The Straits Budget, 21 September 1939
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Title Section31 1939-09-21 1 The Straits Budget BEING THE WEEKLY ISSUE OF THE STRAITS TIMES I ESTABLISHED NEARLY A CENTURY No. 4258. SINGAPORE, THURSDAY, SEPT EMBER 21, 1939. Price 25 cts., (S.S. Currency) or 7d.31 words
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Article, Illustration1018 1939-09-21 1 Singapore, Wednesday. 'J'HE calling out o' Volunteers *n Malaya for two months is being considered, according to a statement issued by the Malayan Department of Information. “It is understood that Military Headquarters are now examining the problem of calling out the Volunteer Forces of the Straits—Straits Times picture. - 1,018 words
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The Straits Budget
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Article1062 1939-09-21 1 —Straits Times, Sept. 14. F acts are sacred opinion is j reP That is the basis of the wartime censorship which has been < m posed throughout the British Empire. This article is nothing more than an expression of individual opinion, and no claim is made—Straits Times, Sept. 14. - 1,062 words
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Article1085 1939-09-21 1 I another in the very near future. j Straits Times, Sept. 15. Reports from Washington state that before announcing the recall of Congress for the purpose of reconsidering U.S. neutrality legislation, President Roosevelt had ordered inquiries to be made regarding the attitude of almost every individual Congressman to* I another in the very near future.— j Straits Times, Sept. 15. - 1,085 words
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Article872 1939-09-21 2 and what is Outer Mongolia.—; Straits Times, Sept. 16. Events in Europe have distracted j attention from the continued clashes between Soviet and Japanese troops on the borders of Outer Mongolia and Manchukuo. Over a period of months, incidents which were at first disregarded have grown inand what is Outer Mongolia.—; Straits Times, Sept. 16. - 872 words
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Article1067 1939-09-21 2 —Straits Times. Sept. 18. To Messrs. M. S. Ally and Company, of Battery Road, falls the doubtful distinction of being the first prominent retail firm in Singapore to be refused a licence to deal in food. The punishment for failure to comply with the food control regulations—Straits Times. Sept. 18. - 1,067 words
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Article1157 1939-09-21 3 Straits Times, Sept. 19. In an attempt to take stock of the position after the first nine clays oi war. the Straits Times offered a warning against excessive optimism in these words There will be setbacks, possibly very serious setbacks, and the sum total oi the news. Straits Times, Sept. 19. - 1,157 words
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Article1153 1939-09-21 3 claim martial law.—Straits Times. Sept. 20. We propose to comment to-day on the highly unsatisfactory position which has arisen in regard j to local volunteers. We do so in no 'spirit of captiousness, nor without I recognition of the complicated task which confronts both Services and civilianclaim martial law.—Straits Times. Sept. 20. - 1,153 words
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Article100 1939-09-21 4 rpHE Department of Information. Singapore, in a statement issued on Monday, says: The examination by the General Officer Commanding, Malaya, of the problems involved in a proposal to call out the Volunteers for two months’ intensive training was announced a feu days ago. There were certain reasons100 words
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DOMESTIC OCCURRENCES
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Article43 1939-09-21 4 YOUNG.—At the Singapore Maternitv Hospital on Sept. 16 to Ellen, wife of G. Young, a daughter. Hongkong papers please copy FERNANDEZ.—At the General Hospital. Singapore or. Septemtxr 13 to Muriel, wife <>! C. Arnold Fernandez. Alexandra Sewage Disposal Works, a son. Both well.43 words
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Article147 1939-09-21 4 A marriage has been arranged and will take place on Nov. 18. 1939 between Marjorie Elf/eda, only daughter of Mrs. E. F. Gale of S pore anti Thomas George Duncan, only son of Mrs. T. G. D. Ashley-Cooper of Kew. Surrey. The engagement is announced between William Hogg, younger147 words
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Article93 1939-09-21 4 i C rria8e of Dr CHIA HIN JIONG. eldest son of Mr. Mrs. j 'I 1 1 TV*’ <>f Singapore, and SIEW LAN. eldest daughter ol Dr. Mrs. Lim i u VT rir t,f Pe, o nR< took l )lace at AshiokJ Middlesex, on September in E ™V' l93 words
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518 1939-09-21 4 Three Changes For Third Quarter This Month THE exportable quota for tin for the third quarter was raised to 100 per cent, of standard tonnages by the International Tin Committee in London on Monday. This increase was forecast by the Straits Times518 words
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Article46 1939-09-21 4 'Fiom Our Own Correspondent) Mr w t '°i ore Bahru Sept. 1 9. R. W. J. McCubbin. of the F.M.S. Department, is acting •is State Veterinary Surgeon. Johore "wivTom ,I un I, ku Abu Bakar who is a> from the State on leave.46 words
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Article303 1939-09-21 4 leaders— The Problem Of Italy U.S. Neutrality The Forgotten War And Now’ Rents 2 No New Line-Up War and Trade Telegrams— Covering past week’s news 17 Financial Supplement— Financial and Commercial to date, following page )0 Malayan General News— Straits Trading To Pay Usual Dividend Co-Operative Dairy Farm Selangor303 words
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57 1939-09-21 4 HTHE Consul-General for German) in Singapore, Dr. A. Win decker, and Mrs. Windeeker left f ot Batavia in the K.P.M. vessel Both With them were Mr. W. Dwars, the German consul here, and other staff personnel. It is understood Dr. Windeckei had been detained57 words
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Article54 1939-09-21 4 REGISTRY W EDDING THE wedding took place at the pore Registry on Monday morn Mr. Lim Chin Choc, son of Mi Mrs. Lim Hong Siang of Singapoi Miss Choo Bong Soo. daughter e and Mrs. Choo Ah Moey, also ot pore. Witnesses for the ceremony Mrs. Tan Kok Kheng and54 words
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Obituary67 1939-09-21 4 JO N S -r Harold Wiihlnwones, suddenly at Co MADEW.-On August 17. 1939. at “Wavland J!.v an oafr u L^ n< < Durrington. Worthing Sus- x. Ralph Osmund Madew. A.R.S.M.. aged •18. formerly of the Mines Dent F \t << Mr Madew 13 Ker at H.l™ 0 noe S.Mr. Tan67 words
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516 1939-09-21 5 Lower Supplies Of Ore Due To Restriction Scheme THK Straits Trading Co. Ltd. is to pay the usual half-yearly I dividend of 75 cents a share, for the half-year ended June last, 'he same rate of dividend as has been paid for many half-years.516 words
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Article69 1939-09-21 5 from Our Own Correspondent) Johore Bahru, Sept. 17. Y KRDAY was the 66th annlversary of the birth of the Sultan of J onore. c V. 1 accor dance with the wishes of the ,in there were no festivities. ‘i r. service was held at vVu tan69 words
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Article154 1939-09-21 5 Kuala Lumpur Union Plan (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Sept. 15. ESTABLISHMENT of a co-opera- tive dairy farm in Kuala Lumpur is proposed by the Midlands Urban Co-operative Union Ltd. The Union’s honorary secretary, Mr. P. Ratnadurai, states that this has been receiving the attention of154 words
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344 1939-09-21 5 (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Sept. 16. A SUGGESTION that the newly formed Malayan Indian Association of Selangor should examine the problem of Indian labour immigration into Malaya and should recommend to the Indian Government thar the ban on immigration should be lifted,344 words
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Article, Illustration787 1939-09-21 5 MORE than $lOO,OOO worth of jewellery was worn by Miss Lim Chin Choo, (laughter of Mrs. Lim Mah Seang of Penang, at her marriage to Mr. Tan Huck Wan, of Singapore. The bridegroom, who is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Tan Chong.—Straits Times picture. - 787 words
