The Straits Budget, 22 August 1940
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Title Section27 1940-08-22 1 The Straits Budget BEING THE WEEKLY ISSUE OF THE STRAITS TIMES I ESTABLISHED NEARLY A CENTURY.] No. 4.306. SINGAPORE, THURSDAY, AUGUST 22, 1940 Price"2s cts., (S.S. Curren^Tw?27 words
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Article, Illustration1095 1940-08-22 1 Singapore*. Wednesday. A HANDSOME donation ol $85,444 last week to The* War Fund from the people of Sarawak, enabled a further remittance of €50,000 being made to London. This sum was sent last week by telegraphic transfer at a cost of $426,193. 12 The total amount1,095 words
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Article, Illustration60 1940-08-22 1 Johore beat Perak by five matches to nil ijj the final of the Iskandar Cup tennis tournament jor Malays at the courts of the Royal Johore International Club last week. This picture shows the Raja Muda of Perak presenting the Cup to Inche Ahmad Keppel the non-playing—Straits Times picture. - 60 words
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Article1132 1940-08-22 1 Straits Times, Aug. 15. (AVs 0 f the results of the air Hnttles over Great Britain is distinctly heartening. German losses H lanes and personnel have not t rpaC hed such proportions that r 2 justified in thinking that the ■nemys air strength is seriously ■ftrctrcl. butStraits Times, Aug. 15. - 1,132 words
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Article1408 1940-08-22 1 —Straits Times, Aug. 16. Two reports on the suggestions that war loans should be floated in Malaya were issued yesterday, one in the Colony and one in the F.M.S The first to reach us was that ol the Straits Settlements War Loan Committee and in reading it—Straits Times, Aug. 16. - 1,408 words
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Article956 1940-08-22 2 oasea on national interests si Times. Aug. 17. lU Various aspects of the tin control scheme have been subjected to an almost ceaseless bombardment of criticism in English financial and technical journals during the past few months. Metal Industry has been attacking the buffer stock scheme again,oasea on national interests – si Times. Aug. 17. lU - 956 words
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Article1008 1940-08-22 2 —Straits Times, Aug. 19. Italy is a relatively young country which has achieved national unity and the status of a first-class Power only in recent times. Though geo graphical configuration, a common language, and the inheritance 01 great religious and cultural tradition: have assisted unification, Italian* are—Straits Times, Aug. 19. - 1,008 words
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Article1267 1940-08-22 3 Straits Times, Aug. 20. Although the references to Malaya’s war effort in the speech by His Excellency the High Commissioner at this morniflg’s meeting oi the Federal Council leave much room for criticism, the spirited nature of the later remarks will be warmly welcomed At last a seniorStraits Times, Aug. 20. - 1,267 words
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Article1292 1940-08-22 3 a minimum ?—Straits Times. Aug. 21. With the passing of the F.M.S. War Loan Enactment at yesterday’s meeting of the Federal Council, chances of an all-Malayan effort to contribute to the cost of the war have vanished. The Bill has been drafted with due regard toa minimum ?—Straits Times. Aug. 21. - 1,292 words
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Article204 1940-08-22 4 A REPORT prepared by the sub-committee of the European Association of Malaya on the Business Names Bill, contains a suggestion that section of the Bill exempting professional firms from registration should be omitted. It is also suggested that the proviso in the Bill enabling the204 words
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Article32 1940-08-22 4 Messrs. Lim Chong Pang and Lee Choon Seng have been appointed members of the Chinese Advisory Board tor the Settlement of Singapore, vice Messrs. Seah Eng Tong and See Tiong Wah. deceased.32 words
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DOMESTIC OCCURRENCES
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Article88 1940-08-22 4 MEAD. —On Aug. 16th to Joy, wife ot Lt.-Col. C. A. Mead. Royal Engineers, a son. Habekost.—At the General Hospital. Singapore. on Thursday. 15th August to Isla wife of D. Habekost. a daughter. EVANS.—To Cecily, wife of W. E. Evans, on Sunday, 18th August, a daughter. THEVATHASAN.—To Gnana. wife88 words
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Article218 1940-08-22 4 The engagement is announced of Miss Meenachi Isaac. Stall Nurse of the District Hospital. Klang. to Mr. Samuel Israel, a well-known business owner in Singapore. The ceremony was performed bv the Rev. Fred David in the Tamil Methodist Church. Penang. MR. J. P. MAY and MISS E. TAYLOR.— The218 words
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Article43 1940-08-22 4 SOU fHORN-ELLIS.—The marriage took place at the Cathedral of the Good Shepherd of Charles Hartley, son of Mr. and Mrs. L. W. Southorn of Oxford and Monica Mary, elder daughter of Mr. ar:l Mrs. J. r. Ellis of H. M. Naval Base.43 words
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Article279 1940-08-22 4 Leaders— Getting On Top Heading For Muddle i A Minor War Italy's Inferiority Complex I Coming Round j “The Fetters Of Singapore•• Financial Supplement— Financial and Commerchii v to date, following page ew# Malayan General News— Mr. Jones On Local Defence j High Court Librarian j Singapore Gurdawara To279 words
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Article221 1940-08-22 4 <From Our Own Correspondent Kuala Lumpur, Aug. 18 OPINION in Kuala Lumpur is still divided, on the question of the War Loan committees’ recommendations. It is agreed by all communities that •ontributions must be made, and maw quickly, to the Imperial Treasury, anfl tnat haggling221 words
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Obituary107 1940-08-22 4 DEATHS ELPHICK.—At Cape Town on the 18ih August. 1940 Dr. Sidney Ernest Elphick Aged .iO years <Bv cable) L^; '7~ T1le ha s occuriecl of Mr. Lee Kok Tong, manager of Messrs. Lee khen” Hong and son of Mr Lee Kheng Guan at the General Hospital, Singapore on August 17.107 words
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1552 1940-08-22 5 I to pay a tribute to the spirit in which the diffiI »j es arising from the intensive training of Volunteers I t l l>con met and overcome,” said Mr. S. W. Jones,1,552 words
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Article133 1940-08-22 5 "Khaddar Bhakthi," the Tamil play presenied by the Indian Youth League at the Victoria Memorial Hall on Saturday night, was a great success. The effort was In aid of the Youth League building fund. The story, dealing with the period Just before the Gandhi-Irwin pact133 words
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Article26 1940-08-22 5 Dr. (Miss) Jean McDowell, Lady Medical Officer. Palestine, who arrived here on Aug. 8, has been appointed a Lady Medical Officer of the Malayan Medical Service.26 words
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Article38 1940-08-22 5 (From Our Own Correspondent) London, Aug. 19. JHK death has occurred front heart failure at Guildford of Lady Guillemard, wife of Sir Laurence Guillemard, former Governor of the Straits Settlements. The funeral will take place tomorrow.38 words
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173 1940-08-22 5 MAKING his second retirement*. 1 1 from Government service In 40 years, Mr. C. P- Martinus. 66-year-old librarian of the Supreme Court, is leaving on Sept. 1 on tnree, months holiday prior to retiring in Ceylon. Mr. Martinus, who is the one173 words
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206 1940-08-22 5 TH E Queen Street Gurdawara Bill, which will be introduced in the Legislative Council shortly, makes provision to place the Sikh Gurdawara in Queen Street, Singapore, under an Incorporated Board of Trustees of nine members. The Gurdawara was built out of funds contributed by members206 words
