Malaya Tribune, 17 September 1940
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Title Section26 1940-09-17 1 The Malaya Tribune NETSA LES EXCEED 16,000 DAIL V VOL. XXVII. 2237 SINGAPORE, TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 1940 FIVE CENTS. The Malaya Tribune. Tuesday, September 17. HMO.26 words
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101 1940-09-17 1 Reuter. y Washington, Sept. 17. MR. Cordcll Hull yester- day had a lengthy 4 c i nference with Lord l.nthian (British Ambassador) and Mr. R. G. Casey, the Australian Mini ister, on matters which r utre stated later to be I iriicularly concerned s uith Australia.Reuter. - 101 words
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203 1940-09-17 1 Reuter. Washington, Sept. 17. PRESIDENT Roosevelt, at a brief ceremony at the White House. i»ned the Burke-Wadsworth Conniption Bill, whereby some 16! million men, between Che ages of 21 and 35, will become liable for military service. In a proclamation accompanying Ihe measure. PresidentReuter. - 203 words
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Article, Illustration1314 1940-09-17 1 Hundreds Of Corpses Floating Off Coast R.A.F. MAINTAIN BIG ATTACKS Reuter. mux? t> London, Sept. If), frib Koyal Air Force have continued their widespread and systematic bombing 0 f enemy military objectives, and, in particular, the invasion bases along the French, berman andReuter. - 1,314 words
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508 1940-09-17 1 Reuter. London, Sept. 17. LONDON had five air raids yesterday. The fifth warning sounded at 8.10 p.m. (8.5. T.). Antiaircraft guns were d far in the central London area immediately after the 1 raid warning sounded. There was no sound of airSrion afterwards theReuter. - 508 words
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Article116 1940-09-17 1 H.L. Hopkin - (From H.L. Hopkin London, Sept. 17. JJIS HIGHNESS the Sultan of Johore, whose 67th birthday falls to-day, is undisturbed by air raids, as he constantly travels between London and Heme Bay. His birthday party has been cancelled fo conditions making journeys lo London difficult.—Via Cable anci116 words
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Article164 1940-09-17 1 London, Sept. 17. THE exploits of the Fighter Command were praised in the following message sent 'by Mr. Winston Churchill, p the Premier, to the Air Ministry, for the Fighter Command: "Sunday eclipsed all previous records of the Fighter Command. Aided by squadrons of their Czech164 words
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Article35 1940-09-17 1 Reuter. Berlin. Sept. 17. Marshal Goering on Sunday lfl night set out from France, piloting himself in a German bomber, to take a flight over London, according to a claim by the German News Agency.—Reuter.Reuter. - 35 words
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Article, Illustration298 1940-09-17 1 Reuter. Cairo, Sept. 17. A COMMUNIQUE states that although the main enemy forces appear to be consolidating their positions round Solium, strong elements of armoured fighting vehicles are now in contact with our advanced troops about Bugbug. Throughout yesterday, the enemy was successfully harried by theReuter. - 298 words
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Article40 1940-09-17 1 Reuter. Berlin, Sept. 17. Herr yon Ribbentrop yesterday ?ave a reception in honour of the Spanish Minister of the Interior, Senor Suner, which was attended by Field Marshal Keitel end Herr Hirnmler. Hitler is receiving Senor Suner to-day.—Renter.Reuter. - 40 words
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Article138 1940-09-17 1 Reuter. Simla, Sept. 17. THE gallant part played by Indian troops in the recent fighting in British Somaliland is now revealed. Two famous battalions of Punjabis tock part in the operations, three companies holding a key position on the right flank of the main approach to theReuter. - 138 words
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Advertisement67 1940-09-17 1 M. HASSAN, El Mtrkal, Gas Water Contractor* M, 36 37, Bras Basah Road! MVGXPORE TEL. 3411 r all your requirements in the llatkm or repairs of electric tma water plp» fittings, please consult us and we will submit our estimate without obligation. WOftKMANSHIP GUARANTEED AND CHARGES MODERATE. We also stock:—67 words
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Advertisement219 1940-09-17 1 ON OTHER PACES Page Malaya's Food Drive t Corruption Inquiry 3 Sport 4 S pore Race Statistics 5 Leader Page 6 187 Raiders Down 7 Cinemas 8 and 9 Financial H Germany's Dwindling Oil Supplies 12 ELECTRIC COOKERS C 3 present the finest examples of modern kitchen equipment. The beauty219 words
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211 1940-09-17 2 (From Our Own Reporter) Ipoh, Monday. rtNCE a vacant, undulating piece of land, earmarked for future constructional purposes. a three-acre plot in the vicinity of the Kinta Sanitary Board lorry depot, in the Tamil Settlement iv being rapidly converted into neat vegetable garden*, grcwing a variety211 words
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Article199 1940-09-17 2 F Singapore, Monday. OR one month William Lilley 27--year-old Englishman, worked on a tin mine in Ipoh, before Sergeant Moulding, of the Naval Base police, arrived and took him court he was sentenced to four months' r i. for desertion e l\ w was a Nav al Base199 words
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Article63 1940-09-17 2 Guests attending the reception which Mr. and Mrs. Ong Boon Tat ar c giving on Friday at the New World Cabaret, to celebrate the weddmer of their second son, Mr Ong Tiang Guan, to Miss dun 5° Ck Tay of Mr. and Mrs Chua Cheng Hock, are63 words