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Article94 1939-09-21 5 (From Our Own Correspondent/ Batavia. Sept. 14. |>ROMPT steps to cheek profiteering have been taken by the Netherlands Indies Government. Many dealers have been warned and a number of the worst offenders are being prosecuted, including one very large concern. Hundreds of reports of alleged profiteering94 words
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728 1939-09-21 6 Controller Of Labour On Need For Better Standard Of Living (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Sept. 16. A SCHEME for making continuance of rubber restriction conditional upon acceptance by other producing countries of a principle of raising labour wages to afford estate728 words
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61 1939-09-21 6 <Froin Our Own Coriespondent) Batavia. Sept. 14. A CALL for volunteers for A.R.P. work in Batavia resulted in 500 citizens ottering their services. Many women and girls were among them. Leaders of A.R.P. in the main centres of Java will confer with defence authorities about61 words
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Article306 1939-09-21 6 JOHORE WOMEN WAR CHARITY WORK AT the inaugural meeting of the women’s section of the Johore branch of the Malaya Patriotic Fund held at Saujana, and presided over by Mrs. W. E. Pepys, the following office-bearers were elected Patroness: Tungku Ampuan Besar; president: Mrs. W. E. Pepys (temporarily); vice-president: Mrs.306 words
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Article895 1939-09-21 6 Controller Reviews Events During Past Year (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Sept. 16. “CONDITIONS in Malaya are such as to attract back to this country those who have been here before; it is obvious, j too, that it is the reputation i which these people895 words
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749 1939-09-21 7 European Cafe Proprietor Gives Notice Of Appeal HERBERT Archibald McKnight, European proprietor of the California Sandwiche Shoppe, Orchard Road, was fined $50 and costs when he was convicted in the Singapore Fourth Police Court last week on a charge of selling l )eer without749 words
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Article224 1939-09-21 7 Flour Sold At Higher Rate Than Fixed Price (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Sept. 15. •THREE Chinese working in a sundry goods shop in Bukit Bintang Road were fined today, by the First Magistrate. Mr. R. C. Redman, for selling flour at a rate224 words
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Article74 1939-09-21 7 OAIL IN THE SUM of $500 was allow- ed Tan Hong, alias Tan Seh, a Chinese, in the Singapore Second Court, when he claimed trial to a charge of abetment of the offence of criminal breach of trust in respect of property worth $398. in74 words
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Article192 1939-09-21 7 Seek Larger Share In Defence (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur. Sept. 15. REFERRING to Malay aspirations to a larger share in the military, naval, air and Volunteer forces of Malaya, the Malay vernacular newspaper Majlis states in an editorial, To safeguard this country against invaders is192 words
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Article79 1939-09-21 7 r pHE following notifications regarding officers of the F.M S. Volunteer Force are gazetted---Major C. F H. Riches appointed Acting Lieutenant-Colonel; (temporary > commission as Second Lieutenant of Mr. Donald Farquharson confirmed: (temporary) commission as Second Lieutenant of Mr. Kenneth Robert Yates confirmed: commission as Lieutenant (Medical Officer)79 words
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Article, Illustration18 1939-09-21 7 —Straits Times picture. Tuning up one of Singapore's netc isto' Blenhcin medium bombers—Straits Times picture. - 18 words
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78 1939-09-21 7 TWO junks have heen destroyed in Singapore, it is 1 announced in an official statement issued last week. The statement says that two j sailing junks have unfortunately been destroyed while crossing one of the prohibited areas in the Singapore harbour. All craft have previously78 words
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Article142 1939-09-21 7 Magistrate’s Comment In Seremban Court ‘From Our Own Correspondent) Seremban, Sept. 13. ’’THAT Ayasamy, a kanganl of Kom- bok Estate, Negri Sembilan, was murdered by person or persons unknown was the verdict returned to-day by Mr. H. G. Moles, M.C.8., who officiated as magistrate, to142 words
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Article77 1939-09-21 7 IN exercise of the powers conferred upon him by Regulation 63 of the Defence Regulations, 1939, the Governor has appointed a Board to determine the amount of remuneration or compensation payable under the said Regulation in respect of claims arising in the Settlement of Singapore composed of77 words
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Article352 1939-09-21 8 Presentation At Memorial Hall AT a time like the present, it is particularly gratifying that the Chinese community of Singapore, irrespective of its nationality, should seize this public opportunity of showing on the part of the Straits-born community, their loyalty to the King and Empire, and on352 words
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Article170 1939-09-21 8 (Joods Promised But Not Delivered 'From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Sept. 14. p O. J. Wlldeman, a European, was sentenced to two days’ simple imprisonment and a line of $80 or a further two weeks’ imprisonment, after being found guilty of cheating, by Mr. H.170 words
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429 1939-09-21 8 (From Our Own Correspondent) Johore Bahru, Sept. 14. A REPRESENTATIVE meeting. attended by about 50 at the i Dewan to-day under the chairmanship of the Mentri Besar, unanimously decided that Johore should support the appeal, issued by the Duke of Gloucester and transmitted429 words
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Article34 1939-09-21 8 /"’HANOI ROAD should be made a first r i )a J d the Singapore Rural Board decided at its meeting n public 'S&SSZ or SSS r a oad trUte8iCal P >lnt34 words
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Article158 1939-09-21 8 Bullock Carts Must Have Rubber Tyres (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, Sept. 12 gELANGOR followed the example of other States when the State Council meeting at Klang to-day passed a resolution to have all tricycles registered and taxed. The view of the Traffic Advisory Committee158 words
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Article, Illustration263 1939-09-21 8 JP A Y r M A S T E R Lieutenant j ume Angus. R N., son of Mr a Mrs. J. C. Angus, of Reading, Berk England, was married at St. Andre-< Cathedral last week to Miss Wilnu Baly, daughter of the late.—Straits Times picture - 263 words
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Article125 1939-09-21 8 <From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Sept 12 INFORMATION about padi production in Selangor was asked for by Raja Haji Othman, the Chief Kathi or Selangor, in the State Council at Klang to-day. Government stated in reply that the total area planted with padi during the125 words
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345 1939-09-21 8 I* INE o 1 $100, in default one month's rigorous imprisonment was passed by Mr. L. c Goh. in the Singapore Fifth Police Court last week on a 22-year-old Eurasian police constable, Eric William Angus, who was convicted on a charge of345 words
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609 1939-09-21 9 Selangor Resident And Offers Of All Communities VOLUNTEER FORCES NOT TO BE INCREASED AT PRESENT (From Our Own orrcspondcm) Kuala Lumpur, Sopt. \'2. U K participation in the war is on the economic front; possibly not so heroic as if we were engaged in609 words
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Article58 1939-09-21 9 (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Sept 1.1. 'T'llfi Port Suettenham docks and emimih h »ve now teen declared r. <» areas in which it is forbidden to airy c u un\is or sketch except with spcc*i il permit. Similar regulations apply to th«* beaches58 words
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120 1939-09-21 9 From Our Own Correspondent» Penang. Sept. 11. 'THE General Officer Commanding, Malava. Major-Gen. L. V. Bond, carried out his first inspection of the 3rd Battalion. S.S. Volunteer Force i Penang and Province Wellesley Volunteer Corps* yesterday in the course of an interesting tactical exercise. Falling in120 words
