Malaya Tribune, 15 January 1941
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Title Section22 1941-01-15 1 The Malaya Tribune Net Saks Exceed 16,000 Daily SINGAPORE, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 15, 1941 FIVE CENTS. The Malaya Tribune. Wednesday, January 15, 1941.22 words
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787 1941-01-15 1 LUFTWAFFE IN MEDITERRANEAN: BIG ATTACK ON BRITISH CONVOY Reuter. London, Jan. 15. IV ADMIRALTY communique announces that an Italian destroyer was sunk in the Sicilian Channel in the central Mediterranean on Jan. 10. The British destroyer Gallant was damaged by a mineReuter. - 787 words
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Article70 1941-01-15 1 Reuter. Athens, Jan. 15. TALI AN counter-attacks on a were ben ten off •terdav with heavy losses to a ce( riling to an oflti, siK)kesman who added Ju'i the prisoners taken by the led two officers Ti l( i the four Italian tanks iterday were imme«pdReuter. - 70 words
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Article82 1941-01-15 1 .Jan. 15. r WRING'S ail powerless Vj ival might, I WaldeyerGerra expert, in a ei mm< til i n the propaganda thesis destroy the British Fleet rys, I *fuljy .ifih' ••>• tli v- expressed Tn U iil »d States B time < mission that md m82 words
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Article57 1941-01-15 1 Reuter. I London, .fan. 15. vf r convinced I i ictory of our just long delayed," I »tralian Prime Minis•l; G Menzies, replying to a Gen. de Gaulle, the 'nt! ol the Free French forces, congratulating him "on the magn ncent achievement of the Austroops at Bardia andReuter. - 57 words
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Article110 1941-01-15 1 Reuter. New York, Jan. 15. A BIG fire yesterday swept the famous Brooklyn waterfront, threatening city buildings, warenouses and municipal offices. Five men are known to have been killed and many injured. Some are in hospital with critlral burns. Thirty parked cars wereReuter. - 110 words
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Article222 1941-01-15 1 Reuter. Washington, Jan. 15. PRESIDENT Roosevelt made an impassioned outburst at hi* conference yesterday (Tuesday) against an opponent, did not name, of the legislation authorising him to his policy of total aid to the democracies. The President said that he had read in a paper that "everyReuter. - 222 words
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Article, Illustration31 1941-01-15 1 Picture showy, the p.rst botch of (hilri evacuees from Britain arriving in South Africa. They were protected on their long voyage by the British Navy, and there were no incidents.31 words
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Article68 1941-01-15 1 London, Jan. 15. THE B B C. will take the unusual course of changing the time of the six o'clock news to 5.30 p.m. next Monday to enable British listeners to hear the ceremony of the inauguration of Mr. Roosevelt as President of the United States for a68 words
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Article45 1941-01-15 1 Reuter. Lahore, Jan. 15:—Four military officers, with the rank of major have been specially appointed foi the purpose of looking after the welfare of the families of soldiers who are abroad on active service. A fifth officer has been appointed for Peshawar. North-west Frontier. —Reuter.Reuter. - 45 words
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Article149 1941-01-15 1 Reuter. London, Jan. 15. REUTER leains in South African and Australian circles in London that the forthcoming visit to London by Mr. R. G. Menzies— the first Dominion Prime Minister to visit Britain since the war—does not in any way indicate that there will be anReuter. - 149 words
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Article200 1941-01-15 1 Reuter. Ottawa, Jan. 15. THE formation of a new Britishj Supply Council gives effect to the organisation methods for the «omplcte harnessing and co-ordi-nation cf the North American war effort," a spokesman of the Canadian Munitions and Supply Department told Reuter. The spokesman added that increase!Reuter. - 200 words
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72 1941-01-15 1 Reuter. Monte Video. Jan. 15. THE French .steamer, Mendoza, which took refuge in Uruguayan waters after being intercepted by the British auxiliary cruiser Asturla on Monday, left again for an unknown destination yesterday morning. The Mendoza spent the night at ihe entrance to Montevideo harbourReuter. - 72 words
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Article221 1941-01-15 1 Reuter. London, Jan. 15. RUMANIAN territorial waters have been declared a danger zone for shipping in an official communique issued by the Rumanian Navy Minister quoted by the" Ankara Radio. Ships desiring to navigate in these waters of the Black Sea must obtain permission and notifyReuter. - 221 words
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Article110 1941-01-15 1 Reuter. London, Jan. 15. rllF. Right Honourable James Gray Stuait, has been appointed Chief Whip in place of Capt. D. Margesson, Minister for War. He Is the brother of Lord Moray and his wife. Lady Rachel Stuart, is the daughter of the Late Duke ofReuter. - 110 words
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73 1941-01-15 1 Reuter. Sofia, Jan. 15. THE presence of German troops in Bulgaria or any diplomatic steps in this connection was officially denied in a statement issued in Sofia last night. The Bulgarian telegraph agency says it is authorised to declare that no foreign troops' have passedReuter. - 73 words
