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Title Section38 1940-09-01 1 THE SUNDAY TIMES THE LEADING SUNDAY NEWSPAPER IN MALAYA p|NAL EDITION No. 454 Sunday, Sept. 1, 1940 Price 10 Cents THE SUNDAY TIMES The Leading Sunday Newspaper In Malaya Md. 454 Sunday, Sept. 1, 1940 Price 10 Cents38 words
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Article1162 1940-09-01 1 Air Battles Rage Night And Day 62 GERMAN PLANES DOWN ON FRIDAY; 38 ON SATURDAY 'THE great air battles over England and Wales continued all day yesterday and the latest figures give 38 enemy planes down with 16 British fighters missing, the pilots of eleven being1,162 words
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Article, Illustration44 1940-09-01 1 Away From The Menace Of Hitler ITXPI'Y refugee children from England, seen m they wave In answer to the signal greeting of the famous Statue of Liberty on arrival In New York harbour arriving into peace and tranquillity, away from the menace of Hitler.44 words
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Article88 1940-09-01 1 Maybe It Was A Barrage Balloon London, Saturday. A NEW YORK story says that Field Marshal Goering was In a plane which was shot down over south-eastern England to-day and that the body has been taken to London for identification. The Germans have treated the yarn seriously enough to issue88 words
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Article52 1940-09-01 1 German British Losses Compared THE following is a comparison of German and British losses in last week's air battles over Great Britain German British Saturday, Aug. 24 50 10 Sunday 55 13 Monday 47 15 Tuesday 3 0 Wednesday 28 19 Thursday 9 3 Friday 62 23 Saturday (so far)52 words
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100 1940-09-01 1 London, Saturday. •yilE newspapers to-day pay trl- bute to the life and work of Sir Joseph Thomson, eminent physicist and for 22 years Master of Trinity College, Cambridge, who died yesterday aged 83. Sir Joseph, who was the recipient of acad?mic honoursBritish Wireless - 100 words
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105 1940-09-01 1 London, Saturday. rIE estate of Mr. George LansDury. for some years leader of the Opposition in the House of Commons until ne resigned on account of his "pacifist" convictions, has been proved at £1,695. Mr. Lansbury directed that his asnes be thrown into theBritish Wireless - 105 words
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Article70 1940-09-01 1 A NEWS agency message published in Malaya last week said that tne Germans had been using a new type of incendiary bomb, containing n'udj oil. Possibly the explanation Is 'o De found in a news Item broadcast from Saigon last Friday. The announcer said: "German bombers are70 words
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42 1940-09-01 1 Calcutta, Saturday. TPHE Viceroy of India has appealed to the people of India, irresoectlve of caste or creed, to join with the people of Great Britain In prayer on Sunday on the day of national prayer.42 words
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Article31 1940-09-01 1 Britain And Thailand Ratify Pact (From Our Own Correspondent) Bangkok, Saturday. DATIFICATIONS of the non- aggression pact between Thailand and Great Britain were exchanged this morning. The pact is effective forthwith.31 words
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Article, Illustration92 1940-09-01 1 Athens, Saturday. rls announced that Greece is calling up officers of the 1924 to 1928 classes tor one month's training, as from Sept. 11. as part of the general movement towards full preparedness. Reuter. LIEUT. General Sir Alan Brooke, who has been appointed Commander-in-chief, Home ForcesReuter - 92 words
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Advertisement11 1940-09-01 1 TAI HEN 6 CO. Jailors Colenaa St., Singapore. Phone: 3375. J|'11 words
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Advertisement118 1940-09-01 1 ham CARPETS that will make a big improvement to the look of your floor— visitCHOTIRMALL'S MANY DELUXE 1 1 IZ^y FEATURES U II J LOOK AT THE SIZE. No matter what new model you choose, you get more storage space, for the maximum space Is made available for your benefit.118 words
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Article442 1940-09-01 2 Rumania Bitter At Axis Part In Deal With Hungary BLUNDER IS PATENT TO ALL BALKANS London, Saturday. T"HE Times heading- to its leading article on the Vienna meeting, "Settlement Under Duress" typifies the Press comment this morning on Rumania's submission to Hungarian demands backed byBritish Wireless - 442 words
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Article, Illustration25 1940-09-01 2 Mr. Anthony Eden, War Minister, with an officer inspecting a naval gun, mounted in a cleverly camouflaged position overlooking the Scottish roast.25 words
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Article141 1940-09-01 2 'Gingerly Cautious' Methods Of Warfare New York, Saturday. ■I*HK New York Times reviews the war- fare in Egypt and notes the Egyptian reluctance to Join in the hostilities against Italy. "In sharp contrast with the methodical way the British u.se their air weapon, blasting night alterReuter - 141 words
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67 1940-09-01 2 Berne, Saturday. BECAUSE Canada is a belligerent country, the Peta.n Government has intimated it does not want French officials to form part of the group of the International Labour Office now being evacuated to Canada. This is revealed In a communication which the Petain GovernmentReuter - 67 words
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113 1940-09-01 2 TOKIO-NANKING TREATY TALKS ARE COMPLETED Nanking. Saturday. GEN. Nobuyuki Abe. the Japanese Ambassador, and Wang Ch:ng-wel acting chairman of the National Government of China, will exchange verbal notes to-day acknowledging the termination of negotiations between the two countries for the conclusion of a basic treaty and the draft of a113 words
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Article119 1940-09-01 2 London, Saturday. TWO Lascars and a British mercantile officer have been awarded the bronze medal for gallantry for saving the lives of the crew of an R.AJ 1 bomber which had made a forced landing When the crew of the aircraft was seen, It was necessaryBritish Wireless - 119 words
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450 1940-09-01 2 German Troops Expected To Occupy Strategical Parts Of Transylvania IT is reliably reported in Bucharest that Germany has concentrated troops at Pyor and also alon; the Soviet frontier in occupied Poland. Wellinformed Bucharest circles now expect that German troops may occupy certain strategical points i n Transylvania to ensure that450 words
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72 1940-09-01 2 New York, Saturday. AWIRELES3 message from the captain of the American liner Exochorda says that, British authorities at Bermuda have removed three Germans from the vessel without giving any reason. The New York offices of ths company owning the liner say they haveReuter - 72 words
