The Straits Times, 24 September 1940
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Title Section36 1940-09-24 1 The Straits Times [ESTABLISHED NEARLY A CENTURY] MALAYA'S LEADING NEWSPAPER— LARGEST NET SALES 16 PAGES SINGAPORE, TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 1940, PRICE 5 CENTS The Straits Times 16 PAGES SINGAPORE, TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 1940. PRICE 5 CENTS.36 words
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Advertisement194 1940-09-24 1 Try MIEN CHONG TAILORING Just Received Suit Uagttn: WAIN S1IIM.I.S In Silk and Wool Also AMERICAN SHARKSKIN In various Colours. 14 Joleman St. S'pore. Phone 4816 SINGAPORE, 140 CECIL ST. ('PHONE 5471) Stability and an undisputed reputation for fair dealing throughout its history of over 140 years has inspired complete194 words
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Advertisement254 1940-09-24 1 THE PERFECT CIGAR PERFECTO GRANDE IN BOXES OF 50s 25a OR PACKETS OF s's CORONA IN BOXES OF 25 s RAFFLES PLACE SINGAPORE I'VE NEVER TASTED W IT'S THE NEW MAXWELL SUCH MELLOW FULL-A > HOUSE RADIANT p' AiPUt BODIED GOODNESS J ROAST THAT BRINGSJ w ww COFFEE NOUTALLTHEm^^ P^^"254 words
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Advertisement68 1940-09-24 1 FINAL EDTN. ELSIE MARY SINGAPORE KUALA LUMPUR NEW SHIPMENT OF DRESSES JUST RECEIVED KVALA LVMPVR 25 JAVA ST. ('PHONE 3683 >. OVfILTINE MM SS *H ls DISPLAY at our Orchard Road Branch 23' d to 28th. Sept. of delicious COOKED MEATS and tasty to taste the SAUSAGES samples of Cooked68 words
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Article37 1940-09-24 2 The family of the late Mr. Godfrey Eric Biddnns wish to express their .sincere thanks to all relatives and friends who attended the funeral as well as those who sent wreaths, telegrams and letters of condolence.37 words
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Advertisement1431 1940-09-24 2 I WA NJ_ED WANTED TO BUY sec. hd. teak piano. dressing table, almeirah, bookcase, tables etc also B/w chairs. Apply Box 791, S. Times. WANTED 15.00] to 20.000 sqr. ft. land near sea, Bedoh or Changl. Must be very cheap. Reply stating price to Box 707, G.P.0., Singapore ADVERTISER prepared1,431 words
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Advertisement730 1940-09-24 2 BOARD RESIDENCE AMBER MANSIONS large airy rooms, bath and verandah attached, all modern conveniences, board optional. Phone 7209. WINDSOR HOTEL, Killiney Road, Double nnd single rooms now available with excellent cuisine. Under European Management BEACH HOUSE Sea Front. Best location in Katong. Single and double rooms. Excellent cuisine. Tennis, garages.730 words
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Advertisement931 1940-09-24 2 LEGAL NOTICES NOTICE. The Public are hereby notified that my wife Daisy Magdaleen Spittel of her own accord left my protection on the 13th. September, 1940 and that I shall not be responsible for any debt oi debts which she may have contracted since that date or she may hereafter931 words
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Advertisement402 1940-09-24 2 —AUCTKDN^NOTICES AUCTION SALE OP RATTAN AND OTHER. HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE (The Property of Major J. D. WyatM. Including: Rattan settees, tables and f'.iols with cushions, mattresses, crockery, glassware, garden Implements, etc. TO BE HELD AT NO. 11, GOODWOOD HILL, On Tuesday. 24th September. 1949. AT 4 r M. Now oa \iew.402 words
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Advertisement132 1940-09-24 2 BUSINESS CARDS ETC. PRE-WAR PRICES AXMINSTER, INDIAN, CHINESE CARPETS RUGS. PASKOE'S LTD. T.J. I.SELFED SEED Ungcrmlnated $25.00 per 1,000; Germinated $30.00 per 1,000. Immediate deMvcry. Kupang Estate Baling, Kedah. iLIUm Westernikc/rk fi£U} TECHNIC \WM Meaning m h and technical M MlfiA m progmt in Hearing %Sw^^>l\r I Aid design by132 words
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Advertisement426 1940-09-24 3 SHIPPING ANNOUNCEMENTS P. 0. BRITISH INDIA AUD APCAR LINE. i incorporated in Enßland) PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL S.N Co iI.VI PABBEMOEH AND CARGO SERVICE The best possible services ara being maintained by the P O S N Coy irom the Straits to their usual ports of call in China. India. Ceylon426 words
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Advertisement204 1940-09-24 3 (Incorporated In lapan> GENERAL PASSENGER AGENTS FOR CUNARD WHITE STAR TO EUROPE VIA AMERICA Through fares to North America to Europe via America and Round Tours in the Pacific quoted in U.S. on application To California from the Orient via Honolulu nii AS AM A MARU leave Kobe Oct. 2204 words
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Advertisement480 1940-09-24 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 AT THE CHEAPEST FARE Regular Services to Fremantle [Perth] via Java by first class passenger ships. Single fare $192 (A £28)480 words
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Advertisement346 1940-09-24 3 q BREATHING VAPEX DESTROYS COLDS AND CATARRH When you catch a cold, a relentless war begins in your system between the invading germs and the soldier phagocytes in your blood stream. Germlife can double itself in 30 minutes, but your phagocytes cannot. At the first sign of a cold, therefore,346 words
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Page 3 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous921 1940-09-24 3 Broadcasting TODAY SINGAPORE ZMl 1.33 act (SMB-I ZIIP <6!i nn<-« ?p.4«m.i 1.15 p.m. Light musict: 130 p.m. Warning to mariners. Programme summary. Mid-day tin, copra and ru'ubcr prices; 1.35 p.m. News1.50 p.m. Interval. 5.00 p.m. Mal_y musical entertainment by the Singapore Serenadrrs; 5.45 p.m. Teochew traditional dramas:— "Gu Neng Poon921 words
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Article329 1940-09-24 4 London, Sept. 23. •npiiK Stock Exchange to-day was nnn al1 though business done was not large. A notable feature was the steadiness of giltedged while selected Industrials encountered fair support. Kafflr dividend-payers improved. Rcuter. The following are to-day's closing middle quotations. Shares are ol £1 denomination unless329 words
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Article107 1940-09-24 4 Singapore, Sept. 24, noon. Gambler 7.75 Hamburg cube (13.00 Java Cube 112 50 White Muntok $11.75 White $11.25 Black 6.25 Covra Mixed $?.ia Sun Dried *2.60 Sino PUmr No l Lingga $3 65 $3.65 Fair $2.70 Sarawak $2.70 $3.70 le'otuno Falrmbaug $19.00 Ban (a $18.00 Sar; wmk107 words
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Article115 1940-09-24 4 From Our Own Correspondent) London, Sept. 23. The following are to-day' "bid" quotation* for Fixed Trusts:— a. British Empire "A" not available British Empire "B" not available British Empire Cumulative not available British Empire C'prehenslve not available British General "A" 14 o British General "B" 11 4'.',xtl British115 words
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Article43 1940-09-24 4 W London. Sept. 23. ITH a heavy accumulation of second-grade tinplates while deliveries of prime tinplates are substantially behind official allocations, the Ministry of Supply is permitting an unrestricted supply of second-grades if delivered before Oct. 26, and at cne shilling cheaper.— R?uter.Reuter - 43 words
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Article311 1940-09-24 4 Issued by the Malayan Sharebrokers' Association. Singapore, Sept. 23 Book* Company Dividend Clom run Austral Araal 3d Sept 14 Burma Malay la. No 24 Sept 23 Mambau Tin 13%% final Sept. 27 Puteh 13^:% Int. Sept. 23 Rawang Tlnflekls 6d- Sfipt 18 S. Luas 2%% ir.t.311 words
