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Title Section35 1940-02-09 1 The Straits Times NEARLY A CENTURY.I MALAYA'S LEADING NEWSPAPER— LARGEST NET SALES (i PAGES SINGAPORE, FRIDAY. FEBRUARY 9, 1940. PRICE 5 CENTS. The Straits Times 16 PAGES SINGAPORE, FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 1940 PRICE 5 CENTS.35 words
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Advertisement132 1940-02-09 1 M r» MIEN CHONS TAILORING We only ask for a trial order. Ai Coleman St. Singapore. -Phone 4816- SINGAPORE, 140 CECIL ST, r PHONE 5471) v (Incorporated in Englund) SINGAPORE, KUALA LUMPUR, IPOH^ PENANG 6 MALACCA. "FERROCRETE" "BLUE CLOCK'] Brand BRITISH PORTLAND CEMENTS Fulfil the requirements of all concerned with132 words
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Advertisement202 1940-02-09 1 FOR SMART COLOUR COMBINATIONS TO GO WITH SPORTS TOGS Choose i^V KEDETTES! £w- V->^ INEXPENSIVE f\ A smart "aivas Ghillie Tie shoe >' > m 9 C°olC o1 Lin3fl Sandal wiih with attractive Striped Sola. fß^*"^^ \jf Cuban Heel> Rubber Soles Rubber Soles Heels. In Sand/ jL. „^^B 3 d202 words
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Advertisement639 1940-02-09 2 I SITUATIONS VACANT When applying for any position advertised in these columns send copies of testimonials Do not send originals. EUROPEAN wants an experienced cook Box No. 208, Straits Times. WANTED by Japanese firm young experienced import goods salesman. Apply with copies of testimonials to Box No. 194. Straits Times.639 words
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Advertisement761 1940-02-09 2 WANTED WANTED IMMEDIATELY second-hand Field Camera complete with stand must be in good condition. Box No. 936. Straits Times. BACHELOR TO SHARE large comfortable well furnished house with three others. H. and C. Baths. Mod. San. Every Convenience. Near Town. Inexpensive. 3ox 177, S. T. FOR HIRE REFRIGERATOR— New or761 words
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Advertisement809 1940-02-09 2 PUBLIC NOTICES NOTICE. The r::chungc Banks .rill b; closed on: Thursday. Feb. 8. and I'rlday. Feb. 9. (Bank Holidays) SINGAPORE SWIMMING CLUB, Members are notified that on Feb. 8th and 9th (Chinese New Year) the Club will be closed at s p.m. By Order of the Committee. TO WHOM IX809 words
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Advertisement544 1940-02-09 2 AUCTION NOTICES ATTRACTIVE AUCTION SALE j Of Duco-spray, and Stained and Polished Teak and otlier Household -■urniture Including:— Bedroom Suites. Bedsteads with "Staples" Spring Mattresses, Wardrobes. Dressing Tables, Teak Dining Tables. Sideboards, Bookcases, Celling Fans, Q.E.C. Radio, H.M.V. Cabinet Gramophone, Curtains, cocktail Bar, Glass ware, Crockery, plated ware. etc.. etc..544 words
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Advertisement260 1940-02-09 2 BUSINESS CARDS ETC. MANOR HOUSE CHANCERY cANF DOUBLE AND SINGLE ROOM AVAILABLE FROM MIDDLE FEBRUARY M.S. TEL. 29 &g MILS. GRAHAM HLTCHISON HAPPY CHINESE NEW YEAR TO YOU ALL! HAPPY WORLD TONIGHT THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS Sll N I TO MAKE YOU HAPPY DRAGON DANCE. FANCY MBM PARADE ON STILTS. TRICK260 words
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Advertisement398 1940-02-09 3 P. 0. BRITISH INDIA ANO APCAR LIKE, Inco.-porar-eo in England) PENINSULAR ANU ORIENTAI S.N Co MAU PASSENGER AND CARGO SERVICE:Tho best possible services are being maintained to the United Kingdom, also to Hong Kong Shanghai. Passengers are requested to register their requirements, but under present circumstances sailings are perforce restricted.398 words
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Advertisement206 1940-02-09 3 SHIPPING ANNOUNCEMENTS (Incorporated in larjam GENERAL PASSENGER AGENTS FOR CUNARD WHITE STAR TO EUROPE VIA AMERICA Through fares to North America, to Europe via America and Round Tours in the Pacific quoted in U.S. on application. To California from the Orient via Honolulu. ASAMA MARU leave Hongkong Feb. 14 TATUTA206 words
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Advertisement711 1940-02-09 3 g|tt»M*^|s^MU^JuUJsCMMMMi^ I LUXURIOUS ONE-CLASS MOTORSHIPS Cabins with private bath Excellent Cuisine Moderate Fares S PASSENGER SAILINGS TO MARSEILLES AND LONDON During February/March /April 191* Passengers paying the U.K. rate have the option ol proceeding overland, 2nd Class rail and sleeper. Marseilles/ London, at the ship's expense. THE EAST ASIATIC CO.,711 words
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Advertisement423 1940-02-09 3 MANSFIELD CO., LTD. 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 ROUTE AT THE CHEAPEST FARE Regular Services to Fremantle (Perth) via Java by first class passenger ships.423 words
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Correspondence
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Letter1617 1940-02-09 4 An Appeal To Indian Members Of Councils To the Editor of the Straits Times Sir, The spate of letters appearing In the Straits Times shows the strong feeling amongst Indians against the existence of toddy shops, particularly on estates, and it is significant that all Indians1,617 words
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1292 1940-02-09 4 Fraser Co. 'S Singapore Share Quotations WEDNESDAY, FEB. 7, 1940: 5 P.M. MINING Buyen Seller! Ampat Tin its) 5s 5s 6d Austral Amal. (5s; 6s 6s 6d cd Austral Malay (£> 37s 39s c'.d Ayer Hitam 24s 9d 25s 9d Ayer Weng it) .80 .85 Bangrin Tin 21s 9d 22s1,292 words
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237 1940-02-09 4 Singapore. Feb. 7, 5 p.m. MINING Bayers Sellers Ampate I/- 5/4 Austral Aniaa 6.3 6/6 cd Batu Selangors 1.57 1.62 Hong Fatls 1.21 1.23 Jelcbui 0.89 0.92 Katnpong Lanjuts 22/- 23/-xd X Kamuntlng 9/6 cd Kamuntins 12 13/-cd Klang Rivers 2.05 2.10 Kramats >.... 11/6237 words
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NEW BOOKS REVIEWED
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Article289 1940-02-09 4 Escape. By Ethel Vance. Collins. 7s. 6d. FEW books, indeed, achieve the distinction of being of Book Society Choice simultaneously on both sides of the Atlantic, yet one can only applaud the selectors who nominatted this most exquisitely written and poignant tale of Nazi Germany for the289 words
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Article381 1940-02-09 4 Women Spies I have Known. By E. 7. Hsrst and Blackett. 9s. "THE hifh-lijht of E. 7's" stories of women in the espionage racket, is h!s personal experience of Mata Hari, most famous of women spies. His story is interesting, not only from t':e insight381 words
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Article283 1940-02-09 4 Canyon of Death. By Peter Field. Tosser, Gunman. By Frank Carr. Whispering Mountain. By John R. Winslowe. Colt Lifhtnin'. By Kirk Dcminr. Ward Lock's Western Novels. 3s. 6d. each. MESSRS. WARD LOCK have built themselves a sound reputation for good exciting Wild West stories, with plenty of283 words
