The Straits Budget, 23 November 1939
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Title Section32 1939-11-23 1 The Straits Budget BEING THE WEEKLY ISSUE OF THE STRAITS TIMES f ESTABLISHED NEARLY A CENTURY J No. 4267. SINGAPORE, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 23. 1939. Price 25 cts., (S.S. Currency o r 7d32 words
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Article, Illustration1154 1939-11-23 1 Singapore, Wednesday. PREFERENCES to additional taxation as a war measure were made by the High Commissioner, Sir Shenton Thomas, speaking at yesterday’s Budget meeting of the Federal Council. Sir Shenton said that he hoped to be able to make certain announcements within a few days andmew Library Recently .—Straits Times picture.; —Straits Times picture. - 1,154 words
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The Straits Budget
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Article1056 1939-11-23 1 profitable neutrality.—Straits Times. Nov. 16. Japanese newspapers now arriv- n Singapore reveal an extraordinary wave of anger against many for her clear invalidal;L>n of the Anti-Comintern Pact” n signing the Berlin-Moscow agreement ol Aug. 23. Messages cabled t time of the happening gave ndication of Tokio’sprofitable neutrality.—Straits Times. Nov. 16. - 1,056 words
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Article1161 1939-11-23 1 territory only.—Straits Times, Nov. 1 A I In their efforts to reduce tlie severity ol the Allied economic blockade. German propagandists have sought to arouse anger in neutral countries by exaggerating the extent of the interference with and delay to neutral shipping caused by the contraband control. That lineterritory only.—Straits Times, Nov. 1 " A I . - 1,161 words
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Article1167 1939-11-23 2 —Straits Times, Nov. 18. “In Nazi eyes, England is a paper Power, whose strategic position is in full disintegration. France is a dying nation, biologically unable any longer to play the part of a fcorld Power, much less a ‘world people.’ The United States is no—Straits Times, Nov. 18. - 1,167 words
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Article1204 1939-11-23 2 —Straits Times, Nov. 20. In a recent leading article on the subject of neutrality we wrou We are apt to forget that neutral* have rights. Unless they ure willing to trade with our as they are to trade with us. tL are not neutral. We cannot f—Straits Times, Nov. 20. - 1,204 words
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Article1065 1939-11-23 3 -Straits Times. Nov. 21. German propaganda continues r,o j stress the iniquities of the Treaty of Versailles and to claim that the nation is fighting to-day to free herself from the shackles imposed upon her in 1919. We can go a little way with the Nazis-Straits Times. Nov. 21. - 1,065 words
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Article1182 1939-11-23 3 -Straits Times. Nov. 22. Germany will never learn In 1 the last war, the Lusitania.” unrestricted submarine warfare, indiscriminate mine-laying in tne path of neutral shipping, flamethrowers, poison gas and a campaign of appalling brutality in Belgium In the present war, the “Simon Bolivar,” (he “Terukuni Maru” and-Straits Times. Nov. 22. - 1,182 words
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Article264 1939-11-23 4 Governorship For Mr. J. A. Hunter APPOINTED TO HONDURAS REUTER reports from London that Mr. J. A. Hunter, a former Under-Secretary to Government. Straits Settlements, and now Lieut-enant-Governor of Malta, is to succeed Sir Alan Cuthbert Burns as Governor of British Honduras, which is in Central America.264 words
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Article195 1939-11-23 4 Visited Johore Pavilion I ADY IBRAHIM former Sultanah 1-1 of Johore, has been visiting the United States. She saw the Johore exhibit at the San Francisco Golden Gate Exposition. This was revealed when Inche Onn bin Ja’afar. the Johore Commissioner at the exhibition, returned to Malaya195 words
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Article81 1939-11-23 4 A GIFT of $177 from the Chinese Twakow Owners’ Guild, Singapore, is among the Id test list of donations to the Poppy Day Fund. Other gifts are $2OO from Mr. E. N. C Woollerton, and $l5 from Mr. J. J. Gubbay. The total amount received from donations81 words
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Article272 1939-11-23 4 Leaders— Neutrality Japan On Nazi Treachery Where The Nazis Blundered Nothing For Nothing 2 An Empty Nazi Claim At Bay Telegrams— Covering past week’s news i ■>, Financial Supplement— Financial and Commercial News to date, following page 00 Malayan General News Growing Distrust Of Nazi AmonThe Neutrals 11b Indian272 words
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DOMESTIC OCCURRENCES
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Article128 1939-11-23 4 PEAKE.—To Ruth, wife of E. L. Ponke the General Hospital. Malacca on J• instant, a daughter. MONRO.—On Nov. 17. in Singapore, o Landon. wife of John Kirkpatrick Monro, a son. GOSKAR.—On Nov. 18 at the Maternity Hospital. Singapore, to Irene, wife ci T. Adrain Goskar. a daughter. STURT.—On Nov.128 words
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Article40 1939-11-23 4 CHAN-TAN.—The engagement is annoum between Mr. Chan Yew Ghee, second son of Mrs. Chan Seow Beng and the late Mr Chan Seow Beng. and Miss Tan Gek laian (Lilian Tan), daughter of Mr and M r Tan Chye Hee.40 words
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Article82 1939-11-23 4 ivmivivi/iUDo MR. AND MRS. LIM KIM CHONG of >■ Parkstone Road, Singapore, formerly Kuala Lumpur, announce the marria-t o their younger daughter Bessie, to o Gwoh Fan Djang of the National western College of Engineering. SIo 1S1 China. The marriage took place at a Methodist Episcopal Church Che: Szechuan82 words
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Obituary23 1939-11-23 4 DEATH A KLEINMAN. —Bertha, dearly beloved v D. H. Kleinman, at the General H«>- 1 on Sunday, Nov. 19 In her 42nd year23 words
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802 1939-11-23 5 Netherlands Indies Press Comment On The War WHAT THOSE COMING FROM REICH SAY ABOUT INTERNAL TROUBLE a PITCH view of the war is presented by the newsA papers of Sourabaya, the great commercial city and naval base of Java. The leading newspapers of802 words
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Article134 1939-11-23 5 (From Our Own Correspondent) Johore Bahru, Nov. 17. nPHERE is provision for the erection of several markets in Johore next year. Kota Tinggi is to be provided with a new market at a cost of $23,000. There will be a new market for poultry and134 words
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528 1939-11-23 5 DRAISE for the war-time measures adopted in Malaya and loyal support for the Government were voiced at a general meeting of the Indian Chamber of Commerce. Singapore. The meeting followed shortly on the annual meeting of the Singapore Indian Association, at which a speech528 words
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Article, Illustration326 1939-11-23 5 Singapore Y. M. C. A. Delegate Speaks At Open-Air Service CONCLUDING the Y.M.C.A. and Y.W.C.A. Fellowship Week arrangements held in Singapore last week, an open-air service was held on the lawn of Wesley Church, Fort Canning, In an address. Mr. George Day,—Straits Times picture. - 326 words
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Article124 1939-11-23 5 Development Advocated JNDIANS should look to India whenever possible with regard to existing business as well as new channels for trade and commerce, with a view to bringing the mother [Country into closer contact with Malaya, said Mr. G. Uttamram. chairman of the Indian Chamber of Commerce,124 words