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254 1940-08-22 5 (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Aug. 20. “•THE criminal proceedings alone will disclose only a partial picture of what appears to be the state of things,” was the official reply to Mr. W. G. C. Blunn’s inquiry as to whether the recent prosecutions254 words
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2217 1940-08-22 6 EVIDENCE that soon after Capt. Loveday had been given a loan of $5O0 —he had asked for $l,OO0 —he said he would assist them in getting final payment of their bill for the construction2,217 words
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609 1940-08-22 6 (From Our Own Correspondent) Johore Bahru, Aug. 19. THE five-storied third class hospital, which is estimated to cost the Government about $2,000,000, is expected to be ready for occupation in a couple of months. The up-to-date structure constructed io satisfy modern requirements and609 words
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3605 1940-08-22 7 I CHAKEHOLDERS of the Straits Trading Co., Ltd., had a stormy 1 meeting in Singapore on Saturday when a resolution by Mr. I H. Todd that the company should grant out of its funds3,605 words
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538 1940-08-22 8 THK introduction in Malaya <>i legislation similar t o Homr Hong’s War Ordinance, passed last April, was suggested l>y Mr. Ro and Hraddell when In* commented on the proposal to float a $20,000,00 > loan in the Colony. Mr. Braddell hod538 words
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144 1940-08-22 8 «From Our Own Correspondent) Seremban, Aug. 17. CCORDING to the half yearly report ot the Negri Sembilan Club, of Seremban the total income of the club during the half year was $1,658 as against $1,452 during the second Jj? l vear 1939 and $1,657144 words
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Article154 1940-08-22 8 'from Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur. Aug. 12. HE Blue Triangle Pioneers’ Fair held at the Y.W.C.A. proved a great success. ~o ne nd of the «rounds were the food stalls where home-made food was served y th w J\ lor ers. who were all dressed154 words
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297 1940-08-22 8 A REPORT Quoting reliable sources that Government is likely to increase the monthly quota of petty to China from $500,000 to $750,000. is given prominence in Chinese newspapers. although there is as yet no official confirmation. These remittances are sent by Chinese in297 words
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Article53 1940-08-22 8 An increase in the number of persons injured as a result of road accidents last week is shown in a statement from the Singapore Traffic Branch. It points out that there were 19 cases in which people were injured compared to the 11 cases the previous week. Only one road53 words
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Article, Illustration122 1940-08-22 8 (From Our Own Correspondent.! Simla. Aug. 16. IT is understood that the term of Mr. C. S. Venkatachar, 1.C.5., Agent of the Government of India in Malaya, will be extended, probably for one year for the present. Mr. Venkatachar, the first member122 words
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Article43 1940-08-22 8 rpHE following notifications regarding officers of the Straits Settlements Volunteer Force have been gazetted Commissions as Second-Lieutenants granted to Mr. Gordon Goro Waller and Mr. Roy James Willicot Brown; transfer of Captain P. N. Knight. Reserve of Officers, to the Active List approved.43 words
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Article546 1940-08-22 8 THE council of the Incorporated Society of Planters. Malaya, has addressed Government to the effect that all its members would be willing to support the Government in any measure proposed to raise revenue for the successful prosecution of the war. 1 The council of the546 words
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561 1940-08-22 9 P') enable municipalities, companies and societies in the Colony to make contributions for the prosecution of the war and for the Red Cross a Contribution to War Funds Bill has been drafted by the acting Attorney-General, Mr. N.561 words
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Article67 1940-08-22 9 Pui sn e JudV,p e NT Cec M Victory Carey, I! eri a, who has been 'uprerne court P 2f Sl ll Jud K p of the Tients, iJ 1 ()f th e Straits SettleV n tnr x Pected to arrive in Mr r t ,some months.67 words
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493 1940-08-22 9 REGULATIONS which state the conditions for cadets entering the local Volunteer Air Force scheme were published in the Colony’s Government Gazette last week. They modify the Volunteer Air Force Ordinance already in existence and are termed the Defence (Volunteer Air Force) Regulations. The493 words
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Article49 1940-08-22 9 The Hindu Advisory Board Singapore. at a meeting held last week elected Mr. M. V Pillai as its nominee to serve rn the Singapore Municipal Commission subject to the approval of the Governor. Mr. Pillai is to succeed Dr. V. K Sarny, who recently resigned.49 words
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344 1940-08-22 9 CHANG, who is performing his guillotine act at the Capitol Theatre nightly, has had many adventures in the course of his tours with his revue company, and he particularly likes to tell one about the guillotine. The six-foot American Chinese magician was performing in344 words
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Article182 1940-08-22 9 THE cost of living allowances for Government employees for the month of August remain the same as those for July, according to the Government Gazette published last week. The rates for this month arc as follows: Labourers and artisans not on the establishment. whether on182 words
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Article, Illustration177 1940-08-22 9 TH) ADVISE the Hong Kong 1 Government on the organization of an immigration department, Mr. S. M. Middlebrook, immigration Officer, S.S.. F.M.S., Singapore, has left for Hong Kong, and will be away for a few months, it is understood. The necessity for177 words
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167 1940-08-22 9 iFrom Our Own Correspondent) London, July 10. A REASSURING picture of conditions in Hong Kong was given, in reply to a question, by Mr. George Hall, Under-Secretary for the Colonies, in the House of Commons tonight. “While the evacuation of women and children and other167 words
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45 1940-08-22 9 (From Our Correspondent) London. Second-Lieutenant Frederick W. O. Rlppon. Just appointed a subaltern In the National Defence Companies In Britain, was formerly a lieutenant In the Malay States Volunteer Rifles, and will rank as a Territorial Reserve officer while so employed.45 words
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Article21 1940-08-22 9 The Government Gazette contains the Naval Police Reflations which give the full conditions of the organization and discipline of the force.21 words
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1244 1940-08-22 10 VIEWS in the F.M.S. on the war loan reports are reflected V in a leading article in the Malay Mail. Referring to the proposal that both war loan and income tax, if adopted, should be framed on1,244 words
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41 1940-08-22 10 Mrs. Brooke, wife of Mr. Anthony Brooke the former Rajah Muda of Sarawak, who gave birth to a son at St. George’s Hospital, Bombay last week. Mr. and Mrs. Brooke, who were married last November are on their way to Sarawak.41 words
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352 1940-08-22 10 (From Our Own Correspondent) Rstsvifl \up[ 9 yilE mobilisation of Volunteers, the intensive training of the army, navy and air force, and the organisation of defence measures have now placed the Netherlands Indies virtually on a wartime footing. Lartfe orders have been placed by352 words
