The Straits Times, 1 November 1939
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Title Section36 1939-11-01 1 The Straits Times I ESTABLISHED NEARLY A C2NTUHY.J MALAYA'S LEADING NEWSPAPER— LARGEST NET SALES PAGES SINGAPORE. WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 1939. PRICE 5 CENTS The Straits Times 16 PAGES SINGAPORE, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 1939 PRICE 5 CENTS36 words
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Advertisement510 1939-11-01 1 See MIEN CHON6 SMART TAILORING t\ M Coleman St. Singapore. -Phone 4816- FOR HOME, STORE AND OFFICE Nt.w self-contained units for summer air conditioning. Attractive in appearance. Economical to operate. Real summer -omfort! The General Electric Unit Air Conditioner for shops, ttores and restaurants the General Electric Room Air Conditioner510 words
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Advertisement6 1939-11-01 1 SINGAPORE, 149 CECIL ST. CPHONE S47D6 words
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Advertisement228 1939-11-01 1 For' MICROSCOPES THEODOLITES LOQK BEAUT|FUL LOOK YOUNG! X X-RAY APPARATUS THERMOMETERS. /*g OPHTHALMOSCOPES. STAY BEAUTIFUL! STAY YOUNG! yj/M "+V DIAGNOSTIC SETS Uw DESSICATORS STETHOSCOPES. v HAEMOMETERS. THANKS TO ERKAMETERS XJTi \>f rMU/^7 M rjj^^^ please write to: LL ill iyl\J F\J Lj fM H SS SCIENTIFIC INSTRUMENT LOWrAHT, LIU. A228 words
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Advertisement140 1939-11-01 1 for PERFECT STYLES* In i DRESSMAKING REAOYMAOES Call at MADAME PAGES SALONS 13. Battery Road, Singapore. HOTEL MAJESTIC Kuala Lumpur. KUALA LUMPUR 25, JAVA ST CPHONE 368?). Mr MODERN f STEPS OUT s^sV jb^ a X 5 ABOUT THE "M m It is designed for every are and should be140 words
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Obituary27 1939-11-01 2 OLSEN. Eariy Uns morning i.t 101. Ea3t Coast Rd, Oscar Olsen 76 years. The funeral will take place at Bidridaii at 5.30 p.m. to-day. Deeply regretted.27 words
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Article38 1939-11-01 2 MRS. G ARMSTRONG and family vttfe tc express their rincere th&nlu to all relatives and friends mho .utrnded the luncral of the late Mr. Garvln (Jack.) Armstrong, as well as those v.ho sent intadH and letterof condolence.38 words
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Advertisement351 1939-11-01 2 BYRNE.— At the Maternity Hospital, Singapore on October 31, 1939 to Dulcie, wife yf Mr. J. L. Byrnr. a daughter. SHEPPARD-OAKELEY The engagement is announced between Mervyn c. ff. Sheppard. Malayan Civil Scnire, eldest son If Canon W. ff. and Mrs. Shepsard of Stones Placo near Uncoln. and Rosemary Oal-ele-',351 words
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Advertisement284 1939-11-01 2 SITUATION WANTED COMPETENT ENGLISH Lady stenographer, thoroughly experienced secretarial work requires secretarial position. Apply Box 547, Straits Times. DOGS FOR SALE FOR SALE ALSATIAN 3 y.o. Fine appearance, well trained and docile. Cheap $60 or nearest. Box 544, straits Tbnf FOR SALE, small Silky Australian errler female. Recently imported from284 words
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Advertisement796 1939-11-01 2 FOR SALE KEYSTONE 8 m/m Movie Cameras and Projectors just arrived from U.S.A. Inspection cordlalW Invited. A. P. 8., 109, North Bridge Road. FOB SALE, 2" and 3" Homelite and 3" Bernard used pumps in excellent condition, Gantry. Bogeys, Trailer, Rails Trucks, Chain-Blocks, Jacks, Etc. Apply Box 499, S.T. FOR796 words
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Advertisement737 1939-11-01 2 TENDERS SINGAPORE MUNICIPALITY. Tenders are invited for the supply of 2,500 9" dia. Concrete Sewer Pipes. Tender Forms may be obtained from the Municipal Engineer's Dept. Sum of $50 must be deposited with each tender handed in. Tenders will close at 12 noon on Nov. 13, 1939. C. H. GOLDIE737 words
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Advertisement327 1939-11-01 3 P. 0. BRITISH INDIA AND APCAR LINE. (incorporated in England) PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL S.N Co. MAIL PASSENGER AND CARGO SERVICES The P O. S. N. Company will have 3 cargo steamers loading for the United Kingdom during November. All vrssels may rail at ports on or off the route and327 words
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Advertisement358 1939-11-01 3 SHIPPING ANNOUNCEMENTS (Incorporated lo Japan > GENERAL PASSENGER AGENTS FOR CUNARD WHITE STAR TO CALIFORNIA FROM THE ORIENT VIA HONOLULU m.s. KAMAKURA MARU leave S'hai Nov. 22 m*. ASAMA MARU leave S'hai Dec. 4 leave Kobe Dec. 12 TO VANCOUVER SEATTLE FROM JAPAN m.s. HIE MARU leave Kobe Nov. 8358 words
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Advertisement696 1939-11-01 3 LUXURIOUS ONE-CLASS MOTORSHIPS Cabins with Private Bath— Excellent Caisine PASSENGER FREIGHT SERVICES HOMEWARDS: to Aden, Port Said. Palestine, Marseilles, London, Rotterdam, Copenhagen and Scandinavia. OUTWARDS: to Bangkok, Saigon, Manila, Hongkong, Shanghai and Japan. For particulars regarding sailings, fares, etc., please apply to THE EAST ASIATIC CO** LTD. (Incorporated In Denmark)696 words
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Advertisement449 1939-11-01 3 MANSFIELD CO., LTD. OCEAN BUILDING, COLLYER QUAY. SINGAPORE Tel. 515 CHARTERED BANK BUILDING. PENANC Tel. IS 66 BLUE FUNNEL LINE. Frequent Sailings to United Kingdom and United States of America. Dates are not guaranteed, all cargo bookings subject to Conference War Clauses. WESTERN AUSTRALIA THE SHORTEST SEA ROUTE AT THE449 words
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1781 1939-11-01 4 "Most Important Means Of Acquiring Foreign Exchange" (From Our Own Correspondent London, Oct. 20. DRITISH Goveiwnent buying, D through the Ministry of Supply, icr the fulfilment of the commodity barter agreements with the United States and Russia has made an1,781 words
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1324 1939-11-01 4 IS LIKELY TO CONTROL SINGAPORE STOCK AND SHARE PRICES Fraser And Co's List TUESDAY, OCT. 31. 1939: 5 P.M. MINING Buyers Sellers Ampat Tin <4s) 4s 9d 5s 3d Austral Amal. (5s) 6s 9d 7s 3d Austral Malay t£( 37s J9 S Ayer Hitam <5s> 24s 3d 25s 3d Ayer1,324 words
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Advertisement151 1939-11-01 4 Spend your local leave n Java and Bali, combining a pleasant sea voyage with a stay at Java's beautiful mountain resorts, and a visit to the wonderful island of Bali. Full information from X.P.M. Line, (Incorp. in Holland) Pass. Dept. Phone S4SI TRAVEL IN COMFORT TRAVEL X.P.M. TOLLEY'S BRANDY £very151 words
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FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL NEWS
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407 1939-11-01 5 AROUND THE MARKETS Better Inquiry For Dollar Tin Shares: Rubbers Ease K\ Our Financial Correspondent Sinsapcro, Nov. 1. MMOLOTOV S speech declaring Russia'j intention of remaining neutral, although qualnied by a thinlyvcilert threat to Finland, is welcome inasmuch as it gives the direct lie to Ccnr.any's prophecy that Russia would407 words
