The Straits Times, 27 February 1940
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Title Section38 1940-02-27 1 FINAL EDTN. The Straits Times [ESTABLISHED NEARLY A CENTURY.) MALAYA'S LEADING NEWSPAPER— LARGEST NET SALES 16 PAGES SINGAPORE, TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 1940 PRICE 5 CENTS The Straits Times 16 PAGES SINGAPORE, TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 1940. I»RICE 5 CENTS.38 words
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Advertisement141 1940-02-27 1 Try MIEN CHON& TAILORING We only ask for a trial order. m Col«m«n St. Singapore. -Phone 4816- SINGAPORE, 140 CECIL ST. ('PHONE 5471) c^ eC t qX^ tv°^ *A ""f^ ?Yv« W I M lIIIIJII I RIDING A JL S BEATS FIELD OF jV|jk| 74 RIDERS LJti^^ FIFTY-SIX MILE P*3/141 words
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Advertisement348 1940-02-27 1 KUALA LUMPUR, 25 JAVA ST. i PHONE 3683 >. v^eait tit vii J \k all 1 SHE M^&g; THREE(JENEKATIUi\SnFENfi!^Nn'«?inVEnKST WOMEN s^jPr A CLEAR FLAWLESS SKIN .AN ESSENTIAL LOVELINESS fl fi Cyclax Special Lotion is the greatest ot all Cyclax Preparations tt is the corner-stone ot the Cyclax ;aB HflH Home348 words
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Advertisement18 1940-02-27 1 for PERFECT STYLES DRESSMAKING READYMADES Call at MADAME PAGE'S SALONS 13, Battery Road, Singapore. HOTEL MAJESTIC Kuala Lumpur.18 words
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The Straits Times DOMESTIC OCCURRENCES
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Article34 1940-02-27 2 THE Widow and family of the late Mr. See 800 Ih beg to tender their thanks to all relatives and friends who sent scrolls, wreaths, bands, banners and those who attended the funeral.34 words
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Article51 1940-02-27 2 MADAM TAN KIM NEO, wife of the late Mr. Heng Yam Huat, and her sons, Heng H;»k Chua, Hak Yee and Hak Seng, wish to thank all who attended the late Mr. Heng Yam Huat's funeral and also to those who sent wreaths and letters of condolence In their sad51 words
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Advertisement571 1940-02-27 2 SMALL APS. 25 cents per line (Six words). Minimum charge $1. Box No. 25 cents extra. Small Ads. are prepayable CARTER.— To Mabel, wife of H. L. Carter at General Hospital, Singapore on Feb. 23, a son MUNCEY-W ALLEN.— The engagement is announced between Joseph William, son of the late571 words
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Advertisement849 1940-02-27 2 SITUATIONS WANTED CANTONESE COOK -BOY and house-boy. Speak English. Apply 65 Calrnhlll Road. Phone 7697. A LADY GRADUATE of the Madras University, India, Registered Accountant of three years standing, practising as Auditor In Madras, desires to offer her services as an Aocountant, Internal Auditor, Manager, Branch Secretary or any other849 words
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Advertisement902 1940-02-27 2 BOARD RESIDENCE LOXTON PRIVATE HOTEL 7 Oxley Rise. Single Rooms from $75. Double from $140 Fun Board. Bath and Verandah. Phone 7817. SEA PAVlLlON— attached to Grove Hotel Suitable for married couple or bachelor. Full service from hotel. Apply 109, Meyer Road. ENGLISH COUNTRY GUEST HOUSE: 2 and 3 Tanglin902 words
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Advertisement860 1940-02-27 2 PUBLIC NOTICE? HAYTOR RUBBER ESTATES LIMITED. (Incorporated In the straits Settlements) NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that at the Annual General Meeting of the Company to be held on Saturday the 16th March 1940, the Directors will recommend that a dividend of 8 per cent., for the year ended 31st December860 words
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Advertisement304 1940-02-27 2 BUSINESS CARDS ETC. Room 35. Rallies Uotei Sports Suits in Silk and Cotton Sarongs. APB 1 IBEA1 BEA GREY has received a supply of special photographic papers. Bring: your negatives to her for fine pictures GREY GALLERY 5, BATTERY RD., (2nd floor) EDUCATIONAL ADMISSION definitely closes on Mar. 1, for304 words
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Advertisement92 1940-02-27 2 USED CARS 1939 FORD V-8 SALOON SMALL MILEAGE LIKE NEW $1500. 1939 FORD 1O H.P. SALOON SHOWROOM CONDITION $1400. 1938 FORD 22 H.P. SALOON SPLENDID CONDITION $1400. 1938 MINX SALOON BLACK FINISHEXCELLENT $1370. 1936 WOLSELEY 12 H.P. SALOON —COMPLETELY OVERHAULED NEW PAINT «5c TYRES $775. 1938 FORD 1O H. P.92 words
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Advertisement359 1940-02-27 3 P. 0. BRITISH INDIA AND APCAR LIKE. (tncorporat«o in England) PENINSULAR ANT ORIENTAL S.N Co MAII PASSENGER AND CARGO SFRVICE^ The best possible services; 1 are being maintained to the; United Kingdom, also to Hong Kong Shanghai. Passengers are requested to register their requirements, but under present circumstances sailings are359 words
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Advertisement436 1940-02-27 3 SHIPPING ANNOUNCEMENTS < incorporated in Japan i GENERAL PASSENGER AGENTS FOR CUNARD WHITE STAR TO LIVERPOOL Colombo Mm. Sue*. Port Said. Naples. Marseilles. Gibraltar. Lisbon and Liverpool Sail Sonr* xHUSIMI MARU Mar. 15 16 i 4 HAKUSAN MARU Apr. 4 X Omits Lisbon -f Calls Bombay TO LIVERPOOL VU Sues.436 words
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Advertisement663 1940-02-27 3 LUXURIOUS ONE-GLASS MOTORSHIPS Cabins with Private Bath— Excellent CuUlnt PASSENGER FREIGHT SERVICES HOMEWARDS: to Colombo, Aden. Port Said, Palestine. Beyrouth Marseilles. Casablanca, London, Antwerp Rotterdam. Copenhagen and Scandinavia OUTWARDS: to Bangkok Saigon. Manila. Hongkong. Shanghai and Japan, For particulars regarding sailings, fares, tic. please apply to THE EAST ASIATIC CO.,663 words
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Advertisement483 1940-02-27 3 MANSFIELD CO., LTD. BLUE FUNNEL LINE Frequent Sailings to Un.: J Kingdom and United States of America. Dates are not guaranteed, all cargo bookings subject to Conference War Clauses. WESTKRN AUSTRALIA THE SHORTEST SEA .^OUTE AT THE CHEAPEST FARE Regular Services to Fre mantle (Perth) via Java by first class483 words
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1273 1940-02-27 4 Fraser Co.'s Singapore Share Quotations MONDAY, FEB. 2«, 194«: 5 P.M. Ampat Tin (is) 5s 6s 6d Austral Amal (5s) 8s Cs 6d c.d. Austral Malay (E> 37s 39s cd. Ayer Hltam 24s 25s Ayer Weng (£> .70 .75 Bangrin Tin 21s 9d 22s 0d Batu Selangor ($1) 1.55 1.601,273 words
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238 1940-02-27 4 Singapore, Feb. 26, 5 p.m. MLN1.VG Buyers Sellers Ampata 6/1% 5/6 Austral AmaJg. 6/1% 6/4 Batu Selangors 1 58 1 62 Hong Patts 1.27 1.30 Jelebut 0.88 0.91 Kampong Lanjuts 23/3 24/K. Kamuntlng 8/- 8/9xd Kamuntlng 11/6 12/6cd Klang Rivers 2.03 2.09 Krainats 11/9 12/3238 words
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Article376 1940-02-27 4 Mails close at the General Po?t Office as iollows TO-DAY Aden Air) 5.00 p.m Africa t Air> 5.00 p.m. Australia (Surface) noon Burma (Air) 5.00 p.m. Canada (Air) 5.00 p.m China (Air) 5.00 p.m! Egypt (Air; 5.00 p.m. Great Britain and Europe generally Air) 5.00 p.m376 words
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Article114 1940-02-27 4 iProm Our Own Correspondent) London. Feb. 26 The following are to-day's "bid" quotations for Fixed Trusts:— s. d. Briti&h Empire "A 17 British Empire "B" 8 British Empire Cumulative 14 British Empire C'prehensive 13 Brltifh General "A" 19 British General "B" 15 British General "C" 12 3olci Producers114 words
