The Straits Budget, 16 November 1939
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Title Section29 1939-11-16 1 The Straits Budget BEING THE WEEKLY ISSUE OF THE STRAITS TIMES fESTABLISHED NEARLY A CENTURY./ No. 4266. SINGAPORE, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 1939. Price 25 cts., (S.S. Currency) ~r 7d.29 words
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Article1022 1939-11-16 1 Singapore, Wednesday. ££LEVEN deck passengers, chiefly infants and children, lost their lives when the British India steamer Sirdhana of 7,745 tons, sunk in Singapore harbour on Monday morning after striking a mine. A further nine passengers, all Asiatics, remain unaccounted lor. All Europeans on board were1,022 words
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Article, Illustration45 1939-11-16 1 Lieut. M. P. E. Evans, of the 1st Battalion, The Manchester Regiment and his bride, formerly Miss Doreen Hadwell, after their wedding at the Tanglin Garrison Church on Saturday. Lieut.-Col. E. B. Holmes gave the bride away.—Straits Times picture. —Straits Times picture..—Straits Times picture. - 45 words
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The Straits Budget
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Article1188 1939-11-16 1 doomed to failure.—Straits Times, Nov. 9. t tlu moment of writing, there btfen no official expression of yn the offer made by the oueen of the Netherlands and the Lo 0 f the Belgians to the rulers belligerent Powers in connec- W im renewed efforts to securedoomed to failure.—Straits Times, Nov. 9. - 1,188 words
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Article1106 1939-11-16 1 —Straits Times, Nov. 10. It is obvious from many passages in the report of the speech made by Mr. Malcolm MacDonald at the opening meeting of the Colonial labour Officers’ Course in London last month that the Secretary of State had prominently in mind the serious disturbances—Straits Times, Nov. 10. - 1,106 words
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Article1117 1939-11-16 2 used merely “as a blind.’’—Straits Times, Nov. 11. Less than half an hour after Hitler had ended a violent diatribe against Great Britain with threats of what we might expect from the mighty German Army “backed by a people o! compact unity unparalleled in history,” the cellar inused merely “as a blind.’’—Straits Times, Nov. 11. - 1,117 words
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Article1105 1939-11-16 2 normal conditions.—Straits Times, Nov. 13. Thtire is very keen interest in the question of food production on Singapore Island. That much is clear from the reaction t„ v tn* leading article published n Straits Times of Oct. 31 under ti h f I heading “Food or Rubber?”,normal conditions.—Straits Times, Nov. 13. - 1,105 words
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Article959 1939-11-16 3 Straits Times, Nov. 14. Ten days ago Germany renewed her threats of intensive air raids on Great Britain and her propagandists assured Mr. Winston Churchill, their pet hate, that he had enjoyed his last quiet week-end.” To the extent that he devoted part of it to an extremelyStraits Times, Nov. 14. - 959 words
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Article1143 1939-11-16 3 ■Straits Times, Nov. 15. We quoted in a recent leading article a remark by Mr. H. V. Hodson to the effect that Great Britain has lagged behind in the war of propaganda that burst upon the world with the improvement in radio transmission because of a disposition to place■Straits Times, Nov. 15. - 1,143 words
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DOMESTIC OCCURRENCES
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Article144 1939-11-16 4 PORTER.—At Govt. Hospital, Muar, on Nov. 10. 1939 to Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Porter, Tangkah. Johore. a son. BAYLISS. —On October 19, 1939. at St. Luke’s Hospital, San Francisco, to Phyllis, wife of G. L. Bayliss, of the Malayan Education Department, a daughter. Sylvia Diane, stillborn. CLOSE-BROOKS —On144 words
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Article156 1939-11-16 4 McKINLAY—MOFFLIN.—An engagement is announced between James McKinlay and Miss Jean Mofflin. WEE-LYE—The engagement is announced between Mr. Wee Hian Teck, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Wee Kheng Chiang of Kuching. Sarawak. to MlS6 Annie Lye, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lye Boon Hong ot Singapore. The marriage156 words
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Article61 1939-11-16 4 THE marriage takes place to-day (13-11-39) at 133 Kllllney Road, Singapore, between Mr. Teo Choon Lim, youngest son of Madam Yeo Ee Neo and the late Mr. Teo Ah Kee and Miss Tham Chuan Neo, only daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Tham Cheng Tong and sister of61 words
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Article, Illustration114 1939-11-16 4 Major S. W. JOSLYN, of the Royal Engineers, was married at St. Andrew’s Cathedral on Monday, to Miss Eve Hudson, a sister of the Kandang Kerbau hospital Singapore. The Rev. D. E. J. Hodge officiated, Capt. P. M. Grazebrook. R.E., played the organ. Given away by Capt.114 words
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Article112 1939-11-16 4 Oct. 10. In the afternoon His Excellency and Lady Thomas were present at a parade of the St. John Ambulance Brigade held at the Jalan Besar Stadium. Nov. i. His Excellency presided at a meeting of the Executive Council held at Government Hous#* this morning. Nov. 2. Mr.112 words
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Article280 1939-11-16 4 Leaders A Forlorn Hope The Strike Weapon A Prophecy Food And Rubber Winston’s Week-end Frightfulness 3 Telegrams— 3 Covering past week’s news 9, Financial Supplement— Financial and Commercial News to date, following page 29 Malayan General News—44 We Have Got Hitler Where We Want Him —Governor Hitler In Fear280 words
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437 1939-11-16 4 (From Our Own Correspondent) London, Nov. 1. •"PHE anxiety with which M.Ps. regard the possibility that war conditions may interfere with the efficiency of social services in the Colonial Empire was again shown in Parliament the other evening. Mr. B. Riley (Lab.,437 words
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Obituary121 1939-11-16 4 DEATHS WAYMAN.—At Bungsar Hospital, Kuala Lumpur, on 12th instant at 8.+5 a.m. Valerie (Violet Gladys) beloved wife of f. Wayman, P.W.D., Kajang. TOH SEAH HWEE, 47 years old, passed away peacefully at his residence, No. 187. Sims Avenue, S’pore. Mr. Robert Angus passed away at his residence 14 St. Michaels121 words
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1163 1939-11-16 5 Grave Mistake To Underrate Strength Of “Desperate” Reich THE Governor, Sir Shenton Thomas, in his broadcast 1 speech on Sunday night, said it would be a grave mistake to underrate Nazi Germany. “She is desperate”, he said, “and any nation in that1,163 words
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Article203 1939-11-16 5 CIR Shenton Thomas, in his broadcast speech, gave his personal view of the Munich bomb explosion when Hitler narrowly escaped. “It seems," said the Governor, “that a large proportion of the world's Press is inclined to suspect that this was a put-up job, arranged203 words
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Article247 1939-11-16 5 London Tributes To Malaya (From Our Own Correspondent) London, Oct. 31. MALAYA'S gift of £80,000 to the Afl Red Cross and St. John Fund is considered here to be a magnificent contribution anci on every hand one hears praise for the generosity and patriotism of the donors.247 words
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Article, Illustration34 1939-11-16 5 Straits rimes picture.Straits; rimes picture. - 34 words
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402 1939-11-16 5 SURVEY of the feeling in Malaya to-day towards’ the Empire’s war effort was made by the Governor, Sir Shenton Thomas, in his broadcast address. Sir Shenton qnoted a Malay newspaper which said: “It behoves every Malay and Muslims in this country to strive his best402 words
