Morning Tribune, 9 January 1940
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Title Section14 1940-01-09 1 THE MORNING TRIBUNE FIVE CENTS Vol. 4— No. 288. SINGAPORE, TUESDAY, January 9, 1940.14 words
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Article647 1940-01-09 1 H.L. Hopkin - Londoan TO-DAY H.L.Hopkin 1 On :rma ns Are Still HUNS: Brutal Invaders And Cruel Despoilers I London, Dec. 22. ■t'Cli has happened since the early days of September, and rape of Poland seems very far I We have almost forgotten M 'ruthless invasion by Germany the way m which Stalin647 words
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545 1940-01-09 1 Nazis Seize Italian Planes For Finns HELSINKI, JAN. 8. ANOTHER SMASHING n FINNISH VICTOR IS CLAIMED IN A SFLiIAL WAR COMMUNIQUE ISSUED HERE TlilS AFTERNOON. The entire Soviet 44th division of over 15,000 men, has been put out of action. This is the third divisionB.O.W. - 545 words
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94 1940-01-09 1 Australia U.S. Exchange Ministers London, Jan. 8. I THE United States and Australian Governments to-day simultaneously announced the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries. Mr R G. Casey, Minister of Supply, will be the first Australian minister m Washington, and the first United States minister for Canberra is94 words
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Article247 1940-01-09 1 CENSOR CHIEF RESIGNS London, Jan. 8. THE Home Office announces that Vice-Admiral Usborne, Director of Censorship since the outbreak of war has resigned to undertake new work of national importance, for which his experience and service specially qualifies him, m connection with specialised naval construction under Admiralty contracts. The HomoReuter - 247 words
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338 1940-01-09 1 Mr. Belisha Bids Farewell: Will Explain Next Week LONDON, JAN. 8. MR. HORE.BEUSHA TO-DAY TOOK FAREWELL OF HIS STAFF AT THE WAR OFFICE. Reuters Parliamentary correspondent learns that there is no question at present of an earlier recall of Parliament to discuss the resignation. There has been some concern expressedReuter - 338 words
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Advertisement46 1940-01-09 1 On Other Pages Germany's War Economy 2 Canada's War Effort J Rent Assessment Board Meeting 4 B M.B.C. Talk On The West Front 5 People Places *> Women's Page Leader Page Picture Page J Cinemas 10 {J Shipping Sport Strangling Mystery j* Finance J A Methodist Conference46 words
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Advertisement17 1940-01-09 1 Bi^^^. .^R^R^B^^^^^^^R^ _^^^R^^ .^R^R^^^^^ .^R^R^rl IWI VrV B^^C rbH REiORRsUP H.M.V. SPECIALISTS SINGAPORE PENANG KUALA LUMPUR. Hasten17 words
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Article84 1940-01-09 2 Japan Still Hopeful Of Wang Tokyo, Jan. 8. JAPAN has formally decided to make every effort to assist m the formation of a new Chinese Central Government by Mr. Wanp. Chin* Wei. Thts was announced after an emergency meeting of the Cabinet. \lr. Want and the Japanese sponsored Governments atReuter - 84 words
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Article21 1940-01-09 2 London, Jan. 8: The 13-year- :>ld ruler of Thailand has arrived m Switzerland on holiday, accompanied by hhs mother and brother.21 words
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144 1940-01-09 2 Copenhagen, Jan. 8. exclusive of ordinary State and municipal expenses^^ •Customs and other ordinary revenue > yield 28 milliards yearly, but *ow nxty milliards has to be .squeezed out ol me population." Hi«xV»Pr Eniimeratinß the reasons for the hi&nei cost of the presentReuter - 144 words
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Article233 1940-01-09 2 BRITAIN'S CIVILIAN DEFENCE London. Jan. 8. rE civil defence of this country was discussed by Sir John Anderson, Home Secretary and Minister of Home Security (m charge of A.R.P.) m a speech m Glasgow. He said that what was called the lull of the past four months might be the233 words
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74 1940-01-09 2 BRITISH MAIL LINER IN FIGHT WITH U-BOAT London, Jan. 8. r! Royal Mail liner, Highland Patriot, 14,000 tons, has arrived safely m Rio de Janeiro after a light with a German submarine. The liner was attacked by the U-boat which fired two torpedoes, both of which missed the target. The74 words
