The Straits Times, 20 April 1939
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Title Section37 1939-04-20 1 The Straits Times {ESTABLISHED NEARLY A CENTURY.] THE LARGEST AND MOST INFLUENTIAL NEWSPAPER IN MALAYA i»a(;es. SINGAPORE, THURSDAY, APRIL 20. 1939 PRICE 5 CENTS The Straits Times UK PAGES SINGAPORE, THURSDAY, APRIL 20, 1939 PRICK 5 (.EMS.37 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement193 1939-04-20 1 i,ir-CAf>ORE: 140. CECIL ST (PHONE 5471). MIEN CHOHG TAILORING We only ask for a trial order. t\M Coleman St. Singapore. Plo!i«. 4HIO EN T Y I HKF" /^!H OF DEPENDABLE ijpa| FRICTION I BEARINGS IB ifrjs. >^ "BALL V Jm\M 11 CYLINDRICAL ROLLER ///fffffMl 1 SPHERICAL ROLLER \M Jjm ifl193 words
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Advertisement51 1939-04-20 1 see. ..try mm ROYAL Sfm MOST AMAZING TYPEWRITER FEATURE ever prcscntedl With MAGIC Margin and other sensational Features of the Future. Better typing Jaster! Time and effort saved for every typist! Give this New Easy- Writing Royal THE DESK TESTt •J7»J« Ifari f\ iHL- ltd. 79 Singapore. Cowjm// the O.E.C.51 words
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Advertisement84 1939-04-20 1 ir i Li a rnru kuala lumpur: 25. Java st. HWAL tUIWi (PHONE 3683 >. Madame Page, DRESSMAKER and DESIGNER Tailormade' Gowns ftr all occasions in Stock from $5 $30 13, Battery Road. Singapore. Tel. 6327. S. C. S. Sausages are made with iust that little touch of genius which84 words
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The Straits Times DOMESTIC OCCURRENCES
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Article43 1939-04-20 2 The family "f the lr.tc Mr. Wee Chrow K.-ng beg to express their heartfelt tbanl lini.ds nnrt relative: who so kimlh ed (lie funeral and Umm who tent BCrolM. wreaths ulcirrams and letters of condoj, no BJt. :.ni F.M-S. papers phase copy.43 words
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Page 2 Advertisements
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Advertisement457 1939-04-20 2 MACCALLUM-FYFE.— At Malacca on Apr 19 Ala-stair Ian. only son of the late A. J. MacCallum. M.D., F.R.C.8. (of Kcndal) and Mrs. MarCallum, 156, Hamilton Plare, Atx-rdeen to Gladys, younger daughter of Mr. A. R. Kyfc. and tha Mr». Fyl-.\ 13 King's Cross Tin ace. Abrrdecn. SITUATIONS VACANT^ \Vhrn applying457 words
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Advertisement421 1939-04-20 2 WANTED WANTED AT ONCE good quality bedroom furniture, preferably twin beds, moderate pricr. Box No. 1'Jl. Straits Times. 2/4 ACRES LAND, preferably with house. Tanelin area. Full particulars to Box 210. Straits Times. WANTED, serious students for: French. Dutch German. Experienced lady-teacher. Grammar, conversation. Moderate fees. Box No. 213. Straits421 words
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Advertisement868 1939-04-20 2 HOUSES. FLATS TO LET TO LET, Bungalow, 4, Tanjong Bhu Road near Swimming Club furnished. Apply No. 2. TO LET, newly erected modern houses, Port Road, 3 bedrooms, lounge, sitting room, dining rooms, lawn, servants quarters near Swimming Club. Apply 28. Meyer Road.^ TO LET, 65. Joo Chlat Road. About868 words
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Advertisement511 1939-04-20 2 LOST LOST, brown white smooth haired foxterrier *****. Johore licence. Sepoy lines District. Reward. Box 218. Straits Times. LOST black and white terrier, Cluny Road district on April 17 Reward. Finder please communicate with Box 197, Stralta Times. MOTOR J/EHICLES 1*37 TRIUMPH VITESSE, 15.9 HP. Saloon. Excellent condition, recently overhauled!511 words
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Advertisement152 1939-04-20 2 BUSINESS CARDS Etc TELUK AVER GODOWNS VACANT l«t JUNE 1919 5050 Square feet of STORAGE ACCOMMODATION IN GODOWN No. 8/9 PRINCE EDWARD ROAD, SINGAPORE, i For Terms Apply: ASSISTANT TRAFFIC SUPERINTENDENT RAILWAYS, SINGAPORE. Phone No. 2466. GENERAL MANAGER, RAILWAYS. EDUCATIONAL HOME SCHOOL, DEVON. Preparatory Boys and Girls. 4—9: Entire charge;152 words
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Advertisement227 1939-04-20 2 "UttDCA* BAXCAM Ring Mir I i>. nu oiwiK.itk'O. Phone 5088. .^rWj 1937 CHEVROLET SALQtiN. No. 2314. Attractively ducocd in BUuk cloth upholstery tr> match, this car represents a real opportunity. It baa done only a small mileage and forms equal to new. Price $1300. 1937 CHRYSLER SALOON. No. 2484. This227 words
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Page 3 Advertisements
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Advertisement670 1939-04-20 3 P. 0. BRITISH INDIA AND APCAR LINE. (Incorporated In England) PENINSirLAR AND ORIENTAL S.N. Co. MAIL PASSENGER AND CARGO SERVICES OUTWARD FROM LONDON FOR CHINA AND JAPAN Tonnage Due Spore. RAJPUTANA 17.000 Apr. 21 J RANCHI n.OOO May 5 BHUTAN 6,100 May 6 BEHAR 6.000 May 15 RANPURA 17.000 May670 words
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Advertisement513 1939-04-20 3 SHIPPING ANNOUNCEMENTS (Incorporated In Japan) GENERAL PASSENGER AGENTS FOR CUNARD WHITE STAR LTD. SHORT TRIPS TO JAPAN VIA HONGKONC AND SHANGHAI. ss. HARUNA MARU May 1 ss. KATORI MARU May 17 tm.s. YASUKUNI MARU May 26 s.s. KASIMA MARU June 13 Round trip tickets for Japan available lot 2 monthi513 words
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Advertisement742 1939-04-20 3 LUXURY with ECONOMY ONE-CLASS MOTORSHIPS. CABIN'S WITH PRIVATE BATH. EXCELLENT CUISINE. MODERATE FVP.ES To: MARSEILLES, LONDON, ROTTEK- To: PALESTINE. ROTTERDAM, HAM DAM. HAMBURG AND COPENHAGEN BURG AND COPENHAGEN ALSIA May 2 MALAYA abt. Apr. 26 SELANDIA May 23 KINA May 20 BORINGIA June 13 JAVA May 30 LALANDIA July 4742 words
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Advertisement652 1939-04-20 3 MANSFIELD CO., LTD. Ocean Bulldinf, Collyer Quay, Singapore t,.1. SIM. Chartered Bank Building, Penang ■>••••■ TeL 1366. BLUE FUNNEL LINE. FAST SERVICES MARSEILLES. LONDON. N. CONTINENT AND GLASGOW (in conjunction with the Glen Line) Due Sails AJAX Mar*. Casa. L'don, R'dam. Ham. G'gow Apr 23 Apr 26 OLENAFFARIC L'don, Rdam,652 words
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Article449 1939-04-20 4 New York, Apr. 19. rE following quotations were those ruling when the Stock Exchange closed today:— DOW-JONF.S AVERAGES. Yesterday'* Today's Close. Close. Uianees. 30 Industrials 125.38 127.01 up 183 20 Rails 2530 25.43 up .S3 ISUtimiM 21.94 22.08 up 12 j 40 Bonds 87.77 87.82 up 05Reuter - 449 words
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Article207 1939-04-20 4 OWAN, CULBERTSON AND FRITZ j report on yesterday's New York markets The market displayed a firmer tendency and closed Irregularly higher though the volume of trading re- mained light. The opening was dull but sentiment improved later and the list went up- ward In the afternoon when lt207 words
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Article171 1939-04-20 4 The following ships are alongside the Singapore Harbour Board wharves or expected to arrive: East Wharf, Entrance Gate 1; Exit I:— Hong Peng 23. Main Wharf. Entrance Gate Z; Exit 3: Corfu II; Kamunlng 15; Anyo Mar.), Havana Mam 14; Jerantut 12; Aeneas 10Glenifler 7. Empire171 words
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SHIPPING & MAILS
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Article345 1939-04-20 4 T«day Europe Great Britain (X.L.M.) 2 om. Iran (X.L.M.) 2 nil. Medan (X.L.M.) 2 p rr. Eastern Southern Australia (Nleuw Zeeland) 2.30 p zu Java. South-West Sumatra. 8 -East i Borneo. Celebes. Moluccas At Timor DIUy (Nleuw Zeeland) ..2.33pm New Zealand (Nieuw Iceland) 2.30 p.m. Burma (Khandalla)345 words
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Article74 1939-04-20 4 Correspondence for transmission by air via "Netherlands" must be fuliy i prepaid and clearly superscribed -By X.L.M." Mails will close from Malacca as follows Today Slam. Burma. India Iraq. Palestine. Egypt. Mauritius. Europe. Great Britain. Ire lam. N t S America. I i 8 Africa Nlcerla and Gold74 words
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Article45 1939-04-20 4 Malls from Europe (London parcel. mails) expected today, Apr. 20 by Aeneas. Mails from Europe 'London mails) expected on tomorrow, Apr. 21 by P it O. (Rajputana) will be delivered to. boxholders at 9 a.m. General delivery of letters at t a.m.45 words
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Article368 1939-04-20 4 •T»HE following passengers from Malaya are leaving for Europe in Corfu which sails from Singapore tomorrow morning and will be leaving Penang on Saturday afternoon:— Mr. A. J. Abbott. Lt. A. T. Ba«rd. Mr. and Mr». J. A. Barton. Mr. and Mrs. O. K. W. W.368 words
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Article35 1939-04-20 4 The Sibajak Is expected to arrive from Batavla In the outer roads about S p.m. today. She will come alongside the wharves about 6.30 a.m. tomorrow and Is due to sail at 10 o'clock.35 words
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Article280 1939-04-20 4 INWARD Wearnes From Penan*. Ipoh and Ku iU X.L.M.: From .Netherlands Indies: Arrives THIS aitcrnoon. X.L.M.: from Earope: Arri»e» THIS eTemnc Imperial From Enrope: Doe and expected tonio/row mornin; and tomorrow afternoon. Qaalas: From Australia: Arrives tomorrow afterDosn. K.N1.1. M: From NetherUnds Indies. ArriTes Tuesday280 words
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Advertisement751 1939-04-20 4 BOUSTEAD CO., LTD. (Incorporates in UlSi TELtTTIONE: fincht 5433 Passage 5431. f)4£ris%k EMPRESS pflP^ your oassage on Canadian Pacific's gB BBwßlßl^^^k days Vancouver in five days days less by Empress oi Russia or V^H ilyy Information and UckeU trMi BOI'SILAI) tO, SINGAPORE QmaJU* Quifcc WORLDS GREATEST TRAVEL SYSTEM BURNS PHILP751 words
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Advertisement374 1939-04-20 4 PUBLIC NOTICES AVER HIT AM TIN DREDGING LIMITED. (Incorporated tn England) DIVIDEND NO. 38 A Dividend of 2'i r less Income T I in tlie has been declare-1. i parable in tendon on Mar 5. 1939. to all shareholders on the Register on Apiil lt. 19J9. NEIIL BELL. Lccul SeepTHE374 words
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Page 4 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous521 1939-04-20 4 TIDE TABLE SINRAFOKE Today H. W. 11.15 a.m. 8 4 ft 11.10 p.m. 8.6 ft. L. W. 4.55 ».m. 1 ft.: 5.08 p.m. 1.1 ft. Tomoriox H W 11.48 a.m. 1.4 It; 11.37 p.m. 8.9 ft. L. W. 5. 28 a.m. 0.5ft. 5.35 p.m. 2 3 ft Saturday H. W.521 words
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Article, Illustration31 1939-04-20 5 Their Majesties the King and Queen with Princess Elizabeth and Prim Margaret, recently visited the 8.8.C. 's headquarters, and showed keen interest in the workings of the Control Room. 8.8.C. picture.31 words
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Advertisement205 1939-04-20 5 f I RIGHI Of all Chemists and Stores, Price 75 cents. Sole DifCributuit for Malaya CRAFTON LABORATORIES Ltd. SINGAPORE KUALALUMPUR Received New Shipment of National Transmitting Parts. WORLDWIDE RADIO CO. 98, Robinson Road, Singapore. RIDE THE WfiNNER and WIN THE RACE VELOCETTES ..ole Agents Malay 1: KEE MAT RADIO CO..205 words