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475 1940-09-01 2 London Celebrations For Queen Wilhelmina 's Birthday London, Saturday. A LL wearing; orange emblems, several thousand Hollanders in London celebrated Queen Wilhelmina's 60th birthday today. In Holland these anniversaries are normally bank holidays. Because of the tragedy which has overcome her country, the Queen signified her intention of celebrating her475 words
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Article, Illustration44 1940-09-01 2 Helps To Build A Pill-Box ITNABLE to resist the temptation ot brick-laying. Mr. Winston Churchill, the Prime Minister, gave a helping hand at one of the many pill-boxes now nearing completion, which he inspected daring his recent tour of the defences of southern England.44 words
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Article, Illustration36 1940-09-01 2 A German Red Cross plane v.hich was forced down in the Luslisli Channel because it had been used for reconnaissance work. The plane was salvaged and the crew taken prisoner.36 words
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257 1940-09-01 2 London, Saturday. PRACTICAL difficulties in catcnuw aeroplanes in searchlights' beams are among interesting pieces of information about anti-aircraft defences revealed in London. Searcnlights have to rely on the sound of engines tc give them direction, but even with Indicators to help,British Wireless - 257 words
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Article20 1940-09-01 2 An Italian communique claims that a British cruiser was bombed and hit in the Red Sea.— Reuter.Reuter - 20 words
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408 1940-09-01 2 London, Saturday. *J"HE British Government has received a notice through tha Swiss Government that it is the intention of the German Government to employ 64 vessels lor the purposo of rescuing airmen who have fallen into the sea, and that these v« are to408 words
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44 1940-09-01 2 Stockholm, Saturday. FLIGHTS of foreign planes flew over the east and west coasts of Sweden yesterday. Seven German plane.; were observed at various points over the east coast. Swedish lighters took off to drive the intruders a'vay.— Reuter.Reuter - 44 words
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Article, Illustration41 1940-09-01 2 VVR. Anna Rcavelcy jr. •J V 4.M.C.. has been promoted to Deputy *«!sistant l> recior of Medical Service- tor the \.T.S, Eastern Command. 6&? hi the first woman doctor to be gft n a senior army rank.41 words
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Advertisement168 1940-09-01 2 "She's Fast Asleep!-M COUGHED Jf^L^^^H VIvVL tl Rsflr "THE fine* powible treatment for THE FAMILY REMEDY 1 chMrcn'scouxhtiaVtWtl.ightning lIIC «*"Hfcl riCmCUI COUGH CURE Don't let your little one FOR injure delicate lungs! Don't let your little COUGHS COUGHS boyorgirllieawakehalfthenightccugh. rniflC «f th« APrn tng coughing coughing I bULOS 01 the168 words
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Article105 1940-09-01 3 A BLENHEIM bomber displayed the qualities of an amphibian when bad weather forced it down while returning from a raid on Germany. Its nose plunged into the waves, its air-screws churned through the sea for some distance, while the air intake scooped up gallons105 words
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Article134 1940-09-01 3 Unhappy Landing AN R.A.F. pilot who made a forced landing in an English cornfield was almost shot by zealous yokels, watching for German parachutists. "I saw several armed yokels posted along a hedge. One took careful aim at me with a shotgun," ha said. I shouted to him not to134 words
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Article31 1940-09-01 3 Kalgan. Saturday. "CEVERAL tens" of persons. Including foreigners, have been detained by the police here on suspicion of subversive activities and are now being examined. Eastern News.31 words
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Article25 1940-09-01 3 Yokohama, Saturday. THE new N.Y.K. liner Yawata Maru (17.000 tons) sails from Yokohama to-day for Seattle on her maiden voyage. Eastern News.25 words
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Article166 1940-09-01 3 Gives His Life To Kill Five Germans AN R.A.F. sergeant-pilot's coldblooded valour in giving his life to kill five Germans during a mass raid on Britain, is testified to by an eye-witness, says a London report. The sergeant was taking off on a training flight in166 words
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Article, Illustration30 1940-09-01 3 I'.lcn who have been called up during recent months are now undergoing intensive training in a northern district in England. This picture shows a bayonet charge.30 words
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161 1940-09-01 3 IUEW British methods of defence against low-flying aircraft, x which hitherto have been kept secret, have proved their value in the latest air raids. One such device is described as a wire plane trap, of which a number have been built along exposed161 words
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Article223 1940-09-01 3 I piGING the adoption of receut suggestions for a defence pact between the United States and Canada, Major Fielding FJiot, military commentator for the New Yurk Herald-Tribune, says that the United States should not forget the Pacific, and that what can be done with Canada can also223 words
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302 1940-09-01 3 London, Aug. 18. TTHE disaster to the French 1 destroyer Maille Breze, one of a class of 12 ships of 2.441 tons, the largest of their kind in the world, on Apr. 30, is described as one of the bestkept secrets of302 words
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Miscellaneous31 1940-09-01 3 1 s fflrrn rßr^HH^^p Blondie •> By Chic Young wm f'7'Z^~\ /rrsevF^X (rrsppoMTvieo^kj wufocsbabv) /ues ootsioe^ -|Yoagwooo\ Ci -ni^r;* M C'O^TEaiM) 1 SUOULONTMM OOMOIiSJG JT VT™"( TUC KOS ALL "AYE [(CO* BACK31 words
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Advertisement248 1940-09-01 4 SEE 1940 S "GIRL IN THE ALICE BLUE GOWN" TO- DAY 11 A.M. A (6"o| A iT 3.15. 6.15 9.15 P.M. 9K kl% T*l DKA RKO RADIO'S SPARKLING MUSICAL COMEDY r rko WIAND YOUNG ALAN MARSHAL "k?-'2 JLm*^ MAY ROBSON BIIUE BURKE jtm^^msmm: ARTHUK treacher Friductd MM dlflCttd by HERBERT248 words
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Advertisement348 1940-09-01 4 I COMEDY SPICED WITH WIT, MUSIC LAUGHS! S SHOWS TO-DAY 3.15 6.15 9.15 THE BEST SHOW IN TOWN. MB: A CIRL MUif lIVE **?W*m HAR6ARET 10CKW00D f P 2«i l t RENf:E HOUSTON M WH+Ji 1.1 LLI PALMER^ f^^C?^^^*-^^LJ&.O*CI ROBtY MUCH SIHCLAIB NAUNTOM WAYWf SUPPORTED BY GAUMONT BRITISH NEWS NEXT348 words
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Advertisement230 1940-09-01 4 A SIDE-SPLITTING, SNAPPY MUSICAL SHOW TO-DAY. eo jhe— AT THE CAPITOL 315and615 p.m. Owing to the Return Engagement of the CHANfS Company there will be no 9.15 Scree.: tNew Universars Snappiest Happiest Musical r« :ne< jy vfe^ GIRLS E^^ u£?*^do!! *J\ ff Son-' Dazzling Dances! S^ HITS Supported by the230 words
