The Straits Times, 3 January 1940
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Title Section35 1940-01-03 1 The Straits Times (ESTABLISHED NEARLY A CENTURY.J MALAYA'S LEADING NEWSPAPER— LARGEST NET SALES 16 PAGES SINGAPORE, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 3. 1940. PRICE 5 CEN^ The Straits Times IR I'A(>KS. SINGAPORE, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 3, 1940. PRICK CENTS35 words
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Advertisement164 1940-01-03 1 Sec MIEN CHONG SMART TAILORING aj Colimin St. Singapore. -Phone 4816- FIRE-FIGHTING APPLIANCES "MINIMAX" MINIMIZES I. A DANGER! H For burning liquids such as petrol, benzine, paraffin, 11.-.v^:-I 1 etc., the Foam type is the most effective appliance pj^ f JL to install. M^Sk Effectiveness and reliability are two essential164 words
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Advertisement6 1940-01-03 1 SINGAPORE. 140 CECIL ST. CPHONE 5471).6 words
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Advertisement99 1940-01-03 1 CHAR AT AN •HAND MADE* NATIM RA L P I P E S STRAIGHT- l^r GRAIN BRUY E R E (Made in England.) <^^( l l^jmjiKP^ Vr Extra r- 5.50 Super s a r 7.50 Super de Luxe 10.50 Sole Agents: ROBINSON CO., LTD. 178 MILNERS' SAFKCS BEST PROTECTION AGAINST99 words
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Advertisement96 1940-01-03 1 for PERFECT STYLES in DRESSMAKING REAOYMAOES Call at MADAME PAGE'S SALONS 13. Battery Roid. Singapore. HOTEL MAJESTIC KuaU Lumpur. KUALA LUMPUR, 25. JAVA ST. V PHONE 3683) PbEUVERY Up EVERYTHING FOR EVERYBODY 1 Vans leave on Weekdays i j at 5.15 a.m. with Bread, Milk Ice 9.15 All Supplies I96 words
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Article40 1940-01-03 2 Mr K. P. Perelra and Sister wish to express their heartfelt thanks to all relatives and friends who attended the funeral of the hitr Mrs. Fcrmclina Esmaralda Perelra as well as those who sent wreaths and letters of condolence.40 words
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Advertisement576 1940-01-03 2 CHALMERS— At the Maternity Hospital, Hlnuaporr. on Jan. 1. 1940. to Mr. and Mrs J. Macrae Chalmers, a daughter. SITUATIONS VACANT WANTED TEMPORARILY, Experienced Jiorthnnd-typiM for British Finn. Apply slating experience and salary required. Bos ««20. Straits limes. WANTED:— A young Straits Chinese boy wttb Junior Cambridge Certificate and a576 words
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Advertisement754 1940-01-03 2 FOR SALE ONE AC 'DC H. M. V. radio as new cost $170.00. Accept $110.03. One electric gramophone $50.00. One automatic record -changer $55.00. Apply evenings 6 Foch Rd. ATTRACTIVE, modern dining suite, limed teak, table green cellulose top. 8 chairs. $48. Also other furniture, bedroom and sitting room, very754 words
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Advertisement744 1940-01-03 2 LOST SMALL BOG LOST Thursday night around Shanghai Road. Cross Pom Jap Spaniel. Long Creamy hair. Reward. 15 Shanghai Rd. MOTOR VEHICLES WANTED small or medium saloon. Not over $400.— Flat 7 Eu Court. RILEY 9 open two seater 1933 $250. Apply after 5. 2 Margate Road. Katong. FOR SALE,744 words
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Advertisement506 1940-01-03 2 DOGS AT STUD. Pedigree Dalmatian, prise winner, beautifully marked. Apply Box No. 928, Straits Times. PUBLIC NOTICE la the matter of rravaacore Companies Regulation Petition No. 10 of 1113 and In the matter of the Travanco.e National and QuUon Bank Ltd. (In Liquidation). Creditors of the Travancore Offices of the506 words
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Advertisement392 1940-01-03 2 BUSINESS CARDS ETC. MASSAGE HALL I MANICURE AND MASSAGE Mrs. HARD and Miss HAN* 60. WATERLOO STREET. 1 Telephone 7467. MISCELLANEOUS SINGAPORE LUGGAGE CARRIER CO Bajgase Transport. I ranshtpmeni Insurance A Forwarding General Cargo (cases, bales A drums only cleared or shipped at the -.vharve*. Book ins Agents for F.M.S.392 words
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Advertisement222 1940-01-03 2 "USED C A ft BARGAINS Phone 5088. For Demonstration. 1935 AUSTIN 12/4 SALOON A very well kept car that has had only one owner. Ducoed green with black guards. A very attractive and economical .saloon. PRIC£ $850 1936 MORRIS 12/4 SALOON Newly ducoed and in excellent mr. nical condition. Well222 words
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Advertisement405 1940-01-03 3 P. 0. BRITISH INDIA AND APCAR LINE. Incorporated lo England) PKNINSULAR AND ORIENTAL BM Oo MAII PASSENGER AND CAROO BKRVTCB> Owing to the Company's inability to publish the actual departure dates of its steamers Intending passengers are courteously requested to enquire at the P. O. S. N. Company's Office to405 words
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Advertisement337 1940-01-03 3 SHIPPING ANNOUNCEMENTS (Incorporated tn lapan) GENERAL PASSENGER AGENTS FOR CUNARD WHITE STAR TO CALIFORNIA FROM THE ORIENT VIA HONOLULU mj. KAMAKURA MARU from Kobe Jan. 23 mj. ASAMA MARU from HTcong Feb. 14 TO VANCOUVER SEATTLE FROM JAPAN nu. HEIAN MARU leave Kobe Jan. 28 m s. HIKAWA MARU leave337 words
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Advertisement694 1940-01-03 3 LUXURIOUS ONE-CLASS MOTORSHIPS Cabins with Private Bath— Excellent Cuisine PASSENGER FREIGHT SERVICES HOMLWARDS: to Colombo. Aden, Port Said, Palestine, Beyrouth. Marseilles, Casablanca. London. Antwerp, Rotterdam. Copenhagen and Scandinavia. OUTWARDS: to Bangkok Sateon Manila. Honckonx. Shanghai and Japan. For particulars regarding sailings, fares, etc.. please apply to THE EAST ASIATIC CO.,694 words
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Advertisement448 1940-01-03 3 MANSFIELD CO., LTD. OCEAN BUILDING. COLLY KB QUAY. SINGAPORE T«l. 51 SI CHARTERED BANK BUILD INC. PENANG Tel. 1*66 BLUE FUNNEL LINE. Frequent Sailings to United Kingdom and United States of America. Dates are not guaranteed, all cargo bookings subject to Conference War Clauses. WESTERN AUSTRALIA THE SHORTEST SEA ROUTE448 words
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1276 1940-01-03 4 Fraser Co.'s Singapore Share Quotations TUESDAY. JAN. I, 1940: 6 P.M. Ampat Tin (4s) 5s I 1 id 5s 6d Austral Amal. (ss) 6s 9d 7s 3d Austral Malay <£) 37a 39s Ayer Hltam 24s 6d 25s 6d Ayer Weng ($1) 90 .85 Bangrtn Tin 23s 6d 25s Batu Selangor1,276 words
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238 1940-01-03 4 Singapore, Jan. 2, 5 p.m. MINING Buyer* Stun Ampats 5/6 5/9 Austral Amalg 6 9 7 3 Batu Selangors 1.67 1.72 Hong Fatte 1.24 1.26 Jekbut 1.08 1.12 Kanfeong Lanjuts 24 3 25 3 K. Kamunung 8 9 6 Ktata Kellaa 7 76 Klang Rivers238 words
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193 1940-01-03 4 FRASER COMPANY LIST OF CURRENT DIVIDENDS Books Company Dividend Close TIN Kuchal 10% int. Jan. 13 Lingui 570 Int. Jan. 16 Southern Kinta ti'/o int. less tax Dec. 29 Sthii Tronoh 10% Int. less tax Dec. 18 Sungel Luas 7*i final Dec. 23 Sungel Luas 5% int Dec. 23 Sungci193 words
