The Straits Times, 10 January 1941
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Title Section37 1941-01-10 1 The Straits Times (KSTABLISHW} NTEAIILY A CENTURY] MAIMYA'S LEADING NEWSPAPER— LA RGEST NET SALES S l'\(.r> SINGAPORE, FRIDAY, JANUARY 10, 1941. PRICE 5 CKNTK The Straits Times 1«. PAGES SINGAPORE, FRIDAY, JANUARY 10, 1941. PRICE 5 CENTS.37 words
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Advertisement163 1941-01-10 1 MIEN CHONG SMART TAILORING AvaNaMo >uit l^tifiM WAIN SHIII.I 55 I* Silk SM Woo 4 4tM IMIKK AN SHAKK. SKIN Ist rarloa* rilMrt J4 r*Mi St. 8 per* f\mmt 48l« SINGAPORE, 140 CECIL ST. ('PHONE 5471 > aW^'-:-.'.^q^ai M W MsME SmWJKmtM H WH<iS W SSZm aW 1 1 *ncuv163 words
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Advertisement321 1941-01-10 1 FINAL EDTN. KUALA LUMPUR 25 JAVA ST. rPHONI 3683). VAN HEUSEN Hk")^3H SHIRTS COLLARS Shirts are mnde of Pine Woven Poplin Fitted with "Van Heusen" spec in I unshrinkable Neckbands ami |T^l Semi Stiff Double Cuffs. The body of the Shirts W <<Zc* i CUt oat Style thus avoiding any321 words
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Advertisement9 1941-01-10 1 ELSIE MARY Battery Road. NEW AFTERNOON AND COCKTAIL DRESSES9 words
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Advertisement622 1941-01-10 2 S3ie Strait 8 Wimcs SITUATIONS VACANT WANTf.D. Eumpran nurse for two litllfirh. Waving ahortly (or Australia. Box Nn suaiu Tlb»m. '"mimkm nmorcAN <<>->timie« and Milliner. Must have prr'ion experience. S<ix No. 549 Strait* Ttme.s. box no I•> Position M high speed m«4)'*napher. Thta position has now been •lied All applicant*622 words
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Advertisement872 1941-01-10 2 HOUSES FLATS, TO LET AIRY TIIKI E- ROOMED FLAT In Capitol BMk. available from Jan: 20. Rent 1110. Long bath, cutlery and kitchen »<tenMk ma\ be purchased. Apply Box No. 530. Straits Times. TO LET. well furnished large slttingroom with adjoining bedroom, bathroom (m.z.) attached with or without board suitable872 words
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Advertisement886 1941-01-10 2 PUBLIC NOTICES THE UNITED MALACCA RUBBER ESTATES, LTD. DIVIDEND NOTICE NOTICE is hereby given that an Interim Dividend of 5 per cent, for the financial year ending April 30, 1941 will be paid to Shareholders on the Register on Thursday. January 23, 194!. Notice Is also hereby given that the886 words
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Advertisement768 1941-01-10 2 AUCTION NOTICES THE SINGAPORE AUCTIONEERS ATTRACTIVE AUCTION SALE Of eenentiaUy modern Dutch, fascinating In design, luxuriously made-to-ordcr, sound in craftsmanship, the last word in lacquerfirrtsh and spring upholstery combined, ratl Oak and TEAK SITTING. DINING AND 13EDKOOM SUITES (to be sold in complete sets I, also Nursery Furniture, MENDE"' and768 words
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Advertisement590 1941-01-10 2 EYE EXAMINATIONS EYEGLASSES, EXCLUSIVELY. Personalised Service by atjCSVfct* a duly Qualified licensed and registered practi- j^fll^aS^ tioner with legal iuali- I flcations THOMPSON OPTICAL CO. 4 ARCADK BLDC tCOLLYF.R QUAY) R. A. Thompson. Dr. ol Ocular Science 35 years' European Clinical Experiemc. DOGS FOR SALE at Changi Farm Simpans Bcdok,590 words
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Advertisement203 1941-01-10 2 BUSINESS CARDS ETC. '"GLACIER" Metal."-, flMptm uj«, Etc. ALLIANCE ENGINEERING CO.. LTD. SINGAPORK AND KI'ALA LUMPUR. FOR A <"^" PERMANENT wave **m»*-. S V >»>_>>^SPE<IALIST« fcVSiJS---"^ PKKMANKNI A'AVING •JUST ARRIVED" Inr" Consignment of Ladies Handbags— p-enlns Bags Lndics Belts— Swim Suits, etc- Smart and up-to-date Designs. Wholesale only.-- Don't mi**203 words
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240 1941-01-10 3 London, Jan. 9. THE extraordinary stresses which 1 British aircraft can suffer and still be brought safely to land at the home aerodrome bear eloquent testimony to the ekia of the workers In aircraft factories, the pilots and the ground staff alike. A Hampden bomber,240 words
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64 1941-01-10 3 During last year United States manufacturers sent 1,500 planes to Britain, according to Government, omclals in Washington. In addrion. the R.A.F. probably received half of the 500 planes that wer«> delivered to Canada. Thus estimate is based on export statistic*, whi'.ii show that 1,14664 words
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Article200 1941-01-10 3 1.20 8.8.C. 25.53 m. 19.82 m. 5.5« Manila (KZBMt 31.35 m. 6JH 8.8.C. 31 55 m 6.55 Manila (KZlh> 31.58 m 820 8.8.C 31.55 m and 49.59 m. 9.n Rancooa 49.91 m. 9.40 Melbourne 25.25 m. (except Sunday) 10.40 Delhi 31.30 m p.m. 12.50 Hongkanc 31.49200 words
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Advertisement381 1941-01-10 3 SHIPPING ANNOUNCEMENTS P. 0. BRITISH INDIA ANO APCAR LINE. i inrorporateo at fcr.gianat PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL BN Co MAII f'A...^. NGER AND CAROO SRRVICE The oast possible aervicea are being maintained by the P O S N Coy troro the Straits to their usual ports of call in China. India381 words
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Advertisement326 1941-01-10 3 < incorporated tn Japan) GENERAL PASSENGER AGENTS FOR CUNARD WHITE STAR LINE. TO SAN KKANCISCO Ifoag Kong. Kobe, lofcohama. Bonolnhb Sas> Praßetoeo aad ton Angeles i^ave Leave Manila H'kong m.s. KAMAKURA MARU Jan. i 4 s.s. YAWATA MARU Jan. 35 Jan. 38 m*. ASAMA MARU Peb. 8 Peb. 11 m*.326 words
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Advertisement426 1941-01-10 3 MANSFIELD CO., LTD. BLUE FUNNEL LINE Frequent Sailings to United Kingdom. Dates are not guaranteed all cargo bookings subject to Conference War clauses. WESTERN A U STRALIA THE SHORTEST SEA ROUTE AT THE CHEAPEST FARE Regular Services to Fremantle (Perth) via Java by first class passenger ships. Single fare $192426 words
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Advertisement154 1941-01-10 3 FREIGHT SERVICE TO NEW YORR. BOSTON VL\ MANILA, HONG KONQ AND PANAMA CANAL ZOEIXALVKES RUEBIN TIPTON Peb 10 Mar. 28 PASSENGER FREIGHT SERVICE SINGAPORE TO NEW YORK AND BOSTON VIA PENANG, COLOMBO, BOMBAY AND CAPE OF GOOD HOPE Arrive Spore Ball Snore Arrive N. V S.s PRESIDENT TYLER Jftn la154 words
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Miscellaneous1237 1941-01-10 3 m i m Broadcasting TODAY from the New World Cabaret 19. (H) p. m Warning to mariners. Cl<»r down. iMNi 5.00 p.m. Musical < ntertaiiunoi.t from the studio, by the Jagoh Malay KraMhoag Party; 5.55 p.m. Hindustani music.; 6.0i p.m. News In Hindustani; 6.20 p.m. Tumi muslct; C.40 p.m. News1,237 words
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366 1941-01-10 4 AROUND THE MARKETS Quiet Opening: Tin Shares More Freely Offered By Our Financial Correspondent Singapore, Jan. 10. A3 was to be expected after a holiday the share markets opened quietly this morning and there was very little Inquiry at the opening. There was. however, some small Indications which suggest that366 words
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Article85 1941-01-10 4 KrM*?, J»" It. as«s. Bayers <MUn Prices Prtsrt H: a R.B.S. I Spat kxm) T. li i*» 4 N*. IX R.S.S. f.«.b. hi eases January 3" 7 'h 3*% <■> 4.Q. ILB.S. f.s,b. la bales Jawury 37*. 31% F.A.Q. 8.g.6. I* b. la bales LsMisn85 words
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219 1941-01-10 4 MORE TIN CONTROL DISCUSSIONS Scheme May Lapse If Tonnages Not Revised London, Jan. 8. TTHE International Tin Committee is to meet in London on Mar. 20 to discuss further the question of renewal of the International Tin Control agreement. By that time it is hoped that the various delegates will219 words
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Article267 1941-01-10 4 Dividend 12jPerCent.: $13,900ForWarFund A NET profit of $137,076 was earned by Benta Rubber Estates Ltd. in the year ended September last. This compares with $52 694 in the preceding year. Interim dividends totalling V/ 2 per cent, were paid and the directors recommend afinal dvidend of267 words
