The Straits Budget, 2 May 1940
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Title Section31 1940-05-02 1 The Straits Budget BEING THE WEEKLY ISSUE OF THE STRAITS TIMES L ESTABLISHED NEARLY A CENTURY. 1 No. 4290. SINGAPORE, THURSDAY, MAY 2, 1940. Price 25 cts., (S.S. Curre. o r|31 words
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Article975 1940-05-02 1 Singapore, Wednesday. /COMMUNIST demonstrators had serious clashes with the police during the celebration of May Day In Singapore this morning, and it is believed that one policeman and two Chinese are suffering from gun-shot wounds. The most serious encounter took place at the Junction of Syed975 words
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Article, Illustration31 1940-05-02 1 ,—Straits Times picture,—Straits Times picture - 31 words
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Article, Illustration106 1940-05-02 1 Thetraining staff of H.M.S. Pelandok where men of the Royal Navy (Malay) are being trained nhotoaravhed at their shore base. Seated from left to right are Chief Petty Officer Hat held; Lieut Svilman RN (Retired) nml lie tenant t Lie '!;t Cof.—Straits Times picture. - 106 words
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1092 1940-05-02 1 GERMAN VERSION OF “A JUST PEACE Straits Times, Apr. 25. nf Hitler’s more vitriolic Many 01 he> s have been concerned with IT' injustices of the Treaty of Versailles The alleged harshness that settlement has served Nazi jLany as a very useful cloak for revival of the militarism and im-Straits Times, Apr. 25. - 1,092 words
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Article1036 1940-05-02 1 —-StTaits Times, Apr. 26. There is still a great deal of speculation as to the real reason which prompted Hitler to order the invasion of Danmark and Norway. Writers in Home newspapers, according to a batch of cuttings which reached us by air mail yesterday,—-StTaits Times, Apr. 26. - 1,036 words
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Article1091 1940-05-02 2 Straits Times, Apr. 27. Several correspondents have written to the Straits Times alleging that French subjects living in this country are discontented at the existence of a number of regulations which they regard as irksome and unnecessary. In every case, stress has been laid on the completeStraits Times, Apr. 27. - 1,091 words
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Article1108 1940-05-02 2 HELPING GOEBBELS GAYDA —Straits Times, Apr. 29. Absurd rumours have been circ I lating in Singapore during J week-end regarding the attitud 1 certain neutral States. They 1 ed on Friday, when the story iound that Italy had delivered 1 ultimatum to the Allies. Add J ently someone had heard—Straits Times, Apr. 29. - 1,108 words
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Article979 1940-05-02 3 will be swift and terrible.—Straits Times, Apr. 30. Ribbentrop’s attempt to explain away Germany’s latest act of aggression has fallen flatter than any pancake that was ever made. Even in neutral countries, Italy excepted, of course, it is recognized as a fantastic perversion of the truth. Indeed, itwill be swift and terrible.—Straits Times, Apr. 30. - 979 words
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Article1186 1940-05-02 3 “Non-Belligerent site side of the Adriatic.—Straits Times, May 1. At the outbreak of war, Italy announced that her policy would be that of a “non-belligerent.” She has always refused to be termed a neutral, and from time to time her newspapers, which are as tied" and submissive of those ofsite side of the Adriatic.—Straits Times, May 1. - 1,186 words
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DOMESTIC OCCURRENCES
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Article98 1940-05-02 4 ADDIS. —On April 23rd, 1940, at Matembv Hospital. Singapore, to Norah. wife of John H Addis, a daughter. O’CONNOR.—On April 24th, 1940, at the Maternity Hospital. Singapore, to Margaret Helen, wife of K.K. O’Connor, a son. GRAY.—On April 26. 1940, at the Maternltv Hospital. Singapore, to Patricia, wife of98 words
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Article77 1940-05-02 4 THE enagagement is announced of Vera Doreen, second daughter of Mr. Mrs. A. Billiewicz of Kuala Lumpur, to Mr G. J Folkert Wildeman of Petaling. THE engagement is announced between Mr. Poh Choo Sam. second son of Madam Khoo Sin Neo and the Late Mr. Poh Soon Hock of77 words
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Article69 1940-05-02 4 van CUYLENBURG.— THOMPSON- On April 29. 1940, in Singapore, John Bertram van Cuylenburg. L.R.C.P. S. (Edin.) L.R.P.P. s. (Glas.) to Mrs. Alice Mary Thompson, widow of the late Patrick Thompson. JOHNSON-BALD.—At the Presbyterian Church, Singapore, on Saturday, April 27, 1940. between Stanley, son of the late Mr. and Mrs.69 words
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Article, Illustration259 1940-05-02 4 THAT the people of Denmark had A no idea that their country was going to be invaded, because they were confident they would succeed in staying out of the present conflict —as they had done in the last war —was stated by259 words
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Article91 1940-05-02 4 (From Our Own Correspondent) Penang, Apr. 29. WEDDING took place at St. George’s Church, Penang, between Mr. H S. Taylor and Miss Ethel M. C. Tull. The Rev. H. J- Paine performed the ceremony. The bridegroom is the eldest son of the late Mr. H. C. Taylor, of91 words
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Article135 1940-05-02 4 IN reply to Straits Times inquiries, cinema exhibitors in Singapore last night stated that they had received official notification that the entertainment tax passed as a war taxation measure would begin to operate from next Monday. Official confirmation is lacking. The taxes also apply to other135 words
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Article388 1940-05-02 4 Leaders— German Version Of a Tmb Peace ,JUst Why Did Hitler Do It Allies. Not Aliens Helping Goebbels And g-ivh More Hibben-Hot yda Non-Belligerent” Financial Supplement— Financial and Commercial w... to date, following page Malayan General News— U A President On income Tax Plan The French In Malaya Nirom388 words
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Article42 1940-05-02 4 News has been received In s pore of the death in Em; we i Apr. 13 of Mrs. H. Lamb who rS known here many years rr j c < Lamb, who leaves three daughters in England, was <•42 words
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Obituary63 1940-05-02 4 DEATHS Mr. Chua Cheng Dok, aged 61. passed awav peacefully at his Ipoh residence. CHIN.—Mrs. Chin Chin Joon (nee Llew Klew Mol) on 26th Inst, at 50 Sturrock Road, Singapore, the beloved mother of Messrs P°h Thlam, Joeng Kle, Yong Fook and Yong I/>ck leaving her behind 4 sons, 463 words
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Article, Illustration786 1940-05-02 5 U.P.A.M. PRESIDENT ON INCOME TAX PLAN Inequitable Burden” For Local Companies (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Apr. 29. c oint tax is to be imposed in Malaya, local companies have agreed on the additional export ad valorem oi., per cent, on rubber and tin will bear an inequitharden, declared786 words
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Article105 1940-05-02 5 (From Our Own Correspondent) Segamat, Apr. 29. DATO Abdullah bin Esa, State Commissioner, Segamat, has left for Java and Bali on a month’s leave and Dato Awang bin Omar. Deputy State Secretary, Johore. has arrived here as State Commissioner. Prior to their departure on transfer105 words
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Article75 1940-05-02 5 From Our Own Correspondent.) Malacca, Apr. 29. THE Malaya Patriotic Fund will benefit to the extent of $lO a month from the offer of T. M. Doraisamy, proprietor of the Jubilee Hairdressing Parlour in Jonker Street, to contribute the earnings from his business on the first75 words
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Article24 1940-05-02 5 Mr E. D. Shearn, of Kuala Lumpur, war married to Mrs. K. A. Calderwood in Kuala Lumpur on Saturday.24 words
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232 1940-05-02 5 (From Our Own Correspondent) London, Apr. 18. A WARM tribute to the French community in Malaya has been paid by the Malayan Agent in London, Mr. O. E. Cator. Speaking at the function at the French Embassy at which he handed over232 words
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Article61 1940-05-02 5 .—Central News. BANNERS and a sacred tripod were presented to Generalissimo and Madame Chiang Kai-shek by members of the Malaysian Comfort Mission who are in Chungking from many parts of Malaysia, including Malaya, the Philippine Islands. Indo-China, Thailand and Burma. The Comfort Mission has decided.—Central News. - 61 words
