The Straits Budget, 13 February 1941
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Title Section28 1941-02-13 1 The Straits Budget BEING THE WEEKLY ISSUE OF THE STRAITS TIMES (ESTABLISHED NEARLY A CENTURY.] o 4331. SINGAPORE, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 1941. Price 26 cts., (S.S. Currency) 7d.28 words
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Article1393 1941-02-13 1 with the preced ing week’s total the amount Voile ted for The War Fund during the pan w>e': was small. The seven day's collections amounted to $13,865. The largest single item in the week's collect was $1,379 represent.ng she pnfeeds of a variety en:e:tain- ment and1,393 words
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Article, Illustration23 1941-02-13 1 Air Chief Marshal Sir Robert Brooke-Popham, Commander-in-Chief. Far East, inspects individual training by the Straits Settlements Volunteers during embodiment.23 words
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The Straits Budget
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Article1074 1941-02-13 1 change places with us.—Straits Times. Feb. 6. Several items of “news” which h lVL> i3(»en allowed to pass the very severe Japanese censorship during hc I)a st few days will probably be welcomed by that section of opinion in Ia iaya which considers that the greatchange places with us.—Straits Times. Feb. 6. - 1,074 words
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Article778 1941-02-13 1 Straits Times, Feb. 7. When John met George on his return from a fortnight’s local leave from the Ist. to the 20th. of the month, the latter had been appointed Deputy Assistant to the Secretary to Co-ordinate Co-ordination,” and John asked what this department was to do.Straits Times, Feb. 7. - 778 words
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Article1201 1941-02-13 1 Straits Times, Feb. 8: One of the most interesting publications issued by the Department of Information, Malaya, Ls a pamphlet entitled “World Issues of Today and Tomorrow'’ by Victor Purcell, which has just been published. It is a review of current problems from a Malayan angle, andStraits Times, Feb. 8: - 1,201 words
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Article1196 1941-02-13 2 it is most needed. Straits Times, Feb. 10. In the middle of last year, when the war in Europe had taken a very serious turn and we were! tottering on the brink of defeat,! there was much agitation in this 1 country for the better organization of Malaya’sit is most needed.—Straits Times, Feb. 10. - 1,196 words
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Article1137 1941-02-13 3 Straits Times, Feb. 11. In a comment on some of the recent speeches of Mr. Matsuoka. the Japanese Foreign Minister, we pointed to the difficulty of placing a correct evaluation on the statem nts without careful consideration 01 circumstances in which they ma(ie The applicationStraits Times, Feb. 11. - 1,137 words
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Article1177 1941-02-13 3 Straits Times, Feb. 12. Franco has suddenly leapt into the limelight again. He is wandering around Europe and at his right hand is that enthusiastic Nazi. Suner. Hovering in the background are Hitler and Ribbentrop. Why Franco is on his way to meet Mussolini has not beenStraits Times, Feb. 12. - 1,177 words
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Article192 1941-02-13 4 “Celebration” At Purdy Camp THE memory of the Chief Scout of the World. Lord Baden-Powell who died at Kenya recently at the age of 88, still lives on in the heart of every scout and guide in the world. In Singapore on Feb. 22, more than 200192 words
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Article31 1941-02-13 4 tiRINCE Mahmud of Trcngganu, and his wife, formerly Miss Joyce Blencowe, have named their infant son Prince Andrew Clive. The family now live at Oxford, writes our London Correspondent.31 words
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Article175 1941-02-13 4 “Interceptors” With 1,000-Mile Radius (From Our Own Correspondent) Batavia, Feb. 7. THE citizens of Bandoeng, where the Dutch Air Force has its headquarters, are experts at distinguishing between the sounds made by different aircraft. They know at once whether a Curtiss-Hawk, a Glenn-Martin or a civilian175 words
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112 1941-02-13 4 A SIXTH gift of $364.30 for The War Fund was received from private residents in Brunei through the British Resident this week. This brings the total contributions from this source to $9,871. The following is the list of contributors to this week’s gift112 words
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Article83 1941-02-13 4 MK. A. W I>. (PETEK) BROOKE, the nenhtw of the Rajah of Sarawak, who has now returned to Sarawak has been unpointed District Officer. Lower Rejang. it is announced Mr. Brooke has also been promoted an officer of Class I hree of the Sarawak Civil83 words
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Article125 1941-02-13 4 Propaganda Films Draw Crowded Audiences <From Our Own Correspondent) Batavia, Feb. 7. ONE of the big Bandoeng notels is showing British propaganda films, and they are attracting crowded audiences. The first pictures shown were “Our great Ally’s country,” “Come on. little Adolf,” “The Task of125 words
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DOMESTIC OCCURRENCES
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Article130 1941-02-13 4 DOBBS.—At Penang on February 6th, 1941, to Ruth Denise. wife of W. R. Dobbs, a son. BOOTH.—On February 5. 1941, at the Bunesar Hospital. Kuala Lumpur, to Jean, wife of Charles Booth, a daughter. TAN —On sth February. 1941. at 10 a.m. at the Maternity Ward, General Hospital Singapore,130 words
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Article153 1941-02-13 4 CHIEW —CHAN.—The engagement is announced between Mr. Chiew Hood Tong eldest son of Mr. Mrs. Chiew Tian Swee of Klang, and Miss Chan Siew Him. eldest daughter of Mr. Mrs. Chan Hong Teck of Malacca. SNG—CHIA.—The engagement is announced of Mr. sng Han Liang (Phillip) eldest sun of Mr.153 words
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Article32 1941-02-13 4 LLEWELLYN-ARKELL.—The marriage between Hugh Gwilym Llewellyn and Dorothy Arkell, took place at Kuala Lumpur on Sat. Feb 8. ARCHDEACON—WILLS —On Feb. 7, 1941. Joanna Archdeacon to Flight-Lieut.* A. P. C. Wills.32 words
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Article432 1941-02-13 4 Leaders The War Of Nerves A Sec nci Fable i Thin: For Ycursoli G ating Going “.Ve Will F.nnh The Job” Eyes On Franco Financial Supplement— Financial and Commercial News to date, lollowing page Malayan General News— High Commissioner’s Ungenerous Comment 5 Expenditure Economy F.M.S, War Tax Bill Passed432 words
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61 1941-02-13 4 (Prom Our Own Correspondent) Penang, Feb THE death occurred yrsterday 1 General Hospital, Penang, of Baptist, wife of Mr. P. C. Baptist, n'l Government servcyor of Lower Perak Mrs. Baptist, who was 45 years old. 1 formerly head-mistress of St. Agnes61 words
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Obituary125 1941-02-13 4 w m tiau DEATHS SEOW.—At the General Hospital, on Feb. 4th., Seow Slew Jitt, aged 30. Deeply regretted. (Borneo papers please copy). PUNDIT A. THILLAINATHER.—On the 4th of February. 1941, at his residence in Vaddukoddai. East JafTna. Deeply regretted BAILEY—At Keecha, Park Road, Learnington Spa. on 3rd February, Arthur Eugene125 words
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567 1941-02-13 5 Mr. Yong Shook Lin On Chinese And War Effort (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Feb. 11. nECLARING that the Chinese community were “deterU n ,j„e(l that nothing shall be allowed to interfere with or to hinder in any way the efforts of the F.M.S. towards567 words
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Article76 1941-02-13 5 IND IANS AND L.D.C. Mr c m I K Iia Jah, a Singapore Indian, r; (J an appeal to his comapj), ,1 T n T hf Local Defence Corps, .n <iiah describes Singapore as vi in A" Ilrst line of India's defence, r>i.. r 1)0ln t that in joining che76 words
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Article466 1941-02-13 5 Mr. E. D. Shearn’s Suggestion (From Our Owr: Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Feb. 11. A SUGGESTION for the appointment of an economy officer or officers to co-ordinate or control war expenditure was made by Mr. E. D. Shearn. speaking at the Federal Council meeting to-day Mr Shearn said: It466 words
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Article137 1941-02-13 5 rE first union fellowship breakfast of the International group of the Tamil Ep-. worth League. Singapore, was held at the organization’s headquarters in Short Street yesterday morning. It was attended by 70 members, of all races and nationalities. Mrs. A. K. Isaac presided. Mrs H B137 words
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Article, Illustration26 1941-02-13 5 A route march by members of the Malay Navy attached to H.M.S. Pelandok the training depot. This picture is appearing in newspaper’ s throughout the world.26 words
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818 1941-02-13 5 Why Secretary Of State Rejected Unofficials’ Protest (From Our "tiwn Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Feb. 11. DY 20 votes to seven, the Federal Council to-day passed tho War Tax Bill, imposing income tax in the Federated Malay States. Before the bill was considered in818 words
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Article327 1941-02-13 5 ‘'From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur. Feb. 11. MOVING resolutions standing in his name to amend certain provisions of the War Tax Enactment of 1940, the Federal Secretary, Mr. Hugh Fraser, at to-day’s Federal Council meeting, asked that the matter be postponed until the next meeting327 words
