The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 1 September 1939
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The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942)
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Title Section20 1939-09-01 1 The Singapore Free Press AND DAILY. NEWS (SPECIAL AIRMAIL EDITION 10 CENTS) NO. 15,871. ESTD. 182H TRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 1939.20 words
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Article480 1939-09-01 1 Ordered In Britain STOCK EXCHANGE CLOSTNC DOWN TO-DAY EV^ A CTOTA^S!™ N ??iU^ w < iS? R CITIES 0F SCHOOLCHILDREN MIIJJOX PFOPI F wFm IrppvS1 rppv S F^ SIDENTS EVOLVING ABOUT THREE NOr\CIX< THTS Mf)VF \iSSTrf\J?™ IX iX- THE OFFItIA L STATEMENT ANCONCLUDE THE ANN^UXCFn E> ANReuter; British Wireless - 480 words
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Article52 1939-09-01 1 1 \SHES repolitical that ravaicd ('•rowin? i !.;>s?s l.»n R er >ol- forbicSdinc tVpd Of ■IP- I ii.tr v the l»eten- \iet m submitr d that Italy and ->cd. \r«^r seem; I S< of the Italian, 1 I l^olish amKriti*h minJs\il Krnlay and Here can- rolling r m52 words
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Article51 1939-09-01 1 "LEAVE PARIS" APPEAL r.tr> lag, 31. ap do Tit v tO v of the I to Dd to pro- longer .d it is Ad and tricted, In m d id :h:ee to la first i f one the if ■nri n has r In the last renounced r.d. and are51 words
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Article410 1939-09-01 1 Britain's Calm In Face Of Crisis London, Aug. 31. BRITAIN HAS SETTLED down to contemplate the possibility of war in a spirit the Mkfl of which has never been seen in the country's history. A survey of London's street*?, homes, factories and newspapers reveals the whole spirit of the country410 words
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87 1939-09-01 1 Duke Of Windsor Sends Appeal To Italian King Cannes, Aug. 31. WIIE Duke of Windsor has sent the King of Italy a personal message, asking him to intervene m the cause of peace. Th^Duke recalled he fought virtue of this association nemm begged Uie King to assert his influence toReuter - 87 words
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182 1939-09-01 1 No Reply Yet Received From Hitler London, Au?. 31. NO reply has yet been received to the British communication which was handed to the German Foreign Minister, Herr von Ribbentrop, shortly after midnight. No communication has been received m London from the Polish government, to whom copies of the An-slo-GcrmanReuter; British Wireless - 182 words
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Article56 1939-09-01 1 Amsterdam, Aug. 31. FOR THE FIRST TIME since the Great War, Queen Wiihelmina's birthday was celebrated to-day without the traditional festivities and holiday. The stock exchange and commercial markets, which customarily close on Aug. 31, were open for usual business. Schoolchildren also went to schoolReuter - 56 words
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Article, Illustration31 1939-09-01 1 MR. WINSTON CHURCHILL PHOTOGRAPHED ON HIS ARRIVAL m Pans last week, after his visit to sections of the French Maginot Line. On ri*ht is General Georges, who accompanied Mr. Chun hill.31 words
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Article123 1939-09-01 1 Position Of Tin Rubber In War (From Our Own Correspondent) Tlll Dl London, Aug. 31. JHfcKfc have been sufficient dealings m leading Malayan tins and rubbers during the past few days to make dealers regret the closing of the Stock Exchange which is due to curtailment of travel facilities caused123 words
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Article62 1939-09-01 1 "We Believe War Is Improbable Xlir Free Press London <«»r- respondent, m a cable received m Singapore this mornin? on events m the city stated: "We stiil believe that war is improbable." The Free Press and Straits Times London staff, cabled the correspondent, would remsin m London as Ion? as62 words
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Article54 1939-09-01 1 Riga, Aug. 31. OWING TO the withdrawal of British ships, the Baltic states ,-re Dndins difficulty m exporting butter, baccn and other products to Britain but arcdetermined to maintain business with Britain. Estonians are urgently equipping vessels with refrigerating rooms m order to convey agriculturalReuter - 54 words
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Article34 1939-09-01 1 Rome, Aug. 31. Signor Mussolini has ordered tho army on Italian territory to be divided into two groups, one commanded by the Crown Prince and the other by Marshal Graziani. ReuterReuter - 34 words
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Article34 1939-09-01 1 London, Aug. 31. Telephone communication between Britain and abroad has been temporarily suspended- Wireless services are also temporarily suspended. All outward news telegrams are subject to censorship from 7 p.m. to-night. ReuterReuter - 34 words
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Advertisement61 1939-09-01 1 CASPEIS A CART-LOAD OF THEM I3YTHING AND CHINA Sws GIVE ITS abpets ill BALL'S 3rl ST.— Xe ci S hi Cocktail Danes 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. d inner and dance *ml] 9.15 to midnight mri L\R KNGLISII CABAKKT ARTISTS Tfi X OHMONDE SISTEHS Modern Interpret Alion-. Non-Jine rs Ow61 words
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Advertisement66 1939-09-01 1 JUST UNPACKED A LARGE SELECTION TOOTALFABRICS IN ROBIA NOVELTIES TOOLINA TOOTAVIS TOBRALCO LYSTAV... IN LATEST DESIGNS VISIT:— CHOTIRMALL'S SEA VIEW HOTEL TO-NIGHT AHD SATURDAY SPECIAL DINNER, DANCE CABARET t PROVIDED BX JUNE WEST^fiTKAY j SOPHISTICATED POETS OF DANCES DINNER S3— NON-DINERS Sl.-T<)-NIGHT DAM E IXFORMAI SATURDAY: EXTENSION TO 1 AM66 words
