Malaya Tribune, 5 December 1940
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Malaya Tribune
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Title Section22 1940-12-05 1 The Malaya Tribune Net Sales Exceed 16,000 Daily SINGAPORE, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 5, 1940 FIVE CENTS. The Malaya Tribune Thursday, December 5, 1940.22 words
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Article300 1940-12-05 1 Reuter. \a ndon, Dec. 5. Germany runs short of oil I s ht must stop fighting. It with this belief uppermost in minds that the R.A.F. Aaped operatkHK. The R.A.F. r \n\ a trick worth twice as much as bombing oil wells. trick is was explained, lReuter. - 300 words
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109 1940-12-05 1 Reuter. London, Dec. 5. I.N iiiHfrkm BtjHi aircraft took "photographs of damaged Italian airships at Tarantc. This was officially disclosed last t story in which it is* tated thai ihc R.A.F. are enthusi- the performance of the I States aircraft they are now using. TheseReuter. - 109 words
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Article42 1940-12-05 1 Reuter. London, Dec. 5. Mil Eddie Guerln, the man who aped from Devil's Island, has [ued In Bury hospital at the age ot °[i Before his death, Mr. Guerln that h e had a wealthy m America.—Reuter.Reuter. - 42 words
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117 1940-12-05 1 Reuter. New York, Dec. 5. A FEDERAL grand jury yesterday indicted 29 United States companies, including the Dupont and De Nemours companies, for being concerned in "a worldwide* chain of conspiracies" to create a monopoly in nitrogen, nitrate soda and other nitrate productsReuter. - 117 words
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197 1940-12-05 1 Reuter. London, Dec. 4. CRUSHING defeat involving over 20,000 casualties was inflicted on Japanese troops who carried out an attack in Northern Hupeh Province in Central China last week, according to an official dispatch received to-day by the Chinese Embassy in London. The Tahungshan regionReuter. - 197 words
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Article50 1940-12-05 1 Reuter. London, Dee. 4—A new departure in military training IB Canada skiing and for this a school of ins, truction has been opened ln Ottawa Many ski clubs are placing their facilities at the disposal of active units and club instructor* have voluntarily offered their services.— Reuter.Reuter. - 50 words
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Article22 1940-12-05 1 REUTER. WASHINGTON, DEC. 4. THE MARITIME COMMISSION HAS AUTHORISED THE BLACK DIAMOND STEAMSHIP COMPANY TO FILL U.S. CARC.O SHIPS TO BRITAIN. —REUTER.REUTER. - 22 words
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Article125 1940-12-05 1 British Wireless. London, Dec. 5. AN official communique on enemy activity over Britain yesterday states that i! was very -slight, "Shortly after mid-darv, bombs were dropped in Dover, doing some damage and causing a few casualties. One enemy bomber was shot down over the butch coastBritish Wireless. - 125 words
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Article48 1940-12-05 1 Reuter. London, Dec. 5. NINE Poles have been sentenced to death at Pozan in German occupied Poland, states the German wireless. With 29 others, they were charged with committing acts of violence against Germans'. The remainder were sentenced to long terms of hard labour and imprisonment.—Reuter.Reuter. - 48 words
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Article43 1940-12-05 1 British Wireless. Cairo, Dec. 5. AG.H.Q. communique states: "In the Sudan, to the north and south of Kassala, our patrols were active, inflicting casualties on the enemy without loss to ourselves. On other fronts there was no charge in the situation." —British Wireless.British Wireless. - 43 words
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363 1940-12-05 1 Reuter. London, Dec. 5. THr: Krilish and Turkish Governments have now concluded arrangements which they hope will bring about a able increase in trade, through commercial exchanges beiwef Turkey and the British Empire. ovision is made that paybetween Turkey and the ngReuter. - 363 words
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527 1940-12-05 1 ACTION SOON EXPECTED Reuter. Washington, Dec. 5. IMPORTANT new American moves to help Britain appeared imminent yesterday (Wednesday) as the Secretaries of at least three Government Departments gave indication that further aid was under immediate consideration. Mr. Jesse Jones (Secretary of Commerce andReuter. - 527 words
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55 1940-12-05 1 Reuter. Detroit, Dec. 5 MR.. HENRY FORD, in an interview yesterday, said that if Britain needed money, he was in favour of "giving them all they want He added: "It will end the war in a hurry. We did it before and mightReuter. - 55 words
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235 1940-12-05 1 Reuter. Moscow, Dec. 5. 'TT is impossible to speak of a 1 blitzkrieg/ is the conclusion of an observer writing in the Red Army organ the Ked Star, in summing up the controversy which has been proceeding in Soviet military magazines and newspapers with regardReuter. - 235 words
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397 1940-12-05 1 London, Dec. 5. yyiULE Greek troops stand at the gates of Santi Quaranta —Italy's one-time invasion base in Southern Albania —the Italian retreat continued yesterday (Wednesday) oh all active sectors of the front, according to latest reports from the fighting line to397 words
