The Straits Times, 14 September 1940
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Title Section33 1940-09-14 1 FINAL EDTN. The Straits Times MALAYA'S LEADING NEWSPAPER—LARGEST NET SALES 16 i»a(;es SINGAPORE, SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 1940 PRICE 5 CENTS. The Straits Times 16 PAGES SINGAPORE, SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 1940. PRICE 5 CENTS33 words
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Advertisement317 1940-09-14 1 MIEN CHONG for SMART TAILORING Just Ke>rived Suit Le 'Hbi WAIN SIIIKI. S In Silk anrl Wool. Also AMERICAN SI'.AKKSKIN In various coloun 31 (olcinan St.. S'poic. Phone 4816 SINGAPORE. 140 CECIL ST. ('PHONE 5471). Wk r k Is there any cure for tape AND round worms, sir 7 Certainly!317 words
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Advertisement245 1940-09-14 1 KUALA LUMPUR 2b JAVA ST ('PHONE 3653 i. FIRST FOR FUNCTIONS a sherry mj^tA !m PRICEPER BOTTLE FOR ALL m A INCLUDING OCCASIONS I jjlf d^» DUT V 3.42 i nil "FINO" POSSESSES THE BOUQUET OF A TNUE FINO FINDLATERS FINE SHERRIES ROBINSON'S 335 SINGAPORE AURORA SERVICE STATION 9 Replaces245 words
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Advertisement12 1940-09-14 1 ELSIE MARY SINGAPORE And KUALA LUMPUR. DRESSES for all OCCASIONS DRESSMAKING MILLINERY.12 words
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Obituary41 1940-09-14 2 A CKNOWLEDGEMENT The family of the late Madam Kwan Ah Ku;n thank ;.ll retollTW friends who ht vUlta and attended the funenl f the latt Madam Kwaii Ah Kum, and also to those who sent wreaths, caskets ani letters of condolence.41 words
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Advertisement757 1940-09-14 2 BURT.— At the Maternity Hospital. Singapore on Friday. 13th September to Mau'!, wife of Gordon Burt, a daughter. l"he engaficment is announced between Max I.cwls second son of Mr. Mrs. L. Linevsky of Tel-Aviv and Miss Gracia Adls inly daughter of the late Mr. N. N. Adis and Mrs. Adin757 words
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Advertisement824 1940-09-14 2 HOUSES FLATS. TO LET TO LET OCT. IST. well furnished bungalow 3 bed. 3 bath. 2 sitr, 2 verandah 3. Frig., etc. Cutlery, 6% mile, Paslr Panjat.g Road. Long or short lease, on Sea Front. Box No. 719. Straits Times. WANTED from October Ist or later, by a European unfurnished824 words
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Advertisement178 1940-09-14 2 DOGS BOARD TOUR DOGS at New Changl Farm Kennels, Slmpang Bedok. Good Pood, Expert attention, plenty of exercise. Charges reasonable. A Clarke (Mrs.) PUBLIC NOTICES NOTICE. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Mr. CHEW LAI WEI has left our service as from the 10th day of September. 1940 and that hereafter178 words
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Advertisement476 1940-09-14 2 TENDERS GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION TENDERS wIU be recei ed at the Office of the Director of Public Works. Singapore, up to noon of the 30th September, 1940. for th» following work: Erection of Menial Star: Quarters at the General Hospital, Singapore. i Every person applying ."or a form of Tender will476 words
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Advertisement95 1940-09-14 2 BUSINESS CARDS Etc. JOIN THE GREEN CIRCLE LENDING LIBRARY Ist FLOOR IK-F BATTERY RD. P.O. BOX 34, SINGAPORE. Moderate terms: Special rates Ontstatloa Members Clubs and Messes. Open Dally: 8.3* A.M. to t P.M. Saturdays: 8.3* A.M. to 1 I" M. MASSAGE HALL MANICURE AND MASSAGE Mrs. HARU and Miss95 words
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Advertisement327 1940-09-14 3 SHIPPING ANNOUNCEMENTS P. 0. BRITISH INDIA AND APCAR LINE. i incorporated m England) PENINSULAR AND ORIFNTAL B.N Co fcAH PASSENGER AND CARGO SEF.VICE The best possible services ora being maintained by the P O S N Coy irom the Straits to their usual ports of call m China. India. Ceylon327 words
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Advertisement262 1940-09-14 3 (Incorporated m Japan) GENERAL PASSENGER AGENTS FOR CUNARD WHITE STAR TO KITROPK VIA AMERICA Through fares to North America to Europe via America and Round Tours m the Pacific Quoted m U.S. on application To California from the Orient via Honolulu m.s. ASAMA MARU leave Kobe Oct. 2 s.s. NITTA262 words
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Advertisement513 1940-09-14 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) Frequent513 words
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Advertisement16 1940-09-14 3 Pra3 METAL POLISH GIVES BRILLIANCE «v| AND SPARKLE J)) TO METALWARE ((f REFRACTING .no MANUFACTURING OPTICIANS16 words
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Advertisement376 1940-09-14 3 THE MODERN TREATMENT FOR COLDS IS VAPEX In the early ataga »i ;t »■< > l I, 'flu or catarrh, the germs are chiefly congregated m the nose and throat, readily accessible to antiseptic treatment. Vapex, being a vapour antiseptic, reaches every part of the respiratory system by the simple376 words
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Miscellaneous844 1940-09-14 3 Broadcasting TODAY SINGAPORE /.HI U| nc» 4ijm.| ZHP sfi<4 mr< :<».«mi 12.45 p.m. Band concert. Relayed from the Adelphf Hotel. 1.30 p.m. Warning to mariners. Progiamme summary. Mid-day tin, copra and rubber prices; 1.35 p.m. News; 1.50 p.m. Band concert. Relayed for the Ad-!lphl Hotel; 2.00 p.m. Interval. 4.50 pjn.844 words
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Article329 1940-09-14 4 London, Sept. 13. AN tae Slock Exchange despite the short- ness of to-days session the tone was fully steady with occasional transactions In Gilt-edged and other market leaders on the basis of yesterday night's closing prices. Kaffirs were exceptions and were not dealt in Reuter. The following329 words
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Article123 1940-09-14 4 Singapore Sept. 13, noon. Buyers Sellers Gambler 7.75 Hamburg Cub 113.00 Java Cube $12.50 White Muntok $12.00 White SHJO Black 650 'ovra Mixed $2.05 Sun Dried S2.30 iiffo Flour No. 1 Iingga $3.40 Fair $2.85 $2.85 Sarawak $2 75 'elotong Palembang S19.50 Banja $18.50 Sarawak $1950 I123 words
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Article250 1940-09-14 4 Mails close at isml Pont Office as follows: TO-DAY Aden air I p.m. Africa air 4 p.m. Australia air 4 p.m. British Columbia air 4 p.m. Brunei surface 1.30 p.m. Kuala Belalt surface 1.30 p.m. Burma air 4 p.m. Canada air 4 p.m. Ceylon air 4250 words
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1303 1940-09-14 4 FRIDAY, SEPT. 13, 1910: I P.M. MINING Buyers Seller* Ampat Tin (4s) 3s 3d 3s 9d Austral Amal (5s) 5s 6d 6s c.d. Austral Malay 33s 6d 35s 8d x.d. Aver Hltam (5a) las J'js Ayer Wens: ($1) .80 .83 Bangrln Tin 16d 3d 17s1,303 words
