The Straits Times, 7 March 1940
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Title Section35 1940-03-07 1 The Straits Times >4 PAGES [ESTABLISHED NEARLY A CENTURY.) MALAYA'S LEADING NEWSPAPER— LARGEST NET SALES PRICE 5 CENTS. _^INGAPORE,_THURSDAY, MARCH 7, 1940. The Straits Times 24 PAGES SINGAPORE, THURSDAY, MARCH 7, 1940 PRICE 5 CENTS35 words
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Advertisement290 1940-03-07 1 For Up-to-date TAILORINGMIEN CHONG You are assur*.* ol real satisfaction. a Colsman St. O*r Singapore. -Phone 4816- Bk^j ft SPECIFY "STAR 1 type if ill BB Pumps for heads up to Sr^ffiSP ill ii I bl eet an<^ ca P ac^^ es 2 »S llllil i Bbl irom 60 tO290 words
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Advertisement6 1940-03-07 1 SINGAPORE. 140 CECIL ST. CPHONE S471).6 words
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Advertisement178 1940-03-07 1 SOFT FURNISHINGS AND CARPETS ||-Jj| INTRODUCING AN jjjj \§M OUTSTANDING COLLECTION I^= i¥ Interesting S CRETONNES i Exclusive W £i 1 o %>. 00 01 Attractive BROCADES DAMASKS ECONOMY PRICES* If you are unable to call yourself, may we forward a range for your inspection? ROBINSON'S I :o> CXPANDEO HCTAL178 words
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Advertisement162 1940-03-07 1 FINAL EDTN. for PERFECT STYLES in DRESSMAKING ft READYMADES MADAME PAGE'S SALONS 13. Battsry Road. Singapore. HOTEL MAJESTIC Kuala Lumpur. KUALA LUMPUR. 2b JAVA ST. ('PHONE 3083). TAIKOO SUGAR pure, refined cane sugar of the highest quality Refined and packed by a British Company in a British Colony obtainable at162 words
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DOMESTIC OCCURRENCES
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Obituary91 1940-03-07 2 DICKINSON.—At Poolc. Dorsetshire on March 6. 1940, Mabel Sidney, wife of Courtenay Dickinson, sfter a long illness. By Cable. CHOA SIEW JlN.—Aged 25 the son of Mr. Mrs. Choa Eng Wan, the grandson of the late Mr. Lee Choon Guan and Mrs. Lee Choon Guan. passed away peacefully at91 words
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Advertisement525 1940-03-07 2 ©u»Straite§[MH£9 SMALL APST Minimum charge $1. for advt. not exceeding 4 linrs. More than four lines 25 cents per line (Six words). Box No. 25 cents extra. Small Ads, are prepayable SITUATIONS VACANT When applying for any position advertised hi these columns send copies of testimonials Do not send originals.525 words
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Advertisement861 1940-03-07 2 FOR HIRE REFRIGERATOR— New or Used. Phone 3333 < HOUSES FLATS. TO LET 1 NEW BUNGALOWS Angullia Park Angullia Co NEWLY FURNISHED FLAT. Complete with linen and crockery Immediate entry. Flat 27— Capitol. < ATTRACTIVELY FURN. HOUSE in town. Mod. San. Rent $125. Apply Kwa Cheng Joo. '< 10 Chulia861 words
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Advertisement860 1940-03-07 2 MOTOR VEHICLES MORRIS 2 SEATER, good running order. Insured till Feb. 1941, taxed, $175 or nearest offer. Box No. 408, Straits Times. HILLMAN MINX 1938 SALOON De Luxe excellent condition (1.300 or nearest offer. Available early April Box 405. Straits Times. AUSTIN, OPEL, MORRIS, Plat. Hillman, Ford, In good condition860 words
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Advertisement599 1940-03-07 2 AUCTION NOTICES j ATTRACTIVE AUCTION SALE of a complete suite of essentially modern European dining room furniture, wardrobes, dressing tables, sitting room suite, colourful English centre carpets, etc., etc. (By Order of Royal Swedish Consul-General. Mr. E. Sandberg) To be held at our Saleroom No. 64, Chulia Street. On Friday,599 words
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Advertisement1421 1940-03-07 3 SHIPPING ANNOUNCEMENTS LUXURIOUS ONE-CLASS MOIORSHIPS Cabins with Private Bath Excellent Cuisine —Moderate Fares PASSENGER FREIGHT SERVICES HOMEWARDS: to Colombo. Aden. Port Said, Palestine, Beyrouth. Genoa, Marseilles, Casablanca, London, Antwerp, Rotterdam, Copenhagen and Scandinavia. OUTWARDS: to Bangkok Saigon Manila Hongkong. Rhanghal and lapan For particulars regarding tailing* fares r<c. please apply1,421 words
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Advertisement198 1940-03-07 3 MANSFIELD CO., LTD. BLUE FUNNEL LINE Frequent Sailings to Un.tj Kingdom and United States of America. Dates are not guaranteed, all cargo bookings subject to Conference War Clauses. WKSTKRN AUSTRALIA THE SHORTEST SEA ~JTE AT THE CHEAPEST FARE Regular Services to Fre mantle (Perth) via Java by first class passenger198 words
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Page 3 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous517 1940-03-07 3 Broadcasting TO-DAY SINGAPORE ZHL 1.33 mc/t (225ml ZHP 9 69 mc/» (30 96ml 1.15 p.m. Miscellaneous gramophone records; 1.30 p.m. News; mid -day rubber, rt.i and copra prices; 1.40 p.m. Interval; 5.00 p.m. Hindustani muslct: 5.30 p.m. Cantonese historical drama: ''Sow Wan Yong"t; 5.55 p.m. Cantonese relectlonst 6.45 p.m Cantonese517 words
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Miscellaneous584 1940-03-07 3 MROM VDB ».65 me 131.^0 w.ij VIM b.O4 me a (49.6 m); PMN 10.26 me t (29.2 ml: Vim 11.86 nc/i (25-3 mi: VIM .516 me 4.50 Programme preview; 4.53 p.m. Tea concert, 5.50 The eagle's nest; b 20 p.m Swing music; 6.50 p.m. News and weather reports; 7.15 p.m.584 words
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Correspondence
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Letter691 1940-03-07 4 Moral Crusade Based Upon Practical Life To the Editor of the Straits Times Sir, The inauguration of the New Life Movement in Nanchang by Generalissln-o Chiang Kai-shek Chairman of the Military Affairs Commission of the National Government of China, has set a good example for691 words
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Letter60 1940-03-07 4 To the Editor of the Straits Times Sir,— The Hannibal has been lost, but members of the public who are now charged excessive rates for their airmail do not know whether this aircraft was outward or homeward bound and if any of their mail was aboard. Is this60 words
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Letter251 1940-03-07 4 Reply To Defender Of Sakai Conversions To the Editor of the Straits Times Sir,— Like one of your other correspondents I, too, congratulate you on your liberal-mindedness in allowing all sorts of views to be published in your columns, and it seems to me that this is the251 words
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Letter247 1940-03-07 4 Portuguese Scientist's Discoveries To the Editor of the Straits Times Sir,— On Feb. 29 you published an article about "Soul Surgery." dealing with the operations performed by Dr W. Freeman and J. W. Watt. I welcome the fact that the recent advances in therapy of mental diseases find247 words
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Letter236 1940-03-07 4 Apathy On Subject Of Venereal Disease To the Fditor of the Straits Times Sir.— Several days ago you were kind enough to print one of my letters giving suggestions for ridding Singapore of venereal disease. Only three people found this subject Interesting enough to call for a236 words
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Letter129 1940-03-07 4 To the Editor of the Straits Times Sir, Many "prophets of gloom," like your correspondent "Etnom" of Muar, are very free with their kind assertions. "Why doesn't somebody do this or that?" Such "help" does not turn the Eurasian machine one jot. Let the critics lend a hand129 words
