The Straits Budget, 3 October 1940
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Title Section29 1940-10-03 1 The Straits Budget BEING THE WEEKLY ISSUE OF THE STRAITS TIMES [ESTABLISHED NEARLY A CENTURY.] No. 4312. SINGAPORE, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 3. 1940. Price 26 cts., (S.S. Currency <> r 7429 words
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Article1020 1940-10-03 1 A SUM of $112,373 was donated to The War Fund in the •week ended Oct. 2, bringing the total to $4,105,093. A further remittance of £15,000 was made to the Imperial Treasury during the week out of the amount standing tc the credit of the Colony1,020 words
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Article, Illustration51 1940-10-03 1 The marriage certificate being signed at the wedding in Singapore on Saturday of Mr. Khoo Cheng Bock, son of Mrs. Khoo Teck Yong and the late Mr. Khoo Teck Yong, and Miss Tan Tian Neo, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Tan Soo Quan.—Straits Times picture. —Straits Times—Straits Times picture. - 51 words
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Article, Illustration23 1940-10-03 1 Commanding Officer Adjutant Lieut.-Col. R. A. Wolfe-Murray D.:».0. Af.C., officer jommandmp the Seuforth Highlanders and Captain R D. Maclaaan. adjutant of the battalion.23 words
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Article952 1940-10-03 1 .—Straits Times, Sept. 26. orr ol our biggest handicaps in ti-htiiiLi this war is our determinant,!, to be perfect little gentlemen ot costs. That thought arises troni contemplation of the British ~u al explanations of the Dakar to: “fiasco” is the only word that can be used.—Straits Times, Sept. 26. - 952 words
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Article1109 1940-10-03 1 dark horse !—Straits Times, Sept. 2Y. According to the Shanghai cor- 1 respondent of the New York Times. Hitler is attempting to force Japan into “an unwilling but full-fledged alliance with the Reich.” That Hitler will use Japan for his own purucses, if he finds himself able todark horse !—Straits Times, Sept. 2Y. - 1,109 words
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Article597 1940-10-03 2 leading to concerted action.—Straits Times, Sept. 28. It is often said and written that the British Empire now fights alone. In a sense this is true, even though there are still with us the sturdy remnants of the fighting forces of five foreign allies. Only the British Commonwealth ofleading to concerted action.—Straits Times, Sept. 28. - 597 words
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Article417 1940-10-03 2 There is no “catch” in it !—Straits Times, Sept. 28. A European employer of labour in Malaya who has attempted to follow out the suggestions contained in a leading article published in the Straits Times on Monday last, on the subject of War Savings Certificates, has encountered a peculiarThere is no “catch” in it !—Straits Times, Sept. 28. - 417 words
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Article1131 1940-10-03 2 Straits Times, Sept. 30. There is something rather reminiscent of the antics of the oldtime circus clowns in the efforts of propagandists in Berlin, Rome and Tokio. to make the United States primarily and ourselves incidentally flee in terror at the thought of the consequences of the military,Straits Times, Sept. 30. - 1,131 words
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Article1144 1940-10-03 3 1.—Straits Times, Oct. 1. Thanks to an unexpected but most gratifying spurt in the past the Colony War Fund is more than maintaining its average of a tmllion dollars a month. As it enters upon the fifth month of its e> h.stence, the total amount subsnribed is almost $4,200,000,1.—Straits Times, Oct. 1. - 1,144 words
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Article1073 1940-10-03 3 .—Straits Times, Oct. 2. Most people, if asked to define the term Fifth Column activities," would speak of spying, sabotage, defeatist talk and subversive propaganda. Under the heading of spying comes the use of lights, wireless transmitting sets and other means of indicating to the enemy.—Straits Times, Oct. 2. - 1,073 words
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DOMESTIC OCCURRENCES
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Article96 1940-10-03 4 TERRELL. —On the 24th September at the Maternity Hospital, Singapore, to ALEYNE the wife of Arthur a’Beckett Terrell, acting Chief Justice, a son. JAMIESON.—To Mr. Mrs. Brock P. Jamieson, a daughter at the Maternity Hospital. Singapore, September 24. SHORT. —At the Maternity Hospital, Singapore, on 23 Sept. 1940 to96 words
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Article244 1940-10-03 4 GOODBAN-FARRELL.—The engagement is announced between Lionel George, second son of Mr. and Mrs. Good ban, Ramsgate Kent, and Eleanor Gladys, only child of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Farrell, Carmathenshire. South Wales. The engagement In announced between M. Arthur Perera, younger son of the late Mr. and Mrs. M.244 words
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Article50 1940-10-03 4 ROBINSON-MARSH. —On September 28th, at Singapore, Clive Askew Robinson to Jennette Keith Marsh. The Marriage took place of Mr. Chia Kim Moh, eldest son of Mr. Chla Kee Poh, to Miss Lim Keng Chwee, second daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lim Chong Swee, on Sunday. the 29th September, 1940.50 words
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201 1940-10-03 4 (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Oct. 1. “|F the Government could devise means whereby those in need could be assured of a helping hand In their ventures. I submit the day will not be far off when *7e can ooast or201 words
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Article206 1940-10-03 4 “I am gratified to find that besides what the Government are doing in the matter, there is, in this direction, a considerable amount of private enterprise, especially on the part of the planting industry in this country. Unfortunately, a good many of these enterprises are somewhat hampered for206 words
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55 1940-10-03 4 (From Our Own Corespondent) Seremban, Sept. 28. MEGRI Sembilan Chinese recently remitted to China $20,000 (Straits) for the China Relief Fund. This brings the total contributions from Negri Sembilan to $630,000, In addition to a further sum of $700,000 sent in the early55 words
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Article335 1940-10-03 4 Leaders— Perfect Little Gentlemen Counting Chickens J Unity J Pathetic Clown $4,i90,i72 The Strategy Of Terror Financial Supplement— Financial and Commercial News to date, following page Malayan General News— Japan-Thai Relations “Not So Amicable Governor To Return Soon Appeal For Re-Opening Of a Burma Road Tribute Paid To Bishop335 words
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221 1940-10-03 4 NONE of the Queen’s scholars will leave Malaya this year. They will stay here until conditions improve to permit of their travelling to England for the special courses they have elected to study. Of the three 1939 scholars, two of them have chosen to221 words
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Obituary149 1940-10-03 4 DEATHS E. J. MAN ASS EH —63 years, died at G. H Singapore, 21-9-40, at 4.10 a.m. Leaves behind a widow and 12 children. CASHIN.—On 27th September, 1940, Cyril Aloysius, 22 years, son of Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Cashin. FARR.—On 30th September, 1940, at 40 Branksome Road, Singapore, GEORGE149 words
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486 1940-10-03 5 DELATIONS between Thailand and Japan are not so K amicable as believed, declared Dr. A. J. J. Hammelburg, editor of the Java-Bode,” a leading newspaper in the Netherlands Indies, when he passed through Singapore durjn<> the week-end on his486 words
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124 1940-10-03 5 NEW TIMES FOR DUTCH HINDUSTANI BROADCASTS 1k 3B C has changed the time of rr- Q l^ r lentary in Hindustani which is ofm^ d y the Sin "apore station. This JoTi m t- ntary now starts at 9.20 pm., <ontL Ume (lnste ad of 9.30 p.m.) and rerinH Ue124 words
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159 1940-10-03 5 IT is announced by the Colonial Office that the term of office of Sir Shenton Thomas, Governor and Commander-in-Chiet of the Straits Settlements and High Commissioner for the Malay States —which would normally have expired this year—has. with the King’s approval, been159 words
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Article103 1940-10-03 5 (From Our Own Correspondent) Malacca, Sept. 30. A SUB-COMMITTEE of Chinese of the Women’s Work Party has now been formed and by a house to house collection among the Chinese the sum of $4,072 has been raised, $750 of which was reserved for the local103 words
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98 1940-10-03 5 IWIORE than $500,000 worth of war savings certificates have been bought in Malaya since the launching of the scheme about three weeks ago. The $10,000,000 mark is aimed at. People are beginning to appreciate the value of these certificates as a means of saving98 words
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Article132 1940-10-03 5 A CONCERT, which added some $450 to the Malaya Labuan Patriotic Fund, was held on Sept. 14 at the On Lock Theatre. Labuan, under the patronage of the Resident, Mr. R. W. Jakeman, M.C.S. With the exception of three or four persons all those who took part in132 words
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Article19 1940-10-03 5 riE death occurred on Monday at 41, Branksome Road, Singapore, of Mr. George Farr, aged 61.19 words
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280 1940-10-03 5 AN appeal “on behalf of 10,000,000 Chinese residing in south-eastern Asia has been made to the British Government by the Federation of China Relief Funds, whose headquarters are in Singapore, for the reopening of the Burma Road. Cables were sent yesterday to Mr. Winston280 words
