The Straits Budget, 27 February 1941
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The Straits Budget
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Title Section29 1941-02-27 1 The Straits Budget BEING THE WEEKLY ISSUE OF THE STRAITS TIMES ESTABLISHED NEARLY A CENTURY. J No. 4333. SINGAPORE, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 1941. Price 25 cts., (S.S. Currency or7d29 words
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Article, Illustration1440 1941-02-27 1 'T'HE War Fund has had a more satisfactory week: the total collections were $35,334 and the $5,000,000 mark was passed early in the week. Tne fund yesterday totalled $5,017,108 alter being in operation lor about nine months. Several large individual donations were made during the week.1,440 words
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The Straits Budget
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Article1106 1941-02-27 1 —Straits Times, Feb. 20. nv reasons have been suggested tl erun warnings that were c i .j, Australia and the United IiU <t week regarding the (>rs ol an extension of the war he Pacific. The explanations ranged from the absurdly sento the circumstantially ■incing. Our own view—Straits Times, Feb. 20. - 1,106 words
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Article1064 1941-02-27 1 Straits Times, Feb. 21. In all that has been said and written about the arrival of members of the Australian Imperial Forces in this country, one important point has been overlooked. We wish to associate ourselves unreservedly with the very warm welcome which has been extended to this magnificentStraits Times, Feb. 21. - 1,064 words
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Article1161 1941-02-27 2 Straits Times. Feb. 22. One of the most important cogs in Hitler’s war machine is the one of which we know least —the Gestapo. We have heard much oi the ruthlessness with which thus instrument of terror is used and German propagandists have been at great pains toStraits Times. Feb. 22. - 1,161 words
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Article1168 1941-02-27 2 —Straits Times, Feb. 24. In assessing the existing situation, many people oveifa what is perhaps the most i lma mental fact of all. n lut I Germany’s lightning war ct ing on toward its second birthda- Hitler blithely promised hi.s uevotw citizens, when he.—Straits Times, Feb. 24. - 1,168 words
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Article1162 1941-02-27 3 second five millions Stn..t< Times, Feb. 25. With very full apologies for introducing into this subject anything even remotely resembling the personal element, let it be recorded that, to-day is something of a gala da> in one corner of the Straits Timas office. The reason for the jubilationsecond five millions ! Stn..t< Times, Feb. 25. - 1,162 words
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Article1038 1941-02-27 3 might of our arms.—Straits Times. Feb. 26 It is a pity that the adrir'f? broadcast from the Singapore Station on Sunday by Dr. Victt: Purcell, the Director-General <! Information and Publicity, could not have been delivered a w‘ earlier. Had that been done, ve might have been sparedmight of our arms.—Straits Times. Feb. 26 - 1,038 words
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193 1941-02-27 4 A CHEQUE for $3,095.79 being amounts collected from residents in Brunei was received on Tuesday through the British Resident. The following is a list of contributors Private residents of the State of Brunei. Brunei, seventh contribution 3,095.79 Employees of British Malayan Petroleum Co..193 words
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84 1941-02-27 4 ACCORDING to a private cable received last week, an announcement has been issued in New York to the eflec t that the Billiton Compa n> i> to operate an American financed tin smelter in the l nitecl States, on a management fee basis. 'lhe84 words
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Article260 1941-02-27 4 Authorities Appeal For Public Co-operation IN war-time it is necessary, for obvious rea- sons to maintain great secrecy about the movements of shipping. This means that the particulars of mail dispatches and deliveries cannot be published by the Post Office to the extent that they were260 words
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DOMESTIC OCCURRENCES
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Article135 1941-02-27 4 DICKSON—On 20th February at Batu Gajah to Jean, wife of Dr. Ian Dickson. a son. David. HICKEY Jr.—At the Maternity Hospital Singapore on Feb. 17. 1941. to Catharine Margaret, wife of Thos. W. Hickev Jr a son FOLLIOTT. —To Eileen, wife of G. B. Foillott. Straits Settlements Police, at135 words
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Article35 1941-02-27 4 MACFARLANE—GRAY—The engagement is announced between Archibald, elder son of Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Macfarlane of Greenock. Renfrewshire. Scotland, and Marjory, second daughter of Mr. and Mrs F. E. A. Gray. Emerald Estate. Klang35 words
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Article67 1941-02-27 4 The wedding between Nora' Mabel Clement* f. nc Raymond Wilson was solemnised at iJ 1 ytPrian Church on Sat. the 15th reo. 1941. WILLIAMSON—MACKENZIE.—On February 19th. 1941. at the Presbyterian Church. Singapore, Heather Margaret Mackenzie to the Rev. J. a. Williamson. S.C.F. C of S NORTH-HUNT— ANDBRSON. On 18th67 words
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Article420 1941-02-27 4 Leaders Those Warnings H Deterrent 1H The Gestapo 1 H Tile Hun Has Shot Hi.s Bolt H Five Millions 2 H Faint Hearts 3 Financial Supplement— B Financial and Commercial \> Ws B to date, lollowing page v> Malayan General News— B Care Of Children Of Auxilurv B Workers420 words
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156 1941-02-27 4 THE Singapore Chinese Chamber of C‘:v.- merce Passive Defence Advisor j Com* mittee, recently appointed, consists ot Mr. Lee Kong Chian, chairman: Mr. !;m Boon Thin, deputy chairman: Dr. Lim Han Hoe and Mr. Tay Lian Teck, ex-officio members; Messrs. Heah Wing Chew, Yap Twee.156 words
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Obituary156 1941-02-27 4 DEATHS has been recelve d Of the death on 18th Feb. 1941 at Vaddukoddai. Cevlon o f Mr. VLsvalingam Kandiah (78). the father r Dr K Coomaraswamy of General Hospital. Johore Bahru, and father-in-law of Dr. c. Chelhah, Dy: Medical Officer Segamat. Johore F.M.S. and Penang papers please copy. Mrs.156 words
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480 1941-02-27 5 believing Mothers Of Anxiety While Away On Duty VOl NG will be looked after DURING emergency periods AHRANCKMENTS for the care of children of members A 0 f (he newly-formed Medical Auxiliary Service and ht John Ambulance Brigade, in the event of an Lmertrenev,480 words
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Article273 1941-02-27 5 CANTONESE EVACUATION Community Plan Own Scheme CVACUEE camps for their own sec- tion of the community may be erected, with Government’s permission. by the Cantonese in Singapore. A special committee has been formed to give urgent consideration to this matter, and an early decision is expected. The board of directors273 words
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164 1941-02-27 5 I ri h U1 s Settlements (Singapore) AssoI th h, a; l>epn informed by the police I seem. r>f taken to remove vehicles from I Thi inf acc,dent rarely exceeds 18 hours. I inter f r ,T ation was given in reply to164 words
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Article, Illustration42 1941-02-27 5 Singapore Volunteer Field Ambulance unit at work. The intensive course of training which they are undergoing during the embodiment peried includes practical work at a military hospital. Picture shows stretcher bearers conveying a casualty across a ditch.42 words
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668 1941-02-27 5 Belgian Envoy On Effect Of Malaya’s Strong Defences JHE hope that the strong defence measures taken in Malaya, including the presence here of the Australian Imperial Force, will “contribute towards regaining stability in the Far East," was expressed by M. Henri Segaert, Belgian Envoy668 words
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Article38 1941-02-27 5 <From Our Own Correspondent* Johore Bahru, Feb. 24. ris understood that further recruiting for the Johore Military Forces will shortly be undertaken. Recruits must be unmarried and will be chosen from all parts of the state.38 words
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Article37 1941-02-27 5 MR Esmond Nisslm, auditor, formerly with 1 Messrs. Lowe, Bingham and Matthew’s, Chartered Accountants. Shanghai, was successful in the Intermediate Examination 'if the Association of Certified and Corporate Accountants held in Singapore in June last37 words
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313 1941-02-27 5 Archdeacon Discusses Divorce Social Evil Problems REFERENCE to the social evil, and the “Western slackening of the marriage bond” was made by Archdeacon Graham White in his address to the members at the annual parochial meeting of St. Andrew’s Cathedral at Chapter House Beginning with marriage, Archdeacon Graham White declared313 words
