The Straits Times, 27 October 1939
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Title Section33 1939-10-27 1 The Straits Times [ESTABLISHED NEARLY A CENTURY.] MALAYA'S LEADING NEWSPAPER—LARGEST NET SALES 16 PAGES. SINGAPORE, FRIDAY, OCTOBER 27, 1939. PRICE 5 CENTS The Straits Times IS SINGAPORE, FRIDAY, OCTOBER 27, 1939. PRICK CENTS.33 words
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Advertisement159 1939-10-27 1 For Up-to-date TAILORING. MIEN CHONG You are assured 0) real satisfaction Oil Coleman St. Singapore -Phone 4816- Jhe W^MgLiW J JmiU I 1/ (Incorporated in England) SINGAPORE KUALA LUMPUR, IPOH, PENANG 6 MALACCA. 1 1 0.C.1 1* COX KINGS (AGENTS* LIMITED Head Office: KING WILLIAM ST. HOUSE, LONDON, E. C.159 words
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Advertisement6 1939-10-27 1 SINGAPORE, 140 CECIL ST. ('PHONE S47U.6 words
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Advertisement179 1939-10-27 1 AMERICAN >:—: SPORTS WEAR We have just -JL^~\iS received a new shipment of -v^^^ SHORTS '-'^yrTsJ^ SLACKS "&^]W U> Attractive and Strong: Jf^\\\ I Made o£ Drill and in the If l\ II 'MIJJ v Colours you love Navy, y yToT Royal. Flame, Marina, Cream m W and in White.179 words
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Advertisement127 1939-10-27 1 for PERFECI SttLES in DRESSMAKING ft READYMAOES Call at MADAME PAGES SALONS 13. Batten> Road. Singapore. HOTEL MAJESTIC Kuala Lumpur. KUALA LUMPUR, 25. JAVA ST ('PHONE 3683). Perfumes of Quality^ CHANEL PAR IS Chanel's Exquisite Per.^.n. Cfcamal t^uu de Cologne. No. 5, No. 22, Gardenia, and Cuir Delicately Perfumed with127 words
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Obituary84 1939-10-27 2 MRS Lee Sicw Jin nee Madam dice Suan Kee passed away at 234. Telo): Aycr Street, on 23rd Oct. 1939. at 10.15 a.m. at the age of 50. She leaves behind her husband, f, sons, Lee Soon Cheng, Eng Liang, Eng Bin. Ens Chiat, Eng Chong. Eng Joo, 484 words
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Advertisement589 1939-10-27 2 BCHMID.— At the Maternity Hospital. Singapore, on October 2 i, to Elsy, wife of K. Schmid, a daughter SITUATIONS VACANT When a!»plyii!)t for any position advertised in these columns *end copies ot testimonial* Do not send originals. (1 i U REQUIRED, young. i;ocd at figure, good writer. knowledge of typin?589 words
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Advertisement554 1939-10-27 2 FOR SALE VALUABLE BUILDING LOTS 4th milestone Bukit Timah Road. 9 cents sq. ft. and upwards. Apply Matt 5, De Souza Street. Phone 5344. RHODE ISLAND cockerels ready for breeding, bred by Agricultural Dept. Cameron Highlands. Also Austrolorpes $12 each 2 or 3 only. Box No. 518, Straits Times. FOR554 words
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Advertisement920 1939-10-27 2 PUBLIC NOTICES IN THE MATTER OF THE COMPANIES ENACTMENT 1932 (REVISED EDITION) CAP: 58 (SECTION 211 (i) AND IN THE MATTER OF BRICKS LIMITED. lln Voluntary Liquidation) At an Extraordinary Meeting of the abovenamed Company duly convened and held at the Registered Office of the Company, Oriental Building, Kuala Lumpur,920 words
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Advertisement491 1939-10-27 2 AUCTION NOTICES ATTRACTIVE AUCTION SALE Of all the contents of six new Flats at Nos. 334, 336A, 338A, 340A, 342A. and 344A. Tanjong Katong Road. Comprising:— Almost new modern European polished Teak and Rattan Household Furniture of every description, Etc. Etc. To be held at the above Flats on Sunday,491 words
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Advertisement606 1939-10-27 2 BUSINESS CARDS ETC. I SAVE MONEY -FIT R&M v »"0(. Ball or R0...v d>U#. aa^ Mneshaft Bearings. lIJSN ALLIANCE m 1 £NG I NEERING **4miiG* uO.. LID. SINGAPOhb AMI RLALA LUMPUR, MODERN OFFICE I ACCOMMODATION Area 2,800 sq. tt. Ist floor, overlooking Battery Road. Lift and Fans. Apply No. 502.606 words
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Advertisement130 1939-10-27 2 SPECIAL SELECTION 1938 VAUXHALL 10 Saloon $1300 1935 PLYMOUTH Saloon $650 1934 MORRIS 10 Saloon $650 1939 MORRIS 8 Saloon Only 5000 Miles $1300 WEARNES USED CAR MART LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE. The Public are hereby notified that Smith's Photo SU»r3 No. 44, Hi£h Street. Singapore, is owned by Mrs. Elizabeth130 words
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Advertisement609 1939-10-27 3 SHIPPING ANNOUNCEMENTS Incorporated in lanant 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 SEATTLE FROM JAPAN HIE MARU leave Kobe Nov. 8 HETAN MARU leave Kobe Nov. 29609 words
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Advertisement436 1939-10-27 3 MANSFIELD CO., LTD. OCEAN BUILDING, COLLYEXt QUAY. SINGAPORE Tel. 5151 CHARTERED- BANK BUILDING. PENANG Tel. 1)66 BLUE FUNNEL LINE. Frequent Sailings to United Kingdom and United States of America. Dates are not guaranteed, all cargo bookings subject to Conference War Clauses. WESTERN AUSTRALIA THE SHORTEST SEA ROUTE AT THE CHEAPEST436 words
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Article477 1939-10-27 4 DIFFICULTY IN GETTING NEARBY DELIVERY GOOD DEMAND AT AUCTION IN a weekly report on the rubber market issued at noon yesterday, Stanton Nelson and Co. Ltd. write:— The only important political event of the week has been the Turkish agreement. Although driving yet another nail into the477 words
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142 1939-10-27 4 London. Oct. 26. A BAN on the import of silver into the United Kingdom, except un|der license, has been been imposed. Bullion dealers are not surprised by the decision as ever since the outbreak of hostilities the Exchange Control regulations have made it most difficultReuter - 142 words
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Article1285 1939-10-27 4 Fraser And Co's List THURSDAY, OCT. 2«, 1939: 5 P.M. MINING Bayers Sellers Anipat Tin <4s) 4s 9d 5s 3d Austral Amal. (ss) 6s 4£ 6s 9d Austral Malay 37s 39s Ayer Hitam (ss) 22s 6d 23s 6d Ayer Wang ($1) .85 .95 Bangrin Tin1,285 words
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Article163 1939-10-27 4 (Prom Our Own Correspondent) London, Oct. 26. rOMMODITY and Exchange markets closed v as follows with previous quotations in parenthesis: RUBBER: Firmer. London: 1011|16d 10 13|16d Uo%d 10%d> Dec. -Jan.: 10 ll|l6d 10 13!16d (10 ll|l6d 10% d) Jan.-Mar.: 10% d 10% d (10% d 10 13jl6d)163 words
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Advertisement580 1939-10-27 4 S^i |I|K CMV THROAT IS SORE \fS*s§3iv V\ f WHAT CAN IDO FOR IT U M| Asiatic Petiolfum Co., 'S.S.) Ltd. PUBLIC NOTICES RAHMAN HYDRAULIC TIN, LIMITED. •Incorporated in the Straits Settlements.) DIVIDEND NO. 50. NOTICE is hereby given that an Interim Dividend of 2' 2 per cent, in respect580 words