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Letter79 1940-03-07 4 To the Editor of the Straits Times Sir. Recently several correspondents wrote about the chap jee kee menace, but there seems to be no change at all. The daily lottery is still in full swing. Why cannot the police do something to counteract this menace? They ought79 words
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1061 1940-03-07 4 What People Of India Owe To The West To the Editor of the Straits Time* Sir,— l have read Mr. E. P. Vasudev's remarks on my letter published In your issue of Feb. 13, wherein I dealt with the value of English and the prejudice1,061 words
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Letter449 1940-03-07 4 English Education In India To the Editor of the Straits Times Sir.— ln these days of false notions of patriotism, when everything of foreign origin is generally condemned, it is not surprising that two of your correspondents attempt to belittle the value of English education in India.449 words
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Article, Illustration29 1940-03-07 4 The Queen enjoys a joke with officers of the Merchant Marine whom she inspected during Their Majesties' tour of the West Country.29 words
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FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL NEWS
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Article406 1940-03-07 5 Shares Remain Inactive: Rubber Steady R) Our Financial Correspondent Singapore, Mar. 7. ALL sections cf the market, both commodities and shares, continue very dull. The shadow of income tax is responsible for the lack of interest In the share sections and in the rubber market uncertainty regarding406 words
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Article242 1940-03-07 5 Commons' Questions On Quota Cut London, Mar. 6. IN the House of Commons to-day, replying to Mr. R. R. Stokes (Lab., Ipswich), Mr. Malcolm Mac Donald, Secretary of State for Colonies, said he was aware that certain tin producers in Malaya were opposed to the InternationalReuter - 242 words
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Article135 1940-03-07 5 Malls close at the General Post Office as follows:— TO-DAY Australia air 5 pjn. Burma surf ace 5 p.m. China: Kunming surface 9 a.m. India (East. North and South i surface 5 pjn. Indo-Chiua surface 9 ajn. Java air 10 a.m. and 5 p.m Sumatra Medan135 words
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Article516 1940-03-07 5 STOCKS AFLOAT RISE SHARPLY SPOT POSITION STILL TIGHT IN a weekly report on the rubber market, issued this morning, Lewis and Peat (Singapore), Ltd., write: Nothing very notable has occurred on the rubber market during the past week, but prices have remained very steady and in516 words
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Article175 1940-03-07 5 The following ar« Uu exchange rates tola morning According to the dally circular Issued by the Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation SELLING London T.T 2/4 l/l« London demand 2/4 1/16 Rate for freight 2/4% Lyons demand 2057 Switzerland demand 208 Hamburg demand New York demand 48% Montreal demand SIS175 words
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Article103 1940-03-07 5 DURING the week ending Feb. 24. 1940, exports of canned pineapples from Malayan ports amounted to 28 056 cases, of which: 24 330 (87 per cent.) cases were to the United Kingdom. Nil per cent.) cases to the Continent of Europe, 750 (3 per cent.) cases103 words
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Article365 1940-03-07 5 London, Mar. 6. QN the Stock Exchange to-day sentiment v was cheered by the announcement of the new war Loan but at best business was generally moderate. Tills was attributed to the fact that buyers were holding off while giving consideration to the new loan. Gilt-edged were365 words
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Article116 1940-03-07 5 Rice quoted per koyan M ptcols. Other commodities qnoted per pleat exeeyl where otherwise ftsted. Buyers Seller! GanibieT 7.50 Hamburg cube $13.00 Java Cube $12.00 'eppet White Muntok $13.75 White $13.25 Black 8.25 ■opra Mixed $3.40 Sun Dried $3.80 iago Flout No 1 Lingga $6.25 Fair $6.25116 words
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Article145 1940-03-07 5 The Singapore Chamber of Commerce Rubber Association held its 1,476 th. auction yesterday, there were catalogued 1,633,110 Ib. —729.07 tons; offered 1,506,207 1b.—672.42 tons; sold 1,180,262 1b.—526.90 tons. London Spot 12' id. New York Spot 18' i cents. tibbed Smoked Sheet Cents Per Lb. itandard Quality 38%145 words
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Article91 1940-03-07 5 Thursday, Mar. 7, noon. Buyers SeUert Prices Price* N». IX R.B.S. (Spot loow) M t»% No. IX R.S.S. f.ob. In eases Man* 39% Seller* option G.F.A.Q. B.S.S. r.o-b. in balea March S7H S7H Sellers option FAQ. B S.S. 1.0. b. In bale* March UK 36ft91 words
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Advertisement159 1940-03-07 5 Safeguard YOUR VALUABLES Our Strong Rooms are your Protection. It is impossible for an individual to provide for his valued possessions the safety that is afforded by our vaults where we have safe boxes of various sizes for hire at moderate rates. HIRERS themselves hold the KEYS and ONLY THEY159 words
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Advertisement239 1940-03-07 6 From the Brilliant Pen who gave the world 'Lost Horizon" 6c "Goodbye Mr. Chips" Comes another masterpiece I TO-DAY 39X5,3 9 X5, 6.15 AL|<AMBRA rt Ira jtur l\ Jainea PAUL «MA^ f 1 JANE BRYAN |l'|Flir| 1-3H /S?* FLORA ROBSON V i k lil H Ra>mond S<vtrn Una V I239 words
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Advertisement423 1940-03-07 6 L/ MATINEE AT 6.30 P.M. CHILDREN 50 cts. all seats LAST 2 PERFORMANCES WITH QUEENIE 6c DAVID and GOGIA PASHA VICTORIA THEATRE PRICES $3 $2 $1 SERVICES HALF PRICE T ARRIVING SHORTLY\y%% j^ =J i 7 TON|GHT 9 3 ?M HELLS ANGELS xext""chaxge: goodbye mr. chips \m:kkkm) mativfks mkn with423 words
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Advertisement290 1940-03-07 6 ACCLAIMED BY LARGE AUDIENCES NIGHTLY. 6.15 TO-NIGHT 9.15 J| J^IJ at the MT JrWfHßßr™ AIR-CONDITIONED Box Office Phone 5261 m±jM*^A~ujM±LlLM BASIL VILTOR 1 ik A RATHBDNE MdAGLEN WF jßfc. JL. SIOKIO KOIIdl" HO I GURIE-CUMMINGS-CARRILLU Daring, Gay, Spectacle of vij| SE^j^jj PARISIAN NIGHT LIFE! Exotic Glamorous Love- &W^F HORROR of290 words
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1283 1940-03-07 7 Fraser Co.'s Singapore Share Quotations VEDNESDAY, MAR. 6, 1940: 5 P.M. MINING Buyer* Seller* Anipat Tin (4s) 5s 5s 6d Austral Amal. (5s) 6s 9 d 6s 3d c.d. Austral Malay 35s 37s x.d. Aver Hi tarn 24s 25s Ayer Weng .60 .70 Bangrln Tin it) 21s 9d 22s M1,283 words
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Article151 1940-03-07 7 COMMODITIES EXCHANGES (Prom Oar Ora Correspondent i London, Mar. 6. /COMMODITY and Exchange markets closed as follows with urc vlous quotations lo parenthesis: ELBBEK: Steady. Spot 12Vid 12%d (12Ud 12»»d) May 11 15 16d 12 1 16d (11 'id 12d) July-Sept HHd U9;i6d (ll%d 117;16d) Oct-Dec lHid HHd (11 l!16d151 words
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237 1940-03-07 7 Singapore. Mar. 6, S P.m. MIMING Bojera Seller* Ampatt 5/2 5/8 Aurtral Amait. 6/1% 6/44c; Batu Selangors 1.55 1.60 Hong FatU 1-25 1.37 Jelebut O.M 0.91 K&mpong Lanjuts 23/- 23/9 K. Knmuntlng 8/- 8/9 Kamuntlng 11/- 13/Klang Rivers 3.05 2.10 Kramats 11/3 12/Kuchais 1.70 1.74237 words