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Article78 1939-11-16 5 (From Our Own Correspondent) Johore Bahru, Nov. 12. REV. Father H. Duvelle, the vicar of the Chapel of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel. Tanah Rata, Cameron Highlands. Is visiting Johore Bahru Rev. Father Duvelle was entertained to a party by Rev Father J. Lee, Vicar of78 words
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Article, Illustration436 1939-11-16 6 Tribute To Value Of Poultry And Vegetable Show “A VENTURE of this kind has public spirit behind it and carries important lessons for all of us” said Mr. L. Rayman, president of the Municipal Commission, when last week he opened the poultry, bird and—Straits Times picture. - 436 words
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Article50 1939-11-16 6 THE Governor. Sir Shenton Thomas, announced in his broadcast speech that the Poppy Day collections locally had exceeded last year’s total by $2,500. The sum collected up to date, said Sir Shenton, was $26,500. This, he thought, was a very satisfactory response to the appeal.50 words
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Article411 1939-11-16 6 Smaller Spending Than In 1939 (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Nov. 2. 'THE intention of the Federated 1 Malay States to spend less next year is evident from the first Supply resolutions in this war which the British Residents will move at the Budget meeting of411 words
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587 1939-11-16 6 IN one portion of his broadcast address, the Governor Sir Shenfton Thomas, dealt with lying Nazi propaganda I have in my possession, a copy of Hitler’s book Mein Kampf and I have been reading what he has to say on war propaganda.587 words
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596 1939-11-16 6 IN spite of a very heavy rainstorm, a large congregatioiB including the Governor, Sir Shenton Thomas, and Ladl Thomas, attended the Remembrance Day service at Sfl Andrew’s Cathedral, Singapore last week. Others present included Major-Gene-ral and Mrs. L. V. Bond, Rear-Admiral and Mrs. T.596 words
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Article, Illustration159 1939-11-16 7 Raja Razman As Malay Secretary (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Kangsar. Nov. 10. RAJA Razman bin Raja Abdul Hamid. Malay Aide-de-Camp to the Sultan of Perak, has been appointed to be Malay Secretary to the Sultan. Raja Razman, who has been A.D.C since 1936. succeeds Raja Abdul159 words
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Article62 1939-11-16 7 Malayans of the older generation *ill be interested to hear, writes the Straits Times London Correspondent, that Mr. Hector Gordon Jelf, Colonial Administrative Service, youngest son of Sir Arthur S. Jelf and the late Mrs. Banehe Jelf, Ur to marry Miss Margaret Roberts, only daughter of62 words
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Article, Illustration251 1939-11-16 7 Simple Service Held At Cenotaph WREATH LAID BY GOVERNOR EX-SERVICEMEN PARADE U/HILE another conflict is taking place in Europe, SingaP® re last week honoured its dead soldiers of the last war, 1914-1918, at a brief ceremony at the Cenotaph. About 100 wreaths weTe laid atStraits Times picture. - 251 words
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Article151 1939-11-16 7 AT the annual meeting of the St. John Ambulance Association the following were elected:— President, Sir Alexander Sym Small; vicepresident, Dr. R. B. MacGregor, hon treasurer, Dr. W. C. E. Diamond; committee. Messrs. C. G. Howell and J. Jeff, Dr. W. Linehan, Mr. E. N. Woollerton,151 words
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78 1939-11-16 7 (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Nov. 10. MORE than two cyclists riding abreast is prohibited in Kuala Lumpur town limits by the Chief Police Officer, in accordance with the powers allowed him under the Minor Offences Enactment. Published in yesterday’s issue of the78 words
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Article41 1939-11-16 7 (From Our Own Correspondent) Ipoh, Nov. 11. A MEETING of the Perak State Council will be held at the Council Chamber, Taiping, on Wednesday, Dec. 7, at 10 a.m. The Sultan will open the meeting with full ceremony.41 words
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436 1939-11-16 7 NEW EVIDENCE OF ANCIENT MAN A DESCRIPTION by Mr. H. D. Noone. Field Ethnographer of the Perak Museum, of the new neolithic site discovered in Ulu Kelantan, the systematic excavation of which Mr. Noone thinks should be a matter of value to Malayan prehistory,436 words
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Article125 1939-11-16 7 (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur. Nov. 10. FE appointment of Dr. J. O. Poynton, of the Malayan Medical Service. to be Pathologist at the Institute for Medical Research, F.M.S., is announced in the Government Gazette. Appointments in the Malayan Educational Service see Mr. D. Roper. European Master,125 words
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Advertisement73 1939-11-16 7 The Straits Times Map of Europe Mediterranean s, r-*/2 M4 i* re »r c flay Nl bisca U. s < >% <1 O f- ,A «*r rt beautifully printed in seven colours the map is 25” x 184” ?nd covers the area shown n the adjoining sketch. It gives main73 words
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705 1939-11-16 8 G.O.C. EXPRESSES GRATITUDE AN instance of the traditional generosity of the Chinese in any good cause is provided by the gift of $600 to the Poppy Day fund. Singapore, by the members of the local China Relief Fund committee. In a letter to705 words
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Article50 1939-11-16 8 A PROCLAMATION Issued by the Sultan of Johore in council states that “whereas a state of war exists between Great Britain and Germany, all the forces of the Sultan in the Johore Military Forces shall be deemed to be on active service, until further notice."50 words
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Article, Illustration413 1939-11-16 8 rjR. (Miss) Mary Tan, daughter of Mr. and Mrs Chan Ah Knab, of Singapore, was married at the Singapore Prestbyterian Church on Nov. 10 to Mr. Koh Cheng Yam. son of Mr. Koh Peng Chiang, also of Singapore. The Rev. A. A. Macpherson—Straits Times picture. - 413 words
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Article226 1939-11-16 8 Thowless Nixon (From Our Own Correspondent) Mt«« Penang, Nov. 1ft ISS Patricia Nixon, younger daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H E Nixon, was married to Mr. Albert Edwin Thowless, son of Mr. and Mrs. A. Thowless, of Dovercourt, Essex, at St Georges Church this evening in the presence of a226 words
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Article147 1939-11-16 8 (From Our Own Correspondent) Johore Bahru, Nov. 9. DOAD improvements in the variIV ous districts of the state are to cost the Johore Government next year about $550,000. It is proposed to spend $90,000 each for Johore Bahru and Muar, $BO,OOO for Batu Pahat, $130,000 for147 words
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90 1939-11-16 8 FT has come to the notice of Gov--1 ernment, says the Department of Information, that a rumour is circulating widely in the Federated Malay States and elsewhere, to the effect that the prices of petrol and future* 6 to be ralSed again in90 words
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Article403 1939-11-16 8 COMMENT ON ROAD POLICY (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Nov s COMMENTING on the increased building activity in Kush Lumpur during the last few ve-m Dr. Teh Yoke Chee, at a meeti,,, of the Sanitary Board to-dav dei" cribed as “passive” the policy nt403 words
