Malaya Tribune, 9 December 1940
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Malaya Tribune
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Title Section22 1940-12-09 1 The Malaya Tribune Net Sales Exceed 16,000 Daily SINGAPORE, MONDAY, DECEMBER 9, 1940 FIVE CENTS. The Malaya Tribune Monday, December 9, 1940.22 words
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Article350 1940-12-09 1 Reuter. London, Dec. 9. gr|]lLE Athens is rejoicing over the "second Koritza," jh e Greek Army at the front has been keeping up ressure on all fronts. Reports reaching London from jL Jugoslav-Albanian frontier, state that the battle or Blbasan was resumed early onReuter. - 350 words
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Article188 1940-12-09 1 Reuter. Athens, Dee. 9. zM victory of Argyrocastro *W 1 w as < elebrated with tremend v s enthusiasm throaghont Grcooi last night following the confirmation i its occupation in a Greek imi "in u|ue earlier in the iv(nmc. 1 lags were hung out in all t.MPkReuter. - 188 words
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Article39 1940-12-09 1 Reuter. Chungking Dec 6. I MUtkn of Gen. Shin. YuI former Governor of for •'disobedience tc is officially ani.ounced. Toryo. Dec. 9. Shi'i's younger brother was d on a similar charge, ac- toaDomei agency dispatcn Shanghai.—Reuter.Reuter. - 39 words
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Article49 1940-12-09 1 London, Dec. 9. THE latest War Office casualty list includes the names, of Marquis Normanbv of the Green Howards who was previously reported wounded and is now a prisoner of war and of Lord Blythswood of the S-zots Quards who is reported as having died.—British Wireless.49 words
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288 1940-12-09 1 Golden Opportunity Now De Gaulle Reuter. London, Dec. 9. MORE warships will shortly be put into commission for the Free French Navy- These and a number ot destroyers, torpedo boats, submarines, minelayers, minesweepers and patrol boats were inspected ny Ueii- ral de Gaulle inReuter. - 288 words
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454 1940-12-09 1 Frantic Reshuffles Of Service Chiefs Dramatic Sequel To Failure In Greece Rome, Dec. X WO generals were killed on Sati urd^.^n^ e J^ e M tary plane carrying member* of the l hrifl been neootiatincf with t vanct 9 cvasne CommiMion, uitoo454 words
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Article54 1940-12-09 1 STOP PRESS JN the Legislative Council to-day Mr. G. Wiseman asked the Government for an assurance that there would be a debate in Council on War Lotteries. Mr. Wiseman commented: "It may not be moral, but morals go by the board these times.' Col. de Buriatte54 words
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Article207 1940-12-09 1 Reuter. Washington, Dec. 9. THE German freighter Id'irwald (5,000 tons) is on fire off Cuba after scuttling herself on being approached by la British cruiser, according to the United States Navy He- part ment. The Idaiwald is one of the Get man ships which recentlyReuter. - 207 words
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Article50 1940-12-09 1 London, Dec. 7. TWELVE hundred and fifty British i übjccts arc being detained under the defence of the realm regulations. This was revealed by the Under-Secretary of the Home Office when replying to a Parliamentary question. He added that 1.000 of these cases had been considered by the Advisory Committee50 words
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Article185 1940-12-09 1 Reuter. (By Kenneth Anderson, Reuters special correspondent in the western desert). London, Dec. D. THE British soldiers in the western desert refer with pride to the light which their mothers, fathers and sisters are putting up at home. While the war is being foughtReuter. - 185 words
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Article78 1940-12-09 1 London, Dec. 9. A COMPREHENSIVE survey of the educational situation in Britain is now being undertaken by the Board of Education. To secure an accurate picture ot the country as a whole, local education authorities have been asked to make returns giving details of the various78 words
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Article607 1940-12-09 1 London, Dec. 9. EMJRTHER details of the r R.A.F. s raid on the French Atlantic ports of Brest and Lorient on Saturday night, when the Luftwaffe "was grounded" for the first time since the opening of the blitzkrieg were issued last night. Br'S* underwent the most severe607 words
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Article77 1940-12-09 1 Reuter. London. Dec. 9. M. HENRI BERG SON, the famous philosopher, has been refused exemption from the provisions o! the French Jewish static to which he is entitled on the grounds thai "he has rendered exceptional service In the literary sphere according to a Vichy message UReuter. - 77 words
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177 1940-12-09 1 Reuter. Cairo, Dec. 0. A HEAVY R.A,F. bombing attack by night on Cast* Benito, A a town in Tripoli, is described in a special R.A.F. commum- que, issued last night. It states that many bombs, including incendiaries, were dropped from low altitudes and hitsReuter. - 177 words
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Article94 1940-12-09 1 Reuter. I'( km. Dec. 3. j THE Japanese arrested a lar* number of persons during week's house to hove search f« the murderer of a Japanese coIOIM last Friday. Including some poUQ men who an- .stated to have bet actually present at the time of UjReuter. - 94 words
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376 1940-12-09 1 Reuter. London, Dec. 9. (SHORTLY before dusk, yesterday, an alert brake the longest S H 5 clear spe.l-tv.-o whole days and one the ltiMm rf London have experienced since the start of the Ger- Cli'llrrr man air blitzkrieg on Aug. 7. r»np enemy fighter-bomber wasReuter. - 376 words