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116 1939-09-21 9 From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Sept. 12. rpO MR. C. S KINDER. Assistant Superintendent oi Police and Per- sonal Assistant to the Chief Police Officer. Selangor, belongs the distinction of being the first Malayan police officer to be awarded the Colonial116 words
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Article, Illustration86 1939-09-21 9 Exiled royalty oi Thailand spent on,> ri oy recently “chasing the devil' 9 n-on: their country's your.ge t prince, five-ice'lc-old Tejkanasakti. born in exile near V f rginia Wat a. Ex-King Prajadhipnk presided at the colourful ritual of the l.000-year-old ceremony The baby prince86 words
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606 1939-09-21 9 r THE Governor has received through the President or* the St. John Ambulance Association of Malaya a cable asking Malaya to support the appeal issued by the Duke of Gloucester on behalf of the joint committee of the British Red Cress end the Order606 words
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Article138 1939-09-21 9 (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur. Sept. 12. A BLOCK of land 2,425 acres in extent. containing Malay reservations is being created in northern Selangor The Selangor State C juncil. at the request of Raja Urla, acting Secretary to Residen f approved the declaration o* 725138 words
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312 1939-09-21 10 Second Revision For Third Quarter In Ten Days NATURAL SEQUEL TO RAPID ADVANCE IN PRICE From The Straits Times Financial Correspondent Singapore, Sept. 1.*5. THE International Tin Committee has raised the production and export quota for the third quarter to 80 per312 words
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280 1939-09-21 10 'T'HE Singapore Airport was declared a protected area under the defence regulations in a Government Gazette extraordinary. The order states that no person shall be within the premises other than a member of His Majesty’s forces in uniform, a member of any police force280 words
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111 1939-09-21 10 pL.FADING guilty to a charge of negligent driving and causing grievous hurt t< a police constable, a European, R. A. Page, was lined SlOO in the Singapore Traffic District Court It was alleged by the prosecution that Page knocked into a police constable. w'ho111 words
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Article138 1939-09-21 10 No Return Tickets From P. 6? O. COME shipping lines announce in- creases in fares. In the case of the P. and O. Company fares for all classes to and from all ports have been increased by a third, with immediate effect. No return tickets will be138 words
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Article107 1939-09-21 10 AN Act has been passed by His Brit- tanic Majesty’s Government entitled Pensions (Navy, Army. Air Force and Mercantile Marine) Act 1939 under which the Ministry of Pensions is empowered to apply the Naval War Pensions Order to merchant seamen and fishermen in respect of107 words
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Article93 1939-09-21 10 Straits Times cablegram. (From Our Own Correspondent) London. Sept. 13. H. A. M. HOOPS, formerly of Malaya, pleaded guilty at the Old Bailey to-day to a charge of bigamously marrying Vera Zoric at Belgrade Cathedral, Yugoslavia, in May. After medical evidence regarding insanity, the Recorder postponedStraits Times cablegram. - 93 words
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Article239 1939-09-21 10 Proclamation In Bangkok A Royal proclamation for the ob- servance of the neutrality of Thailand has been enacted in Bangkok. The Prime Minister has issued an appeal by radio to all Thai subjects enjoining them to observe strict and impartial neutrality during the period of hostilities in239 words
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404 1939-09-21 10 Must Grow More Quickly, Says Sir Shenton (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Sept. CELANGOR to-day became the first Malay State officially to approve the High Commissioner's proposal to extend padi cultivation to non-Malay races in this country, when three steps were decided upon404 words
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60 1939-09-21 10 <From Our Own Correspondent Kuala Lumpur. Sept. 13. FJEALINGS in gold and foreign < change restrictions have also bet n enforced in the F.M.S. from to-day. Maximum prices for white whe flour have now been fixed at $2.30 P'-'i bag of 49 lb. for dealers60 words
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Article116 1939-09-21 10 (From Our Own Correspondent Johore Bahru. Sept yTHE exportation of all articles of f (>oU both for human and animal consun.; tion, from Johore to places outside Mala>---is prohibited (except under a licence; an order made by the Sultan in a gazr extraordinary to-day. Mr. K. T. John.116 words
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Article1360 1939-09-21 11 What Drainage Irrigation Schemes Are Doing n Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, Sept. 12. ii ORATIONS of the process by i Malay farmers, aided by i. engineering skill, are turn <Mn jungle and swam]) into ;i nds to provide food for thL an* given1,360 words
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Article, Illustration32 1939-09-21 11 Bo'' o-p: ot shelter < arc bein'; vista 1 led at Government Offices in fiat avia. Tit shelf'os C’C partly dug int 1 the '.round and covered with sandbags.32 words
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368 1939-09-21 11 pom Our Own Ori > Kuala Lumpur, Si*pt. in. IX measures oi active support for Britain irr th* war a.<rain<t Militarism were ilc* upon DmI.iv Lv oia* of the largest .Malay public meet in ever held in Kuala i.un air. Those present pledged,368 words
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Article199 1939-09-21 11 ‘From Our Own Correspondent* Ipoh, Sept. 11. IITHAT is believed to be the only authenticated instance of a Sakai blowpipe attack on human beings was related by Mr S. M. Sharma. the Ipoh lawyer this morning when he described how his driver received a199 words
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618 1939-09-21 12 Regulation.- For Foreign Securities Only For British Subjects CERTAIN RANKS AND FIRMS TO ACT AS BUYERS FOR TREASURY Singapore, Sept. 13. THE (Government of the Strain Settlements assumes control 1 of gold holdings, foreign exchange transactions and dealings in foreign securities to-day. The regulations618 words
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Article, Illustration139 1939-09-21 12 SINGAPORE’S new Japanese Con-sul-General. Mr. Kaoru Toyoda, former Chief of the Fourth Section of the Investigation Bureau in the Foreign Office, has arrived at Singapore with his wife and two little daughters. He succeeds Mr. Issaku Okamoto. who goes to Tokio to139 words
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Article154 1939-09-21 12 Council Approves Recommendations (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Sept. 12. ITNDISCLOSED recommendations regarding the relief of destitution in Kuala Lumpur were approved by the Selangor state Council meeting in the Astana Mahkota at Klang to-day. The public, it is understood, will be informed oi the nature154 words
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Article59 1939-09-21 12 AT the Singapore Registry last u Mr lis want Singh Sodhy son o: Mr. and Mrs. Sent Singh Sodhv narri to M :.:ai.'. Mm Cheng, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Chiam S-ng Poh, also of Singapore. 'i r the c remony were .•.•is Tan Lee Koh and59 words
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Article384 1939-09-21 12 l uolTiciul Prains Preparedness (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Sept. 12 j’HE precautions so promptly put into operation for the protection of public services and public property afford visible evidence of this country’s preparedness :or every possible eventuality,” declared Mr. W G. C. Blunn, in a384 words
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Article1218 1939-09-21 13 Comparison Between 1914 And Present Time By Our Planting Correspondent :1 te these notes, a week has j A > t 'c: since Malaya learnt we were A v.ith Germany and that peaceC vl> < were a thing of the past. l v: r was1,218 words