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Article184 1941-01-15 1 Reuter. (By Desmond Tiqhc, Reuter't specuil correspondent in the Western Desert battle area) Cairo, Jan. 15 BRITISH reconnaissance parties are now actively engaged In probing the outer defences of Tobruk, Italy's sea pert base' some 80 miles from the Egyptian frontier. Their task is to testReuter. - 184 words
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Article46 1941-01-15 1 Reuter. Washington, Jan. 15. THE successor to Mr. Joseph Kennedy as United States Ambassador to Britain baa been chosen. President Roosevelt announced this id a press conference yesterday, but declined to reveal the name of the envoy he had selected.—Reuter.Reuter. - 46 words
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Article150 1941-01-15 1 Reuter. Tokyo. Jan. 15. j AN unexpected and unusual step has been taken by 1 the Japanese War Minister, lien. To jo, to call in a dozen l letired Japanese generals for a round table conference to J he held to-day on what the Domei Agency callsReuter. - 150 words
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97 1941-01-15 1 'I mi: 11. L. Ilopkin) London, Jan. 15. DAMAGES of £2.000 have been awarded against Major M. S. N. Kennedy, aged 51. the former M.P. for Lonsdale. Lancashire, in a breach of promise art i^ n brought against him by Marie Dajjhne Harris'on97 words
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688 1941-01-15 1 Reuter. Khartoum, Jan. 15. TAKING advantage of the brilliant moonlight, British troops, supported by artillery, carried out a strong night raid on the prepared Italian positions in the GaUabat sector of the Sudan-Abyssinian front. After fierce hand-to-hand hghtinir, the British gained their objectives. ItReuter. - 688 words
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Article288 1941-01-15 1 Reuter. London, Jan. 15. remarkable prrowth of pro-British sentiment in ,France to-day was the text of a broadcast by Mr. Duff Cooper, the Minister of Information, yesterday evening". He spoke of the evidence from sources of "absolute accuracy," that in France, despair had given place to hope,Reuter. - 288 words
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Advertisement95 1941-01-15 1 M. HASSAN, Electrical, Gu Water Contractors, I 34. 36. A 37. Bras Basah Road, I SINGAPORE TEL. 3411. J For all your requirement* In the Installs'lon or repairs of electric, gas and water pipe fittings, please consult us and we will submit our estimate without obligation. WORKMANSHIP GUARANTEED AND CHARGBS95 words
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293 1941-01-15 2 INCOME TAX HELD "OBJECTIONABLE" (From Our Own Reporter) Penang, Jan. 14. REMARKING that he was not in favour of the i*poe> K tionof income tax in Malaya, Mr x^ r^ Chairman of the Penang Chamber tfCWJ* special meeting this afternoon, suggested as the alternative293 words
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Article378 1941-01-15 2 AT the meeting of the Legislative Council on vlonday, Jan. 20, the Hon. Mr. G. Wiseman. European member for Malacca, will move a resolution that the Council approves the introduction of war lotteries in the Colony. The Hon. Capt. N. M. Hashim, Malay member, has also378 words
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Article232 1941-01-15 2 Air Crash Sequel (From Our Own Reporter) Ipoh, Tuesday. CAPT. G. A. BEXTINCK, formerly of the Mines Department, Kinta, and now of Kuala Lumpur, who was the pilot of the airplane which crashed on the Ipoh Aerodrome on Aug 20, while taking part in tactical exercises, when three232 words
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Article90 1941-01-15 2 Reuter. London, Jan. 14. l MEMORIAL .service for Miss Amy Johnson, the famous airwoman who lost her life in a recent air crash in the Thames Estuary, was held at the Church of St. Martin's-in-the-Fields, Trafalgar Square, today, and was arranged by the Women's EngineeringReuter. - 90 words
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Obituary30 1941-01-15 2 INFORMATION has been received from Ceylon of the death of Mr. M. Sockalingam, late Chief Clerk in the Prison Ofiice, who had retired from Government Service.30 words
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Obituary68 1941-01-15 2 The death occurred recently in London of Mr. Walter P. Nutt, O.B.E.. of Knoll Lodge, Lilliput. Dorset, who was well known In Malaya and Java by reason of his long association with the rubber and tin industries. At the time of his death Mr. Nutt68 words
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525 1941-01-15 2 Singapore, Tuesday. pHARGED with stealing a pair of gold ear-rings with the help of three unknown compatriots, all being armed with deadly weapons, a young Chinese, Siah Jin Kui, claimed trial before Mr. Justice Gordon Smith at the Assizes to-day. Outlining the525 words
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Article281 1941-01-15 2 IT is probably well-known says* a Food Consroller't notification, that, even under the most favourable conditions, rice will not keep for more than about four months before being attacked by weevils, and weevil infection is the greater obstacle to the storage of rice for long periods.281 words
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Article22 1941-01-15 2 (Cent-A-Plane Fund) Total number of enemy planes destroyed during yesterday on all fronts up to midnight London lime.... TWENTY-TWO22 words
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Article121 1941-01-15 2 Singapore, Tuesday. STATED by the prosecuting police olficer to be "connected with other similar cases," a young Eurasian who had pleaded guilty to a charge of theft of a pair of gold ear-rin?,s was to-day ordered to be remanded In police custody for 24 hour- in121 words