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Article57 1940-01-09 2 GERMAN REPATRIATES Berlin, Jan. 8: The official German news* agency announces that 40,000 repatriated Germans from the former eastern Poland have arrived at Lodz where they are accommodated m camps, rhe first contingent of Germans from the former north and central Poland, many of whom made the journey on horse-drawnReuter - 57 words
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Article21 1940-01-09 2 London, Jan. 8: A sum of £1.500 was collected at a public meeting m Lahore for relief of Turkish quake victims.21 words
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Article237 1940-01-09 2 Paris, Jan. 8. AN the Western Front, French patrols are still active, especially m th e region west of the Vosges where two German patrols were repulsed m bitter hand fighting. borne prisoners were taken m German attacks east of the Moselle. General thaw has237 words
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156 1940-01-09 2 RATIONING ALSO AFFECTS KING QUEEN London, Jan. I AT the Kind's request, lationi'J of the Royal Hon <{ M be a* strict as possibi? I The Kin* and Q U ;i < Xn J other membw* of the R»yai {^j mlly, m readiness for the ratio,.! ing of bacon, ham,Reuter; B.0. W. - 156 words
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Article152 1940-01-09 2 WELCOME FOR RATIONS SCHEME London. Jan. l RATIONING is being regarded by country generally as a npces and even helpful expedient under present conditions. The Manchester Guardian say "Properly regarded, the system is one of deprivation but of conveniei With quantities assured and altei tives available, the diet of theB O.W. - 152 words
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Article112 1940-01-09 2 London, Jan I A TRIBUTE to the inspiring indicatij which the farming conmunity given of their intention and deterfl« nation to respond to the deman« -nade upon them was paid by m Reginald Dorman Smith (Minister I Agriculture) m a speech m Londo After 130Reuter - 112 words
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72 1940-01-09 2 London, Jaiv 8 THE British steamer, Cedrington C 5,000 tons, sank m ten minutes a* 1 an explosion off the south-east yesterday H The crew of thirtyfour were s?> I A deck boy had a remarkable i He was on the lockout on the for*Reuter - 72 words
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Advertisement28 1940-01-09 2 t. THE RONEO |A| 1 INDEXED DIARY ill A "*J "Xi ORDER YOUR COPY IS :Z^ LTD. i.!stF if'V PIIOME 6875 lj 3, MALACCA STREET, I J* SINGAPORE.28 words
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Article390 1940-01-09 3 fWO FRONTS" SAYS RANSPORT MINISTER Ottawa, Jan. 8. •vi ruiian War Supply Board has so far placed orders amounting to $65,000,000, declared Mr. Howe, Minister r Transport, broadcasting 1 on Canada's war effort. He Bed that this sum excluded 125,000,000 expended on the sdian Railways toReuter - 390 words
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132 1940-01-09 3 German Broadcaster Amuses Britain London, Jan. 8. IE attitudes of the authorities m °m am and Germany towards the -it n? l w 1 I()reign news and cornafford interesting contrast. at lOn reachil^ London shows' Be i Th 1 Publicity is belrg given lm thc punishment of growing m vTBritish Officiaal wireless - 132 words
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Article169 1940-01-09 3 In the discussions on Mr BelUhaV; resignation m the British press, most? of the paper* agree on the great valuer of his reforms, and it is not thought likely that these will suffer as a result of his departure. Speculation about the reasons for the resignation is as169 words
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Article27 1940-01-09 3 London. Jan. 8: Over 500 Jewish re fugees were arrested last night within I territorial waters of Palestine, and have, j been taken to Haifa27 words
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Article122 1940-01-09 3 London, Jan. 8. iN BQO-yeais-old ceremony, at which r- offerings of gold, frankincense and myrrh arc made by the Kings of England at the feast of Epiphany, took place on Saturday m fefee Chapel Royal of Saint Jam<?s Palace, whe« two gentlemen uilur.s of the King placed aB.O.W. - 122 words