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Article287 1941-02-13 6 Government Spending $41,000 On Air Raid Shelters fvlo fewer than 75 air raid shelters are being constructed IN In johore Bahru. These represent a big scheme evolved by the Director of Air Raid Precautions for the protection of the population. While the construction of these287 words
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Article190 1941-02-13 6 Woman Asks For Committal Order (From Our Own Correspondent) Ipoh, Feb. 10. AMOTION by Madame Liew Siew Yin against Lee Pak Yin and Lim Seng FV>ok for committal to prison for contempt of court for falling to comply with an order of the Judge to file190 words
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Article, Illustration25 1941-02-13 6 LORI) MOYNE, who has been appoint *d Secretary of State for the Colonies following the death of Lord Lloyd, visited Singapore in 193525 words
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Article211 1941-02-13 6 YOUNG GIRL’ S BRAVERY Walked On Glass To Save Family THE bravery of an 11-year-old Chinese girl in Kuching has been recognised by the Sarawak Government who have presented her with a silver shield suitably inscribed and a gold ring The girl showed considerable bravery during a fire which broke211 words
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Article173 1941-02-13 6 Views Of U.S. Journalist A GENERAL atmosphere ot expect- ancy exists in Bangkok as a result of the negotiations in Tckio, says Mr. Archibald T. Steele, correspondent of the Chicago Daily News, who has returned to Singapore after spending nearly a fortnight in Bangkok. Mr. Steele173 words
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Article88 1941-02-13 6 THE death occurred at the General 1 Hospital. Johore Bahru, on Monday morning, of Mr. A. Lumsden Milne, at the age ot 51. He was for many years a plontu in Muar and Senai. Johore. For the last three years he was proprietor of88 words
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Article281 1941-02-13 6 Second Of Fleet Of Seven New Ships 'riiE second of the American Pr,.. 1 dent Line’s seven streamliner luxury iiners. the President Mom- t due in Singapore very shortly This vessel which was chri>t“ii»- 1 \j Mrs Thomas G. Corcoran was l unch’ eti at Newport281 words
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Article189 1941-02-13 6 Johore Inquest (From Our Own Correspondent* Johore Bahru, Feb. 9 WHILE men were conveying bottles from a lorry to a ship at the Naval Base on Feb. 4, one ol them. James Sands. 30, lost his balance and fell from the dock side to a concrete189 words
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Article85 1941-02-13 6 <From Our Own Correspondent.) Klang. Feb. 8 ]Vf R. M. B. Hember, Executive Engine' I P.WD, Klang. is flying to Australia a holiday by Qantas plane leaving on Feb. 18, with Mrs. Hember and Hember. B Mrs. B. Barrowman, wife of Dr. Barowman, of Klang,85 words
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Advertisement72 1941-02-13 6 v c Wjfry; v r 1 A J &5» >pf ylfI ch.... Vs V<^' fit '7 i. 7f SV* -V r r c 'i)\ VO /A -o J v* p 57 cr\ i) V V& yr >> r >«- X <3e °0 r Let PEEK FREAN do your tea-time catering.72 words
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Advertisement89 1941-02-13 6 f/*i -s WANTED! The Public of Malaya to know that Messrs. ELLISON S. EZEKIEL. JO|BENRIMO EZEKIEL and MOM' REFAEL SASSOON EZEK1H popular Optometrists of many ye&i professional standing and formerly a well known local firm of Optic iai have now all arrived here after a 1° I; business and holiday89 words
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402 1941-02-13 7 Latest Addition To Malayan Chain Of Govt. Plants first to incorporate new method of treatment x|0\\ nearing completion close to a protected area in 'N Singapore, with excellent road, rail and shipping facilities, a Government rice mill will shortly come into operation. This plant,402 words
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Article115 1941-02-13 7 More Than Hospital Figures Suggest “THERE appears to be no doubt that the incidence of beri-beri is much greater than hospital admission figures suggest.” This comment is contained in the latest report of the Medical Department, S.S. and F.M.S. The incidence of malaria in Malaya as115 words
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61 1941-02-13 7 THE Johore volunteer engineers have been called up for continuous training which lasts from Feb. 16 to Apr. 9. An order announcing the calling up has just been published. Dr Oscar Douglas Skeuon, Canadian Under-Secretary for External Afiairs, was killed on Jan. 29, when his61 words
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418 1941-02-13 7 Thaipusam Celebrated In Singapore K. Lumpur THOUSANDS Of Tamil pilgrims, the rfo„ ma 0rity lrom Johore, on MonS elet ?rated Thaipusam, the only pri n 1 .°t Us Hmdu Estival which is csVricountrv° n Ucb a gran< scale in this Vi^ of the heavier influx of thk s rom J418 words
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Article, Illustration561 1941-02-13 7 Views Of Japan’s Consul-General IN these days when Japanese statesmen are uttering threats against the United States and Great Britain and some believe they may be persuaded by their German allies to disturb the peace in the Far East, a Straits Times reporter thought it would561 words
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Article240 1941-02-13 7 Details Of Scheme In The F.M.S. [REGULATIONS prescribing the terms of service for members of the Passive Defence Services in the F.M.S. have been published. Parallel regulations are being introduced into the Colony. Under the F.M.8. regulations, the High Commissioner may prescribe a scale of allowances240 words
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Article135 1941-02-13 7 Activities Of Retired Officers Restricted PENSIONS to retired officers of the Malayan Establishment are to cease if these officers become, without first Retting the permission in writing of the Governor, directors of any company the principal part of whore business is in any way directlv135 words
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Article64 1941-02-13 7 ARCHDEACON araham-White had a narrow escape from seriouz injury on Saturday evening when he was returning home from Kftong. A collision between his car and another occurred near Joo Chiat Road, and the Archdeacon’s car overturned completely. He fortunately escaped with bruises and scratches, though a64 words
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Article83 1941-02-13 7 FLIGHT-LIEUT. Peter Wills, of the R A F., was married to Mia* Joanna Archdeacon at the Singapore Registry on Friday. The bride wore a mauve linen dress, with white shoes, and carried a whl.c handbag She wore no hat. The bride’s parents were witnesses to the ceremony. Mrs.83 words
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537 1941-02-13 8 Simple Precaution A gains c Harm From Bomb Splinters A CONSPIC UOUS feature of the down-town district of Singapore to-day the protection of public buildings against blast and splinters from bombs by the method known as “bundintr This consists of the construction of a537 words
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Article138 1941-02-13 8 Offence To Retain Back Numbers P IIE importation, publication, sale, 11 rr l(;r sale, diitributi: n or repr dud n ol publication o! the Watch wer Bible and Tract Society, which have be n banned. are an offence punishable by imprisonment, states a r< m.nder to th138 words
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Article241 1941-02-13 8 Representative Of De Gaulle Here KM CHARLES BARON, former Labour Superintendent of French India, who has been appointed Gen. de Gaulle’s propaganda representative for the Free French forces in the Far East, has arrived in Singapore to take up his new post. Mr. Baron, who has been241 words
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Article, Illustration35 1941-02-13 8 Example of concrete walls, called “bunding between pillars, note bring constructed on five-foot-ways, verandahs and archways as one of the A.R.P. measures for protection of office icorkers and pedestrians taking shelter.35 words
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499 1941-02-13 8 VIVID account of how the Gordon Highlanders had fought their way through numerous leading battles including the Great War to gain themselves a name among the world’s finest fighters, were given by an officer of the Regiment last night, in a broadcast499 words
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128 1941-02-13 8 A WREATH designed as the Free French cross, and bearing the words “Homage cEs Voluntaires de la France Libre’’ was week laid at the cenotaph by 1 Frenchmen on behalf of the 40 others v.no have arrived here from various parts of nc Far128 words
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579 1941-02-13 8 THE latest additions to the creche service of Singapore, two buildings, donated by Messrs. Aw Boon Haw and Aw Boon Par were declared open by Mrs. Aw Boon Par yesterday before a large gathering. Dr. D. W. G. Paris acting Chief j Health579 words
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80 1941-02-13 8 JOHORE GOVERNMENT ESTATE MALAY SCHOOLS UNTIL the policy of providing schools in all the kampongs has *>■ n carried out, th P Johore Government <” i: make grants for the support of c a' 1 schools teaching the language. A letter to this effect has been rcc e by the80 words
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Article34 1941-02-13 8 A DECREASE in the number of tuber' cases for the week ending Feb. 1 pared with the previous week is report* the latest health return issued by Municipal Health Officer.34 words