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Article216 1941-01-10 4 London Dealers Are "Suspicious" London, Jan. 9. LONDON metal merchants are "suspicious" of the recent Jump in exports of tin from Malaya and Netherlands Indies to Japan. It will be remembered that Mr. Ronald Cross, Minister of Economic Warfare, stated recently that the trans-Siberian route wasReuter - 216 words
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Article297 1941-01-10 4 The following are to-day's closing midcuc quotations. Shares are of £1 denomination unless otherwise stated: Uod uoao >-* ukh-m 108 Funding uoan 4% 1 9«0-&0 113% War Lcbd 103'* !4 Com. Union Assce (Units) £6% PrudentlaJ \sace "A".. 20 Royal vsace 7 "4, Jreat JVeR'au ftly Ord297 words
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1354 1941-01-10 4 WEDNESDAY. JAN. 8, 1911: 4 P.M. MM Buyer* teller* Aznpat. Tin (5s) 3s 4Ud 3s 10^d Austral Amal (5s> 6a lOVjd 7s l%d Austral Malay 3as 36s Ayer Ilium (5s) 31s 22s fid Ayer Were ($1) .85 .90 Bancrin Tic 16s 161 Batu Solr»ni?or1,354 words
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Article405 1941-01-10 4 More Interest In Forward Positions IN a weekly repor* on the rubber mar- ket issued this morning, Lewis and Peat (Singapore; Ltd. write: In addition to th 3 regular buying from New York, the Ministry 01 Supply again came imo Jie marked at the beginning of405 words
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Article28 1941-01-10 4 London, Jan. 8. Rubber ruled steady. The Ministry of Supply has acquired a substantial quantity for January-February shipment at around lid f.o.b. but Is still Inviting further oilers.-Reuter.Reuter - 28 words
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Advertisement270 1941-01-10 4 PUBLIC NOTICES GLASGOW HIGH SCHOOL It U propored to hold a Former Pupils' Dinner at Kuala Lumpur mi the 25th In•Unt, to coincide wtUi the North versus South Rugby M*trh All interested are asked to communicate With r>R. A. D. WILLIAMSON. Oenera] Hospital, Singapore. NOTICE. "to* f*ibUe are hereby notified270 words
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374 1941-01-10 5 Shipping Difficulties Rice Position Not Serious TEXTILE IMPORTS FROM JAPAN CONTINUE TO RISE TRADING conditions in Hong: Kong during 1940 are reviewed in the South China Morning Post on Jan. 1. The ■w says I >.-piU' the wars in Europe and China, the Japanese374 words
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Article337 1941-01-10 5 Colony's Trade Increases Despite Difficulties 1. of the blockade of the China Coast and the frequent suspension of British shipping services to InduChina pprts. the Colony's trade returns' for the lirst 11 months of 1940 show an over the corresponding period In 1939. China Coast shipping has proceeded337 words
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Article639 1941-01-10 5 IVolitahle Keturn Pot Chinese Importers •TPHE \icissitudi-i of the through rice trade of Hong Kong for the past three months have kept pace with th? political developments in Thailand and Fn ncn Indo-China. the principal suppliers of rice to Hong Koiik. Next io Thailand and French Indo-Chinu, Hong639 words
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306 1941-01-10 5 THE TEXTILE TRADE No Statistics Kept By Chamber Of Commerce |7OR the first time on record the Hong j Kong Chamber of Commerce did not compile statistics of the Colony's textile trade for the year, and for this reason it is difficult to ascertain exactly the condition prevailing in the306 words
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Article197 1941-01-10 5 General Slump Follows Collapse Of France rthe early part of the year the share market ruled firm, buoyed up by excellent dividend payments, several of which were better than for the previous year. As examples, the Green Island Cement Co. distributed $1.75 as against $1.25, Watsons, $1.25197 words
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267 1941-01-10 5 THE METALS MARKET Trade Suffers Through Japanese Blockade ACCORDING to the Trade and Shipping Returns for 1940, the export of various metals and ores have suffered severely. During 1939, 7,620 tons of wolfram, valued at $21,207,300, were exported against 1940 shipments of approximately 700 tons valued at $2,593,950. Like wolfram,267 words
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Article127 1941-01-10 5 COMMODITIES EXCHANGES From Our Own Correspondent, London, Jan. 9. COMMODITY and Exchange markets closed as follow? witn previous quotations to oarenthesls:— RIBBER: Quiet. Spot 12 7 16d 12% d (12ttd 12%d> Feb. 12 7 16d I 2 9;16d (12^d 12%d> Apr. June 12Hd 12 916 d (12»j16d 12%d> JulySept. 12127 words
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Article191 1941-01-10 5 Mails close at the General Post Office as follows: TO-DAY Africa air 4p.m. British Columbia ..air 4p.m. Burma air 4 p.m. Canada air 4 p.m. Ceylon air 4 p.m. Chinat Amoy. Canton. Chuan Chow. Kiung Chow and Swatow surface 4 p.m. Egypt air 4 p.m. Great191 words
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Article956 1941-01-10 5 THE following donations to The Wat Fund are recorded to-day Palais des Modes (December contribution) 617 Anonymous 5W Indoor and out-door staff of the Singapore Traction Co., ltd,, fur. her contribution 410 Head office etc. $298.73. O. Marshall, $202.03; W. Mllroy; $50 A. T. Simper.956 words
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Article79 1941-01-10 5 To-6a> H. W. 7.58 a.m. 8.5 ft.: 9.40 p.m. 7.7 t L. W. 1.40 a.m. 5.2 ft.: 3.00 p.m. 2.7 ft To-»norrow H. W. 8.48 a.m. 8 8 ft.: 10.26 p.m. (.2 fi L. W. 2.48 a.m. 5.2 ft.; 3.48 p.m. 2.2 V. Sunday, Jan. 12. H.79 words
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Advertisement103 1941-01-10 5 THE UNIVERSAL FIXER. MENDS ANYTHING. A necessity in every home. 50 cents per tube. Obtainable at Chemists, Stores, Grocers, Dispensaries, etc. Sole Distributors: GRAFTON LABORATORIES, LTD. Singapore. Kuala Lumpur and Penang. DESTROY WHITE ANTS Scientifically. PRICES. Seta ReflMs. LAROE (or godowns, factories coolie lines, etc StZ.M S18.&0 SMALL tor mdl103 words
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Advertisement342 1941-01-10 5 ■■■■■■■■Mi'JllLiAl JUL I 19-25. CECIL STREET SINUAIt'KK. Telephone Manager's Office ISI2 Sub -Manager Offlrt *513 Exchange Itept 4514 General Office 4761 Cable Address:— PKOVINBANK Hod Office Sluchow, Kwangtan* PAID UP CAPITAL <Ch.) lO.OM.tM RESERVE FUNDS i 13.000.0«» TOTAI ASSETS (sppros.) (loB.oofl.Mt Board o/ Director* t. L. SOONG TSENG YANO fV342 words
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Advertisement193 1941-01-10 6 THE BRIGHTEST COMEDY SHOW IN TOWN I 3.15, 6.15 9.15 P.M. ALH AM BRA Warner Hros. Happiest Funniest Comedy Hit "TUGBOAT ANNIE SAILS AGAIN" with MARJORIE RAMBEAU ALAN HALE, JANE WYMAH amp RONALD REAGAN. ■S PATHE GAZETTE YOUNG AMERICA FLIES A Timely Short Produced by WARNER BROS., after PRES. ROOSEVELT'S193 words
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Advertisement243 1941-01-10 6 "TWO OF THE BEST ACTING PERFORMANCES THAT HAVE BEEN SEEN IN SINGAPORE FOR SOME TIME "GASLIGHT" IS UNDOUBTEDLY SOMETHING DIFFERENT IN THE THRILLER LINE" MALAYA TRIBUNE PAVILION TO-DAY AT 6.15 9.15 FROM THE FAMOUS STAGE FLAY BY PATRICK HAMILTON. "GASLIGHT" SPECIAL ADDED ATTRACTION THE OFFICIAL FILM RECORD OF 'THE BATTLE243 words
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Advertisement275 1941-01-10 6 RECORD CROWDS AT EVERY SHOW "Far Away the Best Adventure Film Singapore has seen for a long time" —FREE PRESS (Jan. A^afiK^uN vArl I UL \9 p Swashbuckling Scoundrel! A •j^jriMr The star of the hour in a A Tk^^^mWi V f :\new virile romantic drama! lA j=^s£z!t Mm n275 words
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Article, Illustration26 1941-01-10 7 Men of a Bren gun carrier platoon of an Indian rifle regiment. These troops have adapted themselves remarkably well to mechanisation.26 words
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82 1941-01-10 7 "ITALY WILL COLLAPSE IN SIX MONTHS"— SPENDER Australian War Minister's Prediction At Karachi London, Jan. 9. INTERVIEWED in Karachi, Mr. P. C. Spender, Australian Minister for War, who is on his way back after spending Christmas with the Aussies in the Western Desert, declared he was quite convinced that theReuter - 82 words
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99 1941-01-10 7 London, Jan. 9. IL/IR. Chester Wllmout, of the Australian broadcasting field unit In Libya, to-day speke of the problem of dealing with thousands of prisoners. Often, he says, 200 or 300 Italian prisoners are guarded by only two or three Australians. Sometimes, the prisoners areReuter - 99 words
