Malaya Tribune, 13 January 1941
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Title Section22 1941-01-13 1 The Malaya Tribune Net Sales Exceed J6,000 Daily SINGAPORE, MONDAY, JANUARY 13, 1941 FIVE CENTS. The Malaya Tribune Monday, January IS, 1941.22 words
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Article, Illustration537 1941-01-13 1 Tragic Time" Ahead, Despite Peace Desire Reuter. t Vichy, Jan. 13. Hi: Bulgarian Prime Minister, M. Fit off, in a speech at Rustchuk yesterday (Sunday) pointed out, according Sofia telegram, that despite Bulgaria's desire for peace mifjht hare to go through a "tragic time." M-Reuter. - 537 words
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185 1941-01-13 1 M. Moscow, Jan. 13. The following statement was issued by the official Tass Agency, in a broadcast last night (Sunday):—"If German troops are at present in Bulgaria or are being sent to Bulgaria, this is taking place without the knowledge or consent of the185 words
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Article254 1941-01-13 1 Reuter. Bangkok, Jan. 13. fa mtinuing to tance into < ambodia and ed further French posieeording to a Thai High ooniinunique. an force i> tending effec-eo-operatioii and severe r in developing, the combe continue [final report* state that army has already ocbrge stretches of Cam- DocnanReuter. - 254 words
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Article63 1941-01-13 1 Dublin Jan is the ,7 ,7;, n s»fr« low and for s «ns .supplies '7 will be and Mr. Scan 1 gjftor Supplies, in an ul R a re ment on th€ W( rr hardly n s ks of nt, even V in their ?"SS»S output n63 words
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Article77 1941-01-13 1 Reuter. London, Jan. 12.—Further vesting order transfers a large number of additional American dollar securities to the British Treasury. Forty-five stocks affected include American Tobacco Company six cent, cumulative preferred. Anaconda Copper, First National Bank of the City of New York and General Motors $5 cumulativeReuter. - 77 words
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Article64 1941-01-13 1 Reuter. Athens', Jan. 13. DESPITE the difficult terrain, the Greek advance still continues, an official Greek spokesman stated last night. The enemy was again taking up new fortified positions at one point after abandoning ten mortars and a number of machine-guns'. In another sector, seven Italian officersReuter. - 64 words
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54 1941-01-13 1 Eastern News. Tokyo, Jan. 13. SIR John Greig Latham, first Auatralian Minister to Japan paid a courtesy visit to the Foreign Minister, Mr. Yosuke Matsuoka on Friday. Informed quarters believe that, in the interview, the Foreign Minister and the Australian Minister touched on problems of generalEastern News. - 54 words
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49 1941-01-13 1 Eastern News. Tokyo, Jan. 13. WARTIME censorship was enforced on Saturday as*the Government gazetted an Imperial ordinance empowering the Prime Minister, Prince Konoye, to restrict and prohibit the publication and distribution of news under provisions of Article 20 ot the National Mobilisation Act.—Eastern News.Eastern News. - 49 words
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Article419 1941-01-13 1 British Wireless. London, Jan. 12. SFEAKING at Auckland to-day, the Minister for Economic Warfare, Dr. Hugh Dalton, said none could doubt that in the next few months, perhaps even in the next few weeks, Hitler would open a more active phase of the hostilities. The NaziBritish Wireless. - 419 words
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Article235 1941-01-13 1 Reuter. Ti tT> lr Washington, Jan. 13. JVIK. Wendell. Willkie, the defeated Republican candidate, has announced that he is going to England shortly as a private citizen to make a personal survey of the situation there and expects to stay two or three weeks. AskedReuter. - 235 words
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Article291 1941-01-13 1 British Wireless. LONDON, JAN. 13. BRITAIN IS CONDUCTING, WITH A FAIR DEGREE or SUCCESS, THE GREATEST BLOCKADE IN THE HISTORY OF THE WORLD. This was the substance of a broadcast last night by Mr. Dingle Foot, Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Economic Warfare. Mr Foot citedBritish Wireless. - 291 words
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Article111 1941-01-13 1 British Wireless. London, Jan. 13. THE Nazi salute with the raised arm has been officially introduced in Norway, according to an Os'io message, quoted in London to the "Dagens Nyheter," a Stockholm newspaper. An edict has been issued ordering the salute to be used in trams,British Wireless. - 111 words
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Article70 1941-01-13 1 British Wireless. London. Jan. 12. Fress comments on the R.A.F.'s daylight sweep of Pas de Calais carried out yesterday by a strong combined force of fighters and bombers tend to emphasise its significance as evidence of the growing strength of the R.A.F. and there is theBritish Wireless. - 70 words
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Article159 1941-01-13 1 Lend Lease Bill To Be Amended Reuter. Washington, Jan. 13. DRESIDENT Roosevelt.* Lease 1 and Lend Bill i s likely to be amended before it is passed, but not seriously enough to interfere with the President's plans for aiding those fighting aggression. As a result of i onfeiences among CongressionalReuter. - 159 words
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Article115 1941-01-13 1 Reuter. London, Jan. 13. j FOR the second night in succession, I London appeared to be the main target of the German air force last night. Bcmbs were dropped in various parts of the capital. Night fighters' as well as anti-aircraft guns were in action. OverReuter. - 115 words
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Article97 1941-01-13 1 Reuter. Moscow, Jan. 13. F[E decentralisation of food and consumers' roods and industries, and the establishment of a nationwide system of small and medium plants to utilise only local raw materials is ordered in a decree published yesterday. It iwas signed by Stalin and Molotov. Under theReuter. - 97 words
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Article140 1941-01-13 1 Reuter. Johannesburg, Jan. 12. AN offensive by British and South African troops against the Italians in Abyssinia and British Somallbnd was foreshadowed by General Smuts in a speech here yesterday (Saturday). "In the desert between Kenya and Abyssinia we have been keeping in check and immobilisingReuter. - 140 words
