The Straits Budget, 12 December 1940
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Title Section29 1940-12-12 1 The Straits Budget BEING THE WEEKLY ISSUE OF THE STRAITS TIMES I ESTABLISHED NEARLY A CENTURY. J No. 4.322. SINGAPORE, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 12, 1940. Price 25 eta., (S.S. Ct,29 words
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Article1323 1940-12-12 1 JJONATIONS to The War Fund made during the past week totalled $36,573 and a further $15,000 was promised but had not been received when the lists closed yesterday. The total contributions to the fund are now $4,583,107, excluding the $15,000 promised. The week’s collections were remarkable1,323 words
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Article, Illustration54 1940-12-12 1 Awaiting the arrival of Sir Shenton Thomas, the Governor, at Clifford Pier last week were (left to right); the Commander -in-Chiej Far East Command, Air Chief Marshal Sir Robert Brooke-Popham. the Com-mander-in-Chief, Chtna Station, Vice-Admiral Sir Geoffrey Layton, and the Regent of Johore the Tungku Mahkota.—Straits Times—Straits Times picture. - 54 words
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Article1088 1940-12-12 1 Straits Times, Dec. 5. 1( -re is always a danger that Hp:, who have emerged safely from H rn r of great peril may exaggerate extent of their deliverance and Br.ook the obstacles which must H] be overcome before complete ■< y is attained. The people of British EmpireStraits Times, Dec. 5. - 1,088 words
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Article1204 1940-12-12 1 Totalitarian combination.—Straits Times. Dec. 6. On several occasions since he became Prime Minister. Mr. Winston Churchill has been asked to define Great Britain’s war aims. None of the questioners has been any more successful than were the members of the Independent Labour Party, when their amendmentTotalitarian combination.—Straits Times. Dec. 6. - 1,204 words
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Article1107 1940-12-12 2 lawfully imposed.—Straits Times, Dec. 7. One of the most striking differences in public opinion in the United States, as between the present war and that of 1914-1918, is in relation to the blockade. British procedure in the last war led to repeated protests from the United States in defencelawfully imposed.—Straits Times, Dec. 7. - 1,107 words
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Article1253 1940-12-12 2 Trial And Err o r Straits Times. Dec. 9. Thanks in a iar><» I experience gained during th "I war, the various schemes I since September. 1939. l0 no ;c *i in prices have worked vu, r,Stt B fully. Two notable oxampT Malaya are food control and",*! control. There areStraits Times. Dec. 9. - 1,253 words
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Article1046 1940-12-12 3 Straits Times, Dec. 10. In replying to the speeches ot welcome made by Unofficial Members at yesterday's meeting of the Legislative Council, His Excellency the Governor, Sir Shenton Thoma.*», .‘poke with striking eloquence of the courage and “calm, quiet determination'’ of the people of Great Britain inStraits Times, Dec. 10. - 1,046 words
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Article1103 1940-12-12 3 —Straits Times, Dec. 11. On the whole, Malayan newspapers have very little cause lor complaint against the working of the wartime organization for the censorship of news. There have been occasions when we have ielt called upon to protect against a ruling hut, generally speaking, our difficulties.—Straits Times, Dec. 11. - 1,103 words
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Article157 1940-12-12 4 IT Is probable that a debate on Statecontrolled war lotteries will take place at the next meeting of the Legislative Council. Mr G. Wiseman, of Malacca, asked the Governor at Monday’s meeting of the Council to allow a debate to be held at a later157 words
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Article32 1940-12-12 4 —Reuter. London, Dec. 6. A GIFT of £249 has been received for the Lord Mayor’s air raid distress fund from the people at the Singapore Naval Base —Reuter.—Reuter. - 32 words
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212 1940-12-12 4 “THE public has been shaken by the recent revelations regarding irregularities, abuse of privilege, corruption and bribery in certain parts of Malaya said Capt. N. M. Hashim in the Legislative Council on Monday. “If the new Straits Settlements Civil Service and Straits Settlements212 words
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DOMESTIC OCCURRENCES
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Article108 1940-12-12 4 At Singapore on Dec. sth to Rene, wife oi C. E. Peel, a son. To Kathleen, wife of L. J. Morris. H. M Naval Ba.se. h son. at General Hospital Johore Bahru. sth December. 1940. COOKE.—To Veronica, wife of F O K. C Cooke. R.A.F. rtt the General Hospital108 words
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Article207 1940-12-12 4 The engagement is announced between Fliglv Lieutenant Anthony Talbot Staveley. R.A.F. only son of the late Capt. Guy Staveley and Mrs. Gerald Motion of Godstone. Surrey, and Jan. youngest daughter of Group Captain and Mrs. C. G. Murray o Singapore. LIM-KHOUW. —The engagement is announced between Mr. Lim Chong207 words
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Article59 1940-12-12 4 LASCET-LES—BURR. —A marriage has been arranged and wiil shortly take place between Daniel Richard Lascelles youngest son of the late Councillor A. Lascelles. J.P. Mrs. Lascelles of High Bank. Stapleton, Mr. Darlington and Joy Burr, elder daughter of Mr. Sc Mrs. B. Burr of Gemas Estate, Johore. ROLAND-CAMPBELL Geoffrey59 words
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Article414 1940-12-12 4 Leaders— Warning? Dominate Or Be Domma-ea 1 Blockade 1 Trial And Error 2 The Council Meeting 2 Tell Thj Truch 3 Financial Supplement— 3 Financial and Commercial Ne*a to date, following pag e 3 Malayan General New»-" 21 eutUiiK Ex p endit u re In Every Direction ry Stamping414 words
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46 1940-12-12 4 A TELEGRAM received nv M last week conveys the warn- he of His Majesty’s Governmei > Sultan of Trengganu and su for to the Trengganu Spitflie F*, r the generosity with which 1 g ltl maintaining their support ot pire air effort.46 words
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Obituary104 1940-12-12 4 DEATHS MRS. CHEONG WHYE WEE (nee Madam Tan Leng Choo). age 82 years, passed away peacefully at her residence No. 2069 Kandang. Malacca, on Monday, the 2nd December 1940. At Singapore on Dec. 11. 1940. William Emmerson Russell, beloved husband of Ida Russell. YEO.—Mrs Yeo Tin Hye. nee Chan Teck104 words
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978 1940-12-12 5 ijKADS of Government departments in the Straits P Settlements will, before the beginning of next year, ftceive a circular from the Governor, Sir Shenton Thomas, Inpressing upon them the necessity for cutting down Kpenditure in every possible direction.978 words
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177 1940-12-12 5 IF ever Government receives information likely to produce a case for corruption against any officer, it will deal with it as energetically and faithfully as it can.” This was the assurance given by the Governor. Sir Shenton Thomas, at the Legislative Council177 words
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Article46 1940-12-12 5 A STATEMENT from the Traffic Branch shows that there were 31 road casualties last week in comparison with 32 the previous week. There were also three fatalities last week which brings the total number of road deaths so far this year up to 86.46 words
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Article, Illustration92 1940-12-12 5 a MOTOR bus resemoling closely a popular London type, has been introduced in Singapore lor the first tune by e private transport company to serv’te the Beach Road -Seletar route. it is streamlined and provided with spring-cushioned seats of the tubulai type92 words
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Article101 1940-12-12 5 'pHE Registration of Aliens Bill and the Courts (Amendment) Bill were given a third reading and passed in the Legislative Council. The Road Traffic Bill, which was to have gone through the committee stage, was held over on the motion of the acting AttorneyGeneral, Mr. N.101 words
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Article79 1940-12-12 5 The Local Forces (Training) (Amendment) Bill will be given a second reading at the next Council. The principal object of this amendment, is to do away with the necessity of referring to the Governor In cases where a Volunteer who is subject to compulsory training, wishes to79 words
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Article21 1940-12-12 5 The Salvation Army, Singapore, has received an anonymous gilt of $5O lor its Christmas Cheer Fund from A Friend” (Kuala Lumpur»21 words
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Article295 1940-12-12 5 AFTER considering representations made by the municipalities and rural boards in the Colony and by the Automobile Association, the select committee appointed by the Legislative Council to examine and report on the Road Traffic Bill, has recommended that the bill be passed, subject to amendments which295 words
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274 1940-12-12 5 A STRONG denial that local teachers who were graduates from Raffles College, were underpaid and faced with inadequate prospects, was made by Dr. W. Linehan, Director of Education, at the Legislative Council Dr Linehan was replying to the Plea by Capt.274 words
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245 1940-12-12 5 THE first members of the Local De- fence Corps were enrolled in Singapore at the Old Supreme Court on Monday. Training Ls to begin on Dec. 16, when the 100 recruits will parade for the first time. These members are to be245 words
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Article109 1940-12-12 5 GENERAL Wu Teh-chen, the Chinese Minister for Overseas afTalrs, referred in Ipoh on Monday to the contribution that Perak Chinese made 30 years ago for the establishment of the Chinese Republic. Among the 72 martyrs who took part In the Chinese revolution there were three109 words
