Malaya Tribune, 14 December 1940
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Malaya Tribune
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Title Section22 1940-12-14 1 The Malaya Tribune Net Sales Exceed 16,000 Daily SINGAPORE, SATURDAY, DECEMBER 14, 1940 FIVE CENTS. The Malaya Tribune. Saturday, December .14, 1940.22 words
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306 1940-12-14 1 Reuter. London, Dec. 14. r ituation in Albania continues to develop favour--1 for the Greek army, according to the Greek P rja Ministry, quoted in an Athens broadcast (Friday). The spokesman was quoted as that on many points of the front, the ItalianReuter. - 306 words
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Article38 1940-12-14 1 Reuter. New York. Dec. 14. TuE Norwegian liner Oslo Fjord (8,000 tons'), struck a mine and «■ank tv/o days ago off Newcastle, it is reported in authoritative New York shipping circles yesterday.— Reuter.Reuter. - 38 words
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Article106 1940-12-14 1 Reuter. London. Dee 14. ■i ..at thai ships might disi xi n a westerly direc|rj th« Geiman auth«»--n Norway to order vessels ;hi the coastal trade to -plied with enough fuel to Ibc next p« rt cnlv says Norwegian telegraph agency ties have also arisenReuter. - 106 words
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41 1940-12-14 1 Reuter. Miami. Dec. 14. The Dukp of Windsor returned paywi yesterday alter his fligh-; Carribean. The Duke talkh President Roosevelt for an and a half, about all proposed j 5c bases In the West Indies. .ter.Reuter. - 41 words
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202 1940-12-14 1 Reuter. London, Dec. 14. PARRYING a thousand tors of petrol, a British tanker in conVO3 was bombed and set on fire by what had been thought lo a friendly plane. was a terrific explosion, men were killed and a large roe fire was soonReuter. - 202 words
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Article17 1940-12-14 1 Loyang Dec. untitled Japanese t imehai Railway, on Dec. 3. Tne enemy suffered heavy damage.Chinese Central News.17 words
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415 1940-12-14 1 Reuter. London, Dec. 14. rOD hM been with us throughout this U was a b Air Force commodore who, in the last war, sno tOU t «0 Gernl ans who made this remark to me yesterdown °7 t 6 re^7X general spirit ofReuter. - 415 words
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941 1940-12-14 1 Difficult Territory Slows Retreat Of Italians Cairo, Dec. 14. THE British and Imperial troops continued their sledge hammer violence throughout Thursday night, and he iat**t reoorts indicate that operations are proceeding very satistai tort. Italian divisions which have so far «g*«« now beina driven back941 words
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Article86 1940-12-14 1 Reuter. London, Dec. 14T HE British naval I of the Kalian forces in the western desert has been nerce mdeedV' Renter was informed m London naval circles chii»« carry ng out this intensive Srdment have susta.ned no C S U addmon to Playing an tanSeen keepingReuter. - 86 words
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138 1940-12-14 1 Reuter. London, Dec. 14. yOt'NG captains of out- standing merit in the Koyal Navy will be eligible for promotion to the rank oi Rear Admiral under the new promotion system announced by the Admiralty. The next batch of promotions, due early in theReuter. - 138 words
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Article89 1940-12-14 1 Chinese Central News. Chungking, Dec. 14. THE Chinese greeted, the news of a fresh British credit of £10 millions with much satisfaction, the vernaculars announcing the news prominently. Authoritative circles, commenting on the loan, say that its significance transcends its monetary value, as it is*Chinese Central News. - 89 words
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28 1940-12-14 1 Reuter. Monte Video, Dec. 14. THE British cruiser Enterprise arrived in Monte Video on Friday and is expected to remain about 48 hours.—Reuter.Reuter. - 28 words
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Article92 1940-12-14 1 Reuter. London, Dec. 14. MR Frank Pick, former head of the London Passenger Transport Board, has resigned from the post of Director-General of the Ministry of Information. This is regarded as in the nature cf a "bombshell" as' it was only tour months ago that he hadReuter. - 92 words
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Article502 1940-12-14 1 Massey Anderson - (By Massey Anderson :ev Anderson, British icarship in a western ae>_ Reuter. London, Dec. iv. vance across tne webiem can now be told. I a m writing aboard one of Mtf units which participated to the bombardment of the coast. Hi which, with other warships,Reuter. - 502 words
