The Straits Budget, 14 September 1939
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Title Section31 1939-09-14 1 The Straits Budget BEING THE WEEKLY ISSUE OF THE STRAITS TIMES f ESTABLISHED NEARLY A CENTURY J No. 4257. SINGAPORE. THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 14. 1939. Price 25 cts., (S.S. Currency) < t 7431 words
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Article, Illustration1000 1939-09-14 1 Singapore, Wednesday. to equip themselves fully for whatever part they may he called upon to play. Volunteers in Malaya ere cheerfully undergoing intensive training. Reservists of the Royal Air Force in Mulaya were mustered In Singapor. last Saturday. It is expected they win do refresher training—Straits Times picture. - 1,000 words
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Article, Illustration48 1939-09-14 1 Mr. Carveth Wells, explorer, author and lecturer, arrived in Malaya on Sunday with his wife. He intends to spend a month in this country gathering material fot lectures on u Malaya To-day” for the National Geographic Society, Washington.—Straits Times picture. —Straits Times picture.—Straits Times picture. - 48 words
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The Straits Budget
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Article1143 1939-09-14 1 —Straits Times, Sept. 7. For the past ten days every word ot a denunciatory character that has appeared in this column has been directed toward the criminals whose lust for power has plunged Europe into a state of war for the second time within a quarter of—Straits Times, Sept. 7. - 1,143 words
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Article694 1939-09-14 1 -Straits Times, Sept. 8. Chances that the war now raging in Europe will spread to this country are extremely remote. That remark is not meant to suggest that the high state of preparedness which has been reached by the armed forces in Malaya is in excess-Straits Times, Sept. 8. - 694 words
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Article374 1939-09-14 1 contribution next week —Straits Times, Sept. 8. With commendable promptitude, a group of Singapore women, headed by Lady Thomas, has issued an appeal for donations to a war charity fund to be known as the Malaya Patriotic Fund. The needs of men of the fighting services arecontribution next week !—Straits Times, Sept. 8. - 374 words
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Article1000 1939-09-14 2 a year hence.—Straits Times. Sept. 9. Rice production in Malaya must now be considered in terms not of Malay nationalism but of national emergency. This does not necessarily mean that war in Europe will affect Malaya’s imports of food acutely; on the contrary, it is probable,a year hence.—Straits Times. Sept. 9. - 1,000 words
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Article1154 1939-09-14 2 Straits Times, Sept. 11. During the crises that preceded the outbreak of war, newspapers were accused of giving too much news and increasing the nervousness of the populace thereby. Today, there are complaints of a shortage of news and the impression is widely held that Malaya is particularlyStraits Times, Sept. 11. - 1,154 words
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Article791 1939-09-14 3 miles in length.—Straits Times, Sept. 12. There has been a great deal of peculation as to the strength and resources of the Powers now at war. is impossible, of course, to obtain 1( liable information as to the size 1 the armed forces which havemiles in length.—Straits Times, Sept. 12. - 791 words
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Article395 1939-09-14 3 Straits Times, Sept. 12. In a recent leading article on the subject of profiteering we expressed the opinion that present retail prices should be based on the cost of present stocks; that the time to put up prices will come when new stocks, for which more has hadStraits Times, Sept. 12. - 395 words
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Article1033 1939-09-14 3 -Straits Times, Sept. 13. On the whole, Malaya’s transformation to a wartime basis has been carried out with remarkable smoothness. The various emergency schemes had been prepared well in advance and they were set in motion with surprisingly little fuss or confusion. True, a few startling anomalies-Straits Times, Sept. 13. - 1,033 words
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Article74 1939-09-14 4 ‘From Our Own Correspondent* Johore Bahru, Sept. 12. IT is understood that the Sultan of Johore is staying ‘‘somewhere in England’’ for the time being. The Sultan, who had been on holiday in Switzerland and other European countries, went to London when war became imminent.74 words
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Article82 1939-09-14 4 A LOCAL broadcasting service has been established in Sarawak to keep the population informed of routine defence measures and other news concerning the general security of the state. It is hoped by this means to ensure the fullest possible co-operation of all communities in any measures w'hich82 words
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88 1939-09-14 4 PEORGE RALPH HOPKINS, the Singapore dance band leader, was granted his application to make absolute the decree nisi against his wife, Florence Elizabeth Hopkins, before Sir Percy McElwaine, Chief Justice, S.S., in the Singapore High Court. The decree was made absolute subject to certain88 words
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136 1939-09-14 4 THE Government nas granted normal banking facilities to ncativ ail persons of German nationality, wno are no* on paroie. suoie;: oni\ to certain restrictions on foreign exchange. says a statement issued ay the Department of Information. In a very small number oi cases, the136 words
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74 1939-09-14 4 JOHORE’ S NEW DEPUTY PUBLIC PROSECUTOR cFrom Our Own Correspondent) Johore Bahru. Sept. 11. MR. M. Ismail, advocate and solicitor. Singapore and Johore, who is now acting as Second Magistrate. Johore Bahru, will take over duties from Innhe Abdul Hamid bin Dato Mustapha, Deputy Public Prosecutor. Johore. on Oct. 1.74 words
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Article59 1939-09-14 4 ALL ships entering the port oi Penang are to be subject to an examination, according to a notice to mariners All ships wishing to enter Penang are to proceed to the Examination Anchorage in the position shown above. Pilotage will be compulsory inside- the North Channel59 words
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DOMESTIC OCCURRENCES
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Article71 1939-09-14 4 WILTON.—At the Maternity Hospital. Singapore to Lena, wife of Mr. A. J. Wilton, a daughter. COLEMAN—On Sept. 5th, at Johore Bahru Hospital, to Betty <nee Bailey), wife of C. M. Coleman, a daughter. FLANAGAN.—At the Bungsar Hospital. Kuala Lumpur, on September 9 to Ebba. wife of E. Woulfe Flanagan.71 words
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Article18 1939-09-14 4 S. SOLOMON and MRS. H. COHEN nee Jacobs at Sourabaya, 17 August 1939. English papers please copy.18 words
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Article41 1939-09-14 4 The engagement is announced between Joyce Elizabeth, elder daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H. A. Byron, of Tuaran Estate. Jesselton, British North Borneo, and Lawrence Charles elder son of Mr. F. Anderson. C.S.I., C.I.E., and Mrs. Anderson, of Bahawalpur, India.41 words
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Article68 1939-09-14 4 THE marriage of Miss Seow Seok Cheow Neo, third daughter of the late Mr. Siew Slew Seong and Mrs. Seow Siew Seong, and sister-in-law of Messrs. Tham Tye Lock and Cheang Theam Kee, to Mr. Cheang Seng Kee, only son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Cheang Koh Eng,-68 words
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Article286 1939-09-14 4 Leaders Treat ’Em Rough The Outlook For Malaya Rice, War And Dollars Taking Stock What Germany Is Up Against Emergency Work Anomalies Telegrams— Covering past week's news 17 <>, Financial Supplement— Financial and Commercial New. to date, following page Malayan General News— Selangor Chinese Gift To British War Charity286 words
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Article131 1939-09-14 4 Monday, Aug. 28. His Excellency presided at a meeting of the Legislative Council held at the Council Chamber, Government Offices this morning Wednesday, Aug. 30 His Excellency presided at a meeting o. the Executive Council held at Government House this morning. Thursday, Aug. 31 At noon His Excellency131 words
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Article47 1939-09-14 4 (From Our Own Kuala Lumpur, Sept RESTRICTIONS on the sale, exporta- tion or removal of engineering stores in the Federated Malay States are announced in the FM S. Governin' nGazette, regulations are also public* 11 providing lor the requisitioning 1 stores by Government.47 words
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Obituary151 1939-09-14 4 DEATHS WE deeply regret to inform her many friends and relatives that Madam Joognee, beloved mother and mother-in-law respectively 0 f F. Balram Singh and Kumar Singh passed away peacefully at 7 a.m. on Saturday the 2nd day of September 1939 at her residence at No. 210, Race Course Road.151 words
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573 1939-09-14 5 More Than $51,000 Subscribed At Assembly Hall Meeting (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Sept. 10. magnificent response by local Chinese to the call A t() support Great Britain in the present war resulted in u()() being collected on the spot at a573 words