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342 1940-08-22 10 MALAYAN AIR FORCE PLAN Flying Clubs The Volunteer AN important meeting n f ,i Malayan Aero Club con „1,7 was held in Singapore last Jif when the Malayan flying ..i,? 1 organization as units of 7 Malayan Volunteer Air Form discussed. as This force is being reconstituted m currently with342 words
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Article164 1940-08-22 10 THE Chinese Government pro- poses to establish a recruiting centre in Malaya next year for overseas Chinese interested in joining the Chinese air force, it is understood. The centre will serve as a preliminary qualification depot at which the suitability of applicants will be determined, but164 words
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85 1940-08-22 10 (From Our Own Correspondent) London, July Gratitude was expressed by the mittee of the Lord Mayor’s Ren Fund for Malaya’s latest contribute ot £15,000 to the fund. n The contribution, which has g made from monies of thfc 0 Patriotic Fund placed at the85 words
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Article, Illustration3171 1940-08-22 11 THE Government of the Colony has accepted in principle the I recommendations of a special committee for a war loan of [25,000,000 and for War Savings3,171 words
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Article88 1940-08-22 12 LORU Beaverbrook, Minister of Ain raft Production, has sent the following message to The War Fund: “I warnilv welcome the magnificent offer v>u make through the Chancel! '.r of the Exchequer, and send you :m grateful thanks on behalf or ire Government. “Your m ney88 words
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Article27 1940-08-22 12 Mr. E. E. H. Beck, the new Chiei Police Oflicer, Perak, took the oath of animation as a member of the Perak State Council last week, t27 words
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Article, Illustration547 1940-08-22 12 JOISTS of subscription for the Colony war loan of $25,000,000 at three per cent, will be opened on Sept. 2 should the Legislative Council approve the loan at the meeting on Aug. 20. the Straits Times understands. It is confidently expected547 words
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469 1940-08-22 12 S.S. LOAN PLAN MEETS WITH PUBLIC APPROVAL “Direct Important Way Of Helping Government” A BILL to authorize the issue of a 3 per cc‘nt loan in the Colony of $25,000,000 will be under a certificate of urgency at the next of the Legislative Council, it is understood. The recommendations of469 words
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268 1940-08-22 12 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuaia Lumpur, Aug. 13. DESPONSIBLE public opinion on the report of the F.M.S. War Loan Committee, issued to-day is difficult to gather just yet on account of the important issues involved and the necessity for more time to consider268 words
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Article2441 1940-08-22 13 WE do not agree with the statement that there is a very widespread demand in the Federated Malay States for Wired taxation in aid of the war. On the contrary, the resolutions passed recently by2,441 words
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198 1940-08-22 13 DUTCH air pilot whose favourite pastime is ice-skatting in Australia in between trips, completed well over 2,000,000 miles of flying last week when he arrived at the Singapore airport on his return flight to Australia. He is Captain G. van198 words
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Article44 1940-08-22 13 The Singapore Municipal Commissioners have appointed from among their number Mr. R. W. McKcrrow to be a member of the Board of Trustees of the Singapore Improvement Trust for a term of three years in place of the late Shaikh Yahya bin Ahmad Aflfi.44 words
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Article22 1940-08-22 13 The promotion of Mr. T. M. Hart, an officer of Class V of the Malayan Civil Service, to Class IV is gazetted.22 words
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1875 1940-08-22 14 THE adoption in principle b> the F.M.S. Government, of i the majority report of a committee appointed by the Higf Commissioner to make recommendations regarding the raising of a loan to assist the1,875 words
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244 1940-08-22 14 .—Straits Times ca^ (From Our Own Correspondent) London, Aug. 13. the eve of the committee stage of the Finance Bill, the Tin Producers’ Association to-day appealed to the Chancellor of the Exchequer to mitigate the 100 per cent excess profits.—Straits Times ca^ - 244 words
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Article150 1940-08-22 14 A COMMON topic of converse among British people in J° n at present is the strong fldent tone of letters Jnd ton from Britain. Here is a taken from a letter written*? 51 1 Londoner to his son in Sint, by a “I hope150 words
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107 1940-08-22 14 MISS Jean Mary Ker, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. W. W. Ker of Singapore has announced her engagement to Lieut. G. A. L. Woods. R.N. son of Capt. A. Woods, RN. (retired» of Gerrards Cross. Bucks, says our London correspondent. Mr. Ker,107 words
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Advertisement36 1940-08-22 14 ADELPHI THE HOTEL IN TOWN SEA VIEW THE HOTEL ON THE SEASHORE BOTH HOTELS ENJOY AN ENVIABLE REPUTATION FOR FOOD SERVICE WE RESPECTFULLY SOLICIT THE FAVOl TR OF YOUR PATRONAGE H. O. WA SER general MANAGER.36 words
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Planting Topics
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1695 1940-08-22 15 From Our Planting Correspondent any possibility at present rV towards reducing estate jroduction costs not only delves, but also demands, the •losest attention of planters. one of the latest efforts1,695 words
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50 1940-08-22 15 No Export Quota On Onions Garlic THE Food Controller, Malaya, an* A nounces that the restrictions on the export of onions and garlic have been withdrawn. “The stock position is now satisfactory, but the control machinery will be kept In readiness for use if and when necessary,** states a communique.50 words
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Article112 1940-08-22 15 (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala -umpur, Aug. 11. gINHALESE living in Selangor gathered yesterday at the Chinese Assembly Hall in Kuala Lumpur at a tea party to honour their countryman, Dr. M. A. Gabriel, of Klang, who was recently appointed a Justice of the Peace for Selangor.112 words
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Advertisement63 1940-08-22 15 AIRTIGHT CARTONS [METAL ENOS] “A” Series Cartons CREAM CRACKERS •te. 3 m N” Series Cartons DAY-BY-DAY ASSORTED eSa. Fitted with metal ends tor greater strength, these Cartons are definitely Airtight and represent the finest value obtainabl e in high class English Biscuits Made by Obtainab e from all dealers PEEK.FREANfcC°63 words
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312 1940-08-22 16 FERE are several thousand tons of scrap metal and waste paper available in Malaya. This was discovered when official inquiries were carried out recently to find out how Malaya could help Britain in her Save That312 words
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Article81 1940-08-22 16 A LTHOUGH Japanese troops are massing in great numbers on the borders of French Indo-China following the reported presentation of Japanese demands for military, naval and air bases in that country, the people ol Saigon are very calm, said visitors lrom Saigon who passed81 words