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201 1940-12-12 6 GOVERNOR DISCUSSING COLONY A.R.P. PROBLEM “Most Urgent Complete Consideration” Promised MR. F. D. BISSEKER’S SPEECH ON PASSIVE DEFENCE PLANS APPEALING in the Legislative Council on Monday for an assurance that action will be taken promptly to create the right organization for the purposes of providing protection and of perfecting Malaya’s201 words
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Article176 1940-12-12 6 No indication was given that even an investigation would be made into his claims regarding lack of organization and co-ordi-nation and much less was there any promise that if what he maintained to be the existing state of affairs was found to be correct, action to rectify would176 words
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210 1940-12-12 6 “There is no lessening at all, however, of my disappointment over the official attitude towards protection; in fact I have become greatly concerned that in this matter Government could refer only to the protection of Government property without any reference whatever210 words
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Article147 1940-12-12 6 ‘•As for the making oui of a case before further expenditure is embarked upon, beyond the funds already voted, the case is here before us. plain for all to see. The votes in question cannot possibly cover the provision of protection either for the people or for their147 words
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329 1940-12-12 6 “Within the last two days there has been published in the Press a message from London saying that the Minister of Home Security has provided places in public shelters in London alone for over 1.400.000 people and the number is being increased every329 words
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196 1940-12-12 6 “I was glad to be told that the existing A.F.S. system consists of a trained organ!zation distributed according to place of residence ready to cope with the damage caused by air raids to any building in their respective division at any time, whether196 words
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Article188 1940-12-12 6 “As thus so obviously cannot h,,., real implication of th e remark.? m.°T‘ I hope support for my idJ on m > vate organization of rescue pr pump operators and the pructbine J’ lLr “f protection can be publi. lv o X JLfJ entirely dispel anv188 words
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274 1940-12-12 6 Replying, the Governor said he hoped u would not be expected to say anything more that day than what the Officer Administering the Government. Mr. S. W Jones, had said at the last meeting— that it wav receiving his consideration. •‘ln fact,”274 words
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178 1940-12-12 6 T»HE lack of a central registry of aliens a weakness in the security services <' country, said the Inspector-General ot Mr. A. H. Dickinson, in the Leg l a Council on Monday when he n n,a L. sum not exceeding $lO,OOO a year bursed178 words
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Article38 1940-12-12 6 rLEEING from Rumania becauv- r has become impossible” a murders, pillaging and the so*ca tion” afforded by the Nazis. t\ < —an architect and his wife. P- r Singapore on Monday to begin Sydney.38 words
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Advertisement102 1940-12-12 6 r*. y/L I M Vlt^ *W m <*> 9 V. 4 ™Ml' 4 r•. <■:: ■<? 9 I rj> r wm Tf i Sr sb 3* ii Man Is What He Eats” HOW you look, how you feel and how you act depend on what food you eat! WHEAT, with102 words
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1284 1940-12-12 7 A PLEA that Malaya shall be united as Great Britain is united in one aim—to defeat the common foe—was made by the Governor, Sir Shenton Thomas, replying in the Legislative Council on Monday to speeches of1,284 words
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Article112 1940-12-12 7 SUNDAY’S luncheon party in honour of the Viceroy’s Commissioned Officers of the Indian army units stationed in Singapore, which the General Officer Commanding. Malaya, attended, was a great success Indian officers of the Hong Kong and Singapore Royal Artillery were also among the guests. The function was112 words
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412 1940-12-12 7 THE Colony must now meet an additional item of wartime 1 expenditure, following a ruling by the Secretary of State. r l his expenditure is being incurred in keeping our sea lanes safe for shipping,412 words
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331 1940-12-12 7 THE GOVERNOR WELCOMED Mr. Bisseker Leadership “Y ou can count upon the loyal co-operation of all the communities in the efforts which you will undoubtedly make to prosecute the war and to bring our war effort up to the scratch,” stated Mr. F. D. Bisseker. senior Unofficial member. welcoming the331 words
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29 1940-12-12 7 MALAYAN War Savings Certificates have now passed the one and a hall million dollars mark, having brought in another $2OO 000 during the last fortnight.29 words
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279 1940-12-12 7 THE death occurred on Sunday morning a 1 his residence in St. Barnabas Road. Singapore, of Mr. Colin Ernest Frederick Struys. at the age of 42 years. He was the eldest son or the late Mr. G. W. Struys, of the Singapore Harbour279 words
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189 1940-12-12 7 AT the fourth annual meeting of die South Indian Muslim League, Singapore, with Mr. B. Mohamed Ibrahim (managing director of Messrs. B. 6. Mohiadeen and Co.) in the chair, the following office-beftrers were elected President. Mr. A. Jamaluddin (of Messrs. Dawood and Co.); vice-presidents,189 words
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46 1940-12-12 7 MR. and Mrs. R Young of Karuk Estate. Bentong, Pahang, received a telegram from the Air Ministry on Saturday stating that their elder son. Pilot-Officer Cecil Reginald Young, was killed in ,»ir oner. i.ions on Dec. 5. He was 2046 words
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515 1940-12-12 8 44 CINGAPOHE Chinese are playing as prominent a part in contributing to the Malaya Patriotic Fund and War Fund to-day as they did 25 years ago,” said a well-known local Chinese to a Straits Times reporter. He emphasized515 words
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94 1940-12-12 8 THK silver Jubilee number of the Hu Yew Sleali maKuzir.e. official organ of the wellknown Straits-born Chinese association, l >f• cts the piogress of the club during the 25 y' ars of its existence. The magazine contains many rcadabl? hil < les is94 words
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217 1940-12-12 8 THE colony’s new Director-General oi Broadcasting. Mr. Eric Davis, arrived la"t week by the same ship which brought the Governor. Sir Shenton Thomas, to Singapore. Mr. Davis was met by Mr. J. Dumeresque, manager of the Singapore broadcasting station. Mr. Davis’ chief concern217 words
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Article47 1940-12-12 8 J\/|h\ Custodio (ie Noronha, a mugist rate in Portuguese India, who has wan appointed legal adviser to the Governor of Timor, has arrived in Singapore from Bombay on his \v\y to take up his now post. He is accompanied by his wife and daughter.47 words
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497 1940-12-12 8 CINGAPORE Municipal Commissioners decided, followJ ing a discussion in general committee, at an additional ordinary meeting last week to donate $lOO,OOO to the Malaya Patriotic Fund. The meeting was called to consider making any further gifts to war efforts in Malaya. The Commissioners also expressed497 words
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218 1940-12-12 8 THE completion of air raid shelters in the midst of the $2,000,000 block of Singapore Improvement Trust flats in Tiong Bahru area coincides with the Governor’s statement on his return from leave last week that the question of shelters was “under218 words
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Article90 1940-12-12 8 Cape Town, Dec. G. Sultan of Johore, acccmpanied by his consort, arrived to-day on a brief visit and was welcomed by the Administrator of the Cape on behalf of the Government. They are on their way back to Malaya. The Sultan was married a month ago90 words
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Article28 1940-12-12 8 MR Jingo Futami. the new Japanese minister to ihailand. has arrived in Singapore Mr. Futami will proceed to Bangkok after a short stay in Singapore.28 words
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194 1940-12-12 8 M R Kal > K**. Chaim,,, both the Singapu,,. n,;, D lief Fund and Malax j., j, Fund Federation, has |.i, r' 11 miiiK via the Burma road u goon on his way hark sj n it is reported. Mr. Tan194 words
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316 1940-12-12 8 Spontaneous contributions t<> \,y Lord Mayor's Air Raid Re!:, t Ft i:cl are t.li icceivcd in large iiumLe;.- b\ th (.’him Hlief Fund Ccmmiuee. Tht uw.t.l l< which includes dora'inii- no I t Sac.! day. is as follows: Mr Onp Soon Tee $200. Mr Tan316 words
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Article60 1940-12-12 8 (From Our Own Correspondent' Ipoii. Dee. b THE unusual sight of a mil I o l elephant lying dead at tllP j, tion of the road to Pusing and f attracted a crowd of onlookers yes. day i The elephant is believed to haw60 words
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Article64 1940-12-12 8 A PERSON may he requir'd p furnish, or produce, t" eminent any information or cle in his possession if 11 duction is expedient “in the f*sts of public safety, the < 1 of the Realm or the efficient \> seeu ion of the war,” st ll64 words
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690 1940-12-12 9 CIK SHENTON THOMAS, Governor of the Straits and High Commissioner for the Malay States, has returned with th? firm intention of spurring the people of Malaya to put their utmost into the country’s war effort. He690 words