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Advertisement346 1940-09-01 5 /SUPREMACY\ GREAT EASTERN LiFE Everyone wants to help the security of Malaya by buying War Loau Bonds for they represent both a patriotic gesture and an excellent investment. But there are also many who, no matter how urgent their desire, cannot afford to buy Bonds outright. It is for these346 words
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Article, Illustration1155 1940-09-01 6 The O: looker - The O: looker By THE retirement of Chief Inspector Walter MacQuarrie, who has recently been acting as Singapore's Coroner, reduces still further the number of those who joined the Inspectorate of the Straits Settlements Police before the last war. hi the picture of the Inspectorate taken in1,155 words
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Article565 1940-09-01 6 Nathaniel Gubbins - Nathaniel Gubbins By THE Fairy Wishful Thinking fluttered through our window while we were wondering how to give the populace a laugh. She was a complacent looking creature with a fixed, empty smile and eyes that were hard and strained through constantly "locking on the bright565 words
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Article297 1940-09-01 6 (By Uncle Nat) 117 HEN and if this country is in- vaded the first Instinct of any sane person is to run like hell. This, however, is not only unBrltish, but would congest the roads. Moreover most people, except the young and fit, can't run297 words
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Article232 1940-09-01 6 "11/ HAT has happened to Herr von Psstz. the German cat?" "He has been interned." "And tf the British Ginger Crt still with the forces?" -With the RAF" "I suppose you don't hear much from him now?" "Only that he has been over Germany several232 words
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Article307 1940-09-01 6 WHY do they call Mussolini a jackal?' "Because the jackal is a coicardly beast." "What, does it do?" "Afraid to fight, it awaits the lion's victory and licks up the crumbs of the feast." "But if Mussolini's fighting, how can he be a jackal?" "The307 words
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Advertisement189 1940-09-01 6 I < <f"*A ll "^i^ ll j| l^jl AUTOCAR ROAD TEST No. 1311 dated Nov. 17, 1939 Bl Bfc ON THE 16 HP SALOON with a 2443 c.c. rating. KM Since its inception two years ago the Riley Sixteen I g-^M^M I*■ W^r has been a star car. with a189 words
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Advertisement357 1940-09-01 7 OPENS TO-MORROW Hitler has now sprawled over Europe, Our offensive springs are being slowly compressed and we must resolutely and methodically prepare ourselves for the campaigns of 1941 and 1942 Even if the Nazi legions stoo<* triumphant on the Black Sea, or even on the Caspian, even if Hitler was357 words
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8166 1940-09-01 8 All Allegations Of Conspiracy And Corruption Denied 15TH DAY OF TRIAL OF SAPPER OFFICER fAPTAIN R. C. Loveday, R.E., making: his defence yesterday in his trial by court martial on 25 charges of conspiracy to defraud the War Department8,166 words
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Article322 1940-09-01 8 THE charges against Loveday are: (I) Conspiracy with Soh Hun Swee, R. S. MacMillan nd d'Jierc to defraud the War Department of divers Hums of money; (2) corruptly obtained $500 from Lee Kirn Tah to procure his entry on the War Department list of contractors; (3) obtained $8,583322 words
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Advertisement360 1940-09-01 8 Is Your ».yV^ N THROAT p» Sore? /?Sf4 YOl T. throat is the "danger spot" up W ,'"~Vaaaam where the germs of infection v X Jj^ '/♦■^^B enter your system and cause f^ l^^ _<-«— "Bi ttr laryngitis, tonsllitis, quinsy, etc. V. y^^^Sm^A. v So, be sure tc cure your360 words
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Article150 1940-09-01 9 A BLACK-OUT practice will take place in Singapore and Johorc to-morrow, Tuesday and Wednesday. The black-out period will be from 7 p.m. to midnight on each of three nights During these periods all outdoor lights street lamps, shop illuminations, advertlsem-nt signs, etc.— will be extinguished. There may be150 words
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Article183 1940-09-01 9 HOLLOWING the successful series of three subscription concerts held in February and March of this year, another concert will be glren on Friday, Sept. 27, In the Victoria Memorial Hall. The programme will be devoted to the works of the Belgian composer Cesar Frank, and will Include183 words
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Advertisement194 1940-09-01 9 FLORAL PERFUMES by jtfffa^ LILLY OF THE VALLEY ENGLISH BLUEBELLS ROMAN HYACINTH WILD CYCLAMEN MAUVE LILAC HONEYSUCKLE WHITE fcOSE. and 25 other perfumes, all of which are the true sweet scent of the flower. PrLe? from $3.25 Stockists of All Exclusive Perfumes and Toilet Preparations. TO-DAY Where 11 a.m. 3.15,194 words
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Article793 1940-09-01 10 EDITOKIAL, M/V\/U.fclUA!. AND ADVERTISING OFFICE: Cecil Street, Singapore. A Year Of War •pUESDAY will be the first anniversary of Great Britain's declaration of war against Germany. How many more years will pass before Nazidom is crushed it is impossible to say but, despite the rapid changes793 words
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Article, Illustration212 1940-09-01 10 This Is The Gun Which Stops Low Bomb Attacks THIS gun, with the fighter 1 plane, is one of the British weapons which makes Nazi bombers think twice before swooping. It has heavy and accurate firepower combined with extreme ease of transport and manoeuvrability. While fighter planes cannot conduct every212 words
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216 1940-09-01 10 Goebbels Finds The "Invisible Man" London, Aug. 12. •TALKS of secret weapons with 1 which he will "annihilate" the hated English are being assiduously circulated in the French newspapers by the German Minister for Propaganda (Dr. Goebbels). They range from weapons to disorganize the defenders to a cartridge to turn216 words
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Article106 1940-09-01 10 TTHE new life-savinr waistcoat, which, as described in The Daily Telegraph recently, can be worn by seamen while on duty, is likely to save many lives. "Many seamen refused to wear the old one," said a member of the firm which makes the new waistcoat, "partly because106 words
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Article52 1940-09-01 10 On the flag day for the lifeboat service which was held In Greater London on May 21 £12,528 12s. 9d. was contributed. This is the largest sum which the people of London have ever given in one day for the lifeboats, and Is £4,3^7 more than last52 words
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235 1940-09-01 10 "LETTERS SHOWN TO FRIENDS BY WOMEN CENSORS" Sydney, Aug. 11. KjOT only have women censors in Sydney discussed the contents of private letters with outsiders, but they have taken letters away and shown them to their friends." Mr. E. J. Ward, M.H.R., said this yesterday, discussing the dismissal by Army235 words
