Morning Tribune, 30 December 1939
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Title Section14 1939-12-30 1 THE MORNING TRIBUNE Vol. 4— No. 281. SINGAPORE, SATUKDAY, December :W), VXVX FIVE CENTS.14 words
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Article711 1939-12-30 1 H. L. Hopkin - H. L. Hopkin On leer Not To Be Rationed: Good News For Us All: The King 44. London, Dec. 15. i THKY say that thousands of Londoners made their way to the rest when war began. A tfood nany of them have returned, and m my case there711 words
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146 1939-12-30 1 Three Killed In U-Boat Attack 31,000-Ton Vessel Of H.M.S. Malaya Class LONDON, DEC. 29. THE ALMIRALTY ANNOUNCED THIS AFTERNOON THAT A BRITISH BATTLESHIP HAS BEEN TORPEDOED BY A GERMAN U-BOAT, BUT IS SAFE AND PROCEEDING ON HER COURSE. a The following communique was issued: "A146 words
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Article30 1939-12-30 1 London, Dec. 29: The Minister oC Supply. Mr. Burein. announced today that the French Minister of Munitions is visiting London m January to confer on supply matters. ReuterReuter - 30 words
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Article10 1939-12-30 1 Amsterdam, Dec. 29. mmm railed on.- ReuterReuter - 10 words
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Article111 1939-12-30 1 GERMANY RECALLS ROME ENVOY London Dec. 29 RUMOURS ol a fresh peace move an.Mn< from the Pope's visit to the King of Italy and the return of the German Ambassador m Rome to Berlin have been noted In London, but, state*. Reuter'rf diplomatic correspondent, no official Information or comment whateverReuter - 111 words
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Article24 1939-12-30 1 B London. i> Ilie first shipments of clothing tronx Britain tor Poiisn refugee* have now th;tn 100. (.mo article^ of cioili.iiK m? on ReuterReuter - 24 words
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Advertisement40 1939-12-30 1 On Other Pages l-Boat Skipper's Savagery 2 Fighting In Finland 5 Municipal Meeting 6 People Places 7 Women's Page x Japanese Dilemma 9 Picture Page 10 11 Cinemas Shipping Page 13 Graphic Story Of Robbery JJ Finance M Singapore Boxinc40 words
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Advertisement39 1939-12-30 1 —WISHING ALL OUR— PAST, PRESENT and FUTURE CUSTOMERS a really bright, HAPPY, CAREFREE, and TRULY PROSPEROUS NEW YEAR thanking them for their valued patronage which we trust will be continued throughout the coming year mm mm% ■^-.li— SINGAPORE ilimni39 words
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605 1939-12-30 2 CAVIfiFRY OF U-BOAT SKIPPER One Of Darkest Pages In History Of Sea Warfare London, Dec. 29. THE full story is now revealed of the sinking m the Bay of Biscay of the British steamer Uskmouth, which after dodging three torpedoes fired withoutB.O.W. - 605 words
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Article49 1939-12-30 2 Reuter Copenhagen, Dec. 29. A big round-up of foreigners is being carried out here. Arrests were made In a big police raid last night. It is declared that foreigners have, to a great extent, been evading regulations under which they must register with the authorities.-Reuter - 49 words
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87 1939-12-30 2 SUPPORT FOR 65,000 -TON BATTLESHIPS vtasningum, we. ~3. IT IS believed that Navy officials are ready to support the proposal, if and when made, to start building at least four 65.000--ton battleships m the next few years. Naval experts argue that at a cost of £32 millions each, they wouldReuter - 87 words
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Article107 1939-12-30 2 London, Dec THE distinguished Hying medal ha. 1 been awarded to air gunner Char,* Ronald Driver, aged 18. of Stockton the part he played m the air battle oil Heligoland Bight on Dec 18 Special reference is mad e m the on cial report cfReuter - 107 words
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Article66 1939-12-30 2 v^mu. ute. :g Three of the crew of a German jlaue mjoi dov>a by a Royal Air Force plane over the North Bea on Wednesday were landed at Kopervik on thf Norwegian coast by a Swedish steamer o-day. They were rescued after being afloat IReuter - 66 words
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94 1939-12-30 2 London, Dec. 29. ■JHE Minister of Supply, Mr. Leslie Burgin, to-day announced that m some cases gun production had increased eight times since the outbreak of war, while the output of shells had doubled m the same period, representing m output ten timesReuter - 94 words
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Article336 1939-12-30 2 London, Dec. 29. rpHE Food Ministry's announce. ment of the definite date for rationing of butter, bacon and sugar found the 'public fully prepared for this measure, and it is recognised, although these are the first rations m Britain, that they will not be the last.B.O.W. - 336 words