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Article69 1940-01-09 3 Singapore. Monday. A Chinese couple and another woman were to "owed m a squabble at Geylau Rnnd shortly alter noon to-day, man sunned a bruise over his upper lip and his wife fractured her rifiht wrist but the other woman came off best receiving only abrasions69 words
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Article156 1940-01-09 3 Growing Unrest In Poland London, Jan. 8. A REPORT was to-day issued by the Polish Press Bureau, indicating growing .unrest m both German and Russian occupied parts of Poland. In eastern Poland, which is under Soviet occupation, the general conditions an said to be deteriorating .rapidly, the cost of livingReuter - 156 words
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Advertisement43 1940-01-09 3 STRAITS/NECAPATAM/MADRAS LINE. Shippers by the above Line are hereby notified that effective immediately all rates of freight shown m the Straits Negapatam Line schedule of rates dated the Ist December, 1*39, are increased by 15%. BOUSTEAD CO: LTD. Agents, 8.1.5. N. CO: LTD.43 words
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Article1594 1940-01-09 4 Many Increases Sanctioned Singapore, Monday. THE Just hiillnWi meeting oi the Rent Assessment Board was held this afternoon if the Civil District Court when 22 applications [red bon landlords. Those who composed the Board were Mr. G. L. Howe, Chairman, Mr. C. F. Snell, Municipal Assessor, Mr.1,594 words
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122 1940-01-09 4 B.M.B.C. TO RELAY PREMIER'S RADIO SPEECH TIIK BM B will stay on th.'j I air past its usual time to-night to relay the broadcast of the Prime Minister's .speech at the Mansion House. This speech will be heard m Malaya at 10 .05 p.m. (local time). It is expected to122 words
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Article79 1940-01-09 4 Singapore, Monday. RAM SINGH (21 > a Sikh, claimed trial this morning m the second police court before Mr. Conrad Oldham. on a charge of pretending to hod office as a detective m the Police Force. Accused was arrested yesterday at 10.05 a.m. by a detective and79 words
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216 1940-01-09 4 (From Our Own Reporter) Kuala Lumpur, Monday. THE first of the thirteen Asiatic police officers who are charged at Raub police court with accepting illegal gratifications from the Pahang Lin Siong Motor Company as monthly retainers, was sente ced to-day to three months' rigorous216 words
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Article173 1940-01-09 4 Convicted Of Currency Offence Singapore, Monday. WEE Teck Teng, of Chop Loon Chiang, was this morning convicted and fined $100, m default two months' rigorous imprisonment, on a charge that on Nov 28 he attempted to take out of the Colony $8,258 China currency m excess of $500 Straits, and173 words
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Article142 1940-01-09 4 2 CHINESE FINED $1,600 Singapore, M I (jgNES ol $800 each or m -rj six months' rigorous imp I meni were imposed to-day I Hoe Chiak and Chua Kia hw< I |ir, Kenneth M. Byrne, F I Magistrate, on three char tilling 7 gallons of samsu nately with being m142 words
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Article99 1940-01-09 4 Singapore, Monday. WANTED for a crime committed two years ago. Ang Kirn San, a 24-year-old Hokkien. was yesterday arrested by a detective. He was produced this morning before Mr"- Conrad Oldham the second police court en a charge j voluntarily causing hurt to Tan Ah Hoo with99 words
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Advertisement66 1940-01-09 4 ivikrin treatment restores the Ki.ir-formlng tissues to iu>rmai inetioru Write lor free booklet ihe Natural Way ol Hair Culture." SILVIKRIN LOTION The Natural Hair Tonic Counteracts DandrufT and Fallint; H»lr, Maintains the Growth of Healthy Hair. Increases Us iral Lustre, Makes it Vigorous UMI Alive, Silky and Wavy. Frtm all66 words
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2474 1940-01-09 5 What Is Going On There rpjj] »sible form of a German attack m the spring was outlined Brigadier M. D. Gambier-Parrv, M.C., A.D.C., m the course broadcast talk from Singapore last night. The speech was as pt to analyse it or to any2,474 words
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Advertisement36 1940-01-09 5 THE RIGHT LABEL IS I "White Label I DP WARS h 1 f,^ hi te i^* l I FAM OU SJ %)D^jjsQ!^| I scotch i^::^ I SOLE AGENTS SINGAPORE-JOHORE-MALACCA-NEGRI SEMBILAN, Agents: SELANGOR PAHANG. W *J3. 7B36 words
