The Straits Budget, 31 October 1940
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Title Section28 1940-10-31 1 The Straits Budget BEING THE WEEKLY ISSUE OF THE STRAITS TIMES (ESTABLISHED NEARLY A CENTURY. 3 No. 4316. SINGAPORE, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 31, 1940. Price 25 cts., (S.S. Currency)28 words
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Article1286 1940-10-31 1 a SUM of $65,865 was collected for the Colony War Fund in the week ended yesterday, bringing the total collections since the fund started in June to $4,326,184. This week a further 50,000 was re mitten to the Imperial Exchequer, making a total of 500,000 since1,286 words
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Article, Illustration63 1940-10-31 1 Promoted To Major-General’ s Rank Brigadier M. D. Gambler-Parry deft) and Col. W. Cave-Bromic of whom are well-known in Malaya have been promoted to tin nk. uj major-general. Major-Gen. Gambler-parry, who was an uide-di tump to the King, formerly commanded an infantry brigade of the Maiaya Command. Major-Gen. Cave-Brownc is63 words
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Article1160 1940-10-31 1 TAXATION —THE NEXT MOVE -Straits Times, Oct. 24. Hun' are persistent rumours that j ir joint committee set up by the Qoxi rnments of the Colony and the f, cU*rated Malay States to considei tin question of wartime taxation r ontt mplates recommending the introduction to this country of legislation-Straits Times, Oct. 24. - 1,160 words
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Article1216 1940-10-31 1 position once again.—Straits Times, Oct. 25. With the concentrated wooing of Spain by Hitler and Mussolini, following upon the steady growth ol Axis domination in the Balkans, the long threatened extension of the I war to the Near East appears about i to materialize. Asposition once again.—Straits Times, Oct. 25. - 1,216 words
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Article619 1940-10-31 2 Straits Times, Oct. 26. German soldiers now massed on the Spanish frontier of occupied France will discover, should they attempt the journey, that Gibraltar and Tipperary have one thing in common—it is a long, long way to get there. As the crow flies it is justStraits Times, Oct. 26. - 619 words
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Article561 1940-10-31 2 !—Straits Times, Oct. 26. We referred a day or two ago to a sameness which characterizes the 8.8. C. news bulletins on an ai»* activity. The R.A.F. paid their usual daily visit to the great marshalling yards at Hamm.” Now we must expect an additional phrase The R.A.F.!—Straits Times, Oct. 26. - 561 words
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Article970 1940-10-31 2 —Straits Times, Oct. 28. News has recently been coming in from Bangkok almost every day of processions and demonstrations organized by university students taxi-drivers and others in favour of strong action by the Thai Government with the object of securing the return of the lost provinces from—Straits Times, Oct. 28. - 970 words
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Article1216 1940-10-31 3 a new battlefield. —Straits Time* Oct. 29 In the course of a speech made on Sunday afternoon, the Right Hon. Mr. L. S. Amery, Secretary of State for India, said: “We have fought and won one of the decisive battles in history.” He was referring toa new battlefield.—Straits Time* Oct. 29 - 1,216 words
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Article1164 1940-10-31 3 Hitler and Mussolini.” —Straits Times, Oct. 30. Shortly after the Munich settlement, the German propaganda machine began to distribute maps in which Greece was shown as an It alian province. That was only one of many pieces of evidence of the hollowness of German and Italian protestationsHitler and Mussolini.”—Straits Times, Oct. 30. - 1,164 words
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181 1940-10-31 4 (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Oct. 23. MR. H. T. B. Ryves. A.S.P.. Kuala Kangsar son of Mr. and Mrs. Vivian Ryves of England, was married last Saturday at St. Mary’s Church, Kuala Lumpur to Miss Eileen Corbett, daughter of Mr. and Mrs.181 words
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Article270 1940-10-31 4 A RE local teachers now given posts of greater responsibility and has the policy of building magnificent English schools been abandoned These and eight other questions on Malayan education, dealt with in the report of the IvlacLean Commission on Higher Education, will be asked by Capt.270 words
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DOMESTIC OCCURRENCES
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Article164 1940-10-31 4 CAMPBELL.—On 28 October, 1940, to Enid, wife of Duncan Campbell, a daughter. DOHOO.—On 2?th October, 1940, at Johore Bahru, to Beryl, wife of K. G. A. Dohoo, a daughter. RICHOLD.—At Singapore, on 27th October, to Gertraut, wife of H.E.A.S. Richold, a son. WILLIAMS.—To Sarah, wife of R. C. Williams,164 words
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Article97 1940-10-31 4 ARCHDEACON-WILLS. —The engagement .'s announced between Joanna only daughter 0/ Mr. and Mrs. S. B. Archdeacon and Fit. Lieut. A. P. S. Wills second son \t the late Mr. H. S. Wills and Mrs. Wills TAN—NG.—The engagement is announced of Mr. Tan Chye Boon of Segamat and Miss Ng97 words
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Article344 1940-10-31 4 Leaders— Taxation— Move A Key in Russian Hands The Road To Gib. 1 Caution In Thailand Dictators In A Dilemma Our New Ally 3 M 3 Financial Supplement Financial and Commercial News to date, following page Malayan General News ays D T lbute To Bishop And Mrs. Roberts N.I.344 words
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54 1940-10-31 4 A TELEGRAM received from he Secretary of State for the Colonies states that the King has decided tnai no public service shall be held Armistice Day. The question of holding special services on the Sunday before Armine Day is under consideration. Popp l will54 words
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Advertisement15 1940-10-31 4 ELLISON S. EZEKIEL CO. QUALIFIED OPHTHALMIC OPTICIANS 3. CAPITOL BUILDING, SINGAPORE,• ONLY ADDRESS Lstd 193115 words
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Obituary16 1940-10-31 4 DEATH HARRISON.—At 13, Braidbar Road, Giffnock, Renfrewshire, October 20, Marshall Francis beloved husband of Isable Hughes16 words
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939 1940-10-31 5 O.A.G. PAYS TRIBUTE TO BISHOP MRS. ROBERTS “They Will Stay Real Clear In Our Memories” FAREWELL PARTY GIVEN BY 13 ORGANIZATIONS •THE Bishop and Mrs. Roberts are stepping out of 1 the contemporary scene of this country. But in its history, they will have a place of honour and, although939 words
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68 1940-10-31 5 —Reuter. J)ILOTS of the Netherlands Indies air force will shortly be leaving for Britain. An announcement to this effect met with the greatest enthusiasm as, among military flyers, an opportunity to co-operate directly wf'.h the R.A.F. in helping to liberate the Netherlands is—Reuter. - 68 words
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79 1940-10-31 5 MORE than $3OO was collected by the Chinese Ladles’ Association at a mahjong and bridge drive held at Mr. and Mrs. S. K. Wong’s residence at Katong on Saturday The money goes to the Patriotic Fund to purchase materials and wool for soldiers comforts.79 words
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65 1940-10-31 5 A FUND in aid of the late Rev. C. F. Andrews’ Memorial Fund has been opened by the Tamil Nesan newspaper of Kuala Lumpur. The memorial fund, support for which was sought in a recent appeal by Rabindranath Tagore, is intended to continue the65 words
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Article, Illustration28 1940-10-31 5 Among the troops in Palestine are a number of units of cavalry. This picture shows a troop of the Cheshire Yeomanry out for exercise.28 words
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960 1940-10-31 5 (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Oct. 28. A DENIAL that he had accepted money from miners although he admitted receiving presents in kind at Christmas time, was given by A. H. M. Cretch, Inspector of Mines, when960 words
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292 1940-10-31 6 ACTION to obtain arms for the Local Defence Corps will shortly be taken either by appeal or requisition under the Defence Regulations, and certain classes of arms in the hands of civilians are to be called in292 words
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203 1940-10-31 6 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, Oct. 28. QPPOSITION to income tax as a v measure of taxation has again been voiced by the Selangor Property Owners* and Ratepayers* Association and four resolutions have been passed. The first reaffirmed a previous decision of the203 words
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62 1940-10-31 6 ifTHE Malaya Patriotic Fund stamp still seems to be used In place of, instead of In addition to, ordinary postage stamp. Letters are known to be received by Singapore offices with only the Malaya Patriotic Fund stamps affixed, making it, necessary for the62 words
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Article82 1940-10-31 6 REVISED estimates of revenue and expenditure in Johore during 1941 show that a surplus of $41,171 has been budgeted for. The latest figures as recommended by the Select Committee appointed to revise the estimates at the last meeting of the Council arc Ordinary revenue $19,788,69082 words
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Article176 1940-10-31 6 A MAN with 14 previous convictions. was sentenced to a term of 18 months’ rigorous imprisonment to be followed by two years’ police supervision by Mr. J. L. McFall, Singapore’s criminal district judge on Monday, when he pleaded gildty to stealing a roll of cloth worth $l6.176 words
