Malaya Tribune, 15 April 1940

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    21 1 The Malaya Tribune VOL. XXVII- -No. 90. SINGAPORE, MONDAY, APRIL 15, 1940 FIVE CENTS. The Malaya Tribune. Monday. April 15, 1940.
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    POCKET BATTLESHIP SCHEER TORPEDOED Victim Of British Submarine
    478 1 MORE BRILLIANT NAVAL WORK OFF NORWAY Reuter. Ivondon, Apr. 15. Admiralty communique states that some indication of the highly successful work, under extremely dangerous conditions, of British submarines during the past week can now he given. THE GERMAN POCKET-BATTLESHIP ADMIRAL YON SCHEER
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    GERMANS ISOLATED IN NARVIK REGION
    332 1 Invaders Retreat In The South Reuter. DEPRIVED of naval support by the smashing British sea attack. the German troops have withdrawn from Narvik port, in northern Norway, only to find themselves cut off on land by the blowing up of communications by the Norwegians. London.
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    STOP PRESS
    185 1 Reuter. Stockholm, April 15. military and naval experts i at the technical in laying a mineB iltic. It is thought n accomplished by -in which case the feat is r spa taeular in riei the threat distances the airt»> i over with heavy loads from the British bases.
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    NAZI ATTACKS FAIL ON WESTERN FRONT
    244 1 Reuter. I Paris, Apr. 15. L communique states: "On several points of th e front Vosges, enemy infantry units, supported by artilI'ee our lines. They were repulsed and suffered losses." REUTERS special correspondent with the French Army states that when a 50-strong German patrol
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    HARDY CAPTAIN KILLED IN ACTION
    159 1 Reuter. London, Apr. 15. FE names of those killed in the first Narvik battle when five British destroyers entered the Fjord includes that of Captain Warburton Lee. He was in charge of the operation, and, it will be remembered, Mr. Churchill m his account of
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    JAPAN WATCHES EUROPE KEENLY
    74 1 Reuter. Tokyo, Apr. 15. The Japanese press speculates Japan's attitude regarding prevention of the spread of war in the South Seas where Japan has mandated territory. Government adhere to non-interven-tion, concentrating energy on disposing of the China hostilities, but are watching Europe keenly, being disinclined to
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    Nazi Coup In Sweden Prevented
    78 1 Reuter. Paris, Apr. 15. j r is learned that the Sue dish Government has thwarted bj swift action an internal Nazi coup expected for the night of Thursday to says the Havas Agency. Various Swedish organisations of Nazi origin, states the agency, had received orders
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    CHINESE ATTACK ON MANY FRONTS, CAPTURE TOWNS
    73 1 Reuter. Chungking, Apr. 15. CHINESE forces are launching attacks on Japanese positions at many fronts, chiefly in Kiangsi, Hunan. Shansi. Hupeh. and Honan provinces, according to field dispatches. Chinese forces claim to have occupied several towns near Nanchang. In northern Hunan Chinese forces
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    SHE MAKES HISTORY
    71 2 (From Our Own Reporter) Ipoh, Sunday. "OHE certainly made history in this court for she is probably the first Sikh woman fined for being drunk!" said Mr. P. F. Radctiffe in the Ipoh Police Court yesterday when a \oung Sikh woman and a man pleaded guilty to
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    Bill Collector On Breach Of Trust Charge
    173 2 (From Our Own Repo'ter) Kuala Lumpur, Saturday. y\: CHENG CHUAN, an employee of Messrs. Brinkmann Co., was to-day charged in the First Court before Mr. W. J. Thorogpod with having committed criminal breach of trust in respect of $268.03 betw <en Feb. 20
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    25 2 Mr. Lim Cheng Ean, Mr. K.V-R.M. Alagappa Chettiar and Mr C.C. Stewart have been appointed members of the Visiting Committee of the General Hospital, Penang.
