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Title Section39 1939-02-27 1 The Straits Times (ESTABLISHED NEARLY A CENTURY THE LARGEST ASD MOST INFLUENTIAL NEWSPAPER IN SfafyA YA n pages SINGAPORE, MONDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 1939 *RTCE :> (FM The Straits Times 20 PAGES PRIC E 5 CENTS. SINGAPORE, MONDAY FEBRUARY 27, 193939 words
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Advertisement175 1939-02-27 1 r> P>ORt HO CECIL »T. NO t>4M See MIEN CHONG for r j SMART TAILORING 44 Coieman St. Sinsapor*. Phone 4816 I 1 i^ |3" THE U B^ y^^lj ENEMY /Jft OF DEPENDABLE Uw\k L FRICTION J BEARINGS lm mth\m\ I ll cylindrical roller Vm^^^lFJ BY millions in !».>.<' lalx>ui175 words
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Advertisement179 1939-02-27 1 Keep fit--, The Terry Sculler reproducss, as no other appliance can. the fascinating, healtA-glvlng. enjoyable rhythm of real sculling Not enly should athietss and sportsmen revel in such a thing, but hundreds nf desk-workers, women to whom slimming Is a vital thing, and elderly folk who want to kesp age179 words
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Advertisement85 1939-02-27 1 KUALA LUMPUR" 2*. «AVA SV. Madame Page. DRESSMAKER a iff DESrCMEn Taifornades Gcwns for Ail Iccajions in StocV $5 $30 13. Battery Toad Singapore. Tel: 6327. i mnc hi e'emand. You II Krxf our cooked meal ful c mn:?o frcrn the routine of h« end ue rv.'.ch len trouble to85 words
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104 1939-02-27 2 The Straits Times DOMESTIC OCCURRENCES DEATHS DODDS.— At Groote Schurr Hospital, Capo Town, on Feb. 10, Horace Bonar Dodd3 M.D.— Malayan Medical Service (retired) aged 6). BAWMINADEN— The death occurred of Mr. M. Snwminaden, aged 57, (Retired Inspector of Police, F.M.S. Railways) on February 14. 1939 at his residence No.104 words
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Advertisement374 1939-02-27 2 SJX^IiPJ^ 3 VACANT When applvlnt lot any position advertised ni thrsr rolumns send copies oi testimonials lin nil srtid otlflnals w INTED, o reliable boy-ijM Immediately, in Singapore, ha:. lin^, 20, Malcolm Read, i 'ore. U.\Ni:i> 1.1 ■;<!!• \N only for technical v.oii:. single, hup L>3 to 3j. by old374 words
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Advertisement455 1939-02-27 2 S ITUATIONS WANTED SOUTH INDIAN with 20 yean experience as a clerk, conductor and factory clerk. Excellent reference open for immediate engagement. R. E John c/o P. O. Box No. 14, Kuala Lunipur. ENERGETIC YOUNG CHINESE seeks position as Clerk-typist, Book-keeper, telephons operator or Delivery/Salesman. Holds School Certificate. Good references.455 words
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Advertisement898 1939-02-27 2 -BOARP &_RES'DENCE AT SUNNYSIDE 7 Oxley Rd. Tel. 6575 small nicely furnished flat also single room, private bathr. attached. H. C. water every_ possible comfort. ON THE BEA, "The Grove.' 103 and 109 Meyer Koad. Katong, near Swimming Club large airy rooms, tennis, gardens garages, attractive Dosltton Mod terms Phone898 words
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Advertisement710 1939-02-27 2 AUCTION NOTICES Ordinance No. 61 (Pawnbrokers) UNREDEEMED PLEDGED GOODS AND JEWELLERY FROM THE FOLLOWING PAWNBROKERS' SHOPS. No. 21, New Bridge Road. Chin Chong Pal (Chop Thye Sheng). No. 137, New Bridge Road. Tan Ah Choot (Chop Wing Hong). No. 189, South Bridge Road, Lam Moe> Fong (Chop Sem Thai). No.710 words
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Advertisement561 1939-02-27 2 PUBLIC NOTICES NOTICE. toils Is to Inform the puhlic thnt I hnvc resigned my position as Minaner or Th^ Lanka Stores, 23, Riverside, Malacca, as f on. today's date. OOH TECX WATT. Malacca. Feb. 24, 1939. ST. DAVID'S SOCIETY SINGAPORE. Annual Dinner of March 1, 1939 Adelpii] Hotel at C.15561 words
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Advertisement239 1939-02-27 2 BUSINESS CARDS Etc. 'massage hall MANICURE AND MASSAGe Mrs HARU and Miss HANA 60. WATERLOO STREET, Telephone 7467. EDUCATIONAL NANYANG CHINESE MANDARIN SCHOOL Evening Classes for beirtnnrrs and advance. Pee $2 p.m. English and Mandarin Explanation. Eton High School Building, Singapore. MISCELLANEOUS PROTECT YOUR PERSONAL ASSETS Form your business into239 words
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Advertisement1956 1939-02-27 3 SH I PT| NG ANNOUNCEMENTS. AND APCAR LINE. UW J™j|' n 4 Tl If AlyiVlLl \\3\ 'k W IN > BtLU U LIU> GENERAL PASSENGER ACiENTS UA I iBL Orw|| Rull(lin ,„„<,., smtmn., m mm la:, and oniEN-iAi s.n Co FOR CUNARD WHITE STAR B I^l^^ Jjß n-ni, n...d,n. Penan,1,956 words
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Article162 1939-02-27 4 Monday, February 27. Ships alongside the WhanrCT or expected to arrive. Entrance Exit Location Ship Godown Gate Gate East Wharf Helga Miller 22 1 1 Planclus 20 1 1 Main Wharf Gewang 18 2 3 Perak 17 2 3 Benlawers 16 2 3 Deucalion 14 2162 words
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Article134 1939-02-27 4 London, Feb. 26. *7ARIOUS aspects of the Governm ment's defence plans will be debated in the House of Commons on three days this week. The defence loans will be discussed tomorrow on Its second reading, and on the next two days a wide range ofBritish Wireless - 134 words
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Article279 1939-02-27 4 MMM Wearncs: From Penanc, Ipob. and Koala Lumpur Arrives rrerv eveninc X.L.M.: From Europe: Arrires tomorrow evening. X.L.M.: From Netherlands Indies: Arrives tomorrow afternoon. Qantas: From Australia: Arrives tomorrow afternoon Imperial: From Europe: Dae Wednesday MM, K.N.1.1..M.: From Netherlands Indie*: Arrives Tuesday afternoon. K.N.1.L.M.: From279 words
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Article198 1939-02-27 4 Toflay Pontianak (Raub) 2 p.m Rengat Tcmbilahan iFlevoi 2 p.m. China Hoihow (Conte Rosso) ..3.30 p.m. Hong Kon; (Conte Rosso* 3JO p.m. Tomorrow Kemaman (Parcels only) (Lipis) 8.30 a.m. Denmark (Parcels only) (Lalandia) 9 a.m. Kemasek Dungun (Lipis) 9 a.m. Famangkat. Sambas and Singkawang iTomohoci 11 am198 words
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Article65 1939-02-27 4 Prague, Feb. 26. A BOMB exploded today in the centre of the city and shattered all the windows in a Jewish store and a former Communist co-operative shop. The police are investigating. It is believed the outrage was perpetrated by Fascists, who are annoyedReuter - 65 words
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78 1939-02-27 4 Berlin, Feb. 27. POLITICAL circles in Berlin welcome the appointment of Mr. Raymond Gelst, First Secretary of the American Embassy, to the post of Charge d'Affaires, replacing the late Mr. Prentiss Gilbert, who died on Feb. 24. It Is emphasised that Mr. Geist. whoReuter - 78 words
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Article52 1939-02-27 4 London, Feb. 25. A THREE-DAY detailed census of traffic on the London underground system is at present proceeding and as on similar occasions in the past the figures produced by this traffic test will probably result In further Improvements and developments of the tube system.—British Wireless - 52 words
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Article46 1939-02-27 4 •THE following passengers for Malay- an ports are in Philoctetes which left Liverpool on Feb. 11:— Mr. and Mrs. J. A. J. T. Just de la Pa'rtent, Mrs. J. J. W. Just de la Palsiercs, Mr. A. L. McLeod, Mr. S. W Zeveryn46 words
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Article25 1939-02-27 4 Mails from Japan expected today, Feb. 27. by Hague Maru. Malls from China and Japan expected tomorrow, Feb. 28, by Yasukuni Maru.25 words
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Article706 1939-02-27 4 New York, Feb. 25. 'THE following quotations were those ruling when the Stocic Exchange closed today:— DOW-JONES AVERAGES Yesterday's Today's Close. Close. Changes 30 Industrials 145.44 146.82 up 1.38 20 Rails 30.90 31.25 up .35 15 Utilities 25.45 25.60 up .15 40 Bonds 90.42 90.54 up .12706 words
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Article102 1939-02-27 4 nURINO the week ending Feb. 18, 1939 exports of canned pineapples from Malayan ports amounted to 49 406 cases, of which: 34,077 (69 per cent.) cases were to the United Kingdom 1.840 (4 per cent.) cases to the Continent of Europe, 750 (1 per cent.) cases102 words
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Article663 1939-02-27 4 DISTINCT GROUNDS FOR ENCOURAGEMENT S. E. LEVY'S WEEKLY REVIEW |N a weekly report on the American security and commodity markets i last week, S. E. Levy and Co. write: A feeling of greater confidence In all markets has been noticeable dur- ing the past week. The speeches663 words