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Article511 1940-02-09 4 South Sea Vagabonds. By .1. W. Wray. Jenkins' Colonial Library. WHEN the author, a New Zealand boy of 21, found himself out of work, he decided that he would fulfil his boyhood ambition and go sailing the South Seas in his own boat. The chief511 words
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Article338 1940-02-09 4 Proud Heart. By Laura Whettcr. Only her Husband. By Leila S. Mackinlay. Ward Lock's Colonial Library. «pROUD HEART," by Laura Whcttet. has a stereotyped plot, but the story is redeemed from banality by lively, witty wrltlnc and amusing characterization. A big. bounding business man gets turned down,338 words
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Article83 1940-02-09 4 rPHK following statistics relating to tlu-on 1 production refer to January: The net value of the output of R Kamuntlng was 430.932: of Thabawleik. $48,553; of Pungah. $170,088; of Austral Amalgamated, $107,920. Hours Yaraagt: Pld 1 K. K:t:nuiuii»{ Thabawleik Tin Punsah Tin Dredge 1 Dredge 2 Austral83 words
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Advertisement100 1940-02-09 4 Phensic Stops PAIN AND FEVERISHNESS MORE QUICKLY p.. MORE SAFELY HUfcfl S From J /111 !neadaches| Two tablet! of I COLDS I Phonsic mean a U j quicker relief from bHILLO j pain, fevcrLshness *FLU and colds. They i strike at the root RHEUMATISM' KJat^SSi and J NEURAL6IA I prescribe100 words
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Page 4 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous233 1940-02-09 4 TIDE TABLES SINGAPORE To-day H.W. 11.17 a.m. 9.6 ft. To-morrow H. W. 00.15 a.m. 9 ft.; 11.50 am. 9.6 ft L. W 5.51 a.m 33 ft.; 6.15 p.m. 1.2 ft. Sunday, Feb. 11 H. W. 00.37 a.m. ft.; 12.21 pjn. 9.0 ft I* W. 6.17 ajn. 2.9 ft; 639 p.m.233 words
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FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL NEWS
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248 1940-02-09 5 Spot And Near Deliveries At Substantial Premium SPOT rubber to-day reached the highest price for several years, the buyers quotation at the close being 12 7/16 d. a pound after jus messi ness at a slightly higher pricfc earlier in the day. This strength248 words
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Article121 1940-02-09 5 Singapore, Feb. 7, noon Buyer* Seller* Gambler Hamburg Cube sl Jxz Java Cube ""0 Peppei WhlU' Muntok $1 *59 White J14.00 Blac!: 8 25 Copra Mixed *3.45 Sun Dried *3.80 Sago Flow No l Llngga $5.5a Fair $5.50 Sarawak $6.25 Palembanf! »J*W flanja •"■OO Sarawak J14.50 Tapioca121 words
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282 1940-02-09 5 Factories Working At Full Pitch London, Feb. 8. IN the course of a broadcast speech, last night. Mr. Ernest Brown, the Minister of Labour, said, "The progress made in turning over from peace to war has been remarkable. Scores of thousands of men and womenBritish Wireless - 282 words
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Article66 1940-02-09 5 New York. Feb. 9. ACCORDING to a San Francisco report to the New York Times, Russian gold bars valued at $5,600,000 wee taken from the Soviet cargo steamer Kirn to the Chase Bank of New York. The Kirn, which is at San Francisco underReuter - 66 words
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Article337 1940-02-09 5 London, Feb. 8. f)S the Stock Exchange to-day, Home rails v were active and higher on publication of the terms of the compensation agreement between the Government and the companies. Gilt-edged were easier and other groups were mainly steady. —Reuter. The following are to-days dosing middle quotations:337 words
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Article63 1940-02-09 5 •THE following rubber crops were harvested by the respective estates in January: lb. United Patani 311.754 Malakofl Rubber 222.300 Taiping Rubber 141.138 Sungei Batu Rubber 65.0?0 Windsor Rubber 36,700 Foothills Rubber 38,000 Kuala Muda Rubber 212.695 Val dOr Rubber 46.800 Gadek Rubber 70,500 Kuala Sidlm Rubber 114,53563 words
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Article148 1940-02-09 5 New Factory Built With British Funds New York, Feb. 9. THE president of the Atlas Powder Company has disclosed that the British Government has advanced the company money for building in the United States an explosives factory whose total output would be consigned to the BritishReuter - 148 words
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Article169 1940-02-09 5 COMMODITIES EXCHANGES i Prom Our Own Correspondent London, Feb. 8. /"•OMMODITY and Exchange markets closed as follows with previous quotations Id parenthesis:— RUBBER: Firm. t Spot 12 7 16d 12 9 16d (12% d 12',di March 12% d 12 9 16d (12V s d 12'» d) Apr-June UTid 12d (11169 words
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Article179 1940-02-09 5 Wednesday, Feb. T. The following are cue exenange rates tnis morning according to the dally circular Issued i by the Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation SHLLING London T.T 2/4 1/18 London demand 2/4 1/10 Rate for freight Lyons demand 2057 Switzerland demand 208 Hamburg demand New York demand 46.4179 words
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Article72 1940-02-09 5 Wednesday, Feb. 7, noon. Bayers Sellers Prices Prices No. IX B.S.S. (Spot loose) Vl% ZV& No. IX R.S.S. f.o.b. In cases February 38* 38", G.F.A.Q. R.S.S. f.ab. In bales February 36% 36}, FA.Q. R.S.S. f.o.b. In bales February 36*4 "61--FUTURE QUOTATIONS i Latest Cable: London,72 words
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Article80 1940-02-09 5 To Carry On Business Overseas As Usual London, Feb. 8. IN the House of Commons to-day, Sir John Simon, Chancellor of the Exchequer, said that the fullest arrangements had been made to nable British insurance companies o carry on their overseas business without impediment and to meetReuter - 80 words
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Advertisement61 1940-02-09 5 CEMENT GUN ■U^Wlflll I K PROCESS jS Wfe^riS II *CX^' f'f. RENDERING REPAIRING Kl^^p&i jSf AND WATERPROOFING OLD AND *>*H WIDELY USED FOR RESERVOIRS EXCELLENT ADHESION I > l i rjr SPECIAL DESCRIPTIVE ILLUSTRATED 2O PAGE HANDBOOK \j |J r c n t p o s p R E e61 words
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Advertisement147 1940-02-09 5 C. T. PYRIN I will absolutely relieve your cold in a few hours. Harmless and effective For COLDS, CATARRH and INFLUENZA IT WILL NOT FAIL YOU. From all Chemists and Dispensaries. Sole Agents: GRAFTON LABORATORIES, LTD. Sinfapore and Koala Lumpnr. I THE RADIO OF THE FUTURE TO-DAY I I tflfP147 words