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789 1940-09-17 2 OFFICER SENT ON MISSION TO THAI AND INDO-CHINA (Tribune Staff Reporter) SINGAPORE, TUESDAY. THE GREAT SUPPORT GIVEN TO RICE CULTIVATION BY THE MALAYAN GOVERNMENT IN RECENT TIMES HAS ALREADY RESULTED IN MALA\A PRODUCING ABOUT FORTY PER CENT. OF THE RICE CONSUMED IN THE COUNTRY—AN789 words
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Article27 1940-09-17 2 Rotarian Dr. K. Ando will speak on "Human Blood and Blcod Transfusion" at to-morrow's tiffin meeting of the Singapore Rotary Club, at the Ad?lphi Hctel Roof Garden.27 words
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Article, Illustration149 1940-09-17 2 From time immemorial y man has expressed hit -joy' or his sadness in so7io. >ma on Sunday night 28 Punjabi Christians expressed the latter sentiment in a song which they composed to bid farewell to the Bishop of Singapore and Mrs. B. C. Roberts. This group149 words
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Article269 1940-09-17 2 Singapore, Monday. lI T. E WILLIAMS, a private of the Loyal Regiment, came out of Change Alley into Raffles Place early one morning, and stopped in front of John Little and Co Ltd He then deliberateiv smashed o n e of the shop's plate glass show window*. To-day,269 words
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Article130 1940-09-17 2 Win... Singapore, Monday. HILL attempting to stop a heated argument between some Chinese m a coffee stall in Yeo «!Lh# on Saturday fiff adetect «ve was hit on the head with a stool, and assaulted by three other men. ThElJi n e f Uel WUS heard in the130 words
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Advertisement361 1940-09-17 2 I SOMETHING S|l j SHOUT ABOUT! THE GOOD WHOLESOME QUALITY OF THE BREAD CAKES BAKED AT Raffles Bakery MADE WITH CHOICEST INGREDIENTS UNDER I STRICTLY HYGIENIC <L/ li CONDITIONS. Order by phone—s3Bl f r~ Deliveries daily from sto 9 p.m. J—~ Sea View Hotel TO-NIGHT AND TO-MORROW NIGHT 11 ROMANTIC361 words
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Advertisement157 1940-09-17 2 O V E It S i a s ASSI llA\< CORPORATION, LTD. China Building, Chulia 'PHONE 5808."'-. FIRE, MARINE, \IOTOP PERSONAL ACCIDENT a WORKMEN'S COMPENSA TION INSURANCE. AGENTS: Scremban Poi Bros Malacca Hon X Chye a[ K. Lumpur Alan Loke, Nf Kon ciiro, Klang Lee Eng Teh Ipoh Lee Ah157 words
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372 1940-09-17 3 Singapore, Monday. WHEN a seven-year-old Chinese schoolboy, Chew Heng Chong, was missed after the class had re-assembled after recess, not one of the other pupils or the teacher suspected that tragedy had befallen him. They .believed that the boy had returned home. Nut372 words
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Article67 1940-09-17 3 Singapore. Tuesday. AN leave in Australia for the last V few months, Prof. R. G. M Scott Macgregor, professor of physiology at the College of Medicine, returned to Singapore yesterday. While on leave, Dr. Macgregor told the Tribune, he took the opportunity of visiting the various blood67 words
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Article64 1940-09-17 3 Singapore, Tuesday. AN assembly meeting of the 80th Rotary District will be held at Kuala Lumpur on Sunday, Sept. 29. The meeting will be presided over by the District Governor, Rn. H H Prince Varnvaidykorn Varavarn, and will b? attended by all presidents and secretaries of the Hotary Clubs in64 words
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Article, Illustration149 1940-09-17 3 Singapore, Tuesday. THE Victoria Memorial Hall was beautifully decorated with white frangipani and basj kets of flowers yesterday after- noon in honour of the double wedding of Miss Nice Ng Chuen Chi, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. I Ng Sen Choy, to Mr. Frederick Arthur Chua, son of149 words
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157 1940-09-17 3 Singapore, Monday. TWO Singapore Malay police supervisees, who failed to report themselves to the Police Officer in the Central Police Station, were eventually arrested in Malacca, and to-day sentenced to terms of imprisonment. Jaffa bin Chiko, aged 24, who had completed an 18-months' sentence in157 words
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2497 1940-09-17 3 "NECESSARY TO ACT QUICKLY," SAYS F. M. S. LEGAL ADVISER FROM OUR OWN REPORTER) KUALA LUMPUR, MONDAY. I SUBMIT THAT THE MAIN SUBJECT OF THIS .ENQUIRY IS THAT THERE IS EVIDENCE, IN SEVERAL CASES, THAT OFFICERS OF THE MINES DEPARTMENT HAVE BEEN HANDLING SUMS OF2,497 words
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Article179 1940-09-17 3 Singapore, Monday. AN infant of four months was killed when a cocoI nut rebounded off the head of the amah, who was carry- in* him. and struck him on i the head. His skull was crushed, and he died a few hours after admission, ueath being due179 words
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543 1940-09-17 3 JUIE Soldiers', Sailors' and Airmen's Families Association recently received from Mr. G. E. Cator, Malayan Agent in London, a cheque for £5.000—-an allotment from the Malaya Patriotic Fund, sent to the Association at the request of H.E. the Governor (Sir Shenton Thomas). The543 words
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Advertisement295 1940-09-17 3 DO.VT HLAME FATE If >ou are drawing th© same old and cannot make ends meet, not blame fatn. You should .in effort to get out of the The ICS. can give you the raining that will help you to get ahead. Shake yourself up and r'te .o us for information.295 words
