The Straits Times, 18 September 1939
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Title Section38 1939-09-18 1 FINAL EDTN. The Straits Times [ESTABLISHED NEARLY A CENTURYJ MALAYA'S LEADING NEWSPAPER— LARGEST NET SALES 16 PACiES SINGAPORE, MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 1939. PRICE 5 CENTS The Straits times 16 PAGES SINGAPORE, MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 1939. PRICE 5 CENTS.38 words
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Advertisement342 1939-09-18 1 Mm MIEN CHONG or SMART TAILORING M Colemao Si. Singapore. —Phone 4816- SINGAPORE, 140 CECIL ST. ('PHONE S47U Ta> t erfo Ingersoll-Rand p. Dl JACKHAMERS p»l H Are Far Ahead of UH W Their Weight Class in DRILLING SPEED Mpr Y ou wiU ab!e to get o»«- thir d more342 words
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Advertisement212 1939-09-18 1 KUALA LUMPUR, 25, JAVA ST. ('PHONE 3683). CUv flXvvointmtnt tFUR FELT HATS Made by England's Premier Hatters »|p|pf^^^ iiftalfe^ ...Faultless in Shape and Comfortable in Wear. EXCLUSIVE MODELS AT 59.75 IN FASHIONABLE SHADES OF BROWN, GREYS AND BEAVER. ROBINSON CO., LTD. THE CHILDRENS' MODELS jLjMHP> For Boys and Girls from212 words
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Advertisement19 1939-09-18 1 for PERFECT STYLES in DRESSMAKING READYMADES Call at MADAME PAGE'S SALONS 13, Battery Road, Singapore. HOTEL MAJESTIC Kuala Lumpur.19 words
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Advertisement648 1939-09-18 2 CHIA— LIM.— Toe marriage of Dr. CHIA CHIN TIONO. eMest son of Mr. it Mrs. Cnla Keng Tye of Singapore, and SIEW LAN. eldest daughter of Dr. Mrs. Lim Chwce Leong of Penang, took place at Ashford, Middlesex, on September 16. KVEniTT— HOCHSTADT— On September 14, 1939 at the Registry,648 words
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Advertisement606 1939-09-18 2 FOR SALE FOR SALE first Duality hand sawn bellan. Sizes 3" x 6" x 12° up to 16' and 3" x 5" x 12.' Immediate delivery 300 tons. Apply F.N. LJm Co., Bintulu, Sarawak. FOR SALE. Motor boat. Thorny croft engine. Teak body. 25' x B. 25 h.p. Comfortable seat606 words
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Advertisement669 1939-09-18 2 PERSONAL LADYSMALL wishes to inform those who attend the musical mornings at the Colonial Secretary's House that the morning arranged for Wednesday, Sept. 20. has been postponed to Wednesday, Oct. 18. There will also be a musical morning at Mrs. H. D. Mundell's house on Vedncsday, Oct. 4. 3USINESS PREMISE?669 words
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Advertisement669 1939-09-18 2 AUCTION NOTICE MORTGAGEE'S SALE Of freehold Singapore properties. At the saleroom of Messrs. Cheong Koon Seng 5s Co., Ltd., No. 10 Chulia Street, on Wednesday, 27th Sept. 1939. at 2.3« P.M. Lot 1. Valuable freehold land and house.* Nos. 669/675 (odd Nos. only) Gaylang Road, Singapore, approximate areas 5,646 sq.669 words
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Advertisement619 1939-09-18 2 TENDERS P. W. D. TENDER NOTICE. TENDERS will be received at the office of the Town Engineer, Kuala Lumpur, up to 2 p.m. of the 26th September, 1939, for the construction of Milk Depots and Quarters at the following places: (1) Cattle Quarantine station. Bungsar Road. (3) Sentul Road, (3)619 words
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Advertisement405 1939-09-18 2 BUSINESS CARDS Etc 'massage hall MANICURE AND MASSAGE Mrs. HARU and Miss HANA 60, WATERLOO STREET. Telephone 7467. PORT DICKSON FOR SALE 'TONY'S* 71 MILE, COAST ROAD. (Furnished or I'nfiirnLshed) Large house on sea front comprising spacious bedrooms with tiled bath rooirs; extensive lounges, dining room, offires. etc. Modern sanitation;405 words
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Advertisement425 1939-09-18 3 SHIPPING ANNOUNCEMENTS P. 0. BRITISH INDIA AND APCAR LINE. < (Incorporated in England* PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL S.N. Co. MAIL PASSENGER AND CARGO SERVICES I Owing to the uncertainty regarding the actual date of arrival and departure oi the Company's steamers due to the outbreak of hostilities list of Sailings is425 words
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Advertisement342 1939-09-18 3 (Incorporated In Japan. GENERAL PASSENGER AGENTS FOR CUNARD WHITE STAR LTD. TO HONGKONG, SHANGHAI AND JAPAN. 1J HAKUNA MAPL Sepi 17 TO CALIFORNIA FROM THF. ORIENT VIA HONOLULU ASAMA MARU leave Hongkong Oct. 5 TATSUTA MARU leave Kobe Oct. 28 TO VANCOUVER SEATTLE FROM JAPAN i HEIAN MARU leave Kobe342 words
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Advertisement729 1939-09-18 3 g MHMM^b^PßJ^PEH^U^oV ll 9 llll^' l LUXURIOUS ONE-CLASS MOTORSHIPS Cabins with Private Bath— Fvreltent Cnislnr To: MARSEILLES LONDON ROTTER- To PALESTIM r., ROTTERDAM AND DAM AND lOrr,NHSUfcn rnprVHir.riu SELANDIA Sept. 26 COPENHAGEN BORINGIA Oct. 17 PANAMA abL. Sept. 18 LALANDIA Nov. 7 rt JUTLANDIA Nov. 28 INDIA Oct. 8 MKONIA729 words
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Advertisement421 1939-09-18 3 MANSFIELD ft CO., LTD. Ocean Building, Collyer Quay, Singapore Tel. 1151 Chartered Bank Building, Penang Tel. 1366 BLUE FUNNEL LINE. Owing to the outbreak of hostilities the arrival and departure dates of the company's vessels are uncertain. The best services possible are "being maintained to United Kingdom Ports and Havre,421 words
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515 1939-09-18 4 Lower Supplies Of Ore Due To Restriction Scheme THE Straits Trading Co. Ltd. is to pay the usual half-yearly dividend of 75 cents a share, for the half-year ended June last, the same rate of dividend as has been paid for many half-years. The515 words
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205 1939-09-18 4 IN one more respect Great Britain is on the way to become self-supporting— in the manufacture of glass for spectacle lenses. For many years, while the actual manufacture of lenses has been in British hands, the "white glass" needed tc make them was not produced205 words
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Article1275 1939-09-18 4 Fraser And Co.'s List SATURDAY, SEPT. 16, 1 P.M. MINING Buyers Sellers Ampal Tin (4s) 5b 5s W Austral Amal. (5s) 6s W 6s 3d x.d Austral Malay 37s 39s Ayer Hltam (5s) 23s 24s Ayer Weng ($1) .95 1.05 Bangrtn Tta ($1) 20s 21s1,275 words
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192 1939-09-18 4 IUEVV attempts at outrages by I.R.A. are expected by Scotland Yard, it was announced in London recently when Sir Philip Game, the Commissioner, issued an appeal for help to all hotel, boarding-house, and lodginghouse keepers. The appeal stated: "Agents of192 words
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Article87 1939-09-18 4 Singapore, Sept. 16, noon. Rice Siam West Coast No. 1 No Stock Siam West Coast No. 2 No Stock Slam West Coast No. 3 No Stock Siam Broken No. 1 $112 Siam Broken No. 2 $108 Siam No. 1 $195 Slam No. 2 $180 Slam No. 387 words
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677 1939-09-18 4 Controller Of Labour On Need For Better Standard Of Living (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Sept. 16. A SCHEME for making continuance of rubber restriction conditional upon acceptance by other producing countries of a principle of raising labour wages to afford estate677 words
