The Straits Times, 27 June 1940
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Title Section35 1940-06-27 1 The Straits Times (ESTABLISHED NEARLY A CENTURX.) MALAYA'S LEADING NEWSPAPER—LARGEST NET SALES 24 PAGES. SINGAPORE THURSDAY, .TUNE 27, 1940. PRICE 5 CENTS. The Straits Times 24 PA(;ES SINGAPORE, THURSDAY, JUNE 27, 1940 F»RICE 5 CENTS35 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement364 1940-06-27 1 Sac MIEN CHONG for SMART TAILORING Coleman St: Singapore. -Phone 4816— SINGAPORE. 140 CECIL ST. ('PHONE 5471). i PULLS HORIZONTALLY BL grg^ffl lm^ LIFTS VERTICALLY ■■OHI WH A light weight tool of a thousand uses I'l K^BC for certain services more practical ■"^IB^^R^V 'JsKthan a chain block. I Iv^H K^h364 words
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Advertisement175 1940-06-27 1 FINAL EDTN, KUALA LUMPUR, 25 JAVA ST. r PHONE 3683). FINDLATER'S FTTVTT? SHERRIES m^ OLD MORENO BROWN. Full of Flavour $2.20 4t^ Sk PALE DRY. Very suitable for Club mW/JS^IM Wl Sherry and Bitters 2.25 VM'W FINO. Possesses the ßowi net of a trueFino. 2.50 V^jl R^BI DRY CLUB. An175 words
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Advertisement13 1940-06-27 1 GOWNS. DRESSMAKER mod DF.SIGNKK 11, Batlrrj Koad, Singapore. and HOTEL MAJESTIC Kuala Lumpur.13 words
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Advertisement690 1940-06-27 2 OWEN JONES.—To Marjory. "We °f DOwen Jones, a daughter, at Batu Gajah. June 26. HAMLYN— LUNDON.— The enRagement Is announced between Treleon Courtenay only «on of Mr. and Mrs. E. E. H. Hamlyn of Frodsham, Cheshire and Kathleen, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. F. G. Lundon, Singapore. THE marriage arranged690 words
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Advertisement915 1940-06-27 2 FOR SALE SHKLVADOR Refrigerator Phon* *****. FOR SALE: Remington Standard typewriter, new, $200. Box No. 113, Straits Times. SUNGEI PALAS TEA. Highland Brand. Telephone the East Asiatic Go's branch* Malaya regarding dealers. CAMERON HIGHLANDS. Small developed Property In Lubok Tamang Area of Renglet Muklm. No. 158, straits Times. PORTABLE TYPEWRITER,915 words
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Advertisement976 1940-06-27 2 J*°_ AJ?.D& RESIDENCE WINDSOR HOTEL 145. Kllliney Road Phone 7876 New furnished rooms with or without private bath. Modern sanitation Tennis Court, Garages. European Cuisine. ON THE SEA. The Gixjve." 103 and IC9 Meyer Roaa Katong, near Swimming Oluo large airy rooms, tennis, gnrdens, garages, attractive position Mod teims Phone976 words
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Advertisement713 1940-06-27 2 _PU BLIC NOTICES NOTICE. The Exchange Banks will closed on: Ist July Monday Bank Holiday. CHANGE OF ADDRESS We take pleasure in adviJng that as from Ist July, 1940 our office and showroom will be In Room No. 34, Mtdelros building, Cecil Street, Singapore. W. BARNELEY Sc CO., NOTICE. NOTICE713 words
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Advertisement927 1940-06-27 2 EDUCATIONAL A EUROPEAN LADY, with thorough knowledge of the French Language, undertakes private tuition In French Charges Moderate. Apply Box No. 127. Ctra.ts Times. Admission definitely closes Ist July. MORNING EVENING classes for April, 1941 L.C.C. Exam. LAST CHANCE. AUCTION NOTICES By order of the Custodian of Enemy Property Re927 words
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Advertisement371 1940-06-27 2 1939 MERCEDE S-BENZ SPORTS ROADSTER —colour scheme Cream and Red beautiful condition —mileage 8,000 $2,750.00 1939 CITROEN 12 h.p.—only 11,500 miles—as new $1,450.09 1938 AUSTIN "14"—mechanically perfect —upholstery and paintwork first class $1,450.00 1933 HILLMAN 15.9 h.p.—a really sound car $350.00 1935 VAUXHALL "14" SEDAN —good condition $750.00 1937 OPEL371 words
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Page 3 Advertisements
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Advertisement363 1940-06-27 3 SHIPPING ANNOUNCEMENTS P. 0 BRITISH INDIA AND APCAR LINE. inroroorated in England) PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL S.N. Co MAIL PASSENGER AND CARGO SERVICEB The best possible services are being maintained by the P O. S. N. Coy. from the Straits to their usual ports of call in China. India Ceylon and363 words
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Advertisement244 1940-06-27 3 SENERAL PASSENGER AGENTS FOR CUNARD WHITE STAR TO CALIFORNIA FROM THE ORIENT VIA HONOLULU mj KAMAKURA MARD leave H'kong July 5 5.5. NITTA MARU leave H'kong July 23 m.s. ASAMA MARU leave H'kong Aug. 8 TO VANCOUVER SEATTLE FROM JAPAN m.s. HIKAWA MARU leavt Kobe July 19 m.s. HIE MARU244 words
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Advertisement471 1940-06-27 3 MANSFIELD CO., LTD. BLUE FUNNEL LINE Frequent Sailings to United Kingdom and United States ot America. Dates are not guaranteed, all cargo bookings subject to Conference War Clauses. WESTERN AUSTRALIA THE SHORTEST SEA ROUTE AT THE CHEAPEST FARE Regular Services to Fre mantle (Perth) via Java by first class passenger471 words
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Advertisement193 1940-06-27 3 INSURANCE Coll or phone for demonstration run CYCLE CARRIAGE CO 1926 LTD mmtm—mßmmm^maanm \m FIRE-ACCIDENT MOTOR FIDELITY GUARANTEE-MARINE WORKMEN'S COMPENSATION THE LONDON ASSURANCE HONO KONO FIRE INSCE. CO LTD PHOENIX ASSURANCE CO LTD. WESTERN ASSURANCE CO EAGLE STAR INS CO LTD. BRITISH AMERICA ASSUFANCE CO. GUTHRfE&CO.,LTO. (Incorporated In S.S.) "GOLD193 words
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Page 3 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous909 1940-06-27 3 Broadcasting TODAY SINGAPORE ZHL 1.33 mci iVtim.) ZHP 9.69 mci ,30.9Gm.) 1.15 p.m. Miscellaneous gramophone records: 1.3D p.m. News and mid-day Tin. copra and rubber prices; 1.45 p.m. Interval: 5.00 p.m. Hindustani muslct: 5.30 p.m Cantonese historical dramas: "Thlu Sim"— •'Mang Lai Kwan"t; 6.00 p.m. Cantones--selectlonst; 6.35 p.m. Cantonese dancmuslct;909 words
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1470 1940-06-27 4 New Monetary Technique Wisely Conceived BY A SPECIAL CORRESPONDENT CELDOM has the monetary technique of Great Britain and the strength of British finance shown to better advantage than in the past few months. Though the major part of the War Loan instalment due on Monday,1,470 words
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Article160 1940-06-27 4 COMMODITIES EXCHANGES i From Our Own Correspondent) London, June 26. pOMMODITV and Exchange markets losed as follows with previous quotations In paran thesis KUBBEB: Dull. Spot 13* d 13ttd (13% d 13Kd) August 12! id 13H(1 (13d 13 id) Oct. -Dec. ll%d 12d (lllid 12d) Jan. -Mar. ll'id llttd (ll',t,d160 words
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25 1940-06-27 4 Fraser Co.'s Singapore Share Quotations OWING TO TIIE ABSENCE OF DEALINGS IN MANX OF THE MINING AND RUBBER SHARES LISTED BELOW. QUOTATIONS ARK MAINLY NOMINAL.25 words
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Article151 1940-06-27 4 THE Singapore Chamber of Commerce 1 Rubber Association held its 1,492 nd auction yesterday and there were catalogued 3,451.825 1b— 1,094.56 tons; offered 1,998,453 1b.— 892.17 tons: sold 1,771.143 1b— 790.69 tons. London .«pot 13% d. New York spot 21S cU. PRICKS REALIZED Ribbed Smoked Sheet Cento151 words
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Advertisement529 1940-06-27 4 PUBLIC NOTICES I PAJAM LIMITED. SECOND INTERIM DIVIDEND. NOTICE is hereby ..-en ihat Second Interim Dividend of 5 per cent, for the financial year ending joth September, 1940 has been declared by the Directors payable to shareholders on the Register on Monday, the 15th day of July. 1940. Notice Is529 words
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Advertisement374 1940-06-27 4 In the matter of the £(S panics Ordinance (Cap. 151) and in the matter of MANUFACTURERS' MARKETING CORPORATION LIMITED (In Voluntary Liquidation.) At an Extraordinary General Meeting of the above-named Company, duly convened and held at No. 78A, Robinson Road, Singapore, on the 20th day of June 1940 the following374 words
