The Straits Budget, 25 April 1940
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Title Section29 1940-04-25 1 The Straits Budget BEING THE WEEKLY ISSUE OP THE STRAITS TIMES ESTABLISHED NEARLY A CENTURY.] No. 428». SINGAPORE, THURSDAY, APRIL 25, 1940. Trice 25 cts., (S.S. Currency) or 7,29 words
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Article1016 1940-04-25 1 Singapore, Wednesday. call has been made as yet upon the man-powei or the Straits Settlements. If it is wanted it will be forthcoming at a moment’s notice. Meanwhile, we put our shoulder to the wheel of Imperial war finance,” said Mr. F. D. Bhseker. Senior Unofficial1,016 words
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Article, Illustration24 1940-04-25 1 Mrs. Choo Teck Guan giving away the prizes at the annual prize-giving of the Anglo-Chinese School. Cairnhill Road, last week.24 words
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Article, Illustration35 1940-04-25 1 Si?l V Vcfiacko and Mr i&Jt Wf r !i X ff *<*. Mr. Gurdlal Sinpft. Mr. v. v. LnacKo and Mr. Hong Pecck Hock.— Straits Times picture. Straits Times picture.Straits Times picture. - 35 words
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Article843 1940-04-25 1 Straits Times, Apr. 18. u exercise of that right ol \.;nch is anathema in mtries, the people of Britain have offered vigoV’crfiicwn of the conduct oi ra! 0I the ministries and special which have been treated since the outbreak of war. M jnisti y of Supply, theStraits Times, Apr. 18. - 843 words
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Article249 1940-04-25 1 Great Britain—Straits Times, Apr. 18. There have been very few complaints regarding the control of imports to Malaya, but that star' of affairs is likely to undergo marked change if the local mercantile community proves to oe correct in its interpretation of a recent announcement by the ControllerGreat Britain—Straits Times, Apr. 18. - 249 words
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Article1178 1940-04-25 1 —Straits Times, Apr. 19. Letters on the subject of income tax have become sporadic since the indication at the meeting of the Federal Council that tk~ proposal had been dropped for the time being. There is, however, ample evidence of quiet propaganda work being carried on in»—Straits Times, Apr. 19. - 1,178 words
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Article1015 1940-04-25 2 prosperity.”—Straits Times, Apr. 20. In a recent book on his country, the eminent Belgian scholar, Professor Emile Cammaerts, spoke of Belgium as The Keystone of Europe and that description is merited for the country may still play a profound part in deciding the issue of theprosperity.”—Straits Times, Apr. 20. - 1,015 words
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Article998 1940-04-25 2 L organizations.— blraits Times, Apr. 22. For the duration of the war, the demand for rubber and tin is bound to be such as to keep the producing industries well out of range of real hardship. That, we suggest, is an extremely conservative view of the prospects. ThereL organizations.— blraits Times, Apr. 22. . - 998 words
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Article1137 1940-04-25 3 Straits Times, Apr. 23. though there has been no offikr,‘, annnuncemen t of the fact, it fe V <he joint committee as .set up to inquire into the ill0 Of.* special wartime taxation ‘clUser! t i ((r ,J the imposing n me tax it also believed vtrStraits Times, Apr. 23. - 1,137 words
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Article1153 1940-04-25 3 Britain and France.—Straits Times, Apr. 24. There has been a great deal of hot air circulating during the past week as to whether Italy or Japan will oe the first to join in the war on the side of Germany. Attention has been diverted from speculation as toBritain and France.—Straits Times, Apr. 24. - 1,153 words
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55 1940-04-25 4 SELANGOR rice merchants are among the latest to agree to Sunday holidays for their employees. A meeting held in Kuala Lumpur of the Selangor Rice Merchants’ Association decided to introduce weekly holidays for their employees as from May 5. Rice merchants, fruit merchants and grocers55 words
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DOMESTIC OCCURRENCES
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Article73 1940-04-25 4 WILSON.—On April 22, 1940 at Singapore General Hospital to Ursula, wife of Robert Wilson, a daughter. McARTHUR.—On April 20, 1940 at Bungsar Hospital, Kuala Lumpur, to Ruth, wife of C. R. McArthur, twin daughters. McARA.—At the General Hospital. Malacca, on 23rd April to Wally McAra, wife of F. J.73 words
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Article31 1940-04-25 4 The engagement is announced between Aubrey Woodford Walllch, only son of Mr and Mrs. E. H. Walllch of Restharrow Cranlelgh, Surrey, and Rosita Maude, widow of Geoffrey Charles Evan Baughan.31 words
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Article130 1940-04-25 4 HENLY—JOHNSTON. —The marriage of Robert Brian Henly and Nancy Anderson Johnston will take place at the Presbyterian Church, Stamford Road, Singapore at 4.30 p.m. on Saturday, May 4, 1940. Reception at 6 Peel Road. Friends are asked to accept this as the only intimation. SMALLWOOD—GORDON. —On April 4th at130 words
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Article64 1940-04-25 4 MR. TSEN ENJTHIAM and family thank all friends and relatives In Singapore, Miri and Labuan for their kindness and sympathy shown to them on their recent sad bereavement and also for the many letters of condolence and beautiful floral tributes and attendance at the funeral of the late Mrs.64 words
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Article, Illustration19 1940-04-25 4 One of the new Johore eight-cent stamps, which bears a striking new portrait of Sultan Ibrahim.19 words
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269 1940-04-25 4 APPLICANTS for relief under the Singapore and Penang Mercantile Marine Fund may in future be referred to the Salvation Army or the Chief Police Officer for inquiry. This is provided for by the Singapore and Penang Marine Funds (Amendment) Rules, 1940, which269 words
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Article99 1940-04-25 4 AMOTION by Major-Gen. L. V. Bond, General Officer Commanding, that Council approve the construction of groynes by the Government, through the War Department as agents of the Government, over a portion of the foreshore and seabed at Changi was passed in the Legislative Council. The portion of99 words
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Article355 1940-04-25 4 Leaders— The Home Front Clearing the Air i “The Keystone Of Eurono i “New Uses” 2 The Council Meeting 2 Hot Air Financial Supplement Financial and Commercial News to date, following page 7,8 Malayan General News— 25 S.S. Shoulder To Wheei r>t War Finance Prepared To Support Income t355 words
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Article180 1940-04-25 4 IN response to the appeal made b.» the Bishop of Singapore for lunw urgently needed by St. Andr Mission Hospital and the Orthopa Hospital at Siglap to carry on i work of helping the needy, the Hc’sp Week Committee has received m support and the180 words
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Obituary77 1940-04-25 4 DEATHS WILSON.—At Manchester on April 18, R. J. Wilson of Sungei Nibong Estate. Teluk Anson. Cable received by Dr. Nadarajah T. T. S.H. Singapore that Dr. K. Kanagarayer, formerly of the Institute for Medical Re* search. Kuala Lumpur, passed away at his residence in Ceylon. DE SILVA.—Mrs. Caroline de Silva77 words
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1009 1940-04-25 5 S.S. SHOULDER TO WHEEL OF WAR FINANCE Council Approves Gift Of £1.000,000 To Britain SIGNIFICANCE GOES FAR BEYOND FINANCIAL VALUE” I I I E call has been made as yet upon the man-power of L the Straits Settlements. If it is wanted it will be ,i «.mine at a moment’s1,009 words
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Article99 1940-04-25 5 THE death took place at No. 6 Karikal Lane. Singapore on Saturday of Valerie Joyce, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. M. S. Cornelius of Singapore, at the age of 7 years. She had been ailing for some time and passed away peacefully from broncho-pneumonia. The99 words
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Article36 1940-04-25 5 (From Our Own Correspondent) Penang. Apr. 22. A PENANG Flying Club plane crashed yesterday while landing. The plane was piloted by one of the club’s recently qualified “A” licence pilots, who escaped injury.36 words
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834 1940-04-25 5 I AM in favour of direct taxation and I am prepared to 1 support income tax should the Government see tit to introduce it,” declared Mr. C. da Silva, the Eurasian member, speaking in the Legislative Council on Monday, when834 words
