The Straits Times, 16 December 1940
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Title Section51 1940-12-16 1 The Straits Times [ESTABLIS3IED NEARLY A CENTUHr J SINGAPORE. 140 CECIL ST. r PHONE S47lt MALAYA'S LEADING NEWSPAPER— LARGEST NET SALES KUALA LUMPUR 2b JAVA ST. ('PHONE 3683). IC PAGES SINGAPORE, MONDAY, DECEMBER 16, 1940. PRICE 5 CENTS The Straits Times 6 IWI.KS SINGAPORE, MONDAY, DECEMBER 16, 1940 PRICK 551 words
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Advertisement136 1940-12-16 1 Up-10-dato TAILORING. MIEN CHON6 v— suit l^ncuit V\ VI.N B Silk and Wml Ala* *M»KH W s||\rklUH InmtMucolMrt 3t r*»u St.. Sport VV^. Jffls!%k >^W^^^ V^^V\^ MAZDA COILED -COIL GAGTILLED §rjLf% Jmrziip Ilk "fe M*aljM A lamps give 20s. more light, W J^^W^W^^^*d. f^tW V* FOR THE SAME CURRENT COST136 words
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Advertisement12 1940-12-16 1 FINAL EDTN. ELSIE MARY Oattery Road. Just A r rived AMERICAN DRESSES.12 words
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Article22 1940-12-16 2 ACK NOWLEDGMENT b t Mis. N. MutliaU thani; :J1 friends and r.'lativen who sent wreatiu. lele^r. •'i!« > n'"e an« attende«l hrr funeral.22 words
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Advertisement465 1940-12-16 2 SMALL APST Minimum charge SI. tor «*e«*t«« »mm 25 c#ntn oer line i.SI* *ord») Bot Mo. 25 cents MM OOMKSTlt OCClSKBt 1 K> MIRTIIS VAKftlAGKS UEATHn *CKm>WLKI>G»ll5NTS IMMOUNCfcMUST* PTC CAKHS «r* Hurfti <S nrb pei i««erl«aii tact Ow« '•rb eto itee imo/Z 4rf«. art #r«pa.yafrl« C.jerLM-n on I21h i>rrmb:'r ai465 words
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Advertisement428 1940-12-16 2 LOST LOST. On Grove Estate black cocker spaniel nearly two years of age. A^sv.r.rs to name of Peter. Reward II returned to £9, Wilkinson Road. SITUATIONS VACANT PROVISION Oouatet Salesman. Previous ••xperirreo essential Write Box No. 387. 8.T. \N TKD by large European Import House a Chines** salesman with established428 words
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Advertisement740 1940-12-16 2 fjOUSES FLATS, TO LET UMAMf IST. 15 fully furn. flat tn own. crockery, cutlery, glass, linen reMgeator. Phone *****. FURNISHED SMALL TOP FLAT, suiti ladles or bachelor, near Pay. Theatre aod. san. 279A Orcliard Rd. TO LET self-contained furnished flat, well situated, bed-sitting room. fcUchen, »throom and tennis, $55 a740 words
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Advertisement518 1940-12-16 2 AUCTION NOTICE. By Order of The Chief Friice Officer. AUCTION SALE Of Unclaimed Property. Intestate Estate and Unserviceable stores to be held at the compound of Central Police Station. South Bridge Road on ThurvU'. 19th Dec. 1940, at 2.15 P.M. Catalogues issued. On view on day of sale. POWELL CO..518 words
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Advertisement274 1940-12-16 2 3USINESS CARDS ETC. FOR A go x^^ >^ \Si^*^ MAHICURE MASSAGE HALL MANICURE AND MASSAGE Mrs. HARU and HAMA. 60. WATERLOO STREET. Telephone 7467. TRANSPORT PASSENGERS BAGGAGE GENERAL CARGO UTRNITURE REMOVAL STORAGE FACILITIES CONSULT. THE MALAYAN BAG6A6E SERVICE IB RAFFLES PLACE (FIIONB T*W) SINGAPORE Digestive Disorders Are A Danger Signal.274 words
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Advertisement388 1940-12-16 3 SHIPPING ANNOUNCEMENTS P. 0. BRITISH INDIA AND APCAR LINE. Incof poratea in England) PENT NO ORIENTAI 8 N Co 11AII I'ASKENOER AND CARGO 6ERVICS The best possible services are being maintained by the P O S N Coy from the Straits to their usual ports of call in China. India.388 words
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Advertisement303 1940-12-16 3 W^H^PaaaaW^iaaaV^iaWW^ (Incorporated In Japan GENERAL PASSENGER AGENTS FOR CUNARD WHITE STAR LINE. TO SAX FKANCISCO Hont Kong. Kobe. Yokohama. Honolulu. San Franctaro and Los Aigeles s^. NITTA MARU from Hkoug Dec. 18 ms. KAMAKURA MARU from H'kong Jan. 14 is. YAWATA MARU from H'kong Jan. 23 TO SEATTLE Nafoya. Sbimidzu.303 words
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Advertisement523 1940-12-16 3 MANSFIELD CO., LTD. BLUE FUNNEL LINE Frequent Sailings to United Kingdom. Dates are not guaranteed ell cargo bookings subject to Conference War clauses. WESTERN AUSTRALIA THE SHORTEST SEA ROUTE AT THE CHEAPEST FARE Regular Services to Fremantle (Perth) via Java by first class passenger ships. Single fare $192 (A £28)523 words
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Advertisement385 1940-12-16 3 %l ICANYOU W>l4/ CXPCCT Vf J3l*/ TO HAVE A GOOD Jf you luifcr from Conitipafion, you muu never evprct lo have a lovely coinpltmon. for A constipation i< the chirf A cause of Pimples. Blotchy Skin and all (lie oiher defecn that nun oit'i |X complexion. Stan taking M 1*385 words
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Miscellaneous774 1940-12-16 3 Broadcasting TODAY SINGAPORE ZHL 13.33 mc/i 225 m.) Zliri 9 60 me (30 96 m.) ZHP3 7.25 mri (41.38 m.) ZHL ZHPl 5.00 p.m. Cantonese programme from the studio, by the Poo Fook Musical Association; 5.40 p.m. News in Cantonese; 5 50 p.m. Cantonese programme by the Poo Fook Musical774 words
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Article266 1940-12-16 4 Loyal To Ally Despite Fifth Column Activities Cairo, Dec. 1«. THE momentous military events of the past week have had a tremendous effect throughout Egypt. The Egyptians have always believed that Egypt's fate is linked closely with the British. During recent months, however, they have hadReuter - 266 words
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Article69 1940-12-16 4 Fate Unknown London, Dec. 16. NOTHING is known among offlcla circles in London regarding Mr. C p. Howe, Canadian Minister for Munitions and Supply, who was aboard the British liner Western Prince which is reported to have been torpedoed 400 miles north-west of Eire. It is authoritatively deniedReuter - 69 words
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115 1940-12-16 4 Athens, Dec. 16. rO ikons, replicas of the historic byzantine ikons of the Virgin ol Tinos were presented to the British Navy at a service of intercession for the Greco-British cause held at the Anglican Church of Saint Paul in Athens. The service also constitutedReuter - 115 words
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376 1940-12-16 4 SIR HERBERT WRIGHT "Died In Quiet Fortitude From Our Own Correspondents London. Oct. 29. [N announcing in The Times to-day I the death yesterday of Sir Herbert Vrlght, the great authority on tropical igrtculture and director of many rub>er estates and trusts, his relatives stated that he died in quiet376 words
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Article171 1940-12-16 4 Washmgton, Dec. i». THE funeral services for Lord Lo- j thian. British Ambassador in Wash- j ington were held with full honours at j Washington Cathedral this afternoon, j United States cavalry escorted a caisson bearing the body from the Em- bassy to the cathedral through171 words