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Article135 1939-09-14 5 WAR was declared in the Straits Settlements by the following proclamation, issued by the Governor, Sir Shenton Thomas, on Sept. 8. Whereas. I. Thomas Shenton Whitelegge Thomas am satisfied by information recehed from a Secretary of State that war has broken out between His Majesty King135 words
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Article178 1939-09-14 5 Mr. F.J. Pigott Dies In Sydney 'From Our Own Correspondent) Sydney, Sept. 5. pORMER Colonial Engineer and Sur- voyor-General (Director of Public Works) in the Straits Settlements. Mr. F. J. Pigott. died in a private hospital in Sydney at the age of 74 years. Born in178 words
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Article651 1939-09-14 5 I’HE foilowing maximum retail prices have been fixed by the Food Contro*ler for the sale of certain foodstuffs: WHITE RICE Siam No. 2 Ordinary’ 5 cts. per katty Rangoon S. Q. Meedone 29 cts. per gantang Rangoon Meedone 27 Saigon No. 1 28 No. 2 26 PARBOILED651 words
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116 1939-09-14 5 Power Station Engineer Weds TURNBULL —SHIELS MR. John Turnbull, charge engineer Ol St James Power Station. Singapore, and son ol the late Mr. James Turnbull and Mrs. Turnbull of Galashiels. Scotland, was married to Miss Alison Hume Shiels, daughter of Mr. James and the late Mrs. Shiels. also of Galashiels.116 words
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Article207 1939-09-14 5 ARTICLES of absolute and condi- tional contraband are defined In a Gazette Extraordinary. They are ABSOLUTE CONTRABAND All kinds ol arms, ammunition, explosives, chemicals, or appliances suitable for use in chemical warfare, and machines for their manufacture or repair; component parts thereof; articles necessary or convenient for207 words
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Article45 1939-09-14 5 <From Our Own Correspondent) Penang, Sept. 11 AT the third annual meeting ol the China Distress Relief Fund held at the Penang Phllomatic Union yesterday evening, it was decided to donate $1,000 'Straits currency) to the Malaya Patriotic Fund.45 words
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Article, Illustration15 1939-09-14 5 .—Straits Times picture..—Straits Times picture. - 15 words
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724 1939-09-14 6 Increase Made To Implement Barter Agreement MINISTRY OF SUPPLY TO BUY FROM DEALERS IN BRITAIN From The Straits Times Financial Correspondent Singapore, Sept. y. THE permissible exportable amount ot rubber under the 1 International Rubber Regulation Agreement for the last quarter of this724 words
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Article, Illustration61 1939-09-14 6 New Reclamation Scheme’ s Progress Continued activity by small craft off Connaught Drive is havin' 7 its effect in the gradual extension of the coral uall which is the first part of the general reclamation scheme in this locality. .4 photographer ascended to the roof of Fullerton Building to takeding to take this shot.—Straits Timec picture. - 61 words
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Article54 1939-09-14 6 jyjß. J. Riddell has been appointed to the Ministry of Supply in London and will be detailed to act as purchaser of rubber required for the Anglo-American barter agreement. the Straits Times understands. Mr. Riddell was formerly manager of the Singapore branch of the P.54 words
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455 1939-09-14 6 (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Sept. 7. THE salary scheme for locally appointed dental officers ap A pointed by Government in the Federated Malay States Medical Department has just been formulated, with a startin': salary of $225 a month. Four graduates of the455 words
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Article106 1939-09-14 6 THE following items concerning Volunteers appeared in last week’s Straits Settlements Government Gazette: Resignation by Lieut. J. C. MacLeod of his Commission in the S.S.R.N.V.R. List II accepted Seoond-Lieut. G. G. Wilson. S.S.V.F., to be Acting Captain whilst second-in-command of Singapore Fortress Company R.E. (V) Promotion of Lieut. Khiam106 words
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Article120 1939-09-14 6 NOTIFICATIONS in the Straits Settlements Government Gazette last week included Mr R E Turnbull. M.C.S.. to officiate as Third Magistrate. Singapore. Mr. J. Fletcher-Cooke. M.C.S.. to officiate as Fourth Magistrate. Singapore Mr F G. Lundon appointed to the Board of Architects. Mr. A M. Ibrahim granted licence120 words
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Article46 1939-09-14 6 (From Our Own Corresponded 1 m Batavia, Sept. Photography in the harbour Tanjr.ng Priok, port of has been prohibited. Passenger ships leaving or arriving at the hour are warned to give their to the purser of the ship for sate ing.46 words
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194 1939-09-14 6 CHIPPING in the port of Singapore is expected either to maintain normal levels or to surpass them now that war has broken cut. Though shipping schedules have been interrupted on a number of routes and though there are now no German194 words
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647 1939-09-14 7 Full Agreement And Readiness For Emergencies By the Straits Times Indian Correspondent Singapore, Sept. 5. |M)IAN reaction to the declaration of war on Germany hy i Great Britain and France is one of complete approval. The impression that Japan will be neutral is a647 words
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Article97 1939-09-14 7 /"\N his way back to Singapore from England where he had been for an operation, Mr. G. O. Mathieu, aged 43, of the sewerage department, Singapore Municipality, died in the Red Sea on Sept. 1. He was travelling on the I ederland Line97 words
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Article, Illustration108 1939-09-14 7 THE King has approved of the appointment of Colonel (temporary Brigadier) M. D. GambierParry, M.C., who at present commands the Malaya Infantry Brigade, as Aide-de-Camp to the King, with effect from Oct. 15. states The Times. His appointment is in succession to Colonel (temporary Brigadier)108 words
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512 1939-09-14 7 DESTRICTIONS on aircraft flying over the Colony or its territorial waters have been imposed* by the Governor, Sir Shenton Thomas. The order, published in a Government Gazette, states. No aircraft shall fly between the hours of sunset and sunrise except by special permission of512 words
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230 1939-09-14 7 AN order issued by the Governor last night under the Defence Regulations announces that the St. James Power Station and sub-stations have been declared protected areas and no person shall be In the premises other than: a member of His Majesty’s forces230 words
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Article122 1939-09-14 7 ENACTMENT <From Our Own Correspondent.) Johore Bahru, Sept 6. THE following notification Is publish in a gazette extraordinary issue today:— 1 The Sultan-in-Council being satisfied that it is expedient in the public Interest to take steps to Increase and regulate the distribution and supply and to conserve122 words
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Article94 1939-09-14 7 following classes and descrip- tions of persons are exempted from th*; restriction imposed on persons embarking in the Colony as passengers by sea or air for places outside Ma'ayi. Any Asiatic native of British India. Ceylon or the British Protected States of India; Any Asiatic native of94 words
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Article96 1939-09-14 7 FOR proceeding to Johore without having his certificate of registration endorsed by the Registrar of Aliens, Leo Heyde Peterson, a 28-year-old Dane, was fined $5 in the Singapore Third Police Court Peterson, who pleaded guilty to the charge, was alleged to have left Singapore96 words
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Article39 1939-09-14 7 AS a farewell to Mr. Tan Seng Kee, senior clerk of the Transhipment Department, Singapore Harbour Board, who retires shortly after 42 years’ service. members of the department gave a dinner at the New World39 words
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Article388 1939-09-14 8 Appeal Issued To Country From Government House THE creation of a Malayan war charity fund was announced last week in an appeal issued from Government House, Singapore. It is to he known as “The Malaya Patriotic Fund and the appeal is signed by Lady Thomas;388 words
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95 1939-09-14 8 /GERMAN freighters a few months ago started a new system of bringing coal from Germany and storing it on Harbour Board ground here. Most recent to arrive was the Vogtland, the German freighter which left Singapore suddenly at midnight, taking away six local Germans and95 words
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91 1939-09-14 8 P. T. EXPLAIN FADE-OUT OUT OF B.B. C. fFrom Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Sept. 7. OOSTS and Telegraphs Department engineers explain a fade-out of wireless reception at the time that the BBC. news was being broadcast to the East at 7.45 o’clock this morning as due to excessive sunspot91 words
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Article163 1939-09-14 8 No More Ships To Leave Singapore N° more pilgrim ships will leave Singapore for Jeddah this year. Only the one, the Blue Funnel vessel Myrmidon, has so far left for Jeddah, whence the pilgrims disembark to travel overland to Mecca She took 400 pilgrims from Singapore and163 words
