Malaya Tribune, 11 December 1940
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Malaya Tribune
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Title Section22 1940-12-11 1 The Malaya Tribune Net Sales Exceed 16,000 Daily SINGAPORE, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 11, 1940 FIVE CENTS. The Malaya Tribune Wednesday, December 11, 1940.22 words
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Article534 1940-12-11 1 [iritish May Push It Over Reuter. General Sir Hubert Gough, Reuter's Military Correspondent) London, Dec. 11. rrHE latent news from Cairo suggests that the moment for striking another blow against the Italians—this in Libya—has not been missed. A heavy stroke ;i'lrea lv been delivered againstReuter. - 534 words
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Article95 1940-12-11 1 Reuter. .Miami, Dec. 11. T l!i Dttcheai of Windsor underI enl i major dental operation vrsterday afternoon. if reported that she had omptiy and favourably. D, hess left the operating ilnutes after the anaes- <. ls administered. issued yesterda\. that the condition ot the .v,t-Reuter. - 95 words
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47 1940-12-11 1 Reuter. Lcndon. Dec. 11. nriTAIN last week t'pent the reft cord sum of nearly £16 millions l May. This figure is disclosed by the chequer returns for last week, ihowing total ordinary expenditure nlO millions and total ordinary -nue of £23 millions—Renter.Reuter. - 47 words
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Article30 1940-12-11 1 London, Dec. 11. i n f/tfa and acceleration of I sun's industrial war effort, air bombardment, is indil the latest unemployment which, on Nov. ired with 835.000 on Oct. -;ter.30 words
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325 1940-12-11 1 Reuter. London, Dec. 11. X -MAJOR British triumph in wartime aerial photography by which Germany is successfully spied upon from the sub-stratosphere was announced in London yesterday by a senior officer of the R.A.F\ directorship of photographs, writes B Walling, Reuters air correspondent. PlanesReuter. - 325 words
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Article35 1940-12-11 1 Reuter. Monte Video, Dec. 11. THK Carnarvon Castle sailed the 1 815 p.m. »G.M.T. I. All rehad been completed Dethe rain, a large crowd ssembled at the quayside and red the Carnarvon Castle on Reuter.Reuter. - 35 words
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Article344 1940-12-11 1 Reuter. (By Fergus J. Ferguson, Reuters Chief Diplomatic Correspondent) w London, Dec*. 11. lIITLER'S speech in Berlin yesterday was pitched in a dis--11 tinctively minor key. The whole tone of the speech was defensive rather than aggressive, as are his usual tirades. There was less of theReuter. - 344 words
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611 1940-12-11 1 Cairo, Dec. 11» ¥> RITISH armoured units operating in X> the rear of Sidi Barrani are believed to have cut off part of two Italian divisions. Fighting continued yesterday (Tuesday) along a 30-mile front, forming the right flank of two enemy611 words
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Article206 1940-12-11 1 Reuter. <Bu Colonel T. Lowe, Reutcr's military correspondent). London, Dec. 11. A LEAP of 75 miles between the British forces and the a static gulf due to the nature of the country, has been accomplished. By taking advantage of every crevice in the ground,Reuter. - 206 words
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Article268 1940-12-11 1 Reuter. Cairo, Dec. 11. DETAILED reports, now received, showing the part played by the R.A.F. in supporting the military offensive in the Western Desert, show, says a communique issued from R.A.F. headquarters, that on the first day, Dec. 0. every enemy aerodrcme from Derna toReuter. - 268 words
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Article187 1940-12-11 1 London. Dec. 11. O A.F. bombers raided the aircraft factory at Bremen, the naval base at Lorient and tho docks at Boulogne last night, states an Air Ministry communique. During these operations, one of our bombers shot down an enemy fighter. One of our aircraft187 words
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Article105 1940-12-11 1 Reuter. Baltimore, Dec. 11. A CLEARER realisation of Uie value of democracy has already emerged as a result of the present war, said President Roosevelt at Baltimore yesterday in a message to the convention of She American Farm Bureau Federation. He added that the world war wasReuter. - 105 words
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Article78 1940-12-11 1 Reuter. Ottawa. Dee 11. LIEUT. Commander Wanamaker and Lieut. Commander Taylor of the United States Air Arm have arrived here on a tour of the Dominion to study the Empire Air training plan with a view to incorporating features of it in the •United States'Reuter. - 78 words
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Article38 1940-12-11 1 London, Dec. 11. THE Chancellor of the Exchequer. Sir Kingsley Wocd, informed the House of Commons" that supplies of American munitions were still on the basis of '.'cash and carry."— British Wireless.38 words
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Article36 1940-12-11 1 Reuter. Berlin, Dec. 11. M. LAVAL, the vice-Premier of ihe Vichy Government, is to continue negotiations with the German authorities. A Vichy message to the official German news agency says that he returned to Paris yesterday.—Renter.Reuter. - 36 words