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Advertisement168 1940-03-07 7 HOTELS TONIGHT BOOK NOW Orchestral Concert THE SHOW O f the season 8.15 to 9.15 p.m. DINNER DANCE Qp 1940^ (formal) AH TALENTED ARTISTS 9.45 to midnight HU dance hostesses NO ADMISSION CHARGE TICKETS $2.00 Mati n^ 29th RAFFLES ORCHESTRA" directed by Dan Hopkins. CHILDREN'S AID SOCIETY SEAVIEW HOTEL FRIDAY168 words
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Advertisement269 1940-03-07 7 BOX d|7SW7T?9 TIMES office mbui 3 15 phone MaiawjMwt Modern 3 400 LmraMV' 6.15-9.15 WHKRt: KVKKVBOUt GOKS OPENING^^^ TO-DAY 7 §tfafk 2^l M^» /W UNITED ARTISTS .carried in a restless whirl around the world jKi V* of a man divided between two loves. LESLIE HOWARD I the star of PYaMALioF269 words
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Article1154 1940-03-07 8 The Straits Times SINGAPORE, THURSDAY, MAR. 7. 1940. (187 th. Day of the War.) Loyalty Taxes-IV However strongly we may be opposed to the imposition of an income tax in Malaya at the present time and we are more convinced than ever that the best interests of the country demand1,154 words
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Article51 1940-03-07 8 To the Editor of the Straits Times Sir.—Regarding the criticism of the Kuala Lumpur Malay broadcast announcements, may I suggest that the 8.M.8.C. should also avail itself of the services of a Malay announcer, now that It has become a Government concern?— Yours, etc.. JOE JR. Singapore, Feb.51 words
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Article3815 1940-03-07 8 RAPID CHANGES IN THE HOME WARTIME SCENE From Our Own Correspondent London, Feb. 20. THERE is much truth in the old proverb about the difficulty of seeing the wood for the trees. Most Malayans who have gone on leave and looked at Malaya through the wrong end3,815 words
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Advertisement298 1940-03-07 8 Here's a Device to Save Lent Strain* and Breakage. n sn^f J 7 m I THIS SCfiEWLESS CONSTRUCTION is only obtained from Nan Sin Optical House Manufacturing Ophthalmic Opticians I'HONE 6363. 325, Nrrth Bridgu Road. Singapore. Branch 113, High St., K. Lumpur. DRY SHAVING IS NO MORE TODAY A RICH298 words
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Advertisement45 1940-03-07 8 MODERN MAGIC by Professor Hoffmann. A Practical Treatise on the Art of Conjuring, with 318 Illustrations, entirely NEW and ENLAROED Edition. Price $3.60. Postage Extra. O. J. KIAT A CO.. LTD., 6-8, Robinson Road Singapore. Phone 6506 RAILWAYS have the capacity to serve the public.45 words
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Advertisement9 1940-03-07 8 LETTERS TO THE EDITOR ARE IN PAGE 4 TO-DAY9 words
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1221 1940-03-07 9 Opposition Vote Of Censure Defeated MR. MACDONALD SPEAKS ON LAND REGULATIONS Necessary To Avert The Danger Of Arab Unrest DRITISH Government policy in Palestine was debated in the House of Commons last night when the opposition vote of censure in connection with the new1,221 words
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Article150 1940-03-07 9 Stockholm. Mar. 7. INFORMATION has reached here today that Field-Marshal Baron Mannerheim. commander-in-chlef ol the Finnish armed forces, is Indisposed, says Reuter. No details about his condition are available. Field-Marshal Mannerheim who will be celebrating his seventy-third birthday on June 4, saved Finland from being150 words
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Article381 1940-03-07 9 Italian Ships Cargoes London, Mar. 7. T"HE Enemy Exports Committee meeting last evening ordered the detention as prizes of cargoes of coal carried in eight out of nine Italian vessels lying in the Downs yesterday. The ninth ship was released as it was established thatReuter - 381 words
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Article56 1940-03-07 9 Amsterdam, Mar. 7. THE Berlin-Amsterdam air mail service which was suspended on the outbreak of the war, It is understood, will be resumed on Monday. It will be operated by the German Lufthansa whose planes will also carry freight, but the approval of the Dutch Minister for56 words
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128 1940-03-07 9 A STRONG warning has been issued to officers and men of the R.A.F. advanced air striking force in France, cables Reuter's special correspondent with the R.A.F. In an order dealing with air raid precautions, the R.A.F. headquarters point outReuter - 128 words
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Article249 1940-03-07 9 Nazi U-boats And Planes Active London, Mar. 7. THE tanker Charles G. Meyer (10,000 tons) was brought into port last night. She is said to have been towed having, it is reported, been damaged by an explosion. It is learned that the tanker was attacked in theReuter - 249 words
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Article35 1940-03-07 9 Paris, Mar. 7. PAUL FERDONNET and Charles Obrecht, known as the traitors of Stuttgart" for their anti-French broadcasts from the Stuttgart radio station, have been condemned to death in their absence by a military court.—Reuter.Reuter - 35 words
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Article241 1940-03-07 9 NAZIS IRKED BY PRESS ATTACKS London, Mar. 7. A VIOLENT attack on neutral countries in connection with the war at sea was the main feature of the political review of the week in a German broadcast yesterday evening. The spokesman declared, The neutrals will be made to realizeReuter - 241 words
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Article203 1940-03-07 9 Secret Journey To New York GURPRISE was caused in London 0 last night by reports that the world's newest and largest liner, the Queen Elizabeth (85,000 tons), has crossed the Atlantic and is expected to dock in New York within a few hours. The report ofReuter - 203 words
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94 1940-03-07 9 Moscow, Mar. 7 YEVGENIG Varga, the well-known Soviet economist, writing in the Red Star, discusses the Japanese situation, and reaches the conclusion that Japanese economy has been 80 ruined that events are rapidly moving toward a social and political catastrophe. Varga also expressesReuter - 94 words
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750 1940-03-07 9 CRITICISM BY OPPOSITION Palestine Policy The Mandate R/IR. PHILIP NOEL-BAKER (Labour) moving the resolution, recalled that the Opposition held last May that the Secretary of State's White Paper was inconsistent with the Palestine mandate. The new land regulations which the Opposition now opposed were part of the policy of thatReuter - 750 words
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Advertisement83 1940-03-07 9 METR0P0L1TANV I C K E R S I SELF-CONTAINED TURBO GENERATOR SETS LOW PRICE SIMPLE EFFICIENT As supplied for tlie construction of H.M. Niivnl Hnsi\ Singapore to Malayan Collieries at Batu Arang, Sefefutor. I I /fc^Tsi; """'I'llll^M 1 mmjmm OB' V- -ff Owe i250 JkVy. and two 625 k W.83 words
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289 1940-03-07 10 NETHERLANDS INDIES TO HAVE BIG WARSHIPS Government To Go Ahead With Battle-Cruisers COMMUNIST ALLEGES "ANGLODUTCH CO-OPERATION" CRITICISM of what was described as "growing AngloDutch co-operation in the Far East was voiced by the Dutch Communist leader, M. Visser, speaking in the Second Chamber at The Hague yesterday. M. Visser urged289 words