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Advertisement52 1939-12-30 2 NOTICE CONSUMERS OF L LSO.PP BEE B IN SINGAPORE I are notiffrd that the retail selling prices are as I I follows until further notice:— I I For I dozen Quarts $0.90 I I For 1 dozen Pints $4.00 I ICALDBECK MACGREGOR CO., LTD. I I 201, CANTONMENT ROAD I52 words
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442 1939-12-30 3 SOVIETS MASS TROOPS ON CENTRAL SOUTH FRONTS Attackers Suffer Food Shortage In North Helsinki, Dec. 29. coVIET troops are said to be massing on two fronts on the central front near Soumussalmi and on the southern end of the Mannerheim Line on the Karelian Isthmus. Many towns m southern FinlandReuter - 442 words
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Article186 1939-12-30 3 H. L HOPKIN - H. L HOPKIN Siren*. Hooter*. Whistles Banned (Special Cable By I London, Dec. 20. AS much interest has been created m Britain as m France by the A arrival of Indian troops on the Western Front. Coming so soon after the arrival of Canadian and186 words
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Article52 1939-12-30 3 Wellington. Dat. 29. Increases m pay for Ni-w '^land forces overseas, ranging from 1 w. daily for colonels to 6d. daily for pri vates. ate announced oy the Defence Minister Mr. .Tones. A colonel's pay If increased to ns 6d and a private's to 7s.Reuter - 52 words
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Article34 1939-12-30 3 Exchange Restrictions In Sweden London. Dec. 29. I nANKS m Sweden have decided to pay P out foreign exchange only lor cjmr 'mercial purposes m future, Itpm fo? the 'transfer of capital abroad- ReuterReuter - 34 words
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Article146 1939-12-30 3 RUSSIAN OFFICER'S CONFESSIONS Copenhagen Dec 29. EXTRACTS from the diary of a Russian officer killed m Finland are published m the Berlingske Tidende. The first entry, dated Nov. 10. says that the officers of the company have been stationed on th«. Finnish frontier for a fortnight, having participated m theReuter - 146 words
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Article80 1939-12-30 3 Paris, Dec. 29. MILITARY operations on the Westm em front are virtually at a standstill as a result of snow and fog, which are keeping planeson both sides on the ground, while the infantry are doing their best to keep themselves warm. The Germans sent outReuter - 80 words
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Article49 1939-12-30 3 London, Dec. 28. Renter's special correspondent witn the B.E.F. reports that from the middr of January, the personnel who arrived m France before the end of Octobei will be on leave list. Hitherto home leave has only been. 7vT who arrived before available to mom September ReuterReuter - 49 words
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Article42 1939-12-30 3 f OMMENTING on -rivalof India,. 1 lr rn^torv o the .seas by the writes:- II •"•r^Sii be contested, the Allied O|» t f,Sg 1 if l i| cSS<Uan, Auspoints. *.*4-iM nf these troops' mv threat to then baieiy. ReuterReuter - 42 words
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Article65 1939-12-30 3 Tokyo. Dee. 29 JAPANESE held diipat< hos quoted by Dumei Agency state that Oilmm air base establishments In and near Langchow, .apital of Kutisu Province, wrre destroyed m mass air attacks on Tuosduy. Wednesday and Ttiursday The raids, u-hich Wtre carried >ut by rombinrd natil andReuter - 65 words
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Article37 1939-12-30 3 Pnris. Ixv 29 It is learned that the Pan-Ami note on the violation of th. mantli :s€curity zone m the Graf Spce chasr has Yscvn rrcrivfd at the Qual dOr say and will be carefully examine! ReuterReuter - 37 words
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Advertisement381 1939-12-30 3 PUBLIC NOTICES GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION H Tenders will be receive l lrcm t a P" proved Contractors only at the Settlement Engineers Office, up to noon of the 4th January, 1940 for Oti following works: o r h I 1 Disposal of dredgings from Grao Dredger No. 1 during 1940 I381 words
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239 1939-12-30 4 Local Men And Higher Posts Singapore, Friday. TRIBUTE to the efficiency of officers recruited from the locallyborn and It the wisdom of the Municipal advancement scheme was paid by Mr. L. Rayman at to-days meeting of the Commissioners when he reported on the success attained239 words
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Article71 1939-12-30 4 Convicted On Lottery Charge Singapore, Friday. Sentence was postponed a week m me case m which Phen Thiam Son? a 20-year old Teochew. was convicted by r >Ku Watsoa m l te Third Police Court this morning on a charge of as.s^ting m carrying on a chap-jee-kee iottery m North71 words