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Article154 1940-09-14 4 COMMODITIES EXCHANGES ■VMsa CU' Otf.T) :orri"SDondeui > Ijomton, Sept. 13. fOMMODITY Riul Exrh:'HKe RBalktjtl closed tniiow3 \.itti prevtoai auotßtmns m parenthesis: RI'KBEK: Quiet Spot 12>.d 12'» d .'l2 116 d 12 3,lCd) Nov. 12 116 c! 12 3 ltkl .12 116 d 12 3llGd) Dec. 12 1162 12 316 d154 words
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Article264 1940-09-14 4 Issued by the Malayan Sharebrokers' Association. Singapore, Sept. 13. Book* Company Dividend Clog* rot Austral Amal 3d Sept. 14 Burma Malay Is. No. 24 Sept. 23 Johan 10% Int. Sept. 12 Katu 6d. No. 25. fd. bonus Sept. 10 Kramat Pulal 15% Int. less tax Kuala264 words
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Advertisement473 1940-09-14 4 AUCTION NOTICES AUCTION SALE OF VERY ATTRACTIVE HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE (The Property of Mr. P. Ro6onthal"i Comprising Beautifully designed modern Dining room suite by Paskoes 1 Ltd. Silver and black bedroom suite of special design, teak bedroom tulte by John Little Co. Ltd. Manila cane sitting room suite, "Cossor" 6 valve473 words
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Advertisement161 1940-09-14 4 IN THE HIGH COURT, SINGAPORE. Originating Summons No. 100 of 1930. In the Matter of the Estate settled by Cheang Hong Urn by Deed dated the 30th day of October 1878 and made between the said Cheang Hong Llm of the one part and Be* Chit Boey Neo and Llm161 words
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Advertisement840 1940-09-14 4 PUBLIC NOTICES THE CHAB AU RUBBER CO., LTD. (Incorporated In the Federated Malay State?) NOTICE is hereby given that a second interim Dividend of 3 per cent, lor the year ending 3lst December 1940, will be paid to shareholders on the Register on 1st October 1940. Notice is also hereby840 words
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Page 4 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous56 1940-09-14 4 TIDE TABLES SINGAPORE Mil It W. 9.55 a.m. 8.3 ft. 9.33 p.m. 9 ft. L. W. 3.34 ajn. 2 ft.; 4 p.m. 3.9 ft. To-morrow H. W. 10.27 a.m. 8.6 ft.. 10.15 pci. 9.3 ft. L. W. 4.14 a.m. 1.7 ft.; 4.19 p.m. j3P September Sunrlae Sunset a.m. p.m. 1456 words
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Article460 1940-09-14 5 Buying Interest In Ayer Wengs Takes Shares To 82J I., Our financial Correspondent Singapore, Sept. 14. THK price of rubber was unchanged m London and New York yesterday at 12 l/16d. and 18 15/16 cents re.-.orctivcly. Tin was down 10s. for Stool m London at £243 and460 words
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Article193 1940-09-14 5 lngapor<5, Friday. rui foUowlni me the exchancs rates this accordliiK to ilie daily circular issueJ by the Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation:— H I I.I.NG London T.T. 2/4 1/16 Lordon demand 2/4 1/16 Lyons demand Switzerland tensed 206 HamburR demani New York demand 46 15'lt> Montreal demand 51 11/16193 words
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Article93 1940-09-14 5 Friday. Sept 3. noon. Buyers Sellen Price* °rlee» No. IX K.S.S. I (Spol loose) J7>i 37% No. IX R.S.S. f.o.j. In cases Sept. 38 fi 38" 4 G.F.A.Q. R.S.S. lob. In bales Sept. 36', 36 i T.A.Q. K.S.S. f.o.b. m bales Sept. 35 36 493 words
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Article58 1940-09-14 5 DOMESTIC production of tin during August is given at 7,222 tons. The total for the first eight months of the year was 54.943 tons compared with 23,490 tens for tha same period last year, an increase of ***** tens. Exports were made from the following centres: F.M.S.58 words
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Article100 1940-09-14 5 AN offer to take Hitler back to yl Berlin m a British bomber if he would volunteer to come to London as an observer to see for himself ft-e spirit, of the British people was made by Mr. Wickham Steed m his weekly talk on "World Affairs,"100 words
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Article215 1940-09-14 5 No Bargaining Offer To Great Britain Lahore, Sept. 14. MAHATMA Gandhi has sent a sharp reply to Mr. Taran Singh, leader of the Akall section of the Sikh community who, m a letter to Mr. Gandhi urged that Sikhs should Join the army "m as largeReuter - 215 words
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91 1940-09-14 5 Shanghai Britons' Prompt Action nghai, Sept. 14. THE British community of Shanghai is believed to be among the forefront—if not actually the first of the British "outpost" throughout the world to subscribe to the Lord Mayor's "Air Raid Relief Fund." Twenty-four hours before theReuter - 91 words
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61 1940-09-14 5 Jerusalem, Sept. 13. ALL the Arab newspapers condemn the Italian air raid on the Jewish city of Tel Aviv on Monday and express deep sympathy with the victims and their families. The Arab daily newspaper Assiratj says: "Such evil outrages are contrary toReuter - 61 words
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Article30 1940-09-14 5 Tokio, Sept. 13. THE agreement on trade and payments between Manchukuo and Germany has been renewed with some modifications, tne Japanese Foreign j Office announces. Reuter.Reuter - 30 words
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Article74 1940-09-14 5 Batavia, Sept. 13. j A COMMITTEE called "The N.I. Spit- flre Fund" has just been installed 1 here, and Is remitting after the first day an Instalment of £5,000 to England for warplanes for the R.A.F. British and Dutch citizens are cooperating m the drive for funds.74 words
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Article21 1940-09-14 5 RUBBER harvests for August are reported as follows lb. Kuala Reman 198,000 Bruseh 43,000 Lok Kawl 40,00021 words
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Article279 1940-09-14 5 Nearly £900,000,000 Received So Far London, Sept. 14. "WE are only just at the beginning of this grim vital struggle and we have many perils yet to face. It may well be that the tide is now turning, but we have much to endure, muchBritish Wireless - 279 words
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Article585 1940-09-14 5 Whole StafT and Labourers, I\W.D. Kluans,— 2nd. contribution 780 Mr. and Mrs. A. L. McClurc. $75: C. H. Jackson. »50: Clerical Staff and Technical Staff. 5173.05; and Artisans and Labourers, $481.95. Kuala Reman Rubber Estates, Kuantan 4t,7.09 Kuala Reman Chinese and Javanese i Labourers, $121: Kuala585 words