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    "Being A Man I Wouldn't Have Fought A Woman"
    230 2 (From Our Own Reporter) Taiping, Sunday. THVO belligerent Chinese, a man and a woman, were each fined $3 for righting in the street at Taiping recently. "Being a man l could not have rough! with a woman." said Teo Seng Choy.
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    LOOKING FOR WORK. SAYS VAGRANT
    97 2 (From Our Own Reporter) Penang. Friday. LEE SUNG, a vagrant, was ordered to be sent to the house of detention by Mr. H. A. Forrer. the District Judge, this morning, when his case was brought up in the District Court. Le e Sung had nc
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    18 2 The appointment of Mr. C. R. Bradley as a probationer in the Malayan Customs Service has been approved.
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    CHINESE RUBBER DEALERS OPPOSED TO IMPORT TAX SUGGESTION
    639 2 ENTREPOT TRADE WILL BE AFFECTED (TRIBUNE STAFF REPORTER) IMPOSITION OF A WAR TAX ON IMPORTS OF RUBBER WILL DO INCALCULABLE DAMAGE TO, IF NOT ENTIRELY WIPE OUT, THE RUBBER ENTREPOT TRADE OF SINGAPORE IN THE OPINION OF CHINESE MERCHANTS. THERE IS A
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    450 CHINESE FOR PADI GROWING
    235 2 (From Our Own lit purler) If oh. .Monday. pOUR hundred and fifty Chinese have been selected to colonise a 5.000-acre pint of land off Degong Road* Ipoh. for padi cultivation. Government has assisted in the selection of this first hatch of t hinese padi cultivators
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    CHINESE PAYS TRIBUTE TO GANDHI
    298 2 Singapore, Monday. A MEEK and saintly character who, without even the shadow of any armed forces or violence, could defy princes and principalities, subdue a nation with a murmur, rock an empire with a gesture and move the world by the merest exercise of his
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    COUPLE GIVE WEDDING RINGS TO CHINA FUND
    92 2 (From Our Own Reporter) Kuala Lumpur, Sunday. LIEW KHOON SANG and Chee Knee Lan, who were married here yesterday, presented their costly wedding rings to the China Distress Relief Fund. This commendable gesture called for the greatest admiration, said the Chinese Consul, Mr.
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    Club Supports Income Tax
    149 2 Singapore, Sunday. SUPPORT for income-tax in Malaya was voiced by Madras-born Mr. T. A G. Pasha, President of the Singapore Pranakan Club, counting a large cosmopolitan membership or local-born and domiciled subjects, at the Club's 42nd anniversary celebrations held this evening. By his action in advocating
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    Drive Against Prostitutes In Kedah
    243 2 VIOLATION of Mohami figured in a camp; prostitution which has been c« ducted during the last foitnioht Alor Star. m ai The campaign brought a p enan man, Syed Mohammed bin Sved Yusrff and a woman. Chah binti Matt bet the Chief Magistrate here on
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    64 2 The next meeting of the Rctarv Club will be held on Wt nesdav. Apr. 17 at 1 p.m. when or,;. Rotarians will be present. The b of the meeting is to elect offlce-betiw for the year 1940-41. Members are also reminded ol th tea-party and tennis final on Friday Apr
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    Complete Settlement Of Penang Building Strike
    341 2 Penan?, Monday. A COMPLETE settlement has been reached in the Hockien and A Teochew building labourers' strike, which commenced two weeks ago following the refusal of their employers to accede to their demand for a2O per cent, increase in their wages. The strike affected
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    Had Seven Convictions, Wants Another Chance
    154 2 (From Our Own Reporter) Penang, Friday. A MALAY who had seven previous convictions asked Mr. H. A. Forrer the District Judge, to-day to give him, "another chance/ saying he would behave himself next time. Sirat bin Mohamed pleaded guilty to an amended charge of
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    FIVE CAR THEFTS IN TWO DAYS
    71 2 Singapore, Monday. M fOY-RIDE stealers are again getting nut of M"* During the week-end no 1« h five motor-cars were taken < l>va from their parking places l>; these "joy-riders," alter which they were abandoned in the streets of the city. All have been
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    EARL OF ROSEBERRY'S KINSMAN HERE
    19 3 Braddell and Lt. Graham Macpherson who is a relative of the Eari of Ro>cberry.