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238 1940-05-02 5 •XTiE Sourabaya Handelsblad is running a campaign against the Nirom broadcasting station, which is accused of giving only German news. The German news is described as unreliable, and a plea is made, supported by letters from readers, for more “neutral’ news. The Nirom238 words
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Article, Illustration299 1940-05-02 5 AFTER two years as Comman-dcr-in-Chief of the China Station. Admiral Sir Percy Noble is to Oe succeeded by Vice-Admiral Geottrey Layton, who has been Vice-Admiral Commanding the Ist Battle Squadron and second-in-command oJ‘ the Mediterranean Fleet since 1939.299 words
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215 1940-05-02 5 THE strike of about 2,000 Singapore Chinese laundrymen threatens to continue for several days, for employers have been unable to meet four representatives of the strikers to conduct negotiations for a settlement. Meanwhile, a circular savouring strongly of Communist influence,215 words
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501 1940-05-02 6 ‘‘THE sailor is the medium through which people in this Colony receive a large proportion of their daily pleasures in life, as instanced by such a simple example as their letter and paper mail,” declared Rear-Admiral501 words
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Article73 1940-05-02 6 MR R- Heppell was re-elected pre- sident of the Singapore Harbour Boar-* Employees’ Co-operative Thrift and Loan Society at its annual meeting. and Messrs S Johnson, E M Dickson and E. J. Willis were elected vice-presidents. The nine committee members elected were Messrs. Tan Tiang Siang, Hoey Choo73 words
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Article55 1940-05-02 6 (From Our Own Correspondent! Ipoh, Apr. 24. A FULL-GROWN tigress was shot by a party of Chinese hunters near the Bota forest reserve in Tronoh on Sunday. Weighing nearly two piculs, the beast measured eight feet from I'ead to tail. The carcase was brought to Ipoh and sold55 words
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254 1940-05-02 6 CIR WILLIAM MCLEAN, who I visited Malaya in 1938 to report l on higher education in this counI try. has written a letter to The Times on the new policy of colonial co-operation between Britain and France. Sir William writes: “An examination254 words
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Article43 1940-05-02 6 —Reuter. Batavia, Apr. 29. 'THE People's Council to-day ap- proved the adoption of a bill submitted to the Netherlands Government providing for the construction of three new battlecruisers for the defence of the Netherlands Indies. Nationalists abstained from voting.—Reuter.—Reuter. - 43 words
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158 1940-05-02 6 /"\N board the Dutch vessel Plancius, which arrived from Medan last week, was Colonel G. F. V. Gosenson, Commander of the Military Forces in Achin, and ten military pensioners, who were going to Bandoeng, the headquarters of the Netherlands Indies’ Army, to158 words
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417 1940-05-02 6 Motor Sport Should Not Be Neglected —A.A.M. Chairman THE war had taught them that 1 motor sport was not a thing which should be neglected, as they had seen one country build up foreign prestige and establish more firmly its foreign exchange by means of motor racing and its resultant417 words
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441 1940-05-02 6 ST. DUNSTAN’S THANKS MALAYA FOR £10,000 Sir Ian Fraser On Work Fo r Those Blinded In War THE chairman of St. Dunstan’s, Captain Sir I an has acknowledged with deep gratitude the gift yj.tn which is a contribution from the Malaya Patriotic St. Dunstan’s War Fund. uml Sir Ian Fraser441 words
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95 1940-05-02 6 «'From Our Own Correspondent 1 Johore Bahru. Apr THE total amount of damage causi by Are in Johore last $69,393.94 compared with $34.066. n 1938 and $37,623.30 in 1937. Reports of fire made during la sl totalled 115 in comparison with J 193895 words
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65 1940-05-02 6 CHINESE NEWSPAPER SUSPENDED IN JAV A (From Our Own Correspondent Batavia. Apt. g THE Sin Po newspaper s 1 edition has again been suP for a fortnight from to-day nt lishing articles considered to Japanese. noj This is the third time that this a has been suspended for tne reason65 words
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Article, Illustration1193 1940-05-02 7 R OYAL MALAY NAVY” IN THE MAKING H. M. S. Pelandok Training Fine Type Of Man LEADING SEAMEN STUDYING TO BECOME PETTY OFFICERS By A Special Correspondent POKBBEl-S an< assoc ates should become very interested J in a new fighting craft which the Admiralty has launched Malava. Its name is— Straits Times picture. - 1,193 words
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450 1940-05-02 7 GANGS of Municipal labourers are now employed on three major works which will change the face of Tank Road—laying out King George V Jubilee Park on the slopes of Fort Canning Hill, driving in thick concrete piles for the foundations of the aquarium450 words
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251 1940-05-02 7 TTHE Singapore Municipal Com--1 missioners held a “blitz-meet-ing” last week. During the 19 minutes that they were In session they heard the president, Mr. L. Rayman, pay a tribute to Mr. A. Dobson, who retired from the Commission, and listened to251 words
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Article49 1940-05-02 7 tyaTO Hussain bin Muhammad IT Taiyib, the Orang Kaya Indera Shahbandar. has been appointed an Unofficial member of the Federal Council for a period of three years, with effect from Apr. 24 Inclusive. He will take the place of Tungku Mohamed Ibnl al-Marhum al-Sultan Ahmad al-Mu'adzan Shah.49 words
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Article31 1940-05-02 7 A former reporter on the San Francisco Chronicle and the Daily Press. Hong Kong, Miss A. W. Hafer arrived in Singapore by the Haruna Maru last week on a vacation cruise.31 words
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536 1940-05-02 8 (From Our Own Correspondent) Batavia, Apr. 28. COLLOWING the German invasion of Norway and Denmark, I* Hollanders in the Netherlands Indies are eagerly discussing the threat of a similar invasion of Holland536 words
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165 1940-05-02 8 THE Norwegian community in Singapore*'has opened a fund for the benefit of the Norwegian Red Cross Society, which has a much wider scope than that in other countries. It includes control and maintenance of public lifesaving equipment. In a letter to the Straits165 words
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Article77 1940-05-02 8 A CHANGE has been made in the Chinese news bulletins in the Kuala Lumpur broadcasting programme». The Cantonese period (music and news) from this station is now given from 7.30 p.m. to 8 p.m. every night, as previously, but there are Hokkien and Hakka77 words
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202 1940-05-02 8 A TRIBUTE to Malayan Chinese was paid by Capt. N. M. Hashim, chairman of the Muslim committee of the China Relief Fund, speaking at the charity performance by the Dawnlight Association at the Victoria Memorial Hall last week. The Chinese, he said,202 words
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Article42 1940-05-02 8 (From Our Own Correspondent) Muar, Apr. 23. A GRANT, a European assistant of Pengkalan Bukit Estate, Panchor, Muar was found dead In his bungalow this morning at 5.30 a.m. from a gun shot wound An inquest will be held.42 words
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447 1940-05-02 8 AN Iranian bride wearing a shimmering European period gown and an Arab bridegroom in formal European evening dress with the red fez on his head, sat in state on a silver cloth-covered dais framed in electric bulbs at the concluding ceremonies on Sunday night of their447 words
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484 1940-05-02 8 BIG FIRE ON SHIP PUT OUT Brigade Wins I n 24-Hour Battle ORIGIN OF BLAZE STILL UNKNOWN QNE of the biggest ship’s fires 1 v Singapore in recent tirrf‘1 which broke out in the cargo ni 6.000-ton British vessel lying alonel side the Singapore Harbour Boafl wharves on Saturday afternooil484 words
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82 1940-05-02 8 BY her recent recital of peare’s Women” at the Vic Theatre, at which she held the > I alone for more than two hours, jv Ney. the well-known British ac has raised $2,185.70 for charity- I The proceeds are to be shared < 482 words
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Article48 1940-05-02 8 MR. G. L. Howe, chairman ’/j. Rent Assessment Board, le pore last week on long leave wile. hv Mr Mr. Howe is being succecdtu g t L. F >rb-;s, Commissioner of La! u j who has assumed duties as of the Rent Assessment Boaru48 words