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Article101 1940-12-05 1 Reuter. London, Dec. 5. HpHE latest of the numerous restrictive orders imposed in Holland forbids i>eoplo to carry tar, chalk lime or other colour stuff between sunrise and sunset. The reason ascribed by wellinformed Dutch circles in London for this apparently bizarre prohibition is the recent growingReuter. - 101 words
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Advertisement195 1940-12-05 1 M. HASSAN, Electrical, Gas ft Water Contractor*, 34, 36 ft 37, Bras Basalt Road, SINGAPORE TEL. 3411. For all your requirement* In the Installation or repairs of electric, gas and water pipe fittings, please consult us and we will submit our estimate without obligation. WORKMANSHIP GUARANTEED AND CHARGES MODERATE. stock:—195 words
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243 1940-12-05 2 (From Our Own Reporter) Kuala Lumpur, Wednesday. EVIDENCE of how she was scared by a pair of human feet protruding out of a shallow well behind her house, when she went to draw water, was siven by a Malay woman in the Second Magistrate's243 words
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Article, Illustration222 1940-12-05 2 (Tribune Staff Reporter) AT the request and invitation of the Trengganu Government, Dr. J. W. Scharff, Chief Health Officer, Singapore, went there seme weeks ago to help the Trengganu Government and the medical authorities with their local public health problems. Dr. Scharfl222 words
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306 1940-12-05 2 Singapore, Wednesday. gENTENCED to death by Mr. Justice Manning at the last Assize Court for the murder of a compatriot, a clean shaven Sikh, Foja Singh, to-day unsuccessfully appealed against his conviction and sentence at the Full Court of Appeal consisting of Mr. Justice A. K.306 words
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Article179 1940-12-05 2 Singapore, Wednesday. AN Indian labourer, Marimuthu, who had been sentenced to five years' rigorous imprisonment by Mr. Justice vlanning at the last Assizes for the attempted murder of his wife, had his sentence enhanced to seven years to-day at the Full Court of Appeal which179 words
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Article23 1940-12-05 2 Mr. V. Maniam of Penang and Mr. S. Oovindarajoo of Ipoh. both representing the Acmi Associate Films, have left 'or India on business.23 words
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Article41 1940-12-05 2 Under the Volunteer Force Training (Fay and Allowances) Rules the Resident of Perak has appointed Major H J Cockman, M.C.8.. to be the chairman of the Bute Investigation Committee for Perak ln the place Q f Capt. C. H. Dakers, MCS41 words
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Article33 1940-12-05 2 The Executive Engineer at Batang r V? rt the Cameron Highlands road Is now open to traffic but the road Is still partially blocked ln many places and great caution should be exercised33 words
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Article245 1940-12-05 2 Singapore, Wednesday. SAID to have attempted to extort money from Tan Kirn Hong by threatening him with injury at Jalan Besar on Dec. 1, Hussan bin Mydin, a 21-year-old Malay, claimed trial when charged before Mr. Cheah Soon Hock, acting Third Magistrate. The case was postponed245 words
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Article41 1940-12-05 2 Mr. A. C. Baker, former British Adviser to the Government of Kelantan is now living at Glenthorn, Wye, Kent Mr Baker is working a» a member of the Local Observers' Corps ana Mrs Baker is working with the Red Cross Organisation41 words
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Article31 1940-12-05 2 Inche Abu Bakar of the Geological Survey Office, F.M.S., Batu Gajah, is being transferred to the Ipoh Supreme Court Inche Ismail of the Batu Gajah Land Office will take his place31 words
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Article22 1940-12-05 2 (Cent-A-Piane Fund, ....Total number of enem, planes shot down fc2 yesterday on all SS UP eto midnight Londt JFHREE22 words
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Article155 1940-12-05 2 tIVE bills wuPbM |f their third reading when S I Cornell See?? 9. These bills are: Thion of Aliens Bill, the (Amendment) Bill th* gin™ s Traction (AmS&S) «£"5 Revenu Ameno^n 1116 U I he ad Trafflc wUI h. taken through the committee stage,155 words
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Advertisement365 1940-12-05 2 moks IMd] MALAYAN PflCMlta MOTtt J YOUR SUNDAY EVENING SOCIAL RENDEZVOUS I MILITARY BAND CONCERT IN THE OPEN AIR PALM COURT JWfi PAHITS DINNER ON THE LAWN Music by the Band of THE 2nd BN. EAST SURREY REGIMENT By kind permission of Lt. I Col. G. E. S win ton365 words
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Advertisement233 1940-12-05 2 The lure of fairer,WHITER learn this Secret of extra charm glamour No more can Malaya's sun deprive yoo flf die pale loveliness that men admix*. For WH ITEX, this amazing new akin lotion, makes ugly sun-tan disappear immediately reveals that fresh, fair loveliness that every woman desires. Gives you that233 words
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Advertisement80 1940-12-05 2 VAPEX I" 1 UK I II 111 II We have pleasure in announcing the opening on Saturday, 7th December, of the First Department Store in Orchard Road. Ever increasing support of satisfied customers makes this expansion possible, and we are marking the inauguration of this Branch by a combined Opening80 words