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54 1939-02-27 4 Berlin, Feb. 24. rvRASTIC cuts In Income-tax allow* ances are announced in a ne*| decree aiming to obtain an appreciablo increase In revenue to meet tha proposed greatly Increased expenditure. This measure will hit hard the small wagc-eamer whose compulsory dues and taxes areReuter - 54 words
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Article41 1939-02-27 4 London, Fetr 24. TKE total amount applied for in tenders for £30,000,000 Treasury Bills was £72,605,000. The average rate per cent, for Bills at three months was 10s. 1.33 d. against 10s. 064 d. a week ago. —British WirelessBritish Wireless - 41 words
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Advertisement630 1939-02-27 4 BOUSTEAD CO., LTD. (Incorporated in F.M.S.) TELEPHONE: Frelffbt 5'W Palace 5431 CANADIAN PACIFIC STEAMSniPS, LIMITED. (Incorporatea in England) FARES SINGAPORE/EUROPE First and Cabin class from 106.7.9 Second class from £74.14.3 AROUND THE WORLD FARES BY CPU. First and Cabin Class Tourist Class From £181.13.4 From £125.19.8 Direct connection with Canadian630 words
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Miscellaneous350 1939-02-27 4 MALAYAN METEOROLOGICAL SERVICE Daily Weather Report Station* Yesterday Last nlg.-.t max. rain bright raw temp, (all s'shine tetnc *V Inches nri *F West Coast. Alor Star 92 Nil 7.5 71 Bayan Lepas (Penang) 89 Nil 4.6 74 Sitiawan 92 Nil 1.9 73 Bukit Jsram 90 Nil 1.6 73 Malacca 85350 words
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Article, Illustration40 1939-02-27 5 Harold Abrahams (right), the distinguished athlete, giving a commentary on the European Swimming Championships last year, when some of the events were televised by the 8.8.C. Listeners to Daventry will hear him 'describe the University Sports meeting on Mar. 18.40 words
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Advertisement259 1939-02-27 5 tfs C. G. GERMICIDE WINS GERM -KILLING TEST 6—l Ad dally a six times stronger antisep tic than Carbolic Acid, yet I* not poisonous and has a pleasant, refreshing smell. It will not Irritate the skin, even the most delicate membrane, and does not Injure or stain linen. It Is259 words
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Advertisement202 1939-02-27 5 PIPES Hi GAS, WATER, STEAM hy STEWARTS LLOYD LTD., S L" Screwed and Socketed Tubes (black and galvanised) of gas, water or steam quality are supplied in steel or, if required, in genuine puddled wrought iron to the specification of the INSTITUTION OF GAS ENGINEERS. For full particulars apply to202 words
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Miscellaneous336 1939-02-27 5 Broadcasting, SINGAPORE TODAY ZHL f 25 metre*. ZBF 80.96 metre* p.m. 5.00 Lagu Melayu.1 5.30 Cantonese dramas. t 6.10 Cantonese children's programme. 6.30 Cantonese drama. t 7.00 Pianoforte recital by Lindsay Granvllle. 7.30 Time, weather and news announcements. 7.45 Reginald Foort at the organ.! 8.00 "The Motor Show." A programme336 words
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Miscellaneous472 1939-02-27 5 EMPIRE STATION TODAY TRANSMISSIONS 2 AND 3. GSU Sit? me/i (114? m.)t OSQ I?.? 1 n-.r (16.88 m.); OSF 15.14 me/I (19.82 m.>; GSJ 21.63 mc/i (13.9S m GSD 11.75 me/* (tan m.) p.m. 6.05 Big Ben. Music Hall. 7.05 "The O'Brien Murder Case."* 7.35 "Books"— 5.* Weekly series of472 words
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Miscellaneous151 1939-02-27 5 BERLIN TODAY DJA S.56 me s (J1.3 m). DJB 15.20 mc/t (19.7 m.), DJQ 15.28 mc/i (19.6m DJN 9.54 me s (31.45 m.). p.m. 5.05 Sports review. 5.35 Dance music. 6.20 Concert of light music. 7.20 News In English. 7.35 Concert of light music 'contd.i. 8.20 News and economic review151 words
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Article558 1939-02-27 6 issue vat rim u Co. lyall Evatt Buvrrs sellers Buyers Sellers 4/- AmDat rin 3/6 4/- 3/6 4/5/- Austral Amal 4/6 5/t!l Austral 40/- 45/-cd 40/- 50/5/- Ayei mian 21/- 22/- 21/6 22/6 1 Ayei Wcr.g 0.62 0.67 0.57 0.62 t\ Bangrin Tin 19/6 20/6 20/- 21/6 1 Batu558 words
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Article427 1939-02-27 6 2 2 Ales Brick Ord. 1.30 1.40 2 2 do W Prefs. 2.20 2.30 10 10 Atlas Ice 4.75 5.25 1 l B M Broadcasting o 50 <j.6O 10 5 B M. Trustee S75 7 5;) fl U Con 1. 8 7% Pref 20/- 21/3 £1 £1 Con. T.427 words
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Article369 1939-02-27 6 Fraser ft Co Lyal) h Evatt Allenby 1.22' :> 1.30 1.25 1.35 AJor Gajan 0.90 1.00 0 90 1.00 Amal Malay 1.35 1.40 145 1.55 Ayer Hltam 0.85 1.00 0 90 0.95 Ayer Molek 0 84 0.94 0 90 1.00 Ayer Panas 1.15 1.30 1.25 1.30 3assett 0.50369 words
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Article441 1939-02-27 6 BRIGHT OPENING WITH FIRMER PRICES RUBBER CONTINUES TO ADVANCE By Our Financial Correspondent. Singapore, Feb. 27. rE brighter atmosphere ot markets at the close on Saturday continues this morning and ihere is a general anticipation that firmer markets will be witnessed this week with a tendency for441 words
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Article82 1939-02-27 6 London, Feb. 25. the Money market, la contrast to the clearing banks' large holdings available for lending purposes to other Institutions, sh-wed a marked shorta?; 1 and often during the week borrowers paid up to seven-eighths per cent, for loans against the usual flve-clf-'hths per cent.Reuter - 82 words
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Article27 1939-02-27 6 London. Feb. 25. IN tlit; commodity markets today, shellac was strong on trad? and Bp .'illative buying together with bear- < ring ReuterReuter - 27 words
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Article83 1939-02-27 6 Monday. Feb. 27, noon. No. IX R.S.S. (Spot loose) ,'X'v 28*4 No. IX R.S.S. f.o.b. in cases February >8 29 G.F..VQ. R.S.S. f.o.b. in bales Iehruary 28 3 s 2814 FAQ. R.S.S. f.o.b. in bales February 27"' H 27$i Fl TIRE QUOTATIONS No. IX R.S.S.83 words
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Article177 1939-02-27 6 The following are the exchange rates this morning according to the dally circular Issued by the Hong Kong and Shanghai Banking Corporation:— SELLING I-ondon T.T 2/3 25/32 London demand 2/3 25/32 Lyons demand 2045 Switzerland demand 237% Hamburg demand 134 New York demand 54% Montreal demand 54% Batavia demand177 words
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Article490 1939-02-27 6 Swan, Culbertson's Weekly Review IN a weekly report on the New York Stock market, issued this morning, Swan, Culbertson and Fritz, write: After breaking sharply on Monday in response to President Roosevelt's reference to possible "ominous developments" in Europe, stock prices gradually rallied until at the490 words
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Article75 1939-02-27 6 Harrisons And Crosfield Become Secretaries 'From Our Own Correspondent.) London, Feb. 16. MR. F E. Lease has relinquished the w position of secretary to Sa.oong (British North Borneo) Rubber Estates, Ltd., and Harrisons and Crosfleld. Ltd., have been appointed secretaries in London and agents in the East.75 words
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113 1939-02-27 6 Concentration In London Undesirable London, Feb. 25. A STRONG plea to the Government to adopt a policy of planned decentralisation of Industry was made by Lord Lytton when he addressed the 40th annual meeting of the Garden Cities and Town Planning Association. The association hasBritish Wireless - 113 words
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79 1939-02-27 6 Miami' Tab. 25. DRESIDENT Roosevelt has written to r Mr. William Green, Head of the American Federation of Labour, and Mr. John Lewis, leader of the "rebel" Committee of Industrial Organisation, summoning them to appoint a committee to negotiate peace within the labour movement. TheReuter - 79 words
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97 1939-02-27 6 London, Feb. 25. A TRADES Union Congress deputation waited on the Prime Minister, Mr. Chamberlain, yesterday afternoon and urged the mitigation of some of the provisions of the Trade Union Act passed In 1927 after the general strike. The deputation claimed the Act wa3 vindictiveReuter - 97 words
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Advertisement67 1939-02-27 6 SAND SPUN PIPES FREEDOM FROM INCLUSIONS i.e.. no shrinkage cavities, no gas pockets, no blow holes, no cold shots, no dirt. All impurities are forced to the inside of the barrel and readily cleaned out in the process of manufacture NO CHILL -NO HARDNESS A flfe^> NO BRITTLENESS... lk^^ BECAUSE67 words
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752 1939-02-27 7 U.S. Buying Policy Likely To Embarrass I.T.C. PRODUCTION JfUOTA FOR SECOND QUARTER MAY BE REDUCED (From Our Own Correspondent) London. Feb. 17. Ill' till Thursday the standard tin market in London manifested an easy trend owing to the lack of industrial interest and professional752 words