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Advertisement178 1939-04-20 5 SCOTLAND'S BEST GRANT'S SCOTCH WHISKY m c.v. 1 1» Sloiri* Kooin •»X p« dai Wfg Sl«Br M f*Q |29a^D Oovble Room 1 person Sit p?f wKt tWm .Hajri^^i t B*>unl^ Koom h person* #1^ per n&y iw^\ t lk>l Bungalow without meals 110 per <J»' ij^Av^^^Sßr <C ?Wtl Bungalow wltb178 words
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Page 5 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous655 1939-04-20 5 Broadcasting SINGAPORE TODAY MIL ?.25 metres. KIIP. 30.06 metre*. p.m. 5.00 Cantonese request propammc T 6. OS Cantonese musical Interlude, t 6.15 Mandarin children's programme. 6.30 "Popular Singers," 12— (Mandarin). 7.00 Children's programme. (English). 7.15 Time, weather, news and announce merits. 7.30 "Child Welfare —3— Rice." A talk by Ida655 words
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Miscellaneous579 1939-04-20 5 EMPIRE STATION TODAY TRANSMISSIONS 2 AND 3 OSH 71.47 nc/s (13.97 m.i; GSG 17.71 mc/s (16.86 m.t; GSF 15.14 mc/i (19.82 m.) GSJ 21.63 mc's (13.93 m.) GSD 11.75 mc/i. (26.53 m., p.m. 6.05 Big Ben. 'Music in the Air' 1." 7.05 "The Club of Queer Trades" T "The 8ini<ular579 words
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Miscellaneous203 1939-04-20 5 BERLIN TODAY DM mcs <31.3 r» DJB 15.2* me >, (1».7 mi DJQ 15.28 roc s (19.C m.i. DJN 9.54 me s (3I.4S mi p.m. 5.05 German marches. 5.20 Dances and son; 6.20 Concert of light music 7.20 News in English. 7.35 Concert of light music conta t 8.20 News203 words
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STOCKS AND SHARES—LATEST LOCAL QUOTATIONS
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Article592 1939-04-20 6 MOKE OPTIMISM AT OPENING RUBBKR ADVANCES SLIGHTLY Bv Our Financial Correspondent. Singapore, Apr. 20. THE market is not entirely Void ol good news this morning. The very strops rumours circulating id London of possible large sales ot tin by the buffer pool to the United StaU.s is592 words
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31 1939-04-20 6 htngtna, Ap.- 10. A ithorialng the civil authority to start arj Uaiiiint; v\ 15.01)0 > v iii'.s paaaed through itatlvci and On i •■> i ReuU r31 words
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Article642 1939-04-20 6 Issue Val. Praser Co. Lyall Evatt Buyers Sellers buyers Sellers 4/- Amp.it Fin 5/- Austral Amal £1 Austral Malay 5/- Ayer Hitam 1 Ayoi vVeng £1 Bangrin Tin 1 Batu Selangor 5/- Ecrjunt.ii £1 Burma Malay £1 Chenderiang 50 Hitam Tin 1 Hong Fatt 5/- Hong Kong Tin 5/-642 words
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Article482 1939-04-20 6 2 2 Alex Brick Ord 1.30 1.40 1.32'i 1.40 2 2 do. 7'/ 2 ro prefs. 2.15 2X0x1 2.15 2.2Cxd 10 ID Atlas Ice 4.75 5.25 3 00 5 50 1 1 B M Broadcasting U 50 U.tiO J.50 1 60 10 5 B M. Trustee 4 75 7482 words
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Article270 1939-04-20 6 uaynarc Co. Ltd. S3O.ooo Hit Apr. SO Oct. 31 .90 SINGAPORE MUNICIPAL 5~o 1901 red 1940 $400 000 Int. Int. :.:ar. 31 Sept. 30 100 4'. r i 1907 red 1947 Sl.600.000 Int. Mar. 31 Sept. 30 106 4 1 2 To 19CP red 1955 $1,000,000 Int.270 words
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Article405 1939-04-20 6 Fraser Co. Lyaii bvatt Allenby Alor Gajah Amai Malay Ayei Httam Ayer Molelc Ayer Pan as Bassett B.Uu Lintang Beci'ord E:nta Boielli Brogas Brunei (Tn Bukit K.itil Bukit K. B Buklt Kepong Bukit Timah ($10) Changkat Serdang Cjnnemara Glenealy Plantations Hamilton Haytor Indragirl Jeram Kuantan (50 cts.) lima405 words
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Article84 1939-04-20 6 Thursday, Apr. 20, noon. No. IX R.S.S. (Spot loose) 27U 2:3 i No. IX R.S.S. f.ob. in cases. April 27 7/16 27 9/16 G.F.A.Q. R.S.S. f.ob. in bales April 27' s 27 >i FAQ. R.S.S. f.o.b. in bales April 26'» >7 FUTURE QUOTATIONS Tone of84 words
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Article195 1939-04-20 6 The following are the exchange rates this morning according to the daily circular issued by the Hon* Kong and Shanghai Banking Corporation SELLING London T.T 2/3 23/32 London demand 2/3 23/32 Lyons demand 2035 Switzerland demand 240 141 4 Hamburg demand 134 New York demand 54 Montreal demand 54195 words
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Article434 1939-04-20 6 Gilt-Edged Offerings Well Absorbed Londen, Apr. 19. ON the Stock Exchange today, tht. 1 feature 6f the day's trading was l ty*.e early selling of gilt-edged by lar-"-;: institutions which caused a genera: marking down of prices. When oiler ings were woll absorbed, gilt-edged re- 1; covered434 words
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Article87 1939-04-20 6 Imports From England New Yor::, Apr 10 UNITED STATES Treusurv g.)ld ttockl at Apr. 6 totalled $15,308.CiiO.ooo '.€3 061.600,000), a rise of £16.624.000 '£3.324.800) over the previous day Gold imports during the week ended Mar. 31 amounted to 5:02 000.000 (£38.400.000' the Department ol87 words
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Article150 1939-04-20 6 LEWIS AND PEAT'S WEEKLY REPORT JN we i*ly report on thr rabbet market, issued this morn ng, Lewla and Peat 1 Singapore 1 Ltd. wriU The general sentiment has shown little or no improvement, and baying is boing mainly restricted to eODV nearby requirements. Locally150 words
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Article108 1939-04-20 6 L ml "THE Foreign BKhanga m:ir .:< I ({i:.cr. but the persistent d nand for c!;:'.ir; wme upr^rt !or sterliir,'. otherwise the mark?t was ftatMtkja. Beater. The rolliwii'g were today's cioslr.g rf-nn rates' Faris 178 23 3.1 Athens MTH N<w Ycrk 1.68 Rio 2~, Montreal 4.70', <«iiem108 words
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Article51 1939-04-20 6 Barter Suersrestion Tokio. Apr f A BARTER system between Japan Latin Amcrnii toe facill the export 01 rayon Fran Jap recommended at a <• nlrnnce here to;'..i.v bet we r. Xh mene and Industry and rayon manu- n and expo i-.T.n countries should W" asked ritr.s51 words
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Article65 1939-04-20 6 REDUCED COPPER PRICE IN U.S. Cut Now General Now Y I copper market ended Anacond:i and Kennertt com remued their quotation by s i'iH to 1CP, <-< nts per pound thai the rut bv American Smelting and Refining on Apr. I, Outside ihr market t)M price 10 3 4 cents,65 words
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Article23 1939-04-20 6 Cairo. A;r I THE Egyptian State Half* about to invite tenders for I tons of coal as an 1 sure.23 words
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Advertisement11 1939-04-20 6 ALL TYPES STOCKED. Sole Agent* McALISTER CO., LTD. (Incorporated in S.S.I11 words
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FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL NEWS
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532 1939-04-20 7 U. S. Buying Fairly Steadily March Statistics Encouraging (From Our Owm Correspondent) London, Apr. 6. TTIIK Cad that the week und9r review was the MM immediately preceding Good Friday and the Easter holidays would in any case have considerably restricted trading in tin on532 words
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Article207 1939-04-20 7 Snisjapiiic. Apr. l!t, noon. Buyers Sellers Gambler 7.50 Hamburg Cube $13.00 Java Cube $12.00 Pepper White Muntbft $12.75 White $12.25 Black 8.00 Copt a Kbvd $3.!0 Sun Drii'd S3. 40 Sago Flour No. 1 18.79 S2.75 Ungga 32.52'. Fair $2.52', $2.52' Sarawak $2.40 Jelot.onq P3lembans JG.25 B207 words
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Article108 1939-04-20 7 A MILLION pound* Welsli tinplate manaKi announced at Llanelly OH Apr. 11. is likely to lead to the iormaiion c.f the third biggest concern in the South Wales tinplate trade. Tin- name ol the Hi "**|r*l*lT is Llancllv Associated Tinplate Companies I. inured, and Ir emfeHHM108 words
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Article129 1939-04-20 7 60,000,000 Tons This Year THE total amount of coal required by Japan's growing Industries this yeur. is estimated at 60.000.000 tons, a 7.000.000-ton increase compared with the previous year's total. In spite or the strenuous efforts being made by the Coal Mine-Owners' Association to increase output,129 words
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Article86 1939-04-20 7 N EW YUNN AN-B URM A RAILWAY £180,000 Orders For Great Britain "THE Chinese Government Purchasing Commission has recently placed orders with British firms for about 180 000 worth of construction mate- j rial. It is intended for the new railway from Kunming capital of the scuth-w. -stern province of86 words
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Article57 1939-04-20 7 THE following were the crops of rub- ber harvested by the respective estate in March:Ayer Kuning Rubber 47,000 Badek Rubber Estate 15.500 Bradwall Rubber 44.500 Chirsonose Estates 60.500 Klabaiiß Rubber 87.000 Krian Rubber Plantation.-; 26.300 Buncei Krian Rubber 80.700 Sungoi Way Rubber 53,300 Demmtown Rubber Estates No57 words
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Article308 1939-04-20 7 RISE IN FOREIGN TONNAGE NEED OF STATE AID EMPHASISED 17URTHER light on the shipbuilding situation up to the end of last month is contained in the quarterly returns Issued by Lloyd's Register of Shipping. Merchant vessels under construction at that date in the United Kingdom amounted308 words
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Article174 1939-04-20 7 Only 344 Tons Sold Yesterday •THE Singapore Chamber of Com- merce Rubber Association held its 1.430 th auction yesterday when of 966.254 lb. '431.36 tonsi catalogued. 960.522 lb. 1428 80 tonsi were offered and 771.492 lb. (344.41 tonsi were sold. London spot. 77 7 B d. per174 words
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83 1939-04-20 7 AT th» annual general meeting of the Singapore Chinese Exchang? Brokers' Association held recently, the following officers were elected for the current year: president. Mr. Scan Mvi Sia. vice-president. Mr. Yeo Tock Kwang. joint honorary secretaries, Mr. Tan Swse Hee (English section) and Mr. Lim Peng83 words
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172 1939-04-20 7 FRASER COMPANY LIST OF CURRENT DIVIDENDS Books Co'npanv Dividend Clow Singapore. Apr. 19 5 p.m. rotal tor Date Ex. Div flninclal yrar TIN Ki:i;i:al 3d. Apr. 19 Larut Tin l>:.d. Apr. 2t> Takuapa 6d Apr 24 L'lu PU 4' Mm a Payable date to data Apr. 2U Apr 20 30%172 words
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Article583 1939-04-20 7 10 PER CENT. PAID DESPITE LOW QUOTA ONE MINE CLOSED DOWN OROPOSING the adoption of th» report and accounts at the annual meeting of Johan Tin Dredging Ltd. in Ipoh on Saturday, Mr. A. N. Kenion, the chairman, said Allowing for the very restricted quota583 words
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Article126 1939-04-20 7 London, Apr. 19. 'THE Prime Minister' 3 statement in j reply to a question in the Com- mons yesterday that he might be able to make some further statement soon about the Governments attitude to the proposal lor a Ministry of Supply has attracted considerable attentionBritish Wireless - 126 words
