The Straits Budget, 26 December 1940
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The Straits Budget
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Title Section27 1940-12-26 1 The Straits Budget BEING THE WEEKLY ISSUE OF THE STRAITS TIMES [ESTABLISHED NEARLY A CENTURY.! No. 4324. Price 26 cts., (S.S. CurreiicyTorri’ SINGAPORE. THURSDAY. DECEMBER 26, 1940.27 words
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Article1337 1940-12-26 1 SUM of $27,635 was collected for The War Fund in the past six days bringing the total collected since the fund Started in May last to $4,693,535. During the week a remittance of £15,500 was made to London making the total so remitted, £540,000. The largest1,337 words
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Article, Illustration56 1940-12-26 1 “Babes In The Wood” In Jo hore The bold bad robbers of “Babes in the Wood indulge in a little swordplay. Anne Halsey and Herbert Brown as Dornier and Heinkel in a scene from “Babes in the Wood” presented by the Johore Players last week at the Theatre Royal, Johore—Straits Times picture. - 56 words
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Article1189 1940-12-26 1 ALL AID SHORT OF WAR” Straits Times. Dec. 10. President Roosevelt's announcement of plans for ensuring maxinurn aid to Great Britain could not be improved upon. The scheme to be recommended to Congress is iniple and realistic, providing for 1 he supply of war materials without limit, entirely regardless ofStraits Times. Dec. 10. - 1,189 words
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Article1266 1940-12-26 1 —Straits Times, Dec. 20. In an address delivered at the annual general meeting ot the (Childrens Aid Society in Singapore on Tuesday, His Excellency the Governor said “It is the duty of everyone here in these days to maintain at the very least and, indeed, to try and improve—Straits Times, Dec. 20. - 1,266 words
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Article1213 1940-12-26 2 —Straits Times. Dec. 21 Until war thrust every other consideration into the background, one of the problems of a social character which caused most agitation in the public mind in Malaya was that of venereal disease and the prevalence of prostitution. People were gradually becoming accustomed to—Straits Times. Dec. 21 - 1,213 words
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Article1012 1940-12-26 2 soldiers is unwarranted. -Straits Times, Dec. 23. There is much evidence in the Chinese newspapers published in Singapore of growing entnusiasm for the suggestion that the Government of the Colony should sanction the formation of a Straits Settlements Regiment." thereby making soldiering a career for locally-bornsoldiers is unwarranted. -Straits Times, Dec. 23. - 1,012 words
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Article1179 1940-12-26 3 Federation ni the Woilcl." Straits Timc.s, Dec. 24. In a leading article published early this month, wc referred to suggestions which have been made in the House oi Commons and elsewhere that the Prime Minister should give a detailed definition of Great Britain’s war aims. We arguedFederation ni the Woilcl." Straits Timc.s, Dec. 24. - 1,179 words
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Article, Illustration35 1940-12-26 4 Some of the party from the Batu Pahat Cheng Siew School who last week paid a visit to the Straits Times offices and printing plant.—Straits Times picture. —Straits Times picture.—Straits Times picture. - 35 words
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391 1940-12-26 4 THE new all-Malayan issue oi currency notes has arrived in Singapore, but is being kept in cold storage M at the Treasury until a decision is made on the date for placing them in circulation. The new391 words
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63 1940-12-26 4 MR S. F Owen was married to mi.« Audrey McCrea, of New Zealand, a former •ecretary of the YWCA. in Singapore and Kuala Lumpur, at the Wesley Church Mr. Owen is Executive Engineer, P.W.D., Kuala Selangor. The Rev. H B. Amstutz conducted th* s rvice.63 words
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325 1940-12-26 4 jpOR moie than an hour last night L the Governor, Sir Shenton Thomas, saw for himself the v/ork*ng of a part of the passive defence services of Singapore. The "show” was not specially staged lor him; it was a routine exercise in which325 words
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80 1940-12-26 4 A BUFFET supper and dance, held an Dec. 14 In the Sungei UJong Cluo Seremban by tlie Negri Sembilan St. Andrew Society, was attended by 240 hosts and guest» Side shows, houp-la. raffles, and other methods of raising money had been organized and a80 words
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Article63 1940-12-26 4 From Out Own Correspondent i Malacca. Dec. 20. AT office of the Registrar of Marriages. before Mr. W. J. Thorogood this morning the marriage took place of Bernard Ernest Chambers, assistant Superintendent of Physical Education, Sultan Idris Training College. Tanjong Malim, and Winifred Bessie Qriffln, assistant Supervisor. Malay63 words
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DOMESTIC OCCURRENCES
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Article138 1940-12-26 4 On December 17th at Singapore to Peggy. wife of Flight Lieutenant E. W. B. Griffith*, a son. BRAITKWAITE. —At Singapore General Hospital on October 18th, to Edith, wife >1 Capt. M. R. Br<hwaite. 7he Malay Regiment. a daughter. At Maternity Hospital, on December 17th to Babs wife of J.138 words
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Article163 1940-12-26 4 The engagement is announced between Cyril Hackworth Young, clde.st son of the late Re\. and Mrs. G. E. Young, and Margaret A. Widdowson, only daughter of the late Rev. T Widdowson and Mrs, Widdowson SIOW-GAN. —An engagement Is announced ot Miss Siow Cheng Noo alias Kim Neo. eldest daughter163 words
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Article36 1940-12-26 4 Douglas third son of Mr. Mr.s G £•:<)' of Pitcaple. Aberdeenshire. Scotland Frances Elizabeth, daughter of Mr. *4.*'. R. Rowland of Aylesbuiy, Buckinghamsrn: > England at The Kuantan Club. Pahang, F. M.S on Fiidnv. 13th Deeemb“i 10*036 words
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Article297 1940-12-26 4 Leaders—- All Aid Short Ol War Poverty j A Growing Danger 1 The Desire To Serve 2 After The War 2 Financial Supplement-- 3 Financial and Commercial vw. to date, following oat».. 2o Malayan General News— Passive Defence Oi Malava First Oi Seven New Us Luxurv Liners Arrives Here297 words
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Article129 1940-12-26 4 Members of the Rotary Club and their wives went to the New World ment park to make the annual Rotai> nms treat to poor children a gtca' N< arly 2,000 persons, over 1.500 of being children, were given a cheer fuitim. The children, in particular, made tm129 words
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Article112 1940-12-26 4 <From Our Own Correspondent > Kuala Lumpur. D<' 3 THE Agent for the Government ot u Mr. C. S. Venkatachar. opened to-aa. m w Indian bank in Kuala Lumpur, tm cutta Commercial Bank. Among th <,; sent were the Federal Secretary, M r Fraser,112 words
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Obituary111 1940-12-26 4 DEATHS ANGUS.—At General Hospital on 22nd I)ee. “Vivien” infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Angus, Singapore Fire Bi lgade aged .*>- nionths. Deeply Regretted. CHEN—Mrs. Chen Hui Mei. mother of Dr. Chen Su Lan passed away on Dee. 22nd at the age of 82. CHEAM.— MR CHEAM CHEOW SENG passed111 words
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1197 1940-12-26 5 THE mainland of Malaya—in addition to Sinj>aporc and Penang—is now being placed in a state of defence, declared the Governor, Sir Shenton Thomas, when broadcasting from Singapore on Sunday night for the first1,197 words
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Article, Illustration14 1940-12-26 5 Sir Shenton Thomas, icho broadcast from Singapore on Sundau night.14 words
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517 1940-12-26 5 A TRIBUTE to British sea-power which is keeping open the port of Singapore for ships under many flags, the strains of “Rule Britannia” blared from loudspeakers on the now American luxury liner President Jackson as she slipped through the rain-swept harbour517 words
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171 1940-12-26 5 A DENIAL that there had been i n friction between the Central Government of China and Chinese Communist troops was made by Mr. Tan Kok Kent,', son of Mr. Tan Kah I Kee. who returned to Singapore from Chungking by air171 words
