Morning Tribune, 17 January 1940
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292 1940-01-17 1 "No Change In Army Policy" Says Premier London, Jan. 16 .nvr in Parliament alter be \tsY nlO OF THESE JwjE lb !it to have been obvious that 2? Belishal resignation could not b* connected with any re- Sfisr ssa-iw hanges had been approved by the Set and WA P S°NO292 words
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Article126 1940-01-17 1 London, Jan. 16. p Wtt a very animated House which re-assembled after the Christmas *^s this afternoon for a short question hour and the eagerly-awaited state?h?l by Mr Hore-Belisha and Mr. -namberlain. mE* übcu bc ches we packed, and the ilif n 1 Postponed their meetingReuter - 126 words
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Article, Illustration916 1940-01-17 1 "Not Dull Or Stagnant" "NO DISPUTE OVER ARMY POLICY" ])^AKING important statements in Parliament last night regarding Mr. Hore-Belisha's resignation, the ex-War Minister himself and the Premier declared it was not due to any split between Mr. Belisha and any of his colleagues upon any pointREUTER - 916 words
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225 1940-01-17 1 Three British Submarines Feared Sunk London, Jan. 16. JRE Admiralty announce that during the past week three British submarines, Seahorse, Undine and Starfish, failed to return to their bases or to report. M These three vessels had been engaged an a particularly hazardous service, and the Admiralty fear they must225 words
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Advertisement34 1940-01-17 1 On Other Pages Turkey Prepares U.S. Envoy For Brussels Government House Party Women's Page Leader Page Cinemas 7, 8, 9 10 Assize Judge's Warning London Divorce Sport 13 14 Finance 15 Late News 1*34 words
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Article92 1940-01-17 2 Ankara. Jan. 16. I A MIX *ivin* the Government I certain special powers with a I view to trengtheninr natnttaJ I delence. and protecting f^wiwl ccrnomy in ttv- event of extruordinary circumstances' was inirodoied in ihe National Assembly to-day far an urgent v^te. "Extrao)dinary circuin>Unees deal with: (1)Reuter - 92 words
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Article189 1940-01-17 2 There wa s no foundation, said Mr. Chamberlain, for the suggestion that i lie re&ignalion was connected with or was the result cf a battle between Mr. Belisha and certain high officers, vaguely described as "or&ss hats'' over tiie system 01 promotion in the Army. He had189 words
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Article350 1940-01-17 2 PREMIER ON THE WORLD'S THREE WAR IN liL 1 review of the war, Mr c-B)/ Derlain i>aid that export licencesß")! being granted for war oy Finland, and the amounts lnv J were substantial. B "During the last few weeks, w e I been horrified by the calculated" Lity involved in350 words
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Article62 1940-01-17 2 Paris, Jan. 16A German submarine was attack* by French patrol craft while sudmerging\ A statement issued in Paris to-daj that after the attack a patch pi came to the surface. The submarine was not seen again, du. it is" not certain if it was destroyed. It62 words
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Article42 1940-01-17 2 Darwin, J&" f qs2 The British steamer, Merkur v; tons, bound for Melbourne from pore, is aground en a coral reef ok North Australian coast. The ninety passengers aboaro all safe. The Vellei ha^ gone to her as>* ReuterReuter - 42 words
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Advertisement56 1940-01-17 2 It contains all the vital constituents that promote tlr- V^^^^-^zZ^^ i^K I fSE tHEW I (J^^^^Km development of BRATN and the building up of health/ I P^*AVf iH^ V V®*V^ Jr/m W Clover BraiiJ Evaporated Milk is pure rich wn.K aiid romrs from heulthy rows of the rich pastur 556 words