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209 1940-05-02 9 iiiK existence of a Naz* “fifth column in Borneo is being I ij scUSS ed in the Netherlands Indies following a police on a German firm at Bandjermasin recently. ral209 words
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189 1940-05-02 9 Commenting on a speech by the Governor-General of the Netherlands Indies, the Java Bode expresses resentment at the reproach of the Government to the N. I. Press an'j public which. it says, was hidden in his lords.189 words
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132 1940-05-02 9 u kGULATION is to be introducthe Municipal by-laws, p on bitmg employees and their vn’n ncl tami lies from accepting !>nt e Presents or entertainTho f any description. •’uvo 'Jr!?** of regulation was to Commit b( fore th e meeting of the ter sslon ers last132 words
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Article26 1940-05-02 9 Th r 0v ernm?m C i r Administering the >d vj. >f as provisionally recog--onsm f Carles E. Brookhart as ore. 9 United States at Singa-26 words
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77 1940-05-02 9 fPHE new Chinese Chamber of Commerce building may cost $300,000 and will stand four storeys high if tentative proposals, which are now being considered, are approved. The new building will stand on the site of the present Chamber premises, which will be demolished.77 words
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Article42 1940-05-02 9 4 hen owned oy a Penang Chinese eported to have laid an egg over four inches long The egg is described as “very different from other eggs” and is to be exhibited in Penang in aid of the China Relief Fund.42 words
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439 1940-05-02 9 0N account of the demands which are being made on the Singapore General Hospital at present, it cannot admit every person at the time of application for admission, the Straits linies understands. This does not mean that urgent cases will439 words
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Article84 1940-05-02 9 A RACK correspondent of the Malay Mail states that a Malay was trampled to death by an elephant at Gali, a few miles from Raub, Pahang recently. A herd of about 20 elephants, which has been destroying the cropv> of the Malays for a number of84 words
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587 1940-05-02 9 “J7NOUGH dirty linen has been washed in court, and I have decided to deal with the accused under the section which allows me to dismiss the charge after the offender has been duly cautioned and admonished.” said Mr. H. Watson in the Singapore fourth587 words
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271 1940-05-02 9 THE Government Gazette announces the award ot Colonial Police and Fire Brigade Long Service Medal or the Bar thereto to the following members of the Straits Settlements Police: Awarded the Medal: Singapore —Sub-Inspec-tor Ballroom bin Mat, Sgt. 747, Tan Ah Mocy. Sgt. 1288, Chemat,271 words
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Article29 1940-05-02 9 Mr J. Lindsay, who has joined the RA F. at home, was a former Negri Sembilan planter. He played rugger for Negri and cricket for the Sungel UJong Club29 words
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250 1940-05-02 10 A TRIBUTE to the attitude ol the Straits Settlements Government to the Chinese Relief Fund was expressed by Mr. Tan Kah Kce. leader of the Malaysian Comfort Mission, in a broadcast speech delivered through the International Broadcasting Station at250 words
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181 1940-05-02 10 CLUBHOUSE FOR CHINESE WOMEN Local Association Is Seeking A Site AN appeal to Government to give the Chinese Ladies’ Association a piece o! land on which to build a clubhouse of its own, was made by Mrs. Lim Boon Keng, the president, at the annual general meeting of the Association181 words
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114 1940-05-02 10 MISS Dorothy Abbott, bride-to-be of Wing Commander Richard Kellett, passed through Singapore last week on her way to England to marry him. Wing Commander Kellett was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for leading combined formation aircraft operations over enemy naval bases in the Heligoland Bight114 words
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Article, Illustration61 1940-05-02 10 Mrs Tay Lian Teck, honorary secretary of the Chinese Ladies’ Association, speaking at the annvni meeting of the association last week On her left are Mrs. Lim Boon Kenq < president, MrSeomPnhrl eneral Mrs L e e Choon Guan at whose residence the meeting.—Straits Times picture. - 61 words
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642 1940-05-02 10 DEFORE the founding of the Chinese Republic, Chinese wives had no rights of divorce against their husbands; neither marital infidelity nor wife-beating were grounds for divorce, raid Mr. Richard C. H. Lim. a Singapore lawyer, speaking on the revolutionary changes in642 words
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56 1940-05-02 10 “King Of Cocos Pays With Bone Discs (From Our Own Correspondent) London, Apr. 25. p'lGHT bone discs, Cocos Islands money, have been received by the B.B.C. from Mr. J. S. Clunies Ross, uncrowned “King of the Cocos Islands.” a covering letter explaining that they are payment for a year's subscription56 words
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Article105 1940-05-02 10 «From Our Own Correspondent) Ipoti, Apr. 25. THE remains of Mr. Chua Cheng 4 Bok, the Kuala Lumpur millionaire, who died here early this morning were cremated at ,the Sam Poh Tong Cave temple in Kampar Road this evening. Born at Malacca, where he was105 words
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95 1940-05-02 10 'From Our Own Correspondent) I Malacca, Apr. 24. N aid of the Malaya Patriotic Fund the Royal Society of St. George, Malacca, was at home to guests at the Malacca Club yesterday afternoon. Tea was served, during which the Band of the Malay Regiment95 words
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298 1940-05-02 10 CHINESE AID WAR FUND Malacca Speaker Allies’ Aims (From Our Own Correspondent) I Malacca. Apr 23 I W AR is an un P leas ant thing! but even war has this adl vantage that it makes our varioul 1 communities and races join togel ther more closely than before in298 words
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78 1940-05-02 10 (From Our Own Correspondent' Ipoh, Apr 24. TENANTS of the shophouses a nun* were gutted in last Fridays !i r <‘ a Kuala Kangsar, are still busily cnga-■ in salvaging from the debris arti which have been undamaged b> fire. p I A number78 words
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Article52 1940-05-02 10 'From Our Own Correspondent' Bangkok Apr. 2 IT is announced that upon the mendation of the committee app ed to consider starting enterprises > ia s in the kingdom, the Governme approved the establishment oi a tory in southern Thailand to ma ture rubber goods, such52 words
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383 1940-05-02 11 U.S. NAVY MIGHT USE SINGAPORE BASE American Admiral On If Indies Were Attacked FA CILITIES “AVAILABLE TO US FOR THE ASKING” (From Our Own Correspondent) London, Apr. 23. iitHK U.S. Navy may use Singapore if the invasion of Hoi1 |a n d is followed by an attack on the Netherlands383 words
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Article209 1940-05-02 11 ISLAM’S VIEW OF PEACE WAR U address on the teachings of the Moha med against acts of W nce aggression and breach of Omar ai as given by Sye d Ibrahim bin at a tea -P arty given bv for Comm umty of Singapore our V S i tv? s209 words
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Article86 1940-05-02 11 (From Our Own Correspondent) Mersing, Apr. 23. A MAN-EATING tiger is reported to be at large in the jungle and estate country around Mersing. During the past two months, seven people are reported to have been attacked and killed by tigers. These include two Malays,86 words
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71 1940-05-02 11 —Reuter. Manila, Apr. 24. TTWO American warships have been dispatched to watch a British warship reported to be operating in Philippine waters, according to the Manila Bulletin. The action, it is said, has been taken in accordance with the neutrality regulations. The naval authorities In—Reuter. - 71 words
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434 1940-05-02 11 THOUGH Malaya is one of the most I distant outposts of the Empire, in its response to the challenge of warlike aggression it is resolved to be among the first, writes The Times in a leading article on Malaya’s contributions towards the cost434 words
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867 1940-05-02 11 f-\ the P ast > «nder peace-time conditions in this country the response to appeals for donors has been somewhat disappointing, said Dr. G. V. Allen, principal of the K ,n Edward VII College of Medicine at a867 words
