The Straits Budget, 4 July 1940
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Title Section31 1940-07-04 1 The Straits Budget BEING THE WEEKLY ISSUE OF THE STRAITS TIMES I ESTABLISHED NEARLY A CENTURY. 1 No. 4299. SINGAPORE. THURSDAY. JULY 4, 1940. Price 25 cts., (S.S. Currency) or 7<31 words
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Article, Illustration1274 1940-07-04 1 Singapore, Wednesday. JN all £300.000 has been paid so far to the Chancellor of the Exchequer from The War Fund which reached a total of $2,816.576 this morning. The biggest contribution over the week was a sum of $lOO,OOO from the Singapore Chamber of Commerce Rubbert week's black-out tests.—Straits Times picture. - 1,274 words
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Article1052 1940-07-04 1 Straits Times, June 27. Now that we have had time lo acij list our ideas following the first hOC k of the French capitulation, it ma y be profitable to examine the prcbable nature of the next phase cl the war. We know that both Germany and ItalyStraits Times, June 27. - 1,052 words
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Article866 1940-07-04 1 from within.—Straits Times, June 28. There are many reports current regarding the imminence of famine conditions in Europe. If such reports came only in British news services there would be some excuse for regarding them as propaganda designed to take our minds off recent military andfrom within.—Straits Times, June 28. - 866 words
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Article145 1940-07-04 1 An Impending Apology Straits Times, June 28. The Hon. Mr. S. B. Palmer appears to have let himself go with a vengeance at Wednesday’s meeting of the Federal Council. He referred in surprisingly bitter terms to the alleged inaccuracy of information given to the U.P.A.M. by the Secretary lor Defence,Straits Times, June 28. - 145 words
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Article1073 1940-07-04 2 democracies.” —Straits Times, June 29. By the law ol averages, we are due for some cheering news of the progiess of the war. Ever since the withdrawal oi Allied troops from Northern Norway we have been called upon to suffer blow after blow The reverses have beendemocracies.”—Straits Times, June 29. - 1,073 words
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Article1157 1940-07-04 2 are unconquerable.—Straits Times, July l. And what is so rare as a day in June? Then if ever, come perfect days; Then heaven tries earth if it be In tune And over it softly her warm ear lays. June is a favourite month for the poets. They haveare unconquerable.—Straits Times, July l. - 1,157 words
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Article816 1940-07-04 3 asking too much Straits Times. July 2. H* an article published in the "trait limes on Saturday last, a ‘"penal correspondent raised the question of listening-in to German nr v broadcasts in English. In the (am- days of the war, many of us in cci in toasking too much ! Straits Times. July 2. - 816 words
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Article284 1940-07-04 3 is wholly unjustified.—Straits Times, July 2. Two official communiques published to-day should serve to restore confidence in the minds of those who have been disposed to exaggerate the significance of recent events in Hong Kong and activities in connection with the defence plans in Singapore. We have theis wholly unjustified.—Straits Times, July 2. - 284 words
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Article1140 1940-07-04 3 straits Times, July 3. While the people of Great Britain wait, apparently with much more impatience than trepidation, for the long threatened attempt to invade their shores, events in the Balkans continue to pursue a course which suggests the early outbreak of war on a large scalestraits Times, July 3. - 1,140 words
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250 1940-07-04 4 MO small craft may move in Sin--11 gapore territorial waters from one-quarter of an hour after sunset to one-quarter of an hour before sunrise, when a Government Gazette notification from the Master Attendant, S.S., issued on Tuesday comes into force. It is not250 words
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76 1940-07-04 4 EXPORTATION of goods from the Colony to a number ot additional countries, including France and some neutral, is now permitted only under licence from the Controller or Deputy Controller ot Restricted Exports, states a Government Gazette notification. The additional countries are: Andorra. Bulgaria.76 words
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Article33 1940-07-04 4 Singapore Fire Department’s 2» ambulance service attended alls last month. Th<> maloritv of specified cases were motor-car accidents <4l > collapse cases <29*. motorlouv accidents <l4». attempted suicides iG and trolley car accidents (10).33 words
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Article, Illustration434 1940-07-04 4 fPHE death occurred at the General Hospital, Singapore, on Tuesday of Mr. W. W. Dean, who had been secretary of the Singapore Amateur Football Association for nine years. Mr. Dean who had been unwell for some time attended to his duties434 words
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Article314 1940-07-04 4 Leaders 1 Where Next i A Time For Realism Preparing To Strike 2 I Flaming June 2 Tainted News Broadcasts 3 The Balkan Cauldron 3 Financial Supplement— Financial and Commercial News to date, following page 26 Malayan General News— AR P Instructors Not To Go To Camp 5 Attack314 words
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DOMESTIC OCCURRENCES
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Article96 1940-07-04 4 AT Singapore. 26th June, to Nan, wife of Capt. W. Forbes Finlayson a daughter HACKETT.—To Jessie, wife oi S. G Hackett. a son, on June 26th at Johore. OWEN JONES.—To Marjory, wife of D. Owen Jones, a daughter, at Batu Gajah. June 26. SELLAR.—To Roma June, wife of James96 words
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Article124 1940-07-04 4 HAMLYN LUNDON.—The engagement is announced between Treleon Courtenay only son of Mr and Mrs. E. E. H. Hamlyn of Fiodsham, Cheshire and Kathleen, daughter TAM R Aw/! n< !Hu ,rs F G Lundon, Singapore. AJ? 0 1 en a 8 is announced of JJ;, an Ghua n Hock, eldest124 words
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Obituary69 1940-07-04 4 heaths CC oI?. EIR t? T Ol o 27th Ju,lc 194 at No. 44. men Road. Singapore. Ludovic Michael Cordeiro, 85 years. C< v^nnv“2 n i ot o June 194 at 272. River «S/if* J, oad Singapore. HENRY PERCY curk, <4 years. Cl Rnfl U H ne Q? o, 194069 words
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2009 1940-07-04 5 A.R.P. INSTRUCTORS NOT TO GO TO CAMP Applications Regarding Three “Key -Men” Before Tribunal rI'HOUT these three men an important phase of our A.R.P. organization—the training of wardens—will have t 0 C ease to function,” said Mr. J. E. Jeans, A.R.P. Director, when he appeared before the Singapore Tribunal on2,009 words
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Article, Illustration38 1940-07-04 5 The Bishop of Mauritius, the Rt. Rev. Hugh Barry, who arrived in Singapore a fortnight q#o from the Seychelles is returning to Mauritius this week. He has visited Muar, Malacca and Seremhan.—Straits and Seremban.—Straits Times picture.and Seremban.—Straits Times picture. - 38 words
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388 1940-07-04 5 COUR men, Cheng Man Sing, 17, 1 Lim Chiap Kweng, 31, Cluing Lim Sow, 21, and Leu Leong Tor, 32, were sentenced to 18 months’ rigorous imprisonment in the Singapore district court on Monday far rioting in Rochore Canal Road on May Day.388 words
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Article136 1940-07-04 5 flE marked increase in the prices of wood, charcoal and oil, on the outbreak of war resulted in an Increase in the number of electric cookers issued on hire in Singapore, states the Municipal Electricity Department. The total number of appliances and motors on hire at136 words
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Article95 1940-07-04 5 THE Planters Conference on The Choice of Planting Material,” which was to have been held on Aug 2 by the RRI har been postponed. The calling up of Volunteers for training in July and August, besides preventing the attendance of many at the conference, would also cause95 words
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409 1940-07-04 6 OTEPS which are being taken in order to bring Singapore’s beach defences to a higher, prearranged state of preparedness in view of the general situation prevailing in the Far East, are announced in an official communique. “They should not409 words
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Article, Illustration267 1940-07-04 6 MR W. Allan Eley, a direclor of Rotary International and manager for South-eastern Asia of the Sun Life Assurance Company of Canada, died at the General Hospital last week. The funeral took place at Bldadcri Cemeiary on Saturday, a memorial267 words
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305 1940-07-04 6 Token* of Remembrance were sent instead of wreaths at the funeral of Mr. Allan Eley. rx ll .y* l b, remern bered that the Rev Dr H B Amstutz, of Weslev Church Singapore, in an address of the Singa- pore Rotary Club suggested changes305 words
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368 1940-07-04 6 CTEPS to immunize school children in Singapore against dreaded diseases—typhoid and diphtheria—are to k* taken shortly. Parents have been asked for their co-operation in allowing their children to he vaccinated and inoculated The usual procedure is to give school368 words