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Article72 1939-04-20 7 London Apr 19. rE President of the Board of Trade, Mr. Oliver Stanley, announced in the House of Commons that Sir Frederick Lelth-Ross. Chic Economic Adviser to the Government, would 1 lead a mission which would consult j with the Rumanian authorities for the purpose of devising72 words
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Advertisement470 1939-04-20 7 OVERSEACHINESE BR II KING a^m I CORP. lyjM Undertakes banking transactiorii ft every description Plans at your disposal tka multifarious services at its institution with branches all over South Cistern Asia connections in all principal cities of the World. Welcomes consultations on financial and investment problems and assures yot ot470 words
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Advertisement546 1939-04-20 7 BANK OF CHINA Incorporated In Chlnn >■ IvnaW C'ii.'i). 12. CecU Street -.iiuapar Telephones: Manager's O.Ti.r i.lll AwL Maf>a«er's Dflirr (Ml Exchange l)epl. '.111 (renernl O«fie* SIBH 9 Cable Address: !U N(..\l Paid Ip Capital Ch s In mm i:;-iu* Reserve Funds in ractm of (h. -ii.i. ,i i at546 words
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Advertisement137 1939-04-20 8 ALHAMBRA today 3.15, 6.15 9.15 p.m. 20th Century-Fox Great Dramatic Hit! C&° a S^ j^V ™&S/ A BARBARA HERBERT STANWYCK -MARSH ALL lAN HUNTER cesar romero LYNN BARI BINNIE BARNES JOHN RUSSELL A 20th C reeled by Sidnay lonfWld Ai>oe>o'« P-odviai *oymo«d o"* Century- Fox p|<> bb *<"*"»" s* 01137 words
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Advertisement53 1939-04-20 8 CEYLANG PHONE S£>7o 1 7.00 j NIGHTLY 9.30 I 'VALLEY of the GIANTS' IN TECHNICOLOUR. WKEK-END MATINEES: TEXAS RANGERS." Victoria Memorial Hall Sun., May 7th at 9. 15 p.m. ORGAN RECITAL BY WERNER BAER PRICES $1 and 50 cents NO KKSttULD SKATS. Other cinema entertainment announcements appear in pages two53 words
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Advertisement250 1939-04-20 8 POSITIVELY MUST FINISH TONIGHT! PAVILION sis 9i5 T o H F E T c r^so N T THORNE SMITH'S HILARIOUS SEQUEL TO "TOPPER" TOPPER TAKES A TRIP' x""*'^lK v A United Artists Picture Starring f^fM (fr&m ROLAND YOUNG JM Sl^J&I constakce BEHHETi jfed»L>-~ "^y?M BILI| E B JRKE RLA!I MOW:aAY250 words
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Advertisement199 1939-04-20 8 A NOTABLE COMPANION PICTURE TO "The CITADEL" THE FIRST OF A NEW SERIES OF FAMILY STORIES BY THE PRODUCERS OF THE POPULAR "JUDGE HARDY" SERIES I CAPITOL 1 L *g?gr' LEW LIONEL AYRESBARRYMORE LYNNE CARVER NAT PENDLETON JO ANN SAVERS SAMUEL S. HINDS WITH EXCELLENT SUPPORTING PICTURES TOMORROW I capii^ol199 words
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523 1939-04-20 9 Consul At Liverpool Is Named By The Prosecutor London, Apr. 19. A SENSATIONAL submission by the prosecution that a la- bourcr employed in the Royal Ordnance Factory at Euxton, Lancashire, had sold a highly confidential secret plan of the factory to the GermanReuter - 523 words
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Article62 1939-04-20 9 Chungking, Apr. 19. IN the circumstance, there is iiu possibility of peace. Gen. Chiang Kai-shek told foreign pressmen today. He said China had resorted to resistance t/ preserve her national lie, liberty and independence. The war would continue until these aims were achieved. Nothing wouldReuter - 62 words
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Article293 1939-04-20 9 Naval Strength In Far East Britain's Position Is Being Improved London, Apr. 19. i SUAVAL expert and men with l~l Far Eastern knowledge are most interested by the Admiralty's announcement of the recall of the 22-year-old r/aiser Cardiff to be replaced by a larger vessel. Some predict that thf 10.000-ton293 words
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Article80 1939-04-20 9 New York. Apr. 18. A PLAN to distribute surplus foodstuffs among lamilies with low incomes will be tried experimentally j in the near future. It was announced I by the Secretary ot Agriculture. Mr. Wallace. 1 A new system of food stamps will I be80 words
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Article80 1939-04-20 9 5,0 00 TANK ER CREW MEN CALLED OUT New York. Apr 18. rrENTY-FIVE oil tankers are reported to be tied up at the docts as a result of the strike, called by the National Maritime Union, which followed the collapse of negotiations be- tween the Union and tour larg" oilReuter - 80 words
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Article38 1939-04-20 9 |||ERR Franz von Papen. "ormer Chancellor of Germany in 1932, and the man who too* a prominent part in the lecticn of Herr Hitler as Chancellor, has been appointed German Ambassador to Ankara.— Reuter.Reuter - 38 words
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47 1939-04-20 9 •T*HE President of the Board of Trade. In reply to an M.P.'s suggestion yesterday for introduction of the barter or compensation system in AngloArgentine trade. Informed the House of Commons that he did not consider such a scheme necessary or desirable47 words
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Article86 1939-04-20 9 Rome. Apr 18. DROPOSALS that Hungary should i a'lgn her policy with the RomeBerlin Axis because of the growing strength of the peace bloc in L'uroioe are to be made to the Hungarian Prime Minister, Count Teleki. who arrived today accompanied by the Foreign Minister, Count86 words
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Article352 1939-04-20 9 Sabotage Behind Liner Fire Company Wan >rV arn^c! By French Police London. Apr. 19. AFTER a roost suspicious fire the 30.000-ton liner Paris sank at Le Havre tonight. Hitherto it has been impossible- to decide whether the fire < was mi accident or sabotage, but ofTi- rials have started anReuter - 352 words
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Article204 1939-04-20 9 "Injurious Boomerang." Says Mr. Cordell Hall Washington, Apr. 19. I MR. CORDELL HULL, Secretary ox State, emphatically denounced Germany* barter system as an injurious boomerang, in a statement last night. He d?c'ared the system wes:— i Firstly, a highly disruptive influence in the world of commerce: Secondly,Reuter - 204 words
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Article256 1939-04-20 9 London. Apr. 19 THE official urosrammf oi their Majesties' visit to America show.s that they will em or the United Bta»f-| at Niagara Fi>.lla ip.'e on the evenin? or .'vim 1. when? Mm? will be received' hv an official reception conimitt.ee I then pr<vi-rCin^ by trainReuter - 256 words
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Advertisement242 1939-04-20 9 TONIGHT Orchestral Concert 8.15 to 9.15 p. m. DINNER DANCE (formal) 9.45 to midnight OITSTANIMNG <\B.\R}:T ATTRACTION YhE 3 MANHATTANS MODERN AND J'ARODY ACROBATIC DANCERS Dinner $3.00 Non-diners $1.00 f>urHF«iTR% I Saturday— SPEClAL EACE DINNER RAHLKSOKdIESTRA DANCE CABARET. EXTENSION Directed by Dan Hopkins TO 1 A.M. AD&LPHI HOTEL UMimi 1242 words
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Advertisement413 1939-04-20 9 Glasses Yoa Meed By Everbright Option! Co. Guar.mteerf Mm* Satkfactor \nd I j»r-i Chare'-.. 19. CHULIA STREET. SPORE. C S. CHONC. Dr. of Opiomnry. INSURANCE FIRE-ACCIDENT MOTOR RDELIH GUARANTEE-MARINE WORKMEN'S COMPENSATION THE LONDON ASSURANCE HONG KONC. FIRE INSCE. CO.. LTD PHOENIX ASSURANCE CO, LTD WESTERN ASSURANCE CO. EAGLE STAB INS.413 words
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876 1939-04-20 10 The Straits Times SINGAPORE. THURSDAY, APR. 20, 1939. GIBRALTAR OR DANZIG In which direction will the Axis Towers strike next That further seizures of territory are In con-U-mplation admits of very little doubt, and action is more likely to be accelerated than retarded by the prospect of a successful end876 words
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Article319 1939-04-20 10 The proposals made by a United States Senator and approved by the State Department and President Roosevelt that, with the object of strengthening the democratic coun-' tries in case of war. the United Btatfll s!-ou!d obtain and maintain reserves: of 250.0000 tons of rubber and 60.000 j319 words
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Letter431 1939-04-20 10 Different View Of Million Gift OUR SOCIAL POLICY To the Editor of the Straits Times Sir, Your leading article headed "Straits Patriotism" articulates what ts in many people's minds and points a lesson often taught by history but seldom learnt. No section of the community can dispute431 words
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Letter208 1939-04-20 10 An Englishman Dons Nazi Spectacles To tbe Editor of the Straits Tunes Sir, I have read the various letters in reply to "An Admirer of Hitler," and although, as an Englishman, one cannot but appreciate the patriotism which actuates these sentiments, it has always seemed208 words
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Letter97 1939-04-20 10 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, Regarding the "Admirer of Hitler" correspondence, I take the liberty to endorse every word of "A New Recruit" in your columns under today's date relative to "Admirer of Hitler," but in my opinion he has expressed himself97 words
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Article845 1939-04-20 10 An Open Letter To Dr. Schacht The Indian nationalist riew of Naziism teas forcefully ttated in an open letter to Dr. Schacht. written by D. F. Karaka and published In the Bombay Chronicle when the late President of the Reichsbank arrived in that dtp some days ago.845 words
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Article750 1939-04-20 10 Suburban Snake W/HEN a senior membfr of the Government sorvic? returned n nu house on Mount Pleasant with bt« family the other day. after sh tit holiday, he mado a very unpleas.int discovery. Colled around the leg of a chair !n a room on th>» around750 words
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Advertisement375 1939-04-20 10 Be Careful m wearing unground Sunglasses, which jnay cause your eyes to be defective. (io to Nan Sin anci sec the modern frames fitted with Genuine Chance English Crookss' B or B 2 Dark glasses for Safe and Comfortable Vision. At J.YOO pe-.r pair. Nan Sin Optical House :C5, North375 words
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Advertisement82 1939-04-20 10 BOOKS TO IMPROVE YOL'R KNGLISii: Published by PITMAN. STANDARD ENGLISH Structure Style by E. H. Grout. A Practical guide book to study of the English language. Its grammar use In literature speech, etc. $4.50. IMPROVE YOUR ENOLI6H by W. J. Weston, This book deals with the u«e of English for82 words
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1150 1939-04-20 11 Partly Due To Army Demobilization BRITISH AMBASSADOR TO RETURN TO BERLIN Anglo-Soviet Conversations And The Pacific SPEAKING in the foreign affairs debate in the House of Ix>rds, Lord Halifax, the Foreign Secretary, dealt with a number of questions including rumours regarding Spain, the BritishReuter - 1,150 words
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Article57 1939-04-20 11 Stockholm, Apr. 19. |'HE whole of the 1935 class of cons- iripts and those of the 1934 class I who are trained for air defence have been called up for one month from May 15, thus Increasing Sweden's man power under arms from May 15Reuter - 57 words
