The Straits Budget, 19 June 1941
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Title Section29 1941-06-19 1 The Straits Budget BEING THE WEEKLY ISSUE OF THE STRAITS TIMES [ESTABLISHED NEARLY A CENTURY.] No. 4,349. SINGAPORE, THURSDAY, JUNE 19, 1941. Price 25 cts., (S.S. Curreiuv, or 7d29 words
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Article1650 1941-06-19 1 *|*HE War Fund continues to make slow but steady progress. Collections during the past week totalled $23,319 and the fund yesterday stood at $5,612,999. The largest donation made the week was one of $11,773 made by Fishers Ltd. being proceeds of the special screening of the1,650 words
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The Straits Budget
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Article1102 1941-06-19 1 to watch and wait.”—Straits Times, June 12. f ew writers who set out to depict, in what is known as the popular Press, the background of some great national holiday such as Day or Bank Holiday on Hampstead Heath can resist the; temptation to indulge in weird calculations regardingto watch and wait.”—Straits Times, June 12. - 1,102 words
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Article1163 1941-06-19 1 -Straits Times, June 13. Because the complete solidarity of the British Empire was the one thing which the German leaders did not anticipate, and is the one thing which must bring about their ultimate defeat, there has been a natural tendency on the part of-Straits Times, June 13. - 1,163 words
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Article1146 1941-06-19 2 Straits Times, June 14. Destruction resulting from this war is not confined to tangible things. Many of the theories of strategy have been shattered, and exploits that have offended against every principle laid down in the text books have been brilliantly successful. In the sphere of economics,Straits Times, June 14. - 1,146 words
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Article1189 1941-06-19 2 Straits Times, June 16. Company Law is a very trick business, even for the expert. Who! the layman begins to dabble j n r he is liable to get a very severe headache! Some days ago We printed a letter commenting 0 n the Statutory Declarations whichStraits Times, June 16. - 1,189 words
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Article1202 1941-06-19 3 of the price of victory. Straits Times, June 17. In the early stages of this war, Hitler did his utmost to encourage the people of Great Britain and France to accept the French view that the Maginot Line was impregnable. The impression that he did notof the price of victory. — Straits Times, June 17. - 1,202 words
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Article1148 1941-06-19 3 Straits Times. June 18. Finally, I wish to pay a very high tribute to the officers and men of our Mercantile Marine —the last war earned them laurels enough, but in this war they are even exceeding themselves. I have been with them on the Northern Patrol betweenStraits Times. June 18. - 1,148 words
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Article184 1941-06-19 4 Whipping Prison For Chinese VEO Kheng Hia, a young Hain&n»se baker’s assistant, was sentenced to eight strokes of the rotan and six months rigorous imprisonment, in the Singapore second court on Tuesday when he wus convicted on a charge of extortion. Yeo was alleged to have184 words
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DOMESTIC OCCURRENCES
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Article118 1941-06-19 4 ALLANSON.—On 12th June at General i Hospital, Singapore, to Marie Stella (nee Allies) wife of Mr. R. J. Allanson FO R.A.F.—a daughter. ALLEN.—To Joan, wife of the late FI.-Lieut. J. A. Allen, at the General Hospital. Singapore on June 13. a son. PRITTIE PERRY. —On June 13 at the118 words
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Article229 1941-06-19 4 The engagement is announced between Donald Moore Mackinnon Hawes third son of Mr. and Mrs. Hawes of Eddington, Kent, England, and Joan Allice, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Dorricott of Kuala Lumpur, F.M.S. WEE—TEO —The engagement is announced between Mr. Wee Choon Seng, the elder son229 words
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Article345 1941-06-19 4 Leaders— Invasion Good Wine Needs No' Bush 1 Raising The Wind 1 Laws And Loans 2 Hitler In A Hurry 2 Neglected Heroism 3 Financial Supplement Financial and Commercial Newto date, following page Ws 0 Malayan General News— S Na B vy T PreSCnt ShiP T R Orchard Road345 words
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84 1941-06-19 4 PRIVATE residents in the State of Brunei last week 5£ nl L th the contribution, of $469.20 to 0 f Fund. This gift carries the totai und tl.eir contributions s,n e 0 00. started to a little more than re Their latest contribution84 words
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Article66 1941-06-19 4 I OW Ah Lee, 31-year-old I* ed trial In the Sin-' o that bocourt on Tuesday on a charg r tween May 24 and 11 I l K« U J sented to a person named that he would sell nin? d in riu -ed currency notes66 words
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563 1941-06-19 5 Equipped With First LocallyBuilt Marine Diesel Unit COMMENDABLE enterprise and engineering skill have ena bled the Singapore Harbour Board, with the co-operation of experts whose keenness contributed largely to the result, to complete Malaya’s first locally-built marine Diesel engine which has been constructed563 words
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Article68 1941-06-19 5 H.K.S.R.A. A HAPPY FAMILY T'HE corps of the Hong Kong Sin- gapore Royal Artillery is more than a military force; it is a family, and a very hapDy family,” declared brigadier A. W. G. Wildey, M.C., in the course of a broadcast talk from tne Singapore station last week, tracing68 words
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Article227 1941-06-19 5 CLT/Lieut. Jack Brandt and Capt. 1 J. G. Jesson were commended to Mr. C. H. Whitton. traffic judge, on Monday, for the ‘‘very fine and straightforward manner” in which they gave their evidence in a traffic case. Both Brandt and Jesson appeared on summons charges of227 words
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68 1941-06-19 5 (From Our Own Correspondent) Batavia, June 14. ONE of the subjects to be discussed at the next session of the Volksraad (People’s Council• which will open on June 16 will be the desirability of intensifying trade relations between China and the Netherlands Indies. The68 words
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332 1941-06-19 5 “I HAVE considered the facts of the case and have come to the conclusion that a technical offence has been disclosed, but I do not propose U record a conviction against Katsutaro Suganuma, as he is hardly to be blamed,” remarked Mr. W. D.332 words
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Article, Illustration38 1941-06-19 5 F f he D .f. tat i>2 r > 8.11. P. Marine Die el unit built in the machine shops ol the Singapore Harbour Board, the first of its kind ever constructed in Malava.38 words
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116 1941-06-19 5 Singapore, June 17. WHILE the F.M.S. War l.oan of $lO,OOO 000 floated yesterday was over-subscribed in four hours, the S.S. Loan of the same amount was described this morning as “Going quite well and expected to he subscribed cither to-day or tomorrow.” About threequarters of the116 words
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81 1941-06-19 5 (From Our Own Crrre.spondent; Johore Bahru, June 16. AFTER serving wltn tne Johore Police for about 35 years. Dato Abi’bakar bin Buang. Denuty Commissioner oi Police and Chief Detective Officer, Johore, retires at the end or month. Starting as an inspector of police in81 words
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Article259 1941-06-19 5 100,000 Malayan Chinese To Sign /’'VNF, hundred thousand people Chinese and their friends are exported to si«»n a message whiet is being sent from Malaya to Oen. Chian** Kai-shek to mark the fourth anniversary of the war in China. The message is available for signature at259 words
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Article173 1941-06-19 5 Q/\y it With Numbers’” the new .D Army telegraphic code service r.pened in Malava on Monday with a rush as men ot the three fighting services took the opportunity of sending mrsinges home at SI h>r three phrases. “A numb* r for everything. remarked a173 words
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Article, Illustration63 1941-06-19 6 77ie Commandcr-in-Chief. ChiJia Station, Vice-Admiral Sir Geoffrey Layton is seen leaving a warship at the Singapore Naval Base after carrying out an inspection. Sir Geoffrey, in a broadcast talk last week —which is published on Page 13—referred to recently increased activity at63 words
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Article165 1941-06-19 6 Home Guard Scheme Embraces Sumatra, Borneo Celebes Batavia, June 14. THE organization of the Netherlands Indies second army, that of the Local Defence Volunteers and the Home Guard, has now been completed in lava. According to the Preancer Bode, General Pesman will be appointed head165 words