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189 1939-09-18 4 FRASER COMPANY LIST OF CURRENT DIVIDENDS 8, Books Company Dividend Close TIN Austral Amal l>,4d. Sep: 1 Katu 6d. No. 21 Sept. 16 Kramat Pulal 2^% Sept 6 Malayan Tin 2',^ Rawang Tin Fields l'^d. No. 14 Sept. 21 Renong Consol 6d. No. 27 Sept. 23 Southern Malayan 2Vi Suncel189 words
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Advertisement113 1939-09-18 4 THE NEW ANTISEPTIC— six times stronger than Carbolk Acid NON POISONOUS SAFE PLEASANT TO USE. For all general Medical St Domestic purposes where a disinfectant is required. Obtainable at all Chemists and Stores. Sole Distributors CRAFTON LABORATORIES Ltd.— Singapore KuaU Lumpur. [very thinking Woman %/OVALTINB' *m mm rfeA Jlfl *ll113 words
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Advertisement29 1939-09-18 4 JL BRITISH if \a EXPfINDED mP MEETS REQUIREMENTS l|& M&k BRITISH STANDARD lli^Jr SPECIFICATION FOR 1| EXPANDED METAL. COMPLETE RANGE OF MESH-GAUGE STOCKED. McALISTER CO., LTD (Incorporated m S.S.)29 words
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FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL NEWS
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Article756 1939-09-18 5 TIN COMROL PRICE INTRODUCED INDUSTRIALS IN GOOD DEMAND »;> Our I inaiK-ial Correspondent. Singapore, Sept. 18. TH1 week-end has produced several items of major importance to this country. Chief of thes- is the announcement that from to-day the Governor, under powers conferred by the Defence Regulation!, has756 words
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275 1939-09-18 5 Full Production For All Except Malayan Producers ALTHOUGH the tin production and export quota for the third quarter has already been revised twice, informative circles in I>ondon consider it likely that the quota will airain be raised to-day, according" to275 words
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Article101 1939-09-18 5 POURING the week ending Sept. 9. U 1939. exports of canned pineapples from Malayan ports amounted to 26.349 cases, of which 18,609 (.71 per cent.) cases were to the United Kingdom, 507 (2 per cent.) cases to the Continent of Europe; 6.050 '23 per cent." cases101 words
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Article194 1939-09-18 5 The following are the exchange rates this morning according to the daily circular issued by the Hong Kong and Shanghai Banking Corporation SELLING London T.T 2 4 1 16 London demand 2/4 1/16 Rate for freight payment 241 8 Lyons demand 2050 Switzerland demand 205 121 2 Hamburg demand194 words
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Article99 1939-09-18 5 THE Governor, in exercise of the powers conferred upon him under the defence regulations, has fixed the maximum price for the sale of tin. An announcement to this effect is contained in a Government Gazette Extraordinary i-.sucd last night. The order states that "no person shall99 words
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248 1939-09-18 5 Dividend Of 71/-,7 1/-, Per Cent. A NET profit of $57,633 was earned by Sungei Bagan Rubber Co. Ltd. in the year ended June last. This compares with $77,573 earned in the preceding year. The amount brought forward from 1938 was $73,006, making a total248 words
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Article74 1939-09-18 5 London, Sept. 16. •THE feature of yesterday's tender when £55,000,000 of Treasury Bills were offered, was a sharp rise to £89,165,000 in the amount applied for, compared with £60.160,000 a week ago. The total offered was fully allotted in Bills at three months at an average rate perBritish Wireless - 74 words
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Article110 1939-09-18 5 THE following statistics relating to tin-ore production refer to August: The estimated cost of the output of Katu Tin was $13,500: of Renong $20,000: of Ratrut $20,000 and of Briseis £4.120 Australian currency. The secretaries of Briseis Consolidated -«ay that the poor recovery in August was due110 words
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Article21 1939-09-18 5 London, Sept. 16. THE official rate for the pound ster- ling on New York was again fixed yesterday at $4.o4—British Wireless.British Wireless - 21 words
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462 1939-09-18 5 Saturday's Wall Street Quotations •yil! copyright in this service is 1 owned by FRASER and COMPANY, sharebrokers, and THE STRAITS TIMES PRESS LTD. The quotations may not be reproduced without the written permission of the joint owners New York. Sept. 16. THE following quotations were those ruling when the Stock462 words
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95 1939-09-18 5 London, Sept. 16. 1*HE money market continued fully adequate for all requirements during the week. Apart from the high level of bankers' deposits, outside j institutions also appeared tr cc amply supplied with funds to lend. This comfortable monetary position resulted in some easiness InReuter - 95 words
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Article87 1939-09-18 5 Monday, Sept. 18, noon. Buyers Sellers Prices Prices No. IX R.S.S. (Spot loose) 36»i 36% No. IX R.S.S. f.o.b. In cases Sept.-Oct. (Sellers option) 36«4 37 G.F.A.Q. R.S.S. f.o.b. In bales Sept.-Oct. (Sellers option) 35?« 36 FAQ. R.S.S. f.o.b. in bales Sept.-Oct. (Sellers option) 3587 words
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Article31 1939-09-18 5 "THE following rubber crops were harvested in August:— Lb. United Malacca 36,200 Jimah Rubber 16,700 Punggor Rubber 8,184 Kuala Reman 156,100 Lok Kawi Rubber 36,000 Bruseh Rubber 33,50031 words
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Advertisement357 1939-09-18 5 l9-2i. CECIL 8TKEKT. SINGAPORE. Telephone. Manager's Office 4512 <,, Exchange Dept 4."il." General Office 45 H Cable Address:— "PROVINBANK" Head Office SUC HOW PAIII-l'P CAPITAL (Ch.) J 19.UO0..M>« RESERVE FUNDS 13.000.000 TOTAL ASSETS (poprox tlflS.000 900 Board ot Director*: t. L. SOOM. TSENG IAMO M O. KOO CHAN YIU WOON357 words
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Advertisement408 1939-09-18 5 BANK OF CHINA t U-rorporaiea tn China ov Sworn <:i.ar(n i 12. Cecil Street Singapore. Telephones: Managers OlTirt Mtt a Sub-Manager* OfTlre 6442 Exchange Orpt 8411 General Office MbB I Cable Address t 'CHI NGKtO Paid lp Capital Ch S 40.000.0(0 0* Reserve I unds tn excess of Ch 5.200.0011408 words
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Advertisement297 1939-09-18 6 POSITIVELY LAST DAY! ALHAMBRA— 3 IS 6.15 and 9.15 20th Century-Fox Spectacular Technicolour Hit! "JESSE JAMES" with KELLY MaM^ lm ALSO "ARMIES of the WORLD 1 FOX MOVIETONE NEWS For The First Time on the Screen 20ch Century-Fox brinT a drama of the most dramatic spot on earth ELLIS ISLAND!297 words
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Advertisement261 1939-09-18 6 BIGGEST LAUGH SHOW FOR "A high class comedy" MONTHS— BEN TRAVERS RE- FREE PRESS CORD BREAKING FARCE WILL CONVULSE YOU WITH MERRI- A food show MENT! STRAITS TIMES. Pj BT 6 15 AVvf^ ROBERTSON ALFRED »-is -I lift L^^f^*^ PAVILION (W^^ VpdoW NEXT CHANGE FRANK CAPRAS ACADEMY AWARD TRIUMPH YOU261 words
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Advertisement249 1939-09-18 6 SEASON EXTENDED! Positively LAST NIGHT! CAPITOL 615 and 9.15 Don't miss this grand BRITISH Spy Story— Thrilling! Amusing VVJUv B^^^^^l from a zr 11l L If! iflMlilJk P Bit weeks' ji»m'l_l _Km A I i i^B Season Htatf^nT/ J^tlb^ a< the IH f J-— __d Iva London s _P__> j^p2249 words