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253 1940-05-02 12 IWO school of any kind in Malaya will in future be allowed to collect funds during school hours for any purpose whatsoever. Due particularly to the activities of certain schools and253 words
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Article161 1940-05-02 12 SIR Patrick Blackwell, senior puisne Judge of Bombay, sat on the bench in the Singapore Supreme Court last week with Sir Percy McElwaine, the Chief Justice. Sir Patrick, who is 6 ft.-2 in. in height, has been in India for nearly 14 years He was161 words
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121 1940-05-02 12 (From Our Own Correspondent» Johore Bahru, Apr. 2b. MUSLIMS, numbering about f.OO, from Johore, Singapore and Malacca attended a feast at the Jstana Besar to-day on the occasion of the anniversary of the death of the late Sultan Abubakar, father of the reigning Sultan. Sultan Abubakar121 words
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Article, Illustration54 1940-05-02 12 Major Owen Steel, The Gordon Highlanders and his bride, formerly Miss Winifred Hayley Bell, second daughter of Lieut.-Col. F. Hayley Bell and Mrs. Hayley Bell, who are ivell known in Singapore. The marriage took place at All Souls, Langham Place, London, on Apr. 5. Col. Hayley Bell was formerly54 words
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73 1940-05-02 12 (From Our Own Correspondent) Ipoh, Apr. 25. A SUGGESTION to grow garden produce as part of their activities was made by Capt. H. J. Cockman, presiding at the annual meeting of the Government Servants Co-operative Thrift and Loan Society Ltd., held here yesterday. Capt. Cockman73 words
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102 1940-05-02 12 (From Our Own Correspondent) Johore Bahru, Apr. 24. CLAIM for $26,133.19 was made before Mr. Justice Laville in the Johore Supreme Court to-day by Ipekdjian Bros. Ltd., against a Tohore Chinese merchant, Lee Pang Chim. The plaintiffs are a limited company102 words
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477 1940-05-02 12 THIS IS NO KHAKI WAR, SAYS PERAK SPEAKER (From Our Own Correspondent) Ipoh, Apr. 25. WE all have to remember that this is no khaki war. Whether we wear a neat tropical suiting or, a naval, or an army uniform or any uniform at all we are all in it.477 words
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254 1940-05-02 12 MOUTH-ORGAN CHAMPION Singapore Boy Off To Australia TO STUDY MUSIC DRAMATIC ART SINGAPORE'S “Larry Adler” M tr. year-old ginger-haired n'B Giles, winner of three local m Sl ?ofo n 0 a m PetiM°ns. including 1 1939 championship of sinenJ!® •eft last week by air for Sydnit study dramatic art and254 words
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156 1940-05-02 12 (From Our Own Correspondent) I Kuala Lumpur. Apr. 25 I 117. J. WRIGHT, manager of thfl Kuala Lumpur branch ol Whiteaway, Laidlaw and Co.. Ltd! department stores, was fined $25 bi the Klang magistrate, Inche Suleil man, on a charge of156 words
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99 1940-05-02 12 CHINESE are wondering v/hc \'‘J after all there may not be n t thing to be said in favour 1 much-abused chain letter. 1 A prominent Chinese in 1 Indo-China recently received '“V v letter purporting to be syuje Generalissimo Chiang Kai-s: I 94 prominent99 words
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1786 1940-05-02 13 Isobel Slater - European Women, The Cookie The Kitchen By Isobel Slater European women in C'Malavaeook? Of “ourse kn0U that many European ht >v can cook, and extremely well, but It 1 mean is CAN they do their own cooking, or a great of it. without losing t e, face, prestige or whatever1,786 words
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Article, Illustration175 1940-05-02 13 A JAPANESE Goodwill Mission with the object of fostering closer economical ties between Japan and Italy arrived in Singapore last week by the Haruna Maru en route to Italy. The mission is led by Mr. Naetake Satoh. former Japanese Foreign Minister and one-time Ambassador to175 words
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Article306 1940-05-02 13 (From Our Own Correspondent) London, Mar. 30. THE funeral of Mr. W. J. Gallagher. formerly Director of Agriculture, Malaya, and a director of many Malayan rubber growing companies, who died on Mar. 28, took place at Kensal Green to-day after a requiem mass at306 words
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Article, Illustration515 1940-05-02 14 A SUGGESTION that parents should help to interest their children in the European war by encouraging them to listen to 8.8. C. news on the radio at least once agiving last week.—Straits Times picture.; prize-giving last week.—Straits Times picture. - 515 words
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Article60 1940-05-02 14 A NEWS bulletin in Thai has been added to the programmes of the Penang Wireless Society’s station. This was inaugurated last week and will be given every day except Sundays, from 8 to 8.15 p.m. The Penang station is well received in Bangkok and most parts60 words
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Article105 1940-05-02 14 .—Central News. THE Malaysian Comfort Mission, 1 which includes Malayan Chinese, have visited the various universities at Chungking and also the International Broadcasting Station, the War Area Political and Party Affairs Commission and the International Department of the Central Publicity Board. The National Comfort Commission and.—Central News. - 105 words
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Article43 1940-05-02 14 Mr. PAULUS DAVIES, son of Mr. and Mrs. Jules Davies, was married to Miss Sidonia Jansen, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Philip Jansen, at St. Andrew s Cathedral last week. An uncle of the bride, Mr. A. Jansen, gave her away.43 words
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167 1940-05-02 14 (From Our Own Correspondent, Johore Bahru, Apr k T»HE TOTAL, AREA planted with na, A last year amounted to 7 Qsn ol wet padi and 690 acres of drv cr( against 6,080 and 180 acres, reswSiSf during the167 words
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Article72 1940-05-02 14 THE Cantonese section of the Chin 1 Relief Fund is at present bein re-organized to unify the work o collecting funds from the Cantones community. Instead of a number of smaller or ganlzations each dealing with Chin ese from one particular district o town in72 words
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Article66 1940-05-02 14 THREE were injured and none kille< in road accidents In Slngapor during the week ended Apr. 18. Fo the corresponding week last year 2 were injured. In the week previous, eight wer< injured, none killed. Road accidents caused 40 deaths las year and have caused five so far66 words
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392 1940-05-02 14 Miners Not Reaping Harvest Of Profits —Selangor Leader (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Apr. 25. “PEOPLE unconnected with min--1 ing appear to think that miners are reaping a harvest of profits in view of the high quota releases,” said Mr. H. S. Lee, presiding at the annual meeting of392 words
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631 1940-05-02 15 (From Our London Correspondent) lONDON newspapers publish reports from Amsterdam of L ‘ians for a Dutch pro-Nazi revolution in the Netherlands .'never Hitler decides to invade Dutch territory. According to one Amsterdam631 words
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336 1940-05-02 15 r °m Our Own Correspondent.) Penang, Apr. 23. pHE benefits of the Civil Marriage Ordinance were emphasised by Lim Chwee Leong, president of j e Straits Chinese British Associa0n at its annual general meeting sterday. Or. Lim described the cinance as a great advance336 words
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349 1940-05-02 15 CONSULATE’S WARNING ABOUT FORGED “CHOP On Newspaper That Is Being Sent To Chinese A F w S o cho P Purporting to be that of the Chinese Conii j vf*^ enil |'o n Singapore is being used on a newspaper called National Salvation, which is being sent to Chinese in349 words
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161 1940-05-02 15 A FORMER president of the j Malayan Young Women’s i Christian Association was presented i to the Queen at the function held in London on Apr. 13 in celebration of the 85th anniversary of the Y.W.C.A. movement. She was Mrs. T. W.161 words
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Article17 1940-05-02 15 Mr. R. Nagaratnam, Office Assistant, Negri Sembilan Secretariat, has been appointed Collector of Stamp Duties in Seremban.17 words
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Article, Illustration1848 1940-05-02 16 (FROM OUR PLANTING CORRESPONDENT) THERE are few estates to- day that are not considering schemes for the reconstruction of their coolie lines. Whether or not these schemes which usually embrace the family cottage or detached villa type—have reached the estimate1,848 words