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187 1941-06-19 6 of $731 were awarded to a European I S Major, against the I Singapore Municipality on Tuesday by Mi. Justice Manning in the High Court The j suit was a sequel to an accident in Grove I Road last September in which Major’s car was187 words
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Article196 1941-06-19 6 Firm Attitude To Japan Approved (From Our Own Correspondent) Batavia, June 14. niSCUSSING Japan’s negotiations with the Netherlands Indies, the Java Bode says, inter alia; “However the negotiations may end, the Netherlands Government and the Netherlands delegation have earned the gratitude of the country for the196 words
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Article310 1941-06-19 6 Granite Quarry Accident A 53-YEAR-OLD Chinese, Chen Ah Kow. working in a granite quarry off the 8 3 4 mile Bukit Timah Road on the morning of June 6, was fatally injured when the dynamite he was ramming into a rock crevice with a 14-foot pole exploded,310 words
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Article103 1941-06-19 6 (From Our Own Correspondent) Penang, June 14. QNE thousand eight hundred lottery tickets of an allegedly non-cxistant Singapore Association were seized by the Penang Detective Branch yesterdav following the arrest of a Chinese in China Street. The Chinese, it is reported is a compositor employed in103 words
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Article151 1941-06-19 6 A CHINESE who summoned tu Fire Brigade from a fire post because, he said, a eiS l men wanted to beat h m of that was the only way h ip,” was fined $10 or ten Vi" 1 simple imprisonment, j n d f151 words
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Article170 1941-06-19 6 Stricter Control By Dealers A TTEMPTED suicides by means of caustic soda have increased of late and steps are being taken by the authorities to make the sale and purchase of the poison more difficult to the general public while not inconveniencing the legitimate user for trade170 words
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Article276 1941-06-19 6 Governor At “Lady Eve” Premiere THE screening on Monday at the Cathav Cinema in aid of the An Club Building Fund of the P; irani un comedy. “The Lady Eve.” attracted large and distinguished audteniv included the Governor. Sir StLn Thomas, and Lady Thomas Au276 words
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Article688 1941-06-19 7 Simultaneous Issue In Colony Federated Malay States MR. H. WEISBERG BROADCASTS APPEAL TO PUBLIC x Singapore, June 16. UE1 another opportunity ot assisting the Mother Country 1 towards the successful prosecution of the war is afforded in Malaya to-day with the issue of the688 words
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Article100 1941-06-19 7 rfO Europeans and an Indian taxi driver were injured in a collision between a taxi and a private car at the junction of Stamford Road and Queen Street on Friday night. The Europeans were the only occupants of the private car, and the taxi driver100 words
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652 1941-06-19 7 (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, June 15. MO course of action could ignore the fact that what was good for an Indian in India was not necessarily good lor him in Malaya, said Mr. S. Dutt. 1.C.5., Agent for the Government of652 words
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473 1941-06-19 7 Consonant With Increase In Fire Protection Services m ‘llT n Sinpapon> la ;t year than in any other year in the history of the Singapore Fire Department But while the estimated value of* property at SU4 00?™ lh c STh7 This is recorded in473 words
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Article216 1941-06-19 7 New Exchanges To Be Linked Up CROM eight o’clock next Sunday morning, telephone communication with exchanges in Kelantan and the northern portion of Trengganu will become available. The Posts and Telegraphs Department, announcing this, states that for the present, telephone communication with Trengganu exchanges south of216 words
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Article120 1941-06-19 7 THE increasing use that Ls being made by the public of the Singapore Municipal accident ambulance service is shown in a report on the service which is included in the review of the work of the Municipal Fire Department last year. Ambulances attended 3,764 calls an average of120 words
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433 1941-06-19 8 Flying Training School May Be Continued Into Next Year FIFTY-TWO AIR CADETS HAVE ALREADY GONE OVERSEAS ANE HUNDRED non-Europeans in Malaya, anxious to v/ serve in the Royal Air Force as nilots or ground crews are to be examined by an R.A.F. selection board433 words
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176 1941-06-19 8 A LORRY-DRIVER, Lim Hyc Tens, who overtook another lorry at a tend in Thomson Road and forced an oncoming motor-car containing ViceAdmiral Sir Geolfrey Layton. Com-mander-in-Chief. China Station, and Sub-Lieut. G R. B. Don-Fox. aide-de-camp :o the Governor, to run on to the176 words
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Article44 1941-06-19 8 iFrom Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur June 15. DREADING guilty yesterday in the First Magistrate’s Court, V W. Milner, a soldier, admitted removing a car from outside the RuMt Rlntnne amusement park last month and was to three months’ rigorous imprisonment.44 words
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Article277 1941-06-19 8 Statement Issued By Authorities V ARGE quantities of corres- pondence are still being posted in Malaya for transmission by air to East Africa. South Africa and the United Kingdom although this service has already been suspended and the only means of disposal U by surface despatch. In277 words
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233 1941-06-19 8 Measures To Be Taken To Stop Practice residents who dried sawdust on the road would be warned against this insanitary practice and steps were being taken to stop it, said Dr. W. L. Blakemore, Rural Health Officer, at the Singapore Rural Board meeting Dr.233 words
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Article, Illustration44 1941-06-19 8 Indian troops who did so well at Keren and other fronts in tritrea are now doing a very good job in the Western Desert. They include Sapvers and Miners. Here is a cheerful squad during a halt in the desert44 words
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365 1941-06-19 8 GOVERNMENT DEBTS OF CLERICAL WORKERS Statement To Be Issued In The Near Future WHILE the question of indebtedness is busily engaging the attention of heads of all departments in the Singapore Municipality, the Straits Times learns that the Government will shortly make a pronouncement on the subject. For some time365 words
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Article375 1941-06-19 8 Connected With Illegal Society yWO Chinese, one a former Penang schoolmaster, received maximum prison sentences from Mr. J. L. McFall. Singapore Criminal District Judge, on Friday, when they pleaded guilty to charges connected with a Communist youth organization. The ex-schoolmaster. Tan Sek Chheng, aged 20 years, was sentenced375 words
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91 1941-06-19 8 JL wtujuu in THE plans have been passed oi new Red Shield Institute for d use of the forces in sil ?C, ap i* work is being started on the immediately. ctnot To be established in Que rn between Middle Road and Hr Road91 words
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Article254 1941-06-19 9 More Recruits Are Required THE experiences to which London, 1 Coventry and other large cities have been subjected in air raids leave little doubt as to the responsibilities which may devolve upon the Auxiliary Fire Service should he tilities involve the Far East. This statement is made254 words
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Article258 1941-06-19 9 Applications Of Harbour Board Men Allowed European and 24 non-European employees of the Singapore Harbour Board \v< rt* exempted from all training with the S S. Volunteer Force and mobilization, by i the Singapore Tribunal yesterday as a result °f an application by the chairman of the258 words
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207 1941-06-19 9 Tendency To Build Minimum Size Allowed Is Deplored THL belief that the number of cases of tuberculosis in I Singapore would decrease if rooms of proposed houses were built bigger instead of in accord with the minimum size required by law, was voiced by Dr.207 words
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154 1941-06-19 9 (From Our Own Correspondent) London, May 27. A FURTHER donation of i‘250 from the Malaya Patriotic Fund, stated to be the seventh instalment received, Ls acknowledged Ly the Duke of Gloucester to-day on behall of his Rod Cross and St. John Fund. Also acknowledged154 words
