The Straits Times, 9 October 1939
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Title Section29 1939-10-09 1 The Straits Times ESTABLISHED NEARLY A CENTURY.) MALAYA'S LEADING NEWSPAPER-LARGEST NET SALES SINGAPORE, MONDAY. OCTOBER 9, 1059. The Straits Times PAGES SINGAPORE, MONDAY, OCTOBER 9, 1939. PRICE 5 CENTS.29 words
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Advertisement230 1939-10-09 1 MIEN CHONG TAILORING only a**t for c trial order. if Singapore. |*hf>ne 4816 SINGAPORE. 140 CECIL SI (PHOHE 5471 1 ■•■■■> J vj I 1 I ■F^^J |^H kill I JB *,> (O\U'tl H PV'MP *vith a capacity of 19*7 fc'~ ""I A gallons pet minute at 11 K. Head.230 words
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Advertisement90 1939-10-09 1 "7 i§gip I Robinson s i for nourishing goodness 14-9«rfI 4 9«rf f«« rtch fttvour- O^j qualities you expect In good ff^^f^miiLJr butter— nourishing goodness #F p^^yft creamy flavour and rich golden ■^^^^^LM m M<S ".A colour. Plenty of fresh Butter AAJ 7 m should be esten by everyone. Ita90 words
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Advertisement18 1939-10-09 1 PCTfECI STYLES in DRESSMAKING REAOYMAOES Oi// a< MADAME PASES SAIOMS 13. BaUery Woad, Smgapora. ROTEI MAJESTIC Kuala Lumpur.18 words
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Article104 1939-10-09 2 LAMB In sacred and ever loving memory or Harold George Wellesley (2nd Lieut. lOt.l Uoyal Fusiliers) second dearly beloved son of Mr. Mrs. John Lamb <and grandson of the late Hon. Mr. James Lamb. M.L.C. H.iiangi, killed In action, at Belais Farm 'Franco, October 8th 1918— age 21—104 words
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Advertisement530 1939-10-09 2 TAN— OON.— The engagement is announced between Mr. Tan Eng Shiang (Andrew), the only son of Mr. Mrs. Tan Boo Teck of Malacca Singapore and Miss Oon Beng Chen*, the second daughter of Dr. Mrs. Oon Sim Kong of Singapore. The marriage will take place sometime next year. CHIN— Mr*.530 words
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Advertisement534 1939-10-09 2 FOR SALE FOB SALE about 30.000 sq. ft. building land near town, 15 cts. per sq. ft. Share septic tank optional. Apply Box 398, Straits Times. GCLDNEB DIESEL ENGINES FROM STOCK. 8 IIP.. $53*. 11 H.P.. $640. 16 H.P.. $815, 22 H.P., $1,100. 32 H- $1,340 Bigger engines from Europe.534 words
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Advertisement732 1939-10-09 2 BUSINESS PREMISES TO LET OFFICES at 1 and 4-A Prince St. and 22 Raffles Place. Apply Koto Chew Kee. 129 Kllliney Road. TO LET OFFICE space at Meyer Chambers, Raffles Place, from 500 to 2,000 64 ftAlso basement storage accommodation Apply to Meyer Brothers. GODOWN TO LET. Immediate entry portion732 words
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Advertisement717 1939-10-09 2 PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE MALAYA PATRIOTIC FUND. A public meeting of the Ceylonese resident in Singapore will be held at No. 11. Handy Road, Singapore, on Thursday, October 12, 1939, at 5.30 p.m. to consider the invitation of the central body of the all Malaya Ceylonese Section of the Malaya Patriotic717 words
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Advertisement687 1939-10-09 2 MOTOR VEHICLES WANTED LIGHT CAR 7 to 10 H.P. price about $600. Pull particulars to Box No 422. Straits Times. FORD V8 DELUXE SALOON 1937 model, little used, good condition allround. Cash or Instalments. Box 431, Straits Times. S.S. JAGUAR late 1937 l'i litre Sports Saloon. Perfect condition. 29 30687 words
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Advertisement80 1939-10-09 2 BUSINESS CARDS Etc LADIES DRESSES. MRS. PURVEY just arrived with dresses for all occasions. Prices very rra-;on-able. Hrs: r-1 and 2-7, 9 Eu Court, 2nd Floor, Hill Street. MASSAGE HALT MANICURE AND MASSAGE Mrs. HARU and Miss HANA 60. WATERLOO STREET. Telephone 7467. MISCELLANEOUS SINGAPORE LUGGAGE CARRIER CO Oaggage transport,80 words
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Advertisement361 1939-10-09 3 P. 0. BRITISH INDIA AND APCAR LINE. (Incorporated In England) PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL B.N. Co. MAIL PASSENGER AND CARGO SERVICES Owing to the uncertainty regarding thr actual date of arrival and departure of tbe Company's steamers due to the outbreak of hostilities list of Sailings b suspended for the lime361 words
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Advertisement325 1939-10-09 3 SHIPPING ANNOUNCEMENTS I i I I Kvl k. I s^4 (Incorporated In Japan) GENERAL PASSENGER AGENTS FOR CUNARD WHITE STAR TO HONGKONG, SHANGHAI AND JAPAN. TO CALIFORNIA FROM THE ORIENT VIA HONOLULU TATSUTA MARU leave Shal Oct. 28 KAMAKURA MARU leave S'hai Nov. 22 TO VANCOUVER A SEATTLE FROM JAPAN325 words
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Advertisement777 1939-10-09 3 T* L-L J-tHI In. ll| I I I L. "l i^Lr-j^J^-y g^lM^M^^gXhXLUi^UgMMMlMil LUXURIOUS ONE-CLASS MOTORSHIPS Cabins with Private Bath Excellent Cuisine To: MARSEILLES LONDON, ROTTER- T p\if«tinil rOtthmiwi ami DAM AND COPENHAGEN Xo# FALE STINK. ROTTERDAM AND BORINGIA abt. Oct. 18 COPENHAGEN LALANDIA Nov. 15 JUTLANDIA Nov 28 INDIA abt777 words
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Advertisement415 1939-10-09 3 MANSFIELD CO., LTD. Ocean Building, Collyer Quay, Singapore Tel. 5151 Chartered Bank Building, Penang Tel. IMG 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, also415 words
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Article1272 1939-10-09 4 SATURDAY. OCT. 7, 1939: 1 P.M. MINING Bayers Sellers Ampat Till (4s) 4s 3d 4s lO'.fcd Austral AmaL (5s) 5s 10%d 6s 3d Austral Malay 37s 39s Ayer Hitam (5s) 21s 6d 22s 6d x.d. Ayer Wcng ($l) .85 .95 Bangrin Tin ($1) 20s 3d1,272 words
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184 1939-10-09 4 FRASER COMPANY LIST O F CURRENT DIVIDENDS Singapore, Oct 7, 1 pin. Books Total for Co..ip.. j Dividend Close Date Ex. Dtr. financial year W Payable Date to date Ayer Httani 2%% int Sept. 15 Oct 11 7V4% Burma Malay 6<L No 23 Oct. 14 Oct. 21 Oct 15 5%184 words
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Article98 1939-10-09 4 jyiAILS for Johore, FMS. f Malacca, Fenang and Kedah will close at the General Post Office at 7 p.m. starting from Monday next, Oct. 16. These mails will be conveyed by train leaving Singapore at 8.10 p.m. The Post Office request that mails should be posted98 words
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Article86 1939-10-09 4 Canberra, Sept. 14. A TARIFF schedule based on 37 Tariff Board reports, covering 107 Items, was tabled in the House of Representatives to-day by Mr. J. N. Lawson, Minister of Customs and Trade. Among these are 14 which show increases and 25 reductions in British duties. The86 words
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542 1939-10-09 4 Search For New Properties Continued Without Result A DDRESSING shareholders at the annual meeting of Mambau Tin, Ltd., in Kuala Lumpur, on Friday, Mr. W. H. Martin, the chairman, said Before putting the resolution for the adoption of the report and accounts. I542 words
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Article93 1939-10-09 4 London, Oct. 7. DRITISH Government and other dividends accentuated the ease with which mcney borrowers obtained overnight loans at rates as low a? IV2 per cent. This abundance caused a further reduction in discount rates which in no way was checked by the maintenance of theReuter - 93 words
