The Straits Times, 18 October 1939
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Title Section36 1939-10-18 1 The Straits Times [ESTABLISHED NEARLY A CENTURY.] MALAYA'S LEADING NEWSPAPER— LARGEST NET SALES 16 PAGES SINGAPORE, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 18, 1939. PRICE S CENTS. The Straits Times 16 PAGES SINGAPORE, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 18, 1939. PRICE 5 CENTS.36 words
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Advertisement243 1939-10-18 1 See MIEN GHONG SMART TAILORING t%m Coleman St. Singapore. -Phone 4816- SINGAPORE, 140 CECIL ST. ('PHONE 5471) m 0 1 aT *UK XVIJIi'JM fe-, 1 KYNOCH" SCARVES permanently see i. \&!Jfr. M.W I fl style by a special process. yF^J^^^ Wfei TN a Delightful Range of Plaids OV ,^A No243 words
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Advertisement7 1939-10-18 1 KUALA LUMPUR, 25, JAVA ST ('PHONE 3683).7 words
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Advertisement19 1939-10-18 1 fo" PEIFECT STYLES (n DRESSMAKING REAOYMADES Call at MADAME PAGE'S SALONS 13. (lattery Road, Singapore. HOTEL MAJESTIC Kuala Lumpur.19 words
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Advertisement566 1939-10-18 2 The Straits Times DOMESTIC OCCURRENCE RITCHIE— To Rl.oda, wife of Geoffrey O. Ritchie, at the Maternity Hospital. Singapore, Monday night 16th October a son. SITUATIONS VACANT EUBOFBAM DOCTOR as Locum in Singapore one month from mid December. Box 187. Straits Times. WANTED, Malay Syce. Bachelor. Careful Knd of Oct. Wages566 words
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Advertisement887 1939-10-18 2 FOR SALE BHELVADOB Refrigerator Pnone UU ENGLISH LADY wishes to sell Babys Tansad Folding Pram. Good condition. Box No. 480. Straits Times. FOR SALE. Attractive Light teak Lounge suite and Dining room suite. For further particulars. Apply to Box 467, Straits Times. COLLECTION OF AIR MAIL FLOWN COVERS chiefly first887 words
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Advertisement753 1939-10-18 2 LEGAL NOTICE noticeT" IN THE ESTATE OF CHAN SZE ONN, DECEASED, late of No. 32 Orange Drove lioad, Singapore, who died on the 2nd day of September 1939. Pursuant to Section 29 of the Trustees Ordinance (Chapter 59). NOTICE Is hereby given that creditors and other persons having claims against753 words
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Advertisement762 1939-10-18 2 TENDERS SINGAPORE MUNICIPALITY. Tenders are invited for the supply of Salt Glazed Ware Pipes, Specials, etc. Tender Forms and any further Information may be obtained from the Municipal Engineer's Dept. Tenders will close at 4 p.m. on Nov. 27, 19;; 9. C. H. GOLDIE Municipal Secretary. SINGAPORE MUNICIPALITY. TENDERS are762 words
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Advertisement317 1939-10-18 2 BUSINESS CARDS ETC. LADIES DRESSES. MRS. PURVEY just arrived with dresses for all occasions. Prices very reasonable. Hrs: :-l and 2-7. 9 Eu Court. 2nd Floor. Hill Street. MASSAGE HALL MANICURE AND MASSAGE Mrs. HARU and Miss HANA 60. WATERLOO STREET. Telephone 7467. MISCELLANEOUS EUROPEAN firm of accountants specialise? in317 words
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Advertisement324 1939-10-18 2 THE BEST DIET DURING CONVALESCENCE After operations, or wasting ar.d other diseases, you feel so weak and exhausted that you wonder whether you'll ever feel really well again. Everyone urges you to eat. Yet food nauseates you. But you simply must eat. Doctors all over the world have found that324 words
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Advertisement349 1939-10-18 3 P. 0. BRITISH INDIA AND APCAR LINE. (Incorporated In England) PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL S.N Co. MAIL PASSENGER AND CARGO SERVICES Owing to the unrertainty regarding thr actuai date of arrival and departure of the Company's steamers due to the outbreak of hostilities list of Sailings is suspended for the time349 words
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Advertisement355 1939-10-18 3 SHIPPING ANNOUNCEMENTS (Incorporated In Jaoan) GENERAL PASSENGER AGENTS FOR CUNARD WHITE STAR TO CALIFORNIA FROM THE ORIENT VIA HONOLULU m.s. KAMAKURA MARU leave S'hal Nov. 22 m.s. ASAMA MARU leave H'kong Dec. 6 TO VANCOUVER A SEATTLE FROM JAPAN HIE MARU leave Kobe Nov. 8 HEIAN MARU leave Kobe Nov.355 words
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Advertisement709 1939-10-18 3 LUXURIOUS ONE-CLASS MOTORSHIPS Cabins with Private Bath Excellent Cuisint PASSENGER 6c FREIGHT SERVICE HOMEWARD to Aden, Port Said, Palestine, Marseilles, London, Rotterdam, Copenhagen and Scandinavia. OUTWARD to Bangkok, Saigon, Manila, Hongkong, Shanghai and Japan. For particulars regarding sailings, fares, etc., please apply to: THE EAST ASIATIC CO., LTD* (Incorporated la709 words
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Advertisement445 1939-10-18 3 MANSFIELD CO., LTD. OCEAN BUILDING, COLLYER QUAY. SINGAPORE Tel. 5151 CHARTERED BANK BUILDING, PENANG Tel. 1366 BLUE FUNNEL LINE. Frequent Sailings to United Kingdom and United States ot America. Dates are not guaranteed, all cargo bookings subject to Conference War Clauses. WESTERN AUSTRALIA THE SHORTEST SEA ROUTE AT THE CHEAPEST445 words
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1860 1939-10-18 4 BUT LONDON WANTS OFFICIAL POLICY STATEMENT NOW Singapore Temporarily Becomes World's Chief Rubber Market From Our Own Correspondent London, Oct. 5. WITH the price stimulated by Ministry of Supply buying in fulfilment of the Anglo-American barter agreement, and a further increase in1,860 words
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Article1276 1939-10-18 4 Fraser And Co's List TUESDAY, OCT. 17, 1939: 5 P.M. MINING Buyer* Sellers Ampat Tin (4s) 4s 6d 5s Austral Amal. (Ss) 6s 3d 6s 9d Austral Malay <£) 37s 39s Ayer Hltam (5s) 22s 23s Ayer Weng ($1) .85 .95 Bangrin Tin (£1) 21s1,276 words
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Advertisement154 1939-10-18 4 Spend your local leave in Java and Bali, combining a pleasant sea voyage with a stay at Java's beautiful mountain resorts, and a visit to the wonderful island pt Bali Full information from X.P.M. Line, (Incorp. in Holland) Pass. Dept. Phone S4SI TRAVEL IN COMFORT TRAVEL K.PM. I TOLLEY'S BRANDY154 words
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Article663 1939-10-18 5 Tin Shares Slow To Respond To London's Bids By Our Financial Correspondent Singapore, Oct. 18. WORLD markets continue very steady and both commodities and shares showed some improvement yesterday in all centres. The London Stock Exchange yesterday was more active and gilt-edged staged another sharp advance with663 words
