The Straits Times, 9 January 1940
1940-01-09
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Title Section35 1940-01-09 1 The Straits Times. >m-TBHTO NEARLY A CENTURY.! MALAYA'S LEADING NEWSPAPER— LARGEST NET SALES 1 VM.i sl\(;m>(^KF. TIKSDAV. JAM \KY 9. 1910. vnu F The Straits Times. 1« PAGK3 SINGAPORE, TUESDAY, JANUARY 9, 1910. PRICK CUNTS.35 words
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Advertisement384 1940-01-09 1 7rv MIEN IHONG TAILORING only a*k for a trial order. m Coicman St Smgapo r APORE, un d <THO y Si **^h». t^Lfl S^bmb^b^m^^^^^^^.b^b^b^b^Lh L^H b^ r tminst' n« u.^n*. i^i^^/^^^^H T^B ii i* ft "b "Oman, I i^ L _^_J__l_ ■p l j > |m|_m]j lf B^iMJBl— J JJL—384 words
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Advertisement19 1940-01-09 1 fot PERFECT STYLES i-> ORESSMAKIR6 ft KEADYMA6ES <"./// at MADAME PACE'S SALONS 13, Battery Rpnrt Singnpo HOTEL MAJESTIC Kuala Lumpur.19 words
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Advertisement339 1940-01-09 2 She Shxaatot 85me8 SITUATIONS VACANT When applying f«r any position advertised in the*r column* *md ropirs of testimonials. l»o not send ordinal*. \v WTED. fitter with printing machinery •xpfrlrnre. Apply 984, Straltj Times. B1 It K\ ISOR, CHINESE, D and P Dept ':ice essential. Apply Box 982. Straits Xi i}l339 words
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Advertisement469 1940-01-09 2 SITUATION VACANT SINGAPORE MUNICIPALITY. The Municipal Commissioners require an Assistant Mechanical Engineer for the Permanent Staff of the Municipal Engineer's Department, the appointment being in the first instance on a three years' agreement. Candidates must be British subjects and should be between 30 and 35 years of a<?e. They must469 words
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Advertisement801 1940-01-09 2 FOR SALE BE DISTINCTIVE! wear Gage or Paris chic hats just arrived at Mode Elite, Rodney House. Hundreds smart styles from $3.50. Fishnet turbans wide choice colours. FREEHOLD LAND 4560 Sq. Ft. at Tembellng Road. Kood for 3 shophouses sale price $1,000. Goodman Road freehold 13,200 si. ft. last piece801 words
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Advertisement378 1940-01-09 2 JUJCTNDN NOTICE CHEONG HOCK CHYE CO., AUCTION SALE Of valuable 999 years leasehold Singapore Town property known as No. 30 Chuli.i Street, area 9GB square feet. Assessed Annual Value $1,440.00. To be he'd at our saleroom. No. IA (Ist floor) Raffles Place, on Thursday. Jan. 11, 1940. at 2.30 I*.M.378 words
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Advertisement281 1940-01-09 2 PUBLIC NOTICES SINGAPORE MUNICIPALITY. I Notice Is hcrrby given that Norfolk Road j between Owen Road and Thomson Road will be closed, in sections, to through truffle from the 10th Instant until further notice for th? j purpose of constructing a sewer. BY ORDER. SinKapore, 6th January. 1940. NOTICE, The281 words
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Advertisement76 1940-01-09 2 BUSINESS CARDS ETC MIDLAND PRIVATE DETECTIVE AGENCY. 11l Reach Road. Singapore. 'phone 43:9 < oi.liilrnti.il mid thorough invrslißalicna made throughout Malaya. I \prrfetirrd drtrrtivrs rmplmrd WINDSOR HOTEL 145, Killiney Road. Phone. 7876 Now famished rooms w.th or without private bath. Modern sanitation. Tennis' Court, Gara European Cuisine. EDUCATIONAL MORNING TOMMKRCIAL76 words
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Advertisement302 1940-01-09 3 P. 0. BRITISH INDIA ANO APCAR LINE. Incorporated in England) PENINSULAR AND ORIENT Al S.H CO MAM PASSENGER AND CAROO SERVICES Owing to the Company's inability to publish tho actual departure dates of its steamers intending passengars are cour eousl y requested to enquire at the P. O. S. N.302 words
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Advertisement335 1940-01-09 3 SHIPPING ANNOUNCEMENTS LAJL~B_DBk^XJB-_J_UL__Bl kiOOiDormterj in lapani GENERAL PASSENGER AGENTS i FOR CUNARD WHITE STAR TO LIVERPOOL Colombo. Ad-n. Saet. Port Said. Naples. MarsciUes. Gibraltar. Lisbon and Liverpool Sail S pore HAKOZAKI MARU Feb. 12 13 TO LIVERPOOL VU Sue*, Genoa Liverpool, Antwerp and Rotterdam LISBON MARU Middle Feb. GENOA SERVICE335 words
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Advertisement549 1940-01-09 3 LUXURIOUS ONE-CLASS MOTORSHIPS Cabins with Private llath F.xrellent CuUlne 4 PASSENGER SAILINGS to MARSEILLES and LONDON During February March 1940 THE EAST ASIATIC CO., LTD. (Incorporate! tn Denmark) SINGAPORE— PENANG KI'AI.A I I Mli K Xo admittance on board rxrrpt by iperlal permit. BOUSTEAD CO., LTD. inrorooratea in <■ Ms549 words
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Advertisement249 1940-01-09 3 MANSFIELD CO., LTD. OCEAN BUILDING. COLLVBH QUAY. KINUAPOM T««l CHAHTCRCD BANB HUIIDINU rtNANU 1.1 1 4 A* BLUE FUNNEL LINE. Frequent Sailings to United Kingdom mid United Mnino of America. Dates mrtt not guaranteed, all cargo hooting* •üb|ect to Conference* War Clnu«f>«. W KSTKUN AUSTRALIA THE SHORTEST S£A ROUTE AT249 words
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Article398 1940-01-09 4 Gilt-Edged Continue To Advance London, Jan. 8. An Uic stork exchange to-day the market v was hesitant at the ftart owing to the recent political reshuffle but the upward movement was quickly resumed under the lead of gilt-edged which closed higher on a further Influx of buying398 words
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Article117 1940-01-09 4 From Our Owa Correspondent) London. Jan. 8. The folio* In? ere *>cr.:"s •bid' quotations for Fixed Trusts: 5. d. British Empire "A" 16 »i British Empire "B" 8 British Empire Cumulative 13 3 Erltish Empire C'prehensive ..13 6 British General "A" 18 9xd British General "B" 14 7'117 words
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Article21 1940-01-09 4 HONG FATT -Sungei Besl) Mines Ltd. produced 8,585 piculs of tini ore in the last quarter of 1939.21 words
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1285 1940-01-09 4 Fraser Co/s Singapore Share Quotations .MONDAY. lAN. 194* 5 P.M. MINING flayers Seller* Ampul liv >4a) js l'fcd 5s Cd Austral Amal. (Ss) 6s Oo 7s Id Austral Malay <£) 37s 39s Ayn Hitam i£) 2is tid 25s 6d Ayer Weng ($1) .85 .90 Bangrln Tin 23s Cd 25s Batu1,285 words
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Article165 1940-01-09 4 COMMODITIES EXCHANGES Prom Our Own Correspondent) London, Jan. 8. COMMODITY and Exchange mantels closed v as follows with previous Quotations Id parenthesis.— RIBBER: Steady. Spot: 11 11 16d li-T*d (11 11 lod llfcd) Feb.-Mar. 11 lM6d ll%d <ll%d ll^d) Apr-June ll%d ll%d (ll%d 11 H!l6d) July-Sept. 1191 M llHd (UHd165 words
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Article106 1940-01-09 4 OFFICIAL EXCH ANGE RATES REVISED London. Jan. 8. TO-DAYS alterations in the Bank ol England's official exchange rales are viewed by banking circles as the probable result of pressure by commercial institutions, who have believed for sony time that the spread between buying and selling rites was aajtutlnably large. Authoritative106 words
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Article49 1940-01-09 4 'THE following rubber crops 1 harvested by th? respects in December Lb New Scudai 27.100 Alor Gajah 15.200 Australasia 17.000 Ayer Panas 78.000 Bukit Kubu 12.700 Glenealy 55.000 Jalan Kebun 10.400 Kluang 55,000 Pajam 176.000 Port Swettenham 7.200 Tambalak 21.500 Teluk Anson 46.187 Ulu Benut 38.W049 words
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Article135 1940-01-09 4 AN indication that officers constitutt.: an unusually large proportion of Nazi casualties in the Polish campaign is given in Die Wehrmacht, the journal of the German High Command. Lieut.-Col. Matthael, in an article praising the courage of the new generation of officers, says that they often135 words
