The Straits Times, 31 May 1940

Microfilm: NL4159
Total Pages: 16
1 1 The Straits Times
Page thumbnail Page 1
  • Title Section
    Masthead
    49 1 The Straits Times FINAL EDTN. [ESTABLISHED NKARLY A CENTURT .1 SINGAPORE, 140 CECIL ST. (PHONE 5471). KUALA LUMPUR 25 JAVA ST. f PHONE 3683). MALAYA'S LEADING NEWSPAPER—LARGFST NET SALES PAGI SINGAPORE, FRIDAY, MAY 31. 1940 PRICE SCENTS. The Straits Times ♦i PAGES SINGAPORE, FRIDAY, MAY 31, 1940 PRICE K\
    49 words
  • Page 1 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 1 Advertisements Column 1
      188 1 For Up-to-date TAILORING... MIEN CHONG You are assured of real satisfaction Q4 Coloman St: Singapore. —Phone 4816— JV WJmm9 EM -^> &mmm When you insi. .1 oale A!r Conditioning— all ~~--^S- these four "necessities" of Life are yours— for -^gg sl Gale allows you to live in a cool, dry
      188 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 1 Advertisements Column 2
      244 1 r; -i "JANTZEN" mm pv r k vv oo i> slip ovkiis MADE IN AUSTRALIA Made from Pure Merino Wool l>y the makers of the world famous "Jantzen" Swimming Costumes. Tailored to fit perfectly and to fa fl retain their shape and smartness. Two models LWB ripple stitch and plain
      244 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 1 Advertisements Column 3
      83 1 MADAME PAGE IS. Batter; Kmd ■nd Kualm l.nmpar. CASH SALE PAT Iv» m-.i. MM MAY 2i Jl Nf T^Hi^^^^^^Sr jOKr jar j^^^^K^BUu 1 -.','^^^H| /or <S' «^L^L^L^Ui^3 fIR THE OIL BOUND WATER PAINT HALLS DISTEMPER is an oil-lound washable WATEK H and must never be confused with ORDINARY DISTEMPERS, ceiling-white
      83 words
Page thumbnail Page 2
  • DOMESTIC OCCURRENCES
    • Obituary
      DEATH.
      96 2 OOH— Mr. Goh Seek Tim, Cashier. William Jacks Co. Ltd.. and Chief Cashier o! Singapore Turf Club, passed away peacefully at his residence No. 4? Kovan Road, oil Hillside Drive. Upper Serar.goon, on Wednesday. 29th May, 1940 at 12.30 p.m at the age of 59. He leaves behind, his
      96 words
  • Page 2 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 2 Advertisements Column 1
      517 2 (Pie Straits SUmca SMALL ADST Minimum charge $1. for advt not exceeding 4 line.*. More than four lines 25 cents per line (Six words). Box No. 25 cents extra. DOMESTIC OCCURRENCES BIRTHS, MARRIAGES, DEATHS, ACKNOWLEDGMENTS, ANNOITNCEMnNTS P.P.C. CARDS are charged $3 each per insertion per inch. Over 1 inch, 25
      517 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 2 Advertisements Column 2
      875 2 SITUATION WANTED INDIAN (Married) with thorough training and experience as syce, house-boy, coolt seeks situation. Good reference. Apply Sellam, r./o Nam Heng Estate, P.O. Kota Tinggl. Johore. WANTED BRILLIANTS DIAMONDS any setting or loose. W? are prepared to purchase whether you have mortgaged with the bank or Chettiar or pawned
      875 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 2 Advertisements Column 3
      833 2 BOARD RESIDENCE SANS SOUCI. 3D. Oxley Road. Large double bed-sitting and single rooms now available. Pre-war rates. Every convenience, M S Telephone 6402. PRAHA VILLA, 27 Tomlinson Rd, off Tanglin Rd. New house. Modern furnished doublebedroom, M-S, H C water, private bath. Tennis. Phone: 7751. AT "SUNNYSIDE" 7 Oxley Rd.
      833 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 2 Advertisements Column 4
      674 2 AUCTION NOTICES ATTRACTIVE AUCTION SALE of luxuriously made by PASKOE THE ART FURNITURE DEPOT LTD. marvellously handsome, sound in craftsmanship, real European, fancy polished with ducoe-flnlsh high-grade TEAK SITTING, DINING BEDROOM SUITES (to be sold In complete sets) "PHILIPS" super 6-valve radio-receiver, condition Tip-Top, GARRARD automptic motor record-changer in beautiful
      674 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 2 Advertisements Column 5
      511 2 BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES SHANGHAI: HONG r.ONG. British businessman dividing time twet-n these two cities, and returning shortly, is willing ,n act in an advisory capacity and as buy ;r. for responsible Singapore merchants wltnout offices there. Will undertake market investigation for sources of supply: inspection of goods: expedite -hlpments etc. References
      511 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 2 Advertisements Column 6
      68 2 BUSINESS CARDS Etc. "BERESFORD STORK" SELF PRIMING CENTRIFUGAL PUMP 6 ALLIANCE ENGINEERING CO.. LTD. SINGAPORE KUALA LUMPTB. TENNIS COURT FOR HIRE at REX HOTEL BRAS BASAH ROAD. MADAME PAGE 1 3, Battery Road, and Kuala Lumpur, CASH SALE DAY EVENING GOWNS MAY 25 JUNE 4th FOR HIRE! REFRIGERATOR— New or
      68 words
Page thumbnail Page 3
  • Page 3 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 3 Advertisements Column 1
      334 3 SHIPPING ANNOUNCEMENTS P. 0. BRITISH INDIA AND APCAR LINE. (Incorporated In England) PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL S.N. Co. MAIL PASSENGER AND CARGO SERVICES The best possible services are being maintained by the P. O. S. N. Company to their usual ports of call except ports in Japan. Passengers are requested to
      334 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 3 Advertisements Column 2
      347 3 (inforoormea In Japan) GENERAL PASSENGER AGENTS FOR CUNARD WHITE STAR TO LIVERPOOL Aden, Manawa, Port Sudan. Sue*. Port Said. Jaffa, Telavlv, Haifa. Beyrouth, Piraeus and Genoa Sail Spore H HAKONE MARU June 13 14 SUWA MARU June 22 23 +Cali3 Bombay TO LONDON GENOA SERVICE Aden, Massawa, Port Sudan, Snex,
      347 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 3 Advertisements Column 3
      568 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 passenger
      568 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 3 Advertisements Column 4
      338 3 FAST PASSENGER SERVICE. SINGAPORE TO SAN FRANCISCO. VIA MANILA HONG KONG Sail Spore Arrive 3 P s.s. CITY OF NEWPORT NEWS June 1» July 13 si CITY OP NORFOLK July 16 Aug. 8 aj. CITY OP BAN FRANCISCO Aug. 10 Sept. 5 S3. CITY OF LOS ANGELES Sept. 7 Oct.
      338 words
  • Page 3 Miscellaneous
    • Miscellaneous
      Page 3 Miscellaneous Column 1
      378 3 TODAY SINGAPORE ZHL 1.33 rocs (ZZSm.) ZBP 9.69 mc's (30.9«m.) 1.15 p.m. Miscellaneous gramophone records; 1.30 p.m. News and mid-day rubber, tin and copra prices; 1.45 p.m. interval; 5.00 p.m. Malay musical entertalnmenc by the Lincoln Kronchong Party; 5.45 p.m. Teochew selections from "Ung Bung Dla Kok (contd.li; 6.45 p.m.