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126 1940-12-16 4 London, Dec. 16. THE daylight hours yesterday passed I without a single bomb being dropped on any part of England, but night- j fall brought the capital the usual alert. The main weight of the night raider, j however, appeared to be concentrated i onReuter - 126 words
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48 1940-12-16 4 Tokio, Dec. is. THE Japanese naval air force on Saturday heavily bombed a bridge on the Burma Road, according to a communique published by the Japanese fleet in south China. The com- munique claims the bridge was completely destroyed— Reuter. LReuter - 48 words
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134 1940-12-16 4 London, Dec. 16. "THE remains of the Duke of Reich- stadt, son of Napoleon I and Empress Marie Louis, which had been transferred to Paris from Vienna, were placed next to Napoleon's tomb in the Invalides in an elaborate midnight ceremony, according to the German-controlledReuter - 134 words
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420 1940-12-16 4 AROUND THE MARKETS Tin Shares Firmer: Raub Gold In Demand By Our Financial Correspondent Singapore. Dec. 16. •XTiE tin share section of the local market uts quite active on Saturday and was. generally, firmer. There were one or two exceptions, however, and these included Sungel Luas which eased to $1.75420 words
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186 1940-12-16 4 Larger Dividends For Shareholders fFr-jni Our Own Correspondent i London, Dec. 13. SEVERAL rubber companies hay--disclosed increased earnings and higher dividends this week. Malaya General Company Ltd. earned £40,435 in the year ended Au-ivv last compared with £22.331 in th« preceding year. The dividend has been186 words
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Article70 1940-12-16 4 London, Dec. 14. fH£ chairman ot Ayer HlUm Tw Dredging Ltd. says that the BoLvian tin arrangement with the United States demands the serious attention of Eastern producers. The full terma of the agreement must be reveak. before agreeing to the praknfeatton <• international control. TheReuter - 70 words
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61 1940-12-16 4 London, Dec. 14. IT is understood that the Treasury is about to permit the resumption oi dealings in leading internation;i securities after suspension during th past six months, including Inter national Nickel. Canadian Pacifu- common and Brazilian Traction as in authorities have nowReuter - 61 words
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Article61 1940-12-16 4 •From Our Own Correspondent) London, Nov. 2. AS I cabled you to-day, Mr. J. I. Spens has been appointed chairman of the Anx'.o-Oriental and General Investm nt Tiust on Capt. Lyttelton'i appointment as President of the Board of Trade. Mr. Spens also takes Capt. Lyttelton's61 words
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81 1940-12-16 4 London, Dec. 14. THE clearing bunki, were willing lenders of overnight loans and good buyers of Bills throughout the week. A total of £65,000,000 Treasury Bills were allotted at an average rate of 20s. 1.25 d. per cent, which marked a fresh lowReuter - 81 words
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Article49 1940-12-16 4 Tokio, Dec. 16. npwo Duleh youths sentenced to two ■I weeks' imprisonment for spreading ami-Japanese handbills at Bandoeng have been released, says a Japanese report from Batavia. One youth served his sentence during his detention pending the trial. The other was put on two years' probation.— Reuter.Reuter - 49 words
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Article35 1940-12-16 4 London, Dec. 14. Barclays Overseas Bank on Sept. 30 in its balance sheet discloses a sharp increase in liquidity, partly due to the temporary wartime expansion of New York transactions oa South African account. Reuter.Reuter - 35 words
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Article71 1940-12-16 4 SINGAPORE PRODUC E PRICES e?»H»pore. u ..•<• GaciDiei Hamburg Cube Jav i CUbr White Black d Sun Drtf<i NO I Lir. I Banjo SI tl amau f r.c Pair I r air r IB Mertiv.i. >.!■•. H NO I siam wesr fjoasi no Slam Weal C^nst No i I Siani71 words
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Article76 1940-12-16 4 M«:<il.iv !<< I" MM. Itujrrs >Uf"' ITi ■<•■ so u a s i Spot Ituru-j M No. IX R.S..S. I !>«■•. .!;in. (Srllrrs fiptiorn :t>O.I A.O It.s.s r o.B in I Der.-.I^n i Sellers option) A.O. K.S.S. o.b. n oa!r- !>«•»■. I (S.-!lrrs upti.ri! :tK' :S rVBI76 words
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Article175 1940-12-16 4 New York, Dec 14. The week's motor production totalled 125,625 units compared with last week's 124,790 units Reuter. me iju >*::..; >ue J& -xonanRt i morning according to the dally clrcj by the Houston? -.r.;! -Jnanrhai r a r l *,K1 UM) i s t. 01 cion Jei;j SwitzerlandReuter - 175 words
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Advertisement255 1940-12-16 4 1/& 4THEIB MOUTHS /fit M •6* A Dental experts designed the famous "ShortHead" brush with special TEK junior fo^ children. Onhy genuine Tek Brushes, by rirrue ol their short heads, hi behind the arch oi the teeth, where scientifically designed bristles, remove remains o! food from hidden nooks and crannies.255 words
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Advertisement320 1940-12-16 4 AUCTION NOTICE AUCTION SALE Of Freehold Singapore properties, at the Saleroom Of A. T. EDWARDS CO., LTD No. 11 MALACCA STREET. On Thursday, 19tn December. 1940, at 1.30 P.M. Lot 1. Freehold land and house No. 319 8t 319A New Bridge Road, area 1,779 sq. ft. Lot 2 Freehold land320 words
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Article122 1940-12-16 5 Issued l» ih( Malayan Sharcbrokers Association ftinsai M .pore. L>< Hi Olvu ft P»yabl* Cx Div Dato rouu tot anaacui roar to date 5'i I)« 24 Dec lg Dec k •6'.18 14 Dec. 12 Dec 10 1?'4««. 20 Doe 24 30% Dec 18 30 "i D122 words
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Article132 1940-12-16 5 Dividend Raised From 10 To 25 IVr Cent. n i oniiit of $4^.2Ki was earned by n Teluk Kruin T.n Ltd. m th- rar U Octc'jor last. This compares 170 in the preceding yrar. tnterim dividends totalling 20 ocr lid duiiiii; the year and ■rbt'd132 words
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Article84 1940-12-16 5 m»i« ciotsc at the General Post Oflice at. follows: 10-DAY *?e? e n air 4 p.m. A'" 0-*0 air 4 p.m. Burma air 4 pm Ceylon 4 p m EWFt alr 4p m Great. Britain rtc air 4pm I»dia a tr 4 p.m. Mauritius air 4pm84 words
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49 1940-12-16 5 MR. G E. Hassell, chairman of Modini Rubber Company, Ltd.. and a director of Bukit Tupah Rubber Estates, Ltd., has been appointed a director of the Rubber Estates Agency Ltd with which company he has been associated for 29 years.49 words