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Article55 1941-01-13 1 British Wireless. London, Jan. 13. THE Minister of Aircraft Production has cabled his thanks to Mr. Jack Warner and Mr. Harry Warner, of Warner Brothers Pictures, New York, who have sent $25,000 for aircraft purchases. The gift is from the entire receipts from the distribution, in America, of the filmBritish Wireless. - 55 words
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Article41 1941-01-13 1 Eastern News. Shanghai, Jan. 13. MADAME Chiang Kai-shek is preparing to visit the United States, according to information from reliable sources. It is further reported that she will leave Chungking, probably hi the middle of February for her visit. Eastern News.Eastern News. - 41 words
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210 1941-01-13 1 Reuter. London, Jan. 13. NEW attempt was made by Italy to bar the now familiar route used by British bombers between Britain and Northern Italy on Saturday night, when for the first time batteries of anti-aircraft guns, ranged on the Italian slopes of theReuter. - 210 words
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Advertisement111 1941-01-13 1 NUMONT FUL-VUE In LOXIT (Screwless) Construction. Fashion's latest, featuring an entirely new principle of eyewear design and posseting numerous advantages not found la other types. Everbright Optical Co. QUALIFIED EYESIGHT SPECIALISTS 19, Chulia Street. Phone 4435. C. 8. CHUNG. Dr. of Optometry. COMMERCIAL SUBJ E C T S ENROL NOW111 words
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188 1941-01-13 2 A SPECIAL vote for estote schools which teach Malay and which "can be considered as of a general help to education in the Slate" is being sought by the Johore Planters Association. tlim n f A recent commtttoe the Association discussea from the188 words
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Article21 1941-01-13 2 (Cent-A-Plane Fund) Total number of enemy planes destroyed during the week-end on all fronts up to midnight London time TWENTY-FOUR21 words
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Article175 1941-01-13 2 Manila, Jan. L rE Chinese Consul-General, Mr. C. Kuangson Young, has indlcated that he will ask the American High Commissioner, Mr. Francis Sayre, to call in United States authorities to sclve the mystery surrounding the disappearance of Mr. Ling-oh Wang, former Consul-General at Manila, who disappeared175 words
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Article326 1941-01-13 2 (From Our Own Reporter) Kuala Lumpur, Sunday. HIS EXCELLENCY the High Commissioner, accompanied by Lady Thomas, and the A.D.C. Capt. A. T. Stavely, is expected to arrive in Kuala Lumpur on Monday from Ipoh. He is expected to stay here two days before returning to326 words
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Article49 1941-01-13 2 Singapore, Saturday. There was only one death in road accidents this week compared to four deaths last week. The number of people injured, however shows an Increase, 34 being injured this week as compared with 19. The death recorded Is the only death to date this year.49 words
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Article67 1941-01-13 2 Singapore, Sunday. THE wedding took pace according 1 to Muslim rites at the residence of the bride's parents at No. m> Lorcng 5. Geylang to-night *t 8 30 of Husan Ara Begum, daughter of Che Osman bin Araffln, and Khan Sahib Mohamed Ebrahim Khan, contractor. Th* marriaee was67 words
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Article47 1941-01-13 2 Singapore, Monday. A Chinese was found in a dying condition shortly after 2 o'clock this morning, at the junction ot Erskin Road and South Bridge Road. The man, who had a wound over the scalp, was taken to the General Hospital by the ambu.'ance.47 words
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Article60 1941-01-13 2 On the occasion of his transfer to H.Q. Branch, a party was given to Inspector Mahmood bin A. Wahab, of the Police Depot, at the Depot 'ast night. The Deputy In-spector-General of Police, Mr. L. A. Thomas, was among those present at the party, which was enlivened by a Malay60 words
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Article, Illustration60 1941-01-13 2 The sale of AA M badges on Saturday morning, organised by Mr G M Coltart, was such a success that it is being continued ihi< mornina Proceeds will be devoted to buying a fighter, and this mini ng Mrs. Coltart and her band of helpers mil canvass city60 words
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226 1941-01-13 2 INDICATING increased American concern over their Pacific defences, a Washington report says that Washington is considering plans for sending flying fortresses to Hawaii to replace the medium type B-18 bombers, which, it is believed, may be sent to the Philippines. Washington, Dec. 28. Army226 words
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934 1941-01-13 2 Hongkong', Jan. 3. story of a fight on the high seas between three boats full of robbers and a trading junk, during which a cannon was fired and rifle fire exchanged, was told by the part owner of the junk, Fan Chuen, at Kowloon Magistracy,934 words
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Article106 1941-01-13 2 A Cathedral this morning ed the ceremonial openirn of t! Assizes of v, at the Supreme Court. The service was conducts the Yen. Graham White, Aiohde? con of Singapore, and was attend t by the Chief Justice, si S£* McElwaine, the Hon. Mr juS v Fcdiow.106 words
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Article140 1941-01-13 2 THE Band of the Straits Bet* ments Police will public ai. follows. underX 3U? tion of Mr. J. C. Hitch, L R a v A.R.C.M., R.M.S.M Tuesday, at Teiok Ayer ai B* p.m.: March "Machine nS Guards" Marechal, Overture i mantique" Bela, Selection Bri a" Brae" Monckton, Valse140 words
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Article21 1941-01-13 2 The King's Exequatur empowering P. H Hopkin» to act as Consul oi den at Singapore has received Koy» 1 5 nature.21 words
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167 1941-01-13 2 Whilst there is still me cP f 0 certainty as to the exact causes rheumatism there is positive dence that it is a malady oij blood, and treatment should uk fore be directed towards the blood in quality167 words
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Advertisement471 1941-01-13 2 RAFFLES CAFE COCKTAIL BAR Entertain Your Friends to Cocktails Dinner there To-night SOCIAL ATMOSPHERE MUSIC COMFORT i i RAFFLES BAKERY FOR BEST QUALITY BREAD CAKES Outside Catering at Moderate Terms Phone 5381 HOTEir BALL-ROOM PERFECTLY AIRCONDITIONED BY SEABREEZES TUESDAY VVEDNESI) AY FRIDAY SATURDAY SPECIAL DIXXER DAXCE DINNER $3.- NON-DINERS ADMITTED471 words