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Article119 1940-12-11 1 Reuter. Washington, »cc. 11. AUSTRIAN and Sudeten soldiers of the German army were mowed down by German machine-gun bullets in the Bois de Boulogne, Paris, recently, according to reliable Frenchmen who have just arrived in the United States. The French refuges state mat the shooting occurred becam*Reuter. - 119 words
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90 1940-12-11 1 Reuter. Washington, Dec. U. UIGH Officials of t he United States H defence and fiscal departrnehts have been summoned to the Trea sur? to meet Mr. Henry MorgenSau. Secretary of the Treasury. He will tell them the facts concerning Britain's financial resource! which had been givmReuter. - 90 words
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Article86 1940-12-11 1 Reuter. London, Dec. HCOME of the achievement- of Bni tain s anti-aircraft defences are revealed by the War Office fat anaouncing the awards of the 0.8.fc. Co Lieut-Colonel Norman Vauoe Sadler, commander of the aircraft defences of Dover ana east Kent, which have shot down no fewerReuter. - 86 words
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Article68 1940-12-11 1 Reuter. Washington, Dec. 11. ALMOST 30,000 ressfft officers A will be on duty at the end of December as a result of the tremendous expansion of United .States land fore- Making this announcement, the War Department added that it appeared that it wou'd be necessaryReuter. - 68 words
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44 1940-12-11 1 London, Dtc. 11. THF Lord M;iyor of London's All* Raid Distress Fund Is now at. £1,667,000 Tru> Lord Mayor of Perth has sent ;i further £2,800, making a total of J 22.800, from Western Austral! i Brltlsfa Wire less.44 words
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Advertisement22 1940-12-11 1 For Accurate Eyesight Examination, Vogue in Eyewear, "nperior Service Economy, Consult Our P. CHONG, THE BERLIN OPTICAL CO., 142, South Bridge Road,22 words
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Advertisement157 1940-12-11 1 M. HASSAN, Electrical, Gag Water Contractors, 34, 3«, ie 37, Brai Basaji Road, SINGAPORE TEL. 3411. For all your requirements in the Installation or repairs oi electric, gas and water pipe fittings, please consult without obligation. WORKMANSHIP GUARANTEED AND CHARGES MODERATE. We also stock:—Electric Ugh fchandellers. bowl fittings, lampshades, lampbulbs,157 words
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Article197 1940-12-11 2 Singapore, Tuesday. AT the conclusion-of the inquiry into the death of Soh Lok Ohoon, who died as a result of injuries received when the Batu Pahat motor car he was driving came into collision with an attap-load-ed motcr lorry at the seventh milestone, Bukit Timah, on197 words
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Article96 1940-12-11 2 q-vlginally appearing in the v District Traffic Court on a summons charge of failing to supply address of the person who drove his car on Sept 9. and who drove against the wing signal at the junction of North Bridge Road and Coleman Street, B. T. de Silva96 words
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425 1940-12-11 2 Experimental Class Proves Successful (tribune Maff Reporter) THE increasing importance of the Chinese language and its value to Chinese students of Singapore English schools are being steadily realised by local educational authorities. The authorities of the Anglo f Sch °l in i425 words
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Article434 1940-12-11 2 Singapore. Tuesday. EVIDENCE that, in. his opinion, m the lorry was being driven too last, and that he had consequently advised the driver to siow down was given by YusoiT bin Aodul in the Traffic Court to-day in the course of the in v Icli a lorry434 words
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Article40 1940-12-11 2 "THOUGHTS of an Englishman" •f-uJS i he title of a talk by Dr 7hl cinoo Cell to be broad cast from In qa au f a Pore station (225 and 30.96 metres) at 7.10 p.m. to-day40 words
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Article45 1940-12-11 2 Hto Friday, Dec. 6. Excellency and Lady Thomas arrived in Singapore this mornng, having returned from lon° S Until the renovationsHa! they will reside at the Colonial Secretary's House. Sunday, Dec 8 Hon Mr G. Wiseman arrived to ThomTs Excellency and Lady45 words
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229 1940-12-11 2 a Singapore, Tuesday. I HAVE for him to take such legal g proceedings as he saw fit was given to Mr. R. Harrison, a European landlord, when his application for an ejectment order against a lawyer, Mr. F. B. Oehlers, from a house in Branksom229 words
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Article25 1940-12-11 2 lota l "umber of enem. Planes shot down duri2 yesterday on all «P to midnight I time. 8 Und »n _TWENTY-F01 R25 words
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Article148 1940-12-11 2 ,From Ku°aH T° Un A rTVIr Kuala Lumpur, Dec in CIVIL suit in which Mr T v Callanan. described a L tractor and mining prosDl -tn, C n suing Ng Ken- Huat for S? fJST" is cial damages 8 and SI nnn ipe tfamages. for motor148 words