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FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL NEWS
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Article389 1940-06-27 5 All Sections Easier: Tin Prices Down (By Our financial Correspondent) Singapore, June 27. ALL sections of the market were notably quiet yesterday with the exception of the rubber market, in which a stronger tone was noticeable. Rubber In London was up one-eighth at 13' Ad. and was389 words
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Article92 1940-06-27 5 CHAMBER OF COMMERCE RURBER ASSN. Thursday. June noon. Kuven Seller* Price* Price* Na. IX K.S S (Spol 100--e) MM 36 7 i No IX K.S.S 1.0-b in rase* July 37- s 38", i.. I A.Q. K.S.S tab In b lei July ?.6'* 36', r \y k.ss 1.0. b in cairn92 words
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Article130 1940-06-27 5 London, June 26. r.E Under-Secretary of State for Colonies, Mr. Q. H. Hall, replying to a question in the House of Commons to-day, said it was unnecessary and undesirable in the national Interest to bring the tin control scheme to an end Replying to a furtherReuter - 130 words
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Article128 1940-06-27 5 JHE Raub Australian Gold Mining Co., Ltd.. made a net profit of £76,902 for the year ended March last, after charging against revenue £30,859 spent on development and prospecting. A further £14,500 was provided for depreciation of plant and other fixed assets. It Is pointed out128 words
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102 1940-06-27 5 A FINAL dividend of 4 per cent, for the year ended March last, will be recommended by the directors at the annual meeting of the Punggor Rubber Estates, Ltd. The net profit for thL' year was $17,769, compared with $3,117 the previous year,102 words
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Article87 1940-06-27 5 Mails close at the General Post Office j as follows: TO-DAY Australia air 5 p.m. India i Soutlu surface 1 p.m. Java ak 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. New Zealand air 5 p.m. Sarawak surface 2 p.m. Palembang air 9 a.m. TO-MORROW Java surface 11 3087 words
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Article348 1940-06-27 5 London. June 26. TIRE Stock Exchange fluctuated narrowly 1 to-day, closing lower on balance. Giltedged failed to maintain a midday rally: Industrial leaders occasionally resisted tot downward trend. Oils' fimnra was lost on provincial sales. The total volume of tradit". was only small. Reuter. Con. Loan 5%348 words
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Article179 1940-06-27 5 IN a weekly review of the rubber market, issued yescerday, Lewis and Peat write: Conditions on the Singapore market during the past week have Improved considerably and work in most of the rubber godowns has returned to normal. In spite of the dislocation that has been179 words
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Article42 1940-06-27 5 Singapore. June 27. noon. Buyers Sellers Gambler 8.7.75 Hamburg cube 813.00 Java Cube f 12.50 Pepper White Muntok $12.50 White $12.00 Black 7.00 Copra Mixed $2.60 Sun Dried 82.90 Siao Flour No. 1 Lingga $5.80 Pair $5.25 Sa.awalc $5.7542 words
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Article312 1940-06-27 5 Japan To Declare Monroe Doctrine? Tokio, June 27. TTHE Japanese Government is likely to declare a "Monroe doctrine" in East Asia shortly, manifesting Japan's firm determination to go ahead for the security and promotion of the welfare of this part of the world as the stabilizing power312 words
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Article130 1940-06-27 5 Continuing War Preparations London, June 27. "TURKEY, while continuing to per- feet her military preparations, is to maintain her present attitude of non-belligerency according to a statement made by Dr. Saydam, the Turkish Prime Minister, and quoted by the Ankara radio. Dr. Saydam was replying to aReuter - 130 words
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Article305 1940-06-27 5 OTANTON Nelson and Co.. Ltd.. In a weekly review of the rubber market, issued this morning, write: For five days running the price of July rubber in London was quoted unchanged, and it was only r.t the end of the week under review that New York305 words
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Advertisement24 1940-06-27 5 COMMERCIAL UNION ASSURANCE COMPANY LIMITED (Incorporated in England) SAFEGUARD YOURSELF against LOSS OF PROFITS AND DAMAGE CAUSED BY FIRE. Phone 5271 Manager: A.C. POTTS.24 words
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Advertisement774 1940-06-27 5 NO MODERN HOME CAN AFFORD TO BE WITHOUT GRAFION 111 CLOUDY f.) HOUSEHOLD f 1 AMMONIA Mil,- nm Invaluable in the Mil I B tr.. i IS II Kitchen, Scullery Mil I A Bathroom Wl 111 111 l Ml Useful in 100 F Hoi»iHot»fcH different ways. f£ SO cents Per774 words
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Advertisement346 1940-06-27 5 Advance! against goods mfl produce at low rates oi loterost may bo arraoged vitk us. Wo also otter Godowo spaces to lot at low rentals. I Farther particulars will bo supplied on application. Highßlood Pressure Kills Men Women Twice as many women na r-en suffer from High Blood Pressurp. which346 words
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Miscellaneous45 1940-06-27 5 TIDE TABLES SINGAPORE Mm H. W. 1.51 a.m. 8.2 ft.; 3.48 p.m. 8.1 ft. L. W. 9.09 a.m. 3.7 ft.; 9.42 p.m. 4.1 ft. To-morrow H. W. 3.45 a.m. 7.8 ft.; 4.38 p.m. 8.1 ft. L. W. 9.44 a.m. 3.3 ft.; 10.44 p.m. 4.1 ft.45 words
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Advertisement655 1940-06-27 6 Brand New Print of Warner Bros. Spectacular Production r OPENING TO-DAY AT U A UIIO A 3.15 6.15 9,15 P.M. ALlll AMJBK A The Screen Trembles with The Thunder of S?^L Immortal Hoof-Beats And The Heart Beats of _*4: m N ERROL OLIVIA %> I Wl FLYNN DeHAVILLAND f WITH655 words
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Advertisement410 1940-06-27 6 A Real Tonic for a BLACK-OUT NIGHT! Last Night's Audience was amazed at the Sensational Female Rattle between MARLENE DIETRICH and UNA MERKEL. CAPITOL 3.15-6.15-9.15 TO-PAY leadlnd legs ruled thFsin city IP' ib^b^bl OF TMF \A/ F C T I L BBBJ BBBr^ l L raßr^^at. W^^^2^«l|^^_V 4^T^^ NEW UNIVERSAL410 words
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Article, Illustration751 1940-06-27 7 PARLIAMENT CONFERS EMERGENCY POWERS ON GOVERNOR-GENERAL TN moving the introduction oi the India and Burma Emer- gency Provisions Bill in the House of Commons yesterday, the Secretary of State for India, Mr. L. S. Amery said that the Government of IndiaReuter - 751 words
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124 1940-06-27 7 'pHE British Purchasing Commission in the United States has disclosed ;hat all contracts for war materials L-ntered Into by the French Government were assigned to the British Government on June 17, the day when "urshal Petaln announced that France was seeking a separate124 words
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Article386 1940-06-27 7 Troops From The Dominions "Men As Good As Their Fathers Were" "VOU have only to 100k at them to realize that the men are as good as their fathers were, and when that is said of them, there can be no higher expression of admiration," said Capt. Cyril Falls in386 words
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Advertisement239 1940-06-27 7 RAFFLES HOTEL BLACKOUT NIGHT DANCING CABARET AS USUAL DINNER DANCE informal 8 p.m. to midnight POPULAR CABARET ATTRACTION THE SEVEN WALLABIES The World's Greatest Girl Whirlwind Tumblers Dinner $8.00 Non-diners $1.00 DAILY IN THE GRILL-SPECIAL DISH FROM THE SILVER WAGON $1.50 Served from 12.30 to 2.30 p.m. JOLT 13TH— SPECIAL239 words
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Advertisement288 1940-06-27 7 VU A If TO-DAY ■I'lIU Everybody W co.. 3.15-6.15-9.15 MALAYA JjUMim 01 UIU BOX OFFICE 'PHO«E 3400 SHOWS AS USUAL DURING BLACKOUT YOU LOVED THE NOVEL jg^, YOUU UVt ni MCWK! Jojg^ B m ,Z." A m you mf Rebecca «i« s fj I LAURENCE OUVO^JOAN FOtfTAHK DAVID Dintui Ay288 words