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Article, Illustration43 1940-03-07 10 This is the front pege oj the first Malay newspaper published in the Peninsula, the Jswi Peranakan, of 1577. An interesting talk on how the Malay Press has been affected by phraseology connected with the toar is in Page 12.43 words
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Article194 1940-03-07 10 Progress Of Fund For New H.Q. WITHIN a few weeks the Singapore Boy Scouts (Local) Association hopes to claim the 53.000 donation promised by the Municipal Commissioners to its new Headquarters Building Fund. This was revealed at the annual meeting of the association. A big campaign194 words
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Article184 1940-03-07 10 R%M Id HOI EL Orchestral Concert 8.13 to 9.15 p.m. Dinner 6c Dance (Formal' 9.45 to Midnight. GA ft KICK THEATRE. GETLANG Bolero Opera presents—Manual* Iblis 8.30 p m QOfcAl WORLD Cabaret 9 p.m. to Midnight. Globe: Dust Be My Destiny. Sky: Married Before Breakfast. Atlantic Theatre: Chmese Picture.184 words
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Article83 1940-03-07 10 'From Our Own Correspondent.) Johore Bahru, Mar. 6. •THE Government has appointed a transport board to consider and advise on questions relating to traffic regulations and on any necessary amervment of the traffic rules. The folluwing will be the members of the board: the Deputy Mentri83 words
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Article48 1940-03-07 10 (From Our Own Correspondent) Johore Bahru, Mar. 6. INFORMATION having been received that rabies exists among dogs in the settlement of Malacca, the Johore State Secretary has made an order, prohibiting until further notice the importation into Johore of dogs from Malacca.48 words
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321 1940-03-07 10 NEW RHODES SCHOLARSHIPS Two For India Every Year SCHEME TO BEGIN AFTER WAR THE Rhodes Trustees have decided 1 to found two Rhodes Scholarships annually for India. Rhodes scholarships are of an annual value of £400 and tenable at Oxford University. With one or two exceptions, they are awarded toReuter; The Times - 321 words
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Article117 1940-03-07 10 'From Our Own Correspondent) Seremban, Mar. 6. THE hearing concluded to-day before the Kuala Pilah magistrate In the case in which eight Chinese exlabourers of the Japanese-owned Malay Rompin Estate. Bahau. were charged with criminal Intimidation. They were arrested by the Kuala Pilah police as a117 words
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Article, Illustration16 1940-03-07 10 French sentries on duti outside a village near the front lines.16 words
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315 1940-03-07 10 MUSLIM TRIB UTE TO SEAPOWER OF ALLIES "Most Successful Haj' In Spite Of The War THE success of the efforts made by Muslim leaders in Malaya and elsewhere to obtain a restoration of travelling facilities for the pilgrimage to Mecca is indicated by comment, received in Singapore this morning, by315 words
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Article174 1940-03-07 10 City Able To Face Dry Spell VALUE OF EXPANSION SCHEME SHOWN A SERIOUS shortage of water in Singapore might have resulted had the Municipality not appropriated a special sum recently and proceeded with the water expansion scheme, said Mr. D. J. Murnanc, Municipal Water Engineer, thii174 words
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Article120 1940-03-07 10 FVISCUSSIONS are proceeding at the Chinese Protectorate with a view to a settlement of the Singapore Harbour Board dockyard strike, it is understood. Representatives of the 1.500 strikers had a meeting with Mr. R. W. I. Band, Assistant Protector of Chinese, at the Protectorate yesterday. The120 words
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992 1940-03-07 10 G. R. TONKIN - G. R. TONKIN, By Somewhere in France. I?OR two days after receiving the rare privilege of an invitation to visit the great forts of the Maginot Line we waited at British Headquarters for the weather to moderate and the992 words
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Advertisement5 1940-03-07 10 LATEST CABLES in page FOURTEEN5 words
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Advertisement183 1940-03-07 10 CIGARETTES TOBACCO for H. M. FORCES in FRANCE (Prices also apply to certain ships of HM. Navy.) Even if he's missing home comforts, see that he doesn't -miss his favourite smoke. Maybe it's a cigarette, maybe it's his pipe or perhaps he enjoys both. Then send him lo7nl 07n riexßvrTES183 words
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426 1940-03-07 11 Press Union's Work On Behalf Of Empire "BETTER APPRECIATION" NOW BEING SHOWN IN BRITAIN "DERSISTENT efforts" to improve the standard of war news being: sent to Malaya and other Empire countries have recently been made by the Empire Press Union in I>ondon. This is426 words
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Article180 1940-03-07 11 FE Raja of Perlis has offered the sum of $50,000 as a war contribution to the Imperial Government. The Secretary of State for the Colonies has informed the High Commissioner by telegram that liis Majesty's Government gratefully accept the offer and has asked the HighReuter - 180 words
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Article60 1940-03-07 11 r India, a select committee has recommended to the Legislative Assembly a number of changes in the Excess Profits Tax Bill, one of which is that it shou.'ii be made clear that the tax relates to war conditions and that excess profits should become taxable asReuter - 60 words
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Article55 1940-03-07 11 SECOND leave for men of the British Expeditionary Force will soon be allocated. It is hoped that by the middle of this month, all those who crossed last September and October will have been home on leave, and It will then be possible to make a startReuter - 55 words
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Article437 1940-03-07 11 Patriotic Fund Accounts A STATEMENT of accounts for the Malaya Patriotic Fund up to Feb. 29, issued yesterday, shows the total sum received to have been $1,066,559.91— over $70,000 more than at the end of 1939, when the total was $994,280.88. Sums received since Dec. 31 comprised437 words
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112 1940-03-07 11 FINES totalling $20 and costs were imposed on the Malayan Engineering Co., Ltd., of Winchester House, Singapore, who were summoned in the Singapore criminal district court yesterday on two charges under the Defence (Finance) Regulations. Mr. A. L. Barrett, who appeared for the defendants, pleaded112 words
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Article, Illustration33 1940-03-07 11 The newly elected vice-presidents of the Singapore Malay Union (from left to right): Haji Jumat, Inche Ishafc bin Ahmad, Inche Tamimi bin Haji Omar and Inche Sudin bin Abdul Rahman.33 words
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683 1940-03-07 11 Income Tax Comment Chinese And Indian Newspaper Views THE Sindhi Merchants Association, Singapore, at an extra1 ordinary general meeting held on Tuesday, unanimously passed a resolution against the income tax proposals as outlined in Sir Shenton Thomas' broadcast speech on Sunday. This is the second683 words