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Article39 1939-10-09 4 npHE price of rubber for purpose of assessment of export duty In the FMS. for the period Oct. 6 to Oct. 12, inclusive, has been determined at 32"'r cents a pound, according to a Gazette notification.39 words
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Article83 1939-10-09 4 Margarine Fats Requisitioned London, Oct. 8. II7ITH rationing of certain foodstuffs impending some time this autumn the Government is taking active steps to ensure adequate supplies are available. The Ministry of Food announced today that from to-morrow a special licence will Jbe required by everybody who sells almost every articleReuter - 83 words
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Article123 1939-10-09 4 British Mission May Go On To New York Ottawa, Oct. 8. A SPECIAL British purchasing mission, which has been In Canada for the past month, plans to leave for New York as soon as the debate on the American Neutrality BiJl ends, according to the DowReuter - 123 words
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82 1939-10-09 4 Nazis Threatened To Shoot Ship's Captain Stockholm, Occ 8. THE OFFICIAL inquiry into the sinking of the Swedish steamer Gun recently by a German submarine continued in Stockholm yesterday. A passenger stated that the Tew were warned that their captain, who had been ordered on board the submarine, would beReuter - 82 words
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41 1939-10-09 4 Rome, Oct. a. CICiNOR MUSSOLINI addressed 50C Fascist leaders from Sardinia In the Palazzo Venezia., yesterday, but according to the Rome radio, this 20-minute speech contained no reference to Hitler's speech or to the war.-I.' uter.41 words
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64 1939-10-09 4 New Delhi, Oct. 8. •THE President or the Muslim League, Mr. Jinnah. has summoned the working committee of the League to meet at New Deihi next Sunday. It is believed that the primary object of the meeting is to review the discussions on v/arReuter - 64 words
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Article23 1939-10-09 4 A French military postal plane be came lost in a fog and landed i Belgium on Saturday. The crew of *wo were interned.—Reutrr.Reuter - 23 words
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Article15 1939-10-09 4 A Swedish newspaper reports Uiat shipping experts of the Osio Powers are to meet shortly.—Renter.Reuter - 15 words
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Article30 1939-10-09 4 The Victoria arrived this morning from Genoa, Naples, Port Said. Massaua, Bombay and Colombo. She berthed at the wharf and will sail this afternoon for Manila, Hongkong and Shanghai.30 words
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Advertisement209 1939-10-09 4 100 CAMELS HAIR WARP GIVES jA MAXIMUM ELASTICITY TO TACKLE *X**jJm SHOCK LOADS AND DIFFICULT v\v\fl DRIVES. X&^M _i\c^ _v J _-H-£t_SMH S3* Sole Agents in Malaya; McALISTER CO., LTD. < Incorporated in Straits Settlements. j SINGAPORE, KUALA LUMPIR, IPOH AND I'ENAMG. Pc 60——^ <3> DIAMOND WJmm^ of Chairs. Tablts.209 words
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Miscellaneous124 1939-10-09 4 YESTERDArS WEATHER Last night max. rain- bright mln. temp, fall s'shlne temp •F tochra bra. WEST COAST. Alor Star 82 0.04 4.1 74 Penan? 84 0.04 4.1 74 Sitiawan 90 0.51 5.9 71 P. Swettenham 88 Nil 4.4 74 Malacca 84 0.08 3.9 73 INLAND. Kuala Lipls 89 0.12 4.7124 words
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Miscellaneous138 1939-10-09 4 SINGAPORE TIDE TABLE To-<Uy H. W. 7.55 a.m. 7.4 ft; 7.-2 >OL o ft. L. W. 103 a.m. 2.6 ft.: 1.32 p.m. 4.6 ft INMMI H. W. 8.45 a.m. 7.9 ft. 8.38 p.m. 8.6 ft. L. W. 1.19 a.m. 2.3 ft 2.43 p.m. 3.7 PORT SWKTTENHAM To-day H. \V. 2.00a.m.138 words
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FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL NEWS
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Article457 1939-10-09 5 Shares Quiet But Steady: Rubber Easier Our l-iiiuiuial Correspondent Singapore, Oct. 9. NOTHING much to disturb markets lias occurred over the week-end and this morning the share market opened Quietly. On Saturday there was a fairly active market, mainly in the tin share and industrial sections, but457 words
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Article111 1939-10-09 5 OSBORNE CHAPPEL MINING GROUP Output Returns For Third Quarter THE following output returns of tin- mining companies in the Osborno and Chappel group refer to the quarter ended September: Piculs Gopeng Consolidated 3.110 Tekka Limited 1,864 Rambutan Limited 490 The Kinta Tin Mines 1,370 Idris Hydraulic Tin 1.265 Chenderiang Tin111 words
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Article299 1939-10-09 5 Kempas Earns 178,459 DIVIDEND 7J PER CENT. A NET profit of $178,459 was earned by Kempas, Lttd., in the year ended June last. This compares with $229,789 in the preceding year. The amount brought forward from 1938 was $196,996, making $375,455 available. As already announced in the Straits Times the299 words
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48 1939-10-09 5 THE following statistics relating to tin-ore production refer to September: Hours. Yardage. Piculs ore. Kinta KeUas Tin 652 167.200 1,479 Ulu Klang Tin 280 36,100 297 The secretaries of Ulu Klang Tin say that the full quota for the third quarter was exported.48 words
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Article27 1939-10-09 5 THE following crops were harvested by the respective estates in September: Ib. Ayer Molek 19.846 Bukit Katil 25,970 Jimah Rubber 18,900 Punggor Rubber 9,72227 words
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Article69 1939-10-09 5 THE Eastern Bank Ltd. advise that the interim dividend of 2s. a share which was payable on Oct. 2 will now be payable on Oct. 23 and that income tax will be deducted at the rate of 7s. in the pound. This postponement in the date of69 words
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Article121 1939-10-09 5 Singapore, Oct. 9, noon. Buyers Sellers Gambler 7.50 Hamburg Cube $14.00 Java Cuba $12 00 Pepper White Muntok $14.50 White $14.00 Black 8.50 Copra Mixed $3.20 Sun Dried $3.55 Sago Flour No. 1 Lingga $7.10 $7.10 Fair $7.00 Sarawak $7.00 Jelotong Palembang $9.00 Banja $9.00 Sarawak $9.00121 words
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465 1939-10-09 5 Saturday's Wall Street Quotations 'T'HE copyright in this service is 1 owned by PHASER and COMPANY, sharebrokcrs, and THE STRAITS TIMES PRESS LTD. The quotations may not be reproduced without the written permission of the' joint owners. New itork, Oct. 7. TTHE following quotations were rhose ruling when the Stock465 words
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Article185 1939-10-09 5 The following are the exchange rates this I morning according to the dally circular issued by the Hong Kong and Shanghai Banking Corporation: SELLING I London T.T 2/4 1 IB London demand 2/4 1/16 Rate for freight 2'*M Lyons demand 2050 Switzerland demand 206 I Hamburg demand l New185 words
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Article85 1939-10-09 5 Monday, Oct. 9. noon. Buyers Sellers Prices Prices No. IX R.S.S. (Spot loose) 33% zy/ n No. IX R.S.S. f.o.b. in cases October 34 Ji 34*» G.F.A.Q. H.S.S. f.o.b. in bales October (Sellers option) -33^ 33 ft F.A.O. R.S.S. f.o.b. In bales Octob-r (Sellers option)85 words