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516 1941-02-27 6 Allegedly Took “Tea Money Without Consideration (From Our Own Correspondent) Ipoh, Feb. 24. ALLEGATIONS that he had received monetary presents from the Tong Yow Kongsi, I'apan, when he uent to inspect machinery at the mine were made against H. Lauson, Inspector of Machinery, when he516 words
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118 1941-02-27 6 RFCOKDS of motor accidents during the past six montlv at the junctions of Hill Stn et and Stamford Road. and Middle Rued and Bcncoolen Street are being sought by the Straits Settlements (Singapore) Association. The association was informed recently cry the Traflic Advisory Committee that if118 words
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78 1941-02-27 6 r |'HK Straits Settlements iSingaporet Association has suggested to (Government tliut. in order to av< id the error of erecting *xpem.ive Irulldlngs which may not prove sattslactory and may laier require exte nsive and p'ir ivo alterations the views of the senlOi hospital78 words
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Article237 1941-02-27 6 Modern Equipment In Malaya With the A.I.F. in Malaya, Feb. 24. ■JMIE Australian gunners, like all the other units of the Australian Imperial Force, have quickly got down to explore the country and ascertain the conditions in which they will operate. On a rubber estate I237 words
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Article304 1941-02-27 6 THE problem of education in French India is difficult as the settlements are scattered all over the country, according to M.V. Delemar, French Director of Education in Pondicherry, who. with M. J Verdoni, Inspector of Income Tax there, have arrived in Singapore en route to Indo-China304 words
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307 1941-02-27 6 i From Our Own Correspondent* Ipoh, Feb. 22. MR. C. C. Gutteridge, of the Customs Department, Ipoh, was granted total exemption by the Perak Tribunal yesterday, on the grounds that his services were of vital importance to the department, which was at present shorthanded. Mr307 words
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Article492 1941-02-27 6 Indies Press Says “We Are Ready” (From Our Own Com*sniu-,i, M. 1 in.i atavia. Fel> THE view that the United “will inevitably join the is held by one of the leading veri'a cular newspapers in the Nether, lands Indies, commenting on Japui attitude in relation to the Pucifie492 words
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63 1941-02-27 6 AN old and respected member 01 the Hokkien community, Madam Tan Wee Neo, tlied on Sunday at her residence No. 10, Jonker Street, Malag a She was the wife of Mr. Lim h*’ Seng, the president of the Senh Lim clan, Say Ho Tong. Madam63 words
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Article49 1941-02-27 6 THE funeral of Mr. Lim Leong Hai body was transported from Singap No. 125, Hceren Street, Malacca, on T day last, took place on Monday. He was proprietor of Lim Sam Le< Co.. Beach Road. Singapore, and lan: Leong Co., Kampong Pantei, Mala49 words
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2785 1941-02-27 7 Malaya Stands Prepared Has Nothing To Worry About DR. PURCELL’S BROADCAST is playing for time to decide what exactly suits her hook, or rather what the predominant political forces think mav suit her book. The move can come from Japan a p a2,785 words
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Article, Illustration1894 1941-02-27 8 A.I.F. Soon To Begin Training In Jungle TROOPS QLICKLY SETTLE DOWN IN MALAYA From Our Special Correspondent At Australian H.Q. “Somewhere fn Malaya/' Feb. 21. THE thousands of Australian troops which arrived in Malaya only three days ago have already settled down in the1,894 words
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Article183 1941-02-27 8 FOREIGN correspondents of worldwide news agencies and local pressmen alike w*ere impressed by the quiet confidence of Major-General Murray-Lyon and Major-General Gordon Bennett, during the interview. Early in the reception both generals sat side by side flanked by members of their respective staffs and183 words
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Article128 1941-02-27 8 Sir Robert Brooke-Popham Returns To Headquarters CHIEF MARSHAL Sir Robert Brooke-Popham, Commander-in-Chief. Far East, has now returned to his headquarters, it is understood. Sir Robert was in Australia for nearly a fortnight, during which time he had conferences with the Australian defence chiefs. While in Australia, he128 words
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Article63 1941-02-27 8 ]i/|. Guy de Schompre. Gen de Gaulle’s representative in th Fa: East, has returned from a visit to Hoi'. a Kong. It is expected that he will remain for a short period in Singapore belon' proceeding to London to confer witGen. de Gaulle. His duties will63 words
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32 1941-02-27 8 CHILDREN ELECTRICAL UNDERTAKINGS T*HF employment of children under 1* of age in electrical undertakings i hibited by a legislation published la The bill will be Introdueed in the I ive Council shortly.32 words
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283 1941-02-27 9 Raid Shelter Accommodation For 7,300 At Tiong Bahru M I,-|)iATE action is to be taken by the Singapore Im•u‘. nl t n t Trust to provide shelter protection for no fewer PV’t ioo people. The shelters will be built on the Trust a ”-rtv in Tiong283 words
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Article67 1941-02-27 9 From Our Own Correspondents Johore Bafiru, Feb. 23. LT -COL Dito Yahya. second in comnunci of the Johore Military Forces has been promoted to the rank of Colonel. Col Yahya has acted os Commandant of the Johore Military Forces for several terms duiing the absence from ih67 words
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Article, Illustration114 1941-02-27 9 Married At Presbyterian Church All Guy Quoniam de Schompre, son of M and Madame de Schompre of Kerjegu. Brittany, was married at the Presbyterian Church on Feb. 20 to Miss Evelyn Middleton, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. F. T. Middleton of Tientsin. China.114 words
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478 1941-02-27 9 Volunteer Units Undergoing Course At Army Hospital THE Singapore Volunteer Field Ambulance, a unit of mixed nationalities which include Europeans, Eurasians, Chinese, Indians and Malays, is now stationed during the embodiment period at a regular army hospital, where it is hard at work. Stretcher-bearers of478 words
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190 1941-02-27 9 (From Our Own Correspondent) T&iping, Feb. 18. A SUGGESTION, Intended to encourage the public in the building of air raid shelters, was made by Mr. P. T. Ha at a meeting of the Sanitary Board, L&rut and Matang, to-day. He asked that,190 words
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103 1941-02-27 9 T*HE Trans-Krian Lands Ordinance has been repealed The ordinance was enacted in 1900 to make provision for imposing a charge on the lands benefited by the embankment known as the Sungei Acheh Bund Owing to the subsequent construction of a new bund on the seaward103 words
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Article66 1941-02-27 9 SUB.-LiEUT. A. H. Huntley. S.S.R.N.V.R., has been promoted to the rank of lieutenant. A commission as sub-lieutenant in the Auxiliary Service of the S.3.RN.VR. has been granted to Mr. T. A. Crossley. The following have been confirmed sublieutenants: Messrs. G. K. Stein. M Melville, J H.66 words
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Advertisement36 1941-02-27 9 m ii 1 T/P~ 1 V*' I o 'W SHNDIDICH BISCUITS The ideal biscuits for afternoon tea. In attractive special tins. Made by the fancy biscuits specialists. PEEK FREAN CO., LTD. LONDON ENGLAND I PF 5736 words
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713 1941-02-27 10 Views Of Rotarians On Ways Of Remedying Situation AN announcement that he had been asked by the Community Service Committee and the directors ol the Club to prepare a pamphlet designed to provide school children vyith social hygiene education was made by Dr. Chen713 words
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66 1941-02-27 10 AN ADVISORY committee on delence matters for Singapore has been apfxnnted. consisting of the following:The Colonial Secretary (chairman), Mr. L Rayman, M.C.S.. (vice-chair-man*. Captain N. M. Hashim, the Deputy Inspector-General ol Police < Administration >. the Settlement Engineer. Singapore. Municipal Engineer. the Director of Air Raid66 words
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207 1941-02-27 10 Wife Of Johore Vehicles Registration Officer j'T'HE tuneral ot Mrs Marie Theresa Miller < Madeline > took place In Malacca last Tuesday. Mrs. Miller, wife of Mr. A. W. Miller, i Vehicles Licensing Officer, Batu Pahat, I and daughter of the late207 words
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683 1941-02-27 10 Headquarters, Northern Command, Malaya, Feb. 21. “WE are bucked to have the Australians here—all reinforcements are very welcome and it is possible they will have a chance to show their worth as they have had in the Middle East,” said Major-General D. M. Murray Lyon,683 words
