The Straits Budget, 5 October 1939
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Title Section29 1939-10-05 1 The Straits Budget BEING THE WEEKLY ISSUE OF THE STRAITS TIMES fESTABLISHED NEARLY A CENTURY.* No. 4260. SINGAPORE. THURSDAY, OCTOBER 5. 1939. Price 25 cts., (S.S. Currency ,r 7dj29 words
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Article980 1939-10-05 1 Singapore, Wednesday. jyjUNICIPAL Commissioners oi Singapore paid a high tribute to Mr. W. Bartley, the retiring president, at the meeting last week, declaring through Mr. S. B. Tan that i when he left they would miss a great administrator, a good president and a charming friend.980 words
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The Straits Budget
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Article1092 1939-10-05 1 —Straits Times, Sept. 28. from a belief that newspapers rt being denied news of the war. 01 were withholding much of that whl(> h reached them, a section of local opinion is now tending toward impatience at the inactivity of the Allied lorces. When is the—Straits Times, Sept. 28. - 1,092 words
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Article1152 1939-10-05 1 way timetable —Straits Times, Sept. 1 29. < Mr. Winston Churchill’s disclosures to the House of Commons on Tuesday of the effectiveness of the measures that are being taken to defeat the German submarine menace is the most cheering single announcement made since the outbreak of war.way timetable —Straits Times, Sept. 1 29. < - 1,152 words
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Article1014 1939-10-05 2 Straits Times. Sept. 30. The present war will decide the future of mast of the warring nations for the next half century. Some will gain in stature and importance, others will grow less fn these respects; few of them will remain as at present. This is true, whoeverStraits Times. Sept. 30. - 1,014 words
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Article234 1939-10-05 2 non-balls and poison-gass.”—Straits' Times, Sept. 30. For a long time past a number ot firms in Singapore have received regularly from Osaka a weekly report on the cotton piece goods market in that city. In recent months some of those reports have been most abifsively anti-Britisn. Since thenon-balls and poison-gass.”—Straits' Times, Sept. 30. - 234 words
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Article1175 1939-10-05 2 think it themselves!—Straits Times, Oct. 2 It sometimes happens that com prny promoters of doubtful i nle rity put forward schemes for p ub I consideration which meet reception vastly different fro m th anticipated. Instead of loud pra and recommendation, the critic send up athink it themselves!—Straits Times, Oct. 2 - 1,175 words
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Article1057 1939-10-05 3 -Straits Times. Oct. 3. As a self-appointed protector of minorities. Soviet Russia has already entered into occupation of a vast area of Poland that once formed part of the Czarist Empire, and it becomes increasingly clear that she is going to take full advantage of the opportunity-Straits Times. Oct. 3. - 1,057 words
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Article1099 1939-10-05 3 to work voluntarily.-—Straits Times, Oct. 4. On Thursday the Straits Times printed a letter from Mr. H C. Atkin-Berry on the subject of women workers in emergency posts. To the best of our knowledge of the position, all that Mr. Atkin-Berry wrote was strictly accurate, and ourto work voluntarily.-—Straits Times, Oct. 4. - 1,099 words
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Article48 1939-10-05 4 M R Winter, managing director 1 of H. B. Winter and Co. Ltd., accompanied by Mrs. Winter and daughter arrived in Singapore on Sunday on board the s.s. Oranje. Lieutenant George Wort has been appointed Company Officer ol the Malay Regiment, Federated Malay States.48 words
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181 1939-10-05 4 LIEUTENANT Robert Evelyn Boddington. Of the Royal Navy, son of Mr. and Mrs F. Boddington of Hinton. Pcterchurch. Herefordshire, was married at St Andrews Cathedral on Monday, to Miss Elisabeth Hance: daughter of Mr. and Mrs J. Hance. of Hong Kong The Rev N. Willi181 words
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Article121 1939-10-05 4 MR. Will E. Davis, of Messrs. Wearne Bros., Ltd.. Malacca, and second son of Mr. and Mrs. F. Davis of Edmonton. London, was married on Saturday in Malacca to Stella Marie, younger daughter of Mr. Harry Rodrigues. Assistant. Auditor. Malacca, and Mrs. Rodrigues, of the Garden City, at121 words
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Article108 1939-10-05 4 KOK.—At the Maternity Hospital. Singapore, on Oct Ist to Mrs. A. Kok, a son. BANNATYNE.—At Singapore General Hospital on Oct. l. to Mrs. A. Bannatvne. a daughter FERGUSON—At Kota Bharu. Kelantan, on Sept. 28. 1939 to Janet, wife of D. S. Ferguson, a daughter. SILCOCK.—On Saturday. September 30 to108 words
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Article129 1939-10-05 4 YEO—BOEY.—The engagement is announced between Yeo Ah Chye the youngest son of Mrs. Yeo Hock Liat the late Mr. Yeo Hock Liat to Miss Boey Tye Thye the second daughter of Mr. Boey Kwok Quee the late Mrs. Boey Kwok Quee. Both of Singapore. STEELEY-DELAHAY.—The engagement Is announced between129 words
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Article251 1939-10-05 4 Leaders— A Matter Of Time Defeating The U-Boats Italy’s Choice A Very Damp Squib The Baltic States Women War Workers Telegrams— Covering past week’s news 2 Financial Supplement— Financial and Commercial N» u to date, following page 0 Malayan General News— Codes And The Censorship Horseshoe Presented To Malacca251 words
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169 1939-10-05 4 ('oniniisgioncr* Make Knit* At Special Meeting iFrom Our Own Correspondent Penang. Oct. 3. AT a special meeting of the Penan? Municipal Commissioners yesterday it was decided on a majority vote to take immediate steps to licence ail itinerant hawkers. This amended motion was proposed169 words
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Obituary54 1939-10-05 4 DEATHS KHOO KOW KlA.—Alias Pak Haji. wife of Mr. Wee Siak Leng. passed away peacefully at her residence. No. HO. Joo Chlat Terrace. Singapore. Aged 46. MRS. E. CHONG CHOON i Madam Tan Geok Bee) aged 75 passed away peacefully at 7.05 a m. on the 29th September 1939 at54 words
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780 1939-10-05 5 ••Oranje’s” Captain Tells Of Thrills On Maiden Voyage MW NEDERLAND LINER ARRIVES ALONGSIDE TANJONG PAGAR Singapore, Oct. 2. tiHEX the Nederland Line vessel Oranje, fastest motorVr > hip of her size in the world, arrived in Singapore tMerday on her maiden780 words
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100 1939-10-05 5 LADY Small. Wile of the Colonial Secretary, exhibited two Siamese cats and two kittens at the Y.W.C.A. pet shew last week at the Y.W.C.A. Fort Canning Road. They won the prize for the “cat with the most kittens"—they were the only exhibits100 words
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68 1939-10-05 5 i From Our Own Correspondent > Kuala Lumpur. Sept. 29. THREE senior appointments in the Malayan Posts and Telegraphs Department are announced in the F.M S. Government Gazette. Mr. W. R. Dowse, form* rly Assistant Engi-neer-in-Chief, becomes Director of Telegraphs and Telephones and Englnerr-iti-Chlef. Malayan Postal68 words
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Article90 1939-10-05 5 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, Sept. 30. pREQUENT showers during the past week have broken the drought spell in many parts of the country. More than two inches of rain have fallen in Kuala Lumpur since Thursday before last. The period of dry weather90 words
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217 1939-10-05 5 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, Oct. 1. MR. John Hands in his September report of the Selangor Unemployment Committee takes to task several State Councillors” who adopted without a word, on the motion of the British Resident, Lieut.-Col. Lord’s report on destitution in Kuala217 words
