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Title Section21 1940-01-08 1 The Malaya Tribune VOL. XXVII- -No. 6. SINGAPORE, MONDAY, JANUARY 8, 1940 FIVE CENTS. The Malaya Tribune. Monday, January 8, 1940.21 words
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Article, Illustration433 1940-01-08 1 Interior Reduced To Shambles Renewed Attack On Innocents PLANES HELP RESCUE: SHIP TOWED TO PORT Reuter. London. Jan. 8. THE British liner, City of Marseilles, 8,280 tons, struck by a nvne off the Scottish coast yesterday, was towed into port this afternoon.Reuter. - 433 words
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327 1940-01-08 1 Reuter. Accounts of attacks by German aircraft on two unarmed Scottish trawlers were given yesterday, when the survivors arrived at a north-east coast port from Norway. David Addison, engineman of the trawler "Trinity,' r said that on Dec. 18, two German planes flying low overReuter. - 327 words
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163 1940-01-08 1 Solidarity Against The Reds Reuter. Rome, Jan. 8. r y\\V. only element of surprise from the Ciano-Csaky meeting is the mcrment that Count Oaky, the Hungarian Foreign Minister, is n turning to Budapest to-day instead of going- to San Remo for hi* proposedReuter. - 163 words
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140 1940-01-08 1 Reuter. Bombay, Jan. 8. ATTEMPTS to solve the Hindu- Moslem differences have proved abortive, according to correspondence between Mr. 'Jinnah, President «>f the All-India Moslem League and Mr. Nehru, ex-President of the AllIndia Congress, published to-day. Mr Jinnah's case is that before theReuter. - 140 words
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Article37 1940-01-08 1 Pages Tribute To Chinese Women 2 Malacca Tragedy 3 Cinemas 4 and 5 "I Review The News"—C .H.S.J. 6 Italian Warning 6 Sweden May Intervene 1 w port 8 Advertisements 9 I 1.,0il 1237 words
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58 1940-01-08 1 New Delhi, Jan. 8. IT is understood that the introduction of compulsory national service for male European British subjects in India is under consideration by the Government of India. All Britons between the ages of 16 and 50 are now registered under an ordinance58 words
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Article62 1940-01-08 1 Reuter. Doom, (Holland), Jan. 8. EX-KAISER Wilhelm is slightly indisposed with a cold and is canfined to his room. He will be unable to attend the funeral at Amerengen on Tuesday of his friend Count Bentinck, who first gave him shelter when he came to Holland afterReuter. - 62 words
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Article62 1940-01-08 1 London, Jan. 8. THE Admiralty will issuo to day a list 1 of casualties "arising from various hazards of service in war and t not related to any particular action. The list, in addition to those previously published, includes all naval casualties up to Dec. 1462 words
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40 1940-01-08 1 Reuter. London, Jan. 8. T'HK French wireless claims A thai it is learned that 20 officers of the German General Staff have left for Russia to participate in the reorganisation of the Red Army.—Reuter.Reuter. - 40 words
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57 1940-01-08 1 Reuter. Tsingtao, Jan. 8 THE Japanese authorities here admit the burning by Japanese soldieis of the property of the British-owned Methodist Missionary Society at Chuchia town, in Shantung Province, on Christmas Day. They refuse to give the nam c of the unit responsible orReuter. - 57 words
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Article, Illustration318 1940-01-08 1 Reuter. PaftK Jan. 8. I AST night communique state* L there was nothing of importance to report yesterday —Reuter. London, Jan. 8. Mr Winston Churchill, visiting the British forces in France yesterday, entered an Air Force zone hich **f hl p fogbound that no flyingReuter. - 318 words
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135 1940-01-08 1 Reuter. Shanghai. Jan. 8. SPECIAL precautions are being taken by the police to protect Mr. Godfrey Phillips, British Secretary General of the Municipal Council, following the attempt on his life on Saturday. A ooraonal guard of one foreign and one Chinese detective has beenReuter. - 135 words
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298 1940-01-08 2 Singapore, Saturday. fewer than five children met with accidents to-day. Among them were a three-year-old girl who was gored by an enraged bull and a i raffic police constable's daughter who was said to have been knocked down by a motor-car driven by a Chinese.298 words
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Article38 1940-01-08 2 The output of the estate of New Scudui, Ltd., foi the month of December amounted to 27,100 pounds, making a total of 205.240 pounds for the nine months of the year, ending Mar. 31, 1940.38 words
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Article28 1940-01-08 2 The German minefield control vessel "Itste 710" struck three German mines simultaneously in »cne of their own l/line-fields. Only five out of a crew of 7fl were saved.28 words
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Article138 1940-01-08 2 (From Our Own Correspondent) Malacca, Sunday. rIF. wedding took place at St. Peter'.s church yesterday of Mr. Leo Oliver Rupert Dias, son of Mr. and Mrs. Vincient E Dias. to Miss Ivy Dorothy Minjoot. daughter of Mrs. Mary Minjoot. Father Fernandez officiated. The bridesmaids were Misses Marie Minjoot138 words
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Article114 1940-01-08 2 Singapore, Saturday. A verdict ot by misadventure was to-day returned by Mr. W. G. Fatter the Singapore Cbrorjjer, at. the conclusion of the inquiry Into the death of an eleven-year-old boy named Tan Geok Lain, who dird in the General Hospital from injuries he sustained114 words