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Advertisement175 1940-09-17 3 "how about f\ a two pound stew for \J JJ \SS\ enough for makes a f I I n I sjF f f A flavoured I I delicious and I /I D I I /1 Rabbits I economical V I/ X I I d' h" vx /f S ten 1175 words
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Article270 1940-09-17 4 FURTHER ties in the S.C C. Autumn lawn tennis tournar ent played on the S.C.C. courts yesterday resulted as follows:— Men's singles handicaps: C. E. Bembroke (plus 15) beat Lt. J. A. Gardner (pis .3) 6—2. 6—2; J. C. Houston (plus 15» beat J. Mcintosh (sen 5—7,270 words
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Article45 1940-09-17 4 Singapore Khalsa Association will meet Raffles Institution at the latter's ground to-mcrrow at 5.15 p.m. team: Harcharn Singh. Sarmukh Singh. Gopal Singh. Piara Singh, Hari Singh. Major Singh, Mewa Singh. Sansara Singh, Baboo Singh. Tharam Sineh. Shangara Singh. Res. Jaswant Singh, Ajit Singh.45 words
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460 1940-09-17 4 Held To 2- 2 Draw By Tads In Dull Div. I Game Argylls 2; Manchesters 2. THREE quick goals in the last six minutes of play provided the excitement >n an otherwise dull Div. 1 match between the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders and the460 words
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Article156 1940-09-17 4 The September Stapleford competition at the Garrison Golf Club. 1 played at Tanglin. resulted in a win in Group "A"' for E.G. Gardiner with a score of and in a win for Lieut. Smiley in Group "B" with a score of 35 J 2. The other best156 words
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Article62 1940-09-17 4 To-day's and to-morrow's ties In the Singapore Cricket Club bowls competitions are: To-day. Championship singles: L.O Staunton v R. E. Harrison. Championship pairs: E. Fozard and C. G. Pugler v A. Ferguson and E. B Evans. To-morrow. Championship singles: T.J.Goodman v H. M. Vsnnlk. Championship pairs: T.62 words
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Article156 1940-09-17 4 (From Our Own Correspondent) Malacca, Sept. 14. THE opening game of the new hockey season was contested between the Malacca Club and the Malacca Chinese Recreation Club on the Padang yesterday afternoon Though the play saved much of the early season form it was quite interesting. Major156 words
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Article101 1940-09-17 4 PLAYING at Changi yesterday, the Gordons scored a one-nil victory over the R.A. (3rd ac-ac> in a Div. I game. At Seletar R.A.F. (Torpedo beat Malaya Signals by 3—2 in a Division 2A league match. The Customs were awarded a v alk-over by the J.C.S.A. in the Second101 words
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349 1940-09-17 4 Loyal* 7: R.A. (9lh Heavy Battery). .1. lIMTH lheir forwards in brilliant form, the Loyals trounced the R.A. (!Mh Heivy Battery) by seven goals to one on the (.ilin.an Barracks ground last evening in Division I. Loyals played sound soccer, tneir defence was349 words
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Article97 1940-09-17 4 Programme for the Royal Singapore Yacht Club for this weekend will be: Friday: Usual races for all classes, starting at 5.23 p.m. For "A" Class and 5.25 p.m. f the other classes. Sunday: The following classes will sail the second race for a Club Beer Mug. starting at97 words
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403 1940-09-17 4 4-2 Win Well Deserved S C C 1; MARINE DEPT 2 JHE SfNG APORE CRICKET CLUB GAINED A WELL DESERVED VICTORY OVER THE MARINE DEPARTMENT BY 4-2 IN THE FIRST MATCH, AND QUALIFYING ROUND. OF THE S.A.F.A. CHALLENGE CUP, ON THE PADAVG YESTERDAY. Leader403 words
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Advertisement175 1940-09-17 4 Large Auditorium Size Cello Guitar PRICE $42 SEASON CO., LTD., 115, North Bridge Koad 1 WHAT VOI WANT MOST i\ ItAIMO TO-lIAY STYLE QUALITY PERFORMANCE and PKICE YOU HAVE THEM ALL IN THE AMERICAN H.M.V. "NEW YORKER" MODEL SQG6 Suitable for 110 or 230 Volts. AC and DC Mains. Guarantee175 words
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Advertisement318 1940-09-17 4 Use, k A\nm rkv tonnnjj Mia." It wakes up the Scalp and hem to grow new Patches of i l;ur P Baldness IS MOKE THAN SCALP DEEP I M F II A It A V GET DOWN TO THE ROOT Sold Everywhere: Naina Mohamed Sons. Singapore Malaya. < OX I318 words
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Article270 1940-09-17 5 HJCDR T.F.Mokmey and Sq. Ldr. W a A Saw won the presiprizes competition <staplerec koning) at the Island >ver 18 holes on Saturday v. ith a combined score Other cards returned ■>■ as fol'ows: l Cdr T. P. Moloney and Sq. A Saw 33 13.270 words
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204 1940-09-17 5 s.c.r.c. 5, coits ".v 1 SPEEDIER in attack, the S.C.R.C. defeated the Colts A"" by five SoaLs to one in a friendly hockey match played at the S.C.R.C. ground yesterday En Cheow Chye, dashing S.C.R.C centre-forward netted three goals perform the hat-trick. He dis-204 words
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824 1940-09-17 5 Followed By T. H. Menzies, Also Second Among Owners U/f'iH V*V**mt amounting to $21,750 Via Ureukelen MMded tbe list of winning trainers for the recent SingaP«« rurf Club Autumn (Gold Cop) race meeting which ended on Seturday. Mr. T. H Menzies, whose wife Miss824 words
