The Straits Budget, 27 June 1940
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Title Section30 1940-06-27 1 The Straits Budget BEING THE WEEKLY ISSUE OF THE STRAITS TIMES L ESTABLISHED NEARLY A CENTURY.) No. 4298. SINGAPORE, THURSDAY. JUNE 27, 1940. Price 25 cts., (S.S. Currency) or 7^30 words
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Article, Illustration876 1940-06-27 1 Singapore, Wednesday. I T HE steady flow of contributions to the War Fund continues and the total reached this morning was $2,492,740. The following are the big donations of the week: General Electric Co., Ltd.. $10,000; Eastern United Assurance Corporation. Ltd., $5,000; Caldbeak Macgregor, Ltd., $5,000;.—Straits Times picture. - 876 words
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Article, Illustration152 1940-06-27 1 These who attended last iveek's Conway-Worcester Old Boys Association dinner at the Adeiphi hotel were Front row, left to right Lieut H. C Upton R.N.V.R., (Worcester 1923-25); Mr. C. J. Church iWorcester *****8); Mr. H D. Crisp, (Conway 1918-21); Rear-Admiral T. B.152 words
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Article1095 1940-06-27 1 sands more have yet to die. —Straits Times, June 20. h three weeks nearly two and a jj million dollars has been con* rb uteri to The War Fund launched the Colony. In the same period early $400,000 has been subscribed c a similar fund in thesands more have yet to die.—Straits Times, June 20. - 1,095 words
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Article1183 1940-06-27 1 American interests.—Straits Tmes, —June 21. President Roosevelt’s appointment of two of the most vigorously proally Republican politicians to key posts in the Democratic Administration marks the end of isolationism in the United States. The exact form of the changes in policy that are obviously pending is not yetAmerican interests.—Straits Tmes, —June 21. - 1,183 words
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Article1016 1940-06-27 2 ment to our Times, June 22. During the last war, Great Britain’s leading newspaper proprietor, Lord Northcliffe, held several posts under Government. He did a great deal of propaganda work with conspicuous success. After his death, the Crown of Fleet St. lemained in dispute for a while,ment to our Times, June 22. - 1,016 words
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Article1180 1940-06-27 2 menace of Hitlerism. —Straits Times, June 24. In the early stages of the war it was the fashion to attempt some differentiation between Germans and Nazis. We were fighting Hitler and his satellites, and not the German people, who were held in bondage by a ruthless administration. Thatmenace of Hitlerism.—Straits Times, June 24. - 1,180 words
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Article953 1940-06-27 3 Straits Times, June 25. France is dead—but the French Empire lives on. The representatives of the Bordeaux Government have completed in Rome that shameful capitulation the first act of which was staged in the Forest of Compiegne. Throughout Germany and Italy flags are flying and bells are ringing;Straits Times, June 25. - 953 words
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Article1135 1940-06-27 3 .—gtraits Times, June 26. In a recent leading article resigned to stimulate the flow oi contributions to The War Fund, w drew a grim picture ol the eonditioi which would prevail in this count r. in the event of a German victory. We hope there are not many.—gtraits Times, June 26. - 1,135 words
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Article125 1940-06-27 4 <Fiom Our Own Correspondent» Kuala Lumpur, June 24. THE Eurasian community of Kuala 1 Lumpur has suffered a loss through the death of Mr. Leslie F. Koch to-day. after an illness lasting some months He had been teaching at the Victoria Institation125 words
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Article, Illustration98 1940-06-27 4 former Japanese Foreign Minister under Premier Nobuyuki Abe, is to sail from Yokohama on July 10 to visit the Netherlands Indies and the Philippine Islands, according to a report from Tokio. Whether Admiral Nomura will visit Singapore in the course of his trip is not known locally.98 words
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56 1940-06-27 4 THE PREMISES of the Asiatic Petro--1 leum Companv »S.S.>, Ltd., known as the Woodlands Depot. Singapore, have been declared a Protected Place under the Defence Regulations, and may be entered only with a pass containing the bearer’s photograph and signed by the manager of the56 words
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Article72 1940-06-27 4 IT is notified in the Straits Settle- ments that postal articles intended for an addressee on any of His Majesty's ships shall show an address only in the following form: “H.M.S (Name of Ship», c/o Fleet Mail Officer, H.M. Naval Base, Singapore.” Any postal article in72 words
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DOMESTIC OCCURRENCES
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Article75 1940-06-27 4 At 60 Grange Road, Singapore, on June 19th, to Dulcie. wife of Frank. H. Goodall, a son. At the Penang Maternity Hospital on June 18 1940, to “Ricky.” wife of Dr. Gwyn Jones. Kulim, of a daughter. Both doing well. ALEXANDER.—To Winifred, wife of H. M Alexander, a son,75 words
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Article79 1940-06-27 4 The engagement is announced of Leelawattee elder daughter of Mr. Mrs. A. E. Perera, of No. 6 Tiger Lane, Ipoh, to Mr. P. V. Samuel, B.Sc., of Messrs. Wearne Bros Kuala Lumpur. WEE-SOH.—The engagement is announced between Mr. Wee Hang Bee, only son of Mr. and Mrs. Wee Teow79 words
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373 1940-06-27 4 J7MPHASIS that it was important, under the present conditions for students of ,ht Kim* Edward VII College of Medicine to do their utmost to pa their examinations and qualify in the minimum period, was laid by Or. G. V. Allen, principal of373 words
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Article386 1940-06-27 4 Leaders— I Dollars Or Death I America’s Role Prospects Of victory France's Agony y Cease Fire Brutal Masters 'B Financial Supplement ll Financial and i I to date, following'page Ne I Malayan General --Hm N ew Restrictions On European I B Salesrmm r |lned na8tr i Gifts After Weddin*386 words
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Article149 1940-06-27 4 AMENDMENTS to the Singapore Municipal building bylaws, designed to open the district in Orchard bounded by Scotts Road. Tanglin R° aa and Nassim Road, for business development. will be considered at a spc meeting of the Commissioners to-mor-row. The special meeting will fi'H o ordinary meeting.149 words
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Obituary87 1940-06-27 4 DEATHS On 20th June. 1940. at No. 14 Adis Road. Singapore, Madam Leong Kwong Hin, beloved sister of Mr. Eu Tong Sen at the age of 53 years. TAUM lirTT t t < w JOHN WILLIAM HARRINGTON at his home in London. April 17 1940. Aged 63 years. Interred at87 words
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827 1940-06-27 5 ALL leave from the Colony for male British Europeans A between the ages of 18 and 41, except for special reasons, has been stopped as from June 25. Some men over 41827 words
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Article84 1940-06-27 5 THE property of the East Asiatic Company, Ltd., in the Colony has been vested in the Public Trustee. The company is now carrying on business in the Colony under control of the Public Trustee under the name of “The East Asiatic Company (Straits Settlements)” and all cheques84 words
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281 1940-06-27 5 BUKOM STORE MANAGER SALESMAN FINED Partner Of Firm Acquitted On Food Control Charge ABDUL RAHMAN, a partner in the firm of Naina Mohan med and Sons, of Rallies Place, Hamid Sultan, the manager, and Mohamed Mydin, a salesman, of their branch at Pulau Bukom, were charged in the Singapore fifth281 words
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271 1940-06-27 5 a Chinese wedding in, Singapore on Sunday, the bridegioom and his father presented cheques of $l,OOO each to The War Fund in honour of the occasion. The bridegroom was Mr. Pang Leong Chwee, eldest son of Mr271 words
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301 1940-06-27 5 AT the last meeting of the Legislative Council it was agreed to send a message of loyalty to the Crown and of support of the Government and people of Great Britain. This was proposed by the Senior European member and supported by the301 words
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Article41 1940-06-27 5 TIIE Officer Administering the Government, Mr. S. W. Jones, was unable to attend the Federal Council meeting at Kuala Lumpur on Wednesday. He is suffering from influenza pharyngitis and was admitted to hospital on Sunday.41 words
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Article232 1940-06-27 5 A PROPOSAL to give $5OO to The War F und was carried unanimously at the annual meeting of the Singapore Catholic Benevolent Association at the Singapore Catholic Club on Sunday. “A major war is won not by the longest sword but by the longest purse,” said232 words