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164 1940-07-04 6 WAR QUEEN’S SCHOLARS Two May Go To Australia /"\N account of the war, Malayas three Queen’s scholars —of whom one is a Singapore student—who were to leave for England in August for their studies —may not go there. Tiie F.M S scho.ar, Rodney Russel! Lam. cf Victoria Institution, Kuala Lumpur,164 words
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156 1940-07-04 6 fTHE Custodian of Enemy Property, Mr. B. F. Bridges, will shortly call for tenders for the stock and plant in Singapore of Fiat S.A., the biggest Italian motor firm in Malaya, which was taken over immediately upon Italy’s entry into the156 words
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Article156 1940-07-04 6 THE death has occurred of Mrs. Tan 1 Tang Niah, widow of Mr. Tan Tang Niah, who was actively connected with a number of Chinese schools and associations in Singapore. Two of her seven sons are wellknown lawyers in Singapore, namely Mr. S. B.156 words
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Article15 1940-07-04 6 Mr. R J Bleakley has been appointed acting Second Assistant Protector of Chinese in Singapore.15 words
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Article142 1940-07-04 6 r[E King’s Messenger, the first magazine of King’s School, was on display at the end of the term exhibition of work held on Saturday. It was edited by the pupils themselves and money for it was collected partly from a special tea at the last end of term142 words
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Article75 1940-07-04 6 THE Bishop of Mauritius, the Rt. Rev. 1 Hugh Barry, who arrived in SingaP v? r fi a f ortni g ht ago from the week S returning t 0 Mauritius this of Mauritius from 1926 to 1931, the Right Rev. Hugh Barry became Bishop of Mauritius75 words
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Article, Illustration756 1940-07-04 7 (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, June 30. •IF Government stated the sum required, at this moment, I it would be speedily subscribed—voluntarily and/or by wav of756 words
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Article89 1940-07-04 7 MORE motor-car drivers, lorry drivers or artificers who are Eritish subjects or British protected persons are required by the garrison in Singapore. These three categories are required at once for enlistment with the Royal Army Service Corps or Royal Indian Army Service Corps for the duration89 words
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81 1940-07-04 7 “TT is considered that in the present 1 emergency it is necessary to train volunteers at full strength so far as possible and to provide for special training.” states the acting Legal Adviser. Johore, Mr. R. Moor, in the Objects and Reasons for the Local81 words
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363 1940-07-04 7 “THERE is no intention whatever on the part of this 1 Union to hold a pistol at the heads of employers and demand ridiculous terms,” declared Mr. Tay Lian Teck at the annual meeting of the Clerical Union363 words
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Article58 1940-07-04 7 ON the occasion of his birthday, the Rajah of Perils has offered the Imperial Government 8100,00» from the State of Perils for the prosecution of the war. This generous contribution to the common cause is the third made by thv State of Perils and has58 words
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222 1940-07-04 7 *pHERE has been a change in the 8.8. C. overseas programme beginning on Sunday, June 30. The news bulletin formerly given at 8.35 p.m. Malayan time is now being given at 8.20 p.m. and is a222 words
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Article174 1940-07-04 7 SINGAPORE residents used more electric lighting, cooked more by electricity, hired more appliances, and bathed more with water heated by electric heaters last year than in 1938. These are points made in the annual report of the Municipal Electric Engineer, Mr. C. C. Payne, who describes174 words
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154 1940-07-04 7 A FORMER inspector of the Straits Settlements Police who joined the Royal Air Force and had been in France since the war broke out has been posted as missing. He is Sergeant R. C Caldwell, aged about 26 years, born in Singapore, and154 words
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Article65 1940-07-04 7 «From Our Own Correspondent) Ipoh, June 28. A SUM of $1,347 was collected at the War Fund dance at the Celestial dance hall last night. An auction of a silver cup presented by Mr. Aw Boon Soo to the dance hostess who secured the65 words
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750 1940-07-04 8 “UITLER’S whips must be answered with scorpions, and I want Singapore to help provide the scorpions and so earn its due share in the victory that is sure to come, said Mr. L. Rayman, the President, at750 words
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64 1940-07-04 8 SINGAPORE Municipal bills will in future go out with small red labels carrying a “little electric shock”—as the President, Mr. L. Rayman, put it when he made the announcement at the Commismissioners' meeting last week. The label would say. “as the Municipality had given $1,000,00064 words
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Article127 1940-07-04 8 AT the tenth annual general meeting f* the Singapore Buddhist Association the following office-bearers were elected: Patrons: Ven. Narada, K. Gunarotna, M M Mahaweera and Mr M. S Waidyasuriya. President: Mr. P. H. Sirisena; Vice-President: Messrs. F. Sena, G. E. Perera and H. D. Kulasena: Hon Secretary:127 words
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157 1940-07-04 8 «From Our Own Correspondent* Kuala Lumpur, June 28. V lEUT. P. D. R. Kindersley, of the Highland Light Infantry who has recently been awarded the Military Cross for gallant service somewhere in France is a brother of the well-known157 words
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308 1940-07-04 8 CINGAPORE lawyers who advocate and plead in the $1,750,000 Supreme Court opened last August, find it exhausting work. The present cooling system, they declare, does not deal effectively enough with the hot air that circulates Complaints have been sent in, and special sub-committee308 words
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198 1940-07-04 8 I ORD Beaverbrook, Minister tor Aircraft Production, in a special interview with the London correspondent of the Straits Times on June 27, discussed the progress of The War Fund which has now remitted to London the sum of £250,000. Lord Beaverbrook highly praised The198 words
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424 1940-07-04 8 A LTHOUGH members of the Straits Settlements Volunteer Force who are being called up for continuous training next Monday are expected to receive pay at Regular Army rates and are to be under military law, it is understood424 words
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Article41 1940-07-04 8 Leading Aircraftman Robert John Dennc son of Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Dennett, of Staines, Middlesex, was married to Mis? Eileen Ruth Cecile Brohier. daught of the late Mr. and Mrs. C. irohier, of Colombo at the Presbyterian Church on Saturday.41 words
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1047 1940-07-04 9 QUESTION was raised during consideration- by the A Singapore Tribunal last week of applications for exemption from training of Government officers, whether there was any use continuing to train—in non-continuous ne.iods— those Volunteers who would not1,047 words
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Article52 1940-07-04 9 IT is stated officially that the mill- tary sections of the postponed Honours List will be published on Thursday, July 11. It is not proposed to announce a list of Civic Honours until some more appropriate time, which will not. in any event, be before the New52 words
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493 1940-07-04 9 r PHE Governor’s private secretary, Mr. N. Ross, was last week exempted by the Singapore Tribunal from all training and general mobilization at the request of f he Officer Administering the Government. Mr. S. W. Jones. Mr. Ross was described as most v essential493 words
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275 1940-07-04 9 FOURTEEN areas In Singapore A were presumed to have been “bombed” during last Thursday night’s black-out test. The curfew lasted 30 minutes, from 7.45 to 8.15 j p.m. and was the second on two consecutive nights. Thursday night’s275 words
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Article56 1940-07-04 9 The dissolution of the Pineapple Cutters’ Mutual Help Association in Singapore because “it appears to the Govemor-in-Council that the society is being used for purposes incompati- ble with the peace and good order of I the Colony and with the objects and rules of the society,” was announced56 words
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707 1940-07-04 9 T'HE Singapore Tribunal last week heard a number of applications for exemption from Volunteer training by representatives of insurance companies. North British and Mercantile Insurance Co.. Ltd. Mr. W. S. Hoseason, who was a Volunteer and was granted exemption from707 words
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Article908 1940-07-04 10 FIE manner in which the Singapore Municipality is releasing most of its Volunteers for continuous training was outlined before the Singapore Tribunal sitting on June 27, when Mr. L. Rayman, the president of the Commissioners, declared908 words
