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Title Section21 1940-08-23 1 The Malaya Tribune VOL. XXVII -No. 202. _SINGAPORE, FRIDAY, AUGUST 23, 1940 FIVE CENTS. The Malaya Tribune. Friday, August 2.1, 19JO.21 words
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428 1940-08-23 1 New Raids On Nazi And Italian Bases London, Aug. 23. IT was disclosed last night that new bombers, the details of which are a closely guarded secret, will soon be available to the R.A.F. Although gigantic, they are surprisingly fast, and are stated428 words
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Article91 1940-08-23 1 Reuter. London, Aug. 23. TT is officially announced that four enemy aircraft were shot down by the R.A.F. yesterday. An Air Ministry communique states that reports received at 6 p.m G.M.T. showed that a small number of enemy aircraft, in most cases operating singly, crossed theReuter. - 91 words
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Article, Illustration23 1940-08-23 1 Lockheed bombers, built for Britain, waiting at Burbank t alitornia, for export to Britain.23 words
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216 1940-08-23 1 Reuter. Aden, Aug. 23. T i: yesterday carried out heavy bombing of the base at Dessie. Direct hits were scored on the buildings. All our planes returned safely. Heavy bombing attacks were also made cn hangars and the railway station at Diredawa. Direct hits wereReuter. - 216 words
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Article178 1940-08-23 1 Reuter. I 1 London, Aug. 22. i f.V the of Commons, i i 1 Mr. Geoffrey Mander asked Mr. R A Butler, the Tinier- St- ietary for Foreign Affair.-, if any reply had been receiv- I ed to Ihe request made by Robert Craigie. the Am.Reuter. - 178 words
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Article37 1940-08-23 1 The Under-Secretary for Foreign Mr. R. a. Butler, told >f Commons that comtnunication has been received •c Soviet Government reincorporation of three in the Soviet Union still under the consideraMajesty's Government not in a position to contents.37 words
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Article31 1940-08-23 1 The "Batu Pahat Japanese Club," a society registered in Johore, has been call n d upon to furnish proof of its existence within three months, to the Registrar of Societies, Johore.31 words
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Article115 1940-08-23 1 Reuter. Shanghai Aug. 23. Mr. Chen Chin Chnng, assistant news editor of the Tamei Wan Pao, the Chinese edition of the American-owned Shanghai Evening Post, who was attacked by gunmen in the French Concession on Aug. 19, died in hospital last night. Mr. Chen was on the NankingReuter. - 115 words
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387 1940-08-23 1 Reuter. London, Aug. 23. rpHE IMam Government are bringing back 800 aeroplanes from Freed) Africa to be handed to the enemy, declared General de Gaulle in a world broadcast last night. By the French surrender the enemy and the men of Vichy undertook toReuter. - 387 words
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Article63 1940-08-23 1 Reuter. Panama, Aug. 23. CMIL WOLFF, the Nazi agent, who was arrested in the Panama region, is leaving to-night for Cristobel, from where he will board a plane for Buenos Aires. The American authorities are retaining possession of the codes found on his person whenReuter. - 63 words
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96 1940-08-23 1 Reuter. •Washington, Aug. 22. PRESIDENT Roosevelt conferred to-day with Colonel Stimson (War Secretary), Colonel Knox (Navy Secretary), Mr. Sumner Welles (Assist. Secretary of State) and At-torney-General Jackson on the lease of Atlantic bases from Britain. Difficulties in connection with the transfer of over-ageReuter. - 96 words
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Article76 1940-08-23 1 (Fiom Our Own Correspondent) Bangkok. Friday. IT is officially revealed that in view of the international situation becoming more intense, politically and economically, the Thai Government is sending three missions abroad to observe conditions and report. Hie first will go to Indo-China and Japan, the76 words
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Article351 1940-08-23 1 Few Casualties In Heavy Bombardment Reuter. LONDON, AUG. 23. FAIRLY WIDESPREAD DAMAGE WAS CAUSED BY SHELLS FROM GERMAN BIG GUNS FIRED FROM CHANNEL PORTS YESTERDAY AT THE SOUTH-EAST COAST, BUT THERE WERE REMARKABLY FEW CASUALTIES FOR SUCH A HEAVi BOMBARDMENT. One shell wrecked a church. ItReuter. - 351 words
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Article, Illustration76 1940-08-23 1 London, Aug. 23. I ORD Strickland, a prominent figure in the political life of Malta, died here to-day in his 80th year. Born in Malta- Lord Strickland was elected a member of the Malta Council of Government in 1886, becoming the Chief Secretary in 1889.76 words
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Article180 1940-08-23 1 (Tribune Staff Reporter) WEARNES' Air Services Ltd. have purchased ft new plane of the "Governor" type, which is due 10 arrive from Hcngkong on Sept. 1. The plane, which is a De Havilland Rapide 8 seater, will be used on the Singapore-Penang run. It has been180 words
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Article63 1940-08-23 1 Reuter. San Francisco, Aug. 23. Dr. Friendrich Rieri, until late.'y one of the German consuls in New York, has' arrived here with his wife and daughter. They are sailing in a Japanese liner for Germany. Dr. Garrard Westnek, formerly commercial counsellor of the GermanReuter. - 63 words
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Advertisement69 1940-08-23 1 ON OTHER PACES Page >\ar l oan 2 Muslims Vnd W ar (Special) 3 vp.M't 4 (.Mi-t Martial 5 Vl/ Fed On Drugs 6 Bii.i .h Convoy Shelled 7 rjnemsui 8 1 iii.ii' i-lI News 11 Great Urns Drive 12 tioniWokct Your Vision tfn scientifically examined 1 111 >; ropfirlv69 words
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83 1940-08-23 2 THE Johore Government has decided that in future it must charge a fee for services rendered by Government departments such as supplying copies of documents. A Bill for this purpose is ab 'Ut tz> be introduced in the Council of State, and it provides83 words