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Article33 1940-09-01 10 The Presidium of the Supreme Soviet of the UJS.S.R. has appointed M. Lavrichtchev to be Minister to Bulgaria in place of M. Laventriev. who has been appointed Minister to Rumania.33 words
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Article20 1940-09-01 10 It's Worth Repeating pOCKNEY "What're yer grumbling at 'We've reached the final, •in't we "We're playing at 'ome, ain't we20 words
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Article53 1940-09-01 10 New Oil Find In Borneo *TEN years' prospecting for oil 1 by the Borneo Petroleum Company, Japanese financed firm, was rewarded last week when a well blew in Sankoelirand on the east coast of Borneo. It is understood that the Nippon Petroleum and the Mitsui Bussan companies have invested in53 words
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Article234 1940-09-01 10 Bombay, Aug. 14. •THE Times of India strongly 1 criticizes a report that FieldMarshal Sir Edmund Ironside is to become Commander-in-Chief In India. The Times of India says:— 'It Is hard to believe that one whose military career, however distinguished, has obviously come to an234 words
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Advertisement358 1940-09-01 10 Let Mien Chong look after your clothe*. You can have full confidence in the correctness cf the cut, the quality of .the material* and the value for money. Jo*t Received— Salt Lenrths. WAIN sim: 1 s. in Silk -nd Wool. Also AMERICAN SHARKSKIN, In various colours. Ik 1 MIEN CHONG358 words
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Advertisement135 1940-09-01 10 THE NEW WORLD CABARET TO-DAY TIFFIN DANCE 1.30 to 4.30 p.m. Admission FREE. TO-NIGHT 9.30 TO MIDNIGHT Admission 25 cts. PIANO TUNING- REPAIRS REMOVALS- HI RE CHARLES. Phone 2902—50 Orchard Rd. THE AMERICAN EXPRESS COMPANY PROVIDES T R 0 U BLE FREE TRAVEL OUR WORLD WIDE TRAVEL AND BANKING FACILITIES135 words
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Advertisement19 1940-09-01 10 ROUNDTRIP TO SOUTH AND EAST AFRICA FROM £126. 17/6 K. P. M. LINE. (Incorp. in the N.1.) Tel 5451.19 words
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460 1940-09-01 11 Declaration To The Perak Tribunal (From Our Own Correspondent) Ipob, Saturday. f DO not think the war is justified in any circumstances for the cost in human lives and suffering is far too great," declared R. W. Smith, of Cicely Estate, Teluk460 words
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Article, Illustration121 1940-09-01 11 Members of the local Dutch Consulate and their wives yesterday visited the Dufch School in Orange Grove Road to see a performance b., pupils on the occasion of Queen Wilhelmin a's 60th birthday. From left to right are: Mr. J. H. Cramwinckel (vfce-consul), Mrs. J. M Viruly121 words
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331 1940-09-01 11 ABOVE are photographs of the first War Savin* Certificates issued in the Colony. It will be seen that they are numbered AOOOOOl, *****01. COOOOOl. The purchase price of the first is $15 and it becomes $20 after 10 years the secoii4331 words
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186 1940-09-01 11 ALLEGED THEFT OF MEDAL FROM CONJUROR A FRENCH conjuror, who has travelled all over the world and is at present at a Happy World theatre, appeared in the Singapore second court yesterday to apply for the return of a silver medal which was allegedly stolen from him two weeks ago.186 words
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Article210 1940-09-01 11 A DENIAL that he demanded and received $15 for doing a certain translation was made by Chin Yoeng Kee, Civil District Court interpreter, yesterday in his defence to a charge of accepting illegal gratification of $15, in the Singapore fifth police court yesterday. The offence was210 words
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Article71 1940-09-01 11 From Our Own Correspondent) Penang, Saturday. WEMBLEY amusement park in Magazine Road, Penang, to-day will be a bazaar open day and night. The place will be renovated and rented to the public and when completed should be one of the biggest bazaars in Penang. The71 words
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Article62 1940-09-01 11 <From Our Own Correspondent) Penang, Saturday. MR. F. D. Blsseker, senior unofficial member of the Legislative Council, and managing director of Eastern Smelting Co., Penang, will broadcast from the Penang station on Monday at 8.05 p.m. an appeal for support of the Colony's War62 words
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Article85 1940-09-01 11 pHARGED with criminal breach of trust of $10,248 in his capacity of hire purchase clerk at Borneo Motors, between July 3, 1939, and July 14, 1939, Lee Chin Yam, a 40-year-old English speaking Chinese clerk, claimed trial in the Singapore third court yesterday. A second charge of85 words
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Advertisement360 1940-09-01 11 ANTI-GLARE '^POLAROID" GLASSES Entirely Differ- j nre|ft|| Inspection and ent to previous Ntll" C XXTVBCi 'UtoluN Demonstration flat -type-lenses without EXCLUSIVELY AT ou**.. ENGLISH HHBTffl EYESIGHT yAUtt| THE ARCADE SPECIALIST. U^^^J TE) 4«B8. ■HHd c luxe HBLHUhH large size ■fPi CORK iliPlffl.-^.-v TIPPED HWIBJ Ciqaieitcs HB IHH CENTS HH SOLt360 words
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Article239 1940-09-01 12 BY THE SUNDAY TIMES FINANCIAL CORRESPONDENT Conditions Quiet And Firm During Week Singapore, Saturday. DURING the past week the Singapore share market has been quiet but firm. The interest in tins has been particularly selective and noteworthy were Hon? Fatts which were taken up to $1.12%239 words
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1310 1940-09-01 12 SATURDAY. AUG. SI. 1M«: 12.3* TM. MM Bayers Seller* Ampat Tin (4a) 3s 6d 4s Austral Amal (ss) 6s 4d w Ud ad. Austral Malay (4) 35s 37s cd Aver Hitam (ss) lto 20s Ayer Weng ($1) .55 .60 Bangrin Tin 17s 18s Batu Selangor1,310 words
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Article108 1940-09-01 12 Singapore, Aug. 31. noon. Buyers Seller* Gambler $7.75 Hamburg Cube 113 00 Java Cube $1250 Peoper White Muntok 112.25 White $11.75 Black 6.75 Copra Mixed $2.05 Sun Dried $2.30 Snoo Flour No 1 Llncga $4.00 Fair $3.22% $3.22 Vi Sarawak $3.20 lelotong Palembang $19.50 Banja $18.50 Sarawak108 words
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Article181 1940-09-01 12 Saturday, 1 p.m. Tbe following are tbe exchange rates this morning according to the tally circular issued by the Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation:— London T.T. Lor don demand ....> Lyons demand Switzerland demand Hamburg demand New York demand Montreal demand Batavia demand Samarang demand Calcutta. Bombay and Rangoon181 words
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Article181 1940-09-01 12 Rubber, 37>/ 2 cts.. unchanged. Tin, $132'/», down 25 cts. future: bonds may be appropriated at par in paying death duties: the loans will possess a measure of liquidity rivalled only by cash. Here is good business and national service in one The Malayan Banks have agreed to181 words