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Article53 1940-12-12 9 (From Our Own Correspondent) Batavia. Dec. (i. AS a precautionary measure, the families of all European civilians and men in the Services, arc being evacuated from Tarakan, Netherlands oil port in Borneo, by order of the Commander-in-chief of the N.l. army. Evacuation expenses are being defrayed53 words
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Article135 1940-12-12 9 War Lottery for Malaya: I am certain the authorities in England would not have collected so much money voluntarily had they put up war lotteries. It does not always follow that what may be the quickest method of collecting money Is always the best. Broadcasting: What we want135 words
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169 1940-12-12 9 A FURTHER appeal Is being made to members of the Singapore branch of the Ex-Services Association of Malaya for funds to assist in the entertainment of troops in Malaya. Entertainment has been principally restricted to the rank and file, and to those who are prevented169 words
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Article43 1940-12-12 9 iFrom Our Own Correspondent Malacca, Dec. 9PIE marriage took place on Sunday Pt the Seng Chcong Society. Trarquerah. of Mr Charlie Seow Chm Chian2. the Malacca badminton player and Miss Yong Wu Kian. daughter r>f Mr and Mrs. Yoons Kce Shian43 words
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Article, Illustration872 1940-12-12 9 TiIE policy of the new DirectorGeneral of Broadcasting, Straits Settlements, Mr. Eric Davis, who arrived in Singapore, will be based on British Broadcasting Corporation tradition, which is: "You tell us, we’ll listen, and then try and act on872 words
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336 1940-12-12 9 LADY THOMAS AIR RAIDS Tells Of Stay In England I IIN(f in the? calm of a Singapore drawing p*)p>, Lady I liomas, wifi of the Governor, gave some graphic descript ions of what it is like to U* in an air raid in Holland, in an interview last week. bht*336 words
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37 1940-12-12 9 Batavia, Dpc 5. THE Netherlands Indies Spitfire Fund 1 to-day oHered Mr. Churchill its ten.h birthday Spitfire. In less than three months the Netherlands Indies Spitfire fund has bought two squadrons.—Re u:er.37 words
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926 1940-12-12 10 COUNI) guilty on a charge of causing the death of a 32-year-old Dutch woman by a rash act not amounting to culpable homicide, Lieut. C. H. Taylor, of the Straits926 words
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Article97 1940-12-12 10 daily air service between Singapore and Penang was resumed on Monday. The service will not operate on Sundays. There has not been a daily air service since it was curtailed on May 3 when the service has been maintained on a basis of three return flights97 words
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Article35 1940-12-12 10 gECOND-Lieutenant L. A. Reutens has resigned from the Straits Settlements Volunteer Force Reserve of officers, as have Mr. J. H. W Godfroe and M. G. D. Barron, M.C., it it is notified in the Gazette.35 words
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580 1940-12-12 10 From Our Own Correspondent) Seremban, Dec. 3. A PLEA for the reservation of additional areas of land for future generations of Negri Sembilan Malays was made by Tuan Sheikh Ahmad at the Lawer Chamber of the Negri Sembilan State Council to-day. Tuan Sheikh Ahmad580 words
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Article, Illustration235 1940-12-12 10 “WITH a war of appalling magni- tucle raging in Europe and the Near East, Eurasians, as in the last war. have not hesitated to volunteer their services both in the active and in the civil defence forces.” said Mr. G. E. N.235 words
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215 1940-12-12 10 (From Our Own Corre.ui-mdent, New Delhi Dec jyiß. SUBIMAL DUTT. 1r s Art Uonal n partment of Education He-,ith Lands. Government ot i,f 0 been appointed Agent ol the eminent or India in Mi,; lv succession to Mr. C. S. VeukatW 1 I215 words
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220 1940-12-12 10 T'HE question whether the Singa- pore High Court has jurisdiction to hear an appeal against a sentence of death passed in Brunei was raised by Mr. C. H Butterfield in the Court of Criminal Appeal last week. before Mr. Justice a’Beckett Terrell.220 words
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Article73 1940-12-12 10 (From Our Own Corresponded Batavia. Dec. a STEPS have been taken to P valuable estates m tinlands Indies in an emergency w These estates will be the n special corps of members w staffs The corps are being d b v Army officers and are73 words
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Article29 1940-12-12 10 TV/TR. L. C. Nunn has been gnomission as acting Sub-Lieu j v < R.N.V.R., while Mr. J. L. relinquished his commission ■> lieutenant of the same force. ta notification.29 words
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Article, Illustration2132 1940-12-12 11 By A Special Correspondent Those who are privileged to visit the Singapore naval bas e never to marvel at its completeness an d ideal situation. Here within :>() or 60 miles of the equator,2,132 words
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1077 1940-12-12 12 (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Dec. 4. THAT they noted an offence had been alleged against Lawson though they did not wish to say whether the offence had been established or not, that in the event1,077 words
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Article239 1940-12-12 12 THE latest issue of Chorus, the journal tf all teachers’ associations in Malaya except Johore, published annually, fully main tains and even enhances the high standard set by earlier issues. The contents cover a wide field of subjects and are readable it their entirety, while the239 words
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45 1940-12-12 12 -Router. Chungking, Dec. 6. MEARLY $5,000,000 in contributions have been raised from south seas Chinese as a result of the tour of the Straits Settlements bv General Wu Teh Chen, minister of Overseas Affairs, it is officially stated here.-Router. - 45 words
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Article21 1940-12-12 12 The Civil Marriage Ordinance %ill come into force on .Tan. 1, 1941, states a Straits S-ttlements Gazette notification published last week.21 words
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643 1940-12-12 12 SELANGOR STATE FEDERAL FUNDS Council Criticism Of “Modest Incursion” From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Dec. 3. COMMENTING on Selangor’s very modest incursion Into Federal funds, Mr. W. G. C. Blunn speaking during the debate on the estimates for 1941 at the Selangor State Council’s Budget meeting to-day said “Tills643 words
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Article82 1940-12-12 12 (Prom Our Own Cor respondent) Batavia, Dec. 5 THE N.I. Government has decided to help stranded Mecca pilgrims on a wider basts. A sum of 8,000 guilders monthly Is being ear marked for rendering assistance to pilgrims stranded in Mecca and to facilitate their82 words
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Article37 1940-12-12 12 DECENTLY formed “to protect and promote the legitimate interests of the officers of the prison services in Malaya,” the European Prison Officers’ Association of Malaya has been granted exemption by the Registrar of Societies.37 words
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251 1940-12-12 12 <Fiom Oar Own Coring (e THE Netherlander^: M D 'v A Tokio, Gen. Put».:, n Pd to the Japanese ii against the cehaviom V ese naval office who 1 n Batavia recently. l, J :r The officer concerned Batavia one day251 words
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Article306 1940-12-12 12 When the site for the base was rhosen one criticism was that it was unhealthy. J may have been true at the time, hut cl' and engineers have removed the malaria. The cost of filling in and dramM swamps and oiling areas where water remain standing,306 words
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Article, Illustration912 1940-12-12 13 BRITAIN STRONGER IN THE FAR EAST New C.-in-C. Says Premier Promises Men Munitions Singapore, Dec. 5. |V/|R. Churchill told me that we would hold Singapore no 1U matter what happened. We must never be satisfied with our defence preparations. Our efforts to improve them still further, and to make them912 words
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Article82 1940-12-12 13 Straits Times cable. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Condon, Dee. 4. THE directors of Majedie < Johore) Rubber Estates Ltd., have tentatively accepted the offer to purchase the estates for 5220.000 made by the Johore Government. The estates comprise 970 acres and are situated about fourStraits Times cable. - 82 words
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Article65 1940-12-12 13 (From Our Own Correspondent) Ipoh, Dec. 4. t’OUNDRY owners In Ipoh and district have, it Is understood, agreed to an increase in wages, following a decision arrived at a men* ing held here yesterday. Over 800 foundry workers presented a demand for Increase In wages last65 words
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454 1940-12-12 13 ACTING on instructions from the Secretary of State lor the Colonies, the governments of the Straits Settlements and Federated Malay States, have discontinued printing certain departmental annual reports and the annual reviews of the Colonial Secretary, British Residents and Advisers. This Is an454 words
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233 1940-12-12 13 «From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Dec :i. RETAILS nt progress ol the AR P scheme in. Selangor were given confidentially to Hit* Selangor State Council members yesterday by Major G. M. Kidd, the British Resident, after the budget meeting was over. Speaking233 words
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543 1940-12-12 13 •From A Special Correspondent) Batavia, Dec. 4. CUFFICIENT money to buy nine Spitu fires for Britain was raised in the Netherlands Indies to celebrate the i birthday oi Mr. Winston Churchlli. The entire population celebrated Mr I Churchill's birthday with such spon-543 words