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761 1940-01-03 4 Fraser And Company's Review Of Conditions Last Year IN a review of market conditions in 1939, issued yesterday, Fraser and Company, sharebrokers, write Viewed In retrospect trade during 1939 was sharply divided between prewar and war conditions. After the Munich agreement of 1938761 words
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Article172 1940-01-03 4 i Worn Our Own Porwwpuutienn London, j COMMODITY and Exchange mantels ojaea as follows r.lth previous quotations tn parenthesis: K« KKKR: Firm. Spot: 11 11 I6d 11 H d iliy.u v v 6a Feb. -Mar.: 11 11 I6d li 13 ita (11 9 16d 11 n I6d> Apr.-June:172 words
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Article32 1940-01-03 4 London, Jan 2. IN the commodity markets to-day, shellac was firm on good trade and investment demand. Liverpool and American cotton futures closer, permissible advance of 25 points on general buying.— Reut-r32 words
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Advertisement1635 1940-01-03 4 I COMPANY MEETINGS! MALAYAN T I N southern Malayan DREDGING LTD. dredging ltd. The Annual General Meeting or *—9*- M****- S3n; T^r r^T* SI S^ wJ'SffS, i2*» B 2 1 S?: arman T O C. v" SSJi, J?d: JJ ld ThP Chalrman Mr C V When we last met market1,635 words
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Advertisement148 1940-01-03 4 PUBLIC NOTICES KUCHAI TIN, LIMITED. I incorporated in the Straits Ssttlemente) DIVIDEND NO. Ift NOTICE Is hereby giTen that a second Interim Dividend at the rate of 10 per cent, baa been declared on account of the year ending Sept. 30, 1940. and will be paid to Shareholders on the148 words
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Advertisement100 1940-01-03 4 LINGUI TIN, LIMITED. ticoiV'-r ted in th? Hrti I, IMPEND NO. .*..r NOTICE Is hereby given that a first lv terim Dividend at the rate of 5 per <ent. has been declared <m account of the year ending Aug. 31. 1940. and will be paid to shareholders on the Roister100 words
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Article481 1940-01-03 5 Little Business In Shares: Rubber Steady B> Our financial Correspondent Singapore, 73M. 3. ALL sections of the local market again open very quietly this morning and little interest Is evinced by either buyers or sellers. This is natural at this time of year and quiet markets must481 words
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Article175 1940-01-03 5 The following are the exchange rates this moTT^ng according to the dally circular Issued by the Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation SELLING London T.T 2 4 1 16 London demand 2/4 1/16 Rate for freight 1/4)4 Lyons demand 3051 Switzerland demand 307tt Hamburg demand New York demand 46 13/16175 words
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Article93 1940-01-03 5 Wednesday, Jaa. S, Bayers Seller* Prices Prices Ns. IX B.S.S. <Spot looae) 37 n 37 No. IX B.S.S. fob. la caae> Janoary —38', 38 G.F.A.Q. K.S.S. to.b. la bales Janaary 37*4 37H FJI.Q. R.S.S. f.s.b. bales Jansary 57)4 37% Tone of Market: -Oulet. steady Latest93 words
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Article113 1940-01-03 5 ACEAN shipments of rubber from v all Malayan ports in 1939, including re-exports of rubber imported from foreign sources, totalled 553,324 tons, or 26,413 tons more than In 1938. Statistics issued by the Regis-trar-General of Statistics this morning show that shipments in December were113 words
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Article119 1940-01-03 5 Hire quoted per kayaß— M Bfc-Ja. Otb«r commodities quoted per p»e«l. exr?«f)l where otherwise stated. Singapore. Jan. 3, noor Buyers SeUert n>i«hf» I 7.50 Hamburg Cube $14.08 Java Cube "3.00 Pepper White Muntok *1650 White Black 3 875 Covra Mixed Sun Dried U* l Sago Flour No.119 words
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Article124 1940-01-03 5 •l^ifc, output of gold from Raub Australian Gold Mining Co.. Ltd. In the four week ended Dec. 30. was 1.999 fine ounce*, compared with 1.975 fine ounces in the preceding four weeks. The local secretaries say Crushing No. 554 Battery treated 5.186 tons of ore returning '.386124 words
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Article360 1940-01-03 5 London, Jan. AN tiij Sui Exchange to-day, week-end accumulation of buying orders caused early brisk activity which, however, was not maintained, though prices held Initial g&lxu. Qllt-edged and Home Industrials were particularly prominent on good Investment demand from the provinces. Reuter. The following are to-day's closing middle360 words
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Article115 1940-01-03 5 From Our Own Correspondent > London. Jar. 2. Tbe following are to-day's "Wd" quotations for Fixed Trust*:— s. British Empire "A" 16 British Bnpire "B 8 British Bnpire Cumulative 13 British Empire Cprehensive 13 British General "A" 18 British General "B" 14 British General "C" 11 Gold Producers115 words
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Article341 1940-01-03 5 WEIOHTS for Saturday, the final day of the Penang racing season, are Horses, class 1, miles Sultana 9 04 Jeremiah 8.01 Royal Worllngton 903 Measure 8.00 Bay Dragon 9.02 Golden Glimpse. 7.11 Kai Tere 8 06Servus 7.10 Tonroe 8.02 Hivl-Hlvl 7.09 PATRIOTIC CUP RACE Horses, class 3,341 words
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Advertisement57 1940-01-03 5 NOTICE consumers of ALLSOPP BEER in SINGAPORE ARE NOTIFIED THAT THE RETAIL SELLING PRICES ARE AS FOLLOWS UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE:— For 1 dozen Quarts $6.90 For 1 dozen Pints $4*oo CALDBECK MACGREGOR CO., LTD. 201, CANTONMENT ROAD SINGAPORE M Insurance aJLßslaJi^JLßjiß^i^iJMJlW Throughout Malaya %heftoya\ Exchange Assurance :£ondot »-*O OFf.ce rOH57 words
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Advertisement444 1940-01-03 5 UGLY FAT GOES QUICK New Sdmtificßemedy ratal by Doctors. Nurses and Public §V>fBp«pMBBB In 9J%of caac* FATNESS ■'-■iVI bcuacdbradaMrdcßdeaß, •'^■►^BB»^BJ dkka> of boi y "**rfhr W W toxic poiaooa are abwxbal ■> 1 m \m 11 into the Mood, thin Kttia« V 'M FM fA up torpid cod morbid con.444 words
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Advertisement209 1940-01-03 5 1 »_J •iii *j %*i ii i\ m it-U. C'blll >l Telephone Manacet Office 45 1 a Exehanff* Uept 4513 General Ofitee 4514 Cable Addreat:— "PBOVINBANK." Head Office. 8 1 U CHOW. PAiO-Ur CAriTAL ICh.) IMwMM RESERVE FUNDS 134M.H* TOTAL ASSETS (apprwE.) SIM.OM.9M Board of Dtrectort: T. L. SOONG TSENG209 words
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Advertisement749 1940-01-03 6 TO-DAY'S GREAT BRITISH EVENT CAPITOL \L s tSffil STAIJi; TICKETS ON SALE ONE HOUR BEFORE START OF EACH PERFORMANCE Box Office Phone 52G1 HPBPPlplf^^^^H lESLIE BRIMS EIMVII UIIUIRmS Jt<mk B m W €H^ introducing i fll 1"M mnuREEn dhbrh PBBInC HHHHHflHßk||^m^|^| Hl^H^Hiß H^bHß Khßß^^mT Setoir margrave 988 W^^w'w^^^^K^^^^ I^^^^Bw^^^^BS^Bß^f-^^l' ■Jr*749 words