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435 1940-10-31 6 FOLLOWING a short investigation of infantile mortality and child welfare on estates in Kedah, important recommendations have been made in a report submitted to the Health Board of that state by Dr. Bruce Cross,, medical officer of the Bedong Medical Association. The recommendations435 words
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271 1940-10-31 6 I ITTLE known but nonetheless important is the Civil Liability Tribunal which held its 40th meeting on Monday since its inception at the beginning of the j year. While no figures are available ror publication of the amount granted to volunteers in awards,271 words
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Article112 1940-10-31 6 DONATIONS arc earnestly needed lor the Poppy Day Fund. These may be sent to Mrs. L. V. Bond. non. lady organiser, Singapore, Flagstaff House, Kheam Hock Road. Singapore, or to Mrs. L. A. Thomas, hon. secretary. 49, Canning Rise. Singapore. Orders and cheques for wreaths112 words
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Article31 1940-10-31 6 The Trincomaleean community of Singapore celebrated Deepavali last Sunday at the Airport Hotel. At the conclusion of the party. Mrs C Vijayaretnam of Changi, distributed toys and gifts to the children.31 words
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202 1940-10-31 6 CTEPS have been taken to tom. m F, ee J'T ch “WMization j* Malaya. M. F. de Lanjd.a,!, h! been proposed as delegate ~f c» de Gaulle, leader of Free ri 2 for Malaya, and202 words
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282 1940-10-31 6 A CIVIL SUIT claiming $lOO,OOO damages for alleged conspiracy, brought in by an Indian Mohammedan tongkang-owner against three Chettiars was dismissed by Mr. Justice Manning in the High Court The plaintiff. Kavena Ismai Sahib, alleged that the defendants. A. T K. P. L.282 words
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Article90 1940-10-31 6 MR Kaoru Toyoda, the Consul-General In Singapore, shortly be returning to the F° rP Office in Tokio tc assume a new According to an official anneu. ment. Mr. Toyoda will be replaced Mr. Ken Tsurunii, first secretary ui Japanese Embassy in China, ana former consul-general in Manning90 words
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480 1940-10-31 7 IN spite of her being engaged in hostilities with China at I present, Japan’s financial position could enable her to prosecute a war with another country, but not for long. This opinion was expressed to a Straits480 words
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Article, Illustration163 1940-10-31 7 (From our Own Correspondent) London, Oct. 27. j'Ht: death took place at Giffnock, Renfrewshire, on Oct. 20 of Mr Marshall Francis Harrison. t r Harrison, until his retirement in Ilf v. was foreman engineer of n <* Singapore Harbour Board. He had 17163 words
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180 1940-10-31 7 (From Our Own Correspondent) Penang, Oct. 28. MEWS was received in Penang yesterday of the death of a well-known Penang athlete who lost his life in an air battle with Japanese raiders over Kunming. He is Yeap Swee Aun, who left Penang180 words
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283 1940-10-31 7 (From Our Own Correspondent) Malacca, Oct. 27 DECEIVED by a guard of honour of Sea Scouts and introduced by Mr. W. S. Ebden, President of the Malacca Boy Scouts Local Association. at a rally of Rovers, Scouts and WoK Cubs held283 words
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Article81 1940-10-31 7 MR. T. W. ONO and Mr. M. V. PUlai were welcomed to the Singapore Municipal Commission by the Municipal president. Mr. L. Ravman. on their taking their seats for the first time. The president reported the resignation of Dato Ghazalv. which had been accepted, and a letter of81 words
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Article, Illustration197 1940-10-31 7 A SILENT prayer that next year would enable them to celebrate Czech independence in their own country again, was said by members of the Czech community of Singapore who gathered at the Cenotaph on Monday to watch their consul-general, Mr. A. Jugas, andz.— Straits Times picture. - 197 words
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165 1940-10-31 7 “1 AM afraid that I cannot take a light view of this case and I sentence *him to nine months' rigorous imprisonment,” said the criminal district judge. Mr. J. McFall, last week, when he convicted Chhi A Hun, a young Chinese, of assisting165 words
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316 1940-10-31 7 THE principles ot the Municipal advancement scheme for localburn were raised by Mr. G. E. N. Oehlers at the Singapore Municipal Commission last week when he asked why it was necessary to impose a further probationary period on an olficer. who had316 words
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302 1940-10-31 7 (From Our Own O)rrespondent.) Muar, Oct- 27. p*OH the first time for many years, a samsu case against Malays was heard in the Muar court to-day. Long bin Suleiman and Mohamad bin Omar were charged with being f found to be302 words
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2181 1940-10-31 8 $50,000 DONATIONS TO WAR FUND UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED “AUR duty lies in the employment of the whole ot our energies and our facilities in whatever direction may be found necessary to assist, to our utmost, in the war ettort declared2,181 words
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187 1940-10-31 8 ON account of opposition to a proposed crease from $1.50 to $2.50 in the tax on dogs and sterlized bitches, the pore Municipal Commissioners decided meeting last week to reconsider the taken ki committee. e The stand against an increase was by Mr. Tan Chin187 words
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Article52 1940-10-31 8 SNG Chang Soon, the young speaking Chinese, against whom ir y tions were brought in a preliminary p v in the fifth court that, posing as d clerk at the Naval Base he had comm several offences of cheating and foig' committed for trial at the52 words
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395 1940-10-31 9 I (From Our Own Correspondent) I Xuala Lumpur, Oct. 27. ■the opinion that Thailand’s independence was unlikely |l to he affected by the movements of Japanese troops l n Indo-China, was expressed, in an interview, by Prince ft395 words
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Article191 1940-10-31 9 'From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur. Oct. 27. THAILAND’S friendship with the British Empire and Malaya is not ?«ly Hnnly sec with tradition and ime but it is deep-rooted in a com™;n understanding and mutual goodJ 1 declared Prince Varnavaidykara voravarn at a dinner at the191 words
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Article77 1940-10-31 9 T 1 took place at the Johore Bahru R s7n/i! a Ho^P lta l on Sunday Mrs. Mary Singapore’ moßler of Mrs. Nell Thorpe, of who died following a motor here* rrnmlv Wa 70 yearK of a R e She came metnh(>r Tr in Jamaica, and77 words
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415 1940-10-31 9 THE celebration of the Hari Raya Puasa festival this week will be enhanced among Malays serving in the fighting forces by cheques which have been distributed by a Malay newspaper. The Malay Troops’ Entertainment Fund, opened sometime ago by Utusan Meiayu. the Singapore Malay415 words
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162 1940-10-31 9 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Muar, Saturday A CASE* of overloading of a lorry was h'-ard in the Muar magistrate’s court when Jira Singh, a lorry driver was produced before Inche Haron bln Ahmad and charged with having carried an excess loid of two tons162 words
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Article, Illustration51 1940-10-31 9 Royal Air Force, ward oi Mr. and Mrs. Baden-Pigden, of Mottinyham, Kent, with the bride. Miss Patricia Were, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles S. Were of Kuching, Saraioak. The marriage took place at the Cathedral of the Good Shepherd on Saturday.—Straits Shepherd on Saturday.—Straits TimesShepherd on Saturday.—Straits Times picture. - 51 words
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245 1940-10-31 9 (From Our Own Correspondent) Johore, Bahru, Oct. 27. FOUND guilty on a charge of committing criminal breach of trust of 3.084 lb. rubber, valued at $1,084.94, as the servant of C. Peter D’Cruz. an estate manager at Pengerang, an English-speaking Indian,245 words
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127 1940-10-31 9 A STORY of how the Rajah of Sarawak’s th. spectacles were found missing from the counter of an optical company in Singapore recently was told in the Singapore criminal district last week. Accused of the theft of the spectacles which were valued at $lOO was127 words
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321 1940-10-31 9 M. van Haselen, flight commander in the Dutch air force, arrived in Manila recently aboard a chartered K.NI.L.M. plane from Java on his way to the United States on an official mission connected with Netherlands Indies defence matters.321 words
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Article65 1940-10-31 9 .—Reuter. London, Oct. 27. DRINCE Bernhard has sent to Lord Beaverbrook, Minister for Aircraft Production, a cheque for nearly £324.000. representing the Netherlands Indies' gift for the purchase of 18 Lockheed-Hudson bombers. Acknowledging the gift. Lord Beaverbrook says that Dutch pilots and crews will.—Reuter. - 65 words
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102 1940-10-31 9 EXPERIENCED stewards are now being empolyed by the K.N.I LM. air line In their service from Batavia to Australia. Formerly mechanics used to take the role of stewards in addition to their duties, but on account of the increasing trade relations between Australia and the102 words
