The Straits Times, 9 September 1940
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Title Section35 1940-09-09 1 The Straits Times [ESTABLISHED NEARLY A CENTURY] MALAYA'S LEADING NEWSPAPER—LARGEST NET SALES 12 PAGES. SINGAPORE, MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 1910. PRICE 5 CENTS The Straits Times 12 PAGES SINGAPORE, MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 1940, PRICE 5 (EMS35 words
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Advertisement438 1940-09-09 1 For Up-to-date TAILORING... MIEN CHONG Just Kereived Suit Ltnithi WAIN SBIELL't In Silk *n I Wool Also AMERICAN SHARKSKIN In various olours, 34 (olrtnin St. S'porr. Phone 481S SINGAPORE, 140 CECIL ST. ('PHONE 5471) HUD bU|j| AvicorNvcc IJUDbUy masßßamad^ RAILWAYra MALt DUAt^ fIRAILWAYra P^TI TR Y THE THRE£ mmmmammmmmSmi RUBBER438 words
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Advertisement7 1940-09-09 1 KUALA LUMPUR 25 JAVA ST. ('PHONE 3683 >.7 words
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Advertisement14 1940-09-09 1 FINAL EDTN. ELSIE MARY SINGAPORE and KUALA LUMPUR. DRESSES for all OCCASIONS DRESSMAKING MILLINERY.14 words
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Obituary79 1940-09-09 2 CHUA.— Mr. Chua whay Seng, aged 68. passed away peacefully at his residence No. 118, Radin Mas, on* Kampong Bahru Road, Singapore, on September 8, 1940. Bd left behind his wife, 6 sons, Messrs. Chua Keng Chuan. Kcng Chong. Keng Pak. Keng Swee, Keng Chin and Keng Seng, 179 words
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Advertisement700 1940-09-09 2 SJk Straits wanes SMALL ADsT Minimum charge $1 for adv« nol exceeding 1 liaes. More than four line* 25 cents per line (Six words) Box No. 25 cents extra. DOMESTIC OCCURRENCES BIRTHS. MARRIAGES. DEATHS. ACKNOWLEDGMENTS. ANNOUNCEMENTS r.P.C CARDS are charged 13 each per Insertion per Inch. Orer I Inch. 23700 words
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Advertisement807 1940-09-09 2 i__ FOR SALE KILAT DAIRY, CAMERON HIGHLANDS. The above dairy is Coring down. All the Ist Class pure bred, Fresian and Guernsey Cows and Heifers are offered for sale at a reasonable price. For further particulars and price apply to J. cornwell, Kllat Oalry, Renglet Cameron Highlands. -KUPANG" CLONAL SEED.807 words
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Advertisement817 1940-09-09 2 MOTOR VEHICLES DAIMLER 15 H.P. SALOON, 1934. Exceptionally good condition. $800. Tel. *****. STANDARD 9 SALOON, 1936 model. In perfect condition. Taxed and insured. Cash $600 Box No. 681. Straits Times. BALLILA Mod. 1937 Saloon 4 doors, 33 miles p. gl. in perfect running order, $700. Write for inspection. Box817 words
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Advertisement810 1940-09-09 2 PUBLIC NOTICES SOUTHERN MALAYAN TIN DREDGING LIMITED. (Incorporated in England) The Board has declared an Interim Dividend of 15%, less Income Tax, payable in London on 20th Sept., 1940. A. J. KELMAN. General Manager. MALAYAN TIN DREDGING LIMITED. (Incorporated hi England) The Board has declared an Interim Dhldend of 15%,810 words
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Advertisement823 1940-09-09 2 FOR HIRE KEKBIGEUATOK— New of Used PHone 3333 DRIVE YOURSELF acd crivate Hire Car —I/am rates General transport Co Ltd "Phone 5484 TENDERS SINGAPORE IMPROVEMENT TRUST. TENDERS are invited for the supply anJ delivery of termite-proof Insulating boa-din; to five blocks of flats at van Chuan St. c^ f.. Plans,823 words
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Advertisement541 1940-09-09 2 BUSINESS CARDS ETC EUGENE Permanent Waving k Hair-reconditioning MAISON PERM Ladlrs Hairdressers, 79, Stamford Road. Phone 4610. MASSAGE HALL MANICURE AND MASSAGE Mrs. HARU and Miss HANA. 60. WATERLOO STREET. Telephone 7467. MISCELLANEOUS KOTA TINGGI TRAN SPORT— V ndertai* transporting goods dally from Singapore tc Kota Tinggl. Efficient service. Charges541 words
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Advertisement392 1940-09-09 3 SHIPPING ANNOUNCEMENTS P. 0. BRITISH INDIA AND APCAR LINE. i Incorporated in England) PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL 8 N CO MAII PASSENGER AND CARGO SERVICE The best possible services ara being maintained by the P O S N Coy from the Straits to their usual ports of call in China. India.392 words
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Advertisement280 1940-09-09 3 (Incorporated In Japan) GENERAL PASSENGER AGENTS FOR CUNARD WHITE STAR ro SAN rEANCISCO Boat Kong. Kobe. Tokoh»rn«. Honolulu San Frmnelsoo and Lo* An»fle» ASAMA MARO leave S'hal Sept. 39 NITTA MAftU leave H'kong Oct. 11 TATUTA MARU leave Hkong Oct. 21 TO BEATTI.K Naeoya Shlmldzn Yokohama and Vancon»M HIE MARU280 words
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Advertisement555 1940-09-09 3 MANSFIELD CO., LTD. BLUE FUNNEL LINE Frequent Sailings to United Kingdom. Dates are net guaranteed all cargo bookings subject to Conference War clauses. WESTERN AUSTRALIA THE SHORTEST SEA ROUTE ATTHE CHEAPEST FARE Regular Services to Fremantle [Perth] via Java by first class passenger ships. Single fare $192 (A £28) Frequent555 words