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Advertisement250 1940-09-14 5 AFTER THF. BACH >>UIDDV CIDI PK K OF ORIENT'S BEAUTY DANGi with thk nwrrl aIKLo v isxa baixt je.n:;y lee TEA DANd $gT JEO2SG§?3 EXTENSION FAREWELL HACj^ BALL 9.31 P.M. TO 1 A. M. IN RESPONSE TO NT e R criinin DANCE REPEATED REQIKSTS IHICK-4IUUIU CHAMPIONSHIP OPEN TO i'UPILS OF250 words
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Advertisement359 1940-09-14 5 PUBLIC NOTICES NOTICE. Mr. taw Foong See also known a? Loh Poong Ilee who has been a Canvasser for this Company Is no longer In our employ, hit authority to transact business on our behalf is hereby cancelled. CHINA UNDERWRTTKRS LTD., Singapore. SINGAPORE COLD STORAGE COMPANY, LIMITED. (Incorporated In the359 words
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Advertisement527 1940-09-14 5 UGLY FAT s GOES QUICK NewSdeitificßensedyendorad by Doctors, Nurses and Public ■VMM| la 9)% afcm FATNB3S uiiluu of csv body wh'itbv Br W \oiic poi»oo« are ibaorbat M \1 into th* Mood, dan W M FJM TM "P frpia and morbid cos* ft m m ditioo. wWd. ntuit m Uas527 words
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Advertisement216 1940-09-14 6 BOOK NOW FOR THE BEST LAUGH SHOW IN TOWN! DAILY 3.15, AIII A MRD A Phone 6.15 9.15 ALHAJVIdKA 6109 Reservations must be paid for before 9.15 p.m. otherwise they will be sold! DUNNE GRANT 1 MY FAVORITE WIFE%^ RANDOLPH SCOTT Sp''^ V sb °la*» MO GAIL PATRICK *$«*s£*" GARSON216 words
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Advertisement251 1940-09-14 6 |y| THE BEST COMEDY m TOWN Matinee: far T- J J ilHsjtiW^LrjS furious fun with IMIWfT/^1 f f| BRITAIN'S No 1 COMEDIAN J^ f fx>Mmfl SNAPPY MUSIC! (Kd THE thril3|] "B roaring succession MILLIONS HAVE READ THIS BOOK THAT RAPED CIVILIZATION 1^ ATROCITIES! BRUTALITIES! f/Z/S'* 7 VPt the whole MILLIONS251 words
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Advertisement154 1940-09-14 6 ERNST LUBITSCH DOES IT AGAIN! He made you laugh with GARBO Now you'll Laugh again at the Human, loving characters m this new M.G.M. Hit! r D|Tft| TO-DAY CAPI lUL 3.15—6.15—9.15 Box Office Phone 5261. 4 SHOWS TO-MORROW (SUNDAY) AT 11 AM. 3.15 6.15 9.15 Br CH I t MF154 words
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444 1940-09-14 7 CT. Paul m his Epistle to the Epheslans, writes: "Finally, be strong m the Lord and m the strength of His might." What a rallying call that is! We are realising to-day what a leader Mr. Churchill Is and how he inspires confidence444 words
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1041 1940-09-14 7 CHURCH OF ENGLAND ST. ANDREWS CATHEDRAL.—Seventeenth Sunday after Trinity. 6.50 a.m. Holy Communion; 7.30 a.m. Matins: 8 a.m. Choral Eucharist; 9.15 a.m. Holy Communion; 5.30 p.m. Evensong and sermon. Preacher: The Rev. R. J. Thompson. .ST. PAUL'S CHURCH, Upper Serangoon. —Sunday. 8 a.m. Holy Communion;1,041 words
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Advertisement226 1940-09-14 7 HOTELS TO NIGHT SPECIAL RACE DINNER DANCE (formal) from 8 p.m. CABARET ATTRACTION— 3 Appearances MINI JOSE THE POPULAR MEXICAN DANCERS OF INTERNATIONAL FAME EXTENSION TO 1 A. M. Dinner $3.OO— HOOK YOUR TABLE— Non-diners $1.00 RIJSTTAFEL served to-day from 12.30 to 2.30 p.m. SEA VIEW H HOTEL SPECIAL DINNER226 words
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Advertisement181 1940-09-14 7 f V BALL DANCE f^ 1 F/^ TO-NIGHT TILL 1 A.M.] 0 *TEA DANCE TO-DAY FROM 6 P.M. flk Air-Conditioning makes A *^W Dancing a Pleasure f J TO NIG HT! TO-NIGHT! THE GRAND OPENING OF OUR ASTRONOMICAL OBSERVATORY From where you can see the Moon NEW WORLD AMUSEMENT PARK181 words
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Article1023 1940-09-14 8 The Straits Times SINGAPORE, SATURDAY, SEPT. 14, 1940. (377th Day Of The War.) EUROPE'S FOOD PROBLEM In announcing the refusal of the British Government to modify the blockade to permit the supply of foodstuffs to enemy-occupied territories. Mr. Winston Churchill said: Let Hitler bear his responsibilities to the full." That1,023 words
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Article98 1940-09-14 8 To the Editor of the Straits Times Sir, In Norway the Norwegians will not talk to German soldiers. In Singapore there are still Germans. There is no need to have anything to do with them or to talk to them; our language is not the same, however perfectly98 words
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60 1940-09-14 8 Washington, Sept. 14. PRESIDENT Roosevelt has issued a proclamation forbidding the sale to foreign purchasers of plans and designs for aircraft construction and aero-engines except under a specific licence from the United States Government. A simlar embargo has also been appl'ed to equipment used mReuter - 60 words
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Article1055 1940-09-14 8 Murray Oulton - A DOG'S LIFE IN WAR Murray Oulton 7,000 Casualties In Last War By U7HEN the King visited stations of a Bomber Command recently he saw Alsatian dogs which are kept on the staff of the R.A.F. aerodromes to help the sentries when on night duty. These and other breeds of1,055 words
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Correspondence
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Letter1520 1940-09-14 8 "A Very Ignorant Layman" Given His Views To the Editor of the Straits Times Sir,— l do not wish to act the part of apologist for anyone, but seeing that the Straits Traders ball is still kept rolling, I venture, as a very ignorant layman, very subject to1,520 words
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Letter177 1940-09-14 8 To the Editor of the Straits Times Sir,— To-day's Straits Times reports that the people of the Scottish Hebrides have contributed £6.500 to the Spitfire Fund— a people who are poor m this world's goods and when 1 a pound from a crofter means a real sacrifice.177 words
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Advertisement419 1940-09-14 8 Columbia E records r***** "I'm m Love for the Last Time 1 Waltz. Josephine Bradley Her Orchestra. FBtlOg "Albert Evacuated" Stanley Holloway. DR1904 "The Seven Seas" March). Light Symphony Orch. con. by Eric COttM. DX9SI "Selection of Haydn Wood's Songs" Pt. I*2. Albert Sandier His Orchestra. THE ROBINSON PIANO CO.,419 words
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Advertisement68 1940-09-14 8 l/f^\ACCOUNTBOOKS I 'Pf»| IN VARYING SIZES WITH V J PRACTICAL RULINGS FOE V^ Jj^/ ALL PURPOSES ALWAYS AVAILABLE FROM STOCKS BASRAI BROS. ACCOUNT BOOK SPECIALISTS. 5, CHULIA STREET, SINGAPORE. •PHONE 6497. Don V Neglect Your Vision! Have yom tycs scientifically examined s>ntl defects properly corrected by a qualified specialist, C.68 words
