The Straits Times, 30 March 1940
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Title Section35 1940-03-30 1 The Straits Times [ESTABLISHED NEARLY A CENTURY.) MALAYA'S LEADING NEWSPAPER—LARGEST NET SALES 16 PAGES SINGAPORE, SATURDAY. MARCH 30, 1940. PRICB 5 CENTS. The Straits Times 16 PAGES SINGAPORE, SATURDAY, MARCH 30, 1940 PRICE 5 CENTS.35 words
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Advertisement342 1940-03-30 1 CHONG MIEN TAILORING We only ask for a trial order. O A Coleman St. Singapore. -Phone 4816-- SINGAPORE. 140 CECIL ST. (PHONE S471). HEAD OFFICE t\f TORONTO I3T Confederation Life "<5|H Reports ffl&? Another Good Year )|p S^Jj*\ f The forthcoming annual report shows that sound steward- <f 1 V^*v\342 words
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Advertisement89 1940-03-30 1 KUALA LUMPUR. 25 JAVA ST. ('PHONE 3683). PETER DAW S O N tTHE FAMOUS j m QUALITY mI i iiil no w i n a I lit ik Ip—\ r—» y~N ~t" T r"~" I p.... I La V V LJ V^ L_ l_ lf^^^s~;' f "v-^A DUTY PAID I!89 words
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Advertisement20 1940-03-30 1 tor PERFECT STYLES in DRESSMAKING h READYMADES Call at MADAME PAGE'S SALONS 13. Battery Road. Singapore. HOTEL MAJESTIC Kuala Lumpur.20 words
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DOMESTIC OCCURRENCES
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Obituary80 1940-03-30 2 TAN. Mr. Tan Cheng Eoo aged 57, passed away i*acefully at his residence No. 10 Lorong 23 Geylang on Saturday Mar. 23, 1940 leaving behind h widow, four sons Messrs Kay Swan, Kay Hock, Kay Teck and Kay Chong, one daughter Miss Slew Ngoh, one daughter-in-law Mrs Kay Swan80 words
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Advertisement519 1940-03-30 2 (Pie Strait* Cones SMALL ADST M ni mum charge 1. for adrt. not exceeding 4 line*. More than four lines 25 cents per line (Six words). Box No. 25 cents extra. Small Ads, are prepayable DONALDSON STOCKS.— The engagement Is announced between William Lee, younger son of the late John519 words
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Advertisement882 1940-03-30 2 FOR SALE SHOVELS. CHANGKOLS. Hass Brooms, an j Scythe Blades, to be cleared at lowest prices Apply to Box 756, G.P.O. Singapore. THE WORLD KNOWN Red-O-Ray Out strings for violin, cello bass. Season Co.. Ltd.. 115 North Bridge Road, Singapore. PAIR ZEISS BINOCTAR BINOCULARS, 7 x 50, very good condition,882 words
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Advertisement509 1940-03-30 2 PUBLIC NOTICE RUCHAI TIN, LIMITED. (Incorporated in the Straits Settlements) DIVIDEND NO. 16. NOTICE Is hereby given that a Third Interim Dividend at the rate of 10 per cent, has been declared on account of the year ending 30th September, 1940, and will be paid to Shareholders on the Register509 words
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Advertisement356 1940-03-30 2 BUSINESS CARDS ETC. JOIN IHE GREEN CIRCLE LENDING LIBRARY Ist FLOOR 18-F BATTERY RD. P.O. BOX 34, SINGAPORE. Moderate terms: Special rate* OotsUtion Members Clubs and Messes. Open Daily: 8.39 A.M. to 6 P.M. Saturdays: 8.30 A.M. to 1 P.M. FOR SALE "RAISINA*" 9 Golf View Road. Kuala Lumpur. i356 words
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Advertisement183 1940-03-30 2 BUSINESS CARDS ETC Talon Mme. sheila* 9 Eu Court (2nd floor) Hill Street. Telephone 7139 CLEARANCE SALE TO MAKE ROOM FOR FRESH STOCKS DAY DRdSSES from $3 DINNER EVENING DRESSES from FOR ONE WEEK ONLY Starting from to-day. I MASSAGE HALL MANICURE AND MASSAGE Mrs. HARU end Miss HANA. 60.183 words
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Advertisement388 1940-03-30 3 P 0 BRITISH INDIA AND APCAR LIKE. (Incorporated in England) PENINSULAR ANL ORiKKIAI 8J« Oo MAII PASSENGER AND CAROO BFPVTCB' The best possible services are being maintained by the P&OSN Company to their usual ports of caV. except ports in Japan Passengers are requested ro register their requirements, but under388 words
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Advertisement249 1940-03-30 3 SHIPPING ANNOUNCEMENTS i incprtxjr uieo id Japan* GENERAL PASSENGER AGENTS FOR CUNARD WHITE STAR TO CALIFORNIA FROM THE ORIENT VIA HONOLULU m.s. A SAM A MAKD from S'hal April 8 ms. TATUTA MARU from S'hal Apr. 28 sj. NTTTA MARU from H'kong May 10 TO VANCOUVER SEATTLE FROM JAPAN m.s.249 words
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Advertisement618 1940-03-30 3 LUXURIOUS ONE-CLASS MOTORSHIPS Cabins with private bath Excellent Cuisine- Moderate Fares FREQUENT PASSENGER SAILINGS TO GENOA/MARSEILLES U.K. /COPENHAGEN Passengers paying the U.K. rate have the option of proceeding overland. 2nd Class rail and sleeper. Genoa' Marseilles London, at the ship's expense. THE EAST ASIATIC CO., LTD. (Incorporated to Denmark) SINGAPORE—618 words
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Advertisement355 1940-03-30 3 MANSFIELD CO., LTD. BLUE FUNNEL LIME 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 CHEAPEST FARE Regular Services to Fre mantle (Perth) via Java by first class passenger355 words
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2416 1940-03-30 4 LABOUR DISPUTES MORE DIRECT ACTION WANTED Further Trouble May Lie Ahead COLLIERY CHAIRMAN WARNS INDUSTRY UNTIL a much simplified procedure is adopted, and more direct action is taken by the Government against those responsible for methods of subversion as distinct from reform among the labouring classes of Malaya, industries will2,416 words
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1314 1940-03-30 4 Fraser Co.'s Singapore Share Quotations FRIDAY, MAE. 29, 1940: 6 P.M. MINING Buyer* Seller* Atnpal Tin (4s) 4s 10 '.■id 5s 3d Austral Amal. (5s) 5s 9d 6s 3d Austral Malay 35s 37s Ayer Hitam 21s 22s x.d. Ayer Weng .65 7C Bangrin Tin 21s 22s Batu Selangor ($1) 1.431,314 words
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Article195 1940-03-30 4 rO-MOKROW MAIL ARRIVALS Malls from, Australia and Jam air) at 3.30 p.m. to-day. Malls from Amsterdam etc i air > at 7 p.m. (to boxholders) to-duy and 8.i!5 a.m. on Monday: general delivery 3.30 p.m. on Monday. Mans cic.c at the General P follows: Aden nir195 words
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233 1940-03-30 4 FRASER COMPANY LIST OF CURRENT DIVIDENDS Company Dividend Close ID* Lyer Hltatn JW)% less tax Mar. 12 lurma Malay «d. No. 22 Mar. 37 Jhenderiang 5% tat. less tax f uala Kampar 3d No. 18 Mar. 25 Jthn. Tronoh IVt% Int. less tax Mar. 13 Sungei Luas 5% Int. Mar.233 words
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Advertisement192 1940-03-30 4 HHH I I WASNT AWARE OF THE SPOT I WAS IN UNTIL... V WRONO A6AIN> bill WHA t V M I I AND HE IS THINKING OP W ABOUT THAT MEALTIME HABIT Pt*-— H aJ iV-mla you nil vbn« 1 OF YOURS TAKIN6 so MANY K. I -T^B yj/M/ LETTINO192 words
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Advertisement64 1940-03-30 4 NOTICE Commencing on April 2, 1940, air mail correspondence for Kelantan and TrenKganu will be accepted for transmission by Wearnes Air Services Limited. The postage rates are 8 cents per half ounce lor letters and 4 cents for each postcard. Correspondence should bear an air mall label and must be64 words