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Article65 1939-10-05 5 SINGAPORE’S biggest mass wedding took place at the Chinese Consulate on Sunday, when 32 couples were married The previous record for mass weddings here in one day was 16 couples. In order to get through the weddings yesterday, the parties were divided into two groups of65 words
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Article328 1939-10-05 5 CODES THE CENSORSHIP Three Statements In Three Days CHANGED POLICY THE COLONY £0XFT’S10X regarding the use nt certain codes for telegrams sent overseas from Malaya is ex- < mpliried in three communiques issued by the authorities in Singapore. The following communiques were issued last Thursday, Friday and Saturday respectively: Thursday:328 words
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74 1939-10-05 5 < From Our Own Correspondent) Johore Bahru. Oct. 1. SHEIKH Abu Bakar. the Joljore Bahni Second Magistrate, resumed duties to-day after being on four months’ leavo. Mr. M. Ismail, Advocate and Solicitor. Singapore and Johore. who has been acting for him. assumed duties74 words
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177 1939-10-05 5 'From Our Own Correspondent) Malacca, Oct. 1 The bride, who was given away t>> her father, wore a gown of white net with silver spots, with a full-gathered skirt worn over a taffeta slip and a gypsy headdress of white silk act the edge177 words
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Article, Illustration212 1939-10-05 6 Sultans To Attend Perak Funeral <From Our Own Correspondent. Kuala Kangsar, Oct. 2. *T*HE body of the Raja Perempuan. wife of the Sultan of Perak who died from typhoid fever early yesterday morning, is lying in state in the throne room of the Istana Iskandariah. The funeral212 words
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123 1939-10-05 6 A BRITISH seaman, William Ernest Kirkland, was bound over for six months on a bond of $150 in the Singapore Third Police Court last week when he appeared on a charge of dishonestly inducing another man, A. Donald, to give him $10. It was alleged123 words
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316 1939-10-05 6 “War Noises” To Be Heard In Parts Of The Island Singapore, Oct. 2. CINGAPORE’S wartime preparedness is further exemplified in the continued training exercises in which troops of the the garrison are engaged. During the present week there will be army training involving war noises,”316 words
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224 1939-10-05 6 a a a From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Sept. 29. TTHE constitution and regulations governing the working of a Currency Commission to provide for and regulate the supply of currency to the Governments of the F.M.S., the Straits Settlements and the Unfederated Malay States are224 words
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Article56 1939-10-05 6 JHF. Singapore Municipal Commissioners do nf)t consider that the Governments proposed appointment of a small committee to f, °»sider the question of division of expenditure between the Municipality and the Government on all matters connected with traffic would serve any useful purpose at the present time states56 words
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Article83 1939-10-05 6 Ministry Official Is Inquiring MR. R. H. Scott, of the Ministry of Information, arrived in Singapore bv air from London last week and left for Hong Kong alter making a round of calls on officials in the Colony It is understood that one of the83 words
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Article433 1939-10-05 6 Formation Of Local Buffc*r Pool To Stabilise Market DETAILS of the formation oi a sugar pool in Malaya to stabilise the market and to provide a reserve supply are published by the Food Controller in a communique. It is announced that the Government has itself433 words
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Article65 1939-10-05 6 TfHE Salvation Army, Singapore, announces that hundreds of books, magazines, gramophone records, card and table games have been received at their headquarters for distribution to the troops. These have already been distributed among the local garrison, Air Base and Naval Base, and stocks are now becoming depleted.65 words
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Article94 1939-10-05 6 A RECEIVING order was made against a European. D. A. Rushton, in the Bankruptcy Court before Mr. Justice Pedlow Pedlow. Appearing for the petitioning creditors. Mr. Cl rii£ said the total am ount was about petition, counsel said, had been mentioned before and was adjourned with94 words
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Article429 1939-10-05 6 Progress Shown Up-Country BUT GRID NOT VET A CERTAINTY (From Our Own Correspondent! Kuala Lumpur, Sept. ,°>(). t A notable for the compara* lively large number of schemes prepared by Government and pri- vate supply undertakings for pro' I viding small townships and village* 1 with electricity429 words
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Article49 1939-10-05 6 (From Our Own Correspondent Seremban, Sept Mr. Justice Raja Musa, who was awn Ipoh, has returned to seremban and r ed duties. Mr. D. S. P. Noakes will relieve Mr P. Graves as District Forest Officer, b Pilah, when he proceeds on transfer to tong.49 words
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1241 1939-10-05 7 Tributes To Mr. W. Bartley: 44 A Good City Father” SINGAPORE NOW MUCH CLEANER AND HEALTHIER TOWN, SAYS MR. TAN MI NICIPAL Commissioners of Singapore paid a high tribute to Mr. W. Bartley, the retiring president, at the* meeting last week, declaring through1,241 words
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Article132 1939-10-05 7 (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Pilah, Sept. 26. AT a meeting of the Ceylonese community of Kuala Pilah held here two days ago, the following resolution was passed “That we the Ceylonese community or Kuala Pilah district affirms our loyalty to His Majesty and pledge our132 words
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Article, Illustration36 1939-10-05 7 Territorials on duty in the West Ena of London static a boxing match in a side street They work in the cook house and icere enjoying a break after breakfast.36 words
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Article75 1939-10-05 7 (From Our Own Correspondent) Penang, Sept. 28. IN support of the suggestion of the Penang Municipal Health Officer for measures to combat the spread of the typhoid epidemic in the town, members of the Chinese Hawkers’ Association at a special meeting last night decided to75 words
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Article218 1939-10-05 7 Wrong Impression In Kinta Circles (From Our Own Correspondent) Ipoh, Sept. 28. •T'HE decision of the Mines Office to issue tin quotas for the fourth quarter at 60 per cent, international (domestic 43) has caused considerable disappointment in Perak, miners here having been under the impression218 words
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221 1939-10-05 7 Most Serious Among The Children Of School Age (From Our Own Correspondent) Penang, Sept. 27. MAKING a further report on the Penang typhoid epidemic at the meeting of the Municipal Commissioners, Mr. J. A. Black, the Municipal President, said that there had been 350221 words
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Article191 1939-10-05 7 (From Our Own Correspondent) London, Sept. 15. OWING to the international situation. the recent engagement between Mr. Donald Walter Brabazon Vanrenen, of Rubana Rubber Estate Ltd., Teluk Anson, and Miss Mary Anne Rhiannon Phillips, was followed by their marriage at Chelmsford, very quietly, on Sept. 14. The death191 words