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Article368 1939-11-23 6 SELANGOR’ S $200,000 SPORTS PARK Malaya s Most Up 7 o Date Playground Progresses (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Nov. 20. tyiTH the calling for tenders for a pavilion, work on Malaya’s most up-to-date playground—the Coronation Park at Kuala Lumpur—is rapidly nearing completion. The walls of earth surrounding the368 words
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Article165 1939-11-23 6 Volunteer Guard Of Honour (From Our Own Correspondent) Seremban, Nov. 20. 11/HEN the F.M.S. Rulers attend the Durbar to be held at the Sri Menanti Astana on Saturday they will be received by a guard ot honour provided by the Negri Sembilan Battalion of the F.M.S. Volunteer165 words
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Article244 1939-11-23 6 Polish Officer Is Leaving Singapore, Nov. 16. PLEVEN months after Ills arrival i" in Singapore to take charge of I the- Consulate tor Poland. Mr. Joseph T. Nowakowski is leaving to hand over the consular affairs I to the Polish Consulate-General in j Bombay. The c insulate in244 words
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Article, Illustration59 1939-11-23 6 The new uniform was U'orn by A.R.P. officers in Singapore for the first time last iceek. This picture urns taken at the headquarters ot “D” Division, icith <left to right) divisional warden H. L. Hoskhiq chief staff warde? Chia Cheng s an and deputy divisional tear—Straits Times picture. - 59 words
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439 1939-11-23 6 (Freni Our Own Correspondent) Seremban, Nov. 18. A SIMPLE and interesting ceremony—the first of its kind in Negri Sembilan—took place in the hall of the King George Fifth School. Seremban, to-day, when the Yang-di-Pertuan Besar and the Tungku Ampuan presented certificates to the439 words
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419 1939-11-23 6 Result Of Suggestions By Advisory Committee MEW orders were issued in the Government Gazette last week modifying the lists of restricted and prohibited imports from countries outside the sterling bloc. It is the result of the recommendations of an advisory committee. On the outbreak419 words
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114 1939-11-23 6 (From Our Own Correspondent > London. Nov. 7 THE Council of the Rubber Grower-' 1 Association has decided that tin: official headquarters of the association shall be retained at the London officethough certain office work is berm decentralized. This statement is contained [U current issue114 words
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Article1081 1939-11-23 7 Representative Of Agents On Notices To Mariners MINEFIELDS marked roughly ON CHARTS IN OFFICE Singapore, Nov. 20. ri’RTHKR important witnesses will be called to-day at I* (he continuation of the public inquiry into the sinking C l the 7.743-ton British India liner Sirdhana bv striking1,081 words
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Article50 1939-11-23 7 THE death occurred .on Sunday ol Mrs. Bertha Kleinman. wife of Mr. D H Kleinman. of Singapore Mrs. Kleinman. who had lived in Singapore for ten vears. died in the General Hospital after a short illness. She was buried at the Jewish Cemetery the same night.50 words
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45 1939-11-23 7 Mr. T. G. D. Ashley-Cooper, of the Customs and Excise, and his bride, formerly Miss Marjorie Elfreda Gale. of Singapore after their wedding at St. Andrew’s Cathedral on Saturday. Mr. Cooper captained the S.C.C. cricket side for a part of last season. —Straits Times picture.—Straits; Times picture. - 45 words
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Article243 1939-11-23 7 Albert Medal Of Royal Society (From Our Own Correspondent) London, Nov. 7. QIR Malcolm Watson, the famous ex-Malayan malaria specialist who is Director of the Ross Institute of Tropical Hygiene (of the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine,) has been presented with the Albert Medal243 words
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Article84 1939-11-23 7 'From Our Own Correspondent.) London. Nov 7. lONDON welcomes with enthusiasm the news that Malayan exports ot tin and rubber to the United States during September and October were valued at no fewer than £11.000.000 This excellent trade, it is emphasized. will be of the84 words
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Article339 1939-11-23 7 NO REASON LIVEN FOR DECISION THE Malayan Film Censor, it is understood, has banned the British film “U-boat 29” which was produced in London at the Denham Studios with British capita) and an imposing British cast includng Valerie Hobson, Sebastian Shaw and June Duprez. No339 words
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Article125 1939-11-23 7 Further Commons Question (From Our Own Correspondent) London. Nov. 2 ANXIETY is still being evinced in the House ol Commons as to (he possibility that rubber supplied by Britain to Russia under the Anglo-Soviet rubber-timber barter agreement iir.ay eventually reach. Germany. In the House this evening, Mr125 words
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52 1939-11-23 7 THE Air Ministry reports the death rn service of Auxiliary Pilot Officer Kenneth Charles Harvev Jacobs. R AF, only son of Capt. and Mrs. C E. H Jacobs, of Singapore. The burial, with full service honours was to take place at Caversfleld Church. Bicester. On52 words
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Article, Illustration290 1939-11-23 8 SINGAPORE'S new Canadian Trade Commissioner, Mr. J. L. Mutter, accompanied by Mrs. Mutter, arrived last week from Johannesburg. Interviewed on his arrival, Mr. Mutter spoke of the development of trade between South Africa and Canada as a result of the war Canada and the United290 words
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112 1939-11-23 8 LIVESTOCK MALAYAN PLANT POISONS (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Nov. 14. •"PHE annual report of the Veterinary 1 Department for 1938 reveals that last year about 147 species of plants In 37 natural orders were listed as definitely or doubtfully toxic to livestock. This survey was in connection with112 words
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Article52 1939-11-23 8 THE Thai Premier has Issued a clrcu--1 lar to the various governors and other administrative authorities asking them to advise farmers in Thailand not to sell all the whole of their stocks of padi to middlemen and prospective buyers, “as the duration of the war cannot be determined52 words
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161 1939-11-23 8 SEAS DECLARED TO BE SAFE •yHE seas between Malaya and Arabia have b*en declared safe for pilgrim ships, states a message from London received by the Straits Settlements Government and the shipping companies. A vessel of the Blue Funnel line sailing next month161 words
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97 1939-11-23 8 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, Nov. 16. A PLEA that a confession made by his client was a “fabrication” influenced by his susceptibility to epileptic fits, was made by Tenku Ismail to-day when he argued the appeal of a Malay, Dahan bin Ngah,97 words
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Article77 1939-11-23 8 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, Nov. 16. STRESSING the point that the strongest evidence against his client was his own confession. Mr. R. Ramani unsuccessfully appealed before the full Court of Criminal Appeal to-day against the conviction of Mohamed All bin Brite on a77 words
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Article157 1939-11-23 8 War Minister’s Statement NOT TO COME TO MALAYA JUST YET Lieut, d. e. d morris, 01 the Malay Regiment, will not be able to get his bride-to-be. Miss Joan Richardson, out to Malaya just yet. according to a statement by the Secretary of State for War. Mr. Leslie157 words
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Article90 1939-11-23 8 (Prom Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, Nov. 16. BASING his appeal on the ground that the evidence against appellant was purely circumstantial, Mr. J. Tosswill unsuccessfully appealed against the sentence of death passed on Yu Kuan, a middle aged Chinese, for the murder of a 42-year-old90 words