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Article43 1940-02-27 4 The Conte Rosso is due here at 10 ajn. to-morrow from Trieste, Venice, Brindisi, Port Said, Massaua Aden, Bombay and Colombo. She will berth at the wharf and is expected to sail at 5.30 p.m. for Manila, Hong Kong and Shanghai.43 words
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Letters To The Editor
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Letter749 1940-02-27 4 Will The Considerate Ones Go To Germany? To the Editor of the Straits T>mes Sir,— Assuming they were right in their exegesis and application of the text "If thine enemy hunger, feed him," and assuming that the blockade was so adjusted that the free importation of foodstuff749 words
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Letter212 1940-02-27 4 Winston Churchill's Speech Gives Encouragement To the Editor of the Straits Times Sir,— lt warmed my heart, M each time it does, to hear the realistic speech of the First Lord of the Admiralty, the Right Hon. Winston Churchill. He, at least, is not an 'ostrich": H.MJS. Cossack212 words
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Letter983 1940-02-27 4 I More Views On How To Handle Germany To the Editor of the Straits Times Sir, Will you allow me to criticize your leading ar:icle "The Cobra's Fangs"? In it you complain that the gentlemanly behaviour advocated by meny of our British statesmen is a stupid way983 words
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Advertisement489 1940-02-27 4 NERVOUS EXHAUSTION made her an INVALID FOR YEARS. Too often the sufferers from exhaustion get little or no sympathy. Weighed down by a burden of fatigv.e, they drag their way through the heat and fever of the day, half-dead with lassitude. Yet there is a way out a diet rich489 words
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Page 4 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous68 1940-02-27 4 TIDE TABLES SINGAPORE To-day H. W 00.59 am 9.5 ft.: 1.16 pan. fl.l ft. L. W. 8.57 a.m. 1.4 ft.; 7.23 p.m. 16 ft. To-morrow H. W 1.35 a.m. 94 ft.; 2.04 p.m. 9.1 ft. L. W 7.42 ajn. 13 ft: 7.58 pm 2.4 ft. Thursday, Feb 29 H W.68 words
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FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL NEWS
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Article260 1940-02-27 5 Production Expected To Balance Consumption THE tin exportable allowance for the second quarter of this year was fixed at 80 per cent, of standard tonnages by the International Tin Committee at a meeting in London yesterday. This is a reduction of 40 perReuter; British Wireless - 260 words
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Article182 1940-02-27 5 COMMODITIES EXCHANGES (Prom Our Owb Correspondent; London, Feb. 26. fOMMODITV a nd Exchange maifkets closed as follows wltb previous Quotations Id parenthesis:— RIBBER: Firm. i Spot 12 15 16d 13 116 d ((134 d2 34d34d3 4 d 12\d) March 13d 13' 4 d (12\d 12 13 16d) April-May 12d 12'182 words
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Article74 1940-02-27 5 Shanghai. Feb. 27. IN preparation for the re-opening of the Yangtze and Pearl rivers, a Sino-Japanese concern has been forma ly inaugurated to operate shipping services along the Yangtze, according to Chinese reports. Known as the Central China Shipping Company, the new concern is capitalized atReuter - 74 words
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Article104 1940-02-27 5 SINGAPORE PRODUCE PRICE Singapore. Feb. 27. noou. Gambicr 750 Hamburg Cube $13.00 Java Cube $12.00 Pepper White Muntok $14.25 White $13.75 Black 825 Copra Mixed $3.45 Sun Dried v $3.80 Sago Flout No 1 LiiiRga $6.35 Fair $G.35 $6.35 Sarawak $6.50 Jeiotong Palembang $15.00 Banja $14.50 Sarawak $15.50 Tamoca Small104 words
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Article125 1940-02-27 5 RAUB AUSTRALIAN Gold Mining Co Ltd., produced 1,807 ounces of fine gold in the lour weeks ended Feo. 24. This compares with 1.906 ounces in the preceding four weeks. Tne local secretaries say that the crashing battery treated 5,330 tons of ore. returning 1,215 ounces of125 words
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228 1940-02-27 5 FRASER COMPANY LIST OF CURRENT DIVIDENDS Books Company Dividend Close TIN Austral Amal 3d. Austral Malay 9d. and 13 bonus Mar. 4 Berjuntai 6d. Feb 19 Raub 6d. Mar. 8 Selayang 4'£d. Sione Tin 3% Int. less tax Feb. 29 Talam 7»£% final Feb. 23 do 1Vi% tat do. Thabavrleik228 words
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Article299 1940-02-27 5 London, FeO. 26. The following are to-days closing middle quotations: Shares arc of £1 denomination The above are dealers middle price: brokers' margins, brokerage and stamp duty are not Included.— Exchange Telegraph unless otherwise stated: Uon. Loan 5Vo 1944-64 funding Loan 4% 1960-90 War Loan 3 *,4299 words
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Article88 1940-02-27 5 Tuesday, Feb. 27, noon. Bayers Sellers Prices Prices No. IX R.S.S. (Spot loose) 37^4 38 No. IX R.S.& Cab. In cases Frb.-Mar. 89 V* '9^ Sellers option (I.KA.Q R.S.S. lab. In bales Feb.-Mar. 36 fc 36** Sellers option F.A.Q. R.S.S. t.o.b In bales Feb.-Mar. 35%88 words
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Article565 1940-02-27 5 TIN QUOTA DECISION SURPRISES SHARES UNLIKELY TO BE AFFECTED By Onr Financial Correspondent Singapore, Feb. 27. THE feature of the market to-day is 1 the decision of the International Tin Committee fixing the exportable allowance for the second quarter of this year at 80 per cent, of565 words
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Article174 1940-02-27 5 The following are me excnange rates this morning according to the dally circular Issued by the Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation SELLING London T.T 2/4 1/16 London demand 2/4 1/16 Rate for freight 2/4% Lyons demand 2057 Switzerland demand 208 Hamburg demand New York demand 46ft Montreal demand 51%174 words
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Advertisement24 1940-02-27 5 COMMERCIAL UNION ASSURANCE COMPANY LIMITED (Incorporated in England) SAFEGUARD YOURSELF against LOSS OF PROFITS AND DAMAGE CAUSED BY FIRE. Phone 5271 Manager: A.C. POTTS.24 words
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Advertisement277 1940-02-27 5 WE CAN SUPPLY EX. STOCK. LATEXOMETERS HYGROMETERS (Wet and Dry Bulb Thermometers) HYDROMETERS and THERMOMETERS INQUIRIES INVITED. GRAFTON LABORATORIES LTD. SINGAPORE and KUALA LUMPUR. THERM. NO. t. Pains in Back Gone in 3 Hours If you suffer terrible sharp pains or dull wearing down aches in back or sides, yon277 words
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Advertisement211 1940-02-27 5 THE MERCANTILE BANK OF INDIA (TRUSTEES) LIMITED. Guaranteed and Controlled by THE MERCANTILE BANK OI INDIA LIMITED The Company, .vhich is incorporated in the S.S and registered as a Trust Company, undertakes the following duties: EXECUTOR OR rRUSTEE OF A WILL ADMINISTRATOR OF ESTATE OF DECEASED PERSON TRUSTEE OF A211 words
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Advertisement299 1940-02-27 6 A BREEZY TOPICAL COMEDY OF THE NAVY, Produced with The FULL CO-OPERATION OF THE ADMIRALTY. TO-DAY missis 9.15 PM. ALH AM BRA BRITISH LION presents Sji 0^ Jm b^2 H^k €fl 5^ w\ t^m J J M|^|ig rUff tLL m f (Britain's Funniest l^tfl M with A LIFE ON THE299 words
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Advertisement165 1940-02-27 6 COMING SHORTLY 1 ALHAMBRAI IkauiT ***** 1 mj w A WARNER BROS. Fim Nauonai Pkture t JANE BRYAN. flora robsoN RAYMOND SEVERN UNA O'CONNOR t DirtettJ h EDMUND COULDING Sow* Pit* by J.m« HiltSi W Mil?»» Kn~ j tltt No»el Wr )••>•• Hilio* M«i.« ky Mm S««i»« "cIfTNTs^E RUGS An165 words