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Article79 1940-01-09 4 NAZI STAYAT-HOME SOLDIERS T"HE Voelkischer Beobachter publishes an article clearly designed to meet widespread criticism by soldiers and i civilians of the large number of young j Brown shirts who continue to escape i military service. The official Nazi newspaper declares j that these soldiers of the Fuehrer" are second79 words
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249 1940-01-09 4 Singapore, Jan. 8, 5 p.m. MINING Bayers Mm Ainpats 5 3 5/6 Austral Amalj 6 9 7/3 Bmtu SeloQEors 1.68 1.71 Hong Fatta 1.24 1.27 Jelebtu 1.03 1.07 Kampone Lanjuts MA 25 9 K Kami-nting 9- 9/6 Klnia Kellas 7- 7/6 Klang Rivers 2.10 2.2)249 words
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118 1940-01-09 4 FRASER COMPANY LIST OF CURRENT DIVIDENDS Books Compcny Dividend Close Date Singapore, Jan. 8, 5 p.m. Total for Ex Div. i"nancialyear UN Kuchal 10% Jit. Jan. 13 Ungui 5% Int. Jan. 16 Southern Klnta S'/o int. less tax Dec. 29 Sunget Way 10',i Jan. 9 Takuapa 6d. 6d. bonus Jan.118 words
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Article768 1940-01-09 4 Ledang Hahru Chairman On Company's Prospects ADDRESSING shareholders .it (he annual meeting of Ledang Bahru Ltd., in London on Dec. 20, Mr. Charles Emerson, the chairman, said A word as to the estates hrn nrt which now stands at £14,494. This is a reserve of general768 words
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83 1940-01-09 4 rpHE following particulars of <• A production of companies In ths Austral Malay group refer to D< er>mbir The net value of the output of Kampong Kamtinting was $53,79!); of Thabawleik Tin. $74,198; of Punqah Tin. $259,199; cf Austral Am.ileanuited. $116,762. .'llls K. Kaimimiiig Thabawhlk83 words
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Advertisement410 1940-01-09 4 I V *jHfB >-'■■' 'JstP Urn gVw ii L^L^gV II Kruschen Has Made Me Young Again "At 40, put on weight alarmingly, going from 8 St. to 12 St. I ttjj bulging eteryi:htre neck, bust, aaist, hips and I pujftd lik* an engine uhtn I uxnt upstairs. I uas in410 words
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Article730 1940-01-09 5 Interest Concentrated On Industrials Tins Quiet lit Our financial Correspondent Singapore. Jan. 9. COMMODITIES are OXHMI this mornkng Rubber was unchanged in London yesterday at 11 11 I6d. bur New York recorded a .harp rise of Ixteenths of a ront. to ***** 1 1 eenti and there730 words
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Article190 1940-01-09 5 The following are me exchange rates tola morning according to the dally circular Issued by the Honskom and Shanghai Banking Corporation StLLINC. London T.I. 2 4 1/16 London demand 2/4 1/16 Rate for freight 3/414 Lyons demand 2057 Switzerland demand 208 Hamburg demand New York demand 46", Montreal demand190 words
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Article14 1940-01-09 5 The output of Hitam Tin Ltd. in j December was 92 piculs of tin-ore.14 words
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Article565 1940-01-09 5 10d. A Pound Delivered In Malaya ADDRESSING shareholders at the annual meeting of Castlefield fKlang) Rubber Co., Ltd., in London on Dec. 20, Mr. W. Arthur Addinsell, the chairman, said: The average export quota under the restriction scheme for the period covered by the accounts565 words
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Article46 1940-01-09 5 IN announcing an Interim dividend of 5 per cent, on account of the current year ending March next, the directors of Malaysiam Tin Ltd. say that It should not be assumed that the final dividend for the year will be of greater amount.46 words
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Article318 1940-01-09 5 Price Jumps On 2,000 Ton Contract London. Dec. 22. NEWS of a further big purchase of tin by the American Government in connection with the plan to establish war reserves of essential commodities led to a sharp rally in tin prices yesterday. This was for an318 words
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Article123 1940-01-09 5 Singapore. Jan. 9. noon Buyers aeuer» Gambler 7-60 Hamburg Cube $14 00 Java Cube M2OO Pevver White Muntok $16.25 White $16.00 Black S 8.50 Copra Mixed $3.45 Sun Dried 83.8P Sago Flour Mo 1 Llngga M.l $6.75 Fair $6.75 Sarawak $7 50 Jetotono Palembang $13.00 Banja $13.00123 words
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Article74 1940-01-09 5 01NGAPORE Traction Company traffic returns for December show that collections totalled $225,000 or $3,000 more than was collected in November, and $27,000 more than was collected in December 1938. The returns for October totalled $219,000. The total returns for the last quarter uf 1939 which is74 words
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86 1940-01-09 5 London, Jan. 8. A FURTHER reduction in unemploy- ment Is recorded in a Ministry of Labour announcement which states that at Dec. 11 the number of unemployed persons o. the registers of the employment exchanges in Great Brittn, including those wholly unemployd and temporarily stopped,British Wireless - 86 words
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Article86 1940-01-09 5 Tuesday, Jan. 9, noon. Bayer* Sellers Prices Price* No IX R.S.S. (Spot loo.e) J8J. S3 No. IX R.S.S. fob. in cases January 39Vj 39?, G.F.A.Q. R.S.S. f.o.b. la bales January 38^, 38?* F.A.Q. R.S.S. fo.b. Ib bales January 38 38*» UlIKi; tH 'CITATIONS No, IX86 words
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Advertisement122 1940-01-09 5 m^irmt M\wun ftTSkffig f TUIP KIFW IQAO i A sy-)l v rill L%V No matter which l<j 4 o l)Trupi ""Jijr MODEL 756 An I Van ac/dc select, you will have the best receiver 110/220 v. Selectivity. Sensltiradio money can buy for tho vity and Quality leaves nothing to be122 words
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Advertisement338 1940-01-09 5 TUSSIPKT S¥RUP 1 FOR COUGHS ASTHMA, BRONCHITIS AND WHOOPING COUGH Obtainable at any DRUG STORE: A MOST PALATABLC •"<• EFFECTIVE REMEDY sole agents: GRAFTON LABORATORIES LTD. SINGAPORE KUALA LUMPUR. reliability"] •-»♦>■,. n ,o« ,r, iwm.pl,,,-, „t hM •I kKf<>« (l«« 4» tout* l»t« Imm I" «u«|t- >»» i\ an .«.,>,338 words
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Advertisement182 1940-01-09 5 THE MERCANTILE BANK OF INDIA (TRUSTEES) LIMITED. Guaranteed and Continued by THE MERCANTILE BANK OF INDIA UMITEI> The Company, vhich is Incorporated m the S.S. and registered as a Trust Com pany. undertakes the following dutiesEXECUTOR OR TRUSTEE OF A WILL ADMINISTRATOR OF ESTATE OK DECEASED PERSON TRUSTEE OF A182 words
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Advertisement369 1940-01-09 6 POSITIVELY LAST DAY iflf i I\/|DD A 3.15, 6.15 9.15 ALHAIVIDKA TRUE-STORY DRAMA MH| (Crjgfij TOO POWERFUL FOR WORDS! r* anna NEAGIE 1 H» ■JBEnjSni V_ P-d George SANDERS May ROBSON WLi&S I Stewart -Mary Howard -Robert Coote Produced md directed by HERBERT MTtICOX. Screen Pity by Michael Hogao Special369 words
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Advertisement376 1940-01-09 6 JACK LONDON'S THRILLING SAGA OF LOVE AND HATE BLAZING AGAINST THE AWESOME BACKDROP OF NATURE'S MIGHTIEST MIRACLES! s T pavilion i :f] 'fyFL^S LONDON'S THRILLER Charles bickford^l^* iT^ 'V i \m if a n parker >^ Mr ,jj[a i L"HJ!^j a Columbia picture IF YOU LIKED "BOY'S TOWN" YOU'LL LOVE376 words