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669 1939-09-18 7 Particular Attention Paid To Blockade Measures London, Sept. 17. PREPARATIONS for a long war are being made methodically by Great Britain and all departments of state are organizing their efforts on the basis of a conflict lasting three years or more. ParticularBritish Wireless - 669 words
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Article88 1939-09-18 7 Likely To Influence U.S. Attitude Rome. Sept. 17. THE New York correspondent of the Italian newspaper Telegraafo write?* that the attitude of the United States will be influenced by the way Germany conducts her submarine warfarr. He adds that If Germany, In accordance with the German character,Reuter - 88 words
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Article120 1939-09-18 7 Submarine Surprised While Shelling Ship London, Sept. 17. \ITHILE a German submarine was still shelling the Anglo-American Oil Company's tanker Cheyenne (8.825 tons) a British destroyer came to the scene. The submarine promptly submerged. The destroyer dropped depth charges and then sank the Cheyenne as theReuter - 120 words
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Article49 1939-09-18 7 Berlin, Sept. 17. IN an official statement issued lust night, the German Government alleges that the allies have repeatedly broken solemn assurances to conduct the war humanely. Great Britain is accused of waging war against women and children of Germany by the blockade.— Reuter.Reuter - 49 words
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27 1939-09-18 7 The German Minister at Berne has apologised to the Swiss Government for the violation of Swiss territory by a German Diane.— Reuter.Reuter - 27 words
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Advertisement226 1939-09-18 7 I L mm l\ mJJM ft--' To-night Cocktail Dance 7 p.m. to 9 p.m DINNER DANCE (informal) 9.45 to midnight NEW CABARET ATTRACTION THE PLAZA BOYS A BRUNETTE Tap, hjractrr and Classical Dancers, lunner $3. Non-diner $1. RAFFLES ORCHESTRA directed by DAN HOPKINS ADELPHI 9Qp HOTEL TUESUAY DINNER CONCERT MCBK226 words
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Advertisement38 1939-09-18 7 WATCH THIS SPACE FOR THE GALA OPENING OF THE SINGAPORE'S NEW CINEMA de LUXE Singapore Airport Hotel IS OPEN TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC AS USUAL Fresh Sydney Rock Oysters BY AIR TUESDAYS SATURDAYS STRAWBERRIES Taes. Thurs. and Sat.38 words
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1072 1939-09-18 8 The Straits Times SINGAPORE MONDAY, SEPT. 18, 1939. And Now Rents To Messrs. M. S. Ally and Company, of Battery Road, falls the doubtful distinction of being the first prominent retail firm in Singapore to be refused a licence to deal in food. The i punishment for failure to comply1,072 words
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Article899 1939-09-18 8 Controller Reviews Events During Past Year (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Sept. 16. "CONDITIONS in Malaya ar/e such as to attract back to this country those who have been here before; it is obvious, too, that it is the reputation which these people have given899 words
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Letter217 1939-09-18 8 Objections To Prices Fixed By The Controller To the Editor of the Straits Times Sir,—ln your issue of Sept. 12 there was a list of fixed maximum prices for powdered milk. I was astonished, to put it mildly, when I read that Nestles 5 lb. tins were priced217 words
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Correspondence
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Letter232 1939-09-18 8 Protest Against Leniency In The Colony To the Editor of the Straits Times Sir, —In your paper of Saturday last appears the following:- Yesterday the GovtnuMnt authorised the banks to give hanking facilities to all person" Czechcslovakian origin now in the Colony, subject only to certain restrictions on232 words
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Letter226 1939-09-18 8 Radio Programme That Should Be Restored To the Editor of the Straits Times Sir,—lt seems a great shame that the children's programme on the radio each evening should be postponed when it must have given untold pleasure to so many. I have not my children here, so that226 words
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Article20 1939-09-18 8 M. Daladier, the French Foreign Minister, is reported to have visited the French general headquarters in the Maglnot Line yesterday.20 words
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Letter224 1939-09-18 8 Cases Of Harsh Treatment Of Tenants To the Editor vt the Straits Times Sir,—The prompt action of the Government in putting a stop to profiteering in foodstuffs was and is greatly appreciated by the public. Now the warning given to landlords is not only received with224 words
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Letter201 1939-09-18 8 Trying To Push Up The Price Of BEER! To the Editor of the Straits Times Sir,—As one of the thirsty, I enlightenment for the understanding. The "enlightenment" of my pocket has already been achieved. Beer, that of the lager kind, sold locally retiil at 40 cents a201 words
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Letter129 1939-09-18 8 Assistant Official Wanted At The Gate To the Editor of the Struts Times Sir,—In reference to your correspondent's letter which appeared in last night's issue of the Straits Times above the signature of "Rac? Attendant," I think that an at.-.istant starter could be well employed oy the Straits129 words
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Letter93 1939-09-18 8 To the Editor of the Straits Times Sir,—l am anxious to know if charcoal comes within the category of food: and, if so, whether the Food Controller will be good enough to look into the current price charged by dealers for charcoal. It has been my unfortunate93 words
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Article59 1939-09-18 8 In a letter published in the Straits Times oil Saturday, Patriot" made certain suggestions regarding the provision of premises for Toe H. Unfortunately, "Patriot's" address has been mislaid and it la impossible to send on a letter which has been delivered at this office for him. If "Patriot" will send59 words
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Advertisement226 1939-09-18 8 TWENTY YEARS AFTER The Battlefields of 1914-1918, Then and Now by Maj. Gen. Sir Ernest Swinton. Over •00 Paces of vivid descriptions including hundreds of actual War Photographs. Complete In One handsome volume, strongly bound In RED cloth with design In GOLD. Price $12.00 Postage Extra. G. H. KIAT Si226 words
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Advertisement27 1939-09-18 8 NOTICE I tA V/ EVAPORATED j^ MILK. COTTAGE EVAPORATED MILK HAVE NOT ADVANCED IN PRICE! Agents :-GUTHRIE CO., LTD. JOHN DUKE Manufacturing Op tician. 21, BATTERY ROAD.27 words
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372 1939-09-18 9 Washington View Of Stalin's New Move DID NOT COME AS SURPRISE IN LONDON OR PARIS German Claims Of New Ally Discounted rpHE Soviet invasion of Poland is regarded in Washington as an attempt to instal a buffer republic in order to insulate the SovietReuter - 372 words