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Article82 1939-02-27 7 2,:]88 Tons During First Half Of February Colombo. Feb. 17. EXPORTS of rubber from Ceylon j during the first half of this month totalled 2.388 tons, of which 254 tons were shipped to the United Kingdom. 1,668 tons to the United States and 460 i tons to82 words
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Article69 1939-02-27 7 Hongkong. Feb. 24. ONCE Great Britain's premier port in j the Far East. Hongkong's foreign I trade continued to shrink In January. Total imports were valued at $40,700,000 Hongkong currency, compared with $61,700 000 In January 1938. Exports in January improved slightly but local circles are of69 words
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Article105 1939-02-27 7 London, Feb. 25. TN the Foreign Exchange market to- day sterling further improved on continental buying.— Reuter. The rollowlng were today's closing mean rates Paris 177\ Athens 547H New York 4.69' i Bio 3 1/16 Montreal 4.70\ sellers official Brussels 27.89 Belgrade 209 Geneva 20.64 Bucharest .660British Wireless - 105 words
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Article186 1939-02-27 7 IMPORTS BY SOVIET DISAPPOINTING London, Feb. 24. THE approaching visit of the president of the Board of Trade, Mr. Oliver Stanley, and the Secretary of the Overseas Trade Department. Mr. Robert Hudson, to Berlin, and of the latter to ether continental capitals, was welcomed by a deputationBritish Wireless - 186 words
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Article150 1939-02-27 7 Italian German Figures For Five- Year Period (From Our London Staff.) London, Feb. 14. GERMANY'S consumption of rubber during 1938, compared with 1937. showed a decrease of over 20.000 tons, but the total was still higher than that for 1936. Italy, on the other hand, used150 words
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Article125 1939-02-27 7 COMMENTING on the decision of the International Rubber Regulation Committee fixing the exportable allowance for the second quarter of this year at 50 per cent, of basic quotas, the same rate as has been permitted during the first quarter, Symington and Wilson, rubber dealers in London,125 words
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Article198 1939-02-27 7 THE Liverpool Correspondents of William Jack 3 and Co. (Malaya) Ltd., in their report dated Feb. 10. comment as follows: PALM OIL.— For the major portion of the week the market has been barely steady, but since last evening there has been a sharp rise in values due198 words
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Article598 1939-02-27 7 TRADE REPORTS MORE ENCOURAGING MALCOLM BOWLEY'S WEEK FA' REVIEW I IN a weekly report on the London metal market* dated Feb. 17, Malcolm Bowley and Son write: Concerning rearmament expenditure, a newspaper poster bore the legend. "Defence shock for Nazis"! Let us hope that the main shock598 words
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47 1939-02-27 7 Berlin, Feb. 23. AH Increase of 28 per cent, over 1937 occurred In trade between Germany and Turkey In 1938, according to the Turkish Chamber of Commerce. The total trade between the two countries In 1938 was valued at £32,000,000 —Reuter.Reuter - 47 words
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6 1939-02-27 7 FRASER COMPANY LIST OF CURRENT DIVIDENDS.6 words
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Advertisement690 1939-02-27 7 PUBLIC NOTICES SINGAPORE IMPROVEMENT TRUST. LAND FOR SALE The public are hereby notified that the Singapore Improvement Trust baa land available for sr.le suitable for the erection of shop and terrace houses, bungalows, factories etc Lists of these properties and full Information may be obtained from the undersigned H. J.690 words
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Advertisement252 1939-02-27 7 BANK OF CHINA (incorporated Ir. China d; Special Charter). 12. Cecil Street Sinrapnte Ttieprtanea: Manafrr > OrTtrr M 4« Asst Manager* Office 5142 Exchange Orpt fill! General OfTlre MW-t Cablr Addrns: (HI \<.Kl ■> Paid Vp Capital Ch 1 ««.M«.oOa lit Reserve Funds in exces« Ch. I J.2M.n<m.M Total Ajmh252 words
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Advertisement291 1939-02-27 8 POSITIVELY LAST DAY-3.15, 6.15 9.15 P.M. ALHAMBRA I I 20th Century-Fox Bis Laugh Hit! KM ALICE FA YE and TONY MARTIN in 4fc C& A V 9 A Ma JU A Jl A MU n Ei MARY" HOVICK, GREGORY RATOFP I J The Funniest Musical comedy yet madct ALSO "BRITISH291 words
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Advertisement608 1939-02-27 8 LAST NIGHT hs *.n PAVILION EVERYONE ACCLAIMS IT A GRAND SHOW! "MOTHER CAREY'S CHICKENS" RKO RADIO'S COMPANION "GOOD SCOUTS' GIVE YOURSELF A TREAT WITH THIS MOST UNUSUAL PiCIURE! "ONE OF THE BEST FILMS SEEN IN YEARS" DAILY MIRROR "SPLENDED FILM, NOT TO BE MISSED" HONG KONG TELEGRAPH "J FILM THAT608 words
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Advertisement206 1939-02-27 8 LAST NIGHT! Don 't m :'ss this Refreshing new Goldwyn Hit with Two Popular Stars Together! CAPITOL 615 AND 9 15 GARY COOPER MERLE OBEROJN k "The COWBOY jM* and The LADY 7 S|l The Story of a Playsirl's prank which turned out serious! m J. A UNITED ARTISTS PICTURE.206 words
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277 1939-02-27 9 "Reich's Foreign Policy Does Not Address Itself To Students" Berlin, Feb. 26. THERE is a clear tendency ia German political quarters not to give too much prominence to the Anti-German demonstrations in Poland, a spokesman told Reuter. The Reich's foreign policy does not address itself to277 words
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Article181 1939-02-27 9 Danzig, Feb. 26 DANZIG students today demonstrated in front of the Polish Students' Hostel, but were dispersed by the police and quiet restored. The trouble seems to have begun about ten days ago, when a notice was posted in a Danzig cafe. The notice is said by theReuter - 181 words
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Article108 1939-02-27 9 Warsaw, Feb. 26. pOLONEL BECK, welcoming Count Ciano at an official banquet tonight, warmly emphasised the traditional Polish-Italian friendship. The two countries were divided only by distance, which, he said, could not be an obstacle when they sought amicable collaboration In their respective interests and withReuter - 108 words
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Article107 1939-02-27 9 Chungking, Feb. 26. HTITH most Chinese ports in the hands of Japan, China ls making strenuous efforts to improve communications with Burma. Airmail and air passenger service between Chungking and Rangoon will be inaugurated oh Tuesday, and trom then on aeroplanes will leave Chungking every week.Reuter - 107 words
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Article340 1939-02-27 9 Wireless Operator In The Arctic Moscow, Feb. 26. piVK hundred Polar fliers, workers and journalists sat In a crowded court-room to hear the opening of the trial of Vosnissensky, chief wireless operator at Tikhaya Bay, in the Arctic regions, on charges of malicious coun-ter-revolutionary activity. IncludingReuter - 340 words
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68 1939-02-27 9 Budapest, Fob. 26. THE Prime Minister, Herr Teleki, out1 lined the nation's three duties in a special broadcast tonight as follows: Firstly, complete reconstruction of the army at the price of every effort, even sacrifice: Secondly, strengthsning the country economically and, Thirdly, solving of socialReuter - 68 words
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Article233 1939-02-27 9 l REPUBLICANS NOW NEAR COLLAPSE Burgos, Feb. 26. JJOTELS here are filling up with important political military personalities in anticipation of the early fall of Madrid. It Ls believed such a development within the coming week is well within the bounds of possibility. Diplomatic events are alsoReuter - 233 words
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Article187 1939-02-27 9 Ex-Ogpu Officials On Trial In Siberia Moscow, Feb. 26. SOVIET school children are alleged to have been arrested by four officials of the former Ogpu. who it Is revealed today are on trial in Kusnetzky. a coal-mining area in Western Siberia. The men. three of whomReuter - 187 words
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Article64 1939-02-27 9 Hollywood, Feb. 26. j I*HE film star Norma Shearer, who Is suffering from a throat infec- j tion. is "very ill." according to her doctor. Miss Shearer's condition is stated to be not alarming at present although her temperature rose last night to 105 degrees. HerReuter - 64 words