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Article159 1940-07-04 10 COME estate labourers in the F.M.S. have recently been taught an unpleasant lesson on the folly oi withdrawing their deposits from the Savings Bank lor transfer to what might at first seem a safer repository. Labourers on a certain rubber estate used the cash thus obtained159 words
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Article140 1940-07-04 10 (From Our Own Correspondent) I Kuala Lumpur, June 28. T is understood that the committee appointed in the F.M.S. to inquire into the feasibility of raising a war loan to assist in the prosecution of the war has practically completed its survey and will forward its140 words
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117 1940-07-04 10 REGULATIONS on public traffic In the port of Penang, brought up to date in a special gazette issued last week, hide ate that an actual or imminent enemy raid at night on George Town, Penang, will be heralded by the sudden switching off of117 words
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535 1940-07-04 10 ACQUITTED a fortnight ago on the principal charge under the Common Gaining House Ordinance, and on a second World, Limited, was last week also acquitted on the first alternative charge—of permitting the New World Amusement Park, as535 words
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Article, Illustration214 1940-07-04 10 Kain, the R.A.F. ace pilot who was recently killed on active service, always carried a Maori jade charm, Mr. John Galvin told Singapore Rotarians when he spoke on the history and significance of the precious stone last week. About 246214 words
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Article25 1940-07-04 10 THE death has occurred of the disf til c 1 5 ui shed sci e n Nst, Professor AlS.om awd 72 reports Reut25 words
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Article90 1940-07-04 10 (From Our Own Correspondent) Penang, June 27. R. D. D. Chelliah, headmaster of p the Anglo-Chinese High School. J ec eived a cable intimatng that the University of London has «fo^f ed on the degree of Doctor or Philosophy. He submitted a thesis on the educaPl90 words
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345 1940-07-04 11 Singapore, June 27. STANDARD Government office hours in the Straits I j settlements will be lengthened by one hour from Monday. They will be from 8.30 a.m. to 4..30 p.m.—inI Itpiid of 9345 words
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Article101 1940-07-04 11 OINGAPORE Municipal employees will, in future, work from 8.30 a.m. to 4 31* p.m. on week-days and from 3.30 m. to 1 p.m. on Saturdays, although °^f’ e hours for public admittance remain unchanged. This was announced by the president the Commissioners, Mr. L. Rayman, at the101 words
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90 1940-07-04 11 m Our Own Correspondent) a DrvTTr r Johore Bahru, June 25. A r !r LIjAH bin Hussin, until recently j ohnr Superintendent of the mittph Cbandu Department, was comHi i; m or trial at the Assizes by Tuan d:v r sslr the Second Magistrate, toinai'K90 words
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104 1940-07-04 11 THE report on the practicability 1 of floating a war loan as a contribution from the Colony towards the prosecution of the war, drawn up by a special committee appointed by the Straits Settlements Government, is now being considered by other Malayan Governments, it is104 words
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417 1940-07-04 11 NAVAL honours were accorded to Sub-Lieut. Roy Arthur Page, aged 17 years, of the Straits Settlements R.N.V.R., who was buried at Bidadari Cemetery last week. He died at the Kuantan General Hospital of malaria contracted while on active service in Malayan417 words
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264 1940-07-04 11 DERSONS liable for service with the Local Forces under the Compulsory Service Unocal Forces) Ordinance will most probably be enrolled on July 10 and 11, and their 120 hours of non-continuous training is expected to begin on Monday, July264 words
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Article, Illustration143 1940-07-04 11 (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, June 26. OPEAKING on the motion for the adjournment of .he Federal Council to-day, Mr. S. B. Palmer, the planting member, asked whether Government was considering the question of arranging for children in Britain whose parents are143 words
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146 1940-07-04 11 SOME of Singapore’s outstanding features—the Botanical Gardens, the Supreme Court and street scenes—have been filmed in colour by Mr. Francis R. Line, an American cameraman who arrived here a few days ago, fresh from adventures in Finland and Lapland, where he made colour film studies146 words
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210 1940-07-04 11 (From Our Own Corresopndent) Penang, June 25. AT the Municipal Commissioners' meeting to-day, Mr. C. Orumitt asked whether their resolution to donate $300,000 to The War Fund had been carried into effect. "There is a saying that he gives twice who gives quickly,” said Mr.210 words
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Article118 1940-07-04 11 THAT the United Planting Association of Malaya unanimously rej commended to the Rubber Growers' I Association the institution of a central provident fund for the estate Asiatic I staffs in Malaya—but no further progress could be made on account of the outbreak of war—is stated118 words
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507 1940-07-04 12 THK Sultan of Johore last week handed over to the Secre- tary of State for the Colonies, Lord Lloyd, a cheque for £250,000 as his gift to the British Government for the prosecution of the war. This507 words
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Article92 1940-07-04 12 From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, June 28. IJATES of pay for non-commissioned ranks of the F.M.S. Volunteer Force, including colonial allowances, are as follows: Daily rate Euro- Nonpeans European 5.39 1.85 R.QM.6 4.54 1 55 c 8 M 3 89 1 25 C.Q.M.S, or P92 words
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Article, Illustration36 1940-07-04 12 Katong residents nave a continual reminder of the War Fund by this banner which is hung across the entrance of the Church of the Holy Family, in East Coast Road. Straits Times picture.Straits Times picture. - 36 words
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260 1940-07-04 12 FORD AERO ENGINES Policy Of Empire Companies MR Henry Ford has issued a 1¥1 statement in which he declares that his decision not to build airplane engines for other than the defence of the United States in no way affects the policies of Ford companies in Canada, England and other260 words
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991 1940-07-04 12 (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, June 26. REPLYING to the allegation by Mr. S. B. Palmer, the planting member on the Federal Council, to-day, that “inaccurate information” had been given by the Secretary for Defence thus causing inconvenience to the planting community,991 words
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Article152 1940-07-04 12 I do not suppose there is any power on H„u£ arth i? P reve nt Chinese from cubicles” said Mr. L. Rayman. the Municipal president, at the Commissioners meeting last week. Mr e T W H in ?u to a su 6gestion by form pH ®i ton ,f152 words
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Article55 1940-07-04 12 u R ldgewell, manager, Batu fnw (J h °re) Rubber Estates, Ltd. S r who has been appointed to the qJI J rlbl al under the Compulnnri (L °cal Forces) Ordinance f} ld J^al 1 Forces (Training) Ordinanc Ma,nppo llv L ng at Tebong Estate. Johore55 words
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Article, Illustration1565 1940-07-04 13 CITTING for six hours on June 27, the Singapore Tribunal, J lom prising, Mr. J. C. Cobbett (chairman), Mr. P. A. B. Mr Kerr on and Mr. R. E. Prentice, dealt with1,565 words
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374 1940-07-04 13 TTHE death occurred last’<week at his 1 residence» in Owen Road of Mr. Ludovic Michael Cordeiro, a member of the Eurasian community, aged 85 years. He was until 1930 employed by Rodyk and Davidson, the law firm, retiring374 words
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Article28 1940-07-04 13 Mr T. Oda, Japanese Consul at Hong Kong for the past 20 months, arrived at Singapore last week. He was formerly I attached to the Tokio Foreign Office.28 words
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Article741 1940-07-04 13 A PPLYING lor the exemption from continuous training of 83 out of S6 men who were volunteers or were liable for compulsory service. Mr. H K. Kodgers, chairman of the Singapore Harbour741 words
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Article94 1940-07-04 13 MEMBERS of the Malayan Magic Circle entertained a large audience last week with a two hour programme ot magic and variety at the Gordon Highlanders’ theatre at Changl. Among the artists were a number of new members of the Circle. The performers inI eluded Miss94 words
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942 1940-07-04 14 G. R. Tonkin - -By G. R. Tonkin, The Straits Times London Correspondent, who was in France on a visit to the Advance Air Striking Force, when the blitzkrieg opened. Owing to delays in mails and censorship and the rapid march of events in France, it has not942 words
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159 1940-07-04 14 THE nutritive value of unpolished rice and wholemeal bread." the subject of a recent radio talk in Singapore by Dr. W. L. Blakemore. Rural I Health Officer, Singapore, has been t published by Government in pamphlet form. He states that polished rice has been159 words