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Article60 1940-10-31 9 •"THE tenth annual inspection of the 1 Ist Singapore Company of the Boys’ Brigade was held at the Monk’s Hill English School hall last week. The inspection was followed by a programme of platoon drill, signalling, physical training and acrobatics Lieut. Chua Boon Hin. of the60 words
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410 1940-10-31 10 AIR raid shelters in Singapore are not a practical pron position.” This statement was quoted by Mr. L. Rayman, Municipal President, at the Com r nissioners meeting last week, as having been made by the Secretary for410 words
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285 1940-10-31 10 LAND SEA SPORTS To Be Held As Usual On Jan. 1. A GENERAL meeting held recently at the Singapore Cricket Club, with Mr. H. K. Rodgers in the chair, unanimously decided to hold the usual sea and land sports on New Year’s Day. Mr. Rodgers expressed the view that despite285 words
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611 1940-10-31 10 THE War Fund will benefit by a further donation of $40,000 making $50,000 in all, from United Engineers Ltd., as a result of a proposal by the directors which was unanimously approved by shareholders at the annual meeting in Singapore. Making611 words
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Article, Illustration56 1940-10-31 10 British biscuit manufacturers have always led the world in quality and now biscuit makers in lhe Cake and Biscuit Manufacturers Exvort Group are co-operating to develop the export trade to provide additional foreign exchange for war supplies Here are biscuits being packed in Britain for despatch56 words
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514 1940-10-31 10 RUSSIA’S silence during Uie lasn two weeks nas caused considerable speculation among the Singapore Chinese press regarding ner ruture position. In connection with the RussoJapanese rapprochement the consensus of opinion is that the possibility of the two countries signing a non-aggression pact is very514 words
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Article60 1940-10-31 10 LONDON PLEASED BY SULTAN’ S LOAN (From Our Own Correspondent) London, Oct. 23. lON DONERS are gratefully amazed at the Sultan of Johore’s loan of £lOO.OOO, free of interest for ten years to Ills Majesty's Government, so soon after the Johore gift of C 250.000. The. Sultan has announced his60 words
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76 1940-10-31 10 (Frcm Our Own Correspondent Penang, Oct. ABOUT 50 members who have join™ the Local Defence Corps sworn in yesterday at the Voluw Headquarters in Peel Avenue Mr. G. Hawkins, the Deputy com missioner, administered the t r oath in the presence of Major76 words
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320 1940-10-31 11 rXPENDITURE on public works extraordinary in the L Colony in 1941 will be affected by the war to an appreciable extent —$1,639,000 being involved. In cutting down the work' programme, care has been taken to see that essential320 words
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215 1940-10-31 11 A STATEMENT to the effect that her husband L. J. Thompson, used to send her from $130 to $190 monthly, jut or a salary of $230 a month, and nat he only reduced this to $50 ninthly, when he found out that215 words
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177 1940-10-31 11 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Batavia, Oct. 22. 'T'HE Netherlands Indies is spending many millions of guilders on the expansion and modernization of its defence forces, which have recently been highly praised by American journalists who toured the main defence areas of the Indies.177 words
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597 1940-10-31 11 rPHE erection of buildings either in total or partial replacement of the existing premises, the division of the Reformatory into two sections, one to cater for boys from seven to 12 years of age and the other for those from 13 to 18 years of597 words
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Article, Illustration44 1940-10-31 11 Seen above at full speed, the motor launch Brani built for an F.M.S. Government Department for patrol purposes, teas constructed in the Singapore shipyards of United Engineers. The 48-foot launch reached almost 21 knots on her trials in Singapore waters.44 words
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376 1940-10-31 11 pAPTAIN Y. Nakahara. the Naval member of the Japanese mission which has been negotiating with the Netherlands Indies Government, passed through Singapore last week, on his way to Indo-China. Captain Nakahara, who was the chief member376 words
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Article235 1940-10-31 11 DOBERT Scott MacMillan and Ian Foxton Ferguson, two Europeans, who pleaded guilty in the Singapore third court on Monday to charges under the Defence (Finance) Regulations of February 1940, were fined by the magistrate, Mr. J. G. Rappoport. MacMillan, who was charged on two counts, «’as235 words
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Article, Illustration338 1940-10-31 12 AN offer to place the services of the Singapore China Relief Fund organization at the disposal of the local Government for the purpose of entertainments for raising funds for British war charities, was made at a338 words
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214 1940-10-31 12 •T'HE Perak section of the Malaya Patriotic Fund has now collected $336,859.06. This Is an Increase ol $308.75 over the last published list. Denations were received from the following: Staff of Senior Executive Engineer, Klnta $4; Staff of Anglo-Oriental (Malaya) Ltd. $152.50; Hon. Treasurer, Sitiawan214 words
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98 1940-10-31 12 COR some time past Wearne’s Air Service between Singapore and Penang has been restricted to three Journeys in each direction per week. This became necessary when pilots on the R.A.F. Reserve who had Joined the company’s employ were called up. Arrangements have now been98 words
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Article126 1940-10-31 12 FOLLOWING a meeting held at the China Relief Fund premises in BukL Pasoh Road last week, the Chinese in Singapore have decided to organize a special committee to collect funds for the purpose of providing relief to air raid victims in England. On Armistice day,126 words
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95 1940-10-31 12 A NEW accelerated scheme will be introA duced by the K.N.I.L.M. and K.L.M. between Lydda (Palestine) and Sydney with the plane leaving Singapore East bound on Nov. 4 and in the opposite direction with the machine leaving Singapore on Nov. 3 The distance between95 words
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69 1940-10-31 12 A STEADY decrease in the incidence of cholera in Hong Kong and Macao is reported in the latest health bulletin issued by the League of Nations Eastern Bureau. In Shanghai, too, a slight decrease is reported over the past two weeks. Another feature69 words
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555 1940-10-31 12 “TTHE Increase of Rent (Restriction) Ordinance has been made to control th£ increase of rents in the Colony. This Board sits under the provisions of this ordinance.” said Mr. E. R. Koek appearing before the Rent Assessment Board “The question arises as to555 words
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212 1940-10-31 12 Singapore, Oct. 25. Thailand goodwill mission which was in Singapore last wee K-end has arrived in Java, and the following telegram has been received by the Officer Administering the Government from Captain Luang Dhamrong Navasvasti, R.T.N.. Minister of Justice, Thailand "It Is212 words
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270 1940-10-31 12 (From our Own Corresponcenn Ipoh. Oct S V TO safeguard the health schoolchildren in Tasek. a s ma township about five miles Ipoh. Mr. A. C. J. Towers has ranged for local medical n ract tioners to visit the St.270 words
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236 1940-10-31 12 r T*HE question of an Indian Chris- tian's domicile which had caused two adjournments in the High Court was settled by Mr. Justice Pedlow last week when it was decided that the man had changed his domicile trom India to Singapore. The236 words
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54 1940-10-31 12 (From Our Own Correspondent Penang. Oct. PRINCE Varnvaidya Voravarn nor of the 80th District of R° t a International, arrived in Penannight. j thp He is on his way to preside at Rotary district conference at Lumpur during the week-end. t He is staying at54 words
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Article72 1940-10-31 12 (Prom Our Own Correspondent’ Ipoh, Oct. MR. Eric Robertson Gardiner Bn J ce of Mr. and Mrs. J. Bruce of BeckenM£ England, was married to Miss Joyce Law. of Sydney, at the St. a Presbyterian Church on Saturday, Hamilton Alkln officiated. hrnth<** The bride was given away by72 words
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271 1940-10-31 13 HAD FORGED $l0 NOTES Chinese Gets FiveYear Sentence I L iom Our Own Correspondentj jonore Bahru, Oct. 22. IN my opinion the offence of passing or attempting to pass foiled coins or currency notes of j ar; 7 e denomination especially at this time of world war is a very271 words
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359 1940-10-31 13 CABLE has been received in Singapore by tV.e ExServices’ Association to say that Poppy Hay, despite everything, is to be held as usual in London. Poppies [o be scld in Singapore on v 11 will, it is hoped, arrive at the f,359 words
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Article248 1940-10-31 13 A TALK on the great cultural gifts that India has bequeathed to the world was given at the Singapore Rotary Club meeting last week by Mr. Deva Ramu Sukul. a well-known Indian author and lecturer. Mr Sukul’s talk, entitled ‘The Heritage oi India,” placed great emphasis on248 words