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676 1940-09-14 9 Change Of Sentiment In French Colonies NEW FAITH IN BRITAIN'S POWER TO BEAT NAZIS Hostility To Axis Demands For Demobilization THERE is strong evidence to be found m Syria that French- men there are growing more and more desirous of rallying toReuter - 676 words
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62 1940-09-14 9 Cairo, Sept 14. A COMMUNIQUE states: In Egypt the thickening up of Egypt's defensive western frontier is continuing. Beyond the usual raid on Matruh, air activity was slight. It is now confirmed that one enemy aircraft was brought down by aiiti-airi-ralt fire on the night ofReuter - 62 words
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Article146 1940-09-14 9 Shanghai, Sept. 14. •THE Chungking Government has 1 twice notified the Indo-China authorities that military assistance will be given if the Japanese are not permitted the passage of troops through the colony, states a Chinese report. Indo-China has been offered the free use of ChineseReuter - 146 words
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Article193 1940-09-14 9 NEW DEMANDS ON VICHY Petain Regime's Fate At Stake? New York, Sept. 13. ■THE Petain Government at Vichy is reliably reported to have re:eived a demand from Italy for the jemobilization of all French troops In north Africa and a demand from Germany for the surrender of 58 per cent,Reuter - 193 words
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246 1940-09-14 9 London, Sept. 14. CULLER details of enemy attacks on Great Britain last night confirm, says the Air Ministry communique, that no extensive damage was done, though bombs were dropped m many parts of the country. In one Midland Town a small number ofReuter - 246 words
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Article, Illustration22 1940-09-14 9 Home Guards, well entrenched, with a bombing p >st in the background, guarding a road in Britain.22 words
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510 1940-09-14 9 Roar Of Guns "Genuine Music" To Londoners A NETWORK of steel shells bursting everywhere guarded London, last night. The city was bathed m brilliant moonlight. There were more raiders than on previous raids, but the barrage scattered them after a duel of guns versusReuter - 510 words
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Article161 1940-09-14 9 NEW BARRAGE IMPRESSES Like Artillery Of Last War London, Sept. 14. THE entire London press comments favourably on the heartening effect of the new London anti-aircraft barrage. The Daily Telegraph writes: Nothing like the barrage had been imagined by Londoners. The boom, roar and whipcrack of the guns overwhelmed theReuter - 161 words
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290 1940-09-14 9 "Nothing Could Have Stirred Us More" Ottawa, Sept. 13. MR. W. L. Mackenzie King, the Prime Minister of Canada, has sent a message to the King and Queen expressing the heartfelt gratitude of the people of Canada to Providence for the preservation of your Majesties'290 words
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492 1940-09-14 9 Vital Network Of Railway Junctions Yards Attacked DOYAL Air Force bombers on Thursday night continued to harry the German invasion plans and struck at a network of vital railway junctions and goods yards m western (Germany, despite weather described by pilots asReuter - 492 words
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80 1940-09-14 9 More War Gifts From Bikaner Ruler Bikaner, Sept. 14. ON the first anniversary of the declaration of war, the Maharajah of Bikaner has contributed a further sum of R5.25.000 from his privy purse, m addition to R5.50.000 he contributed at the outbreak of the war. The heir apparert has contributedReuter - 80 words
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Article81 1940-09-14 9 Nairobi. Sep. 14.. DRITISH pur U are active sn all parts of the *roni, spates a communique. One of th m pncoun'.ered superior enemy forces pt Walgari.:, on the frontier of Icalian Somaliland and inflicted casualties. Ours w^re rer» flight. A furthe- communlcu" announces thatReuter - 81 words
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Advertisement9 1940-09-14 9 OTHER CABLES m pages 5, 12, 13 and 169 words
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Advertisement41 1940-09-14 9 \~^s( As a unit of first-aid protection, U~\ the FOAMITE Extinguisher is V\ the best available for every type of industrial property. J L^N-^ AL L TYPES AND SPARE C/ CHARGES IN STOCK. BRITISH FIRE EXTINGUISHERS Sole Agents: 1 SV.I'S. Ill)41 words
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389 1940-09-14 10 P.W.D. Workers At Kluang Send Donation Of $780 FURTHER ESTATE LABOURERS' CONTRIBUTIONS RECEIVED THE War Fund to-day totals $3,667,033, an increase of $2,298 over the total reported yesterday. There are two very substantial gifts from staffs acknowledged m to-day's list of contributions to The War389 words
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95 1940-09-14 10 To the Editor of the Straits Times Sir, At a meeting of the executive committee of the Malaya Patriotic Fund to-day, it was decided to send the sum of 2,000 guineas to the Lord Mayor of London's Fund for the Relief of Air Raid95 words
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191 1940-09-14 10 INCIDENT AT S.H.B. GATE Chinese "Defiant To Authority" THK acaon of a Singapore Harbour Board employee who allegedly refused to show his pacs at an entrance nat and assaulted a policeman, was described as "defiant to authority," m ths Singapore fourth courc yesterday. Lav Fai, a 23-year-old Harbour Board labourer,191 words
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Article75 1940-09-14 10 <Ficm Our Own Correspondent) Penang, Sept. 14. PENANG recorded the highest rainfall yesterday when rain fell for 12' j hour.;. Five and three-quarter inches of. rain were measured. From 750 p.m. on Thursday until 7.20 yesterday morning, the rain fell r:>nUnuou.3ly, ex:ep; for very shcrt spells.75 words
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Article46 1940-09-14 10 AN increase in th3 number of people injured on the roads last week is shswn by the Singapore Traffic Branch, which states that there v.er<» 1" Injured persons last week.com-p;-r d with ten the previous v.eek. There were however no road fatalities last46 words
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Article166 1940-09-14 10 SINGAPORE BAFFLES HOTEL Special Race Dinner Dance IFoi mal i Bp.m. to la.m. CARRICK TIIEATHL, GEYLANG i.t V;;sant Bengali at 7.30 p.m. CSEAT V.OKLD Cabaret: 7 to 9 9 p.m. to Midnlght. Globe: Rose of Washington S'r.y: The Cat the v. HAI'PY WORLD At rial Trapeze Stunts, Wayangs. and166 words
