The Straits Budget, 5 December 1940
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The Straits Budget
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Title Section28 1940-12-05 1 The Straits Budget BEING THE WEEKLY ISSUE OF THE STRAITS TIMES (ESTABLISHED NEARLY A CENTURY. 1 No. 4321. SINGAPORE. THURSDAY. DECEMBER 5, 1940. Price 26 cts., (S.S. Cum-myh^j28 words
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Article1458 1940-12-05 1 *pHE week’s collections for The War Fund total $94,845, of which $78,037.74 cents were contribu tions to the Churchill Birthday Spitfire Fund. As mentioned last week this special fund was opened by the Straits Times to raise funds to make a birthday present of Spitfires to1,458 words
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Article, Illustration37 1940-12-05 1 This is an artist’s impression of the neic American President Line’s round-the-world luxury liner President Jackson which is due to arrive in Singapore on Dec. 20 on her maiden voyage out East37 words
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Article1099 1940-12-05 1 mcie day-dreaming Straits Times. Ncv. 28. Blu. i;(*t• has already been made i)ijs column to that extremely body, the Committee to IBu-nd America by Aiding the 18:.'.'. Starting from very small IB: innings in the early days of the ’ins committee is now extend|H activities beyond the shoresmcie day-dreaming – Straits Times. Ncv. 28. - 1,099 words
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Article957 1940-12-05 1 tion of this point.—Straits Times. Nov. 29. Miners throughout Malaya must have read with some satisfaction reports of the announcement by the British Resident ol Perak in the Perak State Council that the Government was prepared to spend money on. and to carry out prospecting for tintion of this point.—Straits Times. Nov. 29. - 957 words
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Article1146 1940-12-05 2 that is. if Italy is lucky.—Straits Times. Nov. 30. In one of his earliest and most successful radio talks to the people of Malaya, Dr. V. W W. S. Purcell described a Wartime Nightmare in which he saw this country under domination of the Nazis. He gavethat is. if Italy is lucky.—Straits Times. Nov. 30. - 1,146 words
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Article1166 1940-12-05 2 aenver against Italy —straits Times. Dec. 2. So far there is no indication that the frenzied efforts of Hitler, Ribbentrop and Ciano to cajole or bully Spain into abandoning her non-belligerent attitude have made any appreciable progress. Franco’s Foreign Minister, Suner, is back in Madrid afteraenver against Italy —straits Times. Dec. 2. - 1,166 words
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Article1173 1940-12-05 3 Straits Times. Dec. 3 At the moment when Mr. L. Rayman. President of the Singapore Municipal Commissioners, was making his stirring appeal on behalf of The War Fund on Friday last, cheques and cash contributions were reaching the Straits Times office at such a rate that we fellStraits Times. Dec. 3 - 1,173 words
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Article1134 1940-12-05 3 to their happiness.—Straits Times, Dec. 4. It took tlie threat of woiid domination by the Germans to make a large number of people realize that Great Britain, in her role of Mistress of the Seas, was in reality the champion of the Freedom of theto their happiness.—Straits Times, Dec. 4. - 1,134 words
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Article153 1940-12-05 4 Admiration of the effort oy the Chinese students in Hong Kong to raise money for relief purposes in Britain as well as in China, was expressed by Miss Helen Morton, vicechairman of the World Student Christian Federation, who arrived in Singapore on Saturday. A “good amount”153 words
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Article, Illustration72 1940-12-05 4 Major and Mrs. John M. Rogan after their icedding at St. Andrew's Cathedral on Saturday. Mrs. Rogan teas formerly Miss Agatha Anne Clarke the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bernard F. Clarke of Renqlet. Cameron Highlands and Major Rogan, of the R. A. M. C., is the son,—Straits Times picture. - 72 words
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64 1940-12-05 4 THE Straits Times understands that Capt. O. L. Hancock. Inspector of Prisons, S.S. and F.M.S.. has joined the Royal Air Force in Singapore. Capt. Hancock has been Inspector of Prisons since 1930 when he arrived from the Gold Coast where he was Director of Prisons.64 words
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DOMESTIC OCCURRENCES
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Article86 1940-12-05 4 BLOCK.—At General Hospital, Singapore, on 20th November to Ada. wife of S Condi* G. Block R.1.A.5.C.. a daughter. CARBONELL. —At Johorr Bahru on November 25th. to Dargen, wife of W.L.R Carbonell. a son. GLEESON. —At General Hospital. Johorc, on the 30th November. 1940, to Isobel, wife of C. R.86 words
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Article142 1940-12-05 4 LEE —TAN.—The engagement is announced between Mr. Lee Cheng Tian second son of Mrs. Lee Kim Bock and the late Mr. Leo Kim Bock to Miss Tan Seok Lee (Lily) the eldest daughter of Mr. Mrs. Tan Yonj Lee of Malacca. The marriage will take place in Malacca in142 words
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Article79 1940-12-05 4 TAN—BENG. —The marriage of Mr. Tan Kwan Seng eldest son of Mrs. and Dr. Tan Seng Tee, J.P., M.C.. M.B.E. (Malacca) and Miss Beng Boey Gay. third daughter of Mrs. and Mr. Beng Saik Geok. Produce A Rubber broker of Messrs. Harrisons Barker Co.. Ltd.. Singapore was celebrated in79 words
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Article502 1940-12-05 4 Leaders— H Amoiican Aid H Malaya’s Hidden WealU 1 B] The Golden Age B Where Spain May strike 2 H Allot her Appeal 2 HI The Freedom Oi The Se 3 m r 3 rmanual Supplement Financial and Commerce. oWs I to date, following pa.*» Malayan General News— I502 words
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Article21 1940-12-05 4 Mr. T. P. S. Sundaram. a. of of the Rubber Research lnM Malava. Kuala Lumpur, has t pointed assistant secretary Institute.21 words
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Obituary45 1940-12-05 4 DEATHS On 12th November, of Malaria, in Burma. Thomas Lindsay Willan. Geologist and Mining Engineer, beloved husband of Irene J. D. Willan. London, formerly of Malaya and Australia. SETH.—At the General Hospital. S’porc John Phillip Seth at 9 a.m. on Nov. 27 Aged 67 years.45 words
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693 1940-12-05 5 "WO Chinese made a daring attempt in a crowded Singapore street at noon on Monday to escape with 5.100 contained in a bag which they had snatched from693 words
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Article33 1940-12-05 5 London, Pec. J. THE Netherlands Indies has provided another two Spitfires in addition to the seven machines which they presented as a birthday gift to Mr. Winston Churchill —Reuter.33 words
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234 1940-12-05 5 DV a policy oj veiling stocks Irom the Rice Poo] against the purchases made c.v Government, the Food Controller has been able to keep the price eo Thai rice at a low level, in spite of the neavy increases which234 words
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Article161 1940-12-05 5 AN official telegram from Lord Lloyd, the Secretary of State for the Colonies, Just revived in Malaya, states: “To help in the urgently needed relief at C’ovi ntry arrangements were made for a mobile canteen to be put into immtdiatc serrice in the city as a gift161 words
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Article54 1940-12-05 5 'From Our Own Correspondent» Bangkok, Doc. 2. SIR Victor Sassoon, who is flying to China, arrived yesterday altei noon and immediately proceeded to i ho races where he was in time to see the Thai D* rby run and later was a guest at the54 words
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263 1940-12-05 5 A LL 1 can *‘ay now Is that we shall **have to get down t'j it,” was the only statement made by Mr H. Nor,h-Hunt, Malaya’s chief delegate to the Eastern group conference recently concluded at New Delhi, on his return263 words
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233 1940-12-05 5 j CEVEN new American luxury Jine*.s which are t«> replace vessels now tiufumf in the American President Lines’ round-the-world service will call at Singapore in tin* near lutnre in the course ot their maiden voyages. The first ol fhe new vessels, tin233 words
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Article104 1940-12-05 5 •From Out Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Doc. 3 ls to tackle the problem of juvenile crime, said Major O M. Kidd, the British Resident, to-day at th«. Budget meeting of the Selnrißor State Council, when he referred to the provision of s3.r>oo in the estimaU-. for104 words
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94 1940-12-05 5 \*R Robert B. Streeper. American consul at Penanß who has been on leave In tha United Stutes for the past three months, arriver* |p Singapore during Uie week-end on hb return to Pcnanr. Mrs. Streeper w‘i; he relurnlnif In the middle of Decernl)ei94 words
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Article1129 1940-12-05 6 (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Dec. 2. HETAILS of gifts of money alleged to have been made to A. H. M. Cretch, Inspector of Mines, Perak, were given to the Commission of Inquiry investigating1,129 words