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237 1940-01-03 7 Formation Of 'Civilized' Regime After Dismissing Extremists Paris, Jan. 2. T E Petit Parisien states that its correspondent in Italy has sent a report which must be read with all reserve but which indicates that the Reich is striving its utmost to organize aReuter - 237 words
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Article217 1940-01-03 7 I 200,000 Skilled Men Needed By Stalin Copenhagen, Jan. 2. THE Berlin correspondent of the Politikcn says that Stalin has asked Germany ior 200,000 technicians, engineers and experts to reorganize Russian economic life, especially the transport system. The correspondent says Russia will not lie able to217 words
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Article363 1940-01-03 7 Troop Movements Along Dutch Frontier Amsterdam, Jan. 2. A NEW spy scare in Germany is described in an article dated from Holland's eastern border and published in the Rotterdam newspaper Maasbode. This fear of spies, it is stated, is the reason for the markedReuter - 363 words
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Article69 1940-01-03 7 London, Jan. TiE last batch of Germans living in the Tyrol left by midnight on Dec. 31 and were met at the frontier by Gestapo agents, who escorted them to Austria, according to the Daily Zxpress Rome correspondent. Over 50,000 preferred to become ItalianReuter - 69 words
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Article156 1940-01-03 7 Berlin. Jan. 2. LJITLER and Mussolini exchanged New Year greetings according to the official German news agency Hitler telegraphed: "On the occasion of the New Year. I express my heartiest congratulation to you. Duce, in sincere friendship. "Under your strong and tried leadership may Fascist Italy,Reuter - 156 words
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Article33 1940-01-03 7 London, Jan. 2. THE ADMIRALTY announces that two British gunboats above Hankow will be laid up, making a total of ten gunboats withdrawn and decommissioned from the Yangtze since October —ReuterReuter - 33 words
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Advertisement300 1940-01-03 7 I TO-NIGHT Cocktail Dance 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. DINNER DANCE 11*— I 9.45 to midnight NO ADMISSION CHARGE Raffles Orchestra directed by Dan Hopkins EXTENSION TO I A.M. EVERY SATURDAY SEA VIEW HOTEL TO-NIGHT FFIDAY, SATURDAY. SPECIAL DINNER DANCE IMNNFR S3.- NO ADMISSION CHARGE ADELPHI HOTEL (roof garden) THURSDAY:300 words
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Advertisement367 1940-01-03 7 BOX OFFICE TO-DAY "<"" IL!ariLU&Hj| 3.15-6.15 3400 i M/?I 4Yfl CINEMfI DE LUXE itVERY StATA TIP-UP rißMCHfllicj 9.15 20th CENTURY FOX PRESENT "THE RAINS CAME" MYRNA TYRONE GEORGE BRENOA LOY POWER BRENT JOYCE NEWS->AZI PLANES BOMB BRITISH WARSHIPS GENUINE WAR PICTURES MEXT THE UNITEO ARTISTS ruAiirc LAUGH'S ON YOU CHANGE367 words
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1148 1940-01-03 8 The Straits Times SINGAPORE, WEDNESDAY, JAN. 3, 1940. (124th. Day of the War.) The Blockade There is far more talk than understanding of the methods and effectiveness of the economic warfare which is being waged by the Democracies against Germany. There are optimists who claim brightly that we have already1,148 words
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Article1192 1940-01-03 8 Inexhaustible Wealth In Minerals And Food WARS are no longer decided 1 solely on the battlefield. Allied superiority in raw materials and foodstuffs decisively influenced the outcome of the Great War, and s in the new one, with its greatly extended and improved machinery, mechanized armies,1,192 words
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Letter239 1940-01-03 8 To th? Editor of the Straits Times Sir,— While Mr. E. P. Vasudev's letter on toddy makes several incorrect assertions, let me correct him on one when he writes: "The Controller of Labour favours the retention of toddy shops lest samsu takes its place.239 words
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183 1940-01-03 8 To the Editor of the Straits Times Bir,— Further to my letter on coagulants and the letter on citric acid by your Chinese reader, I would say that the use of such coagulants is not a new one. In fact, toddy has been used in India183 words
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Letter89 1940-01-03 8 INDIANS RADIO To the Editor »f the Straits Times Sir, Some days back a number of requests were made to the 8.M.8.C. for the extension of the Indian programmes. It is time the 8.M.8C. realized the need for this. Indian listeners have been increasing yet only an hour is allotted89 words
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Letter331 1940-01-03 8 Logan's Comments Of A Journey In 1845 To the Editor of the Straits Times Sir,— Logan in his journal of an excursion from Singapore to Malacca and Penang in 1845 records seeing Macau Chinese engaged in planting padi in the Province: "At Sungei Durakr I331 words
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Letter283 1940-01-03 8 To the Editor of the Straits Times Sir,— May I, through the courtesy of your columns, express publicly my thanks as a motorist to the Municipal Electrical Engineer for the excellent :road lighting he has Just installed In Clemenceau Avenue? Not only is the lighting excellent, but283 words
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Letter217 1940-01-03 8 To tbe Editor of the Straits Times Sir,— Will you please allow me to have the opportunity of acknowledging that your planting correrpr.ndent was not far out when he raid that Cicely Estate, Toluk Anson, was plantad with para rubber in 1898. In the Lower Perak217 words
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Article75 1940-01-03 8 The Straits limes receives many more letters than can be published in the space available. Accordingly brief, concise letters stand a better chains of selection and prompt publicution than lony ones. Letters exceeding ISO words are unlikely to be published at the present time. When letters w typed, double- spacing75 words
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Advertisement311 1940-01-03 8 ROBINSON PIANO COMPANY, S.S. LTD. Winchester How. Collyer Quay, SINGAPORE. (Opposite tht Clifford Pier) PIANOS Upright or Horliontal (.rands FOR SALE OR HIRE at very moderate prices Pianos toned and carefully regulated EUROPEAN' EXPERTS THE ROBINSON PIANO CO., S.S. LTD. SINGAPORE PENANG. Kuala Lumpur. Ipoh Banrhofc. TNE AMERICAN EXPRESS COMPANY311 words
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Advertisement45 1940-01-03 8 Have yout NEW SUITS -*w iiade by K EXPERT TAILORS 7 MODERATE PRICES V —-4 1 Latest Woollen Palm Beach Suitings always in stock jW TAI HENG CO. j JE M» 23-5 Coleman St. Phone 3375 S'por*. JOHN DUKE Manufacturing Op tician. 21. BATTERY ROAD.45 words