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252 1940-08-23 2 WILL ATTRACT THE UTMOST RESPONSE (TRIBUNE STAFF REPORTER) JT IS EXPECTED THAT THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, AT ITS MEETING ON MONDAY. WILL FOLLOW THE EXAMPLE OF THE FEDERAL COUNCIL AND PASS THE WAR LOAN BILL WITH THE PROVISO THAT THE THREE PER CENT.252 words
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95 1940-08-23 2 Ex-Singapore R.A.F. Navy Men Killed London, Aug. 23. THE DEATH is announced of Squadron Leader Dennis Clare Oliver, killed on active service, reports Reuter. Squadron Leader Oliver served in Singapore between 1935 and 1938. in the 230 Squadron at Seletar. He was well-known in Singapore as a brilliant rugger player.95 words
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Article40 1940-08-23 2 Mr S Harper Ball has been appointed by the Sultan of Johore. with the concurrence of H.E. the the Officer Administering the Government, S.S., to be an additional member of the Johore State Council for a period of two years.40 words
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Article33 1940-08-23 2 His Highness the Sultan of Johore has been pleased to re-ap-point Mr. D. G. A. Fraser to be an additional member of the Johore State Council, for a further period of two years.33 words
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Article18 1940-08-23 2 Miss J. I. Smith, Nursing Sister cf the Malayan Nursing Service, has been seconded for service in Johore.18 words
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Article, Illustration161 1940-08-23 2 MR. W. LANGHAM-CARTER (From 11. L. Hopkin) (Via Cable Wirtless) London, Aug. 23. THE death occurred in London yesterday of Mr. William Langham-Carter, M.C.S., who retired in 1925 when Resident Councillor, Malacca. Mr. Langham-Carter had a long record of service in Malaya, extending over 35 years.161 words
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407 1940-08-23 2 Singapore, Thursday. npHE story of how K. Annamalai, a money changer operating at the General Post Office, was taken for a ride and robbed of $1,345, was related in the District Court, to-day, when Bishan Singh and Fazir Khan appeared before Mr. J. L.407 words
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Article414 1940-08-23 2 A CHALLENGE ACCEPTED (Tribune Staff Reporter) Singapore. J J*\VO roving American newspapermen, having won issued to them by z certain section of their i Minneapolis, that they would not be able to "keep a Hollywood's "oomph" girl, Ann Sheridan, with only $2 them, have reached414 words
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Article81 1940-08-23 2 Singapore, Thursday. li'EE CHAI KEK. aged 74, who described himse.'f as a native doctor for infants, was sentenced to a month's simple imprisonment for begging, by Mr. J, G. Rappoport, the Third Police Magistrate to-day. A constable saw Wee begging along Syed Ahvi Road, and81 words
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Article101 1940-08-23 2 Singapore. Thursday ARRESTED in a Johor. n Ah Sak. a 35-year-o who pleaded guilty to insisted in the manarm Q t Chap Ji Kee lottery $1,000 or in default to v three months' rigorous impr.son ment. by Mr J. G Rappopi Third Polic? Magistrate, toOn101 words
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Article99 1940-08-23 2 Singapore, Thursday. pHE Combined Services are staging a grand variety entertainment at the Victoria Theatre on Sept. 13 and 11. in aid of the British Red Cross. There will be songs, sketches and Highland dances, and the finale will be the appearance ol th» massed bands99 words
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Article80 1940-08-23 2 Singapore, Tnur APPEARING on a summons charge cf having received n illegal gratification of $15 trom Koh Man Hau on Aug. 2, Chin Yoeng Kee, a Chinese interpreter attached to the Civil District Court, claimed trial in the Fifth Police Court, to-day. The money was alleged80 words
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Article20 1940-08-23 2 Mr. c.W.A. Bennett, until recently acting President of th* Penang Municipal Commissioners, has been appointed to officiate Asst. Adviser, Muar20 words
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Article283 1940-08-23 2 Tkvi irv Singapore, Thursday. ft&LIEVED to have been coming down a drain pipe one a 19 year-old Eurasian, Anthony Paul, who was desci as mentally unbalanced, slipped and fell 10 feet to the gro He was found still alive, on the following morning, the office283 words
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Article60 1940-08-23 2 For the purpose of f> renewals of licences foi by means of an endorsenu 1 licence already issued by way of the issue of a i 'new document, an enactn amend the Arms Enactmci be introduced into the J> Council, which will be me< the Dewan.60 words
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Advertisement518 1940-08-23 2 For Radio entertainment value the Lissen "Alnwick" cannot be beaten. Specially designed to give trouble free reception in tropical climates and especially daylight reception of European short wave stations. It is designed for battery operaation but employs mains valves thus giving a reception usually associated with a mains model. It518 words
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Advertisement22 1940-08-23 2 The Fifth Column People are no I always what (hey seem STOP PRESS "Talk About Tiger Instead" i Advt. of TIGERS BEER22 words
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144 1940-08-23 3 J (From Our Own Reporter) I Parit Buntar, Thursday. I y li/ITH the carcase of a J leopard which had been run over, to prove their tale, 1 the occupants of a small car told the story of an attack j t on144 words
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Article32 1940-08-23 3 His Highness the Sultan of Johore in Council has appointed the Hon. Major C. H. F. Pierrepont and the Hon. Mr. B. J. R. Barton to be members of the Building Committee.32 words
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Article30 1940-08-23 3 The "Sri Menanti Club" of Johore, which has ceased to exist, has been called on to furnish proof of its existence to the Registrar of Societies, Johore, within three months.30 words