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1046 1940-06-27 8 The Straits Times SINGAPORE, THURSDAY. JUNE 27. 1940. (298th Day of the War.) Where Next? Now that we have had time to adjust our ideas following the first shock of the French capitulation, it may be profitable to examine the probable nature of the next phase :of the war. We1,046 words
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Article171 1940-06-27 8 Changes In Raffles College Syllabus To the Editor of the Straits Times Sir,—With attention once more drawn towards Raffles College, any letter concerning it in the Press should certainly be read. As an old graduate, my Interest in the College Is still alive. I have noted with interest171 words
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Letters To The Editor
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Letter263 1940-06-27 8 Perfect Cloak For Enemy Agents To the Editor of the Straits Times Sir,—Some days ago "Groggy Ally 1' stated in his letter to ycur paper thai "Jews as Nazi spies just cannot be." But the po.ni is that Nazi spies as Jews just can be, and in many263 words
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Letter182 1940-06-27 8 Wives Who Draw Pay For Helping The Cause To the Editor of the Straits Times Sir,—l read with interest, and heartily commend the many letters which appear regarding the freedom allowed to the many refugees meanwhile accepting the hospitality of this British Colony. Why is nothing being done?182 words
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Letter349 1940-06-27 8 How Will Volunteers And Conscripts Be Treated To the Editor of the Straits Times Sir,—Pardon my encroaching upon your valuable space for a matter which, in comparison with the momentous events of the day, would appear to be trivial. A rumour which has lately become so prevalent as349 words
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Letter777 1940-06-27 8 Mistake Of Versailles Must Not Be Repeated To the Editor of the Straits Times Sir.—" Germany is fighting for the removal of an injustice, the others are fighting for its preservation." These are the last words one hears in every broadcast of news in English from the Berlin777 words
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Letter155 1940-06-27 8 Verey Lights To Help Defenders To the Editor of the Straits Times Sir,—Fools rush in where angels fear to tread—nevertheless I have a suggestion! I have seen a considerable amount of night bombing and anti-aircraft and fighter defence. Undoubtedly darkness is the raider's ally. Although a searchlight helps155 words
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Letter311 1940-06-27 8 A Frenchman's Call To His Compatriots To the Editor of the Straits Times Sir,—A self-appointed government of traitors has njw handed France to Hitler. It is not a capitulation, but a pre-arranged plan. For the firs; time in history, a country has been taken by Oie enemy without311 words
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Letter334 1940-06-27 8 Sympathy For The Bordeaux Government To the Editor of the Straits Times Sir.—Your leading article of June 24 was deplorable in so far as it accused the Bordeaux Government of "the greatest betrayal in history" for the violation of certain pledges by its capitulation to Nazi Germany. Marshal334 words
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Letter153 1940-06-27 8 China Fights On After Three Years To the Editor of the Straits Times Sir,—Another Western Power, one of the biggest, with a fine military tradition and a powerful Ally fighting beside her, has succumbed to Nazi invasion. This nation is reported to hay« said that she was beaten by153 words
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Advertisement144 1940-06-27 8 Here's a Device to Save Lena I Strains and Breakage. THIS SCREWLESS CONSTRUCTION is only obtainable from Han Sin Optical House Manufacturing Ophthalmic Opticians I'HONE 6383. 325, N.-.rt.;-) Bridge. Road. Singapore. Branch 113, High St.. K. Lumpur. I wb\ \VI IJBb8& x^rafci'. xWlwi W.P.S. 1 "HOMELITE" PORTABLE ELECTRIC GENERATING PLANT144 words
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Advertisement76 1940-06-27 8 Will' WE LOVE AND HATE by David Sraburv In this book the Reader will find selfcvaluatlng quizzes of a sort that have been found helpful and genuinely revealing. By answering the questions conscientiously, h? will be able to form an accurate idea of his emotional propensities. 500 Pages bound In76 words
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1166 1940-06-27 9 War Minister On Enemy Assault COUNTER-ATTACKS ON GERMANY PROMISED Britain Now A Fortress Until Offensive Ready Until Ready IN a stirring broadcast speech last night, Mr. Anthony Eden, the War Minister, said the time was approaching for the enemy to launch an assaultReuter - 1,166 words
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Article137 1940-06-27 9 Not Doing Any Business With Foreign Powers Washington, June 26. THE break-down in the negotiations 1 with Henry Ford for the manufacture of aeroplane engines for both Britain and the United States does not affect possible future orders for planes and engines for the United States,Reuter - 137 words
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65 1940-06-27 9 Kunming, June 27. THE authori.ies in French Indo-China are discussing arrangements for the early resumption of the goods traffic on the Yunnan railway,'Reuter learns from well-informed circles. Meanwhile the passenger and first class mail traffic is proceeding normally. It is leirned that the situation inReuter - 65 words
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Article502 1940-06-27 9 Britain Ready To Fight For Years London, June 27. CUPPLIES of munitions from America are now reaching Great Britain in large quantities, and there is complete disagreement in authoritative quarters here with the suggestion made In a statement to the Press in Washington by Senator KeyReuter - 502 words
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Article62 1940-06-27 9 London, June 27. IT was learned in London last night that there is absolutely no truth in reports from abroad that Sir Samuel Hoare, special envoy to Spain, has brought up the question of peace or armistice terms in Madrid. On the contrary, Sir SamuelReuter - 62 words
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Article293 1940-06-27 9 Arms Speed Up No Foreign War Philadelphia, June 26. T"HE Republican Party's election platform as prepared by the resolutions committee of the national convention declares that the Republican Party stands lor Americanism, preparedness in peace, no foreign war, and an army and navy so strong that no unfriendly293 words
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62 1940-06-27 9 Washington, June 26. PRESIDENT Roosevelt to-day signed a Bill authorizing the Reconstruction Finance Corporation to finance the acquisition of materials and equipment for national defence. The bill enables the Corporation to return $300,000,000 of its capital to the Treasury and to lend up toReuter - 62 words
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571 1940-06-27 9 London, June 27. A UTHORITATIVE circles in London regard the armistice terms dictated by Italy to France as deceptive. At first glance it might be thought they are not severe, but it must be remembered that these are only provisions to cover the interimBritish Wireless - 571 words
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Article84 1940-06-27 9 Soviet Embassy Has Narrow Escape Chungking, June 27. ABOUT 120 Japanese planes heavily bombed the western luburbs of Chungking at noon yesterday. The raiders met with intense anti-aircraft fire. Four groups of raiders followed in rapid succession, one of which bombed a point above the StandardReuter - 84 words