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116 1940-08-22 16 A communique issued by the Food Controller, Malaya, states: “After negotiation with the Saigon Traders Association, the Thailand Traders Association, and the Sai Sie Traders Association, which represent the majority of the importers of dried fish into the Colony, the Food Controller, Malaya, has116 words
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Article89 1940-08-22 16 r lhc following wore elected as office bearer*, ol the Chinese Salesmen’s Association:— Mr Tan Kim Chwec—President (reelected); Messrs. Koh Llan Seek, Teng Kim Hock fre-elected), Llm Tee Seng and Cheaiiß Peng Moh (vice-presidents); Mr. Yeo Boon tkng Hon secretary (re-elected); Mr. Goh Hood Teck—Hon. Treasurer89 words
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Article, Illustration262 1940-08-22 16 Karl Richard Hanitsch, who laid Ihe foundations of the modern Raffles Museum when he was its head from 1895 to 1919, died in England last week at the ape of 80 years. Dr. Hanitsch came to Singapore as Curator and Librarian of Raffles262 words
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66 1940-08-22 16 From Our Own Correspondent) T Batavia, Aug. 9. HE K N.I.L.M. proposes to run an air service between the Netherlands Indies and Manila, and permission, it is hoped, will soon be given by the United States Government. Several planes which have flown on charW66 words
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39 1940-08-22 16 THE engagement is announced or nf J*! ss Sheila Diana Trump, daughter ol Mrs W. E Pcpys, to Mr. C. R Tolllday of the Malayan Education DepartBehr’ at prescnt statl oncd at Johore39 words
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622 1940-08-22 16 From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Aug. 12. SELANGOR contributions to the Malaya Patriotic Fund now total $336,680.70, states the Chartered Bank. Previously acknowledged $189,214.85; Asiatic employees, Selayang Tin Dredg. Ltd., Box 11 (July cont. $34; Foo Ah Wall $6; A. Murayama. 7th Mile Ampang622 words
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Article32 1940-08-22 16 T 1^hl o aPP c ln f men L f Mr Denls «Ugh Tiumble. Senior Customs Officer of the Malayan Customs Service, as a Justice of the P»*ace for Singapore is gazetted32 words
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354 1940-08-22 16 CHINESE merchants in Singapore are studying ,i possible effect on the re-export trade of control the import and export of rice. With Government ~f operation, the traders hope to minimize the risk "'*< losing any of the354 words
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Article129 1940-08-22 16 ALMOST simultaneously with the announcement that a 10 0 kilowatt radio transmitter is to be erected in Singapore for broadcasts throughout a large area in the Far East, it has been stated in Bangkok that Thailand is also to expand broadcasting activities witn powerful stations. The129 words
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Article50 1940-08-22 16 Straits Times cable. <Frcm Our Own Ccrrespondon’ > London. Aug 10 TUNGKU Mahmud of Trengganu and his wife, the former Miss «W, Blencowe, have arrived in Eng-' and are staying with Mr and f Blencowe at Oxford. They are i< down permanently in EngStraits Times cable. - 50 words
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720 1940-08-22 17 I. STRONG plea for leniency was made by Mr. A. J. Braga V\ on iiehalf of an Englishman, D. A. Rushton, until recently Km officer in the Singapore Censorship Department, who K,mealed in the High720 words
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268 1940-08-22 17 (From Our Own Correspondent.) London, Aug. 14. pLIGHT-Lieutenant Robert Voase Jeff, who was to be married to Miss Margot Maine in London on Aug. 24, is reported missing in yesterday’s battle over the Channel. His fiancee’s mother told me: “I have268 words
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Article43 1940-08-22 17 THE scheme for a Government Com mercial School to create new fields In special education for boys and girls, which was recommended for Singapore ov tcv McLean Commission, has been pcs'.poned until after the war, the Straits Times understands.43 words
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291 1940-08-22 17 TRF lack of more and varied opportunities for local boys and gins V) qualify for professions locally will endanger the peaceful development of Malaya, said the Rev. E. S. Lau. of the Methodist Church, Geylang. speaking at the Singapore Rotary Club last291 words
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290 1940-08-22 17 IN spite of the tense situation in French Indo-China, conse--1 quent on reports of Japanese demands for bases, there is no impairment of normal relations between Thailand and French Indo-China, declared Mr. Frederick R. Dolbeare, Adviser to the Ministry of290 words
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Article291 1940-08-22 17 T'HE band of the Loyal Regiment 1 played at the wedding of Captain Richard Aldwyn Pulliblank and Miss Janet Sheila Milligan at the Garrison Church, Tanglin, last week. Captain Pulliblank. of the Loyal Regiment, is the son of the Rev. and Mrs. o. Pulliblank, of Manston, Dorset: his291 words
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Article68 1940-08-22 17 (From Our Own Correspondent) London, Aug. 13. “IT will always be my aim to serve Malaya.” Mr. E. Jago, Deputy A (rent at Malaya House, told me, He will leave Malaya House on Monday t~ loin the Government sponsored United Kingdom Commercial Corporation. whose68 words
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198 1940-08-22 17 *J*HE first squad for the Government Flying Training School in Singapore was enrolled at the Civil Airport by the Director of Civil Aviation, Major P L. Nunn, who gave the cadets their first lecture. The 16 cadets so enrolled were J. Adams,198 words
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48 1940-08-22 17 MR. T. F. Carey, Controller of Labour, Johore, has been appointed hon. secretary of the Johore Civil Service Club in succession to Mr. H. D. Grundy who is going on leave. Mr. Grundy is a European Master at the Johore English College.48 words
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Article46 1940-08-22 17 Mr. K. S. Pillai, veterinary inspector, Segamat has been transferred to Johoro Bahru. He was one of the keenest members of the Segamat Indo-Ceylonese Association, having served as secretary for two years. Prior to his departure he was entertained to a farewell dinner, writes our correspondent.46 words
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1076 1940-08-22 18 (From Our Own Correspondent) Ipoh, Aug. 15. I A. SMITH, of the Mines Department at Batu Gajah, pleaded guilty before Mr. P. F. Y. Radcliffe, in the Batu Gajah magistrate’s court to-day to three summons on charges of1,076 words
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Article, Illustration586 1940-08-22 18 “WE feel a tremendous pride in our Indian soldiers,” says the opening commentary of the film about Indian troops in Malaya that is now being shown at the Capitol. At a time when the Empire586 words
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716 1940-08-22 18 (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Aug. 15. AN pleading guilty to accepting an illegal gratification of vy $3,860 from Chin Cheng Hong, acting on behalf of Cheng Kwong Hin, a former clerk in the Estate Duty Office at Kuala Lumpur named Seow Leong Hua716 words
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Article33 1940-08-22 18 Tokens of Remembrance to the value ol' have been received by the Malaya Fund from Harrisons, Barker and Co. for Mrs. Enid Petrie and from Mr. Huan Cheong for Mr. Shalk Yahya Ann33 words
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893 1940-08-22 19 —Reuter I London, Aug. 14. Air Ministry and Ministry of Home Security 1 announce that 69 German planes were brought lown yesterday in intensive air battles which be|an at dawn and lasted all through the day. This—Reuter - 893 words