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82 1940-12-26 5 IN honour ot tils sixtieth birthday. Mr. Roland Braddell, th<* Singapore advocate and solicitor, was entertained by ’lie Singapore Naitukkottal Chetliar community on Friday The *cene < t tiie ‘ntertainment was the Chettlar Temple in Tank Road, which was Illuminated for the occasion. Among those82 words
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45 1940-12-26 5 UR C. M. Chrllapah. founder of Victoria College, Jaffna, wa.s entertained In Kuala Lumpur on .Saturday at the Eastern Hotel on the occasion of hi* visit to Malaya by old boys mix! other members of the Jaffna community In Malaya.45 words
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Article24 1940-12-26 5 Mr. J Full weather. who has been actlntf as Ch lef AKrlculUir.il Officer, Johore, has left for A l* trull a on lone leave24 words
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297 1940-12-26 6 CUBSTANTIAL reinforcements of all arms for the Far Eastern Command have recently arrived in Malaya, states an announcement issued on Monday by the Commander-in-Chiei. Far East, Sir Robert Brooke-Popham. These reinforcements include aircraft, Air Force personnel and297 words
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Article35 1940-12-26 6 THE Johore Planters’ Association has given 1 a lead by contributing $5OO to the Planters’ Benevolent Fund of Malaya in response to the urgent appeal issued by the President of that body.35 words
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308 1940-12-26 6 a result of a special effort made by Chinese throughout Malaya, the Lord Mayor’s Air Raid Relief Fund will benefit by a sum estimated at $250,000. In Singapore alone. $31,000 has been collected, which will shortly be handed to the Secretary308 words
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792 1940-12-26 6 (By A Special Correspondent) THF first Officer Cadet Training Unit in the Far Fa<t—- established in Singapore in September for the purpose 0 f filling a war time need for more officers for British unit* stationed in792 words
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Article55 1940-12-26 6 'THE British Government has at- ceptrd an offer by Dr. J. Landor, of Singapore, to lend £l,OOO free of interest for the prosecution of the war, says Reuter. Dr. Landor is Physician and Registrar at the Singapore General Hospi.al and lecturer in Dermatology at the King55 words
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Article85 1940-12-26 6 (From Our Own Correspondent! Malacca, Dec. 22. IN view of the possibility of rickshas beina required for use in certain circumstances, the decision of the Malacca Municipal c inmissioners made last October in fa oul v 0 the reduction of ricksha licences in the Year85 words
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Article85 1940-12-26 6 COME 200 members of the Singapore u pino Association, with wives and dren, had a Christmas party at the A se tion’s premises yesterday, A replica of Santa Claus made < r cream was prominently displayed and later distributed to the children. ihe M cream was prepared and85 words
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Advertisement98 1940-12-26 6 JOIN THE m or. W7L "sZ Yi >■ /try. <« y> S.'s "iw «UI 55-; Vi m (V Si M*. 4 *,<W a j-irV i* ft Sn G§ A IWecatVUa-^ati) Because Wheat is the cereal richest in the Vitamins, proteins and mineral salts essential to g,ood health. Because Wheat is98 words
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594 1940-12-26 7 (From Our Own Correspondent) Ipoh, Dec. 21. BLOWING tributes to four l’erah-born Chinese who gave u their lives in defence of their fatherland was made by Gen. Wu Teh-Chen, China’s goodwill envoy to Malaya594 words
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Article152 1940-12-26 7 DV an order published in the Government Gazette last week, the printing of any newspaper, placard, pamphlet or leaflet In a foreign language is forbidden unless the publication has been approved by the Press Censor. “Foreign language" is defined as any language other than English. Ihe distribution152 words
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132 1940-12-26 7 gIR Josiah Crosby, British Minister in Thailand, left Singapore for Bangkok after a week’s stay. Speaking to a Straits Times reporter just before his departure, Sli Josiah stated that although the principal reason for his visit was to welcome back his old friends,132 words
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Article, Illustration390 1940-12-26 7 MOTORISTS in Malaya arc plan- ning to buy fighter planes for the R.A.F. through tlie Automobile Association of Malaya. The Association is selling special badges for its Fighter Fund. The first badge was sold in Selangor for S500. Badges are available to390 words
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Article, Illustration54 1940-12-26 7 Built to the design and specification of the A RP Director, Johore Bahru, for the Auxiliary Fire Service, this hand-cart, which can be towed by a bicycle if necessary, carries all the equipment necessary for dealing with incendiary bombs. A wood model of an incendiary bomb54 words
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Article618 1940-12-26 7 A HOI A, believed to be that ol’ l)r. Krnest Walter Martindell, Medical Officer, Johore Bahru, was found burnt be>ond recognition in a fire-gutted motor-car at the IVA milestone, Woodlands Road, early on Friday morning. A passing taxi-driver saw a motorcar in the drain618 words
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Article64 1940-12-26 7 Prom Our Own Correspondent) Johore Bahru, Dec. 23. INCHE Atxlul Khalid bln Dato Klana, who has been Court Inspector. Johore Bahru, for about four years. Is leaving on transfer at the end of next month as OC.PD, Batu Pahat. He will Ik* rellev<*d by Inspector Othman bln64 words
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Article, Illustration30 1940-12-26 8 A general view of a cruiser from the bridge during gunnery exercises. Members of a gun crew in action. Six-inch gun firing during night gunnery exercises.30 words
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Article492 1940-12-26 8 DECENTLY British warships carried out extensive exercis- es in Malayan waters. They left the naval base, with its, lines of workshops working at top speed and slipped down the well-guarded Straits of Johore to the open sea. This I trip down the Straits is made492 words
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241 1940-12-26 8 CINGAPOKE residents may shortly obtain pi an< specifications for building blast and splinter shelters at $1 a copy from the Improvement Tin t The decision to make these plans and sperj. Hcations available to the public241 words
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200 1940-12-26 8 (From Our Own Correspondent. Ipoli. Dec. 18 WHILE this is a precautionary mea.-u which we must take in tluvi day.-, t does not in any way imply that there i* a*, fear of danger; rt would be foolish it v.t i not take such200 words
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97 1940-12-26 8 (From Our Own Correspondent Penang, Dee. 20 AR. J- E. Smith, president of tlie Eurasian Association will surreec* C. C. Stewart as a Municipal CommisM for the town of Penang. Dr. SmR'E many years of service on the Com» has been asked to serve97 words
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Article90 1940-12-26 8 (From Our Own Correspondent Kuala Lumpur, Dec IN aid of the Spitfire Fund, 10 1 being charged every person w»« to sc** a German incendiary dio P England by a Nazi plane but to fulfil Its task The Dor b is o Robinson and90 words
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264 1940-12-26 8 PLAN to co-ordinate the various entertainments and hospitality I for the troops in Singapore with one central depot, to avoid overi lapping, was put forward at a meeting at the Salvation Army H.Q. in Tank Road The meeting was convened by the Rev.264 words
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127 1940-12-26 8 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penang, Dec. 20. AVER 300 tongkang coolies returned to work yesterday out of the 600 that went on strike. It is understood that representatives of the strikers will meet the tongkang owners tomorrow momlhg when the terms *.t settlement will127 words
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698 1940-12-26 9 THE findings of the district court martial at the R.A F 1 Station, Seletar, which heal'd the trial of Flight-Sergeant G. C. Press on three charges under the Air Force" Act, will be promulgated in due course, it was698 words