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Article273 1939-09-14 8 Worst Outbreak For 20 Years MANY CASES AMONG SCHOOL CHILDREN I (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penang, Sept. 8. PENANG is in the grip of the worst typhoid epidemic for the last 20 years and medical authorities believe the worst has yet to come. Several cases have already273 words
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445 1939-09-14 8 (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Sept. 6. pOR the first time for many years, a crowded Supreme Court today heard Mr. Justice Cussen sentence a woman to death. She was Pappa, who with her brother John, was cnarged with the murder of a445 words
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Article293 1939-09-14 8 How Public Might Help In Colony AT a time when the thoughts of many residents in the Colony are turn ing to means of helping men of the military forces, comes a practical proposal which should have wide appeal* Prime mover behind the suggestion is Inspector M.293 words
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Article208 1939-09-14 8 Funnel Of One Painted Like Dutch Line (From Our Own Correspondent) Batavia, Sept. 5. ANOTHER German ship, the Nordmark, has arrived in the roads at Tandjong Priok, port ot Batavia. Her funnel was painted in the colours of a Dutch line, and the name of the208 words
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Article107 1939-09-14 9 (From Our Own Correspondent) l.ondon, Sept. 5. IIiIALAYA House has been overwhelmed with applications from Malayans on leave anxious to join the fighting and other Services, wives wanting passages to rejoin husbands in Malaya, and Malay ex-seamen domiciled in Britain, with English wives, who arc107 words
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1208 1939-09-14 9 Laws Passed By Council Cannot Be Held By Court To Be Ultra Vires A full court of five judges which sat in appeal in Johore reA ce ntly has decided that no legislation which the legislature of the State of Johore chooses1,208 words
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Article36 1939-09-14 9 riE Governor has appointed the Public Trustee to be custodian of enemy property under the Trading with the Enemy Ordinance This announcement is made in a Government Gazette Extraordinary issued last week.36 words
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195 1939-09-14 9 (From Our Own Correspondent) Batavia, Sept. 2. EXPORT of certain articles has been banned in the Netherlands Indies. In a broadcast, Mr. Van Mook, Director of the Department of Economic Affairs at Batavia, explained that several economic measures would be taken with effect195 words
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Article298 1939-09-14 9 Mr. MacDonald War Sacrifices COLONIES’ PART IN GREAT STRUGGLE A PERSONAL message from Mr. Malcolm MacDonald, M.P., Secretary of State for the Colonies, has been sent to the people of Malaya. "I know that while war clouds were hanging threateningly over us. the peoples of British lands298 words
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Article79 1939-09-14 9 DETURNING to Singapore from Jox hore last week on a motor-cycle, Private Harold William Silke, aged 25. of the R.A.M.C., Singapore, was involved in a collision with a lorry and killed. The accident occurred about 2.45 p.m. near the 5 l 2 milestone, Pandan. It is believed79 words
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Article130 1939-09-14 9 DOBERT Edward Hughes, 18-year- old private of the Loyal Regiment was discharged, the discharge not amounting to an acquittal, when he appeared in the Singapore Third Police Court last week on a charge of housebreaking. It was stated that the Deputy Public Prosecutor wished to withdraw the charge130 words
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55 1939-09-14 9 AN announcement issued by the Department of Information states: At the request of the Admiralty there is to be partial mobilization of the R.N.V.R. in the Colony. This is only a precautionary measure and the men mobilized will man auxiliary craft but there is55 words
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Article259 1939-09-14 10 Subject To Army Act As If On Active Service VOLUNTEERS NOT AFFECTED, SAYS COLONIAL SECRETARY Singapore, Sept. 4. A proclamation making the forces in the Colony temporarily subject to the Army Act as if they were on active service for a period of three months from259 words
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Article250 1939-09-14 10 How To Serve Empire Best A COMMUNIQUE from the Secretary for Detence, Malaya, states. “It has come to the notice of the Government that there Ls a doubt in the minds of many members of the European British community as to the manner in which they can250 words
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Article206 1939-09-14 10 Ordinary Trade Not Affected IN a Gazette notification issued on Saturday an order is made prohibiting the export of all articles of lood to which the Food Control Ordinance has been made applicable otherwise than under permit, states an official statement issued last week. These206 words
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Article33 1939-09-14 10 CREIGHT rates of the Straits Home- ward Conference have been increased by 20 per cent, and all conference contracts with shippers have been cancelled except the Straits copra contract.33 words
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Article88 1939-09-14 10 “W K SHOULD like to show our W gratitude to the British authorities,” stated a German non-Aryan to a reporter when he had been released on parole by the police. We should like to help in any work the Government cares to give us.88 words
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Article175 1939-09-14 10 All-Up Service j Suspended 1 T*HE suspension of the all-up air mail services to countries participating in the Empire air mail scheme is referred to in an announcement by Captain T. P. Coe, Director-General of Posts and Telegraphs, Malaya. All first class mail matter for countries175 words
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Article98 1939-09-14 10 CONSIGNEES or owners of non-tran-shipment goods now in the custody of the Singapore Harbour Board are advised to make preliminary arrangements for the early removal of such goods from the Board’s premises, states a notice issued by the Board. If an emergency arises, states98 words
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235 1939-09-14 10 Malayans heard Sir Shenton Thomas speak last week than have ever before listened to the words of a Governor and High Commissioner. His speech came through loudspeakers in every part of the country—in the towns, in the rural areas, on rubber estates and235 words
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433 1939-09-14 10 j USE OF WIRELESS AND LIGHTS THE following restrictions 1 British merchant ships in r a; are announced by the Maater'mS 3 Straits Settlements. Command" Mo wireless message is to be sent or werod without direct orders from the L?' o: offletr of the watch.433 words
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130 1939-09-14 10 I AND transport may be requisitioned under the Defence Regulations (Requisition of Land Transport) Order. 1939. published in a Government Gazette Extraordinary. The following authorities have been appointed: Mr. E. M. F. Fergussor. (Singapore); Mr. M. J. Thorpe 'Penang); Mr. G. W. Bryant (Malacca). Power130 words
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56 1939-09-14 10 THE Singapore Trophy accelera’i' 1 tests of the Automobile Association of Malaya will not be held on Sept as arranged, the event having been postponed to a more suitable date. be announced later. This step is taken owing to majority of officials and compete being fully56 words
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527 1939-09-14 11 Among Them Was Man Who Was Here During Last War REGISTRAR OF ALIENS’ OFFICE HAS VERY BUSY DAY Singapore, Sept. 5. THIRTY-FOUR Aryan Germans, in Singapore when war 1 was declared, were sent to an internment camp yesterday. Two others were exempted527 words
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Article177 1939-09-14 11 (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Sept. 4. gECAUSE of the small number of Germans still in the Federated Malay States who are regarded as full nationals of an enemy state, it is not likely that an internment camp will be provided in the Fedelation. Only177 words
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Article, Illustration66 1939-09-14 11 Testing of the control room in the A.R.p. building, High Street, ices carried out last week, by the staff of the P. and T. Department. From this room there is direct connection with seven loudspeakers in different parts of the city. Thus in an emergency contact—Straits Times picture. - 66 words
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125 1939-09-14 11 All Have Been Offered Work In Singapore Branch THE four senior officers of the Bangkok branch of the Over- sea-Chinese Banking Corporation, Ltd., who were arrested and held for about five weeks in the Thailand capital have been released without being charged. Three of125 words
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59 1939-09-14 11 (From Our Own Correspondent) Batavia, Sept. 7. the second pilot of a K.L.M. plane, 1 Georg Klein, a German, was interned at Calcutta when the plane landed there on its way from Holland to Java. Two passengers of German nationality who are Jewish refugees59 words