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Article115 1939-12-30 4 Singapore. Friday. CINGAPORE'S detective force *J to-day lost one of its fingerprint experts m the death this afternoon m hospital of one of its members, who was found early this morning beside a 15-year-old girl m a room m Tanjong Pagar district, both suffering from burns115 words
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Article31 1939-12-30 4 The annual meeting of the Khens Keow Coffee Shop Association will be held on Monday, at the Association's premises, at 2 pm. Ail members are •cordially invited. t31 words
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186 1939-12-30 4 Malaya for the wonderful example of courage and determination shown by the fighting forces, and hearty good wishes for the New Year. In all, the sum of £105,000 has n^w been sent Home by the Malaya Patriotic Fund. A man nf t f M186 words
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Article81 1939-12-30 4 C_^ Singapore, Friday. HOO KIAN TEE, a middle-aged Chinese, pleaded guilty m the fourth court this morning to a charge of distilling samsu m Jurong Road on Dec. 20. It was stated that a party of revenue officers went to the Bth milestone Jurong Road,81 words
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353 1939-12-30 4 TWO FINE FILMS COMING TO THE ALHAMBRA I CuvAuo^ --*<jL'Axw DARTICTLARLY moving m t times is the film history nf v Edith Cavell. which 55***?"; showing at the Alhambr a ye.s t e P rH and which commences screening next week. Magnificently portrayed by v Neagle Nurse Cavell, whose st,^353 words
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Article154 1939-12-30 4 JESSIE MATTHEWS has one of the brightest parts m her bright career i -Climbing High," which opened at the Pavilion last night. This is a story of a girl from Canada who ialls m love with a wealthy ma.i without realising who he is. There154 words
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Article124 1939-12-30 4 Singapore, Friday. CONVICTED on a charge of theft of v a bottle of milk and a pail from the nve-foot way of the Amber Mansions m Orchard Road m the early hours ol this morning, Lai Ah Seng, a 46-year old Cantonese, had sentence deferred a week124 words
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Advertisement237 1939-12-30 4 I TRADEBARGAINS j FORSALIT" BARGAINS Read this page of Special Trade Bargains appearing m the Morning Tribune every Saturday You| grassy are iookinß f3r H OPTICAL Whatever your optical uequiremenTs ...NAN-SIN has exactly what you want plus efficiency and economy. Ring up 6363 for a convenient appointment complete satisfaction guaranteed237 words
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Advertisement54 1939-12-30 4 Silvikrin treatment restores the hair-formmgr tissues to normal < n Th° nS M Write for free booklS The Natural Way of Hair Culture SILVIKRIN I settinß. Also protects the ScalD free from Dandruff and Lo s f of Hair. F Ttnr all <T hemistS High-Cla S Stores and Hair-dressers. Sole54 words
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600 1939-12-30 5 EX-GRATIA PAYMENTS TO MUNICIPAL STAFF PRESIDENT STATES HIS VIEWS I Singapore, Friday. /ERGENT views were expressed by the Commissioners at their meeting to-day, when the question of forfeiture of an ex-em-vee's donation from the Provident Fund came up for consideration. The question arose out of a case m which a600 words
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Article125 1939-12-30 5 Singapore, Friday OEYERAL important committee de- cbions were confirmed b> the Commissioners ax l c them meeting held to-day. Among tnem are not prepared BsSgSW •md Irwell Bank Road. Boxing Arena n t t r the building I Sanction w^ given to of an open air Doxin& waiv ing125 words
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Article93 1939-12-30 5 Work Of Municipal Committees Singapore, Friday. XO expedite the work of committee 1 No. 4, Mr. Tan Chm Tuan, .peaking at to-day's meeting of the Commissioners, suggested i that t*o meetings should be scheduled eacn month for that committee. He moved a motion to that effect but the motion was93 words
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49 1939-12-30 5 Singapore, Frldaj FE Commi sioners at a meeting day confirmed a committee decision that there was "no Justification at present for the grant of cost of living allowances" to the Municipal clerical staff. Allowances to labourers and artl on an approved .scale were sanction -rt49 words
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103 1939-12-30 5 COMMISSIONERS AND POSTER ADVERTISING Singapore, Friday AN the motion of Mr. Yap Pheng V Geek, the Commissioners are to 'consider the principle of whether /•poster advertisements should be^allowed to sully the beauty of tke city^ A standing committee had recom mended that the display of advertiw(en side walls of houses103 words