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322 1941-02-13 9 Would Last Two Years (From Our Own Correspondent) Penang:, Feb. 3. UORF. coconut tree air raid shelters are being built in ProVI vi,uo Wellesley. These shelters accommodate 140 people'll on seals and another 70 squatting on the floor. r! shelters are partly below the r322 words
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Article92 1941-02-13 9 fiarge Gathering At Bidadari Cemetery THE death occurred on Thursday at the residence of her daughter in bea Avenue. Katong, Singapore, of Mrs. Amorancia Inchye) Mary Rangel at v; p01 "9 She leaves behind two a.iU ’hter.N iour sons and several grand aui areat -rand-childrer92 words
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121 1941-02-13 9 annual general meeting of the Con 1 Chamber of t<mple h.H 1, ld on Sun day at th e Chettiars’ for ffl 4l; olloWing offlce -bearers Chcttnr' Ir N N Muthukaruppan Me vani)i n presldent: Mr. L.A.A.N.M. secretary: Mr. S.M.AR.N. Mr s A l,n Chettiar;121 words
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70 1941-02-13 9 M ll Close, a well-known Pent:*'f ut jo 1. nt shortly before n j 1 XV o r is now lieutenant Scottish, The Gordon stationed somewhere In lay n to hear from other ;rJ l"tt(Ts ‘or/i 1 For ces in Britain, 1 -d caressed70 words
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Article176 1941-02-13 9 Chinese Who Had 23 Years’ Service MUNICIPAL employee, whose long and meritorious service earned him a prize appointment died at the General Hospital on Feb. 3. He was Mr. Tan Thean Seang wno until his death was one of the most popular chief clerks In176 words
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Article, Illustration24 1941-02-13 9 The breech of one of Singapore’s 3.7 in. anti-aircraft guns open ready to reload.—Straits Times picture. -Straits Times picture.-Straits Times picture. - 24 words
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Article116 1941-02-13 9 Malayans Among Volunteers London. Feb 8. MORE evidence of the fruits of the rapidly growing Empire air training scheme was provided to-day when a contingent of R A F. personnel from Britain who had completed the training in Canada returned with their wings.” They were accompanied116 words
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83 1941-02-13 9 (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Feb. 7. •T'HE High Commissioner lias, with the advice of the London Advisory Committee, appointed Mr. C. E. T Mann to act as Director of the Rubber Research Institute with effect from Jan.83 words
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40 1941-02-13 9 MISS F. A. Craig, an Australian Doctor of Medicine who is going to take charge of the Infant Welfare Centre at Taiping, arrived in Singapore by air on Friday to take up her new post.40 words
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1122 1941-02-13 9 (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Feb. 5. EMPHASIS on the defence of the country being of first importance was placed by Colonel R. G. Moir, Commandant. Northern Area, when he addressed the Selangor tribunal yesterday. The tribunal considered applications of Volunteers for1,122 words
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679 1941-02-13 10 Volunteers’ Intensive Course In Craft Of Modem War THE Straits Settlements Volunteer Force is now hard at work in barracks and camp, undergoing two months of serious and compulsory training. It is learning under its own instructors, instead of borrowing them from the regular forces679 words
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Article379 1941-02-13 10 Director Urges Preparedness (From Our Own Correspondent* Ipoh, Feb. 7. rE greatest interest in air raid precaution work in tin mines was shown when over 300 Chinese miners and workers attended a public meeting convened by three Chinese Associations—the Perak Mining and Planting Association, the Perak379 words
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Article22 1941-02-13 10 major and throe minor agricultural scholarships tenable at. the School of Agriculture, Berdan*;. will be olTcrod by Government this <*etr22 words
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946 1941-02-13 10 “Guilty Knowledge Not Proved” Says Magistrate ACQUITTED in the Singapore fifth court several months ago on three charges involving gaming in the New World amusement park on Mar. 5, 1940, Ong Peng Hock, managing director of Peng Hock and Shaw Ltd., lessees of the Park,946 words
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148 1941-02-13 10 Volunteers Seen Doinjr Routine Training THE Commander-in-Chief, Far East 1 Air Chief Marshal Sir Robert Brooke-Popham, last week inspected units of the S.S. Volunteer Force Force. These units went, into training only cn Saturday last, but their general bearing indicated that they had retained the148 words
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Article, Illustration354 1941-02-13 11 Supply Secretariat Is Being Established In Singapore MR H. NORTH HUNT APPOINTED DIRECTOR OF DEPARTMENT IMPLEMENTING the recommendations of the Delhi 1 Conference, which have been accepted by the various •idniinistrations here, Malaya has established a Department i,i Supply with offices in Singapore. The main objects354 words
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Article216 1941-02-13 11 Government Official’s Discovery In Java Tmm Our Own Correspondent) A Mr Batavia, Feb. 5. new variety of fish has been moo 0Und in Java, called the “ikan inneajair tn T f 1 s new variety may possibly prove 0 a.s important to Java as the216 words
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Article24 1941-02-13 11 A, H Peterson, principal, i:in e.se School, Klang. and Mrs. Klnn? Methodist Girls’ School, lortl y Roing on leave to America.24 words
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Article108 1941-02-13 11 SIR SHENTON THOMAS, the Governor and High Commissioner, has sent the following cable to the Colonial Office touching the death of Lord Lloyd. Secretary of State for the Colonies: “On behalf of the members of the fighting Services and of the people of Malaya I108 words
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Article257 1941-02-13 11 Interest Free Loans To Exchequer FURTHER details are announced concerning the facilities provided by the Straits Settlements Government for those who wish to make interestfree loans to the Imperial Government for war purposes Any person in Malaya (not only in the Straits Settlements) who wishes to257 words
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Article31 1941-02-13 11 THE Malay Mail understands that Mr Marcus Rex British Resident, Perak will be retiring in May, and that Mr. Hugh Fraser, at present Federal Secretary, will succeed him.31 words
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Article267 1941-02-13 11 Body Found In A Disused Well (From Our Own Correspondent) Muar, Feb. 6. A VERDICT of death by misadventure, that the cause of death was asphyxia due to drowning, and that no one was to blame for the death was returned by Inche Abdullah binAhmad, in267 words
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Article109 1941-02-13 11 Mr. Alma Baker’s Latest Gift To R.A.F. (From Our Own Correspondent) Ipoh, Feb. 4. ris understood that Mr. Charles Alma Baker, the well-known Perak miner and planter, has, in addition to his previous gifts to help the war effort, now sent £10,000 for the purchase109 words
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Article53 1941-02-13 11 MR. D. WILLS, M.C S„ who has been Assistant Adviser. Batu Pahat. has come to Singapore as Ist Assistant Secretary in the Colonial Seeretariat in place of Mr M. V. del Tufo, M.C.S., who has assumed the office o' Secretary General of the newly formed Department53 words
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Article313 1941-02-13 11 Needs Of St. John Red Cross Funds OUBSTANTIAL allocations have been made to the Duke of Gloucester's Red Cross and St. John Fund from the Malaya Patriotic Fund. The need for increased contributions to that fund is stressed in a special appeal made by the Duke313 words
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Article97 1941-02-13 11 A POSSIBLE shortage of rice in Johore in case of an emergency will be averted as the Government have approved a scheme by the Food Controller for the storing of padi in the various districts of the State. The system of purchasing rice by means of registration97 words
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Article99 1941-02-13 11 PLANS for modem garages and syces’ quarters at the Cathay flits have now been submitted to the Municipality for approval Both garages and quarters are designed tn modern lines, with ample turning places for cars. The site lies between Wilkie Road and Upper Wilkie Road,99 words
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Article111 1941-02-13 11 (From Our Own Correspondent) Taiplng, Feb. 3. THE first A R P. lecture in Taiplng wai» neld at the THiptng Town Hall, the being Mr. A. E. Wootten. There was an I attendance of about 130 volunt/ers. A map of the yarlous Rectors in Taiplng town and111 words
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771 1941-02-13 12 Mr. Yoshizawa Interviewed About The “New Order” (From Our Own Correspondent) Hatavia, Feb. 5. JAPAN, like every other great nation, has aspirations—no J Japanese can deny that but I want to deny that it is Japan's intension to enforce the new order on the Netherlands771 words
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Article82 1941-02-13 12 Japan’ s Seven-Point Demand ACCORDING to the Manila Bulletin, the chief Japanese requests to the Indies include these points First, permission for free exploration in the outer islands of the N. 1.; Second, the right to establish a regular air line to the islands; Third, mining and fishing concessions; Fourth,82 words