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Article88 1940-09-01 12 Saturday. Auj. 31. noon. Bayers Sellen Price* *»rie«| No. ix tr.s.s. (Spot loose) 371? 37*; No. IX E.S.S. 1.0. J. In case* Sept. 38 U 38 H G.F.A.Q. R.S.S. f.o.b. in bales Sept. 36 Is 36H F.A.Q. R.S.S. f.i.b. in bales Sept. 36 i'.*i FUTURE88 words
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Article257 1940-09-01 12 Issued by the Malayan Sharebrokers' Association. Singapore, Aug. SI. Book! fotaj fat Company Dividend Clow Dale Ex Olv. ftnw^i rev IW Payable mte to date Austral Amal 3d.. Sept 14 Sept. 37 Sept. IS 10% Austral Malay 3d. 113 bonus Sept. 2 Sept. IS Sept i257 words
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Advertisement336 1940-09-01 12 o'yla^) P'°.'.'. This njJc should written U P 'o r^ f^ every horne for Inner Cleanliness .i, v^jf J^r is of the utmost importance to heakh. •V, v*.-v/^trttt^^Y Only when 0U VC acnicved that ha ppy C\ state affairs internally will you begin ii Hill^ss ~7tt& t0 rca^ se tiic336 words
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Article1797 1940-09-01 13 R. H. Naylor - R. H. Naylor By TO-DAY, SEPT. 1. For mosf of us. Just the sort ol Sabbath for outdoor folk and those who like to live strenuously. A sportsman's Sunday. BIRTHDAY OKI Asi rt birthday stars which sway your 1940-'4l experience are good stars but unfortunately their1,797 words
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Article462 1940-09-01 13 I I EKE, grouped according to month of birth (Irrespective of year). Is a statement of probabilities to be expected this week. JANUARY <Dec. ZZ— Jan. 19 Not an easy week for yov if you are in lote, more comfortable if you are married. Business conditions462 words
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Article180 1940-09-01 13 The Wake of the Raiders. By A. l> Divine. John Murray. ss. BY using some of the raiders of the last war for comparative purposes and by his title— l have had to speak to him about his choice of a title once before!— the author seems to180 words
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Article175 1940-09-01 13 Music Spies Broadcast. By Michael Hayes. The Moonlirht Path. By Kathleen Lindsay. Both from Jenkins Colonial Library. MICHAEL Hayes gives an interesting insight Into the hectic life led by the members of a first-class and fashionable band, especially when It adds broadcasting to lta other activities. The hero of his175 words
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Article378 1940-09-01 13 NOT long ago, our dally question presented a hand with which some of our readers disagreed. Let's go back to the original deal In which It was played: South, Dealer Both sides vulnerable R— 7 H— J 8 4 D— lo 9 3 C— X OJB 7 3378 words
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Advertisement195 1940-09-01 13 TOO TIRED TO ENJOY A REST?. Bow do you feel towards the en.l of the day eager to get the washing-up done and tuck the kids into bed Looking forward to a cheerful evening with the radio Or do you flop into a chair too worn out to enjoy your195 words
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Advertisement442 1940-09-01 13 a^Sßs^^M^Ptf^M^Wll Illl'^J^^mllly^ n new rtd, yellow ><fllillU'^ •no Dlnrk box. Improved In MM^^BuH >{fnllil'^ Standing medicinal propertiee. BKE^\^X Asepso will relieve you of the S§^* fl -n .V torment of prickly heat. Use it at SS^ f v *Jft the ret s gn r tat^ on you'll I i U.442 words
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Article, Illustration758 1940-09-01 14 Little Things Which Detract From Beauty Max Factor's Advice THERE isn't much sense in carefully and systematically building up an aura and appearance of personal glamour and then straightway tearing it down. Yet, believe it or not, this is actually what lots of women carelessly do. Make-Up Principles I ET758 words
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Article, Illustration34 1940-09-01 14 n.MNTY trifles to brighten plain sni s: Full white orsandi ruffle: rreaci lace collar and revers; plea ed white muslin jabot, and organdi collars and cuffs. AH ran be made at home.34 words
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Advertisement346 1940-09-01 14 REFRESH RENEW /7— J^ V R EP A R ATI ONS You must be extra kind to your skin in this climate. Learn Elizabeth Arden's simplest home treatment. Hrst thing in the morning, before your siesta, last thing at night, cleanse your face thoroughly with Ardena Cleansing Cre^m. RefresMnr», it346 words
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Advertisement457 1940-09-01 14 CHOOSE MOW FW' ./> Left ~"Q WAKE UP YOUR LIVER BILEWithout Caloael-Aml Youll Jymp Out oi Bed Full of Via and Vigonr Your liver ahould pour out two pints of liquid bile into your bowels daily. If thi.. hila is not flowing freely, your food doesn't digent. It juat decays457 words
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Article, Illustration42 1940-09-01 15 /^•AY Stripes Is Eleanor Powell's motto. And here the Metro-Goldwyn- Mayer star wears a one-piece dress in red and white with full striped skirt, plain bodice trimmed in squares of red leather which match the wide leather belt.42 words
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Article363 1940-09-01 15 Your Clothes And Your Home By Sunday Times London Woman Correspondent WE have no time for pro- longed beauty treatment at night but life is hard on our hands and we just can't leave them entirely intended. But it only takes a moment to apply a hand softener at night;363 words
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Advertisement404 1940-09-01 15 Became Beautiful in a week WRINKLES CONE SOFT SMOOTH SKIN -LOVELY COMPLEXION Miss Drouet made this amazing change in her appearance In 8 days. Read below her personal letter in which she explains exactly how she did it "na how any woman can do the same. ••1 can hardly believe404 words
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Advertisement383 1940-09-01 15 rpr m VnB2K '''44r AppolnUMßi There is no other Lavender with the charm and quality of the Yardley Lavender. It is typically English and the beauty V«r<fln F.ntiuh Ur*iukr o f j tB wistful simple fragrance has LavnJer Toilet Soap— endeared it to many generations of The Luxury Soap ofth*383 words
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Advertisement549 1940-09-01 16 SEALED against substitution Brylcreem THE PERFECT HAIR DRESSING NOW IN METAL-CAPPED BOTTLES VV/HEN you buy Brylcreem look ;gflk>a^^Wl^^y "at the stopper. Refuse to /■AJfiSfcjß^^^^^v accept any bottle on which the VafiS IJL^IX metal cap is broken. By so doing Jb&JB iSjfni^^J y° u can sure at y° u ue K549 words
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Advertisement449 1940-09-01 16 SHE HAD NO ENERGY Now in the best of health 'Since I have had my litJ v > baby. 1 have suffered terribly from const. pation anu lassitude. I felt terribly km and depressed and everychins was too much trouble for me. But I wis recommended to take Fynnon Salt449 words
