The Straits Times, 25 September 1939
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Title Section26 1939-09-25 1 The Straits Times SINGAPORE, MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 1939. WGL'S FINAL EDTN. PRICE 5 CENTS The Straits Times SINGAPORE, MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 1939. PRICE :> IEM.s 18 PACES26 words
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Advertisement90 1939-09-25 1 Sm MIEN CHON6 SMART TAILORING *t 'oloman St. Singapore. -i'lione 4810- m m T ccncl II V 1 V CONCRETE tiw^ M At X D I Eli I 1 h W9m Stocked in the following sizes: 5/31 an* 7/5 cubic feet, with j &»^»WR^^^AJZ^JL^^jJ^PtB and without power loadins. ■HHHBHHIHBBHHHHHBmHHH )lii>90 words
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Advertisement7 1939-09-25 1 SINGAPORE, 140 CECIL ST. CPHONE 547 1f.7 words
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Advertisement151 1939-09-25 1 I STAPLES MATTRESS *lKeJinest flatttvss made JJERFECT REST and SLEEP. ffoKfl 0/ Lingering Luxury because the silken silence and CORRECT support of the Staples Mattress brings about complete relaxation of the musilcs which causes AUTOMATIC relaxation of the nerves. Staples Mattresses are protected by 7 patents and are constructed entirely151 words
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Advertisement75 1939-09-25 1 for PERFECT STYLES n ORESSMAXING READYMADcS Call at MADAME PAGE'S SALONS 13. Battery Road, Singapore. HOTEL MAJESTIC Kuala Lumpur. KUALA LUMPUR 25, JAVA ST CPHONE 3683). DEUVfRY EVERYTHING FOR EVERYBODY Vans leave on Weekdays at 5.15 a.m. with Bread, Milk Ice I „9.15 All Supplies 2.45 p.m. Z —do 6.3075 words
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Advertisement718 1939-09-25 2 Baby boy stillborn to Dotty Laura, wife of S. V. Barlow, at the General Hospital, Singapore, Sept. 23. MCHOLAS— SMITH.— On September 23,1 1939 at St. Andrew's Cathedral. Singapore, ERIC PRETZ FAIRLEY, second son of the late Dr. F. W. NICHOLAS and Mrs. C. NICHOLAS of Singapore to ISABELLA KATHLEEN.718 words
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Advertisement581 1939-09-25 2 FOR SALE FOR SALE CONORD PETROL PUMPING SETS, stationary and portable, for watering and elevating, irrigation and drainage. Apply The East Asiatic Co, Ltd. Engineering Department, Singapore. Telephone 5321. HOUSES FLATS, TO LET TO LET. 7 Upper Wilkle Road. Apply Meyer Brothers. TO LET well furnished modem house. Furniture 2581 words
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Advertisement403 1939-09-25 2 BUSINESS PREMISES TO LET GODOWN TO LET. Immediate entry portion of Ist floor and whole of 2nd floor Nos. 25 it 26 Damar Road, facing Singapore River. Apply Zehnder Brothers, 22C. Chulia Street. Tel. 624 C. TO LET Offices from $ZS each In WINCHESTER HOCSE and Store at 33Ce Balestier403 words
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Advertisement656 1939-09-25 2 PUBLIC NOTICES NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS. Construction of the First Section of the New Government Offices at Ipoh. Contractors are informed that the Tender Notification relating to the above work is withdrawn. R. E. PITT, Resident Engineer, 1.R.5., Ipoh Ipoh, Sept. 21, 1939. CABLE WIRELESS LIMITED. (Incorporated In England) G. L.656 words
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Advertisement961 1939-09-25 2 AUCTION NOTICES BY ORDER OF THE CUSTODIAN OF ENEMY PROPERTY. IMPORTANT AUCTION SALE THE STOCK-IN-TRADE AND FURNITURE OF SCHMIDT CO COMPRISING:—. 1 Leltz Epidiascope (complete l Original Premier schmider Dental chair with head rest cover, l short wave therapy apparatus, "Brcvella" 6-12 meter, i Dental X-ray apparatus "Super Dens" (complete),961 words
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Advertisement424 1939-09-25 3 P. 0. BRITISH INDIA AND APCAR LINE. (Incorporated In England > PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL S.N. Co. MAUL PASSENGER AND CARGO SERVICES Owing to the uncertainty regarding the actual date of arrival and departure of the Company's steamers due to the outbreak of hostilities list of Sailings is suspended for the424 words
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Advertisement311 1939-09-25 3 SHIPPING ANNOUNCEMENTS Incorporated in Japan) GENERAL PASSENGER AGENTS FOR CUNARD WHITE STAR LTD. TO EUROPE VIA AMERICA Through fares Singapore to North America, to Europe via America and Round Tours in the Pacific quoted in U.S. on application. To California from the Orient via Honolulu. ASAMA MARU leave Hongkong Oct.311 words
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Advertisement798 1939-09-25 3 LUXURIOUS ONE-CLASS MCTORSHIPS Cabins with Private Bath Excellent Cuisine To: MARSEILLES, LONDON, ROTTER- I A r a T VF rottkroam ANI» DAM AND COPENHAGEN To PAI^STINE, ROTTERDAM AND SELANDIA Sept. 28 COPENHAGEN BORINOIA Oct. 17 PANAMA* abt. Fept. 25 LALANDIA Nov. 7 INDIA Oct. 7 JUTLANDIA Nov. 28 SLAM Oct.798 words
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Advertisement431 1939-09-25 3 MANSFIELD CO., LTD, Ocean liuilding, Collyer Quay, Singapore Tel. 5151 Chartered Bank Building, Penang Tel. 136'J BLUE FUNNEL LINE. Owing to the outbreak of hostilities the arrival and departure dates of the company's vessels are uncertain. The best services possible are being maintained to United Kingdom Ports and Havre, also431 words
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14 1939-09-25 4 Costs Rise Due To Expenditure On Manuring14 words