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63 1940-12-05 6 THE Indian Daily Mail, published by Mr. G. Sarangapany. editor of the Tamil Murasu, Singapore, is the latest addition to the ranks of the Englishlanguage newspapers in Singapore. This new journal, consisting of four pages and priced at two cents a copy, awes the63 words
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Article36 1940-12-05 6 Mrs Tan Soo Bin. who went to Australia three months ago on holiday, re aimed frjm Sydney on Monday. Her daughter Mary whom she took to Australia with her. is still In Sydney continuing her education.36 words
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291 1940-12-05 6 (From Our Own Correspondent) Malacca, Dec. 2. “YOU must realize that you form 1 a link binding the ties ol friendship which have existed between Great Britain and China for a long time and that all of you have a duty to perform291 words
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67 1940-12-05 6 r[E Ladies’ Aid Society of the Tamil Methodist Church. Singapore, has paid $768.50 to the Malaya Patriotic Fund. This is naif ol the gross proceeds of the concert which was held a few weeks ago In the Victoria Theatre. The Society is grateful to67 words
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362 1940-12-05 6 “117 E Indians who live in Malaya feel proud that wo are not behind other nationalities *in providing means to win the war.” declare 30 prominent. Singapore Indians who are signatories to a circular entitled “A Call To Indians.” “The war is362 words
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358 1940-12-05 6 THAT people abroad gained a false impression of th.. <1=,,,, done by air raids on Britain through news, photom-5 and newsreels was stressed by the Governor of tlu- St Settlements, Sir Shenton Thomas, in an interview given358 words
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155 1940-12-05 6 i From Our Own Correspondent 1 Kuala Lumpur. Dec. 2 'THERE was a sequel to a fatal car crash in Batu Road on Oct N in which a European was killed, wnei* A E. Carey Foster, appeared to-oa before Mr. G. L.155 words
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78 1940-12-05 6 (From Our Own Corresponded Kuala Lumpur. N ()V Amendments to the v) [o6 articles of association 11(1 by the designation ot associaw. p fellowship and honorary rXtr members, were passed at an ber ordinary general meeting <>. r of the Incorporated Society f to-day. The78 words
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632 1940-12-05 7 INVESTIGATIONS are being made locally which may be of permanent value to Malaya’s palm and coconut oil industries —severely hit by the war on account of the loss632 words
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Article57 1940-12-05 7 ALOW incidence of smallpox and cholera in Eastern ports is reported in the League of Nations health bulletin for the week ending Nov. 23. All ports also continue to be free of human plague for well over four months. In Hong Kong and Shanghai deaths57 words
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Article62 1940-12-05 7 Mr. P. P. Webb, of the clerical staff of the Supreme Court, Johore Bahru, has Joined the S.S. Police as Probationary Asiatic Inspector. He was entertained to tiffin by his colleagues on Saturday. He is an old boy of the Johore English College where he captained the cricket t am62 words
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267 1940-12-05 7 JRRIGATION engineers in Malaya are thankful to have had the eight years in which the Drainage and Irrigation Department has been In existence, to improve their experience and technique to promote new irrigation schemes on an ever-widening scale so as267 words
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Article29 1940-12-05 7 After serving for 22 years in the Jo ho re Public Works Department, Mr. K. Rajangnm. Anti-malarial Superintendent, Johore Bahru, has been granted two months’ leave prior to retirement.29 words
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326 1940-12-05 7 MEARLY 2,000 children and adults will be given a Christmas treat by the Rotary Club on Dec. 20 at the New World amusement park lent special!'’ for the occasion by the pro- prietors. As ip previous years, the Salvation Army is organizing the326 words
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595 1940-12-05 7 THE Singapore China Relief Fund Committee will organize the sale of flowers, buttonholes and flags, and fairs at the Great World, Happy World and New World in its one-day campaign on Saturday for contributions to the595 words
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104 1940-12-05 7 ALTHOUGH .several tenders have been received tor the purchase nf the A 13 Brewery In Alexandra Road the fate of th° brewery is still undecided. The Straits Times, understands that a decision may be taken by Government ‘‘fairly soon.** The $1,000,000 brewerv104 words
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Advertisement41 1940-12-05 7 FOR SALE Second-hand Delco Lighting Set Model 25C1, Type No. 4009, 2500 Watt, 110 Volt Combini'tion Automatic and Battery Charging Delco-Light Enginegenerator. Suitable for factor\ or large house. Also Oiling Fu| w HO Volt D. C. li(,x X, Straits Budget, Spore.41 words
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1251 1940-12-05 8 PETITIONERS representing various interests in the FM.S. have issued a memorandum opposing income tax which it is proposed to send to the Secretary ot State for the Colonies through the High Commissionei for the Malay States. The petition1,251 words
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188 1940-12-05 8 Government is widening the scope of applications for enrolment in the Local Defence Corps by raising 4 he age limit for British European applicants from 54 to 60 in cases where the Commander may u e his discretion This decision is188 words
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92 1940-12-05 8 i From Our Owe Correspondent i Johwre Bahru, Dec. 1. “I DO not Know why I. killed my wife. 1 Shi was very devoted to me. I wish 1 may be cut into pieces.” said a Tamil, Govindnsamv, in a statement from the92 words
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Article386 1940-12-05 8 Singapore, Nov. 29. THE joint committee set up by the Governments of 1 the Straits Settlements and the Federated Malay States to study certain problems in connection with income tax which are common to both administrations, is now drawing up its report. Its conclusions386 words
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571 1940-12-05 8 APPRECIATION of the thoughtfulness of Malayan- i n all eating help for St. Dunstan’s Home for the Blind i> oni t u Malaya Patriotic Fund is contained in a letter from th Chairman of the Home,571 words
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1145 1940-12-05 9 MV own experience over a number of cases of this type is that the finest thing a young accountant in this country uld do tor himself would be to study the Government ivsteni of accounts and get hold of1,145 words
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Article85 1940-12-05 9 THE attention of the public is Invited In an official communique to the fact that tiie formalities necessitated by censorship sometimes lead to letters, etc., for overseas failing to secure despatch by mails for which they are intended, even though posting Is effected in what would appear to85 words
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Article, Illustration30 1940-12-05 9 A typical Indian pilot, bearded and with turban head-dress, seen on arrival at a London station recently Note the RA F. badge which is attached to his turban.30 words
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207 1940-12-05 9 UOW Chinese and Indian settlers in the Chuah Settlement, in Negri Sembilan, exchange stock rearing ideas is described in the latest issue oi the Malayan Agricultural Journal The Settlement is probably unlqu” |in Malaya, says the article. It is composed oi a compm207 words
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388 1940-12-05 9 i (From Our Own Correspondent) Ipoh. Nov. 27. CHE Ahmad Zainudin bin Karun. sitting as Coroner, to-day delivered his finding in the inquiry into the circumstances of a serious fire which broke out at 138. Brewster Road, Ipoh. on the night388 words
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330 1940-12-05 9 •from A Special ('orrespondfiit Penang, Dec. 2. DKNANC! now almost rivals Singapore in outward signs fit defence j rej «redness. A pari from purely military and naval activities, the civilian community is doing its utmost to contribute to330 words
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258 1940-12-05 9 AFTER the recent revere raid, on Coventry, Salvation At my mobile» canteen were the hr.st to ranch the bomb'll ureas, and five canteen- supplied i-.v.cu:» workers and homeles people throughout the emergency 'I his news ha: Just reached Singapore. In London.258 words
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Article72 1940-12-05 9 !eut< London, Dec. 1. ADKAIII and a wedding within 24 hour-, in the family r*f Sir Cecil Cdmenti. f ormcr Ooveinm <,♦ the Straits Settlements, ar* 1 lPounced to-day. P Ivmg-OlLcer K M Clemei.ti Sir op'dj'.s only :nti married Miss Susan Pelham. Ihe youngest d.iughtei ut! !eut< : - 72 words