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708 1940-01-17 3 Keltiian Dutch Govts. j In Close Consultations Amsterdam, Jan. 16. Ar Dutch military authorities c(Vtttirtue to check over the ..ntrv's defence preparations, but no rtew measiire is anl,nm Holland is prepared for anything but must not mr th it there is any imminent danger atReuter - 708 words
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Article45 1940-01-17 3 DEATH OF LOCAL WOMAN'S BROTHER I Shanghai, Jan. 16. Secant Duncan Crank, HospxtaV 20 P m< l day inthe fd on Wednesday last £ot flrcd by a Chin- "is own squad, while argument in the compound.—Reut- "y^PorUd that Crank u nt< belie ed to be45 words
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469 1940-01-17 3 London, Jan. 16. THE SINKING of the Netherlands steamer Arenskerk, 7,906 tons, by a German submarine in the Bay of Biscay 100 miles off Ushant is related by some commentators to the tension which, although somewhat relaxed, still persists in the low countries, owing toB.O.W. - 469 words
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Article38 1940-01-17 3 Paris, Jan. 16. The Pari 8 edition of the New York Herald Tribune announces that th first batch of American vomuteers ha a They are now beinff trained in &khn and rifle shooting.- ReuterReuter - 38 words
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Article32 1940-01-17 3 Ottawa Jem. 16. A total of G.5114,650,0CD has so far been stitfecrlbftd to tlw first Canadian War LckM, which was first offered to the public yesterday, according to the prelyninary report.- ReuterReuter - 32 words
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Article78 1940-01-17 3 Japan To Bid For Russian U.S. Friendship Tokyo. Jan. 16. JAPAN is U> make a determined effort to patch up dilforem-p.s between liefsdf and Russia. This was announctd to-da) by the neW Prime Minister. Admiral Yonai, <vhrse Cabinet waa [orm^lly 'approved by the Emperor this mcruii^. 'Generally tile Fieirer "thereReuter - 78 words
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Article55 1940-01-17 3 Gestapo Executes Czech Officers I London, Jan. 16. NEARLY 800 Csech Officers have been arrested by the Gestapo since Christmas, it is learned at the German frontier from well informed Czech sources. Some officers including General Braun, former Czech military attache at Bucharest, are reported to have been immediately executedReuter - 55 words
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Advertisement221 1940-01-17 3 Nature's Way to Health I feel ten years younger I M —to tay thousands of men and women who have found new vouthfutness and vitality result of taking Phyllosan tablets. These wonderful revitalizing tablets are the result of prolonged research by 6. Buergl, M.D.. Professor of Medicine at Berne University,221 words
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256 1940-01-17 4 CAPTAIN OF SHIP PLEADS GUILTY Singapore, Tuesday. TAPTAIN IVttigrew, master of a vessel, was fined $100 to-day by C M ConJ foidham. Second Magistrate, when he pleaded to the charge of permitting Dr. Karl Bondy, «P^ ntl^ fugee, to land in Singapore to-day256 words
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Article213 1940-01-17 4 (By M i; ARDMORE) VI VI'EKDAY WAS A GALA DA* I FOR THE CHILDREN OP THE HILUKEN'S AH) SOCIETY HOME. 2* TO.MLINSON ROAD. THEY WERI THE GUESTS OF HE. THE GOVERNOR AND LADY THOMAS AT A PARTY AT GOVERNMENT HOUSE WHICH LADY THOMAS GIVES AT213 words
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Article37 1940-01-17 4 ANOTHER STRIKE IN JOHORE <From Our Own Correspondent) Johore Bahru, Tuesday. U7ORKERS of the Sungei Tiram Pine- apple Factory in Kota Tinggi Road *>ent on strike yesterday morning. Their exact demands are not known at tht moment.37 words
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Article69 1940-01-17 4 WATCH THIEF HURT WOMAN Singapore, Tuesday. Convicted on his own plea of guilty, Tionp Toh, a 26-year-old Cantonese snatch thief, had sentence deferred a week in the Third Police Court tftis morning. Accused was alleged to have caused hurt to a Chinese woman when attempting to snatch her earrings at69 words