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Article109 1939-11-01 5 Siugjpnre, Nor. 1. noon. Buyers Setters Gan.bier $7.59 Hamburg Cube $14 00 Java Cube H2.00 Pepper White Muntok $13.75 White $13.25 Black 8.50 Copra Mi::ed M.15 Sun Dried |SJO Scgo Flour No. 1 Lin^fja 85.10 $5.10 Fail- J5.35 $5.25 Sarawak $5.50 > Jclotong Palembang 9-50 Banja 9.50109 words
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Article221 1939-11-01 5 ih" tollowlng are the exchange uies this morning according to the dally circular Issued by the Hong Kong and Shanghai Banking Corporation SILLING London I.I 2/4 111 London demand 2'4 1/16 Rate for freight 2 4'fr Lyons demand 2050 Switzerland demand "37 Hamburg demand New York demand 46 13221 words
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Article369 1939-11-01 5 London, Oct. 31. QN the Stock Exchange to-day South Anierlcan Government bonds were the brightest feature in an otherwise quiet market where traders were preserving a sautirus attitude pending the delivery of the speech of M Molotov, Soviet Commissar of Foreigu Affairs. Gilt-edged were initially easy but369 words
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Article96 1939-11-01 5 WMmmmr, Nov. I. noon. Buyers Sellers Prices Prices No. IX R.S.S. i Spot loose) 33-* 38"'» IX R.S.S. i.o.b. in cases November 28 s 38 G.F..VQ. K S.S. f.o.D. in bales November 37J4 S* i FAQ. K.S.S. f.o.b in bales Vovrmbw Z1% 37^ FUTURE QUOTATIONS96 words
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Article730 1939-11-01 5 BUT PAYS INTERIM OF 21 PER CENT. PROPOSING the adoption of the report and accounts at the annual meeting of Temerloh Rubber Estates. Ltd., in Penang on Saturday, Mr. P. N. Knight, the chairman, said: Although the average selling price was much the same as in730 words
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57 1939-11-01 5 London, Oct. 31. IN the commodity markets to- day, rubber was very firm and spot closed one-farthinf higher than on Monday at 113/16 d. a pound. There was general buying: and sellers were scarce. This is the first time that rubber has been57 words
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Advertisement141 1939-11-01 5 of Insurance i wL t Throughout Malaya Qheftoyai txchange Assurance :£ondo« HEAD OFFICE FOR MALA YA. G. CHARTERED' BANK CHAMBERS: SINGAPORE. n a T3 13 i n r IR!UM THRILLS MILLIONS^ |rfa^|j| fm'&* OfUM4H Ut P*p4ode*U Tooth Paste is thrilling Mi millions morning after morning, by the new J dazzling141 words
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Advertisement258 1939-11-01 5 CLEAN AS A NEW PIN for th»rough r!utili| of yaw rfantuTM WHiLf YOU «JW. lani4«nt tn lltt»« warm water. ImKm t ilmW— all Dim, tartar aa4 food »«rtlcl.t wit trout <*• llkriltaa* Inluty t» 4aMat plat**. Simply rln§» bafar* >»pl*cU<§ in iwtli. SANIDENT far cl«an tacth •ymry morning. Of all258 words
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Advertisement471 1939-11-01 5 BANK OF CHINA i inroi uoruiea m COitm uv apvtlKi JtwiiM I'!. Cecil Street SingaDnre telephone: Manager Dffirr olli Sun-Manajrrs OlMrr b III Cxrhangr Oept >41l fieneral OlTlrr 5ISX Cable Address: CHUNUKtO. Paid Up capital C'h f 4n.ono.ooo 09 Reserve fund* In excess or i"h IMJT 1 total \CTfts approximatel*471 words
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Advertisement230 1939-11-01 6 The Funniest, Wittiest Comedy of The Year! ZTZ 3 9.\ s s ALHAMBRA The Oomph' Girl's Greatest Triumph! 8 Comedy Stars in Warner Bros. Spicy Comedy with Music! \ll|l, I/if L f B»^ X When t.»rch> bul scorch) bailies dign.fied hut 'dyn.m.ie for Prince fljnT/VffIWHNwS Charming but dopt> it's ?^pßß^|aM»MW^iLiiir230 words
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Advertisement329 1939-11-01 6 OPENIN6 TODAY s.« PAVILION COMEWY, CHILLS AND CHUCKLES "A Grand Adventrre IN A THRILLING STORY OF HOW Story..; SKETCH ONK DARING WOMAN OUTWITTED A Bri ii iant THE GERMAN SECRET SERVICK! Film DA i LY MAIL B^»^''*^-**h .^bl^^Sß^v vSV'" •^B--'.. K£2C>£&^^BTBTB^. -a*:j^J B^B^Bk j^fHpwS|)^iv!aMK-/MIW 0% b^"^ Mm vl Vbi W329 words
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Advertisement399 1939-11-01 6 3 WEEKS at the Radio City Music Hall* There's a Reason.. and you'll know it when you see this grand refreshing Comedy TODAY AT THE 3.15- 6.15 -9.1S CAPITOL Baby Are You, Anyway!" /tj& Wr mk "They say you're hers, and they tay wf^^jjOM you're mine and we both deny399 words
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495 1939-11-01 7 Duty Of Civilized States To Free Germans From This Savagery London, Oct. 31. THERE is already evidence that the publication of the White Paper, with its authoritative revelations of conditions in German internment camps and of the Nazi persecution of Protestants, Catholics and IBritish Wireless - 495 words
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69 1939-11-01 7 "THE QUEEN will broadcast a message to the women of the Empire on Remembrance Day, (Nov. 11.) The broadcast, which is timed to last five minutes, will begin at 3.30 a.m. Malayan time. The last occasion on which the Queen broadcast was herReuter; British Wireless - 69 words
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Article334 1939-11-01 7 City Of Flint Touches At Norwegian Port London, Oct. 31. AN ACCOUNT of the capture of the American steamer City of Flint by the German pocket battleship Deutschland was given by a member of the crew of the steamer Stonegate. The Stonegate was -sunk byReuter - 334 words
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56 1939-11-01 7 Stockholm. Oct. 27. THE Nobel Prize ior physiology In 1939 has 1 been awarded to a German, Professor Gerhard Domagk, for wor!c on a bacterlcide called protons 11. The Nobel Prize for physiology In 193S was awarded to a Belgian. Professor Corneille Heymans. for researchReuter - 56 words
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Advertisement131 1939-11-01 7 JHOTELS TONIGHT Cocktail Dance 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. DINNER DANCE (informal) 9.45 to midnight NEW CABARET ATTRACTION First Appearance of DUO PASSIANO TAP, MODERN CHARACTER DANCERS Dinner S.'i.OO Non-diners Sl.OO RAFFLES ORCHESTRA directed by DAN HOPKINS SEA VIEW HOTEL TONIGHT FRIDAY NIGHT SPECIAL DINNER DANCE w- SATURDAY *m SPECIAL131 words
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Advertisement156 1939-11-01 7 DOX OFFICE j /~1 TO-PAY PHONE n/W 3 15 3400 MALAYA'S MOST LUXURIOUS CINEMA 0.13-9.13 EVEBY SEAT A TIP-UP ARM CHAIR. 20th k/ I T IIL- SIR ARTHUkCONAN DOYLE'S^ H 0 R iS& MB MSK£Wi£l£S ImA Wm K. RICHARD BASIL WENDY $1 fe-% GREENE RATHBONE-BARRIE A 7* and NIGEL BRUCE156 words
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643 1939-11-01 8 The Straits Times SINGAPORE, WEDNESDAY, NOV. 3, 1939 Poppy Day In a broadcast address on Sunday last, His Excellency the Governor made an eloquent appeal for support for the Poppy Day collection which takes place throughout Malaya tomorrow week. It was a particularly generous gesture of His Excellency to suggest643 words