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Advertisement642 1939-10-27 4 P. W. D NOTICE. The Puchong Batu Tiga Road will be closed to through Trcffic from Wednesday, November l, 1939 to Wednesday, November 8. 1939. The Bridge over the River Klang will be dismantled to permit a dredge passing down stream Traffic will be permitted to use both ends of642 words
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Advertisement163 1939-10-27 4 THE ONLY SPECIAL BUSINESS OF ITS KIND IN MALAYA EVERYTHING FOR LIGHTING PURPOSES We offer you a selection of 3000 different, ready made LAMPSHADES And if you still can't find what you want we are always ready to make to order any type to match your interior OECORRTIVE LIGHTING 248R163 words
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Page 4 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous194 1939-10-27 4 TIDE TABLES SINGAPORE Ta-dajr H. W. 9.56a.m. 8.8 ft.; 10.30p.m. B.7ft. L. W. 3.55 a.m. 2.9ft.; 4.15 p.m. 2 ft. To-morrow H. W. 10.34 a.m. S.l ft.; 11.04 p.m. 8.9 ft. L. W. 4.25 a.m. 2.9 ft.; 4.48 p.m. 1.5 ft. Sunday, Oct. 29. H. W. 10.50 a.m. 9.3 ft.;194 words
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FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL NEWS
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Article587 1939-10-27 5 London Bids For Tin Shares At Higher Prices By Our Financial Correspondent Singapore, Oct. 27. THE authorities have again emphasized their determination to maintain the policy of cheap meney by a further lowering of the Bank rate irom 3 to 2 per cent, bringing the rate back587 words
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Article86 1939-10-27 5 Tridsv. Oct. 27. noon. Buyers Sellers Prices Prices No. IX R.S.S. (Spot loo^e) 3* i 37'Na IX E.S.S. f.o.b. in cases November 37 'j tl% G.F.A.Q. E.S.S. f.o.b. in bales November 36;,, 26? 3 F.A.Q. H.S.S. t.o.b. In bales November 36?. s 36 5, FIT86 words
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Article212 1939-10-27 5 London, Oct. 26. THE directors of the Bank of England to-day decided to lower the Bank rate from 3 per cent, to 2 per cent. City circles regard the reduction as a precursor to the probably imminent issue of the first war loan.Reuter; British Wireless - 212 words
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Article314 1939-10-27 5 Payment For Exports From Colony A N omission in the regulations regardA ing control of foreign exchange is to be remedied on Nov. 6 when new regulations governing payment of exports from this country are to come into force. A notice issued by the Controller of Foreign314 words
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Article370 1939-10-27 5 London. Oct. 27. AN the Stock Exchange to-day Kaffirs were again the strongest feature in generally good markets. After Initial hesitancy gilt-edged were firmer on the announcement of the reduction of the Bank rate from 3 to 2 per cent. Base metal shares attracted buyers while Home370 words
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Article122 1939-10-27 5 Singapore. Oct. H, noon. Buyers Sellers Gambier $7.50 Hamburg Cube $14.00 Java Cube $12.00 Pepper White MuiKok. $13.75 White $13.25 Black S 8.50 Copra Mixed M.15 Sun Dried $3.50 Sago Flour No. 1 Lingga $5.50 Fair $5.50 Sarawak $0.75 $5.75 Jelotong Palembang 9.50 Banja 950 Sarawak $10.00122 words
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Article186 1939-10-27 5 Tlie following are the exchange rates this i morning according to the dally circular issued I by the Hong Kong and Shanghai Banking Corporation: SELLING London T.T 2/4 l'lfi London demand 2/4 1/16 Rate for freight 2 AM Lyons demand 2950 Switzerland demand 207 Hamburg demand New York demand186 words
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Advertisement97 1939-10-27 5 ■Jar V Iff y£ m* aE ■^s? k M OB <09i B flB 9pJ ™> X B fJL 3BJ 9HBH^ d P *™4 C F" c OP" ■Mr V^ C- w» O \J r £^tftS!:s£t WL lit-* Oin &ND NFW j** wg -^nr?Jy v L» v m n \j pi97 words
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Advertisement172 1939-10-27 5 AN ACCREDITED FACT SKETOLENE iJ^I I PREVENTS 75 cents and $1.25 Stocked by all Chemists and Stores. Sole Distributors GRAFTON LABORATORIES LTD. Singapore and Kuala Lumpur. BEST FOR RESULTS HIS MASTER'S VOICE AMERICAN /§Q RADIOS Sole Agents KEE HUAT RADIO CO. 122-124, Orchard Rd., Spore. For MICROSCOPES. THEODOLITES X-RAY APPARATUS172 words
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Advertisement364 1939-10-27 5 BANK OF CHINA (lncorporatea in Uhina ov SpfiUfi Chant-i > 12, Cecil Street Sini;aqore Telephone: Manager's Office »iti Sub- Managers Office M 43 Exchange Uept. J441 General Office 5188 Cable Address: CIIUNCKI <>. Paid Up Capital Ch S 40.000.000 01 Reserve Funds In excess of Ch*. 9 3.200,90' I Total364 words
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Advertisement359 1939-10-27 6 O. Henry's Famous Character Back Again TO-DAY 3.15, 6.15 AND 9.15 P.M. [alhambra] WflplH WARNER BAXTER f Ifgjf 'The RETURN |jf VHH PATHE GAZETTE X, 1 ON The WESTERN FRONT BOOK NOW FOR TO-MORROW'S GALA MIDNIGHT PREMIERE— AT 12 O'clock Sharp ALHAMBRA PHONE 6909 Free Lists Concessions Suspended For This359 words
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Advertisement311 1939-10-27 6 NEXT CHANGE ALHAMBRA OLIVER HARDY in bis First Comedy-Romance UNITEI> AKTISTS RELEASE WALTZES FOR EVERYBODY. Barnabas Von Gtczy Orchrstra. ***** Temptation Night of Gladness BSG76 Castanet Erpana Marek Weber Orchestra. *****6I B2406 Tales from the Vienna Woods ***** Roses of the South ***** Luna Waltz Blumenlied 8352T My Dream Siren311 words
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Advertisement280 1939-10-27 6 THE ONLY COMEDY SHOW IN TOWNS Come and Relax! 2 Hoars of Real Pleasure! S.lB «.15 9.15 V/Al 1 1 VJLj Captivating T HE GAYEST, GRANDEST claudettes SCREEN SCREAM OF THE th7ct jp c ATT 1 f i ii7 i c r r y^i^^^ I^. TEAR wj7/i f/je swellest stars280 words
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996 1939-10-27 7 British Government's Attitude To Reforms Explained DRITAIN'S future policy in regard to India was outlined by Sir Samuel Hoare, a former Secretary of State for India, during the debate in the House of Commons yesterday on India and the war. Sir Samuel at theReuter - 996 words
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48 1939-10-27 7 British French Troops' Football A SERIES of soccer and rugby matches between the French and British armies is being arranged in France by the armies' sports committees. The matches will raise funds to buy sporting equipment for the soldiers. The first match is fixed for Nov. 11.— Reuter.Reuter - 48 words