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Advertisement341 1940-09-09 3 TO-NIGHT DINNER DANCE (Informal) 8 p.m. to midnight Dinner 53.00 NO BALLROOM ADMISSION CHARGE TO-MORROW CABARET ATTRACTION MINI JOSE- MEXICAN DANCERS SEA VIEW H HOTEL TUESDAY WEDNESDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY SPECIAL DINNER DANCE DIN NER 53.00 NO ADMISSION CHARGE DINNER DANCE MUSIC BY RELLEP'S BAND MUSIC YOU LIKE ADELPHI GRILL Whether341 words
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Article349 1940-09-09 4 Interest In Higher-Priced Rubber Shares (By Oar Financial Correspondent) Singapore, Sept. 9. •yHE London and New York rubber markets were closed on Saturday as was the London tin market. In New York the price of tin was returned unchanged at 50>/4 cents. The New York stock market349 words
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Article69 1940-09-09 4 RUBBER harvests for August are reported as follows ID. Kempas 285,000 Henrietta 133,500 Sungei Matang 49,000 Broome 210,700 Penang Rubbtr 284,000 Sabrang Rubber 102,000 Straits Rubber 296,000 Rubana Rubber 133,000 Bagan Serai 90,000 Tall Ayer 138,500 Batak Rabit 44,500 Merchiston 46.500 Mount joy 107.000 Badenoch 250,00069 words
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Article77 1940-09-09 4 Monday, Sept 9, noon. Barer! Sciien Prim °rica Ns. IX O.S.S. (Spot loose) 37% W No. IX K.S.S. f.j.J. In canes Sept. 3t'A 38% fi.F.A.Q. R.S.S. f.o.b. In bales S«»t. 36% »7K F.A.Q. R.S.S. f.o.b. in bales Sept. 26% FUTURE QUOTATIONS No. IX R.S.S. »n77 words
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Article228 1940-09-09 4 Mails close at the General Post Office as lollows:— TO-MORROW Aden surface 5 p.m. Africa air 5 p.m. Australia air 5 p.m. British Columbia surface 2 pjn. air 5 p.m. Burma surface 2 p.m. air 5 p.m. Canada surface 2 p.m. air 5 p.m. Ceylon air228 words
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Article82 1940-09-09 4 London. Sept. 9. IN the Money Market interest payments amounting to about £10.000,000 on British Government securities helped to augment the banks' loanable resources, hence the continued easiness of overnight loans £65,000,000 of Treasury bills were offered and fully allotted at an average rate of £1 os.Reuter - 82 words
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Article184 1940-09-09 4 The following are the exchange rates this morning according to tec lai:y circular issued by the Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation: SELLING Unidon T.T. l/« l/ie London demand 2/4 1/16 Lyons demand Switzerland demand 206 Hamburg demand New York demand 46 15 '16 Montreal demand 51 U/16 BaUvia demand184 words
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1296 1940-09-09 4 SATURDAY. SEPT. 7. IMfl: U.it P.M. ■1XINO Bayers Sdlen Ampat Till (4s; 3s 6d is Austral Amtl (5s) is id •>» ltd c.d. Austral Malay 33s 6d SSs 6d x.d. Ayer HI tain (5s) ltes 2'js Ayer Wen* ($1) .60 .65 Bangrln Tin l&i Sd1,296 words
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Article281 1940-09-09 4 Issued by the Malayan Sharebrokers' Association. Singapore. Sept. T. Boots rota) lot Company DMdend Close Date £x di? BnanclaJ feu TIM Payable Dato to date Austral Amal 3d Sept 14 Sept. 2T Sept IS 10% Austral Malay 3d. 113 bonus Sept. 2 Sept. 13 Sept. 3281 words
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Advertisement373 1940-09-09 4 UGLY FAT GONE Trained Nurse Loses S^lbsaweek ft th«e Dr««« I •*><* maVa you look and ft? V^KWmlaor lurj fortablc, cauaea you to mm f~f fc < dothca, and aa T\j^Tm^-i n^h and enjoyment, when then I/fjK fW\ irs^ni» today a highly icienufif 1 I \\\V< jtT ■■trtiunent for all373 words
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Advertisement230 1940-09-09 4 The New Polaroid Glasses Just Arrived A Guaranteed \^Tx* Genuine. \Jr^ NOW 5 6. 00 complete. BEWARE OF IMITATIONS. THOMPSON OPTICAL CO. 4. ARCADE BLDG., THONE 3002. Silvifix HAIR CREAM When you use SILVIFIX HAIR CREAM, your hair grows rich and glossy: for it contains Pure Silvlkrln, which does grow230 words
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Miscellaneous32 1940-09-09 4 TIDE TABLES SINGAPORE ro-dmj H. W. 3.27 a.m. 8.1 ft.: 3.13 p.m. 8.« ft. L. W. 9.02 a.m. 4.3 ft.; 9.59 p.m. 2.4 ft. September Sunrise Sunset a.m. p.m. 9 6.1C- 6.2532 words
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Advertisement137 1940-09-09 5 POSITIVELY LAST i SHOWS us a w*v™__ BRA 4 NIT THAT'S MADE TO ORDER FOR THE WEARIN' OF THE GRIN! ?R!SCILLA .LANE M&lfV7f7f& DENNIS MORCAI< THOMAS O|\l l 717 1 »/3 ALAN -HALE viciNIACMY-UIENBHERVrr HL WOUAM IL'NDIOAN "a\^- c C^B mfi *J^^ ~Hr ft «0 LATEST AIR-MAIL BRITISH PAT HE137 words
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Advertisement230 1940-09-09 5 POSITIVELY LAST 2 SHOWS TO-DAY 6.15 9.15 LESLIE BANKS in 'SONS of the SEA' A GRAND NATIONAL PICTURE IN DUFAYCOLOR SUPPORTED BY GAUMONT BRITISH NEWS. GALA PREMIERE TO-MORROW M mU BRITAIN'S No. 1 COMEDIAN 1 ft GEORGE FORMBY \j! IN HIS MOST POPULAR BHRy k No" G LIMIT' 9 J2JF230 words
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Advertisement20 1940-09-09 5 "Weak Eyes? Be WiseEzekielise." Consult HJ[zekiel Sc Son} (Estb. 1»16» Quailfled Ophthalmic Opticians The only Singapore Address: 9, Raffles *l»ce.20 words
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Advertisement314 1940-09-09 5 SEASON EXTENDED OWING TO SUCCESS! 3 SHOWS TO-DAY 3.15—6.15—9.15 Born to dance and /B m»m m^j^^^^^^^i i i mm— romance together I^M 1 AT THE CAPITOL j 1 M-G-M musicals! IE t%iSWRtI r ,%Jm eleanor m MELODY > •rc«we« MO«PMIf Frook «O«CAN/ *^^'\\V V i W JNrt Fa r K314 words