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6 1939-09-25 4 FRASER COMPANY LIST OF CURRENT DIVIDENDS6 words
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Article52 1939-09-25 4 HOME football crowds were strictly controlled on Saturday and averaged 4,000 at each centre. All is now set for ait early resumption of competitive matches on a regional basis. London clubs have agreed to form a league and the other regions are likely to follow. Results of Saturday's52 words
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13 1939-09-25 4 MOTOR LOSS RATIO MORE THAN 75 PER CENT,13 words
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Article56 1939-09-25 4 1,284,923 Tons Shipped In Eight Months IN August Japan received 211,343 tons ot iron ore from Malaya of winch 47.553 tons were produced in Johore, 20,900 tons in Kelantan and 142.800 tons in Trengganu. Total shipments for the eight months are 1,284,923 tons, all56 words
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Article70 1939-09-25 4 Bloemfontein. TTVVO hundred and eighty-seven double stars have been discovered so far this year by Prof. R. A. Rossi ter, Director of the Lamont-Huswy Observatory here. One of these newiy-ciiscovered binary systems, he said in an interview here was 15,000,000,000 miles from the earth! I.ast April Prof. Rossiter70 words
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Advertisement133 1939-09-25 4 K« J?f I* Ij« ML (Royal Neth. Ind Airways) SINGAPORE SAIGON HONGKONG IN TWO DAYS MONDAY dep. 12.30 SINGAPORE arr. 16.40 SAIGON TUESDAY dep. 6.00 WEDNESDAY arr. 12.10 HONGKONG for passage Phone 7856 3/1, Cotlyer Quay or apply to any Booking Agency. [11 BEER at its BEST 1 Sttt Agents133 words
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Advertisement53 1939-09-25 4 wlw*i#i i W£m PULLEY block Irlvl -*1 yf #i 2O TON CAPACITY \jsJsM* fl^^^k^ W Mounted on Hall Bearings i* lfjSr%il% Solid Steel casing L.,......,;.:.... Ft „,f?^;*LJ.H ....■>^,.-^,.^J Heavy Steel Hand Piain Wheel ADMIRALTY QUALITY LOAD CHAIN SHORT HEAD ROOM BMcALISTER Co., Limited. Incorporated in Straitt Settlements Spore, Kuala Lumpur.53 words
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Article415 1939-09-25 5 Shares Steady With Firm Undertone < r I I;ir.i;:-i) (.:;;eipondent) Cin2-?pore. Sept. 25. IJOTHINa rt inter?.-, has occurred ma tiir* to afTcci local o;; r iii I.'ew Vo:l; en Saturday was ic-d to bo slight!? easier and a.l the I. Son ir-arkjts were c:os?d. The New CV^l:415 words
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106 1939-09-25 5 CTOCKS oi tin-ore on mines in the *■> F.M.S. at the end of August totalled 14.403 tons, equivalent to 10,875 tons of tin metal assuming a tin content of 75.5 per cent. This compares with maximum stocks of tin-ore permitted by the106 words
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Article38 1939-09-25 5 A TOTAL of 6,461 tons of bauxite, the ore from which aluminium is made, were shipped from Malaya in August, states the monthly bulletin of statistics relating to the mining industry. Manganese-ore shipments in August totalled 4.170 tons.38 words
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Article25 1939-09-25 5 FUTURE QUOTATIONS No. IX R.S.S. on Registered tender Tone of Market:—Easier. Latest Cable London, closed. New York, 21 V> cts.25 words
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Article27 1939-09-25 5 PRODUCTION of oil in Brunei in August totalled 64,390 tons, bringing total production in the eight months of this year to 437,108 tons27 words
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102 1939-09-25 5 Saturday's Wall Street Quotations •"THE copyright in this service is 1 owned by FRASER and COMPANY, sharcbrokcrs, and THE STRAITS TIMES PRESS LTD. The quotations may not be reproduced without the written permission of the joint owners. New York, Sept. 23. THE following quotations were those ruling when the Stock102 words
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Article26 1939-09-25 5 Tha following are the exchange i rates this morning according to the daily circular issued by the Hong Kong and Shanghai Banking Corporation SELLING BUYING26 words
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75 1939-09-25 5 TTHE total labour force employed in European and Chinese mines in the P.M S. at the end of August was 46,639, compared with 57,663 at the end of December last and 85,675 at the end of January last year. The total number of tin75 words
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Advertisement164 1939-09-25 5 UID THE SCALP OF DANDRUFF WITH THIS NEW ANTISEPTIC. One tablespoonful of G.G. Germicide to a pint of water makes a lotion which if massaged into the scalp will free the scalp from dandruff and keep it perfectly clean and free from irritation. Rinse thoroughly after use. Obtainable from Chemists164 words
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Advertisement240 1939-09-25 5 19-2 S. CECIL STKfctT. SINGAPORE. Telephone. Manager's Office 4512 Exchange Oept. 4513 General Office 15H Cable Address:— ••PBOVINBANK." Bead Office. SIUCHOW PAID-UP CAPITAL ICh.) S 10.0W.000 RESERVE FUNDS 12.0 M.000 TOTAL ASSETS (anprox.) SIOB.OtC.MJ Board oj Directors: X. L. SOONG TSENG YANG II C. KOO CHAN YIU WOON. KAI CHAN240 words
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Advertisement186 1939-09-25 5 BANK OF CHINA Incorporated in Cliiiu^ by Special Charter) IS, Cecil Street. Sin^m^orc Tele»ho««: Man» t er s Office CIM a Sub-Manager's Office 611J a. Exch.injti Dept. 6111 General Oiftft MS.: 9 C»b!e Address: "CHIiNGKIJO." P«M Up Capital Ch. 40,»O8.W«.O J Reserve Funds In excess Ch. S.^OO.OO'" 30 Total Assete186 words
