The Straits Budget, 18 April 1940
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Title Section28 1940-04-18 1 The Straits Budget BEING THE WEEKLY ISSUE OF THE STRAITS TIMES [ESTABLISHED NEARLY A CENTURY. 1 No. 4288. SINGAPORE, THURSDAY, APRIL 18, 1940. Price 25 cts., (S.S. CurrencJTwM28 words
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Article, Illustration1075 1940-04-18 1 Singapore, Wednesday. yHE Officer Administering the Government, Mr. S, W. Jones, and the heads of the Defence Services in Singapore were among those who said farewell to the Governor Sir Shenton Thomas and Lady Thomas when /they left by air this morning for leave in Britain.—Straits Times picture. - 1,075 words
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Article, Illustration56 1940-04-18 1 A gathering of Indians and Chinese was present at the Indian Youth League premises on Sunday evening, when Mrs. S. C. Goho < left) unveiled an impressive life-size portrait of Mahatma Gandhi, done in charcoal by a local Indian artist Mr. M. G. Bhaskar. Mr Yap Fheng.—Straits Time? picture. - 56 words
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Article1125 1940-04-18 1 who launched it. —Straits Times, Apr. 11. There is no longer any talk of tWs bore war." Things are movwith a vengeance, and even the ]df t hopes that might have been w yesterday have been exceeded. eU t j ie position this morning is f h aswho launched it.—Straits Times, Apr. 11. - 1,125 words
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Article1158 1940-04-18 1 m&nd will bear watching !—Straits Times, Apr. 12. In times like the present, telephones in a newspaper office are a very mixed blessing Since the beginning of the naval and air operations oft the Scandinavian coasts, the Straits Times has been asked the same question so often that anm&nd will bear watching !—Straits Times, Apr. 12. - 1,158 words
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Article982 1940-04-18 2 hopeless after all —Straits Times, Apr. 13. Nazi propagandists are very fond of citing the figures relating to unemployment in Great Britain as evidence of the failure of the Democratic system. The slogan With us there are more offers of work than applications is plugged over thehopeless after all !—Straits Times, Apr. 13. - 982 words
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Article1144 1940-04-18 2 Times, In the course of an interview published in the Malay Mail some days ago, the Hon. Mr. E. D. Shearn raised a point of considerable importance in regard to the attitude of the banks to the proposal to float a war loan inTimes, - 1,144 words
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Article1160 1940-04-18 3 Straits Times, Apr. 16. Evidence of Allied intention to fight out the Scandinavian venture to the bitter end is provided by the very terse communique issued in London last night—“ British forces have now landed at several points in Norway.” Abundant evidence of Allied ability toStraits Times, Apr. 16. - 1,160 words
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Article957 1940-04-18 3 .—Straits Times, Apr. 17. Recent figures relating to colonial trade establish several points that ere of particular interest in the light of current controversies concerning the economic results of being—or not being—a Colonial Power. For example, examination of the destination of exports from this country, the Gold.—Straits Times, Apr. 17. - 957 words
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Article119 1940-04-18 4 AS a result of requests from readers, the Straits Bud«et is this week returning to the former practice of publishing a full summary of cable news in each issue. When it was suggested that, owing to the growing popularity of radio news in outstations, the119 words
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86 1940-04-18 4 Mr. SIH SHOU-HENG. the Chinese Consul at Calcutta, is to be the new Chinese Consul at Kuala Lumpur in place of Mr. Sze Zau Tsung. who has been summoned to return to China by the Chineie Foreign Office. The new Consul is expected to86 words
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DOMESTIC OCCURRENCES
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Article56 1940-04-18 4 OUNNING. —On April 15. 1940 at Singapore to Joan, wife of Mr. J. T. H. Gunning, The Manchester Regt., a son. SENS.—At Singapore on April 16 to Ray, wife of A. J. A, Sens, a son. TENNANT —On April 9th at the Maternity Hospital. Singapore, to Margot, wife of56 words
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Article73 1940-04-18 4 MILWARD —HUETT. —The engagement is announced between Flight Lieutenant Robert Milward, R.A.F. younger son of Mr. Mrs. F. E. Milward of Sherborne, Dorset, and Philippa Frances, daughter of Mr. Mrs. F. J. Huett. Malayan Customs Service, Singapore. HENG-WEE.—The engagement is announced of Mr. Heng Chin Loi, eldest son of73 words
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Article79 1940-04-18 4 STEOOALL—PATERSON. —fit Penang, on April 15. Frederick John, only son of Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Steggall, of Ipswich, Suffolk, England, to Cecilia Broomfield, second daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. Paterson, of "Oakley,” Chimside. Scotland. MORRISON—CORNWALL—On April 16. 1940 at the Singapore Presbyterian Church. Walter Alexander, younger son79 words
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312 1940-04-18 4 MR. ANTHONY BROOKE’S STATEMENT IN LONDON Recent Sarawak Events Succession To The Throne (From Our Own Correspondent) London, Apr. ir IV /JK. Anthony Brooke, the former Rajah Muda of Sarawal made his first public statement in London to-day since tl Rajah (Sir Charles Vyner Brooke) deprived him of hi s312 words
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Article313 1940-04-18 4 Leaders— Whose Nerves 1 Crippled 1 Conscripting The Blind 2 The Banks And A War Loan 2 Strike And Strike Again 3 More Nazi Nonsense 3 Financial Supplement— Financial and Commercial News to date, following page 22 Malayan General News— Trade Schools’ Work Impresses Expert 5 Governor’s Farewell Message313 words
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40 1940-04-18 4 T*o promote mutual help and benefit among women workers employed by building contractors, 100 Chinese women held a meeting and decided to form a Singapore Building Workers’ Association. A temporary committee of eleven was elected.40 words
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190 1940-04-18 4 SOME reductions in the cost 0 living allowances which ar being paid to Government labour? and certain subordinates were an nounced in the Straits Settleme Government Gazette this wees. It is thought that the reductions ar made primarily in consequence o general fall in190 words
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Article, Illustration1115 1940-04-18 5 •rRO'l what I have seen, I believe that the various i raf es in this country are capable of as much skill dexterity as can be found elsewhere, and that they ,n1,115 words
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592 1940-04-18 5 “I AM proud to feel that I have been asked to return to Mala*ya after my leave,” said the Governor, Sir Shenton Thomas, in the course of a farewell interview with the Malayan Press at Government House on Monday morning. “I have had a very592 words
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225 1940-04-18 5 (From Our Own Correspondent) Johore Bahru, Apr. 13. “OWING to the growth of the population and to an increasing recognition on the part of the inhabitants of villages and hamlets of the value of education for their children, the accommodation225 words
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195 1940-04-18 5 STRONGLY denouncing “the affluent majority who, posing as advisers to the Government dhd expert financiers only attempt to evade their own responsibilities and shift their burden on to the shoulders of the poor.” Mr. T. A. G. Pasha, president of the Singapore195 words
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Article, Illustration585 1940-04-18 6 “THE present year opened with good business, but as you all know there has been a turn for the worse. Times are uncertain and the European situation has lately taken585 words
