The Straits Times, 27 August 1940
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Title Section39 1940-08-27 1 FINAL EDTN. The Straits Times [ESTABLISHED NEARLY A CENTURY J MALAYA'S LEADING NEWSPAPER—LARGEST NET SALES i i p\<;es. SINGAPORE, TUESDAY, AUGUST 27, 1940. PRICE 5 CENTS. The Straits Times 16 PAGES. SINGAPORE, TUESDAY, AUGUST 27, 1940. PRICE 5 CENTS.39 words
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Advertisement267 1940-08-27 1 7"ry MIEN GHONG TAILORING MM Rrrrlvrd Sjit us. W A I N It 11— in Silk and V >i| IBUMCAN I iKSKIN In v»rlcius olmirv I ..:r:nayi St. S'p>rr. Phonr 4811. SINGAPORE, 140 CECIL ST. ('PHONE 5471). Mr -_«>.____— WPS. 142 MHHH^^^^Hi^ CHATWOOD STRONGROOM DOORS AS INSTALLED IN MANY BANKS267 words
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Advertisement249 1940-08-27 1 KUALA LUMPUR 2b JAVA ST. PHONE 3683). aA m/ r* i^. I K— J IL I I 111 j r^. I jjg^^ mi I I BT^ I I N I /^'lm^K SHIRTS COLLARS HKlSlll' I1 1 IBS W*l Shirts are made of Fine Woven Poplin Fitted with R^^llllHiHlHßlW 'J^^l S:in249 words
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Advertisement12 1940-08-27 1 ELSIE MARY SINGAPORE and KUALA LUMPUR. DRESSES for all OCCASIONS DRESSMAKING MILLINERY.12 words
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Advertisement1002 1940-08-27 2 DOMESTIC OCCURRENCES BIRTHS WEAK.— To Marjorie. wife of Algernon Wear, P.W.D. at Singapore on 26th August, 1940. a son. TD LOUISE, wile of John FUtcher-Cooke. on the 26th August at Singapore, a daughter (stillborn.). McELFRISH.— At Malacca on 24th inst. to Dorothy, wife of J. T. M< Elfrish, Ayer Kunin-r1,002 words
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Advertisement405 1940-08-27 2 SITUATIONS VACANT TANGLIN CLUB requires experienced European to superintend Club Restaurant Apply in writing to Secretary. ENGINEER REQUIRED to take charge ol oil palm estate, factory. Must liave engineers certiflcato and be fully qualified for steari; diesel engines end electric power. Apply Box No. 610, Straits Times. SALESMAN (CHINESE) required405 words
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Advertisement860 1940-08-27 2 HOUSES FLATS, TO LET TO UCT: 2 Amber Road. Immediate entry Apply Merer Brothers. TO BE LET, House facing Farrcr Park. Immediate entry. Apply IS2, Race Course Rd. BUNGALOW, 4 Angullla Park from Ist September, modern sanitation. Apply Angullia Co. TE HUUR gemeubUeerd huis van Sept. 1 tot Jan. l.860 words
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Advertisement862 1940-08-27 2 MOTOR VEHICLES STANDARD 8 TOURER, 1940 model, almost new, tax St Insurance $1,200 net cash. Apply 287 Orchard Road. FOR SALE: 1939 Tlat Victoria Saloon perfect condition, tax and insurance pa.d for 1940. Moderate price. Phone 3835. CITROEN SALOON Car 1934 model. 11.4 h.p. 25 m.p.g. 5 seater In excellent862 words
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Advertisement583 1940-08-27 2 EDUCATIONAL A EUROPEAN LADY, with thorough knowledge of the French Language, undertakes private tuition In French. Chargos Moderate. Apply Box No. CS9, straits Times. FOR HIRE RKFRIOKRATOR— Hew or U«d PbOM SS33 DRIVE YOURSELF and private tOr* Car —Low rates. Ofnerml rransport Oo Ltd '1 hone 5*84 MOTORING LESSONS LEAK.N583 words
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Advertisement388 1940-08-27 2 BUSINESS_CARDS ETO WANTED TO RENT for immediate Entry Large airy godown must be dry. On Monthly tenancy. Box No. 478, Straits Times. AUCTION SALE OF THE Remaining Goods Of Comprising FURNITURE, IVORY, VASES. MANDARIN COATS, EMBROIDERIES, JADE, JEWELLERY, ETC. ETC. will be held at 18, Battery Road, Ist. floor. On388 words
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Advertisement385 1940-08-27 3 SHIPPING ANNOUNCEMENTS P. 0. BRITISH INDIA AND APCAR LINE. i incorporau d in England i \K ANP ORIENTAL S N Co NGER AND CAROO SEF.VICF The best possible services arc Leing maintained by the P O S N. Coy from »he Straits to their usual ports of call in China.385 words
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Advertisement241 1940-08-27 3 (Incorporated In lapan> GENERAL PASSENGER AGENTS FOR CUNARD WHITE STAR 10 CALIFORNIA KKOM THE ORIENT VIA HONOLULU ms. KAMAKUItA MARU leave H'kong Aug. 30 m.s. ASAMA MARU leave S'hai Sept. 29 TO VANCOUVER A SEATTLE FROM JAPAN ms. HIKAWA MARU from Kobe Sept. 4 n;.s. HIE MARU from Kobe Sept.241 words
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Advertisement478 1940-08-27 3 MANSFIELD CO., LTD. BLUE FUNNEL LINE Frequent Sailings to United Kingdom. Dates are net guaranteed all cargo bookings subject to Conference War clauses. WESTERN AUSTRALIA THE SHORTEST SEA ROUTE ATTHE CHEAPEST FARE Regular Services to Fremantle [Perth] via Java by first class passenger ships. Single fare $192 (A £21) Frequent478 words
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Advertisement127 1940-08-27 3 O. S. K. LINE Incorporated in Japan m. s. "TOA MARU" Lea. SINGAPORE for PENANG, COLOMBO, BOMBAY KARACHI On Sept.. 9th. 1940 Passage fares Ist Class:— To COLOMBO G567.50 BOMBAY G592.50 KARACHI Gsl 15.00 For full particulars apply to O. S. K. LINE, 9, de Souza St, Singapore, OR THOS.127 words
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Miscellaneous498 1940-08-27 3 Broadcasting TO-DAY SINGAPORE /HI ka met mm.) ZHP 9.69 met .iu.-J«m.» 1.15 p.m. Light music; 1-30 p.m. Warning to mariners. Programme summary. Midda} tin, copra and rubber prices; 1.35 pm. News; 1.50 p.m. Interval- 5.00 p.m. Malay musical entertainment by the Jagoh Melaui Kronchong party from the studio: 5.45 pm498 words
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Miscellaneous552 1940-08-27 3 EMPIRE STATION Transmission 2 (6.00 p.m -H.O.S p.m. Malays tlmr) uill be radiated on he ollowing waii\ttifihs: GSH— I3.97 m; GSI bt> m GSJ— iS-'l m GSG 16.86 GST--13.9? m; and oi GSP— I9.GO m until 7.20 pn -nd on GS*' 16.84 nt from 7.3."> p.m. Transmission 3 (f>.!o pm.—552 words
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Article463 1940-08-27 4 $10,000 Donation To War Fund AT the general meeting of W. Hammer and Co., Ltd., en Saturday, Mr. W. M. Wardell, the chairman, said: The profit for the year amounted to $164,961.11, which, with the balance brought forward from the last financial year, gives a total of463 words
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Article330 1940-08-27 4 London, Aug. 26. QN the Slock exchange to-day after beavlv ness, markets were brighter. Cape buying of Kaffirs was responsible for a better tendency towards the close, foreigners were firm. Japanese were occasionally a point higher, industrials were irregular.— Reuter. Oon Loan 6% 1944-64.... 99 516 —116330 words
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Article178 1940-08-27 4 COMMODITIES EXCHANGES t'zom Our Owd Correspondent) London, Aug. 26. COMMODITY and Exchange markets cios«4 as follows with previous quotations to parau thesis HI BBEE: Dull. Spot 12ttd 12 11.16 d (12 Sd 12 .d» Sept. 12 9 16d 12 11 16 d U2*id 12 .d> Oct-Dec 12 9 16d 12178 words