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100 1940-12-12 13 From Our Own Correspondent) Batavia, Dee. 3 DLANS lor the establishment of an siircr.ilt assembly plant have reach f, d an advanced stage in •in* Netherlands Indies. Tins is revealed in the Government’s reply to .suggestions in tie People’s Council for100 words
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690 1940-12-12 14 societies and gangs—most dangerous niemhers of the underworld of Singapore—can muster approximately 30 firearms amongst them “which they are not afraid If) use,” deflates the Inspector-General of Police, Air. A. If. Dickinson, in690 words
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Article37 1940-12-12 14 Mr. J Danker Chief Inspectoi ol Waterworks. P.W.D.. Johore Bahru, is retiring shortly on account of ill-health. He ha.s served under the Johore Government for 2G years starting In 1914 He Is now on a month’s leave37 words
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336 1940-12-12 14 THE importance and extent of war work done in the workshops and clocks of the Singapore Harbour Board are disclosed in the Board’s latest report. On the outbreak of hostilities, the dockyard and electrical departments were c lied upon to carry336 words
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Article100 1940-12-12 14 ••/\VER9FAS Chinese are greatly angered x/ bv the treacherous treaty which Wang Ching-wei has signed with the Japanese Government,” states a message which members of the Kuomintang party in Singapore have cabled to Gen. Chlang Kai-shek and President Lin Sen. “l'he traitor Wang has signed the100 words
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124 1940-12-12 14 JHE. Straits Tfmw ha;'',X 5 ceived the following mi from the Prime Minister T Winston Churchill, acknowU r the Birthday Gift from yji"' l subscribers to The W ar K u ‘ii,| !i ac Please convey my most grc(t ful thanks to oil those124 words
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165 1940-12-12 14 WITHOUT calling upon Mr Roland Braddell. or the respondents, the judges sitting in the Court ot Civil Appeal last week dismissed an appeal by a married woman who claimed to be a beneficiary ot the $1,000,000 estate oi the late Wee Siam Tat. In the165 words
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Article32 1940-12-12 14 THE Officer Administering the GoU r ment has appointed Mr. G to bo a Deputy Controller f R^ tr Exports for the Straits Settlements D. J. Allen to be an Assistant Conti32 words
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359 1940-12-12 14 “IT is most gratifying to learn that, in response co the China Relief Fund's appeal on behalf of the Lord Mayor’s Air Raid Relief Fund, spontaneous contributions almost amounting to a deluge have been flowing into the Fund’s office.” states the359 words
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Advertisement35 1940-12-12 14 ADELPHI THE HOTEL IN TOWN SEA VIEW THE HOTEL ON THE SEASHORE BOTH HOTELS ENJOY AN ENVIABLE REPUTATION FOR FOOD ft SERVICE WE RESPECTFULLY SOLICIT THE FAVOUR OF YOUR PATRONAGE H. O. WASER. GENERAL MANAGER35 words
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191 1940-12-12 15 THE effectiveness of the British Navy in keeping the 1 sea lanes of the world open in spite of the German submarine and surface raider menace is strikingly demonstrated by the fact that the trade handled at Singapore191 words
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Article56 1940-12-12 15 THE .story of how the generosity of certain Singapore residents made it possible for a small English school to build much-needed class-rooms was ‘°id by the Ven. Archdeacon Graham "bite when he dedicated the new' Hi,ooo block of St. Hilda’s Schooi. Katong, Hie block was56 words
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Article44 1940-12-12 15 < From Our Own Correspondent > Penang. Dec. 5. H °t;T 150 assistants employed in Chinese sundry goods Importing firms in Beach Penang who went on strike on toonfallowing a dispute over wages, returned work yesterday morning after a settlement •‘d been reached.44 words
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151 1940-12-12 15 «From Our Own Correspondent.» Batavia, Doc 5 PROTESTING against an order prohibiting officers of the Royal Australian Air Force lrom coming ashore in uniform the newspaper Het N cuws van de Dag recently asked why such a prohibition should ever be imposed in151 words
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238 1940-12-12 15 FURTHER steps in the control of rice into Malaya have been taken, with the announcement that no more licences to import the commodity from Burma. Java and Indo-China will be issued during December. Other control measures are foreshadowed in the announcement, which adds that238 words
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Article57 1940-12-12 15 Hong Kong, !>' r fi WITH a view to conserving adequate stock of rice, the authorities have prohibit \1 xi>oct from yesterday. Hitherto llcen.st d < xporfs of rice had ix-<n permltt«*d The authorities have also fixed retail pnees which have recently been rising ab&rpl.v owing57 words
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Article, Illustration528 1940-12-12 15 A IRC RAFT of the Royal Australian Air Force and the Royal Air Force gave the first welcome to the (J over nor, Sir Shenton Thomas, and Lady Thomas, as they steamed into Singapore last week after—Strai.s Times picture.; Straits Times picture. - 528 words
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155 1940-12-12 15 •From Our Own Correspondent» Ipoh, Dee. 2. GA BENTINCK, the pilot of the illfa'ed plane VR-RAO, belonging to h Perak Flying Club which crashed al the Ip )h aer idrome on the evening of An:* 20 appeared on a summons155 words
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Article54 1940-12-12 15 TIIK following are the new !li<’ he.uei of tiie Hindu Association S:n e President Mr. h Annatnu a;, li >ti get.eral secretary Mr. F* Kuril' lion ti u:*-r Mr K Prrlow amy i retary Mr. S Narayanasatny. h i. audit Mr K Mtlthuveloo, ronunitte" V"**"" rar, T raMrt54 words
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1864 1940-12-12 16 By Our Planting Correspondent WHAT are planters doinp to help to win the war? How are they assisting in the defence of thi* country? Are they contributing as much as they can financially to v.ai funds? Th**se1,864 words
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344 1940-12-12 16 “PROM every conceivable point of view the proposal of Pan American Airways to extend the trans-Pacific clipper service from Manila to Singapore merits Philippine support,” says the Manila Bulletin. ‘‘That is a step in a right direction—the direction of building344 words
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246 1940-12-12 16 LIKE Czech residents ,n Hollanders have come i<„ to enlist in the Local Dc iVm r in Singapore Ul( Nearly 70 able-bociiec. Hollands most ot whom have done comn, sory service either in the mC lands or Netherlands246 words
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Article52 1940-12-12 16 (From Our Own Correspondent! Johorc Bahru. Doc 3 SENTENCE of nine months’ rigorous imprisonment was passed by Mr. Justice Manning at the Johore Assizt to-day on s Tamil. F. Varathan. who was found guilty ot, n charge of kidnapping a 14-year-old at:. Amman!, at Srgamat on52 words
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474 1940-12-12 17 P ERAK VOTES $250,000 FOR A.R.P. MEASURES Additional Grants-in-Aid To Chinese Schools t(From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Kangsar, Dec. 3. PECIAL provisions for A.R.P. in Perak have been made in (he Supply Bill for 1940 which came for its final reading Ht the Perak State Council meeting held here to-day.474 words
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99 1940-12-12 17 J ORD Beaverbrook. Minister ol Air '*ritt Production. has telegraphed the F.M.S. War Fund. H further gifts received from the F.M.S. /P us to reinforce the battlefront of the ?f>l die vital struggle that lies ahead v bring also to the people of Britain99 words
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271 1940-12-12 17 (From Our Own Correspondent) Seremban, Dec. 3. i IMa-EN the Anti-Malarial (Amendm?nt No. 2» Enactment was men-1 tioned at to-day's meeting of the Negri Sembilan State Council, Mr. Donald Farquharson. the planting member, said that when the proposed draft of the amendment271 words
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178 1940-12-12 17 (From Our Own Correspondent) Seremban, Dec. 3 kIfHFN the Supply Bill making provision T? for the income and expenditure ol the State of Negri Sembilan for 1941 came up :oi niv «oration at to-day’s meeting ol the 1, \u v Chamber of the Negri Sembilan178 words
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Article27 1940-12-12 17 The Yang Mulia Raja Petra, the grand-on rf the late Sultan Mohammed of Selangor, h vsitlng Johore and will return *o Kuala 1 urnpur on December 2327 words
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Article, Illustration29 1940-12-12 17 A new picture of General Catroux, former Governor-General of French Indo-China, who has been appointed as General dc Gaulle's representative in the Middle East.29 words
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771 1940-12-12 17 SIR SHENTON THOMAS HONG KONG’S A.R.P. Inspects Colony’s Shelters And Tours Defences CIR Shenton Thomas, Governor of the Straits Settlements, who returned to Malaya last week from leave with Lady Thomas, had a busy time in Hong Kong where he toured the defences, carried out an inspection of the A.R.P.771 words
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Article121 1940-12-12 17 (From Our Own Correspond* nt Kuala Lumpur, Dec. 3 LIM hv.f'* K' ng, better known as Mollv Woi-g. a 25-yi ar-oL* Chm -so gui ‘•aid to ix a taxi-dancer employed In a local cabaret was fatally injured last night, wh :i lb* <sr in which121 words
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365 1940-12-12 18 OWING to the fact that you have been in custody for over a month, that you feil ill and spent part of the time in hospital, a term of imprisonment would be too harsh on a man of your365 words