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Advertisement362 1940-02-09 5 I I*J* 1 1 k*i Iv i li r\ m 19-23. CECIL STREET. SINGAPORE. Telephene Manacer'a Ofllee 4312 Eichanre Dept. 4513 General Office 4514 Cable AMreaa:— PBOVINBANK." Head Office SXUCHOW PAID UP CAPITAL (Ch.) 9 10.M0.m RESERVE FUNDS 9 13.M0.0K TOTAL ASSETS (approx.) sioB.ooo.Mfl Board of Directors T. L. SOONG362 words
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Advertisement300 1940-02-09 6 The Best Holiday Show in Town! TO-DAY DAILY 11 a.m. A I UAMDDA 3.15, 6.15 and 9.15 p.m. MLnHmPIIII CROWN THEIR CAREERS WITH THIS THEIR GREATEST PICTURE! The Secret Romans J fttefrof History's Virgin Queen! t" W'' fl jT.VTi t^k wli tt/iin <i i Jf I Wmß^f^jLiJ^^^^^'WmrJ OLIVIA DE HAVULAND300 words
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Advertisement416 1940-02-09 6 THE MALAYA'S FAVOURITE Each needle play* Ten Records T.M.A. MUSIC HOUSE Small Ads. if desired for insertion in the Classified Columns on day of receipt should reach the office NO T LATER THAN 9 A.M. Small ads. can be accepted for insertion up to 9.30 a.m. but these will be416 words
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Advertisement435 1940-02-09 6 6 SHOWS TO-DAY-10 A.M.- 12.30-3.15-6.15-9.15 P.M. AND A MIDNIGHT SHOW AT 11.10 O'CLOCK Everyone of yesterday's 5 HOLIDAY SHOWS PACKED OUT Unprecedented Scenes The Greatest M.G.M. TARZAN Picture ever made BREAKS EVERY RECORD for any Opening Day! 4 SHOWS DAILY AT MALAYAS finest theatre FROM TO-MORROW Xhe "CARRIER" AIR-CONDITIONED 11435 words
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534 1940-02-09 7 Seeks Mandate For Duration Of Expected Long Conflict Ottawa, Feb. 8. DEFERENCE to the expected great offensive in the coming 1* spring was made by Mr. Mackenzie King, the Prime Minister, in his first general election campaign speech here to-night. Emphasizing that, in theReuter - 534 words
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Article164 1940-02-09 7 COMMENTING on the antf-gossip campaign in Britain, the Dally Herald says, This is the sort of campaign to which the Ministry of Information is well fitted." As the newspaper says, "We are no longer living in the days of peace when most of us thought of spies as164 words
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Article31 1940-02-09 7 Ottawa, Feb. 8. IT is expected that the second division of Canadian troops will leave Canada as soon as the first division goes to the front. Reuter.Reuter - 31 words
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169 1940-02-09 7 Third Canadian Contingent Troops Arrive At West Coast Port London, Feb. 8. THE third contingent of Canaoian troops arrived in Britain tj-day. They were landed at a west coast port and cheering crowds gathered on the quayside to welcome them. The War Office announced: "A further contingent ot the CanadianReuter - 169 words
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Article118 1940-02-09 7 3,000 Planes To Include One Thousand Bombers Sydney, Feb. 8. AUSTRALIA is spending £2d,imM<jOO during the next 2% years on aircraft maintenance and construction m connection with the Empire air scheme, Sir Frederick Steward, the Supply Minister, announced at a Press interview here to-day. Australia'sReuter - 118 words
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109 1940-02-09 7 Berlin, Feb. 8. WITH a view to enabling boys of the lower public schools in Germany to become ..n-cummissioned officers in the army preparatory schools will be opened in spring this year which will be connected with the training schools for non-commissioned officers, says109 words
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229 1940-02-09 7 Helsinki, Feb. 8. IN the territory between Rovauinni and the Gulf of Bothnia Soviet parachute troops are believed *-o be still at large. About 60 of these troops have been dropped and not all hr.ye been rounded up. They are dressed in FinnishReuter - 229 words
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Advertisement239 1940-02-09 7 I TONIGHT Cocktail Dance 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. DINNER DANCE (informal) 9.45 to midnight NO ADMISSION CHARGE TO-MORROW SPECIAL RACE DINNER DANCE EXTENSION TO 1 A.M. i I SEA VIEW H HOTEL TO-NIGHT «c SATURDAY MIGHT SPECIAL DINNER DANCE DINNER DANCE MUSIC BY THE MXSHAMKI BAND NO ADMISSION CHARGE239 words
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Advertisement330 1940-02-09 7 BOX \WL I TO-DAY office mSkmmmmmmm 315 PHONE MdL/nrvrjMo/T Modern ia rilWnt -CINEMA- I 3 400 IIHHRHnHnr 6.15, 9.1a. A HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL OUR CHINESE PATRONS. APPLAUDED BY AU. WHO HAVE SEEN THIS FILM AS THE /H G R EATEST IB THRILLING! ADVENTURE EVER ROMANTIC! SCREENED..,, /XT EMOTIONAL!330 words
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1152 1940-02-09 8 The Straits Times SINGAPORE, FRIDAY, FEB. 9, 1940. (161st. Day of the War.) THE TECHNIQUE OF REPETITION Presumably acting on Hitler's dictum that no lie is too great to find acceptance if only you repeat it often enough, almost every speech made by a Nazi leader since the outbreak of1,152 words
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Letters To The Editor
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Letter1764 1940-02-09 8 Growing Similarity Between Nazis And Bolsheviks To the Editor of the Straits Times Sir.—A Reuter report published in the Straits Times on Feb. 2 states that in the latest German edition of "Mein Kampf" one can still read passages like: "It must never be forgotten tha1,764 words
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Letter708 1940-02-09 8 Origin And Development Of Flemish Movement To the Editor of the Straits Times Sir,— May I take the liberty of correcting a slight error in your statement about the Belgian Flemish Party as it appeared in to-day's issue of the Straits Times. The Belgian Flemish Party was founded708 words
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Letter85 1940-02-09 8 To the Editor of the Straits Times Sir.— The thinks of all government pensioners are due to Mr. R. V. Chapman for having drawn attention to the sad plight of those who are living on the border-line of starvation. Now that attention has been iocussed on this matter it85 words
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Letter80 1940-02-09 8 To the Editor of the Straits Times Sir,— Strikes and yet more strikes: demonstrations and yet more demonstrations. And they come not from the natives of the country (as one would expect in other countries where there is a cosmopolitan population) but fiom foreign Immigrants! We are surprised at80 words
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Advertisement251 1940-02-09 8 Battery Rd. Tele 4772, DRESSES FOR ALL OCCASIONS $5 TO $30 GREETINGS We take this opportunity of Wishing oar Chinese Friends A HAPPY AND PROSPEROUS NEW YEAR. G. 11. KIAT CO.. LTD., C-8 Robinson Road, Singapore. Phones 6505 C 505. NEW INTERESTING HOOKS JUST RECEIVED! "OUR DEFENDERS: THE ARMY OF251 words
