The Straits Times, 13 November 1939
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Title Section47 1939-11-13 1 The Straits Times [ESTABLISHED NEARLY A CKNTUR?.] SINGAPORE, 140 CECIL ST. ('PHONE 5471) MALAYA'S LEADING NEWSPAPER—LARGEST NET SALES KUALA LUMPUR. 25, JAVA ST ('PHONE 3683). 16 PA(iES SINGAPORE, MONDAY. NOVEMBER 13, 1939. PRICE 5 CENTS. The Straits Times lfi PAGES SINGAPORE, MONDAY, NOVEMBER ML~uHn PRICE 5 CENTS.47 words
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Advertisement213 1939-11-13 1 Try MIEN tHONG TAILORING We only ask for a trial order. ts m Coleman St. Singapore. —Phone 4816- Rl ifl li(MHiJMß*ija^ DEPENDABLE LOW-COST JMj P| ELECTRIC LIGHT AND fm^^m^^-^^,^ power -< for Bungalows J J I Contractors ij iflP^ FOLLOWING SIZES Mflßi 300W 12 V. D. C. #1 300W 110.V.213 words
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Advertisement84 1939-11-13 1 I "POWR-PAKT" I I *^^^F ELECTRIC FAN i MODERN r ECONOMICAL 1 f^OOL off with this little wcnder Its two 8 inch Airplane C> t y pe bi a j es move a largz_volume_of__air (600 cubic feet I per minute-not a terrific blast at short range. It has Oiless f84 words
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Advertisement20 1939-11-13 1 /or PERFECT STYLES in ORESSMAKING ft READYMADES Call at MADAME PAGE'S SALONS 13. Battorv Road. Singapore. HOTEL MAJESTIC Kuala Lumpur.20 words
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Advertisement756 1939-11-13 2 WINDLE.—At the Maternity Hospital Singapore on November 11th. to Mary wife of C. O. Windle, a son. MAC/ULAY.—At the Maternity Hospital, Singapore or Nov. 12. to "Peter," wife of Alan Macaulay, c *on. ROWLAND.—At Kuala Lumpur on November 11, 1939, to Patricia, wife of F. E. How lane, of Klang,756 words
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Advertisement721 1939-11-13 2 BOARD RESIDENCE LOXTON HOTEL, 7, Oxley Rise. Double SanaSE VSLtt-F* veraa<Ub COUNTRY GUEST HOUSE (British) 2 Tanglin Hill vacant, very large room with modern bathroom adjoining. Tel. 2478. GLEN HOLLY, 47, Killiney Rd. Tel 7823 Central Mod. fum. airy d'ble and single room. Board opt. Gar. Mod. San. Attractive rates.721 words
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Advertisement760 1939-11-13 2 PUBLIC NOTICES NOTICE The Exchange Banks will be closed on:— Friday, November 10, Deepavall, Public Holiday. ™S£b$ZS?" Harl PUMa AVER HITAM TiN DREDGING LIMITED. in England) niVIDEXD NO. 38 A Dividend of 10 per cent, less Income rax has been declared payable in London on the 28th November, laaa, to760 words
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Advertisement1174 1939-11-13 2 LOST LOST.— Smooth haired AIREDALE dog Telephone *****. PUBLIC NOTICES THE REGISTRATION ORDINANCE. Male Europeans of British nationality li Singapore are reminded that to-morrow Nov. 14, Is the date allotted for registration, under the Registration Ordinance foi persons whose surnames begin with I and J Persons who fall within the1,174 words
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Advertisement298 1939-11-13 3 P. 0. BRITISH INDIA AND APCAR LINE, (Incorporated in England) PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL S.N. 00MAIL PASSENGER AND CARGO SERVICES The P O. S. N. Company will have 2 cargo steamers loading for the United Kingdom during the remainder of November. All vessels may call at ports on or off the298 words
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Advertisement310 1939-11-13 3 SHIPPING ANNOUNCEMENTS (Incorporated in Japan) £NERAL PASSENGER AGENTS FOR CUNARD WHITE STAR •0 EUROPE VIA AMERICA Through fares to North America, to urope via America and Round Tours n the Pacific quoted in U.S. on aplication. To California from the Orient via Honolulu. CAMAKURA MARU leave STiai Nov. 22 LSAMA310 words
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Advertisement445 1939-11-13 3 LUXURIOUS ONE-CLASS MOTORSHIPS Cabins with Private B»th— Excellent Cuisine PASSEHOEB f «f IOHI J»«*VICES For oarticuUrs re*ardtaj saUinss. lares, etc.. ple-je apply to THE EAST ASIATIC CO., LTD. (Incorporated in Denmark) SINGAPORE— PENANG KPALA_LPMPim M^^^ MM^ MM JOUSTEAD 6t CO., LTD. .Incorporated tn F M 8 TELEPHONE. Freight MM. P«W445 words
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Advertisement391 1939-11-13 3 MANSFIELD CO., LTD. OCEAN BOM.OWC COLLYER QUAY. 8WCAPORE t.l. S1S» CHARTSRKD BANK BUILOIMO. PSNAHC >»** 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 THl r SHORTEST SEA ROUTE AT THE CHEAPEST391 words
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1618 1939-11-13 4 Buffer Pool Blamed For U.S. Panic Buying "MALAYAN MINES MUST WORK AT FULL CAPACITY" (From Our Own Correspondent) London. Nov. 2. I ONDON observers are watching the desperate flounderings of the International Tin Committee, in its efforts to secure adequate supplies for the United1,618 words
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Article43 1939-11-13 4 October Figures Reach All-Tirhe Record London, Nov. 11. /"^OLD production in the Transvaal in October reached an all-time record. According to a Johannesburg press report, production was 1,102,212 ounces, valued at £8,266,590 and both figures are all-time records.— British Wireless.British Wireless - 43 words
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Article1230 1939-11-13 4 Fraser And Co's List SATURDAY, NOV. 11, 1930: 1 P.M. MINING Austral Amal. (5s) 6s 6d 7s Ayer Hitam (5s) 34s 9d Ms c.d Ayer Weng ($i) 90 jj 1 Bangrln Tin (£> 23s Batu Selangor ($1) 1.65 1 70 nZT t& i, 5S) 1*1,230 words
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219 1939-11-13 4 Singapore, Nov. li, i pjn S G Buyers Sellers Anipais c [,<,/ Austral Amalg 6 6 Batu Selangors i 65 7 a Hong Fatts 04 Jelebus ins Kampong Lanjuts 20/9 216 K. Kamuntlng 8/6 8/ q Kamuntlngs 15,0 u,i Klnta KellM *1" 74,, Klang Rivers219 words
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Advertisement330 1939-11-13 4 Grubber \^C T^EWBEUXS W% *W£ 1 Grubber \i M 7 1 I I The "Trewhella" Monkey Grubber is ideal tor tree felling and rapid land clearing It is simple to use, and yet can tackle the Hardest Job— by hand. Scientifically made to conserve physical energy and eliminate strain. AS330 words