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Article473 1940-08-27 4 rE funeral took place at Bidadarl yesterday evening of Mr. Henry FridUijof Clausen, of Mount Austin Estate, Johore, who died at the General Hospital. Johore. Bharu, yesterday morning after a brief Illness. The Rev. Stephen B&nd officiated at the funeral. Six Lance -Corporals of473 words
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1278 1940-08-27 4 MONDAY. AUG. it. 1940: 4 r.M. MINING Buyen Sellers Ampat Tin (4s) 3s 6d 4s Austral Amal (58) is Id 0d cd. Austral Malay 35s S7s cd Ayer HlUm (ss) lto r» Ayer Weng ($1) 55 .60 Bangrln Tin t£) 17s 18s Batu Selangor ($1)1,278 words
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Article244 1940-08-27 4 laaus .-lose «t tha General Pos; <ma «s fol'.ov.s- TO-DAY Aden air 5 pjn. Africa air j p.m. Africa (South) air o pjn. Australia air j p'm British Columbia surtr.ee l p.m. air 5 pjn Burma air 5 p.m. Canada surface l pjn. air 3 p244 words
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Article260 1940-08-27 4 Issued by the Malayan Sharebrokers' Booka Company Dlrtdencs Close Data TO! Payable Austral Amal 3d Austral Malay 3d. 1:3 bonus Sept. 3 Sept. IS Ipon Tin 3s. final less tax Aug. 5 Aug. 29 Kramat Tin fid. No. 30 Aug. 19 Aug. 28 Kuala Kampar «d.260 words
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Advertisement148 1940-08-27 4 TWO ARRIVALS WEEKLY AGAIN! •O^N' SIXGAPORE AIRPORT HOTEL LTD. FJ N*. 77 Set 1 In attrirtiva 'l^Sll^ coloured hygicnie moulded /■■"^^^^^'^''i^i^l^^^S^ ctt. contain* two pi*o» Gillette r«ior, Uir«« Bio* M m 44 Set t GosiprtM* SmWa^ Gilieite razor, thrte Blm %te££oP B CiUate Lla-Jes in plated P"^?_^aP^ iheath, the v148 words
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Miscellaneous121 1940-08-27 4 TIDE TABLES SINGAPORE To-day H. W. 4.28 a.m. 7 It.; 4.15 cm. 8 ft. L. W. 9.44 a.m. 4.8 ft.; 11.13 p.m. 3.5 ft. Tomorrow H. W. 6.05 a.m. 6.7 ft.; 5.24 p.m. 7.9 ft. L. W. 10.56 a.m. 5.3 ft. Thursday, Aug. 29 H. W. 7.53 a.m. 6.9 ft.;121 words
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Article340 1940-08-27 5 Interest In Rubbers Slackens: Industrials Remain In Demand (It- Oar Financial Correspondent) Singapore, Aug. 27T,il price of rubber in London was down one-eighth at 12>'2d. New York advices have not been received at thi- time of going to press. The Spot tin price was down ss. at340 words
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Article74 1940-08-27 5 Buyers Seilets 1.75 .150 $13.00 Sl2 5'J Muntofc $11.73 6 ~il Ctmra tried 52.3. c No 1 53.40 i 519.50 818.50 $19.50 I Plate $".00 I':itr Flake 86 50 .•l-Fla'.ic S7.ro IVari $7.25 kc roast No. 1 No Stocfc No Stoc:-: Sum West Coast No. 3 No74 words
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Article92 1940-08-27 5 CHAMBER OF COMMERCE RUBBER ASSN. 1 y. Aug. 27, noon. Buyers Selleri Prices °riccJ .No. IS F.S.S. >iwt loose 1 tt% 38 No. IX K.S.S. UA In caac» Auc.-Scpt. (Sellers' Option) 38 -h 38 s CI A q. K.S.S. f.o.b. in bales Aug.-Sept. (Sellers' Option) 3G'- 36 T i F.A.Q.92 words
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Article236 1940-08-27 5 London, Aug. 26. BRISTOL rayon manufacturers are organized Into one cf the strongest of the export trade groups formed with the approval of the Board of Trade for the promotion »f Britain's wartime exports. The vitality and initiative of this your.g British Industry holds considerable significanceBritish Wireless - 236 words
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154 1940-08-27 5 A query as to whether Government proposed ta shelve the McLean report, which cost Malaya between $29,000 and $3?, 000, was put by Capt. N. M. Hashim In the Legislative Council yesterday. The report (which is a survey of education in Malaya) must contain proposals, he154 words
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Article28 1940-08-27 5 *I*HE wedding took place at the Presbyterian 1 Church yesterday of Miss Margaret Mcrgler to Mr. O. W Duncan, formerly of Lancashire. Rev. Stephen Band officiated.28 words
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Article24 1940-08-27 5 Mr. O. Ramasamy Nadar, who was recently made a J.P., v.as entertained at a tea party on Sunday by the Tamil Brotherhood Party, Singapore.24 words
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Article221 1940-08-27 5 Puppet Press Heaps Scorn On Americans Peiping, Aug. 27 AFTER launching furious attacks on Britain for ncr alleged greed, craftiness and duplicity, and widely prophesying her early collapse, the local Japanese-controlled Chinese press has now changed its tune and started an anti-American campaign. The method chosen inReuter - 221 words
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Article314 1940-08-27 5 "IF the new Ranks Institution is to be built 1 in Grove Road, in fairness to the pupils the school chairs ought to bo provided with cushions." suggested Capt. N. M. Hashim >i> the Legislative Council yesterday, when he drew the attention of Government to the314 words
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Article104 1940-08-27 5 (From Our Own Correspondent 1 London, Aug. 28. tSrJStssLyi to dv> <bw quoutions Sh'^ P re "K not available British Empire "B rjo British Empire Cumulative Do' British Empire Cprehenslve Do British General "A" 14 British General "B" 10 British General "C" g 3 Gold Producers First 17104 words
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Article180 1940-08-27 5 The following are the exchange rates this morning according to the lally circular lssu-jd by the Hongkong and Shanghai Banklns Corporation:— SELLING L° :id °n T.T. 2/4 1/16 London demand a/4 1/16 Lyons demand Switzerland demand 206 Hamburg demand New York demand 46 1516 Montreal demand 61 11/16 Batavia180 words
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Article16 1940-08-27 5 London, Aug. 26. Weekly United Kingdom tin stocks totalled 2,039, a decrease of 164 tons.— Reuter.Reuter - 16 words
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Advertisement18 1940-08-27 5 BRITAIN DELIVERS THE GOODS. PETEFUJ^CKSON lOcentsforlO 11 I I sOcentsforsO PET£R JACKSON (Overseas) LTD, 217. PICCADILLY. LONDON. W.I18 words
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Advertisement388 1940-08-27 5 GOL (M>3EAI PURE SULPHUR TABLETS An old-fashioned remedy in a modern form. They purify the blood and produce a clean and healthy complexion. Obtainable at all chemists, Dispensaries Stores. Product oi: GRAFTON LABORATORIES LTD. Singapore Kuala Lumpur— Penang REFRACTING.™ MANUFACTURING OPTICIANS TESTfMSfRg POOLEY PLATFORM WuGHING MACHINES. The Cheapest Machines are388 words
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Advertisement330 1940-08-27 5 THE MERCANTILE BANK OF INDIA (TRUSTEES) LIMITED. Guaranteed and Controlled by THE MERCANTILE BANK OF INDIA LIMITED The Company which Is Incorporated In the 85. and registered as a Trust Company, undertakes the following duties: EXECUTOR OR TRUSTEE OF A WTLL ADMINISTRATOR OP ESTATE OF DECEASED PERSON TRUSTEE OF A330 words