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FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL NEWS
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399 1940-03-30 5 Our tinan.ial Correspondent - AROUND THE MARKETS All Sections Continue To Be Very Quiet By Our Kinan.ial Correspondent Singapore, Mar. 30. LITTLE of a special nature has occurred in markets since yesterday's report was written. In London, yesterday rubber was down one-sixteenth to 11 l/16d. and was unchanged in New York at 18Va cents.399 words
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Article103 1940-03-30 5 Friday. M*r. 29, noon. Buyer* Seller* 1 Prices Price* No IX R.S.S. (spot loos* I 35J 8 36*fc No IX K.S.S. Lab. Id caw* March- April 37 :.T 2 Seller* nptioo O t Q R S.S. f.o-b. in sales Mjrrli -April 35H 35*i Srllf r»103 words
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Article49 1940-03-30 5 Ottawa. Mar. 29. COLONEL RALSTON, the Canadian Finance Minister, has announced that in order to help provide the United Kingdom with dollars to purchase war supplies in Canada, residents in the United Kingdom may from Apr. 1 make limited sales of securities in Canada through normal financial channels. Router.Reuter - 49 words
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310 1940-03-30 5 UTAN SIMPAN RUBBER PROFIT JUMPS 7 Per Cent. Dividend Recommended UTAN Simpan Rubber Company, Ltd., earned a profit of $33,504 for the year ended December last, compared with $6,732 the previous year. The payment of a 5 per cent, dividend, making 7 per cent, for the year, will be recommended310 words
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240 1940-03-30 5 Singapore. Mar. 29. 5 p.m. M1MIMG Bayer* Sellers Ampats 4/9 5/3 Austraj Aioalf 5/9 6/1 Batu Selangors 1.45 1.50 Hong Fatts 1.03 1.05 Jel-.bui 0.77 0.80 K.amix<ng Laajuts 22/6 23/K. K«muntlne 8/' 8/9 Kamuntlng 10/6 11/6 Kent 2/1% 2/i'i Klacg Rivers 2.00 2.05 KramaU i240 words
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275 1940-03-30 5 UNITED CHINESE BANK PAYS 4% Year's Working "Satisfactory" *I*HE annual meeting of shareholders of the United Chinese Hank, Ltd., was held in Singapore yesterday, Mr. Wee Kheng Chiang, chairman of the Bank, presiding. Thj chairman sdd: The net profit for the year ended Dec. 31 ,1939, after deducting management expenses275 words
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Article180 1940-03-30 5 Friday, Mar. 29. The following are vie exenange rates mis morning according to the dally circular Issued by the Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation SELLING London T.T 3A1 1/18 London demand 2/4 1/16 Rate for freight 2/4% Lyons demand 2060 Switzerland demand 208'* Hamburg demand New Ycrk demand 46180 words
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Article711 1940-03-30 5 AT the annual meeting of Teluk Anson Rubber Estate, Ltd., held in Singapore yesterday, the chairman, Mr. F. M. Edmonds, said The profit for the year amounted to $53,965 which, with the balance brought forward from the previous year of $90,135, gives a total credit on711 words
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Article315 1940-03-30 5 London, Mar. 30. QN Uie Stock Exchange to-day textiles and v rayons shares were chiefly featured In the quietly firm markets. Gilt-edged were fractionally stronger but Indian Gold-minings tended to ease. Reuter. The following are to-day's closing middle quotations Shares are ot £1 denomination unless otherwise stated:315 words
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Article135 1940-03-30 5 i IN a weekly report of the rubber market, issued yesterday, Guthrie and Co., Ltd., write: After closing on a steadier tone prior to the Easter holidays, the market was rather dull and easier on the reopening. Prices in all markets havei declined and show a135 words
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Advertisement29 1940-03-30 5 CHANGE OF ADDRESS THE EASTERN BANK LTD. (INCORPORATED IN ENGLAND) WILL MOVE INTO NEW AIR-CONDITIONED PREMISES AT MEDEIROS BUILDING (GROUND FLOOR) CECIL STREET SINGAPORE as from Bth APRIL 194029 words
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Advertisement221 1940-03-30 5 DON'T SUFFER From PRICKLY HEAT!! USE AGNESIA ANTISEPTIC DUSTIN6 POWDER The Unfailing Remedy. Ask for it You can buy it anywhere. Product at GRAFTOR LABORATORIES LTD. Singapore ft Kuala Lumpur. Always trust the name of "GOLD LEAF." The rood look* of the "GOLD LEAF" packet is more than a surface221 words
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Advertisement172 1940-03-30 5 DESIGNS AND REINFORCEMENTS B R C FABRIC is an electrically cross v elded steel wire mesh mainly employed for Floors. Roofs, Foundations, Roads and any work where large are* of concrete are used. Sole Agents GuniMEgSb (Incorporated in S.S.) EYE SIGHT INSURANCE You insure your automobile, piano, honk health. Why172 words
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Advertisement392 1940-03-30 6 -THOSE TROUBLE-MAKING, MERRYMAKING -'BROTHER RATS 9 ARE LOOSE AGAIN!*™.dl?* ALHAMBRA J? REMEMBER ALL THOSE TROUBLES IN 4 SHOWS THEIR FIRST FAST AND FURIOUS FILM 11 A.M 3.15, 6.15 9.15 WELL, JUST WAIT'LL YOU SEE THE JAM THEY'RE IN NOW! IT'S SMILES AHEAD, To-morrow 4 Shows OF ANYTHING THEY'VE EVER DONE392 words
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Advertisement212 1940-03-30 6 r TO-DAY TEA DANCG GRAND SAT. BALL EXTENSION ONE A. M. The Dance Final A The Crowd Scenes SEE YOURSELF ON THE SCREEN ON SUNDAY Filmed by Mr. Ernest Fernando using Kodak super XX FILMED ON 21ST MARCH And last Saturday 23rd Mar. will be screened on 31 Mar. at212 words
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Advertisement235 1940-03-30 6 What's on at your favourite Air -Conditioned Theatre THE CAPITOL DURING THE WEEK END NOW SCREENING! Ej*-'"\ **k j^fiH| 3 Shows Daily ifnfj/^. M.-G.-M/s STAR-STIDDFJ) m^M SENSATION! '^fcQkr NORMA SHEARER f4SL Mw^" A JOAN CRAWFORD Wk ROSALIND RUSSELL Wgmßk PAULETTE GODDARD |Ljg "THE WOMEN" SEE THE BATTLE OF THE CENTURY—235 words
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2110 1940-03-30 7 CHRISTIAN speculation has ever played round the Easter story of the "Two Disciples on the way to Emmaus." To begin with there is a homeliness about it which marks it off from all the other accounts of the resurrection; we can almost feel2,110 words
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Article46 1940-03-30 7 224 Orchard Road. Sunday, 9.30 a.m. Sunday school; 10.30 a.m. Children's service; 10.45 a.m. Morning worship service. Preacher: Mr. Chen Chun Ee; Monday, 8 p.m. Devotional meeting; Tuesday, 7.45 p.m. Bible address; Thursday. 8 p.m. Bible class; Friday, 8 p.m. Home prayer meeting.46 words
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Advertisement349 1940-03-30 7 THE SUCCESS OF THE SEASON! "GAIETIES OF 1940" 40 ARTISTS 40 DANCE HOSTESSES 9.45 P.M. TO 1 A.M. PROCEEDS TO THE bjCHILDREN^S AID SOCIETY IFFLES ORCHESTRA Ti ffi Time Orchestra Concert fretted by Dan Hopkins. Kijsttafel served from 12.30 to 2.30 pjn. Si-A VIEW H HOTEL TO-MOKAOW MARCH 31 at,349 words