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Article66 1940-01-09 6 Singapore, Monday. Charged with the theft of three pieces of pig iron, value J at $2, from the Singapore Harbour Board's premUes, yesterday. Tan Boon Poh, an elderly Chinese was sentenced to-day to two months' rigorous imprisonment by Mr. Kenneth M. Bryne, Fourth66 words
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Article, Illustration722 1940-01-09 6 Vera Ardmore - People Places Vera Ardmore inHY is it thai Karl} Vf Victorian costumes always seem to pre dominate at fancy iMM dances? At th 12th Night party a the Johore Civil Ser vice Club on Saturday nifht there were do* ens <>f th«»m ii lad early Victoiian ladies won both the722 words
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Article52 1940-01-09 6 I Singapore, Monday.— Bail 01 m was to- day extended by Mr L I Fiith Magistrate, to Neo B I who was charged with crimin;- I tion of $1.08 cents from Cheo* Hai by putting him m feor ot m I Blair Road en July 2. If 3B.52 words
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Advertisement31 1940-01-09 6 A^ OIMH> if An' [HATS itiJ On, l lTi DRESSES, IHOI SK< OATS, OORBRS, 1 SWIMBOITS. *Lp* /«\W FOR -VS^ BEAUTIFUL V* SHKBR 81, SUtitfitrd lid. Phone tMm Court) 3335 f31 words
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Article, Illustration748 1940-01-09 7 air stylists tried to •he "up* coiffure. To U \v succeeded but with curia and roils have given easily arranged hair (i uently. 1940 promises us less exotic; something pier and something: that is itT to the average face. fUs tfoes not mean that we have X i748 words
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322 1940-01-09 8 MORNING TRIBUNE Tuesday. January 9, 1910. RUSSO- JAPANESE "TRADE" PARLEYS l'hr- Japanese delegation, which I now m Moscow, has already started formal negotiations for a tr*' treaty. When two nations has x.x scarcely anything to trade m with each other begin to talk <>J a "trade agreement." one is entitled322 words
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595 1940-01-09 8 NAZIS ARE A C 3 NATION I NIGHTLY over the ether, Lord Haw Haw and confreres boost Hie magnificence of Nazi youth, claim Hitlerism has rejuvenated the health of a rapidly degenerating Oimany Nazi publicity photograph! display serried ranks of grinning blonde Hitler youth, perfect595 words
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Article77 1940-01-09 8 London, Jan. 8. Th£ intense cold m Finland of the past few days has been very welcome to the Finns, since there has been only local activity on the Karelian Isthmus and Finland's eastern frontier, say* a Helsinki despatch roceived by Reuter m London Thus Finnish soldier77 words
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Article222 1940-01-09 8 FINNS MORE I OPTIMISTICI Stockholm, Jan. 8. ACCORDING to Finnish circles here, Finnish airmen report that they have repeatedly flown over Leningrad and dropped hundreds of small Bibles, and Bibles have also been distributed by other methods. The Finns believe this will have a considerable moral effect on the RedReuter - 222 words
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Article103 1940-01-09 8 I London, Jan. 8. THE Admiralty has published a list of casualties of officers and men of the Naval Service and states that the names, m addition to those already published, represent all naval casualties up to Dec. 14. The ca.: amities arise from various liasards oxReuter - 103 words
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Article56 1940-01-09 8 Tsingtao, Jan. 8 THE Japanese authorities here admit the burning by Japanese soldieis ol the property of the British-owned M e I thodist Missionary Society at Chuchii I town, m Shantung Province, on Christ- I mas Day. They refuse to give the name of he unit responsible or to offerReuter - 56 words
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Advertisement14 1940-01-09 8 I fl EWARS I Ji "white I H d bel J WHISKY WPJ3. Dl14 words
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Advertisement58 1940-01-09 8 POLAROID See how this new scientific li^ht c <ntrol stops *WST' <* reflected glare and pro- j*-jjm*f tects your eyes as no ft other sun glass can pro- \J^ tect them. Perfect eye X^ comfort for tennis, driving »r any out door sport. Price $6.00. Beware of imitations. THOMPSON OPTICAL58 words