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Advertisement26 1939-12-30 5 I OF GREAT AC E J I fl -ISTILLERS .^Bfl I^B HL 1<p vital |l T I'll i y j f^t *mL *M I sou. ggttssayasg*°"-..26 words
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Article, Illustration785 1939-12-30 6 (From Our Own Correspondent) Muar. Thursday. DECAI SE Dr. C. Chellkh, Deputy Medical Otikvr. Segamat. will soon l>c j,i<K<HMlii].n i Ceylon QQ leave, a special sitting of the Assizes was hel« at the Muar Supreme Court, to-day when the evidence of Dr (helliah an<l785 words
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Article, Illustration325 1939-12-30 6 People Places •••■JfL /WKTAILS were enjoyed at "DraycQt,** Stevens Road, the homr of Air Vice Marshal and Mrs. Babington. on Thursday night when their daughters. Misses oeni.se anil Penelope Babington. entertained a number of their friends. The two hostesses were f locked iv. mist blue lace and black and white325 words
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Article130 1939-12-30 6 Moviegoers who watched Thunder Afloat" on its opening night included Mr. and Mrs. Noel Cook. Mr. and Mrs W. J. M. Warden, Miss D. Levison, Mr. and Mrs. H. J. A. Rohrbach and a party which also included Mr. and Mrs. Vivian Bath, Mr. and Mrs.130 words
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Article, Illustration44 1939-12-30 6 The Interallied Women Association of Malaya has sent yet another shipment of woollens' to the Front and this consignment consists of: pullovers, 101 scarves, 70 pairs of socks and 30 pairs of gloves. The knitting needles seem to be44 words
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Article165 1939-12-30 6 Vera Ardmore - World Premiere For"Curry Tiffin" Vera Ardmore Singapore audiences will have r» pleasure of .seeing the world premiere of "Curry Tiffin" when it opens a 1 th» Victoria Memorial Theatre on Jan 20 Tbe company claims that this is" the first time m theatrical history that a show due to be165 words
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Article42 1939-12-30 6 A meeting was held at the MaU Muslim Jama-a-th to co'ebrate birthday o£ Mr. Janab Mohhainrc Jinna Sahib, the President of India Muslim League. A cablegram of epood wish. sent to Mr. Jinna Sahib by tn< pore Malabar Muslim JTama-a-u42 words
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Advertisement217 1939-12-30 6 Millions Must Face this Fact After forty, we have passed the meridian of life. We must take thought to guard ourselves against growing old prematurely. It is not the years that make us old. It is the deterioration of our tissues and the decline of our vital forces. Although we217 words
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Advertisement57 1939-12-30 6 THEON NAIL POLISH NEW YORK, U.S.A. ppp* '^I^^Hkg^ AxMERICA'S MOST POPULAR CREME NAIL POLISH. 35 ATTRACTIVE SHADES FOR DAY AND NIGHT WEAR. Tune *n Manila Short Wave Station KZIB meter band nightly between 6.30 and 7 P.M. Manila tine. Sole-Agents AMERICAN ORIENTAL SALES Co. BEAUTY PARLOR SUPPLIERS 13, ORCHARD ROAD.57 words
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Article, Illustration947 1939-12-30 7 Hints for iliom- I'areil with lh« lask of hoiiM*-<*l<>aiiin» after lioli«la> fun lIFTER the hilarious Christinas parties most houses are reduced ;o something like a pulp for 10 wove r much you may pride your;elf on your housewifely prowess, it s impossible to keep track of947 words
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Advertisement25 1939-12-30 7 .^MASTER'S*. idkai. iok <;«<»« ■iN(;f:Hii.i»in:N Suciou«U cw tHy Provkk >» stepted^wWchbr^tgihand ***r*nsf« > ivi iinks PHON*' 537 b ,44 Advt of Singapore Cold Sinruoc Co. Ltd. C.S. 29A25 words
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Article321 1939-12-30 8 MORNING TRIBUNE THE REAL AIM Sfetwiajr, December 30, IfSS U* HEN the present Pope succeedtd to the Paj^al Throne early this year on the death of Pius XL, it was predicted that lie would, as an experienced Church diplomat, depart from traditional seciusion a:>d would take a more active part321 words
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341 1939-12-30 8 London, Dec. 29. THE Times Washington correspondent says that at the annual meeting of the American Political Science Association, Mr. Clifton Utley, of the Chicago Council on Foreign Relations, declared that the Allied Powers would take "a major step towards imperial suicide"Reuter - 341 words
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56 1939-12-30 8 Buenos Aires, Dec. 29. A FORMAL verdict that the death of Capt. Langsdorff, commander of the Graf Spec, was due to suicide has been reached by the magistrates m charge of the inquest. The verdict, the official medical testimony and LantfsdorfTs letter will beReuter - 56 words