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Article, Illustration343 1940-10-03 5 11/ ARM tributes to the Bishop of Singapore, the Rt. Rev. B. C. Roberts, and to Mrs. Roberts, for their work during 13 years in Malaya, were paid at a presentation by members of the Parish and Diocese at St. Andrew’s School343 words
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Article130 1940-10-03 5 APPLICATIONS for enrolment in the Singapore Local Defence Corps can now be received, it is officially announced. A form of application can be obtained from the office of the Commissioner, Local Defence Corps, Old Supreme Court, Singapore. (Telephone No. 4572). Those who have already sent 1n130 words
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277 1940-10-03 6 DENT on improving further the state of affairs arising from malnutrition, the Singapore Municipal health department is at the moment working on details of a propaganda campaign. Some time may elapse, however, before details of the scheme will be277 words
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264 1940-10-03 6 CTEPS have been taken by Government to prevent funds collected by promoters of clubs and associations from being squandered or reaching undesirable elements. New rules under the Societies’ Ordinance with this object are now In force. Some promoters have collected funds before their264 words
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Article73 1940-10-03 6 TlfE death has occurred In Kuala Lump ;r of Madam Leow Kim Pah, mother of Mr Llew Ah Kim, Sanitary Inspector Kuala Lumpur. She was 61 years of age ano was an ”>ld resident of Selangor. Che is survived by three sons, Llew Ah73 words
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152 1940-10-03 6 'From Our Own Correspondent) Malacca, Sept. 30. AT a meeting of the Malacca Planters’ Association yesterday to consider the general position in regard to estate labour and its remuneration, is was decided after discussion that the association should support the Estate Workmen’s152 words
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Article113 1940-10-03 6 MR. Justice Manning, now Puisne Judge in Singapore, will take the place of Mr. Justice Laville in Johore when the latter goes on leave shortly. It is understood, however, that Mr. Justice Manning will not go up to Johore until the arrival of Malaya’s new113 words
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Article43 1940-10-03 6 Mr. Clawson Aldridge, the United States Consul for Singapore returned on Monday after five months’ leave in America, with his wife. With him when he arrived was Mr. Austin Brady, United States Consul for Rangoon, who Is returning to Burma after home leave43 words
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279 1940-10-03 6 A PERMANENT traffic advisory committee for Singapore—- as proposed by the Trimmer Committee—is not considered to be necessary, the Straits Times understands. The Singapore Traffic Advisory Committee will therefore remain an informal body with powers limited to the collecting of and calling for information279 words
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Article, Illustration298 1940-10-03 6 NEW J.P.s IN JOHORE Towkay Teoh Inche Abdul «From Our Own Correspondent) Johore Bahru, Oct. 1. TWO well known Johore residents, Towkay Teoh Siew Khor, a proprietory rubber planter of Kluang, and Inche Abdul Ghafar bin Arshad, a retired Batu Pahat magistrate’ and a landed proprietor, have been appointed Justices298 words
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328 1940-10-03 6 MISSED DEATH BY MINUTES Round-the -World Yacht In Port IN order that his German cook 1 had served under him for ho years, mighc be spared internm,»t, ven a British or French port Cam r Johnson of the 81-ton sailing' Lt Yankee, now in Singapore ncm p •-nm~ Pn e328 words
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158 1940-10-03 6 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Batavia, Sept. 26. QNLY two days after the opening of a Netherlands Indies Spitfire fund, the organizing committee was able to remit £5,000 to Britain. The committee has made a request that the planes bought with the158 words
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Article102 1940-10-03 6 (From Our Own Correspondent) Johoie Bahru. Sept. 29AFTER serving m Malaya for about years, Mr. W. H. dpwell, Senior Executive Engineer, P.W.D.. Muar, is on lea'e, prior to retirement. Ills successor is N G. Ferguson, of Trengganu. Starting his career as a member of trv.102 words
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Article46 1940-10-03 6 Reuter. London, Sept. 30 PILOT-OFFICER W. B. S. Cunyng* ha me, who was born in Kuchma and Flying-Officer P. L. Dakeync. vvno was born in Rawang, F.M.S.. arc ported as missing in the lates\ r ,sua .y list issued by the Air Mlnlsir;Reuter. - 46 words
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2270 1940-10-03 7 a TRIBUTE to the efficiency of the department of Food Control in Singapore was paid by Mr. J. M. Prescott, chairman, when addressing shareholders at the annual meeting of the Singapore Cold Storage Co. Ltd. on2,270 words
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82 1940-10-03 7 (From Our Own Correspondent) Malacca, Sept 30. Subscriptions totalling $56,530.35 to the Malacca branch of the Malaya Patriotic Fund have been received to date and remitted to Singapore, it was reported at the last meeting of the Malacca Settlement Committee. On Apr. 10 the total82 words
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Article85 1940-10-03 7 UOW the Malay language is occasionally enriched In the process of translating from English is referred to in the 1939 report of the State of Kelantan All legislation Is drafted first in English and submitted for approval of the Government, it Is explained. When approved85 words
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556 1940-10-03 7 AM satisfied, from the evidence before me, that Riddons took his life by taking a disinfectant, but I am not prepared to pass any remarks about the state of his mind at the time he took the disinfectant/* said Mr. W. O. Porter, the Singapore556 words
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Article133 1940-10-03 7 AN appeal to Indians in Malaya to contribute their utmost to the existing War Funds, to buy War Savings Certificates and make other sacrifices, was made by Mr. V. Pakirisamy, presiding over the 17th annual meeting of the Singapore Indian Association on Sunday morning Referring133 words
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Article77 1940-10-03 7 At an extraordinary meeting of the AllMalaya Muslim Missionary Society, Singapore, It was unanimously decided to Invite every member of the society to donate a minimum of $1 per month for the consecutive months towards the cost of the erection of a new building. A further $3,000 Is needed to77 words
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196 1940-10-03 8 CTEPS to prevent any form of corruption among the staff are being taken by the Singapore Municipality. The Municipal Service Regulations are being amended to forbid any officer to give to or receive from his subordinates or the public196 words
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211 1940-10-03 8 CIVE more applications for exemptions of depot recruits and Volunteers from continuous training during the October-Novem-ber period were heard by the l# cal Tribunal fast week. One application, that of Mr. A. O. Dobb who applied for the renewal of a postponement certificate211 words
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Article91 1940-10-03 8 SINGAPORE Municipal Commissioners held another “blitz” meeting last week when they met for their usual mmthly business. The meeting, which included a special meeting, lasted 12 minutes. It was the shortest the Commissioners had held for a long time. During the meeting the only speaker91 words
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63 1940-10-03 8 'From Our Own Correspondent) Penang, Sept. 24. A SECOND donation of $300,000 for the prosecution of the war was made to the Chancellor of the Ex chequer in London bv the Municipality of Penang to-day As a result of this donation, total gifts of this nature63 words
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114 1940-10-03 8 REALIZING the importance of a short, direct route to Manila so that the U.S.A. and Europe may be brought nearer to Singapore and the Netherlands Indies, the K.N.I.L.M. air line is organizing two charter flights from Batavia to Manila next Monday114 words
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807 1940-10-03 8 “THE scheme for training Malays for A naval service in local waters was prompted by the needs of the Singapore Naval Base,” writes Jchn Hockin in an article on Royal Naval Reserves in every quarter of the Empire, in which he compliments the807 words
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462 1940-10-03 8 (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Sept. 27 THE population of Malaya on Dec. 31 last was 5,396,70« according to figures published in yesterday’s issue of the F.M.S. Government Gazette. The total population of the Straits Settlements at the end of the year462 words
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262 1940-10-03 8 (From Our Own Correspondent> Malacca, Sept. 30. THE Malacca Society organized an exhibition of foliage and flowering pot plants in connection with the All Communities Fair at the City Park in aid of the Malaya Patriotic Fund. The following memoers of the society donated262 words
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75 1940-10-03 8 OUR London correspondent, G R Tonkin, reports that the stra Times office in the Fleet Street area has been bombed but not ser»oidamaged. Singapore colleagues of our correspondent feel almost h that the Germans should pay so m attention to what thev obviously sider a75 words
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Article12 1940-10-03 8 Rev. Sydney Buckley, headman Ivanhoe Grammar School. Melbourne 1 present touring Malaya.12 words