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Article51 1939-09-18 9 Ankara. Sept. 17. TPHE Foreign Minister, Bey Sukru Saracoglu, is leaving for Moscow as soon as possible in response to an invitation by the Soviet Government. It is persistently rumoured that Turkey is concluding a new pact with Soviet-Russia, aimed at reinforcing the bonds of Turko-Soviet friendship.Reuter - 51 words
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Article203 1939-09-18 9 London Comment; On New Move London. Sept. 17. WELL-INFORMED quarters in London discourage speculative interpretations of the significance of the reported turn of events in Russiasome of which tend to go far ahead of the news itself in forecasting farreaching developments. What can be said with confidence,203 words
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Article23 1939-09-18 9 Stockholm, Sept. 17. A damaged Polish submarine arrived in Swedish territorial waters near Landsort yesterday. The vessel and the crew have been interned.—Reuter.Reuter - 23 words
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Article101 1939-09-18 9 Comment On Russia's Truce With Japan Hsinking (Manchukuo), Sept. 17. AUTHORITATIVE quarters here strenuously reject the suggestion that the Russo-Japanese armistice on the Nomonhan front, on the Outer Mongol-Manchukuo border, will be followed by another agreement among Manchukuo, Japan and Russia. It was earlier101 words
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106 1939-09-18 9 Washington, Sept. 17. THE Soviet invasion of Poland shocked but did not surprise officials here. The Russian attempt to instal a buffer republic in Poland, and perhaps later in Bessarabia, to insulate the Soviet from the spreading Nazi power has been anticipated. Well-informed circlesReuter - 106 words
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48 1939-09-18 9 Paris, Sept. 18. THE result of French shelling of the Siegfried Line, shown by aerial photographs taken before and after bombardments, are most satisfactory, it is stated here. They confirm reports that many of the German fortifications were constructed hnrriedly from inferior concrete.—Reuter.Reuter - 48 words
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Article, Illustration450 1939-09-18 9 Further French Successes Paris, Sept. 17. 'T'lIE latest French war communique states, "At the end of the day yesterday, the enemy attacked on two points, on our front one east of the Moselle valley, and the other towards the centre of the front between th< SaarReuter - 450 words
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Article, Illustration648 1939-09-18 9 Polish Troops Resist Soviet Invasion RUSSIAN FORCES SAID TO HAVE ADVANCED 30 MILES D0LISH troops everywhere along the eastern frontier are resisting* the Soviet invasion of their territory, according to a Havas dispatch, reports Reuter. The Soviet invasion began early yesterday morn* ing along the whole Polish frontier. They areReuter - 648 words
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Article216 1939-09-18 9 STILL IN POLISH TERRITORY Kuty, Sept. 18. THE Polish Government in functioning in Polish territory at tuty, on the Polish-Rumanian frontier, says the Polish Telegraph Igency which is stationed at Kuty with the Polish Government. Kuty will be the temporary headluarters of the Polish Government. The AgencyReuter - 216 words
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Article204 1939-09-18 9 Soviet Attitude To The War Moscow, Sept. 17. COVIET Russia will continue her policy of neutrality with regard to the major conflict, declared M. Molotov, the Soviet Premier and Foreign Commissar, in a broadcast speech to-day. M. Molotov was informing th 3 Soviet nation of the SovietReuter - 204 words
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Article130 1939-09-18 9 London, Sept. 17. MR. ARTHUR GREENWOOD, deputy leader of the Labour Opposition, told Reuter today: "The world will be profoundly shocked to learn that the U.SJS.R. has invaded Poland. "The reason so far disclosed appears to me to be completely inadequate and without any justification. The repercussionsReuter - 130 words
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Advertisement8 1939-09-18 9 OTHER CABLES" in pages 5, 7,10,12 and 13.8 words
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Advertisement94 1939-09-18 9 llMk*^ J all the best breakfasts include BACON bacon and eggs, kidneys and bacon, had- dock and bacon and bacon on toast. In fact, Bnucm whatever the dish served, bacon seems to KASMtRS play an important part, which is reason SHORT CUT BACK enough for purchasing only the finest qual-94 words
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205 1939-09-18 10 Evidence Of Completeness Of British Sea Control CREWS OF VESSELS LIKELY TO BE PAID OFF SHORTLY (From Our Own Correspondent) Batavia, Sept. 14. THE completeness of Britain's command of the seas is shown by the fact that there are now 19 German vessels205 words
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Article185 1939-09-18 10 $10,000 Has Already Been Received A MEETING of the leaders of all communities in Negri Sembilan was held in connection with the Negri Sembilan branch of the Malaya Patriotic Fund at the Scremban Residency on Friday evening, the British Resident presiding. Those present had been circularised185 words
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61 1939-09-18 10 JTRGING the early creation of a Singapore Indian section of the Malaya Patriotic Fund. Mr. O. Ramasamy Nadar, in a letter to the Editor of the Straits Times, announces that he hxs handed a cheque for $5,000 co ollcitors to be paid over to61 words
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Article44 1939-09-18 10 •r. Our Own Correspondent i Batavia, Sept. 14. f x rulers in the Netherlands Indies have unanimously declared loyalty to Queen Wilhelmina. have offered to assist the Govi rnment In every way possible to delend the country from invaders.44 words
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Article107 1939-09-18 10 SlNGAfOKL HACKLES HOTEL Cock Lai) Dunce 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Dinner Dance (Informal; 9.45 \'.m to MKiiught OABE1CI THhATKt OfcVLANG Charity Night In Aid of China Relief Kunci 7.45 p.m. OBEA1 WORLD OabarH << p. in uj Midnight. [fade Wind.-^ Siy: The Womei .v.i'!: Married. II IFT1 WORLD107 words
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95 1939-09-18 10 China Will Fight Harder Than Ever. Chungking, Sept. 17. '•TpHE European war will make China fight Japan with greater vigour since China is confident of her ultimate victory and China's rightful place in re-shaping the new world order," declared Marshal Chiang Kai-shek in an address before the People's National PoliticalReuter - 95 words
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Article116 1939-09-18 10 Special Scheme For Salaries (From Our Own Correspondent) Batavia, Sept. 14. IN co-operation with the Employ1 ers' Association, the Netherlands 1 Indies Government has made! special arrangements for the pay of employees of business concerns! who have been called to arms. If they are single116 words
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Article80 1939-09-18 10 •From Our Own Correspondent.) Batavia. Sept. 14. A JUNKERS plane of the German ri Lutheran M'ssion in the portion of Mew Guinea held under mandate by Australia, landed on an open field near Merauke, in Dutch tenitory. There were two Germans in the plane, Varner80 words