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391 1939-09-01 2 Atmosphere For A Calm Discussion Is Lacking EXCHANGE OF MINORITIES TO AID SOLUTION? London. Aug. 31. niFFICTLTIES of Anglo-German exchanges are eraphaV sised by The Times to-day. In a leading article the .owspapcr 'says the questions at issue are not »«*•>* delicate and complex, but391 words
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Article, Illustration31 1939-09-01 2 TERRITORIALS OF THE ROYAL CORPS OF SIGNALS received telegrams last week, asking them to report for duty. Picture shows two R.C.S. despatch riders receiving orders to report to their respective units.31 words
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Article69 1939-09-01 2 London, Augr. 31. THE AIR MINISTRY announces the following appointments which will take effect at the end of the year and early 1940: Air-Marshal A. S. Barratt to be Air Offirer Commanding tne Air Forces m India vice Air-Marshal Sir Philip Joubert de la Ferte.British Wireless - 69 words
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Article43 1939-09-01 2 JOURNALIST KILLED BY TERRORISTS Shanghai, Aug. SL pHU HSIN-KONG, a 38-year-old Chinese journalist, was assassinated m the International Settlement by Chinese gunmen, one of whom has been arrested. Chu Hsin-kong hud previously re- ceived threatening letters from proi <- Mr w Japanese terrorists. ReuterReuter - 43 words
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Article49 1939-09-01 2 London, Aug. 31. A TERRIFIC explosion, which shooi windows several miles away, occurred at the Kidorooke balloon barrage station, at Blaciheajth. early to-day. The explosion, which was followed by fire, occurred m a hangar used for the storage of gas cylinders. No one was injured. ReuterReuter - 49 words
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285 1939-09-01 2 Japanese Policy In China Immutable Tokio, Aug. 31. "IAPAN will go ahead with the execution of her indepenJ dent construction towards the current international situation, which is complicated and full of changes, by sticking to her own position," Gen. Nobuyuki Abe, the new Japanese Premier, said m a press interviewEastern News - 285 words
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49 1939-09-01 2 FRANCO APPOINTS SUPREME GENERAL STAFF Madrid, Aug. 31. QEN. FRANCO has created a supreme staff, under his immediate orders, as the "highest military guarantee of Spain's liberty of action m the event of an armed conflict." General Vigon, Franco's most briliant staff strategist, is aor)ointnd to t>,,» command. ReuterReuter - 49 words
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Article34 1939-09-01 2 London, Aug. 31. To-day's cricket results include: Worcester won by an Innings and 32 Notts: 166 and 81 (Perks 7 for 30~ Worcester: 281 (Singleton 102 rmt. Voce 6 for 106). ReuterReuter - 34 words
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Article33 1939-09-01 2 Sydney, Aug. 31 JUEXT week's wool sales at Sydney and Adelaide have been indefinitely postponed. The Wool -selling Brokers' and Wcol Growers' Council will meet on on c to consider the position.- ReuterReuter - 33 words
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45 1939-09-01 2 Hong: Kong, Aug. 31. lAFAN DOES HCOT intend any action whatever around Hong: Kons waters, said the Navy spokesman to-day. Japan's naval polity, he said, was unchanged. She would co-operate with friendly nations and avoid antagonising Third Power s.45 words
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121 1939-09-01 2 CHINESE ENVOY SAYS DECISION WAS UNJUST London, Aug. 31. jy|R. QUO TAI-CHI. Chinese AmITI bassador, expressed dissatisfaction m a note to the Foreign Office with the British Government reply concerning the four Chinese prisoners at Tientsin whom the Government has decided to hand over to the puppe' authorities. He claimedReuter - 121 words
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Article33 1939-09-01 2 Berlin, Auff. 31. The crew of six were killed when a German plane on the Berlin-London service crashed and causht fire while taking ofl at Hanover. ReuterReuter - 33 words
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Article316 1939-09-01 2 WANG MAY HEAD NEW REGIME Reported Move For New Government HUMOURS of an impending SinoJapanese peace ccntinue to be current m London, Reuter reported yesterday, though nobody was able to f ray precisely on what basis. Japanese circles ascert that Mr. Wang Criins-wei. former vice-Presi-dent of the Ku~mintang. who was316 words
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Article69 1939-09-01 2 Budapest. Aug. 31. H E Hungarian Government continues to maintain an attitude of strict neutrality, while the Fress generally records the im pression of a hope for a peaceful settlement Anti-aircraft guns have been mount- ed on bridges at Budapest on the surrounding hills. All Germans underReuter - 69 words
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66 1939-09-01 2 i ANOTHER EAR-SLASHING incldcn* occurred m Singapore yesterday afternoon, when Ling Ah Lons. Hengwha Chinese owner of a bicycle repai' shop m Upper Pickering Street, wa r < the victim. He was visited m his shop by 12 Chinese, four of whom, he alleged, set I66 words
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Article28 1939-09-01 2 New York. A u.;. XL The liners Aquitania and I vania sailed to-day after being d< ed for searching by customs offir ReuterReuter - 28 words