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Article46 1939-12-30 8 tferin. Dec. 29. THE Soviet Government has reintro-l duced the censorship of foreign cor- 1 respondents' messages frcm to-day according to the German News Agency.' I This censorship was abolished lai May. when M. Molotov succeeded M I Litvinov as Foreign Minister ReuterReuter - 46 words
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Article102 1939-12-30 8 Berlin, Dec. 29. Contributions are being made towara? the construction of a new battleship to replace the Graf Spec. The Naval Command has issued a statement thanking all donors. Reuter. London, Dec. 29. Admiralty communique No. 1927 announces, m recognition of services m action against the AdmiralReuter - 102 words
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94 1939-12-30 8 R.A.F. OFFICER ESCAPES FROM NAZI CAPTORS London. Dec. 29 I £S Air Ministry statement saw I "It was announced by I German broadcasting si {i that an officer of the RAF it I uas interned m Luxemburg, J n I had given his word o f honour I not toBritish Wireless - 94 words
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300 1939-12-30 8 London, Dec. 29. THE effect of the Soviet invasion of Finland on the Sino-Japanese war if the subject of an article m the News-Chronicle by Mr. Vernon Bartlett, M.P., who, after reviewing the resources of the Chinese National Government, expresses the view thatReuter - 300 words
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Advertisement14 1939-12-30 8 I [JEMS I II "white I m label I I WHISKY I Wf& Dl14 words
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Advertisement83 1939-12-30 8 BOOK NOW for your NEW YEARS EVE DINNER PARTY at the CAPITOL RESTAURANT 'Phone 4906 SPECIAL NEW YEARS EVE DINNER SUNDAY. DEC. 31. $3.00 Grape Fruit An Maraschino Clear Ox Tail Soup Grilled Fresh Salmon Tartare Sauce Roast Saddle of Lamb Roast Pheasant Bacon Iced Aspar.irus Tyrolienne Sauce Mince Pies83 words
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Advertisement14 1939-12-30 8 GREETINGS The Morning Tribune wishes all its readers a happy and prosperous New Year.14 words
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Advertisement56 1939-12-30 8 POLAROID See how this new scien- gjfljj^p^^f* tific light control stops IHrP t reflected glare and pro- ij^J*^' tects your eyes as no T^' other sun glass can pro- tect them. Perfect eye comfort for tennis, driving or any door sport. Price $6.00. Beware of imitations. THOMPSON OPTICAL Qualified Eyesight56 words
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Article, Illustration94 1939-12-30 9 BEHIND THE LINES I Right: A column of French infantry m the front line zone. Planet News Left: A wartime village-not so sleepy. Heavy artillery and troops m a village behind the lines m the French /one of operations.- Planet News Below: French soldiers busily plying spades as thc> digPlanet News - 94 words
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Advertisement234 1939-12-30 10 lIMVIIJOX 3.15 6.15 9.15 TO-P j THE HAPPIEST MUSICAL C IMEDY SHOW SEEN FOR j j MONTHS EVERYONE SAYS IT IS PERFECT ITS i HICiH (JEARED FOR FUN ANf> DANCING FROLICS j .i^fl HTli I P^ \m**r /.i 1 I a I LATEST GAUMONT NEVVSREEL ''lIIUIIHIMMIIIMIiiHiMUiIiuitII PACKED OUT! DESTINED TO234 words
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Advertisement202 1939-12-30 10 KfcWl ASSt^MVILNI BUAKU MEETS 1 Singapore, Friday. Mr O. L Howe m the choir As no applications we. I A meeting of the Rent Assessment further meeting will be he'd l •Board was held m chamoers this alter- Idvil District Court at 23n nm at noon at the Civil District202 words
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Article220 1939-12-30 11 WOMAN'S ROAD DEATH INQUIRY looking to see if there was any traffic coming The deceased hnd crossed abcut three-quarters o! d when *M was rut The > e d immediately after the impact. In his evidence Mr Ow gave an account of the accident. When he saw th- woman he220 words
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Advertisement226 1939-12-30 11 EMPIRE TALKIF Matinees To-day, To-morrow and Monday Whole Serial of "SHADOWS of rill^AT OU X GRAND New World Matinees To-day, To-morrow and Monday Whole Serial of "BLACK COIN" The Biggest Serial Thrill m The History of Motion Pictures NOW PLAYING TO CAPACITY HOUSES NIGHTLY AT THE i EMPIRE TALKIE SUN226 words
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Advertisement152 1939-12-30 11 G/l/1 MIDNIGHT PRIMIIKI TO-NIGHT AT 12 O'CLOCK ALHAMBRA- zr IRON FIST Of JBy^\ 3 .^2QI C AtiPjod.'V UMb«lic««b1«l ■I a h'^*' gon i Miism Ml |A^3A^^^ P rt EDNA WAY OLIVER GEORGE SANDERS MAY w%T^ r »o «ao.o .cv. robson zasu Pins o ;si\ir c^i Special Added Attraction OFFICIALLY REQUESTED152 words