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1342 1940-12-16 5 I SATIKIHV, DEC. 14. 1940: 1230 P.M. WIM\« I a™ au»er» arller* Ampat Tin (4m 3a 4'id 3s 9d Austral Amal 6s 6d 7s Austral Malay <£> Ut sd 35« 6a Aye- Hitam (5s) 19s 21s > Ayer Weng ($1, .70 75 Banjtnn Tin (H1,342 words
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Advertisement918 1940-12-16 5 PUBLIC NOTICE THE MALAKA PINDA RUBBER ESTATES, LIMITED. (Incorporated in the Strait; Settlements' NOTICE is hereby given that at the Thirtieth Annual General Meeting of the Company which will be held at the Registered Office of the Company, No. 96, Market Street. Singapore, on Tuesday. 31st December, 1940, at noon,918 words
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Miscellaneous51 1940-12-16 5 SINGAPORE TIDE TABLES To-day H. W. 11 a m. 9.9 ft. L. W. 5.05 a.m. 4.3 ft.; 5.43 p.m. 0.8 ft. To-morrow H. W. 00.20 a.m. 9 ft.; 11.35 a.m. 9.9 ft L. W. 5.38 a.m. 4.2 ft.; 6.16 p.m. 0.6 ft. December Sunrise Sunset 1« 6.17 6.22 17 6.1851 words
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Advertisement178 1940-12-16 6 SPECIAL REQUEST SCREENING FOR ONE DAY ONLY 6.15 9.15 P.M. £i% Mm H#A rfl OVL J** THE MAN WHO TMKD fepJß^^ -^BL jMlfl^iiV -m'OOOCE CITY COCS GONMNC.^^I B cjj m'J|- t |jPV n\#Ai&j Si ni IIHDIfI IC ft k^kH^"j^. I^lV T* A. GREETED BY PACKED HOUSE AT LAST SATURDAY'S MIDNIGHT178 words
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Advertisement236 1940-12-16 6 THE WHOLE TOWN IS SAYING THERE'S LAUGHTER AT THE PAVILION 1 TO-DAY AT 6.15 9.15 AND THEY'RE QUITE RIGHT! IT'S A LAUGH HIT FROM THE WORD G0!... ALSO GAUMONT BRITISH UNIVERSAL NEWS NEXT ATTRACTION STAR OF "A LADY VANISHES" IN A POWERFUL ROLE OF COMEDY AND ROMANCE iMkr^^/ taitiivM tX&vwßk236 words
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Advertisement157 1940-12-16 6 'HE STAYED FOR DREAKFAST 1 and remained for a grand Week-End! Season Extended owing to the success of his visit!! I POSITIVELY UST DAY CAPITOL 3.15—6.15-9.15 Jj A Cohimbia' Frencfty jM fjJJ Fimfe-t that diw.- (;:> i:^G ■^^^^^^^Wj^^^^^W^^^ people to the STATE Theatre, Syilncy, during y^i£^JyJTUi^J ii? i ts necks'157 words
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300 1940-12-16 7 British Blockade, Financial Pressure R.A.F. Offensive London, Dec. 15. CPEAKING on Saturday, the Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Economic Warfare, spoke of the disbelief expressed by some people when the difficulties caused to Germany by the British blockade are discussed. Such scepticism. Mr. DingleBritish Wireless - 300 words
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Article154 1940-12-16 7 j Mr. Bevin Accuses His Communist Hecklers London. Dec. 15. AFTER interruptions by small groups of men when he spoke in Edinburgh under the auspices of the Scottisl' Trade Union Congress, Mr. Ernest Bevin, Minister cf Labour, halted his address to comment on the part whichBritish Wireless - 154 words
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114 1940-12-16 7 London. Dec. 15. j lORD WOOLTON, the Minister of Food, J stated that he was considerini? a reduction in the meat ration from 2s. 2<i. per wee< to Is. lOd. very shortly, probably before Christmas. The top factor which Lord Woolton was taking intoBritish Wireless - 114 words
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Article81 1940-12-16 7 London, Dec. 15. FVE Bethnal Green civil defence workers have iust spent a few days as guests of Maprdalcn College, Oxford. They were part of a contingent of London A.R.P. workers who went to Oxford for a short rest from their arduous duties. The schemeBritish Wireless - 81 words
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Article68 1940-12-16 7 London, Dec. 15. A NATIONAL Socialist named Dubois has been appointed dictator of all Dutch ■wireless stations, according to Dutch circles in London. The change makes little difference to the news and speeches broadcast, which the Germans have dictated since the invasion but Dutch organizationReuter - 68 words
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113 1940-12-16 7 London, Dec. 15. *pHE first D.S.O. to be awarded in the field to a member of Britain's Home defence fore*-; has been awarded to Pilot- Officer H. M. Stephen, who already holds the D.F.C. and bar. The award was made on the immediate recommendationReuter - 113 words
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Article77 1940-12-16 7 Rome. Dec. 15. F)LLOWING a break in the oil pipe line under the raillway bridge between Telejan and Vale of Calugare&sca, a fire started, causing one of the pillars of the bridge to fall, states a Bucharest telegram to the official Italian news agency.Reuter - 77 words
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55 1940-12-16 7 London. Dec. 15. ANEW serum for treatment of severe forms of diphtheria has been discovered in i Dublin and is the result of research work 'by Dr. Omcara, professor at Trinity College. The serum has been tried out and of 16 cases treated only oneBritish Wireless - 55 words
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Article38 1940-12-16 7 London, Dec. 15. ris announced to-day that Australia has established a new arms factory to produce guns and ammunition. The sum of £1,000.000 will be spent on It and It will employ 2.500 workers. Reuter.Reuter - 38 words
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Article26 1940-12-16 7 London. Dec. 15. TOTAL of £13.048.470 .alsed In the wai i*. Mivitigs campaign last week brings the grand total to £503,849.206.— 8riti5h Wireless.British Wireless - 26 words
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Advertisement597 1940-12-16 7 RAFFLES HOTEL Tt-nigbt-DINNER DA NCE (informal) 8 p.a. tt midiight pop^r r acS ret BUSTER MAGGIE Dinner $3.00 Non-diners $1.00 ■EXT SUWDAY-MILITARY BAND CONCEPT IN THE OPEN AIR PALM COURT— B.3O to 10.30 p.m. By the Band of the ARGYLL SUTHERLAND HIGHLANDERS By kind permission of Lt.-Col. I. M. STEWART,597 words
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Advertisement282 1940-12-16 7 /jflkßAl WATER With an ASCOT Multi-Point installed In your home you have a fully automatic, unfailing hot water supply to Bath, Basin and Sink. Just by turning any hot water tap this ASCOT A lights itself, giving instant hot water which keeps hot as long as it runs I Pull282 words
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Article1118 1940-12-16 8 The Straits Times SINGAPORE MONDAY. DEC. 16. 1940. (470th Day Of The War.) FUTURE OF TIN CONTROL The International Tin Committee neets in London to-day to consider •hat action to take in accordanct vith paragraph three of the agreement for the International Tin Con101 Scheme, which is due to expire1,118 words