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453 1940-01-03 9 Big Battle Near The German Coast BOMBERS SHOOT DOWN THREE ENEMY MESSERSCHMITTS Air Activity Reviving Over Western Front ALTHOUGH outnumbered, three R.A.F. bombers engaged 12 Nazi fighters near the German coast yesterday. The Germans are said to have lost three planes, while oneReuter - 453 words
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Article305 1940-01-03 9 Fat Shortage Now More Critical Amsterdam. Jan. 3. A COMPREHENSIVE review of Germany's food problems Is given In the Nieuwe Rotterdamsche Courant from Its Berlin correspondent. In which i the writer assesses the German self- i sufficiency of foodstuffs at between 70 and 80 per cent, except305 words
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Article157 1940-01-03 9 Balkan Trade Hit By Closing Of Danube Bucharest, Jan. 3. LRMAN trade with the Balkans has >* suffered a serious blow by the Rumanian Governments decision to i-uspend for the rest of the winter permits to navigate the Danube. This step was taken because theReuter - 157 words
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Article49 1940-01-03 9 pERTAIN foreign broadcasts have repeatedly mentioned troop connntrutions on the border of Iran and Afghanistan. These reports, says Reuitr, find no confirmation In London Allegations in the same quarters t not such concentrations have brought it mobilization in Afghanistan are ire ly untrue.49 words
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49 1940-01-03 9 London, Jan. 2. A GERMAN aeroplane which reached the Shetlands this morning made on* when British fighters appeared. Visibility was poor and no bombs are reported to have been dropped. No air raid warning was sounded. British fighters are continuing their patrol. Rcuter.Reuter - 49 words
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79 1940-01-03 9 Big Nazi Air Attack On Britain Soon London, Jan. 2. QERMAN preparations for a vio- lent onslaught directed mainly against Britain are to be completed by March, suggest Berlin correspondents of American newspapers quoted by the Daily TeleRTaph. The attack, they say, is likely to take the form of aerialReuter - 79 words
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113 1940-01-03 9 Washington, Jan. 3. THE United States Government has 1 formally protested to Great Britain against; the seizure of American mail destined for Germany. The protest is contained in a note which cites four specific cases in which the British authorities are .stated to haveReuter - 113 words
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Article, Illustration18 1940-01-03 9 French barbed-wire entanglements, sindbajrs and concrete pill-boxes guarding the approach to the Rhine bridge at Kehl, opposite Strasbourg.18 words
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Article242 1940-01-03 9 Record Budget For Defence Washington, Jan. 2. THE European wars overshadow the Congress session opening to-morrow when the U.S. Government is expected to seek approval for another record budget for national defence. It is predicted that President Roosevelt will recommend an outlay of over $2,000,000,000 for theReuter - 242 words
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Article166 1940-01-03 9 Restrictions In Britain Being Relaxed THE Ministry of Labour and National Service announces that operation of the schedule of reserved occupations has been relaxed in order to permit men above the age of reservation in oertaib occupations to volunteer lor service in the forces ofReuter - 166 words
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61 1940-01-03 9 IN Rome, the city and Vatican police are investigating the fire which destroyed the Church of St. Lorenzo In the Palazza Cancellaria of the Vatican (Apostolic Chancellery). According to the newspaper Glornale d'ltalia, the fire is alleged to have begun at several points, whileReuter - 61 words
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81 1940-01-03 9 London, Jan. 3. CIX shells, believed to be from learships engaged in firing practice, struck houses in different parts of Belfast yesterday, but no injuries are reported. In one instance a shell crashed through the front wall of a house into the hall andReuter - 81 words
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Article155 1940-01-03 9 Destruction Of Many Neutral Ships London, Jan. 2. THE German boast that over 1.000,000 1 tons of Allied and neutral shipping has been sunk is as usual an exaggeration, says Reuter's diplomatic correspondent. The average weekly loss of British tannage during the 16 weeks was155 words
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Article104 1940-01-03 9 Stockholm, Jan. 3. IT is now learned that the Swedish steamer Lars Magnus Trozelli (1,955 tons) sank after striking a mine off the east coast of Britain several days ago. Most of the 22 members of the crew were saved by a Norwegian steamer The fateReuter - 104 words
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Article104 1940-01-03 9 Berlin, Jan. 2. rIE German Ambassador at Montevideo has protested to the Uruguayan Government against the internment of the German steamer Tacoma, according to the German news agency. The Tacoma acted as a supply ship to the German pocket-battleship Graf Spec before she scuttled herself. The104 words
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188 1940-01-03 9 npins war has united ihe whole Empire and its people In the most remarkable way, said the Maharaja of fiikaner in a speech yesterday at Bikaner. He went on to say that India had once again responded magnificently to the cause ofReuter - 188 words
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404 1940-01-03 9 400 Russian Tanks And 150 Planes Already Destroyed By Finns A FIERCE blizzard has begun in the Karelian Isthmus, rk halting the fighting at Finland's "front door" and thus causing the offensive launched by the Red Army on Dec. 31 to come to a standstill,Reuter - 404 words
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51 1940-01-03 9 THE Swedish radio announces that employees of several industrial concerns in Sweden have decided to work on Epiphany Day (Saturday), which is a public holiday. They will give the wages earned to the Finnish relief fund, which already amount i to over 6.000,000 kronor-Reuter - 51 words
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63 1940-01-03 9 Rio de Janeiro, Jan. 3. rpHE Di^FARTURE of the 16.000-ton A German iir.e«" Windhuk from Santos < Brazil*. In an attempt to elude the British blockade, is expected hourly. The vessel arrived a month ago from Lobito "Portuguese West Africa), where, it isReuter - 63 words
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Advertisement9 1940-01-03 9 OTHER CABLES in pages 7, 12, 13 and 149 words
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Advertisement32 1940-01-03 9 WATER-PROOF INCj mL ML ri J. Jl JL Pi A modern, scientific Wll lOr Or X 1 Ix IVy Iv PROTECTION of CONCRETE SINGAPORE KUALA LUMPUR IPOH PENANG m^^ mmm^^^ W.P.S. IB32 words