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Article62 1940-12-26 9 Yhe Munnicipal Commissioners have agreed t( > a Government proposal that the date the first meeting of the committee apI' intcxi to investigate the question of hosl'': d accommodation for infectious disease:; '•further considered on July l next year Meanwhile, Government is being asked by »f Commissioners62 words
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Article117 1940-12-26 9 THE congratulations of His Majesty’s Forces in the Far East have been conveyed to the Com-mander-in-Chief, Middle East, in a telegram sent from Singapore. The telegram was signed by Air Chief Marshal Sir Robert Brooke-Popham, Commander-in-Chief, Far East, and Vice-Admiral Sir Geoffrey Layton, Commander-in-C hie f,117 words
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214 1940-12-26 9 l UOW real is the intention oi Pan* American Airways to extend their j trans-Paciflc Clipper service to Singapore, is shown by the arrival here of I their Manila operations superintendent, Mr. A L Lewis. He is surveying local j facilities for a service214 words
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Article152 1940-12-26 9 TIIE Central Indian Association of Malaya is making an appeal to the Indian public to subscribe for a central Indian high school. “For some time now. the appeal states, “this association has been considering a proposed to start an Indian high school r.t a central place152 words
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298 1940-12-26 9 'From Our Own Correspondent) Ipoh, Dec. 19. “THIS is a serious olTence; the sum 1 oi* money involved is a big one and also the poor persons who have paid up their instalments to the company are put into a state of298 words
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Article74 1940-12-26 9 AS,» nr,e, or two weeks’ rigorous imprisonment, wps Imposed by the third magistrate Mr Oon Khye Kiang. last week on a Ja panesi Fmekicki Hayashl, am I 55 vvho admitted that he had not reported to th' Registrar of Aliens within 4fl hours of he arrival in Singapore.74 words
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Article, Illustration378 1940-12-26 9 JJNDER consideration by the Johore (Jovernment at the moment is. the provision of* blast and splinter proof shelters for its Passive Defence Services. It is proposed under the scheme to provide shelters at air raid wardens’ posts throughout378 words
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126 1940-12-26 9 iliom Our Own Correspondent) Ipoh, Dec. 17. T»*IK ls s «»lou.s affair which might have (1 to the cancellation of the whole Cambridge examination and "I ask the ourf to take a f.erlous view of the case.” said Mi loves, O.C I’D, Kuala Kangsar, when126 words
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1802 1940-12-26 10 (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Dec. 17. A RUMOUR which he said had reached his ears v\as scotched by Mr. A. J. Adrian ClarK. the F.M.S. Legal Adviser, in a statement to the Commission of Inquiry1,802 words
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303 1940-12-26 10 (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur. Dec. 16. AT the end of 1941 there should be only about 660 rickshas in Kuala Lumpur, for the Traffic Advisory Committee of the Kuala Lumpur Sanitary Board have approved of the Chief Police Officer s recommendation303 words
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188 1940-12-26 10 JT was alleged before the Rent Assessment, Board last week that a landlord had asked for a sum above the fixed rent •md only given a receipt for the permitted amount. Tile landlord, Cilia Chin Siong, denied the accusation. He said he bought the house in188 words
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628 1940-12-26 10 THE treaty between Juon Q 1 the Wang Ching-wei ar 3 ment will not only benefit cm, n but lessen tension in the u Seas,” in the view ol the Sin r?u 11 h Jit Poh. of Singapore. The object of Japan’s recommit628 words
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60 1940-12-26 10 IN view’ of present conditions, tin pal Commissioners have Oeci no action shall be taken in 1041 reduction annually by 10 per licences for all kinds of hawkers It has also been decided that of 6.000 itinerant hawkers’ licence 1941 shall not include60 words
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Article, Illustration113 1940-12-26 11 lv the course of his up-country tour, Gen Wu Tch-chcn, Chinese Minister of Overseas Affairs, spent just over a week at Cameron Highlands. This picture was taken duZa a visit he and his party paid to “Bintang talim the residence of Mr Fc!o Ying Pong113 words
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Article, Illustration446 1940-12-26 11 •IT is the duty of everyone here in these days to maintain at the very least—and, indeed, to try and improve —all the social services in which this country is interested; because it is partly on behalf of such services that the British Empire446 words
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Article110 1940-12-26 11 1 From Our Own Correspondent) MMuar. Dec. 18 K Song Swee Long, Detective Investigating Officer, Tangkak, who is stated ft < been attacked in the police court by -m se who had been convicted on a charge Diiving made a false report to the police, to-day110 words
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Article54 1940-12-26 11 THE following is the text of a message to Gen Wavell from the Arab community of Singapore cabled to the British Ambassador in Cairo last week: "Arab community of Singapore sends you and the forces tinder your command congratulations on the splendid victory and wishes you54 words
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183 1940-12-26 11 pHINESE leaders in Singapore lully endorse the statement issued by the Overseas Chinese Department in Chungking on the importance of military training. The view is generally held among the Chinese, particularly those who have been domiciled »n this country, that they wni readily avail183 words
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121 1940-12-26 11 Singapore, Dec. 18. ANE of the biggest contributions to the F.M.S. War Fund for some months was received by the Malay Mail yesterday, when the Socfln Co., Ltd., Kuala Lumpur, which controls a number of estates in the F.M.S., sent121 words
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240 1940-12-26 11 “IT is certain that the Muslim world is receiving the news of the British successes on the Libyan frontier with thankfulness,” says Utusan Melayu. the Singapore Malay daily newspaper. “T 1 is a fact that no other nation is so despised by the Arabs240 words
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278 1940-12-26 11 IT has been decided that further continuous training of 1 the Volunteer Forces shall be undertaken. The period oi training will begin about Feb. 1, next year, and will last for two. months. II necessary, a second period will be278 words
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353 1940-12-26 11 < From Our Own Correspondent; Kuala Lumpur, Dec. its THE opinion that the dates already fixed lor I la* hearing of the case should la* i allowed to stand, w;us expressed to-day by Mr (J. L. Howe, First Magistrate, when Mr. F. O. Charlesworth appearing353 words
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Article81 1940-12-26 11 TWO European women. Mis Anna Kusori and her daughter, Mrs Z Schweizer (wife of the Malayan manager of Dlethelcn and Co, Ltd were injured when the car they were travelling in crashed into a fxxit in Napier Road last Wednesday afternoon They were taken to hospital by81 words
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326 1940-12-26 12 .—Reuter. THE Governor of the Straits Settlements, Sir Shenton Thomas, has been authorised to undertake direct discussions with the Netherlands authorities whenever these are required. This fact was mentioned in the House of Lords last w r eek.—Reuter. - 326 words
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124 1940-12-26 12 AN attractive Christmas girt scheme has been introduced for Malayan War Savings Certificates. A Certificate posted under this scheme will reach the recipient in a special envelope bearing a colourful Christmas design and the words. “Tills War Savings Certificate Aids Britain's Fight For Your Security.’’124 words
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174 1940-12-26 12 r I'HE text ot a letter written by Lord Eeaverbrook. Minister of Aircraft Production, to Mr. Winston Churchill, the Prime Minister, was received by telegram in Singapore last week. It is as follows: “Dear Prime Minister—We in this Ministry are conscious174 words