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Article45 1940-07-04 14 MR. HOMI MISTRY, a 23-year-old m Indian cameraman and technical adviser to Hollywood film studios, arrived in Singapore by the President Garfield last week en route to India, where he is to find material for pictures with Indian backgrounds for Hollywood.45 words
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106 1940-07-04 14 (From Our Own Correspondent) London, June 2b. gEVERAL former Malayans, who are serving as A.R.P. wardens in the neighbourhood of London, had their first experience of real active service conditions in Monday night’s raids, though no bombs106 words
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135 1940-07-04 14 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Malacca, June 25. A MAINTENANCE order of $4O per month was made by Mr. Lim Koon Teck in the Police Court to-day against Reginald Danker, a Eurasian dresser attached to the General Hospital who appeared on a summons for failing to135 words
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Article106 1940-07-04 14 I lEUT.-GEN. W. G. S. Dobbie, a former G 0.C.. Malaya, who is now commanding the troops in Malta and is acting as Governor, has sent the fallowing reply to Mr Winston Churchill s message to the people of Mai a: “We are fully determined106 words
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309 1940-07-04 14 MR. A. W. W. KER, a director of t Levfis and Peat (Singapore) Ltd., has been nominated to take the place of Mr. T. H. Stone, a nominee of the Governor, on the Singapore Municipal Commission. Mr. Stone has resigned from the Commission prior309 words
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Advertisement32 1940-07-04 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 TKE FAVOUR OF YOUR PATRONAGE WASER. GENERAL MANAGER.32 words
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1928 1940-07-04 15 From Our Planting Correspondent U/E are now in the tenth W mon th of the war and it ma v be said that, compared vith pre-war conditions, estate routine has continued more or less uninterrupted.1,928 words
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67 1940-07-04 15 pYRIL WILKINS FRERICKS, a 38-year-old British subject, alleged to have cheated P. Oiven-Wilson, a European, of $55 by representing that he could sell a motor-car, was discharged by Mr. J. G. Rappoport, the third magistrate, last week. Freru-ks. v/ho had claimed trial to the charge,67 words
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589 1940-07-04 15 By A Special Correspondent INDIAN troops in Singapore play a game that had never before been seen in Malaya—it is called lootball. Only in exceptionally favourable conditions is it possible to provide hockey facilities for all the men who want to play589 words
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1155 1940-07-04 16 TN the topsy-turvey world in which we live we Europeans usually start lrom the top and work down. We grumble about the increased cost of living, but we do nothing to decrease our expenses. Our relations in England don't grumble*. They pay an enormous1,155 words
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Article798 1940-07-04 16 KAY CHEAH - KAY CHEAH jyiODEKN Chinese girls fall in lvl love too freely, for nowadays, to be in love seems to be very fashionable. We hear such sentimental confessions as: "Yes, I am terribly in love, so much so that I am willing to sacrifice anything.” We798 words
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197 1940-07-04 16 IN an order made last week, the Fooo Controller has fixed new maximum prices for the sale of rice. It has been possible to reduce the prices of al) grades ol Rangoon white rice, Rangoon parboiled rice and Negapatam parboiled rice, but197 words
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Article675 1940-07-04 17 -Reuter Rome, June 26. THE terms of the Franco-Italian armistice were published 1 here last night. The effect of the terms is that the southern part of France as well as certain parts of-Reuter - 675 words
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Article62 1940-07-04 17 -Reuter. London, June 27. JT was learned in London last night that there is absolutely no truth in reports from abroad that Sir Samuel Hoare, special envoy to Spain, has brought up the question of peace or armistice terms in Madrid. On the contrary, Sir-Reuter. - 62 words
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Article229 1940-07-04 17 —Reuter. Unshaken Resolve To Stand By Her Wellington, June 27. “AS Great Britain’s task becomes harder and her peril greater, we in New Zealand are increasingly strengthened in our determination to stand by her and give her all the aid in our power,” said the Prime—Reuter. - 229 words
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Article49 1940-07-04 17 -Reuter. Barbados, June 27. A SPECIAL meeting of the Legislature to-day passed a resolution praying the Governor tc donate £lOO,OOO from the island’s finances to the British Government to assist in the prosecution of the war. I General satisfaction is expressed at this j action. —Reuter.-Reuter. • - 49 words
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263 1940-07-04 17 -Reuter. London, June 26. THE Air Ministry announces that on Monday our bombers, 1 although hampered by bad visibility, attacked aerodromes at Eindhoven, Schipol and Waalhaven, which are bases in occupied Dutch territory from which-Reuter. - 263 words
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156 1940-07-04 17 London, June 27. PROOF that food supplies in Britain are ample is afforded by the fact that in an island organized to the hilt to resist invasion, only the same four foods, butter, bacon, sugar and meat, that nad been rationed156 words
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Article76 1940-07-04 17 ■Reuter. New York, June 27. ACCORDING to a Philadelphia dispatch to the New York Daily News, a gigantic “Red” bomb plot to destroy a greater part of the leadership of the Republican party is alleged to have been unearthed by G-Men and the city authorities■Reuter. - 76 words
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123 1940-07-04 17 Reuter Toklo, June 25 THE Navy Ministry announced to-day that arrangements have been made for the dispatch of a portion of warships from the Japanese fleet in South China waters to Haiphong. French Indo-China, “to watch for the time beingReuter - 123 words
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Article117 1940-07-04 17 -Reuter. Canberra, June 27. A CONFERENCE of State representatives to-day agreed to find homes for the duration of the war for 5,000 British children aged from five to 16. Shipping facilities will be arranged by the British Government. Some 10.000 otters to accommodate British children-Reuter. - 117 words
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Article87 1940-07-04 17 Reuter. Tokio, June 25. THE Japanese army command in South-China announced yesterday that operations were begun on June 17 to “cut off by force” the transport of war supplies to Gen. Chiang Kaishek through French Indo-Chlna. It is alleged that Information obtained through air reconnaissance andReuter. - 87 words
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Article25 1940-07-04 17 —Reuter London, June 27. EX-KING ZOG of Albania, accompanied bv Queen Geraldine and his three sisters, arrived in London to-day.—Reuter - 25 words
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Article, Illustration1695 1940-07-04 18 -Reuter. London, June 26. THE disclosure that he had had a secret meeting with IM. Paul Revnaud before the latter resigned the-Reuter. - 1,695 words
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Article134 1940-07-04 18 -Reuter. London, June 25. rIE Norwegian Foreign Minister, Professor Koht, broadcasting in the name of his Government, revealed that the Norwegian Government had received reports from Oslo indicating that the German usurpers were trying to make the representatives of the Norwegian people acquiesce in an agreement,-Reuter. - 134 words
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64 1940-07-04 18 Reuter. AMERICAN steel companies have antwfn? re f c^. vin g orders from British authorities taking over the French steel orders. on these French orders stopped when the French Government asked for armis ice. nrrtlrln learne< that the French had r < rReuter. - 64 words
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287 1940-07-04 19 Panama, June 26. THK United States has mined both ends of the Panama l Canal and moved heavy artillery from the Pacific to the Atlantic coast. An atmosphere of intense vigilance pervades the whole Canal zone. Particular287 words
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169 1940-07-04 19 London, June 26. A BOY of the Royal Navy has won hie Distinguished Service Medal. 3oy (Ist Class' James Eric Harris, of jhe destroyer Ashanti is decorated, the London Gazette announces, in a speCla l supplement “for courage169 words
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Article122 1940-07-04 19 Reuter. Thit v, London, June 26. 1 f;. names of 27 officers and 187 Wir Vvr ranks appear in the eleventh Of°, K CP ca sualty list, and i ,P l thc majority—l 7 officers A u-mi ranks are wounded, hshi r K ed nReuter. - 122 words
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126 1940-07-04 19 France is in danger.”—British Wireless. London, June 26. “'THE provision in Article 19 of the German armistice terms about political refugees will,” says the Manchester Guardian, “be read with widespread horror. All Czechs and Germans obnoxious to the Nazis in the Sudetenland hadFrance is in danger.”—British Wireless. - 126 words