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353 1940-04-25 5 (From Our Own Correspondent) Johore Bahru, Apr. 21. ‘"THE outstanding feature of the year was the new planting authorized to the extent of five per cent, of planted areas, as a result of which Johore added over 50,000 acres to the353 words
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Article, Illustration1242 1940-04-25 6 iwe here arc just as willing to lend to defend as our brothers at home,” said Mr- F. I). Bisseker, the senior Unofficial member, in the Legislative Council1,242 words
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Article64 1940-04-25 6 •"FHE following have passed the re- cent Home Nursing examinations at the Y.W.C.A., Singapore Mesdames A. B. Jordan, R. E. Holttum. E. Strandberg, M. Anolt, C. Shaw, Lim Han Ho, Loh Poon Lip, P. Scharenguival. K. Budd, M. Redrup, G. Martinus. C. Sheffield, Goh Scon Ho, A Scott64 words
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219 1940-04-25 6 $10,000 GIFT BY JAPANESE Contribution T o Patriotic Fund TRIBUTE TO BRITISH PROTECTION DONATION of $lO,OOO as a gesture of appreciation" made on Monday by a Japan/' company owning a rubber estate Johore to the Johorc Branch oi th* Malaya Patriotic fund, a trib J to British protection accompanies the219 words
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710 1940-04-25 6 “THIS further gift of £1,000,000 to- wards the cost of Imperial Defence is not only a tangible expression of the loyalty of the people of this Colony, put it is also a conformation of our determination to do all in our power to710 words
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525 1940-04-25 7 ruF Singapore Municipality has taken the lead in an ttciiipt to discourage a practice which is widespread a r commercial houses, private businesses and Government ffices— the sending of petitions to individual members525 words
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54 1940-04-25 7 SIR Sn i n 1 K,mas has made a r rr,v annni lOO t 0 the Salvation ;J :io hari h f Lu ppe al. The sum of J r f Straits <S»M aised by last Friday. Ration ho. ft em ents (Singapore) s54 words
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Article, Illustration49 1940-04-25 7 Sultan Regent The Regent of Johore, the Tunku Mahkota, and the Sultan of Pahang photographed at the Singapore Airport slipway on Apr. 17, just after they had said goodbye to the Governor, Sir Shenton Thomas and Lady Thomas, who left on home leave. —Straits home leave. —Straits Times picture.home leave.—Straits Times picture. - 49 words
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227 1940-04-25 7 Central News. THE members ol the Malaysian 1 Comfort Mission in Chungking were received on Saturday afternoon by the War Minister. General Ho Ying-chin, and the Vice-Pre-sident of the Executive Yuan. Dr. H. H. Kung. They spent the evening in discussing foreign affairsCentral News. - 227 words
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Article62 1940-04-25 7 .—Central News. Shiukwan, Apr. 20. TWO Chinese residents in Kuala Lumpur, Messrs, Cheung Yok-choy and Liu Wing-kee, who recently donated $lOO.OOO apiece for war relief in Kwangtung Province, have now jointly raised $2,000.000 for sponsoring large-scale land reclamation projects in Kwangtung. Mr. Chan Kum-seng, another overseas.—Central News. - 62 words
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Article32 1940-04-25 7 In connection with the scheme for broadcasting information, $2,300 is required for the purchase and installation of six radio receiving sets and other associated apparatus, says the Straits Settlements Finance Committee report.32 words
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385 1940-04-25 7 T'O support its statement that Malaya's imports of vegetables are "extremely high” and that if everyone owning a garden would devote only a small section of it to vegetable growing “our dependence on imported fresh vegetables would be very considerably reduced,” the385 words
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237 1940-04-25 7 WELCOME FOR THE GIFT London Colony’s Generosity VINDICATION OF BRITISH POLICY 11* rum Our Own Correspondent.) frm 4 1-ondon, Apl. 21. JliE resolution oiFering a further Ifift ol £1,000,000 from the Straits Settlements to the British Government for war purposes has aroused warm gratitude in London. A typical comment is237 words
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206 1940-04-25 7 (From Our Own Correspondent) Ipoh, Apr. 21. progress has been made in Government’s efforts to colonize the 5,000 acres of land, off Degong Road, near Teluk Anson, for the purpose of padi cultivation. The scheme is to colonize this206 words
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Article91 1940-04-25 7 From our Own Correspondent» Muir Apr. 21 d'*ath occured after a short illness of Mr. Fabian Arthur Monteiro, a well-known resident yesterday at Muar at the age of 66. Mr MenLeiro leaves behind 13 children among whom are S. A Monteiro, R. A. Monteiro, teachers in91 words
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Article27 1940-04-25 7 UP to the end of March the Kelantan branch of the Malaya Patriotic Fund hao remitted to the Central Fund the handsome amount of $20,000.27 words
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Article3841 1940-04-25 8 Effect Of Existing Methods And A New Scheme Wo have now received permission to publish in tuil a memorandum on a method of taxation to which public reference was first made in a letter published in the correspondence columns ot the Straits Times on March3,841 words
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Article, Illustration59 1940-04-25 9 jfr. G. N. (“Geno”) Oehlers 'wyer and hockey player, son of j ir. and Mrs. G. R. Oehlers. of Singapore, and his bride, formerly Uliss Daphne Eleanor Pye, daughter of Mrs. Pye and the late Mr. J. H. P:e. of Penang, after their wedding at St. Paul’s Church,--Straits Times picture. - 59 words
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200 1940-04-25 9 "THE transport expenses of Volunteers during this extension training season on account of the present emergency have greatly exceeded all previous expectations,” says the Finance Committee in voting $750 to the Straits Settlements Volunteer Force for expenses t° r extra training. The additional provision is200 words
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88 1940-04-25 9 GIFT OF LAND HOUSE TO PENANG ASSOCIATION 11 L'ur Own Correspondent.» AOENERnriQ Penang, Apr. 17. a sum 21tt 01 land house and Chinos. Slif 01 m °uey to the Straits to j n u. -r tls h Association is referred Printer] n report which will be {Dr 22 at.u e88 words
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245 1940-04-25 9 STATUS QUO IN THE PACIFIC Two Stabilizing Factors SINGAPORE BASE U.S. NAVY .—Reuter. T*HE Sunday Times’ diplomatic correspondent says that in informed circles in London it is felt that there is no need to lear the status quo in the Pacific being disturbed. This is supported by authoritative Dutch opinion,.—Reuter. - 245 words
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Article63 1940-04-25 9 .—Reuter. Washington, Apr. 21. TTHE Japanese Ambassador, Mr. 1 Horinouehi. yesterday explained to Mr. Cordell Hull, US. Secretary of State, Japan’s attitude toward possible developments In the Netherlands Indies. Mr. Horinouehi, on leaving, stated that the Japanese and the United States Governments were virtually In.—Reuter. - 63 words
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146 1940-04-25 9 rE steady growth in the membership of the Singapore Branch of the Automobile Association of Malaya is shown In the 1939 report of the branch. At the end of the year the membership was 3.241. Previous figures were: 1934 795, 1935 1,184, 1936 1,743, 1937146 words
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Article70 1940-04-25 9 A MOST notable development in the American Press is the sudden prominence of the Netherlands Indies, says Reuter. The Baltimore Sun. recalling the Fast Indies exports of rubber, tin and oil, to America, says that in view of the requirements of national defence, the I’nited States70 words
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289 1940-04-25 10 (From Our Own ('or respondent) Ivondon, Apr. 17. CPECIMENS of 105 big eases of portable laboratory sets, which will be purchased in Ixmdon with the £5.000 donated by the289 words
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300 1940-04-25 10 THE re-organization of the Straits Settlements Police Headquarters staff is referred to in the report of the Finance Committee tabled in the Legislative Council on Monday. Under the new scheme the InspectorGeneral of Police, Mr. A. H. Dickinson, requires that the300 words
