The Straits Budget, 12 October 1939
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Title Section29 1939-10-12 1 The Straits Budget No. 4261. BEING THE WEEKLY ISSUE OF THE STRAITS TIMES rESTABLISHED NEARLY A CENTURY./ SINGAPORE, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 12, 1939. Price 25 cts., (S.S. Currency or 7d.29 words
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Article, Illustration1011 1939-10-12 1 Singapore, Wednesday. J-JALF a million Blood Flowers in commemoration of the Double Tenth—tenth day of the tenth month—anniversary of the Chinese Republic, were sold in 65 town and rural districts in Singapore yesterday by nearly 200.000 Chinese boys and girls and men and women, in aidStraits Times picture.; .—Straits Times picture. - 1,011 words
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The Straits Budget
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Article1198 1939-10-12 1 —Straits Times, Oct. 5. Ir Li 0 yd George has a peculiar !e niu, tor ambiguity. No one in B ntain is likely to interpret ie mai-Ks made during the debate please of Commons on Tuesday f ‘advocacy of peace-at-any-ice but it is quite certain that enemy propagandists—Straits Times, Oct. 5. - 1,198 words
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Article987 1939-10-12 1 —Straits Times, Oct. 6. Three statements issued through official channels in Rome during the past 48 hours complete the wreckage of the farcical Rome-Berlin-Tokio Axis, which began to creak so audibly when Hitler and Stalin first startled and then amused the world with their jack-in-the-box—Straits Times, Oct. 6. - 987 words
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Article672 1939-10-12 2 —Straits Times, Oct. 7. There must be between two and three million ex-Service men in Great Britain who were front-lino j fighters in the last War. There are many more of them scattered j throughout the Empire. Malaya has its quota of those who took part in—Straits Times, Oct. 7. - 672 words
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Article325 1939-10-12 2 i— Straits Times, Oct. 7. After Munich, there was a decided increase in anti-German sentiment in the United States. A Fortune survey made at the end of last year showed a swing in public opinion from isolation toward the idea of collective security against aggression. By Augusti—Straits Times, Oct. 7. - 325 words
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Article873 1939-10-12 2 Suered are the guilty.-Stralts Times. Oct. 9. So Hitler has put forward his peace terms And, as might have been expected, they have nothing whatever to do with realities and ignore the reason w T hy Germany finds herself fighting a hopeless battle against the strongest combinationSuered are the guilty.-Stralts Times. Oct. 9. - 873 words
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Article971 1939-10-12 3 -Straits Times, Oct. 10. Germany's desperate efforts to vict Great Britain of breaches of international usage in the prosetion of the blockade provide C t U rikin o evidence of the effectiveness of the measures taken by the Allied KaV ie> to prevent essential supplies reaching the enemy. The-Straits Times, Oct. 10. - 971 words
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Article1103 1939-10-12 3 hurt anybody Straits Times. Oct. 11. It is becoming increasingly difficult to see what Nazi Germany has gained by the unholy alliance with Soviet Russia, save an assurance that she will not be attacked by the Bolsheviks in the East while she is engaged in thehurt anybody !— Straits Times. Oct. 11. - 1,103 words
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Article47 1939-10-12 4 From Our Own Correspondent) Seremban, Oct. 9. AT Saturday’s luncheon meeting o! the Seremban Rotary Club held at the Seremban Rest House, the speaker was Dr. Messenger of Guys Hospital. Lcndon. Dr. S. R. Krishnan thanked the speaker at the conclusion ol his talk.47 words
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DOMESTIC OCCURRENCES
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Article106 1939-10-12 4 HAYWOOD.—At the Maternity Hospital, Singapore on October 6 to Elspeth, wife of E C. Haywood, a son. ANDERSON. —On 6th October, at Malacca General Hospital to Mr. and Mrs. K. J. Anderson, Rengam. Johore. a son. WARRELL.—At the General Hospital, Singapore on October 6. to Mildred, wife of A.106 words
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Article178 1939-10-12 4 TAN—OON.—The engagement is announced between Mr. Tan Eng Shiang (Andrew), the only son of Mr. Mrs. Tan Soo Teck of Malacca Singapore and Miss Oon Beng Clieng. the second daughter of Dr. Mrs. Oon Sim Kong of Singapore. The marriage «ill take place sometime next year. hOK—SEE.—The engagement Is178 words
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Article20 1939-10-12 4 HUGHES-BELL.—At St. Andrew’s Cathedral, Singapore, on Sept. 30th, Jack Norman Hughes to Frances Jean Bell, F.M.S. papers please copy.20 words
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Article83 1939-10-12 4 (From Our Own Correspondent) London, Sept. 26. IT is reported from Amsterdam to-day that a commission of Hutch naval specialists has advised ttie building of three battle cruisers for the Netherlands East Indies... Money to cover the cost of the construction of these ships, which are83 words
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Article245 1939-10-12 4 For Ports Other Than Britain FREIGHT rates on cargo to European ports other than the United Kingdom were further increased in Singapore on Monday from 30 to 50 j ner cent, on al! new bookings, anj nounces the Straits Homeward i Conference. This is one of a245 words
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131 1939-10-12 4 THE 4th Batt. 19th Hyderabad Regiment, one of the units of the Indian Army which came to reinforce the Singapore garrison recently, mounted guard at Government House on Tuesday. Together with Press photographers. several Europeans, including a woman, photographed the simple but dignified ceremony.131 words
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Article178 1939-10-12 4 A NAVAL funeral took place on Mon- day at Bidadari Cemetery, when Stoker Petty-Officer William John Slater Gascoigne was buried. Gascoigne died in the General Hospital. Singapore, on Sunday after a short illness, at the age of 40 years He is survived by a widow in178 words
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63 1939-10-12 4 (From Our Own Correspondent) Seremban, Oct. 8. THE fishing industry in Negri Sembilan is confined mostly to Chinese and Malays as revealed by the fact that of a total of 579 fishermen registered in 1938, 342 were Malays, 236 Chinese and only one Indian. This63 words
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178 1939-10-12 4 (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Oct. 9. QN the eve of their departure from Kuala Lumpur after a most successful collecting campaign, the Wuhan Songsters were entertained at dinner on Saturday at the Chinese Assembly Hall by the clangor Chinese community. A178 words
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Article276 1939-10-12 4 Leaders— Peace Feelers The End Of The Axis 1 The Old Stagers 1 Terms And Alms 5 Contraband 1 Russia’s Pound Of Flesh Telegrams— Covering past week’s news r Financial Supplement Financial and Commercial New* to date, following page Malayan General NewsSir Shenton And The War Malayan Charities Must276 words
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173 1939-10-12 4 (From Our Own Correspondent* Malacca. Oct. 3. THE fifth annual show of garden produce and handicraft work of the Malay vernacular schools of Malacca, at the High School tiffin shed yesterday, included garden produce, basketry and village industries. The village industries section was the first173 words
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Obituary154 1939-10-12 4 DEATHS Tiit' news has been received of the death of Mr. R. s. V. Muttuthamby of Kopay. Ceylon, father of Mr. M. W. Navaratnam of Govt. Audit Office, Kuala Lumpur and Mrs. Cathiresam Pillai. wife of Mr. C. M. Cathiresam Pillai, Retired School Master, formerly of Anderson School, Ipoh. Cantrell,154 words
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Article648 1939-10-12 5 SIR SHENTON THE WAR Task Set To Accomplish” u OPENS CHINESE hospital AT IPOH ,ve dll set ourselves to acW ii«h a task. When that ui ,i ho completed we do not out we do know, and we are Ruined, that it shall be com- .-uccessf ully and that the648 words
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386 1939-10-12 5 Official Approval For Appeals Proposed By Lieut.-Col. Lord THE position of established Malayan and Singapore charities, now that efforts are being concentrated on raising money for the Malaya Patriotic Fund, is discussed by Lt.-Colonel H. A. Lord, officer commanding, the Salvation Army in386 words
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177 1939-10-12 5 THE following notifications regarding Volunteer officers are made In the Straits Settlements Government Gazette: S.S.V.F.: Mr. V.T.C. Morris granted a Commission as Second-Lieutenant. Mr. A.C. Carver granted a Commission as Second-Lieutenant. Mr. J.B. McMorine granted a Commission as Lieutenant. Mr. B.J. Wright granted a Commission177 words