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Article35 1941-06-19 9 THE dissolution of the “Ling Tung Athletic Association” is announced in the Straits Settlements Government Gazette. It Is stated that the Association is being used for purposes incompatible with its objects and rules.35 words
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312 1941-06-19 9 (CLAIMING that Government’s recent action in lowering the rates of duty on estates valued at upwards of $8,000,000 will affect but a mere handful of estates, a number of pro* perty owners in the Straits Settlements have sent a petition to the Governor, Sir312 words
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Article64 1941-06-19 9 Servicemen Local Income Tax EXEMPTION from income tax under the Colony’s War Tax Ordinance has been granted to members of the Imperial fighting services stationed in Malaya in respect of their pay and allowances drawn from Dominion funds, sta'es a Gazette notification. Pay and allowances riven hy the Colony or64 words
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Article314 1941-06-19 9 Fine Free Show For Troops enthusiastic co-operation of their guest artistes enabled the Malayan Magic Circle to score a definite hit with the first of their new series of free shows for the troops in Singapore when they put on “Out of the Hat” (2nd edition) at314 words
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Article294 1941-06-19 9 Relief Fund Hit By Growth WHAT COMMITTEE DISCOVERED the latest complaint that the chap-ji-ki evil has spread so effectively in Singapore as to affect the China Relief Fund, it is learned that Singapore police are taking further energetic steps to suppress this form of gambling. According to the294 words
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160 1941-06-19 9 ‘•'T'HK appellant has no counsel and has «xpressed a desire not to be present In Court,” said Mr. E. N Griillth-Jones. Deputy public Prosecutor. In the Court of Criminal Appeal before the Chef Justice <Klr Percy McElwainei, Mr. Justice a’Ueekett Terrell and Mr Justice Aitken,160 words
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203 1941-06-19 9 AT the "Y’s” Man’s Club luncheon meeting in Singapore on Saturday. Cnpt. 11 W K Sandy sjaike of the rise of Modern China Capt. Sandy has had many years of ex|*rl- nee and travi 1 in China, and he referred to some of the203 words
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326 1941-06-19 10 “Ideal Solution” To Problem Of Subnutrition On Estates COMMUNAL feeding for whole estate populations is suggested by Dr. Paul Fasal, of the Institute of Medical Research, F.M.S., as the ideal solution to the problem of subnutrition on estates. Writing in the I.M.R. bulletin on a326 words
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481 1941-06-19 10 ONE hundred years have passed away, Since the birth of the H.K.S.R.A. And we know that they will never pause, To stand valiantly for the Empire’s cause. This verse, chalked on one of the doors of the mess of the Hong KongSingapore Royal Artillery481 words
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Article197 1941-06-19 10 iWith Compliments Of Singapore 117HEN new Australian reinforce- ments arrived in Singapore early last week, they inundated Salvation Army officers who had come to replenish their stocks of cigarettes, sweets and magazines before they entrained for other points in Malaya with cables for transmission home at special197 words
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Article, Illustration57 1941-06-19 10 Men of a battery of the Hong Kong-Singapore Royal Artillery which on Thursday celebrated its centenary, are seen giving three cheers lor the King at a parade held at a Singapore cantonment BelowA Bofors light anti-aircraft gun makes an impressive foreground tor this picture of-Straits Times picture's. - 57 words
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503 1941-06-19 10 BOFORS anti-aircraft guns, which have claimed many victims among Nazi bombers over Britain, formed a striking background at a cantonment in Singapore on Thursday when one of the regiments of the Hong Kong and Singapore Royal Artillery paraded for their centenary celebrations. The H.K.S.R.A. is503 words
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Article55 1941-06-19 10 In Singapore harbour on Saturday forenoon, a Swedish freighter, Ningpo, picked up a floating mine by her crews. The mine exploded and the ship was damaged but not sunk. There were no casualties. The terrific explosion was heard in many parts of Singapore. The Ningpo is55 words
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Article, Illustration805 1941-06-19 11 Thirteen People Are Made Justices Of The Peace L'lGHT Malayans have been awarded Certificates of Honour k in recognition of their loyal and valuable services to the country, on the occasion of the official celebration of the King’s birthday on June 12, while thirteen others are805 words
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Article129 1941-06-19 11 Supplies From Java Are Considerable rice prices were gazetted throughout Malaya on Saturday. “The price of Thailand rice in Bangkok has continued to advance bul it has been possible, by barely covering our costs, to fix Malayan retail selling prices at only 1 V2 cents per129 words
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98 1941-06-19 11 —Reuter Bangkok, June 10. MAJOR Vilas Oathunanda, Minister of State, returned from Singapore this af’oinoon thoroughly bucked up by the success of his mission. He said he was most optimistic about the future of Anglo-Thai relations. He said he took every opportunity to clear—Reuter - 98 words
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Article32 1941-06-19 11 (From Our Own Correspondent) Muar, June 11. DEALERS have In one way solved the local shortage of cne-cent coins by offering customers jjostage stamps in place ot small change.32 words
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379 1941-06-19 11 “I WAS very rude and I was drunk at the time; that is why my brother stabbed me,” said 24-year-old Alice Jansen in the Singapore second court last week, when she gave evidence during a preliminary inquiry into an allegation that her379 words
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395 1941-06-19 11 FOUR YEARS’ PRISON 24 STROKES OF ROTAN “Cannot Show Leniency” Judge Tells Blackmailer “yHE court cannot have any leniency on you; you have shown no leniency at all on your victim.” With these words Mr. Justice Manning sentenced Lim John Chye at the Assizes on June 10 to four years’395 words
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188 1941-06-19 11 Appointments Made By Sir Shenton Thomas AN official communique issued last week which states that it is the intention of the Straits Settlements Government, with the approval of the British Government, to establish in the Straits Settlements a Broadcasting Corporation. Pending the enactment of an188 words
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Article, Illustration1052 1941-06-19 12 Knighthoods For Kedah Regent Chief Justice Of F.M.S. M.B.E. FOR MALACCA CHINESE WOMAN PHILANTHROPIST CEVEN Malayans received Birthday Honours on June 12 on the occasion of the official celebration of the King’s birthday. Recipients of the highest honours include a European, Chinese and a Malay.1,052 words
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Article73 1941-06-19 12 SIR ANDREW CALDECOTT, former member of the Malayan Civil Service, who is now Governor of Ceylon, has received the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St. Michael and St. George in the Birthday honours. Sir Andrew, during his service in Malaya, was Chief Secretary73 words
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181 1941-06-19 12 TOTAL of 12 months’ rigorous imprisonment was passed in the Singapore third court last week on 25-year-old Chew Eng Lam who for the past seven months has been alleged’” obtaining funds for a nonexistent public school, was finally trapped and arrested w’nen he approached Dr.181 words
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Article354 1941-06-19 12 Presentation Of New Year Awards AT an investiture at Government House on June 11, in the present of close relations and friends n Governor, Sir Shenton Thomas sented decorations to Volunteer n Police officers of the Colony ThS! decorations were among this -v. n? New Year Honours354 words
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791 1941-06-19 12 IMPORTANT recommendations have been made to control the wartime consumption of paper and paper board in Malaya. Made by the special joint committee appointed for the purpose, the recommendations are under consideration by the various Malayan administrations. Restriction on the issue of791 words
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Article, Illustration2583 1941-06-19 13 Can Service Largest Fleet Ever Likely To Be Needed NAVAL C.-in-C. ON POSSIBILITY OF USE BY ALLIED WARSHIPS THE Singapore Naval Base is ready now to carry out its functions even if the largest fleet for which it is ever likely to2,583 words