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Advertisement153 1940-02-27 6 TO-NIGHT 6.15 9.15 VI^^VFVVW A FASCINATING ROMANTIC I•J[ r TRIANGLE PACKED WITH THRILLING AIR EPIC ___^^^^M^^^^^^^^M GEORGE BRENT JOHN PAYNE OLIVIA DE HAVILLAND In Warner Btm.' Greatest Air Thriller! WINGS ,°h f b NAVY With FRANK Mt HUGH. JOHN LITEL Week-end Matinees— 2 P.M. OLD_CHICAGO. also THE JONES FAMILY IN153 words
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Article, Illustration21 1940-02-27 7 A Finnish soldier hauling a machine '-'i on a toboggan, en route to the front line.21 words
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405 1940-02-27 7 FINNS ABANDON FORTRESS ON ISLAND OF KOIVISTO Defending Air Force In Series Of Clashes With Red Planes THE Finnish troops have given up the Koivisto island fort- ress, where Finnish batteries have been shelling Russian troops on the mainland of the Karelian Isthmus, states the latest Finnish communique issued inReuter - 405 words
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Article114 1940-02-27 7 London, Feb. 26. THE question of the export ot oil from Rumania in all its aspects was at present under discussion, stated Mr. R. A. Butler, Foreign Under I Secretary, in the House of Commons to-day. While the discussions continued, he was not in aReuter - 114 words
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67 1940-02-27 7 London, Feb. 26. THE ashes of the late Lord Tweedsmuir, who was cremated in Montreal on Feb. 15 arrived in England to-day. The casket containing the ashes, which was brought by a British warship, was landed at Plymouth. A naval guard of honour with riflesReuter - 67 words
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Article37 1940-02-27 7 Stockholm, Feb. 26. M. GUENTHER, the Swedish Foreign Minister, to-day expressed satisfaction with the result of the conference at Copenhagen among Sweden, Norway and Denmark. No further meeting of Scandinavian ministers has been arranged. Reuter.Reuter - 37 words
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Article76 1940-02-27 7 Paris, Feb. 26. IT is stated here that the presence of British warships off Petsamo in the north of Finland is doe to the fact that there are some German naval units, including submarines, at Petsamo and Murmansk. Owing to ice conditions in the Arctic,Reuter - 76 words
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147 1940-02-27 7 London, Feb. 26. QUESTIONED in the House of Com- *< mons regarding the extent ol Norwegian territorial waters, Mr. R. A Butler, Foreign Under-Secretary, said the question of principles on which, in view of the special configuration of the Norwegian coast, the limit of territorialReuter - 147 words
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Article74 1940-02-27 7 Ahmedabad, Feb 26. THE general strike fixed for to-day by the joint board of the Textile Labourers' Association has been called on* following an agreement reached this morning. The strike was averted by an appeal of the Governor of Bombay to employers and workers who agreedReuter - 74 words
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Article75 1940-02-27 7 London, Feb. 26. CUPPLEMENTARY estimates Issued to-day providing for the increase .n the strength of the British Army arc made for the preoent financial year which ends on Mar. 31. The Army Council states that the numbers already voted f^r the year totalling 275,000 have been very75 words
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40 1940-02-27 7 London, Feb. 26. AUSTRALIA will have a record wheat harvest this year, according to a broadcast statement. Already 193,000,000 bushels have been delivered by farmers and the total is expected to reach 250,000,000 bushels.— Reuter.Reuter - 40 words
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Article52 1940-02-27 7 Berlin, Feb. 26. A COMMUNIQUE claims that a U-boat xi commanded by H. Schultze, has returned from a distant voyage. She is reported as having sunk 34,000 tons of shipping during this trip. The communique adds that: This U-boat has now sunk altogether 16 ships totalling 114,000Reuter - 52 words
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Advertisement306 1940-02-27 7 TO-NIGHT Cocktail Dance 7 p. m. to 9 p. m. DINNER and DANCE (informal) 9.45 to midnight NO ADMISSION CHARGE RAFFLES ORCHESTRA directed by DAN HOPKINS MARCH_ 2Sth^_Jt9th <c _3Oth^ -r"fITPTTPQ OP 1Q40" 40 ARTISTS Lj/\l£.lir.O 134U 40 nANCE HOSTESSES I'rncecds to the Children's Aid Society. SEA VIEW H HOTEL306 words
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Advertisement412 1940-02-27 7 BOX S JIfiW^SWPfPJ TO-DAY OFFICE I PHONE MdLdY/rjMa/rMoDEHN 3.15 fll CINEMA— I 3400 IiB9@S!HKBS69HBaB^^ £15- Q 1 R init,..^ i. HOi>k <;()■> STARRING OPENING TO-DAY crosby and campbell 99 kids and Bing! Bing Crosby in his grandest role as the Broadway showman who made the kids of yesterday into the412 words
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1210 1940-02-27 8 The Straits Times SINGAPORE, TUESDAY, FEB. 27, 1940. (179th. Day of the War.) ANOTHER PEACE OFFENSIVE? Week-end political speeches suggest that another peace offensive may be on the* way. Hitler has spoken of the modesty of Nazi demands and has, as we predicted in October last, adopted the role of1,210 words
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Letters to the Editor
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Letter284 1940-02-27 8 L. H. Trueman Replies To His Critics To the Editor of the Straits Times Sir, It would be amusing, were it not so pathetic, to see how eagerly your three correspondents of Feb 22 (who bashfully hide their identities under the noms-de-plume EF.E.P., Average Malayan, and Galway Castle)284 words
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Letter199 1940-02-27 8 Reference To Our Blood Brothers In Germany To the Editor of the Straits Times Sir,— We owe to you a debt of gratitude for publishing the letters of Brock Griggs and Trueman. Not every editor, in these days, wopld have done so. Whilst many may consider such199 words
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Letter144 1940-02-27 8 Invitation That Was Not Delivered To the Editor of the Straits Times Sir,— On page Bof the Straits Times to-day is an effusion signed by a Mr. H F. Brock Griggs. On page 16 are photographs of the magnificent, cheery looking "boys of the bulldog breed" of144 words
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Letter56 1940-02-27 8 To the Editor of the Straits Times Sir,— Could the Malay news from the Radio Station ZGE, Kuala Lumpur, be improved? The translated Malay news at present is grammatically styled in English, which is awkward to the ears of the Malay listeners and is difficult to understand.— Yours,56 words
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Letter81 1940-02-27 8 To the Editor of the Straits Times Sir,— On behalf of a number of Royal Air Force men, I should like to thank the management for the courteous treatment we always receive at the hands of the stall of the Alhambra cinema. This is particularly applicable to the employee81 words
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Letter238 1940-02-27 8 Reply To Protest On Behalf Of Services To the Editor of the Straits Times Sir, Please allow me some space in your valuable paper to reply to Mr. Arundale's letter of Feb. 17. The Government, the Harbour Board and the Municipality provide quarters for their employees from the238 words
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Letter196 1940-02-27 8 Venus, Jupiter, Saturn 6? Mars Now Visible To the Editor of the Straits Times Sir,— The planets which your correspondent "Mars" refers to in his letter of Feb. 21 are Venus and JupiterVenus being the higher and brighter of the two. Slightly to the right and above Venus, at196 words