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Article49 1941-01-15 2 (From Our Own Correspondent) Malacca, Jan. 14. MR. F. M. Smith, Police Magistrate and Deputy Collector of Land Revenue, will be transferred on Jan. 16 to Kota Tinggi as Assistant Adviser. He will be succeeded by Mr. A. E. Mills now stationed at Alur Star.49 words
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Article220 1941-01-15 2 Washington. j an MR. Sam Raeburn, Speaker oft, m House of Representative stated yesterday that he was L ing to accept "any restrict' whatever" on the Lcp.st and BUI, provided they did not in J* fere with the general purpose the Bill. Mr. Sol Bloom,220 words
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Advertisement314 1941-01-15 2 DIABETES. IP YOU ARE AFFLICTED I WITH THIS DISEASE com, to Thabtb A. Md. Hassan I the specialist for DIABETES He guarantees to cure ycu I completely and permanent!! enabling you to take rt« and sugar without fear trecurrence ln a short time. He will $i t you back your314 words
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Article, Illustration276 1941-01-15 3 k GREAT human story lies behind the picture above. A M shows a woman, who had tried to commit suicide by rutting her throat, being given a gift of $50 in cash, sent by a reader of the Tribune, who prefers to remain anonymous. The276 words
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281 1941-01-15 3 NEWS BROADCASTS IN 16 LANGUAGES (Tribune Staff Reporter) THE Broadcasting Station, Singapore, will shortly have a full complement of 8.8.C. officials. A staff from England has gradually been transferred to Malaya and more are expected shortly. Mr. Eric Davis, formerly Director of the 8.8.C. s281 words
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Article209 1941-01-15 3 (From Our Own Reporter) Penang, Tuesday. MR. Justice C. W. V. Carey, the newly-appointed Senior Puisne Judge of the Straits Settlements, was formally welcomed by the Penang Bar at the Supreme Court yesterday. There was a full attendance o members of the lccal Bar. In extending209 words
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Article15 1941-01-15 3 Mr. Narian Singh of the Anderson School. Ipoh, is a patient ln the Ipoh hospital.15 words
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Obituary31 1941-01-15 3 The death occurred last week at the Batu Gajah Hospital of Mr. Henry E. H. Bartlett, Superintendent. Government Hill Gardens and Plantations. Maxwell's Hill. Taiping, at the age ol 54 years31 words
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Article109 1941-01-15 3 Singapore, Tuesday. rUND guilty of possession of seditious documents in a house in Beach Road on Dec. 28, Lee Pek Yam, a middle-aged Chinese, was to-day sentenced to four months' rigorous imprisonment in the Third Tolice Court. Lee was also recommended for banishment. It was stated that109 words
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Article76 1941-01-15 3 AS a further contribution, to the rt war effort from the State and people ol Kelantan, $100,000 has been set aside f local defence measures, the cost of which might otherwise hav e lalien on Imperial funds. This .«100.000 is part of the proceeds of sptciai ar76 words
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Article87 1941-01-15 3 Singapore, Tuesday. JAIL of $5,000 in two sureties was who°?n£ d a 29 ->' ear -old Chinese CnL ?E ared ln the Tnir d Police wurt this morning 0 n two tentaS tt uerfeu^. in connection with Llm Yit had a memf °i of instruS'l and materials f87 words
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Article30 1941-01-15 3 J|OND AY Jan 20 b3ing an Amer ation Ro natl PJ ial holiday (InaugurGenp£ ay he American Consulate on tha^ a U y be closed to busin€£30 words
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Article233 1941-01-15 3 Singapore. Tuesday. GROSS negligence" was how Mr. Chia Yong Hoe, prosecuting, described Chua Chong How's action of leaving a shop, of which he was managsr, in charge of a cooly while he went out, when Yeo Ah Hah, an employee, and Chua Cheng How, described233 words
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Article98 1941-01-15 3 Singapore, Tuesday. UEARING of the application by Messrs. J. A. Elias and E. A. Ellas' for an order to eject their tenants, Messrs. R.K.O. Radio Pictures (Malaya) Inc., occupying premises Nos. 269 and 271, Orchard Road, was postponed for a week when it came up before the98 words
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Article36 1941-01-15 3 A new planter to the Sitiawan District is Mr. L. Montigny who has taken the management of Consolidated Rubber Estates Ltd.. Sitiawan ln place of Mr D. Carmlchael. J.P.. who has left the district on retirement.36 words
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Article673 1941-01-15 3 IS a talk broadcast from the Singapore station last night, entitled "The Wild Life of Singapore"—a title which might well have raised some false hopes—Mr. F. N. Chasen said: "In case any of you are feeling a little apprehensive about thii wild life business, let673 words
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Article125 1941-01-15 3 IN the course of his interesting talk on "Singapore's Wild Life" last night, Mr. F. N. Chasen, Director of Raffles Museum, said: "The bull-frog you all know and, I expect, loathe. It is said that he was introduced into Singapore many years ago by a Tamil125 words
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Article52 1941-01-15 3 Singapore, Tuesday. DLEADING guilty to a charge of 1 theft of twelve pieces of iron at Tanjong Katong Road yesterday afternoon, the property of Tey Soon Guan, Ahmat bin Suan, 25---year-old Boyanese, was convicted in the second court to-day, but sentence was postponed to52 words