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267 1939-09-01 2 London, Aug. 31. 'THERE is some discussion m the Press as to the exact position m the time table of the precautionary civilian defence measures which should be taken by evacuation from danger areas of schoolchildren and other categories of evacuees which include expectant mothers,British Wireless - 267 words
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Article65 1939-09-01 2 Thrills In "Stagecoach" of thi India] We; vigorous and ed by V. Jchn Ford. m their Bin The actic more than 48 h with tensi The begii. this is (oi coach throu;i; bloodthirsty when a wo; to a baby The cc nick of time d\ This is noi max U65 words
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Article17 1939-09-01 2 OY dii.l could i.. present; the fast a flit busii jilt. Donald Knot17 words
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Article23 1939-09-01 2 FT is 1 sDurcc that i In Japanese- >c Chin:i will be h Bank May if It Ihe ReuterReuter - 23 words
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Article31 1939-09-01 2 AMBULANCE M] FATAL COLLAPSE W--1 driver, N I about of the fli He which he i fore read is believed I Nallom had with the Bi buUnce dri years. Previous.* gines.31 words
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Advertisement128 1939-09-01 2 Pineapple HAMS I Completely cover the Ham with a the flavour ewr.one likes Lu> thkk pastr> of flour and %vater j made these fine Hams famous m Place m a medium oven and "^lulaya for over twenty years. n H<> w to bake a qpn ii i of m j128 words
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Advertisement10 1939-09-01 2 BOGS DOGS do^ "CASTRIquj,, Woj Ur. Medical Hall i M10 words
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Article, Illustration13 1939-09-01 3 Death Of Mr. H. Price In Java Ifr Rs :ries Di?--l yea: y,.tyktk13 words
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Article39 1939-09-01 3 U. TurnP nrtta Police kien. Quek ted guilty breaJdni I pair of entj. at Harbour red until Sept. r-Oray, prosed waa seen m m th? ad oi Accused then He had a pair p Scesskm. the fact! al-39 words
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503 1939-09-01 3 DESCRIBED AS "WORST TYPE OF SMUGGLER" Lodging House Gunner Convicted, Fined $1,185 OPIUM HIDDEN IN pipes sentenced to one da"f Tmnlo^ ""W^ »UB5, m default 12 ™^!w I l P rison "«er.t and fined «he Singapore Cri.2.l "ffiiSrt"^ S^' ■JHE runner" was Ng Honj Liang, triaf 'but 31 01 Te503 words
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171 1939-09-01 3 Donations To Children's Aid Society £I?T of donations to the Children's Aid Society Tor the year ended 1 is as follov/s: M Furlaiie 2s n o R- I^. Ml Iqqq QOU3 10 Mr. c. n. c. v. R. W I. B. sqo Ltd.- f I World Cabare;... 678.00 C Co..171 words
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75 1939-09-01 3 MALAYALEES NATIONAL FESTIVAL CELEBRATION UNDER the auspices of the Singapore Malayaloe Associat'on, Onam, the Malabar national festival, was celeb- rated at the Singapore Ladies Union premises. Q Among those present was Mr. c. Venkatachar, the Agent of the Government of India. The programme included various terns of entertainment and fancy75 words
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Article, Illustration32 1939-09-01 3 picture. picture. P at Ulan^'- It »s one of the reinforcing units from India F ree Press AN ANTI-TANK UIFLE BEING FIRED turn a camouilaeed position.- Free PressFree Press - 32 words
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143 1939-09-01 3 MAGISTRATE FINES ALIEN A2uS°i° ZUMI D f utch subject aged 30 Bibie ?eiiei Registrar of Aliens with the "fnformaETon Thrf >4 he* I HSCI been employed m Singapore during 1933 and 1935. THE ACCUSED, who pleaded guilty, failed to give the information m an application143 words
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Article65 1939-09-01 3 SENTENCE was postponed until Sept. 7. m the case of a Malay, Kantor bin Osman, who was convicted m the Singapore Filth Police Court yesterday, of theft of two bunches of bananas by severing them from a tree m the compound of a house m Dunearn Road65 words
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Article, Illustration27 1939-09-01 3 picture. SOME OF SINGAPORE'S REINFORCING BRISTOL BI KNHEIM medium bombers m flight over Singapore. More squadrons of these aircraft are on their way to Singapore. Free PressFree Press - 27 words
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Article166 1939-09-01 3 THE FOLLOWING BOOKS will be ready for issue at Raffles Library to-morrow: I Swear by Apollo, William E. Aughinbaugh; Daughters of Queen Victoria, Illustrated, E. F. Benson; Lion and Jackal, Frank Brownlee; Twenty Years under the Ocean, Illustrated, Henry J. Bruce; Step by Step. 1936-1939, Rt.166 words
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205 1939-09-01 3 Handwriting Expert To Give Evidence •jraE EVIDENCE of Mr. Oku W. the hand-writing expert. 2 tc be recorded to-day by Fletcher-Cooke, Singapore Third r Court magistrate, m connection with tentative charge* of cheating and abetment of cheating of about $0 .preferred against Chan Tian Chye aui Robin Aylmrr Elliott, respectively.205 words
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Article209 1939-09-01 3 London, \u- >| IS hardship b an reason for postponement o: Ing In the Militia The Military Train;-: rtfshlp) Committee deeded that it That ruling vu upheM by the urnpirs, whose dedfloQ was issued k>i the Ministry of Labour last The umpire points out that qu»»s209 words