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Article1062 1940-09-09 6 The Straits Times SINGAPORE, MONDAY, SEPT. 9, 1940. (372nd Day Of The War.) CAROL'S LAST INTRIGUE Carol of Rumania has gone Into exile for the second time in the course of a career which outdoes anything that even Hollywood might offer as possessing a grain of possibility. The first occasion1,062 words
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Letter122 1940-09-09 6 Hitler's Problem And Our Duty To the Editor of the Straits Times Sir,— Notorious for his lying, Hitler sought to deceive the British people by saying that he would prepare for a fiveyear was. He may launch his "blitzkrieg in a few days' time. If he waits,122 words
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1564 1940-09-09 6 London Letter By Cable BRITAIN WEATHERS AIR BLITZKRIEG R.A.F. Ace With Bag Of 40 Raiders From Our Own Correspondent London, Sept. 7. EVERYONE in Great Britain is now becoming well accustomed to the air raids and the Nazi bombing tactics, but the spirit of the people remains unshaken. We are1,564 words
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Letter95 1940-09-09 6 To the Editor of the Straits Times Sir,— With reference to the news item appearing in your paper of Sept. 3, I wish to make a correction in the date of the competition for the Malayan Aeromodellers' Society which should be Oct. 6 instead of Sept. 6 and shall95 words
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Article891 1940-09-09 6 Australia's Vast Food Supplies By Ar.hur Muo.-head IT is a very serious mistake to think of Britain as standing alone in this war. Behind Britain stand the British Dominion?, ready and eager to assist to the limit of their power. Britain nl o enjoys the tremendous advantage891 words
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Advertisement95 1940-09-09 6 "PREVORE" CREAM 1 Si&rtlin? Amertcan discovery gives you frc-h, dazzling, vdvety, ivory-white appearing skin INSTANTLY. Heals Pimples »nd oth-r facial blemishes. $1.20 Jsr. CHARI CO., I?, Robinson Rd., Spore. "AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHY" <A Practical Handbook for the Amateur) Editfd by Charles Duncan With 54 Diagrams In the Text and 101 Illustrations95 words
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Advertisement68 1940-09-09 6 Just unpacked! MEN AGAINST HITLER. By Fritz M. Cahen. Chief ot the Antl-Hltler forces since 1932 the author has been organizing the German people Inside and outside Germany to overthrow the Nazi regime. Not only a book o> vital Importance, but a record of high and dangerous adventure. Price $5.7068 words
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486 1940-09-09 7 Vital Fortnight For Great Britain HEAVIER AIR ATTACKS ARE EXPECTED IN LONDON Nazis' Bid To Wear Out British Fighters THHE mass raid on London on Saturday has con- vinced the authorities and R.A.F. circles that the war has reached a most important phase, statesReuter - 486 words
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Article33 1940-09-09 7 Helsinki, Sept. 8. r3 illness of President Kallio of Finland has reached a serious but not a critical stage. A communique Issued at noon saj-s that the president passed a difflcult night.— Rruter.Reuter - 33 words
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Article253 1940-09-09 7 Saturday's Bag By R.A.F.&A.A.Men London, Sept. 9-NINETY-NINE German aircraft were shot down over Britain on Saturday, says the latest Air Ministry communique. Anti-aircraft fire accounted for 21 1 ot theso enemy planes. Twenty-two R.A.F. fighters are miss- i Ing but ulne pilots are sale. There hasReuter; British Wireless - 253 words
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Article23 1940-09-09 7 ABOUT ten Far Eastern QCMIU n.rri ?i> indrnt.s haw trrived in Peipinj it is uporui, to confer v.i:h a hlgii Nazi official. Router.Reuter - 23 words
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Article662 1940-09-09 7 Bombing Of City Is Less Severe London, Sept. 9. fONDON last night went through another air raid which, however, was less severe than that of Saturday. So far there is little rn-ws of damage done by bombs. After a day of comparatively minor raids onReuter - 662 words
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95 1940-09-09 7 London, Sept. 9. AN Air Ministry communique says that determined attacks on enemy shipping in occupied Channel ports were pressed home by our bomber squadrons on Satuday night despite poor visibility and vigorous defences. At Calais bombs burst between the basin andReuter - 95 words
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Article230 1940-09-09 7 Question Now Being Asked In Balkans THE German propaganda machina is trying to maks the most of Saturday's raids and is trying to impress the Balkan Stages particularly. Reports from Bucharest last night ;aid that the German stories d the raids on London appear t3Reuter - 230 words
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Article159 1940-09-09 7 BRITISH residents at the Rumanian port of Constanza recently played a hoax on the German propagandist there. Some time ago, Dr. Goebbels' agents put up a bulletin board in the centre of Constanza and pinned up announcements of German victories every day. A few daysReuter - 159 words