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Advertisement299 1940-03-30 7 I CATHAY TO-D.Y II 3.15. 8.15. 9.15 I Wni Goe BOX OFFICE 'PHOUE 3400 MAKE THIS YOUR WEEK-END PICTURE! Come along and enjoy the screen's most popular MUSTOH.L COMEDY ST»*S. B^POWER-FAYE^^^ th ft ri "Alexander's jfMjK^ VY G WASHfr«ST6K, SQJJARg- Xjjtf 4ff A 30th Cwrtmr-Fom Ptchiw e es^^&*' TYRONE ALICE299 words
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993 1940-03-30 8 The Straits Times SINGAPORE, SATURDAY, MAR. 30, 1940. (210 th. Day of the War.) RAILWAYS AND THE WAR In conditions of modern warfare the problems facing the rail transport Industry are stupendous. These problems are not to be measured solely by the number of men and the volume of equipment993 words
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Article177 1940-03-30 8 S. AFRICAN FORCES MAY SERVE OUTSIDE UNION Cape Town, Mar. 30. An official communique issued last night says that all serving members of the South African permanent force, coast garrison and active citizen force will be invited to complete a new attestation form undertaking to serve in Africa whether insideReuter - 177 words
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3934 1940-03-30 8 I Our London I Letter j (From Our Own Correspondent) London, Mar. 18. A WILD March day it is, Malayans, and the wind is beating the rain against my window and roaring like a thousand devils through the elm trees in the garden. I3,934 words
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Advertisement130 1940-03-30 8 NEWS CHRONICLE "MUSIC FOR THE HOME" EDITED BY SIR LANDON RONALD FAVOURITE SONGS FAMOUS WALTZES Pianoforte pieces Arias from Grand Operas Cryes of London. Grand Marches. $3.25 lOBINSON PIANO Co.(S.S.)Ud. COLLYER QUAY. mm** ikmm H.H. rut SULTAN WB*i*m3SEmm*mm o* sri anooci «<uiiii«m Maan most last Uui&tstJ HENDRYS. HENDRYS ALWAYS HAVE130 words
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Advertisement33 1940-03-30 8 NO-SCRU RIMLESS GLASSES with trifle* cushioning: springs eliminate lens- breakage and screw*. Everbright Optical Co. QUALIFIED EYESIGHT SPECIALISTS 19, Chillis Street Phone 4435. C. S. CHONG. Dr. Of Opt jmetry. NOW FULLY LICENCED!33 words
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MOLOTOV'S SPEECH TO SOVIET PARLIAMENT
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1045 1940-03-30 9 U.S.S.R. VIEW OF ALLIES' POLICY IN FINLAND "Safeguarding Our Security Infuriates Our Enemies" M MOLOTOV, the Soviet Premier and Foreign Minister, addressed the Soviet Parliament in Moscow last night. During the past five months there have been many instances of Franco-British hostility towards the1,045 words
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Article61 1940-03-30 9 Rome, Mar. 30. CONVENTION of friendship and good neighbourly relations Is to be concluded between Syria and Turkey, according to an Ank*ra dispatch. The convention will be signed by M. Gabriel Puaux, High Commissioner for Syria, who has Just arrived at Ankara, M. Massagli,Reuter - 61 words
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47 1940-03-30 9 Teheran. Mar. 30. "JRAN will pursue a policy of neutrality, friendship and good-will towards all countries who reciprocate." the Minister of Foreign Affairs, told the Iranian Parliament yesterday. The occasion was the submission for ratification of the new Russo-Iranlan trade agreement, Rputer.Reuter - 47 words
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Article51 1940-03-30 9 London, Mar. 29. IJLYING -OFFICER Edgar James Kaln, of Hastings. New Zealand, (better known as "Cobber") who has already accounted for five German planes, has been awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross In recognition of the gallantry he displayed In flying operations against the enemy.Reuter - 51 words
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Article47 1940-03-30 9 fAPTAIN J. H. Hudson and Fusilier Worsley of the Lancashire Fusiliers, who took part in a successful patrol clash with the Germans ecently. have been awarded the Military Cross and Miitary Medal respectively for gallantry. Both received the Crolx de Guerre on Thursday47 words
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91 1940-03-30 9 London, Mar. 30. YJLT ll i:\ the Aberdeen trawler Princess Royal limped into a north-east port yesterday, her injured skipper told of an attack by eight German bombers on Thursday night. They came down one after another raking: us with machinegun bullets. We91 words
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REDS MENACE BALKANS French Attitude Defined
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Article146 1940-03-30 9 French Attitude Defined Pari.s, Mar. 30. PANCE will continue to maintain with the Soviet Union re!atlons of strict objectivity which will not be influenced by any ideological consideration whatever, it was stated in tv ell-informed French journals. There is a tendency in soaie right-wing newspapers to deal chiefly with the146 words
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Article91 1940-03-30 9 Sweden Ignores Red Threat Stockholm, Mar. 30. SWEDEN will continue to investigate the possibilities of a defensive Scandinavian alliance, despite M. Molotov's comments, Reuter learned late last night. It is pointed out in political circles that the project is regarded by Sweden as a plan for peace and not war.91 words
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Article93 1940-03-30 9 QFFICIAL circles in Budapest feel sure that there will be no ItaloRussian pact concerning the Balkans, declares the semi-official Belgrade newspaper Vreme and quoted by the Belgrade radio. The newspaper adds that in the view of these circles a tripartite Italo-Russo-German pact can now be93 words
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375 1940-03-30 9 fJIR. CORDELL HULL, U.S. Secretary of State, has issued a formal statement declaring that he gave not "the slightest credence" to a White Paper issued in Berlin yesterday by the German Foreign Office. The White Paper comprises documents alleged to have been found inReuter - 375 words
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Article, Illustration201 1940-03-30 9 Mr. Sumner Welles Interviews Hitler Mr. Roosevelt On Mr. Sumner Welles' Tour Washington, Mar. 29. DRESIDENT Roosevelt in a state- ment to-day said that there was scant immediate prospect of a stable peace, but information fathered by Mr. Sumner Welles, U.S. Under-Secretary of State, duringReuter - 201 words
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Article160 1940-03-30 9 T^HE Admiralty announces that enemy aircraft attempted to attack convoys in the North Sea last night. In the first case a single aircraft attacked, the communique states. In the second case the number of aircraft involved is not known, but only two bombs were dropped, bothReuter - 160 words