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671 1939-10-05 8 SINGAPORE CITIZENS LOYALTY TO CROWN Mr. E. A. Brown On What Municipality Can Do HOW LOCAL-BORN MEN HELPED DURING THE LAST WAR THE Municipal Commissioners, at last week’s meeting, unanimously passed a resolution pledging the full lo> alt > of the citizens of Singapore to the Crown and person of671 words
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82 1939-10-05 8 of the Foochow Epworth IVI League were present at a tea party at the residence of Mrs. J. M. Hoover, principal of the Foo Ling Kindergarten School, to celebrate her 57th birthday. Mrs. Hoover spent 30 years in Sibu. Sarawak, on missionary work and speaks82 words
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230 1939-10-05 8 (Prom Our Own Correspondent) Ipoh, Sept. 26. pRESIDKI) over by the Sultan, a large public meeting to-day elected a representative central committee to co-ordinate the work of various war relief organizations in Perak. His Highness stressed the ties that bound Malaya230 words
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Article190 1939-10-05 8 A BRIEF discussion of whether the Singapore Municipality should raise their new loan of $5,000,000 at four per cent, occurred at the meeting last week when a resolution relating to the proposal was laid on the table. Mr. B. Lowick felt doubtful whether the loan190 words
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Article, Illustration286 1939-10-05 8 Cathedral Ceremony: Christie—Percy 'T'HE wedding took place at St. Andrew's Cathedral last week of Mr David Hamilton Christie, son of Mr. and Mrs. D. Christie of Dublin, and Miss Phyllis Joan Percy, daughter of Major and Mrs. G. R. Percy, of the Public Works Department. Singapore.,—S.T. picture. - 286 words
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Article29 1939-10-05 8 MP- HAROLD William Reid, xylo--IVI phone player of the Singapore Swimming Club Orchestra, was married at the Singapore Registry to Mrs. Josephine Agnes Cooke, formerly of Penang.29 words
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Article61 1939-10-05 8 From Our Own Correspondent) Alor Star. Sept. 27. IV O. B. WHITE, a European planter was to-day brought before the Chief Magistrate. Alor Star, and charged with having caused the death of Mr. Peter Ransome, of the P.W.D., Kedah, by rash and negligent driving. The61 words
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Article318 1939-10-05 8 More Ships For N.I.-U.S. Line (From Our Own Correspondent i Batavia, Sept. 28 JHE British wartime censorship has had an unfavourable effect on Netherlands trade between the Fast Indies and other parts of the world, owing to the considerable delay experienced recently in the delivery318 words
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161 1939-10-05 8 THE following appointments Dave hem gazetted: Dr. Robert John Grove-White to be a Medical Officer, Malayan Medical Service. Mr. Derwent Roger Horne to be a European Master, Malayan Educational Service. Mr. Patrick Gallagher to be a Wireless Engineer, Malayan Postal Service. Mr. Dudley Griffith Owen to161 words
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Article79 1939-10-05 8 THE following concerning Volunteers published in the Government Gazette R.X.V.R.: Confirmantion bv the Governor of 1 Sub-Lieutenant Richard Cox in the rank Sub-Lieutenant. Confirmation of Acting Sub-Lieut em>: James McPherson Blander in the •'am Sub-Lieutenant. Confirmation of Acting Lieutenant h Caplcn Bcavis in the rank of Lieu''; 1 Promotion79 words
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1921 1939-10-05 9 Review Of Local Trade During First Half Of 1939 SINGAPORE MERCHANTS AND THE EFFECTS OF THE CRISIS if ORE shipping, a large increase in coal price, a disappointi'l ing textiles trade with the United Kingdom, the choking of markets by Manchester goods, credit difficulties1,921 words
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827 1939-10-05 9 *‘JT is of the greatest importance that nothing should be done to disturb the steady flow from this country to Great Britain, her ITcminions and dependencies and to our Allies and friends, of essential commodities such as tin, rubber827 words
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Article44 1939-10-05 9 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Seremban, Sept. 26. A CHINESE is alleged to have run amok in Jelebu where he attacked three persons, seriously injuring one. The man then cut his throat with an axe and later died in hospital.44 words
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Article, Illustration812 1939-10-05 10 Success Of Nehru’s Tour In The War Areas CHIANG’S SUGGESTION FOR STUDENT EXCHANGES THE view that Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru’s recent visit created a remarkable impression in China and that an era ot Indo-Chinese co-operation had been inaugurated, was expressed by Dr. I). Mukherjee, a812 words
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Article187 1939-10-05 10 RICE POLICY MALAYS Governor’s Scheme Welcomed *\/|ALAY opinion in the F.M.S. ap- J pears to welcome wholeheartedly the Government’s new proposals to increase rice production in Malaya which were outlined by Sir Shenton Thomas, in his broadcast speech. Sir Shenton Thomas said: “The matter of increasing the acreage under padi,187 words
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Article56 1939-10-05 10 (From Our Own Correspondent! Seremban. Sept. 25. MR. T. R. HUTTON presided at the halfyearly general meeting of the N* grl Sembilan Government Co-operative Thrift and Loan Society. The following new auditors were appointed: Messrs. K. Arumugam. A. W. de Bruin. H. E. Fernandez. K. Sivaguru,56 words
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246 1939-10-05 10 Ministry Of Supply Office Opens In Mincing Lane (From Our Own Correspondent) London, Sept. \o I ONDON experts believe that both consumption and p^ ce of rubber are likely to remain largely unaffected for time being. Any expansion in the demand for rubber for war246 words
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57 1939-10-05 10 A JOHORE Government Gazette Ex- traordinary amends the emergency regulations to authorize the fixing o: prices at which articles may be sold t) the public. Another issue of the Gazette gives a list of Johore dealers covered by the engineering stores regulations and amends the57 words
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520 1939-10-05 10 pOLICE officers and men of the rank and file were present at the funeral at Bidadari last week 01 Inspector William Campbell Alexander, of the Straits Settlements Police Force, who was found shot in his quarters in the Detective Station. With Mr. A.520 words
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1204 1939-10-05 11 “Severe Sentence Necessary In Cases Of This Sort”—Judge DISAPPEARANCE of witness is a MATTER FOR INQUIRY (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Sept. 27. FEEL that a severe sentence is necessary in cases I of this nature, especially in this case, where the1,204 words
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Article129 1939-10-05 11 Penang Merchant An “Eyesore” (From Our Own Correspondent) Penang, Sept. 27. CPEAKING at the half-yearly meeting of the Penang Chamber of Commerce Mr. Jules Martin said that something should be done to the Sungei Pinang to open up the district and enable It to become Penang’s industrial centre. What was129 words
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Article283 1939-10-05 11 Should Decide Themselves (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Sept. 28. ‘•THE pupil himself, knowing his 1 own abilities and aptitude, should finally decide" said the Rev. P. L. Peach, principal of the Methodist Boys School, Kuala Lumpur, in a talk on “Education for Life” at th?283 words
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107 1939-10-05 11 From Our Own Correspondent) Batu Pahat, Sept. 27. MR. W. O. Belton, assistant engineer of the P.W.D. in Batu Pahat. and of Lincoln, was married at Batu Pahat to Miss L. R. Haugh of Western Australia The ceremony took place at the residence of107 words