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Article624 1940-09-24 4 Tongkah Harbours Advance Sharply: Others Steady (By Our Financial Correspondent) Singapore, Sept. 24. ALL sections of the local share market this morning are generally firm: there Is some demand for selected tin shares: there are no sellers but some buyers for rubber shares at quotations and holders624 words
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Article86 1940-09-24 4 Ihi-«Ut. Sept. 24, noon. Bujen Selleri Prfca "ricet No. IX tf.&S. (Spat lomri JJfi 37?4 N«. IX R.S.S f.j.jk In caacs Sept.-O«t. seOen optian 37. 38 G.FJL.Q. K.S.S r.«.b. in bales Sept-Oct tellers optton 36 MM r.A.Q. R.S.S r.o.b. Ib bales Sept-Oct. letters aptMO 35*,86 words
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Article173 1940-09-24 4 The following are the exchange rates this morning according to the dally circular lasueJ by the Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation: London r.T. 2/4 1/16 Lordoo demand 2/4 1/16 Switzerland demand 204 New York demand 47 Montreal demand 61 11/16 Batavia demand B>% Samarang demand M 1 Calcutta, Bombay173 words
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51 1940-09-24 4 THE domestic tin quota for the last qaarter of this year has been fixed at 100 per cent, states the Tin Controller. Producers, however, who are able to troduce more than their 100 per cent, quota are asked to apply for an additional51 words
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159 1940-09-24 4 New York, Sepo. 23. CTEEL orders are running at 10 per *J cent, above August. The diversity indicates that th 3 accumulation ol protective inventories is not being extended beyond 90 days in most cases. Backlogs continue to increase and the threat of delays and159 words
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92 1940-09-24 4 London. Sept. 23. 'THE Metal Control has recommend- ed the freer grant of tin export licences, particularly to the United States, for shipment In November and onwards The tin market ruled strong, with a turnover of 150 tons. The strength was entirely due92 words
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Article79 1940-09-24 4 THE following tin-ore outputs are rep for the first half of September:— The net value of the output of Kampui Kamunting was $9,184: of Thabowleik. |10.6" and of Pungah Tin. $111,541. Kamunting 'habawleik Tin "un«ah Tin Dredge 1 Dredge 2 .ustral Amal. aitu Tin 'enong Consol latrut Basin79 words
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Article155 1940-09-24 4 At The Cinema "The Blue Bird" (With Shirley Temple, Spring Byinjton, Nigel Bruce and Gsle Soiuterffaard). 2«th. Fox. At the Cathay. EVERYONE, throughout his Hie, is in search of the elusive Blue Bird of Happiness. Even children have to do it. Shirley Temple, a155 words
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Article30 1940-09-24 4 fJNITED Malacca Rubber Ertates Ltd hai vested a crop of 85.800 lb. In August bringing tht total crop {or the four montb I of the financial yrar to 214.300 lb.30 words
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Article350 1940-09-24 4 Mr Mrs. K. F. Monk (Further contribution) jOQ Subordinate Staff, Tamil Coolies, Chinese Contractors, and Manager, Mr. J. Godward, Kerlinr ¥Mmte, Krrlinr, F.M.S. (4th. contribution) 259 Anonymous 259 Mr. Mrs. M. l,vniber> (Monthly) ':0 Proceeds from a Junior N.C.O.'s Dante held by an A.A. Regt.,350 words
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Advertisement442 1940-09-24 4 Ofm mutt do ikls wM*' Such a little thing rubbing the eyes Bfe>^| yet it's a definite sign that all is not well. JF^^JBKjfrf W Eyes (hat are thoroughly healthy and happy h Hfr don't need rubbing. Even spectacle wearers ifl people who think that they are taking HI^HHBL-^I extra442 words
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Advertisement211 1940-09-24 4 TENDERS GOVERNMENT OF JOHORE. TENDERS will be received at the office of the Senior Executive Engineer, P.W.D., Batu Pahat, up to noon of the Bth October, I 1543. For the DISMANTLING AND SALE OH1 TEMPORARY WOODEN STAGING ETC., AT TONGKANO PECHAH 'CROSSING OF THE SUNGEI I IMPANO KANAN BATU PAHAT.211 words
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Article806 1940-09-24 5 Present Prices Considerably Undervalued THB lodlflcrent performance of tin shares in recent weeks, In spite of the obvious improvement in their prospects, has been one of the most disappointing features of the markets. h a fairly protracted period of all-out production Is in sight, at a remunerative806 words
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Article167 1940-09-24 5 COMMODITIES EXCHANGES Prom Ou- Oxd CorresDondenU .^ondon, Eept. 23. pCMMODITV and Excnunge markets closed a* follows i.ltb previous quotations In parenthesis:— HI'IUtER: Firmer. Spot Ul4d I2d (li.d 12di Nov. 11 13 16d 1115 16d (ll'sd 12d > Dec. 11 1316 d 11 15 16d ill 13 16d 11 15 16d)167 words
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1307 1940-09-24 5 Mandal Tekong ($1) .13 .18 Mentakab (20 CtS.) .39 .42 New Scudal ($2) ..0 95 New Serendah ($1) .85 .96 c.d. Nyalas ($1) .77 .83 Pajam ($1) 1.85 1.90 Parlt Perak ($1) 1.55 1.80 Perak R. Valley (tl) .90 .85 c.d. Punggor ($1) .29 .331,307 words
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Article215 1940-09-24 5 Malls close at the General Post Office as follows: Malls from Java and Sumatra (air) general delivery 1.40 p.m. to-day. Malls from Australia and Java (air) general delivery 5.30 p.m. to-day. Malls from Great Britain, South and East Africa (air) boxholders 5 p.m. to-morrow; general delivery215 words
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Advertisement40 1940-09-24 5 ittflH& J{\ I Jjjj jJP^ You'll enjoy the mild flavour of this cellophane wrapped packets clean-smoking fragrant cigarette, of io and airtight tio» of so Nothing is added to its 100% guaranteed too* pure PureP urc tobaccos. Try Turf today!40 words
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Advertisement218 1940-09-24 5 MYLETO HAIR COLOUR RESTORER WILL RESTORE GREY OR FADED HAIR TO ITS NATURAL COLOUR SETTING LOTION FOR LADIES HAIR CREAM FOR MEN OTHER MYLETO PRODUCTS INCLUDE: TONQUIN SCURF LOTION OBTAINABLE FROM: ALL DISPENSARIES AND STORES. DISTRIBUTORS. GRAFTON LABORATORIES LTD. Singapore, Kuala Lumpur Penang. MILNERS 7 SAFES BEST PROTECTION AGAINST FIRE218 words
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Advertisement126 1940-09-24 5 FHE MERCANTILE BANK OF INDIA (TRUSTEES) LIMITED. Guaranteed and Controlled By THE MERCANTILE BANK OF INHU LIMITED The Company which is incorporated la the S.S. and registered as a Trust Company, undertakes the following duties: EXECUTOR OR TRUSTEE OF A ADMINISTRATOR OF ESTATE OF DECEASED PERSON TRUSTEE OF A SETTLEMENT126 words
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Miscellaneous167 1940-09-24 5 TIDE TABLES SINGAPORE It-Ok) H. W. 2.57 a.m. 7.5 ft.; 2 33 pjn. 8.3 t. L. W. 8.23 a-m. 4.3 ft.: 9.19 pm. 2.7 tt To-morrow H. W. 4.01 a.m. 7 ft.: S.-3 p.m. 7.9 ft. L. W. 9.08 am. 4.9 ft.; 10.27 p.m. 3 ft Thursday, tip.. 26 H167 words
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Advertisement334 1940-09-24 6 Charming the screen again with his Captivating Songs ....Ramon Novarro Soars to greater heights than ever before in the romantic Comedy hit of the year! today ALHAMBRA 6. 5 3 «9, 5 7% LJr _L_P I B L_CT'^_ D 4^ IC Rt* _i_^ _'\j? 9^ lit 9 DHvAm fl singing334 words
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Advertisement646 1940-09-24 6 "Definitely the most unusual entertainment the screen has yet offered Singapore Filmgoers" STRAITS TIMES (23-9-40) OPENING TO-DAY AT THE CAPITOL- -3.15-6.15-9.15 THE YEAR'S MOST ASTONISHING THRILLER 'jpi^iE l\^fj An undtrworld «ar becomts a lonf of **y VICTOR Jf Englondl A gangster with a passion (or CBT7TT T r KS_»| «»k«646 words