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Advertisement322 1940-08-27 6 SEASON EXTENDED FOR ONE MORE DAY POSITIVELY LAST DAY A V U A MIS D A 3.15, 6.15 9.15 p.m. ALnAWLDnA f Warner Bros, present ;gflfm ann SHERIDAN JAMES CAGNEY L_ PAT O'BRIEN _H_^_fenfc_M_#BL __trw _H J TORRID ZONE i.Hw'' n with ANDY DEVINE HELEN VINSON OPENING TO-MORROW at the322 words
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Advertisement278 1940-08-27 6 GALA PREMIERE TO-DAY 6.15 9.15 THE SAUCIEST COMEDY OF THE SEASON! _Br*l? MARGARET LOCKWOOD Kfefe renee houston Kk; GEORGE ROBEY tin- i^BB-^Jr^-^H-lINTrirJ WAYNF iitWlt.Mnt MMMin« Omclor) V^ JFT—HH 9H_ _H FOX BOOK YOUR SEATS PHONE 6303 SPECIAL ADDED ATTRACTION GAUMONT BRITISH NEWS JUST ARRIVED. TO-NIGHT 6.15 A. 9.15 BP"^_P'^_^TF^PT_i SMASHING278 words
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Advertisement259 1940-08-27 6 SPECIAL 2 -DAY SEASON ONLY! One of the Grandest Musical Pictures ever made Coming Back Brand new copy Brought back by popular demand TO-DAY at the CAPITOL j 3.15—6.15—9.15 4lt_ _^f^Tf?l ERNST LUBITSCH'S ;_h^_hP^^ 3_ jK? _BB_i^i_^_^^^* rt *3F^^ sk._^_mH_l I^_^_^_^_^_H_^HL v %3^ SCSB^ IVI tw€ K >_S_P i^_^_^_k^^^ <_■__>259 words
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745 1940-08-27 7 Lessening Factor Of Surprise: Defenders' Advantages THERE are certain factors in the situation which are rather to our advantage than otherwise and the first such factor I take to be the gradual exhaustion of what may be called the enemy's "field of surprise," writes Hilaire745 words
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Article43 1940-08-27 7 London, Au?. 26. THK Sydney Radio announces that Bren gun parts and various types of munitions will be produced in a new factory opened in Australia. The message added that about 2.500 men are employed at the factory. Reuter.Reuter - 43 words
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Article70 1940-08-27 7 Washington, Aug. 26. TTHE U.S. Senate adopted without a division an amendment to the Compulsory Military Service Bill limiting to £00,000 Ihe numb?r of ronscrlpts who could be under training at any one ;lme. During the debate. Senator Sheppard. chairman of the Senate Military Affairs Committee saidReuter - 70 words
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Article60 1940-08-27 7 Sydney, Aug. 25. TTHE search for the raider which at- tacked the Birtish steamer Turakina in the Tasman Sea is being continued over a wide area, said the Acting Minister for the Navy, Mr. Mcßride, yesterday. Naval and air units from Australia', and NewReuter - 60 words
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Article148 1940-08-27 7 Lindbergh Denounced New York, Aug. 25. "|"VUR common tradition of freedom has been tested on a thousand battlefields from Waterloo to Gettysburg (United States) it Is now meeting its supreme test on the white cliffs of Dover," said Mr. Robert Sherwcod, the American dramatist, broadcasting from here148 words
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Article225 1940-08-27 7 "Memory Holds The Door" Published London, Aug. 26. "IT was a war won not by the genius of a few but by the faithfulness of many." This comment on the last German war by the late Lord Tweed^muir (Governor-General of Canada) gives the key to charactersReuter - 225 words
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51 1940-08-27 7 Tokio. Aug. 26. UP.. Laurence A. Stelnhardt, American Ambassador to the Soviet Union, is now staying In the American embassy here for Kfveral days following his arrival here from the United States. Mr. Steinhardt declined to speak on diplomatic and political matters. Eastern51 words
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37 1940-08-27 7 Cape Town, Aug. 27. SUPPLEMENTARY estimates presented to Parliament yesterday i provide a further £32 000,000 for war expenditure which will bring war cxi penditure for the current year to I £46,000,000.37 words
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Advertisement206 1940-08-27 7 rO-NIGHT DINNER DANCE (Informal) 8 p.m. to midnight Dinner $3.00 NO BALLROOM ADMISSION CHARGE DAILY IN THE GRILL— RAFFLES ORCHESTRA Special Dish from the directed by Silver Wagon $1.50. DAN HOPKINS SEA VIEW H HOTEL TO-::: HX WEDNESDAY, FRIDAY, SATURDAY SPECIAL DINNER DANCE MNNU 53.00 NO ADMISSION CHARGE THE DATE206 words
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Advertisement134 1940-08-27 7 FOLDING TEAKWOOI) VENETIAN BLINDS. Maker and repairer of rattan and Berl»m Chicks, Canvas and Spring Hlinds Tarpaulins, Tents, Canvas Bags, Tennis Blue Screens, Bertatn Panels, Voiding Teakwood, Venetian Blinds, Wire net tennis enclosures, flats, wool buntings ABDUL RAHMAN, Mohatnrd bin Hussainsah Office: 66, Robinson Road. (Opposite Telegraph Co.) Telephone 2454134 words
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965 1940-08-27 8 The Straits Times SINGAPORE, TUESDAY. AUG. 27, 1940. (359th Day Of The War.) Dry Rot Official complacency, painfully in evidence throughout the greater part of yesterday's meeting of the Legislative Council, received a rude .■hock In the closing stages of the proceedings when the senior Unofficial Member, the Hon. Mr.965 words
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Article206 1940-08-27 8 $25,000,000 "A Miserably Inadequate Sum'" To the Editor of the Straits Times Sir,— l would like to enter a strong protest against the proposed War Loan. $25,000,000 is just over £3,000,000 and. according to present reckoning, would pay for just over eight hours of the war to206 words
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Letters To The Editor
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Letter558 1940-08-27 8 "WOE UNTO US. Local History In Style Of Artemas To the Editor of the Straits Times Sir,— I olfer the following with apologies to "Artemas": And it came to pass that HIT marched against the POLES and utterly destroyed them. And the men of the land of FRAN and of558 words
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Letter358 1940-08-27 8 From One Old School Tie To Another To the Edi.or of the Straits Times Sir,— l was delighted to read the letter published in your paper from my old school friend Algernon Cholmondeley. Not having his address, I trust space can be found for this personal letter to my358 words
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Letter41 1940-08-27 8 To the Editor of the Straits Time* Bir,— Old ballads are popular just now. One of the favourites of other days for which I have a great weakness Is "Oh, Lovely Night."— Ycurs. etc.. ARTHUR. Singapore, Aug. 19.41 words
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Letter69 1940-08-27 8 An Appeal By Selangor Indians To the Editor of the Straits Times Sir, In enclosing herewith a copy of a letter forwarded by poor members of the Indian community to the president of the Selangor Indian Association, bearing signatures of about 300 persons, may I. on behalf of69 words