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Article161 1939-10-12 5 Support Pledged To Empire (From Our Own Correspondent) Seremban, Oct. 8. r THAT the members of the Negri 1 Sembilan Eurasian community affirm their loyalty to the throne and pledge their whole-hearted support to the British Empire.” That members of the Eurasian community resident in Negri Sembilan161 words
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59 1939-10-12 5 (From Our Own Correspondent) Seremban, Oct. 8. •pHE recent annual meetings of Indian Labourers’ Co-operative Societies in Negri Sembilan recall to mind that these societies have made good progress in Negri Sembilan. At the end of 1938 there were 68 registered societies with a membership of59 words
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Article, Illustration67 1939-10-12 5 Vice-Admiral H. Ferwerda. who commayids the Netherlands Indies Navy, is to remain in the Indies for an indefinite period. This decision has been taken as a result of the international situation. Admiral Ferwerda will act as adviser to the new Naval Chief of Staff in the67 words
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Article106 1939-10-12 5 (From Our Own Correspondent) Batavia, Oct. 7. GERMAN associations in the Netherlands Indies are giving assistance to Germans who have come to the Indies as a result of the war. The crews of 19 German freighters Jr Indies ports, numbering over 1,000 Germans and 400 of106 words
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690 1939-10-12 5 A REPRESENTATIVE committee has been formed in Third Division, Sarawak, to collect funds for war relief, with Mr. R. G. Aikman, the Resident, as patron. The following are the other officials of the fund Chairman Mr. Teo Chong Lo; hon. secretary: Mr. O. R.690 words
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Article190 1939-10-12 6 List Issued By Air Ministry •FHE Air Ministry’s first casualty list of the war—17 officers and men reached Singapore last week by air mall. It declared that the casualties occurred on various dates. One aircraftman is believed to have been killed, three men are thought190 words
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Article241 1939-10-12 6 The Admiralty announces that information has been received that the following officers have been landed from H.M.S. Courageous Abel-Smith. E. M. C.. Cmdr.: Aitken. A. Lt. <A>; Barber. H. S.. Lt.; Barrow. E. G.. Lt.; Beale. B. 0.. Chaplain; Bell. J. L M.. Lt (A>; Borrett.241 words
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Article93 1939-10-12 6 SELANGOR CLUB SERVICES MEN (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Oct. 8. IT is understood that the Selan- gor Club has decided to invite any Services men who come to Kuala Lumpur during the war to become honorary members of the club during their stay in the Federal Capital. This93 words
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327 1939-10-12 6 Custodian Of Enemy Goods Makes Order For Its Sale HEUTSCHES Haus, the German club in Singapore which was opened in November lad year, is to be sold by order of the Custodian of Enemy Property. It was the second German club to he formed in327 words
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Article194 1939-10-12 6 (From Our Own Correspondent; Kuala Lumpur, Oct. 6. IN a letter addressed to members of 1 various communities, Major G. M. Kidd the British Residest, of Selangor, suggests the formation of a central committee to co-ordinate the efforts of the various communities in their collections for the194 words
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173 1939-10-12 6 Cantonese Lessons Given To Malayan Officials (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, Oct. t>. A CANTONESE teacher who taught the late Dr. Sun Yat Sen in Honolulu and enjoyed his friendship, died here yesterday. He was Mr. Too Nam, of Old Pudu Road.173 words
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Article59 1939-10-12 6 AT a meeting of miners in Perils held at Kaki Bukit, Perlis, recently it unanimously agreed to make a monthly donation to the Malaya Patriotic Fund, for the whole duration of the war, of $l per picul of tin-ore exported from Perlis. Lessees are to pay59 words
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1183 1939-10-12 6 THE funeral of Mr. Herbert Mere-J dlth Cantrell, who died suddenly, at the General Hospital, Singapore on Saturday, took place at Bida-; dari Cemetery on Sunday afternoon. The Bishop of Singapore conducted the service. Mr. Cantrell, who vas 58, had been in hospital for several1,183 words
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287 1939-10-12 7 Government Officers Will Receive Full Pay CIVIL liability scheme has been approved by the Fede1 rated Malay States Government, under which marriage or separation allowances may be paid to married officers and men of the F.M.S. Volunteer Force who are called out for whole287 words
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Article122 1939-10-12 7 ’THE following appointments, with effect tn>m Sept. 25, were published in a Government Gazette Extraordinary issued last week. J Controller of Restricted Imports and Expf’Hs. Straits Settlements, Mr. A. Gilmour, M C S. I>puty Controller of Restricted Imports ‘l nd Exports, Straits Settlements, Mr. J. N.122 words
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Article83 1939-10-12 7 ESTATE STAFFS WAR FUND Y HE All-Malayan Estate Asiatic Staffs’ Association, of which hundreds of plantation clerks and other employees are members, has acquainted all estate managers in Malaya with a proposal to its members to contribute 1 per cent, of their salaries to the Malaya Patriotic Fund every month83 words
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Article276 1939-10-12 7 Norwegian Comrades At Graveside Ritual Singapore, Oct. 6. THE funeral of Nordahl Lorentzen, 1 the 22-year-od Norwegian seaman of the vessel Hoegh Transporter, who died in hospital from injuries received following the loss of the ship in one of the protective minefields in Singapore waters on276 words
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276 1939-10-12 7 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, Oct. 6. A RECOMMENDATION that a central provident fund for non-Government employees should be created, is contained in the half-yearly report of the Association of Non-Govern-ment Employees which will be presented at a meeting on Oct. 13 at the276 words
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Article313 1939-10-12 7 Mr. Goodman's Speech •From Our Own Correspondent) Penang, Oct. 3. CCENES of splendour and pomp u rarely seen in Penang were witnessed this evening when thousands attended the unveiling ceremony of the statue of Capt. Francis Light, founder of Penang, by the Governor, Sir Shenton Thomas. On313 words
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Article147 1939-10-12 7 PAYMASTER-COMMANDER MARTIN LAWREY (From Our Own Correspondent) London, Sept. 24. lyiANY residents in Singapore will 1TI regret to learn that PaymasterCommander Martin Lawrey, who left Singapore last year after a three years* tour of service, was amongst those lost in H.M.S. Courageous. He was in H.M.S.147 words
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74 1939-10-12 7 SINGAPORE EUROPEAN ILLEGAL CODE A EUROPEAN. H. M. Wyllie. manager of the Malayan Rubber Trading Co., Ltd., pleaded guilty in the Singapore Criminal District Court last week charged with sending a private code by past on Sept. 7, to a commercial firm in Melbourne, Australia, in contravention to the Defence74 words
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810 1939-10-12 8 Four Explosions While Ship Was Entering Harbour IGNORED WARNING SIGNALS: ONE MAN DIES IN HOSPITAL THE Department of Information announced last week that the Norwegian vessel, Hoegh Transporter, was unfortunately sunk by a mine at about 10.30 p.m. last Tuesday, while entering Singapore810 words
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Article, Illustration164 1939-10-12 8 Douglas Lambert, of H.M.S. Regent, son of the late Mr. Douglas Lambert and Mrs. J. Cruickshank, of Little Meadow, Northam, Devon, was married at St. Andrew’s* Cathedral last week, to Miss Ivy Serita Julia Gordon, daughter of Major A. J. M. Gordon, late of the164 words
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Article136 1939-10-12 8 WHETHER Armistice Day will be celebrated in Malaya next month is still under consideration by the Colonial Secretariat, the Straits Times understands. It was recently stated in London that it was probable there would be no service at the Cenotaph in Whitehall because the gathering of large136 words
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128 1939-10-12 8 AN order for substituted service was made against Tengku Hussein bin Haji All, a descendant of the late Sultan Hussein of Singapore, by the Chief Justice S.S., Sir Percy McElwaine. in the Bankruptcy Court last week. Appearing for the creditors, Mr. A. L. Barrett said128 words