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293 1940-10-03 9 Singapore, Sept. 25 Straits Times understands! 1 that the Japanese Consul-Gen-pral in Singapore, Mr. K. Toyoda. hls protested to the Straits SettleGovernment about the arrest nt Mamuro Shinozaki and the °eaich of rooms In the ConsulateG \h fr Toyoda claimed that Shinozaki293 words
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54 1940-10-03 9 —Reuter. London, Sept. 25. |T IS understood that the detention of Japanese subjects in Singapore was one of the matters raised in conversations on general questions affecting the interests of Britain and Japan which ine Japanese Ambassador had at the Foreign Office with the Under-Secre-t£ry.—Reuter. - 54 words
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Article116 1940-10-03 9 MORE than 300 people of all nationalities were guests at an “At Siven on Sept. 24 by the Indian troops Entertainment Committee at ne house of its hon. secretary, Rai RoacJ dUr Chand, in East Coast mon g the guests were the G.0.C., Ma Jor-General L.116 words
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108 1940-10-03 9 gift made in Singapore this Rni;J to London Air Raid 1 Fund deserves special mention. nnT h L rt y: four free Frenchmen serving ti u hf Bed Ensign on board the < Pra nce passed the hat round thk raise d 5150.108 words
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Article, Illustration57 1940-10-03 9 At the "At Home” given by the Indian Troops Entertainment Committee last week were Mr. G. Maganlal former chairman of the Indian Chamber of Commerce the General Officer Commanding, Malaya, MajorGeneral L. V. Bond and the Agent for the Government of India Mr C..—Straits Times picture. - 57 words
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Article373 1940-10-03 9 A SUGGESTION that because a large surplus alien population exists in the Colony, the Government should be asked to remedy the state of affairs by taking appropriate measures for evacuating the surplus and prohibiting immigration, has been discussed by a sub-committee of the Singapore European373 words
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Article66 1940-10-03 9 (From Our Own Correspondent) Seremban. Bept. 20. AT a meeting of the Seremban Sanitary Board held to-day. It was agreed jo rtcommend that Mrs. Morrison be granted tne lease of the Seremban Rest House for 1941 and 1942. TSe Chairman (Mr. N. Coulson) said that Mrs. Morrison,66 words
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216 1940-10-03 9 (From Our Own Correspondent.) London, Aug. 20. a FEDERATION of Malaysian States In south-eastern Asia, under the protection of the U.S.A., would be the best means of promoting stability in the Far East.” This somewhat provocative proposal has been made to the United States216 words
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Article121 1940-10-03 9 MALAYA'S Import and export trudc con- tinues very steady. Statistics Issued Hi's morning show that in August, gross exports were valued at $92,939,000. compared with $92,726,000 in July, bringing the total for ttv* eight, months of this year to $747,955,000 The total gross exports for the121 words
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303 1940-10-03 9 r PHE most spectacular and the most powerful phenomenon of riches to-day is the imperialism of oil,” said Mrs. E. V. Dav*es, who addressed .lie Singapore Rotary Club on “The Romance of Riches” last week. “Oil has been krtown to the ancients303 words
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Article123 1940-10-03 9 ARTHUR DARBYSHIRE, 31-year- old -Naval Base policeman, was last week found guilty on charges of not reporting for duty at the Naval Police Station on Aug. 10 and Sept. 10, by the Singapore third magistrate, Mr. J. O. Rappoport. He was sentenced to three months'123 words
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Article189 1940-10-03 9 •Prom Our Own Correspondent) Johore Bahru, Sept. 25. SENTENCE of death passed by Mr. Justice Laville at the last Muar Assizes on a middle-aged Chinese, Choong For, for the double murder of a 65-year-old compatriot, Chong Ming, and his grandson, Hong Yik, was today confirmed by the189 words
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1208 1940-10-03 10 (From Our Own Correspondent) Penang, Sept. 24. “AS a supplementary measure to the creation of reserves, I suggest that compulsory planting of foodstuffs .by estates be resorted to either by tbeir own initiative or by the temporary1,208 words
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Article, Illustration7 1940-10-03 10 A “Lend for Victory” poster in Malacca7 words
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201 1940-10-03 10 THE Governments of the Colony and Federated Malay States have decided to introduce into the respective Councils, Bills to impose income tax. Certain problems in connection with the tax present themselves, and as they are common to both administrations, a joint committee has been201 words
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250 1940-10-03 10 [MEW rules giving the newly appointed trustees of the Chinese Swimming Club. Singapoie. powers to mortgage the clubs new building now unde** construction, ana la- at ‘JJ Amber Road, and providing tor ihc disposal of the club’s assets should it be dissolved, were passed250 words
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Article56 1940-10-03 10 THE engagement is announced twe°n Miss Loke Chat MooWD a ■>• daughter of Mrs. Loke Looi Chew the late Mr. Loke Lool Chew and sis of Mr Loke Tal Nam. of Kuala Lumm "nd Mr Wong Slew Leng. son m Wong Chew Oeok and the56 words
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399 1940-10-03 10 (From Our Own Correspondent.) London, Aug. 21. V AM satisfied that the Governor was quite justified in the action which he took.” This was the gist of the replies given bv Mr. George Hall. Under-Secretary for the Colonies, to a number of questions399 words
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Article, Illustration257 1940-10-03 11 a COMPREHENSIVE review of trading conditions in A Malaya during the first halt' of this year was given by Mr. j I Dawson, chairman, when addressing the half-yearly meeting of the Singapore Chamber of Commerce257 words
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1192 1940-10-03 11 Mr. Dawson said:— As is customary, this half-yearly meeting of members oi the chamber is called for the purinw o. review! g the events o» the past jix months which have affected the trade and commerce of the colony and the part which1,192 words
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818 1940-10-03 11 'METALS AND JUILDING MATERIALS: During the past six months, the reduction In dealers’ stocks continued. Sales were made at controlled prices, which allowed a fair margin of profit to dealers. There were a few Isolated attempts at hoarding, more particularly steel and the818 words
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2520 1940-10-03 11 TIN: The Straits Trading Company, Ltd. has, as usual, been good enough to supply the fullest information regarding tin and 1 have nothing to add to what you will find Ir. the appendix. ItritHKK: The «'port of rubber for the2,520 words
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901 1940-10-03 12 WAR RISK INSURANCE ON COMMODITIES: In September. 1939. we addressed Government and inquired whether any scheme similar to that introduced in United Kingdom was being considered for Malaya and requesting that before the introduction of any scheme details might be submitted to this Chamber.901 words
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732 1940-10-03 12 On Apr. 22, 1940, the Legislative Council approved of a further gift of £1,000,000 to the Imperial Government to be used for the prosecution of the war and to be paid out cf reserves. This colony is indeed fortunate co be able732 words
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1413 1940-10-03 13 l thsiiK I am correct in saying that, on the u jjo e this chamber has not in past years i a sustained interest in the problems of '.about, its supply, its remuneration and i*s treatment, but has been content, on the whole to1,413 words
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Article93 1940-10-03 13 A FURTHER increase in the Incidence of cholera in Hong Kong and Macao is reported in the latest health bulletin issued by the League of Nations Eastern Hureau, Singapore. For the week ended Sept. 21. 19« c?*es were reported in If >ng Kong, and 14993 words
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669 1940-10-03 13 1 am sorry, gentlemt.». that I have to Inflict upon you so long a speech but the manv Important matters which have arisen during the past months have made this unlosing remarks are concerned wit*: the cataclysm of war and its consequences, insofar669 words
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Article208 1940-10-03 13 (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Sept. 25. MR. John Noel Douglas Harrison, ASP.. of the Federated Malay States Police, was married to Miss Diane Elizabeth Ensor at St. Mary’s Church to-day. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. T D. Ensor, of Kuala208 words
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395 1940-10-03 13 (From Our Own Correspondent) Malacca. Sept. 24. jyiALACCA Chinese women have collected a further amount of $543 for the Malaya Patriotic Fund. List of subscribers Mis I'ay Yet Seng. Mrs. Chce Swee Cheng; $lOO each Mrs. Chee Guan Cheang; $5O. Mrs Tan395 words
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Article385 1940-10-03 13 «From Our Own Correspondent) Johore Bahru, Sept 2s. A Bata Pahat Japanese merchant, T. Ti Itilh ta, was fined $5OO, or three months’ rigorous imprisonment, by Tuan Haji Nassir. the second magistrate, to-day, for attempting to evade payment of duty on 55 pairs of rubber385 words
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Article48 1940-10-03 13 Dr F A. Strutbera, who haa been acting ns Deputy Principal Medical Officer. Johore. has left on transfer as State Medical and Hialth Officer. Negri Sembllan. Dr. J. C. P. Gray, who recently returned from leave, has taken over duties as Deputy P.M.0., Johore.48 words