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Letter132 1940-02-27 8 Cinema Patrons Object To Three-Cent Charge To the Editor of the Straits Times Sir,— Patrons who go with bicycles to the Cathay Cinema have to pay three cents per cycle for parking them in the compound of the theatre near the Kirk Terrace end. There are several notices132 words
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Letter137 1940-02-27 8 No Improvement On The Grove Road Route To the Editor of the Straits Times Sir,— Some weeks ago I had occasion to write a few lines in your columns regarding the bus service from town to Katong, via Grove Road. So far no improvement has been made in137 words
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Letter58 1940-02-27 8 To the Editor of the Straits Times Sir. I stiongly support your correspondents' letters on the evil of cracker-firing. Modern science has revealed that disturbing noises are harmful to the nerves, hence the restrictions on horn-sounding by motor vehicles, and other measures to minimize noise. Even typewriters are noiseless58 words
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Letter272 1940-02-27 8 More Suggestions For Raising Money To the Editor of the Straits Time* Sir,— l quite agree with tlio following statement in your article of Feb. 22, under the heading "A Lead from the F.MJS.":— Other means of raising money lie ready to hand. They are numerous and simple272 words
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Letter192 1940-02-27 8 Problems Of Domiciled Indians To the Editor of the Straits Times Sir,— l am pleased to hear that the local-born Indians are considering forming an association of their own. The need for such an association has been felt for some time. There has been an attempt by192 words
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Letter143 1940-02-27 8 Record Of A "Venerable Nazi Sage" To the Editor of the Straits Times Sir, In April last, in one of my letters to the Straits Times, I described Hitler as "an ambitious dissembler." Some of your correspondents described him as a sage who, without shedding much blood, had captured143 words
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Letter89 1940-02-27 8 To the Editor of the Straits Times Sir, —Qaite a lot has been wri'.ten abcut lorries travelling at a high speed along Buklt Timah Road, and "speed cops" have been put on their tracks. That is all very well, but what about the vehicles inspectors riding motorcycles along89 words
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Advertisement305 1940-02-27 8 ELEMENTS OF PRACTICAL FLYING by P. W. F. Mills. A thoughtful, concise and Informative exposition of the basic theory and practice of Modern Flying, and a detailed survey for Students and Air Pilots. Price only $2 70 or $3.00 Post Free. G. H. KIAT CO., LTD. C-8, Robinson Road Singapore.305 words
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Advertisement58 1940-02-27 8 EYE EXAMINATION or MODERN GLASSES Greatest Accuracy and Lowest Charres. (We possess the best equipment). Everbright Optical Co. QUALIFIED EYESIGHT SPECIALISTS 19. Cholla Street. Phone 4435. C. S. CHONG, Dr. of Optometry. The Actual Value of Railways as a National Asset is Considerably more than can be shown in any58 words
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Advertisement8 1940-02-27 8 MORE LETTERS WILL BE FOUND IN PAGE FOUR8 words
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Article198 1940-02-27 9 Progress Of War In The Air AN authoritative summary oi' Royal Air Force work and the progress of the war in the air from Jan 1 to the middle of February give3 as the outstanding features: Firstly, the sowing of magnetic mines by Nazi aircraft wasReuter - 198 words
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Article96 1940-02-27 9 Germen Activity On Western Front c Luxembourg, Feb. 27. GREAT German transport activity on on the ripht bank of the Moselle is i reported by the correspondent of the Obermoseizeitung. Ke declrres that < trains were never so numerous and < that long columns of lorries, infantry < and cavrlryReuter - 96 words
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47 1940-02-27 9 REUTER learns that the Swedish steamer Santos tons) has been sunk in the northern region of the North Sea. There were 30 persons on board including a number of passengers. So far 12 ye reported to have been sa ved47 words
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58 1940-02-27 9 Belgrade, Feb. 27. THE Yugoslav Government has been compelled to cancel numerous export licences granted to Germany, notably for a large delivery of horses. "This step is due to the cessation of delivery of German goods to Yugoslavia which Germany explains as58 words
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59 1940-02-27 9 The Hague, Feb. 26. THE new 300,000,000 guilders loan has been over-subscribed, says Reuter. The proceeds of this loan, which rnrries 4 per cent, interest, will be used for funding purposes as the floating debt of Holland is now about a;>i:,n)0,000 coders. This loan was59 words
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712 1940-02-27 9 Attack After Attack On New Positions LOSS OF ISLAND FORTRESS REGARDED AS SERIOUS Finns Stand Firm With Fresh Reinforcements WITH the capture of the Koivisto island fortress, whose batteries have been shelling Russian troops on the mainland of the Karelian Isthmus, the Red Army hasReuter - 712 words
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166 1940-02-27 9 MR. Leslie Hore-Belisha, who was War Minister during the critical months prior to the outbreak of war, and held that offtce until last month, is writing a series of weekly articles on world affairs which will appear exclusively in Malaya in the Straits Times. Mr.166 words
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Article180 1940-02-27 9 THE Distinguished Flying Cross has A been awarded Squadron-Leader Andrew Douglas Farquhar of the Auxiliary Air Force in recognition of gallantry displayed against the enemy. The Air Ministry states that Squa-dron-Leader Farquhar "led his squadron with magnificent dash and courage on several occasions," and180 words
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115 1940-02-27 9 ACCORDING to a Polish Government -ti. communique two well-known Polish industrialists, Robert Geyer, president of the Lodzi Chamber of Commerce, and Guido John, an ironmaster, were shot by the Gestapo because they refused to sign documents stating that they were of German natlona'ity. Both belongedReuter - 115 words
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124 1940-02-27 9 Lhasa (Tibet). Feb. 27. pIFTS including a silk scarf, a bar of gold and bags of silver were presented to the boy Dalai Lama on behaif of the British Government here yesterday by Major J. B. Gould, Political Agent in Sikkim. The Dalai LamaReuter - 124 words
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Article416 1940-02-27 9 ROOSEVELT MUSSOLINI Letter Delivered By Mr. Welles ITALIAN indifference to the visit 1 of Mr. Sumner Welles, U.S. Under -Secretary of State, suddenly Save way to lively interest yesterday, and authoritative circles in Rome, now feel that concrete results may follow Mr. Welles' return to America. Mr. Welles, who is416 words
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91 1940-02-27 9 Berlin U.S. Red Cross Work In Poland Fis announced in Berlin that the German Government has given the American Red Cross permission to carry out relief work in "the territory of the government-general" of Poland Representatives of the American organisation will be allowed to enter this territory to distribute suppliesReuter - 91 words