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74 1941-02-13 12 AT a recent meeting of the Johore Planters’ Association, the chairman pointed out that th e rubber planting industry had not been included as an essential service under the Emergency Regulations. He further stated that this matter was being discussed at the next meeting74 words
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Article284 1941-02-13 12 (From Our Own Correspondent t Penang, Feb. 6. CONSIDERABLE damage was done to the extension of the E. and O. Hotel when a water spout, moving from the north channel Just before dusk yesterday, hit the extension. The damage is estimated to run into thousands oi284 words
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Article, Illustration51 1941-02-13 12 In con' memoration of the 122nd anniversary of the founding of Singapore on Feb. 6. the vresident of the Straits Setthments Association, Mr. Tag Lian Teck, and the hon. secretary, Mr. B. Lowick, placed a ureath at the foot of the statue of Sir Stamford Raffles in Empress51 words
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401 1941-02-13 12 PERTAIN deficiencies in the Colony’s penal code, brought to light during inquiries connected with the Loveday court martial, are to be remedied by amendments to the ordinance. These amendments define criminal conspiracy, and prescribe punishment for the offence which is at present not covered401 words
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Article334 1941-02-13 12 How Nazi Officers Were Bombed (From Our Own Correspondent Batavia, Feb :> CECRET radio transmitters 'j n the Netherlands are keopj,,., Great Britain informed r everything that is going on there a Hollander recently returned W, Batavia from his occupied coiiUrv declared. Hollanders are not afraid334 words
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Article147 1941-02-13 12 Local Governments Are Helping Malays OWING to conditions arising from the war, some 1,500 Malays in Mecca and Jeddah have unfortunately been unable to maintain themselves. Ihe Malayan Governments have rendered them assistance. This relief is being given through the agency of His Majesty’s Minister147 words
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91 1941-02-13 12 "iT an hour when we await the full cr slaught of the German air force" sa}' 3 Lord Bcaverbrook, Minister for Aircraft P’ f Auction, in a telegram to the Governor > North Borneo, “the generous hearted peoo<(* of North Borneo fortify our squadrons an91 words
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Article35 1941-02-13 12 MR. J. P. EDWARDS, Conservator Forests. Johore, has been appoi’-' ed hon. secretary of the Johore Cl Service Club in succession to Mr. T Carey who has gone on transfer Batu Pahat.35 words
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363 1941-02-13 13 Driving Licence Suspended For Five Years (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Feb. 6. /i NICHOLS, of Sungei Luas Tin Dredging Co., Ltd., I Kampar, was sentenced to-day to one month’s simple im-iii'i.-oi'iinent by Mr. G. L. Howe, the First Magistrate, when t ,.leaded guilty to363 words
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Article186 1941-02-13 13 Requests For Exemption From Embodiment rom Our Own Correspondent) rrm-n Ipoh, Feb. 6. I applicants were successful in btaining certificates of exemption om t] 11 Perak Tribunal yesterday, over by Mr. Justice Murrayc J r F. K. Wilson and Mr. J. Ferguson. A B Liew applied for186 words
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Article59 1941-02-13 13 understands that as a result of t'/ 11 arrived at the last meeting of 1 a cost of living allowance of ii and 4 cents for women per 1 u: given to Indian labour em, rubber estates. The employ1 > Pay a further 5 cents and ain cases.59 words
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Article153 1941-02-13 13 Malaya Included In New Scheme war risk commodity insurance is likely in Malaya. Schemes similar to those provided :or under the War Risks Insurance Act which imposes compulsory Insurance of stocks against damage by enemy action are under consideration in relation to those parts of the Colonial153 words
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Article79 1941-02-13 13 THE sudden death of Captain D. M. Hood, 1 master of th e S.S. Hong Kheng, yesterday in Rangoon is announced. He was 62. He was well known in Far East shipping circles, having served with the Ho Hong Steamship Company, running between79 words
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77 1941-02-13 13 For its annual treat for the poor of Malaca the Malacca Rotary Club distributed hampers of rice and groceries to 66 needy families, including 109 adults and 217 children, of all races. This group photograph was taken before the distribution. Left to right: Rn.Tan Eng Chye, Rn. Ngim Wee Chiow,77 words
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Article470 1941-02-13 13 Court Convicts Collectors Of Large Organization THE sequel to what was described by Mr. P. J. Shannon, Assistant Superintendent of Police as the biggest and most successful police raid of its kind for many years,” took place in the Singapore third court on Thursday,470 words
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391 1941-02-13 13 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Batavia, Feb. 6. MEGOTIATIONS for the lifting ol Malaya’s restrictions on the importation of goods from the Netherlands Indies have been resumed by the Dutch Government in London. Although in Australia, British India and Burma similar restrictions have been abolished,391 words
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Article186 1941-02-13 13 Central News. Gen. Wu Teh-chen Returns To Hong Kong Hong Kong, Feb. 0. GENERAL Wu Teh-chen, Minister for Overseas Affairs, returned to Hong Kong on Tuesday I'rc m Burma after his goodwill t jur of the South Seas countries. Interviewed, Gen. Wu stated: "During my tourCentral News. - 186 words
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Article, Illustration1034 1941-02-13 14 Singapore Doctor’s Views On Social Evil Problem CONSIDERS LICENSED HOUSES WILL BE FARCE IN MALAYA V TNDER conditions in Malaya generally and in Singapore in particular, licensed houses will always be a farce, notification will not work owing to the social stigma and the ignorance and1,034 words
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Article, Illustration255 1941-02-13 14 Estate Labourers To Be Allowed To Subscribe IN view of requests by their labour forces to be allowed to contribute to the country’s war efforts, estates in South Johore are selling to their labourers fighter badges at 25 cents each. It is hoped that255 words
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77 1941-02-13 14 A SUBSIDY of $29,000 is being paid to Wearne’s Air Services, Ltd., by the Straits Settlements Government, for 1940 the same amount as in 1939. It is understood that the P.M.S. Government is also continuing its subsidy of $13,000. The loss of a plane in77 words
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Article470 1941-02-13 14 Tin And Rubber Now Included yyHAT are Malaya’s essential services? A definition is p r vided in the latest issue «,r Johore Government Gazette which defines essential services in accordance with a ruling which evidentlv is intended to cover the whole Malaya. The State Secretary declares n470 words
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142 1941-02-13 14 EXEMPTIONS from continuous trainiiu were granted by the Appellate Tribunal, consisting of Mr. Justice Gordon Snutn and Major R. L. Nunn, to Mr. Harold John Stacey and Mr. Wee Swee Beng at a hearing in the Supreme Court Mr. Stacey stated that he was carrying on142 words
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69 1941-02-13 14 A DECREE of Judicial separation made in the High Court on Thursday by the Chief Justice, Sir P* rc> McElwaine, the parties being Elia air Wilhelmina Johanna Jalbaud and n p! husband Marius Jalbaud. The parties were married *.n pore in March, 1931. In69 words
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Article345 1941-02-13 15 Japanese Who Made Sketch Of Entrance To Harbour YOUNG Japanese, Soji Saito, who had been caught h hi the act of sketching the entrance to Singapore h-irhoiir from a life-boat of a Japanese ship was sentenced n ine m tilths’ rigorous imprisonment345 words
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106 1941-02-13 15 From Our Own Correspondent.) Penang, Feb. 7. DART of the Penang office of the 1 K P M. was badly burnt by a fire which broke out early this morning Among articles damaged were the 1939 correspondence and furniture in the office. The106 words
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90 1941-02-13 15 Savings Certificates In Malaya the. are now bringing in money for ypfmnnr l at rate of more than w'io.uoo a month. latos total is $3,173,580, which t til n adva nco of $834,610 over the ***** of a mon*h ago. k rise in the90 words
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Article159 1941-02-13 15 Court Sentence On Gunner Gardner SENTENCE of five years’ penal servitude and dismissal from the service with ignominy has been passed on Gunner Frank Gardner, of the Royal Artillery, as a result of the findings of the Court Martial recently. Gardner was concerned in the Shinozaki official159 words
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Article, Illustration37 1941-02-13 15 A photograph from the exhibition now being held at Raffles Hotel in aid of the Home Guard. It is taken from Mrs. C. Tyrwhitt’ s collection on the carvings and ruins of the ancient city of Angkor.37 words
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Article201 1941-02-13 15 THE death is reported from Hong Kong of Mr. A. D. Brankston. of the British Ministry of Information, after a long Illness. Mr. Brankston was 30. and was appointed to the Ministry of Information in London in the Far Eastern Section, where his knowledge201 words