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Advertisement36 1940-02-09 8 has Just received A New Collection of Jane Enjel Models from New York MORNING. AFTERNOON, DINNER AND EVENING GOWNS M.WNAKDS BUILDING. Phone 4974. 2nd Floor. 11 Battery Road. JOHN DUKE Manufacturing Op tician. 21, BATTERY ROAD.36 words
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1297 1940-02-09 9 Special Despatch To IMPRESSIONS OF B.E.F. ON DUTY IN SNOW ICE Malayans Who Are Serving In France To-day From Our Special Correspondent With The B.E.F., G. R. Tonkin Somewhere In France, Feb. 8. 1 HAVK just completed a 2,000-mile tour of the snow and ice-covered1,297 words
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Article44 1940-02-09 9 Paris. Feb. 9. THE trial of 64 Ukrainian leaders t| to be staged at Kiev, states the Polish telegraph agency. They are charged with accepting financial help from Germany to support the national Ukrainian movement in Soviet Ukraine. Rcuitnr.44 words
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304 1940-02-09 9 NAZIS LOSE 42 SHIPS Statement By German Radio ACCORDING to figures given by the German high command in a broadcast yesterday, Germany has lost 42 merchant ships from the beginning ot the war up to Jan 31. The following are the details of these ships: Ships 'seized by enemy in304 words
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89 1940-02-09 9 Paris, Feb. 9. LAST nights French war communique states that there was activity by Allied patrols at various points. Meanwhile, arrangements have been made for close relatives in Britain to visit seriously wounded men of the B. E. F. at base hospitals in France.Reuter - 89 words
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Article108 1940-02-09 9 Moscow Lodges Protest Paris, Feb. 8. THE official Soviet Tass news Agency announced to-day that the Soviet Ambassador in Paris has protested to the French Government against police raid on the premises of Soviet trade bureau in Paris. Meanwhile it is revealed in ParisReuter - 108 words
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177 1940-02-09 9 London, Feb. 8 PAPER supplies for general purposes will initially be cut by two-fifths under the Paper Control Order issued to-night. The order forbids producers to supply to customers in the period March 3 to June 1 more than sixty per cent, of the177 words
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Article29 1940-02-09 9 Paris, Feb. 9. nURINQ the week ending Feb. 4 the French navy stopped 18 ships and intercepted 34,682 tons goods, accordteg to official contraband control figures. —Reuter.Reuter - 29 words
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Article30 1940-02-09 9 THE executives of 40 trades unions includ- Ing the engineering and Joint trades moven nt, have accepted an offer of 5s. a week Increase In wages. They originally demanded 10s.30 words
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68 1940-02-09 9 Istanbul, Feb. 9. THE Turkish naval authorities have discharged 20 Ger- man engineers and technicians engaged in fitting engines to two submarines built for the Turkish navy in the Krupp shipyards here. A detachment of Turkish marines is reported to have occupied the shipyardsReuter - 68 words
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Article95 1940-02-09 9 "Surprise Attacks Will Certainly Fail" Bucharest. Feb. 8 NEWS of Rumania's Maginot Line known as "Carol's Dyke" was released to-day to the newspapers here for the first time. It is designed to make the country safe from invasion from the east or west. Whole pages are95 words
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106 1940-02-09 9 Ed in record time and from them have materialized the slogan. "Not an The fortifications consist of a formidable network of dykes, tank-traps and pillboxes along he whole frontier from the River Muresch in the west to the province of106 words
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Article131 1940-02-09 9 Paris, Feb. 8. u|iy|ETHODS which made us lose the 1»* peace are not suitable for winning the war," said M. Reynaud, French Finance Minister, in the Chamber of Deputies to-day. He was speaking of the proposal to revise the manner of taxing businesses. It was our131 words
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94 1940-02-09 9 ASKED in the House of Commons yesterday for a statement on our effective front-line fighter strength in view of "the nearing prospect of mass tir attack, at least on shipping and ports," Sir Kingsley Wood, the Air Minister, replied:— "I can certainly assure the HouseReuter; British Wireless - 94 words
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71 1940-02-09 9 Ottawa, Feb. 8. THE condition of Lord Tweedsmuir, Governor-General of Canada, is giving rise to grave anxiety, according to a bulletin issued to-day. Lord Tweedsmuir is suffering from concussion as the result of a fall in Government House. A bulletin issued late last nightReuter - 71 words
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Article51 1940-02-09 9 CIR John Anderson, the Home Secretary, announced In the House of Commons yesterday that, as a result of examination of the cases of Germans and Austrlans by tribunals up to Jan. 27, more than 25,000 men and 36,000 women have been exempted from Internment and from specialReuter - 51 words
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Article36 1940-02-09 9 The Hague, Feb. 9. THE Dutch Red Cross has decided to send an ambulance with three surgeons, four doctors and 20 nurses to the Finnish front north of Lake Ladoga.—Reuter.Reuter - 36 words
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Article192 1940-02-09 9 Move In Washington To End Relations Washington, Feb. 9. MR. Cordell Hull, U.S. Secretary of State, in a letter to the Senate foreign relations committee published to-day, says the State Department do not consider the continuance of diplomatic relations with Russia as "wholly contingent" uponReuter - 192 words
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99 1940-02-09 9 SEMI-COMPULSORY LOAN IN HOLLAND Bill Introduced By The Prime Minister The Hague, Feb. 9. rE Dutch Prime Minister, Jonkheer de Oeer, has introduced into Parliament a bill authorizing the issue or a semi-compulsory loan of 300,000.000 guilders at 4 per cent, interest. The proceeds will be used for funding purposesReuter - 99 words
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309 1940-02-09 9 MANNERHEIM LINE FIRM Another Red Unit Trapped Stockholm, Fob. 9. QESPITE the vast Russian expenditure on men and material during the last 11 days, the Mannerheim Line stands firm. Soviet losses on the various fronts in the last two days alone are estimated in Stockholm at 3.000 to 4,000 men.309 words
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Article79 1940-02-09 9 London, Feb. 8. THE King had a great reception from both civilians and soldiers when he toured the West Country and inspected several detachments of his troops. His tour ended at an aircraft factory. Among other things, he saw under construction a general service aircraft79 words