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174 1940-07-04 19 Reuter. London, June 26. A REMARKABLE story of personal dash and courage is revealed in the announcement of the award of the D.S.O. to Flight-Lieut. lan Scovil Soden. He has recently been posted as missing. Soden's flight wasReuter. - 174 words
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128 1940-07-04 19 ■Reuter. Philadelphia, June 26. IE spectre of the most disastrous famine in history,” is hanging over Europe, declared Mr. Herbert Hoover, ex-President of the United States, at a Press conference to-day. He said: “If the war continues for many months the■Reuter. - 128 words
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Article251 1940-07-04 19 Reuter. mu London, June 27. THE Ministry of Information announced in London yesterda> that British raiding troops carried out successful reconnaissances of enemy coast line on Tuesday. In co-operation with the Fioyal Air Force,Reuter. - 251 words
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265 1940-07-04 19 Reuter. London, June 26. THE war in Africa has now been 1 in progress for eleven days and it can safely be asserted, it is stated authoritatively in London, that British forward troops have shown themselves veryReuter. - 265 words
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54 1940-07-04 19 -Reuter. London, June 26. IT is believed in official London circles that French coal mines were flooded before the German armies occupied northern France. Large petrol stocks were destroyed during the first five weeks of the German offensive, hut no doubt a good deal-Reuter. - 54 words
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Article97 1940-07-04 19 -Reuter. r Berlin, June 27. L official German news agency referring to the British raids, said that British penetrations announced in London were limited to landing attempts on a very small scale by a few British ships at two points on the French Channel coast,-Reuter. - 97 words
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125 1940-07-04 19 Reuter. London, June 27. GEN. DE GAULLE announced in London yesterday that he was forming a French Volunteer Legion of French officers and men now in Britain The Legion has the full support of the British Government, and arrangementsReuter. - 125 words
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Article76 1940-07-04 19 i Reuter. j “IT is not in the public interest to publish any information on this subject, declared Mr. R. Law, Undersecretary of the War Office, replying in the House of Commons to an inquiry as to how many persons had been shot for spying or oflencesi Reuter. - 76 words
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387 1940-07-04 20 HEAVY BLOW TO NAZI SHIPPING R.A.F. Also Bomb German Seaplane Bases PLANE WORKS MUNITIONS DUMP DESTROYED Reuter. London, June 28. THE Air Ministry announces During yesterday, in I addition to their routine convoy escorts, aircraft of the Coastal Command carried out extensive reconnaissance flights over the North Sea, English ChannelReuter. - 387 words
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Article105 1940-07-04 20 Reuter. London, June 25. THE Admiralty announces that the total of British tonnage lost by enemy action for the week ending June 16-17 was 52.642. of which 5,627 were lost during combined operations oil French ports and are not mercantile losses in the ordinary sense.Reuter. - 105 words
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41 1940-07-04 20 Reuter. Hong Kong, June 27. THE Japanese continue extending operations along the Hong Kong frontier, advance units this morning occupying the eastern extremity of the peninsula having advanced from the west The situation is quiet. Reuter.Reuter. - 41 words
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103 1940-07-04 20 -Reuter. London, June 27. GEN. de Gaulle, who is leading the movement for continuance of resistance in the French Empire, broadcast a reply to Marshal Retain, the French Prime Minister, saying: “In these hours of shame and anger, one voice must answer you. “France was-Reuter. - 103 words
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184 1940-07-04 20 Reuter. London, June 28. IN five German raids in seven days the Germans have lost trained crews of 17 bombers brought down and perhaps gained a little information, but failed to find airfields and munition factories, and the strategicReuter. - 184 words
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62 1940-07-04 20 i Reuter. Berne, June 28. THE British Government has expressed its regrets to the Swiss Government and offered to pay full compensation for damage caused when bombs were accidentally dropped on Geneva and Renens, near Lausanne on the night of June 11-12, states the Swissi Reuter. - 62 words
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Article50 1940-07-04 20 -Reuter. London, June 27. TIIE production of warplanes in Canada has reached the level where 1,028 aircraft can be promised for 1940, and 1,583 for 1941. Personnel of the Canadian air force at the beginning of May was about 1,389 officers and nearly 11,000. —Reuter.-Reuter. - 50 words
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113 1940-07-04 20 Reuter. London, June 28. GERMAN troops have arrived at Hendaye, on the Franco-Spanish frontier, says a Madrid report. The movement for continuance of resistance in the French Empire, led by Gen. de Gaulle, is gaining ground. An Aden message states that– Reuter. - 113 words
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120 1940-07-04 20 Stupendous U.S. Defence Costs 22 New Warships Many Thousands Of Planes Reuter. Washington, June 27. DRESIDENT Roosevelt to-day signed a supplementary defence bill giving the United States War and Navy Departments $1,480,000,000 in cash appropriations and authority to make additional contacts totalling $289,000,000. This is in addition to the regularReuter. - 120 words
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Article51 1940-07-04 20 -Reuter. I_ London, June 27. T is now revealed that the leader of the heroic defence of Calais, who returned an emphatic "No” to the German demand to surrender, was Brigadier Claude Nicholson, of the Lancers Brigadier Nicholson is believed to be a prisoner of-Reuter. - 51 words
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82 1940-07-04 20 Reuter. UWTV m NeW YOrk JUne 27. 'W L wlJ l have no more choice oetween peace and war than had Norway Belgium or Holland should Britain be decisivelv beaten, declared tho Governor of New York. Mr Herbert Lehman, in a speech here to-day.Reuter. - 82 words
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256 1940-07-04 20 -Reuter. Zurich. June 28. APPARENTLY in an effort to re* vive the German nation’s Hag* ging enthusiam for Hitler’s costly war. it has been announced in Berlin I hat the Fuehrer is planning a triumphant entry into Berlin on Aug. 1 The-Reuter. - 256 words
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217 1940-07-04 20 •Reuter. London. June 29. THE Moscow wireless yesterday gave full details of the Soviet demands, but in London circles the Soviet version is regarded as throwing interesting light on the Russian technique. The broadcast from Moscow stated that Bessarabia and•Reuter. - 217 words
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Article70 1940-07-04 20 —Reuter A MESSAGE from Bordeaux states that Marshal Petain has reshuffled the Cabinet which made an armistice with Germany and Italy. The changes, however, entail redistribution of portfolios in those departments affecting domestic policy The Government has decided to introduce proceedings for "plotting against the security of—Reuter - 70 words
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Article, Illustration630 1940-07-04 21 London, June 29. RUSSIA has obtained Bessarabia and northern Bukowina without a struggle and Soviet troops are now marching in to these territories with flags flying and bands playing. Their motorized units630 words
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Article280 1940-07-04 21 RUMANIA acquired much territory under the peace treaties after the last war, but almost ever since there have been demands against her by Russia. Hungary and Bulgaria. Russia, the most powerful of these three, though never expressly withdrawing her claims, was considered to have tacitly acknowledged the280 words
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Article635 1940-07-04 21 German People Weary Of War Privations MORALE IS AT LOW EBB AS HOSPITALS ARE FILLED WITH WOUNDED Renter London, June 28. LITERS* correspondent on the German frontier telegraphs that intensive propaganda among the Hitler y'mth for volunteers for the German air force is regarded as evidence that Germany’s recent lossesRenter - 635 words
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Article85 1940-07-04 21 Reuter. London, June 28. "I/ ARIOUS methods of attack on f Britain are being discussed by the German i’ress, writes a special correspondent of a Stockholm newspaper. “They include landing with rapid small boats after aircraft have bombed fortifications, and a secret ‘freezing methodReuter. - 85 words
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266 1940-07-04 21 Reuter. London, June 28. MR. Herbert Morrison. Minister of Supply, in a statement yesterday said that besides all consignments of planes, arms and ammunition we had drawn and were drawing from the stock of American aerodromes and arsenals, we were receivingReuter. - 266 words