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Article, Illustration328 1940-06-27 9 Aircraft Works At Bremen Hit London. June 27. THE latest Air Ministry communique states that on Tuesday night K.A.I'. bombers continued their attacks on enemy aerodromes, tail communications and other military objectives in Holland and NorthWest Germany. Heavy attacks were made on aerodromes at Arnhiem andReuter - 328 words
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Advertisement83 1940-06-27 9 OTHER CABLES in pages 5, 7, 12, 13, 14 and 16 TOOTH S K.B. LAGER BEER This famous Australian Beer is now available at all the principal Hotels, Restaurants and Cafes in Singapore, including the following: RAFFLES HOTEL ADELPHI HOTEL SEAVIEW HOTEL AIRPORT HOTEL ORANJE HOTEL REX HOTEL STATION HOTEL83 words
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Article680 1940-06-27 10 £250,000 Has Now Beei Remitted To London $10,000 GIFTS FROM FORD COMPANY PAJAM LTD. THE War Fund last night passed the $2^. million mark 1 To-day's total of $2,525,889, shows an increase of $33,14. over the total reported yesterday. On the instructions of the680 words
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Article127 1940-06-27 10 EM KRTA1NMENTS and other J functions arranged in aid of The War Fund will be listed daily in this diary, but it is a condition of inclusion in the list that the entire pro- ceeds shall be given to the Fund. You can support these functions In127 words
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Article324 1940-06-27 10 Entertainments War Duties THE Entertainments War Duties 1 Ordinance will come into force < in Singapore on Monday. There will be no duty on a price of admission which does not exceed J i:". cents. It was previously announced that the rate of duty on the price324 words
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Article24 1940-06-27 10 Tlie Food Supply Office will be removed to the Food Controller's O.lice. firjt floor. H. M. Custom House. Maxwell Road. Singapore, as from Mond.ty.24 words
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Article139 1940-06-27 10 SINGAPORE. UUII.I* IIOl'l Dinner Duee Informal) 8 p.m. to Miilnmht GA1CUICK I III A I Kt. (iLVL.VM. -out. No Show Tonight Glil.ti WOKl.n (i to 9 p.m. to Midnight. Honolulu. Sky: The Crowd Roars. BAPPf WCBLD Happy Cabaret: Bpeclal Blackout Danee— to 13 p.m. NEW WOULD Black-OUt. No Show.139 words
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Article, Illustration339 1940-06-27 10 But Some Did N Hear Sirens CORRECTION C DEFECTS TO-NIGH i DREUM1NARY reports of L night's black-out exercise ini cate that while it was successfi the Singapore masses have *t much to learn. People ciowded the streets in certa areas and failed to get off when U curfew339 words
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Article273 1940-06-27 10 At The Cinema "Rebecca" (Laurence Olivier and Joan Fontaine) Selznick International. Directed by Alfred Hitchcock. At the Cathay. ALL the sinister atmosphere of the great house of Manderby and the j shadow of a dead woman. Rebecca, hanging over the lives of two people has been273 words
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Article270 1940-06-27 10 I ford Motor Co. of Malaya Ltd 10,000. Pajam Ltd 10,000 Transferred from Penang 3,354.o4 •Mrs. A. S. Shooker 2,000 Singapore Amateur Football Association 1 .").">/ !0 Teluk Anson Rubber Estate Ltd. l.OUO Aver Pcnas Rubber Estate Ltd. 1,000 Quek Kee Suan (Malacca) 500 Sasil Kstate270 words
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353 1940-06-27 10 Applications For Exemption From Volunteer Training WITHOUT any preliminaries and live minutes before they were due to open, the Singapore Tribunal began its session at the old Supreme Court building this morning to consider more than 300 applications for exemption from training under the Local353 words
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Article88 1940-06-27 10 (From Our Own Correspondent) Penang. June 27. MR. l> D. Chelliah, headmaster of the Anglo-Chinese High School, Penang. has received a cable intimating that the University of London has conferred on him the degree of Doctor of Philosophy. He submitted a thesis on the education policy88 words
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Article79 1940-06-27 10 Gibraltar, June 27. ACCORDING to a reliable source, French warships at Casablanca. French Morocco, and public buildings there are flying flags at half-mast. I It is added that all French units have assured Gen. Nogues, the '< High Commissioner of French I Morocco, of their firm determination toReuter - 79 words
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Article371 1940-06-27 10 Arrangements For Disposal FATE OF FIAT STOCK NOT YET DECIDED fHE Custodian of Enemy Property, Mr. B. F. Bridges, is considering the best method of disposing of the stock and plant, of the Fiat S.A.. the biggest Italian motor firm in Malaya, which was taken over immediately371 words
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80 1940-06-27 10 IT is considered that in the present emergency it is necessary to train volunteers at full strength so far as possible and to provide for special training," states the acting Legal Adviser Johore, Mr. R. Moor, in the Objects and Reasons for the Local Forces80 words
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Advertisement20 1940-06-27 10 SELLAR. -To Roma June, wife of Jamc Gordon Sellar on June 27, 1040. at tho Maternity Hospital, Singapore, a daughter20 words
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Advertisement85 1940-06-27 10 f All STIIllj 4Q timwnilei per gallon AND ARE DESIGNED FOR HEAVY DUTY WORK WITH ALL f EQUIPMENT SUITED TO THE SEVEREST CONDITIONS. FEATURES: Powerful 27 H.P. overhead valve engine, designed for maximum power at low engine speeds. Lockheed Hydraulic Brakes, giving maximum safety. 0 Heavy duty 4-speed transmission incorporating85 words
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Article328 1940-06-27 11 Effort To Release Men For Volunteer Training ALL VACATION LEAVE HAS BEEN SUSPENDED CTANDARD Government office hours in the Straits Settlements will be lengthened by one hour from Monday. They will be from 8.30 a.m. to 4..30 p.m.—instead of 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. This step328 words
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Article196 1940-06-27 11 Rangoon Grades Show Decrease IN an order made yesterday, the Food Controller has fixed new maximum prices for the sale of rice. It has been possible to reduce the prices of all grades of Rangoon white rice, Rangoon parboiled rice and Negapatam parboiled rice, but slight196 words
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146 1940-06-27 11 SOME of Singapore's outstanding features the Botanical Gardens, the Supreme Court and street scenes have been filmed In colour by Mr. Francis R. Line, an American cameraman who arrived here a few days ago, fresh from adventures in Finland and Lapland, where he made colour146 words
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Article127 1940-06-27 11 AT the tenth annual general meeting of the Singapore Buddhist Association the following office-bearers were elected: Patrons: Yen. Narada, K. Gunaratna, M. M. Mahaweera and Mr. M. S. Waidyasuriya. President: Mr. P. H. Sirisena; Vice-President: Messrs. F. Sena, G. E. Perera and H. D. Kulasena; Hon. Secretary:127 words
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Article28 1940-06-27 11 AN interesting feature, "Spitfires over Britain," giving the story of the Home Defence Squadrons, will be given in the BBC. Overseas programme tonight at 7.35.28 words
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Article, Illustration148 1940-06-27 11 Assurances In Federal Council (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, June 26. CPEAKING on the motion for the v adjournment of the Federal Council to-day, Mr. S. B. Palmer, the planting member, asked whether Government was considering the question of arranging for children in Britain whose parents148 words
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Article185 1940-06-27 11 A 61-YEAR-OLD woman who quarrelled with her son after she had been accused of stealing $150 from him. and who then left the house to live in the open air, was sent to the house of de- tention by Mr. T. L. Tan, acting185 words