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Advertisement285 1941-01-15 3 "how about 17 QI ft 1"a two pound I I *a66if I I/I Rabbit I stew for I \i fy V|r ygj e„ OU£ A /©r I J d7nn<?r?" Q X J /our 1 f i\V yi I "we've lot* v 1 I"a *«66«> f\ V/ fi 1 of good285 words
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90 1941-01-15 4 Championship Boxing Reuter. Cleveland, Jan. 14. r p\VENTY-THREE-YEAR-OLD Greek, Antoine Christofordis, became world light-heavyweight champion, outpointing Melio Bettina of New York, the former champion in a 15-round contest for the title declared vacant by the National Boxing Association. The Greek well-earned the unanimous decision. AtReuter. - 90 words
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Article22 1941-01-15 4 Playing at Farrer Park on Sunday last the Chinese Sports Association beat the Kota Raja Football XI by four goals to one.22 words
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Article27 1941-01-15 4 TO-DAY HOCKEY: C.S.C. v. R.A.F. (Seletar), Balestier; Chinese v. Indian Association, Balestier; S.C.C. v S.R.C., S.C.C. SOCCER: Annual meeting of S.A.F.A., Anson Road 5.30 p.m.27 words
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Article112 1941-01-15 4 (From Our Own Reporter) Ipoh, Jan. 15. THERE was little to note in this morning's training and the nonarrival of Van Breukelen, Van Tooien and Hobbs strings did not heighten interest. Candidates who impressed earlier this waek maintain form. Very Dear, Hue And Cry, Scofflaw. Royal Beau112 words
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Article267 1941-01-15 4 annual seven-a-side rugby tournament begins on Monday when the first three matches will be played on the S.C.C. Padang beginning at 5 p.m. Thirty teams in all are entered for the tournamenfj which will last the whole of next week. Competition should be extremely keen.267 words
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Article76 1941-01-15 4 *J*HE Singapore Badminton Association will be holding an "At Home" and prize distribution on Saturday at 3.00 p.m. at the Clerical Union Hall, Rangoon Road. The annual Marrieds vs. Singles match for the Tan 800 Teck trophy will commence at 3.00 p.m. Mrs. Tay Lian Teck has76 words
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Article105 1941-01-15 4 For a friendly match of five singles and two doubles to be played off at the Happy World Stadium en Saturday at 7.30 p.m., the following have be selected to represent the Party against the Merry Union Badminton Party: Chua Boon Huat; Chan Swee Lee; Chan Soo105 words
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Article16 1941-01-15 4 The Singapore Swirrtming Club will play water-polo against the Loyal Regiment to-morrow at 5.30 p.m.16 words
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340 1941-01-15 4 100 Miles Race Attracts Servicemen From Spore (From Our Own Reporter) Ipoh, Tuesday. ITNDER the auspices of the Perak Cycling Club there will be U a road cycling carnival during the forthcoming Chinese New Year holidays in Ipoh, beginning at 7 a.m. on340 words
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Article151 1941-01-15 4 A FOOTBALL match has been arranged in aid of the War Fund and the China Relief Fund, between the Municipal Services and the Chinese Companion Athletic Association. It will be played at Jalan Besar Stadium on Sunday. Admission charges will be 50 cents and 10151 words
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Article326 1941-01-15 4 Singapore, Tuesday. If NOCKED down by a motor-car in Tank Road on the night of Dec. 31, a 46-year-old Chinese woman named Lee Yeow Kwai succumbed to her injuries at the General Hospital three days later. The cause of death was haemorrhage of the brain.326 words
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Article, Illustration24 1941-01-15 4 George Murphy, Lana Turner and Joan Blondell in M.GM's musical comedy "Choose Your Partner", which opens at the Capitol early next week.24 words
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191 1941-01-15 4 A CABLE has been received from London stating that two Salvation Army Officers working in the London slums were fatally injured in the extensive fire raid on the capital a few days ago. Both these Officers were engaged in ministering to their191 words
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Advertisement252 1941-01-15 4 For Style, Comfort, Economt CONSULT The Oriental Optical Co., MANUFACTURING OPTICIANS Head Office: 162, South Bridge Rd Branch Office: 348, N. Bridge Rri SINGAPORE. FREE TESTING 1 L/ior clear, distinct repro, duction for which they are unsurpassed Sole Agents: HOE BOON LEONG Distributors: RADIO GENERAL AGENCt, Kuala Lumpur. THE RADIO252 words
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Miscellaneous22 1941-01-15 4 TIDE TABLE HIGH TIDES TO-DAY: 12.08 a.m., 9.2 ft.; 11.28 a.m., 10.3 ft. TO-MORROW: 12.40 a.m., 9.3 ft.; 12.06 p.m., 10.4 ft.22 words
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Article, Illustration828 1941-01-15 5 H.L. Hopkin - Women's Allegations (From H.L. Hopkin London, Jan. 14. i SENSATIONAL sequel to an amazing case concerning the Rev. W. H. Hopkin, 57-year-old Rector of Blunham, Bedfordshire, who was found guilty recently of charges of accosting women, frequenting public houses and offences connected with828 words
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Article70 1941-01-15 5 Singapore, Tuesday. GOING to the Central Police Station yesterday afternoon, a middle-aged S«ot admitted that he had nu money and no place oi abode. Brought to the Third Polite Court this morning, charged with being a vagrant, the man. 44-year-old Alexander Matheson, was sent70 words