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Article, Illustration624 1940-01-03 10 Mr. Anthony Brooke Now On Way To England HOW HIS UNCLE SERVED IN AIRCRAFT FACTORY THE Rajah Muda of Sarawak, Mr. Anthony (Peter) Brooke, is leaving Singapore shortly for England where, the Straits Times understands, he will take up war work. It i> not624 words
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Article190 1940-01-03 10 MftAAPOwl i: \t i i imii i luce 7 p :ii to y p.m. (Informal 9p.m. !li <.•.:: i i i :t <•■ s t \\<. QeoeraL iV T;tlkles 7 p.m. C.ICI I ■ilt|(| |l Cabtre: f1.30 to 5.4.» 9 30 p.m. i i Mtdnl i KYou. llal BUttC.190 words
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83 1940-01-03 10 CENTENCE waj deferred a week •J against Ng Poh Tiam and Tui Hens Poh. who were convicted in the third court yesterday of stealing two cigarettes and two boxes of matches from the Rimau Valley Gate, Naval Base, on Saturday. The prosecution stared that83 words
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56 1940-01-03 10 MR. S. If. SKARMA, the F.M.S. lawyer, will broadcast a talk irom the 8.M.8.C. station, on Friday givint? the Walayan Indian point of view in regard to the war. Mr. Sharma was one of the Central Indian Association's delegates to New Delhi last year56 words
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Article31 1940-01-03 10 CUBSCRIPTIONS to the Earl Haig i 13 Poppy Day Fund, collected in Johore amounted to $7,447.35, which is believed to exceed the collections in any previous year.31 words
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Article60 1940-01-03 10 THE first consignment off poster 1 stamps in aid of the Malaya Patriotic Fund was sold out within half an hour of being put on sale at the General Post Office in Singapore to-day. A further supply will be or. sale to-morrow. For the time being the public60 words
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Article18 1940-01-03 10 The Pahanjf State Council has agreed tn the grant of rew&rds for Killing tigers in the Temerloh district.18 words
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Article454 1940-01-03 10 Preparing For New Law In F.M.S. (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Jan. 2. TEACHING Kuala Lumpur's motur- ists to observe the silence zones has already begun. Pamphlets are beinr; Issued showing the proposed signs which will be set up to indicate the silence zones. In454 words
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Article57 1940-01-03 10 TTHE 62nd session of the Straits Chinese Reading Club, a branch of the Chinese Christian Association, will open on Monday next at 8 15 p.m. in tne Institute Hall at 77 Prinsep Street. The primary aim of the club is to help young men to further57 words
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Article50 1940-01-03 10 THERE will be a programme of Hindustani music from the 8.M.8.C. studio at 5 p.m. to-morrow under the direction of Dr. M. Chotta Singh, of Singapore. The programme will Include a series of songs played and sung, and a special feature will be Dr. Chotta Singh's new orchestra.50 words
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Article, Illustration329 1940-01-03 10 AN increase In trade between Malay; Yugoslavia and the fact that Singapore is a port of call for two Yugoslavia cargo shipping lines ha. made it necessary to appoint a CQOM for Yugoslavia in Singapore. The consul, the first to be appointed is Mr.329 words
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Article, Illustration31 1940-01-03 10 A section of the Portal Censor's Offhe at Singapore, through vihich the bulk of Malaya's correspondence with other countries parses. Mail between neutral territory passing through Singapore is also inspected here.31 words
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264 1940-01-03 10 (From Our Own Correspondent) London, Dec. 25. THAT wartime recruitment for the Colonial Administrative 1 Service has been, and will be for the first year of hostilities, "only slightly below the average of the last three peace years" was announced by Mr. Malcolm Mac Donald,264 words
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Article108 1940-01-03 10 Sultan 's Wartime Economy Move DECAUSE of the need for economy in wartime, the Sultan of Pahang has agreed not to huild a nen astana during the present year. Tills was announced at the ':\st meeting of the Pahang State Coun cil when the British Resident, Mr. C. C. Brown,108 words
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Article314 1940-01-03 10 New Municipal Appointments THREE new Municipal Commissioner* have been appointed for Singapore. The Governors nominees, they arc: Mr. R. S. Nelson, director of Stanton Nelson and Co., Ltd.; Mr. R. W. McKerrow, director of Pa terson. Simons and Co., Ltd.: and Mr M. N. Wardell, partner314 words
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32 1940-01-03 10 <From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Jan. 'I. LOCAL contributions to the Malaya Patriotic Fund now toUl $186,388--.89 states the Chartered Bank in a circular issued to-day.32 words
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Article16 1940-01-03 10 Mr. W. G. Hlggins, Agricultural Officer, British North Borneo, is spending a shcrt holiday in Singapore.16 words
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Advertisement41 1940-01-03 10 2* '^*T\- More light for the same W money when you use Osram Coiled Coil Lamps B Irlr 4^ a«£<?.C!pro MADE IN kU.. »O (Advertisement of Th* Gtmral Electric Ok, Ltd.. of England. "Magnet House." Singapore) i WPA 3 ISA i—41 words
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239 1940-01-03 11 Public Warning About School Collections THE RIGHT TO ASK FOR MONEI Fhas come to the notice of the Department of Education that certain schools are approaching the public for subscriptions without proper authority, says a statement issued by the Department of Information last night. f\ r their own protection, the239 words
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Article187 1940-01-03 11 TELEGRAPHIC CODES IN WARTIME r»OUN TRIES that do not admit cer- tain of the codes now allowed for telegrams between the United Kingdom and all colonial dependencies are given in i statement issued by Cable and winioss Ltd. yesterday. bat do not at present admit any of the permitted codes187 words
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Article39 1940-01-03 11 •rrum Our Own Correspondent) Seremban, Jan. 2. FIFTY Chinese labourers employed under contractors on Hosco'e Estate, Pertc>ng Jelcbu. went out en strike this morning demanding 85-cent daily I They now receive 65 i frits daily39 words
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Article, Illustration51 1940-01-03 11 The reading room of the new "Toe II" Club at Amber Mansions, Singapore. for Service men and civilians. The club has been formed by European men and women to provide a place of entertainment for the troops in the town and is very comfortably51 words
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256 1940-01-03 11 AAPTAIN J. Wilson, pilot hero of the incident in which the Imperial Airways plane Dardanus was tired on by Japanese planes on Nov. 8 off Waichow Island while flying from Hong Kong to Bangkok, is to be married in Singapore256 words
