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Title Section21 1940-09-04 1 The Malaya Tribune VOL. XXVII -No. 212. SINGAPORE, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 1940 FIVE CENTS. The Malaya Tribune. Wednesday, September 4, 1940.21 words
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Article, Illustration1374 1940-09-04 1 General Approval In America And Britain Reuter. Washington, Sept. 4. THE U S Navy Department has announced that the 1 first eight of the fifty destroyers for Britain are at Boston, and should be ready for delivery by next Fndav. They will beReuter. - 1,374 words
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504 1940-09-04 1 BASES WILL KEEP ENEMY AWAY FROM FRONT DOOR- Roosevelt Reuter. Washington. Sept. 4. PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT, in a train en route to Washingr Urn, declared that the chief value of the naval and air bases was that they would keep the enemy away from the United, Slaiis" front door. s hopedReuter. - 504 words
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165 1940-09-04 1 Reuter. Washington, Sept. 4. BRITAIN has assured the United States of its intention "never to surrender or sink the British Fleet in the event of waters surrounding the British Isles becoming untenable tor His Majesty's ships," it is stated here. Mr. Cornell Hull wroteReuter. - 165 words
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Article52 1940-09-04 1 Reuter. London, Sept. 4. HEAVY explosions and distant P.unfire in the direction of Calais and Boulogne were heard by people in Kentish coast to*n* last night It is believed that the X A.r was making a surprise attack pn «uns and shipping In the vicmitj ofReuter. - 52 words
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Article52 1940-09-04 1 Reuter. Bucharest, Sept. 3 MManoilcscu had a nervous breakdown after his browbeating by the Nazis at Vienna, it is'revealed in the Rumanian press to-day A famous Vienna specialist Dr Otto Essenschimmel, left Bucharest, yesterday alter having accompanied M. Manoileseu back from Vienna on th e ordersReuter. - 52 words
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Article61 1940-09-04 1 U.S. GOVERNMENT WAR FACTORIES Reuter. Washington. Sept. 4. THE House of Representatives' Miliary Committee has approved an amendment to the Conscription Bil?. permitting the Government to acquire, on a rental basis, industrial factories for ihe production of materials for defence. Th° amendment was a subsu- ute for the Senate's provision,Reuter. - 61 words
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88 1940-09-04 1 Reuter. New York, Sept. 4. THE United States' Defence Commission and purchasing agencies of the United Mates' Army and Navy have worked out with manufactuitrs an arrangement whereby Britain will receive an average of 700 United State/ fighting planes a month over theReuter. - 88 words
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Article178 1940-09-04 1 Reuter. Ottawa, Sept. 3. GENERAL pleasure is expressed at the \nglo-American agreement, which, it is believed, will bring the United States to a clearer view of the problems facing the Empire m the war against totalitarianism. Many Canadians contend that this latest actionReuter. - 178 words
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Article87 1940-09-04 1 Reuter. Wellington. Sept. 3. THE French Pacific islands of Tahiti. Moor?a and Paumotus, by 5.564 vctes to 18. declared for Gen. dc Gaulle at a plebiscite held to decide the island's attitude. The Governor of French Oceania ha« been deoosed and the administration of the islandReuter. - 87 words
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Article55 1940-09-04 1 Reuter. Peiping, Sept. 3. THE Peking-Tientsin railway was blown up with dynamite at two points by guerillas last nignt near Langfang. The line was completely interrupted unti! 4 p.m. tr—da>. The Japanese military spokesman confirms also that one freight train was damaged, but there were noReuter. - 55 words
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Article56 1940-09-04 1 Reuter. London, Sept. 3. THE Treasury announced to-day. revised list of currencies, holders of which must offer them for sale to the Treasury The list is Argentine Detos, Belgian Congo francs. Canadian dollars Netherlands Indies guilders, Netherlands West Indies guilders. Newfoundland dollars, Panamanian dollars. Philippines pesos. Swedish kronor.Reuter. - 56 words
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754 1940-09-04 1 Czech Airmen's Success Reuter. London, Sept. 4. THE German Air Force failed in any way to weaken British 1 fighter opposition in two attempts to batter the defences in south-east England yesterday, says the Air Ministry News Service. The objectives of the twoReuter. - 754 words
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Article170 1940-09-04 1 Reuter. London, Sept. 4. FHE Admiralty announces the award of the Victoria Cross to the late acting Leading Seaman, Jack Foreman Mantle, cf HM S. Foylebank. The official account of hi* gallantry states that he wa« in charge of the starboard pom-pom, when the FoylebankReuter. - 170 words
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Article48 1940-09-04 1 Reuter. Saigon, Sept. 4. THERE is no foundation for reports of a revolt in French Indo-China. Tokyo, Sept. 4. Questioned about the report that Japan has sent French Indo-China an ultimatum, the Japanese Foreign Office spokesman declared that "there is absolutely nothing to it."—Reuter.Reuter. - 48 words
