The Straits Times, 27 March 1940
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Title Section39 1940-03-27 1 FINAL EDTN. The Straits Times [ESTABLISHED NEARLY A CENTURY J MALAYA'S LEADING NEWSPAPER— LARGEST NET SALES J6 I'AGES SINGAPORE, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 27, 1940. PRICE 5 CENTS. The Straits Times 16 PAGES SINGAPORE. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 27, 1910. PRICE ft i'V.hiiu39 words
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Advertisement197 1940-03-27 1 CHON6 MIEN TAILORING We only ask for a trial order, i* m Colsman St. Singapore. -Phone 4816- X/enipcm mil il^ii FRAGRANT l^fe^i bring with them an aristocratic |L^^si Wr j^ WS%^'jM charm and a delicacy of flavour w**^^j fe% nyßffa E onl y loun£ l tea from the *f 1197 words
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Advertisement90 1940-03-27 1 for PERFECT STYLES in ORESSMAKING ft READYM4DES dill at MADAME PAGE'S SALONS 13. Battery Road. Singapore. HOTEL MAJESTIC Kuala Lumpur. SISSONS' FURNITU RE AND FLOOR STAIN VTfHAT is more pleasing than a Bright Clean Home or Office! The floor is a big factor in making them so. You can add90 words
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Advertisement404 1940-03-27 2 SITUATIONS VACANT BOX NO. 494—This position is now filled. Applicants sltv thanked. WANTED. Girl for a halrdressing Saloon. Only those seriously interested to learn need apply. Box 535, Straits Times. WANTED, YounK European Electrical Engineer for a mmm; property in Thailand. Apply by letter to Box No. 538, Straits Times.404 words
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Advertisement911 1940-03-27 2 FOR SALE SHELVADOR Refrigerator. Phone 3333 1939 PHILIPS deluxe Bandspread Radiogram listed $475 accept $325. Box 472, S. T. FUEKARIA JAVANICA SEEDS, for sal? at $78 per plcul P.O.F station c." destination. Apply Box No. 525. Straits Times. THE WORLD KNOWN Red-O-Ray Gut strings for violin, cello bass. Season Co..911 words
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Advertisement595 1940-03-27 2 BOARD RESIDENCE EAST ANGLIA. 6 Oxley Rise, cool and quiet lerms moderate. Tele. 4390 NO. 3 TANGLIN HILL vacant, large room with private verandah and modern bathroom adjoining, quiet, residential neighbourhood. Tel. 2478. BUSINESS PREMISES TO LET OFFICES at i and 4-A Prince St. and li Raffles Place. Apply "Job595 words
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Advertisement543 1940-03-27 2 LOST MALE SIAMESE CAT. Would finder please Inform Mrs. Drew, Navy House, Orange Rd. Tel. 6082. FOR HIRE BEKBIGERATOR— New or Used Phone 3333 AUCTION NOTICES AUCTION SALE Of modern Dutch polished teak Household furniture of every description also nursery furniture, real Tientsin Carpets, cooking utensils and 101 useful household543 words
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Advertisement319 1940-03-27 2 BUSINESS CARDS ETC. HERE'S GRAND OPPORTUNITY .NOT TO BE MISSED We offer a Special Discount of 10', nn DRESSES FOR ALL OCCASIONS for 1 month from 25 3-4o Prices rr.r»o from $5 to $30 Your early inspection is invited YONG LEE CO. (Expert Dressmakers) 82, Orchard Rd., Singapore. SEIZE TIIIS319 words
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Advertisement370 1940-03-27 2 BORMEO MOTORS PHONE 5088. USED CAJff BARGAMS AUSTINS WE GUARANTEE THEM AUSTIN 10 SALOON 1936 First Class condition engine has been decarbonized and tuned up. Colour Dark Green. PRICE $850 AUSTIN 10 SALOON 1937 A most attractive car, it is modern in every respect. It has an English all steel370 words
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Advertisement690 1940-03-27 3 SHIPPIN G ANNOUNCEMENTS P &0. BRITISH INDIA l^yj|^MMlJ ANO APCAR LIKE. .MwtWMi (Incorporated ln England) (incorpormea in Japan. GENERAL PASSENGER AGENTS pdun»ular anl uiuKNiAi Co CUNARD WHITE STAR MAI! f^SPENOER AND CARGO SFTmCEf TO LIVERPOOL The best possible services Colombo iMi'tt. Snet. Port Said. Naples, are being maintained by the690 words
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Advertisement737 1940-03-27 3 LUXURIOUS ONE-CLASS MOTORSHIPS Cabins with Private Bath— Excellent Cuisine —Moderate Fairs PASSENGER PREIGHT SERVICES HOMtWARDS: to Colombo. Aden. I'ort Said. Palestine. Beyrouth r>noa. Marseilles, Casablanca, London, Antwerp, Rotterdam, Copenh: n and Scandinavia. OUTWARDS: to Bangkok Saigon Manila, Hongkong. Shanghai and lapan. For particular-, regarding tailings fares etc. please apply to737 words
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Advertisement337 1940-03-27 3 MANSFIELD CO., LTD. BLUE FUNNEL LINE Frequent Sailings to United Kingdom and United States of America. Dates are not guaranteed, all cargo bookings subject to Conference War Clauses. WESTERN AUSTRALIA THE SHORTEST SEA ROUTE AT THE CHEAPEST FARE Regular Services to Fre mantle (Perth) via Java by first class passenger337 words
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Miscellaneous552 1940-03-27 3 Broadcasting TO-DAY NIKOM Clwr AOMDC B '■> K5 mr IU«M VIM 1.04 met OlIMbArUKt (49.6 m>; PMN I0.2A me s (292 m ViiB ZHi 1.3S mc/» (3Z5tn I 86 mc < WJ m>: YDC ZHP 9.69 at/I (30 96in (IJ 1.00 p.m. Miscellaneous new gramophone 4-50 p.m. Prrgramme preview: 4.53552 words
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Article762 1940-03-27 4 Error Should Have Been Rectified Sooner CRITICISM OF PROPOSAL TO TAX THE INDUSTRY SIR JOHN BAGNALL, delivering his chairman's address at the annual meeting of the Straits Trading Company, Ltd., in Singapore yesterday, attacked the Government's policy in fixing a maximum price of tin in762 words
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Article2461 1940-03-27 4 conceived in the joint interest, was a reasonable view for the British authorities to take at the time. However it soon became clear that nobody was satisfied and that even in the U.S.A. prices substantially higher than the fixed price continued to be paid. As soon as2,461 words
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1315 1940-03-27 4 Fraser Co.'s Singapore Share Quotations TUESDAY, MAR. 26, 1946: 5 P.M. MIXING Bayers Sellert Ampat Tin (4s) 4s 10'«d 5s 3d Austral Amal. (Ss) 5s 9d 6s 3d z.d. Austral Malay 35s 37s Ayer Hltam 21s 22s x.d. Ayer Weng .65 70 Bangrin Tin 22s 23s Batu Selangor ($1) 1.461,315 words