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Article448 1939-11-01 8 Our thoughts have been so concentrafed on the war efforts of the principal actors in the European drama that it comes as something of a shock to learn the extent of the preparations which it has been thought prudent to take in countries which are threatened but448 words
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Article96 1939-11-01 8 To the Editor of the Straits Times Sir,— l noticed from your columns reporting the game that a number of girls who did not play In the Rest side in previous years turned out for this game. I am indeed glad, as the inclusion of some of them96 words
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Letters To The Editor
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Letter303 1939-11-01 8 Echo Of A Recent Company Meeting To the Editor of the Straits Times Sir,— l was much interested to read in the report of a local mining company's annual general meeting that a shareholder had had the temerity to write to the secretaries querying the directors' fees. The303 words
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Letter152 1939-11-01 8 Lord Curzon Provided A "Safety Valve" To the Editor of the Straits Times Sir. I wonder whether Lord Halifax has seen the two letters which appeared in the Straits Times recently about Russia, because his speech in the House of Lords is a reply to those letters. He said152 words
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Letter153 1939-11-01 8 Fears Of A Retrograde Step To the Editor of the Straits Times Sir,— lt may be recalled that some time ago there was considerable agitation for granting Sunday holidays to shop assistants. The Slndhi merchants- set a good example when they resolved to close down their shops on153 words
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Letter117 1939-11-01 8 Why Miners Are Reluctant To Sell To the Editor of the Straits Times Sir,— l read In the Sunday Times an article condemning the hoarding of tin or tin-ln-ore. presumably by the miners up-country, and it made me almost think that the Sunday Times was employing a metal117 words
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Letter135 1939-11-01 8 Comments On Debate By Chinese Christians To the Editor of the Straits Times Sir,— An Interesting debate on the question of whether or not State lotteries should be promoted for the benefit of the Malaya Patriotic Fund v.as held at the Chinese Christian Association on Oct. 26. I quite135 words
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Letter230 1939-11-01 8 Spirit That Is "Inherent In Mankind" To the Editor of the Straus Times Sir,— To oppose the suggestion of lotteries in aid of war charities on the ground that it 'was unworthy of consideration as it would encourage gambling etc., was, to my mind, farcical. Luok around and230 words
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Letter166 1939-11-01 8 Kota Bahru Worse Off Than Singapore To the Editor of the Straits Times Sir, Much ink has been spi'.t with regard to the increase In prices in the coffee shops, and tt appears that the Government is indifferent to the various protests in the correspondence columns of the166 words
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Letter173 1939-11-01 8 Effect Of "The Extra Cents Here There" To the Editor of the Straits Times Sir,— Though always content to read and enjoy the Straits Times each evening, I feel I must break my accustomed after dinner habit for once —to write and post a letter to you! I173 words
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Article832 1939-11-01 8 STRAITS TIMES ANNUAL Articles Pictures About Malaya THE STRAITS TIMES ANNI'AL, 1939 (SINGAPORE $1.50) PUBLISHED TO-DAY. IMALAYANS in general know little about Malaya, and popular literature about thla country is so scarce, that the Straits Times Annual is regarded by many as a year-end treat that must on no account832 words
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Advertisement280 1939-11-01 8 ROBINSON PIANO COMPANY, S.S. LTD. Winchester House, Collyer Quay. SINGAPORE. (Opposite the Clifford Pier) PIANOS Lprtsht or Horizontal Grands FOR SALE OR HIRE at very moderate prices Pianos tuned and carefully regulated European' experts THE ROBINSON PIANO CO S.S. LTD. SINGAPORE PENANG. Kuala Lumpur, Ipoh Sc Bangkok. s=^~ THE AMERICAN280 words
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Advertisement46 1939-11-01 8 > Have your *T NEW SUITS v :tei made by EXPERT TAILORS j* y^ *l^Sf* of ■\fj MODERATE PRICES Latest Woollen Palm ■jjj Beach Suitings alwayt in stock IW TAI HENG CO. 23-5 Coleman St. Phone 3375 Spore. JOHN DUKE Ma n ufacturing Optician. 21. BATTERY ROAD.46 words
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932 1939-11-01 9 Free Hand In World Affa irs Molotov SAYS POLAND IN OLD FORM WILL NEVER RISE AGAIN Democracies Criticized For "Ideological" War THE Soviet's future aims were a free hand in international affairs, a continuation of the policy of neutrality and «e?sation of war, saidReuter - 932 words
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Article104 1939-11-01 9 Moscow, Oct. 31. lifl MOLOTOV told the Soviet Supreme Council to-night that Soviet relations with Japan had improved as was evident from the cessation of fighting on the Outer Mongolian frontier. Trade talks with Japan were imminent, he added, but it was not clear to what extent and104 words
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125 1939-11-01 9 Washington, Oct. 31. PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT w on the first test of strength in the House of Representatives to-day over the Neutrality BilJ. when the House decided that the Bill should be sent forthwith to a joint Senate and House of Representatives committee toReuter - 125 words
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Article362 1939-11-01 9 No Change In Foreign Policy Expected Pari* Nov. 1. QFFICIAL circles here sh-nv marked disinclination to infer from yesterday's Italian Cabinet changes any marked effect on Italian foreign policy. They state that Italy has given no indication of wanting to depart from the nonintervention attitude which sheReuter - 362 words
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Article169 1939-11-01 9 Anli-British Drive May Be Stopped Peiping, Oct. 31. INFORMED Chinese circles declare that the Japanes2 authorities have issued orders for the cessation of the anti-British movement in this area. While it remains for events to prove this, well-informed circles emphatically declare that Chinese police are underReuter - 169 words
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Article128 1939-11-01 9 Gen. Von Brauschitsch Said To Have Resigned THE Petit Parisien reports that rumours are current in Zurich that General von Brauschitsch, commandexin -chief of the German army, has re-signed. The Zurich correspondent of the newspaper Le Journal says that news has been received from a128 words
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Article41 1939-11-01 9 Chungking, Oct. 31. THE first mail and passenger air liner 1 inaugurating the new direct ChungkingRangoon service Is expected to complete the flight to Rangoon to-day. It Is carrying 11 passengers. The plane stayed the night at Lashlo, In Burma Reuter.Reuter - 41 words