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Article60 1939-12-30 12 ALLEGED CANCELLED STAMPS Singapore, Fru PHARGED with posting a letter bearv ing five one-cent postage stamps which had previously been used for postal purposes, Sum Cheon?, an e'derly Chinese woman, to-day stated she had bought the stamps from the post office. The letter was addressed to Malacca. Mr. L. C.60 words
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Article19 1939-12-30 12 FINED $60 FOR TRAFFIC OFFENCES Singapore, Friday. Fines totalling MO were to-day ua* convicted on charges of noing cuted.19 words
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Article53 1939-12-30 12 Singapore, Friday. Tan Hton. alias Tan Kian. was to-day fined $10 m default 10 days' rigorous hnprisonment, when he was convicted by Mr. Kenneth M. Byrne, fourth magistrate, on a charge of being m fraudulent possession of threo bags of c. ment valued at $3 at Boat Quay53 words
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Article43 1939-12-30 12 Singapore, Saturday I Mr. Richard Sidney last night am the radio from the 8.M.8.C. studio extracts from a lecture by th e Warden cf All Souls College, Oxford, on "The Deeper Causes of the War and the Is sues involved m it." I43 words
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Advertisement304 1939-12-30 12 BYP&O«dBRiTiSH IMDIA.LINES (INCORPORATED IN ENGLAND) Owing to the Company's inability to publish the actual departure dates of its steamers intending passengers are courteously requested to enquire at the P. O. S. N. COMPANY'S Office to ascertain the approximate dates of departure. AU ves^s may caU at ports on or off304 words
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Advertisement189 1939-12-30 12 ...h .t ri t^.ni -L«^ 111 111 B^i ■It LUXURIOU^ONtCIASS MOTORSHIPS Excellent Cuisine. 4 PASSENGER SAILINGS to MARSEILLES and LONDON During February March 1940. THE EAST ASIATIC CO., LTD. m Denmark) T f ir P u ß B URNS PHILP Ll>*EIncorporated m Australia) > For information regarding treignt «»"u apply189 words
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Article423 1939-12-30 13 Bachelors Beat Married Men INTERESTING soccer was witnessed at Fairer Park yesterday where the Bachelors XI defeated the Married Men by 5 goals to 2, m the nnual Bachelors vs. Married Men's soccer fixture of the Treasuryudit Spoits Union, and thus retained the "Wilson Shield." At the conclusion of the423 words
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194 1939-12-30 13 Sports Union Trophies Distributed II the conclusion of the annual ft Married Men vs Bachelors' soccer fixture of the Treasury-Audit Sports Union yesterday, Mrs. H. WYisberg was called upon to distribute the trophies to the winners m the various sporting: activities of the Union. In a shoit and interesting address,194 words
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Article156 1939-12-30 13 Badminton Player Weds (From Our Own Correspondent) Johore Bahru, Friday. THE Johore Badminton Association's popular secretary, Syed Ibrahim bin Hussein, was this evening married to Inche Rahman bmti Abdullah, adopted daughter of the retired Dato Mufti, Syed Abdul Kadir bin Mohsin. The wedding took place at the onderioonvs residence at156 words
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283 1939-12-30 13 S.C.C 3; A.C.S 3. j^FTER being two goals down m the first half, the S.C.C. made an ex cellent recovery m the second -half to draw 3-all with the Anglo Chinese School team m a thrilling game of hockey played on thi Padang y?sterday. r283 words
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Article57 1939-12-30 13 SELECTIONS FOR TO-DAY'S RACES Selections by "Spectator" for today's races at Penang are as follows: Race 1: MONTE VIDEO Eastern Wave Race 2: MARCHETTA II Furious Race 3: THE EMPEROR Vapour Race 4: BLARICUM July the Seventh Race 5: ST. CHARLES The Annan Race 6: HARPO New Cello Race 7:57 words
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Advertisement21 1939-12-30 13 SAFEGUARD YOURSELVES THE EASTERN UNITED ASSURANCE CORPORATION LTD. nrrwTTY PLUS SERVICE HEAD OFFICE-NO. I6D CECIL STREET, PHONB HO. Ml»SINGAPORE, S.B. J21 words
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Advertisement43 1939-12-30 13 •NEW HUDSON. THE WORLD'S BEST BICYCLE Entirely on their own merits NEW HUDSON Bicycles ba»e earned a truly "world wide" reputation for ENDURING QUALITY BEAUTIFUL DESIGN SUPERB FINISH CRAFTSMANSHIP anc RELIABILITY while VALUE for MONEY k, of course, NEW HUDSON tradition. W.PJS. I*B43 words
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823 1939-12-30 14 Family Herded In One Room Singapore, Friday. A (GRAPHIC description of how three Chinese youths, armed with two pistols and a knife, are alleged to have carried out a daring daylight robbery of cash and jewels totalling $1,078 was to-day given m the823 words