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Article73 1940-01-17 4 Singapore, Tuesday. I WHEN Eng Chin Chye and Tan Lye 1 Tee were charged with committing armed robbery at Kim Yam Road on Jan 10, Mr. L. C. Goh, Fifth Magistrate, ordered them to be remanded in police custody for 24 hours. The accused were alleged to73 words
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Article44 1940-01-17 4 i The central depot which has been opened at Government HoxIST to supply wool, for knitting garments for men of the Fighting Forces, will be open on Friday from 10 a.m. to 12 noon. Instead of Friday for this week only.44 words
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Article91 1940-01-17 4 (From Our Own Correspondent) Muar, Monday. Pleading guilty to a charge of having purchased rubber when he had no licence, Siong Toh Meng was to-day fined $25, with the alternative of one month's rigorous imprisonment, by Tuan Sheikh Abu Baker bin Yahya. It was stated that91 words
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Article219 1940-01-17 4 STRIKERS POLICE CLASH Singapore. TufsdayH FOUR arrests were made and til people were taken to hu^il following a demonstration by S 250 strikers of the rattan ifacloHrm of Messrs. Brinkmann and <>. J W milestone, Bukit Timah Road, ■■< about 2.30 this afternoon wh^B^ they clashed with forty Sikh puliX219 words
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Article34 1940-01-17 4 Mr P Madhavan Nair. formeiß' StaMon Mattel, Bukit Mertajam a» lately a? 3ub Train Controller. IpoB; iS promotec aj a permanent Sub-Tia» Controller and is posted at GemMj irom the beginning of this year.34 words
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Article563 1940-01-17 4 VERA ARDMORE - People Places VERA ARDMORE L By MONDAY NIGHT AT THE CATHAY WAS VERY ENTERTAINING AND AMONG THE GUESTS WHO ENJOYED DINNER AND DANCING IN ITS DELICIOUSLY COOL ATMOSPHERE WERE MR. AND MRS. E C EDWARDS (MRS. EDWARDS NOT LONG BACK FROM EUROPE), MR. AND MRS. L.W. GEDDES, MR. AND MRS563 words
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Advertisement24 1940-01-17 4 "MASTER" PADLOCKS /CjZ&y a Strongest PadA.k your Supplier for a full display Show. Prom All High-class Dealers. Sole Distributors: RAHAMIN PENHAS, 117-125 Cecil Street.24 words
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Advertisement60 1940-01-17 4 POLAROID See how this new scien- i tiflc light control stops yfT jL reflected Rlare and pro- lj^S*si^ tects your eyes as no y^^^ other sun glass can pro- tect them. Perfect eye X^ comfort for tennis, driving or any out door sport. Price $6.00. Beware of imitations. THOMPSON OPTICAL60 words
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Article, Illustration1062 1940-01-17 5 4 Reasons Why Banananas Are Good For You ■aWNAS provide us, at small exI p e nS e. with one of the most pei--1; foods and there are a number I' oood reasons why they should Hun- prominently in the daily diet. Ku begin with, provided that they are Iscluu'lv1,062 words
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Advertisement79 1940-01-17 5 SS^ jkl A^ff^ &Jt THEY MnKc I komd-maae delicious, I a/stays fresh, I cool meals II you have not tried one of our I >cM|^^ famous S.C.S. Pies you've missed f^flP'^^Jm a treat. They are really V^W scrumptious because only the *1^ tIH tenderest meat. Poultry «and game f«^ 179 words
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305 1940-01-17 6 MORNING TRIBUNE Wednesday, January 17, 1940. AT THE CROSSROADS /"<AiiIXKT changes and government reorganisations in times ol" war are common features which should not occasion any surprise. The ebjott is to effect greater cooperation among the various orktftta In order that the maximum effort can be produced for the successful305 words
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Article, Illustration697 1940-01-17 6 London H.L. Hopkin On To-day New Year's Day In London: Scots Celebrate With Less Fervour: A; Tale Of The Late Sir! i i rank Benson— And Its j Singapore Counterpart: i Butter And Bacon From Ireland. London, Jan. 1. jUEW Year's Day. It is a day of work in this697 words