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Miscellaneous971 1940-09-01 16 Wireless Programmes TODAY SINGAPORE ZHL UI Mi (225m. i XMSt ncj l |iNa.l 11.00 a.m. Military >and music played by Callender'i Senior Bandt; 11.15 a.m. Band concert. Relayed from the Sea View Hotel: 12.10 p.m. Interlude of songs by Dennis Nob:e (Baritone) t; 12.25 p.m. Band conceit (cont'd.) Relayed from971 words
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Miscellaneous354 1940-09-01 16 EMPIRE STATION •.00 pjn. "Industrial Britain": talk by Seaton Gray; 6.30 pjn. Programme summary for the week; 6.35 pjn. French bulletin: 6.50 pjn. Newt and topical talks; 7.30 pjn. Dutch bulletin; 745 p.m. Diana Word and Ben Lyon In the musical comedy "On Your Toes"; 8.20 pjn. News and topical354 words
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Miscellaneous770 1940-09-01 16 PENAMG ZHJ 6.t» me ll'j^a 6.45 ftjn. Opening reoord; 6.50 a.m. B.B.C. full news bulletin (relayed); 7.10 am. Close down. 12.00 noon Midday concert; 1.00 p.m. Close down. 8.00 p.m. Light classical music: 8.20 ->jn B.B.C. full news bulletin (relayed): 8.50 p.m. Topical talk (relayed): 9.05 p.m. Close down. MADRAS770 words
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Article68 1940-09-01 17 MR. Mirza All Ispahani, District ana Sessions Judge, Bengal, arrived m Singapore yesterday wl^h his sister, Mrs. Sved Ismail Ispahani. Mr. Mirza All Ispahani, who Is tne son of Mr. and Mrs. Mirza Hashlm Ispahani. of Persia, Is to marry Miss Muneer Reshty, daughter of Mr.68 words
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Article36 1940-09-01 17 A Eurcpean seaman was accidentally shot In the stomach by air-gun while he was at a shooting gallery at the New World amusement par!*, last nisht. He was taken to the General Hospital36 words
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Article, Illustration243 1940-09-01 17 Yesterday's Weddings Darwood-EUiott (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, Saturday. THE* marriage took place to-day at A the Registry of Mr. Wilfred Darwood. son of Mr. and Mrs. Darwood. of Singapore, and Miss Mavis Elliott, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs H. F. Elliott, of Butterworth. The bride wore243 words
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Article62 1940-09-01 17 Members of the crews of the ships at present In Singapore will attend the ninth annual seafarers service at St. Andrew's Cathedral a.t 530 pjtn. to-day. An address will be given by the Bishop of Singapore, the Rlsht Rev. B. C. Roberts, and lessons will be read iby62 words
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Article801 1940-09-01 17 Men's Women's Junior Badminton I By Our Own Badminton Correspondent THE men's and women's junior badminton tournaments were carried a stage I further last week-end when no less than twelve matches were played, and how Interesting these were was weli proved by the 1 fact that many of the sets801 words
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Article330 1940-09-01 17 (By Our IVrak Badminton Correspondent) ARRANGEMENTS are being made for h rt North Perak vs. South Perak badminton fixture. It Is understood that the Taiplng and District Association has written to the Perak Badminton Association to arrange such a match as the north players are anxious to meet330 words
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Article192 1940-09-01 17 MARIGOLD B.P. celebrated Its eleventh anniversary last week-end at Mr. Lin: Hock Seng's bungalow, Tanah Merah. Th celebration started with sports events. I.i the evening members and guests were enter Ulned at the official dinner. The President. Mr. Dh Teck Ke. an Messrs. Chung Cheng Hock and192 words
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Article86 1940-09-01 17 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Seremban, Saturday. A MEETING of the Negri Sembilan Tribunal, consisting of Mr. Justice W. K. Home, Lieut.-Col. W. A. Gutsell and Mr. N. Coulson, recently dealt with three applications. The first was from Dunlop Malayan Estates, Ltd., for a postponement certificate for E. M.86 words
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Article50 1940-09-01 17 SIR ERNEST Roberts, Chief Justi:s of Burma, arrived in Singapore yesterday evening on his way to Australia on holiday. last Friday. Mr. Justice H. MacKney, Puisne Judge of Rangoon, arrived in Singapore with his wife and family also en route for Australia on holiday.50 words
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Article53 1940-09-01 17 (From Our Own Correspondent) Malacca, Saturday. PICTURESQUELY dressed in their national costume more than 100 Malays were present at the garden party at the Residency to-day when the Resident Councillor and Mrs. Ebdcn entertained the demangs, penghulus and kathis of the Settlement. The band of53 words
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47 1940-09-01 17 (From Our Own Correspondent) Seremban, Saturday. MISS Chu Tsuk Lin, daughter of Mr. Chu Kik Moon, J.P., of Seremoan, and Mr. S. Ampaiavanar, son of the late Dr. A. S. Muthu, of Seremban, have left Seremban to Join Hong Kong university.47 words
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Article40 1940-09-01 17 An Indian was stabbed in the head three times by a compatriot at Serangoon Road last night. He also received knife wounds on the hands and in the stomach. He was taken to Tan Tock Seng's Hospital.40 words
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Article122 1940-09-01 17 Playing at the Serangoon Lads' court .ast Sunday the Maxfll B.P. beat the Serangoon Lads B.P. by four games to two. The last doubles tie was abandoned owing to failing light. Results (Maxfll first): Lee Kheng Chiang beat Swee Kirn 4 5, 15—5, 15—9; A. L. Lye122 words
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Article73 1940-09-01 17 (From Our Own Correspondent) Muar. AFTER a long period of inactivity badrk minton in Muar is to be revived and a match has been arranged between the Bunga Tanjong B.P. and the Adamevans B.P. of Malacca for to-day (Sunday). Bunga Tanjong players will be selected from:73 words
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Article52 1940-09-01 17 At The Cinema TEAMED together for the first time Eleanor Powell and Fred Astaire make a hit in M.G.M.'s grand musical "Broadway Melody of 1940." which had a midnight screening at the Capitol cinema last night. They are ably supported by George Murphy, Frank Morgan, lan Hunter and52 words
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Article72 1940-09-01 17 TFHORNE Smith's humorous book Turnabout has some novel situations which have been faithfully translated to the screen by Hal Roach. The film had a midnight premiere at the Cathay cinema yesterday, and is certainly one of the most amusing to be screened locally. High spot is when the72 words
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58 1940-09-01 17 AHE death took place in Tan Tock Seng's Hospital yesterday of Mr. Josenh Rodriguez, aged 60, and a long resident of Singapore. Mr Rodriguez, who lived with one of his daughters in McKenzie Road, had lately worked In the Food Controller's OfflC3. The funeral58 words