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Advertisement11 1940-02-09 9 OTHER CABLES in pages 5, 7, 10, 12, 13 and 1411 words
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Advertisement98 1940-02-09 9 DIP 1 m irif tor*- <* i Mam I^B^^B *twlt it '^rl^y^*' jJI "»t ~J7 IMEY MAX£ home- mode delicious, I a/tvoys fresh I cool meals If you have not tried one ot our I f~~tf9[ f amoui S.C.S. Pies you've missed a I J/^^^^^ treat. They are really scrumptious98 words
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854 1940-02-09 10 Equal Opportunity Of Access To Markets Materials FOREMOST TASK IS TO SMASH HITLER SYSTEM FIRST THE British Labour Party's attitude to colonial questions and the distribution of raw materials after the war is indicated in a declaration of policy issued by the party executiveReuter; British Wireless - 854 words
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Article64 1940-02-09 10 Jyjß- Tadaharu Mukai, chairman of the board of directors of the Mitsui concern, told the Japanese Press recently, that as a result of the European war, "the Indian and Australian and Malaysian market has to-day become the mission of Japanese trade." "Therefore," he added, "the64 words
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Article222 1940-02-09 10 KINGAPOKE li \l M.tS HOTEL Cocktail Dance 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Dinner Dance (Informal) 9.45 to Midnight. (AKKKK IHKATKt, GEYLANG PlHow Case Lav Manchye (Chapter 2) Double Feature Cantone c Talkies at 7.45 p.m. CKLAT WOKI.D Cabaret 6.30 to 8.45 9.30 p.m. to Midnight. Globe: Stanley Livingstone. Sky:222 words
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Article232 1940-02-09 10 Chinese Enjoy New Year •TO-DAY is the second and last day of the lunar Chinese New Year holidays and Singapore Chinese were again seen enjoying themselves. Streets, buses and rickshas were full of gaily dressed Chinese yesterday celebrating the first day of the New Year. The232 words
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Article137 1940-02-09 10 THE death occurred at the Singapore General Hospital yesterday morning of C. S. M. Abdullah bin Hassan of "H" (Malay) Company, 2nd Battalion, Singapore Volunteer Corps. C. S. M. Abdullah had been undergoing treatment for several months. The interment took place at Bidadarl Cemetery and137 words
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Article85 1940-02-09 10 pROWDS were turned away at the Capitol Theatre yesterday for all shows of "Tarzan Finds A Son." and. probably for the first time in the history of cinemas in Singapore, six shows have been arranged for tc-day beginning from 10 a.m. and ending with85 words
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Article62 1940-02-09 10 I^R. Victor Purcell, of the Malayan Civil Service, will broadcast from the 8.M.8.C. this evening in the series "The War from Various Viewpoints." The title of the talk will be "What is Hitlerism?" and the speaker still support the theory that Hitlerism is ihe latest62 words
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490 1940-02-09 10 DLEADING for Eurasian unity in Malaya, Mr. 1 Chapman, speaking at the conference of Malayan Eurasian associations in Singapore 4his morning, strongly urged the creation of a central Eurasian body. The possibility of forming such a body, on the basis of the urban490 words
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Article, Illustration23 1940-02-09 10 Looking down on the YJiS.CA. tennis courts and Raffles Museum Jrom the new Cathay Flats on Mount Sophia.23 words
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237 1940-02-09 10 Claims That Have Been Made At Certain Gatherings A WARNING to the public to guard themselves against the activities of newly-organized bodies which claim to be branches of the China Relief Fund has been issued by the China Relief Fund Committee. "The Committee has no237 words
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Article82 1940-02-09 10 TWO CHINESE, who were seri- ously injured in a fight involving Malay soldiers and some stallholders in the Happy World Amusement Park on Wednesday night have since died in Tan Tock Seng's hospital. One died in the early hours oi yesterday morning; the other82 words
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Article232 1940-02-09 10 j I.M.R. Investigation On Estates CHILDREN WHO ARE UNDER NOURISHED THE extent of the tuberculosis and nutritional surveys conducted among Asiatic children by the Institute for Medical Research was indicated at a meeting of the Malaria Advisory Board, F.M.S. Investigating the haemoglobin perefintage particularly of Tamil children and232 words
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Article102 1940-02-09 10 (From Our Own .Correcpcndent) Malacca. Feb. 8. ot ui> Chinese islamia delegation, comprising Haj: Ibrahim Ma Tien Ying. Imam Yacoob Ma Tao Wu and Mr. Othman Woo Kien Hsuan were en';ert3'ned to ate? party by the All Malaya Mus'im Misi^n?rv Society held here yesterday Capt. Ali102 words
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Advertisement51 1940-02-09 10 P g^ More light for the same %j money when you use II Osram Coiled Coil Lamps T^^*^r 4^ Mr' i^t ™M I BIK 'M 9 A «5v C?.l~. PRODUCT ---.-...At,;,., MADE IN ENCIi.. (Advertisement of Th* General Electric Co.', Ltd., of England* "Magnet House." SingaportJ W.P.3. 2 18 A51 words
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339 1940-02-09 11 Criticism Of New Rule For Radio Dealers LICENCE FOR EACH SET AN order which is in some circles regarded as "unfair" and difficult to enforce is being circularized to Singapore radio dealers by the Posts and Telegraphs Department. Requiring, in effect, all dealers in wireless sets to incur the expense339 words
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205 1940-02-09 11 BRAZILIAN ARTISTE SINGS MALAY SONGS Concert In Aid Of Local Carmelite Convent SELDOM has Singapore had an opportunity to see and listen to a more accomplished virtuoso of the Spanish guitar than Madame Olga Coelho. the Brazilian artiste, who gave a recital at the Victoria Theatre yesterday evening in aid205 words
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703 1940-02-09 11 Delegate Suggests Free English Tuition For Poor SPECIAL COMMUNITY SCHOOL ALSO AMONG THE PROPOSALS PRELIMINARY discussion on education after the opening of the all-Malayan Eurasian conference at the Singapore Recreation Club yesterday brought a suggestion by Mr. B. V. F. Richards, the Malacca delegate, that703 words
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189 1940-02-09 11 Eurasians Want To Join Fighting Services "/MVE the Eurasian a change and see what he is made of," said Mr. R. V. Chapraan, speaking at the all-Malayan Eurasian conference at the S.R.C. yesterday, during discussion of the subject of openings for Eurasians in the Royal Navy, Army and Royal Air189 words