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Article48 1940-03-30 9 The Hague, Mar. 30. JT is officially announced that the Dutch Government has protested both in London and Berlin against violations of Dutch territory by British and German warplanes. It is declared two British military planes and German junker plane were sighted on Thursday afternoon over Holland. —Reuter.Reuter - 48 words
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NAZIS FEAR ALLIED ACTION TO STOP IRON-ORE CARGOES German Threats Of Intervention In Scandinavian Countries
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322 1940-03-30 9 CEARS are widely expressed in Stockholm that the northern neutral states, especially Norway, are in an increasingly dangerous position. All the Stockholm newspapers carry reports of "impending events" in the North Sea and it is generally assumed that Thursday's Suoreme War Council meetingReuter - 322 words
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63 1940-03-30 9 London, Mar. 30. ABOUT January this year. Great Britain and France had surpassed Germany in monthly deliveries of aeroplanes, according to Mr. T. P. Wright, vice-president of the CurtisWright Corporation, writing in the magazine Aviation. He adds, however, that the Allies cannot overtake GermanyReuter - 63 words
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Article206 1940-03-30 9 IMPORTANT decisions were taken by the Supreme War Council in London on Thursday to tighten the Allied blockade against Germany, according to the London newspapers. One newspaper says that m.til now only the naval aspect of the blockade had been discussed, but the question has nowReuter - 206 words
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Article64 1940-03-30 9 New York, Mar. 29. ADMINISTRATION forces triumphed It- to-night in the Senate defeating, by 44 votes to 41, a bitterly contested effort to require ratification by the Senate of future reciprocal trade agreements. This close vote represents a major victory in the fight for aReuter - 64 words
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Article28 1940-03-30 9 COURITZ, the Soviet ambassador to France, left Paris for Moscow yesterday. He was recalled at the dej mand of the French Government.— I Reuter.Reuter - 28 words
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Advertisement114 1940-03-30 9 ONE LOAF will convince you thai we bake very good bread i It will also convince jou that it is cune to cnaiigt to ROYAL J BAKERY" bread. 1-wenty different varieties baked fresto dally J "ijtr are yours toT tne as^inß- Crisp French Loaves arid nourishing &JZ^'Z~ s f^ Brown114 words
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Article595 1940-03-30 10 BIG FIRE IN CENTRE OF SINGAPORE $300,000 Damage Done In Blaze At Roneo Premises FIFTY FIREMEN FIGHT FLAMES FOR OVER AN HOUR 0VKR $300,000 worth of damage was caused by one of the most serious lires in the heart of the city to-day when the premises of Roneo, Ltd., in595 words
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Article32 1940-03-30 10 The Johore section of the Malaya Patriotic Fund has received $3,283, the proceeds of various entertainments Of 'Cinderella" given in Johore by the members of an amateur dramatic society from Batu Pahat.32 words
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Article86 1940-03-30 10 A REVEALING sidelight on the loyalty of the Malays and their desire to help Britain in the war is given by the following: extract from the official diary of the District Officer, Temerloh, Pahang "A number of Malay women of Mukim Perak offered mats86 words
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Article129 1940-03-30 10 London. Mar. 29. MAY 5 is to be observed as Empire Youth Sunday throughout the British Empire, including Malaya. At the time ot the King's Coronation, there was a great rahy ol" Empire Youth in London and it is felt that now, when the youth of theBritish Wireless - 129 words
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Article, Illustration62 1940-03-30 10 The ballet in "The Gaieties of 1940." the show at the Raffles Hotel which has its final night to-night in aid of the Children's Aid Society. Seated from left to right are Helene Bonnenfant, Joan Elder, Peggy Roe and Yvonne Chancy, while in the62 words
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148 1940-03-30 10 INCOME TAX OPPOSED U.P.A.M. View Of War Revenue LOANS PREFERRED NEW DUTIES TTHE United Planting Association of Malaya is opposed to the introduction of income tax in this country, as a method of raising funds to help the Imperial war effort. The association suggests alternative methods of taxation and loans.148 words
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153 1940-03-30 10 THE following further contributions to the Indian Troops Entertainment Fund are announced by Ral Bahadur Prlthvi Chand, hon. secretary of the Funa: Previously acknowledged $3,537; Mr. Mohamed Zubalr $25; "Anonymous" $200; balance out of joint-dinner expenditure $4.52; Khan Sahib Mohamed Amln (donation for March)153 words
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75 1940-03-30 10 Rangoon, Mar. 30. "^yn want Independence, but our Independence would not last if Hitletism prevails," said the Indian Mayor of Rangoon at a meeting yesterday Inaugurating the Burma War Donation Fund. A committee under the former acting Governor Maungyl and Including Indian, Burmese, European andReuter - 75 words
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585 1940-03-30 10 OINGAPORE has at last achieved 13 musical maturity in a most successful series of three subscription concerts. Never before has the Victoria Memorial Hall been "sold out" for three successive nights as it was for this series. Great credit is due to the organizers, especially585 words
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Article, Illustration36 1940-03-30 10 The Secretary of State for the Colonies, Mr. Malcolm Macdonald, with M. Mandel, the French Colonial Minister, during the Paris discussions regarding the resources and collaboration of the French and British Colonial Empires.36 words
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683 1940-03-30 10 $143 MILLION TURNOVER ON RUBBER MARKET Mr. F.D. Thompson On Some Problems Of Wartime A TOTAL turn-over last year amounting to approximately $143,250,000, or just under £17,000,000, was reposed by Mr. F. D. Thompson, presiding at the annual meeting of the Chamber of Commerce Rubber Association yesterday. For the months683 words
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Article29 1940-03-30 10 r-NIGHT'Sr -NIGHT'S premiere of "Robert's Wife" at the Victoria Theatre will be attended by the General Officer Commanding, Malaya, Major Gen. L. V. Bond and Mrs. Bond.29 words
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Article210 1940-03-30 10 'From Our Own Correspondent) Seremban, Mar. 29. TTETERE was a happy ending at St. Mark's Church here to-day to the romance of a local Army officer whose bride was at one stage not permitted to travel to Malaya, when Lieutenant Douglas Edward Dlgby Morris, of the210 words