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Article118 1940-06-27 11 "UE told us to go out ana enjoy our- selves. When we returned, we I found him dead, hanging by a rope from a beam of the tongkang," said Loke Ting Soon, a tongkang worker, in the coroner's court yesterday. The acting coroner. Mr. Walter Mac-118 words
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70 1940-06-27 11 CYRIL WILKINS FRERICKS, a 38-year-cld British subject, alleged to have cheated P. Given-Wilson, a Euro- i pean, of $55 by representing that he could sell a motor-car, was discharged by Mr. J. G. Rappoport, the third i magistrate, yesterday. Frerieks, who had claimed trial to70 words
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Article43 1940-06-27 11 MR. HOMI MISTRY, a 23-year-old Indian cameraman and technical adviser to Hollywood film studios, arrived in Singapore by the President Garfleld yesterday en route to India, where he is to find material for pictures with Indian backgrounds for Hollywood.43 words
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Article106 1940-06-27 11 r 1 steal a bicycle "is one of the simplest offences," but it is difficult to trace the offender and the police do n ot recover the number they would like to, stated Court Inspector G. C. Ripley in the Singapore second court yesterday. Appearing before Mr.106 words
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258 1940-06-27 11 ALLEGING that they were repeatedly assaulted by two Chinese police inspectors after having been arrested and handcuffed for a reason unknown to them, two Malays, Sahari bin Karsono and Muslin bin Taib, who are complainants in the case in which Inspector Chua Keng Lin258 words
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Article120 1940-06-27 11 ARRESTED in Senggarang. Batu Pahat, on Saturday, in connection with a latal shooting allray in Cecil Street, Singapore, Tan Tian Peng, a 27-year-old Hokki^n. fared an allegation of murder when he appeared before Mr. J. G. Rappopnrt. Singapore third magistrate, yesterday. Court Inspector D. R. Cowie120 words
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Advertisement90 1940-06-27 11 A Tuan Besar up in Kinta Said to his boy. "Sahaya mir.ta Beer banyak sedap; "U.B. punya chap" Said the boy "Ada baik buat chinta' BEER Trading Co., Ltd., Agents In all sizes from portables V^9 to full size machines, up to 26 inch carriages. JJ wtMmil Special rates for90 words
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Advertisement267 1940-06-27 11 _-rj*sr c 'rp^S^, vßt'.'v:: SILKENTEX. Sa^. hR-- '■■>' DCnCIiwCTC Dtuanttia »VA A *Jkfrs^ J*l 54.95 each. sWN^A^^C^T.^ JX^ \K Size 90 x 100 Hemmed SILKENTEX Hemmed Pillow Cases 20 Z3O Price $I. SO each Hemstitched Price $Z.ZS each SNOW WHITE BEDLINEN Guaranteed for Excellence Service and Good appearance. Size 64267 words
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Article, Illustration219 1940-06-27 12 Local Speaker On j Precious Stone COE3ER" Kain, the R.A.F. ace pilot who was recently killed on active service, always carried a Maori jade charm, Mr. John Galvin told Singapore Rotarians when he spoke on the history and significance of the precious stone yesterday. About219 words
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926 1940-06-27 12 To See That No Goods Are Forwarded To Chungking ARMY AND NAVY MEN ARE INCLUDED IN DELEGATION Tokio, June 26. IN accordance with the Franco-Japanese agreement for| the prohibition of transportation of goods and materials through French Indo-China to Chungking, the Japanese War, Navy,Reuter - 926 words
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Article65 1940-06-27 12 Tokio. Jane 26. THK Foreign Office spokesman declared that Japan has recognized only the Petain Government with which to negotiate on French Indo-Cliina issues. The Petain Government at Bordeaux had already agreed not to supply arms to Gen. Chiang Kaishek from French Indo-China. but this agreementReuter - 65 words
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Article77 1940-06-27 12 (From Our Own Correspondent Malacca. June 26. SEVEN HUNDRED tona of rubber were destroyed in a flre which broke out this morning in a smokehouse arid factory belonging to a Chines" firm at Bachangf. Volumes of thick black smoke rose as the stacks of rubber77 words
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Advertisement122 1940-06-27 12 DO YOU NEED GLASSES? Thompson fertiiied Frames and Mounting; 'MB^^^^L are priced 53.00—55.00 jWfc^r-~A. and 57.00. The cost of tt the lenses depends on .Tour eyesight needs. X\ THOMPSON OPTICAL CO. (Jualilied Eyesight Specialists. 4, AKCADE BI,IX;.. 'PHONE ::0U:!. It. A. Thompson, Dr. of Ocular Science BS years' European Clinical122 words
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Advertisement157 1940-06-27 12 WORLD v/m CVJM precision 1M WATCH WYvJtICX. "MARME'Staybn'fe Stcef CK.2o64(Gw«s)sssjOO CK.2086(t« t /««>565.00 %^aßk SOLE fICENTS /O FOB MBLRYB B.RoeS|LVII 5I N B~P"P" ORE '__JJLn.H.J_P_QnrN' G CLEVER $^V KODAK' J^iPP&. 1 OB The SIX-20 "KODAK" JUNIOR— just j^P Bp 'H* the camera for you if you want something St JH157 words
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Article290 1940-06-27 13 Bordeaux The Armistice 'it Merely Recognises End Of Hostilities' B:rdcaux, June 26. A STATEMENT issued by the Havas news agency declares that the Frenfh Government has no indication as to what the peace treaty will be. It is considered, however, that no study of this peace treaty should be undertakenReuter - 290 words
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54 1940-06-27 13 London, June 16. i I i- believed iii official London circles that French coal mines were flooded before the German annies occupied northern l'r.ince. Large petrol stocks were destroyed during the Hrst five weeks of the German offensive, but no doubt a good dealReuter - 54 words
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900 1940-06-27 13 Large Parts Of Colonial Empire Also To Be In Enemy's Hands Rome, June 26. THE terms of the Franco-Italian armistice were published here last night. The effect of the terms is that the southern part of France as well as certain parts of the FrenchReuter - 900 words
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127 1940-06-27 13 Philadelphia, June 26. '"YHE spectre of the most disastrous famine in history," is hanging over Europe, declared Mr. Herbert Hoover, ex-President of the United States, at a Press conference to-day. He said: "If the war continues for many months the problemReuter - 127 words
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Article79 1940-06-27 13 London, June 26. "IT is not in the public interest to publish any informa'lon on this subject, declared Mr. R. Law, UnderSscretary of the War Office, replying in the Hous2 of Common j to an inquiry as to how many persons had been shot forReuter - 79 words
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Article125 1940-06-27 13 Gen. De Gaulle Forming Volunteer Legion GEN. DE GAULLE announced in London yesterday that he was forming a French Volunteer Legion of French officers and men now in Britain. The Legion has the full support of the British Government, and arrangements are being made forReuter - 125 words
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119 1940-06-27 13 Blockade Extended To Occupied France London, June 2C. IT is learned In authoritative circles in London that now France has com; to terms with Germany and Italy, the economic blockade exercised by the Allies will now be applied to the occupied zone in France. Ships carrying exports or imports seekingReuter - 119 words
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Article118 1940-06-27 13 NO JOY IN FRANCE AT CEASE FIRE Negotiations Were Kepi From The People THE New York Herald-Tribune, commenting on the fact that tru French people were not told of the Armistice terms until Tuesday night, says that apparently th; Bordeau:. Government has been afraid of its own people. The GovernmentReuter - 118 words