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183 1940-09-24 7 Policy Of Cautious Waiting About Italy's Intentions Cairo, Sept. 23 THE attitude of the reshuffled Egyptian Cabinet is one of cautious waiting about Italy's intentions, it is stated. If the Italian situation develops into a direct invasion Egypt will fight. The Government183 words
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Article191 1940-09-24 7 Cairo, Sept. 23. AN explanation of the resignation of the Egyptian Ministers of Finance, Communications, and Commerce and the Minister without Portfolio, Aly Bey Ayoub, is given in a letter which they addressed to the Prime Minister, Hassan Sabry Pasha, which is splashed in the Arabic newspapers.Reuter; British Wireless - 191 words
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Article79 1940-09-24 7 Peshawar, Sept. 2a. "ft the Italian march towards Alexan- dria means anything, it 13 a call to Muslims 01 the world to' resume their crusade after seven centuries," declared Mullah Sahib of Bhuntan in a sermon lasting four hours which he preached to a huse congregationReuter - 79 words
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Article153 1940-09-24 7 Melbourne, Sept. 23. INDICATIONS now are that as a result of 1 Saturday's elections the Government will Lave a working majority in both Houses from three to five in the House of Representatives and one in the Senate. The probable line-up of the parties on theReuter - 153 words
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Article47 1940-09-24 7 Rangoon, Sept. 23. AN official goodwill mission arrived this morning from Thailand. The missio,n which leaves for India on Sept. 30 is visiting Burma, India, Malaya and Australia v.ith the object of promoting friendly relations between Thailand and the British Empire. Reuter.Reuter - 47 words
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51 1940-09-24 7 London, Sept. 23. SOUTH AFRICA raised approximately £100,000 In the first week of the London civil distress fund appeal. A donation of £5,000 from the Chamber of Mines brings Johannesburg's total to nearly £35,000. This figure has also been reached by Durban.— BritishBritish Wireless - 51 words
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Article34 1940-09-24 7 Malta, Sept. 23. A SMALL number of enemy fighters and bombers tlew over the island on Sunday morning, state* a communique. Tho bombers destroyed several houses and killed one civilian.— Reuter.Reuter - 34 words
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Article111 1940-09-24 7 New York, Sept. 23. "WITH the arrest of eight Nazi leaders in Uruguay on charges of conspiring against the sovereignty of the state, Uruguay is preparing to bring the Nazi party to trial before world opinion," says the New York Times' Montevideo correspondent. SeveralReuter - 111 words
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Article112 1940-09-24 7 New York, Sept. 23. THE United States Navy is represented in diplomatic quarters in Washington as being interested in obtaining a new base at Freetown, Sierra Leone, if arrangements for American use of British Empire bases are consummated, according to a New York Times'112 words
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Advertisement165 1940-09-24 7 HOTELS to-night DINNER DANCE (Informal) 8 pan. to midnight POPULAR CABARET ATTRACTION MIMI JOSE MEXICAN DANCERS OF INTERNATIONAL FAME DINNER 53.00 NON-DIXERS $1.00 Wednesday oct. and "WEAR A SMILE" BALL SPECIAL CABARET in aid of the 'Buy a Bomber" War Fund TICKETS $2 r BOOK NOW. EXTENSION TO 2 A.M.165 words
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Advertisement133 1940-09-24 7 TODAY /^NkfUAII mm 3.15 IJfrH IHHV "ERVBOOY 6.15 9.15 MAUYAS.qNiiuN.iuy goes" The Greatest Technicohttr Success ever brought to the Screen! %^Z^^^ MAETERLINCK^ m the 1 BLUEBIRD in TECHNICOLOR l|J w*3ii Shirley Temple Spring Byington Hi Nigel Bruce C»le Sondergaard JsW| |rJg| Eddie Collins Sybil Jaion Jessie SftH Oa^s^S Ralph Helen133 words
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Article1182 1940-09-24 8 The Straits Times SINGAPORE, TUESDAY, SEPT. 24, 1940. (387th Day Of The War.) PROMISES IN PERIL After a campaign of lobbying, as nauseating as it has been intense, the Governments of the Colony and of the F.M.S. are apparently satisfied that they can now introduce income tax measures into the1,182 words
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Letters To The Editor
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Letter344 1940-09-24 8 Two Would-Be Invaders Of England To the Editor of the Straits Times Sir. The dispersal of the Spanish Armada by a providential storm Is one of the picturesque Inaccuracies ("1066 and all that") which appeal to the schoolboy, and which unfortunately persist In the adult mind. With the approach344 words
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Letter279 1940-09-24 8 Haig Road Scheme Causes Indignation To the Editor of the Straits Times Sir, Government clerks are very indignant at the conditions governing the occupation of houses in the Haig Road Settlement. They contend that the rents are higher than for other government quarters of the same accommodation in Singapore279 words
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Letter167 1940-09-24 8 Privileges From Which They Are Excluded To the Editor of the Straits Times Sir,— I wonder if the public are aware of the fact that msn of the Merchant Navy, who have done and are doing such vital work for the Empire, are in no way en:itled to167 words
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Letter462 1940-09-24 8 Admissions From Mr. V. Gardiner To the Editor of the Strata Times Sir.— When I read S.E.5's first letter I assumed to my eternal sname that I had at last encountered one of those eccentric gentry rejoicing in the name of conscienJous objectors, who apparently do not know the462 words
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Letter251 1940-09-24 8 Should Be Distributed By British Firms To the Editor of the Straits Times Sir,— As a business man of fairly long standing in this country, and also as one who has done a fair amount of business w.th German-owned business houses in Malaya, I was particularly interested in251 words
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Letter160 1940-09-24 8 To the Editor of the Straits Times Sir.— The letter published on Sept. 19 on "Exchange Control" is by no means unrepresentative of the views of the Chinese community. It was indeed good and kind of the Government, in pre-war times, to allow the Chinese to make unlimited160 words
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Letter521 1940-09-24 8 A.R.P., Cinemas And The State Of Denmark To the Editor of the Straits Times Sir,— Replying to your correspondent* Messrs Teh, Ten, and Bong and other antls-who are still being deluded by plausable promises by their leaders are still living In the land of Nod. and Is excusable.521 words
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Letter205 1940-09-24 8 Example Of Treachery From England To the Editor of the Straits Time* Sir. May I support writer of the letter "We Are at War?" I have read of a sentence of ten years' penal servitude passed upon a German-born wife of a British sergeant. This woman had for205 words
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Letter146 1940-09-24 8 Can Be Destroyed Easily To the Editor of the S raits Times Sir,— A "Garden Plot Holder" will be relieved to hear that the snails of which he is so frightened can rally be destroyed with "Meta", a preparation obtainable from any chemise in Singapore. To call the Boy146 words