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254 1939-10-05 11 State Council Speakers And Land For Non-Malays f with the proposal to increase rice production in Mai ay a by leasing land outside Malay holdings Jor padi cultivation by other races was expressed by the ►Sultan oi Pahang at a meeting of the State254 words
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Article168 1939-10-05 11 VOLUNTEERING INDIANS Finance Problem In The Colony “THERE was a full and lrank dis- eussion of the matter and it was found that the difficulty was finance. To remove that difficulty an amendment to the provisions of the existing Ordinance is necessary and, as this Is a matter that rests168 words
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Article104 1939-10-05 11 Addressing the Pahang state Council at its opening at Pekan. the Sultan expressed loyalty and support to the British Government in the prosecution of war with Germany. Tungku Muhammad, on behalf of the Officials, and Saiyld Abdu 1-Rahman. on behalf of the Unofficial, associated themselves104 words
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Article502 1939-10-05 12 Ednah Prall - By Ednah Prall since man’s developing brain lifted him above the level of the beast has war been waged with such absence of hatred for an enemy nation. A patient Kmpire has mustered its great strength to unite with other just and libertyloving nations in502 words
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Article116 1939-10-05 12 rpHE effect of the war on the A production of synthetic rubber in Germany was mentioned by Mr. H. J. Page. Director of the Rubber Research Institute, in a speech to the Kuala Lumpur Rotary Club. Mr. Page said there was much exaggeration regarding116 words
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Article225 1939-10-05 12 Measures To Conserve Resources (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur. Sept. 25. THAT the real excess of expendi- ture over income for the half year was $2,980.07 more than expected, was revealed on Saturday at the half-yearly meeting of the Selangor Club. Mr. E. N225 words
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314 1939-10-05 12 Dr. R.A.M. Hoops Alters Plea To One Of Guilty •TO SAVE WOMEN GIVING EVIDEiNCE AT OLD BAILEY*' (From Our Own Correspondent) London, Sept. 12. HR. Robert Albert Mostyn Hoops, 63-year-old former PrinD cipal Medical Officer of the Straits Settlements, pleaded guilty at the Old314 words
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Article55 1939-10-05 12 (From Our Own Correspondent) Seremban, Sept. 26 THE death took place at the Serem* 1 ban hospital of Mr. H C. Rice, former superintendent of the Municipal Abattoirs, Penang, at the age of 78. The funeral took place at the St. Mark’s cemetery the55 words
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1522 1939-10-05 13 l\V r ill Estates Be Able To Harvest I Increased Export Allowances? By Our Planting Correspondent l*iIK way the market price of rubI j )er has to date responded to conditions is perhaps one of K. big surprises in commercial and1,522 words
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Article124 1939-10-05 13 London, Sept. 25. Clifford H. Figg, a member l of the International Rubber Regulation Committee and the International Tea Committee, has been appointed honorary business adviser to the Secretary of State for the Colonies for the duration of the war, states Reuter. Mr. Figg is chairman124 words
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Advertisement55 1939-10-05 13 WT'A P^T 9* 9^r T u freAn iCol!4 e .*.U> a towui 0 </ NOW -for the grown-ups PEEK FREAN ASSORTED ASSORTED CREAMS DAY BY DAY ASSORTED BISKWHEAT SAVOURY ASSORTED TWIGLETS CHEESELETS “VITA-WEAT" CRISPBREAD ETC., ETC. MADE It Y PEEK FREAN CO., LTD MAKERS OF FAMOUS BISCUITS Obtain from your55 words
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667 1939-10-05 14 Cable To Governor Lays Down General Policy For Colony MR. MALCOLM MACDONALD STRESSES NEEDS OF COLONIAL SERVICES THE Keneral policy advocated by the Secretary of Slate for the Colonies, Mr. Malcolm MacDonald, regarding the release of Colonial Service officers for service in His667 words
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62 1939-10-05 14 Several hundreds of all types of Army vehicles took part in a big or ganised “move” in Essex recently. It was part of the exercises of the 4th Division, which began with a preliminary concentration in the Brentwood area of troops from Norwich and Colchester. Picture shows two men of62 words
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Article340 1939-10-05 14 Inquest On Army Motor Cyclist KNOCKED DOWN A MILESTONE (From Our Own Correspondent) .Tonore Bahru, Sept. 26. a VERDICT OF DEATH by mis- adventure was returned by Raja Suleiman in the Coroner’s Court to-day at the inquest on Private H. W. S. Silke, of the R.A.M.C., who340 words
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906 1939-10-05 14 Director’s Address To Kuala Lumpur Rotarians (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Sept. 27. "IT is the job of the R.R.l. to enable Malayan estates and small' holdings to produce as much rubber as world markets allow, at the low est possible cost per pound”906 words
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Article87 1939-10-05 14 were 233 deaths in Singapore last week, according to a b alt statement issued by the Municipal) y Main causes were phthisis. 1 claimed 27 victims, pneumonia 23. c:v teritis and beri-beri, 16 each, and r vulsions. 15. The death rate was 21.81 per m87 words
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293 1939-10-05 15 —Reuter. BOMB explosions heard in SWISS TOWNS London, Sept. 26. rp\VO daring air raids on the German zeppelin base at Friedrichshafen, on Lake Constance, were carried out by French war planes on Sunday niirht, it was revealed yesterday. The factories there have been working day—Reuter. - 293 words
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113 1939-10-05 15 ?n cl other notables.—British Wirelcs.* London, Sept. 25. MORE evidence came to-day that Arabs in the Middle East, and especially in Palestine, have ranged themselves completely on the side of the British Empire in this war. The High Commissioner for Palestine. Sir Alfred MacMichael?ncl other notables.—British Wirelcs.* - 113 words
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Article91 1939-10-05 15 -Reuter. London. Sent. 25. p'-ELVE members of the crew of the ’dish freighter Hazelside are S following sinking by a subThe captain tried to run for hie had not a chance, and he, h'.ef officer, and the third officer among the missing. 1 v.ireless operator-Reuter. - 91 words
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41 1939-10-05 15 —Reuter London, Sept. 25. A NUMBER of militiamen who were called up on July 15 have been sent overseas to fill vacancies as fitters, butchers, clerks and tradesmen. They will all be employed behind the lines.—Reuter—Reuter# - 41 words
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Article109 1939-10-05 15 —Reuter. London, Sept. 25. Ministry of Information announces that R.A.F. planes last night flew over western and north-western Germany and dropped leaflets. All the aircraft returned safely and no serious opposition met. The leaflets stated that the British and French fleets had swept German merchantmen—Reuter. - 109 words
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Article38 1939-10-05 15 Reuter. London, Sept. 26 *T*HE Swedish steamer Silesia (1,839 1 tons) was sunk by a German submarine yesterday afternoon. The crew of 19 took to the boats and were picked up by another Swedish steamer.—Reuter. - 38 words
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Article126 1939-10-05 15 —Reuter. Increased Taxation To Yield £3,250,000 Wellington, N.Z., Sept. 26. *T*HE New Zealand Minister of Fin- ance, Mr. W. Nash, to-day proposed in Parliament extra taxation to meet part of New Zealand’s extra war expenditure of nearly £10,000,000 after March. Addlitlonal taxation which was announced to-day—Reuter. - 126 words