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Article60 1940-04-25 10 AAR. R. V. S. Sundram, well-known Colony and State cricketer, was married last week in Singapore to Miss N. Paramaswari. The bride is the daughter of Mrs. Nagalingatm and the late Dr S Nagalingam. former vice-president of the Ceylon Tamils’ Association. The bridegroom is the son of60 words
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Article123 1940-04-25 10 TWO survivors of the Sirdhana disas- ter, Miss Mary Camp and Mr. Charles Vance, members of Nicola’s company of magicians left Singapore last week for America. Both Miss Camp, who is going to college, and Mr. Vance have been staying in Singapore since the sinking123 words
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Article150 1940-04-25 10 (From Our Own Correspondent) Johore Bahru, Apr. 17. AT the annual general meeting of the International Library to-day it was decided to increase the monthly subscription from 50 cents to 55 cents in view of the increase in postage and cost of stationery. The following were elected150 words
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Article, Illustration48 1940-04-25 10 Mr. N. A. Worley Solicitor-General. who is acting as Attorney-General in the absence of Mr. C. G. Howell, who has left for England on five and a half months' leave. Mr. T. D. Wallace, Assistant Legal Adviser F.M.S., is acting as SolicitorGeneral.—Straits Times picture. —Straits Times picture..—Straits Times picture. - 48 words
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350 1940-04-25 10 THE death rate of 17.5 to 1,000 was 1 the lowest crude death rate yet established, the next lowest being 18.5 in 1932, writes Dr. W. Young, Registrar-General of Births and Deaths, F.M.S.. in his report for 1939. Infantile deaths were350 words
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Article28 1940-04-25 10 Rilß. JOHN CRAIG, chairman and managing director of Colvilles Ltd has been elected president of the Iron and Steel Institute for the next two years.28 words
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325 1940-04-25 10 REMARKING that there evidence before him of S" negligent driving on the 0 the driver of the car. the s-1 0 pore Coroner. Mr. w m ,',.n R?a last week exonerated Cam-bi *"5 B. de Courcy-Wheeler, of325 words
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151 1940-04-25 10 (From Our Own Correspondent) Malacca, Apr. 18 LJARON bin Baba, a 20-year-ol( Malay lorry cleaner, attache! to the Health Department, wai ordered to execute a bond to be of good behaviour for a period of six months in one surety151 words
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Article73 1940-04-25 10 MR. R. E. Turnbull, of the Mm3 Civil Service, who has be* JJ. pointed to succeed Mr. William ston as Colonial Secretary in Honduras, has meanwhile b< v pointed Controller of in change. Malaya. He has been "j 1 e the Exchange Control Olflce time, having previously73 words
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477 1940-04-25 11 M A N WITH REVOLVER IN TAILOR’S SHOP Police Officer Tells Court Of Joo Chiat Incident CHINESE SENT TO PRISON FOR SIX MONTHS |()()kEI) round and saw the accused crouching behind I th(l s lo p counter. 1 saw him drawing a revolver out I the uaist an( rousers an477 words
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Article127 1940-04-25 11 MK I’KTKR P’CHIENT, of Negri Sembilan. has offered to lend to the Imperial Government the sum of SIOO.OOO without interest f or the duration of the war. The public-spirited offer has Bfpii gratefully accepted, states an •fhcial communique. Mr. TChient is one of the oldest127 words
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214 1940-04-25 11 EX- SERGEANT DESTITUTE Wants To Join Up Again J AM destitute, I have made several attempts tc obtain eminent but I have failed. I wish treturn to England and rejoin the my.” This statement was made to Mr. H. in the Singapore third court week by William Weir, a 26-year-7214 words
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Article61 1940-04-25 11 m a a m V-/ a A. Am a. A kJ k Alli have been elected >«roi r,*, Jrers of the Indian Chamchairnr!i! !1 Vi (,(l Sin gapore, for 1940 tairm-n an 1 K Jumabhoy;deputy r^surf r W Hassaram; hon. *ry. Mr'p Abbasbhoy; hon. secrers B. Shah; committee61 words
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Article125 1940-04-25 11 THE funeral of Aircraftman Alfred Charles Lerigo. who died in the General Hospital after an accident while inflating a tyre at a Singapore aerodrome was held last Thursday afternoon with lull Service honours. Aircraftman Lerigo was 23 years of age. The funeral, bearer and mourning parties125 words
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Article, Illustration89 1940-04-25 11 INURING the rain which fell in **Singapore last Wednesday afternoon a sqtuali £wdt through the garden of Mr. W. H. Macgregor's house in Gallop Road and unrooted some half-dozen big trees ranging in height from SO to 90 feet, and a dozen smaller ones. The path89 words
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Article, Illustration678 1940-04-25 11 pLOWING tributes to the life and ideals of the late Rev. C. F. Andrews were paid at an open air public meeting held last week under the auspices of the Singapore Indian Association at the Balestier Road ground. A large number of.—Straits Times picture. - 678 words
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677 1940-04-25 12 DRITISH ship’s officers brought to Singapore last week D the realities of war and evidence of the brutal methods adopted by the Nazis in the conduct of warfare677 words
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185 1940-04-25 12 THE Bishop of Malacca, the Rt. Rev. Adrian Devals. has brought to Malaya a famous Order of nuns, the Good Shepherd Order, to establish homes for women in his diocese. Five Irish sisters have come from Ceylon and have settled in a bungalow off185 words
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Article45 1940-04-25 12 (From Our Own Correspondent) Bangkok, Apr. 17. THE Judicial Commission has been asked to draw up legislation rationing liquid fuel. At present dealers are only receiving 50 per cent, of ordinary supplies ami a shortage of tanker tonnage is said to he responsible.45 words
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Article, Illustration114 1940-04-25 12 Singapore Traffic Branch o) 1 the Police has started a system whereby the total road-deaths and injuries every week are compiled. These figures are displayed in the Traffic Branch office on a large board in English and Chinese characters The figures given on the board in114 words
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157 1940-04-25 12 THE Committee of the European Association of Malaya i unanimously against the principle of an income tax as permanent part of the fiscal system of Malaya. At a meeting a letter from member to the honorary secretar; dated Mar. 28, enclosing a memor andum. was157 words
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Article132 1940-04-25 12 JUDGMENT in the civil action 3 brought by a company director, Harry Elphick, who is claiming damages from Leslie Henry Round for injuries received in a motoring accident. was reserved by the Chief Justice, Sir Percy McElwaine, last week. Round is counter-claiming for the cost of132 words
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370 1940-04-25 12 I J. FERNANDO, 38-year-old Sinhalese, former cashier of the Goodwood Park Hotel, who was tried in the Singapore district court on a charge of making a false report to the police that a Chinese assaulted him and stole cash and cheques in the370 words
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117 1940-04-25 12 AT a dinner held at the Urn Jack Club last week. 52 rating were the guests of Rear-Aam < and Mrs. T. B. Drew. v Rear-Admiral and Mrs. been raising funds with the ob > entertaining the ratings by pr them117 words
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Article61 1940-04-25 12 (From Our Own Correspond^' 1111 Penang Apr THE death occurred at the a Hospital this morning > aC ka E. Mackay, wife of Mr.D d of the Eastern Smelting t-o- prn !n Mr. Mackay is a weU-known n of the European community year Mackay was organizer61 words
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377 1940-04-25 13 LE AGUE HEALTH NEWS SERVICE CARRIES ON Singapore Playing Full Part In Spite Of War INFORMATION ABOUT DISEASE BY MAIL, CABLE RADIO i()\V the league of Nations Epidemiological Bureau j I Singapore was instrumental in ensuring the connation in wartime of vital information by mail, cable in ra( ji 0377 words
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Article, Illustration48 1940-04-25 13 .V/ Jules Brevie, the former Governor-General of French IndoChina, uho, it ivas recently reported, was planning to return to Saigon shortly. According to VOpinion <Saigon) it is now authoritatively denied in Paris that M. Brevie will return. The present Governor-General of French IndoChina is General Catroux.48 words