      378 words
    • Miscellaneous
      Page 3 Miscellaneous Column 2
      423 3 EMPIRE STATION The following Is a summary of the B.B.OL overseas programm es 6.05 p.m. "Devil on Wheels"; 6.50 POL Pull news bulletin; 7 20 p.m. News In Dutch; 7.35 p.m. "The Battle of Jutland" a pro» gramme In commemoration of this famous naval battle by ••Tailrall"; R.3f> p.m New*
      423 words
Page thumbnail Page 4
  • Article
    DUTCH SOLDIERS' "Worthy Of A Place Among World's Best"
    1889 4 DUTCH SOLDIERS' "Worthy Of A Place Among World's Best" COLONIAL MINISTER'S STORY OF INVASION Batavia, (By Air Mail). r 'THE Dutch soldier fought like a lion, and has shown j himself worthy of a place among the best soldiers of the world," states a telegram received by the Governor- General
    1,889 words
  • Article
    HEROISM
    1168 4 'iefencc remained entirely Intact and would siave been able to make an effective resistance if German motorized columns had not succeeded in penetrating further into the province of Brabant, on Sunday. The first of these columns crossed the Moerdyk-bridge at 6 o'clock on the morning of May 13. and
    Reuter  -  1,168 words
  • Article
    London Stock Exchange
    368 4 London, Ma; 30. AN the Stock Exchange to-day Gilt-edged v improved but other groups eased on Sir Kingsley Wood's speech lu the House of Commons, Indicating possible further Increased taxation. Kaffirs were depressed by Cape offerings. Reuter. The following are to-day's closing mlddla quotations. Shares are of
    368 words
  • Article
    OLD IRON IN PARKS FOR MUNITIONS
    80 4 Londo:i, May 30. MANY railings in Hyde Park, Regent's Park and St. James' Park are being uprooted and will yield 1,000 tons of scrap iron. Old iron is coming from rr.any more London open spaces and from parish churches. A veteran weapon like the
    Reuter  -  80 words
  • Article
    COMMODITIES & EXCHANGES
    170 4 COMMODITIES EXCHANGES 'Prom Our Own Correspondent) London, May 30. COMMODITY and Exchange market* closed as tollowt «1tb previous quotations in parenthesis: BUBBEB: Firmer. Spot II 11 16d II 13,16d (HHd II 13 lSd) July-Sept ll%d 11 11 16d (11 8 18d 11 ll:16d) Oct-Dec ll^d ll'sd (113 16d 11 5
    170 words
  • Article
    MAIL ARRIVALS AND DISPATCHES
    191 4 Malls closes at the General Pott Office as folows TO-DAY Africa (East and South) surface 2 p.m. Canada surface 1 p.m. China (including Shanghai) s'face 1 p.m. Hong Kong surface 1 p.m. Japan surface 1 p.m. Java surface 11.30 a.m. Mauritius surface 2 p.m. Sarawak surface
    191 words
  • Article
    LYALL AND EVATT'S DAILY QUOTATIONS
    245 4 31ngapore, May 30, 5 p.m. MINING Borers Seller* Ampata 3/10 4/2 Austral Amalf 5/6 5 3 Batu Selangan 1.3G 1.40 Hong Fatu 1.03 1.05 Jelebut 0.61 0.64 Kampong Lanjute :>/9 206 K Kamuntln* 8/- 8 G Kundang 13/- 13,6 Kent 2/1 2'4 Klang RlTers 1.65
    245 words
  • Page 4 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 4 Advertisements Column 1
      41 4 wM m m jbJ m Bps CLEARANCE SALE x ALL RECEIVERS MUST BE SOLD DISCOUNTS UP TO 40°/ o WILL BE ALLOWED FROM RULING PRICES BUY NOW LIMITED STOCKS AVAILABLE All Receivers sold are guaranteed by the NO. 2 ORCHARD ROAD.
      41 words
  • Page 4 Miscellaneous
    • Miscellaneous
      Page 4 Miscellaneous Column 1
      141 4 TIDE TABLES SINGAPORE To-day H. W. 5.44 a.m. 6.8 ft.; 6.40 p.m. 7.5 ft. L. W. 11.55 a.m. 2.3 ft. To-mor-ow H. W. 7.02 a.m. 6.8 ft.; 7.31 p.m. 7.7 ft. L. W. 1.10 a.m. 3.7 ft.; 1 p.m. 3.5 ft. Sunday, June 2. H. W. 8.10 a.m. 7 ft.;
      141 words
Page thumbnail Page 5
  • FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL NEWS
    • Article
      AROUND THE MARKETS Another Rise In Tin And Rubber Prices
      365 5 AROUND THE MARKETS Another Rise In Tin And Rubber Prices B> Our financial Correspondent Singapore, May 31. /COMMODITY prices recorded a fur- ther rise yesterday. In London, rubber was up one-eighth at IP/id. Tin was up £3 10s. for spot at £27^ 10s. and rose £3 ss. for three months
      365 words
    • Article
      RUBBER PRICE MAINTAINED
      387 5 Support Given By Supply Ministry IN a weekly review of the rubber market, issued yesterday, Stanton Nelson and Co., Ltd., write: The decline in prices which naturally followed the announcement of the 80 per cent, quota was arrested by considerable buying, in this market, for the Ministry
      387 words
    • Article
      MONOPOLY OF COMMODITIES
      320 5 Allies' Economy Strengthened IN tin and rubber the Allies have now something approaching a world monopoly/ states the Times. Reviewing the economic effects of the invasion of the Low Countries, The Times states: The economic dislocation consequent upon Germany's invasion of the Low Countries will be far
      320 words
    • Article
      GUTHRIE'S REVIEW
      161 5 DE VIE WING the rubber market for the week, Guthrie and Co., Ltd.. in a report issued yesterday, write There has been a little more interest shown during the period under review. although the amount ot business transacted has been small, no doubt owing to general uncertainties. The
      161 words
    • Article
      EXCHANGES
      186 5 The following are the exchange rates tnis morning according to the daily circular Issued by the Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation: SELLING London T.T 2/4 i/lS Loi.don demand 2/4 1/16 Lyons demand 20GO Switzerland demand 208 U Hamburg demand New York demand 46 15/16 Montreal demand 51 11/16 Batavia
      186 words
    • Article
      TROOPS SHOOT DOWN TWO ENEMY PLANES
      36 5 "A PARTY of French infantry, comA manded by Sgt. Guillet, brought down with m? chine-gun fire a H.'inkel yesterday, and on Wednesday a Junker," says a French war communique.—British Wireless.
      British Wireless  -  36 words
    • Article
      Fraser & Co.'s Singapore Share Quotations
      1310 5 Fraser Co.'s Singapore Share Quotations THURSDAY, MAT 30. 1940: 5 P.M. MINING Bayen Seller* Ampat Tin (4s) 3s 9d 4s 6d Austral Anml. (5») 5s Ss 6d Austral Malay <E) 35s 37s Ayer Ilitara (5s) 20s 6d 2H 6d Ayer Weng (£> .63 .65 Bangrln Tin 20s 21s Batu Selangor
      1,310 words
    • Article
      SINGAPORE PRODUCE PRICES
      122 5 Singapore, May 31, noon. Buyers Seller* Gambler $.7.75 Hamburg cube 113.00 Java Cube *12-50 Peppet White Muntoi $14.50 White S14.00 Black S 8.00 Copra Mixed S3.10 Sun Dried $3.53 Sago Flour No I Llngga S6.10 Fair *6.0.i 56.05 Sarawak $5.85 Jclotong Palembang $16.50 Banja $16.00 Sarawak $17
      122 words
    • Article
      HIGHER WAR RISK
      64 5 London. May 31 WAR risk rate between Britain— and France and the East and Far East, via the Mediterranean, is now 1\' 2 per cent, against the previous rate of 7 per cent, for Britain and 6 per cent, for France. This is still much below last
      Reuter  -  64 words
    • Article
      RECORD BANK OF ENGLAND NOTE ISSUE
      96 5 London, May 31. THE Bank of England note circulation has reached a record of £556.900,000. The week's Increase of J10.400.000 was mainly due to end of the month requirements, record Industrial employment, and also, partly to precautionary measures. Hoarding hardly enters into the Issue
      Reuter  -  96 words
    • Article
      CHAMBER OF COMMERCE RUBBER ASSN.