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Page 4 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous95 1939-11-13 4 TIDE TABLES SINGAPORE To-day H. W. 11 18 a.m. 9.8 ft. L. W. 5.30 a.m. 3.5 ft.: 5.58 p.m. 0.3 t% To-morrow H. W. 00.28 a.m.. 9.1 ft.; 11.51 a.ia, 9.7 ft. L. W. 6 a.m. 3.7 ft.: 6.35 p.m 0 4 ft. PORT SVVETTENHAM To-day H. W. 5.57 a.m.95 words
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1245 1939-11-13 5 RUBBER, TIN AND TEA SHARES RECOMMENDED Equities Preferred Against Fixed Interest Stocks (From Our Own Correspondent) London, Nov. 3. FURTHER proof has been forthcoming this week of the remarkable fact that war itself exerrises a far less depressing effect on London stock markets1,245 words
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294 1939-11-13 5 RUBBER COMPANY AND E.P.T. Probable Basis CHARE market Interests consider »3 that trie average profits of J-ne years 1936 and 1937 will be chosen by he rubber industry as the stanaara oasis upon which the 60 per cent Excess Profits Tax imposed to the fup^mentary Budget will be levied If294 words
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Article52 1939-11-13 5 THE total rubber exported from the 1 Malayan regulated area in October was 48.160 tons, states the Controller of Rubber. Of this amount, 47 799 tons were exDorted from the mainland. 22» S3 from the Straits Settlements islands: 112 tons from Brunei and 20 i tons from52 words
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Article72 1939-11-13 5 Monday. Nov. 13, noon. Buyers Sellers Prices Price* No. IX R.S.S. (Spot loose) 39 39% No. IX K.S.S. f.o.b. in cases November »»W 39'* G.F.A.Q. E.S.S. f.ab. in t*les November 38^. 38;, F.A.Q. ES.S. f.o.b. in bales November 37 38'^ FL'TUBE QUOTATIONS No. IX R.S.S.72 words
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Article270 1939-11-13 5 QUIET OPENING: LITTLE BUSINESS DONE RUBBER NOMINAL AND UNCHANGED By Our Financial Correspondent Singapore, Nov. 13. MARKETS opened this morning as usual but with a holiday tomorrow they might as well have remained closed for all the business that is like ly to be done. It is270 words
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Article114 1939-11-13 5 SINGAPORE PRODUCE PRICES Singapore, Nov. 13. noon. Buyers Sellers Gambler Hamburg Cube Java Cube n200 White Muntok •"•50 White l 1^ Black $85 Mixed 3 £> Sun Dried 3 60 Sago Flour Lingga *5« ITair »&.J<> Sarawak''" $6.00 S5.00 Jelotong Palembang Banja Sarawak *i-.ou Tapioca tinn Small Flake l0 Q114 words
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Article162 1939-11-13 5 The following are the exchange rates this morning according to the daily circulai Issued by the Hongkong arid Shanghai Banking Corporation SELLING London T.T London demand o Iii Rate for freight «iLn Lyons demand 20&U Switzerland demand 207 Hamburg demand "77,, New York demand 13/10 Montreal demand lit? Batavla162 words
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Advertisement171 1939-11-13 5 HERE THEY ARE— JUST ARRIVED THE LATEST— BIGGER BETTER 1940 NEW YORKER RADIOS! Two months ago we introduced the new H.M.V. New Yorker R iios of 5-tube Models. They have now been accepted as "Best Value for Money And now, we take pride in announcing the arrival of another scries171 words
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Advertisement154 1939-11-13 5 OF INTEREST TO MOTORISTS TARZAN'S GRIP for all small running repairs A motorist writes I would not travel without a tube." HANDY for ANYTHING Obtainable everywhere 50 cents per tube Sole Distributor* 6RAFT0N LABORATORIES LTD. Singapore Kuala Lumpur. CHEONGHOCKCHYE&CO. 1-A. Raffles Place, Singapore. Phone: 3478 AUCTIONEERS, APPRAISERS. AND LAND VALUERS.154 words
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Advertisement316 1939-11-13 5 BANK OF CHINA (incorporated in China Dy Special Charter) 12, Cecil Street. Singapore. Telephone: Manager's Office «4M Sub- Managers Office Exchange Dept. General Offlce 818*. w Cable Address: "CHUNOK1JO.-' Paid Up Capital Cta. 9 40.000.QQMO R< e1 r c« F o U ad>I Ch.» UMMT'I "ttSEuif Cb. .64,.0«0.00«.M Tse-Vung Soong,316 words
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Advertisement238 1939-11-13 6 WARNER BROS., The Company that won Eight Academy Awards, proudly present Another Important event in Motion Picture History! AIHAMRRA T0I)AY 3 i5 > ms HLI1Hn IP lilt TO-MORROW 4 SHOWS The Winners of the screen's Topmost Honour Together in Screendom's Matchless Achievement! PAUL MUNI BETTE DAVIS fS H J aunt238 words
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Advertisement253 1939-11-13 6 HUNDREDS HAVE ASKED US FOR IT— T THE FIRST PICTURE OF THE POPULAR "HARDY FAMILY" SERIES! MICKEY ROONEY IN HIS GAYEST ROMANTIC ESCAPADE!! 1 LAST NIGHT 6.15 9.15 WIXWISSTONE.CECIUA PARKER I GAUM ON 1 MICKEY ROONEY MOIO. «K>n 0.. OuiMmCiMM b. Auuu ftxMnl 1 XlEj »T O MXMldtij Li mi253 words
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Advertisement337 1939-11-13 6 A GREAT PICTURE with 2 GREAT STARS? ft A DYTAf I z shows xo.day tAFITOL I 6.15 9.15 k, J t°T J V A Truly Ma 9nificent Iff 1 J [II s M. G. M. Production I Iml 1 V ll revealing the Story l! I'l 1 1 a Beautiful337 words
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967 1939-11-13 7 "Our Conditions For Peace Have Already Been Stated" THE official British and French replies to the peace appeal of Queen Wilhelmina and King Leopold were issued kst^nitfit.^ make it clear that the Allied governments are ready to consider any proposals fronv Germany if theyBritish Wireless - 967 words
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39 1939-11-13 7 IT is reported that the German Ministers to Holland and Belgium have informed the two governments that the German Government will -'carefully examine" the mediation addressed to Hitler by Queen Wilhelmina and King Leopold.39 words
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Article207 1939-11-13 7 Allies 9 Common Sacrifices London, Nov. 12. AN exchange of Armistice Day teleA grams has been nu.de between the Kinf and the President of the French R M U Sebrun, alter expressing the feelings of comradeship and confidence o {hi French for the British people said. ''Side by side, withBritish Wireless - 207 words
