Malaya Tribune, 4 October 1940

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  • 26 1 The Malaya Tribune NET SALES EXCEED /6,000 DAILY VOL. XXVII- -No. 238. SINGAPORE, FRIDAY, OCTOBER 4, 1940 FIVE CENTS. The Malaya Tribune. Friday, October 4, 1940
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  • 418 1 Avoids Battle In Mediterranean: British Down 4 Attacking Planes Reuter. London, Oct. 4. THE sighting of a strong enemy naval force in the Mediterranean which could not be brought to action is reported by the commander-in-chief in the Mediterranean. The report says that
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  • 43 1 Reuter. London, Oct. 4.—Contributions to the "Spitfire Funds" continue to flow in as keenly as ever. Among the latest contributions is 554,000 from the Nawab of Bhopal. being equivalent to the cost of a vhcle flight of Spitfires.—Reuter.
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  • 37 1 Reuter. London, Oct. 4. The Board of the Admiralty announces that His Majesty's yacht "Sappho" (Commander W. Ireland, R.N.) has been sunk, probably by an enemy mine. The next of kin of casualties have been informed. —Reuter.
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  • 103 1 Reuter. Moscow, Oct. 4. THE Soviet have not announc- td their willingness to enter into a non-aggression with Japan on the condition that China is split into spheres of in Hue nee. I his was the categorical stateil elicited by Reuter, in reply
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  • 86 1 Reuter. L udon. Oct. 4. THE recently institut?d Nazi "new l order' N rway was given an i v lie 2en?ral public, occoi the N rwegian Telegraph Agency. The agency cites an article in Nazi organ "Fritt .reatening th* opponents ti the movement. Ihe paper
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  • 52 1 Reuter. London. Oct. 4. I Halifax will be th? Leader thi House of Lcrris in the place Caltfecote. He will be as- i his duties, it is announ--1 if] m Downing Street to-night. I L rd Sneli who will continue Deputy Leader of the ileuse
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  • 81 1 Reuter. London, Oct 4. CPEAKING at Glasgow, Air Vice--0 Marsha] R E. Saul, of the Fighter Command, claimed that for man, the R.A.F. was 'upertor to the Cermun Air Force, rring to the massed formahieh came over the south i€ said that once the R.A.F. 1 <
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  • 424 1 VITAL CONFERENCE ON MIDDLE EAST Reuter. NEW YORK, OCT 4. ACCORDING TO REPORTS REACHING HERE, HITLER AND MUSSOLINI WILL MEET FOR AN IMPORTANT CONFLUENCE TODAY. Tiie reports add that the recent political and diplomatic developments have diverted Hitler's attention to the military situation in the Middle
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  • 23 1 Reuter. Windsor (Ontario), Oct. 4.—Two dozen American tanks—the first instalment cf 200 over-age tanks being supplied to Britainhave crossed the border into Canada.—Reuter.
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  • 193 1 Reuter. London, Oct. 4. AFOUR-ENGINED German warplane, believed to be a FockeWulf "200" Condcr, made its second trip inland in an air raid over Britain earlier this week. Reports of its more frequent appearance have not been confirmed by the Observer Corps, writes Reuters air
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  • 78 1 Reuter. Calcutta, Oct. 4. A CHARGE under the Defence of India regulations has been formulated against Mr. Subhas Chandra Bose, the wellknown Congress Leftist leader, according to the Delhi Radio. Mr. Bose was arrested at Calcutta in July under the Defence of India regulations.