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Article, Illustration270 1939-04-20 11 Smuts On Need For Vigilance Cape Town, Apr. 19. AUSTRIA was annexed because it was said that law and order was not being maintained there but that was not going to be said about the Union Government, declared the Minister for Justice, Gen. Smuts, introducing aReuter - 270 words
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Article113 1939-04-20 11 Statement By Premier Expected Today London, Apr. 20. IT is understood that at yesterdays meeting the Cabinet approved in principle a proposal to set up a body to deal with the question of supply of munitions and materials for the War Office consequent upon theReuter - 113 words
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Article74 1939-04-20 11 New Chinese Successes Shanghai, Apr. 19. *I*HE latest Chinese claims of sue- cesses Include an air raid on Talyuan, the Japanese occupied capital of Shansi, in which the Japanese military headquarters and arsenal and offices of the "puppet" Governor are stated to have been blown up.Reuter - 74 words
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Article242 1939-04-20 11 Desirability Of China's Help London, Apr. 18. IN the House of Commons, tne Prime Minister, Mr. Chamberlain, replied in the affirmative when asked by Mr. Arthur Henderson (Lab., Stafford) whether he would bear in mind the desirability of including China and other Far 1 EasternReuter - 242 words
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Article210 1939-04-20 11 Tokio Story Denied In Washington Tokio, Apr. 19. *PKE Foreign Office spokesman toda> 1 declared that the stay published by jthe Asahl Shimbun, that Preslde-.t I Roosevelt intends sending a personal note to Japan similar to the communications to Herr Hitler and Sl;;nor Mussolini, was210 words
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Article34 1939-04-20 11 Chicago. Apr. 19 |\R. BENES, who was ousted from the presidency of C*echo-Slovakia after the Munich settlement, has accepted the leadership of an International movement for the restoration of the Independence of Czechoslovakia— Reuter.Reuter - 34 words
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Article168 1939-04-20 11 London, Apr. 19. I*lllB year the British army manoeuvres, which will be held from about Sept. 15 to Sept. 23, '/til include a strategic road and rail move of the First Corps from Aidershot to Yorkshire and their purpose will be to practise on the large-scale functioningBritish Wireless - 168 words
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92 1939-04-20 11 London, Apr. 19. I"HE Chinese Ambassador to London Mr. Quo Tai-chi, addressing the British and North American Luncheon Club, expressed satisfaction that President Roosevelt was equaliy emphatic about Asia as about Europe. Stressing China's grim fight for international and political decency92 words
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Article145 1939-04-20 11 Dr. Goebbels' Eulogy To The Fuehrer Berlin, Apr. 19. THE Reich stands in the shadow of the German sword," declared Dr. GoebbeLs, the Propaganda MinLster, broadcasting a tribute to Herr Hitler tonight in connection with the Fuehrer's birthday tomorrow. Describing Herr Hitler as the145 words
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40 1939-04-20 11 Haifa, Apr. 19. More than 250 Arabs, many of them known terrorists, have been arrested by British troops and police in a big anti-terrorist drive which has been going on over the past 24 hours —Reuter.Reuter - 40 words
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Article246 1939-04-20 11 'Conflict Carried To The West' NEED TO PROTECT EASTERN FRONT Rome, Apr. 19. 'TRENCH intransigence toward Italian aspirations and the threatening attitude of Great Britain toward derman claims have carried the conflict to the Western front," says the weekly political review Critica Fascista. The decisive hour will246 words
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Advertisement8 1939-04-20 11 Sale of secrets to Germany alleged— page 9.8 words
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Advertisement23 1939-04-20 11 Don't be Vague i/ iisi» for \y, sO££; AGENTS JOHN LITTLE CO., LTD. iin^ P or.«ed. n u,i«<o SINGAPORE, KUALA LUMPUR. PENANG IPOH23 words
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535 1939-04-20 12 Discussions Going On With 1 nternational Committee "BEST NEWS FOR MONTHS," SAY LOCAL MARKET CIRCLES By The Straits Times Financial Correspondent. **TIIK best news that the Malayan tin industry has received for many months" correctly summarises Singapore market comment on the proposals535 words
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Article163 1939-04-20 12 sixr; \roi:i ADH I'HI IK) JI 1 ■pedal i) a r D uma mi in '•:il Concert 8.1.' to 9. 1S p.m. Uiiuii-r Daiice [Formal) 45 [■> Mldiugbt. CABBICK THEATRE, QETLAJKi Long Live Love Behind UieCurlain (Double Feature BgypUau Talklcsi at 7.4.j p m. l.ltl M UOltl II .i.l:163 words
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89 1939-04-20 12 I Win I) at the quarantine sta- tion at St. John's Island from the British vessel Thistleglen Iff days aro, the third officer of the vessel, Harry Robertson, agrd 23. single, of Sunderland. Durham, died from smallpox this morning He is believed to have contracted89 words
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Article113 1939-04-20 12 Mandi Safar In Johore Bahru (From Our Own Correspondent.) Johore Bahru, Apr. '20. JUJANDI Safer holiday in Johoro v ww observed yesterday. The bathing pagars along Stular.g Laut coast and Scudai were occupied by Malays practically throughout the clay. Some Maltyi had r>art,ej at the:r homes,113 words
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96 1939-04-20 12 The weights for the Special race tor horses class 4. over 6 fur. for the Singapore Turt Club mectinz are: A handicap for horses that have not v;on since May 1, 1938. Top weight not accepting weights to >e raised four pounds. Ree Jock96 words
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Article47 1939-04-20 12 U.S. PACIFIC FLEET MALAYAN TIN i From Our Own Correspondent.) London. Apr. 19. The Financial Times today asserto that the transfer of the United States fleet to the Pacific confirms that America recognizes the existence of a risk of Interruption of Straits supplies of tin-Straits Times cablesram.47 words
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Article140 1939-04-20 12 Cruiser Keturns After Refit EXERCISES OFF SINGAPORE I jCXERCISES in the vicinity of I I Singapore will be carried out by the cruiser Cornwall before she arrives at Singapore and during her stay here, on her way to re-join the China Station. The vessel is expected140 words
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Article81 1939-04-20 12 THE 7000-ton cruiser Achilles, from.l the New Zealand Division of the Royal Navy, anchored in the Outer Roads last night, and will leave for New Zealand on Saturday. Achilles, which arrived at Singapore yesterday from England and proceeded to the Naval Base, has been recommissioned by Captain81 words
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Article33 1939-04-20 12 THE Portuguese 966-ton escort vessel) Goncalves Zarco. on its way from j Macao to Portugal, is expected to ?rrive at Singapore on Monday. The vessel ha.= a complement of 12833 words
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Article113 1939-04-20 12 'From Our Own Correspondent London. Apr. 11. IT is announced by the Admiralty to- j day that the destroyer Stronghold.! now under refit at Devonport. will! leave about the middle of August for duty in the local defence flotilla at Singapore. Stronghold will be commanded by i113 words
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Article94 1939-04-20 12 it The Cinema I "Always Goodbye" (Barbara Stanwyck. Herbert Marshall. Ian liunter. Cesar Romero). >nth Century-Fox. At the Alhambra. A MAUDLIN drama with direct ap- peal to women is so deftly handled and mixed with manly humour that it gains strong a!'-round appeal. Barbara Stanwyck94 words
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Article43 1939-04-20 12 THREE people were Injured when a motor-car, stated to have been dimn by a European, came Into collision with a motor-bus at 9'i mile, Seletar Road, last night. All were taken to the Tan Tock Seng Hospital in an ambulance43 words
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281 1939-04-20 12 "ll' we are io develop these vast natural reserves which undoubtedly lie in the countries in the Far Kast, we must have trained trtiaam and workmen,"' stressed PmfeMMT C. A. Middleton-Smith in a talk on 'Far Eastern Problems" at thf Singapore Rotary Club yesterday.281 words
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Article, Illustration80 1939-04-20 12 Itie Fre.uh CunsUaie-ileneral ai S nyap->re. wMch KM MVMttf mo:-:rt from Robinton Road, to a house in most attractive surroundings at 5, Gallop RMd, adjoining the residence of the Consul-General, M. J. Pingaud. At a meeting of the Centre Inteliecluel Frances de Mala've to be80 words
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240 1939-04-20 12 "MALAY LANGUAGE HAS NO FUTURE IN MALA YA Dutch Educationist Makes Comparisons With N. I. "THE Malay language has no gradually replaced by Ena Hollander, who, with his you caravan from Holland to Javr.. Born in Java. Dr. Mees is a doctor of philology and has been teaching Malay in240 words
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Article137 1939-04-20 12 Food Exports On Up Grade (From Our Own Correspondent.) Batavia, Apr. 20. fUST as the possibility of war In Europe is stimulating demara for tin and rubber, there has been a remarkable increase in export ol i such commodities as tea. sugar and coffee from the137 words
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Article236 1939-04-20 12 Bathing From Motor Vessel COMRADE WAS SHARK FISHING .DATfiINC in the Singapore Outer Roads List nijrht near his ship i from which another member ol thi; 'crew ni shi'.rk Ashing, a European Hunan of the British motor venae! Hopccpov.-n, James Doufflaa Elliott, rot into difficulties236 words
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Article80 1939-04-20 12 J^AJOR J. D. Wya t. Scan" Local Force:, iG.S.O U). left Singapore but night by train for Kaala Lumpur. Mr. J.)ln> Hi'tiris hon treasurer of tli" Seiangor Asiaf- employment Committee, loft Btngapore la?t night by tain i < Lampur Sir Georno Elliot, a Ntw vUitor. arrived at S.ntjapore80 words
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Article31 1939-04-20 12 Shanghai. Apr. II ta claimed that Chinese troops have reat'hed within five mile-, of Canton and that the Japanese arc alleged to be considering evacuation of the city. —RouterReuter - 31 words
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Advertisement88 1939-04-20 12 The H£ur»7s)cu}efr« product W 4ayer| Wll 180 c c J^p H^ Bayer's TO NIC, the roboranf and sttmtfB^ lating remedy in oil conditions of weakw IW ness and exhaustion, loss of appetite and digestive disturbances, nervousness, weak3v ness of memory and rapid onset of fatigue. Jl r RELIABLE GENERAL (^J88 words