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Article, Illustration380 1940-08-23 3 LEADERS CALLING PUBLIC MEETING (Tribune Staff Reporter) a prrn, T Singapore, .Friday. A l UKUC meeting of local Muslims will, it is understood, shortly be called to pass resolutions urging Muslims in Arabia and other Muslim countries to resist Mussolini, "arch enemy of Islam380 words
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Article150 1940-08-23 3 Singapore, Thursday. THE maximum prices imposed on Aug 12, at which Burma white lice and parboiled lice should be sold in Penang, have been revised, according to yesterday's Government Gazette, which gives the following new maximum prices for the commodity:— Burma white rice: S. Q. Meedene—importer's selling150 words
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Article127 1940-08-23 3 THE health bulletin of the League of Nations Eastern Bureau for the week ended Aug. 17 states that there has been a fairly steady prevalence in cholera cases In Shanghai for the past five weeks. Fifty-four cases were recorded last week, an increase cf two over the127 words
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Article24 1940-08-23 3 Mr. J. E. Henry has returned to the Colony and has resumed charge of Reuters Limited, vice Mr. A P Crosse, effective from to-day.24 words
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Article240 1940-08-23 3 (From Our Own Reporter) Penary, Thursday. A COMPLETE agreement between the Government and those farmers, who had refused to abide by the Government's regulations regarding their agricultural activities on the hillsides of Bukit Gambier and Pay a Terubong, has been arrived at following a meeting240 words
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Article121 1940-08-23 3 Singapore, Thursday. DECEIVING a punch from a v compatriot, a Tamil. M M. Mayagan, sustained a broken nose, but as he and A. R. Sabapathy, who was alleged to have hit him, were willing to compound the case, the original charge of causing grievous hurt was reduced121 words
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Article124 1940-08-23 3 Singapore, Friday. A GOVERNMENT GAZETTE extraordinary, published last night, listed 150 firms and individuals, with whom it is forbidden to trade under tee "Trading witn the Enemy Ordinance." Th rteen of the firm;, are in Argentina, nine ir. Brazil, four >n Bulgaria,nni c in Chile,124 words
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300 1940-08-23 3 Singapore, Thursday. I TKINK an unnecessary amount of force was used by the police, and the natural instinct of self-preservation made Ram Rais use the knife," said Mr. J. G. Rappoport, the Third Magistrate, when he convicted and sentenced Ram Rais to four months' rigorous300 words
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Advertisement190 1940-08-23 3 YOU NEED GLASSES^ lhompson Certified and Mountings JM^W ued 53.00—55.00 (id Ihe cost offf uses depends on V vtsighi needs. THOMPSON OPTICAL CO. lit<l Kyesight Specialists. I, \IH ADE BLDG., PHONE 3002. i Thompson, Dr. of Ocular wars' European Clinical I xperience. RENAULT 12 up. For NFW COMFORT ■■■■I! ECONOMY190 words
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Advertisement360 1940-08-23 3 ■I ISSfSL S o INGAFOKE 1« lines), K. LUMPIR 3331 (1 lines). IPOH 110 111 (2 lines), PENANG 1500 1501, BUTTERWORTH 33 C S 2Q4A /idtr. o/ Singapore Cold Storage Co., Ltd m(srj? course y° u want to take life- snaps of your family, friends tLS/ and happy experiences. If360 words
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Article391 1940-08-23 4 NAVY PLAY EIGHT DIVISION ONE MEN Chinese Res 2; Royal Navy Res 2. pi. AY IN G wiih eight players who played in the Division 1 game against the Maiays three days ago, the Royal Navy Reserves held the Chinese Reserves 2-2 in a lively return391 words
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Article159 1940-08-23 4 THE Happy World boxing t 1 bill arranged for to-night 1 has been postponed to next 1 week as a result of Ronnie t Dennis, the 19-year-old Aus- J 1 tralian lightweight, being sick with a fever. I J Drnnis was to have met the Mexican,159 words
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Article32 1940-08-23 4 TO-DAY SOCCER: S.A.F.A. League. Div. 1, R.A.F. v. Police, Anson Road Stadium; Div. 118, Chinese "B" v. R.A.F. (Kallang), Far. rer Park: Div. 113, R.A.F. (H Q.) v. Indians, J.C.S.A.32 words
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Article124 1940-08-23 4 The Girls' Sports Club team won the 1940 Net Ball Competition tor the Clarke Challenge Shield for the seventh time since the inception cf the League in 1930. The following represented the club: R. Cordeiro, W. de Cruz, M. Hoeden, Z. Clarke, P. Dumbleton, W. Dannraj124 words
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Article184 1940-08-23 4 CANDIDATES for the Singapore races were put on the easy list this morning training being confined to the sand track and the Bukit Tinggi valley circuit. At Bukit Tinggi. horses from Major Fox's stables were prominent. BLIE PETER was trotted round a couple of circuits, his184 words
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Article, Illustration25 1940-08-23 4 PLAYED tennis for charity —Chin Kee Onn, Kho Sin Kie, Pat Hughes and Roy Smith photographed at Ihe S.C.R.C. courts last 'evening.25 words
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Article179 1940-08-23 4 Manchester Regt. 2; Police 0. THE Manchester Regiment scored a good win over the Police by two goals to nil in a Reserve Division encounter at Tanglin Barracks yesterday. A better-balanced side, the Tads would have won by a larger margin but for the sterling defence179 words
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Article451 1940-08-23 4 Tennis For War Fund At S.C.R.C. Ranked Poor pAT Hughes, former Britain's Davis Cup captain, defeated Kho Sin Kie. China's Davis Cup player, who recently won the Malayan title, by seven games to five in a one-set match at Hong Lim yesterday evening. This was451 words
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Article40 1940-08-23 4 Following up their splendid win over the R.A.F. a few days ago, the Loyals took full points when they met the Gordons at Changi yesterday, winning 2—l after leading by a similar score at the interval.40 words
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Article88 1940-08-23 4 DUE to the difficulty of raising a team, owing to members *being engaged on military training, the S.R.C has withdrawn from the Div. I of the S.A.F.A. league. The Recs, who have been making a fine struggle in spite of being at the losing end88 words