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287 1939-10-12 8 MALAYS THE “GROW MORE RICE” SCHEME Kampong Unemployed To Be Trained As Farmers? (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, Oct. 4. COMMENT among Malay peasants on the government’s new grow more rice policy is now becoming available. Some of the old Malay farmers are not in favour of removing t287 words
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Article175 1939-10-12 8 Verheul-de Jong AAR. J. Th. M. Verheul, of the staff m of L. E. Tels and Co.’s Trading Society, Singapore, son of Mr and Mrs. C. J. P. Verheul, of Rotterdam Holland, was married to Miss B. S. C. de Jong, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. P do175 words
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47 1939-10-12 8 IWIR. A. R. Dennler, formerly a welllf 1 known planter and Rugby football player in Selangor, who returned to England some years ago and lived at Exmouth, Devon, has Joined the Devonshire Regiment as a private soldier, together with several other ex-Malayans.47 words
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Article43 1939-10-12 8 (From Our Own Correspondent) Seremban, Oct. 8 THE elephant which caused damage 1 to a Sakai hut in Ulu Beranang recently is believed to belong to the same herd which had caused considerable damage to crops in Jeleb’i. some time ago.43 words
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453 1939-10-12 9 11,i*v Served With Meal While (Considering Their Verdict POLICEMAN'S SHARE IN THE ARREST OF CANTONESE COMMENDED nj/STKNCE of death was passed by Mr. Justice Manning b at the Singapore Assizes last week on Tang Man Yik vounu Cantonese building coolie, who was found453 words
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97 1939-10-12 9 CASES of attempted suicide Mr* attended to by the accident •auianee service of the Singapore Fire i-iirnient during September, the states: mo:" mll r of calls attended during the Lin';: :ts 337, 37 being outside Municipal acS^. :M> are classified as follows:—Motor lap97 words
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Article292 1939-10-12 9 Fishing Licences Controversy A DOME I (Japanese) message from Tokio refers to the recent Singapore dispute regarding the fishing licences issued to Japanese fishermen. It states: Reportedly in accordance with an agreement reached between the British and Japanese authorities in London. Singapore authorities have informed local Japanese292 words
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Article83 1939-10-12 9 From Our Own Correspondent. > Ipoh, Oct. 3. MR. Justice Murray-Aynsley yesterday dismissed the appeal in which Jee Kim Keat represented by Mr. Roland Broddell. asked the Court to set aside the sentence of six months imposed on him for criminal breach of trust of 10383 words
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53 1939-10-12 9 Laid up in the neutral port of Curacao, Dutch West Indies, these eight German ships are having their names removed and smoke stacks and sides painted grey. Their crews are roaming Curacao’s streets, obviously without means of support. The ships, left to right, are: Nordmeer, Patricia, Vancouver, Este, Seattle, Hannover,53 words
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Article511 1939-10-12 9 Asks About W ar Measures I akeu Singapore, Oct. 4. SOON after he landed In Singapore yesterday alter five months’ absence in England, the Rajah oi Sarawak. Sir Charles Vyner Brooke, received first-hand information o: the defence measures or his country Iron his Secretary for Defence,511 words
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284 1939-10-12 9 Position Of Men Who Want To Enlist In Services THE position of Europeans in Malaya who may lose their A jobs as a result of the war is discussed in a communique issued by the Department of Information. A few weeks ago it was announced284 words
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Article192 1939-10-12 9 THE following passengers from Australia for Malaya are in Niftiw Holland which is due on Oct. 14:— Mr. H. Bonnet, Mrs. H. Bennett. Mister H.W. Bennett. Mrs. F.J. Dtlion, Mr. U Dominguez. Mr. R.B. Emery, Mrs. R. n. Emery. Mr. H. Faulknor, Mrs. H. Faulknor. V. Faulknor,192 words
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Article225 1939-10-12 10 Loyals’ Custom At Wedding GARRISON EVENT /CARRYING the traditional bouquet of red roses of brides of Loyal Regiment men, Miss Leila Rosemary Tilley, daughter of Mr. and Mrs Percy Tilley, of Shanghai, was married at the Tanglin Garrison Church last week to Lieut. Ralph Bacon Prince,225 words
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Article160 1939-10-12 10 Mr. J. Coldham And Raub Cold Company (Prom Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur. Oct. 5. A SETTLEMENT was announced yes- terday in the rase in which J. C Coldham. former manager ol the Raub Australian Gold Mining Company, Ltd., sued the company for alleged wrongful dismissal,160 words
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91 1939-10-12 10 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Malacca, Oct. 4. /"VVER $l,OOO was collected by the management of the Capitol Dance Hall at a gala night in aid of the Malaya Patriotic Fund. The entire proceeds of the gate receipts and dance coupons went to the fund. Dance91 words
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Article66 1939-10-12 10 (From Our Own Correspondent) Penang, Oct. 4. THE hawkers in Penang who went on strike on Monday as a protest against their registration, are calling oil the strike this morning. Singapore Municipal Commissioners have agreed to a recommendation of the housing committee to offer the sum66 words
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705 1939-10-12 10 “My Husband Could Not Go To Front, tf Says Wife AN the outbreak of war, my husband was very worried G as he could not go to the front; he thought he was not doing his bit by staying here,” declared Mrs. Irene Joan705 words
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Article183 1939-10-12 10 Visit To Jubilee Hutments CALL FROM RAJAIi OF SARAWAK From Our Own Correspondents Penang. Oct. 3. THE Governor. Sir Shenton Thomas. visited the Jubilee hutments erected by the Penang Jubilee Fund off Batu Uban. His Excellency was accompanied by Mr. F. H. Grumitt, Capt. R. A. Gwyn183 words
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Article114 1939-10-12 10 No Truth In Rumours Of Ending Agreement AN announcement by the Department of Information stated that the rumours which have gained currency in Malaya that the termination of the International Tin Restriction Agreement is contemplated are entirely without foundation. The suggestion that either the British114 words
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Article750 1939-10-12 10 List Of Restricted Articles AN order banning the export of cer, articles is published in a Coven n Gazette Extraordinary issued last week nicnt The order states that no person shall any of the restricted article mentioned ri except with a special permit, which m£‘°* cancelled at750 words
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1205 1939-10-12 11 Governor Says Truth Will Be Told If Peril Threatens important speech at unveiling of FRANCIS LIGHT MEMORIAL STRONG condemnation of rumour-mongers, whom A he described as profiteers in men’s souls, was uttered bv the Governor, Sir Shenton Thomas, in the course of ;11,205 words
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122 1939-10-12 11 (From Our Own Correspondent) Penang. Oct. 4. VHE Governor Sir Shenton Thomas 1 visited yesterday the troops now stationed in Penang. Accompanied by Lieut.-Col. V. O. St °kes. Commander of the Penang fortress the Governor proceeded by car visiting the various sub-units of the Penang garrison122 words
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Article255 1939-10-12 11 Sultan Of Perak Follows Bier (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Kangsar, Oct. 2. the great solemnity and ritual associated with such events, the Raja Perempuan of Perak, wife of the Sultan, who died yesterday morning, was laid to rest this evening in the Royal Mausoleum in the255 words
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Article, Illustration327 1939-10-12 11 Solution Perfected For New Packing Solves A Problem HAT was once only a slump-time experiment, has been developed on Singapore’s waterfront into the world’s fastand most economical method of shipping rubber. This process, which is called “bare-back,” or “naked,” rubber packing, has enabled327 words
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182 1939-10-12 11 <From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Oct. 2. A 545-page book which has just been issued by the Education Department will prove to be of the greatest benefit to young men and women just leaving school. Called “Guide to Careers in Malaya,’ the publication deals182 words
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508 1939-10-12 12 Special School To Be Opened By Fisheries Department POWER BOATS AND NEW GEAR WILL BE DEMONSTRATED TO PUPILS Singapore, Oct. 5. ESTABLISHED with the object of training Malay fishermen in the use of modern craft, equipment and methods and equipping them to take508 words