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600 1940-05-02 17 VALUE OF NORWEGIAN DANISH SHIPPING Fine Modern Fleets Will Assist Allied Cause SEVERAL VESSELS ARE HERE IN REPLY TO INVITATION t; ,lenient by a Singapore naval spokesman last week It hat a good many Danish and Norwegian ships are in Singapore Roads in response to the broadcast invitation all at*600 words
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Article121 1940-05-02 17 (From Our Own Correspondent) London, Apr. 23. LORD Marchwood, chairman of the Rubber Industry Appeal Committee, has handed £5,000, together with £550 from the Rubber Publicity Association, to the Lord Mayor of London as contributions to the Lord Mayor’s Red Cross and St. John’s Fund121 words
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Article107 1940-05-02 17 THE F.M.S. Government has Issued a warning to all company secretaries, share brokers and others that the Disposal of Enemy Property Order provides for heavy penalties on any person who, having knowledge of the existence within the F.M.S. of any property, which is enemy property,107 words
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560 1940-05-02 17 CANITATION of the various small islands scattered around Singapore will come under the definite control of the Health Officer, Rural, Dr. W. L. Blakemore, with the decision of the Singapore Rural Board to take under its wing 16560 words
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273 1940-05-02 17 A LITTLE distance away from Singapore’s business quarters, two hundred yards from the Marine Hostel. lies Singapore’s most famous Mohammedan shrine, the kramat of Habib Noh. A oundreci years ago Habib Noh was a man venerated by the Muslim community for the sanctity273 words
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726 1940-05-02 18 (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Apr. 24. THAT “an infidel is excluded from, and cannot succeed to, the estate of a Mohammedan”, was the opinion expressed by Mr. Justice Gordon-Smith yesterday in a judgment of726 words
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Article57 1940-05-02 18 —Reuter. London, Apr. 24. ACCORDING to a Sydney broadcast. British warships are lying in wait for the 14 German merchantmen which have taken refuge in Java ports. Reports that the vessels have already put to sea have been proved wrong, but it is thought that—Reuter. - 57 words
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558 1940-05-02 18 (Prom Our Own Correspondent) London, Apr. 11. INTERESTING details of measures taken to meet the war emergency axe contained in the 1939 Report of the Rubber Growers’ Association Counoil, published today. The deterioration in the political situation in Europe, which culminated558 words
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414 1940-05-02 18 A CLAIM for general damages and special damages hr,,,, L by Harry Elphick, managing-director of William jic and Co., (Malaya) Ltd., against Leslie Henry Round anZ ployee at the Naval Base, was dismissed by the Chief j!*414 words
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171 1940-05-02 18 fKrom Our Own Correspondent.) London, Apr. 23. 'PHE Governor, Sir Shenton 1 Thomas, and Lady Thomas, who left Singapore last Wednesday by flying-boat, on home leave, were welcomed by Mr. G. E. J. Gent, assistant secretary to the Colonial Office, on their171 words
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Article236 1940-05-02 18 THE following further donations are 1 announced by the Salvation Army in connection with its annual appeal Previously acknowledged $12,146 eo, Straits Settlements (Singapore. Association $547.50; Sir Shenton Thomas Siw. Mr. O. R. S. Bateman $100; Mr 1 Kong Chian $100; Anonymous Messrs. Gattey and Bateman236 words
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Article23 1940-05-02 18 Mr. J. Fairweather is acting W Agricultural Officer. Johore. in Mr A. E. Coleman-Doscas who has gu to Australia on five months’ leavr23 words
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393 1940-05-02 19 (From Our Own 'orrespondent.) Ipoh, Apr. 20. pj )(/i;A(’Y is the law that pervades the universe. It is the D .|i< -ty and crowning glory of all human institutions till the end c .the varied applications of the principles393 words
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174 1940-05-02 19 1UE know that it is througn your successes in the past that you hold the important post of Officer •cjnmistering the Government of this <*nd we extend to you our best v» r i or con tinued successes,” said r P Bisseker, speaking on behalf174 words
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70 1940-05-02 19 K‘ S* Chinese living in Malaya Hls ng mone y to comfort the ‘Vv Wumin S and Pinyang, r:j mnh? r\ ne re cent reports ol Thu s tar 0ver the Japanese invaders, f rr a Jarge sum has been resile t Singapore and Johore,70 words
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180 1940-05-02 19 "]V|ALAYA should be able to point 1 the way to welfare in terms wider than race and country,” said Mr. Theodore R. Doraisamy, a Singapore school-master, speaking at the Jubilee Epworth Institute at Ipoh last week. The institute, which concluded its three-day session180 words
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Article97 1940-05-02 19 (From Our Own Correspondent) Penang, Apr. 22 U/HILK rounds at one o’clock this morning, a dresser found the body of a Cantonese patient in the compound of the General Hospital beneath a window of the tuberculosis ward. The man had been in hospital for about97 words
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208 1940-05-02 19 A SUB-COMMITTEE was preparing a report and an alternative draft Bill on the Registration of Businesses Bill, said Mr. N. A. Worley, acting Attorney-General, when he proposed deferring the second reading and committee stage of the Bill in the208 words
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463 1940-05-02 19 TRAINING is being given by the well-known handwriting expert, Mr. Oscar Wilson, to Mr. E. A. P. Earl, who has been employed by the Government for duties in connection with becoming an expert in handwriting and in the detection of forgeries by photographic and463 words
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404 1940-05-02 19 KILLED BY TYRE BURST How R.A.F. Man Indian Died TOO MUCH PRESSURE ALLOWED IN \Y HILE inflating an aircraft tyre at a transport shed at a Singapore aerodrome on Apr. 17. Aircraftman Allred Charles Lerigo and an Indian labourer, K. Peter, were thrown so violently to the ground as the404 words
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Article156 1940-05-02 19 From Our Own Correspondent» Johore Bahru, Apr. 22 Referring to the Post office savings bank in Johore, Mr. E. W Hide, the Postmaster-General, Johore. in his annual report, says that it continued to grow in usefulness. The number of depositors on Dec. 31. 1939 was156 words
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1248 1940-05-02 20 —Reuter and British Wireless. London, Apr. 23. THE superb seamanship and fighting prowess ol the 2nd Destroyer Flotilla in the first attack on the German forces at Narvik on Apr. 10, are mentioned in an Admiralty bulletin today, giving—Reuter and; British Wireless. - 1,248 words
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Article, Illustration52 1940-05-02 20 T/ie Mree famous Soony sisters—M me. Sun Yat-sen (right), widou 0 r Dr. Sun Yat-sen; Mme. Chiang Kai shek (centre), icife of the Generalissimo; and Mme. Kung (left), wife of Dr H. H. Kung, Premier and Finance Minister photographed on their arrival in Chungking recently from52 words
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Article474 1940-05-02 20 .—Reuter. Paris, Apr. 23. IJNEASINESS is felt in military circles here about Sweden It is feared that the coming days may see a developmen such as a German attack, on, or a landing in, Sweden.—Reuter. - 474 words
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67 1940-05-02 20 ■—Reuter. Paris, Apr. 23. Emphasizing the exposed position of the Netherlands Indies if Holland were attacked, Pertinax writes in L’Ordre: Smaller States with fine colonies would then be able to measure the value of the silent service which the British fleet has rendered them■—Reuter. - 67 words
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61 1940-05-02 20 —Reuter. London, Apr. 23. IT is learnt in naval circles in London that not one British transport in the British expeditionary force to Norway has been sunk. A German High Command communique had claimed that a British destroyer and transport had been sunk—Reuter. - 61 words