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Advertisement127 1940-09-24 8 Help to beat Hitler. Every Dollar counts. Be Thrifty and Patriotic too. O Buy War Savings Certificates. Certificates can be purchased for $15, 875, _$150,_5750. On maturity you get $29, $100, $200, $1,000 m o% Compound Interest Redeemable in Ten Years. Or at any time after the first year with127 words
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Advertisement94 1940-09-24 8 YOU AND YOUR STAR by Chriro. Revised Fnlarged edition. The object of this book is to interest educate the uninitiated rather than the smaller circle of Individual* who have already devoted much time to the study of Astrology. Price $3.00. Postage 30 rents. G. H. KIAT A CO., LTD., 6-894 words
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390 1940-09-24 9 Scientists Plan To Beat Nazi Night Bombers "BOX" BARRAGE PROVE SUCCESS c London, Sept. 23. l q BRITAIN'S best scientific brains r are still concentrating on the task of beating the night bomber, s Reuter's air correspondent learns. While their labours are still in the experimental stage the practi- JReuter - 390 words
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Article51 1940-09-24 9 Cairo, Sept. 23. THn Egyptian authorities in C;iiro I* gar. loumiint' up :-H Italians in the city today as a precautionary measure. Some 7.000 have been detain' d. Internment cr.mps are all ready. Similar measures arp being taken throughout the country. Reutrr. Ministers' resignations PageReuter - 51 words
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Article, Illustration698 1940-09-24 9 Vichy Orders African Colonies To Resist FREE FRENCH LEADER TO RALLY HIS SUPPORTERS Move To Prevent Germans Seizing Big Port FREE French forces under the command of General Charles de Gaulle, supported by a British naval squadron are reoorted to have shelled the698 words
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66 1940-09-24 9 King Broadcasts From Raid Shelter WHEN the King broadcast to the Empire early this morning, he was in an air raid shelter under Buckingham Palace. The warning siren had sounded some time before he spoke and like other citizens he took cover. 8.8.C. engineers had previously set up a microphone66 words
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Article143 1940-09-24 9 Vichy, Sept. 23. A COMMUNIQUE issued by the French Foreign Ministry this evening read Ex-General de Gaulle has arrived off Dakar with a British squadron bringing British troops. He presented to the French authorities an ultimatum urging them to surrender. "The ultimatum was rejected and theReuter - 143 words
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119 1940-09-24 9 London. Sept. 23. HUNDREDS of people on the seafront at U Folkestone this morning watched an "xc'ting rescue of a wounded German, airman by a British officer. When a MesserschnUtt 109 was shot down in the sea, the wounded pilot freed himself from the cockpitReuter - 119 words
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Article381 1940-09-24 9 Cairo, Sept. 23. pURTHKIt details of the Italian advance from Libya now available show that one enemy column, after repairing the road down the escarpment at Sollum, which had been blown up by British sappers. began its advance alongside the sea under a certain degreeReuter - 381 words
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Article224 1940-09-24 9 Cairo, Sept. 23. A SUCCESSFUL laid on the harbour of Benghasi, one of Marshal Grazziani's chief supply bases in Libya, is reported in to-night's R.A.F. communique, which states that a raid on Benghasi harbour on Saturday night resulted in a direct hit on a ship. Bombs were224 words
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193 1940-09-24 9 NEW U.S. MOVE IN REPLY TO JAPAN Tighter Control Of Oil Iron Washington, Sept. 23. THE possibility of new American economic measures to restrict Japan arose to-day as a result of the invasion of Indo-China. It is stated in well-informed circles that such restrictions might include tighter control of exportsReuter - 193 words
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258 1940-09-24 9 Saigon, Sept. 23. A PROCLAMATION by GovernorGeneral of French Indo-China, Vice-Admiral Jean Decoux, states that the agreement concluded with the Japanese in Hanoi was based on an agreement previously signed by the Japanese Government and the French Ambassador in Tokio. Three air bases toReuter - 258 words
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117 1940-09-24 9 Chungking, Sept. 23. "fHINA nas had plenty of time to prepare for this eventuality. Our tactics ■will proceed smoothly In accordance with a prearranged plan." declared a Chinese spokes|man on the Indo-Chlna agreement. The number of Chinese troops In Yunnan ond Kwangsl provuices Is not117 words
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77 1940-09-24 9 Chungking. Sept. 23. T ARGE-SCALE destruction of all comnjunication facilities is at present progressing, while whole sections of the Indo-China railway Inside Chinese territory are being removed elsewhere. The evacuation of the Chinese population and government institutions in Kunming Is being speeded up. as itReuter - 77 words
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91 1940-09-24 9 London, Sept. 23. AN Air Ministry communique state? that all British aircraft returned safely frcm widespread and suceesrful operation in Germany, Holland, Belgium and France last night and early this morning. Important aluminium works at Lauta north- cast of Dresden, were bombed anj fires were91 words
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411 1940-09-24 9 Britain Could Face Million Pounds Damage Nightly KEYNES ON GREAT STRENGTH VAST WEALTH OF NATION London, Sept. 23. AFTER a year of war, Britain remains richer in national wealth than at the beginning of 1937 affirmed the eminent economist Mr. J. M. Keynes, in a broadcast to-night. Mr. Keynes, who411 words
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Article190 1940-09-24 9 LciKUn, Sept. 24. LARGE forma. ions of enemy aircraft, ma nly composed of fighters, which crorsed thj Kent, and souch Essex coists yi-sterdsy morning were me: and attacked by our fighters, says an Air Ministry and Home Security communique. Th^ enemy formations were broken upReuter - 190 words
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68 1940-09-24 9 Washington. Sept. 23. us. Cordell Hull, the U.S. Secretary of State, S3. he State Department wouli be ready to <li 'ss the question of guarantee for the safety <.f United States' vessels wlin the belligerents when concrete plans for tne use of American ships forReuter - 68 words
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Advertisement78 1940-09-24 9 o O^' f^ i£ n NO OTHER BELTING HAS THIS I COMBINATION OF UNIQUE FEATURES The I o n g r r life of UpM "Grooved ROKO" is "woven F*gpg| in." The use of 100'-. RH Egri|^^p^ (ameii Hair Warp give* B^n^CyH |H maximum elasticity to tackle Vf^ljuJmp^T^ shock oads78 words
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Article109 1940-09-24 10 AN inquiry planned to extend over throe years into the incidence, severity and social significance of malaria in the valley of I lu Jem piil is hi'in i made by Or. J. 11. Strahan of the Negri Scmbilan Health Department. It is hoped to apply and later109 words
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Article281 1940-09-24 10 Man's Sentence Set Aside Fruin Our Own Corrcs-pondenti Johcrc Bahru, Sept. 23. LOW EE THIAN. a young Chinese, who was sentenced to six months' rigorous imprisonment by Mr. Justlc; Laville at the Muar assizes on a charge of kidnapping Lee Geok Eng, alias Chew Geok Eng. a girl281 words