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226 1940-04-25 13 HADING Aircraftman Richard Plas- tp r. o! the R.A.F. Seletar, was week exonerated by the acting n?a j*)re Coroner. Mr. W. MacQuarrie, a inquiry into the death kJ, a Panese, K. Hirao, who was ed down by a car driven by226 words
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504 1940-04-25 13 roni A French Correspondent) THE war in Europe, far from disrupting colonial ties, has instead, served to draw even tighter the bonds of the french Colonial Empire. In spite of the troublous times, the work in the overseas possessions504 words
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159 1940-04-25 13 TWO aircraft owned by Wearnes’ J Air Services have been sold to an Australian company. The new owners of the planes are Carpenters* Airways, of Sydney. There is no question of either of these aircraft going to China. The two aircraft were bought159 words
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160 1940-04-25 13 SPEAKING at the fifth annual meeting of the Estate Asiatic Staffs’ Association, Johore. held at Kluang recently, Mr. S. Harper Ball, chairman of the Johore Planters’ Association, said that he considered the prospects of forming a central provident fund for estate Asiatic staffs considerably improved160 words
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Article238 1940-04-25 13 MR. ERNEST BROWN, son of Mrs. M. Brown ana the late Mr. E. B. Brown, of Singapore, was married to Miss Millicent Fernandez at the Cathedral of the Good Shepherd last week. The Rev. Father Maury took the service, and Mr. Mosbergen played the organ. Daughter of Mr.238 words
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Article87 1940-04-25 13 THE establishment of a factory in Singapo/e to produce medicine which is badly needed for Chinese soldiers at the front was one of the three aims he had before him, said Mr. Tan Kah Kee, chairman of the Singapore China Relief Fund, who is in87 words
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821 1940-04-25 14 Joan Russell - By Joan Russell SOME women are born good hostesses, some acquire the art by emulating those whom they admire, while others, alas, seem unable to cope with even the elementary rules. The first and most important aim of any hostess821 words
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239 1940-04-25 14 “T am fortunate to have made many friends among the Chinese in Malaya, and I am glad to help them in any way I can,” wrote Sir Shenton Thomas, the Governor, in a letter to the editor of the Nanyang Siang239 words
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Article, Illustration41 1940-04-25 14 Mr. S. W. Jones who will be Officer Administering the Government of the Straits Settlements and Hiah Commissioner for the Malay States during the absence on leave of Sir Shenton Thomas who left Singapore last week41 words
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236 1940-04-25 14 THE 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 last week for leave in236 words
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Article62 1940-04-25 14 WHILE Sir Shenton Thomas is on leave, extensive repairs and improvements of Government House win be undertaken. The Officer Administering the Government, Mr. S. W. Jones, wiil. therefore, continue to reside in the Secretary’6 House for the time Dei*, and the acting Colonial Secretary, m62 words
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Article63 1940-04-25 14 PASSENGERS aboard the Boisseyain which arrived here last week Bangkok included Major T °s p p Hafer. of the Coast Artillery orp the Philippines, and Captain Pulsifer, of the Adjutant-G Department of the Philippine-; are on leave en route to a Sourabaya, before returning to ita Also on63 words
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Advertisement34 1940-04-25 14 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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554 1940-04-25 15 T OKIO PRESS JAPAN’S ATTITUDE TO INDIES Tantamount To Insistence On Status Quo —Eastern News. Tokio, Apr. 17. «ii'CH prominence has been given by the Japanese Press to [if.. .|;,tcment of the Foreign Minister, Mr. Hachiro Arita, Ydint: Japan’s attitude in the event of the Netherlands c r r n—Eastern News. - 554 words
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499 1940-04-25 15 .—Eastern News. Tokio, Apr. 18. DEFERRING to an interview be--1 tween the Vice-Foreign Minister, Mr. Masayuki Tani, and the Netherlands Minister, M. J. C. Pabst, on Tuesday afternoon, the spokesman of the Foreign Office said yesterday that the interview had no connection.—Eastern News. - 499 words
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Article, Illustration26 1940-04-25 15 A scene in the first act of “Lady Precious Stream” produced by the Methodist Girls’ School in Wesley Church hall last week26 words
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367 1940-04-25 15 A SINGAPORE cabaret and Singa- pore sights are to form the setting of the first of a series of Malay talking pictures which Malaya’s first film studio is to produce in about a month’s time. Now under construction, the $20,000 studio367 words
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1279 1940-04-25 16 In the Straits Times of Jan. 6 there appeared a leading article headed Perang Sampai Sekarang.” It was written in that brand of Malay with which most Europeans are best acquainted. On March 28, The Times (London) gave extracts from that1,279 words
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Article, Illustration42 1940-04-25 16 Mr. and Mrs. J. A. S. Taylor after their wedding at St. Andrew’s Cnthp* last week. The bride teas formerly Miss Grace Chetland. The bndeawZ is a Prison Officer at H.M. Convict Prison, Changi.-Straits Times pictun —Straits Times picture—Straits Times picture - 42 words
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434 1940-04-25 16 (From Our Own Correspondent) Batavia, Apr. 13. DATA VIA shipping and business circles are still discussing reports that German freighters—which have taken refuge in Netherlands Indies ports for seven months and have recently shown signs of preparations to434 words
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223 1940-04-25 16 “AS Sinhalese and subjects of His Majesty the King, we condemn Hitler and his methods and pray to God that the Allies will win,” said Mr. G. E. Perera, putting a resolution condemning Hitlerism, before guests at the Sinhalese National Day celebration223 words
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Article30 1940-04-25 16 The Canadian Government Trade Commissioner and Mrs. J. L Mutter, who nave been absent in Java for the past month, returned to Singapore last week by the Op ten Noort.30 words
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2736 1940-04-25 17 (From Our Planting Correspondent) v 110 market reviews Pi'’* tint' > he ru,)ber Plantation 1 ,.„ntain so much interest- assembled facts as time to time published ,h,; (V.rlcs Hope and Son., Mincing •m- London. i„ n rubber2,736 words
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707 1940-04-25 18 CEPOY (Private) Matu Ram, 26-year-old member of the 4th/19th Hyderabad Regiment, murdered his guard commander, Havildar (Sergeant) Ramji Lai, by shooting him dead at Woodlands on the night of707 words
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Article, Illustration49 1940-04-25 18 7 am going for a holiday in Java but outside that 1 have nothing to say” said Sir Josiah Crosby British Minister to Thailand, who was one of the passengers who arrived in Singapore by the Boissevain last week. --StrcCits i last week. —Strdits Times picture.i last week. —Strdits Times picture. - 49 words
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116 1940-04-25 18 SONGSTERS’ SUCCESS 2,300,000 Collected For China IN a 15-month tour of 11 centres in Malaya, the Wuhan Songsters collected $2,300,000 in Straits currency for the China Relief Fund. Their record collection was made in Perak, where they spent 88 days and netted $750,000 They collected $450,000 during their 80-dav stay116 words
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468 1940-04-25 18 THE suggestion that small fire stations should be built 1 various strategic points in Singapore to minimise di in answering fire calls is made by Mr. A. Newberry s intendent of the Singapore File ‘Department, in hiV mi*468 words
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235 1940-04-25 18 “IT has come to the notice of the Court that the activities of the ‘General Labour Union’ are farreaching. As the sentences of two months’ rigorous imprisonment on other members of this society seems to have had no effect, I sentence you to235 words
