The Straits Budget, 8 February 1940
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The Straits Budget
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Title Section30 1940-02-08 1 The Straits Budget BEING THE WEEKLY ISSUE OF THE STRAITS TIMES I ESTABLISHED NEARLY A CENTURY No. 4278. SINGAPORE, THURSDAY, FERRUARY 8, 1940. Price 25 cts., (S.S. Currency) «m 730 words
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Article, Illustration1080 1940-02-08 1 Singapore, Wednesday. exports of rubber and tin and higher prices for both commodities are mainly responsible for the sharp expansion in Malaya’s overseas trade which occurred last year, compared with the preceding year. The favourable balance for the year has risen by $100,000,000, from $22,000,000 inShepherd on Tuesday.—Straits Times picture. - 1,080 words
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Article, Illustration37 1940-02-08 1 A corner of the Pig and Whistle Tavern, decorated in old English style, which was opened by the Cyrano Restaurant last week. It is the first of its kind in Singapore.37 words
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Article1061 1940-02-08 1 nable faces and begin.”—Straits Times. Feb. 1. j v uioll has done a good deal .cellaneous reading in his .j,. is an Autolycus of the t snapper-up of unconsidertvifles. All learning, more specially historical learning, which >v.wns to come his way, is grist ‘.‘/the mill, and scraps ofnable faces and begin.”—Straits Times. Feb. 1. - 1,061 words
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Article971 1940-02-08 1 price to pay for support —Straits Times, Feb. 2. Few people believe that when the nations of Europe emerge from the present struggle, with Naziism destroyed, they will return to the political and economic systems that ruled before the malevolent shadow of Hitler fell upon them. Tremendous changesprice to pay for support —Straits Times, Feb. 2. - 971 words
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Article466 1940-02-08 2 expensive process.—Straits Times, Feb. 3. In January, 1939, the Singapore Municipal Commissioners passed a resolution which committed them to a Buy British policy. On Wednesday they agreed, by a majority, to depart from that policy to the extent of purchasing supplies of cement from French manufacturers in Indo-China.expensive process.—Straits Times, Feb. 3. - 466 words
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Article526 1940-02-08 2 thing over $l7. —Straits Times, Feb. 3. At the. beginning of the year a communique was issued through the Department of Information clarifying the wartime regulations regarding the use of British postal orders. Those regulations have since been modified, but it is still possible to purchase such ordersthing over $l7.—Straits Times, Feb. 3. - 526 words
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Article100 1940-02-08 2 —Straits Times, Feb. 3. At different times we have had an awful lot of those polite communications ending I have the honour to be, Sir, your obedient servant.” We rather like them They are so flattering. They make us feel delightfully “smooth.” Imagine, then, the feelings a few—Straits Times, Feb. 3. - 100 words
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Article1035 1940-02-08 2 Straits Times, Feb. 5. In 1934, the Balkan Entente was formed with the object of ensuring I that the Great Powders did not interfere further with the Balkan countries. Bulgaria and Albania remained outside the Alliance; the former is still not a member but took part in theStraits Times, Feb. 5. - 1,035 words
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Article1199 1940-02-08 3 According to the London Correspondent of the Straits Times, conKd ra^e indignation has been r °used at Home by a resolution M J )0 of cl by the Archdeacon of r f on Tren t during the prooinp.s oi the Lower House of invocation, in reference1,199 words
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Article1174 1940-02-08 3 does not matter.—Straits Times, Feb. 8. In a leading article published several days ago, we described the extraordinary progress which has been made with broadcasting in Thailand. We contrasted that progress with the appalling backwardness of Malaya and sought to show what could be accomplished for the gooddoes not matter.—Straits Times, Feb. 8. - 1,174 words
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Article80 1940-02-08 4 THE death of Mrs. Easow. wife of Mr. P. K. Easow of the staff of the Civil Aviation Directorate took olace at the ace of 40 on Sunday. She leaves a husband, three daughters. aged parents and a large number of relatives. The funeral took place80 words
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DOMESTIC OCCURRENCES
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Article124 1940-02-08 4 BATH.—At the Maternity Hospital, Singapore on Jan. 30, to Rosemary, wife of Vivian C. Bath, a son. FARNHILL.—To Mary, wife of Squadron Leader G. Farnhlll in St. Andrews on Jan 29. a daughter. ORFWOOD.—At the Maternity Hospital on Jan. 29, to Thelma, wife of Major E. 8. Orpwood, The124 words
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Article92 1940-02-08 4 KNOWLES-PARSONAGE—The engagement Ls announced of Alfred Derek only son of Mr. and Mrs. A. Knowles of Manchester and Constance youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs. W. Parsonage of Norfolk. FINIGAN—CLIFFORD. The engagement is announced between Patricia O’Connell Finlgan, Singapore, and John Austin Clifford. The Royal InniskilUng Fusiliers. Wellington, India;92 words
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Article, Illustration33 1940-02-08 4 eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Jeff, of Seremban, who has been decorated with the French Croix de Guerre for gallantry. He was born in Malaya.—See page 5.33 words
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202 1940-02-08 4 MRS. Babington, wife of Air Vice- Marshal J. T. Babington, Air Officer Commanding, R.A.F., Far East, opened a newly erected school for children at Seletar last week. Prior to making the official opening, Mrs. Babington. with Air ViceMarshal Babington, had inspected the school, which202 words
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Article102 1940-02-08 4 T'HE formation of a Eurasian Associa- tion in Sarawak was marked by a supper and dance given by the members of the association at the residence of Mr. E. W. Howell, the president, in Kuching. Numerous guests were present, among them Mr. J. B. Archer, Chief Secretary,102 words
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Article124 1940-02-08 4 MR. W. C. Taylor, President, Johore Bahru Town Board, is shortly leaving on transfer as Collector of Land Revenue, Malacca, in place of Mr. A Williams. Mr. Taylor will be succeeded by Mr. W Cole. Mr. Taylor recently acted as Legal Adviser. Johore Dr. J. C P.124 words
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Article264 1940-02-08 4 Leaders— Hitler’s Bogey Federal Union j l Buy Allied The Balkans J “If Thine Enemy Hunger” Another Lesson ij Telegrams— Covering past week’s news i 5 Financial Supplement— Financial and Commercial News to date, following page 2 2 Malayan General News— Penang Man Ordered To Leave Colony French Medal264 words
