The Straits Times, 7 July 1939
1939-07-07
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Title Section40 1939-07-07 1 FIRST EDTN The Straits Times f ESTABLISHED NEARLY A CENTURY. 1 MALAYA'S LEADING NEWSPAPER— LARGEST NET SALES 20 PAGES SINGAPORE, FRIDAY, JULY 7, 1939. PRICE 5 CENTS The Straits Times 20 PAGES. SINGAPORE, FRIDAY, JULY 7, 1939. PRICE 5 CENTS.40 words
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Advertisement238 1939-07-07 1 See MIEN GHONG > for SMART TAILORING o A Coleman St. Singapors. Phone 4816 W i|^| 5 I SSI rf^ V J >^^*^^^y lIV^ I \f\/\ jft^ /f~ I >^y IX^ y^"^ y^l I jy\ %y* i I +Y* «r^y^*^^ f™ '^T I ill LJ~-r-J I —--i J %^J^ I238 words
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Advertisement264 1939-07-07 1 Lm^^ uv X Q II Ft Bf^^ I SHFET SETS Mr.*t^! packed m ttaSOliablo Vantona Blinsheeu »re the perfect bed linen. Their fleecy soft surface is ciresslnj boxes. Fully Prices to the most tender of skins and forms m insulation apinst extremes of tern-era- guaranteed ture beaute of the llr264 words
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Advertisement88 1939-07-07 1 Madame Pace 13. Battery Bldg. Singapore's Leading Dressmaker. New Collection. Day Evening Gowns m STOCK I'm giiing a din- M VAfl ncr party tomorrow 1 \9 SH night and I just can't E^H make up my mind what to order r Our European Assistants are always at your service. Call88 words
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The Straits Times DOMESTIC OCCURRENCES
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Article36 1939-07-07 2 THE sisters and brother of the laf Mv. Joseph MUls thank all relatives, friends and the staff of the Cable and Wireless Ltd. lor the beautiful wreaths and letters of condolence In their recent bereavement36 words
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Advertisement477 1939-07-07 2 BOH— At th? Maternity Hospital. Stagapcrc. on July 5th. to Chua Sock Cheng, wile Son Ghee Soon, a daughter— Vivian Sor. Mother and daughter doing well. SITUATIONS VACANT When applylni tor any pwttton adtertise hi i_«- cokuß-i f«U copies ol testimonial* De not ten* original* COOK BOY WIFE required unmeduuly.477 words
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Advertisement423 1939-07-07 2 PROFESSIONAL TO PRIVATE LIMITED COMPANIES AMD PROPKIETOKY BUSINESSES (European and Asiatic) Accounts controlled, and audited at Inclusive standard, fees, by fully quaß-crt Fnglkh. AccounUnt Box No. 668. 8. Time-. AGE-NTS WANTED FIRST CLASS IMSVRAWC-— FtnaQC-U Ptm wtohes U appoint reliable and trustworthy -grate.— Apoly for partteulars to CREDTfON, Spoorstraat, 72-Roo»___a_l423 words
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Advertisement663 1939-07-07 2 JHOUSE FLATS, TO LET COMPOUND HOUSE near sea (2 bedrooms wtth bath). Rent $42. Avail. 18.7. or later, g Whole household must be taken ower at reason- I able price. Apply Box No. 710, Straits Times, t ANGULLIA PABB. Mb. 19.— bl E-TOrjCai B-cgalow Home, Airy Room with complete new663 words
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Advertisement1085 1939-07-07 2 MOTOR VEHICLES I VAUXHALL 23 H.P Saloon 1933 moths Rood condition what otters? May be seen at I Federated Motors, Singapore, stow room j Monday and Tuesday apply box No. 71 j. Straits Times. SINGER _LP. SALOON two-door 1333 Model. Done 7.500 miles only past decarbontoed m perfect condition. 38-401,085 words
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Advertisement617 1939-07-07 2 BUSINESS CARDS ETC i THE "DAY NIGHTPRIVATE DETECTIVE AGENCY (Private Inquiry an- t_ve»Ua-Uon.) FEES MODEBATF.. SCOTTS ROAD. PHONE_444* I MODERN BALLROOM UAV-t ll_C\ CING taught by "txpvttl M^Kty, methods" and lady partnus for practice. Success guarauteed between '.< and 3 bocn JB V In THE MODERN DANCING STUDIO. 5-A. Ann617 words
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Advertisement437 1939-07-07 2 USED CARS READY FOR GOOD SERVICE ALL OIR MBB CABS ARK \KLI I IXT INSPECTED AND TIIOROI'CIILY PkKPARED FOR SERVICE BKFORK TUr V ARE PLACED ON SALE. THAT IS VYtIV SO M\NT OF OIR USED CAR RUYEK4 COME BACK TO IS VVIIEN THEY HANI' NEW CARS FOLLOWING IS OUU LATEST437 words
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Advertisement1102 1939-07-07 3 SHIPPING ANNOUNCEMENTS I H 9 _vl I I *1 (incorDorated to Japaoi GENERAL PASSENGER AGENTS FOR CUNARD WHITE STAR LTD. TO EUROPE VTA SUEZ. Regular fortnightly sailing*. London via Penang, Colombo, Port Said, Naples, Marseilles and Gibraltar. M.S. YASUKUNI MARU July 12. S.S. KASIMA MARU Aug. 3. SS. HAKONE MARU1,102 words
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Advertisement593 1939-07-07 3 j^e^~— ~tr ~Y~~~¥~W T yy f~~~ ~^jjjM I■r* J I ■m L^ *~E_- LUXURY with ECONOMY ONV-CLASS MOTOBSHIPS. C\BINs WITH PKIVATL BATB. EXCELLENT CUISINE, MODERATE FAKtS r»: MAKSLtLLKS. LONDON. BOTTKK- PA _r_— m- .nmBDAM RAM DAM HAMBDKG AND COrENHAOKH ««Sh^OEN JTJTLANDIA J_f iS J urnNTA Au« It ArKlitA M July593 words
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Advertisement531 1939-07-07 3 MANSFIELD CO., LTD. Ocean Building rollyri Qnnf Singapore i>i 5151. Chartered Bank BuUdinc ftium rrl 13b*. BLUB FUNNEL LINE. FAST SKRVICKS MARSEILLKS LONDON N tONTINtNi AND GLA.-l.dW (la mnjunctlon «ltb the Gleo Umi I>UO S4Uf ACHILLES L'don, R'dam. Hull Ham. July 9 July It DEUCALION Mars. L'don. R'dam. Ham, O'gow531 words
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SHIPPING & MAILS
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Article275 1939-07-07 4 mm Aden (Imperial) 2 pit fast Africa (Imperial) 3 ojji Souih Africa (Imperial) 3 pjn Burma (Imperial) 1 >jn Whole Canada (Imperial) ..3 d n China Holhow (Imperial) 2 pjn Egypt Sudan and Palestine (Imperial) S pjn Great Britain and Ireland i Imperial) 3 d. n Europe275 words
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Article89 1939-07-07 4 Correspondence for transmission by air via Netherlands must be fully prepaid and clearly superscribed "By X.L.M." Malls will close from Malacca as follows: Tomorrow. Aden. Burma. Canada. E. It 8. Africa, Egypt. Oreat Britain. Ireland. India. Iraq, Kuwait. Mauritius. Newfoundland. Palestine. Sudan and TransJordan by air (Imperial) pjn89 words
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Article318 1939-07-07 4 IMWABiI ffmm Prom renaoc. Ipob and Koala Lampur Arrive* everj eveotag. Qantaa From AntralU: Arrirea THIS afternoon. Imperial: Fiom Europe: ArrtTes THIS afternoon. XX.M.: From Netherlands Indies: Arrives Satardar afternoon. XX.M.: From Europe: Arrlvrt Saturday evenmc. K.N.IL.M.: From Saigon Arrives Wed■ata K.N.I.LM.. From Netherlandt ladles:318 words
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Article259 1939-07-07 4 Announcement By Dr. H. H. Kung Chungking, July 6. QR. H. H. KUNG, President of the Executive Yuan and concurrently Minister of Finance, announced today that exchange may be granted here lor approved import requirements. Applications may be made to the Exchange Examination Committee. Public application forms259 words
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63 1939-07-07 4 Berlin, July 6. BOUT 600 Germans who have been living m Brazil and Argentina returned to Germany today and were welcomed at Hamburg. The official explanation is that the rising prosperity of German business has drawn them back." Lately, however, a large number of GermansReuter - 63 words
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Article280 1939-07-07 4 New York, July 6. *THE following quotations were those ruling when the Stock Exchange eJosed today. HOW JONES AVERAGES Yesterday's Today's Close Close Change30 Industrials 133.63 133.58 off .10 20 Ralb 36.87 23.70 up .03 IS Utilities 2J.fO 23 60 uu K. 40 Bends M.64 88.83 up280 words
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Article63 1939-07-07 4 Mails trom Europe (London mans) expected today, July 7. by 8.1. ißohna) will be delivered to bcxholdcrs at 8 a.m. General delivery of Uttrs at 9 a.m. Mails .rom Holland MB, expected tomon-ow, Jjly 8, oy Poelau Laut. Mails from Japan expected on July 9 by Matue63 words
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Article157 1939-07-07 4 The following ships are alongside tne Singapore Harbour Board Wharves or expected to arrive:— East Hharf. Entrance Gate 1: Exit 1-— Focb 22. Main Wharl. Entrance Gate I; Exit s Kola 17; Gewang 14; Conte Biancamano 11: Kllas 10. Menelaus 9: Chr. Iluygena 7 Lmpire Dock, Entrance157 words
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Advertisement1104 1939-07-07 4 BOUSTEAD CO., LTD. (lncorporatea ID PMB) TELEPHONE: Freight M3l rasMM MU. CANADIAN r^ysc= pacific (Incorporated In Euglaod) *HE -EMPRESS ROUTE oUer. TRANS-PACIFIC SEBVICES.rtaHONOLL'LIJ or direct BMPhESS to VANCOUVER-ACKOSB CANADA IJ"{A'J l MS' t*, •ul change—thence by CANADIAN PACIFIC ATLANTIC SERVICES TO ENGLAND or the CONTINENT—aU ander ONI MA.N»r.EMENI. ROUND THE1,104 words