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Article100 1941-06-19 13 (From Our Own Correspondent* Penang. June 14. MISS Patricia Wyldc, only daughter of the late Inspector e> A J Wyldc, and Mrs. Connie Wylde of Penang, was married on 'i’hursday morning at the Church of the A? sumption to Mr. William John Sandy, only son of Sergeant and100 words
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192 1941-06-19 13 Mrs. Tan Chay Yan’s Gifts To Education Charity THE only woman recipient in Malaya of King's Birthday Honours this year, Mrs. Tan Chay Yan. who has been made a Member of the Order of the British Empire I (Civil Division), comes of one of the ’oldest families in Malacca the192 words
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1254 1941-06-19 14 GIFTS LOANS TOTAL OVER $142,000,000 Governor Sums Up Malaya’s War Effort To Date 30,000 CIVILIANS IN PASSIVE DEFENCE ARMED FORCES THE strength of Malaya’s passive defences and the economic contribution to the war effort that this country is making were summed up for the first time by the Governor, Sir1,254 words
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Article, Illustration93 1941-06-19 14 Mr. Duncan William Macintosh, who received the Colonial Police Medal for meritorious service at the investiture at Government House last Wednesday. Mr. Macintosh, who served with the Royal Irish Constabulary (1920-22) and the Airdrie Burgh Police (1924-29) joined he Malayan Police Force in May, 1929. and was awarded93 words
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107 1941-06-19 14 A MALAY woman was killed and five others were injured, three seriously, when a coconut tree crashed into a hut in an estate off 8% miles, East Coast Road, last week. There were altogether ten Malay women in the hut at the time, preparing107 words
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Article242 1941-06-19 14 American View Of Singapore ii no longer a ;0niv ur name i 0 tor America" ‘-'it a reality with an that was vital to American 'i in the south '>eus. declared j Richard Watts, roving com Sent of the New f i Tribune, who arrived by242 words
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Article196 1941-06-19 14 Ex-Perak Planter Placed In Charge (From Our Own Correspondent) London, May 15 MALAYANS who remember Mr David Macdonald as a planter in Perak who became a Hollywood film director, will be interested hear that he has now been given charge of the War Office’s films unit,196 words
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93 1941-06-19 14 THE Department of Education has received information that in 1 1940 Royal Empire Society s Essay Competition open to girls and n< throughout the Empire, the cssav of two Singapore girls were spec ly commended Angele MaschoiefT, of Girls* School, for an essav on inherent93 words
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Advertisement34 1941-06-19 14 ADELPHI THE HOTEL IN TOWN SEA VIEW THE HOTEL ON THE SEASHORE BOTH HOTELS ENJOY AN ENVIABLE REPUTATION FOR FOOD SERVICE WE RESPECTFULLY SOLICIT TKE FAVOUR OF YOUR PATRONAGE H. O. WASER. GENERAL MANAGER.34 words
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Article268 1941-06-19 15 Legislation To Provide For Definition Of Subjects |N order to define what persons are Johore subjects and to 1 provide for the naturalization of aliens, a Johore Nationality Bill will shortly be introduced in the Johore Council of State. “In the Constitution of Johore and elsewhere268 words
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70 1941-06-19 15 “Battle For Britain Local Best-Seller “THE Battle for Britain,” the Air Ministry’s best-seller story of the Nazis’ futile attempts to conquer Britain by daylight raids, has arrived in Singapore and is rapidly selling out. Bookshops which stock copies report big demands. More consignments are expected soon. Another best-seller is “Into70 words
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Article96 1941-06-19 15 MEWS has been received that Mr. A. C. J. Weerekoon, who passed the recent Ceylon Civil Service examination, has been posted to Trincomalee, the naval station of Ceylon. Mr. Weerekoon. who is a son of Dr. Arthur Weerekoon. nn old resident and well-known medical practitioner96 words
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Article, Illustration899 1941-06-19 15 CLERICAL INDEBTEDNESS: NEED FOR FULL SYMPATHETIC INQUIRY IF you expect efficiency and honest services, for the sake of decency and the self-respect of those in the clerical service. I appeal to you with all sincerity and through you to your friends and associates to see that those you employ do899 words
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Article, Illustration536 1941-06-19 15 M. S. Terror, former Base ship at Singapore, has been lost as a result of enemy action during operations off the Libyan coast, cables Reuter. Another loss announced in the Admiralty communique is that of the British gun-boat Ladybird, formerly well-known in536 words
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Article26 1941-06-19 15 Mr .S C. Goho has been elected president ol the Indian Association, Singapore, in place ol Mr V. Pakirisarny, who h;is resigned26 words
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Advertisement15 1941-06-19 15 ELLISON S. EZEKIEL ft CO. QUALIFIED OPHTHALMIC OPTICIANS ADDRESS 3, CAPITOL BUILDING, UU 1931 SINGAPORE15 words
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Article, Illustration1632 1941-06-19 16 R. PATON - By R. PATON JJNDER the Government scheme for storage of meat on the hoof large numbers of Balinese oxen are now being imported into this country, and the Veterinary Department is faced with the problem of1,632 words
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501 1941-06-19 16 A EUROPEAN merchant, whose name was not stated in court, gave evidence before the Singapore fourth magistrate last week at a preliminary inquiry into a tentative charge of forgery against Ramasamy Balakrishna, an Indian, who, he alleged, had blackmailed him since 1938. The501 words
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London Letter By Cable
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872 1941-06-19 17 But Total Efforts Of A United Nation Required London, June 10. “DRITAIN’S ability to win, D provided she puts forward her utmost endeavour as a united nation, remains established beyond a shadow of doubt,” declares the Daily Herald, supplementing its recent frank editorial under872 words
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Article1297 1941-06-19 23 Landing May Be Made In Defenceless Ireland By Our Own Correspondent London, June 13. r\ spite of the current con- centration of interest on events in Syria and on the Soviet frontier, there is a very strong presentiment in many' well-informed quarters here that a Nazi1,297 words
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Article102 1941-06-19 17 -United Press. West Point, June 10. THE Secretary of War, Mr. Henry L. Stimson, told graduates of the United States Military Academy tonight that the world was too small to contain both the Democratic and Axis systems. There cannot be a compromise over issue between them.-United Press. - 102 words
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165 1941-06-19 17 Reuter. London, June 10 SPEAKING in Rome to-day on the first anniversary of Italy’s entry into the War, Mussolini revealed that the German Government has agreed to allow Italy to occupy the whole of Greece, including Athens. Mussolini declared that Italy hadReuter. - 165 words
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301 1941-06-19 17 —Reuter. Some Shot In Cold Blood By Nazis For Not Moving Quickly Enough tvftaii c Ijondon, June 11. D A t0 how the Armans bombed a British hospi- in Crete and forced the wounded New Zealand soldiers to act as a screen—Reuter. - 301 words
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57 1941-06-19 17 —Reuter. London, June 11. I ADY Astor recalled in the House u of Commons to-day that recently a man at blitzed Bristol was asked by an American visitor: “ilow long do you think you can take it 0 The man looked up and replied:—Reuter. - 57 words
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Article305 1941-06-19 17 -Reut/ r. Britain Is Ready For Heavier Raids London, June 11. j W E have ever y reason to expect, j increased bomber attacks, bui wc are prepared lor them with increased and improved defence,” staten the former Minister for Aircraft Production, Lord Beaverbrook, speaking today-Reut/ r. - 305 words
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193 1941-06-19 17 Reuter Wellington, June 12. DEFINITE figures of New Zealand’s strength and (‘.usualties In the fighting in Greece and Crete re Riven in Parliament here to-day by the acting Prime Minister. Mr W. Nash. He stated that 10,f>30 N< w Zealanders were sent to Greece andReuter - 193 words
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111 1941-06-19 17 Nazis On Their Losses In Balkans Crete United Press. Berlin, June 12. r 1 HE High Command, in i special com- munique surveying the Balkan and Cretan campaigns. announces that 2 .79 officers ami men of the German Anny and Air Force were killed in both campaigns together. 'I H«*United Press. - 111 words