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387 1941-02-27 10 Way F.M.S.R. Handled Traffic Proves Efficiency Of Plans CUOM most parts of the country, railway carriages h a <i > be brought into and assembled in Singapore to convey men of the Australian Imperial Force to their allotted somewhere in Malaya.” Pre-arranged plans were n387 words
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Article79 1941-02-27 10 SINGAPORE'S Registrar of Marriages Mr. Harold North-Hunt, unmarried at his house in Napier R uC on Feb. 18 to Mrs. Gwendoline Patron Anderson, daughter of the late Mr W. T. Whelan and Mrs. Whelan o. London. Mr. North-Hunt, who is the trar-General of Statistics S.S a: F.MS.,79 words
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54 1941-02-27 10 THE death occurred at the GeneraHospital, Singapore, Tue.s(l.'\ Mr. Morgan Thomasz. at the age < The funeral took place at Bic: u Cemetery the next day. Th< Gauthier officiated. Besides the family and relative were many friends present. Floi bates were also received fro54 words
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Article, Illustration1611 1941-02-27 11 B I<; FORCE OF INFANTRY, ARTILLERY OTHER UNITS governor’s Welcome To "Diggers” In Singapore (From Our Special Correspondent) Singapore, Feb. 19. IT is announced to-day that a strong force of l \ustralian troops has arrived in Singapore to augment the garrison in1,611 words
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387 1941-02-27 11 THE Australian troops who landed at Singapore on Feb. 19 are drawn from every state of the Commonwealth. A tremendous farewell was Riven the men by relatives and friends. In ferries, launches, j and small craft they crowded round the transports. The decks, portholes,387 words
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332 1941-02-27 12 Powerful Reinforcements For Air Force In Far East FOLLOWING immediately on the arrival in Singapore of thousands of Australian troops came the announcement last week of powerful reinforcements for the Rritish air forces in the Far East. A cornimmi'juc* from Far East, in Singapore, stated332 words
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Article292 1941-02-27 12 Reference To Nazis In Church Magazine (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur. Feb. 18. iN interesting contribution by Mrs. Landon, of Cluny Estate. Slim River, appears in tin; latest number of the Selangor Church magazine beaded "Thou Shalt Love Tliv Neighbour as Thyself.” She dwells292 words
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Article51 1941-02-27 12 From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Feb. 18. (JKK'I AIN sections of the 2nd Battalion <Belangor 1- M S.V.F were insiiected this morning while at, exercises. 'J tie lns|H*etmg otficer saw companies doing h' id work, anti-aircraft manoeuvres, musketry, firing at the range, and inspected a light51 words
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Article538 1941-02-27 12 Finance Will Be Deciding Factor “jUOT on the battlefield, but rather on the financial front will the war between China and Japan be tied." declared Mr. P. T. Chen, economic research director of the Central Bank of China, and editor-in-chief of the China Quarterly, in an538 words
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Article, Illustration22 1941-02-27 12 Disembarkation Of Diggers” Picture taken during disembarkation of A.I.F. in Singapore last week Men are seen helping to haul in a boat.22 words
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872 1941-02-27 12 “Your War Is Our War” Says Major-Gen. Gordon Bennett “AUSTRALIANS regard Singapore as an outpost of Australia; we feel that in helping to defend this country we are defending Australia,” said Major-Gen. H. Gordon Bennett, commanding officer of the Australian troops who have arrived in872 words
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Article65 1941-02-27 12 KLANG SCHOOL CHANGE S WHEN the Rev. H. H. Peterson principal, A.C.S., Klang, goes oi ri lough to America early next nn Mr. H F. Clancy, of the tutorial s™ 1 of M. 8.5., Kuala Lumpur, will be pointed principal of AC.S., Klnn* It is believed that Mrs. D. L.65 words
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Article, Illustration712 1941-02-27 13 Australian G.O.C. Welcomes jVlen At Straits Entrance governor goes aboard HISTORY was made in Malaya on Feb. 18 when thousands H „i \ustralian troops, who had been safely transported ()Vt r thousands of miles of seaway, arrived at the SingaP r \v’hen the712 words
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Article30 1941-02-27 13 Exemption for Rev. w. e. r. Reeder of the Watch Tower Bible and Tract boci/ty from the provisions of the Compulsory Service (Local Forces* Ordinance has been withdrawn.30 words
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Article358 1941-02-27 13 British Troops To Act As Guides ’’JHHK thoroughness with which preparations for the reception of the A.I.F. have been arranged is shown by the system of parent units which has been established by the Malaya Command. Under this system the infantry battalions, artillery regiments and ancillary units358 words
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370 1941-02-27 13 ONE of the most impressive features of the arrival of the A.I.F. at the naval base was the speed and smoothness with which the task of disembarking the men and their equipment and entraining them for their war stations was effected. The naval370 words
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98 1941-02-27 13 DFFFKKING to the arrival of the A. I. F. in Malaya, the Commander-in-Chief, China Station, Vice-Admiral Sir Geoffrey Layton, stated The safe arrival of these strong reinforcements is viewed with satisfaction. It is yet another demonstration of the power given hy the Briish command of98 words
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Article243 1941-02-27 13 Equipment Made In Commonwealth THE Australian forces now in Malaya 1 are completely equipped. It is the custom ol the A.I.F., whenever a large force goes overseas, to see that it is completely independent In so far as equipment and facilities for the men are concerned. The A.243 words
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Article170 1941-02-27 13 IyiALAYA will have to add new words IVI to its vocabulary now that the AIF. has arrived. It, must know that A.I P. stands for Australian Imperial Forces. Other dominions refer to their overseas troops as expeditionary forces. For example Canada has the C.E.F.170 words
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104 1941-02-27 13 Mlt. Tan Kah K;e is relinquishing the chairmanship of both the Singapore committee of the China Relief Fund and the Federation of China Relief Fund committees in Malaysia. 110 has served in that capacity for more than two yeai since the inception of104 words
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620 1941-02-27 14 No Cause For Anxiety On Part Of Malaya’s Neighbours AUSTRALIANS ARE WELCOMED IN BROADCAST BY GOVERNOR THE arrival in Malaya of the Australian Imperial force “need cause no anxiety to any of our neighbours, with whom we are on the most friendly terms,” declared620 words
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Article125 1941-02-27 14 Boxing Board’s CounterClaim Is Dismissed IN the civil action brought by C. M. Houghton, a boxing promoter, against F. W. Brewer and Cheong Hock Chye, president and honorary secretary respectively of the Singapore Boxing Board of Control, in respect of a sum of $1,937, Mr.125 words
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Article, Illustration990 1941-02-27 14 A.R.P. Director Outlines Plans For Protection Of The Public (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Feb. 20. LIOW far the scheme for passive defence had progressed in Kuala Lumpur was announced to members of the Sanitary Board at a meeting to-day by Capt. H. J.-Straits Times picture. - 990 words
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Article28 1941-02-27 14 REGULATIONS for the control o: ships loaded with or in the cours< of loading or discharging explosives within Admiralty waters have bee published.28 words
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Article31 1941-02-27 14 Director oi Forestry, SS„ ha.' been appointed the competent authority for the purpose o.‘ controlline the distribution, sale, purchase, use oi consumption oi timber and other forest produce.31 words
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Advertisement34 1941-02-27 14 ADELPHI THE HOTEL IN TOWN SEA VIEW THE HOTEL ON THE SEASHORE BOTH HOTELS ENJOY AN ENVIABLE REPUTATION FOR FOOD SERVICE WE RESPECTFULLY SOLICIT THE FAVOUR OF YOUR PATRONAGE H. O. WASER, GENERAL MANAGER.34 words
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1778 1941-02-27 15 I Importance Of Preservation I Of Moisture I By Our Planting Correspondent I- U( of shading the soil for pose of retaining moisture ting practice which is nl j n g increasingly recognized i planting circles, but one hat it is still very1,778 words
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89 1941-02-27 15 il’rom Our Own Correspondent) I poh, Peb. 20 pECAUSE of the high cost of living, the I> workers of one European Engineering firm in Ipoh have requested their employers to consider granting them si month'v allowance. Ihe workers, numbering 50, are asking !(V89 words