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Article, Illustration227 1940-01-09 9 Left: "Thumbs i,p" for victory—some of the airmen who took part m the battle over the Heligoland Bight, when Bri. tish bombers sent twelve Nazi Messerschmitt fighter planes, including six of the latest "destroyer" type, hurtling to destruction. Tni s picture was taken on their safePlanet News - 227 words
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Article152 1940-01-09 10 Si; Moud.. PRODUCED before Mr. H Wai < I the Third Police Court this morning, Abdul Majid bin Mohamed IfftJiOOfW 26-year-old Bombay Islam, had six charge ainst him he m B 8 cxplanieu to bin* rere housebreaking at i9-:> oxford Street m tl :y hours152 words
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Advertisement139 1940-01-09 10 A FAMOUS STORY BY JACK LONDON... GREATER ON THE SCREEN! OPENING TO-NIGHT g PAVILION ur^^^ f is^iiwj Ktv^ Jfa bT W(B^BsW^Pf^*Pißl *tB wHftVJH^ ■«B^. JBHBe^^ BJ«L •o b« Ks»' b« I Atl'sJ Wd M EBi Jfe.'^ Hm'J Bm ttSßk OF TMf «fl REDWOODS H^ Cordon Olivu Pot 0 Motley V^-^^^^BB^^RljMP139 words
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Advertisement325 1940-01-09 10 3IALAVA PA I KIWI It; II *IP GRAND CINEMA ENTERTAINMENT 1 TO-DAY H A.M.-3.15 -6.15 -9.15 At the CAPITOL •THE ALLIED FORCES* An Inspiring Series of Pictures of War and Topical Interest depicting the Fighting Forces of the Allies. t'nder the Distinguished Patronage Presence of H.E. The Governor, Sir Shenton325 words
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Article217 1940-01-09 11 Singapore. Monday. AN informal tea-party was this afternoon given by members of the Salvation Army at their headquarters m honour of Sir Alexander and Lady Small, who will be leaving the Colony shortly. the conclusion of the iuncticn, Udy Small was called upon to dlstrioute the first-aid217 words
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Article48 1940-01-09 11 WOMAN FALLS ON T O RIVER BANK 1-ci— j-~»>-, IUU4IUOY. Pont.i 11 knocked off Kal--1 to the bank of the river !|n into by a tricyclist s r v an elderly Chinese ital b' 0 <*> the General ,uS? c ance> suffe ™g from the scalp and bacU conscious.48 words
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210 1940-01-09 11 (From Our Own Reporter) Kuala Lumpur, Monday. v there is seasonal rain, it is expected that the first batch of applicants for padi land m Tanjong Karang rice area will start clearing 5 last week of the month after Hari Raya Haji on210 words
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Article200 1940-01-09 11 Singapore, Monday. tine of $25 or fcur. weefcs' simple Jm-J A pribonment, was the sentence impoid on Edward Low a 25 year old Cant nose who last week pleaded guilty, before Mr H Watson m the Third: police Court to a charge of theft of a fountain pen200 words
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Article127 1940-01-09 11 JOE FISHER TRAVELOGUE SCREENING BEAUTIFUL scenes were seen In films, all taken by Mr. Joe Fisher, at a private screening at the residence of Mr. Tan Chong Chew, J.P., last night. The films were shown to a very large and distinguished gathering. Main film was a cine picture, m colour,127 words
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117 1940-01-09 11 The "Allied Forces' film show at three performances to-day, at the Capitol Theatre, m aid of the Malaya Patriotic Fund, is already assured of success by excellent bookings. Upstairs seats for the 9.15 show are almost fully taken, but some are still available for117 words
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Article136 1940-01-09 11 Singapore, Monday. OVER three thousand twakows are at present lying idlt m the Singapore River following a strike staged by five thousand lightermen early this morning. Main reason for this strike was the aUeged failure by employers to keep a promise to increase wages. Negotiations are136 words
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Article51 1940-01-09 11 Singapore, Monday. A Punjabi cyclist attached to the Heavy Battery of the Punjabs was involved m an accident at Changi shortly before 4.30 this afternoon, when his machine coilided with a motor-car. He sustained abrasions over the right leg, and was taken to the General51 words