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Article773 1939-11-01 9 London. Oct. 31. pOLLOWING detailed discussion in the House of Commons tonight on the implications of the defence regulations, which were subjected to a considerable degree of criticism, especially by the Opposition Liberals, the Secretary of State for Home Affairs, Sir Samuel Hoare, indicated the Government'sReuter - 773 words
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165 1939-11-01 9 "CONTINUED FAILURE TO MEET OUR DEMANDS HARMFUL TO PEACE" Moscow, Oct. 31. "TF Finland continues to fail to meet Soviet requirements it will be harmful to the cause of peace," declared M. Molotov, the Soviet Foreign Commissar, in his speech to Ihe Soviet SupremeReuter - 165 words
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Article116 1939-11-01 9 Stockholm, Oct. 31. 117 HEN the Finnish delegation head- ed by Dr. Passikivi goes to Moscow to-night it will take for submiss'on to Stalin detailed counter proposals, according to the Helrinki correspondent o f the Dagbladet. The new proposals, he says, represent ths unanimous view ofReuter - 116 words
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65 1939-11-01 9 Washington, Oct. 31. IN reply to a question at his press conference to-day. President Roosevelt said that he still hoped that the United States would get back the American steamer City of Flint, which has been seized by a German raider andReuter - 65 words
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Article204 1939-11-01 9 Londjn, Oct. 31. A STATEMENT issued by the Britir>:i War Office says that, despite categ:rical British official denia's. the I German Government continues to circulate in neutral countries repetition? and elaborations of the baseless charge that Great Britain supplied poison gas to Poland. The WarReuter - 204 words
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Article105 1939-11-01 9 London Informed Of Negotiations London. Oct. 31. IT is learned in London that a non- aggression pact between Italy and Greece will be signed shortly. Tn informed circles in London, it is j fell, that the agreement will have a I stabilizing influence in the McditerReuter; British Wireless - 105 words
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Article31 1939-11-01 9 j PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT has proj calmed Nov. 23 Thanksgiving I Day," as thanks will b^ offered on that day for the hops that lives within OS for eventual world peace.— Reuter.Reuter - 31 words
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Advertisement88 1939-11-01 9 OTHER CABLES in p?«res 7, 10, 11 and 16 prime quality r fmf ."^ifcS^ tf*vV gS no finer obtainable l[ p\ anywhere vVfer kj Because it lias the superior flavour nPfl m and Qu;.!ity only four.d In Imported QlAfl W pork. <W1 our Australian Pork is J^U^TimARIA obtained from selected88 words
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Article, Illustration70 1939-11-01 10 o/ the Dutch children whe arrived in Singaport by Xl M plane last night on their toay to rejoin their parents in Batavia Six oth:rs dUeinbarked at Medan earlier in the day. These chilaren, iu io come from various parts of Europe, uill remain with 'heir70 words
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Article123 1939-11-01 10 Simple Ceremony This Year (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Oct. 31. AN ofticial announcement gives: the programme for Armistice Day in Kuala Lumpur this year There will be no parade, it is stated, and the usual Town Hall service will not be held. No guns will123 words
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Article206 1939-11-01 10 UMCaKHU KM I I 1.5 HOTEL Cocktail Dance 1 pjn. to 9 p.m. Dinner 1 Dance (informal' 9.^5 to Midnight. GAUKJCK THEATRE QBtLAMO Fighting Champ. King of The Wild. Chaps. 1 to 6—7.456 —7.45 p.m. QMUI WOBLD Cabaret 6.30 to R. 45 0.30 p.m. to Midnight. Globe: Five of206 words
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403 1939-11-01 10 Starts To-day In Singapore, Penang And Malacca MERCHANT IN FEZ AMONG FIRST AT SECRETARIAT A PREPARATORY step towards conscription in the Straits Settlements was taken this morning with^ the opening ot a register of all male British subjects of "pure European descent in Singapore, Penang403 words
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128 1939-11-01 10 Lonucn. Oct. 31. A SKED in the Hous^ of Commons to-day In what way British operations fell short cf the full blockade defined by International law, Mr. R. H. Cross, Minister of Economic Warfare, said the essence of blockade is the prevention of all ingress128 words
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123 1939-11-01 10 London. Oct. 31. •"■"•HE India Oflic*: announces thai the Indian 1 territorial fore? will be extended, thereby providing service opportunities for classes and communities not now adequately represented in the regular Indian army. It has also been decided to introduce recruit registration scheme, at present limite.i123 words
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Article152 1939-11-01 10 Three Months On Driving Charge A SENTENCE of three months' simple imprisonment, with disqualification from possession of a driving licence for one year, was imposed by the Singapore Traffic District Judge, Mr. C. H. Whitton, on a 23-year-old European, Angus William Scott, to-day. Scott was convicted on152 words
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171 1939-11-01 10 AIR RAID ON CONVOY BEATEN OFF London, Oct. 31 AN enemy seaplane was seen by an R.A.F. plane off the Norfolk Coasi this morning and. after r, short engagement at close range, the enemy aircraft broke off the combat and flew off in an easterly direction, says a communique IssuedReuter - 171 words
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109 1939-11-01 10 RATHBONE MAKES GREAT SHERLOCK HOLMES I At The Cinema "The Hound of the Baskervilles (Basil Kathbone, Richard Green and Wendy Barry) 20th Century Fox. At the Cathay. SIR Arthur Conan Doyle's great detective Sherlock Holmes is portrayed by Basil Rathbone as brilliantly as the author could possibly have wished and109 words
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271 1939-11-01 10 Damages Claim Against Moine Comte Co. A LETTER written in French by Moine Comte and Co.. Ltd. was the subject of a claim for general damages be'^re Mr. Justice Pedlow yesterday. The plaintiff. M. Weuiberg. a maiv.facttrer's agent, formerly worked will Moin° Comte and Co.. Ltd.. under an oral asieemenr271 words
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Article, Illustration21 1939-11-01 10 Mr. H. Abdeen (with fez), ipho is of Albanian parentage, icas among the first British Europeans to register.— Straits Times picture.21 words
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290 1939-11-01 10 (From Our Own Correspondent) Malacca, Oct. 31. AVER 240 wardens and members of the auxiliary fire service attended the first A.R.P. rally held in the Settlement at the Central Police Station parade ground, under the Command of Mr. E. C. Martin, Regional Inspector. Air290 words