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179 1939-11-16 8 (From Our Own Correspondent> Kuala Lumpur, Nov. 8. A PLEA for low rents for land which the Sanitary Board proposed to reserve for cattle grazing was made Dr. Teh Yoke Chee at a meeting of the Sanitary Board to-day. Dr. Yoke Chee explained that179 words
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558 1939-11-16 9 vnnual report of CHAIRMAN »thE Singapore Harbour Board wharves dealt* with 3,209,327 tons of cargo in the year ending June 30, states the Chairman’s annual report, issued last week. This compares with 3,384,003 in the preceding year. Some 3.121 vessels, of a total of 0-***** net558 words
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466 1939-11-16 9 Gift Gratefully Accepted By British Government offer of a gift of $1,000,000 to His Majesty’s Government to help in the prosecution of the war has heen gratefully accepted and the High Commissioner, Sir Shenton Thamos,, has conveyed the thanks of His Majesty to466 words
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132 1939-11-16 9 (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Nov. 7. HPHERE is no immediate likelihood of cabaret girls in Kuala Lumpur forming an association similar to the one just established in Singapore, it is Cabaret girls, however, think that a society such as that formed in132 words
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Article62 1939-11-16 9 AS the terminal point of the K.L.M. air service is now at Naples, and onward transmission from that port to Amsterdam is by rail, it has been decided to discontinue the use of the K.L.M. air service for the conveyance of mails for62 words
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Article345 1939-11-16 9 News In Chinese, Malay Tamil (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala I.umpur, Nov. 7. I tSTENERS in Kuala Lumpur yesterday were surprised when they logged a strong station at 60 metres. It was the Kuala Lumpur transmitter, which from to-day begins a two-hour broadcast of news345 words
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Article58 1939-11-16 9 (From Our Own Correspondent! Ipoh. Nov 7. rpHE heavy downpours ol the last 1 few days in Upper Perak hav» caused the Perak River to flood some of the low-lying regions in and near Kuala Kangsar. on the right bank ol th I°t is not58 words
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Article142 1939-11-16 9 Reuter. Appeal To War Secretary FIANCEE WANTS TO COME TO MALAYA THE romance of an officer of the Malay Regiment now in Singapore, Lieut. D. E. D. Morris, and a girl in Britain will be the subject of an appeal to the Secretary of State for War,Reuter. - 142 words
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Article134 1939-11-16 9 (From Our Own Correspondent) Johore Bahru, Nov. 8. CONVICTED on a charge of criminal breach of trust of $738.83 as the manager of Chop Lam Huat, 17th mile, Kota Tinggi Road, Ooh Seng Phiow was sentenced to 12 months’ rigorous imprisonment by Mr. J. B.134 words
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85 1939-11-16 9 iFrom Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Nov. 8. DESCRIBING the Sunday fair at Kampong Bahru as one of Kuala Lumpur’s “show places,” Mr. K. K. Benjamin, at a meeting of the Sanitary Board to-day. requested better lighting facilities for the fair. He suggested that85 words
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278 1939-11-16 10 Legislation Similar To That Enacted In Federation PERTAIN classes of business in the Straits Settlements will have to be registered if a Bill published in the S.S. Government Gazette last week becomes law. The Bill, which is based on an enactment recently passed in278 words
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205 1939-11-16 10 From Our Own Correspondent) lpoh, Nov. 7. ”T*HE Perak Government is offering employment to 4,000 Malays, initially in felling and burning jungle in the Sungei Manik irrigation area, and subsequently in colonising the land made available for the planting of padi. Mr.205 words
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Article45 1939-11-16 10 (From Our Own Correspondent) Johore Bahru, Nov. 6. f\R. J. N. Dugdale returned to Johore at the week-end after a holiday at Home. Dr. K. Eapen, asst, medical officer, Oeneral Hospital, Johore Bahru, has returned after being on six months’ leave In India45 words
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Article49 1939-11-16 10 ROYAL Air Force Headquarters, Singapore, report a mishap last week. A Vildebeeste aircraft came down in the sea in the eastern approaches to Singapore during night flyinr practice. One of the occupants was rescued, but the other is missing. The aircraft was lost.49 words
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Article169 1939-11-16 10 Former Officer Looks At Future “WHAT WE HAVE WE HOLD” (From Our Own Correspondent) London, Oct. 22. ‘AUR position with regard to the Colonies should be ‘what we have we hold,’ writes Mr. Arthur Hudson, for 16 years in the Colonial Service, in a letter to the169 words
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242 1939-11-16 10 TAXI-DANCERS from Singapore’s principal cabarets attended the first meeting of the newly-formed Singapore cabaret girls’ association at the Great World. “We have 180 members already, and there is a potential membership of 500 girls,” Miss Kong Yeok Sin. tjfe chairman, told a Straits Times reporter. “Most242 words
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307 1939-11-16 10 (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Nov. 6. {MERCHANTS are notified in a Government Gazette notificam tion issued to-day, that on and after Nov. 13 the export of goods from the Federated Malay States to Canada, Newfoundland, Hong Kong or to any307 words
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Article, Illustration24 1939-11-16 10 The Sri Menanti Astana, palace of the Yam Tuan, where F.M.S Ruipr are to meet in Durbar on Nov. 25.24 words
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Article134 1939-11-16 10 To Meet At Sri Menanti CONFERENCE ON NOV. 25 (From Our Own Correspondent) Seremban, Nov. 6. CRI MENANTI, the seat of the Yang-di-Pertuan Besar of Negri Sembilan, where Sir Cecil Clementi first announced his Decentralization policy, will be the scene of another Durbar of the F.M.S. Rulers,134 words
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242 1939-11-16 10 (.From Our Own Correspondent) Penang. Nov. 7. r T HE annual exhibition of art and handicraft of Penang Convent was declared open by Mrs. A. M. Goodman, wife of the Resident Councillor of Penang, yesterday evening. Despite inclement weather there was a good gathering242 words
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556 1939-11-16 11 gelangor Station Programmes Heard In Towns Kampongs RADIO audience is growing THROUGHOUT PENINSULA NEW and timely features of broadcasting in Malaya are evening news bulletins in Malay, Chinese and Tamil. The Kuala Lumpur station is broadcasting news in Malay, Tamil, Cantonese and Hokkien every556 words
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Article56 1939-11-16 11 A 1 the Companies’ Bill was Coun/n, flrst time In the Legislative rai vrl st week the Attorney-Gene-Prono/nH *u G Howel1 said that it was Pas?oH V hat the 8111 should not be next me eting of the Council irorp V )nt h. in order to give the56 words
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Article259 1939-11-16 11 NEW regulations regarding persons entering Malaya were issued in the Government Gazette last week under the Defence Regulations. The new order states: The Immigration Officer may attach such conditions, either general or special, as he may deem fit to the granting of any written endorsement or259 words
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Article114 1939-11-16 11 Amendments Approved NET DEFICIT HAS BEEN REDUCED THE net deficit on the Colony 1 draft estimates for 1940 has been reduced from $7,696,164 to $7,057,593 as the result of amendments, which were approved in the Legislative Council The adoption of the amendments were moved by the Financial114 words