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Article, Illustration103 1940-10-31 13 Thousands of people, representing all classes, marched past the British Consulate-General in Batavia in a vro-British demonstration organized by a committee headed by the Mayor oj Batavia, Mr. Voorjieman. The demonstration was for the purpose of expressing the deep feeling of admiration and sympathy which the103 words
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193 1940-10-31 13 SCHEME to improve dairy farming in Malacca has been accepted by Government. This follows recommendations made by the Veterinary Department. Under the scheme, it is proposed to purchase animals for demonstration purposes in connection wtth the hygienic production193 words
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375 1940-10-31 13 DEPLYING to the welcome of Mr. S. W. Jones, the Officer Administering the Government, at the dinner party held at the Colonial Secretary’s house in honour of the Thai goodwill mission, Captain Luang Dhamrong Navasvasti, leader of the mission, said: It is my privilege and pleasure375 words
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1589 1940-10-31 14 (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Oct. 23. THE Commission of Inquiry which is investigating condi- tions in the Mines Department continued to hear evidence to-day, when Khoo Teik Ee, a Chinese lawyer, W. J. I’. Grenier and E.1,589 words
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126 1940-10-31 14 (From Our Own Correspondent» Alcr Star, Oct. 22. IN the second division of the Kedah High Court. O. E. Edwards, alias Oswald Edward Ezekiel Soloman. was convicted by Mr. Justice Wan Harun on a charge of having dishonestly induced a Mr. Tan of Penang to126 words
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107 1940-10-31 14 (From Our Own Correspondent) Batavia, Oct. 22 THE Netherlands’ Royal Military Academy. 1 formerly at Breda, which is now occupied by the Germans, has been transferred to Bandoeng, the headquarters of the Netherlands Indies Army. The N.I. Commander-in-Chief, Gen. Berenschot, in opening the new107 words
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104 1940-10-31 14 (Prom Our Own Correspondent) Batavia, Oct. 22. AN indication that the Government of the Netherlands Indies may be considering some form of constitutional reforms is to be found in the appointment of a Government committee of nine members. Tiie committee is to investigate the104 words
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Article, Illustration284 1940-10-31 14 THE death occurred at Bigbury-on-Sea, Devonshire on Saturday ol Mr. W. Wallace Cook, chairman and managing director of the Straits Trading Co.. Ltd., Singapore tor ten years from 1910 and a member of the Home Advisory Board of Committee oi the company284 words
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201 1940-10-31 14 (From Our Own Correspondent) Seremban. Oct. 23. A TRIBUTE to the services of Mr. Norman Coulson, chairman of the Seremban Sanitary Board, who is proceeding on leave, was paid at to-day’s meeting of the Board, by Dato201 words
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63 1940-10-31 14 (From Our Own Correspondent 1 Seremban, Oct. 2.J. NEGRI SEMBILAN Chinese have remitted to China another sum r $20,000 in Straits currency in aid the China Relief Fund. This brings the total of contributions to $670,000 (Straits) and an additional sum of $7OO 00063 words
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262 1940-10-31 15 (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Oct. 21. „1 f eel that you are not united 1 as you ought to be united,” declared U Ba Lwin, speaking at the Selangor Indian Association yeseruay. when he said that, subject Jo262 words
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190 1940-10-31 15 UOW a party of soldiers belonging to 4 a regiment stationed in Singapore discovered a human skeleton while they were engaged in tactical exercises in ■he jungle on the outskirts of Singapore, was related in the coroner’s court Private John MacMangos told the190 words
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79 1940-10-31 15 A SECTION of the mine worked m h V Haub Australian Gold Mine ..f a "as flooded on the night ()ct 1». it is understood and b‘‘ r sons have lost their lives a result. heavy rain fell in the Raub I®# an79 words
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Article, Illustration30 1940-10-31 15 This picture, taken by an official Photographer of units in the forward atea on the Lybian Frontier, shows a British armoured car towing a captured Italian tank.30 words
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405 1940-10-31 15 yHE supply of youths from the j trade schools for the various branches of the Services has been far behind the demand and special j efforts are being made to extend and improve the work done in the schools. In making this announcement recently,405 words
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137 1940-10-31 15 —Reuter Tokio, Oct. 23. NEGOTIATIONS in Batavia are continuing smoothly, although at present no agreement has been reached, the Japanese Foreign Office spokesman. Mr. Suma. stated at the press conference to-day. Hp declared that according to present plans Mr. Ichizo—Reuter - 137 words
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78 1940-10-31 15 «From Our Own Correspondent) Seremban, Oct. 23. BEFORE the adjournment at to-day’s meeting of the Seremban Sanitary Board, the chairman, Mr. N. Coulson. referred to the swimming pool at Serembaru which was proposed as a Coronation memorial. This matter was being postponed cwlng to difficulties78 words
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197 1940-10-31 15 TWO banking projects in Singapore have been postponed owing to the war. In both cases, Chinese capital is concerned. Some months ago, preliminary steps were taken in Malaya and Hong Kong by Hainanese to establish a bank in Singapore tor197 words
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Article20 1940-10-31 15 THE Rajah of Sarawak. Sir Charles Vyner Brooke, arrived back in Singajxjre last week from Cameron Highland20 words
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Article54 1940-10-31 15 —Reuter. Los Angeles, Oct. 24. 808 GREGORY, the all-in wrestler, was to-day granted a divorce from his wife, formerly Miss Valerie Brooke, daughter of the Rajah of Sarawak, Sir Charles Vyner Brooke. It was announced in June that Gregory had filed a divorce suit oti the grounds—Reuter. - 54 words
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2262 1940-10-31 16 By Our Planting Correspondent AVERAGE yields of 11 */2 lb. per coolie, 6 1/2 lb. per tree and 902 lb. per acre recorded from a collection of 3,855 clonal seed trees at the age of s V*>2,262 words
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292 1940-10-31 16 THE question of principle governing the responsibilities cf Singapore water consumers was discussed at the Municipal Commissioners’ meeting las l week when Mr. N. A. Mallal mcveci reference back of a decision in committee. The motion was defeated by a narrow margin. In committee,292 words
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546 1940-10-31 17 x London, Oct. 21. RA.F. bombers last night made one of the fiercest •attacks they have ever carried out against the enemy. An Air Ministry communique says that the R.A.F. carried out extensive operations ranging from Berlin546 words
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Article53 1940-10-31 17 —Reuter. r London, Oct. 22. 1 in London that an Op/hr representative of the i 'I *°"alovak Provisional Government :i accepted in New Zealand in 1 j n °ar future A understood that the Union m fli All ‘ica is about to recognize an 1 al representative—Reuter. - 53 words
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Article105 1940-10-31 17 —Reuter. London, Oct. 21. "WE have to carry this war into the enemy’s fields until we win it,” declared Mr. A. V. Alexander, First Lord of the Admiralty, in a speech at Westminster to-day. He added that having, by the courage and endurance of the—Reuter. - 105 words
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124 1940-10-31 17 —Reuter. DOM BS made of concrete casings are being used by the Germans in their raids on Britain, stated the Moscow radio yesterday. A concrete bomb is said to have sufficient power to pierce two or three floors of an ordinary dwelling house.—Reuter. - 124 words
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Article53 1940-10-31 17 -Reuter Tokio. Oct. 22. THE Japanese liner Durban Maru has been allowed to proceed to New York from Europe after being ordered to discharge 1,600 tons of cargo at Bermuda, says a message to the Domei agency. The cargo had been designated as j contraband by-Reuter - 53 words
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32 1940-10-31 17 —Reuter London, Oct 20. EMPIRE military units continue to arrive safely in England The latest arrival is a further Newfoundland artillery contingent landed at a northwestern port. —Reuter—Reuter - 32 words
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84 1940-10-31 17 1 London, Oct. 22. pERSONS of eminence in art, science and letters; university or technical college students; and those who have lived since childhood or for 20 years in the United Kingdom and are friendly towards Britain are eligible for aelease from84 words
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453 1940-10-31 17 —Reuter London, Oct. 20. from Belgrade, the Yugoslav capital, suggests that Germany has secured the first of the cheap triumphs she is seeking in southeast Europe as a substitute for her failure to score a victory against Britain. It is reported that the Yugoslav—Reuter - 453 words
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54 1940-10-31 17 Rcut-r London. Oct. 22 linilLE Germany claims to have sunk 122,041 tons of shipping during *ho week ending Oct 12-14, the Ad miral'y announced to-day that vhe actual losses were only 63,265 tons gross Dota.ls of losses are: British 32,370 tons. Allied, 17,537 tons, andRcut-r - 54 words