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Advertisement221 1939-09-25 6 "A picture of absorbing interest with plenty of thrills and suspense." —THE PEOPLE. ALHAMBRA- 3.15, 6.15 9.15 A startling human film drawn from the pares of Great War History! BARRY H BARNES SOPHIE J^^^^^^^***^ ia#*\ Produced by CHARLES EATON d*h»~4 M P\J Ivor McLaren ANDREW OSBORNE hCtnlu L^l .<-^ FRANK221 words
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Advertisement173 1939-09-25 6 GENERAL^ ELECTRIC BEAUTY- ECONOMY- UTILITY Three Hirh-L:ghls diistinffuishing all G-E REFRIGERATORS RELIABILITY SUPERIORITY taken fu.- granted years ii-o. M?d;-!s on liow at -j.. Hi.Tifs Place, Sinsapare. Extraordinary! Beautiful! Most Astounding Spectacle Ever Presented! THE MOON COMES DOWN TO EARTH NEW WORLD 'FAIRIES OF THE MOON' Takes Pride To Present It173 words
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Advertisement176 1939-09-25 6 PAVILION LAST NIGHT 6.15 9.15 H^HG IHIS SON WORSHIPPED HIM AS A V FALLEN HERO! 1 IHIS CONSCIENCE CONDEMNED "T"" m HIM AS A COWARD! NEW UNIVERSAL PRESENT FREDDIE BARTHOLOMEW I JACKIE COOPER IN I "MAN'S HERITAGE" WITH HENRY HULL— TIM HOLT— AND* DEVINE THE LONDON CRITICS ARE ALL PRAISING176 words
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Advertisement362 1939-09-25 6 TO-DAY at .he CAPITOL 3.15 615 915 At Last it's here RKO-Radio's Exciting Adventure story of an amazing voyage Packed A MAD LOTS GAME h ON A MUTINY SHIP! Thrills Roaring, bull-jawed stokehold t boss and s«a- *°&&tk<£& "filjhlinjjeach I 'A^l. Aiß lwP*'£W^l X other lor the m|^| f^s X362 words
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378 1939-09-25 7 "Allies' War Objectives Have Already Been Made Known" London, Sept. 24. A SEMI-OFFICIAL statement has been issued in Paris, commenting on Signor Mussolini's address to Fascist leaders, in which he declared that the "real clash" in Europe might yet be avoided. The statement affirmsReuter - 378 words
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Article70 1939-09-25 7 Istanbul. Sept. 24. THE report that Italy is withdraw- j ing surplus troops from the Dodecanese Islands, although still unconfirmed in responsible quarters has produced a favourable impression states an Ankara telegram. Followine the Greco-Italian agreement to withdraw troops from the Albanian frontier, this reported actionReuter - 70 words
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Article78 1939-09-25 7 Chungking, Sept. 24. T*HE recapture of Kaoan, a strate- gically important centre about 40 miles south west of Nauchang, the Japanese occupied capital of Kiangsi. is claimed in Chinese dispatches from the front. Kaoan was stated to have been retaken at dawn on Sept. 22Reuter - 78 words
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Article23 1939-09-25 7 Kweilin, Sept. 24. FORTY-SEVEN Chinese mechanics from Slam have arrived at Kweilin, the Kwangsi provincial capital. They will start work Immediately. —Central News.23 words
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Article109 1939-09-25 7 Eves On Oilfields Of Rumania London, Sept. 24. rIE Russian position In the Polish oilfields and the barrier on Rumania's frontier evokes much speculation regarding Germany's oil resources. It Is known that German experts have calculated that she will need 16,000,000 to 18,000,000 tons annually inReuter - 109 words
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Article77 1939-09-25 7 Germans Prepare For Air Raids London, Sept. 24. D EPORTS have reached Brussels from j Berlin that black-out regulations) in the Reich, especially in Western Germany, are still being very strictly j enforced. This is thought to reflect the increasing fears of British and French air raids on Germany. TheReuter - 77 words
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59 1939-09-25 7 Shanghai, Sept. 24. UNQUALIFIED support for the Wang Ching-wei peace movement and the j New Central Government to be short- ly organised with Wang at the head, is j pledged in statements issued by the "Reformed Government" in Nanking and the "Provisional Government" in Peiping,Reuter - 59 words
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160 1939-09-25 7 London, Sept. 24. 'THE British Expeditionary Force in France is still in the stage of moving up to positions and Is concentrating preparatory to going into action, writes an eye-witness with the force. Meticulous c?.re is being taken to conceal the exact whereaboutsReuter - 160 words
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Advertisement341 1939-09-25 7 HOTELS \'m VH Il^S Erll btl B^bm X rfl IL^^l lL To-night Cocktail Dance 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. DINNER DANCE (informal) 9.45 to midnight C\B\ItET— TAP ANO CHARACTER DANCING THE PLAZA BOYS A BRUNETTE Dinner S3. Non-diners $1. Oct. sth Charity flight Special Dtaaer, Dince ami Cabaret in aid341 words
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Advertisement291 1939-09-25 7 A Magnificent Film in the air-cooled luxury of the Cathay. B^ t^ "alkxander^ Singapore ll\ MX Jj I KORDA Jl A ■^■■1^ A~\l A- E. W. Maion"s M foflilw^P^ THE Cinema. F OUR wM FEATHERS %£m^h V\ IH TECHNICOLOR Mk^P^\||| "A grand piece of S E A 1 %f highly-coloured291 words
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505 1939-09-25 8 Since the conclusion of the BerlinMoscow non-aggression pact, a great deal has been written on the subject of Hitler's real feelings toward Russia and the Russians. His thunderous denunciations of Communism and all its works have been quoted freely,505 words