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185 1939-11-16 11 (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Nov. 8. THE practice of permitting calves to accompany their mothers to the slaughter house—a matter which was raised at the last meeting of the Sanitary Board—was discussed again today at a meeting of the board. Mr. Nelson185 words
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510 1939-11-16 11 (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur. Nov. 8. AN application for maintenance by Lim Lai Kim from her husband. Soon Boon Leong, was dismissed yesterday by Raja Ayoub, the Kuala Lumpur third magistrate Mr G K. Narayan appeared for the applicant, and Mr. S.510 words
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398 1939-11-16 11 CAPT. HASHIM ON THE FUTURE THE importance of a provision for $59,740 for the medical inspection of school children next year was stressed in the Legislative Council last week by Capt, N, M. Hashim, the Malay member. “I now understand,” he said, “that398 words
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Article116 1939-11-16 11 (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Nov. 7. WHEN Mutthiah and Moses, who are alleged to have caused the death of a compatriot, Kathiresan, were produced before Mr. R. C. Redman after being remanded in police custody lor several days, the prosecuting officer, Mr. A.116 words
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Article66 1939-11-16 11 THE Businesses’ Registration Bill, read a first time at last week’s Legislative Council meeting, will be referred to a committee consisting of Unoffi- cial members of Council and outsiders, announced the Attorney-General, Mr. C. G. Howell. He said that the Bill was based on one already passed In66 words
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320 1939-11-16 12 —Straits Times Copyright. Malayan Governments And Producers The Losers MR. C.V. THOMAS ON SHORTAGE OF METAL IN BRITAIN U.S. (From Our Own Correspondent.) London, Nov. 9. pAUSTIC criticism of the Government’s tin price-fixing scheme was voiced by Mr. C. V. Thomas, chairman, when addressing shareholders—Straits Times Copyright. - 320 words
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37 1939-11-16 12 $1,400 FROM K.L. POPPY FUND DANCE FAIR (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Nov. 9. OVER $1,400 were collected at the fair and dance at the Selangor Club on Saturday, in aid of the Poppy Day Fund.37 words
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207 1939-11-16 12 pOUR Bills amending the marriagelaw in the Colony were given a first reading in the Legislative Council last week. The Attorney-General, Mr. C. G. Howell, remarked that Government could not be accused of rushing through the legislation since the Civil Marriage Bill has been207 words
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290 1939-11-16 12 IN a speech to the Indo-Malayan a newly formed association of local-born Indians, Mr. Paul Sammy, the president, pointed out that there was apprehension in some quarters that the association might cause a split in the Indian community. He said there was290 words
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251 1939-11-16 12 STATEMENT ABOUT RELIEF FUNDS “pHINESE traitors have recently been very active in Malaya” said Mr. Tan Kah Kee, chairman of the China Relief Fund Committee speaking last week at the second convention of the central branch committees of the fund, meeting in251 words
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335 1939-11-16 12 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, Nov. 9. A SUM of $68,698,983 for Federal and State services may be required next year, according to the Financial Provision Bill published in the Government Gazette to-day. State services next year are estimated to require335 words
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Planting Topics
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2127 1939-11-16 13 Covers, Tapping, Diseases And New Clearing Work By Our Planting Correspondent -tic decision of the Incorporated PjLiPtv of Planters not to hold 1 conference this year, ts an ar conditions was generally as unavoidable, cceptea what might be a smaller scale, it seems to2,127 words
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135 1939-11-16 13 (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Nov. 8. CRITICISM of “awkward corners” at the junction of Circular Road and Bukit Bintang Road, and Treacher Road and Weld Road, was made by Dr. Noronhoa at the Sanitary Board meeting to-day. He said that at the last meeting135 words
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Article109 1939-11-16 13 (From Our Own Correspondent) Johore Bahru. Nov. 9. K LUANG, in the central district of the State, is developing into an important centre. With the construction of an aerodrome there, a first class Rest House has been found necessary. This is provided for in the next109 words
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Advertisement165 1939-11-16 13 -MALAYAN PLANTING TOPICS Tlle Planting Topic Articles as published in Straits Budget may be obtained in the form of a weekly reprint service by post for an annual subscription including a suitable file and postage of $10 or £1 4s. Further information of this service and if desired a file165 words
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446 1939-11-16 14 Amount Costs To Be Agreed On Between Parties A FATAL motoring accident in Geylang Road nearly a year ago had a sequel in the High Court last week when the Chief Justice, Sir Percy McElwaine, gave a written judgment in a suit446 words
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125 1939-11-16 14 SENIOR members of the Y.M.C.A. of Singapore are receiving a circular asking them to “kill” ridiculous rumours and absurd stories which get about during abnormal times such as the present. It should be borne in mind,” states the circular, “that many of the rumours125 words
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Article53 1939-11-16 14 (From Our Own Correspondent) Johore Bahru, Nov. 8. WORK is to begin shortly on the construction of two padi storage godowns at the sth. mile, Scudai Road. It is estimated that the buildings will cost about $40,000. It is also proposed to instal a53 words
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Article245 1939-11-16 14 Muslim Approach To Government A DISCUSSION regarding the effect of wartime shipping regulations on the Muslim pilgrimage to Mecca was held at the last meeting of the All-Malaya Muslim Missionary Society committee. It was decided to write to the Government on “the urgent necessity”245 words
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Article66 1939-11-16 14 TTHE women’s section of the Johore Branch, Malaya Patriotic Fund, is to be entirely self-supporting in the future. This is revealed in the minutes of the second general meeting of the section held at “Saujana” last Sunday. A proposal that each helper in the section66 words
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Article, Illustration21 1939-11-16 14 Applying the final touches to a wreath which will be laid at the Singa pore Cenotaph on Saturday. —Straits Times picture.—Straits Times picture. - 21 words
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444 1939-11-16 14 A NUMBER of motorists in the Colony are studying the voluminous Road Traffic Bill, which was gazetted recently Early comment welcomes the appearance of the Bill as likely to supplant a haphazard system of accumulating road traffic laws in the past. “If it is made444 words
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266 1939-11-16 14 Sir Shenton G.O.C. Watch Punjabis Beat Retreat THE beating of Retreat by the sth 1 Battalion, 2nd Punjab Regiment, in Singapore last week was witnessed by a large number of official guests. Among them were the Governor, Sir Shenton Thomas, and Lady Thomas Major-General L. V. Bond, and Mrs’. Bond,266 words