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Article118 1940-09-14 10 "The Shop Around the Corner." (James Stewart, Margaret Sullavan and Frank Morcan) M.G.M. At the Capitol. •pHIS is an intimate story of the life and loves of the people m the shop Just round the corner from main street In Budapest. James Stewart, th 3118 words
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Article41 1940-09-14 10 was fully subscribed more than an hour before the lists were to be closed this morning. A sudden spurt saw the remaining bonds taken up ranidly soon after the Hons Kong and Shanghai Bank was opened.41 words
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663 1940-09-14 10 MALAYANS IN CHINA Men Who Have Earned Fame (From Our Own Correspondent) Ipoh, Sept. 12. LJOW the descendants of the early Chinese pioneers m Malaya had played their part m the "rehabilitation of the motherland" during the past few years, was told by Mr. William Yinson Lee, prominent businessman and663 words
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Article, Illustration234 1940-09-14 10 /"\VEK 300 guests gathered at the residence cf Mr. and Mrs. M. A. Reshty at 61, Wilkinson Road, yesterday to attend a reception given on the occasion of the marriage of their eldest daughter Monira to Mr. Mirza All Ispahanl, District and Sessions Judge,234 words
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Article, Illustration66 1940-09-14 10 This picture shows effective use of patriotic posters on buses m the F.M.S. This is one cf the buses of the (iencral Transport Company, serving Kuala Lumpur and the surrounding districts. This company has made a special effort to arrange effective display of War66 words
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Article571 1940-09-14 10 Music Hall Talent Of Men Of The Services ANE of the best shows seen m Singapore for some time Footlights Parade went with a terrific swing last night from the opening chorus Smile, dam you, smile until the grand climax of the evening, the massed571 words
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89 1940-09-14 10 REGULATIONS are soon to be made by the British Government which will severely restrict bottle parties and may prevent members of the lighting forces from attending them. Mr. Peake, Under-Secretary, Home Office, asked In tha Commons what It was proposed to do to89 words
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Article123 1940-09-14 10 THE Straits Settlements Singapore) Association has appointed a subcommittee to Investigate the utilization of waste materials In the Colony. At a meeting of the Association's main committee it was stated that Government committees had already considered the question of en-ploying the Colony's industrial capacity to further123 words
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Article63 1940-09-14 10 MR. Lim Tay Boh. 8.A., Cantab., has returned from England, via Canada. He won the Tan Soo Guan Scholarship from Raffles College m 1937, and was at Jesus College. Cambridge for two years. Last June he passed Part II of the Cambridge Economics Tripos with first63 words
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Article460 1940-09-14 10 No Suggestions Of Bribery Made J7OUR seranyd who were allctf id to have defamed the character of Mirza Abdul Majid, principal of the Indian Employment Bureau, m September, 1930. were acquitted without their defence being called upon by the Singapore third magistrate, two yesterday, and the other*460 words
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33 1940-09-14 10 Urgent warnings for mariner* are new being broadcast daily m Malay on 225 metres < 1,333 kilocycles" and 30.94 metres '6.69 M cs> at 7.20 p.m. (Mala^ an time).33 words
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Advertisement113 1940-09-14 10 TO YOU WE WOULD POINT OUT the necessity of being well attired, if you wish to be respected by those you meet, and THAT TO BE regarded as A WELL-ATTIRED MAN ABOUT TOWN you should be m a I suit that well becomes you. V Vjfe' Obviously, you should be113 words
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126 1940-09-14 11 COLONY WAR LOAN CLOSES Certificates Still Available T*HE subscription list for the Straits Settlements $25,000,000 War Loan will close at 11 a.m. today, it is notified m the Government Gazette. Final applications for the War Loan will be received this morning up to tliat time. Although the F.M.S. Wnr l.nin126 words
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82 1940-09-14 11 'From Our Own Correspondent Kuala Lumpur, Sept. 13. "T"HERE was a good audience at the Town Tall last night to see the fencing display arranged by Mr. H. L. Barnett. In aid the F.M.S. War Fund. A high standard of proficiency m the urt82 words
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Article83 1940-09-14 11 TWO charges of neglecting his duty as a member of the Naval Base Police were made against Arthur Darbyshire. a 31-year-old Briton, m the Singapore third court yesterday. It was alleged m the charges that, on two occasions on Aug. 10 and on Sept. 10 DarbyshJre83 words
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Article28 1940-09-14 11 MR. T. F. Penney and Mr. J. Sparkis havi. bten granted commissions as su'j1 lputcnant and acting Sub-T !n:tcrant o poctively, m the S.S. Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve.28 words
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781 1940-09-14 11 "Sufficient To Repel Attack Of Any Magnitude" "AS the march of events brings public attention more and more on the Far East, British thoughts are naturally directed to Singapore, where so much British effort and capital have been devoted m the last two decades to781 words
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Article136 1940-09-14 11 'From Our Own Correspondent.) Ipoh, Sept. 13. MR. Alma Baker, the Perak planter and miner who sen: £20,000 tc Lord Beaverbrook, Minister of Aircialt Production, for the purchase of four fighters, has been micrmed th->t the planes would be named after him— "Alma Baker, Australia." "Alma136 words
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Article55 1940-09-14 11 AN application to shorten the period frorp 12 minths to eight months durir^ *hlch nn advocate has to serve m the office of a solicitor practising m the Colony was approved by the actln? Chief Justice. Mr. I Justice a'Beckett Terrell, m the Singapore High Court yesterday. Mr.55 words
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Article168 1940-09-14 11 BEGINNING on Monday the Singapore Broadcasting Station will open at 6.45 a.m. There will be a short programme of music, followed by a relay of the 8.8.C. news m English at 6.50 a.m. and the 8.8.C. news m French at 705 a.m. (7.35 a.m. Saigon time).168 words