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48 1940-09-09 7 Washington, Sept. 8. *THE United States Government has notified all other American republics that the naval and air bases acquired from Britain will be made available to them on the fullest cooperative basis for the common defence of the Western Hemisphere. Reuter.Reuter - 48 words
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511 1940-09-09 7 LONDON PORT CARRIES ON Services Kept Up Despite Damage London, Sept. 9. ALL services of the Port of London are being maintained depsite Saturday's battering. An official of the Port of London Authority told Reuter, "While the damage by nre at the docks is considerable, the discharging and loading berthsReuter - 511 words
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Article, Illustration203 1940-09-09 7 Powerful R einforcements Arrive In Egypt THOUSANDS OF TECHNICIANS, AIRMEN AND TANKS FOR MIDDLE EAST Cairo, Sept. 9. CONVOYS of ships bringing men and war material from Britain, Rhodesia, India and Australia have just arrived in the Egyptian ports. Large liners transported many thousands of technicians, infantry, hospital staffs, and203 words
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Article155 1940-09-09 7 London Defences Are Held To Be Adequate Lcndon, Sept. 9. INTENSIFIED air attacks on London 1 will necessarily result in increased damage, often appearing when re- i garded purely in its local setting as I being of considerable proportions. This is especially so whereBritish Wireless - 155 words
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Article135 1940-09-09 7 Small Damage In Malta Raid Malta, Sfpt. 8. IT is officially announced that a strong formation of enemy aircraft raided Malta at midday and dropped a number of bombs, rauslnr; slight damage to naval property. Asm:A sm:* 1 iirft at a store was quickly extinguished. A few civilian houses w?re135 words
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Article93 1940-09-09 7 GEN. Antonescu, the Rumanian Prime Minister and virtual dictator, yesterday signed decrees confiscating all of Kinp Card's shares in Rumanian companies. Police precautions were taken in Locarno m Switzerland upon Kin« Carol's arrival. Ex-ting Carol wis accompanied by Madame Lupescu. Reuter. Prayers were said yesterday forReuter - 93 words
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Advertisement49 1940-09-09 7 ZZZZZZ TRADE y^^^v^S^^v. MARK jjjfe^ REGISTERED try these delicious RITZ Sauces Tomato Chilly Sauce Black (Worc*iter*bire) SailCC Obtainable from all l*rovi*ion Merchants Sale Distributors for M 1 > Singapore Cold Storage Co., Ltd BUY BRITISH EMPIRE PRODUCE PNONE 5376 FIVE LINES C.S. K!>\ Advt. of Singapore Cold Storage Co. ixA49 words
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401 1940-09-09 8 Further Contributions From Chinese Associations DONATIONS FROM STAFFS ARE STILL BEING RECEIVED THP; War Fund to-day totals, $3,629,815, an increase of Si'{,4:>2 on the total acknowledged on Saturday. The Oversea-Chinese Banking Corporation Ltd. have sent a cheque for $1,352 to The War Fund representing401 words
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Article54 1940-09-09 8 "MAVEENA Vikramadithyan" now •l~l (bowing at the Theatre Royal. Is an lie full-length comedy in Tamil. N 8. Krlshnan and Mls.s T. A. Mdihuram. the well-known South Indian eumic pair, in the leading roles. provide most of the tun. ■Buddiiiman," a supporting uicture acted by the tame crazy54 words
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Article39 1940-09-09 8 THE duty cf 20 eentl en playing cards raanii- "J In the Cjlony. introduced under the 'vV.ir Duties Ordinance for tlic purpose d -vj a ronrrll<uUnn to Imperial rar ►>x'.j nJltir- cn<r.i> into ■or>-<> on Priday39 words
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Article19 1940-09-09 8 tiv Johore Council of State will hold two In October, on the 15th and 29th. n, it is understood.19 words
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Article155 1940-09-09 8 >r iron Ban s hotel Dinner d. armal) 8 o.m to Midaiiiht. OAKKH'K rilhATKt CtVLANO Punjab Lancer Takdeer —Double Feature Hindustani Talkies »t 7.15 p.m. ORtAT WOKLD Cabaret: 7 u> i) 9 p.m. to Midnight. OI be: The Mad Express. NMnbi Ha a.wrt wr<KL» i Trapse Slunts, Wayangs. md155 words
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Article227 1940-09-09 8 Scheme Will Begin From Sept. 16 AFTER Sept. 16, every rice purchaser in Singapore will have to be registered and will play his part in building up a machine to ensure for him a fair share of rice in any emergency be he rich or poor. Full details227 words
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Article49 1940-09-09 8 T*HE King has given Commands for the withdrawal of all permission previously granted for the wearing by British subjects of Gorman and Italian decorations and medals. It is notified in the S.S. government gazette therefore that ?11 such permissions ore to be regarded as cancelled.49 words
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Article183 1940-09-09 8 Allegedly Caused Hurt At Base piVE British seamen from a ship in Singapore, appeared in the police courts to-day before Mr. J. G. Rappoport, charged with causing hurt to V. Woolley by using two iron buckets, a glass ashtray and a pillow case filled with stones, at183 words
