Malaya Tribune, 27 December 1940
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Title Section22 1940-12-27 1 The Malaya Tribune Net Sales Exceed 16,000 Daily SINGAPORE, FRIDAY, DECEMBER 27, 1940 FIVE CENTS The Malaya Tribune Friday, December 27, 1940.22 words
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711 1940-12-27 1 Reuter. RETORTS of increasing tension Ki-sia, more specifically Germi "»v and German alleged Rumanian Iron Guards arTmT* b > th «ith Budapest reports of heaw f»-f°W in Berne Hungary carrying German SSom SftftSj throu h 1 ho Berne correspondent ofT SJfe"fe onsibl. for .his statement savsReuter. - 711 words
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Article109 1940-12-27 1 Reuter. Cairo. Dec 2> Till Chamber of Deputies, after three days of secret debate by o 68. passed a vote of eonflin the Government's foreign Prime Minister, Sirry Pa&ha winding up the debate, declared danger to Egypt was remote the British victory but E<\vn ntinuing itsReuter. - 109 words
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Article97 1940-12-27 1 Reuter. T London, Dec. 27. HE announcement that the Vichy Government has decided release French officers captured Dakar is drawn from Gen. c He's reminder that he welcom- the fact that French public has compelled the release those officers whom, until lately. lch v had intended toReuter. - 97 words
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Article68 1940-12-27 1 Reuter. Gibraltar, Dec. 27. JLST as the started his Christmas broadcast, gunfire was heard throughout Gibraltar the majority of listeners cond to concentrate on their wire- Ll ter, a communique was issued a "ng that an unidentified airwaft approaching Gibraltar was r "d on byReuter. - 68 words
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Article64 1940-12-27 1 Reuter. Tut Washington, Dec. 27. J"* talks begun between the < Lord Lothian and Mr. Hull, Secretary of State, mutual defence problems in JJf Pacific will be continued by < asey the Australian Minist pending the arrival of the Ambassador, Lord Halifax. 'ding to well-infftrmed •'"fees. JJ*. CaseyReuter. - 64 words
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Article59 1940-12-27 1 Reuter. T Tir London, Dec. 27. first batch of Australian pilots to reach Britain under the Empire Air Tr£ ining scheme landed a' a West of Gotland port from Canada, together with a further batch of Canadian airmen In addition to the pilots, there are observers,Reuter. - 59 words
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56 1940-12-27 1 Reuter. TTT London, Dec. 27. THE appointment of Vice-Admiral Jchn Cunningham as Lord Commissioner of the Admiralty and Chief of Supplies and Transport was announced last night. During the last war, Vice-Admiral Cunningham was at sea practically the whole time, taking part in IReuter. - 56 words
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Article115 1940-12-27 1 Reuter. New York, Dec. 21. THE suggestion that a German sea raider may have met disaster has arisen from the sighting, adrift in the Atlantic 800 miles from the coast cf Portugal, of an empty lifeboat marked "Hamburg," reports Dow Jones agency. 'Ihe lighting was reported l»yReuter. - 115 words
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Article44 1940-12-27 1 Reuter. I London, Dec. 27. SINGLE enemy aircraft dropped bombs in the isle of Sheppey early on Thursday afternoon, states an Air Ministry communique. Little damage was done and there were no casualties. There Is nothing further to report.—Router.Reuter. - 44 words
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Article401 1940-12-27 1 Reuter. Mnuv ih» n i-n a Washington, Dec. 27. ORE than oO American citizens have urged President State,77 r ke ,K H 8611,6(1 of th United States to do everything that may be necessary to ensur. thn atreat of the Axis powers." This was announcedReuter. - 401 words
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879 1940-12-27 1 BRITISH IMPERIAL FORCES ACTIVE ON SUDAN FRONT Reuter. forces toldl of <l y rilfa come into contact with British T tro ps As eviden <* f their success produced Italian officers' uniforms and other tronhies. it is stated that Abyssinian guerillas are constantly attacking ItalianReuter. - 879 words
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Article89 1940-12-27 1 Reuter. London, Dec. 27. BRITAIN stood on guard against v invasion throughout Christmastide. Whi'e the unofficial air war "truce" was on, vigilance on the Channel coast was redoubled. Arms workers sacrificed their holiday to ensure a continued steady stream of munitions, and "n Thursday also,Reuter. - 89 words
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Article405 1940-12-27 1 Reuter (By Fergus J. Ferguson, Reuters diplomatic correspondent) London, Dec. 27. rjpHERE were three notable A speeches over the Christmas recess, all of extraordinary interest and exceptional importance. The speakers were Mr. I Churchill, the Pope and King George VI. Mr. Churchill's broadcast was addressed to theReuter - 405 words
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Article103 1940-12-27 1 Reuter. New York, Dec. 27 4 CALL to arms" to all Belgians n between the ages of 19 and 25 has been issued by the Belgian Consul-General, Mr. Charles HaS Art. It also includes reserve officers and volunteers between the of 16 and 36 willReuter. - 103 words
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Article87 1940-12-27 1 Reuter. New York, Dec. 26. ANY alien in the United States failing to register by midnight to-day is liable to six months' imprisonment and one thousand dollars fine. Registration has now been proceeding for four months. The final figures will not be available for atReuter. - 87 words