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Article100 1940-01-08 2 (From Our Own Coi respondent) London, Dec. 20. MR. Herbert Heather, Kidder-pore-avenue, Hampstead, and St. Margarets, Canadianavenue, Catford, a director of Cairo (Malay) Rubber Syndicate Ltd., who died as the result of i motor accident, left £266, t n net personality £113,079). Duty was 138,537. Bequests100 words
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Article146 1940-01-08 2 BRIGADIER M. D. Gambier-Parry. M.C., A.D.C., will broadcast from the 8M.8.C to-night at 7.30 p.m., the title of his talk being "More About the Western Front." In this talk Brigadier Gambier-Parry will explain the military significance of the scanty and apparently rather uninteresting news received from146 words
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Article271 1940-01-08 2 Singapore, Monday. MISS Rosemary Dan V the violin cello with fine tech nique, and Mr. Werner Baer at the nnran provided the audience at the Victoria Memorial Hall last night with splendid musical entertainment. Mr. Baer included some numbers in the first part of h*s prooramme. but271 words
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Article153 1940-01-08 2 Singapore, Saturday. TAN TEOW LIN, a salesman in the employ of Messrs. Sime Darby fc Co., Ltd.. was to-day charged in a summons case before Mr. J. LMcFall in the Singapore Criminal District Court on three counts of accepting cheques as an inducement to show favour. Th* case153 words
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300 1940-01-08 2 Singapore, Sunday. A HIGH tribute to the Colonial Secretary, Sir Alexander Small, for the interest he had taken in the affairs of the Association, was paid by Mr. Lim Seng Kiang, president of the Junior Civil Service Association, at the 14th anniversary of300 words
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Article30 1940-01-08 2 Mass desertions from the German Army as Austrian regiments are drafted to the Western Front are reported. Over a hundred soldiers are said to have disappeared from Innsbruck garrison recently.30 words
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Article144 1940-01-08 2 Last Night's First Night PRESTON FOSTER and Irene Hervey have the chief parts i- n "Society Smugglers,'' which opened a season at the Pavilion Theatre last night. This is a detective story with a difference. Irene Hervey is seen as a girl who is installed by144 words
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Article191 1940-01-08 2 Singapore, Saturday. CONVICTED on a charge of theft of a salmon valued at $C4O cents from the cold-room of the Singapore Cold Storage Co., Ltd., on Oct. 12, Khoo Kirn Wang, who was the clerk in charge of the company"* cold rooms, was to-day sentenced to191 words
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650 1940-01-08 2 EXPERIENCES OF TAIPING AAAN (IFrom Our Own Correspondent) Taiping, Saturday. I YOUNG Taiping Sikh, Dara Singh, who was one of the first A batch of Taiping volunteers for the China war-front, described to me to-day some of his thrilling experiences. He had been chased650 words
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Article110 1940-01-08 2 (From Our Own Correspondent I Tapah, Saturday. MR. Too Jee Lim's third son, Mr. J Joon Ting, will be married uti Amsterdam, Holland, to Dr. (Miss) r. Que, who is now practising m a no* pital in Amsterdam. The bride-to-be was formerly ti the110 words
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Advertisement115 1940-01-08 2 THE CAMAY BEAUTY METHOD Ir- j r~ mm—., ft *fl f Clean, natural loveliness is gjpgmm Tills /JtUU'i- beauty's first -law! Twice '#sf^B BEAUTY SECBFT every day appiy a %ht ,:,,hcr I of ama v to your face and j I ljCi4ft£ill> hands. Then 30 seconds with J I I115 words
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Advertisement19 1940-01-08 2 Overseas Assurance CORPORATION, LIMITED, China Building, Chnita tMTMC, ■PHONE 5808. SINGAPORE. FIRE, MARINE, MOTOR VEHICLES, WORKMEN'S COMPENSATION PERSONAL ACCIDENT.19 words
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Article, Illustration32 1940-01-08 3 photograph of Hyderabads manning an anti-tank gun taken when a party of Malayan journalists toured the camps of the various Indian army units who are garrisoned in Singapore.32 words
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175 1940-01-08 3 Singapore, Sunday. A BENGALI jaga was said to have been assaulted by twenty coolies on a rubber estate at the 10th miletone. Yio fhu Rang Road, this afternoon at about four o'clock. ls alleged to have been and spades by the coolies. He had175 words
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Article17 1940-01-08 3 The Loyal Regiment will beat the retrea* on the Padang to-day at 6 pin.17 words
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Article132 1940-01-08 3 Singapore, Monday. OVER three thousand twakows are at present lying idle in the Singapore River following a strike staged by five thousand lightermen early this morning. Main reason for this strike was the alleged failure by employers to keep a promise to increase wages. Negotiations are being132 words
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Article115 1940-01-08 3 Singapore. Saturday. AN echo of the death of a two-year-old chlM named Chua Ah Keh was heard to-day in -„> Coroner's Court when the inquiry Into tha death of Chua Ah Keh was resumed. In resuming the inquiry. Inspector 0. W. Chilton, for the Police,115 words
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162 1940-01-08 3 Terrible Tragedy At Malacca (From Our Own Reporter) MALACCA, SUNDAY. A HOUSE AT THE 27TH MILE ON THE JASIN-ASAHAN ROAD NEAR CHABAU, WAS THE SCENE OF A TERRIBLE DISCOVERY ON THURSDAY, WHERE AN INDIAN WAS FOUND DEAD HANGING FROM ONE OF THE REAMS.162 words