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Article61 1939-11-23 8 DOPPY sales in Singapore this year have broken all records, it is revealed to-day A total of $10,275 was collected among civilians and the Services last week, compared with $7,840 in the previous year. Donations to the Poppy Day Fund amounted to an additional $4,834.61 words
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498 1939-11-23 8 f INEMA shows for the Indian troops stationed in camps and barracks on Singapore Island are now being arranged. This is one of the efforts to which the Governor made an appreciative reference in his last broadcast, when he said that the Indian498 words
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Article477 1939-11-23 8 Charges Dropped By Prosecution COLD STORAGE MAN ACQUITTED (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Nov. 17 “THE Public Prosecutor trusted 1 however, that it would be clearly understood that those who carried on busin°ss in the F.Ms must strictly conform to what was the law477 words
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Article133 1939-11-23 8 (From Our Own Correspondent! London, Nov. 7. MR. Frederick William Stiff has been appointed alternate director to Lt.-Col. the Hon. Edward Coke on the board of the Johore Para Rubber Co. Ltd. f Mrs. Katharine Nanson, widow 01 the late Mr. William Nanson, fomerh of Singapore, died133 words
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Article, Illustration579 1939-11-23 9 Rescue Work After Mine Explosion In Harbour A 1X EUROPEAN PASSENGERS SAFE: WIBULANCE WORK AT WHARF ri.KVKN deck passengers, chiefly infants and children, are t officially stated to have lost their lives when the British India steamer Sirdhana (7,745 tons) sank in Singapore579 words
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Article252 1939-11-23 9 SCENES reminiscent of those in the newsreel of the arrival of ‘*"e survivors of the Athenia dis£;,er were witnessed on the Telok Ayer wharf where survivors of the Sirdhana were landed. Five amoulances. the first arrivals to 5 call lor all available ambulances, *tre ready;252 words
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Article, Illustration732 1939-11-23 9 rXIAM NICOLA, the famous magician who has just concluded a tour of Malaya, lost more than U. 5.5100,000 worth of property when the Sirdhana sank in Singapore Harbour last week after striking a mine. “It was my entire fortune,” said Nicola. His “props” were notStraits Times picture. - 732 words
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Article157 1939-11-23 9 SOME 137 Chinese undesirables were on the Sirdhana being banished from Malaya, and were saved from drowning by the quick action o Inspector S. W. R. Marsden. who was in charge of the police escort taking them to China. It is now understood that seven banlshees157 words
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504 1939-11-23 10 Malaya To Produce Nearly 130,000 Tons In Period SHARP RISE IN AMERICAN CONSUMPTION LAST MONTH By The Straits Times Financial Correspondent THE rubber exportable allowance for the first uarter of next year has been fixed at SO per cent, of basic quotas by the504 words
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58 1939-11-23 10 <From Our Own Correspondent) Seremban, Nov. 15. THE annual meeting of the local branch 4 of the British and Foreign Bible Society was held at the Anglo-Chinese School hall when Mrs. M. Br addon presided. Mr. Tlpson, the Agent of the Society In Malaya, showed58 words
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Article116 1939-11-23 10 From Our Own Correspondent! Kuala Lumpur. Nov. 13. jy|E\I3F.R o!' the Cup-winning Selangor rugger hi teen last year and viee-captain of the Selangor Club this season. Mr. D. Mcßride was badly injured in a motor-car accident this morning It appears that Mcßride who is116 words
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Article, Illustration670 1939-11-23 10 ywo of the last passengers to “jump for it” from the British India liner Sirdhana, which sank in Singapore harbour last week, were Mr. Charles Vance and Mr. Edwin (“Eddie”) Gaillard, both American members of Nicola's company of magicians who670 words
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386 1939-11-23 10 pRAPHIC stories of the last moments aboard the Sirdhana were given by survivors interviewed by Straits Times' porters. One was of the heroism of two officers who. among some cf the last to leave the listing ship, dived from a l'fe-boat to rescue three386 words
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82 1939-11-23 10 T*HE British India steamer Sird- hana was sunk in Singapore Harbour as a result of striking u mine, says an official communique issued last week. No explanation as to how the accident occurred is likelv to t,e forthcoming until after an inquiry has been held,82 words
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80 1939-11-23 10 (From Our Own Correspondent Seremban. Nov. 13 IT Is understood that the Seremban magls* trate. Mr. J. S. H. Cunyngham Brown, will be proceeding to Tampin as District Officer in place of Mr. H. A. L Luckham. who will be going to Trengganu and Mr.80 words
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Article, Illustration564 1939-11-23 11 How Batteries Greeted “Enemy” Raiders FORTS MANNED DAY NIGHT SINCE WAR BEGAN By A Straits Times Reporter Singapore, Nov. 17. AS Singapore island last night lay cloaked in the most comA pli'U- black-out yet stag’ed in a British Colony, I watched anti-; i rcraft gunsjdel.—Straits Times picture. - 564 words
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54 1939-11-23 11 r °ni Our Own Correspondent) Mi, llr Malacca, Nov. 16 S. Ebden. new president of i,( Malacca Municipal Commis'irm‘ Vas welcomed by the Commisis when he presided at to-day’s tt r n V 0T the fl f st time. Ehri, lan Cfiong Lek assured Mr. co-rm54 words
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Article82 1939-11-23 11 r*APT. M. R. Braithwaite, Adjutant of the Malay Regiment. Port Dickson, and his bride, formerly Miss Edith Denaro, married at the Garrison Roman Catholic Church last week. The bride is the daughter of Colonel and Mrs Denaro. of Malta, and the bridegroom, the son of Mr. Francis Joseph82 words
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Article181 1939-11-23 11 Success Of Test NO ARRESTS REPORTED INHERE were tome complaints after last week’s black-out anc curfew about the inaudibility of the warning sirens in some areas, Mr. E. Tongue. Director of Air Raid and Bombardment Precautions in Singapore, told a Straits Times reporter “This, however, will181 words
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Article81 1939-11-23 11 (From Our Own Correspondent) Seremban, Nov. 15. THREE accidents occurred ir. Seremban during the recent holidays. A cyclist, while coming Into Seremban. fell off his machine and was removed to the hospital in an unconscious state while a motor car driven by a Punjabi knocked down81 words
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253 1939-11-23 11 (From Our Own Correspondent) Johore Bahru. Nov. 16. PADI development work planned in Johore for 1940 is on such an extensive scale that the area at present under cultivation will be doubled next year. The area under padi now is over 7,000253 words
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528 1939-11-23 11 7,000 A.R. i\ Workers Spring Into Action As Sirens Wail iit«t kr Singapore, Nov. 17. Jl Si helot e 10..,(I IaM night, “enemy’’ air raiders were signalled approaching Singapore, and with the Hashing ot the news front the R.A.F. to the headquarters of the528 words
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Article57 1939-11-23 11 <From Our Own Correspondent! Kuala Lumpur, Nov 16 THE Majlis, the Selangor Malay newspaper becomes a daily from to* day. Started in September 1931, Majlis was published bi-weekly until 1936 when it printed three times a week From to-day it will print six times a57 words