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Article61 1940-09-01 17 'l^om Our Own Correspondent) Seremban. Saturday. AT the conclusion of the varle'y entertainment at Seremban to-day by the Bunnies concert party at Mie Sungei Ujong Club, a dog Riven by Lieut.-Col. W. A. Gutsell, a piano given by Mr. Jefferson, and a painting by Mr. Rupert Pease,61 words
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Article39 1940-09-01 17 "BUY A BOMBER BALL SEA VIEW HOTEL was crowded last night for the 'Buy a BdCttKT' Ba 1. Wi'h several auctions and raffles of valuable articles which were presented for the occasion, much money was collected for the fund.39 words
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Article60 1940-09-01 17 The following will represent the All Blues B.P. In a friendly badminton match against the Joybclls B.P. to-day (Sunday), on the Joybells' court beginning at 2.30 p.m.: Leo dc Souza, C. P. Lange, Martin Rozarlo. V. K. T. Dana, MA. Lange, George Theseira, A.R. de Souza60 words
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Article64 1940-09-01 17 The following will represent tr.| Borneo Co. soccer team in a friendly game with the B.C.C. "B" team on Tuesday at the Padang: Ahmat, Seov* Khlam Chuan, W. R. Ravle (Capt.). .1. A. Donald, H. Tan, Charlie Kang, Sim Kang Hai, Koh Tian Hock, Wun Yew Tim,64 words
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Article47 1940-09-01 17 The following will represent the Indian Youth League In a Iricndly badminton mate.i against Thornycrofts at .he Clerical Union Hall at 7 p.m. to-day: Ramanath, P. Nagappan, R. Rajagopal, M. Submmanlam, C. K Krhhnan, K. Sathappon, Arumugam. G. Muruglah, P. T. Paul and V Narayanasamy.47 words
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Advertisement298 1940-09-01 17 DANGER POINT NO. 2 IN FEVER Almost as serious as the raging fever. Is the serious weakness it leaves behind. It is danger point No. 2 In your Illness. The only way to overcome the weakness Is by feeding up. But the stomach 'is Just as weak as the rest298 words
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Advertisement155 1940-09-01 17 POLAROID SUN GLASSES JUST ARRIVED Ho increase in price 6 Complete GUARANTEED GENUINE. Beware of Imitations THOMPSON OPTICAL CO. 4 Arcade Bldg. Have you "FOOT ITCH"? x*> Warning] Stop "foot itch'— use the power- ■EShl ful antiseptic that kills ringworm of* ■^K^r?U the toes, relieves and heals the feet. I«£Tf-)|155 words
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Article2216 1940-09-01 18 Big Dividends In First Two Events TWO JOCKEYS THROWN, ONE IN HOSPITAL YESTERDAY'S racing at Buklt Titnah— the first day of the Singapore Turf Club autumn gold tup meeting was full of incident. In the first race, Contango upset to pay $71 while in the next Harlequin2,216 words
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Article60 1940-09-01 18 The double tote paid $150 on each of 41 winning tickets. THE PJG SWEFJ' 1 SCARLET TIGER ***** 2 KAI TERE ***** 3 MYSTIC MUSIC ***** Starters 118(11. *****, *****, 19S3K, *****, *****, *****. *****, *****. The draw on the big sweep, value S 19.240, resulted as follows60 words
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Article229 1940-09-01 18 (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Saturday. EXCELLENT bowling by R. Thoy, the n Colony cricketer, helped the Combined Colleges of Singapore to I oeat the V.M.C.A. of Kuala Lumpur, by I three wickets in a cricket match played here to-day. V.M.C.A. E. C. Jumeaux229 words
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Article, Illustration22 1940-09-01 18 Miss Anne Coates on Kavora Cigarette and Master John Coates on Kavora Bruno during the Hunter Trials at Scamperdale Farm, Edenbridf c.22 words
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Article624 1940-09-01 18 Neubronner Ahmad Mattar Play Well (By Our Badminton correspondent) "FHE most interesting and Ihnllins match yesterday in the men's junior singles barim'nton tournament was provided by P. Neubronner and S. Ahmad Mattar, representing the Sphinx and Eclipse parties respectively, when they clashed in the quarterfinal at the624 words
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Article22 1940-09-01 18 The Singapore Red Sox meet the Loyals in a baseball game on St. Joseph's ground to-day beginning at 3 p.m.22 words
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458 1940-09-01 18 Sabatino Wins POINTS DECISION OVER FAHMY Marquez Too Good For Ron Dennis pi 'MY of brisk boxinj was seen at the Happy World covered stadium last nigh., particularly in the H-round main event between Atilio Sabatino and Mohamed Fahmv. It was a match In which one tried to ou wit458 words
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Article94 1940-09-01 18 (From Our Own Correspondent) Seremban, Saturday. IT has now been arranged for the Negrl Sembllan Club of Seremban to play the Combined Colleges cricket team frcm Singapore en Friday and Saturday. Sept. 6 and 7 at Seremban. The following will represent the Club: T.94 words
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Article28 1940-09-01 18 The Police vs. Army cricket match, due to begin yesterday has been postponed to to-day. The pitch was unfit for play owing to the rain.28 words
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Advertisement517 1940-09-01 18 L^pa t -if HJL^^^B Ik HAD STOMACH PAINS FOR NINE YEARS Spent A Small Fortune Seeking A Cure Perhaps you have become discouraged in your search /or something to stop stomach pains. Why not take a tip from this commercial traveller, who spent pounds seeking the right remedy. He writes517 words
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Article276 1940-09-01 19 ((From Our Own Correspondent.) Taiping. CRACK cyclists from all parts of Malaya will to-day (Sunday) pit their might against one another In the 50-mile road race open championship, the main event of the cycling carnival. The course will be around the picturesque road that surrounds tne276 words
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Article108 1940-09-01 19 (From Our Own Correspondent) Muar. MUAR soccer followers are prom'sed a fine match to-day (Sunday; when the Negrl Sembilan Chinese Recreation Club, triple champions of Seremban, will meet the Muar Chinese In a charity match in aid of The War Fund and the China Relief108 words
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Article25 1940-09-01 19 ALL cricket matches to have been played In Singapore yesterday were cancelled owing to the heavy rain Vhlch fell during the afternoon.25 words
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Article331 1940-09-01 19 PLAYING at the stadium yesterday on the rain- soaked turf, the Chinese beat the Manchesters by two goals to nil in a reserve division fixture. Both goals were scored by Swee Hock, leader of the attack, who was an opportunist. The result does not affect the Manchesters.331 words
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Article330 1940-09-01 19 (From Our Own Correspondent) Kua'a Lumpur, Saturday. IN a very good fight at Bukit Bintang last night Young Venturillo (8.1.1 > beat Neil Hemchit (9.10) on points over ten rounds. The Filipino's clever footwork and fast In-fighting extricated him from many tight comers and helped him330 words