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Article281 1939-11-16 14 If Nazi Germany Won The War (From Our Own Correspondent* Kuala Lumpur, Nov 6 VICTORY for the totalitarian states would involve in general ruin the co-operative movement in Malaya, states the Malayan Co-operator tot October in an editorial. The writer emphasizes that dictatorships ana co-operation cannot281 words
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384 1939-11-16 15 -Reuter. aL l defending aircraft return safely to base Paris, Nov. 7. THE greatest air battle of the war occurred yesterday when I nine French fighters attacked a group of 27 German fightand shot down nine enemy aircraft, reports Reuter. All the-Reuter. - 384 words
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187 1939-11-16 15 U-Boat’s “Feat” Nothing Hut A Grotesque Lie London, Nov. 7. CALSE claims of sinkings of British Naval ships made by the German Ministry of Propaganda have attained limits in German broadcast announcements that H.M.S. Kestral nas been sunk by a U-boat by clever tactics.187 words
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Article233 1939-11-16 15 Reuter. Paris, Nov. 7. r PHE epic of the French strategical withdrawal on Oct. 16 has just been disclosed. When the Germans attacked at 4 a m. on that day a section commanded by a young sub-Lleutenant fresh from St. Cyr (the French Sandhurst) was holdingReuter. - 233 words
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53 1939-11-16 15 .—Reuter. Istanbul, Nov. 9. IT has been decided to demobilize all classes of reservists called up for training under the emergency precautions since the beginning of the war, according to the newspaper Akcham, which adds that the step in considered to be justified by the.—Reuter. - 53 words
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Article104 1939-11-16 15 -Reuter. Plan For Vast Ghetto Takes Shape Amsterdam, Nov. 7. WHILE GERMANS are streaming back into the Reich from south Tyrol and the Baltic States, Nazi plans for a vast Jewish ghetto, or reservation, in south-east Poland, are steadily proceeding. The Telegraaf’s correspondent says-Reuter. - 104 words
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41 1939-11-16 15 —Reuter. FOLLOWING talks with his military chiefs, Signor Mussolini has added 3,000 lieutenants and non-commis-sioned officers to the Italian Army. These officers will start new troop units to bring the afrmy to full fighting strength.—Reuter.—Reuter. - 41 words
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Article52 1939-11-16 15 .—Reuter. HUNGARY’S determination to remain neutral was emphasized by a Cabinet minister who spoke at the first anniversary of Hungary’s occupation of the former Slovak regions. The present war, he said, was one of great Powers only, and Hungary was determined to watch it closely in the.—Reuter. - 52 words
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277 1939-11-16 15 Reuter. The Soviet is not working for peace, Signor Gayda declares. On the contrary, for the past 20 years Russia has been working solely for a world war which she expects will lead to a Communist revolut ion All Europe recognizes that Italy, not theReuter. - 277 words
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Article42 1939-11-16 15 —Reuter. London, Nov. 5. r’E KING has approved the promotion of Air Vice-Marshal R. E. C. Peirce deputy Chief of Air Staff, to be acting Air Marshal on his appointment as additional member of the Air Council. —Reuter.—Reuter. - 42 words
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493 1939-11-16 15 -Reuter. SOVIET PREMIER CLAIMS BALKANS BEING DRAGGED INTO STRUGGLE Moscow, Nov. 7. •pHE “imperialistic policy of capitalist powers” was denounced in violent terms by M. Molotov, Soviet Premier and Commissar for Foreign Affairs, addressing a meeting in Moscow yesterday on the occasion-Reuter. - 493 words
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100 1939-11-16 15 London. Nov. 6. rE death is announced of ViceAdmiral Sir Henry Percy Douglas, aged 63. Joining the Navy in 1890, he saw service in the Great War. He was created a ViceAdmiral in 1927, retiring in 1931. He was surveyor on the stall of100 words
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Article675 1939-11-16 16 EmpText Defending Our Security And That Of Others “MUST REPAIR DAMAGE GERMANY HAS WROUGHT ON HER NEIGHBOURS" London, Nov. 7. 44 U7E are fighting in defence of freedom. We are fighting for peace and our own security and that of others. We are defending theEmpText - 675 words
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Article33 1939-11-16 16 trmc. Xot i Mr? *_r. ;i* 1 sir**** :i Wr,r.* Grr- aSWfc*? hiAtai i ***4 xr>i R'sr4*rtiE r_rl wttfc rail 7M z:«jr> ~K.-« Vc4 r*n w*? er.- *-Tr u.4 Utmtrmc. - 33 words
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Article79 1939-11-16 16 —Reuter Moscow, Nov. 7. TIIE launching of numerous new vessels before the end of the year was mentioned by Admiral Kuznetsov, commander of the Soviet Pacific Fleet, in a statement in connection with the 22nd anniversary of the Bolshevik Ke- > elution. The Soviet has been.—Reuter - 79 words
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Article85 1939-11-16 16 -Reuter THE SOL"TH AFRICAN Government announces that it has incontrovertible evidence of a Nazi plot in South Africa which was frustrated at the outbreak of the war. Connections between members of the Nazi party and the members of the German minister’s stalls had been-Reuter - 85 words
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Article104 1939-11-16 16 Reuter. Stockholm, Nov. 10. THE second war of nerves is at an end and the real war of operations is about to start, according to German political circles, says the Berlin correspondent of the Stockholm newspaper Nyheter. Rumours, he adds, have long been current ofReuter. - 104 words
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132 1939-11-16 16 during the daylight British Wire' less. London, ov A SAFE deposit, 50 feet dee. the Thames gravel P ln Westminster Hospital i’ s constructed for the n t radium bombs and contents 1 grammes of radium salts vtT S,x at between 30,000 and Fiftyduring the daylight —British Wire' less. - 132 words
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Article, Illustration206 1939-11-16 16 —P^rrrr Pur-.?. Now v. •pHE German* yesterday sen: rreu: number of or recvwinai usance flight? over the All.e:. lines and into :h<? icterxe of Fnro: > id!»u!xed here. Alte» Vy dtspuick‘•d setrrAi niir.y> mi* the iittn.t «f C*t=uat Oe Land :her? w*r? three—P^rrrr - 206 words
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522 1939-11-16 16 EmpText London, Nov. 6. THE possibility of a German invasion of Holland is lengt 1 ily discussed by The Times’ military correspondent, wl says that it has been suggested that such action might I accompanied by assurances to Belgium that no threat toEmpText - 522 words
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466 1939-11-16 17 Peace Move Launched By Holland Belgium RULERS’ MEDIATION OFFER TO THE BELLIGERENT POWERS London, Nov. 8. i PEACE move was launched at The Hague yesterday by A Queen YVilhelmina of Holland and King Leopold of the BelgianS The two sovereigns have dispatched to belligerent Powers a statement, announcing that if466 words
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Article71 1939-11-16 17 Reuter. t\drv?/-. London, Nov. 9. pRINCE August Wilhelm, fourth son of the ex-Kaiser, has been detained n Gestapo at Potsdam during the Past fortnight, according to the Paris He was arrested after monJiou?e demonstr ations in front of his P°jice had to suppress the demonstrations. infjjjceReuter. - 71 words
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40 1939-11-16 17 -Reuter. Instructions have now*t»een'tfven that <lefpm! ns may now enrolled in all civil Oernial servlce s. excepting the police force, intern arc only admitted if exempted from nent and special restrictions. —Reuter.-Reuter. - 40 words
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Article114 1939-11-16 17 Amsterdam, Nov. 10. THE French Consul in Amsterdam has unofficially advised French women and children to return home if there is no special reason to remain in Holland. The United States Minister at The Hague is advising Americans that if they want to leave Holland114 words