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Advertisement418 1940-12-11 2 MALAVAI PfICMItO HOTH j Singapore's Newest Most Popular ill I Entertainment Sunday Evening J 'tcginicntal Band Cmm**tis J j j IN THE OPEN AIR PALM COURT I DINNER PAHITS ON THE LAWN. NEXT SUNDAY-MUSIC I I by the band opThe CORDON HIGHLANDERSI By an n ca^ r HV S ?l?418 words
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Advertisement138 1940-12-11 2 beaten. Specially designed to give trouble free Son X tropical climates and <laylight reception of inort wave stations o^ll J is designed for battery oDera hus eivin C mP, yS mal K reception usua "y f i°s C 1oa n!y d h o a S grams c dels and »<HolISSEN138 words
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Advertisement26 1940-12-11 2 G0~ W HOTft 11 SPECIAL MATURE AUSTRALIAN BRANDY H^gTjj (HOSPITAL QUALITY) KfAifa FOB A PURE BRANDi Mr "11 IT'S A FINE "PICK- <^ MAim ME-UP." PATRIOTIC _jrtP26 words
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517 1940-12-11 3 Total Now $779.60 Tribune Xmas Cleer Fund IMONG the many donations to the Tribune Christmas Cheer Fund, to help give 4,000 of Singapore's poor people a happier Christmas and New Year, received yesterday, were gifts of a dollar each from two little Chinese girls, Ivy517 words
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91 1940-12-11 3 Singapore, Tuesday. PAJAM Limited made another magnificent contribution to the War Fund to-day when shareholders at the annual general meeting of the Company voted that a further $15,000 gift be made. This brings their gifts to the War Fund jb 540.000. They gave91 words
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Article32 1940-12-11 3 Mr. S. Muthusamy has been transferred from the General Post Office, Alor Star, to the Post Office, Sungei Patanl, in place of Che Yacob who has gone to Alor Star on transfer.32 words
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Article261 1940-12-11 3 HUSBAN MOTHER FAIL IN APPEAL Caused Hurt To Woman Singapore, Tuesday. 56-YEAR-OLD Chinese won and her son, both of whom had been fined $30 or in default 15 days' simple imprisonment by the .Fourth Magistv• for causing simple hurt to Goh Siew Beng, the wife of uer, unsuccessfully appealed at261 words
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Article34 1940-12-11 3 MEMBERS of the Broadway Musical Party are requested to note that the 11th annual general meeting will be he'd at Mr. Chia Teck Chye's residence, 136. Pasir Panning Road on Sunday at 1 p.m.34 words
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Article31 1940-12-11 3 The resignation of their Commissions in the S S V.F. Reserve of Officers by Se-cond-Lieut. C. A. Reutens. Lieut. J. H. W. Godfree and Second-Lieut. G. D. Barron have been accepted.31 words
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Article26 1940-12-11 3 Mr. G. O. Sanders, Transportation Manager. F.M.S. Railways, has been appointed to act as General Manager during the absence on leave of Mr. L. M. Smart.26 words
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200 1940-12-11 3 Singapore, Wednesday, pPEAKING to the women's Section of Malaya Patriotic Association at Raffles Girls' School hall yesterday, Professor Winifred Cullis, C.8.E., M.A., D.Sc, appealed to her audience to economise in every possible way and buy War Savings Certificates. Dr. Cullis is touring the200 words
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73 1940-12-11 3 rkN Monday, Dec. 2, in the Probate, Divorce and Admiralty Division of the High Court, in London, the petition of Mr. Cyril Hackworth Young against Mrs. Margaret McAffer Young came on for hearing and the decree nisi which was granted to Mr. Young on May73 words
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Article99 1940-12-11 3 \From Our Own Correspondent > Malacca. Tuesday. ON Friday evening a small section of the members of the Malacca Library were present at a meeting when the Hon. the Resident Councillor called upon Mr. Chan Kang Swi. C.H.. J.P., who had paid for furnishing the new99 words
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354 1940-12-11 3 (Tribune Staff Reporter) Singapore. Tuesday. J)HE morale of the Chinese people is at its highest level. They are determined to fight on to the bitter end and they are confident of ultimate victory," declared Mr. P. Crepin, who has spent the last 35 years354 words
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Advertisement93 1940-12-11 3 W X WILL EXC E E D LAST t|. Jjjf 1 EAR'S GREAT SUCCbos. JMw Ak\ f M/j I Hook a table now-aecommodation for 1 XlTliUUl 1 <'<ir SPECIAL X'MAS DINNERS and DANCLS. 1 Dec. 24-25-26 —extension until 1 DIG 1 2 a.m. 24th and 26th. AMD 1 NEW YEAR'S93 words
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Advertisement112 1940-12-11 3 PILES GUARANTEED CURE WITHOUT OPERATION Piles is a dangerous and painful disease. Early treatment always is advisable. Messrs Lav Kirn Ping and Lav Ping Hsiang have spent many years in a very careful study of this disease. Fees will be refunded if no cure Is effected. Have a visit to112 words
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Advertisement69 1940-12-11 3 'LODHIt A 9 UTERINE TONIC Lodhra* with its reputed cure for uterine disorders, etc. also sets the genital organs of women in perfect order builds the constitution with the attainment of radiant health and happiness devoid of periodical uterine troubles peculiar to women. Can be had everywhere in Malaya Thailand,69 words