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Article100 1941-01-15 5 Singapore, Tuesday. SENTENCES totalling 12 weeks' rigorous imprisonment passed this morning on a yourm Malay, who was last week convicted on charges of begging for alms, escaping from ?awful custody, and theft of a bicycle. The man, Mohamed bin Haji Hassan had no previous convictions. On the100 words
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Article16 1941-01-15 5 Mr. P. J. Murphy, European Warder Grade 11, S.S.. has been seconded for service in Johore.16 words
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265 1941-01-15 5 Singapore, Tuesday. £JAUSTIC comments on the conduct of the crew of a merchant vessel lying in local waters were made by a police officer when asking for deterrent sentences for two British seamen— members of the crew—in the Third Police Court265 words
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Article73 1941-01-15 5 ft GENERAL meeting of the Passive Defence Services Club will be held at the Clubhouse at 6 p.m. on Friday, when the report and accounts will be presented. Since its opening at Farrer Park, members of the varicus sections of the Passive Defence Services have steadily73 words
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Article20 1941-01-15 5 Mr. T. B. Bresnahnm has been seconded for service in Kedah and has assum ed duty a s Chief Gaoler.20 words
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Article328 1941-01-15 5 "J AM anxious to obtain this building as a clinic for our Child Welfare, which, at the present moment, occupies a twostorey house furthei down the road, and it is proving too small for the work." Dr. W. L. Blakemore, Health Officer, Rural Area, addressed328 words
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Article157 1941-01-15 5 HAJI Abdul Aziz has assumed duties as Collector of Land Revenue. Klang. from Mr. Angus Campbell, posted as District Officer, Jelebu. Mr. A. Ponniah. Headmaster ot the A C. School, Kapar, has been transferred to the Continuation School of the M.B.S.. Kuala Lumnur. Mr. K.157 words
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652 1941-01-15 5 Singapore, Tuesday. EVIDENCE for the prosecution at the court martial of Gunner Frank Gardner, R.A., closed yesterday, after a number of witnesses, including Lt.-Col. Johnstone, Defence Security Officer, Malaya, (whose evidence was recorded in camera) had been examined. The accused made a statement in which652 words
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Article54 1941-01-15 5 Singapore, Tuesday. SAYING that the prosecution had not proved the accused's direct possession cf the chap ji kee slips, Mr. Hon Sui Sen. acting second magistrate, to-day acquitted Tiong Nong Moi and Ling Mooi Tee, two charged with assisting in the carrying on of a54 words
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Article146 1941-01-15 6 Estate Duties CELDOM in this country has a public protest against a Government impost been presented with such masterly ability and reinforced with such convincing argument as that which is to be forwarded to the Colony Government by property owners, representative of every section of the people, against the146 words
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Article219 1941-01-15 6 FOR instance, a million-dollar estate in this Colony is to be fleeced by 23 per cent, under the new rates, as ag-ainst 12 per cent, before the war; while the corresponding rates for Ceylon and Hong Kong are 9 per cent, and 13 per cent. In respect of larger219 words
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Article213 1941-01-15 6 JF Government contends that the rates of duty here are lower than in Britain, as indeed they are, Malaya has the right to retort that in Britain a full-fledged democracy enables the people themselves to decide how much they should tax themselves and how the tax burden should213 words
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Article, Illustration1265 1941-01-15 6 "Ubique - by "Ubique" TO-DAY THE LOYAL REGIMENT IS TWO HUNDRED YEARS OLD. The path of the would-be regimental historian is normally not an easy one for this pre-sent-day army of ours is not the product of a steady growth and its origins must be traced back through an1,265 words
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Article131 1941-01-15 6 DROGRESS in hoisting all ranks oi" the Australian Army in the held on to wheels has reached the advanced stage at which clerical staffs of units are to be provided with mobile offices. A motor van fitted and furnished for this work, the first of several of131 words
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Article248 1941-01-15 6 Stricken Bomber Hits Back Hard flying over the North Sea to take part in a raid on Germany an R.A.F. bomber encountered a German 2-motor fighter which approached out of the darkening sky and attacked the bomber on the port beam with its machine guns and cannons. One shell hit248 words
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Article634 1941-01-15 6 COME evenings ago, while I enjoying shark's fin soup and other delicacies at a wedding din. ner, I happened to overhear" somelderly guests at the next table discussing the future of their They seemed to be rather i over the large number of idling at home. One634 words
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Advertisement259 1941-01-15 6 1 I I I PENCIL OR. TYPEWRITER ERASURES uMTI SHARPENS fjtjj A PENCIL x^hv fff 2 EACH R°NE? LTD.. Singapore. 'PHONE 6275 A DEGREE UN ACCOUNTANCY Secretaryship. Coat Accountancy, Shipping, Banking. Insurance or Bookkeeping Is essential for a highly-paid executive position. Examinations can be taken m the Malay Sates and259 words