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Advertisement433 1939-07-07 4 TENDERS P. W. D. TENDER NOTICE. TFNDIJtS will be received at the offi.-e H the State Engineer. Belansor. up to 3 p.m. of Ji:lv 12. 1929 tor the construction of an Administration Block at New Police Depot. Rifle Ranie. R11» Rang? Road. Kua'si Lumour Plans and spccirnalluns muv be seen433 words
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Page 4 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous520 1939-07-07 4 TIDE TABLE SINGAPORE Toeay. H. W. 1.24 a.m. 9 ft.; 2.19 p.m. 8 5 ft L. W. 7.51 a.m. 1.9 ft.; 8.05 p.m. 3.9 ft Tomorrow H. W. 2.03 a.m. 8.6 ft.; 2.54 p.m. 8 4 ft L. W. 8.25 a.m. 2.4 ft.; 8.46 p.m. 3.9 ft. Sunday H. W.520 words
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Miscellaneous126 1939-07-07 4 YESTERDAY'S WEATHER JUUon* u^t max .ata- bright nl^hl temp, fall s'shln* mln *P Inches bn. *•> WEST COAST Alar Star 88 1.0« 5.7 73 Pcnang 87 3.0* «.9 75 BlUawan 88 Nil a. a 74 BukJt Jerani 89 0.13 8.4 73 Malacca 85 NU 10.1 75 INLANU. Kuala Uplt 91126 words
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Advertisement397 1939-07-07 5 UGLY FAT GOES QUICK New Scientificflemedy endorsed by Ooctors.Nurses and Public m*F>mjmiam| m 05% of ct«t fatness BM _mV^BV\B licavaedbTaditordntdcuik dnion of bod r WF W \W t<»ic pouoM are ab«i>rbea V H VI into dtc blood, thui lctun| AM TM up totpid and morbid coo1 M diiiona which rault397 words
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Advertisement395 1939-07-07 5 w^^J^ inferior a a! w insecticides m are not as good as I m VI IV IB Flit it iur* death to Iniacft bacauia it it a combinotittn of *>o>«nt killing aganti which cannot kt* f •xc*tl»d. Flit hat und*rgen« Mm moit »nhomHv» > •»tt» and <• ol known d«finll«395 words
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Miscellaneous745 1939-07-07 5 Broadcastina SINGAPORE TODAY ZHL MS metra. ZI1F S» M neUH. p.m. 5 00 Recitation of the Koran (from the studio i 5.20 Arabic music. t 5.40 Lagu Melayu.t 6.00 Cantonese traditional drama: "Mok Kwai Yeng." Sun? by Thum Pak-Ylp. Weng Pool-Yew;. Chew Lal-Cheong and Ylng Fel-Yeng.t 6.25 Cantonese songs, t745 words
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Miscellaneous126 1939-07-07 5 PENANG TODAY ZBJ CM mt/i (4J.M p.m. 8.55 Cantonese music and tones. 7.00 For the children. 8.00 Musical comedy. 7.30 Orange Orove boys. 8.50 Share market report. 8.55 News bulletin. 9.00 Close down. BERLIN TODAY OJA ».5« Bt/i (JIJ m). DJB ISM me/1 (li.1 I UJQ 1J.2S mc/S (1M m-l.126 words
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Miscellaneous122 1939-07-07 5 N1R0M TODAY IDA me/s YDB *.*S me/i WM m.). TDB 11.8t me/s («U ML). PMN 1MI me/s (MJE «.>. p.m. 4. SO Programme prevue. Tea concert. 5.50 Showboat (operetta). 6.30 Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. 6.50 Newt and announcements. 7.13 light recorded music. 7.40 Religious cultural lecture. 8.00 Berlioz*122 words
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STOCKS AND SHARES—LATEST LOCAL QUOTATIONS
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Article383 1939-07-07 6 MORE SUPPORT FOR INDUSTRIALS RUBBER ADVANCES AND IS STEADY Dy Our Financial Correspondent Singapore, July 7. •THE political situation is still quiet but, unfortunately, so too are the markets and commodity prices are practically unchanged. Rubber in London and New York remained at 8 3/16d. and 16383 words
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Article182 1939-07-07 6 Foreign Purchases To He Resumed Washington, July 6. THE Treasury has fixed Iti buying s lor foreign silver at 36 343 4 crnt.s ;,:i ouwe. Mr. Morgenthau. Secretary to the Treasury, said that the Treasury would rt.M;r.. purchasing foreign silver at noon t:iday and heReuter - 182 words
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Article572 1939-07-07 6 Issue Val. Eraser Co. by all Evatt Buyers Sellers Buyers Sellers 4/- Ampai Tin 3/6 41- 3/74 4/6/- Austral AmaL 4/6 5/- 4/6 5/£1 Austial Malay 38/- 40/- 38/- 40/5/- Ayer Hitam 20/- 21/- 19/6 21/1 Ayer Weng 0.72 0.76 0.73 0.77 £1 Bangrin Tin 18/3 19/3 18/6 19/6572 words
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Article463 1939-07-07 6 2 2 A. ex Brick Ord. 1.30 1.40 1.32»/j 1.40 2 2 do. Vttjtt prefs. 2.15 2 25 2.20 2.23 10 10 Atlas Ice 4.75 $:2b sou s 50 1 1 B. M. Broadcast.:.!.' 0 55 0.60 0.50 1 60 10 5 B M Trustee 3.75 5'J 8 75463 words
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Article259 1939-07-07 6 ■r» Mayiiara Co. Ltd. S30.0U0 Int. Apr 30 Oct. 31 »0 SINGAPORE MUNICIPAL r 0 1901 red. 1940 $400,000 Int. Int Mar. 31 Sept. 30 101 1907 red. 1947 $1,600,000 Int. Mar. 31 Sept 30 108 v 2^ 1909 red. 1955 $1,000,000 Int. Mar. 31 Sept. 30259 words
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Article375 1939-07-07 6 Frase: Si Co. LyaU Evatt Ailenby 1.10 1.20 1.15 1.25 A!or Gajah 0.85 0.95 0.90 0 07 Amal Malay 1.40 1.45 1.40 1.50 Ayer Hitam 0 90 1 00 0.90 1 00 Aycr MDlek 0.85 0.95 0.85 0.95 Aycr Pai^s 1.05 1.15 1.09 1.14 Bassctt 0.50 0.54 t!375 words
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Article87 1939-07-07 6 Thursday, July 6, noon. No. IX R.S.S. ispoi luo&r) 28< s 28V» No. IX R.S.S. f.o.b. m rases July 2« 5,16 28 7 16 r.Y.A Q. R.S.S. f.o.b. In bales July J8 28»i F.A.Q. R.S.S. f.o.b. In bales July ..SIM 28 FUTURE QUOTATIONS No. IX87 words
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Article187 1939-07-07 6 EXCHANGE S. Thursday, July 6. The following are the exchangi ates this morning according to thi ially circular issued by the Hong Koni md Shanghai Banking Corporation SELLING London T.T 2/3 31/3: .ondon demand 2/3 31/3: ..yons demand 2055 Switzerland demand 241 'i Hamburg demand 135 Yew York demand 54187 words
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317 1939-07-07 6 Court Declaration Sought To Implement Transaction London, July 6. A LONDON firm of solicitors itete that as solicitors to Bunting and Co. Ltd. they have served a writ on the English and Scottish Joint Co-operative Wholesale Society Ltd., London, claiming inter alia A317 words
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Article155 1939-07-07 6 Guthrie's Weekly Report IN a weekly report on the rubber market, issued at noon yesterday, Guthrie and Co. Ltd. writi There ie no market news of imporance to record. The provisions of the barter agreement between Great Britain and the U.S.A. are now known to155 words
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Article393 1939-07-07 6 Small Improvement Rayons Advance London, July 6. QN the Stcck Exchange today, a Mii;ht broadening interest fas some groups jwith a quietly steady tone followed a somewhat hesitant start. Closing prices showed only small changes, apart from textiles and rayons which advanced on buying by provincial investors.—393 words
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Article56 1939-07-07 6 London, July C. Today's closing mean rates Paris 176 23 32 Stockholm 19.42 4.1J8 Athens 4«9 S 15 Belgrade 27 54. Bucban I I B I lilan 8? Monies idco t Madrid nominal Yokohama I Prague r.on-.inal H. Kong Copenhagen 22 40 I Oslo 19.90 Silver Vienna nominal56 words
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Advertisement64 1939-07-07 6 AND FITTINGS THE SCOTTiSK TUBE CO., LTD manufacture Piping, Tubes and Fittings for all purposes m SCREWED SOCKETED TUBES. BLACK GAS, GALVANIZED AND STEAM TUBES. LAP WELDED IRON STEEL BOILER TUBES FOR LAND OR MARINE BOILERS. GAS. WATER STEAM PIPING FITTINGS, ETC. COMPLETE STOCKS HELD SOLE AGENTS: McALISTER CO., LTD64 words
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FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL NEWS
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857 1939-07-07 7 AYER HIT AM DIRECTORATE PREFERS TO REPLANT Rather Than Spend Money On Manuring Poor Areas 'THK very encouraging result? m the areas replanted con- firm the Board's view that, with limited finances, it is preferable to replant poor areas, as far as resources will permit, rather than to spend such857 words
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Article185 1939-07-07 7 Jnlj g, llix;u. M r 7.50 Hambui i I 513.25 Sl2OO Pepper 5U.25 White ri0.75 Black Copra Co.oO sun Dried t-:;.o:> Sago Flour Na l i $2.50 $2 s irawak 52 vi Jelotong Palembang |7JS Banja S7 00 Sarawak $7.00 Tapioca Small Flake Ci.co Fair Flake $1.00185 words