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205 1940-10-31 17 London, Oct. 21. ROYAL AIR FORCE bombers staged a terrific and spectacular attack on the French coast shortly after dusk yesterday. The bombing appeared to be concentrated cn the German longrange gun emplacements near Cap Gris Nez. This followed a205 words
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Article136 1940-10-31 17 Reuter London, Oct. 20. BRITISH long-range guns opened up their biggest bombardment of the war shortly before noon to-day, when they fired salvo after salvo across the Straits of Dover. The guns were still firing across the Straits of Dover 40 minutes after the firstReuter - 136 words
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Article37 1940-10-31 17 .—Reuter. Cairo, Oct. 25. A BRITISH patrol again successfully enaged an enemy party outside Kassala on Wednesday The enemy sullercc* casualties he lore they withdrew Quiet conditions reigned on other fronts, states a G.H.Q. communique to-day. —Reuter..—Reuter. - 37 words
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350 1940-10-31 18 London, Oct. 23. IjN a spirited action in the Red Sea on Monday, the British destroyer Kimberley forced the Italian destroyer Nullo aground and blew her up with a torpedo. This is revealed in an official Admiralty communique issued350 words
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103 1940-10-31 18 —Router. Ottawa, Oct. 22. CIX more large steam-driven minesweepers, at a cost of about £120,000 ec°h, have been ordered for the Royal Canadian Navy, according to an annoincement by the Canadian Minister of Munitions, Mr. C. D. Hcwe. This brings the number of vessels in.—Router. - 103 words
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Article76 1940-10-31 18 —Reuter. New York, Oet. 20. THK almost incredible stamina, 1 bravery and spirit of the British people under the most hellish bombardment in all history exalt the civilised world, declares the newspaper Boston Traveller. It adds, “We of the newspaper world read dispatches that come’—Reuter. - 76 words
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61 1940-10-31 18 —Reuter. Washington, Oct. 23. T*IIE United States Government has formally protested to Italy against the bombing of American oil properties in Saudi Arabia. The Assistant Secretary of State, Mr. Adolf A. Berle Jr., delivered the protest yesterday to the Italian Ambassador, Prince Colonna. The protest—Reuter. - 61 words
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113 1940-10-31 18 .—Reuter. Tokio, Oct. 25. AN attempt on the life of the Governor-General of Indochina. Vice-Adm. Jean Decoux, was made on Wednesday by a young French officer, according to the Bangkok newspapers. The assailant is said to have fired his pistol at.—Reuter. - 113 words
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83 1940-10-31 18 -Reuter. Washington, Oct. 24 ORITAIN purchased $780,000,000 of EJ war materials from the United States during the first year of war, announced Mr, Jesse Jones, administrator of the Federal Loan Agency, to-day. This figure compared with $497,000,000 in the-Reuter. - 83 words
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Article, Illustration21 1940-10-31 18 A battlefield scene on the Libyan-Egyptian frontier showine lt a ii„„ equipment completely destroyed by British armoured care.21 words
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Article238 1940-10-31 18 London, Oct. 23. BRITAIN'S systematic bombing of military objectives in ‘'Germany has met with a large measure of success According to a well-informed foreign industrialist, about 20 per cent, of the total productive capacity238 words
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70 1940-10-31 18 —Reuter. Sydney. Oct. 24 THE production of 9,000.000 shells annually is envisaged by the Australian Government, it is revealed in report which the Australian delegates have taken to the Eastern Group Supply Conference at New Delhi. Australia is within reach of the materials.—Reuter. - 70 words
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Article29 1940-10-31 18 Reuter. Calcutta, Oct. 24 THE Government of Bengal has banned meetings, processions and assemblies throughout the province intended to affect prejudicially efficient prosecution of the war-Reuter. - 29 words
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119 1940-10-31 18 Reuter. Ottawa, Oct. 24. 'J'HE 110 planes ordered by Sweden, and requisitioned by America have been sold to Britain. It was recently announced that American authorities, under the defence regulations, had intervened to prevent the planes being sent to Sweden.Reuter. - 119 words
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118 1940-10-31 18 —Reuter. London, Oct. 23. THE dark and melancholy days of winter in Germany will bring increasing privation, discontent and war weariness while Great Britain will be gaining month by month greater strength in her air, sea and land forces, declared Captain Harold Balfour, Under-Sec-retary—Reuter. - 118 words
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124 1940-10-31 19 British Warning To The Vichy Government RECENT SYSTEMATIC BOMBARDMENT OF GIBRALTAR’ BY FRENCH FORCES London, Oct. 23. WE shall know how to deal with any further attacks by forces of the Vichy Government,” declared Mr R. A. Butler, Foreign Under-Secretary, in the House of Commons to-day, when asked whether consideration124 words
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Article284 1940-10-31 19 New York, Oct. 23. HITLER is attempting to mass France’s surviving warships with those of Germany and Italy ;or a final with the British fleet. This is indicated by reports from Berlin published in tiir newspapers there. Several radio commentaries have stressed that Hitler particularly desires284 words
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55 1940-10-31 19 uapa», li Eastern News. \nrv Vichy, Oct. 25. y Jean Decoux, GovernorL.neral of French Indo-China. Gov>.r f n ivcn Powers by the Vichy r rnn en t to determine all matters iu‘;.‘ 1 k t0 customs and other economic S' 1 5 Japan it isuapa», li Eastern News. - 55 words
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Article85 1940-10-31 19 —Reuter. Pmiwi. London, Oct. 25. fo,, ces have taken a sec,.,nvf ir Scottish coast in the Of defence scheme. p l(m 'i' s U ‘V S announced in a comI niM" 0 .ssued from Gen. Sikor<nl)iM)r t;u,qi,arter s ,ast night dcsM inks’.,. I Vi ViS—Reuter. - 85 words
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117 1940-10-31 19 Reuter. London, Oct. 23. rVESPITE intensification of enemy activity, the export of United Kingdom goods was fully maintained in September. This is the most notable feature of the latest trade returns which were issued to-day. The average value of exports per working dayReuter. - 117 words
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56 1940-10-31 19 —Reuter. IN occupied-Belgium the Germans are raising a loan of €25,000.000 to defray the cost of maintain.ng the German army in occuoaticn. f The Germans have imposed a winter help organization run n German lines. Th s is one of the principal sources—Reuter. - 56 words
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36 1940-10-31 19 .—Reuter. Stockholm, Oct. 24. Arrangements have been made for 75 special trains *o take German children from Berlin under the Government’s voluntary evacuation scheme, states the Berlin correspondent of the Aftonbladel.—Reuter..—Reuter. - 36 words
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Article182 1940-10-31 19 .—Reuter London, Oct. 24. AN indication that the army is now in a position to absorb more men is provided by an announcement that men of 35 will have to register for military service on Nov. 9 and Nov. 16. A groat majority oi these.—Reuter - 182 words
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Article36 1940-10-31 19 Reuter. London, Opt. 24. THE mine-sweeper Dundalk, with Lieut -Commander F. A. Kirkpatrick in command, has been sunk by un enemy m ne according to an Admiralty announcement. The next of kin have been informed. Reuter.Reuter. - 36 words
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205 1940-10-31 19 Reuter. London, Oct. 24. rj >HE British Government is pre- j ■L pared to facilitate the importation into France and other occupied territories of medical stores destined essentially and exclusively for the assistance of the sick and wounded. This has been made clearReuter. - 205 words
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127 1940-10-31 19 —Reuter. London, Oct. 24. BO and 90 per cent, of London’s population are obtaining more sleep to-day during air raids than they were a month ago, says Reuter’s lobby correspondent. This is one of the effects brought to light—Reuter. - 127 words
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Article462 1940-10-31 19 Reuter and British Wireless. London, Oct. 23. PROMINENT Germans stated five years ago that in the event of war between Germany and Great Britain they would plan an attack on London to coincide with the United StatesReuter and British Wireless. - 462 words
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232 1940-10-31 20 London, Oct. 24. THE Japanese are apparently again making a strong bid to persuade Gen. Chiang Kai-shek to come to terms with them, says the Peiping correspondent of the usually well-informed NorthChina Daily News (Shanghai), the leading Eng-lish-language232 words
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49 1940-10-31 20 —Reuter. London, Oct. 24. SIXTY-FIVE Japanese passengers are expected to leave Bombay shortly m a Japanese ship, according to the Delhi wireless. Another Japanese ship is sailing from Bombay later, with more Japanese including, it is expected, almost all Japanese women and children in Bombay.—Reuter.—Reuter. - 49 words
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184 1940-10-31 20 —Reuter. New York, Ort. 23. pLANS by the United States to increase her bases in the Pacific were disclosed by Col. Frank Knox. Secretary for the Navy, in New' York to-night. He said: "We have Pacific bases—Reuter. - 184 words