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Article31 1940-09-04 1 British Wireless. London, Sept. 4:—Lord Beaverbrook, Minister of Aircraft Production, was present at th* investiture yesterday to see his son, Squadro i Leader Maxwell Atken, receive tile D.F.C. from the King.—BritishBritish Wireless. - 31 words
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Article713 1940-09-04 2 MORE SUMMING-UP BY THE JUDGE Singapore, Tuesday. Court Martial which is trying Capt. R. C. Loveday, R.E., on charges of conspiracy to defraud the War Department, and of corruption, will give their verdict to-morrow. The court deliberated over their findings on each charge within closed doors713 words
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87 1940-09-04 2 Singapore, Tuesday. AN application for the ejectment of their tenants, Chop Kwong Vow Seng, 45, North Canal Road, on the ground that they required the premises for their own use, was made by Madam Sim Gek Keow and partner, before the Rent Assessment Board, to-day.87 words
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Article150 1940-09-04 2 Singapore, Tuesday. 'THE complainant insists on prosecuting," said Court Inspector D. R. Cowie, 'vhen Ahmad Shah. 20-year-<id peon, pleaded guilty before Mr. J. G. Rappbport. the Third Magistrate, today, to a charge of having siolen an eight-cent stamp. Ahmad was employed as a p.* on150 words
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Article81 1940-09-04 2 Singapore, Tuesday. CALLS, averaging* ten daily, were made on the accident ambulance service last month, according to official figures just released. Of the 310 cases, 45 were to cases outside the Municipal limits. Calls for various causes numbered 2C8. There were 30 car accident cases.81 words
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Article112 1940-09-04 2 Singapore, Wednesday. THE ambulance was summoned last night during the curfew period to, attend to a mock casualty. Called to Havelock Road police station, the ambulance found a Chinese who was "injured by flying splinters of a bomb. The man was conveyed to the General112 words
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Article101 1940-09-04 2 (From Our Own Reporter) Penang. Tuesday. BEFORE he committed suicide by taking caustic soda. Loh Kirn Thong, a 24-year-old assistant fitter of the P.W.D.. Penang, intimated to his mother that he found volunteering cufficuit. and that if it was possible, he would leave the corps. This101 words
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Article45 1940-09-04 2 The Singapore public can buy War Savings Certificates at the General Post Office at any time bet we m 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. daily, from Monday to Saturday inclusive The Certificates are on sale at Section 10. which is clearly marked for the purpose.45 words
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Article134 1940-09-04 2 Singapore, Tuesday. £!HE first prosecution over shares being sent out of the Colony was mentioned before Mr. J. McFall, the District Judge, when Nomanbhoy Abdeali appeared on a summons charge under the Defence (Finance) Regulations, to-day. He was said to have sent out of the Colony,134 words
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Article106 1940-09-04 2 Singapore, Tuesday. THE appeal of Lt. S. A. Porter against the conviction and a fine of $100 v three months' simple imprisonment on a charge of negligent driving, was dismissed to-day by Mr. Justice a'Beckett Terrell, acting Chief Justice. Mr. Blair Rerr, appearing on behalf of Lt.106 words
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Article92 1940-09-04 2 Singapore, Tuesday. THARGED with being in possession of instruments for the purpose of using them for counterfeiting, Ten Kbeofc Sin was acquitted to-day at the Assizes by Mr. Justice Pedlow. The case for the prosecution was that Khcok Sin was one of the suspects in an assault92 words
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650 1940-09-04 2 CORONER COMMENDS R.A.F. MEN Singapore, Tuesday. heroic efforts of three members of the Royal Air Force who attempted to save their colleague, Cpl. Victor George Short, alter he had disappeared under the water when his sailing boat capsized, were described before the Singapore coroner,650 words
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Article, Illustration1559 1940-09-04 3 Fearless British Air Raids Strike Terror Into Nazi Hearts Traveller Here From Europe (Tribune Staff Reporter) PROM a man who stood on the Prinz WilheJmstrasse, m wamburg, while R.A.F. planes Iwmbed oil tanks shipping yards and landing bridges, 1 have heard a story1,559 words
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Article394 1940-09-04 3 Singapore, Wednesday. THE massacre in Poland, and the atrocities perpetrated bv the Germans, were recounted last night over the (Singapore radio in a i aU entitled "I escaped from Hitler bv Madam De Rartwan Pragiowski. wife of Prof. C S de Fad wan Pragiowski. a Polish394 words
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136 1940-09-04 3 Singapore, Wednesday. AS a result of attention being drawn to the attitude of the Singapore Rural Board to repairs of small houses, the Singapore Ratepayers' Association has appointed a sub-committee to enquire into the matter. This decision was arrived at by the Association at a136 words
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Article51 1940-09-04 3 The Government Gazette announces seven appointments as Assistant Supply Officers for the Straits Settlements. They are the Director ot A.R.P., 'Mr J. Jeans.. Mr. F. H. Curtis Mrs. K. M. Hutchings, Mrs. D. M. Pouiain. Mr. Tan Ewe Chee. Mr. S. Winters and Mrs. N. X.51 words