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Article134 1939-11-13 7 Cape Town, Nov. 11. SOUTH Africa's Prime Minister, General Smuts, has once again declared that South Africa will come to the help of the other British territories in Africa should they ever be m d.ELn f7 6r This' pledge was first made at a public134 words
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Article95 1939-11-13 7 London, '2. TRY. KING has agreed to >. oome 1 Joint patron-in-chief with M. Lebrun, President of the French ReDublic of an Anglo-French ambulSee corps. The idea is to organize I fleet of ambulances which will be donated to the French Government An appeal forBritish Wireless - 95 words
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97 1939-11-13 7 HTHE Polish Ambassador in London broad- i casting on Saturday on the twenty-thir.1 anniversary of Poland's independence, said. '•We shaU carry on the Sght until the last soldier of the invader leaves our country. A new Polish army, he said, was being formed97 words
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Advertisement208 1939-11-13 7 HOTELS TO/j^IGHT Cocktail Dance 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. DINNER DANCE (informal) 9.45 to midnight CABARET ATTRACTION DUO PASSI4NO conchU TAP MODERN CHARACTER DANCERS Non-diners $1.00 Dinner 53.00 RAFFLES ORCHESTRA directed by DAN HOPKINS I SEA VIEW H HOTEL I UESDAY, WEDNESDAY, FRIDAY SATURDAY SPECIAL DINNER DANCE W9- SATURDAY *m208 words
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Advertisement380 1939-11-13 7 3400 '\EVERY SZATA TIP-UP dRMCHfIIRj I 9-15 1120 TH1 1 20TH CENTURY FOX PFESENT TO MORROW M ™«i»j*^M™^Mf l^k M^ J^l K^ 13 jißiflft *j^ *_f DtvllMvj lnio EXCITING PAGE "STANLEY AKD OF HISTORY TO LIVINGSTONE" LIFE r^..,. f AT $2. COME tN D oh., miss m P^^££W TSSge I380 words
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1058 1939-11-13 8 The Straits Times SINGAPORE, MONDAY, NOV. 13, 1939. Food For Rubber? There Ls very keen interest in the Question of food production on Singapore Island. That much is clear from the reaction to the leading article published in the Straits Times of Oct. 31 under the heading "Fcod or Rubber?".1,058 words
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83 1939-11-13 8 This will be Broadcast at 7 20 nm and will be rebroadcast by the BMHr' It is entitled "Ten Week/of the"w?£ I JR SMF ls rarely heart oTthe radio, and listeners are advised not to miss this opportunity of hearing an orator and statesman of83 words
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Article40 1939-11-13 8 London, Nov. 12. IT Is stated this evening that tht Prime Minister's gout continues to improve but he is still unable to put his foot to the ground. Mr. Chamberlain's general bcaltb remains excellent.— British- Wireless «*u«uu5British Wireless - 40 words
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Letters To The Editor
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Letter1189 1939-11-13 8 Smallholders Who Will Not Plant To Capacity To the Editor of the Straits Times Fir.— Theie have been many articles, letters and government communiques in the Malayan Press this year on the subject of increasing the production of padi in Malaya. I do not pretend to1,189 words
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Letter207 1939-11-13 8 Education In English Is Not Despised To the Editor of the Straits Times Sir.— Whilst sympathizing with "Sine Ira in his predicament, I entirely disagree with him. My experience has been exactly the contrary. Wherever I go, I always receive respect and admiration from my compatriots who are207 words
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Letter188 1939-11-13 8 Tributes From Asiatic Readers To the Editor of the Straits Times T.il lr ft€r havin 8 read the Straits Times Annual, I cannot refrain from SIX ime tin th °se response Z bringing to the English reading public S hiSrf 011 f he flnest P ubll cations on188 words
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Letter129 1939-11-13 8 Interference With Manila's Morning Broadcast To the Editor of the Straits Times Sir,-While endorsing 'Friendly Cri"cs remarks regarding the B.M BCs weather reports, etc., I do not agree with his views about the 7.15 news I oulletln, and I h;pe that this feature ;,will be retained, even though129 words
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Letter198 1939-11-13 8 Many Reasons For Interval At Cinemas To the Editor of the Straits Times i^ ir Referring •Cinemaniacs" letter on -the objectionable habit of making an interval during the main nim in a picture-house, what would Hno 1 correspondent have the theatre do? Abolish an interval altogether or198 words
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Letter131 1939-11-13 8 Announcers And Others Who 'Mutter Affectedly 5 To the Editor of the litraits Times Sir.— l have read with interest the recent critical correspondence on the pronunciation of the Singapore radio announcer. Of courss, he is only one of many who mutter affectedly in Singapore. tv^ o^ 1 I131 words
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Letter124 1939-11-13 8 Singapore Claim To Nazis' 500,000 Marks To the Editor of the Straits Times nf S li'~i beg to a PP eal f or the support of the Press in my claim to the German Government for the recently announced reward of 500,000 marks 50 per cent, of which I124 words
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Letter110 1939-11-13 8 To the Editor of the Straits Times Sir,— As a member of the Ceylonese community, I would suggest that a lottery be organized every month by the Central Committee at Kuala Lumpur of the Ceylonese section of the Malaya Patriotic Fund. Fifty per cent, of the proceeds could be110 words