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Letter527 1940-08-27 8 Sir.— We have the honour and the desire to address you in this open letter a second appeal to open a free dispensary for our benefit. Last year we appealed to you to open a free dispensary under the auspices of your association. Later you appointed a sub-committee to investigate527 words
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Letter242 1940-08-27 8 No Self-Denial In This Country To the Editor of the Straits Times Sir,— Having read the address of the acting High Ccmmissioner in the Legislative Council with the greatest care, I remain puzzled as to the grounds upon which he bases his expressed satisfaction with the war242 words
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Letter302 1940-08-27 8 Elevated Escorts At The "Puppet Parade" To the Editor of the Straits Times Sir, About this Puppet Parade. I do j not follow the argument that because som2 peoples dresses and movements are described sometimes, that the [people themselves must necessarily be "brainless." It ls, of course,302 words
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Letter208 1940-08-27 8 Local Effort For Men Serving Locally To the Editor of th. Straits Tmes Sir, A considerable amcunt of very excellent and ncble work is bi-inz done by the women in Singapore for the members ot the fighting Si serving at Home, in tha way of knitting thick208 words
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Letter130 1940-08-27 8 Mr. Thivy 's Recent Speech Criticized To the Editor of the Straits Times Sir,— ln the Straits Times of Aug. 20, there appeared a brief report of a meeting of the Klnta Indian Association in which the chairman referred to the continued arrival of unskilled Indian labourers, in130 words
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Letter112 1940-08-27 8 A Thought For Kampong Silat Victims To the Editor of the Straits Times Sir.— lt is very amusing how hot and bothered your correspondents get almost ano:her Straits Produce"! What I am most concerned about ii the plight of thase some 2,000 homeless at Kampong Silat. Nj> one112 words
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Advertisement704 1940-08-27 8 The most popular Radio In Malaya I n «iilT~aar** *^D ,^««»jg^HHHßa*™i^^™^^^"^ Model CS-268 6-V: Short flf Medium Wave works on ac-dc: 110 or 230 volts. $90/- on Easy Terms Fret Horn* Trial from EMERSON'S 29, Orchard Road Singapore: PHONE 4096. Sole Agents: 11. L. Carter Co. i THE ftOOK OF704 words
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Advertisement46 1940-08-27 8 Loxit Ful-Vue Rimless This Improved vi rules* construction Is a reyl safeguard acainst Irn* wobbling breakage. Demonstration at Distributors:— E verbright Optical Co. QLAMMED EYESIGHT SPECIALISTS 19, Chulia Street. Phone 4435. C. S. CHONG, Dr. of Optomrtry. offer SITES FOR PRIVATE GODOWNS with ROAD RAIL ACCESS46 words
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530 1940-08-27 9 Explosions Heard In Suburban Areas TWO BIG ATTACKS AT NOON EASILY REPULSED Heavy Losses Inflicted On Enemy Aircraft ONDON last night experienced its longest air J raid so far, German planes being overhead for over three hours. Anti-aircraft guns and searchlights were inReuter - 530 words
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Article392 1940-08-27 9 BATTLES IN SPACE lti<j Nazi Forces Repulsed ton, Aug. 27. •TMIK fact that a German attempt to '.i^i i large-tale air raid Londua yesterday proved a failare is revealed ifl an Air Ministry communique last night. •During the afternoon r. large number of enemy aircraft entered the Thames estuary andReuter - 392 words
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Article108 1940-08-27 9 J7URTHER details arc g yen of the 1 imbing on Sunday night by aircraft of the coastal command of the dorks, buildings and quays In the ny-occupled Channel ports of Cherb 'iir^ and Boulogne. The waterfront at Cherbourg was 1! by the (.-hire ot fires108 words
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56 1940-08-27 9 Shanghai, Aug. 27. ABOUT 200 local Britons who have enlisted for service with the British fighting units embarked to-day in a troopship. This is the first ccntlngent of Britons to leave Shanghai for service in His Majesty's forces though many others are at presentReuter - 56 words
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Article100 1940-08-27 9 London, Aug. 27. I ORD BEAVERBROOK, Minis ter for Aircraft Product'ou, announced that last week a record week for production 01 British aircraft, the R.A.F. being provided with more lighters and bombers than ever before in the history of British aviation. This was made possible,100 words
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Article196 1940-08-27 9 Britain Is Cairo's Only Bulwark IN a broadcast from Cairo, the firs' Egyptian Ambassador to London, speaking on the occasion of the first anniversary of the AngloEgyptian treaty of alliance, said that Italy could not be trusted. Had It not been for the fact that EzyptReuter - 196 words
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Article206 1940-08-27 9 People's Morale Remains Unaffected CYRIL LAKIN. commenting on the news in a broadcast from Lcndon this morning, sought to analyse the reason for the indiscriminate bombing of England by German aircraft. "Is it because of Instructions or Is it because the German air force is being206 words
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311 1940-08-27 9 London, Aug. 27. LJOW much better Germans fare than the peoples who have had to succumb to Nazi "perfection" is illustrated by details which have recently reached competent British official quarters from a reliable source. These show that the bread ration inReuter - 311 words
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752 1940-08-27 9 INTENSIFICATION OF NAZI AIR OFFENSIVE FORECAST London. Aug. 27. ALTHOUGH it is now believed that the German attempt to invade Britain will be postponed until next spring, authoritative circles in London forecast an intensification of the Nazi air offensive, particularly niftht attacks. TheReuter; British Wireless - 752 words
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Article82 1940-08-27 9 Eire Bombed By German Plane Dublin, Aug. 26. IT is officially announced that a German bomber flew over the areas of Campile, Ballymitty, Dannow and Duntormick in County Wexford, between 2 p.m. and 3 p.m. to-day. Bombs were dropped at each of these points. A co-operative creamery was wrecked. ThreeReuter - 82 words
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Article53 1940-08-27 9 Shanghai, Aug. 27. 'THE recapture of the strategic Liangtzekwan Pass, on the Chengtai railway in eastern Shansl P- o -ince, and extensive operations i. L orth China by the Eighth Group 'Communist) Army are claimed in a telegram from the Communist commanders addressed to theReuter - 53 words
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Article61 1940-08-27 9 "THE Italians are working feverishly to repair 1 the damage dene to Fort Capuzzo by the British naval bombardment, states an Associated Press message from Cairo. Air photographs show that the shelling of the forts by the 15-lnch guns of the Navy was most effective. Much61 words