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Article132 1940-12-26 12 THE first public parade of the Local Defence Corps was held last week when members were inspected by the Governor. Sir Shenton Thomas, who addressed the men and gave them his experiences ot the Home Guard In England About 100 members, including a large number of132 words
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Article25 1940-12-26 12 Dr. G. R. Handy, a younger brother of Messrs. J. T. N. and A. M. Handy, of Singapore, has been appointed Government Pathologist in Colombo.25 words
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Article, Illustration35 1940-12-26 12 Mr. J. H. Ritman, (left) Director of Information Netherlands Indies photographed with Mr. H. M. J. Fein, Netherlands Consul-General Singapore, at the press interview last week Straits Times picture —Straits Times picture—Straits Times picture - 35 words
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240 1940-12-26 12 ITRGING, once again, the use of the Malay language in 8.8. C. broadcasts, the Singapore Malay newspaper. Utusan Melayu, points out in an editorial that broadcasts are being made from London In Arabic and Hindustani, and even in languages outside the Empire, including240 words
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179 1940-12-26 12 (From Our Own Correspondent t Batavia, Dec. 15 CHINESE who are Netherlands Indies subjects can now join the N.I. Air Force, this being an extension, of the system under which they have, for some years, been able to enlist in the army. Consideration179 words
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385 1940-12-26 12 (From Our Own Correspondent. I Penang, Doc. hi. CO keen has been spirit of numbers of the A.H P., in Penang, that competitions have now been started among them. A challenge shield has been presented by Mr. F. H.385 words
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Article54 1940-12-26 12 MR. W. E. Rickwood has arrived in pore to assume the divisional n ship of Cable and Wireless in sure. Mr. H. T. Bennett who has been a the company’s representative in 1 divisional manager for the eastern ranean. Mr. Rickwood was formerly mana Hong Kong54 words
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Article32 1940-12-26 12 Mr. I. J. Menon, of the R A F Mathew Thomas, of Messrs. Van HiChartered Accountants, were surer; intermediate examination of the of Certified and Corporate Ace London, held in June last.32 words
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Advertisement34 1940-12-26 12 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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567 1940-12-26 13 VVITH the elimination of financial obstacles by th* signing of an agreement, between the British and Netherlands Governments, Netherlands Indies traders are anxiously awaiting the withdrawal of the present restrictions oil the import trade of British Malaya, declared567 words
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267 1940-12-26 13 (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Dec. 17. AS a result of a clash between police and Sikhs who are alleged to be tin stealers, Mr. Tung Kwan Kung, Asiatic Inspector of Police, Kuala Lumpur, is in hospital with a fractured skull.267 words
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Article41 1940-12-26 13 MR E. D. Shearn, law member ol the Federal Council, and Mr. J B. Lcask eif Messrs Harrisons. Barker Co. Ltd., Kuala Lumpur have b> en gazetted lieutenants in tin* L cal Defence Corps in the State of Selangor.41 words
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273 1940-12-26 13 OVERSEAS Chinese and those in Maiaya arc generally recogniz- j cd a* the wealthiest of them all— are bring asked to participate in a $100,000,000 project of reconstruc-1 r,ion in China. The invitation; comes from Chungking. Under the project, China’s lour big b.mks the Central273 words
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Article145 1940-12-26 13 Reuter. London, Dec. 17. YESTERDAY’S meeting of the 1 International Tin Committee mainly discussed the renewal of the control scheme and the Bolivian smelting agreement with the United States. Excepting the French delegate, all the signatory countries were represented including the Dutch delegate, M. VanReuter. - 145 words
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277 1940-12-26 13 LENIENT VIEW IS TAKEN S.C.C. Secretary Food Licence E. B. EVANS, acting secretary of the Singapore Cricket Club, was fined $lO by Mr. L. C. Ooh, the Singapore fifth magistrate, last week when he pleaded guilty to a charge alleging that he had failed to display the club s food277 words
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Article32 1940-12-26 13 Tin* Governor has appointed Lieut. A W B. Gill, S.S.V.F., to the rank of netirg Captain, with efTeet from Nov 2f>, win!.; performing the duties of Offieer Commanding, Depot. Singapore Volunteej Corps32 words
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845 1940-12-26 13 I I\EALING with the* question of closer relations between the Netherlands Indies and Malaya, Mr. J. H. Rltman. Director of Information of the Netherlands Indies, stated at a Press conferI ence in Singapore last week that he had the impression that845 words
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Advertisement14 1940-12-26 13 ELLISON S. EZEKIEL CO. Qualified ophthalmic opticians. ADDRESS 3, CAPITOL BUILDING. Eitd. 1931 SINGAPORE14 words
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1858 1940-12-26 14 By Our Planting Correspondent 'pHAT Malaya will have little ditficulty in exporting the full exportable allowance at 90 per cent, of basic quota, I find is the generally accepted view1,858 words
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67 1940-12-26 14 president of the Netherlands Indies Spitfire Fund has received the following telegram through the British ConsulGeneral at Batavia from Mr. Winston Churchill in reply to the birthday present of ten Spitfires from Hollanders in the N.I. “Your generosity knows no limit. Ten Spitfires are a67 words
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169 1940-12-26 14 OIRECT taxation in the c„|„ m Y will probably be di WU *ft the next meeting of the l tive Council which has been j for Jan. 20. 1941. tn lKt l “While it is too early to eiv Q a of169 words
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Article228 1940-12-26 14 «From Our Own Correspondent» Ipoh, Dec. 18 WHATEVER success it has achievec is due entirely to the sympathy cooperation and help of the public in Perak and it confidently looks forward to receiving that same support in the future, states the annual report of the St.228 words
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200 1940-12-26 14 (From Our Own Correspondent Kuala Lumpur. Dec. 1C ACCORDING to a list issued to-day by the A Chartered Bank, local contributions w the Malaya Patriotic Fund now total $395,352.85. This includes a sum of sl2s the proceeds of a performance at the Oaeon Theatre on200 words
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Article57 1940-12-26 14 J. S. de SOUZA, of Siglap Road, was fin‘ $lO by Mr. L. C. Goh, the Si fifth magistraete, last w r eek posse fircann, .22 Simpson Rifle, with'*: licence. De Souza, who appeared on a under the Arms and Explosives Or pleaded guilty. He57 words
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351 1940-12-26 15 Reuter. London. Dec. 17. THE battle for Tepelmi—the fall of which would seriously 1 imperil Valona, second most important port in Albaniacontinued to-day in the face of fierce Italian opposition and a blinding. blizzard. AccordingReuter. - 351 words
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113 1940-12-26 15 —Reuter. London, Dec. 17 AN enemy agent convicted of working for Germany was executed at Pentonville Prison in London this morning, the Home Office announces. The spy was a Dutch subject, Charles Albert Van den Kieboom. born—Reuter. - 113 words
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Article64 1940-12-26 15 Reuter. London, Dec. 18. GtJERNICA. Basque city which was destroyed by German aeroplanes in the •SDanish civil war. is to be rebuilt. A message fiom Bilbao states that a crerti? 1.000.000 pesetas has been granted for the t'Wi p(xs;». Hundreds of civilians were killed whenReuter. - 64 words
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Article82 1940-12-26 15 —Reuter. London, Dec. 18. INFORMATION regarding conditions in Abyssinia is difficult to obtain but the movement of revolt against the Italians appears to be making progress, declared Mr. R. A. Butler, Foreign Under-Secretary, in reply to a questioner in the House of Commons to-day. Mr. Butler added—Reuter. - 82 words