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Article46 1940-09-04 3 A public meeting of Indians in Johore Bahru will be held under the chairmanship of Mr. fa. Goho at the Adi-Diuvidu Cangam Hall 'Lorong 1, Jalan TeDrau, on Saturday. Sept. 7at 4.30 pm. or the purpose of forming an Indian A ssociation in J chore Bahru.46 words
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Advertisement217 1940-09-04 3 E economical and I rishing dishes I told S<orai*e I MITTOX" I tlcls ..per lb. 50.40 1 I (whole) per R> 50.37 I in Chops per lb. $0.31 I julder (whole) per lb. $0.!« I Storage MutCon makes better Curries I Arfpt. o/ Singapore Cold Storage Co., Ltd. 1 H.M.V.217 words
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Article234 1940-09-04 4 CINGAPORE cup soccer begins on J Sept. 16, when the first match in the series of Challenge Cup matches will be played between the S.C.C. and the Marine Department. Twenty-two entries in all have been received and of the teams nine have been seeded to234 words
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Article25 1940-09-04 4 TO-DAY SOCCER: Reserve Divisicn. Loyalfi v. Malays. Stadium: biv. II A, R.A.F. 'Torpedoi v. R.A.M.C.. Seletar. RACES: 2nd Day, Singapore meeting. Bukit Timah.25 words
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Article221 1940-09-04 4 DFFORE a crowd of enthusiasts u the Great World Athletes entertained the Useful Lads E.P. to a friendly badminton came of four singles and three doubles. Great World Athletes won by fiv«' games to two. Scores (Great World players mentioned first» Tan Kok Ann beat Chan221 words
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Article65 1940-09-04 4 nRAW and starting times for the v first round of the Royal Singapore G.C. women's championship of Timah on Friday, is: 3.00 p.m.—Mrs.* W. J. Holohan v. Miss S. Lucas. 3.05 p.m.—Mrs. H. W. R. Williams v. Mrs. M. del Tufo. 3.10 p.m.—Mrs. J. R. Allen v65 words
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Article33 1940-09-04 4 Royal Singapore Y.C. events for Ihls week-end will be* Friday Usual ra.-es for all ling at 3:p pui 'ie will be no Official races Sunday th s day being National Pay oi Prayej33 words
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Article403 1940-09-04 4 Malay Forwards Shine In Quick-Scoring Game Malays 4; Gordon Highlanders 1. pLAYING fine soccer the Malays beat the Gordon Highlanders 4-1 in a Division I match at Anson Road Stadium yesterday. The Malays were clearly the superior team, and owed much to the scintillating- display of403 words
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Article163 1940-09-04 4 (Vvtmi Our Own Coirespondent) Onrmmn Muar Monday. S i? i sevon g° als ta each half and keeping their own goal intact, the Parit Stongka 1 qh a ed a v!' ecord when the y bea Sn Budu by 14 goals to nil in a Division II163 words
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175 1940-09-04 4 (From Our Own Correspondent) I Muar, Monday. N a game packed with thrills Muar Chinese Football Team scored their best win of the season beating Negri Sembilan Chinese Recreation Club by 3—2 in a charity match in aid of the War Fund and the175 words
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Article180 1940-09-04 4 RR. T. E. Chcah and George v Lowe won the final of the Colonial Cups competition of the Island Golf Club, by beating Tay Lian Teck and Lim* Siew Jin one up. In the first round Dr. T. E. Cheah and George Lowe beat Dr Poh180 words
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Article106 1940-09-04 4 In the friendly badminton match played at the Clerical Union Hall on Sunday, the Thormeroft Sports Club beat the Indian Youth League by four games to three first? UIU ,Thorn >' croft mentioned 15 D l2 Lan c boat Muri, Siah 15-7. Wah Hoi Yoke lost106 words
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Article21 1940-09-04 4 The Loyal Regiment beat R. A. «a.a i by one goal to nil in a DM*. 1 match at Chang! ye£21 words
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191 1940-09-04 4 W™"" 'or the third day Salurd"™ grftSt U M Sultana <n t r..-,i d 8 7 Crosabow a Thank, K 8 10 Dewberry So Bal Tabarin 8 10 Sir Victor gj Ki Hor Ws c,a S s l/SET, fur, 8 Ktajrt Gambit 9 0'ParImour191 words
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Article31 1940-09-04 4 Spectator - By Spectator races as follows- dav^ 2: DRAToV m Race 3: CtUNY^ Rare 4: WHITE F Ul t Chiiten, 1 Race ju v Presi„ Pn^ V, MH Race 6: CENTAURtis31 words
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Article306 1940-09-04 4 p RACE ONE Ponies. Class 1 biv m Silver Lace J fun. Madam 90 Lady Warrlof Winsome J9 Irish Jig B' l First Lady 88 Duke Carrlngton »8 Thurleswood 88 Nightshade it Kissing Cup 87 Dancing Foam M Sycilllan 8J Shoot Up 8J Non-Acceptor. 712 Applewood RACE306 words
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Article, Illustration468 1940-09-04 5 WAR MINISTER SAYS Reuter. LONDON, SEPT. 3. t;;j NEED FOR SPECIAL WATCHFULNESS AGAINST AN VI TEMPT AT INVASION DURING THE NEXT FEW IVKEKS WAS STRESSED BY MR. ANTHONY EDEN THE WAR MINISTER. SPEAKING AT A NATIONAL DEFENCE It INTEREST LUNCHEON. Mr. Eden opened vithReuter. - 468 words
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85 1940-09-04 5 TIE Fred Astaire-George Murphy combination bursts across reen in "Broadway Mcl 1940." which opened at the Capitol last night in a tap number that must be one best filrrs yet produced. Is the usual Broadway in this new version.. .the and its85 words