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Article88 1939-10-12 12 (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Oct. 5. DY contributing $lO of their riding fees last Saturday and Wednesday, several Malayan jockeys have swelled the Malaya Patriotic Fund by S‘>oo. Those who subscribed are Messrs. E. A. Ardagh, R. L. Carter, C. O. Davies. E.88 words
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80 1939-10-12 12 T'HE Government’s Rent Control Ordinance was discussed at a meeting of the Singapore Ratepayers’ Association. The committee agreed with the principles of the Bill. Mr. Tay Lian Teek. the president, informed the meeting that he had been appointed to the Select Committee to consider and80 words
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Article330 1939-10-12 12 Scholarships W ork In The Empire J I *HE Colonial Service handbook. known as Colonial Service Recruitment No. 4, issued by the Colonial Office in response to inquiries from parents, teachers and prospective candidates, has been revised, states the Crown Colonist. It contains full information in regard330 words
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322 1939-10-12 12 Need For Improved Breeding For Malaya’s Food Supplies (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur Oct. 3. T'HE importation of twice the local 1 supply of pigs for consumption in Malaya at a cost in normal times of nearly $2,000,000 is commented upon in the September322 words
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1662 1939-10-12 13 What Has Been Achieved On Kuala Ketil Estate By Our Planting Correspondent I.jj j may be described as a senW H tii>nai interim report was one last week by Harrisons, Bari'V Ltd., as Agents of Prang Knbber Estate, Ltd., when a nul»]i<bed yield1,662 words
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Article68 1939-10-12 13 *From Our Own Correspondent) Johore Bahru, Oct. 5. THE following have passed the law examination held for police officers and others at Johore Bahru: Final: Inche Hussein bin Haji Mohamed Solong, Inspector Ahmed bin Haji Hussein, Ungku Mohamed Salleh bin Ismail. Preliminary: Syed Hashim bin Abdullah,68 words
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Article304 1939-10-12 13 Trade During The First War Month jVfALAYA’S export trade has not been seriously affected, if at all, during- the first month of hostilities. Kubber and tin shipments last ,n onth were normal, it was revealed last week. Statistics issued by the RegistrarGeneral of Statistics show that 45,094304 words
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Article165 1939-10-12 13 Problem Of A Successor For Undang Recalled <From Our Own Correspondent) Seremban, Oct 5. THE death has occurred at Chembong ol Abdullah bin Haji Dahan t C.B.E., the former Undang of Rembau. He was at one time a Federal and State Councillor. The death of the165 words
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271 1939-10-12 14 Reuter and British Wireless. TIME ON THE SIDE OF CHEAT BRITAIN AND FRANCE Ivondon, Oct. AT the beginning of the second month ot the war, forecasts of future possibilities unitedly emphasize that time is on the Allies’ side and a waiting game isReuter and British Wireless. - 271 words
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Article73 1939-10-12 14 Reuter. London. Oct. 2. AN aerial battle fought over German territory between French and German planes is described in a Paris message received to-day. Three French and five German planes are said to have been shot down. The message states that two French reconnaissance planes accompanied byReuter. - 73 words
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Article82 1939-10-12 14 Reuter. London, Oct. 4. IT is claimed in Berlin that light German warships went to sea last night to damage British economy.’* A German destroyer was observed this morning in international waters otT the west coast of Sweden. Meanwhile Germany's campaign against neutral shippingReuter. - 82 words
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57 1939-10-12 14 —Reuter. London, Oct. 5. MEW ZEALAND has prohibited strikes lock-outs and is setting up new machinery for the settling of industrial disputes. The Minister of Labour. Mr. P. C. Webb, said to-day that the Government was determined that nothing should restrict the fullest possible supply—Reuter. - 57 words
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Article98 1939-10-12 14 .—Reuter. Paris, Oct. 5. lyi IMLADIER. the French Prime Minister, and M. Ossusky. Czee ho-Slovak Minister. have signed an agreement reconstituting the Czecho-Slovak army in France. The German official news agency reports that the Black Guard Regiment, which acts as Hitler’s bodyguard, has been garrisoned.—Reuter. - 98 words
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Article89 1939-10-12 14 Router New Regulations In Force In Australia London, Oct. 5. ’THE export of capital from Australia ij now forbidden by regulations similar to those already in force ;n Great Britain and Canada. Foreign securities cannot be disposed ot without the consent of the Treasurer and– Router - 89 words
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48 1939-10-12 14 —Reuter. London, Oct. 5. has been an expansion of the special wartime service by the allIndia radio. Broadcasting revenue in India has increased by nearly two-thirds for the present quarter of the year and the number of licences issued is now approaching 100,000.—Reuter.—Reuter. - 48 words
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Article123 1939-10-12 14 —Reuter. Magnificent Army, Navy And Air Force Paris, Oct. 5. TPHE Franco-British solidarity in the face of the German “peace offensive** is stressed again in newspapers this morning in comments regarding M. Daladier’s statement. L’Epoque says: “M. Daladier showed the tremendous contribution Britain is making to—Reuter. - 123 words
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Article42 1939-10-12 14 —Reuter. London, Oct. 5. IN Poland scattered Polish forces are still fighting against the Germans. The German High Command this morning says that the mopping up of these forces in the region east of the Vistula is being continued.—Reuter.—Reuter. - 42 words
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149 1939-10-12 14 -Reuter. London, Oct. 4. ACCORDING to French observations, German forces are now grouped in a series of columns extending Car inside Germany to enable a general offensive on the whole French front or through neutral countries on either side, as Hitler may-Reuter. - 149 words
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182 1939-10-12 14 Reuter. London. Oct. 5. JN interesting sidelight on S* Field-Marshal Goering's slogan “guns before butter' is contained in a Ministry of Information bulletin, which reports that u'hile the Field-Marshal explained in a public speech that butter mane one fat and people—Reuter. - 182 words
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143 1939-10-12 14 —Fleuter. Britain Is Not Using Disguised Warships In Campaign London, Oct. 5. DEPORTS that Britain is using Q-ships (warships dislvguised as merchantmen) in the fight against German submarines is described to-dav as totallv untrue. A semi-official report from German sources states that British merchant ships had—Fleuter. - 143 words
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Article62 1939-10-12 14 .—Reuter Half Of Ocean-Going Fleet Wiped Out London. Oct. 5. IT IS stated in London to-day that there is reason to believe that Germany has lost something like half the number of ocean-going U-boats which she possessed at the beginning of the war. Though a few.—Reuter - 62 words
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120 1939-10-12 14 %uu tum .—Reuter. London. Oct. 4. T*HE British Government has recog- nized Gen. Racziewicz as the new President of Poland.—Reuter. The Prime Minister and CommanderChief of the Foilsh Army in France, oenSikorski. has announced the aims of the ne Polish Government. He stated in Paris%uu tum .—Reuter. - 120 words
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Article19 1939-10-12 14 —Reute; Auckland. Oct The New Zealand Governinen* forming a Maori rifle battalion home or overseas service.—Reutei—Reute; - 19 words
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555 1939-10-12 15 “MOST IMPORTANT BILL EVER BEFORE CONGRESS” Washington, Oct. 3. r\' the United States Senate the debate on the 1 Ulministration’s new Neutrality Bill began last night. It is expected that the debate will last three weeks before the final vote is taken. There lias rarely555 words
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Article112 1939-10-12 15 NEW PHASE IN WAR SITUATION —Reuter. Brussels, Oet. 3. A CCORDING to the Berlin corresx pondent of the Belgian news agency, it is expected Hitler’s speech before the Reichstag will inaugurate a new phase in the military situation. It is thought unlikely that a peace offer will be made as—Reuter. - 112 words