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Article158 1940-04-25 18 (From Our Own Correspondent) Penang, Apr. 17. IN the presence of a big and representative gathering of prominent Indians, Swami Bhaswarananda of the Ramakrishna Mission, Singapore, declared open the new premises of the local Ramakrishna centre at 105), Chulia Street, yesterday evening Declaring tne Mission open,158 words
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Article66 1940-04-25 18 A CCORDINO to the Sin Chew Jlr Poh, the Chinese Government has warned overseas Chinese against crediting rumours regarding the Chinese currency. It is pointed out that the notes issued by the Central Bank of China, the Bank of China and the Bank of Communications are of equal66 words
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Article127 1940-04-25 18 A GAZETTE notification last states that “the GoV j^ n p en JW authorised the Singapore ana Chambers of Commerce to pa. J ic where this has not already f or and other necessary charges w 0 j the benefit of any enemy on v127 words
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826 1940-04-25 19 rrj{K Indian people abhor oppression, tyranny and irreli1 Hitlerism is the symbol of all that the Indian ‘ibhor, and both the Hindus and the Muslims, though 'i- Mvreeing among themselves over other matters, are in (1 'lilctt**826 words
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193 1940-04-25 19 (From Our Own Correspondents Kuala Kangsar, Apr. 19. TWO Indian women and a Chinese infant lost their lives in a disastrous fire which raged in a row of nine shophouses at Kuala Kangsar this morning. The houses were193 words
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Article, Illustration136 1940-04-25 19 WHE Singapore Third Police M Magistrate Mr. H. Watson, paid a visit to the New World Amusement Park last week to watch a demonstration of dartthrowing. Mr. Watson, who was accompanied by Mr. H. Armstrong, officer-in-charge of the Gambling Suppression sub-branch, Detective Branch, and Mr T. W.136 words
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160 1940-04-25 19 A CHILD Is Born,” the controversial film which has become known as the picture which shows the birth of a baby, has been banned by the Colony’s Film Censor as ‘‘unsuitable for Malayan audiences.’ It was produced with the collaboration of160 words
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Article29 1940-04-25 19 The Governor has appointed Sir John Bagnall and Mr. F. S. Gibson to be members of the Advisory Committee for the Settlement of Singapore under the Volunteer Force Ordinance.29 words
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303 1940-04-25 19 "’THERE are highways of demo1 cracy which I feel sure we shall have to tread much more than we are doing now,” said the Rev. Dr. H. B. AmstutZ, addressing the boys of the Anglo-Chinese School, Cairnhill Road, at the annual prizegiving last303 words
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223 1940-04-25 19 IWIAJOR-GEN. W. G. S. Dobbie, liri who was General Officer Commanding, Malaya from December, 1935 until July last year, has been appointed to command the troops in Malta, with the acting rank of lieutenant-general. In223 words
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122 1940-04-25 19 MALAYAN PINEAPPLES CONTROL IN BRITAIN r HE sudden application of control to canned fruit Imports in Britain is commented on by the London correspondent of the Malay Mail. From the oeginning of this month, he states the Ministry of Food is th° sole buyer of all canned fruit imported into122 words
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455 1940-04-25 20 Position Of Indies If Holland Invaded Britain France Would Be Vitally Affected London, Apr. 17. CONSIDERABLE interest has been aroused in official Washington circles by the Japanese hands off statement regarding the Netherlands Indies, but this feeling does not amount to uneasiness, says Reuter. It is generally felt that Japan455 words
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134 1940-04-25 20 Canberra, Apr. 19. A LARGE-SCALE invasion of Holland would inevitably affect the fate of the Netherlands Indies, declared Mr. John McEwen Minister for External Affairs, speaking in the House of Representatives in Canberra. This was of vital and immediate concern to Australia he said.134 words
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Article65 1940-04-25 20 THE Netherlands Indies is the latest country to take steps against the insidious efforts of Nazi agents. The Fatherland Club, the largest national organization in the N. 1., has petitioned the Government to take precautions against disloyal subjects. The Club expresses uneasiness at the local65 words
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234 1940-04-25 20 London, Apr., 19. THE crew lined the decks with their thumbs up as the submarine Spearfish entered port yesterday and related their successful attack on the Admiral Scheer. The Spearflsh endured a nightmare experience earlier in the day and were not expecting anything234 words
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398 1940-04-25 20 LONDON COMMENT ON TOKlO’S INTEREST ON FUTURE OF N.I. Suggestion That Japan Italy An In “Vast Diplomatic Squeeze” London, Apr. 17 THE sudden interest displayed by Japan in the e ji 1 lands Indies if Holland were drawn into the war*’ widely noticed by the newspapers in London. ls The398 words
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533 1940-04-25 20 deal with them.—Reuter and British Wireless. London, Apr. 17. TPHE building up of a formidable 1 force properly equipped to undertake the Norwegian campaign is a gradual process and brilliant results cannot at once be expected. This opinion is expressed in competentdeal with them.—Reuter and British Wireless. - 533 words
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Article73 1940-04-25 20 —Reuter. London. Apr. F Group-captain f. h. McNamara. Australian Air Liaison Officer London, welcomed members ot Royal Australian Air Force when arrived in London last ni^ht. These airmen will reinforce the* tralian squadron, which arrive England last Christmas and has been on active service with the—Reuter. - 73 words
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106 1940-04-25 20 .—Reuter London. Apn MR. R. A. BUTLER. Foreign un Secretary, announced in T u> r ?ri tisn of Commons to-day tna f a n j« force had landed in the Faroe > > Mr. Butler stated: “On AP ,.j. Governor of the Faroe Island*..—Reuter - 106 words
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Article544 1940-04-25 21 Reuter. London, Apr. 17. -ujr German Government once again used brute force to 1 niock diplomatic procedure when last Tuesday morning the on Norway was begun even before the final conversion between the Norwegian Foreign Minister and theReuter. - 544 words
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31 1940-04-25 21 —Reuter. IT London, Apr. 16. t t announced that the reri K. 10n date for the age 27 class SC Mav 25. —Rontpr—Reuter. - 31 words
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Article52 1940-04-25 21 •‘nnrip v, j rviiuau i-uuit «a* ficuter neac have been mined."— 1 Admiralty announces the mining notire stV rPa aroun d the Clyde. The lines' s “The area between toe 1 n 12 Dunnighn Point to u 0l ?t and Rhuad Point to Router head have•‘nnrip v, j rviiuau i-uuit «a* ficuter neac* have been mined."— - 52 words
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297 1940-04-25 21 London, Apr. 16. BRITISH mercantile losses due to enemy action show a clean sheet for the week ending midnight on Apr 15. This is revealed in an official Admiralty statement concerning weekly shipping losses. During the week four neutral ships,297 words
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113 1940-04-25 21 —British Wireless. London, Apr. 17. DESCRIBING the bombing and sinking of the destroyer Gurkha, a survivor says that the ship was bombed five times from the air. “Bombs were whizzing around from about two dozen enemy machines,” he—British Wireless. - 113 words
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Article328 1940-04-25 21 —Reuter. rML’Dri’Tir l A.,. I London, Apr. 18. JhNLRGLTIC Allied measures are to be taken to prevent the passage of contraband goods across the Pacific to Soviet ports en route to Germany, according to official circles—Reuter. - 328 words
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140 1940-04-25 21 —British Wireless. London, Apr. 17. IN an interview with an Italian journalist, Admiral Sir Roger Keyes, Admiral of the Fleet, said that the occupation of Narvik by the British was not merely very important from the military viewpoint but also because it meant the complete—British Wireless. - 140 words
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Article236 1940-04-25 21 .—Reuter. THE award of the Distinguished 1 Flying Cross to SquadronLeader George Ernest Peacock for courage in leading a raid on enemy warships at Bergen is announced in the London Gazette. Similar awards have been made to acting Flight-Lieutenant Edgar Nor man Ryder for bringing down a.—Reuter. - 236 words