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352 1940-03-30 10 JUSTIFIED IN DISMISSAL Magistrate And A Musician's Suit FIGHTS ALLEGED ON NEW YEAR'S EVE I ANATOL V. KIROFF, a young Russian musician who claimed $500, alleging wrongful dismissal, from A. Bershadsky, leader of Bershadsky's Orchestra, of tho Adelphi and Sea View Hotels, lost his case in the civil district court352 words
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41 1940-03-30 10 A REUTER London message report^ the death of Brigadier Harold Cecil Harrison, who at one time served oh the General Staff in Singapore, and was also G. 5.0.1., British troops in China from 1935 to 1937.41 words
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Article39 1940-03-30 10 MR. WINSTON CHURCHILL, First Lord of the Admiralty, will broadcast in England this evening. Malayan listeners will have an opportunity of hearing the speech when it is rebroadcast in the 8.8.C. overseas programmp at 9.50 p.m. to-morrow.39 words
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Advertisement174 1940-03-30 10 AMUSEMENTS SINGAPORK K.UKI.ES HOTEL Children Aid Society. GARRK X THEATRK. GEYLA.NG Zamboanga at 1 p.m. 9.30 p.m. c;kk.\t world Cabaret 6.30 to 8.45 Si 9.30 p.m. Globe: Dodge City. Sky: The Jones family in Hollywood. Atlantic Theatre: Chinese Picture. HAPPY WORLD Hnppy Theatre: Never Say Die. Glory Theatre: Devil's Paradise.174 words
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Advertisement59 1940-03-30 10 WHEN A MAN BUYS A HOUSE. V* ffi He is first influenced by its \J k'"', appearance, then by its practical Ma, advanta&fs in comfort and fJML W. A construction. I 1 P V AND WHEN HE fejPjll BUYS A SUIT... He is influenced by the same considerations: appearance first,59 words
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829 1940-03-30 11 ENCOUR AGING RELIEF OF CITY OVERCROWDING I Commissioner And Attap i Houses In Rural Areas I MAKING IT POSSIBLE FOR I POOR MAN TO BUILD ■HTHK city is getting more and more overcrowded and L it should be our aim to encourage people to migrate ■nto rural areas," said Mr.829 words
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Article121 1940-03-30 11 INCHE Zainal Abidin, who translates the Malay war news bulletin circulated widely throughout Malaya, will broadcast from the Singapore station at 7 p.m. to-day. The difficulties experienced in adapting the Malay language to the task of reporting mechanised and economic warfare as seen in the121 words
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112 1940-03-30 11 SINGAPORE'S newest bridge at Pulau Saigon has been given the name of "Clemenceau Bridge." Costing $250,000 it is expected to be completed next month, when it will form one of the links of a scheme to Join up a new arterial highway starting from Clemenceau112 words
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Article40 1940-03-30 11 From Our Own Correspondent) Johore Bahru, Mar. 29. THE 400 Chinese masons and labourers 1 of the new $2,000,000 hospital for third class patients at Johore Bahru who went on strike on Tuesday, resumed work to-day.40 words
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325 1940-03-30 11 2 MUNICIPAL APPOINTMENTS Committee's Report Adopted THE report of a special committee recommending the appointment of Mr. J. Ephraim and Mr. A. J. Vaz as divisional inspectors of the Town Cleansing Department was adopted by the Singapore Municipal Commissioners at yesterday's meeting. An amendment to the report moved by Dr.325 words
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Article124 1940-03-30 11 A PLEA that Singapore Municipal Commissioners, in the administration of public affairs, should exercise consistency, was made by Mr. Yap Pheng Geek at the Commissioners' meeting yesterday, when he moved reference back of a decision to refuse the application for a private market licence for certain124 words
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Article, Illustration420 1940-03-30 11 "DEATH-TRAP" JUNCTION Commissioner s Criticism ADVICE OF POLICE "FLOUTED" A PLEA by Mr. T. H. Stone at the monthly meeting of the Singapore j Municipal Commissioners yesterday that the Municipality, to prevent further fatalities at what he described as "a death-trap should purchase a piece of land for $940 to420 words
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Article170 1940-03-30 11 AN Indian landlady, Andal Ammal, who applied to the Rent Assessment Board yesterday for ejection of 21 tenants, told the Board her reasons for application were that she had been fined in court for failing to comply with a mandatory order from the Municipality to170 words
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Article68 1940-03-30 11 THE Malayan Magic Circle entertained a large number of friends at Circle House last night with a bright revue. Feats of magic, of course, piedomir.ated and had the audience thoroughly mystified, but Dorothy Miller, the producer, varied the programme of Circle Hi-Lights very well. Comedy, music68 words
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Article52 1940-03-30 11 A LTERNATIVE p/oposals for the regisA tration and control of bicycles, involving revision of the bicycle by'aws, will come into effect from Jan. 1, next year, or earlier if possible. This decision by the Vehicles Department committee of the Singapore Municipality was confirmed by the general body of52 words
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Article54 1940-03-30 11 'From Our Own Correspondents Ipoh. Mar. 29. rfO full-grown tigers have been seen prowling on the road to the Cameron Highlands in the past two days. The recent dry spell might have caused them to leave the lowlands for cooler regions, it is believed. A wellknown Chinese54 words
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Article, Illustration1283 1940-03-30 12 CHINESE HEART AND SOUL WITH BRITAIN "IN .this, as in former crises of the British Empire, the Straits Chinese have staunchly, steadfastly and solidly stood for Great Britain and have been heart and soul in support of her," said Mr. Tan Cheng Lock, broadcasting from Singapore last night on1,283 words
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Miscellaneous49 1940-03-30 12 Broadcasting TO-DAY SINGAPORE /.HI. 1.33 me/% (325m.) ZHP 9.69 me/i (30.96m.) 12.4S pjn. light Orchestral concert. Relayed from the Adelphi Hotel; 1.30 p.m. News and mid-day rubber, tin and copra prices: 1.40 p.m. light orchestral concert: Relayed from the Adelphi Hotel (confd.): 2.00 p.m. Interval; 5.00 pjn. Listeners' favourites*49 words
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Miscellaneous648 1940-03-30 12 (Mala)); 5 JO pjn. Modern Mandarin muolc by the- Mayfalr Musical Dramatic Association; 6.45 p.m. Kronchongst: 7.00 p.m. Malay talk on the war by Inchi Zainal Abdin; 7.15 p.m. Time, weather, news and announcements: 7.30 p.m. "Saturday Fvenlng Popular Concerf't; 8.20 p.m. News in Dutch: 8.35 p.m. News summary. Belayed648 words