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Article196 1940-01-17 6 WORE MILLIONS FOR U.S. NAVY Washington, Jan. JS. QWING to the accelerated paqe of naval building President Roosevelt has sent a letter to Senator Bankhead, Speaker of the House of Representatives, asking Congress to provide an additional $31 million immediately for naval armament and ammunition. This is additional to the196 words
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Article163 1940-01-17 6 SOVIET AIR BOMBINGS CONTINUE Helsinki, Jan. 16. COR Uie fourth successive day So--1 viet planes have been r&inin? bombs en towns in southern Fiiriand, but th« morale of the Finns is uiiaffected. Helsinki had two alarms to-day. The Officer Commanding Air Defence has i.ssued a statement declaring: "The enemy, havingReuter - 163 words
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Advertisement22 1940-01-17 6 Today's White Label Announcement Most of us can find fault with our eyes shut. But ao fault can be found with DEWAR'S22 words
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MORNING TRIBUNE FILM FANFARE
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Article, Illustration469 1940-01-17 7 1939 WAS BIG YEAR FOR MOVIE YOUTHS I (ANT remember another year in all Hollywood history that produced as many valuable voimir i)ersonalities as has 1939. Every studio boasts a bumper crop of star prospects, particularly prospects of the feminine jrender. Metro, finally awakening to the decline of its old-time469 words
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Article, Illustration365 1940-01-17 7 mEACHING trees, bats, midgets giants, flying monkeys, and I doir to dance, made Bobby Connolly's job in 'The Wizard of Oz," opening at the end of the month at the Capi tol Theatre, the toughest, yet mos^ interesting one of his career. Connolly, dance director of365 words
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Article77 1940-01-17 7 r n CUFF NOTES: Frsd Astaire is conslit dering a lush offer to star in a Broadway musical on completion of his p current film That ultraswanky new h car of Eleanor Powall's is an advance ir Lirthday present from her mother. 0 Looks like a neck and neck race77 words
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Article75 1940-01-17 7 THE HOLLYWOOD PARADE: Wan n William, inventor: So fascinated is Mr. William by anything mechanical that tie has been known to overlook th* near-nude beauties at Earl Carroll' night spot, in studying the machinery which lifts them to the stag? Prifdji Lane, precautionist: When liiC postman delivered her 999th and75 words
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Article341 1940-01-17 7 fiREAT human drama of to-day that will stir all your happiest eiiwries of 1001 thrilling yesterlys is Darryl F. Zanuck's produc*i of "Hollywood Cavalcade," hiih tomes to the Cathay Theatre lls week, starring Alice Faye and on Ameche and photographed in •How technicotour. romance of Hollywood from341 words
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Article, Illustration261 1940-01-17 8 I Young Mr. Lincoln THK thrilling, romantic, eventful youth of Abe Lincoln makes Dairy! F. Zanuc-k's production of "Young Mr. Lincoln" a complete screen surprise and excellent entertainment, according to advance reports based on "sneak screenings" of the unusual film. IfMftai the great Lincoln with whom everyone Ls familiar, this261 words
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Article221 1940-01-17 8 Return Of The Frog j IMAGINE London in the grip of a gang that does not hesitate to kill anyone who stands in the way of their coups. Imagine hundreds of police scouring the Pool of London for the sinister brotherhood of crime that leaves the mark of a221 words
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Article, Illustration200 1940-01-17 8 Hawaiian Nights it MUSICAL revue scenes featuring a large group of girls who present the much talked of new swing, hula dance, will attract the unusual attendance at the Capitol Theatre where Universal^ latest musical film, "Hawaiian Night," is currently on the screen. Described as one of the most200 words