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166 1940-12-26 15 —Reuter. New Delhi, Dec. 18. T'HE distinguished part played by the Indian troops in the Western Desert battles and their coolness under dive-bombing attacks is described in a communique issued here. Indian units were among the first to—Reuter. - 166 words
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Article89 1940-12-26 15 —Reuter. London. Dec. IH. Til K use of a new powerful tank b.\ the British forces is the latest explanation offered b> the Koine radio for the British success in the Western Desert. The announcer said that until a few months ago the British—Reuter. - 89 words
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122 1940-12-26 15 Reuter. London, Dec. 17. QREAT BRITAIN is not going to be officially encouraged to indulge In transitory rejoicing about local victories. It was suggested in the House of Commons to-day that any signal victory by land, sea or air should be marked byReuter. - 122 words
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381 1940-12-26 15 —Reuter. London, Dec. 17. THE main feature of R.A.F. operations by bombers last 1 night was a heavy attack on Mannheim, which lasted from eight o’clock at night to the early hours—Reuter. - 381 words
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Article110 1940-12-26 15 Reuter Stockholm. Dec. 18. «THE new order” and “division ot living space” envisaged in tlac* Axis-Japan pact naturally have no attractions for Sweden and other small nations, declared the Foreign Minister, M. Unden. in a speech today. This new order, lie* said, meant that smallReuter - 110 words
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196 1940-12-26 15 Reuter. C airo, Dec. 19. TIIK hammering the R.A.E. have given the Italians in the Western Desert is shown by the fact that while the British airmen shot down or put out of action well over 100 enemy planes during the’ Reuter. - 196 words
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57 1940-12-26 15 Relllel Chicago, Dec 19. TJIH seizure el tin* records of the local 1 <'.riinan-Amcricun Bund 'Nazi organization m III»* Unit 'd Slates and of the Teutonia Publishing Company has I* < n ordered by th” judge ot the municipal court Both concerns are beingRelllel - 57 words
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Article71 1940-12-26 15 Heute? Syclii'-v I )«•<■ 'JO CIN( 1 1 l- and m.ii c-d turn .i-.fii to :i:} t»r* i > i »r\ nillitnrv t rain uIS! JililHitinr; i >11 I’ C Sprlidn. Com* mi-nv.iMlih Armv Mmi-tct bur il uuv vc v 1111 1 lilt ly Ih it tu.i:r »d min wouldHeute? - 71 words
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250 1940-12-26 16 Reuter. London, Dec. 17. rpHE occupation of Solium and Fort Capuzzo yesterday is announced in a brief communique issued in Cairo last night. It states, “Our troops to-day occupied Solium and Fort Capuzzo, capturing a number of aircraftReuter. - 250 words
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192 1940-12-26 16 DE GAULLE WARNS MEN OF VICHY Contributing Towards France's Servitude —Reuter. London. Dec. 17. 4<| FIRMLY believe the ruins of Sidi Barrani are giving hope to our down-trodden country and have completed the confusion of the collaborators of the enemy at Vichy,” declared Gen. de Gaulle, leader ot the Free’—Reuter. - 192 words
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632 1940-12-26 16 .—Reuter Cairo, Dec. 17. A VIVID story of a five-day dash across the Western Desert by a hand of p'cked Australian cameramen trying to catch up with tiv* Imperia* troops was told Reuter’s special corresnondent with the Army of the Nile by.—Reuter - 632 words
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87 1940-12-26 16 Sabotage On Railways Factories In Syria —Reuter. London, Dec. 16. THE nomination of Gen. Dentz as French High Commissioner for Syria and Lebanon has caused some restlessness in these territories, according to information reaching the Free French news agency. Sabotage on railways and in factories is reported while, despite severe—Reuter. - 87 words
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275 1940-12-26 16 —Reuter. London, Dec. 19. time passes Italy’s quest for oil will become increasingly desperate, said an expert on the oil industry, appraising its position in London. Including military and naval requirements Italy's total oi’ consumption in a normal peace.—Reuter. - 275 words
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Article94 1940-12-26 16 —Reuter. New Delhi, Dec. 17. •THE scheme for establishing an air- craft factory in India with American assistance has the active interest cf the Government of India, it is officially announced. The Government has entered into a contract under which it will buy the aircraft produced.—Reuter. - 94 words
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Article123 1940-12-26 16 —Reuter London, Dec. 20. A COASTAL Command pilot scored a direct hit on the largest hangar at Le Touquet during a surprise attack yesterday. This is one of the Nazis advanced air bases. Little enemy air activity occurred over Britain during daylight yesterday and—Reuter - 123 words
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240 1940-12-26 16 —Reuter. IN this war the Biitish 6 1 long to wait for its chances rwr Ud the Daily Telegraph in an editor ar s cay on the great victory in the Desert. 1 West *rn The British Expeditionary p„ r serving—Reuter. - 240 words
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94 1940-12-26 16 —Reuter. London. Dec. 20. THE ports of Galway and Sligo on tht west coast of Eire were placed under total military control by the order yesterday of Mr. Oscar Traynor, Minister for Defence. The step appears to—Reuter. - 94 words
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48 1940-12-26 16 —Reuter. Washington. Dec 19. BRITAIN is now receiving lrom United Spates factories many more times the number of fighter aon planes than is the United States army. This evidence of the speeding up o; supplies was given out. by authori.ativ, circles to-night.—Reuter.—Reuter. - 48 words
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124 1940-12-26 16 Nazi-Soviet Split I s Held To Be Inevitable —Reuter. Tokio, Dec. 20. THE Japanese Ambassador wh» recently stated in an interview that the friendship between Germany and Soviet could not la'' ha* been reappointed ambassador t Berlin. He is Lieut.-Gen. Oshima. who was Ambassador in Berlin until November, 1939. The—Reuter. - 124 words
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Article285 1940-12-26 17 —Reuter London. Dec. 18. THK British Ambassador to Spain, Sir Samuel Hoare, 1 is making further vigorous representations” in “very definite anguage about the recent Spanish assumption of services hitherto dependent on the international administration—Reuter - 285 words
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144 1940-12-26 17 -Reuter. London. Dec. 17 THREE ships of one convoy were burning furiously when 14 injured men were rescued by a high-speed launch. Later, when attempting to rescue personnel from two planes which had fallen into the sea. nine enemy planes attacked the launch with incendiary-Reuter. - 144 words
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Article141 1940-12-26 17 —British Wireless. (London. Dec. 19 the course of a question relating to the exchange of British women detained by the German Government. T’ol. A Evans asked the Foreign Secre •ry to bear in mind a letter received :r °m one of these persons dated—British Wireless. - 141 words
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Article72 1940-12-26 17 —Reuter. P New York, Dec. 18. RESIDENT Roosevelt’s plan for leasing war supplies to Britain is estimated by experts as likely to involve about $2,500,000,000 worth of aircraft, tanks, ships and other war material. This estimate is contained in a message from the Washington correspondent—Reuter. - 72 words
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Article77 1940-12-26 17 London, Dec. 19. A LARGE enemy supply ship of between 6,000 and 7,000 tons was sunk yesterday by British motor torpedo-boats, says an Admiralty communique. The enemy ship was seen to break up beiore sinking. The torpedo-boats then engaged with an enemy escort ship of the77 words
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Article44 1940-12-26 17 —Reuter Salisbury (Rhodesia), Dec. 18. nONALD Shayes, well-known Davis Cup tennis player, who was a sergeant in the R A F., has been killed in an air crash here. He was ranked third in British lawn tennis. —Reuter—Reuter - 44 words
