Malaya Tribune, 16 September 1940
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Title Section27 1940-09-16 1 The Malaya Tribune NETSA LES EXCEED 16,000 DAIL V VOL. XXVII- -No. 222. SINGAPORE, MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 1940 FIVE CENTS. The Malaya Tribune. Monday, September lb, 1<M()27 words
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Article305 1940-09-16 1 Reuter. Louden, Sept. 11, 2 CUBING to Home Ger- i A ni .ui series, the German ra (on of Biitain is due to I •»;-rlav. New-. from J v"d Berlin con- the intensity of the i G rraan preparations. It iv reported from Stock- S mReuter. - 305 words
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1307 1940-09-16 1 EVIDENCE OF GERMAN LOSS OF AIR MASTERY Expectations Of Defence Chiefs Well Exceeded Reuter. London, Sept. 16. fHE great air battle for Britain yesterday (Sunday) was the most costly for the Germans for over a month. Reports up to 10 p.m. show thatReuter. - 1,307 words
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Article, Illustration79 1940-09-16 1 Lieutenant-Gener-.il Sir Alan Brooke, who has been appointed Commander-in"Chief, Home Fe ces, in succession to General Sir Edmund Ironside, uho has been p>omoted Field-Marshal. Sir Alan, who was previously General Officer Commanding "in Chief. Southern Command, commanded the Second Corps o.' the British Eipeditionary Force ana79 words
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Article110 1940-09-16 1 Reuter. Cairo, Sept. 16. THE penetration of the Italian forces into the desert area evacuated by the British continues, states a communique, (amps are being constructed in the neighbourhood of Birnuh, seven miles south of Solium. Th? enemy has already exposed himself to a severe handling byReuter. - 110 words
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Article118 1940-09-16 1 An R A F. communique issued in Cairo states: "In the western desert, where Italian bombers were active on the night of Sept. 13, our bombers made a successful attack on concentrations of enemy motor transport in the Solium area. 'Bombs in one case fell on vehicles,118 words
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Article37 1940-09-16 1 Reuter. London, Sept. 16 THE Minister of Aircraft Production, Lord Beaverbrook. announces with gratitude that gifts from the uublic in Britain and overseas for the purchase of aircraft have reached the total of '.J..047 000.—Reuter.Reuter. - 37 words
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Article, Illustration257 1940-09-16 1 GANDHI AND WAR Reuter. Bombay, Sept. 16. rjMIE Congress Working Committee yesterday adopted a resolution, withdrawim; the conditional offer of the All-India National Congress to to-t perate with Britain in the prosecution of th* war. Mr. Gandhi, who disagreed with the Congress offer, is invited toReuter. - 257 words
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58 1940-09-16 1 Reuter. Budapest, Sept. IG. A SEMI-OFFICIAL statement accuses the Rumanian Army of a ten-day reign of terror against Hungarians living in the territory ceded to Hungary. It adds that the Rumanians are also proceeding against 700,000 Hungarians ssli. under Rumanian dominarion. and declares "it is evidentReuter. - 58 words
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Article92 1940-09-16 1 Reuter. London. Sept. 1 <!. FOR the fhst many years, there w.v its service at St. Paul's Cathedral on Sunday morning, owing to the presence of an unexploded time bomb. Nearby residents remained evacuated, and every way leading to the Cathedral was barricaded. Later: TheReuter. - 92 words
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536 1940-09-16 1 Reuter. London, Sept. 16. I UXL forces of British aircraft ranged on Saturday night L ovei Germany, France, Belgium and Holland, systematicalh .eekihg out and breaking up the German High Commands, invasion machine, states the Air Ministry News Service. They flew through appalling ler,Reuter. - 536 words
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Article147 1940-09-16 1 Reuter. Tokyo. Sept. lb. FREE demands, including two for the immediate cession to Thailand of French Indo-China border territory, were presented by the Thai Government to France through the local French Legation, on Friday, says a Bangkok despatch to the Domei News Agency. It is authoritativelyReuter. - 147 words
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Article27 1940-09-16 1 Reuter. London, Sept. 15.-The Berlin radio, quoting reports received from Geneva, says that six French warships, despatched to Dakar, have arrived there. —Reuter.Reuter. - 27 words
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Article36 1940-09-16 1 Reuter. Sydney. Sept. 15 —A public meeting is being held here tomorrow to inaugurate a fund for assistance to the British air raid victims. It is hoped to raise £250.000—Reuter.Reuter. - 36 words
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Advertisement55 1940-09-16 1 M. HASSAN, rical, (;as Water Contractors, v 3;. Bras Basah Road, gj SG .%rOBl TEL. 3411. \our requirements in the or repairs of electric, rater pip* fittings, please nnd we will submit our te without obligation. U(|1 K M\NSH!P GUARANTEED AND CMABGES MODERATE. strck— Electric lightbowl fittings, lampmilbs, table lamps;55 words
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Advertisement56 1940-09-16 1 ON OTHER PACES Page Local Boys For Air Force Scheme <i 2 Malaya's Salvation Army 3 Sport 4 S'pcre Man On Blackmail Charge 5 Leader Page 6 U.S. Conacription Bill 7 Cinemas 8 and 9 Better Aircraft For Britain 12 (Advertisement of The General Electric Co., Ltd., of England "Magnet56 words
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Article196 1940-09-16 2 (From Our Own Reporter) Kuala Lumpur, Saturday. ■•jILMOST aJone among the I nations, we have not been shut up by the enemy, but our feet have been set in a large room. It is to God that I we give thanks for this today," said the196 words