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  • 223 1 BUCHAREST SILENT Reuter. Bucharest, Oct. 4. British subject has been kidnapped. Mr. Percy Clark, 60-year-old head of a British engineering firm at Ploesti, was taken frcm his room in a Bucharest hotel by threo youths in civilian clothes, who forced him to accompany them to an unknown
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  • 146 1 Reuter. London. Oct. 4. THE Purchase Tax comes into operation on Oct. 21. The Treasury has made an order to this effect, which will be submitted to Parliament for approval in accordance with the terms of the Finance Act. All taxable goods
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  • 72 1 Reuter. London, Oct. 4. THE evidence of 53 witnesses in the French war guilt trial at Riom has been heard by the Supreme Court in the past few days, according to the Lyon radio. The witnesses included General <Veygand. General Col son. Genera' George. General Blanchard. General
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  • 185 1 TROUBLE BREWING Reuter. London, Oct. 4. jpREE F RENCH headquarters in London have issued a statement on the events at Dakar since last week. It states that news from French West Africa shows that in spite of the attitude of the authorities at Dakar, the Free
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  • 29 1 Reuter. k LINER bringing 31 children evacuated by the British Government arrived here safely today (Thursday), says a message from an Eastern Canadian port.— Peuter.
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  • 110 1 Reuter. London, Oct. 4. FOR the third successive night London*!, raid warning tonight (Thursday) was interrupted by the "raiders passed" siren. This followed a long spell of inactivity in the Central London area. When the warning was resumed isolated raiders approaching the suburbs ran
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  • 41 1 Reuter. Helsinki, Oct. 4.—The UJSJSR. and Finland have signed a treaty concerning the demilitarisation and neutrality of the Aalands Islands on the lines of the 1921 Convention. The negotiations concerning the Islands concluded some days ago. —Reuter.
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  • 103 1 STOP PRESS Reuter. Canton, Oct. 4. Japanese troops landed at Haiphong and reached Dongson, according to a Japanese military spokesman, who added that the Franco Japanese negotiations were continuing, and that when they were concluded Japanese troops were expected to advance to Hanoi. At present the
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  • Page 1 Advertisements
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  • 514 2 Tuba Root Possibilities Not Fully Explored Yet (Tribr.ne otaff Reporter) JN the endless war between man and bugs, Malaya has a vast storehouse of ammunition —tuba root —but because she has not yet organised herself properly to make a steady profit on it,
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  • 458 2 Singapore, Thursday. rjHARGED with voluntarily causing hurt to a passenger, Mr. P. J. C. Wilson, by striking him with drinking glasses, Koh Heng Hen, a Hainanese "boy" employed on a ship, stood his trial in the Fourth Police Court; to day. The offence was
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  • 70 2 Dr. Victor Purcell, who is now attached to the Far Eastern Bureau of the Ministry of Information will broadcast, from the Singapore Station to-night (Friday) at 7.20 p.m.. a talk entitled "Burn Your Boats." Dr. Purcell. whose inspiring talks are well-known to Malayan listeners, will discuss
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  • 413 2 fcmgapor?, Thursday. IN VIEW of the importance of in- creasing food production in Malaya, special value attaches to r. further leaflet published by the Department of Agriculture on the leeding of poultry on household scraps. There are two main systems of keeping poultry under local
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  • 222 2 F DBI Singapore, Thursday. REL Bengali watchmen, Ramchandar, Chandrapad, and Bismanath, of the Heai Ann s>ago Factory and five Chinese coolies—Le e Kirn Hing, Ng Ah Theng. Cheah Bah Song, Kee Ah tvim and Lim Ah Yong— employed in the same factory, were produced
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  • 129 2 VO European woman or girl, unless she is normally a resident, or employed in the Colony or Malay States, or the wife or daughter of a resident, will be given a permit to enter the Colony, if is officially announced. Ihe order also applies to
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  • 251 2 Singapore, Thursday. QTATKD to have staggered into his house with a bottle of Chinese liquor in his hand, apparently drunk, an elderly wooden clog maker, Tay Bak Cheng, locked the door of his room and har.ged himself by means of a piece of cloth.
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  • 240 2 Singapore, Thursday. A CONSTABLE on duty during the recent blackout in Singapore, saw a car coming towards him with both headlights on, at 10.45 p.m. on Sept. 4. Juki bin Sanapi, the constable, held up a red light and the car came to a halt. The
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  • 32 2 Mr. Morris Edgar has taken over the office of hon. secretary of the Federated Malay States Bar Committee from Mr. Tan Teo Bok who had been acting for him.