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181 1940-08-22 19 Reuter. London, Aug. 14. ris authoritatively stated that during July Britain seized 45,300 tons ot contraband, of which 34,600 tons were taken from neutral ships and 10,700 tons from Italian ships. The cargoes were in neutral ships mostly bound for Italian– Reuter. - 181 words
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Article43 1940-08-22 19 Reuter. London. Aug. 14. "FLYING-OFFICER Lord Shuttleworth is r missing following, the operation.! on Aug 8. Lord shuttleworth succeeded to the title last year on the death of his grandfather His father was killed during the last war.Reuter. - 43 words
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327 1940-08-22 19 ’—Reuter. London, Aug. 14. THE Times points out that the war begun by Germany has reduced the amount of food in Europe, but detailed calculations show that there is enough food to prevent’—Reuter. - 327 words
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194 1940-08-22 19 —Reuter. Bombay, Aug. 14. “\|/E wou ld like to see an army of 1,000,000 men called Into being to defend these shores at a word of command,” said the Viceroy of India, Lord Linlithgow, addressing yesterday the Bombay—Reuter. - 194 words
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Article37 1940-08-22 19 —Reuter. London, Aug. 12. IT is officially announced that H.M. trawler Edwardian yesterday shot down an enemy dive-bomber and so damaged another that it is unlikely to have reached its base. The trawler sulfered a few casualties.—Reuter.—Reuter. - 37 words
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80 1940-08-22 19 —Reuter. London, Aug. 14. CIR KINGSLEY WOOD, Chancellor of the Exchequer, announced yesterday that he has decided not to proceed with the purchase tax on newspapers in the present circumstances as a free and widely distributed Press was essential to public interest. He also.—Reuter. - 80 words
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154 1940-08-22 19 —Reuter. New York, Aug. 13. FE danger of Eire falling an easy prey to aggression like some of the other countries was vigorously discounted by Mr. de Valera, Prime Minister of Eire, in an interview given the—Reuter. - 154 words
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Article98 1940-08-22 19 .—Reuter. London, Aug. 13. GERMANY claimed to have sunk during the week ending Aug. 5 232,743 tons of merchant shipping but the Admiralty, after checking figures of British and neutral losses, stated to-day that these losses only amounted to 75.124 tons. The losses consisted of.—Reuter. - 98 words
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Article47 1940-08-22 19 —Reuter. Canberra. Aug. 14. MAJOR-GENERAL JOHN NORTHCOTT, who is at present deputy-chief of General Staff, will be appointed acting Chief of Army General Staff in succession to Gen. Sir Cyril Brudenell White, who was killed in the air crash near Canberra yesterday.—Reuter. - 47 words
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346 1940-08-22 20 One Of Reich’ s Largest Plane Works Bombed R.A.F. CAUSE HEAVY DAMAGE DURING RAID LASTING OVER ONE HOUR .—Reuter. London, Aug. 15. Pi addition to the raids on Itaiv, strong forces of R.A.F. bombers on Tuesday night attacked the Junkers aircraft factories at Dessau and Bernhurg (north of Leipzig), munition.—Reuter. - 346 words
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101 1940-08-22 20 London, Aug. 15. IT is now known that 20 enemy aircraft were destroyed in yesterday’s air fighting round the British coasts, states an Air Ministry communique. It adds, “Of this number, 17 were shot down by our fighters, and three by101 words
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94 1940-08-22 20 —Reuter. London, Aug. 15. /"\NE German airman shot down in the sea yesterday said, when he was rescued, Your Spitfires are too good.” Another German pilot, whose fighter crashed, came down by parachute and was picked tip by a farmer and his labourers. He—Reuter. - 94 words
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199 1940-08-22 20 —Reuter London, Aug. 15. 'J'HE Transyla vania, 16,92.3ton armed merchant cruiser, has been torpedoed and sunk, it is announced. The vessel was requisitioned from the Anchor Line. Ltd., of Glasgow. The Admiralty announced that the Transylvania (Captain F. N. Miles) was sunk in—Reuter - 199 words
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461 1940-08-22 20 Reuter. London, Aug. 14. QLKINC, the last tew weeks the Imperial General Staff has had a troublesome and difficult task, writes Reuter’s military correspondent. The French forces in the Middle East were larger than the British and plans had been made jointly with themReuter. - 461 words
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244 1940-08-22 20 THREE Australian Cabinet ministers and the Chief ,r.. Army General Staff were burned to death in an air rf aster which took place eight miles from Canberra on v>,'„ ,t They are:244 words
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Article389 1940-08-22 20 Computing Our Losses Gains ainsi um< ’—British W lie,f London, Aug 14. 1 T'HE method by which the Air Ministry computes gains and losses of the battles over the Channel is described by the Daily Mail. “A plane must be seen to crash before it is claimed,’ the newspaper states.ainsi um< ’—British Wlie,f - 389 words
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Article97 1940-08-22 20 —Reuter. Simla, Aug. 14. TWENTY-four Indian pilot officers of the Indian Air Force Volunteer Reserve are being seconded to the R.A.F. bv the Government of India at the invitation of the Air Ministry. They are undergoing preliminary training and are expected to pro- ceed to.—Reuter. - 97 words
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90 1940-08-22 20 Nazi Industries Being Shifted British Raids Handicap Enemy War Machine .—Reuter. Ankara, Aug. 14. AWING to the effectiveness of Britlsn air raids, the Germans are moving their war industries eastwards trom the Rhineland to Czecho-Slova-kia, according to reports received here from travellers in Germany. These travellers state that German industrialists.—Reuter. - 90 words
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431 1940-08-22 21 Devastating Raids On Italian F actories BIG EXPLOSIONS AND FIRES AT FIAT WORKSHOPS m I London, Aug. 15. Ik VAST ATI NO attacks on two of Italy’s most important 1 aircraft factories—the Caproni works at Milan and L* Fiat factory at Turin—were carried out by the R.A.F. I Tuesday night.m - 431 words
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49 1940-08-22 21 .—Reuter. Ur Moscow, Aug. 13. js announced that the extension to the trade agreement wyeen the Soviet and the United Rnrn S i has now been ratified by the K, i ll Pe °Ples Commissars and the V SlCl( nt ot the United States.—Reuter..—Reuter. - 49 words
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100 1940-08-22 21 —Reuter. lliriv/’ London, Aug. 14. I -COMMANDER Basil Edla mhr y has been awarded L !ar ‘o the D.S.O. During land "i" ovcr the Low Countries I Kmhrv ran e Wing-Commander |e\trem (ontinue d to display an SH? I'ieh standard of I in*'—Reuter. - 100 words
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Article59 1940-08-22 21 —Reuter. London, Aug. 14. IN connection with German air claims, the Daily Mail published an amusing cartoon to-day. Headed “Ananias Gets Down To It,” the cartoon shows a high Nazi official at a table, counting his fingers and murmuring: “One and three are nine, and—Reuter. - 59 words
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358 1940-08-22 21 OUTBREAKS IN FRANCE Chaotic State Food Shortage —Reuter. London, Aug. 14. RIOTS have broken out in unoccupied France, according to a Swiss newspaper report quoted by British United Press. The report says that the disturbances have led to the barricading of streets against demonstrators in some districts, including Boulogne. The—Reuter. - 358 words
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Article226 1940-08-22 21 Reuter. London, Aug. 16. THE dropping of parachutes by enemy aircraft during the night of August 13—14 is authoritatively described as no more than a clumsy effort on the part of the enemy toReuter. - 226 words