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341 1940-06-27 6 “IT is time rioters were taught, and taught severely, that whereas strikes are legal, violence is a crime,” declared Chief Court Inspector E. Tunn in the Singapore criminal district court on Monday, after eight Chinese labourers had341 words
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380 1940-06-27 6 “BENEFIT OF THE DOUBT” Coroner Driver Of Motor-Car “I GIVE Sydney Robert Burrett the I benefit of the doubt,” said the acting Singapore Coroner, at an inquiry on Monday into the death of a ricksha puller who was knocked down by a motor-car driven by Burrett along East Coast Road380 words
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125 1940-06-27 6 TWO banishees were the first to be 1 dealt with at the opening of the June Assizes before Mr. Justice Pedlow on Monday. In the first case a Teochew named Koh Chuan, who admitted having been banished in 1933, was sentenced to 18 months’ rigorous125 words
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Article39 1940-06-27 6 (From Our Own Correspondent) T_„ Ipoh, June 24. RE sum of $l9O from European jockeys riding at the recent Perak June meeting is included in a list of contributions to the Perak Patriotic Fund, which totals $292,709.5839 words
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Article, Illustration35 1940-06-27 6 Captain H. Hiraidu, for four years Japanese Naval Attache in Rome arrived in Sinqaporc on Sunday on his way back to Tokio to assume new duties in Japan.—Straits duties in Japan.—Straits Times picture.duties in Japan.—Straits Times picture. - 35 words
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Article, Illustration117 1940-06-27 6 This picture was tanen at the Residency, Kuala Trengganu alter ih. unveiling of a portrait of King George VI painted by Mr. N N Namhiunr and presented by the Indian community of Trengganu. in the picture are Mr. G. A de C. de Mowbray, th117 words
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275 1940-06-27 6 DEMARKABLE scenes were witnessed in French IndoChina on Sunday, when news of France’s armistice with Germany was received. Members of the French Ex-Service-men’s Association marched through the streets of Saigon in a demonstration of determination to continue the fight against Germany in spite of275 words
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198 1940-06-27 6 determination of French residents of Singapore to continue the struggle against Germany was emphasised on Monday night at a meeting at the French Club at Mount Elizabeth. About 35 Frenchmen decided to send five delegates to the Colonial Secretary on Tuesday to place the198 words
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Article59 1940-06-27 6 (From Our Own Correspondent) Bangkok. June 24 IfTNG ANANDA. through the Council of Regency, has conferred on tn' Premier of Thailand. Luang Bip”. Songgaram the Insignia of a Knight o the Grand Cordon of the Most Exit* Order of the White Elephant. Founded in 1861. the Grand59 words
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Article, Illustration74 1940-06-27 7 tFrom Our Own Correspondent) London, June 19. 'THERE is no truth in reports that Colonial governors now on leave in Britain are likely to be recalled. Sir Shenton Thomas. Governor of the Straits Settlements is still on holiday at Canterbury He told vie: “The East Coast74 words
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93 1940-06-27 7 SINGAPORE may soon be filmed in colour by a man who has just arrived here fresh from adventures in Finland and Lapland, where he made colour film studies of the peoples there. He is Mi. Francis R. Line, a graduate of the University of93 words
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581 1940-06-27 7 WHEN the Straits Settlements Volunteer Force is called up for continuous training on July 8, a number of units will be attached to Regular Army units in Singapore, while other Volunteer units will have the services of581 words
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467 1940-06-27 7 AN eye-witness account of the: bombing of Brussels, of the massacre of Belgian civilians by “wave upon wave” of German bombers, of the machine-gunning of children by Nazi airmen on the roads leading out of the city, and of German fifth column467 words
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158 1940-06-27 7 MR. T. FOUJITA, well-known Japanese artist who has been painting in Paris with great success for 20 years and witnessed a Nazi air raid on the city, said in Singapore on Sunday that Britain would undoubtedly beat Germany—“because the British have the158 words
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Article89 1940-06-27 7 From Our Own Correspondent) Ipoh, June 23. WORK has begun on the erection of another modern cinema in Ipoh It will be the third to be built here within two years. Costing about $lOO,OOO, the building is situated near the Junction of the Anderson Road. Chamberlain89 words
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334 1940-06-27 7 NEW drug being used in Malayan hospitals Ls expected to save a considerable number of people from deaths from pneumonia, the disease which 'ills several thousands in Malaya every year. This drug is sulphapyrldine. Before being334 words
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144 1940-06-27 7 REAR-ADMIRAL T B. Drew, RearAdmiral, Malaya, presided at. the second annual reunion dinner of the Conway-Worcester Old Boys’ Association of Malaya, at the Adelphi Hotel, Singapore, last week. The members ol the association served In the naval and mercantile marine training144 words
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Article18 1940-06-27 7 The promotion of Mr J D Dailey. Superintendent, Malayan police Service. to be Senior SuperinfCndent has been gazetted18 words
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Article, Illustration1478 1940-06-27 8 “CHORTAGE of rubber is likely to be one of the chief factors by which the war effort of the Axis powers can be brought to a standstill in the long war which, unhappily, seems to be inevitable,” said1,478 words
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194 1940-06-27 8 yHE tribunals appointed in the Straits Settlements under the Compulsory Service (Local Forces) Ordinance and the Local Forces (Training) Ordinance are as follows SINGAPORE Mr. J. C. Cobbett (chairman) advocate and solicitor, and a partner of the law Arm of Rodyk and Davidson; Mr.194 words
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Article128 1940-06-27 8 —Reuter. London, June 19. REPLYING to a queston in the House AV of Commons to-day, Mr. G. H. Hall, Under-Secretary for the Colonies, said there was legislation providing for compulsory military service in the British Solomon Islands, Ceylon, the Falkland Isles. Fiji. Gilbert and Ellis.—Reuter. - 128 words
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Article43 1940-06-27 8 (From Our Own Correspondent) Penang, June 23. T*HE Chinese Consulate in Penang will open a branch office in Acheen Street, Penang, to-morrow, tor the convenience of persons wishing to obtain passports. The main office is at Northam Road.43 words
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Article, Illustration76 1940-06-27 8 Cathedral Wedd ing Mr. L. H. T. Caulfield was married to Miss Bertha Lilian Parsons, at St. Andrew's Cathedral last Friday The bridegroom is the son oj Mr and Mrs. Francis Caulfield of Sheffield, England. The bride's parents are Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Parsons of Singapore. The Veil. Archdeacon76 words
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Article132 1940-06-27 8 IT is intimated in New York trade circles that the United States has virtually agreed to buy 100.000 tons of crude rubber from Great Britain. The purchase will be a cash transaction involving about £11,000,000, says Reuter. After a Military Committee secret session in Washington last132 words
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137 1940-06-27 8 A PROPOSAL to donate $lOO to The War Fund was made at the annual general meeting of the Singapore Chess Club at the Adelphi Hotel last week. The suggestion was made by Mr. F. C. Peck, president of the Club, and seconded by137 words
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Article76 1940-06-27 8 TO improve the awkward corner the junction at which Siglap turns right into Changi Road, Singapore Improvement Trust is a quiring six lots of land in the ar s a The land will be used for widei the road. Changi Road has recently been J76 words
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473 1940-06-27 9 Singapore, June 20. WEEKLY air mail service from Sydney (Australia) to Durban (Natal), via Singapore and Cairo—connecting with the surface mail to London via the Cape of Good473 words
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Article70 1940-06-27 9 ‘H’rom Our Own Correspondent) London, June 7. IV/lISS PATRICIA SHELLEY, younger daughter of Mr. M. B. Shelley, of IJ'gh Bank, Rustington, and of Mrs Cavendish. Brimpton Common, Berks, lf j to marry Mr. Geotfrey Christian. f ter son of Mr. and Mrs. Percy Christian, of Rustington,70 words