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115 1940-06-27 13 London, June 26. SERVICES in the Tangier administration are reported to be functioning normally," daaared Mr. R. A. Butler. Undcr-Secretary for Foreign Allnir.--, replying to a question in th> House of Commons to-day. Asked If the Government were alive to the grave responsibility of trusting aReuter - 115 words
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124 1940-06-27 13 ARMS FOR CHINA VIA BURMA HONG KONG London, June 26. 1*HE Japanese Government's request to Great Britain to take effective measures to stop all supplies of war materials to China through Burma and Hong Kong has been received In London from Sir Robert Craigie, British Ambassador In Tokio, says Reuters'Reuter - 124 words
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Advertisement482 1940-06-27 13 End Rheumatism While You Sleep L ZJ&' hl""<> H'poisoncd through /*TS^ljs'''J faulty kidney action. Other **NCs-V -J,\" Inn Joints and Llmbi, Scl.ttica, Neuritis, Lumbago, Circles under Eyes, Burning, Itching Pns* nary medicines can't help much becau t to the root cauna ol Urn trouble, •J'lio Cystex trrntm. Nt Is ipeclally482 words
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Advertisement458 1940-06-27 13 SPEND TIME TO-DAY MONEY ADVANCEMENT TO MORROW *f ONLY THE QUAL| (JLLS?*f FIED SUCCEED \v%'/ VL^SmF Tr.Un now through JwL^JBQB TITMAN'S CorresVB^ iff^CTl pondence Courses /ir'F^ for your own advancement. Pitman's ri-cord of successful students M tmer/un'Jed Tens of HWMtllHtl in the past 70 years have been Indued for important458 words
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520 1940-06-27 14 Four Persons Killed 13 Injured: Damage To Property Not Serious London, June 26. TT is officially stated that four were killed and 13 injured and at least five enemy planes were shot down when German bombers raided several districts in England520 words
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Article488 1940-06-27 14 Three Nazi Bombers Brought Down Louden, June 26. The Air Ministry also announces that during yesterday offensive patrols were flown by R.A.F. fighters over enemy aerodromes near the French coast. One of our patrols encountered a much larger formation of enemy flghterj and shot downReuter - 488 words
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Article53 1940-06-27 14 Simla. June 26 |T is officially announced that the loss of the 660-ton escort vessel Pathan. of the Royal Indian Navy, reported two days ago. was due to enemy action. Two officers and three ratings were killed and one officer and seven ratings were53 words
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Article56 1940-06-27 14 (From Our Own Correspondent) Johore Bahru, June 25. JOHORE will be represented by the following in the Malaya Cup match against the R.A.F. at the Trade School ground, Johore Bahru, on Saturday. Mohd. Noor; Matafoz. Mohd. Tamby: Wan Rahim, Harun, Yahya or Hashim; Osman, Rahman56 words
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234 1940-06-27 14 Colony Beat States In MacKray Cup MALAYAN POLO AT KUALA LUMPUR PLAYING on a rather wet ground the Colony beat the Malay States by seven goals to two In a polo match, under the auspices of the Malayan Polo Association, for the MacKray Cup at Kuala Lumpur on Sunday. There234 words
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Article198 1940-06-27 14 F'OR the first time In the history of the Malayan Polo Association i woman played in a polo tournament. She was Mrs. T. D. Ensor, who played for the Selangor Pessimists against the Pahang "B" team in the first round of the Russell Shield at198 words
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Article278 1940-06-27 14 Annual Football At Medical College HOLDERS of the Yik Woh Hing Cup. the Juniors retained the trophy, yesterday when they beat the Seniors by one goal to nil in the annual Medical College soccer match. While the match was interesting It did n-t prove to b3 as278 words
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Advertisement207 1940-06-27 14 "TUNNjtL" BEST BRITISH PORTLAND CEMENT Obtainable I in four I qualities I RAPID HARDENING SUBMARINE STANDARD RED ISEB BY THE P.W.D. MILITARY AND CIVIL AUTHORITIES Sole Agents: PATERSON, SIMONS CO., LTD. SINGAPORE K. LUMPUR PENANG. WPS. 4 Eczema Itch Killed in 7 Minutes TOUT skin has nearly 50 million tiny207 words
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Advertisement149 1940-06-27 14 compound of Halibut Liver Oil and fresh rafjl iS|^^^p^T orange juice which completely eliminate.; jwglpgSfes^lJ AN ALLENBURY PRODUCT. jk Agents BARLOW 6c COMPANY ffc^jjll S i n g a n o r e, Kuala Lumpur, and ipoh r O l^^tSffiffifflB 5 A I fr ukS SiISS ■■■■ffiHfl JfcSC^^y^S^S*^ Mi I'll149 words
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Article, Illustration23 1940-06-27 15 Trainer G. S. Magill, who sent out two winners, Pat Burke and The (utter, in yesterday's races r.t Kuala Lumpur.23 words
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390 1940-06-27 15 Selangor Win Triangular Athletics ■Prom Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, June 24. IN the triangular athletic competition held yesterday at the stadium fcetween teams from the Selangor Amateur Athletic Association, the Police Depot and the Punjab Regiment, the Selangor team emerged victors. They scored 28 points against the 20 points390 words
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Article92 1940-06-27 15 OK Friday at the Royal Singapore Yacht Club there wili be the usual rapes ior all classes, starting at 5.25 On Sunday the "C" class will sail the second race for the Club Burgee, itartlng at 9.50 a.m. The "A" Ciass will sail the second92 words
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1783 1940-06-27 15 Several Good Dividends In Second Day's Racing (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, June 26. A BIG upset in the second race by Benedict, who paid $110 on the win tote, was one of the features of this afternoon's racing here in the second day1,783 words
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Article28 1940-06-27 15 COCCER: reserve division, Royal <J Navy vs. Malays, stadium; second division (a), R.A. (8.M.) vs. Malaya Signals, Blakan Mati: Force Emu vs. Malay Regiment, S.C.C.28 words
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Article68 1940-06-27 15 A FOOTBALL match will be played on the padang to-day between the Malay Regiment and Headquarters Force Emu "the Indian Army Force In Singapore). At this matcli shots will be taken for a film of the Indian troops which is being made for exhibition in68 words
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481 1940-06-27 15 S.R.C 2 S.C.C 1. MEETING at the stadium yesterday in the second round of *"*the league (first division), the S.R.C. defeated their padang rivals by two goals to one. In ttw first round, played on the Cricket Club's ground, the points were shared, each481 words
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Advertisement141 1940-06-27 15 Vo(fttkt:tteT)M'e "fl I mm w mm m WATCH c^^^^^/ I" I T*e/cafoHf COLUMN TlGEPfasfead fICTIVITY A Advt. of TIGER prize medal BEER Cjß TB-S3 fcjJgJj HAPPY WORLD (covered) STADIUM a FRIDAY, 28th JUNE 1940 at 9 p.m. tf-. C.S. SEE PRESENTS V f^A, AN ALL-STAR CARD F fflk Wl AN141 words
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Article290 1940-06-27 16 Heavy Artillery Moved From Pacific To Atlantic Coast Panama. June 26. THE United States has mined both ends of the Panama Canal and moved heavy artillerj*- from the Pacific to the Atlantic coast. An atmosphere of intense vigilance pervades the whole Canal zone. Particular significance290 words
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Article73 1940-06-27 16 Madrid, June 26. 'pHE Duke and Duchess of Windsor received journalists at the British Embassy to-day. The Duke said that they travelled by road from Antibes to Barcelona from four in the morning: till 11 o'clock at night. They had left all their possessions in France afterReuter - 73 words