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Article285 1940-08-27 9 Large Fire After Bombing London, Aug. 26. A BULLETIN issued by the Air Ministry News service .states that, although last night was the first occasion since the outbreak of the war on which R.A.F. have made bombing attacks on military objectives in the Berlin area, many of285 words
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Article34 1940-08-27 9 A Cairo commi v Ique states that extensive rr j were made by the R.A.F. on military targrtg in Italian Somaliland and Abyssin'.a. All the British aircraft returned safely. neuter.Reuter - 34 words
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Advertisement56 1940-08-27 9 OTHER CABLES in pages 7, 10, 12, 13 and 11 _^fe< tsK Ink /VZ^(\X As a un't °f first aid protection, I the FOAMITE Extinguisher Is llj V the best available for every 111 type of industrial property. J VA ALL TYPES AND SPARE CX CHARGES IN STOCK* BRITISH FIRE56 words
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Article271 1940-08-27 10 Staff Of Gammon (Malaya) Ltd. Send Gift Of $4,068 MALAYAN DOCTORS' DONATIONS TO TWO FUNDS 11/lIILK it is still less than three months old, The War Fund has to-day passed the three and a half million dollar mark. To-day's total is $3,501,145, an increase271 words
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Article, Illustration32 1940-08-27 10 Pie. Eric de Jong, of a machinegun company of the S.S.V.F. snapped having his morning shave, by a Straits Times cameraman. Pte. de Jongs "tin hat" came in handy as a st ■<;!.32 words
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Article109 1940-08-27 10 n C-r Own Correspondent) Ipoh, Aug 27. nONATIONS of over $12,000 have so far by prominent lecal Chinese and business firms to the Peras ,-ection of the VMS. War Fund, t campaign to collect funds on be- i lie War Fund on Sunday. Tlie109 words
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Article151 1940-08-27 10 S els. n Ltic StalT. )nlrac.i!.-.-. \V o r k s Employees r.ntl Suppliers <>f ;va) Ltil '8.17 Isri jv Medical ition, > Braucfa 1.000 noaa 2">o Ferred from Penan?, iiriii i hid Instalment <-f miv.ions made through Pinans Gai^ttc and S r:ii., I. h I.151 words
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Article41 1940-08-27 10 rvl-o s"nt wreaths to tht .1 ot Mi. K. W. Hunter: Mr. and Mrs. I Mr U E. W. Bryning. J. R. Bulloch. A. Overall. C. C. Barrircton. J H S. I.nmb. Nancy and Nnrne, llorrht and Jlmml, Hita end Jimmy.41 words
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Article134 1940-08-27 10 si\(. \r(>K; K II I II S II*: 1 I I .v nance Informal j 8 p.m. night GAUKiIK nil. IKK <;i.\I.A.M, \iual A roflP Girl. Indian Talkies at p.a. QMCAi ii •t: 9 p.m. to Muml:ht. I hi acjc of Notra Dame. Blxtj C.l ".ious Years. urn iroßi.ii134 words
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Article52 1940-08-27 10 ENTERTAINMENTS and other functions arranged in aid of The War Fund will be listed in this diary, hut it is a condition of inclusion in the list that the entire proceeds shall b e given to the Fund To-morrow and Sept. 21: Centre Inteliectuel Franrais de Malaisie:52 words
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40 1940-08-27 10 THE Siiters of the Canossian Convent r.ave received $10,000 from Messrs. Aw B;on Haw and Aw Boon Par towards the construction of an orphanage at Aljunied Road. Already $30,000 has been spent on thrOrphange building.40 words
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Article, Illustration44 1940-08-27 10 'If only you were really HIM" voiced these young machine-gunners of the S.S.V.F. who staged a mock arrest of "Hitler" for a Straits Times cameraman at their camp in Singapore yesterday. Hitler here is impersonated by Pte. J. Fenton, while his colleagues frog-march him.44 words
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Article104 1940-08-27 10 May Stake All In Great Attack Chungking, Aug. 27. DOLITICAL issues have been rushed into the background as tho authorities concentrate on preparatiqns to meet the coming great Japanese offensive. It is believed here that the Japanese may stake all in a big offensive in OctoberReuter - 104 words
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94 1940-08-27 10 Cairo, Aug. 27. niRECT hits were scored on buildings and a number of flres were observed in an air raid on Mogadiscio in Italian Somallland, says as R.A.F. communique. The aerodrome ac Dessie, in Abyssinia, was raided and the hangars bombed. The building was demolishedReuter - 94 words
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91 1940-08-27 10 •TP.VO young members of the well- known Arab Alsagaff family arrived in Singapore on Sunday from Cairo. They are Mr. Hamid Ahmat Alsagoff, aged 21, and Sheikh Abdul Rahman Alsagoff, aged 23, who have been schooling in Cairo. They told a Straits Times reporter91 words
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105 1940-08-27 10 MR. E. C. EWINS. of Johore Bahru. who recently appeared before a tribunal as a conscientious objector has received a letter from the Chairman of the Appellate Tribunal who informs him: '•Tlie Appellate Tribunal has allowed your appeal and has, under section 7 (.vi) (b) of105 words
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50 1940-08-27 10 Washington. Aug. 27. THE Senate has rejected Dy 60 votes O ID proposals to limit compulsory military wane* to men between the ages" of 21 and 24. The now drafted bill renders all men between the ages cf 21 and 30 liable to training Rcuter.Reuter - 50 words
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414 1940-08-27 10 THE cold rcalizm of seizing the opportunity ot a good investment Is not enough. Every dollar should be a symbol of our determination to have our share in the greatest honour it has ever been put in the way of mortal man to achieve, the414 words
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Article, Illustration24 1940-08-27 10 Boys of the Anglo-Chinese Continuation School, Singapore, watch the Straits Times rotary press during a visit to this office yesterday.24 words
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361 1940-08-27 10 London, Aug. 27. IVIR. Herbert Morrison, Minister of Supply, disclosed in London last night that a special mission under Sir Alexander Roger is on the way to India to investigate means of increasing India's production of munitions and other war stores, both for her361 words
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Article36 1940-08-27 10 Mlt. John W. G. Kcrr. son of the late William Kcrr of Kelantan and Mrs Kerr of Edinburgh, has passed his B. Sc. Degree (Hens.) in Civil Engineering at the recent examination held in Edinburgh University.36 words
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Article169 1940-08-27 10 Mr. W. McQuarrie To Retire Soon IpHIEF Inspector W. McQuarrt* who has been acting Singapora Coroner f<ince Apr. 5, when |fr. W. G. Porter went on leave, is to retire from the Straits Settlements Police Foreoe shortly. Mr. McQuarrie will go on sewn months' leave as169 words