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Advertisement262 1940-12-11 3 1 I Royal JAK X it We are no longer permitted to import any I further supply of 1 HO VIS or VITBE flour and are, therefore, compelled to cease I manufacture of these two varieties of bread I until further supplies of flour are available. I 1 I As262 words
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1049 1940-12-11 4 Selections For To-Day s Races (By "Spectator") DEST bets for to-day appear to be Queen Beon, Time Tells and Myanee. There should be a few surprises to-day unless, however, the weather turns bad. Below is a commentary and list of selections: RACE1,049 words
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Article226 1940-12-11 4 C.S.C. 0; Mountain Regt. 5. JjHELDING a team with several junior players, the C.S.C. were trounced by the Mountain Regiment five-nil in scrappy game of hockey played at Balestior yesterday. Play was tco one-sided to be interests g. and but for a sound defence, in which226 words
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Article30 1940-12-11 4 Old Lv° ICe h eld St Andrews' S °u a draw in a friendly terdly rUgby &t Wood svllle. yesSsde SCOred 10 P olll B (two30 words
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Article32 1940-12-11 4 In a fast and interesting game of nockey played at their Anson Road ground yesterday the V.M.C A defeated the Khalsa Association by i four goals to two. J32 words
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317 1940-12-11 4 S.C.C. "B" 8; Gordons "B" 3. ALTHOUGH the Gordons possessed the better team, attacked almost continously, and were the first to scV)re, they went down, quite against the run of play, to the S.C.C. whom they met on the padang for the first time317 words
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Article19 1940-12-11 4 TO-DAY HOCKEY: S.C.C, v SRC. SRC; S.C.C II v S.R.C 11. S.C.C; S.C.K.C v Malaya Signals, S.C.R.C19 words
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Article39 1940-12-11 4 IN the final of the Women's 1 Keppel Cup competition Mr-. A. McK.. Low beat Mrs. S R Eurstall 4 and 3. The Club's December Medal l stroke» will be played for on Saturday and Sunday.39 words
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Article33 1940-12-11 4 THE hockey match between the 1 Y.W.C.A. and the Europeans, which was to have been played at Balestier Plain, yesterday, did not take place, owing to the non-ar-rival of the full European team.33 words
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Advertisement248 1940-12-11 4 X.'!:;; satisfying. Smoke ai/vo aa 'MSĔbĔiw them day in, day in Cellophane' wrapped PACKETS of 10 and in patent TRU-VAC* tins of SO LONDON MADE BY CARRERAS LTD 88 Read The SIXDAY TRIBUNE Dontinan t In Malaya MEM! this beauty SeCret Palmolive Soap X I If T IHEgreatest Ift y°248 words
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Advertisement38 1940-12-11 4 LEE KIM SOO LTD. 89, HIGH STREET. PHONE 20«3. EARTHENWARE AGRICULTURAL I AND SUB-SOIL PIPES for drain- *S J age and Antl w *r- malarial Works As supplied to gm+the Local Gov- c V» ernment and jti j38 words
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Advertisement125 1940-12-11 4 NOTICE $1 UNLIMITED SWEEPS WINTER 1940 MEETING Under Condition No. 3 which umMri l. gor Turf Club Unlimited Sweeo tioknu \l Vn 6 oack of all Selanbeen cancelled and be ha ve Ist Day-Nos. ***** to ***** 5 tickets) ***** to ***** (30 ***** to ***** (40 ***** to *****125 words
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Advertisement191 1940-12-11 4 MM WATER MINERAL WATER from the Seletar Hot Spring, Singapore. An alkaline drink with exce' nt corrective properties CROOKES OPTICAL don't yr*r /SSj BLEEDING J'^^^^^W THEY MAY LEAD TO PYORRHOEA! Save Your Teeth with /te 1 FORHAN'S taws a special 1 Bleeding gums may be the first symP- tmtt-pyorrhoea M191 words
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Miscellaneous33 1940-12-11 4 tide tabu: This week's high tides: TO-DAY: 8.04 a.m.. 8.5 ft.; 9.08 p.m., 7.8 ft. TO-MORROW: 8.46 a.m.. 8.9 ft: 9.54 p.m., 8.1 ft. FRIDAY: 9.21 a.m., 9.1 ft 10.35 p.m., 8.4 ft.33 words
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380 1940-12-11 5 Singapore, Tuesday. T;ii; response to the appeal launched by the Ex-Services Association of Malaya to members to donate funds for the □se of entertaining troops in Malaya, has been heartening. ,1. a sum of $3,126.27 has been collected, $2,353.62 from Singapore branch, $500380 words
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Article83 1940-12-11 5 Singapore, Tuesday. EIGHTEEN-YEAR-OLD Mohamed Talip bin Haji Abdul ex-Depot constable, who was described to-day by Inspector Peter Ball as an "obvious bicycle thief." was sentenced to six weeks' rigorous imprisonment on each of three charges cf theft, by Cheah Soon Hock, .acting Third Magistrate, to-day. The sentences are83 words
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Article39 1940-12-11 5 Mr and Mrs. R. G. Toung. of Kerak Estate. Bentong. has received a telegram from the Air Ministry stating that their elder son. Pilot Officer Cecil Reginal 1 Young (aged 20) was killed tn air operations on Dec. 5.39 words
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Article157 1940-12-11 5 Singapore, Tuesday. FOR stealing a gold chain and locket in order to go to his wife who was in India, Mohamed Amar Jala, a 21--year-old Mohammedan, was sentenced to four weeks' rigorous imprisonment by Mr. Cheah Soon Hock, in the Third Police Court, to-day. Mohamed pleaded157 words