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53 1939-10-05 15 Reuter. London, Sept. 26. THE Treasurer of New South Wales to-day foreshadowed increases in company and income tax, bookmaker’s tax and registration tax. The year’s deficit amounted to €2.500,000 compared with the estimated deficit of £1.500.000. The increased taxation is expected to bring inReuter. - 53 words
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188 1939-10-05 15 —British Wireless. London, Sept. 26. ORD PERRY has been appointed business adviser to the Ministry of Food. When it tak*s over full control of essential foodstuffs the department will oecome a large trading organization In the Great War the trading accounts—British Wireless. - 188 words
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147 1939-10-05 15 —Reuter. London, Sept. 2fi. A DENIAL has been issued in the Vatican City to German reports that the Vatican is making a parallel peace move with other Powers in Paris and London. Meanwhile, numerous rumours and speculations are reaching Copenhagen (Denmark)—Reuter. - 147 words
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153 1939-10-05 15 NAZI AIR FORCE, RUTHLESS METHODS ESPIONAGE French Envoy On Chief Causes Of Polish Defeat London, Sept. 20. THE French Ambassador to Poland said in an interview A in Paris to-day that the Polish Army was defeated chiefly because of the present superiority of the Germans in the air and the153 words
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Article64 1939-10-05 15 London, Sept. 26. A RED ARMY bulletin says that Soviet troops are advancing and have captured a number of small towns. In Western Ukraine and White Russia mopping up of Polish troops continues. A Moscow report states that the work of making Poland Soviet-minded is going on64 words
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Article87 1939-10-05 15 Reuter London, Sept. 25. TWO BRITISH destroyers went to the rescue of the crew of the French collier Phryrc which was sunk by a German submarine. At the moment of the attack people on the English coast saw an explosion which was followed ov columnsReuter - 87 words
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Article46 1939-10-05 15 —Reuter. London, Sept. 28 MO aircraft registered in India is now allowed to leave the country and no aircraft, even if not registered there, will be allowed to leave India for any territory which the Government of India may notify to be prohibited.—Reuter.—Reuter. - 46 words
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271 1939-10-05 16 —Reuter. German Air Attack In North Sea Ends In Complete Failure London, Sept. 27. IN the House of Commons, the First Lord of the Admiralty, Mr. Winston Churchill, announced that yesterday, in the middle of the North Sea, a squadron of British capital—Reuter. - 271 words
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Article80 1939-10-05 16 .—Reuter. London, Sept. 27. T*HE Government of the United King- dom is to have a special representative in Dublin in view of the special problems of neutral trade and political situation which have arisen out of the war. This was announced in the House of.—Reuter. - 80 words
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Article36 1939-10-05 16 Reuter. London, Sept. 27. IT is reported from Rome that a French military aeroplane came down on the north-east coast of Sardinia yesterday. The plane and crew of six have been internedReuter. - 36 words
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Article245 1939-10-05 16 —Reuter. Flights Behind The German Front London, Sept. 27. AS activity develops on the whole Siegfried Line, the value of Allied reconnaissances far behind the German front become more apparent. The French High Command has reported that it has full admiration for the R.A.F., both.—Reuter. - 245 words
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30 1939-10-05 16 —Reuter. London. Sept. 27. A BRITISH military plane has been forced down by fog in north-east Iceland. The plane and crew have been interned.—Reuter..—Reuter. - 30 words
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Article127 1939-10-05 16 —Reuter. London, Sept. 27. AT question time in the House of Commons to-day, the Under-Sec-retary lor Foreign Affaire, Mr. R. A. Butler, was asked if the Government would announce whether it was ready to discuss with European nations the establishment of a United States of Europe.—Reuter. - 127 words
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834 1939-10-05 16 —Reuter. At Least One-Tenth Already Sunk EMPIRES VAST MERCANTILE MAKING NOW BEING SPEEDILY ARMED London, Sept. 27 THE convoy system for British merchant shipping now in full operation for both ships outward an homeward bound, said the First Lord of the Admiral!! Mr. Winston—Reuter. - 834 words
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83 1939-10-05 16 .—Reuter. London, Sept. 25THE Soviet Government has witn* 1 drawn the right of Finnish vessels to travel from the Baltic to Lake Laa°S which is between Russia and Finlay The frontier between the countries lies roughly north and through the lake. By this decree, therefore..—Reuter. - 83 words
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Article36 1939-10-05 16 .—Reuter. Berlin, Sept Slovak troops are being c1 1 r c* only in special units and ol ll der go main with the colours to aB special instructions, says the news agency.—Reuter..—Reuter. - 36 words
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1454 1939-10-05 17 \ll-Round Increase In Taxation Announced INCOME-TAX NOW HIGHEST SINCE ITS INTRODUCTION London, Sept. 27. TREAT BRITAIN’S first w~i budget since 1918, provides k for estimated expenditure of £1,933,000,000 and estimated revenue of £995,000,000 for the fiscal year ending April 5, New taxation effective immediately is1,454 words
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47 1939-10-05 17 —Reuter. Rome. Sept. 25. THE British and French reaction to Mussolini's appeal to terminate hostilities are considered discouraging in Fascist circles. Signor Gayda. in the Voce d'ltalia, says that if this chance is not taken, the storm will break over Central Europe.—Reuter.—Reuter. - 47 words
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111 1939-10-05 17 -Reuter. No More Interference In Eastern Europe” London, Sept. 29. BEFORE leaving Moscow, the German Foreign Minister, von Ribbentrop, said that the following points had been settled: Firstly, German-Soviet friendship has been finally established; Secondly, the two nations will allow no further interference in-Reuter. - 111 words
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Article119 1939-10-05 17 —Reuter. Germans Misled Bv Government J Brussels, Sept. 26. A BELGIAN traveller returning after three weeks’ stay in Germany writes in the newspaper Libre Belgique that 90 per cent, of the Germans believe the war is over and that France will not fight following the liquidation—Reuter. - 119 words
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Article38 1939-10-05 17 —Reuter. London. Sept. 25. IT Is announced in Denmark that 10.000 men will be called to colours in the next few weeks. They would not normally have been called up until next summer.—Reuter.—Reuter. - 38 words
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Article199 1939-10-05 17 —Reuter. London, Oct. 2. AN Italian broadcast says that Fin* land has been asked to sign mutual assistance and trade pacts with Russia. These are understood to be similar to those signed by Estonia under Soviet pressure. It has been officially announced In Riga that—Reuter. - 199 words
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Article91 1939-10-05 17 Reuter. London. Sept. 29. rpHE Italian Press, which has been 1 saying lor a long time past that there must be peace alter the conquest ot Poland, to-day publishes a report which are said to emanate from Berlin about German strategy. It says that Germany— Reuter. - 91 words