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Advertisement62 1940-03-27 4 HEy *mmesm* process or m^jjH mk m§MB Widely used for Reconditioning tv pairs t0... fe fW I^l Outstanding features. JK m rAcrnPFYPriiTinv t A o t U r C A tl V I lUR I mm HHH A Aliiilll! I SPECIAL DESCRIPTIVE ILLUSTRATED 20 PACE HANDBOOK IT| f^ |VI ITI62 words
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FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL NEWS
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Article59 1940-03-27 5 A CABLE advising that a dividend of Bod. New Zealand currency has been declared, payable on Apr. 11, has been received by the Singapore manager of the South British Insurance Co., Ltd. On this occasion the dividend is being paid to shareholders on the Singapore register59 words
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Article125 1940-03-27 5 Mails close at the General Post Office as follows: MAIL ARRIVALS Mails from Java and Sumatra (air) at 1.40 p.m. to-day; and 3.30 p.m. to-morrow. Mails from Indo-China (air) at 1.40 p.m. to-day. 3hina surface 5 pjn. -long Kong surface 5 p.m. lava air 9.30 a.m.125 words
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Article90 1940-03-27 5 Wednesday, Mar. 17, noon. Buyers Sellers Prices Prices No. IX R.S S. (Spot loose) 36 i 36* i No IX R.S.S. fab. In cases March-April 37", 37- 8 Sellers option G.F.AQ. R.S.S. tab in bales March -April 35 Vi 35 Sellers option FAQ R.S.S. fo.b.90 words
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373 1940-03-27 5 B> Our Financial Correspondent Singapore, Mar. 27. COMMODITIES were again easier yesterday with a drop in the London spot and forward tin prices o: '£3. making them £247 ss. and £243 10s.. respectively. The New York tin pricf was a'so down five-eighths373 words
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Article740 1940-03-27 5 Fraser Company's Report THE fortnight under review has consisted largely of either preparing for, or recovering from a series of Saturdays, Sundays and holidays, a surfeit of golf and a notable absence of business, write Fraser Co., Singapore. Even in peace time both domestic and international740 words
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Article328 1940-03-27 5 London, Mar. 26. THE stock Exchange was quiet, with little activity in any group except Lome Rails, which were higher on reports of large Easter holiday traffic. Indian Government ttocks tended to harden. Elsewhere, movements were very small. Reuter. The tallowing are to-day's closing middle quotations. Shares328 words
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Advertisement168 1940-03-27 5 A REPORT of the annual meeting of the Singapore Chamber of Commerce is in page 12. A.D. *****11 l 172 All Classes A&enta of Insurance miiSiiSiSSiSiiSSiSSSSLm Throughout Malaya ZTbe IRosal Ercbange assurance: Xon&on HEAD OFFICE FOR MALAYA 6,' CHARTERED BA^K CHAMBERS SINGAPORE. 2 APB Is rIRIUM THRILLS MILLIONS^ fAMatiM H%^>168 words
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Advertisement162 1940-03-27 5 TENDERS SINGAPORE MUNICIPALITY TENDERS are Invited .or the supplj of 50 tons of Oxide of xron for the Gasworks. Kallang. Specification may be obtained from the Municipal Tender Room. Tenders will close at 12 noon on May 20, 1940. O. H. OOLDIE. Municipal Secretary. FALSE TEETH GONE YELLOW? nai tfifi162 words
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Advertisement324 1940-03-27 5 NO MODERN HOME CAN AFFORD TO BE WITHOUT iA GRAFTON fell CLOUDY HOUSEHOLD i AMMONIA ml R™ Invaluable in the ml Kitchen, Scullery Jri mk Bathroom TOlfllllll Useful io 100 ho C l «Zd r.j ti ff ren way*. 1~2 *MMONIA. _.J L \$J cents pi \F Per quart bottle324 words
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Advertisement180 1940-03-27 6 The One Big Show That's The Talk of The Town! YOU MUST SEE IT— It's Too Big for words ir.^P^ALHAMBRAI SUrrinf CARY GRANT VICTOR McLAGUN and DOUGLAS FAIRBANKS, Jr. Latest Air-Mail 'PA THE GAZETTE' COMING NEXT CHANGE ij& PRISCILLA LANE WAYNE MORRIS JANE BRYAN EDME ALBERT JANE WYHAH RONALD REAGAN180 words
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Advertisement646 1940-03-27 6 SHOCKING! THAT A WOMAN SHOULD WRITE SUCH A PLAY ABOUT OTHER WOMErt! OIK OPENING TO-DAY 615 M tlw C lER mmmmo CAPITOL 9.15 BOX OFFICE PHONE 5261. 135 WOMEN -BITING, KICKING, SCRATCHING AND KISSING &oQjjt& IN THE MOST HILARIOUS BAHLE OVER MEN EVER SCREENED! BpIML See women as they don't646 words
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275 1940-03-27 7 French Planes Flying Far Into German Territory AIR activity on the Western Front has been intensified during the past day or two and Paris messages indicate that further patrols were active along the whole of the front, especially in the Saar, Vosges and LowerReuter - 275 words
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75 1940-03-27 7 Ottawa, Mar. 27. TIIE position in the Canadian general election after midnight, based on civilian votes, was as follows: Definitely elected: Liberals 15; National Government 12; Liberal Progressive 1; Independent Liberal 1. The counting so far indicates that the Liberal candidates are leading in a majorityReuter - 75 words
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Article148 1940-03-27 7 Wangr Keh-min On The Nanking Parley Peiping, Mar. 27. WANG KEH-MIN, chairman of the Japanese-controlled Peiping regime, gave an interview to foreign correspondents on his return from Nanking. He appeared to be in unusually good spirits as if highly satisfied with his trip to Nanking,Reuter - 148 words
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Article28 1940-03-27 7 London, Mar. 26. FOUR men of the Trinity House service were drowned when the Euther capsized off the east of Cowes. The remaining nine crew were rescued.— Reuter.Reuter - 28 words
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Article23 1940-03-27 7 FIVE Danish citizens have been sentenced to varying terms of imprisonment for espionage and attempted espionage, reports Reuter from Copenhagen.Reuter - 23 words
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Article44 1940-03-27 7 THE French Minister of Information an- nounced yesterday that he intended to visit England next week to confer with the British Minister of Information, Sir John Reith. He also stated he intended to reorganize the French information service.44 words