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Article56 1939-10-27 7 London, Oct. 25. A MANIFESTO from Austrian workers de-! daring their determination to "make i Hitler's war impossible" was read in the Paris Radio German language broadcast, i The manifesto declared that Austrian workers will sooner sacrifice themselves in the struggle against Hitler th»n fight onReuter - 56 words
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Article50 1939-10-27 7 Cairo. Oct. 27. IT is understood that the British and Egyp- tian Governments have concluded an i agreement whereby Britain will purchase' 1,275,000 cantars of cotton. The price remains to be settled. The Governments have agreed that it, is! not necessary for Britain to buy the whole Egyptian crop. —Reuter.Reuter - 50 words
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Advertisement331 1939-10-27 7 TO-NIGHT Cocktail Dance 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. DINNER DANCE (informal) 9.45 to midnight SPECIAL CABARET ATTRACTION THE 3 DARLEYS ACROBATIC DANCERS FEATURING A HILARIOUS COMEDY SKETCH "NIGHT LIFE" FOR A FEW NIGHTS ONLY Dinner $3.00 Non-diners $1.00 SEA VIEW HOTEL T 5J i H M <Sc SATURDAY SPECIAL DINNER331 words
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1144 1939-10-27 8 okr Straits Qiaus SINGAPORE, FRIDAY, OCT. 27, 1939. Economic Warfare Within a few days of the declaration of war, the British Government set up a Ministry for Economic Warfare. On Wednesday last, in reviewing the work of that emergency department, the Minister concerned was able to say that in six1,144 words
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Letters To The Editor
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Letter385 1939-10-27 8 Was Sinking An Act Of Sabotage? To the Editor of the Straits Times Sir,— Situated as I am in rather an isolated place, I have not had the opportunity ot discussing with anyone outside the subject of the sinking of the British ship. I dare say that385 words
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Letter223 1939-10-27 8 Singapore Stalwarts Of Other Days To the Editor of the Straits Times Sir, I was interested to see in the Straits Budget of July 7 the enquiry about the long distance swimming irom the Swimming Club. I knew A. E. Baddeley well. He was well recognised as a223 words
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Letter144 1939-10-27 8 Increased Patriotism For Lost Dollars To the Editor of the Straits Times Sir,— Your article of Oct. 24 was indeed welcome. Everybody seems to understand the usefulness of the newspaper and the radio, except the British Government. In Singapore, for instance, there have been radio talks on many144 words
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Letter202 1939-10-27 8 Effects Of War On A Local Project To the Editor of the Straits Times Sir,— lt seems to me and many others that there is procrastination somewhere In dealing with an important question which has been raised often enough either in the Legislative Council or at public meetings202 words
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Letter200 1939-10-27 8 How Some Of Them Have Suffered To the Editor of the Straits Times Sir, Many have and are dancing joyfully, rightly or wrongly, for th. new measure of rent control, but your correspondent "John England" added to the fun by mentioning the name of the "Property Owners' Association"200 words
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Letter106 1939-10-27 8 A Comment That Caused Amusement To the Editor of the Straus Times Sir. I read with considerable amusement your footnote to a letter published to-day on the subject of living costs. Certainly there is none so blind he who will not see. Yours, etc.. CHUA LENG SEAH Singapore,106 words
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Letter141 1939-10-27 8 To the Editor of the Straits Times Sir,— l knew you could not conscientiously answer the two queries contained in my letter of Oct. 17, which I submit were perfectly pertinent, let alone put them in cold print. I daresay Mr. Chamberlain himself could not provide141 words
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Letter429 1939-10-27 8 Difference Between Subjects And Citizens To the Editor of the Straits Times Sir,— May I be allowed to show the distinction between a French Indian citizen and a French Indian subject which seems to have caused some confusion among non-French Indians? There are two clashes of French Indians.429 words
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Letter111 1939-10-27 8 Payment Of Transport Costs Suggested To the Editor of the Straits Time* Sir.-S^mc time ago there appeared an article in the Press informing the public that A.R.P. wardens would be visiting every houje to tell the occupants what to do in case of an air raid.111 words
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Letter116 1939-10-27 8 To the Editor of the Straits TimeSir,— l am surprised alter .^o many complaints which have been received by the Straits Times of the inability of the public to understand the working of the dachin, that up to the time of writing no action hu yet been taken116 words
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Letter67 1939-10-27 8 To the Editor of the Ft raits Times Sir,— l ■am in the favour of the suggestion that the loading cinemas can avoid nuisance if they have the 25 cents, 50 cents and »1 ticket boxes open from 12 noon. In India the ticket offices are opened from67 words
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Advertisement309 1939-10-27 8 Battery Rd. Tele 4772, Dresses for all occasions »S to $30 JOSEPHO'S STUDIO the only hi&h class European studio in Singapore. for GENTLEMEN LADIES and CHILDREN 18c Battery Road, Telephone 4048 Just received! CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR CARDS. Raphael Tuck's Cards are known all over the World and with Excellent309 words
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Advertisement24 1939-10-27 8 HAS JUST RECEIVED A COLLECTION OF NEW ENGLISH TWEEDS Phone MAYNABDS BIDS 4974 11, Battery Rd. Singapore. JOHN DUKE Manufacturing Optician. 21. BATTERY ROAD.24 words
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231 1939-10-27 9 Telephone Lines To Neutrals Cut Off TIGHTENING UP OF GERMAN CENSORSHIP SYSTEM Hitler Again In Conference With Army Air Chiefs I) Hi concentrations of German troops and planes and inces- sant movements of material are taking place along the (German North Sea coast231 words