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74 1941-06-19 17 Reuter. Moscow, June 12 MU John Scott, American-born correspondent of the News Chronicle In Moscow, who was ordered by the Soviet authorities to leave the country owing to some articles h<* wrote for that newspaper, left for Vladivostok last night on his wayReuter. - 74 words
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Article, Illustration37 1941-06-19 18 The band of a Transvaal Scottish regiment is seen entering Addis Ababa, the capital of Abyssinia. The Imperial forces advanced 1,800 miles in less than 60 days to take the capital.37 words
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1258 1941-06-19 18 “Many Things For Which To Be Thankful Mr. Churchill -Reuter. London, June 11. TOURING the course of his state- ment on the war in the House of Commons yesterday, the Prime Minister. Mr. Churchill, referring to ''the remarkable achievements of I our country and its armed forces.’' declared, “There are-Reuter. - 1,258 words
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92 1941-06-19 18 —Reuter. Washington, June 12. PRESIDENT Roosevelt has nominated Mr. Harlan F. Stone, oi New York, to succeed Mr. Charles Evan Hughes as Chief Justice of the United States Supreme Court. The nomination was confirmed by the Senate in 11 minutes to-day. Mr. Stone’s place as—Reuter. - 92 words
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Article205 1941-06-19 18 VICHY PEACe TREATY United Press and Reuter. Darlan On Talks With Germans THE Vichy Government st SHgeT favourable atmosphere wlh J awaiting the end of the wit,! Vice-Premier. Admiral Franco, Darlan announced in a broadcas t Pres" aV Says th0 He did not mention Syria A Britain. a or “TheUnited Press and Reuter. - 205 words
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97 1941-06-19 18 —Router. T Cairo. June 11 HE Free French are making way,” declares Gen de Gaulle in a statement to the Cairo correspondent of the Free French news agency, referring to the entr> of Free French forces into Syria and Lebanon. Gen. de Gaulle said—Router. - 97 words
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110 1941-06-19 18 Reuter. London. June 11 BRITAIN stands in line with the recent declaration of Mr. Cordell Hull. United States Secretary of State, in favour of abolishing extra-territori-ality in China. When asked in the House of commons to-day whether Britain supported a similar policy the Under-Secretary forReuter. - 110 words
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133 1941-06-19 18 “Invasion Of Britain Will Take Place Before Winter London, June 10. ¥N the debate in the House of Commons to-day, the Conservative. x Lieut.-Col. J. L. J. MacNamara, predicted that Hitler would make a peace drive which would fail and he would try to liquidate the second front in the133 words
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886 1941-06-19 19 —United Press. “Responsibility Must Rest With Marshal Petain’s Government” n London, June 13. T British Government has told Vichy that “responsibility for the consequences of assistance which the French authorities in Syria wore mstrueted to render to the enemies of His Majesty must—United Press. - 886 words
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Article51 1941-06-19 19 —Reuter. London, June 10. THE Victoria Cross has been awarded to Second-Lieutenant Karim Singh Bagat of the Corps of Indian Engineers for very conspicuous service in the Middle East. This is the first V.C. to be awarded to an officer of the Indian Army daring this—Reuter. - 51 words
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78 1941-06-19 19 -Reuter. London, June 13. “AIRCRAFT of the Bomber Command escorted by fighters yesterday afternoon made a successful attack cn enemy shipping in the Channel.” says an Air Ministry communique. “Direct hits were claimed on a ship of about 1,400 tons which was left sinking.-Reuter. - 78 words
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Article51 1941-06-19 19 -Reuter. Dublin, June 11. UR, Andrew O’Connor, famous Irish- American sculptor, has died here at the age of 67. His great monumental sculptures are found in France, Spain and Ireland. One of his outstanding works is the statue of Columbus which stands facing America at Huelva.-Reuter. - 51 words
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211 1941-06-19 19 propelled by American oil. Reuter and United Press. Honolulu, June 11. rlE Chinese consul-general here, Mr. King Chau-mui, to-day said he had received word from Washington that 100 new’ American pursuit planes have arrived in China and are now inpropelled by American oil. Reuter and United Press. - 211 words
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44 1941-06-19 19 Reuter. Hsinking (Manchukuo), June 11. rL r r, ela r ti0n th at con3idcrable guerilla warfare is continuing in Manchukuo and along the frontier with China tx n years after Japan invaded Manchuria is made here to-day ssrawr-rta,*– Reuter. - 44 words
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767 1941-06-19 19 Reuter London, June 11. new Lords are added to Britain’s peerage in the thday Honours list published to-day, while two Cabinet Ministers, Sir Archibald Sinclair (Air Minister) and Mr. A. V. Alexander (First Lord of the Admiralty), receive the distinctions of KnightReuter - 767 words
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Article145 1941-06-19 19 Reuter New York, June 13. COPIES of the llnal edition of the Nazi party organ, Voelkischer Beobachter. containing an article by G' ebbels foreshadowing an imminent invasion of Britain, have been confiscated by Reich officials, according to a Dow Jones message. No reason was given forReuter - 145 words
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806 1941-06-19 20 -Reuter and United Press. EVER-INCREASING HELP FOR DEMOCRACIES COMING Washington, June 12. 4 W® are making available to Britain 2,000,000 gross tons of cargo ships and oil tankers,” President Roosevelt declares in a letter to Congress presenting the first repot t regarding operations of the-Reuter and United Press. - 806 words
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69 1941-06-19 20 —Reuter. Buffalo, (New York), June 11 OU/ELL over 1,000’* Tomahawk ffrhler planes have been sent to Britain, stated officials of the Curtiss-Wright Company. Since the output of ten planes per day announced nine months ago, production has been substantially increased and bv next—Reuter. - 69 words
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337 1941-06-19 20 —Reuter. TWO GENERALS AMONG HUNDREDS Op ITALIANS TAKEN PRISONER Aden, June 12. ASSAB—second port of Eritrea—was captured yesterday morning by a combined daylight operation by navy, army and air force units, it is officially announced. Several hundred prisoners w?re taken, including two Italian generals—Reuter. - 337 words
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Article27 1941-06-19 20 —United Press. Nairobi June 12. THE Duke of Aosta, captive Italian Viceroy of Abyssinia, arrived in Kenya tc-day. it was officially announced. —United Press.—United Press. - 27 words
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Article160 1941-06-19 20 Scotsmen’s Remarkable Exploit In Syria London, June 12. troops of the British landing party on the Syrian coast wiped out an entire battery of Vichy artillery, reports a correspondent with the landing party, which is advancing on Beirut. Most of the landing party were Scottish160 words
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Article163 1941-06-19 20 —Renter. Wellington, June 12. THE New Zealand Parliament to-day passed a resolution moved by the acting Prime Minister, Mr. W Nash, expressing admiration for the courage, tenacity and determination of the New Zealanders in Greece and Crete and confidence in Gen. B. C. Freyberg,—Renter. - 163 words
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Article138 1941-06-19 20 —United Press. Rome, June 11. MUSSOLINI announced to-day that 13,502 Italian troops were killed in the Greek war. coo This total, he said, included 1.528 Blackshirts. He said 38,768 Italian troops were wounded in the fighting, including 3,292 Blackshirts. Greece, II Duce asserted, forms—United Press. - 138 words
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Article102 1941-06-19 20 —Reuter. New York, June 11. rE Duke of Aosta, who recently surrendered to the British forces in Abyssinia, is in Rome, according to a report of the New York Times from Rome. It is stated that the British authorities granted him eight days—Reuter. - 102 words
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Article90 1941-06-19 20 aeroplanes man R world, Mr. Knudsen ter Washington, June 11“YOU will be producing all the Planes we want by next autumn, Knudsen, co-ordinator for he f 9," a of Production Management, ww group of 200 aircraft to-day, when he announced that r production was 50aeroplanes man R ... world, Mr. Knudsen ter - 90 words