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Article161 1940-10-31 20 Reuter. Washington, Oct. 23. *]IHE United States Navy is ready A to defend any territory under the Stars and Stripes. This was stated by Col. Knox, Secretary of the U.S. Navy, in reply in a question as to whether it was the Navy’s intention toReuter. - 161 words
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59 1940-10-31 20 ’—Reuter. Tokio, Oct. 25. THE Japanese War Minister. Lieutenant-General Hideki Tojo, has requested the Cabinet to devise appropriate steps to enhance national morale, according to the Domei agency. Domei understands that the War Minister “openl> scorned petty interference in trivial matters of national life which, he’—Reuter. - 59 words
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56 1940-10-31 20 —Reuter. London. Oct. 23. lORD SNELL c»n behalf ot the Government in the House of Lords last night, referring to reports of a speech recently made in Belfast, stated that the British Government had no evidence to the effect that enemy submarines were.—Reuter. - 56 words
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384 1940-10-31 20 ,—Reuter. ITALIAN bomber units operating from their bases in Germanoccupied territory have participated in German attacks on Britain, states a German High Command communique. The communique reveals that Italian bombers pa.licipated in attacks on Britain for the first time on Thursday night Three reasons,—Reuter. - 384 words
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81 1940-10-31 20 —Reuter. Basle, Oct. 21 A POLITICAL offensive lias begun, says the Berlin corns’ on. dent of the Basler Nachrichten, with the meeting of Laval .-m,. Hitler, and events must take place before the United State* presidential election that will definitely exclude—Reuter. - 81 words
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Article377 1940-10-31 20 —Reuter. London, Oct. 23. A MARKED strengthening of the British defences in the Western Desert was the chief impression left by a visit I have just made to that front, writes Reuter’s special correspondent with the—Reuter. - 377 words
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81 1940-10-31 20 London, Oct. 26. BIRMINGHAM War Weapons week. which formally closed on Sundaj. has realized more than the £8.000.u aimed at. n Over £3,000,00 was raised durm» Bradford’s Week, which ended on Saturday. The amount so far subscribed durin Westminster’s Week is The sums81 words
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368 1940-10-31 21 Reuter. London, Oct. 25. TORPEDO-CARRYING Bristol Beauforts of the Coastal Command sank two German supply ships in an attack on a German convoy off the Frisian islands on Wednesday. The Bristol Beauforts dartedReuter. - 368 words
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204 1940-10-31 21 —Reuter. London, Oct. 25. THE fullest Czecho-Slovak military cooperation with Britain was sealed by an agreement signed by Lord Halifax, British Foreign Secretary, and M. Jan Masaryk, on behalf of the Czech Government, at the Foreign Office to-day. Britain—Reuter. - 204 words
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179 1940-10-31 21 —Reuter Cairo, Oct. 25. IN a surprise attack by one of our motorized patrols in the Kassala sector, in the Sudan, 50 Italians were killed and 400 wounded, says an official announcement from general headquarters. The strength of the enemy force was’—Reuter - 179 words
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Article193 1940-10-31 21 .—Reuter. Aden, Oct. 25. gHORTAGE of supplies and disaffection among natives are making Italy's difficulties in her East African possessions increasingly serious. There is an acute shortage of supplies at Massawa, Italy’s principal Red p a harbour, it is reported by travellers arriving from there..—Reuter. - 193 words
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54 1940-10-31 21 .—Reuter. T Hp Rangoon, Oct. 25. Burma Railways annual report r that as a result of the China c through Burma, a deficit has v, tu lfied into a surplus after nine Dross earnings from the China ..i K- reached £172.000 for the year na.—Reuter. - 54 words
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152 1940-10-31 21 —Reuter. Shanghai, Oct. 2ft. IT is officially announced that it is anticipated that all dependents of regular U.S. Naval and marine personnel in Shanghai will have departed from Shanghai by the middle of November. Some—Reuter. - 152 words
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137 1940-10-31 21 —Reuter. Tokio. Oct. 25. A DELAY” in the trade talks between the Japanese and Netherlands Indies delegations was admitted by the Foreign Office spokesman at a Press conference to-day. The spokesman stated: “Negotiations of this sort usually take some time.” Asked if the—Reuter. - 137 words
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Article53 1940-10-31 21 ,—Reuter. Stockholm, Oct. 25. A 15.000-TON Swedish motor tanker was torpedoed on Sunday, according to news received in Stockholm. A British warship saved 33 members oi the crew of 37 The trawlers Velia and Lord Stamp have been sunk by enemy mines, according to an announcement by,—Reuter. - 53 words
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50 1940-10-31 21 —Reuter Tokio, Oct. 25. IT is officially disclosed that a Japanese submarine was lost on Aug. 20 while engaged in manoeuvres south of Tokio Bay. Twelve officers and 38 warrant officers perished. The number of ratings who lost their lives is not disclosed —Reuter.—Reuter - 50 words
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381 1940-10-31 21 Reuter. London, Oct. 24. FLNG LEOPOLD was taken prisoner by the Germans on v May 28 and continues to be in captivity. This was disclosed to-day by the Belgian Minister for Colonies, M. de– – Reuter. - 381 words
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Article129 1940-10-31 21 ,—Reuter. Stockholm, Oct. 25. THE British pilots appear to have worked overtime last night, according to the Berlin correspondent of the Aftonbladet. He says a drizzle and low clouds enabled the British to descend and asceitain their positions. Some high explosive bombs were dropped, hut apparently,—Reuter. - 129 words
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Article33 1940-10-31 21 -Reuter. London, Oct. 25. AIR vicc-Marshal C. H. B. Blount was killed in an air crash. He commanded the air component «army cooperation squadrons) of the RAF in France —Reuter.-Reuter. - 33 words
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452 1940-10-31 22 Reuter. London, Oct. IJINTS previously expressed that Hitler’s diplomatic ofYen- sive embraces the Far East finds further corroboration in indications that the former German Ambassador, Dr. Oskar von Trautmann, is likely to return to Chungking, writes Mr.Reuter. - 452 words
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200 1940-10-31 22 ’—Reuter. Stockholm, Oct. 26. IJITLER is now organizing the whole Continent for blockade and war against Britain, telegraphs the Berlin correspondent of the Stockholm Advingenbladet. It is said in Berlin that following a settlement of Spains role, France’s position is now’—Reuter. - 200 words
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Article117 1940-10-31 22 —Reuter. Melbourne, Oct. 28. AUSTRALIA’S reconstructed Federal Cabinet was announced yesterday. It includes: Mr. R. G. Menzies as Prime Minister and Minister for the Co-ordination of Delence and Informat’on; Mr. W. O. M. Hughes, the veteran cx-Prime Minister as the AttorneyGeneral and Minister for the Navy.—Reuter. - 117 words
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145 1940-10-31 22 Rome, Oct. 26. “THE enormous difficulty” of the task facing the Italian forces in Egypt in view of “gigantic British preparations” is emphasized by Gayda. mouthpiece of Mussolini, writing in Giornale d’ltalia. He declares that the British forces massed in Egypt total 250,000145 words
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Article18 1940-10-31 22 —Reuter. Vichy, Oct. 27. GENERAL Mordant has been appointed Commander-in-Chief of troops in Indo-China, replacing Gen. Martin —Reuter.—Reuter. - 18 words
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95 1940-10-31 22 —Reuter. London, Oct. 26. FURTHER examples of the continuous pressure which British 1 naval forces are maintaining on coastal communications in enemy waters are given in an Admiralty communique, which states that a 6,000-ton Italian supply ship and a German torpedo-boat have been—Reuter. - 95 words
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104 1940-10-31 22 London, Oct. 25. CTREAMS of German refugees from towns in which objectives have been attacked by R.A.F. bombers are arriving in France, complaining bitterly that at the outset of the war they were told that104 words
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272 1940-10-31 22 London, Oct. 2ti. AVER 90 per cent, of Germany’s synthetic oil capacity has been bombed, and over 80 per cent, of her refining capacity for treating crude petroleum has also been bombed, and these plants272 words
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79 1940-10-31 22 —Reuter Berlin. Oct. 27. TO-DAY’S German High Commana i communique states that the Empress of Britain. 42,500 tons, wh-cn describes as a troopship, was atta ?d 60 miles west of Ireland. Hit by a heavy bomb, she caught the crew had to take—Reuter - 79 words
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Article28 1940-10-31 22 —Reuter Berlin Oct 04 Negotiations which have proceeding between the Hungary and Rumanian trade delegations nbeen interrupted, according to Bucm est telegram to the official Germ* news agency.—Reuter—Reuter - 28 words
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Article2090 1940-10-31 23 i; v Our London Correspondent.) London, Oct- 25. THOUGH the week began with ferocious night raids followed l )V frequent alerts during the day. o;>d spasmodic gunfire which has |‘een heard continuously, coming nearer and2,090 words