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Article, Illustration1077 1940-12-05 10 THE public can provide funds “with both hands out *of the happy abundance of their war-time wealth, sai Mr. L. Rayman, President of the Municipal Commissioners, at last week’s meeting of the Board when he appealed to1,077 words
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Article64 1940-12-05 10 TWO old Malacca Straits-born Chinese families were united by the marriage recently of Mr. Tan Kwan Seng, eldest son of Dr. and Mrs. Tan Seng Tee and Miss Bing Boey Gay, third daughter of Mr Bens Saik Gook. produce and rubber broker to M'ssis. Harrisons. Barker Co.,64 words
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498 1940-12-05 10 IMPROVEMENT TRUST TRAFFIC SUGGESTIONS nUBBING Mr. E. J. Bennett's criticism of the attitude of the manager of the Singapore Improvement Trust to certain traffic suggestions as the “wrong slant/' the Municipal President, Mr. L. Rayman, at last week's meeting of the Commissioners pointed out that what Mr. Bennett had said498 words
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Article184 1940-12-05 10 SUB-LT. E. E. F. PEAL. R.N.V.R., was acquitted in the traffic court by Mr. C. H. Whitton. last week, on a charge of causing the death, by negligent driving, of Mohamad Eusop bin Haji Omar, on Serangoon Road, opposite Bidadari Cemetery, about 7 p.m. on Oct 12.184 words
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Article57 1940-12-05 10 —Reuter. Batavia. Nov. 30. THE Netherlands Indies is making Mr. Winston Churchill a birthday present of seven Spitfires. Cabling to Lord Beaverbrook, Minister for Aircraft Production, the Spitfire Fund organizers state: “We are remitting to Mr. Churchill t: 35,000 and ask that planes be christened after—Reuter. - 57 words
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326 1940-12-05 10 “0 UR tour 01 Australia was U significant than one *o! imagine, as it paved the way for rV closer ties that have now hr established between Thailand -2 Australia,” declared Mom Manich Jumsai, secretary 0 f Thai goodwill mission which arrived back326 words
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Article129 1940-12-05 10 TAN GUAN SOON, former salesman .n 1 a sundry goods store in Upper cu'.ar Road, was sentenced to f months' rigorous impnsonm.nl third court las. week on a clu r 1 committing criminal breach m of $2,103.32 which had n,ri. to him as a salesman. A bml129 words
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Article49 1940-12-05 10 f From Our Own Correspond;.; Kuala Lumpur > M g ACCORDING to yesterday Gazette. Capt. A. Arbut F.M.S. Volunteer Force lias to the rank of Major. Captain W G. Smith of m 1 Volunteer Force has also been the rank of Major. Both prom from Nor. 1.49 words
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Article36 1940-12-05 10 I poll. A LARGE number of those wh<’ f A rolled in the newly-formed i Defence Corps saw service in the is understood. d Seventy members have already u.. more applications are still coninu36 words
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360 1940-12-05 11 MEASURES to eradicate the opium evil may be JV1 intensified by the Chinese in Malaya. It is expected that the drive will extend far beyond individual efforts; it may even be the subject360 words
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Article186 1940-12-05 11 •From Our Own Correspondent) Malacca, Nov. 28. pONVICTED on a charge of criminal breach of trust in respect of a typewriter, A. A. Pillay, a 24-year-old Indian with two previous convictions or theft, was sentenced to a fine or si 00. or, In default, three186 words
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Article62 1940-12-05 11 M 1 H. T. Bennett, divisional manin Singapore of Cable and r less has been appointed that mnanv’s representative in Egypt and ••■i.sioiul manager for the Eastern diterranean. He will be leaving for ,ii: new post shortly. p p. Bennett is succeeded by Mr. W. llCK62 words
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288 1940-12-05 11 FIRE ENGINE SPRINKLER Novel Combined Ford Product THE first, combined Ford V-8 fire- engine and road sprinkler (water cart) of its kind in Malaya has been designed and built in Singapore by the Ford Motor Company (Malaya) Ltd A British invention, an outstanding leature of this new fire engine is288 words
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136 1940-12-05 11 THE measures recently taken for the defence of Singapore have inevitably caused loss and inconvenience to owners of private property. particularly along the sea iront. states an official communique. Under the Defence Regulations such owners may. in some cases, be eligible for the136 words
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358 1940-12-05 11 TEMPORARY organizations have been set up by the Indian Government to carry on the investigational side of the war work discussed during the New Delhi Eastern group conference, stated Sir Walter Massy Greene, leader of the Australian delegation to the conference, on358 words
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Article, Illustration40 1940-12-05 11 The new $l9OjDOO Tanjong Pagar Customs division headquarters and living quarters which have been erected in Keppel Road. The Tanjong Pagar division moved into this building on Sunday.—Straits Times picture —Straits Times picture.—Straits Times picture. - 40 words
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304 1940-12-05 11 A NEW building costing $190,000 to become the headquarters of the Tanjong Pagar customs division as well as the Jiving quarters for its revenue officers, has been erected in Keppel Road. The Tanjong Pagar customs division, which304 words
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181 1940-12-05 11 Lithographers ltd. had their appn- it Mon to Increase the n nt of the godown In Wttlllch Street dismissed by the Rent Board last week. Representing Lithographers Ltd., Mr. W. McMullan, director and manager, stated that the godown had been rented by Standard Engineering181 words
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Article29 1940-12-05 11 Mr. O. R S. Bateman has b«'on apt)olnt**d to bo chairman of the Hoard of Visiting Justices, 8lnKa|K)ro in place i f Mr J A Clarke, who has resigned29 words
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Article, Illustration90 1940-12-05 12 Subject to satisfactory tenders being received, the Singapore Improvement Trust proposes to build 17 deiached houses, of the type shoivn above at the Dorset Road end of f he old race course. Each house will have a sitting out porch and its own90 words
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409 1940-12-05 12 CALVAGING of the cargo from the wreck of the 4,914-ton Norwegian motor ship Hoegh Transporter, which sank in a protective minefield in Singapore Harbour on the night ot Oct. 3, last year, has almost been completed, without a single409 words
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178 1940-12-05 12 CENTZNCE of death was passed by Mr. Justice Pedlow at the Assizes last week on a young Sikh police constable. Amrik Singh, on a charge of murdering a fellowconstable. Harbajan Singh, at the barracks at Pearl’s Hill. The jury returned a majority178 words
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431 1940-12-05 12 IJOW a police inspector obtained a statement from a young Chinese woman who had taken caustic soda and was unable to speak, by asking her questions and receiving replies in the form of head and hand motions, was explained in the Singapore Coroner’s court431 words
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304 1940-12-05 12 EARTH FALLS NUMEROUS On Road Between Tapah Ringlet From Our Special Corn :t, n(l( Tanah Rata v DRIVING up or down Cur.-.o;- Qn L~ lands road Is s ill a h steeplechase, althougn rwjj j., have been working on the sin. c the serious lands! 'J* Saturday Between Rmglet and304 words
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251 1940-12-05 12 HOLLANDER S POEM AIDS SPITFIRE FUND THE following poem which is entitled One Spitfire a Day keeps Hitler Away Is published by the Netherlands Indies aviation journal Luchtvaar. which encourages “everybody to give as much as they can to the Spitnre Fund.” The particular poet of this verse, «p wrote251 words
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60 1940-12-05 12 K.L.’ s RECORD POPPY DAY COLLECTIONS (From Our Own Corresponded Kuala. Lumpur. N TN spite of various other calls. A Lumpur has responded well to Day appeal this year. So far it > that over $21,000 has been oil»' there Is every reason to believe t.m effort will result In60 words
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321 1940-12-05 13 in Johore ha reported success with a new type of electric fencing which seems to offer the most practical and successful solution to the problem of keeping marauding elephants from newly planted areas. Already more than Johore estates have321 words
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189 1940-12-05 13 From Our Own Correspondent) Ipoh, Nov. 25. AS a result of heavy rains during the past week, the Perak River 1 again in spate and certain areas m Kuala Kangsar are affected by Hoods. The water reached five in shophouses near the river,189 words
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Article43 1940-12-05 13 1 tom Our Own Correspondent) Bangkok, Nov. 24. A N ORDER W as issued by the Thai police to-day prohibiting Press I'lihlicity on military movements •»»hI several changes in army per'•miel which have been announced h,r Pn icrgcncy purposes.43 words