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Article34 1939-09-18 10 (From Our Own Correspondent) Batavia, Sept. 14. 1UEWSREELS of the war in Europe are banned in Holland and the Netherlands Indies. However, newsreels from the United States are still being imported.34 words
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Article403 1939-09-18 10 Text Of Latest R.A.F. Leaflets HALT TO THE RULE OF BRUTE FORCE London, Sept. 18. T"HE texts of the second and third series of leaflets distributed by R.A.F. aircraft over Germany recently have been issued by the Ministry of Information. The second pamphlet, as already reported, isBritish Wireless - 403 words
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Article129 1939-09-18 10 SINGAPORE is shortly to have U) an Amoy University Club. At a meeting held in the City Club j yesterday, a resolution was passed to form the Amoy University Club, which wou'.d be open to anyone who had worked in the Univesity. The formation of the129 words
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Article41 1939-09-18 10 (Frcm Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Sept. 13. The sale of engineering stores at a price exceeding the maximum fixed by the Government is prohibited in the F.M.S. frcm to-day. The prices will be fixed from time to time.41 words
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333 1939-09-18 10 (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Sept. 16. a SUGGESTION that the newly formed Malayan Indian Association of Selangor should examine the problem of Indian labour immigration into Malaya and should recommend to the Indian Government that the ban on immigration should be lifted,333 words
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Article, Illustration40 1939-09-18 10 A large number of foreigners livinj in. Franc: are ap^ing to join the French Army and defend their adoptive country. Foreign volunteers are seen lined up at the requiting office in" the Rue SaintDominique, Paris.40 words
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241 1939-09-18 10 By The Straits Times A LTHOUGH there have been weeks at which Indian sol pore have established contacts much more remains to be do munity to make the stay of Some circles consider that what v/ould be particularly welcome would be the241 words
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Article80 1939-09-18 10 Peiping. Sept. 18. r T r HZ chairman of the pro-Japanese Peiping Provisional Government, Wang Ke-min, flew to Shanghai yesterday to confer with Wang Chingwei on a Japanese plan for the formation of a new Chinese central government. It is reported that eight members of80 words
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Article175 1939-09-18 10 Advance On 500Mile Front SEVERAL POLISH TOWNS OCCUPIED Moscow, Sept. 17. SOVIET communique states that on the morning of Sept. 17, troops of workers and peasants of the Red Army crossed the Western frontier along the whole line from the river Zapadnaya Dvina, on the Soviet-LatvianReuter - 175 words
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Article118 1939-09-18 10 London. Sept. lo JAPAN'S concern over the Mongolian situation before the signing of the Moscow truce agreement is indicated in a delayed Peiping dispatch. The dispatch state.* that according to foreian observers in Shanhaikuan, Great Wall town, 13 Japanese troop trains recently passed thereReuter - 118 words
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Article22 1939-09-18 10 The drums and band of the Manchester Regiment will beat retreat on ihe Singapore Cricket Club Padang this afternoon at 6 p.m.22 words
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187 1939-09-18 11 Public Asked To Report Sales Of Food Above Fixed Price CINCE the outbreak of war members of the Corps of Air Raid Wardens have been performing a real public service by reporting instances of profiteering in food and generally keeping in touch with the187 words
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Article194 1939-09-18 11 THE FUNERAL took place at the Bidadari cemetery on Saturday of Mrs. Isabele Alexandrine Cow, v.ho died at the residence of her druijhtcr in Grove Road on Friday night. The late Mrs. Gow, who had been in lnoifTerent health for some months, was 59.194 words
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Article74 1939-09-18 11 i From Our Own Correspondent) Batavia. Sept. 14. PROMPT steps to check profiteering have been taken by the Netherlands Indies Government. Many dealers have been warned and a number of the worst offenders are being prosecuted, including one very large concern. Hundreds of reports of alleged74 words
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Article67 1939-09-18 11 (From Our Own Correspondent) Johore Bahru, Sept. 17. YESTERDAY was the 66th anniver- sary of the birth of the Sultan ol Johore. In accordance with the wishes of the Sultan, there were no festivities. A thanksgiving service was held al the Sultan Abubakar Mosque at 867 words
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Article80 1939-09-18 11 TWO more junks were destroyed yesterday while crossing: prohibited a*-eas in Singapore harbour. Five craft have now been destroyed. It was officially stated last night that a Naval patrol vessel has been patrolling local waters, warning native craft which appear to be in danger of entering80 words
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419 1939-09-18 11 Charity Dance To Aid Destitute K. L. Asiatics (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Sept. 17. IN order to raise funds to pro- vide shelters at night for hundreds of destitute Asiatics, the Kuala Lumpur branch of Toe H. will hold a cabaret and dance at the Majestic Hotel on419 words
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Article, Illustration794 1939-09-18 11 MORE than $100,000 worth of jewellery was worn by Miss Lim Chin Choo, daughter of Mrs. Lim Mah Seang of Penang, at her marriage to Mr. Tan Huck Wan, of Singapore yesterday. The bridegroom, who is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Tan794 words
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Article, Illustration164 1939-09-18 11 LIEW— ONG MR. Kao Ling-Pal, Chinese Consul General, Singapore, performed the ceremony at the wedding of Miss Ong Kwai Yong (Lucette), daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ong Boon Tat, of Singapore, to Mr. Liew Yeok Lin, son of the late Mr. Liew Fong Phiow and Mrs. Liew Fong Phiow, also164 words
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Advertisement300 1939-09-18 11 The familiar Player's Sailor figure symbolises all that is depend /££!s\ able and worthwhile in tobacco-manufacture. In the cigarette OjjtfliQ world it stands for Player's Navy Cut a name rendered justly XEflfijic/ famous for the excellence and quality it gives to smelters PLAYER'S NAVY CUT CIGARETTES TOBACCO w^r Ceautiful hair,300 words
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Article, Illustration275 1939-09-18 12 Northern Ireland Men Found In All Fighting Services London, Sept. 17. IN keeping with her traditions, Northern Ireland is proceeding enthusiastically to carry cut the promise made by the Premier, Lord Graigavon, that she would throw the whole of her resources into theBritish Wireless - 275 words