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Article, Illustration546 1940-12-05 3 SENSATIONAL REVELATIONS IN LOCAL INVESTIGATION (Tribune Staff Reporter) THE formation of a tuberculosis farm, probably at St. John s Island, with accommodation for a thousand patients as a start, may result from investigations b> Dr. Chen Su Lan, well-known anti-opium worker in Singapore, who has546 words
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Article83 1940-12-05 3 SINGAPORE'S vital statistics for the week ended Nov. 30 show that tuberculosis, as usual, accounted for the largest number of deaths. Among the 41 deaths under notifiable diseases, tubercu-, losis accounted for 36. Respiratory types of the same disease were responsible for .53 deaths. The83 words
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Article54 1940-12-05 3 Singapore. Wednesday. THE annual prize distribution of the Convent School, Katong, was held this afternoon when the prizes wer? given away by the Lady Superior of the Convent of Holy Infant Jesus. This was preceded by a concert to which the pupils' of the school54 words
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Article57 1940-12-05 3 A death and a wedding within 24 hours in the family of Sir Cecil Clementi, former High Commissioner, F.M.S. are announced Flying Officer K. M. Clementi, Sir Cecil's only son, married Miss Susan Pelham. youngest daughter of Sir Henry Pelham. The day before the wedding Sir Cecil's youngest daughter. Miss57 words
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Article194 1940-12-05 3 Singapore, Wednesday. IN the Third Police Court, to-day, four seamen stood their tria] on two charges of using criminal force to LiCpl. Kundan Singh and police constable Badan Singh, at the Sembawang Gate, Naval Base, on Nov. 25 last. They are M. C. Williamse (35). P.194 words
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405 1940-12-05 3 Singapore, Wednesday. PIRST-HAND information of the conditions in war-time England during his leave was given by Mr. R. B. Henly in an interesting talk on "Impressions of war-time England" at the Singapore Rotary Club to-day. _-J_ > t- Unnln "Our nights405 words
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141 1940-12-05 3 Singapore, Wednesday. AN elderly Chinese, Teo Seng, who tried to end his life by hanging himself with a shoe lace in a public lavatory in Duxton Raid on Nov 14 and slashing his throat twice with a razor when he was seen by141 words
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Article548 1940-12-05 3 Singapore, Wednesday. AT the conclusion of the hearing in the District Traffic Court to-day. In which a Naval officer, Clifford H. Taylor, was charged with causing the death of Mrs. W. C. J. F. Damme by a rash act not amounting to culpable homicide, Mr. C. H.548 words
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Advertisement322 1940-12-05 3 PHILLIPS' j LIKE MILK or MAGNESIA flneTwS Guwsjj TOOTH PASTE coups OVER 15% GENUINE ■.<&•:?! PHlLllps MILK 0F MAGNESI -the most effective neutrolizer cf feiir>o (g{. excess acids known. This magnesia llXflp' T counteracts the mouth acids that P"B2l W- cause" decay gives'complete P rotect on cleans and polishes mmjESlfflTl322 words
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Advertisement127 1940-12-05 3 IF YOUR BREATH HAS A SMELL YOU CANT FEEL WELL 1 Unless 2 pint* of bile Juleo f!«* from I liver into our bowels every day, our novo- ments set bard and constipated and our food decays unnaturally ln our 28 fact of hovels. This decay sends poison all over127 words
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Advertisement174 1940-12-05 3 f WfT home-maaf delicious, a/ways fresn J COOL M£Al s If you have not tried one of I V our famous S.C.S. Pies you've V f missed a treat. They are really \Vfif scrumptious because only the m± tenderest meat, poultry and game are used to make them. I t->174 words
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Article196 1940-12-05 4 SLC.C. 4 Loyals 1 keen and interesting hockey was witnessed at the S.C.C. ground yesterday, when the Club, playing well secured an easy four to one victory over the Loyals. The Loyals held out up till half time when the score was only onenil196 words
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441 1940-12-05 4 Stubborn "Aussie" Side Beaten A her Hard Fight THRILLING rugbj was seen at- Jalan Besar last evening: when, to help their respective sports funds, the R.A.F. Blues and Reds (R.A.A,F.) met for the first time, the match ending in a win for441 words
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184 1940-12-05 4 WAR FUND HOCKEY JiHE Singapore Civilians will have their biggest test this afternoon when they meet the Combined Services'i n a War Fund hockey match on the S.C.C. Padang. The Civilians have so far been undefeated, but in the Combined Services they find a184 words
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Article27 1940-12-05 4 TO-DAY HOCKEY: War Fund match. Singapore Civilians v. Combined oerv.ces. s.C.C. Padang R.rrnv Horn ets, CSC. WGBY: V-'ona a O^Bo. v s v., A c.27 words
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201 1940-12-05 4 (From Our Own Reporter) Kuala Lumpur, Thursday. AWING to the overnights rain y going was very soft this morning when training was continued in preparation for the forthcoming Selangor meeting. Fast gallops were the order and particularly impressive were Hybla Waetere, Policy,201 words
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Article278 1940-12-05 4 Irdian Assn. 0 gl J kRIOR in every departr ment of the game, the 1 "itfapore Recreation Club scored a big victory when they met the Indian Association in a return hockey match at Balestier yesterday, winning by five clear goals after leading three-nil at the interval.278 words