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Article125 1940-04-18 6 A TRIBUTE to Lady Thomas, wife of the Governor, for her skill and speed in knitting was paid by Mrs. B. C. Roberts, wife of the Bishop of Singapore, at the meeting of the executive Committee of the Malaya Patriotic Fund at Government House125 words
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Article49 1940-04-18 6 (From Our Own Correspondent) Penang. Apr. 13. HPHE funeral of Sister St. Jerome, one of the most senior members of the Penang Convent, took place yesterday evening. She died at the General Hospital after an operation for appendicitis. Sister St. Jerome came here from Ipoh recently.49 words
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172 1940-04-18 6 gPECIAL “de-luxe” flve-cent poster stamps in aid of the Malaya Patriotic Fund may be printed with the new issue which should be on sale in Malaya shortly. At a meeting of the executive committee of the Malaya Patriotic Fund last week,172 words
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298 1940-04-18 6 LABOUR AND COLONIES Sir G. Maxwell On Mandate Pl an THINKING IN TERMS OF AFRICA CIR George Maxwell a f Chief Secretary to p u J jrr eminent and a close Go > Imperial problems, has malt"' tinent reply to Labour mhl** garding the futuie of cm 1 ritories. colonii298 words
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449 1940-04-18 6 MEWS was received in Singapore last week of the death of Terence Edward ("Tibby”) Wray, a senior Inspector of the Straits Settlements Police Force, which occurred at Melbourne, Australia, last Thursday. Inspector Wray was 43 years of age and had 14 years’ service449 words
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Article60 1940-04-18 6 THE funeral of Mr. Joseph Jacob de Rozario. an old member of the Singapore Eurasian community, took place at Bidadari Cemetery. He died at his residence in Moulmein Road last week at the age of 85 years. Mr. de Rozario was for over thirty years employed60 words
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157 1940-04-18 6 IN the Singapore fifth court last 1 week before Mr. L. C. Goh. W Ingold, European manager of the Goodwood Park Hotel, was charged with possessing the property of an enemy alien and failing to hand over this property, an offence under157 words
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Article68 1940-04-18 6 Kweiyang. Apr 11 THE Malaysian Comfort Mission. 1 consisting of 44 delegates ir Indo-China, Malaya, Siam. Pn’l'PP d Islands. Netherlands Indies Burma, arrived at Kweiyang r ‘.V. afternoon from Kunming. Ihe sion was given a warm reception. The members of the mission stay here for three68 words
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984 1940-04-18 7 KORK Singapore schoolgirls may be taught mothercraft I this v car and the Department of Education has officially reached the Child Welfare Society to see if it is Lhl<> for the society to984 words
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Article49 1940-04-18 7 “I HAVE nothing to say,” declared 1 Signor Gizcinto Auriti, retiring Italian Ambassador to Tokio, who is on his way back to Italy by the Conte Verde* which arrived in Singapore on Sunday. He has been Italian Ambassador to Tokio for the last seven years49 words
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Article, Illustration439 1940-04-18 7 TO undertake padi planting, more than 300 unemployed Malays from Penang and Province Wellesley have migrated to a 9,000-acre piece of land in the Sungei Manik Irrigation area, in Lower Perak, and are reported to be439 words
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149 1940-04-18 7 A RESOLUTION will be moved at the forthcoming meeting of the Legislative Council to offer £1,000,000 to the British Government to aid in the prosecution of the war, says a British Wireless message received in Singapore last week. No official announcement of the resolution has149 words
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209 1940-04-18 7 CHETTIARS TAMIL SCHOOL Improvements Are Being Planned A DETERMINED move is being made by the Chettiar community of Singapore to improve the standard of Tamil education in the city. The Chettiari- have been running for the last few years an English school in Orchard Road, but as there are many209 words
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Article, Illustration757 1940-04-18 8 CO-OPERATION BETWEEN POLICE AND PUBLIC Governor’s Tribute To Work Of Colony’s Force ALL SETTLEMENTS UNITS REPRESENTED AT REVIEW “IT is the duty of Ihe police to repress crime and to protect the public, hut it is also their duty to work unceasingly for that ideal co-operation between police and people.—Straits Times picture. - 757 words
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Article76 1940-04-18 8 A VETERAN of the last war, Captain A. G. Stevens, R.N R., a retired captain of the Nippon Maru and HongKong Maru, arrived here by the Hakone Maru last week en route for his home in Yokohama, Japan. Capt. Stevens was 11 years on the76 words
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63 1940-04-18 8 JHE Conte Verde, commanded by Captain Urgo Chinca, made a record run of 69% hours from Manila to Singapore, arriving here on Sunday. Her previous record was 79 houis. The Conte Verde’s new record is the fastest time for an Italian liner for this63 words
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161 1940-04-18 8 THE Straits Settlements G <,». 1 ment is acquiring a of land on the west coa t m gapore for the purpose of a 1? station, according to a notif, A? in the Government G." cfe °5161 words
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146 1940-04-18 8 JOHORE INTERNATION AL LIBRARY SUCCESSFUL From Our Own Correspondent» Jo’.iore Bahru. Apr 12 “W E have maintained the policy o I keeping to quality, and not quantity, and this W’e believe, is appreciated by all readers,” states Mr J W Moore, hon. secretary of the Johore International Library, in his146 words
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Article, Illustration373 1940-04-18 8 DRECISION and smartness were the keynotes of the review of the Straits Settlements Police last week at the Training Depot in Thomson Road. All three Settlements were represented in the parade of more than 550 men before the Governor, Sir Shenton Thomas, and every section373 words
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Article1881 1940-04-18 9 Lur brutalities of German rule in the African colonies beI fori the last war were described by Dr. V. W. W. S. Purr, j n t he course of his broadcast talk from the Singapore Lion1,881 words
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563 1940-04-18 9 'THE remarkable changes which inI habitants of a remote part of Sarawak have undergone in contact with civilization are quoted from a Sarawak Government official’s report, in the Pioneer Book, published by the Malayan agency of the British and Foreign Bible Society. The report563 words
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2107 1940-04-18 10 IF MALAYA WERE UNDER THE NAZIS M.C.S. Officer Broadcasts On “A Nightmare” ALL JUSTICE FREEDOM WOULD BE DESTROYED ‘U/OE betide Malaya if ever it were in the position of Poland and Czechoslovakia —under the Nazi heel,” exclaimed Dr. Victor Purcell, a Malayan Civil Service officer and author of several books,2,107 words
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315 1940-04-18 10 T. B. Children Learn Gardening Sewing Carpentry 'J'HE children of St. Andrew’s Orthopaedic Hospital grow most of the vegetables they need, plant pot flowers, rear poultry, and do weaving, sewing and a certain amount of light carpentry work. They are also taught reading, writing, English, arthmetic and even algebra to315 words
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475 1940-04-18 11 LTHOLGH Singapore is getting more and more “vege-table-minded and many private gardens may Ik? seen o s j n j, foodstuffs on a small scale, the city still relies475 words
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Article116 1940-04-18 11 ni Our Own Correspondent) Up t n t~* Malacca. Apr. 10. »U Rappoport Police Magistarlv ‘,n f \i !nr Harbour Master, leaves Th.’V vi to rcll eve Mr. H. Watson r > Singapore, who be'^fnVr Financ al Secretary. S.S.. Mr p •A- c Goode goes on leave. Vv116 words