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Article305 1941-02-27 15 Transport Board’s Emergency Plans IF ever war comes to Malaya, the F.M.S. Transport Board will be in sl position to institute at short notice emergency measures ior the provision of transport and all components of transport it the need arises. During the second half of305 words
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Article438 1941-02-27 15 Return May Be Delayed Until End Of War .from Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur Feb. IS. FURLOUGHS m England from the subject of a letter from the Overseas Secretary at the S F.G. to the Bishop of Singapore. Tlwe letter rettdi> as follows: About this438 words
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Advertisement11 1941-02-27 15 l EZEKIEL CO. OUlY n PHTHALM,C OPTICIANS W&m 3JAPIT0L BUILDING, SINGAPORE11 words
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385 1941-02-27 16 Early Statement Likely On Subject Of Evacuation REPORTED VOLUNTARY EXODUS FROM LOCAL “BATTLE” ZONES ANOTHER protracted black-out is planned for Singapore. It will last a week—from Mar. <> to 12—during which period the Passive Defence Services will again be put to the test.385 words
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107 1941-02-27 16 'From Our Own C rrisjxmdcnt) Alor Star. Feb. 18 A SPKCIAI, Police Force has boon set up In Kedah for the maintenance of the intunal security ol the State. Mr It W Grant. M.C., MCS.. has beer, uni>o!nte(| to hr the Commissioner in executive107 words
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Article79 1941-02-27 16 .J O. Rappoport, the Singapore magistrate, has been translerreo to the Income Tax Department lor tv; i months, it i.s understood U_v;: 11 be renlaeed in the third court by M. I. C (Job, the li:th magistrate who.'e place will he tik -n by Mr Hon Sui S*n,79 words
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Article240 1941-02-27 16 Muslim Move For Public Holiday A r I the annual meeting of the Muslim Improvement Club last week it was decided that the hon. secretary oi the club should approach the All-Malaya Muslim Missionary Society to make representations to Government to have the birthday of IIolv Prophet240 words
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Article55 1941-02-27 16 THE Prime Minister has expressed sincere thanks to the Ex-Servicemens Association of Malaya. Kuala Lumpur, for a telegram statin?: “To you. as an Exscrviceman, this annual meeting of ox-Servicemen of Kuala Lumpur awaiting unperturbed whatever may come, .v nd their most loyal greetings and their promise of55 words
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57 1941-02-27 16 •p'HK making for any unauthorized person of uniforms, badges or emblems of the navy, military, air force, police, fire brigade, auxiliary lire service or other official uniform, whether British or foreign, so nearly resembling any uniform as to be calculated to deceive, is forbidden by57 words
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Article222 1941-02-27 16 Another $1,000,000 For War Purposes ON Feb. 17 the British Agent for North Borneo and Sarawak telegraphed to the Secretary of State for the Colonies: “H.H. the Rajah of Sarawak olTers gift of one million dollars to His Majesty's Government as a further contribution towards the222 words
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378 1941-02-27 16 Bangkok, Feb. 18. “MEWS ls now being increasingly cirrulated regarding war in the Far East, parts of which touch upon Thailand. The Thai Government wishes to print out that the news has no such important bearing upon the present circumstances in Thailand as378 words
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345 1941-02-27 16 Singapore-Trained Volunteer Pilots Get Their Wings FOURTEEN Singapore-trained cadets for the Royal \j r Force, comprising the first batch to proceed for advan"> training in Canada, have all got their wings, it C announced. They will proceed to England soon. Is All of them345 words
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Article170 1941-02-27 16 Campaign To Secure Chinese Co-operation In Singapore AT the first meeting yesterday of tl. committee formed by the Chintse secure and maintain the co-operation of la community in all passive defence measure.' it was decided to launch a recruiting cam paign for 1.200 wardens, and to recommend170 words
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133 1941-02-27 16 (From Our Own Correspondent* Johore Bahru. Feb. PTHAT the Johore Bahru India-O Association was no longer a plec the clerical section or for any part, class or community and its doors wn < to all Indians and Ceylonese, stateii R Aghoram Ivcr. hon. secretary, in h:133 words
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Article1140 1941-02-27 17 Ij'alk On What People I Might Expect Do Importance of co-operation f BY PUBLIC IS STRESSED (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Feb. 20. i jKi I V methods of approach and attack by hostile aircrait 'L r for dealing with such a situation were outj-1,140 words
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Article52 1941-02-27 17 —Reuter. London, Feb. 21. ItVIALAYA’S latest contribution to the Empire’s war effort is a free gift of L 450,000 raised in the F.M.S. by war taxation and additional customs duties from September to December last. Lord Moyne, Secretary of State for the Colonies has gratefully acknowledged—Reuter. - 52 words
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175 1941-02-27 17 Co-operation Of Planting Community Sought (From Our Own Correspondent) Klang, Feb. 17. AT an extraordinary general meeting of the? Kuala Langat District Tamil Teachers' Association held on Feb. 15, at Banting, tha president, Mr. S. Samuel, gave the list of an interview he had had175 words
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Article23 1941-02-27 17 riX) the Under-Secretary, SS, has I been delegated the duty of exercising certain powers under the Civil Marriage Ordinance, 1940.23 words
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461 1941-02-27 17 Malays Grateful To Troops From Australia India ,r pHE coming of the Australian ImpeI rial Forces, completely equipped with the latest weapons, and with all units such as artillery, engineers, etc., has enormously increased the confidence of the people and put an end to any fears,” says an editorial in461 words
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Article, Illustration537 1941-02-27 17 Mr.Lester Goodman On U.S. Visit “NINETY per cent, of American citizens are favouring all aid to Britain short of war,” declared Mr. Lester L. Goodman, American business man and for long a resident of Singapore, who has just arrived here. Mr. Goodman, looking cheerful537 words
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76 1941-02-27 17 (From Our Own Correspondent* Penan*. Feb IB. TUP.' principals of the Chun* Lin* High School and the Fukkien Girls’ School, the two largest Chinese schools in Penan*, have promLsed to do their utmost to *et their pupils to enrol for local passive defence work.76 words
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945 1941-02-27 18 New Demands Made On Netherlands India < Rv Our Own ('orrcspondont London, Fed). IS. IN of liu: porsistoiu scar* headlines which have characterized the less responsible morning newspapers during the past week, few well-iniormeo people here believe that a Japanese attack on Malaya945 words
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1342 1941-02-27 23 /c uic laoiuuuuuir wcai uui.il viu—Straits Times copyright cable. MR. MENZIES’ STATEMENT ON AUSTRALIA I ()lir ()wu Correspondent.) London, Feb. 22. lN [)0\ newspapers are conujmr to devote their biggest 1( l‘; k ,M headlines to the Far Vitnation, iu view of the many/c uic laoiuuuuuir wcai uui.il viu—Straits Times copyright cable. - 1,342 words
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318 1941-02-27 18 —Reuter. Peace Feeler Is Held To Be A Ruse: Axis Timetable Disarranged London, Feb. 20. A STRIKING theory with regard to the origin of the •Japanese peace feeler is given by the News Chronicle’s diplomatic correspondent to-day. He says that some—Reuter. - 318 words
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100 1941-02-27 18 —Reuter. London, Feb. 20. J'ULIP COFFEE is the latest Nazi ersatz speciality. According to Frij Nederland, the Free Dutch newspaper published in London, Dutch bulb-growers are exceedingly busy because the Germans arc using about 5.000 tons of bulbs to make "coffee'* for Dutch consumption.—Reuter. - 100 words
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Article45 1941-02-27 18 consists of nine 16-inch guns.—Reuter. Washington, Feb. 19. rE new United States 30,000-ton battleship Washington will be commissioned on May 15, six months ahead of schedule, the Naw Department announced to-day. The Washington’s main armjynent consists of nine 16-inch guns.—Reu-consists of nine 16-inch guns.—Reuter. - 45 words
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Article191 1941-02-27 18 —R<Mlt*T. STEPS TAKEN for R.A.F. OFFENS1M; London. I oh. is QEItMANY is beinj- prepared f,„ “massive bombardments" j n the expected big-scale Hritish ,j r offensive in the spring, the pendent French Agency corresp« n dent on the German frontier re ports. A wave of meetings—R<Mlt*T. - 191 words