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Article145 1940-12-05 4 Hornets 4; SR C II 1 gPEEDIEB h attack the Hornets beat the S.R.C "B" team by four goals to one at hockey on the S.R.C. padang yesterday. The game was interesting and e^ 1 hanges were keen throughhnfiv IS* S? C attacked from the bully-off and after145 words
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Advertisement262 1940-12-05 4 1-1, D. T. LIM'S SUPERIOR CURRY POWDER Sice? \Ti Te from well-selected oriental on tL market a H different from any curry powde. Sef FiJr. and C a,,y SUitab,e for Chicken, Mutton «eer, *isn and Prawn Curries, and also for Curry-Puffs etc Quart Bottle 11.20. Pint Bottle SO 65 Postage262 words
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Advertisement102 1940-12-05 4 PartiesJ lnr,er MARYLAND CAFE REST-.r Vr 'Has' Just the right alkaiine oharatu-r to iieutrali>«- titer* dinner acidity ®U I SIN G A WAT E R Mineral Water fr«w ilw Seletar Singapore BOTTLED BY Fraser Neat t k Limited I Speed with security is essential in the transport of valuable goods.102 words
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Miscellaneous16 1940-12-05 4 TIDE-TABLE HIGH TIDES TO-DAY: 2.45 a.m., 8.4 ft TO-MORROW: 3* 8 ft! 2.59 p.m., 8.2 ft.16 words
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Obituary414 1940-12-05 5 Singapore, Wednesday, i f the conclusion of the inquiry into the deaths of Lim Hoo A Swee, a pedestrian, and Lee Ban Hock who died of injuries received in a motor car collision in Kallang Road near the gasworks about midnight on Sept. 22, the414 words
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Article128 1940-12-05 5 THAT much-discussed film "I Take This Woman," stairing Spencer Tracy and Hedy Lamarr, opened at the Capitol yesterday. Hedy Lamarr upholds her reputation of being Hollywood's most beautiful woman in this love story which has a luxury background of New York's Fifth Avenue. She plays the128 words
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Article77 1940-12-05 5 Mr. J. G. A. Svmons, manager of Sungei Buaia Estate. Banting, has retired and it is reported, intends to settle down in Kuala Langat district. Mr. Symons has been one of the pioneer planters in this district, having been engaged In the Industry in Banting for the past 40 years77 words
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80 1940-12-05 5 THE total collection from I the two performances rendered by th e Oleh Oleh Party in aid of the War Fund on Nov. 22 and 23 at the Happy World Stadium amounted to $4,149.01. This snm has been paid to the War Fund,80 words
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Article301 1940-12-05 5 Singapore. Wednesday. BECAUSE of his love for his wife who was in India and who had written to him to go, to her as she was ill, Mohamed Amar Jala, a 21-year-old Mohammedan, stole a gold cham and locket from one of the quarters of301 words
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453 1940-12-05 5 Singapore, Wednesday. AN appeal, described by the Grown as the first of its kind to come from the State of Brunei for hearing before the Colony High Court, to-day came up before the Full Court ol Appeal consisting of the Acting Chief Justice,453 words
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112 1940-12-05 5 BISHOP MRS. LEE RETURN FROM U.S. Singapore, Wednesday. BISHOP and Mrs. Edwin F. Lee have returned to Malaya after an absence of several months in the Philippines and in America. Bishop Lee attended the general conference of the Methodise Church, and spent almost six mcnths in the U.S.A. in connection112 words
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39 1940-12-05 5 AN additional ordinary meeting o! the Municipal Commissioners •rffl be held in the Board Room on Friday at 2.15 p.m., to consider the question of making any further gifts to Malaya's war effort.39 words
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Article21 1940-12-05 5 Mr. Ow Kheng Law of the Mines Department Batu Gajah. has gone on transfer to the A.D.O.'s Office. Lenggong. Upper Perak.21 words
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413 1940-12-05 5 Singapore, Wednesday. OECAUSE he had received notice terminating his services Risuke Mivata, a 48-year-old Japanese, who had been employed at a photographer's studio, took away a camera lens worth $100, 85 cents belonging to the proprietor, Mr. M. Mutsunaga, and $3.75 which was413 words
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Advertisement350 1940-12-05 5 2 M 12 I a Ĕ\wt NOW STOPPED I fflllJj OVERNIGHT this new Two-Way Treatment THEN A SMALL DOSE OF T.CP. IFIRST1 FIRST A GARGLE WITH T.C Jh nt fgver ishness and to relieve throatsoreness and dnle th* Coldor'Flu infecting terms that lodge ewwummm o/ fA ,y,r*m. wi rA< membranes350 words
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Advertisement110 1940-12-05 5 DIABETES. IP YOU ABE AFFLICTED WITH THIS DISEASE come to Thabib A. Md. Hassan, the specialist for DIABETES He guarantees to cure you completely and permanently enabling you to take lice and sugar without fear of recurrence in a short time. fc*Pp« you back your lost energy and vitality Unless110 words
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Advertisement40 1940-12-05 5 I YOU CAN SOON GET RID OF THESE SKIN TROUBLES RINGWORM by IJ^^n SS D f tUeptic ECZEMA GERMEX KILLS THE GERMS DHOBI ITCH AND HEALS THE WOUND BOILS Agenti:--nACII NAINA MOHAMED SONS, RAbH, ttUu. Singapore, Kuala Lumpur f Penang40 words