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Article202 1940-09-09 8 At The Cinema "Nick Carter, Master Detective." (Walter Pidgeon and Rita Johnson). M.G.M. at the Capitol. WALTER Pidgeon's characterization of Nick Carter, the world's bestknown detective, is superb in this film, which is replete with interest. Unique scenes, "shot" in some of the largest aeroplane202 words
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971 1940-09-09 8 Gifts Alleged To Have Been Received By Ex -Mines Officer (From Our Own Correspondent) Ipoh, Sept. 7. AN interim injunction against A. G. Macdonald, a retired officer of the Mines Department, restraining him from disposing of any property, shares and bonds in his and his wife's name or transferring any971 words
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524 1940-09-09 8 Hong Kong-Singapore R. A. Batteries In Action DATTERIES of the Hong Kong-Singapore Royal Artillery have shot down Italian planes during enemy attacks on Aden and the Indian gunners are described as having given a fine account of themselves under fire. One section, just before524 words
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55 1940-09-09 8 CHINESE WAR LOAN BROADCAST APPEAL AN appeal, specially addressed to tho Chinese community to Lend for Victory" by buying war savings certificates and war loans, will be broadcast from the Singapore station by Dr. Lim Han Hoe, senior Chines? Unofficial Member of the Legislative Council and member of the Executive55 words
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Article305 1940-09-09 8 First Part Of Special War Taxation MONEY TO BE SENT TO LONDON WITHIN the next few days, the Straits Settlements is transmitting to the British Government in London $1,952,000 (£240,000) representing the first instalment <>n proceeds of special taxation for tlie prosecution of the war, up to305 words
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Article74 1940-09-09 8 WEIGHTS for the two remaining races or Wednesday at Nctt Timali are Horses. Class 1. Dtr. 6 furs. Royal ampton 9 Ot Bo.«law 8.09 Bridge Law 9.02 Car'oca 8.04 Mediation 8.12 The Fox BM3 Tonroe 8.07 Mercury 7 1 Never Set 8.07 Horses. Class 1, Div.74 words
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Article46 1940-09-09 8 lieut.-Colonel Lord, ot the Batvatton Army, who Is at present ill in hospital. :rust remain there for some weeks, and In the meantime Major C!ms. Davidson, the general secretary, is carrying on the administration of the work of the Salvation Army I in the colonel's plice46 words
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Advertisement76 1940-09-09 8 sssj BBBBaw/^^^flPWP^^^SPJjsist'^SSSS^*'^*'''* 4m2r7 j $c*S5 1 omn h 1 940 1 CHEVROLET Because It has improved springing and a roomy body providing maximum comfort. It has vacuum power gear shift which gives ease of control. 9 Chevrolet's proved 29 H.P. engine gives ample power with maximum economy. It has a76 words
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Article, Illustration770 1940-09-09 9 Bishop Preaches On The Spiritual Issues Of War RESPONDING to the call ol the King, churches of all denominations in Singapore observed yesterday as a Day of National Prayer. There was a large congregation in every church where a special service was held.770 words
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Article76 1940-09-09 9 "From Our Own Correspondent) Bangkok. Sept. 8. TTHE British colony crowded into the Christian Church this evening for the national day of prayer and service, when the British Minister, Sir Josiah Crosby, read the lesson The prayers included one for the Government of Thailand "that it76 words
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Article26 1940-09-09 9 MEMBERS of the Perak Battalion of the F.M.S. Volunteers broke up camp yesterday after two months' continuous training on the grounds of the Perak Turf Club.26 words
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Article228 1940-09-09 9 Big Demand For Home Safes NO FURTHER STOCKS ARE AVAILABLE TTOE coloured metal home safes A which were introduced In Malaya in August, 1934, and have proved a very popular deposit in the Post Office Savings Bank In Malaya, are now no longer available. i This228 words
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Article70 1940-09-09 9 (From Our Own Correspondent) Ipoh, Sept. 8. "THE death occurred at Kuala Kangsar last night of flaja Johor, the Raja Kechil Tengah of Perak, after a brief illness. Over 60 years of age. the late Raja Johor was the president of the Iskandar Polo70 words
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46 1940-09-09 9 'From Our Own Correspondent) Seremban, Sept. 8. AT a meeting of the Negri Sembilan Chinese Ccffee-Shopkeepers Association It was unanimously agreed to collect donations for the F.M.S. War Fund from members. Receipt books have already been prin'ed and collections are being undertaken.46 words
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Article48 1940-09-09 9 THE following notifications regarding officers of the Straits Settlements Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve are gazetted: Relinqulshment of his Commission by Lieutenant Herbert Henry Brown approved; Commission as Acting Sub-Lieutenant, granted to Mr. George Kclr Stein; resignation of His Commission by Acting Sub-Lieutenant Edgar Clark Haywood accepted.48 words