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Article179 1941-02-27 18 More Money For Colonies Radio —Reuter. Big Increases In The Estimates For I‘Ml London, Feb. 18. CONSIDERABLE increases in the cost of running certain government departments appear in the 1941-42 estimates in the vote on accounts presented in the House of Commons to-day. The Foreign Office estimates are £834,769, compared—Reuter. - 179 words
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Article108 1941-02-27 18 Reuter. Rangoon. Feb. 18 BURMA’S confidence in her own reparations, backed dy the the Empire to meet any attack. expressed by Sir Archibald Cochrane, the Governor, in a speech to-day. An attack on Burma, he said. woui. be an attack on the whole mi'-m'Reuter. - 108 words
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Article34 1941-02-27 18 v/4 v -Reuter. London, Feb Conscription was in trod u Malta to-day. The Governor. Lieut.-Gen. w Dobbie, is empowered to cal! all between the ages of 18 and 11 h' tary service.—Reuter.v/4 *v *• -Reuter. - 34 words
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659 1941-02-27 19 me —Reuter. >iin try Has Abundant Bread But Is Short Of Animal Proteins London, Feb. 18. REVIEWING Britain’s food situation in the House of Lords to-day, Lord Woolton, Food Minister, said Britain would l, a ve to be ready for much greater restrictions thanme —Reuter. - 659 words
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93 1941-02-27 19 No Official Support F or Hoover Plan —Reuter pi-i, Washington, Feb. 18 nas la d on Vt,j n ,;iny for feeding people in «r T'n r untrle by Mr. xt if,. *''ovs, f T n»1cr-Seereta.rv of il, f i T. n ‘datement n«re to-dav. h f v f ,<l( Slates—Reuter - 93 words
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33 1941-02-27 19 —Reuter. London, Feb. 18. A TOTAL of 1,502 civilians were killed in air raids in Britain during January, according to official figures issued to-day. Injured numbered 2,012.—Reuter.—Reuter. - 33 words
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Article213 1941-02-27 19 —Reuter. Defence Areas In The Pacific Washington, Feb. 18. A KEEP OUT” warning to foreign ships and aircraft was signed by President Roosevelt to-day in the form of an order affecting American naval outposts in the Pacific and Caribbean. In effect it warns foreign ships and—Reuter. - 213 words
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Article125 1941-02-27 19 Duke Of Aosta On His Heavy Task London, Feb. 19. WHAT appears to be an indication of the difficulties ahead of them in East Africa is contained in a telegram from the Duke of Aosta, Viceroy of Abyssinia, to Mussolini thanking him lor his promotion as125 words
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Article118 1941-02-27 19 —Reuter. Washington. Feb. 19 /"VNE of the German raiders preying on British shipping in the Pacific is the former Latvian ship Hersogjakob, of 9,000 tons, and capable of a speed of 18 knots, according to an authoritative source here. It is stated that the—Reuter. - 118 words
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332 1941-02-27 19 Reuter Khartoum, Feb. 19. THK capture of Dangila. 40 miles south-west of Lake Tana, 1 the fall of which was briefly reported yesterday, is the Abyssinian patriot army’s most important success so far. Stratcgically, Dangila controls the whole oi Gojjam Province and the ItaliansReuter - 332 words
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653 1941-02-27 19 —Reuter. Picked Men Were Ready Long r I line Before Action In South Italy London, Feb. 19. THE British parachutists who landed in Italy belong to a body of men who are being trained for invasion of territory,, writes Reuter’s air correspondent. Hitherto their—Reuter. - 653 words
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49 1941-02-27 19 Reuter New York. Feb. 21. ALL M lhodi't mission .ir o.s in Jup.in. K .r md Japanf so-rrsnirolled Chin i undi'r the c ■< ntrol of the B 'arcl of Missions of the United States Methodist Church li ivt been ordered to leave immediately RouterReuter - 49 words
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Article198 1941-02-27 20 Reuter. Mr. Fadden’s Tribute To INew Forces In Malaya Melbourne, Feb. 20. r pHK Australian Government has taken added precautions against a sudden emergency, after reviewing Australia’s defence system, said the acting Prime Minister, Mr. A. W. Fadden, in a speech in Melbourne yesterday.Reuter. - 198 words
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Article374 1941-02-27 20 .-Heii tor U.S. Navy Chief On Pacific Bases Washington, Feb. 19. rpilE House of Representatives toA day passed the measure authorizing the expenditure of $242,000,000 on the development of naval bases. The measure now goes to the Senate. The bases include Guam and Samoa, in the Pacific, and.-Heii tor - 374 words
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Article170 1941-02-27 20 Cause Big Swing In U.S. Opinion Wahington, Feb. 19. I ARGELY due to the Japanese threats to Malaya, it is held, a remarkable change of atmosphere is to be noted in the United States Senate, as compared with the House of Representatives, in the debate on the170 words
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Article253 1941-02-27 20 -Reuter. 2,000,000 Tons Of Shipping Sunk London, Feb. 18. A CONSIDERABLE increase in German and Italian shipping losses is revealed in the latest Admiralty statement issued in London. The Germans have lost by capture, sinking: and scuttling: a total gross tonnage of 1,330,000 tons and the Italians-Reuter. - 253 words
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48 1941-02-27 20 —Reuter. Melbourne. Feb. 22. T*HE appointment of Air Marshal Sir Charles Burnett as Chief of Air Staff of the Royal Australian Air Force has been extended for one year. Out of 160,000 applicants for the R A.A.F., acceptancs last week averaged 100 daily.—Reuter—Reuter. - 48 words
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78 1941-02-27 20 Reuter. TT Melbourne, Feb. 20. T»HE appointment of special envoys to China, the Netherlands Indies and to Singapore is under consideration by the Australian Government, Mr. W. M. Hughes, Minister of Labour announced to-day. Mr. Hughes further stated that there was nothing newReuter. - 78 words
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518 1941-02-27 20 .—Reuter. “Specific Responsibility For The Defence Of Singapore” London, Feb. 22. “ii/E have accepted a very specific responsibility f or W the defence of Singapore,” declared Mr. R. q Menzies, Prime Minister of Australia, in an interview with Reuter following his arrival.—Reuter. - 518 words
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Article46 1941-02-27 20 Cairo, Feb rNEMY planes raided the Suez t ■> area early yesterday morning announced in an official comnin 1 Bombs were dropped but there vdamage or casualty. The communique adds that ttere also sounded in certain eastern parts of lower Egyp‘46 words
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308 1941-02-27 21 -Reuter. ,j\ii; IS RIPE FOR REVIEW OF middle EAST WAR POSITION Cairo, Feb. 21. UK. Anthony Eden, the Foreign Secretary, and Gen. Sir John |)j||. chief of the Imperial General Staff, have arrived in "•iiro Mr. Eden’s last visit to the Middle East, it is-Reuter. - 308 words
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Article59 1941-02-27 21 —Reuter. London, Feb. 21. THL Crispin, armed auxiliary vessel 1 oi the Royal Navy, has been sunk, announces the Admiralty. Next of kin Jt the asualties have been advised. Th. Crispin was a 5,051-ton vessel ouilt in 1935. In peacetime she was j ne of—Reuter. - 59 words
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Article84 1941-02-27 21 Reuter r, r u t. London, Feb. 21. Br;tl "h .submarine Sealion has a Norwegian ship of 1 tons operating under GerV, 0I 3 ro1 the Norwegian coast. fi' V communique anul V !)“"i says that the Sealion ib’inrifL mi nutes while the crew thp«– Reuter - 84 words
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99 1941-02-27 21 Reuter. Tin Vichy. Feb. 21. 1 n[)ire of Duesseldorf v/ho murd'fi ,tor e ty bv a series of womer some yeais ago to^;:,' u T ess01 in Berlin, accordIjr i r newspaper reports f at night in the Berlin 1 U -V which carries veryReuter. - 99 words
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Article323 1941-02-27 21 —Reuter. Menzies Tells Of Aussies’ Wish London, Feb. 21. T'HE Australian Prime Minister, Mr. R. G. Menzies, arrived in England by air yesterday afternoon at the invitation of the United Kingdom Government to discuss various aspects of the war situation. "I am delighted to come—Reuter. - 323 words
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270 1941-02-27 21 JAPANESE FORCES SAID TO BE MOVING SOUTHWARD Washington, Feb. 21. JAESCRIBING the situation in the Pacific as “serious,” Gen. George Marshal, U.S. Army Chief of Staff, is reported to have told a secret session of the Senate Military Affairs Committee in Washington yesterday that270 words
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46 1941-02-27 21 —Reuter. Washington, Feb. 19. AMERICAN manufacturers delivered 1,036 aircraft in January, including 957 for the fighting forces in the United States and Great Britain, according to a statement by Mr. William S. Knudsen. United States Defence Production chief.—Reuter.—Reuter. - 46 words
