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Title Section36 1940-04-01 1 The Straits Times The Straits Times [ESTABLISHED NEARLY A CENTURY.] MALAYA'S LEADING NEWSPAPER— LARGEST NET SALES 16 PAfiKS SINGAPORE, MONDAY, APRIL 1, 1940. 16 PAGES SINGAPORE, MONDAY, APRIL 1, 1910 PRICE 5 CENTS PRICE 5 CENTS,36 words
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Advertisement298 1940-04-01 1 bee MIEN CHONG SMART TAILORING »m Singapore. Coleman St. -Phone 4816- SINGAPORE, 140 CECIL ST, ('PHONE 5471) fohnson OCTORD MOKES Johnson Sea Horses continue to lead in public acceptance. This is due to their proven Dependability, their Style, their Balanced -Construction, and many other fine mechanical -.y. features. Lower in298 words
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Advertisement209 1940-04-01 1 KUALA LVMPVR. 25 JAVA ST. r PHONE 3683). HAPPY WORLD CYCLING CHAMPIONSHIP OPEN LADIES' EVENT (APRIL 1940) W Won again by MISS MAUREEN TAYE! f FOR THE SECOND TIME! w h o rode a RALEIGH "R.R.A." BICYCLE Sole Agents for RALEIGH Bicycles ROBINSON CO., LTD. CHATWOOD STRONGROOM DOORS AS INSTALLED209 words
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Advertisement21 1940-04-01 1 FINAL EDTN. tor pesfeci srnts in OfiESSMAKiNB READYMADES Cult at MADAME PAGE'S SALONS 13. Battory Road. Singapore. HOTEL MAJESTIC Kuala Lumpur.21 words
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DOMESTIC OCCURRENCES
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Obituary73 1940-04-01 2 Mauamr Wee Whye Neo. wife of the late Mr. Lee Woon Chwee, passed away peacefully at 20. Balmoral Road at 2 p.m. yesterday. She leaves behind a son, Lee Kirn Puat, two daughters, a son-in-law. Mr. Khoo Kay Hian, seven grandsons, ten grand daughters and seven great grandchildren. Funeral73 words
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Advertisement520 1940-04-01 2 At the Maternity Hospital, Singapore on March 31. to Sally (nee Rennle) wife erf A. Maokay Dick, Tai Tak Estate, Johorc, a daughter. The engagement is announced on March 30. 1940 between Mr. Thio Keng Kok, second son of the late Mr. Thio Soon Loh and Mrs. Thio Soon Loh520 words
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Advertisement791 1940-04-01 2 SITUATIONS WANTED EXPERIENCED CHINESE LADY SHORT HAND-TYPIST, Cambridge Junior Candidate, versed in Chinese, opens for immediate engagement. Part/full time. Apply Box 570, Straits Times. EUROTEAN LADY would like to tafce charge of child or children in return for passage to England. Highly recommended. Box 574, Straits Times. EXPERIENCED RUBBER ESTATE791 words
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Advertisement785 1940-04-01 2 BUSINESS PREMISES TO LET OFFICES at l and l-A Prmo» St. and 22 Raffles Place. Apply Son Chew Ke« 129 KSflney Road TO LET No. M Robinsor Road, thoroughly renovated, immediate entry. Apply 7 De Souia Street. TO LET from May 1. 1940. OFFICE and GODOWN near Harbour. Apply Box785 words
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Advertisement611 1940-04-01 2 PUBLIC NOTICES NOTICE OF REMOVAL RONEO LTD., &ive notice that, owin& to Fire, tkey have removed to temporary premises at Raffles Chambers (Ground Floor). The indulgence of all customers is requested pending re- organisation during the next few days. Telephone numbers remain as before 6275 6276. RONEO LTD. A. V.611 words
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Advertisement510 1940-04-01 2 AUCTION NOTICE AUCTION SALE Of freehold and leasehold Singapore properties. At the saleroom cf Messrs. Cheong Koon Seng At Co., Ltd.. No. 10 C^ulln Street, on Wednesday, Apr. 3. 1M«, a'. 2.30 P.M. Lot l. Valuable freehold land and houses Nob. 31 and ?5 Gilstead Road. Singapore, area 68,202 sq.510 words
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Advertisement159 1940-04-01 2 BUSINESS CARDS ETC WANTED QUALIFIED PHARMACIST BY DISPENSARY. Apply Box No. 557, Straits Times. SALON Mme. SHEILA" 9 Eu Court (2nd floon Hill Street. Telephone 7139 CLEARANCE SALE TO MAKE ROOM FOR FRESH STOCKS DAY DRESSES from S3 DINNER EVENING DRESSES from S6 FOR ONE WEEK ONLY Now On MASSAGE159 words
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Advertisement326 1940-04-01 3 SHIPPING ANNOUNCEMENTS P. 0 BRITISH INDIA ANO APCAR LINE. (Incorporated In England) PENIMiULAK ANL OKIKN'IAI <iJ* Co MA II HVWrNCER ANt) CAROO SFR^TCF: The best possible services ore being maintained by the P O. S N Company to theii usual ports of r:al'. except porti in Japan Passengers are requested326 words