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Article159 1940-01-08 3 (From Our Own Correspondent) Johore Bahru. Sunday. A BIG fire occurred in Bukit Pulai estate, Pientong, when a packing shed, storing a quantity of rubber, was razed to the ground shorily after midnight on Fitday. The stock of rubber at the packing shed. 82.860 lb., valued159 words
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Article310 1940-01-08 3 (From Our Own Correspondent) Johore Bahru, Sunday. ABOUT 300 members and friends in fancy dress attended the gaily-decorated Civil Service Club, Johore Bahru, at the Club's annual "Twelfth Night" celebration on Saturday night. Bunting, flags, coloured electric illuminations and streamers adorned the Club premises. His310 words
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Article49 1940-01-08 3 (From Our Own Correspondent) Bangkok, Saturday. DOG suffering from rabies was responsible for the admission into the Pasteur Institute of 26 people whom the animal bit as it ran unharmed through some Bangkok streets to-day. The victims include five boys and four girls.49 words
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Article423 1940-01-08 3 London, Dec. 5. CONFERENCES between motor manufacturers, the Ministry of Supply ami the Beard of Trade have resulted in a plan, announced today, to increase the export of British meter cars and commercial vehicles all over the world, and specially to secure a share in the423 words
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Advertisement311 1940-01-08 3 p{ iry* PIE M m^m^^^^^^^JjNk komo- maac delicious, I a/ways fresh i *£«s I If you have not tried one of I V our famous S.C.S. Pies you've I C^&Kfß^^^ missed a treat. They are really \V S scrumptious because only the W Ht?t nderesl meat, poultry and game j311 words
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Advertisement239 1940-01-08 4 Pi%VILIOX 6.15 9.15 10-M4.111 j FURIOUS ACTION AS COURAGEOUS G' MEN BATTLE IT OUT WITH A RUTHLESS BAND OF SMUGGLERS r I\* 1 Ipß^ OPENING WEDNESDAY JACK LONDON'S GRAND STORY •*HOMAXUi: OF THE HI lIWOOHS COLUMBIA PICTURE WITH JEAN PARKER CHARLES BICKFORD Another Winner for the "BIG THEATRE with the239 words
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Advertisement326 1940-01-08 4 PACKED OUT AGAIN! Acclaimed by Thousands as Charles Laughton's Greatest Picture Since MUTINY on the BOUNTY" Ijf CAPITOL 1 g 1 Daphne dv Maurier's world famous story and play MOKE SENSATIONAL THAN MUTINY ON THE BOUNTY MORE ACTION THAN IN ANY ADVENTURE FILM SHOWN! Latest GAUMONT BRITISH NEWS including 'THE326 words
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Advertisement228 1940-01-08 4 HAPPY CABARET TO-NIGHT AT 8.00 P.M. GLAMOROUS HAWAIIAN NIGHT W SLOW FOX TROT WALTZ COMPETITION DANCE WINNERS AW ARDI I» *rl with 24 FREE PASSES I I 120 XO PREMIERE OF |J I& "HAWAIIAX NH.IIIS at CAPITOL THEATRE FLOOR ATTRACTION HULA HULA I> v pi #< you bet TWO f%228 words
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598 1940-01-08 5 TWBUTES to thfc work ot the Methodist Church in Malaya were paid by both the Rev. Stephen S. Band of the Presbysterian Church, and Lieutenant-Colonel Lord of the Salvation Army, at Saturday morning's session of the Methodist Annual Conference. The former stated that598 words
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Article55 1940-01-08 5 Singapore, Monday. There was a big attendance at the service of worship held at the Victoria Memorial Hal 1 yesterday evening, the Rev. S M. Thevathasan, M.A., presiding. The service was held under the joint auspices of the Singapore Methodist Churches en the occasion of the55 words
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Article, Illustration62 1940-01-08 5 They're both well known—one in Singapore, the a.her all over the world. They are both engaged in the film industry. The man is Mr. Leon Britton, general manager for the Far East of RK O. Radia Pictures. The girl is Anna Neagle. heroine of "Nurse Edith Cavell." The62 words
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Article299 1940-01-08 5 Stockholm, Jan. 8. ACCORDING to Finnish circles here, Finnish airmen report that they Have repeatedly flown over Leningrad and dropped hundreds of small Bibles, and Bibles have also been distributed by other methods. The Finns believe this will have a considerable moral effect on the299 words
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373 1940-01-08 5 London, Jan. 8. RECTER'S lobby correspondent states thai political circles are now inclined to believe that Mr. Hc;.c-Belisha, after a short period, will again lecrive office in the Government —Reuter No Change Of Policy The wide changes and reforms carried rut in the British373 words
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Article43 1940-01-08 5 Rubber returns for the month of De cember, 1939:— Alor Gajah 15,200 lbs. Australasia 17,000 Ayer Panas 78,000 Bukit Kubu 12.700 Glenealy 55.000 Jalan Kebun 10,400 Kluang 55,000 Pajam 176.000 Port Swettenham 7,200 Tambalak 21,500 Teluk Anson 46,187 Ulu Benut 38,00043 words
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Article164 1940-01-08 5 London, Dec. 23. A SAILOR who never went to sea without a black cat is one of six more survivors of the Rawalpindi battle who have sent word to relatives in England that they are safe. Mrs. Lily Speers. of Tower-street, West Hartlepool, never164 words
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Advertisement212 1940-01-08 5 HAILED BY THE CRITICS AS ONE OF THE MIGHTIEST HITMAN j DRAMAS EVER PRODUCED I A■■lA >l lIIIA TO |g are* j The Story That Shocked The World I IRON FIST Of k I MA(HINE mĔ r "Ow reckj th* Sccrcti OT I i W J^I^ n,sl w0 <tAo*o ROBSON212 words
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Miscellaneous97 1940-01-08 5 IPITOL: "Jamaica Tnn."—3.ls, 6.15 and 9.15 p.m. I WIUON: 'Society Smugglers."—6.ls and 9.15 p m. xIHAMBRA: "Nurse Edith Cavell."— 315, 6.15 and 9.15 p.m. \TII\Y- "A (hump At Oxford."— 3.15, 6.15 and 9.15 p.m. K<>XY: "The Warning."—6.ls and 9.15 p.m. H \RLBOROUGH: "My Son."-^6.15 and 9.15 p.m. ROtAt: "Kannappa Nayanar97 words