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Article48 1940-07-04 21 Reuter. Tokio, June 28. *pHE latest information from the 1 Indo-China frontier snows that Japanese troops, who started operations on June 17, captured Longchow on Tuesday and advanced to Ming- kiang the next day. They plan to sever all communications between Indo-China and Chungking.—Reuter.Reuter. - 48 words
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Article19 1940-07-04 21 -Reuter. London, June 27. SIR Leonard Lyte was returned unopposed to-day at the Bournemouth by -election. —Reuter.-Reuter. - 19 words
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429 1940-07-04 22 -Reuter. London, June 29. I FURTHER measures to improve the arrangements for Home defence were announced in London last night. These include a big extension of the defence zones in which the authorities control movements of persons. The Ministry of-Reuter. - 429 words
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Article76 1940-07-04 22 Reuter A Simla, June 28. N ordinance will be issued today whereby the Government is empowered to compel skilled men required for munitions work to accept Employment in any ordnance factory or factory which is declared by the Government to be engaged on work ofReuter - 76 words
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Article40 1940-07-04 22 -Reuter. T»ir w. 4 London, June 28 HF. Ministry of Home Security tonight warned the public that the enemy is dropping delayed action bombs on this country and that people should keep away from them.-Reuter-Reuter. - 40 words
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378 1940-07-04 22 Reuter. London, June 20. O HIT AIN has decided to recognize (Jen. de Gaulle as head of the French National Committee in London. This was officially announced last night in the following terms: “The Government recognizes Gen. de Gaulle as the leader ofReuter. - 378 words
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Article, Illustration267 1940-07-04 22 London, June 29. THE nomination of “Aid for Britain’ Wendell Willkie by the Republican Convention at Philadelphia is regarded in informed circles in London as a direct blow to Hitler, states Reuter Ever since the war began the Nazi pr ;paganda267 words
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Article95 1940-07-04 22 Rou* or T t London. June 29. HL Admiralty announced yesterday that the British submarine Tetrarch has sunk an enemy transport of 8,0(1)tons oil the south coast of Norway The communique issued by the Admiralty states: “Off the south coast oi Norway, one of our submarines– Rou* or - 95 words
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Article50 1940-07-04 22 -Reuter. tr London. June 29. yHE French armistice commission arrived by plane at Wiesbaden airfield last evening. according to the official German news agency, and immediately motored to their hotol whl <* hoisted the German war ensign. Double sentries have been posted in front of the-Reuter. - 50 words
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210 1940-07-04 22 —Reuter. London, June 28. rpHE latest Air Ministry com- munique states that on Wednesday R.A.F. bombers made daylight raids into Germany. Despite enemy fighters, attacks on an oil plant at Gelsenkirchen and railway sidings at Soest were bombed. One—Reuter. - 210 words
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312 1940-07-04 22 f London, June 30. T is officially stated in London that British aircraft were not concerned in the crash of Marshal Balbo's machine which was yesterday reported to have crashed in flames during a British bombardment of Italian bases at Tobruk. Marshal Balbo was appointed312 words
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Article35 1940-07-04 22 -Reuter. N r r London. July 1. Lw measures were announced on Saturday night by the Board of Trade prohibiting the export without licence ol jewellery, postage stamps anti other valuable articles.—Reuter.-Reuter. - 35 words
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499 1940-07-04 23 Reuter. London, July 1. THE British people must be ready at once to offer a total resistance to invasion. This warning was sounded by Mr. Harold Nicholson, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister ofReuter. - 499 words
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66 1940-07-04 23 Reuter. The riot»v, shanghai, June 30 inian consulate has issued German ri U A cement callin K up all l!.'2i (*h« JO r U in Shanghai of the Purp oS o s l n f H r *u nl i stment for military aieReuter. - 66 words
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Article70 1940-07-04 23 -Reuter. Berlin, July 1. HITLER has just paid a visit to Mulheim and the Upper Alsace, inspecting fortified works of the Maginot Line which, according to the official German news agency, had been put out of action in such a short time by German arms.”-Reuter. - 70 words
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Article126 1940-07-04 23 -Reuter. London, July 1. “I HOPE we shall meet one day in I Addis Ababa (capital of Abyssinia). Good luck for all,” telegraphed Gen. Legentilhomme, Commandei of the French forces at Djibuti, replying to a telegram of good wishes from MajorGen. Dickinson, G.0.C., East Africa, reports-Reuter. - 126 words
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Article113 1940-07-04 23 -Reuter Bordeaux, June 30. THE French Government is leaving Bordeaux because it does not wish to sit with the German army on guard over it, says Jour Echo de Paris which adds that the Cabinet will probably be in one town and Parliament distributed over two-Reuter - 113 words
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Article, Illustration355 1940-07-04 23 -Reuter. Washington, June 30. THERE are strong indications that the United States 1 does not intend concurring with what is described as a Japanese “Monroe Doctrine” of the Far East, enunciated by Mr. H. Arita,-Reuter. - 355 words
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Article219 1940-07-04 23 THERE was no fresh news yesterday of the situation In South China, close to Hong Kong, or on the border between China and French Indochina where Japanese troops have Uen operating. The latest position yesterday was as follows: HONG KONG: A state of emergency was219 words
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Article41 1940-07-04 23 Toklo .lune 30. THE accusation that Britain revealed Japanese strategy to Chungking and thereby infringed an understand ing reached with Japan is contained in a statement issued by the C.-in-C. of the Japanese forces in South China.41 words
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Article78 1940-07-04 23 London, June 28. A DIAMOND necklace, the contribution towards the cost of the war of a lady who wishes to remain anonymous, fetched £24.400 at an auction in London yesterday. The sale, a recording of which was broadcast by the B.RC. last night, was completed78 words
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Article327 1940-07-04 24 Hung Kong, July 1. AMONG KONG Government spokesman said to-day that among the many considerations prompting the decision to evacuate women and children was a desire to be ready for all emergencies “including the327 words
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Article59 1940-07-04 24 Reuter. Tokio, July 1. IT it announced that Roar-Admiral Teizo Matsuo, of the naval station of Ominato, two captains, one lieutenant commander and five non-commis-sioned officers of the same station were k'lled in a disaster during exercises oil the Tsugaru Straits. No details of the disasterReuter. - 59 words
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Article133 1940-07-04 24 Tokio, July 1. ACCORDING to the newspaper Nichi Nichi Shimhun, the Japanese army leaders have agreed that the army shall unanimously adopt an “attitude as strong as iron and rush for its objectives in connection with the present golden opportunity.” The newspaper says that agreement133 words
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150 1940-07-04 24 -Reuter. London, July 1. r THE Italian High Command con- sifters the time is ripe for an attack against British forces which so far have been protected by the neutrality of Egypt,” stated the Rome radio last night. The announcer-Reuter. - 150 words
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146 1940-07-04 24 Reuter Simla, July 1. DECENT developments, especially in the Near East, give added importance to the announcement that ordnance factories in India are to be expanded under a £5,250,000 scheme The factories are to be extended and modernized to produce theReuter - 146 words
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Article54 1940-07-04 24 Reuter. London, July 1. THE official Italian communique to- day admits the loss of the destroyer Espero, which "failed to return to her base and must be considered lost Espero, 1,000 tons, had a complement ol 142. She was presumably the destroyer reported sunk InReuter. - 54 words
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198 1940-07-04 24 -Reuter. London, July 1. rit HK Archbishops of York and Canterbury, in a message to 1 the nation, urge that in this time of testing all those who believe in God should at noon each day make a momentary act of remembrance and-Reuter. - 198 words
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215 1940-07-04 24 London, July 1. AN official statement referring to the announcement of Gen. Mittelhauser, French Commander-in-Chief in Syria, that hostilities have ceased in Syria says: “His Majesty’s Government assumes this does215 words
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Article39 1940-07-04 24 ■Reuter. London, June 30. fFHE Berlin radio states that A representatives of Germany, Italy, Rumania, Bulgaria, Yugoslavia and Hungary held a conference in Rome yesterday to discuss transport and trade questions arising from recent events.—Reuter.■Reuter. - 39 words