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  • 824 3 Stirring Speech At To-d ay's Volunteer Airmen's Inspection Singapore, Friday. A WARM tribute to Malaya's defenders and to the invincible spirit of the country was paid this morning by H.E. the Officer Administering the Government, the Hon. Mr. S. W. Jones, when inspecting
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  • 152 3 Singapore, Thursday. TAN ENG BOON, driver of a bullock cart, was fined $10 by Mr. C. H. Whitton, in the District Traffic Court to-day, on a charge of driving his cart negligently. Inspector J. A. Ellis, prosecuting, said that Tan was driving a bullock cart along
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  • 23 3 Inspector Long Chi, of the Seremban police, will shortly be going on transfer Io Rawang. Inspector Jalil. of Rawang, will "v to Seremban.
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  • 111 3 Singapore, Thursday. rVCv Chinese who stole clothing from different parts of the town pleaded guilty when charged before Mr. J. G. Rappoport, in ihe Third Police Court The lir.st man, Tan Poh. a 40--year-oid Hckkien. admitted stealing two pieces of canvas cloth worth $50 from the compound
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  • 34 3 The Telok Ayer Epworth League. Singapore, is holding a lunch and bazaar in aid of the Church Building Fund, on Saturday from 1,30 p.m. to 6.30 p.m. at the Church premises. Telok Ayer Street.
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  • 203 3 "Keep Fit" Campaign 4. Your Feet Ankles DO thesp exercises for feet and ankles to foxtrot music in order to obtain the proper rhythm. 1. sit upright, hands resting at sides legs together and feet turned up at the ankles as shown above. Point toes,
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    • 253 3 m V 1 t HAMS I Only tbe c piect#d t° r I T j 1 nana re s curinv: I Soak for four hours in cold I .BpecAftl L 0 I water and then completely cover I i .f-n wl>* cn I the Ham with a thick pastry of
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  • 635 4 EELGRASS WHITE GARDENIA FANCIED "Spectator's" Selections KUALA LUMPUR, THURSDAY. U*ELGRA£S AND WHITE GARDENIA SHOULD PROVIDE THE BEST BETS OF THE FIRST DAY'S RACES Ob THE SELANGOR TURF CLUB'S AUTUMN MEETING TU BE HELD THIS SATURDAY. Trainer Van Breukelen has a strong hand in several races and should saddle three winners
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  • 33 4 TO-DAY SOCCER:—Challenge Cup, East Surreys v Manchesters. Stadium; HOCKEY: S.R.C. v Mountain Regt.. S.R.C: S.C.C. II v St. Josephs. S.C.C. RUGGER:—S.C.C. v RJ (B.MJ. S.C.C. TENNIS:—S C.R C. and Y.M.C.A. tournaments.
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  • 34 4 The final of the Singapore Chinese Swimming Club English chess tournament will take place at the club's premises on Sunday at 10.30 a.m. Finalists are Klong Chin Eng's tram and Lee Chin Quan's team.
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  • 1025 4 TOIXOWING are handicaps for the first day's races of the Selangor Turf Club's Autumn meeting on Saturday. HORSES—CIass I—Division I—sV 2 Furlongs 2 10 BAY DRAGON 5v ?05 Mrs I Ycap Van Breukelen 12 3 BRIDGE LAW 6y 9.13 "Mr. Cheah Van Br?.i<t-lon 14 0 MEDIATION
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  • 340 4 DUTTING up a classy exhibi- tion of boxing and fighting, Atilio Sabatino, Fuerto Rican world middleweight title contender, gave Singapore boxing fans their fill when he outpointed Young Frisco, the Filipino Orient title holder, over twelve rounds of thrilling fighting at the Happy World covered stadium
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  • 89 5 CELEBRATIONS in connection with Mahatma Gandhi's se-venty-second birthday will be held at the Vernacular School, Alor Gajah, at 3 p.m. on Saturday. Mr. G Parthasarathy. Editor of the "Tamil Nesan," will preside. The guests will be received by Mr. PR. L. Letehumanan Chettiar and a
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  • 15 5 Mr. Charles Atkinson of the Electrical Department. Perak, is a patient in the Ipoh Hospital.