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Article214 1940-12-27 1 Athens, Dec. 27. QREEK troops are reported to have entered Lin, an important ]x>int on the road to Elbasan, their next big objective. Lin was captured by advanced troops skirting Lake Ochrida, according to Reuters correspondent on the Albanian frontier. Reinforcements are now .slated to214 words
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Article19 1940-12-27 1 London, Dec. 27. Admiralty ai,nounco« rbat r r, .Lieut Xavy.. bas been lVext-ol-Kln ol tbe casualties bave been inlormud19 words
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Article143 1940-12-27 1 Reuter. Madrid, Dec. 27. THE Pope's appeal for peace haa 1 found a ready echo in Spain. The formerly rather fiery newspaper Arriba, official organ of the State Party, yesterday (Thursday; nad a leader expressing great satisfaction at the virtual Chnst'true?." the fact that on Christmas nightReuter. - 143 words
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Article118 1940-12-27 1 Reuter. and organise Vichy. struggle against the Free Prench lorces :n France's colonial empire, have been released by the German authorities, according to a statement issued by Gen de la^ght headqUar tTO ,n Lo do The two men. General Carfe* and General Falvy, were taken PRBOnerReuter. - 118 words
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Article92 1940-12-27 1 Reuter. TNew Delhi, Dec 27 HE inspiring feat of arms'' achieved by Indian troops In the Western Desert ar.d Egypt Is the subject of a special message received by Gen. Sir Robert Ca.ssels, Commander-in-Chief in India trom the Army Council. The message says "The British soldier isReuter. - 92 words
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Article26 1940-12-27 1 Reuter. London. Dec. 27. lIP to a late hour last night there v were no reports of any enemy air activity over Britain since dusk. -Reuter.Reuter. - 26 words
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Advertisement65 1940-12-27 1 M. HASSAN, Electrical G«, A Water Contractor!, Installation or repairs of electric, gas and water pipe fittings, please consult us and we will submit our estimate without obligation. WORKMANSHIP GUARANTEED AND CHARGES MODERATE. J?- Jf* «tock .-Electric lightchandeliers, bowl fittings larnnlampbulb8 t*»>le lamps; Electric irons, toasters, heating 1 Plates and65 words
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884 1940-12-27 2 Italian Collapse Would Doom German Aspirations (Tribune Staff Reporter) MR GRAHAM RINGER, American journalist, who has spent the last three years in and out of Belgrade, is in Singapore at present, with a fixed impression that war will not spread in that theatre of884 words
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Article18 1940-12-27 2 Inspector T, untitled of the Investigation vf--t'»5!lc>n Nl»uca of U»e U 2 ?olli??. tX,»4l» N»« bevn «c> tb»18 words
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322 1940-12-27 2 (From Our Own Reporter) Penang", Thursday. VERDICT of death by misadventure was returned by Mr. A. W. Bellamy, the Penang Coroner, at the conclusion cf the inquiry into the death of Teoh Hooi Soon, a Chinese rickshapuller, who died at the General322 words
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Article55 1940-12-27 2 THERE will be a concert at the General Hospital (Ward 1) tomorrow at 4.45 p.m. It has b*en arranged by Madame Felicia Dietz. Among those taking part are Blanche Urquhart, Gaye Cawdery, Mathild Gerentzer, Ida Kinloch, Irene ODwyer, Pierre Grlmbert, Harold Haines, Anna Rijf, Bill Urquhart, S. Strange,55 words
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Article49 1940-12-27 2 Cable news was received in Kuala Lumpur that Mr. Conraad Frugtniet younger son of Mr. and Mrs A. H. Frugtniet of Sungei Tua Estate, Batu Caves, has obtained a first class pass ln theory for the diploma of Faraday House and 1* Immediately entering works to complete the course.49 words
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Article14 1940-12-27 2 The High Commissioner has appointed Mr. H. F. Earl to be a Customs Officer.14 words
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Article128 1940-12-27 2 (From Our Own Reporter) Ipoh, Thursday. A BOY Scout who was out for a swimming test on Sunday was drowned at Kampong Kapayang. He was an 18-year-old Indian boy of the Chee Van English School, attached to the Bth Ipoh Troop. The tragedy occurred In128 words
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252 1940-12-27 2 Singapore, Thursday. THE official announcement i SSUPri to-day by the Thai ConS Genera', Singapore, on Indo-China frontier ?nc d en t?t as follows:— us is "French aggression o n N ak w Panom section was very en Dec. 22, at 6.20 a m artillery, anti-aircraft252 words
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Advertisement650 1940-12-27 2 MALAYAN gMMjgfl KOTfL J !j SUNDAY EVENING'S CONCERT By the Band of 1 THE MANCHESTER REGIMENT IN THE OPEN AIR PALM COURT—8.30 to 10.30 p.m. Dinner Pahits on the Lawn. Book Your Table. In case of rain the Band will play in the Ballroom RAFFLES CAFE COCK TAIL BAR RELAY650 words
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Advertisement126 1940-12-27 2 MIRELLA CREAM prevents eye-brows and lashes from tailing, encourages fresh growth of hair $1.20 box. Postage 25 cts. CHARI CO.. 29. Robinson Road, Singapore. §Pdg you^I rSUFFER frqmI I Abdominal Pain indigestion 1 I Loss of Appetite Headaches I I Sleeplessness Nerves I (olds and 'Ru Weariness I I CONSTIPATION126 words
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Advertisement113 1940-12-27 2 IfiYiTl iTO d>Wt\ im ij.ij f 11 i < fw (Cent-A-Plane Fund) Total number of enemy planes destroyed during yesterday on all fronts up to midnight London time NONE "HERBTO JiSSL BUILDS 1 STRONG B0DI^ Sold Everywhere wml±J&4G3&?j4b 8ole Distributors: RAHAMIN PENHAS SINGAPORE-KUALA LU.MPUR-PENANG Advt. of D T LIM CO.,113 words