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Advertisement120 1940-12-05 5 To LADIESI British Glandular Products Ltd., London, 1 offer their I OVERONES Brand Tablets H the established remedy for all functional disorders of the H female sex. WM B A powerful physiological tonic restorative »nd depend- WM H able remedy for nervous troubles, exhaustion, premature MM H ageing, insomnia depression,120 words
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Article133 1940-12-05 6 I N total war, J ike the one in which we are now engaged, economic problems stand in need of as much careful plan- ning as the disposition of I armed mi^ht. The inexorable laws of supply and demand appear to have ceased to operate, bringing I133 words
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Article135 1940-12-05 6 gLT this process of economic readjustment cannot be achieved without the complete co-ordination of effort between the various Empire countries. The war has thoroughly immobilised the European markets which used to take a great part of the Empire countries' exports. The problem thus is to find alternative markets135 words
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Article156 1940-12-05 6 A TYPICAL example of such progress within the Empire is the unexpected inquiry from India for red palm oil which may be used in place of the more expensive cod liver oil as a source of vitamin A. Discussing this new development in a leader in its156 words
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Article121 1940-12-05 6 rpHOUGH figures are not yet available to show the extent to which the industry has been affected by the war in 1940, the lower prices now ruling indicate that the industry has been hard hit. The value of palm oil exports which amounts in a normal year to121 words
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Article, Illustration1075 1940-12-05 6 Keith G. Feiling - Keeper of the Gate By Keith G. Feiling REVIEWING "A HISTOR Y OF AFGHANISTAN" IN THE OBSER VER aspiring in Europe, who between 1934 and 1939 conned the bede-roll of the League of Nations and the signatories of the Kellogg Pact. came soon to Afghanistan, second only to1,075 words
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236 1940-12-05 6 PJHE < Na» flag has been driven from the seas while our flag flies everywhere. Our export trade has been maintained with all parts of the world outside the territories ccupied by the enemy." This message from the British Minister for Overseas Trade,236 words
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Article605 1940-12-05 6 W™ more Service f amilies Singapore and fewer commg from China ChincT s are coming into their ZtT Along seie gle Road Street, Bras Basah Ghaut and Middle Dh find demure little black 1; JU bearing the legend^"**** 3 Agency," peeping out off sundry goods shoos r„605 words
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Advertisement314 1940-12-05 6 Asthma Germs Killed in 3 Minutes Ft£i O K-?. c SWlngr. wheezing Asthma and Bronchitis poison your system, ruin your JJealth and weaken your heart Mendaco, the prescription of an American physician, 3 kil,fn Asthma Germs in 3 minutes purifies the blood and builds new vitality bo that youran Bleep314 words
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Miscellaneous16 1940-12-05 6 "That's Q37, in her day one of the most effective secret agents mm country ever had."16 words
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246 1940-12-05 7 Washington, Dec. 4. rpHE whole question of British financial resources and Britain's ability to buy war materials in the United es was the cause and the chief topic of an important held yesterday at the Treasury, of Administratis, who usually246 words
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Article158 1940-12-05 7 Reuter. New York, Dec. 4. A proposal that the United States should lend 2.500 million lollars '£625 million) to Britain :d take as security a lien on the Empire's go'd production over the ext five years, has been put forward by Mr. Marriner Eccles, Chairman ofReuter. - 158 words
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Article107 1940-12-05 7 Reuter. Washington. Dec. 4. 1-HE War Department has disclosed that President Roosevelt has allotted to the Army $25,000,000 S for its share of the expenditure of developing the naval and air bases i en the sites acquired from Britain lin the Atlantic and CaribbeanReuter. - 107 words
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180 1940-12-05 7 "BRITAIN WILL WIN SAYS U.S. AIR CHIEF Reuter. New York, Dec. 4-MAJOR-GENERAL James E Chancy of the United States Army Air Corps, who has returned after a 43-day survey of the position in Britain, told the press that he "was very optimistic over the outcome of the war from th*Reuter. - 180 words
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146 1940-12-05 7 Reuter. London, Dec. 3. The allegation that recent heavy exports of gold from Portugal to the United States might include Lullion seized by Germany in occupied countries was implied by a question in the House of Commons The Minister of Economic Warfare. Dr. HughReuter. - 146 words
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226 1940-12-05 7 Reuter. CEN. DE GAULLE London, Dec. 4. de Gaulle told Reuter to-day that the Germans would soon be making a new move, probably in the Mediterranean. He remarked: "I believe 1941 will see the air superiority of the Allies established. I do not thinkReuter. - 226 words