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Article109 1940-12-14 1 Reuter. TANGIER, DEC. 14. THE SPANISH AUTHORITIES 1 HAVE DISSOLVED THE INTERNATIONAL ADMINISTRATION IN TANGIER AT A MOMENT'S NOTICE AT NOON YESTERDAY. m M All British. French and Italian employees were dismissed immediately, including the British Finance Minister and his Treasurer. The international police wasReuter. - 109 words
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Article89 1940-12-14 1 Reuter. London, Dec. 14. WHEN attacked by German aircraft in the North Sea on Thursday, the drifter Evening Primrose retaliated so promptly and effectively with her anti-air-craft guns that the raider was seen to be hit and afire. The burning aircraft disappeared in the mist butReuter. - 89 words
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Article28 1940-12-14 1 Reuter. London, Dec. 14. THE German ship Rhein was captured by the Dutch sloop Van Kinsbergen on Wednesday, it was learned in London yesterday.— Reuter.Reuter. - 28 words
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Article27 1940-12-14 1 Reuter. London, Dec. 14:—No bombs were dropped in any area of the United Kingdom during daylight yesterday (Friday), states an Air Ministry communique.—Reuter.Reuter. - 27 words
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Article36 1940-12-14 1 Reuter. London, Dec. 14 AN armed merchant cruiser the Forfar has been torpedoed and subsequently sank The Admiral tv announces that the next of km or the casualties have been informed. —Reuter.Reuter. - 36 words
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Article33 1940-12-14 1 Reuter. Ankara, Dec. 14. A FURTHER extraordinary credit of £10,000,000 for national defence has been submitted to the National Assembly which is expected to approve it shortly.—Reuter.Reuter. - 33 words
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Advertisement78 1940-12-14 1 Ucurate Kyesight Examination, Vogue in Eyewear, Superior Service Economy, Consult Our Ktfractionist:—C. P. CHONG, THE BERLIN OPTICAL CO., 142, South Bridge Road, COMMERCIAL SUBJECTS ENROL NOW tnenta are now being made commencement of classes, D< cember for the 1940 4* training, in the following AH London Chamber of Commerce 194178 words
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Advertisement200 1940-12-14 1 M. HASSAN, Electrical. Gas Water Contractor*, 34, 3«, 37, Bras Basah Road, SINGAPORE TEL. 3411. For all your requirement. tjtJJ installation or repairs •gj"; c&» »nd water pipe fittings, pieawEJSPm and we will submit our estimate without obligation. WORKMANSHIP GUARANTEED AND CHARGES MODERATE. mm also stock .-Electric MJM- w ,rZ-200 words
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212 1940-12-14 2 Help Of European Who Saw A Fracas Sought THE police are seeking the co-operation of the public to solve the mystery of the death of a Chinese whose body was recovered by the police from a patch of jungle off Lornie Road near212 words
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Article36 1940-12-14 2 DROFESSOR R. Page, well-known 1 conjurer, recently gave a performance to the "A" Division of the S.S. Police. Forty per cent, of the takintrs were donated to the War Fund.36 words
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Article102 1940-12-14 2 THE closing date for the Signing of ihe S.S. Petition hist Income Tax has been fi.vtd as Saturday, Dec. 21. 1940, up to 2 p.m. Signatures may be recorded at the following places. (a) In Singapore: (1) Chinese Chamber of Commerce, Hill St. (2) Messrs. Chan Sze102 words
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Article185 1940-12-14 2 Singapore, Friday. rR trying to defraud the F.M.S. Government of customs duty to the extent of $6.90. Tan Soon Kiang, an assistant of Chon Sing Moh. South Bridge Road, was fined $100 in the Fifth Police Court, to-day. Inspector Luke R. Prynn, prosecuting, stated that185 words
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Article98 1940-12-14 2 Singapore. Friday. WITH a view to studying any latest innovation that might have been introduced in the construction of new buildings, about fifty members of the Technical Service Association. P.W.D., Singapore, paid a visit of inspection to the newly constructed operation theatre at the General98 words
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Article464 1940-12-14 2 XTT Singapore, Friday. 0 one sur vived of the crew of five when a tongkang,\vhich was returning to Singapore from Klang carrying timber struck a mine and sank in the sea off Singapore on Dec 2 The tongkang had dropped anchor owing to rough464 words
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Article27 1940-12-14 2 A GAZETTE notification says that f 1 Hs* Exoenency the Governor has appointed Mr. W. C Taylor as President of the Municipal Commissioners, Malacca.27 words
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Article158 1940-12-14 2 Singapore, Friday. pLEADING guilty to a charge of taking to the East Wharf, Tanjong Pagar, 747 pieces of jade without the authority of the Controller of Restricted Exports on Dec. 5 last, Toh Lock Fun, a middle-aged Chinese, was fined $100, or two months'158 words