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Article154 1940-09-17 5 DLAYING at the Happy Woild Coveted Stadium on Sunday, the Al] Blues BP. weni down to tho Fxci.se Clerks' Club by four games to two. The All Blue, party had the .services ot ;,n "old timer" in Leo de Souza, a former state player in154 words
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Article234 1940-09-17 5 W Cdr. T. F. Moloney Sq Ldr. A. A. Saw won the •*res rtent's Prizes competition «stapleibrci reckoning) of the Island Golt 4C 8 Other cards returned were as lollows: W Cdr. T.F. Molonrv ft So Ldr A a. saw 33+i3.' 4t.' Chua Tian Chony ft lay234 words
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Article36 1940-09-17 5 A friendly badminton untitled of three singles and two is arranged between the Si <rt light BP. and the Defiance BP at the latter's court Sin Sher.g Chinese School Kampong Bitak at 3 p.m on Sunday.36 words
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Article107 1940-09-17 5 Fort Canning 8; S.C.F.A. 2. AT Farrer Park yesterday in a n Division 2B match Fort Canning beat the S.C.F.A. by 8 goals to 2. The game opened with both sides attacking in turn and each side scored two goals during the first half. The107 words
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Article150 1940-09-17 5 ANEW list of horse classifications and transfers was issued this morning by the Straits Racing Association. The list is: HORSES TRANSFERS: From Class 2 ».o Class 1 Depot. Eelgrass. Esqun Kalo. Siiowy Owl. From Class i to Class 2. Dewberry, Flying Column. Hybla, Jeremiah. Sir Victor. From150 words
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Article36 1940-09-17 5 The first R.S.G.C. bi-monthly mixed foursomes competition for September was played at Bukit Timah on Sunday afternoon and resulted in a win for Dr. and Mrs J. Moncur with a net score of 34 1 o36 words
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Advertisement170 1940-09-17 5 **to-day p y«i 3.15 6.15 9.15 AIIf A Everybody Goes Positively last three shows to-day! GEORGE RAFT JOAN BENNETT Lloyd NOLAN" Ml fU »7l Gladys GEORGE T» Mi I I'M and WALTER 1 |TIT! I PiDGEON [Jjl f UOX OFFICE PHONE 3400 OPENING TO MORROW A I ETA VET ,)0N170 words
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Article352 1940-09-17 6 pOR many years Chinese in Malaya have been allowed to send money to China for whatever purpose they desired without let or hindrance. Even at the outbreak of the war. when it became necessary for Government to conserve the financial resources of this country, the regulations were352 words
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Article91 1940-09-17 6 Reuter. London. Sept. 16. THE Rumanian Government has prohibited Rumanian aircraft from flying over territory bordering the Russo-Rumanian demarcation hne and has instructed frontier troops not to use arms except in case of deliberate violation of Rumanian territory, according to the German radio, which adds thatReuter. - 91 words
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Article196 1940-09-17 6 New York. AMERICA has uncovered a big spy plot. Mr. Henry L. Stimson. Roosevelt s energetic War Minister, that eighty-one foreign agents have been arrested in the Panama Canal Zone. He did not specify their nationality, but it is understood they are Germans. They were detained196 words
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Article25 1940-09-17 6 Dr. s. M. Kumarasamy, Assistant Medical Officer. Alor Star, who is on two months' leave prior to retirement, will shortly be leaving for Madura. India.25 words
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Article, Illustration315 1940-09-17 6 Awaiting Right Time For Action BERLIN, SEPT. 16. "SPAIN'S POSITION AT PRESENT IS ONE OF NONBELLIGERENCY, BUT THAT MUST NOT BE INTERPRETED AS DISINTERESTEDNESS," SAID SENOR RA MON SUNER, FRANCO'S MINISTER OF PROPAGANDA, IN AN INTERVIEW WITH VOELKISCHER BEOBACH TER, THE OFFICIAL NEWS AGENCY. He continued,315 words
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Article74 1940-09-17 6 Chungking. FOREIGN traveller now en route from Kunming to Chungking was told by General Lung Yun there was no question of Yunnan and himself abiding by whatever decisions were taken by the Central Government to meet the Indo-China situation. A high Yunnan official who recently visited74 words
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Article205 1940-09-17 6 THE 8.8.C. Empire btoad. cast announcer last nirht referring to German pron a ganda, said that me choice Dits had been broadcast t., the worid recently from Ber hn but none was better than tne fol owing: The announ cer declared that the German air205 words
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Article119 1940-09-17 6 Yokohama, Sept. 16. AN Eastern News report says that the damage to the Empress of Asia, which was hit by a dummy bomo lrom a Japanese naval plane while on manoeures. was small, though four Chinese members ot [the crew sustained slight Injuries. The Navy sent119 words
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67 1940-09-17 6 Thomas Eric St. Johnston, 2 Cambridge graduate aged 29 is appointed Chief Constable of Ox fordshire. He was station Inspector, Metropolitan B I), at Chelsea. S.W.. Police Station. At Corpus Christi College, Cambridge, he obtained a second-clasi honours degree in law He was called67 words
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Article32 1940-09-17 6 A recent Government untitled prchibits the use of cars and motor-cycles within five miles ol the South-East coast of Bi Vehicles for essential puru «es must be covered by v poilep permit.32 words
