Morning Tribune, 28 December 1939
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Title Section14 1939-12-28 1 THE MORNING TRIBUNE Vol. 4— -No. 279. SINGAPORE, THURSDAY, December 28, 1939. FIVE CENTS14 words
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Article750 1939-12-28 1 Londan TO-DAY iLHopkin n Now Very Much In J The Financial Limelight: Control Needed. London, Dec. 13. •IN is once again very much m the \inancial limelight. The decion to remove the maximum price £230, announced yesterday, comned with the increase m the quota om 100 to 120 per cent,750 words
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889 1939-12-28 1 Rouamemi (Finland), Dec. 27. THE Russians have been driven back on the northern front. They lost ever 5,000 men taken prisoner, while the forests are filled with Russian wounded. The arrival of Russian reinforcements is reported. A number of Finnish towns were again bombedReuter - 889 words
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Article45 1939-12-28 1 London, Dec .27. T HERE is no truth In the r «P°£ 0 SXwTSf British Arms m tte 0-B.B^B. S'Se that country or th^jariy I Tnd'the U.B.S.R. I. contemplated. d m the relations No change has occurred mine between Britain and Russia. B.O.W.B.O.W. - 45 words
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Article150 1939-12-28 1 HITLER SEES A GERMAN REVERSE Paris, Dec. 27. THE failure of what may have been a little military show f<»r Hitler's personal benefit was the only incident marring the complete calm at the front yesterday. The official German News Agency reported that the Fuehr.r was P«£«t n the front lineReuter - 150 words
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Article18 1939-12-28 1 A deaths m the United S a^* non r 438 the Chrietma* holidays, o were traffic victims. ReuterReuter - 18 words
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Advertisement47 1939-12-28 1 On Other Pages Soviet Internal Crisis Likely 2 Kings Mystery Quotation Salvation Army Dinner Work Of Local Censors J people Places 9 Shopping Page 8 Leader Page 9 Women's Page 10 Kfcounterfei. Coins Shipping Page 13 &ie Evidence At Inquiry }< 1 SStal X».s For Berlins M I47 words
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Advertisement114 1939-12-28 1 .-NEW YEAR -m GIFT > HIM £4 WOOLO-SILK TIES \s£?3 Made from wool and silk m a new and W&s/ attractive rib plain colours only. Full V range. Price $1.95 each. <W "BROCKLEHURST SILK TIES \j All silk quality. In attractive stripes A and figure designs. All colours Look for114 words
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229 1939-12-28 2 London, Dec. 27. A LAOTDfG and doubtless exaggerated reports are now beginning to circulate m Moscow, and to gain credence m the absence of any official denials or details, of what is taking place m Finland. It is stated by the Times Moscow correspondentReuter - 229 words
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Article134 1939-12-28 2 SEVERE QUAKE IN ASIA MINOR Ankara. Dec. 27. CEVERE earthquake shocks were experienced m several parts of Anatolia to-day. It is feared there is loss of life m certain towns. From Rome, the Bendandi Observatory reported that the shocks were go violent that the instruments were damaged. Indications point toReuter - 134 words
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138 1939-12-28 2 London, Dec. 27. AN unidentified plane flew over a number of towns m Essex to-day and two other planes flew over the Suffolk coast. There was no air raid warning and no gun fire was heard. The first plane was seen coming m from theReuter - 138 words
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Article102 1939-12-28 2 Toy Army Of Soviet Puppets Copenhagen, Dec. 27. pEOPLE from Taiiin, m Esthonia, have arrived here with an amusing story about the bogus Finnish Government tiie Russian! have set up This Government, called the Finnish People's Government, has now acquired a toy army. As the Russians are unable to provide102 words
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Article32 1939-12-28 2 Helsinki, Dec. Zl. rhree members of the Lottasvard Finnish women's defence organisation are reported to have been kttled while serving at the front two on the Arctic coast and one m the32 words
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Article182 1939-12-28 2 HELP FOR FINLAND London, Dec. 27. j fl is officially announced from I the Vatican that the Pope Has I sent money to help Finnish Catholics for relief of distress. According to reports m Stockholm, 2,000 Italians hi Koine have volunteered for service m Finland. A Danish ambulance of 130Reuter - 182 words