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Advertisement409 1940-04-01 3 (incorporated in Japan i GENERAL PASSENGER AGENT! FOR CUNARD WHITE STAR >: TO LIVERPOOL Cototnb* MA Saei. Port Said. Naples. S Marseilles Gibraltar. LUbon and Llverp* n Sail S'Dotf w HAKUSAN MARU Apr 5 J HARUNA MARU Apr. 22 23 4 Cal*j Bomba TO LONDON DELAGOA MARU May 1 S409 words
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Advertisement619 1940-04-01 3 LUXURIOUS ONE-GLASS MOTORSHIPS Cabins with Private Bath— ExreUent Cniaine -Moderate Fares PASSENGER 6c PREIGHT SERVICES HOMEWARDS: to Colombo. Aden. Port Said. Palestine. Beyrouth. Genoa. Marseilles, Casablanca, London, Antwerp. Rotterdam. Copenhagen and Scandinavia OUTWARDS: to Bangkok Saigon Manila, HonttMig. Bhanchai and Janan. For particular* regarding saillnfs farea. Me. please apply to619 words
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Advertisement40 1940-04-01 3 INSURANCE FIRE- ACCIDENT MOTOR FIDELITY GUARANTEE MARINE WORKMEN'S COMPENSATION THS LONDON ASSURANCE. HONO CONQ FIBB INSCB CO LTD. PHOKNIZ ASBURANOB OO LTD. WESTERN ASSURANCI 00. BAOLI STAR O4S Oa LTD. BRITISH AMERICA A3SURANOI OO GUTHRIE CO. LTD. (Incorporated in 8.8.)40 words
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Advertisement324 1940-04-01 3 MANSFIELD CO., LTD. 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 THE CHEAPEST FARE Regular Services to Fre mantle (Perth) via Java by first class passenger324 words
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Page 3 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous291 1940-04-01 3 TO-DAY SINGAPORE ZHL 1.33 me/1 (225m I ZHP S.CS oir/i (U98tn 1.15 pjn. Miscellaneous gramophone records; 1.30 p.m. News; mid-day rubber, tin and copra prices; 1.40 p.m. Interval; £.00 pm I Songs by Ahmad Nlspoot (Malay) 5 30 p.m I Tamil muslcf: 6.00 pjn. "Old favourites" f (Cantonese); 6.45 p.m.291 words
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Miscellaneous365 1940-04-01 3 NIROM run am mc,» 131.2a u».i riM «o< met (49.6 m.»; PMN 10 IS roc (29.2 mi: YD3 11.86 me* (25 3 m.i: fDC .Sit < 19.89 m.i 4.50 p.m. Programme preview: 4.53 p.m. Tea concert; 5.50 pjn. Children's hour; 6.29 p.m. Italian music: 6.50 pjn. News a d weather365 words
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920 1940-04-01 4 Lowest Prices Possible INCREASING TURNOVER THE recent increase in the price of Fraser and Neave's products was f the first the company had made for 20 years, but they still maintained t their policy of marketing products at 1 the lowest possible price to the920 words
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Article315 1940-04-01 4 Encouraging Review By Chairman ADDRESSING the annual meet*- ing of Hong Fatt (Sungei B.esi), Ltd.. at Kuala Lumpur, last week, the chairman, Mr. Chew Kam Chuan, said: The accounts. I think, are clear and self-explanatory, and, in view of the fact that the report of315 words
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Article62 1940-04-01 4 London, Mar. 31. 'TREASURY returns for the end of the financial yea-. Issued last night, show that expenditure amounted to £1,816,000 000, which is £116,000,000 It- thELn the war budget estimates. Revenue amounted to £1,049,000,000. which is £54,000,000 more than the vu budget estimate. Excess of expenditureReuter - 62 words
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Article766 1940-04-01 4 CONNEMARA CHAIRMAN'S CONFIDENT REVIEW "SOUND FINANCIAL POSITION" AT the annual meeting of Connemara Ltd., held in Kuala Lumpur last week the chairman, Mr. F. B. Gough, said: Since addressing you last year there has been a marked change in the rubber industry as a whole, and after766 words
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Article181 1940-04-01 4 MAIL ARRIVALS Mails from London «nd Europe etc. (surface) 8.25 a.m. (general delivery) to-day. Mails from Java and Sumatra (air) 1.30 p.m. to-day; 1.40 p.m. to-morrow. Mails from Australia and Java (air) S.SO p.m. to-morrow. Malls close at the General Post Office us follows: TO-DAY Ceylon181 words