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689 1939-11-23 12 QRIENTALS have always had a great veneration for teachers. They have a tendency to leave their children entirely to the “guru’s” care, feeling that the teacher must know more than they do about the guidance of children. With the development and dissemination of theories689 words
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Article282 1939-11-23 12 G.O.C. Officers At Garrison Mess FIRST FUNCTION OK KIND IN MALAYA TOR the first time in Malaya th* Garrison Sergeants’ Mess For Canning, last week entertains the officers of Headquarters staff Fort Canning, including the Ger eral Officer Commanding Mai u-T Major-Gen. L. V. Bond ia The sergeants282 words
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414 1939-11-23 12 (From Our Own Correspondent) Johore Bahru. Nov. 10. JOHORE has planned an extensive building programme for next year, a long contemplated item to be given a start being the new $2,077,550 barracks for the Johore Military Forces. In addition to a sum of414 words
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1093 1939-11-23 13 Should ‘Key’ Planters Be Exempt From Service By Our Planting Correspondent —hKP.K are no vacancies for 1 h j m out here and he cannot go ml0 and chance petting i .rahy nvnt there. He is just not want-r-r is an extract from a1,093 words
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981 1939-11-23 13 Broadcast Talk On Why Letters And Telegrams Are Scrutinized AN explanation of reasons for the censorship of mails and telegrams was given by the Chief Censor, Malaya, in a broadcast from the B.M.B.C. station last week. It is too much to expect,”981 words
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384 1939-11-23 13 (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Nov. 14. IN view of the higher prices of tinned milk as a result of the war. efforts are being made to increase the production of more fresh milk. The annual report of the Veterinary Department for384 words
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Article, Illustration737 1939-11-23 14 Harbour Board Improvemeni Programme Progresses CAST Wharf, once the dingiest portion of Singapore'? 2 lj miles of deep water wharves, is being transformed intoon of the most modern of this imposing line of berths as part o the great modernization of the port’s facilities.737 words
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1035 1939-11-23 14 Official Assignee Comments On “Financial Irresponsibility” BY NO MEANS ALL BLAME BESTS ON MALAYAN MONEYLENDERS THE Official Assignee of the Straits Settlements, Mr. E. N. Taylor, describes in his report just issued the problems which lead to the disproportionately large number of private1,035 words
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Article216 1939-11-23 14 Death Of Chartered BanW Joint Manager I THE death occurred in London ofl Friday of Mr. W. B. White, join® manager of the Chartered Bank India. Australia and China, and former manager of the Singapore branch of the Bank. 1 Mr. White was about 60 years216 words
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Article76 1939-11-23 14 •From Our Own Correspondent) T Kuala Lumpur, Nov. 14. HERE was a large gathering at the funeral yesterday of Valerie Wayman wife of Mr. F. S. Wayman of the "WO., Kajang. Admitted to hospital last. Tuesday Mrs. Wayman died on Sunday. She was 32 years and76 words
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404 1939-11-23 15 Threat To Holland Belgium Not Ended ,—Reuter. HITLER fears coup attempt IlY HIS ARMY CHIEFS London, Nov. 15. r; Rh'ne is well in flood and this is acting as a brake upon German military plans, but their concentration in this roa ill for some time be so strong that it,—Reuter. - 404 words
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Article59 1939-11-23 15 —Reuter. Tp,. Peiping. Nov. 14. 1 1 ‘-RS state that the Japanese have t 0 1 the restrictions and barriers li concession in Tientsin, ft.,’.’!' 1 >'de. which was begun several ft,; has developed Into a "racket :c*>s report that prices for quick from a—Reuter. - 59 words
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34 1939-11-23 15 water Oiy-rr- Rome, Nov. 15. O *0 merchantmen, which *>nk in Spanish ports duricp r• rr iVil war have been raised. Sen,/ t:) a Madrid telegramwater - 34 words
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47 1939-11-23 15 —Reuter. London Nov. 15. fT is now possible that the rationing of butter and bacon will be postponed until the New Year, providing there is no unexpected happening to compel earlier introduction of the scheme. Hence Britain hopes for an unrationeA Christmas.—Reuter.—Reuter. - 47 words
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Article105 1939-11-23 15 Reuter. Finnish Border Violated Stockholm, Nov. 14. SOVIET aircraft which are alleged w to he continually flying over Finnish Karelia, opposite Leningrad, have been subjected to machine-gun tire, according to the Helsinki correspondent of the newspaper Aftonbladet. Commenting on tlie breakdown of tlie Finnish-Soviet talks in— Reuter. - 105 words
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Article125 1939-11-23 15 London, Nov. 15. r\VO gallant deeds have earned the Officership of the Order of the British Empire (military division', reports Reuter. Flying Officer R. C Gravely showed total disregard for his own safety when the enemy shot down his aircraft, which crashed m nulled the wounded observer125 words
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Article416 1939-11-23 15 WARSHIP HITS MINE SINKS Reuter. First To Be Lost In The War London, Nov. 15. BRITISH destroyer has been lost through striking a mine, the Admiralty announced last night. One man is dead, six are missing and three officers and 12 ratings were injured. More than 70 members of theReuter. - 416 words
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36 1939-11-23 15 Reuter. Kaunas (Lithuania' Nov 16 TWO Lithuanian cargo steamers, the Pancveys (2.400 tons) and the Nida (1.900 tons), were sunk in the Baltic near the Esthonian coast to day Reuter.– Reuter. - 36 words
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390 1939-11-23 15 .—Reuter. RED NAVY’S THREAT AFTER BREAKDOWN OF MOSCOW TALKS n inopmupo London, Nov. 14. JYJ oLUW b attitude is becoming increasingly menacing following the breakdown of the Finnish-Soviet negotiations in Moscow concerning the Soviet demands The Soviet naval newspaper Red Fleet savs that Russia.—Reuter. - 390 words
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Article131 1939-11-23 15 Renter. Helsinki, Nov 14. AFTER five blank days the Government, considered it necessary to re-establish direct contact with the delegates at Moscow, hence their rei call,” declared Dr. Erkko, Finnish Foreign Minister, in an interview yesteri dav at Helsinki regarding the Finnish attitude concerning the MoscowRenter. - 131 words
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Article86 1939-11-23 15 Reuter H«-ur*-r London, Nov 15 kjINL members of the crew were HI drowned when the tanker Woodtown < 794 tons> sank after an explosion to-day. Four survivors were taken to hospital. The tanker blew up and sank with in a minute Reuter Paris, Nov 15 '■•HP: FAMOUS VienneseReuter; H«-ur*-r - 86 words
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613 1939-11-23 16 Valuable Information Gained By Photographers London, Nov. 16. IT was revealed last night that, during the daylight reconnaissances over Germany, carried out during the past few weeks by aircraft of the R.A.F. bomber command, photographs have been taken of towns, harbours and military613 words
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Article95 1939-11-23 16 .—Reuter. Spasmodic Shouts Of “Tunis'” From Crowd Rome. Nov. 15. “I£EEP your guns bright by the side of yout books.” declared Signor Mussolini, addressing a crowd of 70.0P0 at the Piazza Venezia to-day. on the occasion of the opening of the academic year. “Italy’s pear*.—Reuter. - 95 words