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392 1940-08-23 4 (From Our Own Reporter) Kuala Lumpur, Thursday, t rjONVERTED out of a waste area of blukar at a cost of I several thousand dollars generously contributed, not only by j golfers, but by other sporting enthusiasts as well, the Sulai- man GoK Club was392 words
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Advertisement279 1940-08-23 4 I Sea View Hotel TO-NIGHT SATURDAY SPECIAL DLVXER DAXCE j DINNER S3— NO ADMISSION CHARGE m> HELP BUY A BOMBER COME TO THE "BUY A BOMBER"BALL SEA VIEW HOTEL AUGUST 31, 1940. DINNER $3 OF WHICH SI GOES TO THE FUND ENTRANCE S2— FOR ALL MAKE YOUR RESERVATIONS EARLY CHEONG279 words
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Advertisement261 1940-08-23 4 THE GREAT EASTFPv CO RN "Hfc.. Manufacturing n 1 275, South Brid,? ir '*n, Established in uSTop^ijS Liquid Extract of jambolan Effective Safe Curt for lIIAltl lIS It can be SAFELY all suffering from ri the DOSE increased till th -H is perceived. In diabetic 1 its action begins by261 words
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Miscellaneous22 1940-08-23 4 HIGH TIDE 1.20 a.m., 9.1 ft. 136 p.m.. 9.1 ft TO MORROW: 1.57 a.m.. 8 8 ft. 1 2.09 p.m., 8.9 ft.22 words
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563 1940-08-23 5 "Mrs. Loveday Wept" Says McMillan Singapore, Thursday. QIVING evidence at the court martial of Captain Loveday, R.E., this afternoon. Mr. R. S. McMillan, building material salesman, described a meeting which took place in Mr. Dobb's house some tim- after the arrest of Mr.563 words
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992 1940-08-23 5 "SPECTATOR - By "SPECTATOR" OOIJCY AM) K.C.G. ARE LIKELY TO SCORE DOUBLES AT THE TAIPING MEETING TO-MORROW. ONCE AGAIN ONLY SEVEN EVENTS WILL BE RUN, FIELDS BEING SM ALL, AND RACING SHOULD BE KEEN. On the supposition that the going will not he as fine or992 words
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Article125 1940-08-23 5 (From Our Own Reporter) Ipoh, August 23. SCRATCHINGS and running order for Taiping races tomorrow, issued this morning, arc as follows: Race 1. Ponies. Class 2, Div. 3, about 6 furs. No scrathings. Race 2. Ponies Crass 2, Div. 2, about 6 furs. Ladolet scratched. Race 3.125 words
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Article47 1940-08-23 5 The following will represent the New B P. against Chahaya Setia Minstrel BP. in a friendly return match of four singles and three doubles on Sunday at the former's court, Government Hill:—Samani, Jepon, Amir, Abdul Rahim, Ibrahim, Senen, Abdol, Ahmad b. Mahrup, Ismail. Reserves:—Jaafar and Ahmat Kechil.47 words
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357 1940-08-23 5 (From Our Own Reporter) Kuala Lumpur, Thursday. ON a submission by Mr. C. H. Mills that his client was anxious to free himself of the charge and that he should know the definite date of the preliminary enquiry. Mr. W. J. Thorogood, the First357 words
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Article92 1940-08-23 5 JOHORE has prohibited the exportation of all goods to the United States, the Philippines and all terri tories under the sovereignty Of America, and Switzerland. Exceptions are when the experts satisfy the Financial Commissioner of Johore that the foreign exchange proceeds to the value ol such exports92 words
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Article112 1940-08-23 5 THE Food Controller announces that, as a result of an agreement with local biscuit manufacturers to hold substantial minimum stocks, it has now been possible to remove the restriction on the export of biscuits from Malaya. The manufacture of biscuits forms an important local industry, and112 words
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Advertisement187 1940-08-23 5 Sudden CHILLS, Dry, gelaxed THROAT, Etc. Soon Yield To PEPS btf_ATHIA6LI TABLETS >- < if hair. The teas- that Anzora is est most healthful hair dn sing you can buy. It prevents scurf and dandruff, and keeps Epflj the hair in perfect condition and the J head cool. tf v187 words
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Advertisement299 1940-08-23 5 TO-DAY \T wher» 3.15 6.15 9.15 f ATHA V I BOX OFFICE JL 3400 8 MORNING MATINEE TO MORROW AT 11 O'CLOCK IBOTTOM OFJHE SEAU I STAN ttlfftf LAUREL HARDY I SAPS AT SEA" \L f ir cf<d by GORDON DOUGLAS R«l»as«d thrg Ur ITED ARTIStS Jl IT'S SHIP AHOY299 words
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Article159 1940-08-23 6 ANE of the most important statements in the speech delivered by the High Commissioner at the meeting of the Federal Council was that essential foods which are not perishable are being stocked and there is ample to cover requirements over a long period. Malaya is159 words
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Article221 1940-08-23 6 JHE agreement reached between England and the United States regarding the American use of advanced naval and air bases on the Atlantic side of the New World is unmistakable proof of Mr. Roosevelt's determination to discharge the sacred duty of protecting that continent from outside molestation.221 words
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867 1940-08-23 6 Reich's Growing Rot Exposed THEN azi civilian is doped with sex and alcohol to stand the strain of war on the home front. The Nazi soldier is doped with a new drug— Pervitin—to make possible a "high physical performance to the point867 words
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Article367 1940-08-23 6 HJW would 'surprise,' the first necessity in Germany's invasion tactics, be expected in landings from the air? A possibility is— silence. What can preserve silence in aerial flight Gliding can. But not if a powered machine is used: the super-sensitive modern military listening devices can pick up the367 words
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Article555 1940-08-23 6 Premier ft (By A Woman Cor i LIKE many famous men Mrs w™? ton Churchill in the limelight and i a "'background wile." It is entirely h< that she remain* in ground, she prefer, it Ever since the Boer 7 ton Churchill has bei limelight, a555 words