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1267 1940-12-16 8 More Intense Nazi Air And Submarine Attacks Likely (By Our Own Correspondent.) London, Dec. 13. WE'RE wiping-up the Eyetalians road 'ow they run," Fleet Street paper boys are shouting outside the window as I file this cable. Crowds are running to buy1,267 words
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2272 1940-12-16 8 (By Our Own Correspondent i Somewhere in England, Nov. IN these clays when petrol is Itrt rationed you w.ll readily co horses are coming in to their own again, or they would do so if there were enough of them. The demand is exceedingly2,272 words
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Advertisement168 1940-12-16 8 I sV/ I mil V- 3 >^\\i l'he woricl's best by every Test! Anmouneetmemi A, Flinte* •Cirmor.de, "Pesrls. Z r.ieralds. Rubies and Sapphires of highest quality Modern Jewellery, Double clip Combination Brooches. •Bracelets, *Zarrinss, m Rings etc etc. Set with Diamonds and Diamond Baguettes and •Other Precious Stones Specially Ordered168 words
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Advertisement27 1940-12-16 8 FROSTED FOODS! Arriving December 22 byj President Jackson. BUN BEE CO., 111/113, Beach Rd. Spore. Phone 6460. JOHN DUKE Manufacturing Op t icia n 21. BATTERY ROAD.27 words
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Article553 1940-12-16 9 MAGNITUDE OF THE BRITISH VICTORY 'SOW REALIZED asi Munition Dumps Captured In Desert r pl!K resources of tht entire Italian army in Libya, estimated to total some .'500,000 troops, are believed to ha\e been seriously affected by the brilliantly executed manoeuvre of Gen. Sir ArchibaldReuter - 553 words
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Article334 1940-12-16 9 Brigade Captured 114,000 Alone London, Dec. 16. WHILE the British troops are I Ins i* ll along the Libyan r, the astonishing total of Italian prisoners nnd captured continues to mount, cables ;;or-ial correspondent at vanced desert headquarters. All f. < ont.nuai .stream ol d Italian334 words
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58 1940-12-16 9 l.oiidun, I>< IG. Bill lISII p).iii«. attempted to atk Berlin last night, according t<> the (irrman radij. which ■tatcd that ;iiiti-aircraft defences furred Ihe British planes to turn «.fT to (he north and south. It «:»•> .idded that only a few planes penetrated toReuter - 58 words
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Article, Illustration50 1940-12-16 9 These pictures show bombed houses in Berlin. These houses were clustered about the industrial pdrt of the dtp, and suffered when nearby factories were attacked by R.A.F. bombers. Note the shuttered windows and thickly shaded electric light that form part of black-out arrangements.50 words
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Article, Illustration11 1940-12-16 9 Italian artillery, manned by native troops, in action at El Sollum11 words
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68 1940-12-16 9 Basle, Dec. 16. A CCORDING to Wilhelmstrasse, the unfavourable turn in the Italian operations in Albania and Egypt will not influence German military decision* or lead Germany to give Italy active assistance, says the Berlin correspondent of the Basler Nachrichten. Germany, the correspondent adds,Reuter - 68 words
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Article215 1940-12-16 9 Bev< n On Communist Activities London, Dec. 16. A WARNING to Russia that she must not interfere with the internal effain ;a thus country was uttered j yesterday by Mr. Ernest Bevin. Minister lor Labour. Speaking last night at Glasgow, where at a trade union delegateReuter - 215 words
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31 1940-12-16 9 Cairo. Dec. 15. GEN Sir Archibald Wavell attended a race meeting at the Gezira Club yesterday. He was loudly cheeivrl by Egyplians and foreigners. --Reuter.31 words
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Article, Illustration224 1940-12-16 9 Adriatic Port Is Being Evacuated Athens. Dec. IG. CEW Italians 'are now left in the j* Adriatic port of Chimara fol- lowing the latest Greek advance along the coast, according to latest unconfirmed reports. Severe fighting, however, is still proceeding among craggy mountains near the coast. InReuter - 224 words
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123 1940-12-16 9 London. Dec. 16 FIVE Polish pilots who destroyed 44 German aircraft have been decorI ated with the Distinguished Flying 1 Cross, announces the Air Ministry News Service. This is the first occasion on WhlCfl the Polish squadron has received British decorations for gallantry. OneReuter - 123 words
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Article43 1940-12-16 9 London. Dec. 16. MADAME Blanche Marches!, well known opera oratorio and concert singer, died in London yesterday, aged 77. Bhe had sung before all the crowned heads of Europe and pupils came from nil over the world to her singing academy here Reuter.Reuter - 43 words
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428 1940-12-16 9 DESERT BATTLE CONTINUING IN TERRIFIC SANDSTORM Navy R.A.F. Combine In llra\ Bombardment Of Libyan Port LIARD fighting is still in progress on the Egvptian-Lii>\ ai 11 frontier in a whirling sand.-torm, according to the latest reports received in Cairo, reports Reuter. The navy co-operatedReuter - 428 words
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Article290 1940-12-16 9 26 Enemy Planes Downed In A Dav Cairo, Dec. 16. THE destruction of a further 2fi enemy aircraft is recorded in an R.A.F. communique issued last night. The communique says that IJntish bombers have steadily raided Italian landing grounds and aerodromes in advanced areas in290 words
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Advertisement66 1940-12-16 9 OTHER CABLES in page* 1, 7, 12, 13, 14 and I'^ S^r^C'r^Vf-'B jP^fT* Safes ipj ij iff ggg See ou election of £§g CHRISTMAS b sSsg CHOCOLATES vk'yit Many delicious $ffi£i varieties packed Pi ln attractive boxe p^ CADBURY'S mM ROWNTREE'S jg^f TERRY'S, NESTLES jff^u jSJZjgI harrod»s r i} $jM66 words
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606 1940-12-16 10 Second Gift Of $50,000 From Wearne Bros. DONATION FROM OWNERS OF KELANTAN MATCH FACTORY VII I II the addition of the 550.000 voted at the annual meet- inu of Wearne Bros. Ltd. on Thursday last. The War Kumi mnko a substantial jump to-day606 words
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Article112 1940-12-16 10 >i\<;apore KAI Mis lIOTI I nal) 8 p.m. to Mulr.iqnt. GAKKKK rHEATKt: <;fcYI.ANG er "t India ;> m CKCAI WORM) 0 to '.> 9 p.m. to Midnight Ol>br Snow White Mu'iny on the MW UOltlll r»utM 1 ar.j Cinema*. Side Btoova Cabaret Dancing QUfckNS <^ > 1 *N<Hie 4112 words
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Article179 1940-12-16 10 THIS Diary is intruded to call attention to functions which are being held in aid of The War Fund Orgranirers of such functions are invited to submit details for inclusion in this feature. To-day: "'Dancine Through the Ages," by pupils of the Fay Hamilton School of Dancing179 words