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176 1940-04-18 11 (From Our Own Correspondent) London, Mar. 25. niCK Colven, a prominent Malayan jockey about ten years ago, won the second race of the opening meeting of the flat race season to-day when he rode .Stretto to victory at Hurst Park in the176 words
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52 1940-04-18 11 THE marriage took place last week at the Kuala Lumpur registry oi Miss Violet Marjorie Hill, daughter of Mr. T. Hill, Superintendent of the Singapore Harbour Board Fire Brigade, and of the late Mrs. T. Hill, to Mr. Victor Gordon Butt, of the Transport52 words
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Article, Illustration84 1940-04-18 11 The wedding took place last month of Miss Phyllis Male and Mr. James H. Todd, eldest son of the Rev. H. W Todd, M.C., Assistant ChaplainGeneral (Far East). Singapore, and Mrs. Todd, at St. James’ Church. Clerkenwell. The bride’s father, Mr H. S. Male,84 words
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308 1940-04-18 11 CONDITIONS prevailing in the Singapore internment camp for Germans were loudly praised by 15 former internees who arrived in Shanghai in the Conte Rosso recently, after being unconditionally released. Their first-class passages were paid for by the British Government and they were free to choose the308 words
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139 1940-04-18 11 IIOLDING a large lan and a thick walking cane in one hand, the Ven Tai Hsu, president of the Buddhist Association of China and Archbishop of the Buddhist Church ol the National Government of China, delivered a lecture on The Euddhist Eightfold Path and the Reformation139 words
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330 1940-04-18 11 FASTEST tap-dancer in the North of England. Tony Germaine—in private life. Mr. Richard Joseph William Littlefield—is now in Singapore. He is the son of a former Malayan rubber planter, who was well-known in the Klang Gvmkhana Club and who left for Britain before the outbreak330 words
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78 1940-04-18 11 THE Food Controller announces that new maximum prices lor the sale of Empire sugar have been fixed in the Federated Malay States Following the trend of prices in the Java market supplies of Empire sugar have also fallen in cost and this together with the78 words
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41 1940-04-18 11 From Our Own Correspondent) London. Apr 9. T*HE death has occurred in Ixmdon, at 1 the age of 76. of the Malayan pioneer and former Legal Adviser to the FMS Government. Mr Frederick Belfield.41 words
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1294 1940-04-18 12 A FIRST-HAND account of the activities of the Royal Air Force on the North-west Frontier of India in keeping law and order among the tribes was given by Flight-Lieut. John1,294 words
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291 1940-04-18 12 (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Apr in AT to-day’s meeting of the Kuala Lumpur Sanitary d Mr. H. S. Lee, unofficial member, drew the at/nt; an| the chairman, Mr. W. N. Gourlay, to Mr. E. D. Shearn?291 words
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Article63 1940-04-18 12 THE High Commissioner for the Malay States. Sir Shenton Thomas has sent the following message to the Sultan of Kedah whose Diamond Jubilee was celebrated last week. “I offer Your Highness my sincere congratulations on this, occasion of your Diamond Jubilee, and I pray that Your63 words
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259 1940-04-18 12 —Reuter and British Wireless. IN the House of Commons, the Minister for Economic Warfare. Mr. Ronald Cross, replying to Mr. Geoffrey Mander, said that steps were being taken as rapidly as possible to prevent exports from the Netherlands Indies, to—Reuter and British Wireless. - 259 words
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Advertisement34 1940-04-18 12 ADELPHI THE HOTEL IN TOWN SEA VIEW THE HOTEL ON THE SEASHORE BOTH HOTELS ENJOY AN ENVIABLE REPUTATION FOR FOOD SERVICE WE RESPECTFULLY SOLICIT THE FAVOUR OF YOUR PATRONAGE H. O. WASER, GENERAL MANAGER.34 words
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636 1940-04-18 13 Betty Carrick - By Betty Carrick aMO G other things, n\doli Hitler is response for the taking up of emereency office jobs by a number of married women in Malaga. Frequently this has meant a upk-ome return to work which interrupted by marriage, n( j many an636 words
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Article494 1940-04-18 13 IX July I wrote an article based on practical experience on how to be a success as a vegetable gardener and gave various hints on growing some common vegetables. At the time I said cabbages were very uncertain in my experience. Since then 1 have made494 words
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41 1940-04-18 13 WE sowed the seeds in a welldrainr’d box in ordinary rich soil composed partly of old cattle manure Beds were prepared about two feet wide and a foot high slightly depressed along the middle. The41 words
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245 1940-04-18 13 (From Our Own Correspondent) Seremban, Apr. 18. DEFORE Mr. J. A. A. Faith, the Seremban magistrate, the preliminary inquiry began in the case in which, D. J. White, formerly a European Gaoler in the F.M.S. Prisons Department, stands charged with bigamously245 words
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Article38 1940-04-18 13 /CONSEQUENT upon political developments the mail and money order services to Denmark. Esthonia, Finland. Greenland. Latvia, Lithuania. Norway and Sweden have been temporarily suspended. Telegrams for these countries are also subject to indefinite delay.38 words
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278 1940-04-18 13 JAVA PAPER NEUTRALITY Shooting Down Of R.A.F. Bomber DUTCH ACTION CONDEMNED THE shooting down of a British bomber by Dutch fighters over Holland a few days ago is condemned by the Sourabaya Handelsblad in a strongly worded leading article entitled “Neutrals in the Trap." “When German warplanes bombard innocent Dutch278 words
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Article, Illustration149 1940-04-18 13 WE experimented with cuttings and found them highly successful. It is done like this. There may be other ways of course. Instead of pulling up the cabbage when ready for eating merely cut oil leaving as much stump as possible behind. Keep on watering it149 words
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776 1940-04-18 14 MOVED by Capt. N. M. Hushim and seconded by the M Mentri Besar of .Johore, Ungku Abdul Aziz, a gift ot £(>0,000 for remittance to Britain was approved at a meeting of the776 words
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Article131 1940-04-18 14 A LETTER from M. Da la die r. former French Premier, thanking Malaya, was read by the Governor, Sir Shenton Thomas, at the meeting of the Malaya Patriotic Fund at Government House last week. M. Daladier said The French Amaassrdor in London notified me of the generous131 words
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Article60 1940-04-18 14 •From Our Own Correspondent» Johorc Bahru, Apr. 11. INCHE Hashim bin Maridan, of the Johore State Police, was married to Inche Khadijah binti Mohamed Yunos, to-day. Inche Hashim, who is an Assistant Commissioner of Police, is the O C P D Johorc Bahru. The bride's father is60 words
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333 1940-04-18 14 MALAYA spent nearly $2,000,000 on survey work I year; the demand from the Malayan public for ni of European war zones reached a level during tf latter part of the year, and map sales and service S333 words
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244 1940-04-18 14 MEW ships with familiar names will soon be calling at Singapore to carry on the round-the-world servic of the American President Lines. They are und?r construction at Newport News, Virginia. The U S Maritime Commission has already confirmed the names selected for these244 words
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Article201 1940-04-18 14 THE question of what constituted A “minor” and “major'* repairs to an attap house was discussed at the Singapore Rural Board meeting last week, when certain bylaws for the regulation of attap houses were under consideration Dr W. L. Blakemore, Rural Health Officer, said201 words