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78 1939-09-01 3 A FINE OF $100. IN DEFAULT two months' rigorous imprisonment, was passed by Mr. R. E. Turnbull In the Singapore Fourth Police Court yesterday on a Malay, Osman bin Karim. 25, who pleaded guilty to a charge of Importing dutiable tobacco into the Colony78 words
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Article72 1939-09-01 3 TTHE WEDDING will take place on Sunday, Sept. 17, at Penang Cot, River Valley Road, of Mr. Tan Huck Wan, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Tan Chong Chew, to Miss Lim Chin Choo. The wedding will b" performed m the old style, the bride's costume being specially72 words
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Advertisement93 1939-09-01 3 |*BI WRITING SET THAT EVERYBODY'S USING! The pen writes I pa*es with cno dip of INK! SELF-FILLING! j \\^s^' X Aluays Ready t Always Clean! \^JF As used by the Chief Justice and all \*^J the Judges of the New Supreme Court, lhe President, Singapore Municipality "SSERS* iTn The Director93 words
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Advertisement58 1939-09-01 3 LAST 2 OAYS V 39, BRAS BASAH ROAD. °4fu POPLIN SHIRTS 3 Pcs. for $1/SPORT SHIRTS 4 m $1/TOWELS 5 m Sl/NECKTIES 10 M n $1/SINGLETS w Sl/SILK UNDERPANTS 4 w Sl/SOCKS 10 Sl/SAREES CiEOGT 1 S.VSIIIMA SILK 6 Yds. SI "VANITY WEAR" 1 4M S) UNDERWEAR SETS 3 PfS.58 words
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Miscellaneous9 1939-09-01 3 Day i Cmtri i ourt res Deand X i.m.9 words
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174 1939-09-01 4 China Is Big Producer Of Tungsten Ch-.insrkinsr, Aug. 21. TIE Foreh-n Tr; de Commission announced the other day that China toed her position as i world's leading producers of exports from China for t v e mounted to 13,357,700 kilo>2, the an- v Hid be her r expe-ts be on174 words
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171 1939-09-01 4 "The Worm Will Turn," Says L R. A. London, Aug. 21. HTHE UUL are now threatening to drive Englishmen out of Eire as a ♦•reprisal" for the expulsion of terrorists from this country-. The threat is made m the 'atest huiifUn A&£U6<i b¥ tiki I-R.Ai £i^ life" tamed long lists171 words
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Article78 1939-09-01 4 Kalamazoo (Michigan), Aug. 10. CEVEPAL hundred people were lnu Jured m the lower part of the State of Michigan when it was swept by a tornado. Witnesses say terrin? winds, centring m long funnel-shaped clouds, dipped down and tore through areas about 400 yards wide. Heavy rainBritish United Press - 78 words
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Article, Illustration47 1939-09-01 4 An Old Age Pensioners' deputation called on Mr. Duggan, M.P. for Acton, at his liDmc m Gloucester Place last week, and handed him a petition signed by 10,000 Acton people. Picture shows 81 -year-old Arthur Ball handing the petition to Mr. Duggan.47 words
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298 1939-09-01 4 Chungking, Aug. 21. MEW regulations providing for unification of the Chinese command m the war areas were drown up at a plenary session of the War Area Political and Party Affairs Commission, General Li Chai-sum, Deputy Chairman of the Commission, announced here. He298 words
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Article230 1939-09-01 4 Thirty £1,000 Jobs Are Vacant London, Aug. 2U. TKE Civil Service has 25 to 30 big jobs going a- begging. Each is worth up to £1,000 a year. There are no men ready for promotion to them. The shortage of experienced men is so actute that the Treasury will possibly230 words
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Article102 1939-09-01 4 DOUSUS, I. of M., Aus. 20. A PROTEST has been made to the Governor of the Isle of Man against the alleged apathy of the Manx government m regard to A.R.P. matters. Business men m Douslas who have organised the protest, sta.a that the102 words
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541 1939-09-01 4 PREVENTING THE HARMFUL SPREAD OF RUMOURS How Government Can Allay Public Fears PAPER'S COMMENT ON DEFENCE REGULATIONS fOMMENTB on the operation of some of the regul issued m Malaya under the Emergency Powers (Defen \ct are made by the Malay Mail m a leading article. The newspaper says that during541 words
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349 1939-09-01 4 London, Aug. 21. LTOW the voluntary social service movement has adjusted its organisation to meet the needs that would arise m war-time is described m the report, issued to-day, of the National Council of Social Service for the year ended Mar. 31. Following349 words
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95 1939-09-01 4 Big Corporation Being Organized In Chungking Chungking, Aug. 21. A GROUP of prominent Chungking industrialists are organizing the China Industrial Corporation,'' as ure:ed by Dr. H. H. Kung. Premier U|l Finance Minister, m order to p»rnote productive enterprises, Chinese Business quarters revealed here The corporation will have a total capital95 words
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Article42 1939-09-01 4 •pHE second annual handicrafts and arts exhibition of Tanglin Tinggi Malay School will be held m the school premlaef at Winstedt Read on Sunday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mrs. M. Strickland will present the prizes.42 words
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Article95 1939-09-01 4 PRISON FOR JOHORE INDIANS (From O AKNIFE-A'] youiv, his wife n Tamils, M on a char grievous hurt Mr. Justii pull one ye; the second imprlso: Mv husb; .:ig his food Nallammal. Perumal. "I room whil' I hu-brnd." "Kind »ny husband '.s Vuniand} Seeing bin the95 words