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193 1940-06-27 9 (From Our Own Correspondent.) London, June 21. THE United States Rubber Company reports that after three years of experiments it has produced rubber and steel armourplate for war planes. This new compound possesses greater resistance to bullet penetration193 words
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Article42 1940-06-27 9 Lieut. J M. de Souza Leitoa of the Portuguese garrison in Macao, arrived in Singapore on Sunday with his wife and children on their way back to Portugal. On the same ship are also two priests of the Portuguese Mission to Macao.42 words
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Article, Illustration59 1940-06-27 9 The Queen paid a surprise visit to wounded men of the BE F. after their arrival at a tear hospital in the south of Enqland. Nazi bombers attacked them on their way across Channel from France, but without success. Her Majesty is talking to Lance-Corporal59 words
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341 1940-06-27 9 Singapore, June 20. TO-DAY, in the pleasant grounds of Raffles College more than 100 girls and youths will enter a new life with their formal admittance as freshmen undergraduates. For those who come from upcountry, and who341 words
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262 1940-06-27 9 A 81-WEEKLY air link is now operated by the British Overseas Airways Corporation between Bangkok and Hong Kong. The service is scheduled to connect at Bangkok with the weekly flying-boat service to and from Singapore, and at Hong Kong with the weekly262 words
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118 1940-06-27 9 ON their next pay day, labourers employed by the Rural Board Health Dcpar mi nt will bring their homegrown agricultural produce to a show at wnleh $2O, d mated by Mr. C Reuben, will be given as prize money. Th'< win revealed by Dr118 words
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Planting Topics
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1950 1940-06-27 10 FROM OUR PLANTING CORRESPONDENT WILL the hedge system for the planting of rubber trees ever become a recognized practice The question is raised by an interesting article written by Mr. R. A. Y. Caruth and published in the Straits1,950 words
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Article107 1940-06-27 10 A GOVERNMENT Gazette notification last week states that the Singapore Rubber Workers’ Association has been dissolved because “it appears that the Society is being used for unlawful purposes.” The step is taken under Section 17 of the Societies Ordinance, in wliicn it is provided that whenever107 words
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Article121 1940-06-27 10 HOLLYWOOD FILM WRITER’ S VISIT IJ7ARNER Brothers’ screen writer lor ft all of Bette Davis’s films, arrved at Singapore trom Batavia last wee* With his wile. He is Mr. Casey Robnson a former New York newspaperman and sub-title writer in silent films. He left for Hong Kong later to board121 words
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Article102 1940-06-27 10 (From Our Own Correspondent» London June 5. DR. George lan Watson, youngest son of Sir Malcolm Watson and the late Lady Watson, formerly of Wang, was married in Glasgow Cathedial June 1 to Miss Caroline Murray Gilchrist, elder daughter of D v and MJohn Gilchrist,102 words
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241 1940-06-27 10 WOMAN’S outlook to-day has been revolutionized and an increasing demand is being made on her services, emphasized Miss Flora Alexine Knight, activity secretary of the Y.W.C.A., Singapore, in a talk on ‘'Women and Education” to the Singapore Rotary Club last week. The need241 words
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290 1940-06-27 11 CALVAGE operations will begin shortly on the cargo and J hulk of the Norwegian vessel Hoegh Transporter, which hank when she struck a mine in one of the prohibited areas 0 n entering Singapore harbour on the night290 words
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Article, Illustration149 1940-06-27 11 iKiom Our Own Correspondent.) London, June 19 I lEUT.-General W. G. S. Dobbie. the former G.0.C., Malaya, who is now commanding the troops in Malta and is also acting Governor of the Colony, is reported to be a tower of strength149 words
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Article98 1940-06-27 11 (From Our Own Correspondent) London, June 20. HEROES of the B.E.F. include 2nd. Lieut. Philip Kindersley, son of the late Mr. R. C. M. Kindersley, pioneer planter and Federal Councillor. He was born at Kajang. Ho wins the Military Cross for his great courage in98 words
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Article388 1940-06-27 11 Subscriptions to the Polish Relief Fund in Singapore now total $2.140. according to the second list issued last week. The second list is as follows: Mrs. Nagel’s list; Chin Ho and Co. $100; Mr. and Mrs. Nagel $2O; Mrs. Tay Llan Teck $2O; Mr. Raab $2O;388 words
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Article62 1940-06-27 11 (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, June 18 ACCORDING to an announcement by th A chartered Bank to-day, local contributions to the Malaya Patriotic Fund have nov. passed the $300.000 mark. The actual total is $303,348.53. Included in the contributions Ls a sum o! ci i 7« 2362 words
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Article, Illustration74 1940-06-27 11 The saloon car in the centre of the picture is stated to lave gone into a drain on Tanglin Road after a collision with two other cars, which were empty and parked on the left hand side of the road at about 2 a m.died in the drain. No one was injured. Straits Times picture. - 74 words
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379 1940-06-27 11 (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, June 20. |T is understood that July 9 has been fixed as the date for 1 the mobilization of the F.M.S. Volunteer Force for special training under the Bill which will become law at next week’s special meeting of379 words
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366 1940-06-27 11 A CHINESE boy, aged about 12 or 13 years, related in the coroner’s court last week how his brother was killed by a fall from a swing in a Chinese school in Club Street. The Coroner Mr. W. MacQuarrie was366 words
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Article92 1940-06-27 11 Mr George Sherwood Connor, of the South British Insurance Company, was married to Miss Elizabeth Agnes Gordon, at the Presbyterian Churc.i, Singapore last week The Rev. Stephf n Band officiated The bride, who was given away by her father. Mr. Howard Gordon, wore a white lace gown with92 words
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265 1940-06-27 12 (From Our Own Correspondent) Ipoh, June 19. LAU YING, a pork-seller, appeared before Mr. P. F. Y. Radcliffe, in the Ipoh First Magistrate’s court yesterday, on three charges of endeavouring to influence public opinion in a manner likely265 words
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Article19 1940-06-27 12 Mr. W. E. Pepys, former General Adviser, Johore, who is now General Adviser, Sarawak, was in Singapore last week.19 words
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Article, Illustration36 1940-06-27 12 General Lord Gort, Commander-in-Chief of the 8.E.F., (right) photographed with the Secretary jf State for War, Mr. Anthony Eden, and General Sir John Dill, Chief of the Imperial General Staff, in Whitehall.36 words
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329 1940-06-27 12 jRGING the Chinese in Malaya to give the fullest possible support to the British authorities and to refrain from participating in agitation likely to disturb the peace of the country, the Chinese Consul-General, Mr. Kao Ling-pai, has329 words
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512 1940-06-27 12 Indian Troops Fly Over Island Visit Dockyards (By A Special Correspondent.) 'J'KOOPS of the Indian Army now serving in Malaya have recently toured the Singapore Naval Base dockyard, inspected warships there, and some have made flights over Singapore island in R.A.F. aircraft. As the camp of the sth/2nd Punjab Regiment512 words
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Article63 1940-06-27 12 MR. J. F. St. John Eber was admitted as an advocate and solicitor in the Straits Settlements before the acting Chief Justice, Mr. Justice a’Beckett Terrell, in the High Court last week. Making the application, Mr. F. H. Vaux said tha* Mr. Eber was the son of Mr.63 words
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297 1940-06-27 12 THE Chinese (T.antlu p nt men*. Singapore, ha, at a meeting ot a special commit,* to drop its proposal to erect $300,000 four-storied l,ail,li ng 1 to continue occupation of sent premises in Hill Street. The committee reached this297 words
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Article68 1940-06-27 12 .—Reuter. Batavia, June 17. FOUR members of a fanatical religious group, armed with knives attacked the military guards before the Radio Holland building at Tandjong Prlok yesterday morning. One corporal and cne sentry were killed and a policeman was wounded Three of the fanatics were.—Reuter. - 68 words