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Article131 1940-02-08 4 A CHEQUE for $6,300 has been received from Brunei for the Malaya Patriotic Fund. That is a remarkably generous contribution from so small a State. Liberal donations were received from all communities— Europeans, Malays, Chinese, Indians, Kedayans and others. The principal contribution was one of131 words
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Article48 1940-02-08 4 Lady amie noble, widow of sir John Noble, whose family n >'•* trolled the armament firm of v strong-Whitworth, befos-' Its am mation with Vickers, arrived Pingapore recently on her wa*> Penang. Lady Noble is accompanied by secretary and intends spendin months in the Straits Settlement48 words
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Obituary76 1940-02-08 4 DEATHS Cable advice has been received that Mr. P. E. Cobham died at Bath on January 29. KOI!. —At Seremban Hospital on 4th instant Kui I/*ong aged 50 years. Oifice Clerk. Chetnbong Estate, Rembau, N.S. LEONG CHOON, aged father of Mr I,oong Cheong passed away peacefully at 25 Sago Street.76 words
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348 1940-02-08 5 (From Our Own Correspondent) Penang, Feb. 5. 1\fR. Ch’ng Beng Lee, hon. assistant secretary of the VI Penang committee of the China Distress Relief Fund, n ho has been ordered to leave348 words
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Article131 1940-02-08 5 QTARTED last month under the patrpnage of Mr. M. Sockalingam tnettiar and Mr. V.R.M.M. May,appa Chettiar, the Kuantan Indian Association has already 100 members, uut -s’ation members and a number ’*JJ-'sociate members. e association premises provide Mi. i; or and outdoor recreations. A 1 (,:tss and a131 words
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Article51 1940-02-08 5 1 Our Own Correspondent) About Seremban, Jan. 29. 850 poor children including Vf>nt 'fi ans from the Seremban ConMctromu time at the c fuiTv theatre, Seremban, on Club the Seremban Rotary merit ,vlded them with entertaintoS- to a free cinema show, and f ruits were51 words
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145 1940-02-08 5 pLIGHT-LIEUT. Robert Voase Jeff, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Jeff, of Seremban, is the first R.A.F. officer to be decorated with the French Croix de Guerre. The medal was presented to FlightLieut. Jeff on Saturday by Gen Vuillemin, Commander-Jn-Chief of145 words
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Article56 1940-02-08 5 From Our Own Correspondent) Seremban, Feb. 4. FE Negri Sembilan Chinese remitted to China at the end of January 513,401.98 in Straits currency for the China Relief Fund bringing the total of contributions to $488,401.98 in addition to a sum of $700,000 sent in56 words
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244 1940-02-08 5 (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Feb. 4. QRATITUDE to the Government for having decided to appoint an Indian to watch over Indian interests on the Selangor State Council was expressed by several speakers at a tea party in honour of Mr. K. K.244 words
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404 1940-02-08 5 MALAY STATES BRITAIN “Not Annexation.... Peaceful Means” COMMENT OF A FAMOUS GOVERNOR pRESH light on a famous PJalayan Governor and on British policy ni the Malay States is provided by an article in a recent issue of Chambers Journal by James Milne, a veteran British journalist, and author. Mr. Milne,404 words
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268 1940-02-08 5 of the effects of the control oi imports into Malaya as part of the war-time regulations is likely ro be the disappearance of Japanese toys from the local shops. The import of toys from non-sterling countries is prohibited under the import268 words
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Article108 1940-02-08 5 POUNDER of one of the largest cigar manufacturing concerns in America, Bayuk Cigars Incorporated, Mr. Samuel Bayuk, arrived in Singapore on Sunday on his way to Medan, Sumatra, to supervise the purchase of tobacco. The sales of Sumatra tobacco take place annually. Thej are In108 words
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85 1940-02-08 5 (From Our Own Correspondent) Bangkok. Feb. 4. T*HE Thai Government has refuted rumours circulating in the bazaar to the effect that Government is forming companies with the intention of competing with private business enterprises The companies being sponsored by Government were developing small industries neglected by85 words
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Article104 1940-02-08 5 (From Our Own Correspondent) Johore Bahru, Feb. 2 THE marriage took place quietly last night of the only daughter of lnchc Ahmed Keppel bin Ja’afar. Personal Assistant to the Johore General Advisor, to Inche Mohamed bin Ja’afar. a nephew of Dato Mohamed Salleh, C.B E, the State104 words
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451 1940-02-08 6 COURT DISMISSES CLAIM AGAINST LABOUR OFFICER Plaintiff Alleges That He Was Put To Shame A CIVIL claim for damages against J. T. N. Handy, extra assistant controller of the Labour Department, Singapore, brought by S. Abdul Rahman, manager of the General Lighterage and Transport Company, was dismissed in the Singapore451 words
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Article65 1940-02-08 6 rIE Ex-Services Association of Malaya, Singapore branch, held a general meeting at the SC.C. The following were elected office-bearers: chairman, Mr. C. Q. Howell; vice-chairman, Mr. T Stone; hon. secretary. Mr. O. S. Meggs; hon. treasurer, Mr. W. McArthur; committee, Messrs; R. L. Nunn, M. N. Warden. O.65 words
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81 1940-02-08 6 AN increase in the number of plague cases is reported from Thailand according to the League of Nations Eastern Bureau health statement for the week ending Jan. 27. There were 10 more cases noted during the week. While there was an increase of 1581 words
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819 1940-02-08 6 r FHAT the Singapore Reper- tory Players was owned by his wife, that he produced its plays for her, and that he received nothing in return, was stated by Carl Lawson, actorproducer, when he appeared last week as defendant in819 words
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Article, Illustration222 1940-02-08 6 pLIGHT-LIEUT. John Bure» r Brolly, of the Royal Air fZ son of Mr. and Mrs. J. A. BroVv Glasgow, Scotland, was mam <j the Cathedral of the Good ghen herd last week to Miss Pitiiri' Eileen Watt, daughter of Mi m A. Watt and the late—Straits Times picture. - 222 words
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Article186 1940-02-08 6 A FINE of $100 was imposed by the Singapore traffic district judge, Mr. C. H. Whitton, last week on William James Clamp, who was convicted on a charge of negligent driving along Yeo Chu Kang Road on Dec. 11. Accused, who was defended by186 words