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Article94 1940-04-25 21 —Reuter. THE Chamber of Deputies last night passed a unanimous vote of con- I fidence in the government. The voting was 504 to nil. The confidence motion gives unqalifled supoort to the government and states that the Chamber approves of the government’s declarations and trusts—Reuter. - 94 words
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99 1940-04-25 21 the U.S. War Department last week Reuter Washington, Apr. 18. lyiR. Arthur Purvis, head of the Anglo-French purchasing commission, announced to-day that contract:' had been signed in New York yesterday for “huge quantities” of Curtis pursuits planes and Douglas bombers.the U.S. War Department last week — Reuter - 99 words
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Article92 1940-04-25 21 Bucharest, Apr. 20 THE German-Rumanian economic discussions terminated last night and an agreement is expected to be signed to-day. It is understood that it comes within the framework oi the existing trade treaty and contains the following points FIRSTLY, the extension of the present trade and payments92 words
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WARSHIPS SHELL AERODROME AT STAVANGER
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302 1940-04-25 22 London, Apr. 18. THE Allied forces in Norway are giving the German invaders no respite. The latest blow came as a complete surprise. It was an 80-minute bombardment of Stavanger aerodrome early yesterdav by British warships. This aerodrome had302 words
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Article169 1940-04-25 22 —British Wireless. London. Apr. 1!). H« M. SUBMARINE SPEARFISH. which carried out a successful torpedo attack on the Nazi “pocket battleship” Admiral Scheer last week, has returned to England. The crew reported that the attack lasted only a few minutes. The Admiral Scheer was sighted.—British Wireless. - 169 words
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133 1940-04-25 22 Stockholm, Apr. 18. TTIIE 26,000-ton German battleship Scharnhorst, which was attacked by H.M.S. Renown far north of Narvik last Tuesday morning, is lying damaged with her stern under water in Rissa Creek near Trondheim, Reuter was told by a trustworthy person who has just133 words
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Article133 1940-04-25 22 THE Admiralty announces that the submarine Thistle, which has been operating in the North Sea, is now considerably overdue and must be presumed lost. The Thistle was a ship of 1,090 tons with a normal complement of 53. At the beginning of the war. Great Britain had a133 words
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202 1940-04-25 22 STATE OF SIEGE DECLARED IN THE NETHERLANDS Measures Agains t “Fifth Column” Traitors DY the extension of the state of siege to th whole of Holland, the Netherlands Government has taken drastic action against “Fifth Column" plots by German agents or traitors. The proclamation will enable the military authorities take202 words
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Article391 1940-04-25 22 London, Apr. 20. THE whole of Sweden is on the alert against surprise attack as the mere announcement of invasion would mean automatic general mobilization. The Swedish Government has warned people and soldiers to be ready for immediate action against parachutist troops or saboteurs. Swedish391 words
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132 1940-04-25 22 ,—Reuter. Washington, Apr. 17. THE United States has called on other nations, particularly Japan, to respect the status ,quo of the Netherlands Indies regardless of what happens to Holland. Mr. Cordell Hull, Secretary of Slate, in a formal statement to-night said.,—Reuter. - 132 words
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81 1940-04-25 22 British Wireless T London, Apr. 17 HE thoroughness of preparations for the German onslaught on Norway is now being revealed and the fact that agents were waiting at landing places to put themselves at the disposal of the German troops on arrival has served toBritish Wireless - 81 words
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Article68 1940-04-25 22 The German ship aurusi w-w. f)n«link by the British submarine tx* Reuter. «jondon, Apr i-, IT Is revealed that the Polish 01 th p 1 Orzel, which has been operating v>‘ f j, British Navy since she escaped the Baltic after the invasion of Poland. GermanThe German ship aurusi w-w. f)n«link by the British submarine tx* Reuter. - 68 words
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519 1940-04-25 23 Router. London, Apr. 19. i WAR Office communique states that the land- j n g of British troops in Norway continues. Contact has been established with the Norwegian forces (I t ie operations are proceeding, it is added. According toRouter. - 519 words
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Article92 1940-04-25 23 —Reuter. Paris, Apr. 19. that the Germans are stifling all national life and culture in Bohemia and Moravia are made in a Blue Book published by the National Czechoslovak Committee, which states that universities and important schools have been closed, students imprisoned, tortured and assassinated and—Reuter. - 92 words
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152 1940-04-25 23 London, Apr. 19. AN Admiralty communique states in the course of the last two days, highly successful operations have been carried out by aircraft ol the Fleet Air Arm. Enemy shipping was attacked oil Bergen on Tuesday and one transport was152 words
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264 1940-04-25 23 the authentic voice of India.” —Reuter and British Wireless. Wardha, Apr. 19. A FTER four days’ deliberations, in which Mahatma Gandhi participated, the Congress Working Committee has telegraphed all Congress committees throughout India to prepare for declaration of satyagraha (civil disobedience), reports Reuter fromthe authentic voice of India.”—Reuter and British Wireless. - 264 words
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Article103 1940-04-25 23 .—Reuter. London, Apr. 19. THE British 4,935-ton steamer Swalnby was torpedoed off the north Scottish coast on Wednesday night. Her crew of 35 was landed in one boat. The Swainoy was engaged in the shipment of iron-ore and had reached Narvik a few hours after the German.—Reuter. - 103 words
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93 1940-04-25 23 Nazi Soviet Agents In United States —Reuter. Washington, Apr. 18. MR. Martin Dies, chairman of the Congressional committee investigating “un-American” activities, stated that Nazi and Communist agents, for purposes of sabotage and espionage, have penetrated into the key American industries which are vital to the country in case of war—Reuter. - 93 words
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618 1940-04-25 23 London, Apr. 20. “VOUR countrymen are well content with the manner in which you have discharged your duty,” said Mr. Winston Churchiil, First Lord of the Admiralty, welcoming about 60 heroes of H.MS. Hardy, at the Horse Guards Parade last evening.618 words
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Article51 1940-04-25 23 —Reuter Stockholm. Apr 22. CWEDISH anti-aircraft Kuns shot down a German plane north of Gothenburg ye«terday. 7*hc machine* foil in flames, but the crew of four was saved and interned. Two other German planes made forced landings on the island of Gotland and the pilots set fire to the machines.——Reuter - 51 words
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Article439 1940-04-25 24 London, Apr. 22. V ATEST details of the offensive by aircraft of the R.A.F. against airfields in Denmark and Norway in German hands on Saturday show that extensive damage was inflicted to the439 words
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75 1940-04-25 24 countries bordering the Reich.— Reuter. Washington, Apr. 21. THE Federal Reserve Board reveals that European citizens have invested over 5i.000,000,000 in the United States under the names of other persons for fear that invaders of their countries may seize their wealth. The owners’countries bordering the Reich.— Reuter. - 75 words
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193 1940-04-25 24 Stockholm. Apr. 21. FIGHTING is reported to have occurred at Namsos between the German and Allied forces. It is understood that the Germans have dropped a number of troops by parachute. This difficult operation is believed to have been undertaken because the Germans193 words
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Article141 1940-04-25 24 —Reuter. Amsterdam, Apr. 22. It is learnt from Berlin that many Germans who had expected the announcement of some great military or naval success to mark Hitler's birthday are feeling disappointed The absence of such a victory has impressed people with the fact that operations in—Reuter. - 141 words