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375 1939-02-27 9 New York, Feb. 26. THE ex-Tammany leader William 1 Hines was found guilty on all counts at the close of his re-trial. He is liable to a maximum sentence of 27 years' imprisonment. Sentence will be passed on Mar. 13. pending which Hines375 words
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Advertisement301 1939-02-27 9 HOTELS TONIGHT Cocktail Dance 6.30 to 8.30 p m. DINNER <c DANCE (informal) 9.30 to midnight Outstanding Cabaret Success MIMI JOSE POPULAR MEXICAN DANCERS PRESENTING A DELIGHTFUL REPERTOIRE OF SONG DANCE NUMBERS Dinner $3.00 Non-diners $1.00 TOMORROW— SS. "EMPRESS OF BRITAIN" IN PORT SPECIAL CRUISE DINNER. DANCE CABARET EXTENSION TO301 words
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Advertisement168 1939-02-27 9 For Your Glasses CO. 19, CHULIA STREET, SPORE, C. S. CHONG, Dr. of Optometry. AGENTS FOR STRAITS SETTLEMENTS AND jfCTJ. Boustead &Co TO ffl] LIMITED. HF ilmt In r M 3.1 Get these records fron is:— The r»UU (trail (oUmhta. I Th* Trek Dance O4e*n. I The Chestnut Tree Odton.168 words
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796 1939-02-27 10 A writer in the magazine British Malaya recently remarked on the extraordinary growth and variety of newspaper correspondence in Singapore in the last year or so. So far as the Straits Times Is concerned, that is certainly true. Since the price796 words
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426 1939-02-27 10 In a memorandum recently issued in the name of the Straits Settlements Association, Singapore, but not submitted to the general body of members of that association, it was suggested that I young men who desire Singapore de- grees instead of diplomas are guilty of "rank426 words
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Article37 1939-02-27 10 The Rev. H. B. Amstutz, minister of Wesley Church, Singapore, returned from furlough on Friday. Mrs. Amstutz will be arriving later, having stayed behind in India to leave her two children in a hill school.37 words
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Letter268 1939-02-27 10 East Coast Road Observer DARK COFFEE-SHOPS To the Editor of the Straits Times Sir,— Permit me to write to you this letter regarding last night's "black, out." I was standing at a certain place on East Coast Road, observing the unusual sight. I noticed that most of268 words
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Letter181 1939-02-27 10 The Malayan Planter And His Critics To the Editor of the Straits Times Sir,— At last I can spare a minute from my duties of diddling the coolies out of their wages to join Issue with your various correspondents on the subject of fair play for estate Tamil181 words
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Letter162 1939-02-27 10 Birth Control Advocated As Solution To the Editor of the Straits Times Sir, Presumably ''Eurasian Woman" is writing on behalf of the poor Eurasians. The deserving poor have, or should have, the help of all, and she asks for a remedy. The remedy is the same for the162 words
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Article780 1939-02-27 10 Influence In Indian Social Life In view of the current controversy over Indian immigration to Malaya, certain passages in the last annual rcpyrt of the Controller of Labour. Mr. Charles Wilson, take on a new interest and are therefore reproduced below, even though parts have appeared in780 words
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Article755 1939-02-27 10 NOTES Of The DAY Suburban Black-Out /\NE had expected to read more comv mehts on the first Singapore blackout from Individual observers In various parts of the city. There have been surprisingly few, so I will draw attention to a letter published In today's Straits Times which describes the black-out755 words
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Advertisement261 1939-02-27 10 DfTpffCpfS Chromium case. 4 jewels lever $S»" Stainless steel, IS $17»~' Duty free in Malaya Opposite Clifford Pier. "asthma fMcwiowl SBBafirß DOIOF I brou ht relief few 65 r«sn. ITIICt J A Doctor wrt«._ Mmdt PonlK. "I ■">■• t'nctbti HtmrW, »y lntr,.,,d vim wiMiewaMc rentln WSIST Till CtMWM "THE WORKS261 words
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Advertisement45 1939-02-27 10 FIRE ACCIDENT MOTOR FIDELITY GUARANTEE-MARINE WORKMEN'S COMPENSATION THE LONDON ASSURANCB HONQ KONQ FIRE INSCE., CO. LTD PHOENIX ASSURANCE CO.. LTD. WESTERN ASSURAIICB CO. EAGLE BTAR INS CO., LTD BRITISH AMERICA ASBURANCB CO GUTHRIE Co., Ltd. (iDcoroorated to B.S) JOHN DUKE Manufacturing Optician. 21. BATTERY ROAD.45 words
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Advertisement79 1939-02-27 10 LETTERS IN PAGE 15 LABOUR DEADLOCK. Reply to subleader in Straits Times. TIFFIN HOUR. Six hours without a meal In Singapore offices. ST. JOHN AMBULANCE. Comment on parade-ground drill and on a Chinese women's unit. TANGLIN NOISES. Club members' cars and piano practice. BARKING BY-LAW? A plea for more powers79 words
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477 1939-02-27 11 Round Table Talks Suggested FORMAL ANNOUNCEMENT TO BE MADE TODAY Arabs Discuss Scheme At Prolonged Conference London, Feb. 27. THE executive of the Jewish Agency has decided to reject the British plan for the pacification of Palestine. It is understood that Dr. WeizmannReuter - 477 words
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Article82 1939-02-27 11 Berlin, Feb. 26. A BOUT 250,000 Jews have emigrated from Germany since the Nazis came into power, according to an inspired statement issued to *he forflpn press today. About 140,000 Jews leit between 1933 and November of last year. A further 100,000 are estimated to82 words
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78 1939-02-27 11 Renter. A BALLOON BARRAGE HIT BY LIGHTNING London, Feb. 27. A BALLOON barrage was hit by a thunderstorm yesterday, one of six balloons at Stanmore, Middlesex, being struck by lightning which hit a wincta and ran up a cable of the balloon. The balloon fell in flames on the roof78 words
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161 1939-02-27 11 JEWS' POLICY DEFINED Will Undermine National Home London, Feb. 27. THE executive of the Jewish agency decided last night to recommend the categorical rejection of the British proposals for the solution of the Palestine problem, i This decision is embodied in a memorandum designed to be read when the talksReuter - 161 words
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Article102 1939-02-27 11 Preparation For World War, Say Japanese Kweilin (Kwangsi), Feb. 25. CORTY-ONE Japanese warships are at present cruising in Hainan island waters. They include three cruisers, 13 destroyers, 22 gunboats and three aircraft-carriers. It is understood a Japanese transport left Yokohama recently for Hainan carrying 17102 words
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Article127 1939-02-27 11 Sydney, Feb. 27. ACCORDING to the Sydney Morning Herald the Federal Cabinet has decided to repeal the National Insurance Act owing to the high cost of Australia's defence programme. The Act came into force last summer and provided for medical benefits under a contributory scheme which,127 words
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Article258 1939-02-27 11 M. Bonnet On The French Empire WHY FRANCO IS TO BE RECOGNISED "WE will not permit anyone to touch our empire built with the blood and labour of Frenchmen. We will maintain our sovereignty and territory intact," declared M. Bonnet, French Foreign Minister, in a speech last258 words
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144 1939-02-27 11 Italian Comment On The Present Danger Rome, Feb. 27. "The rearming of the democracies is a danger for peace." says the semiofficial Relazionl Internationale. The general tone of the article, however, is conspicuous for its mildness, compared with fierce language of the past few144 words
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Article81 1939-02-27 11 Marseilles, Feb. 27. z*BOUT 3,000 Italians are leaving various parts of France today as a result of the work of Count Ciano's commission to find work in Italy for Italians living abroad. It is reported from Ajaccio that the Italian consulates there recently informed Italian subjects toReuter - 81 words
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Article140 1939-02-27 11 COMMUNIQUE ON THE BURGOS TALKS Burgos, Feb. 27. A NATIONALIST communique on- nouncing the conclusion of the talks between M. Berard special French emissary to Burgos, and General Jordana, the National Foreign Minister, says the conversations were conducted in an atmosphere of mutual courtesy which permitted some problems outstanding betweenReuter - 140 words