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176 1940-12-05 13 'FHE spirit of Christmas will be brought to the doors of many homes in Singapore—and two war charities should benefit considerably—through a scheme launched by the Singapore Dutch Choir. They will tour Singapore on four nights singing English and Dutch176 words
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Article111 1940-12-05 13 ‘From Our Own Correspondent» Bangkok. Nov 29 A COMMUNIQUE issued by the Thai High Command to-day states that shortly before noon five French planes violated territory on the border, and fired on people with machine-guns, wounding a man and a woman. Bombs were also dropped, wounding111 words
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395 1940-12-05 13 (From Our Own Correspondent) Ipoh, Nov. 25. OVER 1.000 Chinese from all ovci Perak assembled at Pusing yesterday. when they held a memorial service to commemorate faur Perak Chinese, who were killed In action in China while fighting against the Japanese. Those395 words
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Article, Illustration279 1940-12-05 13 (From Our Own Correspondent) Ipoh. Nov. 26. lyiß C. Alma Baker, C.8.E., the Perak planter and miner, has leceived a souvenir plaque from the Air Ministry, thanking him for his personal gift of four Spitfires to the Itoyal Air Force. The279 words
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Article67 1940-12-05 13 THE death occurred at the General Hospital on Friday of Father Felix Morin at the r-gr of 49 years. Father Morin was a French pi i« >t of th Procure des Missions Et'angeres. and had been in this country for nearly 10 years. The funeral service took67 words
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767 1940-12-05 13 yHAT he was beaten up in front of the Straits Cabaret in Anson Road on Nov. 8 by a number of Chinese, the chief aggressor being a tall, broad-shouldered man who, he was afterwards told, was the cabaret proprietor’s son and767 words
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Article, Illustration462 1940-12-05 14 “A GOOD Chinese —one who loves his mothei country —can be a good British subject at the same time. In fact, a good Chinese makes a better British subject, for he can understand better than anyone462 words
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Article124 1940-12-05 14 THE Master Attendant, Siraits Settlements, and the Director of Civil Aviation have been appointed competent authorities under the Defence Regulations to exercise powers concerning measures for the safety of ships and aircraft. Coder thĕ regulation, the Governor may. if it appears to him to be124 words
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238 1940-12-05 14 UELP for the Malayan pineapple canning industry comes from time to time from the military authorities, who place large contracts on each occasion. Although these orders represent only a proportion of the total pack, the help given to the industry is, nevertheless, valuable.238 words
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Article180 1940-12-05 14 |ki|R. Arthur Perry, of Maison Vogue, 1 1 High Street, is the originator of a big appeal for blankets and clothes for air raid victims at Home. He has been moved to start this drive mainly by letters from his sister In England telling of180 words
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Article56 1940-12-05 14 Mr. Yates McDaniel, of the Associated Press with headquarters in Hong Kong, has arrived in Singapore in the course of a tour of south-eastern Asia. Mr. McDaniel has spent a fortnight in Indo-China. two weeks in Thailand, about the same period in Burma and has travelled along the Burma Road.56 words
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Article49 1940-12-05 14 AN arts and crafts exhibition was held at the Radln Mas School last week, followed by the annual distribution of prizes by Mrs. R. w. Watson-Hyatt. Among those present were Mr. P. F. Howitt, inspector of schools. Mr. P. Samuel, group supervisor and Miss K. O. Knapp, primary supervisor.49 words
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615 1940-12-05 14 A SUNDRY goods shop prom n Tan Boon Nia. w O *3" ct()r f 0 nine months rigorous imL Ced went, and his Choi and Yeo K» c Ke:i" ,1' months' rigorous iinnih, each, when they pleaded u n,?? the Singapore criminal615 words
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Article27 1940-12-05 14 Mr. Justice Hanafi. Chief Mal.ij a Ked&h. lias resumed duty and Mr. Harun, who has been cting "or returned to his substantive appoln Second Malay Judge. Kedah27 words
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Advertisement34 1940-12-05 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 FAVOUR OF YOUR PATRONAGE H. O. WASER. GENERAL MANAGER.34 words
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354 1940-12-05 15 CHAMPION of public interests, Mr. S. B. Tan has been re-elected a nominee of the Singapore Chinese Chamber I) Commerce on the Municipal Commission. This follows a fcanimous decision taken by the board of directors of354 words
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140 1940-12-05 15 FLYING- OFFICER H. D. T. Leach, of the R.A.F., was acquitted in the traffic court last week before Mr. C. H. Whitton on a charge of failing to give to the police the name and address of the driver of his car after an alleged140 words
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Article, Illustration23 1940-12-05 15 A new picture of Major General D. C. Freyberg, V.C., who commands the New Zealand forces in the Middle East.23 words
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130 1940-12-05 15 (From Our Own Correspondent) Malacca, Nov. 27. jy|YSTERY surrounds the death of a pretty 20-year-old Chinese girl a hose body was found lying on the beach at Tanjong Bruas, the seaside resort, by a Malay fisherman on the morning of Oct. 23.130 words
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Article46 1940-12-05 15 THE death occurred m Burma on Nov. 12 of Mr. Thomas Lindsay Willan. a geo;s t and mining engineer who was with 1 'imU>-Oriental in Ipoh from 1930 to 1932 is survived by his widow who is now in mdon.46 words
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Article, Illustration28 1940-12-05 15 A scene in a ruined Italian fort .n the Western Desen now in British hands after fierce shelling Britisn infantry entering the fort.28 words
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470 1940-12-05 15 CFFORTS to make Malaya less and less dependent on imported rice are being continued. In the lower Perak area of Sungei Manik, irrigation work is going ahead at four times the peace-time tempo, and it is470 words
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199 1940-12-05 15 MALAYAN Chinese have made arrangements for a big drive for funds to alleviate distress among women and child victims of air raids on Britain. The drive will be launched on Dec. 7 throughout Malaya. The199 words
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161 1940-12-05 15 DETAILS Of a $10,000,000 scheme to develop Yunnan Province were given by Mr. Aw Boon Haw. the Malayan Chinese philanthropist, on hLs return to Singapore from Hong Kong Mr. Aw stated that a corporation was being established with a capital161 words
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Article74 1940-12-05 15 JLfit I) G. Pritchard. I**put\ Director o’ Air Paid Precautions, Jolmre has been npiKxiited tei perform the duties of Directo; ot A:: Raid Pt tut Johoi I At Birch 11 A. it. P Dlr»cU»; I. tx < gianted leave and l»a tlierefore ielin r |iii.-ht-d74 words
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1574 1940-12-05 16 By Our Planting Correspondent ANE problem that has Riven planters a great deal of worry, particularly those in Johore, is how to prevent damage to areas of rubber trees, especially young ones, by wild animals, elephants,1,574 words
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Article162 1940-12-05 16 F r om Our Own Correspondent) A tt Ipoh, Nov. 29. LLEGED to have collected money from his labourers for clerical fees a Chinese, Khui Hen Po. of Tambun, appeared on summons before Mr. P. P. Y. Radcllffe in the Ipoh magistrate’s court to-day. Chui162 words
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360 1940-12-05 16 (From Our Own Correspondent! Johore Bahru. Nov 2fi JELLING the accused that he not believe their story M Justice Manning, at the j ohot Assizes, to-day convicted two Chin' ese. Yap Soh Lim and Yap Sin Ta for- offences under the360 words
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Article105 1940-12-05 16 From Our Own Correspondent J Kuala Lumpur. Nov 28 AT a meeting of the Silangor St Patrick’ Society last night at the Selangor Clutx it was unanimously decided not to celebrate St. Patrick's Day this vear owing to the Mr. T. Malley. the newly elected pnhder.:105 words
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439 1940-12-05 16 THE funeral of the late Mr. John Philip Seth, who died at the General Hospital on the morning of Nov. 27, took place at the Bidadari cemetery the same afternoon [and was very largely attended by relatives and friends. The Rev.439 words
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849 1940-12-05 17 II Singapore, Nov. 21). mil the first time in nearly 20 years, a trained dog was I used by the Singapore police yesterday in an attempt L follow the trail of849 words