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Article177 1939-09-21 13 LEMONADE, orange crush, ginger beer or any other light cold drinks as desired, will be served at future meetings ol the Singapore Rural Board. When the question of providing refreshments for members was discussed at a meeting of the Board last week, It was decided to177 words
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411 1939-09-21 13 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, Sept. 15. Lumpur is shortly to have four clean milk depots to which all cows will have to be brought for milking, so that if the supply of tinned milk to Malaya were cut off there would411 words
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Article679 1939-09-21 13 From States Not On Sterling Basis NO FORM OF FOOD INCLUDED PROHIBITION ol certain imports from countries whose currencies are not on a sterling basis forms the Mibject of an official statement It is explained there is no intention to interfere with legitimate trade, the object of679 words
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39 1939-09-21 13 iFrom Otiv >" !i (’err ;!< 1 Joliol i* Bain 14 nrUNOKU Abu U. > r ill-, to England oil *r’<i;i'’ Mis liithur, til" i <n .Torn who is ill "i y,\\\‘y>. l.iiid .uni (utmj.uiv.39 words
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214 1939-09-21 14 Two-Month Period Is Now Under Consideration ADEQUATE NOTICE WILL BE GIVEN TO EMPLOYERS THE calling out of the Volunteers in Malaya for two months is being considered, according to a statement issued !>> the .Malayan Department of Information. “it is understood that Military Headquarters214 words
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Article191 1939-09-21 14 From Our Own C im-.spondent» Kuala Lumpur. Sept. 14. NEWS ol a tiger seal ent round Frasers Hill to-day. but experts declare it was a panther. Kebuns working in the grounds ol the Selangor Club bungalow on the hill this morning found unmistakable “pug” marks in191 words
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Article101 1939-09-21 14 (From Our Own Correspondent* Kuala Lumpur. Sept. 14. JIMIERE is a probability that Indians who are domiciled in Selangor or locally born, will form a separate association to watch their interests. Till now. Indians in the State have b 1 d 1 1 Urn Selangor Indian101 words
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Article184 1939-09-21 14 Official Action Will Be Taken COMPLAINTS FROM MANY QUARTERS ■'TliK 1 lowrnmoiit hits received J 1 t<»m|int> from nmn\ quart-! *•!•> tliji* rents art* being: raised, and d, c;! ;n<‘ •'i-.triny. at the present' i i,e. Landlords tip* saitl to be i ‘lie .pportunity of indulg-i -jf184 words
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478 1939-09-21 14 (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Sept. 14. COCR Indian Mohamedan merchants were fined a total of $1,400 for contravening sections of the Food Control Regulations to-day, by the First Magistrate, Mr. R. C. Redman. Mr. A. J. Grattan-Bellew. the Assistant Legal Adviser, first478 words
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620 1939-09-21 14 Action Against Two Kin* Dealers By Authorities THE Food Supply Officer, Singapore, announces that in the exercise of his discretion he has ret used t ei’ar: licence to deal in food to Messrs. M. S. Ally and (V (Jt Battery Hoad, Singapore., says620 words
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Article142 1939-09-21 14 RURAL BOARD NAVAL FIRE BRIGADE THE question or whether the Siuga- pore Rural Board should pay the Admiralty hre brigade for quelling ay fires within four miles of the Naval Base was discussed by the Board at a meeting. The Board had received a letter from t'.ie naval authorities suggesting142 words
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118 1939-09-21 14 BOARD UNOFFICIAL PUBLIC FUNCTIONS THE Singapore Rural Board is to writ- a letter to Government sugges ,inthat unofficial members of the 1 should not be overlooked in P functions in future. Government's attention is to be d the fact that invitations to the open;, the new High Court were not118 words
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340 1939-09-21 15 -Reuter. British Expeditionary Force Larger Than In 1914 London, Sept. Id. AGAIN, as in 1914, the Germans are completely hoodwinked A vc.eardine; British forces going to France. Although m .y is far more difficult in these days of wireless and longdistance ray photography from-Reuter. - 340 words
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Article76 1939-09-21 15 AVIUV/UV U i V.I wwvu -Reuter. Canton, Sept. 13. Japanese authorities in South '!una have instructed merchant s plying; between the Portuguese CVj ay of Macao and Canton not to !lv Germans as they are not perto land in Canton. -e purpose of this regulation isAVIUV/UV U i * V.I wwvu -Reuter. - 76 words
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Article52 1939-09-21 15 -Reuter. Copenhagen, Sept. 10. Jj&NMARK is taking extensive precautions to protect her neutrality, openhagen harbour has been mined, shjp P^°tage ls compulsory for all are under control. r thousand men have been called S. f r p i v H defence, and large public have been-Reuter. - 52 words
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Article159 1939-09-21 15 “—Eastern News. Tokio, Sept .12. ii ALTHOUGH the immediate ob- jective of French military operations along the Western Front is to force German troops to withdraw' from Poland, the ultimate French aim is to eradicate the Hitler regime,” according to Major Paul Thiebaut. Military Attache“—Eastern News. - 159 words
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Article120 1939-09-21 15 R’euter. Liberation Of Czechs From German Rule London, Sept. 12. IN the House of Commons, Mr.Vyvyan Adams inquired whether the Government was considering making a preliminary statement on war aims, including the liberation of the Czechs fiom German rule. Mr. Chamberlain, in reply, said theR’euter. - 120 words
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Article73 1939-09-21 15 —Reuter. London, Sept. 11. THE Lord Mayor has opened a Mansion House fund in response to the Duke of Gloucester’s appeal for a Red Cross and St. John emergency committee. The list is headed by a donation of £5,000 from the King. £2,000 from the—Reuter. - 73 words
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Article284 1939-09-21 15 RESTATEMENT BY ROOSEVELT Washington. Sept. 12. PRESIDENT Roosevelt, at his press conference, declared that British Guiana, British Honduras, Guadeloupe. Martinique, Dutch Guiana and all other possessions of European Powers in the Americas were included in the Monroe Doctrine. The President discussed the recent interpretation oi his speech284 words
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Article72 1939-09-21 15 Reuter. London, Sept. 11. A LARGE number of Poles in Ger-man-occupied territory have been arrested and held as hostages, according to an announcement broadcast in Polish from the German stations. This action is claimed to be a reprisal for the alleged arrest of membersReuter. - 72 words
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193 1939-09-21 15 Determined To Fight Nazi Regime To The Bitter End London, Sept. 10. QREAT Britain s ur ahinet meeting yesterday decided to Base .Is policy on the assumption that the wav would last three years or more. A statement iss\u*d through the Ministry of Information193 words
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Article100 1939-09-21 15 —Reuter. A Slovak Battalion Miitinecs Paris. Sept. 12. IT i.s confirmed that one German officer ana 20 German soldiers deserted yesterday on the Western Front. The German officer is said to have stated that if a pontoon were placed across the Rhine, thousands of German troops—Reuter. - 100 words
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101 1939-09-21 15 Reuter and British Wireless. Wellington. Sept 12. A TOTAL of 6,655 volunteers was enrolled to-day for a special force which will serve in New Zealand or overseas. The Defence Minister, Mr. F. Jones, stated to-night that there has also been a wonderful response– Reuter and British Wireless. - 101 words
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Article40 1939-09-21 15 —Reuter. Paris, Sept. 12. IT IS NOW revealed that at the time when Paris received an air-raid warning yesterday morning, German aeroplanes were held at buy by the French defences and had to turn back.—Reuter. - 40 words