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Advertisement74 1939-10-09 5 lilt tIISK Ul tUUTkUi IMMCIi'IIUM AVOIOLD W 11 11 THIS NEW POTENT GERMICIDE. Particularly useful and safe for cuts abrasions and skin disorders. Obtainable from Chemists and Stores. 75 cents and $1.50 per bottle. Sole Distributors: GRAFTON LABORATORIES Ltd_singaporo Kuala,' Lumpur Hf You'll seldom mm buy lamps |Lf .fc*^ if74 words
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Advertisement206 1939-10-09 5 vjAliw FILLED WITH p HEINE'S BLEND Agents F. A. BARTHOLOMEUSZ LTD. SINGAPORE. Good taste demands different classes for different occasions. Don't be careless about the glasses rnt\ »e.»r Consult t fl£l[zelciel Son} Qualified Ophthalmic Opticians Oar only Singapore address 9, Raffles Place. TeL 3949 AGENTS FOB STRAITS SETTLEMENTS VXD ML*206 words
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Advertisement457 1939-10-09 5 BANK OF CHINA (Incorporated In China ».y Siietiai Charter) 12, Cecil St *et, Singapore. Telephone: Manager's Office Kill Sub-Manager's Office 644! a Exchange Oept S4M General OlTicr 5188 SI Cable Address: "CIirNGKUO." Paid Up Capital Ch S 40.000.003.0) Reserve Funds In excess of Ch. 3.200.00' i> Total Assets approximately Ch.457 words
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Advertisement240 1939-10-09 6 A FXCTURE THAT CANNOT BE SURPASSED FOR SHEER THRILLS AND DARING! 1 ALHAIVIBRA- 3.15, 6.15 9.15 I X \^AL. 0 JljJfl^fr tv«ry one who hat dollar talking picture Bfegy comtdM it« un«quall«rf JEA kn'ly^n CW Wfr pr»-«mli»e««o In th* W*tory james hau. 48 THRILLING HOURS! A To solve a murder240 words
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Advertisement315 1939-10-09 6 LAST NIGHT 6.15 9.15 to mid«|< Hf <y%T%iT "Excellent entertainment." FREE PRESS. fT jf J 1| j| "Riotous comedy... is perfect." STRAITS A PICTURE AS GAY AS ITS TITLE! WITH MARY MAGUIRE ROGER LIVESEY SONGS! 7 SONGS! "SWING YOIR WAY TO HAPPINESS 1 "YOU'VE GOT TO BE SMART •GIDDY IP"315 words
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Advertisement265 1939-10-09 6 LAST DAY OF EXTENDED SEASON! POSITIVELY LAST NIGHT TO-NIGHT! CAPITOL 6.15 9.15 Refreshingly Different Wsm Exquisitely Beautiful! g|g|fL 4ftL-*^fl 'ZAMBOANGA 7 r*JT and beautiful picture of native life "^^^^E^l^Pf^ W* And LATEST GAUMONT BRITISH NEWS By AIK MAIL including DUKE DUCHESS of WINDSOR In England— Last pictures of the ill-fated265 words
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298 1939-10-09 7 R.A.F. Officer Sees 'Strange Things' Behind Enemy Defences London, Oct. 8. CROM a slim young flight-lieutenant who participated in an amazing survey of the Siegfried Line, in the course of which the planes seldom flew above 100 feet and were only once firedReuter - 298 words
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Article118 1939-10-09 7 'As Many As Allies In A Year,' Says Minister London, Oct. 8. MR. Hore-Belisha, the Secretary of State for War, was interviewed today by the London correspondent of a French newspaper. "In a year we shall have as many men at the front as you," heReuter - 118 words
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Article118 1939-10-09 7 Big Mobile Army Of Dockers London, Oct. 8. A HUGE mobile army of dock workers ready to be transferred from port to port wherever they are needed, is foreshadowed by an agreement j between the British Government, the t employers and (lockers. The Government is assisting the scheme by providingReuter - 118 words
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59 1939-10-09 7 Amsterdam, Oct. 8. ALL tunnels under the Thames can now be closed hermetically and remain watertignt in case of danger. The I tunnels can now be closed electrically within three minutes after an air raid alarm. This measure, is expected to preventAneta-Havas - 59 words
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54 1939-10-09 7 MINISTERS TOUR BIG R.A.F. AERODROME The Straits Times SINGAPORE, MONDAY, OCT. 9,1939 London, Oct. 8. THE Air Minister, Sir Klngsley Wood, to-day took the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Sir John Simon, on a tour of one of Britain's big military aerodromes. He talked with pilots in the hangars, and watchedReuter - 54 words
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Advertisement217 1939-10-09 7 TO-NIGHT COCKTAIL DANCE 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. DINNER DANCE (informal) 9.45 to midnight NO ADMISSION CHARGE RAFFLES ORCHESTRA directed by DAN HOPKINS SEAVIEW H HOTEL TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY, FRIDAY tfc SATURDAY SPECIAL DINNER, DANCE CABARET ENTERTAINMENT PROVIDED HY S 1 M "•*-•> B lfctf *38 vz^w m ASr If M217 words
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Advertisement228 1939-10-09 7 box office y-^"3rfin to-day PHONE A P^fl II jfl \mL t J 315 V^ UNITED x ARTISTS <=^« RKLEAS« gF^H A >^* JUNE DUPREZ riLiTO AUBREY SMITH IN A RALPH R^CHARDSOiT BEAUTIFUL JOHN CLEMENTS THEATRE SINGAPORE INSISTS ON SEEING IT! RUN PROLONGED BY POPULAR DEMAND NEXT ATTRACTION -CLAUPETTE 'MIDNIGHT 9228 words
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Miscellaneous234 1939-10-09 7 Broadcasting SINGAPORE TO-DAY ZHP S0.06 metre*. ZHL 225 netres. p.m. 1.15 Miscellaneous programme or gramophone records. t 1.30 The news and mid-day rubber and tin prices. 1.40 Interval. 5.00 "Listeners' Favourites." (Malay) > 5.30 Tamil musics 6.00 Teochew music. t 6 15 Teochew selections from: "Cheng Moa Yam." Sung by234 words
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Article877 1939-10-09 8 So Hitler has put forward his peace terms And, as might have been expected, they have nothing whatever to do with realities and ignore the reason why Germany finds her- self fighting a hopeless battle against I the strongest combination in Europe. i He makes no claims877 words
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Article1082 1939-10-09 8 Non-Combatants Now Carry The Heaviest Burden T*HE suffering in China is more wide- spread than at any time since the Mongol conquest. The tide of invasion has spread over 12— and these the most densely populated of the historic 18 provinces. Only one province, Sinkiang, has1,082 words
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Correspondence
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Letter237 1939-10-09 8 No Specific Remedy; Good Nursing Essential To the Editor of tht Straits Times Sir, Puzzled Layman's experience, as published in your issue of yesterday's date, is only too well known among medical practitioners ln Malaya and I am glad for this opportunity to enlighten him and others237 words
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Letter89 1939-10-09 8 To the Editor of the Straits Times Sir,— According to the Tamil calender of Southern India, this year's Deepavali falls on Friday, Nov. 10. and not on Saturday, Nov. 11, u published in the Gazette. Nov. 11 is already a holiday for Armistice Day. Monday, Nov. 13, is also89 words
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Letter175 1939-10-09 8 Overprinted Stamps Would Tax The Poor To the Editor of the Straits Times Sir,— May I point out to your correspondent Brain Wave that his suggestion to raise war funds by imposing a tax on postage stamps is only good if no other better method can be thought175 words
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Letter173 1939-10-09 8 Praise For A Singapore Police Inspector To the Editor of the Stratts Times Sir.— Whilst waiting for the Stamford Road bus near the Capitol flats at one o'clock to-day, I saw a European inspector on a motor-cycle giving small chase to a Chinese youth on a bicycle. The Inspector173 words