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  • 427 5 TUIE indifference with which planting operations a re often carried out. and the havoc it may cause to the health of estate populations and nearby kampongs, was stressed at a recent meeting of the Malaria Advisory Board, F.M.S., held in Kuala Lumpur, a report of
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  • 141 5 Singapore, Thursday. THE extent of South Africa's wine industry and its importance were described by Mr. A. H. Handford, the South African Government Trade Commissioner in the Fast, at a dinner given by Joseph Ttavers and Sons Ltd., at the Great World restaurant to-night.
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  • 13 5 Mrs. Mangal Singh, Batu Gajah, has left for India on a short holiday.
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  • 341 5 PANG Chiap Yong and Low Kee Pow beat Major Bedford and Roy Smith in the doubles events of the open invitation lawn tennis tournament, yesterday, after a match which ran into throe sets. Results of yesterday's ties were: Open doubles: Pang Chiap Yong and Low Kee Pow beat Major
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  • 202 5 R.A.F. 5: R.A. (3rd ac-ac) 0 EAGUK champions of 1940, the Royal Air Force took a flying jump into the second round of the S.A.F.A. Challenge Cup competition when they defeated the R.A. (3rd anti-air-craft) by five clear goals in a first round tie at
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  • 34 5 The hockey match between the Malay Signals and the 7th Heavy Regiment played at Blakan Mati last evening resulted in a win for the Signals by 2 goals to 1.
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  • 175 5 Ipoh, Thursday. CONSEQUENT upon rumours to the effect that the Goveminent is contemplating the introduction of new regulations whereby remittances to China and Hongkong are to be further restricted and individual remitters of over $15 are to be registered, a petition has been sent by
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  • 30 5 The Resident of Perak has autkorised lVlr >. U creteb. lnspecter ol iVlines. 1»eraK. to per» lorm tbe duties ol tne Deputy controller, perak. under tbe lin and lin-ore iNestrlcUon) Nules.
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  • 175 6 Opinion ANB of the first things Prince Konoye did when his Government came to power was to reorganise the diplomatic service. He recalled many representatives from abroad, nominally for consultation, but in reality for removal. Among new important changes was the appointment of Lieut-General Yoshitsugu Tatekawa, to replace
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  • 238 6 JHE mysterious reticence on the part of the Russian Press concerning the Japanese occupation of Indo-China and the conclusion of the AxisTokyo military alliance has given the impression that Stalin is showing a marked degree of tolerance towards recent Japanese undertakings. In the latter part of the
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  • 497 6 HpHRLE hundred Britons who left behind homes, businesses, friends, and ralativo- when they fled from France tried to luck up the threads of their old lives in London, over cups of tea. They met at the headquarters of the Overseas League. To
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  • 24 6 Reuter. New York, Oct. 3. An air raid alarm, lasting 80 minutes, sounded in Berlin last night, according to reports received here from Berlin.—Renter.
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  • 1108 6  -  MURDER SABOTAGE STORY THAT SHOCKED ALL AMERICANS By Heinrich Lowe (Former Attache To The German Legation At Bucharest) In The Sunday Dispatch THE widespread Fifth Column campaign and sabotage plots which have just been unearthed in the United States were organised by Otto Abetz. who is now Gauleiter
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  • 59 6 Reuter. Chungking. Oc! JAPANESE forces, which enteied J Indo-China overland China and from the sea at phcns; are at present advancii a scissor-movement directly wards Hanoi, according to C field dispatches from the h China frontier. The Japanese troops ar< consist of one whole divi north
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  • 44 6 Reuter. Shanghai. Oct 3 BRITONS on Tuesday a further £1.565 to n< *ll for the Lord Mayor's Fund for > relief of air raid victims. Including a previous remitwn Shanghai's contributions 1 ld fund have now amounted £4 065 —Reuter.