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282 1940-09-09 9 AWARDED the General Service Medal and Victory Medal as a private serving with the East African mechanized troops in the last war, 49-year-old Government House chauffeur Mohamed Said B. R. Endah, is to-day the proud author and producer of two Malay plays which were282 words
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Advertisement189 1940-09-09 9 IT HAS BEEN ACHIEVED! ANNOUNCING THE INTRODUCTION TO MALAYA OF AN EMPIRE SHERRY FULFILLING ALL THF. REQUIREMENTS FOR A PERFECT Wl* E. "OLD ISll SHIP IS A PALE DaY SHERRY POSSESSING AN APPETIZING BOUQUET AND FLAVOUR. PRODUCED, MATURED AND BOTTLED IN CAPE PROVINCE, THAT IDEAL LAND OF SUN-SHINE AND FERTILE189 words
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Advertisement282 1940-09-09 9 FOR DAY WEAR F^^l Summit iw at li SHAPE 98 r lU^ x Collars P"~/C~ shape X f m AUSTIN R E ED "-TD L lU ml Stiff of REGENT STREET LONDON MM^^^MMJk^^Ml double collar MmH I T de *P L 1 J shape 99 FOR EVENING WEAK MM^^ i282 words
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Miscellaneous782 1940-09-09 9 Broadcasting TO-DAY EMPIRE STATION £!>>P nnnr Transmission 2 (6.00 p.m -9.05 p.m. MaUyii BIRVAlfUHIi time) wUl be radiated en he ollowin* wave Zaf sIm* afc'i* su'iwL.. GSH-13.S7 m; OU-ilN m. QM-IH1 1.15 p.m. Light muslct: 1.30 pjn. Warning Sip-^a'.n'Si T^a "Ind^i, 'gIv*" to mariners. Programme summary. Mid-day; 1&g4 trQm 35782 words
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339 1940-09-09 10 Shanghai, Sept. 8. A SHOCK has been caused in foreign and Chinese circles here by the reported capitulation of the Indo-China authorities to the Japanese demands in the matter of passage of Japanese troops through Indo-China to the Yunnan border. It is felt thatReuter - 339 words
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91 1940-09-09 10 Tokio Reaction To Anglo-U.S. Front Tokio, Sept. 8. TTHE Asahl Shimbun says to-day: "Japan must prepare with grim determination to overcome all obstacles placed by Anglo-American co-operation in the way of the creation of a great East Asiatic sphere with common prosperity, which Is essential to our national existence TheReuter - 91 words
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Article41 1940-09-09 10 Washington. Sept. 9. TOE House of Representatives yes- terday passed the conscription bill. The House affirmed the previous decision giving the voluntary enlistment system a 60-day trial before permitting the compulsory training bill to become operative.— Reuter.Reuter - 41 words
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Article44 1940-09-09 10 Toko, Sept. 8. A NATIONAL rally to denounce a pro-British foreign policy or a policy for currying favour with Germany will be held in Tok o shortly as a result of resolutions adopted by the China Affairs Institute,' 1 says a Japanese report.— Reuter.Reuter - 44 words
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Article143 1940-09-09 10 Vichy, Sept. 8. JUI EDOl'ARI) DALADIEK, M. 1V1. p a ,,i itfvmuiil, former French Prime Ministers, and Gen. Oamelin, former C'ommander-in-Chief of the Allied armies in France, are "'placed under surveillance at the Chateau Chaseron, near Riom, Havas. The decision, it is stated, was takenReuter - 143 words
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269 1940-09-09 10 Terrific British Attacks From Boulogne To Baltic Via Berlin London, Sept. 8. DEUTER'S air correspondent visiting an R.A.F. bomber A station quotes a young officer as saying: "They think the Germans are plastering this country rather a lot, hut you should269 words
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89 1940-09-09 10 London, Bept 8. AN Admiralty communique^ states: "Aircraft of the Fleet Air Arm have again been operating over the coast of Norway. Skuas and Swordnsh sighted two enemy supply ships. A hit was obtained on one of these and the ship was lastReuter - 89 words
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70 1940-09-09 10 New York. Sept. 8. AT a Press conference held at an eastern Canadian port a British naval representative expressed delight at the condition of some of the destroyers which have already arrived. Canadian and American sailors worked side by side putting the finishing touches toReuter - 70 words
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91 1940-09-09 10 London, Sept. 8. "THE German losses in their first day- light mass raid on London rspressnted nearly a quarter of the raiding force, states the Air Ministry news service. Battlss were fought from the Straits of Dover to the Thames Estuary. Larpe numbers ofReuter - 91 words
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74 1940-09-09 10 Berlin. S'pt 8. A GERMAN Klgh Command communique claims that Goerlng is personally conducting the German air raid "reprisal" on Britain from the north of France. The communique states: "In uninterrupted succession. 1,030,000 kilos of bombs of all calibres have so far fallen onReuter - 74 words
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Article124 1940-09-09 10 More Women To Quit Hong Kong? New Government Order On Evacuation Hong Kong, Sep. 8. ANEW order under the emergency regulations is gazetted to-day stopping the return to Hong Kong of women and children who had previously been evacuated. The order aaphes to all nationalities and provides that no womenReuter - 124 words