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Advertisement43 1940-12-09 1 NI MONT FUL-VUE in LOXIT (Screwlessj Construction. Fashion's latest, featuring an entirely new Principle of eyewear design and possessing numerous advantages not found in other types. Everbright Optical Co. QUALIFIED EYESIGHT SPECIALISTS IS, Chulia Street, Phone 4435. C S. CHONO, Dr. of Optometry.43 words
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Advertisement70 1940-12-09 1 M. HASSAN, Electrical, Gas Water Contractors. 34. 36. 37, Bras Basah Road. SINGAPORE TEL. »411. For all your requirements ln the installation or repair* of electric, gas and water pipe fittings, pleaae consult without obligation. WORKMANSHIP GUARANTEED AND CHARGES MODERATE. We also stock:—Electric light- chandeliers, bowl fittings, lampshades, lampbulbs. tabfe70 words
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Article44 1940-12-09 2 AI Ar Singapore, Saturday. GAZETTE notification issued last night says that His Excellency Sir Shenton Thomas, Governor and Commander-in-Chief of the Straits Settlements, resumed the administration of the Government of the Colony on Dec. 6, on his return from furlough.44 words
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Article85 1940-12-09 2 T«r, Sin e a Pore, Saturday. HE following promotions, approved by the Secretary of State for the Colonies, were gazetted yesterday: Mr. M. LI. Wynne, Senior Superintendent, Malayan Police Service, to be Deputy Inspector-Gen-eral of Police (Crime and Po.Utics) with, effect from June 7, 1940. Mr.85 words
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Article52 1940-12-09 2 MR. P. J. L. Mayger has been ov.^ a i )pointed Senior Commissioner and Commandant of the Volunteer Police Reserve. Mr c R. Grixoni has been appointed to act as Local Chairman of the Singapore Harbour Board with effect from Nov 30 during Che absence on leave of Mr'i52 words
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Article47 1940-12-09 2 thf Q Q o, Sm 8 a P° r e. Saturday. THE Secretary of State for the Colonies has approved the ar>pointment of Mr L A Thomas genlQf Superintendent of Pohcf Singapore, as Deputy Inspector SSSi* Settlements, with effect from Jan. 1, 1940.47 words
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494 1940-12-09 2 Higher Votes For Radio Information Dept. Hf ruiAn a Singapore, Monday. MEMORANDA explaining the applications which have been recommended to be authorised by the Finance Committee were placed on the table at to-day's meeting pi the Legislative Council. Some of the new votes494 words
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Article49 1940-12-09 2 Singapore, Saturday. THREE persons were killed in road accidents last week in SingaEFS "Vt!? 1 a total of 86 deaths ter a? I* l tot to 92 S Jast year am °unted in T^ e riHl mbe r of injured to 3i CCldents last week amounted49 words
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Article111 1940-12-09 2 Government gazettes may be thread-stitched, instead of wire stitched in future. The row-it agents have been unable to obtain an export Ucence for stitching wire. In order to cope with the work of binding, it will be necessary to thread stitch many gazettes, and for this111 words
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46 1940-12-09 2 THE Sergeants' Mess, Alexandra, a re holding their fourth annual Cnmtmas Treat for the children ol the garrison, on Dec. 23 at 3 pm. dt *f. Is expected that about 130 Wlll invite d. There ntVL* shows and many other entertainments.46 words
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Article24 1940-12-09 2 (Cent-A-Plane Fund) Total number of enerrr* planes shot down during the week-end on all fronts up to midnight London time TWELVE24 words
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144 1940-12-09 2 THE Ladies' Aid Society of the Tamil Methodist Church held a social function on Tuesday for the helpers and partakers in their Variety Entertainment held re. cently at the Victoria Memorial The Pastor thanked the helpers for their valuable services to the Ladies' Aid144 words
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Article152 1940-12-09 2 [y u> Thailand dfea tain parts of u«i'„ ln r Singapore, are r |,ur Md won except at w^S Pnce and that some are holding f OP a 5* P****! controlled price. ln the Dealers are warned ik breaches of the law V? 5 SUch Prosecution or152 words
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68 1940-12-09 2 Medical Health Club Formed At T.A. jJjE'MBERs of General Hcsnitai Department ha^decidJ? 1 He alth areluk Anson ZS^J* belr^ elected office. .President. Dr h t t vice-presidents, Dr v c n; man and Dr ChnnJiT G Yzlehon. secretary Mr\ H ?fy Chan; ham: hon. treasurer asst. Hon. treasure? mar Chin;68 words
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Advertisement278 1940-12-09 2 rSTI MALAYAN Pfl»n. 6t> HOTEL J EVERY SUNDAY FVFMiMr- REGIMENTAL BAND CONCERTS fr °m 8.30 to 10.30 p. M I N TH LS p f^ R palm COURT ORDER YOUR XMAS PUDDINGS CAKES MINCE PIES J From Raffles Bakery now I I FESTIVE SI \SO\ 1940/41 PROGRAMME ADELPHI HOTEL loof.278 words
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Advertisement38 1940-12-09 2 DidyouMACLEAf your teeth to day I For sparkling white teeth, healthy gums, a fresh cool mouth, use Macleans. It quickly removes stains, whitens and polishes the enamel —and it is economical in use.. to the 4» Teeth' 938 words
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Advertisement19 1940-12-09 2 Oversea Assurance! CORPORATION, LIMITED, China Building, Chufia Street, PHONE 5808. SINGAPORE., fire, Marine, Motor Vehicles, Workmen's Compensation Personal Accident19 words