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Advertisement284 1940-01-09 6 MALAYA PATRIOTIC FUND GRAND CINEMA ENTERTAINMENT TO-DAY at the 11 A.M. 3.15 6.15 9.15 P.M. "THE ALLIED FORCES" An Inspiring Series of Pi- lures or War and Toci.al Interest depicting the Fighting Forces of the Allies. Under the Distinguished Patronage Hi Presence of H.E. The Governor, Sir Shenton Thomas, G.C.M.(;..284 words
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189 1940-01-09 7 Minister Of Home Security Calls For More Volunteers THE civil defence organization in Britain was discussed yesterday by the minister responsible, Sir John Anderson, in a speech at Glasgow. He said that what is call ed the lull of theReuter - 189 words
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Article210 1940-01-09 7 Ground Patrols Active West Of The Vosges Paris Jan. 8. RAIN and mists are general over the French Front and there has been almost complete calm all alon? the line in the past 24 hours. Air activity has been practically nil though a lone German planeReuter - 210 words
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Article74 1940-01-09 7 r[E Royal mail liner Highland Patriot has arrived safely in Rio de Janeiro after a fight with a German submarine. The liner was attacked by a U-boat which fired two torpedoes both cf which missed the target. The crew of the liner then brought IReuter - 74 words
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Article61 1940-01-09 7 London, Jan. 9. A BOMB was thrown last night at the headquarters of the special constabulary at Londonerry. The city was shaken by the terrific explosion, and all windows in the front of the building were smashed. About 12 sDecial constables were in the building atReuter - 61 words
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Article307 1940-01-09 7 Strict Observance At The Palace London. Jan. C. AT the Khvi's request, rationing of the Royal Household will be as strict as possible. The King and Queen and other members of the royal family, in readiness for the rationing of bacon, ham, butter and sugar, whichReuter; British Wireless - 307 words
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Article165 1940-01-09 7 London, Jan. 8. rJE attitude ct the authorities In Britain and Germany towards the circulation of foreign news and comment afford an Interesting contrast. Information reaching London shows that Increasing publicity is being given in Berlin to punishment of growing severity Imposed on Germans andBritish Wireless - 165 words
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Advertisement138 1940-01-09 7 TO-NIGHT Cocktail Dance 7 p.m. to 9 p.m DINNER DANCE (informal) 9.45 to midnight New Cabaret Attraction JUNE WEST <Sc KAY < ONTI.VKNTU. AKTISIS IN MODERN I)AN( K ROI'TINKS Dinner $J.OO Mon-dlnors $1.00 Saturday 27th Jan. Annual Rugby Union Hall. SEAVIEW H HOTEL TO-NIGHT FRIDAY 6c SATURDAY SPECIAL DINNER- DANCE138 words
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Advertisement404 1940-01-09 7 BOX ABRIfn TIMES OFFICE ■4^43 r «> m H^Z^^H Hi 3 15 PHONE Malawj Mo/r Modern I 6 15 Al5 CINEMA— 0 l3 31 3 3 400 IllllilHHimii lIIIIIHIiIIINHIIiIII P.M. OPCWINC TODAY TAMI RO F F magnificent in his greatest II w I "in role the role an actor 5P*WP*|404 words
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Advertisement31 1940-01-09 7 1^ mm vtL> r qlwovt KILLS PHILLIPS ROJB BE R SO LZS Made In England Famous for Its Longwear From All Shoe-Makers Sol* Agents BAHAMIN PENH AS. 117.125 CECIL STREET. SINGAPORE.31 words
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976 1940-01-09 8 The Straits Times. SINGAPORE, TUESDAY, JAN. 9, 1040. (130th. Day of the War.) LOOKING BACK ON MONTE VIDEO People who decline to write to the papers about It" have expressed privately their indignation at the contents of a letter, signed Sweep Clean," which appeared in the Straits Times of Dec.976 words
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Article170 1940-01-09 8 A Horrible Confession Is Extracted To the Editor of the Straits Times Sir,— Your leader of Jan. 6 "Perang Sampal Sekarang" apparently savours of the style proposed by your Taiplng Correspondent, "Trang." The suggestion to show it to cookie and the tukang ayer, even with a "Bazaar"170 words
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Article1085 1940-01-09 8 "Victory Flies In Folds Of Their Banners" From A Special Correspondent In Paris UL7HEN the war imposed by Hitler broke upon the world the French army moved rapidly and smoothly into position. Silently, in a single night, the whole system of French railways changed1,085 words
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Article264 1940-01-09 8 More Criticism Of Standard Of Entertainment To the Editor of the Straits 1 imes Sir,— lt may seem strange that the 8.M.8.C. charge nearly three times the price of an English radio licence for the miserable fare they broadcast. But why, indeed, should they trouble about people who264 words
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Article285 1940-01-09 8 "A Slow But Steady Killer" To the Editor of the Straits Times Sir,— lnability to prevent the commission of dangerous crimes is, to my mind, no excuse for the propagation of milder evils by legislation. If we went by that policy we should have retained slavery, prostitution, persecution and285 words
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Article349 1940-01-09 8 An Kvil Which Demands Attention To the Editor of the Straits Times Sir.— Your correspondent "AntiQuacks' m his letter to the Strait* Times of Jan. 4 has touched on a very important subject which might well have had the attention of Government long ago. His remarks anent quack doctors349 words
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Article240 1940-01-09 8 Staff Students Do Not Mir. Sufficiently To the Editor of the Straits Tinas Sir.— l am a P.affles College graduate and I write to support "L.C.L" in his> emphasis on the importance of contact with professors. While in College I held two responsible offices. I invited the members240 words
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Article213 1940-01-09 8 Profiteering In Non-Edible Necessities To the Editor of the Straits Times Sir, Since the Outbreak of the war in Europe, several precautionary measures have been promulgated by the local authorities to control the prices of food products and pr profiteering. It is conspicuous, however, that very little attention213 words
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Article62 1940-01-09 8 To the Editor of the Straits Times Sir, In your issue of Jan. 6 you reported that a Chinese was fined $5 tor putting 49 fowls in two baskets He was charged with cruelty to animals. When a public vehicle is packed like a sardine- tin is that not62 words
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Advertisement147 1940-01-09 8 JOSEPHO'S STUDIO the only hi&h class European studio in Singapore. m for GENTLEMEN LADIES and CHILDREN 18c Battery Road, Telephone 4048 Jnst Published! FIVE CENTURIES OF BALLET DESIGN. By Cyril W. Beaumont. Edited by C. H. Holme. With 8 colour plates ft 250 Illustrations. The work forms a comprehensive «urvey147 words
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Advertisement34 1940-01-09 8 All Power Binocular* I Ovwtv I mm I Bft I ftFzeltiel Son} Estb. 191« OUR ONLY SINGAPORE ADDRESS:— 9. RAFFLES PI ACE. TeL 3949. I BEE CHOW I SMART TAILORING 21, Chulia Street, SINGAPORE.34 words
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535 1940-01-09 9 Diplomatic Relations With America SHANGHAI CONSUL-GENERAL AS MINISTER IN CANBERRA Commonwealth Premier On Work Towards Peace FOLLOWING the announcement yesterday in Canberra and Washington that the United States and Australia have established diplomatic relations, the first Australian minister to Washington and the first United States535 words