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    Anquiry Into Death Of Sepoy And Sergeant Begins
    220 3 Singapore, Apr 15. viSTAXCES leading to the death of Sepoy Matu j a; r ed 26, and Sgt. Ramji Lai, aged 38, both of the 'I I Regiment who died of bullet wounds, at the 15' ■_> \\'<Midlands Road, on the night
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    GOVERNOR REFUSES TO DISCUSS WAR LOTTERIES
    830 3 "THORNY SUBJECT," HE SAYS Singapore, Monday. SEATED at the head of his desk which was lined with representatives of the English and vernacular press of Malaya, H.E. the Governor, Sir Shenton Thomas, twiddled his spectacle case as he discussed questions ranging from Malaya's war
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    Government Takes Over East Asiatic
    141 3 Singapore, Monday, official communique pub--2* JLshed to-day states that Denmark being occupied by (itrman forces is enemy territory and the Trading With The Enemy Ordinance accordingly applies to Denmark. The Custodian of Enemy property has made arrangements to carry on the business of the East
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    Two Italian Envoys On Conte Verde
    90 3 Singapore, Monday. TOHE Italian Ambassador to Japan. Slgnor Gizcinto Auriti. who is returning to Italy arrived yesterday by the "Conte Verde." Italy's plenipotentiary to Japan for the last seven years. Signor Gizcinto Auriti was engaged in his suite on board the Italian luxury liner
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    Conte Verde Breaks Record
    121 3 Singapore. Monday. FE "Conte Verde"' covered the journey from Manila to Singapore in the record time of 69 3 4 hours in her hurry to load the 1.700 tons of rubber which has been lying in readiness for her in the godowns of Singapore for shipment
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    SOCIETY MAN GAOLED
    134 3 Singapore, Monday. FOR being a member pf the Singapore R°d General Labour Society, a subversive society, Lian Si Chuan, 35-year-old Secretary of the Tinsmiths' Association, was sentenced to thre* months' rigorous imprisonment by Mr. H. Watson in the Third Police Court to-day. Mr. F. I. Tremmlett. of
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    SELANGOR AND NEGRI DRAW AT CRICKET
    443 4 RAIN CURTAILS SECOND i DAY'S PLAY Kuala Lumpur, Sunday. marred the inter-state cricket match between Selangor and Negri Sembilan, which ended in a draw. Selangor scored 218 runs in the first innings and 94 runs for four wickets in the second innings before declaring
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    Sports Diary
    60 4 TO-DAY SOCCER: S.A.F A. League, Div. 1, SC. FA. vs. Argyll! and S H.. Stadium: RE. vs. Loyals. Changi; Div. 2 B'' Fort Canning vs. Moravia. Fairer Park: B H L Slme Darby vs. Uniteen, S H B Chartered Bank vs. H. and S Bank. F. and N.:
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    UNITEERS WIN
    21 4 The United Engineers won their Business Houses League fixture against an XI from Guthrie's by 5 goals to I;
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    MALACCA BEATEN BY FIVE WICKETS
    407 4 (From Our Own Correspondent) Malacca, Sunday. gATTING to-day, Malacca compiled 115 runs in the first innings in reply to Selangor s 221. J. Sequerah 36 and Lee Kirn Tec 27 were tlie only two batsmen to bat with any confidence. In the second innings, Malacca
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    WHAT GAME ARE THEY PLAYING?
    32 4 This is not a rugby picture, tit Morrison (Tottenham centre firward) scoring a goal for Tottenham, although held by a Fulham but who is performing the splits.