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Article295 1940-12-16 10 PERAK SULTAN WAR FUND People Urged To j Play Their Part (From Our Own Correspondent) Ipoh, Dec. 16. "THE British victories in Egypt have come as a great relief to Muslim countries in the Middle East, and we here in Malaya should play our part in the war effort of295 words
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85 1940-12-16 10 FLYING-OFFICER Hugh Diarmidi Dunford Wood. R.A.F., reported j missing in June las:, is the elder son i ol the late Mr. J. Dunford Wood, who practised as a lawyer in Ipoh for many years and Mrs. Dunford Wood njw living at Duluth, Lelant,85 words
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Article30 1940-12-16 10 Major C. A. Scott, headmaster, English Coll ge. Johore Bahru. is going on transfer to the High School, Malacca, next month. He will be relieved by Mr. T. J. Thomas.30 words
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1085 1940-12-16 10 pLIGHT-Sgt. George Christopher! Press, of the Royal Air Force, ur, faced trial by district court martial at Seletar this morninj?, on three charges under the Air Force Act. The Court comprised Wing Commander E. B. Steedman (president) and two other officers;. The charges1,085 words
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Article42 1940-12-16 10 A FORTUNE of £24,204 gross (personal estate i has been left by the late Mr. Robart Sydney Stewart, who died recently at Callander. Perthshire, Scotland. He was for many years a well-known chartered accountant nractisln* In In>h.42 words
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Article, Illustration155 1940-12-16 10 WEDDINGS Wong Lee MR. Wong Peng Tong, the son of Mrs. S. N. Wong of Johore. was married to Miss Eunice Lee, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. N. Lee of Singapore, at the Seventh Day Adv.-ntlst Church yesterday. The Rev. W. W. R. Lake of Kuchiug. Sarawak, officiated155 words
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Article181 1940-12-16 10 Mr E. Tean Cheng, of Ford Motors. Singapore, was married to Miss Ong Llan Neo (Nellie Ong), the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ong Siew Jiang, ol Singapore, at York House, Scotts Road, the residence of the bride's parents, yesterday. Mr. E. Tean Cheng is the son of181 words
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Article29 1940-12-16 10 Captain Dennis M. Crowe, the Malay Regiment tfnd late The Bedfordshire and Herefordshire Regiment, was married in England on October 29 to Mrs. Mona Gwendoline Dear n Bridge, Hertfordshire.29 words
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Article413 1940-12-16 10 Mussolini Described As Hitler's "Anjing" BROADCASTING in Malay from London on Saturday niirht Sir Richard Winstedt who has spent 84 years in Malaya spoke to the Malays in this country on the war situation. The broadcast was relayed through the public add re*! system to413 words
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Article55 1940-12-16 10 T*HE Windsor tixnreis reported rej cently that Mr. Zahar, a Malay, i who is a graduate of Cambridge, :s to I be given the opportunity of obtaining I technical experience in the Sleuth borough surveyor's office to enable him tc sit for the examination of55 words
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40 1940-12-16 10 MISS Muriel Clarke has been appointed as a sister at the St. Andrew's Hospital, Singapore. She is doing temporary work in the Royal Eye Hospital, Southwark, until she can obtain a passage to Malaya.40 words
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75 1940-12-16 10 Ex-P. T. Official's Work For R.A.F. MR. deorKß Savage, a former high official of the PosLs uici Telegraphs Department in Malaya, has been appointed Instructor in Telegraphy to the Royal Air Force. Always air minded. Mr. Sav:ige has spent much time and effort since his retirement to England, a few75 words
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Article142 1940-12-16 10 "Mystery Sea Raider." (Carole llmiy VVilroxoii. Onslov Stevens,. Paramount. Midnight premiere at the I'.ithar Cinrma, opening to-morro-.». GRIPPING tale of war Tare on UM I seas, this film is ex< itlng enteruu: Inspired by recent naval event Sea Raider." deals with an American met142 words
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Article89 1940-12-16 10 •piIEKt, will t^e B MM Passive Defence Services Club at Fame Park, at 5.30 p.m. on Dec. 27 by Mr. L. Rayman. the Municipal President. Members of the Corps of Air Raid Warjderis. the St. John Ambulance Brigade, Urn Auxiliary Fire Service, the Volunteer Poll -r 'Reserve89 words
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Article105 1940-12-16 10 THAT the pasi yiar has been one ol tup 1 most difficult years of the Society s xisten.ee. is a comment made In the anrual report of the committee of Children's Aid Society, whose annual general meeting will >*• held at the Home in Tomlinson Rojd i105 words
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Advertisement75 1940-12-16 10 I oiun h I CHEVROLET I Because #It has improved springing and a roomy body providing maximum comfort. |g d) it has vacuum power gear shift which gives ease of control. I 1 9 Chevrolet's proved 29 H.P. engine gives ample power with maximum economy. It has a genuine Fisher75 words
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439 1940-12-16 11 Singapore Stores Well Stocked With Provisions And Toys STRIKING PROOF OF ROYAL NAVY'S CONTROL OF SEAS THANKS lo the EUjal Navy, Malaya is stocked with enough foml, toys and other articles to ensure Merrj Chrfatww" this year. The impressive British victory over the Italians439 words
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404 1940-12-16 11 MUAR CHINESE POPPY FUND Total Of $4,338 Subscribed i Our Own Correspondent i Muar, Dec. 14 »»VOUR war in China and our war in Europe is the same war and I hope that we will be able to celebrate the same victory at an early date." haid Mr. C. W.404 words
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Article, Illustration83 1940-12-16 11 Hundreds of little boys and girls exchanged toys and tins of milk for admissicn to the Capitol Theatre on Saturday to see a picture sponsored by the Salvation Army and Fishers, Ltd. The huge pile of toys seen heaped in one corner of the83 words
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Article1132 1940-12-16 11 Old Controversy Revived By Grandson Of Col. Farquhar (From Our London Correspondent) JVjOST Malayans havo grown so accustomed (o the m assumption that Sir Stamford Rallies founded Singapore that many will doubtless be astonished to learn that credit for inaugural inff the settlement is sometimes, though1,132 words