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Article146 1940-01-09 9 Washington. Jan. 8. U Tilt people of the Tinted States 1 reeoßiiize two facts to-day. Ihe first is that the world outsidr our hemisphere is in a really bad shape." declared President Roose\elt. speaking at the annual "Hundred-Dollar Plate dinner of the Democratic Party. TheReuter - 146 words
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Article358 1940-01-09 9 U.S. Stor) Of The enice Talks Rome. Jan. 9. W ll Hl\(. is known in Rome con- corning: the conclusion of a defensive military alliance between Italy and Hungary reported by the KtV York wireless, which stated that Count < iano and Count Csaky (Italian and HungarianReuter - 358 words
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Article165 1940-01-09 9 Admiral Defends The U.S. Fleet Proposals New York, Jan. 9. Because the international situation "in conjunction with Far Eastern conditions presents a threat of a world conflagration" Admiral Stark, chief of naval operations, appearing before the House of Representatives' naval committee yesterday, urged Coni gressReuter - 165 words
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Article174 1940-01-09 9 Big Red Reverse In Finland Helsinki, Jan. 9. THE routing of the Soviet 44th Division by the Finnish forces in the Suomussalmi sector is largely due to the use of great quantities of material taken from the Russian 163 rd Division, which was cut to pieces174 words
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Article120 1940-01-09 9 Agreement Signed By Britain France Paris. Jan. 9. /COMMERCIAL and financial agree- ments among Britain, France and Turkey were signed here yesterday. These economic agreements are the result of talks which had been carried on simultaneously in London and Paris. Under a tripartite treaty signed on120 words
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94 1940-01-09 9 Amsterdam. Jan 9. A BRITISH tanker has reached Amsterdam after being attacked in the North Sea by a Helnkel bomber. The plane dived through low clouds and dropped three bombs, one of which fell so near that the tanker's oil pipes were cracked, machineryReuter - 94 words
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91 1940-01-09 9 London, Jan. 9. MR. W. J. Jordan, the High Commissioner for New Zealand, has announced that the New Zealand Government has placed at the disposal of the United Kingdom authorities the New Zealand anti-tank battery now training in England. The sole restriction IsReuter - 91 words
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462 1940-01-09 9 Shanghai, Jan. 9. riE trial of Private David Eckford, of the Ist. Bn., The Seaforth Highlanders, a native of Klrkcaldy, Fifeshire, Scotland, on a charge of murder for shooting and killing a lancecorporal while on sentry duty In the British perimeter In Shanghai, oper.sReuter - 462 words
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Article, Illustration41 1940-01-09 9 Tne German "pocket-battleship" Admiral Graf Spce seen in tii harbour of Montevideo after her losing battle against three British cruisers, and before she was scuttled by her crew. The circle and arrow .show shell holes.41 words
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Article280 1940-01-09 9 Swedish Help For Finland Nazis To Decide Their Attitude Soon Amsterdam, Jan. 9. HITLER has returned to Berlin after his Christmas holidays and begun conversations with his political and military chiefs. According to the Telegraaf the most urgent business is Germany's attitude toward Sweden and the Finnish war, and concreteReuter - 280 words
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105 1940-01-09 9 London, Jan. 8. MR. A. T. Lennox-Boyd, Parliamentlf* ary Secretary to the Ministry of Food, disclosed to-day that from Jan. 15 the Food Ministry will buy all the fat stock. Including pigs, which are sent for slaughter throughout Britain. Soldiers, sailors andReuter - 105 words
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Article15 1940-01-09 9 Last nights French war communique states that there is nothing of importance to report.— Reuter.Reuter - 15 words
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60 1940-01-09 9 'Japan Not Withdrawing From China Yet' Peiping, Jan. 9. 'THERE is no possibility of with- drawal of Ihe Japanese army from China, .it least for the time being." declared the Japanese spokesman here to-day. Referring to the proposed formation of a new ientral government for China, he said that aReuter - 60 words
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87 1940-01-09 9 New York, Jan. 8. /COMMENTING on t'.ic British Cabi- net changes, the Washington Post says they are of world-wide importance because they reveal the considered anticipation on the part of Great Britain of a long war in which leadership of tenacity and quiet resolutionReuter - 87 words
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Article13 1940-01-09 9 The Lord Mayor's Red Cross and St John fund has risen to £925,000.13 words
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Article276 1940-01-09 9 Intensification Of War Effort THE Prime Minister, Mr. Neville Chamberlain, when he speaks at Mansion House to-day, is expected to warn the people of the sterner times ahead, says Reuter's lobby correspondent. The Mansion House speech is the opening one in a scries to be made byReuter - 276 words
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Article58 1940-01-09 9 Paris. Jan. 8. A COMMUNIQUE issued at the T* French Prime Ministers office i renounces that the Premier and War Minister, M. Daladier. yesterday afternoon was the victim of an accident. His foot was fractured, but the fracture was satisfactorily reduced and M. Daladier immediately returnedReuter - 58 words
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Advertisement75 1940-01-09 9 Grubber ''tcSE** 5 11/ ZS Tbtumrin'c VM V? v«vßv i^AOf IREWHELIAS vH y< txy-y 1 /^^jMonkey Grubber Vi £j .."1. THOUGH SIMPLE IN USE, the "Trewhella" Monkey Grubber will tackle the hardest job by hand. Scientifically made to conserve physical energy and eliminate strain. Ideal for tree felling and rapid75 words
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Article, Illustration546 1940-01-09 10 Retiring School Principal Modern Trends PUPILS' PHYSIQUE IMPROVES WITH DRILL GAMES GREATLY improved physique and the development of the u-achintf of domestic science, fitting girls to make better mothers and create better homes, are described as the principal features of the progress during the past546 words
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Article154 1940-01-09 10 Postcards Sent From Germany THE wife ar.d moth alter the auxiliary cruiser Rawalpindi was sunk by the cet-battleshlp" Deui.s.-hland. have .ved postcards atat n| that they te ar.ci in Germany Mrs. Kent, of Hunters road. B Surrey, whose husband, a Surbiton md Naval Reservist served gunner in154 words
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Article54 1940-01-09 10 Mos.-j-at. Jan. 9. THE M< ac >■'•• radio announces that a I plane left Moscow I rday on the Ont trial flight in -Berlin air service. A German p"ane will make the flight n. 12 and the regular service will n on Jan. 21. via Minsk. Kcenigs-Reuter - 54 words
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40 1940-01-09 10 AITB to the Defence Republished In a Govern- Gazette Extraordinary last night additional powers of investlgato the police. Authority la also given for the taking prints of peraoni in custody committing a war olTcnov40 words