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Article, Illustration33 1940-12-27 3 invZfJ 6 three cars *f MsvinZt r&LS accid ™t at 11.55 RoadTHr^TL in Orchard acMoJ °L th f people in the th*%fZ2EEl women and the intra g viember cf the R.AS.33 words
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Article159 1940-12-27 3 i From Our Own Reporter) Ipoh, Dec. 26. MALAYAN Chinese, with 111 $700,000,000 (Chinese) topped the list of contributions of overChinese to China, said Mr Tan Kah Kee, the leader of th° South Seas Malayan Comfort Party, visiting Ipoh from China en route to Singapore. He159 words
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Article82 1940-12-27 3 (From Our Own Reporter) Ipoh, Thursday. IN innovation that is likeJy to be 71 followed by other rubber estates in the country, was introduced by the Amalgamated Bruas Rubber Estates Ltd., Bruas, re-I'-.ntiy. With a view to enabling estate and labourers to hear the latest82 words
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Article49 1940-12-27 3 jne Indian Youth League will "Old a meeting at its premises in Course Road on Saturday, at J t0 S ive B send off to Mr. o- C. Goho. President of the League, wno is flying to India on Sunday, °n a short holiday.49 words
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Obituary261 1940-12-27 3 THE funeral of Mr. Henry Bar- naby Leicester took place at the B)dadari Cemetery yesterday afternoon and was very largely attended. Pastors Moon and Nerness officiated. Among those present, besides the family, were:— Mr. S. D. Price, Mr. and Mrs. H. Norris, Mrs. O. Holloway,261 words
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53 1940-12-27 3 (From Our Own Reporter) Penang, Thursday. THE President Jackson, one of the 1 new President liners berthed alongside the Swettenham Pier at C o'clock last night. One of the passengers who disembarked at Fenang was Mrs. Martha Sireeper, wife of Mr. R. B. Streeper,53 words
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147 1940-12-27 3 f <From <>wn Correspondent) THANKS < CCa J hu^ ay Christmas Cheer Fund, a Pleasant surprise awaited the [■jw Portuguese fisherfolk of the Portugese Settlement, Malacca on Tuesday afternoon when Adjutant Matthews and Mrs. Matthews, of the Salvation Army, drove up in a car147 words
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Article259 1940-12-27 3 Sequel To Raid On P. T. Club j (From Our Own Reporter) Ipoh, Tuesday. DEMARKING that gambling among members was justified by the constitution of the club ana that the prosecution had not fully proved its case, Mr. P. F. Y. Radcliffe, in th e Police Court yesterday, acquitted and259 words
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Article434 1940-12-27 3 AT the prize giving of the Far Eastern th« f^° l > of Muslc held la »t week-end, PraS^ ing o W t re Q warded certificates I 0 001 Goh Swee Tiong. Lav Biau Saimnn F °H g Paul iTene KwT A™* a r rlet p434 words
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Article34 1940-12-27 3 News has been received in Ipoh of the dtath at Bournemouth of Mr. I. A. Shtpway, a former resident of Ipoh. Mr. Shipway was assistant traffic manager F.M 8. Railways, Ipoh, before hi« retirement.34 words
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Article, Illustration52 1940-12-27 3 THANKS TO YOU, these poor people of the Portuauese Settlement in Malacca enjoyed a cheerful Christmas the result? of th* Christmas Cheer Fund effort. Adjutant of theSa vatioi Army is seen above handing out a hamper, while belSwMrt r Mofthews is being surrounded by a crowd waiting52 words
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284 1940-12-27 3 (From Our Own Reporter) Kuala Lumpur, Thursday, announced by both the British Resident and the State Treasurer at the State Council budget meeting, thr Selangor Government is embarking, in the new year, on a scheme for the training of teachers for the Chinese vernacular284 words
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Article81 1940-12-27 3 (From Our Own Reporter) Afalacca, Thursday. rHRISTMAS in Malacca was v marred by a motor accident which resulted in one man being killed and four others being seriously injured. On Christmas afternoon a car •driven by a Sinhalese at Limbongan knocked down and killed a81 words
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Article80 1940-12-27 3 THE Straits Settlements Police Band will perform in pubMc under the direction of Mr J c Hitch. L.R.A.M.; A.R.C.M., R M.S M. on Thursday and on Jan. 14 at Telok Ayer at 6 p m on Jan. 7 and 16 at Katong Par* at 5.30 p.m.; on Jan.80 words
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Article51 1940-12-27 3 Sir of the seven Singapore Municipal «l tN° »s» »«s a l«».cll «r c?n»mdef o, onmwen») Mls V <«'lNl«l»n 44> m«s«o» »»<t lilts 7 w One «g/rQn, cl?.". i.< «s n lt O» u .'I./,..,,,..,. »t«« pmn> n» Ow ».»,a of lNf r«». No >« »«»«>ain< n>>. """ll ,s,>m cllivnsnm«,»l51 words
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Advertisement6 1940-12-27 3 CREASE SPOTS STAINS L DISAPPEARLIKE WITH6 words
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Advertisement141 1940-12-27 3 THE IMMEDIATE TONIC Amazing Scientific Discovery now revealed Vital strength and power fails as age advances. Once scientists thought there'was no hope. But now a wonderful new discovery proves that glands can be revived A secret glandular concentrate's?'—was discovered by a famous American Chemist. Now known •s Re-zex. Start taking141 words
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Advertisement386 1940-12-27 3 MENU FOR NEW YEAR j "Cape Berry*' Cocktail j j Mulligatawny Soup I j Fried Lemon Sole Fillets Tartar Sauce J I Roast Aylesbury Duck Apple Sauce j I Sugar Peas Steamed New Potatoes I j Iced Asparagus Tips I j Black Walnut Sundae Ice Cream j I Maple Syrup386 words