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Article118 1939-12-30 14 Little Chang In Rubber Market 1 1TTLE change m market coJ has been s*en durin* which, of course, has been ZM by the holidays, writ* Lev s^B «&ln«apore) m their weekly n£M A certain amount of CO v»sl near positions steadied New v2| before the holidays since when fJ drop118 words
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Article54 1939-12-30 14 H.E. the Governor will broadcast a New Year Message to the people of Malaya from the B.M. B.C. station. Singapore, at 815 p.m. on Monday. The talk will be re -broadcast from Penang and Kuala Lam pur. This will be His Excellency's fifth broadcast since the54 words
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Article135 1939-12-30 14 WITH reference to the recent communique on the subject of the permission which has been granted for the use of certain authorised codes for telegrams, with effect from Jan 1, it is further notified that this concession will apply to all telegrams orginating m or admessed to135 words
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Article179 1939-12-30 14 (From Our Own Correspond**) Malacca. Fridij, rOI'ND guilty on a charge of nej ■gent dilving, Ko Lian. a 24-t» old Hckkien, was fined $5# by i J. G. Rappoport m the Police C« on Thursday. His driving lies was ordered to be endorsed ifl particulars179 words
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Article71 1939-12-30 14 (From Our Own Correspondent Johore Bahru. Fn« IN the spacious hall of their which was gaily decorated Bahru nurses entertained «J dressers and other/ medical men enjoyable Christmas party last The balustered terrace ot 101 was beautifully illuminated *itn n ed lights. Streamers lined of the71 words
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Article15 1939-12-30 14 London, Dec. 29. -Lord Red Cross Fund has now P> 1 figure of $900,000. ReuterReuter - 15 words
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Advertisement29 1939-12-30 14 W g| ]f^JhUm^P I v II jBVT utejininfu? iMV^B A H f i i ifflr j a f TUB U luH I f f ii p1fe£3463l pOyijjlJii w ATERs29 words
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Advertisement29 1939-12-30 14 Wishing Our Patrons ami Friends A Happy and Prosperous New Year AC ROB A LIMITED Department Store High Street. Sunco Furniture Victoria Street. Economy Store North Bridge Road. J29 words
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Miscellaneous17 1939-12-30 14 Tide Tallin TO-DAY High Water: 1.12 A.M. 12 41 P.M W TO-MORROW High Water: 1.53 A Jf17 words
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Article25 1939-12-30 15 New York. Dec. 28. B Tone 19 Qulet i 9 i 4 ial( l April June 18=«i 19 l;e: Tone g 1 125 words
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Article16 1939-12-30 15 1 London, Friday. 22V 2 r Forward fft ft GOLD, Fine, per oz. £8.8.016 words
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Article87 1939-12-30 15 London, Friday. G6 3 tillers o ft/ o ilop Rubber jjj^ "ga 528- ferial Tobacco jlo-Dutch 6 15 16 Jiadian Pacific 10 bbe'r PI. In. Trust H/Uk. 'Bg is 25/--er Hitams /fi uthern Kintas hangs 3/ IQ v ndon Asiatics 60/ jst Witwatersrand Areas 60/--ell Tr. and87 words
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Article39 1939-12-30 15 London. Friday, arket Tone Steady K)t 11^8 b H 3 /4S st Forward) Jtn. 119;i6b *****.16s nd Forward) Jan/ March ***** b *****16 s rd Forward) Apl/ iio 1 115 i June 119 16 b 11*8 s39 words
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Article40 1939-12-30 15 London, Friday/T London on Paris J 76 00 /T London on Amsterdam 'jm T London on Shanghai 4 15/ 10 1 T London on Hongkong is- 1 T London on Japan Is. 2 ii/-"u--/T London on New York40 words
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Article63 1939-12-30 15 London, Friday, aim Oil (Malay) In *ul* sScpt. Sment Not glven lopra "Straits FM$) q-iim* itember S'ment £11.0.9 Sellers lago Flour (Sarawak) l'Feb. S'ment 21 belier apioca, Seed Pearl, Quality (Singapore) cember S'ment. 2116 Sellers 'epper (FAQ) White mtok Dec/Jan. S'ment 8 vaiue s epper (FAQ) Black mpong Afloat63 words
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Article167 1939-12-30 15 Annual Meeting Of Katu Tin yHp«t Our Own Reporter) N Kuala Lumpur, Thursday TWt annual meeting of Katu Tin Dredging, Ltd., was held to-day, when 130 shareholders, representing 88,884 shares, attended In the course of his annual address j ;he chairman, Mr. C. H. Thurstan.j Our assessment under the restriction167 words
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Article150 1939-12-30 15 'THE Singapore Chamber ot Commerce t 1 Rubber Association held its auction on Wednesday last when of U^ 691 (609.25 tons.) catalogued 1,306,123 I.^ (583.09 tons) were ottered and 997,018 lbs. (445.09 tons) sold. London— Spot ll 5 8 d. New York— Spot 19 cts. PRICES REALISED.150 words