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202 1940-03-27 7 New York Journal And Lesson Of Finland New York, Mar. 26\ I JRGING the sale of the latest of American planes to t h c Allies the New York Herald-Tribune writes to-day: "We have just witnessed the triumphal results of the policy of rushingReuter - 202 words
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89 1940-03-27 7 THE Brussels newspaper Peuple, comment Ing on the latest sinking of German ships by British submarines, writes. "Goebbels 1 service has not judged It opportune to communicate these events to the German public. This discretion confirms two things: One, an abyss separates the GermanReuter - 89 words
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71 1940-03-27 7 London, Mar. 26. A HINT that spirits and tobacco are to be taxed still more heavily was given by the Government to-day. A Customs and Excise order restricts the withdrawal of spirits and tobacco from bond to 92 Yz per cent, until budget day.Reuter - 71 words
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368 1940-03-27 7 London, Mar. 26. fHE Admiralty announces that for the first time since the outbreak of the war not a single British or Allied ship has been sunk during the week ended midnight on Sunday. The enemy's efforts in the past week appeared toBritish Wireless - 368 words
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Advertisement298 1940-03-27 7 COMPLETE PROCEEDS TO THE CHILDREN'S AID SOCIETY RAFFLES HOTEL Under the distinguished patronage of His Excellency SIR SHENTON THOMAS and LADY THOMAS, 'THE GAIETIES OF 1940' with MLLE BONENFANT, NOEL CORRIE, TONY MOSKVITCH, GWEN GRIFFITH JONES, FO FO FI AND FUM, MR. AND MRS. VYNER GOMEZ and MOIRA ELDER JEAN298 words
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Advertisement232 1940-03-27 7 AM YUM If OPENING TO-DAY (/A I HAY Everybody 3.15 6.15 9.15_ Goe BOX OFFICE 'PHONE 3400 ALICE FA YE TYRONE POWER f s "JA.DA l WILD ABOUT HARRYS APRIL SHOWERS J, THE VAMP 0T The h«art songs and hitlßi^^ > J Mr on 9 l *°day *nd y«it«r- ji232 words
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Article1234 1940-03-27 8 The Straits Times SINGAPORE, WEDNESDAY, MAR. 27, 1940. (207 th. Day of the War.) The Verdict Special meetings of the Legislative and Federal Councils have been called for Tuesday and Wednesday of next week. No official indication has been given of the nature of the business to be transacted, but1,234 words
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Letters To The Editor
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Letter140 1940-03-27 8 Distribution Of Pamphlets Might Help To the Editor of the Straits Times Sir,— With reference to Mr. Pierpoints letter in your issue of Mar. 23, I submit that the point at issue is not a reduction of prostitution but the prevention of venereal disease. With an ever increasing140 words
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Letter1291 1940-03-27 8 Advice On The Care Of Birds To the Editor of the Straits Times Sir,— Poultry farming is the science or the application of exact and orderly knowledge of raising different classes of poultry and utilizing the product for the purpose of making the most profit. The main objects1,291 words
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Letter287 1940-03-27 8 May Be Among Useful Bodies Of To-morrow To the Ldiio.- of the Straits Tine-; Sir,— l am full of sympathy for -'Disgusted Ex-Servlce v.-ho addressed a letter to the Indian leaders througii your hospitable columns. Though I do not pretend to be one of the leaden of the287 words
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Letter155 1940-03-27 8 Broadcast Arranged At Unsuitable Hour To the Editor of the Straits Times Sir,— The Malay news bulletin which started last night in the Singapore programme has been received with great appreciation by the Malay radio listeners, but It is a pity that the time allotted is most unsuitable.155 words
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Letter209 1940-03-27 8 To the Editor of the Straits Times Sir, One aspect of the Income tax controversy, which does not appear to have been considered, (unless Indeed it has escaped the writer's notice) is the relative standing of direct and Indirect taxation in our economic system.209 words
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380 1940-03-27 8 How To A void Corruption And Complication To the Editor of the Straits Times Sir, There has been a profound feeling of dissatisfaction among the people of Malaya regarding the introduction of income tax in the Peninsula. The illogical and destructive attitude of some of your readers, particularly from the380 words
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Letter139 1940-03-27 8 Peace Must Bring General Improvement To the Editor of the Straits Times Sir,— The letter by "A Poor Indian Woman conveys what I myself thought after reading the report of Mr. C. Ward-Jackson's address, but I do not think that the speech by the Secretary of State for139 words
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Letter124 1940-03-27 8 To the Editor of the Straits Times Sir. Your correspondent Mr. J. Joseph has touched upon a very important subject to the general community In Trengganu In advocating the establishment of a post office savings bank. All progressively minded people in the State of Trengganu will wholeheartedly124 words
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Advertisement421 1940-03-27 8 NEWS CHRONICLE •MUSIC FOR THE HOME" EDITED BY SIR LANDON RONALD FAVOURITE SONGS FAMOUS WALTZES Pianoforte pieces Arias from Grand Operas Cryes of London. Grand Marches. $3.25 ROBINSON PIANO Co. (S.S.)Udj COLLYER QUAY. THE AMERICAN EXPRESS COMPAKY PROVIDES TROUBLE FREE TRAVEL OUR WORLD WIDE TRAVEL AND BANKING FACILITIES COMBINE TO421 words
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Advertisement40 1940-03-27 8 Have your NEW SUITS -^w made by EXPERT TAILORS fefl MODERATE^ PRICES l^-4l Latest Woollen Palm 'tiJkl Beach Suitings alwayt in stock W TAI HENG CO. JFj«» 23-5 Coleman St. Phone 3375 S'por* JOHN DUKE Manufacturing Optician. 21, BATTERY ROAD.40 words
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Article784 1940-03-27 9 Warship Which Nazis Said They Sank TWO TORPEDOES FIRED AT NEWEST AIRCRAFT CARRIER When German Bomber Made Power Dive On Ship ARK Royal, Britain's newest aircraft carrier which the Germans claimed last year to have bombed and sunk, has now returned home after a784 words