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  • 318 7 Strong Mechanised Units Hidden In Forests Reuter. London, Oct. 3. ACCORDING to news received in London by the Polish Telegraphic Agency, refugees who have arrived at Bucharest confirm that mass concentrations of Soviet troops have taken place along the rivers Bug\ and San,
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  • 94 7 Reuter. Washington, Oct. 3. pOLONEL Knox, the United t 5 Naval Secretary. dissti rday that a mission, the British Governlent 1 the United Scates Army going to San Diego this week I j standardise designs being produced for them bj the Consolidated Aircraft Company. Ccl
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  • 124 7 Shanghai, Oct. 3. MR. JAMES H. BARTON. 34, elder son of Sir Sidney Barton, an .fficer attached to the British Consulate General in Shanghai, suddenly this morning. Mr. Barton was suffering from a cold on Tuesday. He had to wad? home on Tuesday evening
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  • 305 7 But Urges All Possible Help For Britain Reuter. Cleveland (Ohio), Oct. '6. REITERATION of his determination "to keep America at peace" was made by Mr. Wendell Willkie in a major campaign speech, dealing with foreign affairs He said that the people har. no idea
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  • 43 7 Reuter. Berlin, Oct. 3. British planes were again over Berlin last nljht, states the official news agency. It claims 'hat on'y a few planes reached the city area, the others being driven off by anti-aircraft fire, and ,that no bombs were dropped.— .Reuter.
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  • 120 7 Reuter. Chungking, Oct. 3. fcTEW purifying reverberate tory furnaces, designed lv the British Technical Adviser. Mr. S. B. Archdeacon, are smelting tin in the Yunnan Province. The tin is being used as security for the second American lean to C hina, amounting Io S2O
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  • 145 7 Reuter. London, Oct. 3. AN early "all clear" was sounded last night after German aircraft had begun their usual night visit to the London ar°a, and the alert was not sounded again until about an hour later. The anti-aircraft barrage appeared to have prevented any early
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  • 86 7 Reuter. Cairo, Oct. 3. AS a precaution against the danger of air raids, the priceless collection of 180,000 ancient manuscripts and coins, dating from the time of Haioun El Raschid, which were housed in the Egyptian Royal Library, have been removed to a huge cave,
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  • 69 9 Reuter. Rome, Oct. 3. ACCORDING to Berne dispatches by the Stefani Agency, an explosion occurred at the Swiss armaments factory at Oerlikon in the past Tew days, in which a number of persons were injured, nine seriously. The cause of the incident Is unknown Now the
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  • 126 9 ENTERTAINMENT fHE American hero Sam Houston comes to the screen in "Man of Conquest," a drama packed with action, excitement and suspense. "Man of Conquest" brings that splendid old-timer Richard Dix back to the screen in a vigorous part that gives him full scope for powerful acting.
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  • 35 10 Domestic Occurrences he- engagement Is announced between Mr. Chionh Kah Kiat, third son of Mr. and Mrs. Chionh Ke Hu, and Miss Susie K. E. Chia, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Chia Eng Say.
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  • 48 10 NG LENG HOON passed away peacefully last night at 12, Kim Yam Road at the age of 63. He leaves two wives and two sons, Ong Kek Bee and Ong Chan Bee Funeral on Monday 7th instant at 10.30 a m. to family Burial Ground. Deeply regretted.