      78 5 Friday. May 31, noon. Buyers SeUrro Price* Prices No. IX R.S.S. (Spot loo**) 37 No IX R.S-9. 1.0.0. In cases June 37 Vi lift G.F.A.Q. R.S.S. f.o.b In b.lei June 36'; 36 V F A.Q. R.S.S. fob. In naif* June .15% MX FUTURE QUOTATION No
      78 words
  • Page 5 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 5 Advertisements Column 1
      255 5 Dray ton Mill LYSOL TOILET PAPER. A Toilet Roll that is thin soft as velvet Soluble and Medicated. The most powerful deodorising Toilet Paper made. Obtainable at all Chemists Grocers Stores. 30 cents per roll. Distributors: GRAFTON LABORATORIES Ltd. SINGAPORE KUALA LUMPUR. I THE RADIO OF THE FUTURE TO-DA^ KEE
      255 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 5 Advertisements Column 2
      219 5 i:i ttt II VIKKr I -.I.NCiAl'Oltfc. Telephone Manager's OBire HII Suo-Manager'sOdire 4767 Kxrban(e ix-pl *513 General OHire 4514 Cable Address: FROVINBANK Head Oflire Sluchow. Kwangtung P\ll* t'P fAFITAI (Ch.) > 10.W00.000 RESERVE FUNDS n.000.80 TOTAL ASSETS lapproLl X 108.030.000 Boari o/ Dtrectors T. I- SOONC. TSENG lAMG KB V. C
      219 words
Page thumbnail Page 6
  • Page 6 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 6 Advertisements Column 1
      277 6 6.15 9.15 p.m. l\ Ls F% IYI OfC A%_ r^J B hi GIRL FLYER CRASHES MIDST GUNRUNNERS IN SOUTH SEAS JUNGLE! L4|fll^DEfflNY IJ^ WILLIAM GARGAN WALLACE FORD m M JUNE LANG 'GILBERT LrySSNOP^ it ROLAND ETIENNE /WrJ^^tSt% GIRARDOT KATHERINE C O°S M O COLOR m V"-^ y~' -Stf Jt*fc. ||2^SMBHMliMlillßi^^^^^^^aHli^aHn^^i^ai^HlHi^HßHHßHßß
      277 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 6 Advertisements Column 2
      516 6 TO-NIGHT 6.15 9.15 THE MAN WHO DARED TO km. M '^k LOVE A QUEEN— THE QUEEN Wmm^^tmmMtKU^^ WHO DARED TO BE A WOMAN BETTE ERROL DAVIS FLYNN In The Strange Romance A the Vircin Queen THE PRIVATE LIVES OF ELIZABETH ESSEX A Warner Bros.' Greatest Spectacle with OLIVIA DE lIAVII.I.AMi.
      516 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 6 Advertisements Column 3
      443 6 ALL DRESSED TIP and SOMEWHERE TO GO! JjHr <g^ THE BIGGEST EVENT A^¥^^JM "Til that ever hit Singapore! »fl|gV CAPITOL jm B^'/ I\ The Greatest Picture ver made! Acclaimed by Enthusiastic Crowds at Every Performance 'GONE WITH THE WIND 7 CLARK GABLE VIVIEN LEIGH I LESLIE HOWARD as "Rhett Butler"
      443 words
Page thumbnail Page 7
  • Article
    DECREE ON SAFEGUARDING OF DUTCH PROPERTY State Becomes Owner Of All Claims In Netherlands Kingdom
    267 7 DECREE ON SAFEGUARDING OF DUTCH PROPERTY State Becomes Owner Of All Claims In Netherlands Kingdom London, May 30. QUEEN WILHELMINA has issued a decree regarding the safeguarding of Dutch property. The state of the Netherlands becomes owner of all claims on all individuals and institutions established in the Kingdom of
    Reuter  -  267 words
  • Article
    QUEEN WITH OVERSEAS NURSING SISTERS
    120 7 London. May 30. THE Queen visited the Overseas Club 1 yesterday and took tea with about 20 nursing yisters who came from ail parts of Australia and New Zealand. These nurses had Just returned 'r >m France and recounted their experiences to the Queen When
    120 words
  • Article
    "DREADNOUGHT" TANKS OF THE SOVIET
    73 7 DREADNOUGHT TANKS OF THE SOVIET GIGANTIC "land dreadnought" tanks formed an impressive part of a parade of Soviet soldiers, sailors, and airmen in the Red Square at Moscow. Describing the tanks, the official SDviet news agency says that "first 'they moved four abreast. Then their dimension grew to such an
    73 words
  • Article
    Alliance Sealed In Blood Dutch Gratitude To Great Britain
    264 7 Alliance Sealed In Blood Dutch Gratitude To Great Britain London, May 30. I"H£ following striking points were made by the Dutch Foreign Minister, Dr. van Kleftens, at the Foreign Press Association to-day: (I* "In Holland we have had proof of the bravery of British airmen, solders and sailors. Our common
    Reuter  -  264 words
  • Article
    Vessel Sunk By Time-Bomb After Search
    101 7 Vessel Sunk By TimeBomb After Search Buenos Aires. May 30. THE Argentine Ambassador in Mad- rid has announced that the Argentine steamer Uruguay, 3.425 tons, was stopped, searched and sunk by a time-bomb after the crew had taken to the boats off Cape Flnisterre on Monday night The ship was
    Reuter  -  101 words
  • Article
    'CONFERENCE TABLE NOT FOR HITLER'—DUFF COOPER
    315 7 'CONFERENCE TABLE NOT FOR HITLER'— DUFF COOPER London, May 30. MX. A. Duff-Cooper Minister of Information, speaking at a Foreign Press Association luncheon to-day, said that the conference table was not for Hitler. "We can assure him." he said, "that l he seat at the conference table which so long
    Reuter  -  315 words
  • Article
    NOTED SURGEON DIES
    27 7 London, May 30. THE death has occurred of Sir Joseph Leech, M. p., West Newcastle on Tyne and a distinguished surgeon, aged 74.— Reuter.
    Reuter  -  27 words
  • Article
    Nazi Slaughter Of Civilians
    101 7 Paris, May 30. •THE newspaper Figaro, giving a grim story of the pitiless bombing of Amiens, says that on the evening of May 18 thirty German bombers attacked the city, bombing railway stations which could be claimed as military objectives, but the next morning they began
    Reuter  -  101 words
  • Article
    Hospital Ships Sunk By Nazis
    100 7 London, May 30. r/O British hospital ships were sunk in Dieppe by German bombers and two others attacked. They were clearly marked with the Red Cross and painted in the usual colours of white and green, so that no mistake about their identity was possible.
    Reuter  -  100 words
  • Page 7 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 7 Advertisements Column 1
      165 7 RAFFLES HOTEL To-night DINNER DANCE (informal) 8 p.m. to midnight POPULAR CABARET ATTRACTION THE DUO PALOTAI VERSATILE ENTERTAINERS— TALENTED CHARACTER. COMEDY ft BALLROOM DANCERS. Dinner 83.5«— N0n-diners $I.M TO-MORROW— ENTERTAINMENT EXTRAORDINARY! OPENING PERFORMANCE OF THE BIGGEST CABARET ATTRACTION OF THE YEAR! THE SEVEN WALLABIES WORLDS GREATEST GIRL ACROBATS WHIRLWIND TUMBLERS
      165 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 7 Advertisements Column 2
      328 7 ■b JKKtULX^BS^''" IBS !Hl FIRE! TYPHOON! TIDAL WAVE! "It is meant to amuse and delight and the film does that in a full measure" TO-DAY'S SINGAPORE FREE PRESS "A very excellent programme" TO-DAY'S -jjjjiL. MORNING TRIBUNE *Jg"- A real tropical Typhoon unleashed with all its thundering force. Dorothy Lamour, Malaya's
      328 words
Page thumbnail Page 8
  • Article
    SINGAPORE, FRIDAY, MAY 31. 1940. (272 nd Day ol the War.) The War Fund
    1151 8 SINGAPORE, FRIDAY, MAY 31. 1940. (272 nd Day ol the War.) The War Fund With the launching of The War I Fund yesterday, an opportunity is provided for those many readers who have expressed a desire to contribute money for the prosecution of the war in a more direct manner
    1,151 words
  • Article
    MORE MEN CALLED UP
    26 8 According to a French wireless announcement France has Just called up all men born between Nov. 1 1919 and Mar 31 1920.
    UP  -  26 words
  • Letters To The Editor
    • Letter
      GIVE FREELY Self-Denial And The War Effort
      428 8 GIVE FREELY Self-Denial And The War Effort To the Editor of the Straits Times Sir,— To-day I rAd In you paper that the British public watch with an anxious but steady gaze as the German drive to the French coast daily draws nearer and nearer. How many British people can
      428 words
    • Letter
      "DO IT NOW"
      353 8 No Time For Kid Glove Methods e To the Editor of the Straits Times r Sir, Ever since the present crisis c began, various articles have appeared c about the part Malaya is playing in assisting the Allies. It is very un- t ortunate that it has
      353 words
    • Letter
      WAR LOAN
      114 8 To the Editor of the Straits Times Sir— lt Is well-known that many of the banks' customers have large credit balances and that the banks will only give one-half per cent, per annum on such balances. From this it would seem that there Is money available for a
      114 words
    • Letter
      PLEA TO A KING
      125 8 Poppies still flame in Flanders fields; The torch, though fallen, remains alight. A King, his honor dim beneath The censure of his folk. Has left his land before the murdering horde, Bequeathed his people to the yolk Of everlasting scorn. Take up the torch, oh King.