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Article95 1940-09-04 5 |ONA Reagan, Ol '"Brother Rat" gains new laurels in hi s Code of the Secret on view at the Alne uup lies, the plot is the work of the U.S. rice in breaking up a tfi iters, with Ronald I up with the activi- ties95 words
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Article87 1940-09-04 5 DUGGIE Wakefield, famous English comedian, is the star of Spy for a Day," a Paramount British production, which opened to full houses at the Cathay last night. The picture takes us back to the days of the last war and provides an excellent tonic for these87 words
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Article134 1940-09-04 5 Reuter. London, Sept. 4. The bombardment of the French Channel coast was still continuing fiercely after two hours. Terrific explosions shook this side of the Channel. Great flashes from bursting bombs and shells and flares lit the coast line at Calais and Boulogne. Rome, Sept. 4. The StefaniReuter. - 134 words
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257 1940-09-04 5 Singapore, Tuesday. HOLDING that "ir it was not for the British Navy there would be no Borneo Company" and that the needs of the Navy were greater than those of the Company the Appellate Tribunal this morning dismissed the appeal of the Borneo257 words
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Article63 1940-09-04 5 Singapore, Tuesday. FE death took place at 9.30 a.m. on Sunday, of Mrs. Koh Keng Bock, wife of Capt. Koh Keng Bock, J.P., M.B.E aged 52. She leaves her husband, one son and a daughter. The funeral will take place in Malacca on Thursday.63 words
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Advertisement77 1940-09-04 5 RegwJsrfy Every Night Bile beans KEEP rou HEALTHY I YOUTHFUL AND SLIM fNACET I 1 BLADES, AiCETT ll You can depend upon Nacet TRADE MARK I 1 Blades to give you many close, L MADE IN ENGLAND J im lh (l W| uniformly high quality never 1 before known in77 words
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Advertisement350 1940-09-04 5 Q We in Malaya are living in security and com- Interests per annum, paid half yearly, fori while the people ol Britain bear Ihe brunt of Tlle Is o nds» are free of any Income Tax that the Nazi attacks. The Fortress of Britain is not msy )C ev j350 words
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Article331 1940-09-04 6 THE desperate attempts of 1 the Nazi air force to secure command of the Channel are resulting in terrific losses of planes and personnel. As each wave of enemy planes is beaten back, so Great Britain is one stare nearer to achieving that parity which, when it331 words
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Article181 1940-09-04 6 rpHE readiness with which the public has responded to the appeal for the purchase of War Loan debentures and Savings Certificates has exceeded all expectations. Enquiries at the Colonial Secretariat and the General Post Office reveal that the volume of business transacted has been of such a proportion181 words
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Article808 1940-09-04 6 British Interests In Africa r IFTY ships a day—in times of peace—pass the Cape. I" T hev ar* on their lawful way to and from the ports of East Africa, India, Australia, New Zealaitd. and the Far WJRr with Italy has close d the808 words
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Article229 1940-09-04 6 Reuter. London, Sept. 2. CAPTAIN J. D. Henderson, son of Lady Henderson, of Nairobi, and nephew of Sir Neville Henderson, and Lieut. S. E. Dutoit, both serving with the King's African Rifles, hay;? both been awarded the Military Cross for their share in the heroic defenceReuter. - 229 words
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Article104 1940-09-04 6 Reuter. London, Sept. 3. A LTHOUGH it is still bleed- ing in an unequal fight, the Polish nation shows no sign of weakening, or lack of faith in ultimate victory. In these words, the Polish Parliament, known as the Polish National Council, now in London, paid tributeReuter. - 104 words
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Article, Illustration29 1940-09-04 6 When a contingent of the Australian Imperial Forces arrived in London recently they found their home a theatre. Our picture shows them marching into it.29 words
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Article541 1940-09-04 6 WARSHIP SPEED Drawbacks WHEN, and if, news of naval occasions comes from the Mediterranean we shall probably hear a good deal about spkd. We already have. "The ItaHans Hun True to Form —Only Faster," said the American newspaper headline on a recent meeting between the British and Italian Fleets, They541 words
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Article570 1940-09-04 6 you know that Great Britaii h-, s been invaded over Si times? And, did you know that all those invasions t me to nought? Following is a list the chief landings and invasion of Britain since IGoO 1066 (September 28j \v liam the C at Hast::.570 words
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Article, Illustration183 1940-09-04 7 MANIU DECIDES TO BACK RESISTANCE Reuter. Bucharest, Sept. 3. THERE has been no resumption of the week-end demonstrations in Bucharest itself, but the latest reports from Transylvania show that active opposition to the Vienna award is growing raoidlv and damrerouslv. Army officers areReuter. - 183 words
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Article62 1940-09-04 7 Hongkong, Sept. 2 A S a result of negotiations beA tween British and French autl orities, regular shipping serbetween Hongkong and InrloChina w,?re resumed yesterday with the departure of a French liner carrying cargo, mail, and nassengers. The British steamer "Fa'shan which was detained by Japanese at Canton on Aug.62 words