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Article160 1939-07-07 7 •THE following rubber crops were har- retted by the respective estates m Lb. 121,750 Alcr Pongsu 41,697 Bedong Rubber 58.503 lota Rubber 24.655 Pcr-arss Rubber 189 500 Sabrang Rubber 94,000 Straits Rubbrr 151,000 Rubana Rubber 76,800 Br.gan Sera: Rubber 55,000 Tali Ayer Rubber 37,820 B.iUl: Rr.bit Rubber160 words
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Article787 1939-07-07 7 PROBLEMS AFFECTING PRODUCERS MR. F. E. MAGUIRE'S VIEWS TFHE annual general meeting of Sab- rang Rubber Estate, Ltd.. was held in London last week. Mr. F. E. Maguire the chairman) presiding. The chairman said: The accounts are for the year ended Dec. 31 last. 1938 was a787 words
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77 1939-07-07 7 FRASER COMPANY LIST OF CURRENT DIVIDENDS Books Company Dividend Close TIN lurma Malay 6d. No. 19 July 14 /ondnn Tin 47e> less tax June 38 Ithn. Kinta 7%% final less tax July 12 Do 2\i% Int. less tax July 13 'akuapa 6d. July 34 DatPayablc Jui<r 20 JulT 14 Aug77 words
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426 1939-07-07 7 Further Announcement At Next Meeting Of Committee IN a weekly report on the rubber market, issued at noon yesterday, Stanton Nelson and Co. Ltd., write Market sentiment this week has been adversely affected by the dangerous situation at Danzig, whilst Tientsin has426 words
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Article55 1939-07-07 7 Concessions Report Berlin, June 24. JUEGOTIATIONS m Belgrade have ended m an agreement under which large oil concessions m Yugoslavia are to be exploited by a German syndicate, says a German news agency despatch, quoting well-informed circles m Belgrade. The German Qffer has been accepted after55 words
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Article80 1939-07-07 7 "THE following statistics relating to tin-ore production refer t» June: Hours Yardage Piculs ore K. KamuntlnK 29S 40.000 169 Thabawleik rioted down Puncah Tin Dredge 1 closed Dredge 2 .584 310.000 1.004 Austral Amalgamated Asam Kumbanit 184 60.000 396 Ulu Yam closed down Puchaog closed down Kamra80 words
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Advertisement456 1939-07-07 7 m <w I BANK OF CHINA Wr A* (Incorporated tn China *wilai Cliaiterl V mnS. Oeeß stiv 1 Sltvtapor* jlj l\\\ Telephones: nlanacer 1 oni.« '.ill afla^^Jl vl\ K»elwn«t O»pi iltt fITHs. Cieneral OfTlrr 5188 t Bk^jJVv i Paid Up CaplUl •Ch 4t.000.n0* N 'SB Reserve Ftaadt m sSUA approximated456 words
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Advertisement342 1939-07-07 8 The Mtw CHAK AdvenUre...iad the Most Thrilling I toTda^ ALHAMBRA 3.15, 6.15 t 9.15 P.H. HLIIHmPIin Ll nnhlf I iVy***" 1^ /m honoiuiuXl ■P SIU/*^ wllllG AnrtlhtiUuthitalkiW %l)H lUn* I m k i|| cr who d.r.. I pj^lllS |W UR .q^H H\HG \MM In Ch«n» Jk ilat 0000 i»y«BKl V342 words
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Advertisement341 1939-07-07 8 A Greater 'lliriU the Screen Has Never Offered— M.-G.-M.'s Amazing Picture of EMLTN WILLIAMS MACABRE Stage Success That Stunned And Shocked London for 80 Thrill-Packed Weeks PAVILION 6is sis TONIGHT ■ia|^L ROBERT MONTGOMERY ROSALIND RUSSELL "NIGHT MUST bHTI^. I lls M STARTS xl Mf M'VERTISED TIMES 1 J^B^^B^^^^ No SHORTS341 words
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Advertisement292 1939-07-07 8 "The Piciurc L a CAVALCADE OF THE DANCE and is something which must certainly be seen" H. L. HOPKIN m the "Malaya Tribune." Sensationally Different from Any Of Their Former Successes AT THE B CAPIITOL J T^ FRED ASTAIRE W\ and I GINGER ROGERS W In RKO-Radio's Wy Glittering Entertainment292 words
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350 1939-07-07 9 Barricades In Foreign Areas: Troops To Patrol Streets Shanghai, July 6. STRINGENT precautions are being taken to guard against incidents m the Japanese-occupied areas tomorrow when (he Sino-Japancse conflict enters its third year. Extra vigilant measures are also being taken m theReuter - 350 words
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Article152 1939-07-07 9 British Broadcast From Secret Station London, July 0. MESSAGES from the British Mineworkers' Federation to German miners will be sent through a secret underground broadcasting station, according to a decision reached at a conference at Swansea. One message says: "For year* we have stood shoulder toReuter - 152 words
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Article172 1939-07-07 9 Alleged Cagoulards Given Freedom Paris, July 5. TTHIRTY-THREE out of 104 people charged m connection with tne famous Cagoulard plot In December. 1937, had their names cleared following an Investigation of tne charges by an examining magistrate. Among those acquitted are several members of the French nobility. Legal proceedings are172 words
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Article41 1939-07-07 9 New York, July 6. jUEARLY 200 are feared drowned and hundreds are homeless m floods m Eastern Kentucky after a cloudburst. The towns of Morehead, Urayson and Breahitt appear to have suffered the worst. All are virtually isolated.— Reuter.Reuter - 41 words
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Article104 1939-07-07 9 BRITONS OTHERS LEAVE FOOCHOW Warships Assist In Evacuation Hong Kong, July 3 A CERTAIN number of Britons and Americans are reported le have evacuated Foochow aboaro U.S.S. Ashville and H.M.S. Ducheaa which proceeded to sea and maae contact with the British steamei Hatching where the people were transferred and are104 words
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Article36 1939-07-07 9 London, July 6. It is announced that it has been de cided to close the Baldwin Fund for Refugees on July 31. The fund alrcad7 has passed a total of £500.000— ReuterReuter - 36 words
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Article482 1939-07-07 9 WHY HERR HITLER WANTS DANZIG London. July 6. t •THE Danzig situation contl- 1 nues to concern most circles m London. The Daily Tele- graph. In a leading article this morning says Although m outward appearance the International situation Is slightly calmer than it was a weekBritish Wireless - 482 words
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63 1939-07-07 9 Zurich, July 8. A resolution proposing ti trades unions be Invited to affiliate with the International Federation of Trades Unions was moved by Mr. George Hi-i;s, >ader of the British Building Workers' Union at the Federation's congress. The British resolution was supported by Norway andReuter - 63 words
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641 1939-07-07 9 London, July 6. "THE fourth and final account of the Thetis death-dive drama was given at the resumption of the Inquiry by Frank Shaw, the only civilian survivor. He was a fitter employed by Cammell Lairds and said his work was exclusively concerned with fittingReuter - 641 words
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Advertisement262 1939-07-07 9 Tonight COCKTAIL DANCE 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. DINNER DANCE (informal) 9.45 to Midnight COMPLETE CHANGE OF PROGRAMME DUO MUSANOFF Dinner 53.00. Non-Diners SI.OO. THE CIRCI'S COMES TO TOWN IN AUGUST AND WILL BK APPEARING AT RAFFLES HOTEL FOR 4 NIGHTS. A NOVEL AND DELIGHTFUL F.NTEKTAINMENT. DONT MISS IT PROCEEDS262 words
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Advertisement653 1939-07-07 9 A HIGHLY-PAID administrative poMUoo v Uie normal attainment of a School ot Accountancy mined man with a recognlted qualification Qualify as an Accountant. Secretary. Cast Accountant. Shipping Expert. In -urance Officer, Bank Officer or Book-keeper and make yn.ir fu« ture secure Examination* can he liken la Singapore and surre-ia cuaranteed653 words
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892 1939-07-07 10 The Straits Times SINGAPORE, FRIDAY, JULY 7, 1939. INDIANS IN SOUTH AFRICA Brief reference was made last week, to decisions of the Govern- ment of the Union of South Africa which have caused bitter resentment m India, and an undertaking was given that the matter would be dealt with more892 words
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Article180 1939-07-07 10 If you are an owner-driver and suffer from the attentions of those little pests who extract coins from you for looking after your car or. In other words, who agree not to damage your car If you will pay them to refrain— don't be too harsh m180 words
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Article28 1939-07-07 10 Chungking, July 6. Four squadrons of Japanese planes parsed over Chungking between midnight and dawn.. Two dropped bombs, but casualties and damage were very small.— neuter.Reuter - 28 words