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Article46 1940-06-27 16 London, June 26. Fhas n:w been arranged that af.er the Minister of Supply, Mr. Herbert Morrison, has made a statement on the work of his department to-morrow in the House of Commons, the subsequent discussion will take place in a secret sess'on.—British Wireless.British Wireless - 46 words
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74 1940-06-27 16 New York, June 26. THE Washington correspondent of the New York Times says it is reported in well-informed diplomatic circles in Washington that Germany has an agreement with Russia whereby Russia will be permitted to take Bessarabia from Rumania. It is statedReuter - 74 words
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Article197 1940-06-27 16 Material Help For Britain But No U.S. Entry Into War, Says Hoover O PEAKING at the Republican I Party's Convention at Philadelphia yesterday, Mr. Herbert C. Hoover, former president of the United States, suggested that the American people should give Britain and the others who were fighting for freedom allReuter - 197 words
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Article169 1940-06-27 16 The Times On German I Press Attacks •yHE German Press has now turned I its attention to the coming attacfc on Britain. "And now against Britain," says a Berlin newspaper, adding: Germany is now at England's doors, dominated by immutable determination to break cpen these doorsReuter - 169 words
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Article39 1940-06-27 16 Washington, June 26. TPHE U.S. Navy Department reveals that the cruiser Omaha and the destroyers Barry and Goff have sailed very recently for Portugal to relieve the existing U.S. squadron of the same etrpnath Rpntpr39 words
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254 1940-06-27 16 Landing At A Number Of Points: Contact Made With Germans THE Ministry of Information announced in London yester- day that British raiding troops carried out successful reconnaissances of enemy coast line on Tuesday. In co-operation with the Royal Air Force, the British raiders landedReuter - 254 words
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Article16 1940-06-27 16 Washington, June 26. PRESIDENT Roosevelt to-day signed the $4,702,000,000 tax til!.—Reutsr.Reuter - 16 words
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Article118 1940-06-27 16 London, June 26. IT is learned that many thousands of Polish troops who fought, with the French armies and the B.E.F. in France and were brought to Britain when it became evident that France wai seeking an armistire are now being reorganized and re-formed in thisReuter - 118 words
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Article31 1940-06-27 16 CANADIANS CHILDREN FROM EUROPE Ottawa, June 26. IT is reported that a nation-wida survey shows that there are homes in Canada for 100.000 refugee and evacuated children from Britain and elsewhere.—Reuter.Reuter - 31 words
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Advertisement183 1940-06-27 16 BEE CHOW CO. (Merchant Tailor) Cut and fit specialists 21, Chulia Street Tel. 6535. HERE IS A TYPEWRITER WHICH PROVIDES WRITING PERFECTION <g| fe^ WITH SILENCE Bp^^N>) 1. Perfect visibility of writing noise eliminated. /;V:)y//- /-y 2. Exceptionally light touch. Speed without effort. l]^ "A:\; :^^A^. 3. Kind to nerves183 words
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Advertisement129 1940-06-27 16 ELLISON S. EZEKIEL tic CO; QUALIFIED OPTIIALMIC OPTICIANS. S. CAPITOL BUILDING. SINGAPORE. WHETHER YOUR CAR IS STARTING y RUNNING J^k iaaaaaM< —^O^^ SHELL MOTOR OIL I UstaysonTHEJOBII TT Shell Motor Oil U tuch o good oil for your deruation oJ water formed by combustion ecu because Uit refined by the129 words
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Title Section17 1940-06-27 1 in A Malayan Bungalow STRAITS TIMES WEEKLY SUPPLEMENT EIGHT PAGES SINGAPORE, THURSDAY. JUNE 27, 1940 No 2:;o17 words
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Article, Illustration1243 1940-06-27 1 Europeans Should Go Back To Normal TN the topsy-turvey world in which we live we Europeans usually start from the top and work down. We grumble about the increased cost of living, but we do nothing to decrease our expenses. Our relations in England don't grumble. They pay an enormous1,243 words
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Article, Illustration65 1940-06-27 1 THE host of new plastics may have been invented for the building trades and "heavy" manufacturers, but Dame Fashion has helped herself to many of these new fabrics to make gadgets for the women. Up front in the parade is this pair of lucite hairpins, thrust65 words
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Article796 1940-06-27 1 [MODERN Chinese girls fall in love too freely, for nowadays, to be in love seems to be very fashionable. We hear such sentimental confessions as "Yes, I am terribly in love, so much so that I am willing to sacrifice anything." We hear so many796 words
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Advertisement63 1940-06-27 1 A Smart Selection ox Gown* £or every occasion at Capitol Rldgs: S'poro: rhone XB3B. We acute $)SS*ilsl P4T-A-CAKC NOW- FOR THE GROWN-UPS AKIERNfXJN TEA 'A' PEEK FREAN ASSORTED ASSORTED CREAMS DAY BY DAY ASSORTED TWIGLETS CHEESELETS "VITA-WEAT" !Ref?d.> CRISPnREAD ETC., ETC. MADE BY PEEK FREAN CO., LTD. MAKERS OF FAMOUS63 words
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Advertisement161 1940-06-27 1 ~ruJ.G UA 7VT? r LINGERIE LI HANDKEaCI'iI 18. BATTERY ROAD, FIRST FLOOR PHONE 714 3 lfl§* j JKPI (jveru bahij should have OVALTINE Rusks Baby YvciU? |M I 1" r 'OvstttaW Kuaks. <- ct form ot "Ever since she started having them at nisk. Just crisp enough to ensure corflve161 words
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2083 1940-06-27 2 Nurse Elizabeth - Nurse Elizabeth By MURSE Elizabeth has had expert training in the care of infants and young children. If you have any pfonlems connected with babies or young children and would iike her help write to Nurse Elizabeth, c o Women's Supplement, Straits Times, Cecil2,083 words
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Article153 1940-06-27 2 IJERE is a recipe for a delicious cheese: Put a handful of sage and parsley leaves, lightly crushed, Into a quart of new milk, and leave all night. In the morning strain away the leaves, add half a pint of cream to the milk, warm to blood heat,153 words
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Article92 1940-06-27 2 IF you have a light hand at cookIng, you can make a delicious souffle with a small piece of calves' liver. The liver is first minced, chopped parsley, salt and pepper added.- and then cooked gently for eight minutes in a small saucepan. Stir now and then. Next92 words
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Article173 1940-06-27 2 A RECIPE from Britanny may be useful where there is a family of children to keep well fed and healthy. Children need but liLtle meat, and their soup or broth need not nece:sarly be mad 2 from meat stock. To make the soup, seal: half a pound of173 words
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Article87 1940-06-27 2 •THE principle of the new frying pan whese base is covered with little dents makes for greater economy. The dented base is an Ingenious way of lifting meat or food to allow a free passage of tat underneath. Besides the usual l:;ng-handled frying pan, there Is a pan87 words
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Advertisement310 1940-06-27 2 WE'RE ECSTATIC JSi^vj^N/ ABOUT THIS SUMMER fiCJLfJs^gSLQjf^iS Because rc:-liaps not for all time will I VVKI I yea asaitl find K0 UNCOMPROMISINGLY. VrfHfSfvTffjfifrhP GLAMOROUS A COLLECTION OF SUMMER ~m&Jsz?Mmr lIATE! lar e hats sma!l hats > tai!orcd or (^yflSllMUlßgS^ flowered they 're all here for YOU to choose. vs v»*%^oi2»S-310 words