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Article36 1939-12-28 2 Moscow. Dec 27. Trade negotiations between RussH and Bulgaria are expected to open m Moscow to-night. A Bulgarian trade delegation of six members, led by the Finance Minister arrived m Moscow this morning36 words
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Article303 1939-12-28 2 London Qv *i f «.j •MANY years have passed .»J m came from the Vatican so 3 a censure on the rulers of t ,l s^ •such direct and precise du-lanM? 1 'on international policy," declare* Daily Telegraph, commenting on 2. Pope's message to the CollegeB.W.O. - 303 words
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122 1939-12-28 2 POPE TO VISIT ITALIAN KING QUEEN TO-DAY Vatican City. Dec. 27. When the Pope drives to the Quirinai to-morrow Lo return the recent visit oi the King and Queen to the Vatican, his suite will include Cardinals Magiione and Granito Dibelmonte, a number of Roman princes and other pre--1 late.sReuter - 122 words
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Article52 1939-12-28 2 196 Dead In Rail Disaster Berlin, Dec. 27. The German News Agency States thP. r M with the death of many of those sen; ously injured, the death roll m Friday rail disaster at Genthin has now risen m to 196. Many more seriously injured l| are on the dangerReuter - 52 words
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Article53 1939-12-28 2 castera wilderness. j I These women, the first to be w» eu 1 m action since the Soviet invasion w 1 gan, refused to leave dangerous m contact with the Russians. Marshal.' Mannerheim, In an 'M I order, pays tribute to the Lott> organisation for its courage, faitr J devotionReuter - 53 words
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253 1939-12-28 3 KING'S MYSTERY QUOTATION SOLVED ATLAST London, Dec. 27. I quotation with which* the I King concluded his Christinas \!a has at last been track"V^ s source, though for many hterarv experts i had I hcur rehing m vain, and even ;;r; M Ku;» himicif was a~« is now revealed asReuter - 253 words
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Article35 1939-12-28 3 London, Dec. 27. As from Monday next, the passenger rates between Europe and the Netherlands East Indies will be reduced by 10 per cent, by the Netherlands and Rotterdam Lloyd steamship companies.35 words
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Article82 1939-12-28 3 INDIA 'S SAFETY New Delhi. Dec. 27. THE President of the All-Indian L»--1 eral Federation said to-day that the danger to democracy _in In was the growing spirit of totalitar an ism m the Congress and the Moslem League. Qif i Ih e Congress ministers, ne «J were the 'bound82 words
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86 1939-12-28 3 London. Dec. 27 THE German Government.. navin I apparently satisfied themselves tnaKis Majesty's Government, m accoraaniAth international law and P ractice, r detaining diplomatic or consular ■rs of enemy nationality g as ?J"5 through British controls, have decmea release Mr. Gordon Vereker. wno arrived m OsloB.O.W. - 86 words
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33 1939-12-28 3 Monte Video, Dec. 27 Five British mercantile ma < aptains and 55 seamen, who n \g from the Graf Spec, have lert Video m a British steamer.- ReuterReuter - 33 words
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Article168 1939-12-28 3 j London, Dec. 27. THE Nazi Propaganda Ministry has now offered an explanation of how the Ark Royal, the British aircraft carrier, comes to be still afloat although they have so repeatedly proclaimed her sinking. In a broadcast last night, it was claimed that Germany168 words
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116 1939-12-28 3 $250,000 Suits Against German Line Miami. Dec. 2*:. TTHtK.K further suits for attachment have been tiled aijainst the German freighter Arauca. bringing the total sum involved to »e50.0H. One suit was filed by the A latic Petroleum Company of London, claiming .some £28.000 lor fuel oil supplied Hamburg-Ameriku Line shipsReuter - 116 words
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62 1939-12-28 3 Berne. D"C. 27. THE former President of Poland has arrived m Switzerland. He has be* living m Rumania since the German invasion of Poland, but his h?akh las been bad for some time aim the Rumanian Government nave him permission to h€ wou ldReuter - 62 words