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Article28 1939-10-27 9 Paris, Oct. 27. A I RENCH communique states that there were "encounters of contact units and reciprocal artillery action at various points on the front." Renter.Reuter - 28 words
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180 1939-10-27 9 London. Oct. 27. TWO announcements about German ]ors:s were made In London yesterday. The Air Ministry states that at least seven of the 12 Nazi aircraft which unsuccessfully attacked a British convoy in the North Sea on Saturday failed to return h:me. TheReuter - 180 words
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Article132 1939-10-27 9 Amsterdam. Oct. 27. /GERMANY Is publicly adopting the .standpoint that neutral countries! are really neutral only if they mainlain their exports to the Reich at pre- war levels, .states the British correspondent of the newspaper Handelsblad. While Germany atimits that Holland is unable to disregard :he132 words
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Article60 1939-10-27 9 Copenhagen, Oct. 27. THK Germans claim now to have room for 1 1.250.000 repatriated persons in their :i territories. It may take a year to move all minorities. Tt is oointed out that every consideration will b 3 Riven to former inhabitants of South Tyrol, who are beingReuter - 60 words
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Article52 1939-10-27 9 Copenhagen. Oct. 26. THE Danish authorities to-day confiscated a German pursi it plane which landed in Danish territory.- The pilot nnd c:cw have bern interned The plane belonged to the so-called "Red Devils' Scuadron,' which is by way of a continuation of Richthofen's squadron during ihe )»<:tReuter - 52 words
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Article22 1939-10-27 9 London, Oct. 26. OIR Henry Monck-Mason Moore has b;en appointed Governor and Commandcr-ln-Chief, Kenya, in succession to /Mr Marshal Sir Robert ■roo':c-PophaßL—Reuter.22 words
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Article167 1939-10-27 9 Ships In Clashes With U-Boats TWO graphic accounts of merchant ships being attacked by German U-boats were received in London yesterday (says Reuter). The first story came from the officer of a cargo boat who said that a U-boat suddenly came to the surface almost under her bow. Although takenReuter - 167 words
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Article93 1939-10-27 9 London, Oct. 27. rpHE five German vessels, whose capture by blockading squadrons of the Royal Navy was announced by Mr. Neville Chamberlain in the House ci Commons last night, are: The Phoebus (8,863 tons), the Gloria (5,986 tons), the Bianca (1.375 tons*, the Poseidon (5,864 tons)British Wireless - 93 words
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Article47 1939-10-27 9 Kunming, Oct. 26. A DIRECT air mail and passsnger service between Chungking and Rangoon, via Kunming, the capital of Yunnan, and Lashio in Burma, will start on Oct. 30. The line will be operated by the China National Aviation Corporation, a Chinese-American concern.— Reuter.Reuter - 47 words
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99 1939-10-27 9 London, Oct. 26. THE British Army is now open for voluntary enlistment by men between the ages of 22 and 35 for the cavalry, Royal Artillery, Royal Engineers, Royal Armoured Corps and infantry, the War Office announ ces. The age limits are 22 toReuter - 99 words
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417 1939-10-27 9 London, Oct. 27. DRESS reports from neutral countries have provided abundant substantiation for the Prime Minister's claim in the House of Commons that von Ribbentrop has been no more successful by his Danzig speech in deceiving impartial observers than the people of Britain. The NetherlandsBritish Wireless - 417 words
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Article224 1939-10-27 9 'Attempt To Cause World War' Moscow, Oct. 26. IN the first Soviet comment on the American Neutrality Bill debate, the newspaper Red Star today attacks the suggested changes in the neutrality law and claims they are due to reactionary circles seeking to turn a WesternReuter - 224 words
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Article294 1939-10-27 9 London, Oct. 27. COLLOWING repeated representations to the Russian Government to release the American steamer City Of Flint, the Moscow wireless announced last night that order? had been given for the ship to leave the Prussian port as soon as possible. The steamer was seizedReuter - 294 words
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Article, Illustration21 1939-10-27 9 A Belgian anti-aircraft gun crew manning their gun in its dug-out emplacement near the German frontier.21 words
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457 1939-10-27 9 Soviet Contraband Note Britain's Case Stated London, Oct. 26. qrHE So\iet note regarding the British contraband list has been received here at this stage with considerable surprise, according to an informed quarter. There is no likelihood, however, of the arguments it contains being admitted. British contraband policy and practice areReuter; British Wireless - 457 words
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67 1939-10-27 9 Madras. Oct. 26. THE Madras Legislative Assembly, by 153 votes to 22, to-day passed a motion disapproving the Viceroy's declaration on the future of India's constitution, and expressing confidence in the Ministry and approval of it« intention to resign. Members of the Muslim League PartyReuter - 67 words
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Article84 1939-10-27 9 Swal;opmund, S-W. Africa, Oct. 27. CGME 600 passengers and crews of five Ger- man vessels, which took shelter on the outbreak of the war in Lobito Bay. (Portuguese West Africa), are experiencing great hardships, according to reports from Lobito Bay. The Germans are restricted toReuter - 84 words
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Article104 1939-10-27 9 London. Oct. 27. *¥*HE Germans are known to have sunk at least 30 neutral ships since the war began, and a message from Amsterdam yesterday reported fears for two more boats. They are two Dutch vessels, one of which is the Saparoea (6,668 tons), which hasReuter - 104 words
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274 1939-10-27 9 FINNS' FIRM ATTITUDE Fresh Hitch In Negotiations London, Oct. •yHE Kinnish Government spent yesterday considering the new Soviet demands. These are si ill being kept secret, but it has l> en officially stated that they include certain points on which Finland (;mnot yield. Meanwhile further precautionary measures have been takenReuter - 274 words