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Article206 1940-09-14 11 'Audacious Burglar' Went In By Door DESCRIBED as an "audacious burglar" was Mohamed Mosim, a 34-year-old Ceylonese, who entered the bedrcom of a sleeping Assistant Superintendent of Police at one o'clock yesterday morning to steal $12 from the dressing room table. Nine hours after committing the206 words
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Article76 1940-09-14 11 t,vjijLiUWii>u a Kin v.iv jl house m Johor Road on Thursday night, a Sikh police constable m plain j clothes found himsflf held up by a i Chinese armed with a knife, according to a report he has made. He added that three other76 words
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70 1940-09-14 11 (Prom Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Sept. 12. TO inquire into allegations of bribery and corruption 'i the Mines Department, it Is understood that the following have been appointed a commission: Mr. E D. Shearn 'chairman). Messrs A. Arbuthnott. M. C. Hay, R. Boyd,70 words
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Article139 1940-09-14 11 (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Sept. 13. AN application made by Mr. A. J. Uravinn- Bellew, the Deputy Public Prosecutor, to have a summons issued m Batu Gajah against A. E. P. Kerthaw, of the Mines Department, alleging acceptance of an illegal gratification, transferred to Kuala139 words
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308 1940-09-14 11 Work On Aquarium New Bridge Progressing WITH the completion of the piling j work, the preliminary step m the construction of Singapore's aquarium the first to be built m Malaya is over. It Is understood that when "a favourable opportunity" presents Itself, tenders will be invited for the construction of308 words
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484 1940-09-14 11 DETAIL rice dealers yesterday visited the Singapore chandu shops at which they are registered J to obtain supplies of registration cards, books and all necessary information with regard to the registration of rice purchasers. They will do so again this afternoon and to-morrow morning. While484 words
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Advertisement202 1940-09-14 11 BffliSH YOUR TEETH THE SAFE ©WAY K <S^- f YOUR SMILE MUST KEVER aS^X/ fzj LOSE ITS CHARU /^VvV' -3/ A charmLig smUe may /y^ mean a great deal m S^r your life, and you must guard it with the greatest care. Behind the gleaming white of your teeth dangerous202 words
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Advertisement33 1940-09-14 11 NO FINER WHJSKY GOES Wh INTO ANY BOTTLE Don't be Vague |01 OCOM SOLE AGENTS: JOHN LITTLE CO., LTD. mnDE m EnGLonp ITS THE *T TDBfICCD THBT jonn nflvtn CQUIITS y sor& •nftuono.33 words
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372 1940-09-14 12 "Act Of International Treason," Says Mr. H. G. W. Woodhead Shanghai, Sept. 13. THAT Japan should demand the back-door from France to 1 attack Chungking was only to be expected, but even stricken France had interests and duties to Chungking which should preclude the372 words
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Article39 1940-09-14 12 America Defence Of Australia Sydney, Sept. 13. A CCORDING to the Sydney Sun, discussions are pro* ceeding between the United States, Britain and Australia dealing with questions of common interest, including the defence of Australia and economic relationships. Reuter.Reuter - 39 words
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Article102 1940-09-14 12 Melbourne, Sept. 13. SPEAKING at a meeting to-day, Mr. R. G. Menzles, the Australian Prime Minister, said that although Germany had seemingly gone from success to success she really had been thrice defeated. First, she failed to break British sea power, secondly, came Dunkirk, andReuter - 102 words
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282 1940-09-14 12 Problem Of Big Wheat Surpluses In Dominions London, Sept. 13. THE disposal of the surplus great wheat harvest of Canada constitutes a problem similar to that confronting Australia, which has large stocks from last year, and also the United States and Argentina. The problem to-day, says The Times, Is intensified282 words
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Article216 1940-09-14 12 Contrast Between Our Policy Nazi Creed London, Sept. 13. THE Nazi creed of racial domination is vigorously repudiated as an evil doctrine that could only bring misery and injuries m its train m a letter signed by divines including the Archbishops of Canterbury and York andBritish Wireless - 216 words
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111 1940-09-14 12 Kenvil, New Jersey, Sept. 13. POUR terrific explosions in the Her- cules powder plant, where 1,500 are employed, killed 39 and injured 200 besides causing incalculable damage to defence contract works valued at $17,000,000. Nine powder houses, in which British and American111 words
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47 1940-09-14 12 London, Sept. 13. THE Ministry of Home Security has warned the people of London against leaving their houses unattended m view of the danger of fires being started. Occupiers have been asked to see that tnere Is always somebody m their houses.— Reuter.Reuter - 47 words
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45 1940-09-14 12 Honolulu, Sept. 13. "THE new American submarine U. S. S. Shark is reported to have been damaged when it collided with the aircraft-carrier Yorktown while emerging to the surface. The periscope was i smashed and two compartments floodfed.— British United Press.45 words
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39 1940-09-14 12 Gibraltar, Sept 13. THE British naval authorities here to-day confirmed the news that three French cruisets and three French destroyers passed Gibraltar on Wednesday sailing from east to west. Their destination is unknown.— Reuter.Reuter - 39 words
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Advertisement262 1940-09-14 12 nCE POWDER TEST ASTOUNDS 10,000 fe^^jv WOMEN f KW jSJPSi PROOF that yolT^M^^ can look younger and lovelier! )j^ An amaziiig new discovery kg v U,' m face powders. A wonder- tndKSftlli ful new ingredient which TCCT beautifies the shin is skilfully 1881 blended with the finest silk- TQ OAY262 words
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Advertisement542 1940-09-14 12 Stomach Sufferers The Most Recent Medical Research and X-ray experiments prove there is no better remedy obtainabl e than 'Bisurated* Magnesia for Indigestion and Stomach Disorders Why it is unique Bisurated Magnesia it unique because it is the complete treatment for the relief of all acid-caused stomach troubles. It is542 words