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Article56 1939-12-28 3 London, Dec. 27. A discovery of considerable archaeological importance has been made m Scotland Workmen m Dumbartonshire have unearthed a stone coffin containing the skeleton of a man. The size and of the skull indicate that the man lived m the Stone Age, and that the skeleton56 words
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Article43 1939-12-28 3 Tokyo, Dec. 27. Sir Archibald Clark Kerr Is due m Chungking on Saturday. according to Japanese sources, which assert that tne Ambassador is seeing Gen. Chiang KaiShek m respect of general and econonvc matters, particularly foreign exchange and the Tientsin silver question. ReuterReuter - 43 words
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Advertisement51 1939-12-28 3 ■iIR ,Q> %3f1£... that there y u i,ave nc -|^V of my problems. So many l; §sk i^lPwf/ w¥ people, and so many brands. Mx\V j\Q\\ J ust now buy scveral kinds /A V r-oT **t? I satisfied- this was at f Y^^vi^V rV home would have my own cow$51 words
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574 1939-12-28 4 ROAST TURKEY AND PUDDING INCLUDED Singapore, Wednesday. v FEEL it is my duty as representative of your community to be present at this dinner to-night and give public acknowledgment of the noble work done by Colonel Lord and his colleagues," said the Hon. Mr.574 words
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Article82 1939-12-28 4 1 Singapore, Wednesday. pLEADING guilty to a charge of overtaking a motor-car on its left Fide, Capt. F. R. levers was this I Mjrr.ing fined $5 by Mr. C. H. Whit- ton m the Traffic Court. The offence was committed at Grove I icoad on the82 words
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Article87 1939-12-28 4 Singapore, Wednesday. Said to have fallen from the third floor of a house m New Bridge Road while work shortly before four o'clock th's afternoon, a Chinese died before the J arrival of the ambulance. While working m the compound of the Singapore Prison shortly87 words
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Article160 1939-12-28 4 I Singapore, Wednesday. fIVE Chinese were alleged to have entered a room on the second floor of a house m Havelock Road at about 5.30 p.m. to-day and demanded money from the occupant a 56-year-old Hokkien woman One Poh Choo. On being refused, one of the160 words
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Article152 1939-12-28 4 (From Our Own Correspondent) Taiping, Wednesday. IS a sequel to an unsuccessful l outbreak of fire m an European Forest Officer's house m Swettenj ham Road recently, a Malay nam. ed Haji Suleiman, syce to Cart. G. W. Somerville. was tried by Che M. S. Abdullah,152 words
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Article145 1939-12-28 4 ices? a his oi clothing, given by mini of Malaya, was sent t 0 land, for distribution the children of P o7 r f a S n? evacuated from -danger T^ to the country. 8 20n Lady Thomas has rpr*j* j letter from Miss JSfc- Pr145 words
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Advertisement64 1939-12-28 4 OVERSEAS^ ASSURANCE j CORPORATION, LTD. I CHINA BUILDING, CHULIA WRlgj THONE 5808. SINGAPOBI FIRE, MARINE, MOTOR, PS* SONAL ACCIDENT WORM j MEN'S COMPENSATION INSURANCE. =o. j AGENTS: I SEREMBAN POI BROS., i MALACCA HONG CHYE CO., K. LUMPUR 'VENG HENG LOON<% NG KON CHEE, KLANG LEE ENG TEH, IPOH LEE64 words
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824 1939-12-28 5 how The Malayan I Officials Work W (Tribune Staff Reporter) ■ttY people who spend long hours at work, and who know between twelves well over 50 different languages, are helping England I the war They are the staff of the Postal Censor's824 words
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Article173 1939-12-28 5 Singapore, Wednesday. I YOUR Khehs, Chong Fatt, Poi -Che Chin, Chong Teck Sant and Chong Poi Peng, all from I Johore, pleaded guilty this I morning before Mr. Conrad Oldham m the second police I court on a charge of fighting m public at173 words
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313 1939-12-28 5 Chinese Air Force Mission Arrives APPORTI NITIKS for all Chinese m U the Air Force m China are W rreat" Lieut. N W Won* of Uir Chinese Air Forte told the Tribu m a special interview to-day. Lieut. Wong and Lieut. Col. I W Ma are on a goodwill mission313 words