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231 1940-12-12 18 (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Dec. 3. •THERE was not the slightest i 1 doubt that Great Britain and her allies would achieve final victory in the present war. said the Sultan of Selangor speaking at the State Council’s budget meeting231 words
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276 1940-12-12 18 PROGRESS IN JOHORE Mr. F. L. Shaw Education «From Our Own Correspondent) Johore Bahru, Dec. 3. I AM happy :o recall that during my time as Superintendent of Education three importan steps were taken !i r he progress of education in Johore. >aid Mr F L Shaw at a farewell276 words
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531 1940-12-12 18 «From Our Own Correspondent.» Kuala Lumpur. Dec. 3 THE question of the hours of detention of convicts in their prison cells in the Pudu gaol, was raised by Mr. K. K. Benjamin at the Budget meeting ol the Selangor State Council to-day,531 words
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Article109 1940-12-12 18 CPEAKING at the adjournm ni ni the State Council to-day in reply to th(> question of long spel s of detention ol convicts in the Pudu gaol cells Major G M. Kidd, the British Resident said that the matter was raised during the time Mr. S. W. Jones109 words
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Article958 1940-12-12 18 (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur. n ec •> THE allocation under Emergency Measures 0 pr 0 for whatever may be found to be necessary for pas defence in Selangor has been increased by $248958 words
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Article61 1940-12-12 18 AN invention which may A mercantile offices many dollim paper on adding machines has b ov a Singapore Municipal clen. Mr. Philip Koh. wno has applied rights for his device. When fitted to adding niac.u device enables the used pap< r to matically into a61 words
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126 1940-12-12 19 —Reuter. i tu uz» i London, Dec. 3. I now seems as though Britain has passed the war’s most critical ■phase, declares a Helsinki newspaper. Britain has been able to de|n<i her island with—Reuter. - 126 words
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Article247 1940-12-12 19 —Reuter. I| London, Dec. 4. L DUCE has pledged himself bef fore the world to put out all his li rength against Greece, writes the b lily Telegraph to-day. He dare pot go back, for that would be the ruin of the Fascist regime and—Reuter. - 247 words
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Article98 1940-12-12 19 —Reui,ei London, Dec. 5. I *»E_ latest of numerous restric--1 Mve orders imposed in Holland rbids the people from carrying tar. ilk. lime or other colour stuff be'f;en sunrise and sunset. !ho reason ascribed by well-informed '<h rirrios in London for this apparently n prohibition—Reui,ei . - 98 words
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Article93 1940-12-12 19 -V>| 1111 Reuter. London, Dec. 5. vINCL Hitler launched his bigscale offensive against England during August, London has spent i total period of 1,056 hours, or six weeks, under air raid warnings. Reuter’s correspondent keeping daily log of alerts says that the l P'tal has had– -V>| 1111 Reuter. - 93 words
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Article77 1940-12-12 19 —Reuter. i Athens, Dec. 4. A DMIRAL Sir Andrew Cunninga ham, Commander-in-Chief of the British Mediterranean fleet, has sent a letter to the Greek navy expressing admiration for the skill shown by the Greek Commander-in-Chief, commanding officers, petty officers and seamen in carrying out their—Reuter. - 77 words
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133 1940-12-12 19 R.A.F. RAID ON NAPLES Oil Refineries Railway Bombed Reuter. Cairo, Dec. 4. DOYAL Air Force headquarters in Cairo to-night announced that long-range bombing aircraft carried out a raid on Naples on Monday night. A railway junction and oil refineries were attacked successfully. One wellplaced stick of bombs straddled oil refineriesReuter. - 133 words
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Article51 1940-12-12 19 —Reuter. London, Dec. 3. BRITAIN is now spending 12,876,000 daily on the war a record figure Exchequer returns foi last week issued to-day show that during that period supply services cost £90,134.000, compared with £72.350.000 in the previous week, a daily increase of over—Reuter. - 51 words
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67 1940-12-12 19 —Reuter London. Dec. 2. RUSSIA is constructing a largo surface fleet now that a strong submarine fleet has been built, according to the Moscow radio to-day. “Stalin and Molotov will take an active Interest in naval construction,' said the announcer, who added that in—Reuter - 67 words
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140 1940-12-12 19 Reuter. Istanbul, Dec. THE failure so far of the “punitive expedition” against the Greeks has embarrassed Italian officials, who had been awaiting news of initial successes in order to launch a bitf internal loan in Italy, according to a message from Trieste.Reuter. - 140 words
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79 1940-12-12 19 Reuter London, Dec. 3 FOR wartime purposes the British Government ls departing from Its previous invariable practice ol sending all important Cabinet declsl -n.s to 1 the Dominions. The Dominions Secretary. Lord Cranborne. indicated that such com municatlons are not being made lReuter - 79 words
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151 1940-12-12 19 ‘Another Friendly Power May Also Help China —Reuter. Chungking, Dec. 3. |TIE recently announced United States loan to China may shortly be followed by an announcement of further credits to the Chinese Government from another friendly power, it is authoritatively learned here to-day. While no further details are yet available,—Reuter. - 151 words
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324 1940-12-12 19 Reuter London, Dec. 6. THE possibility of a winter invasion attempt by the Germans 1 is again being raised owing to the apparently pointless but unquestionably persistent shelling of the DoverReuter - 324 words
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Article52 1940-12-12 19 Reuter London, Doc. 6. HEAVY gunfire .shook the Channel towns last evening as British and German long rang* guns fought a violent artillery duel across the Straits of Dover The cannonade was still continuing with unabated force after the .shelling had been in progress for overReuter - 52 words
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57 1940-12-12 19 Reuter London, Dec I ANP/.V departure in military Taming in Canada is ski-mg and t >r :his a school of instruction has been opened m Ot awa Many ski clubs ar> placing their facilities at the disposal of active units and club ins ructorsReuter - 57 words
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233 1940-12-12 20 Reuter. Washington, Dec. 4. INFORMED diplomatic circles in Washington express the 1 belief that any designs Japan may harbour against the Netherlands Indies and French Indo-China will not be further pursuedReuter. - 233 words
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87 1940-12-12 20 London. Dec. 6. FIFTEEN enemy aircraft were destroyed oil *he British coast yesterday, including one enemy bomber shot down off the southeast coast. The remainder were destroyed in combats in the southeast. states an Air Ministry communique. Two British aircraft were lost,87 words
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162 1940-12-12 20 !.—Reuter. London, Dec. 3. BRITISH shipping losses for the week ended at midnight on Nov. 24-25 were above the weekly average since the war began They totalled 19 ships representing 75,560 tons. During the same period three Allied ships totalling!.—Reuter. - 162 words
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86 1940-12-12 20 —Reuter. London, Dec. 6. JT is o.Ticially announced that photographs taken after the Taranto bombing by the Fleet Air Arm, showing in detail the great damage done to I aly’s battle fleet, were dropped by the R.A.F. during their raid on Turin on Wednesday night..—Reuter. - 86 words
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Article194 1940-12-12 20 ’—Reuter. London. Dec. 6. UORRORS ol almost incredible n cruelty perpetrated by the Nazis on Czech students were disclosed by Sir Robert Vansittart, chief diplomatic adviser to the British Government, broadcasting to North America early this morning. Sir Robert said, “What do Hitler’s alleged passions lor’—Reuter. - 194 words
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188 1940-12-12 20 Reuter New York. Dec. 4. jy|AJOR-GEN. James E. Chaney, of the United States Army Air Corps, who has just returned after a 43-day survey of the position in Britain, told the Press to-day that he was "very optimistic on the outcome ofReuter - 188 words
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234 1940-12-12 20 —Reuter. London, Dec. 6. rORTY THOUSAND British troops 1 have, just completed large-scale manoeuvres in England, writes Reuter’s special correspondent. I The object was to enable the High Command to study the employment and handling of highly mechanized corps in a rapid—Reuter. - 234 words
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96 1940-12-12 20 OMINOUS UNREST IN JAPAN MOSCOW DISCLOSURES —Reuter. Moscow iw THE Red Star, organ of the Soviet Army, discussing the 1 national situation notes that both Britain and the l niled reacted quickly to the announcement of the Tokio-Nanki'n” Regarding the internal situation in Japan, the journal del that Prince Remove's—Reuter. - 96 words
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Article341 1940-12-12 20 .—Reuter London. Dee. 5. THE Soviet Union has informed Japan that it continue I to recognize Gen. Chiang Kai-shek’s administration a the national government of China, and not that of Wang Ching-wei, who has been proclaimed.—Reuter - 341 words
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123 1940-12-12 20 me nyue raiN first recorded cultivation in the p<> Wireless. London. I'* UYDE PARK is the latest open P 1 into line with the “Dig for t paign. Mr. Robert Hudson, th*' Agriculture, took a spade hirrseL turned the earth of the first ofme nyue raiN first recorded cultivation in the p<> Wireless. - 123 words