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167 1940-04-18 14 UNLESS you grow vegetables v>c shall lose the w’ar” was hoj a Singapore Rural Board signboard, urging rural residents to grow own vegetables, was translated m lO Tamil. Referring to this “mistranslation o. a slogan he had coined, Dr. J ScharfT, Chief Health167 words
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Planting Topics
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1517 1940-04-18 15 By Our Planting Correspondent -hc main topic in planting r 11K 1( from one end of the 1 ~t to the other during the n,n h u months has not been cmne tax or1,517 words
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326 1940-04-18 15 rr °m Our Own Correspondent) M d London, Apr. 4. O. t. Faulkner, formerly F\i Q lector of Agriculture, S.S. and appears to be very happy in XfJl?*! Post as Principal of the cuih,' ia L Colle ge of Tropical AgriCu ltur e Trinidad. thf326 words
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126 1940-04-18 15 (From Our Own Correspondent) Johore Bahru, Apr. 12. MORE than 2,800 Malay girls atAfl tended vernacular schools in Johore last year, according to the report of the Superintendent of Education: This number shows an increase of 26 per126 words
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177 1940-04-18 15 SINGAPORE rural roads should be named after persons who had done some public service in the city, it was suggested at the meeting of the Singapore Rural Board last week. The Board decided to refuse the application of a Chinese who wanted a road to177 words
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Article117 1940-04-18 15 I>OG ETHER with a dozen small islands oft Pusir Panjang. Pulau Bukom Kechil, Pulau Sudong and Pulau Blakan Mati are to come under the control ot the Singapore Rural Board At a Board meeting last week, the Rural Health Officer, Dr. W. L. Blaxemore, explained117 words
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Article67 1940-04-18 15 INFALLIBILITY THE Municipal Commissioners are supposed to do no wrong.” said Dr. W. L. Blakemore, F)iral Health Officer, at the Singapore Rural Board r ,i< i ting Mr. C Reuben, an unofficial member and also a Commissioner: I definitely disagree with you. Dr. Blakemore was suggesting that, because of the67 words
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730 1940-04-18 16 U/OMEN officers pf the Salvation Army, Singapore, spent many hours in the streets interviewing girls who made their living by prostitution, declared Lieut.-Col. H. A. Lord, head of730 words
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Article39 1940-04-18 16 (From Our Own Correspondent! Johore Bahru, Apr. 12. INCHE Sulaiman bin Dato Abdul Rahman, barrister-at-law, has been appointed as a magistrate at Johore Bahru. Inche Sulaiman is a bachelor of arts of Cambridge University.39 words
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568 1940-04-18 16 “A RIGHT understanding of the sex instinct and its physical basis is a matter of the most fundamental importance to us, because not only our health and happiness, but our usefulness as critizens, depend to such a large extent on a right understanding568 words
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543 1940-04-18 16 “THE gallant members of the Services on the sea the land and in the air are called upon to tJ* the brunt of the danger and difficulties which m beset our nation, and those Service men543 words
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222 1940-04-18 16 AN appeal to the incoming committee and the Indian community in general to help fulfil as early as possible the Mission's programme for a residential home for poor Indian boys was made by Swami Bhaswarananda. presiding at the annual222 words
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69 1940-04-18 16 (From Our Own Correspondent Malacca. Apr. IMOHAMED Hassan bin Peary 35-year-old chief clerk in t partment of Statistics with 1 2 a Government service, was I oUll Ml rine state of collapse outside the be Office this morning, after. 0 f lieved having swallowed a69 words
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2313 1940-04-18 17 I London, Apr. 12. Irrjiis strategical and political blunder of Hitler I I resulted in the German navy being criplied/ 'fi ileclared Mr. Winstow Churchill, First Lord of the l; riir .’jtv. in the House of Commons last night, when,2,313 words
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Article, Illustration71 1940-04-18 17 Although the Germans reachea Oslo before it teas possible for the Norwegians to organize the defence of the city the invaders were chagrined to find that the Norwegian Government had already left the city with the gold reserves of the Bank of Norway and71 words
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Article, Illustration588 1940-04-18 18 Roirer. 'THE new minefield, the laying ol A which was announced to-day by the Admiralty, covers an area which practically cuts the North Sea in two and blocks the Skagerrak and Kattegat. Its western limit runs from outside (>t Dutch territorial waters, north-west– Roirer. - 588 words
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Article, Illustration58 1940-04-18 18 For their part in killing six Germans and capturing another ol a German patrol, Capt. J. H. Hudson (left) and Fusilier J. Worsley (right) of the Lancashire Fusiliers, iverc decorated with the Croix de Guerre by the French. Picture shows Capt. Hudson receiving congratulations58 words
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249 1940-04-18 18 —British Wireless. •pHE possibility that the Germans may follow up their Scandinavian adventure “at any moment” with an attempt to smash through Holland and Belgium was mentioned in a broadcast speech by Mr. L. S. Amery, Conservative M.F. for Sparkbrook. Mr. Amery said—British Wireless. - 249 words
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Article71 1940-04-18 18 Reuter. IT is learned that the Governor of the Faroe Islands has welcomed the action taken by Great Britain to assure the safety of the inhabitants. Asked whether Danes would be regarded as Icelanders for the duration of the war owing to the constitutional link betweenReuter. - 71 words
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Article68 1940-04-18 18 Reuter. London, Apr. 12. THE Swedish tanker Sveaborg, 9 000 tons, was sunk off the Scottish coast to-day when she was torpedoed by a German U-boat. The Sveaborg, one of the largest Swedish oil tankers, was homeward bound from America carrying petrol for Sweden.Reuter. - 68 words
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Article66 1940-04-18 18 —Reuter. r I'HE Board of Trade announces an 4 order prohibiting export except under licence of all goods from the United Kingdom to Denmark. Estonia, Finland, Latvia, Lithuania. Norway. Sweden and Russian ports on the Baltic and Arctic coasts. The ban has been imposed, it is—Reuter. - 66 words
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Article34 1940-04-18 18 —Reuter. London Apr. 12. CIR lan Fraser (National Conservative>, chairman of St. Dunstan’s, was returned unopposed at the Lonsdale <Lancashlr by-election caused by the succession of Lord Balniel to his father’s title.—Reuter.—Reuter. - 34 words
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Article64 1940-04-18 18 THE Danish Minister for Defence leYealed on Apr. 12 that when the German invasion began Danish troops at first had orders to resist. It was not until an hour and a naif later that it was decided that resistance should cease. In the fighting 12 Danes64 words
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47 1940-04-18 18 Reuter. Stockholm. Apr. 13. AN official Norwegian communique fTr A ays that Major Hvosleff. Foreign Mmister in the “puppet” government a ;r ,ved here yesterday after lesigning his post. Later he was flown to the Norwegian military headquarters to join the army Reuter.Reuter. - 47 words
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84 1940-04-18 18 T’HL Netherlands Government h r,U^ iah e< Bool S posing the lull list of German vi,l lions of Holland’s neutral;n 4 In an endeavour to main* impartiality a large part of book is taken up with coml jf cations between Holland and X‘84 words