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58 1939-10-05 17 GIFT OF 20,000 NECKLACE TO RED CROSS FUND Reuter. London, Sept. 29. THE Red Cross and St John fund for the sick and wounded, launched by the Lord Mayor, has increased to over 1200 000. and jewellery donated is expected to yield a large sum. A diamond necklace was given– Reuter. - 58 words
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647 1939-10-05 18 .—Reuter. Gallantly Defended Ruthlessly Destroyed City Mow in Ruins And Epidemics Are Feared London, Sept 28. T'HE devastated city of Warsaw has given in after 22 days of heroic defence against immense odds. According to a statement by the German High Command last night,.—Reuter. - 647 words
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Article167 1939-10-05 18 Reuter. London, Sept. 29. THE new partition of Poland ap1 pears to be more to the advantage of Germany than the previous demarcation of frontiers. The final frontier demarcation line in Poland, as provided in the GermanSoviet agreement, begins at the south-ern-most part ofReuter. - 167 words
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Article86 1939-10-05 18 Reuter. London. Sept. 28. IN less than a month the German submarine menace to British shipping has been wiped out. The Royal Navy has driven German submarines from the narrow seas and they now have to go further out in the open sea, whereReuter. - 86 words
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Article195 1939-10-05 18 —Reuter. Anxiety In Central Europe Growing Paris, Sept. 28. THE French Government’s decision to dissolve the Communist Party is believed in both French and foreign diplomatic circles to have more than internal significance. The step has been taken when many countries in Europe, even in—Reuter. - 195 words
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69 1939-10-05 18 —Reuter. London, Sept. 28. THE French Admiralty announces that since the beginning of the war, the Frency Navy has seized 100.000 tons of war contraband including 25,000 tons of liquid fuel. The British Navy during the past week has seized 70,000 tons of contraband. including—Reuter. - 69 words
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Article52 1939-10-05 18 -Reuter. Beverley H1Ils (Cal ->. Sept. 25. death is announced of Carl Laemmle, at the age of 72 years. For many years connected with the motion picture industry In the United States, Carl Laemmle was born in Germany in 1867. He was President of the Universal Pictures-Reuter. - 52 words
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Article60 1939-10-05 18 -Reuter. TTnifnH o* Washington. Sept. 27 I HE United States has decided to send a 1 warship to Lisbon. 10 Partly due to Lisbon te now the European tor 4? inUs f the American Clipper plane. S lso a Possibility that Lisbon might be used as-Reuter. - 60 words
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Article348 1939-10-05 18 Lithuania May Come Under The Nazis London, Sept 35 AS a result of the German-Sovi. and Soviet-Estonia pacts. U\£ ania will now have a much ion, common frontier with German and certain political quarters! Kaunas (capital of Lithuania! k! lieve that, while Estonia and will come348 words
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140 1939-10-05 18 -Reuter. Paris, Sept. 25. THE PARIS SOIR reports the hold* ing of a long conference between Hitler, Von Ribbentrop and Field-Mar 1 shal Goering. The newspaper declares t®* Hitler had hoped, after Soviet’s move into Poland, to be able to put his maximum air-Reuter. - 140 words
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Article37 1939-10-05 18 -Reuter London. Sept- 23 P*ROM Sunday next Netherlands tary and naval aeroplanes J 1 a new distinctive mark painted 1 n An orange triangle will be pah'* 1 the wings, sides and tail. —Reut* r-Reuter - 37 words
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Article202 1939-10-05 19 B h\/1 LEADERS ARE DIVIDED I London, Sept. 25. BiITLER is expected on the Westm prn Front this week and Berlin Bipprfullv anticipates a monster R ivr to crush the Allies in another Behtning war.” Rrvip Nazi leaders, however, appear B be divided. The Foreign Minis- JoachimB - 202 words
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105 1939-10-05 19 -Reuter. m London, Oct. 1. B'ASUALTY evacuation trains have B* been built for immediate use in the ■vent of casualties occurring as a reBult of air raids, in order to assist in ■he distribution of injured civilians to BospitaLs throughout the country. British railways are-Reuter. - 105 words
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Article60 1939-10-05 19 —Reuter. Copenhagen. Sept. 28. SEAMEN arriving at the Swedish port of Limhamn in an Estonian lh! P sia te that they saw the German lner Bremen lying in harbour at Murmansk. North Russia, according to the lewspapor Extra Bladet.—Reuter. Martial law In the German-occupied 'Zech.—Reuter. - 60 words
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Article153 1939-10-05 19 —Reuter. London, Sept. 29. JNTEREST is concentrated on how far the new RussoGerman economic agreement, with the promised supply of Russian raw materials against German manufactures, may affect the progress of the war. The question of transporting huge quantities of Russian raw material and the long—Reuter. - 153 words
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Article63 1939-10-05 19 .—Reuter. Washington, Sept. 26. THE United States Navy Depart- ment has decided to send a pretty fair-sized detachment of warships from the Pacific coast to Hawaiian waters for training purposes, according to a high authority. Some decentralisation of the Pacific Fleet which is concentrated at.—Reuter. - 63 words
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Article85 1939-10-05 19 Reuter. Allegation Against The Premier Budapest, Sept. 30. A LL members of the Hungarian Nazi party walked out of Parliament yesterday, Hubay, the Nazi leader, announcing that his party would withdraw from parliamentary discussions. Hubay complained that the Prime Minister, Count de Teleki, had brokenReuter. - 85 words
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Article37 1939-10-05 19 -Reuter. The Hague, Sept. 26. T'HE Netherlands Government has instructed its Minister in Berlin to make representations to the German Government concerning the alleged flight of a German plane over Holland on Sunday—Reuter.-Reuter. - 37 words
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259 1939-10-05 19 -Reuter. London, Sept. 30. j 1 A r BRITAIN has ample suppPos of food for wartime. Mr. W. S. L/nson, Minister for Food Supplies, Phasized in a broadcast last night ho Ministry’s storage nlnns Ministry has large reserves of r r and-Reuter. - 259 words
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Article213 1939-10-05 19 -Reuter. Massacre Of Civilians By Nazi Airmen Copenhagen, Oct. 1. •"PHE terrible effects of German air raids on Warsaw are graphically described in the Berlingske Tidende by a Polish girl, Maria Wisti, who has arrived here. She said the death-roll was such that streets and squares-Reuter. - 213 words
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90 1939-10-05 19 -Reuter. •yHE Germans announce that the Polish garrison In the Hel Peninsula has followed the example of Warsaw and surrendered. z Although not so much has been heard of the Polish troops’ resistance on the at narrow strip of land, there has been a battle-Reuter. - 90 words
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83 1939-10-05 19 -Reuter. London, Sept. 26. THE Ministry of Agriculture is aiming to bring a further 1,500,000 acres under the plough in the coming year. Making the announcement, the Minister of Agriculture. Sir Reginald Dorman-Smith, said this was attempting in one year the task-Reuter. - 83 words