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Article66 1940-12-14 2 rrr~ Singapore. Friday. TWO further talks were given by Professor Winifred Cullis, C.8.E~ who ir touring the Far East under the auspices of the Ministry of Information. She gave an address to an appreciative audience at the Tangl n Barracks in the morning. In the evening she66 words
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Article59 1940-12-14 2 F Singapore, Friday. OLND guilty on a charge of having stolen two pillows, a blanket and a bed sheet from a house in Market Street, Lim Hock Seng, a 32-year-old Chinese, who admitted several previous convictions, was' sentenced to four months' rigorous imprisonment and six months' polic? supervision,59 words
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Article23 1940-12-14 2 lotal number of enem. Planes shot down Jffi yesterday on a!! S up to midnight Lonn time.... Lond< "i EIGHTEEN23 words
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Article67 1940-12-14 2 1 PLEADING JgT& Q 1 one of criminal br ach and another cf cheat > V Hwce, alias- Tan Piah 1 year-old Chinese, w 7 nine weeks' ri"nmr t 'i ttl :(i lJ by Mr. oon KJiv-e k' f' iionrnent Third Magistral acti led to his67 words
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Advertisement354 1940-12-14 2 MALAYAN MCM4£> HOTtl i To-morrow Nights Concert Attraction by the band orTheCORDON HIGHLANDERS By kind permission of Lt.-Col. W. J. Graham M.C. officers IN THE OPEN AIR PALM COURT S D J Dinner Pahits On The Lawn In case of rain the Band 'I will play in the Ballroom I354 words
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Advertisement119 1940-12-14 2 LIQUID EXTRACT OF JAMBOLAN Effective Safe Cure FOR DIABETES It can be SAFELY prescribed to all suffering from diabetes and the DOSE increased till the effect is perceived. In diabetic patients its action begins by allaying UNQUENCHABLE THIRST and other troublesome symptoms such as debility and ends in completely RESTORING119 words
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Advertisement123 1940-12-14 2 8E FREE FROM SCURF -YOUR HAIR WILL GROW kllrVMfwytfeißMtf mmm9->Ĕ* Mht" wmm mm D. Maihleaoa. "It ns i (LW *e*jendoas relief to «mbJP M Kotalko «f| jIS vetki u>«n ni» H •Mttceable Improvement My IfpP MV tfetek MM WJ and I am able to recommmj I Kotnlko, with confidence." Jmm123 words
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730 1940-12-14 3 Will You Help To Bring Joy To Over 6,000 Unfortunate People? To-Day's Total Stands At $1,800 Malaya Tribune Christmas Fund Appeal, which, so far, has been confined I yto Singapore, is extended to-day to cover the whole of Malaya, as a result730 words
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Article134 1940-12-14 3 Singapore, Friday. WHEN the case In which nine Tamils were charged with attempting to murder Sinnasami, a compatriot, was brought up for mention in the Third Police Court, to-day, Inspector Peter Ball said that he had instructions to reduce the charge to one of causing134 words
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Article57 1940-12-14 3 Singapore. Friday. THREE persons were killed in road accidents in Singapore last week The total number of deaths so far this year is 89 which is only three les's than the total for the whole of 1939. Thirty persons were injured in read accidents during the week57 words
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Article43 1940-12-14 3 AFFTCERS and N.C.O's of the St. IT John's Ambulance Brigade will be addressed by Professor Winifred Cullis at the College of Medicine on Tuesday, Dec. 17, at 5.30 p.m. The Commissioner trusts that as many members as possible will be able to attend.43 words
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Article102 1940-12-14 3 acknowledged $1,583.95 l in < hin Tuan 50.00 J r < ti I l- N u»cn 25.00 i Mrs, A. Mooter ("In m of an old friend, i Russell) 25.00 tobacco, Co, 20.00 |b. i, < noon Gm 20.00 Kahamin Pcnhas 18.00 ticc J. M102 words
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Article40 1940-12-14 3 Singapore, Friday. I UTS-BORN South Indian. A,\ Manickam, who had been ted a bankrupt in Novem- I ranted an uncondl- ischarge by Mr. Justice ig in the High Court to-day. application was not opposed the Official Assignee.40 words
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Article9 1940-12-14 3 untitled Whitfield has been untitled •> act Superintendent of Education.9 words
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Article, Illustration57 1940-12-14 3 picl«re taken in the Tribune office, showing Mr. Lim Kens Hor, the i'ribum* News Editor, handin* over the first instalment of the Fund to Major Charles Davidson of ihe Salvation Army The total was $1335.21, nii'dt ui> of choaats, cash and silver, collected during57 words