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600 1940-09-14 13 Intensity Of Offensive Develops Week By Week London, Sept. 13. THE impressive scale of recent R.A.F. attacks on military objectives m Germany and German-occupied territories can best be appreciated from a summary of the number of raids on specific targets. Since the600 words
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Article114 1940-09-14 13 "FEAR EXCITEMENT" IN BERLIN ran, Sept. 13. DIC-IDLY eeuwmtf reports fall to rceal the extent of damage wrought m Berlin by the R.A.F.. while reports from London 1 indicate that despite destruction and suffering there is no thought of surrender m the minds of the British people, writes the SanReuter - 114 words
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275 1940-09-14 13 Hamburg Bombed By Relays For Four Hours DOCKS AND SHIPS ATTACKED London, Sept. 13. DETAILS of the R.A.F. attack on Hamburg on Wednesday night show that fin nearly four hours relays of aircraft of the bomber command kept up an almost continuous assault on the harbour Installations, shipbuilding yards and275 words
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Article49 1940-09-14 13 To^io, Sept. IS. EIGHTY per cent, of Chungking has been reduced to ashes by Japanese air raids, according to pilots' estimates contained m a Japanese naval communique. The communique adds that Japanese aircraft yesterday made the thirty-third raid on Chungking since Anril 22. Renter.Reuter - 49 words
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Article175 1940-09-14 13 All R.A.F flying-officer who on Wednesday night carried out his 20th raid ever Berlin described m a wireless broadcast the bcmblng of a large gas works m the German capital. Over the city, he said, "guns were letting oC at us pretty heavily, but we were notReuter; British Wireless - 175 words
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100 1940-09-14 13 Shanghai, Sept. 13. THREATENING Utters were received yestcr1 day and to-day by judges and other officials of the First Special District Coiut (which functions in the International Settlement). The letters were signed by the "Kuo-Men-Nang Anti-red Party." It is declared that now that Britain hasReuter - 100 words
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66 1940-09-14 13 L-mdon, Sept. 13. ntGINM.'.G shortly after daylight to-day, London's new river passenger service between Westminster and Woolwich attracted hundreds of passengers. For 9d. return, passengers arc able to cover th'j distance in considerable comfort. The service is also opened to railway season ticket holders andReuter - 66 words
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52 1940-09-14 13 Hong Kong, Sept. 13. AS Hong Kong Is a cholera-Infected port no ships from that colony will be allowed to call at South China ports under Japanese control, states a Japanese announcement released here to-day. The main ports affected are Hoihow andReuter - 52 words
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56 1940-09-14 13 London, Sept. 13. EUROPEAN British subjects m Burma are now liable for compulsory service either m the armed force* or m civil work. To-day the speaker of the House of Representatives read a menage from the Governor saying that he had enacted the Compulsory ServiceReuter - 56 words
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43 1940-09-14 13 Sydney, Sept. 13. ALMOST all Australian states have now opened funds for the London air raid victims. The Melbourne fund was opened yesterdny and received over £60,000 sterling within four hours towards Its nominal objective ol £250,000.— Reuter.Reuter - 43 words
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Advertisement223 1940-09-14 13 TOO TIRED TO ENJOY A REST? u.iw do you tod towaida th« end ot tha il;i>- «agn to foi \h* vi;^hing-up done and tuck the kids into bod I/iokiug forward to a cheerful evening with the r;«Uo Or do you flop into a chair too worn out to enjoy jwir223 words
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Advertisement332 1940-09-14 13 y^* t j fan ■i^^C^^r^^. 'i_ L. *r x f JvA YOU can understand B/ae Uand being such B■»J ?l 3 A T m f 1 Blue Band is made m th? N.E.I, from the puresi J I I I I 1 vegetable fats, one of Nature's finest sources of332 words
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Article1313 1940-09-14 14 Planting Topics Experience Of Coastal District Planter From Our Planti CEW problems which the planter meets with m his daily round of his young clearings, is more interesting than the question of pruning. To what extent if any, should young rubber be pruned m the1,313 words
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Advertisement189 1940-09-14 14 What is a Hydram? HTHE HYDRAM (Hydraulic Ram) I is a machine which utilises the f: JR momentum of a stream of water -~iS'l falling a small height to elevate a portion of that water to a greatc height. For example 100 gallons of Ijpjl water falling 10 ft. would189 words
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Advertisement209 1940-09-14 14 ANTI -CORROSIVE PAINT for estate buildings Planters* Stores Agency Co.. Ltd. (INCORPORATED IN ENGLAND 1878) KUALA LUMPUR. RUBBER CHESTS Australian Manufacture Now available from ready stock. HAGEMEYER TRADING CO., LTD. SINGAPORE, KUALA LUMPUR. PENANG. Drink Deiicious OVfILTINE and note the difference: AUTOCAR ROAII TEST NO. 1311 datril .^fl BwMfl Nov.209 words
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Article1187 1940-09-14 15 Final Day Of Singapore Turf Club's Autumn Meeting DELOW is given the full card of events at Bukit Timah D to-day, the fifth and last day of the Singapore Turf Club's Autumn (Gold Cup) race meeting. The double tote will be on races six and1,187 words
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Article152 1940-09-14 15 DLUE PETER, Mystic Music and Depot were the only Cup horses who were exercised at Buki: Timah this mcrning when the final tworurlong jpurs down the home straight were gene through. Blue Peter strode oui nxely over the two furlongs, and should go very clcse In152 words
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Article37 1940-09-14 15 TO-DAY SOCCER: second division (a), R.A.M.C. vs. Naval Police, Tanglin. RACES: Singapore Gold Cup meeting, final >i;iy, Bukit Timnh. TO-MORROW BASEBALL: American Association vs. All Stars, Jalan Bcsar stadium. CRICKET: S.C.C. vs. Army, padang.37 words