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Article39 1940-09-04 7 Reuter. gaigon, Sept. 3. i official communique iV s tates that an ultii;n was presented on in by the Japanese for the passage of troops hrough Indo-t hina. The 11 atum was refused by ,)-China.—Renter.Reuter. - 39 words
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Article82 1940-09-04 7 Tokyo, Sept. 2. a Japan increas- j IP' r cent in July over v ixie the Index figure to basis of 100 In July J II .v- end cultural ser- health, education, n and amusements coat mged but clothing ri V ,v, ed 582 words
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Article88 1940-09-04 7 Reuter. Madrid, Sept. 3. ipWSFAFERS report rrcm TangiN cis that following the revolt m French equatorial Africa b unrest in the garrisons of Frencn Morocco, where many franlvly support Gen. de Gau J > Hongkong, Sept. 3. The brilliant Britisii resistance io insnirin ,r ShanghaiReuter. - 88 words
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Article160 1940-09-04 7 Reuter. Chungking, Sept. JL WITH the arrival of the British Ambassador, Sir Archibald Clark-Kerr, early this week, there is much speculation among various circles concerning l »J e mission of the envoy's trip to Chungking and also the future ot the Sino-Kritish relations •ihe usualReuter. - 160 words
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63 1940-09-04 7 Reuter. Chungking, Sept. :'>. PHINESE military authorities l> taking strong measures to deal with inefficient and corrupt military commanders ai Military Council officially announced yesterday he omciau> b a finng squad KXt w Keh. former direc?2 of th» Torpedo-Boat and M The Mmirai y wasReuter. - 63 words
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Article264 1940-09-04 7 Precursor To Japans Diplomatic Offensive? Reuter. Tokyo, Sept. 3. DEI.1EVED to be the announced K sive, the Foreign 0ffi of three MinJSTi«SSS 1 -pp» intments Mr. ThfeU Horinouchi director .e Viatic ha t been appointed ccnsm w ..iSi and concurrently the Counienor of the Japanese EmReuter. - 264 words
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148 1940-09-04 7 Tokvo, Sept. 2. I M£R1C AN -BORN Japanese ar? A determined to discharge their duties as mited States citizens by nnderfolng niwtarj Mafeflf the proposed conscr.ption bill b'comes.law. MJjJ Tsnkamoto, President of the Jap Lte American Citfcrens' LWJ declared at the organisations annual convention148 words
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Article91 1940-09-04 7 Reuter. London, Sept. 3. 1»HE death occurred to-day of Lord Robert Stevenson Home, former Chancellor of the Exchequer. Reuter. Lord Home, who was born in February, 1871, was the son of the late Rev. U.S. Home, minister oi the parish of Slamannan, Stirlingshire. After a brilliantReuter. - 91 words
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Article56 1940-09-04 7 (By H. I* Hopkin) London, Sept. 3. MRS Agnes Majoribanks has been awarded a decree nisi on the mnnd of adultery of her husbann D V Eslyn Majoribanks, formerly Medical Officer of Sarawak. The defendant returned to Sarawak and lived with a Chinese woman The suit was56 words
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Article36 1940-09-04 7 London, Sept. 3.-Twenty-one enemy aircraft were personam destroyed by Sergeant Herbert ;,ames Hallowes. His name figures in a the latest list m which he receives the Distin. JSd Flying Medal and R^.36 words
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Article125 1940-09-04 7 Reuter. Shanghai, Sept. 3. A SET of regulations by which Chinese banks and then branches overseas will co-operaic with the Bank of China in absorbing capital from overseas Chinese in order to stabilise China's foreign exchange position, has now been promulgated by the Ministry of FinanceReuter. - 125 words
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87 1940-09-04 7 (By H. L. Hopkin) London. Sept. 3. REFORTS of German barbarism, including the shooting of British pilots descending by parachutes have arcused a grim feeling in Britain. It is reported that when a German 'comber crashed in an East-Anglican village, the pilot, the only uninjured87 words
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Article36 1940-09-04 7 Reuter. London, Sept. 2. On the freight market there was «maH Inquiry for overseas voyages but business was slow. Manganese ore was fixed, Durban t Baltimore, at $8.50. The homeward section was steady but quiet. —Reuter.Reuter. - 36 words
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270 1940-09-04 7 Reuter. London, Sept. 3 ffOR the third and biggest attack of tho day, the German Air Force yesterday used another 300 bombers and fighters. The attack started about 3 p.m. (G.M.T.) and continued for about two hours, states the Air Ministry News Service. TheReuter. - 270 words
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Article51 1940-09-04 7 Tokyo, Sept. 3. CONFIRMATION is lacking of the Vichy message that rebellions had broken out in French IndoChina. the spokesman of the Japanese Foreign Office said at a regular Press conference yesterday He said tjiat the Japanese authoities in French Indo-China also failed to report any outbreak of disturbances there.—Eastern51 words
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Advertisement259 1940-09-04 8 Public Notices NOTICE. j My second wife Lee Chew Kian having left my house and protection on the 26th August 1940. I hereby declare she is no longer my wife, and that I shall not be responsible for her debts. Dated the 31st August, 1940. Signed: LAU P£NG NCiAK, <in259 words