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Miscellaneous24 1940-01-08 5 TO-DAY High Water: 9.27 A.M. 9.4 ft. h 11.04 P.M. 8.9 ft. TO-MORROW High Water: 10.12 A.M. 9.6 ft. b 11.39 P.M. 9.0 ft.24 words
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Article276 1940-01-08 6 RECENTLY the announcement was made by the Chancellor of the Exchequer of the intention to set up a Select Parliamentary Committee on national expenditure connected with the war, civil and military. It is a step in the right direction. During the Great War a similar276 words
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Article163 1940-01-08 6 IT is a matter for satisfaction that the British Premier has made a change at the Ministry of Information, which has already been exposed in the British Press as the most wasteful department of the War Government. Sir John Keith, former 8.8.C. Governor and till now chairman of163 words
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Article433 1940-01-08 6 Reuter. Rome, Jan. 7. "ITALY will take no initiative to form or enter any 1 Si*, (iayda in Giornale d ltalia. writing regarding the Ciano-Czaky conversations. "Italy wants to live in peaceful collaboration with the Danubian and Balkan states but wants to preserve her freedomReuter. - 433 words
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158 1940-01-08 6 Reuter. Bucharest, Jan. 7. AN impressive demonstration of Rumania's determination to defend Bessarabia on her eastern frontier took place at Chisianu on the Soviet-Rumanian frontier, where King Carol to-day attended the traditional epiphany oeremony. In his speech. King Carol declared; "Wh e n I setReuter. - 158 words
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Article83 1940-01-08 6 Reuter. The Hague. Jan. 7. AUTHORITATIVE circles state that Holland does not dream of tolerating any interference by third parties regarding the question of whether in the present circumstances it is desirable for her to remain a member of the League. They add that it isReuter. - 83 words
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Article32 1940-01-08 6 Reuter. Ostend. Jan. 7.—The mail steamer, Prince Charles, collided with a French patrol boat off Dunkirk. The patrol boat was seriously damaged. The Prince Charles has returned to Ostend. —Reutcr.Reuter. - 32 words
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358 1940-01-08 6 Reuter. London, Jan. 7 A LL workers on the Siegfried line who are, at present on leave, have been warned by a special announcement by the derman radio to retain to the line on Monday and Tuesday. Special trains are being provided toReuter. - 358 words
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Article75 1940-01-08 6 Reuter. Geneva, Jan. 6. GERMAN pressure on neutral countries, alleging that their membership cf the League is incompatible with neutrality, is regarded in League circles as due to Germany's wish to prevent the neutrals from meeting one another and the great powers on a common platform.Reuter. - 75 words
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Article40 1940-01-08 6 Reuter. Faris, Jan. 7. It is officially announced that a tiade agreement has been reached between France and Greece. It is stated that the agreement wi.'i result in "an important development in trade between the two countries.—Reuter.Reuter. - 40 words
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Article, Illustration138 1940-01-08 6 NOTHING exciting in the news over the week-end, apart from the mining of a British and a German liner. Finnish war cooling off, as both sides dig in. Western Front warming up, as both sides make more serious raids in preparation for the big battle promised in the138 words
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Article148 1940-01-08 6 THAT brings me to the unfortunate game played by the British p cians at the week-end. Whatever you may think about it, it is unfortunate that the most popular, democratic Wai Minister, who has put new spirit into the younger officers and rank and file of the148 words
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Article143 1940-01-08 6 IT is not the of the Forces or cf the people that is affected by these mysterious and apparently arbitrary acts. They know what 'hey want—the end of Hitlcrism -and they will get it. But they want also to feel the fullest confidence in the Government and143 words
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Article137 1940-01-08 6 LESLIE Hore-Belisha. therefore, checked in his meteoric rise to "Dizzy" heights. Disraeli, the great Jewish Pn was always Leslie's hero, even when the ex-War Minister was a struggle columnist on the Daily Express We may be certain he regards the the check as temporary. During his election in137 words
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Article72 1940-01-08 6 APROPOS the editorial m M which a contemporary requests rea to hand to the cookie and ttu "tul ayer." What has the poor old done to be left out of all this romam uplift? And how appropriate to v( included him! AS indicating India's opinion ol ler72 words
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Advertisement253 1940-01-08 6 TIES CARPET SHAMPOO $2.95 (intluding long-handled brush). lIOIII\SO\ CO.. LTD. > m S^^ r READY TO FLY! NO BUILDING! MODEL "A" Avenger. This is a junior ':lane but actually flies. Wing span 11". 50.95 MODEL "R" Raider. This is based of the lines of R.A.F. hiph speed bomber. Exceptional performance.253 words
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Advertisement35 1940-01-08 6 THE RAILWAY QUOTES SPECIALLY REDUCED FARES FOR SPORTS TEAMS j AND PLEASURE PARTIES. ENQUIRIES INVITED. Have you heard best food in Orchard Restaurant Bar 38, ORCHARD ROAD. SPORE tnear Cathay Cinema). PRICES VERY MODERATE. II35 words