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    RESULTS OF HOME FOOTBALL GAMES
    354 4 London. Saturday. PRELIMINARY round results in the wartime F.A. Cup competition are: SOUTH A Southend 1. Queen's Park 0. Brighton 1. Clapton 2. Northampton 1. Watford 1. SOUTH B Bristol R. 2. Aldershot 0. Cardiff 1. Reading 1. Bournemouth 5. Bristol C. 1 Port Vale
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    WEARNE'S BEAT HARPER GILFILIAN
    19 4 In a Bttsin' ss Ho match yesterday fcated Harper Gill to nil on the Depot
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    MUSICAL SOCIETY SCORE WITH "MERRIE ENGLAND"
    695 5  -  BRILLIANT SINGING AT MEMORIAL HALL (By UUGIJ LLEWELLYN) JHE Victoria Memorial Hall was again crowded last, night and the large audience was rewarded by an excellent and vital performance of Sir Edward German's "Merrie England." Unlike some of the Musical Society's most recenl aspirations.
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    TAMIL BROTHERHOOD PARTY'S SPORTS
    315 5 r £HE fiftjh anniversary and fourth annual athletic sports of the Tamil Brotherhood Parly was hold on Saturday al the Jalarj Besar Stadium before a very large and distinguished gathering. By kind permission of Lt.-Col. E. L. Wilson Haffenden and officers the Band of the 19th
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    GOLF AT GARRISON CLUB
    83 5 TjiiK April Mteda] competition held over the week-end at the Garrison Golf Club resulted in a win for E Laidman with a net score of 67. 1 The following were the best returns.— E. Laidman 79—12-67 Major R. McL.More 83—13- 70 Capt. J. A. O'Gorman 39—18="
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    For Music Lovers
    60 5 COVERING all musical interests v in Singapore, a new feature entitled "Musical Opinion" appeared for the first time •n the "Morn-/ i"g Tribune"" on Friday. This feature will appear regularly every Friday in the "Morning Tribune." h It is edited by Singapore's lead»»ig musical critics and writers
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    Weights For Fourth Day
    375 5 THE following are weights for the fourth day ol the Singapore Bummer Meeting on Wednesday, Apr. 17: HORSES—( lass 2—Div. I—s«, Furs Meadowman q q Harlowc n i-. Gay Tad 8 13 Easter Parade a 8 Kerrerm 3 7 Dadabhoy 3 5 Turn Oyer 8 3
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    Hoping He Won't Forget
    163 6 QNE day this week His Excellency the Governor leaves Malaya by air for a lew months at Home. He is going at an exciting time and no doubt, when he gets close to the sphere of war, the thought uppermost in his mind will be what
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    Three People's Principles
    171 6 THOUGH the war effort will naturally predominate in his mind, Sir Shenton Thomas may have many other questions of special importance to Malaya to discuss with the Colonial Office. This is, of course, a holiday for him. When he returns he may have to carry on here
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    Think Again!
    110 6 JN wishing His Excellency Godspeed we regret to close on a note of criticism. We feel it necessary to state, after consultation with many leading Asiatics in the Colony and the F.M.S., that there is a sense of deep distress among the influential Asiatics affected by the new
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    New Estate Duties A Great Shock To Leading Asiatics
    758 6  -  By A Special Correspondent VITHEN the new war taxes were passed at the beginning of the month the Malaya Tribune earnestly advised reconsideration of the extreme increases in estate duties. The Tribune is now confirmed in its expectation that these increases
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    GERMANY READY TO BREAK ANY PLEDGE
    431 6 London, Apr. 14. gROADCASTING to-night, Major Attlee said as tar as paper guarantees could go Denmark was completely sale from a Nazi attack, but the Danes found, as had all others trusting Hitler's word, that the Nazis will promise anything and break any promise.