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Advertisement140 1940-12-09 2 GOODWOOD PARK HOTEL Spwt in the I takes its toll f\ C^C %?!f S W ITH tr ying days and extra activities, you expend much more energy than 1» fteshnsFnemyX y u imagine in the Tropics If this T *fl and prevents is not quick,y a,ld con^,letd >' T""L. replaced140 words
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Article1113 1940-12-09 3 "We Want People With Malayan Knowledge" Singapore, Monday. A TRENCHANT plea for opportunities for the local-bom with the necessary qualifications to hold high administrative and legal posts in Government was made at to-day's meeting of the Legislative Council by Capt. N. M. Hashim, Malay member.1,113 words
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Article476 1940-12-09 3 Singapore, Morulay. WARM welcome to His Excellency the Governor on his return to Malaya was extended in the Legislative Council today. His Excellency, who returned only on Friday, was pre- siding over his first meeting. Mr. A. D. Bisseker, senior Unofficial member, was the first to476 words
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Article16 1940-12-09 3 Inspector K. C. Goh. Mrs. Goh and Inspector Sanderson have gone on a holiday to Penang16 words
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Article23 1940-12-09 3 Mr. K. Singaram. Office Assistant. Penang Treasury, who has been promoted to the Superscale 'A', has been posted to the Currency Office. Singapore.23 words
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Article492 1940-12-09 3 THE willingness of the Chinese Community to co-operate in T Malayan defence is emphasised by the Ch.nese Press m «in,r.„ w ,ro The Sin Chew Jit Poh expresses the hope that A~ Malha. Sir Robert Brooke-Popham and the Stra.ts Se tSnts Government will strive for492 words
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Advertisement104 1940-12-09 3 Amico Youth Pills For Rejuvenation, Happiness, Strength Health USE Amico Youth Pills Invigorates and enhances virile power in men. Try once be convinced. SOLD EVERYWHERE. Agents: NAINA MOHAMED SONS, Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Penang and Branches. -ATLAS A" is the most powerful wood f preservative extant and the cheapest. Supplied concentrated,104 words
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Advertisement198 1940-12-09 3 Royal BAKERY j W e are no longer permitted to import any further supply of J HO VIS or WIT BE flour and arc, therefore, compelled to cease I manufacture of these two varieties of bread until further supplies of flour are available. L As alternatives we would like to198 words
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317 1940-12-09 4 FURTHER weights for the second day of Kuala Lumpur races are: HORSES. Class 4—l mile and a furlong Constant Light 9.0 Tin Pocket 8.1 Sindanglaja 8.13 Time Tells 8 1 Carmtop 8.5 Silverlaw 8.0 Dancing Foam 8 2 Pay Out 7.13 HORSES. Class317 words
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Article20 1940-12-09 4 TO-DAY HOCKEY: SRC. v. Hyderabads. SRC; Post Office v. Sappers and Miners, Post Office: C.S.C. v. V.M.C.A., C.S.C.20 words
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Article105 1940-12-09 4 London, Dec. 7. WEEK-END rugby results in Bri- tain were as fol.'ow: RUGBY LEAGUE Bradford 30, York 10. Dewsbury 17, Casfleford 13. Featherstone 3, Wakefield 8. Huddersfleld 13, Batle" 12. Hull 37. Bramley 5 Keighley 6. Hunslet 3. Leeds 28. Halifax 7. Oldham 18. Liverpool 13. Warrington105 words
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419 1940-12-09 4 JJELOW are further letters received from readers with regard to the cancellation of the football match between the Chung Wah F.C. and the Post Office S.C. The match was to have been played at the Jalan Re ;ar Stadium to-day in aid of419 words
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165 1940-12-09 4 (From Our Own Reporter) A TOAU Kuala Lumpur, Sunday. IE AM representing All-Malaya Eurasirms, composed of play°rs pir?ir Sl ?i apore Penan e. Selangor, Perak Johore and Negri met and defeated a scratch Asiatic team captained by Ah Ec of Penang on the Padang to-day165 words
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618 1940-12-09 4 "STYX" Reviews Singapore Hockey (By 'Styx") CERTAINLY the finest hockey match seen this season was last week's War Fund same between the Singapore Civilians and the Combined Services—the last match of the War fund series which, many a hockey fan wishes could be618 words
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Article288 1940-12-09 4 <F, m '»»"< Kiiar, pridj to the -bulan puas* f«Ct that U,,,; several postponements be, Players had to under,,, training, the guar season was unneceasaril i ened. A few Lo league competition wa« pleted. ,om Coneratulaticr.s .0 to Hi ernment Offices team Thl the champions of the288 words
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Advertisement148 1940-12-09 4 In the rapidly changing conditions of to-day new contact with men and markets is vital. Travel by air offers you greater advantages than ever greater speed and much more convenience. There are regular British Air Services in g p ITISH Eu ope Aia Africa and Australasia. I AIRWAYS For Bookings148 words
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Advertisement26 1940-12-09 4 51 a fust the right alkaline character to neutralise alterdinner acidity ©F&N SINGA WATER Mineral the Seletar JiotjSpring, 4 Singapore' BOTTLED BY 1 Fraser Neave, Limited26 words
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Advertisement37 1940-12-09 4 P. A. Organiser. Malay S'aJcs. Box 423. Tele. 3778. Kuala Lumpur I SHIP BRAND Fresh Stocks arriving regularly BEST FOR BABY BEST FOR HOME BEST FOR ALL JOSEPH TRAVERS SONS LTD j I SINGAPORE PENANG KUALA LUMPUR37 words