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Article15 1940-12-27 4 HOCKEY: S.C.R.C. v. Indian Army, S.C.R.C; S.C.C. v. Anglo-Chinese School Old Boys, S.C.C.15 words
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190 1940-12-27 4 THE Singapore Swimming Club held a successful children's gala at their pool yesterday. The Club record fcr the "iiiSalter Cup for boys under 14 years was broken by Peter Dyas who covered the length of the pool in 31 2 5 sees. Results were190 words
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Article, Illustration977 1940-12-27 4 gIGHT records were broken in the Singapore Chinese Athletic meeting which was held at Jalan Besar Stadium on Wed- I nesday and Thursday. On the first day Miss Chee Fong Vine of the Nanyang High School Old Girls' Association equalled the i All-China977 words
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757 1940-12-27 4 (From Our Own Reporter) Penang, Thursday. rpHE Penang Turf Club's X'mas-New Year meeting to-day opened in sunny weather and was favoured by a huge holiday crowd. The going was hard. The Penang course record for six furlongs was broken in the fifth race by Bridgelaw757 words
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Article57 1940-12-27 4 Total Pool $46,031. FIRST ($20,715) Cambalong ***** SECOND ($10,357) Perak ***** THIRD ($5,754) Just My Luck ***** STARTERS ($1,150 each). Straight Flight ***** Flying Scotsman ***** Topla ***** San Frisco ***** Old Cow ***** Nicotine ***** Very Dear ***** Courting ***** DOUBLE TOTES First double: 38 tickets $5257 words
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391 1940-12-27 4 FOLLOWING are the weights for to-morrow's races at Penang: HORSES, Class 3. Div. I—7 Furs. Westenra 9.0 Blaricum 8.3 The Cutter 813 Just My Luck 8.3 Ordination 8 13 Highland Beacon 8.3 Metro 812 Russian Rose 8.2 Cambalong 811 Vintage 8.1 Kalih 8.7 Nutcracker 8.1391 words
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Article130 1940-12-27 4 FOLLOWING are scratchings and order of mnning for to-mor-row's Penang races: Race 1: Ponies Class 2 Div. 1— 5'.. furs. Scratchings. Sheila II fall engagements). Race 2: Ponies Class 2 Div. 2— 5>2 fan. Scratchings. Nil. Race 3: Horses Class 4. Div. 3— 5i 2 furs. Scratchings. The Warrior.130 words
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Article33 1940-12-27 4 London, Dec. 27. DESULTS of rugby matches played 11 yesterday wereCardiff 16, Welsh XV 0 Gloucester 26, Army XV 3. Home Counties Public Schools 14, Rest of England Public Schools 3.33 words
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Article75 1940-12-27 4 again assertedI Ush Louis Blanc" in U fT rit y 0 last night at the Milling proved enSi' u arkfighter and d id n 0 t a^ y t th e betfe The fight was due caution, and sna.m/i d b v to. Shting S ASPS75 words
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Advertisement433 1940-12-27 4 W^^^m S0RES ZAM-BUK Heals Without A Scar. AS soon as you smear Zam-Buk on crippling leg so-es. abscesses or ulcers, quick, antiseptic fc^^^SflP^^^^Jl healing starts. This is because the valuable herbal I oils In Zam-Buk are readily absorbed into the \Mi1 tissues and get to the root of the trouble.433 words
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Advertisement64 1940-12-27 4 Has'just the right alkaline character to neutralise alterdinner acidity ©FgN S I N G A W A I E R Mineral Water fnm Ac Seletar Hutj Singapore BOTTLED BY Fraser Ncavc, Limited in im.i Eritain's Best. BICYCLE tHB M)l s WHICH EVERY BODJ Sole Agents. Kee Huat Radio 122-124, OrchardIWJ**64 words
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Miscellaneous22 1940-12-27 4 TIDE TABLE High Tides': TO-DAY: 8.52 a.m.. 9.3 ft.; 10.23 p.m., 8.9 ft. TO-MORROW: 9.40 a.m., 9.6 ft.; 11.11 p.m., 9.2 ft.22 words
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416 1940-12-27 5 CRIMINAL, BREACH OF TRUST ALLEGED (From Our Own Reporter) WHOLE day was taken n Anson Thursday. of the case in which Ng Kok f rel minary hearin K charge of the Teluk Anson Branch of thTT in Banking Corporation, stands charged with erseas Chinese criminal416 words
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120 1940-12-27 5 Reuter. 0Trm=» London, Dec. 25 ver 30 Japanese warcraft of various sorts have been destroyed by Chinese artillery in thoast few months along the lower reaches of the Yangtse river, according to an official telegram from Chungking. B Chinese military sources, which UK quoted inReuter. - 120 words
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Article31 1940-12-27 5 Mr. T. B. Breshahan, Chief Gaoler, Alor Star Gaol, has returned from long fnr hf«T A s?* wno w »s acting for him, has returned to the Convict Establishment, Taiping. wmvict31 words
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Article269 1940-12-27 5 At> itu* London, Dec. 26. J)R. BENES, the Czechoslovak President, broadcasting 55"! London yesterday, said: IXinng the course of the last tew months, war conditions have changed to such an extent that a German victory is definitely impossible. Germany will not subdue Britain. •'German dictatorship269 words
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Article103 1940-12-27 5 Reuter. Vichy, Dec. 26. PHANCE'S National Consultative Assßmbly will soon be instituted, according to a Lyons 4 despatch. The Figaro, commenting on it says that the majority of the members of the Ass?mbly will be nominated by the Chief of State and will be responsibleReuter. - 103 words
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876 1940-12-27 5 0 Dec. 25. t i messages fwm Cabij net Ministers in charep nf fighting services were broldcit entertainment for H M Forces abroad. r~ M J' 4* v Alexander, the First if** of the Admiralty said- "On oehalf of the Board of the Admir876 words