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58 1940-02-27 9 Chungking, Feb. 26. MARSHAL Feng Yu-hsiang, the erstwhile Christian General" is heading a committee for the construction of a tomb to the Unknown Solider. Kneeling Iron figures of Wang Chlngwei and his wife will be erected in front of the tomb to perpetuate the58 words
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225 1940-02-27 9 London, Feb. 26. •THE Cairo newspaper Ahram, in an article by deputy Ahmed-Mokhtar entitled "Britain and Islam," draws a striking comparison between the fate of the Muslims under British and those under the Bolsheviks, says Reuter's special diplomatic correspondent. Deputy Mokhtar relates how, duringReuter - 225 words
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58 1940-02-27 9 Air Raid On Paris Is Repulsed By A.- A. Guns Paris, Feb. 27. GUNFIRE was heard on two occasions in Paris last night, following an air-raid alarm over north-west France. The alarm lasted 47 minutes. German planes flew over the Paris region at about 1030 p.m. Anti-aircraft runs immediately openedReuter - 58 words
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82 1940-02-27 9 £250,000,000 FOR PLANES Allied Funds In United States Washington, Feb. 27. MR. H. Morgenthau, secretory of the U.S. Treasury, said he was convinced the British and French governments had -$1,000,000,000 (£250,000,0p0) In foreign exchange with which to pay the $1,000,000,000 worth of aeroplanes contemplated in their purchasing programme over theReuter - 82 words
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Article220 1940-02-27 9 THE King and Queen yesterday visited a Scottish naval base and a statii n of the fleet air arm where th<?y presented decorations to war pilots. They were met at the naval bas*> under the bows of a big German shipone of the biggestReuter - 220 words
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Article200 1940-02-27 9 N. Scotland To Be Protected Area THE War Office announces that a large area in North Scotland is to be declared a protected area from March 11, under the defence regulations. After that date no person will be allowed to remain in or enterReuter - 200 words
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126 1940-02-27 9 BRITAIN NORWAY'S TERRITORIAL WATERS Professor Koht Admits A Misrepresentation THE Norwegian Foreign Minister, Professor Koht, has now admitted that in his speech last Tuesday arising out of the Altmark incident he unintentionally misrepresented the attitude of the British Government on the use of Norwegian v/aters by foreign v.arships. Professor Koht126 words
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61 1940-02-27 9 Chungking, Feb. 27. ACCORDING to the latest Chinese A field dispatches from the south Kwangsi front, the Japanese during the past week launched attrcks to the west, north and east cf Nanning. These attacks however, are regarded as being in the nature of d'v?rsicns whichReuter - 61 words
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Advertisement118 1940-02-27 9 T)' I UA&J& Wmi i **smm\ H: J 7m\?>* %hH@9 Bffifaft-. Bb3Rs^ j& jfimmm fUo Uhuaq uuitU two i^Ly 'W'lfJ* \f\JlC' nMwwlO wVllrl iHf£ :/T J 3**pGv9 |IWwlrlir Completely cover the n am wil i, 5 thick pastry of flour und water the flavour everyone likes has m+mmm ,nd made118 words
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Article1164 1940-02-27 10 Visit To A Blockhouse Of The British Sector MILLIONS LABOUR ON VAST SYSTEM OF DEFENCE IN DEPTH BOTH in front of it and far behind it, France's great Maginot Line has fortified positions stronger than those which proved all but impregnable to infantry assault1,164 words
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Article177 1940-02-27 10 MMOAMM RAFFLES UUI'Kt tail Dance 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Dinner Dance (Informal 9.45 to Midnight. OAKKK K I 111- .VI HF GEYLANG Bolero Open ptwataU Luntah 8 30 p.m. OKI VI WOBI H •n. I'iMiUnK'ht. Globe: Women in the Wind. Sky: 3 ComTbeatTO: Chinese Piclun HAWl HDKLU Happj177 words
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Article14 1940-02-27 10 Donations to the Singapore branch of the Finnish Red Cross Fund now total $9,863.14 words
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Article124 1940-02-27 10 Two Municipal Posts Offered SUPERNUMERARY OFFICERS APPLICATIONS are invited by the Singapore Municipal Commissioners for two candidates as supernumerary officers for training purposes. This is part of the advancement scheme which provides for the calling of candidates to fill future vacancies. Successful cand dates will be trained124 words
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Article271 1940-02-27 10 "Hitler— Beast Of Berlin At The Cinema "Hitler— Beast of Berlin" (Roland Drew, Steffi Duna, Greta Granstedt). Producers Pictures Corp. Charity showing at the Alhambra yesterday. AMERICA, a neutral country in the Second German War, has made another realistic film exposing the brutality of Nazidom, and the Chinese Section of271 words
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Article98 1940-02-27 10 THE fourth foreign tour of the Greater Marcus Show, which was in Singapore la^t year, is now in process of booking. In 1934, the show embraced Japan China, Hong Kong, the Philippines and the Straits Settlements. In 1937 an extensive tour of Mexico was made,98 words
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Article39 1940-02-27 10 (From Our Own Correspondent) Johore Bahru, Feb. 26. WORK on the extension of Batu Pahat hospital is' to start shortly. There will be an additional 40-bed male ward which is estimated to cost about $35,000.39 words
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Article, Illustration353 1940-02-27 10 (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Feb. 26. A DECISION to cable to the National Government at Chungking asking it to effect the immediate release of members of the East River Territory Service Corps (Pok Low) party, was arrived at yestr| day at a353 words
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199 1940-02-27 10 UOLDING the ceremony for the first time in 11 years much 11 of this time having been spent on active service in the Libyan Desert and in Palestine with little opportunity for ceremonial parades the Ist Battalion, The Manchester Regiment will Troop the Colour at199 words
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Article25 1940-02-27 10 An address on "After School Education will be given by Mr. Yao Pheng Geek, at the School Chapel Hall, Coleman Street, to-day at 8 p.m.25 words
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Article141 1940-02-27 10 AN M.C.S. officer, Mr. R. L. German, makes fun of decentralisation In a book of topical verse, "Tropical Tripe," to be published at $1 in aid of the Malaya Patriotic Fund. Mr. German writes: When Government was centralised In Jalan Raja, K.L. Our Departmental Heads were141 words
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Article305 1940-02-27 10 Luncheon With Governor To-day ACCOMPAINED BY HEIR TO THRONE f\N a three-day visit, the Raja of Perlis, Tuan Syed Alwi, ruler of Malaya s smallest and most northerly state, arrived in Singapore today accompanied by his grandnephew, Tuan Syed Putera, the heir to the throne305 words
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Article73 1940-02-27 10 A SINGAPORE Chinese woman oi the labouring class who gave birth to triplets— all boys— a fortnight ago has been admitted to the Salvation Army women's home, with her three babies. The women already had four sons when the triplets were b:rn She felt unable73 words