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Article, Illustration752 1940-10-03 14 (By A Special Correspondent.) r[E most pleasant memories that the East Surrey Regiment brings back from its 21 months tour in Shanghai, Tientsin and Peking is the very close liaison with the United States Marines. It is752 words
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Article, Illustration213 1940-10-03 14 M R Alan Loke, one of the best-1 known Chinese in the Federated Malay States, has made a most generous contribution to Government for the war effort. Four plots of land in Seremban, i each of about 2,400 square feet213 words
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49 1940-10-03 14 fTHREE probationers are being selected for the Straits Settlements Legal Service this year. The appointments are open to British subjects, who are domiciled in Malaya and are qualified lawyers. Candidates for the appointments must be under 30 years of age on May l, 1940.49 words
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Article46 1940-10-03 14 to be used for British wounded British Wireless. London, Sept. 26. LADY BROOKE, wile ol Sir Charles Brooke, the Rajah of Sarawak, has given a pint of blood to a “blood bank” to be used for British wounded British Wireless.to be used for British wounded – British Wireless. - 46 words
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Article59 1940-10-03 14 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Ipoh, Sept. 22. THE Sultan of Perak and other members of the Perak royal family were among the guests at the marriage of Che Aisah, grandniece of the Sultan and of Che Zainuddin, son of Che Mohammed Seifuddin, Penghulu, Taiping. The59 words
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505 1940-10-03 14 (From Our Own Correspondent, Johore Bahru, Sept. 26. “W E have heard of the expansion of the medical department during the last few years. That is really in a way the work of m v predecessors who taught the people of this505 words
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Article156 1940-10-03 14 “THIS is a case in which the robbery was carefully planned.” said Crown Counsel. Mr. C. H. Butterfield, in the Singapore H»«n Court last week during an appeal by fwo Indians, Bishen Singh and Fazir Kban. against a conviction land sentence of imonths’ rigorous imprisonment for forcim)156 words
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Advertisement38 1940-10-03 14 ADEL P H I THE HOTEL IN TOWN SEA VIEW THE HOTEL ON THE SEASHORE BOTH HOTELS ENJOY AN ENVIABLE REPUTATION FOR FOOD ft SERVICE WE RESPECTFULLY SOLICIT THE FAVOUR OF YOUR PATRONAGE H. O. WASER. GENERAL MANAGER.38 words
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2145 1940-10-03 15 (By Our Planting Correspondent) Fnv company annual reports and, 5 •hnrmen’s speeches are read in r with greater interest than moso relating to Prang Besar Rubber ;c 11 1, Ltd This company circulates s P u together,2,145 words
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60 1940-10-03 15 THE Singapore Turf Club have received the following message from th? Lord Mayor of London: “Very many thanks for your kind gift which will do much to help relieve suffering now being bravely endured by Londoners.” The Club sent €2,500 to the Lord60 words
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Article, Illustration769 1940-10-03 16 fREATLY increased broadcasting time for Asiatic listeners W w i|| be one result of the Singapore radio expansion scheme announced last week. As a result of the opening of a third transmitter, giving Singapore two short-wave and one769 words
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141 1940-10-03 16 THE Food Controller, Malaya, believes that the quota system, affecting export* from the United Kingdom, is possibly under revision. The minutes of a recent committee meeting of the European Association state that the Food Controller has cabled for authority to relieve further the141 words
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Article140 1940-10-03 16 (From Our Own Correspondent) Malacca, Sept. 24. IN connection with the All Communities Fair at the City Park In aid of the Malaya Patriotic Fund u baby show open to all races was held yesterday. The champion baby was Ronald Peter Gostelow, who is two140 words
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496 1940-10-03 16 THERE will be no annual inspection 1 ci the St. John Ambulance Brigade ;n Singapore this year. Were it not for the war, the amnual inspection would be held in October. The general regulations do not stipulate tb° holding of a496 words
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265 1940-10-03 16 “|N the same way as Colonel Bruce (oi the Malay Regiment) has been called Father of the Malay Army, Sir Percy Noble may be given the appropriate epithet Father of the Malay Navy,” states the newspaper Utusan Melayu in an article headed265 words
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Article126 1940-10-03 16 THE following telegram from the Lord Mayor of London has been received: “Deeply touched by Malaya’s sympathetic gift to suffering Londoners. Your concern for us at this time strengthens our courage.” Last week £20.000 was given through the Crown Agents to the Lord Mayor126 words
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1004 1940-10-03 17 Defence Corps to strengthen 1:c defensive A orunnization of Malaya will soon come inio being in settlement and State H the conn try. euiaiions for the creation, organization, discipline ana ,j o-overnment oi* the Corps1,004 words
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1276 1940-10-03 17 CIRST prosecutions in of offenders against 1 lighting regulations during the Singapore black-out practice early this month were heard in the Singapore fifth court on Sept. 24. tut* A».* Among 1?. defendants who appeared on summonses was a1,276 words
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443 1940-10-03 17 IWJO formal representations on the selection of Singapore's Bishop have been mads to the Archbishop of Canterbury by the Diocesan Council here: consequently the selection will lie entirely wkhin the counsels of the Archbishop. This was disclosed last week by the retiring Bishop443 words
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940 1940-10-03 18 (By A Sptvial orirspoiiricnt) A FKW days ago* I stood a I the entrance to a tamp in Singapore and watched th Sen forth Highlanders roar summing along the road to the time of* Scotland for940 words
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Article115 1940-10-03 18 CRIME resulting from too isy .1 use of any handy agricultural implement,” is referred to in the latest report for the State of Kelantan. One witness described an nxe with which a fatal blow had been struck as “the kind which one takes when on? goes115 words
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215 1940-10-03 18 I 'THE Oflicer Administering the Govi A eminent has appointed Mr. L. H. Gorsuch, of the Malayan Civil Service ito be Commissioner of the Local Delence Corps which is to be formed in I every Settlement and State of Malaya. Mr. B. A. R. Gater,215 words
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Article39 1940-10-03 18 Details oi regulations for the award of the V( lunteei Officers’ Decoration and the Long KciViee PiK. Good Conduct Medal to mcm'•ns of th« Straits Settlements Royal Naval Yiilunteoi Reserve are published in the last of the Government Gazette.39 words
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344 1940-10-03 18 Self-Confessed Liar” Loses Suit Against Sons plaintiff has been described A by the defence counsel as a self-confessed liar. It seems a hard term to use—but I can come to no other conclusion myself,” said Mr. Justice Pedlow in the Singapore High Court last week giving judgment in a claim344 words
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Article, Illustration48 1940-10-03 18 Mr Joshua Manasseh. son of Mr. a?, a Mrs. Ezekiel Manasseh m and Miss Mary Joseph Hayim daughter of Mr. and Mrs E>rc Jc S' hautm. at Singapore nho were munied at the Maahein 'Ahon, J P I Synagogue. Waterloo Street, on Sept. —Straits Times picture.—Straits Times picture - 48 words
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327 1940-10-03 18 f Singapore, Sept. 27. j Hh latest information available in Singapore about French Indo-China is that Japanese planes bombed Haiphonir early yesterday morning and that Japanese troops had Iteeun to enter Indo-China at I.angson without meeting any opposj. C JI 1 Fifteen are reported327 words
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Article95 1940-10-03 18 AMONG the many telegrams received in London after the recent bombing of Buckingham Palace was nP sent on behalf of the people of Malaya by the Officer Administering the Govenment. The Secretary of State for Colon’es has telegraphed to say ’m' the King has commanded him95 words
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702 1940-10-03 19 London, Sept. 24. ruKE French forces under the command of General Charles f dc Gaulle, supported by a British naval squadron arc reported to have shelled the port of Dakar, in French West Africa. General de Gaulle702 words
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58 1940-10-03 19 the King broadcast to the Empire early this morning, he was in an air raid shelter under Buckingham Palace. The warning siren had sounded some time before he spoke and like other citizens he took cover. 8.8. C. engineers had previously set up a microphone58 words
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Article144 1940-10-03 19 .—Reuter. Vichy, Sept. 23. A COMMUNIQUE issued by the French Foreign Ministry this evening read Ex-General de Gaulle has arrived off Dakar with a British squadron bringing British troops. He presented to the French author ities an ultimatum urging them to surrender. “The ultimatum was rejected.—Reuter. - 144 words