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52 1940-12-27 5 T ur B London, Dec. 26. HE total ordinary revenue to Dec. 21 was £719,029,529 compared with £534,506,516 the same a /ear ago, including from income tax and surtax against £114,416,000 The expenditure was £?\gSo??i 10 *Z mP red With including £2,390,34« 499 £639,06252 words
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512 1940-12-27 5 Reuter. j New york, Dec. 26. I gDITORIALS in Scripps-Howard newspapers say :—"We would hate to be in Mussolini's spot right now, for Mr. Churchill has all the art which made the Roman citizen turn on the Brutu.s they had cheered onlyReuter. - 512 words
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Advertisement68 1940-12-27 5 EVE EXAMINATIONS. E V E G L A S 8 S S. EXCLUSIVELY. Personalised Service ||W bv a duly qualified /5^^^ licensed and register- ff «1 practitioner with l^tSjBSf legal qualifications. mm^ THOMPSON OPTICAL CO. 4. ARCADE BLDG., PHONE 3002. R A. Thompson, Dr. of Ocular Science. 35 years' European68 words
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Advertisement164 1940-12-27 5 jSjg£i^^^<;oLbleaf I PURE CEYLON TEA taste knows neither fron- j growth in popularity rests. Would you clean yQjsr teeth with a Yet how many people use a harsh tooth cleaner which Pushing ingredient which cannot scratches their teeth in iust sc t !i* l Tbax B **y bring the same164 words
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Article90 1940-12-27 6 Opinion QFFICIAL pronouncements on defence matters have so often been couched in somewhat ambiguous language that His Excellency Sir Shenton Thomas' frank and unequivocal description of the measures being taken, or are about to be taken, to prepare the country to meet any emergency will be welcomed all90 words
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Article152 1940-12-27 6 THE plan of action outlined by Sir Shenton Thomas sounds the knell of a period of quiescence in respect of civilian protective measures, and marks a new stage of "full steam ahead" for complete preparedness which is more in keeping with the trend of world events. The152 words
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Article141 1940-12-27 6 WHAT little we have so far done to promote A.R.P. services has not even touched the fringe of this immense problem, rendered all the more difficult by the bewildering variety of our population, the multiplicity of languages, and, aoove all, the possible lack of mass discipline. A giant141 words
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Article182 1940-12-27 6 IJITLER seems to have lost faith in Mussolini and is now looking round for a new friend. At first he angled for Soviet Russia, but Stalin was too shrewd for him. Later he turned his attention to the Balkan States of Bulgaria and Yugoslavia, through the offices182 words
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Article, Illustration1788 1940-12-27 6 A man living in the capital of the British Empire writes a letter to a friend of his in Singapore. And in the letter he tells him all about YOUR letter from Singapore reached me this morning. I didn't have time to reply during the day,1,788 words
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Article597 1940-12-27 6 THE F.M.S. R having a busy time this because thousands of no] makers will be takin» advance of the single-fare-double-jourrL concession to visit various in Malaya. wnls The outward journey will l. from the 23rd to the 28th and return journey from the 25th the 28th These597 words
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Advertisement221 1940-12-27 6 I CONCESSION TICKETS AT ORDINARY SIIYGLE FARE FOR DOUBLE JOURNEY ARE AVAILABLE DURING CHRISTMAS NEW YEAR HOLIDAYS by RAILWAY. TRAVEL BY RAIL. ——i—■ »v«v FROM |U DECEMBER 104/106 ROBINSON RD. TELEPHONE 4275 REFRACTING aw MANUFACTURING OPTICIANS rang gg GRIPE MIXTURE When new born and or children show disinclination for food,221 words
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Advertisement58 1940-12-27 6 I TO ALL OUR PATRONS wc extend The Compliments of the Season and wish you all A HAPPY NEW YEAR MAY WE ALSO EXPRESS OUR DEEP APPRECIATION FOR YOUR CONSTANT SUPPORT DURING THE PAST TWELVE MONTHS AND THE HOPE OF BEING OF FURTHER SERVICE TO YOU IN THE COMING YEAR58 words
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Article124 1940-12-27 7 Reuter. S Cairo, Dec. 26. A successful British raid A east of Kassala, to whfch S a number of casualties was S 'nfhcted on the enemy is i announced in a (i HQ. com munique. No change 'is re Ported in Libya and on the iReuter. - 124 words
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Article35 1940-12-27 7 London, Dec. 27. JAIONG the Christmas presents re- reived by the Queen was a ,'il ke 1 of ?£es fr °m Coventry lesldents in recognition of the Mac icaJ sympathy by Their WaS b mb35 words
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379 1940-12-27 7 REGULAR P ?Sp^!l THE FRONT ~J" ENS > DEC 26. T E ITALIAN ARMV THE CAMPAIGN in ACTIVITIES DURING AIR MINISTRY to£S£ IS E VEALED IN AN OPERATIONS FR 0 rN0 L V. T 7 IN T0 'wxT" during"tU a X a,0 A e379 words
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Article92 1940-12-27 7 Reuter. Am London, Dec 2« JPPeal to friends of Ireland in BSHS broaden to the Dnited states a N^iSS asked for foodstuffs th press campaign tLI lI FVJft jalera declared inai at no time had there hPPn friction between Eire andl b35 gerent Governments there hadReuter. - 92 words
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96 1940-12-27 7 Reuter. Tl we London. Dec. 25. HE Quisling party in Norway has been given a time limit by the Germans within which it must show that it is capable of uniting the Norwegians, according to a .patch to the Norwegian telegraDh [agency. 6 p TheReuter. - 96 words