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Advertisement226 1940-02-27 10 Genalex (Reid, trade Mo-k) NEW MODELS SETTING A NEW STANDARD IN EXHAUST FAN DESIGN LUBRICATORS y SUSPENSION w^ jjF^ v f X. {fixing or mi >Sv Nw //^^n«tl£3Hl^^ -\j Cushioned <• S E JlSv^xs *^B rubber) /TOJ^JJJ tit li. ~^A Patent applied L^ i (or. v?" Tf J& J *^Wiiii226 words
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922 1940-02-27 11 Malay And Indian Journals On Notable Step Forward PROOF THAT BRITAIN REGARDS HERSELF AS A TRUSTEE ASIATIC opinion in Malaya, as voiced by the Malay and Indian newspapers, is warmly appreciative of the important developments in British Colonial pojicy announced last week. All the922 words
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Article116 1940-02-27 11 A CHINESE and his wife and two other men of the same race were taken to hospital with severe knife injuries shortly after eight o'clock last night. The stabbing occurred in Pickering Street, not far from the Central Police Station. Hearing cries, policemen were quicklj116 words
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147 1940-02-27 11 Indies Praise For Broadcasts In Dutch COUNTERACTING NAZI RADIO THE first comments on the broad- casts of news in Dutch from Singapore, inaugurated just over a week ago, have been received from the Netherlands Indies. A listener on the East Coast of Sumatra writes: "The first two broadcasts have come147 words
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186 1940-02-27 11 THE story of an attack during a strike at Pulau Tekong brickworks was told in the Singapore Criminal District Court yesterday when iive men stood their trial on several charges. The accused were Lim Eng Seng, Qoh Char, Kang Chhiong, Ong Boon Chong and Ng186 words
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Article141 1940-02-27 11 /\N the grounds that he needed the house for his own occupation because the premises he was occupying were unsuitable for his family of 18, a Singapore landlord successfully applied to the Rent Assessment Board yesterday for the ejectment of the tenant of a house.141 words
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Article106 1940-02-27 11 A 13-YEAR-OLD Chinese boy who was sentenced to four years in the reformatory for the theft of a tin of chocolates, escaped from a police van yesterday as he was being escorted to his house. He was being taken to find his father who had106 words
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436 1940-02-27 11 THAT the primary object of the case was to give publicity to a regulation which was "not being observed as it should be." was the statement made by Chief Court Inspector E. H. Tunn, in a summons case against Harrison Company Ltd., in the Singapore436 words
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Article, Illustration31 1940-02-27 11 The King inspecting a detachment of New Zealanders outside the Mansion House, where he attended a reception on the occasion of the Centenary of New Zealand.31 words
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600 1940-02-27 11 Says Temptation To An Easy Life Strong In Malaya "IN this country, where the temptation to an easy life is so ctrong and persistent, The subtle penetration of pagan philosophy is easily the greatest danger," said Archdeacon Graham White at the annual parochial meeting600 words
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289 1940-02-27 11 Judge Treats Case As Revision Not As Appeal COMMENT ON AN "UNUSUAL STEP" TREATING a case as a revision and not as an appeal because the magistrate did not give his grounds of judgment, Mr. Justice PedJow yesterday quashed the conviction by a police magistrate who had sentenced an Indian289 words
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Article69 1940-02-27 11 IN ths Singapore second court yesterday Kong Ah Wah pleaded guilty to a charge of snatch-thtevins. It was alleged that he snatched a gold necklace valued at $20 from a woman. Annie Lim, in Bencoolen Street on the morning of Feb. 18. He was sentenced to69 words
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Advertisement28 1940-02-27 11 jB M lH ''■WTWMBwHrwA^m\ He Knows Its Good For Him! Pure, safe, wholesome Mountain Milk Best for Baby, Best for you I Sole Agents: Jip^TRAVE RSLSoj^r BB 2928 words
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Advertisement175 1940-02-27 11 Bed^) I*7 FOR THOSE FURNISHING/ ——PRICES ARE RISING FURTHER-- 1 Fortunately we have a large and comprehensive range of smart furnishing fabrics purchased recently that are still moderate in price. Make your selection now THESE PRICES ARE UNREPEATABLE PRINTED LINENS FOLK WEAVES For everlasting wear. Floral Always a nice attractive175 words
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Article, Illustration35 1940-02-27 12 Sbr John Herbert, the new Governo r of Bengal and Lady Mary Herbert arriving in State on the Royal Calcutta Turf Club course to witness the Governor's Cup race recently.35 words
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798 1940-02-27 12 Mule Transport Corps Described As "Front-Line Troops" By BRITANNICUS THE announcement that Indian troops had landed in France was avidly seized upon by Goebbels with his starving appetite for propaganda meat. The cowardly British men bringing Indians to fight for them Soon the798 words
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Article258 1940-02-27 12 rvUA buah kapal terbang Jerman telah ter- bang di-atas negeri Belanda sa-malam. Sa-buah daripada-nya telah di-lawan oleh kapal terbang Belanda lalu berbalas2 tembak antara kedua-nya; kapal terbang Belanda itu kerra beberapa kali. Kbabar2 dari Hague berkata bahawa oleh sebab Jerman telah menchabul dalam kawasan Belanda, bahakan telah258 words
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Article59 1940-02-27 12 TAKING the oath before Mr. Justice Pedlow In the High Court yesterday, Mr. Frederick Guy Livingstone was admitted to practice as an advocate and solicitor in the Straits Settlements. Mr. R. Williamson made the petition on behalf of Mr. Livingstone. The Attorney-General was represented by Mr. E. N.59 words
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263 1940-02-27 12 Immediate Steps For Dominion Status New Delhi, Feb. 15. IMMEDIATE steps to estaolish Dominion Status in terms of the Statute of Westminster in India in 1941 are urged by Maulvi Abdur Rashid Choudhury in a resolution tabled for the present session of the Legislative Assembly. To decide what these steps263 words
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Advertisement177 1940-02-27 12 FEVERISH w£% COLDS? JtJ THE \^7 Alk a- Seltzer Lver since the £reat 1918 influenza cni'lrmic doctors have been relying on alkalies plus acetyl salicylic acid for treating colds and grippe. -l^. Alka-Seltzer combines this fcli!L^ treatment in one easy and VJ '-U pleasant to take, quick to act, effervescent177 words
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Advertisement508 1940-02-27 12 For Th* Blood, Veins. Arterie* nnei Heart am\^ Wm^^& And Stop Limping DON'T let Leg Tioubles cripple you. Take Elasto, the Great New Biomedicat Remedy itaf cures through the blood, and have done with enforced rest, worry, sufiering and expense. Leg aches and pains soon vanish wheo Elasto w taken508 words
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262 1940-02-27 13 France's New Fortifications In North Already Completed Paris, Feb. 26. GERMANY is at present working on a defence line south of the Danish frontier in south Jutland, it is learned here from a reliable surce. The line is to be dug fromReuter - 262 words