      125 words
    • Letter
      THE FIFTH COLUMN
      458 8 Refugees Should Volunteer For Internment To the Editor or the Straits Times Sir,— Having read with great Interest various letters, as well as an article of some length, on the subject of the treatment of refugees and aliens in con nection with the Fifth Column. I fee
      458 words
    • Letter
      "Continue To Press For Action"
      296 8 To the Editor of the Straits Times Sir,— After reading the letters written to your paper on the subject of the authorities' apparently complacent attitude towards Interning all German refugees, and hearing the opinions expressed, usually violently, wherever one goes in Singapore nowadays, one wonders
      296 words
    • Letter
      SELF-TAXATION A Lead For Individual Malayans
      371 8 SELF-TAXATION A Lead For Individual Malayans To the Editor of the Straits Tim»-s Sir,— The Bill for extending the pro- visions of the emergency powers of the Defence Act announced in this mornnß's news does indeed bring home to is the sacrifices that are and will be expected of the
      371 words
    • Letter
      NO SURRENDER!
      379 8 We Shall Fight To The Bitter End To the Editor of the Straits Tiroes Sir.— Fight on Fight on to the bitter, bitter end, no matter how bitter that might seem to be and if that is, or becomes, the determination of all of us of the British
      379 words
    • Letter
      The Lesson Of The Low Countries
      127 8 To the Editor of the Straits Times Sir.— Thoueh so many people have been writing to you about the refugees in Malaya, nothing is yet known about any action taken by the authorities. Who knows these so called refugees are the real refugees These
      127 words
  • Page 8 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 8 Advertisements Column 1
      189 8 Battery' Rd. CASH SALE June Ist. SPKAK! READ! WRITE! by Elizabeth Crowe Hannum. This New publication will make a Great appea to all Student* teachers, and others who ar Inte-cste-l In the development of an easj Hicld style of expression In Writing an Conversation. Price only 53.60 Postage Extra. G.
      189 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 8 Advertisements Column 2
      103 8 A HIGHLY PAID administrative position Is the normal attainment of a School of Accountancy trained man wlih a recognised qualification. Qualify as an Accountant, Secretary. Cost Accovntant. Shipping Expert, Insurance Officer, Bank Officer or Book-keeper and make your future secure. Examinations can be taken in Singapore and success guaranteed by
      103 words
Page thumbnail Page 9
  • Article
    B.E.F. MEN'S STORY OF BATTLE IN FRANCE
    704 9 Troops Ovation On Return To Britain NEED FOR GREATER AIR HELP STRESSED BY ALL Mass Murder Of Refugees By German Aeroplanes COME of the men of the British Expeditionary Force who have been fighting: hard in Belgium and Northern France arrived in England
    704 words
  • Article
    How The British Held Calais
    128 9 Heroic Defence Of Channel Port lA>ndon, May 31. *I*HE War Office announces that last week a small British force was sont to hold Calais and attempt to maintain communication with the B.E.F. Finding itself unable to carry out the latter task and facing strong enemy
    Reuter  -  128 words
  • Article
    Royal Navy's Big Part
    185 9 Royal Navy' s Big Part Ljndon. May 31. IT is officially announced that British warships are giving all possible help i to the British and French land forces operating on the French coast under heavy enemy pressure. Warships are giving supporting and covering fire to troops, impeding the enemy's movements
    185 words
  • Article
    BIG AREA FLOODED BY THE SEA
    103 9 CRENCH military circles state that the whole area south-west of Dunkirk is now flooded from the neighbourhood of Gravclines almost to St. Omer. To the north-west the waterline stretches from Nieuport to Ypre.s alonn the valley of the Yser over a width of two
    Reuter  -  103 words
  • Article
    CASUALTY LIST
    222 9 London. May 30. MAMES of missng troops form a 1% par: (if War Office casualty list. N'.i. 7. Ir. includes seven in the Line ilnshires. 41 in the Leicestershires. 21 in th Green Howards, 54 in the a F(u esters. 30 in the King's rkshtre Light Infantry, and
    Reuter  -  222 words
  • Article
    THE SOMME FRONT
    63 9 Paris, May 31. THE French communique says: Our troops in the north are fighting incessantly and in good order and are energetical'y continuing the execution of tre movements decided upon by the command. "Fighting Is progressing favourably on the greater part of the Somme front. There Is
    63 words
  • Article
    NAZIS LOSE 77 PLANES
    265 9 Air Support For Flanders Troops London. May 31. THE aid given by the R.A.F. to the Allied armies in Flanders is described in an Air Ministry bulletin which states "Throughout Wednesday the man effort of the R.A.F. was concentrated on relieving the pressure on the flanks
    265 words
  • Article
    Mr. Roosevelt On Defence Needs Asking For Additional $1,000,000,000 To-day
    203 9 Mr. Roosevelt On Defence Needs Asking For Additional $1,000,000,000 To-day Washington, May 30. PRESIDENT Roosevelt stated at his Press conference that the new defence commission was ready to begin operating. Its job would be greater, he said, because the developments in the European fighting of the past fortnight has necessitated
    Reuter  -  203 words
  • Article
    President Lebrun's Message To Troops
    102 9 Paris, May 31." DRESIDENT Lebrun has addressed the following message to General Blanchard, commander-in-chief of the Allied troops in the North: "While the French troops under your orders, in full collaboration with the B.E.F .and the help of the Allied navies are fighting a battle
    Reuter  -  102 words
  • Article
    CHECKMATE FOR NAZI PLUNDER
    100 9 London, May 30. T-HE House of Lords to-day adopted all 1 stages of the National Loan Bill, which passed through all readings in the House of Commons yesterday. Sir John Simon, explaining the Bill. said that when Germany Invades a neighbouring country the invasion is accompanied
    Reuter  -  100 words
  • Article
    Rome Cabinet To Meet
    77 9 Rome. May 30. TIIK Italian Cabinet Is to meet next Tuesday, when Signor Mussolini will preside. Meanwhile, although the Italian Minis ry of Foreign Exchange has issued no general order stopping banks and industrial firms from obtaining foreign currency, it U known that the Ministry has
    Reuter  -  77 words
  • Article
    MORALE LOW IN AUSTRIA
    260 9 German Wounded Are Pouring In SHERMAN wounded from tho Western Front are pouring into Austria every day, and this, together with the fact that large numbers of Austrians are at the front, has caused morale in Austria to fall rapidly since the beginning of the grjat
    Reuter  -  260 words
  • Article
    Press Tributes To The B.E.F.
    188 9 London, May 30. 'THE entire Press to-day echoes the words of the King expressing pride and admiration for the heroism of the B.EF. and our French Allies fighting by their side and emphasizes thz lesson of the present situation that pvery ounce of effort Is
    188 words
  • Article
    FRENCH HEROINES DIE AT POSTS
    132 9 A GLOWING tribute to French morale was pa d yesterday by an Englishman who had Just returned from a mission on behalf of the Supply Ministry. He spoke in high praise of the French air force. He said, French airmen are taking the same risks
    132 words
  • Article
    Untitled
    24 9 Berlin, May 30. PCONOMIC negotiations between Germany and Yugoslavia have been successfully concluded, says a Bucharest message to the Germa-i official news agency. Reuter,
    Reuter  -  24 words
  • Article
    $58,055 For War Fund Already Subscribed
    544 9 READERS' BIG RESPONSE FOR MALAYAN EFFORT THE War Fund announced in the Straits Times yesterday has already reached $58,055. Donations were coming in yesterday afternoon almost at the rate of $10,000 an hour. The total amount received by the Straits Times up <<i 10
    544 words
  • Article
    SOVIET CONSULATE IN PEIPING MAY CLOSE
    124 9 Pi ipillg. May 3). Fls learned that the Soviet eocuulategeneral In Peiplnir has received instructions temp'Tcirily to susp- nd business here It is expected the offi.-e will be closed in tho latter part of June, whr-n U" r- n--nl-general. M. Nttlken, t-nd his s
    Reuter  -  124 words
  • Page 9 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 9 Advertisements Column 1
      58 9 wWm Wo* nothing to tnrow ::way V^^^^^ a roc*! In a minute because they are r^ady V^^^^^ to serve. See ou r JOt CCO HO IM I CUI at your nearest brunch. and easily ([SSMIV^ prepa red meals SKS K E C AWN Vi 8 PHONE 5376 FIVE LINES C.s.