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Advertisement216 1940-01-09 11 I %llf If POSITIVELY LAST DAY I \1 II l^lllliA M 5, €-15 9-15 P.M 1 The Story That Sliocked The World Or«m« th«t ikeched tht world B i^^^^^Hwj^^^^^^Hr Hk 'ockt the icrctnl Secetv <fi tht (<mout C«»»ll "mwrdci'' A ,^^MJg?TKp^» «»t«ltdl Scnt«ti«n«l| jfl BL«^IH V. Atteundin^i Ur»b«lie»«Wel fll P^'^|^216 words
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Article147 1940-01-09 12 Bfngapo**. H&idsj. 1 THINK I am right m savin* you deliberately made this false report to hide your ne*li*ence or criminal activities," remarked Mr. L. Goh, Fifth Magistrate be ore „.,,tencin* Lee Kirn Chua alias Lim Kirn Chua, to three weeks rigorous imprisonment on a charge147 words
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Article94 1940-01-09 12 Singapore, Monday. I LIM YEO KEE <32> a Teochiu. claimed I trial thii morning m the second po- I 'lice court before Mr. Conrad Oldham on I a charge of stealing seven ramtutan I trees valued at $35, the property of Goh I Chan Van with94 words
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Advertisement327 1940-01-09 12 BY P^O^B¥fiSITiNDiATINES (INCORPORATED IN ENGLAND) Oiving l« 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. All vessels may call at ports on or off327 words
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368 1940-01-09 13 Fast Game At Prince Edward Road V.M.CA 3; S.C.R.C 0. MAKING the most of the opportunities that came m their way, the the V.M.C.A. scored a comfortable victory over the S.C.R.C. m a I exciting game of hockey at Prince Edward Road yesterday. Play was368 words
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Article15 1940-01-09 13 Sports Dia ry TO-DAY HOCKEY: Conbined Services vs. Singapore (Civilians), S.C.C; Women's final trial, G.S.C.15 words
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Article63 1940-01-09 13 The following have accepted to play «fl° o o nT y *< RAF A to-^ay 1 jt the S.C.C. :_s. Johnson; J. P Joon l. G. Robertson. G. B. Potter,: Seward; j. w. Ewart, J. B. I rotter; B. M. Purser, D. M. Walker, R. > Maxey, AM.63 words
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Article94 1940-01-09 13 Singapore, Tuesday. A\ interesting hockey game played on the Fadang yesterday between the S.K.C. and the R.A.F Hdqrs resulted m a win for the former by the odd goal m three. Scorers for the Club were Westerhout and Hughes. Had the Club's forwards utilised the94 words
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Article32 1940-01-09 13 The Consolation Prize competition at the Keppel Golf Club, open only to members who have not won any competitions during 1939, wii. be play-! Ed on Sunday, Jan. 21.32 words
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Article297 1940-01-09 13 |N a well contested game of hockey played yesterday at Balestier, the Singapore Colts' Hockey Club defeated the Indian Association by two clear goals. Le.ster Reutens and his brother Jackie nil. played an excellent game, tne lan r being responsible for the Colts' opening goal m297 words
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240 1940-01-09 13 SCC "*> 3; R.A.M.C 0. AyE mediocre standard of hockey was exhibited on the padang atiay where the S.C.C. "A" team beat the R.A.M.C. by three Clear oa ]o L? r^ WaS COns P l ™ous by hittino ami le there was a lot240 words
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Article413 1940-01-09 13 R.S.G.C. January Bogey Result THE Royal Singapore Golf Club January j Bogey competition was played at Bukit Timah on Saturday and Sunday. and resulted m a win for D.E. Rintoul f in "A" Division with a score of 3 up, j m a tie m "B" Division between A. B.413 words
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Miscellaneous21 1940-01-09 13 Title Table I TO-DAY High Water: 10.12 A.M. 9.6 ft. 11.39 P.M. 9.0 ft. TO-MORROW High Water: 10.50 A.M. 9.9 ft.21 words
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405 1940-01-09 14 Coroners Open Verdict (From Our Own Reporter) Kuala Lumpur, Monday. AT ihc end ol the inquiry this morning before Che Megat Yunus m the Second Court into the death of a Chinese named Ohong Chee uho was found dead under mysterious circumstances m a lonely hut405 words
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Article189 1940-01-09 14 (from Our Own Reporter) I poll. Monday. TAX SINGH, well-known m locaJ boxing circles appeared with lour Chinese rickshaw pullers m Ihe Ipoh Police Court on a charg? «»f iiijhliii» m public. Thr Fikh p*ilded guilty and .said that th£ 'Chinese !kju attacked him. Inspector Thcinns told189 words