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Letter639 1939-10-09 8 The Landlords' Point Of View To the Editor of the Straits Times Sir,— So much has been written about landlords taking advantage of the war tc squeeze their tenants, that perhaps It Is only fair that your reader* should know something of the other side of the case.639 words
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Letter238 1939-10-09 8 Reply To Wages Control Board Proposal To the Editor of the Straits Times Sir,— I have read Mr. C. E. H. Jacobs letter in today's issue on the subject 3f a Wages Control Board. Obviously Mr. Jacobs is himself in receipt of a salary and, equally obviously,238 words
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Advertisement385 1939-10-09 8 fct M ILiy.i 4G07 Staybrite steel case, unbreakable glass, waterproof $32,— large second hand $3. extra, adjustable wristlet $3.50. THE LATEST PUBLICATIONS. THE CHAMBERS'S TWENTIETH CENTURK DICTIONARY The best book for All Cross-Word Problems. Thoroughly revised edition with supplement. Compiled by Rev. Thomas Davidson $4.50 Postage Extra. G. H. KIAT385 words
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Advertisement31 1939-10-09 8 PHILLIPS RUBBER SOLES Made in England Famous for its Longwear From AX Shoe-Makers Sola Agents RAH AM IN PENH AS. 117.125 CECIL STREET. SINGAPORE. JOHN DUKE Manufacturing Optician. 21, BATTERY ROAD.31 words
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479 1939-10-09 9 Nazi Right Wing Is Being Threatened ENEMY TESTING LINES FOR WEAK POINTS Report Of Gas Reservoir On Belgian Frontier THK continued activity of German troops in the Moselle sector of the Western Front indicates the importance attached by the German High Command to the FrenchReuter - 479 words
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Article112 1939-10-09 9 Fuehrer To Have New Bodyguard London, Oct. 9. ACCORDING to the Daily Express Copenhagen correspondent quoting reliable sources from Germany, Himmler, chief of the Nazi secret police, unearthed a plot to murder Hitler last week when the Fuehrer inspected the Polish front. Despite the close secrecyAneta-Havas - 112 words
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Article92 1939-10-09 9 Agreement Reported hi Moscow Moscow. Oct. 9. A GERMAN trade mission, which; ..rrived In Moscow yesterday, had its first interview with M. Molotov, the Soviet Prime Minister and Foreign Commissar, last night. According to the Tass. Agency, an understanding has been reached under which the SovietReuter - 92 words
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Article85 1939-10-09 9 Allies' Superiority In The Air Paris, Oct. 8. A NGLO-FRENCH co-operation may aptly be said to run to three places of decimals," declared Air Marshal Sir Cyril Newall. who yesterday attended a meeting with Gen. Gamelin, supreme Commander of the French armed forces, to discuss Anglo-French 00-operation. Many R.A.F. squadronsReuter - 85 words
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62 1939-10-09 9 Montreal, Oct. 8. *TPhE first Canadian Expeditionary Force will sail for Europe some time before the end of next April, reports Reuter lrom Montreal. Since the war began. 60.000 recruits have been added to Canada's permament militia of 7,000 men. These recruiting figures do62 words
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41 1939-10-09 9 '■"VIE Admiralty announces that two British minesweepers were attack- < d by enemy Uyingboats in the North Sea this alternoon. No casualties incurred on cither side. The minesweepers are still at sea carrying out their duties.- Renter.Reuter - 41 words
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Article45 1939-10-09 9 London, Oct. 9. DOYAL Air Force reconnaissance air- craft patrolling the North Sea yesterday shot down a German air force ilyingboat and directed a ship in the vicinity to rescue the cr»w of the fiyingboat who were clinging to the wreckage.—Reuter.Reuter - 45 words
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Article57 1939-10-09 9 WAR London, Oct. 9. EXTRACTS from the British Blue Book on the cau~es of the present v:ar were read from the German Freedom Station las; evening. The announcer said, The hour will coma when the Nazi leaders will be tried by the German people for the lie with57 words
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159 1939-10-09 9 London, Oct. 9. THE All-India Congress Committee is meeting to-day at Wardha, Mr. Gandhi's headquarters, in the Central Provinces, It is expected in official quarters that the meeting will affirm the willingness of Congress to support the present war provided it is assured159 words
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290 1939-10-09 9 Shanghai, Oct. 8. /CHINESE circles in Chungkiang and over unoccupied China are Jubilant and staging mass parades over what they say is the biggest victory yet gained by China in her war against Japan. They claim that the Japanese drive on Changsha, the290 words
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Article148 1939-10-09 9 Copenhagen, Oct. 9. A WARNING to neutral ships against joining Allied convoys, given by the Frankfurter Zeitung, is quoted by the Danish newspaper Polltiken. The German newspaper says that regulations regarding the, stopping and examining of ships and the ban on sinking without warning cannot beReuter - 148 words
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Article51 1939-10-09 9 Hyde Park, (N.Y.), Oct. 8. A SUBMARINE "definitely identified as foreign" was sighted on Friday about 15 miles from Miami, it is officially announced by one of President Roosevelt's secretaries. The nationality of the vessel is not disclosed nor it is stated how she wasReuter - 51 words
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91 1939-10-09 9 Washington, Oct. 8. I'HE Los Angeles Examiner de- clares that persistent rumours are afloat alleging an act of sabotage in connection with the battleship Arizona. The rumours deal with the ship's machinery and water tanks. The Navy Department has declined to make any officialReuter - 91 words
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Article90 1939-10-09 9 Cape Town, Oct. 8. TTHE South African Minister of Fiii- ance and Education, Mr. J. H. Hofmeyer, said yesterday that the present threat to all that makes civilization worthwhile must be eliminated. No peace which would condone aggressive acts of power politics already perpetrated andReuter - 90 words
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Article22 1939-10-09 9 It is announced in Berlin that the President of Estonia has consented to the conclusion of a new trade agreement with Germany.—Reuter.Reuter - 22 words
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Article202 1939-10-09 9 London, Oct. 9. THE value of a statement in the German newspaper Berliner Boersen Zeitung that the British economic and social structure will break if the war continues," may be gauged in the light of comparative figures taken from a single factor in Britain's economic structure, saysBritish Wireless - 202 words
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Article79 1939-10-09 9 Hong Kong. Oct. 9. JAPANESE troops have entered Shekki, in the Canton River delta, according to reports from Chungshan <tho birthplace of Dr. Sun Vat-sen). The Japanese are reported to be increasing their forces in this area and are now operating with thousands, instead ofReuter - 79 words
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145 1939-10-09 9 Chungking, Oct. 9. AN effigy of Wang Ching-wei, derx posed deputy executive of the Kuomintang, will be carried in a wooden cage through the streets of Chungking to-morrow the Double Tenth— when the populace celebrates the anniversary of the founding ot the Chinese Republic. InReuter - 145 words