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139 1939-09-14 11 (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Sept. 6. State Treasurer, Selangor, has been appointed Custodian of Enemy Property in the Federated Malay States. Notifications in the Government Gazette call for the payment to him of all moneys “which would but for the existence of a139 words
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45 1939-09-14 11 IN connection with the partial mobilization of the R.N.V R. in the Colony, a notification in a Government Gazette Extraordinary issued last week states that the members of the force are detailed for signals, wireless and patrol duties.45 words
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528 1939-09-14 11 (From Our Own Correspondent) Johore Bahru, Sept. 6. Regulations restricting the flying of aircraft over the State of Johore and its territorial waters by the Sultan are announced in a gazette extraordinary. The regulations are as follows: No aircraft shall fly between the hours528 words
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300 1939-09-14 12 Four And A-Half Inches Of Rain Results In Overflow Of Drains Singapore, Sept. 7. A TWO-HOUR scjuall which hit the south-east of Malaya soon after one o’clock yesterday afternoon caused extensive Hooding in Singapore and uprooted trees. Four and a half inches of rain fell300 words
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Article55 1939-09-14 12 (From Our Own Correspondent) Batavia, Sept. 5. THE world’s biggest tin dredge, the 1 Marimata, which left Rotterdam for the Indies on July 21, has passed through the Red Sea, and is now considered out of the danger zone. The dredge is due in55 words
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Article191 1939-09-14 12 Exceptions To Ban On Leaving pXCFPTIONS to the general rule that European British subjects will not be permitted to leave the Colony outlined in a commu1 nique !ssu< d by the Secretary for Defence. Malaya, Mr. C. A. Vlie- land. Here is the communique: “With reference191 words
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88 1939-09-14 12 THE band and a firing party of the 2nd Battalion. Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders attended the funeral at Bldadari last week of Private Harold William Silke. ol the R.A.M.C., Singapore, who was killed when involved in collision with a lorry while riding a inotoicycle near88 words
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Article, Illustration43 1939-09-14 12 Java's leading men: From left, Mr Voorneman, Batavia's Mayor, Jonkheer Tjarda Van Starkenborgh Stachouiver, Governor-General of the Netherlands Indies, and Mr. Jansen, icho uas Mayor of Batavia when Mr. Voorneman went on leave. They were visiting Batavia's annual fair.43 words
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428 1939-09-14 12 Misadventure Verdict On Gordon Highlander Corporal A FATAL motor accident in Tampines Road on Aug. 22 in which Lance Corporal George Ross Tevendale, of the 2nd Battalion, Gordon Highlanders, received fatal injuries, had its sequel in the Singapore Coroner’s Court before Mr.428 words
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1613 1939-09-14 13 Methods Of Treatment Of Branch And Root Diseases By Our Planting Correspondent l\ these days when new land is 1* hoiiiK opened up from virgin nir ie*there is many a planter who, first time, is meeting pronot encountered in replanting. was partly1,613 words
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Article133 1939-09-14 13 (From Our Own Correspondent) Johore Bahru, Sept. 6. AJVR. G. R. Sykes, the Food Controller, Johore, in exercise of the powers conferred upon him under the Food Control Enactment, makes an order, which, he says, may be cited as the Rice (Publication of Price) Order.133 words
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Article81 1939-09-14 13 (From Our Own Correspondent) Taiping, Sept. 6. A SEVERE rainstorm swept Taiping and district at 4 p.m to-day. flooding the low lying areas. It was the first storm experienced in several months. Many small trees in the town were uprooted and in Tupai village a coconut palm81 words
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Article, Illustration223 1939-09-14 13 St. Paul’s Church Wedding JAMES —ANGUS pr St. Paul’s Church last week, Miss Myrtle Angus, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Angus, of Singapore, was married to Mr. Herbert James, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. F. James, of Wales. Archdeacon Graham White took the service, while Mrs.Straits Times picture. - 223 words
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Article123 1939-09-14 13 ■T'HREE sons, four daughters, 37 grandchildren and four greatgrandchildren survive Mrs. M. S. Vanderput. a member of Singapore’s Dutch Burgher community, who died last week at her residence. 37. Wilkinson Road, at the age of 81 years. She was the widow' of the late123 words
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1455 1939-09-14 14 Stay At Jobs, Says Governor In Broadcast Address PENINSULA’S CONTRIBUTION MUST BE LARGELY ECONOMIC AN appeal to the men of Malaya to resist theii natural impulse to join the fighting forces in Europe and to stay at their jobs unless they are specifically requested to1,455 words
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62 1939-09-14 14 THE Governor, Sir Shenton Thomas, in a letter to Mr. S. J. Chan, Chinese Member of the Executive Council of the Colony, slates that he has been asked by the Secretary of State for the Colonies to convey to the Chinese community the deep appreciation62 words
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Article152 1939-09-14 14 Greater Decree Of Readiness FORT CANNING STATEMENT r yROOP movements in Mal aV which place the garrison* It Singapore and Penang in m a readiness are referred to in a mtinique issued by Fort C anning military headquarters. “It is officially announced th.» certain moves of troops,152 words
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Article140 1939-09-14 14 P. T. Director's Assurance MALAYAN Savings Bank depositors are assured that their money is perfectly safe in a communique issued by Captain T. P. Coe, Director-General of Posts and Telegraphs. “Post Office Savings Bank depositors are warned against persons who may endeavour to exploit the present140 words
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440 1939-09-14 14 “'pELL the accused that in view of the extenuating circumstances which counsel has put forward, I will not impose a sentence of imprisonment but fine him $75, in default of payment to undergo two months’ rigorous imprisonment." Thus stated Mr. L. C. Goh in the440 words
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1347 1939-09-14 15 London, Sept. 7. “THE sinking of the Athenia, with its scenes of death and terror, virtually opened the war, and no denials or inventions on the part of Germany will convince the public of German innocence of this crime, which has profoundly1,347 words
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92 1939-09-14 15 Reuter. London, Sept. 7. Dari.l AMENT adjourned to-day until Wednesday. Mr. Greenwood thanked Mr. Chamberlain for his statement and asked the Premier to keep the country informed promptly, whether the news was good or bad. If the magnificent statement about the KielReuter. - 92 words
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Article257 1939-09-14 15 Reuter. Confidence In Armed Forces London, Sept. 3. THE King has sent messages to the 1 Navy, army and air force. His Majesty’s telegram to Mr. Winston Churchill. First Lord of the Admiralty, says. Once again the Royal Navy has assumed the protection of the British EmpireReuter. - 257 words
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Article102 1939-09-14 15 —Reuter. Stirring British Call To Czechs Slovaks London, Sept. 6. “W E are calling from London to Prague and Bratislava,” begins a declaration of the British Labour Party to the Czecho-Slovak nation appealing to the people not to desert the flag taken over in—Reuter. - 102 words
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Article133 1939-09-14 15 Reuter. Reuter. people of the Homeland.” Reuter and British Wireless. All Over 15 Years Of Age Must Report To Poliee Berlin, Sept. 7. ALL British subjects over 15 years must report to the nearest police station within 24 hours, according to a decree issued by the– Reuter.; Reuter.; people of the Homeland.” Reuter and British Wireless. - 133 words
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231 1939-09-14 16 “Might Regard Third Power Or Powers As Her Enemy” Tokio, Sept. 5. CTRESSING that the correct translation of the Japanese Government’s statement yesterday evening is that Japan will not “meddle” in the European war hut will concentrate in the settlement of the China incident,231 words
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Article96 1939-09-14 16 —Reuter. Montreal, Sept. 4. CCORES of German citizens in Montreal and other parts of Canada have been arrested by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, acting under the Enemy Alien Act. At the house of one German a shortwave wireless transmitter was seized. Thirty-six Germans were—Reuter. - 96 words
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64 1939-09-14 16 —Reuter. Brussels, Sept. 4. PYE-WITNESSES describe the Berlin populace as displaying .neither the wild enthusiasm of 1914 nor outbursts ol hatred or bitterness. Crowds listened to the broadcast of the British ultimatum without signs of approval or disapproval. There have been no demonstrations outside the—Reuter. - 64 words