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Article353 1939-07-07 10 Advertising In The Programmes A EUROPEAN CRITIC To the Editor of the Straits Times Sir,— Your leader headed "Singapore Radio" and the letter from "Bukit Timah Listener" lead me to relieve my feelings on the British Malaya Broadcasting Corporation's programmes. On Friday I was knob-twiddlng on a353 words
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Article219 1939-07-07 10 To the Editor of the Straits Times Sir,— Don't you think it time for the management of the Traction Company to do something? It is sickening to hear constantly the protests of the travelling public against the Inadequacy of transportation m this city. People boarding between termini219 words
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Article159 1939-07-07 10 To the Editor of the Straits Times Sir,— Referring to the various letters on the subject of Singapore's social problems, and more especially to the letter from "Igltur" m your issue of July 4, 1 am bound as chairman of Toe H, Singapore, to answer his159 words
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Article794 1939-07-07 10 Smiling Before The Slaughter By Our Military Correspondent London, June 24. a shock! What a surprise! Two hundred thousand young men born in the year 1919 are found to be fit and sound in wind and limb, merry and bright, filled with the spice of life,794 words
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Article695 1939-07-07 10 NOTES Of The DA Y Mixed Marriages IT is often taken for granted, by people not m touch with rural life, that immigrants lrom various parts of the Malay Archipelago mix easily with tha Malays of the Peninsula and eventually blend with them through Inter-marri-age. But this is not always695 words
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Advertisement284 1939-07-07 10 Battery Rd. Tel. 477* I CASH SALE July Ist to 10th. r I I AMAMI li the luxury iham- Q" poo. used rtxuimrly by million* °J^^H of»m«.ijve women. Anumi r^H No. for Brunenev Anumi Na J for Blonde*. Obtainable '^H v chemiati «nJ Horn. Ifuiy W' difficulty, pleite write 10284 words
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Advertisement30 1939-07-07 10 IS SHOWING A LARGE COLLECTION of GOWNS and SPORTSWEAR from LONDON. PARIS and NEW YORK. Phone 4974. MATNARDB BUILDING. 11, Battery Road. I JOHN DUKE Manufacturing Optician. 21. BATTERY ROAD.30 words
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Article, Illustration409 1939-07-07 11 Britain And France Consulted By Warsaw MAY CALL ATTENTION TO FREE CITY STATUTES No Desire To Embark On Controversy With Nazis IT is understood m Warsaw that the Polish Gov- ernment, after consultation with Britain and France, has reached a decision about measuresReuter - 409 words
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152 1939-07-07 11 PRIME MINISTER TO SPEAK ON DANZIG Commons Statement But No Debate Likely London, July 6. THERE were no answers m the House 1 of Commons today, bearing on the cvi stion of Danzig, and no suggestion for a fore'gn affairs debate has been made. The newspapers comment upon the latter152 words
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Article93 1939-07-07 11 Washington, July 6. TTWO war referendutns sponsored by 1, Senators were rejected by the Senate Judiciary Committee but v.ere sent to the Senate for consideration. The first proposed an amendment to the Constitution ordering a popular vote to decide on a declaration of war or United StatesReuter - 93 words
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Article234 1939-07-07 11 Eden Talks Of "War Of Nerves" London, July 6. "THE former Foreign Secretary, Mr. 1 Anthony Eden, speaking at Stratford-on-Avon tonight, said we can expect no change for the better until all governments are finally convinced that any further act of aggression must Inevitably InvolveBritish Wireless - 234 words
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Article253 1939-07-07 11 £60 Million Plan Peace Front London, July 6. TTHE text of the Overseas Trade Guarantees Bill shows that it is proposed to Increase from £10,000.000 to £60.000.000 (excluding Interest) the amount which may be guaranteed by the Government for non-commercial credits considered desirable m the national Interest.Reuter - 253 words
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Article169 1939-07-07 11 Exchange Law Over Imports Extended Peiping, July 6. WHAT is generally regarded as an- other blow to foreign trade m North China was delivered today when the pro-Japanese Provisional Govern- ment announced that, as from July 17, I exchange regulations which were in- troducedReuter - 169 words
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62 1939-07-07 11 Washington, July 6. MR. Paid V. McNutt, High Commissioner for the Philippines, after conferring with President Roosevelt, announced that he will resign within a few weeks. Mr. McNutt, who Is regarded as a possible presidential candidate m 1940, said he saw no reason forReuter - 62 words
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Article28 1939-07-07 11 Amsterdam, July 6. Dr. H. Colljn called on Queen Wilhelmina today and asked to be relieved of the task of forming a new Government.— Reuter.Reuter - 28 words
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196 1939-07-07 11 London, July 6. T*HE Times' diplomatic correspondent this morning gives a full account of the &tage which the Anglo-French negotiations with the Soviet Government have now reached. He says that the three Governments had reached an agreement on the principles of the defensive196 words
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198 1939-07-07 11 Paris, July 6 IT is learned m well informed <l uarters that fresh instructions have been sent to the British and French Ambassadors m Moscow, Sir William Seeds and M. Naggiar respectively, and it is understood several formulae have been drawn up mReuter - 198 words
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Article393 1939-07-07 11 'Resistance Will Be Continued' Chungking, July 7. BITTER denunciation of Wane Ching-wei, former Deputy President of the Kuomintang who has been outlawed by Chungking for advocating peace talks with Japan, and reafflrmation of China's determination to carry on the war were keynotes of a statement issued byReuter; Sin Chew Jit Poh - 393 words
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Article134 1939-07-07 11 Berlin, July 7. A JEWISH UNION, to which all Oer- man and stateless Jews m Oermany are compelled to belong, has been created by a new law. The Union, whose headquarters will be m Berlin, must support destitute Jews so that they do not becomeReuter - 134 words
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Article153 1939-07-07 11 Dr. Hiranuma States Japan's Condition Tokio, July 6. A DDRESSINO journalists on the eve of the second anniversary of the outbreak of hostilities In China. Baron Hiranuma, the Prime Minister, said the agenda of the forthcoming AngloJapanese talks In Toklo would be limited to questions affectingReuter - 153 words
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Article87 1939-07-07 11 R.A.F. Reservists Being Called Up London, July 6. A NUMBER of R.A.F. reservisits are being called up m the next three or four months as a test mobilisation exercise, according to an Air Ministry announcement. The reservists atfo:**»d would have been called up for annual training at thisReuter - 87 words
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64 1939-07-07 11 London. July 6. IT is learned that the Air Ministry has decided to send five squadrons of planes to France to participate In the celebrations on July 14 of the anniversary of the fall of the Bastille. The squadrons will go on July 10Reuter - 64 words
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42 1939-07-07 11 Rome, July 6. *I*HE first and second naval squadrons will carry out naval exercises m the central Mediterranean during the last, week m July. The manoeuvres, m which submarines and aircraft will participate will last 48 hours Rcuter.Reuter - 42 words
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Article38 1939-07-07 11 Tokio, July 6. The War Minister, Lleut.-Gen. Itagaki, declared today that it was vitally necessary to destroy the anti-Japanese and pro-Chiang Kai-shek policy of third powers m order to break the resistance of the Chiang Kai-shek regime.— Reuter.Reuter - 38 words
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Advertisement139 1939-07-07 11 £&/Cnt~Seui sttickiKCiS... NEW NEW NEW! NEW TWIST: Do you notice that COLO STRIPE stockings look sheerer and wear longer? it's the twist scientifically balanced. THE L'IVKT NEW SEAMS: And notice the seams IHE rIAfcM they're neater, straighter. finer than ever OF SEAMS before. TO FLATTER ktcau; ttmjc a l j139 words