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270 1940-06-27 12 JTN VIS AGING the possible extent of daily water consumption in Singapore eight to ten years hence, the water department of the Singapore Municipality last year began investigations of the possibility of drawing water from the Johore River at a point near270 words
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390 1940-06-27 13 A LARGE portion of the Singapore Harbour Board wharf area will be a-“ protected place under the Defence Regulations as from July 1, according to a Gazette notification issued last week. Tho general public will not be allow- ,ci into390 words
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187 1940-06-27 13 IN view of the fact that from 6 a.m. on July 1 the Singapore Harbour Board’s wharf area will become a “protected” place under the Defence Regulations, all persons who have business in any part of this area, should make an application,187 words
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Article, Illustration125 1940-06-27 13 —Reuter MR. R. R. Stokes (Labour, Ipswich), last week asked the Under Secretary for the Colonies, Mr. George Hall, whether he would state the qualifications of the present chairman of the Malayan delegation on the International Tin Committee and whether the chairman had any practical experience of—Reuter - 125 words
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Article211 1940-06-27 13 THIS is the first case of its kind to come before me since the new Registration of Dentists Ordinance was passed in 1933.” said Mr. L. C. Goh in the fifth court last week. He made this remark at the conclusion of a case in211 words
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125 1940-06-27 13 L ORD LLOYD, the Secretary of State for the Colonic, hat *ent the following message to The War Fund through the Officer Administering the Government have been very pleased to learn of the success of the Fund for War purposes organized by the125 words
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215 1940-06-27 13 DECAUSE of the rapid development of the upper portion of Orchard Road into a business centre, it is proposed that the area in which Tanglin Road, Nassim Road and Scots Road converge at Orchard Road be made available for215 words
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207 1940-06-27 13 A CTION against alleged Commun- ist agitators in two Singapore rubber factories was taken by the Singapore Police last week resulting in 42 Chinese men 18 women being detained, out of labour forces totalling nearly 300. The two factories concerned207 words
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Article120 1940-06-27 13 THE largest shoe company in Malaya. the Bata Shoe Company, has been pieced under the supervision of the Custodian of Enemy Property, Malaya. The step has been taken as a result of the announcement made recently j n London to the effect that all subsidiar s120 words
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Article217 1940-06-27 13 MEARLY 30,000 handbills are belnn printed by the Chinese Chamber of Commerce in an appeal to Chinese workers in Singapore to beware of agitators in their midst. The appeal stresses the words of the Chinese Consul-General, Mr. Kao Ling Pai, who. in a statement recently, deprecated217 words
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618 1940-06-27 14 NOTWITHSTANDING the outbreak of war, the year under review has proved eminently satisfactory,” says Mr. L. Rayman, president of the Singapore Municipal Commissioners, in his annual report for 1939. The assessed value of618 words
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Article85 1940-06-27 14 Mother Girl Found Dead (From Our Own Correspondent) Penang, June 19. MYSTERY surrounds the death of a Senior Cambridge class schoolgirl. Peggy Chan, aged 17 years, and her mother, aged 55. who were found dead early this morning in a back lane off Carnarvon Street. It is believed that both85 words
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Article, Illustration218 1940-06-27 14 A TRIBUTE to the work of Mr. j William Bartley as president of the Singapore Municipal Commissioners from 1931 to 1939. is paid by j the present occupier of the ottice, Mr. L. Rayman, in his annual report. “Though218 words
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Article88 1940-06-27 14 piFTY officers and men of a Dutch 1 vessel were taken on a sight-seeing tour of Singapore last week by Mr. A. C. Willis, of the Marine Hostel. The tour, arranged by the Marine Hostel authorities, took in Chinatown, the Botanical Gardens, rubber plantations, a pineapple88 words
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229 1940-06-27 14 A RURAL B °3rd market in t pines Road, built Ta $17,000, was described as C st elephant” at a meeting nt ,1 wh >te Board last week g 01 the Rural Reference to the market when the question229 words
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130 1940-06-27 14 TWO Europeans from the Naval Base, a Chinese woman, her three-year-old son. and a Chinese motor-car driver, were injured in a collision between two cars outside Thomson Road police station last week. The Europeans were Mr. S. J. Blendall. inspector of the Electrical Department, who130 words
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Article43 1940-06-27 14 .—Reuter. Shanghai, June 20. THE Mayor of the Japanesesponsored city government of Greater Shanghai has addressed letters to the British, French and Italian consulates-general requesting immediate steps for the withdrawal of third power belligerent troops from Shanghai.— Reuter..—Reuter. - 43 words
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207 1940-06-27 14 A BOUT 20 girls and 90 youths were admitted into Raffles College this year. Five of the girls have been awarded entrance scholarships, and 15 youths from the Colony and the Federated Malay States have also received scholarships. One of the girl “freshers,”207 words
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Advertisement34 1940-06-27 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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Article, Illustration980 1940-06-27 15 THE aftermath of the present war will prove most difficult 1 for Malayan youth, and this was a most opportune time lor inviting it to take stock of itself, declared Mr.980 words
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Article141 1940-06-27 15 (From Our Own Correspondent) Ipoh. June 19 THE funeral of Mr. Henry Eckart, an Australian chief engineer of Kota Bahru Tin Limited, took place yesterday evening at Batu Gajah. Rev. Hamilton Aikin conducted the service. Aged 55, Mr. Eckart died on Sunday evening at the Batu141 words
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145 1940-06-27 15 (From Our Own Correspondent) Penang. June 18. AN armed robbery occurred in a provision shop at the junction of Burmah Road and Penang Road this morning. Seven Chinese, armed with revolvers and knives, knocked at the door of the shop which was opened145 words
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283 1940-06-27 15 gY donating another £60,000 for the prosecution of the war, the Rajah of Sarawak, Sir Charles Vyner Brooke, brings his donations —and of his state—for the purpose of the war to a figure equivalent to £190,000, In October, last year, he presented283 words
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548 1940-06-27 16 Arabella - By Arabella a shock it might give some of us if we could really know how we appeared to those around us! Its a dreadful realization that you may quite unknowingly he a crashing bore. The worst of it is that there548 words
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806 1940-06-27 16 Kay - By Kay THERE are two kinds of A hobbies, the one which amuses and benefits oneself only, and the one which gives pleasure to others as well. in Singapore there are many opportunities for indulging the latter type of hobby as voluntary806 words
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Article, Illustration79 1940-06-27 16 Private Ernest Reginald Georqc Vaughan of the Royal Army Service Corps, Port Canning and his bride formerly Miss Lily Edna Veronica (Ronnie) Angus. The bride is the daughter of Mrs Lily Angus and the late Mr. John W G 4RORS. of Singapore, and the bridegroom is the only sonweek.—Straits Times picture. - 79 words
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163 1940-06-27 16 From Our Own Correspondent) London, June 6. \I7REN is it proposed to set up the Colonial Research Advisory Committee; how is it proposed to recruit its members: and what are to be its precise powers and functions? These163 words
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3567 1940-06-27 17 —Reuter. 'THERE are good and reasonable hopes of final victory.” This statement, the view of the British Government’s professional advisers to the three services, was uttered by Mr. Winston Churchill, the*—Reuter. - 3,567 words
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Article, Illustration26 1940-06-27 18 British and Allied troops wading out a rescuing vessel—a Clyde river steamer, during the evacuation of th* Allied forces from Flanders.26 words
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119 1940-06-27 18 —Reuter \if count Caldecote. leader In the ct Loi-df made a similar statement to Mr Churchill s in the Commons. He mentioned the magnificent contribution by the Dominions to our strength and said the Government had received manv messages from each of them He confine-—Reuter - 119 words