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656 1940-12-26 17 Reuter. London, Dec. 19. H m y Captain Reid, commanding the British liner Western Prince (11,000 tons), went down with his ship although he could easily have saved his life after the liner had been torpedoed was told by the chief– Reuter. - 656 words
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Article, Illustration43 1940-12-26 17 This picture shows Hitler shaking ha rids with Marshal Petain on the border of occupied and unoccupied France. He was returning from his recent trip to Spain. Ribbentrop, the Nazi Foreign Minister, is watching the scene on the right.43 words
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144 1940-12-26 17 —Reuter London, Dec. 17. TWENTY-THREt ships aggregating 101,190 tons wire lost by enomv action during ih<: week ending ml** night on Dec. 8 announces the Admiralty The Germans claim to hav° sunk 243,000 ton* during that period. The—Reuter - 144 words
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Article36 1940-12-26 17 .—Reuter. Washington, Dec. 19 /"JREAT Britain added 147,526 tons to her mercantile marine yesterday, when British interests bought 16 laidup merchantmen from the United States Maritime Commission for L 824,000. —Reuter..—Reuter. - 36 words
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114 1940-12-26 17 Bangkok, Dec. 19. TIIE Thai air force has bombed seven towns in north Indochina in retaliation for French attacks, according to a communique issued last night by the Thai High Command, reports Reuter. The Bangkok radio claimed yesterday that three important towns114 words
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Article44 1940-12-26 17 —Reuter. New l>Mhi, Dec. 18. IT is learnt that internment ramps are being prepared in India for the reception of at least 20,000 Italian prisoners from the Western Desert who are expo ted to be brought to India soon —Reuter.—Reuter. - 44 words
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549 1940-12-26 18 —Reuter. Washington, Dec. 18. PRESIDENT Roosevelt announced last night a plan for speeding up aid to Britain. The Administration, he said, was considering a scheme for taking over iuture British armament orders,—Reuter. - 549 words
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Article56 1940-12-26 18 —Reuter. Washington, Dec. 17. award of a contract for the construction of 40 additional destroyers at an estimated cost of over $253,000,000 was announced by Col. Frank Knox, Secretary of the Navy, as well as an award of contracts for expansion of shipbuilding facilities at—Reuter. - 56 words
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243 1940-12-26 18 .—Reuter. London, Dec. 18. “'pilE British Government could never accept any arrangement having the effect of perpetuating German domination of Europe,” declared Lord Snell in the House of Lords yesterday. He continued: ‘The British Government is resolutely determined to do all.—Reuter. - 243 words
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Article58 1940-12-26 18 -Reuter. London, Dec. 18. A TOTAL of 4,588 civilians, men, women and children, were killed during the German air raids on Britain during November, while 6,202 were injured and detained in the hospital, the Ministry of Home Security announces. These figures include 493 children under 16• -Reuter. - 58 words
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570 1940-12-26 18 Reuter. London, Dec. ig lyiß. Alfred Landon, Republican Candidate for the |w *’*dency in 1936, declared on his return to Topeka yesterday from a visit to Washington that he had hem vised “by reliable officialReuter. - 570 words
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Article79 1940-12-26 18 —Reuter. Budapest. D ORISON sentences were passed in the trial of Wirth. leader 3 Hungarian Iron Cross (Nazi) P‘ u tiiw members of his party accused 1 > lfP against the life of the Regent am ty of the state. naif Wirth was sentenced to foui (ll—Reuter. - 79 words
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Article58 1940-12-26 18 —Reuter. New York, Dec. 20. A contract for the construction of 60 new merchantmen for Britain has been signed by the British representatives, declares the N«w York Times. This order is said to be the largest ever pla°ed for ships in the United States.—Reuter. - 58 words
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219 1940-12-26 18 —Reuter London, Dec. 20. CECRET orders to Italian submarine commanders to sink certain Spanish merchant ships without warning are revealed by the British Admiralty. The order in question was recovered after a successful attack on an Italian submarine and was issued by—Reuter - 219 words
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Article94 1940-12-26 18 London, Dec. 18. A TOTAL of 11,424 have been killed on the roads of Eritain during 15 months of war. The Ministry of Transport, in making this statement, says that the number is an increase of 3,141 over the number killed in the 1594 words
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Article62 1940-12-26 18 Auckland, Dec. 15. NEW Zealand yesterday commemorated the first anniversary of a great British naval victory. A memorial was unveiled here to commemorate the Battle of the River Plate In which the German pocket battleship Graf Spee was defeated and later scuttled herself. Harbour Point has been renamed Achilles Point62 words
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Article1831 1940-12-26 19 —Reuter x London, Dec. 20. IN the western Desert operations the British, fighting at odds sometimes of five to one, suffered under 1 000 casualties and took more than 30,000 Italian prisoners 100 guns and 50 tanks.—Reuter - 1,831 words
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49 1940-12-26 19 —Reuter. Washington, Dec. 19. THE United States War Depart- ment announced to-day that the first garrison to be sent to any of the Atlantic bases acquired from Great Britain will leave for Newfoundland early in January. The size of the force was not disclosed.—Reuter. - 49 words
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Article119 1940-12-26 19 Reuter Vichy. Dec. 22. A LAW reorganizing the French Council of State, whose chief function is to interpret law is published in the official journal tc-day. The Council from now on will he composed of a vlce-prcsidcsit, five president. of sett ions (consultative bodiost and 40Reuter - 119 words
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211 1940-12-26 19 Reuter Chungking, Dec. 21. A TENSE situation has apparently arisen between the Central Government authorities and the Chinese communist troops who have been ordered to move to new positions and avoid “further friction** between Central Government and Communist forces and officials. InReuter - 211 words
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184 1940-12-26 19 Reuter London, Dec. 21. NO known anti-tank gun can penetrate the thick side of a new 25-ton tank now being u.sed in the British army Britain is pushing ahead fast with the output of tanks and men to manReuter - 184 words
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Article44 1940-12-26 19 —Reuter. London, !>•(■ i9 COMK fS,000.000 men will have registered for military service at the conclusion of the t ext two registration days The e days are Jan. 11 and 18. when men HKod 3fl will present themselves at the registration offices throughout Britain —Reuter.—Reuter. - 44 words
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Article88 1940-12-26 19 London, Her. 21. DIPLOMATIC observers ill London believe that Hitler is on tl«e verge of making one of his sudden moves since, as Mr Churchill has slid, he must do something soon, at an> rate within the n**\t two months. It is widely felt88 words
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1187 1940-12-26 20 By Our Own Correspondent London, Dec. 20. JN spite of sterner rationing of food, straightened means, bereavements, bombing and the possibility of an imminent German invasion, the British people are very busy doing last-minute Christmas shopping1,187 words
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Article74 1940-12-26 20 —Reu.er. Belgrade, Dee. 22. A PROTEST against the antiSoviet campaign in Rumania and against describing arrested persons as Communists “when they have nothing to do with the Communist movement” is reported to have been lodged by the Soviet Minister at Bucharest, M. Lavrentieff He is reported—Reu.er. - 74 words
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Article305 1940-12-26 20 —Reuter. v London, Dec. 22. WHEN Mr. Winston Churchill, the Prime Minister, recently declared that it was not only in Egypt that Britain had officers of the calibre of Gen. Sir Archibald Wavell (the—Reuter. - 305 words