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Article86 1940-03-07 11 MRS. MABEL SIDNEY DICKINSON, wife of Mr. Courtenay Dickinson, a former partner in the legal rtrra of Sisson and Delay, Singapore, died yesterday in England after a long illness. Mrs. Dickinson was well-known in Singapore. Her husband was here from 1910 to 1931, when he retired and86 words
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Article70 1940-03-07 11 •pHE Singapore Coroner, Mr. W. G. Porter, yesterday held an inquest on a Singapore Harbour Board labourer, Govindavani, who died from burns received at work on Feb. 4. It was stated that while removing drums containing sulphuric acid Govindavani was burnt with seven others as70 words
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Article274 1940-03-07 11 Trading With The Enemy Law AMONG approximately 600 companies and firms in a new "black list" issued under the Trading with the Enemy Ordinance in the Colony's Government Gazette last night are 24 undertakings in Malaysia and another 38 in the Far East the latter274 words
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Article49 1940-03-07 11 A CHARGE of armed robbery, with a knife, of $3 from another Chloese and one of attempted armed robbery in I Sims Avenue on Thursday last, were explained to Siew Ah Chiang in the Singapore second court yesterday. The case was postponed a week for mention.49 words
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Advertisement113 1940-03-07 11 \JH j C m'jE ILt^-JT j H2fe| i I $k Except this. Change to KLIM the uniform milk. With the world's largest THE MILK dairy section to choose from, only milk THAT KEEPS that meets a high* set standard can AMD ifFEPC itc qualify for Klim. All the water is113 words
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Advertisement45 1940-03-07 11 -nfc OF EXCEPTIONAL VALUE. SITROUX pronounced SIT.TRUE RAINBOW PACKAGE FACIAL TISSUES 300 DOWNY SOFT— ABSORBENT. QUCPTC acia tissue t c/eansingr tissue Zckage B^O\ 4 COLOURS IN flti EACH PACKAGE SPECIAL PRICE cents I W per packet ¥lIIIA¥A¥S Kuala Lumpur CmCADfIDC Penang Ipoh OlnuAr UnC Talplng45 words
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893 1940-03-07 12 Jawi Newspapers' Language Greatly Affected THE difficulty experienced by Malay journalists in finding: exact Malay equivalents for certain English words and war phrases was stressed by Inche Zainal Abidin in a talk, Many Newspapers in Malaya/ at the Rotary Club, Singapore, yesterday.893 words
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Article, Illustration27 1940-03-07 12 Gen. Vuillemin, commander of the French Air Force, chatting with Air Marshal A. S. Barratt, Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief, British Air Forces in France.27 words
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504 1940-03-07 12 Sum Should Be Available Many Times Over THE announcement of the new £300,000,000 3 per cent, loan, which is the first long-term loan to be issued during the war, is well received. The City's comment on the terms of the new loanBritish Wireless - 504 words
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Article419 1940-03-07 12 Expansion Of Second A.I.F. 90,000 TOTAL BY JUNE NEXT YEAR THE Commonwealth Prime Mini.s1 ter, Mr. R. G. Menzies, yesterday announced that the ISecond Australian Imperial Force was to be expanded into an army corps, bringing the total strength of the force up to 48,000. With reinforcements419 words
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50 1940-03-07 12 EVACUATION APPEAL BY L.C.C. LEADER MR. Herbert Morrison, leader of the London County Council, yesterday appealed to parents of children in the Greater London area to register them immediately for evacuation in case of air raids. Conferences are now being held to make arrangements for the accommodation of children.— Reuter.Reuter - 50 words
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Advertisement376 1940-03-07 12 DO YOU NEED GLASSES! Thompson Certified Frames and Mountings *lßr m are priced 53.00 55.00 [3ZSSSr& and $7.00. The tost of ft the lenses depends on is^ your eyesight needs. THOMPSON OPTICAL CO. Qualified Eyesight Specialists. 4, ARCADE BLDG.. PHONE 3002. R. A. Thompson, Dr. of Ocular Science 55 years'376 words
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Advertisement131 1940-03-07 12 il Why not have your Bathroom decorated and fitted to the same standard as the rest of your home? TWYFORDS ■Pirn Wk v9flvl&BP sanitary fixtures are designed on the most modern lines and are obtainable in many attractive colour schemes. Call at our showrooms and inspect, for yourself, our large131 words
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Article105 1940-03-07 13 Britain's Progress Since Last War SOME striking facts about Great Britain's output of munitions was given by Lord Stanhope, Lord President of the Council, in the House of Lords. He declared that we were now making ten times as many shells in a week as six105 words
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111 1940-03-07 13 Loi'don, Mar. 6. ALTHOUGH stating it was premature to specify signatures to any armJstice or peace terms at the end of the war, Mr. G. le M. Mander, (Lib., Wolvernampton E.> asked it to be made clear that it was essential that theyReuter - 111 words
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70 1940-03-07 13 London, Mar. 6. HUNDREDS of people were awakened this morning by an explosion of a bomb which shattered all the windows of a hotel in Park Lane. No one was hurt. The explosion is believed to have been caused by the I.R.A.—Reuter. The Governor-General70 words
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Article328 1940-03-07 13 Further Details Of Clash London, Mar. 6. A WAR OFFICE communique issued to-day says: "A raid on a British post in the Maginot Line took place yesterday under cover of a barrage of mortar and machine-gun fire. "The enemy succeeded in entering the post, which wasReuter - 328 words
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Article149 1940-03-07 13 London, Mar. 6. IN one of the most recent reconnaissance flights over German territory tor the purpose of observation and photography oi enemy airfields, a British pilot tells how his machine was flying over its particular objective when a German Helnkel was sighted circling round preparingBritish Wireless - 149 words
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Advertisement402 1940-03-07 13 r^^T "My f >tlier i$ hay g me trained in Singapore £jfm tor a g»od job" your ia-.-.r has iiiartc n v.is-- decinlon hi MWUOg you to li'irsin's. for there you can study for your matriculation or Senior Cambridge free from air-raid warnings nnd blackouts that prevent studious ronrentrallon. and402 words
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Advertisement346 1940-03-07 13 Faultless Cut jfjm fj^k Best Materials jHGr EVERY SUIT ||P GIAN SINGH'S l'rrlert tailoring rxrrutrd by our Hi ;bly skillrd tailor has rarnrd for v* many repeat V *'"lg order*. I M»"'^ a > vvo l)c% entrusted with your t* l!^ next or^ er '"A trial order will convince you346 words
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535 1940-03-07 14 Tokio To Control Inner Mongolia N. China To Be Semi-Independent Hong Kong, Mar. 7. ARRANGEMENTS are now complete for the long-awaited inauguration of a new central government in China under Wang Ching-wei which the Japanese have agreed to establish to run the535 words
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Article25 1940-03-07 14 JT is officially announced in Copenhagen that Denmark, Norway and Sweden will shortly open negotiations about their shipping with both the Allies and Germany. Reuter.Reuter - 25 words