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Advertisement301 1940-09-04 8 SHRINE OF ORIENTAL CLAMOUR DAZZLING BEAUTY PROMINENT U. S. PRESSMEN JUDGING BEAUTY BEFORE A JAM-PACKED AUDIENCE ISPECIAL1 SPECIAL BLACKOIT TEA DANCE •6-30 TO 9-30 P.M. SPECIAL SATEH. SANDWICHES, TEA COFFEE SERVED DURING BLACKOUT SEASON Due To Insufficient Accommodation Over 1000 People MISSED THE BEAUTY PARADE ON SATURDAY YOU CAN MEET301 words
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Advertisement210 1940-09-04 8 3.15, 6T5 9.15 p.m. A. Irf H A Warner Bros. Thrilling Production mm"* Y U SAFE THEY R SK THEIP Uv 'si 1 1 I Kb. tOWUA TOWNI IDDU K)T J. 0-« Mi by No.I S«,i,h 1M WARNf l F > air-mail "PATHE GAZETTE" j OPENING TO-MORROW I at THE210 words
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521 1940-09-04 9 London, Sept. 3. •rHK liberty of Poland, in defence of which Britain and 1 p ra riCfc declared war a year ago to-day, has long since as an issue with the greater cause of the principle of throughout the world. Frontiers have been obliterates521 words
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Article117 1940-09-04 9 Chungking, Sept. 2. GENERAL Chang Chih-chung assumed office as Director ot the Political Training Board of the National Military Council, succeeding General Chen Cheng who has been appointed Chief Commander in the War Area. A native of Chaohslen, Anhwei, and 46 vears old. General Chang commanded117 words
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239 1940-09-04 9 Singapore, Wednesday. AT a public meeting of Muslims representing every nationality held yesterday, it was unanimously decided that a telegram should b e sent by Singapore Muslims to Muslims all over the world urging them to oppose the policies of Mussolini and Hitler and to239 words
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Advertisement211 1940-09-04 9 ARE YOUR EYES WEAK? (4^ Avail yourself of the export services of a skilled qualified Specialist with *ver 35 years European clinical experience, federate cost for modern individually planned mi built practical glasses. Thompson Optical Co. II U C ade Bid? Phone 3002. R. A. Thompson, Dr. of Ocular Science.211 words
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Advertisement42 1940-09-04 9 LEE KIM SOO LTD. 89, HIGH STREET. 'PHONE 20U3. FARTHENWARE. .'.ORICULTURAL f\ AND SUB-SOIL /V PIPES for drain- a nd Anti- f j"jSiEESX :nalurlal Works. As supplied to ttj^m tho Local Gov- Z*** ernment JP^^^ For discerning Vintage wine matured in wood.42 words
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Advertisement86 1940-09-04 9 Lepage's SIGNET INK EXCELLENT FOR ALL FOUNTAIN PENS fi FFATI IRF^. quick drying II rtAIUKtj: btULLIANT COLOUR, MM ni idq l\ blue, washable ntaairM CLJLwUKD blue, blue bj k I CARMINE XI D, VIOLET, l GREEN AND BLACK. L U ALSO LEPAGES WHIT! PASTE, GLUE uHpJ MLSCTLAGE, etc. «9 Sold86 words
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Advertisement160 1940-09-04 9 POSITIVELY LAST DAY &w THE WITTIEST COMEDY ENJOYED BY ALL WHO SAW IT •A GIRL MUST LIVE 5 A GAINSBOROUGH PICTURE 20TH CENTURY FOX WITH MARGARET LOCKWOOD RENEE HOUSTON. LILI PALMER-HUGH SI NCLAIR GEORGE ROBEY PAVILION j LESLIE BANKS IN WITH "SONS OF THE SEA" c ESSk I GRAND NATIONAL160 words
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Advertisement514 1940-09-04 10 i B 1» Vi&Pm0k& Situations Vacant A JTTNIOR aged under 20 wanted. Appiy 22, Raffles Chambers Singapore personally on Friday and Saturday morning. (No. J>03L> WANTED Experienced Lady Canvassers able to speak different Chinese dialects and Malay. Apply personally 84. Outran Road, Singapore. (No. 568E) WANTED dnnce hostesses, for local514 words
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Advertisement697 1940-09-04 10 Situations Wanted •MULISH speaking lady desires position as dance companion on reasonable terms, apply Box 334. c o Malaya Tribune. Singapore. (No. «90S) ADVERTISER age 37, with business experience requires position as Storekeeper, Cashier, or bill collector (assts.). Can provide cash security, onry to well known firms. Good references. Please697 words
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Advertisement818 1940-09-04 10 Stamps 6TAMPS FOR SALE. Malayan, British Empire and Foreign Countries. Single and Sets. Collectors and Dealers can apply stamps on approval. City Stamp Co. 30, Robinson Road, Singapore. (No. 560E) rOR SALE: Really good quality stamps of Malaya. Pine selections. Competitive rates. Selected approvals sent anywhere. List free. L. K.818 words
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Advertisement654 1940-09-04 10 Financial WANTED Investor with $15,000, for pro9table business. Of special appeal to party with son. Box No. 376, Malaya rrlbune, Singapore. (No. 579E) WANTED Capitalist by highly qualified leather expert. Light or heavy leathers. Knows local market. Guaranteed profit. Reasonable terms. Box 371, Malaya rrlbune. Singapore. (No. 569E) Vegetable Seeds.654 words
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Advertisement554 1940-09-04 10 BRUNEI UNITED PLANTATIONS LIMITED (Incorporated in the Straits Settlements) NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that at the Annual General Meeting of the Company to be held on Friday the 20th September, 1940, the Directors will recommend that a dividend of 6 per cent., for the year ended 30th June, 1940, be554 words