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145 1941-02-27 21 Reuter. London, Feb. 20. THR landing of British parachutists in Italy has caused parachutist scare throughout the whole country, according to the Zurich correspondent of the Daily Telegraph. He savs that the most unlikely coppices and most impossible hiding places are being searchedReuter. - 145 words
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89 1941-02-27 21 —Reuter. London, Feb. 21. pKESH light has been thrown on Gen. Franco’s recent meetings with Mussolini and Marshal Petain. According to reports circulating in Vichy, Marshal Petain refused to accede to a request from Mussolini that Italian troops in Libya be allowed—Reuter. - 89 words
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Article216 1941-02-27 21 —Reuter. German Menace Is Steadily Growing London, Feb. 20. I ITTLE doubt is felt in London that Hitler’s next move will be to call Greece to conclude an armistice with Italy, says the Daily Telegraph s diplomatic correspondent. Hitler will threaten an instant advance of Panzer.—Reuter. - 216 words
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Article84 1941-02-27 21 Reuter Madrid, Feb 19 THE hug" -ire which devastated the port of is now under control. P r.st estimates place the dumi!"‘ a* £0.259,000 Th Hank of Spain building, although in f he middle of the lire area, was undamaged A report from Lisbon, the centreReuter - 84 words
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215 1941-02-27 22 U.S. Naval Units Soon To Visit Malaya Reuter. COOD-WILL CRUISE TO THE PACIFIC IS FAVOURED Washington, Feb. 22. DKO-BHITISH groups in Washington are concentrating their I efforts towards having United States forces stationed m Singapore, reports Reuter. Although it is believed that United States naval men dislike the idea ofReuter. - 215 words
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Article95 1941-02-27 22 Reuter. Women Revolt Against Purdah System Ajmer, Feb 21. INDIA’S 5,000 Indian women, attending a women’s conference here, took off their veils in public and declared that they had discarded them for ever. This dramatic gesture occurred after a denunciation of the purdah (compulsory covering ofReuter. - 95 words
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Article123 1941-02-27 22 Reuter. Chungking, Feb. 23. WHETHER the Chinese Communist army will obey orders in future is considerably preoccupying official minds here. Following the recent disbanding of the new 4?h <Communist) army, it vvas thought that ditTerences between trie Kuomintang and the Chinese Communist party might, beReuter. - 123 words
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Article69 1941-02-27 22 Reuter. London, Feb. 23. THE butter ration in Britain will be doubled as from the week beginning Mar. 10, according to a Ministry of Food announcement. rhe new ration will be 4 07. per person weekly. A corresponding Increase In the amount of butter allowedReuter. - 69 words
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Article132 1941-02-27 22 —P.°jter. Massing In South Continues Istanbul, Feb. 21. troops in Rumania total at least 25 divisions, of which seven are mechanized and three armoured, according to competent military observers recently arrived here from Rumania. Since the beginning of February, they state, German aircraft have been arriving in—P.°jter. - 132 words
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Article65 1941-02-27 22 Washington, Feb. 18. “•"pHE United States is far more inter- ested in the deeds of other nations than in the statements some of their spokesmen may make.” This was the reply of Mr. Sumner Welles, Under-Secretary of S.ate, at his Press conference to-day, when Questioned65 words
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39 1941-02-27 22 —Reuter. London, Feb. 18. AN echo of the naval battle of Narvik has come in the announcement that 11 German destroyers were accounted for and not nine as stated at the time.—Reuter.—Reuter. - 39 words
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Article138 1941-02-27 22 -Reuter. Axis Propaganda Is Exposed London. Feb. 23. /X>MMENT on the situation in the Balkans was made last night by the Ankara radio. The Turkish commentator said that Turkey was following the developments with the greatest interest and care Turkey and Bulgaria were endeavouring to build-Reuter. - 138 words
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Article29 1941-02-27 22 —Reuter. Ankara, Feb. 24. rpHE Turkish Foreign Minister. M. A Sarajoglu, declared in an interview here yesterday that Turkey remains faithful to her alliances.—Reuter—Reuter. - 29 words
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159 1941-02-27 22 —Reuter. London, Feb. 21. of foodstuffs bv the Germans has led to considerable disorder in the large markets in Paris, according to messages received by the Free French news agency. It is stated the trouble at the central markets was caused by—Reuter. - 159 words
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112 1941-02-27 22 -Router. Washington, Feb. 21 MR. SUMNER WELLES, Under-Secretary of States, declared tom day that action might shortly be taken in connection with Greece's new aopeal for help to the United States. He added that members of the United States Government were seeking-Router. - 112 words
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218 1941-02-27 22 ,—Reuter. Series Of Mediterranean Attacks Reported By The Admiralty London, Feb. 23. DRITISH submarines operating in the Mediterranean against Italy’s communications with her overseas armies have scored a notable number of successes against enemy supply ships and transports. An Admiralty communique announcing this states,—Reuter. - 218 words
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Article76 1941-02-27 22 i.—Reuter London, Feb 23 MALTA is the hub of the Central Mediterranean area described dangerous to shipping in yesterdays Admiralty communique. The areas enclosing the waters nov perilous to shipping extend south trom the heel of Italy to a point of Cyrenaica, then eastwardsi.—Reuter - 76 words
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95 1941-02-27 22 British Wireless. London, Feb 19 THE general cost of living figures o Feb 1 showed an increase oi point over the level of Jan. 1. in is rise, states the Ministry of Laboiw. due to an increase in clothing P IU which are largely attributableBritish Wireless. - 95 words
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Article17 1941-02-27 22 —Reuter. London, Feb THE Admiralty announces that trawler Ormonde <250 tons' been sunk—Reuter.—Reuter. - 17 words
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82 1941-02-27 23 Declaration Bv Secretary J Of Commerce Washington, Feb. 18 “U7E are at war, or least we are nearly in it, and we are prepared for it,” declared Mr. Jesse Jones, Secretary of Commerce, testifying before a House of Representatives Committee to-day. He added, ‘‘When82 words
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Article158 1941-02-27 23 Gen. Catroux On Way To Sudan London, Feb. 23. most stirring news from Africa is a journey half across the Continent made by men of the Free French forces. A British correspondent in Eritrea tells how men disembarked on the Red Sea coast to take part158 words
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69 1941-02-27 23 —Reuter. London. Feb. 24. SOME 200,000 Italian workers will arrive in Germany during the next few days, announced the German radio last night. This news was precede by the announcement of the arrival in Berlin of Capoferri, chief of the Fascist Labour Confederation.—Reuter. - 69 words
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543 1941-02-27 23 -Reuter London, Feb. 21. TTIE number of Italian prisoners taken in the campaign is still steadily increasing and must now be about 150,000, over two-thirds of the entire Libyan army, cables Reuter’s special correspondent with the British Mediterranean Fleet. Thousands in Benghazi-Reuter - 543 words
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304 1941-02-27 24 .—Reuter. Japanese Story Ol French Moves For Possible Emergency A (.LEGATIONS about “warlike preparations” on the part n 0 f p r ench Indo-('hina are made in a Hanoi dispatch to the official Japanese Domei news agency, reports Reuter from Tokio. The message cites orders.—Reuter. - 304 words
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Article285 1941-02-27 24 Reuter. Approval Given By Free French London. Feb. 23. •pHE temporary disaster to France should in no way justify any encroachment whatever that might be made by any foreign powers upon the integrity of the Empire's territory or upon the rights of France in any part ofReuter. - 285 words
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Article103 1941-02-27 24 Router. Reuter. London, Fob. 24. 'TWO more bombers have been pre1 sen tod to the Royal Dutch Navy by the Prince Bernhard Fund which acts as a worldwide Dutch war weapons committee. Altogether 64 Spitfires and 23 bombers have now been presented to the DutchRouter.; Reuter. - 103 words
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Article90 1941-02-27 24 Reuter. London, Feb. 24. If ING GEORGE, while making a tour c! inspection of R A F. aerodromes recently, visited several Polish squadrons. His Majesty subsequently expressed his appreciation of the smartness and enthusiasm of the Polish airmen. Gen. Sikorski, the Polish Comman-der-in-Chief in reply,– Reuter. - 90 words