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Miscellaneous24 1940-12-09 4 TIDE TABLE HICH lIDLS TO-DAY: 6.22 a.m., 8 ft.; 6.55 pun. 7.2 ft. TO-MORROW: 7.18 fcJDL, 8 2 ft 8 10 p.m.. 7.4 ft.24 words
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Article307 1940-12-09 5 SINGAPORE, SUNDAY. THERE WAS EXCELLENT RESPONSE TO THE APPEAL I BY THE CHINA RELIEF FUND COMMITTEE OF SINGAPORE TO SWELL THE LORD MAYOR'S AIR RAID VICTIMS' RELIEF FUND WHEN THOUSANDS ATTENDED CHARITY PERFORMANCES ON SATURDAY IN SINGAPORE'S THREE AMUSEMENT PARKS—THE GREAT WORLD, THE HAPPY WORLD307 words
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Article85 1940-12-09 5 Reuter. London, Dec. 7. MARSHAL Petain's Minister of Justice, at a Cabinet meeting at Vichy td-day (Saturday), announced that General de Gaulle, General Le Gentilhomme and Colonel Larminat will shortly be deprived of French citizenship, states the Swiss radio. General Le Gentilhomme was former Commander-in-ChiefReuter. - 85 words
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Article30 1940-12-09 5 Mr. Chang Seng Long, an old and respected resident of Seremban, who has served on the N.S. State Council for a number of years, has resigned owing to continued ill-heajth.30 words
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Article, Illustration30 1940-12-09 5 Air Vice-Marshall J. T. Babington and Mrs. E. W. Norton, Pictured at the R.A.F. headquarters unit dance held at the A&elphi 1 Hotel on Saturday night.30 words
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Article176 1940-12-09 5 Reuter. Shanghai, Dec. 8. WHILE the situation continues to remain quiet in the blockaded zone in the Japanese occupied sector the western district of this city yesterday entered its sixth day of the blockade following the shooting of a Japanese gendarme by Chinese gunmen. Meanwhile, officials ofReuter. - 176 words
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57 1940-12-09 5 Reuter. Tokyo. Dec. 8. FIFTEEN members of the French Indo-China mission which is to discuss trade matters with the Japanese Government are on their Way to Tokyo. According to reports received here they arrived in Manila aboard the Messageries Maritimes liner Dartaenan. The vessel leftReuter. - 57 words
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Article228 1940-12-09 5 THE war fund premiere of Alexander Korda's "Thief of Bagdad" at the Cathay on Dec. 30 at 9.15 p.m. promises to be one of the biggest shows of the year and a fitting finale to a year of very useful work by the Women228 words
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Advertisement124 1940-12-09 5 AIR CONDITIONER SLEEPLESS NIGHTS JANGLE YOUR "If only I could get a tvood night's sleep" yot say: You can. by installing a York Cool-Wave ■PES Air Conditioner in your bedroom. It is a ge- vine full-fledged air conditioning system. Wmmm completely contained in a compact portable IfljEß unit. It is124 words
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Advertisement156 1940-12-09 5 rr 1j "THEY 3D ML A OF good' The demands made by nature on a woman's system render her habte to anaemia. Few ailments are so common, and yet if neglected, so far reaching in their -effect. The anaemic woman is generally weak and thin and subject to headaches and156 words
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Advertisement96 1940-12-09 5 I 0\ Mata-Mata A MALAYAN MAGAZINE (ONE ISSUE ONLY.) SHORT STORIES r"jT"T| ARTICLES j 511 verse I ILLUSTRATIONS IN LINE AND COLOUR. A GOOD DOLLAR'S WORTH FOR A GOOD CAUSE:— The WAR FUND. Now on sale at all bookstalls, and from the Editor, MALAYAN POLICE MAGAZINE, Tgf P.O. BOX 248,96 words
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Article139 1940-12-09 6 Opinion COME industrial workers in Great Britain regarded the 1914-18 War as a conflict of two capitalistic systems in which they were not particularly interested, and a number of strikes took place resulting in some dislocation of the country's productive capacity. In the present war, however, there139 words
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Article130 1940-12-09 6 JN Malaya, the few strikes which occurred at the beginning of the war might have been averted if trade unions had existed. The inauguration of the first Indian Labour Union of Masai, Johore, a few days ago should be welcomed as the beginning of many other such institutions130 words
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Article110 1940-12-09 6 TAKING all essential factors into consideration, the signing of the "Peace Treaty" between Japan and the NanKing puppet regime is nothing more than a farce. Japan is an > T wa F better off politically, militarily or economically. The so-called "National Government of China" is only recognised110 words
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Article172 1940-12-09 6 Jtihj exploitation by Japan of resources in the occupied areas cannot be continued in the face of the harassing tactics of two million Chinese guerrillas. The new "National Government" thus becomes but an economic liability to Japan It will be recalled that the Wang Ching Wei regime was172 words
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Article, Illustration1230 1940-12-09 6 By T j A Special j Correspondent VUHO —OR WHAT ARE THE "PICCADILLY BUTCHERS"? AND WHAT UNIQUE BODY OF MEN IS IT THAT HAS QUALIFIED FOR THE TITLE QF "THE HOLY BOYS"' Queer names these, for crack units of the British Army but these nicknames1,230 words
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Article368 1940-12-09 6 JONES awoke i n the Western Desert the other day and found that he was completely blind "I just woke up feeling that I could not bear to look at the desert anymore, he told the doctors. tish character," a psychologist ex- Ana wnen368 words