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Article99 1940-07-04 24 London, July 1. MO reply has yet been sent to the Japanese Government’s note of last Tuesday in which certain complaints were made about aid to Gen. Chiang Kai-shek. Reuter learns in authoritative circles that the matter is still under consideration. The suggestion made by the Japanese99 words
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Article62 1940-07-04 24 TNew York, July 1. HE British cargo steamers Guido, 3,921 tons and the Zarian, 4 871 tons were attacked by enemy submarines in the Atlantic about 300 miles south-west of Ireland during the night according to a message from an American steamer picked up bv the Mackay Radio P v62 words
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Article187 1940-07-04 24 -Reuter Cairo, July 1. THE latest R.A.F. communique issued here states' “Our bombers attacked troop concentrations near Sabderat in Italian East Africa with bombs, scoring direct hits. No serious opposition was encountered. All our aircraft returned safely. “Ajaccio was also attacked by a strong aircraft-Reuter - 187 words
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445 1940-07-04 25 Reuter. INTEREST is now centred in the marked and I crucial change in the Rumanian foreign policy following completion of the Soviet occupation of the ceded regions of Bessarabia and north Bukowina. reliable evidence available in Bucharest, reports Reuter indicatesReuter. - 445 words
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Article82 1940-07-04 25 f ’-ueicv Uf a anc 28 missing.—British p, London, July 1. I IKl l nes °f 78 men previously repr;sfi«vu- missin and now stated to be <6th tv war ar e included in the il,' :v.fr- ing^° e casualty list published eerf l-' ves thef ’-ueicv *‘Uf a anc* 28 missing.—British - 82 words
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Article79 1940-07-04 25 -Reuter. London, July 2. ACCORDING to the Budapest radio, the newspaper Pester Lloyd, mouthpiece of the Hungarian Foreign Office, yesterday again defined Hungary's attitude toward the Rumanian question. It says, *'The just claims of Hungary, like those of Bulgaria, which can no longer be denied, must-Reuter. - 79 words
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Article213 1940-07-04 25 -Reuter. London, July 1 SIR John Anderson, Minister of Home Security, in a booklet Issued to-day by the Ministry entitled, “Air Raids,'* gives broad hints that he may soon have to call upon many civilians t assist the civil defence services. Sir John states: “In-Reuter. - 213 words
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58 1940-07-04 25 -Reuter i/maon, July i. THE Canadian national flag is flying over Westminster Abbey on the j occasion oi Dominion Day and a 'special service for Canadians was held. It was the first time the Canadian national Hag flew over Westminster Abbey and it is hoped-Reuter - 58 words
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Article111 1940-07-04 25 ■Reuter. London, July 2. COLONIAL FLEET of 40 heavy bombers capable of dropping 100 ions of high explosives is ready to take to the air. This air armada has been made possible by The War Fund in Malaya and other Colonial territories which in a■Reuter. - 111 words
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Article305 1940-07-04 25 Parachutists Tanks Landed From Planes Bucharest, July 2. COVIET troops are now completely in occupation of Rumanian territory of Bessarabia and north Bukowina ceded to the Soviet. At some points where they overshot the new boundary they have withdrawn their troops to within the agreed limits. According305 words
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153 1940-07-04 25 IIIIIS LtfoL UIIUMfH British Wireless. London, July 2. A VIGOROUS policy in the conduct of the war was urged by Mr. Leslie 1 Hore-Belisha, former War Minister, in a speech at Devonport last night. In particular, he advocated aIIIIIS LtfoL UIIUMfH British Wireless. - 153 words
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166 1940-07-04 25 -Reuter. London, July 2. (JEN. DE GAULLE, who is leading the movement for continuance of resistance in the French Empire, announced officially last night that he had appointed Vice-Adm. Muselier to be commander of the free French air force. There are-Reuter. - 166 words
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Article171 1940-07-04 25 -Reuter. Bordeaux, July l. PARISIAN? regardless of age and respectability have taken to bicycles according to an article by M. George London in Le Journal, describing the city under German occupation. “Paris traffic is small in volume/* bo writes. Motor-cars are rare except with Gjrman officers-Reuter. - 171 words
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65 1940-07-04 25 mui if Reuter Washington July 1. PRESIDENT Roosevelt lias requested Congress to enact a steeply graduated excess profits tax applicable both to individuals and coruorations. The President made no specific suggestions regarding the rate or yield of tax. but it is believed inmui if Reuter - 65 words
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324 1940-07-04 26 HIGH scores by both sides was a major feature of a cricket match played on the padanjr on Sunday between the SR.C. and the R.A.F. (Stletar). The S.R.C. won by five wickets. Batting first, t.h»* P324 words
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Article200 1940-07-04 26 PLAYING on their own ground at Balestier Plain on Sunday, t he Indian Association beat the Malaya Signals in a cricket match by two wickets. The scores were: MALAYA SIGNALS Peel b Sithamparam 8 William b Sithamparam 1 Twlddy b Sithamparam 2 Woolhouse r Tharam200 words
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Article44 1940-07-04 26 IN a game of cricket played at Tengah 1 on Sunday, the R AF. < Tengah > beat the Royal Navy (Malaya) by five wickets. Batting first the Navy scored 127, to which the Airmen replied with 133 for five wickets44 words
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303 1940-07-04 26 :i\ \ir I .in* ot u fine knock by llera Siltkii. who scored an unbeaten century, the Medicals were able In heat the Dentals by 100 runs in the annual Medical College interlafultv cricket match for the Johns’ (up” on Sunday. 'lhe303 words
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Article188 1940-07-04 26 AFTER declaring their innings closed at 169 for the loss of five wickets, Fort Canning had to admit defeat to a Singapore Cricket Club side, who went on to score 180 runs for six wickets. The scores were: fort canning Isherwood st Staunton b Growder188 words
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Article118 1940-07-04 26 RESULTS ill brief of Saturday’s raees at Kuala Lumpur are: Race 1: FIRST LADY $lO7. k $2« Pat Rurke $K Raekarock $8 Rate 2: lIARFLEUR Sl7 k $7 Lady Warrior $l2 Soho $l7 Rate 3: ESQUIRE $lO k $6 The utter $8 Teddy Boy $9 Race118 words
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Article122 1940-07-04 26 Results in brief of last Wednesday’s. (,|unr races Race 1 ROYAL DESIRE 913 and S 6. VELOCITY SB. STONE GINGER s<i. Race 2 BENEDICT SI 10 and sm. BEACON $2O. PENZANCE SO. Race 3 EIGHT SUPPER 944 and Sl3. MARCHETA II $2O. AL'TCMN BRIDE SlO. Race 4122 words
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Article84 1940-07-04 26 Positions in the first division of the s.A.F.A league, including Tuesday’s results are 1 FIRST DIVISION RAF P W L D. P. A. PIS C h n F pw 15 12 0 3 62 13 27 Fortress R F 2 4 29 10 20 H A In 984 words
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Article240 1940-07-04 26 PLAYING on Hong Lim Green on Sunday the S.C.R.C. beat the R.AOc by 61 runs in a cricket match. Highest scorers in the match were Hitchcock 'R.A.O.C.), who knocked un 57. and Gwee Lim Swang (S.C.RC) who batted well to get 51. The scores were:240 words
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Article222 1940-07-04 26 A GOOD double by R.A.U. Todd \\i scored 118 not out and took fm wickets for 35 runs, enabled the Etceteras brat the Army iChangi) by 92 runs. The scores were: ETCETERAS J.H.B. Leckie c de L. Young b Pearson 3 J V.S. Brooke b222 words
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142 1940-07-04 26 Results of Sunday’s sailing races at the Royal Singapore Yacht Club are given below: The second race in “A” class for the Shenton Thomas Challenge cup was won by Ella Dorothy 111 »H. Worham). Ann <E W. Slight) was second and Kathleen 111 (V.142 words
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Article35 1940-07-04 26 Women’s Foursome at Kepi Golf club resulted: Mrs. m. G. Harvey ar.l M Slm 52—14*4=37%; Mrs. F O Sullivan and Mrs. S. R. Burstall 52—1? 5^ 40 Mrs E- A. Elder md Mrs. F. Stoi’*35 words
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Miscellaneous118 1940-07-04 26 Tin* Big Sw<*<*p I ho draw on the bin swoop, value $103.1.''' resulted .1- follows T< 1 PST: ***** FICON D ***** THIRD: ***** {Starters- 7 905. *****. *****. *****, *****. 4 f 150 DouMr Totes i ho first double tote paid $37 on each of 59 winning idiots. and118 words
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353 1940-07-04 1 HUGE U.S. TIN RUBBER PURCHASES ARRANGED $175,000,000 Assets For Buying Corporations -Reuter. New York, July 1. Two new corporations have been created by the Reconstruc- tion Finance Corporation to carry out its arrangements with the International Rubber and Tin Committees for the purchase of reserve stocks for national defence. It-Reuter. - 353 words