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Article225 1939-11-23 16 .—Rrutrr. German Propaganda Lies Exposed London. Nov. 16. REUTER’S chief diplomatic correspondent gives the following interesting example of German technique in embroidering the truth. Tiie German Trans-Ocean news agency on Tuesday state, firstly, that in the course of serious anti-Semitic demonstrations in London on Sunday night windows.—Rrutrr. - 225 words
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Article65 1939-11-23 16 -—Reuter. T tt Boston, Nov. 15. HE motorship North Star, advance guard ol the first Antarctic expedition sponsored by the American Government for a hundred years, left for Little America, near the South Pole to-day. Admiral Byrd, the leader of the expedition. will join the-—Reuter. - 65 words
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113 1939-11-23 16 —Reuter. London, Nov. 18. THE greater assurance which is now felt in the develop. ment of Anglo-Japanese relations is reflected in the decision of the Rating Committee of Underwriters to extend to Shanghai the war risk insurance premium of 60s.—Reuter. - 113 words
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Article423 1939-11-23 16 iour snouia neither be overlooked.—British Wireless. One U-Boat In Four Does Not Return London, Nov. 15. CURTHER facts about the war at sea are now available. Up to Nov. 4 some 54 British ships of roughly 238.000 tons, seven Allied snips of yi?out 48,000 tonsiour snouia neither be overlooked.—British Wireless. - 423 words
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91 1939-11-23 16 —British Wireless. London, Nov. 14. A N OTTAWA message reports that a ceremony unprecedented in the Empires history took place at the Government House to-day when Lord Tweedsmuir, the Governor General of Canada swore into office as Air Minister in the Australian Federal Government Mr.—British Wireless. ' - 91 words
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Article194 1939-11-23 16 and fired upon.—Reuter and British Wireless. Two Vessels Ships Scuttled W hen Halted Bv Warships London. Nov. 14 TWO German steamers, the Mecklenburg (8.000 tons) and the Parana (6,000 tons), and the British steamer Ponzano 1 tons) have been sunk. The Admiralty announces that the two German steamersand fired upon.—Reuter and British Wireless. - 194 words
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Article177 1939-11-23 16 London, Nov. 15. MEWS from Germany yesterday about their war at sea and in the air again made exaggerated claims in their statements about the air raids on the Shetland Islands and the fact that their submarines will attack all merchant ships, whether armed177 words
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94 1939-11-23 16 Washington, Nov. 13. THE German Government n* ls notified the United States that German warships have been ordered not to interfere with l,t( American steamer City of Flint on her way back to the United States, reports Reuter. The City of Flint was94 words
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338 1939-11-23 17 .—Router. {{mining Fight For Five Hours With German Submarine London, Nov. 16. ■vETAILS of the recent destruction of three German J submarines were published in London last night. Two f thorn were sunk by British merchant ships, and the ird bv a British warship..—Router. - 338 words
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Article213 1939-11-23 17 .—Reuter. —Reuter. trew Forcibly Prevents Scuttling London. Nov. 16. being sighted by a British r cruiser, the German steamer jf ncler (989 tons) was taken to a u Us P°rt as a prize. It is believed onth 10 ntcre d Vigo (Spain) at the of war.—Reuter.; —Reuter. - 213 words
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37 1939-11-23 17 Reuter. Helsinki, Nov. 17. IT is announced that a defence loan of 500,000,000 Finnish marks has been over-subscribed by about 100,000,000 marks. A second loan of a similar amount may now be floated.—Reuter. - 37 words
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Article182 1939-11-23 17 Reuter. 95 Per Cent. Of People For The Allies New York. Nov. 16. «1UINETY-FIVE per cent, of the people of America want to see the type of life and liberty for which Britain and France are fighting preserved from destruction,” declared Mr. Thomas W, Lamont,Reuter. - 182 words
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Article86 1939-11-23 17 Reuter Slowness In Delivery Of Oil And Petrol Bucharest, Nov. 16. THE German Minister has protested to competent Rumanian quarters regarding the alleged “sabotage in the quality and speed of delivery of goods to Germany. He particularly complained of slowness in the delivery of petrol andReuter - 86 words
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Article42 1939-11-23 17 —Reuter. London. Nov. 14. rfO German metal firms are concerned In the manufacture of the bomb which exploded in the beer hail at Munich half an hour after Hitler had left, according to the Rome Radio.—Reuter. - 42 words
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Article351 1939-11-23 17 '—Reuter. Claim By Princess Is Dismissed London, Nov. 15. MR. JUSTICE TUCKER gave Judgment for Lord Rothermere to-day in the action brought by Princess Stephanie Hohenlohe for damages for alleged breach of contract. Mr. Justice Tucker decided that Lord Rothermere had not contracted to vindicate her'—Reuter. - 351 words
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115 1939-11-23 17 ,—Reuter. THE War Minister, Mr. HoreBelisha, announced in the House ol Commons that Lord Nuflield. in addition to other great benefactions in the same direction, lias offered a further 50,000 for amenities for men of the three fighting services, with a proviso that £15,000 be,—Reuter. - 115 words
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281 1939-11-23 17 —Reuter. FRENCH VIEWS OF WHY GERMANY NOW HESITATES TO ATTACK t>htt 1 n London, Nov. 14. official German news agency stated that Germany intends to respect the neutrality of Holland and Belgium so long as Britain and France did so “and so long—Reuter. - 281 words
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Article145 1939-11-23 17 —Reuter. Must Destroy British Supremacy In World A BOMBASTIC interview with a fairly responsible spokesman in Germany giving an account of Germany’s intentions was published on Nov. 16. It was stated that Germany had decided to fight until British supremacy in the world was destroyed.’—Reuter. - 145 words
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Article114 1939-11-23 17 uu uua 10 unu vv* w Britain surpassed by Germany —Reuter. PIE LATEST ADDITION to the famous naval publication. “Jane’s Fighting Ships” was published yesterday. One of the most interesting features is a comparative table of the naval strengths of the leading Powers. It showsuu uua 10 unu vv* w Britain surpassed by Germany —Reuter. - 114 words
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684 1939-11-23 18 Reuter. FEARS THA I ARMY CHIEFS MAY THRUST HIM ASIDE AND SEIZE POWER Ixmdon, Nov. IS. NEUTRAL correspondents in Berlin, says Reuter, are almost all agreed that there is a serious eon Hitt among (Germany’s leaders and divided counsels as to Germany’s nextReuter. - 684 words
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33 1939-11-23 18 .—Reuter. Amsterdam. Nov. 16. TWO brothers have been arrested at Kerkrade and accused of trying to purchase and smuggle Dutch military uniforms across the German frontier.- Reuter..—Reuter. - 33 words
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96 1939-11-23 18 i Doom, Nov. 17. OEUTER learns from the ex-Kaiser’s entourage that he i 8 intensely interested in the present situation in Germany and realizes perfectly well that Hitler’s position depends <, n the result of the war. The ex-Kaiser is deeply shocked at the96 words