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74 1940-09-24 10 THE Fc:d Controller announces that 1 export of refrigerated foodstuffs is r.-> longer subject to quota control. Satisfactory arrangrments for the holding cf minimum s.cc':s have been mrta?. Principally affected are bacon, buttor. cheese, nurgerlne, frozen fish beef and muttcn. Any of ihes3 if74 words
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Article167 1940-09-24 10 SINGAPORE BAFFLES HOTEL Dinner Dance i Informal > 8 pin. to Midnight. (.\KKI( X THKATKE. GEYLANG Loo Se Leong Secret of Maid Servant—Double Feature Cantonose Talkies at 7.45 p.m. GREAT WORLD Cabaret: 9 p.m. to Midnight. Globe: Raffles. Sky: Reno. HAPPY WORLD Aerial Trapeze Stunts. Wayangs, t»nd Other Free167 words
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297 1940-09-24 10 Cash Sweep Winners Send Contribution N. C. O.s OF ANTI-AIRCRAFT REGIMENT DONATE $212 THE War Fund to-day totals $3,781,700, an increase of 52,")82 over the total reported yesterday. Among the contributions to Ths War Fund acknowledged to-day are two arising from the last race meeting297 words
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Article87 1940-09-24 10 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penang, Sept. 24. DENA.NG police are making investigations over the disappearance of two Chinese girls who have been missing from their hom« since the week-end. One of the girls. Miss Khor Ah Hoor.. who lives with her parents in Penang Road, was87 words
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Article54 1940-09-24 10 MR. a. Kader Mohldeen Baheb Maricar, prominent South Indian merchant .rf Bangkok is now in Singapore in the course of a tour of Malaya. Mr. Maricar is accomj oaried by Mr. M. E. Nana. alto a big merchant of Bangkok The party b liaj-tng with54 words
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Article37 1940-09-24 10 A 22-YEAR-OLD Tamil was found hanging from a tree by a police constable in Upper Weld Road early to-day. The man was cut down and the ambulance was called. He was dead.37 words
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Article38 1940-09-24 10 MRS. Howell D. Mundell has received a letter from the secretary of the Polish Relief Fund in London thanking her for the £286 which has been received by them and which was collected in Malaya.38 words
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Article48 1940-09-24 10 Dr. E. A. Struthert. who hu been acting as Deputy Principal Medical Officer. Johore. has left on transfer as State Medical an<l H.alth Officer, Negrl Senibllan. l>r. J. C. P. Cray, who recently returned from leave, ha* taken over duties as Deputy P.M.0., Johore.48 words
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Article32 1940-09-24 10 Mr. George P. Bradney. C.B.E. who is well known in Malaya, has been appointed Comptroller and Auditor-General to the Government of Newfoundland for the duration ol the war.32 words
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Article36 1940-09-24 10 A concert was held on Saturday by the pupils of the Methodist Preparatory Knglisti School in aid of their school building fund. They were also assisted by members of ths 4th Singapore Company, The Girls' LifBrigade.36 words
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324 1940-09-24 10 London, Sept. 23. ACCORDING to a Swiss report, says Reuter's diplomatic correspondent, there is some question of convening a Balkan conference in Rome as a result of the FibbentropCiano meeting. It Is hinted that there would be no qurstion of inviinf Turkey to324 words
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Article201 1940-09-24 10 200 Families To Be Accommodated TWO hundred families will be housed in the new block of quarters which is being built for the menial staff of the General Hospital in Singapore. The project is expected to cost $381,000. Tenders for the construe Jon of the building have201 words
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Article107 1940-09-24 10 'From Our Or.n Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Sepi. 23. AN admission tnat sne had brought 11 children into the FM.S. for the purpose of trafficking and that none cf them was their own children, was made by Ns Kirn, r.n elderly Chinese woman, who was sentenced to six107 words
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Article114 1940-09-24 10 'From Our Own CorrespondentKuala Lumpur, Sept. 23. r[E funeral took place at the Venning Road Cemetery, Kuala Lumpur, of Mrs. P. W. Gleeson. widow of the late Mr. P. W. Gleescn, former secretary of the Selangor Turf Club. Mrs. Gleeson died on Saturday. The114 words
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Article59 1940-09-24 10 THE engagement Is announced between Miss Loke Chat Mooi (Daisy), daughter of Mrs. Loke Lool Chew and the late Mr. Loke Lool Chew and sistei of Mr. Loke Tal Nam. of Kuala Lumpur, and Mr. Wong Slew Leng. son of Mrs. Wong Chew Geok and59 words
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41 1940-09-24 10 'From Our Own Correspondent) London. Sept. 23. Fis announced to-day that Lt.-Cdr. Dean? who served for several years in the Straits as a naval marine surveyor, has been killed in action.— Straits Times Copyright.41 words
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Article59 1940-09-24 10 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Ipoh, Sept. 22. THE Sultan of Pcrak and other members of the Perak royal family were among the guests at the marriage of Che Aisah, grandniece of the Sultan and of Che Zalnuddln, son of Che Mohammed Selfuddln. Penghulu, Talping. The59 words
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Article47 1940-09-24 10 The sixty -second birthday of Mr. E. V. Ramasamy Naicker, leader of the Madras Justice party was celebrated by the Tamil community of Pontian last week. Dr. S. Luther, of Johore Bahru, presided over the function. Mr. O. Sarangapanl of Singapore, unrriled a portrait of Mr. Naicker47 words
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Article129 1940-09-24 10 Bigger Production By Japanese DIG increases are reported in the quantities of iron and manganese ores won from mines in Kelantan during 1939 by the Japanese. The Southern Mining Company Limited, a Japanese concern, exported 210,930 tons of iron ore and 11,548.27 tons of manganese ore in129 words
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Article89 1940-09-24 10 'From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Sep:. 23. KUALA Lumpur had a new First Magistrate to-day, when Mr. O. L. Howe, formerly District Civil Judge or Singapore, sat on the bench of the F»rst Magistrates court for the first time. Mr. W. J.89 words
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Article, Illustration801 1940-09-24 10 COLONY RADIO CHIEF IN ATLANTIC ORDEAL How He Rescued Boy Who Could Not Swim LIOW he, the ship's engineer and a nine-year old boy drifted 1 1 about in heavy seas for a whole day before beinjj rescued by a warship was related by Mr. Eric Davis, the newJyappointed Director801 words
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Advertisement86 1940-09-24 10 LIGHTING ILL-BRITISH FITTIMGS f INSPECTION INVITES A representative selection of modern li^htin^ fittings designed and manufactured by the st&C is on display at our showrooms. Modern and traditional styles of fittings figure amon& these. Where fittings of special design are required, the 9.& C. is in an exceptional position to86 words
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1597 1940-09-24 11 MEMORANDUM BY CHINESE AGAINST INCOME TAX Reasons For Opposition To Proposed Measure OFFICIAL CONTROL RESENTED APPOSITION on the part of the Chinese business community to the imposition of income lax in Malaya is expressed in a memorandum prepared by the Singapore Chinese Chamber of Commerce. Main grounds of the opposition1,597 words