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107 1940-06-27 18 —Reuter. Shanghai. June 20 THE ALLIED authorities in the Far East are closely watching developments affecting Indo-China. Japanese military and naval effec tives are reported to be concentrated in considerable numbers at Hainan Island, it is understood that the defence precautions taken—Reuter. - 107 words
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Article123 1940-06-27 18 —Reuter. Tokio. June 17. jHE Japanese Foreign Office spokesman said to-day that representations had been made to the French authorities in French Indo-China that France was permitting the passage of arms through «heir country and unless this ceased immediately the Japanese Government would have to take—Reuter. - 123 words
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24 1940-06-27 18 Reuter. Washington. June 17. PRESIDENT Roosevelt has signed documents “freezing” French credit< and capital in the United StatesReuter. - 24 words
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Article42 1940-06-27 18 i—Reuter. London. June 18. FTER Marshal Petain's declaration A yesterday, exports of Welsh coal to France were suspended. The order affects many cargoes, including coal cut on Sunday in th« new output drive to meet urgent needs—Reuter.i—Reuter. - 42 words
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435 1940-06-27 18 —Reuter London. j une 21 MARSHAL PETAIN. the Fr/ Prime Minister. i n a bmL nch to his people yesterday S dcast sons why an armistice was Liable and the lessons that p ra Vlt must draw. 1 Fra nce—Reuter - 435 words
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42 1940-06-27 18 .—Reuter. Washington. June 18. BY 76 votes to nil the Senate approveo legislation that the United State; would not acquiesce in the transfer o possessions in the Western Hemisphere from a non-American power to another non-American powder.—Reuter..—Reuter. - 42 words
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Article91 1940-06-27 18 —Reuter Montreal. June JO. CANADIAN Fascists planned to take over Canada “some time in 1840.' according to document* seized in recent police raids and revealed when charges rr J heard against Adrien Arcana, Canadian Fuehrer,*' and ten others to-day. The Crown Prosecutor stateo that the plan.—Reuter - 91 words
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495 1940-06-27 19 .—Reuter. London, June 20. W/ITH Mr. Winston Churchill’s warning that the W Battle for Britain is soon to begin, final preparations for Home defence. are announced in London to-day. These.—Reuter. - 495 words
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130 1940-06-27 19 London, June 20. AN assurance that stocks of food in British are adequate and that the supply of essential foodstulTs is ensured for weeks and weeks, even if nothing entered the country was given by Lord Woolton. Food Minister, in his130 words
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Article625 1940-06-27 19 —Reuter. London, June 20. 'T'illNK before you act but think always of your country before you think of yourself.” These are I part of the instructions given by the British Government to the peo-| pie on the Home Front to prepare j them for any invasion,’—Reuter. - 625 words
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Article, Illustration21 1940-06-27 19 A close-up of the burning oil tanks at Dunkirk, taken from an K.A.F aircraft close inshore.21 words
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Article139 1940-06-27 19 Reuter. New York, June 19. IN a long editorial on Britain as the fortress of Europe, the HeraldTribune refers to the legend of German invincibility. The journal says. But nothing on the German side has been able to withstand the British fighter pilots and youReuter. - 139 words
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Article50 1940-06-27 19 L t V’loluti »1. w r I ft-mbers or fighter arcrafh British Wireless. •PHL British Government has gratefullv accepted the generous olfer of 100.000 voted by tno Gold Const Government with the approval of tlr* legislative Council for he purchase ot to mbers or fighter aircraft. British* L t V’loluti »1. ' w r. . I ft-mbers or fighter arcrafh British Wireless. - 50 words
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295 1940-06-27 19 ISOLATIONISM CONDEMNED Cordell Hull Lust For Power Reuter CiinibriflKe (Mass.), June 20. A SLASHING attack on isola- tionism and a call to men and nations who love freedom to gather in unconquerable defensive forces was made by Mr. Cordell Hull, th*? I J.S. Secretary of State, in a speech atReuter - 295 words
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68 1940-06-27 19 Reuter London. June IK. Statements to the effect that British anti-tank nuns are ineffective against (ierman heavy tanks are denied in authoritative militiry circles h, re On the contrary, it is asserted ,hat then* is abundant proof that Brit'sh anti-tank nuns, when fired at tlfectiveReuter - 68 words
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Article277 1940-06-27 20 AUSTRALIAN NEW ZEALAND TROOPS ARRIVE IN BRITAIN To Form Formidable Part Of Home Fighting Forces London, June 21. THE arrival at an English port of large contingents of Australian and New Zealand troops was announced by the War Office in London yesterday. Their arrival constitutes a timely reinforcement for the277 words
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Article190 1940-06-27 20 —Reuter. FURTHER awards to the B.E.F. lor bravery in France, just announced, comprise four memberships of the Distinguished Service Order, six Military Crosses, three Distinguished Conduct Medals, and four Military Medals. The D.S.O.s. are awarded to Lieut.Col. John Lancaster Lishman, of the Royal Engineers, for.—Reuter. - 190 words
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68 1940-06-27 20 .—Reuter. Cairo, June 18. AUTHORITATIVE reports received here state that more than 600 prisoners, including 200 Italians, have been made by the Allied troops operating in Libya. Twelve tanks and seven guns were also captured. In repeated raids on the Italian bases, R.A.F..—Reuter. - 68 words
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Article67 1940-06-27 20 —Reuter. New York, June 18. ACCORDING to the New York Times’ Montevideo correspondent, Uruguay has discovered a Nazi plot to seize Uruguay with the help of German ex-soldiers from Argentina and turn it into an “agricultural colony of the third Reich.” Twelve local Nazi party leaders—Reuter. - 67 words
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159 1940-06-27 20 —Reuter. London, June 19. “AIRCRAFT production in this country in every category has since May 10 exceeded the” total casualty list, including casualties sustained through accidents at home,” said Lord Beaverbrook. Minister for Aircraft Production, in a statement to—Reuter. - 159 words
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80 1940-06-27 20 .—Rente r. IT is reported that some German troop niovemems S a r Un i e carried out in East Prussia. )e n i? For four days past additional Soviet troops, including m ed units, have been arriving in Lithuania. 0 or 7 Several.—Rente r. - 80 words
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543 1940-06-27 20 Britain’ s Offer Of Act Of Union With France LAPSED FOR TIME BEING London, June 18. MR. Churchill's resolute declaration that Britain tights on to the end, which is well supported by the British Press has been followed by the dramatic announcement of Britain’s offer to conclude a Pact of543 words
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235 1940-06-27 20 Panama, June 21. THERE have been reports of possible Nazi-Fascist action against the Panama Canal either by an attack or sabotage, and there is evidence that the United States authorities are taking these reports seriously. The Canal zone unit of the235 words
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197 1940-06-27 20 Paris, June 19. A NATIONAL defence communique broadcast over the French wireless states that maritime communications in the western Mediterranean are ensured and also states that during the first week of the war with Italy several Italian submarines were sunk in the Mediterranean, particularly197 words
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Article712 1940-06-27 21 London, June 22. HITLER yesterday handed over to the French envoys his conditions for the armistice requested by Marshal Retain, the French Prime Minister, according to the official German news agency. The agency adds that712 words
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67 1940-06-27 21 .—Reuter. Washington, June 19. IN connection with tne recent order forbidding amateurs to communicate with foreign governments, approximately 100,000 wireless operators, both amateur end commercial, had been ordered by the Federal Communications Commission to submit proof of their United States citizenship. This proof will be.—Reuter. - 67 words
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Article27 1940-06-27 21 —Reuter. Madrid, June 19. THE Belgian King’s three children crossed the Spanish frontier to-day en route to Portugal accompanied by about 20 persons.—Reuter.—Reuter. - 27 words