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Article205 1941-02-13 15 Photographs Of Far East Subjects Photographs m the exhibition at Raffles Hotel in the Amber Room, cover the East very comprehensively. They have been taken in Burma, Cambodia, India, Java and Malaya. The three exhibitors Mrs. D. M. N. Davidson, Mrs. C. Tyrwhitt and Mr. J.205 words
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129 1941-02-13 15 EGYPTIAN agriculture may benefit Immensely from a tour of the United States made by three of her Government officers who passed through Singapore on their way back to Cairo. The three officials, connected with the Ministry of Education in Cairo, were Dr. Abdulla129 words
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286 1941-02-13 15 AMENDMENTS to the War Taxation Enactment in the F.M.S., which passed its first reading in the Federal Council on Thursday, are sought by the ChettiarL' Chamber of Commerce in a memorandum which has been submitted to the Legal Adviser, F.M.S. The memu'andum286 words
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Article362 1941-02-13 15 C.-in-C. Send Messages gIR Shenton Thomas, Air Chief Marshal Sir Robert BrookePopham and Vice-Admiral Sir Geoffrey Layton have sent messages to The Eastern Graphic, the new fortnightly magazine published on Feb. 5 at 20 cts., by the Straits Times Press. Sir Shenton Thomas writes: “The publishers and362 words
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Article127 1941-02-13 15 THE efforts which are being made by Johore estates to grow their own foodstuffs are reflected in figures just released by the Johore Planters’ Association. The figures have been collected from 144 out of 200 members to whom questionnaires were sent. Replies to the questionnaires show127 words
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93 1941-02-13 15 (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Feb. 5. THE death is reported of Mr. H. F. Stil- well, of St. Leonard's Estate, Port Dickson. as a result, of a flying accident near Kuala Lumpur yesterday. Mr. Stilwell was a member of the Kuala Lumpur Flying93 words
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1709 1941-02-13 16 New Uses For Rubber Being Developed In America PROMISING PROGRESS MADE IN TREATMENT OF FABRICS By Our Planting Correspondent IN §»i« ss mi *li»\ ill'lr ihi'i loii nlilu’i mill I In' mnn\ u u"i it 11» 11«I mi I** mi' 1 i > ii1,709 words
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Article1501 1941-02-13 17 Kir. Hyman Weisberg Suggests f Appointment Of Committee Im CONSIDER REPORTS ON WAY I LEGISLATION WORKS OUT ■ANOMALIES or inequalities such as are said to be |-Ucontained in the War Tax Bill “are inherent from |he nature and purpose of the legislation,” said Mr. l! Weisberg,1,501 words
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Article269 1941-02-13 17 (From Our Own Correspondent) Ipoh, Feb. 3. WITH the appointment of Mr A. Bean, Senior Inspector of Mines, Perak, as director of A.R.P. work in the mines in the State definite progress has been made in the better organization of essential service in mining areas in269 words
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76 1941-02-13 17 IT is reported that the Royal Netherlands Indies Air Force has obtained deliveries of Brewster fighters, states the Aviation correspondent ot the Sydney Morning Herald. A number of these were recently delivered to Britain, and photographs of them nave up peared in British aircraft trade76 words
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265 1941-02-13 17 IT has been suggested in certain quarters that the passing of the War Tax Bill would be ultra vires, said Mr. E. A. de Buriatte in the Legislative Council He considered that even if the whole of the money to be raised by265 words
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Article686 1941-02-13 17 “Assurance Clear” Says Mr. da Silva r J'HL subject matter of this Bill has received very thorough investigation and indeed not a little castigation in another forum—much in the fifth column and adjoining it in sentiment though there is nothing sinister in this co-incidence. “Much of the686 words
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Article137 1941-02-13 17 THE use of the broadcasting facilities for making known the man-power requirements of the various branches of the passive defence services “will certainly be contemplated by Government.” said Mr. S. W. Jones, the Colonial Secretary, speaking on the adjournment at yesterday’s meeting of the Legislative137 words
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380 1941-02-13 18 Reuter. Attitude To United States, India Netherlands Indies Outlined Tokio, Feb. 4. THE Japanese Government is considering measures to prevent foreign assistance being given to the regime of Gen. Chiang Kai-shek, Ihe Chinese generalissimo. This statement, was made by the Foreign Minister,Reuter. - 380 words
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Article115 1941-02-13 18 .—Router. 3,000 More Still In German Camps London, Feb. 3. A BOUT 700 Polish priests have been shot in the Nazi concentration camns at Oranienburg, Dachau. (Oswiocim) and Buchwald, according to news in Polish circles in London by way of Rome. There are estimated to.—Router. - 115 words
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Article175 1941-02-13 18 —Reuter. Italians' Defeat Now In Sight I London, Feb. 3. enemy attempts to counterattack have definitely failed, stated the Athens radio last night. The announcer added that the Greek forces have steadily advanced and have taken up new lines and positions according to plan. It’—Reuter. - 175 words
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399 1941-02-13 18 —Reuter. Washington, Feb. 3. HHHE “Lease and Lend” Bill would A “vest in one man the decision of peace or war in this country,” said Senator Philip La Follette before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee to-day. Senator La Follette—Reuter. - 399 words
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50 1941-02-13 18 Router. Moscow, Fob. A STEP towards settlement ot the long-standing Husso-.Japt nese dispute has been taken by the appointment of a joint Soviet-Japanese commission, consisting of ten members, to tiate a long-term fisheries convention. Conversations are expected to begin in Moscow shortly-Router. - 50 words
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410 1941-02-13 18 Non-Recognition Of Netherlands Government In London Implied London, Feb. I. JAPAN will ignore the representations by the Netherlands Minister regarding the new order in East Asia, according to the vernacular newspapers in Tokio, Reuter reports The Netherlands Minister in Tokio. Gen. Pabst, on Saturday delivered410 words
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Article80 1941-02-13 18 ,—Reuter. Malta, Feb. 5. “IF Malta becomes a scene of active operations, I am perfectly confident that all intruders, whether German, Italian or anyone else, will be decisively and rapidly dealt with," said LieutGen. VV. G. S. Dobbie, acting Governor and Commander-in-Chief, broadcasting to the people,—Reuter. - 80 words
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Article39 1941-02-13 18 -Reuter. London, Feb. 5. THE sinking of two trawlers, Relonzo (245 tons) and Luda Lady (234 tons) is announced in an Admiralty communique, which adds that there was no loss of life in the Luda Lady.—Reuter.-Reuter. - 39 words
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Article72 1941-02-13 18 —Router. London, F< 1 AFTER all his brother officers ha<! killed or wounded, Capt. J. C. W of the Welsh Guards held remnan' company for 36 hours in the streets logne last May despite intense en<m until he too was wounded. He la' captured—Router. - 72 words
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219 1941-02-13 19 Reuter. /Plans For March On Suez Foiled: I Pressing Spain To Enter War Stockholm, Feb. 5. rTHKKK is no doubt that fluctuations have occurred in the |1 Cor in an schemes, writes the military correspondent of the I Dairen* Nyheter. ItReuter. - 219 words
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78 1941-02-13 19 -Rfutet Basle, Feb. 5. MARTIN NIEMOELLER, German Protestant who became famous for resisting the Nazi conception of the state in relation Ugion and who is now in a concentrat has become a Roman Catholic, accoruii.i: u. the Berlin correspondent of the it N i i richten.-Rfutet - 78 words
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905 1941-02-13 19 ’—Reuter." London, Feb. 3. RECEN'I American estimates puttin the Luftwaffe’s strength at ***** front line” machines and Ratine Micro are 70,000 military ircra:t in Germany of which about la;1 aiv flshter types, are subjected I? analysis by The Sunday’—Reuter." - 905 words
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Article37 1941-02-13 19 -Reuter. London, Feb. 4. flJUSSOLINI has decreed the whole of southern Italy as a war zone and placed it under martial law, according to Greek Press reports quoted by the Athens radio.—Reuter.-Reuter. - 37 words
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43 1941-02-13 19 -Reuter. London, Feb. 5. ON recommendation of Gen. Sir Archibald Wavell, Acting Brigadier A. R. Chater, Royal Marines, has been appointed Companion of the Order of Bath in recognition of his distinguished services in defending British Somaliland—Reuter.-Reuter. - 43 words
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61 1941-02-13 19 —Reuter. London, Feb. 5. “YESTETRDAY’S bag" of four German air--1 craft brings the total number of enemy planes shot down in raids on Britain since the beginning of this year to 30. Only one Britisn plane has been lost. Five German machines—Reuter. - 61 words