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Article343 1939-10-18 5 London, Oct. 17. THE Stock Exchange to-day was notable tor greatly Increased activity in certain sections, especially Kaffirs and some industrials. Thk was attributed to the confidence inspired by the continued buoyancy of giltedged. Japanese bonds were strong on local, continental and Far Eastern demand.—Reuter. CLOSING QUOTATIONS343 words
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73 1939-10-18 5 THE directors of General Accident Fire and Life Assurance Corporation Ltd. have declared first interim dividends on account of the year ending December next, of 2»/2 per cent, on the preference shares and Is. 6d. a share on the ordinary shares. Both dividends are subject73 words
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Article158 1939-10-18 5 (Prom Our Own Correspondent) London, Oct. 17. fOMMODITY and Exchange markets closed as follows with previous quotations in parenthesis: RUBBER: Firm. London: 10 3H6d 10'*d (lOd lOUd) Nov.-Dec: 10 3 16 d lOttd (lOd 10»,4d) Jan.-Mar.: 10 s'l6d 10 716 d (10 3|l6d 10 s|l6d) Apr.-Ju.Tie: 10158 words
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Article96 1939-10-18 5 Singapore, Oct. 18, noon. Buyers Sellers Pepper White Muntok $14.00 White $13.50 Black $8.50 Copra Mixed $3.15 Sun Dried $3.50 Sago Flour No. 1 Lingga $5.00 Fair $5.00 Sarawak $4.75 Jelotong Palembang $9.50 Banja $9.50 Sarawak $10.00 Tapioca Small Flake $7.00 Fair Flake $6.50 Medium-Flake $7.50 Small96 words
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Article98 1939-10-18 5 nURING the week ending Oct. 7. 1939, exports of canned pineapples frc. Malayan ports amounted to 119,103 cases, of which: 117,236 (99 per cent.) cases were to the United Kingdom, 50 per ce cases to the Continent of Europ* 500 per cent) cases to Canada, an98 words
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Article180 1939-10-18 5 The following are the exchange rates this morning according to the dally 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 2 4V* Lyons demand 2050 Switzerland demand 207 Hamburg demand New York demand 46180 words
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Article95 1939-10-18 5 Wednesday, Oct. 18, noon. Buyers Sellers Prices Prices No. IX B.S.S. (Spot Ioom) 36% 37 No. IX R.S.S. f.o.b. In cases Oct.-Nov. (Sellers option) 36 36 G.F.A.Q. R.S.S. f.o.b. in bales Oct. -Nov. (Sellers option) 35% 36 FAQ. R.S.S. f.o.b. in bales Oct.-Nov. (Sellers option)95 words
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Advertisement79 1939-10-18 5 NOTICE Increases in retail prices of the following brands of cigarettes are hereby notified:— From To cts. cts. Craven "A" 50s 50 60 Craven Plain 50s 50 60 Craven "A" Magnums 50s 60 75 10s packings in proportion CARRERAS LIMITED (SIME, DARBY 6c CO., LTD., Sole Agents for Malaya) A».79 words
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Advertisement172 1939-10-18 5 NO MODERN HOME CAN AFFORD TO BE WITHOUT AGR AFTON CLOUDY HOUSEHOLD AMMONIA Invaluable in the Kitchen, Scullery Bathroom 1 Useful in 100 different way*. AMMONIA. \Tj z cent* v Per quart bottle. I ".^aeu- Obtainable at Vtl S leailin 8 storei |g||^imtfp' Product ot GRAFTON LABORATORIES, LTD. Singapore and172 words
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Advertisement325 1939-10-18 5 BANK OF CHINA (Incorporated in tiniia oy Opeitai cnarten 12. Cecil Street. Singapore. Telephone: Mftn«ger> Office ulll Sub-Manager* OfTirr MIS Exchange Drpt >'•! General Oilier 5188 9 Cable Address. CHUNGXUO.' Paid Up Capital Ch I 40.009.000 «3 Beserve Funds In excess of Ch. 9 3.200.00' 0 Total Assets approximately Ch.325 words
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Advertisement296 1939-10-18 6 Warner Bros.' Amazing Autobiography of a Fugitive ALHAIVIBRA-3.i5-6.is-9.i5 iwlflAl *i **UnN PAg%r t j f t^'sr.7^/|///7 ft 1 nil A f)FAn f? He au Ueri m CRIMINAL g?| A WARNER BROS. PlCTjJßE^^*^^^ M <l}|) Ik J^iAfiSS «>>.... 4 Oil ■■>•.« Ililu. There's a "DAWN PATROL" of women too! ALHAMBRA-next^change A296 words
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Advertisement407 1939-10-18 6 PAVILION i you like... B^c'^ NOT A DULL MCMEN 1". NOTHING GRIM flHffi NOTHING DEPRESSING .JUST GRAND COMEDY! M IfflßiifPiiWS 3 Ss, I'-'^^flJ Hg| \l "PACKED WITH JOY" SKETCH TnnilDl\t\ N Vr^ V 9DCllflUl^ I Y U WONT STOP LAUGHING" ul nUUdLD-^iyntlf INu \\//^y^^s\\ l?M^e^/ "UNDOUBTEDLY THE MADDEST CT^5F^ -^^^£r407 words
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Advertisement253 1939-10-18 6 Another Gold Medal Contestant by the Producers of "LOST HORIZON" and "YOU CAN'T TAKE IT WITH YOU" 3 SHOWS TO DAY! jj CAPITOL Set against the dazzling tapes- try of the fog-shrouded Andes |r Hi a blood-tingling drama MSmK.^ uniting for the first time TWO JEAN ARTHUR B^ER CARY GRANT253 words
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849 1939-10-18 7 Royal Oak Was Sunk At Scapa Flow BUT 'SLAUGHTER' OF U-BOATS BY ROYAL NAVY IS STILL CONTINUING THE full story of how the battleship Royal Oak was sunk was told by Mr. Winston Churchill, First Lord of the Admiralty, in the House of Commons849 words
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85 1939-10-18 7 Paris. Oct. 17. A NOTHER of the German submarines which torpedoed merchant ships recently has been sunk, says an announcement in Paris. French estimates, says Reuter, show that the total number of U-boats sunk has now reached 22. Another British steamer, the 5,000-tonReuter - 85 words
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Article76 1939-10-18 7 London, Oct. 17. THE German claim that the attacker of the Royal Oak also attacked and severely damaged H.M.S. Repulse "is absurd and an invention," says a communique issued in London. However, the German campaign of claiming mythical successes continues, the German official news agency reporting thatReuter - 76 words
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Article29 1939-10-18 7 Oslo. Oct. 17. A VIOLENT explosion was observed from the coast west of Oksoey lighthouse. It Is believed that a tanker exploded aud was burned. Rent*"-29 words
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Advertisement160 1939-10-18 7 TO NIG HT 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 TO-NjIGHT SPECIAL DINNER DANCE CABARET LAST APPEARANCE OF THE I^^SM^f^GIRLSI DINNER $3— NON-DINERS $I— TO-NIGHT DANCE INFORMAL ADEIPHI HOTEL: THURSDAY SPECIAL DINNER160 words
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Advertisement130 1939-10-18 7 BOX OFFICE I I TO-DAY Q IE 3400 I^bmmbhßßMMl^Bß^^BbJ SJ-A3 sonja I wmmmmmm^m V RUNE GREATEST O TRIUMPH EDNA MAY llf I U In I II rvi jy C D AND AM/ OF BERLIN'S HH I rnorrniic LOVELIEST GIRLS AND jpgjj W M COME EARLY mj^Ld^Smm m Sl 00 MOS7130 words