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Article80 1941-02-27 24 —Reuter. Tokio, Feb. 24. rpHE Japanese navy has already A worked out a plan which takes into full consideration American developments in the Pacific, the Japanese Navy Vice-Minister, Vice-Adm Toyado, informed the Diet to-day. Moreover, he pointed out, the American programme called only for’—Reuter. - 80 words
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82 1941-02-27 24 —Reuter. London, Feb. 24. XHiL German consul-general in 1 Chicago. Dr. E. Baer, admits that members of his staff are acting on the assumption that they may have to leave the United States in the not too distant futun?, according to the Chicago—Reuter. - 82 words
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229 1941-02-27 24 British Wireless. London, Feb 23. THIRTEEN German planes were lost 1 over Britain between Feb. 16 and Feb. 22 inclusive. During this period not one British plane was lost over Britain. The British lost seven planes over Germany during theBritish Wireless. - 229 words
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112 1941-02-27 24 Large Luftwaffe Reinforce ment s For Rumania And Italy —Reuter. Belgrade, Feb. >.y LARGE reinforcements of the Luftwaffe have left Austria f 0 Rumania and Italy in the past few days, according to reliahil reports received in Belgrade. Units of the ground staff have also been going to Italy. The—Reuter. - 112 words
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293 1941-02-27 24 British Now Battering At Enemy’s Strongest Defence Barrier Cairo, Feb. 23. IN the Juba* River area, in Italian Somaliland. South African, East African and West African troops are now battering at the Italians’ strongest natural defensive harrier in Italian Somaliland —the line of the293 words
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Article151 1941-02-27 24 —Reuter. Blow To Hopes Of AH-lndia Unitv 0 New Delhi. Feb. 23. IJOPES of Hindu-Muslim unity in seeking a solution of India> political problems received a check yesterday when the Working Committee of the Muslim League passed a resolution reiterating the previous demands for Muslim independent—Reuter. - 151 words
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493 1941-02-27 25 .—Reuter. man Plans For Drive On Greece Have Now Been Completed London, Feb. 21. 11 indications are that this will be a fatal week i f )ir liulifaria, states The Times’ Sofia correspondent. rman troops began crossing the Danube at several lt c<.—Reuter. - 493 words
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88 1941-02-27 25 h; r Washington, Feb. 24. n fl States Government plae)r m mum and machine tool >asis rnH n 11 mandatory priority Uric’,. tho defence programme, .lav n s °rder, which expires on )r. ri*v orders must be given i ui h ,1“' in consequence88 words
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Article81 1941-02-27 25 .—Reuter. j 1,000 Americans Leave Shanghai, Feb. 24. NEARLY 1,000 Americans, mostly women and children will leave Shanghai to-morrow aboard the liner President Coolidge. A last-minute rush to book accommodations on th? liner followed the repeated evacuation advice given by the United States consulgeneral, and arrangements.—Reuter. - 81 words
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55 1941-02-27 25 -Reuter. Bangkok. Feb. 25. *|*HE American Minister, Mr. Edwin L. 1 Neville, has advised American women and cnildren, and also men whose presence in Thailand is not highly essential. to consider returning to the United States. It adds the advice is not meant to cause. -Reuter. - 55 words
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Article142 1941-02-27 25 —Reuter. Alterations Made To Exemptions London. Feb. 24. THOUSANDS of able-bodied men in Britain between 30 and 40 vgai’s of age who. by virtue of their occupations thought themselves safe frem service wi f h the fighting forces for the duration of the war, will—Reuter. - 142 words
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Article56 1941-02-27 25 British Win less Auckland. N. Z. Feb. 25. A YOUNG New Zealander. Acting FlightLieut. R. M. Trousdale, who has been continuously employed as a fighter pilot the early months of war. has received the Distinguished Flying Cross. Trousdale, who was born in 1921. has destroyed at least fourBritish Win less - 56 words
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910 1941-02-27 25 —Router. Immediate Intensification Of U-boat Warfare Threatened London, Feb. 21. I N an hour and a half tirade broadcast from the Munich beer cellar to-day, Hitler forecast that “a trial of strength” with Britain would come in the spring. He was celebrating the twenty-first—Router. - 910 words
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97 1941-02-27 25 —Reuter. London, Feb. 24. Lfl rLER’S claim in his speech to-day that the Germans had sunk over 200.000 tons of -shipping in two days was characterized in authoritative quarters here as “fanatic and as far removed from the truth as such German announcements.—Reuter. - 97 words
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85 1941-02-27 25 Reuter. Washington, Feb. 24. RESIDENT Roosevelt is asking for over $381,200,000 for the army’a emergency defence needs. Mr Sain Rayburn. Speaker of the House of Representatives, announced to-day that the President had sent a special letter for presentation to the House requesting that Congress– Reuter. - 85 words
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Article108 1941-02-27 25 —Reuter. London. Feb. 25. llilARSHAL Retain has reformed his cabinet, according to a Berne dispatch to the official Italian news agency. It now consists of five ministers and seven under-secretaries. Adm. Dalian is*Vice-Premier, Minister ol Foreign Affairs and of the Interior. Gen Huntzeigcr is Minister for—Reuter. - 108 words
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1005 1941-02-27 26 South Forwards Miss Numerous Chances Of Scoring (From Our Own (’orrespondont) Kuala Lumpur, Feb. 22. A SLT of forwards who were uniformly good and who combined better, a defence that was stout and stubborn, and a sterling centre half, these were the factors1,005 words
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73 1941-02-27 26 (From Our Own Correspondent.) T tt Klang, Feb. 20. HE lollowing office-bearers for 1941 were elected at the annual general meeting of the Posts and Telegraphs. Club, Klang, held at the club’s premises yesterday. President, G. A. Manen; vice-presi-dent, P Krishncr; hon. secretary, M Govindasamy;73 words
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57 1941-02-27 26 nPHE following scores were returned 1 in the February mixed foursomes competition at the Koppel Goli Club 1 Mrs. J. Guy and G. E Kerr 'll M iss D Hirst a nd M. G. Harvey 43—G*/2 'JO 1 2'. Mrs. H. E Pike end57 words
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31 1941-02-27 26 11/IRS. S. N. Kelly won the Royal Singapore Golf club’s women s championship for this year, beatin Lady Bagnnll one up in the final31 words
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Article259 1941-02-27 26 RESULTS in brief at Taiping on Saturday, the final day of the Taiping Turf Club’s February professional meeting, are Riven below. Raee I—Fast Lynne Sit* and S8 J.ittlc Charm S11 Rare*—Monaveen 832 and S10 Selangor II 89 Raee 3—Clifton Lad S10 and 87 Reaeon 810 Raee259 words
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Article240 1941-02-27 26 —Reuter. London, Feb. 23. IUIATCHES played yesterday in the 1T1 Football League’s War Cup competition resulted: SOUTH Arsenal 3 Brighton 1 Swansea 1 Cardiff 4 Portsmouth 4 Chelsea 0 Aldershot 3 Clapton Orient 2 Leicester 3 Birmingham 2 Northampton 5 Luton 0 Stoke 2 Mansfield 0 Westham 4—Reuter. - 240 words
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537 1941-02-27 26 WAR FUND PROGRAMMf AT HAPPY WORLD T ,,E amateur boxing show nun 1 at I ho Happy World t rv vtadium on Saturday night A of Tho War Fund was supported as it was exported t„ V v Uh thOS r .f’ rescn i Were537 words
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34 1941-02-27 26 DR. MRS. MONCUR WIN AT BUKIT TIMAH THE Royal Singapore Goi: mixer foursomes competitioi ed at Bukit Timah on Sunday, w 1 by Dr. and Mrs. J Moncur wi f score of 371 i>.34 words
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Article1306 1941-02-27 1 Petaling Chairman Warns Malaya Of Possible Danger THE threat to the market for Straits tin caused by the erec1 tion of a smelter in the United States to be fed from Bolivian ore, was referred to by Mr. J. D. Mead when he addressed1,306 words
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Article55 1941-02-27 1 London, Feb. 25. THE exportable allowance for A rubber for the second quarter of this year was determined at 100 per cent, of basic quotas by the International Rubber Regulation Committee at its meeting here to-day, says Reuter. The quota for the current quarter55 words
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Article308 1941-02-27 1 London, Feb. 25. The following are to-day s closing miauie quotations. Shares are of £i denomination unless otherwise stated: Con. Loan 6% 1944-64... 108 3116 funding ,x>aii 1960-iH 113% War Loan 3%'/© 103% Com Union Assce (Units) £7% Prudential asset 'A**.. 18% 4.14 ttoyaj 7 Jreai Wesvrn308 words