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123 1941-02-13 19 Tokio, Feb. i. J 1 is self-evident that Japan will go forward with her fixed policy whatever attitude the Netherlands Indies may take toward Japan’s request for co-operation in the establishment of a sphere of common prosperity throughout Greater East Asia,” states123 words
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Article60 1941-02-13 19 —Reuter. London, Feb. 4. TWO Italian transport ships were sunk on Sunday by an unidentified submarine near the Yugoslav island of Vis in the central Adriatic, according to reports from the Albanian frontier. One transport was definitely identified as the Vittorio Veneto, about 5,000 tons. The.—Reuter. - 60 words
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158 1941-02-13 19 —Reuter. London, Feb. 6. QERMAN preparations, both diplomatic and military, to invade Bulgaria continue at an ever-accelerating pace, says the diplomatic correspondent of the News Chronicle. Signs are not wanting that an invasion may occur at any time. There is no reason to—Reuter. - 158 words
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101 1941-02-13 19 -Reuter Dublin, Feb. 7. THE Government of Eire is arrang1 ing for a voluntary evacuation of children from Dub’in city and Kingstown borough in the event of a situation arising which would render such a course advisable. The scheme covers families whose income does not-Reuter - 101 words
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81 1941-02-13 19 Reutei New York, Feb 3 THE Netherlands Government has suspended payment of interest and redemption on its outstanding debt in order to prevent the funds passing into German hands. In a statement announcing the suspension, the Netherlands Legation here says “The Government willReutei - 81 words
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Article44 1941-02-13 19 C airo, Feb. 0. AIIK/WY air attack on the Maritza aerodrome in Rhodes, chief island of the Italian Dodecanese, marked the extension of R.A.F. Middle Fast Command activity on Tuesday night. The aerodrome was bombed and machine-gunned and fires started.44 words
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741 1941-02-13 20 Italians Demoralized By British 150-Mile Advance In One Week London, Feb. 7. WITH another lightning leap forward in their recordbreaking advance across North Africa, the British and Imperial forces yesterday entered Benghazi, last Ita,ian stronghold in eastern Libya, alter a swift and sudden battle741 words
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Article86 1941-02-13 20 —Reuter. Melbourne, Feb. 7. A MAGNIFICENT effort; our forces must have had a motor race; it is extraordinary how the Italians were cleared out.” This comment was made to-day by Major-Gen. Sturdee, Commander-in-chief of the Aus.ralian Imperial forces, when he was told of the”—Reuter. - 86 words
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Article61 1941-02-13 20 —Reutetr. London, Feb. 5. A CORRESPONDENT of a Swiss newspaper who has just returned from N*ce r< ports that conditions on the coast are worse than can be imagined. There is a lack of every necessity and people have continually to stand in queues and it—Reutetr. - 61 words
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Article131 1941-02-13 20 —Reuter. Australia’s Eves On Far East Melbourne, Feb. 6. “yHERE is no doubt of the seriousness of the international situation as it affects Australia,” declared the acting Prime Minister, Mr. A. W. Fadden, and the Labour leader, Mr. J. Curtin, in a joint statement after a—Reuter. - 131 words
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380 1941-02-13 20 Rritish Wireless. London, Feb. 7. THE vote of credit which the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Sir Kingsley Wood, secured in the House of Commons yesterday brings Parliament’s authorization for this year to f he biggest expenditure in British history. says The Times to-day.Rritish Wireless. - 380 words
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77 1941-02-13 20 —Reuter. Vichy, Feb. 7. GEN. Weygand, Vichy delegate-general to North Africa, h as formally denied the report that France would permit er many to use the base of Bizerta. Speaking over the Algiers radio in the name of the—Reuter. - 77 words
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133 1941-02-13 20 —Reuter. London Agrees To Washington Plan To Aid Chungking Washington, Feb. POL. Frank Knox, United States Navy Secretary, stated to-day that the Navy has offered to give Greece free 30 Grumman fighter planes. Col. Knox also revealed that arrangements—Reuter. - 133 words
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Article243 1941-02-13 20 —Reuter Claim Made Against French Government New’ York, Feb. 6. THE exiled Belgian Government is attempting to obtain possession of about $260,000,000 in gold which was sent to France for safe-keeping during the Nazi invasion of Belgium. This fact was disclosed yesterdav by M.—Reuter - 243 words
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Article45 1941-02-13 20 -Reuter. London, Feb SAN FRANCISCO has undertake lease to the United Spates Department Treasure Island in Francisco Bay. It is to be converted into a pow« air and naval base. The agre would operate for the duration o war.—Reuter.-Reuter. - 45 words
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381 1941-02-13 21 —Reuter great explosions seen FROM BRITISH COAST London, Feb. 8. QIMHLTANEOUSLY With the great British offensives in ■J Africa which threaten to bring about the collapse of the Italian Empire, the R.A.F. is continuing to pound away at (Ih> German invasion bases thereby considerably handicappi,,,.—Reuter - 381 words
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Article135 1941-02-13 21 —Reuter. London, Feb. 7. FINANCIAL transactions involving n irly A! 90.000.000 between the tn ‘ed Kingdom Government and the n Government were announced jV 1 British Treasury to-day. 11 iCj rs f >f five Indian Government 11 sell them to the British i ,ir at the.—Reuter. - 135 words
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53 1941-02-13 21 —Reuter. A MOTir.v f Capetown, Feb. 8. i0 t’ no confidence in the t of South Africa movM M m use of Assembly by Dr. 1- rj i opposition leader, was deAn Y )tos 59 to-day. foment expressing condomestic and war :<■, v i—Reuter. - 53 words
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Article218 1941-02-13 21 ’—Reuter. Nazi Soldiers Fear Invasion Order London, Feb. 7. German attempt to invade Britain is “doomed to failure’* and Gen. Sir Archibald Wavell’s lightning victories in Libya “are decidedly checking Hitler’s plans in the Mediterranean and North Africa.” These were the two main points made’—Reuter. - 218 words
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Article196 1941-02-13 21 Reuter. Total Increased By New Victory London, Feb. 7. A T the moment nothing is known of the number of prisoners taken at Benghazi but it ij thought the total ol more than 100,000 lor the entire Libyan campaign up *o date may be Increased. It isReuter. - 196 words
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108 1941-02-13 21 Cairo, Feb. 4. THE British forces in Eritrea are pursuing the Italians, even along muletracks running south-east of Barentu, and relentlessly harrying their rear, writes Reuters correspondent. In the northern sector, along the only railway, British troops in lorries, preceded by light armoured units,108 words
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123 1941-02-13 21 —Reuter. Shanghai, Feb. 8. yHF Japanese forces m the Piyang, Tang River an 1 Pai River regions of southern lonan are being completely encircled, according to Chinese Press roporis. Six Chinese division* are now Engaged in operations against the—Reuter. - 123 words
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241 1941-02-13 21 Reuter. Italian Loss In War Material At Benghazi Believed To Be Heavy Cairo, Feb. 8. WITH the British conquest of the whole of Cyrenaica apart from a few isolated posts south of Benghazi, the Italian naval and air base which fell toReuter. - 241 words
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Article181 1941-02-13 21 —Reuter. 8,000 Are Already In The Scr\ ices London, Feb. 6. r PHOUSANDS of Americans have come here in Canadian uniform.” declared Mr. Robert Hutchison, president of the American Eagle Club, speaking at an American Chamber of Commerce luncheon in London to-day. He thought there were—Reuter. - 181 words
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1314 1941-02-13 22 —Reuter. But Heavier Massed Air Attacks Expected (By Our Own Correspondent) London, Feb. 7. DERHAPS the most dangerous opinion, which is certainly gaining ground, is that Hitler’s attempt to invade Great Britain will be indefinitely postponed unless the Vichy Government hands over what—Reuter. - 1,314 words
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Article40 1941-02-13 22 —Reuter. London, Feb. 9. UNDFK an order issued by the Turkish War Council, all civil defence measures against air raids in Turkey must be completed by the end of February, states the Ankara radio. —Reuter.—Reuter. - 40 words
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Article197 1941-02-13 22 —Reuter. Japanese C.-in-C, In Plane Wreck Chungking, Feb. 9. JMPORTANT documents revealing that Adm. Baron Osumi. for mer Japanese Navy Minister and member of the Supreme War Council accompanied by his staff, was proceeding to Hainan Island to assume the post of Commander-in-Chief of the joint fleet—Reuter. - 197 words
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Article69 1941-02-13 22 —Reuter. Baghdad. Feb. 9. IRAQ’S best policy is to keep out oi the war. said the new fraq Prime Minister. General Taha el Hasimi Pasha, addressing Parliament to-day. He added “Our ally Great Britain has not submitted any demands uhich would involve us in a—Reuter. - 69 words