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394 1939-07-07 12 Action Despite Advice Of Chinese Consul-General "NO-MEAT" DAY TO HELP THE CHINA RELIEF FUND IN spite of the announcement that Singapore Chinese would not suspend their business today to commemorate the second anniversary of the Sino-Japanese war, and the advice of the Singapore Consul-General, Mr.394 words
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Article49 1939-07-07 12 Kaman. Jan Nciatf Hanson, whoi was i und hanging on the deck of thj a oil tanker Aramis, on the voyage to Pulau Buk m. was brought ashore at Singapore. He was buried at Bidudarl Comctery yesterday, the unngementi bcins maHr by the Norwegian Crnsul.49 words
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Article222 1939-07-07 12 si\t;.\roai r\i ruts him i.i Dm T p.m. te t p.M. •r A: Dance (Informal! 8.15 to Mil'' GAKCKK TUEATBE, OEYLANa To in B ji 7.45 p.m. <.K1 \l WOULD Cabaret 6.30 id 8.4.) B.M p.m. to Midnight. Globe Theatre: Young Dr. Kildarc. Sky Talkie: Get That oiri on222 words
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Article, Illustration256 1939-07-07 12 SPEARS PARANG IN QUARREL Johore Chinese Charged In Muar Court < From Our Own Correspondent Muar. July 6. A FAMILY quarrel between father and sons at Parlt Samsu, on June 10, when spears and a parang were us?d, had a sequel m the Muar Magis- i trate's court, when the256 words
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Article108 1939-07-07 12 ,jUOPvE than $1,000 was raised at a m successful hospital ball, m aid of funds lor .St. Andrew's Mis.sio:i Hospital, held at Raffles Hotel last night. About 700, including Lady Thomas, wife of the Governor, attended the ball, which proved one of the most successful charity108 words
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Article231 1939-07-07 12 CONFESSIONS of a Nazi Spy," the anti-German film marie by Warner Bros., which was passed by the censor m Britain, has been banned m Singapore, the F.M.S. and Johore, the Straits Times understands. UERR HITLER is shown m newsreel shots tntenpmed throogli the Him and231 words
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Article441 1939-07-07 12 Mines Department And Prospecting ONLY 4.509 ACRES NEWLY FOUND THE difficulty of discovering new tin areas in Malaya with a view to increasing the country's proved tin resources, ia referred to in the annual report of the Mines Department issued in Kuala Lumpur. Mr. A. E.441 words
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Article128 1939-07-07 12 INDICATING how close the interior o China has been brought to Malay; by aviation, letters are now being received by air mall m Singapore from Chungking, China's wartime capital, m six days. These letters have been sent by C.N.A.C. planes to Hong Kong and on128 words
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Article, Illustration21 1939-07-07 12 Some of the new Bucket Junomann aircraft, recently purchased by flying clubs m Java, vhotoaravhed at a military airnart near ftntavia21 words
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93 1939-07-07 12 A FORCE of six constables and three European police offic- ers, carrying batons, was sent to Collyer Quay at the tiffin hour, when a dispute arose between employees of the Malayan Engineering Co., Ltd., of Winchester House, and the management. Some fifty employees gathered m93 words
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Article97 1939-07-07 12 jA 60-YEAR-OLD Halnanese, Wong I Slang Joon, was produced before I Mr. L. C. Goh m the Singapore Fifth Police Court, on a charge of house trespass by entering the garage of the Assistant Superintendent of Customs at Woodlands en July 4. A second charge of97 words
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Article157 1939-07-07 12 DHTHISIS was again the chief cause of death m Singapore lart week, accounting fcr 26 of the 220 deaths, according to the weekly health statement of the Singapore Municipality. Other causes were pneumonia, from which 19 people died, enteritis, which accounted for 17. convulsions. 12.157 words
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Article269 1939-07-07 12 Malayan Teachers To Meet 26 LECTURES TO ENGLISH SECTION (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, July 7. jyiORE than 60 teachers from all over Malaya will jrathrr in Kuala Lumpur between Aug. 8 and 12 for the largest educational conference ever held in this country. II is tho269 words
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Article48 1939-07-07 12 PONVICTED on a charge of fraudulently possessing a cbaad and two pipe heads, valued at $2.50 In Pagoda Street on June 27, a Chinese, Ling Ngap Chua, was sentenced to six weeks' rigorous imprisonment yesterday by Mr. K. A. Blacker, Slngaporo Third Magistrate.48 words
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Advertisement67 1939-07-07 12 I I C^# HDUSL H U LU HAIR nRVFRC Mf HBgfcy */*ll» UIl I LH3 wJL Mr Ma A X £*t9 H X form but a tithe of the many 9 made by the G.E.C. and which fe > to utilize the range or appliances. rooms and ask for demonstrations.67 words
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547 1939-07-07 13 Husband Attacked After Alleged Suggestions To Wife VICTIM TELLS OF BLOWS TO HEAD •i BL£D like a bull that had Jx*>n slaughtered. The accused delivered a swinging blow with an axe. I WM not expecting the attack as I had no quarrel547 words
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Article43 1939-07-07 13 New members of the Association of British Malaya elected this week Include Messrs. V. B. C. Baker, G. A. Carmichael, H. C. Clarke, J. M. Fordham, S. W. Jones. Geoffrey N. Marks, and W. E. Williams and Dr. I. Mackintosh.43 words
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Article, Illustration491 1939-07-07 13 Singapore Lawyer ALLEGED ATTEMPT TO ENTER HOUSE WONG AH SAI, a middle-aged Hainanese who described himself as a fisherman, was convicted by Mr. C. H. Koh In the Singapore Fourth Police Court yesterday, on charges of wilful trespass m the compound of Mr. John Laycock,491 words
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Article125 1939-07-07 13 DLEADING guilty to conunitting an affray In Mohammed Sultan Road on Wednesday morning, two men, Shabas bin Gulam Said, and Hassan 1 1 Per Mohamed were fined $7 each by Mr. K. A. Blacker, Singapore Third Police Magistrate yesterday. They were alleged to have hit each125 words
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375 1939-07-07 13 "I HAVE heard them quarrelling," said Woo Cho Yam, employee m the Pagoda Street tailor's shop m which a fellow-employee was found murdered, giving evidence m the trial of Yee Yu before Mr. Justice Manning m the Singapore Assizes yesterday. Cho Yam was referring375 words
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521 1939-07-07 13 Suspicions Against Missing Man LIOW she lived as the mistress of two men. one a ricksha-puller, was related by a Chinese woman, Chew Chuee Lian, m the Singapore Coroner's Court yesterday when Mr. W. G. Porter held an inquiry into the death of521 words
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Article185 1939-07-07 13 Unlawful Societv 4 Conviction A CARICATURE of a Japanese .soldier leading a dog with a human head, underneath of which was the slogan "Overthrow th» greatest traitor, Wang Ching-wei, who sells away the Chinese race." wa.s an I exhibit In a case which cair.e up be1 fore185 words
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Article47 1939-07-07 13 'From Our Own Correspondent) Serembsn, July 7. OWAMI AJarcnand, president of the Sri Ramakrishna Vidyamandir of Trichur, India, will give a public lecture tomorrow on the Mesrage of Strength and Hope at the Vivekananda Students Hall, Sercmban. Dr. S. R. Krlshnan will preside.47 words
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57 1939-07-07 13 CIR Richard Winsredt, forim 1 ral Adviser In Johcrc and now lecturer m Malay at the London School of Oriental Studies, is the vice-chair-man of the executive committee of the International Exhibition of the Art of Greater India, which will be held m57 words
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Advertisement236 1939-07-07 13 HEYMAN BRAND I' l RE CREAMERY BUTTER HBB WHY FALSE TEETH WEARERS HAVE BAD BREATH Millions Suffer Without Knowing! Sou can t notice any odor from scum, tarrjt h, stain and odor— your plate or bridge— but others dissolves n away and leaves your ran Dentists call this odor plate236 words