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410 1940-12-12 21 Britain ‘Good Risk For American Loan FINANCIAL AND SHIPPING AID BEING DISCUSSED -Reuter. 1 Washington, Dec. 5. ■VIPORTANT new American moves to help Great Britain I appear to be imminent, the secretaries of at least three U.S. ■uvernmcnt departments giving indications yesterday that ■irther aid was under immediate consideration. Mr.-Reuter. - 410 words
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Article125 1940-12-12 21 —Rcu er. Chungking, Dee. 4. 1'0-MILE highway connecting S/echuan Pr>v;n'*e w* h Inner l ihet has at last he n compar ed. H’hen surfacing of the road !l ls been improved, regular bus ,n ‘t freight services will be main1‘in d be Chengtu and T’.ts—Rcu er. - 125 words
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Article54 1940-12-12 21 Detroit, Dec. 4. IMK. Henry Ford in an inter--ITI view to-day said that if Britain needed money he was in favour of ’’giving them all they want.” He added, “it would end the war in a hurry. We did it before. and might as54 words
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108 1940-12-12 21 Reuter. London, Dec. 4. THAT the Balkans are becoming less and less inclined to open their door to Hitler is shown by official and semiofficial statements of policy issued on behalf of countries there. Bulgaria has affirmed her desire fop(Reuter. - 108 words
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301 1940-12-12 21 London, Dec. 5. IF Germany runs short of oil, she must stop fighting. It is with this belief uppermost in their minds that the K.A.F. have shaped their epet ations. said Dr. Hugh Dalton, the Minister of Economic Warfare, at301 words
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90 1940-12-12 21 London, Dec. 5. CRUSHING defeat, involving over 20,000 casualties, was indieted on the Japanese troops who carried out an attack in Northern Hupeh Province, in entral China, last week, according to an official dispatch received by the Chinese Embassy in [.ondon. The Tahungshan90 words
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225 1940-12-12 21 London, Dec. t. QEN. DE GAULLE told Reuter to-day that the Germans would soon be making a new move, probably in the Mediterranean. “I believe that 1941 will see the air superiority of the Allies established” he added. “I do not think the225 words
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70 1940-12-12 21 Romo. Dec. THE Pope has expressed a that the belligerent powers will observe Christmas Eve mass in the afternoon instead of at midnight, says the Italian news agency His Holiness has authorized eel» bra tion cf the customary Chiistmas Ev< mass during the afternoon oi70 words
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Article33 1940-12-12 21 —British Wireless The Earl of Cardigan, a lieutenant m the Royal Army Medic*l Corps, who wa previously reported as missing. Ls now repo:to J to be not missing.—British Wireless—British Wireless - 33 words
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250 1940-12-12 21 Reu i r London, Dec. 4. r jPIIK view that the war-weary Jap- anese are beginning, at last, to see through Germany propaganda and realize that Britain is going to win the war. was expressed by Viscount Kano, London manager of the Yokohama SpecieReu i r - 250 words
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Article, Illustration358 1940-12-12 22 London, Dec. 7. ITALIAN and Albanian soldiers who have surrendered to the Yugoslav authorities during the past two days talk of ever-increasing disorganization in the Italian army and the imminent collapse of Italian authority in Albania. Meanwhile the358 words
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Article140 1940-12-12 22 Il»*UUT. Washington, Dec. 2. MEMBERS of the Senate Banking Committee and the House of Representatives Coinage Committee to-day unanimously approved the transaction whereby the United States advances $100,000,000 to China. Mr. Henry Morgenthau. Secretary of the Treasury, explained the details of the proposed agreement to the• Il»*UUT. - 140 words
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123 1940-12-12 22 .—Reuter. Moscow, Dec. 9. JTALY'S difficulties in the war with Greece are the subject of long articles in Moscow newspapers. The trade union organ Trud says there is no doubt that the Greeks have gained considerable successes and.—Reuter. - 123 words
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270 1940-12-12 22 —Reuter. London, Dec. 6. HOLYROOD House, the historic palace of the Kings of Scotland at Edinburgh, was recently damaged by raiders. A bomb fell on the lawn of Holyrood House close to the ruined chapel of Holyrood Abbey and disturbed the bones of old—Reuter. - 270 words
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168 1940-12-12 22 .—British Wireless. London, Dec. 5. THE Ministry of Home Security has provided places in public shelters in London for 1,410.000 people and the number is being increased every week. Miss Ellen Wilkinson, Joint Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry, made this statement in a broadcast.—British Wireless. - 168 words
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87 1940-12-12 22 —British Wireless. London. Dec. 6 A TOTAL of 1.250 British subjects are detained under the Defence of the Realm Regulations. This was revealed by Mr. Osbert Peake. Parliamentary Under-Secretary to the Home Office, replying to a question in the House of Commons. He added—British Wireless. - 87 words
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Article288 1940-12-12 22 -Reuter. London, I) ec c AN action in the south Atlantic, approximately n miles north-east of Montevideo, between a rJ armed merchantman and a disguised German raid» described in an Admiralty communique issued in Uj.-Reuter. - 288 words
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Article144 1940-12-12 22 British Wireless. London. D? c MR. RALPH INGERSOLL. editor of PMan influential American dai J■ 14 frga —who has just returned to Amejiu a visit to England, is opinion that Britain can v- 1 In a leading article nay^ “The moral I drew from theBritish Wireless. - 144 words
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89 1940-12-12 22 —Reuter rw Buenos Mf “THE spirit of Britain 1 declared Lord willin'-' British trade mission to speaking at a luncheon to by the British Chamber ot < M p Sir Granville Gibson, v! > Pudse.v and Otlcy). one of t, mission, replying to enemy Britain—Reuter - 89 words
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1022 1940-12-12 23 i By Our Own Correspondent.) London, Dec. 6. EXACTLY a fortnight after the famous raid which destroyed v ii< It* streets of shops and offices, Killed between 200 and 300 people, blocked transport and damaged water, electricity1,022 words
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106 1940-12-12 23 —Reuter. Athens, Dec. 8. the extent of the premeditation of the Italian attack on Greece K proved by documents found by Ihe Greeks In their advance into Mbania. I’hotostatic copies of these documents, which belong to the the 3rd •hilia Division, were shown to—Reuter. - 106 words
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Article323 1940-12-12 23 Reuter London, Doc. 4. r J*HE striking power of the RAF is apparently not only causing terror among the German troops in France but to Hitler himself. Revelations made by a French correspondent suggest that Hitler is living more than ever in terror of violentReuter - 323 words
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69 1940-12-12 23 Reuter Shanghai, Dec. 5 CLOSE on the heels of America’s recent U.S. $lOO,OOO 000 loan to China, the British Government is reported to be considering a £0.000.000 credit to China, according to Chinese Press dispatches. Previously Great Britain had granted a £3.000.000 loan.Reuter - 69 words
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352 1940-12-12 23 London, Doc. 5 A BULLETIN issued by the Air Ministry news service on air damage in Geimany says that there is every sign that the R.A.F.’S policy of aiming rather than merely shedding its bombs is the right one. Not only352 words
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Article27 1940-12-12 23 Reuter. (Athens, Doc. 9 i ha* 1 von revealed that units of the One,; Navy have damaged and capturr.d an Italian destroyer Reuter.Reuter. - 27 words
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Article76 1940-12-12 23 Reuter Belgrade, Dec. will send to Germany 60 per cent ot her total oil exports, or 000.000 tons, next year This surpasses ail (juntas granted to Germany In the past and is the result of the recent ten-year GermanHumanian economic pact, says the official newspaperReuter - 76 words
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Article61 1940-12-12 23 Reuter London, Dec 9 9 V'IIL Lord Mayor ot London, broad e..sting last night asked the people >1 Great Britain to contribute sums towards the families of Greek soldiers Alter the broadcast lie handed in a cheque tor *:50o as a contribution to the newReuter - 61 words
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Article69 1940-12-12 23 "I- !r -mi lint i h Fiores —Brit Lh Win le London, 1 >«•«* 7 r |Mf I.o oofi 11f*:t<i(| 1 1 11 of U,i' koym A >i I i.;*i.-» Nu\y has tiulnnh'd i casualty tabling the naim I no n in< lu(Minf the f!*vt air aim pots >ntiel. i"I- .!r -mi linti h Fiores.—Brit Lh Win le ■. - 69 words
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254 1940-12-12 24 De Gaulle’s Call To N. Africa Syria OPPORTUNITY FOR VICTORY IN THE MEDITERRANEAN London, Dec. 9. A CHANCE to turn the Italian reverses into a complete rout and win for France “the victory of the Mediterranean now presents itself to the French fleet and the French armies in North Africa254 words
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309 1940-12-12 24 R.A.F. 's 40 Raids In Albania British Support Of Creek Forces Reuter. Cairo, Dec 8. rORTY raids on 11 diiTerent Albanian centres have been carried out by the R.A.F. during four weeks since they started active co-operation with the Greeks. British pilots are continually over snow-covered mountains and deep valleysReuter. - 309 words