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Article75 1941-06-19 20 Reuter. Boston, June HNAZI surface raiders and at leas e ‘}y Nazi submarine have been wher( active in the south Atlantic a r the American freighter Robm was reported torpedoed, state Sta tes of the crew of the United freighter Illinois which docked from CalcuttaReuter. - 75 words
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1278 1941-06-19 21 —Reuter MR. CHURCHILL’S FIGHTING AND CONFIDENT SPEECH A London, June 13. THE first meeting of all British Empire and Allied Governments engaged in the war against Germany was held at St. James’ Palace in London at noon yesterday. The meeting, which was opened with—Reuter - 1,278 words
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383 1941-06-19 21 “Such is the flight of a once glorious Europe and such are the atrocities against which we are in arms. “Vour Excellencies, my Lords and Gentlemen, it is upon this foundation f hat Hitler with his tattered lackey383 words
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Article95 1941-06-19 21 —Reuter. Valetta, June 13. I fcN enemy aircraft were shot down over Malta yesterday, another is unlikely to have reached its base, and others were probably damaged. An official statement describes how yesterday morning a strong enemy force was broken up by accurate anti-aircraft fire—Reuter. - 95 words
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Article183 1941-06-19 21 —Reuter. Dared Death Itepeatedlv To Clear Minefields London, Juno 11 THE story behind the first award of 1 the Victoria Cross to an Indian soldier in this war is told in London to-day. The recipient, SecondLieutenant Prcmindra r Mngh Bhagat, of the Corps of Indian—Reuter. - 183 words
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Article95 1941-06-19 21 Reuter Simla June 12. BIRTHDAY honours gazetted include Knight Commanders of the Star of India <K.CS!.» conferred on Sir Andrew Clow and Sir Jeremy Kaisman. members ol the Governor-General's Executive Council, Gen. Fleming Hartley. Indian Army. G.O.C. Northern Command, and His Highness Maharaja Dewas, Senior.Reuter - 95 words
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247 1941-06-19 21 —Reuter. London, June 12 THE King gave two Victoria Crosses and two George Crosses to relatives of four dead heroes at an investiture at Buckingham Palace this week. Mis, Fegcn received a V.C. conferred on her brother. Cantain Fegcn. who wen—Reuter. - 247 words
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656 1941-06-19 22 —Reuter. Crippling Of Vessel A Severe Blow To Dwindling Nazi Fleet London, June 14. A GERMAN pocket battleship,” which is either the Luetzow (the former Deutschland) or Admiral Scheer, was hit by a British aerial torpedo off the Norwegian coast early yesterday when, according to—Reuter. - 656 words
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Article31 1941-06-19 22 —United Press. Washington, June 12. THE Secretary of the Navy, Col. Frank Knox, to-day ordered all ratings in the Naval Reserve on active duty.—United Press.—United Press. - 31 words
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Article128 1941-06-19 22 —Reuter. 5,400 Civilians Killed In Month Of May London, June 13. OVER 10,000 civilian casualties were caused by German air raids on Great Britain last month. The figures for May issued by the Ministry of Home Security to-day show that 5,394 people were killed, 5,181 were—Reuter. - 128 words
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145 1941-06-19 22 Reuter. London, June 13. THE number of American special corres--1 pondents in Germany now has been reduced to two by the Chicago Daily News closing its Berlin office. Its correspondent Mr. David M. Nichol, departed for Berne a few days ago. He wasReuter. - 145 words
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538 1941-06-19 22 Moscow Denies Presentation Of Demands By The Nazis London, June l: DEPORTS about Russo-German relations were received from several European capitals to-day. It is expected in Ankara that Germany will demand further economi concessions from the Soviet Union with considerable armed backing. Another report538 words
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Article101 1941-06-19 22 —Reuter. London, June 14. Broadcasting last the Minister of Food, Lord Woolton, declared that, oespite the Battle of the Atlantic, Britain’s food si.uation is sound. Stocks of food were such that the country is as well off after 21 months of war as it was after—Reuter. - 101 words
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Article129 1941-06-19 22 —Reuter. Simla. June 14. ADDRESSING Indian and overseas Press representatives. Sir Bertra Stevens. Australian represent at.\e the Eastern Group CJouncil to the recent decision of Austro.* suspend the transfer of funds ra for Spitfires to England. Sir Beruara said Australia’s motives are m a of—Reuter. - 129 words
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335 1941-06-19 22 Adm Darlan Knows He Cannot Count On The French Fleet” \'r\\V8 London, June 13. •T’HE British and Free French forces in Syria are opposed by 45,000 Vichy troops, of whom 30,000 are natives, according to an estimate given by Gen. de Gaulle’s Chief of Staff, Gen. Petit, in an interview\'r\\V8 - 335 words
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32 1941-06-19 22 —Reuter. London, Yune 13. MORE than 6,000 business con- cerns in unoccupied France arc collaborating with the enemy, states the Leopoldville (Belgian Congo) radio to-day.—Reuter.—Reuter. - 32 words
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253 1941-06-19 23 Reuter ‘Troops Surpassed Themselves In Feats Of Valour In Greece Crete” tuc c London, June 15. IHb magnificent courage of the British and Imperial troops was well known to us all. In the battle of Greece and its crowning episode, the epic struggleReuter - 253 words
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Article89 1941-06-19 23 -Reuter. London. June 15. HPIIF British Army may soon he p|'tiir»*ed \»i#h a secret At* a pen. It is the invention of a Cambridge graduate who i» now an officer in the Royal Engineers, lie is ?4 and at Cambridge took honours in mechanical science two years-Reuter. - 89 words
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Article120 1941-06-19 23 Reuter. London, June 15. 1I7EEK-END Pilots,” as Britain’s auxiliary air torce pilots are still chaJfinglv called because of their prewar ‘spare time" training, have now destroyed more than 900 Nazi planes over Britain. This is a quarter of the total shot down by the Fighter Command inReuter. - 120 words
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116 1941-06-19 23 Reuter. Washington June 15 THE United States Maritime Com- miss on announces that six Danish ships will be p’aeed in active service with the United States merchant II*•<*: to-morrow The ships are among 3} foreign vessels tied up in American waters whieh haveReuter. - 116 words
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Article134 1941-06-19 23 Reuter. Robin Moor Sinking As War Declaration Now York June lf> A CALL lor strong action on the part ol the United States to guard against such acts as the sinking of tin* American ship Robin Moor is made i)y the New York fit rald-Tribune.Reuter. - 134 words
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Article199 1941-06-19 23 u< i New Yotk, June 15 nrrpviVOI,' ol th Bnt.sh vessel O Britanm i. H.HU'J tons sunk by a German raider who have arrived here told a grim st >ry ol day..’ journey in an open boat aero; 1,500 miles ol the Atlantic in whichu< • i - 199 words
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260 1941-06-19 24 Tension Not Relaxed By Economic Agreement London, June 16. and Russia in the past few days have signed a new economic agreement envisaging intensified collaboration between the two countries, especially increasing exports to Germany from the Ukraine, according to neutral diplomatic circles in Stockholm, reports260 words
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Article97 1941-06-19 24 —Reuter. l,250,000TonsExpected To Be Built In 1941 New York. June 16. AMERICAN shipyards are expectec; this year to turn out 1.250 000 deadweight tons of merchant shipping according to the United fit? 4 -s Maritime Commission, report* by the Washington correspondent of the New York Herald-Tribune.—Reuter. - 97 words
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Article98 1941-06-19 24 Reuter. London. June 16 •THE Admiralty announces that the destroyer Jersey (1,690 tons) has been sunk by an enemy mine. H M.S. Jersey belonged to the Javelin Class of destroyers. She was completed in 1939 and had a normal complement of 183. Three times inReuter. - 98 words
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Article49 1941-06-19 24 -Reuter. A London, June 16. T least 78 Axis aircraft were destroyed by the R.A.F. and Royal Navy in Europe and the Middle East durfing the week ended at dusk on Saturday R.A.F losses amount to 46 in all theatres of war.—Reuter.-Reuter. - 49 words