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Article138 1939-09-25 8 Seventy Years Ago (From the Straits Times files of 1869). •T*HE laying of the submarine cable between Suez and Bombay is now almost completed, and telegraphic communication between England and India will soon be placed on a more satisfactory basis. The successful laying of the cable,138 words
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Article74 1939-09-25 8 The Straits Times receives many more letters than can be published in the space available. Accordingly brief, concise letters stand a better chance of selection and prompt publication than long ones. Letters exceeding 250 words are unlikely to be published at the present time. When letters are typed, double-spacing will74 words
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Letters To The Editor
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Letter77 1939-09-25 8 To the Editor of the Straits Times Sir,— May I place the following suggestions before cinema proprietors, distributors of films, employees in cinemas and any one connected with cinemas in Malaya:— (1) One night's gross takings to be contributed to a Christmas Fund for the widows and77 words
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Letter70 1939-09-25 8 To the Editor of the Straits Times Sir,— Now Hitler is in a very difficult position. He must either prepare to face the combined armies of Great Britain and France, or give back Poland to the Poles. If he selects the former he knows perfectly well that he70 words
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Letter52 1939-09-25 8 To the Editor of the Straits Timer. Sir,— The option of giving loans rests i with the lender, be he a chettiar, a jaga, or anybody else. To ask the British Government to introduce legislation in this matter is sheer nonsense. Yours, etc., K. S. SEN. Singapore,52 words
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Letter38 1939-09-25 8 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir. Why not bring back retired men to take the place of younger ones who could be released for active service Yours, etc., OLD STAGER. N.S., Sept. 21.38 words
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Letter219 1939-09-25 8 Let Skilled Manufacturers Do The Work To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir.— May I have my little say about knitting? Ever since the knitting idea for our fighting services was launched. I have heard so many uncomplimentary remarks about the usefulness of knitted garments supplied by enthusiastic219 words
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Letter247 1939-09-25 8 Separation That Is "Just Too Bad" To the Editor of the Straits Times Sir.— With reference to the letter of Wife of a Volunteer appearing in your issue of Sept. 22, a wife should surely realize when her husband becomes a volunteer what his position must be when247 words
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Letter183 1939-09-25 8 Prices Advanced Day After War Began To the Editor of the Straits Times Sir,— •Housekeeper's" letter en the above subject has been read with interest and Nestles reply. Admitted, the U.S.A. dollar has appreciated, but lv>w p.re we to reconcile the fact that prices were increassd the morning183 words
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Letter87 1939-09-25 8 To the Editor of the Straits Times Sir, Yesterday, replying to "Still a Neutral" you quoted once more that the present war Is being waged against the Nazi regime and not against the German people. As a son of a country which is, for the third time87 words
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Article, Illustration14 1939-09-25 8 A Little Light Relief— No. 3 "Oh Please don't ffve me any more flowers."14 words
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Advertisement473 1939-09-25 8 Attractive Blakelite case, 5x7 inches, luminous dial. Electric movement (AC) $12.— 1 day striking movement 7.50 1 alarm 1. i BOOKS WORTH READING THINGS WHICH MUST SHORTLY COME TO PASS. A. J. Pollock. This book answers the question many are asking today. "Has the Bible anything to say as to473 words
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Advertisement70 1939-09-25 8 SITUATION VACANT? THE JOB HUNTER'S GUIDE by D. J. Murphy. This most useful guide book is not only for tho-c who are unfortunately out of employment, but also apply with equal emphasis to the man who is trying to better himself. Price 60c. per copy or 65c. Post Free. G.70 words
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Article64 1939-09-25 9 Oslo. Sept. 25. THE Swedish cargo boat Ger1 trud Bratt (1,510 tons) was sunk by a German submarine yesterday off the south coast of Norway. The crew took to the boats and landed safely. It is thought the U-boat was assisted by a plane. Reuter. Two64 words
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Article151 1939-09-25 9 NEW ZEALAND 'S BIG GESTURE Offer Of One Division In Empire's Cause London, Sept. 25. AN offer by New Zealand of a divi- &ion of troops to help in the j Empire's cause was made known in London last night. In announcing the offer, Mr. M. J. Savage, the Prime151 words
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Article, Illustration43 1939-09-25 9 It is believed in London that Germany will try to break through either Belgium or Holland in order to attack France. Meanwhile, the Belgians have fully manned their border defences, and picture shows a concrete frontier post with a machine-gun turret on top.43 words