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Article100 1940-01-09 14 (Irojn Our Own Ueporter) Ilpoh, Monday. HE driver of a Kilt y Sports car, Mr. John, had a miraculous escape from serious injury mi Satui«wv niKht when his car crashed into lac buck portion of a lorry just MM the Traffic Oilier m 'ISrWstrr Road.100 words
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Article32 1940-01-09 14 Sjuuaporc. Monday a about 10.20 thta morning, a clerk r was round •UUng m m chair v, t Mate of eol'»PW He wa.s unable to walk and wis32 words
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224 1940-01-09 14 (From Our Own Reporter* Kuala Lumpur, Tuesday. WITH revenue exceeding the estimates and expenditure much les than estimated, the financial position of the FM.S. m the first nine months of 1939 was very strong. The total revenue from January to September amounted to 50.f224 words
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Article184 1940-01-09 14 AT the Straits Chinese Methodist n Church, members of the church and delegates to the Malaya Annual Conference were entertained on Saturday night to an evening programme, presented by Singapore residents. The Singapore District Epvvorth League had ai ranged a amuer for 24 lay members ot184 words
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Article36 1940-01-09 14 n\n hl K u t4 l Ran «ew senior eleven will Play iootbail against the Pasir Pan jane Rovers on Sunday, at the MF A Mound, Balrstler Road at 5 15 pm36 words
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Article19 1940-01-09 15 London, Monday. Silver Spot 21 13 16 Silver Forward j} 4 Bar Gold, Fine per oz. £8.8.019 words
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Article103 1940-01-09 15 London, Monday. Distillers 68 Dunlop Rubber 29/9 General Electric 74/10 I fe Imperial Chemical Industries 20 3 Imperial Tobacco 118 9 Anglo-Dutch 26 9 Canadian Pacific 7V 2 London Tin 4/6 Rubber PI. In. Trust 34/6 Linggis 1/10 V 2 Aver Hitams 24/4»/ 2 Southern Kintas 15/6103 words
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Article66 1940-01-09 15 London. Monday. Faiir. Oil (Malay) m bulk lueSep:. S'ment Not given Btraita F.M.S.) September Sment. Xot Quoted 1 Flour Sarawak Jan Feb. S'ment. 21 Sellers Tapioca, Seed Pearl, j*t Quality Singapore) January S'mer.t. 33/- Seller's Pepper »FAQ. White Muntok Dec Jan. S'ment. 4 1316 Seller 1 t Pepper «FAQ.66 words
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Article34 1940-01-09 15 y, v T London, Monday. To^e Steady Sv *****6 b H3/ 4 s fc/* 11 Feb *****6 b 113,45 2nd (rW ard) Mar lllm6b n **waid) Apl- June lift b 11% s34 words
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Article21 1940-01-09 15 London, Monday. Cash t Official Price £246 Buyers £246 2 Sellers Forward (Official Price f245 Buyers £245» 2 Selleu21 words
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105 1940-01-09 15 BANK OF ENGLAND EXCHANGE RATES ALTERATION London, Jan. 8. TO-DAY'S alterations m the Bank of England's official exchange rates are vi:wed by banking circles as a probable result of pressure by commercial Institutions, wtio believed for some tim e that the spread between buying and selling rates is unjustifiably large.Reuter - 105 words
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Article164 1940-01-09 15 Singapore, Monday. AJJIET conditions prevailed m all sec- tions of the share market to-day and only a small volume of business was transacted. The price of local tin w&s slightly better at $1253 /4 up while tJ-r--price of rubber at four o'clock was buyers Spot 38^8 cents,164 words
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Article182 1940-01-09 15 London. Dec. 13. JN view of the changes brought about by the war m the tin -mining inuustry the results of Malayan Tin Dredging and Southern Malayan Tin Dredging, made up to the end of June, are of little more than historical interest. The domestic quota of only182 words
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Article714 1940-01-09 15 Singapore, Monday, i EMPAT buah kerajaan Eropah yang kechil2, 14 uu Norway. Sweden. Holland, dan Denmark— I fiah iiK-iiya ;ikun dengan kuat pads hujong mmggu ynng lepas ml bahawa mereka tidak-lah s.<-ka)t2 akau memblnrkan Mtipu2 pirn mein:- gttngul kemerdeh*kaan mereka. Kenyataan tiki telah di-keluarkan mereka la-lah714 words