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Advertisement192 1939-11-13 8 Rolco Stainless steel 65.Rolex 98.Eolex 9ct. gold $145.Pclex 18 ct. white gold s?t with diamrnds $580.Duiy free in Malaya New Shipment: PHILATELISTS. You, of course, require nothing: but THE BEST OF ALBUMS ACCESSORIES Obtainable for your stamp collections, so why not call on us for your requirements. We always carry192 words
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Advertisement35 1939-11-13 8 DIABETIC OUTFITS with Automatic-Injector (U. S. A. Patent) Insulin Syringe Syringe-Sterilizer and 3 needles compl. in Bakelite Case $12.50 F. ROSENTHAL P. O. Box 4£6, Singapore. Phone 6191. JOHN DUKE Manufacturing Optician. 21. BATTERY ROAD.35 words
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348 1939-11-13 9 GRAVE~SITUATidTrbN DUTCH FRONTIER Churchill On Latest Nazi Troop Moves HUGE FORCES MASSED ALONG NEUTRAL FRONTIERS Britain Undisturbed By Hitler's Threats VAST numbers of German troops crowd the V frontiers of Belgium and Holland, and the situation must be regarded as grave, said Mr. Winston Churchill, First Lord of the Adm.ralty,348 words
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373 1939-11-13 9 No-War Pact Among Italy, Turkey Greece? Istanbul. Nov. 12. WIDESPREAD reports abroad foretelling <he conclusion of an Italo-Turko-Grcek non-aggres-sion pact are gaining support m Ankara, where well-informed circles do not exclude its probability, though official quarters neither confirm ncr deny the reports and I here are no visible indications ofReuter; British Wireless - 373 words
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398 1939-11-13 9 "NOT A FRIEND IN WORLD" Grim Prospect For Hitler REVIEWING important events which have moved in favour of the Allies since the beginning ot the war. Mr. Winston Churchill in his speech last night said:— ••Italy has adopted the wise policy of peace, and no quarrel has developed between usReuter; British Wireless - 398 words
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Article59 1939-11-13 9 London, Nov. 13. I r; first exhibition deliberately desi&nedto hlp young artists who have sufferefrom war conditions was opened yesterday In the Ashmolean Museum, O**°™It has been organized Jointly by the A?hmelean and Contemporary Art Society and contains In many ways a collection representing the work59 words
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323 1939-11-13 9 Finnish Soviet Deadlock Tension Again Rising THREATENING ATTITUDE ADOPTED BY MOSCOW NEWSPAPERS DR E. ERKKO, the Finnish Foreign Minister, told foreign journalists that his government was unlikely to m ake an> fur her concessions to the Soviet demands, reports Reuter from Helsinki. WhuJ qvmnathi7ing with Russia's desire to strengthen her323 words
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99 1939-11-13 9 London, Nov. 13. THE War Office announces that it has been decided for reasons of military convenience arising from the conflict in Europe to maintain in North China only those effectives which are necessary to protect property and maintain order. The decision hasReuter - 99 words
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Article109 1939-11-13 9 London, Nov. 12. THE report that a French crossChannel steamer had been bombed by a German plane is denied in an announcement issued to-night by the Admiralty and Air Ministry. "It has been learned from French authorities." the statement says •'that- what in fact happenedBritish Wireless - 109 words
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Article278 1939-11-13 9 London, Nov. 12. T»HE Air Ministry announces the fol1 lowing casualties In a notification Issued today Two killed in action "on various a Two previously reported missing and I now reported killed; Four previously reported missing, ana now believed to have been killed; Four previously reported missing,British Wireless - 278 words
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150 1939-11-13 9 Chungking, N0v .13 THE European was has not affected China's international trade, the volume of which has increased during the current year cofhpared with figures fo?theTorresponding period of the previous year, according to an official *$SF&£s%£* international S&&S? aSVih^lsK^ figures for June andReuter - 150 words
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409 1939-11-13 9 Closing Of Belgo-German Border Reported In Brussels THE Dutch Government is still delaying the main defence flooding, according to the latest Reuter message from Amsterdam However, hundreds of trains are being held m readiness to' remove the people in the path of the mam watersReuter - 409 words
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Article, Illustration20 1939-11-13 9 i-e King recently paii his nrst war-fine vfrit .o an arms factory, when he visited Britain's newest Royal Ordnance works.20 words
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135 1939-11-13 9 Pans, Nov. 13. LAST nights Frenc war communique says that "locaiiy some attempts by the enemy to gain ground were repulsed during the day. Reuter's correspondent 'somewnere in France" says that th? Dominion and India Ministers. Ccl. Deneys Reitz HSouth Africa), Sir Zalrullah Khan (India),Reuter - 135 words
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Advertisement110 1939-11-13 9 PiHeappU t HAMS iff-' sH ra^ "in SMDCfQ jlWfOHf co v C r th« Ham with the flavour everyone Tmes has thick pcs.ry of ftour and m ade these flne Hams fa ra o«s in PJace Malaya for over twenty years^ £TJ pJ5^«*« I Keep half a Pineapple Ham (baked110 words
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Article, Illustration35 1939-11-13 10 Malaya, Major-General L V. Bond, and Lieut-Col., D. G. MacLeod, Officer Commanding 2nd Battalion. S.V.C.. at the 1939 Singapore Bisley Meeting, which concluded at Bukit Timah Rifle Range yesterday. -^traits Times picture.35 words
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Article255 1939-11-13 10 Hari Raya Puasa Celebrated To-day TO-DAY is Hari Raya Puasa, the 1 great Muslim festival at the end of the fasting month of Ramadan. The new moon was seen last night in various parts of Malaya. The public holiday, however, will not be observed until to-morrow,255 words