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Advertisement297 1939-07-07 13 Stomach Sufferers h* vet sen deceived? The wonderful curative properties ot Maclean Brand Stomach Powder m all kinds of stomach trouble have been proved by hundreds of thousands of grateful sufferers. Often they have told their friends how they have been healed by this famous remedy, talking of it as297 words
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467 1939-07-07 14 European Mines Have Replaced Chinese Concerns THERE is a record of tin- are being exported from Selangor as early as 1613, it is revealed by Mr. A. E Kerahaw, acting chief inspector of mines, F.M.S., m his annual report. There are references, he says,467 words
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Article69 1939-07-07 14 MISS Maureen Hogan, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Hogan of Singapore, was recently married to Mr. NorI man VV. O. Hill, late of Guthrie and Co., I Ltd., Slnsapore, and a member of the Singapore Yacht Club. i They v.-ere married at the Holy Inj69 words
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Article53 1939-07-07 14 Readers are reminded of the charity dance to be held at the Happy World Cabaret, m aid of St. Andrew's Mission Hospital Fund on Saturday. Besides |an extension to 2 a.m., there will bs vaudeville items by Loretta and Louise, and MLss Baby Emma and h?r two vcnn?er53 words
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38 1939-07-07 14 THE Governcr, Sir Shenton Thomas, will lay the foundation stone of the new St. Andrew's School on Manday next. Th 3 new i.- to t>3 built on a site at V/odrvlUe, Perangcm38 words
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Article, Illustration32 1939-07-07 14 Che Khadijah, daughter of Mr. arid Mrs. Mohamed Yusof bin Haji Abdul Rani, and Inche Mohamed bin Mohamed Ariff, after their marriage ct Setapah Village, Kuala Lumpur.32 words
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613 1939-07-07 14 Tho Further Areas In Singapore, Selected For Preservation \UOKK carried out m the Bukit Timah Forest Reserve, Singapore, which is now under the control of the Gardens Department, is described m the annual report of the Director of Gardens. Mr. R. E. Holttum,613 words
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Article144 1939-07-07 14 "Making Penang Better Place To Lfve In" 'From Our Own Correspondent) Penang, July 6. ''["HE Rotary Club, to justify Its existence, must explore avenues by which it may bsof public service. We have made an excellent start in that o'irection with our boys' club and other144 words
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130 1939-07-07 14 TiHE annual meeting of the Sinhalese Association, Singapore, was held at the Club House of the Association. The report and accounts, which were approved and adopted, shewed a successful year. The election of office-bearers for the coming year resulted as follows:— President. Mr. P. E. Perera:130 words
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470 1939-07-07 14 Criticism Of Foreign Companies Bangkok, July S. ONE surprising result of the indecision m the Siam oil situation here is that the consumer is paying more. Firewood has risen m sympathy: whereas formerly firewood cost four ticals a hundred pieces, it m row470 words
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Article108 1939-07-07 14 <From Our Own Cjrr^jj) nd.nt' Batu Gajah, July 4. IDUYONG, a former poli.~f constable, with wilfully uslns a; g?iiuii:; a lal.se certilU-at wil ror.victed to a fine of $25 or a month's Imprisonment, by Che Pswu Tr!i, the Kmmpar Magistrate. This was a sequel to Buyong ipplyhij108 words
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Advertisement26 1939-07-07 14 S LUX LA THERS ANP J^f /^^tPHH /iVASHES IN A PEYJ MOMENTS )f^vN^] \fej|gif ipili XIX U4 74 t£VE» HOI lOK. rout SUMI ICHT, LIMITTO. ENOLAMO.26 words
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Advertisement70 1939-07-07 14 £W*fl4-one quality the world over jiijH«r e ,et visived. I I^Q f >^4 MHot dimatti or colam JH 'A'. In wh«iev«r stnnge H f country you buy one of ihcfxtntltir /S^fcit— tf .y H> JM Hired psckcti or lini, you c«n couni JM lon the cigirelie you ltffht up being70 words
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Article, Illustration471 1939-07-07 15 PROVINCIAL GOVERNMENT PROVIDES KMf FAMILIES OF THESE WARRIORS Kweilin (Kwangsi). ]M()KK than ,00.000 men have left Kwanssi Province to join 1 the war since the hostilities began two years ago. More soldiers are being trained. Acting upon an order issued by Central471 words
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Article421 1939-07-07 15 New Status* For Bombed j Emergency Capital FOLLOWING the recent Japanese aerial raids on j Chungking. a Government mandate was Issued placing the city cf Chungking under the direct control of the Central Government. By the elevation of this city to the status- of peel*] municipality the421 words
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Article618 1939-07-07 15 Many Memorable Sights On Way Chungking. MO student of Chinese geography and sociology who wishes to come to Chungking should fail to travel over the 1,110 kilometre Kunming Chungking highway, for the bus trip between the two cities is replete with memorable sights. The trip may618 words
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Article75 1939-07-07 15 London, Ju\j 6. \fICE-Adm. Guy Royle has been j appointed Lord Commissioner cf the Admiralty and Chief of Supplies and Transport from Sept. 15, m su-rces-1 sion to Rear-Adm. Geoffrey Arbuthnott. Rear-Adm. Arbuthnott will become Commander-in-Chief of the America and West Indies Station m succession to75 words
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Article52 1939-07-07 15 Hankow, July It i.s r?ported that the Japanese have arrested and are detaining a Briton. C Wlnterbottom, chief officer of a British merchantman "for insulting behaviour." Neither the British Consulate- nor the shipowners are aware of the arrest, but j Wintcrbottom has not returned to the52 words
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Advertisement56 1939-07-07 15 I TOOK silev, purnt y KZLs)'* Doctor* h*Te rvrruxd. A-kthem inlhc t>!'>l':f]U, nu.-iinj homes, r.y they uk 1-hf n- Oul€ktt aiMi ai>. BtcuK it Jtnkrj Si f eft for »ith u>mc power at the urinAru cc came cf your suffrrii*, M E«u«v. nc a br.ni,> re :.c run, romfrK NERVE56 words
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Advertisement170 1939-07-07 15 I I Models Fn I f p-^^J^^ 4it Sizes <r4—^~J^ 's^Q 4P^ W^-^kw t\^. af^ "■"fc "W"^ "W A T I DISPLAY I Uk y SIN OUR LADIES' SALON JTOMORROWJ BI«K3|mB MfjA WS >WE CORDIALLY INVITE YOU j that* w> Jm Wm Am tk j A GREAT SHOW /M U^Jk^170 words
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Article470 1939-07-07 16 Meeting Of Chamber Of Commerce New York. THE India Chamber of Commerce of America, Inc. celebrated recently its first anniversary, with a banquet held at the Ceylon-India Inn, New York City, attended by prominent businessmen, Indian as well as American. Besides the officers of the470 words
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Article128 1939-07-07 16 German Expedition's Programme Calcutta, June 26. THE well-known German sciantlst- explorer, Dr. W. Fletchner, who has been carrying on- magnetic survey work m Central Asia and India for the past 35 years, proceeded to Bombay recently to meet two of his scientist assistants coming from Germany,128 words
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Article83 1939-07-07 16 Programme Adopted At Bombay Bombay. June 28 THE first All-India Forward Bloc conference concluded here adopting ths programme of the Bloc In the i form of a resolution. Freeing th? Congress from the ln- v OC6 of Fitted Interest! and domination cf Ccngress Ministries; democratising nod83 words
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478 1939-07-07 16 Representation To Simla By Chamber Of Commerce Rangoon, July 1. "THE Governor of Burma accorded 1 an Interview this morning to a deputation of Indian gentlemen representing the following Associations The Burma Indian Chamber of Commerce, The Burma Indian Association, The Nattukottai Chettiars' Association, and478 words
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Article57 1939-07-07 16 Ranchl. June 29. Fis understood that It has been decided to set up an inter-provincial ad interim committee with a view to formulating proposals regarding the constitution and functions of the interprovinclal Ganges River Commission for Bihar, Bengal ana the United Provinces In order to deal57 words