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Article, Illustration207 1940-01-08 7 Possible Public Demand Reuter. STOCKHOLM, JAN. 7. T»HE QUESTION OF SWEDEN'S ATTITUDE TO FINLAND WILL DOMINATE DISCUSSIONS WHEN PARLIAMENT RE-ASSEMBLES ON MONDAY, THOUGH OWING TO THE DELICACY OF THE POSITION IT IS UNLIKELY THAT THE DEBATES WILL BE MADE PUBLIC. The Swedish Government isReuter. - 207 words
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Article42 1940-01-08 7 London, Jan. 7. RA I aircraft carried out a reconflight last night over north- G rmany. All aircraft returned his flight, it is pointed out, n to the regular security patrols over Oerman seaplanes bases.— B O W42 words
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Article25 1940-01-08 7 Reuter. Cairo. Jan. 7- Three of the quadruplets born to Ismahan Shehata have died. The fourth is stated to be dying. —Reuter.Reuter. - 25 words
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260 1940-01-08 7 Reuter. Helsinki, Jan. 7. r I*HE Finnish communique reports increased artillery activity in the Karelian Isthmus, while on the Eastern front, at Suommussalmi lighting is in progress in the direction of Raate. A number of minor engagements and the capture of 11 tanksReuter. - 260 words
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Article140 1940-01-08 7 London. Jan. 7. THE Prime Minister's speech at Mansion House on Tuesday afternoon regarded here as an event of considerable moment. Nt nib a ill thi> meeting be the fast oi a series ot n itional gather, to be addressed by War Cabinet members, but it140 words
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Article38 1940-01-08 7 Reuter. London, Jan. 7. An economic and financial agreement between Britain, France and Turkey will be signed shortly in Paris, aciho Ankara radio, which that negotiations on this subject have been successfully concluded. Renter.Reuter. - 38 words
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Article185 1940-01-08 7 Reuter. London, Jan. 7. MONDAY will be "Coupon Monday," marking the introduction of the first official rationing scheme which covers sugar, butter, bacon and ham. Mr. W. S. Morrison, Minister of Food and Supply, broadcasting on subject said that the scheme was in noway causedReuter. - 185 words
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Article53 1940-01-08 7 Reuter. London, Jan. 7. WITH the rapid return of currency notes from Christmas circulation, funds available in the money market for lending purposes exceeded requirements. Sixty-five millions sterling of Treasury bil's offered were allotted at an average rate of £1-2 -4 compared with £l_4i-4 last week. WallReuter. - 53 words
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Article21 1940-01-08 7 London. Jan. 7: The Financial Secretary to the British War Office is spending a few days at British headquarters in France.21 words
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Article258 1940-01-08 7 London. Jan. 7. SIR WALTER CITRINE, Secretary of the Trades Union Congress, speaking in Manchester, said that the purpose of the T.U.C.. namely to extend the principle of collective negotiation and discussion in all spheres where interests of the workers were directly concerned, was imperfectly understood258 words
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Article65 1940-01-08 7 London. Jan. 7. A SUM of £758 has been presented to n the British Red Cross Societies fror Lebano Syrians, a small non-British community in Sierra Leone. In forwarding the cheque, the contributors say that no sacrifice can sufficiently manifest the gratitude felt towards His Majesty's Government65 words
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Article39 1940-01-08 7 Reuter. Brussels. Jan. 7: The new Cabin"* met for the first time yesterday. It \f smaller and stronger thnn the old Cabinet, and is considered to be more fitting to :>ct in r\n emergency Rent orReuter. - 39 words
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70 1940-01-08 7 Reuter. Rome, Jan. 7. MORE than 82,000 persons of German origin, living in Italian south Tyrol, have voted to remain in Italy. Fifty-one per cent, of the German population of the provinces of Trcnto, Udine and Belluno, comprising nearly 70,000 persons, have declinedReuter. - 70 words
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Article48 1940-01-08 7 Reuter. Shanghai. Jan. 7. "HE two men responsible for the attempt to assassinate Mr. Godfrey Phillips. Municipal Secretary, have been dtatned. If found guilty, they will be handed over to the Settlement authorities. The police are still unaware of the motive, for the attempt —Reuter.Reuter. - 48 words
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Advertisement358 1940-01-08 7 my Ancier^vJEL&j/ is the answer^^Pf^X The surest way to keep children I weakly and run-down after measles hcalthv and robust and able to go or a fever, Angier's quickly restores out in'all weathers without any ill strength and hastens recovery, after-effects—is to build up their For the child with a358 words
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808 1940-01-08 8 Easy Win Over Seletar RUGBY SPORTSFRONT Singapore, Saturday. JN 'heir final try-out before their Malaya Cup final with Penang next Saturday, the Army to-day defeated the Seletar men' (Navy and Air Force) by a decisive margin, though the opposition was keen and the losers808 words
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Article108 1940-01-08 8 In preparation for the Women's InterState Hockey between Selangor and Singapore, which will take place on Saturday, Jan. 13, at Girl's Sports Club ground, the following have been selected to play in a final trial oh Tuesday, at G.S.C. ground: WHITES: E. Frugtniet; Mrs. G. Hunter, A. Pennefather;108 words