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Advertisement489 1940-09-04 10 IN THE CIVIL DISTRICT COURT, SINGAPORE. D.C. No. 1352;i940. Between Mayna Yana Mayna Meyappa Chettiar Plaintiff. and 1. Chan Kirn Choon 2. Teo Hock Leng Defendants. To The abovenamed first defendant whose last known place of residence was No. 71 Lorong 23 Geylang Road, Singapore, Clerk. The abovenamed second defendant489 words
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Advertisement36 1940-09-04 10 I I J 4 MĔĔM m i Constipation saps energy, MWf ruins health, undermines vitality. Banish it now with BROOK. LAX, the delicious ChOCOW* Laxative, Safe, gentle, thorough reiicf overnight to the most mbhof SOLD EVERYWHERE36 words
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Miscellaneous829 1940-09-04 10 I TO-DAY'S RATH^ l i SINGAPORE LONDOv ZHL 225 metres (1.33 mcls). ZHP 30.96 metres (9.«9 mcfs). GSF is hm'N> i 300 Miscellaneous new Gramopnone GSG h-u V, Records. p.m 1 U€j( g 1.30 Warning to Mariners. Programme 6.00 The BR r Summary. Mid-day- Tin, Copra by H and Rubber829 words
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Article28 1940-09-04 10 Domestic Occurrences MR MRS. KOH KONG HAI thank all their friends and relatives for their good wishes and gift* sent them on the occasion of their marriage.28 words
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Article45 1940-09-04 10 W INTER— SIIEFFTELD.—On September 4th. 1915, at the Presbyterlan Church, Singapore, Harry Norman Winter, of Malacca, third son of Arthur and Kate Winter, Preston, Lanes., to Grace Evangeline Sheffield, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Sheffield, late (»f Hongkong, now of Singa-45 words
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144 1940-09-04 11 Reuter - MARKET REPORTS By Reuter London, Sept. 3. j V smelter hedging is again depressing the tin market in ..bsence of United States demand owing to the holiday, ed Kingdom dealers' unwillingness to increase their A i ter the official hours, prices were slightly steadier.144 words
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Article49 1940-09-04 11 London, Sept 3.—From tomorrow all rubber dslivery contracts v/ill give the seller the option to deliver in bales, with an allowance of 1 8th of a penny to the buyer. option applies retrospectively to settlement house contracts foV Octobcr delivery onwards, but not to contracts for ordinary delivery.49 words
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Article29 1940-09-04 11 London. Sept. 3. The Stock Exchange was quiet but firm, with Cape buying of Kaffirs. In the afternoon th° Stock Exchange was stagnant but Kaffirs were cheerful.29 words
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Article24 1940-09-04 11 Dundee. Sept. 3 The jute industry continues to be depressed, with widespread underemployment. The Indian ?rop is expected to be about 15.000.000 bales.24 words
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Article77 1940-09-04 11 London. Sept. 3 The authorities appear to prefer to grant foreigners export licences for gold instead of the Bank ci England buying it in cases where j foreigner is entitled to withdt a«v the proceeds, since a Bank of England purchase makes the foreigner the gift of the77 words
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Article264 1940-09-04 11 RUBBER London, Sept. 3. Buyers Sellers Dull 12 12*8 October 12 12V 8 12 12»8 1134 11 1316 UN London, Sept. 3. d Price) £255 V 2 Buyers £256 Sellers £256 3 4 Buyers £257 Sellers LONDON STOCK EXCHANGE London, Sept. 3. 55 9 p Rubber 28.9264 words
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130 1940-09-04 11 ASSOCIATION. DAILY PRICKS CURRENT. Singapore, Sept. 3. Buyers. Sellers. No. IX R.S.S. Spot loose 37y 2 3734 No. IX R.S.S. F. 0.8. in cases Sept. 38' 4 38 V 2 G.F.A.Q. R.S.S. F. 0.8. in bales Sept. 36* 2 36% F AQ. R.S.S. F.130 words
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145 1940-09-04 11 I rom Our Financial Correspondent Singapore, Wednesday. I>USINESS was at a low ebb in the tin share market yesterday. Among the small amount of business transacted were deals in Johan Tins and Kampong Kamuntings, both of which were keenly sought. Rubbers were a145 words
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Article23 1940-09-04 11 Singapore, Wednesday. Prices of tin and rubber in Singapore at noon today were:— RUBBER Buyers 37%; Sellers S7Vfc. TIN $132%, down23 words
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Article103 1940-09-04 11 Singapore, Wednesday. MALAYA'S total shipment of rubber to foreign countries, including latex, concentrated latex and revertex, last month, amounted to 66,212 tons, which is about 3,000 tons less than in the preceding month, according to latest official statistics. Singapore exported 43.010 tons, including 31.437 tons of103 words
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1042 1940-09-04 11 Singapore, Sept. 3. MINING Buyer*. Sellers. Ampat Tin (ss> 3.6 4|Austral Amal (ss> 51- 5 6xd Austral Malay 35 37 -cd Ayer Hltam (ss) 19,- 20!Aver Wene ($> 0.55 0.60 BangrJn Tin (£> 16 3 17 3 Batu Selangor (tl) 1 38 l 43 Barjunuii <ss)1,042 words
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Advertisement92 1940-09-04 11 i t he mercantile bank of india (trustees) limited Guaranteed and Controlled by IHf MERCANTILE BANK OF INDIA. LIMITED. Itt r, «npany, which is incorporatSS. and registered as a ompany, undertakes the duties:— JJf-LUTOR OR TRUSTEE OF A ADMINISTRATOR OF OF DECEASED PERSON. f OF A SETTLEMENT OR OF TRUST,92 words
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Advertisement162 1940-09-04 11 A NEW ORAL TREATMENT for TONSILS ADENOIDS ■■■■■■PaaaH will dissolve the enlarged Tonsils and Adenoids permanently WITHOUT OPERATION Non-recurrence guaranteed. BEWARE OF IMITATIONS Sole Distributors: N'AINA MOHD. SONS, 5 Raffles Place, Singapore. Branches: Kuala Lumpur Penang. KM 1 1 Jllgjlji v ,),;.t V'' KB The day has .started well KM162 words