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60 1939-11-16 17 Reuter. New York, Nov. 10. Great Britain is negotiating with the North American Aviation Corporation of California for 800 speedy training aeroplanes, and the company intends to double its factory capacity. Britain and/or France are considering the purchase of four-engined bombers of exceptional rangeReuter. - 60 words
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Article79 1939-11-16 17 Reuter. Chungking, Nov. 9. IT is officially announced that a direct air mail and passenger service between China and the Soviet Union, via Sinkiang (Chinese Turkestan) will shortly be inaugurated. The section between Chungking and Hami will be operated by the Eurasia Aviation Corporation, a Sino-GermanReuter. - 79 words
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756 1939-11-16 17 Reuter. LONG AND BITTER STRUGGLE AHEAD, SAYS MR. WINSTON CHURCHILL Ann A XT IT LrfMldOIl, NOV. 9. FRANK review of the satisfactory progress of the war t sea was Kiven in the House of Commons last night by Mr. Winston Churchill, First LordReuter. - 756 words
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Article185 1939-11-16 17 —Reuter. London, Nov. 10. A DISPATCH received by Reuter from the Czechoslovak frontier states that, according to well-informed sources, it is learned that the attempt on Hitler’s life, although it caused a shock, came as no surprise. Defeatists and Communists had been busy recently with a whispering—Reuter. - 185 words
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Article107 1939-11-16 17 -Reuter. Dublin, Nov. 8. ttCIRE, although neutral in the preEj sent conflict, has made preparations which will convince any potential aggressor of the military and political cost of overcoming the country.” In making this announcement, when he introduced an emergency budget to the Dali to-day,-Reuter. - 107 words
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88 1939-11-16 17 -Reuter- Organizations have been formed in all the Austrian villages to take over control should the Nazi regime be overthrown, according to an Austrian who has arrived in Switzerland, says a news bulletin for Austrians on the French wireless. The leader of the movement is-Reuter- - 88 words
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40 1939-11-16 17 —Reuter. London. Nov. 9. ■"pHE 961-ton British coastal steamer I Carmarthen Coast was sunk in the North Sea to-day. Fourteen of the crew, including five injured, were rescued, while two others are missing.—Reuter. - 40 words
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493 1939-11-16 18 -Reuter. Threat Of Early Action Against Great Britain Berlin, Nov. 9. TN characteristically vehement terms, Hitler last night gave what amounts to an answer to the Belgo-Dutch peace appeal by declaring that he had given Field-Marshal Goering- orders to prepare for a five-year war, reports-Reuter. - 493 words
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73 1939-11-16 18 Reuter. Washington, Nov. 8. THE United States Navy has ordered two more Oreat War destroyers to Join the Atlantic neutrality patrol, raising It to more than 80 In number, guarding the East Coast. Preparations are also proceeding to speed the construction of hangars and otherReuter. - 73 words
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Article201 1939-11-16 18 —Reuter. London, Nov. 8. A SURPRISE for Hitler was mentioned here to-day by the Director of Scientific Research. Discussing the possibility of a new secret weapon being invented during the war, he said he thought that any military or political head who thought that scientists had given—Reuter. - 201 words
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40 1939-11-16 18 —Reuter. T7HE British Government has decided to 1 establish a central organization to be known as “The British Supply Board in Canada and United States,” which is to coordinate purchases from the two countries.—Reuter. - 40 words
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Article84 1939-11-16 18 Increasing Air Activity Paris, Nov. 11. 'TWO local enemy attacks, on the 4 Western Front, after making slight progress, retired under infantry and artillery fire, states last night’s French war communiqueThere was aviation activity on both sides, the communique adds. The German High Command in a communique84 words
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54 1939-11-16 18 —Reuter. London, Nov. 11. THE Air Ministry announces that enemy aircraft were active off the coasts yesterday, attempting to conduct reconnaissances. Precautionary measures were taken and active defences were put into operation, including anti-aircraft guns. An enemy aircraft, a Dornier flying-boat, was forced down. There were—Reuter. - 54 words
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Article51 1939-11-16 18 -British Wireless. TFHE Admiralty announces that H.M.S. 1 Northern Rover, a small auxiliary vessel, is considerably overdue and must be presumed lost. The personnel of the vessel included four officers and 23 men. The Northern Rover was formerly a Fleetwood trawler of 665 tons. —British-British Wireless. - 51 words
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358 1939-11-16 18 London, Nov. 8. THE dominating factor in the war at sea is the failure of the German attack on seaborne commerce to achieve the results upon which the whole German war plan hinged, writes Reuter’s chief diplomatic correspondent. Germany expected that her initial358 words
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216 1939-11-16 18 -Reuter. NAZIS BELIEVED TO HAVE INFORMED ROME AND MOSCOW OF PLAN London, Nov. 9. MOSCOW has been informed that Germany intends to make 1” vast attacks on the whole of the Western Front, combined with an air attack on Britain on an unprecedented scale, the-Reuter. - 216 words
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Article122 1939-11-16 18 Reuter. WAR MINISTER ON RESERVES London. Nov. 8 r FHE general strategic position of the war was outlined by Mr. HoreBelisha, Secretary of State for War. at a private joint meeting of the Conservative Private Members Committee and the Army Committee. Mr. Hore-Belisha explained thatReuter. - 122 words
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Article114 1939-11-16 18 —Reuter. London. Nov. 8. THE House of Commons by 187 to 104 defeated the Labourite motion demanding the introduction of a comprehensive system of food rationing immediately. Sir Samuel Hoare. Lord Privy Seal, replying to the debate, declared that Germany could never starve out Britain. Making—Reuter. - 114 words
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Article25 1939-11-16 18 —Reuter. London, Nov. 8IT IS ASCERTAINED that the German ship Uhenfels (7,600 tons) has been captured and taken to Freetown, Sierra Leoi—Reuter. - 25 words
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31 1939-11-16 18 .—Reuter. Stockholm. Nov 0 nn THE Swedish steamer Rita (3(K 1 tons), which is carrying a cargo cellulose, has been captured by a g man warship.—Reuter..—Reuter. - 31 words
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911 1939-11-16 19 —Reuter. Mr. Chamberlain’s Review Of The War Situation London, Nov. 10. T() those who speak no language but that of force, i force is the only answer. Since we have been compelled to take up arms, we shall not lay them—Reuter. - 911 words
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43 1939-11-16 19 -Reuter. Copenhagen, Nov. 6. LARGE numbers of the Danish minority living on the German side of the Schleswig frontier are being called up for service in the German army, according to the North Schleswig newspaper Canskeran.—Reuter.-Reuter. - 43 words
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32 1939-11-16 19 -Reuter. Washington, Nov. 9. *T*HE Maritime Commission estimates 1 that between 40 and 50 American steamers have been transferred to foreign registeries since the outbreak war.—Reuter.-Reuter. - 32 words