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120 1940-10-03 19 Muslim Cemetery Mosque Bombed By Italians Reuter Haifa, Sept. 23. LEAFLETS in Arabic protesting Mussolini’s love for the Arabs dropped at the same time as bombs vnen Italian war planes raided Haifa for the seventh time on Saturday. Bnmbs which damaged a mosque killed and severely injured people sheltering nearby.Reuter - 120 words
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Article409 1940-10-03 19 Britain Could Face Million Pounds Damage Nightly KEYNES ON GREAT STRENGTH VAST WEALTH OF NATION .—Router. London, Sept. 23. At IhK a year of war, Britain remains richer in national wealth than at the beginning of 1937 affirmed the eminent economist Mr. J. M. Keynes, in a broadcast to-night. Mr..—Router. - 409 words
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90 1940-10-03 19 London, Sept. 23. AN Air Ministry communique states I** that all British aircraft returned [safely from widespread and successful operation m Germany, Holland, Belgium and France last night and early .his morning. Important aluminium works at laiuta, north-east of Dresden, were bombed and fires were90 words
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72 1940-10-03 19 .—Reuter Washington, Sept. 23 MR. Cordell Hull, the U.S. Secretary of 1 S' ale, said the State Department would h idy to (11.,cuss the question of guarantee to (lie safety cf United States' vessels wiln th" belligerents when conciete plans for the use of American.—Reuter - 72 words
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377 1940-10-03 19 .—Reuter. London, Sept. 22. bombers are to-day reported *by observers on the coast to have carried out the heaviest bombardment of the war on French Channel ports. Miles of coastline were illuminated with explosions and fires. Thousands of tracer bullets, star.—Reuter. - 377 words
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27 1940-10-03 19 Router. Lahore, Sept. 23. THE Minwali district of the Punjab has raised L 10.000 for the purchase of British' fighter aircraft.—Reuter.Router. - 27 words
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65 1940-10-03 19 ’—Reuter. Washington, Sept. 23. MR. Cordell Hull, the U.S. Secretary of State, called the torpedoing of the British child evacuees’ liner as a most dastardly act at his Press conference. Mr. Hull permitted direct quotation of this comment, saying. “I am sure there will’—Reuter. - 65 words
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737 1940-10-03 20 I.—Reuter. j Ijondon, Sept. 26. THE Allied forces are now being withdrawn from the Dakar region in order to save the lives of Frenchmen and the circumstances which led to their withdrawal are explained in a Ministry ofI.—Reuter. - 737 words
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Article85 1940-10-03 20 —Reuter. Vichy, Sept. 25. A COMMUNIQUE Issued by the Frencn Admiralty says that the attack on Dakar was resumed Just after 9 a.m to-day It adds: "One of the two torpedoed British battleships withdrew from the action with a strong list.’’ Dealing with yesterday’.- operations”—Reuter. - 85 words
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Article126 1940-10-03 20 Reuter. London, Sept. 24. A SPIRIT of ardent faith and unconquerable hcpe animates the souls of men and women in this country in thmr stand against the heathen rage of ihe Nazi rulers,” declares Dr. Hertz, chief Rabbi, in a Jewish New Year message. Dr. HertzReuter. - 126 words
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110 1940-10-03 20 Reuter. London, Sept. 25. AIR Marshal Sir Arthur Barratt revealed to-day that the Sunday before last, when the R.A.F. claimed 185 German planes, 47 more “almost certainly came down” and 17 more were damaged. Sir Arthur, appealing to thousands of men and women workersReuter. - 110 words
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Article132 1940-10-03 20 Reuter. Hoflywood, Sept. 24. THE first public exhibition of the film “A Dispatch From Reuters.” in which Edward G. Robinson plays the part of Baron Julius de Reuter, has been followed by its exhibition to a specially invited group of American editors, newspaper proprietors andReuter. - 132 words
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66 1940-10-03 20 .—Reuter. Slmpla, Sept. 25. THE Director of Civil Aviation in India, who is in the United States, is engaged, it is learned, in endeavouring to secure material for the construction of an aircraft factory in India. It is understood that the proposed factory would.—Reuter. - 66 words
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42 1940-10-03 20 —Reuter. London, Sept. 24. IT is now disclosed that the liner tor--1 pedoed with the loss of 83 child evacuees while en route to Canada was the Ellerman liner City of Benares, 11.081 tons- —Reuter.•—Reuter. - 42 words
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137 1940-10-03 20 —Reuter. New York, Sept. 25. fTHE special correspondent of the Herald-Tribune, describing Tuesday’s German raids, says: “Evidence pointed indisputably to a weakening of the Nazis’ effort or to a striking increase in the strength and efficiency of the land and air—Reuter. - 137 words
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321 1940-10-03 20 —Reuter. London, Sept. 25. A WONDERFUL record in the defence of London ha.- been achieved by fighter pilots of the original “All Canadian" squadron of the R.A.F. formed in England, says Reuter's air correspondent. It was revealed.—Reuter. - 321 words
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Article205 1940-10-03 20 Reuter. London, Sept. 24. OFFICERS of two RA F. squadrons who have destroyed 84 enemy planes, a count who was born in Benin but is a naturalised Briton and a Polish airman, are the latest recipients ot awards for gallantry in flying operations. Honours include theReuter. - 205 words
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Article47 1940-10-03 20 .—Reuter. Istanbul, Sept. THE entire output of the fan 1 Skoda (Czech) arms works now concentrated on anti-air guns for Germany, according travellers. The firm is stated to have ped all exports owing to the ui a need of the Reich. —Reuter..—Reuter. - 47 words
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235 1940-10-03 21 —Reuter. London, Sept. 26. THE Dakar authorities who opened fire on Free French I troops attempting a peaceful landing—without any intention of using armed force —did so under German pressure. This is now known, states a—Reuter. - 235 words
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103 1940-10-03 21 -Reuter. Washington, Sept. 26 THE withdrawal of the British from Dakar is considered, under existing circumstances. to have been the wisest course. While officials would have preferred to see a Fret* French government installed in the, in-arest Alrican port to Latin America, they believed that the-Reuter. - 103 words
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Article84 1940-10-03 21 —Reuter. Cairo, Sept. 26. P HITHER signs of the increasing feeling in Syria against the Vichy Government v re reported here to-day. It is stated that Gen de Gaulle intervened at Dakar numbers of French officers and civilians v.en arrested by the authorities. Tlie—Reuter. - 84 words
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Article216 1940-10-03 21 British Wireless. r DC XT London, Sept 27 in the Cameroons who have learnt of recent events at akMi take this opportunity to affirm British Prime Minister their .lamination to continue the struggle thp 1 81 Gorn aahs side by side with v ri, ‘shBritish Wireless. - 216 words
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94 1940-10-03 21 Reuter. London, Sept. 26. THE Daily Telegraph, commenting on German bombing of London civilians, says: We have been working upon a strategic plan to such good purpose that 90 per cent, of Germany’s synthetic oil industry and 80 per cent, of her oil refineriesReuter. - 94 words
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206 1940-10-03 21 i.—Reuter. London, Sept. 24. THAT Britain to-day controls 1 more shipping tonnage than before the war but that the war has increased demands upon it are outstanding points in a statement by Mr. Ronald Cross. Minister of Shipping, reviewing the position at the beginningi.—Reuter. - 206 words
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102 1940-10-03 21 R-i r i h Wireless London, Sept. 24 A RECENT article entitled ‘‘Trade ot the Tyne” appearing in the put.horI M >tive shipping Journal, Lloyd’s Daily I List, is an interesting commentary on the activities of British shipyards. ‘Ship-building on the river.” it statesR-iri h Wireless - 102 words
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122 1940-10-03 21 .—Reuter. Washington, Sept. 26. AS part of its defence programme, the United States has agreed to lend China $25,000,000 through the Export and Import Bank, bringing to $70,000,000 the amount of credits extended to China during the past two years. The new loan will.—Reuter. - 122 words
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222 1940-10-03 21 -Reuter. Washington, Sept. 2 ti. THE French air attacks on Gibraltar and the stubborn resistance to General de Gaulle’s forces at Dakar have angered Washington officials and placed a heavier strain on Franco-American relations.-Reuter. - 222 words
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168 1940-10-03 21 Reuter Madrid, Sept. 26 DESPITE the visit to Hitler yesterday of Senor Suner, the Minister of i he Interirr, Berlin correspondent of Spanish papers practically cease from speculating on the reasons for his Journey and mostly confine them c elves to-day with rumoured mili.arvReuter - 168 words
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57 1940-10-03 21 21 London. Sept L’rt. MMACKIEWICZ. President of Poland. completing his tour of the Polish units in west country, visited the Polish destroyers Addressing the officers and men at the Polish depot ship Gdynia, the President said. Poland is suffering, but has not abandoned the21 - 57 words