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Advertisement168 1940-08-23 6 TRAVELLING RUGS /Ss>*£ Pure Woo reversible with fringed kfl^X?\ ends, in a selection of coloured overchecks on various coloured grounds, browns, blues, greens and T,IE "TOWER" a light weighl rug. Price 59.75 each THE "REGENT" A Popular Rug. JS\ I 3% ,bs size 60 x7O ins JpE 9 Price SI168 words
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Advertisement15 1940-08-23 6 I THE RAILWAYS ARE AT YOUR SERVICE FOR ALL KINDS OF TRANSPORTATION THROUGHOUT THE COUNTRY.15 words
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Advertisement88 1940-08-23 6 -BLACK-OlJT-lamp SHADES FOR USE DURING THE OFFICIAL BLACK-OUT AND CURFEW ST he s c A. R .P. shades are constructed so as to give only a dim blue light as permitted during the curfew periods. Invisible from the air. Small aperture at base for reading or other urgent purposes which88 words
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Article174 1940-08-23 7 Reuter. London, Aug. 22. r\ place of the three months' ace-time recess, both s of Parliament adjournal is afternoon for a fortwith }>o\ver given to call m together earlier, should .instances require that The break is in no a holiday for the Minior the members, Reuters yReuter. - 174 words
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Article619 1940-08-23 7 Reuter. CAIRO, AUG. 22. JT IS REVEALED THAT THE PRIME MINISTER, HASSAN SABRY PASHA, DECLARED AT A SECRET SESSION OF THE CHAMBER, LAST NIGHT, THAT EGYPT WOULD DECLARE WAR ON ITALY IF ITALIAN TROOPS INVADED EGYPT. A high Egyptian military authority told Reuter that theReuter. - 619 words
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Article, Illustration664 1940-08-23 7 BRITISH COAST CONVOY SHELLED FROM FRANCE New Attack Method A Complete Failure Reuter. mi™ n v London, Aug. 23. |Hb German heavy guns on the French coast shelled the south-east coast of Britain last night. Watchers on the Channel coast saw gun flashes and heard the shrieking of shells andReuter. - 664 words
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Article270 1940-08-23 7 (Reuters Special Commentary) London, Aug. 22. rpHE Cairo paper Albalagh, commenting on Britain's total casualties cf 02,000, says: "This is Britain's loss and it is very srr.iJ) when we consider that on this war depends the fate of the whole world. "After a year, Britain is270 words
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Article47 1940-08-23 7 Reuter. Washington, Aug. 22. fHE State Department's monthly report issued last night showed that Britain received over $24 million worth ol arms exported from the United States in July, which is nearly half as much as for the previous six months. —Reuter.Reuter. - 47 words
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Article28 1940-08-23 7 Hongkong, Aug. 21.—Dr P. C Chang (Chang Peng-chun), Chinese Minister Designate to Turkey has sailed from Hongkong for Bombay en route to Turkey.Central News.28 words
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Article147 1940-08-23 7 Reuter. Kingston, Jamaica, Aug. 22. £ti& British West Indies would never dream ol eeking to put any obstacle in he way of the proposal," says ac Jamaica Gleaner, comment ng on the proposed leasing of British territory to America for lr and naval bases. TheReuter. - 147 words
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Article85 1940-08-23 7 MR. R. A. Butler (Foreign Under- Secretary), in reply to a Comnons question, said: "Since June 8 the Belgian Minister for the olonics, who is in London, has eon exercising full powers with Inch he has been invested as Administration General of the Belgian clonics. "The85 words
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Article28 1940-08-23 7 Reuter. Washington, Aug 21. Licences for the export of 1,500 jottle* of quicksilver to the United Kingdom have been arranged. Shipment will be effected shortly. —Reuter.Reuter. - 28 words
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148 1940-08-23 7 Reuter. Lcndon, Aug. 3 THE immediate and unton- diticnal re-opening of the Burma Road is demanded by a deputation of the China Campaign Committee, headed by Miss Margery Fry, who saw Mr. R. A. Butler on Monday. The deputation dwelt on the human sufferingReuter. - 148 words
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Article75 1940-08-23 7 JAPAN THAILAND London, Aug. 23. THE Under-Secretary for Foreign Affairs, Mr. R. A. Butler, stated in the House of Commons yesterday, in reply to a question, that the Foreign Secretary had no information that any Japanese demands had been made on the Government of Thailand and no communication on that75 words
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Advertisement405 1940-08-23 7 HEALTH MAGIC I H Hn/ibwt Oil contain, 8« "^sß pB fimfj m' protrcrit* Vit* ■H mm A una 30 times mora '^^Bs |B Mullim Vitamin DuW -^3| |P (ooa Cod Limp Oil JIBI Vitamins Vital to HEALTH Doctors tell us that certain vitamins these vitamins. Every drop of are essential405 words
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131 1940-08-23 8 «ICKEY ROONEY is his own inimitable self in "Judge Hardy md Son," which opened at the Capitol last night. Plain, scruffyooking Rooney has that something vhich appeals to the audience and -vhich enables him to get away vith many things another "man"131 words
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Article109 1940-08-23 8 ANN Sheridan scores a hit in "Torrid Zone" which opened at the Alhambra last night. Still maintaining her "oomph," \nn seems to have improved in ner repartee at the expense of Pat O'Brien and James Cagney, aoth famed for their ready wit. The story begins in109 words
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Article64 1940-08-23 8 Laurel Hardy At The Cathay I AUREL and Hardy are ba2£ again with us in "Saps At Sea," now showing at the Cathay. Lt is another Hal Roach hit, showing the two comedians as silly and funny as ever, in a story that ranges from a horn making factory to64 words
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Article65 1940-08-23 8 Mahananda," a sociomythological Tamil picture, tegan a season before crowded houses 011 Wednesday night at the Thejtre Royal. The film, over 17.000 feet in length, lasts a ?Jttle ever three hours. Good music, interesting dialogue and fine acting make the picture highly enteriaining. Th*re are amusing comedy interludes. Subbtilakshmi,65 words