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Article55 1939-10-05 19 —Reuter. Wellington, Sept. 26. NEW ZEALAND is making a special effort to supply the Roval Air Foree with trained pilots and other tl>ing personnel and all resources are being organised to that end Existing air force stations are to be enlarged and six new organisations—Reuter. - 55 words
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Article209 1939-10-05 19 U-Boats To Sink On Sight -Reuter. British Shipping Told Of Nazi Threat London, Oct. 1. •THE following message has been promulgated to all British merchantmen by the Admiralty, says the Ministry of Information. “The following was received by German wireless this evening: ‘Several German submarines have been attacked by British-Reuter. - 209 words
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Article118 1939-10-05 19 -Reuter. Paris, Sept. 30. DELIEVED of his post Reich Propaganda Minister, Goebbels has been taken to the Propaganda Ministry’s sanatorium.” where he has been interned, according to the Stockholm correspondent of Le Petit Parisien. Goebbels’ disgrace is attributed by the correspondent to trafficking In-Reuter. - 118 words
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120 1939-10-05 19 -Reuter. London, Oct. 1. OOW a Slovak regiment virtually refused German orders to fight against Poland is recorded by an American journalist who has been touring Slovakia. When the German invasion of Poland began, he states, the Slovak army refused to obey the order-Reuter. - 120 words
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676 1939-10-05 20 —Router. Allies To Ignore Peace Demand After Rape Of Poland Ixtndon, Sept. THE new Soviet-German agreement, which was announced 1 from Moscow this morning, has left Great Britain unmoved. The agreement, which divides Poland between Germany and Russia without leaving any buffer state, says that—Router. - 676 words
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Article142 1939-10-05 20 —Router. Sinking Of Two Ships By a/.i Submarines Stockholm. Sept. 27. THE Government has protested to Germany against the sinking ot the Swedish ships Gertrud Bratt and Silesia and is reserving claim tor compensation. German comment on the sinking of the Swedish and Finnish ships was—Router. - 142 words
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Article75 1939-10-05 20 Reuter Stockholm. Sept. 27. A DUTCH civil plane operating the air service between Malmoe < Sweden) and Amsterdam was raked wiih machine-gun fire yesterday by a German military plane over the NorthSea some 70 miles northwest of Heligoland at an altitude of 2.400 ft. AReuter - 75 words
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Article452 1939-10-05 20 —Reuter. R. A.F. Patrol Over Siegfried Line London. Oct. 2. A DRAMATIC account ot a great air battle over the Siegfried Line, in which five British reconnaissance planes were engag'd by 13 German fighters for 35 minutes, has been issued by the Ministry of Information. Although three—Reuter. - 452 words
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392 1939-10-05 20 in final victory."—Reuter and British Wireless. General As New President: Cabinet Formed In Paris London, Oct. 1. VIEW S has reached the Polish Embassy in London that II Moscieki has resigned the presidency of the Polish Repub! lie and handed over his powers to Gen.in final victory."—Reuter and British Wireless. - 392 words
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Article105 1939-10-05 20 —Reuter. Paris. Sept. 29. FRENCH military and naval experts attach great importance to t costly failure of the German aeriai a tac!: on the British naval squadron the North Sea on Tuesday They recall that at various internatio naval conferences very lively r °nuy occurred between British—Reuter. - 105 words
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Article56 1939-10-05 20 -ReUt< London Or LORD Macmillan, the Minister of 1 tion. announces that he is 1 survey of the organization and the Ministry. a n<J Tlie chief regional information oii.< jj their staffs have been informed services will not be required after < 1 a month or such shorter-ReUt< - 56 words
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1934 1939-10-05 21 Router. “We Are Going On To The End FACTS ABOUT THE FIRST MONTH OF WARFARE London. Oct. 2. jUR. Winston Churchill, the First Lord of the Admiralty, vigorously replied to Hitler’s peace offensive, in a broadcast to the nation last night. “War began whenRouter. - 1,934 words
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Article56 1939-10-05 21 —Reuter. Brussels, Oct. 1. DKRL1X is full of soldiers and convoys continue to pass from Poland, according to the Berlin correspondent of the Belgian news agency. There are various indications tending to show a new mobilization order has been issued in the past feu says—Reuter. - 56 words
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Article172 1939-10-05 21 I< enter. London. Oct. 1. THE King has issued a proclamation under which all male British subjects resident in Great Britain to-dav and who are more than 20 and not yet 22 are liable to be called up for service in the armed forces. Young menI< enter. - 172 words
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981 1939-10-05 22 Only Three Favourites Win (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Sept. 30. CADDLING two winners each, P. Ix>gue and M. van Breukelen were the most successful trainers at Kuala Lumpur on Saturday in the first day of the Selangor Turf Club’s autumn meeting. Bound981 words
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41 1939-10-05 22 n. Craik won the Royal Singapore Golf Club championship when he heat \V. F.ldred 11 and 10 in the final played i*\er 36 holes at Bukit Timah yesterday. At the turn Craik was leading nine up.41 words
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Article91 1939-10-05 22 —Reuter. London, Sept. 30. i|OME RUGBY league friendlies resulted: Batlev 24; Castelford 19. Biamley 8; York 18. Featherstone 17; Leeds 13 Huddersfield 74, Ktighlej 16. Itunslet 16: Halifax 29 Leigh 11; Wigan 3(» Oldham 13; Salford 16. St. Helen’s 28; Rochdale 9 Swinton 37; Barrow 10. Wakefield—Reuter. - 91 words
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Article63 1939-10-05 22 PERAK BEAT PENANG IN STATE RUG BY (From Our Own Correspondent' Penang. Saturday, Perak surprisingly defeated Penang by 14 points (a goal, two tries, and a penalty goal) to 3 points (a penalty goal) in the Inter-State rugger match played here to-day. Perak had superior backs, while the tlireequarters also63 words
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Article46 1939-10-05 22 -Reuter i he Sottish league announce that foot- will lx* resumed in Scotland on Oct. 14 on it basis of two regional leagues, eacfh of H> clubs. It is expected that the English regional plan of seven groups will start on the same day.—Reuter-Reuter - 46 words
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Article300 1939-10-05 22 —Reuter. London. Sept. 30. RESULTS oi Home soccer friendlies played on Saturday were: Accrington 1. Southport 3 Aldershot 2. Army XI 2 Barrow 4. Carlisle 3. Blackburn 0. Liverpool 5. Blackburn 2, Bolton 0. Bradford 4. Grimsby 2 Brentford 3. Crystal Palace 0. Brighton 1. Southampton 4. Bristol—Reuter. - 300 words
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Article102 1939-10-05 22 THE first round of the S.A.F.A. chai tenge cup competition proper will be played at the Stadium at 5 p.m. on each day respectively as follows Oct. 5: Royal Navy vs. R.A. iChancii. Oct. 6: S.C.C vs. Pulau Braid. Oct. 7: R.A.F. vs. Malays. Oct102 words
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Article61 1939-10-05 22 T*HF WINNERS and runners-up of the v ?r*r divisions "f the S.A.F.A. league for in.39 are: up-R S A°F I: Winnprs Malaya F A,; runnersm^f ei o Ve Division: winners—Loyal Regitnent Rs.; runners-up—S.C.FA. Rs. Division 2A- winners—Post Office; run-ners-up—Royal Navy. -s.c'f'a "B Wlnners—S H B runners-up Business61 words