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407 1940-09-17 6 London, Sept. 16. X tunes says that, determined not to be dragged into the war if they can possibly avoid it, an overwhelming majority of Americans are equally determined to be Preps if i i ior it U and when it comes. The spectacle407 words
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Article143 1940-09-17 7 Eastern News. Tokyo, Sept. lt. COMMENTING on Soviet relations with the Balkans, the Asahi Shimbun says that it is still doubtful whether the Soviet Union will concentrate on the Balkan and Danubian States. Kven though the Soviet Union becomes involved in this direction, it mustEastern News. - 143 words
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Article79 1940-09-17 7 Eastern News. Tokyo. Sept. 16. THE President Quezon, with a tonnage of 12,187. which ran aground and sank near the Kameiri rock .south of the TanegashiIsiand in Kagoshima PrefecKyushu, on Jan. 27, will be ;mtled and salvaged by the Okada Gurai. Ltd. in Osaka. Fourteen passengers, andEastern News. - 79 words
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Article146 1940-09-17 7 Singapore, Monday. DESCRIBING it as a deliberate v and well-planned theft, the fifth magistrate, Mr. L. C. Goh. '--day, sentenced Mijan bin Ser*o, a young Javanese, to three weeks' rigorous imprisonment, for dealing a pa i r of gold anklets belonging to his sister-in-law. The accused was146 words
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Article, Illustration44 1940-09-17 7 Bombs falling over two Focke VVulf F.VV.SB aircraft at Ypenburg aerodrome in Northern France. Craters made on Che landing ground in previous raids have been filled in, but so much damage was done in this raid that the aerodrome is again unserviceable.44 words
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Article104 1940-09-17 7 Reuter. London, Sept. 16. ONE of the chief aims of the re- cent intensified German air raids has been to drive the air lOrce from its bases in the southeastern coastal areas. These attempts, it is stated In authoritative circles, have failed conspicuously and it isReuter. - 104 words
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Article35 1940-09-17 7 Kunming. To develop Yunnan's silk industry, the Yunnan Provincial Government is planning to cultivate 200.000,000 mulberry trees in the province within five years and also to train up a number of technicians in this field.35 words
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226 1940-09-17 7 NAZIS LOSE 455 AIRCRAFT, BRITISH 101, SINCE SEPT. 7 Reuter. LONDON, SEPT 15 QNE HUNDRED AND EIGHTY-SEVEN GERMAN PLANES WERE BROUGHT DOWN IN NAZI AERIAL ATTACKS ON BRITAIN THROUGHOUT YESTERDAY, ACCORDING TO A STATEMENT IN LONDON, COMPARED TO 25 BRITISH FIGHTERS, OF WHICHReuter. - 226 words
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74 1940-09-17 7 H.L. Hopkin - (From H.L. Hopkin Via Cable and Wireless. London, Sept 16. ABOMSER, diving lew, dropped six bombs on the central London area. One struck the shelter of a Catholic church, causing a number of casualties. A.R.P. workers laboured ail night long to remove the victimsVia Cable and Wireless. - 74 words
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Article109 1940-09-17 7 Reuter. London, Sept. 16. MOST of the patients in one of ifl London's largest and oldest hospitals had a wonderful escape when a bomb fe.H during last night's raid. The missile went right through the staircase in the medical block but missed th e wards onReuter. - 109 words
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Article166 1940-09-17 7 Reuter. London, Sept. 16. |T became apparent last night that the R.A.F., in the past 24 hours, has dealt Germany one of the heaviest blows since the war started, writes Reuters air correspondent. Shortly after its bombers, in bigger formations than ever before, had smashed awayReuter. - 166 words
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Article88 1940-09-17 7 Singapore, Monday. ALLLGLD to have attempted to extort money from two people, Tan Kirn Leong, a 19-year-old Hokkien, claimed trial when charged before Mr. J. G. Rappoport, the Third Police Magistrate, today. Tan was alleged to have attempted to obtain money from Tan Kye Choo in88 words
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Article129 1940-09-17 7 Reuter. London, Sept. 16. nAIDERS were over the central district of London and some oombs were dropped. So intense was the barrage that motor traffic in the London area v/as affected. There were buses standing by shelters and a Press Association reporter, who drove from BarkingReuter. - 129 words
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Article117 1940-09-17 7 Eastern News. Tokyo, Sept. 16. THE Japanese Ambassador to the United States, Mr. Kensuke Horinouchi. called on Mr. Sumnei Welles. Under-Secretary of State, at noon on Friday, and had a IiUminute conversation with the latter, resuming discussions, started a lew weeks ago. concerning minor questions pendingEastern News. - 117 words
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Article119 1940-09-17 7 Singapore, Monday. JIM CHOW LONG, Lav Kee Leong, and Li m Koo Tow, three Chinese youths aged 15, 11. and 13, respectively, appeared before the second magistrate today on a charge of stealing iron rods from a Municipal repairshed in Goodman Road on Saturday. All the accused119 words
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Article69 1940-09-17 7 Singapore, Monday. COR committing theft of two tea- pots from a shop in Waterloo Street, Tan Ah Kow, a 37-year-old Hokkien. was sentenced r ,o one week's simple inprisonmem from the date of his arrest, ilept. 7, and a fine of $15. in69 words