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185 1941-01-15 7 Aims At Setting Up New Order Reuter. TOKYO, JAN. 14. JAPAN'S DETERMINATION TO MAINTAIN COMPLETE SOVEREIGNTY IN EAST ASIA WHEN HER NEW ORDER IN THAT PART OF THE WORLD WAS ESTABLISHED IS THE BASIS OF A STATEMENT ISSUED FOLLOWING A MEETING OF THE JAPANESEReuter. - 185 words
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Article105 1941-01-15 7 Reuter. Berlin, Jan. 14 mi Swedish press is violently 1 attacked by the Berlin Boeraea Zeitung to-day and Articular offence is taken at V report from the London cor- .I ndent of the Aftonblad fyin« that the R A .IT was about to change roles withReuter. - 105 words
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Article43 1941-01-15 7 Tokyo, Jan. 14. the growing diplomatic re'ationa between Jalailand the Ministry of will open a Thai languin the Tokyo Foreign School in April. About will be enlisted, course wtli thus be reftei a lapse of 30 years.— Eastern News.43 words
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123 1941-01-15 7 Reuter. London, Jan. 14. CONFERENCE of all Nazi chiefs in Austria took A n] at Salzburg last week to consider the situation arising out of the growing unrest in Austria ana the numerous workers' demonstrations, according to the I 1 correspondent of the FreeReuter. - 123 words
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Article103 1941-01-15 7 Reuter. \\'r.<\ Palm Beach, Jan. 14. FLORIDA coastguard] have tried r 1 for hours to refloat Manhattan. Several re .snappeM during the attempt and the ground swe'ls arried her further ashore. Arrangementa are being made to retnovi the liner's 200 passengers. Later: Some passengers of theReuter. - 103 words
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93 1941-01-15 7 Reuter. Rio de Janeiro, Jan. 14. niVE members of the Brazilian F Frontier Mission are beleaguered near the Venezulian border by IM Indians armed with V*™** rows. A message, sent by to Belem. says that all the memhers of the mission arc wounded ■shghtry orReuter. - 93 words
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Article29 1941-01-15 7 Reuter. "Limited action" in Albania was reuorted in last night's communique Greek army general netdSSters. The .communique adds that some were taken including two officers ana also four tanks.—Reuter.Reuter. - 29 words
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Article97 1941-01-15 7 Reuter. Ankara, Jan. 14. lEUT.-GEN. Sir James Mar- shall Cornwall and Air Vice-Marshal Elmhurst, representing the Middle East Command, who arrived yesterday for staff talks with the Turkish Command, were later received by Marshal Tchakmak. Chief oi* the Turkish General Staff j and Gen. Gundus, deputy chief., TheyReuter. - 97 words
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Article74 1941-01-15 7 Reuter. Rio de Janeiro, Jan. 14. THRKS hundred Jews on board the Japanese vessel Monte Video I Man have been refused permis- *ion to disembark at Rio de Janeiro after a 76-day voyage from a The' majority are Polish, Czech and German Jews, who escapedReuter. - 74 words
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Article412 1941-01-15 7 Gordon Young - (By Gordon Young, Reuter's special correspondent at an advanced air base outside Tobruk). Reuter. Cairo, Jan. 14. The Italians at Tobruk seem to be awaiting their fate resignedly, according to the observations of British reconnaissance pilots who are operating daily over the whole of Cyrenaica.Reuter. - 412 words
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Article96 1941-01-15 7 Reuter. Montevideo, Jan. 14. r[E French steamer Mendozf (8,000 tons), which left Monte* video with a general cargo for France was intercepted by the British auxiliary cruiser Asturias on Monday. Later, she anchored in Jose, Ignacion Bay, near Punte de Seste, and is expected to returnReuter. - 96 words
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Article30 1941-01-15 7 Reuter. London, Jan. id. THERE has been no enemy air, activity over the British isles) during daylight yesterday nor up to i 1 30 in the evening.—Reuter.Reuter. - 30 words
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Article519 1941-01-15 7 London, Jan. 14. T*HE great damage done to the dockyards and petroleum works at Porto Marghera near Venice is described in an Air Ministry news bulletin dealing with the widespread H.A.F. raids on Sunday night. The first British bomber arrived at Porto Marghera just before519 words
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Article208 1941-01-15 7 Reuter. London, Jan. 14. i I EMISSIONS by the Italians J of the smashing blows they ;have been receiving recently at the hands of the j British and also a frank tri* bute to British arms were i yesterday made by Rome Radio. J In aReuter. - 208 words
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Advertisement135 1941-01-15 8 I THE SCREEN'S MASTER OF HORROR... IN HIS MOST AMAZING ADVENTURE.' TO-DAY at THE CAPITOL 3.15 6.15 9.15 I Tombs of ice for the hying! Chambers of horror for the dying! KarlofT discovers th e most terrifying secret of Nature ever revealed to mortal eyes! A COLUMBIA PICTURE PACKED with135 words
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Advertisement126 1941-01-15 8 POSITIVELY LAST 2 PERFORMANCES at 6.15 9.15 ALHAMBRA In the Mystery- -Bfe^ ELIZABETH I Also "LOVOOA AT WAR" and "The MARCH OF TIME" I STRANGE! STARTLING! A MYSTERY THRILLER WITH •A BAFFLING NEW TWIST! OPENING TO-MORROW^ ALHAMBRA BPA TWs Man's IVorst John McGuire Margaret Tallichet Charles Waldron *KO RADIO Plcturt126 words