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88 1940-02-27 13 MRS. Louise Carnege Thomson 19-year-old grand-daughter of Andrew Carnegie, the Scot 3 boy who became an American multi-millionaire, has glren birth to a 71b. baby girl in Edinburgh. Forty-two-year-old Gordon Thomson, an Edinburgh advocate, first met Louise Carnegie Milller 16 years ago, when she v/p.s88 words
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Article164 1940-02-27 13 London, Feb. 26. A REMARKABLE flight has been made by a pilot of the R.AJP. coastal command. The pilot, who was recently awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross, brought his aircraft and crew safely home after being hours crossing the North Sea with a broken rudder.Reuter - 164 words
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Article84 1940-02-27 13 WILLIAM NEVILLE, despite his 84 year 3 a sturdy, rural Briton, and his 81-year-old grey-haired wife Emm:i were buried together in the villace churchyard at Twyford, Hampshire Thus their last wish was fulfilled. Always Mrs. Neville had told her husband in their declining years84 words
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Article, Illustration16 1940-02-27 13 President Lebrun inspecting sailors aboard a French warship, during his visit to a naval port recently.16 words
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327 1940-02-27 13 London, Feb. 26. THE Glasgow steamer Loch Maddy, 4,996 tons, was torpedoed in the north Atlantic last Thursday, four lives being lost, it was learned today. Thirty-five survivors were picked up by a warship which is believed to have sunk the U-boat.Reuter - 327 words
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57 1940-02-27 13 Pa -is, Feb. 26. A COMMUNIQUE issued here report? j increased activity of contact units I at various points of the front between the Moselle and the Saar. A communique issued in Berlin states that German chaser planes which went up over Heligoland Bight failedReuter - 57 words
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32 1940-02-27 13 London, Feb. 26. FOUR GERMAN prisoners who escaped from an internment camp in northern England on Saturday were recaptured to-day 14 miles from the camp.— Reuter.Reuter - 32 words
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Article75 1940-02-27 13 "MIGHT HAVE BEEN A MISTAKE Copenhagen, Feb. 20. THE Swedish foreign minister, when questioned by correspondent* regarding the bombing of the Swedish village of Pajala by Soviet planes, said, "My personal belief Is that it was a mistake." He added It was not difficult for Soviet planes to lose their75 words
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316 1940-02-27 13 "Our Fourth Line Of Defence," Declares Mr. R. S. Hudson London, Feb. 26. "EXPORT trade> in wartime is a vital necessity," declared Mr. R. S. Hudson, Secretary of Overseas Trade, speaking at Glasgow to-day. If in time of peace we had to sellReuter - 316 words
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Article52 1940-02-27 13 ONE hundred and sixty-five full grown African lions, well known to film-goers, are being psycho-analyzed at Gay's Farm in California, by RtectHti from the state university. The professors attend two days week, four hours at a time, to study the animals' behaviour and reactions, j says British52 words
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Article124 1940-02-27 13 Given Final 1 raining In Great Britain London, Feb. 26. •THE FIRST squadron of the Royal Canadian Air Force, which arrived in England on Sunday morning, is composed of three units— the Ottawa squadron, the Toronto squadron, and the Winnipeg squadron, which gives representation to WesternBritish Wireless - 124 words
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Article39 1940-02-27 13 Tokio, Feb. 2G. REAR-ADMIRAL G. W. Wennecker, newly-appointed military attache to the German Embassy in Tokio, has arrived here, accompanied by his famhy. He was captain of the 'pocket battleship' Deutschland until recently. Eastern News.39 words
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Article33 1940-02-27 13 London, Feb. 26. GEN. McNaughton, G. O. C Canadian forces in England, has taken over the administration of the entire Aldershot Command for the next six days while Gen. Broad is on leave.—Reuter.Reuter - 33 words
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Advertisement40 1940-02-27 13 SILEXT SERVICE lT 1 [j j§jj ALWAYS SURE dSf'^m^ BATTERIES FOR CAR STARTING LIGHTING Sole Agents: BORNEO MOTORS LTD. Spore. Malacca, Strtntai, K. L. Ipoh Pensng. Advt. of the Chloride Electrical Storage Co., Ltd. (Incorporated in England) Oldham Lane, Singapore.40 words
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Advertisement25 1940-02-27 13 Mr fc^^ y V^\ YirCD DCCD\ilPfii% 1 1 lit H BEtnwtl U malt hops yeast vßEjiilLy DISTRIBUTE* 111 1 fRASEI S HEAVE LTD. l» P"V25 words
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480 1940-02-27 14 HITLER AND CHAMBERLAIN SPEECHES C ONTRASTED Easy To See Where Lies The Better Chance For Europe World THE contrast between the week-end speeches of Mr. Chamberlain, the British Prime Minister, and Hitler form a subject for comment in newspapers all over the world. The London newspapers express warm approval ofReuter - 480 words
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Article, Illustration24 1940-02-27 14 A. T. S. And Canadians In Snow fight Canadian soldiers stationed somewhere in southern England enjoyin; a snow-ball fight with Auxiliary Territorial Service girls.24 words
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84 1940-02-27 14 New York, Feb. 26. ONE of the most interesting developments in war diplomacy is that Hitler apparently now feels it necessary to reply to Mr. Chamberlain whenever the latter speaks as if he feared that Mr. Chamberlain's words were somehow getting through to Germany."Reuter - 84 words
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113 1940-02-27 14 APATHETIC attempt to promote feeling against the British Government was made from a radio station which was heard calling itself the new British broadcasting station. Post office engineers believe It Is a low-power station operating somewhere in "a distant part of the continent." The113 words
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Article134 1940-02-27 14 Tokio Premier Defines "New Order" Aims Tokio, Feb. i»J. DEPLYING to a question by Dr Tongo Tstebe at the plenary session of the House of Peers, the Prime Minister Adm. M. Yonai, defined the new order in East Asia in accordance with Prince Konoye's statement. "The134 words
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Article116 1940-02-27 14 Berlin, Feb. 25. LOCAL help for economic undertakings will be provided by the German Government, according to an order issued by the national defence council published in the official gazette, states the official news agency. "In order to maintain the national economic value of enterprises broughtReuter - 116 words
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40 1940-02-27 14 Toklo. Feb. 26. THE ban on shipping movements of Shantung Peninsula between Weihaiwel and Tsingtao has been completely lifted by the Jajwinese Fleet in North China waters, according to a report from Tsingtao.— Eastern News.40 words
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189 1940-02-27 14 'Necessary For PostWar Stability' Washington, Feb. 28. A RESOLUTION lor continuing the United States' present trade pact programme for three years from Juna 12, which was approved by the House of Representatives on Friday, will be considered by the Senate this week. The resolutionReuter - 189 words