      58 words
Page thumbnail Page 10
  • Article
    MALAYAN-BORN PILOTS WIN DECORATIONS
    329 10 One Follows Fine Example Set By Brother In Norway BOTH HAVE BEEN AWARDED D. S. O. FOR SERVICES TWO pilots born in Malaya figure in the latest list of Royal Air Force awards Squadron Leader Edward Mortlake Donaldson, born in Negri Sembilan in 1912, who gets
    329 words
  • Article
    Bangkok Belgians Condemn King
    71 10 (From Our Own Correspondent) Bangkok, May 31. rIK Belgian colony has unanimously passed a resolution, which has been forwarded to the Belgian Foreign Minister: "We are astounded by the incredible capltuintion of the King. The colony expresses unshakable confidence in he final victory of right and
    71 words
  • Article
    HONG KONG'S DEFENCES
    109 10 Further Volunteer Units Created IMPORTANT developments in the defences of Hong Kong were announced by the General Officer Commanding the British Troops in China. Major-Gen. A. E. Grasett, speaking in the Legislative Council yesterday. He stated that auxiliary volunteer forces would be organized in addition to the
    Reuter  -  109 words
  • Article
    MAGIC CIRCLE SHOW FOR WAR FUND
    153 10 WITH the opening of the War Fund. it is Ukely that amateur theatrical clubs will launch a series of shows to supplement the contributions. Within a few hours of the announcement in the Straits Times of the opening of the War Fund yseterday, an
    153 words
  • Article
    Untitled
    34 10 Three Indian soldiers were hurt and taken to a military hospital yosterday afternoon after a lorry in which they were travelling along Bukit Timah Road had been in collision with r taxi and overturned.
    34 words
  • Article
    AMU SEMEN TS
    162 10 STNGAPOKE. KAFKLLS HOTEL 6 Danci; Informal 8 p.m. to Midnight.. GAKHK K I1HAIKJ-, Gt.tU.VG Bock Hum n i Chaps 7 12j rice i Mo p.m. (.KtAI WOKLU 7 'JO p.m. to 9 9 p.m. night Globe: Nurse Edith Cav.-a. :/-> Orari* Allen's Murder n-»p»»v woata Happy Theatre
    162 words
  • Article
    SALESMAN CHARGED
    95 10 A RRAIGNED en three charges of cheating by falsely representing to lE. J. Mortensen, of the East Asiatic Co., that two shops had ordered cases |of Abaljne valued at $1,562.50, Lee i Ki.it Scon, an English-speaking salesI man with 16 years' service in the com- pany, stood trial
    95 words
  • Article
    Untitled
    16 10 Mr. H. A. S. Jennings has been apj pointed Assistant Controller of Restricted Imports in Singapore.
    16 words
  • Article
    £10,000 GIFT TO BRITAIN Donor Son Of Dr. Loke Yew
    215 10 £10,000 GIFT TO BRITAIN Donor Son Of Dr. Loke Yew OTHER DONATIONS IN FEDERATION THE youngest son of a famous Chinese pioneer in the F-M.S.. Dr. Loke Yew, has made a gift of £10,000 to Great Britain towards the cost of the prosecution of the war. The donor of this
    215 words
  • Article
    MR. S. C. CHAN WEDS IN SINGAPORE
    169 10 MR. S. C. Chan, son of Mr. and Mrs. Chan Kang Swee, of Malacca was married to Miss Louise Kwan Yah Shing. daughter of Mrs. Kwan Chin Chiung and the late Mr. Kwan Chin Chiung, of Shanghai, yesterday at Dr. Hu Tsai Kuen's
    169 words
  • Article
    POLISH GOLD SEIZED
    54 10 THE Rumanian Cabinet has decreed I the seizure of all the Polish! gold now depssited in the Rumanian National Bank. Ministers explained that the gold will be ured to pay part of the Polish debt to Rumania and for the upkeep of th 3 Polish soldiers and
    54 words
  • Article, Illustration
    Belgian Town In Ruins
    34 10 A woman, carrying her baby, leads refugees through a shattered street in the Belgian town of Louvain, a large section of which— like many other Belgian towns is in ruins.
    34 words
  • Article
    Admiral On Heroism Of British Troops At Calais
    281 10 A VISIT to Calais was described i in a broadcast talk last night by Vice-Admiral Sir James Somerville, who said, I know that British courage, British resolution and British refusal to admit defeat will to-day, as in the past, bring us victory,
    British Wireless  -  281 words
  • Article, Illustration
    "Parashooter"
    16 10 The uniform of the new BritUh force raised to combat possible parachute attack in Britain.
    16 words
  • Article
    LAMOUR AND THRILLS IN SOUTH SEAS
    93 10 At The Cinema Typhoon (Dorothy Lamour, Robert Preston and Lynne Overman) Paramount. At the Cathay. VWIS is a delightful technicolour production featuring adventure In the South Seas. The picture is full of action, thrills and comedy, depicting a fast moving drama. Dorothy Lamour and
    93 words
  • Article
    "SILVER BULLETS TO BUY LEAD ONES"
    724 10 Community Leaders And The War Fund ET us make our motto 'Silver bullets to buy lead ones is one of many striking comments on the War Fund, which the Straits Times has received from leading members of the various communities in Singapore, all of
    724 words
  • Article
    JOHORE LAW EXAM.
    69 10 'From Our Own Correspondent! Johore Bahru. May 30. The following have passed the law examination for Malay officers on May 21 and 22: Final. Abdul Rahman bin Ja'afar. Ibrahim bin Haji Salam. Ban bin Haji Babu, Bidin bin Login. Mohamed bin Yusoi. Mohamed Said bill Moha-ned Tahir,
    69 words
  • Page 10 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 10 Advertisements Column 1
      155 10 For the purposes of the average listener, this is the initial mppbet finest radio receiver money can buy in Malaya. available end of -ft"" 1 Its station &ettin£ properties are all that one could wish for. The power output is between 5 and 6 watts A. C. i equal to
      155 words
Page thumbnail Page 11
  • Article
    COMMITTEE TO INQUIRE INTO WAR LOAN PLAN
    202 11 Four Unofficials Acting Financial Secretary A COMMITTEE has been appointed by the Straits Settle- ments Government to inquire into the practicability of floating a war loan which would be presented to the Imperial Government as a contribution from the Colony towards the prosecution
    202 words
  • Article
    WHIPPING FOR SNATCH THIEF Chinese With "Bad Record"
    196 11 WHIPPING FOR SNATCH THIEF Chinese With "Bad Record" "THERE is only one way In dealing with snatch-thieves," remarked Mr. J. G. Rappoport, Singapore third magistrate, yesterday. He sentenced Chan Ah Seng, a 22-year-old Cantonese, to 10 strokes of the rotan and one month's rigorous imprisonment for snatching a $250 gold
    196 words
  • Article
    SINGAPORE BROADCAST OF SAIGON PROGRAMME
    69 11 AN unusual feature is to be 'iroad- cast from the Singapore station to-day, when, by arrangement with j Radio Saigon, a special programme is to be given at 6.20 p.m. English residents in Saigon will take part ::r.d French songs Will be SUIIK. The programme
    69 words
  • Article
    S.S. (S.) A. OFFICERS
    77 11 MR. K. K. O'Connor was re-elected chairman of the Straits Settle- j menta 'Singapore) Association at the j annual meeting, and Mr. Tay Lian Teck was elected vice-president. The new committee comprises Mr. J. I Dawson. Mr. A. Robinson, Mr. Lim Bock Kee. Mr. F. G.
    77 words
  • Article
    DR. W. LOVELOCK TO TALK ON MUSIC
    106 11 DR. WILLIAM LOVELOCK, of the Trinity College of Music (London), will deliver an address at 11 a.m. tomorrow at the music studio of Monk's Hill English School, near Newton, Singapore. The address will be of interest not only to teachers of music, but
    106 words
  • Article
    LAST PERFORMANCE OF "DANCING TIME"
    109 11 'THE pupils of Fay Hamilton's School of Dancing will appear at the Victoria Theatre at 5.30 p.m. this afternoon in the final performance of "Dancing Time" in aid of Hospital Week. A Singapore woman who attended Wednesday's performance was so Struck with the display that
    109 words
  • Article
    ALLEGED USE OF KNIFE
    52 11 A 15-YEAR-OLD Teochfiw, Yeo Ah Yew, uas charged in the fifth court yesterday with voluntarily causing hurt to Gho Ghoo Hock with a knife at 11.20 a.m. on May 29 at 10' 4 miles, Bukit Timah Road. He claimed trial and the case was postponed to
    52 words
  • Article, Illustration
    British Tanks In Ruined Belgian Town
    28 11 British tanks passing down a ruined street in Louvain, Belgium, where the B.E.F. fought an heroic delaying action against overwhelming German forces.