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Article150 1940-01-09 15 (From Our Own Reporter) peninß, Monday MR. James Dick. J.P.. manage! nr Messrs. Islay Kcrr Co., Ltd Penang, was entertained to dinner ,at "Happy Villa," Tanjong Bungah, la ,r ui&ht prior to his departure for Home on retirement alter approximately 25 fij years m Ma'aya. jjH150 words
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Advertisement12 1940-01-09 15 PASSENGER'S BAGGAGE South British Insarance Co., Ltd. 2 t, Finlayson Green. m12 words
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Advertisement103 1940-01-09 15 NEDERLANDSCHE HANDELMAATSCHAPPIJ, N. V. Established by Royal Charter AD 1824 Incorporated m the Netherlands. (Netherlands Tracing Society) BANKERS AMSTEitf}:. M Paid Up Capital f. 40.030 000Reserve Fund 10,500,00.London Correspondent < NATIONAL PROVINCIAL BANK LIMITED. Head Office: AMSTERDAM Branches: Holland:— Rotterdam, The Hague, and 64 branches and sub-branches at smaller places.103 words
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Advertisement82 1940-01-09 15 X..-',K p* It is impos- v WS^'J%^J sible for an i indiTidual to I provide for F his valued possessions the safety that is afforded by our vaußs where we have sale »>oxes of < various sizes for hire at mode- rate rates. fj! HIKERS Mitmsflvcs hold the KEYS and82 words
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715 1940-01-09 16 EDUCA TION D IR E CTO R'S TR IBUTE TO METHODIST MOVEMENT Singapore, Monday. IIOBHX apprmat,- th, value of your work with «*£»*lJ£ lava' .said Dr. W. I.in.han. Dinrtor of Educat.on. Straits Settle i 4 */r^*w,ii.f lPaHprs fithcred m conference at wesity merits, to tho Metnoaist j(duti& Church Much had715 words
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Article187 1940-01-09 16 THE CHURCH THE WAR Singapore, wonaay. AT the annual conference of the Methodist Church, which concluded to-day, the Committee o« the State of the Church, m its report commended to their pastors and people the following pronouncement of the Methodist 1 Church on the important subject of Peace and War,187 words
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Article152 1940-01-09 16 London, Jan. 8. MR. Winston Churchill, visiting the British forces m France yesterday, entered an Air Force zone which was so fogbound that no flying was possible, says Reuter's special correspondent with the R.A.F. m France. A mock attack on an aerodrome Mr. Churchill visited hadReuter - 152 words
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Article101 1940-01-09 16 OBJECTOR MIXES UP THE BIBLE London, Dec 13 ROBERT Frederick Jones, of Bickertonroad, Highgate, N. f went to the Loudon Conscientious Objectors' Tribunal i yesterday and asked exemption from military service. As one test of his sincerity, hi v asked to quote the First and Commandments. He replied: "Thou shalt101 words
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Article73 1940-01-09 16 Illness Of Ex-Kaiser Doom, (Holland), Jan. 8. I pX-KAISER Wilhelm is slightly m- I disposed with a cold and is con- I fined to his room. He will be unable I to attend the funeral at Amerengen I on Tuesday of his friend Count I Bentinck, who first gave himReuter - 73 words
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Article31 1940-01-09 16 BRITISH LABOUR FINLAND London, Jan. 8: The Labour Party and the Trade Union General CoundM of Finland have invited the British Labour movement to send a leading r? tuation there.- ReuterReuter - 31 words
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Article205 1940-01-09 16 STOP PRESS Paris, Jan. 8. H Gen. Gamelin has handed to Gen. (iort and Gen Ironside the Insignia of the Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour, at British headquarters after a luncheon at which the guests included Mr. Churchill. In decorating the generals, Gen. I Gamelin addressed a proclamationReuter - 205 words
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Article108 1940-01-09 16 Reuters reporter with the R.A.F. m France states that H. M. Abrahams, British Olympic champion and well known sports comrnjentatcr. who is now engaged at the Ministry of Economic Warfare, will be the first of a number of lecturers on matters of topical interest to R.A.P unitsReuter - 108 words
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