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Article119 1940-04-25 24 —Reuter. London, Apr. 22. IT is officially announced that eight British fighters yesterday morning encountered 12 Messerschmitt 109 fighters in the neighbourhood of Saarlautern. The British fighters attacked and two enemy machines were shot down. They were seen to crash in German territory. A third Messerschmitt—Reuter. - 119 words
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133 1940-04-25 24 —Reuter. Paris, Apr. 19. PRESS commentators appear less pessimistic about the possibility of Italy entering the war on the side of Germany. The ex-Minister of War, M. Eabry, writing in Le Matin, says that Italy has been much in the news but one fact.—Reuter. - 133 words
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203 1940-04-25 24 .—Reuter. London, Apr. 22. MR LESLIE BURGIN, Minister of Supply, disclosed to-day that the Arctic equipment for the British forces in Norway had been assembled by British and Canadian manufacturers in absolute secrecy within a month and distributed to.—Reuter. - 203 words
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165 1940-04-25 24 Stern And Bitter War Ahead’ Mr. Stanley's Warning To British Nation victory or a third world war.”—British Wireless. London, Apr. 21. MR OLIVER STANLEY, the War lfl Secretary, broadcasting last night, said: “During the last few days a new war front has presented itself to the Allies. “Norway was invadedvictory or a third world war.”—British Wireless. - 165 words
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Article34 1940-04-25 24 to me Versailles Treaty.— Reuter. London, Apr. 22. THE death has occurred of Mr. George 1 Nicol Barnes, Labour member in Mr. Lloyd George’s war cabinet and a signatory to the Versailles Treaty Reuter.to me Versailles Treaty.— Reuter. - 34 words
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171 1940-04-25 24 N. W. FRONTIER TACTICS Norwegian Guides For The Briti s h —Reuter. REUTER’S military writes on the hghtin» i n "Reports state that Norwegian at Staenkjer, some 70 miles li?" 1 Trondheim have made comae, h o! the British and that the r..* 1 General, Weiss, has thrown ou-'T?" defensive—Reuter. - 171 words
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Article107 1940-04-25 24 .—Reuter. A London. Apr 21 FTER negotiating the minefields n the Skagerrak and torpedoing th cruiser Karlsruhe, which was carryin 571 men, the British submarine Truan has returned triumphantly to her hom base. In one of the most remarkable ex ploits of the war the Truant had.—Reuter. - 107 words
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Article222 1940-04-25 24 Bucharest. Apr r PHERE are many indications tha relations between Rumania and th U.S.S.R. are leading in the direction Q understanding rather than rupture The first signs lie in the economi field, where it seems likely that neg< tiations are about to be: 1222 words
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Article48 1940-04-25 24 —Reuter MR. James H. R. Crom United States Minister to Ca w who recently caused a i sen. s an outspoken praise of the neX i nounced that he intends to J." K ra :i; month in order to run fop D r pr nomination as senator for—Reuter - 48 words
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486 1940-04-25 25 FROM REUTERS SPECIAL CORRESPONDENT T gaddede, on the norwegianSWEDISH FRONTIER HAVE returned here in the early hours of the morning after a hundred-mile drive into the 0 r«egian war zone, with two vivid impressions. The first is486 words
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82 1940-04-25 25 —Reuter. tHE last Amsterdam, Apr. 23. that W CStiges German claims &re fadir,„ u are “protecting” Norway Koelni Sf ?h ror 2 the German press. Ting H ni,!' Zeitung openly attacks tone unturn n saying that he left n0 j adom ,,,1° encourage his paople The—Reuter. - 82 words
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415 1940-04-25 25 .—Reuter. London, Apr. 23. SIR Charles Craven, chairman and managing director of VickersArmstrong Ltd., has been appointed a member of the Air Council and will assist Air Marshal Sir Wilfrid Freeman, head of production, in a drive necessitating the starting of new factories and.—Reuter. - 415 words
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48 1940-04-25 25 —Reuter. THE United States legation in Budapest has adviled «tuens residmg m Hungary that it would he wise to return a telegra 8 m 6 Were sti available ~ding to of he extended to south-east Europe—Reuter. y t 0—Reuter. - 48 words
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176 1940-04-25 25 GERMANS LOSE 100 PLANES IN NORWAY DENMARK AUTHORITATIVE quarters in London calculatethafsince the Scandinavian war began two weeks ago, the Germans have lost 100 planes. This figure is a very conservative estimate of the planes shot down by the Allied sea and air forces, and of those destroyed on the176 words
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313 1940-04-25 25 —Reuter. Washington, Apr. 22. JQECLARING that Japan’s promises in international relations are worthless and that Japan is seeking to impose her culture on the world by force,” Rear-Adm. Joseph Taussig, former Assistant Chief of Naval Operations, addressing the Senate Naval—Reuter. - 313 words
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55 1940-04-25 25 were in collision have been repaired Reuter. Cartegena <Spain*, Apr 23. FOUR destroyers which Sweden bought Irom Italy Inst December have arrived here en route to Sweden The squadron, which includes the transport ship Patricta, will proceed to Sweden after two destroyers which werewere in collision have been repaired Reuter. - 55 words
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186 1940-04-25 25 Reuter London, Apr. 23, IT is authoritatively stated in London that German warship casualties since the outbreak of the war total 24, without including the large number of submarines sunk by Allied action. It is estimated the Allies have sunk moreReuter - 186 words
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65 1940-04-25 25 Washington, Apr. 23. "PHF: STATE DEPARTMENT has been informed that Capt. Losev, assistant United States military attache in Stockholm, was killed when Germans raided Domtaas, in Norway, lrom the air on Sunday Capt. Losey is the first American to be killed on land since65 words
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299 1940-04-25 26 IN an S.C.C. tournament cricket fixture on the padang I on Sunday, the Army Officers (Rest of Singapore) defeated the Army Officers (Changi only) by 103 runs. Feature of the match was the deadly bowling of Whiteing, who299 words
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Article201 1940-04-25 26 IN a game of cricket played on the A Railway ground on Sunday, the Railway Juniors beat the R.A.O.C. in a close finish by 12 runs. The scores were: RAILWAY JUNIORS A. Ponnambalam c Robinson b Clarkson 18 S. Yogorajah c Evans b Hartley 3201 words
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266 1940-04-25 26 TIME intervened in the cricket match between the Ceylon Sports Club and the S.C.R.C. at Balestier on Sunday. The C.S.C. batted first and declared their innings closed at 164 runs for nine wickets, and their opponents had 100 runs for the loss of six266 words
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Article44 1940-04-25 26 London, Apr. 18. TTHE Newmarket Free Handicap to--1 day resulted as follows Salt Spring (100 to 1) 1 Tornade (4 to 1) 2 Love’s Revelry (9 to 1) 3 Twenty ran. Won by a neck, three lengths between second and third.44 words
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Article99 1940-04-25 26 SATURDAY’S race results at Bukit Timah in brief are Race 1: DANCING FOAM $l9 $6. Shoot Up $7 Pat Burke $6. Race 2: THANKS $l6 $8 Servus $B. Race 3: JACK DRUCE $27 $l3 Tonroe $l6. Race 4: SPERANZA $37 and $l2 Spear of Sarawak $l399 words
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Article43 1940-04-25 26 .—Reuter. London, Apr. 18. THE Craven Stakes resulted as follows: Prince Tetra (100 to 6) 1 Medley (100 to 6) 2 Defiant (6 to 1) 3 Fourteen ran. Won by three lengths two lengths between second and third.—Reuter..—Reuter. - 43 words
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Article56 1940-04-25 26 (From our Own Correspondent) Johore Bahru, Apr. 20. THE Johore Cricket Club beat the Segamat Cricket Club by 111 runs to-day. Batting first Johore made 184, Cole scoring 78. Segamat replied with 73. Marshall bowled best for Johore, taking seven wickets for 27 runs. Maniam56 words
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Article47 1940-04-25 26 THE match between England and The Rest at the Royal Singapore Golf Club on Sunday morning resulted in a win for The Rest by 11 points to 2V 2 points. The second bi-monthly mixed foursomes competition will be played next Sunday afternoon.47 words