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Article30 1939-09-25 9 Chungking. Sept. 25. A DENIAL that Chungking was asso- elated in the recent peace talks with Japan is contained in an official statement issued here— Reuter.Reuter - 30 words
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45 1939-09-25 9 London, Sept. 24. MR. G. S. SZLUMPER, general manager of the Southern Railway, and senior railway transport officer of the British Army throughout the last war, has been appointed Director-General of Transportation and Movements at the War Office —Reuter.Reuter - 45 words
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Article24 1939-09-25 9 The death occurred yesterday of the Jutland hero, Rear-Adm. Hon. E. B. S. Bingham. V.C, at the age of 57, reports Reuter from London.Reuter - 24 words
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574 1939-09-25 9 Hitler Said To Have Been Subjected To Heavy Pressure By Stalin London, Sept. 24. THE Soviet-German communique on the Polish partition, published on Friday night in Moscow, is considered by French and neutral commentators to make it dear that Russia has taken theReuter - 574 words
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Advertisement74 1939-09-25 9 J3j&& MODERN (iyftrL BEAUTIFUL ft €w'4?i& </ftTT WEDDING lit- presents I VY U WiU Hnd them Qt \I IJ 1/ V Little s. An unrivalled 'U I (1/ range at really moderaio '.&L-LJ prises. ~^^te~^^^^l^^^K ?A^^| IBB& aR^S .ffißSw BmS A f\ > /^ls.^? A specially trained staff (s^^3(<~%\ "^^nXA74 words
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845 1939-09-25 10 Carrying On As Usual At Trafalgar Square PROBLEMS OF WOMEN WHO ARE HOME ON LEAVE (Tid n Ov Own Correspondent) London, Sept. 8. MALAYANS in Britain whether retired, or on leave or here as students are hastening to offer themselves for service in the fighting845 words
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86 1939-09-25 10 THE GOVERNOR and Lady Thomas, accompanied by ti-.e Private Secretary and Aid?-cle-cam'i. will leave Singapore for Pemng on Thursday morning by the j.s. Kedah. Sir Shenton Is to unveil the re rntljerected statue at Fort Cornwalns of Capt. FrancU Light, founder of Penang. The86 words
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Article227 1939-09-25 10 Cinema Broadcasts Loudspeakers DKOADCAST for the first time in Singapore amusement parks, as I well as in certain cinemas, the Governor's speech (reported on Page 11) attracted much attention throughout Malaya last night. Over 1,000 people at the Capitol and Pavilion theatres heard the relay of227 words
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363 1939-09-25 10 'THE following is the second list of contributions promised or received by the Singapore Indian section of the Malaya Patriotic Fund Previously -acknowledged $17,125. Khan Sahib Mohamed/ Amln $1,000; Mohamed Ib~»him $550; Mohamed Zuber $300; S. Q-nauihte $151; M. A. Ghani $100; Dr.363 words
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Article, Illustration61 1939-09-25 10 Several hundreds of all types of Army vehicles took part In a big organised "move" in Essex recently. It was part of the exercises of the 4th Division, which began with a preliminary concentration In the Brentwood area of troops from Norwich and Colchester. Picture shows two men of the61 words
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222 1939-09-25 10 Legislative Council To Meet In Singapore To-mo-rrow lUEASURES to prevent profiteering by landlords are to be taken by Government to- morrow when a special meeting of the Legislative Council in Singapore presided over by the Governor, Sir Shenton Thomas, will consider the Rent Restriction Bill.222 words
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Article45 1939-09-25 10 fHE m.s. Oranje. which sailed from Amsterdam on her maiden voyage j on Sept. 5 and is travelling to Singapore via the Cape. Colombo. Sabang and Belwan-Dell, is expected to arrive in Singapore on Sunday, a day ahead Of schedule.45 words
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105 1939-09-25 10 (From Our Own Correspondent.! Penang. Sept. 24. AS a result a strike of coffee shoo employees today over working hours, the employars' families had In serve customers. No shops closed ov/lng to the strikp. The dacision to strike was reached following a demand by employees105 words
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Article52 1939-09-25 10 Man's Heritage." (With Freddie Bartholomew, Jackie Cooper. Andy Devine and Tim Holt. Universal. At the Pavilion. '"THIS is a very entertaining story of a boy's loyalty and courage in an American military college. The film i> well directed and the dialogue Is witty. A strong cast supports the52 words
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Article27 1939-09-25 10 THE Government of Johore has approved the use of Johore medical ambulance in case of accidents on the Singapore —Johore Road as far as Buhlt Pan Jang27 words
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Article75 1939-09-25 10 A NOTIFICATION In the Sarawai Government Gazette states that the landing ground. Kuching. Is a prohibited area and that no one may enter without a written permit signed by the Director of Public Works, the Secretary for Defence or the senior member of the R.A.F. on75 words