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Article, Illustration877 1941-01-13 3 Predicts Nazi Move Soon BALKAN NEWSMAN HERE (Tribune Staff Reporter) M \N whom Flitler's Wilhelmstrasse wanted to hound A out of two countries of Europe has just passed Singapore He is M. D. J. Tosevic, a middleYugoslav journalist and author. graduating at Prague lecade ago, Mr.877 words
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84 1941-01-13 3 (From Our Own Reporter) Penang, Saturday. WHEN the case in which Teoh Key Kirn, a Chinese woman was charged with attempted j suicide was brought up before Mr. Lim Koon Teck in the Third Court. Chief Court Inspector McLennan informed his honour that accused84 words
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Article21 1941-01-13 3 Mr. B. F Bridge has been appointed President of the Rent Assessment Bourd for the area of the Municipality of Singapore.21 words
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523 1941-01-13 3 WIDOW'S EVIDENCE AT INQUEST (From Our Own Correspondent) Parit Buntar, Saturday. POBBERY was the motive put forward by a Chinese woman for the brutal assault on her husband, a poultry dealer, Liew Ah Pat, into whose tragic death a preliminary inquiry was held in the523 words
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Article, Illustration75 1941-01-13 3 «4« h v the enemy to land troops in seaplanes on Scottish Lochs, armed To counter possible attempts u> vn These boats, which mo unt machine-guns, are manned by mo*or-boat patrols have beeni esi ao.iM isted by an adequate sh ore defence force, can be expected both naval75 words
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Article103 1941-01-13 3 Malacca, Jan. it. MRS L;ziana Fernandez, who died on Jan. 7 at the age of 75, was buried on Wednesday. She is survived by three sons and a daughter. One of the sons is Mr. Stephen Fernandez, the chief clerk of the District Office. Jasin. and the daughter103 words
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283 1941-01-13 3 VISITING ARMY CHIEFS BROADCAST "AUSTRALIA and Singapore are linked together as vital parts of the Empire's defences, and indeed reciprocally dependent upon each other,'' declared Mr. Percy C. Spender, Australian Minister for the Army, in a broadcast from the 8.M.8.C. Station on Saturday night.283 words
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Article26 1941-01-13 3 Mr Harvant Singh. Sub-Treasurer, Kinte ta Batu Gajah. is on leave and Che Bahaman. ADO Batu Gajah acting as Sub-Treasurer in addition to his own duties.26 words
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148 1941-01-13 3 (From Our Own Reporter) Penang, Saturday. FOLLOWING a notification by the owners of PenAng Popular Stalls to that the rents of the stalfe, will be increased, the stall-holders, who number more than 100, have appealed to Dr. Ong Chong Keng to take up their case148 words
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178 1941-01-13 3 Shooting Stall Man Acquitted (From Our Own Reporter) Penang, Saturday. AFTER firing six shots himself with a pop-gun, Mr. Lim Koon Teck, the Third Magistrate, gave a Chinese, Sim Fook Cheang, the benefit of the doubt in the case in which Fook Cheang was charged178 words
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Article86 1941-01-13 3 SIX weeks' holidays over, thousands of Singapore's schoolchildren are going back to their respective schools again this morning to commence a new school year. According co the school calendar of events just issued, the first school term will last from to-day until April 10, the second from86 words
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Article95 1941-01-13 3 (From Our Own Reporter) Ipoh, Saturday. A DISTRESSING accident took place in the home of a Chinese woman living in Chemor on Wednesday mcht, resulting in the death of her three-year-old son. It appears that the woman had just cooked a pot of porridge and left95 words
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158 1941-01-13 3 (From Our Own Correspondent) Teluk Anson, Saturday. THE Malay woman, who was reported missing on Tuesday as a result of a motor-boat capsizing in the Perak River near Bandar, three miles from Teluk Anson, has been found dead by her relatives on the river bank158 words
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Advertisement32 1941-01-13 3 BROC'KLAX relieves even the mon stubborn «»«erf Constipation, quickly, pleasantly, thort -<hly Every member of the family—from the mage* to the olaesi will love its aehciou* uste. SOLD EVERYWHERE 4 M 932 words
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Advertisement39 1941-01-13 3 Wl Get acquainted with hflM I "GOLD LEAF"' Tea. "GOLD LEAF" Tea is not ordinary PVH «J*E &wmm I Tea It is something better and tarry a more re<^ag> i flnea Aroma that appeal 3£Es9)HH9i to the educated palate.39 words
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Advertisement81 1941-01-13 3 I selection of delicatessen TO? eCOHrOmiCal at your nearest branch J „*> m tlf LIVER SAUSAGE ana easily pineapple ham ii/7/)/c PRESSED TONGUB reparea Htvuis FORK brawn, york f PIES, etc. PHONE: STORE 5376 (5 lines), K. LUMPUR Mtt ftgjt, IPOH 110 111 (2 lines), PENANG 1500 1501, BUTTERWORTH 33.81 words
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532 1941-01-13 4 jyjAKING a spirited recovery in the second half after a very disappointing display in the first Selangor defeated the Army in a very fast and exciting match yesterday by 19 points (2 goals, 3 tries) to six (try and penalty). mere was532 words
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Article50 1941-01-13 4 In addition to the four ex-offlclo mem bers. Mr. Lim Cheng Ean and Mr. PSammy have been appointed by the Governor members of the Education Board. Mr. G E N. Oehlers <*nd Mr. S. B. Tan have been elected to the Board by the Unofficial Members of the Legislative Council.50 words
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Article22 1941-01-13 4 TO-DAY HOCKEY: Chinese v. R.A.0.C., S.C.R.C SCC v Mountain Battery,' SCC; S.R C. v Signals, SR.C; V.M.C.A. t Indians .V.M.C.A.22 words
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109 1941-01-13 4 THE third annual cycling carnival for the open track championships will be held at the Jalan Besar Stadium on Tuesday, Jan. 'J£ (Chinese New Year)" commencing at 1 p.m. The following are the events' Women's Novice's race, one mil?, three miles and five miles open109 words