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220 1939-10-05 22 Singapore Lose All Five Matches In The Final (From Our Own Correspondent.) Johore Bahru, Oct. l. COR the third rear in succession Johore triumphed in the Iskandar cup tennis final at the International Club court, to-day. scoring a decisive victory over Singapore by220 words
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276 1939-10-05 22 iFrom Our Own Correspondent Segamat. Oe: 1 THERE was an exciting finish to the s *j' Cheong Cup soccer competition or. the town padang yesterday when the Police net the Old Boys’ Association in the final be:oo a276 words
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Article39 1939-10-05 22 -Reuter. Glasgow. Oc‘ Jacky Paterson of Glasgow khoiked out Paddy Ryan of Maneheshn the 13th. round of a 15 round fU'ni the British flyweight which has been vacant since t Lynch lost his title through overweight.—Reuter.-Reuter. - 39 words
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42 1939-10-05 22 -Reuter. Washington. Sep* fOEY Archibald (8st. 12 3 4 ib Providence University medic-i dent, retained his world f' weight title outpointing Hair' <fcst 12* 4 lb.) of Baltimore, the world bantamweight champion 15 rounds. The decision w popular.—Reuter.-Reuter. - 42 words
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403 1939-10-05 1 I.R.R.C. Decision Announced Market Comment Singapore, Oct. 3. ?[E rubber exportable allowance for the last quarter of this year was to-day raised to 75 per <*ent. of basic quotas by I he International Rubber Regulation Committee, states Reuter. This is the second time403 words
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Article44 1939-10-05 1 ’pHE official price of tin in Singapore °n Sept. 28 was $117.37 2 per picul 01 1: *3 l/3rd lb.; on Sent. 20 30 $117.37‘/2 on Oct. 2 i17 -37>/ 2 on Oct. 3 $117.37 1/ 2 on Oct. 4 $117.37V^.44 words
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Article37 1939-10-05 1 shipments of rubber in September totalled 45,094 tons, compared with 53,497 tons in August, bringing total shipments for the nine months to 391,641 tons, compared with 412,376 tons in the corresponding period of 1938.37 words
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Article157 1939-10-05 1 THE Singapore Chamber of Commerce Rubber Association held its 1.453 rd auction on Sept. 27 when of 1,475,463 lb. (658.69 tons) catalogued, 1,418.275 lb. (633.16 tons) were offered and 1,106,136 lb. (493.81 tons) were sold. London spot price 9%d. a pound. New York, spot price, 20 V157 words
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Article103 1939-10-05 1 rvURING the week ending Sept 23, 1939, exports of canned pineapples from Malayan ports amounted to 65.257 cases, of which: 47,057 172 per cent.) cases were to the United Kingdom, 175 per cent.) cases to the Continent of Europe. 8 192 H 3 per cent cases103 words
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Article356 1939-10-05 1 Reuter. London. Oct. 3. THE Stock Exchange to-day was more cheerful and more active with signs ol increasing liquidity in gilt-edged, assisting sentiment. A slight hesitation near the close was due to the imminence of Mr. Chamberlain’s speech in the House of Commons but this bailed toReuter. - 356 words
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Article48 1939-10-05 1 T'HE following rubber crops were harvested in August lb. Ayer Kuning Rubber 68,500 Badek Rubber Estate 18,500 Bradwall Rubber 42,500 Chersonese Estates 71,000 Dennistown Rubber 25,800 Highlands and Lowlands 86,000 Klabang Rubber JU'inU Krian Rubber Plantations 53,500 Sungei Krian Rubber 108.900 Sungei Way Rubber 53.50')48 words
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Article408 1939-10-05 1 New York, Oct. 3. 'J’Hfc following quotations were those ruling when the Stock Exchange closed to-day. DOW-JONES AVERAGES Monday’s To-day s Changes Close Close 30 Industrials 151.51 150.24 off 1.27 20 Rails 34.85 34.36 off 0.49 15 Utilities 25.05 24.99 off 0.06 New York Stock Exchange,408 words
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54 1939-10-05 1 o nnt Oct. Oct.-Dee Jan.-Mur. Apr.-June London I)at f no '<4 34'* 33", 32\ 32 9 1 h S.'Pt. 28 51k, 34>4 34 v 33'4 ,jx:i 34 1 1 32% 32'St l 34 4 33% 32% 32 S, 31% 9 9/16 4 33% 33 33 s54 words
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1674 1939-10-05 2 “Big Tumover W ith Small Profit” Policy To Be Continued “THE recent outbreak of hostilities in Europe has created a grave situation throughout the world hut all the resources of the British Empire and of its Allies are now being mobilized in order to1,674 words
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Article37 1939-10-05 2 THE price of rubber for purpose of assessment of export duty for the period Sept. 29 to Oct. 5, inclusive, has been determined at 33 cents a pound, states an P.M.S. Government Gazette notification.37 words
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253 1939-10-05 2 HARRISONS CROSFIELD’S DIVIDEND POLICY Equalisation Reserve Of £50,000 Formed: Profit Higher there is an increase i n profits Harrisons and Crosfield Ltd. is paying a smaller deferred divi. dend. The final is 15 per cent.. mak ing 20 per cent., against a final of 20 per cent., making 25 per253 words
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126 1939-10-05 2 Exports Highest Since December 1937 lUfALAYA’S overseas trade In August ***was valued at $113,057,000. compared with $113,823,000 in July and $97,287,000 in August last year. Imports in August were valued at $51,039,000, compared with $54,325,000 in July and $47,162,000 in August 1938 Exports in August126 words
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Article89 1939-10-05 2 (From Our Own Correspondent. > London, Oct The following are to-day’s ‘‘bid" quo ations for Fixed Trusts: s. d. British Empire “A” 16 6 n British Empire ‘B” British Empire Cumulative British Empire c’prehensive British General "A” 16 British General “B” 12 1 British General “C” 10 Gold89 words
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Article1131 1939-10-05 3 Issued Vsy Fraser And Co., EXCHANGE AND STOCK BROKERS. Singapore, October 4, 10 a.m. MINING Buyers Sellers YSSlii' ,mprt Tta tral Amal 5 IOVi £l istral Malay 37/- 39/A ver Hitam 21/6 *22 6xd 1 wer Weng 0 95 i .ianmrin Tin l»/3 20/3 i 'atu Selangor1,131 words
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Article78 1939-10-05 3 MAXIMUM prices at which importers and others may sell wire nails in the Colony are fixed by the competent authority for engineering stores, Mr. F. G. Coales. The prices are as follows Not exceeding 2\<%" long, in kegs of one pikul weight, importers, $lO per78 words
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Article609 1939-10-05 3 ‘NO ADDITIONAL RELEASE NEEDED AT PRESENT’ PRICES LIKELY TO STEADY IN a weekly report on the rubber market issued At noon on Sept. 28, Stanton Nelson and Co., Ltd. write:— Out of the general confusion and uncertainty there emerges at least one clear certainty. The Allies’ command609 words
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Article120 1939-10-05 3 Singapore, Oct. 4, noon. Buyers Sellers Gambler 7.50 Hamburg Cube $14.00 Java Cube $12.00 Pepper White Muntok $15.00 White $14.50 Black 9.00 Copra Mixed $3.20 Bun Dried $3.55 Sago Flour No. 1 Lingga $7.50 Fair $7.50 $7.50 Sarawak $7.50 $7.50 Jelotong Palembang $9.00 Banjul $9.00 Sarawak $9.00120 words
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60 1939-10-05 3 Washington, Oct. 3. EMPHASISING the Importance of the United States’ overtures to Latin American countries for greater trade, President Roosevelt at his press conference to-day Indicated that wider powers might be sought by the Import and Export Bank and the Administration In60 words
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117 1939-10-05 3 FRASER COMPANY LIST OF CURRENT DIVIDENDS Singapore, Oct. 3. 5 pm. Books Total for Company Dividend Close financial year v J TIN Payable Date to date Ayer Hitam 2 We int Sept 15 Oct. 11 Burma Malay fid. No 20 Oct. 14 Oct. 21 Oct. 15 6% Hongkong Tin 5117 words
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