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354 1940-08-22 21 —Reuter. 1 London, Aug. 13. REUTER’S air correspondent says that the R A F. recognizes that the new and more determined wave of air attacks on Britain which began on Thursday has yet to reach the Blitzkrieg force of which Germany is—Reuter. 1 - 354 words
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151 1940-08-22 21 .—British Wireless. London, Aug. 14. 'J'HE Times, remarking that this week’s air battles represent the beginning of the Blitzkrieg, says that the assault upon Britain is working to a crescendo on very! much the same lines as previous campaigns, beginning with the attack upon.—British Wireless. - 151 words
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180 1940-08-22 21 London, Aug. 13. de Gaulle, commander of the free French forces, in a broadcast from London last night, explained why he had signed an agreement with the British Government last week. France, he said, had nothing180 words
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Article28 1940-08-22 21 Reuter. London, Aug. 13. THE French radio at Lyons states that demobilization' cf France’s armed forces in the unoccupied zone is expected to be complet'd within three days.—Reuter.Reuter. - 28 words
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503 1940-08-22 22 London, Aug. 16. THE Germans yesterday received the most crushing defeat they have yet suffered in their air attacks on Britain. It is officially announced that 144 German planes were destroyed up to midnight. Twenty-seven503 words
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Article43 1940-08-22 22 Reuter. London, Aug. 16. ORE than 1,000 children from all parts of the British Isles are on the way to Canada, where they will find homes for the duration of the war They left some time ago.—Reuter. - 43 words
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Article41 1940-08-22 22 —Reuter. London, Aug. 16. WING-COM. BASIL EDWARDS EMBRY, first R.A.F. officer to win two bars to the Distinguished Service Order, reported a prisoner of war last month, is now in England, having escaped from a German prison camp.—Reuter.—Reuter. - 41 words
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156 1940-08-22 22 .—Reuter. Shanghai, Aug. 16. AMERICAN and Japanese forces axe to share the patrolling of the British defence sector, following the withdrawal of British troops, it was revealed this morning. It is announced that the defence chiefs yesterday decided by.—Reuter. - 156 words
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76 1940-08-22 22 —Reuter. T„„ London, Aug. 15. HE movement to transform Japan into a one-party State gained momentum to-day with the formal dissolution of the Minseito, the country’s largest political party. A resolution was, however, adopted by the Minseito Party on the termination of its 60 years’—Reuter. - 76 words
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Article33 1940-08-22 22 .—-Reuter. Ankara, Aug. 15. F f HE Syrian frontier has been comre "°P ei ied, and the French authorities are granting transit visas again to all British subjects.—Reuter..—-Reuter. - 33 words
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Article388 1940-08-22 22 Reuter. London, Aug. n; AN extraordinary scene of destruction was witnessed h R.A.F. pilots participating on Wednesday night in high/ successful raids by a strong foice of heavy bombers on ii refineries and storage tanks onReuter. - 388 words
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114 1940-08-22 22 ,—Reuter. London. Aug 16IT is stated in Washington that j great number of tanks is to he at Detroit by the Chrysler This follows a recent announces that the United States and Britain pooling ideas and resources in trie t struction of tanks.,—Reuter. - 114 words
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Article35 1940-08-22 22 —Reuter. Helsinki Aug. 1* CHANGES in the Finnish Cabinet announced, the most sign»‘ being the resignation of M. j;' 1 Minister of Supplies, who was F? Minister at the time of the U55 Finnish war—Reuter.—Reuter. - 35 words
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367 1940-08-22 22 —Reuter. London, Aug. 16. PERMAN aircraft attacked Croydon airport last evening. The raid, which was the first in this district, was seen by people living for miles around. Between 20 ana 30 German bombers participated in the attack and dropped a number of bombs..—Reuter. - 367 words
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50 1940-08-22 22 —Reuter. New York, Aug. 16. T HE president of the United States comI 0 1", of European children tO dft y that the first group of the 2 0(5,000 British children whom the Committee hopes to bring to America will arrive early next week.—Reuter.—Reuter. - 50 words
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42 1940-08-22 22 London, Aug. 15. JT is announced that It is the desire of f? 181 Su nday 8 the first afr anniversary of the outbreak of war should be observed as a day of national prayer.42 words
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636 1940-08-22 23 London, Aug. 17. jOMBS fell in parts of London yesterday for the 1 first time since the war began when German aiders were twice over its outskirts. The first time our fighters636 words
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465 1940-08-22 23 —Reuter. DRESIDENT Roosevelt announced in Washington on Aug. 16 that the United States Government is holding conversations with the British Government on the question of leasing naval and air bases. He—Reuter. - 465 words
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71 1940-08-22 23 —Reuter. Washington, Aug. 15. THE House ol Representatives has passed the Legislation empowering t.he President to call out the National Guard and arrrfy reservists. The bill now returns to the Senate tor consideration of amendments. The bill enables men to be called—Reuter. - 71 words
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Article39 1940-08-22 23 Washington, Aug. 16. POM the way the British claims are splashed and the German figures hidden in Inner pages of the newspapers. it is obvious how the American Press feels about the conflicting claims of recent German air losses.39 words
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Article83 1940-08-22 23 —Reuter. London. Aug. 17. "THE foUowing message from the A King congratulating the fighter squadrons has been received by the Secretary of State for Air, Sir Archibald Sinclair:— “Please convey my warmest congratulations to the fighter squadrons which in recent days have been so heavily engaged—Reuter. - 83 words
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Article50 1940-08-22 23 —Reuter. New York, Aug. 16. TTHE shipping journal Maritime Register reports that the Greek freighters Thetis (4,123 tons) and Naftilos (3.531 tons) were torpedoed and sunk while en route from South America to Africa. Nine persons were lost in the Thetis end one in the Naftilos.—Reuter..—Reuter. - 50 words
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Article64 1940-08-22 23 —Reuter. Chungking, Aug. 16. THE Ministry of Finance announces that the third payment of interest on National Salvation bonds will be made on Aug. 31. Holders overseas will receive pay ment through the Bank of China and the Bank of Communications in Hong Kong. No—Reuter. - 64 words
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Article42 1940-08-22 23 Reuter London, Aug. 17 THE London Gazette announces the award of the Victcria Cross to Lieut. Richard B. Stannard. R.N.V.R of H.M.S. Arab, for outstanding valou.* and signal devotion to duty at Namso.> during the Norwegian campaign.—Reuter - 42 words
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347 1940-08-22 23 ’—Reuter. New York, Aug. 16. “AS the leader of a Christian country, Mussolini shows perverse interest In Christian holidays in timing his acts of aggression,” says the New York Times. It continues: “The asault on Albania was delivered while Europe was hushed’—Reuter. - 347 words