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Article153 1940-12-11 5 (To the Editor of the Malaya Tribune). Sir —The Chinese representatives on the Legislative Council may express their personal views but cannot possibly support the bill for the introduction of in-come-tax in the face of such strong opposition to it by the Chinese public cf Malaya,153 words
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184 1940-12-11 5 Singapore, Tuesday. PLEADING guilty to charges under the Defence Regulations of being concerned in an attempt I to send a letter containing comments en the commercial situation in Singapore, to a person in r apan Toshio Satake and Yoshivuki Kojima, two Japanese, were fined184 words
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Article62 1940-12-11 5 (From Our Own Correspondent) Malacca, Tuesday. THE mortal remains of Mrs. Cheong Whye Wee. who died at the age of 82 at Kandang on Monday, Dec. 2, were removed on Sunday Dec. 7 for burial at Ayer Molek." The deceased lady is mourned by62 words
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Article, Illustration82 1940-12-11 5 r niß. Tav Koh Vat, the prop-. iietor of a fleet of 24 I buses running from Beach I Read to Seletar, who was the first Chinese bus owner to I introduce the new type of i 15-seater buses in this coun- try, has again taken th e82 words
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Article136 1940-12-11 5 THE Importance of growing food 1 and vegetables in order to make the country as 0 me as possible was stressed by Di. D W G Faris*. acting Chief Health Officer, Singapore, when speaking at an exhibition of vegetables grown by employees ot the Rural Board. Public136 words
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Advertisement19 1940-12-11 5 !S e >> era WCEnTS j «MWMH.n; THRDEHS. II» for Singapore: Ban *cc* nu» j HAVE CLEANER; WHITER, BRIGHTER TEETH...19 words
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Advertisement363 1940-12-11 5 End Rheumatism While You Sleep HI Tf you suffer sharp stab111 /N bins pains, if joints are f iW swell, n, it shotvs your I <Of& 1 Mood Is poisoned through faulty kidney ac tion. Other /V--' 'ym J symptoms of Kidney Disty.yi orders are Backache, Ach"I ing Joints and363 words
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Advertisement490 1940-12-11 5 JUST ARRIVED! DIARIES *OR IMI 4i Popular Dterles made by the Leadln» Tttltlsh Manufacturers:-Letts Quiltref. Char- > le* Letts. John Walkers etc.. Cotemeidal Diaries 00 W r>oH «t 5a H Diaries 75c, fI.W, 1».3 3.N, In different atzas. Dee* Calendar Pad 92T (TOST AGE EXTRA). Full particulars from:— G. B.HfeIAT490 words
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Article157 1940-12-11 6 THE Tribune campaign for War Lotteries has made some progress thanks to the courage of the Hon. Mr. G. Wiseman, the Malacca Unofficial, who succeeded in getting an assurance from the Government on Monday that the subject is to be debated in Council. It has taken157 words
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134 1940-12-11 6 GENERALLY speaking, rub- ber small-holders with their usually antiquated production technique and genera! neglect of holdings have often been a stumbling block in the stabilisation of industry. Nevertheless, it has in many cases been possible to help them to increase their output and improve economic conditions134 words
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Article118 1940-12-11 6 THE Rural Lecture Caravan and the various Asiatic rubber instructors and demonstrators have been doing excellent w r ork to make available to small-holders the results of modern scientific research. The advice given in regard to soil conservation and manufacturing and planting methods has generally been adopted with118 words
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Article121 1940-12-11 6 THE use of unsuitable coagulants and faulty smoking or drying are mainly responsible for this. Another harmful practice is over-tapping, which, though apparently profitable at first, will, in the long run, pull down the yielding capacity of the holdings. The small-holder is generally a shrewd man, and once121 words
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Article, Illustration1110 1940-12-11 6 U.S.-SOUTH AMERICAN RELATIONS comDetitors by flooding the world market. World War 2, cutting off the entire European market (except Britain. where coffee consumption is small), intensified the crisis. Glutted with coffee, all the South American States desperately look for outlet. Many1,110 words
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Article821 1940-12-11 6 Review of "The Most Haunted House In England', by Harry Price. OCENES of reputed hauntings exercise a powerful fascination for jaded, workaday humanity, even when the extreme improbability of uncanny phenomena occurring has to be admitted. How much more impressive, then, is the story of Borley Rectory,821 words
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129 1940-12-11 6 AIR raids have created a certain demand in Britain for anti-air laid safes, but the production of these is not interrupting in any degree the considerable order* which are coming to London from Empire and foreign countries for safes to resist fire and the129 words