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Article178 1939-11-23 18 “Impossible Demands" By Berlin London. Nov. 16. f|VHE German Foreign Office spokesJ- man has denied reports that the German-Swedish trade talks have br )ken down. He states the talks have been adjourned to enable the German delegation to obtain fresh instructions. An earlier message from Stockholm reporting the178 words
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92 1939-11-23 18 —Reuter Amsterdam. Nov 16. THE newspaper Het Volk states that Fritz Tnyssen, the German steel magnate and Hitler's former supporter, who was reported on Sept 21 to nave flpd from German, left Germany alter receiving an invitation to participate at a meeting in Berlin—Reuter - 92 words
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Article206 1939-11-23 18 Forced To Give Au a v Her Position Louden. Nov is THE crew of the small British talker 1 Africa Shell, which was ‘sunk close to the Portuguese East African ccast. report that they were ordered to stop by a German ciuiser whVfired one shot.206 words
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Article88 1939-11-23 18 Reuter Fresh Call For Recruit* For Home Defence THE War Office announces a cieciiioa to double the strength of he Women’s Auxiliary Territorial Service bv recruiting a further 20.000 girls Women on the Army pay list wear khaki uniform, work in offices, kitchens. canteens and onReuter - 88 words
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Article29 1939-11-23 18 -v.tf T"HE Royal Air Force Is beginning series of experiments to decide whether, in spite of the London shops can be more brightly during the Christmas period.—R'utr!•? -v.tf -• - 29 words
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Article97 1939-11-23 18 .—Reuter. Allies* Warplanes Washington, Nov. COME of the warplanes bought in the Allies from America ''i t have to be pushed and P» t across the US. to Canada ant* must not he flown over, as uin i(, international law the flight ol deplanes to belligerents.—Reuter. - 97 words
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95 1939-11-23 19 —Reuter. London, Nov. 18. 1 1 officially announced in London that daylight reconnaissances over north-west Germany were carried out vesterdav by aircraft of the R.A.F. in spite of heavy anti-aircraft impoitunt German naval base was successfully pnotogiaphed and other valuable information obtained. T.—Reuter. - 95 words
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Article407 1939-11-23 19 -0.000 ARRESTED: FURTHER executions of students PIEI V THOUSAND arrests have been made in Bohemia 1 a nd Moravia during the past few days following disturhanoes. according to the Havas agency. Martial law has been proclaimed in Prague and certain other Czech towns, including Klaclno,407 words
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108 1939-11-23 19 T Sydney, Nov. 19. 1 p htmdred officers and men of the F vvill so to Britain soon as bOdt° nn for Sunderland flyingw m, onnaissance squadron, to be j> P r hy the R.A.A.F. within the w hl join an advance party led108 words
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48 1939-11-23 19 —Reuter. Bucharest, Nov. 16. A BRITISH trade mission is ex- pected to arrive shortly in Sofia. It >s understood Bulgaria is prepared to sell Britain butter, bacon and fruit pulp in exchange for rubber and other colonial products and industrial goods.—Reuter.—Reuter. - 48 words
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Article141 1939-11-23 19 Large Casualties Among Germans /GERMANY has now to contend with discontent and revolution in the countries she has invaded, says the diplomatic correspondent of the Manchester Guardian. The correspondent reports widespread and effective guerilla warfare in Poland. Fierce and skilful attacks are carried out against German141 words
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72 1939-11-23 19 Reuter. London, Nov. 16. GERMANS admit finding it difficult to suppress the population of Poland, according to the French radio, which quotes an article in the Voelkischer Beobachter stating that the German authorities in Poland have to deal with murderous acti’-ities stliking at theReuter. - 72 words
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Article197 1939-11-23 19 Reuter. Raiders* Attack Oil Cruisers Copenhagen, Nov 19 a GRAPHIC account of a battle a tew days ago TO miles west of Bergen between four British cruisers and ten German bombers was told by the captain of the steamer Disco, according lo the National Tidende. TheReuter. - 197 words
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159 1939-11-23 19 —Reuter London. Nov. 16. THE London Chamber ot Commerce I is negotiating for the release of British-owned cargoes vulu( fi between £3,000,000 and £5.000 000 lying in the holds of 140 German ships taking refuge in neutral ports. The Germans are demanding—Reuter - 159 words
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460 1939-11-23 19 AGREEMENT ANNOUNCED AITER SUPREME COUNCIL MEETING TI>oitdon, Nov. IS. Hh Supreme War Council, which met in London yesterday, reviewed the military situation and possible further developments. states a communique issued last night. Complete agreement was reached in regard co the best method of combined employment460 words
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Article172 1939-11-23 20 Ship Sunk, Crew Left To Drown London, Nov. 10. RUTHLESS German warfare against neutral shipping is instanced by the torpedoing without warning the Norwegian tanker Arne Kjode by a U-boat, which made no attempt to save the tanker’s crew despite bad weather and the position being172 words
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88 1939-11-23 20 —Reuter. London, Nov 18 ONE HUNDRED and seven men now serving in the ranks of the British Expeditionary Force in France have had their names sent from G.H.Q to the War Office in London with a recommendation that they be considered for immediate promotion—Reuter. - 88 words
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80 1939-11-23 20 —Reuter. Moscow, Nov. 18. AN agreement is reported to have been reached between the German commission of repatriation and the Soviet Government to evacuate German nationals and German-speaking people from Soviet-occupied Poland and to evacuate Russians and Ukrainians in the German region to Russia. Some 115,000—Reuter. - 80 words
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57 1939-11-23 20 —Reuter. Toklo, Nov. 13. CIR Robert Craigie, the British Ambassador, to-day officially informed the Japanese Government of the forthcoming reduction of British forces in North China. The French Ambassador also gave notification of a decision to withdraw part of the French garrison troops in—Reuter. - 57 words
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69 1939-11-23 20 Reuter -Reuter. Shillong (Assam), Nov. 15. 'J*HE CONGRESS coalition ministry in As- sam has resigned, making the last of the eight Congress ministries to resign.— Madrid, Nov. 17. MI DO not think it would be possible 1 to give prisoners of war more humane treatmentReuter; -Reuter. - 69 words
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726 1939-11-23 20 uiimiui V —Reuter and British Wireless. LATEST BREACH OF INTERNATIONAL LAW BY NAZI WAR MACHINE London, Nov. 20. THE sinking of the Royal Dutch mail liner Simon Bolivar 1 after striking two German mines in North Sea on Saturday, says the Paris newspaper L’Intransigeant, gives– — — — *■ uiimiui V —Reuter and British Wireless. - 726 words
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Article122 1939-11-23 20 “No Divergence,” Says Guardian London, Nov. 18. “QINCE the conflict in China began u there has never been any doubt about the attitude of Great Britain towards essential issues, and it is not to be imagined that we should or shall diverge from it.” declares the122 words
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Article258 1939-11-23 20 Wireless 011 a 1,000 mIle front—British Vigilance Of Fighter Command London, Nov. 19. IN the course of the war so far, not many people have either seen or heard a German aeroplane and most of the people who have personal experience of enemy aircraft are membersWireless011 a 1,000"mIle front—British - 258 words