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Article106 1940-09-09 10 Berlin, Sept. 8. According to a dispatch from tha Balkans to the official hew s agency. exKing Carol's special train rece ved a 1 fusillade of rifle and pistol shots ana completed the last few nvles of its journey to the Yugoslav frontier at topReuter - 106 words
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103 1940-09-09 10 London, Sept. 9. A COMMUNIQUE issued last night irom the headquarters Gen de Gaulle announces the raising of the biockade of those French colonies which hive declared their attachment to the iree French Empire. ThD communique says: "Once more they breathe freely under theReuter - 103 words
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Article123 1940-09-09 10 Bucharest. Sept. 9. AGREEMENT between Bulgaria and A Rumania for the cession of Dobrudja vas ri(?ned by the chiefs of the respective delegations at Craiova yesterday afternoon. Administrative occupation of ceded territory has been fixed for S?pt. 14. but the Bulfiarbn army wIU not begin ItsReuter - 123 words
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Advertisement374 1940-09-09 10 •We in Malaya are living in security and com- interest 3% per annum, paid half yearly, fort while the peopV of Britain bear the brunt of The Bonds are free of any Income Tax that maf the Nazi attacks. The Fortress of Britain is not be levied, only the bastion374 words
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Advertisement49 1940-09-09 10 HPI BABY'S OWN For Children of a.l ages. For the correction of constipation, S/J rfffiCSj indigestion, biliousness, vomiting, '"VfyCv, ivh simple fever, colds, and to expel '^/j^^Vr^ worms. The tablets are also an J^^~^L invaluable aid whea teethintf is ZTy'Sf ii^^^Cf^s. troublesome!, "^T^a-o^ 1 V— Obtuinuble at Chemists everywhere!49 words
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Article45 1940-09-09 11 SOCCER: First division, Argylls »s. Malays, stadium; Forlress E.E. vs. tiord'Jiu, Changi; Loyals vs. R.A. 9th. Hevy. Kept- Gillman Barracks; second division (a), R.A.F. (Torpedo) vs. Publishers, YM.CA.; second division (b), R.A.F. (H.Q.) vs. Customs, Farrer Park. TENNIS S.C.C. and V.M.C.A. championships.45 words
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Article263 1940-09-09 11 Selangor Europeans To Meet Rest tFron\ Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Sept. 8. •THE Selangor European: will meet the Rest on Saturday, Sept. 14, in a soccer match in aid of the FMS. War Fund. The game will be played at the Stadium and263 words
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Article70 1940-09-09 11 TIES in the V.M.C.A. lawn tennis handicap tournament are: To-day Men's "A" class singies: Tan Swee Wah 3) vs. Lauw Pek Tjin (+3). Dr. G. Haridas (—l5) vs. Dr. Chia Teck Yam (—15.3): W. Hicksy Jr. 15.31 vs. J. Manasseh <— 30>; Williafm Tseng (—15.3) vs. See70 words
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421 1940-09-09 11 Bright Batting By Castor, Slade And Leckie CPLENDID batting by Capt. Castor and J. E. Slade enabled Singapore Cricket Club to beat a Combined Services team by eight wickets in an interesting cricket match on the padang yesterday. Castor and Slade, who opened the421 words
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385 1940-09-09 11 Sundrum's Fine Century At Balestier A BRILLIANT century by S. K. Sundram featured the home-and-heme end-of -season match at the Ceylon Sports Club ground yesterday. In this match a South team beat a North side by the wide margin of 133 runs. S. K. Sundram, batting for the South, scored385 words
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127 1940-09-09 11 CULL results of week-end games in the Singapor? junior badminton championships were: Saturday: Chan Khtk Eng beat Benjamin Heng 15—11, 10—15, 14—14 (3—0); Syed Sallm beat Lim Seng Cheow 15 5, 15—4; Miss Elsie Wong beat Miss Chf>n Sye Luang 11—0, 11—7. Sunday: Miss Yong127 words
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Article50 1940-09-09 11 London, Sept. 7. A MIDDLESEX XI beat a Lord's XI by 32 runs in a game of cricket played here in aid of the Middlesex Spitfire Fund. The scores were: Middlesex: 152 (Hendren 45, Robins 33, Sims four for 59). Lord's: 120 .'Grey six for 24). —Reuter.Reuter - 50 words
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Article61 1940-09-09 11 THE September women's spoon at Keppel G.C. resulted: "A" divisionMrs. S. R. Burstall 44— 9 1 2 =34 1 2 Miss D. Hirst 46— 9>/ 2 =36y 2 Mrs. E. A. Ford 49—12=37; Mrs. W. P. Douglas 49—10-39; Mrs. P. Stan 50—11=39. 'B" Division: Mrs. R. W.61 words
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Article, Illustration385 1940-09-09 11 Fine Weather For Third Day's Racing WITH the exception of two rather moderate upsets, the first by Danger Zone, $59 in the third race, and the second by Kai Tere, $39 in the sixth race, favourites won at B-ukit Timah on Saturday, the third day385 words
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Article50 1940-09-09 11 New York, Sept. 7. AT Madison Square Garden last night Billy Conn, the world cruiserwelght champion, knocked out Bob Pastor, New York heavyweight, In the thirteenth round of a 15-round fight. The winner may now meet Joe Louis for the world heavyweight title. Reuter.Reuter - 50 words