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Article24 1940-01-03 11 CONVICTED on a charge of negligent driving on Changi Road on Dec. 4. C. Everett was yesterday fined $10 in the traffic district court.24 words
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323 1940-01-03 11 Allies' Fighting Forces On The Screen A MOST unusual and impressixe series of films depicting the fighting forces of the Allies will be shown at the Capitol on Tuesday, Jan. 9, and the proceed! of all three performances on j ;that day— matinee, 6.15 p.m. and 9.15 p jn will323 words
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Article255 1940-01-03 11 IS tliere appears to be some uncer- tainty among the public in Malaya as to the use of British postal orders under war-time regulations, the following i ".formation is given There is no limit to the value of British postal orders that may be remitted to any255 words
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Article39 1940-01-03 11 A MAD BIN ABDUL was produced in the lourth court yesterday charged with importing two piculs of rubber into the Colony without a certificate of origin. Accused pleaded guilty and sontence was postponed to Jan. 9.39 words
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272 1940-01-03 11 Case Dropped As Hau Say Hoan Is Expelled DISCHARGE ORDER IN POLICE COURT JTHE Bngapore fourJi police magisI trate. Mr. Kenneth Byrne, yester;day discharged Hau Say Hoan, who was charged with cheating another i Chinese by dishonestly inducing the latter to close the Keng Sin School, off Yeo Chu Kang272 words
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Article104 1940-01-03 11 A cablegram received lrom India announces the dea.h of the Rev. Ft. Jacob Lopez, at his family name In Travancore, at the age of 45. He was ordained a priest in 1920 Of a genial disposition, the late Fr. Lopez was popular everywhere. In104 words
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Advertisement193 1940-01-03 11 Iff* I THESE SIGNS SAY "AUCAUZE" I Upset Stomach Flatulence P§NMt j Induction Bllloumwm ■jf^L ,^j, Heartburn Con«]pM»cn -4M I Th« T «bl«i »rt mint flavoured. Hutty Owl of 30 for tnvillMi^ tcwmwiol I ALKALISED WITH PHILLIPS' I n mioo *>>«»«-* Everyone will occasionally over-indulge. But it Isn't necessary to193 words
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Advertisement139 1940-01-03 11 COOPER^S famous NEW STYLE UNDERWEAR SMEN! FIT YOURSELF IN ONE OF THESE AND STAY FIT the new (Jockey ihortt with Y'fxcwr OPENING A protiu.-t of Greater convenience, milder support. Same snug comfort. Another < hoopers innovation. Getyouro today and wear the difference. ALL SIZE? HOW IK STOCK. EACH $1.20 Nett139 words
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410 1940-01-03 12 How R.A.F. Hinders Mine-Laying Operations Of The Enemy London, Jan. 2. COME particulars of the routine R.A.F. patrol off the German islands which is sometimes described as "the security patrol" are now available. This patrol has been instituted as one of the measuresBritish Wireless - 410 words
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Article350 1940-01-03 12 Calling Up Of Further! 2.000.000 Men London. Jan. 2. pOMMENTING on the Royal Proclamation rendering liable to registration, and calling up, all men between the ages of 19 and 27, The Times says: "It can be said to be a token of an inflexible resolution toReuter; British Wireless - 350 words
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85 1940-01-03 12 London, Jan. 2. THE Sulun of LaheJ, to mark the New Year, has given 13,500 rupees— about £1.000 as a contribution to Imperial funds for use at the discretion of the King. This gift has been gratefully accepted and the King has directed thatReuter - 85 words
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Article91 1940-01-03 12 London, Jan. U/EST HARTLEPOOL ship-«wn- ers, the Ropner Company, hmve presented New Year gifts to the masters and IS other members of the crews of the steamers N tone pool and Rockpool in recognition of gallantry displayed in thwarting German U-boats. In letters to Captain H.irland ofReuter - 91 words
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112 1940-01-03 12 idelbourne, Jan. 2. THREE THOUSAND more Australian airmen will go for service overseas this year, said Mr. Fairbairn, the Australian Air Minister, in an interview on his return from attending the Empire air training conference in Canada. Members of the Royal Australian Air ForceReuter - 112 words
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Article81 1940-01-03 12 London, Jan. 2. THE King visited the Southern Command to-day. Wearing the uniform of a field marshal, he was cheered by troops In battle dress. At one point he walked over a mile along a road lined with troops. An escort of villagers andReuter - 81 words
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Article41 1940-01-03 12 Paris. Jan. 2. THE WEATHER is still cold on the 1 Western Front and practically the whole area is under snow. This morning's communique reports that there was patrol activity on both sides at various points.41 words
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Article196 1940-01-03 12 Istanbul, Jan. 2. QVER 700 lives are estimated to v have been lost when rorrents sweeping through the Kemal Pasha region. In west Anatolia, where dams gave way, destroyed 400 houses. It is impossible to estimate the exact number of dead. Floods continue to devastate196 words
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Article148 1940-01-03 12 Japanese War Chirf Is Pessimistic Tokio, Jan. 2. QKV HATA, the War Minister. in a New Year message, says that a new Central Government of China will be established shortly, but this does not mean an early settlement of the China affair. He urgesReuter - 148 words
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Article89 1940-01-03 12 Chungking, Jan. "pIIINA is confident of winning the war." declared the Pw«|f Minister, Dr. Wang Chun?-hui. broadcasting to America. He added that events of the p*sl year had proved that the invading army was nearing the point of exhaustion, while the Chinese army was notReuter - 89 words
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87 1940-01-03 12 London, Jan. 2. rilS WEEK'S arrival of a further contingent of Canadians ha: been made the occasion for reviews in the Press and Canada's last war contributions are recalled. The extent of the Canadian war effort in four years of war may be gaugedReuter - 87 words
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Advertisement338 1940-01-03 12 VERY DARK BLOOZE Kindly re r i on your oar.-., proves that the Devil look* nfter Timothy. Tliat contraption is his own." getting you nowhere. And it look after myself, oid >vn. squeaks. And the Eton Boating Last night I took a sizeable ncig of Song is not in the338 words