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Article129 1940-12-09 6 I HEARD the squadron flying home At midnight high among the starsNever did tale of Greece or Rome Tell of such heroes or such wars. Legend nor boast nor history Proclaimed such deeds as these achieve, mi. Who ily fl9 ht Thermopylae, Who snatch the glove from129 words
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Article569 1940-12-09 6 WILL the two petition imposition of the Colony and F\l s are shortly going forward"', don, make the Becretarv L for the Coloniesssti t uo UfSS t*t* ol the intense op;,,' f/' this country to tho 5 measure? prD Posec! This question ig promo?, i > fact569 words
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Advertisement143 1940-12-09 6 Life Assurance is the only means whereby one can, by easy periodical payments, provide with certainty, an amount one considers sufficient to ensure FINANCIAL INDEPENDENCE for oneself in one's old age and or for one's dependents. Every Year thousands of discerning persons lay the Foundation $tone of ECONOMIC INDEPENDENCE for143 words
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Article155 1940-12-09 7 Reuter. Moscow, Dec. 7. T any moment we are ready to start for battle and under ny conditions we are ready to defeat any enemy," declared ral Popov, commanding the First Red Banner Army on the Far Eastern front, at a conference heldReuter. - 155 words
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Article124 1940-12-09 7 Reuter. Madrid, Dec. 7. THE Youth Front," created under law promulgated at a meeti the National Council, will be d as a section of the Putty and composed of from the age of seven till the they are called up for military n and girls upReuter. - 124 words
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Article143 1940-12-09 7 Reuter. Washington, Dec. 8. THE United States has offered Greece "any kind of help she wants including war planes," declared a Greek Legation official yesterday. The Legation official specified only planes ln discussing with reporters what type of aid might be forthcoming. He emphasised,Reuter. - 143 words
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Article18 1940-12-09 7 Mr. J. M. O'Connor George, of Kuala Lumpur, and Mrs. George have left for a holiday in Australia.18 words
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Article88 1940-12-09 7 Reuter. Belgrade, Dec. 7. ANNEXATION by Germany of Alsace and the use of the French fleet is the price which Hitler is going to ask Laval to pay for peace, ac- cording to reliable informa- tion reaching Belgrade. It is believed that when i Laval visits BerlinReuter. - 88 words
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Article263 1940-12-09 7 Reuter. New York, Dec. 7. IT is learned that highly placed 'administration officials are discussing a two-point plan for financial aid to Britain, says the Washington correspondent of the Associated Press. The plan which some officials predict will be adopted, is stated to provide firstly,Reuter. - 263 words
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42 1940-12-09 7 Reuter. Chungking. Dec. 8. A GOODWILL mission of Burmese pressmen, comprising nine journalists, will shortly visit Chungking, Chinese reports here state. The party is scheduled to leave Burma on Dec. 20 en route to China.— Reuter.Reuter. - 42 words
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263 1940-12-09 7 Reuter. AN Anglo-Chinese military alliance is foreshadowed in a Japanese despatch from Shanghai which claims that the information comes from a reliable Chinese source TDK REPORT DECLARES THAT THE BRITISH AMBASSADOR TO CHINA, SIR ARCHIBALD CLARK-KERR, IS NOW NEGOTIATING WITH GENERAL CHIANG KAI SHEK INReuter. - 263 words
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Article69 1940-12-09 7 Reuter. Washington. Dec. 8. Mrs. Elizabeth Deegan, United States Embassy clerk detained by the Germans in Paris, Ls being held in a small private hotel, according to a report received by the State Department from the United states charge d'Affaires in Pari^ The report statesReuter. - 69 words
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Article31 1940-12-09 7 Mr Lim Ah Young of Tapah has taken •he plure of Mr Wong Lam Ytn. of th«- 1 Customs and Excise Department, Knan. who hnd none o n transfer to Lumut.31 words
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Article769 1940-12-09 7 Badoglio Bombshell Reuter. (By General Sir Hubert Gough, Reuters military commentator) London, Dec. 7. jy| ARSHAL BADOGLIO'S resignation, or removal—whichever it may be—is an event of first class importance. But until we can decide with certainty which it is, it is difficult to assess its fullReuter. - 769 words
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Advertisement390 1940-12-09 7 COMMERCIAL SUBJECTS ENROL NOW Enrolments are now being made foT the commencement of classes, iring December for the *****1 r of training, in the following .-übjects: All London Chamber of Commerce 1941 examination subjects. School Certificate Examination December 1941. All Pitman Commercial Certificate Subjects. Particulars of classes and fees may390 words
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Advertisement81 1940-12-09 7 MORLEY'S J I WORLD FAMOUS A k\ UNDERWEAR I TWO SPECIAL LINES i\ 1 Athletic Vests with U Neck, 1 Sleeveless. Full Length. I I No. 33 Fine White Cotton W W Cellular Mesh Soft and J absorbent. Iff r No. 100 Fine White Ribbed Cotton with Excellent Washing PRICE81 words