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Article213 1940-09-16 2 (From Our Ow n Keporter) Kuala Lumpur. Saturday. DEMARKING that he was quite 11 satisfied that the accused were guilty of the offences, Mr. Justice Cussen, at the Selangor Assizes, convicted and sentenced two rami's, Nadeson and Munusamy. to nine and three months' rigorous imprisonment respectively213 words
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Article102 1940-09-16 2 Last Night's First Night TOOD acting makes of "House S/SS? Bay now on at the Cathay, fine entertainment Joan Bennett puts across one of her best performances as the wife of a racketeer, who remains faithl?rJL h m While he is in P rl son102 words
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Article28 1940-09-16 2 Mr. G. C. Allen Assistant Controller of Posts, Negri Sembilan, has taken over the duties SL .SecretMy, Malaya Patrio- S" 1 Negri Sembilan, from ur. F. V. Jacques28 words
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398 1940-09-16 2 SPECIAL TRAINING AT TRADE SCHOOL (Tribune Staff Reporter) QVKR rive hundred applications—well in excess of the number (150) required—have been received from all over Malaya by the Department of Education, following the announcement of the R.A.F. training sc heme for local398 words
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Article31 1940-09-16 2 Mr. E. E. F. Pretty, an officer of Class 18, Malayan Civil Service, has been appointed to act as Under Secretary to Government, Federated Malay States, Class IA Malayan Civil Service.31 words
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Article, Illustration337 1940-09-16 2 (From Our Own Reporter) Kuala Lumpur, Saturday. J*HE i<\M.S. Government Gazette announces that the High Commissioner has appointed the following Commission to enquire into the conduct and management of the Mines Department, in particular into allegations that any officer of the Department has received bribes, illegal337 words
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Article37 1940-09-16 2 A cabie has been received by Dr. Nicol de Ponseka, of the British me ar th aC L X f U H al Lvm V»r. intimat Sther in Colom bo of his Foaseka MohanQ ra J. de,37 words
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79 1940-09-16 2 Owing to the fact that a large number of people who did not book seats for the two performances of the Command variety show "Footlights Parade" had to be disappointed, the committee announces that it will be repeated on Thursday the 26th, and Saturday the79 words
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Article61 1940-09-16 2 The Penang Municipal Commissioners have confirmed a decision made by themselves in the Committee stage that when the existing ban on Europeans leaving Malaya has been lifted by the Government Municipal officers may be granted leave when due and that the full period of leave earned may be granted whether61 words
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Article21 1940-09-16 2 The appointment of Mr. John Ruport Paris. M.C to be a Police Magistrate for the S?ttlement of Singapore, has been gazetted21 words
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169 1940-09-16 2 Singapoi \t, COMPULSORY titration rice eonsun this mcrning, and gj Oct. 15. Registration card widely distributed bj customers. Everyone Including E no matter hew littb t be required to have thi gistered. and unless I h dealer will be allowed t any amount of rice.169 words
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Article435 1940-09-16 2 "THE Japan of to-day is quite powerless to make war on any third nation. The threats she has resently made on the Dutch East Indies, Indo-China and Burma are nothing but bullying, and baseless words aimed at the jgaining of her piedatory and opportunist ends435 words
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Advertisement378 1940-09-16 2 WAR NEWS ON THE RADIO EVERY EVENING AT 6.50, 8.20 11.20 P.M. AT Raffles Cafe Cocktail Bar GRILL-A LA CARTE-MUSIC-COMFORT ENTERTAIN YOUR FRIENDS TO COCKTAILS AND DINNER THERE TO-NIGHT 1 Sea View Hotel TUESDAY WEDNESDAY W J) ROMANTIC MGHTS~ J -Pt DINNER SERVED ON THE MOONLIT LAWN DANCING IN THE378 words
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Advertisement147 1940-09-16 2 ROSE'S .sj Overseas Assurance CORPORATION, LIMITCft China Building, Co alia Street, PHONE 5808. SINGAPORE. Fire, Marine, Motor Vehicles, Workmen's Compensation Personal Accident. f The Famous Tonic WHICH HAS STOOD 1 THE TEST OF TIME ML* Sf-SS S r over fifty year and m every civilize, their hamS u Plnk Pills147 words
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Article137 1940-09-16 3 Singapore, Saturday. A DESCRIPTION of the indiscriminate bombing of TelAviv by the Italians on Monday evening was given by a traveller who arrived in Singapore this evening by air. He said that everyone in Palestine was surprised that the Ita bans never attempted to bomb137 words
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Article238 1940-09-16 3 (From Our Own Reporter) Kuala Lumpur, Saturday. DEMARKING that although the ft charges were serious, he did not want to send him to gaol, thereby making criminal oi him, Mr. W. J. Thorogood, the First Magistrate, bound over in the sum of $100 without surety for a238 words
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85 1940-09-16 3 (From Our Own Reporter) Kuala Lumpur, Sunday. A REWARD of $200 is being offered by the Selangor Police for information leading to the arrest of the person or persons responsible for the murder of Haji Arshad bin Norsan. the 107-year-old Malay, whose body, bound85 words
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Article52 1940-09-16 3 When the present temporary building licence expires at the end of the year the Empire Cinema, in Pudu Road. Kuala Lumpur, will have to be pull 3d down as a result of the decision of the Town Planning and Building Committee of the Kuala Lumpur Sanitary Board, confirmed by the52 words