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1155 1939-10-18 8 Tributes were paid at Monday's meeting of the Legislative Council to the work of all those who have contributed to the remarkably smooth and efficient transition from a peacetime to a wartime basis of living in this Colony. Those tributes1,155 words
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Article728 1939-10-18 8 A Fabric That Must Collapse By Raymond Burns UURRY1NG back from Warsaw last week, I spent an hour or two seated under an awning in Berlin's Unter den Linden. I remember keeping my eyes fixed for a long time on a dreary little "Jews Not Wanted''728 words
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Article74 1939-10-18 8 The Straits Times receives many more letters than can be published in the space available. Accordingly brief, concise letters stand a better chance of selection and prompt publication than long ones. Letters exceeding 250 words are unlikely to be published at the present time. When letters are typed, double-spacing will74 words
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Article675 1939-10-18 8 Kenneth Noblet - Stronghold Of German Aristocracy By Kenneth Noblet gEFOKE the war East Prussia was the most treasured of all German possessions, the home of great landed estates, and the domain of aristocracy. Here the Kaiser himself, his chief lieutenant General Von Hindenburg, and numerous other supporters had their castles675 words
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Article136 1939-10-18 8 More Criticism Of A B.M.B.C/ Announcer To the Editor of the Straits Times Sir, Listener has said what many of us have been on the point of saying for months about the Singapore radio announcer. I myself might have spoken sooner, but with the outbreak of war the136 words
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Article455 1939-10-18 8 Europeans' Journey Into China Four-Part Setting. By Ann Bridge. Chatto and Windus. 8s. fid. IT is pleasant, because exceptional, to be able to single out an author. There are obvious differences, of course, between the various kinds. Some can turn a graceful phrase, while others manage onlyThe Times - 455 words
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Article285 1939-10-18 8 Horrible Plight Of Poor, Poor Landlords To the Editor of the Straits Times Sir, There has been much controversy about the mode of paying re'its. Some advocate that payment should be made in the English month, but they probably overlook the fact tha', 5Rme Mohammedan landlords prefer285 words
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Advertisement357 1939-10-18 8 D'CAe world- renowned dn'.tt-a at tt flo'xs Irom the Spring. 1A ro maintain good health /ffiH of life, always drink I A VICHY-CELESTINS. M H< It Is invaluable In H Stomach and Liver Wipuy a troubles, also for Gout fc and P.heumatlstn. p £*ik B i <2> 9 .lust rrreivrd!357 words
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Advertisement40 1939-10-18 8 i Have your NEW SUITS !\sj^ experttailors feif MOdERATIf PRICES jmm Latest Woollen Palm Beach Suitings i ?y^J always in stock \W TAI HENG CO. I mjy|F~ 23-5 Coleman St. Phono 3375 Spore. JOHN DUKE Manufacturing Optician. 21. BATTERY ROAD.40 words
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434 1939-10-18 9 Attacks On Warships In Scapa Flow WARNING SIRENS IN MANY TOWNS ON EAST COAST Scottish Pilots' Fine Team Work On Monday GERMAN aircraft yesterday made raids on the Orkney Islands, in which the great naval harbour of Scapa Flow is situated. In the434 words
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Article294 1939-10-18 9 EM DEN RAIDED BY AIRCRAFT Amsterdam, Oct. 17. AN air-raid on the German harbour of Emden is believed to have occurred this morning. Gunfire heard from the Dutch frontier was particularly heavy about 11 a.m. and aircraft were seen zooming through the clouds. Watchers were unable to count or identify294 words
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74 1939-10-18 9 London, Oct. 17. A DIVERGENCE of opinion arose at the last conference in Hitler's room between Nazi leaders and army chiefs concerning collaboration with the Soviet, according to a Berlin dispatch to Kaunas. Lithuania. Meanwhile a commission has arrived in Moscow from Berlin to discussReuter - 74 words
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Article159 1939-10-18 9 London, Oct. 18. THE commander of the U-boat which sank the batt!cship Royal Oak has gone by plane to see Hitler to receive a special honour, according to the German radio. The U-boat reached her base at 9 a.m. yesterday and was mst by GrandReuter - 159 words
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490 1939-10-18 9 London, Oct. 17. A FINAL report of the circumstances leading to the termination of Sir Nevile Henderson's j Embassy in Berlin, issued as a White Paper, deals with events on I Aug. 30 and 31. The White Paper constitutes a graphic pen pictureReuter - 490 words
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52 1939-10-18 9 Copenhagen, Oct. 17. UITLER has abandoned hope of neutral intervention in the war and has issued final orders for a great attack," according to the Berlin correspondent of the National Tldende. Hitler had a long conference with his naval and air chiefs onReuter - 52 words
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259 1939-10-18 9 Ankara, Oct. 18. THE Turkish Prime Minister, Dr. Rcflk Saydam, stated last night that no agreement has been reached as a result of the negotiations in Moscow by the Turkish Foreign Minister, M. Sarajoglu. who has left the Soviet capital on his wayReuter - 259 words
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757 1939-10-18 9 VICEROY SAYS DOMINION STATUS STILL THE GOAL OF INDIA London, Oct. 17. AT the end of the war His Majesty's Government will be very willing to enter into consultation with representatives of the several communities, parties and institutions in India and with theReuter; British Wireless - 757 words
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Article122 1939-10-18 9 Northern Rulers Confer To-day Stockholm, Oct. 17. THE Agenda of to-morrow's con1 ference among the Kings of Sweden, Denmark and Norway and the President of Finland is expected to deal with the maintenance of Northern neutrality, defence, and more especially Finland's position, and the economic situation created by the war.Reuter - 122 words