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160 1940-08-27 10 MR. N. R. Jarrett. Comptroller of 0 i moving a icsolutioii in Legislative Councn I ycsterdp.y to amend the tobacco duti;s. referred to made :o Government that the tariff hitherto .n fore? bare hardly on manufacturers and importers of Asiatic tobacccs In Wavn. Civ.r.% India160 words
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62 1940-08-27 10 THE speaker at to-morrow's meeting of the 1 Singapore Rotary Club at tlie Adelphl Hotel, will be Miss Nlccoll Jones, who is in Singapare on a visit at the request of tha Straits Settlements Government to investigate the prob'.cm of prcstitutlon in62 words
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Advertisement16 1940-08-27 10 (Advertisement of The General Electric Co., Lid. of England "Magnet Ho tut Mattery Road, Siigap n16 words
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Article, Illustration1805 1940-08-27 11 Suggestions For Bigger War Effort From Mr. Bisseker THE Imperial (Government should be asked if it needed supplies of Malaya's mineral and vegetable products, raggtstcd Mr. F. I). Hisseker, the senior Unofficial member iron I'cnang, in the Legislative Council yesterday. If they were needed,1,805 words
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600 1940-08-27 11 Storage Of Reserve Food A Government Duty "AS to the storage of food, I would mention that the **duty of accumulating 1 reserve stocks of foodstuffs now lies with the Food Controller," said the acting Colonial Secretary, Mr. H. Weisberg, in reply to a600 words
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219 1940-08-27 11 Replying, Mr. Weisberg said: "When wax broke cut, Government gave a lead i- economy in the uce of paoer and the Department of Information had recently sent to the Chambers of Commerce a useful circular on this subject prepared by His Majesty's stationery offices. "The219 words
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69 1940-08-27 11 rE prices at which gold must be offered for sale t3 an authorized dealer is prescribed in yesterday's Government Gazette. The pnees are $6985 a fin? ounce of gold cf above 900 fineness, $69.65 for a fine ounce of gold of below 90069 words
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Article20 1940-08-27 11 MR. W. G. Lorimer has been appointed the Financial Secretary s deputy under the Defence Finance) Regulations.20 words
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Article434 1940-08-27 11 Education Policy Of Government AS to the proximity to the Airport of tho site of the new Rank's Institution, I can assure Capt. H&shim that before a &tart is made on the building, any disadvantages which it mig'it be found to posses.* will not be ignored," said434 words
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Advertisement210 1940-08-27 11 -D* PLUMBBRIAR PIPES NEW SELECTION JUST RECEIVED In a full range of shapes and models. CARBONISED BOWL .^J^ with Walnut Finish, Wafer lip mouthpiece An old friend at first PRICE 1-95 acquaintance. jQj^J^F easigrip pipe Special mouthpiece designed to J^F counteract pull or drag on teeth. PRICE l~ {)>^U^r CHERRY210 words
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812 1940-08-27 12 Children On The Beach MachineGunned By Nazi Airmen London, Aug. 26. fJERMAN bombers escorted by fighters were given a hot v reception when they crossed the south-east coast this afternoon. It is stated that three German machines were shot down while it is believedReuter - 812 words
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Article57 1940-08-27 12 London, Aug. 26. THE Air Ministry announces that one more enemy plane destroyed by our fighters yesterday brings yesterday's total to 55 planes and the total for the week-end to 10">. One of our pilots reported missing is known to be safe, making the totalReuter - 57 words
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Article, Illustration24 1940-08-27 12 The B.EJ. Indian contingent settling down under canvas "somewhere in England." Picture shows a group of Indiaji soldiers parading round their camp during training.24 words
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Article97 1940-08-27 12 Election Campaign In Australia Sydney, Aug. 26. ONE of the shortest and most unpredictable election campaigns In Australia's history is now in full swing, the main issue of which Is likely to be the best means of directing Australia's war effort. Votlns takes place on Sept. 21. The political situationReuter - 97 words
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Article21 1940-08-27 12 Rangoon, Aug. 26. TTHE Governor has announced that compulsory service will be instituted for all European British subjects Reuter.Reuter - 21 words
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381 1940-08-27 12 Cairo, Aug. 26. •THE benefit and responsibilities of th.3 An?lo-Egyp.ian treaty are stressed unanimously by tha Press today, which is the fourth anniversary of th 3 signing of the treaty. It is declared that the treaty has been fulfilled both in le;ter and inReuter; British Wireless - 381 words
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Article221 1940-08-27 12 Sunday's Fierce Air Battle Air Battle 43 Nazi Raiders Shot Down Near Portland London. Aug. 26. pORTY-THREE of the 55 Nazi raiders shot down yesterday were destroyed near Portland during one of the fiercest air battles of the war, says the Air Ministry news service, which adds: "Six of themReuter - 221 words
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Article77 1940-08-27 12 London, Aug. 26. A NEW dally French-language newspaper called France appears in London to-day designed to provide news for French soldiers, railors and refugees In Britain and for Frenchmen and French-spealdng peoples overseas It Is conducted by experienced French Journalists and it* policy Is described asReuter - 77 words
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Advertisement610 1940-08-27 12 A little MARMITE makes a BIG difference Add a dash of Marmite to your soups and all meat and vegetable dishes and see MM how it improves the flavour. /_U B3_Pti_^ Everyone loves dishes made timJzff? Wllh Marmitc they are s 0 MfjJ^ y}. ''Ujy\j| appetising. So nourishing Bri^^-*^ r^)-W610 words
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Advertisement281 1940-08-27 12 I STOP COLDS I I OVERNIGHT- »r »"r tftm*mt I 1 1 6J661E WITH T.O. 2UKi ADOSEOfUAj Kills gcrmi In the noio and throat ach imtornmllf, too Nine times out of ten you can stup a f>\ j overnight, and save yourself day* of discomfort, if you will tackle it281 words
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432 1940-08-27 13 Three-Hour Raid On The German Capital ARMAMENT FACTORIES A. 4. BATTERIES ATTACKED London, Aug. 26. D A.F. bombers, ***** inning their attacks on military objectives in (Jermany last night, raided Berlin and Ixtmhed armament factories in the area, announces an Air Ministry communique issued inReuter - 432 words