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Article444 1940-03-27 9 Why Graf Spec Was Scuttled THE refusal of the crew of the Nazi 10,000-ton "pocket battleship' to take the ship out to sea to meet the waiting British warships led to the decision to scuttle her. This is indicated by an authoritative report which has nowReuter - 444 words
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Article, Illustration59 1940-03-27 9 A Sofia, Mar. 26. NEW bill lor civil mobilization, including measures to organize national economy in time of war, was introduced in the National Assembly by the Minister of War to-day. The hill provides for compulsory loans, severe measures against espionage and foreign propaganda and59 words
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Article299 1940-03-27 9 Teleki's Visit To Mussolini Rome, Mar. 27. pOUNT Teleki. the Hungarian Prime Minister, had a long interview with Signor Mussolini in Rome yesterday. In an interview with Tribuna, he declared that all who expected sensational results from the talks were mistaken, adding that he had come toReuter - 299 words
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Article91 1940-03-27 9 Heavier Taxation To Meet Defence Needs Ankara, Mar. 26. PROFESSIONAL men and bankers will pay 50 per cent, more incometax under a bill submitted to the National Assembly. Wage earners are also liable for more tax, but at lower rates. Owing to the international situation and theReuter - 91 words
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Article300 1940-03-27 9 M. REYNAUD BROADCASTS French War Aim Unchanged Paris, Mar. 27. Paris, Mar. 27. fj[ REYNAUD, the new French Premier, in a broadcast to the French nation last night declared that France's war aim remained unchanged the defeat of the enemy. He promised that the decisions of his new government wouldReuter - 300 words
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Article205 1940-03-27 9 Chungking, Mar. 27. T'HE centre of interest In the war in China has switched with dramatic suddenness from the south to the far north. A Chinese official announcement claims the occupation of Wuyuan, an important city in the west of Suiyuan. the northern province borderingReuter - 205 words
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80 1940-03-27 9 DELIABLE reports have now been received in air circles In London from neutral observers which show that the damage dene to the German seaplane base on Sylt Island was even more extensive and severe than was originally assessed on the reports of the airmen80 words
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53 1940-03-27 9 Tokio, Mar. 2G. THE Soviei Un*on is "feverishly importing" petroleum from America through Vladivostok, according to a Japanese Press message from Tsuruga, terminus of the ferryboat service linking Vladivostok with Japan. The menage adds that the Soviets are also seeking to develop their own FarReuter - 53 words
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Article221 1940-03-27 9 What Allies Have Spent So Far New York, Mar. 26. TTHE Allies have already placed orders in the United States exceeding £150,000,000, according to Sir Louis Beale. a member of the Anglo-French Purchasing Board, speaking at a luncheon given by the Export Managers' Club to-day. Sir LouisReuter - 221 words
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362 1940-03-27 9 F' is not doubted that the British people will steel themsleves to endure any frlghtfulness the Nazi air force deems expedient to perpetrate in the certain knowledge that retaliation by the R.A.F. will be swift and sure. Authoritative quarters In London describeBritish Wireless - 362 words
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Article150 1940-03-27 9 More Britons In Maginot Line I^EN of the British Expeditionary Force have taken ever a new sector of the Maginot Line from the French troops. Among them are units of three Highland Regiments —the Gordons, Seaforths anc the Black Watch. The Scottish soldiers bade a ceremonious150 words
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Article150 1940-03-27 9 'Hesitating To Embark On Suicide' New York, Mar. 27. "THIS is not a phoney war," said Mr. Godfrey Haggard, British Consul-General in New York, in a speech to the Security Leaders' Association here yesterday. Mr. Haggard added: "Rather we believe that the last war was a150 words
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Advertisement94 1940-03-27 9 OTHER CABLES in pages 7, 14 and 16 a" w t V 8 l\ D C I T I M O D c h» I I n *> nifty! The lo nger life of gyißß Grooved ROKO" U "woven i^^f^B ba in." The use of 100', MW 7 1 "T94 words
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586 1940-03-27 10 Strikers! Decision After Secret Ballot POLICE PROTECTION PROMISED ON BOARD PREMISES THE 1,500 artisans employed in the dockyard department of the Singapore Harbour Board have agreed to resume work to-morrow. This decision was taken at a meeting in the Board's offices yesterday evening as a586 words
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159 1940-03-27 10 TIIK Sultan of Brunei, on the occasion of his coronation, has offered $100,000 from his state as a gift to His Majesty's Government fur the prosecution of the war. In making this offer, His Highness expressed great gratitude for the protection of His Majesty's (iuvrrnment159 words
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Article255 1940-03-27 10 Plea For Fuller Details T*HAT the aim of the company 1 was to maintain a fairly steady share value and a regular dividend instead of disclosing information which might conceivably create short-term fluctuations in the value of the shares, was the reply made by Sir John255 words
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Article183 1940-03-27 10 SINGAPORE RAFFLES HOTEL Cocktail Dance 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Dinner Dance (.Informal) 9-45 to Midnight. GAKKICK IHKATKE GEVLANQ Charlie The Green Ghost Brilliant Cup. Double Feature Cantonese Talkies at 7.45 p.m. GBF.AI WOKLI> Cabaret 6.30 to 8.43 9.30 p.m. Globe: The Girl the Gambler. Sky: Flaming Frontiers 7183 words