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Advertisement347 1940-12-09 8 f SEASON EXTENDED OWING TO GREAT SUCCESS! I r iPITfII I TO-DAY I J 3.15 6.15 9.15 was to be lost fonvcr? 1 .\u*RR THIS t^ A M J rlr s^^?sS? f i h^DAY wi h stares of The INVASION of FRENCH INDOMm A By The JAPANESE, Scenes of THE347 words
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Advertisement184 1940-12-09 8 Public Notice THE I OVERSEAS ASSURANCE CORPORATION LTD. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Transfer Books of the Corporation will be closed frcm I the 10th to the 16th December, j 1940, both days inclusive. 3y Order of the Board, G. C. CHI A Secretary. Singapore, 3rd December, I<MO. FOR184 words
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Advertisement256 1940-12-09 8 I TONIGHT DANCE TO THE MUSIC OF 26 RADIOS PLAYING IN UMSION DURING SPECIAL BLACKOUT C. S. SEE PRESENTS "OXE BROADWAY MGHF B—9 P.M. Exhibition of 1941 Broadway Radios Placed un Hostesses' Table, 9.30—10 P.M. Happy Broadcast Featuring The Three Ruiz Sisters. Miss Betty Gomes Miss Juliet Ana i 10.01256 words
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Advertisement225 1940-12-09 8 BOOK EARLY FOR THE BEST SHOW iv 6.15 9.15 P.M. As the Film measures over 13,000 feet advised to be seated early Patr ns are PRICES exclusive of Tax S2, ft 50c A memorable AND HEAVEN wrote JEFFREY LYNN BARBARA ONEIT Vbfjtete WLIDLLR H«nr> DANIELL V.| te HAMPDEN C,o„, COI7I225 words
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808 1940-12-09 10 (By A Tribune Reporter> PRESENT TIME ECONOMY 1 DOES NOT PRECLUDE CIVIC ADMINISTRATION FROM PURSUING ITS ESSENTIAL SERVICES. Among these must be classed town planning as it is a process of evolution; it is one of continual growth affecting the health808 words
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Article125 1940-12-09 10 THE Australian Minister of Jus- tice, Mr. Treatt, announced that the governor of Maitland Gaol. Mr. A. C. Dunn, had been suspended from duty as a result cf the magistrate's inquiry into the escape of two prisoners from the gaol. The Public Service Board, the Minister125 words
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85 1940-12-09 10 OWEDISH fishermen have had to *J abandon herring fishing owing to the large number of bodies of drowned Germans floating off the south coast of Sweden. This information is given in a letter from a relative in Sweden received by a85 words
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Article41 1940-12-09 10 Lord Lascelles, elder son of the Princess Royal, has been electee: captain of his house at Eton Co' le^e. He has been at Eton three year and is in Mr. C. J. Rowlatt's house one of the largest in the school41 words
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184 1940-12-09 10 IT was "drinks on the Major" for one battery of south-east A.A gunners who bagged three Dornier 17's inside one minute on Sunday. The bombers were blown to pieces in mid-air Their destruction wa s a triumph for youth—the crew* consisted of184 words
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293 1940-12-09 10 "I WAS worried about him; he was 1 blind. We were bombed out of our home, and I had nowhere t 0 go and nobody to help me. 1 was worried to death. I don't know what made me do it." This statement was293 words
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Article144 1940-12-09 10 ROSEBUD mouths and Cupid", bow hps are out-definitelv shed ;lf you've natural™ l big mouth, you're in <uck if you haven't, you'll just have to enlarge It—or b e dated hopelessly It enough. You need only a big enough lipstick, New York and Hollywood beauty144 words
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140 1940-12-09 10 MR. Will 'Ihome, M.P. for Plaistow, E., who r?cently celebrated his 83rd birthday and is the oldest M.P. in the House, sat in his home at Lawrence-road. Plaistow, and b'aid with a chuckle:— 'This is my home, and Hitler is not going to140 words
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825 1940-12-09 10 Accused Of Wife-Killing V "J?ACTS as simple as they are deplorable," it was stated by prosecuting counsel at Derby, lie behind the domestic tragedy which brought a soldier, who served in France and was evacuated from Dunkirk, before the Court charged with murder. m825 words
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Advertisement108 1940-12-09 10 ;J ROSE'S fOR i JI GIMLETS I i -FOR' CEMENT; FLOORING 7 TIIIS EE KIMSOO I L L/M L/T" X E X iHOW ROOM: 89, High Street, Singapore. I m mm HIDSOX- Bicycles have earned a world-wide" reputation for I ENDURING QUALITY BEAUTIFUL DESIGN d SUPERB FINISH SIP CRAFTSMANSHIP 4108 words
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Advertisement154 1940-12-09 10 FOR YOU m RE-ZEX THE IMMEDIATE TONIC Learn this Amazing Scientific Secret If the vigour and vitality of youth are lading from you it is only because your glands are exhausted weak dried up. Glands CAN now be rejuvenated by a secret glandular concentrate—"o.37" —now known as Re-zex. Start taking154 words
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Advertisement110 1940-12-09 10 if 12\c?o Miles\ O/ Kisses j J A POLICEMAN who drove a t i patrol car up a two-mile I read behind another car said J iat Stalybridge (Cheshire) 1 Police court. i "I saw a young man in the I car driving with his right J hand. His left110 words
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Article429 1940-12-09 11 Reuter. (From Reuters Special Correspondent on the Greek-Albanian Frontier) ITALIAN troops are fighting a fierce rearguard action, writes Reuters special correspondent on the Greek-Albanian frontier. To-day (Saturday) they were making desperate attempts to prevent the Greek forces advancing along the Skumbi river from reaching £uksh whereReuter. - 429 words