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302 1941-02-13 22 numan endurance was r. —Reuter and British Wire! “Tiger Is Collecting Himself For Murderous, Desperate Spring London, Feb. 9. THE view that Hitler’s position is so difficult that he is bound to make an invasion bid sooner or later was expressed by Mr.numan endurance was r.—Reuter and British Wire! - 302 words
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2781 1941-02-13 23 ’’—Reuter. Churchill On Allies’ Ascendancy WARNING OF ONSLAUGHT ON BRITAIN AND S.-E. EUROPE London, Feb. 10. “U K stood our ground and faced two dictators in the hour of what seemed their overwhelming triumph, and we have shown ourselves capable so far of’’—Reuter. - 2,781 words
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116 1941-02-13 23 -Reuter. London, Feb. 10. COMMENTING on the “shattering British naval bombardment'' of Genoa yesterday, Mr. Churchill in his broadcast speech said, “From this Italian naval base a German expedition might soon have sailed to attack Gen. Weygand in Algeria or Tunisia. “It 1 a right-Reuter. - 116 words
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480 1941-02-13 24 Reuter. H.M.S. MALAYA TAKES PART IN SHELLING OF VITAL BASE London, Feb. 10. THE Royal Navy unleashed at dawn yesterday the wars 1 most tremendous naval bombardment of a port when heavy and light units of the Mediterranean Fleet sent over 300 tons of shellsReuter. - 480 words
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81 1941-02-13 24 Reuter. Chungking, Fob. 10. HTIIF Chinese Government is making n.'Mi' to rgaihz» and train 150,000 labourers in Chungking, of whom 70 000 will shortly begin timing under the Ministry of Social Affairs. They will be grouped under cultural, municipal and communications classes and will beReuter. - 81 words
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Article129 1941-02-13 24 —Reuter. London, Feb. 10. TIIK Vatican radio has been jammed for several weeks. This was the explanation given by the announcer for the slowness and constant repetition of a message given out yesterday. “YVe beg our listeners," said the announcer, “to excuse us for speaking so slowly’—Reuter. - 129 words
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129 1941-02-13 24 —Reuter. New York, Feb. 9 “IN my judgment, if we give all aid to Britain we are likely to stay out of the war, while if we do not give all aid we .shall probably become involved in the—Reuter. - 129 words
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347 1941-02-13 24 —Reuter. Enemy’s Counter-Attacks Fail At Klisura Mountain Pass London, Feb. 9. THE Greeks have inflicted great losses on Mussolini’s Blackshirt troops in the m :st disastrous of all counterattacks yet delivered by the Italians in Albania, acc >rding to the Athens radio last—Reuter. - 347 words
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Article193 1941-02-13 24 -Rout'-r Breach In Agreement Is Revealed Stockholm Feb. 10 rvANISH torpedo-boats have been flying the German flag and have been manned by Germans since Wednesday, states the Stockholm newspaper Dagens Nyheter This follows reports circulating here during the past week that the Germans had taken over-Rout'-r - 193 words
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378 1941-02-13 25 jltiTISH CHEERED ON ENTRY INTO FALLEN TOWN London, Feb. 11. pHK British and Imperial forces captured more 1 than 15,000 prisoners at Benghazi, which sur•endered without firing a shot after a errific 30-hour battle wlien advanced British necltanized forces cut off the entire remaining378 words
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Article62 1941-02-13 25 -Reuter. »r.rr r Manila, Feb. 11. I r row ing tension between the in n Elites end Japan has been n th eyes of many Filipibv rl n 1 2 e release of official figures 'hru- Emigration Commission, nnmh. 8 tlat durin 8 the last six cemn'17-Reuter. - 62 words
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102 1941-02-13 25 Reuter. Mn Washington. Feb. 10. K. orden H uH, secretary of tn.,1'. e at b *s press conference rh,,-;.. made reference to Mr wp uiii s p lf a ;u Give us tools and SHiH hi ,m,sh the job.” Mr. Hull uririn, j ,nd othersReuter. - 102 words
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Article151 1941-02-13 25 -Reuter. Cairo, Feb. 10. I IEIJT.-GEN. Sir Henry Maitland Wilson has taken over command of Cyrenaica as Military Governor Commanding-in-Chief, it is announced. A political branch has been set up at G.H.O.. here to deal with all questions affecting occupied enemy territory and its administration. Lieut.-Gcn.-Reuter. - 151 words
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Article112 1941-02-13 25 Reuter. Minister's Call For Hig Planting Effort London, Feb. 10. “CIX months or a year from now, with luck, we may be talking about the date of victory. But this afternoon there is no room for '•omplacency Mr R. S Hudson. Minister for Agriculture. used these worlsReuter. - 112 words
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Article23 1941-02-13 25 Malta, Feb. 11. MALTA has had 300 air raids sinr.e T taly’s entry into the war eight months ago.23 words
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418 1941-02-13 25 —British Wireless. Great Britain Prepared For Any Eventuality In Far East ENDORSEMENT by the Prime Minister, Mr. b Winston Churchill, in his broadcast address of the warning uttered by Sir John Dill, Chief of the Imperial General Staff, that the strategic,—British Wireless. - 418 words
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Article252 1941-02-13 25 Reuter. If Germans Use Poison Gas London, Feb. 11. j>LANS for the defence of Britain against invasion take full account of the possible use of gas by the German army and air force, and steps will be taken to counteract a force which would come chiefly fromReuter. - 252 words
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Article92 1941-02-13 25 Reuter. Advice Of The American Ambassador Tokio, Feb. 11. BISHOP Charles Reifsnider, head )f the American Foisconal mission aries, yesterday aiternoon called a soec'al meeting of all under his charge to urge a speedy w thdrawal from Tanan. The Bishop on Saturday called on theReuter. - 92 words
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176 1941-02-13 25 —British Wireless. —Reuter London. Feb. 10 THE speech of the Prime Minister, Mr. Winston Cliurchlll. revealed that “all necessary repairs were made to the aircraftcarrier Illustrious in Malta harbour and she steamed sufely off to Alexandria under her own power af 23 knots." 1—British Wireless.; —Reuter - 176 words
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1049 1941-02-13 26 Negri Sembilan Well Beaten In Return Match (From Our Own Correspondent) Sercmban, Feb. 9. CINGAPORF- trounced Nesii Sembilan six-nil in a return of hockey played on the padang this afternoon. Negri’s defence was in confusion in the first lif.een minutes of the game when Singapore1,049 words
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Article93 1941-02-13 26 TIIF following is the South team to meet the North at hockey at Kuala l.iimpur on Feb. 22. It Manuel (Negri); R. 11. Barth (Singapore), I*. F. de Souza (Singapore): L Nk Bhupalan (Singapore), Sgt. Cronin (Singapore). Cant. Morris (Negri) Capt; llav. Manikam (Singapore). Sheik Must a93 words
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Article36 1941-02-13 26 HTflE Royal Singapore Gilf Club’s mixed foursomes competition played at Bukit Timah on Sunday resulted m w n f'T Mrs. J Stone and J McGullln with a net «rore of 35*36 words
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Article846 1941-02-13 26 Thrilling Game In R.A.F. Rugby Final j Tengali 3; Headquarters 0. SCORING three points during the first five-minute period of extra time, after 60 minutes of desperate keen rugger, Tengah beat Headquarters by three points to nil in the final of the R.A.F, inter-units Rugby competition at846 words
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Article391 1941-02-13 26 Saturday’s Results At Bukit Timah THE Singapore Turf (Iuh Sp« n if meeting was ushered on Saturday at Bukit Tin*.hi unprecedented fashion u h e round the bend in the first race two horses fell, one of them j,ein. destroyed, four horses iinseiu! their jockeys, and three391 words
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Article424 1941-02-13 1 PROFIT and dividend TREBLED $2,500 Donation To War Fund k XHT profit of $45,378 was earn- od by Sepang Valley Estate Ltd. in tlu* year ended Dec. 31 last. This compares with $13,734 in the preceding year. An interim dividend of 5 per cent, was paid in424 words
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Article48 1941-02-13 1 P 1 It rubber exports in January lon.s. tU I1( lally estimated at 55,000 ■hr- c ii a comr nunique issued by |ur f,Uer of Rubber. This comB'jfj’ i ,'i n Proportionate monthly f‘.. ,V 1 00 tons at an export re;I 100 Per cent.48 words
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Article106 1941-02-13 1 been completed.—Straits Times cable. From Our Own Correspondent) London, Feb. 7. MO change in the existing rate of 100 per cent, exportable allowance for rubber for the second quarter is expected to be mad* by the International Rubber Regulation Committee when it meets in Londonbeen completed.—Straits Times cable. - 106 words
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Article120 1941-02-13 1 —Reuter. Due To Liquidation By Tired Bulls London, Feb 5. EXCHANGE circles attribute th* recent decline in the Shanghai dollar in terms ol sterling to realize.ions by tired Shanghai bulls, following the local press indications ot worsen ng relations between Japan and the Western Pow r ers—Reuter. - 120 words
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Article115 1941-02-13 1 ("From Our Own Correspondent) London, Feb. 10. The following aie to-day’s “bid” quotations for Fixed Trusts:— s. d. British Empire ’A” not available British EmDlre “B” not available British Empire Cumulative not available British Empire C’prehensive not available British General “A” 14 0 British General “B" 11 6xd115 words