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137 1940-02-08 6 AN order to pay $75 a month to Official Assignee for the benefit <>i his creditors was made against Tim ku Hussein bin Tungku Haji Ali, who appeared before Mr. Justice Mannim, in tilt High Court A descendant of the late Suit m Hussein of137 words
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Article118 1940-02-08 6 AT the ninth annual general ingofthe Chettiars’ (Nattukkottui Chamber of Commerce the followinofficers were elected: President, Mr. At. K. PI. M. Meyarpa Chettiar; vice-president, Mr. Sp. K. A. SI mugam Chettiar: secretary. Mr. Ar. A R Nachiappa Chettiar; assistant secretary. Kn. N. N. Kn Seenivasan Chettiar;118 words
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1530 1940-02-08 7 fllK entirely British outlook ot the Eurasian community of 1 Malaya was stressed by Mr. Claude da Silva, the Eurasian member of the Legislative Council, broadcasting last week1,530 words
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Article471 1940-02-08 7 A RISE in the ,ocal cost of ,ivin K is nothing compared to the tremendous sacrifices that are being made and the hardships undergone in the Mother Country. YVe still have all the necessaries and facilities471 words
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265 1940-02-08 7 WHEN the authorities took up the question of recruitment to the Royal Air Force to enable local men to serve, Mr. Claude da Silva, Eurasian member of the Legislative Council, said last week that he hoped the great achievements265 words
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883 1940-02-08 8 A TIGHTER grip hv Government on all dealirgs in and movements of gold, Malayan currency, foreign currency, foreign balances in banks or with other institutions, new capital issues in Malaya and883 words
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307 1940-02-08 8 A CCORDING to new regulations by Capt. J. G Y. Loveband, the King’s Harbour Master, Just issued in the Government Gazettes of the Straits Settlements and Johore, no privatelyowned vessel of length greater than 15 feet shall enter or remain in the restricted307 words
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195 1940-02-08 8 of the public need have no fear that the new Defence (Finance) Regulations will restrict remittances from this country to transferees who are resident in countries which come within the sterling bloc. Although the regulations would seem to prohibit absolutely the export of195 words
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Article, Illustration251 1940-02-08 8 Straits Times picture. gHOES are now being manufactured in Singapore by the mass production methods developed by Thomas Bata in the great Czechoslovak factories of Zlin. Bata yearly sells 1,500,000 pairs or shoes in Malaya. Singapore Journalists last week visitedStraits Times picture. - 251 words
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70 1940-02-08 8 (From Our Own Correspondent' Seremban, Feb 1. A CHINESE, Wong Kong Nam, was sentenced to nine months rigorous imprisonment by the Seremban magistrate, Mr. J. S. H. Cunyngham Brown, to-day on a charge of assisting in the management of an unlawiu society, namely the “N.70 words
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Article47 1940-02-08 8 (From Our Own Corresponden 1 Johore Bahru, Feb. Triplets— a gin and two boys--have been born to a Tamil wo:.u at the Johore Bahru maternity hospm The girl was born first, 20 run later one boy and the other aftci interval of 15 minutes.47 words
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Article1422 1940-02-08 9 pK T. H. SILCOCK, Professor of Economics at Raffles broadcasting from the B.M.B.C. last week discussed the indirect measures taken through control 1 J* import and exports, to make Malaya’s foreign trade balance as large1,422 words
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304 1940-02-08 9 IU|R. Cyril Howard Vincent, who left Malaya in November, 1933. in the yacht Medea, owned by Mr. Arthur J. More-Bennett, has died in Cyprus following an accident. A letter from Vincent’s employers. Cyprus Mines Corporation, states that the304 words
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Article158 1940-02-08 9 (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Jan. 29. AT a meeting of the Women’s Committee of the Selangor branch of the Malaya Patriotic Fund on Saturday, Mrs. R. O. Moir was elected temporary president until the arrival of Mrs. G. M. Kidd, from England. Mrs. Moir158 words
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373 1940-02-08 9 T*HE opinion that labour Mil not always be illiterate in Malaya and consequently some form of’ trade union legislation should be introduced was expressed by the committee of the European Association of Malaya discussing an interim report of a373 words
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162 1940-02-08 9 (From Our Own Correspondent) Penang, Jan. 31. PROPOSED by Mr. Jules Martin, the president, at a special meeting of the Penang Chamber of Commerce to-day, Mr. Frank Donovan Bisseker, general manager of the Eastern Smetling Co., Penang, was elected162 words
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674 1940-02-08 10 THE Governor-General of French Indo-China, General Cat- roux, wan present during the final stages of the big-scale army manoeuvres in Cambodia which ended recently. Some 12,000 men, 800 horses and674 words
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66 1940-02-08 10 fFrom Our Own Correspondent.» Penang, Jan. 29. THE following have been appointed members of the Penang Hindu Advisory Board for 1940:— The Deputy Controller of Labour, Malaya. (Chairman, ex-officio), Dr. K. Muttukumaru (vice-chairman», Mr. S. Saravanan, Mr. C. Yahambaram Pillay, Ral Sahib B. R.66 words
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238 1940-02-08 10 A DECREE nisi to be made absolute in three months was granted to James Newman, a Eurasian, by Mr. Justice a’Beckett Terrell, in the High Court last week. Newman was the petitioner in a suit lor divorce in which238 words
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Article47 1940-02-08 10 (From Our Own Correspondent) Ipoh, Jan. 30. SEVENTY employees of United Engineers Ltd. resumed work today following the settlement at the same company’s Singapore plants of a strike lasting six weeks. It is understood that the workmen have been given increased rates of pay.47 words
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664 1940-02-08 10 T'HE latest list of contributions to the Malaya Patriotic Fund shows a total of $1,009,600.94. The totals of the various branches and sections in this list are: Malays $284.54; Malacca $862.17; Eurasians $201.40; Labuan $270; Miri $594.82; Trengganu $5,000; Sarawak $BOO. The Rank664 words
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498 1940-02-08 10 (From Our Own Correspondent, London, Jan. is ‘THIS canalisation of import* y v vides a great opportunity i,„ British manufacturers,” writes v E. Jago, Deputy Agent. Malajml Information Agency, on Malayan wartime trad»* regnh.tions. in an article in the new is u of the498 words
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Article43 1940-02-08 10 PRIOR to his departure for Austia ia to take up a Government app ment. Mr. J. G. Beohm, chief ground engineer of Weames’ Air Services, v-as presented with a gold wrist watch the engineers and staff of the < pany.43 words