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Advertisement53 1939-09-01 4 v praoi Green Canvas Tarpaulins. J?i k tL d re P* lrer °i rattan and Bertam Chick*. Canvas. Spring blinds. Tarpaulins lenis. bags. Blue screens. Bertam panels NVire netting fencing. Wool buntings Flags Abdul Rahman. Telephone 2454. Office;— 46 Robinson Road (opposiU t TeletTaph Co.» Workshop:— 293 Joo Chiat Place.53 words
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Advertisement170 1939-09-01 4 Country HOTtL^!! 14»m. Upper Thomton-Scmbawang Rii Opp. M»ta 'Jat-- Wa! B»* Fully Licensed. Excellent Cuisine Large Bathing Pagar For weekends or local leave Special Terms to Service People H Telegnu NEXT SUNDAY: targra n High Tide 12.55 p.m. LutTwkn Mi In*. Famous Seletar Curry Tiffin I'mpricK-r. DOG BOOK Fimiy. ii170 words
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Article49 1939-09-01 5 "Religious Must Unite For peace" Aug. !I. ftO religions .'tempt to end a .ses of war ida, of and. m South- ol its kind the week BudB xm- *?s did on ono lema with a B main iisfof use eon- jloms of rid rj'n: Vm v>uld no relid be49 words
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372 1939-09-01 5 ly Rubber Reviews robber review an<l Co ">* «""y A somewhat better mavW forwards are s&l J„ V cont nue "nabated, and locally Available shipping space and tcs o: freight. Shifiing war insurance rates. (c» The embargo on exports from the United Kingdom. <d)372 words
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Article173 1939-09-01 5 The Aeek has been one ot considerable -nxlcty and it is remarkable how well the market has stood up to all the alarms, write Lewis and Peat. A little liquidation before the weekend brought values here below 28. but I marked recovery has since taken173 words
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Article154 1939-09-01 5 THE UNCERTAINTY of the past weak has naturally continued to make business difficult, state Guthrie and Co. m their report There have seen fluctuations m prices due to the weakening of sterling, but values have been weil maintained In all markets. A marked frature has been154 words
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Article53 1939-09-01 5 Fo l| f P .re to-day's S.R.C. tennis U^B" Class Singles Handicap: C B. Webb (plus 15) vs. C. do Souza <plus 15 3) vs. G. E. N. Oehlers and MM B. °%s£rJ&*: S. de Souza a^ F Moreira (owe 15.3 vs. D. C. Rcs^ and M. W.53 words
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Article432 1939-09-01 5 Plans For War Repairs In Britain L,V,, T London, Aug. 21. u^AL authorities have this week been given full details of the measures which the Government proposes shall be taken to effect repairs to property damaged m war-time. An a circular to authorities m England and Wales, sent out by432 words
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Article200 1939-09-01 5 Baronet's Death In Car Race London. Aug. Tl. BRITISH taste for sport with an element of danger was referred to by the North Leicestershire coroner, Mr. H. J. Deane, at the inquest yesterday on Sir John Edward Mortimer Bowen, 21. the third baronet, who was killed at Donington Park race200 words
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Article110 1939-09-01 5 London, Suff- 21. Ernest Addy Morton, 49, a woollen spinner, of Steanard Lane, Ifirfleld, Yorks, was accused at Dewsbury yesterday of the wilful murder of Ronald Kirst, 14. of Boyse Hall. Kirkheaunn. near Huddersneld, by shooting him at Mirneld on Saturday. Morton was remanded110 words
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Advertisement295 1939-09-01 5 I %k wr* n A If I i f| 41 jnS» kK *is^ il ITS ex(itinc;: "s M^mk?" W IfII -ARIOI'S! REVEALIM; il r t^f SECRETS EVEin WO.M \N fa,/jjggj^ j WILL MARVEL AT! LUCILLE BALL PATRIC KNOWLES IN THE RKO RADIO PICTURE 'BEAUTY for the ASKING 7 WITH DONALD295 words
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561 1939-09-01 6 FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 1939. Malayan Measures THE PRESENT precarious lull m the European crisis provides an opportunity to sur v c y the local precautionary measures. It seems certain that JapYui wiii declare her neutrality at any rate for the early stages of a European war. Nevertheless, if Great Britain561 words
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Article, Illustration14 1939-09-01 6 TROOPS leaving a camouflaged dug -cut, part of a fortified position on top <r*14 words
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387 1939-09-01 6 Danzig The Corridor Vital To Poland THE narrow strip of Poland known as the "Corridor" is only 63 miles across at its widest, and narrows to 20 miles, says a bulletin from headquarters of the U.S. National Geographic Society. "Germans consider it a !cr i has cut In two the387 words
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561 1939-09-01 6 Will Italy Try To Remain Neutral Views Of "Pertinax" WHAT passed between Herr von Ribbentrop and M. Bonnet before the present crisis can be summarised as follows On July 1. M. Bonnet, acting on instructions he had received from the Ministerial Council, summoned Count von Welezeck, the German Ambassador mN.A.N.A. Copyright - 561 words
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Advertisement146 1939-09-01 6 i MCBLDBECK'S Haig i.. every Home Don't be Vaiiue ask fur I Hciic} "ai'^r^^iJr IVTO 4NV BoTru SOLE AGENTS^ JOHN LITTLE CO., LTD. Imcobporateo m Englano Ik%^ w^%Jk you should refusuX 8^ &nd demand W IT R l is wrt d *a»n »o insects because it is o*s^^/ r combination146 words