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553 1939-09-21 16 —Reuter. Mr. Chamberlain’s Statement On Nazis* Terrorism I Man GERMANY'S PLEDGE NOT TO USE GAS London, Sept. 1 1. IMPORTANT announcements ueiv made in both Houses of Parliament this afternoon. They include* 1 the announcement that Germany had stated she would not use—Reuter. - 553 words
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47 1939-09-21 16 .—Reuter. Paris, Sept. H. £JERM\\Y POSSESSES far fewer submarines than in the last uti, say s Maui, in a semi-official review of the naval position. i.\en allowing lor falsification ol official figures, experts consider Germany possesses not more than about Mb—Renter..—Reuter. - 47 words
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Article139 1939-09-21 16 .—Reuter Sliorl Of Meal. Petrol And Textiles I Brussels. Sept. 14. DEPORTS reaching here show that life in Berlin becomes more gloomy every day The Germans now have two meatless days—on Mondays and Fridays—but even on the other days there is very little meat. Fish.—Reuter - 139 words
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403 1939-09-21 16 Reuter. INFORMATION CHIEF’S REPLY TO HIS CRITICS London, Sept. 14. A GENERAL debate on the Government’s statement of policy, made yesterday, took place in the House of Lords to-day. The first speaker was Lord Snell, who said that the news of co-opera-tion from theReuter. - 403 words
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Article146 1939-09-21 16 British Wireless Allies’ Determination Not To Compromise London. Sept. 13. The Ministry of Information says that the Propaganda Ministry m Berlin is evidently at great pains to conceal from the German public the Arm determination of the British and French Governments to refuse all compromise– British Wireless - 146 words
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Article50 1939-09-21 16 —Reuter. Tokio. Sept. 12. IT is announced by the Japanese pos.al authorities that mails from Japan destined for Europe are in future to be sent to the United States, from where they will be carried by American or other neutral vessels to their destinations.—Reuter.—Reuter. - 50 words
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40 1939-09-21 16 .—Reuter. Berlin, Sept. 13. IT is announced in Berlin that Field1 Marshal Goering has appointed Heinrich Himmler to be Minister or the Interior. Himmler is the head of the Gestapo German secret police*.—Reuter..—Reuter. - 40 words
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252 1939-09-21 16 Reuter. Expeditionary Units Movements Kept Completely Secret London. >•-;** DRITISH troops have landed in France, ic v:a* a announced. *o-thiy. bvu uv. e not yet been in aetiur. < tiie Royal Air Force also a. re serving* in trance. Aitluaiirh complete -.ciecv i> stillReuter. - 252 words
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Article40 1939-09-21 16 —Reuter. Kuanas. Sep:. 11. THE LITHUANIAN military authori- ties have confiscated a German reconnaissance plane which made a forced landing on the Lithuanian-Gerir.an frontier. The tw f o members of the crew nave been interned.—Reuter..—Reuter. - 40 words
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34 1939-09-21 16 —Reuter. London. Sept. 10. A WAR OFFICE communique states that anti-aircraft defences In England are fully prepared for all emergencies. They are on tiptoe and in flue spirits.—Reuter. - 34 words
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146 1939-09-21 17 —Reuter. \s Allied Army Provisional Government Being Formed Paris, Sept. 14. r\\[] (/zecho-Slovak army being formed in France will not be l a foreign legion or voluntary corps but will rank as an Hied army since the Democracies have not juridically recognised the occupation of—Reuter. - 146 words
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Article108 1939-09-21 17 ’—Reuter. "Shooting Everyone In Sight." Says Officer Copenhagen, Sept. 13. A GERMAN tank officer describing fighting in Poland to the Berlin correspondent of the Politiken estimated German casualties at 15,000 and those of the Poles at ten times greater. We found it impossible to take prisoners’—Reuter. - 108 words
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64 1939-09-21 17 .—Reuter- London, Sept. 14. A CCORDING to an Associated Press message trom Ankara, the Turkisn Foroign Minister stated that Parliament was speeding up the conclusion a mutual assistance pact with Great Britain and France. A report that Turkey and Germany *'•11 shortly conclude a.—Reuter- - 64 words
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Article152 1939-09-21 17 Keuter. London, Sept. 12. ntj Kln S in a message to the British merchant navy and fishing fleets. Passing confidence in their unnching determination to play their a l P ar t in defence, says:— y° u laav e a long and glorious hlsof andKeuter. - 152 words
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66 1939-09-21 17 London Sept. 12. r PHE Berlin correspondent of the Copenhagen newspaper National Tidende says the first German bulletin on the Western Front fighting announced over the radio on Sunday created a great impression, as many Germans were ignorant of the fact that war had66 words
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Article167 1939-09-21 17 —Reuter. Wounded Pack Hospitals Paris, Sept. 12. has suffered considerable losses during the Polish campaign, according to a Havas message from Zurich. It is stated that, according to usually well-informed sources, the real percentage of casualty figures is far larger than the official figures published in German—Reuter. - 167 words
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Article65 1939-09-21 17 —Reuter. New York, Sept. 14. A MESSAGE picked up from the British steamer Vancouver City stated that she was attacked in the Atlantic and the crew were taking to *he boats. The liner President Roosevelt, which went to the rescue, later reported that the crew—Reuter. - 65 words
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Article47 1939-09-21 17 Czechoslovakia in March.—British Wireless. London, Sept. 12 I’HE Czechs in France are expected to constitute two divisions, reports *hi French Government radio station in Paris. This is based on the framework of 600 officers and N.C.O.S who fled from Czechoslovakia in March.—BritishCzechoslovakia in March.—British Wireless. - 47 words
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Article140 1939-09-21 17 Reuter. GERMANS OFFER TO REPLACE IT London, Sept. 14. A DUTCH AEROPLANE which challenged a German Instructor aeroplane near Ameland Island was shot down by the German machine, and the crew of four were rescued and taken to Germany. A secorfd German machine proceeding to theReuter. - 140 words
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Article85 1939-09-21 17 —Reuter. Being Executed To The Letter In Poland London, Sept. 15. ‘“THE Germans are bombing all towns and villages. Southern and Central Poland is a terrible picture,” says a Lwow broadcast appealing against German barbarism. It is asserted Hitler has ordered “Destroy everything which offers resistance,”—Reuter. - 85 words
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Article99 1939-09-21 17 Rome, Sept. 15. Measures recently taken in Germany against Catholic churches pnd the press are revealed by the Vatican organ Osservatore Romano, which refutes the reasons advanced by Germany for the measures. In the first place, it says, anti-Ca-tholic provision is not limited to the closing of churches99 words
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Article50 1939-09-21 17 Reuter. Paris, Sept. 15. A CAR containing mcmoers of the British Embassy str.fi was caught in machine-gun fire from a German low-flying aeroplane near Krozemianiec where the Diplomatic Corps are established. There were women and some children in the car but there were no casualties.—Reuter.— Reuter. - 50 words
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Article122 1939-09-21 17 —Reuter Planes To Bomb Harbours Copenhagen, Sept. 13. THE German answer to the British blockade would be the sending of 3,000 planes to bomb British harbours, states the Berlin correspondent of the Berlingske Tidende. The correspondent adds that the destruction of British harbours is considered likely—Reuter - 122 words
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Article156 1939-09-21 17 Villi V* w V V* VV«* V* J J today and six months ago.—British Wireless. London, Sept. 13. II7HILE there is as yet no definite indication of the German Government’s decision as to how submarine warfare is to develop, the sinking of the Athenla might seem toVilli V* w V V* VV«* V* • • J J — today and six months ago.—British Wireless. - 156 words