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Article98 1940-02-09 11 MORE than 200 people attended the inaugural d nner of the Cantonese Women's Mutual Help Society at the Empress Restaurant last night. Among those present were Dr. J. H Cramwinckel, Dutch Vice-Consul at Singapore, Mr. C. T. Kwong Chinese Vice-Consul. and Mr. Ching Kee Sun, a98 words
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86 1940-02-09 11 MEMBERS of the R.A.F., Kallang, gave 60 boys of the Salvation Army Boys' Home a Chinese New Year treat at Katong Park yesterday. For three hours the boys occupied their time swimming, playing games, sparring and generally enjoying a bumper afternoon. Later the boys86 words
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Article, Illustration60 1940-02-09 11 The delegates at yesterday's Eurasian conference in Singapore: Front row (left to right): B. V. F. Richards, Dr. E. W. de Cruz, Claude da Silva (chairman), L. F. Koch. Centre row: J. F. Augustin R. E. Capel, F. J. G. Aeria, M. Nunis. Back rote: P. Moore,60 words
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400 1940-02-09 11 "\V E think that if this association is formed, we will have much to gain and hardly anything to lose," said Dr. E. W. de Cruz, a Penang delegate, at the discussion of a proposal to form an allMalayan Eurasian association, at the Eurasian conference at400 words
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Article40 1940-02-09 11 AFTER A COMPLETE overhaul at the K.N..I.LM. works In Bandoeng, the Lockheed 12 monoplane belonging to the Maharaja of Kashmir arrived in Singapore from Batavla yesterday afternoon. It leaves to-day on Its return Journey to India.40 words
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Advertisement89 1940-02-09 11 V^^.%l ~A A N EMPIR E ACHIEVEMENT OF Iff^^^^^i PARTICULAR IN- '^WSk TEREST AT THE J R^SENT TIME. V X*W V EAU DE COLOGNE AFRICA PRESENTS TO MALAYA AND THE EMPIRE A PRODUCT OF TRULY OUTSTANDING MERIT AND ONE WHICH REFLECTS GREAT CREDIT TO HER EFFORTS AND ENTERPRISE. K. W.89 words
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Advertisement388 1940-02-09 11 BRITISH AND BEST INEXPENSIVE DINNER, TEA, AND BREAKFAST SETS. -MODERNA GREEN" OR MODERNA BLUE" A DEEP BAND IN SOFT M OTTLED GREEN OR BLUE. DINNER SET FOR 6 PERSONS WITH SOUP CUPS AND SAUCER $29.50 DINNER SET FOR 6 PERSONS WITH SOUP PLATES $26.00 TEA SET FOR 6 PERSONS $10.50388 words
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Article, Illustration263 1940-02-09 12 "NO MAKESHIFT AS NOW OFFERED CAN STIR HER HEART," SAYS MAHATMA London, Feb. 8. THE Daily Herald publishes on the front page to-day a cable signed by Mahatma Gandhi declaring that his interview with the Viceroy, Lord Linh'thgow, shows that a wide gulf stillReuter - 263 words
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37 1940-02-09 12 THE union of mill workers at Ahmedabad and Bombay has decided to proclaim a strike from Feb. 12 following the breakdown of negotiations with mill owners regarding war-time allowances. Reuter.Reuter - 37 words
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Article70 1940-02-09 12 Raipur. "INDIA has no sympathy with 'Germany or what she stands for. We wish that Britain should win the war. But India most secure the right of self-determina-tion," said Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, during his inaugural address at the eighth annual session of the Raipur District70 words
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Article330 1940-02-09 12 Nazi Agents Shoot 17 Innocent Women Paris, Feb. 8 QVER 130 people, including two doctors, 7 women and a boy of 14 were shot dead by Nazi troops in a mass murder at Wawer and near Anin, according to reports reaching official Polish sources in Paris.British Wireless - 330 words
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Article53 1940-02-09 12 London, Feb. 8. |\/|R- George Gordon Vereker, British Minister designate at La Prz has been appointed Minister to Finland. The announcement recal's the fact that Mr. Vereker, who was a former councillor at the Br tish Embassy in Moscow, was captured by Germans in December and detainedReuter - 53 words
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357 1940-02-09 12 Beacon Lights Of Liberty And Totalitarian Darkness London, Feb. 0. /"\N the return of the British Labour mission from Finland, Mr. P. J. Noel-Baker, the Labour M.P. for Derby who was one of the members of the party, in an interview described the Finns as a race of supermen. "IBritish Wireless - 357 words
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Article189 1940-02-09 12 London, Feb. 8. THE Command continues to sound and probe the German lines and patrol activity is increasing on the Western Front. During the past 24 hours, three patrols advanced in No Man's Land between the Moselle and the Saar and thence penetrated the German lines. AllReuter - 189 words
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Article160 1940-02-09 12 Nazi Tribute To R.A.F. Fighters »i|ANY articles have appeared recent- ly in German newspapers dealing vrith the power of the Royal Air Force. In the main they show great esteem for the R.A.F. Particulars of different types of aircraft, number of crew, armaments, position of machine-guns, and flying radius are160 words
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Article52 1940-02-09 12 New Delhi. TTHE Secretary of State for India has appointed Rao Bahadur Sir A. T. Pannirselvam as his Adviser in succession to Sardar Bahadur Mohan Singh, whose term of office expires on Mar. 11. Sir A. T. Pannirselvam is a former executive councillor of the52 words
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Article38 1940-02-09 12 London, Feb. 8. A SERIES of explosions at sea shook towns on the east coast of England last night. Lifeboats stood by but up to the present have not been called out.— Reuter.Reuter - 38 words
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1740 1940-02-09 12 Malayans Can Go To Australia, New Zealand, S. Africa Canada CUGGESTIONS for Malayans who are going on long v leave shortly and who do not want to visit Europe owing to the war, were made by Mr. A. C. Chettle in a 8.M.8.C. talk from Singapore.1,740 words
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Advertisement417 1940-02-09 12 DO YOU MEED GLASSES? Thompson Certified^tfSP"fc^ Frames and Mountings A are priced $3.00 $5.06 jl^ft and $7.00. The cost of I mjp' the lenses depends on Z£^ your eyesight needs. \^T^ THOMPSON OPTICAL GO. Qualified Eyesight Specialists. 4, ARCADE BLDG., 'PHONE 3602. R. A. Thompson, Dr. of Ocular Science 35417 words
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154 1940-02-09 13 Said To Total "Between 150,000 And 400,000 Troops" Paris, Feb. 8. The lirst clue to the strength of the French army in the Near East, known as the Army of the Levant, is given in well-informed military circles here. With varying reports154 words