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57 1940-08-22 23 .—British Wireless. London, Aug. 17. IT is officially stated in London that there is no truth whatever in the statement made by Rome wireless in the English programme to the Near and Middle East that the British coast has been shelled from the other side.—British Wireless. - 57 words
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2366 1940-08-22 24 Straits Times Copyright cable. From Our Own Correspondent London, Aug. 17. FIRST let me give you my personal impressions of yesterday’s air raids on London’s suburbs. Everyone in London is talking about them as the possible beginning ofStraits Times Copyright cable. - 2,366 words
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64 1940-08-22 24 .—Reuter. London, Aug. AN Associated Press message froi? Vichy states that the Fren n Under-Secretary for Air *\as a nounced that the French a,r |0 lhP from the commencement German invasion of the Low < 0 tries on May 10 brought down German planes.—Reuter. - 64 words
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Article367 1940-08-22 25 I Cairo, Aug. 18. la- js announced here that the Italians have withdrawn I from Fort Capuzzo, near the Egyptian-Libyan frontier, following a naval bombardment in which many salvoes hit ihe I Details of the R.A.F.’s367 words
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360 1940-08-22 25 U.S. IN GREAT PERIL NOW Grave W arning Of Envoy To France vo Router. Philadelphia, Aug. 18. ■|T is mv conviction, drawn from |1 m y own experience and inforBiation in the hands of our Government in Washington, that the B n jte(< States is in as great peril Bii-davvo Router. - 360 words
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Article65 1940-08-22 25 Reuter. j. London, Aug. 18. i nipb? ir lt I y comm unique issued last •minitv ates: “The Secretary to the su w re "rets to announce that ander a i ne 9 r P heu s (Lieut-Com-Uy ovprrtiia W i se R N.) is considertiReuter. - 65 words
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Article68 1940-08-22 25 Cairo. Aug. 19. IN Somaliland on Saturday the enemy again renewed determined attacks with picked Italian troops, supported by artillery, tanks and aircraft, says a communique issued last night. The British force continues to fight with the utmost gallantry, inflicting important losses on the enemy, and contesting68 words
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737 1940-08-22 25 —Reuter. London, Aug. 18. A REPLY to the German High Command communique on the “total blockade of the British Isles” was issued by the Ministry of Information last night. It savs: “The accusation that England has violated all international rules of i sea—Reuter. - 737 words
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148 1940-08-22 25 .—Reuter. Shanghai, Aug. 18. THE attitude of the French Indo-China authorities to Japanese demands for military bases and other concessions has stiffened in the past 48 hours, according to a Chinese report. It is stated that arrangements have been made for close Franco-Chinese co-operation in.—Reuter. - 148 words
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Article228 1940-08-22 25 London, Aug. 19. CNEMY seaplanes and shipping in Boulogne harbour were heavily and successfully attacked by battle aircraft of the coastal command on Saturday night, states an Air Ministry communique. The Air Ministry news service acids228 words
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Article29 1940-08-22 25 Reuter A iStocknoiTi report states that the Sweden steamer Mangolia <2,111 tons» sank in Kiel Bay on Aug. 14 following an explosion. The crew was saved.—Reuter - 29 words
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916 1940-08-22 26 (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Aug. 17. APPEARING in their 201 h consecutive final to-day at A the stadium, Singapore beat Kedah by two goals to nil, a goal in each half, to retain the H.M.S.916 words
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Article170 1940-08-22 26 iFrom Our Own Correspondent) Johore Bahru, Aug. 18. lOHORE retained the Iskandar Cup for tennis for the fourth consecutive year by beating Perak by five matches to nil in the final of the competition at the Royal Johore International Club yesterday. The Raja Muda170 words
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Article148 1940-08-22 26 Positions in the first divisions of th° S.A.F.A. League, corrected up to Tuesday. FIRST DIVISION A P. W. L D. F. A. Pts. I» 13 1 4 66 17 30 R.A. (9th Reg.) 20 9 4 7 30 25 25 Argyll* 17 10 3 4 23 19 24148 words
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Article90 1940-08-22 26 gATURDAY’S race results in brief at Taiplng in brief are Race l— Policy SIB Si S 9 M.G.M. $2l Race 2—East Lynne SlO Si Sf> Hilarity 810 Bay Rose Sll Race —Rosalie $9 Si SO Little Charm Sl4 Danse du Ventre S 9 Race l—Double f90 words
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613 1940-08-22 26 DEHIND the combination of “Canadian” George an j Sgt. Lilley, the Singapore All-Star? nosed-out tfc e high-stepping Singapore Yankees of the American Association two-one, before a large crowd which tilled the Anson •.wad Stadium grandstands on Sunday afternoon to watch613 words
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Article280 1940-08-22 26 /"JOOD play by Staunton. Lucas. Potter and Ward enabled the S.CC to beat the Malay Regiment by 71 runs in a keen cricket match on the padan? on Sunday. Ward. w r ho was the highest scorer lor the Club with 48 runs, got 40280 words
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Miscellaneous40 1940-08-22 26 THE BIG SWEEP The draw on the big sween $59,821. resulted as follows P FIRST SECOND THIRD Starters: *****. *****, and *****. *****, ***** ***** •*****, ***** DOUBLE TOTES The double tote paid $lO6 11 winning: tickets. on each oi40 words
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413 1940-08-22 1 Rv Our Financial Correspondent Singapore, Aug. 21. HE price of rubber in London yesterHdav was down three-sixteenths at 813/16d. Br h( Spot Tin quotation fell 10s. to K, ios and the three months’ ■otati n tell by the same margin413 words
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109 1940-08-22 1 (From Our Own Correspondent) London, Aug. 20. COMMENTING on the U.S. intention to extend the scheme for the purchase cf reserve stocks the Financial iJews writes: “This is undoubtedly a bull point, producers will maintain a remunerative price during the purchasing109 words
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Article83 1940-08-22 1 Wednesday, Aug. 21, noon. Buyers Sellers Prices **rice* No. IX K.S.S. (Spot loose) 37% 37% No (X R.S.S- f.o.j. In cases Aug.-Sept. SSellers’ Option) 38 38% G.t.A.Q K.S.S o.b. in bales Aug.-Sept. (Sellers’ Option) 36% 36% fr.A.Q. K.S.S. i. 0.0. in bales Aug.-Sept. (Sellers’ Option)83 words
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Article171 1940-08-22 1 The following are the exchange rates this morning according to the laily circular issued by the Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation:— SELLING London T.T 2/4 1/16 London demand 2/4 1/16 Lyons demand Switzerland demand 206 Hamburg demand New York demand 46 15'lb Montreal demand 51 11/16 Batavia demand 88%171 words
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Article155 1940-08-22 1 COMMODITIES EXCHANGES ‘From Ou* Own Correspondent) London, Aug. 20. COMMODITY and Exchange markets closea as follows with previous quotations In paran thesis:— RUBBER: Dull. Spot 12 13|16d 12 15i16d (13d 13d%) SePt 12 1316 d 12 15|16d (13d 13d%) Oct.-Dec. 12 13H6d 12 15|16d (12%d 12%d> Jan.-Mar. 12%d 12%d (13d155 words
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Article122 1940-08-22 1 Singapore, Aug. 21, noon. Buyers Sellers Gambler 7.75 Hamburg Cube $13.00 Java Cube $12.50 Pepper White Muntok $12.25 White $11.75 Black 6.75 Copra Mixed $2.05 Sun Dried $2.30 Saoo Flour No 1 Lingga $4.20 Fair $3.42% $3.42 Sarawak $3.25 Jelotono Palembang $19.50 Banja $18.50 Sarawak $1950 7122 words