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Article118 1939-10-09 9 London, Oct. 8. THE 6,873-ton steamer Binnendijk, of 1 the Holland-Amerika Line, was sunk in the English Channel early today. No loss of life is reported. The 41 members of the crew were landed by lifeboat which had stood by all night, and areReuter - 118 words
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223 1939-10-09 9 MOSCOW'S REPORTED CLAIMS AGAINST FINLAND CAUSING CONCERN London, Oct. 9. UAVING secured pacts with Estonia and Latvia, Soviet 11 Russia is seriously turning her attentions to Finland, which is now the main centre of interest among the Baltic states, who are anxiously awaiting developments. ItReuter - 223 words
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Article72 1939-10-09 9 Stockholm, Oct. 8. THE Government is asking for a credit of 36,000,000 Swedish crowns for the purchase of 102 aeroplanes an;! 15,000,000 crowns for the construction of ten mine-sweepers. RATIONING IN SWEDEN Sugar and coffee are to be rationed in Norway. The people are toReuter - 72 words
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77 1939-10-09 9 IT is thought in London that Mr. Chamberlain may give broad c ltline of the Government's views on Hitler's speech when he makes his weekly review of the war situation on Wednesday. This depends upon whether consultations between the British Government and theReuter - 77 words
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Article113 1939-10-09 9 First Test Vote To-da* In The Senate Washington, Oct. 8. •T*HE Government is apparently assured of a victory on the first test vote on President Roosevelt's neutrality progrrmme which is expected to be taken by the Senate to-morrow. The vote is on the motion of SenatorReuter - 113 words
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Advertisement9 1939-10-09 9 OTHER CABLES h n* ;cs 1, 7 and 169 words
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Advertisement101 1939-10-09 9 RUG-MAKING TURKEY FOR LOVELY RUGS! Make your rugs from Turkey Rug Wool the P. B. Brand, every ounce of which is guaranteed by Patons Baldwins. There are over 450 beautiful shades in the range so that to make a rug to tone with your furnishing scheme should not present much101 words
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308 1939-10-09 10 Smaller Expenditure On Ipoh Rebuilding Scheme SUPPLY BILL FIGURES PERAK will probably spend more than $1,000,000 less next ye&r than what has been set aside for the year 1939, it is indicated in the Supply Bill for 1940, which will shortly be considered308 words
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Article190 1939-10-09 10 Magician' s 100 Tons Of Equipment THE Great Nicola, one of the worlds leading magicians, is here. He arrived in Singapore on Saturdaj from Batavia, bringing with him a troupe of 20 and 100 tons of equipment which comprises effects, illusions and drapes which ail form an important part in190 words
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Article126 1939-10-09 10 FAIR AND WARMER A GOOD SHOW CERTAINLY one of the most amusing productions seen in Singapore for a long time Is the Repertory Players' three-act play "Fair and Warmer," by Avery Hopwood, which was staged at the Victoria Theatre on Saturday. All about a model husband who follows a friend's126 words
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72 1939-10-09 10 s Aii?pls." (Ben I.yan, Hill. Jean Ilarlow, John narrow. Laden Prival, Frank Clarke.) Produced, and dir?cted hy Howard Haghes. At the Alhiunbra. THOUGH made over ten years ago. war picture provides exciting entertainment, the best scenes being thes? in which the Royal Flying72 words
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Article159 1939-10-09 10 s:\G.\POßfc K\» I 8 HOTEL .1 Dance p.m. to 9 p.m. Dinner Dance (Informal) 0.4"> to Midnight. C.tRKICK THEATRE, GEILANG Ambikapathi. A Sup^r Tamil Talkie at 5.45 9 p m. OKI I WORLD Cabaret 9 p.m. to Midnight. Globe: Wide Open PbCM. Sky: Marie Walevska. HAP PI WORLD Happy159 words
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179 1939-10-09 10 WHE following notifications regardi ing Volunteer officers are made in the Straits Settlements Government Gazette: S.S.V.F.: Mr. V.T.C. Morris granted a Commission as Second-Lieutenant. Mr. A.C. Carver granted a Commission as Second-Lieutenant. Mr. J.B. McMorine granted a Commission as Lieutenant. Mr. B.J. Wright granted a179 words
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Article23 1939-10-09 10 TTHE changing of the guard at Gov- ernmsnt House by the Hyderabad Regiment will take place to-morrow at 9 a.m.23 words
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Article110 1939-10-09 10 Assistance From Associations (From Our Own Correspondent) Batavia, Oct. 7. GERMAN associations in the Netherlands Indies are giving assistance to Germans who have come to the Indies as a result of the war. The crews of 19 German freighters jn Indies ports, numbering over 1,000 Germans110 words
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Article75 1939-10-09 10 A MARITIME declaration inquiry, by the Norwegian Consul, into the sinking of the Norwegian vessel Hoegh Transporter (4,914 tons) which was sunk when it struck a mine in one of the protective minefields in Singapore waters on the night of Oct. 3, will be held in75 words
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142 1939-10-09 10 THE last of the annual series of concerts for j children for this year, which are organized by the Children's Concert Committee, will take place on Oct. 30, and Nov. 1. at 5 p.m. i:i the Memoiia. Hall. Scigi,sore The majority of tickets for these142 words
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Article26 1939-10-09 10 DEATH; STOKER Petty Officer William John Slater Gascoigne, of H.M.S. Terror, died at the General Hospital yesterday. The funeral will take place this afternoon.26 words
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Article, Illustration66 1939-10-09 10 Vice-Admiral H. Fericerda, who commands the Netherlands Indies Navy, is to remain in the Indies for an indefinite period. This decision has been taken as a result of the international situation. Admiral Fervccrda will act as adviser to the neio Naval Chief of Staff in the66 words
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339 1939-10-09 10 WITH Mr. Roy Brown as the vocal soloist and Werner Baer at the organ, the monthly Municipal Sunday evening organ recital at the Victoria Memorial Hall yesterday brought further composers to an appreciative Singapore audience The organist had an even wider range than usual, and one339 words
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Article, Illustration19 1939-10-09 10 A notice painted an he spare wheel of a car, seen at Southampton19 words
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454 1939-10-09 10 I\ONATIONS received up to Oct. 7 T>ring the Malaya Patriotic Fund up to $216,710.37. Donations previously acknowledged $206,521.62, Mr. and Mrs. T. E. Miles $100,1 Joh Kahn-Batter $25. United Engineers Ltd. $1,000, Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Ebden $80, Staff of the Biochemical454 words
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Article33 1939-10-09 10 Haji Mohamed bin Hajl Abdul Jamal, 0.C.P.D.: Johore Bahru, will be proceeding on transfer to Muar at the end of the! month. He will be succeeded by Inche Hashim bin Maridon, of Muar.33 words