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433 1940-09-24 11 MUCH remains still to be done by w State Treasuries, departmental accounts and stores accounts in the F.M.S. to check irregularities and opportunities for fraud, states Mr. A. C. Hands, acting Auditor of the F.M.S., in his annual report. "Whilst on the whele433 words
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Article, Illustration39 1940-09-24 11 Thousands of Imperial troops are now in the Near and Middle East, ready for any eventualities that may arise. Three men of the A IS. are here seen walking into Jerusalem from the Mount of Olives.39 words
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Article216 1940-09-24 11 Scheme Suggested To America (Frcm Our Own Correspondent.) London, Aug. 20. A FEDERATION of Malaysian States in south-eastern Asia, under trie protection of the U.S.A.. would be the best means of promoting stability In the Far East." This somewhat provocative proposal has been made to the United States216 words
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Article73 1940-09-24 11 From Our Ov.ti Correspondent.) Penang, Sept. 23. ANE hundred and twenty-five people have responded to the appeal for blood donors in Penang. Among them are five European women. Of those registered. 50 per cent, are Europeans aiid the remainder Asiatics. It Is, however, stated that73 words
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Article81 1940-09-24 11 A MESSAGE has been received from the Secretary of State lor the Colonies pointing out the desirability of sending all gifts of money from private sources whether for the general prosecution of the war or for specific purposes such as the purchase of aircraft to the local81 words
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Article215 1940-09-24 11 For Use On Regular Passenger Run TVO Douglas passenger planes belonging to the Nethsrlands Indies Air Force which are to be temporally used on the regular passenger service af th 3 X N.I.L.M. will shor.ly bo ceen in Singapore. They are D.C.5 aircraft, the only215 words
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Article405 1940-09-24 11 Governor's Action "Justified" (From Our Own Correspondent.) London, Aug. 21, by Air. I AM satisfied that the Governor was quite justified in the action which he took." This was the gist of the replies stven by Mr. Georsr Hall. Under-Secretary for the Colonies, to a number405 words
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Advertisement94 1940-09-24 11 COOLIKC and i iff REFRESHING EFFECTS ITS BRITISH AND OBTAINABLE EVERYWHERE IN A COMPREHENSIVE RANGE OF SIZES. SOLE AGENTS: KWV. 15 i Wf jiili! HJiftfel Yy-^l ROMANCE in Her Hair Lucky girf, ycu say, to havt hair so soft, so lustrous and alluring. "Easy", she says, "when 4KCw yoa use94 words
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Advertisement98 1940-09-24 11 A.'m >v-*3» ■^tMEBSB'*^ n Uoyjt^t...ANDU 0 yjt^t...AND BETTER CHARMING SEMI PORCELAIN TEA SERVICES Three modern patterns in y- V f\ pretty and effective "~/5 i&V colourings and designs. I Y/> MC^***^^ 0 n Cen tal pattern in 1 A,'' Jt/hy^" black and orange tvith ftV' "fn& mosque, palm flowers. 4?^"98 words
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294 1940-09-24 12 Would Rather Go To Prison Than Pay Money WILLIAM WALMSLEY, 30, and Robert Thomas Tyrer, 25, privates of the Loyal Regiment, were fined $75, or one month's rigorous imprisonment, in the Singapore fifth court yesterday for stealing a motor-car. Both msn admitted that they stole294 words
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Article173 1940-09-24 12 DESCRIBED as a private detective employed by the Midlands Private Detective Agency in Singapore, Sin Yeong Wan, who was charged in the Singapore third court yesterday with impersonating a detective of the Straits Settlements Police Force in June, was acquitted and discharged without his defence being called173 words
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Article120 1940-09-24 12 (From Our Own Correspondent 1 Ipoh, Sept. 23. JUDGMENT was reserved by Mr. Justice J Howes in the Perak Supreme Court today in the appeal of Parramsaran, a young Indian, against the decision of Che' Zainuddin, second magistrate in Ipoh, in dismissing his claim for120 words
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68 1940-09-24 12 A CHINESE woman who was attempting to retrieve her belongings from an attap hcusa which caught fire in a Lorong in Gcvlang Road yesterday morning received slight turns on her face and hands. The root of the house was destroyed. but little ether damage68 words
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332 1940-09-24 12 LIOW the powers of observation of six-year-old Harold Fernandez led to the discovery that his home had been broken into and a large quantity of clothing stolen, was related in the Singapore criminal district court yesterday by his mother, Mrs. S. Fernandez, of332 words
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Article122 1940-09-24 12 ARTHUR DARBYSHIRE, 31-year- old Naval Base policeman, was yesterday found guilty on charges of not reporting for duty at the Naval Police Station on Aug. 10 and Sept. 10, by the Singapore thiri magistrate, Mr. J. G. Rappoport. H» was sentenced to three months' rigorous122 words
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195 1940-09-24 12 ACCUSED of murdering a compatriot, Sikh labourer named Foja Singh was on trial before Mr. Justice Manning and a special jury at the Singapore Assizes yesterday It is the first of two cases in which Sikhs are on capital charges. Opening the case for195 words
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246 1940-09-24 12 JtfEW rules giving the newly appointed trui-ees of the Chinese Swindling Club, Singapore, power; to mortgage the club's :iiy,v buikiirg, now unde- construction, and la> at 21 Amber Road, and providing for ihc disposal of the club's assets should it be dissolved, were p^sed246 words
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Article102 1940-09-24 12 CENTENCK was postponed until Friday on U. K. Ramanadiyodi. a 26-year-old Indian, who pleaded guilty In the Singapore third court yesterday to stealing $83 fiom his employer, a shopowner in Sembawang Road. Ramanadiyodi was originally charged with theft of $132.50 but the court accepted his102 words
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Article380 1940-09-24 12 Woman Accuses Friend Of Theft LILY Maria de Foe, a young Eurasian weman, complained in the Singapore second court yesterday that her room, in aliouse in Frankel's Estate, was entered by John William Bjyer, an elderly Eurasian, who took her pet poodle away. The poodle was valued380 words
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Article54 1940-09-24 12 Batavia, Sept. 23. pONVERSATIONS between the Japan- ese chief delegate, Mr. Ichizo Kobayashi and the Governor-General of the Netherlands Indies, planned for Saturday, was cancelled, owing to the indisposition of Mr. Kobayashi. But meetings between the Japanese and Netherlands Indies delegates will take place daily, it is54 words
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Article130 1940-09-24 12 A SINGAPORE Municipal committee which was called on at the lost general meeting to reconsider a decision regarding car parklrig at the Cathay Cinema has adhered to us previous declsun. Following a meeting held on Sept. 16. me committee adhered to tts previous decision130 words