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Article69 1939-11-16 19 —Reuter. F^ w Budapest, Nov. II. OLLOWING the Munich bomb explosion, arrests of Jews are reported to have been made in Vienna and other Austrian towns. A Nazi leader in Vienna is said to have declared that if a Jew were found to be—Reuter. - 69 words
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Article153 1939-11-16 19 Reuter. French Watching Belgian Border London, Nov. 10. THE Allied armies are confident that if Belgium’s worst fears are justified. Germany will not repeat her initial success of the last war, telegraphs Reuter’s special correspondent on the Western Front. The Allies are ready, he says,Reuter. - 153 words
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Article46 1939-11-16 19 —Central News. Chungking, Nov. 10. A SON was born to Mr. and Mrs. Kung Teh-chen, the 76th lineal descendant or Confucius, yesterday at Chungking. This is the first-born baby of the family and is, therefore, the 77th lineal descendant of China’s greatest sage.—Central News..—Central News. - 46 words
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142 1939-11-16 19 Eastern News. Tokio, Nov. 9. ASKED about a press report that Holland was cpntemplatr\ ing asking the United States to take care of her Netherlands Indies in case of the worst eventuality as a sequel to the European war, the spokesman of theEastern News. - 142 words
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601 1939-11-16 19 —Reuter. Reich Must Abandon Hitlerism And Make Restitution U Wi- hc (;erman P<x.pIe to know that they can now the IXnir Onn^°v Ura be PCace dec, ared Mr. C. R. Attlee, th, US tSSg&Z&i* SPWCh L n 10 monJnf pe pl e be adf—Reuter. - 601 words
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1111 1939-11-16 20 -Reuter. Hint Of Drastic Reprisals: Many Arrests Made London, Nov. 10. THE explosion of a bomb less than half an hour after Hitler’s departure from the beer cellar in Munich is still the subject of a great deal of speculation. Nine Nazis were-Reuter. - 1,111 words
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Article309 1939-11-16 20 —Reuter ‘Netherlands Will Resist Attack’ London, Nov. 11. /GERMAN Customs officials and a jrroup of armed Dutchmen were involved in a shooting affray on the German-Dutch frontier, near the town of Venloo, reports Reuter from Amsterdam. One Dutchman was shot dead and several others were kidnapped. The Germans—Reuter - 309 words
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65 1939-11-16 20 SOVIET NAZIS FORTIFY COMMON FRONTIER .—Reuter. IN spite of the treaty of friendship between Germany and Soviet Russia, the new common frontier in Poland is being fortified on both sides. Russia is also establishing an air base near Vilna and there are about 60,000 troops of the Russian army near.—Reuter. - 65 words
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149 1939-11-16 20 DUCE SAID TO BE DISILLUSIONED BY NAZI PACT WITH SOVIET “CTRONGLY resenting the implication that he is harness* *■> to Hitler’s chariot, Signor Mussolini is preparing throw Italy’s full weight on the side of the Allies later than next spring, according to reports received149 words
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Article124 1939-11-16 20 —Reuter. Italy’s New Economii Agreement London, Nov. 10. A GOVERNMENT White Paper c the agreement between Britain ar Italy to facilitate economic collator; tioai, published to-day, savs that tl agreement enters into force as a pri visional measure frcm the date i signature. The agreement provides for—Reuter. - 124 words
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47 1939-11-16 20 -Reuter. Tckio, Nov. 10. KTHE Japanese Government st recognizes the Polish Ambassi dor in Tokio,” the Tokio Foreif Office spokesman told his Press coi ference to-day. This is taken to mean that Japs ooes not recognize the German coi quest of Poland.—Reuter.-Reuter. - 47 words
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52 1939-11-16 20 No-War Pact Among Italy, Turkey Greece? —Reuter. Istanbul, Nov. 12. WIDESPREAD reports abroad foretelling the conclusion of an Italo-Turko-Greek non-assres-sion pact are gaining support in Ankara, where well-informed circles do not exclude its probability* though official quarters neither confirm nor deny the reports an there are no visible Indications o—Reuter. - 52 words
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Article94 1939-11-16 20 British VVirelf- London, Nov. 12THE KING has agreed to becon joint patron-in-chief with Lebrun, President of the French 1 public, of an Anglo-French amD ance corps. The idea is to orga < a fleet of ambulances which wui donated to the French Govern mt AnBritish VVirelf- - 94 words
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754 1939-11-16 21 shall meet them resolutely.—Reuter and British Wireless. fcljGE forces massed along I NEUTRAL FRONTIERS I London, Nov. 13. r ASl numbers of German troops crowd the ■T frontiers of Belgium and Holland, and the Ijtuation must be regarded as grave, said Mr. ■Vinston Churchill,shall meet them resolutely.—Reuter and British Wireless. - 754 words
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98 1939-11-16 21 London, Nov.’ 13. THE War Office announces that it has been decided for reasons of military convenience arising from the conflict in Europe to maintain in North China only those effectives which are necessary to protect property and maintain orderThe decision has been98 words
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193 1939-11-16 21 -Reuter. —Reuter. Paris, Nov. 13. LAST night’s French war communique says that “locally some attempts by the enemy to gain ground were repulsed during the day.” Reuter’s correspondent “somewhere in France” says that the Dominion and India Ministers, Col. Deneys Reitz (South Africa), Sir Zafrullah-Reuter.; —Reuter. - 193 words
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Article496 1939-11-16 21 Reuter and British Wireless. Grim Prospect For Hitler .London, Nov. 13. REVIEWING important events which have moved in favour of the Allies since the beginning of the war. Mr. Winston Churchill in his speech last night said:— ‘‘Italy has adopted the wise policy of peace,Reuter and British Wireless. - 496 words
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331 1939-11-16 21 Finnish Soviet Deadlock: Tension Again Rising THREATENING ATTITUDE ADOPTED BY MOSCOW NEWSPAPERS D R E. E RK K0 the Finnish Foreign Minister, told*foreign journals ‘nat his government w as unlikely to make any further wEnf' 0nS ‘°,V he S vie L "Parts Reuter from Helsinki. f sympathizing with Russia's desire331 words
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117 1939-11-16 21 —Reuter. Vatican City, Nov. 12. |N an encyclical addressed to United States episcopates the Pope declares that the root of all evil everywhere is Ignorance of good. He condemns “numerous schools in the United States where the Christian religion is ignored and the—Reuter. - 117 words
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Article1373 1939-11-16 22 Home Soccer Results Tables London, Nov. 11. ARSENAL'S winning sequence was stopped to-day when they were held by Norwich to a draw, each side scoring once. Everton beat Manchester City by three goals to nil, but the Wolves were held to a draw by1,373 words
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Article98 1939-11-16 22 (From Our Own Correspondent) Penang, Nov. 11. PENANG defeated Perak in the second inter-State friendly rugger match on the Sports Club ground at Western Hoad, this evening by 15 points (four tries and a penalty goal) to 8 points (a goal and a try). A feature98 words
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1111 1939-11-16 22 Four Wins For Van BruekeleJ ANE of the features of Saturday’s races at Bukit Timah 1 the first day of the Singapore Turf Club’s winter raeetj was the outstanding success of trainer M. van Breukelen, had four winners. Another of his horses, Gladness,1,111 words