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156 1939-12-28 6 POLICE SEARCH FOR BOY FOR 10 MONTHS Singapore, Wednesday, REMARKING that the farts appear to disclose criminal misappropriatlon and not cheating, Mr. Conrad O'dhc m adjourned the cajt m which 16-year-old Cantonese hoy hari (leaded guilty to a charge of falsely representing to Lim Chin (Juan and inducing him to156 words
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Article139 1939-12-28 6 Singapore, Wednesday. fOWKTKD by Mr. Kenneth M. Brynne of charges of theft committed on Christmas and Boxing Days respectively, five Chinese were to-day fined a total of S3O m the Fourth Police Court. Ang Ah Wee, Lim Peck Chye and Tan Boon Slew were charged with the139 words
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Article61 1939-12-28 6 Singapore Wednesday. Mrs. E D Colegrav3 was this morning fined $1 by Mr. C. H. Whitton m the Traffic Court when she pleaded guilty to a parking charge at Raffles Place, on Dec4. On a second charge of disobeying the lawful order of a police officer at the61 words
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Article45 1939-12-28 6 The Conte Biancamano is due m Singapore at 9 a.m. on Saturday, fr^ Shanghai, Hongkong and Manila, sr.e j will berth at the 5.11.8. wharf ana expected to sail again at 6 am Sunday for Colombo, Bombay, afasf Port Said, Naples and Genoa.45 words
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Article, Illustration883 1939-12-28 6 People Places rH)\\ AN and Hailey will find old memories crowding hack when thty sing "There is a tavern m the town" at the Cathay Cafe's *<;ay Nineties'" party on New Year's Eve, as this was the first song that they ever sang m Singapore and It's almost certain that883 words
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Article95 1939-12-28 6 I Singapore. Wednesday. A 25-year-old Hainanese, Goh M: n Fong was this morning convicted and fined $25 or m default of paynien. [o undergo one month's rigorous to' prisonmeait by Mr. Con Tad Oldham w the second police court on a charge 01 assisting m the95 words
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Advertisement135 1939-12-28 6 8 *fc^^ trouble-free refrigeration: plenty I 8 rrr^T. aaß °i ■P? 0 f or safe ttoragt of perish- I B (T X </V^ a' i > \l food P«x»ucts: cubic feet I B m\ v^s /J* J*£^-- *-**3al 2 nd a name tlh t stand* for the I RP^*--^'^"^"~lZ--^'^'J flnPßt135 words
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Article477 1939-12-28 7 affair fashioned from rich eloquo satin. :n this, the ankle-length, slightl; tailored .skirt is of the darkest naw possible, thus forming a perfect foil for the snowy whiteness of the bodice. Finished with diamante buttons running from high neck to waist, this Lt i.lso made on477 words
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Article187 1939-12-28 7 TO go with your New Year frocks and festivities, John Little's have some of the daintiest BALLY evening shoes R L aginable which are, however, ftMO assuringly practical and hard-wear-ing. Taking pride of place amonu these is one kid sandal fashioned from the newest187 words
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Article315 1939-12-28 8 JpWS of recent days indicates j that Japan may face the most critical year m her history at the end ,f this week. In both the Military and diplomatic fields the Btoi of the closing weeks of 1939 il one of failure and disillusion- and, unless there315 words
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251 1939-12-28 8 Chunking. December 27. COMMENTING on the Chinese victory m the vicinity of Yashuitan, i a competent military observer told the Central News that it was apparently the original intention of the Japanese to make a feint m I order to draw away some Chinese troops251 words
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Article72 1939-12-28 8 I Batavia, Dec. 27. THE Qantas air liner Corio, after f long and fruitless efforts to find a suitable landing place, was compelled to land on the river Tjitarum owing to fog over Tanjong Priok. The crew and passengers of the plane are safe andReuter - 72 words
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Article79 1939-12-28 8 Chungking. Dec. 27 /CHINESE forces m Suiyuan on V Christmas Eve broke through the Japanese lines and reached the suburbs of Kweisui, capital of Suivuan. whe: e fighting is still going on. according t 0 Chinese reports. After the Chinese occupation of Paotou on Dec. 21Reuter - 79 words