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66 1940-09-24 12 THE Singapore Malay schools' 1940 exhl1 bition of work will be held at Kota Raja Malay School (old Victoria School) on the > following days: Next Monday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. fopen to women only), 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. (open to all); next66 words
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Advertisement469 1940-09-24 12 (You too can have Husky) Hew Strength, Calm Herves 1 and Hew Found Energy../ y tf^ Make tin's lest/J Jfl wj Irfk Thousands of Thin, Weak, Ailing, Nervous Men 4 Women, Once Discouraged, Say VIKELP" Tablets Brought These Results* Where All Else Failed! ■^r 1. Improved Appetite. concentrated and comes469 words
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Advertisement383 1940-09-24 12 FOLDINd TEAKWOOI) VKNF. II BLINDS FOR VERANDAH WINDOWS Ol ANY SIZE This blind Is made of teakwood slabs flxed on tape and belt webbing lUce ordinary window shutters. It affords an independent control roller lor adjusting the slabs so ax to give access to air and light as well as383 words
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584 1940-09-24 13 Hitler Is A "Mad Butcher; 9 Says American Congressman London, Sept. 23. HORRIFIED condemnation is expressed in all quarters today of the German submarine's sinking in mid- Atlantic without warning on a bitter, stormy night of an evacuee ship carrying children fromReuter - 584 words
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65 1940-09-24 13 Washington, Sept. 23. MR. Cordell Hull, the U.S. Secretary of State, called the torpedoing of the British child evacuees' liner as a most dastardly act" at his Press conference. Mr. Hall permitted direct quotation of this comment, saying. I am sure there will teReuter - 65 words
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Article230 1940-09-24 13 London, Sept. 23. "THE torpedoing of the children's evacuee liner was not announced Immediately, it was explained in London to-day, because the parents of every child now on the high seas would have spent days of anxiety wondering if t h c i r childrenReuter - 230 words
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95 1940-09-24 13 Attempt On Life Of Mexican President Mesxo City, Sept. 23. THE possibility of a criminal attempt on the life of President Cardenas is beinp investigated by the police following the unexplained derailment of a goods train only a few miles ahead of a train which was taking the President toReuter - 95 words
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28 1940-09-24 13 Lahore, Sept. li. JTHE Minwali district of the Punjab 1 has raised i: 10,000 for the purchase of British fighter aircraft.— Reuter.Reuter - 28 words
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Article551 1940-09-24 13 BIG DELEGATION OF BUSINESSMEN London, Sept. 23. AS part of the British trade drive in South America, the British Government has decided, with the approval of the Governments concerned, to send to South America a special mission under the leadership of Lord Willingdon, former Governor-General ofReuter - 551 words
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Advertisement284 1940-09-24 13 The only dreading thai feeds the liair 61LV1MX HAIK CiifcAM fives a vigorous alive om£mm; feeds the bairMit eanMkn Pure silvlkrln It is non-t'reasy m ma llair It U the only hair cream with all the virtues of a Kood fisative— keeping the hair well in control without appearing too284 words
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Advertisement552 1940-09-24 13 AVOID 4^V BLEMISHED iifrto a itfP j SKIN Iv this 1 I 2-PURPOSE SOAP PPJ^L Antittptit M \mmJlmppltm*t jt Look at vmr skin. Is it dry, harsh and rou^h Hug' is your complexion muddy, spoilt by blackPWBL heads That means your present cleansing jHk^ methods arc inadequate. You arc depriving552 words
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Advertisement69 1940-09-24 13 HAVE YOU TRIED HONG'S USED CAR MEDIUM? A Selection ot Guaranteed Cars Always Available Particulars upon request, but better still, call at HONG MOTORS 28. Cavanagh Road. Singapore Phone 2123 BRYLFOAM THE PERFECT SHAMPOO CONTAINING NO SOAP OR ALKALI ECONOMICAL IN USE A THIMBLE FULL IS SUFFICIENT FOR EACN SHAMPOO69 words
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646 1940-09-24 14 Air Marshal Tells America Of Changing German Tactics London, Sept. 23. AIR MARSHAL Sir Philip Joubert de la Ferte, in a broad- fast to the United States to-day, discussed the changes of policy forced on the Luftwaffe and the attacks by theBritish Wireless - 646 words
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Article85 1940-09-24 14 Round -Up Of Korean Missionaries Tokio, S?pt. 23. THE wholesale round-up of "Insurgent Christian missionaries" throughout Korea on Friday is announced In a semi-official Japanese report trom Seoul. Those detained are accused of organizing secret societies, planning "rebellious activities," disrespect for the Japanese Emperor and spreading false propaganda. It IsReuter - 85 words
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Article61 1940-09-24 14 Chungking, Sept. 23. AFTER studying construction of dugouts in Chungking, Mr. Harold Steele-Perkins of the air raid precautions corps In Hong Kctig, returned to Hong Kong on Saturday by plane. He was accompanied by an engineer. It is understood they will make recommendations regarding theReuter - 61 words
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52 1940-09-24 14 Shanghai, Sept. 23. THE second contingent of British volunteers numbering 60 left Shanghai yesterday morning. Among the volunteers who were seen off by a large crowd, were several former members of the municipal police who resigned their posts to serve In the BritishReuter - 52 words
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Article49 1940-09-24 14 London, Sept. 2.1. IT is stated authoritatively that during the week-ended Sept. 21, Germany lost Mi machines in battles over liritain. Britain lost 47 planes but 28 pilots were saved. In R.A.F. raids over the Continent, 12 British machines failed to return. Reuter.Reuter - 49 words
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Article233 1940-09-24 14 London, Sept. 23. D A.F. bombers last night attacked enemy-occupied bases in France and Belgium and an important target in Germany, it Is learned in London to-day. Berlin had an air raid alarm lasting two hours and 20 minutes, states a trans-radio dispatch from Berlin,Reuter - 233 words
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Article214 1940-09-24 14 Millions Of Earplugs To Be Distributed London, Sept. 23. EARPLUGS by the millions are to be d.stributed free through the local authorities to the people of Britain. The issue will begin at once. It is pointed cut tha; these plugs will not only protect theReuter - 214 words
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86 1940-09-24 14 London, Sept. 23. r[E British Government has been Informed that India can, after meeting tlv present steel demands from the Middle East. Iraq. Kenya and Uganda, provide a balan~. of light steel products of 10.000 tons per month and also a further 10.000British Wireless - 86 words
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42 1940-09-24 14 A.- A. GUNS FOLLOWED RIBBENTROP AROUND London, Sept. 23. DURING his recent visit to Rome, Rlbbcntrop was accompanied by 50 soldiers with anti-aircraft guns every time he drove about Ihe city. This huge bodyguard stood ready at each building he visited.— Reuter.Reuter - 42 words
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Article311 1940-09-24 14 Raiders Turned Back Again Five German Planes Shot Down Yesterday Londen, Sept. 23. AUTHORITATIVE reports hitherto received indicate that five enemy aircraft were shot down by fighters during air engagements over Britain this morning. There was a short air raid alarm in London this morning when a large ■force ofReuter - 311 words