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Article218 1940-02-09 13 Anglo-Egyptian Solidarity Cairo, Feb. 8. EGYPT ha* inaugurp.ted a fund for a 3 benefit of British troops In Egypt and for a British charity organization for welfare of women and children. This was revealed by Amin Osman Pasha. Undersecretary of Finance, in a speech at a dinner last night. HeReuter - 218 words
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Article149 1940-02-09 13 WHEN the Australian Expeditionary Force goes into action it is believed that it will be the first of the Allied armies to have the blood-type <»f every soldier recorded in his paybook and inscribed on the back of his Identity disc. This system will pnablo severely149 words
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191 1940-02-09 13 pORROBORATION of the vi< w that thi MC- rated German claims as to successes obtained in the air raid on shipping last Saturday was rtwlgiwd to obtain specific denials from the British Admiralty comes from the Df.ni.sh newspaper, Berllngske Tidende. According to the191 words
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53 1940-02-09 13 London, Feb. 8. ALEX HENSHAW'S record Cape and back flight of four days, ten and a quarter hours, in February last year, has been adjudged by the Royal Aero Clab the most meritorious air performance in J939 and he has accordingly been awarded theReuter - 53 words
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Article110 1940-02-09 13 London, Feb. 8. A LETTER to The Times signed by Messrs. H. A. L. Fisher, A. D. Lindsay, Robert Mennell, J. Hope-Simpson and J. E. K. Studd appeals for funds which, it says, are urgently needed to meet expense of sending out a small BritishReuter - 110 words
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Article17 1940-02-09 13 London, Feb. 8. MR. HENRY P. HARLAND was to-day returned unopposed as M.P. for East Belfast.— Reuter.Reuter - 17 words
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Article, Illustration39 1940-02-09 13 A doctor carrying out a minor operation on a wounded Finnish soldier, assisted by a nurse who is a member of the Lotta Svard a patriotic orranixation, at a field hospital in southern Finland.39 words
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Article173 1940-02-09 13 London, Feb. 7. QCHOOL attendance In evacuation «3 areas is to be made compulsory to save children from growing demoralization. rT This was announced In the House of Lords by Earl de la Warr, replying to a motion by the Archbishop of 1 Canterbury asking the GovernmentReuter - 173 words
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Advertisement11 1940-02-09 13 DAILY MIRROR. LONDON on GOLDEN BOY A Drama r>f outstanding, merit11 words
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Miscellaneous448 1940-02-09 13 Broadcasting TO-DAY SINGAPORE /AIL 1.33 me/ 8 (2 2.1m; ZHP '16M mc/i (30.96m. i 1.13 p.m. Miscellaneous programme of gramophone records; 1.30 p.m. The news and announcements; 1.40 p.m. Interval; 5.00 p.m. Lagu Melayu jatl by the Scudal Redan Gazal I from the studio) 6.00 p.m. Teochew orchestral recital*; 6.15448 words
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Miscellaneous521 1940-02-09 13 PENArtG ZBJ 0-M me/* (4».M m. 5.30 pjn. Indian programme; 5.43 pjn. News In Tamil; 5.55 p.m. Malay programme; 6.10 p.m. News in Malay; 6.20 p.m. Chinese programme; 6.40 pjn. News in Hokklen; 6.50 p.m. B.B.C. News bulletin (rebroadcast): 7.10 pjn. For the Children; 7.30 p.m. Kennedy and Co.'s share521 words
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1357 1940-02-09 14 Nazi Attacks On Unarmed Ships Are "Not War But Murder" A REFERENCE to the close understanding now existing between the British and French Governments, an understanding which would prove to be an essential factor in eventual victory, and a scathing condemnation ofReuter - 1,357 words
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163 1940-02-09 14 A STORY of gallantry on the part of the third engineer was told when 76 out of the 77 members of the crew of the Canadian Pacific steamer Beaverburn were landed at a south coast port yesterday. Last to leave the vessel after she hadReuter - 163 words
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Article56 1940-02-09 14 About 20,000 of Berlin's 95,000 Jews, including women and children, have now b:en put to compulsory manual labour, according to reports received here. They are allowed no ration cards for clothes because, say Nazi authoritias. since they formerly belonged to the trade they must haveReuter - 56 words
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Article, Illustration29 1940-02-09 14 Menaced by Russia and Germany, Sweden is rapidly increasing the strength and efficiency of her defem c forces. Picture shows a Swedish mortar section in action during recent manoeuvres.29 words
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Article175 1940-02-09 14 London, Feb. 8. A MEETING of thousands at Cork to-day prayed for the repose of the souls of Peter Barnes and James Richards and passed a resolution expressing conviction of their complete innocence, condemning the executions and calling on members of the Irish race everywhere to join175 words
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Article21 1940-02-09 14 Brussels, Feb. 8. rpWENTY-SIX persons were killed in i -I- a firedamp explosion in a colliery at Marchienne-au-Pont.— Reuter.Reuter - 21 words
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83 1940-02-09 14 Turkish Foreign Minister On Belgrade Conference Ankara, Feb. 8. TIENCEFORTH differences between the Balkan countries will be resolved as between members of one family," declared M. Sarajoglu, the Turkish Foreign Minister, on his return to Istanbul to-day from the Balkan Entente Conference in BelgradeReuter - 83 words
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Article48 1940-02-09 14 ANY army attempting to Invade Belgium, would be undertaking no light task, declared the Belgian Minister of Defence yesterday in Brussels. He described Belgium's elaborate defence system and declared that Belgium had developed combative methods of deal ng with the menace from the air. Reuter.Reuter - 48 words
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Article116 1940-02-09 14 Gen. Chiang Tokio Suggestions London, Feb. 8. WITH reference to reports from Tokio that the Japanese Government might not be averse to the participation of Gen. Chiang Kai-.shek in a so-called Chinese central regime including Wang Ching-wei, an authoritative spokesman in London was asked whether the subject was raised inReuter - 116 words
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28 1940-02-09 14 Pans, Feb. 8. THE Paris radio learns that an important industrial plant at Lubeck has been destroyed by fire. The cause I unknown. Reuter.Reuter - 28 words