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Article71 1939-10-27 9 Paris, Oct. 27. THE Soviet Government is preparing a sensational surprise for the twentysecond anniversary of the Revolution on Nov. 7, according to a Moscow report. It is stated that decrees are being drafted t^ permit the holding of private property and private farms,Reuter - 71 words
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34 1939-10-27 9 Pocket Battleships In The Atlantic Paris, Oct. 27. WELL-INFORMED circles here state it now seems likely that two German pocket battleships," the Admiral von Scheer and the Dcutschland, are operating in the Atlantic. Reuter.Reuter - 34 words
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Advertisement104 1939-10-27 9 OTHER CABLES in pages 7, 12, 13 and 16 m iru aP I I r l I d$S «1 .< SVw .<■'. v*st v '^^9V mmUjKy' fl^H ''^^r^k*' ft aft Aome made nZcloos I &l»cufs fresh J cool meals If you have not tried one of our 1 f~~A^k famous104 words
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849 1939-10-27 10 Preparatory Step Towards Conscription In Colony NEW SURVEY OF MAN-POWER TO BEGIN NEXT MONTH AS a preparatory step towards conscription, a proclamation was issued last night bringing into force the Registration Ordinance of the Colony an Ordinance passed in 1933 and amended in 1936. The849 words
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Article220 1939-10-27 10 BIMGAHMW BAH I LS HOTEL Cocktail Dance 7 p.m. to 'J p.m. Dinner Si Lance < Informal I 9.45 to Midnight. LAKKICK THEATtth GEYLANG U I Wei;' Kir.s &r The Chfl er a'. 7.45 p.m. OKI VI WORLD Cabaret 6. 30 to 8.45 St 9.30 p.m to Midnight. Globe:220 words
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Article98 1939-10-27 10 T-Hi: Governor, Sir Shenton Thomas, will broadcast again to the peoples of Malaya from the 8.M.8.C. on Sunday at 8.15 p.m. Sir Shentcn will first make an appeal in connection with Poppy Day (to be observed in Malaya on Nov. 9), and will also refer to98 words
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45 1939-10-27 10 T>HE annual inspection of the St. John 1 Ambulance Brigade Overseas, (Singapore District i, rrtll be hid at the Jalan Besar Stadium on Monday. The Governor. Sir Shenton Thomas, and Lady Thomas, will I arrive to inspect at 5,30 p.m.45 words
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Article19 1939-10-27 10 The sth Battalion, 2nd Punjab Regiment mounted guard at Government House this morning, taking over from the Malay Regiment.19 words
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227 1939-10-27 10 AN interesting debate on the question of whether or not State lotteries should be promoted for the benefit of the Malaya Patriotic Fund was held at the Chinese Christian Association building. Prinsep Street, last night. There were many speakers and a motion against227 words
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Article305 1939-10-27 10 United Engineers' Meeting REFERENCES TO DEFENCE WORKS Tl-XE intention of the directors to introduce a provident fund for its non-European staff was announced to-day by Mr. J. A. P. Strachan, the chairman and managing director, at the annual general meeting of United Engineers Ltd. Mr. Strachan said305 words
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131 1939-10-27 10 T\R HUGH SMITH gave evidence yesterday for the defence, at the resumed hearing of the case in which a European, Angus William Scott, faces a charge of causing the death of a Javanese hawker, Bangong Surita. by negligent driving at the junction of Dunearn Road131 words
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Article94 1939-10-27 10 JUDGMENT in a claim for $5,000 damages arising out of a motoring accident was reserved by the Chief Justice, Sir Percy McElwsine, in the Singapore High Ctrut yesterday. The plaintiff is Ong Poh Hen*, mother of Sng Geoi Ghee, a young Insurance cleric vrttn lost his94 words
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71 1939-10-27 10 At The Cinema "The Spellbinder (Lee Tracy, Barbara Read and Patric Knowlcs) R.K.O. Radio. At the Pavilion. THE film deals with the efforts of a resourceful but unscrupulous criminal lawyer who tries to keep his young daughter in ignorance of his shady actions. The court-room71 words
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Article, Illustration77 1939-10-27 10 London Transport, in conjunction with the Ministry of Transport have undertaken a vast programme of emergency works in order to protect their railway and road transport services from any possible nsks that might arise from air raids. Floodgates have been installed at Waterloo (above), where77 words
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295 1939-10-27 10 THE cost of the work of enlarging Singapore's esplanade along Connaught Drive is estimated to be $200,000, but Government will not actually have to spend this much. Mud from Singapore's rivers, canals and inner harbour is being used for filling in the reclamation which began295 words
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Article131 1939-10-27 10 To Be Retained, Says Minister QUESTION IN HOUSE OF COMMONS TTHE removal of the maximum price for British tin— £23o— could only be considered when market conditions became more normal, declared the Minister of Supply, Dr. Leslie Burgin, in the House of Commons yesterday, answeringReuter - 131 words
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174 1939-10-27 10 PREQUENT interruptions in the Singapore Fourth Police Court yesterday by the complainant in a case led to the utterance of several warniings by Mr. Kenneth Byrne, the magistrate, that he would impose a fine for contempt of court. The complainant was Asoka Deva Sagayam, alias174 words
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Advertisement63 1939-10-27 10 3f Up to 20% extra light I for nothing— 11 l\ thanks to the L Osram Coiled Coil filament *|j Im. M CaJL ILjL ■\((Rt a £k G.C. product fcm MADE IN ENGLNAD (Advertisement of The Gen eral Electric Co^ Ltd.. of England, "Magnet House", Singapore J Cooking demonstrations will63 words
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866 1939-10-27 11 "Use Of Suspect Scale Sapped Very Foundation Of Case" COMPLICATED methods of ascertaining the dry rubber content of wet rubber imported into the Straits Settlemente the method of uitiising export rights covering such rubber- and the difficulties of dealers in accounting for such866 words
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Article29 1939-10-27 11 Displays of physical training, signalling and drill were given by the sth Singapore Company of the Boy's Brigade at Wj« annual inspection at the Choon C-\nn English School yesterday.29 words