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Article180 1940-02-27 14 Washington, Feb 26. THE United States may now be said to be prepared for a break with tradition that the President should never serve for a third term. Most Journals and political commentators now agree that President Roosevelt will probabiy run ?gain, and if he doesReuter - 180 words
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Article57 1940-02-27 14 Shanghai, Feb. 26. pOMPLETING the gradual transfer V* of the French Command In China from Tientsin to Shanghai, Col. Casseville, G.0.C., French troops in China, arrived here yesterday from Tientsin, accompanied by his chief of staff, Captain Florent. Col. Cassevllle's command include! the French garrisons atReuter - 57 words
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Advertisement479 1940-02-27 14 SCIENCE WINS It b a well established fact that millions of dollars and lakhs of rappees, to say nothing of other currencies, are expended annually in repairing the damage done by Tt -mites or White Ants as they are commonly called. In the Malaya Tribune of August 10th 1937, It479 words
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Advertisement174 1940-02-27 14 DO YOU FEEL <O SLEEPY jJSjflt AFTER LUNCH M^ IP you feel exhausted after a few Start taking Wincarnis at one* hours' work in the morning and nd regain whole-day energylunch leaves you drowsy and energy that enables you to work lethargic, it can mean only one hard and to174 words
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Miscellaneous958 1940-02-27 14 Broadcasting TO-DAY nkom SINGAPORE (496 m.); PMN 10.26 me i (29.2 m.1: *DB 11-86 mc/s (25.3 m.): SDC 15.16 met ZI1L 1.33 mc/i (ZZ5m.j rig «o m ZUP 9.69 me/. (3*.96m-l 11!>J!B lnl 1.15 pjn. Miscellaneous gramophone vle V° 4^™ p J^ea'Sert Pe'ter records; 1.30 p.m. News mid-day rubber tin958 words
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Article, Illustration19 1940-02-27 15 Kho Sin Kie, the Chinese Davis Cup player, who passed through Singapore with his English wife yesterday.19 words
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Article265 1940-02-27 15 Signals Win Final TTHE Malaya Signals beat th? 7th Mountain Battery «R.A.) by two goals to nil in the final of the Command Small Units hockey final yesterday, played at Tanglin, and were presented with the cup by the General Officer Commanding, Malaya, MajorGeneral L. V.265 words
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Article157 1940-02-27 15 RETURNING a score of 42— HR 2 -31V2 Mrs. G. E. Kerr and Mrs. W. Gunstone won the women's February foursomes competition at the Keppel Golf Club. The best of the other scores returned were: Mrs. O'Sullivan and Miss D. Hirst 47 13=34; Mrs. R. J.157 words
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408 1940-02-27 15 Says He Might Play In The Malayan Championships KHO Sin Kie, famed Chinese Davis Cup player, and his 20-year-old English bride, the former Miss Jan Katherine Gordon Balfour, were in Singapore for a few hours yesterday when they arrived from England on their way408 words
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Article198 1940-02-27 15 PLAYING on Ihe Y.M.C.A. ground, Prince Edward Road, yesterday, Wearnes and Thornycrofis drew two-all in a Business Houses' League soccer match. The result was against the run of play, for Wearnes were the better side and had a much larger share of the game. After198 words
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Article24 1940-02-27 15 SOCCER: Business Houses League, Oversea Chinese Bank vs. Singepore Cold Storage, Stadium; Y.M. C.A. trial. Prince Edward Road. TENNIS: V.M.C.A. tsurnament.24 words
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Article198 1940-02-27 15 Lall Singh Gets 125, Sivananam 152 (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur. Feb. 26. SELANGOR batsmen had a field day over the last week-end when no less than three of them scored centuries. A feature of the cricket season in the State this year has been the198 words
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120 1940-02-27 15 vFrom Our Own Correspondent) Seremban, Feb. 25. TWO outstatlcn teams of Neeri Sem1 bUan. the Malay Regiment of Port Dickson and the Tampin XI. met at Port Dickson to-day in a two-innings cricket match, which ended in a win for the visiting Tampin120 words
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Article152 1940-02-27 15 TPHE second bi-monthly mixed lour- somes competition at the Royal Singapore Golf Club for February was played at Bukit Timah on Sunday afternoon and resulted in a win for I.Ir. and Mrs. M. M. Paterson with a net score of 33Vi. Thirty-six cards were taken152 words
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405 1940-02-27 15 YESTERDAY'S matches in the Y.M.C A. tennis tournament resulted as follows: Men's Handicap Singles: Lt. K R. Kochar (—3) beat Tan Yong Poh (—15.3) ft— 0, 3—6, 6—3; Yap Ah Hian (—30) beat T. W. Ong (+3) 6-4, 6—1; R. Nathan (—15.3) beat Dr.405 words
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Article, Illustration50 1940-02-27 15 Among the famous sportsmen who have Joined the Forces are several London football slars. Here is a sergeant instructing Ted Drake (centre), the Arsenal and England forward, and Sam Bartram. Charlton and international goalkeeper, in guard duty, at aa R.A.F. depot on the East Comst.50 words
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347 1940-02-27 15 Pressmen Beaten After Keen Game On F. N. Ground Uniteers 2; Straits Times 1. {/"EEPING up an unbeaten record so far this season, Uniteers scored their third successive win yesterday when they beat the Straits Times soccer team by the odd goal in347 words
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Article44 1940-02-27 15 Fa friendly soccer match on the padang yesterday, the first string of the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders beat the S.R.C by four goals to three. m Exchanges were fast and even, and both sides had a fair share of the play.44 words
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Article41 1940-02-27 15 UNABLE to field a team, Nestanffto save the Honglcong and Shanghai Bank a walk-over in a Business Houses' League fixture at the Stadium yesterday. The Bankers turned out in foil force, but Nestanglo had only nine players.41 words
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Article21 1940-02-27 15 HTHE Municipal Services soccer t^am 1 will play a friendly grame with the GP.O. at Farrer Park this evening.21 words
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Article312 1940-02-27 15 Traction Company Beaten SIME DARBY had a well earned soccer win yesterday when they defeated the Traction Company by three goals to one in their Business Rouses' League fixture played on the S.H.B. ground. The result m a lair indication of play, but it must be312 words
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Article37 1940-02-27 15 *I*HE final of the women's club cham- pionship at the Royal Singapore Golf Club was played yesterday afternoon and won by Mrs. F. G. R. Brittorous, who beat Miss S. Lucas 5 and 4.37 words
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Article32 1940-02-27 15 T*HE S.C.C. second soccer team beat the second string of the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders by two goals to nil in a keenly competed "friendly" on the padrng yesterday.32 words
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Article, Illustration401 1940-02-27 16 Unit 250 Years Old pAPT. F. P. Barclay, of the Royal Norfolk Regiment, who led a patrol far into enemy territory and secured valuable information, has been awarded the Military Cross and Lance- Corporal H. Davis, who accompanied him, has been awarded the401 words
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