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Article103 1941-01-13 4 (From Our Own Reporter) Ipoh, Jan. 13. THERE was little to note in this morning's slow work in preparation for the Spitfire meeting. Only the sand track was open. One to impress was Scofflaw. Duval's only entrant, who has had one run in Malaya.103 words
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Article177 1941-01-13 4 THE following will represent the Merry Union 8.P., in a friendly match consisting of five Single* and two doubles, against the Heptarchians Badminton Party, to bo played at the Happy World covered stadium on Saturday at 7.30 p.m.: Andrew Chia. Sal'eh Ahmad. M. M. Alhadree. L. Edwards.177 words
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Article117 1941-01-13 4 MR. and Mrs. F. F. Ho won the EL™?!? ponies played at the island Club on Sunday Jan 4 Sl D r!lS v iS. Bunday JSu a wr^ Mrs R Ho 47 mV W m and Mrs E Coffey Mrs" N*\ 36 Vn Sq Ldr Lewis and117 words
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Article175 1941-01-13 4 A THE hal -yearly general meeting of v,«i amedan st arllght Cricket Club ES, at the Club Premises, ln Chongi tin n« n "L an 5> tne foll °wing were elected office bearers:— m?£- e L*t T iser> J uan sman bln Moham"J' p r^ side175 words
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588 1941-01-13 4 SINGAPORE 5; NEGRI-SEMBILAN 4. SATURDAY'S HOCKEY MATCH BETWEEN SINGAPORE AND NEGRI- SEMBILAN ON THE S.C.C. PAD ANG, WHICH ENDED IN A NARROW VICTORY FOR SINGAPORE BY AN ODD GOAL IN NINE, WAS CERTAINLY ONE OF THE MOST REMARKABLE GAMES SEEN FOR A LONG TIME. First588 words
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Article77 1941-01-13 4 T. R. Yetton was first in the second race for the JacksonMiller Cup. which was held at the Singapore Swimming Club yesterday morning. The two-breadths sealed handicap was won by A. G. Riches. Results: Jackson-Miller Cup (100 metres handicap*: T. R. Yetton 1; C. J. Moxon77 words
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Article195 1941-01-13 4 London, Jan. 11. FOLLOWING are results of Home 1 soccer and rugby matches played to-day. LONDON CUP SECTION "A" Chelsea 5, Aldershot 1. Crystal P. 2, Brentford 2. Queen's P.R. 5, Fulham 7 SECTION "B" Westham 2, Millwall 1 Arsenal 0, Reading 1. Clapton O. 1.195 words
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Advertisement189 1941-01-13 4 Did you MACLEAN' your teeth to Jail Sure thing .stranger For sparkling white teeth, healthy gums, a fresh cool mouth, use Macleans. It quickly removes stains, whitens and polishes the enamel and it is economical in use. Teeth\ TOOTAL F AIIICS BEDSHEETS PILLOW CASES BOLSTER CASES SHEETING SOLD BY THE189 words
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Advertisement250 1941-01-13 4 For Style, Comfort, Economy CONSULT 7t Th e Oriental Optical Co., MANUFACTURING OPTICIAN;* Head Office: 162, South Bridge Rn Branch Office: 348, N. Bridge SINGAPORE. FREE TESTING Has just the right alkaline character to neutralise alter* dinner acidity ®fiH SINGA WATER Mineral Water from the Seletat Hot Spr iup, Singapore250 words
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Miscellaneous19 1941-01-13 4 TIDE TABLE High Tides TO-DAY: 10.11 a.m., 9.6 ft.; 11.34 p.m.. 8.9 ft. TO-MORROW: 10.49 a m., 9.9 ft.19 words
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441 1941-01-13 5 pACKETEERS have found a new place to make money in— the Underground air-raid shelters. Astute business men noted one important point at the beginning of the blitzkrieg"—women and children quickly got Into the way ot spending the early hours of the day hanging441 words
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Article181 1941-01-13 5 Shiukwan. WITH the concentration of Japanese troops in the southern ectkms of Tsunghua Fahsien counties confirmed. ing Provincial Govment h;i> made every preparation to evacuate the population in the event of emergency. /ill irernment offices have loriv to remove away docund valuables at a moment's notice.181 words
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Article346 1941-01-13 5 FREDERICK STANLEY TOMS, of Moor View, Honcry, Plym stock, retired from the Navy after twenty-two years' service with an exemplary record. He was given a chief pct y officer's pension, and they were glad to make him a storekeeper in the naval barracks. He346 words
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Article1198 1941-01-13 5 Prison Sentences For Soldiers, Woman AN alarming increase in the number of cases of bigamy A throughout Britain was commented upon by Mr. Justice Singleton at Essex Assizes. •There is far too much bigamy to-day," he observed. "It is on the increase again. Perhaps one1,198 words
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Article407 1941-01-13 5 TWO big bombs crashed in a London street. This is what happened Two people were sheltering in a disused water tank standing inside a building which received a direct hit. The tank was blown into the air. It came down on top of the407 words
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Article142 1941-01-13 5 IX) save Magda Lupescu from being sent back to Rumania, where she would face a charge of complicity in murder, exKing Carol is understood to have told the Spanish authorities that he is married to her. The wedding is said to have taken place142 words
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Advertisement192 1941-01-13 5 PILES GUARANTEED CURE WITHOUT OPERATION is a dangerous and painful disease. Early treatment m always is advisable. Messrs Lav Kirn Pmg and Tau Ping Hsiang have cpeni many years in a very careful study of this disease. Fees will be refunded if no cure is effected. Have a visit to192 words
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Advertisement91 1941-01-13 5 BLOOD PURIFIER castric CORRECIIVE Price 10c. per packet. COMPANY, P$ 353, North Bridge Road, Singapore. I 8 CHINA BUILDING Telegrams: CENTENARY MARINE PhonC Vy 5808 MOTOR VEHICLES c HssurancC WORKMEN'S Corporation, >\ COMPENSATION ltD v PERSONAL ACCIDENT j AGENTS THROUGHOUT MALAYA LOWEST RATES LIBERAL SETTLEMENTS "STAR BRAND DELICIOUS WHOLESOME PURE91 words
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Article244 1941-01-13 6 Bardia Debacle DARDIA appears to have given the Fascist party some difficulty in swallowing, as will the fall of Tobruk. which cannot now be very far off, with the annihilation of another large part of the Italian army. The Rome radio has been very active in attempting to minimise244 words