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424 1940-03-30 13 Further Comment On Supreme War Council" Decisions London, Mar. 29. THE solemn declaration of the unity of Great Britain and France, issued by the Supreme War Council meetin? in London yesterday, has created a profound impression and is unanimously acclaimed here not onlyReuter; British Wireless - 424 words
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Article244 1940-03-30 13 £300,000,000 Plundered In First Three Months London, Mar. 29. DETAILS of German attempts at destruction of the Czecho-Slovak nation were given by Dr. Benes, exCzech President, who, in a speech in London to-day, said: "The greed of Nazi-ism knows no bounds. In the months following theBritish Wireless - 244 words
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60 1940-03-30 13 New York, Mar. 29. PAN-American Airways announced to-day that some mail was taken by the British authorities from the westbound Atlantic Clipper when she made an unscheduled halt at Bermuda yesterday morning, but no force was used. Passengers state that the captain of the planeReuter - 60 words
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Advertisement101 1940-03-30 13 Inspect OUR RANGE OF CAMERAS at Lower Prices Or entrust us 1 to undertake the developing of your films. Every satisfaction assured. GIAN SINGH Spore Co. |TTrnWflsßß FOR SMOKERS USE .NICOTA TOOTH PASTE SPECIALLY MADE TO REMOVE NICOTINE STAINS FROM THE TEETH DELIGHTFULLY REFRESHING. ECONOMICAL IN USE 50 cents per101 words
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Advertisement319 1940-03-30 13 Brylcreem THE PERFECT HAIP DRESSING TO BE IN FACTORY-SEALED BOTTLES y«J^^^ A NEW cap has been devised tor BrylAs HOW /^«l Wk crccm bottles and jars enabling them /A I to be sealed at the factory. This sealing used J^M fOM protects you against substitution. The J| new type cap319 words
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2156 1940-03-30 14 Planting Topics Chairman's Instructive Speech Reviewed FROM OUR PLANTING CORRESPONDENT PEW, if any, of the speeches of chairmen of rubber companies contain, for both shareholders and planters, the wealth of interesting matter and details as those of Mr. W. H. Macgregor, chairman of the2,156 words
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Advertisement132 1940-03-30 14 INERTOL PAINTS FOR THE PROTECTION OF METAL STRUCTURES CONCRETE SURFACES BRICK WORK i JNERTOL is more economical in use than oil paints and by its superior bond and finish long outlasts ordinary paints. It is unique in its protective properties. DIETHELM «t CO., LTD. (Incorporated in Switzerland) SINGAPORE mm W.P.3.132 words
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Advertisement223 1940-03-30 14 The only dressing that feeds the hair 8 1 LVI P 1 X HAIR CREAM gives vigorous "alive" glossiness, feeds the hair roots, as It contains Pure Stlvlkrin it Is non-greasy and does not gum the hair. It is the only hair cream with all the virtues of a good223 words
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Article, Illustration28 1940-03-30 15 A phase of midfield play at (.illmaii on Thursday in the first division socc«r match in which the Loyals brat the Manchesters twonil.—Straits Times picture.28 words
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Article244 1940-03-30 15 Airmen Beat Juniors At Cricket DECLARING their innings closed at 164 for eight wickets, the R.A.F. Seletar beat the V.M.C.A. Juniors cricket team who totalled 121 runs in reply at Anson Road yesterday. Burt bowled best, taking six V.M.C.A. wickets for only 33 runs, while Brett batted well for his244 words
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Article131 1940-03-30 15 nTHE following are S.C.C. cricket teams for this week-end: To-day vs. the R.E. on the padang: H. L Ward. J. E. Jeans. R. S. Tufnell, K. H. Cantrell. Lt. G. M. Elmsie, G. K. fitein. R. M. Hansley, Ashley Cooper. A. Gilmour, W. H. McNeill, L. G.131 words
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Article70 1940-03-30 15 r ¥*HE monthly mixed foursomes com- petition of the Garrison Golf Club, played over 18 holes at Tanglin, resulted in a win for Capt. Murphy and Mrs. gtewan with a nett score of 10l/ 2. The following were the best returns: Capt. T. K. Murphy and70 words
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Article51 1940-03-30 15 The annual general meeting of the Biong 800 Athletic Association will be held at the association's premises at 11 B, Cross Street, at 2 oclo to-day This will be followed by the club's annual dinner to be held at the Wing Choon Yuen restaurant at the Great51 words
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206 1940-03-30 15 (Tom Our Own Correspondent) Johore Bahru, Mar. 27. SCO ING a goal in each half, the Johore Customs beat the Singapore Customs two-one at the Istana padang to-day in a closely-fought soccer match. Aszressive for most of the first half, oners might have scored206 words
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618 1940-03-30 15 TRAINING FOR SINGAPORE SUMMER RACES STARTS Cooltipt And Bay Dragon Among Best This Morning TRAINING began in earnest to-day at Bukit Timah in preparation for the Singapore Turf Club's Summer (Governor's Cup) meeting, which starts next Saturday. Horses from all local stables, as well as those from van Breukelen's, were618 words
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Article123 1940-03-30 15 *l have is. looted to play soccer for the V.M.C.A. j Junior Department against the Ford Motor Football XI to-day at 5 p.m. on the Farrer Park ground: Wee Alk Chan, P. K. Satyapal, Low Huck Yang, G. J. Moxon, Vijiratnam, Chin Sun Swee, Koh Chit Meng, Goey123 words
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Article109 1940-03-30 15 TO-DAl' Cricket: S.C.C. vs. Khalsa, Khalsa: S.C.C. vs. R.E., S.C.C; S.R.C, vs. R.A.F. (Tengah) S.R.C.; V.M.C.A. vs. St. Andrew's, V.M.C.A; C.S.C. vs. R.A.F. (Hqrs), C.S.C.; I.A. II vs. Victoria School, 1. A.; Singapore Colts vs. J.C.S.A., J.C.S.A.: S.C.R.C. vs. P.W.D, S.C-R-C.; A.C.S, ts. St Anthony's, Oldham Hall;109 words
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Article106 1940-03-30 15 i From Our Own Correspondent) Ipoh, Mar. 29. "IT is well that our financial posi- tion is a sound one in view of the uncertainty of the future. I have little doubt that it will not be long before additional taxation in one form or106 words
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94 1940-03-30 15 S.C.C. TENNIS RESULTS AND MONDAY'S TIES ONLY two ties were played off in the S.C.C. spring lawn tennis tournament yesterday. They were the championship singles match which saw D. E. L. Anderson beat C. J. Bembroke, 6—o,6—0, 6—2,6—2, and the championship doubles tie which ended in Major R Bedford and94 words
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Article92 1940-03-30 15 ■From Our Own Correspondent) Ipoh, Mar. 28. AT the annual meeting of the Ipoh Golf Club held here last night, members were told that all Malayan golf championships would in future be held in Kuala Lumpur and not elsewhere. The following were elected officials92 words