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145 1939-09-18 12 First Fortnight Oi Hostilities Surveyed Paris, Sept. 17. A icmi-om ial survey of the situation =n the Western Front at the end of ths first fortnisht of war. issued by Havas. says: "On the one hand mobilization of French troops is now complete. They are progressing 20 Kilometres in frontReuter - 145 words
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Article182 1939-09-18 12 <Frc:r. Oar Own Correspondent" Kuala Lumpur, Sept. 18. 'THE Sciungor Government Servants' i Co-operative Thrift and Loan < I Society, Ltd., had 1,789 members at the end of Ibe first half of this year, as compared with 1,817 six months previously, it is stated in the182 words
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Article79 1939-09-18 12 (From Our Own Correspondent* Ipoh, Sept. 17. A MEETING of Perak Chiefs held at Kuala Kangsar to-day, presided over by the Sultan, decided to cooperate with the other Federated States, to create a joint F.M.S. Malay fund for war relief. Arrangements for collections v/ill be79 words
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Article96 1939-09-18 12 BOOKS MAGAZINES FOR SOLDIERS IT the request of the Rev. H. V. Todd, Senior Chaplain to the Forces, the Salvation Army has agreed to their Headquarters, 207 Tank Road, being designated as a receiving depot for any books, magazines, gramophone records or other similar comforts intended for the troops, states96 words
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Article29 1939-09-18 12 London, Sept. 17. 'THE Rumanian Government is re- ported to have reached complete agreement with the German leaders In Rumania upon the treatment of their minorities.—Reuter.Reuter - 29 words
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Article26 1939-09-18 12 Berliii, Sept. 17. An official announcement declares that all Polish prisoners of war are to be set to work on the land.—Reuter.Reuter - 26 words
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Article27 1939-09-18 12 News has been received that Mr. Tan Beng Lay, of the Municipal Treasurer's Department, has passed the Final Examination. Part 11, of the Corporation of Accountants, Glasgow.27 words
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Article238 1939-09-18 12 LIST of cases for hearing during the week commencing to-day Before the Chief Justice, Sir Percy McElwaine in Court No. 1: To-day at 10 a.m. :—For mention :—5.273/39—Lim Chwee Guan vs. R. C. Beavls Co. Thereafter: 5.203/39—Lee Wah Bank Ltd. vs. Bachan Singh. Wednesday: at238 words
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Article68 1939-09-18 12 tFrom Our Own Correspondent > Kuala Lumpur. Sept. 17. P J. WILDEMAN. who was convicted by Mr. R. C. Redman, the First Magistrate, Kuala Lumpur, after being found guilty of cheating Mr. Dickscn of $20, was sentenced to two days' simple imprisonment and a fine of $80, in68 words
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Article54 1939-09-18 12 THE band of the Straits Settlements Police will perform in public to-day at Farrer Park at 5.30 p.m. under the direction of Mr. S. Chapman, Bandmaster. Programme is as follows: March, "Lorraine", Ganne; Overture, "Poet Peasant", Suppe; Selection, "Sanderson's Songs", Hume; One Step, "Welsh Medley", Somers; Selection,54 words
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Article29 1939-09-18 12 A meeting of Y.W.C.A. members is being called for Tuesday Oct. 10. to arrange for a working party for knitting and sewing fcr war charity work at 5.15 p.m.29 words
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96 1939-09-18 12 Nazi Comment On Soviet- Japan Armistice Berlin, Sept. 17. "r\IPLOMATIC regulation of th 3 bone of contention—the Outei i Mongol-Manchukuo frontier—has a significance far beyond its local framework," states Diplomatische; Korrespondenz. the official organ ot] the German Foreign Office, com-: menting on the Russo-Japanese truce. The will of both PowersReuter - 96 words
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42 1939-09-18 12 Berlin. Sept. 17. 'PHE head of a Japanese mission now 1 in Europe is to visit Berlin at the invitation of Joachim von Ribbentrop, the German Foreign Minister, according to a report quoted in Rome— Reuter.Reuter - 42 words
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81 1939-09-18 12 MEMBERS of the Eurasian Associa- tlon are reminded of the annual meeting of the association which will be held at the S.R.C. on Friday at 5.15 p.m. The tea party arranged by the association in conjunction with the' [Eurasian Women's Association on Saturday, in honour of81 words
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38 1939-09-18 12 (From Our Own Correspondent' Ipoh, Sept. 17. PINES totalling $4,700 were imposed •yesterday on 12 shopkeepers for food profiteering in Ipoh. The cases against four others on similar charges were postponed to Oct. 24.38 words
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Article69 1939-09-18 12 (From Our Own Correspondent* Alor Star, Sept. 15. AN appeal on behalf of the Malaya j Patriotic Fund has been made by Mrs. J. D. Hail, wife of the British Adviser, Kedah, and steps are now being taken to organic representative women's committees in north, central69 words
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Article11 1939-09-18 12 Perak Chinese contributions to the Malaya Patriotic Fund now total $20,975.11 words
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Article105 1939-09-18 12 New Delhi, Sept. 17. "LJUMAN depravity could hardly descend to a lower level," declares the Congress Party newspaper Hindustan Times, regarding: German bombing tactics in Poland. -These crimes will send a thrill of horror through the civilized world and will increase its determination to destroyReuter - 105 words
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Article400 1939-09-18 12 POGRAMME of drills for the Singapore Volunteer Corps up to and for week ending. Sept. 24, is as follows To-day: 5.15 pan. and 7 p.m.. Headquarters, S.R.A. (v), gunnery Instruction; 5.30 p.m., S.R.E. (v). Coy. training; 5.15 p.m., HQ and Labrador, S.F.C.R.K. (v) All Sections, manning forts400 words
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Advertisement255 1939-09-18 12 REGULAR USE OF s.n: W TOOTH PASTS W% 4 gag i f heals iiaci hardens gums: makes loose teeth firm: destroy. s germs, prevents and arrests pyorrohea and other mouth diseases. AGENTS: BARLOW fir CO. CHILDREN LOVE TO USE (nj&is DENTIFRICE FOR THEIR IVORY CASTLE I > LOOK AU, I255 words
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407 1939-09-18 13 12,000 Germans Reported To Ha\r Been Taken Prisoner London, Sept. 17. THERE has been heavy fighting on all sectors in Poland, but the Poles have been able to withhold their opponents, says a communique issued last night by the Polish HighReuter - 407 words
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Article95 1939-09-18 13 Copenhagen, Sept. 17. THE whole of the entrance to the German Air Ministry in Berlin has been destroyed, presumably by a btmb, according to the Berlin correspondent of the newspaper Politiken. All windows on the side faring the Lcipiigerstrasse are stated to have been smashed. TheReuter - 95 words