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78 1939-10-27 11 IN a broadcast talk on Monday. Brigadier M. D. Gambler-Parry, Commander of the Malaya Infantry Brigade and A.D.C. to the King, will speak on "The Riddle of the Western Fron:." This will be the first of a series of 8.M.8.C. talks by Services speakers. On78 words
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438 1939-10-27 11 Non- Appearance Of Appellant: Judge's Comment CASE CONCERNING MAINTENANCE THE ncn-appearauce of the appellant in a criminal appeal was commented on by Mr. Justice Pedlow in the High Court yesterday. The appeal was against a judgment in the lower courts in which a Chinese, Chan Wee Tong, was prosecuted for438 words
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Article167 1939-10-27 11 '"From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Oct. 26. FOR selling Siam No. 2 rice at threa cents above the gazetted price of 31 cents, a Chinese, Wong Chlm, was to-day fined $75, or one month's rigorous imprisonment, by Mr. R. C Redman, the first magistrate.167 words
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Article486 1939-10-27 11 CA-orane bangsa yang tida:-. champor dalam perang lni telah melihat sendiri akan serangan I:apal2 terbang British di-atas pcngkalan kapal perang Jerman di-Wilhelm-shaven bebcrapa minggu dahulu. la berk^ta kapal perang besar (battleship) ang kena olch bom British itu telah blnasa sa-kali: nama kapal Itu Gneisenau, besarnya muat 26,000486 words
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288 1939-10-27 11 Patriotic Fund Now More Than 650,000 MEETING TO-DAY IN SINGAPORE WHEN the general committee of the Malaya Patriotic Fund met ut Government House to-day, the treasurer reported that the total received to date is more than $650,0C0. j This is the first time it has been j officially reported ever288 words
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Article165 1939-10-27 11 NEW- regulations have been issued relating to the financing of exports from the Straits Settlements to coun- tries outside the Empire sterling bloc. From Nov. 6, such exports will be permitted only after payment for them has been arranged, or after adequate evidence has been produced165 words
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Article63 1939-10-27 11 ANY ex-Service women who wish j to contribute to the ex-Service j women's wreath, which is now being prepared to be placed on the Cenotaph en Armistice Day, are requested to send their donations to the hon. secretary. Poppy Day Fund. 194-D, Watten Estate or to deliver63 words
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Article112 1939-10-27 11 i THE Singapore Coroner, Mr. W. G. Porter, yesterday exonerated a Dutch Eurasian, Harold van Cuylenburg. when he held an inquiry into tha death or a 50-yeir-old Chinese, Goh Kirn Chwee. who was knocked down by a car driven by van Cuylenburg In Rochore Canal Road112 words
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Advertisement169 1939-10-27 11 'MSw^LC i /c) 9 f\l\ v Jt'd better than bath 6au3 bceaasc only a few drops arc needed in order to prepare a deliciously refreshing bath. Distilled in Sunny South Africa's temperate ilimate. it combines just that degree of elusive perfume with a quality that completely eliminates body odour caused169 words
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Advertisement219 1939-10-27 11 N E WSf_ >% mLA JUST ARRIVED (J/JPUIU NEW STOCKS] llt/LAr*^ OF THIS POPULAR IV*T */f BRANDOFTISSUES V i(<\\WJ CXCCLLE X VAW l lV*™^^ EXCELLENT Q UA ITY j SITROUX PRONOUNCED SIT-ROO FACIAL TISSUES 400 SHEETS IN EACH PACKAGE Cosmetics n'^^P P^^ handkerchief I B^^n ASI kJCj? M4DE/N S' til219 words
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393 1939-10-27 12 Mr. Chamberlain's Disgust At "This Cowardly Form Of Warfare" G The* G Hwl Z?r statemen t n war situation in the House of Commons last night, Mr Neville ca r XXro?^St" tO he eX LT U1 c had been no operations of ance onReuter - 393 words
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235 1939-10-27 12 'This Blustering Demagogue' A Pungent Riposte To Von Ribbentrop London, Oct 26 A PUNGENT riposte to von Ribbentrop's broadcast speech on Tuesday is made in The Times which says that his first failure (as Ambassador in London) was followed by a series of blunders which landed Germany in the worst235 words
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Article434 1939-10-27 12 HOUSE OF LORDS STATEMENT DEPLYING to earlier speakers in the House of Lords yesterday, Lord Halifax, Foreign Secretary, said it must be agreed that Russia's recent actions in the Baltic had caused anxieties It was by no means clear, he said what was the precise positionReuter - 434 words
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Article114 1939-10-27 12 AUSTRIA now has a freedom n station similar to Germany's, reports Reuter. The station's first broadcast yesterday opened and concluded with the slogan -'Ye want to get away from the Reich." The announcer, replying to von Ribbentrop s allegation that Britain was out to dominate the114 words
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Article155 1939-10-27 12 Canadian Solidarity On War Issue Quebec, Oct. 26. THE Quebec provincial election has resulted in an overwhelming victory for the Liberals over the Union National Party. The election was fought over the issue of the Government's war measures and conscription, and provincial autonomy. The result is welcomed as a gestureReuter - 155 words
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Article133 1939-10-27 12 It Would Be Playing Into Hitler's Hands THY Rrttl h A X- NCW YOrk OCt 26 HE British Ambassador to the United .States speaking to the Pilgrim Society »»-<tay. said that an arSistice noW would be to play into Hitler's hands It would give him monthsReuter - 133 words
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Advertisement252 1939-10-27 12 (j f UWeHM quality lis so reliable— they are I always throat-smooth jgg^ I I know from experience I iii^f^l that Craven >A arc world famout In 1 I^^Mg| WHfl i they are definitely superior I IT m-/ jUf I nOt Ccd the dlff the very first I i| ume252 words
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Advertisement214 1939-10-27 12 DO YOU HEED GLASSES? Thompson Certifiert ,g ~M > Frames and Mounting iHr*^^^l are priced $3.00 $5 0(1 jUk^-"^ and 57.00. The cost 01 fl iT^ the lenses depends on E&* your eyesight needs. X\ Have your Eyes Examined Now f THOMPSON OPTICAL CO. Qualilied Eyesight Specialists 4. ARCADF UUiG..214 words
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549 1939-10-27 13 "Britain Preferred To Leave Her Propaganda In U.S. To Hitler" London, Oct. 25. CINCK the outbreak of the uar British newspapers have given increased space to reports of Press opinion in neutlal countries. These reports, as weeks have passed, have shown a growing comprehensionReuter - 549 words