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Article454 1940-01-08 8 BRITISH ARMY 3; INDIAN ASSOCIATION 0. Singapore, Sunday. SUPERIOR in all departments, the British Army scored a comfortable victory over the Indian Association in a fast and keenly contested hockey match at Balestier plain yesterday, winning by v w three goals to nil. In their first454 words
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Article391 1940-01-08 8 (From Our Own Reporter) Johore Bahru, Saturday. gTAGING a magnificent recovery after being led 5-nil at the interval, Johore held Singapore to a 5-all draw in an inter-State rugger match at Johore Bahru this evening. Each side scored a goal. Johore could* have won had McKenzie converted391 words
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Article66 1940-01-08 8 Reuter. RUGBY UNION Aberavon 7. Cardiff 16. Bristol 15, Gloucester 9. Crosskeys 12, Monmouthshire Police 3 Neath 32, Newport 0. Swansea 8, Bridgend 8. Wes'on-Super-Mare 6, Exeter 3. —Reuter In aid of Red Cross Fund. Chelmsford City 0. Football Ass:, Leigh 13, Broughton 8. FRIENDLIES Cardiff 4. BirminghamReuter. - 66 words
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Article104 1940-01-08 8 FOLLOWING are results of Saturday's races at Penang, the last day of the Xmas-New Year meeting: Race I—MISS LABIS $74 $13 Waitabit §7 Sea Maiden £12 Race 2—RAWANG $15 $7 Pay Out $10 Race 3—JADE LADY 522 S9 Prunella $11 Selangor 2nd $9 Race 4:—QUICK MONEY 533104 words
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Article71 1940-01-08 8 1 Sweet Colette ***** 2 Echo ***** 3 Flying Trapeze ***** Golden Blaze ***** Santa Anita ***** Famlev ***** Alum Rock ***** The Warrior ***** Velocity ***** DOUBLE TOTES First: 12 tickets, $209 each. 2nd: 15 tickets, $189 each. BIG SWEEP Total Pool $79,049. FIRST Quisana *****71 words
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Advertisement243 1940-01-08 8 Qlostora That well-groomed appearance can bo ruined by a few unruly hairs, Glostora conquers unruK/ hair l —keeps every strand in its place brings out the natural lustre of your hair, KEEPS HAIR NEAT 4 APB 4 A Women's Secret. A woman can keep the secret of her age only243 words
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Advertisement129 1940-01-08 8 PILES SPECIALISTS Tong Nam, PV.es is a dangerous and painful disease. Early treatment always is advisable. Messrs. LAU KIM PING and LAU PING HSIANG of the above named premises had spent many years in a very careful study of this disease. They discovered a sure remedy for lt N T129 words
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Advertisement36 1940-01-08 8 EYE EYEGLASSES, EXCLUSIVELYSpecializing. Ocular Muscle Anomalies Crossed Eyes, v ■^^W Intricate Visual Problems THOMPSON OPTICAL CO., qualified Eyesight Specialists. f, ARCADE BLDG., 'PHONE 3002 R. A. Thompson, Dr. of Ocular Science 35 years' European Clinical Experiem'36 words
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348 1940-01-08 9 Shanghai. extent to which Japanese shipowners are willing to go in order to secure a full monopoly is revealed in the orders placed by* the Japanese "East Asia Navigation Company" for no fewer than 72 vessels, with a total tonnage of no348 words
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Advertisement468 1940-01-08 9 iBMBMs? l: > ntendent, Raffles College. Ap- s for this post are thanKed and rmed that the vacancy has been INTED a lady teacher to give sons to a small boy at Katong. B x No. 239, Malaya Tribune, bmgapore. (181-C) WANTED —Case clerk by Enropear, :u. must have experience.468 words
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Advertisement574 1940-01-08 9 Educa tiona I EVENING CLASS FOR DRAUGHTSMEN Started. A few more vacancies. Fee reduced. Write to Principal, 176, Race Course Road. Singapore. (173.C) "MODERN DANCING STUDIO" Funcamental steps, latest variations for begimiers or dancers. Lady partners available for practice. Quick success guaranteed. Hours at Student's convenience. Moderate charges at 5-A574 words
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Advertisement566 1940-01-08 9 Astrology SRI ATMA-CHINTAN "ONLY GENUINE SEER IN MALAYA". ASK FIVE QUESTIONS AND ASK THE SAME QUESTIONS TO ANY OTHER. IF HIS ANSWERS ARE NOT THE ONLY ACCURATE AND TRUE, THE MONEY PROMPTLY REFUNDED. FIVE QUESTIONS $1 ASTRO-HAND READING AND HOROSCOPES PREPARED. ALL KINDS OF AILMENT'S TREATED UNDER GUARANTEE. WRITE FOR566 words
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Advertisement513 1940-01-08 9 Domestic Occurrence ENGAGEMENT. C ARSON—DURNFORD. The engage men* is announced between Paul Ivan Kenneth, eldest son of Mrs. Elizabeth Carson, and the late Mr. David Robert Carson of Pulau Samboe, and Olga Muriel, eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs. Harry St. Francis Durnford, Singapore. if** SaU^WatUuC MORRIS TEN SALOON 1937513 words
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Advertisement294 1940-01-08 9 SINGAPORE MUNICIPALITY. Notice is hereby given that Norfolk Road between Owen Read and Thomson Road will be closed, in sections, to through traffic from the 10th instant until further notice for the purpose of constructing a sewer. BY ORDER. Singapore, 6th January, 1940. NOTICE The public are hereby Informed tha*294 words
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Advertisement389 1940-01-08 9 CHEONG HOCK CHYK CO. AUCTION SALE Of Valuable 999 years leasehold Bingapore Town property known as No. 30. Chuna Street area 968 square feet. Assess*' Annual Value $1,440.00. w TO BE HELD AT OUR SALE-ROOM, No. IA. 'Ist Floor) Raffles Place. ON THURSDAY, 11TH JANUARY, 1940, AT 2.30 P.M. Full389 words
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Article136 1940-01-08 10 Reuter. London, Jan. 6. Times in a leader declares that recent German attempts to show that the north-west frontier of India is extremely disturbed and that there has been a serious outbreak in Waziristan shows that there has been much "wishful thinking." As a matter ofReuter. - 136 words