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Advertisement94 1940-09-04 11 Headache? The glare of the sun may give vcu a headache, but more often a headache is the result of some digestive disorder, in which case a dose of Pinkettes will usually quickly set matters right. These tiny laxative pills dispel constipation, stimulate the liver, banish biliousness, correct liverishness. purify94 words
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Advertisement328 1940-09-04 11 VI I Alli:It SAII J VCS BRITISH INDIA [•ASSENGER 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. 8.1.5. N. CO. (APCAR LINE) For HONGKONG, SHANGHAI, MOJI, KOBE. OSAKA. For PENANG, RANGOON CALCUTTA.328 words
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Advertisement358 1940-09-04 11 PoO II €L and BRITISH INDIA The best passible 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 res358 words
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Article84 1940-09-04 12 Reuter. Rushvillc, < Indiana», Sept. 4. Mr Wendell Willkie declared that the country would undoubtedly approve of the administration's action in trading for naval bases with Britain, but it was regrettable that Mr. Roosevelt did not deem it necessary to obtain prior Congressional approval, or permitReuter. - 84 words
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Obituary42 1940-09-04 12 The death of Mr. A. Anblah, chief clerk. Harcroft Rubber Estates, Ltd.. Ayer Tawar, Sitiawan, occurred at the Lumut Government Hospital. Aged 49, Mr. Anbiah had been with the estate for about 15 years and was actively associated with the Methcdist Church.42 words
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Article75 1940-09-04 12 Reuter. London, Sept. 4. ENEMY planes were reported over thirteen towns in the provinces late last night, after Iving thrice flung back by LondolU defences, and losing S5 machines. During London's first two warnings, fierce battles were fought over south-east T *:igland. Massive formations approached Ihe coast duringReuter. - 75 words
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274 1940-09-04 12 R.A.F. ATTACK NEW TARGETS IN GERMANY ITALY Vital Plants Wrecked Reuter. London, Sept. 4. WEW targets in Germany and Italy were attacked by aircraft Of the Bomber Command on Monday night, states an Air Ministry communique. The dynamite works at Schlebusch, north-cast of Cologne, and the important railway junction ofReuter. - 274 words
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Article116 1940-09-04 12 Reuter. London, Sept. 3. THE Lord Mayor's Red Cross and St. John Lund at the end of the first year of the .var has reached the total of £3,073,000, compared with £1,5"GX00 Collected by the Red Cross fund in the first year cf the lastReuter. - 116 words
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Article73 1940-09-04 12 Reuter. London. Sept. 3. A SERVICE at Westminster Abbey in commemoration of the first anniversary of the s/ar was held during the air raid warning this morning, me P. «oe Minister and members of the Cabinet attended. The warning was sounded just before the serviceReuter. - 73 words
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Article239 1940-09-04 12 (From Our Own Reporter) Kuala Lumpur, Monday. FOR ill-treating and neglecting an adopted child, a man and a woman were bound over by the Third Magistrate to keep me peace for six months in the sum of S100 each. The foster parents were an English239 words
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Article23 1940-09-04 12 The annual general meeting of the Singapore Ratepayers' Association will be held at th; Adelphi Hotel on Friday, Oct. 25 at 5.15 p.m.23 words
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Article81 1940-09-04 12 Kweilin, Sept. 2. MOST or the Japanese gairisen are withdrawn from Lungchow nt-ar Indo-China border to the south bank cf the Lunekianu River as the Chinese, steadily pushing down from Putan. are only about two kilometers to the north cf Lungchow. according to a field81 words
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249 1940-09-04 12 Reuter. London, Sept. 3. QX the occasion of tho anniversary of Britain's entry into the war the following message in regard to India's war effort was giver to Router by Mr. L. S. Amery (Secretary for India). India, by the end oi" the first yearReuter. - 249 words
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Article92 1940-09-04 12 IT is stated Dn bXSi S '< Netherlands GovernL? th th e Netherlands P and Finance Minister m Geer, has resi-ned f„ r Li health. ,p asoris n Queen Wilheli the resignation Gerbrandy. Minister r, P 6 now preside over the r Ministers. M. Vanboeyen. |fl92 words
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Advertisement180 1940-09-04 12 Last Three f* \T where ShoWS To-day Altl A J Everybody 3.15-6.15-9.15 Goes DUGGIE WAKEFIELD London's Famous Comedian in SPY for a DAY WITH PADDY BROWN JACK ALLEN ALBERT LIE YEN A PARAMOUNT BRITISH PRODUCTION ALSO FOX LATEST NEWSREEL GRAND OPENING TO-MORROW! rru I j The year's runniest and gaysst180 words
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Advertisement163 1940-09-04 12 THE GREAT Manufacturing' On i fiin Z75, South Bridge Rd established in 1928 6p| h., H Books By iliorne Smith SKIN AM) BONES RAIN IN THE DOORWAI DID SHE FALL? TURNABOUT THE JOVIAL GHOSTS THE STRAY LAMB THE NIGHT LIFE OF THE CODS TOPPER TAKES A TRIP THE GLORIOUS POOL163 words
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