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    PROMPT ALLIED HELP HEARTENS NORWEGIANS
    225 6 London, Apr. 15. THE prompt action of the Allied fleet a has had excellent effect in Norway where, accoiding to the latest report; reaching London, people are in good heart and the morale of troops is high. Mobilisation is proceeding satisfactorily despite the difficulties and
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    THE NEWS
    96 6 GERMAN opinion, according. neutral correspondents r Berlin, is that all Hitler's pW depend on the out 0 f struggle in Norway and that if he fails to take and hold the country the military positi Germany will be v< lye From the military point of v Hitler could
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    Promise
    100 6 HITLER has also promised n people that he will achieve hk aims without serious destruction of German lives. If the Allies are fully determined to drive him out 4 Norway he will he unable to keep that promise. For these reasons he i> troops to Norway by air and
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    Test
    60 6 JHE Scandinavian battle might be decisive, but not just yet The Norwegian Army is small, reqoku big reinforcements. It may retppß much more than naval and air action by the Allies to drive the tnvadoi out. Possibly Scandinavian soil will provide an important test— though not a final test—of
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    Diversion
    92 6 MEANWHILE, if Hitler suffei reverses in Norway, and pernM l if he doesn't, there will be divers* elsewhere. Sweden, Holland. Beljnt» even Rumania, are mentioned a* "for it" in the near future. What of Switzerland? This little country grows a food. German seizure would r*** in a rush of
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    Ad. Lib.
    101 6 QNE thing is mad< offensives on some r threats to others. The periodically needs a lightning cess, and will, as long as X launch his attack against a and not against the Al That does not mean there will effort to break through the defences of Britain, but,
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    BRITISH DRIVE GERMANS OUT OF NARVIK PORT 7 Nazi Warships Sunk In Harbour
    785 7 Reuter. Stockholm, April 15. (VORDING to a despatch from the NorA f> ian News Agency office at Bodoe, in the (ierman troops have abandoned Narvik, the part of Norway, and are taking in difficult country north and
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    SWEDEN MIGHT BE NEXT NAZI MOVE
    505 7 Reuter. Stockholm, Apr. 14. IT is learned in Stockholm from Norway that the Norwegian Government have been •given a firm assurance by the British and French Governments that imkmediate and efficient help will be given and the necessary contingents of troops will be landed
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    2 Nazi Planes Down
    199 7 Reuter. London, Apr. 14. TT is learned that two aircraft of the R.A.F. Coastal Command types designed principally for reconnaissance—had two successful engagements on Saturday over Norway with the latest German Messerschmitt 110 fighters. On? Messcrschmitt was destroyed outright and the other was heavily damaged and
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    Domestic Occurrence
    55 10 ACKNOWLEDGMENT MR. WEE KIM HE AN, the Chief Clerk of Messrs. Malaya Tribune Press, Ltd., Ipoh, beg to express his heartfelt thanks to relatives and friends who attended the funeral of his beloved mother. Madam Oan Hong Neo and those who sent wreaths and letters of condolence, etc.
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      399 10 A RESPECTABLE and attractive young Lady, Ceylonese. aged twenty, well educated, knows music, wishes to get acquainted with a doctor, lawyer or teacher, view to matrimony. Apply Box 808. c o Malaya Tribune. Singapore, pore U76-D) Educational PREMIER INSTITUTION, 44, Orchard Road. Singapore. Senior Cambridge. A morning class started. Lessons
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      602 10 Miscellaneous BHARAT MATA HAIR OIL removes dandruff, strengthens and lengthens the hair and cools the brain. Call tur samples at 742, North Bridge Road Sinea-(183-D). NO MATTER HOW GREY YOU ARE "Changer Black" restores grey hair to its natural colour. Sold under money refund guarantee. Sob Distributors Chishty Co.. 742,
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      599 10 44. OXLEY ROAD, Singapore. Rooms and self-contained flats. Meals and service optional. Good catering, quiet, (m.sj. Terms moderate. (163-D). TO LET immediately 2 furnished rooms with breakfast—European only— 38A Orchard Road, Singapore. Phone 7229, for appointment. (170-D) TWO LARGE FUR: ROOMS, Bathrooms attached. (Breakfast only). Vacant Ist May. Apply Mrs.