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1161 1940-12-05 7 from Our Own Reporter) Kuala Lumpur. Wednesday. TOR fear of trouble we dareJ not write our accounts clearly. When we heard that Government were suing to examine our books mt were afraid and we altered certain things." This was a statement made to the1,161 words
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Advertisement128 1940-12-05 7 A POPULAR FAVOURITE Th.s BROCADE DRESSING GOWN is an I X excellent example of what can be done and /¥1 .s one of the many we have to offer, made 1 of rich luxurious looking BROCADE in al- 1 most e/ery conceivable colour scheme, it 'i/L^^' will sund up to128 words
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Advertisement281 1940-12-05 7 Gland Discovery Restores Youth In 24 Hours Sufferers from loss of vigour, nervousness, weak body, impure blood, failing memory, and who are old and worn-out before their time will be delighted to learn of a new gland discovery by an American D< TMs new discovery makes it possible to quickly281 words
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Advertisement142 1940-12-05 7 FINDLATERS 1 OCCASIONS A full flavoured, very Kbhl w °ld Oloroso. One o( v I the finest examples 1 of old sherry extant .S^^^. ROBINSON'S »J «S 5-4 SINGAPORE FINE SHERRIES I 377 Revived appetites, improved digestions—when you keep bottle of H.P. Sauce on your table. This mellow yet piquant142 words
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Advertisement304 1940-12-05 8 Acclaimed by Packed Houses Yesterday! TWO GREAT STARS TOGETHER SPENCER Back from his recent "NORTHWEST PASSAGE" with CLAMO ROUS HEDY (The Lady of the Tropics') I CAPITOL I 3^£" V To surrender once I LuiRU this woman i Latest METROTONE NEWS-of-the-DAY with Pictures of The INVASION of FRENCH INDOCHINA By304 words
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Advertisement114 1940-12-05 8 OLD SCOTCH WHISKY Sole Dlst-ibuton: SINGAPORE TRADER* "Globe low" H When Buying Lampt Look Out |H H The Hark H j Ifl I Quality is the Hall. jH jH of this Famous I fli firanc/ Lamps. JH H y/ «Vo(e</ /br (7« Cheap* I IB "ess, Brilliant Light* H B114 words
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Advertisement210 1940-12-05 8 fin YOUR PLANSI (jpTOLETIDE Boxing Night Dance „g f§L •New Year's Eve Ball ft CXT X TILL pPL I JUST WHAT THE "HAPPY GIRLS!" "HAPPY TIMES!" I K«Q WHOXG I J 1 jjjgitl COME FOR A NIGHT CHANGE OF 12 > SEA AIR AFTER TO-MORROW'S BOXING DANCE WITH OUR HAPPYCIRLS210 words
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Advertisement275 1940-12-05 8 EARLY BOOKINC ANdTaTTv*! ATTENDANCE ADVISABLE." Straits T "AN OUTSTANDING FILM "COULD BE EASILY A MASTERPIECE" MtL As the film measures over 13 000 feet, patrons are I seated early. to be PRICES EXCLUSIVE of TAX $2, t] *SI FREE LIST STRICTLY SUSPENDED I A memorable AND HEAVEN t wore ii".275 words
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Article85 1940-12-05 9 Reuter. Manila, Dec. 4. THE radio of the Corporation of America Communications last night intercepted a distress signal lrom the EritiSh freighter Hellenic Trader saying that she was stranded, was breaking up and needed prompt assistance. The vessel gave her position as north of Hainan Island, latitudeReuter. - 85 words
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Article46 1940-12-05 9 Reuter. Nairobi, Dec. 4.—In recent raids on enemy posts, native soldiers of the Gold Coast Brigade have captured a number of Italian lire. They are now paying back the enemy in their own coin by contributing the lire to the Brigade Spitfire Fund.—Reuter.Reuter. - 46 words
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Article43 1940-12-05 9 Reuter. Tientsin, Dec. 4. THE total number of volunteers for His Majesty's forces to have left Tientsin is now well on the way to 50 of whom the lads frcm the Tientsin British Municipal Emergency Corps (volunteer corps) comprise no fewer than 40.—Reuter.Reuter. - 43 words
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Advertisement560 1940-12-05 9 Z NDERING /1 IT Where SPECTACLE OF I AIHAY Everybody ADVENTURE. A. Goes 3.15 6.15 9.15 Edward Small, producer of 'Count ol Monte Cristo' and 'The Man in the Iron Mask' presents tl "KIT CARSON" STARRING HALL LYNN BARI J MIDNIGHT PREMIERE SATURDAY, 7th Nov. SHIRLEY TEMPLE JACK OAKIE, CHARLOTTE560 words
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Advertisement579 1940-12-05 9 Public Notices THE MALAKA PINDA RUBBER ESTATES, LIMITED. (Incorporated in the Straits Settlements) NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that at the Thirtieth Annual General Meeting of the Company which will be held at the Registered Office of the Company, No. 96, Market Street, Singapore, on Tuesday, 31st December, IC4O, at noon,579 words
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Advertisement619 1940-12-05 9 NOTICE. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the business carried on by TOSHIO YATANT under the style of ORIENTAL ELECTRO-PLATING COMPANY, at No. 134, Orchard Road, Singapore, together with the goodwill and stock-in-trade has this day been assigned to Mesdames Chua Siok Kway and Teo Sock Eng. AND FURTHER TAKE NOTICE619 words
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Advertisement112 1940-12-05 9 Import of Printing Ink prohibited from foreign countries. Large stock of "Hoogly" Printing Ink at pre-war prices. American Calendars Art Pictures also in stock. Get your supply from J. LEA CO.. *****5, Serangoon Road, Singapore. Phone 7520. FOR CLEAR DISTINCT EFFICIENT REPRODUCTION Try "PYE" Radio for which they are UNSURPASSED112 words