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49 1939-11-01 10 CINGAPORE'S full Christmas con- signment of cards, calendars, diaries, stockings, annuals, and other stationery Is expected to arrive within the next few days. Stationery stores have already received a large portion of their consignment. Dealers expect sales to be as high as in previous years.49 words
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Article223 1939-11-01 10 TIN RUBBER CONTROL Schemes To Go On Mr. MacDonald REPLY TO COMMONS QUESTION (From Our Own Correspondent) London. Oct. 17. AN important Government Statement as to the future 01 the international rubber, tin. tea and sugar restriction schemes was mads in the House of Commons in reply to a question223 words
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Obituary49 1939-11-01 10 The death occurcd at 101. East Coast Road, this morning, of Mr. O.scar Olsen. of Singapore. The funeral will take place at Btdadarl Cemetery 5.30 p.m. to-day. The Secretary. Ramakrishna Mission. Belur Math. Hcwrah District. India, has issued an appeal for funds for flood relief work In Mldnapore. Bengal.49 words
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Advertisement126 1939-11-01 10 PUBLIC NOTICE DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION. November 1. 1939. :u;< K^r-'Per:;-. at BritWl natioraity li: Singapore are reminded that to-morrow No2. Is the date allotted for registration undei thi- Registration Ordinance, for .rer'.oiT whose f urnames begin wltb BA— BE. Persons who fall within tlie category BA are as'.ced to register126 words
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Advertisement64 1939-11-01 10 '.W Up to 20% extra light "S sj for nothing— 'A thanks to the L Osram Coiled Coil filament 1| wKr Bk. or i gHr J^k Hay M^t f~* JC* f** ■t^aV A aS^!. 6.V. PRODUCT L "S^^k (Advsrtisetnent uj the General Electric Co.. Ltd.. of England. "MafMt House". Mn&uporcJ64 words
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Article, Illustration22 1939-11-01 11 Two hidian members of the St. John Ambulance Association who paraded before the Governor Sir Shenfon Thomas.— Straits Times picture22 words
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117 1939-11-01 11 Morning Work Only Suggested For Puasa X SUGGESTION that during the Bulan Puasa. 'fasting month) Mohammedan employees of the Government should be allowed to start work at 8 am. anc rtnish at 1 p.m., was made by Dr. N. Mootatamby at yesterday's meeting of the Johorf Council of State. The117 words
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818 1939-11-01 11 Strong Criticism Of Rules, Lorries And Mail Cars CENTRAL ORGANIZATION PROPOSED FOR NEW TRAFFIC LEGISLATION DECAUSE of the "many weaknesses in the present patchwork" of the traffic enactment, the Johore Government is to set up a committee to consider the revision of the818 words
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Article121 1939-11-01 11 A PLEA that the government should legislate to improve the conditions under which shop assistants in Johore worked, was made j'esterday at the Johore Council of State by Dr. N. Mootatamby. The hours of work were excessively long, he said. There were no fixed hours for121 words
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Article184 1939-11-01 11 Oct. 24. IN the evening His Excellency ana Lady Thomas gave a pahit party at Government House. Oct. 25. His Excellency presided at a meeting ot the Executive Council held at Government House this morning. Oct. 26. Mrs. Rex, Mr. G. Wiseman, Mr. W. G. C Blunn snd184 words
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Article, Illustration30 1939-11-01 11 The Governor, Sir Shenton Thomas, with officers of the St. John Anbul ance Brigade during his inspection of the corps on Monday .—Straits Times picture30 words
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232 1939-11-01 11 Straits Chinese dy To Do Duty, Says S.C.B.A. President "THIS is our home I chink we should protect this 1 country with our lives. It is our duty," declared Mr. Tay Lian Teck, president of the Straits Chinese British Association, speaking at232 words
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124 1939-11-01 11 A FATAL ASSAULT on Ong Kia Chew, a boy" employed at the Happy World, was mentioned at an inquest yesterday. A verdict of voluntarily causing hurt, was returned against three Chinese whose identity was not proved. The wife of the deceased. Lee Ah Soo.124 words
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Article150 1939-11-01 11 'THE formation of a Chinese corps of auxiliaries to help the police is being discussed in Johore by the Protector of Chinese and leading Chinese to And out whether there is a demand tor it among the Chinese themselves This was revealed in an answer to150 words
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Article70 1939-11-01 11 •THE sale of car mascots in Singapore for the Poppy Day Fund is now being carried out. The organizers hope that those who have not been approacned. and who wish to buy car mascots, will telephone to one of the organizers, who will be pleased to supply70 words
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Article236 1939-11-01 11 LOYALTY OF JOHORE TO EMPIRE Council Of State Resolution THE Johore Council of State yes- terday applauded a resolution that the Regent be asked to submit i to the King, through the Governor, an expression of the devotion and loyalty of Johore and its people and of their eager willingness236 words
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Article227 1939-11-01 11 i THE Johore Council ot State, ai its I meeting yesterday, agreed to the incraasa of the salary of the Deputy Agent. Malayan Information Agency, from £300 per annum to £625-£25-£750 per annum from Jan. 1 next year, the expenditure to be part of th?227 words
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Advertisement135 1939-11-01 11 because of its mellow maturity, §[^BksJ^^sk has a h 'S h medicinal value. It is M; M IPp^s ar better i ualit y than other Mi M |fe| Mj§ Empire brandies, and you iIP^H WS'M shouid a ways keep a bottle f^:^^j*S&&jg the house, againsi sickness and KBB9 t' THE135 words
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Advertisement166 1939-11-01 11 DID YOU KNOW THAT WITH KLIM YOU CAN ALWAYS HAVE FRESH MILK? KLIM will give you fresh This means that Klim is ecomilk whenever you want it. nomical, too. And it has all the For Klim is pure, full cream nourishment and rich, natural milk, powdered and packed by na166 words
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1859 1939-11-01 12 Again Budgetting For Deficit Strong Reserves Position NO CURTAILMENT OF EXPENDITURE ON IRRIGATION OR MILITARY WORKS lOHORK, in accordance with the policy of the last few J years, is burfgetting in 1940 for a deficit estimated to be $6,316,137. This deficit, stated the ac1,859 words
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Article, Illustration19 1939-11-01 12 One of the devotees crossing the smouldemig embers at the Singapore flrc-tcalking ceremony Straits Times picture.19 words