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105 1940-12-27 7 London, Dec 26. THE Colonial Office has suggested that some experienced Trade Unionists, with their intimate knowledge of the movement in Britain, might give valuabJe help as Government labour officers dealing with native labour questions and advising native unions in the Crown Colonies and protectorates.105 words
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Article229 1940-12-27 7 London, Dec. 26. > i THOUGH arms workers were i officially on holiday on J Christmas Day, key men in some factories worked long i hours to do vital repair and m l^' e n*ttce work. Machines that had hardly stopped s*nce the speed-up following229 words
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Article190 1940-12-27 7 Reuter. T« W Lcndoa, Dec. 26. HERE was only slight enemy air activity during daylight yesterday over Britain. A Home Security communique reports that there were a few enemy aircraft over the Orkneys and off the Scottish coast. One enemy plane was shot down mReuter. - 190 words
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Article41 1940-12-27 7 Mr. N. F. untitled of untitled .ate Bruas, has received news of rn#» death of his father. Mr P. cSloh awd SLt° n Dec 18 The deceased leaves behind four sons, three of whom are n rllatfv a cs. and maDy41 words
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328 1940-12-27 7 Reuter. PERFECT "INVASION WEATHER" THE STRAITS OF DOVER DURING ffIWRTMic HEAVILY ARMED GUARDS WERE DOU^L THE POSSIBILITY OF A LIGHTNING GERMAN THRm? S? U SEA BLANKET F MI «T COVERIS^THE Picked troops combed the beaches, while crews of lone range guns were ready forReuter. - 328 words
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308 1940-12-27 7 Reuter. •THE R.A.F. PILOTS PLAYED THE OF FATHER CHRISTMAS OVER CORFU, DROPPING REDS OF GIFTS FOR CITIZENS WHO HaS oEStn BEEN RAIDED BY THE ITALIAN ADS FORCE MAJORITY OF THE GIFTS WERE FOR CHILDREN IE£ BRITISH BOMBERS, FLYING LOW, DROPPED THE^ UNDLES ,N PARKSReuter. - 308 words
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Advertisement171 1940-12-27 7 COMMERCIAL SV1IBCT8 ENROL NOW Enrolments are now being lor the commencement of classes during December for the *****41 L e b a Iec 0 ts:- ining ln thC f0U0^ All London Chamber of Commerce 1941 examination subjects. London Matriculation June 1941 and January 1942. School Certificate Examination, December, 1941. All171 words
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Advertisement196 1940-12-27 7 I We can solve I your Catering I Problems VWE will cater for any function—big: or small telephone your particulars and leave the rest to us. We assure you of our best services at all times. TELEPHONE The Caterin Department is 50 under direct European superO 9 4 vision. ROBINSON'S196 words
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Advertisement312 1940-12-27 8 The Whole Town's Flocking to see it! It's GRAND!! I Enjoy the Best CIDITAT o,ida> T rr,Av n Town Ml M \W MJ l SHOWS:—II A.M.. 3.15, —6.15 9.15 The BEST of all the grand "Hardy Family" stories LEWIS MICKEY V V JL mi STONE-ROONEY CECILIA FAY 4 J^^M^t^ PARKER-HOLDEN312 words
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Advertisement255 1940-12-27 8 The DOROTHY LAMOUR of the PHILIPPINES! She's Coming to the CAPITOL New Year's Eve (WES. NEXT) at MIDNIGHT in a glowing Romance of the Tropics The Finest Picture ever produced in the Philippine Islands. With the Stars of "Zamboanga.". All-Talking Singing 1 I 1 1 i—LMATINEES J To-morrow and Sun255 words
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Advertisement131 1940-12-27 8 COMEDY DRAMA Opening To-day 'j£ jjk 2 SHOWS DAILY 1 At 6.15 9.15 p.m. BMTlf!^Bl£ j ALHAMBRA Mill hum ■■ill I I I mi Mm, i Associated British Fihn Distributors present GORDON HARKER in "SALOON BAR" with ELIZABETH ALL AX Mervyn Johns and Joyce Barbour SOMETHINC MORE THAN JUST A131 words
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Article261 1940-12-27 9 Axr < London, Dec. 25. interesting enquiry, carried Puhi?. the British Institute of fudjic Opinion—an independent ?PSSfSS£ the methods 2; Q 7l e lup surve ys in the United States—shows not only that broadly speaking, rationing has been successful in securing a rough distributive justice, on! of261 words
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Article76 1940-12-27 9 M Avr London. Dec. 26. ANY hosts gave X'mas hospitality to British and Allied troops in the country, guests being nominated by the War Office or by their Commanders. Twenty-four Canadian and New zE5?5S soldier took X'mas dinner with Mr. Clive Brook, the film actor76 words
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Advertisement261 1940-12-27 9 to morrow T °e Season's Creetinps v ocwck To All O ur p atmnc S moo SHIRLEY TEMPI F ■cmKLt JACK OAKIE CHARLOTTE GREENWOOD k r UN SONCS! MIRTH IT I melody! nJiz^n _■——■-■^.^j Cw Av*m»e" S I Wouldn't Toke I Hitler and Mussolini I A Million" Italians on thTr£n261 words
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Advertisement444 1940-12-27 9 Public Notices Inters Due 20th g Ti_!"un l*22to er eby KivenThat the days inclusive. 1)0111 C H. OOLDIE, Municipal Secretary. NOTICE Aa^ IC is nereb y ive n that I Aaron Manasseh, am the taMni T ITS* 1 of the said 1 firSt btain 19 gf ted this 24th day444 words
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Advertisement261 1940-12-27 9 I THEIR US,C I THE BEST BAND IN THF towm I DREW THE BIGGEST Xm S CROWDS I WoRder could not be Accommodated I TEA DANTE J^ "VV X j I CARNIVAL NIGHT I ntvv HONOUR OF HIS MAJESTY'S I II NAVY, ARMY, AIR FORCE VOLUNTEERS NOTE Fr^",oTh h fift*261 words
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Advertisement290 1940-12-27 9 IT S MAS TIME SO I I BW M»Arf ,OM I I ITS ™E TO BREAK I I AWAY! j j UP GLOOM! WE STARTED WITH "A CUCKOO IN THE NEsl AND "CHARLEY'S BIG HEARTED AUNT" Noi WE ARE GOING TO KICK OLD MAN GLOO I IN THE PANTS WITH290 words