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      482 10 ftp Jfto&t Vskufa FOR SALE 7 H.P. Austin Saloon 1935 good running order. Apply P.O. Box 21 Singapore. <118-Di FOR SALE: Austin Seven 1927. Good condition. Taxed, insured. $130.50. 2» Bukit Pasoh, Singapore. On view between B—l2 a.m. 1160-D>. FOR SALE: Fiat Victoria 11.5 H.P. 1938 perfect condition, owner driven.
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      313 10 "loke row UNIVERsn i., Ifv One Lck, y, kong Univer. sit. tuition and fr< falls vacant ii The scholai students indigt Malay States an who have got in needy circuit] passed either thi Matriculation I nation accepter; cants should < tors of Schools as fulfil the last ol Applications foi
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    Market Reports
    245 11 I S Ni<*€*iii*iti<*« Transferretl Control Of l*ri<i*li Treasury: LONDON, APR. 14. p OF 117 DOLLAR SECURITIES IN 108 DUFFERSTATES COMPANIES AND OTHER BORROWERS NSFERRED BY VESTING TO THE BRITISH iNTROL. rdance with expectations when the first of such issued on Feb. 18 affecting 60 securities. state it should
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    Mid-Day Prices
    24 11 Singapore, Monday. Prices or tin and rubber in Singapore at noon today were:— RUBBER Buyers: 351», Sellers: 35% TIN $122%, down $1.
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    229 11 Singapore. Apr. 15. Thr following are the exchange stock this morning according to the daily orrcular issued by the Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation. SELLING London TT. 2 4 1 1G London demand 2 4 1 IC> Lyons demand 2060 Switzerland demand 208*4 Hamburg demand New York demand 46
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    MARKET PRICE LIST
    521 11 Singapore, Apr. 12. Article Price MEAT Beef steak; kati 40 Beef stew or curry; katl 35 Fillet Steak; lb. 05 Mutton, Australian; lb. 38 Java Goat Flesh; lb. 54 Pork, lean; kati 48 Pork, lean and fat (Ist quality); kati 38 POULTRY Capons (locally reared); kati 30
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      40 11 FOR CLEAR, DISTINCT EFFICIENT REPRODUCTION TRY •*I i VE M RADIO for which they are UNSURPASSED. Sule Agents: HOE BOON LEONG, Distributors: RADIO AND GENERAL AGENCY Kuala Lumpur. THE DfcDIO OF THE FLTURt TO-DA'V IS K£E HUAT RAD|Q Co.. wt
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      194 11 AN EXCELLENT SELECTION OF FAMOUS MAKES' OF MUM Ii PROOF AND WAT 1-1 HTM. I IT W A T C II f ARE NOW ON DISPLAY. Everyone of them holds a guarantee, and are moderately priced YICK WOH HING 420, NORTH BRIDGE ROAD. (Near Middle Road.) PHONE NO. 7922. This
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      277 11 PIMPLES j New American Medicated Powder Base Helps Heal Pimples Wh'ic Hidinu Blemishes and Beautifying Skin Appearance. Simply apply PKEVORE INSTANT SKIN REJUVENATOR as a powder base. It imparts a pearly film of beauty. Enhances appearance. Makes skin look fresh, smooth, velvety, youthful. Conceals and heals frcial blemishes, freckles, scars,
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      322 11 STEAMER SAILINGS BRITISH INDIA PASSENGER FREIGHT SERVICES For all 'nformation apply to: P. O. S.N. Co., The Agent, Collyer Quay, Tel. 5961. 8.1.5. N. Co., BOUSTEAD CO., LTD., Tel. 5497. 8.1.5.N.C0. (APCAR LINE) For HONGKONG, SHANGHAI, MOJI, KOBE. OSAKA. 1 For PENANG, RANGOON CALCUTTA, j Regular Sailings: Special Holiday Return
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      213 11 BRITISH INDIA (Incorporated in England) P. 0. S. N. CO.'S SAILINGS. The best possible services are being maintained by the P. O. S. N. Company to their usual ports of call except ports in Japan. Passengers are requested tc register their requirements; but under present circumstances sailings are perforce restricted.