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296 1940-12-05 17 A CHINESE who was interrogated by Singapore police in connection with the murder of two Chinese women and a boy in a hut in Henderson Road and had been kept under surveillance, was found hanging in the lavatory of a house in Grange296 words
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Article, Illustration46 1940-12-05 17 Bobby von Gross Essen the matin Pinscher, used in last week's manhunt by the police. He belongs to Inspector G J. Wight, and came from Germany with several police Qualifications as a tracker Straits notice Qualifications as a tracker. Straits Times picture.notice Qualifications as a tracker.— Straits Times picture. - 46 words
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259 1940-12-05 17 lIFE is precious, and there is no more honourable job than yours—to save lives,” declared Capt. N. M. Hashim last week, after he had presented vouchers and A.R.F. badges to members of the second Malay division259 words
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Article82 1940-12-05 17 i From Our Own Correspondent IjK)h. Nov. 2.» DKI'OKK Che Ahmad /.alinidln In the Ipo*. i set-ond maghtiule's court this afternooi W I- White, a Jurkey. made u xucce.s.sfu' claim attains! Chum? Cheung of Cheinor to. v;l r >.44 t>:*iii|< for damages sustained by tn> c ar82 words
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87 1940-12-05 17 \\f H AT ilia, well |)tmt i<> be an example to ili* 1 < them l> p.ovidcd by the *tn..f the Duf! I> vi-lopmt nt Company t*J in K* ’.anlan f i t i r .mpan> *’sta enclosures have I the naturt ot catti#87 words
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244 1940-12-05 17 From Our Own Correspondent) Johorc Bahrj, Nov 27 A TAMIL, Palanisamy, admitted before, Mr. Justice Manning at the Johore Assizes to-day that he was the person who stole $3,000 from the manager’s office at the Oil Palm Plantation Ltd.. Kluang, on the244 words
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Article105 1940-12-05 17 SIR Shenton Thomas, Governor of ihe Straus Settlements, and Lady Thomas, W‘*re guests of honour at an i official dinner given by the acting Governor of Hong Kong L eut G» n E. F Norun when they arrived In that Colony last week Sir105 words
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340 1940-12-05 18 Enemy ’s Big Losses On Albanian Front DUCE’ S ARMOURED FORCE NOW PRACTICALLY USELESS London, Nov. 26. TOUR Italian divisions, it is estimated, have so far been cut T up and destroyed on the Albanian front since the outbreak of the war, Reuter was informed last night, cables Maurice Lovell,340 words
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121 1940-12-05 18 London, Nov. 26. RELIGIOUS persecution in Poland, contrary to German-inspired reports, is being steadily intensified, according to reliable circles in London. It is stated that 400 Polish Catholic priests have been deported to Germany. Many of them have been executed and the remainder placed121 words
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90 1940-12-05 18 no wji u v -Reuter. London, Nov. 25. 'T'HE new Prime Minister of Northern Ireland will be Mr. John Miller Andrews, who has been Minister of Finance in the Northern Ireland Cabinet since 1037. Mr. Andrews will continue in his old office of Minister ofno wji u v -Reuter. - 90 words
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101 1940-12-05 18 —Reuter. London Nov 26. r pHE breakdown of Axis 44collaboration” in the air tear over Britain had one curious sequel writes Reuter's air correspondent An escort of Italian fighters sent over the Channel recently to protect the German bombers teas so badly handled by British fighters—Reuter. - 101 words
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69 1940-12-05 18 —Reuter. London, Nov. 25. CANADA is increasing her output of munitions. It was announced today that the present programme will provide enough material to fill all the shells and mines made in Canada and send large quantities of explosives to the United States for filling shells—Reuter. - 69 words
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416 1940-12-05 18 Reuter. London, Nov. 25. 'pHE present war was the most costly the world had ever known, declared Sir Kingsley Wood, the Chancellor of the Exchequer, in Glasgow to-day. Arms had grown, ane were growing, even more complicated and expensive, he continued. Conquest ofReuter. - 416 words
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Article257 1940-12-05 18 -Reuter. London, Nov •>-, GERMANY is still trying to represent her oppression u other countries as merely incidental to the «ettino' 01 the “new order in Europe, but the people in the occl2 territories know what-Reuter. - 257 words
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285 1940-12-05 18 ■•—Reuter. London. Nov. 26. Development oi bomber support for the British army in the field has reached a stage where the method? throughout are being applied and actually, though cn a limited scale, being tested out against the Italians■•—Reuter. - 285 words
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46 1940-12-05 18 U.S. CHARGE D’ AFFAIRES TO ROME APPOINTED Reuer. New York N' v MR. ALEXANDER KIRK i* > pointed United Sta T> d’AITaires in Rome wit:; ccntl:-* rank. Mr. Kirk was u.i Charge d’Affaires in Berlin He has already left for L. en route to the It ah*'Reuer. - 46 words
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143 1940-12-05 18 Reuter. Chungking, Nov. 25. T'HE right to purchase the whole of French Indo-China's rubber output from December onwards and an exclusive interest in the development of that country's natural resources are demanded by Japan, according to the Central Daily News, theReuter. - 143 words
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33 1940-12-05 18 —Reuter. London, Nov. 26. MR. Anthony Eden, the War Secretary, announced to-day that the Army is releasing 3,000 building operators at the request of the Ministry of Works.—Reuter.—Reuter. - 33 words
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Article398 1940-12-05 19 London, Nov. 27. CINCL the outbreak of war British output of war equip* ment had been more than trebled and some fighting material quadrupled, but the Government was determined not to rest on its oars. Further acceleration398 words
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145 1940-12-05 19 Knock Italy Out Of The War’ —Hore-Belisha Knock Italy out of the war” was demand by the former Minister of Mr. Leslie Hcre-Bolisha, in a cri"Oi of Mr. Greenwocd's speech, “'h. he said, did not contain a i< constructive suggestion. T r Hore-Belisha argued that British Allied tonnage wat being145 words
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48 1940-12-05 19 Washington, Nov. 29. 1 Cudahy, United States, Ambassador Belgium, has personally tendered his ’o President Roosevelt, vte ks ago, Mr. Cudahy made a nt when on a visit to London defendK Leopold, and he was subsequently d ro Washington for consultations.— 'hr48 words
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Article111 1940-12-05 19 London, Nov. 27. AN announcement that between now and next June there will be an enormous call-up for service in the Navy, Army and Air Force was made in the House of Commons to-day by the Minister of Labour, Mr. Ernest Bevin.—Reuter. The Straits Times London111 words
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Article122 1940-12-05 19 -Reuter. London, Nov. 27. FIGURES of British overseas trade show an increase of nearly £230.000.000 during the first ten months of this year, compared with the same period last year, which included eight months of peace. Overseas trade was up by nearly €140.000.000. in the first-Reuter. - 122 words
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Article59 1940-12-05 19 —Renter. Shanghai. Nov. '29 ANOTHER contingent of British volunteers for war service sailed yesterday. They consist of men ’orr. Shanghai and Tientsin. This group brings the total of volunteers from Shanghai since the war began to 132. Althougn their destination is unknown, It is understood they—Renter. - 59 words
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179 1940-12-05 19 Reuter. London, Nov. 2l>. THE reduction in losses of British mercantile shipping 1 for the week ending midnight on Nov. 17-18 is indicated in the latest Admiralty statement showing that losses during* that period were a little less than the average for the whole periodReuter. - 179 words
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149 1940-12-05 19 Reuter. London. Nov. 26. THE British Government would 1 eject any proposal for a Chrl.st- mas armistice. This was made clear in the House oi Commons when Mr. Churchill, the Prime Minister, gave a negative reply to a question whether heReuter. - 149 words
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376 1940-12-05 19 Reuter Zurich, Nov. 28. IF a plan to invade Palestine and Egypt through Asia Minor across the Dardanelles ever existed, it has been abandoned owing to Soviet opposition, says the Istanbul correspondent of the NeueReuter - 376 words
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42 1940-12-05 19 370,00 0 CHILDREN ARE MOVED FROM LONDON h**nt<r London, Nov 20 rfK Minl.str r of Health. Mr Malcolm MacDonald. stated ft. day that .*170,000 schoolchildr. n nav be»m sent from fin afcr London to safer ar *a.v. Eighty thousand -hlMmi still remain.h**nt<r - 42 words