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Obituary33 1940-12-27 10 1 Domestic Occurrence DEATH. )LTVE VANDERPOT, aged iy 2 years (daughter of Mr. Mrs. L. T. Vanderput), died in the General Hospital at 4.20 p.m. yesterday. Burial to-day at 5 p.m Bidadjvi Cemetery.33 words
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Advertisement650 1940-12-27 10 tN^^I^l^Nlllls^ Situations Vacant WANTED Lady Teachers. School certificate with oral. Salary MO p.in Commencing Jan. '41. Apply Box 947. Malaya Tribune. Singapore. (No. 931F) WANTED Agents for Watches. Pood beverage and Oats Box 927 Malaya Tribune. Singapore (No 874F) SALES-BOYS Needed Apply personally at 45. Malay Btreet, Kuala Lumpur. *20F)650 words
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Advertisement852 1940-12-27 10 Wanted PLANTED second hand Concrete Mixers 'n good condition. Reply Meeuse. Rex Fotel. (No. 862F) WANTED HAKKA TUITION. exchanged <«r Hokchew, Mandarin. etc. Box 319. i Valaya Tribune, Singapore. (No. 849F) I WANTED HAKKA LESSONS. Three hours. J weekly. State remuneration. Box 921/ rtalaya Tribune, Singapore. (No. 850F) WANTED to852 words
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Advertisement831 1940-12-27 10 Photography YOUR PHOTOS painted t>y qualified artbt In Lllywhite Studio, Singapore, Teiepl one 6601. (No. 813F) Stamps STAMPS COLLECTION. Come to The Continental Stamp Mart. 79, North Bridge Road. Singapore. (Wo. B»orj Board And Residency "TENBY" Institution Hill, Singapore. English board-residence centrally situated. MS Good cooking and personal supervsion. One831 words
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Advertisement857 1940-12-27 10 Professional TREATMENT CURES for I^JPf 08 Diabetes, Paralysis. Urinary. Skin Dlseases, Nervous trouble. Loss of Manhood etc Cures Guaranteed. Oriental Herbalists. 243; Middle Road, Dial 8053. (No. JB7F) j WHY SUFFER SILENTLY from Chronic Diseases when you can be cured privately by correspondence. Cures already numerous, have been steadily increasing857 words
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Advertisement562 1940-12-27 10 Business Opportunities WANTED working partner with $10,000!-, $15.000. —by an import-export concern. Chinese with business acumen and understand books preferred. Apply Box No. 936, Malaya Tribune, Singapore. {.No. POOF; Financial VACANCY in 1941 for financier. Sound Investment and permanent employment if desired. Share half profit. APP I personally 22C. Winchester562 words
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Advertisement106 1940-12-27 10 SINGAPORE IMPROVEMENT TRUST Tenders are invited for the reconstruction of forty eight houses at Pekin Street, China Street, Church Street and Telok Ayer Street. Plans, Specification and Form of Tender may be obtained at the Office of the Singapore Improvement Trust on payment of a deposit of $50 which will106 words
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Advertisement42 1940-12-27 10 FOR CLEAR 0 N EFFICIENT REPRODICII" Try "FW Rad, Sole Agents: vn\G HOE BOON LEOM«. SINGAPORE Distributors: RADIO ft GENERA AGENCY, Kuala Lumpur. THE RADIO ft SOW' SERVICE, foitm Taiping, Perak. R<>d3k Wellesley and AJJjr»" CHOP HUP SOON \M£ Kuala Dungun, Trends42 words
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Miscellaneous1325 1940-12-27 10 TO-DAY'S ItAliioj SINGAPORE centr^ ondon KHPI 30.86 metre. •MM <31.32 m.); GSD U.ItU 'V*S!S M ZHP3 41.18 metres (T.li m|cs) 11 86 mc;. (25.29 m > rip s3 l >5 ose morning). GSH 21.47 mcs m n W m. ZHL7 ZHPI ZHP3. mcis (19.66 m.); GSJI 21 GSI a.m. GSN1,325 words
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Article88 1940-12-27 11 Frcn our Financial Correspondent Singapore, Monday market was generally j Christmas eve. In tins c ime into demand with a •mber taken at $1.2834, with satisfied at the close advance*! to 235. 6d., .vas a small turnqver in g a K;.mpars. interest was shown in hares88 words
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Article23 1940-12-27 11 Singapore, Friday. Trices of tin and rubber in Singapore at noon today were:— RUBBER s 38%, Sellers 38V«. 1 TIN 123 words
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Article133 1940-12-27 11 (From Our Ow n Correspondent I Ihe rubber S Perous year fo to^?arg"% t 0 cemr n d t er t h Wm DrewnttS i quantity re- "Tar 1940 th^ 8 flrs f ci ht months of avtrage 1 Quotation to against BY h per133 words
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Article318 1940-12-27 11 (From Our Own Correspondent) W HTTr 4U London, Sept. 2. HILE there are indications in the United States that the "recently made contracts for the supply of rubber by Britain are considered excellent, doubts appear in somfe quarters as to whether the agreements will actually be carried318 words
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194 1940-12-27 11 (Prom Our Own Correspondent) London. Oct. 12. HE quickened American demand Dri^ S n^ d t the rec overy of tin prices on the London Metal ExSfflLiSP Fin ancial Times). *SS3f att rl bute «>e improvement the freer granting of §S2h f»""Mj to the194 words
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Obituary762 1940-12-27 11 1 LARGE gathering of friends, in- eluding representatives of churches, organisations and members of various racial communities, was present at Bidadari at the funeral of the late Mrs. Chen Hui Ming, mother of Dr. Chen Su Lan, on Dec. 23. The service was conducted762 words
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Advertisement152 1940-12-27 11 BABY'Sv CONSTIPATION SERIOUS IF NEGLECTED < Baby's daily movements are som of which absolutely brack must be kept, when s something must be done Constipation is serious John T. Reid of Hespeler, Onl Canada, has this to say: I' ng had seven children and ised Baby's Own Tablets even, I152 words