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56 1939-09-14 16 Reuter. Warsaw, Sept. 4 IT is now revealed six bombs fell around the villa occupied by the United States Ambassador, Mr. Drexel Biddle, and his family, at Konstancsin. A house nearby was destroyed and Mr. Biddle’s horse damaged. It is stated Mr. Biddle hasReuter. - 56 words
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Article18 1939-09-14 16 -Reuter. Helsinki, Sept. 4. XHE FINNISH Government has declared it will maintain complete neutrality—Reuter.-Reuter. - 18 words
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Article160 1939-09-14 16 -Reuter. U.S. Press Tributes To Mr. Chamberlain New York, Sept. 4. AMERICA'S warm sympathy with Great Britain and France is voiced in leading articles in the American Press, the New York Times declaring that Mr. Chamberlain is rising magnificently to the responsibility of a great decision.-Reuter. - 160 words
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Article67 1939-09-14 16 -Reuter. London, Sept. 5. INFORMATION has oeen received that the German ships Olinda and Carl Fritzer. have been sunk and that, their crews are safe The Olinda <4.570 tons* is reported to have sailed from Buenos Aires for Hamburg on Aug 28 and the-Reuter. - 67 words
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Article170 1939-09-14 16 -Reuter. British Banks* Action At Shanghai Shanghai, Sept. 5. ALL German deposits in British hanks have been confiscated. Depositors had not withdrawn their money in the firm conviction Britain would not go to war against Germany. Germans living in the French Concession are being allowed to remain-Reuter. - 170 words
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81 1939-09-14 16 —Reuter Reuter. London, Sept. 6. •TWELVE British bombers raided Wilhelmshaven and Cuxhaven at 6 p.m. on Monday, according to the official Goman news agency, winch asserts tl at live wcv* brought down Brussels, Sept. 4. IfING LEOPOLD has taken over the command of the Belgian—Reuter; Reuter. - 81 words
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125 1939-09-14 16 Reuter. IXI Washington, Sept. 6. |N proclaiming the Neutrality Act President Roosevelt reaffirmed the ban on shipments of arms, but said the ban would not apply to raw materials “or any other articles or materials not of the same general character.”Reuter. - 125 words
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268 1939-09-14 16 —Reuter. Premier Resigns When His Motion For Neutrality Is Rejected Cape Town, Sept 5 FOLLOWING the defeat of his motion on neutrality i n the r Assembly, Gen. J. B. M. Hertzog, the Prime Minister and Minister of External Affairs,has resigned. Gen. J.—Reuter. - 268 words
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Article91 1939-09-14 16 —Reuter Takes Three Portfolios Cape Town, Sept. 6. GEN. J. C. Smuts, formerly Minister of Justice, will take the portfolios of External Affairs and Defence, as well as being Prime Minister, in the new cabinet which he formed to-day following the resignation of Gen. J.—Reuter - 91 words
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Article30 1939-09-14 16 Reuter. Washington. Sept. 6. THE South African Minister has ad1 vised the United States Government that South Africa is at war with Germany.—Reuter.Reuter. - 30 words
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69 1939-09-14 16 -Reuter. London, Sept. 6 IN the House of Commons the Under- Secretary for Foreign Affair. R. A. Butler, said bombing by Genn aircraft in Poland had been 8 pn( r directed against objectives CI S some military purpose and not ir criminately against the civilian-Reuter. - 69 words
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97 1939-09-14 17 —Reuter. London, Sept. 6. V ONDON instead of Hamburg is now the terminus of the Japanese steamship service to Europe in view of the blockading of the North Sea by the British Navy. Ten Japanese steamers in European waters have been ordered to return—Reuter. - 97 words
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Article, Illustration243 1939-09-14 17 -Reuter Aerial Offensive Reports From Western Front London, Sept. 6. rpHK official Polish news agency in Warsaw an- nounces that 30 Polish planes raided Berlin yesterday and that all returned to their bases. It is announced that seven German bombers which raided Warsaw yesterday were-Reuter - 243 words
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Article88 1939-09-14 17 Reuter. London, Sept. 6. THE British Army is now a single unit following the passing of the Armed Forces (Conditions of Service) Act. The Territorial Army ceases to have an independent existence and all units oi the Regular Army, Territorial Army, Militia and AuxiliaryReuter. - 88 words
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Article64 1939-09-14 17 -Reuter. London, Sept. 6. QRDERS have been issued fixing provisional prices for tea and bringing under control the wholesale and import trade in tea. The Food Department is taking over stocks in bond in the United Kingdom and all arriving from now onwards. Wholesale and-Reuter. - 64 words
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27 1939-09-14 17 MINISTER FOR LABOUR NATIONAL SERVICE -Reuter. London, Sept. 5. AN Order-in-Councll on Thursday will make Mr. Ernest Brown both Minister of Labour and Minister for National Service.—Reuter.-Reuter. - 27 words
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35 1939-09-14 17 •Reuter. London, Sept. 6. |HE Ministry of Information states that it is reported from Ankara that t:f German-Turkish commercial treaty, i<‘h expired on Aug. 31, has not been Viewed.—Reuter.•Reuter. - 35 words
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Article185 1939-09-14 17 —British Wireless. STATEMENT BY HOME SECRETARY London. Sept. 4. WHEN announcing in the House of Commons the action to be taken regarding enemy aliens, the Home Secretary. Sir John Anderson, said that a larere proportion of Germans and Austrians In this country are refugees and there—British Wireless. - 185 words
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Article57 1939-09-14 17 -Reuter. London, Sept. 5. IT is officially announced the British steamer Bosnia (2,400 tons) sank All hands were rescued by a Norwegian tanker except a fireman who is reported dead. London, Sept. 7. SIR Nevile Henderson, the former British Ambassador in Berlin, and all members of his-Reuter. - 57 words
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Article37 1939-09-14 17 —Reuter. Paris, Sept. 7. THE Government has issued a warning that anyone entering a building for the purpose of committing burglary during an airraid alarm will be liable to the death penalty.—Reuter.—Reuter. - 37 words
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Article136 1939-09-14 17 Reuter. Travancore Offers Men And Money Simla, Sept. 7. SO many offers of service have been received by the Government of India that it has found it necessary to request the public to continue ordinary occupations and avoid dislocation of Industry. The Maharaja of Travancore hasReuter. - 136 words
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Article70 1939-09-14 17 Reuter. Baghdad, Sept. 7. TTHE Government of Iraq has decided to sever relations with Germany. The Government has informed the German Minister that he must leave the country within 24 hours and the Iraq representative in Berlin has been instructed to ask for a passport.Reuter. - 70 words
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240 1939-09-14 17 London, Sept. 5. THE submarine which fired the torpedo at the liner A Athenia came to the surface a short distance from the sinking ship, survivors who reached shore to-day revealed. Some survivors report that after breaking the surface the submarine shelled the sinking240 words
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Article124 1939-09-14 17 Reuter. Reuter Toronto, Sept. 5. THE Ottawa correspondent of the Toronto Globe and Mail writes: “Dr. Erich Win dels, German ConsulGeneral in Canada, told me to-day that Canadian ships of British registry could expert to be torpedoed and attacked if they ventured on the highReuter.; – Reuter - 124 words
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301 1939-09-14 18 British Wireless. “ATTACK WILL HAVE EFFECT ON FUTURE WAR AT SEA'’ l/ondon. Sept. 7. THE Ministry of Information has issued a fairly full account I of the first active operation of the K.A.F. in the war—the successful attack on the German naval basesBritish Wireless. - 301 words
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60 1939-09-14 18 —Reuter. London, Sept. 7. THE Board of Trade is controlling the export and import of about 500 articles. They include coal, various metals, iron ores, scrap, oils, fats, greases, machinery, cotton yarn and manufactures, flax, jute, woollens, worsteds, and chemical dyes. Prohibited imports include—Reuter. - 60 words
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Article134 1939-09-14 18 Reuter i. Reuter. London, Sept. 5 A register for every single member of the 48,000,000 inhabitants of Great Britain is provided for in the National Registration Bill which the House of Commons will discuss in committee to-day. The compulsory register will have three objects. Firstly i,o– – Reuter; i. Reuter. - 134 words
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Article49 1939-09-14 18 -Reuter. London, Sept. 4. THE maximum wholesale and retail prices for all categories of fresh and imported canned meat has been fixed by an order under the defence regulations. The price provisionally will not exceed the average ruling at the Aug. ?5 weekend —Reuter.-Reuter. - 49 words
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Article139 1939-09-14 18 —Reuter. Nothing In Common With Nazi Regime London, Sept. 5. pERMAN workers and peasants do not want war,” says a message from the German Independent Socialists to the British Independent Labour Party. The statement, written on the eve of the outbreak of war, says: “Though—Reuter. - 139 words