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154 1939-02-27 11 Madrid, Feb. 26. f\S the eve of French and British recognition of the Franco Government, a resolution urging continued resistance to Gen. Franco was adopted by the political bureau of the Communist Party. This resolution is published under a huge headline in a CommunistReuter - 154 words
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Article214 1939-02-27 11 Conclave Begins On Wednesday Vatican City, Feb. 26. rE election of the new Pope will begin on Wednesday in the Vatican Palace. Cardinals and attendants totalling nearly 300 people will be locked up until the 62 cardinals have elected the new Pope. The conclave is expectedReuter - 214 words
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172 1939-02-27 11 Mexican Revolt Not Organised 43 KILLED IN LAPALMA CLASH Mexico City, Feb. 27. TpHE revolt In the Mexican states of Sinaloa and Durango Is, according to Reuter, of an isolated nature and is in no way organised. Forty-three persons are reported to have been killed in a clash between FederalReuter - 172 words
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Article156 1939-02-27 11 Count Ciano Confers With Col. Beck Warsaw, Feb. 27. pOUNT CIANO, Italian Foreign Minis- ter, had a conversation with Col. Beck, Polish Foreign Minister, yesterday afternoon. Reports that Count Ciano pressed for a definition of the Polish attitude toward Italian claims against France lend specialReuter - 156 words
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Article89 1939-02-27 11 Warsaw, Feb. 27. OTRICT precautions today prevented a repetition of the anti-German demonstrations, a strong guard being posted at the Warsaw University and the German Embassy. As the Italian Foreign Minister, Count Caino, motored along the main street of the capital a small crowd of89 words
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66 1939-02-27 11 Berlin, Feb. 27. I A GERMAN airliner with six passengers gers and a crew of four aboar has lieen lost, according to an official statement in Berlin, in a flight over I the Mediterranean. The machine was j owned by the Government. The aeroplane wasReuter - 66 words
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Article236 1939-02-27 11 Nanking Threat To Shanghai Tokio, Feb. 26. "WE cannot but announce a silent declaration of war against the Shanghai International Settlement, and against British and French vessels which are nothing but an extension of the International Settlement in assisting the Chiang Kai-shek regime with the Yangtse RiverReuter - 236 words
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Advertisement193 1939-02-27 11 SHOES OF BEAUTY A JOY TO WEAR "BALLY" i "BALLY" I; LONDON TAN SATIN WHITE KID COCET. NAVY BLUE SI'EDE CALF COUET. COURT. Fane* ornanent sranfch Trimmed white rolled kid Trimmed fancy wave deFancy ornament. Spanish sp Bnish heel sign on vamp, also In black ai» ,n, n n or193 words
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1397 1939-02-27 12 HOW RICE STOCKS MAY BE INCREASED Housewives Should Form Their Own Stores MALAYA'S PROBLEM IF WAR DISORGANISES SHIPPING AN appeal to the Government to take immediate measures to safeguard Malaya's food supplies in an emergency was made by Sir John Bagnall in a1,397 words
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Article, Illustration170 1939-02-27 12 Mystery Driver Decamps 11/ HEN two taxis were in collision at the intersection of Orchard Road and Clemenceau Avenue last night, the driver of one of them, which had been stolen from Johore Bahru earner in the evening, disappeared. He wag not seen. The stolen170 words
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Article100 1939-02-27 12 DANGERAN (Prince) Arid Soesjokoe- soemoe. a son of the Sultan of Solo, who died in Java last week, passed through Singapore yesterday in~ a X.L.M. plane on his return to his late father's court from Holland, where he had been studying. The Sultan's funeral100 words
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Article95 1939-02-27 12 DICING champions will have their feats perpetuated in the Singapore Cricket Club in the future. Following the cricket match at the Club yesterday between the Riff Raffs and the President's XI, the Riff Raffs presented a silver cup to the Club. The cup is to95 words
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Article67 1939-02-27 12 DROMISING to refer the question of all-up internal air-mails (P. 14) to the Director of Posts and Telegraphs, the Colonial Secretary, Sir Alexander Small, said in Legislative Council this morning that he did not offer much hope of success. This service should pay for Itself and67 words
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Article47 1939-02-27 12 "INCEST was not an offence under the Penal Code, and a recent offence suggests that a new section js highly desirable." said the AttorneyGeneral. Mr. C. G. Howell, when moving a bill to amend the Penal Code in Legislative Council this morning.47 words
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31 1939-02-27 12 THE running of Government lorries for emergency transport during the traction strike in Singapore last year was $2,275, It was revealed in Legislative Council this morning.31 words
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Article85 1939-02-27 12 A CHINESE amah was fatally injur- ed and a European, Mr. F. J. Puller, of the Prisons Department, Johore Bahru, suffered cuts to the face when a motor-car in which they were travelling ran oft the road when avoiding a collision with another car travelling85 words
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406 1939-02-27 12 npHAT the proposed Traffic Regu- lations could not come into force until a resolution came before a subsequent meeting of Council was announced by the Colonial Secretary, Sir Alexander Small, in Legislative Council this morning. Several bodies had made comments on the406 words
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Article418 1939-02-27 12 Councillor Seeks Official Statement Of Policy A QUERY as to whether Government would release the re- port of the Special Committee on the problem of overcrowding in Singapore was made by Mr. Tay Lian Teck in the T arricloHtTA #^/\nvif»il thia mnrninff If Government were unable418 words
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Article78 1939-02-27 12 Children's Charter For Colony MR. A. B. Jordan, Secretary for Chinese Affairs, introducing j the Children Ordinance at the Legislative Council today, said that Sir Shenton Thomas has described it as a "ChHitren's Charter" in a despatch to the Colonial Office. Thr Bill, which makes compulsory the registration of girls78 words
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Article125 1939-02-27 12 "THE SISTERS AT THE ALHAMBRA At The Cinema "The Sisters" 'ErroJ Hjnn, Bette Davis ami laa Hunter) Warner Bros. At the Alhambra. A NOTHER story of Sah Francisco and its earthquake at the turn of the century, starring popular Errol Flynn and Bette Davis, had Its Malayan midnight premiere on125 words
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81 1939-02-27 12 "Mother Carey's Chickens" (Ana Shirley, Rnby Keeler, James Killson and Fay Bainter) RKO Radio. At the Pavilion. YOU will like this family—well- mannered and optimistic Mother Carey and her bright young "chickens" as they called her children--who lived in a delightfully sunny old world. But81 words
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Article228 1939-02-27 12 SOCIAL EVIL IN PENANG "Conditions Are Appalling" DR. SMITH URGES REGISTRATION T*HAT to tackle the question of prostitution in Penang, no other remedy existed other than that offered by registration, segregation and compulsory medical examination was emphasised by Dr. J. Smith at the Legislative Council meeting this morning in a228 words
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Article192 1939-02-27 12 Law Being Abused, Says Councillor ATTENTION to the abuse by corfee shop -owners of the Liquor Ordinance was drawn by Dr J. E. Smith in the Legislative Council this mofniag. While traders who wished to sell intoxicating drinks for immediate consumption were required under192 words
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Article80 1939-02-27 12 /"•OVERNMENT should supply tree milk to all school children in the Colony, suggested Dr. J. E. Smith in the Legislative Council this morning. The cost would be small, he said. The question of nutrition was as important as education itself, and ha understood there80 words
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Article173 1939-02-27 12 SINGAPORE BAFFLES HOTEL Cocktail Dance 6.30 to 8.30 p.m. Dinner Dance (Informal) 9.30 tv Midnight. GARRICK THEATRE, GEYLA.NG His Highness It Congress Double Feature Hindustani Talkies 6 p.m. 9 p m. GREAT WOULD Cabaret: 8 p.m. to Midnight. Globe Theatre: The Kid Comes Back. Sky Talkie: Lost Horizon. HAPPY173 words