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Advertisement26 1939-09-01 6 lV7ia« fs tAc "Something*' m every garment leaving this establishment It cannot be describet. exactly.... but it is Style MIEN CHSNG TAILORING Coleman St. Phone Wl6-26 words
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579 1939-09-01 7 N EW EMERGENCY MEASURES TAKEN IN STRAITS SETTLEMENTS Restriction On Oil petrol Purchases CONTROL OF BARBED rftfHER nua>ures under the Straits Settlements emercc regulations were announced last ni^hi ur special editions of the Government Gazette. S include a ban^ on purchases of petrol of an individual's normal requirements mtrol of579 words
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Article, Illustration474 1939-09-01 7 BARS WRENCHED FROM VENTILATOR WINDOW TWO Teochew Chinese prisoners escaped from a lockup m the Singapore police courts yesterday between half-past twelve and three o'clock m the afternoon after wrenching off bars m a circular ventilator window about 25 feet from the ground. Their escape474 words
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Article47 1939-09-01 7 ABRIDGE drive m aid of the Little Sisters of the Poor was held at the Tanglin Club. The prize of a Malayan pewter tea service was won by Mrs. Clements. The organisers wish to thank all who helped to make the drive a success.47 words
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Article, Illustration55 1939-09-01 7 pirture ARRIVALS IN THE BURNS PHILP VESSEL MERKI'R from Australia yesterday were the Rajah and Ranee of Sandur, India. The Rajah and Rl have been spending a holiday m Australia, proceeding to Perth direct from Ceylon and returning via Singapore. They will leave for India, m the N.Y.K. vessel HusimiFree Prres - 55 words
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Article49 1939-09-01 7 ehl lor a month, the Bangkok mwH hine«e I fed >inza- i .isrd on bail, .i, I ice received it ist night. ih>r Si i hem Hee, i manam are from SinMr. Z. toys, the h tad then an i r i furn, without49 words
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39 1939-09-01 7 Htrat- .v dJ Queen fes'i Qlg] I A nmlitlea i oflitto birth of the I Irene. H -I. J h, referred over Ho!--i that the >uds -otten. a Wiihelmina, esses Bealove and resWU foiloWnent39 words
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140 1939-09-01 7 From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Aug. 3i. W. Delamore presided. Aftc* the accounts had been pa^sea Mr Mamore referred to the loss which 1 Sfe Sub had sustained by the death of !j?r P W.Gleeson. The chairman Id that Mr Gle*3on was140 words
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312 1939-09-01 7 AN article m the last issue of the Sunday Times regarding Singapore's proposed new civic centre m Empress Place, m which it was stated "the S.C.C. pavilion would be moved to the other end of the padang on the site occupied by312 words
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Advertisement50 1939-09-01 7 FOR CONVENIENCE! DINK at the CAPITOL RESTAURANT (Phone 4906) ff^or After the Show *hn mi n ipQtf *tay at the hotel majestic excellence ot Its musical eriter'-ainment. W WMBMU AND S.ENCH SALAD OIL A P «rt Product of France lll $2.50 PER GALLON 1 BOLTER CO., cht-stci Mouse. bL UVER~ANYWHER£50 words
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Advertisement55 1939-09-01 7 The DHIPLESS 7£ l STRA I XER Mj^ A BOON fo Hociwivivcsl No more me^sy tea stains on the table cloth! Tea Strainer Heavily Chromium I'lated, Rustless. The Meflk m the Strainer is detachable for periodical < -hancin^. ROBINSON CO., LTD. 103 'V* L. jftPj. If I *eS&>- -d l55 words
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Article, Illustration1163 1939-09-01 8 Moderate Selling Checked By Precautionary Marking-Down (From Our Own Correspondent) London, Aug. 25. THIS week has been a period of progressively worsening political shocks, to which the London stock and share and commodity markets have shown a resistance both remarkable and commendable. It is1,163 words
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337 1939-09-01 8 GOVERNMENT HOUSE EXTRAVAGANCE IN AUSTRALIA Sydney, Aug. 20. AN additional £5,000,000 m taxation is to be imposed by the Federal Government m the new Budget, the whole of which will be applied for defence purposes, according to th? Prime Minister, Mr. Menzies. Much concern is therefore being expressed at a337 words
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Advertisement628 1939-09-01 8 CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS DOMESTIC OCCURRENCES DEATH PRICE— Aug. 30, 1939. Hubert Price (Formerly Singapore Municipality) at I Soebang. Java, as a result ol a riding accident. TENDERS SINGAPORE MUNICIPALITY Tenders. Tenders are now invited for the following materials or services.' For particulars see Municipal Tenders Room: Annual Supplies 1940. See Tender628 words
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Advertisement636 1939-09-01 8 BOARD RESIDENCE. SEA FRONT KATONG GRANGE— 77. Meyer R<L (near Swimming Club) Board-Residence at moderate rates Large Gardens— Tennis. Phone: 5758. EAST ANGLIA 6. OXLEY RlSfc SINGAPORE. 3 rains, to town high level garages, daily or monthly rates, large grounds, excellent cuisine, tennis, single and double rooms. PHONE 4390. WINDSOR636 words
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Advertisement52 1939-09-01 8 BOARD A; RESIDED -SEWtOSA' AND AFFILIATED HOUSES 61, STEVENS RD. Rh caterim; strictly One or \M Sy.,V; qr^. Tc I 4133 up to I 30 pn. STRAITS NKU CONFEBEN< E FKKICHT TAIIH I s man i^" 11 It is notilieci paragraph 1 ef th" >• suspended and th notke forward52 words