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Article743 1940-06-27 21 TWO ITALIAN AERO-ENGINE FACTORIES BOMBED Successful R. A. F. Operations At Genoa Turin Disclosed ’—Reuter TH n a nit* a j. Ix)ndon, June 21. |HL Air Ministry disclosed to-day that within 24 hours of Italy becoming a belligerent, two of Italy’s largest aero-engine factories, the Ansaldo works at Genoa and’—Reuter - 743 words
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315 1940-06-27 21 1 Reuter and British Wireless London, June 21. INSPIRING stories of personal heroism by members of the Queen’s Royal West Surrey Regiment, similar to those already announced for other regiments, appear in a lurther list of immediate awards by the Commander-in-Chief of1 Reuter and British Wireless - 315 words
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57 1940-06-27 21 .—Reuter Madrid, June 20. AMONG those who crossed the French frontier into Spain at Irun yesterday en route t > Portugal were ex-Empress Zita and her son Prince Otto, the Grand Duchess of Luxemburg, Prince Francisco of BourbonParnia, and Princesses Maria and Isabel and.—Reuter - 57 words
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Article60 1940-06-27 21 SOU III I I of the Japanese Government, basiern News Tokio, June 18. rpHE spokesman of the Foreign Office 1 revealea to-day that the Japanese Government had recently protested to the Netherlands Government againsi the flight of a Dutch plane over the Japanese Mandated Islands In th*SOU III I I *»»*- .. . of the Japanese Government, basiern News - 60 words
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321 1940-06-27 22 Reuter. London, June 22. TBE Air Ministry bulletin states that enemy aircraft concentrated at aerodromes in Germany, France and Holland were attacked by R.A.F. bombers on Thursday and yesterday morning. Squadrons of bombers at midday attacked theReuter. - 321 words
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Article123 1940-06-27 22 .—Reuter. Cairo, June 21. THE R.A.F. communique states that two bombing raids were carried out yesterday on Dire Dawa Abyssinia). Direct hits were registered on a railway station and the workshops nearby. The aerodrome was also attacked and a fire started. Enemy fighters attempted to intercept.—Reuter. - 123 words
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47 1940-06-27 22 Melbourne, June 18. THE Minister of the Interior an- nounced to-day that machinery for settling English war orphans in Australia was complete. He expected that Australia would be willing to take many more than 5,000 children she originally offered to receive.*47 words
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61 1940-06-27 22 London. June 22. Troop-carrying planes of the R.A.F are assisting in bringing back to Britain some of the last British officers and men from France. One of the officers reached London carrying a flag on which 93 swastikas were drawn. He said they represented61 words
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153 1940-06-27 22 London, June 22. i 'J'IIK Air Ministry communique i states that successful air attacks j were made yesterday on an enemy j gun position near Calais. The enemy gun position was a big new' Nazi gun emplacement. British bombers protected by Hurricanes.153 words
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116 1940-06-27 22 Prisoners Internees To Go To Canada Ottawa, June 19. CANADA has undertaken to receive aliens at present interned in Britain and also prisoners of war, announced Mr. Mackenzie King. He added that he has learned through conferences with British officials that Britain wants first to evacuate interness because they might116 words
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Article41 1940-06-27 22 THE official German news agency states that the puppet government of Bohemia and Moravia has formally dissolved the representative bodies. President Hacha, the agency adds, will “from now on assume control o? matters formerly dealt with by these bodies.” Reuter. Reuter.• Reuter. - 41 words
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433 1940-06-27 22 London, June 22. 'J'HE defeat of the French army, the finest in Europe, and subsequent moves of the French Government envisaging capitulation, are attributed in objective French circles to two causes—military views held by the French General Staff and deep-rooted political433 words
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Article115 1940-06-27 22 —British Wireless. London, June 19. PREPARATIONS to meet the threatened invasion of Great Britain are well under way, and the military authorities point out the important part which will be played by civilians when and if the threat materializes. The handicapping effect of refugees on the.—British Wireless. - 115 words
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145 1940-06-27 22 London, j une A N A,r Minis,r > communis states that large-scale o t*, a tlons were carried out on Wed l es day night by the R.a.f., lh j objectives including Lunen, H amm Biefeld, Munster, Duren, Schwert, Euskirchen. Munchen,145 words
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185 1940-06-27 22 UIUIIIV Uiiu A attacks were made without loss.—Reuter and British Wireless. London. June 21. IN a surprise attack on the Germanoccupied aerodrome at Rouen, pilots of a squadron of the RA F. Fighter Command Hurricanes estimate theyUIUIIIV Uiiu A " attacks were made without loss.—Reuter and British Wireless. - 185 words
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58 1940-06-27 22 ,—Reuter. London, June 21 GERMAN and Italian radio Jf„ p rfj„r regarding the Duke, of Windsor have evoked an authoritative ment in London that there is no in the ridiculous suggestion tna order had been made or is c °nte P Qf ed,—Reuter. - 58 words
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82 1940-06-27 22 sented £lOO,OOO to rciiand St. John war organization. ter. WashiQgton, June 21. •THE Senate has passed legis atl n s 1 permitting the President t Red Cross ships into the war z ot when safe conduct guarantee' obtained from all belligerents. Nosented £lOO,OOO to ~ rciiand St. John war organization. ter. - 82 words
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742 1940-06-27 23 London, June 24. a STATEMENT broadcast last night from London in French stated that the British Government find the terms of the Franco-German armistice contravene the solemn agreements made between the Allied governments by reducing the742 words
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Article22 1940-06-27 23 .—Reuter. London, June 22 A TOTAL of 332.995 registered in the A loio class, of which 2.291 were conscientious objectors—Reuter..—Reuter. - 22 words
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382 1940-06-27 23 Reuter. lA>ndon, June 21. ”I|IS MAJESTY’S Government has heard with grief and 11 amazement that the terms dictated by the Germans have been accepted by the French Government at Bordeaux,” reads a statementReuter. - 382 words
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192 1940-06-27 23 ’—Reuter London, June 21. MARSHAL Retain, Prime Minister of the Bordeaux Government which is no longer recognized by (he British Governnvnt, broadcasting Irom Bordeaux a reply to Mr. Winston Churchill’s statement yesterday on the French surrender, said that the French Government’—Reuter - 192 words
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Article34 1940-06-27 23 —British Wireless. Shanghai, June 24. IN the latest list of prisoners of war in British hands there are 60 noncommissioned officers and men of the German air lorce. British Wireless.—British Wireless. - 34 words
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87 1940-06-27 23 Keuter. London, June -4. “EVERYTHING indicates that Great Britain will be called upon to moot tho yreat st sie|?e in tho history of man, declared the United States Ambassador. Mr. J I*. Kennedy, broadcasting to America an appeal for’—Keuter. - 87 words
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127 1940-06-27 23 Reuter. London,Juno 22 THE Moscow radio last night broadcast a statement by the official Tass Agency stating that the number oT Soviet divisions in Baltic countries is only 18 or 20 and not 100. as stated in some quarters. TheyReuter. - 127 words
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1292 1940-06-27 24 Reuter and British Wireless London, June 24. 'THE following statement of the Armistice terms put forward by Germany and substantially accepted by Marshal Petain’s Government was issued in London last night. The armistice will enter into forceReuter and British Wireless - 1,292 words
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Article437 1940-06-27 24 FRENCHMEN ABROAD R ALLY ROUND GEN. DE GAULLE Empire To Continue Struggle: Fullest Support Of Britain London. Jimn of EN. dc Gaulle, Chief of Military (Waff t, L u Reynaud Cabinet, is in London rallying many p possessions and French citizens who wish to fight (in aT 1 action is437 words
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109 1940-06-27 24 Bordeaux, June 24 A STATEMENT issued over the French wireless makes a formal protest against allegations contained in Mr. Winston Churchill’s broadcast yes* terday. The statement adds. “The Government rejects the distlnctio which it is apparently intended make between itself109 words