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Advertisement331 1940-12-05 9 IF YOU WANT HEARTY LAI I.IIS FOLLOW THE CROWDS TO THE... |paviliom| t a J 5 at SPICY AND SNAPPY entertainment THAT WILL MAKE f < YOU HOLD YOUR V k\rl SIDES WITH U; JHH^%^ LAUGHTER! la^^ rrZs 1 GKlmintkNest NEXT CHANGE:— WHAT A GIRL!! WHAT A COMEDY!!! 1 I331 words
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Obituary113 1940-12-05 10 MRS. CHEONG WHYE WEE (nee Madam Tan Leng Choo), aged 02 years, passed away peacefully at her residencp No. 2069, Kandang. Malacca, on Monday, the 2nd December, 1940, leaving behind, to mourn her loss, 1 sister Madam Tan Van Neo, 1 brother Mr. Tan Yam San, 4113 words
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Advertisement655 1940-12-05 10 11: l^l 1 l 1 > i?: I» i> »W^M5>^BlBl Situations Vacant UNMARRIED GARDENER for mowing, bed ding out, etc. 33, Orange Grove Road. Singapore. (No. 80*7) WANTED TEACHER to teach Chinese Apply Box 796 c,o Malaya Tribune, SlugaPore. (No. 50QP) WANTED—experienced Junior talesman Apply p.o Box 18. Kuala Lumpur655 words
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Advertisement810 1940-12-05 10 YOUNG ENGLISHMAN requires companion housekeeper. Box 832 Malaya Tribune, Singapore. (No. 672P) WANTED. One Book-Keeper. Apply, Hon. Secretary, N. 8. Co-operative Stores Society Ltd., Seremban. (No. 588 F) WANTED Distributors for Australian Dried Fruits. Apply Box 780. c|o Malaya Tribune. Singapore. (No. 569F) Situations Wanted UP-COUNTRY Building Foreman seeks reinforced810 words
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Advertisement876 1940-12-05 10 Board And Residence LANKA BOARDING House. 47, Bencoolen Street. Singapore. Vacancies for Boarders. Charges reasonable. All rooms furnished. Catering a speciality. Heart of the Town. (No. 610P) TENBY. Institution Hill, Singapore. English Board Residence. Good cooking and personal supervision. Centrally situated. M.S. Terms from $85,- single, $150[double. 'Phone 7237. (No.876 words
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Advertisement746 1940-12-05 10 Property For bale FOR SALE No 539. Geylang Road. Freehold. Particulars Irom 29, Robinson Road. Singapore. (No. 656F) ONE ACRE of fertile land on roadside at Jurong Road, near Jurong village. Low price of 5 cents a foot for quick sale. Freehold. Box No 816, Malaya Tribune, Singapore. (No. 631F)746 words
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Advertisement679 1940-12-05 10 GRADUATE will give coaching. Moderate charges. Apply Box 825, Malaya Tribune Singapore. (No. 654F) EN JOT DANCINO thia Christmas by taxing a "short course" at moderate charges from:—Modern Dancing Studio, 5-A Ann Slang Hill, Singapore; Quick Success Guaranteed. (This road ls diagonally opposite to Hindoo Temple of South Bridge Road).679 words
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Miscellaneous1476 1940-12-05 10 SINGAPORE LONiuiv "I Js_t=s*4s_ p assays: 6.15 Proeruninw. ZHL. ZHPI ZHP3. «-20 New s bIfL, ilU 10.00 Lagu Rongeng GSF\ ,|.'i'(GST 10.40 Indian Music GSH Gs 1 11.20 Teochew Music. 6.50 The On% H'« Chinese Programme Summary. Eagle Club ii ur °Pean Musical Interlude 7 -20 Talk by v pm1,476 words
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969 1940-12-05 11 Singapore, Dec. 3. MINING Singapore. Dec. 4. I<rna Tm (4s) 31» m (ss) 19 211Ayer Wenn ($D 0 73 0 78 5s 1 6 3 6 9 Malay 331« 85i« Ssfii* 5» 1.48 1.53 y 19 9 20 9cd t£) 12,- 131--2* Chin ($D 0.17 0.20969 words
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Article158 1940-12-05 11 From Our Financial Correspondent Singapore, Thursday. WHILE dollar tin shares were in- clined to sase yesterday, partU cularly Sungei Luas, and Hong Fatts, there wat? a little improvement in Australians including Tongka Harbours, Kundangs, and Pungahs, all of which had business in advance of previous transactions Rubber158 words
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Article21 1940-12-05 11 Singapore, Thursday. Prices of tin and rubber in Singapore at noon today were:— RUBBER Buyers 38%, Sellers 88%. TIN21 words
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86 1940-12-05 11 Singapore. Thursday. NO arrests have yet be?n made in connection with the triple murder off Henderson Road in Tiong Bahru village when two Chinese women and a 12-year-old boy were battered to death on Nov. 28. The police are continuing the investigations. Meanwhile the86 words
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Article33 1940-12-05 11 The members of the Singapore Indian Troops Entertainment Committee are giving a luncheon in honour of the Viceroy's Commissioned Officers at Tanjong Balai on Sunday, Dec. 8 at 12.30 p.m.33 words
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125 1940-12-05 11 Reuter - (By Reuter London, Dec. 4. T¥iE City welcomes Mr. Mariner Eccles' suggestion that the United States should lend $2,500,000,000 to Britain against a lien on the Empire's gold production over the next five years and feels that the suggestion marks a further125 words
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Article26 1940-12-05 11 London, Dec. 4. TIN opened dull. The turnover was 25 tons. World tin stocks declined by 695 tons during November to 40,011 tons.26 words
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Article16 1940-12-05 11 Bombay, Dec. 4. THERE was again no trading in the Cotton and Bullion markets.16 words
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Article64 1940-12-05 11 New York, Dec. 4. THE Iron Age reports the steel production at 97 per cent of capacity. Investigation fails to reveal any important instance of a defence or a civilian plant suffering irom a genuine shortage of On the contrary, nearly all consumers have comfortable inventories. The industry64 words