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Article205 1940-03-27 10 Shoots One Of Two Chinese MAN FOUND LATER IN HOSPITAL jQNE of two Cantonese who held up a Chinese detective in St. Andrew's Road shortly after midnight last night was shot in the abdomen. The wounded man managed to run away, but he was located in the205 words
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Article185 1940-03-27 10 YOU must realize that this Is a very serious offence. I am going to Impose the nominal fine $1, but if there is any further offence of this type by you the fine will be very much higher." Thus said Mr. H. Watson. Singapore third185 words
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Article83 1940-03-27 10 WALTER Ellls's three-act farce, "Almost a Honeymoon," the first dramatic venture of the Airmen's Club, Tanjong Rhu was given a dress rehearsal yesterday. The play is a very bright comedy and is well put over by a competent cast which includes John Seymour, who did83 words
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Article79 1940-03-27 10 IT was evident from last night's dress rehearsal of The Gaieties of 1940," which will be staged at Raffles Hotel for three nights beginning from tomorrow, that the show will be a success. Twenty-two attractive Singapore girls and ten men, together with Mr. and Mrs. Vyner Gomez,79 words
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492 1940-03-27 10 "Spat On Maltreated" By Nazis, Says N. I. Press 14 WOT only our dignity as a nation A^ but our self-preservation demands that anxiety about our neutrality may be finally shaken off. We have been sufficiently insulted, spat upon and maltreated, and an end must be made of it." This492 words
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Article, Illustration34 1940-03-27 10 Caplain Thomas Sydney Taylor, of the sth Battalion (Pathaix), 14th Punjab Regiment, and his bride. Miss Olive Mary Agar, after their wedding at the Tanglin Garrison Church yesterday. Straits Times picture.34 words
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299 1940-03-27 10 (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Mar. 26. fONCRETE suggestions for improving the lot of the Malays in this country are advanced by the Malay newspaper Majlis, in an editorial. They include the exercise of sovereign powers by the Rulers, subject to the advice of299 words
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Article283 1940-03-27 10 I.G.P. At Beach Rd. Ceremony FINE WORK DURING RECENT FEUD COUR non-commissioned officer* r of the Singapore police force, who carried out good work, when given responsible jobs during the recent clan trouble between the Hengwha and Hockchia rickshapullers, were presented with letters of commendation yesterday by283 words
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Advertisement27 1940-03-27 10 STOP PRESS A Reuter message from Ottawa states that the Canadian Press has conceded the return of the Liberal Government of Mr. Mackenzie King. [See Page 7]27 words
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946 1940-03-27 11 Chamber Chairman Wartime Exchange Control MEMBERS ASKED TO FURNISH VIEWS ON INCOME TAX HE VIEWING the activities of merchants and traders in Singapore since the outbreak of war, Mr. C. R. Cherry, at the annual meeting yesterday of the Singapore Chamber of Commerce, declared that946 words
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Article33 1940-03-27 11 jCENTENCE of six weeks' rigorous I*J imprisonment was passed on Tan Swee Guan, who was convicted in the Singapore third court yesterday for stealing a mahjong set from his sister-in-law.33 words
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81 1940-03-27 11 MR. KAO LING-PAI, Chinese Consul-General at Singapore, who is at present visiting Chungking:, in an interview with the Press, said that the Overseas Chinese had contributed $170,000,000 to China's war chest since the outbreak of the Sino- Japanese War. Wang Chins-wei's peace movement will never81 words
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Article139 1940-03-27 11 Took Car For A Joy-Ride HAROLD HANLEY, 23, and Thomas Goddard, 21, privates of the Manchester Regiment, were sentenced yeserday by the fifth magistrate, Mr. L. C. Goh, to six months' rigorous imprisonment for stealing a car belonging to a Chinese, Wee Joo Wan. The139 words
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Article134 1940-03-27 11 SEO KIAT JOO, chinchew of the Norwegian steamer Hai Lee, yesterday appeared in the Singapore fourth court, where a charge of making a false declaration by omitting the names of 21 Hokkien passengers from the declaration list was explained to him. Mr. V. J. Mendis. counsel134 words
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Article29 1940-03-27 11 TUNGKU MAHMUD of Trengganu, and his wife, formerly Miss Joyce Blencowe, are In Singapore on a short holiday. They will be returning to Kuala Trengganu on Tuesday.29 words
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Article486 1940-03-27 11 Three Sentenced To Seven Months DOCUMENTS ABOUT RED COMMITTEE "T^HE Central Executive Committee is the highest executive organ of the Malayan Communist Party throughout Malaya. It is only composed of a few people who are high officials," declared Mr. F. I. Tremlett, Assistant Superintendent of Police, Special486 words
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389 1940-03-27 11 "O UR old friend> Registration of Partnerships, has died unmourned at the comparatively ripe age of approximately 60 years. Much has been written and -said and thought about him and he had few friends," said Mr. C. R. Cherry, chairman, at the annual389 words
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Advertisement291 1940-03-27 11 Gsmo&m, ASEPTIC OINTMENT a SAVED HIM FROM AMPUTATION CROM South Airica comes this 1 wonderful tribute to the "Skin Healing Magic" performed by GERMOLENE It proves yet again that no matter how obstinate the trouble is or how frightful the open wound, still The World's "GERMOLENE can heal it clean!"291 words
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Advertisement356 1940-03-27 11 UVlodeis of K^omfod- BALL! BALL* Z..»~». White buckskin randal J2S !£L £p S Whiix? bucks: Jn .sandul 2, eyelets tie, open toe. o Z pen J"?- ?J en open toe, punched vamp. Medium cuban heel. WOT S 3!h "hetl Spanish heel. 'lzcs: 3 to I'j sizes- 3 to 7V- Sires:356 words