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Article234 1940-01-17 8 Pavilion "Chasing Danger" WHEN a pair of harum-scarum American ncwsreel cameramen get mixed up in an Arabian revolt, things begin to happen. Particularly when they're two boys who can never be too deep in danger to overlook a beautiful girl. I That's exactly the situation In "Chasing Dangetr," 20th Century-Fox's234 words
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Advertisement91 1940-01-17 8 DESTINED TO SMASH EVERY RECORD CREATED BY -THE ffiMHiT >!»< Hint* To-day \>IIUC A -15, 6-15 9-15 PM, 1 rjC'l lIMi lUN I I3INC \fCrVtAXsft l^^^^fci RETURN mP mp h^ y3^ifc?i J rKUu HS^f Ji p p UNM VJ V^v/INIM^K i>...j^..d i., iiihbihi »ii<<>* RENE RAY HARTLEY POWER ——*S.ib*- WE91 words
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Advertisement312 1940-01-17 9 Beauty at Bay in the Jungle! Jm BmBBBBIBBL' v >|^ri|| A girl alone against a lawless man and BL desp^ a> dark beauty's poisor^plot "^^K i^^lfl^lflHk- Excitingod venture and dangerous romance > under the brooding palms on Hie fringe TjQfJy 7 I^bb^bßbu civilixot on Tro P ic drama, action, thrills312 words
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Article103 1940-01-17 10 Singapore, Tuesday. COHVICISD last week for theft <>i half a barrel tf nails valued at .^l2, at Canberra Koad, Naval Ba^. in the early hours of Jan. 10, tag Choo Sen*, a younK Chinese, was this morning sentenced to pay a fine of $50 or103 words
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Article84 1940-01-17 10 Singapore, Tuesd* I SENTENCE was deferred a I the case in which Tan Hlj <VS and Goh Hock Lim, two I Chinese, were XBvkteJ y IT j H Watson in the Third Poll "H a charge of assisting in carryii I I a chap-jee-kee lottery. I Both accused84 words
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Advertisement217 1940-01-17 10 ITS GOT RHYTHM AND ITS GOT Fl N iOyiN S HAPPY, CAKi^R^ TREAT i mit■■ 4i I sll(ms TODAI I ill 3-15 6-15—^15 %A%#^ tfe^ UL fir j?;^ „on fly 1' 7. E '\*i mmm* x4A i StE PIIWCIIW LUANA, THE I AMOLS "MISS HONOLULU" IST. FEB. AT THE AIR-CONDITIONED217 words
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Advertisement211 1940-01-17 10 Imagine The 'Oomph' Girl playing mother To The "Dead End Kids" ALHA HI BRA c ,i^ K Warner Bros'. Excitingly Different Hit! il* BALCONY AND OPEN AIR ANNEXE RECENTLY OPENED HAPPY CABARET UNDER CONSTRUCTION NEW COCKTAIL BAB. TO-DAYS TEA DANCE 6.30—9. NIGHT DANCE 9 30—12 TO-MORROW AT 8 SARONG KABAYA211 words
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1260 1940-01-17 11 ARMED ROBBERS GET FIVE YEARS Singapore, Tuesday. H**fF oflVnc-es of this kind become common here, it is almost certain I that those concerned will be flogged on conviction," said Mr. "Bustier Pedlow, when he sentenced two Cantonese, Wong Fook and ■an Kaam Yan, to five1,260 words
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Article185 1940-01-17 11 THREE bright comedies one long and two short and a travel picture of California are the features of the new programme at the Pavilion. The long comedy, "Chasing Danger," has al v o many thrills in it, but they cannot be taken seriously; they are 'only185 words
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Article145 1940-01-17 11 i JJAWAIIAN melodies and Hawaiian romance are featured in "Hawaiian (Nights," which is now showing at the Capitol. This is a romantic musical, with plenty of fun, singing and dancing, and it is played almost throughout in the island of romance from which it derives its145 words
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252 1940-01-17 11 Cinema Reviews "Young Mr. Lincoln" At The Cathay JJENRY FONDA has put on a stovepipe hat, fastened, a wart to his right cheek, elongated his nose and dabbod some dark paint on his face to give it a gaunt look, and now you may call i him Abraham Lincoln. I252 words
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355 1940-01-17 11 I (From Our Own Correspondent) Johore Bahru, Monday. t pLEADING guilty to an alternative charge of having driven a military car along the Ist milestone, Johore Bahru-Kot a Tinggi i Road, in a negligent manner on Nov. 29 last year, Lance-Corpora 1 J Abdul Karim,355 words