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59 1940-03-30 15 rE latest Grand National callover is as follows: 15 to 2 Kilstai offered; 9 to 2 Professor offered: 100 to 9 Royal Daniell offered, 100 to 8 taken; 100 to 6 Symaethis offered; 100 to 6 Rockquilla offered; 100 to 6 Sterling Duke offered; 20Reuter - 59 words
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Article62 1940-03-30 15 New York, Mar. 29. JOE LOUIS is an B—l on favourite to retain the world heavyweight championship against Johnny Paychek, pride of America's corn belt, to-night. Paychek, frith 33 successive victories, has an effective left Jab but layers are offering odds of 3 to 1Reuter - 62 words
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Article111 1940-03-30 15 THE following are S.C.R.C. cricket teams for this week-end: Against P.W.D. at Hong; Lim Green at 2 p.m. to-day: Seah Keng Slew, Chia Keng Hock, Chua Boon Yew, Kam Gim Lock, Low Kee Pow, Antheny Lim, Alex Tan, Tan Liang Chia, Teo Mong Joo, Cecil Wong, Yap111 words
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Article24 1940-03-30 15 PLAYING on the J.OS.A. ground yesterday in the Business Houses League, Uniteers beat the Chartered Bank by eight goals to nil.24 words
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Article, Illustration39 1940-03-30 15 E. T. Savege, on his Scott motor-cycle, which he rode at the recent Gopeng Hill Climb tests. Savege was the only competitor to meet with an accident, but he escaped with only slight injuries.39 words
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291 1940-03-30 15 Malays 3 Gordons 1. MAKING their second appearance at the stadium yesterday in the first division of the league, the Malays beat the Gordon Highlanders by three goals to one. In their first outing a fortnight ago the Malays drew with the Sappers. The291 words
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Article145 1940-03-30 15 'THE following have been selected to play water-polo for the V.M.C.A. Junior department first and second teams against tha R.A.P. (Seletar) first and second teams on Thursday, Apr. 4 at Fort Canning commencing at 4 p.m. and 4.30 p.m. Second Team: than Joo Miang, Tham Cheong Fai, Fong145 words
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Article65 1940-03-30 15 'THE following have been selected to I represent the Cable and Wireless Club against the Katong Youngsters at soccer, tomorrow at the Gypsy ground at McNair Road at 5.15 p.m. K. Jalleh, H. Lazaroo, Lim Joo Guan (capt.); P. B. P. Armstrong. C. H. Coshan,65 words
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52 1940-03-30 15 TPHE film of the world heavyweight title fight between Joe Louis and Godoy has arrived in Singapore via the Clipper service across the Pacific. It is to be screened at the midnight show at the Capitol Theatre tonight as an additional attraction to "The Invisible52 words
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Article105 1940-03-30 15 'THE following are the two S.R.C. teams for their week-end cricket matches: Against the R-A.F. (Tengah) today on the padang at 2 p.m.: E. W. Barker, G. Clarke, L. S. da Sllva, W.J. Ess, A.M. Jansen, F. C. Martens, J.G. Reutens, N. Boudewyn, A. G. Valberg, A.105 words
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135 1940-03-30 15 (From Our Own Correspondent) Muar, Mar. 28. TTHE annual general meeting of the Muar Football Association will be held on Saturday at the Muar Club. The report shows that the Association has* a credit balance of only $55.99The annual first division league competition was run135 words
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Article27 1940-03-30 15 PRESSMEN DRAW WITH GUTHRIES IN a Business Houses' League soccer fixture played on the Clerical Union ground yesterday, the Straits Times and Guthrles drew two goals all.27 words
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Article61 1940-03-30 15 FE following will play cricket for the P.W.D. Sports Club against the S.C.R.C. to-day at 2 p.m. on the S.C-R.C. ground: V. R. Sabapathy, K. Thiilainathan. E. A. Joy, J. Bolton, C. G. Rodrie'.ics, L. S. Reutens, G. C. Pereira, V. Natkunam, G. A. Tessensohn, R. S. Sithamparam,61 words
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295 1940-03-30 15 SIME DARBY WIN FOUR -NIL Thornycrofts Beaten In B.H.L. Soccer Sime Darby 4. Thornycrofts 0. SOCCER, too one-sided to be of Interest, was witnessed on the S.H.B. ground yesterday, when Sime Darby defeated Thornycrofts by four goals to nil, in their Business Houses' league fixture. The losers were on the295 words
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Article92 1940-03-30 15 THE Chung Wha Football Association will meet the Royal Air Force (Tengah) in a friendly match of soccer on Sunday at the Junior Civil Service Association ground (Balestier Road)The team to represent the Chung Wha F.A. will be selected from the following players: Soon Kiong, Pak Tong.92 words
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Article75 1940-03-30 15 THE following players will represent the Merridale B.P. in a friendly match against the Playfair B.P. consisting of three singles, three doubles and one women's singles to be played at the Clerical Union Hall to-morrow at 8.30 a.m.: Lee Hock San, Won? Pens Nam, Lee Hock Joo, Yeo75 words
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Advertisement78 1940-03-30 15 hi mil 4 <jf BB l! 'l iw>j ■^^r *^s^ JLdF-jBl ru M *rl 15^ A 'Kummel 1 or Caraway as we call it in England, has been man's sovereign digestive for the past 2,000 years. The original Dutch Kummel is double distilled from the finest Dutch caraway seeds doubly78 words
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Article221 1940-03-30 16 FRESH DETAILS OF BRITISH SUBMARINES' EXPLOITS Nazi Ship Shadowed Until She Left Neutral Waters London, Mar. 29. DECENT activities of British submarines are mentioned in an official announcement which discloses that the submarine responsible for the sinking of the German ship Heddemheim near the coast of Denmark was the Ursula,Reuter - 221 words
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Article174 1940-03-30 16 Snowfalls And Storms Restrict Activities Paris, Mar. 29. SNOWFALLS and unfavourable atmospheric conditions have limited aerial activity on the Western Front, few planes having been sighted over the lines. ihere were two deep reconnaissance flights by French machines, however, and four by the Germans In northeastReuter - 174 words
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Article103 1940-03-30 16 WAR OFFICE'S THIRD CASUALTY LIST Londen, Mar. 29. TTHE names of over 700 officers and /fci men and 12 women who died on t« active service appear In the third War X, Qfnce'casualty list, published to-day. The names comprise: 714; died from wounds, three; mci irom wqui is while aReuter - 103 words
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Article24 1940-03-30 16 London, Mar. 29. ■■F Reynaud, the French Premier, called on President Lebrun to-day to report on the meeting of the Supreme War Council —Reuter.Reuter - 24 words