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Article82 1940-08-23 8 THE special repeat performance of The Malayan Magic Circle's recent success "Out of the Hat" is to be held at the Victoria Theatre night at 9.30. His Excellency the Officer Administering the Government and party will attend, and the public are requested tc be in their82 words
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Advertisement309 1940-08-23 8 I J Come and Sec Yourselves on the Screen T©-»i% y a.m-3.15-6.15-9.15 I AT THE CAPITOL THE BEST of the whole «ARDY FAMILY" Series— A Grand Show! MICKEY ■BH&ffi ROONEY W^^Wml\ LEWIS STONE I The Hardy Family M.G.MS Grand Comedy f II im,i: \I»»Y A so\ Special Added Attraction of309 words
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Advertisement212 1940-08-23 8 I r-yv CARNIVAL NIGHT I fT ,N HONOUR OF HIS MAJESTY'S Ii v < NAVY, ARMY, AIR FORCE Li 1& VOLUNTEERS C**^! 1 TEA DANCE 7-9.30 P.M. NIGHT DANCE FROM t ff** 9.31 P.M. I TO-NIGHT "K\\4, AItOOV j quickstep competition open only i to members ok the >j 1212 words
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Advertisement47 1940-08-23 8 -J! JJandif and /1 f h If s f BINOCULAR wim VBH suimmi J a NAN YANG SERVICE 4 TlJffiS MIL? MALACCA TO SINGAPORE. AT NAN CHIANG HOTEL. 2!L!l? a Ra ya Road. Phone 92. SINGAPORE TO MALACCA AT HAICHEW HOTEL, 35, Beac h Road. Phone 3015.47 words
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Advertisement298 1940-08-23 8 GREETED BY PACKED HOUSES YESTKRiny® TO-DAY AT 3.15, «.15 9.15 J> TO-MORROW SUNDAY 4 SHOWS DAli.y ALII AM It It A '>C 3 BIG STARS IN THE YEAR'S FINEST TIIimTT LAUGH SONG SHOW IJ a 1 kII M.„ When these three r *> L the heal on the Equator J:298 words
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221 1940-08-23 9 1,000 Tons Destroyed Since July 18 Reuter. London, Aug. 22. give prominence to photographs of a twentyacre dump of wrecked Nazi planes, brought down by the Air Force over Britain, which will be used to make weapons for Britain. Altogether 1*072 tons of planesReuter. - 221 words
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Article107 1940-08-23 9 Chungking, Aug. 21. A NEC rRAL observer, after his recent tour in the wide area of Siechwan Province, visiting Hochwan, Chichiang (Kikiang), Tzeliuching, Suifu (Ipin), Luchow, and Nanchuan. declared that all the above-mentioned towns, bombed by the Japanese, had no military objectives or establishments Interviewed by107 words
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Article49 1940-08-23 9 Pupils at a girls' high school in Carlisle had been trained to bob under their desks and put on their gas masks on hearing a raid siren. They took only a few seconds. This was stated at a meeting of the Carlisle Education Committee.49 words
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Article189 1940-08-23 9 Singapore. Friday. MORE than 406 Chinese paint- ings by the well-known Chinese artist, Prof. Cheng Tian Shiao, will be exhibited to-night at the Great World. The exhibition will be held every night till Sunday, and the Chinese Consul General, Mr. Kao Ling Pai, will declare it189 words
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Article218 1940-08-23 9 Reuter. St. John, Newfoundland, Aug. 22. 'THE corference on common defence between representatives of Canada and Newfoundland closed here last night after an announcement that i general agreement had been reached on all the points involved in the talks. The announcement said that the question of theReuter. - 218 words
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Article48 1940-08-23 9 Speaking at Ennis. County Clare. Mr. de Valera said that conscription could not be ruled out. "The country," he declared "will have to make sacrifices if we are to maintain our liberty." He announced that the Government intended to set up a new force of about 12 battalions.48 words
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Article97 1940-08-23 9 Chungking, Aug. 21. THE Executive Yuan announces a partial reorganisation of the Kwangtung Provincial Government with Mr. Tsou Lin, at pres'nt Administrative Vice-Minis-ter for Finance, becoming the Provincial Finance Commissioner. Mr. Theng Yang-lu, ex-mayor ol Canton, is at pre. em a member of the Kwangtung Provincial Administration,97 words
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Article55 1940-08-23 9 Chungking. Aug. 21. DR. Lin Yu-tang, together with his wife and three daughters, flew zo Hongkong to-day en route to the United States for another yenr's stay. Dr. Lin's books and reference materials are detained in IndoChina, making it impossible for him to keep55 words
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Article36 1940-08-23 9 A motor-cyclist, who apparently failed to hear a sentry's challenge at Elstree Hill, Herts, was fired on and injured. was Mr. R. G. Boggis, aged 32, of Abbotsbury-road, Barnet f. me, Elstree.36 words
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Advertisement475 1940-08-23 9 FLASH!! j PARAMOUNT NEWS CAMERAMAN OF HOLLYWOOD PARREL BRADY CHOOSES SINGAPORE'S LEADING HAPPY CABARET (SHRINE OF 130 FAMOUS ORIENTAL BEAUTIES) WILL lILM TO-MORROW -Ml.lll (FOR AMERICAN WORLD SCREENING) a m BEAUTYPARADE (THIS COMPETITION OPEN TO EVERYONE) 6 CUPS OFFERED BY THIS HOLLYWOOD CAMERAMAN FOR THE SIX MOST BEAUTIFUL GIRLS il475 words
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Advertisement145 1940-08-23 9 ROSES gimlets; SEND A CALL TO JNIVERSAL RADIO HOLTS* 205, Orchard Road, Phone 4967. ;.nende Servicing Specialists). When You Need Mende Service oj Spare Parts. D E LUXE RESTAURANT BAR (AIR-CONDITIONED) TEL. 4244 IN THE NEW WORLD CABARET Exceptionally comfortable place for WEDDING FUNCTIONS, SPECIAL DINNER PARTIES OTHER RECEPTIONS. Best145 words
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Advertisement225 1940-08-23 9 A HILARIOUS SIDE-SPLITTING, BRIGHT ENTERTAINMENT A —FREE PRESS. TO-DAY AT 6.15 9.15 "AN EXCELLENT COMEDY OF SUPERB FOOLING f BOOK YOUR SEATS AND BE SURE OF AN EVENING OF MERRIMENT PHONE 6903. SPECIAL ADDED ATTRACTION. A 30-MINUTE t.AOHLVr BRITISH VBVS JUST ARRIVED. I———M —Mi LET THESE GIRLS SHOW YOU HOW225 words
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45 1940-08-23 10 A Requiem High Mass will be sung for the repose of the soul of the late Grace Bertha de Rozario at the Church of St. Joseph, at 6.30 am. on August 26. Ttie attendance of relatives and friends are earnestly solicited.45 words