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Article29 1939-10-18 9 The Air Ministry announces that a number of RAP. aircraft carried out flights over western and north-eastern Germany on Monday. One aircraft has not returned. Reuter.Reuter - 29 words
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Article111 1939-10-18 9 CHINESE GAINS ON THREE FRONTS Shanghai, Oct. 18. JAPANESE setbacks during the recent fighting in north-east Hunan Province have been confirmed by Reuter's correspondent In Changsha, capital of Hunan. The correspondent states it is believed the Japanese troops have withdrawn to their original positions and are at presentReuter - 111 words
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Article153 1939-10-18 9 New York, Oct. 17. •THE Soviet has extended her designs to the Near East, according to diplomatic circles in Washington quoted by the New York T!mes correspondent, who states that through the medium of trade negotiations Russia is said to be seeking to reassert herReuter - 153 words
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Article320 1939-10-18 9 Allied Strategy Explained London, Oct. 18. I AST night's French war com- munique states that there were local actions on the whole front, which since yesterday morning has remained stationary despite sharp infantry engagements at certain points. The German attacks yest;r.l place after a preliminary bombardment320 words
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Article32 1939-10-18 9 r3 Prime M!-.' rr, who will mnkf hte weekly staff :i«>nt on thp war in the House of Commons today, wa* rpclvfc! in nudienc" by the Kiv Britisli WirelessBritish Wireless - 32 words
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Advertisement96 1939-10-18 9 OTHER CABLES in pn'rc? 7. 12. 13 a?v! II WEMCO STEP IN! Step in, that is. at the height of Walt Disney's fame, and produce by spscia! exclusive arrangement a range of "SILLY SYMPHONY PRINTS," V ■w?^ 7 \W t *A^o <fl Tm All the famous DISNEY characters in fine96 words
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228 1939-10-18 10 Community Co-operating In Perak Government Plan FIRST STEP IN NEW POLICY REGARDING NON-MALAYS (From Our Own Correspondent) Ipoh, Oct. 17. THE Chinese Chamber of Commerce is co-operating with the Perak Government in the selection of suitable colonists for the 5,000-acre area alienated in Degong228 words
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46 1939-10-18 10 ARMISTICE Day (Not. 11) will Ml be a public holiday in Malaya this year. The Gazette notification declaring this day a public holiday has been cancelled. further announcement resard\:\<z the observance of Armistice Day in Singapore will be made later.46 words
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Article333 1939-10-18 10 Decision Regarding Appeals (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Oct. 17. A DECISION that where the name of the Malaya Patriotic Fund was used in any appeal to the public, all the proceeds of that appeal should be devoted to the fund, was arrived at a333 words
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94 1939-10-18 10 "Only Angels Have Win?s" (Cary Grant, lean Arthur and Richard Barthclmess) Columbia. At the Capitol. QOME remarkable photography of flying in mountain regions characterizes this stcry of the grim struggle of a group of pilots to run a South American94 words
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Article145 1939-10-18 10 "They Made Me A Criminal." (With John Garfield. Claude Rains, May Robson, Gloria Dickson and the "Dead End" Kids). Warner Bros. At the Alhambra. CRE3H from the Now York Stage, John I Garfield came Into the screen limelight with the '"Four Daughters." His ability was145 words
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Article118 1939-10-18 10 A CCORDINO to further Orders under the J J\ Defence Regulations In the Colony published last night, no person shall without a written permit have possession of a j combined transmitter and receiver known as i a "transceiver." i It is also unlawful to have possession118 words
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Article, Illustration966 1939-10-18 10 Fine Singing In English And Mandarin THE concert last night in the Victoria Memorial Hall was a treat, a surprise and a prophecy of the future. Never before have we seen the stage completely covered with singers, never before have we heard a large Chinese966 words
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362 1939-10-18 10 XfIALAYAN listeners to the 8.8.C. last night heard another recorded feature of life on the Western Front, high spots of which were the arrival of a famous Irish battalion and a brief statement by its colonel who spoke of "a job of362 words
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Article90 1939-10-18 10 Indian Subjects In Malaya AN offer to recruit French Indian nationals living in Malaya for the French Army has been made by Mr. A. S. Roman, a French Indian journalist, living in Singapore. Mr. Roman has been in communication with the French Consul-General, Singapore. M.90 words
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132 1939-10-18 10 (Fom Our Own Correspondent) Ipoh, Oct. 17. AT a parade held on the Ipch Police Ground to-day, Mr. E. Bagot, Inspector-General of Police, F.M.S., presented Long Service Medals to five constables, each of whom has completed 18 years' service. At the conclusion of the presentation132 words
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Article60 1939-10-18 10 POWER TO REQUISITION VESSELS A NOTIFICATION under the Defence Regulations in last night's Straits Set'laments Government Gazette empowers the Admiral Commanding the Naval Forces in the Colony to order the rcquisitlcning for temporary use of any ship or vessel registered or licensed In the Colony. Col. Cecil Rae and Mrs.60 words
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Article238 1939-10-18 10 Struck Mine When Arriving Here CONSUL OPENS INVESTIGATION A MARITIME declaration inquiry into the loss of the Norwegian vessel Hoegh Transporter, which struck a mine In one of the prohibited areas on entering Singapore harbour on the night of Oct. 3, was begun by the238 words
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145 1939-10-18 10 'THE Singapore Coroner, Mr. W. G. Porter, yesterday exonerated a Malay driver, Ahmad bin Mohamed, at an inquiry into the death of a Chin cse, Lek Thio Nam, who was knocked down and killed by a car driven by the Malay in WoccUands Road,145 words
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Advertisement194 1939-10-18 10 AMUSEMENTS SINGAPOUE KAOI.ES HOTEL Cocktail Dance 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Dinner Dance (Informal) 9.45 to Midnight. GABBICK THEATRE. GEY LANG You Me Fra Diavolo at 7.45 p.m. GEEAT WORLD Cabaret 6.30 to 8.45 <!k 9.30 p.m. to Midnight. Globe: Yes My Darling Daughter. Sky: Jungle Menace. Chapt. 1 to194 words