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Article157 1940-10-03 21 ALL AID FOR BRITAIN CHINA Reuter. Boston, Sept. 26. aid for Britain and China short of war was demanded today by the Convention of the American Legion, after a heated debate on foreign policy. Delegates shouted down a proposal in favour of United States neutrality in all foreign a flairsReuter. - 157 words
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Article32 1940-10-03 21 —Reuter. Stockholm, Sept. 27 rE four parties forming the Coalition Government—Social Democrats, Con servatives, Agrarians and Liberals—havi decided to maintain the coalition though tin recent elections gave the Democrats an absolute majority—Reuter.—Reuter. - 32 words
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Article129 1940-10-03 21 l.ord Beaverbrook. —British Wireless. London, Sept. 26. THE Minister for Aircraft Production, Lord Beaverbrook, has telegraphed to the Government Director of Aircraft Factories as follows: I ask you to give us more Oeflants (the famous tw'n-seater fighter, which has a power-operat-ed gun turret.) I impose onl.ord Beaverbrook.—British Wireless. - 129 words
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Article434 1940-10-03 22 THE New York correspondent of the London Daily Express anticipates that President Roosevelt will shortly make a statement accepting Great Britain’s “implied offer to share the Singapore naval base with the United States Navy, and that434 words
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114 1940-10-03 22 —British Wireless. London, Sept. 26. FURTHER gifts by Indian rulers to the Allied cause underline a passage in yesterday’s speech of the Secretary of State for India, in which Mr. L. S Amery drew attention to India’s generous and practical response to the—British Wireless. - 114 words
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42 1940-10-03 22 —Reuter. New York, Sept. 26. PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT is seriously considering proposals to transfer some army tanks and “Plying Portress” planes to Great Britain as a follow-up to the destroyer deal, according to the New York Herald-Tribune —Reuter—Reuter. - 42 words
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168 1940-10-03 22 Reuter. Washington, Sept. 26. PRESIDENT Roosevelt to-day declared an embargo on the export of scrap iron to Japan. He also signed an export and import bill making $500,000,000 available for loans to South America, states a Washington messageReuter. - 168 words
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63 1940-10-03 22 I.—Reuter. London, Sept. 26. DESPITE the pronouncement of a total blockade by Germany, an unusually large amount of tonnage entered and cleaied British ports during the first part of September, it was announced in London today. Losses sustained during the period despite 'he enemy’s utmostI.—Reuter. - 63 words
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209 1940-10-03 22 .—Reuter. London. Sept. 27. •THE narrative of a selfless light with a Are aboard a flaming aeroplane lies behind the announcement to-day that the King has awarded the Victoria Cross to an 18-year-old R.A.F. sergeant, John Hannah, of Paisley. Hannah was.—Reuter. - 209 words
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Article177 1940-10-03 22 ;.—British Wireless. London, Sept. 27. PROMPT action by the Ministry of Shipping has resulted in the frustration of a Nazi plot to delay sailings from New York of foreign ships in Allied service. The National Union of Seamen had good reason to believe that the;.—British Wireless. - 177 words
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115 1940-10-03 22 New York, Sept. 26. /COMMENTING on the Dakar incident, Pertinax, the wellknown French journalist, discusses in a syndicated article in the New York Times the existence of a Vichy group, led by Petain’s Foreign Minister, M. Baudoin, which is in favour of war115 words
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55 1940-10-03 22 .—Reuter. Basley, Sept. 26. GERMAN will be the language used in all schools in the former French province of Alsace, according to the Basler National 7eitung. French, which is classified as a foreign language, disappears entirely from the curriculum of elementary schools. High schools will.—Reuter. - 55 words
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66 1940-10-03 22 —Reuter. Geneva, Sept. 27. CEVERAL League of Nations’ officials, ineluding Mr. Sean Lester, the interim secretary-general and Senor Guerrero, president of the Permanent Court of International Justice, have been refused entrj into Spain. They arrived at a Spanish frontier some days ago duly,.—Reuter. - 66 words
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170 1940-10-03 22 .—Reuter. London. Sept. 27 D A.F. attacks on the dockyards at IXO Kiel last night began at 8 n m and lasted until shortly after n p.m., states the Air Ministry news service. One raider described the scene follows: e as Fires started.—Reuter. - 170 words
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Article132 1940-10-03 22 —Reuter. Tokio, Sept. 27. rFHE Japanese Foreign Minister. Mr. Matsuoka. in a broadcast from Tokio on the new Tokio-Berlin-Rome alliance, declared that the pact did not mean Japan’s early entry into the war. The Premier, Prince Konoye, has meanwhile urged the nation to one”—Reuter. - 132 words
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60 1940-10-03 22 .—Reuter. Chungking. Sept. 27. AN alliance between Germany and Japan might bo a blessing in disguise, since Britain would have no alternative out w support China once Japan had joined the war on the German side, is the feeling in snnip circles here agitltion.—Reuter. - 60 words
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126 1940-10-03 22 _Reuter. London Sept. 27. IN a broadcast to Poland last night, Gen. Sikorski, the Polish Prime Minister ana Commander-in-Chief, analyzed the German methods of warfare against England and sa “Having got known the English better my firm belief that this nation cannot the war_Reuter. - 126 words
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82 1940-10-03 22 :.—Reuter. Peshawar, Sept. 27. THE Fakir of Ipi, according t® reliable reports, has expressed to his associates his astonishment at Egypt’s failure to declare war as a result of the Italian invasion of Egyptian territory. He expressed the opinion tlni such a declaration:.—Reuter. - 82 words
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1432 1940-10-03 23 LONDON GETTING USED TO DAILY BOMBINGS People Are Settling Down Remain Cheerful ,r,y Our Own Correspondent.) London, Sept. 28. ..yOl’ can get used to anything” 1 says the old proverb and spending last night touring London*.- surface and tube station airraid shelters proved to your correspondent that Londoners are cheerfully1,432 words
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87 1940-10-03 23 .’’—Reuter. London, Sept. 25. A IR-MARSHAL Bishop, Director of the Empire air training scheme, now on a visit to Great Britain from Canada, declared to-day that the Empire air training scheme was months and months ahead of schedule. He added: “Without question, the result.’’—Reuter. - 87 words
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Article25 1940-10-03 23 —Reuter. London, Sept. 7. AN Admiralty communique states that the trawler Lochimvar is overdue and must be considered lost. —Reuter.—Reuter. - 25 words
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152 1940-10-03 23 Reuter London, Sept. 27. 'J'HK British Ambassador, Lord Lothian, accompanied by Sir Walter Layton, the economist, called on President Roosevelt and, as Lord Lothian told reporters afterwards, he told the President that Britain’s supply needs were more of everything—and quickly.” AskedReuter - 152 words
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Article173 1940-10-03 23 “Shock Troops In Factories will crown your efforts.”—British Wireless. London, Sept. 27. IN a message to workers in arms factories, the Minister of Supply. Mr. Herbert Morrison, says One of the greatest battles in the world's history is now being fought not only between our own air forces but betweenwill crown your efforts.”—British Wireless. - 173 words
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320 1940-10-03 23 -Reuter Cairo, Sept. 27. THE cream of the British Imperial Army lies athwart the Western Desert from the sea southwards in pre-arranged strategic positions, waiting and watching as Marshal Graziani’s men pause to recuperate from the punishment they took in the recent-Reuter - 320 words
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419 1940-10-03 24 U.S. MAY ENTER THE WAR BY THE SPRING IF NOT EARLIER Increased Aid To Britain China And Better Relations With Russia —Reuter. New York, Sept. 29. TO-DAY’S developments have strengthened the belief in well-inlormed quarters that the United States may be in the war by the spring, if not earlier,””—Reuter. - 419 words
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456 1940-10-03 24 .—Reuter. London, Sept. 29. COMMENTING on the new German-Italian Japanese military pact, The Sunday Times says: The alliance is, of course, primarily aimed at America. Japan hopes it i will deter President Roosevelt from 1 action in the Pacific. Germany.—Reuter. - 456 words
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Article135 1940-10-03 24 Reuter. London, Sept. 29. R.A.F. bombers are slowly subduing more and more ports and bases vital to the Germans along the European coastline they control, states Reuter’s air correspondent. Friday night’s attack on the French Atlantic port of Lorienc was a new leap toReuter. - 135 words
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Article126 1940-10-03 24 —Reuter. Cairo, Sept. 29. EVIDENCE of the stiffening of Italian demands on Syria is provided in reports reaching here. It is stated that the latest demands submitted to the French authorities in Syria include: (1) The use of Tripoli. Syria, as an Italian naval base: (2)—Reuter. - 126 words