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90 1939-10-27 13 New York, Oct. 26. AF IF T H erslon of the sinking ol theAthcnla v.-.-w printed in to-dfty's New Yorlt Daily News. It says the Athenla was sunk by the Germans because she carried nearly 12,0:0.000 of gold and securities. This evidence is allegedReuter - 90 words
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Article78 1939-10-27 13 Chungking, Oct. 26. AFTER a fortnight's lull, Japanese aircraft last night resumed raiding Szcchuan cities. Bombers in two' groups attacked the cities east and west of the province and Chungking residents had to remain in dug-outs fcr almost six hours. Although Chinese pursuit planes took off andReuter - 78 words
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Article193 1939-10-27 13 No Anti-British Movement' Japanese Spokesman's Explanation Shanghai, Oct. 26. A DENIAL that an anti-British or anti-Christian movement was involved Is voiced by the Japanese Embassy spokesman referring to the incident in Sinhs'.anj. North Honan. in which the Japanese authorities are alleged to have confiscated the land belonging to an AmericanReuter; British Wireless - 193 words
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Article142 1939-10-27 13 United Front Against Hitlerism Planned London, Oct. 25. A UNITED front by British and French labour is bespoken by the decision to establish a joint trades union committee representing the Confederation General de Travail and the Trades Union Congress, consisting of seven members from each country andReuter - 142 words
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74 1939-10-27 13 Washington, Oct. 25. LICENCES for export of arms to the belligerents totalling over £15,000,000 have been revoked since the revocation of the Neutrality Act on Sept. 5, according to a State Department announcement. Revocations in respect of France totalled £11.50:,000. Britain £3.000.000, AustraliaReuter - 74 words
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Advertisement281 1939-10-27 13 (^n $^>^^3n JU habits can be expensive J^~-^ j I Can you rem ember the time, not so many years ago, when convention decreed that no young woman should earn her living or follow a career?. To-day we have doctors, i lawyers, chemists, and a host of others, each doing281 words
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Miscellaneous202 1939-10-27 13 Broadcasting SINGAPORE TO-DAY '/.HL 223 .metres. /HP 30.06 metres, p.m. 1.15 Miscellaneous programme of gramophone recorc';. 1.30 The news and mid -day rubber and tin prices. 1.40 Interval s.oo Muslim programma. 5.30 Arabic music. t COO Cantonese music from the studi by the Silver Doon Amateur Musical Asrociation. 7.00 Children's202 words
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626 1939-10-27 14 Favourites Fail Again On Third Day Of Perak Races (*rom Our Own Correspondent) T™ third here in the Pe^ak w'ciub's In the fourth race, however, Slapdash, a hot favourite, won a close race from Victory Parade to pay out $10 tor a win and626 words
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Article31 1939-10-27 14 Jones JJ 1 S0 A n: WPW P F Giv Wilson, T P K^J: H. F Wh D eeS y; AAA A c U Sg g^^ 531 words
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66 1939-10-27 14 fHE R.N.. R.A.F. team to meet the Army rugger side at Jalan uesar stadium to-mirrow isF/n A RUSSCII: LAC B»Hh, F/O. Black, F/Sergt. Price, F/O Tnptree; A.B. Davis, A.B. Purvis;' F/Lt. Crompton, Lieut. Jarvis. CpJ Colley, F/O. Sutton, F/O. Ste v e ns F/O.66 words
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Article85 1939-10-27 14 FOLLOWING are teams for the army hockey cKir? b Llr ye 2H Rt Chan?l l.a.C. Adamson (RAJ 1 a r?RE l aC r S >; Lt Elsmle G Cpi WrS (R.E.), L.'Nk. Munsai Dae (HKS) i? 5.2S eS ßr^n BB R 01 ATc (S: and M) d85 words
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Article28 1939-10-27 14 fcrTc'c l^ 111 It irr 1 to piay hocke the sec Headquarters to-day at Umpire: Major D. V Hill s Against Raffles tastitution on Monday at28 words
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Article19 1939-10-27 14 teSr WM n Play at YMC.A. yesp^TJe mLxed doubles tie for to-day Is p^t. To-morrow's ties are-19 words
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Advertisement306 1939-10-27 14 b Clothes... ||k JU are not merely the results /Aiil| /^4j life* of the cutting making /SKy /A \m\ of stylish clothing lI H We consider the essentials t ]K^V» i"JI I' l>: the Cutting of Clothing of ||||f 111 \\M Taste the use of Materials LyiV^ Jf* \\v. WZT*sifW\m306 words
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Advertisement133 1939-10-27 14 THE LATEST 1939 SINGER TVVKLVE -The British Twelve with th« •mazing performa.-c* It h without doubt, the most complete combination of power, jrace of design, and luxury of equipment yet produced <txo»at •t a much higher flgur* CYCLE CARRIAGE CO.. (1926) LTD. ORCHARD RD., SIMBAPORE. WmSM 4 THE OPTICAL HOUSE.133 words
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793 1939-10-27 15 Selections Handicaps For Final Day Of Perak Races BLUE Peter has been out of the winning lists for some time now, but the gelding ran a good second m the Sin wore Gild Cup race and, on the form and weights of Sa?nm793 words
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Article596 1939-10-27 15 s. atching-i and the order of running for to-morrow's rates at lpoh in the final day of the Terak Turf Club's October meeting *>" be issued after acceptances <lose at 3 pm. to-day. There is Rood form in this race and the finish should be596 words
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Article140 1939-10-27 15 The «nly tie in the S.C.R.C. open lawn tennis tournament played yesterday was a handicap doubles match vhlch resulted in Chcong Eng Han and Kamls (-9) beattoj Seah Kens :♦>*■ I'-nd lav*- Kf€ Kgiap i— S), G— 3, 6—2. Saturday, oien b^es Championship: Chua Choon Leong and Chin140 words
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Article57 1939-10-27 15 IN A FRIENDLY irtaie ol HMT Uhe St. Mathlews Your* People's Guild d feaied the Tamil Brotherhood Party four-two. Soorers for the winn-rs ww Q»»n C'.Kjng (2) and Hai Choo i.2>. while Poimusamy and Oovlnd scored for the losers. The Tamil Brotherhood Party Reserves defeated the S.T.C.57 words
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Article52 1939-10-27 15 HOCKEY S.C.C. vs. R.A.F. (H.Q.), S.C.C; Police^Tnd XI vs. Brigade Hq., Depot; S.R.C. vs. R.A.F. (Tensah), S.R.C.; S.C.R.C 2nd XI vs. S.R.C. 2nd XI, S.C.R.C; V.M.C.A. vs. Medical College, College ground; I.A. vs. Raffles College, I.A. RUGBY: S.C.C. "B" vs. fl.h Battery, (R.A.), S.C.C TENNIS: S.CR.C and52 words