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316 1939-04-20 13 Alleges She Found Husband With "Ex-Cabaret Girl" COURT STORY OF VISIT TO FLAT IN KEONG SAIK ROAD EVIDENCE that she say, her Chinese husband in a k room with another woman was given by Dorothy Isabel Tan. a European woman. b?fore the Chief Justice,316 words
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161 1939-04-20 13 Valuable Record Of Activities Of Forces THE new Straits Settlements Volunteer Force Year Book, just published, contains a report of the activities of all the volunteer units in the colony. The Year Book which is well illustrated, describes the activities of the Settlements' Royal Naval161 words
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161 1939-04-20 13 "JAPAN could not find the resources or spare the time from her struggle with China to join Germany and Italy in a war." Mr. Mohan Lai Tannan, an Indian banker and educationist from Lahore, told a Straits; Times reporter on arrival at Singapore161 words
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Article162 1939-04-20 13 "Flowery Species In Willow Lane" IJP to very recent years, the word venereal has not been generally fsed except by the medical profession in Anglo-Saxon countries." said I)r Wn lien Teh, in an address to the Ipoh Rotary Club, yesterday in which he made I strong recommendations for fiehtniff the162 words
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185 1939-04-20 13 Query On Power Of P.C. To Search In Street POINT RAISED IN DISTRICT COURT THE question whether a police constable had the power to stop and search a person in the stree' came up in the Singapore Criminal District Court before Mr. L. B. Gibson yesterday during the hearing of185 words
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Article148 1939-04-20 13 A FINE of $1,500, in default of payment one year's rigorous Imprisonment, was passed by Mr. C. H. Koh, in the Singapore Fourth Police Court yesterday, on a 32-year old Hokkien, Wee Lin Teow, who was convicted on a charge of Importing 600 lbs. of148 words
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130 1939-04-20 13 A maintenance order made in Bsf- land in which a European, David John White, was ordered to pay his v.ife 1 is. a week, and hu, "three children 3.5. each weekly, was modified by Mr. L. B. Gibson, in the Singapore Criminal District Court yesterday. i130 words
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47 1939-04-20 13 A N Indian coffee hawker saved a Chinese woman who fell into the j srr. near the Cenotaph yesterday afternoon. He Jumped in and pulled out the woman, who could not swim, Sht jwas not hurt, but was take.T to ho3rpital.47 words
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502 1939-04-20 13 r\R. C. J. Paglar yesterday appcar- ed in the Singapore Traflie District Court on a charge of negligent driving along Grove Road on the night of Feb. 12. The complainant, a European, Mr. Frederick William Stephens, had al-l leucd in a letter tf the502 words
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Article149 1939-04-20 13 "SerioiM Mailer, Sa>s Magistrate I LOOK upon this offence as a .seri- (>us matter." declared Mr. Conrad Oldham. Singapore Second Police Magistrate, yesterday, addressing Gan Jol; Kirn B 32-year-ol<l Hainanese, who had pleaded guilty to a charge of failrrport as a police superv Accused wai sentenced149 words
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Article41 1939-04-20 13 "T< I! I of the Singapore Chamber of Commerce in the Legislative Council, to replace Sir John Bagnall, who has gOM on leaw, a general meeting of electors ot ihe Chamber will be held, at 2.15 p.m41 words
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Article, Illustration56 1939-04-20 13 Vies Rcvelli (left) the French Vice-Consul at Singapore. WMa going on leave early next month, chatting with M. Alphonse Lcsourd, on the latter's arrival' yesterday by the Felix Rousscl. M. Lesourd, uho is Irom the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Paris, will act for M. Rcvelli56 words
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275 1939-04-20 13 TWO Indian Mohammedans, \v A pore, were the contestingterday, when Pana Ibramsah, Soona Shaik Dawood, money c Ibramsah gave evidence that he was a partner in the firm of M. Pakir Mydin and Co.. of Chulia Street, and had been in Singapore for nearly275 words
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Article117 1939-04-20 13 Alleged Hold-Up Of W omaii CAKE HAWKER VS COMPLAINANT A LLFGED to havo held op a 4>). year-old Teoehcw woman cak< bawker at the point of a knife ar.d lobbeci hrr of si. 40. three Chin< youths. Lim Kirn Scni, a>zca '<• years. Srnh Chal Lai, 17.117 words
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Article96 1939-04-20 13 FLLIOTT Dvrtea, a Tamil C '-'employed ;is a clerk in the Kandang Kcrbau police station, was jres- terday exonerated from Mum i inquiry into a fatal motor acrid. :n held by the Singapore Coroner, Mr. W.G. Porter. The inquiry concerned the death of an elderly Chinese.96 words
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Advertisement130 1939-04-20 13 WOMEN'S j|| PERFECT jjl fN3sf'i^P/ hasn't taken &f^k m I feaW good hlaycrs long r* /o discover that I IVO.MEA'S Z)/4A'S /A fc tailored by I JB i Jan n SIMPSON of PICCADILLY, 7J 3 P^ rt/v ffc perfect golf slacks. The 111 1 jj »/^f //7 f/ ///f uiv/130 words
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Article185 1939-04-20 14 Refugees Pack Hong Kong, Says Mr. John Hands "LJONG KO:«"G is now so crowded that it is estimated there ar? 2.000 Mr John Hands. Hon. secretary and treasurer of the Selangor Asiatic Unemployment Committee, told a Straits Times reporter on his return from Hor.q; Kong in tii 1 P and185 words
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Article62 1939-04-20 14 A LLEGED to have been a member of an unlawful society— The Emancipation Vanguard of the Chinese Race "—Tan Chiew Sai. a 15-year-old Hokkien. appeared in the Singapore Third Police Court, yesterday. He claimed trial to the charge, and the case was postponed for mention Until Apr.62 words
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Article, Illustration1064 1939-04-20 14 Number Of Clinic& Should Be Doubled: Publicity Needed APPOINTMENT OF DIRECTOR OF SOCIAL HYGIENE ADVOCATED DECOMMENDATIONS for n«hting the widespread dangers of venereal disease in Malaya were made by Dr. Wu Lien Teh, eminent Straits-born Chinese public health authority speaking yesterday to1,064 words
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Article, Illustration31 1939-04-20 14 This is a corner of the assembly hall of the new Monk's Hill School, Clemenceau Avenue, which is to be opened next week. Straits Times picture.31 words
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279 1939-04-20 14 Visiting Professor's Tributes To Local Administration CAN safely say that, although I have visited many town? in the Federated Malay States, I have not seen any signs of misery and anything in the way of the poverty that is such a common sight in279 words
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93 1939-04-20 14 CURTHER poppy wreaths placed en the Cenotaph in memory of Mr. B. E. Ablitt. the well-known Singaporean whj died in England on Monday, include those from: G. O. C and Officers. Malaya Command: Gloria and Joe Holyoak: Mr. and Mrs. H. L. Manchester;93 words
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Article326 1939-04-20 14 peniesTheftFroui Taxi-Driver BOUND OVER IN SIM OF $100 1 fONVICTED on two chai I theft, Richard Taylor, aged .VJ. a lance-corporal of the Manchester Regiment, \va.s bound over in t!,« sum of $100 in one surety lor a period of six month.s. by Mr L. C Goh,326 words
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Article24 1939-04-20 14 THE annual tiffin of the Incorporated Society of Planters South Johore Branch) will be held at Betetar Oral Hotel on Sunday.24 words
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Advertisement84 1939-04-20 14 Amazing New Record -3 miles per MINUTE! On November 911 i., last yeai, Majoi Gardner created the amazing new. recoid of 195 m.p.li. on the Frankfurt Autobahn in Germany. His record-breaker was an M.G. 1086 c. c and. of course. Bo;c!i plujj 'verc used. No ecu- can go faster than84 words
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Advertisement45 1939-04-20 14 The specbf mineral oil concentrate with which the New Shell Motor Oil* are fortifed greatly increase! lubrication efficiency. A tough oil-film is formed vhich is so tenacious that there is no possible risk of meiai-co-metal contact, however strenuous the conditions. Asiatic retroteum Co., {S.S > Ltd.45 words
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Letter, Illustration1070 1939-04-20 15 Basis Of Planting In The Next Five Years To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir,— Adverting to the news in your Issue of Apr. 6, that agreement has been reached between Malaya and the Internationa] Tea Committee, whereby Malaya undertakes as an act1,070 words
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Letter109 1939-04-20 15 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir—The lofty views of the editor of the Singapore Herald cannot successfully neutralise your clear exposition of Japanese cultural aspirations." Japan's culture and aspirations will manifest themselves In the new paper in a form which will be nothing less than propaganda,109 words
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Letter, Illustration872 1939-04-20 15 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir,— "Tukang" once more solicits the hospitality of your columns not so much as to vindicate his suggestions, the benefits of which are so obvious, but to provide food for thought among Eurasians. Here are certain facts which ar»>872 words
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Letter247 1939-04-20 15 China's Goods For Chinese To Ihr Edi»nr of the Slraits Times Sir.— We all know that China at present is weak and poor. Tin' causes of her weakness ami poverty arc many, such as civil war.-., drought Hood and ■a forth; but the chid reason is 3m247 words
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Advertisement153 1939-04-20 15 MORE ENERGY B after a fortnight use of t Extensive tests carried out by doctors on a group of workers Sanato-gen invaluable In showed that normally only 8% of Nervous their energy remained at the end of Diseases, each days work. After only a Neurasthenia, fortnight's course of Sanatogen a153 words
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331 1939-04-20 16 Negotiations With Muslim Representatives Fail Rajkot, Apr. 15. IT is now definitely learnt that negotiations between Mahat- ma Gandhi and the Muslim deputationists regarding the personnel of Muslim representation in the reforms committee have broken down. The deputation met Mr. Gandhi for half331 words
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Article120 1939-04-20 16 Magistrate On "Shady Transactions" Trivandrum, Apr. 12. TTHE petitions filed by K. C. Mam1 men Mappillai, C. P. Mathen, K. M. Eapen and K. V. Verghese, directors of the Travancore National and Quilon Bank applying for release on bail were rejected by the District Magistrate120 words