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Article20 1939-09-25 10 Mi. O. I.uca. workshop ar.d urvtct mana gar of Fiat 3 A returned to Stnga -ors last week from Java20 words
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161 1939-09-25 10 i From Our Ov/n Correspondent Kuala Luirpur, Sept. 2.1. rIE following are weight? for three racea for the second day of the Se'.angor Turf Club's Autumn meeting on Wednesday. Oct. 4.:— Ponies: class 2. divn. 1: 3. furs. Nightshade 9.04 Myanee 8.04 Little Charm161 words
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Advertisement203 1939-09-25 10 AMUSEMENTS! s;.\(;.\pOßt RAI i I ES lIOItL Dance 7 pjn. to o p.m. Dbtnvt c*; Dance (informal) 9 45 to bOdnlght. (-AKKKK iIILATRfc. GKILANG Son;; of Life a Hindustani Talkia 6. 15 9. 15. OKI M WORLD Cabaret 8. 31 p m to Midnight Olobe: Mind Your Own Business. Sky:203 words
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Advertisement53 1939-09-25 10 STRUCTURAL STEELWORK NEW JOWtBE GOVERNMENT OFFICES UNDER CONSTRUCTION Our technical Staif te at your disposal to j complete schemes, designs and estimates for every type of structure and for consultation //l on all structural problems. We use Steel, rolled in the British Empire i/ to British Standard specification, designed and53 words
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Article, Illustration550 1939-09-25 11 Stirring Broadcast Message To The Peoples Of Malaya GOVERNMENTS PLANS TO FIND MORE FARMERS FOR NEW PADILANDS THE defence of Singapore, Volunteers and civil liabilities, Malayan trade in wartime, food production, profiteering, r>nd the Malaya Patriotic Fund were among the subjects550 words
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214 1939-09-25 11 European Firm And Nails Moved Without Permit PROHIBITED GOODS SUPPLIED TO CHINESE IN IPOH (From Our Own Correspondent) Ipoh, Sept. 24. V S. MURRAY, manager of William Jacks and Co., IX># Ltd., Ipoh, was yesterday fined $750 by the Ipoh Magistrate under214 words
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Article251 1939-09-25 11 KEGENT OF JOHORE AND THE WAR 'TELEGRAMS exchanged between the High Commissioner, Sir Shenton Thomas, and the Regent of Johore .shortly before, and on the occasion of, the outbreak of war are published in a Johore Government Gazette. The High Commissioner, in a message to251 words
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78 1939-09-25 11 An artist from Czecho-Slovakia, Mr. B. Koci, is holding an exhibition of his sculpture at John Little's, opening on Thursday. One of the features of tho exhibition will be what Is claimed to be the only genuine deuth mask of Dr. Sun Vat78 words
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Article118 1939-09-25 11 GOVERNOR GERMAN GIRL'S DOLLS Request From Java For Shirley Temple" CIR Shenton Thomas ended his broad- east message to the peoples of Malaya "with a story which shows how the war hits us a!l A few days ago he received, he said, a letter from a little German girl who118 words
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107 1939-09-25 11 SUBSCRIPTIONS to {ho Chinese section of the Malaya Patriotic Fund to date total $06,000, mr.de up as follows The Oversea-Chinese Banking Corpn.. Ltd., $50,000 S. Q. V/nnf. F-. 5250, M< Ho Biscuit Factory Ltd., $1,000; Chop Thut Looiifr. S200; Mr. and Mrs. Tori Clnvre107 words
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Advertisement116 1939-09-25 11 Ha.' a. C% If *»»■s"■* W^ Vt A wi PTIHE first taste of these purely Canadian ■^^^■9L*f(29 Hi I S° UU P S will convince you of their fin« Hvtf'' Wjk. l U3 '''y an d delicious natural flavour. <^ AYLMER Soups are prepared front fresh. ■*5 Canadian vegetables in116 words
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Advertisement17 1939-09-25 11 TheirsmalLextra cost H is an investment in perfection §T6TE @PRgSS 555 CIGARETTES ARDATH TOBACCO^ CO., LTD., LONDON.17 words
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Article, Illustration145 1939-09-25 12 Peiping, Sept. 24. THE drive against British missionaries in North China continues. A group of the United Church of Canada missionaries arrived from North Hunan as well as Chinese Inland missionaries from Hantan, near the South Hopei border. The Anglican Mission has justReuter - 145 words
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Article75 1939-09-25 12 London, Sept. 24. pUBLIC interest in the Government publication of documents leading up i to the outbreak of war does not abate. The rate of 1,000 copies hourly was maintained again to-day and by noon stocks were exhausted. Queues were I formed at stationery offices andBritish Wireless - 75 words
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Article46 1939-09-25 12 Moscow, Sept. 24. JEWS, in proportion to their numbers, are represented on the local councils for selfadministration which have been set up in the White Russian and Ukranian areas of Poland occupied by the Red Army, according to the Moscow radio. Renter.Reuter - 46 words
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Article84 1939-09-25 12 Japan's New Foreign Minister Tokio. Sept. 24. ADMIRAL KiichL-aburo Nomuro has accepted the post of Minister for Foreign Affairs. Mr. Masayuki Tani. former Counsel- lor to the Japanese Embassy in Hsini king and later Minister-at-Large in j China, has been selected as Vice- Minister for Foreign Affairs in succession to84 words
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Article31 1939-09-25 12 London, Sept. 24. fhe death ts announced in London o-day of Mr. F. B. Simpson. Labour aember in the House of Commons for rVshton-undcr-Lyne.— Reuter.Reuter - 31 words