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224 1940-10-31 23 —Reuter. London, Oct. 26. gRITISH long-range guns, mounted on the Kent coast, shelled a German convoy consisting of three light craft escorted by two seaplanes which were hugging the French coast between Boulogne and Calais yesterday afternoon. Tile shelling lasted—Reuter. - 224 words
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83 1940-10-31 23 —Reuter. London, Oct. 26 MRS. Franklin Roosevelt has sent the women of Britain, through the Manchester Guardian, a message cf admiration and encouragement, she says:— "The endurance, faith and selfsacrifice of the women of BrLa.n and their wonderful organization will go down n history because•—Reuter. - 83 words
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Article56 1940-10-31 23 London, Oct. 25. Marshal smigly-rydz. com-mander-in-Chiet of the Polish forces when the war began, has been arrested In Rumania, according to the Rome radio. Tlie Marshal was interned in Rumania on his arrival there on Sept. 19. 1939- Reuter. Col. Josef Beck, the former Polish Foreign Minister, is also reported56 words
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Article502 1940-10-31 24 ITALY ACCUSES GREECE OF BORDER INCIDENT People In Rome Are Prepared For Exciting Events” This Week —Reuter. London, Oct. 28. A ROME allegation of an incident on the Greek-Albanian frontier, which led to the “capture” of six Greeks, has caused a tense situation between Greece ltaly. The Greeks emphatically deny—Reuter. - 502 words
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89 1940-10-31 24 U.S. TRIBUTE TO THE ROYAL NAVY R.A.F. .—Reuter. Chicago, Oct. 27 “gRITAIN’S defence in the last three months by the magnificent R.A.F. was fundamentally only possible because the 1 British Fleet was there to halt the Germans at the water’s edge,” declared Col. Frank Knox, the Secretary for the Navy.—Reuter. - 89 words
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Article74 1940-10-31 24 —Reuter. Shanghai, Oct. 26. THE first consignment of American bombers and pursuit planes to China has arrived in Kunming, capital of Yunnan Province, via the Yunnan-Burma highway, states a Hong Kong report. The planes are now being assembled, and foreign observers in Chungking believe that.—Reuter. - 74 words
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Article186 1940-10-31 24 .—Reuter. Mexico City, Oct. 25 MEXICO is now right in the open with her policy that nothing which may be used for war purposes shall reach the totalitarian powers. It has culminated in an official decree ordering the suspension of shipments of oil or its.—Reuter. - 186 words
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322 1940-10-31 24 —Reuter. London, Oct. 28. DERLIN was one of 91 main taru gets of R.A.F. activity over Germany on Saturday. The raids extended from the Baltic coast to Leipzig and Cologne. Berlin had a taste of bombs of the heaviest calibre yet carried.—Reuter. - 322 words
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141 1940-10-31 24 —Reuter. Washington, Oct. 27 THE United States has been brought into a position where S h 1 must consider the possibility of simultaneous attacks in both cceans, said Adm. Stark, chief of naval operations, in a Navv broadcast. y dy In Turin to-day,—Reuter. - 141 words
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469 1940-10-31 24 —Reuter. Sofia, Oct. ?7. THE Rumanian Government has gained control over all British-owned and British-chartered vessels in Rumanian territorial waters by a new decree issued by the Government under Nazi inspiration. The decree—Reuter. - 469 words
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181 1940-10-31 24 Reuter London, Oct. 28. MEWS of widespread damage in Berlin due to R.A.F. raids has been received in authoritative quarters in London from reliable neutral sources. Outstanding examples of effective damage of military importance are.— The Siemens works, which supply a great partReuter - 181 words
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615 1940-10-31 25 “Next Theatre Of War To Be In The Near East” BATTLE OF EMPIRE ABOUT TO BEGIN—BRITISH MINISTER’S FORECAST r; Reuter. London, Oct. 21. ..ii/K have fought and won one of the decisive battles in history,” said Mr. L. S. Amery, Secretary of State for india. at Gosport this afternoon. Mr.’r; Reuter. - 615 words
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93 1940-10-31 25 —Reuter. Vichy, Oct. 27. Aeroplanes alleged to be act*ng under the orders of J'Pneral Delarminat, Free French p;ide r in French Equatorial ri( a, bombed the town of Lamwrene, in Gabon (French Equato"al Africa), according to a communique issued by the French "lonial■—Reuter. - 93 words
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Article196 1940-10-31 25 Athens, Oct. 28. “QREECE will fight to the death,” said Gen. Metaxas, the Greek Prime Minister, in a proclamation issued to-day. Calling the people “to battle,” Gen. Metaxas said: “Italy, not recognizing the Greeks as a free people, has demanded the surrender of sections of196 words
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Article48 1940-10-31 25 Reuter. London, Oct. 29. ANOTHER strong contingent of South-African troops has arrived in East Africa, it is officially announced from Pretoria. Afrikaans-speaking men make up fully half of the contingent. The contingent is accompanied bv units of the South African Women's auxiliary army services.—Reuter.Reuter. - 48 words
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225 1940-10-31 25 London, Oct. 27. (*EN. DE GAULLE, leader of the Free French forces, an- nounces that he has organized an Imperial Defence Council which will exercise over Free French territories all the Powers of a war government. soldiers and FYench citizens, a few225 words
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545 1940-10-31 25 I/ondon, Oct. 28. THE Greek Minister in London has received a telegram from Athens telling of the Italian ultimatum to Greece and of the Greek Prime Minister’s reply stating that it was545 words
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55 1940-10-31 25 communities in China. British Wireless. London, Oct. 29 THE Minister for Aircraft Production, Lord Beaverbrook. acknowledges a id It of €6,000 from the Richmond Surrey Spitfire Fund <the plane to be called ‘Jubilee”» and €lO,OOO as a lurther contribution lrom the Britishcommunities in China. British Wireless. - 55 words
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Article184 1940-10-31 25 London, Oct. 28. |TALY had jibbed at attacking .Egypt and is making for what seems an easier game in Greece, writes Reuter’s diplomatic correspondent to-day. The Italians have geographical advantages against Greece, as compared with Egypt, in that their lines of communications are shorter. Also, it184 words
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Article130 1940-10-31 25 Reuter. London, Oct. 28. THE Greek army consists of 80,000 regulars and its potential war strength Is about 600.000 men. The Greek air force ordinarily comprises ten groups of three flights, but there is reason to believe that this strength had recently been considerablyReuter. - 130 words
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653 1940-10-31 26 Loyals 1: R.A.F. (Seletar) 0. A SOLITARY goal scored against the R.A.F. (Seletar) just n before half-time gave the Loyals the S.A.F.A. Challenge Cup in a grand final played at the Anson Road stadium on653 words
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Article158 1940-10-31 26 THE following are the results in brief of Saturday's races at Ipoh, the first day of the Perak Turf Club’s October November meeting: Race I—Straight Flight $24 and $8 K.C.G. $7 Farnley $l3 Race 2—New Zealand $122 and $3O Celestial $lO Maid of the Mountain $2B158 words
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288 1940-10-31 26 London, Oct. 27. Y’S football results were: NORTH Barnsley 5; Sheffield W’nesday 0. Bradford 0; Newcastle 1. Burnley 2; Oldham 1. Chester 3; Crewe 3. Doncaster 1; Huddersfield 1. Everton 3; Bury 1. Halifax 2; York l. Hull 5; Bradford City 2. Manchester City l;288 words
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1062 1940-10-31 26 R.A.F. Blues 17; Johore THRILLING rugger was witnessed on the Singapore Cricket 1 Club padang on Saturday when the Royal Air For/ Blues beat Johore by the narrow margin of 17 Do n (a goal, three tries and a penalty goal) to 141,062 words
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Article53 1940-10-31 26 Commercial Houses’ event in the Singapore badminton championships was concluded on Sunda* morning when Chop Ban Teck Hup beat Fraser and Neave Ltd. by three games to two in the final. Ban Teck Hup, as usual, relied on two players to win three ties and were lucky53 words
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Miscellaneous59 1940-10-31 26 The Big Sweep The draw on the big sweep, value 871,239, resulted as follows: FIRST: SECOND: THIRD: ***** ***** ***** Starters: *****, 7161 *****, *****, *****, *****, *****. *****. Double Totes The first doubfe tote paid 5371 on each of four winning tickets, and the second double tote paid $56059 words
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646 1940-10-31 1 Singapore, Saturday. rE share markets have had a particularly quiet week. the Quietest period for several months. It would seem that a great many operators have withdrawn from the market pending clarification of646 words
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190 1940-10-31 1 PONsiDERABLY improved results ii n Ur P re P° r ted for the year ended iih by R ahman Hydraulic Tin nrrfif i e aPC °unts show that the net Sion on.. f tbe year after providing Thi* lor190 words
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92 1940-10-31 1 of August last is to be paid.—Straits Times cable (From Our Own Correspondent) London, Oct. 26. npHF Borneo Co. is to resume payI ment of dividends on ordinary shares after a lapse of eight years Fcr the year ended Marchof August last is to be paid.—Straits Times cable - 92 words