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130 1939-10-27 15 The qualifying round in the women's golf championship of Singapore for the Andrew Currie Cup was played at the Island Club on Thursday afternoon and the following qualified: Mrs. R. Wakeford 86; Mrs. W. B. Ruddock 88; Mrs. F. G. Brittorous 89; Mrs J. A.130 words
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Article64 1939-10-27 15 The foUowing Ues wiU be played on Saturday* the opS single, championsh.p wurnament of the Mayflower Badminton Party for the Joo-Kian ChaUengc Shkld. Wonz Peng Soon vs. Chan Chim Boer, W« B§on H& vs. Scah Eng Hat; Won* Pens Nam^s. Ho Boon Choo; Wong Chong Teck ties in64 words
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398 1939-10-27 15 Victory By Five Goals To One In Pa dang Match DL VYING on their own ground yesterday, the Cricket Club soundly beat the Singapore Colts Hockey Club. After a comparatively tamo first half in which only one goal was scoredfthe S.C.C, outplayed398 words
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195 1939-10-27 15 Y.M.C.A. Beaten By Ceylon S. C. At Hockey THE Ceylon Sports Club beat the YMC.A by three goals to one in a hockey match played at the V.M.C.A. ground yesterday. The match was crenly contested and the standard of play v^s good. The C.s.c. lorSrtTproved themselves better opportunists than their195 words
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Article409 1939-10-27 15 A DISTRESSING feature of yesterday 1 somen's (Rett) hockey rial at the G.S.C. ta select a team to meet the European women In the anntu.l poppy clay match on Nov. 8. was that more than hall the players turned up many minutes after the game was due409 words
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Advertisement22 1939-10-27 15 %p^ e •Product of a non-combine I J!rfss distilierij-^w^CiLENFIDDICH- I P°!!^ +Wk A UT^C I dKAIiI 9 I IfvH IS A GUARANTEED22 words
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307 1939-10-27 16 ENOUGH FORCES MASSED FOR ATTACK ON WHOLE FRONT French Confident Of Ability Of Coping With The Enemy CRENCH military observers, says Reuter, hold that the Germans have now massed enough men and material for <n attack on the whole front. Most ParisReuter - 307 words
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Article137 1939-10-27 16 And Kain Hold Up Major Activity 1 W 9 Paris, Oct. 26. QNOW is now falling behind the southern stretches of the Maginot Line and bitterly coldreatber and heavy rain is preventmy major activity th? "v.'srern Front. last ni.Khr was quiet snd yesterday nly outstanding137 words
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73 1939-10-27 16 Paris. O?t. 27. THE Onl T7r.it jd Scates ambulance unit. consisting of 20 cars, is leaving Paris Western Front in a fortnight's t:in a the Paris edition of the New York l Tr.bune. It wffi ba followed by five inits. The volunteer corpsReuter - 73 words
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Article63 1939-10-27 16 COUTKERN RIIOIESIA has offered to brin? the air un.t she already maintains to full squadron strength In- personnel, to man tr/o additional squadrons and maintain all three In the field on any Iront. Th" Britfc'.i Government have accepted the offer. The Officer Commanding. Southern Rhodesia Air Fores.Reuter - 63 words
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Article, Illustration25 1939-10-27 16 Hitler stands on a p«riscope-lined balcony, on a hill overlooking Warsaw, and admires the shell-wrecked-ruins of the Polish capital.25 words
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529 1939-10-27 16 MEM E NEVILLE CHAMBERLAIN in hii weekly statement in the House of Commons yesterday, referred to reports from Berlin of lengthy consultations among Nazi leaders and von Ribbentrop's war to the end" speech. "I do not propose to waste time by commenting on manyReuter - 529 words
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194 1939-10-27 16 THE Leader of the Labour Opposition, Mr. pi R. Attlee, said he was glad to hear that they were grappling with the submarine menace. It would be a mistake to crow too soon, he said, but at the present stage they were entitled to sayReuter - 194 words
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388 1939-10-27 16 Note To Britain Based Oa Treaty Wfcich Was Never Ratified mm, London, Oct. 26. H t J K ss,an Government to-day revealed two fresh I i Jttl'fe 0 US aUUUde t0 tHe Particu!a^ On the one hand, it has protested against the examination388 words
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Article, Illustration24 1939-10-27 16 Sir Kingsley Wood, the Air Mintter chatting to young pilots, during his visit to an RAF. statin in the Home Counties24 words
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Article124 1939-10-27 16 THE Kir- yesterday paid hla first wa visit to an armaments facto>-y -mammhen in England." probably the most in-to-dat.-armam nts factory in th» world although it I was derelict three yean ago and the plant was not, laid down until January, 1937. The IlingReuter - 124 words
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39 1939-10-27 16 A c ipenbacm. oIL Cerman boys between 16 and 13 mit undergo military training, .ays the Eerl'n corresp-indent of the newsr. p°r PoMtiker. After six months they v.ill be jjivvn a cpecte.i examination. ReuterReuter - 39 words
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Article72 1939-10-27 16 THE Prime Minister of Poland. O«n Sikorskl, yesterday inspected the Polish I«gion which in being trained to take Us place alongside the French and British troop* in France. While Ge.v SikorsM was at the station .i private saluted him. Gen. Sikorskl returned the salute and, stepping forward,72 words
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Article, Illustration27 1939-10-27 16 French Soldiers Go Back To "School French soldiers learning to be dispitch riders, Ustening to a lecture on driving, given with the ad of a model village.27 words
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Advertisement43 1939-10-27 16 HABIT. 9W <-Airi-Man: D:d you hold m mirror to tort face to $<c uhethct she was still c- -n, h.v.yy inf 'Yes and the opened her eyes, t, and Tt- ached tor her powder puff and t Astroia's race Powder." (INCORPORATED IN sTsJ^43 words
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Advertisement9 1939-10-27 16 ELLISON S. EZEKIEL 4c CO. t. CAPITOL BUILDING, SINGAPORE.9 words
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