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Article46 1939-09-14 18 -Reuter. London, Sept. 4. MEARLY 600,000 adults and children had been evacuated from London alone up to midnight on Sunday without a single accident. In addition, 5,000 hospital patients were moved, according to Mr. Herbert Morrison, chairman of the London County Council.—Reuter.-Reuter. - 46 words
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Article52 1939-09-14 18 Geneva, Sept. 7. THE Red Cross International Com--1 mittee has informed the governments of belligerent states and several neutral countries that preparations are being made to open a central agency lor information concerning war prisoners. The agency will tunction on the same lines as during the52 words
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47 1939-09-14 18 Reuter. London, Sept. 8. CIR Frederic Leith Ross, chief eccnomic adviser to the British Government, has been appointed directorgeneral of the newly-formed Ministry ol Economic Warfare Sir George Mounsy, assistant undersecretary of the Foreign Office, has neen appointed secretary to the ministry —Reuter.Reuter. - 47 words
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Article154 1939-09-14 18 —Reuter. Saarbruecken Being Evacuated Copenhagen, Sept. 6. •"PHE Berlin correspondent of the Danish newspaper B e r 1 i n s k e Tidende says that the German authorities reluse to publish lists of casualties. He says that relations of the German dead are informed, but—Reuter. - 154 words
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Article60 1939-09-14 18 —Reuter. T'HE Warsaw radio station is regularly including in news bulletins in German long lists of names of German officers and men taken prisoners, and a few words of comfort are usually addressed to their families in Germany so that, in spite of the Gestapo,—Reuter. - 60 words
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68 1939-09-14 18 Reuter. Dairen. Sept. 8. 'Y'HE German merchantmen Saarland, Havenstein and Fulda are held up ht Dairen apparently fearing to leave port for fear of capture or destruction. The Saarland and Havenstein are loaded with soya beans, while the Fulda has cancelled her arrangementsReuter. - 68 words
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165 1939-09-14 18 —Reuter. London, Sept. 7. THE 10,000,000 leaflets dropped in Germany by R.A.F. plane. 1 said that the Reich had forced the war on Britain know’ j n g it would involve mankind in a worse calamity than 1014 Never has a Government ordered—Reuter. - 165 words
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282 1939-09-14 18 —Reuter. Support In All Questions Of Trade, Shipping Finance Cape Town, Sept. 7. COUTH Africa is at war with Germany, it is announced. and arrangements are being made for the diplomatic representatives of each country to be withdrawn immediately. The new Prim'*—Reuter. - 282 words
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Article80 1939-09-14 18 Reuter. London. Sept. 4. THE appointment of ministers not m the War Cabinet was announc'd to-night. Mr. W. S. Morrison remains ChanceJlor of the Duchy of Lancaster, but becomes also Minister for Food. Mr. Morrison will continue to as* 1 the Minister for Co-ordination of I)rReuter. - 80 words
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317 1939-09-14 19 -Reuter. COMMUNICATIONS CUT AS GERMANS RETREAT Paris, Sept. 8. niK successful French advance continues into the 1 Siegfried line, on the Western Front near Saarbruecken, where fierce battles are raging, according to n official communique issued this evening by French Army headquarters. At points where-Reuter. - 317 words
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Article78 1939-09-14 19 —Reuter. London, Sept. 8. jHE Ministry of Information reports complaints by German soldiers stationed in the Siegfried Line that dug-outs are crammed with munitions, that air in the dug-outs is foul owing to defective ventilation, that the ore heavily protected dug-outs are oot yet ready and—Reuter. - 78 words
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35 1939-09-14 19 EmpText Kobe, Sept. 7. Fhe Rickmers liner R.C. Rickmers m Dairen, and the Hamburg-Ame-;'u 'a vessel Munsterland. from Hong hong, have taken refuge here after evading the British China Squadron.EmpText - 35 words
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Article86 1939-09-14 19 —Reuter. London, Sept. 8. “IT is now palpably evident that Germany is prosecuting an unrestricted submarine campaign, that German submarine commanders have been given orders to sink merchant ships on sight and without warning,” states a communique issued by the Ministry of Information. “It is also—Reuter. - 86 words
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Article139 1939-09-14 19 —Reuter. Fresh Polish Raid On Berlin London, Sept. 8. *THE Royal Air Force successfully carried out. without disaster, •mother reconnaissance flight over North Germany this morning to distribute more than 3,500,000 copies of the note to the German people. It is announced by the Polish Embassy—Reuter. - 139 words
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29 1939-09-14 19 -Reuter. London, Sept. 6. THE King has approved the appointment of the Duke of Gloucester as chiei liaison officer with the field forces.—Reuter.-Reuter. - 29 words
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23 1939-09-14 19 .—Havas. London, Sept. 8. ACCORDING to reliable sources four German submarines have been sunk by the British fleet.—Havas..—Havas. - 23 words
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Article104 1939-09-14 19 —Reuter. FOREIGN FORCES IN CHINA Shanghai, Sept. 6. T*HE Japanese have proposed that British, French, Polish and German forces should all be withdrawn from China in order to avoid incidents. It is learned the British authorities have pointed out that the Germans have no troops in China—Reuter. - 104 words
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Article90 1939-09-14 19 .—Reuter. British Gunboats “Told" To Leave Hankow Hankow. Sept. 7. THE Japanese Consulate to-day forwarded a note to the British Consulate tendering “friendly advice” that, in order to prevent incidents, H.M.S. Petrel and H.M.S. Scarab should leave port. The Japanese military authorities are guaranteeing the safety.—Reuter. - 90 words
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Article65 1939-09-14 19 —Reuter. London, Sept. 6. TOE Treasury announces that, besides the credits recently granted to Poland by the British and French Governments, a financial agreement among the British, French and Polish Governments, providing for a cash loan of about £8,500,000 to the Polish Government on the—Reuter. - 65 words
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52 1939-09-14 19 —Reuter. Allahabad, Stpt. 6. SIR Tej Sapru, India’s liberal leader. to-day appealed to the country to stand Dy Great Britain unconditionally. He said that any question of controversy with the British regarding the future of India must stand over until the common peril is—Reuter. - 52 words
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265 1939-09-14 19 Reuter. Crew Fired On By Submarines After Taking To Lifeboats London, Sept. 8. THE British steamer Manaar, on her way to Calcutta from Liverpool, was sunk by German submarines in the Atlantic yesterday* morning. It is learned that she was shelled and torpedoed hvReuter. - 265 words
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Article43 1939-09-14 19 —Reuter. The Hague, Sept. 8. Twenty-nine of the crew of 51 of a Dutch minesweeper were drowned when the ship struck a mine and sank near Jerscbelling, one of the West Frisian Islands off the Dutch coast, this afternoon.—Reuter.—Reuter. - 43 words
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Article153 1939-09-14 19 —Reuter. -Reuter. Egypt And Transjordan Give Support Cairo, Sept. 4. EGYPT has broken off diplomatic relations with Germany, and Germans throughout the country are being arrested. All political parties, including the powerful Wafd. are unanimous in their determination tc stand by Britain, their ally, to—Reuter.; -Reuter. - 153 words
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Article, Illustration369 1939-09-14 20 -Reuter. PARIS COMMENTS ON THE PROGRESS OF THE WAR Ix)ndon, Sept. 8. THE Ministry of Information in London announces that German merchantmen are being steadily driven from the seas. They are using every artifice and expedient of concealment to avoid capture and are taking-Reuter. - 369 words
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Article66 1939-09-14 20 r.—Eastern News. Tokio, Sept. 7. 'THE 600 German residents in Japan 1 will not evacuate, as they have been urged by the German Ambassador, Gen. Eugen Ott, to lead a peaceful life in this country. They yesterday afternoon gathered at the German Embassy for ther.—Eastern News. - 66 words
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Article47 1939-09-14 20 —Reuter. Tientsin, Sept. 7. CEMI-OFFICIAL Japanese reports that the British Consul-General here had ordered all British males of military age to proceed to England for war service were denied by the Consul General, Mr. E. G. Jamieson, as being completely devoid of truth —Reuter.—Reuter. - 47 words
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Article57 1939-09-14 20 —Reuter. Warsaw, Sept. 5. THE Polish President has issued a decree providing for the formation of Czecho-Slovak legions in Poland. These will be part of the Polish army, while retaining their special national character. Thousands of Czechs and Slovaks have already joined the legions which will—Reuter. - 57 words