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286 1940-12-14 3 Singapore, Friday. AX application for discharge from his bankruptcy by Mr. B. K. Johannes, a sales representative of Malayan Motors, Ltd., was refused by Mr. Justice Manning at the High Court to-day. "adjudicated bankrupt in July, 1 939 with liabilities amounting to 614 the286 words
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Advertisement143 1940-12-14 3 THE INDIAN UNANI MEDICAL HALL, 709, N. Bridge Rd., Spore. llfAllltll STANDARD <fi Sarsaparilla *\\ir* TONIC Blood builder Cures various V VTw diseases. Beware Dl imitation. Local Price >1 per bottle Small bottle 50 cts. Sole Agents: A. s. MOHAMED KASSLM CO., 79, Hill St., Singapore. 'Phone 47frB. TEETH Only143 words
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Advertisement264 1940-12-14 3 j have mom tried A f CANADIAN J SOLE j FILLETS J| Make your next fish dish Canadian Sole Fillets. They have an exceptionally line flavour and are economical, too, because there's nothing to throw away. W Ul tf II Ul iiF^\iul w mu m m mmwmmmmma mwmm mmmmm^mmmmmmmm m^^264 words
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1023 1940-12-14 4 SPECTATOR - (BY SPECTATOR THE Selangor Turf Club's winter meeting comes to an end to-day with nine events in which big fields are generally the order. Bad weather, as a rule causes more upsets on the K.L. course, than on other Malayan courses, but. good or1,023 words
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294 1940-12-14 4 B.CX 18: 5.A.0.8 gIPERIOR in all departments the S.C.C. beat St. Andrew's Old Roys' rugby team yesterday by 18 points (three goals, try) to three (try). The SCC* pack played well together and won th e ball out nine times out of294 words
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Article230 1940-12-14 4 CIXGAPORt will meet SelanS sor in their first hockey Mici rater this season, on the i Padang this afternoon. Bo,h have lost to P r;ik. Singapore particularly «as unfortunate to lose. AcJ cording to those who wit- ticked the game. Singapore's link was at its worst230 words
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Article122 1940-12-14 4 gETTER teamwork by the S.R.C. enabled them to score a four-nil victory over R.A.F. (Seletar) in a fast and interesting game of hockey on the Padang, yesterday. The Recs settled down from the bully-off, and within ten minutes wire leading by two goals. Stanley scored first off122 words
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Article212 1940-12-14 4 THOUGH not featuring the topnotchers in the g ame c R Tans boxing card at the Haoov World t covered stadium attraS a tan -sized crowd whicn witnessed some good fighting last nieht There were no knock-outs, and only one knock-down Blue War-m ending his212 words
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Article148 1940-12-14 4 TIRST-CLASS rugby is pro--1 mised at the Jalan Besar Stadium to-day when for the first time, the two unbeaten sides in the series of matches arranged by the M.R.U. in aid of war charities, meet. They are the Royal Air Force and the Army Wanderers.148 words
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Article14 1940-12-14 4 Our X.1.. cloudy .nornin, firm, best bets lair Kmc {I diet. Yeloiity." v<14 words
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Advertisement528 1940-12-14 4 < The Question Is, What Can We Do Without? fIfAXY people in Malaya thought thai Lord Stamp, Chief nail \u er u° l^ 8 14 Government, hit the Malaya nail s.,uarely on the head the other day when ho said:- order to spare writers 7 al soor r:rnvc ai th,>528 words
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Advertisement154 1940-12-14 4 mm (SI BBS MINERAL WATER from the Seletw Hot Spring, Si*g»p« f An alkaline drink vith exec! Nt WT« rective >ropertif» Fe-N SELANGOR TURF CLUB. NOTICE SI UNLIMITED SWEEPS WINTER 194« MEETING Under Condition No. 3 which appears on the back gor Turf Club Unlimited Sweep tickets, the followii been154 words
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Miscellaneous53 1940-12-14 4 TIDE TABLE Tnn v H IG H TIDES TO-DAY. 9.56 a.m «S p.m., 8.64. M To-morrow: [Q9u n 45 Pm 8.9 ft aJn MONDAY: 11 a n TUESDAY: 12 20 a,' P-m.. 9.9 ft 1 li WEDNESDAY v 12.13 p.m.. 9 9 ft a m THURSDAY; ljo 12.54 p m53 words
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624 1940-12-14 5 GOOD EDUCATIONAL PROGRESS IN 1939 "ALTHOUGH coeducation is not the policy of the Department <;f Education, girls attended boys' schools in many places where there were no girls' schorls. The flood of appli cations for admission to girls' schools was too great624 words
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1191 1940-12-14 5 INTERESTING stories illus- tratingr the lighter side of Britain at war were told by Mr. Thomas Hitching, who recently returned from leave in England, in a broadcast from the Singapore Station last night. The whole of my leave." he said, "was spent in North1,191 words