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Advertisement70 1939-10-18 10 v LIGHTING FOR THE HOME Lighting fixtures are as important in your Home as the furniture, curtains, etc. ALL BRITISH FITTINGS w^ e var ety designs can be seen in our first floor LARGEVABIEBSTOCKS £ST JdT -ftf FULL PRICE RANGE A complete range available from elaborate electroliers tc INSPECTION INVITED70 words
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Article, Illustration288 1939-10-18 11 Si, 000,000 Securities As A Token Of Gratitude THE Rajah of Sarawak, Sir Charles Vyner Brooke, has offered to present to the British Government securities to the par value of $1,000,000 as a war gift from the people of Sarawak. This is revealed in288 words
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252 1939-10-18 11 Malacca Lights Fail In Heavy Rainstorm (From Our Own Correspondent) Malacca, Oct. 17. A S a result of one of the worst floods In the last 30 years, the greater part of Malacca was in darkness lor over an hour to-night. Three of the ngines of the power station, which252 words
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Article42 1939-10-18 11 A MALACCA message received at 4 p.m. yesterday stated that the Malacca-Muar Road four miles from Malacca was undci two feet of water. The Ma!acca-Alor Gajah Road one milt from Malacca was also under two feet o! water.42 words
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Article65 1939-10-18 11 'From Our Own Correspondents Jchore Bahru, Oct. 17. A SPECIAL general meeting of the Johore Civil Service Club will b? held on Wednesday, Oct. 25, at 7.30 p.m. The agenda is <a> to consider whether a grant should bs made from the c'.ub funds to the65 words
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Article89 1939-10-18 11 THE fir.t ineetin? cf the General committee of the Malaya Patriotic Fund is to be he'd at Government House, Singapore, on Friday. Oct. 27. To enable this committse to deal with the funds at present held throughout Ma'.aya. it is requested that all sections and committees89 words
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Article75 1939-10-18 11 A STF.AITS-BORN Chinese woman, Tan Ah. was robbed of about S5OO worth of jewellery by three armed Chinese short-y r.'tcr 7 a.m. yesterday near the junction of 1 owner Road and Sorangoon Road. The woman was riding in a private ricksha with her young son whom75 words
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Article52 1939-10-18 11 a LLEGED to have committed criminal A breach of trust of 535 37 while a public servant. Tr.n Eng Choo. 49, a Teochew. appeared before Mr. J. Fleicher-Ccoke, in the Singapore Third Court, yesterday. Accused was offered $200 bail and the case was postponed for52 words
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Article57 1939-10-18 11 pHOOI AH TENG, who was charged in the Second Police Court recently with putting a woman in fear of injury in order to commit extortion of $1. was acquitted by Mr. Conrid Oldham yesterday. The incident was alleged to have taken place in a back Ir.r.e in Johore57 words
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Article82 1939-10-18 11 MR. S. C. GOHO has presented a wireless iTI rec:ivins ret to the 4th. Batt., 19th. Hyderabad Regiment. Mr. G. \Vl?err.an stated at the Legislative Council meeting en Monday that in this year's Estimates there was a six-roomed conrrrte coolie line to be erected at Selandar, in82 words
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169 1939-10-18 11 Johore Chinese Taxi Driver Sentenced »T«AN AH HOW, a Johore taxi driver, was yesterday convicted in the Singapore traffic district court before Mr. C. H. Whitt^n on three traffic 1 charges. On a charge of cau i:ig the dentil ol a Tamil Municipal labour, Govindasamy, by driving his ta:;i In169 words
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228 1939-10-18 11 I preliminary inquiry into charges re- lating to alleged lorged dance coupcnr, against two Great World dance hostesses and a Cantonese man, began in the Singapore Third Court, yesterday. Fok Poh Ying and Chan Yuet, the dance hoctesses. face tentative charges cf fraudulently using as228 words
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Article202 1939-10-18 11 Oct. 16. AT 10.30 a.m. His Excellency presided at the Budget Meeting of the Legislative Council held at the Council Chamber, Government Offices. The following were the guests at a dinner given by His Excellency and Lady Thomas at Government House this evening: Major-General L.V. Bond and Mrs.202 words
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792 1939-10-18 11 German Theories Of Oriental Inferiority NORDIC GENIUS HELD SUPREME (From A Correspondent) HERR HITLER and his propaganda experts are very fond of criticising the methods of other nations, particularly the British, in their treatment of tropical peoples, and it is interesting to note some of the views they have themcelves792 words
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Article439 1939-10-18 11 IT is suggested that readers should cut out this news in Malay and hand it to Malay members of their households, thus helping to keep the Malay population informed about the progress of the war. Kumpulan ahli surat2 khabar Melayu yang rr.elawat Singapura itu. pada petang samalam439 words
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Advertisement308 1939-10-18 11 SAUSAGES that will make y if oh. ask for a second helping v It's always a treat when S.C.S. SAUSAGES are put on the table. W-fL If Every Sausage Is packed with ,'^r^^^ goodness and flavour. Delicious, too, "^j^v are our CHIPOLATA, COCKTAIL /^Sgl^ o^* and TOMATO SAUSAGES ff PHONE308 words
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371 1939-10-18 12 Naval Casualties Were 16 Killed And 12 Wounded London, Oct. 17. IN tnf Rouse of Commons to-day the Prime Minister, Mr. Neville Chamberlain, confirmed the re port that four German raiders were brought down over the Firth of Forth yesterday. The raid,Reuter - 371 words
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Article162 1939-10-18 12 O Y a beqncct of the late Sir Philip Sa-Sioon, the British Museum, which already possessed Lord Haig's map of the Western Front on Sept. 25, 1918, has now acquired another striking memento of the last war. It .is Lord Haig's autograph draft ofBritish Wireless - 162 words