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Article, Illustration47 1940-09-16 3 Salvation Army worken w »re extremely busy following the Ouvldrit evacuation. Below is a picture snotvtng a group of B.ES. men around a SA. mobile cantec;i. Over 100,000 men were served ir I this ivay by the SA. in four days.47 words
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476 1940-09-16 3 Plans For Comjort Of Troops If Hostilities Should Come (Tribune Staff Reporter) TPiiAT the same thoroughness with which the Salvation Army provided 80,000 Cups of tea within 24 hours, at the shortest possible notice, during the evacuation of Dunkirk, could be emulated here if the476 words
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Article140 1940-09-16 3 Singapore, Saturday. SINNASAMY, a driver employed by the Singapore Traction Company, was fined 575 or six weeks' rigorous imprisonment by the fourth magistrate, Mr. K. M. Bvrne to-day, when he was convicted on a charge of causing hurt to a bus conductor, Pakir Mobamed. Pakir Mchamed140 words
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Article333 1940-09-16 3 (Tribune Staff Reporter) Penang. TiHE War, which, in a measure, has been responsible for the shelving of some of the big building projects in town, has not altogether hindered the appearance of new smart shophouses, streamlined private residences and accommodating business premises—in fact, architects, contractors and333 words
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499 1940-09-16 3 (From Our Own Reporter) Ipoh, Saturday. OLOOD-STAINED pillows and a mat formed the exhibits in an Assize Court Cass in which a 17-year-old Chinese stood charged with having used two knives on a compatriot, inflicting 21 injuries. The charge was of voluntarily499 words
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Advertisement289 1940-09-16 3 r Singapore Hullo! i Everybody y Have you 5 visited Muslim Restaurant? a Come try our delicious Mutton Chicken ASB Briany and Roti H Mariam, etc. IH\ Cool, clean comfortable. We also tater for parties, etc. AMICO TILA jerful scientific preparation world wide reputation. a ereat levitaliser and ereign remedy289 words
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Advertisement230 1940-09-16 3 No matter what the conditions, ICEBERG BUTTER is protected at all times from deterioration or contamination. This pure creamery butter is sealed in an air-tight container and is obtainable everywhere. PHONE: SINGAPORE 5376 (5 lines), K. LUMPUR 3331 (3 lines), IPOH 110 111 (2 lines), PENANG 1500 1501, BUTTERWORTH 33230 words
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283 1940-09-16 4 Tricky Tests In 60-Mile Singapore-Johore Trial pORTY-NINE car-owners from among officers and others at Singapore Naval Base drove 60 miles in a rally and trial, finishing a course that took them from Singapore to Johore and back, with a series of tricky283 words
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Article104 1940-09-16 4 (From Our Own Correspondent) London. Aug. 5. TANT Mieux. a hors<? which has 1 won more than £10.200 in prize money last season and this, has been sent to India. Tant Mieux was the best two-year-old in 1939. It won the Greenham Stakes in104 words
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Article264 1940-09-16 4 rIRST rouni fixtures In the J.C.S.A. tennis tournament, opening on Sept. 23. will be: Sept. 23: Open Singles—Low Kee Pow vs. Osman Farai. Lim Boon Guan vs. Tan Peng Kirn. H. D'Rozario vs. Wee Teck Soon, Choo Keng Kiat vs. Ang Whatt Kirn. Sept. 24: H'cap singles—Oon264 words
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Article, Illustration43 1940-09-16 4 Mli. T. H. Menzies leading t J in his winner of the Gold f S Cup a£ Bukit Timah race- S t course on Saturday, Mystic i Music, which is owned by j his wife. Miss Marie Ney, the j actress.43 words
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Article60 1940-09-16 4 TO-DAY SOCCER:—S.A.F.A. Cup, Eliminating round. S.C.C. v Marines. S.C.C.: League, Div. I, Araylls v Manchesters. Stadium; R.A. (acac.) v Gordons, Changi: R.A. (fth Hy.) v Loyals. Gillman: Div II B, Chinese "B" v Fort Canning, Farrer Park: V.M.C.A. v Moravia, Farrer Park; Customs v J.C.S.A S.H.B Div. II60 words
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Article99 1940-09-16 4 j THREE Baker brothers, of Bnsj bane, ail prominent professional boxers, have enlisted and a fourth. Eddie, well known in the same sport, is in The militia. Roy. a former flyweight champion of Queensland, and Ron, are in camp. George is overseas. As boxers, all were noted99 words
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Article60 1940-09-16 4 THE Singapore All Stars beat the American Association one-nil In the second War Fund charity match at the Jalan Eesar stadium yesterday. His Excellency the Officer Administering the Government the Hon. Mr. S. W. Jones, pitched the first ball. Poth pitchers played a good game—Jack George60 words
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Article60 1940-09-16 4 Results of competitions held at the Singapore Swimming Club yesterday were: Men's long plunge: 1. T H Silcock 66 feet. 2. Capt T J Scully 57 feet 7 ins. 3. R F W Leonard 54 feet 7 ins Throwing the water-polo ball LJi.™: chate r 69 feet. 2.60 words
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Article263 1940-09-16 4 Singapore, Sunday. AHMAD Matter and Chia Chin Soon (Eclipse B.P.* theyieft the court champions of the junior doubles of the Singapore Badminton Association .it the Clerical Union yesterday. having beaten J. Fernandez and Lee Kirn Seng in straight sets. Playing against them. Fernandez and Kirn Seng,263 words
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Article47 1940-09-16 4 Sixteen cards were taken out for Keppel G.C. September medal bogey. W hic n resulted |q a win for AC. (,ood with a score of two up The ball sweeps resultedSATURDAY. Ist 9 holes A C Good 3; 2nd 9 holes A. C (mod 1. SUNDAY: Cancelled.47 words
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Article162 1940-09-16 4 j DESI LTS of Singapore ra( f s 1% on Saturday were: Race l—Honejpu>s si 17 m Empiric S4o Golden Plateuu >;,, Race 2—Hybla $24, ss The Poacher $7 Release S7 Race 3—Kalo S2B. SI 1 Golden.Li s ht Ml Contango $15 Race 4—Rumination «11 Golden Glimps* <>\162 words