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Article79 1941-01-10 7 Italian Mission In Syria Reduced London, Jan. 9. i THE work of the Italian armistice commission in Syria is diminishing because of the changed situation in the Mediterranean, according to the Jerusalem correspondent of the IndeI pendent French Agency. He says that the personnel of the mission, which has alreadyReuter - 79 words
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55 1941-01-10 7 Zurich, Jan. 9. QNLY 40 per cent, at the year's exI v penditure will be covered by revenue under the Italian budget, according to the newspaper Stampa. The revenue during the next financial year is estimated at 29.000,000,000 lire. For the previous five yearsReuter - 55 words
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Article63 1941-01-10 7 Bombay, Jan. 9. SPECIAL prayers for the annihilation of Fascism and Naziism were offered by Muslims throughout India yesterday. Prayers for the safety of the Muslim countries in the Near and Middle East were also offered, while in bhopal additional prayers of thanksgiving for theReuter - 63 words
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Article100 1941-01-10 7 London, Jan. 9. A BRITISH sergeant pilot, singlehanded, has destroyed four out of a formation of five Italian bombers over the Mediterranean. The bombers three-engined Savoia machines were engaged in a bombing attack on British naval units. Flying a Hurricane, the British pilot dived into theirReuter - 100 words
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Article97 1941-01-10 7 Athens, Jan. 9. rB Italians made abortive attempts to us? ski troops behind the Greek lines In the northern sector of the Albanian front, it is learned from Salonica. Ski-ers filtered across in groups but owing to Greek vigilance and the Italians' ignorance of local geography,Reuter - 97 words
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Article87 1941-01-10 7 London, Jan. 9. SIR Frederick Stuart, Australian Minister for External Affairs and Social Services, to-day launched a Greece Day" throughout the O enmonwealth. Its purpose is 10 raise £30.000 to supply the Greek troops in Albania with warm clothing This will be in addition to the £70,000Reuter - 87 words
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57 1941-01-10 7 London, Jan. 9. iiTTRELESS operator Hackston of the TT British cargo steamer Haxby, who refused to obey a Nazi captain's order to decode intercepted messages when transferred from his own sinking ship to a Oerman raider has been appointed a member of theBritish Wireless - 57 words
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Article, Illustration32 1941-01-10 7 'lheLe South African troops in Kenya are seen nearinj the end of a 17raile route inarch. South African training is rigorous and the men are exceptionally fit.32 words
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Advertisement274 1941-01-10 7 RAFFLES HOTEL TO -NIGHT SUNDAY DINNER DANCE REGIMENTAL BAND (iniormal) p.m. to midnight CONCERT ..inner iMt -pjjg GORDO N NO BALLROOM HTrHTANnFR O ADMISSION CHARGE IlUjrliiii«LJfcno By kind permission of Lt.-CoL TO-MORROW W. J. Graham M.C. and Officers IN THE OPEN AIR PALM M U CABARET COURT ATTRACTION 830 10274 words
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Advertisement428 1941-01-10 7 3 Shows TO-DAY fiATUAY """">"< 3.15,6.15,9.15. "ft I lift I SOES Moraine Sh»w to-morrow II o'clock PHONE 3400 THREE RATHBONE IMTtHSE 20th iwAvn H^rCVi^ e rJ mtuu. P\yic\Vk vl PirMMMMt <ikh>ii> nMmi«omiM w/TN^S^^ m^flfl British Movieton "T "<«>'' s»^JI lihilf hit ntonstrout concHt V U Am»«A m»« .holt lowc b<OM»hl428 words
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934 1941-01-10 8 The Straits Times SING A PORE, FRIDAY, JAN. 10, 1941. (495th Day Of The War.) Too Stringent Wartime control of imports and exports is a highly complex business I that is necessary on a variety of I grounds. First of all the public I must be protected against shortage and934 words
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Article139 1941-01-10 8 Ancestry Of "Confirmed Bachelor" •To the Editor of the Straits Times Sir,— "Confirmed Bachelor," whose letter appeared In your Monday's issue, apparently considers that he is a complete and self-sufficient entity which has brought itself into the world. He regards marriage and, presumably, the propagation of the species, as139 words
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Letters To The Editor
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Letter361 1941-01-10 8 How To Solve Problem Of Partnerships To the Editor of the Straits Times Sir, With reference to the letter of J in your 'ssue of Jan. 6, the remedy in the case put forward by him is for the partnership agreement to be so amended as to provide361 words
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Letter238 1941-01-10 8 Collection Should Be Made In Malaya To the Editor of the Straits Time* Sir,— A few days ago it was stated in the papers that 500 planes had been built in Britain from broken aluminium pots and pans which ordinarily I would have been thrown away as useless238 words
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114 1941-01-10 8 TAXING BACHELORS Interest Of The State In Marriage To the Editor of the Straits Times Sir, Whatever the motives of persons embarking on marriage, the fact remains that if citizens did not marry and produce children in sufficient numbers, the State would step in with a subsidy, for the State114 words
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Letter103 1941-01-10 8 To the Editor of the Strai.s Times Sir,— Something ought to be done about the odd happenings at Bukit Timah, reported in your issue of Jan. 3. "Figures were unusual, but expected in view of favourable weather conditions and the influx of considerable labour." I suppose cne cannot103 words
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439 1941-01-10 8 THE NAVY LEAGUE Need For A Branch In Malaya To the Editor of the Straits Times Sir.— A man like me is perhaps not qualified to write so many things in the Straits Times, but I flatter myself that I am a very earnest and keenly interested reader as well439 words
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Letter206 1941-01-10 8 Why Do They Still Exist? To the Editor of the Straits Times Sir, Your London Correspondent tells us by cable that: It is understood in knowledgeable quarters that the Lord Mayor is likely to receive, to-morrow, an offer from an anonymous British multi-millionaire to defray the entire cost of206 words
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Letter211 1941-01-10 8 The Place For Foolish Busybodies To the Editor of the Straits Times Sir, With reference to your leader in yesterday's editicn, I hasten to support, if I may. what you wrote on the subject of "reprisals." I think that all the so-called conscientious objectors to reprisals should be sent211 words
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317 1941-01-10 8 "QUID PRO QUO" A.A. Milne On Wartime Taxation To the Editor of the Straits Times Sir,— The enclosed lines, written when Sir John Simon was Chancellor of the Exchequer, seem suitable to present times for readers of your esteemed Journal.— Yours, etc., WILLING TAXPAYER. Singapore, Jan. 5. PROM VERSES "QUID317 words
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Letter270 1941-01-10 8 Hurling Coconuts t Barking Up Trees To the Editor of the Straits Times Sir,— lt is refreshing to compare notes with such a courteous disputant as "Reader," to whom I wish a Happy New Year and lots of good hunting and shooting. I am far from wishing to270 words
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Letter150 1941-01-10 8 To the Editor of the Straits Times Sir, The section of Napier-Holland Road which borders the Tanglin Bar-* racks is becoming a veritable deathtrap. A short while ago three cars were in the ditch within as many, days, and over a period ot the last three months or so150 words