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Article80 1941-06-19 24 was functioning in Italy.—United Press. Cairo, .lone 14. THE young anti-Fascist leader, Dr. Vifcrelli, editor of the Cerricre ilTtalia. which recently published allocations of euilt in the Matteoti m l der, told the Press to-d:t> the freedom movement was growing in Italy and Iho colonies. “Communistswas functioning in Italy.—United Press. - 80 words
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Article113 1941-06-19 24 —Reuter. Warning Sounded By Mr. Duff Cooper London, June 16. jyiK. Arthur Duff Cooper, Minister of Information, speaking at Guildford, in Surrey, warned the nation to expect a big German effort this summer. He referred to Greece and Crete as gloomy setbacks,” but added that—Reuter. - 113 words
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87 1941-06-19 24 —Router. London, June 14. MR. Ernest Bevin, Minister of Labour and of National Service, in a speech at Leicester last night expressed the opinion that the day was not far distant when the people of this country would be as safe in their—Router. - 87 words
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47 1941-06-19 24 —Reuter. London. June 16. AVER 20.000 Flemish workmen have beer sent by thn Germans to northern France reports the Free Belgian radio at Leopoldsville They are being forced to work on fortifications which the Germans are build ing on the coast.—Reuter.—Reuter. - 47 words
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55 1941-06-19 24 o —Reuter. London, June 16. A NORWEGIAN tanker was sheiled by a Vichy shore battery off lies de Los (off the coast of French Guinea in West Africa) on June 12, and she was also machinegunned by a Vichy aircraft,o —Reuter. - 55 words
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Article, Illustration455 1941-06-19 24 -Reuter. British Take Town Near Beirut: Nazis Increase Air Support Cairo, June l(i. TRENCH defences in the centre of the Syrian front are cracking it was officially announced last night, says United Press. On the coastal sector the British have taken Sidon.-Reuter. - 455 words
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78 1941-06-19 24 —Reuter. New York, June 16 CARRYING “democracy's timepiece,” a novel gold lapel watch for presentation to Queen Elizabetn from the British-American Ambulance Corps and 1.000 vitamin capsules for the British Ministry of Health. Colonel Stewart Roddie left for England by Clipper this morning to—Reuter. - 78 words
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Article191 1941-06-19 24 —Reuter. Two More Divisions l or Great Britain Ottawa, June 13. CANADIAN troops are ready to b used in any field decided on by the High Command, declared the unaauu* Prime Minister. Mr. W L Maeken King, to-day. Referring to sea war! are. Mr Mackenzie King said,—Reuter. - 191 words
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38 1941-06-19 24 —Reuter. London. Jun, r ACCORDING to the Hungarian 1 1 Pester Uoyd quoted by Ly<’i Montenegro will soon be proclaim' pendent state and n mernbei < Montenegrin dynasty will be pi* throne. —Reuter—Reuter. - 38 words
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Article569 1941-06-19 25 [•carer to war.”—Reuter and United Rress. -Reuter. AMERICA ORDERS CLOSURE OF NAZI CONSULATES JHK latest action of the United SltoTSSjIlniSSit ta'clos1 '"K ail German consulates in American territory and the removal of all German nationals connected with them represents almost a complete break i„ relations[•carer to war.”—Reuter and United Rress.; -Reuter. - 569 words
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Article123 1941-06-19 25 board oil shortage.—Reuter and United Press. “No Question Of Policy Involved” Washington, June 16. M R- Harold lekes, Secretary for the Interior, has blocked a shipment of 252,000 gallons of lubricating oil for Japan, which was due to be shipped from Philadelphia bv the Azumaboard oil shortage.—Reuter and United Press. - 123 words
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116 1941-06-19 25 —Reuter. Providence (Rhode Island), June 16. ADDRESSING the Brown University here. Dr. van Zeeland, the former Belgian Prime Minister, said that if the United States made the required industrial effort Britain and her Allies would be victorious. The striking power of Nazi-ism and—Reuter. - 116 words
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264 1941-06-19 25 Reuter Montreal, June 16. DROADCASTING to Canada in connection with the Canadian Victory Loan Drive to-night. Col. Frank Knox, United States Secretary of the Navy, said the United States knew she could probably achieve temporary safely if she withdrew withinReuter - 264 words
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375 1941-06-19 25 (Tilled Pre.ss. Germans Said To Be Ready For Big Attack On Russia Or Britain Tinn o New York, Juno 16. 1 K j lct has de dared general mobilization and RrnJd. r al1 ar my ,eave according to the National United Press System s(Tilled Pre.ss. - 375 words
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48 1941-06-19 25 —Reuter. London, June 17. *pHE first batch of released prisoners of war have arrived at Lyons, says a Vichy dispatch to *he official German news agency. The prisoners were welcomed on behalf of Marshal Petain by the military commander of Lyons, Gen. Frere.—Reuter.—Reuter. - 48 words
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Article177 1941-06-19 25 Reuter. 23 Drowned As Nazi Plane Hits Ship London, June 17. AT least 23 persons lost their lives when the Great Western Railway cross-channel steamer St. Patrick was dive-bombed and sunk by an enemy aircraft near the end of a trip from Rosslare, in Eire, to Fishguard,Reuter. - 177 words
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Article130 1941-06-19 25 Reuter General's Warning Of Invasion Danger London, June 17 A WARNING that the time was draw- ig nearer when the Nazi must attack Britain, "the one decisive theatre war." was given bv Lieut. Gen A G L MeNaughton, Canadian Corps Commander in Britain, in a broadcast toReuter - 130 words
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Article25 1941-06-19 25 Reuter. Boston, June 16 PRESIDENT Roosevelt's youngest son John, is now on active service as an ensign in the Navy Reuter.Reuter. - 25 words
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454 1941-06-19 26 Selangor Club 23 Runs Behind With One Wicket In Hand VICTORY just eluded the Singapore Cricket Club in their cricket match against the Selangor Club which was played on the padang on Sunday. j Batting first, the S.C.C. scored 164 runs. Several454 words
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Article447 1941-06-19 26 Fort In Good Position In Area Final WITH nine wickets in hand and 62 runs to get Fort Canning are in a very favourable position to beat the Manchester Regiment in the area final of the Large Cnits Cricket Competition which was played at Tanglin on Sunday.447 words
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Article97 1941-06-19 26 —Reuter. Sunderland, June 14. A CHALLENGE for his British and Empire featherweight titles has been sent to Nel Tarleton on behalf of Tommy Smith, the Sunderland boxer who beat the champion in an overweight match this year, though he lost in 1940 when Tarleton defended his—Reuter. - 97 words
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71 1941-06-19 26 -Reuter. New London (Connecticut), June 14. UARVARD made a clean sweep of the seventy-ninth Inter-Varsity regatta on the Thames river here to-day, beating Yale in all three events. Harvard have now won 40 regattas and Yale 39 The senior four-mile race resulted In a-Reuter. - 71 words
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Article294 1941-06-19 26 L. Outschoorn 74, Thoy Six For Two DRILLIANT bowling by R. Thoy, who took six wick els for two runs, was a feature of a cricket match played at Balestier on Sunday in which the Singapore Recreation Club easily beat the Indian Association by 105 runs.294 words
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455 1941-06-19 26 Season’s Best Game Watched By Large Crowd IN what was generally considered the best baseball game of the season to date the Japanese Club edged out the American Association, six to four in a War Fund contest at Jalan Besar stadium on Sunday.455 words
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Article374 1941-06-19 26 A.I.F. Beat Negri By 43 Runs (From Our Own Correspondent) Seremban. June 15. THE A.I.F. versus Negri Sembilan 1 cricket match ended in a win for the Australians by 43 runs, it being agreed to play only one innings. Features of the match were the374 words
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Article293 1941-06-19 26 Gordons Declare And Are Beaten FINE two-figurt contributions by Lieut. Hamp. and Capt. Barber and Capt. Pearson (both of the last named played unbeaten innings) enabled the R.A. officers to score a five-wicket victory over the Gordon Highlaners in a cricket match played at Changi293 words
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Article48 1941-06-19 26 —Reuter. London, June 14. SCOTTISH soccer results to-day were: SCOTTISH SUMMER CUP Albion Rovers IThird Lanark Clyde 3 Greenock Morton Dumbarton 3 Motherwell Glasgow Rangers 3 Falkirk H’ton Academicals 4 Airdrieonians Hibernian 0 Celtic Queen’s Park 3 Heart of Mid othian St. Mirren SPartick Thlst ter—Reuter. - 48 words