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Article194 1941-01-13 6 WHAT Rome discreetly ignores is the fact that the port of Bardia is in our hands, the Italian fleet shows no disposition to engage the navy in the Mediterranean, and therefore a valuable line of communication remains open to the Army of the Nile. Stores which would194 words
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Article147 1941-01-13 6 PRESIDENT Roosevelt is about to break a record for rapid action. "Our most useful role," said President Roosevelt in his Congress message, "is to act as an arsenal for the Allies as well as for ourselves. They do not need manpower. They do need billions of dollars worth147 words
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285 1941-01-13 6 A TEACHER ASKS FOR HELP t AM writing this for those of you who have enjoyed a happy holiday and can look forward with good reason, for some reward for your past year's hard work. You earn a fairly comfortable salary which285 words
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Article319 1941-01-13 6 THE unfortunates I refer to are teachers In private Chinese schools, and their lot humiliations, bullyings and the ever-present threat of dismissal, for a wage which, at its highest, is $40, but which far more usually, is $25. A wage they are never certain of getting ever-" month.319 words
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Article228 1941-01-13 6 HAVE painted a dismal pic- ture of the conditions and treatment of private Chinese school teachers. I have meant it to be such, and with an easy conscience, say that it is not exaggerated in the majority of cases. Chinese schools are about as completely governed by228 words
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Article209 1941-01-13 6 FINALLY, these teachers are ex- pected, whenever they meet a committee member, to wear a happy, heart-felt smile (of gratitude?) If they do not come up to these expectations, then inevitably they are charged with laziness, incompetency, snobbery, collectively in any combination of two of the misqualities.209 words
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Article1100 1941-01-13 6 Neil MacIntyre - A Letter To A Friend In America By Neil MacIntyre DEAR LOUIS 'J'HANKS. I sometimes wish I were with you—but not for long. And now I wish you were here with me in London to get the thing in its proper perspective—to feel exalted, as I do,1,100 words
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Article637 1941-01-13 6 X townspeople of Malta have settled down to a new life below ground. This strange existence is becoming almost as normal to them a s it is to the Guanches of the Grand Canary, who have for generations lived in caves, i The Guanches kept to637 words
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Article615 1941-01-13 6 TO-DAY thousands ot students return to schools all over Malaya, but it will not be a black Monday to those who are going to higher forms. To children who enrol to-day life takes on a new and serious phase. Many a tear will be shed as they615 words
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Advertisement154 1941-01-13 6 The Diary with Bjjfl the Index makes .3 11 possible to f.nd i* any date with two motions only. Saves time and annoyance R°NE.°ito. Singapore MALA 111 A! thy QUINO-HAEMOCEN Specific for Malaria Other Tropical Fevers with Enlarged Spleen Anaemia Available everywhere Agen* THE MEDICAL HALL, SEREMBAN. GRIPE MIXTURE When154 words
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125 1941-01-13 7 Reuter. Los Angeles, Jan. 11. ..j iMRTNERSHIP" between the American motor-car corporations and the aviation industry for producing planes for national defence has been arrived at. The aviation chief of the national defence commission, Mr. George Mead, told newspapernun that in thisReuter. - 125 words
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342 1941-01-13 7 Reuter. London, Jan. 12. ment has now been f sites for United States' ,md air bases in the Trinidad. ng this, the Colonial s that these sites comI some eleven square ival base in the northnsula of the island, an ne 18 square milesReuter. - 342 words
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Article242 1941-01-13 7 Reuter. London. Jan. 12. THIRTY Free French warships are participating in operations and the Free French now have 80 merchantmen sailing the seas, 33 of which are manned by purely French crews, stated Vice-Admiral Muselier, Commander-in-Chief of the Free French Navy broadcasting to-night to FrenchReuter. - 242 words
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107 1941-01-13 7 Reuter. New Delhi. Jan. 11. rained and equipped arm? ol half a million men recast by Major General Malesworth of the Indian adquarters, in a broadcast .ere to-niuht. unprecedented drive for made in India had been in stimulating the promany thousands of itemsReuter. - 107 words
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Article139 1941-01-13 7 Reuter. Lcnaon, Jan. 12. THF. tola! number of Italians killtu' and captured in Bardia 44.808—is larger than was at first expected in official quarters in London, but examination of captives has proved the explanations to be simple. Bardia was used by the Italians an advancedReuter. - 139 words
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Article46 1941-01-13 7 Reuter. Athens, Jan. 12. of another 100 Italian Pi-cners is reported in the u T ,sl 'adquarters communiqus. r t s lles that there were local mopping up operations m !)esidcs prisoners, much f'nai was taken, including 10 1 many light machine—ReuterReuter. - 46 words
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49 1941-01-13 7 Lisbon. Jan. 12. A nets are barred from Portuguese flying any aerodrome in the Pen private ones. accord•v decrees of the War No foreigners will be to fly over' Portuguese even in regions outforbidden zones, with the l °n of regular air lines. i r.49 words
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Article107 1941-01-13 7 Reuter. New York, Jan. 12. P R S broke out aboard the freighBlac* Heron »4,926 tons; ontained a shipment of applies and aeroplanes old to Britain, at Brookon Friday night. 1 stated that the Numj rhree huld, containing blanbandagei and other Red Cross suppliesReuter. - 107 words
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454 1941-01-13 7 Passage Of Bill Is Now Certain Reuter. Washington, Jan. 11. I*HE prediction that the Aid to Britain Bill would be amended before its final passage through the legislature to require all foreign borrowers of American war equipment to give "the best security" withinReuter. - 454 words