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22 1940-06-27 24 —Reuter. London, RAILWAY communication d Berlin and Paris will he res within two days, states the wireless.—Reuter.—Reuter. - 22 words
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537 1940-06-27 25 London, June 25. FOLLOWING the signing the Franco-Italian armistice last night, both Berlin and Rome ordered cessation of hostilities against France as from 6.55 o’clock this morning (Malayan time). A Bordeaux message states537 words
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Article60 1940-06-27 25 Reuter. London, June 25. THE Board of Trade has made an export control order, taking effect as from yesterday, under which the export of all classes of goods to French territories in Europe, including Corsica, is prohibited. Revocation of outstanding licences for exports to theReuter. - 60 words
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Article105 1940-06-27 25 .—Reuter London, June 25 THIRTEEN airmen who have between them destroyed 67 enemy planes in air combat figure in the new list of R AF. men awarded either the Distinguisned Flying Cross or Distinguished Flying Medal. Among them is a former clerk, Sergeant Alfred Whitby,.—Reuter - 105 words
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Article89 1940-06-27 25 Reuter. London. June 24 AN Admiralty communique states- Yet another Italian U-boat has been destroyed by British naval forces east of Suez, thus bringing the total of Italian U-boats definitely known to have beer, disposed of to seven.” Italy entered the war on June 10Reuter. - 89 words
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Article18 1940-06-27 25 British Wireless. THE latest figure of German prisoners of war now in Britain is 1.557,British Wireless. - 18 words
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516 1940-06-27 25 ’—Reuter. London, June 25. 'THE Polish armies which have 1 been fighting in France are now landing in England. This was revealed last night in a broadcast speech by General Sikorski. Prime Minister of Poland and Com-mander-in-Chlei of the Polish armed’—Reuter. - 516 words
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Article107 1940-06-27 25 CIM'F Gen. Gamelin has been in disgrace, discussion of his activities has been strongly discouraged by both Britain and France, but the Daily Telegraph's columnist helps to satisfy some of the curl*» sit.v since Gen. Weygand took over. The columnist says that when Gen. Ganiclin was107 words
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Article69 1940-06-27 25 Lisbon, June 24. TUP: British liner Wellington Star has been torpedoed near Cape Finisterre. me «new oi the Wellington Star wore landed Jroin two boats, it is learned in London to-night. Captain Williams and r )i of the rew reached Casablanca in one boat and 17 others69 words
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Article29 1940-06-27 25 Ottawu, June 25. Princess Juliana of the Netherlands with her two daughters have arrived at Government House to stay with the Earl of Athlone and Princess Alice.29 words
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402 1940-06-27 25 British Wireless London, June 25. INTERESTING details of German tanks and the methods of attacking them and of German dive-bomb-ing tactics were contained in broadcast talks yesterday evening by a British second-lieutenant and a major, both recently returned from France. There were, saidBritish Wireless - 402 words
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411 1940-06-27 26 S.C.C. BEAT GENUANG BY EIGHT WICKETS Leckie Bats Bowls Well In Two-Day Game On Padang THE two-day cricket match played between Genuang and the S.C.C. over the week-end, ended in an overwhelming victory for the Cricket Club by eight wickets. In their first innings Genuang were only able to put411 words
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Article107 1940-06-27 26 New York, June 26. AT the Yankee Stadium last night before a crowd of 30,000 Joe Louis retained the world heavyweight title by beating Arturo Godoy, of Chile, on a technical knock-out in the eighth of a scheduled 15-round bout. Ciodoy forced the fight for the first107 words
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Article99 1940-06-27 26 RACE results In briel on Saturday at Kuala Lumpur are: Race 1—Prude S18, $7 Stone Ginger $8 Velocity $9 Race 2—Creme de Menthe $50. $11 Penzance $7 Beacon $10 Race 3—New Zealand $11, $7 Judith Anton $12 Benedict $8 Race 4—Authentic $25. $9 Westenra $22 Constant99 words
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Article153 1940-06-27 26 RESULTS of Sunday’s sailing races at the Royal Singapore Yacht Club are given below The first race in “A” class for the Shenton challenge cup was won by Kathleen 111 (V. C. Bath). Ella Dorothy 111 (H. Worham) was second, while Ann 'E. W. Slight)153 words
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100 1940-06-27 26 «From Our Own Correspondent) Bangkok, June 19. THE tenth annual open golf cham- pionship of Thailand was won for the first time by an amateur, W. J. Gibb, who also won the open championship earlier in the year. Gibb has competed for six years in100 words
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Article, Illustration44 1940-06-27 26 Dr. E. Laidlaw Thompson won the Singapore golf title on Sunday when he beat M. M. Paterson three and one in the Anal played at the Keppel Golf Club. This picture shows Thompson in play.—Straits liompson in play.—Straits Times picture.liompson in play.—Straits Times picture. - 44 words
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238 1940-06-27 26 Another good double by a. c. Growder enabled the Cricket Club to beat the Royal Signals in a cricket match played at Alexandra on Sunday by 112 runs. Growder took seven wickets for 24, and was responsible for the highest score (75),238 words
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88 1940-06-27 26 ("From Our Badminton Correspondent» Ipoh, June 23. SELANGOR annexed the Foong Seong cup by beating Penang by three matches to two in the final of the competition to-day at the Town Hall. Selangor thus avenged a previous defeat she suifered when this tournament88 words
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527 1940-06-27 26 Chin Kee On n Wins Singapore Tennis Title fHIN KEE ONN, M a avan f lawn tennis champion t 1 E mer Perak title holder” daimil fof W SSL" minutes to dispose of Yadi—i h 8 1 himse,f in straith, Ol 3jl ~P e result is a true indication of527 words
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Article58 1940-06-27 26 TWO H.M.S. Malaya Cup soccer matches were played on Saturday, one at Johore Bahru where met Johore and the other at Mo a where Malacca met Negri Sembiia In the match at Johore Bahru, gapore won by eight goals to one. Negri Sembilan beat Malacca m58 words
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Article83 1940-06-27 26 Positions in the first division o| k league including Tuesday’s results an K.RSX d a pu R A.F I* 11 [I J ij }o 20 Chinese 14 8 2 l 20 Fortress R. E 16 >4 19 R A. (9th Reg.) 16 t 13 Argylls 2 9 i83 words
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Miscellaneous56 1940-06-27 26 DOUBLES TOTES The first double tote paid $167 on each of ten winning tickets, and the second double tote paid $768 on each of two tickets on the winning contribution. THE BIG SWEEP The draw on the big sweep, value $66,800, resulted as follows:— FIRST: ***** SECOND: ***** THIRD: *****56 words
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388 1940-06-27 1 (By Our Financial Correspondent) Singapore, June 26. KOMMODITY prices again fell yesterday. Rubber in London was unchanged at 13%d. and was down seven-eighths in New York at 21% cents Tin fell £4 10s. for spot at £261 10s. and £3388 words
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Article83 1940-06-27 1 Wednesday, June 26, noon. Buyer* Seller* Price* Price* No IX R.S S (Spot loose) 36 36% No IX R.S.B tab in case* July 37% 37% G.F A.Q. R.S.S f.o.b in b le* July 35% 36 P.A.Q. R.S.S f.O.b tn Dale* July >■** 35 35% FUTURE83 words
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Article180 1940-06-27 1 rhe following are the exchange rates this morning according to the daily circular Issued by the Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation:— SELLING London T.T 2/4 i/lb London demand 2/4 l'lfi Lyons demand suspended Switzerland demand 207 nominal Hamburg demand New York demand 46 Montreal demand 51 11/16 Batavia demand180 words
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Article111 1940-06-27 1 THE Raub Australian Gold Mining Company, Ltd., output for the four weeks ended June 22 is reported as follows Crushing No. 560 battery treated 7,122 tons rf ore, returning 994 ounces of bullion, equivalent to 947 ounces of fine gold. Retreatment plant treated 10,472 tons of111 words
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Article53 1940-06-27 1 (From Our Own Correspondent) London, June 26. MINCING LANE is particularly anxious to secure immediately a complete ban on speculation in rubber, or, alternatively, a severe restriction of the present freedom in dealings. It is believed that a delegation is visiting the Ministry of Supply to53 words