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Article41 1939-11-13 10 <From Our Own Correspondent) Ipoh, Nov. 11 A MEETING of the Perak State <" Council will be held at the Council Chamber, Taiping, on Wednesday. Dec. 7, at 10 a.m. The Sultan will open the meeting with full ceremony41 words
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Article34 1939-11-13 10 A daugher was born to Mr. and Mrs. Macfadyen at Meopham Bank. Kent, on Oct. 29. Mr. Macfadyen, who was lor many years resident In Malaya is a director of Harrison and Crossfleld. Ltd.34 words
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Article86 1939-11-13 10 SINGAPORE RAH- Its HOTEL Cocktail Dance 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Dinner fz Dance (Informal) 9 45 to Midnight. CAKBICK THEATRE, GEYLANG Junglo King— A Hindustani Talkie C.15 9.15 p..T. t-HVI UOUMi p.m. to Midnight, rk Victory. Sky: Ghost A: Young Fugitives Chine* Picture. Bird ExhibiJlappy Glory Born -.uiian86 words
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166 1939-11-13 10 I Sirdhana Believed To Have Struck A Mine HUNDREDS WATCH VESSEL GO DOWN FROM WATERFRONT UUNDREDS of people along Singapore's waterfront shortly after 10 o'clock this morning saw the British India liner Sirdhana go down by the bows in the Roads. It is stated166 words
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Article108 1939-11-13 10 UOW Malayan leper children an helping to raise money for th< I Patriotic Fund was described by the Governor, Sir Shenton Thomas, in his broadcast last night. "There is in Malaya a small camp or school, of children who are suffer- ing from leprosy," he108 words
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Article61 1939-11-13 10 Malayans of the older generation will be interested to hear, writes the Straits Times London Correspondent, that Mr. Hector Gordon Jeif, Colonial Administrative S-.-vice, youngest son of Sir Arthur S. Jelf and the late Mrs. Blanche Jelf. ift to marry Miss Margaret Roberts, only daughter of61 words
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148 1939-11-13 10 IRENE DUNNE CHARLES BOYER AGAIN At The Cinema When To-morrow Comes" (Irene Dunne, Charles Boyer). Universal. At the Pavilion shortly. Premiere on Saturday. A "FORBIDDEN" love affair as tem- pestuous as the hurricane which is so realistically reproduced in this picture, is the theme of this picture Irene Dunne plays148 words
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Article247 1939-11-13 10 London Tributes To Malaya <From Our Own Correspondent) London, Oct. 31. MALAYA'S gift of £80,000 to the lw Red Cross and St. John Fund is considered here to be a magnificent contribution and on every hand one hears praise for the generosity and patriotism of the donors.247 words
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Article183 1939-11-13 10 SINGAPORE FLAGS FLY FOR SUN YAT SEN /CHINESE in Singapore regarded yesterday as a day of special significance as it was the 72nd. anniversary of the birth of the late Dr. Sun Yat Sen, "Father of the Chinese Republic." Flags were flown from many Chinese houses and big shops closed183 words
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440 1939-11-13 10 (From Our Own Correspondent) London, Nov. 1. J*HE anxiety with which M.Ps. regard the possibility that war conditions may interfere with the efficiency of social services in the Colonial Empire was again shown in Parliament the other evening. Mr. B. Riloy (Lab., Dewsbury)440 words
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Article, Illustration724 1939-11-13 10 Harbour Board Improvement Programme Progresses £AST Wharf, once the dingiest portion of Singapore'e 2% miles of deep water wharves, is being transformed into one ot the most modern of this imposing line of berths as part of the great modernization of the port's facilities.724 words
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Article116 1939-11-13 10 AT the annual meeting of the St. John Ambulance Association the following were elected: President, Sir Alexander Sym Small; vicepresident. Dr. R. B. MacGrrgor, hon treasurer. Dr. W. C. E. Diamond; committee. Messrs. C. G. Howell and J. Jeff Dr. W. Linehan, Mr. E. N. Woollerton!116 words
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Article421 1939-11-13 10 Smaller Spending Than In 1939 RESOLUTION OF LOYALTY (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Nov. 2. ["pHE intention cf the Federated I Malay States to spend less next year is evident from the first Supply resolutions in this war which the British Residents will move at the421 words
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Article90 1939-11-13 10 A WEEK old to-day, the strike of 200 labourers, mainly women, employed in the Handel Maatschappij Guntzel and Schumacher Ltd., rubber godown in Prince Edward Road, Singapore, ended this morning. Mr. H Endert. manager of the company, told a Straits Times reporter this morning that the90 words
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Article31 1939-11-13 10 T London, Nov. 12. HE King has sent a message ct congratulation to King Victor Emmanuel on the occasion of his 70th birthday on Nov. 11.— British Wireless.British Wireless - 31 words
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Advertisement286 1939-11-13 10 Why 26 Million Mothers PREFER EXTERNAL TL*IJ T IJ TREATMENT FOR VlllldreilS VOICIS '^iBRI 8 you* STel HrttT* IN 7I COUNTRIES I >,*"«■' -»»Vfl^Vr»* Over 26 million Jars of Vicks Vapoßub SHHP lAltiNl are used every year. It has been proved flEj J VfV' by J generations of mothers. Further286 words
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583 1939-11-13 11 "WE HA VE GOT HITLER WHERE WE WANT HIM"— GOVERNOR Grave Mistake To Underrate Strength Of "Desperate" Reich h6 He thought, however, there "seems to be just a chance that we may the war more qmckly than at first appeared J«fc ghenton "We nave gut declared. "He is trapped ..1583 words
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Article, Illustration9 1939-11-13 11 Lieut. M. P. E. Evan, olJ^mß^ta^nnemn^^^^.9 words