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Article159 1939-09-18 13 NAZIS CLAIM SUCCESSES Armies Effect junction London, Sept. 17. A COMMUNIQUE issued by the; German High Command says reconnoitring forces lrom the three German invading armies— from East Prussia in the north. Upper Silesia in the west, and Slovakia in the south—met near Wlodawa. south of Biest-Litovsk. It is claimedReuter - 159 words
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70 1939-09-18 13 New York, Sept. 17. A SIT-DOWN strike of seamen de- manding a ca&n bonus of $250 for entering the war zone has prevented the departure of three American ships from New York, namely the American Traveller, the American Trader and the Scanstates,Reuter - 70 words
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Article56 1939-09-18 13 Berlin, Sept. 17. •THE German High Command an- nounces that two French airmen have been buried with full military honours in the Saarbruecken cemetery. They were a captain and a lieutenant, brought down by German airmen, who were held in esteem by the German AirReuter - 56 words
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386 1939-09-18 13 London, Sept. 17. CARGOES of contraband petroleum totalling 28,500 tons consigned to Germany were seized during the week ended Sept. 9, announces the Ministry of Information, which points out the importance of petroleum imports. Other cargoes intended for Germany, which were seizedBritish Wireless - 386 words
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117 1939-09-18 13 London, Sept. 17. rpHE British steamer Bramhtil is again in the news. The Bramhill, under the command of Captain "Potato" Jones, ran a cargo of food to Republican Spain through Gen. Franco's blockade. The Bramhill has this time run the gauntlet of the GermanBritish Wireless - 117 words
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Article64 1939-09-18 13 Brussels, Sept. 17. DATION cards have been distributed "to local Government authorities throughout Belgium. The Ministry of Information rays that the Government does not intend to introduce food rationing but has to be prepared for any emergency which might endanger the normal distribution of food.Reuter - 64 words
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350 1939-09-18 13 "Whole Of City Will Be Treated As A Battlefield" London, Sept. 17. GERMANY has presented a 12-hour ultimatum calling on Warsaw to surrender, and leaflets conveying the ultimatum were dropped on Warsaw at 3.10 p.m. on Saturday, states the German radio. The GermanReuter - 350 words
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Article78 1939-09-18 13 London, Sept. 17. WARSAW was severely shelled for the first time yesterday. German planes also bombed the former capital. The combined bombardment was reported by the Polish radio station last night as one of the most intense of the w.*r. There were many civilian casualties andReuter - 78 words
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Article76 1939-09-18 13 Tokio Sent 17. j T HE Hamburg-Amcnka line freighter Oclenwald arrived at Yokohami yesterday after reversing her course in I mid-Pacific soon after the outbreak of i warShe was bound for the w I t of the Unit:d States but iier captain put about when76 words
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Article67 1939-09-18 13 London Sept 17. CRIDAY. Sept. 29, has been the date on which the census in Britain is to be taken, to form a basis of the national register. pl?ns for which are complete in all details. The procedure will be explained to householders by officials in advanceBritish Wireless - 67 words
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Advertisement85 1939-09-18 13 PLENTY OF v /f 1 HOT WATER FOR Jpi EVERYONE <JE&k -WITH AN AUTOMATIC GAS WATER HEATER Piping hot water at every hot tap in the house without woik.. without dirt, without waiting! That's what you can have with one of the new automatic gas watei heaters. Come and see85 words
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Advertisement50 1939-09-18 13 w^r f X^i _____________v V__n O^l# m _k m ft /O A more to the gallon" with "miles inure to the hour." See this great car for yourself new O.H.V. engine, four-speed gear-box, capacious luggage boot, etc. MALAYAN MOTORS LTD. ORCHARD ROAD, SINGAPORE Represented throughout Malaya by WEARNE BROS., LTD.50 words
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Article262 1939-09-18 14 Gandhi's Reply To Former President WardhaganJ, Sept. 9. ]U| AHATMA GANDHI has received the following cable from Dr. Ignace Paderewski, the aged former president of the Polish Republic and the celebrated pianist: "On behalf of a nation which to-day Is defending the sacred right to262 words
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Article62 1939-09-18 14 Co-operalion Between India And England Bombay, Sept. 10. ■yHE Working Committee of the Hindu Mahasabha in a lengthy resolution urges co-operation between India and England. In order to make co-operation effective, the Mahasabha urges the introduction of responsible Government at the centre, revision of the communal award,62 words
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171 1939-09-18 14 Sir S. Radhakrishnan's Statement Madras, Sept. 8. CIR B. Radhakrishnan in a statement on the international situation says: The Working Committee of the Congress will soon review the question of India's part in the war. Those of us who believe that war as such is171 words
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111 1939-09-18 14 Dr. Rabindranath Tagore Condemns Hitler Calcutta, Sept. 10. CUTTING forth his opinion on war at the request of his friends in Europe and England, Dr. Rabindranath Tagore says: "Through the mouth of Mahatma Gandhi the voice of my country has already been raised in moral111 words
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Article38 1939-09-18 14 Simla. Sept. 9. OIR Mohamed Yakub, member of the Central Assembly, in a statement suggests the holding of an all-parties' conference in order to give the unanimous verdict of the country in the present war.38 words
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Article, Illustration360 1939-09-18 14 But Re-Definition Of Democracy Needed, Says Nehru Rangoon, Sept. 8. WE have repeatedly stated that we are not out to bargain. We do not approach the problem with a view to talcing advantage of Britain's difficulties," said Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru, who returned from360 words
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39 1939-09-18 14 Indore, Sept. 9. I*HE Maharaja of Holfcar has placed Rs. 500,000 at the disposal of the Viceroy for being used as the Viceroy thinks fit towards the prosecution of the war.39 words
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Article38 1939-09-18 14 Calcutta, Sept. 9 Fis learnt that orders for 60,000,000 sand bags and 2,000,000 yards of hesslans have been placed by the Government of India through the president of the Indian Jute Mills' Association.38 words
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Article108 1939-09-18 14 Central Government Issues Powers Simla, Sept. 10. IN view of the widespread profiteering throughout India it has been decided to issue a notification giving provincial Governments powers under delegation from the Central Government to fix the limits of extent in rise of prices at the stage of108 words