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105 1940-01-17 12 London. Jan. 1">. RKVR ADMIRAL Marshal Llewelyn Clarke, who was formerly attached to Singapore Naval Establishment in 193b and 19.'57, wm to-day granted a decree nisi with costs on the ground of the adultery of his wife, who was undefended, with George MacDonald, describedReuter - 105 words
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Article60 1940-01-17 12 New .York. Jan 16. A SPECIAL vessel has been char for the transport of wheat from North Pacific port to Vladivostok, which a rate of $11.75 <U.S.i tau h paid. This is the first indication that thi Soviet is repeating its occasional practice of importing wheat IntoReuter - 60 words
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Advertisement266 1940-01-17 12 > fTTBI J m ■nKiT^i^B YlWand BRitiSHIMDIAXI NES (INCORPORATED LN KKGU&D) The V. A O. S. toiii|»iin> will nw a paMwnge *i«'iiin«'r sailiag P. 0. STEAM NAV. CO. Collyer Quay BRITISH INDIA STEAM NAVIGATION CO. SERVICES BrngKok welS? prnang. Rangoon Calcutta weetuy Port Swettehham, Penang. Negapatam. Karikal Porto Novo. Cuddalore.266 words
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Advertisement263 1940-01-17 12 I m i l i I i i i »m^ i i u I «r^ I I I H I I B^ I L_l^ > I LUXURIOUS ONE-CLASS MOTORSHIPS I CABINS WITH PRIVATE BATH EXCELLENT CUISINE. PASSENGER FREIGHT SERVICES. I HOMEWARDS: to Colombo. Aden Port Said, Palestine, Beyrouth Mar- seUles,263 words
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Article202 1940-01-17 13 The following are weights for fou races of the second day of the Pera Turf Club's Races:— Hor>>es. Class 4 Div. I—s1 5 Furs. Str. AH Gold 9.0 Inez 8.13 Wden 8.12 Young Ginger 8.10 Monaveen 8.10 Lady Ida 8 10 Selangor II 8.10202 words
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717 1940-01-17 13 ij^KUViiNU tar too much for their weaker opponents, the Fortress Co., R.E. yesterday beat the S.C,C. "C" team by 21 points (3 goals and 2 tries) to nil, in the second day of the S.C.C. seven-a-side rugby tournament played on the padang. In other717 words
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Article132 1940-01-17 13 The Royal Singapore Golf Club 18 hole competition for ladles was played at Bukit Timah on Monday and resulted in a win for Mrs. R. Wakeford in "A" Division with a net score of 74 and in a win for Mrs. R.L. Nunn in "B" Division132 words
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Article125 1940-01-17 13 January Stroke j Competition THE January Stroke competition of the Garrison Golf Club was played at Tanglin on Saturday and Sunday and resulted in a win for E. A. Joy with a net score of 64. The following were I the best returns: E. A. Joy 82—18=64 |L. C. Chater125 words
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Advertisement12 1940-01-17 13 nATp THE DOGS HEA&LABn EiiiS IS ON EVERY BOTTLI WP H U3A12 words
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Miscellaneous55 1940-01-17 13 SPORTS DIARY TO-DAY HOCKEY: CSC. vs. S.C.R.C CSC; S.R.C. vs. Y.M.C.A. Ju 1 nior s, S.R.C; S.R.C. vs RlTpfp I°R C S.C.R.C. Kl-GGIR: s.C.r- Seven-a-side tourBOXING: Malaya Command Championship finals, Tanglin. TIDE TABLE m TO-DAY High Water: 3.10 A.M. 8.7 ft. 3.17 P.M. 7.8 ft. Hi*h Water: 3.50 A.M. 8.555 words
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Article476 1940-01-17 14 Y. M. CA. BEAT THE AIRMEN 5-1 vu i R.A.K. (Kalian*) cSmoK to tMr in .11 departments of the Kame, the h Y.M.C.A 5.0,-1 a ,1,,,r,.u, lo** -tory (Kallanß) who wore beaten by fiv* ground yenterdav The Airmen possessed a weak defence, while their forwards failed to turn tne it*476 words
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Article104 1940-01-17 14 Yacht Club's Week-end Races I ON Friday, Jan. 19, there wiil be the usual afternoon races for all daaer\ at the Koyal Singapore Yacht Club suiting at 5.25 p.m. On Sunday, Jan 21. the 'C" Class vviil sail the thud race for Trix Challenge Cup, starting at 9.50 a.m. The104 words