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103 1939-11-23 20 —British Wireless. I.. London, N 0v iq N a leading article to-dav tJ Times observes that one of thJ least expected results «f th H tion has been to fill the with frustrated volunteers. ntry Claiming, however, that tU policy of deploying the nation] strength—British Wireless. - 103 words
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Article279 1939-11-23 20 .—British Wireless. T London, Nov I YPICAL of the excellent spirit I industry in the present situatil was the conference early this week M tween miners and mine-owners’ re-ij sentatives which reached agreemel excluding for the duration of the and for six months afterwards til.—British Wireless. - 279 words
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Article115 1939-11-23 20 London. Nov 19. OVERSEAS TRADE figures for Oetob* while they continue to reflect the evitable dislocation caused by the outbre* of war and adjustment of trade to wort™ control, nevertheless mark a real improv* ment on September. 1 It is expected that the November rotur*115 words
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34 1939-11-23 20 New Year s Honours Lists To Stop? —Reuter. London, Nov. 20. IT is understood it has been decide* that as a war measure, there wou be no New Year’s honours lists Jan 1, 1940.—Reuter.—Reuter. - 34 words
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59 1939-11-23 20 —Router. FRENCHMEN 48 years old arc .short! to be demobilized, says a from Paris. A decision to demooi men of 49 years of age was announce* earlier.—Reuter. CWISS citizens have been fight abroad, reports Reuter were allowed to join the belligerent 1 pointed out,—Router. - 59 words
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343 1939-11-23 21 I prediction By Hitler’s I "Worst Enemy” I mr Paris, Nov. 20. ■itERMANY will soon be ready for an anti-Hitler re- U volution,” declared Herr Otto Strasser, known as ■Hitter's worst enemy in an interview with the newsier Paris Soir (reports Reuter). V Pet ore343 words
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Article241 1939-11-23 21 -Reuter I London, Nov. 20. ||V>o GERMAN liners which have I been taking refuge at Lobito 1%. in Portuguese West Africa. I ]ave clipped out of port under l£ Ver of ule darkness. They are the I Mfidhuk (16,000 tons) and the ■Adolph Woermann (18,000-Reuter - 241 words
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Article167 1939-11-23 21 Italo-Soviet Struggle In The Balkans Paris, Nov. 19. "AN Italo-Soviet struggle in the Balkans is becoming more and more obvious,” says the Rome correspondent of the newspaper Le Temps. He quotes the Fascist newspaper Critica Fascista as saying: "If the Comintern hopes, by making167 words
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Article79 1939-11-23 21 Reuter. Amsterdam. Nov. 19. THE Dutch Government has sent a sharp protest to Germany following two instances of alleged violation of Netherlands neutrality by German flying-boats. In the first case a Dutch chaser fired on a German flying-boat near the coast. The flying-boat replied with herReuter. - 79 words
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Article39 1939-11-23 21 Keuter. A GERMAN nows agency message from Warsaw says that all Jews in the city are to be isolated in a ghetto. The Jewish districts are to be barricaded and put under severe control.—Reuter.Keuter. - 39 words
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Article44 1939-11-23 21 —Reuter. Chungking. Nov. 20. THE air service between China and Russia was inaugurated yesterday, when a Chinese aeroplane took oil carrying passengers and mail from Chungking for Hami. in Sinking Province, on the first stage of the fight to Russia.—Reuter.—Reuter. - 44 words
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Article268 1939-11-23 21 —Reuter. Indecision Of The Fuehrer Paris, Nov. 19. 'ro attack or not to attack is the 1 question keeping Hitler awake at nights, says M. Charles Morice, the military correspondent of the newspaper Petit Parisien. ‘‘The instructions ho has given his general staff appear—Reuter. - 268 words
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Article53 1939-11-23 21 Reuter. London, Nov. 16. 11HE Contraband Control during the week ending Nov. 11 detained 6.500 tons of contraband goods suspected to be destined for G-eimany. On Nov 14 there were 94 neutral ships in the United Kingdom’s three contraband control bases. 58 ot which had been there lessReuter. - 53 words
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100 1939-11-23 21 —Keu ter. London, Nov. 20. is announced that three more ships have been sunk off the east coast by German mines in circumstances similar to those of the Royal Dutch liner Simon Bolivar which went down on Saturday after striking' two mines.—Keu ter. - 100 words
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176 1939-11-23 21 .—Reuter. FRESH SERIES OF BOMB OUTRAGES London, Nov. 1!). J.\ FIERCE fire broke out last night in a railway goods yard in the heart of Edinburgh and, despite the efforts of the fire brigades from all over the city, the flames, fanned by.—Reuter. - 176 words
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100 1939-11-23 21 Reuter. London, Nov. 19. << 4 higher quality of men could hardly ft be conceived,” declared MajorGeneral McNaughton, commander of Canada’s first oversea division, at a Press conference yesterday after a tour of 10.000 miles inspecting first division units throughout the Dominion. He said theReuter. - 100 words
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Article58 1939-11-23 21 Reuter. London, Nov. 20. TIIE men of the British Expeditionary Force are all cheerf ul. Their health is good and I am confident we are winning the war comfortably.” said Mr. Leslie Hore-Balisha, the War Minister, in an interview yesterday before leaving the Western Front. HeReuter. - 58 words
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Article49 1939-11-23 21 Reuter Paris, Nov. 1G THF; FRENCH NAVY seized 223,297 tons of contraband goods up to Nov. 10, stated M. Pernot, French M'nister tor Economic Warfare. The .seizures included 101,653 tons of raw materials or industrial goods, 35.000 tons of liquid fuel and 240 tons oi arms. ReuterReuter - 49 words
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Article29 1939-11-23 21 REICH’ S FLOATING DEBT Reuter. Amsterdam. Nov. 15. IT i.s announced in Berlin that the floating debt of the Reich Increased lrom 7.927.000.000 marks to 9.080,000.000 marks during August.—Reuter. - 29 words
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1238 1939-11-23 22 Final Day Of Singapore Winter Race Meeting TRAINER M. van Breukelen repeated his successes of the first two days of the Singapore Winter race meeting, when he saddled four winners on Saturday, the finai day, at Bukit Timah. He therefore saddled 11 of the 241,238 words
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1292 1939-11-23 22 RANGERS FALKIRK STILL UNBEATEN IN HOME SOCCER London, Nov. 18 L'VERTON were beaten by Chester to-day by the 0( l 1- goal in five and thus have won only two of the f Oll games thev have played under the regional soccer sehem Arsenal wiped off last Saturday’s draw with1,292 words
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Article36 1939-11-23 22 BNcw York, Saturday ILLY Conn, of Pittsburgh retained his world light-heavy weight boxin championship recognised by the New York and California boxing commissions outpointing Gus Lesnevitch over fifteen rounds here last night36 words
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Article56 1939-11-23 22 Home Rugby League matches ed: London, Nov. 1° LANCASHIRE SECTION Oldham 7 St. Helen's Rochdale 12 Leigh Salford 18 Broughton Warrington 23 Liverpool Widness 13 Swinton Wigan 27 Barrow YORKSHIRE SECTION Bradford 36 Hull Castleford 8 Wakefield Dewsbury 12 Halifax Huddersfield 15 Hunslet Hull K. R 8 Keighley56 words