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Advertisement331 1940-01-03 12 EYE EXAMINAI JuNS. EYEGLASSES, EXCLUSIVELY Ocular .Muscle VP A Anomalies !*^mmmrr^ Crossed Eyes. l^t>^ Intricate Visual 2^^ Problems. THOMPSON OPTICAL CO. (Qualified Eyesight Specialists. 4. ARCADE HI IX. THONi; MV! K. A. Thompson, l)r ot Ocular Sclent* l~> vcars' European Clinical Experience. HE WAS A TIRED TIM' Now Wins 3331 words
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586 1940-01-03 13 Mannerheim Line Is Unbroken: Soviet Suffer Big Losses U/ITII 200.000 men. including crack regiments from Central Russia with first class equipment, the Red Army has launched a great attack on Finland's Mannerheim Line in the Kareiian Isthmus. The Russians appear to be concentrating onReuter - 586 words
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Article80 1940-01-03 13 Stockholm, Jan. 2. AS AMERICAN broadcasting re- port«r was partly responsible for the start of yesterday's attack on the Mannrrheim Line in the Karelian Isthmus, according to the Stockholm newspaper Tidendegen. In .rder to provide New Year's eve local colour to the broadcast, the reporter placedReuter - 80 words
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Article272 1940-01-03 13 Foreign Aid For The Finns Unit Of 10,000 French Mountaineers Urged London, Jan. 2. DOTH Great Britain and France have informed the League of Nations that they are sending help to Finland, although they cannot send troops. A writer in the Paris newspaper Lc Jour surrests that 10,000 French AlpineReuter - 272 words
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Advertisement411 1940-01-03 13 vV^^ji BEET 'r%p %k tied down WITH When you 'cci vi>u can'» lift your poor Mf*l ffc m M old Hchinx tcci- IZ^'UjM \s-hcn iigonisinx pain Vss^|^^^M seems to ik- tlu-m to the ground— hlamc Stale loot Aad. Thi< iripplinij begins m, ihc skin-pores Your fed have 1.000 pr.rcs to411 words
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Advertisement178 1940-01-03 13 RKO RADIO PICTURES offers its Ist1 st Great Attraction OF THE NEW YEAR ANNA NEAGLE in "NURSE EDITH CAVELL" (The story that shocked the world) and Officially Requested for Knrly Release "INSIDE NAZI GERMANY" The only un censored pictures smuggled out of Germany....Camera proof of unbelievable conditions! THE FIRST OF178 words
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Miscellaneous438 1940-01-03 13 Broadcasting TO-DAY SINGAPORE /HI. 1.33 mr t (SWm.) /HP 9.C9 me s (30.96 m.) p.m. 1.00 Miscellaneous programme of new gramophone records. 1.30 The news and mid-day rubber, tin and copra prices. 1.4J Miscellaneous programme of new gramophone records tcontd .1 2.00 Interval. 5.00 Hokkien Amoy dramas. 5.30 Peiping drama:438 words
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456 1940-01-03 14 German Tyranny And The British Free System Contrasted London, Jan. 2. THE importance of maintaining a free Press .in time of war was strongly emphasized by Mr. J. A. Spender, the veteran journalist, in a speech in London. Recalling that during the AmericanBritish Wireless - 456 words
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48 1940-01-03 14 IN an article appearing in the weekly journal Shipping World, Sir John Gilmour, the Minister of Shipping, reveals that the British Expeditionary Force was conveyed to France in 174 ships, making a total of over 400 voyages.— British Wireless.British Wireless - 48 words
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Article, Illustration40 1940-01-03 14 A demonstration designed to show on a comprehensive scale the training and equipment work of the Royal Army Service Corps was riven at an R.A.S.C. depot In England recently. Picture fhows hundreds of army mo.or-rycle-i in store at the depot.40 words
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219 1940-01-03 14 Seven Men Remanded In Custody After Being Charged Dublin, Jan. 2. CEVEN men were charged in the Dublin District Court with breaking and entering the magazine and fort in Phoenix Park in connection with the recent ammunition theft. The court precinctsReuter - 219 words
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175 1940-01-03 14 London, Jan. 2. MISS Unity Valkyrie Mitford, 26- year-old daughter of Lord Redesdale, who has been in Munich since the outbreak of war, la returning to England. Miss Mitford is reported to be seriously ill with a revolver bullet wound in the head. ItReuter - 175 words
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Article53 1940-01-03 14 PRINCE AXEL of Denmark and M. Mohr, leaders of the Danish trade delegation, returned to London yesterday to resume the Anglo-Danish trade negotiations which were adjourned over the Christmas holidays. The rest of the Danish delegation is expected to arrive in London at the end of thisBritish Wireless - 53 words
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Article27 1940-01-03 14 Berlin, Jan. 2. THE Russo-German commercial and financial agreement of Dec. 19, 1938. has been prolonged until Dec. 31, 1940, says a Moscow dispatch.— Reuter.Reuter - 27 words
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Article294 1940-01-03 14 Collecting Funds For A Warship Gift London, Jan. 2. AN official survey of military preparations In South Africa states that the Union s new Citizen Army is making remarkable progress. Reports from town and country In all quarters of South Africa reflect the enthusiasm withBritish Wireless - 294 words
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Article158 1940-01-03 14 M. GAFENCU, the Rumanian Foreign Minister, is planning a conference this month of the four Balkan States at Belgrade, capital of Yugoslavia, according to well-informed sources in Paris. The ministers of Yugoslavia and Greece have called on M. Klosselvanoff, the Bulgarian Prime Minister, and this diplomaticReuter - 158 words
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Article72 1940-01-03 14 London. Jan. 2. A BOMB thrown into the Londonderry central flre station last night shattered the windows and wrecked the celling of the fireengine shed and slightly damaged one engine. Nobody was hurt. It Is believed the outrage was a reprisal for the men from thisReuter - 72 words
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156 1940-01-03 14 Bombay. T*HE view that the communal problem in India was not communal In the accepted sense of the term, but purely political was expressed by Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru addressing a public meeting recently. He said that the acceptance or156 words
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658 1940-01-03 14 American Interest In Studying Culture Of India Ceylon Colombo. "THE Middle East will assuredly be a greater factor in world affairs in the next 50 years than it has been in the past. It is to help to stir up American658 words
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Article133 1940-01-03 14 Sinhalese Tamil As Optionals Colombo. rE Governor of Ceylon, Six Andrew Ca!decott, has ordered that Sinhalese and Tamil should be included immediately as optional subjects in the syllabus cf every competitive examination for recruitment to the Public Service, and th^t to prevent candidates who do not offer these subjects being133 words