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Article60 1939-12-28 8 Chungking, Dec. 27 Press reports that Mrs Mao divorced wife of Generalissimo Chiang Kai Shek W as killed during an air siaL° n Chi K nk U 0n Dec stated to be incorrect Reuter h a /r nS V^L althou h Mrs. Mao wis there at the timeReuter - 60 words
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Article122 1939-12-28 8 Sin Chew Jit Poh - Tientsin Settlement Soon Sin Chew Jit Poh I Shanghai, Dec. ACCORDING to information ema„ atmg from London diploma,! circles, as the result of negoSl r„°H g a mff n bC^ Ween th SS arid Japanese Governments h Tientsin issue will soon be settle! This settlement, however m\u affect British vital122 words
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Article62 1939-12-28 8 Shanghai, Dec. 27. I Mr. Huang Hsiung Liau. professor I at Chinan University, Shanghai uas I wounded m the stomach and arm I at the door of his home m the 1 French Concession this morning by I two Chinese gunmen, who escaped I m a waiting motor-car.Reuter - 62 words
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Article226 1939-12-28 8 More Proof Of Emp i re Unity London, Dec. 27. THE arrival of Australian airmen m I Eng'and is welcomed m the mornllne newspapers as further concrete I evidence of the unity of the Empire. t The Times, m an editorial article, says I that, following so soon upon the'arrivalReuter - 226 words
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Article98 1939-12-28 8 Paris, Dec. 27. Every paper has' a word of welcome j for the first continffent of Australians to arrive m England. I Le Jour writes: "The arrival of the j men from Sydney and Melbourne, after I those from Montreal and Quebec, gives I a deep significance toReuter - 98 words
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Advertisement12 1939-12-28 8 1 D EWM s li 11 "white i j fr whisky J12 words
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Advertisement66 1939-12-28 8 Book Xo« For Your NEW YEAR'S EVE DINNER PARTY Al llic 4.HMTOI. lIIVI AI ItAM (PHONE 4906). Special New Year's Eve Dinner Dec. 31st. $3 00 FRKK DISTRIBUTION OF CRACKERS BALLOONS STREAMERS. JAN. 1, 1940. I Special New Year's Dinner 0n $2.00 Light Orchestral Music D„rin, D inner Ni hflv66 words
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Advertisement68 1939-12-28 8 Polaroid I See how this new scien- mnnWf^^f' 1 tific light control stops nfF^ jfr 1 reflected glare and pro- iJTywifcV 1 tects your eyes as no tt other sun glass can pro- \J\^ tect them. Perfect eye X^ comfort for tennis, driving or any out. j door sport. Price68 words
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Article, Illustration799 1939-12-28 9 With a party flawour I CINCE parties are still so very much m the air, these dishes, chosen specially for those who want to ive a little dinner, will prove acceptable. They are easy to follow and v hen made, prove to be delicious. TOMATO AND TAPIOCA SOUP 2 teaspoonfuls799 words
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Article88 1939-12-28 10 (Kroiii Our Own Reporter) ipoh, IMiaei AEOIR YEAR-OLD Chinese girl, who went to attend a party m a neighbour's house on Christmas Day. together with her brothers and sisters, was found missing a few hours later. I I'ullowinif a fruitless search by the I Inart-nts, a88 words
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Advertisement356 1939-12-28 10 1 n BI.WB«.« ""SS"" 1 1 Tribune Dec. wr\m.T 1 FINAL SCREENING TO-NIGHT g PAVILION Her*'* A Very Intimate Peek Into the Very Private Life of a Very Famous Lady! ,^fc>^_ *y aaaaani^^i |tap^ Vaj W '^S9x.^ 9KBBESS± _^ff§\ i fl m^^^^^M api^'/^ sm\ MaftflaaV H. m///^^l I HvSPof aaaaVanw^356 words
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Advertisement206 1939-12-28 10 THE MOST DARING EXPOSURE OF I CERA^ANY'S RUTHLESSNESS I AT SEA EVER FILMED! I TO-DAY at the CAPITOL] I 3.15 6.15 9.15 DAILY I Heroes Fighting ehe ÜBoat Terror m rfce ggj* I test War. fiasco 1 on Acruaf E*tnts UntQldtin Now -^ajfci '^ajaaja^. -s 1% i\r I y^^flK^pay!^^^a*^/^'v3<^F a206 words
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523 1939-12-28 11 Alleged To Have Had Counterfeit Coins Singapore, Wednesday. HOW a detective's arrangement to purchase counterfeit coins started a trap which resulted m the arrest of a man at a Singapore hotel, who at the time of arrest was alleged to have had over three hundred counterfeit coins, was to-day told523 words