    28 words
  • Article
    SEEKS ORDER FOR EJECTION Brother Applies To Rent Board
    234 11 SEEKS ORDER FOR EJECTION Brother Applies To Rent Board I LEAVE it to the Government; I will abide by their decision," said S. Narayanasamy Pillay, when asked if he had anything to say against an application by his brother, N. Ramasamy Pillay, to eject him from premises in Selegie Road,
    234 words
  • Article
    FALSE ORDER CHARGE
    63 11 POO HEE YENG, a Hainanese, was charged in the fifth court yesterday with using as genuine a forged document, a false order purporting to be an order for goods in the name of a credit customer at the Singapore Cold Storage at 3 p.m. on May 27.
    63 words
  • Article
    OLD MALAY VOLUNTEER H.Q. BUILDING
    79 11 A DECISION to see what could be done to preserve at least a part of the old Malay Volunteer Headquarters building has been taken by the council of the Friends of Singapore. This building, it was stated, was formerly an old prison, therefore a place
    79 words
  • Article
    GOVERNOR OF SUMATRA PASSES THROUGH
    66 11 MR. A. Y. SPITS, Governor of Sumatra, passed through Singapore yesterday on his way to Batavia. His arrival here was followed by that of Rajah Onggang Parlindungan, of Mangkalan. Sumatra, who is leaving for Medan, possibly to-day. Rajah Onggang was for two months in a
    66 words
  • Article
    FEWER PRIVATE CAR REGISTRATIONS Effect Of War Shown In Latest Statistics
    333 11 FEWER PRIVATE CAR REGISTRATIONS Effect Of War Shown In Latest Statistics U7HILE there was a marked increase in the number of private cars registered in Singapore last year, newregistrations in respect of private ownerships fell off during the latter part of the year owing to the war. The report of
    333 words
  • Article
    EXHIBITION OF PHOTOGRAPHS
    194 11 Fnends Of Singapore Consider Plans DETAILS of what will probably be the most ambitious photographic exhibition held in Singapore, were discussed by the Council of the Friends of Singapore at a meeting on May 7. The council approved a report presented by Mr. S. H. Peek on
    194 words
  • Article
    WALLABIES HERE AGAIN
    43 11 •yHE Wallabies, the well-known troupe of acrobatic dancers who appeared In Singapore In September, 1936, are here again and will open a season at the Raffles Hotel to-morrow, before they leave for America to take part in a Hollywood show.
    43 words
  • Article
    Untitled
    18 11 Many Singapore embroidery and curio shops are, in future, closing on Sundays. The arrangement begins from this Sunday.
    18 words
  • Article
    KING'S BIRTHDAY
    51 11 TilK following message has been received in Singapore from the Secretary of State for the Colonies regarding; the King's Birthday celebrations: It is His Majesty's wish that flags should be flown but no dinner or other celebrations should take place on the occasion of his birthday during the
    51 words
  • Article
    LEADER OF "RED" CELL
    308 11 Hainanese Sent To Prison SEDITIOUS PAPERS IN SHOE BOX DESCRIBED as boini; presumably the "leader of a Communist, crll i among the domestic servants In Sinsa]X>re." LlOng Ah Mm. a 2'J- year-Old Hainancse. was .sentenced j to six months' rigorous imprisonment and lined $500. or v
    308 words
  • Article
    CAPTAIN N. M. HASHIM TO BROADCAST
    68 11 CAPTAIN N. M. Hashim, the Malay Legislative* Councillor, will broadcast to-night from the Singapore Station, at 7.45, a talk on "HitWism and Islam." Captain Hashim will explain how Hitlerism is docmed from the Islamic point of view, according t3 the Formula knawn as the
    68 words
  • Article
    THE CITY'S HEALTH
    52 11 CINGAPORE'S death rate was higher •3 last week than the week befor«' and in the corresponding week hi. 1-. year, according to the weekly Municipality Health Report. There were 287 deaths last week as compared with 268 the previous week and 214 in the corresponding week of
    52 words
  • Article
    Untitled
    55 11 Mr. U San Mnunc, 1.C.5.. district and sessions judge and president of the Hansada Rotary Club, is on a holiday trip to Malaya, arcompanird by his father-in-law. Mr. U Thwin, member of the Burma Senate and president oi the Burmese Chamber of Commerce They are now in Penang and will
    55 words
  • Page 11 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 11 Advertisements Column 1
      118 11 the 1940 "O 1 AUSTinO UAC n *X kJ m A 900 CC 4-Cylinder Engine which develops 1" 27 B.H.P.— for Power. Three Crankshaft Main Bearings for Smoothness. Four forward Speeds with syncromesh engagement O for second, third and top for easy handling. A special Chassis embodying a unit construction
      118 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 11 Advertisements Column 2
      12 11 A Suggestion for the week-end-FINE YOUNG AUSTRALIAN DUCKS 70 CENTS PER LB.
      12 words
Page thumbnail Page 12
  • Article
    NARVIK CAPTURE OF GREAT STRATEGIC IMPORTANCE Many German Bombers Brought Down During Operations
    391 12 NARVIK CAPTURE OF GREAT STRATEGIC IMPORTANCE Many German Bombers Brought Down During Operations Paris, May 30. ACCORDING to a Stockholm dispatch the Allies met with much less resistance at Narvik on land than in the air. Under cover of a violent barrage from British warships, Allied troops under the command
    Reuter  -  391 words
  • Article
    Allies And The Verdun Spirit
    299 12 London, May 30. EVEN if the Allied northern army were defeated, the principal contest would remain between the Germans and the forces to a large extent intact and reorganized under Gen. Weygand, the Allied Supreme Commander, says Tidningen, the Stockholm newspaper. Meanwhile, it is by
    Reuter  -  299 words
  • Article
    FRANCE MAY TAKE REPRISALS
    80 12 Paris. May 30. A FRENCH Ministry of Infomia- tion communique formally denies the German allegations that two German aviators, who were obliged to make a forced landing were shot at and that German officers taken prisoner, were treated in a manner unworthy of their rank The
    Reuter  -  80 words
  • Article
    Lag In Italy's Air Production
    71 12 rviFFICULTY in obtaining raw ma- terials is likely to hold up the reequipment of the Italian Air Force, which, at the present time, is using a considerable number of machines which are obsolescent, says the News Chronicle. Authority has been given to increase the force
    71 words
  • Article
    NO CHINESE LABOUR CORPS FROM HONG KONG
    62 12 Hong Kong, May 30. REPORTS of departure from here of a Chinese Labour Corps Is officially denied. Moreover, It is authoritatively learned that the only departure of Chinese labourers In any number has been to the Dutch East Indies which Is a regular
    Reuter  -  62 words
  • Article
    CHINESE AIR FORCE IN RAID
    52 12 Chungking, May 30. CHINESE aircraft on the afternoon of May 28 heavily bombed Anlu in Hupeh in an effort to prevent Japanese reinforcements and supplies from reachins the North Hupeh front where a battle is still raging In the vicinity of Tsaoyang, according to Chinese
    Reuter  -  52 words
  • Article
    No Mission, Says Moscow
    102 12 No Mission, Says Moscow Moscow, May 30. ACCORDING to an authorized statement issued by the Tass Agency, M. Maisky, the Soviet Ambassador in London, has been instructed to inform the British Government that the Soviet Government cannot receive Sir Stafford Cripps or anyone else in the capacity of a special
    Reuter  -  102 words
  • Article
    DOMINIONS' WAR EFFORT
    251 12 Conscription In New Zealand Wellington, May 31. MEW ZEALAND'S adherence and loyalty to the cause of the Allies was reaffirmed in the House of Commons yesterday. A resolution moved by the Prime Minister, Mr. Peter Fraser and seconded by the Opposition leader, Mr. Hamilton, declared the firm
    251 words
  • Article
    NEW ZEALAND READY TO RECEIVE REFUGEES
    63 12 Wellington, May 30. A New Zealand petition signed by the Mayor of Napier and 26 others was presented to the House of Commons suggesting that the Government advise the British Government that it is willing to offer hospitality and, if necessary, adoption and permanent
    Reuter  -  63 words
  • Article
    AUSTRALIAN GESTURE TO BRITAIN
    39 12 Canberra, May 30. AUSTRALIA has decided to make available for Britain 49 Lockheed Hudson aircraft ordered by the Commonwealth in the United States, according to an official announcement by Mr. Fairhairn, Minister for Air— Reuter.