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Article104 1940-09-16 4 PLAYING at their court the New B.P. defeated the Kampong Jagoh Muslim B P by five can: to two in a friendly match day. Results (New B P. players mentioned first >: SINGLES Samani lost to Yunoa m 15, 15—12. 11—15, Isaiin beat Alw; 12104 words
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105 1940-09-16 4 Dr. Ernest W. Martindell won the Ha.ii Am boo Soo] oh Cu| Royal Johore International beating Dr T E Cheah by 12 The results were as follow Ist Round: -Lt. R. V S V beat J. W. Moore 53. Dr T E Cheah beat105 words
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Advertisement384 1940-09-16 4 LEE KIM SOO LTD. 89, HIGH STREET. 'PHONE 2063. EARTHENWARE. AGRICULTURAL to AND SUB-80IL PIPES for drain- ik<* and Antl- |Q0 -.Tialarla! Worn* An supplied to jr the Local Gov- I f-nimrnt and Aj i*' Vodi** r pubUo A^tt^ '■a*: mm fThe Battle Of The Century Takes Place gfe tS384 words
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Advertisement27 1940-09-16 4 foiO AMERICAN foA L BIST itISULTf I LUIHUATRADIOCOJ m/04 OKHklP iomA Large Auditorium Size Cello Guitar PRICE $42 SEASON CO., LTD., 115, North Bridge Koad ———IT— _______^_^_^-L27 words
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Article132 1940-09-16 5 London, Sept. 15. MCUEE, member of the Comalth Parliament of Attain a cable to Mr. Clement "In the closing stages Australian general election w ith confident prospects of s. government being returned policy of the Labour Govern- will be lull co operation with le ol Britain132 words
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Article40 1940-09-16 5 untitled farmers expect a untitled this year—only half crop. Recent dry weather iking prospects even worse. This announcement was made by the German News quoting reports from that the Association of Farmers have sent a idum to the Swedish Oov«rnmenk40 words
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670 1940-09-16 5 London, Sept. 15. JNVASION bases on the Dutch, Belgian and French coasts received the full force of last night's operations by bomber squadrons of the R.A.F. Throughout the night, from soon after 10 p.m. till shortly 1 before dawn to-day, a series ol J670 words
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Article60 1940-09-16 5 Tientsin. FURTHER warning to Japanese residents of Tientsin not to frequent pleasure resorts in the foreign concessions after midnight, has been issued by Mr. Muto, Japanese Consul-General here. Any Japanese found disobeying this injunction will be severely punished, according to an announcement issued by the ConsulGeneral. Falling60 words
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Article56 1940-09-16 5 SCHOOLBOYS who went to a re- creation ground shed to fetch cricket gear found a father of 14 children hanging dead. The man was Sidney Douglas Morgan. 42, of Hillingdon-rise, Sevenoaks. Kent. At the inquest at Sevenoaks. a verdict of "Suicide while the balance of56 words
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Article177 1940-09-16 5 London, Sept. 16. THAT the alertness of Britiih people prevents enemy pilots who have been shot down and descend over the country by parachute from escaping Is well shown In a story told not without humour by an R.A.F. pilot who had to bale out owing to the177 words
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64 1940-09-16 5 Mrs. Edith Maud Morgan. ot Wellington-road, Bristol, so successfully obeyed the instructions to dig for victory, thai she has won first prize for the best kept and cultivated allotment awarded by her allotment's association. It is the first time a woman has won64 words
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694 1940-09-16 5 Reuter. London, Sept. 15. IT is learned that bombs were again dropped on Buckingham Palace during to-day 'j raids. There were no casualties. This was the third bombing attack on the palace. It is understood two heavy bombs and a number of small incendiariesReuter. - 694 words
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Article207 1940-09-16 5 EVIDENCE of a strange j threat was given 'A tho inquest on Skipper James Young, 68, of Upper Elsdonstreet, North Shields. Skipper Young disappeared and his body was found in the Yare. The police produced a statement made soon after th e disappearance by John Joseph207 words
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Article60 1940-09-16 5 Mrs. Iseult Stuart, of Laragn Castle, County Wicklow, was found not guilty and was discharged at the special criminal court at Collins Barracks, Dublin. She was charged with assisting to interfere with the apprehension of a person who had committed an offence under Section 5 of the60 words
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160 1940-09-16 5 Reuter. Budapest, Sept. 15. CIFTY Iron Guards, who had been exiled in Germany, passed through here on their way back to Rumania in a special coach attached to the express train. With them, it is believed, was Madame Codreanu, widow of the shot IronReuter. - 160 words
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Advertisement207 1940-09-16 5 mm— TO-DAY /1 ATUi V merl 3.15 6.15 9.15 i, A 1 H A I Goes JOAN BENNETT, in another enchanting role! GEORGE RAFT ioan BENNETT I Lloyd NOLAN Vf 1 1 KtCh I I 'JW Gladys GEORGE UiliyiyUiM and WALTER iil ila V >M&mWgM pidgeon hJjll |r Starring two207 words
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Article367 1940-09-16 6 yyHILE there is nothing to confirm the veracity of the sensational story of Nazi fifth column activities in Japan, it would appear pretty reasonable to anticipate that Hitler will lose no opportunity to inspire further aggression by Japan. It may be asked why should Germany spend367 words