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Article113 1940-04-18 18 —Reuter. Stockholm, Apr. 13. THE Stockholm radio broadcasts a Norwegian communique stating that the German battleship Gneisenau (26.000 tons» was sunk in Oslo Fjord The communique deals with the naval operations of the past few days and mentions the ports captured by the Germans. It says the Gneisenau—Reuter. - 113 words
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Article95 1940-04-18 18 —Reuter. Stockholm, Apr. 13. M. HANSSON, the Swedish Prime Minister, broadcasting last night, said that Sweden would refuse passage to any foreign troops. He declared Sweden was determined to observe the principle of strict neutrality and it was not in accordance with strict neutrality to allow any—Reuter. - 95 words
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Article150 1940-04-18 18 London. Apr. 13. THE London Gazette announces I awards to the officers and crew o the H.M.S. Cossack and H.M.S. Auro in connection with the rescue of*»' tish prisoners from the German n ship” Altmark in Josing F j®rd, 0 Norway, in the middle150 words
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Article834 1940-04-18 19 jj,; ~.x f the Admiralty communique on the “vigorous, and successfully conducted British naval opera- in Narvik Fjord on Saturday, when seven German o’s were sunk, is as follows cin P 'He attack upon German834 words
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Article44 1940-04-18 19 .—Reuter. The Columbia broadcasting system has intercepted a Swedish radio message saying that King Haakon of Norway has refused the German demand to recognize the Quisling puppet government. The broadcast said there is now no question of Norwegian-German negotiations.—Reuter..—Reuter. - 44 words
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146 1940-04-18 19 —Reuter Paris, Apr. 14. TWO big attacks occurred cn the Western Front yesterday. At dawn the Germans launched a well prepared onslaught with a whole company It was preceded by heavy artillery preparation, including large calibre mortars, and extended over—Reuter - 146 words
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79 1940-04-18 19 reinv ii t p •I*ll I ana, Apr. \2,. T HK estern l-ront might blaze up any day. said the War Ministry spokesman last night, giving a earning that “events in north Europe must not make us forget the front between the Moselle79 words
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66 1940-04-18 19 .—Reuter. Shanghai, Apr. 12. THE status quo is maintained as a result of the elections for the Shanghai Municipal Council, thus defeating the Japanese move to gain a controlling voice in International Settlement affairs. The five official British and two American candidates were returned.—Reuter. - 66 words
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Article83 1940-04-18 19 Roosevelt Nazi Aggression ’—Reuter. Washington, Apr 11. IN a statement condemning the invasion of Norway and Denmark President Roosevelt declared: “The Government of the United States, on the occasion of the recent invasions, strongly expresses disapprobation of such unlawful exercise of force. It here reiterates with undiminished emphasis its viewpoint’—Reuter. - 83 words
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53 1940-04-18 19 Reuter. Washington, Apr. 14. BRITAIN and France have received the U.S. War Department’s permission to place orders for the new model twin-engined Douglas attack bomber, which is believed to be able to approach 400 miles per hour and is the fastest of its typeReuter. - 53 words
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Article71 1940-04-18 19 Volunteers and cor|>cripts are streaming into Elverum where the Norwegians are expected to give battle. As in the Polish campaign, the Germans are trying to prevent Norwegian mobilization, by lightning attacks at various points. Hitherto these attacks have met with a certain amount of success.71 words
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50 1940-04-18 19 Reuter. Wasningion, /\pr. 14. THE United States Government is asking Britain, Germany and Norway to do their utmost to facilitate the return of three American ships, the Flying Fish and Charles MaeCormick at present in Bergen and the Mormacsea at present in Trondhelm.-Reuter. - 50 words
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127 1940-04-18 19 Stockholm, Apr. 12. IT is reported here that the Germans were ordered to secure the person of King Haakon of Norway at all costs but they failed. Meanwhile, according to a Norwegian communique, the mobilization of Norwegian troops is proceeding methodically throughout the country,127 words
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Article77 1940-04-18 19 —Reuter. Chungking, Apr. 15. CHINESE forces are launching attacks on Japanese positions on many fronts, chiefly in Kiangsi, Hunan, Shansi, Hupeh and Honan provinces, according to field dispatches. The Chinese claim to have occupied several towns near Nanchang, in Kiangsi. In northern Hunan, the Chinese—Reuter. - 77 words
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Article59 1940-04-18 19 “WHEN THE BRITISH TAKE HOLD London, Apr. 13. MR. Neville Chamberlain, in a message to the annual meeting yesterday of the Birmingham Unionist Association, said regarding the war we are in good heart and spirit and assured of victory even though we have to wait for it. for when the59 words
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60 1940-04-18 19 Gothenburg 'Sweden), Apr. 12. THE appearance of unidentified planes, which were later found to be Swedish, caused four air raid alarms to be sounded here oetween five and six o’clock this morning. These aroused considerable alarm throughout the city and about 3,000 young60 words
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Article44 1940-04-18 19 Reuter Washington, Apr 12. President Roosevelt to-day signed a bill extending the reciprocal trade treaty programme for three years. The President described the programme as a “powerful instrument for promoting our national will-being and strengthening the foundations of stable peace.” Reuter.Reuter - 44 words
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694 1940-04-18 20 British Submarine The Admiral Scheer FURTHER SUCCESSES IN THE WAR IN THE NORTH SEA .—Reuter and British Wireless. London, Apr. 15. Admiralty announce that the German pocket- battleship Admiral Scheer was successfully attacked by the submarine Spearfish on Thursday last. It is probable that the Scheer was struck by more.—Reuter and British Wireless. - 694 words
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Article88 1940-04-18 20 .—Reuter. London. Apr. 11. THE Stockholm newspaper Alton- bladet states that, despite the Soviet decision to remain neutral, big Russian troop concentrations are reported in North Russia. The Russian Arctic fleet is reported to have steam up. According to the French wireless, Mme. Kolontai, the.—Reuter. - 88 words
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35 1940-04-18 20 —Reuter Amsterdam, Apr. 12 MORE than 170 members of m the British, French and Polish diplomatic missions in Denmark are expected to reach Holland early on Sunday morning —Reuter—Reuter - 35 words
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Article51 1940-04-18 20 Reuter Ottawa, Apr. 13. THERE is a surplus of bacon in 1 Canada and officials say the Dominion is able to supply Britain with more than enough to make up for what was previously Imported from Denmark Canada is also likely to export to Britain more butter, eggs and AshReuter - 51 words
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253 1940-04-18 20 i “THE French nation shares the British feelings of admiration i and gratitude for the Royal Navy, i which has just added a page of glory to its records and inflicted on the enemy a wound which will never heal.” says M. Reynaud,253 words
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114 1940-04-18 20 .—Reuter. I_ London, Apr. 12. T is learned in authoritative circles to-day that when the destroyer Hardy ran ashore at Narvik some of the crew went ashore as though “starting a little military expedition on their own.” It is stated that.—Reuter. - 114 words
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Article101 1940-04-18 20 Reuter. London, Apr. 12. IJOW the Commander of the 1 1 destroyer Ghurka stuck to his post as his ship was sinking was described to-day by one of the survivors, who said that the commander was forced to leave by two ratings, who seized himReuter. - 101 words