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Article14 1939-12-30 15 London, Friday. cash .Official Price, £247% Buyer, Forward .Official Price, MX Buyers14 words
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Article248 1939-12-30 15 Singapore, Friday. A PROFIT of $46,854 64 for the year. which is almost double the z mount earned last year, was reported at the annual general meeting oi the Malak-i Hilda Rubbei Estates, Ltd., held this aflernoon. A dividend of six per cent., absorbing $27,000 was248 words
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Article207 1939-12-30 15 Singapore. Friday TIN shares were very dull to-day at the I outaet. following lower prices from I London but on the publication of the i local price of tin at $124 3 unchanged I from yesterday, the market brightened I up and closed steadier. Hong Ratts changed207 words
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Advertisement20 1939-12-30 15 I BRANCHES ft AGENCIES THROUGHOUT THE WORLD I South British Insurance Co., Ltd. I TC. 5026 2 Fi ayS Oteen20 words
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Advertisement109 1939-12-30 15 NEDERLANDSCHE HANDELMAATSCHAPPIJ, N. V. Established by Royal Charter Incorporated m the Netherlands. (Netherlands Trading Society) BANKERS AMSTERDAM Paid Up Capital f4^oSo" Reserve Fund 10,500,00,London Correspondents NATIONAL PROVINCIAL BANK LIMITED. Head Office: AMSTERDAM Branches: Holland :-Rotterdam The Hague and 64 branches and sub-branches at smaller places. Netherlands East I ndies: m109 words
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Advertisement32 1939-12-30 15 1 Oversea-Chinese Banking Corporation Limited beg: to announce that their new branch office at Nos. 27 29 Jalan Tungku Ahmat Segamat, Johore will commence business on Thursday, 4th Jan., 1940 I Matters.32 words
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Article491 1939-12-30 16 SINGAPORE AM A TE UR BOXING THRILLS Heavyweight Champion Loses His Title beat Sgt. Grounds <S A B A.V JLNIOk FLYWEIGHT P Kattar »S A B A beat Geo. Lob .S.A.B.A.V WELTERWEIGHT Pte. Thomson (Gordon Highlanders) •beat PC. Abdul Hamid (Singapore Police*. MIDDLEWEIGHT LC. Boyvs 'Gordon Highlanders) beat J Truscott491 words
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Article72 1939-12-30 16 Paris, Dec '29. THE Pope'l \isit to the Quirinal is widely commented upon m ail news papers, who .see m it the resurrection of the Christian spirit at a time when barbarism rules m Europe. Petit Parisien writes: "Italy and the Church are united m defence ofReuter - 72 words
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Article24 1939-12-30 16 NEW SHANTUNG BISHOP London. Dec 29: The Rev. J. Wellington, vicar of Holy Trinity, Bedford. v ill be consecrated the new bishop of ReuterReuter - 24 words
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Article45 1939-12-30 16 Budapest. Dec. 29. The Danube Is expected to become impassable to river traffic if the present temperatures hold for another two days Ice Is already forming on the river Thirty^six degrees of troit were recorded on Thursday m Rutheiiia. and 20 m ReuterReuter - 45 words
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229 1939-12-30 16 Dublin, Dec. 29 |T IS estimated that between 50,000 and 80,000 of a million rounds of stolen ammunition have been recovered from two dumps unearthed m the County Kildare. and the third m County Meath. Hitherto there has been no response to Government's offer ofReuter - 229 words
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Article38 1939-12-30 16 New York, Dec 28. —The death is no unced the a e 0( 88 of RearAdmiral Julius Curtis Townsend whc commanded the United States naval aviation base at Queenstown Ireland during the world war ReuterReuter - 38 words
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Article232 1939-12-30 16 QUAKE TOLL MOUNTS Istanbul. u fl I pONSKRVATIVE estimate Du l V> total killed and injured i, I earthquake at over VjMQ m killed. I According t4> the Turkish J paper Habcr the Erzinjan dj alone suffered 42 000 ca>uj mostly killed, out of a total nj lion of 60.000.B.O.W. - 232 words
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Article100 1939-12-30 16 SOVIETS' DISORDE RETREAT Helsinki. D< The Russians are reported retreating m disorder from jarvi region m the far north, i ly m consequence of the short food supplies,, rendering the less able to withstand the ir cold. Russian planes were again along the coast this morning little damageReuter - 100 words
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Advertisement57 1939-12-30 16 r>Af\r\ S^^vT^lNEm^Sjx^ 3 15 6.15 jJ^IUQ levery star a jip-up /hwjchhir! 9.15 p./v\. 20th CENTURY FOX PRESENT^ 'THE RAINS CAME' WITH MYRNA TYRONE GEORGE LOY POWER BRENT A WLM YOU MUST NOT MISS j _NEWS SHORTS SHOWS UNITED ARTISTS TO-NIGHT LAUREL and HARDY a» IN THE LAUGH OF fel MIDNIGHT57 words
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