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170 1940-03-07 14 London, Mar. 7. THE huge concourse of Imperial troops in the Near East is ready for an instant call to arms, Reuter's special correspondent cables from Zerka, the headquarters of the TransJordan Frontier Force. Reservists have already been called up, and170 words
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Article103 1940-03-07 14 THE 8,000-ton Dutch merchant ship Stadt Shiedam was saved from destruction by mines yesterday in the North Sea as a result of the vigilance of an air force coastal command plane. The plane sighted mines and reported their position by wireless, and flying over the shipReuter - 103 words
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101 1940-03-07 14 London. Mar. 7. IN the House of Commons last night, Mr. Wilfred Roberts (Lab.. Cumberland) asked whether the Prime Minister could now make a statement concerning the recent discussions between Gen. Chiang Kai-shek and the representative of the British Government at Chungking. Mr. R.Reuter - 101 words
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74 1940-03-07 14 Budapest, Mar. 7. "IT is in the interests of Europe that the framework of th» Czech stale should never be revived," declared the Hungarian Foreign Minister. Count Czak>. speaking in the Chamber last night. "We on our Initiative and that or our powerful friends haveReuter - 74 words
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Article48 1940-03-07 14 Milan, Mar. 6. FIERCE forest fires are sweeping the Alps behind Varese. Already the fires extend over six miles and a high wind is constantly creating new outbreaks. Troops from Milan have been called out to help fire brigades which are battling with the flames.48 words
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Article193 1940-03-07 14 Amsterdam, Mar. 6. A DUTCH submarine was sunk this morning after being rammed amidships by a tug at the naval base at Den Helder. She disappeared within two minutes but all the crew, except three, are believed to have been saved. Those who were standing193 words
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Article187 1940-03-07 14 NEW THREAT TO NEUTRALS Attacks On Ships By Germany Amsterdam, Mar. 7. MEUTRAL ships are liable to be at- tacked by Nrz' planes if they ar» accompanied by Allied vessels an official spokesman told neutral correspondents in Berlin yt:terdcy. The spokesman declared that it is usually very difficult If notReuter - 187 words
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Article214 1940-03-07 14 Attorney General And Commissions •THE question of the offering of com- mission for government contracts was raised In the House of Commons yesterday when the Attorney General, Sir Donald Somervell, was asked if he would consider introducing legislation making it illegal to offer any consideration by way ofReuter - 214 words
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529 1940-03-07 14 London, Mar. 7. DRITISH policy towards China remains unchanged, stated Mr. R. A. Butler, Undersecretary for Foreign Affairs, In the House of Commons last night. Mr. Butler re-affirmed the attitude of the British Government, recently stated in the House by the Prime Minister, thatReuter - 529 words
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Advertisement700 1940-03-07 14 MAINS, without MAINTENANCE" //^^A NON-CORRODING S/fi&Z^^XZ They do not corrode or deteriorate and maintain vfflwn their Initial carrying capacity. X^|P^ EFFICIENT The very smooth bore gives a high carrying LIGHT BUT STRONG Lsss than half the weight of cast-iron. RAPIDLY LAID The separate joints may be made In a fraction700 words
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Advertisement44 1940-03-07 14 jfl| Ps^ m ff^i Ji wtt ,mL S9w^^=i WM^A W OHlqlin can give lion a selection likejkisj^^r SS.U«— Chocol»« 1 I Lemonade on_^*~J Ifln n Jm v U l l l l n mjj IAE1 AE R^ T E MANUFACTURED BY MASBI. MIAVi I>TO44 words
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Article53 1940-03-07 15 RESULTS of three "away" fixtures in the S.A.F.A. league soccer competition yesterday were: Reserve Division: K..VF. and Police drew, 2— 2. Second Division (A): R.A. (8.M.) beat K.A.M.C., 4—l. Second Division (B): Indian Assn. beat J.C.S.A. by 4—l. There was rough play and two players were sent53 words
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Article353 1940-03-07 15 IN A LAWN tennis encounter played on the S.C.C. courts >-e>terday. the S.C.C. beat the I l'Hh Hyderabad Regiment by 104 games to 56. Altogether 16 matches—all doubles ;'laved in four series. Each Batch consisted ol 10 ITimn regardless of Mon After ten games the opponents353 words
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299 1940-03-07 15 TWO matches remained unfinished after 1 yesterday's play in the V.M.C.A. open Invitation lawn tennis tournament. They were both men's singles handicap ties. R. Nathan (—15.3) playing against A Alsagoff (—30.3) lost the first set at 4— (i, but won the second 6—46 4299 words
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1622 1940-03-07 15 Few Surprises In Second Day's Racing In Selangor (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Mar. 6. MODERATELY good dividends were paid here this after- noon in the second day's racing in the Selangor Turf Club's Gold Cup meeting. Heavy rain fell during the fourth1,622 words
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Article, Illustration31 1940-03-07 15 A. D. Anderson (m play) and R. F. Smith, who beat all their opponents m yesterday's tennis match between the S.C.C. and the 4/ 19 th Hyderabad Regiment. Straits Times picture.31 words
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226 1940-03-07 15 G.E.C 2, Wearncs 1. TWO players were ordered off the field yesterday in a 1 Business Houses' League soccer fixture on the S.H.B. ground, when the G.E.C. defeated Wearnes Sports Club by two goals to one. The players concerned received marching orders from the226 words
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Article106 1940-03-07 15 SOCCER First Division, Police vs. A.A. Reft. R.A Stadium. TENNIS V.M.C.A. tournament. Play was transferred from end to end after this goal and, ten minutes before the end, Kee Chuan dribbled his way through and sent across a pass to Rahman, who scored. It was after this106 words
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Article38 1940-03-07 15 TNTRIES for the S.C.R.C. Spring ten- nis tournament are being called for and will close on Saturday, March 16. The following are the events:— Open singles, open doubles, singles handicap, doubles handicap and veterans' doubles handicap.38 words
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Article188 1940-03-07 15 ©LAYING against Brigade Headquar- ters, Force Emu, at cricket at Tanglin yesterday Fort Canning wen able to pass their opponent without the loss of any wickets, thanks to the fine partnership by Wilton and Long. BRIGADE lIQRS, FORCE EMI' Capt Nagar b Dowling •.> Spencer188 words
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209 1940-03-07 15 Weights for five races en Saturday »t Kuala Lumpur are: H«rses, class 3, dlv. 1. 9 furs. Beano 9.00 Distinguished 8.03 Playboy 8.13 Esquire 8.0? Scarlet Tiger.. 8.08 Jubilee Son 8.01 Temple 8.03 Kerrena 7.13 Fair King 803 Horses, Class t, Div. 2—92 9 furs.Reuter - 209 words