    Reuter  -  39 words
  • Article
    FASCISTS ARRESTED IN CANADA
    54 12 Montreal, May 30. ADRIEN Archar.d, head of the Na- tional Unity Party, described as a Fascist organization, has been arrested. The arrest of Dr. Noel Decarie, the party's national treasurer, is also announced by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. In all, seven people have been arrested
    Reuter  -  54 words
  • Article
    INNER WAR CABINET FOR S. RHODESIA
    70 12 Salisbury, (South Rhodesia'), Mai 30 •THE Prime Minister, Mr. G. M. Hug- gins, announced in the Assembly to-day the formation of an inner War Cabinet consisting of himself and the Ministers of Defence and Air to meet daily with the aim of intensifying Southern
    Reuter  -  70 words
  • Article
    HAYASHI MISSION NOT OFFICIAL
    55 12 Tokio, May 30. ASKED about the mission of Mr. Kyujire Hayashl, managing director of the South Sea Association and formerly Ambassador to Brazil who is visiting the Netherlands East Indies, the spokesman of the Foreign Office said he had no official mission representing as he does
    55 words
  • Article
    EVACUATING AMERICANS FROM EUROPE
    28 12 m New York Ma 30 THE liner Washington has sailed for Europe to evacuate Americans from France. She la carrying Red Ctoss supplies— Reuter.
    Reuter  -  28 words
  • Page 12 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 12 Advertisements Column 1
      256 12 EYE EXAMINATIONS EYEGLASSES. EXCLUSSVELY. Personalised Service by d|^^^^j? a duly qualified rcgis- jM^^g^*^tercd Dractitioner with fl~^_Ty le?al qualifications. V THOMPSON OPTICAL CO. 4. AKCAUE ItMK... 'PHONE 3WT!. R. A. Thompson, Dr. of Ocular Science 35 years' European Clinical Experience. RESTORES HAIR When your hair begins to fall —or thin out
      256 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 12 Advertisements Column 2
      125 12 tjjH PP^^ i; Craven c A* arc I Cork-tJDD6(L4 S#i) them day in, day J I'l^Lfll "II w /pPs^S wßff In CellopluiM' wrapped PACKETS rf IG JU WtfSuß and in patent 'TRU-VAC" tint of 50 LONDON MADE BY CARRERAS LTD A Message Across The Seas The Social Telegram Service What
      125 words
Page thumbnail Page 13
  • Article
    EXTENSIVE DEFENCE MOVES IN GREAT BRITAIN
    188 13 Coping With Air Attacks And Possible Parachute Invasion EXTENSIVE measures are being taken in Great Britain to cope with German air attacks and possible parachute invasion. The Ministry of Home Security announce*; In view of the existIng situation, when there is every prospect of
    188 words
  • Article
    Malta's "Measure Of F'rudenee"
    40 13 Malta, May 30. LIKITENANT-Gencral W. G. S. Debbie, now acting Governor of .Malta, announced in a broadcast to-day that schools will be <loscd from Friday as a simple "measure of prudence." —Reuter. 1 j j j
    Reuter  -  40 words
  • Article
    Workers Will Not Grumble
    135 13 London, May 30. COMMENTING on the appeal of the Minister of Labour, Mr. Ernest Bevin, to curtail holidays, the News Chronicle says the workers will not grumble. They know that a minute wasted may mean a life sacrificed. The Times recalls the attitude of the trades
    Reuter  -  135 words
  • Article
    Warning Against Air Invasion
    159 13 Warning Against Air Invasion London, May 30. ■•T-;iKKK may yet be some devilish surprise in store for us," said Sir Neville Bland, British Minister to the Netherlands, in a broadcast urging that "more and more" steps should be taken to guard against the danger from a German fifth column and
    Reuter  -  159 words
  • Article
    Removing Signposts In Britain
    58 13 London, May 31. INSTRUCTIONS have been given to highway authorities in Britain for the removal of signposts and direction indications which would be of value to the enemy in case of an invasion. This was disclosed in the House of Commons yesterday. It was added that
    Reuter  -  58 words
  • Article
    BELGIANS STAND BY THE ALLIES
    90 13 Paris, May 31. THE Belgian Cabinet, meeting "some- where in France" yesterday, approved the text of two" decrees. One of them declares that In view of the iact that the King Is in the power or the invader, it is Impossible for him to reign.
    Reuter  -  90 words
  • Article
    GERMANS & AUSTRIAN'S IN BRITAIN
    103 13 GERMANS AUSTRIAN'S IN BRITAIN London, May 30. SIR JOHN ANDERSON, Home Secretary, Informed the House of Commons to-day that the number of persons of German and Austrian nationality In this country were approximately 31.000 males and 42.000 females, of whom about 5,600 and 3,200 respectively have been interned. Asked what
    Reuter  -  103 words
  • Article
    Untitled
    23 13 The Stockholm radio states that Kart Bjoerkvall. Sweden's best-known airman, is reported to have been killed in a hangar explosion at Karlsborg. Reuter.
    Reuter  -  23 words
  • Article
    RESTRICTIONS WELCOMED
    306 13 New Emergency Defence Laws London, May 30. A RADIO set installed in any road vehicle is now banned, subject to any exemptions permitted by the Postmaster-General, under new Emergency Powers (Defence) Regulations issued to-day. The authorities can also commandeer land and control signalling apparatus, wireless receivers and the
    Reuter  -  306 words
  • Article
    German Threats To Northern Ireland
    90 13 London, M?.y 30. Pthe House of Commons to-day Dr. Little (Castleragh-Manse, Belfast) asked if the Prime Minister, in view of threats from Germany regarding the independence of Northern Ireland, would give an assurance that nothing would be left undone to maintain the safety and security
    Reuter  -  90 words
  • Article
    WHERE PARACHUTISTS MAY LAND
    83 13 London, May 30. THE possibility of parachutists land- ing Jn war prisoners' or internment camps was raised at question time in the House of Commons to-day. One questioner asked whether the Government was satisfied with the location of such camps and what steps were beins taken
    83 words
  • Article
    Danes Now Live In Fear
    163 13 GRIM pictures of conditions In Denmark under Nazi domination were given to a Daily Herald correspondent by a Dutchman. "Before the Germans arrived, life in Denmark was freer and easier than in any other country I know,' he said. "But now nobody trusts his neighbour.
    163 words
  • Article
    Soviet Bid For Aaland Isles
    94 13 CROM a foreign diplomatic source r in Paris It is learned that the Soviet Government. Impressed by the possibility of German expansion in northern Europe, has lately approached Finland with the suggestion that vhe Helsinki Government should transfer the Aaland Islands to Ru&Fla, and, In
    94 words
  • Page 13 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 13 Advertisements Column 1
      5 13 25% DISCOUNT ON CARPETS RUGS
      5 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 13 Advertisements Column 2
      274 13 i WOODSON HATS \V,|Z Outstanding favourites t 1 Is KMLn -;i lightweight \V A| <nap brim. They are actually «.<x>lcr and mm Uy comfortable than no hat at nil. Its fine exclusive \W. MjV character is gained from the full crown and narrow*!W; brim with a narrower band. Then again
      274 words
Page thumbnail Page 14
  • Article
    ENORMOUS GERMAN LOSSES AS GREAT BATTLE CONTINUES
    778 14 Enemy Move To Cut Allied Army Into Two Is Unsuccessful WITHDRAWAL GOES ON IN FACE OF HEAVY AIR LAND ATTACKS IT was authoritatively stated in Paris yesterday that the Germans have been unable to break through the positions protecting the line of the
    Reuter  -  778 words
  • Article
    Nazi Air Attacks Ineffective
    157 14 London, May 30. THE following figures from an authoritative source serve as striking evidence of the present ineffective German air attacks on warships. Though all naval engagements off the coasts of Norway. Northern Countries and elsewhere were often close to the enemy-occupied aerodromes, only small British
    British Wireless  -  157 words
  • Article
    FIRST B.E.F. OFFICERS TO RECEIVE D.S.O.