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    Italy May Soon Be Drawn In
    142 12 Reuter. T TT Rome Apr. 15. HE war which has fallen upon Norway might fall upon us. but if the bueles sound wj shall be the ones to sound I em d t cc i ared Si B nor Ansaldo, director 01 Count Ciano's
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    HITLER'S BLUFF
    157 12 Reuter. Paris. April 15 A LL France is thrilled and overfV joyed at the news of the brilliant action of th e British Xavv at Nanik of '7, 1 SP^ Shod n th e front of all the Pans newspapers. -Nelson must be chuckling in his grai was
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    DUTCH TENSION INTENSIFIED DURING WEEK-END
    236 12 FULLY ARMED TROOPS PATROLLLNG CLTIES Reuter. Amsterdam, Apr. 15. T)UTCH uneasiness was intensified during the week-end by the sensation:!! emphasis laid by the Nazi press on an American newspaper.- suggestion that British troops might be en route to Holland, also by a German News Agency
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    Desperate Nazi Lies
    38 12 Reuter. Lcndon. Apr. 15—An authoritative statement says it is learned on Inquiry that the German claim that a British cruiser of the Glasgow class was torpedoed north of Shetlands is entirely devoid of founda'.ion.- Reuter
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    Disastrous Fire At Panama
    66 12 Reuter. Panama City, Apr. 14. gIX people are reported burned to death and 10,000 homeless as a result of a disastrous fire in the tow n. Last night the "entire civilian and military lire fighting forces on both sides of the Isthmus were mobilised to fight
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    NEUTRAL PRESS ON BRITISH VICTORIES
    163 12 (Reuters Special Commentary) London, Apr. 11. THE Dutch Yolk, writing on Mr. Churchill's speech, says, 'It is the British soberness that appeals to us Netherlander and arouses confidence." The paper agrees with Mr. Churchill's conviction that Hitler has committed a strategical error. Handelsbad says: "It
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    14 12 GEN. A. P. untitled Appointed Commander m n British Forces in w'r r f&lt;
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    126 12 Reuter. London, Apr THE Air Ministry inn—an11 British aircraft at dawn again made a low-flying attack a Stavanger aerodrome in Noruav.a the hangar, runway and a numiwi enemy aircraft were damaged A further attack was nude«| enemy in Hafs Fjord, where of seaplanes moored
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    BRITISH BOMBER'S CRASH IN HOLLAND
    46 12 Reuter. The H. IT is officially ann un I bomber crashed in fl Dutch territory m Banbberich, close to th after a fight with a GK m i It is added that the hi Geiman territory asfarai certained. An inquiry Reuter.
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    58 12 Reuter. FAIRLY c Delusive I Geiman warship sunk r c ntlj Fjord was Genisenau and B-";; is supplied by reports from B Admiral officers of high rani; ashore after the sink... Men of this high rank wruld in command of a ma Also the Norwegian clam
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      495 12 I I I LANDLORD I Surd's a simp It* way &lt;o have thy home* I TOO I €111 H| ill pOKKOSjI I ndid Building Lots are available at '"King Albert 1 Park" complete with first-class Asphalt Roads. 1 Lnage System. Municipal Electricity and Water. 1 and Modern Sanitation to each
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      227 12 ~^m\ 1 ————■aggs— I I HOW TO GET RID OF I PIMPLES I I 5i hat 2 ,)i r ,np h&gt;s? Thrv are Prevalent type of acne starts with the I JLfEfTf f ,he Sk,n&gt; cs P ecia »y about th.» face: then these paste-l.k, 1 infected by germs present
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