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59 1940-08-27 13 London, Auk. '-•>■ THE (huri'h in the city of London ulikh was hit during Saturday nightY air raid was St. Giles. A slatur ol" John Milton outride the church was also hit. St. Giles, which survived the fire of London, was the church inReuter - 59 words
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53 1940-08-27 13 I Cairo, Aug. 26. TO-DAY'B R.AJF. communique says^ that Italian aircraft bombed Alexandria in the early hours of to-day. One was killed and five injured during the hour and a half that the enemy were over the city. Apparently cnly a small number of bombsReuter - 53 words
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Article146 1940-08-27 13 Ruhr Region Also Raided Further Bombing Of Nazi Air Bases London. Aug. 26. •TARGETS in north-west Germany and the Ruhr were also bombed, says the Air Ministry communique announcing the raid on Berlin. R.A.F. bombers yesterday attacked a number of aerodromes in enemyoccupied territory In Holland and Belgium. These attacksReuter - 146 words
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139 1940-08-27 13 King: Haakon Broadcasts To Spike A Rumour London, Aug. 27. KING HAAKON of Norway; broadcasting in the 8.8.C. Norwegian news last night, denied he had gone to America. He said: The tact that lam speaking to Norwegian listeners from London is excellent proof thatReuter - 139 words
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71 1940-08-27 13 "FAIL TO INTIMIDATE THE BRITISH PEOPLE k MERICAN broadcasters continue to comf\ ment on the calmnt.ss of the British curing the last few days. An American broadcaster rrvid that up to the last couple of days the Oermans in me- 1 cases were aiming at military objectives but it-day theirReuter - 71 words
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Article275 1940-08-27 13 People's Reaction To London Raids London, Aug. 26. THE effect of the bombing of London, even though on a small scale, has been typical. On all hands in the streets, restaurants, trains and buses have been heard the words "Hit them back," with suggestions that Berlin shouldReuter - 275 words
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Article104 1940-08-27 13 Lcr don, Aug. 26. TTHE Admiralty announces that the destroyer Hostile (LieutenantCommander O. F. Brunell Nugent) ha 3 been sunk by an enemy mine. The next i of kin of casualties have been informed. Hostile was a destroyer of the 1934 class, with a displacementReuter - 104 words
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Article63 1940-08-27 13 London, Aug. 26. VOLUNTARY workers have been playing an important par: in gathering the first warcime harvest. Most of the cornfields in the southern half of Britain are already cleared and the yield is generally considered *atisfactory. Experts estimate that at least twothirds of the extraBritish Wireless - 63 words
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Article167 1940-08-27 13 London. Aug. 20. A DUTCH steamer was recently at sea off the east coast of England when she was attacked by a single German aeroplane. One bomb was dropped. It missed, whereupon the aeroplane flew low and attacked the vessel with several bursts of machine-gunBritish Wireless - 167 words
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75 1940-08-27 13 London, Aug. 26. A SHARP attack on Switzerland for the way the Swiss Press Is covering the air warfare appears In the German newspaper 'Voelkischer Beo'lachter, which, according ft) the Bremen radio, objects to a dispatch fram London minimizing the damage done by German airReuter - 75 words
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Advertisement102 1940-08-27 13 ttk m^ ]s^~^) i engi n c s Hoard of Trade figures show that ot all the on engines imported into Malaya in 1939— RUSTONS accounted for 49°0 —an increase of more than (--rT"l\Vi h over 19^- Proof indeed that RUSTONS are 1 F H f^ e cn me most102 words
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Advertisement25 1940-08-27 13 The Fifth Column Nature has given us two ears but only one mouth. STOP PRESS -Talk Aboct liter Instead" Advt. of TIGER S& 1 BEER25 words
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Advertisement171 1940-08-27 13 THE GREAT CASTERV OPTICAL* CD?" Mannfarlurin; Opticians South Kridfp Kd Tel. 2161. r in ]2 8 Optician C. T. LAN Quality tuperior. JQHbHL Worfctnaashlp (aa/^^mm. ranted Cbnrga ■MdrnUe. MMf'^Z^K^^, TWifijf trrr \^s~B- '^r mooKF.s GD»ssrs FROM M I rWAKItS mosquitoes and sleep nights Silvifix SiLD^bcß HAIR CREAM When you use171 words
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639 1940-08-27 14 Axis Bid To Revive Negotiations Over Transylvania London, Aug. 26. CPECIAL military measures are announced in Hungary, Rumania and Greece. The Hungarian Government has called up thousands of reservists and taken special air defence measures. The Rumanian Government has cancelled army leave andReuter; British Wireless - 639 words
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Article502 1940-08-27 14 Hardship Under Nazi Rule Plight Of People In Conquered States London, Aug. 26. pONDITIONS In countries now under German domination make it clear what the new German economic order means. This is shown by a bulletin issued by the International Transport Workers' Federation. In Belgium the standard of living hasReuter - 502 words
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75 1940-08-27 14 Washington, Aug. 25. THE Department of Commerce re- ported yesterday that exports of aeroplanes, engines and accessories for the first six months of 1940 are nearly triple those for the same period of 1939. The total value of shipments was $138,000,000, half of whichReuter - 75 words
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Article, Illustration38 1940-08-27 14 A parly of young Canadian officers of the Royal Canadian Naval Volunteer Reserve are now in training with other reservists at a depot in England. Picture shows Canadian officers loading a 4-in. Qaval gun.38 words
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Article22 1940-08-27 14 Clermont-Ferrand Prance >. Aug. 26. THE death occurred yesterday of M. Edouard Mlcheiin, founder of the well-known firm of French tyre manufacturers. Reuter.Reuter - 22 words
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Article333 1940-08-27 14 Tokio Envoy To N. I. Selected "Mission Not Limited To Trade Alone" Tckio. Aug. 26 MR. Ichizo Kobayashi. Minister of Commerce and Tndustry, nowlyappoiptsd special envoy to the Netherlands Indies, will bave Kc.be All weel: by steamer for Batavia. accoruing to the Japanese newspapers. Mr. Kobayashi's staff will in-lude representatives333 words
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72 1940-08-27 14 Bombay. Aug. 26. DEPORTS from Simla Indicate that Indo- Japanese commercial negotiations will be suspended until the new Japanese Government's delegate has been appointed following the recent recall of Mr. Torao Wakamatsu, Consul-General In Calcutta, as a result cf the contrmplated reshuffle of the Japanese diplomatic72 words