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Article129 1940-01-09 10 UMOAMMI KAFFLU HOTKi. 7 p.m. '<> 9 p.m. Dinner Dane*' (Informal) 9.45 Midnight. CARKICK THEATRE. GF.YI \\<. Uaiigerou.s to Kimv. 52nd St. at GKI VI WUKLP Cabaret 9 p.m. i" Midnight. Globe: Merrily \vv live. Sky: Madam K. •limes* Picture. I II" WOKI.O Happy Tli.-iuiv Union Pacific. Inete Talkies.129 words
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Article123 1940-01-09 10 TRANSFERRED from the Third 1 Court, the case agaliut Robin Aylmer Elliott, the 23-year-old European who is on a charge of breaking into the local branch of the Mercantile Bank building, on Dec. 27, with the intention to commit an oftence, appeared before Mr. J. L. McFa'l123 words
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Article95 1940-01-09 10 One Case In Telok Blangah District THE Municipal Health Officer, Dr. N. A. Canton, to-day notifies a case of smallpox in the Telok Blangah Road district. Singapore possesses a very good record in respect of smallpox and thir. is only the fourth case to be notified in95 words
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Article170 1940-01-09 10 Presentation To Rev. A. A. Macpherson THERE was a large gathering at 1 Tomllnson Hall last night for the Singapore Presbyterian Church social. A presentation was made by Lady Small, wife of the Colonial Secretary, Sir Alexander Small, to the Rev. A. A. Macpherson, who acted as170 words
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Article81 1940-01-09 10 DKOBABLY the Arst complete recording: of a Singapore weddii's service was made by Mr. J. Dnmeresque. manager of the British Malaya Broadcasting Corporation Ltd.. at his sister's wedding to Capt. Peter Carey at St. Andrew's Cathedral I.*- 1 Saturday. The whole service took sLx 12--inch81 words
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Article126 1940-01-09 10 Allegedly Received Gratification (From Our Own Correspondent Kuala Lumpur, Jan. 8. POUND guilty of receiving an Meg. 1 gratification as a public servan from the Pahang Lin Siong Moti Company, as a monthly payment, Cpt Ahmad bin Itam was sentenced t' three months' rigorous imprisonment by126 words
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132 1940-01-09 10 k SUPPLEMENTARY report by the j Companies Legislation Committee, I which recommended the new draft of j the Companies Bill 1939. was Issued I yesterday. The main report was completed last April, but delay occurred in its issue snd in consequence the idea of making132 words
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171 1940-01-09 10 A i >uple who were married in Singapore a few months ago with all the traditional ritual or the "old style" wedding ceremony, last iw a colour film record ot their wedding thrown on to a screen in a Singapore house. 1 hey171 words
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Article, Illustration39 1940-01-09 10 Lieutenant Commander G. C. Philips, commander of ihe submarine Ursula, ivhich sank a German cruiser at the mouth of ihe Elbe, chatting with Capt. Bethell after returning to his home base with his vessel.39 words
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344 1940-01-09 10 A REPORT presented to the Methodist Conference in Singapore yesterday denounced intemperance, gambling in its various forms, such as lotteries, horse racing, raffles, mah jong, dominoes and card playing, and other influences dangerous to spiritual growth." Dr. W. Linehan, Director of Education, in an344 words
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Article47 1940-01-09 10 ALTHOUGH Bangkok is as far from any likely rnemy as any city in the world, the Thai Government has announced A R.P. instruction for Government officials and municipal executives. Beginning this month. A.R.P instruction will be given in nine Thai towns, including Bangkok.47 words
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68 1940-01-09 10 N Washington. Jan 8. IT Is officially announced that the United States and tne Argentine l.aye agreed to abandon completely the negotiations for h trade treaty which broke down last week. The State Department describes the failure of the negotiations to the Impossibility of reaching anReuter - 68 words
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Article230 1940-01-09 10 Lightermen Back Here In Penang TODDY TAPPERS ALSO RETURN I A SETTLEMENT was reached last night in the strike of 3.000 Singapore lightermen, who stopped work yesterday. This morning the men are back in their lighters. The strike was called yesterday on t the grounds that the230 words
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Article42 1940-01-09 10 ABOUT 1 000 employees ol lwr Singapore pineapple factories have gone on strike and have presented five demands »o their employers, including increase in wages. Workers ol the Lee Pineapple Co Ltd.. are not involved in the strike.42 words
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Article58 1940-01-09 10 AMENDED rice prices were published in the Government Gazette Extra ordinary last night. Variations in the prices are only slight and are Intended particularly to cover the interim period while both old and new crops are being sold. Maximum prices for bread are also announced following58 words
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Advertisement62 1940-01-09 10 ».n T ay* PATRIOTIC FUJjDNIgHT CAPITOL THEATRE TO-DAY 3.15 6.15 9-1 5 MATINEE Showing "THE ALLIED FORCES" A FULL-LENGTH PROGRAMME North Africa. G.O.C French l, (>r aether with >»»■* »«-,r dM.n^hed ofhcals of the Services. j aii;»il National Anthems. A R, E in.,nUl Band will pta, selects »«-< A»« d62 words
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470 1940-01-09 11 T\\ enty Two Applications At isßesement Board Meeting TW BNTY-TWO applications by Singapore landlords for adjustment of rents were dealt with by the Rent Assessment Board for the first time yesterday under the Increase of Rents (Restriction) Ordinance, enforced since the out break of470 words
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Article60 1940-01-09 11 Imbe-, 1939. fourth month Of the war the Singapore Traction Co.. Ltd recorded $225,000 in its traffic returns, which werp issued last night. This is $27,000 more than in the same month of 1938 The aggrcga*e lor the last three months amounts to $666 000. or60 words
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116 1940-01-09 11 THK Singapore Station of the 8.M.8.C. will stay on the air oast its usual time to-night to relay the broadcast of the Prime Minister's speech at the Mansion House. This speech will be heard in Malaya at 10.05 p.m. (local time). It is expected to116 words
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116 1940-01-09 11 Heavy Bookings For "Allied Forces" Film THE "Allied Forces' lilm show at four performances to-day, at the Capitol Theatre, in aid of the Malaya Patriotic Fund, is assured of success by excellent bookings. Upstairs scats for the 9.15 show are almost fully taken, but some are still available for the116 words
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89 1940-01-09 11 'From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Jan. 8. THE annual general meeting of the Incorporated Society of Planters will be held at the headquarters of the Society in Kuala Lumpur on Saturday at 10 a.m. The agenda runriftfl of the confirmation of the minutes of89 words
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Article43 1940-01-09 11 WERNER BAER gives a piano recital every Monday night at the Gap House after dinner. This Monday night concert is proving popular and last night's diners and the audience who came after dinner to listen to Werner Baer applauded warmly.43 words