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Advertisement227 1940-12-14 5 GOLD 3IRD TEA Thrre is something In It youll like. Go to it and stick to it. SINGAPORE TRADERS •Globe House" Tanjong Pagar Rd. Phone 7603. I i As a change from "straight" milk, flavour the children's drinks with SA USTRALIAN COCOA Obtainable from all provision stores. A<m. oi Nestle227 words
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Advertisement141 1940-12-14 5 GRAND XMAS SALE EVERYTHING to be CLEARED at GREAT SACRIFICES NEW GOODS CONTINUALLY ARRIVING. GRASP this OPPORTUNITY BEFORE SOLD OUT. at "BIRDSKQP". ipoh. Phone 290 DIABETES. IP YOU ARB AFFLICTED WITH THTB DISEASE come to Thabib A. Md. Hassan, the specialist for DIABETES He guarantees to cure you completely and141 words
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Advertisement68 1940-12-14 5 For Style, Comfort, Economy, CONSULT The Oriental Optical Co., MANUFACTURING OPTICIANS Head Office: 162, South Bridge Rd. Branch Office: 348, N. Bridge Rd, SINGAPORE. FRBE TESTING National Employers' MUTUAL GENERAL INSURANCE ASSOCIATION LTD. (Incorporated In England.) Meyer Chambers, Raffles Place, SINGAPORE. Tel: 2845. ASSETS EXCEED £2,000,000 GENERAL RESERVE FUND £600.00068 words
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Advertisement248 1940-12-14 5 m mmß?* ou scarce know J you're wearing HI Jj tt •filL KOTEXj f Soft, Comfortable Kotex 9 n pj^ s Stop That %77 11 r Persisbenfc \f> I COUGH \*M\ WHEN a sudden tickle in your l'| l W throat makes you cough it 1 M not only annoys248 words
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Article123 1940-12-14 6 Opinion PREC IS of the Education Report, released by the Government pending the issue of the fuller report, shows that the year 1939 was one of uninterrupted progress for the department, despite the outbreak of th t war in the latter part of the year. Both in the123 words
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Article136 1940-12-14 6 THE most striking feature of educational progress in Malaya, however, is the rapid increase in the number of —Malay, Chinese and Indianseeking admission into schools. The flood of applications for admission is so great that girls are attending boys' schools in many places where there are no girls'136 words
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Article158 1940-12-14 6 gVERYONE is agreed that when the Empire emerge* from the war it will be vastly different from the one that went into it. In the new scheme of things there will be no room for prejudices, no room for recriminations or rankling bitterness. Much of what we have158 words
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Article131 1940-12-14 6 JHE gradual evolution of a legislature responsible to the people of the country and the devolution of a large part ol administrative burdens to the sons of the soil should, as over be the objectives to be constantly aimed at in colonial administrations. Good beginnings have already been131 words
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Article, Illustration1641 1940-12-14 6 JN the afternoon of May 31, ff)lf), news was made known that the (ierman Hij»h Seas Fleet had ventured from its harbours and the British Fleet was sweeping majestically down the \orth Seas in search of the enemy. Soon the two fleets joined Issue over a wide1,641 words
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379 1940-12-14 6 fJ'HE education authorities of America have had the unique opportunity, following the arrival in the States of British evacuee children, of studying two types of pupils—their own and their guests. An idea of their reaction to the behaviour of the young Britishers is given379 words
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Article301 1940-12-14 6 THEY call Coronado island the "Grand Central Station" of the U.S. Navy because it hears more "good-byes" than any other naval station. This year it heard a grand, over all "cood-bve." when th? entire fle?t sailed to Hawaii for manoeuvres, leaving behind its sweethearts, wives and301 words
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Article68 1940-12-14 6 EVERY seven years since 1250 Ti- verton (Devon, has performed "Perambulating «iSl c alk reall y a search for obstructions—was last held seven years ago, and it was feared the year W St P the ceremon y this But the townspeople decided Hitr™t™?™ not68 words
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Article579 1940-12-14 6 fIjANY Malaya:: cj ations record theij journals which they 'i 11 periodically. These journal eulate among members and" friends but seldom att i, Zut. publicity. The exception is the n Seah Magazine L Its publication is always p ly awaited by the Chinese gentsia of Penang and'oth579 words
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Advertisement229 1940-12-14 6 MANUFACTURING OPTICIANS THE GREAT EASTERN OPTICAL CO 275. S. Bridge Rd. Tel. 2164 1 fabhshed in 1928. Optician C. V FAN Glasaes supplied with a guarantee Coupon, i Til) I AIR -fXIX you have bald head, if your hair thin or grows slowly; if it falls lin patches or generally;229 words