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67 1940-10-03 24 .—Reuter Beirut, Sept. 29. AN appeal »or greater unity among Lebanese and Frenchmen in the Levant was issued by the French High Commissioner in Syria following what he described as the sad events at Dakar. He stated that all Frenchmen should rally round the.—Reuter - 67 words
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51 1940-10-03 24 .—Reuter. Zurich, Sept. 24. M. PADEREWSKI has left for Lisbon bound for America. He is accompanied by his sister, secretary and chauffeur. M. Paderewski’s villa at Morges, on Lake Geneva, is being sold as it is unlikely that M. Paderewski will return to.—Reuter. - 51 words
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317 1940-10-03 24 .—Reuter. Washington, Sept. 29 CPEAKING yesterday at the ceremony of the laying of the corner stone of Washington’s new $13,000,000 airport, while hundreds of aircraft hummed overhead, President Roosevelt declared: “The roar about us of American airplane engines in hundreds of American planes is symbolic.—Reuter. - 317 words
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267 1940-10-03 24 MUSLIMS AID FOR BRITAIN Jinnah Offers Full Support BUT REJECTS THE VICEROYS PLAN —Reuter. Now Delhi, Sept. OUR0 UR fate s lihked with that of Britain,” declared Mr. M Jinnah, president of the All India Muslim League, addressing the League’s council to-day. Mr. Jinnah added, “We are ready to shed.—Reuter. - 267 words
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164 1940-10-03 24 ’—British Wireless. London, Sept. 29. A picture of the ever-increasing Canadian contribution to war supplies is contained in a letter of a wellknown Canadian, who states: “We are well on the way to manufacturing tanks. We are already turning out’—British Wireless. - 164 words
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Article278 1940-10-03 25 i— Reuter. London, Sept. 30. a W ARNING that the danger of invasion does not necesA s arily disappear as autumn and winter approach was given to-day by naval circles to Reuter’s naval correspondent a ti— Reuter. - 278 words
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170 1940-10-03 25 wen damaged by Nazi bombs.—British Wireless London, Sept. 30. pLAN’s are being rapidly pushed 1 forward for supplying the public, air raid shelters with bunks in order that an increasing proportion of London’s population may sleep in saiely and relative, comfort. Mwen damaged by Nazi bombs.—British Wireless - 170 words
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Article103 1940-10-03 25 .—Reuter. T ur London, Sept. 30. Director-General of the 8.8. C., p r F W. Ogilvie, inaugurating a new service to north v:t primarily intended for United rvn s pointed out that every hr,,, 0 7 at along the western seaoi. *rom the Arctic to.—Reuter. - 103 words
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41 1940-10-03 25 i,. CJUI a u b Wireless. THF «miui London, Sept. 30. 1 raised in the British war savings flO.Ofji) la st week—£l6,993 short of th- nearly one-and-a-half timee Hri,; hWi e f rlnB the four weeks.—i,. . CJUI a‘u‘ b Wireless. - 41 words
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59 1940-10-03 25 .—Reuter. Washington, Sept. 29. A SUBSTANTIAL expansion of f"* American supplies to Britain is revealed in Department of Commerce statistics for August. The value of aircraft at $30,000,000 was $17,000,000 higher than in July. The total value of exports of all kinds to Britain was.—Reuter. - 59 words
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351 1940-10-03 25 —British Wireless. London, Sept. 30. IN a recorded broadcast from Rich--1 mond, Virginia Bishop Tucker speaking on the occasion of the American day of prayer said, last 'night Much of the sympathy with j Great Britain has a more generous—British Wireless. - 351 words
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Article49 1940-10-03 25 .—British Wireless London, Sept. 30. t»he Prime Minister, It is understood, has’ 1 decided to take part in the introductory ceremony for his only son, Mr. Randolph Churchill, who will take his seat as M.P. for Preston, Lancashire, when the House of Commons meets next.—British Wireless.—British Wireless - 49 words
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213 1940-10-03 25 —Reuter. Cairo, Sept. 2!). AUSTRALIAN troops are now in the Western Desert, it is officially announced to-night. They are completing their training there before joining the British, Indian and French troops in operations against the Italians. CNEMY—Reuter. - 213 words
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Article99 1940-10-03 25 —Reuter. London, Sept. 30. jr°YI J l rather than London may now be key to the future, says The Times, after pontine out that German prcvsur? on Japan and Spain represen l that threads in the background are likely to become acute only in—Reuter. - 99 words
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140 1940-10-03 25 —British Wireless. London, Sept. 30. NEUTRAL observer commented on the fact that the famous week-end habit of the British has now been turned to new purpose. He had noticed that a large number of Londoners of every class had travelled out of London to—British Wireless. - 140 words
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87 1940-10-03 25 —Reuter. liondon, Sept. 30. CONFIRMATION of the belief that flvo officers and some men of the crew of If» of the British submarine Shark, presumed lost in July, are prisoners of war, us provideo by two letters from the Commander. Lieut. Commander P.—Reuter. - 87 words
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Article81 1940-10-03 25 —Reuter Poona, Sept. 29. THE Axis-Japanese alliance is dangerous to India. By the pact the enemy is being brought nearer to India, declared Dr. R. P. Paranjpye, President of the National Liberal Federation and former member of the Secretary of State’s India Council, in—Reuter - 81 words
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Article147 1940-10-03 25 —Reuter. Churgking, Srpt. 2<\ THE belief thut Britain will soon re open the Burma road to the passage of arms for China was expressed by Mr. Wong En-hao, Chinese Minister 01 Economic Allairs, who added that the British must now have realized that appeasement cannot change’—Reuter. - 147 words
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101 1940-10-03 25 .—Reuter. Istanbul, Sept. 29 THE new pact between the Axis Powers and Japan Is considered here as simply a consecration of the union already existing between three partners. Ikdam, expressing general Turkish view, says the pact is indisputably directed against America as well as.—Reuter. - 101 words
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101 1940-10-03 25 NEW PACT DIRECTED AGAINST U.S.? —Reuter. Tokio, Sept. 30. A frank admission that the new pac t is directed against America was made by the Press here yesterday afternoon, despite official disclaimers. The Asahi stresses that the pact foreshadows a new era of improved relations between Japan and Russia as—Reuter. - 101 words
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Article440 1940-10-03 26 r[E first race for the women s Clementi Challenge Cup at the Royal Singapore Yacht Club on Saturday was favoured by perfect sailing weather, just the right amount of wind and not too much sea.440 words
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252 1940-10-03 26 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Johore, Bahru, Sept. 29. UAVING played a drawn game, each side. scoring once, the Singapore Police and the Johore State Police will keep the shield presented by Haji Ambok Sulok for a period of six months each.252 words
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Article34 1940-10-03 26 rn t London, Sept. 29. T*HE birth of a son to the wife of D. R. Jardine, former England Test captain and Surrey cricketer, now Captain in the Royal Berkshire Regiment, is announced.—British Wireless.34 words
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Article38 1940-10-03 26 New York, Sept. 25. LOU Salica, world bantamweight champion according to the New York Boxing Commission, outpointed the National Boxing Association’s champion. Georgie Pace, in a fifteen-round contest, thus becoming the undisputed champion38 words
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253 1940-10-03 26 «From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Sept. 27. THE short-corner rule as tried by several hockey teams in Kuala Lum;:ui last season will be continued this year, it was decided at the annual meeting ol the Selangor Hockey Association held last night253 words
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Article145 1940-10-03 26 (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Sept, 28. I AST night’s ipain event in the boxing card presented at Bukit Bintang Amusement Park between Kid Arenas and Young Ventruillo did not come up to expectations, the fight degenerating into a series of clinches with very little145 words
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Article227 1940-10-03 26 RACE results in brief at Ipoh on Saturday, the final day of the Perak Turf Club’s extra professional meeting, were: Race I—Selangor II 828 and $9 Sir Patrick 87 Creme de Menthe SlO Race 2—Clamour 829 and 89 Devon King Sl5 Ray Rose 813. Race 3—Velocity227 words
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Article132 1940-10-03 26 The first division of the S.A.P.A. league has been decided. The R.A.F, are champions and the Malays are second. FIRST DIVISION P. W. L. D. P. A. Pts RA P 22 15 3 4 62 27 34 Malays 22 12 5 5 69 40 29 Argylls132 words
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Article192 1940-10-03 26 A LL yesterday’s Football n matches were played ac,.™'? to schedule, and the results ,f :n? NORTH Wer Bradford 0; Bradford Citv Bury 7; Rochdale J Chester 0; Liverpw] Crewe 2; Tranmere 2 Doncaster i; Sheffield Uni ten 3 Everton 5; Leeds Grimsby 1; Middlesbrouth Halifax l;192 words
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Article57 1940-10-03 26 —Reuter London. Sept. 29 league games resulted: Batley 0; Brantley 19. Featherstone 11; Hunslet 18 Huddersfield 20; Dewsbury 12: Keighley 3; Castleford 16. Leeds 2; Bradford 6 Liverpool 3; Salford 41. Oldham 5; St. Helen’s Swinton 2; Warrington 8. Wakefield 4; Hull 10. Wigan 70; Broughton York 10;—Reuter - 57 words