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Article66 1939-04-20 16 Madras Premier Will Not Be Attending Colombo. Apr 12 IT is now definitely ascertained that Mr C. Rajagopalachari, Premier of Madras, will not participate in the Jaflna Tooth Congress The Youth Congress had entertained great hopes of the arrival of the Madras Premier A telegram was66 words
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736 1939-04-20 16 Landholders Express Fear Of Expropriatory Measures Lucknow, Apr. 10. DEFORE taking up draft resolution.s a number of speeches were delivered at the All-India Landholders' Conference yesterday by representatives of various provinces on the general condition of landlords. Mr. T. C. Goswami (Bengal) said that736 words
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Article74 1939-04-20 16 Hindi Teaching In Madras Madras. Apr. 8. *T*HE Madras Government has decided to introduce compulsory teaching of Hindustani in 100 more secondary m ho.ils in different parts of the presidency in the year 1039-10. It will he remembered that the compulsory teaching: of the language was first introduced by the74 words
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Article62 1939-04-20 16 Central Assembly Rejects Tariff Bill New Delhi. Apr If rE i»..--aembly this morning by 50 rotes to 37 rejected the recommended Tariff Bill embodying the terms of the Indo-British Trad.ment. The consideration of ttu- 3ill had been rejected by the A--m»!. day. The Congress Party md62 words
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Article50 1939-04-20 16 New Delhi. Apt IV A FTER the adoption of several ofrl- clal bills the Assembly adjourned sine die. Earlier, during the discussion of the bill to amend the Chlttagong Pert Act which was passed, members paid a tribute to the retiring Law Member Sir Nrlpendra Nath Sircar.50 words
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480 1939-04-20 16 Rajkot. Apr. 10 |I£PLYfNG to certain erittdMM in connection with hi* dancing attendance on the Viceroy and tecognLsing the authority of the Chief Justice ot the Federal Court though opposed to Federation. Mahatma Gandhi writing in the Hari]an says "I have no 3en.se480 words
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Article173 1939-04-20 16 80- Years-Old Pianist is Relieved By Kruschon Although old age has not yet k.nt this man from his occupation .1, piani-t. rheumatism did threaten to do so recently. "Two years ago." he writes. "1 wai suddenly taken with rheumatism, .ill down my left arm. I tried many173 words
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Advertisement130 1939-04-20 16 1 YI/^J^gfii^^SB^^^ U J A Tlil AL RUN IN AN OPEL WILL SHOW YOU WHY. PHONE 5418 BR1NKMAM1NL GRANGE.,ROAD*SINGAPORE, and KUALA LUMPUR STEADILY GROWING POPULARITY! Tlie lust few years in the history of the UNITED INDIA have witnessed a spectacular succession of one brilliant achievement after another. Speaking, particularly, of130 words
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Advertisement126 1939-04-20 16 BEER AT ITS BEST O(l/ mmm DARMOL PILK CIRI. Sf.T )iim-i, at tablets, ointnwm and .uppoxi ori^v Thr most thorough and quickest rum ,no»n 51. 70 set ia box. P.rtUcr cts lIARI CO., 19. Robinson Rd.. Singapore \ll Power B.ii* uljr M^Ezekiel Son} t.»lh. >{X OfR O\ll SIM,\Pt>K» IMMCSS:— 1.126 words
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327 1939-04-20 17 Chiang Stresses Its Importance To National Existence Chungking, Apr. 19. "IF ;i country is invaded by another and lacks the will to re- nst, it is not only a humiliation hut also a crime," declared Generalissimo Chian? Kai- hek in a radio broadcast to the327 words
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Article60 1939-04-20 17 Hone Kong, Apr. If. IN the ncstern sector ataag the Wot Kivor it is said the Ohihcse have surrounded the Japanrse at Samshui and have severed <he ('antnn-Samshui Railway. Th? Chinese, it is claimed, also occupied the Whit* Cloud Mountain Aenirirrme. on Canton's nortii-east oat! kirt.s. and60 words
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Article104 1939-04-20 17 'Counter-Drive Linked With Europe Crisis' Hon^ Konp, Apr. 18. HPHE British-owned daily Hongkong Telegraph, commenting en the Chiuccesset In the present counterollensive, ;>iys that final victory (or i assured. it the Western democracies can old China on a lar?e scale, the Tc legraph says, the104 words
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Article38 1939-04-20 17 TUNNEL UNDER THE KWAMMON STRAITS Tokio. Apr. 19. SHIMON'SEKI on the mainland wa' linked with Moji. in Kyushu, by a tunnel across the Kwammon Straits today. The tunnel is 1.320 metres Ions. The work occupied 32 months- I38 words
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Article198 1939-04-20 17 Tokio Likely To Follow Axis Powers' Lead Toklo, Apr. 18 PRESIDENT Roosevelt Intends to send a personal note to the Japanese Government similar to the communications to Herr Hitler and Signer Mussolini, according to the Asahi Shimbun. President Roosevelt will probably announce the readiness of theReuter - 198 words
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Article69 1939-04-20 17 Foochow, Apr. 19. JAPANESE warships twice at- tempted to land marines off Lienkiang, 20 miles north-east of Foochow, on the Fukien coast, but were repulsed by Chinese coastguards. In the first attempt three Japanese warships supported by planes took Dart. The second attempt occurred two hours69 words
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Article69 1939-04-20 17 End Of Long Siege By Japanese Shanghai, Apr. 19. TTIE capture of Ruling, famous mountain resort overlooking the Yangtse, is claimed in an official Japanese communique. The fall of Ruling marks the end ot a siege which lasted since last sum mer in which the defenders hemReuter - 69 words
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Article72 1939-04-20 17 Ruling (Kiangsi), Apr. 19. Seventy-eight foreign residents, mostly missionaries, doctors and Invalids, who had remained in Killing in spite of Japanese warnings, were found safe yesterday. The foreigners Included 40 Britons 28 Americans, two Germans, and six Swiss. Japanese gendarmes followed Japanese guards to pest foreign property72 words
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Article92 1939-04-20 17 Mr. H. G Barrle. a British doctor stated that, ore hour before the Japanese arrival the Chinese troops withdrew from Ruling through nine mountain passes. "Having stored lar?e quan 1, provisions, we were not thr with starvation." he said. Ruling remains virtually intact, the Chinese not having92 words
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Article59 1939-04-20 17 Gen. Chiang Kai-shek's villa was the scene cf disorder. This villa is larger than Chiang's Wuhan and Nanking homes. The second floor had apparently been occupied by Chinese officers Dr. H. H. Kung's bungalow stands opposite to Oen. Chiang's, across the Sung river. The Ruling Library, Military59 words
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Article125 1939-04-20 17 Chungking Experts New Offensive In North Chungking. Apr. 18. 'PHE Chinese military spokesman stated todi.y that the Japanese strength In North China had been greatly Increased recently, particularly in Shansi Province, where the Japanese concentrated eight divisions. The Japanese are evidently p' aiming something in North125 words
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60 1939-04-20 17 Ichang, Apr. 18. iy|ORE than 1000 Japanese troops '"were killed in a two-day battle at Hei'lutu, near Yochow in Hupeh province. The Chinese suffered 500 killed or wounded. The battle started on Apr. 15 and, as a result of the successful employment of mobile60 words
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Article45 1939-04-20 17 pHINESE public bodies in Shanghai have wired to Gen. Chiang Kalshsk congratulating the QencraUs~lmo upon the success, of the Chinese counter-offensive, adding. "Although isolated In Shanghai, the Chinejp neople here wholeheartedly support the National Government's resistance and reconstruction."— Central News45 words
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Article67 1939-04-20 17 Toklo. Apr. 19. C*OH tno ninth lime .since the outr break of the China war, the military war dead were endowed with posthumous honours yesterday. According to an Army communique posthumous honours were conferred on 187 officers and soldiers who were killed or succumbed to67 words
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Advertisement19 1939-04-20 17 THE MOST TALKED-OF SAFETY FEATURE IN y^m^ TYRE HISTORYOTpDimop V<\^\vJ^^Ba^Bi^r^T^>^^ UUNLOP RUBB£i< CU., IS.S. LIU. SINGAHui^. ivNANC t KLUMPUR,19 words
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Advertisement674 1939-04-20 17 wK*** A- gg mm She was lonely and naglected v > jnWW until she discovered how to PUT ON POUNDS OF FLESH IN 30 DAYS! Wfl^-lji V Here is giod news lor all who are thin, scrag ry y^^B^r and underweight. Every woman CM have a <f beautiful tigurc soft,674 words
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Article, Illustration442 1939-04-20 18 S.R.C. Beaten Four Goals To One At Anson Road TAKING full points from the S.R.C. at the Stadium yester- day the Sappers are now leading in the first division of the league, with 9 points from five games. The Malays have moved down442 words
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Article61 1939-04-20 18 Til.' following will NPCWMM "RocUites" in a cricket match on Sunday 3' 2 15 p.m. M«iMl the S.H.B.J.S.C. on tli. 1 S.H.B ground. S. Ortega. R. Pestana, R. Donough, Dharmaraj. J. Phang, L. Woodford, N. H. Llm. G. Singh. H. S.-hooliiiR, W. Dasa. B. r La/aroo. M.61 words
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Article218 1939-04-20 18 (From Our Own Correspondent) Johore Bahru. Apr. 19. A draw was the result of a cricket match played on the Civil Service Club padang today between the Johore Cricket Club and 3rd. A. A. Regiment Royal Artillery. Scores:— ROVAI \KiIU.I.KV Hope c Carey b Woodhull 20218 words
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Article110 1939-04-20 18 (From Our Own Correspondent) London. Apr. 12. lI7IIEN beaten in the semi-final of the Danish badminton championships, played at Copenhagen on Apr. 10, by R. C. F. Nichols. 15 10, 15 the Malayan player, A. S. Samuel, played below his best form. In the first round110 words
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Article20 1939-04-20 18 Providence. Rhode Island. Apr. 19. Archibald outpointed Rodak in the world's featherweight title flght here tonight Rcuter.Reuter - 20 words
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338 1939-04-20 18 Cold Storage Beaten 2-0 In B.H.L. Match WEARNES Sports Club maintained their unbeaten record in the Bu- siness Houses League yesterday when they defeated the Singapore Cold Storage by two goals to nil in a game played on the F. and N\ ground. By338 words
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Article277 1939-04-20 18 Foursomes For Next Sunday l The following Is the draw for partners lor the April Mixed foursomes competition to be j played on Sunday afternoon. Mrs. H. L. Armatl and G. V. Andrews, vs. Mrs. W. Gunstone and M. G. Harvey, j Mrs. E. A. Elder and277 words