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531 1939-02-27 13 Malayan Delegaiion Back From Mission In India CERTAIN PROPOSALS BROUGHT BACK FOR CONSIDERATION (From Our Own Correspondent) Penang, Feb. 26. THAT there was no truth in allegations of a breakdown in the negotiations between the Indian and Malayan Governments at New Delhi531 words
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177 1939-02-27 13 Former Eton Boy Broadcasts In Singapore THE former Eton College choir bey William Dennis Harper, who sang in the choir at Westminster Abbey at the coronation of King George VI, broadcast again from the 8.M.8.C. stations at 7.40 p.m. yesterday. Now an apprentice aboard the Silver Line cargo liner Silverycw,177 words
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Article87 1939-02-27 13 THE Repertory Players have secured the riglits of Terence Rattigan's i-omedy "French Without Tears," which i now running at the Criterion Theatre, London. It will go into rehearsal after the forthcoming production of "George and Margaret" has terminated. The rights of "Robert's Vile" have r.ifo been secured87 words
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58 1939-02-27 13 TO TAKE part In annual defence exercises, the Malay Regiment will arrive at Singapore from Port Dlckson early next wee 1 The Regi- j ment will go under canvas at Bukit Timah. The 2nd Battalion, The Loyal Regiment, and half the Ist Battalion, The58 words
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Article36 1939-02-27 13 'THE film "Five Faces of Malaya," which I was made recently to advertise the country, cost $11,500. The Colony's 26 per cent, share of this was approved in Legislative Council this morning.36 words
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Article, Illustration44 1939-02-27 13 Dr. James Ein'Uc Smith. Eurasia* Mcmbtf of fie Legislative Council, addressing a large ",ai hering of Singapore Eurasians nho enter laincl him ay.d r j. smith to a dinner at the G.H. Cafe en Saturday fight— Straitt Times picture.44 words
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332 1939-02-27 13 Chinese Christian Association 49 Years Old SIR ONG SIAING SONG'S RECORD CELB2RATING their 49th anniversary, the Chinese Christian Association held a successful function at the V.M.C.A. Hall on Saturday night. In congratulating the association on t'.-.eir achievements not only during the pa-t year, but on reaching their 49th anniversary. Mr.332 words
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Article77 1939-02-27 13 AT the annual meeting of the Singapore Indian Youth League the following official wero elected: President Mr. R. Coomarasamy: vice president; j Mr. S. Rajaram; honorary secretary: j Mr. M. Narayanasamy: honorary j treasurer: Mr. Sucha Singh; committee: Messrs. Chanan Singh. K. Pakrisamy. S. Arumugam, Mothi Piasatpandi,77 words
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Article36 1939-02-27 13 r:ERE has been further Improvement in the condition of Mr. William Bay, manager of the Singapore branch of the Hons Kong and Shanghai Banking Corporation, who is .seriously ill ir hospital.36 words
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Article41 1939-02-27 13 A dinner will be held by the Straits Settlements < Singapore Association at the Adelphi Hotel on Thursday. March 30. The Governor. Sir Shenton Thomas, will be present The dinner wiU be followed by a dance I until 1 a.m.41 words
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376 1939-02-27 13 One Hour Means Rush Home And Very Hasty Meal CHOULD Singapore clerks get more time off for lunch? Almost at the same time that it was suggested in Singapore that lunch at 1 p.m. was too late for those who started work376 words
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55 1939-02-27 13 DR. M. E. T. Chelvam, Deputy Medical Officer, Batu Gajah Hospital, will proceed on study leave in April, it is understood. He will be Joined by his wife fan Ceylon and together they will proceed to England. Dr. Chelvam is expected to55 words
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86 1939-02-27 13 Siam Military Mission For Indo-China FOLLOWING the recent visit to Slam ;r; r of a French military mission ti Urn Siamese Army, it is understood that the Siamese Ministry o; Defence will send a military mission to Indo-China early next month. It will be headed la Colonel Luang Prasiddi Yodharal:?h86 words
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297 1939-02-27 13 SINGAPORE will meet tomorrow: that special class of tourist who travels by the best that money can get and sees everything mentioned in the guide books. They are the passengers of the Empress of 1 ritaln, 42,000-ton Canadian Pacific liner making her eighth world!297 words
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Article137 1939-02-27 13 ANTI -RED MOVE IN FAR EAST Malaya Not Asked To Tokio Parley 0 Tokio, Foli. 26, MALAYA and the Netherlands Indies are the only Far Eastern countries of any consequence which nave not been invited to Bend delegates to tho Far Eastern AntiComintern Conference, to be held in Japan In137 words
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Article204 1939-02-27 13 THE programme of cjlUs l.ir the Singapore Volunteer Corps up to and for t"ne work ending Mar. i, ifollows: Today:— s.ls p.m.: Headquarters, S.R.A. gun drill: 5 15 p.m Headquarters. S.V.F.A N.C.O.s. revision rourse; 5 p.m. College of Medicine, S.V.F.A., anti-gas training. Tuesday:— 6.3o p.m.: Headquarter.204 words
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Article62 1939-02-27 13 •"PHE tiirom broadcasting sy.-uin in the Netherlands Indies la^-.j f I carried radio telephone relay from Francisco of an address by the v.ife of the Jonkheer Dr. A. W L i TJarda van Starkrnborgh Btachoower, I Covernor-Genern! of the Indies, prior I to tier opening62 words
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Advertisement169 1939-02-27 13 U^W Aseptic Oint:iient Q II I P V I V_ Will Make It Weil That dangerous Cut— that open Wound— that ULbClfd, OUnCd Sore— that frightful Ulcer— that burned and nUA D I ITftll scalded Skin: treat It with Gcrmolene UItU D I II b H '.nstcntly! Germolene ls the169 words
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Advertisement11 1939-02-27 13 5 J\x j) I Player's i w IN <J Cigarettes tt,11 words
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2456 1939-02-27 14 PROTECTION FOR YOUNG GIRLS IN COLONY New Measure As Sequel To Mui Tsai Report SYSTEM OF REGISTRATION TO BE ENFORCED "A CHILDREN'S CHARTER" is the description applied by the Governor, Sir Shenton Thomas, to the new Children Bill introduced into the Legislative Council today.2,456 words
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223 1939-02-27 14 A SUGGESTION that Government should bear the cost of carriage of all first class air mall between Penang and Singapore and, in certain circumstances, air mall to or from other destinations without surcharge, was made by Dr. J. E. Smith in the223 words
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Article140 1939-02-27 14 (From Our Own Correspondent Kuala Lumpur, Feb. 25. TENGKU AMPUAN FATIMAH, the widow of the late Sultan Sir Ala'idin Sulaiman Shal\ is receiving an allowance of $500 a month, which too'< effect from Apr. 1, 1938, the date following the death of the late140 words
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Article95 1939-02-27 14 THE second prize lor the most cngin- al fancy costume at a ball at Deutsches Haus, the German Club, on Saturday night was awarded to Mrs. Meiser, wife of Mr. L. A. Meiser. or Guthrie and Co., Ltd wliose costume represented The Strain; limes. Mrs.95 words
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Advertisement91 1939-02-27 14 f— never runf cold -saves mes. and work I— makes washing-up quicker is always on tap costs vtry little B^ \i[ HB MUN3CIPAL GAS DEPARTMENT. PUAMP Cmi OK CALL AT THE SHOWROOMS |-n\#r«b JAVX i MUKICIPALBLOG.,COLEMAI( STREET. Oil AND THIS ADVERTISEMENT rtflT U CtS. GETS YOU ACQUAINTED WITH \J Ctl.91 words
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Advertisement215 1939-02-27 14 SHOPSOILED H-MVfi REFRIGERATORS^™ RADIOS AND^J RECORDS sgp SALE NOW ON for 14 days ONLY 27th Feb. to 11th March. ONCE A YEAR ONLY Moutrie's hold a sale of REFRIGERATORS, RADIOS and RECORDS. The stock offered is either deleted from catalogues, shop soiled or returned from hire. This is a particularly215 words
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Article191 1939-02-27 15 Feminine Feet In Unison To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir. Apart from the fact that I do not suppose anyone cares whether "Horse Sense" is convinced or not. I regret that his knowledce does not extend to an appreciation of the word "drill." "HorseUP - 191 words