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Miscellaneous378 1939-09-01 8 RADIO PROGRAMMES uInUArUIVL 7.20 "Undei Tfl HAY Marsh it iU-UAI 7 35 Hitting ZHL 225 metres programme In ZHP 30 06 metre* Annie Camp;. P- m Dougla^ M 5.00 Recitation of the Koran from the 8.05 Al Boli;:. studio. organ 5.20 Arabic mmfc.l 8.35 The r.. 5.40 Malay folk songs.378 words
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Advertisement475 1939-09-01 9 ITISH INDIAIINES I FOR ATFD IN FNC LAIfDI C. S. K. COS SAILINGS, DM nrt lonnage S pore SOUDAN i#sofl Q t A.\ .ON 15.50(1 v-v 9 CARTH# Js^o Nov 17 23 G. 00 N°v 1R V i 67.0°d 0 o k 1B SOMALI CBOO Dtc 15 BOMBWAKDfI Leaves 3475 words
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Advertisement241 1939-09-01 9 FORTHCOMING SAILINGS FROM SINGAP3EE Sept b ms MARNIX VAN ST ALDEGONDE N.L. 19,355 Tons < 15 rj.s RALOERAN R-L 17.000 Tons Sept 29 ms CHR. HUYGENS NL 16 287 Tons Oct. G m.s. EIBAJAK t R.L. 13.500 Tons Oct. 2:) m.s ORANJE NL. 20.000 Tons Oct. 27 m.s DEMPO 1241 words
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Advertisement595 1939-09-01 9 MANSFIELD CO., LTD. Ocean Building Ccllyer Quay. Singapore Chartered Bank Building. Penang j<| |3G6. BLUE FUNNEL LINE. FAST SERVICES MARSEiLLtS. LONDON. COMIMNT AND GIJW,O\\ (m conjunct ion with the Glen Line) iIM THESEUS Marr., L'don, R'dam. Ham., and G\ r ow In Port 2 NELAUS L'don, Rdam. Hull and }-a;n595 words
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Miscellaneous884 1939-09-01 9 Air Mail Arrivals And Despatches Imperial: From Europe due- SINGAPORE "H:,r:::;::.:: and Kuala Lumpur. Arrives every _.Tho foOowlng ship-, are rtmaldc -he CVe gg»« Harbour B^ard 'w^rves or exXT pec. eel «.o arriveX.L.M From xether^nds In- Ea^ Whar/: E Gate 1; Exit I: dies: Arrives Tuesday, Thursday, ShiHia Saturday afternoons.884 words
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530 1939-09-01 10 British Shipping Companies Want Government Backing To Fight Foreign Lines London, Aug. 21. BRITISH companies are not asking for money, but for Government backing, declared Lord Rotherwick, vice-chairman of the Clan Line, when f^ kin^ a luncheon following the launch of the Clan liner Can Mac Donald from the yard530 words
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Advertisement592 1939-09-01 10 BOUSTEAD UO., LIU. (Incorporated In F.M.S.) TELEFIIONE: Freight 5133. Passage 513 L THr -BMTMST KOITE ofTers TRANSPACIFIC SERVICES via nONOLl II or direct EMPRESS to VANCOUVER ACROSS CANADA by IRANS--IONTINENTAL TRAIN without change— thence by CANADIAN PACIFIC ATI yniC SFRVICFS TO ENGLAND or the CONTINENT- aU under ONE MANA(iFMFN T.592 words
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Advertisement401 1939-09-01 10 BRITISH INDIA STEAM NAVIGATION CO.. LID (Incorporated m England) (APCAR USE) FOR HONG KONG, SHANGHAI, IMOJI, KOBE AND OSAKA s, s. TALMA 10 000 TONS SAILING SEPT. 7 AT 3 P.M. The above vessel has excellent modern j accommodation icr first Saloon and Second Saloon passengers. Special Holiday Return tickets401 words
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Advertisement127 1939-09-01 10 RED FUNNEL LINE SUGGESTIONS FOX i'OUB HOLIDAYS Singapore-Batavia-Cbfribon-Semarang-Sing.iporc Round trip occupies about 9 days. lirst CtaM $85.0 J Sailing from Singapore every Tuesday and Irtday Singapore -Sourabaya-Bandjermasin. Singapore Round trip occupies about 11 days First Class SI OO.OO Sailing every alternate Friday Singapore- Indragiri River Ports-Singapore Kouna trip occuvie* 6127 words
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Advertisement533 1939-09-01 10 k> a^^^i^^^^n? *<Gybi eS Lift TO Et KOPE AND AMI Kir VIA SINGAPORE AND PENANG, COLOMBO. BOMB A 1 s ALEXANDRIA, NAPLES. GENOA. MAI; Ar-ivrs bM PRESIDENT HARRISON Sept 9 12 X PRESIDENT HAVES Sept 19 PRESIDENT POLK On 7 Oct* fo PRESIDENT GARFIELD Nov 4 X PRESIDENT MONROE N533 words
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Article798 1939-09-01 11 SINGAPORE STOCK AND SHARE PRICES _j Exchange Telegraph Co. And Co. s List i tallies ;rior to the present political crisis ie&liap «ftl nave passed outside these limits quotations ha\e been made or will be made uhile they are at present -i I' M. > Sellers c.d. c.a. I .?s798 words
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Article29 1939-09-01 11 Russia To Have Bi gger Army r, Aug. 31. INCREASE m the V Is provided ill, introduced this atter- Commissar for the bill sMd: Is preparnot be caught ReuterReuter - 29 words
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Article22 1939-09-01 11 at ib^ 3 M: p Chell M l Clar.". B. .Ferguson p Fllioti, P. J Hermon; Mesham, G. \Vheat- rugtneit.22 words
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Article80 1939-09-01 11 ADEITZ, aged 47. a naturalise! British subject from France, was charged m the Third Court yesterday, before Mr. A. Fletcher-Cooke, with using criminal force to a European woman with the indention of outraging her modesty. He claimed trial to the charge, and bail of SlOO was extended to80 words
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Article21 1939-09-01 11 Berlin, Aug. 31. HERB FORSTER, the Danzig Nazi leader, returned to Danzig to-day after conversing with Herr Hitler ReuterReuter - 21 words
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437 1939-09-01 11 LONDON AND NEW YORK STOCK SHARES Yesterday's Quotations From London 5.30 p. m. Yesterday Share of £i denomination unless Latest Quotation* Previously otherwise stated Conversion Loan, 5 p.c. 1944-64 106% 1083^ Funding Loan, 4 p.c. 198C-90 104 104^ War Loan, llfc pjL... Wftr *o% Com union Assce. (Units) c 814437 words