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Article79 1940-09-17 7 Reuter. Kenvil, (New Jersey), Sept. 16. A S a sequel to the explosion f* at the Hercules powder factory, 18 local sheriffs today swooped down on a camp run by the German-American Bund near Andover, New Jersey, and seized subversive literature and a rifle withReuter. - 79 words
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Article214 1940-09-17 8 Jl WOMAN who was said by an hotel owner to have been introduced to him as Princess 15ami appeared at West London Court wearing a fur coat over an Indian costum and save her version of an alleged scene. Basil Street Hotel Ltd., claimed 148 for214 words
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55 1940-09-17 8 Police Inquiries into the shooting of three women in a cottage al Matfield, Kent, extended to Tonbridge. Bicester, and London. A woman, whom officers interviewed in London, afterwards accompanied them back to Tonbndge. Chief Inspector Beveridgc travelled to London specially to her and. later. conferred55 words
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Advertisement247 1940-09-17 8 The Ace Gentleman crook of all time Ready as ever to steal j a fortune in gems or kisses! THE "LONE WOLF" IS BACK j mm^mm^ mm^ l mi HAT! V I In the Riotously Funny BURLESQUE I k \kt\m lh V l ,ade L(,ndon A ROAR despite W% 5247 words
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Advertisement144 1940-09-17 8 sun talkiF To-nißht 7.30 9.30 p.m. J NewßoiinHood WHAT STOMACH SUFFERERS CAN EAT You can't lav up a sick stomach. Your body must be nourished even though solid food and most liquid foods cause rain and vomiting. Tho problem has always be?n to find a fcod that soothes the inflamed144 words
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Advertisement186 1940-09-17 8 j ja brings you swell pictures better than ever' I I #411 ut Wl k e none more novel, none happier none V better than "MY LOVE CAME BACK" ALHAMBRA 1 3 615 j?l Ijl I 11-11 A 1 Phone 6909 OjWIXDirIAVILLAWD(ii~ I Her tint since GWTW. her best ever!186 words
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Advertisement103 1940-09-17 8 1 til NEW WORLD Hi I PRESENTS:— SPECIAL DANCE 1 j TO-NIGHT i 9.30 to 12 P.M. jj I TEA DANCE TO-DAY mi 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. jy|r tiii: >ioo\ THROI OH OUR ASTRONOMICAL TELESCOPF IT BRINGS THK MOON right in front of you as if you arc near103 words
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146 1940-09-17 9 Singapore, Monday SENTENCE of six months' rigor- lis imprisonment each, to be followed by six months'' police supervision, was passed on Harold Han ley and Thomas Godriard, two young soldier* of the Manchester Krsiment in the Fifth Police < ourt. to-day, f or the146 words
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Article60 1940-09-17 9 British North Borneo Is now governed irom the pleasant town of Hlckmansworth Herts A £2.000.000 British Commcorporated by Royal Charter in 1881, runs North Borneo and it has taken three flats over a bank in Rickmansworth Hien Street for its office. The company evacuated from Staple Hall house Court. London,60 words
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Article245 1940-09-17 9 Singapore, Monday. JJOW a proposal to buy land for thrA c»nema in Penang fell Court*? T in the High wSSL t^E before justi^ in. of k hC C Urse cf the XlnL C,a,m for 2 > 700 > on a Chi™ dl Wn n the B245 words
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Article166 1940-09-17 9 N. D Singapore, Monday. ARAYan DASS. a middle-aged Indian, claimed trial in the second police court to-day when he was charged with enticing away Ponnu. the wifo of K. Sankaran Sankaran. a n assistant i n a toddy shop i n changi. said that he had been married166 words
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Article22 1940-09-17 9 Che Ahmad, who had been acting as Magistrate in Klang in place of Che Suleiman, has resumed his duties at Kuala Kubu.22 words
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Article104 1940-09-17 9 Singapore, Monday, ONN AM," the national day Cl Malabar and the anniversary of the local Malayalee Association, were celebrated yesterday at the premises of the Ladies' Union Bill gapore. Ovtf 200 people were present The function began with fames lor children and women, after which a pleasant social104 words
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Advertisement333 1940-09-17 9 Public Notice TENDER NOTICE. r< nders are invited from approvontractors for the erection and pletion of 5 Semi-detached Houses and Two 5 rooms Bachelor Blocks of Coolies' Quarters off dexandra Road for Messrs. Mala yan Breweries Ltd. A deposit of $100 is required i Mich contractor tendering and will b333 words
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Advertisement141 1940-09-17 9 I NOW SHOWING— J 6.15 9.15 I Till; I \< F VSOItFI) TIII TII I AKOI I ADOLF 111 II Fit! T MAS TO SEE*" A CHALLENGE TO HU MANITY! SEE THE WHOLE TRU TH ABOUT THE BLOODY REIGN OF EUROPE'S MADMAN! BOOK YOUR SEATS EARLY. Added Attraction: "GAUMONT BRITISH141 words
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Advertisement761 1940-09-17 10 Situations Vacant GIRL WANTED for dispensary. 23 standard. Light work. 135. Serangoon Road. Singapore. (No. 699E) TODAY'S BEST TIP For UnemployedRegister Immediately. Caters all type work. Singapore Employment Agency 79. Bukit Timah Road, Singapore. (No. 714E) WANTED counter salesgirl, must speak and write Chinese and English, preferably one can speak761 words