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152 1940-01-09 11 I IM KIM CHOAN. who was con- victed in the Singapore fifth police court on a charge of making a false; report to the police, was yesterday sentenced to three weeks' rigorous imprisonment, without the option of a fine, by the152 words
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Article205 1940-01-09 11 SERGEANT Arthur Pereival Rollings, of the Royal Artillery, Changl, was married at St. Andrew's Cathedral yesterday to Miss Wl.'helmina Jeanette (Netta) Tholen, daughter of Mrs. C. Tholen, of Singapore. The bridegroom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Rollings, of Pembroke, South Wales.205 words
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159 1940-01-09 11 WEE TECK TENO. of Chop Loon Chiang, who was charged with attempting to take foreign currency in excess of $500 Straits currency out of the Colony on board the Hai Hlng, on Nov. 28, was fined $100 or two months' rigorous Imprisonment, in the159 words
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88 1940-01-09 11 TriE body of a man who was found in Larut Road, near the Singapore Ice j Works, early on Sunday morning has 1 been identified as that of Hanifah bin Naina Mohamed, an unemployed Indian Mohammedan, who lived with a friend in Market88 words
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Article458 1940-01-09 11 EMPAT BLAH h.orajaan Eropah yang u-itu Norway. Sweden, Holland, dan Denmark telah menyatakan dengan kuat pada hujonj iringgu yang lepas lnl bahawa mercka tidak-lah sa-kali2 akan membiarkan siapa2 pun mengganggui kemerdehekaan mcreka. Kenyataan ml > telah di-keluarkan mercka la-lah sa-telah mendenicar perkataar.2 yang menjugut mcreka dari pchau458 words
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Article, Illustration50 1940-01-09 11 Sergeant and Mrs. A. P. Rollings, after their marriage at St. An&reu I Cathedral yesterday. The bride was formerly Miss Wilhclmina Jcanrttc Netta) Tholen, daughter of Mrs. C. Tholen, of Singapore. Sergeant Rollings is in the Royal Artillery and is stationed at Changi.— Stra'ts Times picture.50 words
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583 1940-01-09 11 Under Observation For Some Time, Says Police Officer (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Jan. 8. PROSECUTING a Chinese for using a room as a common betting house, Mr. C. T. Dobree, Officer-in-Charge of Detectives, Selangor, told the magistrate, Mr. W. J.583 words
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163 1940-01-09 11 Chinese Women To Give Plays For Relief Fund "LADI PRECIOUS STREAM 91 SCENES (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Jan. 8. AS the first big effort by Solangor Chinese women in aid of the China Relief Fund this fear thej will stage In Kuala Lumpur, mom time in March, three163 words
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96 1940-01-09 11 A EUROPEAN. Alfred John Kru-nd. was yesterday charged in t lieSingapore Traffic District Court with f\r traffic charges: ill Causing grievous hurt to U unknown Chine* nt Orchard Road "ii Dec. 19: <2> deriving car without licence: <3> failing to n-pi.rt r accident; <4t falline96 words
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Article60 1940-01-09 11 TWO nun. Koav Him Cblak and Chua Kia Chweo. wprn vfsfrrrla. lined $800 each, or six months' riu >roua imprisonment, when they wen onvicted 0B a charge of distilling liquor at an attap hut in Juron:; Ho vi The duty on the liquor waa i >timated at60 words
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Advertisement177 1940-01-09 11 v hi-N \ou teel you cannot work as long, I as quickly, or as strongly as usual. I v hen you hnd yourself unusually irritable. uhen you tire more quickly than before. I uhen you lose self-confidence. tSffS'JSZ v hen you sleep badly, or by fits and starts. Z££££S tihen177 words
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Advertisement72 1940-01-09 11 A Glaxo baby's teeth come *7 easily and strongly, without any fuss, without any tears. Fine white teeth which owe their strength to the calcium-absorbing vitamin D which is ADDED to Glaxo. And Glaxo is NATURALLY balanced in proteins, fat and S^ l^^ sugar as easily digested as mother's own72 words
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2501 1940-01-09 12 Brigadier On Outpost Patrol Functions INF< KM ATIOIN 'S IMPORTANCE TO COMMANDERS A LTHOUGH the Allied communiques may say "AH quiet on the Western Front," intensely important things are happening continuously and along: the whole front, said Brigadier M. D. Gambier-Parry2,501 words
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Advertisement459 1940-01-09 12 rjm mf BM I OOF WL ■m Baa* f.f\f rY. 1 1 bbbt^bbV WM Wv Pit B I a^^Lvaaaa aS^a«TBBiaBJBBBBBBaadBBBWasaa»*BBBBBBV^"'*BBBB*a»BBasw» is matured in wood in the largest Wine Cellar in the World, under strict Government supervision. KEY BRANDY is produced by the Co-operative Winegrowers Association of South Africa, an association459 words
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Article164 1940-01-09 13 Thr First Task Before Goering Jan. 8. T.li B( rlin :ident of the 1 newspaper Volitiken says that Field-Marshal Ooerlng'a first task a^ economic dictator la to secur: fresh funds for war purposes. Be Bays: "The last war COSt Germany :*5 milliard marks yearly but theReuter - 164 words
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Article, Illustration18 1940-01-09 13 Air Vie. Marshal IMnyfair. Air Oflkeff Commanding, in his room at X.A.X. Headquarters hi France. Itritish official photograph.18 words
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646 1940-01-09 13 Statement When Parliament Meets Next Week IN Kngland, the main topic of discussion is still the resignation of Mr. I^eslie Hore-Helisha from the War Office. It la now learned that when Parliament meets on Tuesday week, Mr. Hore-Belisha will make a personal statement646 words
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Article246 1940-01-09 13 Vicc-Adin. Usborno To Take U|> New Post London Jan. 8. T.IE Home Oillre announces that Vice-Admlral O V. U.sborne. who has been Director of Censorship since the outbreak of war, has resigned in order to undertake new work <>t national importance, for which his experience andBritish Wireless - 246 words
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Article161 1940-01-09 13 REPORTS iMMd uy the Polish i'r. Bureau yesterday Indicate growing unrest in both the German and K'isslan occupied parta Of Poland, reports Reuter. In eastern Poland, which is jk>w ande* Soviet occupation, general conditions arc stated to be defrioratins rapidly. The cost of living is rising,Reuter - 161 words
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Article61 1940-01-09 13 Berlin, Jan. 8. THE oflMa! newi agency announci that 40.000 repatriated Germans from former Eastern Poland have arrived at Lodz, where they have been i accommodated in camps. The first contingent of Germans from former north and central Poland, I many of whom made61 words
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Advertisement334 1940-01-09 13 rWiyluseN the new I PoudreTokalon BBS" a '^PRINCESS ALA TROUBETZKOY JL. it ii nude m > many i date M.itt. ring badaa. JL. h ur' i .nut li' liti i tli. in >■■■ .»ih' r powd) I know JL I lon it-. sqoi n I nil. jl I iad <t334 words
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Miscellaneous427 1940-01-09 13 P Broadcasting TO-DAY nirom > in: Ml mr •> MM m.l: IDA CM me* SINCIAPORp' H -6 m.); P.MN ItOM me (Z9.2 m.l: Yl»l» lii^vjnrurvt IIM men jjjj nl| VIK |5J6 mP g On. l.:a mr/n (225 m <I9M ml /lIP ft.CO mc/s CO.DCm.i P 4.. r jT Pro'.Tamm' i427 words