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346 1940-12-26 20 .—Reuter IN 5.000 attacks onTar^et^ I Channel ports to the ft ese islands in the past eicht the R.A.F. have spread In Germany. Italy and the >J" tones they command, which t?' Christmas should remind the Avi’' dictators very forcibly.—Reuter - 346 words
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Article106 1940-12-26 20 Reuier Chungking. Dec. 23. IN a leader dealing with the reshutw of the Japanese Cabinet, the oftkia. Central Daily News declared that Japanese cabinet is going rightist. The inclusion of Baron Hiranuma a» Minister of the Interior and Baron Sadao Araki as minister without per folio areReuier - 106 words
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123 1940-12-26 20 British Wireless. London. Dec. 22. THAT Hitler’s “Blitz” has in no way affected the British ,n tradition of sending one an» Christmas greetings slum the fact that 15,000,000 letters a» cards and millions of parcels handed over to the Post Wednesday, the last day <>tBritish Wireless. - 123 words
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606 1940-12-26 21 Momentous Decision Now Facing P etain NEW NAZI DEMANDS STUDIED AT VICHY MEETINGS London, Dec. 21. THE series of Vichy Cabinet meetings, which will culminate 1 to-day, are said to be connected with the presentation of German demands, including unhindered passage through France for German troops to the Mediterranean, use606 words
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Article43 1940-12-26 21 London, Dec. 22. MR Henry Guy Pilling. Governor of St. Helena, has been appointed British Resident of Zanzibar in succession to Mr. Hathom Hall, who has been appointed Governor of Aden. Mr. Pilling has served over various Periods in British Honduras and Kenya.43 words
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122 1940-12-26 21 Reuter. Moscow, Dec. 23. 'AS long as the British navy re- tains mastery and the British air force is undefeated, landing I operations in Britain will be extraordinarily difficult,” writes Trud, the organ of the Soviet Trades Unions. The newspaper adds, “The BritishReuter. - 122 words
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218 1940-12-26 21 Athens, Dec. 20. VICTORY will be ours and it will be the most glorious V victory of our history,” declares On. Papagos, Com-mander-in-Chief of the Greek Army, in an order of the day. according; to the Athens wireless. Addressing his officers and men, General218 words
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718 1940-12-26 21 Reuter Washington, Dec. 22. DELATIONS between the United States and Germany took a sudden turn for the worse to-day following the German Government’s action in demanding that the United States take action against thru* members of theReuter - 718 words
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47 1940-12-26 21 Mr Churchill's birthday. British Wireless. PRINCE BERNHARD. «>1 the Netherlands Inis presented Mr. Churchill iho Prime Minister, with another cheer.,. lor *;5.000 towards the Spitfire iund, completing a gift of 150,000 from tho Netherlands Indies to celebrate Mr Churchill's birthday. BritishMr Churchill's birthday. – British Wireless. - 47 words
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Article58 1940-12-26 21 Reuter NfW York, Dec. ‘2O. THK British strainer Carlton report* that slu* was torpedoed by a Oerman submarine at 8.59 am. British standard time. 55 IK n<»r f h and 18.49 wesL according to a radio message picked uo by the Mackay radio. Lloyd’s list -4'ves a steamerReuter - 58 words
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518 1940-12-26 22 (From Our Own Correspondent) Malacca, Dec. 21. ALATK start was made in io-day’s inter-state hockey match, four Singapore players beinj» delayed owing to a breakdown on the road. Consequently, Singapore took some time to settle down.518 words
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Article59 1940-12-26 22 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Malacca, Dec. 23. on the High Schocl ground yesterday, Raffles Institution hockey team sustained their second successive defeat at Malacca at the hands of the High School, losing by four goals to nil. Tam Kong Chee scored twice in the first half,59 words
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271 1940-12-26 22 From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Dec. 21. SELANGOR avenged the hockey trouncing they received from Negri Sembilan earlier in the season by beatng them here in the return match o-day on the Victoria Institution round by the odd goal in271 words
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302 1940-12-26 22 —Reuter. London, Dec. 22. LEAGUE football games yesterday resulted: NORTH Barnsley 5 Hull City 0 Blackburn Rovers 3 Oldham Athletic 2 Bradford 3 Huddersfield Town 2 Bury 4 Manchester United 1 Doncaster Rovers 9 York City 2 Everton 0 Preston North Bind 3 Halifax Town—Reuter. - 302 words
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378 1940-12-26 22 SELANGOR CLUB BEAT S.C .C. IN TROPHY RUGBY GAME (From Our Own ('orrespondent) Kuala Lumpur. Doe. >i THE Selangor Club forwards carried their side to view to-day in their annual rugger encounter for the t and wrested it back from Singapore, beating them hv points (a goal and a try)378 words
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51 1940-12-26 22 THE Island Club’s Women’s December Medal competition was won by Mrs E. Moloney. The best cards returned were Mrs. Moloney 52—15” o 7 Mrs. L. Leijssius 56—18-38 Mrs. M. S. Marshall 50—10 40 The womaji captain’s prize competition has been postponed to Wednesday, Jq,n.51 words
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Article70 1940-12-26 22 TllE Singapore Gun Uiib’t monthly competition at rlav. pigeon shooting was held at th. club premises at Alexandra Road on Wednesday. Dec. 18. and result?! in Dr. B. D. Molesworth winnia, the tankard. 1 The best scores were Dr. B. D. Molesworth Dr. G. A. Hansome70 words
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360 1940-12-26 22 Selangor Rugby League PLANTERS MINERS BEAT ASIATICS (I rom Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Dec. IK. THE Selangor Asiatics, who over- came the Police in the first round of the Selangor Hughs League, were beaten to-day by the Planters and Miners in the second match, on the S.C.R.C. ground, by360 words
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Article39 1940-12-26 22 Reuter. London. Dec JOE BECKETT, former British h weight boxing champion. 'V P wife, who had been detained defence regulations since Jin been released by order ol t 1 Secretary. Mr. Herbert Mon learned to-day.— Reuter.Reuter. - 39 words
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396 1940-12-26 1 “IN order to ensure that Malaya should obtain all the 1 vice she needs in 1941 and that there should be no shortage of supplies such as has occurred this year, the Government has made contracts with Thailand,396 words
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Article35 1940-12-26 1 THE following crops oi rubber were harvested in November: Brunei 28.241 lb.; Buktt Timah 6.456 lb; Changkat 28.917 lb Haytor 13,610 'b Indraglri 130,715 lb.; Lunas 45,170 lb.; Nyalas 2 044 lb35 words
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445 1940-12-26 1 important aspect of the economic war effort in Great Britain has been the public response to the invitation of the Chancellor of the Exchequer to lend him such money as individuals are willing to advance without interest for the duration of the445 words
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Article60 1940-12-26 1 'From Our Own Correspondent» London, Nov. 2. AS I cabled you to-day, Mr. J. I. Spens has been appointed chairman of the Anglo-Oriental and General Investment Trust on Capt. Lyttelton’s appointment as President ot the Board of Trade. Mr. Spens also takes Capt. Lyttelton’s place60 words
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Article390 1940-12-26 1 London, Dec. 23. THE Stock Exchange to-day made a good 4 showing In spite of the small volume of trading. Gilt-edged hardened on renewed investment demand and Industrials displayed several bright spots. British American Tobacco Improved from 86s. 10V4d. to 88s. 9d. on active buying. Oils were390 words
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76 1940-12-26 1 A NOTICE Issued uy the Chairman of (fie Central Committee under the Tin and Tin Ore i Restriction Enactment, F M 8., states that the domestic quota for the flrst quota period of 1941 has been flxiKl at 100 per cent Those producers76 words