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Article, Illustration876 1940-02-08 11 THREE members of the Straits Settlements Police have been awarded decorations by the King for the courage ]lK j presence of mind which they displayed inStraits Times, picture. - 876 words
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681 1940-02-08 11 A SENTENCE of 12 months’ rigorous imprisonment imposed on a young Eurasian with 15 years’ service in the General Post Office was reduced to half the term by Mr. Justice a’Beckett Terrell in the Court of Appeal last week. The appellant, Joseph D’Cruz,681 words
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298 1940-02-08 11 (From Our Own Correspondent) Penang, Jan. 30. “MO measure should be adopted under the plea of a war emergency which would reduce legitimate business on which the earning power of the people depends/' raid Mr. Jules Martin presiding at a special meeting of the298 words
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91 1940-02-08 11 (From Our Own Correspondent) 8c rein ban, Feb. l WITH a salute of 13 guns, Mr. J. V Cowgiil, the new British Resident, Negri fiembilan, and Mrs. Cowgiil werreceived at the Seremban railway station to-day. Heads of Government departments and Councillors were present. Miss Krirjhnan,91 words
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90 1940-02-08 11 A LETTER has oeen received from Mr. C. E. Cator, of the Malayan Agency. Laying that one of the result?: of the gift:; of clothing sent by peopi*> in Malaya for evacuated children from London, has been a request from th*' Education Committee of90 words
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828 1940-02-08 12 WELFARE work among Asiatic women on the estate has been suggested by contributors to the Women’s Supplement as an antidote for the boredom of the planter’s wife. But is this as simple as it sounds A characteristic which is as strong828 words
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Article125 1940-02-08 12 (From Our Own Correspondent) Seremban, Jan. 30. families were rendered homeless and damage estimated at over $10,000 was caused when a row of 11 attap houses was gutted by fire last night at Salak village, some four miles from Nilai, in Negri Sembilan. The arrival of125 words
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Article61 1940-02-08 12 T*WO divisions of the Singapore Har bour Board St. John Ambulance Brigade were inspected by Mr. H. K. Rodgers, chairman of the Harbour Board, After the inspection, Mr. Rodgers presented the second division with a silver cup following a first aid and efficiency display. The cup. donated61 words
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Article265 1940-02-08 12 NEW LABOUR POST IN F.M.S. Mr. W.L. Blythe To Leave Penang MR. C. W. A. SENNETT MUNICIPALITY (From Our Own Correspondent! Penang, j an 31 MR. C W. A. SENNETT. formerly chairman of the Singapore Rural Board, is to succeed Mr w L. Blythe as deputy president of the Penang265 words
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Article152 1940-02-08 12 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Johore Bahru, Jan. 31. COST living allowances are to be paid to Government artisans and labourers in Johore in conformity with the scale in the Colony and the F.M.S. The new allowance represents a 60 per cent, increase. Where the daily152 words
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49 1940-02-08 12 IN spite of the war the British Council for relations with other countries will continue its grant of scholarships of £350 a year for three years for two Thai students who will take up postgraduate course in England, reports the Praja Jati.49 words
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Article1595 1940-02-08 13 THE question of whether, in view of changed world I co nditions, political questions should be taken into (onsideration when deciding a matter which meant a consider- |f saving in the purchase of British or other1,595 words
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Article170 1940-02-08 13 A MOTORING accident which occurred in Singapore over a year ago and in which two Europeans, husband and wife, were badly Injured, had a sequel in the High Court last week when a claim for damages was mentioned before Mr. Justice a’Beckett Terrell. Appearing for the170 words
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Article83 1940-02-08 13 OWING to the international situation, Hollanders in Singapore did not observe the second anniversary laat week of the birth of Princess Beatrix Wllhelmlna Armgaard, daughter of Princess Juliana and Prince Bernhard, with the same vigour and verve which accompanied last year’s celebrations. Only Dutch children held83 words
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Article1202 1940-02-08 14 By Our Planting Correspondent WHETHER ‘Santobrite” will eventually almost entirely replace Ammonia as a latex preM»rvalivft? is a question that I learn, from reliable sources, cannot lx* answered in Malaya to-day and some time will have to1,202 words
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281 1940-02-08 14 ARGKR exports of rubbed and tin and higher prices tor both commodities are mainly responsible for the >harp expansion in Malaya’s overseas trade which recurred a >t year, compared with the preceding year. The favourable balance for the year has281 words
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357 1940-02-08 14 THE completion of blocks of new 1 residential flats and shophouses In Tiong Bahru, Trengganu Street and Campbell Lane, sees the conclusion of some of the principal building projects for 1939 by the Singapore Improvement Trust. Included in the357 words
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124 1940-02-08 14 IN order t*at residents in Malaya may be assured of regulai and immediate news concerning the welfare, plans, movements, etc. of relations or friends at Home, Cable and Wireless, Ltd, '“via Imperial”) will arrange for regular social or family cablegrams fron. members of the124 words
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244 1940-02-08 14 (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Feb. 1. AT a special meeting of the General Clerical Service Association, Mr. M. W. Navaratnam. the president, described as disappointing the reply given by Government to their request for a revision of the salary scheme. He indicated244 words
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926 1940-02-08 15 ATTACKS ON SHIPS OFF BRITAIN Series Of Raids By German Bom bers London, Jan. 30. pERMAN aircraft yesterday made the most am- j bitious series of attacks on British shipping that they have yet attempted. The attacks were distributed over 400 miles of the coast—from the mouth of the Tay926 words
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Article93 1940-02-08 15 -Reuter. Rome, Jan. 30. COMMENTING on the denial issued in Berlin of reports broadcast from the Vatican on German atrocities in Poland, the Bologna newspaper Avvenire dTtalia writes “We should like to believe that the German denial corresponds with the truth, but where the Nazi fight-Reuter. - 93 words