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Article77 1939-09-25 12 Panama. Sept. 24. AT the opening of the Pan-American Conference, at which 21 American Republics are represented, Dr. J. D. Arosemena, the President of Panama, said: "You have not come here to reform, destroy, enslave or dismember other nations or to prepare for domination over the tragic ruinsReuter - 77 words
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Advertisement128 1939-09-25 12 Qlostora. r First impression"; are important. A few unruly hairs can ruin the most carefully dressed coifrure. Glostora conquers unruly hair keeps every strand ir» place— odds sparkling lustre ♦o your hair. rmnwmlmTfrttl FOR LUSTROUb HAIR 4 AVi\ 2 \j/NjV/ FILLED WITH Ip HEINE'S BLEND Acwtv F. A. BARTHOLOMEUSZ LTD.128 words
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Advertisement248 1939-09-25 12 EYE EXAMINATIONS, EYEGLASSES, EXCLUSIVELY. Specializing. Ocular Muscle Anomi-.IU Wp Crossed Eyes. I^^^^^^ Intrica'c Visual J*2^ Problems. THOMPSON OPTICAL CO. Qualified Eyesight Specialists. 4, ARCADE BLDG.. 'PHONE 300.'. R. A. Thompson, Dr. of Ocular Seknce 35 years' European Clinical Experience. f ASHAMED Of MV J|TTtP| I PCWOER IN THIS pgl*illj<| strong248 words
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56 1939-09-25 13 Prolonged French Artillery Fire On The Siegfried Line London, Sept. 24. A FRENCH communique on the fighting on the Western front, issued this morning, states that numerous local attacks made by the enemy on French defence positions in the region of the Saar to56 words
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29 1939-09-25 13 London, Sept. 23. The casualty list of the aircraft carrier Courageous, which was sunk. by a German submarine, numbers 513 officers and men.— Reuter.Reuter - 29 words
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Article, Illustration38 1939-09-25 13 The King, wearing the uniform of a Marshal of the Royal Air Force, photographed with Sir Hush. Dowdinj,', Commander-in-chief of the Fighter Command, during- his visit to an R.A.F. station, a few days ago.38 words
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60 1939-09-25 13 Tokio, Sept. 24. A CCORDING to Domei, field dis- patches claim that approximately 60 Chinese divisions are threatened with annihilation as a result of the Japanese offensive on the borders of Hunan, Hupeh and Kiangsi provinces. Japanese troops are operating from Lake Tungting, 115 milesReuter - 60 words
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Article45 1939-09-25 13 London, Sept. 24. rIE King, who is spending a weekend at Windsor Castle, to-day visited troops of the Regular Army in a Berkshire barracks. He remained for more than an hour inspecting the various units at their training. British Wireless.British Wireless - 45 words
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Advertisement115 1939-09-25 13 CvJ Kff^^^ 1 'it 11;o] MLr r *^*'*Bi be i.ure that the refrigerator you M select is powered by the famous, U money-saving Polarsphere. ~M H _J W 1 Incorporating all the tried and i^H^ttfl B^^^^^t^; proved fundamental features I SW^^^^^>^ acquired by a quarter of a century 'M Hr^^^^r^p115 words
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Advertisement109 1939-09-25 13 REGULAR USE OF A "sji: W TOOTH PASTE Clears up unhealthy gums and makes the mouth sweet and fresh the gums firm, and gives your teeth a sparkling whiteness. tJ V M Mf MS Wk B f or Tteth and Gumt CHILDREN LOVE TO USE (fcMs DENTIFRICE FOR THEIR IVORY109 words
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Article297 1939-09-25 14 The Statesman On What India Must Do Calcutta. TTHIS la a struggle for a new world order. Sooner or later India will bo called on to play her part. Her task now, as we see It, is to use to the utmost the breathing297 words
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Article154 1939-09-25 14 Even Fresh Toddy Is Dangerous Jaffna. IF fresh toddy oontained about six per cent, alcohol Dr. R. M. Kennedy, the new director of the Manipay Green Hospital and of the McLeod Hospital, Inuvil, said that he would i».ot recommend its use by people whatever other doctors might154 words
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Article, Illustration12 1939-09-25 14 Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru and Generalissimo Chiang Kai-shek photo graphed at Chungking recently.12 words
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256 1939-09-25 14 appears, in view of India's responsibility which she will share with the British Government for the protection of certain strategic points, for the present as far as Singapore In the east and Aden and Egypt in the west. II troops from India are sent256 words
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Article36 1939-09-25 14 OWAMI Abhedananda, founder and president of the Ramakrishna Vedanta Society, and the only living direct disciple of ori Ramakrishna Paramahamsa, died in Calcutta early this month. The cremation took place at Belur.36 words
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Advertisement296 1939-09-25 14 PAR PAINTS FOR ALL PURPOSES. w.p.s. ic i X n^ European Lady *s^~^>^*^£~^yy' Writes: I i Bombay. I i. Jr<w —^y" ."V-S. '/f£* 1 have much pleasure In •n/*r^ -y^. v stating that since 1 have taken Okasa, my health has improved greatly. For the last two years 1 have296 words