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116 1940-12-16 11 LAUNCHING their first dance since their arrival in Singapore, sergrants of the Royal Australian Air Force entertained 300 puests to a really grand function on Saturday night. I Gaiety was the keynote pt\i\ was sponsored by a cheery Australian spuK. An added attraction116 words
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Article113 1940-12-16 11 AT least $5,000 Is needed this year to pro- i vide Christmas cheer to the poor in Singapore, said Lieut-Col. H. A. Lord In a broadcast appeal for the Salvation Army Christinas Cheer Fund yesterday. Special grants to the families receiving relief from the Silver113 words
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216 1940-12-16 11 TRAINED AGITATORS LABOUR UNREST Police Check On Activities Of Subversive Elements "THE development of labour along sound lines presents pro1 blems of grave difficulty, owing to the headway made by subversive influences in directing the organization of tht workers." This is a comment by Mr. A. II. Dickinson, the Inspector-General216 words
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Article126 1940-12-16 11 Johore Planters Estate Schoolc A LETTER from the Siato Secret* ry, Johore, s.at<ns that Government i were already providing Knock on suitable een res of Malay population was read at a committee me< the Johore Plan'.ers' Ass-cia This policy was not carried mi. in all the kampongs,126 words
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Advertisement49 1940-12-16 11 white Ho^se "scotch Whisky i could lodge thii whisky by its But you hay« your palate to tell you :vs well: nieliow k I iich a.s this i.s a pleasure to remember, a Joy to find again. 1 M ICMFICKNT KMNOMION lOK M»N(. COOI DRINKS. Solo Agents WU !049 words
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Advertisement397 1940-12-16 11 yT. JSSSHr for e\crv day (-'Jt M| J for getting anay fe r^ J r It I for going gay AUSTIN REED 0r,,:,:,., S t«EIT This new Summit range, made possible only by the fullest use of Austin Reed's shirt-making facilities, brings you pedigree shirts for every occasion. Day and397 words
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Article, Illustration1326 1940-12-16 12 Ex-Premier Who Congratulated Hitler After Munich Pact London, Dec. 15. ]U PIERRE FLANDIN, six-foot ex-premier of France who m startled the world after the Munich pact when he sent telegrams of congratulations to Hitler, has replaced La\ai as Foreign Minister in the Vichy Government.Reuter - 1,326 words
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67 1940-12-16 12 Auckland, Dec. 15. NEW Zealand yesterday commemoruUM the first anniversary of a great British naval victory. A memorial was unveiled here to commemorate the Battle of the River Plate In which the German pocket battleship Graf Spec was defeated and later scuttled herself. Harbour Point67 words
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Article87 1940-12-16 12 Rumania Told Of Reel Activities Belgrade. Dt>o. 15. MANY Communists, mostly Jews, hfc*e boon arrrsied in Rumania, states an official communique issued in Buchan The communique s.ivs ti endeavouring to circulate leaflet! dangerous to public order. A larse number of leaflets was leund in the »n olReuter - 87 words
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Article111 1940-12-16 12 Madrid, Dor IS SPAIN'S latest stop In taking over the administration in Tangier, hitherto under internation.il administrator. \M announced In a statement which gajrs: "By virtue of the law ot Nov. 33, enacting that the political regime in Tangier shall enmp under the law governingReuter - 111 words
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Advertisement263 1940-12-16 12 gj y v m w w •^■ABB^^fc' y %4gy p^o^^Pgygj^y g^, XQUf*\ tf>£>fh m A* 11^^ SB^fl w^ Of course you wouldn't, be» J cause you know that it would destroy the delicate enamel ol ■your teeth. And yet you may special ingredient which polishes be using a harsh tooth-cleaner263 words
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221 1940-12-16 13 GcnuM Utestion Is Centred On Mediterranean Situation London, Dec. 15. mtEH evidence of the creaking in the Axis has red in I.on.ion to-day. The Rumanian has Lai ken measures to assist German transport on the Danube. It is now learned that the kumamai221 words
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61 1940-12-16 13 fUl^ Eric Macfadyen, formerly a tvi well-known Malayan visiting agent and now a director of Harrisons and Crosfleld, Ltd., in London, has. written to The Times, proposing the creation of a Ministry of Economics. Many distinguished economists have supported his suggestion, which is considered to61 words
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79 1940-12-16 13 Lisbon, Dec. 15. T"HE United States "rars.ery envoy." Col. William J. Donovan, recently reported to be an envoy of President Roosevelt, arrived here by trans-AJantic clipper after the plane had been delayed some days by bad weather at Rermm'a. Mr. Donovan stated thatReuter - 79 words
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Article136 1940-12-16 13 Important Decisions Are Forecast Washington, Dec. 10. TTHE plea by Mr. W. S Knudsen. he-id of the United States defence commission, that armamsnt production be placed on a war basis is welcome in many circles. During the past few weeks there has teen considerable pondering136 words
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154 1940-12-16 13 Buenos Aires, Dec. 15. THE roimciion that Britain is fight ir. the battle for civilization against bar- barism was expressed by Lord Willingcion Ib< fore he left here with members of th'. 1 British economic mission for Montevideo. Lord Wlllingdon said: 'The day of ourReuter - 154 words
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114 1940-12-16 13 London, Dec. 15. poUH Brttitta olticers were decorated by Dr. r Edcuard Benes, chairman of the O» Slovak Provisional Government in London. .-day. when he visited the aerodrome where th e Czecho-Slovak fighter squadron Is tied. Officers who received the Czechoslovak military cross included the114 words
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Article71 1940-12-16 13 Italian General On Invasion Plan London. Dec. 15, AN Italian newspaper recently published an article by Gen. Romano, which says that the Germans' chances of invading Britain are practically nil. He adds that hitler is possibly ready to sacrifice half a million men in an attemptReuter - 71 words
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Article394 1940-12-16 13 Singapore And Rice From Thailand CINGAPORE has been our leading rice market since 1936. when Hong Kong was deprived of her leadership as our main rice-exporting centre, and since then Singapore has been doing a very promising trade in rice with us," j states a report394 words