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122 1939-10-18 12 Helsinki, Oct. 17. A MORE hopeful statement about Finnish negotiations with Russia was made by a spokesman of the Foreign Office, states Reuter. He said the questions which were being discussed with Russia were serious but there was every hope ofReuter - 122 words
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Article75 1939-10-18 12 THE reaction to Col. Lindbergh's broadcast speech In Canada has taken the form of a new recruiting drive with the object of contributing 15.000 airmen to the Empire training fcheme. more than half the number already enrolled, says Reuters chief diplomatic correspondent. Col. Lindbergh inReuter - 75 words
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Article77 1939-10-18 12 /*"IRLS who attend dances in the public ballroom at Ranmsgate are not allowed to wear long dresses. Tht official reason for the ban is that as the ballroom is on as upper floor accidents might occur through women wearing long dresses tripping on trie77 words
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Article96 1939-10-18 12 London, Oct. 17. "11TE all entered this struggle grimly reTt solved to see it through to the end. declared Mr. Ernest Brown, Minister of Labour, broadcasting to men aged from 20 to 22 who had been called up to report on Saturday. Mr. Brown added heReuter - 96 words
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61 1939-10-18 12 Port Elizabeth, Oct. 17. r[E opening of a fund to raise £300,000 to build a destroyer which [3 to be known as H.M.S. South Africa is the latest Union plan to help win the war. The Mayor of Port Elizabeth has addressed aReuter - 61 words
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Article, Illustration20 1939-10-18 12 Girl members of the Auxiliary Fire Service help to sandbag their fire station in London.20 words
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Article157 1939-10-18 12 Envoy Returning To Ankara From Moscow London, Oct. 17. THE Turkish Foreign Minister, M. Sarajoglu, is leaving Moscow tonight for Turkey. No pact has been signed, but it is understood that he is taking back Soviet proposals to Ankara for consideration by the Turkish Cabinet. ItReuter - 157 words
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Article155 1939-10-18 12 Manoeuvre To Gather Information London, Oct. 17. FIS authoritatively stated that the British Admiralty has no intention of "denying all the mendacious reports of British naval losses circulated in the German press and by wireless. Unless it is for the purpose of misloadin; neutrals orBritish Wireless - 155 words
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86 1939-10-18 12 Berlin. Oct. 16. A BRITISH bomber was brought down by an anti-aircraft battery between Main; and Frankfort, according to the official German news agency. It is stated that one of the crew was killed and three others captured. The agency also claims thatReuter - 86 words
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149 1939-10-18 12 THHE determination to ensure that bona fide neutral trade shall meet with the fewest possible obstacles is re-emphasized by the chief economic adviser to the British Government. Sir Frederick Leith-Ross. In an interview published in Le Petit Parisien, says Reuter, Sir Leithnoss declared that149 words
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Article204 1939-10-18 12 BERLIN -ROME PARLEYS Duce Opposed To The Soviet CONSULTATIONS arc c^id to fca proceeding by telephone and courier between Berlin and Rome, »ys a Renter messaso from Berlin. A veil of mystery enshrouc s the Italo-German conversation:, writes the Berlin correspondent of the Am terdam Tolesraaf. He add.;, it seemReuter - 204 words
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121 1939-10-18 12 GENERAL HERTZOG, who was Prime Minister of South Africa until six weeks ago, issued a statement yesterday denying thai, he had ever attempted to justify or to approve the methods and actions of Hitler, says a Renter message from Pretoria. General Hertzog claims that hisReuter - 121 words
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Advertisement109 1939-10-18 12 BEAUTY FROM NATURE'S TRIES! Gentle Olive Oil is Nature's finest gift for keeping skin soft, smooth, young! That is why Palmolive Soap is made with Olive Oil! A secret process blends Olive, Palm and Coconut Oils to give you a lather that cleanses gently yet thoroughly, keeps pores dean and109 words
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Article, Illustration343 1939-10-18 13 GERMANS LURED INTO MINEFIELDS THEN POUNDED BY ARTILLERY Paris, Oct. 17. VESTERDAY'S German offensives, which were repulsed, were foreseen by the French High Command two weeks ago. This morning's French communique from the Western Front, says Reuter, is as follows: "Towards theReuter - 343 words
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Article80 1939-10-18 13 FRANCE Is to demobilize N.C.Os. and men of the 1909 class, says a Reuter message from Paris. When this measure has been completed, men of the 1910 class will also be released. The official announcement explains that the step hcs been taken to assist the economicReuter - 80 words
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Article192 1939-10-18 13 IN a house in Westbourne Terrace, Bayswater, in a room furnished only with a large-scale map of dead Austria, meet a group of people pledged to I resurrect their country from the annihilation she has suffered at the haads of Hitler. Headed by the eldest192 words
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Article62 1939-10-18 13 AT a mass meeting of Anglo-Indians, held in Calcutta, presided over by Lieut.-Colonel Sir Henry Gidney, president of the Anglo-Indian and Domiciled European Association, a resolution was passed affirming loyalty to the j King, and asking for the formation of an Anglo-Indian battery. An Anglo-Indian battery62 words
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Article46 1939-10-18 13 London, Oct. 17. MORE people are using wireless in Britain j than ever before, says Reuter. During the first months of the war, the number of wireless licences Increased by mora I than 41,000, and the approximate total of licences now is 9,085,050.46 words
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Article165 1939-10-18 13 Industrial Needs Of Italy THE five recent inter-Departmental meetings held in Rome to exaamine the food and industrial needs of Italy are considered important principally as regards supplies from abroad. Signor Gayda insists that consumption must be reduced and agricultural, mineral, and industrial production increased. He declares that food supplies165 words