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49 1939-10-12 15 —Reuter. Madrid ,Oct. 3. yHE incursion of Russia into Europe is a matter of the deepest gravity and an agreement must quickly be found as to how to avoid greater damage, declared General Franco in an interview with two leading newspapers to-day.—Reuter.—Reuter. - 49 words
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214 1939-10-12 15 —Reuter. Washington, Oct. 3. GERMANY has sent a note to the I nited States warning her against “improper behaviour*’ by American ships in waters round Britain and France. The note says: “Neutral merchant vessels repeatedly have attempted, in waters around Britain and France, to the—Reuter. - 214 words
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Article123 1939-10-12 15 British Steamer Torpedoed Rio de Janeiro, Oct. 2. 'T'WENTY-SEVEN survivors from the British steamer Clement (5,051 tons), which was sunk in the south Atlantic on Saturday evening by an unknown armed German raider, landed at the Brazilian port of Bahia today. Sixteen of them had been123 words
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124 1939-10-12 15 —Reuter. London. Oct. 3. Naval critics recall that before the war British vessels on the American and West Indies Stations were the cruisers Berwick. Exeter and York, armed with eight-inch guns and the cruisers Ajax and Orion, armed with six-fnch guns. These should be—Reuter. - 124 words
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392 1939-10-12 15 Reuter. PREMIER REPORTS FRESH SUCCESSES IN LAND, SEA AND AIR FIGHTING London, Oct. 3. LARGE British army had been transferred to France and was taking its place alongside the French and we had reason to be proud of the efficient manner in– Reuter. - 392 words
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Article195 1939-10-12 15 —Reuter. Stockholm, Oct. 2. THE Swedish steamer Gun (1,198 1 tons), en route to Antwerp, was sunk in Skagerrak on Saturday by a German submarine. Her crew ot 18 were rescued by a Danish vessel. The submarine dived with the Gun’s captain and two ot the crew/ .... —Reuter. - 195 words
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1048 1939-10-12 16 —Reuter. If Proposals Made By Neutral States M.P.s’ ATTITUDE TO MR. LLOYD GEORGES MEWS London, Oct. 4. jy|R. LLOYD GEORGE’S intervention in the House of Commons debate last night on the British attitude to Hitler’s reported peace proposals aroused great interest. Mr. Lloyd—- – – .—Reuter. - 1,048 words
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123 1939-10-12 16 .—Reuter. 'TWO French pilots, described as worthy successors of the great airmen of the last war. were presented with the military medal b> the French Air Minister. M. Guy Fa Chambre. when he visited the front line recently. One of the pilots was surprised.—Reuter. - 123 words
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146 1939-10-12 16 i. yjA a, v\ ai 111 —Reuter and British Wireless. London, Oct. 2. AN official statement broadcast by the Yugoslav Government declares that all Yugoslav seamen confirm the extraordinarily considerate conduct ot commanders ot British warships. The statement affirms the intention of the Government toi. ; ~ ~yjA a, v\ ai 111 —Reuter and British Wireless. - 146 words
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27 1939-10-12 16 E r StOCkhOllTl, Oct. 3. ight Swedish steamers were captured yesterday by German snips and aircraft, according to a naval communique27 words
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Article306 1939-10-12 16 —Reuter. “Forcing Neutrals T„ Blockade Britain” London. Get A VIVID account of the sinking of the Danish steamer Vencfa was given by a member of the crew of the ship which took on bourc the survivors. The steamer was torpedoed witl out warning by a—Reuter. - 306 words
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Article114 1939-10-12 16 —Reuter. London. Oct. 5. *T*HE shipment of food by neutrals to the Allies will be treated as an unfriendly act by Germany. This is the latest step in Germany’s campaign against neutral shipping In Sweden protective measures are being taken. A Swedish fleet consisting ot one—Reuter. - 114 words
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52 1939-10-12 16 —Reuter. Stockholm. Oct. 5 THE closing of Goteborg Harbour t< all except those having legitim business is designed to cope wit 1 German espionage seeking to discov -v movements of shipping. The Swedish Government is u°vconsidering new legislation for dealinwith the spy menace in—Reuter. - 52 words
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463 1939-10-12 17 peace.— Reuter. Claims To Humane War Methods Refuted By U.S. Envoy London, Oct. 6. UJTLKK'S speech in its full text was only available in LonH dim in the course of the afternoon and it has therefore not vet been possible to give it morepeace.—Reuter. - 463 words
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49 1939-10-12 17 -Reuter. London, Oct. 4. THE United States Army has A ordered 329 new 12-ton tanks at a cost of nearly $6,000,000, according to the New York Times. The report says that the United States Army is speeding up the mechanization of its ground forces.—Reuter.-Reuter. - 49 words
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110 1939-10-12 17 —Reuter. Stockholm. Oct. 3. SWEDISH newspapers publish a statement from the captain of the Sw’edish steamer Gun. which was sunk by a German U-boat on Saturday, revealing that the commander of a British submarine which arrived on the scene reframed from using depth charges—Reuter. - 110 words
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52 1939-10-12 17 Hungary Rumania In New Trade Pact Stouter. n London, Oct. 4. J} 1 a new trade agreement, Hungary ls to obtain larger supplies of oil ,rf >m Rumania. Rumania has agreed to export to unwary twice as much petrol in h n JUS grades as armament steel J] 1 importsStouter. - 52 words
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62 1939-10-12 17 —Reuter. Hong Kong, Oct. 5. I HL. British naval office here has issued a statement, declaring they had no confirmation of rumours regarding the presence of several German submarines off the coast of Japan. Rumours have been circulated in London recently to—Reuter. - 62 words
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250 1939-10-12 17 r. —Reuter. London, Oct. 4. TN the House of Commons this afternoon, the Dominions 1 Secretary, Mr. Anthony Eden, announced that the Governments of Canada, Australia, New Zealand and South Africa were each arranging to send a cabinet minister to Britain to confer with the Britishr.—Reuter. - 250 words
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45 1939-10-12 17 London, Oct. 4. •TTOE King has taken the earliest opportunity to send a donation of £25 to the Tobacco Fund organized by the Overseas League for British soldiers at the front. Every pound subscribed will provide 1,000 cigarettes for soldiers.45 words
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Article964 1939-10-12 17 —Reuter. London, Oct. 4. THE Foreign Secretary, Lord Halifax, to-day reaffirmed in 1 the House of Lords Mr. Chamberlain’s statement yesterday that Britain and France could not listen to any peace proposals which would conflict with Britain s declared aims w hen she entered the—Reuter. - 964 words
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507 1939-10-12 18 Reuter. White House Statement Admiral Raeder‘s Warning tendon, Oct. 6. \TAZI Germany's latest effort to influence American public opinion against the Allies was revealed by the White House spokesman in Washington last night. Germany is alleging that the Allies are planning to sink anReuter. - 507 words
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53 1939-10-12 18 —Reuter. M IltJ A ftlTI Washington, Oct. 5. I ORD LOTHIAN, the British Ambassador to the United States, has asked Mr. Cordell Hull, the U.S. Secretary of State for clarification of the declaration concerning the 300-mlle neutrality zone around the Americas created by the Pan-American—Reuter. - 53 words
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59 1939-10-12 18 British Swedish Ships Held By Soviet —Reuter. Moscow, Oct. 6. DMTISH and Swedish freighters are reported to be detained at the Soviet ports of Murmansk and Archangel. It is understood the detention of the ships is in connection with an order of the Commissariat of Foreign Trade forbidding the export—Reuter. - 59 words
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119 1939-10-12 18 Reuter. —Reuter. Chungking. Oct. 6. REPORTS that large Soviet forces have been infiltrating into Sinkiang Province are denied by official Chinese sources, who suggest that the reports were circulated by Japanese “in the hope that a Soviet threat to Afghanistan and India might resultReuter.; —Reuter. - 119 words
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358 1939-10-12 18 —Reuter and British Wireless. London, Oct. 5. THE thrilling story of a British submarine’s escape from destruction while on submerged patrol in enemy waters is told by a naval “eye-witness,” who recently visited the fleet. The submarine became aware by the detonation of—Reuter and British Wireless. - 358 words