    123 14 T.ondon, May 30. MAJOR George Parkes and Captain i acting Major i William Robert Reeves of the Royal Tank Regiment are the first officers serving with the B.E.F. to be awarded the Distinguished Service Order. The names of these officers appear in a War
    Reuter  -  123 words
  • Article
    Reynaud Confers With Weygand
    120 14 Paris. May 30. M. REYNAUD, French Prime Minister. *"*had a long conference with General Weygand. Commander-in-Chief of the Allied armies, and Marshal Petain, Vice-Premier, to-day. Earlier M. Reynaud had seen the British Ambassador In continuance of the contacts maintained between the British and French .governments. Since
    Reuter  -  120 words
  • Article
    British Export Level Steady
    134 14 London, May 30. IN spite of the war, British expoits for the first two monihs of this year were equal in volume ta those of the same period last year. This was announced in the House of Commons by the President of the Board of Trade,
    Reuter  -  134 words
  • Article
    U.S. Tribute To The Allies
    65 14 New York, May 30. T^HE New York Times says: "The British and French are living up to their finest military traditions and those who survive will bring back stories of heroism that will live as long as bravery b honoured. "Those who never return will
    Reuter  -  65 words
  • Article
    Nazi Claims In Flanders Battle
    272 14 Berlin, May 30. A German High Command communlque Issued from the Fuehrer's headquarters yesterday states: "The great battle In Flanders and Artols Is approaching its end with the annihilation of the British and French armies fighting there. Since yesterday the B.E.F. has been completely disintegrated.
    Reuter  -  272 words
  • Article
    12 R.A.F. FIGHTERS SHOOT DOWN 37 NAZI PLANES
    624 14 'They Encountered More Enemy Aircraft Than Could Be Counted" London, May M. THE most amazing air victory scored by the R.A.F. was announced to-day by the Air Ministry. Out of a total of 69 German planes shot down or seriously damaged yesterday,
    Reuter; British Wireless  -  624 words
  • Article
    Hyderabad Ruler's Gift To R.A.F.
    65 14 Hyderabad Ruler's Gift To R.A.F. "TMIE Nizam of Hyderabad, has made a further gift of £50,000 towards the maintenance of the two fighter squadrons of the R.A.F. bearing his name, announces the Air Ministry. The King has sent a message of appreciation to the Nizam and the Air Ministry has
    Reuter  -  65 words
  • Page 14 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 14 Advertisements Column 1
      234 14 [You too can have Husky] New StrengtfiCalm Nerves < i and New Found Energy..* V^^#s Mate this Test tj Thousands of Thin, Weak, Ailing, Nervous Men Women, Once Discouraged, Say "VIKELP" Tablets Brought These Results* Where All Else Failed! improved Apf>«tlM. concentrated and comes co you as Vikelp l Strength*!..*
      234 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 14 Advertisements Column 2
      52 14 GOLF CLUBS SSv! SI LADIES CLUBS MEN'S CLUBS JOYCE WETHERED GEORGE NICOLL Milady 512.50 Woods $1450 GEORGE NICOLL t^f^, Woods Irons $13.50 "Hiking" $10.50 WALTER HAGEN Woods $14.50 OENSMORE SHUTE $13.50 Irons $14.50 DENSMORE SHUTE Woods Irons $13.50 A GOOD SELECTION OF 60LF DAGS FROM $8.50 TO $65.00 ROBINSON'S SPORTS
      52 words
Page thumbnail Page 1
  • Article
    MRS. LEVIEN IN WOMEN'S FINAL
    589 1 Champion Beaten In Straight Sets MRS. Levien, conqueror of seeded player Mrs. Sewell in the first round of the women's singles event in the Singapore lawn tennis championships, caused the biggest sensation in the. present championships when she knocked out title holder Mrs. Eber yesterday,
    589 words
  • Article
    PATRIOTIC FUND GAME AT JOHORE BAHRU
    93 1 'From Our Own Correspondents Johore Bahru, May 27. 'THE Johore Football Association will meet the Straits Chinese Football Association at football on the Police depot ground on Sunday, June 9, in aid of the Patriotic Fund. The match will begin at 5.15 p m.
    93 words
  • Article
    MALAY GIRLS' SCHOOLS' GAMES COMPETITION
    30 1 •"|*HE Singapore Malay Girls' inter- schjol games competition will be held at the Monk's Hill English School ground, Monk's Hill Terrace to-morrcw at 3.15 p.m.
    30 words
  • Article
    Galistan Champion Athlete At St. Joseph's Sports
    363 1 OT. JOSEPHS INSTITUTION held their 38th. annual athletic sports at the Jalan Besar Stadium yesterday. Patrick Galistan, with 20 points, was the individual champion, while St Joseph's House (E), was the champion .''louse. 'I lie results were: 100 Yards Hat Race— CUss I;
    363 words
  • Article, Illustration
    EASTERN FOOTBALLERS ARE STRONGER SIDE THAN SAIGON
    789 1 EASTERN FOOTBALLERS ARE STRONGER SIDE THAN SAIGON mi Play At stadium Argylls Continue To Make Progress In First Division CINGAPORE is soon to be visited by another team of tour- ing footballers known as the Eastern Athletic Association football team. The visitors are expected to arrive on Tuesday, and are
    789 words
  • Article
    LORD BUG AND DOUBLE ESSO BEST BETS
    1075 1 Non-Acceptors And Order Of Running At Ipoh To-morrow VAN Breukelen's stable should provide the two best bets of the day to-morrow, the opening day of the Perak Turf Club's meeting, with Lord Bug and Double Esso. Both have good recent form to recommend
    1,075 words
  • Article
    Morning's Training At Ipoh
    221 1 (From Our Own Correspondent) Ipoh, May 31. CEVERAL of Silley's candidates entered for to-morrow'j races ver; neen cut this morning on the track for the first time. doi:i r slow work, while Bowdens horses were also given useful work, "rtie track was .-eft. due to rain
    221 words
  • Article
    TO-DAY'S SPORTS EVENTS
    35 1 SOCCER: First division, SRC. is. X.A.. Heavy Regiment, Stadium. TENNIS Singapore championships, S.C.C. and V.M.C.A. courts: V.M C.A. championships. ATHLETICS Kleventb annual athletic sports meeting of Rarfin Mas Enelish School. School ground.
    35 words
  • Article
    Gunners And Gordons Draw At Changi
    350 1 Gunners And Gordons Draw At Changi Gordons .0; R.A 0. THE first division game between the Gordon Highlanders and the 3rd. A.A. Regiment, R.A. at C'hangi yesterday lacked the full quota of thrilis that were expected from a match of this kind, and thr result was a scoreless draw. Play
    350 words
  • Article
    Y.M.C.A. CRICKET
    56 1 THE following have been selected to piay cricket lor the V.M.C.A. against the S.R.C. on the B.R.C. padang at 2 p.m. to-marrow: J. P Chrysostom i captain >, T. B Suratta, Marsh, E. Le Mercier, 8. Hope, A. Nathaniels. K. Goldsmith. R L.iwrence, V. Xavier, Sabapathy, A. P.
    56 words
  • Page 1 Advertisements
Page thumbnail Page 1
  • Article, Illustration
    AUSTRALIANS SAIL
    39 1 Qu e.ly, r.Jciorw.y, and wiihout cremonial, the second contingent of the Second Australian Imperial Force has now arrived in the Middle East to swell the Allies' army guarding against German aggression in that part of the world.
    39 words
  • Article, Illustration
    ALLIES FRATERNIZE
    19 1 A Polish soldier supplies a licht for a British soldier's cigarette. On either side arc French MUbn.
    19 words
  • Article, Illustration
    Britain's Golfer "Parashooters"
    98 1 i'r.'ilii'-minded golf club officials in Great Britain have applied to the equally public-minded Society of Miniature Rifle Clubs to train their professionals and caddies in how to deal with parachute troops. Several clubs in outlying districts have arranged for rifle ranges ta be set up on their
    98 words
  • Article, Illustration
    Fleet In Mediterranean
    24 1 A in -1 tying team at work on one of the battleships of the British and French Mediterranean Fleets at Alexandria.
    24 words
  • Article, Illustration
    Action On Western Front
    23 1 French troops mounting a sun somewhere on the Western Front. They are striking back hard at the Cierman forces.
    23 words
  • Page 1 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 1 Advertisements Column 1
      73 1 BEE CHOW CO. (Merchant Taller) Try, Our Smart Tailoring 21. Chulia Street Tel. 6535. P(SZ^7S IMPENETRABLE THE PAINT THAT STANDS UP GAYS "IMPENETRABLE D.Q.D." is an ideal synthetic base enamel produced under the most exacting factory conditions to stand up to extremes of climate. Manufactured byt R. GAY CO., associated
      73 words