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Advertisement115 1940-01-03 14 the combined reinhtcement&b^hwi C* CROSS SECTION o V ENLARGED SECTION \SHOWING HY'RIBX SOLE AGENTS* W.P.S !<*€■*■_■■ The Blood v tht Stream >f Mfc" grn^ IMPURE BLOO- is the root cause of Skin Diseases, Boil* Ecze .a. Rashes, Ulcers, Sores, Painful 'oints Rneumatic com- /£^§2^^^^\ plaints. Unless the bl^od is cleansed115 words
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Advertisement56 1940-01-03 14 ROUNDTRIP TO SOUTH AND EAST AFRICA FROM £126. 17/6 K P. M. LINE. (incorp. In Holland) Tel. 5451. PITMAN'S COLLEGE ESTABLISHED IN ENGLAND 65 YEARS UNITEERS BIG. RIVER VALLEY RO.^r^ 6l*K(;lAI CLASSES for London Chamher ol Commerce Examination!, in SHORTHAND. TYPEWRITING, BOO&-KKEP1NG. COMMERCE and to all COMMERCIAL SUBJECTS. Write, call56 words
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Article, Illustration97 1940-01-03 15 ERIC BOON is to be presented with a replica Lonsdale Belt, value K. 250, same as the original, to mark his third victory in a British Light-weight title fight. Mr. Charles Donmall, secretary, British Boxing Board of Control, explained recently that the existing belts for each weight,97 words
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113 1940-01-03 15 Following Is the programme of main events at the Garrison Golf Club this month Sunday: Club Championship CupQualifying Round. Jan. 13 and Jan. 14: Men's Monthly Mrdal (Stroke) and Gold Medal. Jan. 16 and Jan. 17: Women's Monthly Medal (Stroke*. Jan. 24 Monthly Mixed Foursomes113 words
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Article209 1940-01-03 15 A.C.S. V.I. Each Score Once r\i.\l.v matched, two school hockey teams, one from Kuala Lumpur, the Victoria Institution, and the other the Anglo-Chinese School, Singapore, played a one-all draw in a fixture on the Victoria School ground yesterday. It was a keen tussle and play was209 words
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Article274 1940-01-03 15 Seven New Horses Arrive For Silley From Our Own Correspondent) Penang, Jan. 3. QNLY a handful of spectators watchv ed this mornings training here in preparation lor the last day of the Penang races on Saturday. Slow work was the order of the day. most of274 words
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Article91 1940-01-03 15 London, Jan. 3. YESTERDAYS Home soccer matches resulted Albion 4 Motherwell 0 Clyde vs. Third Lanark postponed. Hamilton 3 St. Mirren 4 Kilmarnock 3 Ayr United 1 Morton 2 Airdireonians 1 Queen of South 3 Dumbarton 1 Queen's Park vs. Celtic postponed. Rangers vs. Patrick Thistle postponed.Reuter - 91 words
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194 1940-01-03 15 'From Our Own Correspondent* Ipoh. THE Bottley Cup tennis final, which had been held over since the Whitsun holidays, was decided on the Ipoh Club courts, ths Perak Chinese Recreation Club winning from the Kinta Club, Batu Gajah, by two matches to194 words
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Article30 1940-01-03 15 PURTEEN cards were taken out for the New Year's Day approaching and putting competition at the Keppel Golf Club. G. Prltchett won with a| score oX 36.30 words
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Article, Illustration28 1940-01-03 15 The start of th» 100 yards for boys, at the Land Sports at An on Ro.id stadium on Monday. Straits Times picure.28 words
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Article217 1940-01-03 15 Song Theng Wins Open Singles «From Our Own Correspondent) Segamat. pHEW SONG THENG won the open singles lawn tennis title of the Segamat Medical Sports Club beating Yusof Ahmad on the club court in straight sets. Yusof was expected to put up a better fight, but offered217 words
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144 1940-01-03 15 DECENT competitions held at mx Cameron Highlands Golf Course resulted as follows: POPPY DAY COMPETITION Women's Medal: Winner, Mrs. J. •Vatson iEatu Gajah Golf Club) 4i— 9— 39. Men's Medal Stroke: Winner Dr Hall (Kluang Golf Clubi 80— 72. Mixed Foursomes: Winner Mrs Hall (Kluang Golf144 words
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141 1940-01-03 15 (From Our Own Correspondent) Ipoh. THE Limstead Badminton Party of Penang, after their defeat of the Ipoh Novices, were next entertained by the Golden Arrow Badmin f on Party who held the Limstead "B" Team to a draw in six matches, of three singles141 words
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Article23 1940-01-03 15 HOCKEY C.S.C. vs. SJt.C, Baleslier Indian Assn. vs. ICE. (P. 8.), Balestier. SOCCER: Victoria Institution vs. Raffles Institution, Raffles Institution.23 words
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Article114 1940-01-03 15 IN preparation for the women's interstate hockey match between Singapore and Selangor which will take place on Saturday. Jan. 13, at the Girls' Sports Club ground, the following have been selected to play in a second trial to-morrow at the GJS.C: Whites: E. Frugtnlet; M. Strickland,114 words
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66 1940-01-03 15 r[E Singapore Civilians' hockey team against the Combined Services on Tuesday. Jan. 9, at the S.C.C. is: Yee Cheok Wah; R. H. Barth, G. A* Scott: L. S. Reutens. W. Peel, P. XL Bhaskaran (capt.); D. 8. Ross, N. H. Sullivan. Sheik Hussein, M.66 words
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762 1940-01-03 15 Rest, Without Goalkeeper For 20 Minutes, Beaten Four-Two THE Europeans beat the Rent by lour gOfth to two in the annual hockey match played on the S.C.C. ptdang yesterday, thus winning the honours for tho second su« year. While last year's 3 l762 words
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Advertisement185 1940-01-03 15 rTHE BEST DIET DURING CONVALESCENCE After operations, or wasting and Other diseases, you feel so weak and exhausted that you wonder w net her < you'll ever feel really well again Every- j one urges you to eat. Yet food nauseates j you. But you simply must eat. Doctors all185 words
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Advertisement26 1940-01-03 15 »l^p^^^f W H IS K. V (^mrVnrC "Ti\ \lßl^y\72®oL>s?2 Singapore -johore* Malacca jfiL^^■-^MLJ-JB— L.^BB. Jm^j^ ™^W AGENTS O L t U W U 111 »fi Sll26 words
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Article, Illustration146 1940-01-03 16 British troops on the Western Front are magnificently equipped. The an '.l -tank gun in thb fhotograph b seen erected and ready to fire in record time. PEACE AND WAR. While an anti-aircraft run crew is seen ready for action, British soldiers off duty146 words
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Advertisement9 1940-01-03 16 ELLISON S. EZEKIEL A CO. 3. CAPITOL BUILDING. SINGAPORE9 words
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