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1487 1940-05-02 21 SECOND BATTLE OF NARVIK DESCRIBED “Veritable Dog-Fight Among Destroyers HOW WARSPITE SILENCED THE SHORE BATTERIES —British Wireless. VERITABLE dogfight with all ships firing A rapidly and making large alterations of course in order to dodge salvoes and to keep their guns learing is described by the Admiralty in an official—British Wireless. - 1,487 words
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87 1940-05-02 21 .—Reuter. Washington, Apr. 25. pONTRACTS for U.S.S200.0©0,000 worth of American aeroplanes and engines have been signed within the past fortnight, announces the Allied Purchasing Mission. The contracts include large quantities of Bell and Curtiss pursuit planes and Douglas bombers, as well as Allison-Wright and Pratt-Whitney.—Reuter. - 87 words
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202 1940-05-02 21 .—Reuter. Bucharest, Apr. 25. THE German-Rumanian trade 1 talks, which began on Mar. 18, ended last night with the signature of the protocol to the existing trade agreements. Both the oil quota and the exchange value of the mark in relation to.—Reuter. - 202 words
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Article76 1940-05-02 21 ■—Reuter. London, Apr. 24. ASKED in the House of Commons to-day if he would give an assurance that, in the event of further aggression against neutral European states, the overseas possessions of such states would not be permitted to be used as bases for■—Reuter. - 76 words
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108 1940-05-02 21 U.S. NORWEGIAN CONFLICT Credit Of 10,000,000 Being Stopped —Reutrr. Warm Springs fGeorgia), Apr. 25. PRESIDENT Roosevelt has proclaimed the existence of a state of war between Germany and Norway, and the United States’ neutrality in the conflict. Mr. Roosevelt has also issued a proclamation barring the submarines of the belligerents—Reutrr. - 108 words
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66 1940-05-02 21 Reuter London, Apr. 24. THE Oslo radio, which is Germancontrolled, says there is a shortage ol potatoes and eggs in the Germ inoccupied areas, while cabbage and fodder are very scarce Oslo is sull(»ring from a serious shortage of wood, which is the chiefReuter - 66 words
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114 1940-05-02 22 London, Apr. 23. PRESENTING his second wartime budget in the House of Commons yesterday, the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Sir John Simon, said that war expenditure alone at the rate of the first seven months would reach £1,500,OOP,PUP. Actually, war expenditure114 words
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Article189 1940-05-02 22 THE Chancellor’s main new tax measures are as follows: A new purchase tax which will be a percentage on the prices of goods paid by the retailer. The duty on spirits is raised by Is. 9»'*d. per bottle. The beer duty raised by roughly Id. a189 words
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157 1940-05-02 22 Reuter. London. Apr. 28. INANIMITY on a number of questions arising out of the present phase of the war was reached in a short session of the ninth meeting of the Supreme War Council held in London yesterday, states aReuter. - 157 words
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368 1940-05-02 22 THE King has approved of the following awards for “gallantry displayed in flying operations against the enemy” :—The Distinguished Flying Cross to Pilot Officer M. G. Homer; and the Distinguished Flying Medal to Corporal John Wallace, acting Corporal A. D. Coldicott and368 words
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Article35 1940-05-02 22 Reuter. Shanghai, Apr. 27. ris officially stated that all steamers belonging to Jardine, Matheson and Co., excepting the laid-up Yangtze fleet has been requisitioned by the Ministry of Shipping from May.”—Reuter. - 35 words
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Article40 1940-05-02 22 .—Reuter. Rome, Apr. 27. A LIST of areas over which Italian and foreign civil planes are forbidden to fly Is published In the official Gazette. Certain formalities are laid down for East Africa, all planes must follow a pre-arranged route.—Reuter..—Reuter. - 40 words
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Article58 1940-05-02 22 Reuter. rE commander-in-chief of the Norwegian army has issued a striking order to his troops. “The time for withdrawing is past,'* he says, and he calls to all Norwegians to stand fast and fight on to victory. He adds: “Allied troops are now in northern,Reuter. - 58 words
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567 1940-05-02 22 Reuter. London, Apr. 27. D.A.F. fighter planes have now joined the bombers i giving the German air force blow for blow in Norway. Thi fact, disclosed in a Norwegian communique, is by the BritishReuter. - 567 words
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120 1940-05-02 22 Reuter. Paris, Apr. 28. MCAMPINCHI, the French Minister of Marine, to-day revealed something of the gallant part which the French Navy is playing in the Norwegian campaign. He said that French destroyers had penetrated the Skagerrak and sunk two GermanReuter. - 120 words
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Article60 1940-05-02 22 The Hague, Apr. 25 THE chairman of the Netherlands 1 Ship-owners Society declared in a speech yesterday that from September last to the end of March, 23 Dutch ships totalling 88,109 tons, has been lost and 237 men killed. These Dutch shipping losses have60 words
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56 1940-05-02 22 .—Reuter. New York, Apr. 26. THE liner He de France, 43,450 tons 1 Is being hastily camouflaged here by 200 painters. It is unofficially reported that the liner will sail shortly as a troopship, possibly.—Reuter. - 56 words
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Article46 1940-05-02 22 —Reuter London, Apr. 6 1 ALL political prisoners in R^ ord t| A are to be released to-day, Buch3 ing to agency message* iron 1 siting Carol has issued an pursuance of his policy of i p uler I all elements in the country.—Reuter - 46 words
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994 1940-05-02 23 British Commander Allies’ Progress REINFORCEMENTS ARRIVING IN GOOD NUMBERS _Reuter. London, Apr. 29. BRITISH correspondent who has joined the Allied forces around Namsos, quotes Maj.r ene ral Adrian Carton de Wiart, the commander f (ho forces as saying that the position there is no w much better. Hr told the_Reuter. - 994 words
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Article, Illustration28 1940-05-02 23 Violating their treaty of non-aggression with Denmark. German troop* recently invaded that country. Picture shows German troops, well loaded with kit, marching into Copenhagen.28 words
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75 1940-05-02 23 Reuter. London, Apr. 25. A JOINT Admiralty and Air Ministry communique states that numerous enemy aircraft attempted an attack on Scapa Flow late last night. Two bombs were seen to drop, which fell further inland, and one enemy aircraft made an abortive machine-gun attackReuter. - 75 words
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172 1940-05-02 23 Reuter. London, Apr. 2G. •yHE Air Ministry has denied an allegation made inaGerman High Cbmmand communique that the R.A.F. attacked undefended places with no military objectives. The allegation was contained in a communique about the extensiveReuter. - 172 words
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60 1940-05-02 23 New York. Apr. 25. ACCORDING t? the Herald-Tribune'S Washington correspondent. the U.S. Government will prohibit ships flying the American flag from carrying machinery or other goods for Russia across the Pacific to Vladivostok The correspondent interprets this decision as moral support by the60 words
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Article36 1940-05-02 23 .—Reuter New York. Apr. 25. THE House of Representatives Naval Affairs Committee has approved a bill authorizing the modernization of the battleships New York, Texas and A rkansas The bill provides for an expenditure totalling $5.725.000.—Reuter.—Reuter - 36 words
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246 1940-05-02 23 Reuter. London, Apr. 29 IT is iearned that the Oerman propaganda authorities have this week-end ordered German newspapers to intensify the campaign against alleged British bombing attack on open towns in Norway and Germany, reports Reuter from Amsterdam. Public opinion, states– Reuter. - 246 words
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Article137 1940-05-02 23 Fascist Italy Her Objectives —Reuter Rome, Apr 26 AT THE PRESENT dramatic hour in Europe no one can guarantee whether, and lor how long, peace will continue in those numerous cases where it still exists," declared Signor BulTarini, Under-Secretary for the Interior, speaking in the Chamber of Fasces and Corporations—Reuter - 137 words
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Article442 1940-05-02 24 —British Wireless. London. Apr. 28. THE German propaganda machine, after the Nazi fleet’s failure in the Norwegian campaign, has been at pains to minimize the importance of ;>ea power as compared with air power and. in order—British Wireless. - 442 words