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263 1940-04-18 20 London hr iWITHIN a few hou s P brilliant action v' k the Allied forces round have dealt yet another blow German invaders bv lavinv minefield, this time on the threshold of Germany's Baltic pore The new minefield bottiPs 14 entire Baltic263 words
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Article86 1940-04-18 20 Paris. Apr. 15 WHEN a German patrol of 50 troops entered a village in No-Man’s-Land they provided a reward for 20 Algerian sharpshooters who had lain out in the fields waiting for the marauders for flw successive nights, writes Reuters special correspondent with the French forces. A86 words
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Article126 1940-04-18 20 ITALY “OPPORTUNE MOMENT” Rome. Apr. “THE war which has fallen upon 1 Norway might fall upon but if the bugles sound wt be the ones to sound them. 0 dared Signor Ansaldo. director Count Ciano’s newspaper Telegr n a broadcast to the armed to ;o-day. nt “Italy is preparing for126 words
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637 1940-04-18 21 Reuter. London, Apr. 16. ‘DRITISH forces have now landed at several points in D Norway.” Thus states a joint Admiralty and War nffi communique issued in London last night. 1 This brief communiqueReuter. - 637 words
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Article51 1940-04-18 21 —Reuter. London, Apr. 16. THE German-controlled Oslo radio announces that the Quisling puppet government set up by the Germans has resigned. The administration of Germanoccupied regions in Norway will be taken over by an “administrative committee” headed by Christensen, chief of the Oslo Municipal Council, it is.—Reuter. - 51 words
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Article138 1940-04-18 21 .—Reuter London, Apr. 15. BY the British occupation of Narvik, the Nazis are deprived of about cne-quarter of their total ore supplies but their loss is even greater than this according to a prominent iron and steel expert, who told Reuter that since the war.—Reuter - 138 words
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198 1940-04-18 21 .—British Wireless! London, Apr. 15. IN speculation on the motives inspiring Germany’s invasion of Denmark and Norway stress has been laid in some quarters on what were stated to be augmented stores of petrol in Denmark. as well as Danish food supplies. Authorities.—British Wireless! - 198 words
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101 1940-04-18 21 —Reuter. New York, Apr. 15. THE New York Times, commenting on Hitler's gift to the Allies of the Norwegian and Danish merchant fleets, says the gift represents more than the total of Allied merchant shipping tonnage sunk by submarines since the start—Reuter. - 101 words
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Article113 1940-04-18 21 .—Reuter. London, Apr. 15. SHIPPING circles estimate that Germany, most of whose merchant fleet have been immobilized in home and neutral ports since the beginning of the war has now lost more than half the tonnage of which Great Britain, with her ships always at.—Reuter. - 113 words
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Article122 1940-04-18 21 Reuter. The Hague, Apr. 9. WELL-INFORMED Dutch officials today contradicted reports published in the Rome newspaper Popolo di Roma claiming that if Holland becomes involved in war she plans to place her rich Netherlands Indies under the “protection” of a great power whichReuter. - 122 words
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93 1940-04-18 21 —Reuter New York, Apr. 15. THE Macka.v radio station reports interception of radio distress signals from the British steamer Craig. 3.683 tons. The signals said, “Submarine coming close.” and gave the ships position about 800 miles north-east of New York An hour later a—Reuter - 93 words
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Article43 1940-04-18 21 .—Reuter. ECONOMIC negotiation/} between Germany and Belgium have reached a satisfactory conclusion, according to well-informed cli cles In Brussels, reports Reuter. All major questions are said to have been settled, and the majority of German delegates have returned to Berlin.—Reuter..—Reuter. - 43 words
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Article, Illustration115 1940-04-18 21 Stockholm, Apr- 16. QFFICIAL Swedish circles declare that the country is now prepared for all eventualities. What is described as “a state of preparedness” against aerial attack has been proclaimed in certain parts of southern and western Sweden. It came into115 words
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Article84 1940-04-18 21 —Reuter. According to the Berlin correspon dent of tne Stockholm newspaper Tidningen, Germany has stopped Swedes from leaving for Sweden. Only those in possession of diplomatic passports, he says, are allowed to proceed. According to a Brussels telegram to Paris, following a meeting of the Belgian—Reuter. - 84 words
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95 1940-04-18 21 Brussels, Apr. 16 THE Belgian Press generally features in glowing headlines the British naval successes off Norway. Though many tributes are paid to the participants ot the Narvik action, the commentators seem even more impressed bv the British mine-laying along the German Baltic95 words
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Article43 1940-04-18 21 ,—Reuter. Stockholm, Apr. 16 According to the Aftonbludet. the Swedish military authorities at the iron ore centre of Hiruna report that seven Germans, comprising four men of the navy and three merchant seamen arrived there yesterday from Narvik.—Reuter.,—Reuter. - 43 words
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Article45 1940-04-18 21 BritLsh Wireless. AN Istanbul message states that the Turkish Government has decided to entrust the general electrification of the country to British firms. A contract for construction of the first central electricity station at Chatalaghzi in the coal-bearing basin of Heraclea. has been signed.—British Wireless., BritLsh Wireless. - 45 words
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934 1940-04-18 22 CELANGOR’S two state cricket teams did well in their week-end games at Malacca and Kuala Lumpur* winning the away match with Malacca and drawing with Negri Sembilan on the home padang. Malacca were beaten by live934 words
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98 1940-04-18 22 'THE results of the sailing races, held 1 by the Singapore Yacht Club on Sunday, are as follows The Somerville Bowl for “A” class yachts was won by A. Tarabocchia’s 4 Biondina, with V. C. Bath’s K/6 Kathleen 111, second. The Cup was won by98 words
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Article109 1940-04-18 22 SATURDAY'S race results at Bukit Timah in brief are i Race 1. NEW MOON 534 and $ll Resistance $2O. Lav Off $9 Race 2. JULY THE SEVENTH *47 and $l2 Klaricum $l5. Echo $9 Race 3. PAT BURKE $32 Ac SIL Nightshade $l3 Glitter $l2 Race109 words
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341 1940-04-18 22 (From Our Own Correspondent) Segamat, Apr. 14. A VALUABLE innings of 74 not out by Anderson enabled the S.C.C. to score a win over the Genuang C.C. by three wickets at Genuang to-day. There was an exciting finish, the winning341 words
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Article250 1940-04-18 22 International Football Rugger WARTIME restrictlons b kep t f h p f' 11 to half the ground’s <-«n, Wales beat England one-mi P hen Both sides missed perfect and concerted play was lacking 20 minutes England were in strongly, then Wales rallied stinging shot was flsted over ih“ G bv250 words
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346 1940-04-18 22 (From Our Own CorrespondentJohore Bahru. Apr. 13 THIRTEEN goals were scored in the football match played at the Trade School ground to-day between the Johore Prisons and the Saudarata XI of Singapore in aid of the Malay Sailors (R.N.V.R.) fund. The thirteenth goal,346 words
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Miscellaneous65 1940-04-18 22 THE BIG SWEEP (1) PYMBLE ***** (2) HARFLEUR ***** (3) ST. CHARLES ***** STARTERS WINCHCLIFF ***** MURRAY COURT ***** HAPPY SAL ***** MALLANUIT ***** SOHO ***** MADAM ***** EMPRESS ***** KISSING CUP ***** NEOL ***** Total Pool: $54,060. First prize $19,461. Second prize $9,730. Third prize $4,864. Starters $540. DOUBLE65 words