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Article56 1940-12-26 1 S|)')* U'' .T.in -Mai Apr -June Ju'y-S*- I oiidoli Dec. 19 UK 1 s 38 38 3»; < "os n > Hi 20 38' 8 38 30 3« l 11 13 11> 21 38'• 38' 3830 > 1 11 23 38*_ 38' 30 33 1 *2456 words
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113 1940-12-26 1 f PO further relieve Singapore’s housing shortage, the Improvement Trust has decided to proceed with the scheme to construct 17 residential houses at the old Race Course. It is hoped to commence building within a month. The houses would then be ready113 words
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Article115 1940-12-26 1 Singapore, Dec. 24, noon. Buyer* Seller* Gambler I 7 75 Hamburg Cube $l3 01' Java Cube till 5( White Muntok $14.00 White $13.50 Black $7.25 opto Mixed $2.15 Sun Dried 52.4 C flour Nr. i I ingga $4.55 $4 55 Fair $4.45 $4.45 Sarawak $4.42’a >• 'otono115 words
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352 1940-12-26 2 BROADCASTING in Dutch from the Singapore station last night, the visiting Netherlands Indies Director of Information, Mr. J. H. Hitman, laid emphasis on the economic significance of the fact that the N.I. are supplying 60,000 tons ol352 words
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115 1940-12-26 2 sion being reached.—Straits Times cable. <From Our Own Correspondent) London, Dec. 21. THE meeting of the International Tin Committee here last Monday did not pass off as quietly as the first reports appeared to indicate. In fact, thesion being reached.—Straits Times cable. - 115 words
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73 1940-12-26 2 London, Dec. 21. DUBBER dealers in Mincing lane are worried by the allegedly unreasonable percentage of the rubber, being acquired as emergency stocks, which is rejected in New York by the United States Rubber Reserve Co. This rejected rubber is73 words
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238 1940-12-26 2 THE net profit earned by Kundong Rubber Estate Ltd. in the year ended September last was $37,697. compared with $15,690 in the preceding year. Tw’o interim dividends of five per cent, each were paid and the directors recommend238 words
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Article137 1940-12-26 2 THE Singapore Chamber of Commerce Rubber Association held its 1.517 th auction on Dec. 18 when there was catalogued 2.809,728 lb 1.254.34 tons; offered 2.537,031 lb. 1.132.H0 tons; sold 2,225.041 lb. 993.32 tons. SPOT London 11 15!16d. New York 20 9 16 cts PRICES REALIZED Ribbed Smoked137 words
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84 1940-12-26 2 Reuter. New Delhi. Dec. 23. THE Government of India has decided to institute a large-scale minting of silver rupees for early issue owing to the increased demand due to trade and absorption by hoarding. The new coins will consist of onehalf silver andReuter. - 84 words
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174 1940-12-26 2 IN a weekly report on the rubber market, issued on Dec. 19, Lewis and Peat (Singapore) Ltd. write American consumption for November did not come up to the earlier wpectations being nearly 6.000 tons below the estimates This, however, has had no eirect174 words
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Article307 1940-12-26 2 IN a weekly report on the rubber mar- ket ieeued on Dec. 19. Stanton Nelson and Co. Ltd., write:— Quiet and unresponsive markets have been the rule during the past week, though rather more interest has been recorded on the New York Rubber Exchange. Prices have fluctuated307 words
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63 1940-12-26 2 Straits Times cable. 'From Our Own Correspondent.) London, Dec. 21. I/'UAL A MUDA RUBBER ESTATES LTD. is seeking the postponement of the repayment of €lBO,OOO in seven per cent, first mortgage debentures which are redeemable on Dec. 31, thisStraits Times cable. - 63 words
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Article41 1940-12-26 2 THE following outputs of tin-ore were produced by the respective companies during the first half of December Hours Yardage Piculs ore Satupulo 171 Takuapa Valley Dredge 1 334 80.000 84 Dredge 2 294 75,000 235 Tongkah Compound 34341 words
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276 1940-12-26 2 -Straits Times cablegram (From Our Own Correspond,, London, Dec ic THE simultaneous inin,«iti, 1 100 per cent, excess nm« o 01 and the request to Malavm'' U to produce all-out in order t T, e United States emergency quirements, amount to-Straits Times cablegram - 276 words
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180 1940-12-26 2 —Straits Times cable. 'From Our Own Correspondent» London. Dec. 18 SOUTHERN SIAMESE TIN DREDGING LTD. proposes to go into voluntary liquidation and co distribute it? assets to shareholders. The company’s main asset consist o. 264 000 shares of 5s.—Straits Times cable. - 180 words
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65 1940-12-26 2 TANGANYIKA HAS AMPLE FINANCIAL RESO URCES —British Wireless. London. D« r J ;\j AN inieiesting disclosure relating 1 thc development was made to-dav course of a Parliamentary repo, was revealed that in spite of tn< contribution of £200,000 niadt the Majesty’s Government for war p Government of Tanganyika terra ~f—British Wireless. - 65 words
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1191 1940-12-26 3 Singapore, December 24, 10 a.m. MINING l»ue Val Buyers Sellers I Ampat Tin 3/6 3/10Vi 5 Austral Amal 0/9 7/1% J £i Austral Malay 33/0 35/0 El Ayer Hltam 21/- 22/oxd 1 Ayer Weng 0.90 0.95 £1 Bangrin Tin 15/- 16/1 Batu Selangor 1.47 1.521,191 words
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40 1940-12-26 3 .—Reuter Ottawa. Dec. 24 GREAT Britain has placed orders in Canada for another 12 minesweepers. This brings the total number oi naval vessels to be built in Canadian shioyarcfs up tc 120. Reuter.—Reuter - 40 words
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Article38 1940-12-26 3 THE official price of tin in Singapore on Dec. 19 was $132.75 Per picul of 133 l/3rd lb. on Dec. 20 $132.75; on Dec 21 $132.871*; 0 n Dec. 23 $132.87V*: on Dec. 24 $132.75.38 words
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182 1940-12-26 3 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penang, Dec. 18. JF negotiations which are now proceeding are successful, the Services in Penang will have a club of their own. At the moment this proposition is in its Infancy and the matter is stili receiving182 words
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167 1940-12-26 3 From Our Own Correspondent) London. Oct. 27. AS your Correspondent cabled to you to-day. Borneo Co., Ltd 1 a resuming dividends on its ordinary capital, after a lapse of eigh; years, and has decided to clear all arrears of dividends oh its167 words
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Article108 1940-12-26 3 —Rea.er London, Dec. 18. The chairman of the Pahang Consolidated, in his address tc shareholders to-day said that the company's earnings now considerably exceed the Excess Profits Tax standard but the company intends fully t: Droduce the allotted quanti.y In the national interest. He hoped that—Rea.er - 108 words
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274 1940-12-26 3 THE net profit earned tty Malaka Pinda Rubber Estates Ltd. in the year ended August last was $138,275, nearly three times that earned in the preceding year. Shareholders received an Interim dividend of four per cent, and the directors recommend274 words
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Article113 1940-12-26 3 fFrom Our Own Correspondent) New York. Dec. 23 The following ere to-day’s ••bid” quotation» for Fixed Trust» :-j--s. d. British Empire *A" not available British Empire "B” not available British Empire Cumulative not available British Empire C’prehensive not available British Oeneral “A” 14 0 British Oeneral “B” II113 words
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65 1940-12-26 3 —Straits Times cable. 'From Our Own Correspondent.) London, Dec. 21. MET earnings of Broome Rubber Plantations Ltd. increased by 235 per cent., from £13.022. in the year ended June, 1030. tc £43,583 for the year ended June last. The dtvldend is raised to—Straits Times cable. - 65 words
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Article225 1940-12-26 3 Issued by the Malayan Sharebrokers' Association Singapore, Dec. 23. Hook» rotai «a Comoan* OivMeno Clone Dale ui% OnancUi tmt rvm Pmv»bk* Oil# tr i a re Ayer Hitam Tin 10% Int. less tax Jan 2 17*4% Idris Hyd. 2 ‘4% int. less tax Dec. 2» Dec.225 words
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