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Article, Illustration19 1940-12-14 7 A picture of a tiger shark r e cently caught, in fishing nets rtf Pangkor Island.19 words
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407 1940-12-14 7 Reuter. LONDON, DEC. 13. <T HE BRITISH VICTORY IN THE WESTERN DESERT OF 1 EGYPT IS WARMLY ACCLAIMED IN ALL LONDON NEWSPAPERS WHICH EMPHASISE THAT GENERAL SIR ARCHIBALD WAY ELL'S EXPLOIT HAS DRAMATICALLY RELIEVED BRITAIN OF ANY FURTHER ANXIETY FOR THE DEFENCE OF EGYPT. TheReuter. - 407 words
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233 1940-12-14 7 Reuter. London, Dec. 13. A DIRECT hit on a German supply ship was secured by aircraft of the Coastal Command while on patrol duty off the Dutch coast on Thursday night, states an Air Ministry communique. During the evening, it adds,Reuter. - 233 words
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54 1940-12-14 7 Eastern News. Honolulu. Dec. 13. A FLEET of 15 long-range naval bombers left Pearl Harbour in Hawaii on Tuesday for an undisclosed it was learned here tc-day. Although naval quarters did not comment on the matter, unofficial quarters indicated tnat tho?? :lanes might beEastern News. - 54 words
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72 1940-12-14 7 Reuter. Cairo, Dec. 13. THE three Italian generals captured during the British occupation of Sidi Barrani have arrived m Cairo by plane. General Sir Archibald Wavell and Air Chief Marshal Longmore visited the British advanced headquarters in the western desert yesterday and conferred at lengthReuter. - 72 words
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Article70 1940-12-14 7 Reuter. Shanghai, Dec. 13. A LEADING Japanese businessman, interviewed here by the Shanghai Evening Post, stated that the Japanese community is making a determined campaign to win the next municipal elections in an endeavour to cbtain control of the Municipal Council and. therefore, of the International Settlement. He states thatReuter. - 70 words
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Article480 1940-12-14 7 Reuter. CAIRO, DEC. 13. R. A. F. BOMBERS AND FIGHTERS MAINTAINED THEIR INCESSANT ATTACKS ON AERODROMES, TROOP AND MOTOR TRANSPORT CONCENTRATIONS IN LIBYA THROUGHOUT LAST NIGHT AND YESTERDAY. A communique from R.A.F. headquarters in the MiddleEast announcing this says that a particularly heavy raid was carriedReuter. - 480 words
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Article157 1940-12-14 7 Reuter. Tokyo, Dec. 13. 4 FURTHER indication of joint An trio-American pressure against Japan was seen by the Asahi yesterday morning. In a leader, it declares that the new British loan of £10,000,000 to Chungking has been synchronised with the extension of American restrictions onReuter. - 157 words
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110 1940-12-14 7 Eastern News. Vichy, Dec. 13. AFFICIAL circles here attach im- portance to the fact that the French Air Force in Indo-China for the first time, had retaliated against Thailand violations of French Indo-China territory. They declared that the bombs which French Indo-China planes dropoedEastern News. - 110 words
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83 1940-12-14 7 Reuter. Shanghai, Dec. 13. The equivalent of £3.520 lis ha.s been collected by the Central British War Fund's Christmas appeal. A sum of £875 was remitted each to the Royal Navy, the Bri tish Army, the Roya l Air Force and f he AlliedReuter. - 83 words
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Article44 1940-12-14 7 Cabled news has been received of the death a* Bedford of Thomas Alfred Ford, Government Veterinary Surgeon, Selangor. from 1900 to 1922. Mr. Ford was 72 years of age at the time of his death and had been in poor health for some time.44 words
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Advertisement576 1940-12-14 8 I Public Notices MALAYAN COLLIERIES, LTD. Notice of Declaration of Dividend No. 80 and Closure of Share Registers. NOTICE is hereby given that the Directors have declared a Third Interim Dividend of 3% (Making 9 r r interim distribution) in respect cf the year ending 31st December, 1940. payable on576 words
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Advertisement192 1940-12-14 8 "Full of adventure and action"—M. TRIBUNE. "PLENTY OF ACTION"—FREE PRESS. "FAST MOVING THRILLER"—STRAITS TIMES. HBiUHHßßiiifl Rimed from REX BEACH'S greatest ALSO PA THE GAZ ETTE TO-NIGHT AT MIPXICHT lalhambka! J^PI'TRAITOR SPY' IN A THRILLING STORY OF IS BRITAIN'S NAZI SPY ACTIVITY ANSWER TO AMERICA'S IMkl>lJp ©nfesaiiiiis of a TAMAfII PESNI192 words
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161 1940-12-14 9 Singapore, Friday. ARRESTED by a watchman as he was catching fish in one of the ponds of the Botanical Gardens, at mid-day on Dec. 8, an offence under the by-laws of the Gardens, Ng Jue Cheng, a Chinese youth, appeared before Mr. L. C.161 words