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Article117 1941-01-15 9 Reuter. Hanoi, Jan. 14. DEPORTS that Indo-Chinese forces have been withdrawn 30 kilometres from the Thailand-Indo-China border, near Sisophon, are denied in a communique issued from Admiral Decoux's headquarters to-day. It also denied that Japanese naval forces have requested permission to land at Saigon The communique addsReuter. - 117 words
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Article187 1941-01-15 9 Reuter. London, Jan. 14. A{N air attack lasting between two i and three hours, was made on Plymouth, during the early part of last night, states an Air Ministry communique. Several fires were started and though they were quickly brought under control, a number of buildingsReuter. - 187 words
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Article26 1941-01-15 9 Mr. J. S. Foley has been nominated as Johore Planters Association's representative on the Drainage and Irrigation Board Johore in place of Mr. R. O. Roden.26 words
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Advertisement139 1941-01-15 9 SILVER PLATING by The Singapore ElectroPlating Works 221, Orchard Road, (opp. Cavenagh RoadK Tel. No. 4351. SINGAPORE MUNICIPALITY TENDERS. TENDERS are now Invited for the following material* or serrloe. For particulars see Municipal Tender Room. Supply of Liquid Chlorlne for the period 1 April 1941 to 31 March 1942 12139 words
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Advertisement624 1941-01-15 9 Public Notices SINGAPORE MUNICIPALITY NOTICE is hereby given that Amber Road, between Tanjong Katong Road and Bast Coast Road, will be closed to through traffic from 20 January 1941 until further notice for the purpose of constructing a sewer. BY ORDER. NOTICE TO WHOMSOEVER IT MAY CONCERN: My wife AMELIA624 words
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Article24 1941-01-15 10 Domestic Occurrences DEATHS Mr. M. Sockalingam, late Chief Clerk in the Prison Office, who had retired from Government Service, passed away peacefully v"ln Ceylon.24 words
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Article19 1941-01-15 10 LIM TECK! LAY—Passed away peacefully at residence, 163 Tank Road, yesterday. Funeral at Bukit Brown at 12.00 noon, to-morrow.19 words
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Advertisement638 1941-01-15 10 SINGAPORE TURF CLUB. SPRING MEETING 1941. Saturday, Bth7wednesday, 12th and Saturday, 15th February, 1941. ENTRIES CLOSE at 12 noon WEDNESDAY, 29TH JANUARY, 1941. SWEEPS.— A $5 UNLIMITED SWEEPSTAKES FOR MEMBERS ONLY will be held each Race day. Applications for tickets must be in writing and be received before 3.30 p.m.638 words
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Miscellaneous1397 1941-01-15 10 |TO,-pAY'S RADIO] SINGAPORE LONDON ZHL. 225 m. 1333 k|cs. GSG—I6 86 metres (17 79 m'co < ZHP. I 30 96 m. 69 m cs. p.m. GSF-19 82 mefa-es (1? iT ZHP. 3. 41.31 m. ».25 m|cs. 905 p.m. GSD-25 53 tJsJL CS) <* ZHL. ZHPI St ZHP3. mcs) from 7.501,397 words
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916 1941-01-15 11 Singapore, Jan. 14. Buyers. Sellers. MINING. An sal Tin (ss> 3 3 3|7 ,a Austral Amal (ss) 6,9 7;A Btral Malay 35,- 36,A-,.- Hitam (ss) 21,- 22 6 Weng isl) 0.80 0 85 ton .STln lm l*> Mh o irjux.tsl (5«) 81- 8,6 PJeMßgor M) 1.50916 words
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Article281 1941-01-15 11 London, Nov. 23. il DIVIDEND of <7V 2 per cent, was declared at the annual meeting of the Anglo-Sumatra Rubber Co., Ltd., held in Edinburgh. The chairman, Sir. John T. Cargill, alluded to the crushing burden of double taxation which had to be endured by a281 words
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Article114 1941-01-15 11 Frcm Our Financial Correspondent Singapore, Wednesday. THE tin share market was inactive 1 yesterday, with few price changes. Hcng Fatts were done at $1.38. There was fair inquiry for Thabawleiki.', and business was transacted in Kampong Kamuntings, Kundangs, and Kuala Kampars. Rubber shares were a very114 words
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Article26 1941-01-15 11 J Singapore* Wednesday. Prices of tin and rubber in Singapore at noon to- day were:— j RUBBER J Buyers 37!/j., Sellers 37%. J TIN26 words
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Article145 1941-01-15 11 Singapore, Jan. 14. Siam Rice (Special) Per bag $14.70 No. 1 $13.80 No. 2 $13.35 No. 3 $12.45 Siam Rice (Broken) Per Bag No. 1 $11.55 No. 2 $11.10 No. 3 $10.65 Rice Saigon Al Rice Saigon 1 Rice Saigon 2 R. Rangoon "S.Q." Meedon Singhway "Small Mill" Rangoon145 words
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Article509 1941-01-15 11 Reuter - Rubber Damaged In Transit Not Caused By "Inferiority Of Malayan Plywood (By Reuter) London, Jan. 14. JN connection with the recent report that large quantities of barter deliveries of rubber to America had been rejected owing to damaged packing, allegedly due to the inferior quality of the Malayan509 words
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397 1941-01-15 11 Singapore, Tuesday. EVIDENCE that the sketch, apart from being in a prohibited area, covered a part of the fortified portion of the coastline, and the entrance to Keppel Harbour, was given by Lt.-Col. J. G. Johnstone, Defence Security Officer, Malaya, in the course of397 words
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45 1941-01-15 11 V London. Jan. 14 TIN opened quiet. The turnover 1 was 25 tons. Hopes are entertained of some Excess Profits Tax concession for tin mines in the next United Kingdom Budget After official hours a further 10 tons were traded.45 words