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195 1939-10-12 18 SOVIET NAVAL AIR BASES TO BE BUILT IN LATVIA —Reuter. Moscow, Oct. (i pi'SSIA and Latvia have signed a pact of mutual assist. ance. It consists of five articles, as follows:— Firstly, mutual military assistance in case of attack threatened attack by any European power. This covers the Baltic sea—Reuter. - 195 words
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318 1939-10-12 18 -Reuter. Advance Works Of Siegfried Lin< May Fall If Drive Is Not Checked THE centre of interest on the Western Front* has Shifted t 1 the so-called Moselle-Saar corridor, immediately e;nt < X 1 i V V Luxemburg. By a surprise attack near the Luxemburg-Reuter. - 318 words
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Article61 1939-10-12 18 —Rente London, Oct. 5. A NEW French decree makes bi rent concessions to civilians fin and ally hit by the war. Landlord and tenant are urged t make friendly arrangements, failin which relief may be granted by reduc tion of rents or cancellation ol leas&—Rente - 61 words
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43 1939-10-12 18 French Tanker Rams Sinks U-Boat —Reuter. Paris, Oct. 6. TIE French Admiralty believes that French tanker rammed and sank a G man submarine while the submarine diving to attack her. When the tanker arriw in port, the hull was found to be oa—Reuter. - 43 words
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42 1939-10-12 18 New York. Oct 5_ TIE French Embassy spokesman sain that a French war supplies commit arrived, but it "is merely exploring the bilitles of the American market" and ha' yet been given orders to make purch42 words
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Article1384 1939-10-12 19 Reuter. !aiits World Conference; news Colonies Demand 101 ANY AND SOVIET TO DECIDE FUTURE OF EASTERN EUROPE Relations With Neighbours KK’S peace proposals were put before the Reichstag esterday, at a meeting which lasted one and a rhc" speech was principally an exposition of GermanReuter. - 1,384 words
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Article63 1939-10-12 19 —Reuter. London, Oct. 8. IJITLER’S speech was received by the British newspapers in full and uncensored form. The British Censor did not want to look at it when it was shown to him. When Mr. Chamberlain spoke on Tuesday in the House of Commons, on British—Reuter. - 63 words
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Article254 1939-10-12 19 Si ck e n ing Hypocrisy” BRITISH PRESS COMMENT London, Oct. 7. “|N the light of Hitler’s record, it is impossible to regard as other l ban sickening hypocrisy his suddenly professed zeal for disarmament, elimination of submarines and bombing planes, and for making impossible the waging of war on254 words
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Article241 1939-10-12 19 British Wireless. Determination To End Rule Of Violence London, Oct. 6. ’T'HE story of the entry into the war of 18 separate units of the British Empire and the progress of their war effort was graphically presented in a radio chronicle broadcast to the Empire andBritish Wireless. - 241 words
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Article58 1939-10-12 20 —Reuter. London, Oct. 2. THE Royal Air Force has carried out successful reconnaissance flights over Berlin itself. The Air Ministry states in a brief announcement that successful air reconnaissance flights by day and by night have again been carried out over Germany by the Royal Air—Reuter. - 58 words
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Article190 1939-10-12 20 —Reuter. Maginot Line Defences Described London, Oct. 4. I IFE in the Maginot Line is described by several French newspaper correspondents who have inspected one of the forts. Thousands of French troops eat, sleep and live underground and th*r? Is a tramway and a cinema. The—Reuter. - 190 words
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Article125 1939-10-12 20 K —Reuter. London, Oct. 6. AN appeal to British communities overseas to form committees to raise funds by local subscriptions to aid the work of St. Dunstan’s to re-build the lives of men blinded in the present war, has been Issued by Capt. Sir Ian• * K —Reuter. - 125 words
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105 1939-10-12 20 .—Reuter. r London, Oct. 4. E King ordered that an alien may hold a commission or may be entered or enlisted in any of the British forces as if he were a British subject, and that there be no limit to the number of.—Reuter. - 105 words
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Article58 1939-10-12 20 —Reuter. London, Oct. 2. A FRENCH gas expert, writing in a n French newspaper to-day. states that French scientists are in a position to counteract the use of any toxic or tear-producing gases. ‘‘We are prepared to answer any eventuality at present conceivable he—Reuter. - 58 words
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303 1939-10-12 20 —Reuter. R.A.F. Officer Sees ‘Strange Things’ Behind Enemy Defences London, Oct. 8. PROM a slim young flight-lieutenant who participated in an amazing survey of the Siegfried Line, in the course of which the planes seldom flew above 100 feet and were only once—Reuter. - 303 words
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Article154 1939-10-12 20 -Reuter. Shanghai, Oct. 6. THE British Ambassador to China, Sir Archibald Clark Kerr, who is to make a routine visit to Chungking, capital of China, has already left for Hong Kong. For obvious reasons, a certain amount of secrecy surrounds his movements. Although no armed raiders-Reuter. - 154 words
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70 1939-10-12 20 —Reuter. Hong Kong, Oct. 7. THE withdrawal of five British gun- boats from the Yangtse River for military reasons must not be taken to mean that the British China Fleet has any Intentions of leaving China, declares a statement Issued by the British naval—Reuter. - 70 words
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Article111 1939-10-12 20 .voo unit man —British Wireless. Army In France J London, Oct. 6. IT can now be revealed that al- though troops of the British Expeditionary Force are still being transported to France, the bulk of the intended expeditionary force, which is more than was originally contemplated, has already... .voo unit man —British Wireless. - 111 words
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Article132 1939-10-12 20 —Reuter. Present Forces Not Up To Old Standard London, Oct. 6. C*RENCH officers who fought in the Great War believe that the present German Army is inferior to that of 1914, according to the correspondent of the New York Herald Tribune who is with—Reuter. - 132 words
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Article50 1939-10-12 20 .—Reuter. Santiago, Oct. 6. T HE Peris cope of a German submarine was seen in Valparaiso harbour by a Chilean naval officer ac-ln-Chief40 rh. t i ateme K, t by the Admiral- hIean shl P s have been ordered to hunt all vessels violating Chilean neutrality.—Reuter..—Reuter. - 50 words
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Article66 1939-10-12 20 —Reuter. 'I'HTt! L° nd0n Oct. 5. yHIS mornings French war comh.„,mUn.qUe,.merely stat there has been intermittent artillery action at various points on the Western Front A report received in Paris from rZlZ me < Sta teS that a,ter a short p™ bat ab n—Reuter. - 66 words
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44 1939-10-12 20 —Reuter. Paris, Oet IT IS revealed that the K r e submarine which venteJ brought a German merchantm** back to a French port after ture had escorted the freight*. over 1,000 sea miles. This r remarkable achievement a submarine.—Reuter. 4—Reuter. - 44 words
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Article125 1939-10-12 20 Reuter. ‘As Many As Allies In A Year,* Says Minisler M London ot r R. Hore-Belisha, the Secretar. State for War, was interviewed u day by the London correspondent r,t a French newspaper. 0 "In a year w e shall have as man. men at theReuter. - 125 words
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Article97 1939-10-12 20 —Reuter. London, Oct. 4. JHE latest British leaflets in the German language to be dropped over Berlin and Potsdam by Royal Air Force planes give details'of Nazi leaders’ fortunes abroad, hoarded against the day when they might have to flee from Germany. The leaflets reveal—Reuter. - 97 words
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Article139 1939-10-12 20 over 89,999 Maoris in New Zealand.— British Wireless. London, Oct. 5 T*HE announcement that the New Zealand Government has authorized the formation of a Maori battalion for home or oversea service, will recall to many the fine record of this remarkable race inover 89,999 Maoris in New Zealand.—British Wireless. - 139 words
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Article46 1939-10-12 20 —Reuter. London, Oct 6. TPHE British steamer Glenfarr. 3<6 tons, was sunk by a U-boat, according to the Ministry of Information The crew was picked up and landed safely with the exception of one man. who died from his wounds. Router—Reuter. - 46 words