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56 1940-12-12 24 t. Reuter. Peiping, Dec. 8. IT has been suggested in diplomatic circles that delay on the part of Germany in recognizing the Wang Ching-wei government is due to Germany’s desire to use recognition as a bargaining counter to force Japan to •a';e action againstt. Reuter. - 56 words
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Article83 1940-12-12 24 VICHY FREE FRENCH GENERALS —Reuter. London, Dec. 8. MARSHAL Petain's Minister of Justice at a cabinet meeting in Vichy yesterday announced that Gen. de Gaulle, Gen. Le Gentilhomme and Coionel de Lanninat will shortly bt deprived of French citizenship, states the Swiss radio Sen Le Gentilhomme, former Commander-in-Chief of the—Reuter. - 83 words
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57 1940-12-12 24 Reuter London, Dec. 9. GEN. Dentz, Commander of the 15th Army Corps in the Marseilles district, has been appointed High Commissioner of Syria, Reuter learns from well-informed French sources in London. He succeeds M. Jean Chiappe who was killed in an air accident whileReuter - 57 words
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Article85 1940-12-12 24 .—Reuter. Shanghai, Dec. 8. JAPAN is demanding the employment of Japanese nationals in the Government of French Indo-China including the department of finance, communications and the army office, according to the Ta Kung Pao, influential Chungking newspaper. The journal adds that the Governor of Indo-China, Vice-Admiral.—Reuter. - 85 words
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101 1940-12-12 24 me —Router. Romo, i), M a TWO Italian generals were killed on Saturday when a n jjjj,\ plane, carrying members of the Italian armistice commit which has been negotiating with France, crashed near Vmi? Piedmont Province, it is revealed to-day. ln Theyme —Router. - 101 words
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Article256 1940-12-12 24 ONE-QUARTER OF ALBANIAN POPULATION FREED Many Prisoners Much Material Taken At Argyrocastro Athens, Dee. 9 WITH the taking of Argyrocastro, officially confirmed last night, one-quarter of the population and one-seventh of the territory of Albania have been freed from Italian rule. It is revealed that a large number of prisoners256 words
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137 1940-12-12 24 —Reuter. London. Dec BETWEEN the German invasi-m Holland and Oct. 15 about Dutchmen whose names aie have been flung into German p Official Dutch circles in London that it is believed the total nun: 1 ceeds 2,000. Seven generals, 19 university 1 I sors,—Reuter. - 137 words
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333 1940-12-12 24 .—Router. London, Dec. 9. HARDLY before dusk clouded the outlines of London an alert broke the longest all-clear spell—two whole days and one night—the citizens of the capital have experienced since ttm start of the German air blitz on Aug..—Router. - 333 words
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58 1940-12-12 24 —Reuter. Washington, Dec. 8. II7ARPLANES now he*ng produced in the United States are equal to the “best in the world” says the War Department. Action taken in February, before the bulk of existing mass orders were placed, has corrected deficiencies disclosed by the war example—Reuter. - 58 words
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767 1940-12-12 25 Reuter. Tokio, Dec. 9. ft JAPAN would certainly have to fight if the United I States went to war with Germany. Japan's foreign policy will henceforth revolve round the three-power C;ut just as it usedReuter. - 767 words
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117 1940-12-12 25 j-Japanesc war. Singapore, Dec. 10. BRITISH General Headquarters. Malaya, declared last night they had no knowledge of the Japanese report about a supposed military alliance between Great Britain and China. They stated they had no knowledge either of the alliance or of negotiations to concludej-Japanesc war. - 117 words
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152 1940-12-12 25 Reuter London. Dec. 10. THE attainment of a definite stage in the policy of rapidly increasing the armoured strength of the British Army is marked by a new appointment, namely the Commander of the Royal Armoured Corps. The first occupant ol theReuter - 152 words
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Article76 1940-12-12 25 Reuter Chungking. Dec. 10 FEVERISH military preparations ar" going on at Formosa and Ami y. and a change in Command in Amoy has been effected, it is learned here. Many Japanese warships are said to have been sighted recently manoeuvring off the Fukien coast, while the aerodromeReuter - 76 words
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180 1940-12-12 25 ’—Reuter London, Dec. 11. REPORTS reach in» London show that the repeated attacks by R.A.F. bombers on the same targets in Germany and German-occupied territory ni»ht after ni«ht are bavin» a great effect on Germany s war outpu i V. urh|. tiler’—Reuter - 180 words
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Article281 1940-12-12 25 Ijondon, Dec. 8. ft jUSSOLINTS war leaders continue to show their dissatisfaction with the ill judged Albanian campaign by resigning, it being announced this morning that Admiral Dominico Cavagnari has asked to Ik» relieved of281 words
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138 1940-12-12 25 Reuter. London, Dpc. 9 THK LuftwafTe lost three aircraft for every British machine and pilots at tho rate of 65 to one during air activity over Britain during the week ending midnight Dec. 7. In that period the German air artiviiyReuter. - 138 words
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54 1940-12-12 25 Renter London, Dec. 9 THE. loss ol one Netherlands sub marine in war operations Is announced by the headquarters of the Royal Netherlands Navy. Every ndeavour has been made f .o inform the next ol kin of the crew through the agency of theRenter - 54 words
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Article43 1940-12-12 25 .—Reuter. liundon, Dec. 9 4 Mhtt.SAGK lrom N**a York j*tate« that I. l!. r fully-equipped ambulance* have been presented to the Greek Government fcp the Bnllxli-Am Iran Ambulance Corps, and w ill Ik* shipped to Greece .shortly. Reuter..—Reuter. - 43 words
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786 1940-12-12 26 Wanderers 11: Crusaders AS was generally expected, Ihe Army W anderers heat the Armv Crusaders in Saturday’s Malayan Rugby Union fixture on the padang, hut had to fight very hard to do so. The margin786 words
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Article36 1940-12-12 26 —Reuier. London. Dec. 6. Tilt: New Zealand Army Rugby team b°at Oxford University by 21 points to nve a„ Oxford. Oxford meet Cambridge in the annual inter-varsity match to-morrow. —Reuter.—Reuier. - 36 words
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Article112 1940-12-12 26 (IToin Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Dee. 8. Alt! GOER team, drawn from Eurasian players all over Malaya, trounced a scratch team. Ah Ee’s fifteen, comprised mainly of Asiatie players, by 27 points to nil in a game played on the Selangor Club padang to-day. The112 words
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Article120 1940-12-12 26 Newmarket, Dec. 4. POINTING out that hundreds ol thousands of pounds sterling oi British racing thoroughbred stock had been exported to North and South America. South Africa, India, Australia and elsewhere. Lord Rosebery, speaking at the annual meeting of the Thoroughbred Breeders’ Association at Newmarket urged the120 words
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358 1940-12-12 26 London. Dec. 8. THE following are the results of league football matches played yesterday: NORTH Blackburn Rovers 5 Manchester United 5 Bradford 2 Rochdale 4 Bury 0 Preston North End 0 Chester 6 New Brighton 2 Chesterfield 0 Grimsby Town 3 Crewe Alexandra 3 Wrexham358 words
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Article115 1940-12-12 26 RKSI LTS in brief of Saturday’s races at Kuala Lumpur are Race I Fernlei 830 and SlO Danse Du Ventre 812 Myanee 89 Kai e 2 —Royal Beau 810 and 86 >liss Rod 87 Slenella 86 Uace 3—Queen Be on 842 and 88 IMiariol 87 Rosalie115 words
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Article234 1940-12-12 26 Penang Wi n All Blues Rugby Final (From Our Own < ur„s, Kuala Lumpin' u,. pFNANG annexed the \h f Cup for rugger (a heatine SHansor u„ i .1 points (one goal, lin e in, N V drop goal and one niMliv to nil. Though up against Selangor, who were234 words
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367 1940-12-12 26 (From Our Own Correspondent! Kujl i Lumpur. Dec. <\ PF.R.AK followed up tlicir \ir»urie> over Singapore and Negri Sembilan last week-end b> heating Selangor on the padang yesterda» in a hockey match by the only goal of the game. They can thus lay claim to367 words
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Page 26 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous56 1940-12-12 26 DOUBLE TOTES Hie first double tote paid S601 on each of three winning tickets. The second double to.e paid S259 on each of seven winning tickets. THE BIG SWEEP The draw on the big sweep value S104.540. resulted as follows FIRST: ***** SECOND ***** THIRD ***** Starters *****, *****. *****,56 words
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562 1940-12-12 1 IT is not generally appreciated to 1 what extent the mining industry contributes to the revenue of this country” declared Mr. H. E. Nixon, addressing shareholders at the annual meeting of Batu Selangor Tin Dredging Co. Ltd. in IVnang Mr. Nixon562 words
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Article108 1940-12-12 1 to go into stock.—Straits Times cable. (From Our Own Correspondent) London, Dec. 7. exports of rubber in October were 129,076 tons, compared with 124,973 tons in September, according to statistics published by the International Rubber Regulation Committee. Absorption in October was 87,977 tons, compared with 76,706to go into stock.—Straits Times cable. - 108 words