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  • 70 10 Ir. Mrs. Tan Tiong Ann and fdmily wish to express their sincere thanks to all relatives and friends who attended the funeral of their eldest daughter Madam Tan Kee Neo, as well as those who sent wreaths, sacrificial papers etc., paid nisht visits and lent their cars. The Asiatic
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    • 877 10 WANTED Small Poultry Farm, apply with particulars aha price to Box No. 498 clo Malaya Tribune, Singapore. (No. 8768> WANTED. A house or flat (prefer terrace type) with 2 rooms for a small quiet family. Locality between sth and 7th M.S. Upper Serangoon Road. Rent not exceeding $20;-. Please apply
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    • 888 10 Property For Sale FOR SALE small rubber and coconut estates in Borneo. Apply Box 707, G.P O. Singapore. (No. 863E) FOR SALE, 3D Second Avenue, off Bukit Timar. Road, $10,000, 2 bedrooms with bathrooms attached, electric, water, outhouses, area 20,000 sq. ft. Vacant posse*sion will be given. Apply 50, Ste/ens
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    • 662 10 Personal LADY IN PINK FROCK. Further letter received but not same handwriting. Nevertheless, sending Nescafe as address was given. Feeling somewhat bewildered. Photography TOUR PHOTOB Painted by real artist In Lllywhlte Studio, Singapore. Prices moderate. (No. 915E) Business Opportunities WANTED a Financier for a profitable Import and Commission Business. Oood
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    • 612 10 THE SINGAPORE AUCTIONEERS TWO DAYS' ATTRACTIVE AUCTION SALE Of essentially modern, well-kept, European polished TEAK HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE of every description, one almost new American H.M.V. radio-receiver, a wonderful collection oi brassware ornaments, colourful Brussel centre carpets, well-grown maiden-hair ferns and Anthuriums in pots and jars, etc., etc. (The property of
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    • 112 10 PILES GUARANTEED CURE WITHOUT OPERATION Piles is a dangerous and painful disease. Early treatment always is advisable. Messrs Lav Kirn Ping and Lav Ping Hsiang have spent many years in a very careful study of this disease. Fees will be refunded if no cure is effected. Have a visit to
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    • 17 10 CASTOR FOR ALL PURPOSES MEDICINAL AND LUBRICATION BILAK1IIA&C0. 52, CECIL STREET. P.O. BOX 90. Phone 7803. Singapore-
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    • 1289 10 j TO-DAY'S RADIO I—-* 1 SINGAPORE laONDON ZHL 225 metre* (1.3» klcs) raANSMissiONS 2 3. ZHPI 50.96 metres (9 69 mjcs) <fS F 15.14 Mc s (9.82 metres) ZHP3 41.38 metres (7-25 mjcs) G SJ 21.53 Mc s (13.93 metres) 8.20 a.m, News In English (every GSG 17.79 Mc|s (16.86
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  • 936 11 Singapore. Sept. 3. ■romp Buyera. Sellers. Tin i4s> 3 3 3 9 tral Amal |M) 5,3 5 9xd ral Maloy 33 6 35 6 Hitam <ss) 19 20;'-cd Weng ($1) 0.95 11 Tin 15 9 16 9 r rluntal (ss) 8,6 00 i 1 Solangor ($1)
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  • 268 11 Singapore. Friday. (»NE thought that naturally rises f from the control that Japan threatens to exert over French Indo-China is what will happen to the exports of rubber that would normally be made from 'hat country. During 1939 65.000 ens were exported, and by the end
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  • 21 11 Singapore, Friday. Prices of tin ana rubber in Singapore at noon today were:— RUBBER Buyers S7Vfc> Sellers 37» TIN
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  • 130 11 From Our Financ'pJ Correspondent Singapore. Friday. HONG FATTS improved sharply yesterday, but otherwise there was little interest in the market, apart from an unsatisfactory demand for Petalings. There was a slight easing in Raub Gold, and a little more interest was shown in rubbers. There
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  • 22 11 The estimated export of dry rubber from Malaya, Brunei and Labuan fcr the month of September. 1940 is 49.900 tons.
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  • 222 11 Appeal Court Ruling Singapore, Thursday. ITOLbTNG that the game of dart-throwing is a game of chance, and that a tin cf cigarettes is moneys worth, Mr. Justice A. K. a'Beckett Terrell to-day dismissed the appeal of Leong Ah Kow, a stallkeeper at the New
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  • 63 11  -  MARKET REPORTS By Reuter London, Oct. 3. rjplN opened steady. The turnover was 350 tons. According to preliminary estimates world tin stocks increased about 1,750 tone during September. Later on the activity continued. After official hours a further 50 tons were traded at
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  • 45 11 London, Oct. 3. The Stock Exchange opened slow, with Gilt Edgeds irregular and Kaffir holders profit-taking. Industrials were harder. In the afternoon the stock Exchange trended upwards, despite idleness. Industrials were favoured while Kaffirs surmounted the profit-taking. Rhodesian coppers were notably supported.