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Article, Illustration50 1940-05-02 24 Captain A. W. Buzzard, Commander of the destroyer Gurkha which was sunk by German planes off Norway, had to be dragged from his ship as he wanted to go down with her. Picture shores the captain with his wife on arrival in London.50 words
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Article79 1940-05-02 24 London, Apr. 25. AN assurance that there was no colour bar in the Royal Air Force was given in the House of Commons last night, reports Reuter. Capt. H. H. Balfour, Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Air and Vice-President of the Air Council, stated79 words
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Article85 1940-05-02 24 —Reuter. London, Apr. 29. THE Norwegian high command officially states that during fighting on the Narvik front on Thursday, the Germans in their counter-attack forced civilians, including women and children, to march in front to cover their advance. “Thus some of our advance posts were forced—Reuter. - 85 words
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136 1940-05-02 24 London, Apr. 29. I*HE mining of the approaches to Narvik is announced by the Admiralty. Two minefields have been laid around Narvik, and broadly speaking, the mines, which lie*about 140 miles apart, close the chief navigational approaches to Narvik136 words
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117 1940-05-02 24 —British Wireless. London, Apr. 24. DANISH and Norwegian residents in East Africa have communicated to the Governor of Kenya a resolution declaring that they place themselves completely at the disposal of the British Government and “beg to have the honour of serving—British Wireless. - 117 words
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234 1940-05-02 24 —Reuter. London, Apr. 24. ONLY three British ships were sunk by enemy action during the week ending Apr. 21, but up to noon yesterday no British transport had been sunk on the way to Norway. The three—Reuter. - 234 words
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121 1940-05-02 24 Reuter. Paris, Apr. 28. ARMED guards at Rumanian oil wells have been increased and ordered to fire on any stranger unable to give a satisfactory account of himself, according to a Bucharest dispatch. From tonight the Bucharest aerodrome will be guarded by troops forReuter. - 121 words
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59 1940-05-02 24 U.K. STOCKS OF BACON BUTTER REDUCED .—British Wireless. London, Apr. 29. T'HE German occupation of Denmark 1 has had the effect, said an official of the Ministry of Food this afternoon, of slightly reducing stocks of bacon and butter. There were, however, still considerable supplies and there was no imminent.—British Wireless. - 59 words
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130 1940-05-02 24 Reuter. AIRCRAFT experts' *for the approximately ‘at' presenting an Increase of 22s cent, over the corresponding SJS last year, according to a statX by the Department of Commeiw France heads the list with pT hL totaHing approximately $33,000,000 ana the others were:Reuter. - 130 words
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Article89 1940-05-02 24 Reuter. London, Apr. 29. AN Admiralty communique says there is not the slightest truth in the claim of the German High Command to have sunk or severely damaged during the past 48 hours five cruisers and 13 transports. The trawler Hammond was damaeed by aReuter. - 89 words
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Article81 1940-05-02 24 —Reuter. London, Apr. 30 THE Nazi administrator of the occupied part of Norway declared yesterday that the food situation in Oslo is very serious and added that one-quarter of the country’s cattle will have to be slaughtered to save fodder. A fugitive from Oslo told—Reuter. - 81 words
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43 1940-05-02 24 ,—Router. Wellington. Apr. 29. LORD GALWAY’S term of office as Governor-General of New Zealand, due to expire this month, na. been extended to February. 1941. This is the second time Lord Galway term has been extended— Reuter.,—Router. - 43 words
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Article91 1940-05-02 24 THE Duke of Kent, it is ‘> fl,c announced from Buckingham Palace, is leaving the to assume appointment as Officer in training command the RAF. He is temporary relinquishing the rank f 'Vrmip Vice-Marshal for that of r Captain, says Reuter. It is91 words
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579 1940-05-02 25 'Wr London, Apr. 30. THK Germans pushing across the mountainous j c0 untry south of Trondheim have been hotly ncraged by Allied forces at two new points, accordinir to the latest dispatches reaching Stockis reported from Hjerken'Wr - 579 words
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148 1940-05-02 25 —Reuier. London, Apr. 29. FVIDENCE accumulates in many quarters of an early intensification of the war on all fronts—not only in ♦he areas already turned into theatres of war but in others which have been hitherto immune, writes the.—Reuier. - 148 words
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Article76 1940-05-02 25 Reuter. London, Apr. 29. TWENTY of the 31 captured German merchant vessels have now been thoroughly overhauled and renamed and are in service for the Allies, carrying munitions or food. The refitting of the remainder is almost complete. The Shipping Minister, Mr. R. S. Hudson,Reuter. - 76 words
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Article78 1940-05-02 25 .—Reuter. Panama, Apr 29. A SECRET store of arms, including German sub-machine guns, was seized early yesterday morning by the Panamaian police, and a number of arrests has been made. No further details are available. The police are believed to be search ing for other.—Reuter. - 78 words
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Article, Illustration50 1940-05-02 25 French fighters, in co-operation with British anti-aircraft batteries, recently shot down one Dornier and one Heinkel 11. The German machines crashed near each other after a short engagement with the French fighters. Picture shows the crashed Dornier, being examined by French and British airmen.50 words
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Article60 1940-05-02 25 i.—Reuter. London, Apr. 30. IT was made known in London last night that since Apr. 8, 28 German transports and supply ships have been sunk, besides ten which were hit by torpedoes and probably sunk and the German ship Maine, which was scuttled. The Germani.—Reuter. - 60 words
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176 1940-05-02 25 Reuter. Cairo, Apr. 30. fREAT BRITAIN’S Middle East army received further Empire representation yesterday when the first contingent of the Rhodesian Territorial Force arrived at Suez. Some of the force is being drafted to Britain, but most of it will stayReuter. - 176 words
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52 1940-05-02 25 .—Reuter. Trieste, Apr. 30. TWO trans-Atlantic passenger services between Italy and North and South America respectively were inaugurated yesterday. The 24,500-ton motor ship Vulcania left Trieste yesterday morning fur South America and the 31, 000-ton liner Roma left on the Trieste-New York route in.—Reuter. - 52 words
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Article18 1940-05-02 25 .—Reuter. Moscow. Apr 30 AN agreement has been signed here finally fixing the Soviet-Finnish frontier.—Reuter..—Reuter. - 18 words
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160 1940-05-02 25 .—Reuter. Belgrade, Apr. 30. IT is understood that repeated flights by German planes over Yugoslavia’s northern frontier during the past seven weeks are the main reason for the announcement that in future foreign military planes violating the Yugoslav frontiers will be fired.—Reuter. - 160 words
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Article128 1940-05-02 25 Reuter Rome, Apr. 29. IT is officially announced that Signor Alfieri. Ambassador to the Holy Sec, has been appointed Italian Ambassador to Berlin in place of Signor Attalico, who has been appointed to the Holy See. Signor Alfieri is known as a fervent admirerReuter - 128 words
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Article57 1940-05-02 25 Washington, Apr. 29 FIGURES issued by the Treasury Department show that the United States shipping reached the highest total in ten years, despite the Neutrality Act. Some 1.042 vessels carried 2.562.000 tons of cargo to foreign destination during January and February compared with 932 ships carrying 2.264.00057 words
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646 1940-05-02 26 (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Apr. 28. EXCITING cricket to-day on the padang was a feature of C*the two-day match between the Singapore Cricket Club and the Selangor Club, which ended in a draw three646 words