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Article57 1940-01-17 14 Singapore, "Hi in d i'( d wiih .ittt n.,)U'd in* it if $22 the property oi Han S.illeri Snid b>\\ Aiimad b> 34-year -old M.'.luv, v to-tluy remaiicied In police coßody Icjr hours, on Application by Mi Conrad uidham, Second Manis- \> »i;on*«d tin- ca n57 words
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Article575 1940-01-17 14 Singapore, Tuesday. A SURPRISE raid conducted on a house in Vefcrasamy Road on Nov. 22 last by a posse of detectives, headed by a police inspector, which resulted in the arrest of eleven Chinese, three of whom are women, and haul of a large quantity575 words
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Article312 1940-01-17 14 Last Nights Bouts MORE thrilling fights wtre witnessed by another large crowd at I Tanglin last night in the second day of the Malaya Command I boxing championships. I Most of the fights were slogging affairs, and many hard knocks were given and received. Best of312 words
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Article239 1940-01-17 14 I'fHE Island Club beat the Sepoy Lines Golf Club in thfc social match played at the Island bourse on Sunday. B rjy 9>/ 2 points to 3. Results were as K follow;;:— B J. Fle'xher-Cooke F. Sharp v.--. B C. A. R Baten.an &E. L. Williams 1.239 words
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Miscellaneous215 1940-01-17 14 A TTEMPT TO EXTOR T Singapore, Tuesday. 'j'HAT he wa.? instigated by otheis bigger than himself to commit the ofTrnce was the pi**a put up by a 20-->etu'-old Chii.ese. Tan Ah Seng, who pleaded guilty before Mr. Conrad Oldham in the Second Poiice Court to-day to a charge of attempted215 words
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Article300 1940-01-17 15 1 mmmmmmmm I LONDON TIN London, Tuesday. r .Official Price) £242y 4 Buyers £242 3 4 Sellers I >«• official price> %g* K I LONDON RUBBER I London, Tuesday. Market Tone Quieter I Snot J^ b n 8S t Forward) Feb. ll%b ll%s 12nd Forward) Mar. 11%300 words
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Article43 1940-01-17 15 GIRL HURT IN ACCIDENT Is, Kno <*ed down hv ln o ga 1 p re Tuesday. l neai thTinl. a lorry in Bagdad *J ]y th mor^in^ Ctl o n of Arab Street :ak *n to :>! nm S. a 9-year old girl w^s43 words
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Article735 1940-01-17 15 i>nM'r*« >l;nk« i Report jJJESSRS. Fraser and Co., in their market report dated Jan. 16, Stated: Our first report for the New Year find-) the war nearly five months old and with ominous signs of spreading further World- wide assistance and .sympathy for Finland is embarrassing735 words
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Article88 1940-01-17 15 Singapore, Tuesday. THERE were two fire calls to-day, on? being in the early hours of the morning, when several show cases of an Indian shop in Selegie Road caught fire. However, the quick arrival of the engines prevented the spread of the fire, jf, which was put out before88 words
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Article178 1940-01-17 15 (Reuters City Special) London. Jan. 16. TtflE ru l>lkt market is keenly interested in the United Slates rubber statistics for December. The imports totalled 69.100 tons, showing an increase of 2t>. compared with NovemThjs is considered to be due to large arrivals during the 'first days of December,Reuter - 178 words
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Article189 1940-01-17 15 Singapore, Tuesday. ILL MARKETS were quiet and easiei to-day following the marking down of prices on the London Stock Exchange yesterday, which was said to be due to international uncertainties. Local tir was ?4 down at $124.00 and the price of rubber at four o'clock was buyers189 words
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Advertisement102 1940-01-17 15 NEDERLANDSCHE HANDELMAATSCHAPPIJ, N. V. Established by Royal Charter A.D. 182 1 Incorporated in the Netherlands. (Netherlands Trading Society) BANKERS ARtfSTEKD/, M Paia Up Capital f. 40,030 000,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 ai smaller places102 words