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Advertisement298 1941-01-10 8 CICKFORDS ASPIRIN Cr»ii« J 10 32 o«. t S Km MCWOM 6 SC'iS nwirto f MmgH»«iiMw> wi'i.'t'niiMWwmi Vmtrtbm*»n. I'MTCI) TRADING AGENCIES. lI.IXVISION RECEIVING KQI ITMENT by W. T. Cockint I book explains the principles upon which thf modern trltvMon receiver works. deals with ths design of It* essential parts. There298 words
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Advertisement38 1941-01-10 8 S. P. C. K. < 111 Rt II BOOK-SHOP tZ. Bras Basah Road. Phone 423« 'dor* to Raffles Institution) stocks BIBLES OF ALL KINDS FOR C;iFTS AND STTDY JOHN DUKE Mart uf act v. ing Optician. 21, BATTERY ROAD.38 words
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Advertisement109 1941-01-10 8 BP SO PROUD OF THE RACE L, TO WHICH YOU BELONG that you will be as Jealous of its honour as you are of its safely, and that you will fight for both with equal determination The struggle will be arduous, it may be long, and it will certainly demand109 words
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472 1941-01-10 9 Gen. WavelUs Order Being Awaited Being CAPTURE OF WHOLE OF LIBYA SEEN AS POSSIBILITY Italians Demoralized By British Offensive THE fall of Tobrok—for fall it will at the time to be chosen b> (ien. Sir Archibald Wavell —will undeniably open up It.«Reuter - 472 words
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Article196 1941-01-10 9 Amphibians Must Be Expected London. Jan. 10. THE possibility of the Germans using amphibian tanks in invasion operations was mentioned in the course of a talk to the Press in London by the commander of the newly-formed R03 ral Armoured Corps. The Germans I am quiteBritish Wireless - 196 words
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58 1941-01-10 9 Bombs Dropped In Eire Were German Made Dublin. Jan. 10. THK bombs dropped at Rathdc-wn Park in l>ubin during the night •>f Jan. 1 and on Donore Terrace in Dublin the following night have now b.m identified as of German oririn. says a statement issued last night on behalf ofReuter - 58 words
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98 1941-01-10 9 London, Jan. 10. HIS characteristic loyalty has landed Mr. Sjoerd Gerbrandy. son ol Holland's exiled Premier, In a Nazi gao; in Holland. The free Dutch newspaper in London. Vrij Nederland. relates that the N'izis ordered the arrest of Mr. Gerbrandy as "a reprisalReuter - 98 words
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Article154 1941-01-10 9 AMERIC AN UNIT IN THE HOME GUARD London, Jan 10. MR Winston Churchill, the Prime M'nister. inspected ihe first American nn.oriz.d squadron of the Home Guard on the Hi rse Guards Parade rday. The squadron is made up nf American business and professional men resid?n; in London and was formMzrd154 words
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96 1941-01-10 9 London, Jan. 8. TPWO battalions of Free French troops particpating in the operations against Bardia were among the first to reach the road to the west cutting off the Italian retreat in the direction of Tobruk. according to news received In well-informed French quartersReuter - 96 words
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Article35 1941-01-10 9 17OURTEEN regional heads of the r Fascist party have been removed from office, according a Rome report quoted by the Swiss radio, which adds that their successors have already been appointed. Reuter.Reuter - 35 words
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229 1941-01-10 9 Scurvy In Holland Due To Nazi Ersatz Food London, Jan. 8. AN epidemic of scurvy has broken out in Holland and the Dutch people firmly believe that Hitler's "grain and rye loaf is responsible. So sure are they that they have named the present acute form of disease "broodschurft" orReuter - 229 words
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Article, Illustration24 1941-01-10 9 ISrkish troops are seen here escorting Italian and native prisoners from Libya to the concentration camps on the Egyptian border.24 words
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Article, Illustration434 1941-01-10 9 No French Confirmation Of Any Large-Scale Hostilities T*HE Thailand army is advancing steadily into Cambodia, the most westerly province of French Indo-China. according to a Thai High Command communique issued at Bangkok. The fighting is stated to be on a scale greatly in excessReuter - 434 words
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Article155 1941-01-10 9 A.imis, Jan. 10. I7URTHER successes in Albania are reported in yesterday's Greek war communique. Important heights were occupied at the point of the bayonet during local engagements yesterday. A communique says that about 200 prisoners fell into Greek hands as well as much material, including 20Reuter - 155 words
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61 1941-01-10 9 London, Jan. 10. I*HE Japanese military mission arrived here last night, according to a German radio announcement. The delegation travelled via Russia. The mission, headed by Gen. Yamashita, is expected to remain In Germany for some time, and extensive contacts in the military sphere areReuter - 61 words
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Article96 1941-01-10 9 London. Jan. 10. FR the first time in four nights enemy planes and anti-aircraft guns were heard in the London area. Enemy planes were also reported over widely scattered districts in England and Wales. The raiders over London were kept at a high altitude byReuter - 96 words
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41 1941-01-10 9 Paris, Jan. 10. REGISTRATION of Jewish businesses in France is proceeding steadily according to a report from Paris to the official German news agency. More than 7,000 Jewish businesses in Paris have been registered. Reuter.Reuter - 41 words
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195 1941-01-10 9 Roosevelt Sees Democratic Leaders In Senate And House Washington, Jan. 0. PRESIDENT Roosevelt summoned Democratic leaders in the Senate and House of Representatives to a conference this afternoon on legislation to give him virtually unlimited authority to lend and lease war material195 words
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Article114 1941-01-10 9 London, Jan. 10. MR. Harry Hopkins, President Roosevelt's personal representative, arrived in London last evening. He declined to make any statement at present concerning the nature of his mission. i An air raid alert was in force and j guns were booming when Mr. Hopkins!Reuter - 114 words
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Article129 1941-01-10 9 London. Jan. 10. ABOUT 200 000 Germans are now I settled in Polish territory, which j has been incorporated into the Reich, according to figure? available in Polish quarters in London. Almo6t three-quarters of these Germans re- j cently repatriated from the Baltic states areReuter - 129 words
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Article186 1941-01-10 9 \.y Tell Hitler, Asks War Secretary Washington, Jan 9 FURTHER defence measures were announced to-day. Following yesterday's Intimation of naval reorganization, Mr. Henry L. Stimson, Secretary of war, has stated that the United States army commands at the Panama Canal and in the CaribDean area areReuter - 186 words
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Article69 1941-01-10 9 Berlin, Jan. 10. HUNGARO-Rumanlan disputes are f> be discussed at a conference to be held in the middle of January, states a report from Bucharest to the oTicial German news agency. The Rumanian delegation will presumably be headed by M. Traian Pop, Minister of National Property,69 words
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52 1941-01-10 9 Washington. Jan. 9. U l\/I Y ncart Soes out to France In these days of her travail." says President Roosevelt in a message to Marshal Pctain, adding, I pray that the French people may soon again enjoy the blessings of peace with liberty, equality andReuter - 52 words
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389 1941-01-10 10 Another Substantial Gift From Traction Co., Employees SHOP'S MONTHLY DONATION BASED ON TURNOVER ANOTHKK hurdle passed! Between the four and five million dollar marks The War Fund has progressed wry -*lottly but it is getting steadily nearer to the higher fimirc and 10-Hay389 words