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Article85 1941-06-19 26 Compton Wellard In Fine Form —Reuter. Northampton, June lfiDENIS Compton, the Test mate cricketer, shone with inning of 70 not out and 92, assisting London Counties a g a i n Northamptonshire in a et match, but Wellard, the f and England all-rounder, playing for the counties, t the crowd—Reuter. - 85 words
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937 1941-06-19 1 Dividend Raised To 15 Per Cent: $30,000 For Replanting A NET profit of $77,898 was earned by Utan Simpan Rubber Co., Ltd in tlu year ended December last. This compares with $33,504 in the preceding year. Interim dividends totaling 15937 words
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Article95 1941-06-19 1 (From Our Own correspondent) London, June 16. The following are to-day's bid” quotations lor Fixed Trusts:— s. d. British Empire '‘A” not availau.e British Empire *B” nO J British Empire Cumulative not aval abic British Empire C’nrehensive.. not avallnb.e British General 'A” }J jj British General “B” J?95 words
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34 1941-06-19 1 iFrom Our Own Correspondent) London, J*ne 17 THE net profit of Pengkalen Ltd. for ,ho ypar ended September last was E 78.879. compared with LJi.Jou in the" preceding year.34 words
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53 1941-06-19 1 Snot June Julv-Sept Oct-Dec. Jan-Mnr I omlon Date 394 394 384 374 354 J 3 7 16 •June 13 »q|/ 394 384 37'/, 35 v, 13', 14 391, 39 4 39 37'i 354 10 39*: 394 37 4 36 13 s 'I M* Ml? 37% MK53 words
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Article83 1941-06-19 1 MALAYA’S tin production is being accelerated and exports in May were almost equal to the proportionate monthly quota. Statistics issued this morning show May exports at 8,243 tons, compared with a monthly allowance at 130 per cent, of standard tonnage, of 8.378 tons. The cumulative deficit in83 words
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Article75 1941-06-19 1 STOCKS of rubber in the Colony rose by 1.552 tons in May. the total at the end of the month being 49,399 tons, compared with 47.847 tons at the end of April. Stocks in the hands of dealers in Singapore were 22.281 tons, in Penang, 5.46875 words
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Article128 1941-06-19 1 Singapore, June 18. Riiverp Gam bid S 7 50 Hamburg Cube $l2 25 Java Cube 112 00 Covra Mixed 12.25 Sun Dried *2 50 PeDvrt White Muntok $14.75 White $l4 25 Black $7 25 •\QO< Flour Nr, > Lingga $495 Fair $4 80 $4 80 Sarawak $4128 words
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47 1941-06-19 1 (From Our Own Correspondent) London June 17 MINCING LANE, home of the rubber dealing and broking interests, was partly destroyed in a recent Nazi Blitz The office of Lewis and Peat, prominent brokers, were destroyed but. fortunately. there were no casualties47 words
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Article402 1941-06-19 1 Investment Demand Makes Firm Close London. June 17. '■'HE Stock Exchange to-day. after early hesitancy, closed generally firm under the Influence of resumption of fair Investment demand Gilt-cdgea. Home rails and industrials were slightly higher on balance. KafTlrs continued to advance on useful support and West Wits402 words
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Article96 1941-06-19 1 iFrom Our Own Correspondent.) London May 18 THE British-Borneo Petroleum Syndicate Is again paying a llnal dividend and bonus of f> per cent each, less tax With the 5 per cent Interim the year’s distribution Is maintained at 15 per cent less tax Net profit tor the year96 words
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Article767 1941-06-19 2 Six Per Cent Dividend And $5,000 For Replanting PROPOSING the adoption of the report and accounts at the annual meeting of Sandycroft Rubber Co. Ltd. in Kuala Lumpur on June 11. Mr. G. l>. A. Fletcher, the chairman, said: The profit for the year under review767 words
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Article314 1941-06-19 2 Lewis And Peat’s Weekly Report IN a weekly report on the rubber market issued on June 13, Lewis and Peat (Singapore) Ltd., write: market this week has been somewhat quieter and there ha£ been a tendency for the demand for early delivery and shipment to slacken oil314 words
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Article131 1941-06-19 2 The Singapore Chamber of Commerce Rubber Association held its 1,542nd auction on June 11, and there were catalogued 2,086,052 lb.—931.54 tons; offered 1,852,588 lb.—827.05 tons; sold 1,498,629 lb. 699.03 tons. London Spot 13 9 16d New York Spot 22% cts. PRICES REALIZED Standard Quality 39% to 39%131 words
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Article179 1941-06-19 2 Dividend Raised To 12} Per Cent. A NET profit of $141,572 was earned by Sungei Tukang Rubber Co. Ltd. in the year ended March last. This compares with $81,669 in the preceding year. An interim dividend of five per cent was paid and absorbed $37,000 and179 words
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Article105 1941-06-19 2 THE following crops cf rubber were harvested in May: lb. Kuala Reman 190.000 Bruseh Rubber 54.000 Alor Gajah 16.500 Australasia 21,000 Ayer Panas 78,500 Bukit Kubu 16.000 Glenealy 50.500 Jalan Kebun 7,470 Kluang 50.000 Pajam 197.000 Port Swettenham 5,350 Talisman 11.800 Tambalak 19.000 Teluk Anson 67,288 Ulu105 words
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118 1941-06-19 2 Government Charters Make Big Profits (From Our Own Correspondent.) London, May 20. MALAYAN shareholders in the Indochina Steam Navigation Co.. Ltd will be delighted to hear that requisition by the British Government of the company’s ships at highly profitable rates has, as in the last war.118 words
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Article47 1941-06-19 2 'THE following outputs of tin-ore are re- ported for May:— Hours Yardage Piculs ore Pahang Consol. 7,620* Ipoh Tin (Lahat) 675 79,900 281 Ipoh Tin (Puchong) 404 52,100 332 Sungei Kinta 667 173,600 641 Temoh Tin 681 102,000 163 includes 2,340 piculs for June.47 words
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Article274 1941-06-19 2 Postage Rates Mav Be Reduced (From Our Own Correspondent, London, May 15 JT is possible that there may be reduction in postage on parce j! consigned from Britain or Australia to soldiers, sailors or airmen Serving in Malaya. An indication to this effect was given by Mr.274 words
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Article295 1941-06-19 2 Esoot Estates Profits 135% Higher (From Our Own Correspondent London. April 23. London-registered Malayan rubber plantation companies eontinu* to announce excellent profits and dividends. Among the most interesting declarations this week has been that i Rubber Estates. Ltd., which has declared a final dividend ol 5295 words
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1164 1941-06-19 3 Singapore. June 18, 10 a.m. MINING LsiJ > Yal Buyers Sellers j unpat Tin 3/3 3/0 s uustral Amal 7/1 7/6 uistral Malay 33/6 34/6 5 Ayer Hltam 17/- 18/- j ver Weng 0.67 0.72 il uangrin Tin 12/6 14/-, I Hatu Selangor 1.39 i.1,164 words
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Article36 1941-06-19 3 —Reuter. London, June 17. THE freight market was idle but firm. There were orders for Indo-China anthracite and Calcutta coal, mainly to the East, and also for Rangoon nee to Shanghai at 150 -Reuter.—Reuter. - 36 words
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Article39 1941-06-19 3 THE official price of tin in Singapore on June 13 .was $137.37»/ 2 per picul of 133 l/3rd lb on Juno H Oll Juno 16 $136.50; on June 17 $136.87*/ 2 cn June 18 $137 5039 words
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732 1941-06-19 3 Country’s Apathy Towards Tourist Industry Deplored DEFERENCE to “Malaya’s apathy towards the tourist industry’’ was made by Mr. R. Burns, chairman of Kcinles Hotel, Ltd., presiding at the annual general meeting of the company on June 17. “I fully realize that this is732 words
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Article150 1941-06-19 3 Request To Board To Reduce Rent T'HAT the Rent Assessment Boaro has no p< wer to reduce rents was the contention of Mr John Laycock before the Board The application was by a tenant. E W O. Fernando, to reduce the rent of his house on150 words
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Article37 1941-06-19 3 From Our Own Correspondent.) London, June 17. STOCKS Ol tin In the united Kingdom aie rising rapidly as the result of the ban on re-exports and total stocks are now 3.373 tons.37 words
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Article273 1941-06-19 3 Issued by the Malayan Sharebrokers Association Singapore. June 17. HOuCM lot* fJornixuii Cloee m»te Ui* onanriai r t* Date *r s» Burma Malay Hd. No. 27 June 2-1 June 30 June 25 2 J ',r Hitam 10% UH. June 16 June 21 June 17 Kamuntlng Tin273 words