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Article120 1939-09-21 17 —Reuter. London, Sept. 15. AN Admiralty communique says British destroyers, patrol vessels and aircraft are constantly patrolling wide areas, searching for enemy submarines. A number of submarines have been destroyed in the course of many attacks, and the survivors rescued when possible, it is stated. The Berlin—Reuter. - 120 words
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29 1939-09-21 17 —Reuter. Copenhagen, Sept. 13 ACCORDING to Amsterdam sources, Germans caught reading Royal Air Force pamphlets are liable to be punished by death —Reuter—Reuter. - 29 words
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Article70 1939-09-21 17 British Wireless. London, Sept. 17. FRIDAY. Sept. 29. has been the date on which the census in Britain is to be taken, to form a basis of the national register, plans for which are complete in all details. The procedure will be explained to householders bv officialsBritish Wireless. - 70 words
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296 1939-09-21 18 Reuter. U.S. Ambassador Tells Of Nazi Outrages Ijondon, Sept. 14. THE German air force is taking advantage of every opportunity without regard to the danger to civilians, states a telegram from Mr. A. J. D. Biddle, United States Ambassador in Poland, published in Washington.Reuter. - 296 words
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Article164 1939-09-21 18 —Reuter. Nazi Announcement Of Bombing Decision A COMMUNIQUE issued from Hitler’s headquarters with the German army in Poland attempts to throw the responsibility for the decision to bomb open towns on the Polish Government. It says that recently Polish oilicials and officers have called on—Reuter. - 164 words
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Article39 1939-09-21 18 —Reuter. Nice, Sept. 15. THE lormer leader of the Heimwehr, Prince von Starhemberg, yesterday asked the permission of the French Government to organise an Austrian brigade to side with the French army against Germany.—Reuter.—Reuter. - 39 words
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Article87 1939-09-21 18 ’—Reuter. Rome. Sept. 14. MIS HOLINESS the Pope, addressing the new Belgian Ambassador to the Vatican when ht presented his credentials, said he would seek every opportunity to conclude a peace honourable to all with the aim of preventing a general conflagration. “Should this be impossible.”’—Reuter. - 87 words
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118 1939-09-21 18 London, Sept. 12. r T*HE Prime Minister, Mr. Chamberlain. has sent a telegram to the Prime Minister of Canada in which he says I deeply appreciate your personal message informing me of the proclamation in Ottawa today of war between Canada and the German Reich.”—Reuter. - 118 words
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156 1939-09-21 18 NAZIS PLANNING SUBMARINE AIR BASES IN S. AMERICA —Reuter. London, Sept. 14. THK Ministry of Information states that the British Gov. ernment, having reason to believe that Germany may at. tempt to establish submarine and air bases on the coasts of Southern and Central American countries, has instructed its representatives—Reuter. - 156 words
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250 1939-09-21 18 Voluntary Force Of 20,000 For Service At Home Or Overseas Canberra, Sept. 15. AUSTRALIAN troops may be used to relieve the British garrison in Singapore, the Prime Minister of Australia. Mr. R. G. Menzies, revealed to-day. He announced in a broadcast that enlistment would250 words
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203 1939-09-21 18 British Wireless. London, Sept. 13. 11/ELL-INFORMED circles in Lon- don are considerably interested in stories reaching them from various quarters of offers of peace which may be made, states a bulletin issued by the Ministry of Information. The position of the British Government and ofBritish Wireless. - 203 words
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Article56 1939-09-21 18 Copenhagen. Sept. 11. A GERMAN destroyer was blown up by one of its own mines today. Watchers at a small port at ti e &outhern extremity of Sweden saw the ship. Shortly afterwards, they heard a tremendous explosion, and a huge column of water bleu up56 words
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Article46 1939-09-21 18 —Reuter. London, Sept. 15 nWING to additional expense due tc war risk insurance and other :actors. passenger fares on Eastern route?, including to and from India. Austra.ia. New Zealand, and on the South African route, have been increased bv 33 > per cent.—Reuter.—Reuter. - 46 words
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74 1939-09-21 18 .—Reuter. London, Sept. 15 THE Archbishop of Canterbury an* nounced to-night that, with the approval of the King, October 1 is t be observed as a day for nationa prayer. He expressed his conviction that authorities of other Christian bodif* will be.—Reuter. - 74 words
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Article61 1939-09-21 18 Rome, Sept. 13 SIGNOR GAYDA, who is generalh regarded as Signor Musso iumouthpiece, writing in Giornale d lia to-day says that Italy’s attitude i wards the war will be defined r That attitude, he said, world tr termined by Italy’s will and accon to a-Reuter. - 61 words
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260 1939-09-21 19 Reuter. Major Anglo-Freilch Drive Believed Imminent London, Sept. 15. PREPARATIONS are being made for a major AngloFrench attack on the Siegfried Line, reports British United Press. Meanwhile, heavy German artillery is pounder the French lines in the Saar in an effort to relieve SaarbrucckenReuter. - 260 words
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Article126 1939-09-21 19 —Reuter. Submarine Surprised W bile Shelling Ship London, Sept. 17. \I7HILE a German submarine was still shelling the Anglo-American Oil Company’s tanker Cheyenne <8.825 tons) a British destroyer came to the scene. The submarine promptly submerged. L h c destroyer dropped depth charges •ind then sank—Reuter. - 126 words
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Article35 1939-09-21 19 —Reuter. London, Sept. 15. |JIT. W. S. Morrison, the Minister of Food, stated to-day that there is ample supply of sugar in this J antry at the present time.—Reuter.—Reuter. - 35 words
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Article48 1939-09-21 19 SOVIET SHIPS NOT GOING TO U.K. —Reuter. Helsinki, Sept. 14. 'T'HE newspaper Uusi Suomi pub- lishes messages from Moscow claiming official authority for a report that all Soviet ships on their way to Great Britain with timber and other goods have been instructed to return to Soviet ports.—Reuter. - 48 words
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Article90 1939-09-21 19 ’.—Reuter. Likely To Influence U. S. Altitude Rome, Sept. 17. THE New York correspondent of the Italian newspaper Telegraafo writes that the attitude of the United States will be influenced by the way Germany conducts her submarine warfare. He adds that if Germany, in accordance with the’.—Reuter. - 90 words
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Article74 1939-09-21 19 —Reuter. London, Sept. 12. FOUR British ships reported to-day that they evaded enemy submarines. The oil tanker Inverliffey <9,465 tons) has been sunk but the crew have been rescued by the American steamer R. G. Stewart. The British freighter Blair Logie has been sunk off—Reuter. - 74 words
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45 1939-09-21 19 —Reuter. Rome, Sept. 13. IT is reported in local political circles that Yugoslavia, Italy and Greece are negotiating an agreement to guarantee peace in the Balkans. It is stated the agreement would be accompanied by an Italo-Greek trade agreement.—Reuter..—Reuter. - 45 words
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196 1939-09-21 19 —Reuter. Paris, Sept. 15. J-JI1 LER is expected to make a 44 peace offensive with “great ability,” according to the Paris newspaper L Epoque, which declares that one of three important tasks ahead of M. Daladier’s new ministry is to put France on’—Reuter. - 196 words
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Article194 1939-09-21 19 —Reuter. Statement By Mr. Cordell Hull Washington, Sept. 15. THE Government reserves all rights of the United States and her nationals under international law and will adopt such measures as may seem most practical and prudent when those rights are violated. Thus declared Mr. Cordell Hull, Secretary—Reuter. - 194 words