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Article75 1939-12-28 11 Singapore, Weduesduy. f Produced before Mr. H. Watson m the 4 nnd Police Court this morning. Abdui Salan bin Daud. a 21 -year old Tamil Islam claimed trial to a charp,u f theft 4 S6 cash from a Chinese .a'. a stall m the New75 words
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Advertisement39 1939-12-28 11 ********** 111 111 ill ~i JOYOUS, HAPPY MUSICAL COMEDY WITH ADORABLE JESSIE CAVORTING WITH MICHAEL ('LADY VANISHES REDGRAVE WS DELIGHTFUL S aßßa\' S Bbl l B Silt.- i£ JbH^^ oJfc Starts TO-MORROW PavilioN I t I^ P^pjajl «a** paa39 words
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Advertisement186 1939-12-28 11 The Screens Prize Winning Star m The Year s finest Picture J I.?"° A Js PM. ALHAMBRA Ss y tj^im/^// lne Fanious star 'rSr^Lt- of Juarez" aaaV '^SmW'-' ?^m a^JL DARK v| CTORY" £5* £Jk J flß* Surpasses all Vr f > NX vmir memor y forever. ™^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^Bfff«rl3tLi«imWßßßßßßßßr»^a»B M B^BBBr186 words
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Article125 1939-12-28 12 Soviet -Japan Adjustment MllflW, Dec. 27. |T is announced (hat the Russian Government has appointed t'ade representatives to Japan. After eight meetings at Chita the joint Soviet- Japanese Mongolian-Man-'hukuan frontier commission has concluded its discussions by laying tne foundation for a settlement on Jan. 7, when the same commission willReuter - 125 words
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Article74 1939-12-28 12 Singapore, Wednesday SOH SEE TECK (14) a Hokkien youth was this morning ordered to receive four strokes of a light rot an and Jx months m the Salvation Army Home oy Mr. Conrad Oldham m the secc&l police court. The accused was charged for dishonestly retaining74 words
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Advertisement296 1939-12-28 12 mmmw^~ I ■aaaaaaaa— m •l W ll Hf jsmmm^anßrnM BY P&OandBRITISH INDIA.LINES (INCORPORATED IN ENGLAND) The 11.I 1 A O. S. N. Company will have a passenger sailing Westwards next nionlli. P. 0. STEAM NAY. CO. Collyer Quay 1 BRITISH INDIA STEAM NAVIGATION CO. SERVICES Bangkok Weekly Penang, Rangoon oz296 words
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Article297 1939-12-28 13 ■he following are results of matches I played on Boxing Day: I SOUTH "A" B Clapton O 2, Charlton 7. crystal P 0. Arsenal 3. Mill wall 6, Southend 1. Norwich 3. Watford 2. Tottenham 0, West Ham 1. I SOUTH "B" Aldershot 3. Fulham 3. Bournemouth297 words
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475 1939-12-28 13 Stirring Game I On The Padang s -C.C."A" 8 pts. 3rd. Ac Ac Reg. 6 pts. JTIRRING rugger was seen on the padang yesterday where an S.C.C. "A" fifteen defeated the 3rd Ac Ac Regiment fifteen by 8 points (d goal and a475 words
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Article48 1939-12-28 13 Playing on their own ground at Rangoon Road yesterday the Clerical Union lost to the Tan Tock Seng Hospital Recreation Club m a hockey friendly by 3 goals to 2. The scorers were: T.T.S.H.R.C.: Abdullah (2) and Chong Kow Thye. C.U.: Ismail (2).48 words
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Article134 1939-12-28 13 IN a friendly game of hockey played yesterday at the Ceylon Sports Club ground, the home team defeated th PW D. by one clear goal scored m 'ht first half of the game. Both teams were evenly matched vuth the home team having a slight134 words
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Article31 1939-12-28 13 The Indian General Hospital defeated the Sappers and Miners by three cWm goals yesterday m a game of hockej played on the Indian Association ground at Balrstier P'aln.31 words
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Miscellaneous21 1939-12-28 13 I TIDE TABLE TO-DAY High Water: 11.15 A.M. 10.2 ft. TO-MORROW High Water: 00.35 A.M. .9.1 ft. 11.56 P.M. 10.4 ft.21 words
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1075 1939-12-28 14 Motor Cyclist Victim Shouts "Oh My God" Singapore, Wednesday. I SWERVED on to the grass verge and then heard the motor-cyclist shout 'Oh my God, 1 after which there was an impact," was a dramatic statement made by Mr. Goh Hoon Seng, a District1,075 words
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Article143 1939-12-28 14 Mixed Foursomes At R.S.G.C. THE stcand bi-monthly mixed foursome* competition ot the Royal Singapore Golf Club was played on Sunday afternoon and resulted m a win for Major end Mrs. JR. Burne with a net score ol 34. 22 cards were taken out and the following returned. Major and Mrs.143 words