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Article, Illustration481 1940-04-18 23 (From Our Own Corresponded*) London, Mar. 21. 1\ N t ro ops are now stationed in a garrison camp in the vYth of Britain. All Mohammedans from different parts /j lj a have been recruited on481 words
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138 1940-04-18 23 rITp unknown Chinese film actress lontr v,, ,rr ived in Singapore from ddv t, nu ov the Conte Verde on Mon--I'ju with her director Mr. Sh‘ 111 play l^e leading roles in >y Sh J urcs be m ade in138 words
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305 1940-04-18 23 IWIALAYA is on the list of countries which Germany desires to have and Is one of the first countries she has her eyes on,” said Capt. N. M. Hashim, Malay unofficial member of the Legislative Council, addressing the boys of his old school,305 words
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Article, Illustration463 1940-04-18 23 TO promote the sale of British cotton and rayon textiles and 1 investigate possible ways and means of extending such exports, the British Cotton Board is sending Mr. K. Shaw on a tour of Malaya. Mr. Shaw has463 words
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318 1940-04-18 23 (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Apr. 12. SIXTY-THREE qualified agriculturists to-day left the School of Agriculture, Serdang, having received their diplomas and certificates at the hands of Mr. Hugh Fraser, the Federal Secretary, when the school term closed with the annual distribution of prizes.318 words
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122 1940-04-18 23 A SUGGESTION that Malayan Buddhist temples and associations should become affiliated to a central body to be known as The Malayan Federation of Buddhists was made by the Ven. Tai Hsu, the noted Chinese Buddhist, who is now on a visit in Singapore. He was speaking122 words
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457 1940-04-18 24 .—British Wireless. REPORTS available of the naval encounters in Norwegian waters now make it possible to form a fair estimate of what proportion of the German fleet, as.—British Wireless. - 457 words
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Article116 1940-04-18 24 (From Our Own Correspondent) Penang, Apr. 15. A TAMIL named Vallayan, who was charged with having committed mischief by causing fire in the Municipal forest reserve at Waterfall Gardens on Jan. 19 was sentenced at the Assizes to-day to IS months’ rigorous imprisonment. It116 words
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59 1940-04-18 24 THE death occurred in Vancouver, Canada, on Saturday of Mr. J. Parke, of the F.M.S. Police. Mr. Parke, who Joined the Police in 1913 after some years with the Royal Irish Constabulary, was spending his leave in Canada with his wife and one59 words
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Article89 1940-04-18 24 (From Our Own Correspondent) Ipoh, Apr. 15. A 26-YEAR-OLD Malay padigrower is alleged to have run amok early on Saturday morning, at Mannong, a village 15 miles from Kuala Kangsar. It is alleged that the man proceeded to attack all who came within his reach.89 words
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250 1940-04-18 24 AMONG the war charities sharing the latest remittance Home from the Malaya Patriotic Fund of £60,000 announced last week, and making a total thus far of £165,000, is the Shipwrecked Marir| rs' Society, which receives £lO,OOO. This follows a previous donation to250 words
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Article43 1940-04-18 24 THE Inspector-General of Police. Mr 1 A. H. Dickinson and Mrs. Dickinson and a large number of S.S. Police officers, inspectors and their wives attended the dance given by the Volunteer Police Reserve at the Adelphi Hotel on Saturday evening.43 words
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Article, Illustration96 1940-04-18 24 Two Muar Malay women came to Government House with woollen pullovers and scarves whic/i have been made by Muar Malan and Chinese women for the Malaya Patriotic Fund for despatch to men -u the fighting services. From left: Inchc Katijah. wife of Inche Mat Assistant Commissioner.—Straits Times picture - 96 words
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495 1940-04-18 24 IWEARLY 5,500,000 people lived in Malaya at the end ofl last year, of whom the Chinese numbered nearly two an! a half million, forming the highest total of any race in thl country. 1 More Chinese, Europeans and Eurasians lived in Singal pore,495 words
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221 1940-04-18 24 (From Our Own Correspondent.) London, Apr. 15. A SUGGESTION—which some Malayans may deplore—that whisky produced in the United Kingdom should be taxed before export overseas is made by Mr. John E. Parry, of Mincing Lane, in a letter to The Times. Mr.221 words
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Article, Illustration1373 1940-04-18 25 K. p. Kashava Menon - Bv K. p. Kashava Menon T!!F c. K. Andrews —‘Christ’s 1 iViihl'ul Apostle’—as he was it Calcutta recently and ‘‘■•rh 'him passed away a devoted u ,.,.,„i f India and a great servant „1' humanity.1,373 words
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198 1940-04-18 25 J. I. DAWSON, a director of Guthrie and Co., Ltd., was unanimously chosen at a general meeting of electors of the Singapore Chamber of Commerce last week to represent the Chambers, of which he is chairman, on the Legislative Council. There198 words
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138 1940-04-18 25 T'HE 8.8. C. has Just published the first issue of a new Journal In Arabic. Tt is called the Arabic Listener and the first issue contains messages of greeting from the Prime Minister, the Egyptian Ambassador in London, the Charges d’AfTaires of the Iraqi138 words
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367 1940-04-18 25 (From Our Own Correspondent) Penang, Apr. 14. THAT Malays in Malaya should unite, depend less on others and take their rightful places in this country, was the theme of speeches delivered to-day at the 13th anniversary celebrations of the Penang Malay Association held at367 words
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599 1940-04-18 26 Reuter. Washington, Apr. 15. npHE co-operative peace of the Western Hemisphere was not created by wishing and will require more than words to maintain it. We have only asked the world to go with us in the path ofReuter. - 599 words
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50 1940-04-18 26 —Router. British naval losses since Monday last week in the North Sea operations are only lour destroyers, it was affirmed in authoritative quarters in London when questioned about the German claim that British losses were at least tour battleships, eight cruisers and 11 destroyers.- Router.—Router. - 50 words
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111 1940-04-18 26 ,—Reuter. Washington, Apr. 15. 4*l HOPE and think we are going to keep out of the war," Admiral Stark, chief of naval operations, told the Senate Naval Committee to-day when testifying on the proposed 51i0.000.000 Naval Expansion Kill. The admiral added that in the past,—Reuter. - 111 words
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322 1940-04-18 26 —Reuter. Rome, Apr. 16. DEPORTS are current that the first and second Italian naval squadrons started their Spring exercises yesterday. Official quarters stated last night that no information was available about the ships’ movements. Actually both the squadrons had been on partial’—Reuter. - 322 words
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Article122 1940-04-18 26 GERMAN “TOURISTS” FLOCK To YUGOSLAVIA BULGARIA Large Numbers On “Missions” With Suspicious Luggage —Reuter London, Apr. 15 SEVERAL thousand Germans are now in (Yugoslavia), according to The Times’ «Belgrade conpondent, who says that more German “tourists” arriving daily. Seven hundred Germans have documentwhich show them to be attached to official—Reuter - 122 words