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68 1939-07-07 16 Jaipur. June 28. REASONABLE security of tenure for all cultivators m Jaipur and Introduction throughout the State of fixed cash rates for a term of years are the advantages expected to accrue from the settlement operations that have been m progress m the State for68 words
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64 1939-07-07 16 Karachi, June 29. THE Sind Government has appointed a committee of prominent educationists to examine the V/ardha and Vidyamr.ndir cducationr.l schemes. The Minister of Education, Mr. Peer Elahi Bu:c. will be tlie chairman of the Trivandrum, June 26 A number of bills which s;c': to64 words
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Article125 1939-07-07 16 Prohibition Reform Appreciated London. •T*HE British Temperance League at its recent conference passed the following resolution: 'This conference sends greetings to the Nationalist party of India and conveys warm congratulations on Its efforts for prohibition of drink and drugs." The resolution also urges upon all citizens125 words
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Article62 1939-07-07 16 Punjab Government's Decision Lahore. June 28 THE Punjab Government has announced its decision to bring Section 4 to 7 of the Indian States Protection Act into force throughout the Province for one year. These sections will enable District Magistrates to keep a check on objectionable speeches62 words
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63 1939-07-07 16 61nu i ALL foreigners entering India will be required to produce passports or other proof of identity or. cit t .nd under the Resistration of Foreigners Rules which will come Into effect from July 1. Among those exempt from registration are persons in the service63 words
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Article16 1939-07-07 16 Karachi, July 1. IT Is understood that Premier Allabuksh will fly to England on July 10.16 words
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Article212 1939-07-07 16 Literacy Drive In The Punjab Lahore, June 28 EDUCATED prisoners m the Punjab gaols stand to get special remission of sentences if they educate a sufficient number of adult illiterate prisoners. This decision has baen made by the Punjab Government In pursuance of their policy for212 words
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Article148 1939-07-07 16 Patna 'Varsity's Move Not Popular? Lucknow. THE study of Sanskrit and Persian languas* s by Moulvies and Pandits of India wuh a view to evolving a common lai guage, as suggested by tin? Patna University in a circular, has not lound favoi.r with other Universities,148 words
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49 1939-07-07 16 THE Bombay Government has decided to lift the ban on the entry o! Arya SamaJ Jathas into Sholapur c;.strlct In view of the assurance gi\er lv the deputation of Arya Samaj leaders Ito co-operate v.-ith the Cknmmmwit m maintaining peace In BhoUpur49 words
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Advertisement224 1939-07-07 16 Uowdoesjne ProbtbV not ona In ten could |y /J»y. guest her real »ge. For, thinks to B l* Beans, her fgure Is still attractively slim— her complexion Jl fl**l«j— «nd she's as active and JB^^^^^^^^^^JjH tippy now as when sha was a (irf. RHMflfltf You, too, can look years younjer224 words
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Advertisement122 1939-07-07 16 TRIUMPH OF RADIO GRAMOPHONE ART. This magnificent Auto Radiogram will win the Instant admiration of the lover of faithfully-reproduced music and the connoisseur ot elegint furniture alike. Model 64 2. which has been designed and constructed specially for. Eastern markets, Is Lr^^L^^^B t i e fi rs to incorporate i122 words
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665 1939-07-07 17 Gestapo Ordered To Subdue All Signs Of Resistance THE arrival m Bohemia of Herr Himmler, head of the Gest- apo (Nazi Secret Police), and the ruthless reiffn of terror lie has estahlished are forcing ever larger numbers of Czechs to go info exMc,665 words
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Article282 1939-07-07 17 "South-West Africa's In The Union" /*REAT pij.nincnce Is being given u to the sp 'cch of Mr. O. Plrow, Minister of Defense at the "Bi-iley' 1 of the Lydenburg. T:ans\aal command, recently. Mr. Pirow made it clear that the defence of the Union included the282 words
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128 1939-07-07 17 p.SIRIAM VERNE, 19 year-old Amerl- can dancer who has appeared at halX-a-dozen "command performances" ince she appeared at one of Hitler's Chancellery parties, is going to Rome r.nd, on the Fuehrer's recommendation, may dunce for the Duce, according to the Daily E\pre.?-, Munich128 words
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103 1939-07-07 17 Zurich, July 5. CIR Walter Citrine m his presidential v address to the International Federation of Trade Unions at the annual congress which opened here today, referred to the problems of colonial territory and access to raw materials nnd said there could be noReuter - 103 words
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Article, Illustration64 1939-07-07 17 Next First Lord Of The Admiralty Mr. Winston Churchill, who was First Lord of the Admiralty at the outbreak of the Great War, is virtually certain of behig reappointed to that post shortly, according to London reports. He is seen here Iravinj the Guildhall with bis wife after the luncheon64 words
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Article100 1939-07-07 17 ABOUT 3,000 Canadians of German origin staged a sit-down strike as a protest against the stneing of the Horst Wessel" Nazi son? during a Ccrman-Cansdian Bund rally at Winnipeg organized by the Canadian branch cl Herr Bohle's organization fcr Nazis abroad to celebrate "German100 words
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Article309 1939-07-07 17 Hope Of Weakening British Policy /GERMANY welcomes any sign that Britain may be prepared to compromise and modify her present attitude towards the maintenance of the integrity of the European States potentially in danger, writes the Observer Berlin corres- pondent. But that dees not mean Germany309 words
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Advertisement23 1939-07-07 17 Brighten your sm le^BL with KOLYNOS M^ ;Lffcyj Kvj Fur brilliant, glistening tefth^Bj^fc^SU Q as sweet and fresh as the flowers— use Kolynos.23 words
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Advertisement217 1939-07-07 17 AQUASCUTUM RAINCOAT X X THE WEATHERPROOF WHICH HAS f. STOOD THE TEST FOU 85 YEARS 'J. d 8 v THE "FIELD p V jH B VcPst Mz&t of the finest Egyptian 0 iF. J cotton, and proofed through- jK out, these famous Raincoats >£* J". aie suitable for all ocuisions.217 words
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Article492 1939-07-07 18 119 To Take Part In Three Day Meeting ENTRIES for the Perak Turf Club's July meeting total 119, comprising 31 class I horses, 18 class I ponies, 16 class 4 horses and 54 class 2 horses. The meeting will be held over three days, Saturday July492 words
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Article107 1939-07-07 18 ■chtdol of the racing is: First Day: Horses class 1, divisions 1. 2 ;>nd 3. 5' L fur., horses class 2, divisions 1. 2. 3* 4 and 5. 6 fur. Second Day: Horses class 2, division 1, 2, 3 and 4, 55 l L fur., horses class107 words
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Article67 1939-07-07 18 Th^ knowing will represent th? Catholic Young Men's Association 1 against the New Life Badminton Party m a friendly match of four singles and thr?? doubles at the C.V.M.A. court, 50 Op'.iir Read tomorrow at 3 p.m.: G. V. Santhou, Paul Lim, E. C. Santhou, Stephen Chew. Louis67 words
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Article47 1939-07-07 18 I'layhis With tin. R. H. Blrlcy at the Garrison Golf Club's course. Mr. W. A. Bell holed out m one at the 4th hoi' 1 a distance of 130 yards. The men"s mcr.thly medal < stroke) for July will be played next Saturday and Sunday.47 words
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Article209 1939-07-07 18 S.C.R.C. Doubles Semi-Final DISPLAYING superior combination John Lim and Tan Huck Toe reached the final of the men's open doubles of the S.C.R.C. lawn tennis championship yesterday. They defeated Chin Kee Onn and Robert Chia In the semi-final 6—3, o—3. Both Lim and Huck Toe were at their best and209 words
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Article, Illustration303 1939-07-07 18 London, June 27. THREE records were set up at Mots- Pur Park on Saturday in the Southern championships and several other performances nearly merited that distinction. The best record of all was the 14m/i 23.2sec in which P. D. Ward (Archilles) won the three miles. He and303 words