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Article1299 1940-09-16 6 j R. B. OOI! ■ i - SECTIONAL HEADS MUST CEASE TO BE "LITTLE TIN GODS" New Deal Wanted In Malayan s "By j R. B. OOI! i |N making this eloquent and well-considered appeal for a new deal m Malayan community leadership, the author of this article, Mr. R. B. Ooi, of Singapore, says:1,299 words
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Advertisement39 1940-09-16 6 F.M.S. RAILWAYS CASH ON DELIVERY SERVICE.—THE POST OFFICE WILL ACCEPT A RAILWAY RECEIPT AS A CASH-ON-DELIVERY PARCEL. ASK THE NEAREST STATION MASTER FOR PARTICULARS OF THE "VALUE PAYABLE SYSTEM. UNIVERSAL RADIO HOUSE SLACK SCOTCH DC] WHI9KV tyfs the Scotch!39 words
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Article, Illustration29 1940-09-16 7 Britain a Tank Regiments have grown enormously during the past fern mon.hs. I hey arc now putting in intensive training in preparation for Hitler's threatened invasion29 words
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131 1940-09-16 7 Reuter Chungking, Sept. 15. JAPANESE aircraft bembed, at noon yesterday, the south ban's of the Yangtae river. The majority of the bombs were dropped in the hill? i. considerable distance from the river. The aircraft never appeared over the city proper, merely passing overReuter - 131 words
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Article67 1940-09-16 7 Reuter. Jim Delia (on the Rumanian Jugoslav frontier) Sept. 14. THERE was a moving scene a Jim- bolia. -en the Rumanian-Jugo-slav frontier, when King Michael welcomed his mothei on return alter a decade of exile. King Llicha?] visibly shared her emotion. There was great enthusiasm among theReuter. - 67 words
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Article67 1940-09-16 7 Reuter. Washington, Sept. 15. IT is officially announced that the United States Government contract with the Packard Motor Company for the manufacture of Rolls Royce aero engines has now been awarded. The contract totals $239 million. The number of engines to be manufactured has no_t beenReuter. - 67 words
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Article106 1940-09-16 7 WALT Disney, creator of "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs,*' has gained a new record —that <f b;ing the most sued man »n Hollywood. But he has one consolation —he has never lost a case. Mere than 24 suits have been Wed against him concerning106 words
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49 1940-09-16 7 REUTER. I SIMLA, SEPT. 15. A FURTHER CONTINGENT OF ITALIAN PRISONERS i OF WAR. CONSISTING OF 65 OFFICERS AND 414 OTHER RANKS, HAS AR- RIVED IN INDIA. I OVER A THOUSAND PRI- SONERS OF WAR ARE NOW IN CUSTODY AT AHMAD NAGAR, BOMBAY.—REU- TER.REUTER. - 49 words
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Article77 1940-09-16 7 Reuter. London, Sept. 14. IT is stated authoritatively in Ltndon that the Italians have not begun an offensive on the Libyan-Egyptian frontier and are apparently engaged in strengthening iheir rcvciing forces. Despst« numerical superiority in Lbya, the tactics of ihe Italians from the outset have beenReuter. - 77 words
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Article15 1940-09-16 7 Reuter Bombay. Sept 14. The Indian press unanimously condemns the "barbarous attack on Buckingham Palace."—ReuterReuter - 15 words
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Article74 1940-09-16 7 Reuter. New York, Sept. 14. BRITAIN has re-entered the American market for certain types of cargo vessels, it is learnt in merchant marine circles, says the New York Herald Tribune. Mr. J. J. Walsh, west coast representative of the British Ministry of Shipping, has, according to advicesReuter. - 74 words
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Article73 1940-09-16 7 London, Sept. 15. THE bomb which fell on the Buckingham Palace chapel completely wrecked the chapel altar and brought down twenty tons of debris. The chapel organ escaped, but all the altar ornaments were wrecked and buried. Standing lopsided on the debris and unharmed, was the gold73 words
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Article109 1940-09-16 7 Reuter. London. Sept. 15. THE third air raid warning was sounded in the London area at 2.50 pm. GMT and the all clear was given at 4.07 p.m. Poof watchers in central London heard planes apparently dircctlv cveihead and almcst at the same time the soundReuter. - 109 words
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212 1940-09-16 7 75,000 MEN TO BE CALLED UP NOV. I United States Conscription Bill has been passed by Congress and sent to thr Pre iderl for his signature. As one of the first measures under the Bill, seventy-five thousand conscripts are opected to be called up212 words
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Article66 1940-09-16 7 Reuter. Shanghai. Sept 15. THREATENED With their lives several iudg?s and ether officials of the first special district court, which is in th? Internationa) Settlement, have decided to move into the residential quarters of the court. It is understood that within the next few daysReuter. - 66 words
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Article100 1940-09-16 7 Reuter. London. Sept 14. THE American liner, Exorchorda, has radioed that the British cargo ship St. Agnes has sent out distress signals from a position given as 700 miles west of Lisbon. The Exorchorda which is hurrying; to the rescue, has not reported the cause ofReuter. - 100 words
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64 1940-09-16 7 Reuter. Berlin, Sept. 15. FRANCE must pay Germany twenty million Reichmarks daily from June 25 for the upkeep of the army of occupation, according to the French official gazette in which a convention is announced between the French Government and the Bank ofReuter. - 64 words
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Article89 1940-09-16 7 Indo-China (From Our Own Correspondent) Bangkok, Sept. 15. THAILAND is seeking a return of part of the former territory ceded to Indo-China and has sent a memorandum on the subject to Vichy, stated the Premier, Luang Bipul, yesterday. A settlement is sought before ratification89 words