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Article160 1939-10-09 10 Support Pledged To Empire (From Our Own Correspondent; Seremban, Oct. 8. "THAT the members of the Negri Sembilan Eurasian community affirm their loyalty to the throne and pledge their whole-hearted support to the British Empire." "That members of the Eurasian community resident in Negri Sembilan support the160 words
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83 1939-10-09 10 (From Our Own Correspondent) Seremban, Oct. 8. THE Ceylon Tamil members of the 1 Railway Traffic Staff have subscribed $82 towards the Malaya Patriotic Fund. The sum has been paid into the Chartered Bank at Seremban. The contributions were from: Messrs. R. Selvadural.83 words
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Article261 1939-10-09 10 No Ceremony In Singapore SALE OF FLOWERS FOR RELIEF FUND SINGAPORE Chinese will hold no formal celebrations to-morrow in commemoration of the Doublo Tenth, anniversary of the inauguration of the Chinese Republic. Eight cinemas will instead screen pictures which were taken last year of the parade at261 words
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Article162 1939-10-09 10 A TALK entitled "Russia And Tin 1 rt War" will be given at 7.30 p.m, to-night in the 8.M.8.C. programme, by Mr. E. H. G. Dobby. Lecturer in Geography at Raffles College. The speaker will discuss the new pact betwe.n Russia find Germany In the162 words
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Advertisement95 1939-10-09 10 I V^ir^^^^^il K531 P^3lllP^lai£. I! VY U CannOt SSe jt and > ou cannot r^lP'^b^?^ I hear 1t but the Polarsphere I*l JjH I the remarkable power unit of jgl^Bß^^^^^^^S^^ the Silver Anniversary Model jpg^y^W^P^ h^^>-, IB has much to substantiate what Bt^£^i-Si^^^^^^sJ |^^5 many pe °P |e both lnside95 words
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778 1939-10-09 11 Chinese Reports Of Government Buying Officially Denied jo IN spite of increased wholesale prices for Siamese rice, the Food Controller, Malaya, in a statement issued yesterday, says that the Singapore public will still be "able to purchase their normal requirements at five778 words
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Article199 1939-10-09 11 «-pHE hon. secretary cf the Singapore Chinese section of the Malaya patriotic Fund announces that su'oscription books signed by the chairmani vice-chairman and hon treasurer have been issued to the various sub-committees who are authorized to collect contributions for the Malaya patriotic Fund 'Chinese Section)199 words
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Article, Illustration19 1939-10-09 11 This London petrol station has protected its petrol pumps with stacks of sandbngs.19 words
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162 1939-10-09 11 THERE has been a general increase of 25 per cent, in all rates charged by Imperial Airways Ltd. This is effective immediately and applies to passage money, freight rates, and baggage charges. The new passenger fares are calculated to the nearest pound162 words
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Article53 1939-10-09 11 The hand of the Straits Settlements Police v ill perform to-nieht at the Botani: Garc'rn> at 530 p.m. under the direction of Mr. B. Chapman. Bandmaster: March, "The Great little Army", Alford; Overture, "Martha". Hartmar; Selection. A Musical Switch", Alford; Characteristic. 'Parade of the Tin Soldters", Jewel;53 words
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Article93 1939-10-09 11 SELANGOR CLUB SERVICES MEN From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Oct. 8. IT is understood that the Selan- gor Club has decided to invite any Services men who come to Kuala Lumpur during th? war to become honorary members of the club during their stay in the Federal Capital. This93 words
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Article25 1939-10-09 11 Contributions in Sarawak for the Third Division to the Patriotic Fund total $2,660, according to latest advice. They include gifts from members ot every community.25 words
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1187 1939-10-09 11 T"HE funeral of Mr. Herbert Mere-j 1 dith Cantrell, who died suddenly i at the General Hospital, Singapore j on Saturday, took place at Bida-j dari Cemetery yesterday afternoon.! The Bishop of Singapore conducted the service. Mr. Cantrell. who was 58. had been in hospital1,187 words
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384 1939-10-09 11 Official Approval For Appeals Proposed By Lteut-CoL Lord THE position of established Malayan and Singapore charities, now that efforts are being: concentrated on raising money for the Malaya Patriotic Fund, is discussed by Lt.-Colonel H. A. Lord, officer commanding, the Salvation Army in384 words
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Advertisement10 1939-10-09 11 /^SHBfI MACARONI VERMICELLI TR reRFECTION SHIP ij^ggj^By BRAND CEREALS /x10 words
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Advertisement92 1939-10-09 11 m/aP^ I HF i^^>W? tin m^. I Of 4 J& ff% Ozt**?/ mm. y^j^m J is your safeguard c* against imitations MBkJngL\ Every genuine bottle of WoudK^^jmly^^ ward's Gripe Water you buy bears mjHf^SjL the famous "Baby" trade-mark. &C& Zst'M enu ne Woodward's Gripe Water has been recommended by doctors92 words
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Article, Illustration3589 1939-10-09 12 (From Our Own Correspondent) London, Sept. 22. I IFE in England this his-1-1 toric September is a strange, almost uncanny experience. The second world war is already in its third week. Our ally, Poland has been stricken down. On the western front3,589 words
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Advertisement247 1939-10-09 12 EYE EXAMINATIONS, EYEGLASSES, EXCLUSIVELY. Specializing. <ffltgy^ Ocular Muscle Anomalies y^K^^^^^ Crossed Eyes, /i fK^M Intricate Visual U Jj|^^ Problems. VI THOMPSON OPTICAL CO. Qualified Eyesight Specialists. 4, ARCADE BLDGn 'PHONE 3002. R. A. Thompson, Dr. of Ocular Science 35 years' European Clinical Experience. What Would You Not Do For Hin?247 words
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Advertisement145 1939-10-09 12 Qlostbra Neat, well-groomed hair is one of the most valuabift assets and one of the easiest to possess. Simply massage a few drops of Glostora into the scalp after the morning bath —and note the difference. 4 APR REGULAR USE OF, s.n: W TOOTH PASTE does mor; ili-:i el your145 words
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Article229 1939-10-09 13 CPAIN is vratching the staggering course of events in eastern Europe with keen interest mixed with abhorrence. The Russian invasion of Poland caps the unfavourable impression mad? by the Germano-Russian pact, says The Times Biarriz correspondent. It is fully recognized that this treacherous and ruthless net229 words
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Article19 1939-10-09 13 London, Oct. 8. TTHE Ministry of Information an- nounces that 35,000 schoolboys will be evacuated gradually from London. Aneta-Havas.Aneta-Havas - 19 words
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Article208 1939-10-09 13 "DLIGHTY," the purely Scrvicj weekJy magazine of the last two years of the last war, is to be started again, reports the News Chronicle. The first number is expected to be distributed this month. The magazine cannot be bought. It is circulated only among Service units.208 words