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166 1940-02-08 15 London, Jan. 30. T'HE possibility that the United A States’ interest in China might lead to her participation in the European war was suggested by Sir Frederick Whyte, director of the American division of the Ministry of Information, lecturing at166 words
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Article96 1940-02-08 15 Helsinki, Jan. 30. were killed and 50 wounded in a series of air raids at Abo. Dozens of houses were destroyed when 50 Soviet bombers silently swept down on the city with their engines cut off. The raids were the worst that Abo has hitherto96 words
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282 1940-02-08 15 Reuter. Paris, Jan. 30. DALADIER, the French prime minister, broadcasting to the nation last night, declared that Nazi domination was different from anything history had ever known. It was pursuing the systematic destruction of the vanquished. “Hitler does not treat with nations whichReuter. - 282 words
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68 1940-02-08 15 -Reuter. Brussels, Jan. 30. THE authorities have interned two British soldiers who crossed the frontier by mistake, it is reported. The men were found by a shopkeeper asleep in his shop. They were numb with cold, and it took him a considerable time to-Reuter. - 68 words
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46 1940-02-08 15 —Reuter. Copenhagen, Jan. 29. •THE Berlin correspondent of the newspaper National Tidende reports that Germany has prohibited all free trading in motor vehicles from Thursday. Anyone wishing to buy a car after this date must obtain a special permit.—Reuter. - 46 words
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Article159 1940-02-08 15 Reuter. A TOTAL of 18.000 Polish leaders drawn from all classes are estimated to have been put to death by the Germans in the German-occupied areas of Poland, according to an official report issued by the Polish Government ir Paris. The report clear'y sets out Germany'sReuter. - 159 words
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1064 1940-02-08 16 Chamberlain Called “Pious Preacher THE FUEHRER’S JIBES AT BRITISH STATESMEN —Reuter. seventh anniversary of the Nazi accession to power was marked on Jan. 30 by a surprise speech from Hitler, his first since he spoke in the Munich beer cellar. It followed the same lines of all the speeches he—Reuter. - 1,064 words
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Article58 1940-02-08 16 —Reuter. Amsterdam, Jan. 31. IT is not known why Hitler’s speech was announced only at the very last minute, but it is suggested by some that Hitler wished to leave no time for anyone to plant an infernal machine near the microphone. This is his—Reuter. - 58 words
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339 1940-02-08 16 —Reuter. Flushing, Feb. 1. IT IS REVEALED that 20 bombs were dropped by a big German aircraft which bombed and machine-gunned the unarmed British steamer High Wave on Tuesday. According to information gathered from members of the crew, the bombs were dropped—Reuter. - 339 words
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208 1940-02-08 16 London, Jan. 31 THE Havas correspondent j n Helsinki is authorized by thFinnish headquarters to disclose that, the port mentioned in the latest Finnish communique as having been bombed by Finnish \V ar planes was the naval base Kronstadt. It is added208 words
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53 1940-02-08 16 -British Wireless. London, Feb. 1. THE third naval contingent from 1 Newfoundland landed to-day and was received by the civic authorities and representatives of the Dominions Office. They were driven through the streets before being entertained by the civic authorities. They left for their deports-British Wireless. - 53 words
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42 1940-02-08 16 -Reuter. Berlin. Jan. 29. CEVEN islands in the Frisian group have been proclaimed war zones for the duration of the war by a High Command announcement. The islands are Borkum, Juist, Norderney,.Langeoog, Spierkeroog, Wangeroog and Sylt.—Reuter.-Reuter. - 42 words
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Article29 1940-02-08 16 Havas Casablanca, Jan. 30. A GERMAN citizen named Schubert has been convicted by the military court here of espionage and condemned to hard labour for life.Havas - 29 words
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407 1940-02-08 16 t'uwwi. wiuiuut it»» nicy uiuu^iiv of the dead Germans.—Reuter and 1 Wireless. London, Jan. 31. CQUADRON-LEADER K. C. DORAN. who led the famous Kiel air raid in the early days of the war, has been awarded the bar to the Distinguished Flying Cross,t'uwwi. wiuiuut it»» nicy uiuu^iiv of the dead Germans.—Reuter and 1 ' Wireless. - 407 words
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1917 1940-02-08 17 -Reuter. London, Jan. 31. IMPRESSIVE statistics of Great Britain's ever-increasing i strength were given by Mr. Neville Chamberlain, the Prime Minister, in an address at a luncheon of the Nationai m(] public Interest Committee at-Reuter. - 1,917 words
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86 1940-02-08 17 -Reuter. London, Jan. 29. f\NCE Germany is beaten the Polish Government anticipates very little difficulty in recovering that part of Poland occupied by the Soviets, according to President Racziewicz, in an interview with the Daily Telegraph correspondent at Angers. “The Russians cannot stay there-Reuter. - 86 words
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315 1940-02-08 17 London, Jan. 31. IT is authoritatively stated that German raiders received a surprise when, for the second day in succession, they tried to attack shipping yesterday morning along the 500-mile British coast. The raiders retired, leaving one bomber in the sea and315 words
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111 1940-02-08 17 -Reuter. Helsinki. Feb. 1. According to reports from Talinn, the Estonian authorities have admit* ted for the first time that foreign aircraft from an unnamed country have repeatedly bombed Soviet air bases in Estonia during the last few weeks. The last occasion was-Reuter. - 111 words
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300 1940-02-08 18 -Reuter. London, Feb. 1. T'HE Air Ministry announce that a U-boat yesA terday attacked a convoy and sank the 5,000ton British steamer Vaclite whose crew were rescued by an Italian ship. An R.A.F. plane later sank the U-boat.-Reuter. - 300 words
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Article54 1940-02-08 18 -Reuter. Paris. Feb. 2. expensive French naval building programme is analyzed by the Journal des Debats, which enumerates the following vessels under construction Four 35.000-ton battleships; Two 8.000-ton aircraft-carriers; Three 8.000-ton cruisers; Twenty-nine destroyers; Five large and 15 small submarines; Three submarine minelayers as well as mine-sweepers,-Reuter. - 54 words