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110 1940-03-30 16 London, Mar. 29. GEN. GAMELIN, Supreme Commander of the Allied land forces, addressing a regiment of French Canadians at Aldershot after a two-hour inspection to-daj, said: "We have not forgotten in France the Entente Cordlale of the last war. To-day English and FrenchReuter - 110 words
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42 1940-03-30 16 London, Mar. 29. TPHE KING inspected troops of the southern command to-day. He made a tour of some 50 miles and left his car on several occasions to inspect troops lined up on the roadside Reuter.Reuter - 42 words
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Article, Illustration35 1940-03-30 16 Men of the Suffolk Regiment with the B.E.F. in France are seen here helping on a farm where they are billeted. They are moving cinders to cover up the mud.35 words
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153 1940-03-30 16 Food Stocks Are Adequate Britain Can Face Long And Grim War London, Mar. 29. MR. A. T. LENNOX-BOYD, Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Food, declared to-day that Britain's rationing scheme had developed into a flexible machinery which would enable the country to face a long and grim war withReuter - 153 words
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77 1940-03-30 16 Chungking, Mar. 29. THE laying in of the foundation of the Unknown Soldier's tomb with kroellng figures of Wang Ching-w.M and his wife in front were the feature of to-day's programme commemorating the deaths of 72 revolutionary martyrs in the Canton uprising. The ceremony concluded withReuter - 77 words
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Article42 1940-03-30 16 London, Mar. 29. AIR Chief-Marshal Sir Edgar Ludlow Hewitt, who has been appointed new Inspector-General of the R.A.F., organized the successful British raid on the Nazi seaplane base on Sylt Island, It Ls disclosed to-day.— ReuterReuter - 42 words
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Article110 1940-03-30 16 London, Mar. 29. A YOUNG aircraftman working as rigger at an R.A.F. fighter command station had tbe unique experience of "riding bareback" on a Spitfire machine, sitting astride the fuselage facing toward the tail. The pilot, after taking off, was puzzled by the weight andBritish Wireless - 110 words
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Article95 1940-03-30 16 London, Mar. 29. THE Aberdeen trawler InvernelU was attacked by a German plane off the north-east coast of Scotland last night. The plane dropped three or four bombs and an aerial torpedo but made no direct hits. The mate was wounded in the arm. The trawler'sReuter - 95 words
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62 1940-03-30 16 London, Mar. 29. R-EPRESENTATIONS have been received In London from the Dutch Government with regard to the British aeroplane which was shot down In Holland near Rotterdam yesterday. Reuter's diplomatic correspondent learns that as the incident was obviously due to a navigational error ItReuter - 62 words
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Article50 1940-03-30 16 Berlin, Mar. 29. r[E official German news agency admits that two planes did not return from reconnaissance flights over the North Sea, France, Orkneys and Shetlands yesterday. The agency claims that a successful attack was made on a French destroyer in the Channel. Reuter.Reuter - 50 words
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Article49 1940-03-30 16 Washington, Mar. 29. CTATE DEPARTMENT officials dis- closed to-day that high German naval officials have assured the United States naval attache in Berlin that United States ships anywhere on the high seas will be respected if they are not bound for Allied ports. Reuter.Reuter - 49 words
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37 1940-03-30 16 Washington, Mar. 29. PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT has signed a bill Increasing the maximum penalty for espionage to ten years' imprisonment and a fine of $10,000 instead of two years and $2.ooo.— Reuter.Reuter - 37 words
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48 1940-03-30 16 New York, Mar. 28. Till New York Time* commenting on the Canadian general elections says, "Mr Mackenzie King must feel well pleased with himself to-day the decks are clear. In Mr. King's words -for vigorous nr effort by a united country." Reuter.Reuter - 48 words
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250 1940-03-30 16 ALLIED ATTITUDE TOWARD RUSSIA IS UNCHANGED Soviet Policy Of Aggression Is Becoming Increasingly Clear fOMMENTING on the Supreme War Council meeting in London on Thursday, The Times diplomatic correspondent says that Franco-Soviet relations are undoubtedly strained at the moment although neither side is exaggerating the Souritz affair. However, the correspondent250 words
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Article343 1940-03-30 16 Diplomatic Struggle In Balkan States London, Mar. 29. fPHE announcement of the recall by 1 their own Government for consultation of the British and French envoys in the Balkans and Turkey has been received with great approval in the Press, which notes with satisfaction thatReuter; British Wireless - 343 words
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83 1940-03-30 16 Washington, Mar. 29. BRIGADIER-GENERAL Marshall, chief of staff, revealed to-day that the Ur" od States army's goal of 5,500 aeroplanes by June 30, 1941, has been postponed to two or three years in consequence of the huge sales to the Allies. He addedReuter - 83 words
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Article72 1940-03-30 16 Bucharest, Mar. 29. THE German economic delegation 1 led by Clodins has not yet obtained a decision on any major issues in the trade negotiation* here. The Rumanian delegation it understood to be taking a firm stand and the Nazis are working much moreReuter - 72 words
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Article197 1940-03-30 16 Moscow Is Widening Scope Of Talks Stockholm, Mar. 29. ACCORDING to information from Moscow, negotiations which tho Finnish delegates are conducting are dragging on longer than wa. anticipated. The Russians are stated to h* widening the scope of discussions to include the question of Increased deliveriesReuter - 197 words
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92 1940-03-30 16 Toklo, Mar. 29. A CCORDING to a report from Hui. chun in Manchukuo. near the Manchukuo-Sovlet-Korean border, thre© Soviet military planes crossed the border and made a 25-minute reconnaissance flight over Manchukuo territory, south of Turaentze, before flying back in the direction of Novokiev.sk on92 words
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Article104 1940-03-30 16 London, Mar. 29. TTHE ADMIRALTY states that Gtr- man claims with regard to un attack on a British convoy yesteru y are entirely false. One enemy plan* attacked a convoy in the North Soa, The raider was driven off after dropping five bombs which didReuter - 104 words
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