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Article86 1939-12-28 14 (From Our Own Reporter) Penang, Wednesday. ONE oi the biggest fir^s m Province Wellesley within recent times occurred m the early hours of yesterday at Tasek Glugor, a township about 15 miles from Bit'ter worth. Aoout 30 wooden houses were razed to the ground, it86 words
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Article65 1939-12-28 14 The following have accepted to play for S.C.C. v. R.A. (Changi> to-day at the S.C.C:— G. W. S. Waii PayLt. G. C. Fortin, R. A. U. Todd; J. P. Wood, W. J. Peel, Capt. J. R. Kellett; Capt. R. G. J. Kingsmill, T. A^ D. Hewan, Lt.-Comdr. F.65 words
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Article217 1939-12-28 14 THE thirty-fourth Trophy between the Singapore (>i c^ Club rugby XV and the Solans will be played on Saturilay at th padang. Originated m 1902, the trophy m jhes have been played m every on* 4 y?firs, I.e. 1903. 1914, 1915 mid 1911 To date Singapore217 words
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Article129 1939-12-28 14 Before a lage gathering, a fritaj came of badminton, consisting oit" ffn"i e es°and three at the court of the for t Sunday and resulted to a wm United Family BP. Bo th pa tie represented by their C division*. Results:-- nlavers mentis* (United Family B.P. piayerfir Heng"Biak129 words
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Article98 1939-12-28 14 TREASURY-AUDIT ANNUAL SOCCE The Treasury-Audit Spojjj"^ hold their annual soccer mawn the Marrieds and the !-t- to-morr Wilson Shield at Farrer^ Pa k t (Friday), at 5 p.m. -The 101 asked to turn up:— Fmbl 1 Marrieds .-Abdul Kanm. Em j^ Tamby Kechil. Sha'aban on Koh Chek Tuan, Teo 80098 words
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Article22 1939-12-28 14 Thornycrofts Sports Club J Duncan Roberts eleven by wu wm two m a friendly game oi Farrer Park last Saturday.22 words
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Article21 1939-12-28 15 I London. Wednesday. lvel Spot .Til 16 ver Forward 22 n io \\i GOLD, Fine, per oz. £8.8 021 words
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Article22 1939-12-28 15 I New Ycrk. Dec. 26. aw B B I .etTone ••lard April June 18 J 4 f Tone Jg j22 words
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Article98 1939-12-28 15 London. Wednesday. Millers 65 6 uniop Rubber eneral Electric 74/7 2 nperial Chemical In. 30 4V 2 i erial Tobacco 118 agio-Dutch 2 16 anadian Pacific 7 ondon Tin J/7 2 übber PI. In. Trust 34/14 tnga-l 1/10/2 ver Hitams juthern Kintas 15 9 Ex. Div. ihangs98 words
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Article40 1939-12-28 15 I London. Wednesday. larket Tone Quietly Steady loot H% b 1113 16 s lst Forward) Jan. 11 1116 b 11 *****s 2nd Forward) Jan/ March *****6 b 1113 16 s 3rd Forward) Apl/ June 11% b 11% s40 words
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Article46 1939-12-28 15 I London. Wednesday. 17T London on Paris ***** I7T London on Amsterdam 7.52 T T London on Shanghai 5 T T London on Hongkong Is. 3 l/32d. T T London on Japan Is. 2 1 l/32d. «7T London on New York 402.00 to 404.0046 words
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Article20 1939-12-28 15 I London, Wednesday. Cash Official Price £250 Buyers £250 \a Sellers forward (Official Price) £249*4 Buyers £249 Seller*20 words
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Article230 1939-12-28 15 THE report of Indragiri Rubber Ltd., for the year ended Sept. 30, 1939. to be presented at the annual general meeting to be held m French Bank Building on Friday, Jan. 5, 1940 at noon, reads, inter alia, as follows: The net profit for the year, subject230 words
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Article175 1939-12-28 15 London, Wednesday. Palm Oil (Malay) m bulk uigjSept. S'ment Not given Copra (Straits PMB) ieptember S'ment £11.0.0 sellers Sago Flour (Sarawak) Dumber S'ment JanjFeb Shipment Seller.^ Tapioca, Seed Pearl, .st Quality (Singapore) December S'ment. -He Sellers Pepper (FAQ) White Muntok Dec/ Jan. S'ment 4Te Value Peoner (FAQ) Black Lampong175 words
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Article114 1939-12-28 15 Geneva, Dec. 27. JEVERAL leading Bwiai newspapers publish to-day an advertisement by a Bcriin company, offering to sell various German patents to powerful enterprises. Industrial and financial quart*. rs m Switzerland are wondering whether there may not be concealed behind this offer a German project forReuter - 114 words