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Article91 1941-01-13 7 Reuter. Berlin. Jan. 12. GERMANY is no longer blockaded, declared Field Marshal Goering addressing German miners and war workers at the Hermann Goering works to-day, while Britain was feeling the pinch of the German blockade carried out by the German air force and U-boats. Asserting that GermanyReuter. - 91 words
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Article75 1941-01-13 7 Reuter. Rangoon, Jan. 12. AT the invitation of the Chinese Government, the Burma Government has decided to send a mission to Chungking to discuss trade communications and problems between China and Burma arising from world conditions. The mission will consist of Messrs. H. G. Craw CounsellorReuter. - 75 words
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Article55 1941-01-13 7 Reuter. La Paz. Jan. 12. A BRITISH commercial mission headed by Sir Henry Chilton has arrived here. It was welcomed by the Foreign Minister. Mr. Ostrla, and a oersonal representative of the President and other members of the Bolivian Cabinet. The Press warmly welcomes the mission, printing biographies and (PhotographsReuter. - 55 words
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Article55 1941-01-13 7 Reuter. Istanbul. Jan. 12. HEAVY damage was done in Smyrna yesterday (Saturday) when the city was rock, ed by intermittent earthquake shocks accompanied by loud underground rumblings. The population were panic, stricken and fled from their homes into the fields. No casualties have so far beenReuter. - 55 words
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Article74 1941-01-13 7 Reuter. London, Jan. 11. JJ.A.F. bombers last night attacked the enemyoccupied naval base of Brest, it was learned in London this morning. Two oirect hits were scored on a large vessel at Brest and widespread fires were caused in the dv)ck area when the R.A.F. attacked theReuter. - 74 words
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Article108 1941-01-13 7 Reuter. London. Jan. 11. HITLER'S recent attempts to appeal, in socialist terms, to the German workers have resulted in serious internal difficulties, according to reliable reports reaching official circles in London. It is learnt that Hitler's speech to Berlin armament workers on Dec. 10 caused greatReuter. - 108 words
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Article34 1941-01-13 7 Mr. H. K. Rodger, J.P., Mr. F. S Gibson. M C.. J.P.. and Inche Daud bin Mohamed Shqh. J.P., have been appointed members of the Advisory Committee constituted under the Naval Volunteer Reserve Rules.34 words
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Article118 1941-01-13 7 Reuter. Cairo, Jan. 11. THE Libyan desert at present resembles Epsom Downs on Derby day. British army lorries and trucks stretch for miles. That the British and Imperial Armies have swept forward 230 miles since the offensive began speaks highly for the organisation that has beenReuter. - 118 words
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Article175 1941-01-13 7 Reuter. (From Reuters Special Correspondent on the Albanian Frontier) Athens, Jan. 12. DESPITE the heavy rain which continued all day. the Greeks on Saturday scored a considerable success west of Kukush. in the direction of Elbasan. on the Skum river where they captured the strategic pointReuter. - 175 words
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Article49 1941-01-13 7 Reuter. New Delhi. Jan. 12. A FOUR erore scheme for the expansion cf ordnance factories will come into partial operation very soon enabling the manufacture of the most modern ammunition including bembs and twenty-five pounders. Fifteen thousand technicians for rhe factories will be trained.— Reuter.Reuter. - 49 words
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Article38 1941-01-13 7 Reuter. New Delhi, Jan. 12. TAKING OUT precious stones and gold mounted articles to Hongkong above the value of 1,000 rupees is prohibited without a licence from the Reserve Bank of India.—Reuter.Reuter. - 38 words
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Article185 1941-01-13 7 Reuter. Cairo, Jan. 12. the British Imperial Army moves rapidly westwards across the Libyan desert, the R.A.F. is also speedily moving up to more advanced bases so as to keep up with the theatre of operations and enable the fighters as much as theReuter. - 185 words
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94 1941-01-13 7 Reuter. Madrid, Jan. 11. DR. Goebbels to-day proclaimed the coming German offensive and stressed his statement "by the energy of his words and gestures," according to the Berlin correspondent of the Madrid newspaper A.E.C. Addressing Spanish and ether foreign correspondents. Dr. Goebbels nid; "I assertReuter. - 94 words
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Advertisement517 1941-01-13 8 Public Notices BANKRUPTCY ORDINANCE (CHAPTER 45) In the High Court of the Straits Settlements Settlement of Singapore. Notice of Wage-earner's Administration Order Name of debtor: J ANT AN BIN A WANG. Address of debtor: No. 141-13, Kampong Amber Road, Singapore. Description of debtor: Wireman. No. of Proceedings: No. 436 of517 words
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Advertisement419 1941-01-13 8 CROWDS STORMED THE CAPITOL ON SATURDAY'S MIDNIGHT SHOW and YESTERDAY'S MORNING SHOW SENSATIONAL ANNOUNCEMENT TO-MORROW AT THE 3.15-8.30 p.m. CAPITOL ONE DAY ONLY! Special Screening! To Satisfy the Hundreds who were Turned Away COLUMBIA'S Amazing Adventure Chapter Play .10 Reels! 22.000 Feet! The Longest and Most Exciting Adventure Film ever419 words
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Advertisement121 1941-01-13 8 FRANKIE THOMAS JOHN LITEL Directed b» MHM Clemen* A WA*Nr» BROS" Hll j, TODAY TWO SHOWS II A A Ann ft At 6-15 9-15 pm. MLMAIVIpKA From the London j ilk stage success >r ELIZABETH ALLAN JwKflßM__ Also A Special Documentary Film '-LOXDOX AT WAR- I And "THE MARCH OF121 words
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91 1941-01-13 9 (At The Alhambra) NANCY Drew and the Hidden Staircase" opening with a j morning show at the Alhambra i yesterday should prove a popular continuation to the previous "Nancy Drew" picture, and just the show for thriller lovers. As Nancy Drew, beautiful Bonita Granville91 words
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Article127 1941-01-13 9 (At The Cathay) HATCHING tunes and a big dash of humorous situations make "Dancing on a Dime" a fine musical which has plenty to recommend it. It is now on at the Cathay where the supporting shorts include two cartoons (one Popeye) which are riglit up127 words