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Article675 1939-11-23 1 Better Demand At Rising Prices IN a report on the share market. 1 j f> ued at the close of business jn Nov 21. Fraser and Co. write Tne tragedy of accidental sinkings juve Singapore has brought the war unhappily dose and helps to remind ilariy fortunate675 words
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Article129 1939-11-23 1 Singapore, Nov. 22. noon. Buyer? Seilers Lramomr 7 so Hamburg Cube $l4 00 Java Cube ?120 0 Pepper White Muntok $20.00 SI 9.50 Black 3 50 Copra *J lxed 53.66 Sun Dried $4.00 bago Flonr No. 1 Lingga $5 70 Fatf $5.70 $5.70 Sarawak $6 00 Jelotong129 words
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Article117 1939-11-23 1 tlrom Our Own Correspondent* London. Nov. 20. 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 C British General “A” 18 6 British General “B” 14 lu,117 words
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Article72 1939-11-23 1 THE profit earned by K.M.S. Rubber Plantations Ltd. in the year ended June last was €10,483. This compares with £l9 234 in the preceding year. A sum of £l.OOO has been transferred to reserve and the directors recommend a dividend of 5 per cent, compared with72 words
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228 1939-11-23 1 Singapore. Nov. 21 5 p.m MINING Buyers Seller Ampats 4/104 5 3 Austral Amalg 6/3 6/9 Batu Selangori 1.68 1 72 Hong Fatte 1.02 1.05 Je Lbus 1.04 1.07cd Kampong Lanjuts 20/6 21/3 K Kamunting 8/6 8/t Kamuntings 10/9 11/6 Kinta 7/4 u. 7/*; Klang228 words
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Article106 1939-11-23 1 THE following rubber crops were harvested in October: !b. Kuala Reman *****0 Lok Kawi 47.000 Bruseh Rubber 37 500 United Malacca 49 300 Brunei 32,505 Bukit Timah 5,422 Changkat 24.863 Haytor 9,000 j Indragiri 99 216 Lunas 44.870 j Nyalas 30.400 i Tapah 79.221 Ulu Pandon ('ceased106 words
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Article341 1939-11-23 1 4 t condor. Nov. 21. I EH a quiet opening with prices itwier, trading on the Stock Exchange to-day became brisker owing to investment orders from the provinces, consequentlv the earlier losses were partially recovered CLOSING QUOTATIONS London. Nov. 21. Ine following are to-day s closing middle341 words
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Article100 1939-11-23 1 DURING the Wtek ♦•riding Nov 11. 19.19. exports ot canned pineapple* from Malayan ports amounted to 42.918 cases, of which' 41.188 r 96 per cent.) cases were to the United Kingdom, Nil ocr cent > cases to the Continent ol Europe. Nil < per cent.) cases100 words
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46 1939-11-23 1 snoc Nuv -LX- Jan.-Mur Apr Jun- London N ov 16 3»\ 3«-„ 34Jv It 1/16 N 38\ 38 35 v 34 n 11 oA 39 39 1 36 35 •>4 394* 36 35V, .I'* 20 40 W 40 1 38 36 llVi»46 words
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828 1939-11-23 2 F. M. S. Financial Secretary On Programme For Next Year RECURRENT EXPEN DITURE TOO HIGH A PROPORTION OF INCOME (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Nov. 21. AN increase of $400,000 in the Drainage and Irrigation Special Services vote in accordance with the policy828 words
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Article209 1939-11-23 2 Smaller Amounts Carried Forward A NET profit of $223,596 was earned by Kuchai Tin Ltd. in the year ended Sept. 30. This compares with $278,348 in the preceding year As already reported in the Straits Times the proposed dividend is 15 per cent., which, if209 words
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Article149 1939-11-23 2 *J*HE Singapore Chamber of Commerce Rubber Association held its 1,460 th auction last week when there wor catalogued 1.174 413 Jb.—524.29 tons: offered 1.085 262 1b.—484.49 tens, sold 859.756 lb—--383.82 lb. London Spot 11 1 16d New York Spo--193* cts. PRICES REALIZED Ribbed Smoked Sheet Cents Per149 words
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Article45 1939-11-23 2 rpHE price of rubber for purpose of .7 assessment 0 f evport duty in thxTM «o lu r the P eriod of Nov. 17 to Nov 23. inclusive, has b°en determined at 37- 4 cents a pound, states a Government Gazette notification45 words
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Article363 1939-11-23 2 Higher Level For Singapore Than Other Loeal Ports Hy The Straits Times Financial Correspondent Singapore, Nov. 21 MALAYA’S coastal shipping trade is affected by a decision At 0 f the Institute of London Underwriters raising forthwith war risk insurance on cargoes in transit in Malaysia* waters.363 words
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92 1939-11-23 2 IN October rubber exports Netherlands Indies total!*d tons. of which 21,814 tens was rubber and 22.G77 tons was rubber. Total exports lor Hie nine ended October were 316.168 tons ror.c pared with 263.854 tons in the c ponding period of las* year. Stocks on estates and92 words
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Article135 1939-11-23 2 THE domestic rate of release for 1 rubber for the first quarter of 1940 has been fixed at 80 per cent, of one-quarter of the standard production of all holdings in Malaya, states the Controller of Rubber. This is the same rate as the135 words
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202 1939-11-23 2 THE High Commissioner. Sir Shenton in S t told the Fecl eral Council n Kuala Lumpur on Tuesday that the estimates of revenue for 1940 were vfer C n^Vn 11 averaß e tin Quota for the y ar ot 60 per cent,202 words
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106 1939-11-23 2 PRINCES of Australian wheat flour arc not exactly dropping hut y market shows an aspect which is from firm, state Monod anc: Singapore, in a fortnightly report ed Nov. 9. Eastern markets booked quantities at prices ranging 1 £7. 15s. to £8. 5s., all106 words
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Article790 1939-11-23 3 NEW QUOTA MAY LEAD TO MORE ACTIVE TRADING PRICES UNLIKELY TO BE AFFECTED IN a weekly report on the rubber market, issued at noon on Nov. 18, Stanton Nelson and Co. Ltd. write:— The lull in Europe, uncertainty regarding the quota announcement, and the intervention of public790 words
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Article1160 1939-11-23 3 Issued ’dy Fraser And Co., EXCHANGE AND STOCK BROKERS. Singapore, November 22. 10 a.m. mining Buyers Sellers Issue •'4/9 5/3 .\mal. 6/1034 1, Malay 39/A a am M/3 33 3 "> A ;,v -von* 1 Tin 23/- 24/fi B;u 1111 clangor ***** 1.75 ai Burn Malay Cl,.1,160 words
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Article30 1939-11-23 3 THE price of tin in Singapore from Nov. 16 to Nov. 22 remained at the Government’s maximum fixed price of a P icul 133 1 3rd lb30 words
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Article64 1939-11-23 3 THE following particulars ot tln-orc producber._tlon rc,er 10 U>e first 'ial» of NovcmHours Yardage Piculs Takuapa Valley ore l 326 100.000 319 sanlpufo 3 is Pahang Con 3 s :j B Ipoh Tin (Lahat) 569 121,700 750 Ipoh Tin (Puchong) 543 77,100 1 377 Sungel Klnta 639 157.20064 words
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Article39 1939-11-23 3 VHE directors of Jeram Kuantan Rubber Estate Ltd. have made a forward contract for the sale of four tons of standard smoked sheet monthly for the first half of 1940 at 35Vb cents a pound f.o.b.39 words
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Article36 1939-11-23 3 The Penang branch ol the Bank of China was declared open on Nov. 20 by the Chinese Consul, Mr. Huang Yen Kai. Mr. Parkcane C. Hwang, the Singapore manager, entertained clients and others.36 words
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183 1939-11-23 3 FRASER COMPANY LIST OF CURRENT DIVIDENDS Singapore, Nov. 21, 5 pm. Bootes tOT Company Dtvldend C1o» Date D!» tlnanc a. T w N Payable Date to d ®te A Hitam 10% less tax ..Nov 8 Nov. 28 12V j[* Kramat Pulai 5% iess tax Nov_l4 Dec l Kuala Lumpur Tin183 words
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