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276 1939-11-13 11 k qttrvfY oi the feeling in Malaya to-day towards the I2EE -r Effort was made by the Governor, Sir Shentor rhomas, in his broadcast addressjast night Sir Shenton qnoted a Malay news"SSbSSi eve d ry Malay and Muslims ?to country to'strive his best to do276 words
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Article205 1939-11-13 11 "HITLER IN FEAR OF HIS LIFE" SIR Shenton Thomas, in his broadcast speech last niffht, gave his personal view of the Munich bomb explosion when Hitler narrowly escaped. "It seems," said the Governor, "that a large proportion of the world's Press is inclined to suspect that this was a put-up205 words
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Article56 1939-11-13 11 'From Our Own Correspondent) Johore Bahru. Nov. 12. REV. Father H. Duvelle, the vicar of the Chapel of Our Lady of Mt. Sfh? Church c! the Immaculate ConJeption and t C ne Catholic community to-day. An open air cinema show was hem in his honour in56 words
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549 1939-11-13 11 GERMANS SWINDLED WITH LIES AS IN LAST WAR JN one portion of his broadcast address last night, the Governor, Sir Shenton Thomas, dealt with lying Nazi propaganda I have In my possession, a copy of Hitler's book Mein Kampf and I have been reading what he has to say on549 words
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237 1939-11-13 11 Poppies On Altar And Pulpit: Buglers Sound "Last Post" IN sDite of a very heavy rainstorm, a large conKrejtation, Imduding the Governor, Sir Shenton Thomas.. and Udy Thomas attended the Remembrance Day serv.ee at St. Andrew's Cathedral, Singapore, yesterday. Others present included Major-Gene-ral and237 words
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Article166 1939-11-13 11 THE Governor. Sir Slicnton 1 Thomas, announced in nis broadcast speech >ast «lfht <h«t he Poppy Day collations locally had exceeded last years total by *2 Tne sum collected up la date, said Sir Shenton. was UM** This, he thouKht. wa« very satisfactory response to166 words
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Advertisement36 1939-11-13 11 t illj^lunr vvrappn*; roand an atuactivcly v^ 'it w designed outer box, a grewe-proo! covered j^^JZOB CHOCOLATES always come to yon f IR- jT, JiJjJi -^^f) JOSEPH TRAVERS SOMS, LTD. T&^r >S^ x.nxapore— Pemnß— Kuala Lumpar.36 words
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Advertisement43 1939-11-13 11 quality the world over yF&k aßp JH Hf wF K^^ mm^ or colttW \yfaclinidtes make nu JilTeicKt to W Wt fe»Y I'"I t»ctory-frc«h condition. J^^| ffl In CHopfcMe wrapped PACKETS of 10 jKf^mi^a LONDON MADE BY CARRERAS LTD,, I UhSB -^4^^- <"' V Mjf43 words
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155 1939-11-13 12 Re-appearance Of "Red" Councils In The Factories TxrrAPMrn i Amsterdam, Nov. 12. jJV^OKMED circles are commenting- on information published in the Telegraaf that, in spite of German denials, it is certain that Fritz Thyssen, prominent Rhineland industrialist and well-known supporter of the Nazi155 words
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Article198 1939-11-13 12 Limiting Territorial Waters Limit Stockholm, Nov. 12. TTHE Swedish press is raising a strong protest against the German decision to consider henceforth that Swedish territorial waters extend only three miles from the coast, whereas officially Swedish territorial waters have extended four miles since 1779, in view198 words
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Article189 1939-11-13 12 Suspect "A Man With Unkempt Hair," Say* Himmler THE Gestapo are now looking for a definite suspect in the Munich beer cellar bomb explosion, says Reuter Himmler, chief of the Gestapo says that he is certain that the explosion was planned as long ago as He is189 words
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96 1939-11-13 12 London. Nov 12 ■piE explcoion in the historic Munich beer reSnf h£? ny f Hftler>s Aryan sub J e <^ legarding him as responsible for their nreeent privations, there is no need to seek the p£ aHh? SLn* «.«r w £2 Sen? PP c96 words
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Article156 1939-11-13 12 Paris, Nov. 9. THAT "following negotiations between the Soviet and Ger06 1 Staffs and through P r?n th fade re P rese ntation in Berlin the principle of agreement *as concluded between Germany and Russia as far back as 1937" is Disclosed by Le Petit156 words
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313 1939-11-13 12 GERMANY RUSSIA MAKING BID TO WIN OVER BULGARS DIPLOMATIC circfefVr-most interested in Bulgaria's posii!SSn aS f She so ar has been unw ling to entertain close relations with any big power on any of the Balkan neighbours. They point out that Bulgaria at present is courted on all sides, P313 words
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Article, Illustration12 1939-11-13 12 /aH of shot during their gunnery course.12 words
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Article375 1939-11-13 12 Lord Tweed smuir And "When War Is Won' |N Ottawa, Lord Tweedsmuir, Gov-ernor-General of Canada, broadcast a Remembrance Day speech in French and English in which he said that when the war has been won, peace must provide a permanent settlement, and the mistakes made at375 words
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Article49 1939-11-13 12 M Shanghai, Nov. 12. R. Fu Siac-en, mayor of the special municipality of Greater Shang™;Ca,lle£ol^ r- C" S- chairman of the Shanghai municipal council, -yesterday afternoon and handed over counter-proposals regarding the question of extra-settlement roads v vi!?H nJV ture of the hunter-proposals is hitherto undivulged.— Reuter.Reuter - 49 words
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Obituary17 1939-11-13 12 THE DEATH has U& aged A1 8 f S c- d-R^?e kk r InS °n fOrmer MP17 words
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Article493 1939-11-13 12 "Not The Result Of A Single Man" LJITLERISM, which L °we dO h n ave°piedged ourselves to destroy, is something much stronger and more pervasive than the mind and character of a single man," said Sir Edward Grigg, the Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Information, iBritish Wireless - 493 words