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Article, Illustration210 1940-12-11 6 yN spite of the vast expanses of the oceans and sea, there is no surplus of food, and fish only live by fighting and fighting hard— for it. But, just as in a higher society, there are some fish that prefer to make their way in210 words
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Article602 1940-12-11 6 JJVERY Sunday In Singapore day of pageants. Decorated cars with Chinese brides roll along the streets, some silently and some to the blaring strains of brass bands or the ear-splitting dash of cymbals. But Chinese funerals provide th. grand spectacle for holiday crowds Contrary to general belief,602 words
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Advertisement282 1940-12-11 6 PENCIL OR. TYPEWRITER ERASURES IJBjl SHARPENS Imjf A PENCIL Hill 20$ EACH ltd., Singapore. •PHONE 6275 Stop COLDS, CHILLS and CHEST SORENESS By Regularly Taking jg PEPS. ANTISEPTIC BREATHEABII TABLETS A DEGREE IN ACCOUNTANCY »»eretoaryshlp. Cost Accountancy, Bhiping. Banking, Insurance or Bookkeeping t essential for a highly-paid executive osltlon. Examinations282 words
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Article, Illustration101 1940-12-11 7 ABOVE: Eurasian gunners in a local anti-aircraft battery, some of whom have come from Hongkong, Shanghai, and South Africa. Picture on the right shows the two squads, those in the dark shorts in the foreground being latest recruits and those in the background the earlier batch101 words
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485 1940-12-11 7 (Tribune Staff Reporter) FROM Penang, Kuala Lumpur, Hongkong and South Africa Eurasians have come to join the British Army in Singam re, swelling the number of Eurasians from the original 15, to 44. because of his surprising485 words
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Article533 1940-12-11 7 THE Capitol was packed last night for the War Fund premiere of Columbia's sparkling comedy, "He stayed for P»reakfast," starring Loretta Young and Melvyn Douglas. Over $3,500 was collected. H. E. the Governor, Sir Shenton Thomas, and Lady Thomas headed a distinguished audience which533 words
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Article649 1940-12-11 7 (FROM OUR OWN REPORTER) KUALA LUMPUR, TUESDAY. THERE WAS A FURTHER SITTING OF THE COMMISSION 1 OF ENQUIRY ON THE MINES DEPARTMENT THIS MORNING, WHEN TWO FURTHER WITNESSES GAVE EVIDENCE IN REG \RD TO AN ENTRY OF $1,500 IN THE LEDGER OF THE THONG VOW649 words
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Article352 1940-12-11 7 THE early history of the impact of Islam on Malaya and of the work of pioneer Arab missionaries in the Peninsula was described by Mr. M. A. Alsagofl in a broadcast talk on the Arabs of Singapore from the Singapore station last night. "With the352 words
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Advertisement357 1940-12-11 8 Last Night's WAR FUND Premiere Audience hailed it as "The YEAR'S MOST DEVASTATING COMEDY!" General Screening j TO-DAY! CAPITOL HW \y?. DA i"! mJLm ».15 ?J.1.» WJSUAL CINEMA PRICES! I The PICTURE 65J36 PEOPLE FLOCKED TO SEE DURING j ITS 3 WEEKS' SEASON AT THE STATE THEATRE, SYDNEY! H cotnedff357 words
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Advertisement281 1940-12-11 8 Public Notices BANKRUPTCY ORDINANCE (CHAPTER 45) In the High Court ot the Straits Settlements Settlement of Singapore. Notice of Wage-earner's Administration Order. Name of debtor: TEO CHEOK ENG. Address of debtor: No. 73, Amoy Street, Singapore. Description of debtor: Telephone Operator. No. of Proceedings: No. 390 of 1940. Date on281 words
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Advertisement250 1940-12-11 8 One of the Best-loved Adventure stories ever written by BEX BEACH. OPENINC TO-DAYAiitAMSfeA /VjL 3 STARS IN THE YEAR'S Most Colourful and exciting adventure story! WHAT A THRILL! f AFIELD A WARNER BROS.. V IF ill Tint NattMMl Pictura H F JLW^W I%*r—m Play fey also air-mail *PATHE GAZETTE' i250 words
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Advertisement95 1940-12-11 8 ~:»::::x::::::::::::::::::::::::::::H:::::Hk»:k»k OUR AIR-CONDITIONED CABARET (THE BEST IN THE EAST) IS THE MOST FREQUENTED NIGHT SPOT IN TOWN! THERE IS NO DOUBT ABOUT IT 100% PERFECT ENJOYMENT i\EW WORLD DANCE PALACE w T ~1 COOL REFRESHING *To-mght* 9.30-12p.m.l THROUGHOUT! A SHOCKING DRAMA BHS A V AmXWm DRENCHED IN THE k JP95 words
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Advertisement314 1940-12-11 9 f* ATU A V Positively last three shows to-day! wHH/il 3.M 6.15 ».15 W*A«iff Everybody Goes BOX OFFICE 'PHONE 3400 WILLIAM HOLDEN MARTHA SCOTT in sss "O rit tow gr The year's most unusual story....warm and glowing as life itself Also 20 th Century Fox Movietone News Arrived To-day OPENING314 words
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Advertisement505 1940-12-11 9 Public Notices THE MALAKA PINDA RUBBER ESTATES, LIMITED. (Incorporated in the Straits Settlements) NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that at the Thirtieth Annual General Meeting of the Company which will be held at the Registered Office of the Company, No. 96, Market Street, Singapore, on Tuesday, 31st December, 1&40, at noon,505 words