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Article15 1940-01-08 10 THE TURKISH PRESS is reporting the possibility of an important rapprochement between Turkey and Italy.15 words
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Article74 1940-01-08 10 Reuter. Mexico City, Jan. 7. THE Tamplnco port authorities report that they sighted on Saturday what appeared to be a British cruiser three miles from the coast. Two other vessels were seen on Friday further out. It is believed that all three are awaiting the sailingReuter. - 74 words
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Article55 1940-01-08 10 Reuter. Moscow, Jan. 7. THE Praesidium of the Supreme Soviet has ratified the Soviet-Chinese trade pact of June 16, 1939. The ratification was prompted by the publication in the Soviet press of a flat, tering account of the recent Chinese successes over the Japanese. The Soviet-Japanese tradeReuter. - 55 words
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Article23 1940-01-08 10 A NEWSVENDOR at Portsmouth was .sentenced to two months imprisonment for showing a placard on which he ha i written "Germany Attacks Holland"23 words
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Obituary117 1940-01-08 10 Chungking. A recent arrival in Shanghai from Tientsin substantiated earlier reports of foul play in the death of General Wu Pei-fu. The old general, according to the informant, died under most mysterious circumstances when both his Personal physicians, one a foreigner and the other a117 words
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Article24 1940-01-08 10 THE MINISTRY OF HOME SECURITY has issued a notice to householders advising methods of overcoming the difficulty of the flooding of steel air-raid shelters.24 words
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Advertisement268 1940-01-08 10 RAFFLES CAFEI and COCKTAIL BAR Jack Jill to pay a bill Called at Raffles Cafe Bar They expressed their content With time and money spent For cocktails and caviar. ENTERTAIN YOUR FRIENDS AT THIS POPULAR RENDEZVOUS Excellent Grill A l a Carte RELAY OF RAFFLES ORCHESTRA RADIO PROGRAMMES KP^Msy^Hiyw^i(|ff!^aai»ss*^ HPVSfIk268 words
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Advertisement39 1940-01-08 10 IsEaTview hotel TUESDAY WEDNESDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY SPECIAL DINNER DANCE MUSIC BY THE ADELPHI SEA VIEW HOTELS ORCHESTRA DINNER $3. N0 ADMISSION CHARGE 4.HILL THE BEST FOOD AT REASONABLE PRICES SYDNEY ROCK OYSTERS I FRESH STRAWBERRIES I CONCERT DURING TIFFIN39 words
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Advertisement194 1940-01-08 10 NEW A HOMELITE PUMP Carries' like a Baby... WbrAs like a Mar. The new 93-lb Homelite 3 self-priming centrifugal pump is the quickest, surest, and most economical way to prevent water from draining the profits out of a job. E«t>ly Portable—Weight only 93 Ibt. compter, with engine—Handles 15 000 gals,194 words
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Advertisement191 1940-01-08 10 newi^glfr GIVE WATCHES THIS v PII "YEAR, THEY MAKE DFI \t ur ILL PRESENTS. MI We have a grand selection of tK latest in Clocks and Watches < you to make your choice from** YICK WOH HING 4*9, NORTH BRIDGE ROAD (Near Middle Read) 'PHONE No. 7fC! This firm has191 words
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Miscellaneous717 1940-01-08 10 jTa-DAYS HAD.ia j I SINGAPORE LONDON zhl 225 m-twt n _^_Sill l 3rf&unit) ZHP 30.96 metrei (9.69 melt). CSG 17.7» metres) gW 21.53 Mcjs »<>M> f:5" Ml-eUaneou- programme of Gramophone 20 p.m. 130 T e S r News and mid-day Rubber. Tin and TRANSMISSION 5 Copra price*. M (31 55717 words
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Article750 1940-01-08 11 •oport of the Raub Australian Gold Min- < o Ltd for the four weeks ended P 30 is as follows. PERIOD 554 Underground Development Wlnzlng Shaft Cross and Sinking Driving Cutting Rising To**l 267 122 166 555 106 38 144 533 37 101 671 265 100750 words
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Article17 1940-01-08 11 Singapore, Monday. The price of tin at noon in Singapore to-day was? B 38%; Sellers: 38%.17 words
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Article14 1940-01-08 11 The price of rubbvr at noon in Singapore to-day was:— 1 25 i.14 words
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Article188 1940-01-08 11 Chungking. AFTER the adjournment cf Kb second annual conference on Dec. 16, the Chinese Association of Labour has issued a manifesto emphasising that Chinese labourers should unite and take part in wartime work and that harmony should be cultivated between labour and capital. The manifesto urges that188 words
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335 1940-01-08 11 Chungking, Jan. MILITARY developments during the past year have proved conclusively that the enemy are beginning to embark upon a downward trail, observed the Tang Rung Pao in an editorial. In 1939, the journal continued, the Japanese only occupied two major cities' namely,335 words
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Article152 1940-01-08 11 Chungking. Jan. 3. AVERY favourable impression has been created by the visit of the Chinese Buddhist Goodwill Mission to Burma, according to a message received from Rangoon. In an address at a welcome meeting sponsored by the Chinese, Burmese and Indian circles In Rangoon on Dec. 17,152 words
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Article33 1940-01-08 11 The creation of an independent Czecho-Slovakian Army in England to fight on the Western front has been undertaken by Dr. Benes. One division of that formed in France is ready for the field.33 words
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Advertisement22 1940-01-08 11 SOUTH BRITISH INSURANCE COMPANY, LTD. (Incorporated In New Zealand) Loss Of Profits Insurance W. G. DOVE. Manager. Tel. 5928. 2, Finlayson Green.22 words