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Article39 1939-10-12 20 —Reuter. London, Oct 6 THE Lord Mayor’s Red Cross and >■ John Ambulance Fund for wounded in the war to-day passed £250,000 mark. An anonymous donor has gi' 1 £30,000 diamond necklace to the Lind—Reuter. - 39 words
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Article122 1939-10-12 21 —Aneta-Havas. Fuehrer To Have New Bodyguard London, Oct. 9. ACCORDING to the Daily Express A Copenhagen correspondent quotin„ r( .]]u! le sources from Germany, H] p V m chief of the Nazi secret po- t turthed a plot to murder Hitler a5l v when the Fuehrer—Aneta-Havas. - 122 words
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64 1939-10-12 21 CANADIAN FORCE FOR E UROPE IN APRIL Montreal, Oct. 8. THE r.rst Canadian Expeditionary Farce will sail lor Europe some tin'.; bt lore the end of next April, reports Reuter trom Montreal. Since the war began. 60.000 recruits have been added to Canada’s permanent militia of 7.000 men. These recruiting64 words
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Article89 1939-10-12 21 —Reuter. London. Oct. 9. EXTRACTS from the British Blue Book on thi- causes of the present war were read from th« German Freedom Station las: evening:. The announcer said. The hour will come ■hen the Nazi leaders will be tried by the German people for the lie—Reuter. - 89 words
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623 1939-10-12 21 London, Oct. 7. GRAPHIC account of an air bat- tie over Germany, in which the benrans lost four planes, was given h y :t Welsh air-gunner lying in his J(? 1 i'! the medical receiving station, ;n :lp interview with “Eye-Witness.”623 words
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122 1939-10-12 21 -Reuter. forelh French Senate KoreilcnRelations Commission, M. Daladier, the Prime Minister, said that the French and British nations weie fighting a war to Dut an end to the reign of aggression, and to put an end to the necessity of mobilising every six-Reuter. - 122 words
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Article69 1939-10-12 21 —Reuter. London, Oct. 2. “PXEMPT from internment until further notice,” “refugee from Nazi oppression.” These notices are stamped across the passports of some of Britain’s enemy aliens after they were examined by tribunals to-day. Altogether 108 tribunals have been established to deal with *>0,000 enemy aliens—Reuter. - 69 words
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Article47 1939-10-12 21 —Reuter. London, Oct. 9. DOYAL Air Force reconnaissance air- craft patrolling the North Sea yesterday shot down a German air force flyingboat and directed a ship in the vicinity to rescue the cr$w of the flyingboat who were clinging to the wreckage.—Reuter.—Reuter. - 47 words
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223 1939-10-12 21 .—Reuter. »m London, Oct. 2. j\° more men are likely to be called up for national service befoi 2 the New Year after i 'cse call-yj up by Koval prociamation yesteroay have been registered. It is intended to call up.—Reuter. - 223 words
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66 1939-10-12 21 Reuter. London, Oct. 5. A FRENCH correspondent, who had visited an R.AF. aerodrome in France, gives high praise to the material and splendid man-power oi the Royal Air Force. In less than four weeks, Britain has brought her air power to France and organisedReuter. - 66 words
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Article35 1939-10-12 21 —Reuter. I ISTENERS to Hitler's speech were struck by a “new tone” in his delivery. His voice for the most part appeared solt and tired, and at times he stopped to cough.—Reuter.—Reuter. - 35 words
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81 1939-10-12 21 —Reuter. Copenhagen, Oct. 8. tTHE Danish Red Cross Society has drafted a scheme to set up a central post office in Copenhagen for the distribution of letters to prisoners of war. The Danish Ministry of Home Affairs has undertaken to make good any deficit that—Reuter. - 81 words
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Article78 1939-10-12 21 —Reuter. ‘For Training Purposes’ Is Explanation San Diego, Oct. 6. United States war- ships, carrying a complement or’ lOo aeroplanes, which accompanied the bulk of the fleet’s scouting force, sailed lor Hawaii late to-night. Their arrival in Pearl Harbour will result in the concentration of the—Reuter. - 78 words
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Article148 1939-10-12 21 Copenhagen, Oct. 9. A WARNING to neutral ships against joining Allied convoys, given by the Frankfurter Zeitung, is quoted by the Danish newspaper Politiken. The German newspaper says that regulations regarding thg stopping and examining of ships and the ban on sinking without warning cannot be148 words
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Article36 1939-10-12 21 Stockholm, Oct. 8. THE Government is asking for a cre- clit of 36,000.000 Swedish crowns for the purchase of 102 aeroplanes an* 15,000.000 crowns f or the construction oi ten mine-sweepers.36 words
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Article117 1939-10-12 21 Reuter. London, Oct. 8. A HUGE mobile army of dock workers ready 10 be transferred from port to port wherever they are needed, is foreshadowed by an agreement between the British Government, the employers and dockers. The Government Is assisting the scheme by providing freeReuter. - 117 words
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62 1939-10-12 21 Melbourne, Oct. 5. THE War Cabinet has fixed the daily rates of pay for privates of the initial Australian volunteer force of 20,000 men at ss. a day for a single man and 7s Od for married men. with an additional 9d. for each62 words
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40 1939-10-12 21 —Rfuter. THE Admiralty announces that two British minesweepers were attacked by enemy flyingboats in the North Sea this afternoon. No casualties incurred on either side. The minesweepers are still at sea carrying out their duties—Reuter.—Rfuter. - 40 words
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877 1939-10-12 22 Favourites Oblige In Majority Of Events (F rom Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Oct. 4. HEAVY rain fell during the second race at Kuala Lumpur this afternoon in the second day of the Selangor Turf Club’s autumn meeting and Nightshade, following up an upset877 words
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Article184 1939-10-12 22 Following are the results in brief of Saturday’s races at Kuala Lumpur In the final day of the Selangor Turf Club races: Race I. SPRING GIKI. S12 and $6 Fernlet $8 Danse Du Ventre $11 Race 2. KIT $26 and $8 Emily Dignus $7 ()ue<184 words
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86 1939-10-12 22 New York. Oct. 3. Ceferino Garcia, of the Philippine Islands, won the world middleweight title according to the New York and California State Commissions, beating the holder, Fred Apostoli, on a technical knockout in the seventh round of a 15-round fight. It was a give86 words
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Article288 1939-10-12 22 —Reuter. Home soccer friendlies on Saturday resulted Aldershot 1. Millwall 2. Barnsley ‘2. Grimsby 2. Blackpool 2, Queen of the South 1. Bournemouth 4, Torquay 1. Bradford City 3. Leeds 1. Bristol City 5. Bristol Rovers 5. Bury 4, Burnley 2. Cardiff 1. Plymouth 1. Chelmsford City—Reuter. - 288 words
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Article107 1939-10-12 22 —Reuter. London. Oct. 7. Home Rugby League friendlies on Saturday resulted Barrow 22, Oldham 14. Bradford (Northern) 26. Featherstone 5. Castleford 15. Hunslet 8. Dewsbury 15. Huddersfield 36. Halifax 24, Bramley 15. Hull 20. Wakefield Trinity 11. Leeds 28, Batley 18. Liverpool Stanley 0. St. Helens 20. Rochdale—Reuter. - 107 words
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Article205 1939-10-12 22 (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Oct. 6. A BOOK which should prove of the utmost benefit to all rugger players and those interested in the game particularly in Malaya, has just been issued. It comprises 90 pages and gives the constitution of the Malayan205 words
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333 1939-10-12 22 ARMY SINGAPORE GIVE IMPRESSIVE DISPLAYS Saturday’s Rugger Friendlies THE Army, last year’s Malaya Cup Rugby finalist 1 had a grand try-out on Saturday when they )ea Johore by eighteen points (three goals and a try) to three (a ‘penalty goal) in a friendly game on the padang This game was333 words
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Article327 1939-10-12 22 S’PORE BEAT R.N. R.A.F. a marked superiority over their opponents in all departments of the game, the Singapore Rugby team beat the R.N and R AF. by 21 points (three goals and two penalties) to nii, in a gruelling friendly game at the Jalan Besar stadium on Saturday. The Singapore327 words