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Article58 1939-04-20 18 The following will play for Public Services and Law vs. Etceteras on Sunday at 11 a.m. at S.C.C.:— i P. Bartrum, Dr. J. A. P. Cameron, IT. D. G. A. Cooper, A. F. Hunter, I J. E. Ji'an.s, R. M. Marsh, J. B. Pottrr. J. T. Rea, E.58 words
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Article195 1939-04-20 18 The following are the trams and starting times (or the women's golf match between Garrison Golf Club and Royal Singapore Golf Club, to be played at TangUn on Tuesday. (Royal s. O C. Players mentioned first). 3.45 p.m. Mrs. J. Moncur (10) vs. Mrs. J. A. Allen195 words
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340 1939-04-20 18 Keen Soccer In B. H. L. Game At Clerical Union DLAYING in a keenly contested Business Houses League soccer fix- ture on the Clerical Union ground, yesterday, the Uniteers l>eat the G.E.C. by four goals to three. Hartley, Uniteers' outside right,340 words
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Article281 1939-04-20 18 Two Goals To Nil (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur. Apr. 19 ON a water-logged ground on which ground passing was at a dUcount the Selangor Chinese, keeping the ball in the air with good heading, beat the Selangor Club in a first division281 words
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Article67 1939-04-20 18 H. N. Balhetchet reached the men's open final of the S.R.C. lawn tennis tournament played yesterday. He defeated A. Watts in straight sets, 6—3, 6—4 in the semi-final. Other results were: Men's Singles Handicap "A": O. E. N Oehlers '~3> beat C. A. Norris <_3, 6—4,67 words
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73 1939-04-20 18 Owing to breach by the Post Office Club of By.'-Law No. 6—registration--of the bye-laws governing the S.AF.A Leasue competition, the council has decided, that the second division <a> match. Post Office v.s. Mental Hospital. played on March 11, 1939, when Post Office won. shall73 words
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Advertisement68 1939-04-20 18 I MOTORISTS "7| appreciate that finer service which is only possible when equipment of superlative quality is used on repair jobs. Ufesj HP The above illustrated valve refacer together wjth other Black Decker equipment enables decarbonising and valve grinding to be carried out expeditiously. economically and with an accuracy otherwise68 words
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Advertisement92 1939-04-20 18 Jr"^gi^j pl^niLj Mi B_ilU I P-*1 -f.l I-j I 1/oss\\\S1 /0$$\ \\S A trial run in a B.S.A. Scout will quickly gives such perfect steering and convince you of the added pleasure road-holding. It also makes of front wheel drive motoring, possible the low build and comThis form of transmission92 words
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854 1939-04-20 19 Final Gallops For First Day Of S.T.C. Races A(iOOD numbtr of candidates entered for the Anniversary' Cup to W. run on Saturday were seen out at this morning's fast work on thp Bukit Timah course. Trainer Hobb's string has not arrived. The inner track854 words
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Article169 1939-04-20 19 YESTERDAYS results In the V MCA. open invitation tennis tourney are: Men's Handicap Doubles C. Reshty and Awab Talia <-15 3> beat P. J. Gould and M Lowry iscr.i 3—6. 6—3. 6—4. J. S. Fisher and If. Silversteln i+4> beat Ong Ch( w Bee and W.169 words
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Article48 1939-04-20 19 TTODAY'S sweer matches wHI he as below: Soccer: Div. 2A. Post Office vs. R.A.O.C. at stadium; Div. 28., V.M.C.A. vs. J.CS.A. at J.CS.A. 8.H.L.: Jacks S.C. vs. 0.C8.C.5.A. at SJI.C Other sports events are: Tennis: S.CC championships, S.R.C., S.C.R.C. and V M< A open tournament*.48 words
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Article372 1939-04-20 19 pHANGES have been made in the S.A.F.A. fixture list, as follows: DIVISION 1 Apr. 21: M.F.A. vs. S.C.F.A. postponed to Tuesday. May 23. at Stadium. Apr. 34: S.C.P.A. ts. R.E. postponed to Monday, Sept. 4. at .Stadium. Apr. 25: Manchester* vs. Police postponed to Tuesday,372 words
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Article134 1939-04-20 19 The Singapore Harbour Board seor- ed another victory in the second divii sion <b» when they beat the RAF., 'H.Q.) i—o at Cantonment Road yes J terday. They did U J?n:nst the nin of play.: j making the most of their opportunitiei i which the134 words
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Article45 1939-04-20 19 Lundon. Apr 19. Henry Armstrong, negro holder of the worlds lightweight and welterweight boxing championships, defends his welterweight title against the i British champion. Ernie Roderick, of i Liverpool over 15 rounds at Harrin- j gay arena on May 25.—Reuter.Reuter - 45 words
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Article60 1939-04-20 19 The Coiknrtng will play cricket for the Singapore Non-Benders vs RAF. I at Seletar on Sunday at 11.30 a.m.:— Brigadier C. A. E. Cadell. J. A. Dean fcapt), A. Gilmour, Comdr. H. J. Haynes, C. HeweUon, Major D. V. Hill T. J. Leijssius, Major A. Nevill, W. H.60 words
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Article253 1939-04-20 19 FAVOURITE BEATEN OUT OF PLACE 'THE City and Suburban Handicap run over one mile at Epsom yesterday resulted: Mrs. Lionel Corbetfs. Bistolfi (Harry Wragg) 1 Major H. T. Barclays Mormon d Hill (Carslake) 2 M. Boussac's Taram iG. Richards) 3 Fourteen ran. Won by flve253 words
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Article107 1939-04-20 19 The R-V «Blakan Mati) beat the S.CC. II by two goals to one in a friendly came of soccer on the padang yesterday. The Gunners led one-nil In the first half through a penalty kick converted by Bcddered Shortly after the resumption Gjetzee scored for the107 words
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Article45 1939-04-20 19 Home socrer matchei played yesterday mult'd: FIRST DIVISION Leeds 2 Huddfrstield 1 Portsmouth 2 Grtmsby 1 SECOND DIVISION. West Bromwlch 0 Swansea 0 SOITHKRN Aldershot 1 Port Vale 0 Sc utlji nd 0 Ipswich v SCOTTISH SE( OND Lri'n 1 St Bernard's 145 words
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Article45 1939-04-20 19 FO URTEEN A-SIDE RUGBY PROPOSAL The New Zealand Rugby Union Executive has decided to suggest at next year's Empire Conference that rugby teams should be 14 a-slde in order to avoid the return of the wing forward It is thought this would mean bitter rugby.45 words
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Article14 1939-04-20 19 Ireland and Scotland diew one-all In the amateur football International yesterday.14 words
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Article39 1939-04-20 19 Only two tie.s were decided yesterday in the S.C.R.C. lawn tennis tournament. Results: Men's Singles handicap "A": John Lim (—l2) beat Seah Kens giew I—6' *—2, 6—4;6—4; Tan Yong Poh <—6» beat Loh Poon Up (—<) 6—4,6—4, 7—l.39 words
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Article25 1939-04-20 19 Tbe Singapore Chinese A.A.F. beat the Philippine'* volley ball team by 63 points to 33 at tbe Happy World last evening.25 words
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208 1939-04-20 19 DAD light prevented the completion of the mixed open doubles semi-final of the S.C.C. lawn tennis championship on the padang yesterday between E. C. Cherrington and Mrs. Sewell and Mr. and Mrs. Warden. The score was B—6. 6—o. 6—6 when play had to stop.208 words
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Advertisement97 1939-04-20 19 S.T.C. SUMMER RACE MEETING STARTS ON SATURDAY. DON'T BET IN THE DARK! BUY "RACEFORM" AND BACK WINNERS. FROM YOUR NEWSAGENT OR BOX 724 G. P. 0. SINGAPORE. "llrnry. art they l—i«| lirdutdiu M<*n, n Lalkrt Ska*. ncvT" iNo M j.ljm. l>..r ti une-o-oth cunif..n nukn a man lingT f~ 55?97 words
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Advertisement45 1939-04-20 19 k YOU'LL EHJCN 1 made fro* fresh f orange juice ft THE DRINK \yV OF THE YEAR OBTAINABLE EVERYWHERE MUST BE KEPT ON ICE BOTTLED BY FRASER NEAVE LTD. PHONE SINGAPORE 5886 SERVED AT THE "MONICO" NEXT DOOR TO THE PA ILIO\ CM EM A45 words
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Article, Illustration139 1939-04-20 20 (Above) Leaving the Duke of York's headquarters, these representatives of the famous London Territorial re* riments are on their way to recruit In the streets for their battalions. (Right) These signs indiiaia some of the steps being taken to double the Territorial139 words
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A Malayan Bungalow
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Title Section17 1939-04-20 1 in A Malayan Bungalow STRAITS TIMES WEEKLY SUPPLEMENT EIGHT PAGES SINGAPORE, THURSDAY, APRIL 20, 1939. No. Itis.17 words
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Article, Illustration974 1939-04-20 1 School Course Needed 'fHIS article is by DC. uho has Hied for many years in Malaya and has had much experience uith Chinete amahs JV/I \l i: LAVERTY, of Castle Ifl House, Rahenj, Dublin, would like to exchange recipe> of Irish974 words
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Article301 1939-04-20 1 Louise Gordon Stables On- THI-: Batanl inclinatkM ol Urn awraKf woman to tmplo) h<t i«i<l moments on some piwa of fancy work 1.-ads. it MX be M mitted. to a food (Lai of mi,(linrted ffTort There are homo, wher, par-. or needlework adorn every ivaiiable301 words
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Article, Illustration55 1939-04-20 1 tJIOHI Mr, A F. Lang, ri;> of the new Officer Commanding, Nu 2 0 5 (General Reconnaissance Squadron, R.A.F Singapore. Winy Commando Lang. I HI Miss Elea nor li wi il-iiitlih-i nf Mr. \V. 11. H. Bver\ of X i s h v Cottage. IMf, Suffolk, who U staying with55 words
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Advertisement83 1939-04-20 1 coU!. nut iiivi enjoyod ilu- rick, crisp Whaal Bbv— r. lUii have you tasted this deticiowi Criaphread hot? Warmed, or lijlith toasted, IVok Preaas Vka Weal kim-s to the palate .i BCW sens.itioii. v\ hieli appetite ll never t«K> jaded to appreciasei I til IKMI>-l>lliUli|]^. llOlltllpreaervoMt (|ualities are known to83 words
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Advertisement108 1939-04-20 1 Table Linen Uniwua] Inexpertpivt) 18 Battery Rd. ni nin ist fi7or. "<> n e 714.> _^^J U intntctn runes forty the secrri ti J Wrt^k W VITORMONL MMlSllßWk^a^B W CREAM jgr "^^^SjV^ ■Q aaaaaJ'sa* T^^V 1 Eg' V j asV ssst-it vA^akkkJfl^afl Ft !ggHr Tjt at «lsmsMßwfX^fa^ m 3 Nothing108 words
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Article, Illustration1259 1939-04-20 2 Alyse Allynghame - Alyse Allynghame By IHEAR from the Queen's dress designer that a small collection of models was taken to Canada on the Duchess of Bedford, which sailed from Liverpool last week. The models are being sent so that the designs and materials may be a slight1,259 words
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Advertisement192 1939-04-20 2 JUST UNPACKED LADIES HAND EMBROIDERED BLOUSES AITRACTIVE NOVEL DESIGNS IN MULTI UNI-COLOURS VISIT i:\kly CHOTIRMALL'S 41-43, HIGH STREET. FILM STAR STYLES lluir mved by Ufitiio ''°AeWLiv I'ci in mt-thcxl riscmbles 4. J(F that, ol Hollywood Film Stars. Clear waves ;md MifiA? A nlci lar i i urls arc O»» ■'JS192 words