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Article109 1939-11-16 22 Saturday’s Home Rugby match' resulted: LANCASHIRE SECTION Barrow 5 Widnes Leigh 22 Oldham Liverpool S 8 Broughton St. Helen’s 1U Salford Swlnton 32 Rochdale Wigan 16 Warrington YORKSHIRE SECTION Batley 6 York Bramley 24 Keighley Featherstone 13 Dewsbury Halifax 22 Bradford N Hull 12 Huddersfield Hunslet 14 Leeds109 words
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Article339 1939-11-16 1 I “Position Much I Improved” I From Our Own Correspondent) I London, Nov. 1. IaRDINARY shareholders of the WJ Per..?; River Hydro-Electric Power ■c; Ltd were disappointed to learn I at they are to receive a divi■d nd ol 2 2 per cent, in respect of the339 words
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131 1939-11-16 1 h an K of China is to open a in Penang on Monday. Ih< o arkcane C. Hwang, manager of Mn*lv apore branch. will be concurHi r 7 a r ei of the Penang agency, Bar,-,. Tsen g, formerly assistant Kj ,‘1; r131 words
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302 1939-11-16 1 Whole Estate To Be Manured Annually NET profit of $11,209 was earned by Sunnyside Rubber Co., Ltd., in the year ended July 31. To this has been added $2,631 brought forward from 1938, making $13,840. Interim dividends totalling 6 per cent, were paid and302 words
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Article161 1939-11-16 1 (From Our Own Correspondent) London. Nov. 14. COMMODITY and Exchange markets closed as follows with previous quotations in parenthesis:— RtBBER: Dull. Spot: 11 l'16d. 11 3 16d. (llV4d. llUd.) December: lid. llV*d (llVAd. 11 3 16d.) Jan.-Mar.: 11 l'16d 11 Hd Hl'id. 11Ud.) Apri.-June: 10 13 16d.161 words
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Article157 1939-11-16 1 The Singapore Chamber of Commerce Rubber Association held its 1,459th auction, on Nov. 8, when there was catalogued 1,493,260 lb. 666 63 tons offered 1,456,134 lb. 650.06 tons sold 1,234,405 lb 551.C7 tons. SPOT London llUd. New York C'.osed. PRICES REALISED Ribbed Smoked Sheet Cents Per Lb.157 words
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Article275 1939-11-16 1 THE following statistics relating to tin-ore production refer to October: Hours. Yardage. Piculs ere Kuala Lumpur Tin Dredge 1 closed Dredge 2 667 142,705 496 Malaysiam Tin 536 Nawng Pet 202 Rahman Hydraulic 700 Satupulo 188 40,000 322 K. Kamunting 620 131,000 254 Thabawleik Tin 617 160,000275 words
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Article365 1939-11-16 1 —Reuter. jondon, Nov. 14. QN the Stock Exchange to-day Home industrials provided the best feature owing to several satisfactory dividends. Bass was very prominent, advancing from 115s. 6d. to 123s. on the maintenance of a total distribution for the year at 25 per cent. Other groups were—Reuter. - 365 words
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Article101 1939-11-16 1 DURING the week ending Nov. 4, 1039. exports of canned pineapples from Malayan ports amounted to 16.751 cases, of which: ***** <76 percent.) cases were to the United Kingdom, 1.494 <9 per cent.) cases to the Continent of Europe, 1 800 <ll per cent.C cases to101 words
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30 1939-11-16 1 Soot Nov.-Dee. Jan.-Mar. Apr-June Ixmdon Date 38*\ 34 S 11** Nov. 9 39, 39 36 35 N, 13 5J, 38 i 35*4 34\ 11 1/16 1530 words
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Article894 1939-11-16 2 Steady Undertone And Optimistic Outlook BY THE SUNDAY TIMES FINANCIAL CORRESPONDENT Singapore, Nov. 12 gY the time this appears in print Germany may have invaded Holland and Belgium may also be called upon to defend her frontiers. The possibility of this event has served to cause894 words
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Article175 1939-11-16 2 THE following crops of rubber were harvested in October: lb. Ayed Molek 19.823 Bukit Katil 30.146 Kempas 272.000 Perak River 27.008 Jimah Rubber 15.500 Punggor Rubber 9,742 Henrietta Rubber Estate Ltd. 132,400 Sungei Matang Rub Este. Ltd. 32.000 United Patani 266,364 Malakotf Rubber 160.300 Taiping Rubber 107,383175 words
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Article66 1939-11-16 2 T HE output of fine gold from Raub Australian 1 Gold Mining Co. Ltd. in the four weeks ended Nov. 4, was 2.021 ounces, compared with 2,001 ounces in the preceding four-week period. The estimated mine profit for the four weeks ended Nov. 4 was $69,000.66 words
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Article742 1939-11-16 2 CHANCE OF FURTHER INCREASE IN QUOTA GOOD DEMAND AT AUCTION IN a weekly report on the rubber market, issued at noon on Nov. 9. Stanton Nelson and Co. Ltd. write: The repeal of the arms embargo, though confidently expected, had a steadying effect on the London and742 words
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Article382 1939-11-16 2 New Mining Leas* Over 500 Acres 4 NET profit of $45,107 was earn* by Jelebu Tin Dredging L/d in* year ended August last. This pares with $46,555 earned in the ceding year. The amount broiS forward was $34,284 which added* the profit, makes382 words
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Article39 1939-11-16 2 THE price of rubber for assessing of export duty in the F.M S. in w period Nov. 10 to Nov. 16. inclusive, ni been determined at 38 1 a cents pound, states a Government Gazei notification.39 words
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Article1151 1939-11-16 3 Issued ’Ay Fraser And Co., EXCHANGE AND STOCK BROKERS. Singapore, November 15, 10 a.m. mining Buyers Sellers issue 4 Air.; Tin 41 6/3 Au x Amal. /6 V* An 1 Malay 37/- 39/- AV( Hitam 26/3 Av weng ow °9* Biu, in Tin 23/- 24/- g t1,151 words
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Article30 1939-11-16 3 THE price of tin in Singapore from Nov. 9 to Nov. 15 remained at the Government’s maximum Axed price of %\YI.W2 a picul of 133 l/3rd. lb.30 words
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Article129 1939-11-16 3 Singapore, Nov. 15, noon. Buyers Bellers Gambler 7 50 Hamburg Cube tu ob P«££ Cub whiu Munu>k m 2 Black rS-JS Copra $B5O Mixed $3.35 Sun Dried $3 70 s’apo Flour No 1 t ll ?W a $5.75 $5.75 55.50 Sarawak $6.00 Jelotong Palembang $l2 00 $l2129 words
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Article48 1939-11-16 3 THE total rubber exported irom the. Malayan regulated area in October was 48,160 tons, states the Controller of Rubber. Of this amount, 47,799 tons were exported from the mainland: 229 tons from the Straits Settlements islands: 112 tons from Brunei and 20 tons from Labuau.48 words
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Article113 1939-11-16 3 (From Our Own Correspondent) London, Nov. 13. The following are to-day’s “bid” quotations for Fixed Trusts:— s. a. British Empire “A” 17 0 British Empire "B” 8 0 British Empire Cumulative 12 0 British Empire C’prehensive ..12 0 British General "A” 18 3 British General “B” 14 I*4113 words
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Article107 1939-11-16 3 THE domestic production, as lepresented by exports from the Malayan controlled area, of tin and tin-in-ore at 75.5 per cent, tin content, during October was 7,035 tons. This compares with an estimate given earlier in the month of 6.000 tons. The F.M.S. exported 6,372 tons; Johore107 words
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Article517 1939-11-16 3 SUPPLY OF MATERIALS THE Board of Trade Is opening dls- cusslons with representatives of major exporting industries in order to facilitate their operations, especially their purchases of raw materials. In certain cases applications have been received for licenses to export to neutral countries adjacent to Germany517 words
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120 1939-11-16 3 FRASER COMPANY LIST OF CURRENT DIVIDENDS Singapore. Nov. oks Date Ex Dlv. financial year Company Dividend Close Payable Date to date TIN a Nov 28 12 A. Hitam 10% tax Nov. 8 J— 5% Jelebu 5 1o Nov. 24 b Kuala Lumpur Tin M 15 Nm. 24 Nov. 16 15%120 words
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