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Article46 1939-11-01 12 AT the larl meeUng of the S.S. (S> A. committee a letter »as read from the Colonial Secretary stating that the increase of the production of food-stuffs in Singapore was under active consideration by the Commissioner of Lands. in collaboration vrith the Agricultural Department.46 words
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485 1939-11-01 12 Resolution On Conscription Amplified EXPLANATION BY S. S. (S.) A. k AN explanation of the attitude of the Straits Settlements' (Singapore) Association to the conscription proposals in the Colony, following the controversy regarding a recent resolution, was published yesterday. It comprises an amplification of the original minute which "might give485 words
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151 1939-11-01 12 HOW bm was stabbed in the stomach by a man who had previously told h*r. "it would be no offence to kill you,' was told in the Singapore third police court, yesterday, by a Chinese woman, Lai Ah Soon. Lai Ah Soon gave evidence151 words
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91 1939-11-01 12 ROYAL Dutch Mail ships of the Rotterdam Lloyd and the Nederland Line between the Netherlands Indies, Singapore and Europe are now calling at Lisbon. Most of the big liners are taking the Cape route Instead of going via Suer, but the Rotterdam Lloyd91 words
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Article423 1939-11-01 12 AHLJ slasat Peranchis yang beinaniu Calllaux itu tidak bersetuju mengatakan pcrang lni akan lama. Kata-nya Kerajaan British dan Peranchis akan menang dalan: beberapa bulon sahaja dengan jalari menahan barang2 daripada sampai ka -negeri Jerman, istlmewa mlnyak ban Lapal2 terbang dan kereta2 kebal (tanks). KETUA2 tantera darat dan423 words
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Advertisement427 1939-11-01 12 FEET fetlMM like HOT .JII BMCKSH^M Da vv>ur feet burn undcrucatJi the soljs Do "aches and pains shoot all through them all the time Do you sometimes teel you've got red-hot bricks to walk vi 'i instead of feet If so, blame the Stale boot Acid in the skin pores.427 words
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Advertisement414 1939-11-01 12 iTH^MP/ON \jiPTICAL C 2 (Jitit iiir.i Kyeii^ht >>pc»iali.sls 4, Arrade Bldg., Phone 300'! R. A. THOMPSON Dr. of Ocular Science. Govt. Licentiate (U.S.A.) 35 years' European Clinical Experience. APPOINTMENTS With good salaries as Accountants. Sucretarles. Cost Accountants. Works and Offic* Managers. Chief Clerks, Bank and Insurance Officers. Cashiers and Book-keepers414 words
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Advertisement13 1939-11-01 13 *i_ tin c p S I I Li c n I 7^*l, >713 words
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Article331 1939-11-01 14 ALLIES ACTIVE AGAIN ON THE WESTERN FRONT French British Planes Reaping Rich Harvest Of Information Paris, Oct. 31. AFTER a quiet spell, there was increased activity on the Western Front, both on land and in tHe air which coincided with improvement in the weather which is cold after the previousReuter - 331 words
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102 1939-11-01 14 Berlin Heavv-Hearled At Recent Ev ents Brussels, Oct. 31. *piIE atmosphere in Berlin is descrlb- ed as heavy In a Belgian news agency report. This is attributed to three recent pronouncements unfavourable to Germany, namely, the Pcpe'3 encyclical, President Roosevelt's Navy Day message, and the Senate's arms embargo decision. Meanwhile,Reuter - 102 words
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Article84 1939-11-01 14 REBBENTROP BEING WATCHED IJITLER nas ordered the Qsslapa to prepare a detailed report on th: private activities of von Ribbentrcp. his Foreign Secretary. This news has filtered through to Belgium from Berlin. The Fuehrer's tafltntctloaa to th? Gestapo lollow c request by important Army officers for an investigation into von84 words
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91 1939-11-01 14 Amsterdam, Oct. 31. lITTLL-INFORMED circles in Berlin continue to deny rumours that Germany intends to violate neutral territory, according to the Handelsbla.d's Berlin correspondent. These circles declare that the presence of German troops near neutral frontiers can be explained by the fact that as theReuter - 91 words
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Article120 1939-11-01 14 Reported Story Of The Clement's Master London, Oct. 31. fAPTAIN Harris, master of Bri- tish steamer Clement, has stated definitely that his ship was sunk by the pocket battleship Admiral von Scheer, according to a Londoner who recently met the captain. He said Captain Harris declaredReuter - 120 words
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127 1939-11-01 14 VOLUNTARY recruiting is now open lor the five regiments of the Brigade of Guards— the Grenadier Guards, jColdstream Guards, Scots Guards, ,Irisa Guards and Welsh Guards the j .7 v Office announces. Enlistment can be effected at any lecrultlnst office throughout Britain, i including Northern127 words
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Article83 1939-11-01 14 A LETTER such as that is like a breath of frash air," said Judge Richardson, at Newcastle conscientious objectors' tribunal after reaching a letter from Gecrgs Lamb, of Borough Road, Middlesbrough. Lamb stated that circumstances had arisen which made it impossible lor him to adhere to83 words
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Article, Illustration68 1939-11-01 14 The Star Turn— "Old Nasty" One of the popular turns at a Scottish variety theatre is the topical cartoonist, whose caricatures of people in the news bring down the house." His most popular, especially when soldiers form a large part of the audience, is Old Nasty." He in seen hei68 words
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185 1939-11-01 14 London, Oct. 31. "THE aeronautical correspondent of 1 The Times says there is the possibility that the recent reconnaissance flights and light-weight bombing raids on Britain were designed to test the defences and that preparation for mass attacks is being considered. Although theReuter - 185 words
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Article131 1939-11-01 14 7.000 Recommended For Training London. Oct. 31. THE Secretary for War, Mr. Leslie Hore-Belisha, stated in the House of Commons to-day that there was no intention of sending any man to the 'front until he had been sufficiently trained ror the dutle? he would be requiredReuter - 131 words
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94 1939-11-01 14 New Delhi Discussions Begin To-day •"THE CONTROVERSY between the Congress Party and the Paramount power regarding Britain's war aims and India's constitutional advance, will be discussed In New Delhi to-day. Mr. Gandhi and the Congress president, Babu Rajendra Prasad, left for New Delhi and will see the Viceroy today, Mr.Reuter - 94 words
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Article68 1939-11-01 14 MAZI propaganda leaflets appealing for immediate peace have been posted In London. They were sent to addresses chosen at random from public directories. Tne l&tter "S" in the type face of the leaflets gave the first clue to tht German origm. Inquiries by Scotland Yard special68 words