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Article37 1940-08-23 10 Mrs. Lee Kok Tong and Family beg to thank all those friends and relatives who sent wreaths and letters of condolence, and also those who attended the funeral of th e late Mr. Lee Kok •Fong.37 words
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Advertisement447 1940-08-23 10 «Ml l x I 5 > Ml r. U a l l^ l >l l >a«' s M V>< Situations Vacant EURASIAN OR CHINESE Girls reaulred Peylacg, Singapore. (No. 479E) JnlTP 0 and A **nts T7pcountry~for Tat Khali* School. Kuala Lumpur. (No. 481E) -P^P 0 st den t Assistant Teacher447 words
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Advertisement635 1940-08-23 10 Fresh Fruits And Trees EAT'MORE Fruit* for Health a n d take J *™l» beat freestone Rambutan grown In Johore by The Kota Tinowl ftm Farm l.e:-"sf-Len_ken? (_•™33? IL.t eed eM frult > "Atjeh-Lebah," "Atjeh Boeloes" and "Atjeh-Goela-Batoe" OtoBun a ß« r? ta s__*S Co Beacn R Llm Khoon f?9635 words
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Advertisement637 1940-08-23 10 Educational 18 M, DIARIES-Appreciatlona. Sum". manes. Most Important Questions, and 200 Contexts. Model Answers by London graduate Price $1.50. 1? Ho P oo n Villa. Connolly Road. Tpoh. (N HOME STUDY PRACTICAL BOOKS- Diesel Engineering (five volumes). Air Conditioning. Carpentry. Radio, Television Rawing. ArAKSi Economics. Wr lt? f. O. Box637 words
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Advertisement636 1940-08-23 10 Personal WILL ANYONE KNOWING the whereabouts of Miss Kathleen Fung please telephone 2701. (No. 473E) PSYCHOLOGICAL Bureau. 79. Bukit Tlmah Road, Helps those in trouble. Love, Domestic Affairs etc. Write fully or call. (No. 484E) Stamp FOR SALE: Really good quality stamps of Malaya. Fine selections. Competitive rates. Selected approvals636 words
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Advertisement403 1940-08-23 10 92A in CR. 430|39 RUBBER REGULATION. Export credits' for the fourth quarter 1940 calculated at the rate of 85 per cent, of one quarter cf the standard production of ail large holdings will be released and credited in the Controller's and Customs' ledgers on September, llth. It is hoped to403 words
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Advertisement47 1940-08-23 10 Jk\ SMALL BOTTLE WITH Btetejggß' teste** 1 Water in jj s recommended PHONES: 3700-3703 PERFECT REPAIRS PROMPT SERVICE AND SATISFACTION GUARANTEED To all clocks and watches handled Yick Woh Hing, 429 NORTH BRIDGE RD., (Near Middle Rd.) SINGAPORE mum Tel. No. 7922. BLACK PS wa "s SCOTCH47 words
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Miscellaneous592 1940-08-23 10 j TO-DAY'S iuDfai l i SINGAPORE LONnnv ZHL 225 metres (133 me|s). U p. ra 2HP <» Sill" M-'nV X 1.15 Light Music. Gsr n2 1.30 Warning to Mariners. Programme pm M( s »U| 221 Tin C Pra 6 j** i:S &ai. Hi 5 00 STlf -5.45 Teochew Guakang Dramas592 words
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284 1940-08-23 11 Reuter - By Reuter London, Aug. 22. ,il stock Exchange seemed 1 tired after yesterday's allround rise, but there was no deterioration of sentiment, Kaffirs satisfactorily absorbing profitin d Rails being firm on 11.ition of increased charges, istrials were fully steady. B A.T.s rose a further284 words
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Article151 1940-08-23 11 London, Aug. 22. TT is authoritatively stated that the expected shortage of industrial materials will shortly develop in Italy, who is believed to have planned her economy only for a short war. Rubber is already in short supply, while copper and special steels are expected soon151 words
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Article46 1940-08-23 11 London. Aug. 22. The Stock Exchange closed slightly irregular owing to occa sicnal profit-taking, though industrials maintain on small selective buying orders. Gold minings occasionally offered well and were takau up. Gilt-edged recovered after an initial down-drift closing round unchanged. Wall Street was firm.--Keuter.46 words
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Article31 1940-08-23 11 Special Branch detectives in Britain have arrested Mr. Norman Hay. a director cf the organisation known as Information and Fo'icy, which was mentioned in the of Commons as being jlosely watched.31 words
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Article291 1940-08-23 11 TIN London, Aug. 22. C. I Official Price) i'26o Buyers £2601/2 Sellers I £260 3 4 Buyers «:261 Sellers RUBBER London, Aug. 22. Buyers Sellers Ton 0 Dull 123 4 lsl Forward* ptenibcr 12V 12 3 4 Forward l 'Dec. 12-9 16 12-11,16 Forward» I n March291 words
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Article168 1940-08-23 11 From Our Financial Correspondent Singapore, Friday. CERTAIN tin shares came in for y good demand yesterday, including Kuchais and Rantaus. Among Australians, Austral Amalgamateds were taken and are further wanted. Sterling transactions included Killinghalls. The Raub market continues to be well supported, despite the recent168 words
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Article39 1940-08-23 11 i Singapore, i 1 Prices of tin and rubber I S in Singapore at noon to- i 1 day were:— i RUBBER S Buyers: 3710, Sellers: 37 :5 1 i TIN j $132%, down M 4. I39 words
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Article141 1940-08-23 11 Singapore, Aug. 22. R. (Siam) W. Coast No. 1 per Koyan R. (Siam) W. Coast No. 3 per Koyan Rice Siam 1 233 Rice Siam 2 220 Rize Siam 3 112 Siam Broken Rice No. 1 178 Siam Broken Rice No. 2 175 Rice Saigon Al Rice Saigon 1141 words
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296 1940-08-23 11 pHE main feature of the week has been the agreement made will: the United States Government for the purchase of a further 180,000 tons for national defence purposes, says Messrs. Stanton Nelson Co., Ltd., in their rubber market review. This means that with the296 words
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Article191 1940-08-23 11 Singapore, Aug. V 3. The following are the exchange stock quotations this morning according to the daily circular issued by the Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation. SELLING London T.T. 2|4 I|l6 London demand 2|4 I|l6 Lyons demand Switzerland demand 206 Hamburg demand New York demand 46 15|16 Montreal demand191 words