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Article54 1940-12-14 9 Reuter. Bangkok, Dec. 13. FRENCH concentrated their artillery on Nakhonpanom and Mukdaharn, and 11 people are reported to have been killed at the latter town, according to a communique issued by Thailand General Headquarters, which adds that a frontier police patrol was fired on by a trespassing French unit, oneReuter. - 54 words
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Advertisement269 1940-12-14 9 Ilajn.-3.15 CATHAY Goes 6.15 9.15 'PHONE 3400 MORNING SHOW TO-MORROW AT 11 O'CLOCK FRbh PRbSS— "Superbly directed, the production is among the best that have come out of Hollywood. It is more than just a production." iyilß REAILY KNOW JOAN FRANCIS tIOYO ANNA Jv| BENNETT LEDERER NOUN STEN THE MAN269 words
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Advertisement192 1940-12-14 9 4* lm* It I 1% Gey Icing To-Night-Last Night—7.4s P.M. HERMAN BRIX MALA in "HAWK OF THE WILDERNESS" (Complete Serial) Strange Jungle Adventure Hair Raising Thrills In A Strange Jungle Island! Popular Prices: 15c., 20c., 25c. Upstairs 40c. To-morrow Night at 7.15 p.m. Matinees: To-day and Double Feature Hindustani To-morrow192 words
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Advertisement130 1940-12-14 9 H W-'/im Buying Lamps Look Out £3 Hj v H I mark of this Famous I I <4Bbv Brand Lamps. mm Ha \V Noted for its Cheap* Bji ness. Brilliant Light* j £v 'i ing, on</ /010 consump. I «5 II <»'on o/" Kerostnc II BBj 50/</ in a// /amp130 words
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Advertisement79 1940-12-14 9 TO-DAY AT 3.15-6.15 9.15 J jj IN NEED OF A TONIC?-JUST MFEI j "CHARLEY'S (BIG HEARTED) AUNT" AND ALL YOUF I I TROUBLES WILL BURST LIKE BUBBLES j JUST THE SORT OF AUNT THE WHOLE WOULD LOVE TO MEET j ALSO GAUMONT BRITISH UNIVERSAL NEWS '4") "NEXT MICHAEI REDGRAVE| ATTRACTION79 words
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Article40 1940-12-14 10 •iLIM—LAUW.—The engagement is announced between Mr. Lim Tjoe < Siang, son of the late Mr. Lim Hong Tjoen and Madam Jap Ko Dji Nio and Miss Lauw Swee Nio, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs Lauw Yew Jin.40 words
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Article45 1940-12-14 10 KEE—TAN. Tlie engagement is announced between Mr. Kee Beng Chong, eldest son of Madam Soo Llap Chiap and the late Mr. Kee Keng Kim, and Miss Alice Tan Chwee Lian, the only daughter of Madam Teo Eng Neo, and the late Mr Tan Leong Hin.45 words
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Article57 1940-12-14 10 ,'PAN—POH. The engagement is announced between Mr. TAN HUfcK BIN, elder son of Mr. and Mrs. Tan Chong Teck, of 35, Devonshire Road, Smgapore, and Miss POH CHWEE NEO, youngest s daughter of Mrs. Poh Kim Soon, I and the late Mr. poh Kim Soon, I of 21, Nallur Road,57 words
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Article40 1940-12-14 10 .Thts Is to announce that the engagement between Mr. Clma Hock Seng, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Chua Guan Chm and Miss W«e S&ok Gim, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wee Soon Kiat, is broken by mutual consent.40 words
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Article74 1940-12-14 10 Mr. Ang Cheng Chwee passed away peacefully at 5.25 p.m. on the 12-12-40 at his residence, No. 341, Pasir Panjang Road. He leaves behind his beloved wife, two sons Messrs. Ang Soon Hoe and Ang Soon Lye, a daughter, and son-in-law, three grandchildren and two nephews, Messrs. Tan Lai74 words
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Article39 1940-12-14 10 .ladam Chua Cher Chye wishes to thank the many friends and relatives who attended the funeral of her son, the late Mr. Seng Bak Khim and to those who sent wreaths and letters of condolence in her bereavement.39 words
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Advertisement442 1940-12-14 10 EBBS wissiiitp-api Situations Vacant /ANTED Upcountry Agents for Austraan Oats and cocoa. Box 866, Mnlaya rlbune. Singapore. (No. 742F) /ANTED Agents for Gent's, Ladles' wattles Good Income. Box 867, Malava rlbune, Singapore. (No 741F) /ANTED Assistant ror Beauty Parlour In lerak. Good Salary, free board—lodging, nly thooe experienced in setting442 words
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Advertisement869 1940-12-14 10 WANTED an Indian shipping clerk, speaking good English and Tamil. Salary $40'-. Apply Box 875, Malaya Tribune, Singapore (No. 758F> WANTED by large European Import House a Chinese salesman with established connections with Building Contractors, Architects and Hardware Dealers. Only fully experienced men need apply. Excellent prospects for right person.869 words