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Article92 1939-10-09 13 /GERMAN attempts, through their broadcasts In Arabic, to Incite Arabs against the Allies have met with public resentment, says a Beirut report. The false news and vehement attucks. especially against Britain, have had no other effect In Syria than to multiply applications for enrolment to92 words
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Advertisement252 1939-10-09 13 Peat heartiiyTl Without Worrying About Your Stomach! BiSoDoL— the modern, fastworking antacid efficiently combats indigestion due to ccidity, and the nausea and pains that are the inevitable consequence of such «tomach disturbances. Doctor; reconmiend BiSoDoL because it is a quick, sale wpy to end stomach pains due to acidity— is252 words
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Advertisement145 1939-10-09 13 T Every sore throat ■Erf «H a d an 9 er S P°* flMflr gJa X**^* Think of til the serious illnesses rrhicb smn ZBUM^mStr Jz& c wi:b Bli s n: ore tiiroa£ ihe uusc ma y jjH^Sf^fldD fGJyTfi dust, strain, tiredness or a colJ, but you cafl JK protect145 words
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Article, Illustration1263 1939-10-09 14 Attitude Of Congress Party To Present Crisis LORD ZETLAND PAYS A TRIBUTE TO INDIAN LEADERS London, Sept. 27. [N the House of Lords, Lord Snell (Labour Opposition), speaking on the situation in India said that his first word was that tl waa necessary that1,263 words
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107 1939-10-09 14 Calcutta. J^R. Nalini Ranjan Sarkar, Finance Minister of Bengal, in a press statement referred to the confusion that existed among politically-minded Indians which was caused by the outbreak of war in the present state of India's political evolution. What practical difference, he asked, would107 words
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109 1939-10-09 14 Simla. THE constitution of the War Supply Board and the increase in the salary of the members of the Board formed the subject of questions in the Council of State recently. Mr. Williams, Secretary to the Defence Co-ordination Department, said the salary of the Director-General,109 words
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Article, Illustration23 1939-10-09 14 A section of the great queue outside Government building in Milan, as motorists lined up for petrol ration tickets.23 words
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490 1939-10-09 14 "Stefan The Stu b born" Is Hero Of Warsaw THE courage and leadership of one man, a short, dark 1 sturdy Pole, known to his countrymen as "Stefan the Stubborn," helped to keep the might of the German Army raging outside the gates of Warsaw for many days. The ex-capita]490 words
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Article66 1939-10-09 14 Calcutta. AN order for 152,000,000 sandbags, :n addition to the 60,000,000 ordered earlier last month, has been received by the Indian Jute Association from the British Government through the Government of India. This order is expected to be completed by the end of December. A special66 words
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Article256 1939-10-09 14 Exploitation Of Communists /"^ERMAN secret service agents are most active in Mexico, Promoting German wireless propapj' da and military and economic penetration under the screen of commercial activities, according to The Times Mexico City correspondent. There are persistent repoits [hat the Germans are trying to establish256 words
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154 1939-10-09 14 jyiß. Oswald Pirow. the former Union Minister of Defence, speaking at Ermelo, said that, a." a member of the Union's Inner Cabinet under Gen. Hertzog. the former Premier, he had always found Britain 100 per cent, fair in her confidential dealings. If South154 words
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Advertisement101 1939-10-09 14 SOME LEADING MANUFACTURERS Whom We Represent Building Materials Paints PAR Malayan Paint Works Ltd. Wall Tiles T. R. Boote Ltd. Roof Tiles The Commonwealth Trust Ltd. Malthoid Roofing The Paraffine Companies Inc. Armour Coat Canadian Stucco Products Ltd. Canec Building Board Hawaiian Cane Products Ltd. Asbestos Cement Turners Asbestos Cement101 words
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Advertisement83 1939-10-09 14 f m A trial run in a B.S.A. Scout will quickly gives suck perfect steering anil convince you of the added pleasure road-holding. It also makes of front wheel drive motoring, possible the low build and comThis form of transmission ensures fortable seating which has made the the utmost safety83 words
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327 1939-10-09 15 ARMY SINGAPORE GIVE IMPRESSIVE DISPLAYS Saturday's Rugger Friendlies THE Army, last year's Malaya Cup Rugby finalists, had a grand try-out on Saturday when they beat Johore by eighteen points (three goals and a try) to three (a penalty goal) in a friendly game on the padang. This game was the327 words
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Article330 1939-10-09 15 STORE BEAT R.N. R.A.F. rvISPLAYING a marked superiority U over their opponents in all departments of the game, the Singapore Rugby team bent the R.N and R.A.F. by 21 points (three goals and two penalties) to nh, in a gruelling friendly game at the Jalan Besar stadium on Saturday. The330 words
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Article321 1939-10-09 15 tFrvn Our Own Correspondent.) Ipoh, Oct. 7. DISPLAYING superiority in all departments of the gam?, Perak convincingly trounced the NegrlMalacca fifteen 31—0 to-day in an lnter-state match. The points came from five goals, a penalty goal and a try. The score is a satisfactory reflection of the321 words
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Article47 1939-10-09 15 SOCCER: Challenge Cap, K.A.F. vs. Malays (replay), Stadium. RUGBY: Loyals vs. Royal Navy, OiLman Barracks. HOCKEY: Police vs. Colts Hockey Club, Depot; Singapore Colts vs. V.M.C.A., Prince Edward Road; S.C.R.C. vs. 1 9th Hyderabad* S.C.R.C. TENNIS: S.C.C, S.CJt.C, Y.M. C.A.. and Tanglin Club tournaments.47 words
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Article289 1939-10-09 15 Home soccer friendlies on Saturday resulted Aldcrshot 1, Mill vail 2. Barnslcy 2. Grimsby 2. Blackpool 2, Queen of the South 1. Bournemouth 4, Torquay 1. Bradford City 3, Leeds 1. Bristol City 5, Bristol Rovers 5. Bury 4, Burnley 2. Ca*-difl 1, Plymouth 1. Clielmsiord CityReuter - 289 words
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Article170 1939-10-09 15 London, Oct. T. Home Rugby i>...t'ae friendlies on Saturday resulted Barrow 22, Oldham 14. Bradford (Northern) 26, Fcuiherstone 5. Castleford 15, Hunslet 8. Dewsbury 15. Huddersfield 36. Halifax 24, Bramley 15. Hull 20. Wakeneld Trinity 11. Leeds 28. Batley 18. Liverpool Stanley 0, St. Helens 20. Rochdale 5,170 words
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Article, Illustration46 1939-10-09 15 (apt. Simpson sends a pass oat from the blind side, m the friendly rag by nature played on the pad an* on Saturday between the Army and Johore. The result was an overwhelming win for the Army by 18 points to three. Straits Times t/~ turr.46 words
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147 1939-10-09 15 IN the Singapore baseball league championship series, the Yankees of the American Association beat the Japanese Club, leaders of the league, by two runs to nothing before a large crowd at the St. Joseph's Institution, ground yesterdav. The Americans broke the ice in the last147 words