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Advertisement184 1940-12-11 9 A. T. EDWARDS C 0 .9 LTD. AUCTIONEERS, ESTATE AGENTS VALUERS, 11, MALACCA STREET, TELEPHONE 4646. Consult Us For All Classes Of REAL ESTATE REQUIREMENTS AND INVESTMENTS. No Obligation Phone 4646. High Blood Pressure Dangerous to Heart 'Hionsands of men and women past 40 fare the dangers of heart trouble184 words
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Advertisement273 1940-12-11 9 Yesterday's Packed Houses M V 11 TO-DAY AT 6.15 9.15 i| BRANDON THOMAS'S IMMORTAfi COMEDY. RE-ORGANISED" AND BROUGHT UP-TO-DATE I W -iiC D.r.cced byWAITER 50R0I v A CAINSBCROUCH FjcrufE Comedy With A LAjJgM In Every Fc SPECIAL ADDED ATTRACTION GA UMONTBRITISH UNIVERSAL NE j ANOTHER OF TAN'S POPULAR WEEKLY PROMOTION273 words
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Obituary153 1940-12-11 10 i Singapore, on th e 11th Decem- ]ber, 1940, William Emmerson IRussell, the beloved husband of flda Russell. Funeral service will I be held at Bidadari Chaoel at i 5 p.m. to-day. No flowers, by I request. I JO—Mrs. Yeo Tin Hye, nee Chan reck Neo, aged153 words
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Advertisement550 1940-12-11 10 BUY SELL LOST Situations Vacant NTED Assistant for Beauty Parlour In ak. Good Salary, tree board—lodging y those experienced ln setting need •ly Box 859. Malaya Tribune. Singapore (No. 731F) NTED Two Eurasian shopsalesglrla ir nationality. Apply 42. Chander Road Kerbau Road, between 9 and 11 morn- (No. 724F) ONO550 words
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Advertisement789 1940-12-11 10 experienced Rubber Estate Conductor Chinese, Reasonable pay, prepared to go anywhere. Box No. 821 c|o Malaya Tribune, Kuala Lumpur. (No. 652F) EXPERIENCED English teacher available for next year. Qualifications Cambridge School Certificate with Senior Chinese. Particulars apply Box 849, Malaya Tribune, Singapore. (No. 714F) DRESSER Grade I to take charge789 words
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Advertisement826 1940-12-11 10 Photography YOUR PHOTOS painted by qualified artist in Lllywhite Studio, Singapore, Telephone 6601. (No. 728F) OUTDOOR AND INDOOR Photographs for all occasions. Please call at Harmony Photo Studio, 49, High Street, Singapore. (No. 698F) Matrimonial EURASIAN GIRL, age 22, good-looking, seeks respectable partner, view to marriage. Reply giving particulars as826 words
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Advertisement682 1940-12-11 10 Lost And Found FOUND—An Airedale *****. Apply Municipal Animal Infirmary Singapore (No.' 733F) Financial WANTED LOAN $200|-. Box 829 Malaya Tribune. Singapore. (No. 67L?) WANTED financing partner for a promising Bar and Cabaret Business In Singapore. Apply Box 831. Malaya Tribune. Singapore. (y 0 670F) Personal ATTENTION EMPLOYERS: Available trained682 words
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Advertisement585 1940-12-11 10 OFFICE SPACE To Let. From 1101Apply 139, Boat Quay. Tel. 3182, Singapore. (No. 703F) ROOMS TO LET. Immediate occupation, easy transport; cheap rent. Apply "Java K2!& 8 rcha »l Road, opposite Pavilion Theatre. Singapore. (No. 705F> MODERN BUNGALOWS—I 9. Boscombe Road. Furn. 321, East Coast Road. 7*4 miles, seaside, furn.585 words
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Miscellaneous1445 1940-12-11 10 TO-DAY'S RADIO i SINGAPORE LONDON ZHP3 41.38 metres (7.25 mcs) £m»»£2? 2 82 8.20 a.m. New. in English \every gsg „5 m° |s (I 3 93 m««i| morning). 1 y D m GSt 17 7S Mcs (16.86 metres ZHL. ZHPI ZHP3. 6 is p, n a.m. I S Programme announcements1,445 words
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948 1940-12-11 11 Singapore. Dec. 10. MINING Buyers. Sellers. ,4-1 34 a 3:9 c' 6W 7 33 0 851« 19!- 211--0 67 0.72 x, 15i- 161Lfto 9!- 8!6 rTJ: I 1.48 1.53 i 19 9 20 9cd i 12'- 131- 0 17 0.20 0.40 0.43 1.20 1.23xd 17 18948 words
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Article160 1940-12-11 11 From Our Financial Correspondent Singapore. Wednesday. TIN shares continued to be active yesterday, but again business was mainly confined to the Australian section. Laruts continued to be keenly steady with all round buyers at the close at Cs. 6d. with little scrip in sight. Kampong Kamuntings had160 words
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439 1940-12-11 11 Singapore, Tuesday. tyflTVl already $25,000 to their credit in the War Fund list, shareholders oi' Pajam, Limited, to-day again gave approval to a prcposarfor a further donation of $15,000 to the Fund at the annual general meeting of the Company. The proposal was439 words
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Article166 1940-12-11 11 Reuter - MARKET REPORTS (By Reuter London, Dec. 10. rpiN opened steady, with a turnover of 100 tons. The market was stagnant, but there was a little covering of January against home demand. STOCK EXCHANGE London, Dec. 10. rE Stock Exchange opened brighter on Near Eastern news,166 words
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128 1940-12-11 11 Singapore, Tuesday. FE Controller of Foreign Exchange notifies that arrangements have been made with the Reserve Pank of India, Calcutta, to accept Bank of England notes sent to them by authorised dealers in Singapore at the rate of rupees 13 annas 2 for £1.128 words
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Article21 1940-12-11 11 Singapore, Wednesday. Prices of tin and rubber in Singapore at noon today were:— RUBBER Bayers 88%, Sellers 88%. TIN21 words