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Article72 1939-11-01 14 M. Stefan Starzynskl (Stefan the Stubborn), the Lord Mayor of Warsaw, Is reported to have arrived at Kovno, Lithuania. ThU was given out on the Rome radio quoting a message from Riga, Latvia. M. Starzynski gained fame for his courageous broadcasts to the world during the siege72 words
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Article85 1939-11-01 14 Steamer Not Given Any Warning London, Oct. 31. A NOTHER British ship, the 4,C66-ton Cairnmona of Newcastle, has been sunk by enemy action without warning. Forty-one members of the crew were landed by lifeboat to-day ana three others are reported missing. One of the crewReuter - 85 words
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Article28 1939-11-01 14 Tokio. Oct. 31. AIR defence manoeuvres in Toklo and elsewhere lasting one ueek were Drought to an end yesterday with tno~!: clr raids.— Eastern News.28 words
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Advertisement511 1939-11-01 14 I /if J/t£^^fl^ .^^^TFu c* e ftj.fß and S™ 1 1 SOvl**- I o£fOßt. in time, It stimulates Nature's own I vOlir COM" defenses in this "danger zone" to it sWr*** throw off a cold bejore it starts. y^ .^rrrfffU*^ Doctors have proved, in years of scientific tests among 17,353511 words
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Miscellaneous239 1939-11-01 14 Broadcasting SINGAPORE TO-DAY ZHL 235 metres. ZHP 30.06 metres. p.m. 1.00 Miscellaneous programme of new gramophone records. 1.30 The news and mid-day rubbsr and tin prices. 1.40 Miscellaneous programme of ne<v gramophone records (contd. 2.00 Interval. 5.00 Cantonese selections. t 5.40 Pelplng selections: "Classified Character singing In Peiping Plays" 25.239 words
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132 1939-11-01 15 Lontloc. Oct 31. I IST of runners and probable riders for the Cesarewitch is as follows: Fly On <E Sniitli); Black Speck (Carslaliei; Coatreven. tErethes>: Finis (Harry Wifcgg); Valedictory (Pat Beasley); Rodeo II (Gethin); Cornfield iT. Burns' 1; Mubarak iSmirke); Buxtoi <Stephenson>; Alistair (Lowrey); HestlaReuter - 132 words
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Article116 1939-11-01 15 The following have been selected to play hockey for the V.M.C.A against C.S.C. on Friday at 5.10 p.m. on thr Prince Edward Road ground: Wee Aik Chan. R. Lyne. V. Xavler, Chin Chye, G. L. Day, F. Hutchinson. Lawrence. I. B. Suratts, Lee Fong Llm, A. C. GaMaun,116 words
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Article47 1939-11-01 15 THE next ho key trial, originally fixed to be played on the S.R.C. padang on Tuesday next, will be played at the S.C.C. on Monday, instead. If the weather interferes, however, the match will be played on Tuesday on the S.R.C. ground.47 words
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575 1939-11-01 15 Penang Turf Club's Annual Meeting Kroui Our Own Correspondent) Penang. Oct. 31. THAT the year under review had been Quite 1 a busy one for all with the opening of the new racecourse and the running of two rac« meetings inside of two months, and that the track stood up575 words
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Article45 1939-11-01 15 Mro. F. T. Wyckoff won the October Women's bogey competition at the Island Club on Tuesday. The following were the best cards. Mrs. F. T. Wyckoff 1 down; Miss S. Abed 2 down; Mrs. A. N&ssim 3 down: Mrs. T. Nambu 4 down.45 words
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Article49 1939-11-01 15 RUGBY: S.C.C. "B" vs. R.A.F. "B", S.C.C. HOCKEY: Police vs. R.A.F., Depot: S.R.C. "A" vs. Medical Collect, S.R.C.; S.R.C. vs. Manchesters, Tanclin; Aniflo Chinese School vs. Khalsa, Oldham Hall; Ceylon Sports Club vs. Raffles Colics?, College; Indian Assn. vs. S.C.R.C., Bdestier TENNIS; YJH.CJ*. and S.C.R.C. tournaments.49 words
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310 1939-11-01 15 THRILLS AT LAST NIGHT'S JUNIOR BOXING Mortell Quee Draw A I.THOUGH a junior promotion, last nights boxing at the Happy World covered stadium was the best seen for a long time. The boy* fought for all they were worth to three of the five bouts and there was seldom a310 words
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Article127 1939-11-01 15 V.M.C.A. tennis results yesterday were: Mixed doubles: Miss Consigliere and C F. J. Ess ucr.) beat Miss B. Oehlers and C. Reshty (—l5), 6—l, 6—4; Mrs. Jacobs I and R. E. Meyer (—3) beat Miss N. Chia and S. A. Dawood 30J), 6—l, S—4. Men's127 words
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Article42 1939-11-01 15 In a hockey match played at Tanglln i yesterday, the Singapore Cricket Club beat the "B" company, Manchester Regiment, by four goals to two. Scorers for the club were Clement and Davics, who each scored two goals.42 words
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Article74 1939-11-01 15 Further S.C.R.C. tennis ties are: Friday, Heap Mixed Doubles: Miss S. Abed and Tan Huck Toe (—l2)(—12) vs. Mr. and Mrs. Evan Wong i;Scr.). Veterans H*ca> Singles: Dr. Ong Slow Hlan (-f 3) vs. E. C. Cherrington (—18).( —18). Saturday. H'cap Singles: Wong Thian Teck (—18) vs. Tan74 words
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Article382 1939-11-01 15 T"HE Singapore CrL'Jc^f Club "A" XV had a fine rugby victory yesterday when they defeated the Royal Engineers XV "A" by 29 points (two goals, a try, a penalty goal, and a drop goal) to nil In a game played on the padang.382 words
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705 1939-11-01 15 Meeting To Be Held On Nov. 11, 14 18 ANE hundred and twenty six horses and ponies have been entered for the winter meeting of the Singapore Turf Club to be he^d at Bukit Timah on Saturday, Nov. 11, Tuesday, Nov. 14705 words
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Article138 1939-11-01 15 THE following is the racing schedule for the Singapore winter meeting at Bukit Timah on Nov. 11, 14 and 18. First day, Saturday, Nor. 11: Horses class one, divisions one and two, seven furlongs; horses, class two. divisions one and two, seven furlongs; Ponies, class one. divisions138 words
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Article81 1939-11-01 15 ON Sunday at the Royal Singapore Yacht Club the "C" class will sail the second race for the Ovans Challenge Cup, starting at 9.50 a.m. The "A" class will sail the first for the Burton Challenge Cup, starting at 10 a.m. The "B" class will sail the first81 words
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Article141 1939-11-01 15 INDIAN Association hockey teams for the week are: Today Bgainst the S.C.R.C. on I. A. ground: J. Pierre, Capt. K. S. Thimayya, M. S. Dhoss, P. Henry. P. Gupta iCapt), G. Kennedy, Tarlok Singh. P. K. Bhaskaran, Lt. A. Randhir Singh. Tharam Singh, Ibrahim Bin Isa. Reserves: S.141 words