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340 1940-08-27 14 London, Aug. 26. A NEUTRAL Press correspondent, who recently visited the southeast areas of England which have borne the brunt of the German air attack on Britain, has contributed an interesting account of his experiences in a dispatch to his newspaper,British Wireless - 340 words
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58 1940-08-27 14 Moscow, Aug. 25. *THE Tass agency says it is authorized to describe as a complete fabrication reports appearing in the foreign press alleging that the Soviet recently demanded from Turkey consent to the passage of the Soviet navy through the Dardanelles in the event58 words
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Advertisement374 1940-08-27 14 9f tfou do tkic Such a little thing rubbing the eyes Hk ,Sl* yet it's a definite sign that all is not well. W Eyes lhat are thoroughly healthy and happy jfBSS^K don't need rubbing. Even spectacle wearers fc^^H^ T b 9 people who think that they are taking HIHHIBiJIfIH374 words
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Advertisement171 1940-08-27 14 B« Right With I |(OT€X I I SANITARY NAPKINS Only Kotex offers 3 dif- I ferent sizes to suit mdi- I vidual needs. Regular Junior Super J Miltonise BITESandSTINGS For Quick Relief Trust MILTON The Most Succ2ssful Antiseptic Double Acting, Healing lisa Milton When bites, stings and in« flammations occur,171 words
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Article, Illustration1012 1940-08-27 15 Fast Gallops In Preparation For Singapore Races RUBBER Queen and Grafmond were the two most impressive horses in training this morning at Bukit Timah when a large turnout of horses and ponies were given fast work on the second track of the racecourse. The1,012 words
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Article446 1940-08-27 15 Two Goals Shared At The Stadium Police 1: Argylls 1. EXCITING soccer was provided at the stadium yesterday by the Argils and the Police who shared points in a first division league fiUure. Each side scored once, the Argyll* opening the tcore shortly after the kick-on*,446 words
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388 1940-08-27 15 Customs 4; V.M.C.A. 2. CCOKINC. asainst the run of play, the Customs did not deserve to win their .second division (b) soccer game against thi YJW.C.A. on the latter's ground yesterday. The Customs got their four goa:s through the splendid initiative of forwards,388 words
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Article117 1940-08-27 15 THE Singapore Cricket Club will meet the R.A.F.. Malaya, at cricket on the S.C.C. padang at 11 a.m. on Sunday. The following have been selected to play Tor the S.C.C: H. L. Ward (capt.), R. A. U. Tood, A. C. Growder, G. K. Stein, J. W.117 words
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150 1940-08-27 15 A FRIENDLY game of table tennis pi. between the Augcst Badmlntor Party and the Great Eastern Life Sport .ub on Saturday last at the August premises resulted hi a win for the home team by five games to two. Results, August B.P. players mentioned first, were:150 words
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Article69 1940-08-27 15 Brooklyn, Mass., Aug. 26. rE American lawn tennis championships doubles finals played here to-day, resulted as follows: Men's: Jack Kramer and Ted SchroeoVr beat Gardener Mulloy and Henry Prussof 6—4, B— fl. 9—7. Women's: Alice Marble and Mrs. Fabvan beat Dorothy Bundy and Mrs. Van RynReuter - 69 words
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Article64 1940-08-27 15 THE following have been selected to play 1 a friendly game of soccer for the V.M.C.A. vs. S.C.C. on Friday at 5.10 p.m. on the padang: Wee Alk Chan, M.- Swyny, C. de Bouza, J. O. Moxon, T. Morrison. Chua Teck Chin, S. Orton. K. Goldsmith, Tan Mole64 words
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Article27 1940-08-27 15 PRT Canning, playing the R.A.F. (Hq.) In a second division (B) game at Farrer Park yesterday, beat their opponents by three goals to one.27 words
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727 1940-08-27 15 Royal Air Force 2; Gordon Highlanders 1. CTAGING a late rally in the second half, when their forward line had been given a much-needed re-shuffle, (he Royal Air Force beat the Gordon Highlanders by two goals to one in :i first division soccer match727 words
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Article20 1940-08-27 15 COCCER: Reserve division, R.A.F. vs. Malays, padang; second division (a), R.A. (8.M.) vs. Naval rolice, Blakan Mati.20 words
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Article133 1940-08-27 15 THE Royal Singapore Golf Club's second 1 bi-monthly mixed foursomes competition for August v.as played at Bukit Timah on Sunday afternoon and resulted In a win for Miss M. E. Duff and Capt. M. B. de M. Hunter which a net score of 37 Vs.133 words
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Article, Illustration25 1940-08-27 15 Play in progress at the stadium yss'.crday in the first division ff>>ball match in which the Argylls and Police shared two rials. Straits Times picture.25 words
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Article383 1940-08-27 15 THE Singapore Badminton Association* week-end's tics in the men's junior tingles and doubles championship, the women's Junior singles and doubles and the veterans singles champlon-.hlp n-r a* follows SATURDAY AT 2.15 P.M. Low Cheng Koon (Marlgoldi vs. I 1m Stri« Cheow (Useful); S. Ahmad Mattar Eclipse)383 words
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Article62 1940-08-27 15 THE following members have accepted to 1 play cricket for the S.C.C. vs. H.A.P. fKal]ang> at 2 p.m. on Saturday at the S.C.C.:— H. P. Foulds (Capt.), A. O. Simmons, L. O. Robertson, E. O. Staunton. J. H. Wheeler, R. M. Horsley, J. G. Rappoport, Lt. M. F.62 words
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Advertisement213 1940-08-27 15 I You too can have Husky New Strength, Calm Nerves i and New Found Energy. J V^^tf^ Make Oik :festn 4i >>w IS*- W Thousands of Thin, Weak, Ailing, Nervous Men 4 Women, Once Discouraged, Say VIKELP Tablets Brought These Results* Where All Else Failed! -fa i improved App«tn« conccntratca213 words
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3953 1940-08-27 16 Clerk's Evidence At Court Martial "IMPOSSIBLE TO KEEP ESTIMATES SECRET" EVIDENCE that Loveday had, on several occasions, cut down contractors' prices because he thought they were too high was given by John Anthony Flanagan, clerk of works, at the trial by Court Martial of R.3,953 words
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Article84 1940-08-27 16 ALLEGED to have offered a bribe of $200 to Paymaster Ccmmander N. H. Sherbourne, Royal Navy, Wang Chee, a 30-year-old Hainanes<\ appeared In the Singapore fifth court yesterday. Wang Chee claimed trial and th« case was postponed a week for nn-n--tion, bail of $500 being84 words
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