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73 1939-09-21 19 —Reuter. London, Sept. 14. AFTER Sinking the steamer F'irby, a German submarine commander sent an S.O.S. message giving the ship’s position, according to a statement by the Chief Officer of the Firby. He added the crew spent 13 hours in a lifeboat before being rescued.—Reuter. - 73 words
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43 1939-09-21 19 .—Reuter. Moscow, Sept. 15. THE POLISH submarine Orzel, whidi arrived during the night at Tallinn Harbour (Estonia) has been interned together with her officers and crew. Orzel was launched in January, 1938. and has a crew of 56.—Reuter..—Reuter. - 43 words
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Article69 1939-09-21 19 ,—Reuter. London, Sept. 15. THE Japanese Foreign Office is reported to have asked all Japanese who can do so to come home from Europe as soon as possible. Three J apanese missions—military, naval and economic—which are at present in Italy, will leave for Japan to-morrow and,—Reuter. - 69 words
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Article133 1939-09-21 19 .—Reuter Threat To Germans On Western Front Rome, Sept. 15. DECLARING the French advance constitutes a grave threat to Saarbruecken, the Paris correspondent of II Lavoro Fascista praises the fighting power of French troops. Many German planes were shot down in the Saarbruecken zone, he.—Reuter - 133 words
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Article68 1939-09-21 19 Reuter. London, Sept. 15. A COMMUNIQUE broadcast from Warsaw states that Polish planes carried out an attack on a German air force base in Posnania. in the Corridor, from which German planes had raided Warsaw during the past few days. The base was completely destroyed,Reuter. - 68 words
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Article30 1939-09-21 19 -Router. London. Sept. 15. A broadcast from Soviet Russi i states that the bullion of the Bank of Poland has been transferred to Rumania Reuter.-Router. - 30 words
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Article396 1939-09-21 20 i Jinuiaiiuii —British Wireless. Text Of Latest R.A.F. Leaflets London, Sept. 18. •pHE texts of the second and third 1 series of leaflets distributed by R.A.F. aircraft over Germany recently have been issued by the Ministry of Information. The second pamphlet, as already reported, is an addressi Jinuiaiiuii —British Wireless. - 396 words
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Article67 1939-09-21 20 —Reuter New York, Sept. 17. A SIT-DOWN strike of seamen de- manding a cash bonus of $250 for entering the war zone has prevented the departure of three American ships from New York, namely the American Traveller, the American Trader and the Soanstates, all of which—Reuter - 67 words
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Article, Illustration438 1939-09-21 20 Press Comment On Invasion 01 Poland By Red Army London, Sept. 18. CINGULARLY uncompromising condemnation is given by most London newspapers to the Red Army’s entry into Poland, though the fact that there is a marked cleavage of opinion on Stalin’s438 words
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Article96 1939-09-21 20 .—Reuter. Copenhagen, Sept. 17. THE whole of the entrance to the German Air Ministry in Berlin has been destroyed, presumably by a bomb, according to the Berlin correspondent of the newspaper Politiken. All windows on the side facing the Leipzigerstrasse are stated to have been smashed..—Reuter. - 96 words
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Article78 1939-09-21 20 —Reuter. London, Sept. 17. WARSAW was severely shelled T for the first time yesterday. German planes also bombed the former capital. The combined bombardment was reported by the Polish radio station last night as one of the most intense of the war. There were many civilian—Reuter. - 78 words
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174 1939-09-21 20 —Reuter. Paris, Sept. 17. A semi-official survey of the situation on the Western Front at the end of the first fortnight of war, issued by Havas, says: “On the one hand mobilization of French troops is now complete. They are progressing 20 kilometres in front—Reuter. - 174 words
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Article156 1939-09-21 20 —Reuter. Armies Effect Junction London, Sept. 17. A COMMUNIQUE issued by the German High Command says reconnoitring forces irom the three German invading armies—from East Prussia in the north. Upper Silesia in the west, and Slovakia in the south —met near Wlodawa. south ol Biest-Litovsk. It is—Reuter. - 156 words
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Article101 1939-09-21 20 -Reuter. Large Quantities Of Contraband Stopped London. Sept. 14. 'I'HE effectiveness of the contraband control system revealed in an official statement t.ia already large quantities of contraban have been stopped from reaching enemy. p «c Replying to the German win J distortion of the purpose of the-Reuter. - 101 words
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585 1939-09-21 21 —Reuter. lilSSIAN FORCES SAID TO HAVE ADVANCED 30 MILES London, Sept. 18. POLISH troops everywhere along the eastern frontier are resisting the Soviet invasion of their territory, according to a Havas dispatch, reports Reuter. The Soviet invasion began early yesterday morning along the whole Polish—Reuter. - 585 words
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Article45 1939-09-21 21 "Reuter. Ankara, Sept. 17. Foreign Minister, Bey Sukru 'aracoglu. is leaving for Moscow *>n as possible in response to an ation by the Soviet Government, u is persistently rumoured that :ev is concluding a new pact with ‘•■-’t-Russia, aimed at reinforcing Jonds of Turko-Soviet friendship."Reuter. - 45 words
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Article445 1939-09-21 21 —Reuter Further French Successes Paris, Sept. 17. T*HE latest French war commit- nique states, “At the end of the day yesterday, the enemy attacked on two points, on our front —one east of the Moselle valley, and the other towards the centre of the front between—Reuter - 445 words
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Article, Illustration259 1939-09-21 21 Polish Government’ s Reply To Note Reuter. THE Polish Ambassador in Moscow’ refused to accept the Soviet note, but informed his Government of its contents. A statement by the Polish Government in reply to the Russian note says: "The pretext which the Soviet Government advances in order to justify its– Reuter. - 259 words
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Article226 1939-09-21 21 TO CONTINUE NEUTRALITY’ .—Reuter. Soviet Attitude To The ar Moscow, Sept. 17. Russia will continue her policy of neutrality with regard to the major conflict, declared M. Molotov, the Soviet Premier and Foreign Commissar, in a broadcast speech to-day. M. Molotov was informing the Soviet nation of the Soviet invasion.—Reuter. - 226 words
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49 1939-09-21 21 Paris, Sept. 18. 'T'HE result of French shelling of the Siegfried Line, shown by aerial photographs taken before and after bombardments, are most satisfactory, it is stated here. They confirm reports that many of the German fortifications were constructed hurriedly from inferior concrete.—Reuter. —Reuter.—Reuter. - 49 words
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1207 1939-09-21 22 .—Reuter. Vergros Completes Three Wins For Two Meetings /'ARMTOP won thi main race at Bukit Timah on Saturday but had to survive an objection lodged by Dodd, rider of the second horse, Queen’s Course, before taking the honours. At the last Singapore meeting Carmtop.—Reuter. - 1,207 words
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Article423 1939-09-21 22 Logue Heads Trainers’ List TRAINER Phil Logue, of Singapore. \va> tlie most successful I trainer at the Singapore Turf j Club’s extra professional meeting i which concluded on Saturday. Logue saddled live winners. Davies wrs tile most successful lockey ot the meeting with three wins while Major423 words
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92 1939-09-21 22 (’From Our Own Correspondent) Alor Star. In the final of the northern /one Iskandar Cup tennis, Kedah beat Trengganu by five matches to nil. Kednh will now meet Singapore in Alor Star. Results (Kedah first) A. Rahim beat Adnan 6—2. 6—3; Syed Sheh92 words
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59 1939-09-21 22 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Batavia (By Air Mall). Ventura Marques and Young Dundee fought a draw over 15 rounds here in a bout biHed as a lightweight title fight. Dundee was ahead in the early stages but injured his arm later and Marques fought59 words