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  • 126 11 London, Oct. 3. Had not the United States officials deliberately Jinked the Tungsten purchase and the Chinese loan as intended to buttress Chinese resistance, the trade would have regarded the former as a natural accumulation of United States strategic reserves like the United States July purchase
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  • 14 11 Reuter. New York, Oct. 3. Labour troubles have offset the strength of steel scrap.—Reuter.
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  • 17 11 Reuter. London, Oct. 3. Portuguese East Africa is bidding $8.75 for ore to the United States:— Reuter.
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  • Page 11 Advertisements
    • 39 11 fl l>rlor clear, distinct reproduction for which they arc unsurpassed ouie Agents: HOE BOON LEONG IJ <->tributors: GENERAL AGENCY, Kuala Lumpur. THE RADIO SOUND SERVICE, Perak, Penang, Province rod Alor Star, Kedah CHOP HIT SOON AUN, Kuala Dungun, Trengganu.
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    • 107 11 THE MERCANTILE 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 WILL ADMINISTRATOR OF ESTATE OF DECEASED PERSON, TRUSTEE OF A
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    • 90 11 111 KIM O rovir NON-ALCOHOLIC iiSMfc 1011 >n y HEKBTO' is an excellent restorative for nun rcs--IR>V?-:avjfcVX >Ht tores health re-invigorates and revitalize the mental __*Y\TXjMj\mr eue rgy. exhaustion and rundown, regulates the bowels. m __4.r^ stimulates the appetite, bu: Ids- up brain, body and nmsMft- .rtf Obtainable at all
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    • 258 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 B I.S.N. CO. (APCAR LINE) For HONGKONG. SHANGHAI. MOJI. KOBE, OSAKA. For PENANG. RANGOON CALCUTTA. Regular Sailings: Soecial Holiday
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    • 355 11 BRITISH INDIA The best possible services are being maintained by The P. O.S.N. Coy. from the Straits to their usual ports of call in Chin;t India, Ceylon and the United Kingdom. Passengers are requested to register their requirements but under present circumstances sailings are perforce restricted. Special Holiday Return tickets
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  • 384 12 MR. and Mrs. H. L. Wilson of 11, Newton Road, were the first Singaporeans to entertain a party of troops under the Tribune "Treat the Troops" campaign when they had a gramophone recital cf classical music at their home last night which thirty men of
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  • 194 12 Singapore, Friday. THE celebrations in connection with the 72nd anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi were continued yesterday at the Indian You.h league premises under the presidency of Mr. K.P.K. Menon. The League premises were decorated and a full size oil painting 01 the Mahatma occupied a prominent
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  • 34 12 Reuter. Washington, Oct. 4. The $1,482 million Appropriation BO! providing funds for fitting out and maintaining an army of 1,400,000 men was passed by the House of Representatives and sent to the White House.—Reuter.
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  • 511 12 FACTORY RAZED IN HEAVY BOMBING Reuter and British Wireless. London, Oct. L rpHE R.A.F. \s soeciai objective during their activities over the usual extensive areas of oil tanks and aerodromes and bases in Holland, Belgium and Prance, was Hamburg. A large oil factory
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  • Page 12 Advertisements
    • 555 12 \A/HATEVER your skin trouble or injur/ smear /AWmW, /^/_f^^lfcv T on Zam-Buk. This is the surest way to heal up sor\j places and check poison and disease. /Mam//^^^^^^^^) The valuable herbal oils in Zam-Buk are absorbed _W_W (_Z f *&im iJuTT into the tissues, soothing pain, reducing swelling lUw_*iJl^'irl^^/ «nd
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    • 53 12 mux ffP^^jL BRIfHHfI KLIN C THE MAN WHO KNOWS IwS^^^H GOOD BEER WILL TELL X jO? YOU THE TECHNICAL H^MP^^^r/// DETAILS OF WHY IT'S WE COMMEND IT TO BRMm rOU FOR ITS SPARKLING Wn\W& »URITY AND DELIGHT' E(JlflP« r-UL FLAVOUR. Kl^ff'M SOLE AGENTS FOR MALAYA W M JACKS s!'^ tINOAFOni.
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