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249 1940-04-25 26 THE undefeated Malaya Signals’ cricket team on Sunday scored their sixth successive victory by defeating an Indian Association team on the Alexandra Road ground by six wickets. Batting first the Malaya Signals scored a comfortable 176 runs for four wickets in a little249 words
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246 1940-04-25 26 CEYLON TENNIS FINALS Doreen Sansoni Wi n s Three Titles SPORTSMEN in Malaya win i terested to learn that Miss i)o r ,n Sansoni of Ceylon, the ft? 1 of three Malayan tennis titles ik' womens singles, the tt0 L l 7 doubles with Mrs. Purcell an? .k S mixed246 words
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215 1940-04-25 26 IN a game of cricket played at Ansoi Road on Sunday, the Straits Time Press Sports Club beat the Air Rail Wardens by 17 runs. The scores were. AIR RAID WARDENS D. LaBrooy c G. de Cruz b Siebel G. W. S. Waites lbw215 words
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Article58 1940-04-25 26 THE following hay e play cricket for the hon Cricket Club vs. Selangor < Saturday and Sunday Lumpur: ,«er I B H. L. Ward A g-2r r Z*min.* H. Leckie. Major F.E. H«R 11. McNeill, T. V. N. And f r K. Stein. E. G. Staunton. J/58 words
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Miscellaneous69 1940-04-25 26 THE BIG SWEEP (1) SCARLET TIGER ***** (2) DISTINGUISHED ***** (3) YULE CALL ***** Starters: Playboy *****; Beano *****; Sir Victor *****; Viola II *****; Aerial Post *****; Fair King *****; Teddy Boy *****; Jubilee Son *****. Total pool $196,730. First $7O 822; Second, $35,411; Third, $17,705; Starters: $2,213. DOUBLE69 words
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895 1940-04-25 1 ERASER and Company, in a fort- nightly review of the market, state 1 Forsaking international affairs we rould propose to devote this occasion o that always difficult task of trying o mind our own business. The tin share market had a dull895 words
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Article115 1940-04-25 1 A FINAL dividend of 8 per cent, for the year ended Feb. 29, will be paid by Allenby Rubber Company, Ltd., if the directors’ recommendation is approved at the annual meeting of the company at Kuala Lumpur on May 1. The company’s profit for the year115 words
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102 1940-04-25 1 JLJENTAKAB Rubber Company, Ltd., will pay a final dividend of 11 per cent, making 15 per cent for the year ended Jan. 31, If approved at the annual meeting In Singapore on Apr. 29. The profit for the year was $112,323, compared with102 words
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Article111 1940-04-25 1 THE payment of a final dividend of 5 per cent., making 10 per cent, for the year ended December last, will be recommended by the directors at the annual meeting of Borelli Rubber Co., Ltd., at Kuala Lumpur on Apr. 26. The company’s profit for111 words
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Article129 1940-04-25 1 TIN production for the first half of April is reported as follows: Hours Yardage Piculs Ore K. Kamunting 313 73,000 316 Thabawleik 317 64,000 157 Pungah Dredge 1 75 30,000 154 Dredge 2 288 147,000 1,056 Austral Amal. Asam Kumbang 324 125,000 822 Ulu Yam 316129 words
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Article134 1940-04-25 1 PIE Singapore Chamber of Commerce Rubber Association held Its 1,482nd. auction on Apr. 17, when "there were Catalogued 1,559,299 lbs. (696.12 tons) Offered 1,459,099 lbs. (651.38 tons) Sold 963.688 lbs. (430.21 tons) Spot London 10 15|16d. New York 19% cts. PRICES REALIZED Ribbed Smoked Sheet Cents Per Lb.134 words
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Article28 1940-04-25 1 SUNGEI Bagan Rubber Co., Ltd announce that they have made forward sales of five tons standard smoked sheet monthly for July-Sept.. at 35V2 cents per lb. f o.b.28 words
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Article308 1940-04-25 1 —Exchange Telegraph London, Apr. 23. The following are to-day's closing middle quotations. Shares are of £1 denomination unless otherwise stated: Con Loan a% 1944-64 108*4 Funding Loan 4% 1960-90 109% War Loan 3%% 99% Com Union Assce (Units) 7 Prudential Assce A’ 25 Royal Assce 7% xd—Exchange Telegraph - 308 words
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Article107 1940-04-25 1 (From Oar Own Correspondent) London. Apr. 22 The following are to-day’s ‘’bid” quotations for Fixed Trusts; British Empire "A” 17 British Empire “B 8 7V4 British Empire Cumulative 14 0 British Empire C'prehensive 13 9 British General "A” 18 1014 British General "B" 14 6 British General "C”107 words
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51 1940-04-25 1 Date spot Apr. May-June July-Sept. Oct.-Dec, London Apr 18 36 36% 36 34% 34 11 P 19 36% 36 35% 34% 34 11 on 36*4 36% 35 34', 11 22 36% 36 34% 33% 23 35% 34% 34% 34 10 15/1« 24 35% 35% 34% 3451 words
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1037 1940-04-25 2 STRONG criticism of the control price of copra was expressed by Mr. W. A. Stanton, presiding at the annual meeting of Rajah Hitam Coconut Estate, Ltd., at Kuala Lumpur last week. With this price, he said, the average1,037 words
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618 1940-04-25 2 T'liE annual meeting of Johan Tin Dredging Ltd., was held at Ipoh on Apr. 13. The chairman, Mr. A. N. Kenion, said: “The year has been a successful one —profits amounted to $21.740—and after paying two interim dividends of 5 per cent, each, there is618 words
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Article192 1940-04-25 2 LEWIS PEAT’S REVIEW IN a weekly review of the rubber market, issued on Apr. 18, Lewis and Peat, Ltd., write: Although in Singapore there has been very little change in quotations during the week, the markets in London and New York have remained very steady and on the latter market192 words
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412 1940-04-25 2 REVIEWING the rubber markf Stanton Nelson and Go, i jt( a report issued on Apr. ig, writt The slowly declining tendency ln Condon rubber market has continue out ln New York fluctuations in nave produced, on balance a rise Z412 words
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Article108 1940-04-25 2 Guthrie and Co., Ltd., write: There has been little change m tnr value of the commodity since last r porting, and the tone of the mar during the past week has been > quiet. Some activity is reported iroal London and New York, and latest ao vices from108 words
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90 1940-04-25 2 A DIVIDEND of 7 per cent lor' ern Realty Co, Ltd.. )1() p sed ended December last, will ct by the directors at the annual ing in Singapore on Satina..The profit for the year, a I ,(1 A an d ing for depreciation,90 words
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Article1152 1940-04-25 3 Issued By Fraser And Co, exchange and stock brokers. Singapore, April 24< 10 a.m. mining Buyers Seilers sgue Val 4/10% fi/Scd 5/'AU»H a i, Malay W 37/£1 AUBtr H «urn 21/- tl Ayer H»uni 0.63 0.07 1 Ayer We.u ai/0 32/0 £1 Ba f lgr in ?or1,152 words
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Article31 1940-04-25 3 EXPORT of dry rubber (uncorrected figures) from Malaya. Brunei and Labuan for March, was as follows: Tons Mainland 35,519 Straits Settlements Islands 384 Brunei 181 Labuan 15 Total 36,09931 words
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534 1940-04-25 3 interim dividend of 5 per cent, for the present year, payable on May 31, was announced by the chairman, Mr. Bruce Petrie, at the annual meeting of Rompin Bahru Rubber Estate, Ltd., in Singapore on Saturday. The chairman said: The result534 words
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364 1940-04-25 3 (From Our Own Corespondent) Kuala Lumpur, Apr. 20. THE Selangor Miners’ Association 1 has complained to Government about the high rate in the increase in prices of diesel oil, petrol and lubricants, states the association’s annual report. It also records that Government364 words
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Article41 1940-04-25 3 r:E official price of tin in Singapore on Apr. 18 was $125 per picul of 133 l/3rd lb. on Apr. 19 $125; on Apr. 20 $124.25; on Apr. 22 $124.25; on Apr. 23 $124.50; on Apr. 24 $124.75.41 words
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194 1940-04-25 3 FRASER COMPANY LIST OF CURRENT DIVIDENDS Singapore. Apr. 23. 5 p.m. Books ToUJ for Company Dividend Close Date Ex OI» financial year flft Payable Date to date Ampat Tin 12% tax Apr 29 May 17 Apr. 30 ITJ> Batu Selangor 74% Apr 24 Apr. 30 Apr. 25 12 i Larut194 words
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