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Article270 1940-12-16 13 Holders Warned To Sell Soon A FURTHER warning to owners of gold coins and sold bullion in 'alaya is issued to-day. Regulation 7 (li of the Defcnc 'Finance) Regulations, gazetted last Pcbruary, and an order issued under that regulation last April, require the vners of separate270 words
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Article107 1940-12-16 13 London, Dec. 15. IMPORTANT cnanges in promotion and training methods have been announced by the Admiralty and the Royal Air Force. The Royal Navy is to have younger admirals by adoptir g a system of promotion Dased entirely on merit and not on seniority The Royal107 words
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Advertisement163 1940-12-16 13 AV»ID/r—\ RISK OF /L<J DISEASE £^^\nSjf is about (p j^Dyl follow the example of nurses and r'Bl I^l I octors w hen infection is preva- 1 'Jm lent: use the has a"" \MI MM g^wranteed germicidal strength \\l-*Jf tablet of Gilvcrt's handy and use V !t whenever there it the163 words
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Advertisement181 1940-12-16 13 19m to heca cod even m the hottest, clammiest weatUcr— m tteH s.mpu suges. Qwi treat yourself to some A mm tkmw^. '1 g<J Home and put it on. Three, forget ail abmn the heat. Yes. it's as easy as that! And it's doubly me ro ucar Acnex, tor this181 words
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707 1940-12-16 14 Heavy Damage Done In Africa And Germany Wm Cairo, Dec. 15. RELENTLESS hammering and strafing of Italian key points were continued by the R.A.F. "throughout the past 24 hours," says an official communique in Cairo yesterday. It states that aerodromes, landing grounds, field dumps andReuter - 707 words
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Article490 1940-12-16 14 Lord Cranborne's Message London. Dec. 15. SPEAKING from the pulpit of St. Martin-in-the-Fields Church, Lord Cranborne. the Dominions Secretary, broadcast this morning a message of Christmas greetings to the Empire. Lord Cr*nborne mentioned that the church in which he was speaking has been slruck by bomtte andBritish Wireless - 490 words
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Article, Illustration17 1940-12-16 14 Mr. Winston Churchill reading a newspaper on a railway platform while loaiting for his train.17 words
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Article160 1940-12-16 14 Torpedo Attack On British Liner Canadian Minister Reported On Board New York, Dec. 15 MR. C. D. Howe, the Canadian Minister for Munitions and Supply, was aboard the British liner Western I Prince, which is reported to have been j torpedoed 400 miles north-west of the Irish coast early yesterdayReuter - 160 words
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Article44 1940-12-16 14 London, Dec. 13. NO British aircraft were lost over and around the coas s of Britain during the w;«k ending Saturday, while the German air force lost 12 pianos during the same period, it is OiTuUlly announced. Reuter.Reuter - 44 words
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Article40 1940-12-16 14 London, Dec. 15. LAST night small tormations of British bomoers attacked the Ger-man-occupied ports of Brest and Lorient in France. All our aircraft returned safely. Both are being used as submarine bases by the Germans. Reuter.Reuter - 40 words
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60 1940-12-16 14 London. Dec. lb. THE Australian Prime Minister, Mr. R. O. Menzies. to-day gave the lie direct to the German statement that he was goin°; to London to express dissatisfaction with British policy. He said the answer to that was given when theReuter - 60 words
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54 1940-12-16 14 London, Dae. 15. rE presence of enemy aircraft was reported over North Ireland last night. accordIng to a statement Issued by the Mtnistrf of Public Security la Northern Ireland "In a press m-ssage." Anti-aircraft guns were In action. No bomb was dropped and no incidentBritish Wireless - 54 words
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Advertisement178 1940-12-16 14 THE WORLD'S BEST COLLAR The VAN HEUSEN is a s^mi-stif! collar poGSCSsIn? all the smartness of a stitl collar. Its unique multiply fabric of the finest EsypU:in cotton only needs to be seen to be appreciated. Get a VAN HEUSEN collar and you will realise wtiy it >utlasto many ordinary178 words
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Advertisement328 1940-12-16 14 COMMERICAL SUBJECTS ENROL NOW Enrolments are now Doing mad« for the commencement of classes, during December for the 1940 41 year of training, In the following subjects AH London Chamber of Commerce IMI rxamination subjects. School Certificate Examination. December. 1941. All Pitman Commercial Certificate Subjects. Particulars of classes and fees328 words
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Article, Illustration657 1940-12-16 15 Profits Of January Meeting To Provide Cost Of More Planes (From Onr Own Correspondent) Ipoh, Dec. 14. HOLLOWING a meeting of the Perak Turf CM held *last week Ihe requisite amount for the purchase of one Spitfire has now been transferred by cable657 words
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Article152 1940-12-16 15 'rrom Uur Own Correspondent! Malacca, Dec. 14. MALACCA selectors are having a try-out on Monday of a •Probables" tt ..m for the meeting with Singapore in the State hockey fixture on Dec. 21, when the Malacca XI will play a strong team drawn from the152 words
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Article29 1940-12-16 15 OFFICERS HOCKEY MATCH CANCELLED y m..tch between thf- Hri(Beet* and 'ho Rovsl X which was arraacrd i.i the A. PC. ground. B day, had to be called lt<j rain.29 words
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Article384 1940-12-16 15 Singapore 4; Selangor 1. T^IIE Nuprrior opportunism of their forwards in the firsi and last minutes of pUy enabled Singapore to beat Selangor by four goals to one m their hotkey encounter on the padang on Saturday Though the margin of victory seems large, it flatters Singapore384 words
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228 1940-12-16 15 London, Dec. 15. FOOTBALL League tames played yesterday resulted: Falkirk 6 Morion 3 Hibernian 2 Clyde 2 MotherweU 2 Queen's Park 0 Partick Thistle 1 Rangers 4 St. Mirren 3 Hamilton Acads 3 Third Lanark 4 Dumbarton 1 OTHER M -ITCHES Notts County 2 F.A.228 words
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389 1940-12-16 15 Conditions Militate Against Standard Of Play Combined Services 2: H. Brooke's XI I. A HEAVY, uneven turf and a strong drizzle in the first half combined to make the game of hockey between a Combined Services "A" team and H. Brooke's XI at Balestier389 words
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Article32 1940-12-16 15 HOCKEY SCC. II vs. AJ».C, S.C.C.: I. A. vs. AA. Rfgiment, Bales thr; SRC. 11 vs. Malaya Signals. S.R.C.; S.C.R.C. vs. Sin*apaja Hornets, S.C.R.C; Police vs. Mountain Raiment. Depot.32 words