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Article170 1941-01-10 10 r«-d;iy s LW Pasre 5 Attends Conference In State Council Chamber (From Our Own Ci respondent) Penan?, Jan. 10. THE Governor, Sir Shenton Thomas, accompanied by Lady Thomas and his ADC. with the Regent of Kedah. the Rajah of Perils and Mr. J. D. Hall, British170 words
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Article81 1941-01-10 10 Wellington, Jxn. 10. POIXOWING President Roosevelt's conference with democratic leaden at the White House yesterday. It was announced the Administration's bill aathoririnc the "lease and lend" programme to aid Britain and ether nations fighting the Axis would Me introduced in both House* to-day. Senator ftarkley who will introduceReuter - 81 words
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Article145 1941-01-10 10 ILUMIv HOTKI. Dinner Dance (Informal) 8 pjn. to M GARKKK THEATRE, GEYLANG Zoebaida Thr Sensational Malay Ta'Hc nt 6.45 9 p.m. CUAT WORLD Cabaret: 7.30 to 9 9 p.m. to Midnight. Cilcbo: Zoebaida. Sky: {toad to Singapore. HAPPT THFATRE < Happy Worldl a: |.II Prahalada. Seaside; 8 p.m. B145 words
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108 1941-01-10 10 A GOOD demand for badges for the Malayan Motorists' Fighter Fund are reported from all parts of the country. It is not possible to give any accurate figure for the total so far subscribed, but it is estimated that it is about $10,000. Five108 words
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Article245 1941-01-10 10 Johore Players Aid War Fund THE Johore Players' "Babes in the Wood" pantomime, which opened at the Victoria Theatre last night, is excellent entertainment. This witty show calls for some clever acting and Jo Keene, the producer, and the entire cast deserve 'enty of praise for scoping such245 words
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514 1941-01-10 10 PASSING OF CHIEF SCOUT Memorial Services On Jan. 19 MEMORIAL services for the Chief Scout of All the World, Lord Baden- Powell of Gilwell, who died on Wednesday, are to be held in Singapore on Sunday, Jan. 19 and will be attended by all Scouts and Guides. Full details of514 words
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Article154 1941-01-10 10 MR. J. H. Abbott, well known in Rugby football circles in Malaya, early thii week "tackled" an intruder in his house and during the scuffle both fell from the verandah to the ground 12 feet below Mr. Abbott, who is now in Penan*, wan awakened by154 words
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Article, Illustration279 1941-01-10 10 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, Jan. 10. MR. C. L. F. (Jimmy) Talalla, the 19-year-old second son of Mr. and Mrs. H. B. Talalla, who leaves Kuala Lumpur to-day to join the Government Flying School as cadet for the R.A.F., is279 words
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Article, Illustration31 1941-01-10 10 One of the many battered and burnt-out Italian vehicles that littered the desert after the British Imperial forces had carried their offensive into Libya.31 words
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297 1941-01-10 10 Sequel To Fatal Accident In Kuala Lumpur (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Jan. 10. AE. CAREY-FOSTER, described as a judge and veterinary surgeon of the Straits Racing Association, was to-day sentenced to four months' simple imprisonment by Mr. G. L. Howe, the first297 words
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56 1941-01-10 10 KLUANG Road is now clear for light traffic only says a message from the Executive Engineer In charge of the district. There is still one foot of water at the 19th mile from Kluang but the flood appears to be subsiding. Three bridges on56 words
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279 1941-01-10 10 TRIAL OF R.A.F. FLIGHT-SGT. Found Guilty On Three Charges TO BE REDUCED TO RANKS TLIGHT-SGT. Georgt LaiiatOpbtV r Press, of the Royal Air Force, Seletar, who was recently tried by court martial on three charges under the Air Force Act, was found guilty on all charges. The findings of the279 words
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Article41 1941-01-10 10 MR. W. H. Macgregor has been admitted to the General Hospital. Singaprre, with eye trouble. The indisposition does not give cause for anxiety, but us the sight is affected. Mr. Macgregor is unable to maintain his correspondence.41 words
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Article36 1941-01-10 10 Included in the list of units of the S.S.V which arc being called up for continuous training is the Singapore Volunteer Intelligence Platoon. The name of this unit w+m inadvertently omitted from the list published yesterday.36 words
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Advertisement12 1941-01-10 10 (Advertisement of The General Electric Co.] Ltd* of England, "Magnet House." Singapore.)12 words
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345 1941-01-10 11 "World Situation" Given As Reason For Decision ORGANIZATION SET UP WILL BE KEPT ALIVE THE world situation has caused the postponement <: to *an indefinite date*' of the decennial Malayan census which was to have taken place in July this year. Hut the organization,345 words
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224 1941-01-10 11 DELIVERY OF AIR MAILS Cheaper Service Gets Home First AIRMAILS to London are still M omething of a gamble. A letter posted at the 55 cents per ',^-oz. rate for transit by air as far as Durban and thence by surface mail may reach London as quickly as, or even224 words
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Article60 1941-01-10 11 ALL persons resident in the Straits Settlements who have an effective con trolling Interest in any company set up or incorporated outside the sterling aren are requested to report this fact, and to give particulars, to thr- Controller of Foreign Exchange, Union Building. Singapore. An official60 words
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Article16 1941-01-10 11 Mr. J. Bain. Malayan Educational Bervice, has been appointed to act as mirxrintcndent of Education. Johoie.16 words
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Article62 1941-01-10 11 THE exhibition of paintings by the visiting Chinese artist, Mr. Yang Sin Sam, which was to take place at the Victoria Memorial Hall to-day, has, owing to unforeseen circumstances, I i been transferred to the Lingnan: Branch School, 40, Orchard Road. The exhibition will be open from 862 words
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Article82 1941-01-10 11 There were 236 deaths In Singapore last week, states the Municipal health statement, chief causes being tuberculosis (37), pneumonia (27). enteritis U9>. convulsions l7) and beri-berl (12). Comparative figures for the previous week and the corresponding >veeJt of last year (In brackets) were 30 (30), 22 (40, 20 (18), 1182 words
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Article, Illustration76 1941-01-10 11 Mr. and Mrs. undrew fan Eng Shiang after their marriage ytsterday. The ceremony was performed in old Chinese style and both bride and groom wore full wedding gowns. Mr. Tan is attached to the Royal Army Service Corps, Singapore, and is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Tan Soon Teck76 words
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288 1941-01-10 11 FRENCHMEN IN THAILAND Thai Police Issue Instructions AN official announcement In Bangkok yesterday stated "In view of incessant acts of aggression committed by the French in Indo-China against Thailand, and in order to preserve peacj and order within Thailand, the Police Department has issued an order on Jan. 6 instructing288 words
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218 1941-01-10 11 CHINESE SCHOOLS IN THAILAND 300 May Be Reopened In Near Future APPROXIMATELY 300 Chinese ver- nacular schools in Thailand may soon be reopened, and Chinese children in Thailand will no longer have to leave home to join Chinese schools outside the country. Thailand Chinjese are holding a meeting, it is218 words
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Article48 1941-01-10 11 There will be a meeting of the Indian Youth League at the league premises on Sunday at 6.30 p.m. under the presidency jof SJt. R. Kumarasamy. Pandit Ram Avthar Sharma will deliver a lecture in Hindi on "Our Duty." Mr. M. Narayanasamy will translate the speech Into Tamil.48 words