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Article907 1939-10-12 1 TIN AND RUBBER STRONGER industrial ISSUES FIRMER i\ a weeklv report on the share 1 market, issued at the close ot business on Oct. 10, Fraser and Co. write \\Y are continually reminded that •ride and commerce generally must go on in spiie of the war and907 words
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Article110 1939-10-12 1 OSBORNE CHAPPEL MINING GROUP Output Returns For Third Quarter THE following output returns of tin1 mining companies in the Osborne and Chappel group refer to the quarter ended September: Piculs Gopeng Consolidated 3,110 Tekka Limited 1,864 Rambutan Limited 490 The Kinta Tin Mines 1,370 Idris Hydraulic Tin 1,265 Chenderiang Tin110 words
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Article117 1939-10-12 1 c From Our Own Correspondent.) London, Oct. 9. The following are to-day’s “bid’’ quotations for Fixed Trusts: s. d. British Empire “A” 15 9 British Empire “B" 7 6 British Empire Cumulative 12 3xd British Empire C'prehensive 12 0 British General “A” 16 6 British General “B” 13117 words
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96 1939-10-12 1 THE following dredging statistics of companies in the Austral Malay group refer to September:— Hours. Yardage. Piculs ore. K. Kamunting 537 94,000 208 Thabawleik Tin 620 131,000 988 Pungah Tin Dredge 1 closed down. Dre dge 2 600 220,000 965 Austral Amalgamated Asam Kumbang 58596 words
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Article361 1939-10-12 1 .—Reuter. The Stock Exchange to-day was quietly contident awaiting speeches by Mr. Neville Chamberlain and M. Daladier. There was a notable Increase in trading in gilt-edged at rising prices which movement spread to leading industrials in which replacement of securities sold prior to the war was reported.—Reuter..—Reuter. - 361 words
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Article94 1939-10-12 1 THE directors of Pahang Consolidated Ltd. have recommended a dividend of 10 per cent, on the ordinary shares for the year ended July la*st. The directors also propose to pay the half-year’s preference dividend on the 7 per cent. pref( rence shares. The preference dividend for the94 words
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44 1939-10-12 1 Rnnt Oct Oct.-Dec. Jan.-Mar. Apr.-June London Date Spot urn. 31* Oct. 5 3314 33* 3JX 31* 9H <»o 7/ 33 7.' 33* 32 31 4 9 33',“ 33. j 4 32 31% 9 9.16 3514 35% 35% 3314 33 9%44 words
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Article720 1939-10-12 2 Prices Ease On Quota Increase IN a weekly report on the rubber market, issued at noon on Oct. 5, 'Stanton Nelson and Co.. Ltd write The political backgrouna of the week has been formed by the opening I of the German peace olfensive and the beginning of720 words
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550 1939-10-12 2 Search For New Properties Continued W ithout Result ADDRESSING shareholders at the annual meeting of Mamhau Tin, Ltd., in Kuala Lumpur, on Friday, Mr. W. H. Martin, the chairman, said:— Belore putting the resolution for the adoption ol the report and accounts. 1550 words
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Article39 1939-10-12 2 JTiHE price of rubber for purpose of assessment of export duty In the F.M.B. for the period Oct. 6 to Oct. 12. inclusive, has been determined at 32"'h cents a pound, according to a Gazette notification39 words
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Article84 1939-10-12 2 IMPORTS of tin-ore to the Colony from foreign countries in September totalled 2,534 tons, compared with 2.573 tons in August, bringing the total imports for the nine months of the year to 22,528 tons, compared with 22,009 tons in the corresponding period of 1938. Of the84 words
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Article146 1939-10-12 2 464 Tons Sold The Singapore Chamber of Commerce Rubber Association held its 1.454th auction on Oct. 4 when there were Catalogued 1.249.004 lb. 557.59 tons Offered 1,154.000 lb. 515.22 tons Sold 1.038.876 lb. 463.78 tons London Spot 94d. New York Spot 19 Vi cts. PRICES REALIZED Ribbed146 words
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Article120 1939-10-12 2 COREIGN imports of rubber Into the Colony in September totalled 18.302 tons, compared with 12.635 tons in August, bringing total imports for th'* nine months of this year to 134.222 tons, compared with 121.676 tons in the corresponding period of 1938. Of the September imports. 10,774120 words
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Article308 1939-10-12 2 Kempas Earns 178,459 DIVIDEND 75 PER CENT. A NET profit of S17H. I5f. earned by Kempas. Ltd.. yoar ended June last. Thi< pares with $229,789 in the preced iinr year. The amount brought h r ward from 1938 was $196.99(; in* $375,455 available. k As already announced in the strait308 words
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Article51 1939-10-12 2 /\F 45,094 tons of rubber shipped from Malayan ports in September, 26.072 tons were consigned to the United States 8,188 tons to the United Kingdom 4,137 tons to British Possessions: 3 465 tons to the Continent of Europe: 2.701 tons to Japan and 531, t0ns to other51 words
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48 1939-10-12 2 THE following statistics relating to tin-ore production refer c September: Hours. Yardage. PieuU ore. Kinta Kellas Tin 652 167,200 I.JJJ Ulu Klang Tin 280 56,100 g?.' The secretaries of Ulu Klang "in say that the full quota for the third quarter was exported.48 words
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Article52 1939-10-12 2 THE total traffic receipts of Singapore Traction Co. Ltd. foi :tie twelve months ended September "a. $2,482,000, or $345,000 more than collected in the preceding year. Collections in September $212,000. or $30,000 more than collected In September last year and the san** amount as collected in52 words
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Article1151 1939-10-12 3 Issued Vly Fraser And Co., EXCHANGE AND STOCK BROKERS. Singapore. October 11, 10 a.m. MINING Buyers Sellers Issue) a* a. a k/ .Am" 4/8 5/ AUM vmal 5/10* «/l n Au" 37/ 39/ Avt nn 21/0 22/6 v lt r 0.85 0.95 B u Tin 20 31,151 words
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Article30 1939-10-12 3 THE price of tin in Singapore from Oct. 5 to Oct. 11 remained at the Government’s maximum fixed price of $117.37% a picul of 133 l/3rd. lb.30 words
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Article125 1939-10-12 3 THE following rubber crops were harvested by the respective estates last month Broome Rubber 150,200 em PjJ s 202,424 New Scudai 24 000 Penang Rubber 23g!ooo Sabrang Ruboer 95.000 Straits Rubber 187.000 Rubana Rubber 77 557 Bagan Serai Rubber 71.500 Tali Ayer Rubber 99,000 Batak Rabit Rubber125 words
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Article158 1939-10-12 3 (From Our Own Correspondent 1 London, Oct. 10. COMMODITY and Exchange markets closed as follows, with previous quotations in parenthesis:— RUBBER: Firmer. London: 94d. 94d (9 916 d 9 1116 d); Nov.-Dee.: 94d 94d. (9 916 d 9 ll,16d.); Jan.-Mar.: 9%d. lOd. (9 13'16d, 9 15 16d):158 words
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Article95 1939-10-12 3 rvURING the week ending Sept. 30 exports of tinned pineapples from Malayan ports amounted to 30,735 cases of which: 33.201 <4l per cent.) cases were to the United Kingdom 1,824 <2 per cent.) cases to the Continent of Europe, 44,764 <56 per cent.' cases to Canada, and 94695 words
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Article124 1939-10-12 3 Singapore, Oct. 9, noon. Buyers Sellers Gambler 7.50 Hamburg Cube $14.00 Java Cube $12 00 Pepper White Muntok $14.50 White $14.00 Black S 8.50 Copra Mixed $3.20 Sun Dried $3.55 i! a 'jo Flour No 1 Lingga $7.10 $710 Fair $7.00 Sarawak $7.00 'elotong Palembang $9.00 Banja124 words
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Article76 1939-10-12 3 THE following statistics relating to tin-ore production refer to September: Hours Yardage Piculs ore Kuala Lumpur Tin 593 191.550 301 Malayan Tin 5 386 Malayslam Tin 1,220 Nawng Pet Hf Rahman Hydraulic r»5O Satupulo N.L 650 156.000 565 Southern Malayan 9,263 Takuapa Valley Dredge 2 331 100,00076 words
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Article131 1939-10-12 3 FOR the first time since March this year the output of gold from Raub Australian Gold Mining Co. Ltd. in the four weeks ended Oct. 7 exceeded 2,000 ounces fine, the output in that period bring 2,001 ounces fine. The output in the preceding four-weekly period was131 words
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Article69 1939-10-12 3 THE Eastern Bank Ltd. advise that the interim dividend of 2s. a share which was payable on Oct. 2 will now be payable on Oct. 23 and that income tax will be deducted at the rate of 7s. in the pound. This postponement in fhe date of69 words
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180 1939-10-12 3 FRASER COMPANY LIST OF CURRENT DIVIDENDS Singapore. Oct. 10, 5 pm. Books Total for Company Dividend Close Date Ex Dtv financial year TIN Payable Date to date Burma Malay 6d. No 20 Oct. 14 Oct. 21 Oct. 15 5% Chenderlang 2V6% Int Oct. 25 2 Hongkong Tin 5% int. Oct.180 words
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