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218 1940-09-09 11 THE Indian Association beat a Bom- bay XI by 48 runs in a cricket match at Balestler Plain yesterday. The scores were: INDIAN ASSOCIATION C. Sandosham b Nakoda 5 D. K. Samy c Nakoda b Bhatri... IS Slthamparam b Mistrl 7 Retnasamy b Bhatri218 words
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Article364 1940-09-09 11 CARLOCA and Alicante were two oi the most impressive horses at training this morning when a number of fast gallops were gone through on the second track of the racecourse. The going has improved considerably. Carloca did a fast gallop over four furlongs, and should be364 words
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Article242 1940-09-09 11 Another Big Win Scored By Arsenal London, Sept. 7. A SECOND batch of matches In the English football competitions were played to-day. The first league tables will provide interesting study, but for some weeks] ;t will be impossible to make a fair estimate of the various teams'Reuter - 242 words
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Article45 1940-09-09 11 London, Sept. 7. SCOTTISH football results were: Airdrieonians 3; Albion 2. Celtic 0: Rangers 0. Falklrk 3: Dumbarton 3. Hibernian 2: Hearts 1. Motherwell 2: Hamilton 4. Partick 3: Clyde 3. St. Mirren 2: Morton 2. Third Lanark 0: Queen's Park 3.— Reuter.Reuter - 45 words
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Article55 1940-09-09 11 London, Sept. 7. RUGBY league games resulted: Batley 15; Leeds 32. Broiiethtnn 3: Swlnton 9. F'eatherstone 27: Bramley 5. Hull 3; Halifax 2. Hunsley 16; Huddersfleld 11. Keighley 9: Bradford Northern 22. St. Helens 32: Liverpool 15. Salford 30: Leigh 5. Wakefleld 8; Castleford I. Wigan 3; WarringtonReuter - 55 words
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Advertisement167 1940-09-09 11 The EMPIRE HOTEL Telephone K. L. 2135 Kuala Lumpur. Modern Sanitation and running uater have now been installed in all bathrooms and bedrooms throughout the hotel. The Empire Hotel i s the oldest established hotel in Kuala Lumpur and by reason of its quiet and convenient situation, being opposite the167 words
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Advertisement199 1940-09-09 11 "THANKS TO YOUR TRAINING I WAS ABLE TO GET A GOOD POST* This statement was made by a woman, left a widow without funds, because she had studied at Pitmans years earlier she secured a position which gave her ample for her needs. Protect those you love, let them learn199 words
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1545 1940-09-09 12 Indiscriminate Bombing By German Airmen 400 KILLED 1,400 INJURED IN SATURDAY'S ATTACK London, Sept. 9. HESPITE Hitler's "vengeance raid" on London on Satur- day night, the fiercest and longest of the war, in which some 400 people were killed and about 1,400 seriously injured,Reuter - 1,545 words
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833 1940-09-09 12 Wave After Wave Of R.A.F. Bombers Swoop On German Capital New York, Sept. 8. THE newspapers here give predominant position to the "worst raids of the war" on London and Berlin. The London correspondent of the New York Times says This is noReuter - 833 words
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Article, Illustration22 1940-09-09 12 Undaunted by the ribaldry of his British comrades-in-arms, this cheerful Czech soldier continues with his music at a camp somewhere in England.22 words
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95 1940-09-09 12 "f REAT BRITAIN'S reply will undoubtedly be severe," declares Keutcr's air correspondent, commenting o n the intensified German air offensive on London. "It is clear that this is a German reprisal for the R.A.F.'s systematic bomber raids in Germany, as the GermanReuter - 95 words
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Article241 1940-09-09 12 No Important Targets Hit In Big Raid Lo.idon, Sept. 8. "£*ERMAN bombers have returned to wage the biggest aerial attack on London in continuous single flights. Their chief aim appeared to me," writes Reuters air correspondent, "as I made a fourhour journey by train inReuter - 241 words
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Article93 1940-09-09 12 London. Sept. 8. AN example of the thoroughness of arrangements to ensure the 1 reserva.ion of banking records in air raids was recently demonstrated, when the premises of a branch of one bank were hit by a bomb. Although there was no casualty, the branch's booksBritish Wireless - 93 words
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Article39 1940-09-09 12 Rangoon, Sept. 8. FOLLOWING the passing of a no-con-fldenee mction by the House of Representatives, the Prime Minister submitted his resignation to the Governor, who has asked him to continue in office until a new ministry is formed. Reuter.Reuter - 39 words
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Advertisement85 1940-09-09 12 •Qttetial and private toadi Concrete for road building is increasing rapidly in all corners of the earth. The advantages of low initial cost and maintenance charges, durability, safe surface for motorists, etc., have ir.a concrete the recognised constructional material for all types oi traffic. Whether it is a main arterial85 words
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