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217 1941-01-10 11 PROFITEERING IN FIREWOOD Check On Evasion Of Control Rules THE following communique has been received from the Food Controller Malaya A notification published in a Gaze.te Extraordinary contains maximum prices at which firewood and charcoal may be sold in Singapore ny wholesale and by retail. There is ac tually no217 words
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146 1941-01-10 11 •T*HE Selangor Defence Corps have now enrolled over 170 men in Kuala Lumpur and in districts. It has been arranged for more men in district areas to be dealt with very shortly. So far, the members of the Corps art in the main146 words
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Article69 1941-01-10 11 MEWS has been received in Kuala •H Lumpur by cable of the death on Sunday last of Mrs. Vethavanam, the widow of the late Rev. R. V. Vethavanam, first Indian missionary in the F.M.S., who was attached to St. Mary's Church, Kuah Lumpm. until 1904. Mrs.69 words
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Article68 1941-01-10 11 MR. ANDREW Tan Eng Shiang, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Tan Soo Teck, of Singapore and Malacca, was married to Miss Oon Beng Cheng, the second daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Oon Sim Kong, of Singapore, yesterday. The wedding was in old Chinese style and took place68 words
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280 1941-01-10 11 CEVERAL offers for the wreck of the 4,914-ton Norwegian motor-ship Hoegh Transporter which lies at the bottom of the sea in Singapore Harbour have been made locally. Tenders called for last year by Messrs. Ritchie and Bisset, consulting engineers, Singapore, closed on Dec.280 words
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429 1941-01-10 11 All Free French Committees Will Be Visited M GUY DE SCHOMPRE, representative in the Far East of Gen. Charles do Gaulle, expects to Iravc Singapore about the middle of next month on a visit to Free French committees \\t the Philippines, Hong Kong, China429 words
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Article318 1941-01-10 11 Planters Leave From Training CIPOPEAN Volunteers c:f all ranks who arc "encr-Rod in the bMIMM of growing: and producing tropical agricultural products" will be entitled to have love to return to their civil vocation between Mar. 3 and 5 (fooih days lachMHw) during their period of intensive training, states an318 words
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Advertisement65 1941-01-10 11 -fa! SUPASOFT KNITTED SQUARES Softer than old-style Terry. No Bunching between the legs. Creating Contentment and Happiness. No irritating and chafing. These delightfully soft squares are fully absorbent and have been created by a reputed firm of Baby Linen Specialists in England. CELLOPHANE WRAPPED. SIZE 24" x 24" PRICE *965 words
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Article299 1941-01-10 12 Hung In Ward Room Of Destroyer THE First Lord of the Admiralty, Mr. A. V. Alexander, has received from Colonel Frank Knox, the UjS. Secretary of the Navy, two pictures of Abraham Lincoln. One will har.g in the Ward Room of H.M.S. Lincoln, a destroyer, recently transferred299 words
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Article83 1941-01-10 12 Suggestion Of Inter-Faith Committee In U.S. TTHE Inter-Faith Committee to Aid the Democracies, a new organization in the United States with Catholic, Jewish, and Protestant clergy and laymen, has Issued a declaration urging war supplies to be freely given or lent to Britain. The declaration urges President83 words
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Article89 1941-01-10 12 Further Releases Urged In United States SOME members of the United States Administration may recommend that a number of Army planes and more reconditioned destroyers be supplied to Britain. The British United Press representative at Washington reports this, says a message to the Sydney Daily89 words
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Article52 1941-01-10 12 A PLAN to promote the use of creosote, a colourless oily fluid distilled from wood-tar, as a fuel for commercial motor vehicles, will be introduced in Britain on Jan. 24. The plan Is similar to that under which coal tar oils are used for a52 words
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Article49 1941-01-10 12 r pHE Palestine Government is not issuing an immigration schedule for the seven months ending in April, because 8.000 immigrants, unable to reach Palestine, because of war-time difficulties, might arrive during the next few months. Since April, 1939, 12.270 legal and 26.000 illegal immigrants have entered Palestine.49 words
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Article25 1941-01-10 12 Mr. A. R. Murray, Senior Drainage and Irrigation Engineer, Malay States, has been seconded for service in Johore as State DrainiRe and Irrigation Engineer, Johore.25 words
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Article, Illustration52 1941-01-10 12 Amusing scene at a sentry post in Dover. A notice has been affixed to the 'barrier, written in German, reading "Military warning. Danger to life. No through way." Signed by ''Heinrich von Pigow, Oberlieutenant" H. Pigow (CO.) A British Tommy grins at the notice as he leans on52 words
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Article254 1941-01-10 12 Only Four Lost In Transit During Course Of Year A STATEMENT from the Lockheed Aircraft Corporation, U.S.A., says that only four Hudson reconnaissance bombers, out of the hundreds which have been shipped to Britain and Australia, have been lost at sea one when a vessel254 words
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Article217 1941-01-10 12 Women Passive Defence Work A NUMBER of women volunteering for first aid and other defence work in Kuala Lumpur are seriously troubled about the supervision of their children while they are on active duty, states the Malay Mail. The W.V.R.B. has asked Mrs. Fawcett, 8 Syers217 words
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256 1941-01-10 12 A REASSURING report on the treatment of British prisoners captured by the Germans has been received through the Red Cross. "Conditions are better than might have been expected. The greatest need is news from home." These are broadly speaking, the conclusions of two256 words
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Article306 1941-01-10 12 Few Psychological Breakdowns r[ERE have been very few cases of psychological breakdowns due to air raids in London, states a Sydney doctor in the Medical Journal of Australia. The doctor was on emergency medical service duty in the East End of London, and. as he says,306 words
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Article108 1941-01-10 12 Kota Ijnggi-Mersmg Road Submerged WHILE floods on ths Kluang-Mersinß road caused by heavy rains on the East Coast of Malaya have receded they are reported to be rising along the .section betwjfll Kota Tin Mersing. At the forty-set ond mile the wa is two feet six108 words
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Article39 1941-01-10 12 "'THE History of the Royal Engineers' is the title of the talk to be broadcast to-night from the Singapore Station at 7.10. This talk is one in the series "The History of the Regiments."39 words
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Article43 1941-01-10 12 Johannesburg, Jan. 9. HOPE when Abyssinia is cleaned up 1 the South Africans will volunteer for other theatres of war. the dtputy Prime Minister, Col. Denys Reitz, nld in a speech at the Soldiers' f'.ub hore yesterday. Reuter.Reuter - 43 words
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Article57 1941-01-10 12 HPHE monthly social of the Indian Association of oinsapore will lxheld on Sunday at "5 D.m. at the Clerical Union Hall. Mr S. Nataralan will deliver a lecture in Tamil on "Robust Health In Nature." The Musical and Dramatic Section will render musical items, and tea will57 words
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Advertisement341 1941-01-10 12 v^\v\_ Have your Worn-out tyres retreaded *vA \V\ by v«. It costs you \of the price of ■L*\v W\\\\ a new tYTe anc f g yoB you *k e same 33-34 Rochore (uul Rd.. S*porr. fhonr 2M2 J 1 Dealers in new and secondhand Tyre*, ni Vr I F Batteries341 words