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Article72 1940-07-04 1 DUBBER shipments from Malaya in Pri totalled 60,814 tons, comparwith 74,682 tong for May. m.mtu shipments for Jjae first six 3rc of the year amounted to ton, to s compared with 247,088 Vp.i'r 1 e corresponding period last Shinrw i! crea se of 118,579 tons, fro" V oi72 words
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Article227 1940-07-04 1 (From Our Own Correspondent) K tala Lumpur, June 30. A LTHOUGH there was not much difference in the quantity of rubber tonnage shipped in 1938 and 1939, the value of net exports last year was nearly 25 per cent, greater than in 1938, the Malayan227 words
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Article89 1940-07-04 1 Wednesday, July 3, noon. Buyer» Seller* Price» Price» No IX R.S S (Spot loose) 37% 37% No IX K.S-S t.ob in cases July s 814» 38 G.l 1 A.Q. R.S.S t o.b in b les July 36% 36% A Q R.S S fo b in89 words
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154 1940-07-04 1 MALAYAN trade for May was the highest recorded this year. The total was $183,470,000, the next highest being January’s $176,859,000. The total for May, 1939 was $106,068,000. The total trade for the first five months of this year was $832,574,000 compared with154 words
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Article240 1940-07-04 1 -Reuter. London, July 1. ■T'HE new schedule of open market war risk rates deleted French vessels and ports because this insurance contravenes the Trading with the Enemy Act in view of the German occupation. The rates foi French possessions will continue, subject to individual arrangement. The-Reuter. - 240 words
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Article15 1940-07-04 1 RUBBER harvest for May is reported as follows: lb. United Malacca 45,50015 words
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Article370 1940-07-04 1 —Exchange Telegraph. London, July 2. AN the Stock Exchange to-day trading was v much larger owing to an influx of Investment orders from orovlnclai and other sources. Gilt-eaged were notably strong while the upward movement In leading Industrials continued. Home rail debentures were in active demand. Kaffirs—Exchange Telegraph. - 370 words
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Article71 1940-07-04 1 THE successful introduction of airconditioning into Singapore is commented on in the report of the Municipal Electricity Department, which says that there has been definite development of this class of load for large commercial users and cinemas. Mr. C. C. Payne, the Electric Engineer, states the field71 words
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Article32 1940-07-04 1 r F HE twice weekly air service between Penang and Kota Bharu has been suspended. The thrice weekly air service from Singapore to Penang is con- tinuing as usual.32 words
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57 1940-07-04 1 r, Q(p Spot July July-Sept Oct.-Dec. London Tfne 27 36% 36 36 34 32% 13% J 28 37% 37% 36% 34 Vi 33 13% oq 36% 36% 36% 34 32% 13 Julv i 37 37 36% 34% 32% JUiy o 37% 37% 37 34% 33% 1357 words
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492 1940-07-04 2 (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, dune JO. THK agricultural trade of Malaya, excluding rubber, has exceeded $200,000,000 for several years, states the June issue of the Malayan Agricultural Journal. Imports of agricultural products for re-grading and conditioning for492 words
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Article141 1940-07-04 2 THfc Singapore Chamber of Commerce Rubber Association held Its 1,492nd auf tion on June 2t>, and there were catalogued 2,451,825 1b—1.094 50 tons; offered 1,998 453 lb —892.17 tons; sold 1.771.143 1b—790 69 tons l<ondon spot 13 V d New York spot 21%, cts PRICKS KIAII/KI) Kibbed141 words
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Article306 1940-07-04 2 CTANTON Nelson and Co.. Ltd., in a weekly review of the rubber market, issued on June 27. write: For five days running the price of July rubber in London was quoted unchanged, and it was only r,t the end of the week under review that New306 words
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104 1940-07-04 2 A FINAL dividend of 4 per cent, lor the year ended Mareh last, will be 1 recommended by the directors at the annual meeting ot the Punggor Rubber Estates. Ltd. The net profit lor the year was j $17,769, compared with $3,117 the104 words
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Article109 1940-07-04 2 i From Our Own Correspondent London, July 1. J'' foJlowing are to-day -bid’ 1 quotations ior rixed Trusts f mp re note available British Empire “B D 0 British Empire Cumulative 1 Do British Empire C’prehensive n„ British Generul "A” 12 qyh British General "B” in 71? British109 words
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Article46 1940-07-04 2 TIIK Controller, Tin and Tin-Ore (Restriction) Enactment, F.M.S., has issued the following statement. “It is hereby notified that the domestic quota for the third quarter period, 194«, has been increased from 75 to 8« per cent, with effect from July 1, 1940#46 words
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Article130 1940-07-04 2 Reuter. London, June 26. THE Under-Secretary of State for Colonies. Mr G. H. Hall, replying to a question in the House of Commons to-day, said it was unnecessary and undesirable in the national interest to bring the tin control scheme to an end Replying to a– Reuter. - 130 words
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Article181 1940-07-04 2 IN a weekly review of the rubber market, issued on June 26. Lewis and Peat write: Conditions on the Singapore market during the past week have improved considerably and work In most of the rubber godowns lias returned to normal. In spite ol the dislocation that181 words
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Article125 1940-07-04 2 PUTHRIE and Co., Ltd., in a weekly 7* report on the rubber market, issued last week, write: The local market has remained quiet and steady since our last report. Business in London has naturally been somewhat on the small side. New York has shown more interest in125 words
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Article82 1940-07-04 2 Reuter. T____ London, July 1. HE note circulation, at £602,200.000 registered, was the fifth successive high record. Subscriptions to new war bonds together with the demand for t 0 mee t half-yearly settlements "e responsible for a temporary tightening up of money; but condiions were easier atReuter. - 82 words
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Article17 1940-07-04 2 JTN output for June is reported as A follows: Hours Yardage Piculs Nawng Pot17 words
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543 1940-07-04 2 IN their report for the year ended March last, the directors of liaub Australian Gold Mining Co., |,t state: In previous years the mine records were always included up to a date j a te in February but. with the facility of regular543 words
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113 1940-07-04 2 —Reuter. London, June 27. THE advisory schedule of the Insti- tute of London Underwriters, dealing with rates of war risk insurance, states that shipments between American ports and Australasia, also to or from the Far East via that route will henceforth pay 40s. per.—Reuter. - 113 words
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1109 1940-07-04 3 Singapore, July 3, 10 a.m. MINING SINGAPORE MUNICIPAL Euyeis tellers I 111.1 4/9 5/3 1 1 ;u Aniui. qc/_ 07/ ui-ir.il Malay I BE2? 0.65 I u selangw 9/6 i,. i iiintai io/» 20/II 1 riml Malay 13/. I '«tuj-:: ?7 86 I 23/? ■p>1,109 words
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Article43 1940-07-04 3 r |*HE official price of tin in Singapore on June 27 was $129.75 per picul of 133 1 3rd lb. cn June 28 $129; on June 29 $129.50; on July 1 $129'%; on July 2 $129; on July 3 $l3O.43 words
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Article59 1940-07-04 3 (From Our Own Correspondent) London, July 3 A. STRAUSS and Co. estimate tin statistics lor June 30, compared with May 31. as follows World visible stocks 31,300 tons, 29.798 tons; United Kingdom stocks 2,211 tons, 2,000 tons; afloat to United Kingdom 510 tons, nil; afloat to the United States 27.41859 words
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416 1940-07-04 3 (B> Out Financial Correspondent) Singapore, July 3. the effect of the United States decision to make huge purchases of rubber and tin nas not yet been reflected in the Singapore share market, it seems probable that the public will soon416 words
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Article122 1940-07-04 3 Singapore. July 3, noon. Buyers Seller» Oambler $.7.75 Hamburg cube 113.01 Java Cube $12 50 t'cppei White Muntok $12.50 White $12.00 Black 7.00 L'opra Mixed $2.60 Sun Dried $2.90 Snpc Flow No 1 Lingga $5.50 $5.50 Fair $5.25 $5.25 Sarawak *'5.50 irlotono Palembang $18.00 Banja $17.50 Sarawak122 words
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Article163 1940-07-04 3 COMMODITIES EXCHANGES <From Ou* Own Correspondent) London, July 2. COMMODITY and Exchange markets losed as follows with previous quotations tn paran thesis:— RUBBER: Firmer. Spot 13d 13« id (13d 13ttd) August l2%d (12%d 12%d) Oct.-Dec. l2V4d (ll%d ll%d) Jan.-Mar. liy 4 d ll%d (ll*,d ll%d) New York (opening prices): 21.15163 words
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Article192 1940-07-04 3 Issued by the Malayan Sharebrokers’ Association. Singapore. July 2, 5 pm. Books Totaj roi Company Dividend Close Date ttx Dlv financial veai TIN Payable Date to date Kamunting Tin 5% int less tax July 4 July 25 10% KiUinghall 10% irt less tax July 10 10%192 words
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