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Article164 1939-12-28 15 Fraser *s Dailx Report Singapore. Wednesday. BUSINESS m all sections was exceedingly quiet to-day when markets re-opened after being closed since Saturday, states Fraser ft Co. The local price of tin declined further to $126 V4 down 3 4 while the price of rubber at four o'clock164 words
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Advertisement11 1939-12-28 15 PASSENGER'S BAGGAGE South British hsurance Co., Ltd. jjj, ft Finlayson Green.11 words
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Advertisement125 1939-12-28 15 NEDERLANDSCHE 1 HANDELMAATSCHAPPIJ, N. V. Established by Royal Charter AD 1824 Incorporated m the Netherlands. (Netherlands Trading Society) BANKERS AMSTERDAM Paid Up Capital f. 40,030,000,Reserve Fund 10,500,00,London Correspondents NATIONAL PROVINCIAL BANK LIMITED. Head Office: AMSTERDAM Branches Holland:— Rotterdam, The Hague, and 64 branches and sub-branches at smaller places. Netherlands East125 words
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Advertisement31 1939-12-28 15 Oversea-Chinese Banking Corporation Limited beg to announce that their new branch office at Nos. 21 29 Jalan Tungku Ahmat Segamat, Johore will commence business on Thursday, Ith Jan., 1910 Masters i.31 words
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Article142 1939-12-28 16 Berlin. Dec. 27. |N the course of its announcement of Hitler's Christmas with the troops on the Western Front the official German News Agency says that on the way to the hills of Spichern the Fuehrer crossed Ihe French !"rontier and promoted the captain commanding theReuter - 142 words
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Article124 1939-12-28 16 Prices Of Galvanised Iron Goods A WARNING not to pay more than the fixed prices for galvanised iron and wire netting is issued by the Director of Engineering Stores, .Straits Settlements. "In the light of information at present available," states this notice, "it 01 likely that a material increase n124 words
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Article106 1939-12-28 16 I^lflou. Dec. 27. IUIE Air Ministry announces that throughout Christmas Day the ►i.A<F. continued its uarelaxed vigiltnce, their patrol covering the Briish fishing fleets m the North Sea. "Certain of our aircraft observed Gernan patrol vessels m the eastern North •3ea area. These vessels opened fire onReuter - 106 words
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Article172 1939-12-28 16 I Stockholm, Dec. 27. The Swedish newspaper Aftonbladet states that it was a quiet Christmas throughout Germany. There was no war news except a reported British air on Christmas Eve. Hitler spent Christmas with one ot l the staffs at the front, travelling very secretly by armoured trainReuter - 172 words
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Article68 1939-12-28 16 CHINESE KNIGHT'S GENEROSITY SIX Robert Ho Tung, well known for his philanthropic and busings interests m Hongkong, has offered to lend to His Majesty's Government the sum of £10.000. free of interest, for two years. This public-spirited offer has been gratefully accepted by the Government, on whose behalf a personal68 words
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Article606 1939-12-28 16 News In Romanised Malay Singapore. Wednesday. Pada han f-ll tirtak ada am?n dan sentosa di-medan barat baginiana sapatut-nyu hari ltu Offtnga Jerman telah menchuba menyerangbeberarw kali pada beberapa tempat dalam I bar!'- perkubuan pehak klta. Serangan mereka yang besar sa-kali telah melarat jadl suatu per'kelahlan besar sa-lama sembllan puloh mintt606 words
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Article395 1939-12-28 16 London. Dec. 2: IN a broadcast talk from London a Tuesday e venmg the Finnish Mini ter. M. Gripenberg. gave an acaC Russian, aggression against r_7eo3 In the early hours of Nov. 30 he 2 Soviet bombers without any w a r_ swooped down dropping bombsBritish Wireless - 395 words
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127 1939-12-28 16 Dublin Search For Stolen Ammunition Dublin. Dec 2^ I LARGE military force drew a w A round Dublin to-day. with the oo it is believed, of discovering son the ammunition seized dunn, on Phoenix Park magazhie on cm All hicoming buses were stopped^ the passengers requested to °P« suitcases andReuter - 127 words
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