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Advertisement80 1940-03-07 15 i you can depend on 'J PHAMDIfIN SPARK P^H HILL CLIMBING jK^jfl Strong hot spark* take your car A up the hills with less effort M^mt^^^^U^^^M less knocking less overheating. Mm I^^ /^^^^B A set of new Champions will I give your car new life. Best of all, 1 E^\\^M80 words
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Advertisement24 1940-03-07 15 i or^^l *5 l^^^^^^HS^aMpH^^B^ XX •'•'•l-yyuiflrSJ'iQQQ gPPPwQyB6vOTS K3B l^^l 'j^^K^m^'^^M ''"fir Or s' Jo>O 33 !!B^m^^^BK- jff^^ WHISKY OF DISTINCTION WJPJS. SB >«»b H24 words
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75 1940-03-07 16 Paris, Mar. 6. AT least ten to 14 people are shot "every day in Warsaw, according to a communique issued by the Polish Government in France, based on information stated to be obtained from absolutely reliable sources. Executions take place at 3 a.m. andReuter - 75 words
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Article87 1940-03-07 16 i A SPEECH last night by the Premier of Ontario. Mr. Hepburn, has led to another political storm in Canada. Mr. Hepburn who is another critic of Mr. Mackenzie King, the Prime Minister, alleged dissatisfaction in the Royal Canadian Air Force because airmen were dissatisfied withReuter - 87 words
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Article, Illustration66 1940-03-07 16 When 300 men from the cruisers Exeter and Ajax marched through Plymouth recently to the Guildhall where the Lord Mayor, Viscount Astor entertained them to lunch, they were mobbed by cheering men and women. The Guildhall square was packed with 10,000 cheering people.66 words
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Article48 1940-03-07 16 Expansion Of Sweden's Defences Stockholm, Mar. 6. THE Government announced to-day that it is asking Parliament to vote 63.000,000 kroner this fiscal year for the construction of destroyers, minesweepers, submarines and motorboats. Next year 54,000.000 kroner will be sought for construction of more warships to replace obsolete vessels.48 words
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87 1940-03-07 16 BRITAIN SWEDISH ORE FOR GERMANY London, Mar. 6. ASKED In the House of Commons if any attempt had been made to intercept cargoes of Swedish iron ore conveyed from Narvik to German ports, Mr. Churchill, First Lord of the Admiralty, replied that the Government was aware of this transport andReuter - 87 words
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Article52 1940-03-07 16 Norway To Fire On Soviet Planes IN Norway anti-aircraft defences of the northern country have been instructed to open fire if Soviet planes again cross the frontier. The Norwegian military authorities say that Russian planes have flown over Norway so often recently that the frontier violations could not have beenReuter - 52 words
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75 1940-03-07 16 London, Mar. 8. REUTER understands that a call paid by M. Maisky, Soviet Ambassador, at the Ministry of Economic Warfare this afternoon was to discuss the case of the Soviet steamer Seltnga, now detained at Hong Kong. The Selenga was brought to Hong Kong75 words
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502 1940-03-07 16 Significant Silence On Reported Invitation To Dr. Schacht Berne, Mar. 7. IUR. Sumner Welles, U.S. Under-Secretary of State, last m night definitely denied that he would call a conference in London of United States ministers to the Scandinavian countries and Finland. Mr. WellesReuter - 502 words
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Advertisement125 1940-03-07 16 BEE CHOW CO. (Merchant Tailor) Try, Oar Smart Tailoring 21. Chulia Street Tel. 6535. w\ 4 j vi\ mi Em Mm* m sj Ifl I i/V r?» k y< |p? k, aI i*H sB» ••■'1 i _^^[*^jjjjuii^^rrii „^fMM ■■ppffrZ^^^ Jp J f <7 fe£ ;oo«i**^^^p iniTT'T nl l ii ii125 words
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Advertisement66 1940-03-07 16 ELLISON S. EZEKIEL <5c CO* 3. CAPITOL BUILDING, SINGAPORE. Mr^^^' %k% k- A^fe* ff JBjM fci i .til ito M^^*Hfc*******"* w w nswir "''MB T '^^"^y X* i** lint Vnjfr I tfli-ii; Tip /jBB V**3 fci. V 'ff g l/iW-i-*- N h\'f m' ififi- 1 V < ?i' 'vH^^^^rf^VS X-C3\^66 words
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Title Section17 1940-03-07 1 in A Malayan Bungalow STRAITS TIMES WEEKLY SUPPLEMENT KIGHT PAGES. SINGAPORE, THURSDAY, MARCH 7, 1940. No. 21117 words
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Article, Illustration35 1940-03-07 1 Evening Frock In Black Taffeta \"X girl would envy this eva.i- iug frock of black taffeta, with its full skirt with gold embroidery on the skirt and bodice. The thin straps cro.«s at the back.35 words
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Article726 1940-03-07 1 Ways Of Pleasing A Husband MOW that the Sciaits Times Women's Supplement has veered from the bored wife to the lonely husband, it might be timely to suggest a few ways to please iliis hardworiring creature in his struggle to wre^c a living. At the risk of being trite and726 words
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Article, Illustration36 1940-03-07 1 THIS delightful negligee of white pleated chiffon has a high waistline of white satin set in, with a strip of white satin round the neck. It is worn by Loretta Young.36 words
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Article852 1940-03-07 1 C. B - Child Is Father Of The Man C. B. By THERE wa.s a time when a great deal of attention was given to the notion that "the child is father of the man." Like many notions it was worked to death and overdone, and then, aa always happens, the pendulum swung852 words
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Advertisement124 1940-03-07 1 NEW DINNER COCKTAIL GOWNS at Capitol Bides: S'porr. Phone 3828. Vii&Wv&i FEW :rispbreac FACTS s***^j^§llpSss^s ***^j^§llpS55^ CONCERNING r^^^^^^^^^^ VITA-WEAT sPlr^^S^ J ss fitls t :^ZZ'-&7 >■'""'•' 2. It Is rich In pro- •'^■Y v r teins and the /•^^St>-*7 valuable mineral /*-;-.^-*J salts so necessary J. The calorie value \ii~V\*'»'V,V'^124 words
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Advertisement316 1940-03-07 1 Finest linen handkerchiefs for ladies and men 18. BATTERY ROAD. FIRST FLOOR PHONE 714 3 Became Beautiful in a week WRINKLES CONE SOFT SMOOTH SKIN -LOVELY COMPLEXION 1 M wßlrf PR 1 Miss Drouet made this amazing change in ncr appearance in 8 days. Read below her personal letter in316 words
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Article, Illustration656 1940-03-07 2 Mabel Tyrrell - The Vision In The Drawing Room Mabel Tyrrell By A MAGNIFICENT room in one of the famous London houses. Perfectly warmed and lighted, the ancient mirrors gleaming, the lovely pictures tender with age, the company well-dressed and cultivated. An atmosphere of peace and harmony yes, in spite of war. A656 words
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Article82 1940-03-07 2 APPARENTLY, so long as your pockets do not interfere with the tidy line of your new blouse, they should be numerous. Such is the fashionable procedure. Made in fine woollens, and fancy silks, both the skirt type of blouse, and the frilly design may have two pairs of82 words
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Article, Illustration38 1940-03-07 2 Some of the girls who are taking part in "Gaieties of 1940" at Raffles Hotel in aid of the Children's Aid Society. Upwards: Yvonne Chancy, Joan Grant, Pom Law, Maureen Gardner, Ja? Johnston, Mrs. C. E. P. Evans.38 words