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Advertisement81 1941-01-10 12 jgk Tailored by R A A B fl/Uk A fefe SINGAPORE'S FINEST |J B TAILOR When you wear clothes cut by Raub. ■f I you feel at east on all occasions. 1 I for his fine English suitings are i 1 I 1 designed and cut under Mr. J. Kaab's81 words
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546 1941-01-10 13 Threat To Invade Eire On Pretext liriiatn May Violate Neutrality London, Jan. 9. THE Nazis fired a new shot in the war of nerves last night when a mythical British plan "to invade Eire was unearthed by Dr. Goebbels' propaganda machine. The546 words
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86 1941-01-10 13 London, Jan. 9. CONDITIONS in alien camps in Gre«t Britain are now "very nearly satisfactory." said Lord chairman of the Advisory Council on Aliens today. Tent camps had been abolished before winter set in, medical arrangements to prevent epidemic had been overhauled, and NaziReuter - 86 words
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Article, Illustration51 1941-01-10 13 The lloi.it- (.u.ir°ui of a Scottish town have organized a motor-boat natrol (or mm on the <anaLs and waterways of the district to protect factories and hui!din?s- Picture shows one of the motor-boats with a Lewis Kun mounted in the hows. Home Onardswith rifles complete the51 words
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Article126 1941-01-10 13 London. Jan. 9. ry\. Lackl on night raiders Lr ngrre for the first time in deeds mrrltini ■.wank to RAF. fliers. night -Lieut John Cunningham of the Auxiliary Air f\>ri:e, who is given the D.F.C., has carried out 25 night >> durnip: which he has destroyedReuter - 126 words
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Article52 1941-01-10 13 London, Jan. 9. AUSTRALIA is to form an armoured, corps of the Australian Imperial: Forces, which will include an arm-1 oured division. The Commonwealth War Cabinet, announcing th.s decision, stated that tanks and other equipment which will rost millions of pounds will be manu- red in Australia.52 words
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Article46 1941-01-10 13 London, Jail. 9. r:ee French fortes headquarters have announced that the French submarine Narval has been sunk by fi.rmy action during recent operations Uith the Allied forces. The Narval was the nrst unit of the French Navy to rally to Qtm. d^Gaulle. -British Wireless.British Wireless - 46 words
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105 1941-01-10 13 Danube Countries Cannot Make Up Axis' Losses Due To Blockade Washington, Jan. 9. ALTHOUGH Germany Is doing everything possible to expand production, the Axis powers have little chance of success in their effort* to extract from the Danube basin countries the food, fodder and fibre supplies which normally would beReuter - 105 words
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233 1941-01-10 13 London. Jan. 10. I^EN over 30 years of age, who are iTI due to register under the Military Service Act to-morrow or Jan. 18. may apply for vacancies in the civil defence forces in lieu of military service. This was announcedReuter - 233 words
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Article, Illustration25 1941-01-10 13 The King watrhin? with interest an Australian soldier assembling a Vickers run while blindfolded, during a visit to the Eastern Command.25 words
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584 1941-01-10 13 N. I. Stands Guard In East As Great Britain's Ally London, Jan. 9. INTERESTING comments upon the 1 position of the Netherlands Indies were made in London to-day by Dr. Slotemaker de Brume of the Netherlands Colonial Office. As a result of the invasion of the Netherlands in May, theBritish Wireless - 584 words
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Advertisement694 1941-01-10 13 DISTINCTIVE FOOTWEAR A BECTTVE shoes of unsurpassed \W Quality— are made in Northam- U pton. the Home of BritUh Foot- )\j wear. From soles to upprr.- ;\'< Phey have a style and appearance Al which have larncd them the re- Uy putation: "One of Britain's Finest aho*>s \Vj^ As illustrated694 words
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Article, Illustration16 1941-01-10 14 \n Indian tank hunting squad going into action in the Western Desert.16 words
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353 1941-01-10 14 Proposals Are Made For Rushing Measure Through Committee Washington, Jan. 9. THE United States "lend and lease*' bill has been completed by Administration experts. It may be introduced to Congress to-day and proposals will be made for rushing it through by jointReuter - 353 words
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Article129 1941-01-10 14 Athens, Jan. 9. ••MTHATEVER circumstances the Greeks wiU not yield.' declared the Greek Press Minister M. Nicoloudis. replying to New Year wishes from the Foreign Press Association. M. Nicoloudis declared. "Our great leader and Premier Gen. Metarcas, by his historic refusal on the night of Oct.Reuter - 129 words
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Article105 1941-01-10 14 Special Privilege Given Halifax London, Jan. 9. KMR- Churchill's statement to-day ITI that Lord Halifax, Ambassador to Washington, while in Britain on any visit would hold the position of a Minister of the Crown, mar be taken as an indication of the supreme importance the Prime Minister attaches to theReuter - 105 words
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105 1941-01-10 14 "Spring Offensive" By The Farmers London, Jan. 8. TPHE Ministry of Agriculture sia.es that preparations are already in hand for the spring offensive on the Home front. Tractors, ploughs, drills and harrows are coming from factories at Home and from abrcad in greater quantities than ever before. In the nexcBritish Wireless - 105 words
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85 1941-01-10 14 San Diego (Cal.>, Jan. 9. rE Ford Motor Company and the Consolidated Aircraft Corporation are to co-operate in the production of big bombers for national defence. This announcement was made today by Mr. Edsell Ford and Major R. H Fleet, the heads of the twoReuter - 85 words
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213 1941-01-10 14 London. Jan. 9. «^»EN. DE GAULLE has called on his fellow countrymen to rally round the Cross of Lorraine. That upright cross will stand high aloft when the crooked Swastika is in the dust and the banner of Joan of Arc standardReuter - 213 words
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Article, Illustration895 1941-01-10 14 Mr. Churchill Pays Tribute To President Roosevelt London, Jan. 0. THft paramount importance of Anglo-American unity in the present crucial world phase was expounded by Mr. Winston Churchill, the Prime Minister, in a speech to-day in an address to "The Pilgrims." theReuter - 895 words
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Article199 1941-01-10 14 Offer By British Government Nyeri <Kenya>, Jan. 9. LORD Baden-Powell, the Chief Scout, was buried to-day in a tiny cemetery here. TK Tuneral was carried out with ful n lltary honours befitting Lord B'-den- Powell's rank as lieutenantgeneral. Lady Baden-Powell was not present as she had been obligedReuter - 199 words
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Article288 1941-01-10 14 American Sculptor Battle Of France A/1 AJ OR Stuart Benson, 63. American srulptor. author, and soldier, is going to Tahiti to work and try to forget the battle of France. He has arrived in Sydney in an American freighter after escaping from France, where he was288 words
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Advertisement400 1941-01-10 14 C |iG till The New Leader A NEW TIE Creation made from the finest Australian Merino Wool in a special featherweight quality. ENSIGN TIES are specially made to rive a better knot. ENSIGN TIES are guaranteed uncrushable A n Empire Product. Obtainable at all Gml Dmter*. Distributors: THE NOUVEAUX CO.400 words