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Article115 1939-11-13 12 London, Nov. 12. /CONSIDERABLE expansion of Royal Navy personnel has taken place since the outbreak of war. This has been partly necessitated by the com missioning of ships in the Reserve Fleet, for which normally no peace time complement existed and the large number ofBritish Wireless - 115 words
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Article48 1939-11-13 12 THE King and Queen yesterday at- tt 5Ilued«t2 ie Armlstlce Sunday service at the Chapel Royal at St. James' Palace The King wore the service dress of a field marshal. They drove from Buckingham Palace to the chapel. The Bishop of Manchester preached the sermon.—ReuterReuter - 48 words
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Advertisement288 1939-11-13 12 Bea Grey There is a magic in her camera lens, which seems to capture the strength, the kindness and dignity of her sitters; to depict the joyousness of a happy child and to find a loveliness in the seeming ordinary. And yet, this magic is but the servant of Bea288 words
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Advertisement131 1939-11-13 12 JKSK?* ROSY FINCERS coEl BRINC peach ROSY FUTURES BLUSH ACORN sunrise Men never <*n resist £aro"n ">e»PPealofoft,love™ay" D with rosy. redwood tipped flnren s© BAMBOO reddv take your future In VINEYARD concord your n»nds accent t™ 7our personality with one of these new shades Cross Creme N»ll Polish— the pres«ff*131 words
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224 1939-11-13 13 Ineffectiveness Of German U-Boat 'Blockade' Of Britain London, Nov. 12. GERMAN submarines have not claimed a single British merchant ship so far this mentrh While total immunity is considered only temporary and the British Admiralty is fully prepared for further losses,224 words
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Article59 1939-11-13 13 Copenhagen, Nov. 12. THE crew of the Norwegian ship which arrived at Haugesund to-day described the frustration of a U-boat attack on a Eritbh convoy. <\s the U-boat was preparing to attack they stated, two warships swung ever' and dropped depth-charges. The U-boat appeared twiceReuter - 59 words
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Article144 1939-11-13 13 First Flight To Berlin Described DETAILS beyond the terse account civen in official reports concerning R.A.F flights over Berlin are now reVe men the first pilot to make the flight reckoned he was over *he Oertheir special work exposed them to an below. Flaming Onions The144 words
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112 1939-11-13 13 Pope On Co-operation Between Employers And Employees Vatican City, Nov. 12. IN an encyclical addressed to United States episcopates the Pope declares that the root of all evil everywhere is ignorance of B °He' condemns "numerous schools in the United States where the Christian religion is ignored and teaching ofReuter - 112 words
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Article96 1939-11-13 13 Chunsking, Nov. 12. CHINESE Held dispatches from the north Hupeh front predict an immediate outbreak of heavy fl?hting In southern Honan and northern Hupeh. The dispatches report heavy Japanese concentrations in that sector. Chinese circles are of the opinion that the Japanese forces will shortlyReuter - 96 words
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Article60 1939-11-13 13 New York, Nov. 12. TIE two Lockheed bombers aboard the barge which sank here yesterday have been recovered. It Is believed they were not "S^ffSSJl no evidence of sabctage. Th° baree was tied up at a pier awaiting the arrival of a British vessel to ship the 1 bomber toReuter - 60 words
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659 1939-11-13 13 Thanks For "Splendid Unselfish Help In This Time Of Trouble/ 1 London, Nov. xl. THE Queen, in simple but effective language, last mgn 1 broadcast an Armistice Day message to the women of the EmpTre thanking them for the way they had answeredBritish Wireless - 659 words
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Article201 1939-11-13 13 To Avoid Being Mistaken For Allied Aircraft London, Nov. 12. THE AIR MINISTRY announces that approval has been Riven for neutral civil aircraft, which are shortly to fly between Britain, Sweden and Norway, to be painted orange to distinguish them from military I The service201 words
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Advertisement275 1939-11-13 13 The Hew Polaroid Day Glasses Just_A._jived Also in "Fit-Overs." I '"X/ Bcwarr of ImlUtJons: THOMPSON OPTICAL CO. Qualified Eyesight Specialists 4, Arrade Bldg., Phone 3002 m EAT HEARTUyTJ ...Without Worrying About j Your Stomach I I BiSoDoL— the modern, fastworking antacid efficiently combats indigestion due to i tcidity, and the275 words
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Miscellaneous211 1939-11-13 13 Broadcasting SINGAPORE TO-DAY /.111. 225 Jietrw. ZIIP 30.06 metre*. ??5 Miscellaneous programme of gramol^The mid-day rubber «tf tin price*. VOO Muslim "programme -"rom the Studio. 5.30 Tamil music. t 6 00 Teochew orchestral recital. t 6.10 Teochew selections. t 7.00 Children's programme. 'En8 lls h). 7.15 Time, weather, news and211 words
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Article1481 1939-11-13 14 Home Soccer Results Tables London, Nov. 11. ARSENAL'S winning sequence was stopped to-day when they were held by Norwich to a draw, each side scoring once. Everton beat Manchester City by three goals to nil, but the Wolves were held to a draw by1,481 words
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Article139 1939-11-13 14 The following were the results of the badminton match between the Devonshire B.P and the Lian Hwa team of Selargor, which th? Devonshires won by four games' to three. (Devonshire players are mentioned first). Singles: S. A. Durai beat Ho Swee Sam, 15—12; IS— 4.139 words