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Article1691 1940-09-01 19 " Doc - "Doc." By n"*HE final of the Small Units soccer championship was due to be played on Friday but the match had to be postponed owing to a protest having been lodged by one of the defeated B?ml-nnallsts; The R.A.M.C. are in the .final, but until the protest1,691 words
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Article, Illustration27 1940-09-01 19 MRS. V. KAJARATNAM (left) and MRS. G. VIAS winners of the women's doubles championship at the first All-Malayan Indian lawn tennis tournament held recently at Kuala Lumpur.27 words
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Article402 1940-09-01 19 (From Our Own Correspondent) Muar. ONLY two more matches remain to be played to bring the second divislan league competition to a clcse. Parit Amal, who won the championship during the week when they trounced Bella Park to the tune ol seven goals to one in their lastFT - 402 words
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Article48 1940-09-01 19 The monthly mixed foursomes competition of the Garrison Golf Club played at Tanglln resulted: Major end Mrs. J. J. O'Dwyer 58—13=45, Lt. M. A. Prlchard and Miss Ward 69—16=53; Lt. Cdr. and Mrs. J. W. Pinhey 69—15=54; Major and Mrs. L. E. C. Davies 71—16=55.48 words
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Article180 1940-09-01 19 (From Our Own Correspondent) Seremban, Saturday. *|*HE Negrl Sembilan Malacca branch of the Automobiie Association of Malaya announces that a reliability trial for motorcars only will be held at Malacca on Sept. 15. The trial will start from the Malacca Reai House at 10.30 a.m. and180 words
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Article148 1940-09-01 19 The following are the teams and starting times for the golf match between the Garrison Golf Club and Force "EMU," to be played at Tanglin to-day. (Force "EMU first): 9.00 a.m. Lieut. Coleman (14) and Lieut Bewoor (18) vs. E. V. Smith (14) and S. A. Hagger148 words
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Article76 1940-09-01 19 Our Own Correspondent.) Seremban, Saturday. THE finals of the football and "Sepak raga Jubilee competitions of the Negri Sembilan Malay schools will take place on the Tuanku Muhammad fc'chool grounds at Kuala Pilah on Sept. 7. The competing teams at soccer will De Kampong Gelam school and76 words
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Advertisement414 1940-09-01 19 ARE YOU SURE OF YOUR ENGLISH? Do you make grammatical mistakra which cause you mental discomfort and embarrassment V In company or at th« office do you hesitate to speak, weans* you are unsure of voursplf •> Qatn a working knowledge ot English; which will allow yo.i to express yourself414 words
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Article, Illustration273 1940-09-01 20 'THE first service woman to receive an award for gallantry, is assistant Section Officer Joan Daphne Mary Pearson, of the Women's Auxiliary Air Force, who has been awarded the medal of the M litarv Division of the Order of the British Empire. When an aircraft273 words
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Article245 1940-09-01 20 "Penny Dreadful" Tactics London, Aug. 5. A CORRESPONDENT on the German frontier states that the whole German Press in the last few days has assun>ed the appearance of penny dreadfuls." All news is subordinated to two themes. The first is that th>; British Empire Is245 words
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335 1940-09-01 20 "Australia's Task Is To Defen d Lands Of The Pacific" AFTER the war Australia may have to entend her adminis: rat ion to oth«*r Pacific Island groups, and to be successful, she must do better than she has in New Guinea and Papua. That point was made by Mr. R.335 words
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Article87 1940-09-01 20 "False Alarm" Of Landing London, Aug. 18. A BRITISH officer, driving towards a town "somewhere in England," saw soldiers, with fixed bayonets, and wearing grey-blue uniforms, guarding a bridgehead. The officer skidded the car into a turn, raced back to camp at 65 miles an hour, jumped out, yelled: "They've87 words
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Article78 1940-09-01 20 London, Aug. 10. pORDON Holmes, a 15-year-old York- shire boy, is the youngest prisoner of war in Germany. When he enlisted he told the British authorities he was 18. He was sent to France a few days after his 14th birthday. He had pleaded78 words
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Article54 1940-09-01 20 Baby Girl Born To Duchess •yHE Duchess of Norfolk has given birth to a daughter. Her first crild, bo.-n In June, 1928, was also a ,Tirl. The Duke of Norfolk is Earl Marshal and Hereditary Marshal of England. He Is premier duke and premier earl. The Duke was wounded in54 words
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Article74 1940-09-01 20 Film Director Weds Actress New York, Aug. 15. CILM director Wesley Ruggles and r Marcelle Rogez, 31, a French actress, eloped by aeroplane and were married at Las Vegas, New Mexico, yes.erday. Marcelle Rogez worked mostly for the Gaumont Film company in France. Her greatest part was in "Jew Suss."74 words
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Article48 1940-09-01 20 Still Produces Most Asbestos CANADA still leads the world as a producer of asbestos. Most of it comes from the eastern townships of Quebec province, which has the largest known deposits In the world. The Dominion's output for 1939 was 364.472 tons, compared with 289,793 tons in 193848 words
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Article54 1940-09-01 20 Hollywood Stars Called Reds Los Angeles, Aug. 14. A GRAND Jury has named as members of and contributors to the Communist Party the actors, Lionel Slander, Franchot Tone, Fredric March, James Cagney, Humphrey Bopart, and Francis Lederer; also the producer, Frank Davies, the writers, Clifford Odets and Sam Ornitz, and54 words
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Article93 1940-09-01 20 London, Aug. 20 MR. Thomas Spence, former British Vice-Consul at Stavanger (Norway), has crossed the North Sea In a 30ft. boat with his wife and three children. They arrived at Newcastle two months after they began their escape. Mr. Spence will not tell the93 words
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Article83 1940-09-01 20 German Agency's Story London, Aug. 16. ACCORDING to the German News Agency 'a correspondent at Lisbon. British warships and planes are searching the ocean for the old 800-ton cargo ship Queen Anne, In which 120 German ln'ernees escaped from Port Elizabeth (South Africa). When they were83 words
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Article187 1940-09-01 20 Sydney, Aug. 11. RELIEVING that Great Britain will become the ally of China, Chinese market gardeners throughout the State will begin baying war savings certificates this week. A leading Sydney Chinese resident said yesterday that Chinese in New South Wales had a surprising dual patriotism for187 words
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