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Article32 1940-02-08 18 'THE wife of an Egyptian named A Saved Hamada Geheza has given birth to quintuplets, reports Reuter from Cairo. They are all girls, and all are doing well32 words
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54 1940-02-08 18 -Reuter. London, Jan. 30. THE upkeep of the Nazi party organization costs the German people about €140,000,000 yearly, according to Le Petit Parisien. The newspaper states that the figures are taken from the party’s annual financial statement signed by the treasurer, Schwartz, and the Labour-Reuter. - 54 words
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Article60 1940-02-08 18 -Reuter. Paris, Feb. 1. THE Nazi authorities are turning out Czechs in 11 districts round Prague to make room for Germans repatriated from the Baltic countries, according to a Havas d!spatch from the Slovak frontier. It is stated that the 11 districts will form a “Germanic-Reuter. - 60 words
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275 1940-02-08 18 More Attacks On Shipping Raiders Bomb Fire On Ellerman Liner -Reuter. London, Jan. 31. FIS learned that among the ships attacked by German raiders on Tuesday was the Ellerman liner City of Bath. Two German raiders bombed and machine-gunned the City of Bath off the Firth of Tay. The liner-Reuter. - 275 words
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Article47 1940-02-08 18 —Reuter. Copenhagen, Feb. 1. THE Danish Minister of Defence has announced a new defence programme including two minesweepers, two torpedo boats, one submarine and smaller vessels. The fleet air arm will be strengthened by 100 planes and heavier anti-aircraft guns will be acquired.—Reuter. - 47 words
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184 1940-02-08 18 London, Feb. 4. rIE volume of British merchant shipping is at present actually greater than at the outbreak of war. This Is officially revealed in London. During the first five months, 480,000 tons of British merchant shipping had been lost.184 words
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Article20 1940-02-08 18 Reuter. Berne, Jan. 31. COLLECTIONS in Switzerland for aid for Finland have already exceeded 1,000.000 francs.—Reuter.Reuter. - 20 words
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182 1940-02-08 18 London, Feb. i A NUMBER of Britain’s “week A end” pilots have now taken their places in France alongside th* regular air force. In private Hf e they were city men, clerks, enei’ neers, shipyard workers and miners who182 words
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110 1940-02-08 18 Reuter London. Feb. 1. THE War Office announces that cer- tain defence battalions will shortly proceed abroad. It Is understood that a big proportion of men are exservicemen between the ages of 35 and 50. These men volunteered in their thousands in response to theReuter - 110 words
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428 1940-02-08 18 QUESTIONS about the labour situation in Singapore and recent strikes were asked in the House of Commons last week by Mr. Creech Jones, Labour M.P. for Shipley. Mr. Malcolm MacDonald, the Secretary of State for the Colonies, in reply, said428 words
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Article1335 1940-02-08 19 PREMIER ANNOUNCES N0 SUPER-MINISTER IN THE WAR CABINET Opposition Wants More Decision Drive -Reuter. London, Feb. 2. MR. Chamberlain, the Prime Minister, announced M in the House of Commons last night that the President of the Board of Trade is establishing a new Export Committee to intensify British efforts on-Reuter. - 1,335 words
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189 1940-02-08 19 London, Feb. 2. THE names of the leading busi- ness men who will sit on the Export Council which is being set up, as announced by the Prime Minister in the House of Commons yesterday will be as follows: SIR CLIVE BAILLIEU, chairman189 words
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210 1940-02-08 19 BRITISH WAR COUNCIL Premier Work Of Committee -Reuter. London, Feb. 2. established for the supreme direction of the war was outlined by Mr. Chamberlain in a written reply to a question in the House of Commons yesterday. He stated that the ministerial committee on military co-ordination established by the War-Reuter. - 210 words
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Article153 1940-02-08 19 Reuter. Copenhagen, Feb. 1. FIFTEEN members of the crew are missing from the Danish steamer Vidar (2,100 tons) which struck a mine yesterday and sank this morning. Eight other members of the crew were rescued. The Vidar was en route to Denmark from England. AReuter. - 153 words
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40 1940-02-08 19 -Reuter. Paris, Jan. 31. PRINCE von Starhemberg, former Vice-Chancellor and ex-leader of the Heimwehr in Austria, ts officially gazetted as an infantry lieutenant in the French army The prince can only command foteign units —Reuter.-Reuter. - 40 words
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Article58 1940-02-08 19 —Reuter. Cape Town, Feb. 1. THE Senate to-day approved, by 21 votes to 13, the Government motion confirming its war policy, and rejected by the same margin an amendment introduced by Mr. A. P. J. Fourie, former Minister of Railways and Harbours in the Hertzog—Reuter. - 58 words
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770 1940-02-08 20 r FHE conviction that Germany would find it very difficult to prepare any military surprises was expressed in authoritative quarters in London on Feb. 2 when the Air Ministry770 words
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52 1940-02-08 20 -Reuter. Burbank, Calif., Jan. 30. THE LOCKHEED Aircraft Cor--1 poration announces the receipt of an order from the British Government for 200 new type bombers and also spare parts to the value $18,000,000. The machines are faster and larger than the Hudson type-Reuter. - 52 words
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Article83 1940-02-08 20 Air experts in London calculate that at least 100 German warplanes have been brought down by British air and naval forces sin„e the beginning of the war. while the destruction to a further 20 is probable. The British losses have been officially announced as 31.83 words
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Article, Illustration376 1940-02-08 20 BRITISH U.S. PLANES USED AGAINST RED INVADERS Individual Superiority Over The Soviet Machines Established Reuter London, Feb. 2. THE morning newspapers reveal that a number of British 1 as well as American aeroplanes have arrived in Finland and many have already been in action. The British planes are mostly GlosterReuter - 376 words
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195 1940-02-08 20 -Reuter. London, Feb. 3. IN regard to reports which have appeared from time to time in the British and continental Press of alleged Soviet threats to British India, Reuters’ diplomatic correspondent is able to state on high authority that at present-Reuter. - 195 words
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Article47 1940-02-08 20 Reuter. London, Jan. 30. FIFTEEN bodies washed ashore yesterday are believed to be from destroyer Exmouth. The bodies were covered oil and all wearing lifejackets At one spot a piece of wood from a small boat was found on which was painted the name Exmouth.—Reuter.Reuter. - 47 words