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Article297 1940-09-14 15 (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Sept. 13. DV eleven votes to nine the Selangor Club rugby section, at a meeting held yesterday, decided to request the Malayan Rugby Union to reconsider its decision to postpene Malaya Cup matches for the duration of the war. Two proposals297 words
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436 1940-09-14 15 Only Goal Decides Issue In Annual Encounter S.C.C 1; S.R.C 0. THE S.C.C. took the Padang Shield away from the S.R.C. 1 when they beat them by one goal to nil m the annual match for the shield played on the padang yesterday.436 words
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Article266 1940-09-14 15 R.A. (8.M.) 2: Publishers 1. AFTER being a goal down m the early stages of the name the R.A. (8.M.) beat the Publishers twoone on the padp.ns yesterday In fhe second division <a) of the league. The points vcre of value to the Bhkan Matl G.inners.266 words
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Article39 1940-09-14 15 VOLUNTEER snooker ties Singapore Cricket Clul) an Monday. E. H. R. Bov.T-rman and C. i L. Boumphrey vs. M. S. Robinson and B. Scott. Tuesday, M. Meiville ond D. Brennan I vs. J. Mcl>n{i and VtlUghsn Jones39 words
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Advertisement813 1940-09-14 15 SELECTIONS FOR TO-DAY SELECTIONS for to-day's races at Bukit Timah are: STRAITS TIMES Race 1: Lord Tomnoddy, Golden Blaze. Race 2: The Puritan, Release. Race 3: Contango, Le Touquet. Race 4: Giggolette, Sunny Charm. Race 5: Sonny, Esquire. Race 6: Kai Tere, Blue Peter Race 7: Dinna Forget, Distinguished. Race813 words
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Advertisement108 1940-09-14 15 "Why, these are my favourite cigarettes!" Uet? fro rUi^mW^^^^S Br J Jpj ff-^F" "That \va»iny first introduction Wr^^mm J»: to ilu Maurirr Do you know J' ..jJflTfrii, *»I^H irsL«F' Bg^ '^tI Ye >ceu suJokiug them ever "They're a cigarette you can't Mi w^^' iSm? ff" Mim+^ -^"r^/^liflß^ "Doesn't the tobacco108 words
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1362 1940-09-14 16 Deliberate Attack By German Airmen CONSPICUOUS BUILDINGS IN LONDON ATTACKED Small Number Of Casualties In Yesterday's Daylight Raids London, Sept. 13. DUCKINGHAM PALACE was bombed to-day by a lone German twin-engined bomber. The Ministry of Information states that the King and Queen, whoReuter - 1,362 words
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151 1940-09-14 16 REPORTED CONCENTRATIONS OF RED TROOPS ALONG NEW BORDER Bucharest, Sept. 13. m regard to Soviet Rumanian relations has increased as a result of the latest Soviet note to Rumania protesting against alleged frontier incidents on Wednesday. The frontier situation has been threatening for some weeks and151 words
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Article152 1940-09-14 16 Bucharest, Sept. 13. PROM before dawn to-day troops with machine-guns and rifles took up strategic positions throughout Bucharest as part of extensive precautions against disorders taken by General Antonescu, the Rumanian Prime Minister, on his departure with the young King to meet Queen Helen at the frontier.152 words
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134 1940-09-14 16 Bucharest, Sept. 13. "T*HE circumstances of Carols aociicatio are briefly described m a communique Issued by General Antonescu, the Rumanian Prime Minister, who says: "At 1100% on Sept. f>, I was entrusted with the ta.-.U of forming a government but at 9 p.m. IReuter - 134 words
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Article234 1940-09-14 16 Wants Participation In Danube Talks Moscow, Sept. 13. TT is officially disclosed that the Soviet Government has notified the German Government that, as a state bordering on the Danube, the Soviet Union "cannot but participate m decisions and questions concerning the Danube" which may be takenReuter - 234 words
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169 1940-09-14 16 Basle, Sept. 13. CIELD-MARSHAL von Brauchitsch and his staff have now joined Hermann Goering, the Nazi Air Minister, "m the field" somewhere on the French coast, says a Berlin dispatch to the National Zeitung, which adds that it is generally accepted m Berlin that operationsReuter - 169 words
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251 1940-09-14 16 Accuracy Of New Predictor System London, Sept. 13. THE three air raids since dawn to-day represent the first morning visitations since last Saturday. From Sunday onwards, writes Reuter's air correspondent, the Luftwaffe confined its attacks as well as reconnaissance operations to the afternoon and251 words
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Article40 1940-09-14 16 London, Sept. 13. PESH measures to Germanize AlsaceLorraine have been taken. It Is reported. All French Christian names and surnames must be changed to German names. German must be adopted for Inscriptions on tombstones In future. Reuter.Reuter - 40 words
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Article61 1940-09-14 16 London, Sept. 13. A COMMUNIQUE issued m Belfast this afternoon states that a single German plane unsuccessfully attempted to attack shipping. A small number of Incendiary bombs were dropped on a coastal town m Northern Ireland. A few fires which were started were soon brought under61 words
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Article88 1940-09-14 16 London, Sept. 13. BOMBS have fallen In recent raids near several Important buildings, including the Bank of England, ana :St. Paul's Cathedral, where a delayed I action bomb was located. The Daily Herald and Evening Standard offices, and the cinema attached to Madame Tassaud's, internationallyReuter - 88 words
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156 1940-09-14 16 London, Sept. 13. WITH polling day still many weeks away, the "big guns" have begun to "boom" m America m connection with the United States presidential election camoaign. Mr. Fiorello La Guardia, who was elected three years ago as Mayor of New York, spoke m favourReuter - 156 words
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Article63 1940-09-14 16 Istanbul, Sept. 13. TPHE Turkish cargo steamer Sakarya, 2.600 tons, is reported to have been stopped by Italian warships and detained at the Island of Leros, one of the Dodecanese group. It is understood that the Turkish Foreign Ministry Is making pressing demarches to the ItalianReuter - 63 words
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Advertisement29 1940-09-14 16 y#t— JSS^s^SsOa We specialise in watches and clocks of every description Pi -q L iff Vv^T loMln Js 1 selection of guaranteed time-M^-w £^^^3-^^' yp/w^/Mr keepers at reasonable prices.29 words
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