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Article2486 1940-03-27 12 Pineapple Shipments Largest On Record BIG STEEL CONSIGNMENTS FROM AUSTRALIA MALAYAN shipments of pineapples during 1939, at 2,725,279 cases, were, it is believed, the largest yearly total on record, said Mr. C. R. Cherry, chairman, addressing the annual general meeting of the Singapore Chamber of Commerce.2,486 words
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Advertisement633 1940-03-27 12 Change of Address THE EASTERN BANK LTD. (Incorporated in England) will move into NEW AIR-CONDITIONED PERMISES at MEDEIROS BUILDING (Ground Floor) Cccil Street. Singapore* as from Ist April, 1940. SINGAPORE NEW ZEALAND AUSTRALIA SINGAPORE From £116/5/K. P. M. LINE, (Incorp. in Holland) Phone 5451 rip. VERY DARK BLOOZE Kindly rest633 words
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Advertisement176 1940-03-27 12 EYE EXAMINATIONS EYEGLASSES, EXCLUSIVELY. Personalised Service l>> <rff^^^^^ a duly qualified rrpis- Wpr^^^c^* tered practitioner with ft legal qualifications/ THOMPSON OPTICAL CO. 4, ARCADE BLDG.. 'PHONE 3002. R. A. Thompson, Dr. of Ocular Science 35 years' European Cfbrieal RxcertMcc I To satisfy many or our patrons we now introduce special176 words
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Article, Illustration595 1940-03-27 13 Picturesque Ceremony In "Venice Of East" By A SPECIAL CORRESPONDENT The Sultan of Brunei was crowned on Mar. 17 and a Special cable containing a brief description of the picturesque ceremony appeared in the Straits Times on the following day. A Special Correspondent in Brunei595 words
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1479 1940-03-27 13 G. R. TONKIN - G. R. TONKIN, By Straits Times Special Correspondent With The B.E.F. Somewhere in France. DEFORE we left the Zone of the French Armies we heard from officers many interesting accounts of the fighting now taking place between the Maginot and Siegfried lines. The1,479 words
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Advertisement266 1940-03-27 13 The only dressing that feeds the hair 6ILV 1 F 1 X HAIH CREAM gives a vigorous "alive" glossiness, feeds the hair roots, as It contains Pure Silvikrln. It Is non-greasy and does not gum the hair. It Is the only hair cream with all the virtues of a good266 words
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Advertisement29 1940-03-27 13 ELECTRO MEDICAL EQUIPMENT X- Ray Diathermy Dental Light Maintenance and repairs undertaken on contract. F. ROSENTHAL P.O. Box 486, Singapore. Phone 6191. WILLYS CYC LE& CARRIAGE CO 1926 LTD29 words
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Advertisement177 1940-03-27 13 BEET fk tied down When you feel you /'^•W|f can't lift your poor A£fffea> eld iching feet— (j^Vfly/ J when agonising pain seems to tie them to the ground— blame Stale Foot Acid. This crippling condition begins in the skin-pores. Your feet have 3,000 pore« to every square inch of177 words
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Advertisement446 1940-03-27 13 f^^i My father having l J^f m trained in Singapore tflr a gOOd ob Your uk nas made a wise derfsiou in .smiling you to Pitman's, for there you can study for your matriculation or Senior Cambridge free from air-raid warnings and blackouts that prevent studious concentration, and afterwards, you446 words
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Article126 1940-03-27 14 Details Of Pact Published FJETAILS of the loan agreement between the United Kingdom and the Spanish Government, published in London yesterday, refer to the United Kingdom's desire to assist the Spanish Government ln the promotion of reconstruction work. The United Kingdom Government undertakes to advance to126 words
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Article60 1940-03-27 14 Nanking, Mar. 26. T*HE membership of the "Central Political Council" which will act as the supreme political organ following the formation on Mar 30 of the puppet regime in Japanese occupied China has been officially announced. Wang Ching-wel. acting president of the new regime and concurrently president60 words
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Article81 1940-03-27 14 Panama, Mar. 26. THE 34,000-ton British liner Maure- tania anchored at Cristobal Bay last night. It is believed that she is proceeding through the Panama Canal this morning and that after fuelling at Balboa 5he will put to sea, reports Reuter. The Mauritania and the Queen81 words
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80 1940-03-27 14 Tokio, Mar. 26. ANOTHER foreign economic mission is visiting Japan, this time from Thai, according to a press message from Bangkok The message says, that the mission comprising six 1 ading business men will sail from Bangkok on Thursday for Kobe. The mission Is80 words
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Article120 1940-03-27 14 London, Mar. 25. LONDON resumed its serious wartime mood this morning after amazing scenes in the streets last ■Ight It was generally anticipated that full advantage would be taken of the Easter holidays the first break after a specially trying winter but the light-hearted moodBritish Wireless - 120 words
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293 1940-03-27 14 Melbourne, Mar. 26. MR, R. G. Menzies, the Australian Prime Minister, stated to-day that the Cabinet would discuss the war policy resolution passed by the New South Wales Labour Party at its Easter conference. The resolution declared, inter alia: "The conference makes itReuter - 293 words
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Article221 1940-03-27 14 Canadian Premier On Election Defeat London, Mar. 26. ATT- over Canada to-day voters are making their way through the snow to the polling stations, to decide whether Mr. Mackenzie King's liberal Government shall be returned for another five years. Defeat of the present r.dministration would bringReuter - 221 words
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Article98 1940-03-27 14 London, Mar. 26. THE Government scheme of grants to farmers who plough additional land to increase the food supply and thus release tonnage needed for import of other war supplies is stated to have had gratifying results. The News Chronicle says: "Farmers have laboured like Trojans toBritish Wireless - 98 words