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Article55 1940-08-22 1 (From Our Own Correspondent) London, Aug. 19. The Ipoh Tin Dredging Ltd. nett profit for the year ended March 31, 1940, was €95,554 as compared with £23,365 for the previous year. Dividends amount to 31 1 4 per cent, as compared with 93 8 per55 words
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Article291 1940-08-22 1 Exchange Telegraph. London, Aug. 20. Tne following are to-day's closing middle quotations. Shares are of £i denomination unless otherwise stated: Con Loan 0% 1044-04 99% Funding Loan 4% 1960-90 111% i Wai Loan 3%% 100% Com Uulon Asset- (Units) 6 Prudential Assce‘A’ 18% Royal Assce 6% Great— – Exchange Telegraph. - 291 words
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Article106 1940-08-22 1 (From Our Own Correspondent) London, July 29. The following arc to-day’s “bid” quotations for Fixed Trusts:— British Empire “A” not avaUable British Empire “B” Do. British Empire Cumulative Do. British Empire C’prehenslve .Do. British General “A” 13 7*4 British General “B” 11 414 British General “C” 8 9106 words
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Article32 1940-08-22 1 The Directors of Sungei Bilut Rubber Co. t Ltd (Pahang) have declared a second interim Dividend at IV2 per cent, in respect of the year 1940, making 4 per cent, to date.32 words
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54 1940-08-22 1 Date Spot Aug. Sept. Oct.-Dec. Jan.-Mar. London Aug. 15 37% 38% 37% 36% 34 13% 16 37 38'4 37% 36% 34 ‘4 13 17 37% 38% 37% 36% 33% 13 19 38 38% 37% 36% 34% 30 37% 38% 37% 36% 34% 13 21 37% 37%54 words
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1305 1940-08-22 2 TTHE arrangements made with the United States for the supply of tin had assured producers of a long period of great activity, declared Sir John Bagnail, chairman of Straits Trading Co., Ltd., at the half-yearly general meeting in Singapore on Saturday.1,305 words
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Article120 1940-08-22 2 'From Our Own Correspondent) London, Aug. 15. FLLOWTNG the appeal of the Tin Producers’ Association to the Chancellor of the Exchequer to mitigate the 100 per cent, excess profits tax in the case of all Empire tin mines of British registration, Sir George Broadbridge, M.P, for120 words
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Article255 1940-08-22 2 IN a weekly review of the rubber mar--1 ket Stanton Nelson Co., Ltd., write as follows There is little news to record this week. In the highly charged political atmosphere Singapore operators seem disinclined to take other than a day to day view, with the result255 words
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Article134 1940-08-22 2 THE Singapore Chamber of Commerce Rubber Association held its 1,499 th auction on Aug. 14, when there was catalogued 2,088.874 lbs. 932.53 tons; offered 1,648,614 lbs, 735.99 tons; sold 1,447,566 lbs. 646.24 tons. SPOT London 13 %d. New York 19% cts. PRICES REALISED Ribbed Smoked Sheet Cents134 words
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Article129 1940-08-22 2 OIR Kingsley Wood announced in the House of Commons recently that the Limitation of Dividends Bill is to be dropped. The statement gave satisfaction to M.P.s with industrial interests. It was regarded as a natural sequel to the decision to apply the 100 per cent. Excess Profits129 words
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298 1940-08-22 2 MOTHERS in Malaya are not liu ly to use soya bean milk substitute as long as cows’ mii?‘ available. And it is stated tv,.." dearth of tinned cows’ milk 1 likely to occur in this countn' Experiments in the produrtl' soya298 words
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Article153 1940-08-22 2 Quarterly operating results for the tore months ended June 30 are given as follows: In the first column output including carryover stocks (tons cone.), in the second column working cosV for quarter and in the thiri column estimated mine profit from permitted quota sales before providing depreciation153 words
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Article166 1940-08-22 2 |N a weekly review of the 1 market Lewis and Peat Ltd. wjjjg A gradual but marked irn P r^, ve irn has taken place this week. Tnis provement has been more prono in London but both Singapore New York ore coming into l in166 words
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1118 1940-08-22 3 Singapore, August 21, 10 a.m. MINING Va] Buyer* Seller* </• Amp;» l Fin 3/9 »/3 */»cd- Austral MAW ft'/I r Hanarm Tin »A i Batii clangor I* 44 I-4«cd >/. B«rjuntai 2i" El Burma Malay >O/- *J/tl chindenang 12 13/50 Hitam Tin j* 4 i1,118 words
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Article50 1940-08-22 3 Tin outputs for July are reported as follows Hours Yardage Piculs Ore Katu 616 106.000 721 Renong *Cons. 616 314,000 814 Pat-rut Basin 280 51.400 432 Briseis Cons. 590 60.000 65 Takuapa No. 1 320 75.000 286 No 2 334 90,000 235 No. 3 277 62.000 15650 words
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Article37 1940-08-22 3 rN outputs for the first half of August are reported as follows Hours Yardage Piculs Ore Katu 297 46.000 211 Rerong Cons. 312 136,000 409 Rntrut Basin 290 54,000 413 Brlsels Cons. Satupulo 22037 words
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93 1940-08-22 3 Reuter. New York, Aug. 19. United States reserve rubber stocks lor National defence purposes are to be raised by 180,000 tons to over 400,000 tons. The Rubber Reserve Company (which was set up for the purpose of establishing such reserves)Reuter. - 93 words
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Article225 1940-08-22 3 VHE natural disappointment of the 4 stockholders of Linggi Plantations over the revision of the dividend Is not lessened by the fact that the Initially proposed 7% per cent, distribution would have tmen well within the profits now shown In the report for last year, writes the Financial225 words
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Article103 1940-08-22 3 DAUB AUSTRALIAN GOLD MINING output for the four weeks ended Aug. 17 is. given as follows: “Crushing- No. 562 Battery treated 7,095 tons of ore returning 1.012 ounces of bullion equivalent to 958 ounces 0! fine gold. Retreatment Plant treated 11.005 tons of tailings producing 565 ounces of103 words
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Article43 1940-08-22 3 T*HE official price of tin in Singapore 1 on Aug. 15 was $132.75 per picul of 133 l/3rd lb. on Aug. 16 $132.75; on Aug. 17 $132 50; on Aug. 19 $132%; on Aug. 20 $132%; on Aug. 21 $132%.43 words
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Article276 1940-08-22 3 Issued by the Malayan Sharebrokers' Association. Singapore, Aug. 20. i> p.m. Book* rotaJ far Company Dividend Close Date Ex Die financial vew rw Payable Dote to date Austral Amal 3d Austral Malay 3d. 113 bonus Bept. 2 Sept. 13 Sept 3 20% Batu Selangor 7*4% Aug276 words
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125 1940-08-22 3 .—Reuter. London, Aug. 19. rpHE Colonial Office Announced toA day an additional agreement for the purchase by the United States of further stocks of rubber in this country. The effect of the agreement is that as soon as.—Reuter. - 125 words
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Article84 1940-08-22 3 RUBBER harvests for July are reported as follows: lb. United Patani 286,617 Malakoff 224,700 Taiping 139.912 Sungei Batu 67,500 Windsor 30,643 Foothills 36,200 Kuala Muda 204.382 Val d’Or 44,218 Gadek 78.000 Kuala Sidlm 112,023 Bassett 27,240 Gordon 27,000 Bukit Tambun 27,680 Bertam Consolidated 263,742 Alor Gajah84 words
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Article140 1940-08-22 3 TTHOUOH revenue of the Tavoy Tin Dredging Corporation, a Burma producer, rose in the calendar tear 1939 from £165.606 to £237,663, net profit is no more than £2,964, against £1.024. The opportunity has been taken to write off against profits £23,813 of special expenditure, &c. Depreciation and tax140 words
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