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Article154 1940-06-27 1 COMMODITIES EXCHANGES (From Our Own Correspondent) London. June 25. COMMODITY and Exchange markets losed as follows with previous quotations In paranthesls:— RUBBER: Quiet. Spot 13%d <l3%d 13%d) August 13d 13Vid (13d 13'.4d) Oct-Dec llTid 12d (ll%d 12d> Jan-Mar ll%d ll%d (ll'/id 11 %»d) New York (opening prices): 22.30 cts (22154 words
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Article108 1940-06-27 1 Singapore. June 26, noon. Buyers Seller» Gambler Hamburg Cube Java Cube 2 50 White Muntok White Copra Mixed $2.60 Sun Dried $2.90 b’*i06 Flour No. 1 Llngga Pair $5.60 $5.60 Sarawak $5.75 lelotono Palembang Banja *J|J Sarawak 518 jU aptoca Small Flake JJ-J® Fair Flake Medium-Flake J”108 words
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Article377 1940-06-27 1 .—Exchange Telegraph London, June 25. THE Stock Exchange was firmer after an easy opening to-day. Prices initially declined but partially rallied on a slight increase in the volume of business. Some leading Industrials recovered previous losses. —Reuter. Con Loan 5% 1944-64 107% KundUig Loan 47# 1960-90 108%.—Exchange Telegraph - 377 words
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Article90 1940-06-27 1 rFrom Our Own Correspondent) London, June 25. The following are to-day “bid” quotations for Fixed Trusts:— British Empire "A” note available British Empire “B” Da British ICmplre Cumulative Do British Empire C’prehenslve Do British Oeneral “A” British Oeneral “B” 10 ir^ BrltLsh General “C” Gold Producers First 1290 words
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Article44 1940-06-27 1 rIE official price of tin in Singapore on June 20 was $133 50 per picul of 133 1 3rd lb. on June 21 $136 25; on 22 $134.50; on June 24 $l3l 50; on Juno 25 $127; on June 26 $127.2544 words
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184 1940-06-27 2 IMPORTERS of Chinese medicines and drugs, preserved fruit and vegetables, and other typically Chinese goods decided on Tuesday to approach the Chinese Chamber of Commerce and the Chinese Consul-General, Mr. Kao Ling-pai, to petition the Governor for184 words
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Article115 1940-06-27 2 .—Reuter. London, June 19. AS a result of arrangements recently concluded the whole of the United States, South American, Philippine, Belgian Congo, Chinese, Thai and Astiatic Turkish interests of Lever Brothers and Unilever have now been transferred to a South African subsidiary company, operating from.—Reuter. - 115 words
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Article77 1940-06-27 2 MALAYAN rubber stocks for May showed a decrease of 14,410 tons compared with the previous month. The total estate stocks were 33,767 tons, made up as follows: Estates over 100 acres, F.M.S., 31,013 tons; estates over 100 acres, S.S., 2,754; decrease compared with April, 3,119. Dealers’77 words
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Article138 1940-06-27 2 The Singapore Chamber of Commerce Rubber Association held its ***** t. auction on June 19, when there was catalogued 1,448,525 lbs, 646.66 tons; offered 1.326,946 lbs, 592.39 tons; sold 464,184 lbs, 207.23 tons. SPOT London 13%d. New York 22 cents. PRICES REALIZED Ribbed Smoked Sheet Cents Per Lb.138 words
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234 1940-06-27 2 IT has been noticed in the Censor--1 ship Department, Singapore, that some people in Malaya are beginning to forget the advice given in the early months of the war with regard to correspondence in wartime. Firms and individuals can assist the censorship and234 words
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Article86 1940-06-27 2 (From Our Own Correspondent) London, June 20. OESULTING from a request by the Rubber Trade Association, speculative business in the commodity is now practically non-existent, but supplies for manufacturers are particularly tight. Dealers are spending hours endeavouring to fulfil orders, though the situation is expected to86 words
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Article96 1940-06-27 2 IN a weekly review of the rubber mar--1 ket, issued on June 20, Guthrie and Cc., Ltd., write The local market has been quiet since our last report. Trading continues to be very restricted in London and latest advices indicate that buyers are somewhat reserved. In New96 words
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Article406 1940-06-27 2 LEWIS and Peat (Singapore), Ltd., in a weekly review of the rubber market, write: The invasion of France and her withdrawal from the economic sphere leaves very little of Europe to which rubber can be sold and shipped, and if it were not for the406 words
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Article40 1940-06-27 2 CROP totals for May are reported as follows: RUBBER Kg. Ankola 6,849 Bajoe Kldoel 121,669 Djasinga 82,737 TJikasintoe 53,970 Langen 52,620 Donowarie 32.500 TEA Hk Ankola 49.394 COFFEE Kg. Bajoe Kidoel 18,533 OTHER PRODUCE Djasinga—Palm Oil 52,53440 words
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Article65 1940-06-27 2 TIN production for the first half of June is reported as follows: Hours Yardage Piculs ore K. Kamunting 309 65,000 346 Thabawieik 319 81,000 488 Fungah Dredge 1 320 135,000 742 Dredge 2 closed down Austral Amal. 571 194,000 692 Pahang Cons. 3,420 Ipoh 573 129,40065 words
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Article22 1940-06-27 2 MAY rubber harvests are reported as follows: lb. Kuala Reman 150 000 Lok Kawi 40 000 Bruseh 55,30022 words
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Article48 1940-06-27 2 —Reuter. O London, June 22. N the money market conditions were slightly more stringent in the latter part of the week owing to the approach of half-yearly settlements. The .£65,000.000 Treasury bill offers were fully allotted at £1 os. 4.97 d which fractionally favoured the Treasury.—Reuter..—Reuter. - 48 words
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196 1940-06-27 2 AN offer to place the faciiiti. A the company and it. w knowledge at the disposal n. Xpett Government should the °t m,„° tll( when It was necessary for the to require manufacture? from their overseas possession,* made by Mr. A.196 words
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Article363 1940-06-27 2 TTHAT the price of tin will fluctuate around the £230-£250 levels is the forecast made in the directors’ report of Renong Consolidated Dredging Company, Ltd. No final dividend will be recommended at the annual meeting of the company at Kuala Lumpur on Friday. The profit for363 words
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Article38 1940-06-27 2 iveuter. The London Chamber of Copimri cularising all trade associate•_ efß making urgent representations to tn nov«®* ment regarding sales to lif* Frcjj ment h&s ment and its agents for which P a not yet been received. —iveuter.iveuter. - 38 words
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Article1197 1940-06-27 3 MINING ts Ue val Buyer» Sellers 4 Ampat Tin 3/- 3/9 5 Austral Amal 4/9 5/3 £l Austral Malay 35/- 37/ £1 Ayer Hitam 17/6 18/6 1 Ayer Weng 0.50 0.55 I £11,197 words
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56 1940-06-27 3 Date Spot June Julv-Sei>t Oct.-Dec Jan -Mar. London June 20 36% 36% 36 33% 32% 13% 21 36% 36% 36% 3374 32% 13% 22 37% 37% 36% 34% 33% 13% 24 37% 37% 36% 34>/ 4 33 V* 25 37 37 36% 34 33 13% 2656 words
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304 1940-06-27 3 (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, June 26. DEFERENCE to the uneasiness of the British population in Malaya who felt they were not pulling their weight in this gigantic war against the forces of hate,, was made304 words
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259 1940-06-27 3 (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, June 26. CRITICISM of the Secretary for Defence for giving “inaccurate information” to the United Planting Association of Malaya, which had caused considerable confusion among estates, was voiced by Mr. S. B. Palmer, the Planting Member, at259 words
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Article99 1940-06-27 3 rE export of minerals from Sarawak during 1930 was valued at $12,383,741 while rubber export* totalled $15,384,928. The principal mineral exports were oils: benzine, $3,871,661; gas oil $514,991; kerosene. $1,189.0017 HtTUW fuel, $5,044,620; machine oil, $3,238. Gold exports were valued at $1,141,155. Royalties paid on oil exports99 words
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89 1940-06-27 3 rE following varieties of Siam unpolished rice are sold by most of the rice dealers in Singapore at four cents a catty:—Kim Chay Chaw Be r Golden Star rough ricei, Oh Toh Cbnw Bee < Black Peach rough rice > These unpolished varieties have89 words
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223 1940-06-27 3 FRASER COMPANY LIST OF CURRENT DIVIDENDS Singapore 1 une 25. 5 p m Book* r°Ui for Company Dividend Close te m financial v#m»t l, s Payable Date tr 1at# Burma Malay 6d No 23 June 24 July 1 ’une 75 2 p Idris Hyd 2 tnt les3 tLX u P223 words
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