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Article38 1939-11-13 14 HOCKEY: Perak vs. Singapore. S.C.C.; Colts Hockey Club vs. Loyals, Gillman Barracks; Police 2nd. vs. St. Joseph's, St. Joseph's; S.R.C. vs. Raffles College, Raffles; S.R.C. vs. 18th. Field Ambulance, S.R.C. TENNIS: V.M.C.A. and S.OR.C. tournaments.38 words
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475 1939-11-13 14 Thrilling Cup Rugby On The Padang R.N.-R.A.F. ALMOST BEAT SINGAPORE AGAIN the week's -rugby honours must go to the R.N., R.AF., for their showing against Singapore In the first Malaya Cup Rugby game of the season, held in Singapore on Saturday. The result was a draw, each team scoring five475 words
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207 1939-11-13 14 SINGAPORE MEETPERAK TO-DAY AT HOCKEY ON S.C.C. PADANG IN view of Perak's brilliant victory over the Combined Services, a J£S c Cr d o, cx P ected to watch the visitors play Singapore on the S.C C. pedang this afternoon. Singapore Is ridding a very strcng side and. good as207 words
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Article64 1939-11-13 14 Belangor had a runaway victory against Johore in a friendly game of rugby played in Kuala Lumpur on Saturday. Dominating play throughout, Selangor were victorious by 44 points (S2ven goals and three tries) to nil. In the other rugby friendly played at Seremban. the Army beat NegriMaiacca64 words
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643 1939-11-13 14 L.A.C. Lane of the R.A.F., was champion of the meet under Service conditions. This effort of his should he commended as he only took r'-e shooting a year ago. For the first time In the hi of the Singapore Rifle Associato /e members of the643 words
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268 1939-11-13 14 A. A.M. Road Courtesy Campaign On Nov. 26 A motor rally and driving tests, stylec as the "Road Courtesy Campaign', of the Singapore branch of the Automobile Association of Malaya, will be held at Bukit Sembawang rubber estate, Tampenis Road, on Sunday Nov. 26, commencing at 4 p.m. The driving268 words
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Article100 1939-11-13 14 (From Our Own Correspondent) P Penan*, Nov. 11. ENANG defeated Porak in the second inter-State friendly ruggrer match on the Sports Club ground at Western Road, this evening by 15 points (four tries and a penalty gja!) to 8 paints (a ffoal and a try). A100 words
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Article311 1939-11-13 14 SERVICES FIND PERAK TOO GOOD Saturday's Hockey At Tanglin FIRST-CLASS hockey was seen at Tanglin Barracks on Saturday when Perak beat the Combined Services by four goals to nil. The result Is a true indication of the play, for Perak were the bettpr team all round. If Perak repeat the311 words
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60 1939-11-13 14 INDIAN ARMY BEAT POLICE AT HOCKEY DLAYING at the depot in Thomson Road on Saturday, the Indian Army beat the Police by eight goals to five in a keen game of hockey The Indian Army took a long time to settle down and were two goals in arrears at the60 words
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Advertisement53 1939-11-13 14 THE 8 H.P. SALOON Although in a long and j r00» £Ti ZS ft pMki. four ater "i learance a r; lztjz h.-..g J ru ««mg «su S--SLTJS W W :™2ZZ ee.n.«Y. Independent fr.«t wt We I*"* ,v, and po«rt«» """J marquc-IONQ Lift yfo t springing, f an d 353 words
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893 1939-11-13 15 SELECTIONS AND NOTES FOR TO-MORROW PICKING the dinners in the three pony races to-morrow should uot present punwr> with much difficulty, as form was revealed on Saturday, but the prospects in the other five races are open and long-priced winners are likely. Ponies, class 1, division J, 6 Nightshade andPhartol893 words
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Article, Illustration7 1939-11-13 15 iwwta, Foam, on the <>«*%.«« B™, £*T X '«">7 words
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306 1939-11-13 15 Second Day Of Singapore Winter Race Meeting ing. The double tote will be on 1 e a^n sweep will be drawn on race eight. The UK iace 4 o 0 SAFARHAND ••|J S Mlning Kon^sl" x an B.«.Mien ni e 5 -C. a ss306 words
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Article74 1939-11-13 15 this morning. i«i§tJ§ ready *nd m»T up«et. H morning and, if he reproduces his trade forra in this race, he should be the d&ngcr to Lady Piper. Compliant is good for place on the bird, but the beot for an upset wouldbe Stormy Night, who wU. be74 words
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Article55 1939-11-13 15 (From Our Own Correspondent) Johore Bahru, Nov. 12. MEETING the Johore Chinese at football on the Istana l»A»ngtoday, the Singapore Amiable^Athletic Association ran out winners by six was not one sided as the «ore would suggest The Chine* put up a good show, but their -orwards failed55 words
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708 1939-11-13 15 WELL-BACKED HORSES WIN ON FIRST DAY'S RACES Four Wins For Van Bruekelen ANE of the feature? of Saturday's races at Bukit liman, in had four winners. Another of^M^ ra?e, fl but disqualified as she was short-weight. J. Donnelly J 1 van Breukelen's winners, including Bal Tabarln in the Free Handicap.708 words
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Article70 1939-11-13 15 G1V1NCI two horses a race. Straits Times selections showed II v« winners for IllMMfl races at Uuklt Timah. Of the<e l>aneinr Foam and Ru».Ver (Juecn were first selecticne, while St. Charles was a single selection In the fifth race at Murray Court was scratcl'ed. The* other winners70 words
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Article, Illustration67 1939-11-13 16 British -P t£ ry Jres> in France ta.es bath for A ""JSSLS-B ffiii B -s (Above) Bren carriers on their way to the Kr.tish front somewhere in France. (Right) A Bren carrier bain? heavily camouflag«d in a ploughed field behind the67 words
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Advertisement17 1939-11-13 16 PRIS pl MAT *c fc WIDE RANGE REPAIRS UNDERTAKEN ELLISOM S. EZEKIEL CO. 3, CAPITOL 3UILDING, SINGAPCHE.17 words
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