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Advertisement766 1940-09-17 10 Professional ASTHMA, Consumption, Epilepsy, Diabetes, Skin and Blood Diseases radically cured. Senior Vedlc Scientist, H.M.H., 135, Serangoon Koad, Singapore. (No. 700E) IT IS NOT INFREQUENT that many a Profitable Business failed through faulty Fundamental Control. So. be wise, consult Wayleen Co.. Finance Consultants, Asia House, Robinson Road, Singapore. (No. 725E)766 words
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Advertisement756 1940-09-17 10 Stamps FOR 8ALB: Really good quality stamps of Malaya. Fin* selection*. Competitive rater. Selected approvals sent anywhere. List free. L. K. Thye, Federal Dispensary Chambers. Beremban. (No. 3»lE> Lost Found LOST In Dhoby Ghaut, leather card case with Associated Press and American Social Security credentials—Reward. Oene Bailey. Cathay Cafe. Singapore.756 words
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Advertisement790 1940-09-17 10 Public Notices (Vide Gazette No. 244 of 6th September, 1940». TENDERS are invited for the sole nght to open one pawnshop 10-* a period of three years from the Ist January, 1941, in* each of the streets cr sections of streets in the Town Division of the Sett ,o ment790 words
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Advertisement620 1940-09-17 10 6. Tan j ong Pagar Road between Cheng Tuan Street and Craig Road. 7. Merchant Road. 8. Boat Quay (from house No. 127, Boat Quay to house No. 170, Boat Quay) i.e., the old Hong Lim Quay. 9. Nankin Street. 10. Havelock Road between New Market Tvoad and Chin Swee620 words
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Advertisement202 1940-09-17 10 SINGAPORE MUNICIPALITY TENDERS. TENDERS are now invited for the following materials or service. For particulars see Municipal Tender Room. Supply of Corrugated Asbestos Roofing St Ridges for Bukit Timah Road Pumping Station Filters. 12 noon. 27 Nov.. 1940. Supply of Mild Steel Wash Water Troughs for Bukit Timah Road Gravity202 words
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Miscellaneous839 1940-09-17 10 ito-day's Radioi j s SINGAPORE i LONDON ZHL 225 metre* (1M mcis). TRANSMISSIONS 2 A t ZHP 30.96 metre* (Mt mc|f). GSF 15.14 Mcs (9.82 n,efr*.x a m. GSJ 21.53 Mcis (13.93) aSI 6.45 Music. GSG U. 79 Mcli (16.86 mfi 6*. 50 News. Relayed from London p.m. 7.05 News839 words
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Article273 1940-09-17 11 Reuter - MARKET REPORTS By Reuter London, Sept. 16. j tin market was at the decline, with a turnover ol !25 tons. After official hours a further 20 tons were London, Sept. IP,, Stock Exchange opened and fractionally easier, became quietly steady Kaffirs wore irregular on indecision. In the273 words
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Article205 1940-09-17 11 RUBBER London. Sept. 16. Buyers Sellers RI BUI R Nominal 12- 12' 3 i.-r Forward) 12- 12' a 12nd Forward* Nov 12- 12i 8 13rd Forward) March 11 15 16 12 116 ■All Nominal Prices 1 IN London. Sept. 16. Official Price) £239 Buyers £240 Sellers rward,205 words
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181 1940-09-17 11 Singapore, Tuesday. PROFIT of 5155.860.32 was earned" by the Sungei Bagan Rubber Company, Ltd., it was and at the thirty-first ordinary m eting of the Company held t«»-u.t dividend of \2>/ 2 per the year was declared, a further contribution of the War Fund approved,181 words
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Article135 1940-09-17 11 From Our Financial Correspondent Singapore, Tuesday. JHERE was good selective interest in tin shares yesterday. -oF utehs on the declaration of per cent interim, came into keen demand, and were marked up. In Australians, there was -air activity in Takuapa, and Kundangs. There was improved business in135 words
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Article21 1940-09-17 11 Singapore, Tuesday. Prices of tin and rubber in Singapore at noon today were:— RUBBER Buyers 37%, Sellers 37% TIN21 words
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Article45 1940-09-17 11 The directors of the Chartered Bank of India. Australia and China have declared an interim dividend. In respect of the past half year, at the rate of 10 per cent, per annum, subject to income tax. payable in London on Oct. 2.45 words
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1069 1940-09-17 11 Singapore, Sept. 16. MINING a Buyers. Sellers Ampat Tin (4s) 33 39 Austral Amal (ss) 5 6 6 -cd Austral Malay 33;t> SiiWd Ayer Hitam (ss) 19 2 Q|_ Ayer Weng SI, r». 8 5 0 95 Baugrin T.n 16 3 17 3 Batu Selangor ($1) 1.31,069 words
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Article406 1940-09-17 11 "THE profit for the year amount- ed to $147,598.65, out of which dividends have been declared absorbing 20 per cent., $26,636.20 has been used to provide depreciation on our assets, and $50,000 has been transferred to general reserve, leaving $23,845.07 to be carried forward," said Mr.406 words
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Article323 1940-09-17 11 THE twenty-third annual general 1 meeting of shareholders of Murai Tin Limited was held at the registered office of the company, Barrack Road. Kuala Lumpur. Mr. A. Braddon who presided, said that a higher domestic quota release than last year was obtained during the323 words
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Advertisement667 1940-09-17 11 Public Notices ULU BENUT CONSOLIDATED RUBBER COMPANY, LIMITED. (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, th e 15th October, 1940. NOTICE W ALSO667 words