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Article80 1939-09-14 20 Warsaw, Sept. 7. 4 POLISH general staff commuH nique says German planes have been bombing Polish troops in several raids on Warsaw. Fifteen German planes were brought down yesterday and 20 today. The Poles lost six planes. Fighting is proceeding at Lodz, Piotrkow, Tomaszow.80 words
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37 1939-09-14 20 -Reuter. Berlin, Sept. 8. A MAN who refused to co-operate in safety measures for the protection ol the Reich has been shot, according to the official German news agency—Reuter.-Reuter. - 37 words
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Article71 1939-09-14 20 —Reuter. Anti-War Scenes In Berlin Brussels, Sept. 7. A NEWSPAPER agency, quoting Italian broadcasts, reports that anti-war demonstrations in Berlin, Prague, and Vienna were brutally dispersed by the Gestapo. The journal Libre de Belgique reports disorders at Cologne, Dusseldorf, Essen, Brno, and Pilsen, where the great—Reuter. - 71 words
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Article57 1939-09-14 20 —Reuter. London, Sept. 7. THE Aga Khan, spiritual ruler of 10,000.000 Ismailian Muslims, has called on his followers to give “unstinted service” to the cause for which Great Britain fights. The latest offers of assistance come from British Guiana, Mauritius Southern Rhodesia.. Sultans of Shinr—Reuter. - 57 words
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52 1939-09-14 20 Rumania Yugoslavia To Stay Neutral -Reuter. Bucharest, Sept. 5. RUMANIA and Yugoslavia have both officially announced their neutrality in the European war. “As regards our foreign policy we are determined to continue our pacific attitude, maintaining good understanding with our neighbours,” states a communique published after a meeting of the-Reuter. - 52 words
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93 1939-09-14 20 Canal by merchant shipping.—British Wireless. Reuter. I_ London, Sept. 4. T is reported by the War Office that in all British African Colonies the regular forces have been mobilized and all measures for security have been taken. In Egypt precautions have been taken toCanal by merchant shipping.—British Wireless.; Reuter. - 93 words
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82 1939-09-14 20 -Reuter. Lord Halifax’s Assurance To Chinese Ambassador London, Sept. S. rS Chinese community in London is nervous lest Japan tries to extort concessions from Great Britain at China’s expense as the price of neutrality. The Chinese Ambassador, Mr. Quo Tai-chi. i s constantly in-Reuter. - 82 words
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Article188 1939-09-14 20 —British United Press. Troops Will Be Rushed lip Special Cable to Straits Times. Paris, Sept. 8. Britain’s participation in the offensive on the Western front is being eagerly discussed in Paris to-day. A Paris message states that the Anglo-French high commands have discussed the question, and—British United Press. - 188 words
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Article144 1939-09-14 20 Reuter. -Reuter. London, Sept. 7. THE War Office has reported that Yugoslavia has decided ot) general mobilization and the Minister for Defence, Gen. M. Nedll v*; has been empowered to put tn decision into effect by stages. It is also stated that the Yugoslav army is increasingReuter.; -Reuter. - 144 words
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558 1939-09-14 21 l\o Sign Of Cracking In I The Polish Army I London, Sept 11. ■4 POLISH general staff communique, broadcast by the Warsaw radio station, and quoted by ■{cuter, states that the German forces have withdrawn from the immediate neighbourhood of the ■former Polish capital. “Regarding558 words
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149 1939-09-14 21 —Reuter. DOLISH sources claim the Germans must have lost 10,000 dead already. In Copenhagen it is reported the Poles are preparing to fight a great battle to the east of Warsaw, according to well informed circles in Warsaw quoted by the correspondent of—Reuter. - 149 words
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Article64 1939-09-14 21 —Copyright cable. (Special Cable to Straits Times) Berlin, Sept. 11. AN official statement issued in Berlin early to-day to the neutral foreign Press representatives in the German capital, states that the Polish retreat over the Vistula near Warsaw has been cut off. It is declared that parts of—Copyright cable. - 64 words
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Article86 1939-09-14 21 British Wireless. London, Sept. 10. IT IS REPORTED from Warsaw that the Polish Government has received a message from Rabindranath Tagore, the distinguished Indian poet, and other eminent Bengalis affirming it is India's clear duty to offer sympathy to Poland and stand by Great Britain. InBritish Wireless. - 86 words
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Article83 1939-09-14 21 -Reuter “Already Worn Out By Her War Preparations” Paris, Sept. 11. “I DO not believe that I am under- estimating the strength of the enemy when I tell you that Germany already has, in large measure, been worn out by the gigantic efforts she made to prepare-Reuter - 83 words
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52 1939-09-14 21 -Reuter. Paris, Sept. 11. LAST night’s French communique states that a series of methodic actions enabled advances to be made between the Saar and the Vosges. There were indications of an enemv offensive movement to the east of the Moselle In the region north-east-Reuter. - 52 words
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Article43 1939-09-14 21 -Reuter. Berlin, Sept. 11. A GERMAN news agency report, dated from the Fuehrer’s headquarters. states that military operations in the Polish Corridor are regarded as having been concluded. The Fuehrer has joined the German forces in Silesia, it is stated.—Reuter.-Reuter. - 43 words
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Article180 1939-09-14 21 -Reuter. Preparations For Defence Moscow, Sept. 10. PREPARATIONS for the defence of the Soviet Union continued last night To-day more reservists were called up. while doctors, engineers and other specialists began leaving Moscow in the direction of the Soviet-Polish frontier. The Government has decided on partial-Reuter. - 180 words
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Article96 1939-09-14 21 —Reuter. Peiping, Sept. 10. CONSIDERABLE numbers of Japanese troops are being sent to Manchukuo by military trains fr >m the Fenutai Junction, south of Peiping. Reliable reports indicate many of these troops have been withdrawn from South Shansi, which apparently is to be left in Chinese—Reuter. - 96 words
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41 1939-09-14 21 —Reuter. Ottawa, Sept. 10. r T*HE Canadian Parliament has voted for war with Germany. This is the first time Canada has actually declared war In 1914 she merely published the British declaration in a gazette—Reuter.—Reuter. - 41 words
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271 1939-09-14 21 SPECIAL STRAITS TIMES CABLE across the frontier regions.—Straits Times copyright cable. Paris, Sept. 11. A LTHOUGH the position on the Western Front, where French troops from the formidable Maginot, Line are battering ceaselessly at the Nazis’ Siegfried Line, is still obscure, it is plainacross the frontier regions.—Straits Times copyright cable. - 271 words
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1261 1939-09-14 22 Keen Racing On Final Day Of S. T. C. Meeting n OOLTIPT won the Singapore Gold Cup on Saturday in a style which suggests she is one of the best all-round to lace in Malaya for a long time. Cooltipt has now won her last1,261 words
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Article285 1939-09-14 22 xhe S.C.C. beat the Volunteers by one wicket in the cricket match on the i padang. Takinr first lease of the wicket, the VolunteeTf knocked up 128 runs, of which Jenner and Kink contributed 39 and 24 runs res- pectively. The Club’s reply of 144 runs came285 words
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Article195 1939-09-14 22 THE best boxing bout seen in Laun- ceston for some time was provided at the Albert Hall last night by Gunboat Jack and Gill Allen. The fight went the full 12 rounds. Gunboat Jack winning on points, says the Launceston Mercury of Sept. 1. Gunboat195 words
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Article81 1939-09-14 22 London. Sept. 9. Owing to the lack of time following the raising of the ban on sporting gatherings in certain areas, only two football matches were played to-day. A few officials and one reporter watched Queen’s Park Rangers beat The Army by 10 goals to81 words
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Article153 1939-09-14 22 (From Our Own Correspondent Kuala Lumpur, S ept a ABUNDANT average talent will able with which to mould Wi 9 Rugby fifteen this season, it T^ a^ S O, the first practice games played on J k padang to-day. on th Nine old players for the first153 words
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Article356 1939-09-14 22 Positions in the S.A.F.A. League unr, Tuesday are DIVISION l Teams p. W. L. D. F a Pti R-A.F 20 15 4 1 61 14 31 Malays 18 13 3 270 19 R E 16 10 4 ***** 22 Chinese 16 9 3 ***** Loyals 17 9356 words
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Article115 1939-09-14 22 The first bi-monthly mixed fo ur ?jS competition for September at tnt Bu yt Singapore Golf Club was played a d Timah on Sunday afternoon and r<sui a win for Miss E. M. Hallas and H. C. Ainslie with a net score of 3<>- A eight115 words