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1032 1940-08-23 11 Singapore. Aug. 22. MINING Buyers. Sellers. Ampat Tin (ss) 316 41Austral Amal (ss) 5.3 5 9cd Austral Malay 35 37,-cd Ayer Hitam (ss) 19 20 Ayer Weng 0 55 0.60 Banirrin 17|- 181Batu Selangor ($1) 1.38 14.au Berjuntai (ss) 8.3 9 3 Burma Malay 201- 211Chenderiang1,032 words
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Article116 1940-08-23 11 Singapore, Thursday. MY ALAS Rubber Estates, Limited, N report a profit of $81,033.28 for 1939, compared with $20,751.81 for the previous year. At the annual general meeting of the company, to be held at the NTS. Building. Singapore, on Thursday, Aug. 29, at noon, the payment116 words
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Advertisement119 1940-08-23 11 THE SINGAPORE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE RUBBER ASSOCIATION DAILY PRICES CURRENT Singapore, Aug. 22. Buyers Sellers. No IX R.S.S. Spot loose 37% 373/4 No. IX R.S.S. F. 0.8. in cases Aug. Sept. 38 38% (Sellers option) G.F.A.Q. R.S.S. F O 3. in bales Aug. Sept. 36% 36% F.A.Q. R.S.S. F. 0.3.119 words
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Advertisement179 1940-08-23 11 DUl *LO 1111 It A' UTERINE TONIC 'Lodhra' with its reputed cure for uterine disorders, etc. also sets the genital organs of women in perfect order builds the constitution with the attainment of radiant health and happiness devoid of periodical uterine troubles peculiar to women. Can be had everywhere in179 words
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Advertisement322 1940-08-23 11 STEAMER SAILINGS p o BRITISH INDIA PASSENGER FREIGHT SERVICES For all information apply to: P. O. S. N. Co., The Agent, Collyer Quay, Tel. 5961. 8.15. N. CO., BOUSTEAD CO, LTD., Tel. 5497. 81.5. N. CO. (APCAR LINE) For HONGKONG, SHANGHAI, MOJI. KOBE. OSAKA. For PENANG. RANGOON CALCUTTA. Regular Sailings:322 words
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Advertisement357 1940-08-23 11 BRITISH INDIA The best possible services are being maintained by The P. O.S.N. Coy. from the Straits to their usual ports of call in China, India, Ceylon and the United Kingdom. Passengers are requested to register their requirements but under present circumstance* sailings are perforce res tricted. Special Holiday Return357 words
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Article, Illustration572 1940-08-23 12 STIRRING REPORT OF SUPPL V MINISTER Reuter and British Wireless. London, Aug. 23. f|OW British industry is beating the clock in its great armaments effort was related by Mr. Herbert Morrison (Supply Minister) in a broadcast last night. He was still anxiousReuter and British Wireless. - 572 words
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Article83 1940-08-23 12 Reuter. Canberra. Aug. 23. MR. Menzies (Premier of Aus- tralia) in a broadcast last night, said that during the three months' existence of the Ministry of Munitions he had approved a progiamme costing £1(10,000 (Australian). Australia, he said, was supplying munitions to Britain. India and New Zealand.Reuter. - 83 words
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303 1940-08-23 12 Reuter. Wardha, Aug. 22. Congress Working Committee passed a resolution rejecting Britain's latest offer as outlined in the Viceroy's statement oT Aug. 8 Tne resolution calls upon the people of India to condemn the attitude of the British Government by holding public protest meetiiReuter. - 303 words
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Article98 1940-08-23 12 London, Aug. 22. fjR H. D. Van Broe Huizen. the. Scujh African Minister an Hague at the time of the German invasion in a letter asking all churcnes in South Africa to make a special collection on Sunday Sept. 15 in aid of the98 words
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49 1940-08-23 12 Washington. The Securities and Exchange commission ordered the Chinese Benevolent Association either to stop selling Chinese liberty bonds or register with the Commission. The Association has already raised U.S. $600,000 from ChineseAmericans, which has been turned over to the Bank of China.49 words
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Obituary, Illustration267 1940-08-23 12 London, Aug. 23. HE veteran British scientist, Sir Oliver Lodge, died yesterday at the age (f 89. A physicist who had made many I con 111': u i ions t<» modern science and a philosopher with considerable influence on modern thought, he267 words
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Article97 1940-08-23 12 Jehol City. Manchukuo border police have confiscated 1,200 carloads of grain bound from Manchukuo to North China. These shipments are reported to have been made in violation of control ordinances because of the high prices the products brine in North Chma. A ceremonial parade of the Victoria Institution97 words
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Article103 1940-08-23 12 Chuttfkittj, THE Chinese Post Offir, announces the inaugural! of a through air-mail Europe via the Unil The new rout, Lai from Hongkong to Sa n i Pan-American Airways t New York by the trar '< lj tal service and from Europe by the trans-AI J per.103 words
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Article164 1940-08-23 12 Reuter. Canton. Amg. q, THE already serious rite Mi ua 1 tion is now M acute with the large increase population as a result of m evacuation of Chinese km Hongkong and the flood menace which is now threatening riceproducing districts around Canton. Apart from the inundation ofReuter. - 164 words
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Advertisement599 1940-08-23 12 rIRIUM FOR SPARKLING TEEThS j a Heal jo4f, t0 clean your teeth with Pepsodent containing IRIUM. The minute it touches your teeth you have a delightful Jastin sensation of its invigorating, refreshing foam. And 3U a wholesome tingle of freshness it leaves behind it! But Jj f jJ2fe jl I599 words
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Advertisement166 1940-08-23 12 Which Is Your LUCKY SHADE of Face Powder 9 our of 10 women use rhe wrong shade Vj of face powder J The wrong shade of powder gives you a horrid, made-up look —makes you apptar years older. The only way to find your right L shade is to try166 words
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