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Advertisement233 1940-12-27 11 THE MERCANTILE BANK OF INDIA (TRUSTEES) LIMITED Guaranteed and Controlled by THE MERCANTILE RANK OF INDIA, LIMITED. rhe Company, which is incorporat ed in the S.S. and registered as a Trust Company, undertakes the following duties:— EXECUTOR &OR TRUSTEE OF A WTLL, ADMINISTRATOR OF ESTATE OF DECEASED PERSON TRUSTEE OF233 words
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Advertisement263 1940-12-27 11 STEAMER SAILINGS BRITISH INDIA PASSENGER FREIGHT SERVICES For all information apply to: P. O. S. N. Co., The Agent, Coli.ver Quay, Tel. 59«1. BJ.S.N. CO., BOUSTEAD CO., LTD., Tel. 5497. BJ.S.N. CO. (APCAR) LINE) For HONGKONG, SHANGHAI MOJI, KOBE, OSAKA. For PENANG, RANGOON CALCUTTA. Regular Sailings: Special Holiday Return Tickets263 words
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Advertisement355 1940-12-27 11 BRITISH INDIA The best possible services are being maintained by The P. 0. S. N. Coy. froiii the Straits to their usual ports of call in China, I India Ceylon and the United Kingdom. Passengers are requested to registei their requirements but under present circumstances sailings are perforce restricted. Special355 words
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153 1940-12-27 12 Reuter. London, Dec. 26. "\yE shall seize every opportunity, on all fronts, to press on to victory with the same vigour shown in the Middle East ani shall face the coming year resolute and confident." So stated Mr. Churchill, replying to the goodwill ChristmasReuter. - 153 words
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Article119 1940-12-27 12 Reuter. Masuru (Basutolandi, Dec. 27. SSEISSO Griffith, paramount chief of Basutoland, one of the most loyal suppcrterJ of the Empire's war effort, died in hospital yesterday after a short illness. Seeisso Griffith succeeded his father Griffith Lerothodi last February. At Griffith Lerothcdi's funeral, his two sons. SeeissoReuter. - 119 words
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Article51 1940-12-27 12 A meeting of the General Malay Committee of the Malaya Patriotic Fund will be held at "Sementara," the residence of Capt. Hashim, St. Michael's Road, on Sunday 29th at 10 a.m., to close the accounts of the collections up to date, and to start a new account for51 words
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Article, Illustration256 1940-12-27 12 A JOLLY Boxing Day tiffin party followed by a film 4, the Capitol Theatre was given for 75 airmen of t'n 1 and R.A.A.F. by Mr. Julius S. Fisher. Miss Dorothy rt!' Mr. G. H. Kiat and Mr. Robert Fisher, at the Capitol restJ yesterday. Miss256 words
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Article115 1940-12-27 12 Reuter. London, D2c. 27. THE suspicion that the enemy may have manufactured "evidence" to suggest that R.A.F. planes bombed Swiss territory was voiced in authoritative quarters in London yesterday. The Swiso General Staff communique stated that foreign planes flew over Swiss territory on Christmas EveReuter. - 115 words
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Article72 1940-12-27 12 Reuter. Berlin. Dec. 27. ADMIRAL Darlan, the French Minister of the Navy, returned the Vichy from Paris yesterday acco c ing to an official German news agency report from Geneva. Immediately after his arrival, he had a long talk with Marshal Petain and afterwards a conference with theReuter. - 72 words
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Article33 1940-12-27 12 Reuter. Tokyo, Dec. 26. "INCREASINGLY cordial relations between our empire and the f reaty powers" were a matter for satisfaction, declared the Emperor when h« formally opened the seven-ty-sixth session of the Diet.—Reuter.Reuter. - 33 words
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Article27 1940-12-27 12 London, Dec. 26. THE War Office announces that by an agreement with the Canadian Government, a Canadian Corps has now be?n formed in this country—British Wireless. J27 words
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Article127 1940-12-27 12 Reuter. I Berlin, Dec. 27. UITLER spent Christmas with th° I" German armed forces in "the west" and, on Christmas Eve. I attended a celebration of workers Inear a heavy long-range battery. He expressed complete con fid j ence in victory during a rpeech, says the GermanReuter. - 127 words
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Article67 1940-12-27 12 Reuter. London rw THE Canadian I 1 .Air Vice-Marsha! Brcadm f arrived in England to in discussions now proc. official circles in London da's war effort, an imnS factor of which i, the |Of the Empire Air scheme. Air Vice-Marsha i ncr was accompanied byReuter. - 67 words
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83 1940-12-27 12 London, Dec 27 »pHE Secretory of r\ H Colonies. Lord Lloyd, has ft N children of Nch Rhodesia for l their own Christmas presents to cntribate £140 for British children in t fo' bombed areas. He says "It will bring happtoqi to many children who arc83 words
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Advertisement153 1940-12-27 12 All smart men use Anzora for o their hair. And the smart man always gars the best job. Anzora is the finest, most healthful dressing P**"» tar the hair you can T T buy. And it keeps J the head coo/. f MASTER YOUR ABSBM HAIR w|T h cream) ANZORA,153 words
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Advertisement168 1940-12-27 12 m-Sm PROF. ILMUDDLV W' (Psychologist) I 3 T*s| ver 37 s"«™ of study In East and West, so you will rati* reliable and instructive idvrci to all who are ln troubb regarding. Business, Donatio. Finance, Health, Travelling, Marriage and lore fairs, etc. Strictly confidential Cod"|» tlon Dally 9.00 to 7.00168 words
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