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Article31 1939-07-07 18 In the first round of the Farrer Cup Competition played at the Farrer Park the Secretary/Treasurer XI beat the, Singapore Improvement Trust XI by one goal to nil.31 words
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Article80 1939-07-07 18 'THE Combined Services meet Johore at Johore Bahru today m the Malaya Cup competition. Although victory for the Services is fully anticipated. Johcre are sure to make a hard fight of it, and will have the advantage of playing on their own ground. The Combined Services80 words
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Article180 1939-07-07 18 ALTHOUGH the J.CJ3.A. could have scored more goals if their forwards bad taken less time In shooting, their victory of three -one over the Changl Civilians was a fair indication of play In the second division (B) soccer match on the J.C&JI. ground180 words
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Article63 1939-07-07 18 The following will represent the V.M.C.A. m a League football match against Excise Department on Tuesday, on the V.M.C A. ground (Anson Road) at 5 p.m.: Wee Aik Chan, M. Swyny, V. N. Pillay. G. J. Moxon, G. Ranatunga, H. Leigh. Mcßeath, C. E. T. Kite, S. Orton,63 words
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Article36 1939-07-07 18 The Le Mercier School will hold their sports at Jalan Besar Stadium today at 3 p.m. There will be a halfmile race for old pupils below 30. and a half-mile walking race for those over 30.36 words
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Article70 1939-07-07 18 (From Our Own Correspondent i Ipoh, July 6. THE PERAK STATE Malaya Cap soccer team to meet SeUngor on Saturday at Ipoh U: Poh Lee; Chooi Yooi. Gnan Lean, Marimuthu, Ec Eow, Shaw; Arshad, Slew Hoong, Hock Choon, Sinn Wah. Swee Mcnp. There are six70 words
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Article189 1939-07-07 18 rIE R.A. (Blakan Mati) yesterday defeated the RAF. (T) by four goals to two m their second division (a) fixture played at Blakan Matl. The Airmen rallied grandly m the; first half and had play confined for some time In the R.A. twenty-five. They scored two189 words
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Article17 1939-07-07 18 The RAF. (H.Q.) beat the Clerical Union by six goals to three on the C.U. ground yesterday.17 words
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Article232 1939-07-07 18 Table TennU CZABADOS, ex-world's table tennis *3 champion, suffered a second defeat In Malaya, last night this time at the hands of Fook Hin Chlew, the 1936 Hong Kong champion, who registered a convincing victory by three sets to one. Szabadcs and Kelen, the Hungarian232 words
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Article34 1939-07-07 18 At the sixth annual spurts to be held on July 21 on the Jalan Besar Stadium there will be a 220 yds. race ror Old Boys at about S p.m.34 words
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Article63 1939-07-07 18 A cricket match. Christian Brother./ Schools vs. Christian Brothers' Old Boys will be played tomorrow at 2 p.m. on the school ground. The following wilt represent the Old Boy:,: P. d'Almelda. D. Ess. G. Fernandez, K. T. 001, P. K. Baskaran. Chla Keng Kock. John Then. Dr.63 words
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Article25 1939-07-07 18 London, July 6. Essex beat Somerset by an Innings and 40 Somerset 127 and 137 (Peter smith five for 67). Essex 354.-Reuter.Reuter - 25 words
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Advertisement53 1939-07-07 18 New Stock c TENNIS RACKETS SLAZENGERS "FRED PERRY" $31.50 "ALL WHITE" $29.50 DON BUDGE "GHOST" $27.50 "PHANTOM" $27.50 SYKES "SHOCK PROOF" $25.00 AYRES "TOURNAMENT" $27.50 AYRES "MODEL T" $25.00 AYRES "R. C. L." $19.50 EMPIRE RACKETS AT 12.50 $17.50 All these Rackets are strung with Victor Imperial Gut. ROBINSON'S I53 words
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362 1939-07-07 19 Confident Displays In Semi-Final Ties London, July 6. £AY STAMMERS has at last won her way into a women's singles final at Wimbledon. By her victory today over Mrs. Fabyan (formerly Miss Sarah Palfrey), she earned the right to meet Alice Marble m the final. While362 words
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45 1939-07-07 19 London, July 6. Great Britain's Wrghtman Cup tennis team to meet the United States at Forest Hills on Aug. 25 and 26 is as follows: Kay Stammers, Mary Rardwick, Valeric Scott, Betty Nuthall (captain), Nina Brown, Mrs. nammersley. Reuter.Reuter - 45 words
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Article53 1939-07-07 19 ANOTHER SINGAPORENEGRI MATCH 'From Our Own Correspondent j Seremban, July Y. The Negri Ssmbllan Football Association is to approach the SJIFJI. to play a return friendly match between Negri and Singapore at S.ngapore on the Saturday after the Negrl-Jonor.-Malaya Cup match which takes place on a Friday of this month53 words
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Article81 1939-07-07 19 i From Our Own Correspondent) Seremban, July 7. S. Nakata, Negri Sembilan singles tennis champion, and Malayan veterans champion, retained his Negri Sembilan title today when he beat M. 1 Sakata 7—5 m the final set which was I played off today on the Sungel Ujons courts.81 words
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Article54 1939-07-07 19 London, July 6. L r. Karvey and Jock McAvoy meet at the White City Stadium m an open air b:ut on Monday for the world, British-Empire and British lighthcavyweight titles, over 15 rounds. Jack Dcyle and Eddie Phillips meet la a heavyweight contest over ten rounds enReuter - 54 words
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Article464 1939-07-07 19 Henley London, July 6. THE weather was again uncertain for the Henley regatta today, being alternately sunny and show-j cry. A southerly head wind and choppy water persisted m hampering the rowers. The stream was fairly strong. In the heats for the Grand Challenge Cup464 words
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Article, Illustration300 1939-07-07 19 (Fro*-:-. Our Own Correspondent) Seremban. July 7. I. E. EDMONDS, the Netfri Sembilan fast bowler, who has been scoring consistently of late, made 71 runs today at Port Dickson when the King George Fifth School of Sere mban defeated the Malay Regiment m a300 words
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Article, Illustration20 1939-07-07 19 "Bunny" Austin m play against J. Asboth (Hungary) on the Centre Court at Wimbledon. Austin toon.20 words
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Article102 1939-07-07 19 (From Our Own Correspondent) Seremban, July 7. The Negri Sembilan Club beat the Nllal Club by two matches to on? In the inter-club Chang Seng Long Cup tennii competition, played en Mm courts of the Negri Sembilan Club at Seremban. The results (N.S. Club pli102 words
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Article81 1939-07-07 19 I Results of the mixed foursomes heir] by the Kinta Club, Batu Gajah, are: Miss Scott Young and W. 8. Paterson 43-10-33; Mrs. R. A. Duncan and N. S. Urquhart 54—15 30; Mrs. Calvert and Buchanan 4R 11 36.;: Mrs. Buchanan and Calvert 58—14 44: Mrs. Pitt81 words
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Article297 1939-07-07 19 Surprises At St. Andrews T London, July 6. HE failure to qualify of Lawson Little, who after returning a wretched score of 79 yesterday recorded 80 today, was the surprise of the British Open £o)f championship to date. Little is a former British and American297 words
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Article34 1939-07-07 19 Soccer Malaya Cup Combined Services vs. Johore, at Johore. Cricket I n t c r o I I r c <■ match at Medical College Union ground. Medical College vs. Raffles College.34 words
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Article166 1939-07-07 19 (From Our Own Correspondent) Seremban, July 7 By defeating the Malay Regiment 3 0 at Port Dickson yestrrday. me Negrl Sembilan Chines? Recreation Club made sure of winning the Negrt Sembilan Football Association Leaguo shield tills season. The Chinese have been only beaten once ind166 words
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Article, Illustration124 1939-07-07 20 Picture above shows the Duke of Kent inspecting a guard of honour of Air Defenr* Cadets, during a visit to Doncaster last week. On the right, the Duchess of Gloucester chats with women members of National Service movements, at Hatfleld Park. The Duke124 words
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