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75 1940-12-09 11 REPRESENTATIVES of agricultural, mining, trade, commercial, industrial and professional interests in the F.M.S. have signed the original petition against the imposition of income tax in the Federated Malay States. Names appended to the petition also include those of many public bodies of several nationalities. The75 words
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Article84 1940-12-09 11 Reuter. Washington, Dec. 7. DIPLOMATIC exchanges are at present under way with Spain involving the possible extension of credits for foodstuffs but no agreement has been reached. Mr. Cordell Hull made this statement befor e the Press conference to-day when replying to a question basedReuter. - 84 words
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336 1940-12-09 11 ris learnt that spontaneous contributions to the Lord Mayor's Air Raid Relief Fund have been pouring into the office of the China Relief Fund Committee. In addition to the names of those donors whose names have been a'ready published, the Fund again takes pleasure336 words
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Article112 1940-12-09 11 THF death occurred yesterday morning at his residence in St. Barnabas Road. Singapore, of Mr. Colin Ernest Frederick Struys, at the age of 42. He was the eldest son of the late Mr. G. W. Struys, of the Singapore Harbour Board. He was employed at the112 words
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Advertisement411 1940-12-09 11 I Three \7 Where h To-day V/ A '"A I EVen body Goes. I Edward Small presents jON HALL LYNN BARI IN KIT CARSON* A Plundering spectacle of Adventure UNITED ARTISTS'. 1 20th Ctntury-Fox Latest Newsreel. [opening to-morrow Wt mW&L*, "Art people always afraid to get married? L -prnft, M411 words
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Advertisement257 1940-12-09 11 For Style, Comfort, Economy, CONSULT The Oriental Optical Co., MANUFACTURING OPTICIANS 3ead Office: 162, South Bridge Rd 3ranch Office: 348, N. Bridge Rd SINGAPORE. FREE TESTING fThe Orient's Foremost Health, Physical Culture and Athletic Journal. Articles by the world's foremost authors. Beautifully Illustrated. Silver Cups Medal Awards for Body Beautiful257 words
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Advertisement56 1940-12-09 11 Happy Theatre 6 p.m. To-night 9.30 Continued Success! Season Extended!! Last Few Nights!!! *•MA\I<KAV A S A i. A R j 1 1 11 i to NIGHT at 7 9.30 p.m. MISS TINA in tho finest -ol P cf her career 'PERM AD IT" f«ir a Rrilliant Shine! PRESERVES POLISHES56 words
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Advertisement217 1940-12-09 11 PAviLiaiyl PO T DAT DOH'J miss this fomjtalls a Ralph Linn Yvonne Arnaud^ CHANCE TO SEE A REALLY GOOD M^cJ^Lf\~*As COMEDY T^SPB^H Also: GAUMONT BRITISH NEWS OPENING TO-MORROW 6.15 91 5 THE FAMOUS COMEDY THAT HAS BEEN SHOWN SOMEWHERE OR OTHER FOR THE LAST j SO YEARS IN ALL LANGUAGES!217 words
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Advertisement2480 1940-12-09 12 IIP HPS agg^ Situations Vacant WANTED Reliable Indian cook-boy Ap «lcante apply in person. 110, Tanaltr goad. Singapore. (No. 682F W perten ced Junior salesman Apply P.O. Box 18, Kuala Lumpur (Ho. 635P; E^f 1 an *urasUn Snipping cler> with knowledge of office work, salan #50!-. Apply Box 805. Malaya2,480 words
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Advertisement526 1940-12-09 12 Public Notices Tenders are required for the purchase of SWILL from the Blakang Mati Cookhouses. Contractors will supply their own containers and make all arrangements for collection. Reply to O.C. 7th Heavy Regiment R.A. B|Mati. THE OVERSEAS ASSURANCE CORPORATION LTD. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Twentieth Annual General Meeting526 words
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Advertisement37 1940-12-09 12 Special offer of gooJ second-hand cameras; Leica 111 A. I Contax 11. F J Super Ikonta i M Super Ikonta FtJ Kine Exakta F 1.9 etc. etc I Amateur Photo Store, 109 North Bridge Road. Tel. 6550.37 words
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Miscellaneous1452 1940-12-09 12 SINGAPORE ZHL 225 metres (1.333 kc!s) TR -*NSMi«i«, A ZMFI 30.M metres <5.«9 mjcs) <?SF 2. ZHP3 41 38 metres (7 25 mcs; <fW 21 53 If 8.20 a.m. News In English (every p m Gl7 Mc s!3 93 morning). f J D IC <16-s€ u__? ZHL, ZHPI ZHP3. c1,452 words
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261 1940-12-09 13 MARKET REPORTS (By Reuter) London, Dec. 7. Lg Hay told Reuter that the Americans appeared satis- itli the I.R.R.C.'s quota decision which should be acidence of the parties' adaptability to changing cirSir John Hay believes that most estates can ex the full quota261 words
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Article124 1940-12-09 13 Reuter. London, Dec. rE War Exchange Conservation Bill, which has been introduced in the Canadian House of Commons, proposes strong measures for the conservation of Canada's dollar resources. Introducing the Bill, the Canadian Finance Minister, Colonel Ralston, said that a further object of the Bill was toReuter. - 124 words
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Article20 1940-12-09 13 Malacca. Saturday. THE crop for November of Bukit Katil Rubber Estates Ltd., amounted to 31,300 lb.20 words
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Article23 1940-12-09 13 Mr C. E. J. de R. Lock, passed Probationer In the Malayan Customs Service, has been appointed to act as Customs Officer. F.M.S.23 words
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Article183 1940-12-09 13 From Our Financial Correspondent Singapore, Monday. BUSINESS in tin shares on Saturday was almost confined to the Australian section. Kundangs* improved business up to 18s., at which price there were further buyers. Austral Amalgamate ds again improved slightly, but the main interest of the morning183 words