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Advertisement104 1939-09-25 14 h I m a. ■I I J B m /f«/22w *lt m, >Mr //i/a-vNu *'-\.^Hi Ul^^^^^^l a^^A \vr®') j > i W"g= eJmmJ/ l'*W/wi JfV.v^* A trial run in a B.S.A. Scout will quickly gives such perfect steering and convince you of the added pleasure road-holding. It also makes of104 words
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Article20 1939-09-25 15 Soccer: Pulau Brani vs. K. A. (8.M.), Stadium, (Cup Competition). Hockey: S.C.C. trial; S.CR.C. vn. A.C.S., S.CR.C.20 words
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Article846 1939-09-25 15 Tennis Ties This Week roll ov. ing are ties this wee* in the tennis tournaments at the S.CR.C., V.M.C.A., S.C.C. and Tanglin Club S.CJC.C. To-day Open singles rfaanpiwKhip: Tan Puay Hee vs. M. I. Keshty, Pang Chlap Yong vs. Y. P. Wee. Handicap double?: Cheong Chce Lim and it. H.846 words
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Article368 1939-09-25 15 At Singapore AS was expected, the Rest defeated the Newcomers, in the opening game of the Singapore Rugby season on Saturday, by six points (two trie 6) to nil. The game, which served as a trial, proved j that selectors will have a difficult task this season368 words
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402 1939-09-25 15 THE first inter-school ath 1 wellknown Chinese schools ;md Penang, the Chinese H Confucian School, Kuala L School of Penang, conclude ac Bukit Timah Koad yes The Chinese High School emerged winners with 66 points while the Confucian School was second with f>s points.402 words
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Article74 1939-09-25 15 State Matches At Penang And Kuala Lumpur THE Malayan rugby season started in earnest on Saturday, and matches were played at Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Ipoh and Penang. Following were the results: to Abbott, who scored again «n the right, Harper converting. The next three scores,74 words
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Article54 1939-09-25 15 Rugby league friendlies on Saturday resulted: Batley 18, Keighley 3. Bradford Northern 20, Huddersfield 18. Castleford 10, York 18. Peatherstone 15. Bramley 7 Halifax 11, Salford 13. Hull 22, Kingston 8. Leeds 23, Dewsbury 12. Rochdale 11, Oldham 6 Swinton 55, Broughton 11. Wakefleld 27, Hunrlet 14. WarringtonReuter - 54 words
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Article55 1939-09-25 15 THE European Women's Hockey Club held their annnal meeting yesterday at the S.C.C. to elect office-bearers for the coming season. Mrs. P. Sewell was again elected captain, and Miss S. Bald was elected secretary -convenor. Miss M. Gale, Mrs. E. Strickland and Miss M. BMss were55 words
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352 1939-09-25 15 (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Sept. 23. PLLOWING arc handicaps for Saturday, Sept. 30, at Kuala Lumpur in the first day's races of the Selangor Turf Club's meetIng* Horses. Clam 2. Dtv. I. five and a half tan. Sunny charm 9.00 Golden Plateau 808352 words
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258 1939-09-25 15 Winners Deserved Success A LARGE crowd saw the Malays beat the Loyals by two goals to one at the Stadium on Saturday to win the shield in the first division of the league. While there is no doubt that the better team won,258 words
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Article142 1939-09-25 15 The women's golf match betweea ?fce Garrison Golf Ciub and the Island Club played at Tanflin resulted in a win for the home team by 5% points to 44 1 Details are as follows (Island players first) Miss S. Abed (13) Mrs. R. H. H. Stewart (13) 1.142 words
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Article35 1939-09-25 15 The second bi-monthly, mixed foursomes of the Royl Singapore Golf Club played at Bukit Timah yesterday resulted in a win lor Miss B. Haggarty and J. Crichton with a net score of 3335 words
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Article47 1939-09-25 15 Playing at the Naval Base on Saturday j in the second division (B) of the league, the Harbour Bord beat the Minesweepers by four goals to two. The result puts the Harbour Board ut the top of the league with a totr.l of 34 points.47 words
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Article55 1939-09-25 15 ALTHOUGH A FEW MATCHES have yet to be played, all s<*ctions of the S A.P.A. League have been decided. In the first division the Malays came out top by beating the Loyals, and the Singapore Harbour Board too* the tecond division (B) with a win over thi Minesweepcrr.55 words
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Article102 1939-09-25 15 The follovlng wilj play in a nnal trial hockey m&tch to-day at 5 p.m. at the S.C.C. COLOURS: Lt. J. L. Nicholson; p. F. Kinsey. R. A. U. Todd; Lt. D. E. D. Morrir, S. T Monk. Capt. J. R. Kellett; Oapt. n. G. J. Kingsmlll, Lt.102 words
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Advertisement3 1939-09-25 15 i 9^9fl&"Vi^S*Mau3B&te2ifi Bam3 words
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Article, Illustration104 1939-09-25 16 At bayonet training— some of 50 recruits for the Singapore Volunteer Corps in camp with the Depot Company at Teluk Fatal yesterday. S. M. Leonard, who is attached to the S.V.C. I>epot Company, through whlrh recruits must p.iss hrfore being posted to other104 words
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Advertisement8 1939-09-25 16 ALLISON 5. EZEKIEL d CO. 3. CAPITOL_BI'ILDIN(;. SINGArOR;-.8 words
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