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Article100 1939-10-18 13 London, Oct. 17. THE Donaldson Atlantic Line, Ltd., owners of the Athenia which was sunk by a German U-boat on the first day after the war, has sent £5,300 to Mr. Joseph Kennedy, the American Ambassador to Britain, as a contribution to the cost ofReuter - 100 words
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Article114 1939-10-18 13 Lifting Of Arms Ban Is Being Awaited A DMINISTRATIOK leaders in the U.S Senate yesterday agreed to an amendment of the Neutrality Bill which will prohibit all credits to belligerent countries, says a Reuter message from Washington. It la expected that this action will hasten114 words
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Article109 1939-10-18 13 London, Oct. 17. THE latest unemployment figures tor 1 Britain issued to-day show that, although more men have been employed since the war, the employment of women has been adversely affected, says Reuter. According to a Ministry of Labour statement, between Aug. 14109 words
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Article115 1939-10-18 13 London, Oct. 17. pi order to meet ths probable reduction In supplies of British-caught fish caused by the Admiralty demand on fishing vessels, numbers of which are being armed and used to counter German attacks on mercliant shipping, a comprehensive plan has been devised forBritish Wireless - 115 words
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Article50 1939-10-18 13 •THE Paxis radio announced last night that the Gestapo have arrested two engineers and 37 workmen, following large-ica! acts of sabotage at the Hermann Goering iron ore works at Erzberg which Is the biggest in Germany. Two galleries of mine.", which had been tampered with, collapsed.— Reuter.Reuter - 50 words
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289 1939-10-18 14 Ex-Corporal Wishes To Become Conquering Generalissimo London, Oct. 17. A FINAL report by Sir Nevile Henderson, former British Ambassador to Germany, was published in the form of a White Paper and describes more fully the circumstances which led to the outbreak of war. The289 words
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Article59 1939-10-18 14 U/HAT British and French troops are singing in the present war was indicated in a Reuter message from London yesterday. To the tune of accordeons or mouth-organs, the British favourite is "Hanging Out the Washing on the Siegfried Line." The big hit among the59 words
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Article274 1939-10-18 14 him was war. It was scarcely credible that Hitler would have acted as he did If a bloody war, rather than a bloodless victory, had not seemed a fairer prospect for him. When Hitler said that he preferred war at 50 rather than when he was 55 or 60, SirReuter - 274 words
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104 1939-10-18 14 London. Oct. 16. A FURTHER example of the close cooperation between British and French forces Js Instanced to-day by a report from Observer who states In an agency mes--age that in a remote harbour he saw the srev painted trawlers flying the Trl-colour ensign of the104 words
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64 1939-10-18 14 London, Oct. 17. CIR Walter Monckton, who became Direc-tor-General of the Press and Censorship Bureau when it ceased to form part of the Ministry of Information, has appointed Mr. Walter Fish, a former editor of the Daily Mall as honorary press adviser to AdmiralBritish Wireless - 64 words
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Article155 1939-10-18 14 Mischief Of German Radio Propaganda London, Oct. 17. TN broadcasts directed to South America, the Germans have been attempting to create the impression that there is dissatisfaction in Britain regarding the Portuguese policy of neutrality. It is even alleged that Britain is scheming for the overthrow of Dr.British Wireless - 155 words
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Article59 1939-10-18 14 London. Oct. 16. THE King has sent a telegram of congratu- lation to King Carol of Rumania on the occasion of his 46th birthday. Newspapers here speak appreciatively of King Carol'* efforts to establish Rumanian neutrality in the neutral Balkan bloc during the present hostilities which, they declare, are watchedBritish Wireless - 59 words
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194 1939-10-18 14 London, Oct. 17. COLOSSAL" Is the only word to describe the activity of Britain's armament works and warship building yards, a tour of which has just been completed by a representative of Reuter, In a great steelworks where the world's latest equipment is workingReuter - 194 words
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Article41 1939-10-18 14 London, Oct. 17. THE Italian radio hints that the new Italian Ambassador to London bears a message from the Duce expressing the Duce's intention to establish a better equilibrium in the Balkans and the Danube Basin. Reuter.Reuter - 41 words
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Article140 1939-10-18 14 Puppets 'Invade' S.M.C. Roads Settlement Appeals To Consular Body Shanghai, Oct. 17. TTHE Shanghai Municipal Council has appealed to the Consular Body in connection with the unsatisfactory situation of the "extraSettlement roads." These roads are extensions to Settlement roads and were built by the Municipal Council, which exercises control overReuter - 140 words
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Article168 1939-10-18 14 Puppet Police Halted At Settlement Bridge Shanghai, Oct 17. DEMONSTRATIONS and parades in connection with the first anniversary or the Japanese-sponsored C!t> Government of Greater Shanghai resulted in an incident necessitating the calling out of a small detachment ot the Seaforth Highlanders. The Incident occurred onReuter - 168 words
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103 1939-10-18 14 London. Oct. 16. MESSRS. Arthur Hentzen, Ltd., wool merchants of Bradford, have issued a statement to the Press regarding the announcement by the Ministry of Information early this month In regard to despatch of parcels of butter to Field-Marshal Goering and other Nazi leadersReuter - 103 words
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Article28 1939-10-18 14 The Lithuanian Government proposes to grant citizenship only to people born in Vilna or living there from November, 1918. Thus many thousands of Poles will be excluded.— ReuterReuter - 28 words
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Miscellaneous240 1939-10-18 14 Broadcasting SINGAPORE TO-DAY ZHL 225 metres. /.HP 30.06 metres. p.m. 1.00 Miscellaneous programme of new gramophone records. 1.30 The news and mid-day rubber and tin prices. 1.40 Miscellaneous programme of new gramophone records (contd.) 2.00 Interval. 5.00 Cantonese musical Interlude. t 5.20 Cantonese dramas. t 5 45 Pelplng selections: "Classified240 words