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Article86 1939-09-21 22 THE first match of the S. i 1 challenge cup competition w\\\ be played at Anson Road stadium on Monday, Sept. >5 when p u au Brani will meet the K.A. (R.M > in a qualifying round fixture. Further qualifying r uiv matches are: Wednesday, Sept. 27:86 words
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Article267 1939-09-21 22 London, Sept. POOTBALL to-day returned to the old days before the formation of the football league when all players were amateurs Contracts between clubs and players have been rescinded owing to the war. and the games to-day were played as a series of friendly matches. After a267 words
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Article36 1939-09-21 22 Riggs won the American singly tennis championship at Forrest HilH beating Van Horn 6—4, 6—2. 6—4. Alice Marble retained the women* title and beat Helen Jacobs 6—o, 8- n, 6—4 in the final.36 words
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Article36 1939-09-21 22 Reuter. London, Sept. 18. The Scottish Football League suspended their resumption plan a deputation sees the Secretary State for Scotland. The deput.M°n will ask for the removal of all rest notions on Scottish football.—Reuter.Reuter. - 36 words
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Article53 1939-09-21 22 —Reuter. Glenview. Illinois. Sep- In the final of the American amaten championships Marvin Ward beat Ray seven and five. Both are Walker Cup P* a Helenski, Sept. Taisto Maekl, Finland, broke record over 10,000 metres ana miles in the times of 29 min. 52.6 M and 28 min.—Reuter. - 53 words
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Article740 1939-09-21 1 cool) DEMAND FOR SOME INDUSTRIAL ISSUES FR \SER COMPANY’S WEEKLY REVIEW IN a weekly report on the share market, issued at the close of business on Sept. 19, Fraser and Company, sharebrokers, write: Once again we find it possible to ssue our report for the week in740 words
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Article55 1939-09-21 1 '■'HE domestic tin quota for the 1 third quarter has been raised to 56.5 per cent, of assessments from 42 per cent, which was fixed ten days ago. This decision is in consequence of the raising of the international quota from 60 to 80 per cent.,55 words
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Article137 1939-09-21 1 The Singapore Chamber of Commerce Rubber Association held its 1.4515 t. auction on Sept. 13, when there were catalogued 962,146 lb —429.53 tons offered 891,670 1b.—398.06 tons sold 624,101 1b.—278.61 tons. London Spot lOd. New York Spot 23c PRICES REALISED Ribbed Smoked Sheet Cents Per Lb. Standard137 words
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Article345 1939-09-21 1 Our Own Correspondent) London. Sept. 19. ALTHOUGH prices on the Stock Exchange n to-day generally tended lower the final tone was steadier with tobaccos and a few breweries showing signs of recovery. Business was small and there was no selling pressure visible.—Reuter. The following are to-day’s closing345 words
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Article117 1939-09-21 1 (From Our Own Correspondent) London, Sept. 18. The following are to-day’s “bid" quotations for Fixed Trusts s. d. British Empire “A” 16 6 British Empire “B” 8 0 British Empire Cumulative 12 6 British Empire C’prehensive 12 3 British General “A” 16 104 British General “B“ 13 7Vs>xd117 words
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Article407 1939-09-21 1 New York, Sept. 19 TTHE following quotations were those ruling when the Stock Exchange closed to-day. DOW-JONES AVERAGES Monday's Today’s Changes Close Close 30 Industrials 147.78 152.14 up 4.36 20 Ralls 30.81 32.19 up 1.38 15 Utilities 24.25 24.74 up 0.49 New York Stock Exchange, business407 words
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Article32 1939-09-21 1 TIE price of rubber for assessment of export duty in the F.M.S. from Sept. 15 to Sept. 21 is fixed at 36*4 cents a pound, states a Gazette notification.32 words
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49 1939-09-21 1 r-y,»« Soot Sept. Oct.-Dee. Jan.-Mar. Apr.-June I*>ndon SS 14 37% 36-, 34 4 34 10 lS -1 3ft', 33 33 4 9% 18 36% 37 35 1 v 34 4 34 9 36% 35% 34% 34'. 9% 20 36 35% 34'* 33 i 9 n49 words
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1527 1939-09-21 2 Reserves Strengthened And Ample Cash Resources “IN so far as trade reactions in Malaya are concerned, it must be a source of satisfaction to shareholders to know that our company is on the one hand well equipped for a continuance of its1,527 words
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Article96 1939-09-21 2 THE Governor, in exercise of the powers conferred upon him under the defence regulations, has fixed the maximum price for the sale of tin. An announcement to this effect is contained in a Government Gazette Extraordinary The order states that “no person shall buy or sell,96 words
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Article102 1939-09-21 2 1 INURING the week ending Sept. 9. 1 1939. exports of canned pineapples from Malayan ports amounted to 26.349 cases, of which 18.609 (71 per cent.) cases were to the United Kingdom, 507 (2 per cent.) cases to the Continent of Europe; 6.050 (23 per cent.)102 words
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Article699 1939-09-21 2 PRESENT HIGH AI rpo UNJUSTIFIED S IN a weekly report on the rubber m market issued on Sept. 14 t aiid Peat (Singapore) Ltd write The week has been one ol V iow fluctuations with heavy buying 1 America taking place. The reopenin of the London market699 words
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Article1122 1939-09-21 3 Issued V>y Fraser And Co., EXCHANGE AND STOCK BROKERS. Singapore, September 20, 10 a.m. MINING Buyers Sellers Tin ,ul Anial 5/9 6/3xd ral Malay 37/- 39/1 V Hitam 23/- 24/V- Weng 0.95 1.05 h. -hn Tin 20/- 21/6 ii mi Selangor 1.55 1.60 1 1; nia Malay1,122 words
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59 1939-09-21 3 VHE directors of the Eastern '3ank Ltd. have declared an interim dividend of 2s. a share, less income-tax. payable on Oct. 2. This is Is. a share less than was paid on Sept. 26 last year. The capital of the Bank is £2,000.000 in shares59 words
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Article123 1939-09-21 3 Singapore, Sept. 19, noon. Buyers Sellers Gambler $7.50 Hamburg Cube $13.00 Java Cube $l2 00 Pepper White Muntok $lB.OO White $l7 50 Black $lO 00 Copra Mixed $2.20 Sun Dried $2.55 Sajo Flour No. 1 Lingga $5.75 $5.75 Fair- $5.50 $5.50 Sarawak $5.00 Jelotong Palembang $8.25 Banja123 words
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Article167 1939-09-21 3 London Exchange Prices On Sept. 7 Anglo-Burma (5/) 13/9; Ayer Hitam (8/) 17/3; Bangrin 14/6; Gopeng Cons. (5/) 6/6, Hongkong (5/) 13/16; Idris (5/) 4/6; Ipoh (16/) 17/3; Kamunting (5/) 7/9; Kepong Killinghall (5/) 12/6; Kinta (5/) 7/6; Kinta Kellas (5/) 3/3; Kramat Pulal (5/) 6/6; Malayan Drg.167 words
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Article48 1939-09-21 3 THE following rubber crops were harvested in August:— Lb United Malacca 36.200 Jimah Rubber 16,700 Punggor Rubber 8,181 Kuala Reman 156,100 Lok Kawl Rubber 36.000 Bruseh Rubber 33.500 Brunei 29,259 Bukit Timah 5,843 Changkat 25,268 Haytor 8,990 Indragiri 76.450 Lunas 36.000 Nyalas 23.000 Tapah 52,49048 words
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Article611 1939-09-21 3 London Exchange Prices On Sept. 7 Allagar <2/) /64; Alor Pongsu (2/) 1/2**$ Amal. Bruas (2/) 1/44; Am*l Bruas Pf. (2/) 1/104; Anglo-Malay 7/6; Ayer Kunlng 19/4V*; Badenoch 16/6; Bagan Serai 15/; Bahru (Sel.) (2/) 1/04; Banteng 12-6; Batang (2/) 1/4; Batu Caves 13/6; Batu Tiga 21/3; Bekoh611 words
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Article49 1939-09-21 3 HTHE Singapore tin market was closed from Sept. 13 to Sept. 17. The official price on Sept. 18 was $ll6 on Sept. 19, $ll5 and on Sept. 20, $117.25. which is the maximum price fixed by the Government. All prices are per picul of 133 l/3rd.49 words
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207 1939-09-21 3 FRASER COMPANY LIST OF CURRENT DIVIDENDS Books Company Dividend Close TIN Austral Amal 14d Sept. 1 Katu 6d. No. 21 8ept. 16 Kramat Pulal 216% Sept 6 Malayan Tin 24% Rawang Tin Fields I4d No. 14 Sept. 21 Renong Consol 6d. No. 27 Sept. 23 Southern Malayan 24% Sungel Luas207 words
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