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Article71 1941-01-13 9 Reuter. London, Jan. 11. AT the request of the University's China Committee in London the British Institute in Paris has organised a course of lectures at English universities this week-end. The lecturers include Sir John Pratt and Mr. B. S. Townroe, Honorary Secretary of the Institute. The latter's subject atReuter. - 71 words
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109 1941-01-13 9 Reuter. London Jan. 12. FE Fleet Air Arm was recently equipped with a new British fighter the Fairey Fulmar and is operating a modern American fighter. This is revealed in to-day's announcement of a successful patrol by Grumman aircraft manned by naval personnel.Reuter. - 109 words
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Article59 1941-01-13 9 Reuter. Berlin, Jan. 12. THE Rumanian Minister in Buda- pest has informed the Hungarian Foreign Office that his Government will now accept the invitation given some time ago by Hungary for a resumption of the Rumanian-Hungarian negotiations' with a view to settling outstanding questions, saysReuter. - 59 words
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Article20 1941-01-13 9 The King's Exequatur empowering Nai Pnamote Chonghareon to act as ViceConsul of Thailand at Penang has received His Majesty's signature.20 words
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Article17 1941-01-13 9 The Hon. Mr E. C. H. Charlwood has been appointed a member of the Singapore Harbour Board17 words
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Advertisement378 1941-01-13 9 Public Notices THE BANKRUPTCY ORDINANCE (CHAPTER 45) In the High Court of the Straits Settlements Settlement of Singapore. Wage Earner's Administration Order. In Bankruptcy. No 388 of 1938 Re SIM YAM CHUA of Sewerage Pumping Station, People's Park Singapore. Attendant. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a First and Final dividend378 words
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Advertisement125 1941-01-13 9 SBSB —■—p TO-NlGHrs BIG EVENT! 11 A.MI vs RECORDS C. S. SEE PRESENTS "ONE OLDE FASHIONED GRAMOPHONE NIGHTE" 3-MINUTE LO*G DANCES 110 /E X S < B—9 P.M. BY SPECIAL AIiRANGEMEN T WITH SINGAPORE'S 3 LEADING STORES THE PUBLIC ARE INVITE D TO OUR RECORD CONCERT OF LATEST DANCE HITS125 words
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Advertisement242 1941-01-13 9 188 A WTWW ffAir POSITIVELY LAST DAY I A W IM_ TO-DAY 6-15 9-15 IF YOU WANT TO SEE A SINISTER AND AMAZING THRILLER SEE ANTON WALBROOK DIANA WYNYARD IN THE FAMOUS STAGE PLAY BY PATRICK HAMILTON "GASLIGHT" SPECIAL ADDED ATTRACTION THE OFFICIAL FILM RECORD OF ''THE BATTLE FOR BARDIA"242 words
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Advertisement811 1941-01-13 10 BUY SELL LOST FOUND CLASSIFIED-ADS RENT AUCTION HIRE SERVICE Situations Vacant Lndy Shorthand Typist, able correspond, a recommendation. JPPJ* P.O. Box 516. Singapore. (No. 108U) WANTED a lady teaeher Apply P«™onally. Premier Institution. 44. Orchard Itoad Singapore. No WANTED teachers who passe* Gral English Exam. Apply Box No. MaUya Tribune.811 words
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Advertisement859 1941-01-13 10 0 NTED small house or flat on bus line. 01 furnished. Box 32, Malaya Tribune, rfl'gapore. (No. 105G) ffi BUY your second hand school books. Msjsm etc. at better prices. Please cs I at Mickey Mouse Book Store. 43, Bras *i~»h Road. Singapore. (No. 104G) Professional FOUNTAIN-PEN REPAIR 75 cts.859 words
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Advertisement808 1941-01-13 10 Motor Vehicles FORD SALOON, 8 H.P. 1937. Excellent condition, done 21,000 miles only. Inspection at Sumatra Motor Garage. Orchard Road. Singapore. (No. liOQ) FOR SALE 1938 M.O. model T. Tip Top condition all round Insurance fully covered. Car can be seen at 525. Balestier Road, Singapore. (No. 74Q> STANDARD Nine808 words
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Advertisement575 1941-01-13 10 Matrimonial BOX NO. 973 FILLED. Applicants tn n t f (NO. Ql\J) Financial WANTED partner with tMtMf ._f $500.00. Apply personally 22C, Winchestfir House. Singapore. (Wo. Stamp BOYS. PEONS. CLERKS! Make money by collecting used stamps and sell: Bta n P°/ rlum". 243. Middle Road. S T In B aPO575 words
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Advertisement652 1941-01-13 10 SINGAPORE MUNICIPALITY NOTICE is hereby given that Amber Road, between Tanjong Katong Road and East Coast Road 33 closed to through traffic from 20 January 1941 until further notice for the purpose of constructing a sewer. qrder TENDER TENDERS are invited for the installation of electrical ighbngs to the new652 words
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Miscellaneous1358 1941-01-13 10 TO-DAY'S RADIO! SINGAPORE LONDON ZHL 225 m. 1333 k!cs. GSG —16.86 metres (17.79 m'es) to 7.35 ZILP l" 30-96 m 9-69 mics. p.m. GSF—19.82 metres (15.14 nvrs) to ZHP 3' 41.38 m'. 7-25 m|cs. 9 05 p.m. GSD—25 53 metres (U 73 ZHL ZHP1 ZHP3. mlcs) from 7.50 p.m. GSB—31.531,358 words
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Article495 1941-01-13 11 Singapore, Jan. 10. Article Price MEAT Beef steak; kati 40' Beef stew or curry; kati 35 Fillet steak; lb. 65 Mutton; Australian; lb. 42 Java Gcat Flesh; lb. 54 pork, lean; kati 48 pork, lean and fat (Ist quality); kati 38 POULTRY t pons 'locally reared); kati495 words
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Article112 1941-01-13 11 Frtm Our Financial Correspondent Singapore, Monday. HE tin share market was 4 irregular on Saturday. Hong Fatts opened with business at $1.36, but imfiroved during the morning to $1.38." There was an easing in Batu S?langors, and a slight improvement in Putehs. Business was transacted at unchanged112 words
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Article20 1941-01-13 11 Singapore, Monday. Prices of tin and rubber in Singapore at noon today were:— RUBBER Buyers Sellers 37?/, TIN20 words
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Article312 1941-01-13 11 Reuter. London, Jan. 12. gURPRISED by the uso of tanks which dashed through gaps in the barbed wire made by engineers, and followed by Gold Coast troops, the Italians at El Wak abandoned everything and fled. This authoritative account of the attack was givenReuter. - 312 words
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Article64 1941-01-13 11 Reuter - Tin Export To Japan: London Not Perturbed (By Reuter London, Jan. 11. 'pHE bigger shipments of Malayan and Netherlands Indies tin to Japan do not perturb London, which believes Japan is using this tin herself and is not passing it on to Germany as some people suspected. Vladivostok64 words