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Article118 1941-02-27 1 (From Our Own Correspondent) London, Feb. 24 The following are to-day’s “bid' quotations for Fixed Trusts:— s. a British Empire A' not available British Empire “B” not available British Empire Cumulative not available British Empire C’prehenslve ':ot available British General “A” 14 0 British General “B” 11 6xd118 words
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69 1941-02-27 1 Date Spot Mar Apr.-June July-Sept, Oct.-Dee London Feb. 20 36 36' 36 1 35 34 33'.. 13 21 36 36 IL. 1 L 36% 35% 34 33% 12 15 16 Spot Mai Apr.-June July-Sept. Oct.-Dec London 22 36' h 36', 36% 35 34 12 15/16 2469 words
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Article447 1941-02-27 2 FREIGHT POSITION IS STILL ACUTE WEEKLY REPORTS ON MARKET IN a weekly report on the rubber market, issued on Feb. 19, Lewis and Peat (Singapore) Ltd. write: Unfortunately we have not the figures available, but in the last war prices in London at one time went to447 words
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Article134 1941-02-27 2 I he Singapore Chamber 6f Commerce Rubber Association held its 1,526th auction on Feb. 19, and there were catalogued 1 883.602 lb —840.89 tons; offered 1,601,548 lb —714 OH tons; sold 801,362 lb.—357.75 tons. London Spot 12 13 16d. New York Spot 20 11'16 cts. PRICES REALIZED134 words
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66 1941-02-27 2 RULES for the collection of income tax in the Colony have been published. These outline the procedure lor the delivery of returns and tht filling up of the various forms. Provision Is also made for a petition to the Commissioners, appointed under the War66 words
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Article289 1941-02-27 2 Proposal To Capitalise Undistributed Profit THK Wilkinson Process Rubber (Vi., Ltd. proposes to capitalize part of its undistributed profit and resolutions are to be considered at a meeting in Kuala Lumpur on Mar. 20. The resolution reads: “That it is desirable to capitalise a sum of $25,623,289 words
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Article239 1941-02-27 2 AN increase in permitted production from 26 per cent, of capacity to 76 2 per cent, and a rise of £36 per ton in the average price realized to £lB2 made a marked difference to the results of Renong Tin Dredging Co for the year239 words
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55 1941-02-27 2 Reuter. New York. Feb. 20. THE Far Eastern situation is causing 1 renewed demand for Asiatic commodities. especially for rubber and tin Cotton bulls were deterred by domestic and foreign restraints, depite the technical impiovement In the Liverpool cotton market Bombay selling helped to. Reuter. - 55 words
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Article317 1941-02-27 2 Bus Problems In The F.M.S. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, Feb. 19. T»HK view that further progress in traffic development in the F.M.S. cannot be expected until the main trunk road and the more important roads are free from the local restrictions, is expressed by the317 words
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Article177 1941-02-27 2 Enthusiastic Response By People Of Indies (From Our Own Correspondent! Batavia, Feb. 20 THE collection of aluminium for aircraft etc. in NI. was started even before it was officially urged. Example* of a verv real spirit of sacrifice are revealed Before the plan had actually been177 words
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73 1941-02-27 2 ‘From Our Own Correspondent) r Batavia, Feb. 20. E war has greatly accelerated the execution of long-standing plans tor the further industrialisation of the N I. New factories are being built everywhere especially for the so-called basic industries. Details cannot at present b» given but the73 words
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Article115 1941-02-27 2 Hardships During Embodiment Period (From Our Own Correspondent, “I THINK all realized situation and it is up to board, company or officials to do S? best they can. We know there i ’,,1!!* to be inconvenience, hardships ‘?5 extra work to other people, but in of115 words
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Article197 1941-02-27 2 How Hollanders Are Affected THE Dutch community in Malaya is 1 now paying income tax twice overo the local Government under the new law and to its own Government voluntarily. The Royal Netherlands Government n London, desiring to continue the war igainst Germany with all possible197 words
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Article58 1941-02-27 2 THE following crops of rubber, tea, coffee and palm oil were harvested by the respective estates in Netherlands India in January:— Rubber. KgAnkola 8,039 Estates Bajoe Kidoel Co. 129.824 Djasinga ***** Tjikasintoe 31.230 Langen 56.207 Donowarie 30.000 Tea. hfc Ankola 66,583 Pasir Madang 40.226 Coffee. kg Estates Bajoe58 words
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65 1941-02-27 2 THE American President Line’s second new luxury liner, the 9 300-ton President Monroe arrived in SingoP°J on Feb. 19 in the course of her maia voyage round the world. She rarrl a complement of 84 passengers < n rival; 38 disembarked here The captain of65 words
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Article47 1941-02-27 2 NO rice grown in Britisn India on import be conveyed to tlv f Pool, but shall be discharged ]f some convenient wharf cf the i: Board if imported tor < onsu villain the Colony or a Mala deluding Brunei, states an ord< by the Food Controller.47 words
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945 1941-02-27 3 Singapore, February 26, 10 a.m. I mining Buyers Sellers 3/S 3/7% n ,i 0/- 6/6cd 35/- 30/-cd ',V 20/- 21/- > 1 0.70 0.75 m 13/6 14/0 f J r 1.27% 1.32% 0/- 9/8 e: IV 13/3 l3/« 12/- i3/h' 0.17 0.20 1 0.38 0.41945 words
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Article66 1941-02-27 3 r E official price of tin in Singapore on Feb. 20 was $136 per picul on 133 1 /3rd lb., cn Feb. 21 $137; on Feb. 22 *138 75; on Feb. 24 $136.75: on Feb. 25 $136; on Feb. 26 $133.75. Satupulo N.L. produced 107 piculs ol66 words
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Article64 1941-02-27 3 DETROL rationing win be intro duced Into Malaya on Mar. 1. It is purely a war-time measure, and has not arisen from any possible shortage of petroleum. Coupons will be Issued to motorists on the basis of the H.P. of their cars. Special consideration will be64 words
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178 1941-02-27 3 T T THE following are tt Quarterly operating results of Lji producing companies under the management of London Tin Corporation Ltd. for the last quarter of 1940: Output including Carry- over Working Stocks costs Estimated (tons for mine cone) quarter profit Rawang Tin 466 27.500178 words
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107 1941-02-27 3 -Straits Times cable. (From Our Own Correspondent) London, Fob. 24. PRESIDING at the annual general meeting of Southern Malayan Tin Dredging Ltd. in London yesterday, Mr. C. V. Stephens, the chairman, urged a reduction in the 100 per cent. Excess Profits Tax, combined with the-Straits Times cable. - 107 words
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Article41 1941-02-27 3 ■■pHE following Is the list or outputs A for the rubber estates named for January 1941: tb. Brunei Buklt Timah 5.642 Changkat 37,817 Haytor 15.200 Indragirl 134.927 Lunas 51.570 Nyalas Tapah 10 ?*52? Ulu Pandan l- 2341 words
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Article100 1941-02-27 3 (From Our Own Correspondent) London, Feb. 24. SHARP rise in net profits for the year ended August last, is reported to-day by two Malayan tin companies. Hongkong Tin Ltd. earned a net profit of £127,337, compared with £25,871 In 1939 and the final dividend is 22*6100 words
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Article108 1941-02-27 3 Singapore. Feb. 26. Buyers deuert O am bier 7.50 Hamburg Cube $12.60 Java Cube $12.00 Copra Mixed $2 26 Sun Dried $2.60 Fewer White Muntok $13.75 White $13.25 Black $$.76 Soot flout No l Lingga $5.00 Fair $5.00 Sarawak $4.30 I amoca 8mal) Flake $7.00 Fair Flake108 words
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Article90 1941-02-27 3 —Straits Times cable. 'From Our Own Correspondent) London. Feb. 24. A NET profit of £96,236 was earned by Singapore Traction Co., Ltd., in the year ended September last. This compares with £69,252 in the preceding year. A first interim dividend of 2 Vi per cent, was—Straits Times cable. - 90 words
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Article63 1941-02-27 3 RICE consumers in the Federated Malay Btates are required to register their names with their usual suppliers as from Mar. 1, on and after which date rice will only be sold to registered purchasers. This brings the FM.B. into line with the Colony and Johore63 words
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Article145 1941-02-27 3 toned by the Malayan Sharebrokers’ Association. Singapore. Feb. 25. Books rotai f® oata tfia dnanciai mi Oompans Divtoenc payable Oats tc 4aU Austral Malay 9d. 9d. bonus Mar 4 Mar 14 6 75% Austral Amal. 3d. lHd. Mar 10 Mar. 3 40% KUUnghaU 10% final less145 words
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