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Article53 1940-09-16 7 Reuter. Bucharest, Sept. 15. AN official communique states: Foreign radio stations have referred to certain frontier incidents. These do not correspond with the truth. Rumania has not provoked and does not provoke anybody. Frontier military authorities have strict orders to resist any attempt to pass theReuter. - 53 words
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Article81 1940-09-16 7 Reuter. New York, Sept. 15. WHAT is regarded here as one of Britain's most testing weeks of the war ended to-day with almost every American expressing his admiration for Britons, and more especially for the bravery of Londoners. The newspapers' verdict to-day is '"battered but still unbowed."Reuter. - 81 words
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Article49 1940-09-16 7 Reuter. London, Sept. 15. IT la nu'horitatively learned that a balloOll barrage of an improved design has been introduced, flying :onsiderablv higher than they have oeen doing so far. It was a cable of one of these that an enemy bomber fouled and was destroyed yesterday.—Reuter.Reuter. - 49 words
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Article61 1940-09-16 7 Reuter. London. Sept. 15. THE China Campaign Committee has sent a letter to the Prime Minister giving an interim report on their national resolution demanding immediate unconditional reopening of the Burma Road. It is stated that although the campaign for the resolution has been running only 15Reuter. - 61 words
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Advertisement24 1940-09-16 7 "HERBTO" frXgm TONIC NON-ALCOHOLH VWk > FOR MEN WOMEN Obtainable at Chemists and Stores w m Sole Distributors: RAHAMIN PENHAS Singapore Kuala Lumpur Penang. H724 words
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Advertisement83 1940-09-16 7 BLACK L WHITE s c h w h\s k y "Why, these are my 44 Doesn't the tohacco get any mm^ /vV^ T S>, credit Why, it must be simply marvellous Virginia M y Tnere will never be a better cigarette m^ y d uMAU R I E R made83 words
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Advertisement277 1940-09-16 8 ERNST LUBITSCH DOES IT AGAIN I C APITOL Here's a picture you'll enjoy as much as TO PAY at 315 and 915 onl y- I.. NO SHOW at 6.15 owinjr to WOOL Goodbye Mr. Chips" FtJND gggg'ff HOW "MR. SMITH" KEEPS A "BUHP PATE! 17 OJUAUM 5TfU ART j Veur277 words
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Advertisement92 1940-09-16 8 For Style, Comfort, Economy, CONSULT The Oriental Optical Co., MANUFACTURING OPTICIANS Head Office: 162, South Bridge Rd Branch Office: 348, N. Bridge Rd SINGAPORE. FREE TESTING. DIABETES. Diabetic Sufferers; Thablb A. Md. Hassat>, Specialist, guarantee within a specified time, to cure you completely and permanently with his Special Herbal Remedy.92 words
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Advertisement171 1940-09-16 8 Ĕ "MALAYAN "BOOLOO" BIGGEST TAPPING SHOW EVER PRESENTED BROADCAST TONIGHT UOTO mmammmmmm m BCSTER DINSON MISS THE JENNY WONG AND SENSATIONAL TAPPING MISS EILEEN CHAN TTMft CHINESE lIVIU "QUEEN OF TAPS" SEE THEM TAP THE HOUSE DOWN Prize Giving To-night. Best Dancer Voting Contest. Come Meet Your Favourites I HIM171 words
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Advertisement231 1940-09-16 8 i HURRY UP LAST FEW SHOWS mik ALHAMB jj nmm wife 8p 1 RANDOLPH SCOTT jSfei Direcled by ©ARSON KAN IN WMm*tsSt "Ĕ^SW* I IEO McCAREY PRODUCTION SK& ALSO PATHE GAZETTF NEXT CHANCE AT THE AL■■ A ,11 BJt y The Year s HAPPIEST MUSICAL COMEDY EDDIE ALBERT JANE WYMAN231 words
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Article28 1940-09-16 9 A new cadet has been posted at the Chinese Protectorate. Ipoh. He is Mr. C M. Knaggs. He was an "A" licence pilot of the Civil Air Guard.28 words
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Article574 1940-09-16 9 London, Sept. 15. MR. Churchill's broadcast on Wednesday, in which he showed how seriously he regarded the chances of an early attempt at invasion and with what measured confidence he felt the nation might face the prospect, has given direction to public discussion on the next574 words
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Article69 1940-09-16 9 Singapore, Saturday. THERE were no fatal road actfi- dents last week, but 18 persons were injured, according to a report issued by the Traffic Branch. No deaths, and 10 injured, were recorded during the previous week. The total of road deaths this year is 20, compared with 4069 words
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Article25 1940-09-16 9 Reuter. London, Sept. 15.—The Berlin radio announced that the military authorities have imposed a ban on private posta. l communication from Belgium for abroad.— Reuter.Reuter. - 25 words
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Article607 1940-09-16 9 Reuter and British Wireless. CAIRO, SEPT. 15. ITALIAN TROOPS, CONSTANTLY HARRIED BY BRITISH MOBILE UNITS, ENTERED EGYPTIAN TERRITORY FOR THE FIRST TIME WHEN THEY OCCUPIED THE ESCARPMENT OF SOLLUM. This move, though of no military value in itself, may lead to an important development. Well-informed quartersReuter and British Wireless. - 607 words
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Advertisement172 1940-09-16 9 W -s. A The Orient's Foremost li Al Health. Physical Culture and AthleMc Journal. mXv 7V\ Article s °y the world's foref) most authors. Beautifully UM// lustra ted. Silver Cups Me. dal Awards for Body Beautiful if Posing Competition. Price w y 20 cts. a copy. Annual Subscription $1 50.172 words
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Advertisement200 1940-09-16 9 POSITIVELY LAST 1 2 SHOWS TO DAY 1 6.15 9.15 I YOUR FAVOURITE COMEDIAN GEORGE FORMBY in A GRAND BRITISH COMEDY "I\© LIMIT" WITH FLORANCE DESMOND THIS MAN IS NOT WANTED! HE MUST BE DESTROYED! YOU HAVE READ THIS BOOK! •MEIX KAMPFMY CRIMES" WRITTEN BY ADOLF HITLER—THE BOOK THAT AVOWED200 words