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Advertisement724 1940-12-14 10 1 For Sale TURKEYS. 60 cents per lb. CaU at 13. Lorong 108, C'hungi Road. Singapore. (No. 699F) I PONY SADDLE complete- with bridle und bit, in good condition. Apply Box No. 880 do Malaya Tribune, Kuala Lumpur. (No. 769F) IMPORTED Alsatian Pups, $125!- each. Persian Kittens for Christmas Presents,724 words
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Advertisement674 1940-12-14 10 Vegetable Seeds ONE DOLLAR for ten kinds (leaf and bean vegetables). Enough for large garden. Send remittance. Postage free. Malayan Vegetable Seeds 79, Bukit Timah Road, Singapore. (No. 761P) Lost And Found PpUND—An Airedale *****. Apply Municipal Animal Infirmary Singapore. (No. 733P) LOST in Bencoolen Street on 10th. Inst: Chromium674 words
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Advertisement589 1940-12-14 10 To Let LARGE FURNISHED ROOM Suitable one or two business girls—Flat 7—Eu Court, Singapore. (No. 780F) TO LET: —Brick, compound houses. Cheap rent. Apply 34, Brickfield. Kuala Lumpur. (No. 737F) OFFICE SPACE To Let. From tlO|-. Apply 139, Boat Quay. Tel. 3182, Singapore. (No. 703F) LADY with nice home has589 words
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Advertisement38 1940-12-14 10 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., *****25, Serangoon Road, Singapore. Phon e 7520.38 words
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Miscellaneous1335 1940-12-14 10 TO-DAY'S KAIMo M 1 SINGAPORE London ZHL 225 metres (1.533 feet) ZHPI M M metTM m m mice) I ZHP3 41 38 metre. (7.M m,c.) Off Ml« Met £JL El 8.20 a.m. New. in ftngiish (every 21 53 Me, v morning) n m «W« M He*. 4 ZHL, ZHPI ZHP3.1,335 words
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Article940 1940-12-14 11 2ND $50,000 WAR GIFT .v l believe the psychological effect of voluntary contributions n itself has a decided value in helping to win the war," declared Mr. C. F. F. Wearne, chairman of Wearne Brothers, tjfljted, when announcing a proposal for a further gift ot jgO,ooo940 words
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Article42 1940-12-14 11 Singapore, Friday. TIN exports from Malaya during November amounted to 6,844.74 tons, compared with 6.836.30 tons in October. The cumulative total lor the 11 months of 1940 amount to 76,448.20. The total export for 1939 amounted to 55,019.42 tons.42 words
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Article259 1940-12-14 11 STEADY buying interest at one time lifted prices in Singapore over the buying limit of the Re serve Company, but later an easier tendency developed, helped by a general Inclination to await yesterday's coupon issue, says the weekly rubber market report o: Messrs. Stanton NttftQn259 words
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Advertisement152 1940-12-14 11 FOR CLEAR DISTINCT EFFICIENT REPRODUCTION Try "PYE" Radio for which they are UNSURPASSED Sole A?rnts: HOE BOON LEONG, SINGAPORE Distributors: RADIO GENERAL AGENCY, Kuala Lumpur. THE RADIO SOUND SERVICE, Taiping, Perak, Penang, Province «eilesley and Alor Star, Kedah. CHOP HUP SOON AUN, Kuala Dungun, Trengganu. PILES GUARANTEED CURE WITHOUT OPERATION152 words
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Advertisement387 1940-12-14 11 Of all the pleasures that one can find, the comfortable habit of drinking GOLD LEAF TEA m is the most A. BARTHOLOMEUSZ, I LIMITED I*l X< OR Portable IS JUST A HANDY AND ECONOMICAL PUMP FOR FIRE PROTECTION. IRRIGATION WATERING LIVESTOCKS PLANTS. DRAINING SEWAGE. MANHOLES, FILLING OVERHEAD TANKS, ETC. 4.000387 words
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Advertisement759 1940-12-14 11 STEAMER SAILINGS x BRITISH INDIA PASSENGER FREIGHT SERVICES For all information apply to: P. O. S. N. Co., The Agent, Collyer Quay, Tel 5991. BJ.S.N. CO., BOUSTEAD CO., LTD., Tel. 5497. BJ.S.N. CO. (APCAR) LINE) For HONGKONG, SHANGHAI, MOJL KOBE, OSAKA. For PENANG, RANGOON CALCUTTA. Regular Sailings: Special Holiday Return759 words
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Article355 1940-12-14 12 Reuter. •j Zurich, Dec. 14. CALL for action against "defeatists" was made by Signor Farinacci, member of the Fascist Grand Council, according to the Neve Zuercher Zeitungs Milan correspondent. This call for action is made in the Regime Fascista. Signoi Farinacci also urged the authorities to ensureReuter. - 355 words
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Article46 1940-12-14 12 THIS MORNINg P^ C 1 dral of the Good »£l5 marriage wa s SetrS^ l^ Miss Pat Linn, daugh l€r Ldr. and Mrs G a r Stanrnoie, Middlesex ai H. Pickard. son of Mr H. Pickard. 0 f *J Thames. Mr RckardT?46 words
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Advertisement238 1940-12-14 12 111 _"KLEEN ?> Razor Bhda FITS ALL SAFETY RAZORS. 100% British Product SOLE AGENTS: Bilakhia Company. Phone 52 > CEC,L STREET p 0 Box j 7803. SINGAPORE. 90. LEGAL NOTICE HOE THYE&C°. MANUFACTURES fHOE THYE &C° MANUFACTURES] I HOE THYE&C<> MAjjUHCTU^T Notice is hereby given that the Trade Marks depicted238 words
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