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64 1940-10-03 26 fFrom Our Own Correspondent' Ipoh, Sept. 2a. A DECISION that the Club should accept the proposal of the Malaya Rugby Union to suspend Malaya cup matches this year was reached at n annual general meeting of the P*t.ik Rugby Club held here this evening64 words
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Article62 1940-10-03 26 HB. SYM and R Craik quailed o meet in the final cf the 1-;'; Singapore Golf Club’s champion when they won their t matches in the semi-final rouni Bukit Timah yesterday. r 0„ H. B. Sym beat M. M. Paterson nn and two. while62 words
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Article70 1940-10-03 26 THE final of the Singapore nva junior singles badminton tournarr.* 1 was played at the Clerical Union on Saturday and contrary to ea'pe ations the hot favourite for the 11 P. Neubronner. of Sphinx 8.P.. IJSI straight sets to Lee Kim Sent. Eclipse B.P. For70 words
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Article39 1940-10-03 26 THE second company were champ- and won the swimming presented by Sir Alexander Small the second annual swimming cor..’' tion of the Singapore Boys’ Bn held at the Y.M.C.A. pool on Sa' Mrs. J. MacNeish presented the39 words
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Page 26 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous103 1940-10-03 26 DOUBLE TOTES The double tote on races two and four paid $B7 on each of 20 winning tickets: that on races six and eight paid $440 on each of five winning tickets. THE BIG SWEEP The big sweep value $107,581, resulted: First, *****; Second, *****5: Third, *****; Starters, *****, *****8.103 words
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Article1101 1940-10-03 1 CONTROL INCOME TAX SCHEMES IN MALAYA Mr. F. D. Disseker’s Criticism In Penang Chamber Meeting REFERRING to Government controls in Malaya. Mr. F. D. Bisseker at the half-yearly meeting of the Penang Chamber of Commerce last Tuesday, §£id i sympathize greatly with difficulties which have resulted from these very necessary1,101 words
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172 1940-10-03 1 -Straits Times cable (From Our Own Correspondent) London, Sept 30. IT now seems certain that the plan to erect a tin smelter in the United States will be carried throngn is the opinicn of the Financial This journal says-Straits Times cable - 172 words
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Article125 1940-10-03 1 Singapore. Oct. 2. noon. Buvers Sellers Gambiei 7 75 Hamburg Cube $13.00 Java Cube $l2 50 ►*rwet White Muntok $ll./5 White $11.25 Black 6 25 Co Dra Mixed $2.25 Sun Dried $2.50 ±aot. Flour No 1 Lingga $3.70 Fair $2.85 Sarawak $2.75 tplotono Palembang $16.00 Banja $15.00125 words
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Article60 1940-10-03 1 THE directors of Union Insurance Society of Canton Ltd. have declared an interim dividend of 12s. 6d. a sharp on account o! the year ending December next This Ls the same rate of dividend as was paid at the corresponding time last year. The distribution is payable60 words
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Article300 1940-10-03 1 —Exchange Telegraph London, Oct. 1. The following are to-day s closing middle quotations. Shares are of £1 denomination unless otherwise stated: ouli 4-tmii iye tV*4-tt4. 107% Funding uoan 4% 1960-90 Jl2 War Loan >V4% 101 Com Union \ssce (Units' 6 Prudential \ssce “A'\. 19*4 Royal Aosce 6%—Exchange Telegraph - 300 words
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136 1940-10-03 1 NITROGENOUS fertilizers are to be controlled in the F.M.S. A Gazette notification Issued on Sept. 24 states I that the Adviser on Agriculture as compeent authority under regulation 54 ol the Emergency Regulations of i 1939 has ordered, with effect from Sept. 24, that No136 words
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Article48 1940-10-03 1 THE Oversea-Chinese Hank is liquidating its branch in Haiphong. An official of the bank in Singapore told the Straits Times tills move was contemplated some months ago. and the situation in French Indo-Chlna had led the management to make up its mind to withdraw from business ther n48 words
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50 1940-10-03 1 Date Spot Oct. Oct.-Dec. Jan.-Mar. Apl.-June I/melon Sept. 26 37% 37% 37% 35', 34 11 27 37% 37% 37'/, 35», 34% 11 9/16 28 37% 37% 37'/, 35»; 34% 11 9/16 30 37 37% 37 «A 35»/, 34 Oct. 1 37% 37% 37% 35% 33% 11%50 words
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1671 1940-10-03 2 KKM PAS LTI). is to continue its replanting programme, Mr. F. M. Edmonds, the chairman, told shareholders at the annua! meeting in Malacca on Saturday.. He said that the matter had been given careful consideration and that no1,671 words
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343 1940-10-03 2 IN a weekly report on the rubber market issued on Sept. 26, Lewis and Heat (Singapore), Ltd., write.— Ihe movement of priees during this week have been almost identical with those of the week before, and the low I343 words
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120 1940-10-03 2 Straits Times cable. •From Our Own Correspondent) London, Sept. 28. MARKET circles are displaying keen iniemst in the news that Mr. E. V. Pearce, chairman of Consolidated Tin Smelters Ltd. which holds a controlling interest in the EasternStraits Times cable. - 120 words
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Article44 1940-10-03 2 .—Reuter. London. Sept. 28. ANEW regulation prohibits the import of sterling bearer securities without Treasury permission. Securities illicitly imported may be seized and forfeited. A special arrangement, however, has been made for securities imported from sterling areas and Africa. Canada, Newfoundland and Hong Kong.—Reuter..—Reuter. - 44 words
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697 1940-10-03 2 •THE F.M.S. Government has appoint 1 ed a Controller of Companies undl powers contained in the Emerged Regulations Enactment. The Control ler. after receiving written orders iw the Federal Secretary, is given 5 powers to inspect the books or u, ments to697 words
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Article81 1940-10-03 2 New York. Sept. UNITED States defence contra. still mostly for tools, matei ua construction rather than i to war supplies, since it takes uip build and convert factories and i^ e ment, but progress has been h rapid thari many had expected. are and United States war contra* s n81 words
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1115 1940-10-03 3 Singapore, October 2, 10 a.m. MINING Buyers Sellers *f u it Tin 3/1% 3/7% ,1 Amal 5/3 5/9 J, a I Malay 33/6 35/6 V, r Hitam 1»- *O/vVeng 0*95 1.00 r l‘ un Tin l«/ 3 17/3 Selangor 1.50 1.55 t. iiintal 8/6 9/61,115 words
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127 1940-10-03 3 Now York. Sept. 28 THE great expans’on in United States August conper exports to Japan Is 1 scribed entirely to the release of shioning which had restricted July, shipments. The great expansion in exnorts to Russia was due to the recent relaxat on of127 words
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108 1940-10-03 3 —Straits Times cable. <From Our Own Correspondent) London, Bept. 30. MINCING LANE rubber dealers express dissatisfaction at the terms of the Anglo-American rubber purchasing agreement to buy 180,000 tons of rubber during 1941. Th? failure to appoint a purchasing agent In London.—Straits Times cable. - 108 words
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Article139 1940-10-03 3 THE Singapore Chamber of Commerce 1 Rubber Association held its 1,505th auction on Sept. 25 when there was catalogued 1.764.589 lb. 787.32 tons; offered 1.633.391 lb 729.19 tons; sold 1,052.203 lb. 469.73 tons. SPOT London 11 ***** New York 191» PRICES REALIZED Ribbed Smoked Sheet Cents Per139 words
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Article115 1940-10-03 3 (FYom Our Own Correspondent) London, Sept. 30. The following are to-day’- “bid” quotati-nr r r Fixed Trusts:— 8 d. British Empire “A" nor available British Empire ‘B” nor available British Empire Cumulative not available British Empire C’prehensive not available British General “A” 14 0 British General “B“ 11115 words
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Article42 1940-10-03 3 T"*HE official price of tin in Singapor2 on Sept. 26 was per picul 0: 133 l/3rd lb on Sep.. 27 $132 37*/?: cn SepX 28 $l3l 87*/?; on Sent. 28 $133; on Sept. 30 $133; on Oct. 1 $133.42 words
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340 1940-10-03 3 .—Reuter. «From Our Own Correspondent) London. Sept. 26. THE question of erecting a tin smelter In the United Btates is again engaging the attention of Bolivian producers and officials in Washington. Mr. Carlos V. Aramayo, chairman of the Compagnle Aramayo de Mines.—Reuter. - 340 words
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77 1940-10-03 3 —Reuter. «London, Sept. 30. IRON ore supplies have been remarkably well maintained In spite of the closure of Scandinavia and France. Cargoes ar-e regularly arriving from Spain and North Africa and wide supply areas are being tapped. Home ore output has risen 50 per—Reuter. - 77 words
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Article33 1940-10-03 3 .—Reuter. Washington. Oct. 1. PRESIDENT Roosevelt has issued a proclamation requiring licences for the export of fire control instruments, military searchlights. aerial cameras and other types of military equipment containing optical elements. —Reuter..—Reuter. - 33 words
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Article285 1940-10-03 3 Issued by the Malayan Sharebrokers’ Association. Singapore, Oct. 1. Books l ot*) tot Company Dividend Close Date Kx Di% financial vea run Payable Dote u i*t# Hongkong Tin 12*4% lnt. less tax Oct. 24 374% Idris Hyd 24% lnt. less tax Oct. 29 7*4% Kent 5%285 words
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