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392 1939-10-18 15 Yesterday's Rugger Does Not Reach High Standard PLAYING slightly better rugby, the S.C.C. "A" yesterday defeated the R.A. (Changi) by eleven points (one goal and two tries) to three (a try), on the padang. Play on the whole was not of a high392 words
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Article104 1939-10-18 15 In a friendly table tennis match between Raffles Institution and the Yeung Ching Old Boys' Association played on Sunday evening at the Yeung Ching premises. Raffles defeated the V.C.0.8.A. by four games to one. Results were ißaffles players' names first): lim Peng Quee defeated Hoo Sun Choon104 words
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Article57 1939-10-18 15 SOCCER: Challenge Cap: R.A. vs. Argyll and Sutherlands, Stadium. HOCKEY: Singapore Colts vs. S.C.R.C., S.C.R.C.; Police vs. I.A^ Balestier; S.R.C. vs. Fort Canning, S.R.C.; S.R.C. 2nd vs. S.C.C. 2nd., S.C.C.: Khalst* vs. Mountain Regiment, Khalsa: Raffles Institntion vs. St. Andrews, R.I. TENNIS: S.C.R.C., Y.M.C.A. and Tangjin Club57 words
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172 1939-10-18 15 From Our Own Correspondent) Batu Pahat, Oct. 11. IN THE FINAL of the Falconer Cup tennis tourney, the Chinese Recreation Club retained the trophy by beating the Hospital Club by three matches to one. The result was in doubt till the fifth match, which172 words
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Article32 1939-10-18 15 The hockey match between the R.E. (Pulau Brani) and the R.A.F. (H.Q.), played at Pulau Brani yesterday, resulted ;n a w;n for the Sappers by seven goals to one.32 words
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Article, Illustration248 1939-10-18 15 Winners Superior In All Departments Of Game CINE goalkeeping by Muffitt saved the Argylls and Sutherland Highlanders from a heavier defeat at the hands of the Loyals in a hockey match at Gillman Barracks yesterday. The Loyals won by three goals to nil. The248 words
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Article329 1939-10-18 15 THREE FINALS PLAYED AT TANGLIN THE following are results cf yesterdays tennis finals at the Tanglin Club: Open Mixed Doubles (Final) Mr. and Mrs. T. J. A. Green beat D. E. L. Anderson and Mrs. R. M. Hoops 6 4, 10—8. Handicap Mixed Doubles (Final)329 words
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196 1939-10-18 15 London, Oct. 18. rB list of Cambridgeshire runners for to-day at Newmarket with their probable jockeys is as follows: Class I: Fioretti (Tucker Caerloptic (Carslake); Romeo n (Brethes); Olein <Lowrey): Portobello (Beasley): Zaimis (Harry Wragg >; Bold Devil (Rickaby); Fair Chance (Simpson); Good Fare (Sirett);Reuter - 196 words
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221 1939-10-18 15 Sebastian And Middleweight Title Of Orient IS a prelude to the major promotion on Nov. 10, an attractive programme in which two ex-champions and the pick of the "prelim" boys will participate, is being arranged for Oct 31 at the Happy World covered stadium. Although the two previous junior promotions221 words
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148 1939-10-18 15 (Prom Our Own Correspondent" Batu Pahat, Oct. 16. IN THE FINAL of the Batu Pahat Soccer Cup, the Military easily beat the Bagan team three goals to nil. The game was scrappy owing to the sodden state of the ground, and neither148 words
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Article131 1939-10-18 15 The following are S.C.C. hockey teams, against the S.R.C. 1st XI on the S.C.C. padang to-morrow and the S.R.C. II on the S.C.C. padang to-day. Against the S.R.C. 1st XI to-morrow: Lt. R. A. St. C. Sproul-Bolton; P. F. Kinsey, Pay-Lieut. O. C. Fortln; Lt. D. E. D.131 words
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Article113 1939-10-18 15 Following are results In the S.C.R.C. billiards (doubles) tournament Seow Kce and Ktng Siew beat Th?an Tek and M. Sinn w.o. Hock Kee and partner beat Ycng Poh and Huck Yang 200—134; Kee Tian and Choon Seng beat Lam Hal and Boon Whatt 200—168; Chee Juan and Y.113 words
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Article93 1939-10-18 15 The following ties in the Singapore badminton championships will be played on Saturday at 2 p.m. and Sunday at 10 a.m. at the C.U. hall. SATURDAY Mixed Doubles (Final) Wong Peng Soon and Miss Waileen Wong vs. Tan Chong Tee and Miss Lee Shao Menp. Commercial House Tournament93 words
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Article74 1939-10-18 15 The following have been selected to play hockey for the Y.M.C.A. Junior Department against the 7th. Heavy Battery on Saturday at 5 p.m. on the Prince EM ward Road ground: Wee Aik Chan. Low Buck Yang, Siow Nyuk Lin, Cheong Thiam Siew, Goh Chin Chye, L. M. Aeria,74 words
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Article62 1939-10-18 15 The following boys of Victoria School have passed the tests for the Royal Life Saving Society awards. They were tested by Mr. G. L. Day: Ang Peng Siong, Juralmi bin Samsuri. Chee Sing Yeong, Tian Ah Boon, Cheong Min Leong. Kwek Ah Mai. Tan Boon Siang. Lee62 words
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Article286 1939-10-18 15 (From Our Own Correspondent) Taiping. Oct. 15. BY 16 POINTS (two goals and two tries) to nil. Perak beat Penang In the InterState rugger friendly on the Esplanade yesterday evening. Perak were the superior side, especially hi the forward line. Forster, McHugh and Dudgeon were prominent286 words
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Advertisement135 1939-10-18 15 i For MICROSCOPES. THEODOLITES X-RAY APPARATUS THERMOMETERS. OPHTHALMOSCOPES. DIAGNOSTIC SETS. DESSICATORS STETHOSCOPES. HAEMOMETERS. etc. please write to THE SCIENTIFIC INSTRUMENT COMPANY. LTD. No. 2, Finlayson Green. SINGAPORE. P. O. BOX 92 NIGHT OF DELIGHT Oh the Joy of it! WHEN USING IHE KUrTOU SO NAMES T \^=g C E ROGERftGALLET^Vs135 words
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Article, Illustration133 1939-10-18 16 A. A. GUNS ON DOCKSIDE AS B.E.F. LANDS IN FRANCE British signaller at work somewhere in France. An official photograph taken with the British Expeditionary Force. An anti-aircraft gun dominates this picture of British troops disembarking somewhere in France. Another British oflkial photograph. A porthole picture taken from the first133 words
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