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Article137 1940-12-05 19 Reuter. Elizabethvillc «Belgian Congo», Nov. 27 AN official communique on tin* an nouncement of a state of war between Belgium and Italy states “Italy recently committed several hostile acts against the Belgians although she has always declared she did not wish to be in aReuter. - 137 words
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Article207 1940-12-05 20 —Reuter London, Nov. “DROVIDED that Bulgaria does not join or assist either actively or passively the enemies of Great Britain or attack her Allies, it is the intention of the British Government to do its best—Reuter - 207 words
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225 1940-12-05 20 Vansittart Flays The Germans “Men Of Predatory Bellicose Breed" —Reuter. London. Nov 25. “LJITLER is no accident—he is a natural continuous product of a breed which from the dawn of history has been predatory and bellicose.” So declared Sir Robert Vansittart, chiei diplomatic adviser to the government, broadcasting yesterday. He—Reuter. - 225 words
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Article107 1940-12-05 20 Reuter. Cairo, Nov. 27. TTILE Egyptian Defence Minister Younis Pasha Saleh, collapsed and died of heart failure this morning. He was on board a train taking nitn to Gayoum from Cairo to assist King Farouk at the opening ol a new public works project. Tiie deathReuter. - 107 words
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Article31 1940-12-05 20 —Reuter. London, Nov. 28. IT is announced that British forces hav* occupied the Faroe Islands as well as Iceland. Communication between Iceland and German-occupied Denmark is prohibited.—Reuter..—Reuter. - 31 words
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318 1940-12-05 20 —Reuter. London. Nov. 2b. GREEK aircraft successfully bombed Italian concentrations and columns of troops and batteries in action, according to a Greek High Command communique issued at Athens. The Italians are stated to have bombed villages in Epirus. Corfu.—Reuter. - 318 words
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130 1940-12-05 20 Router. London, Nov. 27. THE Admiralty announced last night that the Italian fleet has again avoided action on sighting the British fleet in the Mediterranean. The official communique states that Italian forces, reported to consist of two battleships and accompanied by a large forceRouter. - 130 words
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330 1940-12-05 20 TWO INTENSIVE RAIDS ON TURIN ARSENAL IN 4 DAYS R.A.F. Also Carry Out W idespread Attacks On Nazi Bases Berlin Reuter. London, 0 ■>: THE Royal arsenal at Turin was attacked tor i| u 1 time in four nights by heavy R.A.F. bombers last n u!f t his second attackReuter. - 330 words
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Article81 1940-12-05 20 —Reuter. Canberra, Nov. 28. DRITAIN and Australia will take u appropriate measures to safeguard British and Empire interests in the Pacific should they be endangered as a result of the new Japanese foreign policy. This assurance was given to the House of Representatives today by Sir—Reuter. - 81 words
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272 1940-12-05 20 Reuter. London. Nov. 2<t yilE working people of Liverpoolthe chief sufferers in las: night s severe air raid are showing great fortitude to-day m meeting their personal disasters, troubles and difficulties, writes Cedric Roberts Reuter's special correspondent. Though many are homeless anaReuter. - 272 words
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Article68 1940-12-05 20 RpUt'T London. Nov 2fc Eleven enemy aircraft were down by R.A.F. fighters in a of engagements over Kent vm» afternoon, it is officially announce i Two British fighters were losi both pilots are safe. Several enemy formations c south-east coast, but within l allRpUt'T - 68 words
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37 1940-12-05 20 .—Reuter. London N THE Duke of Kent visited v« Dover defence urea where h-long-range guns. German guns on the other Channel had just ceased firing r. minute bombardment, vher arrived—Reuter..—Reuter. - 37 words
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Article, Illustration1042 1940-12-05 21 I Ix>ndon, Nov. 29. ■THE Italian navy has suffered another heavy r blow. A battleship, a cruiser, and two destroyers were damaged in Wednesday’s action in ■lie eastern part of the western Mediterranean, the British Admiralty announces. I1,042 words
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171 1940-12-05 21 Reuter. Mm don, Nov. 28. COLOGNE—the German railway nerve centre between the north and the provinces and the highway across the Rhine between Germany and occupied West Kurope—has been the subject of heavy British air attackReuter. - 171 words
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217 1940-12-05 21 Reuter London, Nov. 28 '■’HE jK'ople ol Britain must change their habits for the rest of the war. declared Loiri Woolton, the Minister of Flood, speaking at a luncheon ol (he 1 British Refriger ition Council to-day. The BritishReuter - 217 words
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171 1940-12-05 21 *n a variety ot social problems. British Wireless nMidop, Nov. 28. Tin: Speaker <ji t 1 if House •1 1 Com inons announced to day that regretted tr> have to inform tin? llous that Limit. Col.*n a variety ot social problems. British Wireless - 171 words
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227 1940-12-05 21 London. Nov. 29. IIEUT.-GEN Claude John Eyre Auchinlc ck has been appointed Commander-in-Chief, India, in succession to Gen. Sir Robert Cassrls. The appointment is to take effect, early ;n 1941. Th, new C-jmmander-m-Chiel 'joes to Indie ircm th: post of General Officer commanding227 words
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171 1940-12-05 21 -Re utf*r London, Nov. 2ft. T*HE Germans are providing insufficient toed for British prisoners of war Further evidence; to this effect was produced by Mr Anthony Eden, the War Minister in tin* H"U'C of Commons to-day when ho J' dared-Re utf*r - 171 words
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444 1940-12-05 22 London, Nov. 2fi. r* REEK troops have l>een landed, apparently by steamer, in the coastal sector of Albania behind the Italian Hank and have cut off communications with this body444 words
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Article60 1940-12-05 22 Reuter. Washington, Nov. 28. NEGOTIATIONS between Greece and the United States in connection with the purchase of military supplies have resulted in agreements “satisfactory to the Greek Government,” according to Mr. Sumner Welles. Under-Secretary of Stale. Th? conversations took place between the Greek Minister andReuter. - 60 words
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165 1940-12-05 22 —Reuter. London. Nov. 30. CREE French forces under Gen. de Gaulle now include 35.000 trained troops, under arms. 20 warships in service, 1,000 airmen, 160 merchantmen at sea. numerous technicians working in armaments factories which are in full activity—Reuter. - 165 words
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Article39 1940-12-05 22 —Reuter London, Nov. 27. DR Russell Thomas was to-day elected to Parliament unopposed tor Southampton to till the vacancy caused by Sir John Reith’s elevation to the peerage Dr Thomas is described as a National Liberal.—Reuter.—Reuter - 39 words
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46 1940-12-05 22 Washington, Nov. 29. Till' Netherlands Indies Government has made large purchases of tanks and armoured equipment in the United States. The monthly arms report for October shows that the Netherlands Indies obtained export licences valued at over SI 1,000.000. —Reuter.46 words
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170 1940-12-05 22 —Reuter. Washington. Nov. 29. THE British blockade of the Mediterranean has been so effective that the “Italian economic structure has been severely disorganized.” according to a statement issued by ihe United States Department of Agriculture. “The Italian people—Reuter. - 170 words
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131 1940-12-05 22 —Reuter. Zurich. Nov. 28. EVENTS of the past few weeks have proved a great disappointment to Italy and notably increased the Italians’ lack of enthusiasm for the war, according to American travellers arriving here from Italy. The fact that Italians are “feeling a—Reuter. - 131 words
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230 1940-12-05 22 Reuter. C anberra. W- •>« f |'HE British merchantman 'L 1 Brisbane, was sunk in middle of the Indian Ocean days ago by a German raider t announced by Mr. y\ i lm s Australian Navy Minister, vested. The Port Brisbane (8.739 wasReuter. - 230 words
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Article70 1940-12-05 22 Reuter London. D»c 1 THE Fascist oarty is accusing tne Italian army ot incompetence r. the conduct ot the Greek campaignaccording to the Ankara radio It says that Signor Farmacci in Regime Fascista has published a h-tter criticism ot the Italian militate leaders. The announcer declaredReuter - 70 words
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279 1940-12-05 22 -Reuter. London, Nov. 29. FURTHER strong attacks on Italian strongholds by the v\& Air Arm under cover of the Mediterranean fleet "ere announced in an Admiralty communique issued thi< morning, which says that they were carried out simultaneously on Port Laki, in Leros-Reuter. - 279 words