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Advertisement114 1941-01-15 11 THE MERCANTILE BANK OF INDIA (TRUSTEES) LIMITED Guaranteed and Controlled by nil MERCANTILE BANK OF INDIA, LIMITED. The Company, which is incorporatu in tho s.s. and registered as a J -rust Company, undertakes the Rowing duties:— OR TRUSTEE OF A ADMINISTRATOR OF to{ATE OF DECEASED PERSON, SrVTf! OF A SETTLEMENT114 words
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Advertisement297 1941-01-15 11 STEAMER SAILINGS BRITISH INDIA PASSENGER FREIGHT SERVICES For all information apply to: P. O. S. N. Co., The Agent, Collyer Quay, Tel. 5961. 8.1.5. N. CO., BOUSTEAD CO., LTD., Tel. 5497. 8.1.5. N. CO. (APCAR LINE) For HONGKONG, SHANGHAI, MOJI, KOBE, OSAKA. For PENANG, RANGOON CALCUTTA. Regular Sailings: Special Holiday297 words
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Advertisement359 1941-01-15 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 buf under present circumstance! sailings are perforce res tricted. Special359 words
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Article211 1941-01-15 12 Reuter. London, Jan. 15. THE growing experience of the British night-fighter pilots is beginning to show results. More raiding bombers are being intercepted and those that do get through are being attacked with some success, says an Air Ministry news service. The "number of our nightfighter squadronsReuter. - 211 words
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Article237 1941-01-15 12 Reuter. London, Jan. 14. BRITISH merchantile shipping losses in the week ended midnight, Jan. 5, were four vessels totalling 14,687 tons, says an Admiralty announcement. There were no allied or neutral losses. It is learned in London this morning that British losses for the week areReuter. - 237 words
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Article134 1941-01-15 12 Reuter. Lahore, Jan. 14 THE great achievement of 1 the Western Desert was largely due to the fact that all members of the great family of the Commonwealth of Nations had got a common ideal, a common cause and complete harmony, said the Premier of the Punjab,Reuter. - 134 words
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Article133 1941-01-15 12 Reuter. Lcndon. Jan. 14. IHE great increase in the volume of British supplies from North America has necessitated a change in the Anglo-American liaison organisation, and a committee has been established called the British Supply Council in North America, the chairman being Mr. Arthur Vurvis, the present DirectorGeneralReuter. - 133 words
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93 1941-01-15 12 Singapore, Tuesday. THE Consulate-General for France in Singapore warns French residents against rumours at present circulating regarding the situation in Indo-China, especially in reference to ihe occupation of Indo-Chinese territory or intended bombardment of Bangkok by French planes. This is absolutely denied. The delay in the93 words
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111 1941-01-15 12 Reuter. Nairobi. Jan. HTHE Governors of Kenya, Uganda. I Tanganyika. Northern Rhodesia and Nvasaland and the acting Resident of Zanzibar, met in conference at Nairobi yesterday anc an v.fficial statement was issued aj the conclusion of the meeting, it .stated that they hadReuter. - 111 words
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Article21 1941-01-15 12 Mr. A. L. Birse, an Officer of Class untitled M.C.S. has been appointed to officiate M Financial Commissioner and AuditorGeneral. Johore.21 words
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382 1941-01-15 12 Desmond Tighe - (By Desmond Tighe, Reuter's special correspondent in the Western Desert battle area) Reuter. London, Jan. 15. HAVE just had an opportunity of spending a short time aboard a hospital ship prior to its sailing. It was well filled with Ital'an prisoners from Bardia andReuter. - 382 words
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Article118 1941-01-15 12 Bangkok, Jan. 14. ACCORDING to the Thai High Command, two French planes bombed Nakhonpanom on Sunday. There were some civilian casualties. The *nai air force, in retaliatory raids, bombed Suvannkahet with satisfactory results. All the bombers returned.—Reuter. In the north-eastern sector, Thai forces; supported by118 words
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Article16 1941-01-15 12 Mr. J. untitled Senior Education Officer, M.E.S.. has appointed to act as Superintendent oi Education. Johore16 words
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Article27 1941-01-15 12 Mr. W. R. Webber has been nominated as the Johore Planters' Association's representative on the Johore State Roads Board in place of Mr. J. H. W Godfree.27 words
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Article306 1941-01-15 12 Reuter. (By Reuter's Lobby Corres- pondent) London, Jan. n THERE have been many de- 1 mands that Government should state its war aims, but l the term preferred in high quarters is "peace aims." War aims are simple to de- fine—they are to win the warReuter. - 306 words
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142 1941-01-15 12 Tokyo. Jan IS MO Japanese aviator.l lor Thailand in the pi French Indo-China-Thai confict. Mr. Koh Ishii, acting spot of the Information Board oi Cabinet, told foreign tiewsp correspondents yesf prday. "Not a single Japanese has volunteered for the Thai] air force."142 words
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Article209 1941-01-15 12 Tokyo, Jan. l > IAPAN S readiness to recipwca" J the friendly sentiments by the Australian War .Ministrr, Mr. Percy Spender, in a broaacast from Singapore. was pressed bv her spokesman. Ishii, at a press conference Mr. Ishii declared: "We* prepared to recipiocatc An lia's goodwill." Mr. Spend209 words
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