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Article329 1939-10-09 15 From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Oct. 6. CELANGOR will hold its first hockey trial on Oct. 18 when two sides representing the Selangor Club and the Selangor Hockey Association and meet. The Hockey Association team has already been selected and Is: Wong Kara329 words
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281 1939-10-09 15 CIRST impressions of Saturday's I hockey match between the Indian Army and the Indian Association at Balestier were that the Army can put up a very strong eleven when the ocOoion demands. Their representatives won by 4—o,4 0, and it281 words
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Article119 1939-10-09 15 I TAVINQ drawn one goal all on Saturday after a thrilling game, the R.AJF. and the Malays meet in the replay at the Stadium to-day In the Challenge Cup competition. The Airmen should have won on Saturday, for the Malays were hard pressed for the119 words
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411 1939-10-09 15 Wong Brothers Win Easily TN the semi-final of the men's open doubles in the Singapore badminton championships, Wong Peng Soon and Wong Peng Nam, met with little difficulty at the hands of the Marigold pair, Koh Keng Siang and Tan Cheng Hoe, whom they beat411 words
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Article76 1939-10-09 15 THE OCTOBER MEDAL competi- tion at the Royal Singapore Golf Club yesterday resulted in s tie between H. M. Paterson, H. B. Sytn and S. I* Lane in "A" division, each player returning a net score of 70. J. P. Campbell won "B" division with a76 words
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Article242 1939-10-09 15 <From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Oct. 6. A BOOK which should prove of the utmost benefit to all rugger players and those interested in the game particularly in Malaya, has just been issued. It comprises 90 pages and gives the coiistitutioa of the Malayan242 words
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382 1939-10-09 16 Washington Circles And "Two Basic Factors'* HITLER'S BROKEN PLEDGES, AND FUTURE OF POLAND CZECHOSLOVAKIA Washington, Oct. 8. TWO basic factors are said in Government quarter?, to preclude mediation in the European war by President Roosevelt at present: FIRSTLY, the difficulty of envisagingReuter - 382 words
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334 1939-10-09 16 Finland Calling Men To The Colours PKECALTIONARY MEASURE" ORDERED AFTER MOSCOW "INVITATION" London, Oct. 8. A NUMBER of Finnish reservists have been called to the colours as a precautionary measure following an 'invitation" from Moscow to Finland to send a delegate to discuss "political and economic measures of mutual interest,"334 words
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Article136 1939-10-09 16 Moves By Britain And Germany Ixmdon, Oct. 8. A BRITISH trade mission i expected in Yugoslavia shortly, according to a Bel grade broadcast. A German trade delegation j Leaving for Moscow. A German trade agreement wit! Bulgaria should have been signe yesterday, but was held up at136 words
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Article48 1939-10-09 16 Brussels, Oct. 8. CATHER of five children or mon 1 are to be exempted from militar; service, the B,'3ian Ministry of Defenci innounces All mobilised reservists o lower rank belonging to tne 1925 o ■ater classes are immediately to bi released— Aneta Havas.Aneta-Havas - 48 words
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Article, Illustration7 1939-10-09 16 A London shop displaying tailored anti-gas suitings7 words
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Article148 1939-10-09 16 Paris, Oct. 8. Communist deputies in the Paris area and 17 in the provinces have been arrested. Their names are at present unavailable but, according to the Havas news agency, they include deputies who have already given evidence at the inquiry concerning a letter sent toReuter - 148 words
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81 1939-10-09 16 War Prisoners Post Office Scheme Copenhagen, Oct. 8. THE Danish Red Cross Society has drafted a scheme to set up a central post office in Copenhagen for th; attribution of letters to prisoners of war. The Danish Ministry of Home Affairs has undertaken to make good any deficit that mayReuter - 81 words
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Article52 1939-10-09 16 Paris, Oct. 8. FNR. BENES, ex-President of Czecho- Slovakia, speaking on behalf of the Czech nation to-day, expressed deep gratitude to M. Daladler. the French Premier, and the French Government for allowing the establishment of a Czecho-Slovak army in France In order to fight the commonReuter - 52 words
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51 1939-10-09 16 Berlin, Oct. 8. 'THE Ger nan Government has creat- ed a force of 7,000 men to help keep order in Czecho-Slovakla. This force, says the German news agency, may be called on to help with what it describes as "catastrophes which endanger life and property."Reuter - 51 words
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Article50 1939-10-09 16 Quito ,Oct. 8. THE Inspector-General of the Ecuador 1 Navy, two high air force officers and three others were killed, when a plane in which they were travelling crashed between Guayaquil and Puerto Manta and was burned out. Six charred bodies were discovered. Reuter.Reuter - 50 words
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Article243 1939-10-09 16 London Views On Hitler's Speech London, Oct. 8. "THERE is no basis for peace in 1 the Reichstag speech is the verdict of Scrutator, writing in the Sunday Times. Scrutator says, "It is tiue, as Hitlor says, there can be no peace for the world untilReuter - 243 words
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77 1939-10-09 16 HITLER offers nothing but peace of defeat and degradation, declares Mr. J. L. Garvln, writing in the Observer to-day. He adds that Hitler seeks to make the democracies lose the war by a premature quarrel about war alms"Make no mistake," he writes, "the democraciesReuter - 77 words
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62 1939-10-09 16 New York, Oct. 8. Fritz Kuhn, leader of the pro-Nazi German American Bund, held by the authorities and imprisoned last week under an indictment for grand larceny and forgery, has been released from prison on payment of $50,000 ball. Kuhn was imprisonedReuter - 62 words
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Article181 1939-10-09 16 Paris, Oct. 8. A CURIOUS incident in Europe's broadcasting war is reported in the Paris Soir which states that the Stuttgart announcer began his nightly French broadcast yesterday with an announcement that he intended shortly to read the text of Hitler's speech. As the announcer finishedReuter - 181 words
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Article332 1939-10-09 16 '"Peace Will Not Come In Hitler's Wav" London, Oct. 8. R*R. Arthur Greenwood, deputy lfl l:ader of the Labour party, in a speech this morning said: "There have been rumours about the submission of peace terms. Britain would of course gladly listen and give the closest332 words
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Advertisement13 1939-10-09 16 y^Tsi(?iI 3 S.t*llifff£ > ftj ELLISON S. EZEKIEL 4c CO. S. CAPITOL BUILDING, SINGAPORE.13 words
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