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Article69 1939-09-14 22 The September mixed foursomes Island Club resulted as follows j 3: Miss R Bisdee and F. Minns r 5 Mr and Mrs. Nassim 4b—u Mr c Sorley and Dr. Currie 48 —M 33% Currie and A. L. B Swaine 48— 3f 4 Mrs. Wyckoff and S. F. Ho69 words
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Article69 1939-09-14 1 THE output of gold from Raub Aus- tralian Gold Mining Co. Ltd. for the four weeks ended Sept. 9, was 1,998 ounces fine, compared with 1,951 ounces fine in the preceding fourweekly period. The estimated mine profit for the four weeks ended Sept 9, subject69 words
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Article572 1939-09-14 1 ‘MALAYA IS COMMERCIAL ARSENAL” FRASER COMPANY’S WEEKLY REVIEW IN a weekly report on the share market, issued at the close of business on Sept. 12, Fraser and Co. sharebrokers, write:— Last week we anticipated only a 1 monthly issue of our report having taken 1914 as a572 words
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Article105 1939-09-14 1 **PHE following rubber crops were harvested by the respective estates in August:— Lb. Broome Rubber 151,200 Malaka Pinda 37,500 Henrietta Rubber 123,700 Sungei Matang 35,000 Alor Gajah 13,800 Australasia 13,800 Ayer Panas 50,000 Bukit Kubu 10,000 Glenealy 39,000 Jalan Kebun 8,000 Kluang 42,000 Pajam 107,000 Port Swettenham105 words
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54 1939-09-14 1 COLONY rubber stocks at the end of August were 22.849 tons, compared with 29.809 tons at the end of July. Of these stocks, 17,449 tons were in the hands of dealers; 1.889 tons in possession of Harbour Boards and 3,511 tons in F.M.S. Railway godowns,54 words
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Article351 1939-09-14 1 —Reuter. London, Sept. 12. THE Stock Exchange opened rather dull, but closed brighter owing to near completion selling In connection with the last pre-war accounts. Industrials encountered a demand, and internationals were stronger. Rubbers strengthened, but elsewhere there were quiet movements, mainly small. Wall Street was strong—Reuter. - 351 words
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Article71 1939-09-14 1 A FINAL dividend ol 5 per cent and a cash bonus of 2V 2 per cent have been recommended by the directors of Eastern United Assurance Co., Ltd. for the year ended June last. An interim dividend of 5 per cent was paid so that the total71 words
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Article437 1939-09-14 1 New York, Sept. 12. 'THE following quotations were those ruling when the Stock £:;change closed to-day. DOW-JONES AVERAGES Monday’s To-day’s Close Close ChanfM 30 Industrials 155.12 155.92 up 0.80 20 Rails 31.30 32.85 up 1.55 15 Utilities 23.49 24.08 up 0.59 New York Stock Exchange, business437 words
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51 1939-09-14 1 cw eipnt Oct.-Dec Jan.-Mar Apr-June D>ndon Date s P° t 32 1 30 U_. 30'.. Sept 7 32 30'-» 30 9 8 rwr Oct.-Dec. Jan.-Mar Apr-June I.ondoa Spot Sepi. v. 38 4 37 3«', 11 38'.. 38' a 35 10 'h 12 37'i 35'» 35’j 1051 words
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Article401 1939-09-14 2 Stanton Nelson’s Weekly Report JN a weekly report on the rubber market, issued on Sept. 7, Stanton Nelson and Co. Ltd., write: Since the task of eradicating che Nazi pest began in earnest, the rubber trade has been engaged in putting Its house* in order. It401 words
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183 1939-09-14 2 IN a weekly report on the rubber market. Issued on Sept. 6, Lewis and Peat (Singapore) Ltd. write: Contrary to general expectation the market took a violent upward movement, on the declaration of hostilities. Actually on Saturday the market opened lower, but on receipt183 words
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431 1939-09-14 2 New Planting Done On 94 Acres In January Last ADDRESSING shareholders at the A Annual General Meeting of Rrunei I nited Plantations Ltd. in Singapore on Saturday, 9th Sept. I9.°>9, Mr. Lee Chim Tuan, the chairman, said: We meet at a time when431 words
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Article25 1939-09-14 2 •THE dredge of Sione Tin Ltd. worked for 349 hours in August and treated 72,000 cubic yards, producing 236 piculs of tin-ore.25 words
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Article145 1939-09-14 2 347 Tons Sold On Wednesday The Singapore Chamber of Commerce Rubber Association held its 1450th auction, cn Wednesday, when there were: Lb Tons Catalogued 1,077.726 481.13 Offered 950,963 424.54 Sold 779,266 347.89 London—Spot Closed. New York —Spot 24 cts. PRICES REALISED Ribbed Smoke Sheet Cents Per Lb.145 words
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Article100 1939-09-14 2 DURING the week ending Sept. 2. 1939, exports of canned pineapples from Malayan ports amounted to 24,038 cases, of which: 12,875 <53 per cent) cases were to the United Kingdom. 450 (2 per cent) cases to the Continent of Europe. 7.636 <32 per cent) cases to100 words
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Article84 1939-09-14 2 pOREIGN imports of rubber in August totalled 12,635 tons, compared with 20,052 tons in July, bringing total imports for the eight months of this year to 115,920 tons, compared with 111.090 tons in the corresponding period of last year Of the August imports, 4,324 tons came84 words
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126 1939-09-14 2 THE 25th edition of Facts and Figures. compiled and published by Fraser and Co., sharebrokers, Singapore, was issued on Saturday. The book follows the style of preceding editions and the introductory articles on the tin and rubber restriction schemes have been brought up to126 words
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Article27 1939-09-14 2 THE total export of rubber from the Malayan regulated area in August is officially estimated at 33.500 tons, according to the Controller of Rubber.27 words
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253 1939-09-14 2 McALISTER CO. EARNS NET PROFIT OF $276,446 Total Distribution Of 17J Per Cent A NET proflt °f $-7(1,440 aft allowing for directors’ W depreciation in the value of n perties and stocks, was earned k McAlister and Co. Ltd. in theV* ended June last. This comnif with 8350,707 in the253 words
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Article75 1939-09-14 2 67V2 Per Cent. For Last Quarter THE domestic rate of release for rub* ber for the last quarter of this year has been fixed at 67 1 2 per cent, of onequarter of the standard production of all holdings in Malaya, states an official announcement by the75 words
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157 1939-09-14 2 (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Sept. 9. DUBBER exports during the current month are not to be permitted against export rights which will become available for the last quarter or the year on Oct. 1, the Straits Times is officially informed. It is stated157 words
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Article1078 1939-09-14 3 Issued V»y Fraser And Co., EXCHANGE AND STOCK BROKERS. Singapore, September 12, 10 a.m. MINING Buyers Sellers T: j; £2 -p.: junta! /6 h i’-nna Malay l»/6 21/n < itnderiang 2/ 5 Hitam Tin 4 j Hu'g Kong Tin nn 20/. -ft"..::::::::»/- A: l r,' V’ .oang1,078 words
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54 1939-09-14 3 AN interim dividend of 12s. 6d. a rhare has been declared by the directors of Union Insurance Society o f Canton Ltd. which will be paid on Nov. 15. This is 2s 6d. a share below the interims that have been declared during54 words
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Article100 1939-09-14 3 British Wireless. Food Situation Better Than In 1914 London, Sept. 12. THE recent line weather throughout Britain has enabled a good harvest to be gathered in perfect conditions. Seldom has harvesting work been so uninterrupted. The Minister of Agriculture has announced an additional 1,500,000 acres landBritish Wireless. - 100 words
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Article169 1939-09-14 3 London Exchange Prices On Aug. 29 Anglo-Burnm (b/i 13/6; Ayer Hitam (5/) 17/-; Bangrln 14/6; Gopeng Cons. (5/> 6 6, Hong Kong (5/) 15 6; Idris (5/) 4/3; Ipoh 06/) 17/3; Kamunting (5/) 7/6; Kepong V 4 Killinghall (5/) 12/6; Kinta (5/) 7/6; Kinta Kellas (5/) 3/3; Kramat169 words
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Article112 1939-09-14 3 Singapore, Sept. 12. noon. Buyers Sellers Gambler 7.50 Hamburg Cube $13.00 Java Cube $12.00 Pepper White Muntok $l6 00 White $15.50 Black $lO.OO Copra Mixed $2.00 Sun Dried $2 35 Sago Flour No 1 Lingga $3.65 $3.65 Fair $3.50 Sarawak $3.00 Jelotong Palembang $8.25 Banja $8 25112 words
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Article625 1939-09-14 3 London Exchange Prices On Aug. 29 AUaggr (2/) /6‘4; Alor Pongsu (2/) 1/2*4; Amal. Bruas (2/> 1/4*4; Amal. Bruaa Pf (2/) 1/10&; Anglo-Malay 7/4V4; A. Kunlng 18/4to; Badenoch 16/6; Bagan 8erai 15/; Bahru (Sel.) (2/) 1/0to; Banteng 12/a. Batang (2/) 1/4; Batu Caves 13/1 to; Batu Tiga 20/3;625 words
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Article37 1939-09-14 3 THE official price of tin in Singapore cn Sept. 7 was $119.25 por picul of 133 l/3rd lb. on Sept. 8 $122 on Sept. 9 $127.50; on Sept. 11 $128; on Sept. 12 $l3O.37 words
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166 1939-09-14 3 FRASER COMPANY LIST OF CURRENT DIVIDENDS. Singapore, 3ept. 12, 5 pm. Books Total tot rki,,<Hn n /4 Pinup Date Ex Dlv financial vear Company Dividend Close pa^ b e UaU> io date Austral Amal 11/2d.l l 2 d. Sept 1 Sept 22 Sept. 9 5% Katu 6d. No. 21 Sept.166 words
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