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Article54 1941-02-13 1 THE directors of Sungei Bagan Rubber Co. Ltd., have made a forward sale of five tons standard smoked sheet monthly lor the months of April, May and June at 37 cents a pound f.o.b Jimah Rubber Estate harvested 39.300 lb of rubber in January and Punggor Rubber54 words
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Article109 1941-02-13 1 Singapore. Feb. 12. aeitTiT Gambler 7.50 Hamburg Cube $12.50 Java Cube $12.00 GOD rn Mixed $2.25 Sun Dried $2.50 u evx>^ White Muntok $13.75 White $13.25 Black $6.75 <Q.Qt flout Nc 1 Lingga $4.82 $4.82«/. Fair $4.70 Sarawak $4.30 aninco SmalJ Flake $7.00 Fair Flake $6.50 Medium-Flake109 words
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146 1941-02-13 1 A NET profit ol $50,698 was earned Bukit Untong Rubber Company Ltd. in the year ended December last. An interim dividend of three per cent was paid and the directors propose a final dividend cf seVen per cent. The directors also propose to146 words
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88 1941-02-13 1 -Reuter London, Feb. 6. lUVR. E. V. PEARCE, chairman cf the British Tin Investment Corporation, predicts that the tin-mining industry Will continue to be prosperous in the immedia.e future: henc? he expects the next annual results to be at least as satisfactory as of the-Reuter - 88 words
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Article404 1941-02-13 1 Dull And Listless Conditions London, Peb. 11. QN the Stock Exchange to-day, apart from continued firmness *n Indian Stocks, mostly listless conditions prevailed, caused bv uncertainties regarding the Balkans, which stilled buying interest. Gilt-edged w re steady but industrials, Home rails and oils were dull. Among foreign404 words
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66 1941-02-13 1 Date Spot Feb. Feb-Mar. Apr.-June July-Sept. Tajik lon Feb. 6 36% 36% 36% 36 35', U 2 7/16 7 36% 36% 36% 36% 35% 12 7 16 8 36% 36% 36% 36% 35%. 12 7/16 11 36% 36% 36% 36% 35% 12 7/16 Spot Feb. Feb66 words
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87 1941-02-13 1 Reuter. New York, Feb 5. IT may be necessary for the United States Government tr, build synthetic rubber plants, according to the Federal Loan Administrator, Mr. Jesse Jones. Mr. Jones added that the construction of u w plan s W 'uld undertaken by theReuter. - 87 words
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283 1941-02-13 2 FAVOURABLE BALANCE OF ABOUT $300,000,000 rK cross value of Malava’s overseas in 1940 reached the all time high record of *1,958,424,0(X). Gross exports were valued at $1,128,169,000 and imports were valued at 8830,255,000, giving a balance in lavour ot Malaya oi 8207283 words
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Article136 1941-02-13 2 Reuter. London, Fob. 6. THE rubber side of the Anglo- American barter deal is verging if ward completion. Rubber totalling HR JWi tons has arrived in the United stales. compared with the original estimate oi 85 000 tons, implying that the cotton counterpart has correspondingly exceededReuter. - 136 words
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Article167 1941-02-13 2 IIh- Singapore Chamber of Commerce Rubber Association held its 1.524th auction <>n Ft b and there were catalogued 2,078,720 lb. 92H tons; offered 1,910,993 lb 853 Ik ions; sold 1.401.207 lb.—025.54 tons. I-ondon Spot. 12 9 lOd. New York Snot 19 11 10 cts. PRICKS REALIZED Itilibed167 words
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Article201 1941-02-13 2 Companies In AngloOriental Group JHE following are particulars of tin-ore production in January for companies in the Anglo-Oriental (Malaya) Ltd. group:— Hours Cubic yds. Piculs ore Ampat Tin 1.941 482,000 1,232 Southern Kinta 5,968 1,601,000 7,536 Kamunting Tin 3,867 1,280,000 4,506 Tengkah Harbour Tin 1,496 343.000201 words
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Article108 1941-02-13 2 per cent, for 1939. -Straits Times cable Malayan And Southern Malayan Distributions 'From Our Own Correspondent.) London. Feb. 8. TWO important Malayan tin-mining companies with properties in Perak announce dividends in respect of the financial year ended June last. Southern Malayan Tin Dredging Ltd proposesper cent, for 1939. -Straits Times cable - 108 words
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Article77 1941-02-13 2 Straits Times cable. 'From Our Own London. Feb. 5. TIN production in December is csti1 mated to have been 28.000 tons, making the total production in 1940 230<oo tons, compared with 184,300 tons in 1939 and 149.700 tons in 1938 according to estimates furnished bv theStraits Times cable. - 77 words
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Article92 1941-02-13 2 —Straits Times cable. (From Our Own Correspondent) London, Feb. 8 ADDRESSING shareholders at the annual meeting of British Tin Investment Corporation, Mr. E. V. Pearce, the chariman, said that he hoped that the representations which had been made to the Government against the unfairness—Straits Times cable. - 92 words
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Article324 1941-02-13 2 Proposed Scheme Gazetted A BILL was passed in the Federal Council on Tuesday which will bring into force a system of compulsory insurance of goods against war risks. Its provisions (it is stated in the Objects and Reas< ns> are based on those of similar legislation in324 words
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Article99 1941-02-13 2 Straits Times cable. Exceeded Consumption By 349,408 Tons From Our Own Correspondent) London, Feb. 5. IIJORLD exports of rubber last year totalled 1,404.258 tons, while consumption was 1,054.850 tons, making an excess of exparrs ever consumption of 349,408 tons, according to statistics issued by the InternationalStraits Times cable. - 99 words
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Article431 1941-02-13 2 FREIGHT POSITION SHOULD BE SOLVED LEWIS AND PEAT’S WEEKLY REPORT I N a weekly report on the rubber market, issued on Feb 5 and Peat (Singapore) Ltd write Since the beginning of the year o, exportable allowance of rubber h been 100 per cent, of431 words
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Article58 1941-02-13 2 FOREIGN imports of rubber into h Colony last month were doum*• amount imported in the pre< < month. Statistics issued to-cinv January imports at 26.985 tons pared with 13.541 tons in Dect-m»' Stocks of rubber in the Colony end of January are, therefore, i^'; show58 words
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Article48 1941-02-13 2 Straits Times cable. i From Our Own Correspond London, F IPOH RUBBER ESTATES earned a net profit of £1" the year end°d September 1. compares with £2.269 in the ing year. y The dividend is ten per dividend was paid in 1939 anStraits Times cable. - 48 words
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1086 1941-02-13 3 Singapore, February 12, 10 a.m. I mining I Buyers Seller^ I 11n 3/3 3/7% I Malay 36/- 36/ cd 0.83 0.85 I nn 13/6 14/6 langor I* 35 1.40 I :alay »/9 19/6 I niS 12/- 13/|i 0.38 0.41 W Tin' 1.48 1.51cd 1 np1,086 words
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100 1941-02-13 3 London, Feb. 11. NEARLY 800,000 work people ln industry hav e received increases ln their wage rates during 1940 equal to more th» n £lO4 000 000 annually. This estimate was given in the January Issue of the Ministry of Labour It does not cover100 words
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522 1941-02-13 3 “IT is more than likely that this sensationalism is fostered by a section of the Press in an endeavour to meet the thirst of the less informed public for information in ‘tabloid form’ on a wide range of subjects.” states the latest issue of522 words
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Article53 1941-02-13 3 IN January the Singapore Traction 1 Co. Ltd. traffic returns ware $282,000 or $53,000 more than collected in January 1940. Total collections for the lour months of the company’s financial year, ended January, were $10,040,000, or $146,000 mora than collected in the corresponding period cl tha53 words
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Article130 1941-02-13 3 THE following crops or rubber were Uarves.ed in January:— !b Kempas 310,000 Alor Pongsu 125 C25 Bedcng Rubbor 75.167 Temerloh Rubbor 34.847 New Scudai 46,06'. Alor Gajah 22,y00 Australasia 20.20C Ayer Panas 90,000 Bukit Kubu 11,500 Glenealy 63,500 Jalan Kebun 14,900 Kluang 50,500 Pa jam 203,oOO Port130 words
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55 1941-02-13 3 .—Reuter. London, Feb. 5. SIR ANDREW DUNCAN. Minister of Supply, stated in the House of Commons that, in order to me2t demands for other forms of steel, oro* duction of tinplate would be progressively reduced to some 25 per cent, below the level at which.—Reuter. - 55 words
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Article55 1941-02-13 3 THE directors of United Sua Betong Rubber Estates Ltd. declared an lnterm dividend of 10 per cent, on the ordinary stock which was paid on Jan 6 The div dend was Daid less Income tax at Bs. 6d. in the United Ma'acca Rubber Estates Ltd. harvested 73.40055 words
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Article39 1941-02-13 3 THE official price of tin in Singapore on Feb. 6 was $133.50 per picul of 133 l/3rd lb., on Feb. 7 $132 25; on Feb. 8 $132.50; on Feb. 11 $132.62i/ 2 on Feb. 12 $133.50.39 words
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Article185 1941-02-13 3 Issued by the Malayan SI arebrokers’ Association Singapore, Feb. 11. Book* 4 fo Onmpan* Oivioenr Close u,v Qnancmi v*a» rlN Payable Date tr late Austral Malay 9d 9d wnus Austral Amal. 3d lVfed bonus.. _T~ Berjuntal Is. No 3 Feb 3 Feb 12 Feb 4 ¥>185 words
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