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Article58 1940-12-05 11 (From Our Own Reporter) Penang, Wednesday. MEMBERS of the Auxiliary Fire Service, numbering about one hundred all attired in their gay uniforms and heavy helmets, and looking very smart and impressive, turned up yesterday for their first Mobilisation Practice at the Central Fire Station,58 words
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Article57 1940-12-05 11 A BENGALI cyclist was fatally injured when he was knocked off his machine by a motor car in River Valley Road last night. He was picked up by the ambulance in a dying condition. He fractured the base of his skull and died in the ambulance on the57 words
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Advertisement267 1940-12-05 11 PILES GI ARANTEED 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 visit267 words
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Advertisement26 1940-12-05 11 MANUFACTURING OPTICIANS THE GREAT EASTERN OPTICAL CO., 275, 8. Bridge Rd. Tel. 2164 Established ln 1928. Optician C. Y. PAN Glasses supplied with a guarantee Coupon.26 words
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Advertisement114 1940-12-05 11 km mosquitoes and sleep MlWlM^^^.! BLUE CROSS Jflill^ BOY OF >TO-DAY TH STROnG fTlfln of TO-moßßOuuJjflßlr p Ure an( j r ich P in the g vitamins that Af i) nature requires for the proper growth W O A of y Qur l "W' Baby specialists every- where recommend Blue114 words
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Advertisement762 1940-12-05 11 STEAMER SAILING** P& Oand 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 China, India Ceylon and the I United Kingdom. Passengers are requested to register their requirements but under present circumstances sailings are762 words
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520 1940-12-05 12 Commons Debate British Wireless. London, Dec. 5. THE House of Commons, on resuming its debate, heard 1 a series of speeches from backbenchers almost all of which were devoted to urging the Government to take more drastic action to mobilise the entireBritish Wireless. - 520 words
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Article89 1940-12-05 12 Singapore, Thursday. WEARNE'S Air Services Limited announce that from Dec. 9 until further notice, they will revert to the daily service to Penang except Sundays. Calls will be made at Kuala Lumpur, Ipoh and Fenang. The daily service was stopped on May 3 this year after89 words
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Article58 1940-12-05 12 Reuter. Berlin, Dec. a. THE French Foreign Ministry at Vichy denies the Washington report that M. Henry Haye. the Vich> Ambassador to Washington, had tendered his resignation, according to a Geneva dispatch to the German news agency. There is no information from the Washington EmbassyReuter. - 58 words
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Article22 1940-12-05 12 Miss Girlie untitled of Changloon. Kedah has Joined the Kedah Medical Department and ls bcin? posted at *he General Hospital. Alor Star.22 words
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Article207 1940-12-05 12 Reuter. Berlin, Dec. 5. A TEN-YEAR agreement between Germany and Rumania, providing lor th"* "economic reconstruction* el. Rumania was signed in Berlin yesterday by Dr. Clodius (Nazi economic expert* and M. Gracianu Rumanian Minister to Germany). The text of the agreement states that in order toReuter. - 207 words
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Article51 1940-12-05 12 Eastern News. Tokyo. Dec 4. THE Mitsui Bussan KaisLa freighter Tatautaaan Mam '1.992 tens' sank yesterday morntag, three miles from the Nojima point, off Tokyo Bay, during a heavy gale. On receipt of an S OG. from the ship, the Bordeaux Maiu rushed to the scene --EasternEastern News. - 51 words
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492 1940-12-05 12 *fHE gross revenue of the Singapore Harbour Board year ending June 30, 1940, amounted to $10 56« highest revenue since 1929, and over $2 million more II for the previous year. 11 t|;t This is revealed in the annual report of th* v issued.492 words
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Article27 1940-12-05 12 Mr. B. W. Grant. untitled appointed to officiate temporarUi n/p nancial Commissioner Kedah dunni? •h absence on leave ol Mr F hZ addition to his OVttci |j"27 words
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Advertisement214 1940-12-05 12 If it's a Present Why not five WATERMAN'S IDEAL FOUNTAIN PENS PENCILS. The Finest pen the World has ever known! The Best pen deserves the Flneet Ink! Prices to suit all pockets Sz Nibs to suit all Hands Prices from $6.00, $7.50. $9.00, $10.50 $12.50 and $15.00 Full particulars from:—214 words
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Advertisement225 1940-12-05 12 EXHAUSTION. The Curse oj the Tropics. Exhaustion, irritability, depression—these are the ci.rse of the tropics. The effort to flog, the body and brain to action in an unaccustomed climate, drains ihp whole system of its vitality. This energy must be replaced at regular intervals- the blood re-charged vfith nutriment, healthy225 words
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Advertisement178 1940-12-05 12 How did* she I J her Slim, k 9 Atbracbive fl't hard to believe that a short, 'M while ago she was putting on £y 4gflF A weight—quite rapidly, too, until < •he was advised to take Bile Beans. feCZL 5 4aW Now her figure's as lovely and W: jfl178 words
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