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231 1940-04-18 26 .—Reuter. London, Apr. 16. German air bom--1 bardment of British towns is heintjr hinted at by Nazi officials in Berlin, reports Renter from Ams- terdam. The excuse for it would be the bombing of Bergen by the British air icrce.—Reuter. - 231 words
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Article72 1940-04-18 26 London Apr. 16. THE Air Ministry announces that reconnaissance of the Norwegian coast continued throughout yesterday. Despite unfavourable weather conditions, Stavanger aerodrome has again been bombed Several sections of R.A.F. aircraft were engaged all of which returned safely. It is learned that at least two German seaplanes72 words
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Article64 1940-04-18 26 .—Reuter. R Chungking, Apr. 15. ELIABLE foreign sources forecast an early settlement of the Tientsin silver question, though Chinese and British official quarters have not issued statements. Interest is centred on whether Japan will lift the blockade of the British and French concessions at Tientsin following a.—Reuter. - 64 words
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175 1940-04-18 26 —Reuter. AN Admiralty communique issued I yesterday revealed the great I part British submarine.- played in the naval successes of the past week. Altogether 14 transports and other ships were torpedoed. Ten of them were definitely sunk. It is clear that—Reuter. - 175 words
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72 1940-04-18 26 Reuter. Hong Kong. Apr. 15 IT is learned that the Danish East Asiatic Company’s s.s. Panama which left Manila yesterday, is arru ing in Hong Kong to-morrow, rnis i taken as an indication that otner Danish vessels in Far Eastern water... which areReuter. - 72 words
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Article89 1940-04-18 26 .—Reuter. Geneva, Apr. h>SENSATIONAL utterances h > Hitler to Dr. Karl former League Commissionei Danzig, are a feature «1 1 e Burckhardt’s report to the I which has just been published 1 On Aug. 14 last, says the JT pi ie Hitler told Burckhardt that.—Reuter. - 89 words
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814 1940-04-18 1 a i' the annual meeting of Utan A simpan Rubber Co., Ltd., at Kuala Lumpur, on Saturday, the chairman. Mr. D H. Hampshire, .^aid: The protit tor the year amounted to $33 504 compared with $6,732 for the previous year. The increased profit earned814 words
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Article121 1940-04-18 1 THE payment of a final dividend oi 7% per cent, for the year ended Jan. 31, will be recommended by the directors of the Changkat Serdang Estates, Ltd., at the annual meeting in Singapore today. The profit for the year, subject to directors’ fees, was $40,723,121 words
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Article109 1940-04-18 1 (From Our Own Correspondent) London, Apr. 16. The following are to-day’s “bid” quotations for Fixed Trusts:— British Empire “A” 17 British Empire “B" 8 9 British Empire Cumulative 14 0 British Empire C'prehensive 14 Oxd British General “A" 19 1% British General “B’ 1 14 6 British General109 words
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58 1940-04-18 1 bate Spot Apr. Apr.-June May-June July-Sept. Oct.-Dec. London 12 36 36% 36 35% 34% 34% 11 3/16 35% 36 35% 35% 34% 34% 11 15 35 35% 35% 34% 34% 34% 11 IB 35% 357* 35% 35% 34% 34 17 3o 36 35% 35% 34% 3458 words
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372 1940-04-18 1 CTANTON NELSON and Co., Ltd., in a review of the rubber market published on Apr. 11, write: Until the recent tragic events in Denmark and Norway the markets continued dull, and it is evident that the rubber trade is becoming increasingly conscious of372 words
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Article138 1940-04-18 1 GUTHRIE and Co., Ltd., reviewing the rubber market for the week, write: In spite of the spread of hostilities in Europe, the price of the commodity in consuming markets has been more than maintained. Both London and New York have reported firm markets, and increased activity during th<*138 words
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Article367 1940-04-18 1 —Exchanee Tolrtrraph London, Apr. 16. QN the Stock Exchange, the main feature of to-day's quiet markets was a sharp advance of Cable and Wireless ordinary stock from £6l 10s to £63 5s on the announcement of a total distribution for the year of 4 per cent, compared—Exchanee Tolrtrraph - 367 words
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Article145 1940-04-18 1 r |'IIE Singapore Chamber or Commerce Rubber Association held its 1,4815 t. auction on Apr. 10 when there were catalogued, 1,789.766 lb. (799(0 tonsi. offered. 1,678.626 lb. (749.39 tons), sold. 1,317 879 lb (588.34 tons) Spot London H 1 I®^. New York cts PRICES REALIZED Ribbed Smoked145 words
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Article1836 1940-04-18 2 EXCEPTION to the action of the two principal smelting k concerns in Malaya in raising their terms “to a level considerably in excess of those to which they were willing previously to enter into long term1,836 words
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Article429 1940-04-18 2 A T the annual meeting of j P u 2i“ Lld but started up again i n W 93J following the announcement^? 1 creased quota releases. 1 0 During the close-down, the crew and labour force were m? |r on surface work. emplo M The Hu429 words
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Article509 1940-04-18 2 AT the annual meeting of Kundang Tin Dredging Ltd.. Mr Henggele: sa id: The dredge was out of commission from March to September on accounof restriction, but has worked contin ously since that date with exceiie k results Statistics are given in the report Jj the509 words
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1062 1940-04-18 3 mining Buyers Sellers Vai 4/9 5/9 Ampat 5 /fl e/3 Astral av 36/ Z1/m I Austral 21/- Ayer H 1 0.68 0.67 Ayer 21/- 22/Bangnn 1.50 i.&6co Batu S. .or 10/8 U/3 Burma1,062 words
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Article75 1940-04-18 3 TIN output for March Is reported as follows: Hours Yardage Piculs ore ‘Pahang Cons. 4,812 Ipoh Tin Lahat 434 102,200 311 Puchong 431 ***** 923 Sungei Klnta 634 174 200 724 Temoh 606 89.500 275 Ulu Klang 663 93 600 352 Slone Tin (F.M.8.), Ltd., reports75 words
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Article179 1940-04-18 3 IN a weekly review of the rubber market, issued on Apr. 11, Lewis and Peat write Interest has been centred this week more on the sensational events In Denmark and Norway than on the rubber mr.rket, and all news during the day that has come179 words
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Article120 1940-04-18 3 Singapore, April 17, noon. Buyers Sellers Gambler 7.80 Hamburg Cube 813.00 Java Cube $12.00 Pepper White Muntok $15.25 White $14.75 Black 8.26 Copra Mixed $3.10 Sup Dried $3.50 Sago Flour No I Lingga $6-20 Fair $6.05 $6.05 Sarawak $6.00 Jelotong Palembang $16.50 Banja $16.00 Sarawak $17.00 7120 words
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Article140 1940-04-18 3 A FINAL dividend for Bukit Kepong Rubber Estates. Ltd., of 5 per cent, making 8 per cent, for the year ended December last, will be recommended by the directors at the annual meeting at Kuala Lumpur on Apr. 23. After providing for depreciation,140 words
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Article88 1940-04-18 3 MARCH rubber harvests are reported as follows lb. Alor Oajah 13,200 Australasia 19,900 Ayer Panas 63,000 Buklt Kubu 8,500 Olenealy 40,000 Jalan Kebun 10,000 Kluang 44,800 Pajam 177,500 Port Swettenham 6,700 Tambalak 18,000 Teluk Anson 53,172 Ulu Benut 25,000 DufT Devel 227,501 Malaka Pinda 51,100 United Patanl88 words
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Article42 1940-04-18 3 THE official price of tin in Singapore on Apr 11 was $126 per picul of 133 l/3rd lb. on Apr. 12 $125.50; on Apr. 13 $123.76; on Apr. 15 $122.75; on Apr. 16 $124 on Apr. 17 $124.87»/ 242 words
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223 1940-04-18 3 FRASER COMPANY LIST OF CURRENT DIVIDENDS Singapore, Apr. 16, 5 pm. Books Total f0T Company Dividend Close Date Ex Dlv financial year XiN Payable Date to date Batu Selangor 7%% Apr. 24 Apr. 30 Apr. 26 12 U *S Chenderiang 5% Int. less tax Apr 18 Apr. 15 Klang Rivers223 words
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