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102 1940-10-31 1 a smelter in America.—Straits Times cable. (From Our Own Correspondent.> London, Oct. 28. REVEALING that the United States government has undertaken to give Great Britain a call of one-third of the production of the new tin smeltera smelter in America.—Straits Times cable. - 102 words
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Article122 1940-10-31 1 Singapore, Oct. 29. noon. Buyer* Sellers Gambler t 7.75 Hamburg Cube $13.00 Java Cube *12.60 Pepper White Muntok $11.76 White *11.25 Black 6.25 Copra Mixed *2.25 Sun Dried *2.50 'Sage Flour No 1 Lingga $3.82% s3.B2'i Fair $3.65 Sarawak $3.25 Rice 81am West Coast No l No122 words
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50 1940-10-31 1 London, Oct. 28. THE death has occurred in London of Sir Herbert Wright who was chairman and d.rector of many Malayan rubber producing companies.— Reuter. Sir Herbert was a member cf the Council of the Rubber Growers’ Association and was its president in 1913.50 words
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Article19 1940-10-31 1 Malaka Pinda Rubber Estates Ltd. harvested 74,970 lb. of rubber in September, the first month of the financial year.19 words
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32 1940-10-31 1 Spot Nov.-Dec. Jan.-Mar. Apl-June London 4 38% 38% 36% 34% 11% 0011 38% 38% 36% 34% “2 39 38% 37 35 11 13/16 28 38% 38% 37 3532 words
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Article347 1940-10-31 1 —Exchange Telegraph London, Oct. 29. THE Stock Exchange to-day wax generally 1 quiet but there was some revival of Interest in Industrials In which Breweries and Tobaccos were prominent. Among Oils, Trinidad Issues were supported. Gilt-edged were fractionally lower but Kaffirs were heavy. After hours It was—Exchange Telegraph - 347 words
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Article81 1940-10-31 1 Tuesday, Oct. 29. noon. Boyer» Seller* Prlee* 'Vice* NO IX R.S.S (Spot loose> 38% 38% No IX R.B.H r.«ao Id case* Oct.-Nov. (Seller* Option) 38% 39 G.1.A.0 R.S.S c.o.b in bale* Oct.-Ndv. (Sellers Option) 38% SB% E.A.O R.S.S r.o.b n bales Oct.-Nov. (Sellers Option) 3881 words
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Article601 1940-10-31 2 70 PER CENT. RISE IN EXPORTS TO AMERICA Malaya’ s Steadily Increasing Trade Shown In New Figures MALAYA’S steadily-increasing trade is reflected in the latest import and export figures issued by the Department of Statistics. Exports show a very healthy growth, while imports have also increased though not to the601 words
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76 1940-10-31 2 hrs; quart-r cf next year- Sira it? Times (able ‘From Our Own Correspondent) London, Oct. 28. AT the meeting of ihe International Rubber Regulation Committee which is to be held in November it is expec ed thathrs; quart-r cf next year- Sira it? Times (able - 76 words
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Article77 1940-10-31 2 DREDGE No. 3 of Takuapa Valley Tin Dredging has sunk, Boustead and Co. Ltd., agents for the company, in Penang, state. They add that the dredge is covered by mate/ial and consequential loss insurance. This dredge is the smallest of the company’s three dredges. It is77 words
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196 1940-10-31 2 From Our Own Correspondent London, Oct. 28. THE directors of Perak River Hydro Electric Power Co. Ltd. have recommended a dividend of 5 per cent, plus a bonus of 1 per cent, on the ordinary shares, for196 words
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144 1940-10-31 2 .—Reuter London. Oct. 28.*PHE International Tin Research and Development Council estimates wcrld production in September at 22.000 tons, compared with the August revised figures of 19,100 tons, making the Janiury-September total 107 400 tons compared wich the corresponding 1939 figure of 111,300 tons September.—Reuter - 144 words
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Article36 1940-10-31 2 -Reuter. London, Oct. 24. ■THE International Tea Committee has decided to increase the tea quota by 2 1 per cent, to 92h, per cent, for the current control year ending Mar. 31. 1941.—Reuter.-Reuter. - 36 words
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266 1940-10-31 2 A VIST profit of $16,516 was earno<l I>v British Malaya Trustee and Executor Co. Ltd. in the year ended June last. This compares with $H) 322 in tne preceding year. The directors recommend a dividend Of 30266 words
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169 1940-10-31 2 A NET profit of 5130.362 was earned o;; Batu Lintang Rubber Company Ltd. in the year ended June last. This compares with $49,739 in the preceding year. Two interim dividends totalling 10 per cent, were paid and ’absorbed169 words
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Article138 1940-10-31 2 The Singapore Chamber of Commerce Rubber Association held its 1.509 th auction on Oct. 23 when there was catalogued 1,814,232 lb 809.93 tons; offered 1,768,921 lb 789.70 tons; sold 1,692,557 lb 755.61 tons. SPOT London 11 13|16d. New York 20% cts. PRICES REALIZED Ribbed Smoked Sheet Cents138 words
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207 1940-10-31 2 IN a weekly report on the rubber ri 9 ket issued on Oct. 24, Lewis Peat (Singapore) Ltd. write S 110(1 Prices have persistently hardens during the week, but demand is chfoSJ centred on nearbys and except for 2 occasional transaction, dealings207 words
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Article337 1940-10-31 2 Stanton Nelson’ s Report Stanton Nelson and Co. Ltd in report issued on Oct. 24 write Values of futures have gained a cent during the week, and while nearby rubber has remained at much the same level, sellers thereof have been increasingly reservd. It would appear that the practice of337 words
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77 1940-10-31 2 .—Straits Times cable (From Our Own Correspondent' London. Oct. -•> MR. J. IVEN SPENS has been appointed chairman of Anglo-Orien-tal Mining Corporation Ltd. ano y tish Tin Investment Corporation li in succession to Capt. Oliver who was recently appointed.—Straits Times cable - 77 words
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1171 1940-10-31 3 Singapore, October 30, 16 a.m. MINING Buyer» Seller» rw ti® v l 4 v& 1 Austral Amal 5/- 5/6 n otral Malay 38/6 35/6 n Aver Hitam 17/- 18/1 wr Weng 0.80 0.80 n i <ngrin Tin 15/- 16/- utu Selangor 1.47 1.51 e./. Tjtrjuntai1,171 words
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Article35 1940-10-31 3 HPHE official price of tin In Singapore on Oct. 24 was $132.50 per picul of 133 l/3rd lb. on Oct. 25 $132.62V 2 on Oct. 26 $132.50: on Oct. 28 $132.87 235 words
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Article38 1940-10-31 3 —Reutei. London, Oct. 29. Tin opened very steady. The turnover was 200 tons. Later the uptrend continued. There was some dealer covering of nears, anticipating November export permits. After official hours a further 35 tons were traded— Reuter.—Reutei. - 38 words
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115 1940-10-31 3 Straits Times cable. (From Our Own Correspondent) London, Oct. 29. pERAK RIVER HYDRO-ELECTRIC POWER CO. LTD., as I cabled you yesterday, is to pay a dividend on the ordinary shares of 5 per cent, with a bonus of 1Straits Times cable. - 115 words
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Article168 1940-10-31 3 THE hopes voiced at the last meeting 1 of Beaufort Borneo Rubber Company that it would be possible to resume dividends on a small scale in the now current year have been fulfilled. A payment of 2Vi per cent, is proposed. In relation to profits, which have168 words
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Article114 1940-10-31 3 «From Our Own Correspondent) London, Oct. 28. The following are to-day 7 “bid” quotations for Fixed Trusts:— t a. British Empire “A” not available British Empire *B” not available British Empire Cumulative not available British Empire C’prehenslve not available British General “A” 14 0 British General "B” 11114 words
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Article25 1940-10-31 3 United Malacca Rubber Estates harvested 67,900 lb. of rubber in September bringing the total crop for five months of the financial year to 282.200 lb.25 words
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113 1940-10-31 3 Anglo-American co-operation Straits Times cable. (From Our Own Correspondent) London, Oct. 23. on the announcement that the United States Is to erect a tin smelter to handle about 10,000 tons of metal a year from Bolivian and Netherlands Indian ores, TheAnglo-American co-operation Straits Times cable. - 113 words
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108 1940-10-31 3 FREIGHT PASSAGE RATES RAISED 15 Per Cent As From December 1 .—Reuter. London, Oct. 20. THE Ministry of Shipping has decided to raise all homeward cargo and passenger liner rates by 15 per cent, as from Dec. 1. The rise applies to all types of cargo and affects Conference rates.—Reuter. - 108 words
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Article125 1940-10-31 3 THE following outputs of tin-ore for the month of September «aid the first half of. October are reDorted oy companies In the Burma Malay Tin group:— Month of September Hours Yardage Piculs ore Katu Tin 605 136,001 020 Renong Consol. 635 200,500 717 Ratrut Basin 421125 words
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Article78 1940-10-31 3 London, Oct. 28. IN Tin the steadiness reflects the absence of selling pressure. Aftei official hours the market was steady and a further five tons were traded. The Rubber market was dull. There was little outright business but moderate switching into the new year as today finishes trading in the78 words
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Article197 1940-10-31 3 Issued by the Malayan Sharebrokers' Association. Singapore, Oct. 2t. Book» rottJ to* Com Dan v Olvwenc Close Onto 8a ui% financial veof rw Payable OUr cr 4aU Chendertang 10% final less tax Oct. 31 15% Kuchai 25% Anal Nov. 23 Nov. 20 Nov. 24 00% Limtul197 words
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