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412 1940-02-08 21 -Reuter. Belgrade, Feb. 5. FOLLOWING German threats to south-eastern Europe, the 4 meeting of the four Balkan Entente Powers, which concluded in Belgrade yesterday, is considered to be of special importance. Satisfaction is expressed at the result of the conference-Reuter. - 412 words
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128 1940-02-08 21 -Reuter. Tut Copenhagen, Feb. 1 IE long-awaited new edition of Kampf is now on sale in *h e Berlin correspondent iL" ,e newspaper Politiken says an !7 ok not been abridged ‘n i Germans may still read in •ct.i I 1 pact would the downfall-Reuter. - 128 words
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336 1940-02-08 21 London, Feb. 4. NUMEROUS instances of the courage of seamen and fishermen were revealed following the Nazi air raids in the North Sea yesterday Two German aircraft bombed and machine-gunned the steamer Yewdale '823 tons) Machine-gun fire smashed the windows of the wheelhouse.Renter. - 336 words
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Article50 1940-02-08 21 21 LEGAL difficulties which can only be surmounted by the British parliament superseding the British Army Act as It applies to the British part of the army in India has caused the abandonment of the scheme for compulsory national service for male European British subjects in India, under consideration. —Reuter.21 - 50 words
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740 1940-02-08 21 Reuter. London, Feb. 5. A DDITIONAL details of the week-end air battles over the British Isles reveal that of 20 German bombers taking part at least three were shot down, while comparatively little damage was done byReuter. - 740 words
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86 1940-02-08 21 Rome Tokio To Form New Anti-Red Front? -Reuter. Tokio, Jan. 29. ACCORDING to the Asahi Shim- bun, Count Ciano, Italian Foreign Minister, recently suggested to the Japanese Ambassador in Rome that if Japan were dissatisfied with the anti-Comin-tern pact in consequence of the Soviet-German rapprochement, a new group of anti-Comintern-Reuter. - 86 words
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148 1940-02-08 21 Norway Sweden Lose 70 Ships Newspaper Denounces Nazi Murderers Reuter. Oslo, Feb. 4. MORWAY has lost ten ships and 100 sailors in the past ten days, bringing her losses since the beginning of the war to 40 ships, representing 118.000 tons, and 248 sailors. During the whole of 1914-15, NorwegianReuter. - 148 words
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Article42 1940-02-08 21 21 Reuter. Washington. Fob. 1 THE House of Representatives naval committee has tentatively approvled a three-year programme costing approximately $655 ml'lion <U.S currency) and providing 21 new warships compared with 77 in the proposed original programme. Reuter.21; Reuter. - 42 words
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686 1940-02-08 22 (From Our Own Correspondent) Malacca, Feb. 4. IN a game that was played at a terrific pace from start to finish, Singapore beat Malacca by two goals to one in a return State686 words
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Article136 1940-02-08 22 NORTH SOUTH TEAMS (FOLLOWING are the North and South teams for the annual hockey match to be played at Kuala Lumpur on Feb. 17. North: F. R. Toft (Perak); G. La Rrooy (Sel.), Lee Heng Teik (Perak); Vijendram (Sel.). G. L. Carson (Perak) (capt.), Chong Kok Heng (Sel J. E.136 words
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120 1940-02-08 22 From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, Feb. 3. BY winning the Selangor men’s singles championship to-day, Wong Peng Soon, the Johore and Singapore singles champion, established himself as Malaya’s best singles player. The finals of the men’s and women’s singles to-day were played before120 words
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Article83 1940-02-08 22 J CRICHTON on Sunday won the Royal Singapore Golf Club’s Gold Medal for 1939 at Bukit Timah. The February Medal Competition ended In a tie in “A” division between G. S. Eber. Sq./Ldr. K. A. Jackman, Ma.lor O. S. Still and J. Crichton with83 words
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Article40 1940-02-08 22 London, Feb. 3. /VYING to the bad weather conditions only the following games were played to-day: SOCCER—South Western Plymouth 10 Bristol C 3 RUGBY UNION Neath 28R.A.F 3 Swansea 3 Swansea Valley 11 Torquay 24 Royal Navy 640 words
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Article, Illustration924 1940-02-08 22 CINGAPORE will once again be out of the Foong Scons u Cup inter-state badminton competition as they failed to get the rules of the competition amended at the annual general meeting of the Badminton Association-Straits Times picture. - 924 words
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813 1940-02-08 24 TM-; basic quota of 21,000 tons alk International Rubber Regulark !0 1943. inclusive, is still inadequati Vorth Borneo Planters’ Associatioi The chairman, Mr. A. Thomson, addressing the annual meeting of fne association recently, said:— The Controller’s assessment figures tor813 words
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Article42 1940-02-08 24 THE estimated export of dry rubber from the Malayan regulated area in January is 53,000 tons, states the Controller of Rubber This compares with a proportionate monthly exportable allowance at 80 per cent, of basic auota of 42,832 tons.42 words
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Article45 1940-02-08 24 OF 127 tin dredges in Malaya at the end of last year. 96 were working, five were under construction and 26 were closed down. At the end of the preceding year, only 55 dredges were working and 60 were closed down.45 words
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Article37 1940-02-08 24 SALES of coal by Malayan Collieries Ltd. in December totalled 49,397 tons, compared with 45,255 tons in November, bringing total sales for 1939 to 423.589 tons, compared with 449,305 tons in 1938.37 words
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Article89 1940-02-08 24 FOREIGN exports of tin in January totalled 14,016 tons, the second largest shipments in any one month in the history of the industry. The highest shipments ever recorded were in October last year when they reached 15.306 tons. Shipments in December were 10.555 tons. Of the89 words
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278 1940-02-08 24 IN a weekly report on the rubber market, issued on Feb. 6, Stanton Nelson and Co. Ltd. write: A steady undertone has done little to relieve the dull conditions which have existed in the rubber market during the last week. Some buying278 words
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Article55 1940-02-08 24 STOCKS of tin-ore mines in Malaya on Jan. 1 totalled 3.779 tons, equivalent to 2.853 tons of tin metal assuming an assay value of 75.5 per cent The maximum stocks permitted by the in f ernational agreement are 21 91C ton 0 of are equivalent55 words