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Article90 1939-11-01 15 i From Our Own Correspondent) Seremban, Oct. 30. A last minute try enabled the Sungei Ujong Club of Seremban to beat the Negri Sembilan All Blues by six points to three at rugger. Considering that the European side consisted of several State representatives, the All Blues showed up90 words
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Article69 1939-11-01 15 The following have been selected to play rugby lor the V.M.C.A. against S.R.C. on Saturday, at 5 p.m. on the S.R.C. ground. J. Lovick. L. Lord, A. Lord, G. J. Moxon, L. F. Tessier. B. Fones, V. Andersen, C. Taylor, F. Hutchlnson. H Lewis, D. R. Yetton, D.69 words
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Advertisement17 1939-11-01 15 PLEASE GIVE GENEROUSLY NOVII IIVI.II SPACE GIVEN BY REMEMBMNCE c c WWEFrcLB 4 M LT| DIAMOND BEER17 words
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Advertisement477 1939-11-01 15 BRITAIN S BEST MOTOR CYCLE Mechanical perfection ■fc*t*a*iMP» for your enjoyment. CYCLE CARRIAGE CO.. (JO2£) LTD Glands Hade Young -Vigour Renewed Without Operation If you feel old before your time or suffer from nerve, brain and physical weakness, you will find new happiness ard health in an American medical discovery477 words
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714 1939-11-01 16 New Australian Scheme Is Announced INDIA TO FORM VOLUNTEER FLIGHTS FOR COASTAL DEFENCE TWO schemes of importance to Malaya which will strengthen Britain's air defences in India and the Pacific were announced last night in Sydney and New Delhi. A new Australian air forceReuter - 714 words
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Article, Illustration14 1939-11-01 16 French troops! manning a Run somewhere on the Western Front14 words
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53 1939-11-01 16 TTiIK Australian and New Zealand missions arrived In Ottawa yesterday to confer with the British and Canadian representatives regarding the Empire air training scheme. The conferences will begin this week-end and vHI revolve round a plan reported iv have been prepared by the Canadian nationalReuter - 53 words
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Article157 1939-11-01 16 "Refugees In London Stirring Up Trouble" London, Oct. 31. GERMANY has been trying to explain the reason why the Czech demonstrations took place In Prague by sayin? that they were due to Communist elements. According to reports reaching Budapest this is without foundation, says Reuter. TheReuter - 157 words
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Article114 1939-11-01 16 Objections Will Not Be Considered Copenhagen, Oct 30. THE Berlin correspondents of the National Tidende and BerUnske Tidsnde disclose that the Fuehrer is most insistent about retrieving all German minorities abroad, who, according to his plan, should forthwith Immigrate to the Reich. The fact that Himmler.114 words
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Article133 1939-11-01 16 BRIG.-GEN. SPFARS. head of the British delegation of the Anglo-French parliamentary committee, which has been visiting Paris and the Western Front, broadcast from Paris: "Our only desire In politics ls to collaborate completely with France until we have won for Europe the right to live in peace133 words
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Article112 1939-11-01 16 For Mediterranean London, Oct. 31. HTIIE RECENT REMARKS of Goveminent spokesmen indicating that the submarine menace to Allied shipping U well under control are amply confirmed by the new list of war risk insurance rates of the Institute of London Underwriters, which comprises a number ofReuter - 112 words
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55 1939-11-01 16 IIJARSHAL Smigly-Rydz, former virITI tual dictator of Poland, who is in enforced exile in Rumania, has sent a complaint to the Rumanian Government. He asks that, because of the Insults to which he declares he is exposed In his present quarters at Craiova, h-? should be55 words
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Article43 1939-11-01 16 Tallinn, Oct. 31. rE members of the Russian minority in Estonia have decided to set up their own "cultural autonomy" institutions. The government has hitherto maintained Russian schools and the minority wishes It to pay the full cost* of organizing cultural autonomy. —Reuter.Reuter - 43 words
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390 1939-11-01 16 HOW HITLER HOPES TO FORCE PEACE ON THE ALLIES Methodically Letting Russia March W estward THE Berlin correspondent of Svenska Dagbladet asserts that; the Great Powers are now v playing diplomatic poker for the highest stakes." Germany is determined to force Great Britain to make peace by methodically letting Russia390 words
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162 1939-11-01 16 London, Oct. 31. THE ARCHBISHOP of Canterbury, speak•l ing at a diocesan conference yesterday, asked If we could doubt that the world was now confronted by a menace of force which was really and truly evil. "Consider the persecution and cruelty Inflicted on aReuter - 162 words
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Article66 1939-11-01 16 London, Oct. 31. IT Ls officially stated that Christ mas leave for Biiti-.li troops in France has been Axed for early in December. Provisional ri <<es have been arranged but will depend on the situation at the time. The first men to go back MillReuter - 66 words
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Article135 1939-11-01 16 Being Suppressed By The Nazi Regime Luxemburg. CXt 30. MORE measures have been taken in Germany to suppress anti Communist propaganda. The activities of tho German louc-iie "Anti-Konuntern," which dp.ndeci on the Propaganda Ministry, will hencel'ort'i be confined to anti-Semitism Books and pamphlets spreading an'd-Camjnunist pvopa^nnca are135 words
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44 1939-11-01 16 Rome, Oct. 31. COME 20 persms were killed and 21 seriously ir Jured and a considerable number sustained minor injuries when the exprers train from Venice ran into a Rome-bound train, ncrr the Milan central station. ReutcrReuter - 44 words
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56 1939-11-01 16 THE Governor, Sir Shenton Thomas lias received a cablegram from the Lord Mayor of London with referenc» Malaya's gift of £80,000 for the Red Cross and Order 01 St. John of Jerusalem: "Very grateful thanks for magnificent contribution of Malaya. Splendid example to the56 words
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45 1939-11-01 16 London, Oct. 31. THE slogan "there is only one wish we Austrians have and that Is to get away from the Reich" was repeated over and over again in to-night's broadcast by the Austrian anU-Na?i Freedom Party. Reutcr.Reuter - 45 words
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Article, Illustration16 1939-11-01 16 In their barracks somewhere in France, these French reserve soldiers pat away their food with gusto.16 words
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Advertisement9 1939-11-01 16 ELLISON S. EZEKIEL <5c CO. 3. CAPITOL BUILDING, SINGAPORE.9 words
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