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123 1940-09-24 14 Muslim Cemetery Mosque Bombed By Italians Haifa, Sept. 23. I EAFLETS in Arabic protesting Mus- solini's love for the Arab 3 were dropped at the same time as bombs wnen Italian war planes raided Haifa for the seventh time on Sa.urday. Bombs whi-h damaged a mosque killed and severely injuredReuter - 123 words
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Article29 1940-09-24 14 Berlin, Sept. 23. BREAD, pastry, cheese, coffee, sugar, rice, meat and fats will be rationed in France from to-day, according to a German news apency announcement from Paris.— Reuter.Reuter - 29 words
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Advertisement243 1940-09-24 14 Treat ULCERS and SORES Effectively Use MILTON Double acting Milton dissolves and penetrates pus then kills Germs. Now, you can use the world* famous Milton to treat sores, varicose ulcers, skin infections and inflammations. Milton is the world's greatest non-poisonous germicide. Double acting. First, it dissolves pus and dead tissuethen243 words
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627 1940-09-24 15 Four-One Victory Avenges First Round Defeat R.A.F 4 Manchesters 1. VIRTUAL champions in the first division of the S.A.F.A. league even before they played yesterday, the R.A.F. put Ihe issue beyond doubt when they beat the Manchesters by lour proals to one at627 words
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Article193 1940-09-24 15 Indian Army Will Be Formidable Side AF..ST and exciting game of hock:y was played at the Naval Base yesterday when the second and final Indian Army trial was held. There was never a dull moment in the game, and thrills followed each other in rapid193 words
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159 1940-09-24 15 '|*HE first match in the first round of the SAfA Challenge Cup competition will be played at Anson Road on Friday when th? Sappers meet the Singapore Cricket Club. Other first round games are: R.E. vs. S.C.C. at Anson Road Stadium or. Friday. Sept.159 words
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Article98 1940-09-24 15 I Moravia 5; R.N.W.T 3. PLAYING at Farrer Park yesterday the Moravia soccer team beat the i P.N.W.T. by five ?oals to three in a very fast second division <b) league fixture. Moravia scored three goals before the R.N.W.T. retaliated through Garfield. Before the end Moravia netted98 words
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Article37 1940-09-24 15 SOCCER: League, First division. Police vs. Malays, Stadium: Challenge Cup, R.A.F. (KaUane) vs. Malaya Signals, Geylang stadium; secord division (a) R.A.F. (Tengah) vs. Publishers, S.R.C. HOCKEY: S.C.C. trial. TENNIS: S.C.R.C.. S.C.C. and V.M.C.A. tournaments.37 words
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Article530 1940-09-24 15 Tennis Results Further Ties OWING to the rain, there was no tennis played at the S.C.C. yesterday, in the Club's autumn lawn tennis tournament. The ties were postponed to to-day. To-day's ties will be: Men's singles handicap: J. O. Houston (plus 15) vs. C. J. Bembroke (scr); D. E. L.530 words
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175 1940-09-24 15 S.R.C 5: Indians 1. CCORING five goals to their op- p ments" one, the S.R.C. second team defeated the second string of Hi? Indian Association in a game of hockey played on the padang yesterday. The Recs opened the scoring through L. D'Almedia175 words
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Article54 1940-09-24 15 UNABLE to field a team, the Customs conceded a walk-over to the Chinese in a secend division ibi S.A.F.A. league match, which was to have been played on the padang yesterday. A friendly ma;ch was played between the teams, resulting In a win of four goals to54 words
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382 1940-09-24 15 Recreation Club Beaten By Four Goals To Two R.A.(A.A.) 4: S.R.C 2. DLAYING with ten men, the S.R.C. were eliminated '■from the challenge cup j'esterday when they were beaten by four goals to two by the R.A. (A.A.). The winners will meet the first382 words
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83 1940-09-24 15 "THE following on the qualifiers and ths draw for the first round of the Royal Singapore Golf Club's club championship to be played on Saturday afternoon: 2.35, W. Edred vs. H. B. Sym; 2.40, H. H. Sturt vs. M. M. Paterson; 2.45, R. N. McKern vs.83 words
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Article185 1940-09-24 15 IN a game of hockey played at Farrer Par!: yesterday the Singapore Hornets beat the Singapore Colts Hcckey Club by two goals to one. The game was very fast and exciting, ths Hornets proving much the superior team, and, had lt not been for the stalwart185 words
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Article59 1940-09-24 15 '|*HE Garrison Golf CluJbs women's monthly medal, Stapleford scoring, was played at Tanglin and resulted in a win for Mrs. H. W. R. Williams with a score of 17 points. Other returns were: Mrs. W. J. Holohan 163.,: Mrs. J. W Pinhey 16; Mrs. J.59 words
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Article69 1940-09-24 15 A good game of hockey was s;t-n at Balestier yesterday when the Ceylon Sports Club beat the 18th Field Ambulance team by the odd goal in three. Though beaten the Ambulance team played well, considering UMC three of their best players were engaged in the Indian Army69 words
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Article37 1940-09-24 15 THE Chung Wah Football Club Ist XI will meet the R.E. Fortress > Ist XI at Jalan Besar stadium ou Sunday. Sgt. Hatton will be In charge of the whistle. There will be no admission charged.37 words
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Advertisement112 1940-09-24 15 Malayan Rugby Union RUGBY FOOTBALL Book NOW and ensure a good Seat for the 1940-41 Season. 18 FIRST CLASS GAMES IN SINGAPORE. Season Tickets (including tax) $11.00 entitling the holder to a reserved seat for games on the Padar.g, Anson Road or Jalan Besar Stadium. Applications for Season Tickets to112 words
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Advertisement108 1940-09-24 15 \Jfck O«Uy Co^y«# «w» p"* r~ MJm lSj ihm muim**! features <rf ike W^O «U Vt *T>IM CENTO TTIACTIOW I 1 LONG MOM-SUO MUAGI QUKS fTUVHNG AKO tTA*TTNC no sur on cu*vts •lovout noncnoN TOUCH TTIIAD _^^^^^^^^L awm The Car noted for its LOW PETROL CONSUMPTION and GENERAL EFFICIENCY OF108 words
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941 1940-09-24 16 Institution Of New Cross Of Distinction Announced 'AFTER OUR PRESENT TRIALS WILL ASSUREDLY COME VICTORY" A GLOWING tribute to the spirit of civil defence workers in Great Britain, whose devotion "in the face of grave and constant danger has won new renown forReuter - 941 words
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155 1940-09-24 16 Gandhi To Meet The Viceroy On Friday PURPOSE OF TALKS STILL OBSCURE Wardha, Sept. 23. JUjAHATMA Gandhi is going to 1T1 Simla on Wednesday and will meet the Viceroy, Lord Llnlithgow, on Friday. The ostensible reason for the visit Is to elucidate the Government's attitude towards the Congress resolution ofReuter - 155 words
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467 1940-09-24 16 Vichy On Japanese Assurance To Respect French Rights In Far East ¥ATW Tokio, Sept. 23. IAFAN has no territorial designs on French Indo-China," J the Foreign Office spokesman announced at a Press conference to-day, commenting on the Franco-Japanese agreement signed at Hanoi. TheReuter - 467 words
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