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Advertisement716 1940-09-16 10 ■fefeaaaaims simonns Domestic Occurrence ENGAGEMENT YEO —ONG. The engagement is announced of Yeo Syn Chai of the Singapore Harbour Board. 2nd son of Mr. and Mrs Yeo Koon Beng to Mildred Ong Siev. Kirn, eldest daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Ong Wee Hoe of Singapore. Situations Vacant GIRL716 words
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Advertisement744 1940-09-16 10 Photography YOUR BEST PHOTOS. Lllywhite StMdio. 78. North Bridge Road, Singapore. Phon*? €c <> l (No. 724E) Matrimonial MARRIAGE AGENCY—79, Buklt Tlmah Road. Singapore. Caters for all classes. 2 European, 2 Chinese. 3 Indian Marriagsarranged during August. Write for particulars. (No. 715EEducational PRIVATE TUlTlON—Elementary Classes— Success Assured-Apply; P. Antoiue Sengalrayan744 words
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Advertisement695 1940-09-16 10 Lost Found LOST in Dhoby Ghaut, leather card case with Associated Press and American Social Security credentials—Reward, Oene Bailey, Cathay Cafe. Singapore. (No. 71SE) Business Opportunity WELL Situated Restaurant, Bar and Cabaret business now operating requires expansion. Partnership invited from those willing to invest between $2,000 and $5,0001-. Please apply695 words
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Advertisement570 1940-09-16 10 ULU BJENUT CONSOLIDATED RUBBER COMPANY, LIIVfITED. (Incorporated in the Straits Settlements.) NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an Interim Dividend of 3% on account of the financial year ending 31st December, 1940, has been declared by the Directors payable on Tuesday, the 15th October, 1940 NOTICE IS ALSO HEREBY GIVEN that570 words
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Advertisement48 1940-09-16 10 Manufacturing- Opticians THE GREAT EASTERN OPTICAL CO.. 275, S. Bridge Rd. Tel. 2164 Established in 1928. Optician C. Y. FAT Olaieea tuppiled with a guarantee Coupon. COLD BIRD TEA SINGAPORE TRADERS i^HUMHMaiflKniHßaili nor* MOTORCYCLE CYCLE CARRIAGE CO 1926 LTD EBHHHnHVSSBttSSSI BZ" CB Black Whits AERATED WATER ICE MANUFACTURERS48 words
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Advertisement73 1940-09-16 10 FOR CLEAR DISTINCT EFFICIENT REPRODUCTION TRY RADIO for tthifh the? are UNSURPASSED. E If Agents: HOE BOON MOM. Distributor. 1 KAZM'J A> l> <»> VERA L Books By Thorne Smith SKIN AND BONES RAIN IN THE DOOR WAI DID SHE FALL? TURNABOUT THE JOVIAL GHOSTS THE STRAY LAMB rHE NIGHT73 words
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Miscellaneous861 1940-09-16 10 j TO-DAY'S KAIHO > *—j SINGAPORE LONDON mitem •ssl wo*. am. GSJ 21.53 Mc s niT, c^ s > 6.45 Music. GSG 17.79 Mcs nl ll mett 6.50 News. Relayed from London. p.m. mm m^^) 7.05 News in French. Relayed from 6.00 The 8.8.C Orchf London. 6.35 French bulletin 7.20861 words
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Article501 1940-09-16 11 Singapore, Sept. 13 Price MEAT steak; kati 40 v or curry; kati 35 St< ak; ib. 65 Australian; lb. 38 at Flesh; lb. 54 n; kati 50 I U in and fat [uality); kati 40 POULTRY I (locally roared kati 60 each 50 kati 38 ally reared*:501 words
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Article447 1940-09-16 11 'From Our Own Correspondent) Batavia,.Aug. 31. Mr. A. Luytjes, head of the Division of Agriculture of the Department of Economic Affairs, Batavia, paid to Medan, to discuss the question of increased rubber iction with interested concerns there, in view of the deof the restriction percentage447 words
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Article87 1940-09-16 11 From Our Financial Correspondent. Txrcw Singapore, Monday. HERE was little business in tin shares on Saturday, although there were good buyers for Kuchais In the Australian section, business was done in Kundangs and Kampong Kamuntings. Paub gold eased again slightly There was little activity in87 words
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Article21 1940-09-16 11 Singapore, Monday. Prices of tin and rubber in Singapore at noon today were:— RUBBER Buyers 37»/>, Sellers »7%. TIN21 words
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Article84 1940-09-16 11 Reuter. London. Sept. 15. ON the Money Market, apart from some mail delay, making diffirulties for banks in assessing loanable funds, normal conditions obtained throughout the week and borrowers generally were able tc satisfy overnight requirements on cheap terms. The whole of the sixty-five million sterling Treasury billsReuter. - 84 words
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Article109 1940-09-16 11 (From Our Own Correspondent) London. July 15. THE consumption of rubber in the United States in June totalled 46,500 tons, as compared with 51.600 tons in May. This was partly due to the fewer working days in June. The arrivals of rubber in the109 words
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Article357 1940-09-16 11 (From Our Own Correspondent) London, July 8. JN the absence of Ixird Bearsted, who was unable to be present, Sir Robert Waley Cohen presided at the annual meeting of the "Shell" Transport and Trading Co., Ltd., and read Lord Bearsted's speech. Tnis Contained trr357 words
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112 1940-09-16 11 (From Our Own Correspondent) London, July 23. A NET profit of £77,150 was earnby the Bukit Mertajam Rubber Co.. Ltd., in the year ended Mar. 31. This is an increase of £47.571 over the previous year s figure The £21.000 (against £3,000) is reserved112 words
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Advertisement19 1940-09-16 11 SOUTH HItITISH UVSUBAJfCI COMPANY, LTD. rporatod in New Zealand.) "impeachable Security 9 Vt Q. DOVE, Manager. 2, Finlayson Green.19 words
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Advertisement109 1940-09-16 11 THE MERCAN T ILE BANK OF INDIA (TRUSTEES) LIMITED Guaranteed and Controlled by THE MERCANTILE BANK OF INDIA. LIMITED. The Company, which is incorporated in the S.S. and registered as a Trust Company, undertakes the following duties:— EXECUTOR OR TRUSTEE OF A WELL ADMINISTRATOR OF ESTATE OF DECEASED PERSON TRUSTEE109 words