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344 1940-01-09 14 Ked Invaders Ihird Serious Reverse ANOTHER smashing Finnish victory along the road Soumassalmi to the Soviet frontier is claimed in a special war communique issued in Helsinki yesterday afternoon, says Reuter. The entire Soviet 44th division of more than 15,000 men has been putReuter - 344 words
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Article175 1940-01-09 14 INrw Appeal To Empire LFor Assistance London, Jan. 8. AN Empire-wide broadcast appeal for j help of every kind for Finland was made last night by Dr. Tancred Borenius. Professor oi History of London University, who is himself a Finn. "Although we have been victoriousBritish Wireless - 175 words
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Article49 1940-01-09 14 London. Jan. 8. r' is announced that the Friends' Ambulance Unit is sending a party ambulance work in Finland. Two members of the unit are already in Sweden and the main party, eomprls- j bout 50. leaves for Finland in about ten daws' Mme.- Reuter.Reuter - 49 words
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43 1940-01-09 14 FOLLOWING a public meeting in! Lahore. £1.500 was collected for the Turkish earthquake victims. A message i of sympathy and goodwill to the victims by the people of Lahore will be sent through the Government of Punjab. Rcutrr43 words
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115 1940-01-09 14 London. Jan. 8. A TRIBUTE to the inspiring indication which the farming community had given of their intention and determination to respond to demands made upon them was paid by Sir Reginald Dorman Smith, Minister of Agriculture, in a speech in London to-day. After 130Reuter - 115 words
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Article119 1940-01-09 14 Italian Aircraft For Finland THE fact that Germany had held up Italian planes on their way to Finland is now admitted in Berlin. An Associated Press message says that the Italian planes were sent across Germany by rail to a Baltic port with Finland as theirReuter - 119 words
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Article92 1940-01-09 14 Remarkable Escape Of A Deck Boy London, Jan. 8. THE British steamer Cedrington Court (5,000 tons) sank ten minutes aftar hitting a mine off the south-east coast yesterday. The crew of 34 was saved. A deck boy had a remarkable escape. He was on the lookout92 words
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Article50 1940-01-09 14 Nanking. Jan. 8. GEN. TOSHIZO NISHIO. Commander-in-Chief of the Japanese expeditionary forces 10 China, this morning saw Japanese troops and mechanized units in the New Year military review held at the Nanking parade ground. Military planes also Hew in formation over the parade ground.— Eastern News.50 words
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67 1940-01-09 14 Hong Kong, Jan 8. ACCORDING to information from Hanoi, as a result of Japanese tombing since Jan. 1, the YunnanfuHaiphong rai'.wiy has been greatly damaged at bridges and tunnels in various section.} of Hokow. Pechai, and Hwaklao In Yunnan Province and traffic has been67 words
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90 1940-01-09 14 Paris. Jan. 8. f~* EN. Gamelin. supreme commandcr of the Allied armies, handed General Lord Gort, Com-mander-in-Chlef of the British Expeditionary Force in France, and General Sir Edmund Ironside. Chief of the Imperial General s.afT, the insignia of the Grand Cross of the Legion of HonourReuter - 90 words
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328 1940-01-09 14 Ottawa, Jan. 8. THE Canada War Supply Board has already placed 1 orders amounting: to U.S. $65,000,000, declared Mr. Howe, the Minister for Transport, broadcasting on Canada's war effort. He added that the sum excluded U.S. $25,000,000 expended on the Canadian railways to ensure thatReuter - 328 words
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Article, Illustration23 1940-01-09 14 Tugs headline the British steamer E«kdene (.1,829 tons) which was mined recently off the east coast of Britain.23 words
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373 1940-01-09 14 Tokio, Jan. 8. TOR the fifth time the Japanese Foreign Minister, Admiral Kichisaburo Nomura, is likely to meet the American Ambassador, Mr. Joseph Grew, to- morrow in order to seek measures to cope with any situation that might arise between Japan and373 words
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146 1940-01-09 14 WHILE a.l of yesterday's British newspaper editorials dealt with the more serious problems of the war. the Daily Telegraph found time, says Reuter, to discuss the garb of Old Gaul —the kilt. No more kilt cloth will be issued until ths war is over.146 words
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87 1940-01-09 14 Toklo, Jan. 8. JAPAN has formally decided to make every effort to assist in the formation of a new Chinese central government by Mr. Wang Ching-wei. This was announced after an emergency meeting of the Cabinet to-day. Mr. Wang and the chairmen of the87 words
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32 1940-01-09 14 A claim for shor'er working hours on behalf of about 2.500 prison officers in England and Wales was placed before the Civil Service Arbitration Tribunal in London.32 words
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Article258 1940-01-09 14 MR. GANDHI THE CONGRESS Disintegration Signs Seen MAHATMA CALLS FOR DISCIPLINE Bombay, Jan. 8. fJtR. GANDHI, in his paper Harijan. declares that Congress organization shows signs of disintegration. The Mahatma adds The Bengal committee is frankly defiant. Oriss-* has split Into two camps, and things are no better at KarnatakReuter - 258 words
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59 1940-01-09 14 Twice As Many Scuttles To The Ton AN amusing advertisement is appearing in the British newspapers, says Reuter. It is the picture of a cat and a kitten in front of a fire, and it runs like this: Kitten: Does Hitler use coalite. Ma? Ma: Why. dear? Kitten: Because he59 words
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Advertisement102 1940-01-09 14 SOME LEADING MANUFACTURERS Whom We Represent Building Materials Paints PAR Malayan Paint Works Ltd. Wall Tiles T. R. Boote Ltd. Roof Tiles The Commonwealth Trust Ltd. Malthoid Roofing The Paraffine Companies Inc. Armour Coal Canadian Stucco Products Ltd. Canec Building Board Hawaiian Cane Products Ltd. Asbestos Cemtiit Turners Asbestos Cement102 words
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Advertisement471 1940-01-09 14 For The Blood, Veins. Arteries and Heart ww onaer >» jr\ v And Stop Limping DON'T let Leg Troubles crippta you. Take Elasto, th« Gnat New Biom«dical Remedy that cures through tht blood, and have don* with enforced ret^ worry, suffering and expense. Leg aches and pains soon vanish when471 words
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Article, Illustration28 1940-01-09 15 Adrian Quint retained his South Australian tetuiis title on New Year's Day at Adelaide when he defeated Harry Hopman, 6 3, 7—5, 1-6, 6 128 words
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150 1940-01-09 15 ODD GOAL IN THREE GIVES S.R.C. WIN Airmen Beaten In Yesterday's Hockey IN A HOCKEY fixture on the S.R.C. padang yesterday an S.R.C team defeated the RAF. <H.Q > by two goals to one. Both sets or forwards lacked finishing powers and many soaring chances were missed. Play was even.150 words