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72 1940-03-27 14 Tokio, Mar. 2G. TWO minority parties, Jikyoku Doshi- kai and Lailchi Club, are trying to induce all political parties to take a vote of censure in the Diet against the Foreign Minister, Mr. Hachiro Arita, in connection with the Asama Maru case.72 words
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297 1940-03-27 14 •yHE big radio fade-out experienced by Malayan radio listeners en Saturday night was apLarently due to unusually severe magnetic storms, which, it Is now reported, played havoc with world radio and cable communications over the Easter week-end. The magnetic storms are believed to have beenReuter - 297 words
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Article, Illustration33 1940-03-27 14 The scene in the operations room at an R.A.F. fighter s'.aLlon in Fran c. Pilots are taking orders from the CO. who is seen pointing to the day's patrol duties. British official photograph.33 words
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Advertisement451 1940-03-27 14 Brohchitij^^^^ IF you're troubled with bronchitis, asthma or any similar complaint. Peps will give you welcome relief. These antiseptic, breatheable tablets bring to you, in handy, concentrated form, all the lung-healing virtues of the famous Pine -Forest Air. Dissolved in your mouth, a Pep* jg^r^ releases' rich, medicinal essences which451 words
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Advertisement975 1940-03-27 14 GASTRIC ULCER caused intense suffering Even if your stomach trouble is not so serious as that of Mr. S. A., whose letter is quoted below, remember that his suffering probably began with just a twinge of indigestion. For that is how excess acidity first makes itself felt, and often excels975 words
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365 1940-03-27 15 Six-One Margin Of Victory In Padang Soccer Match Malay lies *>, ONE-SIDED soccer was witn: when the Malays defeated one in their reserve division The Malays were the aggressors throughout and. except for a few raids by the Reos. dominated play throughout. The365 words
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Article101 1940-03-27 15 L,ondcn, Mar. 27. YESTERDAY'S football matches resulted: MIDLAND Birmingham 5, Luton 4; Northampton 7. Coventry 0; West Bromwich 5, Leicester 1. EAST MIDLAND Notts Forest 4. Sheffield United 1; Rotlierham 3, Doncaster 1. NORTH EASTERN Bradford City 3, Newcastle 1; Darlington 2, Halifax 1. OTHER GAMESReuter - 101 words
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Article25 1940-03-27 15 To-day's volunteer snooker tie at the 6.C.C. is:— J. A. Gagan and W. Mcßeath vs. H F. F ml<*s and M F. Cutler.25 words
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Article50 1940-03-27 15 AIRMEN BEAT NAVY 4—l THE Royal Air Force registered their fourth successive victory in the first division of the league when they beat the Royal Navy by four goals to one at Sdetar yesterday. Outplayed from the start, the Navy nevertheless made a hard fight of it all the way.50 words
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426 1940-03-27 15 'From Our O*n Correspondents Segamat, Mar. 25. AERIGHT fifth wicket partnership between P Nagesu and R. Vijia'singam that realised 122 runs, was i largely responsible for a convincing win for the Segamat Cricket Club over the Singapore Clarke Rangers by 102 runs, en the426 words
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Article76 1940-03-27 15 '■"HE women's Stapleford competition of the Garrison Golf Club, played at Tanglin, resulted in a win for Mrs W. J. Holohan with a score of 18'/ 2 The following were the best returns: Mrs. W. J. Holohan ll+7»/ 2—lB'2 18'/ 2 Mrs. J. A. Allen 13+474—17%;76 words
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413 1940-03-27 15 Two Goals Scored In First Division Soccer At Stadium Police 1 R-A. 1 AFTER dull play in the initial half, the first division league fixture between the Police and the 9th. Heavy Regt.,R.A., at the stadium yesterday developed into an exciting struggle in which413 words
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92 1940-03-27 15 London, Mar. 27. r[E latest call-overs for the Lincolnshire, to be run on Wednesday, Apr. 3, is: 7—1 Titan offered. 8—1 taken; 9—1 Quartier Maitro taken and offered: 9—1 Wonersh; 100—9 Timestep; 100—7 Aldine and Ticcagari; 100—6 Golden Sovereign: 18—1 Boomps-A-Daisy offered. GRAND NATIONAL TheReuter - 92 words
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Article33 1940-03-27 15 ENTRIES for the Merridale Badminton Party's open doubles championships on the knock-out system close on Apr. 1, and entries for the singles championships on the league system close on May 1.33 words
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Article51 1940-03-27 15 S*ccer: Div. I, S.C.C. vs. Chinese, S.C.C; Reserve Division, FcL'.ress R.E. vs. Police, Changi, R.A.F. vs. Royal Navy, Seletar; Second Division R Moravia vs. R.A.F. Kalians. J.C.S.A. ground; 8.H.L., Harper Gilnllan vs. Cold Storage, S. H. B. ground. Tennis: S.C.C tournament. Athletics: Athletic Association meeting:. S.C.C, 5.3051 words
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94 1940-03-27 15 FRTHER ties decided in the S.C.C. Spring lawn tennis tournament yesterday were: Singles championship: J. Macintosh beat J. G. Houston 6—3,6 3, 6—3;6 3; R.F. Smith beat L.II. Kennedy 6—o, 6—2;6 2; E.C. Cherrington beat J. A. Phillips 6—3, 6—2. Mixed Doubles: Capt. and94 words
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74 1940-03-27 15 THE following have accepted to play for the Singapore Cricket Club in a first division league soccer fixture against the Chinese on the S.C.C. padang this evening E. C. Cherrington; W. N. Rothery, W. R. Ravie; R. J. Forbes, C. C. Webster, F. E.74 words
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Article105 1940-03-27 15 PLAYING on Monday at the Truffle Branch court. Maxwell Road, the Tanjong Pagar Police Badminton Pr.rty beat the Jolly Youngsters Badminton Party by seven games to nil. Results "Tg. Pagar Police mentioned first): Singles: Sgt. Major Hussaln b^at R. Vadivello 15—8 15 6; Taib Mohainod105 words