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Advertisement183 1940-09-16 11 HOMELITE PORTABLE 3" Amm km* 'mJm\\\\\\\\\\w SELF-PRIMING PUMP HANDLES EVERYTHING ANf STICK TO IT 24 HOURS A DA* 40% SAND OR MUD WILL NOT CLOG IT. Prime itself and pump up «o 28 ft. Deep and deliver up to 70 ft. high. Full capacity 15,000 gals, per hour. OPERATES 3183 words
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Advertisement320 1940-09-16 11 STEAMER SAILINGS BRITISH INDIA PASSENGER FREIGHT SERVICES For all information apply to: P. O. S. N. Co.. The Agent, Collyer Quay, Tel. 5961. 8.1.5. N. CO., BOUSTEAD CO., LTD., Tel. 5497. 8.1.5. N. CO. (APCAR LINE) For HONGKONG, SHANGHAI, MOJI, KOBE, OSAKA. For PENANG, RANGOON CALCUTTA. BefoUr Sailings: Special Holiday320 words
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Advertisement354 1940-09-16 11 P& and BRITISH INDIA The best possible service are being maintained bj The P. O.S.N. Coy. fron the Straits to their usual ports of call in China, India, Ceylon and the United Kingdom. Passengers are requested to registei their requirements but under present circumstance! sailings are perforce restricted. Special Holiday354 words
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Article221 1940-09-16 12 London, Sept. 16. THE Commander-in-Chief of the Be ruber Command, Air Marshal Sir C. F. A. Portal, yesterday sent the following message to the Officer Commanding ol the bomber station where the Polish squadrons are based which took part in Saturday night's raid on Boulogne: "Hearty congratulations221 words
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Article269 1940-09-16 12 Reuter. Yokohama. Sept. 16. THE Canadian Pacific liner, 1 Fmpress of Asia, has sailed for Vancouver following repairs fo damage caused by a small dummy bomb, dropped by a Japanese naval plane off the entrance of Tokyo Bay yesterday. The plane was engaged on bembing manoeuvres, and, itReuter. - 269 words
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499 1940-09-16 12 London's New Defences London, Sept. 16. JJOTII in the press anil among the general public, the latest phase in the Battle for Britain —the savage attack on the people oi London—is the subject of much speculation, both as to its purpose and reason A number of499 words
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Article158 1940-09-16 12 Singapore, Saturday. A TRIBUTE to the war effort being made in India and CeyIcn was paid by an American, Mr. R. T. Aid worth, vice-president of Knox and Co., the patent medicine firm, who arrived in Singapore from Calcutta by air to-day Mr. Aldworth, whose business158 words
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Article21 1940-09-16 12 After over 30 years' service in the Medical Department, Mr. J F Ryan, hospital assistant, Bungsar Hospital, Kuala Lumpur, has retired.21 words
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Article, Illustration39 1940-09-16 12 Highland dancers from the Argyils and Sutherland*, wi in the Combined Services' variety show "Footlights Par, left to right: Back row: Ptc Booth. Pte. Heslop, LCvl front row: LCpl. Rodheic, av:\ Pte. Gordon (a former pion).39 words
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Article67 1940-09-16 12 Reuter Berlin, Sept. 15. A CONVOY of ten French merchant ships, with demobilised soldiers aboard, ran into a minefield in the Mediterranean en route to Marseilles from North Africa, says an official German news agency despatch from Geneva. It is announced from Vichy, adds the agency,Reuter - 67 words
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Article124 1940-09-16 12 Reuter. Batavia, Sept. 16. THE following official communi- que has been issued. 'Soon j after his arrival in Batavia, Hi-: !Excellency Mr. Kobayashi, thoI Japanese Minister of Commerce :and Industries, paid an official I visit to His Excellency the Gover-nor-General, with whom he had lan opportunityReuter. - 124 words
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Article103 1940-09-16 12 T London, Sept. 15. HE following donation tor the purchase of aircraft comes by cable Irom the Netherlands East Indies Spitfire Fund to the Minister lor Aircraft Production The nrst £5.000 is for the purchas t of a Spitfire. The fund was started by the British103 words
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Article68 1940-09-16 12 r Washington, Sept. 16. HE death took place to-day of Mr. William B. Bankhead formerly Speaker of the House of Representatives, and a no'ed Congressman. H e was born on Apr. 12, 1874, the son of Senator and Mrs. Jchn Hollis Bankhead, and after a brilliant scholastic career, graduated LL.B.68 words
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270 1940-09-16 12 London, Sept. 16. pO}? the past three days, a bomb disposal section has 1» struggling to remove a bomb of the biggest size dropped on London, which fell in Dean's Yard, dose to the west end of St. Paul's Cathedral. The bomb entered270 words
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Article17 1940-09-16 12 Dr. J. I. Baeza. State untitled and Health Officer, P turned from leave and h sumed duties.17 words
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Advertisement187 1940-09-16 12 The Cup that CheersStrengthens Nerves, and ensures X Restorative Sleep j tonic food b vcrane' wJI bii.ld up' the 'sound. -^mmmmm healthy which keep you cheerful and M mJ '^^^^^KkWg T:.. exceptional nerve-building properties v v f of *Ovafline" have been demonstrated in many A tllL: I£# scientific tests. These187 words
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Advertisement77 1940-09-16 12 the Lissen "Alnv/ick" can: beaten. Specially d< give trouble free recepl tropical climates and iS] daylight reception of Euro] short wave stations. It is designed for batter ation but employs mains thus giving a reception associated vith a man It is only one of the 15 L Export models comprise,77 words
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