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Advertisement167 1940-03-07 2 SPRING-STRUCK! _.J C^VJiK Scores of Paris Chic and GAGE scintillating s^^S^r^ <kV straw and fabric models youthful and (C^ aV\ sprightly as Spring itself are just unpacked ■Ul for YOU women of elegance in Malaya. tfytflH B/hr COME and SEE THEM BE ENDLESSLY 1 mode elite Rodney House, Ist Floor,167 words
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Advertisement128 1940-03-07 2 fPERMANENT" WAVING jfti^** I* not a difficult iflXjflr !ialrdre-scr car da ■J WK |B A It properly. W? I (OQK/Z*& specialize In Per- I «j™^ti«T- i manent Waving and g V^HK f^S you Rre arsur( 1 I J *^C^ correct service and I Kates: T6. ?10 nndj $12.50 i KAYES128 words
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Article, Illustration91 1940-03-07 3 1(... KaliishiU, v.iiu is presenting "Hoj.ri's htuCL a :.ia> by St. Joan Ervine, in aid of the Malaya Patriotic Fund. She is also playing one of the leading parts. The show opens at the Victoria Theatre on Mar. 30 and t»"-re v.-'U be p?rformances on Apr. 2, 491 words
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Article504 1940-03-07 3 Ensembles For Small-Sized Women London. CMALL sized women have had some very attractive ensembles designed for them this season. One is a frock made with a swinging, pleated skirt, and bodice seamed to a high bust-line. Its complement is a severly tailored jacket whose buttoned front goes high to the504 words
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Article285 1940-03-07 3 LJERE are some appetising snack meals which can be prepared and enjoyed at any meal in the day breakfast, lunch or supper. Sausage Cakes MIX together thoroughly, half a pound of sausage meat and four ounces of pig-liver finely minced. Then add a table spoonful of breadcrumbs and285 words
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Article217 1940-03-07 3 Wool Depot At Government House THE second large order of wool from Patons and Baldwin is now being issued from the central depot of the Malaya Patriotic Fund at Government House, Singapore. The cost of the new wool which includes Air Force blue, navy, khaki and grey is $2 a217 words
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Article, Illustration104 1940-03-07 3 "THE Swi-Jrs are confident th* Finns will eventual!? win the war a»ainst Rusia," ile 'arcd Kn 11.I 1 A. Vo.-k, wife of Mr. F. A. York, A.S.P., In charge of Beach Read Police Stu'lon, on arrival at the S n -apove Airport, by X.L..M. plane fron hur'l.-.i.104 words
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Advertisement153 1940-03-07 3 rxi*;^' If there is one thin& that we can claim ivtJ7 to have learnt By /^•■PiW^l Serving You All M^lT^jJipi These Years 1^ (ulslffl HOW T0 SELECT Abl^Shp fabrics i y§^j2T\ THAT SELL Wr CALL WITH CONFIDENCE IS SHOVvING A NEW COLLECTION OF EVENING DINNER AFTERNOON GOWNS from JANE ENGEL,153 words
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Article, Illustration3496 1940-03-07 4 Feb. 1. I7ERY few of this year's debutantes expected to have a London Season, so there is no great disappointment about the official an- nouncement that the King and Queen will not hold Courts at Buckingham Palace during 1940. Inquiries among mothers who live in the3,496 words
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Advertisement360 1940-03-07 4 Your ■SB Friend Pfh HPsTc^vJ DAT Pure and delicately medicated, CIU W^y^^ r\J\ Cuticura Talcum cools and comCCT f r AMD orts baby's tender skin and "-OI I Hriv keeps it sweet and wholesome. AND l^** fl POD Shaken on the skin after the 111/ P^V ba* ll {t protects360 words
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Advertisement204 1940-03-07 5 J *^a i t S«2 S&S^S Si It seems like magic— but it's Nescafe 1 waste. But and here's the vital Just put a little Nescafe" in a cup, point with every atom of natural pour on hot water, and you have flavour and appetising fragrance that Mr" glorious, stimulating204 words
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Article, Illustration551 1940-03-07 6 Soap In A Tube Can Be So Useful When You Travel 00 AP in a tube That's something you appreciate when you travel. It looks much like tooth paste, and takes up just about as much space in one's handbag; certainly it is not nearly so bulky as a tablet551 words
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Article81 1940-03-07 6 DATCHWORK frocks show that dress designers can take their task lightly and still achieve success. Some of the most exclusive designs rely bright harlequin effects for their attractiveness. For instance, a new frock made entirely ot large squares of material, some dark red. others dark green, Is part cf81 words
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Article87 1940-03-07 6 IN the silhouettes of the new frocks, there is little variation from last season's designs. Most new frocks show small waists, folded bodices and appliqued trimmings to accentuate the bust. Hips are pleated, flared or godetted so that the skirt swings slimly, and its hem is still a few87 words
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Article76 1940-03-07 6 SO?*E trimmings are designed to bring a military air to one's clothes. There are large patch pockets and neat leather trimmings on suits and long coats and on tailored frocks stars appear on the collars, and wings are embroidered on cuffs. An out-size in gold chevrons is appliqued76 words
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Article75 1940-03-07 6 IN something of the same light mood is the washerwoman skirt." The feature of it is the bunch at the back resembling the style of the washerwoman's apron. The idea is, however, real'y practical, since the skirt part can be let down to floor-length for the evening. This design75 words
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Article32 1940-03-07 6 SEEING that the common guava (jambu batu) is plentiful in this country, can any reader say how to make guava Jelly and guava busi? A.L. Singapore.32 words
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Article464 1940-03-07 6 TIAIR which is in a bad condition is very difficult to arrange becomingly, but it generally succumbs to a little regular treatment. Such treatment is specially important if you are going to have a new permanent wave before long, because you cannot possibly expect it to464 words
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Advertisement187 1940-03-07 6 BRKHIENOipvour y//f*^«^My //f*^«^M VW 0 M E Wl TH At no extra cost you get 20 per cent. more light than from ordinary lamps when you fit Mazda, because I iU patent coiled-coil filament. TRADE MAR* £fcg£ p 9^^' \^r Obtainable everywhere Agents: THE BORNEO COMPANY, LIMITED APB 6 An187 words
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Advertisement330 1940-03-07 6 BUY BRITISH For selection of Dress Linens in huge variety of shades visit I 45 HIGH ST. SINGAFOKK HOW TO SHORTEN CONVALESCENCE A long convalescence is tedious and tiring to both doctor and patient. Alter many operations and illnesses, digestion Is affected and impaired yet it is necessary to eat330 words
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Article, Illustration418 1940-03-07 7 Sheilah Graham - What The Stars Are Wearing In The New Films Hollywood Fashions By Sheilah Graham rjKANNA Durbin recently took time out from picture making to order copies of two beautiful evening gowns she wears in It's A Date." One is a black taffeta strikingly highlighted on the bodice and down one418 words
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