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Article23 1940-12-09 13 Singapore, Monday. Prices of tin and rubber in Singapore at noon today were:— RUBBER Buyers 88%, Sellers 38% TIN $132-V;., unchanged.23 words
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Article40 1940-12-09 13 DR. Victor Purcell. Director of the Department of Information, will broadcast on the subject of "Thoughts of an Englishman," from the Singapore Station on 225 metres and 30.96 metres, at 7.10 p.m. en Wednesday, Dec. 11.40 words
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Article155 1940-12-09 13 COLUMBIA'S hilarious comedy, "H e Stayed for Breakfast," will have a War Fund premiere at the Capitol Theatre to-morrow night. It stars Loretta Young and Metvyn Douglas. Among Vhose who will be present to-moniow night will be His Excellency the Governor, Sir Shenton Thomas, and party.155 words
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Advertisement158 1940-12-09 13 X MERCANTILE OF INDIA ■m&TEES) LIMITED I HI Goa teed and Controlled by Jill WKCANTILE BANK OF I INDIA, LIMITED. Brh which is incorporated in S. and registered as a "■l. npany, undertakes the I: luties:— ■1.X. L OR &OR TRUSTEE OF A LL ADMINISTRATOR OF OF DECEASED PERSON HtRUST:158 words
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Advertisement390 1940-12-09 13 a Debility to Virility thanks to TESTRONES Brand Tablets Read this letter from a user testifying to their amaz- ing REJUVENATING and REVITALISING effects. I "At 66 I was a decrepit old man with no trace left of B youthful vigour: what hair I had w s white, my seni-390 words
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Advertisement225 1940-12-09 13 SOUTH BRITISH {j INSURANCE COMPANY, LTD. (Incorporated in New Zealand.) MARINE INSURANCE W. G. DOVE, Manager, Tel. 5926 2, Finlayson Green. INDO-CHINA STEAM NAVIGATION CO., LTD., (Incorporated vi England) DIRECT SERVICE APPROXIMATELY EVERY TEN DAYS TO JAPAN VIA HONGKONG CALCUTTA VIA PENANG. Taking cargo on through Bill of Lading for225 words
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Advertisement446 1940-12-09 13 THE EASTERN BANK LIMITED. (Incorporated in England) (SINGAPORE BRANCH) Medeiros Building. Cecil Street, Singapore. Authorised and subscribed. Capital £2,000,000 Paid-up Capital £1,000,000 Reserve Fund 500,000 HEAD OFFICE: LONDON Branches: Bombay, Calcutta, Colombo, Karachi, Madras, Amara, Baghdad, Bahrein, Basra, Kirkuk, Mosul and Singapore. CURRENT ACCOUNTS opened and money received on Fixed446 words
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Advertisement145 1940-12-09 13 STEAMER SAILING* PsO BRITISH INDIA PASSENGER FREIGHT SERVICES For all information apply to: P. O. S. N. Co., The Agent, C ollyer Quay, Tel. 59«1 BJ.S.N. CO., BOUSTEAD CO., LTD., Tel. 5497. BJ.S.N. CO. (APCAR) LINE) For HONGKONG, SHANGHAI, MOJL KOBE, OSAKA. For PENANG, RANGOON CALCUTTA. Regular Sailings: Special Holiday145 words
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Advertisement225 1940-12-09 13 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 circumstances sailings are perforce res tricted. Special225 words
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Article230 1940-12-09 14 Singapore, Monday. WHAT I have to ask you this evening is that you will bring all the toys, dolls and children's book that you possibly can, as well as vanity cases, compacts, flap-jacks, pocket combs, unused pocket books, fountain pens, pencil cases—in fact anything that would230 words
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Article23 1940-12-09 14 Mr Man Singh of the Kinta Treasury Ban, Gajnh. will be going on transfer to Klang Sanitary Board M the end of the23 words
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Article17 1940-12-09 14 Revd. Tan Ha n Kiat has been granted a licence to solemnise marriages within the Straits Settlements17 words
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Article, Illustration115 1940-12-09 14 I These pictures were taken at the luncheon given ycster-* day by the Indian Troops Entertainment Committee in honour of the Viceroy's covimissioned officers of the Indian Regiments stationed to I Singapore. The guests were received by Rai Bahadur Prithvi Chand. J.P.. and other members cf115 words
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689 1940-12-09 14 "Unity" Call To Malayans Singapore, ftfotufcn REFERRING to Malaya's Dart in the war, in the coura reply to speeches of welcome in the Council teniav m Excellency the Governor said that as yet no demand, in,, made fcr sacrifices, and that there had been689 words
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Advertisement210 1940-12-09 14 Gey Cjaq mM L //ilrH BRfIND 50RP to'open'the JwXJml DOOR TO BEAUTY! IMI AKIIIA COMPANY 52, Cecil Street, BLOOD PURIFIER GASTRIC Bridge Road, Singapore. 8 MISS NANCY HO MISS KARTINX P [HAP AYAM fl moR LATEST RELEASE OF MISS ROHANI POPULAR MALAY RECORDS M I AU DGAJALI PANCHARAN MUD A210 words
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Advertisement54 1940-12-09 14 m*zm PROF. ILMUDDIN r«»»»>l (Psychology) I'*Jr*sl 37 years of study In East mfC. *\A and West, so you will receive reliable and Instructive advice to all who are In trouble regarding. Business, Domestic. Financial, Health, Travelling, Marriage and love affairs, etc. Btrlctly confidential Consultation Dally 9.00 to 7.00 P.M. REX54 words
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Advertisement24 1940-12-09 14 SEE THE SPECIAL DISPLAY OF AT THE HAPPY CABARET FEATURING "ONE BROADWAY NIGHT" ADVERTISEMENT OF KEE HUAT RADIO COY. SOLE AGENTS FOR BROADWAY RADIOS24 words
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