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Article, Illustration340 1941-01-10 15 Wanderers The Champion Side BY beating the Royal Australian Air Force, the R«fc, by nine points to nil on the Singapore Cricket Club padang last Saturday, the Army Wanderers have completed thrir programme, in the Malayan Kuthy I'nion's series of matches In aid of war charities, an unbeaten side. The340 words
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Article219 1941-01-10 15 pLENTY ol Inten st is being taken in t/,-day i Australian Rules exhibition f<x>tball match on the old polo ground In Mi Nair Road between the R A.A.F. taeletan. Blues, and the R.A-A.F. ti*emba\vungi. Reds. Judging :rom the practice game played between the t^vo teams on Tuesday,219 words
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232 1941-01-10 15 WAJiriME foo ball Is feeling the i pinch On ;wu cceaetoni visiting teams liund thom.seiv.-s short, of playWS, and adv. pled the novel procedure oi sending a boy around the arena, carrying a billb -ard asking for volunteer pi.nyers from among the232 words
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724 1941-01-10 15 State Had No Victories In Three Games Played (From Our Own Correspondent) Ipoh, Jan. S. THAT, owing: to the embodiment of Volunteers, the com- mittee decided it was impossible to put forward any names for seleccion in the annual Malay States versus Colony cricket724 words
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55 1941-01-10 15 'From Our Own Carredponder-U Penang, Jan. 8. THE following have been selected *o represent Penang against Perak in l State hockey match here on Saturday: Abdul Karim; Chanan Singh, Wee Chong Ghee; Carrier, Wilson, Sukkhuru Khan: Chong Fong Chin, Piara Singh, Eii Hong Lay,55 words
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Article54 1941-01-10 15 Australian Football: R.A.A.F. (Seletar) Blues vs. R.A.A.F. (Sembawang) Red*, McNair Road. Hockey: S.C.C. vs. RAF. (Kalian k). S.C.C.; SRC vs. RJV.F. (H.Q.), SRC; SCR.C. vs. Naval Police, SCR.C Indian Assn. vs. R.A.0.C., Bales. ic r Rugger: S.C.C. (B). vs. HAf. (Seletar), S.C.C. Boxing: Singapore Amateur Boxin; Assn.54 words
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250 1941-01-10 15 Negri Hockey Team To Meet Singapore (From Our Own Correspondent) Seremban, Jan. 7. SINGAPORE hockey enthusiasts who have been looking forward to a fery keen struggle on Saturday when Megri Sembilan meets Singapore on the 5.C.C. padang may be disappointed :or Negri Sembilan is unable to muster Is strongest side250 words
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116 1941-01-10 15 (From Our Own Correspondent) Ipoh, Jan. 10. /"\NLY a few horses were seen this morning in slow work when candidates entered for the Perak "Spitfire" meeang were exercised. Fenn's Shipley and Swelter cantered round together, the newcomer Shipley shewing up well. Swelter looks fit. MacLachlan116 words
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Article59 1941-01-10 15 THE following Is the R.A.F. Blues team to meet the R.A.AP. Reds In a Malayan Rugby Union game at Jalan Besar stadium to-morrow: Cpl. James: F'Lt. Williams, fkX Lapish, P/O. Price, F/O. Pearson; Cpl. Horrabin, Lac Thomas: Sgt. Da-wson, Cpl. Jordan, Cpl. McLachlan. S/Ldr. Duncan, F/O. Jones,59 words
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Article, Illustration45 1941-01-10 15 S. R. C. Meet Punjabs On Padang A. Clarke runs up with the ball a phase of play in the hockey match on the S.R.C. padang- on Wednesday in which the SRC. beat the Punjab Regiment by one roal to nil. S raits Times picture.45 words
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509 1941-01-10 15 Annual Report Of Singapore Amateur Association DEFERENCE to the services rendered the Singapore Amateur Football Association by the late Mr. W. W. Dean is made in the annual report of the Council for the year ended October, 1940. ..i linrnvn i.u'kiiiv "U'» "Mr. Dean509 words
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Article72 1941-01-10 15 (From Our Own Correspondent) Seremban, Jan. 7. TTHE only Negrl Sembilan player to represent the North in the North versus Scuth rugger match at Kuala Lumpur on Jan. 25 is Harding, a forward, who hails from New Zealand. Known in local rugger circles as72 words
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Article78 1941-01-10 15 (From Our Own Correspondent) Klang, Saturday. MEMBERS of the Selangor Coast Club, Klang, who wish to partake in the forthcoming football league, are requested to notify Mr. Yap Chai Thuan football member, or Mr. Tan Hool Piang, sports secretary, on or before Jan. 15. Prizes will be given78 words
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Article282 1941-01-10 15 Penang Score I—o1 0 Victory Over Perak <From Our Own Correspondent) I'enaiiK. Jan. 9. "THE Penang women's hotkey team scored a creditable victory this evening when they defeated the I'eraU women by the only coal of the match played at the llutchings School ground in aid of282 words
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77 1941-01-10 15 JOHNNY Hutchinson, the clever ne^ro boxer, has nude an oiler to contribute 5 p?r cent, of his earnings to the Lord Mayor's Patriotic Fund, write* a correspondent in the Sydney Morning Herald. He gave a similar percentage when he was last in Australia. Hui-chinson77 words
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494 1941-01-10 16 ARMY OF 100,000 ON KENYA KORDER READY TO MARCH K.A.F. Again Pound Libyan Bases: Aid Tribesmen Capture Outpost ABYSSINIAN tribesmen, R.A.F. bombers and British tanks are now combining to weaken Italy's hold on her African Empire. Abyssinians, thirsting to revenge the invasion of 1998Reuter - 494 words
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Article34 1941-01-10 16 London, Jan. 9. A DM. Leahy, new U.S. Amoassauor to Vichy, was to-day received by Marshal retain for a general discussion of the international situation. The meeting lasted half-an-hour.—Reuter.Reuter - 34 words
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84 1941-01-10 16 Moscow, Jan. 9. CTAFF work and good co-operation between land, sea aud air forces were the main reasons for the rapid Capture of Bardia, states the newspaper Red Fleet. The British success along the Libyan coast, according to the newspaper, may possibly force theReuter - 84 words
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404 1941-01-10 16 London, Jan. 9. A FREE-ENTRY training scheme started for the R.A.F. will he open to 700,000 boys between the ages of 16 and 18 and, in certain cases, to younger boys. This was revealed in London to-day by the Secretary of State forReuter - 404 words
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Article, Illustration61 1941-01-10 16 London, Jan. 9. 'THE Governor of Burma has au- thorized the raising of two more infantry battalions as a further step in the expansion of Burma's armed forces.— Rsuter. Crews of tanks passing through the West End of London halted outside the Plaxa Theatre, whereReuter - 61 words
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106 1941-01-10 16 Mechanized Forces Operating West Of Libyan Naval Baso THE British G.H.Q. at Cairo announces that preparations for the capture of Tobruk, Italian naval port about 100 miles inside the Libyan border, are proceeding with mechanized forces operating west of the fortress. An earlier106 words
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450 1941-01-10 16 London, Jan. 8. IytILITARY circles regard Tobruk as being cut off to some extent, but point out that this does not mean that no man or even a small patrol could not escape from the town. Any formation of troops would, however,450 words
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Article254 1941-01-10 16 DESULTS of the R.A.F.'s merciless) bombing and their accuracy can now be witnessed around Bardia, where few targets of importance still stand, although the town itself is hardly touched. From two Italian generals and 14 senior officers flown from Bardia U» British headquarters, some Idea hasReuter - 254 words
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576 1941-01-10 16 London, Jan. 9. THE R.A.F. were not active in 1 the Middle £ast alone for last night British bombers raided four Axis naval bases and ports. Many explosions followed by large fires were observed at the naval dockyards at Wilhelmshaven, one ofReuter - 576 words
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