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Article46 1941-01-13 11 New York, Jan. 11. THE projects for marketing Bri--1 tain's doliar assets .vill mainly 'concern direct British investments in the United States' subsidiary companies, etc., rather than Wall Street securities, but there is no mention of requiring Britain to surrender third country investments.46 words
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Article32 1941-01-13 11 Boston, Jan. 11. WOOL was a little more active, especially in fine foreign varieties. Leading manufacturers have reassured the Defence Commission against rumours of mounting prices for Autumn goods.32 words
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Article42 1941-01-13 11 London, Jan. 11. FRFIGHT rates between Hong Kong and Calcutta. Madras and Rangoon have been increased by 10%, 20% and 20%, respectively Cre rates to the United States are all high, for instance $20 is Wing bid from Vizagapatam.42 words
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Article41 1941-01-13 11 Reuter. London, Jan 11 HEALERS have been purchasing V Rodown rubber replacing f.o b sales to the Ministry of SuddIv The more interest shown in ci i s especially for January/February. °i Dossibly due to increased freich space.—Reuter. rReuter. - 41 words
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Article145 1941-01-13 11 (From Our Own Correspondent) London, Nov 21 THE Eastern Sumatra Rubber Es- tates dividend is announced as 2d. (against Id.) per s tock unit of 2s. (equivalent to 8.33 per cent less tax. The profit for the year ended June was £66.296. against £26 632 for the145 words
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Article69 1941-01-13 11 In case originals are destroyed by enemy action, a complete photogiaphic record cf every birth, baptism, marriage and death entry in England between 1536 and 1812 is bsing compiled by the Society of Gen?alogists. Rolls of 12-inch film, containing as many as* 10.000 exposures on cne roll, are being used.69 words
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Advertisement353 1941-01-13 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 China. India Ceylon and the United Kingdom. Passengers are requested to register their requirements bu[ under present circumstance sailings are perforce restricted. Special Holiday353 words
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Article236 1941-01-13 12 Reuter. London, Jan. 12. CLVEN German aircraft were »>' confirmed as having been J shot down in air battles over Britain during the week end- j ed midnight Jan 11 for the i loss of only one British fight- I er. Detailed figures are: j Jan.Reuter. - 236 words
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Article214 1941-01-13 12 Singapore, Monday. THE trial by court martial of Gunner Frank Gardner of the Royal Artillery under the Official Secrets Ordinance began at the Gillman Barracks this morning. Gunner Frank Gardner, it will be recalled, was one of the important witnesses in the recent prosecution of214 words
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107 1941-01-13 12 Reuter. Shanghai, Jan. 13. THE notes of the Central Reserve Bank of China, the n?wly-spon-;:.ied organisation of the Puppet Government In Nanking, have started filtering into circulation. Two Chinese courts in the French Concession have now announced that the now nctes will bt acceptedReuter. - 107 words
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132 1941-01-13 12 Reuter. Shanghai, Jan. 13. THE R.A.F. is to have a fighter squadron named the "British China squadron." Planes for this squadron are being purchased Jiy funds contributed to the Shanghai Voluntary War Contribution Fund. This has come about by a mes rage received byReuter. - 132 words
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Article94 1941-01-13 12 British Wireless. London. Jan. 13. MORE than 100.000 persons in the l»i London region have enrolled in response to the call by the Home Secretary and Minister or Home Security. Mr. Herbert Morrison for fire-bomb fighters to protect private and business premises throughout the country.British Wireless. - 94 words
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Article146 1941-01-13 12 Reuter. Chungking, Jan. 13. THF third and fma!. section of tne 1 Sino-Soviet baiter agreement was signed at the end of ocr, according to the felao Tan o Fao. organ of the Chinese Army. This final section involves tn«Soviet purchase of Chinese nunerai products in exchange forReuter. - 146 words
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Article113 1941-01-13 12 British Wireless. London, Jan. 13. SEVERAL hundred letters and perianal calls have already been received at the Air Ministry of Information bureau. They indicate the nationwide interest in the new air training corps scheme. Enquiries have come from headmasters, former R.A.F. officers and boys eagerBritish Wireless. - 113 words
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Article19 1941-01-13 12 Mr A Cross and Mr. J. D. Dorrity untitled boon appointed AMtstant Immigration Officers lor the Settlement of Singapore.19 words
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Article428 1941-01-13 12 Reuter. London, Jan. 12. VAZI raiders last night attempted another big fire raid on the city of London. Thousands of incendiaries were showered down hut most of them were quickly put out by A.R.P. home guards and fire watchers. One fireman contrasting his experiences to-night with theReuter. - 428 words
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Article, Illustration20 1941-01-13 12 Reloading the ammunition drums on one of the A.A. guns on a British warship.20 words
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Article457 1941-01-13 12 British Wire less. London, Jan. 12. rO commentaries in the foreign press on the progress of the war Ln the air have attracted notice here not least because they appear in newspapers which, in view of the cordial relations of their countries with Berlin, areBritish Wireless. - 457 words
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Article566 1941-01-13 12 Reuter. (By Ralph Walling, Reuters Air Correspondent). London, Jan. 12. PROGRESS in Britain's repl> to the German night raids, through applied science and bluff, is reported by senior army experts of the anti-aircraft defence. One of them, however, admits quite frankly that much has yetReuter. - 566 words
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