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Article185 1939-02-27 15 Misunderstanding At The S. J. A. A. Parade To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir.— With all due respect to the r.ithorities concerned, one ventures to oraw attention to what was, in my i pinion, a slight inconsistency in yesterday s rehearsal parade of St. John Ambulance185 words
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Article225 1939-02-27 15 Piano Practice In Siesta Hour To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir,— Regarding Mr. K. S. Ong's iecent letter in your paper, I thoroughly agree with him on the subject of disturbing noises in Tanglin. Surely. Tanglin Club, the worst offender, could i devise some other means225 words
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Article235 1939-02-27 15 I To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir. Indian labour is not only pre- j ferred to Chinese or Javanese but is j also considered an asset of great value, as is admitted unequivocally by European planters. The advantages i are many, in comparison with235 words
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Letter523 1939-02-27 15 Ahearne Interview In Madras "DICTATION" DENIED To the Editor of the Straits Times Sir,— I have read the leUer of "Vayasam" and your remarks thereon in the 'straits Times of Feb. 23. and am I amazed at the attitude taken by you. Has "Vayasam" in his very523 words
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Letter285 1939-02-27 15 "Present Tug-Of-War Getting Us Nowhere" 1 o the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir. "A Lover of all The Indians" asks what the Swaraj movement has done to improve the lot of the poor Indian labourers living in mud huts in India. Were I to285 words
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Letter, Illustration291 1939-02-27 15 Six Hours Without A Meal Physical Strain For Staff In Some Offices To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir,— l would like tc say a few words in support of "Collyer Quay*" letter appearing in your columns of yesterday's date. There ar? several commercial houses in Singapore291 words
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Letter79 1939-02-27 15 ■From Our Own Correspondent.) London, Feb. 16. /"VNE of the films being made for exhibition in the British Pavilion at the New York World's Fair this year will cover, pictorially or by reference, the whole Colonial Empire. Its theme may be stated in General Smuto'79 words
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Letter192 1939-02-27 15 Singapore Police And The Commissioners To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir.—l emphatically support "Anak Singapura' on his campaign against barking dogs. That sucr. a nuisance should be permitted in this city is a seandel. The amount ol arrant nonsense that had been vrirten on the192 words
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Article31 1939-02-27 15 Sir Douglas Egremont Robert Brownrigg. chiel censor at the Ad- miralty during the Great War who died in Cannes last week, aged 71. was chairman oi Kuala Pllah Rubber Estates. Ltd.31 words
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Article314 1939-02-27 15 Singapore Project Delayed 77ie following arc extracts from a letter headed "An Open Letter to I /he Afuiiims o/ 'si'icaport;'' ichicli has been sent to the Straits Times by a member o/ Aflf comvr.tnit:, /or p!/W?ca<:'o«. Dear Brethren. It is not lonj since you were called314 words
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Advertisement76 1939-02-27 15 COMMERCIAL UNION ASSURANCE Co., Ltd. Incorporated in England ASSETS £60,000,000 Transacts LNSURANCES of EVERY DESCRIPTION including:FIRE >LIFE-MARINE-MOTOR Workmen's Compensation, Personal Accident Sickness, Fidelity Guarantee Cashiers, etc.) Court Government Bonds (Administrations, Receiverships etc) Cash-in Transit Plate Glas«, Baggage (by land sea or air) Wireless Receivers, Sporting Guns, Lifts, Illuminated (Neon) Advertisement76 words
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Advertisement42 1939-02-27 15 |E^&E=~ i J^^^r^- 9ls4^fll i^M^iilß By Wr ln^tSi^" IT -"nnm^Bffi 1/^ntJ- fciifc I i^^^^^^b BflSjftejiiiiii "M'^k-ji'T B 9 4£^^_ I^^* 4TM and cool. ft p*" Q yiiUE fiif/C^^^^asSoVOi ''I §m iml jt, -l /mj 9 r Ll\v\K^u W\tLjX *%m a glamorous perfume.42 words
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487 1939-02-27 16 SOCIALIST REACTION TO RIGHTIST" ATTITUDE What Mahatma Gandhi Told Mr. Bose At Wardha Meeting Wardhaganj, Feb. 22. THE meeting of the Congress Working Committee which is to be held today has been postponed in view of the illness of Mr. Subhas Chandra Bose, the Congress President. Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru met487 words
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47 1939-02-27 16 Assam Government Appoints Advisory Committee Shillong. Feb. 18. •THE Governor of Assam has appoint- ed an Advisory Committee with headquarters at Gauhati to assist Indian students proceeding to England and supply them with information as to educational facilities and social conditions.47 words
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Article88 1939-02-27 16 Prohibition Tells On Revenue Madras, Feb. 20. rpHE Premier, Mr. C. Rajagopalachariar presented the budget in the Madras Legislature this afternoon. The budget shows a revenue deficit of Rs 1.727,000, which is proposed to be covered by the levy of tax on tobacco, tax on sale of88 words
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Article134 1939-02-27 16 Hindu Leader's Attack On Congress Khulna, Feb. 17. npHE policy of Congress Governments in "placating" Muslims at the cost of Hindus in provinces where the latter are in majority came up for much criticism in the presidential address of Mr. V. D. Savarkar at the Provincial134 words
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Article149 1939-02-27 16 European View Of Congress Election Lahore, Feb. 21. TTHE view that the recent re- election of Mr. Subhas Bose as Congress President was significant as marking a revolt against the dictatorship of the High Command was expressed by Mr. Chapman Mortimer, a member of the European group149 words
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Article133 1939-02-27 16 Details Of Franchise Qualification Patiala. THE constitution committee of Patl- ala State has commenced its work in right earnest. Provisional electoral rolls are being prepared and will be finished soon. The whole State has been divided into two parts rural and urban. It has been expressly133 words
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Article129 1939-02-27 16 Questions In House Of Commons London, Feb. 15. IN the House of Commons today Mr Tom Smith (Lab.) asked when Sir Andrew Caldecott's reforms proposals would be debated in the Ceylon State Council and when Mr. Mac Donald expected to be in a position to makeReuter - 129 words
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Article60 1939-02-27 16 Patna. Feb. 20. MR. A. N. Sinha, the Finance Minister, presented the budget in the Assembly. The year 1939-40 is expected to open with an opening balance of Rs. 70 lakhs. The revenue for the next year is estimated at Rs. 538'/ 2 lakhs and60 words
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Article297 1939-02-27 16 Dewan's Reply To Mr. Gandhi Trivandrum, Feb. 19. IT is a matter for great regret that now, as on many previous occasions, when Gandhiji published utterances on Travancore, he is inaccurate or being grievously misled. His last statement is exceptionally unfortunate," stated Sir C. P. Ramaswami Iyer297 words
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209 1939-02-27 16 TRAVANCORE N. Q. BANK'S AFFAIRS Liquidator's Report On Colombo Branch Colombo. THE Times of Ceylon understands that the report of Messrs. Pope and Co the Colombo chartered accountants appointed as liquidator in the District Court of Colombo for the Travancore National and Quilon Bank. Ltd. Colombo branch, was filed recently.209 words
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Article53 1939-02-27 16 New Delhi, Feb. 20. T^HE Assembly discussing tho demands for grant under the Railway Budget rejected by 65 votes to 46 Mr. Satyamurti's cut motion to censure Government ''for their failure to evolve and follow a long-range policy regarding railway finance." The Muslim League party voted53 words
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261 1939-02-27 16 New Delhi, Feb. 21. •ipHE Central Assembly continued the discussion of cuts in the Railway budget demands. Four cuts were accepted today, two moved by the Congress Party and the other two by the Congress Nationalists. The first "cut" related to the failure of261 words