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Article109 1940-12-16 15 rE Highland Brigade, a rugger team drawn from all the Highland Regiments stationed in Singapore, will meet the Royal Artillery in a game to be played at Tanglin to-morrow. The Brigade, who have already proved their worth with a victory over the R.A.F. Blues at Jalan109 words
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Article140 1940-12-16 15 i THE following will represent the Singapore 1 Colts in the following hockey games: On Wednesday ajrainst the Junior Civil Service at Tessensohn Road: W. Gray, M. Modder, H. Humphries; N. Armstrong, D. De Cruz. U. Estrop icapt.); E. Jayakoddy, A. Kerr, J. Train, O. OHara. M. Traill.140 words
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63 1940-12-16 15 New York. Dec. 14. I£EN Overlin easily retained the world middleweight boxing championship by outpointing the youthful challenger, Steve Belloise, in a 15-round contest at Madison Square Garden. Experienced Overlin sapped his opI ponent's strength with a forceful body attack, while Belloise foolishly elected toReuter - 63 words
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Article28 1940-12-16 15 A committee meeting of the Singapore Amateur Bcxing Club will be held at the V MCA. boardroom from ,6 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Wednesday.28 words
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Article57 1940-12-16 15 THE Singapore state hockey team to meet Malacca on Saturday, Dec. 21, at Malarci will )»e as follows Yee Cheok Wah; H. 11. Marth, G. L. Scott; L/Nk Khupalan, Sgt. Tronin, L. S. Reuteiis (capt.): Hay. Manickam, N. H. Sullivan, Sapper Arokiasamy, Hay. Ghulani Nabi, Ibrahim57 words
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Article99 1940-12-16 15 HOME RUGBY RESULTS RUGBY LEAGUE London, Dec. 15. Home Rugby League games played yesterday resulted: Bradford 7 Leeds 5 CasUeford 13 Huddersneld S Dewsbury 4 Hull 5 Hunslet 0 Wakefleld 9 Keighley 23 York 5 Sallord 25 Liverpool 3 St. Helen's 19 CHdham a Warrlngton 3 Swinton 3 Wlgan 4599 words
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Article194 1940-12-16 15 RESULTS in brief on Saturday at Knala Lumpur, the :in.«l day of the Selan?or Turf Club's winter rare meeting, are* Uace I— Davis Cup S3 :»nd 57 stone C.injrer ?1! Tinlcurrin Sl7 Race 2 Young (iinrjer f>l"! and SII Anton F<»?iie 527 Race 3— Newzy S2«194 words
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Article124 1940-12-16 15 CHOWLNG marked superiority in the forward line, the Police hockey team beat the Gordons by flve goals to nil in a keenly-contested game at the Depot on Saturday. The winners had to thank H. Singh and Caralho for their victory. H. Singh scored the flrit124 words
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Article453 1940-12-16 15 Week-End's Results In Singapore Badminton HISTORY was made in Sim badminton on Saturday wlini s Ahmad Mattar and Chia Chin Soon of the Eclipse Badminton Party won the open doubles title by beating Tan Chong Tee and Low Siak Chuan of the Marigold Badminton Party, when453 words
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450 1940-12-16 16 Desperate Italian Attempts To Stein Push Prove Futile London, Dec. 15. LIGHTING in the region of the important Adriatic port of Chimara i.s announced in reports from foreign correspondents at the front, according to the Athens radio. It is stated that the GreeksReuter; British Wireless - 450 words
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Article126 1940-12-16 16 London, Dec. 15. 'THE progress of the Axis, brought to a halt at Taranto and on the Greek frontier, is definitely stayed and turned. This was the opinion expressed by Brigadier Lord Croft, joint Parliamentary Undersecretary for War, on the Western Desert battle. ••prudence in theBritish Wireless - 126 words
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Article, Illustration26 1940-12-16 16 Soldiers and police escort German airmen, photographed passing through London, after being shot down. The men are carrying parcels of clothing.26 words
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328 1940-12-16 16 London, Dec. 15. tftSRFECT combined operations between the sea. land and air forces was achieved by the British army in North Africa in co-operation with the Navy and Air Force, writes Lieut.-Col. T. A. Lowe, Reuter's military correspondent. rt is the dream of ».>veryReuter - 328 words
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Article83 1940-12-16 16 Alexandria, Dec. 15. THE British victory in the Western Desert has been gleefully received i in Syria, accordingly to a demobilized French sergeant who returned here yesterday. Syrians were so elated that they greeted one another with the shoui "Sidl Barrani," he sa.d. i The sergeant83 words
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66 1940-12-16 16 New York, Dec. 15. THE fourlh underground line of the "Sixth Avenue subway" was opened a minute past midnight a.'ter a ceremony conducted by Mayor La Guardia. The line cost nearly $60,000,000 and took four years to build. Three-quarters of the twe-mile lineReuter - 66 words
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301 1940-12-16 16 London, Dec. 15. T^HE King has sent his congratula- tions on the "victory in the Western Desert" to Gen. Sir Archibald Wavell. Middle East Comman-der-in-Chief. His Majesty states: "Please convey to all ranks of the forces under your command my heartiest congratulationsReuter - 301 words
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893 1940-12-16 16 ROME ADMISSION OF ATTACK ON THE PORT OF BURDIA Advance Across Desert The Most Rapid In Modern History Cairo, Dec. 15. A BRIEF communique issued by British G.H.Q. in Cairo states that British troops continue to press the enemy on the Libyan frontier butReuter - 893 words
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Article35 1940-12-16 16 London, D«c. 15. AN American wireless station h been quoting a report that Hitler has sent many hundreds of German offers and Geatapt agents to Italy to >i:lTen It.ili.tn morale. Router.Reuter - 35 words
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Article107 1940-12-16 16 London. Dec. 15. ITALY is now fighting two withdrawing actions on two fronts within her own territory. The authoritative statement made In London to-day that British troops are pressing back the enemy over th<? Egyptian frontier and have penetrated Italian territory shows that yet another ItalianReuter - 107 words
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32 1940-12-16 16 London, L^H MUSSOLINI yesterday recel^H Cavasnari. former chicfl Italian naval stall uccorfl Rome radio, which adfl Duce hr.d a "long .md ofl with Adni. Cavagnari. KqH32 words
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