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Article65 1939-09-01 11 From London: Latest Quotations TIN: Steady Spot £229 17s 6d. Previously: £229 17s. 6d. Three months: £225 15s. Previously: £226 10s. NEW YORK TIN: 48.75 fnom.) Previously: 49.12. COPPER: .€44 7s. 6d. Previously: £45 17s. 6d. GOLD Yesterday: £7 19s. Previously: £7 18s. 6d. SILVER: Spot: 1865 words
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Article90 1939-09-01 11 ISSUED BY FRASER ft CO. AT THE CLOSE OF BUSINESS YESTERDAY Tin at midday was $116, up Ik, and the price of Rubber at 4 o'clock was buyers Spot 29»/ 8 cents, buyers October December 29 cents The London market yesterday was generally firmer under the leadership90 words
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Article57 1939-09-01 11 Th 3 follow: ng have been selected to pay football for the Coronation XI against the Katong Rangers on Sunday at 5 13 p.m. at St. Patrick School grounds Tan Kirn Eng, All Yunos, Lee Pak Tcng Raymond Pereira, A. Az!z Sheriff, Arthur Lim, T. Oliveiro, H. Gammoll (Captain) Chan57 words
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122 1939-09-01 11 AUG. 31, 1939: 12 O'CLOCK NOON No. IX R.S.S. Spot loose 29 U 29% No. IX R.S.S. F. 0.8. m cases September 29 A 29',G.F.A.Q. R.SS. FOB. m bales September 28 7 ;> 29 V« F.A.Q. RS.S. F. 0.8. m bales September 28 b 28122 words
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Article50 1939-09-01 11 V.M.C.A. tennis members are reminded that entries for the autumn handicap tournament close to-day. The events are .--Men's Class "A", "B" and *'C" singles handicap; doubles handicap; mixed doubles handicap; women's singles handicap. Entry forms are available at the tennis pavilion and at the V.M.C.A. Icreneral office. ReuterReuter - 50 words
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83 1939-09-01 11 Berlin, Aug. 31. THE NAZI PRESS campaign against Poland continues unabated. News papers today violently attack the call ing up of the Polish reserves. Voelkischer Beobachter describes It as a new and serious provocation "Poland," says the newspaper, "defends the step on the ground of GermanReuter - 83 words
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193 1939-09-01 11 THE COMMODITY MARKETS From London 5.30 p.m. Yesterday RUBBER: Dull. London: 8 11 lGd. 8 3 ,.id. Prtvioi. 8 11 16 d. 8 i:U6d Oct. -Dec: 811 16d 8 13 16 d previously: ,d. 813 led Jan.-Mar.: B^jd. 8 13 16 d Previously. d. 8 T H d. Apr.-June: l%d.193 words
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Article61 1939-09-01 11 London Closing Quotations Method of Parity before Latest Centre Quoting 20-9-31 Rate Previously Paris France to 124.11 *175 3 175. New York to 4 8655 4.31 4.39 Amsterdam... Guilders to 12.10 8.09»' 2 8 22»i Hong Kong Per dollar Is. 3d. Is. 3d. Shanghai Per dollar 4d.61 words
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Advertisement193 1939-09-01 11 BANK OF CHINA (incorporates m C:... .1 C&arter). 12, Cecil Street Singapore Telephones: Managers Office 6444 Sub. -Manager's Office 6442 Exchange l>ept 6441 General Office SI BB-1 Cable Address: CHUN GftlMl Paid Up Capital Cb f tllionvoti ttrseive Fund* Is excess of -Chi 3.200 000 Of lotai Asset* approximately Ch.193 words
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1694 1939-09-01 12 Tangiin Club Tennis Ties Week's Matches May Reveal Likely First Division Champions 3 TEAMS IN RUNNING FHK last seven days' soccer m the senior division of Mhe S.A.F.A. league has seen *he Malays take the thief honours of the week with their convincing eight1,694 words
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Article323 1939-09-01 12 YESTERDAY'S ties In the S.C.C. autumn lawn tennis tournament resulted as follows. 'A' class doubles: R. P. B. Gurr and J. Macintosh (owe 15) beat E. C. Cherrington i and R. NoMi (owe 3), 3 6, 6—l, 6 2; H. j L. Marshall and A.323 words
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Article, Illustration28 1939-09-01 12 him Djoe Djiem m play m the inter-port tennis match at Batavia m ichich Java beat Malaya by three matches to tico.28 words
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Article29 1939-09-01 12 Following are S.C.C. bowk tie': Semi-finals Monday: E H. Coleman vs. E. G. Staunton. Tuesday C. Hewetson vs. winner of H. R. Wilson vs. F. H. Brooks.29 words
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Article24 1939-09-01 12 Straight snooker ties a; the S.C.C. are: Monday: G. Pritchett vs. A. D. Baker. Tuesday: C. P. Listen vs. A. G. Ells.24 words
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331 1939-09-01 12 Gunners Beat Publishers 2-1 In Div. II A. Soc cer TRAPPING the ball and lifting it 1 before time, Guest pave the R.A. Koal m their second division (a) Publishers, which ended two-one, at the The score, one-all at half time, seemed likely to remain unchanged m spite of the331 words
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Article26 1939-09-01 12 R.A.O.C. Beat Marinres 4-3 B •I men accidi half kcl v th( :cor» fc re Oj hall per. lie Ul X ever t were. Marin R.A.<»<26 words
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Advertisement65 1939-09-01 12 fi L. < A EZ \r\ (OP;NiON may be debatable— facts never. But It is the tacts iritfdi reveals that bear out our opinion, that the Morris "Ten" is the m the "Ten" market. The "Ten" with the combination of O. H.V. en synchromesh gears, 12-volt lighting 6 windows, the65 words
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