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Article416 1940-01-17 16 Allied, Neutral German Losses THE WAR AT SEA London, Jan. it>. CIKKIHOS due to enemy action ft. 12 British vessels of 34,077 tons, and lour n tons. The British .ships sunk were ttj Ofirinfcton Court '5,160 tons). Towm'i ley < 2.888 >. Dunbar Castle (10,00^, O ,wrie < 689 1Reuter - 416 words
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Article62 1940-01-17 16 Stockholm, Jan. 16. It is learned that the Government has instructed the Minister at Moscow to protest to the Soviet Government over the; incident on Sunday, when Soviet planes flew over Swedish territory and dropped bombs. It U) believed that the planes, being in difficulty owingReuter - 62 words
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Article78 1940-01-17 16 Tokyo, Jan. 16. 'PHE disastrous fire at Shizuoka (about 100 miles southwest of Tokyo), in which 3,000 houses were destroyed and 40,000 people tendered homel&'3, is now under control. According to the latest information, only two were dead and eight injured. The fire is reported asReuter - 78 words
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Article54 1940-01-17 16 Friendly A Hem In British A rmy London, Jan 16. It was stated in the House of Commons to-day that the number of friendly aliens serving in the British Army up to Jan. 6 was 905. A Bill to deal with Czech* assets blocr..'ed in Great Britain will be introduce!Reuter - 54 words
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278 1940-01-17 16 Holland Belgium Deny German Allegations Amsterdam, Jan. ltj. POR the second time in 48 hours, Holland has flaUy denied Cier- H f many's allegations in connection with the crisis which began W during the weekend. justs «o«Si I and French Governments. Meanwhile, there is every sign that tht cr^,r« Duto278 words
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Article154 1940-01-17 16 THEALLIEst SECOND FRONT LINE London, Jan. 16. lit pHE opening yesterday of Canada's I first national war lean tor $20oH nillions £50 millions has resulted all a subscriptions for $114 millions. I Referring to this loan, the Timeiß t says:- H "There can be no question a the! l i154 words
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Article110 1940-01-17 16 Rio de Janeiro, Jan. 16. PRESIDENT VARGAS, inaugurat-B ing the work of the Permanentß Enter-American Neutrality Com-B mittee said that the security zone.B as established at the Panama Con-B ference, was necessary to preventß interference with free communica-B tions on American sea routes. I "We mustReuter - 110 words
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Article176 1940-01-17 16 London, Jan. 16. THE Western Front remains quiet, though the British forces in particular are being held ready in case of any German offensive through the lowlands. The usual patrol and artillery activity is reported, and German long-range guns have been in action near the Luxemburg border,Reuter - 176 words
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Article61 1940-01-17 16 A London. Jan. 16. FTER the experience of one week of the schemes for rationing of butter bacon and sugar— the only foods yet '•übject to rationing in Britain— it was stated authoritatively to-day that the machinery was working smoothly and well. There has Leen noBriiLsh Wireless - 61 words
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Article92 1940-01-17 16 Helsinki, Jan. M-M It is officially stated that 60 1 I planes bombed eight areas in Fin u m yesterday. At least 600 dropped and three people were kilita- m at Viipuri, and 50 injured. rtrtnl tio nß It is pointed out that the PW^BReuter - 92 words
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Article38 1940-01-17 16 London, Jan B Great Britain has placed or th eR worth two million pounds W»n of Brewster Aeronautical Corporate* the United States. This is rie hll e .B British order for this type of mw ReuterReuter - 38 words
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