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296 1940-12-11 11 Singapore, Tuesday. CONFIRMING the two "small' 1 gifts made by the Company to the War Fund during the year, directors of the Alor Gajah Rubber Estate. Limited, at their annual general meeting to-day, indicated that a further contribution to the Fund would be given296 words
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Article130 1940-12-11 11 Singapore, Tuesday. THE tonnage of ore crushed by the Raub Australian Gold Mining Co. Ltd. during the quarter ended Sept 14. consisting of three fourweeklv periods, was as follows: BATTERY. Tonnage of Ore raised 21,038 tons. No. of Ounces of Bullion produced 2,390 ounces. No. of Ounces130 words
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Advertisement97 1940-12-11 11 IHE MERCANTILE VMK OF INDIA WiSTEES) LIMITED f 'ri and Controlled by m KRCANTILE BANK OF INDIA, LIMITED. which is incorporata and registered as a my, undertakes the I duties:— xOR TRUSTEE OF A ADMINISTRATOR OF ESTATE OF DECEASED PERSON TRUSTEE OF A SETTLEMENT OR DECLARATION OF TRUST, AND ALL97 words
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Advertisement320 1940-12-11 11 STEAMER SAILING* BRITISH INDIA PASSENGER FREIGHT SERVICES For all information apply to: P. O. S. N. Co., The Agent, Collyer Quay, Tel. 5961. 8.1.5. N. CO., BOUSTEAD CO., LTD., Tel. 5497. 8.1.5. N. CO. (APCAR) LINE) For HONGKONG, SHANGHAI, MOJI, KOBE, OSAKA. For PENANG, RANGOON CALCUTTA. Regular Sailings: Special Holiday320 words
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Advertisement351 1940-12-11 11 BRITISH INDIA The best possible services are being maintained by The P. 0. 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 restricted. Special Holiday351 words
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Article211 1940-12-11 12 (Tribune Staff Reporter) A CEREMONY of much sentimental value to the persons actually concerned—the latest batch of 11 Royal Air Force cadets who had passed out through the Government Flying Training Schooltook place at the Civil Airport this morning when a group photograph was taken211 words
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91 1940-12-11 12 Reuter. London, Dec. 11. AN Eastern ruler, who is a warm supporter of the British cause, naa been appointed an honorary tir commodore, it was announced in the London Gazette last night. He is the Emir Abdullah of the Trans-Jordan. Immediately on the outbreakReuter. - 91 words
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Article232 1940-12-11 12 (Tribune Staff Reporter) about thirty years' service in Malaya, inclusive of four years of active service with the Royal Sussex Regiment and the Ist Lancashire Fusiliers, Captain Goodman Ambler of the Malayan Education Service is shortly leaving Malaya on leave prior to retirement. i-i t_ I— ~cm232 words
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Article123 1940-12-11 12 Reuter. Singapore, To-day. Acting on information received, the Police this morning exhumed a body buried in the catchment area, Adam Read. It was found inside a sack with a rope around the neck, and was in a state of decomposition. The man was said to be a Chinese,Reuter. - 123 words
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113 1940-12-11 12 R Hanoi. Dec. 10. EGAKDING the purpose of the Indo-China economic mios-on to Tokyo, Vice-Admiral Jean Decoux. Governor-General of French Indo-China. said that it was to promote trade relations and tv simplify formalities regarding the lowering of customs duties. Hp further stated that durinr113 words
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Article126 1940-12-11 12 Reuter. Tokyo. Dec. 11 JAPANESE troops, co-operatine J With aerial and naval units attacked Chinese positions around Ninspo and Hangcnow Bay. In Chekiang Province, according to the Domei Agency. Intensive air raids have been made on Chinese bases opposite Chucan Island at Che southern entrance toReuter. - 126 words
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Article179 1940-12-11 12 Reuter. London, Dec. 11. TWO spies were executed yesterday (Tuesday). They had instructions, says the Home Office, to pose as refugees from enemy-occupied territory. When arrested soon after their surreptitious arrival in Britain, they were found to possess a wireless transmitting set which they wereReuter. - 179 words
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Article41 1940-12-11 12 Singapore, Wednesday. A CHINESE, who was alleged to have been stabbed in a coffee shop in Jalan Besar last night, died in the ambulance which was taking him to hospital. The man's identity has not yet been established.41 words
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195 1940-12-11 12 Reuter. ITNDER its Office had not dealt rffcfj aliens and other internet properly or spitefully, SJ* Mr. Herbert Morrison. Horn.?* retary replying vest, rd lv e t > debate in the Rous,. rl* They had seen *ha( badhXS ed in Holland, Belgium and nXS* '•WeReuter. - 195 words
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Advertisement86 1940-12-11 12 PROF. ILMUDDLN T? %L* < si 'Psychologist) I VVSj 37 yeere of study in k* a "d West, so you will receta Kh4 reliable and Instructive adv:<* to all who are ln trouMi regarding. Business, Domestic Financial Health, Traveling, Marriage and love tl. fairs, etc. Strictly confidential Consul*, tlon Dally86 words
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