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1083 1940-12-05 23 ily Our Own Correspondent London, Nov. 29. THK grim prospect of a very long 1 war in which victory possibly ;vill lit* hastened by cracking the H m<* front of Germany is increadrgly emphasized in authoritativ-i-ircK**1,083 words
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376 1940-12-05 23 London, Dec. 1. PIERCE fighting is now going on in the sector along the Adriatic coast of Albania In the north of that country, the Greeks have scored their biggest success Koritza by the capture of Pogradec after a stiff battle.376 words
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Article113 1940-12-05 23 London. Dei: 2 THK Hr.Li.sh submarine Triad, of the 1 Trim chi ‘s. l; overdue and must b con dered 1 >.s eccordini? in an Admiralty annouiin incm lip’ stibm.ninc dantmlv penetrauci Oslo b in and sunk a 4 »00 -ton supply .sh'i) on Aonl '2113 words
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Article71 1940-12-05 23 hoodoo 2 will t H- ch< apT fri ru i Tlu.s ami'dmremem <\a. imi ir. Miuetrv !•>>(>'! order p'lhlehci. t >-da\ in which ’hi pile»* «>1 Mlkill Is cdUC**d H M'lltiy I pound ufti r that, d »tr I hr inh'd prices .11! vary (rum 'J71 words
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523 1940-12-05 23 Tokio, Dec. 1. A COMBINATION of international pressure to force Chungking to discontinue hostilities is apparently the chief result anticipated from Japan's formal recognition of the Nanking regime. Mr. Yakichiro Suma. the Foreign Office spokesman, replying to questions regarding the treaty, admitted that523 words
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334 1940-12-05 24 Reuter Washington, Dec. 1. PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT has announced that the United States Government is granting the Chinese Government at Chungking credis totalling U.S. $100,000,000. The President stated that half of the $100,000,000 credits would be made toReuter - 334 words
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Article41 1940-12-05 24 —Reuter. Nairobi. Nov. 27. TIIE entire proceeds of the first East African war loan, which will be floated on Dec. 17, will be loaned to the Imperial Government. This was announced in the legislature here yesterday.—Reuter.—Reuter. - 41 words
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250 1940-12-05 24 .—Reuter. London. Dec. 2. SOUTHAMPTON was raided by considerable forces of enemy aircraft on Saturday night, according to an Air Ministry communique. It was the worst raid experienced yet by that city. The centre of the town was deliberately.—Reuter. - 250 words
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Article145 1940-12-05 24 -Reuter. London, Dec. 1. TWO hundred and twenty-nine enemy aircraft were destroyed over Britain and British waters and over German and German-occupied territory and German waters by the R.A.F. and ground defences during November. This includes 20 Italian aircraft. During tile month 53 British-Reuter. - 145 words
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222 1940-12-05 24 Chinese Jubilant Over U.S. Loan S100,000 Offered For Wang’ s Arrest .—Reuter. Chungking, Dec. 2. /OFFICIAL circles here are jubilant over the United States decision to extend U.S. 5100,000,000 credits to China. This action is interpreted as America’s answer to Japan’s latest move in China, namely granting recognition to the.—Reuter. - 222 words
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421 1940-12-05 24 —Reuter. London, Nov. 29. CTRONCi forces of R.A.F. bombers visited Dusseldorf and Mannheim and attacked gas works, communications and armament factories, including one turning out submarine engines, during the night, it was learned in London thi> morning. Oil and other targets were also—Reuter. - 421 words
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316 1940-12-05 24 —Router New York. Dc c i M R Joseph p. Kennedy st M ITI to-night that he ha, resin his post as Ambassador to Br? J sujr After a conference a -he w* House, Mr. Kennedy made the m e ing statement, on—Router - 316 words
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140 1940-12-05 24 Reuter. London. Dec. 2 UOSTILITY of Dutch students ton wards ihe Germans in Holland is increasing to such an extent that the head of the newly-created Ger-man-controlled Ministry of Culture in Holland has threatened to close more universities iiReuter. - 140 words
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Article56 1940-12-05 24 CHINESE WAR NING ON CHUNGKING R< Ut Chungking. 1' THE Chinese Foreign Minn' Wang Chung-hui, has warning to the powers that cognition cf the arch-traK'»r Ching-wei” will be considered friendly ac„ by th? Chiang Government. This is the Chines? Govt i first official response .o the of the treaty between– R< Ut - 56 words
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434 1940-12-05 25 Renter. Washington, Dot 1 3. .I I' 1 HER reflations of fifth column activities bv (icrnians in the United States will, it is believed in Washington, he made to the Press in the coming week, reports ReuterRenter. - 434 words
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Article75 1940-12-05 25 NO BESSARABIAN REVOLUTION” Moscow, Dec. 2. J Soviet authorities categorically !iv reports that a revolution has n l, t in Bessarabia, Rumanian ory recently ceded to Russia. reports in the Press and on 'Oio indicate that all is quiet In nbia. where preparations for J ‘"ns are proceeding quietly. Russian75 words
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Article108 1940-12-05 25 —Reuter. New York Dec. 2. CABOTAGE on ‘the most important experimental plane” at a factory where “a clique of German Nazis” was employed in strategic positions was revealed by Mr. Martin Dies, chairman of the Congress Committee on Gn-American Activities, in a broadcast speech to-night.—Reuter. - 108 words
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189 1940-12-05 25 Reuter. Ottawa, Dec. 2. DRITAIN’S position to-day is in- finitely superior to the position that existed at the time of the fall of France or at any time since, Mr. W. L Mackenzie King, the Prime linister,Reuter. - 189 words
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Article38 1940-12-05 25 -Reuter. London, Dec. 2 r pHE King, on the recommendation of the Commonwealth Government, has approved of Lord Gowrie continuing in office as Governor-General of Australia for a further year from January. 1941.—Reuter.-Reuter. - 38 words
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227 1940-12-05 25 tudi’l' Eondon, Dec. 1. I HULK successful torpedo attacks have been mafic on enemy supply shipping in the last three days by aircraft of the Coastal Command, says the Air Ministry news seivice.227 words
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119 1940-12-05 25 the Eastern Group Conference. Reuter. Bombay, Dee. 3 A CONFERENCE ol Ministers of the Indian States met here yesterday under tin* presidency of Sir Akbar Hydari, the Prime Minister of Hyderabad. to discuss means of accelerating war efforts to the maximum extent possible. Athe Eastern Group Conference. Reuter. - 119 words
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68 1940-12-05 25 Reuter. London. Dec. 2. IMPORTS <>,' all lrult, except are to be stopped. Lord WooltdD, the Minister of Food, speaking at Manchester, announced to-day. lie said that in view of the demand for ships he could no longer afford to give things to people whichReuter. - 68 words
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Article103 1940-12-05 25 --Reuter. Toronto, Dec. 'JpilF R.A.F. is to have a new type of Anterhan "flash bomb” for use in night photography of enemy territory. Dr. Walter ('lark, the camera, research expert from Rochester, New York, revealed In an addrem here to-day that the Initcd State» air corps had--Reuter. - 103 words
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282 1940-12-05 25 London, Dec. 3. r pHE casualties during tlie recent raids on Southampton were not large taking into account the scale of the operations, says an Air Ministry communique. For the two raids ol Saturday and Sunday, there are known to be282 words
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111 1940-12-05 25 Reuter. Madrid, Dec. 3. AN Anglo-Spanish financial agree- ment was signed here yesterday by Sir Samuel Hoare. the British Ambassador, and Senor Serrano Suner, the Spanish Foreign Minister. This agreement has been the .subject of long negotiations. The preliminary formalities were completed lastReuter. - 111 words
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STATE HOCKEY CARNIVAL AT KUALA LUMPUR
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459 1940-12-05 26 (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Dec. 1. U/HEN Singapore and Penang clashed in their hockey encounter on the padang to-day, it was alter a break of three years that they were meeting. On the last occasion, in 10.‘»7, Penang won by the459 words
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Article393 1940-12-05 26 (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, I)ee. 1. PERAK came off best in the hockey carnival held here over the week-end when they capped their two-nil victory over Singapore yesterday with a fourtwo vi< tory over Negri Sembilan on the S.C.R.C. ground this evening. Negri were expected393 words