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Advertisement410 1940-09-17 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 S.N. CO., BOUSTEAD CO., LTD., Tel. 5497. 8.1.5. N. CO. (APCAR LINE) For HONGKONG, SHANGHAI MOJI. KOBE, OSAKA. For PENANG, RANGOON CALCUTTA. Regular Sailings: Special Holiday410 words
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Advertisement354 1940-09-17 11 BRITISH INDIA l The best possible services are being maintained 03 The P. O.S.N. Coy. fron j the Straits to their usual ports of call in China, Iridia, 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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Article68 1940-09-17 12 Reuter. London. Sept. 17 THE Duke of Windsor, in a 1 message to Their Majesties ajLer the recent, bombing of Buckingham Palace, ex Dressed, on behali of the Government and the people of the Bahamas, his -deep relict at the escape of Your Majesties from the recent grave danger toReuter. - 68 words
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Article179 1940-09-17 12 Reuter. London, Sept. 17. MOST of the London families bombed out of their hemes are net leaving the capital—they are merely shifting around. The latest proposal is that many should be given accommodaticn in empty houses in the west-end of the city. Unoccupied houses and propertiesReuter. - 179 words
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Article66 1940-09-17 12 Reuter. Washington, Sept. 17. THE House of Representatives, by 1 acclamation, elected Mr Rayburn of Texas as its Speaker In succession to the late Mr. William Eankhead. Mr. Bankhead. yesterday was given an impressive State funeral at which President Roosevelt was present with members ofReuter. - 66 words
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261 1940-09-17 12 Aircraft Production Rate Cannot Be Maintained Reuter. LONDON, SEPT. 17. JN THE LONGER VIEW OF THE AIR WAR, OTHER FACTORS NOW BROUGHT OUT IN LONDON ARE VERY ENCOURAGING TO BRITAIN. There is good reason to believe, writes a correspondent, thai Germany cannot maintainReuter. - 261 words
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Article91 1940-09-17 12 THE prohibition of the sale of certain classes of firearms and ammunitions by licensed dealers, during a period of forty-two days from the date of announcement, was gazetted last night. The following are the classes afiected: Shot-gun. 12 bore automatic or repeating; revolvers, 0.380. 0.38, 0.45;91 words
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Article54 1940-09-17 12 Taiping, Monday. TWO Taiping Eurasians, Messrs. 1 W. Mac Donald and D. Oliveiro. |\ui( applied for enlistment with th( British Army, have been accepted and have proceeded to Singapore to join an anti-aircraft unit. Mr. Mac Donald formerly worked in the Electrical Department, while Mr. D. Oliveiro was on the54 words
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Article416 1940-09-17 12 Ml.< r, London, Aug. 3. Kb. Mema G. Symondson, fair and slender Belgravia hostess rai,eda cocktail glass towards Lance-Corporal John v m ''London hotel, and gave him the toast: -To us who were Hitler's prisoners." corpora] Warner, a tall, spare '/oung man with light hair and416 words
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Article122 1940-09-17 12 A Singapore, Monday. 1 the ninth annual general meeting of the Syrian Christian Union, Singapore, with Mr. r. G. Thomas, the president, in the chair, it was reported that the membership of th e Union, which '.tcod at 70 at the beginning of Lnc period under review,122 words
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Article154 1940-09-17 12 Reuter. Tokyo, Sept. 17. THE Foreign Office spokesman denied a press report that the Japanese Ambassador in Washington filed a protest on Sept. 13, against the American gasol>ne embargo, and that Mr. Sumner Welles, the UnderStcietary of State, rejected it. lac spokesman said that the Japanese protest, allegingReuter. - 154 words
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Article, Illustration25 1940-09-17 12 Photo shoics His Majesty the King inspecting a maehim ret during a visit to bomber stations oj the Royat Air25 words
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Article73 1940-09-17 12 (From Our Ow n Reporter) Ipoh, Monday. TWO dead bodies were found or. poJl at Urday one in Tanjona Rambutan and the other in the old market in Ipoh. A Chinese, while walking through a rubber estate at the i2rh mile, Tanjong Rambutan, earn tkntULl I nipOS73 words
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Article161 1940-09-17 12 Reuter. Bombay. Sept. 17. THE Congress Committee has ratified, by an weruhclmin* majority, the Working (mi tee's resolution of the withdrawal of the conditional offer to cooperate with Britain in the prosecution of the war. The ratification was moved by Pandit Nehru. Simla. Bept. 16. Gandhi's addressReuter. - 161 words
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Advertisement208 1940-09-17 12 PBB :TO GILI/8 victims whom he beat on a K.O T.K.O. dp WILI bo seen in action aeainsl the action fighter tommy CARRIE. OF M 4fe 1 HEMCHIT TK.O. Grounds. y W 2 PRIMO OSMAN K.o. 7 S E t. Hi I MOOT K.O. 7 HI 1 FIGHT MIECK KO208 words
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Advertisement78 1940-09-17 12 For Radio entertainm» the Lissen "Alnwick beaten. Specially desl give trouble free rec< tropical climates and daylight reception of Eui short wave stations. It is designed for battery ation but employs main thus giving a reception associated w.ith a mams It is only one of the 1! Export models comprise78 words
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