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Advertisement106 1939-02-27 16 HB^HHmore dependability |H^H gj^^^^B AND NEW BEAUTY^^H Dodge engineers created a motor Mft^'-'.^jy car designed to perform better than -^££2s^ p|l ever, designed to appear better than w9^^Spi''JKMH ever. To new streamlined body design fiePf^fflfc-^'' ■II has been added an impressive list of Rss^ new features, including Remote Control Kjj^jslprf^sSsj106 words
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Advertisement351 1939-02-27 16 RHEUMATIC PAINS GONE IN 2 DAYS From EngUnd there comes a story that will cheer every rheumatic sufferer in tli« country. Mrs. A. Salt had been in tba grip of rheumatism for j ears. She spent large sums of money vainly in an effort to stop the pain and misery.351 words
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906 1939-02-27 17 Tributes To Determination And Courage Of Their Leaders rOMMANDING more than 1,000,000 troops from the province of Szechuan are some of China's ablest and most courageous generals. They are fighting their common enemy with a determination and courage that have caused the names of906 words
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Article22 1939-02-27 17 Hoihow, Feb. 24. PRTHER extending operations on Hainan Island, Japanese troops occupied Wencheong, in north-eastern Hainan, on Wednesday.—Eastern News.22 words
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Article, Illustration31 1939-02-27 17 A view of the room in the Vatican where the Cardinals from all over the world will meet to elect the new Pope. i31 words
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Article312 1939-02-27 17 Chief Port Of Entry For China's Imports Haiphong. UAIPHONG is enjoying a boom as the result of its new position |as the best point of entry for good? in transit to the interior of China. Port receipts, according to a report of the Chamber ofReuter - 312 words
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Article, Illustration424 1939-02-27 17 LEADING local militiamen in southern China against the invading Japanese army is Gen. Tsai Ting-kai, formerly commander of the 19th Route Army who valiantly defended Greater Shanghai againr.. the combined Japanese army, navy, and air forces for more than a month in the424 words
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410 1939-02-27 17 Rivers' Role In Industrializing Western Provinces Chungking. THE expression "Turning China's Sorrows into China's Blessings" was coined when the Yellow River and other great streams which had been so destructive to life and property atoned by becoming military barriers to Japanese penetration. In the light410 words
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39 1939-02-27 17 Hollywood. Ft b. 24. /^EORGE BERNARD SHAW has ivceived the annual award of thf Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences for the best written screen play, an adaptation of his "Pygmalion." —Reuter.Reuter - 39 words
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1535 1939-02-27 18 Heavy Betting On Final Day Of S. T. C. Races I^KEN* racing was witnessed on Sa pore Turf Club's Spring meeting, huge support for the tote in several were taken out on the last race. Tredella won the Spring Cup from Applewood and Qulsana1,535 words
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Article, Illustration281 1939-02-27 18 A MALAY cyclist, Johari bin Ibrahim, won the round Singapore Island cycle race yesterday, completing the 56 miles in the good time of two hours 24 minutes and ten seconds. Of 62 starters 43 finished. Many of the retirements were due to punctures along281 words
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Article445 1939-02-27 18 PULL resu:ts of the S.R.A. prize rifle shoot over the week end were a3 follows: FIRST STAGE—S.R.(B) 200 Yards: 1, Pte. JafTar bin Hanafi (J.M.F.). 34; 2, Lieut. J. B. Best (8.V.C.); 500 yards: 1, Mr. L. V. Headley; 2. Lieut J. B. Best (S.V.C.:; 600 yards:445 words
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Article28 1939-02-27 18 Local cricket matches played on Saturday resulted as follows:— Indians, 112; M.F.A. 47. R.A.F., 109 for 4; KhaLsa, 128. Minesweepers, 221; St. Joseph's 140 for 3.28 words
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264 1939-02-27 18 Carter Leads Jockeys But Unlucky On Saturday fJI L. Silley was the leading trainer for the Singapore race meeting which closed on Saturday, with four winners. Silley won two races with Inventory, and one with Barford and Ming. Carter, the latest addition264 words
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Article68 1939-02-27 18 Adelaide, Feb. 25. Don Bradman today failed to break the world record of six successive centuries held by himself and C. B. Fry. Bradman was out for five when playing for South Australia against Victoria in a Sheffield Shield match. In his six first-class innings68 words
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32 1939-02-27 18 Raj una won the third race in the Milner Challenge Cup series of the R.S.Y.C. held yesterday. Ella Dorothy was second, Ann third, and Tarbet fourth.32 words
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Article74 1939-02-27 18 Natal Total 295 In Game Against M.C.C. Pietermaritzburg, Feb. 25. In a three day match between th<^ M.C.C. and Natal, the home team batted first and totalled 295. Nourse made 67 and Eric Dalton 110. Dalton hit powerfully and gave a grand display of batting for 13374 words
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Article63 1939-02-27 18 Following is the result of the second round of tha R.S.G.C. women's club championship: Mrs. E. A. Elder beat Mrs. J. S. English 5 and 4 Mrs. H. H. Sturt beat Mrs. J Moncur 1 up Mrs. G. F. Simond beat Lady Bagnall 4 and 2 Miss S.63 words
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Article52 1939-02-27 18 The following members have accepted to play for S.C.C. II vs.. Coy. ;Team (Loyals) today at S.C.C: E. C. Barnes; W. N. Rothery. W. R. Ravle, H. A. Porter, A. Morgan. J. Welsh (capt.); J. D. Morrison, Kurt Blach, A. J. A. Goetzee, A Fraser and Lt. T.52 words
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Article139 1939-02-27 18 (From Our Own Correspondent) London. Feb. 2"> AS. SAMUEL. th» Sclangor badminton play:r, won the Sussex Championship at Hove. He )>eat the All-England champion. R. C. Niehols, in the second round 1"> 6, 15 6. Samuel has won these titles in Grc»t Britain: All-Ireland. Worthing. Kont.139 words
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Advertisement18 1939-02-27 18 ssri^S THE 8 n.r. !>«« ear Yel Independent frost wheel »»rinp»ls. SB 111 an rear luggage cem.ait»e»t are otter18 words
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1450 1939-02-27 19 Wolves Reach Second Place In League Table London, Feb. 26. DRESTOX outclassed Arwaal in their League encounter yesterday and won 2—l.2 1. Dougal scored for Preston in the first half and in the second White scored for them and Lewis for Arsenal. Charlton, who1,450 words
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Article, Illustration14 1939-02-27 19 ireaeua winning the Spring Cup from Applewood and Quisar.a on Saturday— Strait* Times picture.14 words
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269 1939-02-27 19 Dublin, ?eb. 25. A CROWD of 25,000 people watched Ireland beat Srotland by twelve points (two tries, one penalty ifoal, enc goal to three points (one try) in an international rugby same played here today in drizzling rain on a soft turf. Macßac269 words
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Article127 1939-02-27 19 Firewcrks anticipated in the Dhar-maraJ-Arquero bout at the covered stadium on Saturday night failed to materialise when Dharmara] was warned for a low punch in round twn of a scheduled 10 three-minute round event. Tommy Arquero went down apparently in pain and Referee Rappa disqualified Dharmara127 words
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Article100 1939-02-27 19 New York, Feb. 25. Lou Ambers beat Bnby Arizmendl on a technical knockout at the end of the tenth round of a twelve-round bobt at. Madison Square Garden after a furious content. Ambers owe-; his win in great measure to cuts in the opening rou.id100 words
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Article, Illustration98 1939-02-27 20 •:..'..i!ii<itr Model of Ware", a cocker spaniel owned by Mr. H. S. Lloyd of Ickenham, judged the best dog at the show at C'rufts show last year, retained her title at the show this year. "Wee Bal," a Pekingese puppy nhicli weighs only 1 tb. compared with98 words
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