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Article250 1940-12-05 26 (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Nov. 30. A BRILLIANT three goals In a row by Tajuddin saw Selangor beat Penang on the padang to-day at hockey by three goals to one. At half time Selangor led two-nil. Selangor had more of the game in the250 words
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Article399 1940-12-05 26 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur. Nov. 30. IN the finest hockey game seen in Kuala Lumpur this season Perak beat Singapore by two goals to nil on the Victoria Institution ground, both goals being scored in the second half. Singapore played very well but the Perak399 words
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317 1940-12-05 26 —Reuter. London, Dec. 1 V EAGUE football games played yesterday resulted: NORTH Barnsley 1 Sheffield United 4 Bradford City 1 Rotherham United 2 Burnley 4 Bury 3 Everton 2 New Brighton 7.7 1 Grimsby Town 4 Chesterfield 5 Huddersfield Town l Doncaster Rovers 2 Hull—Reuter. - 317 words
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Article211 1940-12-05 26 'From Our Own Correspondenti Jchore Bahru Nov in -THE R.A.F. Blues bent Johore b- eight points (one goal, one ner.alngoah to three points (one try! j n mediocre rugby game placed at Johore Civil Service Club to-dav The slippery ball following rain trad* handling211 words
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Article219 1940-12-05 26 <From Our Own Correspondent' Malacca. Nov. 30 IN a rousing game oi rugby played en the Malacca padang to-day N'- n Sembilan beat Malacca-Johoiv oy I points (one goal, one try and I penalty goals) to three P° ,nls !penalty goal) I It was the forwards*219 words
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Article21 1940-12-05 26 THE Keppel championship. played on Saturday and resulted in a win for B la t a score of 79+86—16521 words
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The Straits Budget FINANCIAL SUPPLEMENT
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725 1940-12-05 1 common with most Malayan rubber producing companies considerably increased profits are reported for the year tnded September last by Pajam Ltd. and Alor Gajah Rubber Estate Ltd. The accounts for both companies were issued yesterday and725 words
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Article55 1940-12-05 1 THE following rubber, tea and othei crov were harvested by the respective estates in October: RUBBER Kg Ankola oo'i-r Estates Bajoe Kidoel Co. 83,9 Djasinga Tjikasintoe Langen f jgj Donowarie TEA Hk AnkolH 49 88“ Pc sir Madang 49.88. COFFEE Kg Estate- Bajoe Kidoel Co. 78.332 PALM OH.55 words
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Article71 1940-12-05 1 RUBBER producers in Malaya are to got an exportable allowance *>: 97*/>> per cent, ol one-Quarter of standard production in respect of the first quarter of next year As stated yesterday the International allowance :s 100 pel cent, ol basic Quota. No indication is given tor the71 words
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Article48 1940-12-05 1 ACEAN shipments of rubber from all Malayan ports in November totalled 52,122 tons, compared with 70,352 tons in October. Total shipments for the first 11 months of this year are 703,202 tons, or 191,446 tons more than was shipped in the corresponding period of 1939.48 words
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Article130 1940-12-05 1 Singapore. Dec. 4. noon. Olivers belief.* Gamble; “it Hamburg Cube *13 01 Java Cube 11 2 5< Pepper White Muntok $13.01 White $12.56 Black $6 2. f Copra Mixed $2.1; Sun Dried $2 4< Saoc Flo-ut No 1 IJnggn $4.25 Fair $4 2.» Sarawak $3.25 Jetotono Palembung130 words
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Article110 1940-12-05 1 (From Our Oun Correspondent) London, Dee 2 Hie following are to-day’ “bid" quotatum for Fixed Trusts: u. British Empire *‘A' not available British Empire *B’ not available British Empire Cumulative not avallabr British Empire C’prehensive ne>t available British General “A" 14 0 British General “B" 11 6xa BritLsh110 words
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Article317 1940-12-05 1 London. Dec. 3 Hie following are to-dayt» closing midd»e quotations. Shares are of £1 denomination unless otherwise stated: Jon «_aan »<* HH4-64. 107 916 Funding ,/oan 4% 1060-9« 113 l Wai Loan >%% 102 15 16d 4-3116 Com. Union Assce (Units) Efi'S, Prudential 4ssc» ’A".. 20', Royal317 words
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70 1940-12-05 1 'From Our Own Correspondent* London. Nov. 30 MR R. R STOKES. 'Lab Ipswich) is to ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer in the House ol Commons, whether his attention has been called to ?h* jumr> in profits of Kamuntlnß Tin Dredßim?70 words
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Article16 1940-12-05 1 Avrr Wong 1 Rahman» Development ,ifid Prospecting Co. Ltd produced 28 piculs (-1 tin-ore if! October.16 words
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60 1940-12-05 1 Due* Hjx>t !)«•<• Jan -Mur Apr -Jun* l ot idol i Nov. 28 38'I- 38 37* 35'. n n is 29 38 Vi 38‘i 37* 3s V, 11 11 1H Dec 1 38 38 1 j 37'I 33 Hi •j 38 c. 38'., 37' 3« 360 words
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Article1765 1940-12-05 2 STRIKING INSTANCE OF EFFECT OF WAR ON TIN EARNINGS Kuchai Lingui Tin Profits Show Spectacular Rise “THE successful results during the past year are almost wholly the result of the war. This factor has reacted both on the price of (he metal and on tne export releases which have been1,765 words
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Article124 1940-12-05 2 STATISTICS issued yesterday show that production of rubber in Malaya in October totalled 49,398 tons, (compared with 54,391 tons in September) of which 30,792 tons were produced on estates of more inan h)0 acres and the balance of 18.606 tons on estates smaller than 100 acres Slocks124 words
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677 1940-12-05 2 IN a weekly report on the ne,. I 1 market. Issuer on Nov 1,1 B and Peat (Singapore! Ltd. v.rt, U 1! Once again the meeting «f I International Rubber Regulation fv tht H mlttee has been postponed d ‘J* now supposed to be677 words
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1169 1940-12-05 3 Singapore, December 4, 10 a.m. MINING Kae VaJ Buyers Sellers Ampat Tin 3/4* 3/9 K,. Austral Amal 4/1 6/6 ■l Austral Malay 33/6 35/6' K; Ayer Hltam 19/- 21/- Ayer Weng 0.73 0.78 m Bangrin Tin 15/- 16/- l Batu Selangcr 1.50 I55cd I, Berjunta!1,169 words
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Article42 1940-12-05 3 THE official price of tin In Singapore on Nov. 28 was $132.75 per picul of 133 i/3rd lb. on Nov. 29 $132.50, on Nov. 30 *132.62*, 2 on Dec. 2 *132.50: on Dec. 3 *132.50; on Dec. 4 *132.50.42 words
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Article35 1940-12-05 3 THE rice of rubber for purpose o: assessment of export duty In the FM S. for the period Nov 20 Dec 5 inclusive has been determined 38 u s cents a pound.35 words
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Article271 1940-12-05 3 MALAY A’S gross overseas trade, imports and exports, in m October was valued at $162,637,000, compared with $169,836,000 in September and $168,643,000 in October 1939. October exports were valued at $96.441.000, compared with $98,097,000 in271 words
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Article47 1940-12-05 3 THE following outputs of tin-ore are reported for November: Hours. Yardage. Piculs ore Malaysiam Tin 301 Nawng Pet 881 Satupulo 637 115,000 372 Tongkah Compound 660 155,000 1,063 Hong Fatt 3,200 Kuala Lumpur Tin Dredge 1 ..649 94.390 15» Dredge 2 ..531 108,429 48047 words
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48 1940-12-05 3 —Reuter Tokio, Dec. 3. MODIFICATION of the foreign ex*7Lhange control Jaw ia among emergency measures to improve export trade approved by the cabinet to-day. Others are extension ol state compensation for losses incurred bv ',xporters and an increase in state marine insurance.—Reuter—Reuter - 48 words
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Article52 1940-12-05 3 COREIGN exports of tin from Malayan ports in November totalled 9,776 tons, compared with 9,921 tons In October, bringing total shipments for the 11 months of this year to 118,968 tons, compared with 71,534 tons in the corresponding period of 1939. There were no shipments of tin-ore52 words
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Article133 1940-12-05 3 The Singapore Chamber of Commerce Rubber Association held Its 1,514 th auction on Nov. 27. and there were catalogued 2,036,661 1b.—906.55 tons; offered 1,923.207 lb.— 858.57 tons; sold 1,470,105 1b.—656.30 tons. London Spot 11% d. New York Bpot 20* cents. PRICES REALIZED Bibbed Smoked Sheet Cents Per133 words
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Article62 1940-12-05 3 •pHE following statistics relating to Takuapa Valley Tin refer to November: Piculs Hours Yardage ore Dredge 1 658 160,000 403 Dredge 2 597 160,000 958 The estimated value of the output is $105,542 and the mine working cost was $35,142. Dredge 2 of Takuapa Valley Tin Dredging62 words
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224 1940-12-05 3 Singapore. Dec. 3. BoOkS t OUti (Ol Company Dividend Gloat DU* Ex Dtv financial yeas fXN Payabla Oat# u Batu Selangor 5% No. 23 18 Dec. 24 Dec. 19 5S Hitam Tin 5% int. Dec. Dec. 14 Dec. .0 5*224 words
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