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223 1940-03-27 15 'From Our Own Correspondent) Segamat. 'THOUGH playing a man short, the A Segamat Police avenged their former defeat at the hands of the schoolboys by scoring a convincing victory when they met the Government English School soccer team, in a friendly match on the school223 words
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Article116 1940-03-27 15 PLAYING at the Victoria School Hall last Sunday, the Gentle B.P. beat the Union Star BP., Kuala Lumpur, by four games to two. The last tie was abandoned owing to failing light. Results (Gentle B.P. players named first) Singles:— Suadi beat Mohamed Shufcor, 14—15,116 words
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Article40 1940-03-27 15 rE March spoon shoot for women was won by Mrs. Tay Lian Teclc with a total of 101. 48 with the handicap. Mrs. Hutchings was second with a total of 100. 58 with the handicap.40 words
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Advertisement59 1940-03-27 15 BRI ¥KH Ifi b,*?3i 'mQp m /GDADirilllP ifl^^?2^sm\ THE MAN WHO KNOWS Rbf^lB GOOD BEER WILL TELL YOU THE TECHNICAL fa\ DETAILS OF WHY IT'S jLJ WE COMMEND IT TO g^ YOU FOR ITS SPARKLING IMliiiilliMwl PURITY AND DELIGHT- |lol|| Mtm SQLE AGENTS ¥0R MALAYA KJSHiaL;'- xuu IAPIfC and company59 words
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292 1940-03-27 16 BELIEVED TO BE AWAITING A CERTAIN ENEMY SHIP Testing Effectiveness Of The Neutrality Patrol Stockholm, Mar. 26. LJUGE headlines in the main newspapers testify to the intense interest with which Sweden is following the latest sea developments off Scandinavia. "Whole British destroyer flotilla offReuter - 292 words
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130 1940-03-27 16 No Statement On Mr. Welles' Tour Mr. Roosevelt Said To Foresee Long War Washington, Mar. 26. IWIR. Stephen Early, President Roosevelt's secretary, denies the report that Mr. Roosevelt is preparing a formal statement covering the results of the European tour of Mr. Sumner Welles, U.S. Undersecretary of State. The reportReuter - 130 words
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Article114 1940-03-27 16 Copenhagen. Mar. 26. TTHE whole Danish Chamber rose to-day while the Danish Premier expressed deep grief at the recent losses of Danish ships and men as a result of the war at sea. The Premier was speaking before the introduction of new taxation legislation. He saidReuter - 114 words
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Article69 1940-03-27 16 Copenhagen, Mar. 26. r[E captain of the Ostpreussen, the German freighter which ran aground on the Danish coast yesterday, has decided to call in the help of a salvage steamer. Yesterday deck cargo was flung overboard but it was still impossible to refloat the vessel underReuter - 69 words
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Article108 1940-03-27 16 British Shell On Norwegian Soil? Oslo, Mar. 26. THE allegation that a British destroyer in attempting to stop a German vessel, fired a warning shot which fell on Norwegian soil is made in an official statement issued to-day. According to the statement, the n ,.;-to n occurred near Obrestad lastReuter - 108 words
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72 1940-03-27 16 Istanbul, Mar. 26. THE American Export liner Exhibitor, 5,000 tons, which was intercepted by the British contraband control at Gibraltar some weeks ago and detained at Malta, has now been released with her entire cargo of iron destined for Turkey, according to anReuter - 72 words
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Article, Illustration21 1940-03-27 16 A French forward post in a wood, with a coffee grinder captured from the Germans.21 words
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52 1940-03-27 16 DUTCH TRAWLER SUNK BRITISH NAVY RESCUE Amsterdam, Mar. 26. BRITISH warships to-day found eight members of the crew of a Dutch trawler on a raft and took them to an English east coast port. Three members of the crew are missing. The cause cf the trawler's loss is at presentReuter - 52 words
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91 1940-03-27 16 Berlin, Mar. 26. T\R. GOEBBELS, Nazi Propaganda Minister, has put an end to tie German custom of singing patriotic songs to the accompaniment of clinking beer mugs. Under a decree just issued for protection of national symbols and songs, it is forbidden to singReuter - 91 words
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Article95 1940-03-27 16 Our Aims Not Selfish Or Insincere London, Mar. 26. RUMOURS, which have been the only outcome of recent diplomatic activity In Europe, are the main subjects of comment in some British newspapers. Germany's plan to dominate Europe Is expanded in the Manchester Guardian which asks95 words
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189 1940-03-27 16 London, Mar. 26. (^PECULATIONS rife about alleged British Cabinet changes find little authentic support. Reuters' Parliamentary correspondent learns that the situation remains unchanged. The position also remains unchanged regarding the suggestion that Opposition parties will be invited to Join the Government. As long asReuter - 189 words
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Article, Illustration47 1940-03-27 16 A luncheon for nearly 70 boys and girls from the Actors Orphanage wxs held recently at the Munsion House, London, where many well-known tutors and actresses entertained. Picture shows the Lord and Lady Mayoress chatting to Conrad Veidt at the luncheon.47 words
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561 1940-03-27 16 THE death was announced last night of Mr. Michael JosepH Savage, Prime Minister of New Zealand, aged 68. The news of Mr. Savage's death has been received in London witli the greatest regret. At the outbreak of the war he was recovering from aReuter - 561 words
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74 1940-03-27 16 London, Mar. 26. THE Lord Mayor's Red Cross and St. John Fund for sick and wounded in the war now stands at £1,260.000, representing an Increase of &18.000 over the Easter holidays. The Secretary of State for India, Lord Zetland, has forwardedReuter - 74 words
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Advertisement8 1940-03-27 16 ELLISON S. EZEKIEL «Se CO3, CAPITOL BUILDING, SINGAPORK.8 words
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