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Article118 1940-12-12 1 The lollowing rubber corps were har vested in November:— Lb. Broome 225.000 Kempas 295,000 Alor Pongsu 85,203 Bedong Rubber 67,003 Temerloh 27,273 Penang Rubber 315,500 Sabrang Rubber 84,000 Straits Rubber 303,000 Rubana Rubber 128,000 Bagan Serai Rubber 94,000 Tali Ayer Rubber 149.500 Batak Rabit Rubber 37,400 Merchiston118 words
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Article66 1940-12-12 1 THE secre ar os of Sungei Biiut Rubber Co Ltd. s.ate tha;, the company’s estate in Pahang lias been sold lor $300,000 The nam ol the purchaser is not disclosed. The estate has 912 acres planted wi h rubber of which 776 acres are mature66 words
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174 1940-12-12 1 IT has been reported to the Food Controller that dealers in Thailand Rice in certain parts of Malaya, particularly in Kuala Lumpur and Singapore, are refusing to sell Thailand Rice in their possession except at an exorbitant price, and that some dealers174 words
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Article129 1940-12-12 1 Straits Times cable. From Our Own Correspondent» London, Dec. 4 THE Chancellor of the Exchequer is unable to furnish any inlormatlor. regarding the liability to E.P.T. and an.\ other tax of any particular concern s profits. This information was given to-day by Sir Kingsley WoodStraits Times cable. - 129 words
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Article113 1940-12-12 1 «From Our Own Correspondent) London, Dec. 9 Ihe lollowing are to-day “hid quoian. id for Fixed Trusts: t u British Empire A' not availaoh British Empire B’ not availahli British Empire Cumulative not avallabu British Empire C'prehensivc not uvallaoie British General “A" m 0 British General ‘B’ 11113 words
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Article323 1940-12-12 1 London. Dec. 11. The following ate to-day closing middle quotations. Shares are of Cl denomination unless otherwise slated: Jon uonu >-*, 1944-0«... 107 Funding i/oan 4% 1900-9< 113 War Loan >%% 102 311« Com Union Assee (Units) £6\ Prudential Asset ‘A'’.. 20' Royal isace 7'i Jrcat Wes323 words
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148 1940-12-12 1 Straits Time- cable From Our Own Correspondent) London. !>•<•. 7. MANY MAI AYAN steriinß rubber companies have this week announced biju/er prollis and diviciends lor the past year. l umiJ) Rubber earned €22.294 ermpar d with €8.28« last year and the dividend is nine per cent,Straits Time- cable - 148 words
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53 1940-12-12 1 S|K(* I >••< .full -M.u Api -J'llu Ju 1 »1: cl*»li :<« id 1 n n i*; r 39 :tu \h :i7 t 7 3 a :ik :ik 1 :i*> 11 9 39 39'. :t« 37 19 39*. :<h 37 > i. n 7 11 3a53 words
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Article247 1940-12-12 2 «From Our Own Correspondent» London. Dec. 9. WHETHER or not the International Tin Control Scheme is to be continued alter the end of 1941 is now being considered in City circles, and it is believed that247 words
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145 1940-12-12 2 2 From Our Own Correspondent.) London, Dec. 9. SIR John Hay, a member of the International Rubber Regulation Ci remittee who negotiated the agreements with the United States to acquire 330,000 tons of rubber as emergency stocks, declared in2 - 145 words
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121 1940-12-12 2 GOOD TIN PROFITS AND DIVIDENDS Ayer Hitam Pahang Consolidated pared with ton per cent Straits Times cable. (From Our Own Correspondent.) London. Dec. 9. STERLING tin companies operating in Malaya continue to disclose vastly increased profits and dividends in respect of the last financial year. Some of results announced overpared with ton per cent – Straits Times cable. - 121 words
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Article18 1940-12-12 2 Hitam Tin produced 40 piculs of tinore and Rahman Hydraulic Tin produced 1.000 piculs of tin-ore in November.18 words
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186 1940-12-12 2 IN a weekly report on the rubber market, issued on Dec. 5, Lewis and Peat «Singapore» Ltd. write: Permissible exports are once again at 100 per cent. This was the decision made bv the International Rubber Regulation Committee when it met186 words
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Article372 1940-12-12 2 In a weekly report issued on Dec. 5. Staton Nelson and Co. Ltd. write: Last week’s 100 per cent, quota decision was received without surprise, and a half-hearted attempt to mark down prices met with scant success. All three markets are very steady, and general buying has372 words
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877 1940-12-12 2 ADDRESSING shareholders at the annual meeting of Rantau Tin Dredging Co. Ltd. in Penang last week. Mr, H. A. Coates, who presided in the absence of the chairman, Mr. A. A. Henggeler. said:— The No. 1 dredge started up on Sept 21, 1939,877 words
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Article57 1940-12-12 2 DOMESTIC rubber ex|>„ r i s Malaya in November ri mated by the Controller nl pnsf to have been 40.400 tons compares with a inom.ni monthly quota, at 90 per basic quota, of 48.187 will thus reduce the excess J ports,, which were 24 ‘»49 ex the57 words
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Article145 1940-12-12 2 THE Singapore Chamber Cummer l Rubber Association held its tion yesterday, when there was cati^ 1.860.691 lb. 830.67 tons: lb. 813.74 tons; S o W 1.287.5» b *s’?, tons. 374 SPOT London New York >if* I 6 PRICES REALIZED U Ribbed Smoked Sheet r,, nU Standard quality145 words
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Article151 1940-12-12 2 THE following particulars 01 operations by companies in the Anglo-Oriental group refer to November: Horn s Cu: yards Piculs Ampat Tin 1865 *****0 1360 Southern Kinta 6137 *****0 U 6374 Kamunting Tin 36 65 1 *****0 3632 Tongkah Harbour 289 *****0 1174 Anglo-Thai Tin 1061 *****0 285151 words
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54 1940-12-12 2 MONTHLY traffic returns Of the Singapore Traction Co. Ltd. shot?, receipts in November at $251,000. compared with $251,011 in Octcber and $222,000 in November 1950 Receipts for the first two months o: the financial year are. therefore. CJ:-,011. and $61,000 more than receipts in the corresponding54 words
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1140 1940-12-12 3 Singapore, December 11, 10 a.m. I MINING H ue Va) Buyers Sellers t Ampat Tin 3/4% 3/3 I Austral Amal 6/6 7/- i Austral Malay h. 38/ft. 35/6 i Ayer Hltam 1»/- 21/- Ayer Weng 0.67 0.72 Bangrln Tin 15/- 16/- Batu Selangor 1.46 1.53cd1,140 words
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Article69 1940-12-12 3 THE output of gold from Raub Australian Gold Mining Co., Ltd. in the four weeks ended Dec. 7 was 1,608 '•liners One compared with I.ddJ ounces in the preceding four-week neriod. The particulars of the source of production. that is from crushing battery and retreatment plant,69 words
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98 1940-12-12 3 tons tn November last year .—Straits Times cable. (From Our Own Correspondent) London, Dec. 4. WORLD tin stocks declined 60ft tons in November, according to estimates compiled by W. H. Oartsen. At the end of November stocks were estimated at 40.011 tons, including visibletons tn November last year .—Straits Times cable. - 98 words
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Article98 1940-12-12 3 —Straits limes cable. (From Our Own Correspondent.) «n*»™ London, Dec. 7. THE directors of Malayan Tin 1 Dredging Ltd. have declared an interim dividend of 15 per cent, making 30 per cent, to date for the current year which ends next June. Southern Malayan Tin.—Straits limes cable. - 98 words
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84 1940-12-12 3 NOVEMBER RUBBER TIN-ORE IMPORTS FOREIGN imports of rubber into Malaya in November totalled 16.196 tons, compared with 17,772 tons in October, bringing the total imports for the 11 months of this year to 220.778 tons, compared with 169 372 tons in the corresponding period of 1939. Foreign Imports of tin-ore84 words
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89 1940-12-12 3 --Straits Timed (From Our Own Correspondent) London. Dec. 4 ris understood that a new order will soon be issued placing further restrictions on the use of tin containers for various goods. A similar order, made in September banned containers for specified articles and diverted--Straits Timed - 89 words
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Article43 1940-12-12 3 rE official price of tin in Singapore on Dec. 5 was $132.62>/ 2 per picul of 133 l/3rd lb. on Dec. 6 $132.50: on Dec 7 $132.621/2: on Dec. 9 $132.62V 2 on Dec. 10 $132.62%; on Dec. 11 $132.62Vz.43 words
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Article77 1940-12-12 3 THB following outputs of tin-ore are reported 1 for November:— Hours. Yardage. Piculs Xlnta Kallas 026 120.700 °7ll Benong Tin IJB2 Mona Tin. ..80S 108.000 121 KamuMing 028 140,000 780 Thabawletk 027 *****0 1.408 Pungah Tin Dredge 1 846 205.000 1.682 Dredge 2 820 292,000 022 Austral77 words
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Article123 1940-12-12 3 Singapore. Dec. 11, noon. Surer» BNlw' Oamblei f 7.70 Hamburg Cube tlg.tb Java Cube ***** White Muntok 115.00 WhlU $14.80 Black 8.50 Copra Mixed 02.14 Sun Dried 03.40 Sow flow Ho I Lingga 04.02 04.92 S Pair 04.02 H Sarawak 04.75 lOtofiWf Palembang 014.00 Banja 113 XX)123 words
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91 1940-12-12 3 (From Our Own Correspondent) London, Dec. 4. r CREASED distributions to shareholders are to be made by Pahanc Consolidated. On the ordinary shares the directors propose a Anal dividend of 20 per cent, less tax, making 30 per cent, for the year, compared with ten per91 words
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Article15 1940-12-12 3 Jlmah Rubber harvested 29,900 lb. of rubber in Novembei and Punggor Rubber harvested 12,379 lb.15 words
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Article325 1940-12-12 3 Issued by the Malayan Sharebrokers’ Association. Singapore. Dec. 10. Hook* noifti tai Company Dividend Clone ut ex ir.% nrntun».- rw rim Pavabl* iku u Jatc Batu Selangor 5% No. 23 18 Dec. 24 Dec. 19 5% Burma Malay 6d. No. 2* Der 18 Dec 24 Dec325 words
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