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Article103 1940-02-09 14 Rome, Feb. 8. THE Supreme Defence Council la meeting to-day uncfr the presidency of Signor Mussolini. Important mli'tary questions will be I'jicussed. According to the Stefanl Agen?v the meeting will be attended by the head* ri the armed forces and the president of the civil mobilizationReuter - 103 words
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Article76 1940-02-09 14 /TAPTAIN Roy Brown, 46-year-old Canadian airman who is credited with having brought down Earon von Richthofen. German air ace of the last war, has tried to join the Royal Canadian Air Force again. Captain Brown, of Carleton Plac©, Ontario, wanted to see what succesi he76 words
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Article30 1940-02-09 14 "OKIMMED milk identity cards" must now be produced when German! are buying their daily ration of skint* med milk at a dajry. This varies from one-third to half a pint.30 words
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Advertisement70 1940-02-09 14 IhHH HEHLTH&COmFORT MODEL >W 90 AIRCONDITIONING dcs:gned specally for {s now a demonstrated boon LARGE BEDROOMS. LIV.NG du iUn fa tk is an accepted fact in many ROOMS AND K'JRSERIES. hundreds of Malayan Homes A STYLISH MODERN CABINET to-day. W)TH INSTANTANEOUS FINGER-TIP CONTROL AND t|||a// {nstallationB Qre con directional vanes70 words
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Advertisement16 1940-02-09 14 HIMIES >The Aristocrat of Cycles Sole Agents; or by hire purchase >^^~-—--::^^'\>Sy ROBINSON Co., Ltd. IMA16 words
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Article48 1940-02-09 15 TENNIS S.C.C. Chinese New Year tournament. HOCKEY: S.R.C. 2XI vs. R.A.F. 2XI, S.R.C.; Selangor Colts vs. Singapore Colts; Perak Colts vs. Penang Colts, at Kuala Lumpur; Women's Hockey, Selangor vs. Penang and Singapore vs. Perak at Kuala Lumpur. CRICKET: Selangor Indian Association vs. Singapore I.A.48 words
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452 1940-02-09 15 'TRAINER Hobbs had his horses out for the first time this morninr at Bukit Timah, and nearly all his horses were put through short spurts on the second track. Hor.sc> from Bowden's, Duval's and Orchard's stables were also exercised. Redouble (Dodd). Merry Widow452 words
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148 1940-02-09 15 vFrom Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Feb. 8. r[E Singapore Indian Association, who travelled up to Kuala Lumpur yesterday night for the annual sports encounter with the Selangor I A., lost their hockey match this evening by the odd goal in seven. Heavy rain,148 words
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300 1940-02-09 15 UOR THE FIRST time m the history of women's hockey in this country three State teams w 11 play matches at Kuala Lumpur this afternoon. Women's hockey In this country has passed through many vicissitudes since the game was first taken up by300 words
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755 1940-02-09 15 Selections Notes For First Day Of Singapore Races GOOD fields will go to the post in the majority of races tomorrow the first day of the Singapore Turf Club's Spring meeting. A particularly good lot will contest the main race of the day over755 words
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Article613 1940-02-09 15 FOLLOWING are the scratching and order of running in Singapore to-morrow: Horses, class 3, div. 4, 5% furs. Amazon. Horses, class 3, div. 2, 7 fan. Nil. Horses, class 3, div. 2, 55 V 2 furs. Nil. Horses, class 3, div. 3, s' furs. —Nil. Horses,613 words
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116 1940-02-09 15 (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Feb. 8. Fthe first of the annual interY.W.C.A. hockey matches playe here to-day during the Chinese New Year holidays, Ipoh beat Kuala Lum pur by the only goal scored, Mrs. Jone netting a few minutes before the fina whistle.116 words
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Article37 1940-02-09 15 (From Our Own Correrpondent) Kuala Lumpur Feb. 8. IN the other games in Un Colts' hotkey tournament played '"re to-d.:y Nepri beat Singapore by i goals to one and. Perak and Selai tlrcw two-37 words
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Article75 1940-02-09 15 F -DAY'S matches in the Malayan Colts hockey tournament ars as follows: Perak vs. Negri Sembilan, 7 a.m. and Selangor vs. Penan*, 8 a.m. at the Y.M.C.A. Selangor vs. Singapore, 4 p.m. and Perak vs. Penang, 5 pan. at the S.C.R.C. TO-MORROW To-morrow's fixtures are: Singapore vs. Perak.75 words
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Article236 1940-02-09 15 Selangor Beat Negri 5-2 (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Feb. 8. IN the opening match of the annual Colts' hockey tourney played on the V.M.C.A. ground to-day, the Selangor Colts beat the Negri Semb lan Colts by five goals to two. Exchanges were even most of236 words
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Article180 1940-02-09 15 IN the second match, alter a titanic struggle, the Singapore Colts were just able to beat the Penang Colts by the only goal ol the match, scored lute in the second half. A draw we lid have been a fair verdict, for Penang put up180 words
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Article52 1940-02-09 15 THE February Medal (stroke) at the Keppel Golf Club will be played for on Saturday and Sunday. The qualifying- round for the Niblock Cup, open only to members with i a handicap of only 14 and over, will be played off in conjunction with the52 words
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Article, Illustration768 1940-02-09 15 Twenty -Five Ties Completed Yesterday WHILE the commencement of the S.C.C. Chinese New Year open invitation lawn tennis tournament yesterday morning' was favoured with brilliant sunshine, after the opening: day's play on Thursday had been abandoned owing to rain, further play in the afternoon768 words
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Advertisement36 1940-02-09 15 Did you MACLEAN your teeth to-day? Ah I see you did MACLEANS PEROXIDE TOOTH PASTE Saks Representative: A. T. Gillespie, P.O. Box 217, Singapore r If you use a solid dentifrice, try Macleans Solid Peroxide Dentifrice36 words
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Article, Illustration82 1940-02-09 16 The R.A.F. enjoyed themselves as much as the children when they gave a party to French children from \i!!iues near their billets. R.A.F. men serving tea to French children, who have heaps of good things before them. .Abovo Air Vice-Marshal ft82 words
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Article, Illustration13 1940-02-09 16 A working party returns after a spell of trench digging hi the snow13 words
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