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Article189 1939-09-18 14 BUT "APPEASEMENT' URGED IN INDIA Bombay, Sept. 10. A MEETING of the Working Committee of the National Liberal Federation of India, Sir Chimanlal Setalvad presiding, considered the views of members and passed a resolution expressing the considered opinion "that in this crisis India should unhesitatingly and unconditionally189 words
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Article159 1939-09-18 14 Mr. Jinnuh's Sympathy With Democracies Simla, Sept. 9. IN a statement to the press, Mr. M. A. Jinnah, president of the Muslim League, refers to his interview with th 9 Viceroy and says that his sympathies are with the peoples of Poland. France and Britain. He adds:159 words
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Advertisement85 1939-09-18 14 6^ What did the P/l^iQ Engineer say kfit when the Bridge ff was finished •Good There's something very satisfying, very comforting, AaT^ in the g< x.*^^. Johnnie Walker. It's the WrM w I result of the very skilful I Botn jg2Q blending of all Scotland's I -toll going finest whiskies,85 words
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Advertisement115 1939-09-18 14 mm W l^^--^T^r V I .^i^hw XHa ft H.p. SALOON Although in atom *r* |H» \u* VIA ro brilliant Mrtory th» •**ttr--fc** 0 R J -«M£itV t name of Renault ha, m ff MU) At fOWT-W^ 11 .--.arMlCe CtfM"* come to stand for I*"*™ U. -H* 11 mW U many115 words
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Miscellaneous259 1939-09-18 14 Broadcasting SINGAPORE TO-DAY ZHP 3».»6 metre*. ZHL 225 metres. p.m. 1.30 News and announcements. 8.00 Malay request programme. t 6.30 Tamil music. t 6.00 Teochew dramas. t 7.00 Children's programme. (English). 7.15 Time, weather, news and announcements. 7.30 Hawaiian music. t 7.45 "The Motor Show." A programme of non-stop variety.!259 words
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Miscellaneous236 1939-09-18 14 EMPIRE STATION TRANSMISSION 4 OSD 11.79 Mc/i (25.53 m.) OSF 15.14 mo s (19.8* m-). From 12.45 a.m. (local time). TRANSMISSION 5 GSB 9.51 me/I (31.55 m.) GSF 15.14 me s (19.82 m.) From 6.40 a.m. (local time). TRANSMISSIONS 2 AND 3 OSO 17.7* mc/s (1686 m.) OSP 15.14 me/i236 words
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1328 1939-09-18 15 Vergros Completes Three Wins For Two Meetings pARMTOP won the main race at Bi survive an objection lodged by Queen's Course, before taking the 1 meeting Carmtop survived an object Favourites were again successful on Saturday but the last race jaw the defeat of1,328 words
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Article40 1939-09-18 15 LOCt'ER: Div. I, R.E. vs. Chinese, Ansan Road; S.C.C. vs. Loyais, S.C.C. padang; Div. HA, Publishers vs. Mental Hospital. V.M.C.A. ground. TENNIS: S.C.C, S.R.C., S.OR.C, T.M.C.A., and Tanglin Club tournaments. SNOOKER Straight snooker final. HOCKEY: S.C.C Trial.40 words
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Article425 1939-09-18 15 Logue Heads Trainers' List TRAINER Phil Logue, of Singa1 pore, was the most successful trainer at the Singapore Turf Club's extra professional meeting which concluded on Saturday. Logue saddled five winners. Davics was the most successful jockey of the meeting with three wins while Major T. L.425 words
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106 1939-09-18 15 The following qualified lor rratch uiav in I the Royal Singapore Golf Club championships 1 at Bukit Timah yesterday: R. Craik 72—76 148 M. II Patenron 76—74 150 H. L. ?darsha:i 77—77 154 H. B. Svm 73—76 154 H H. Sturt 77—79=156 T. Black 78—79=157 E.106 words
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Article30 1939-09-18 15 The Singapore Americans beat a strong R.A.F. team by 10 runs to one in a keen game of baseball in a league fixture at St. Joseph's ground yesterday.30 words
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Article29 1939-09-18 15 Glenview, Illinois, Sept. 17. In the final of the Amsrica.i uqjueur golf championships Marvin Ward beat Ray Billows seven and five. Both are Walker Cup players. —Reuter.Reuter - 29 words
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Article40 1939-09-18 15 Playing their opening gam? of the hockey season, the Indian Association fared badly against a Headquarters 12th Indian Infantry Brigade side and were beaten by six goals to two in a fixture played on Balestitr Plain, yesterday.40 words
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Article30 1939-09-18 15 Helenski. Sept. 18. Taisto Maeki. Finland, broke world record over 10,000 metres and six miles in the times of 29 mm. 52.6 sec. and 28 mm. 59.8 sec. respectively. Reuter.Reuter - 30 words
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Article25 1939-09-18 15 Amsterdam, Sept. 18. The Dutch swimmer, Irene van Fegglen,. broke the world backstroke record for 100 yards with the tlm? of 1 mm. 7 sre--Reuter.25 words
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416 1939-09-18 15 TWO more o vents, the veterans' open singles and the women's open singles, were concluded over the weekend when the finals of the Singapore badminton championships were played off at the Clerical Union Hall. Miss Waileen Wong retained her title by beating Mrs. L. M.416 words
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92 1939-09-18 15 (From Our Own Correspcndcul > Alor Star. In the filial of the northern zone Iskandar Cup tennis, Kedah beat Trrngganu by five matches to nil. Kedah will now meet Singapore in Alor Star. Results (Kedah first) A. Rahlm beat Adnan 6—2.6—2. 6—3;6 —3;92 words
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Article271 1939-09-18 15 London, Sept. 16. POOTBALL to-day returned to the old days before the formation of the 'ootbali league when all players were amateurs. Contracts between clubs and players have been rescinded owing to the war, and the games to-day were played as a series of friendly matches. After271 words
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Article73 1939-09-18 15 The following have been selected to play hockey for the V.M.C.A. Junior Department against Anglo-Chinese School to-morrow at 5 p.m. on the Prince Edward Road ground. Wee Aik Chan, Low Hucis Yang, Llm Keng Wah, C. Lazaroc, Wong Fatt Lim, L. M. Aeria, U. A. Langt. R. I.73 words
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90 1939-09-18 15 By their victory over the Chinese by four goals to one on Saturday, the Malays now only need one point to win the first division of the league. They will be level with the A rmen then on points but will have a better goal90 words
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Article425 1939-09-18 15 Tjcs in the Singapore Cr.rlict Club Autuiua lawn tennis tournament arc-To-day: "A" Doubles- mi-rin:-.)- fi. L. Mar-hall and A. D. Anderson 15) vs. M. C. Elliot end \V. R. King Vet. .SiUS' Doubles J. Wilson and G. E. N wbery 3) vs. J. H. PcdlowReuter - 425 words
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Article, Illustration80 1939-09-18 16 POLAND— SCENE OF REICH AND SOVIET OPERATIONS Poland, showing towns, communications and frontiers. Children of all ages cheerfully help with the task of filling sandbags for the protection of King George's Hospital, Uford. (Above) Thousands of men, women and children hay been digging air raid trenches m Warsaw. (Right) A80 words
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Advertisement9 1939-09-18 16 ELLISON i>. KXjeilUiiiJL oc CO. S. CAPITOL BtIU>rNG. SINGAPORE.9 words
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