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Advertisement370 1939-04-20 2 THERE'RE NO DULL WOMEN f C-TVo f-ach has an Individual u< tuiv. ninnni'riMii or feature, which, with tlir MrKCt hat. can b< i /^^^g^or^^by into PERSONAL CHARM. Now, ]»t us CboOM fur jou I £^^M^mU|^2Xi a new GAGE Hat or a Paris Chic Hat to complete I \>j99Bl Vn I370 words
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Article, Illustration529 1939-04-20 3 Georgina And Thea - Evening Bag And Shoes To Match Complete Your Ensemble Georgina And Thea By Here Smartness Is Not Expensive THE perfect finish to a chic evening get up is undoubtedly to have a matching sot of shoes and handbag. This final touch of sophistication is reserved for the extravagant minority at529 words
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Article69 1939-04-20 3 IT is sometimes a little difficult to find a christening present which is modern, yet which has sufficient intrinsic beauty to be lovely long after its "modernity" is a thing; of the past. However, your choice is easy when you see some of the new christening gifts69 words
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Article, Illustration15 1939-04-20 3 A dainty evening gown in brmm taffeta tff*cttMts qt'UUd on the skirit and ttetM*.15 words
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Article270 1939-04-20 3 JtAISTED toilet accessories are very popular, and easily kept clean, too, as they are merely wiped over with a damp cloth and poVshed with a little furniture cream when soiled Sets of hair brushes, mirrors and clott.es brushes are jilted into matching trays for the dressing270 words
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Advertisement251 1939-04-20 3 THE WEIHAIWEI EMBROIDERY Co. 106, HIGH STSEET. SINGAPORE. A visit to our shop will convince you that we can supply anything you may require. ALWAYS HAVE BIG QUANTITY OF STOCK Teak and Camphorwood Chests, Cabinets, Tables, etc. tarred I-acquer, Cork Pictures, Ivory, l.ii'i-n Table Cloth, I.uiirheun Srts, etc. Jewellery, Pongee251 words
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Advertisement168 1939-04-20 3 ALMOST MISSED HIS LEAVE/ fl s3l^^^^^^ nr «n r I ALUft)L» r tTiR; I JUS' CA\ T 1 cAv/r /^l o i i \^m i I MORNI»JG-A\P VOl'^MK MARY, THAT'S i| V WORK PILING LIP AVIdT^ I MANI D£TTEn VJn/ >^^' COME HOME UTTERLV>AJMLS WHV jWl >v GfT SLOVVER I168 words
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Advertisement85 1939-04-20 3 Qlostbra. Being v/ell-grcomed is e»tential to success. Other* judge you by your appearonce. There is no excuse for untidy hair! The daily use of just a few drops of Glostora assures you ot being always well-groomed. Hpthersills HttlClt RCMIDV MR^RaLJ Quickly Relieve; jyjjf Travel Sickness Business Hours: From H a.m.85 words
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Article, Illustration1199 1939-04-20 4 Diana Dane - Grey Is Favoured By Smartest Women Millinery Modes— Diana Dane By O7HEN I remarked some time nun thai grey «/aa featured in several London dress houses, I hardly ight the colour would take i-iiL-h ;i firm hold on the affections of well-dn women as it has during the past few1,199 words
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Advertisement530 1939-04-20 4 Septic Germs Lurk Everywhere The Least Scratch will let them in! Why do surgeons take such elaborate FIKSI Put them into practice by precautions in the operating theatre keeping a tin of Cuticura Ointment Because they know that septic germs handy and u«ing it promptly on al! lurk everywhere. You530 words
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Article, Illustration228 1939-04-20 5 I EFT: Not an Arctic fashion (first), but ii>orn at a race meeting at Nash, near Bletchley recently. Second: Field Marshal Goering, during a recent visit to Italy, wore a hair net on the tennis court at hia hotel. Third: A novel skull cap fashion decorated228 words
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Advertisement14 1939-04-20 5 l'fiil ll d yW. fei/^ A/^I/^I YA in en excellent food from birth onwards.14 words
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1050 1939-04-20 6 HealthyServants Essential In The -Home Children's Health Depends On That Of All Adults Around Them Says Dr. Fairfax Hall In This Article In Parents' Magazine FOR many years we have realised how necessary it is to protect our children from persons with active tuberculosis. The importance of this has been1,050 words
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Article, Illustration29 1939-04-20 6 WHY not Up this dress in some light material. It is in sage green and features a tucked bodice and pleated skirt with a royal blue chiffon handker«fc chief.29 words
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Article, Illustration37 1939-04-20 6 Lace Edging wy :> deli hi vi c* n i In uiiiic organ v:;;. nttl it bailee and ■>;" pu h< m "f the very Full s;.iri Itk a li'.r-l of r,r< <• i t i'eta v.ilh mwJtl-coloand la>e eJsin;.37 words
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Article, Illustration393 1939-04-20 6 Smocking, Tucks Quilting JJAXD-VVORK is much used in the decoration of some of the smartest of the new season's dresses. It is always used with discrimination and If invariably part of the design of the garment itself rather than some kind of decoration tacked on to the blouse or dress393 words
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Advertisement443 1939-04-20 6 ANNOUNCEMENT WAIT FOR ONLY TWO DAYS MORE Come Get from the New Shop BETTER IGGER ARGAINS THAN EVER EFORE THE LATEST Silk Materials New Lingerie Ladies dress making a speciality. VISHNU SILK STORE, 46, NORTH BRIDGE RD.. PHONE 4546. "HAZELINE* <r\ SNOW" \5fC Banishes <■ y "Shiny Sim" jfe~ 2443 words
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Article700 1939-04-20 7 Molly Gordon Hargrave - Molly Gordon Hargrave By \UHEN I was under ten, I used to think how dreadful it was that older people no longer cared to eat sweets before breakfast. I don't mind, now When I was under 20, I used to i hink how700 words
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Article, Illustration75 1939-04-20 7 —Afternoon lit' UK i.s a selection of smart afternoon wear frocks. Top left is a Utttnetim frock in black and whitt striped crepe. Centre illustrates a printed crepe with black and nary jersey cloth, featuring the smart full front. This much l is by Waingarten. The third drr.ss. also of75 words
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Article340 1939-04-20 7 4 PRETTY idea for a lamp shade. which can easily be carried out at home. caYs only for a sixpenny skein of rug wool and a cheap parchment foundation. Choos* wool to match one of tlie tones in the colour scheme, divide it into three equal lengths, and340 words
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Article, Illustration238 1939-04-20 7 A FRYIHC, PAN :ch«-h her «M| burnt easily can spoil all the fi'Od cooked in it. Usually, the fact that it continually burns is merely became the pan uus 'H't properly "seasomii'' before being usea. So the next time a new frytr,g pan makes its appearance in238 words
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Article161 1939-04-20 7 Crinolines Of Lace THE newest crinolines arc being made from the very loveliest materials. Lace with a raised flower design is a charming crinoline material. Fine organdies finished with ruches of taffeta running from the waist to the hem are daint> M tight bodices and hoop. <1. full skirts. Soft161 words
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Article102 1939-04-20 7 Fes too ns Of Velvet thmt MM flounces k are caught up by jistoons of matching ribbon vclce*, the MM telvet being used to adorn the top of the off-the-shoulder corsage. Some dresses, however, BMsA are made of heavier fabrics suci. as :utin are held out at the hem by102 words
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Article120 1939-04-20 7 Em broidered In Dia mante ORGANDIE, embroidered in self colour in an openwork design is often used for these dresses. And even lovelier effects are gained by embroidering the organdie all over in diamante ot paillettes. There are. too, evening gowns of linen or pique which are cut on very120 words
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Advertisement109 1939-04-20 7 TMAIDEN FORM presents "*y> OR ANT OTHER M EVENING GOWNS Wu fUf Daiiqocd to tki JMr- I^^^,^. «e«d» of the itropl«n node. J^P "^^^m; fhsi H lf -W«y" b«dJe»jM^ W bratiUr* it •lio id»ot mWt Ml v (JL ««y «v«iiliig ao«>. Sptcially MTf d*vii«d stey< «r» io or. Xl I109 words
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Advertisement269 1939-04-20 7 Just arrived a laree and exquisite shipment of Ladies' sil* underwear. These are cut in special style and designs to »><" in the ideas or 1939. Also handkerchiefs, table cloths luncheon mats, counterpanes, hand-bag.s, cloisonne wares, puree lain wares, jade trees, teak and camphorwood chests, rtc. ALL SUPERIOR QUALITY and269 words
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Article782 1939-04-20 8 Descriptions. Approximate Prices Notes. Apples (green) 3 6 cts. each Very sood. Apples (red! 4 5 each Sweet. Bananas (green) 01 each Large. Good ffinTMit fTtiT li each Scarce. Bananas (yellow) 08 tor tea Nice flavour Chicocs lit each tmmm Large. Scarce. Grapes (red) 25 a pound782 words
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Article395 1939-04-20 8 ITALIAN cooking aluay.s sugges the pates which are exceeding ly nourishing and delicious yet seldom uned in other countues. Shaped like shells, dice, and the like, they are quite easy to cook They should be dropped into boiling, salted water, allowed to simmer till tender, and then395 words
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Article135 1939-04-20 8 A TASTY curried fish tiffin costs very little if prepared in the following manner. Boil ahont one kati of ikan kurau. Melt one ounce of butter in a saucepan, add six tomatoes, two small onions, peeled and chopped and cook gently. Mix one tablespoonful of curry powder and135 words
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176 1939-04-20 8 PARTICULARLY notice- able in the Orchard Road market at present is the remarkably pood pork being offered for sale. Excellent cuts of leg and loin are available at 35 cent^ a lb. and boned and rolled portions can be had at 40 cents a176 words
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Article128 1939-04-20 8 Mir ill as 'THIS Spanish street is quite easy to viakc. Roll one pound of icing sugar till free from lumps and mix into it a quarter of a pound of finest desiccated coconut. Break up the ichite o/ an egg, knead it in, and then divide the mixture into128 words
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Advertisement159 1939-04-20 8 P^P^^^^^^a^n^^*~ Never neglect a scratch— however small. Vm Q x The moment the skin is broken a path "■■l for germs is opened. b surclv se Dettol nee pwpon PV against infection. Vet lor all its high V JUST a 1 germicidal efficiency, it is C£f*a^£|* non-staining, non-poison- ous, even159 words
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