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Advertisement248 1940-06-27 2 CHEAPER IN THE END v A perm well done is iuapcr than a oh. ap w. (\jjp t-. i: nn done twice. You (rf^Jßi l vc >id acid burns nnrl W*S<£>L r ancl teiSt i m P° r P»nn I iur I J appointment now. R:- $3, SlO and ?13.30248 words
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Article470 1940-06-27 3 I By I Straits Times London Woman Correspondent IUOST of the pretty new IVI overalls this year are of the skirt-and-bib type, or you may choose one in the shape of a smock. Smocks in spun rayon are all bright and becoming this season, and their extra470 words
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Article, Illustration32 1940-06-27 3 'THE King's Birchday public holiday was chosen as the date for a in P rfr the Patriotic and war Funds. n, c picture showfsome rt'^e'Xlh'to'aie'duT 132 words
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Article68 1940-06-27 3 Teacloths From Handkerchiefs A SURPLUS of linen handkerchiefs rv perhaps embroidered by hand is sometimes the consequence of a Birthday or excessive buying hi the past. Take, say, nine of them and make a very dainty teacloth by Joining them together to form a square. They may be ***** stitched68 words
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Article73 1940-06-27 3 A MONO the new dress Jewellery. tx colour Uas fashionable as glitter. We see "ropes" consisting of many strands of multi-coloured beads twisted together to form a neck ornament. Coloured china leaves with tiny china flowers Jingle together on a gilt chain to make a collar." If you73 words
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Advertisement211 1940-06-27 3 FROM THE PICK TEAS/ F.aoli of these tie difTereni'« Mty^y\ in flavour In ■^PIPm Masterpiece of '^T^B the Blonder" /jSpf^ E. V v Grown In the Nl]»irn Mountains of Southern India. WHITE ENSIGN RED ENSIGN FAMILY MIXTURE SOLI AGENTS JOSEPH TRAVERS A SONS LTD. OSETI S iaUfIS£ SI2E HITLERS COBBLE211 words
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Advertisement180 1940-06-27 3 <^X*y-> SHADOW ls\ LACES I ftm IWl^ BEAUTIFUL EXCLUSIVE f i: IllifltfP^ SEE THEM DISPLAYED !wi wtw^l fW IN OUR SHOW WINDOW fi If Ald9^2 FOLLOW! XG COLOURS:— /&VJBp AIJjJ WHITE BLACK Aj*H&sSß navy ECRU fcl- £Wfc2£s^!3^» BLUE fuschia I »J!tmm*mi&&&* london tan KOJ ROSE PINK IF YOU'RE SMART YOU'LL180 words
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Article, Illustration2644 1940-06-27 4 By Straits Times London Woman Correspondent May 23rd, 1940. QUEEN Wilhelmina is surprising everyone by her energy and industry. Our Royal circle knew well that she was a remarkable woman, but even they are amazed at the way in which she has taken hold of Dutch2,644 words
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Advertisement419 1940-06-27 4 It Seemed Like AM imPIA says Miss Rumsey ITI I ICI Vl V of London. England I ACTUALLY LOOKED YOUNGER fIN A WEEK k Whole appearance changed I looks twice as attractive. Friends positively envious of her marvellous complexion Actual photograph of Ml»» :^P Margot Rumsey before thii one week419 words
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Advertisement273 1940-06-27 4 *»Ok m JZ 123 m a Hi J9 X■* m it your problem a natural tendency j9 m to put on weight? If $o, you fan •olve it without fasting, dieting I or violent exercise. Just tak« B two Bile Beans regularly every night at bedtime and you'll slim While273 words
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Advertisement143 1940-06-27 5 When babyhood is over the wise 1 mother continues the daily ration of N Lactogen. Lactogen supplies the A^mineral salts required for the fur- ther development of strong teeth, fv& dense bone and firm muscle, as well y^ 'X as the bases of nourishment— protein, sfl f\ >^v carbohydrate and143 words
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Article, Illustration519 1940-06-27 6 Any Shape You Fancy IF you can crochet, you can make attractive hand-bags from wool or knitting cotton. Round, semi-circular, oblong, or square any shape you fancy can quickly be produced. Use a medium hook, and either 4 ply wool or knitting cotton, which you can get in519 words
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Article, Illustration27 1940-06-27 6 DROWN w'th dull pink makes an effective colcur-contrast. This three-piece suit in brown-pink material is an example of the smartest thing in the season's tailoring.27 words
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Article193 1940-06-27 6 A REALLY good hair-brush is such a boon that it deserves all consideration. If you want to clean the brush quickly, rub some flour into the bristles, leave for five or ten minutes, and then shake well to get rid of all the flour that has taken193 words
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Article73 1940-06-27 6 NOWADAYS, many of the small beds made for nurseries have their corners rounded, not to save space, but to prevent tears when a small head comes into collision with the furniture. These include attractive beds (built like adult beds) in pine wood handpolished to a soft creamy-fawn tone,73 words
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Article84 1940-06-27 6 DAINTY blouses made from fine materials such as organdie and muslin and dainty fronts w:rn with Jacket dresses, need to be carefully handled during their frpquen' launderings. Ons way is to put them in a muslin box and to squeeze this about in the soapsuds. If the blouses84 words
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Article384 1940-06-27 6 Ellen Ainsworthy - Economy Cakes And Scones Ellen Ainsworthy By LJOAIE made scones and cakes may still be achieved even when you are short of sugar. Indeed, some people prefer teacakes which are not too sweet. As we cannot afford failures nowadays the amateur cakemaker should keep in mind a few elementary rules.384 words
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119 1940-06-27 6 Australia's "Most Beautiful Women" Melbourne (Australia). AUSTRALIA'S women are the most beautiful in the world, is the considered opinion of Dr. Halliday Sutherland, the famous Scots author and raconteur, after spending several months in this country. But he has revised his earlier view that besides the handsomest, the Australian men119 words
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Advertisement286 1940-06-27 6 glorious facial tonic? if Because it is sensationally exhilarating and makes you lovelier right auay. ■ff It has in it Vitamin D, the sumhiiH Vitamin. •fr It tingles a littlr and you tmr it far tingling •ff It goes on like a cream, comes off at a touch, taking your286 words
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Article, Illustration100 1940-06-27 7 Mr. Lim C. Beow was married to Miss Tan Hong Chiam at the Hu Yew Seah, Penang. Mr. Tan Kwang Yeo and Miss Pein Sin Yin, married at the Singapore Chinese Consulate. Mr. D. Sivasamy and Miss Nagammal were married at 31, Norris Mr. Robert Oh Hong Leng,100 words
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Article, Illustration372 1940-06-27 7 Joan Harcourt James - Joan Harcourt James By London. Y^HEN weddings are being discussed nowadays we jften hear words of sympathy for the l «'or dears who have to begin their housekeeping experience under present conditions. I can't Join in that vote or sympathy. Admittedly, she has372 words
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1061 1940-06-27 8 Victoria Chappelle - Good Looks In War Time As Important As In Other Times Victoria Chappelle By I GOT into the bus just in time to see the old gentleman in the corner wave his paper wildly, and hear him say ferociously: These are the things they ought to tax, sir cosmetics! What1,061 words
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Advertisement163 1940-06-27 8 NOW ON DISPLAY A large shipment of NEW CHINESE EMBROIDERED SLIPPERS, LAMPSHADES in various attractive designs. Your Early Inspection Invited C. K^TANG 241, River Valley Road, Phone No. 2181 SINGAPORE HEAD COLDS? AVOID THEM by USING NEMAKOL Nasal compound A specific for the prompt relief of Head Colds. Catarrh, Nasal163 words
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