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Article181 1940-05-02 26 IN a cricket match played at Seletar on Sunday, Johore Bahru beat the Seletar Airmen by 30 runs. The scores were: R.A.F. SELETAR Peters lbw Challen 13 Moore b Marshall 1 Brett c and b Challen 20 Powell b Marshall 14 Thompson b Challen 10181 words
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Article288 1940-05-02 26 COMBINED R.A.F. TEAM BEAT CRICKET CLUB BY 95 RUNS Spencer, Wills Bray Play Big Part In Victory I TWO fine bowling performances by Wills and r. I enabled the R.A.F. (Malaya) to score a good v i c t'!J by 95 runs over an S.C.C. side in a cricket mat-S288 words
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Article57 1940-05-02 26 (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Apr. 27. LALL Singh scored his second century of the season io-day when he made 112 for the Indiana, who totalled 189 runs in a cricket match against the Postal Union. The Postals replied with 143. towards which Hussein57 words
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Article275 1940-05-02 26 •THE S.C-R.C. beat the Police by 16 runs in a cricket match at Hong Lim Green on Sunday. It was a “bowlers’ day,” Swee Law taking four wickets for 39 runs for the S C.R.C. and Rajah and Sullivan sharing the bowling honours for the Police.275 words
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220 1940-05-02 26 L. CPL. PICKLES, who took flvj wickets for 32 runs and sc re< *jjl runs, was chiefly responsible for t J victory of the Manchester j over the Singapore Colts m a of cricket played at Tanglin on Suna I The Singapore220 words
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326 1940-05-02 26 (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Apr. 25. THE suggestion that the Government be approached on the 1 question of a grant of some suitable land for the erection of a stadium for all kinds of sports to be held, and providing facilities326 words
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679 1940-05-02 1 n STRONG appeal to companies engaged in the growing of i tropical products and to all planters to contribute encrously to the Planters’ Benevolent Fund of Malaya, in pite of other appeals for aid, is made in the annual679 words
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99 1940-05-02 1 (From Our Own Correspondent.) London, May 1. ESTIMATES of world tin production, contained in the statistical bulletin of the International Tin Committee, issued at The Hague, are as follows: March: 22,000 tons. February: 15.700 tons. First quarter. 1940: 52.600 tons. Fourth quarter.99 words
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40 1940-05-02 1 Apr' 2s Spot May-June July-Sept. Oct.-Dec. 5 ov* 35% 34% 3414 10 15/16 55 36 35 34% 10 15/16 2 37 36% 35% 34% 10 15/16 30 36 36 35 3414 10% fi* JU, 3<t Pt40 words
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Article306 1940-05-02 1 London, Apr. 30. rhe loliowmg are to-day'a closing middle quotations Shares are ol £1 denomination unless otherwise stated: Con noan 5% 1944-64.. 108% Funding Loan 4% 1960-90 111 War Loan 3%% ***** +14 Com Union Assce (Units) 7 Prudential Assce ‘A’ 25Ms Royal Asset 7 +14 Great306 words
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645 1940-05-02 1 THE annual meeting of the Borelli Rubber Go., Ltd. was held at Kuala Lumpur on Friday. Mr. G. Wiseman presided. The chairman said: If you will turn to the balance sheet, you will note that we have transferred $50,000 from our general reserve to645 words
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Article37 1940-05-02 1 TIN production for the quarter ended Mar. 31 is reported as follows: Hours Yardage Piculs ore Ayer Hitam 5,^L The estimated mine profit for Ayer Hitam Tin Dredging Ltd., for the quarter, was .C 43,550.37 words
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908 1940-05-02 2 •THE annual meeting of Bukit Kepong Rubber Estates, Ltd., was held at Kuala Lumpur on April 23, Mr. D. St. L. Parsons presiding. The chairman said Thanks to the benefit of improved market conditions during the second908 words
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Article120 1940-05-02 2 THE Parit Perak Rubber Co., Ltd., made a profit for the year ended December last of $49,259 compared with $7,213 the previous year. The directors, at the annual meeting to be held at Penang on Saturday, will recommend the payment of a final dividend120 words
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104 1940-05-02 2 A DIVIDEND of 10 per cent, for the year ended December last, was approved at the annual meeting of the Sze Hai Tong Banking and Insurance Company, Ltd., Singapore. The net profit for the year was reported at $266,558 and the amount104 words
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Article133 1940-05-02 2 'J’HE Singapore Chamber of Commerce Rubber Association held Its 1,483rd auction on Apr. 24 when there was catalogued 1,557,298 lb, 695.22 tons; offered 1,433,711 lb, 640.05 tons; sold 874.420 lb, 390.37 tons. SPOT London lid. New York 19*4 cents. PRICES REALIZED Ribbed Smoked Sheet Cents Per Lb.133 words
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660 1940-05-02 2 “MALAYA must face squarely her duty to the Empire and pay her proper share for this crusade to restore right over might,'* said Mr. Lee Kong Chian when presiding at the annual meeting of the Chinese Bankers Trust660 words
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282 1940-05-02 2 JHE annual meeting of the Ea era Realty Company Ltd held in Singapore on Saturday’ T chairman, Mr. Lee Kong Chb said: 1 h av e little to comment on the counts because I think they are ou clear and an analysis282 words
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Article89 1940-05-02 2 THE directors of the General Accide Fire and Life Assurance Corpor tion, Ltd., are to recommend the pa ment, on May 1, of the follow» dividends, subject to income tax: A final dividend of 2V2 ceI (making 5 per cent, for the year) < preference shares and89 words
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Article101 1940-05-02 2 A PRELIMINARY statement issu by the directors of Thornycro (Singapore), Ltd., after a meeting a week, says that “in view of tne u certain outlook due to war conditi the directors deem it prudent to serve the liquid assets of the comp and regret, therefore,101 words
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Article46 1940-05-02 2 TIN production lor January-Ma rch reported as follows piculs Hours Yaraagt 7069 Sungei Way righ ts (includes proceeds of Q u( purchased) f 0 r sun^ The estimated mine P r fl V c qU arte Way Dredging Ltd., for Jan.-Mar. was £42,900.46 words
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Article1095 1940-05-02 3 S TOCKS AND SHARES Issued By Fraser And Co.» exchange and stock brokers. Singapore, May 1, 10 a.m. MINING Buyers Sellers Val 4/7% 5/-xd 4 1. Amp» 1 ,i 6/9 6/3 J/- Austral 35/ j 7/ £1 Austra; ai/ aa/ Cl Ay" 0.68 0.67 1 Ayer Vi 21/- 22/II Bsngrw1,095 words
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Article38 1940-05-02 3 TIN output for the quarter ended Mar. 31 is reported as follows: Hours Yardage Tons ore Tronoh Southern Tronoh Estimated mine profits for the QuarMines Ltd'., £]l.p 8 Southern Tronoh Tin Dredging Ltd.. £44,239,38 words
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807 1940-05-02 3 *pHE additional 2Vi per cent, export tax on rubber had been readily accepted by the industry, stated Mr. (5. V. Miles when presiding at the annual meeting of the Mentakab Rubber Company, Ltd., in Singapore on Monday. The chairman said:— Since we last807 words
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Article125 1940-05-02 3 Singapore, May 1, noon. Buyer» Seller» Qtmblei I 7 5o Hamburg cube glt.oo Java Cube 112 00 Pepper White Muntok tl&OO White $l4 50 Black IS Copra 9 Mixed $3.40 Sun Dried $3.80 Sago Flour No l 15.90 Fair $5.90 Sarawak $5.00 Jelotong Palembang $16.50 £2* Sarawak125 words
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Article32 1940-05-02 3 RUBBER harvests during March were as follows: lb. Perak River Valley 31 532 Ayer Molek 22,70« Narborough (F.M.S.) *****8 Puslng 103 401 Henrietta 121,400 Bunegl Matang 39,500 Broome 180 20032 words
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Article42 1940-05-02 3 THE official price of tin in Singapore a on Apr. 25 was $125 per picul of 133 l/3rd lb. on Apr. 26 $125%; on Apr. 27 $125%; on Apr. 29 $125.75; on Apr. 30 $124.25; on May 1 $124.50.42 words
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103 1940-05-02 3 FRASER COMPANY LIST OF CURRENT DIVIDENDS Singapore, Apr. 30. 5 pm. Total for Er. Ulv financial veaf Company Dividend Close to d.u Amnaf Tin 12% tax Apr May tt Apr. 30 Pahang L/ 1C Apr 30 May 11 May 1 Petaling 15% int. 5% tonus Apr. May 4 Apr. 26103 words
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