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Advertisement112 1940-01-08 11 THE MERCANTILE BANK OF INDIA (TRUSTEES) LIMITED. Guaranteed and Controlled by THE MERCANTILE BANK OF INDIA, LIMITED. The Company, which if incorporated Id the S3 and registered a* a Trust Com pany, undertakes the following duties:— EXECUTOR &OR TRUSTEE Of A WILL. ADMINISTRATOR OP ESTATE CT DECEASED PERSON. TRUJ9TEE OP112 words
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Advertisement79 1940-01-08 11 I THE I EASTERN BANK LIMITED. capital fs.ooo.oot Bald-w» Capita* £1.000,000 Reserve Fund 500,000 HEAD OPTICA MHDOH Iwnhw Bombay, Calcutta, fParacht, Madras Amara, Baghdad, Bahrein. Basra, Ktrkuk, Mostd and Singapore. CURRENT ACCOUNTS spensd and money received on Fixed Daposits on terms to be ascertained on application. SAVINGS DEPOSIT ACCOUNTS opened79 words
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Advertisement340 1940-01-08 11 THE EASTERN UNITED ASSURANCE CORPORATION, LIMTTEP FIRE, MARINE, MOTOR VEHICLK BURGLARY, PERSONAL ACCI DENT, WORKMEN'S COMPENSA TION AND PUBLIC LIABILITY INSURANCE. HEAD OFFICE: 16D, CECIL STREET, SINGAPORE F. W. HALL, General Manager. BA\K OF CHINA (Incorporated m China by Special Charter). 12, Cecil Street, Singapore. Telephones: Manager's Office C 444340 words
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Advertisement359 1940-01-08 11 STEAMER BAILINGS. P&O BRITISH INDIA PASSENGER FREIGHT SERVICES For all information apply to: P. O.S.N. Co., The Agent, Collyer Quay, Tel. 5961. 8.1.5. N. Co., BOUSTEAD CO., LTD., Tel. 5497. BRITISH INDIA STEAM NAVIGATION CO., LTD., (Apcar Line). For Hongkong, Shanghai, Mojl, Kobe Osaka Fortnightly For Penang, Rangoon and Calcutta359 words
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Advertisement161 1940-01-08 11 BRITISH INDIA ;Incorporated in England) P. O. S. N. CO.'S SAILINGS. Owing to the Company's inability to publish the actual departure dates of its steamers intending passengers are courteously requested to enquire at the P. O. S. N. COMPANY'S Office to ascertain the approximate dates of departure. All vessels may161 words
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163 1940-01-08 12 Reuter. Smyrna, Jan. 8. TOLLOWING violent rainstorms, torrents of water swept through Smyrna and the suburbs yesterday, paralysing transport and cutting: efT electric current. The flood waters irundated the lower quarters of the city, causing houses to collapse and extensive damage, but so far noReuter. - 163 words
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Article50 1940-01-08 12 THE BOARD OF EDUCATION has issued a circular giving local education authorities advice as to steps which <=hould be taken before re-opening schools In evacuation areas. Authorities will receive a minimum grant of fifty per cent, towards the cost of reasonable protection which must be provided before opening the schools.50 words
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Article, Illustration40 1940-01-08 12 A *un crew handling a Howitzer. These men are so highly trained that they are able to get a gun ready for U action in one minute and ten seconds A pictuie cf Indian troop, m Smgapora.40 words
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436 1940-01-08 12 London, Jan. 7. JHE representations recently made by the United States Government regarding the delay to mails addressed to other neutral countries arising out of the British search for contraband are still the subject of investigation by the appropriate authorities. When the investigation is complete436 words
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Article100 1940-01-08 12 London, Dec. 12. lINITED States manufacturers used last month 54,300 tons of rubber, as j against the record figure of 56.800 tons I In October- a decline of 1.500 ions. On a working-day basis, the rate cf absorption was higher at 2.361 tons, compared100 words
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Article65 1940-01-08 12 Kunming. The general manager oi the SzechuenYunnan railway yesterday called on the (Jove: nor of Yunnan to submit his report on the French railway loan. The '•Yunnan Daily.'' in an editorial to-day. states: "This is the first time that China has enjoyed such a just65 words
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99 1940-01-08 12 Reuter. Dublin, -an 8 IT is officially learned that the President cf Eire, Dr. il de Pas convened a meeting of the Coma cil of State for to-day to consult Hie C.»*miil art whethe Hie Offences against the State Kill empowering the Government to internReuter. - 99 words
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Article153 1940-01-08 12 Reuter. London. Jan. 8. REUTER learns that orders have sent to the authorities In G bJ releasing the U.S, liner Manri which was brought to the contraband control base there last night The agents for the liner informed the authorities in London that tht cargo wasReuter. - 153 words
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Obituary133 1940-01-08 12 London, Jan 8 THE death of Ei\ George Rodney Eden, former Bishop of Wakef;at the age of 86, is announced he: Reuter. Dr. G. R. Eden, born in 1853. v. the third son of the late Canon Ea Rector of Sedgefield. He was educatedReuter - 133 words
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Article41 1940-01-08 12 AT A CONFERENCE of the untitled Feaeration of Small Traders, held Birmingham, a deputation was ap ?d to submit their case for the re-i duetion of 8 p.m. closing, to th( l Office. The increase in 1 trading was referred to.41 words
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Advertisement411 1940-01-08 12 YEARS OF STOMACH AGONY ENDED Are you a vie tim of what you believe to l>e inevitable stomach trouble? Mr. S. T. W. has a strong sympathy for th.>sr who, like him. have struggled with the misery of long-drawn out stomach suffering. So delighted is he now, at having found411 words
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