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Article375 1940-02-08 24 London, Feb. 6. AN the Stock Exchange to-day, heavy inv dustrlals were strong and active on reports of a new rearmaments drive. Giltedged eased and Home rails declined after an early advance. A late demand for Kaffirs caused improvements in prices.—Reuter. The following are to-day’s closing middle375 words
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Article99 1940-02-08 24 DURING the week ending Jan. 27. 1940. exports of canned pineapples from Malayan ports amounted to 15,750 cases, of which: 14 567 (92 per cent.) cases were to the United Kingdom. Nil per cent.) cases to the Continent of Europe. Nil per cent.» cases to Canada,99 words
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58 1940-02-08 24 Date Spot Feb -Mur Apr.-June July-Sept. Oct -Dee London Feb 1 37’ i 37% 35«*, 34% 34% 11 2 37', 37', 35% 34% 34% 11% 3 37', 37', 35% 34% 34% 11% 5 37' 37 36 35 34'.. 6 37« s 37% 35% 34% 34% 11%58 words
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Article1426 1940-02-08 2 THK view that Government was placing unnecessary restrictions on the import trade of the Colony and that trade was suffering in consequence was expressed by Mr. Jules Martin, chairman, at a special meeting of the Penang Chamber of1,426 words
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Article104 1940-02-08 2 MALAYA’S favourable trade balance jumped from $22,144,000 in 1938 to $122,052,000 last year. Official figures issued this morning show that December exports were valued at $76,295,000 bringing the total for the year to $750,194,000, compared with $581,554,000 in 1938. Imports in December were valued at $61,383,000104 words
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Article142 1940-02-08 2 THE following particulars of tin mining operations refer to January:— Hours Yardage Piculs ore Hong Fatt 3.105 Kinta Kellas 628 144,400 869 Ampat Tin 1745 441.000 1.372 Southern Kinta 4115 1.136,000 5.701 Kamunting Tin 3275 913,000 4,318 Tongkah Harbour 1806 451,000 2,006 Anglo-Siamese Tin 1267 214.000 710142 words
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66 1940-02-08 2 AT the end of 1939 only two countries participating in the International Tin Control Scheme had succeeded in producing and exporting their full quota. Netherlands Indies had exceeded the permissible exportable quantity by 1,721 tons and Nigeria bv 2,507 tons. Malaya had66 words
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Article53 1940-02-08 2 FOREIGN imports of tin-ore into the Straits Settlements in January totalled 4.521 tons, ol which 2.172 tons came lrom Thailand; 1,579 tons from Netherlands Indies: 550 tons from Burma: 141 tons from French Indochina; 70 tons from Kenya; nine tons from Union of South Africa and one53 words
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144 1940-02-08 2 rIE Singapore Chamber 0 f Cov Rubber Association held its 14V, rce 1 tion on Jan. 31 when there was ’catniJ Uc 1.783.367 lb.. 796.15 tons; offered S° d lb.. 745.23 tons: sold 1.290.351 lb tors ‘•'•a <6.1)5 SPOT London New York 3 J144 words
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Article86 1940-02-08 2 THE tollowing crops of rubber were harvested by the respective estates in January:— lb. Ayer Molek 26.294 Pukit Katil 36.589 Duff Development 339.814 Kempas 306 000 Broome 254 000 Penang Rubber *****0 Sabrang Rubber 120.000 Straits Rubber 317.300 Rubana Rubber 136 000 Bagan Serai Rubber 108 00086 words
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Article78 1940-02-08 2 OCEAN shipments of rubber from all Malayan ports in January totalled 56.214 tons, compared with 41,568 tons in December, and with 43.332 tons in January last year. Of last month’s shipments, 37.805 tons were despatched from Singapore; 12.304 tons from Penang; 5,782 from Malacca. The January shipments78 words
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Article53 1940-02-08 2 DOMESTIC exports of tin and tin-j-> ore based on an assay value ol T5 5 per cent, during January are estimated to have totalled 5,600 tons, according to the Tin Controller. This estimate does not take into consideration December ore which was actually exported in January, under53 words
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Article88 1940-02-08 2 (From Our Own Correspondent) London, Feb. 5. The following are to-day’s “bid quotatxfor Fixed Trusts:— s. d. British Empire "A” British Empire “B” British Empire Cumulative Ft British Empire C’prehensive British General “A” British General “B” British General “C” N d Gold Producers First y- q N j88 words
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Article1101 1940-02-08 3 mining Buyers Sellers 4- mt 6/- 6/6Cd 5 ‘a Ma*iy 37/- 89/-cd n weJ? 0.80 088 r stiangor I>M 1,80 5 *^^Maiay-:::::::: Ji/Jxd 30 5 rSx Tin I:*> 1*34 L l Kong Tin 2J/9 5 id: Hydraulic V 3 7/»*d 2£ S ti'i Tin 2 j,l" Tin1,101 words
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Article88 1940-02-08 3 (From Our Own Correspondent) London, Feb. 6. WORLD tin stocks at Jan. 31 were 34,837 tons, a decrease of 2,868 tons and visible supplies 24,798 tons, a decrease of 222 tons, according to estimates furnished by A. Strauss and Co. Ltd. Carry-overs: Straits. 4,998 tons, a88 words
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503 1940-02-08 3 IN a weekly report on the rubber market, issued at noon on Feb. 1, Stanton Nelson and Co., Ltd., write On the surface there is nothing of sufficient political or economic importance to account for the erratic movements of the rubber market during503 words
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Article122 1940-02-08 3 Singapore. Feb. 7, noon. Buyer* Seller» Oamblei f 7JO Hamburg Cube 114 00 Java Cube 12.00 Peppe» White Muntok $14.00 White $14.00 Black 8.25 Copra Mixed $3.40 Bun Dried $3.80 Sago flout Ho 1 Lingga $5.05 Fair $5.50 Sarawak $6.25 Je to tong Palembang $14.00 Banja $14.00122 words
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Article70 1940-02-08 3 TRAFFIC receipts of the Singapore Traction Co. Ltd. continue to rise and last month they reached $229,000, or $27,000 more than they were in January 1939. The total receipts in the first four monthg of the company’s current financial year are $895,000, or $71,000 more than70 words
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Article41 1940-02-08 3 *T*HE official price of tin in Singapore on Feb. 1 was $122.50 per picul of 133 l/3rd lb. on Feb. 2 $122; on Feb. 3 $121.50; on Feb. 5 $121.25; on Feb. 6 $121; on Feb. 7 $121.50.41 words
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129 1940-02-08 3 IN a weekly report on the rubber market Issued on ifeb. 1, Lewis and Peat (Singapore) Ltd. write Prices continued to fall last week but the rate of decline was rather overdone, and the past two days .have shown some improvement. At the129 words
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177 1940-02-08 3 FRASER COMPANY LIST OF CURRENT DIVIDENDS Singapore. Feb. 6. 5 p.m. Books Total for Company Dividend Close Date Ex Dlv financial year TIN Payable Date to date Austral Amai id. ——8% Austral Malay 9d. and 113 bonus ,0 Kamponp Kamuntlng 3d and 'ionus Feb 6 Feb 16 Feb 7 174%177 words