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Article66 1940-01-09 15 Plowing have a.'ce;y."cl to plc.y rugby for the SC.C. "A" s. R.A.F. "A" to-day at the S.C.C.. S. Johnson; J. P. Wood L. G. Robertson, G. B. Potter, D. M. Seward; J. W Ewart. J. B. Potter: B. M Purser, D. M. Walker, R. J. Maxcy, A. M.66 words
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Article121 1940-01-09 15 Auckland. Jan. 2. r[E president of the New Zealand Racing Conference Mr. James S*erlin IfcLeod, 70 was drowned in Cook Strait last night. Ho fell overboard ir,m the steamer Wahine (4.436 tons) while travelling from Wellington to Lyttelton. The yhips lifeboat crew searched for 80121 words
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Article68 1940-01-09 15 ■frjm Our Own Correspondent* Bangkok, Jan. 9. TPHE Gold Cup presented by King Pratchipok eight years ago for the Thailand Dorby was won for the third time— and thus outright^-by Pradibaddbha Bhubal at the Turf Club's meeting on Sunday, which attracted -a big crowd, who68 words
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40 1940-01-09 15 T. IE Consolation Piizc competition at 1 the Keppe! Golf Club, open only to members who have not won any competitions in 1939. will be played on the club course on Sunday, Jan. 21.40 words
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Article43 1940-01-09 15 'From Our Own Correspondent) Port Swettenham. Pn several years now the annual tennis tournament of the Klang Club, organized during the Easter holidays, has been well patronised by members of European clubs In Malaya The club Is holding the tournament43 words
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Article29 1940-01-09 15 THE Kota Rangers senior eleven will play football against the Pasir Pan- I jang Rovers on Sunday, at the M.F.A ground, Balestier Road, at 5.15 p.m29 words
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Article, Illustration389 1940-01-09 15 Cricket Club Win By Three Goals To Nil At Hockey DLAYING on their own ground yesterday, the S.C.C. beat the R.A.M.C. by three goals to nil in a keen game of hockey. Good goal keeping by Mace for the R.A.M.C. deprived the Club389 words
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Article24 1940-01-09 15 HOCKEY: Combined Services vs. Singapore Civilians, S.C.C. padang:; Women's hockey trial. G.S.C. RUGBY: S.C.C. "A" vs. RAJ. "A", pa dan p.24 words
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Article183 1940-01-09 15 FUTURE OF THE BOARD IS AT STAKE London, Dec. 21. MR. Sydney Hulls, the boxing promoter, and Mr. Jack Solomons, manager of Eric Boon, resigned their membership of the British Boxing Board of Control at a meeting of the board yesterday, when both were183 words
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110 1940-01-09 15 London. ALFREDO PAOLOZZI. thlrty-flve- year-old, sft. welter-weight, and father ot two boys and a girl, stepped around like Fred Astaire for ten rounds to outpoint young Jeny Jones (Silvertown) at the Devonshire Club. Hackney. Alf, born near South Shields of Italian parents, has110 words
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Article67 1940-01-09 15 THE imn's monthiy medal (bogey) at 1 the Royal Singapore Golf Club resulted In a win for D. E. Rintoul with a score of three up in A division. B division resulted in a tie between A. B. Paterson and R. C. Joubert. each scoring67 words
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Article100 1940-01-09 15 ON Friday at the Royal Singapore Yacht Club there will be the usual afternoon races for all classes, starting at 5.25 p.m. On Sunday the "C" class will sail the second race for the Trix Challenge Cup. starting at 9.50 a.m. The "A" class will100 words
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67 1940-01-09 15 TWENTY -ONE CARDS wore taken out for the January Spoon (stroke) at the Keppel Golf Club and resulted In a tie between Mrs. F. Starr with a score of 46—12=34 and Mrs. R. E. Pike 51—17=34. There will be a replay. Other good scores67 words
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Article313 1940-01-09 15 Melbourne, Jan. 1. r\ON Bradman broke another world record to-day when he scored 267 against Victoria, assuring South Australia of another Sheffield Shield win. It was his 34th double century and his 90th century in first-class cricket, and his highest score of the season. Until313 words
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566 1940-01-09 15 Fong Lim Scores Two Goals For Winners JHANKS to a fine defence, the V.M.C.A. managed to emerge victors by three goals to nil against the S.C.R.C. in one of the fastest hockey games seen this season. Played at Prince Edward Road yesterday,566 words
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Article99 1940-01-09 15 THERE have been two changes in the Civilians' team to meet the Services in this afternoon's padang hockey match, Clarke and Thoy replacing Peel and Douglas Ross. who will not he available. The two teams to-day will be: SERVICES: Sgi. Carey; Lt. Fortin. F Sift. Shorey; Hop?99 words
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Article252 1940-01-09 15 GOOD HOCKEY WIN FOR MUAR CHINESE Police Beaten By Only Goal •From Our Own Correspondent) Muar, Jan. 7. DLAYING without several of their re- gular players tho Muar Chinese Hockey team scored a creditablo win over the Muar Police whom they beat one-nil in a friendly rratch played at the252 words
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127 1940-01-09 15 London. Dec H CABLEGRAM Torn Iflke Jacobs to Jack Solomons has opened nefoti \tions for a world welterweight championship between Henry Armstrong and Eric Boon In New York next March. Important point about this win La that a prepaid reply form came with127 words
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Article59 1940-01-09 15 •From Our Own Correspondent Penang. Jan. a AT a meetin, uf the Straits Raring Association, the case of J. Donnelly, who was suspended on th 2 last day of the Penang races for interference in race five, was considered at length and it was decided to cancel59 words
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Article42 1940-01-09 15 IN A HOCKEY MATCH piayed at Bate* tier yesterday the Singapore Celts Hockey Club beat the Indian Association by two goals to nil. J. Reutens In the first half and M. Armstrong in thr second, scared for the winners.42 words
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Advertisement159 1940-01-09 15 I At 4a^aV a^a^a^^^^fl A Treasure for your jcste. AGENTS: CALOBECK. MACGRE6OR CO.. LTD. dnorporated under the Companies' Ordinances of Hongkong) (Incorporated in Shanghai) ■MafaTaTaVaVaVaMaTaTaTaTS MOtterS.JL-2 Indigestion "doesn't live here any more' T«*e 1 <.'«rt«T Uttta U.cr l'il! l*f re and ftrr mrai* and tfi reli*f. Your livrr >r»/ulvj p<>ur159 words
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Advertisement78 1940-01-09 15 ,G aSSdB Remington JBh[ MODEL 17 |J| Completely NEW I STANDARD TYPEWRITER Styled for PERFECT TYPING REMINGTON RAND INC. SimSTtoKT Branches:— l6s High Street, KUALA LI'MPCR— 94 Brcw&ter Road, IPOII Acent: Joseph Travers A Sons, Ltd., PENANG. m—mmmm—mm—mi^—^^^—mm——mmmmmm WPS. 2A mm— Schools. Clubs. Private Homes! x-jf^v We rent out projectors78 words
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Article, Illustration84 1940-01-09 16 (Above): drosvenor House" a snug residence, with all modern conveniences, built by R.A.F. men at their station "somewhere in France." One of the fittings as can be seen here :s a novel dog kennel, made by the men for "Bully", the squadron mascot.84 words
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