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1300 1940-04-01 4 Fraser Co.'s Singapore Share Quotations SATURWAY, MAR. 3«. 19M: 1 I'-M. MINING Buyer* Sdlen Ampat Tin (4s 4s 10 %d 5s 3d Austral Amal. (5s) 5s 9d 6s 3d Austral Malay 35s 37s Ayer Hitam 2 Is 22s Ayer Weng (C) -63 .87 Bangrln Tin 21s 22s Batu Sclangor ($1)1,300 words
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205 1940-04-01 4 Singapore, Mar. 30, l p.m. MINING Buyer* Seller* Ampats 4/9 5/3 Austrai Awaig 5/9 6/i Batu Selangors 1-42 1.47 Sgr. J:!? i:S Kampong Lanjuts 22/6 23/K Kamuntlng 8/. turn Kamunting 10/6 11; Kent I/- 2/3 Bug Rim 2 00 2 05 Kramats Kucnals 1 a205 words
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Article171 1940-04-01 4 A N increase last week in the incidence of cholera in Calcutta and Rangoon is reported by the League of Na» tions health organization Eastern Bureau, Singapore. In Calcutta, 65 cases were reported last week as against 59 in the previous week*, while in Rangoon fourReuter - 171 words
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Advertisement168 1940-04-01 4 BRITISH Al RWAYS —^i^Q WP*'*' BRITISH reliability BRITISH efficiency BRITISH courtesy these are the watchwords which have earned just praise for the names ol IMPERIAL AIRWAYS and BRITISH AIRWAYS The activities of these two Companies are henceforth to be united under the British Overseas Airways Corporation Their traditions remain as168 words
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FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL NEWS
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Article294 1940-04-01 5 Details Of New Taxes Are Awaited B? Our financial Correspondent Singapore. Apr. 1. SINGAPORE markets opened this morning eagerly awaiting information in connection with new taxation which is expected to be announced in the Federal Council to-day. The only commodity prices available this morning are those from294 words
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53 1940-04-01 5 THE death at San Francisco on Thursday of Mr Joseph R. Sheehan, President of the American President Lines, Ltd., is reported. Mr Sheehan was appointed President of the company by the U.S. Maritime Commission on its reorganization in Oct. 1938. He was prominent in shipping53 words
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Article95 1940-04-01 5 A PROFIT cf $21 094 was made by the Bukit Untons Rubber Co., Ltd., for the year ended December last. At the annual meeting of the company at Seremban en Apr. 12, the dircclors will recommend the payment cf a final dividend of 2V4 per cent.,95 words
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Article98 1940-04-01 5 Monday, Apr. 1, noon. Bayers Seller* Prices Price* No. IX R.S.S. (Spot loose) 35H 35% No IX R.S.S. f.o.b. In cases March-April 367, 37V4 Seller* option G.F.A.Q. n.S.S. f.o.b. in bales Ma. rh-. April 35 35& Sellers option t A.Q. R.S.S. tab. In bales March-April98 words
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146 1940-04-01 5 London, Mar. 31. A STRIKING example of South Africa's ability to carry out her declared policy of debt redemption and repatriation of loan funds is contained in the announcement that the Union Government has decided to exercise the option to redeem at par £7,900,000, aBritish Wireless - 146 words
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Article488 1940-04-01 5 Service Suspended "For Duration A MONG the useful activities which the outbreak of war has checked, is the work of the Imperial Economic Committee. According to the addendum to the committee's report of 1938-39. the Committee when war broke out was issuing, each week, detailed information on488 words
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250 1940-04-01 5 FRASER COMPANY LIST OF CURRENT DIVIDENDS Books Company Dividend dose TIN Burma Malay 6d. No. 22 Mar. 17 Chenderiang 5% Int. less tax Kuala Kampar 3d No. 18 Mar 25 Kuchai 10% int. Apr! 9 LUmul 5 mt. Apr. 11 Sthn. Tronoh 74% Int. less tax Mar. 13 Suntrpi Luas250 words
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Article567 1940-04-01 5 Hamilton Rubber Company PROSPECTS STILL IMPROVING THE annual meeting of Hamilton 1 (F.M.S.) Rubber Co., Ltd., was held at Kuala Lumpur last week. The chairman, Mr. J. Murray, said: You will see from the accounts that the result of the year's working is a profit of567 words
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Article117 1940-04-01 5 Buyers Sellers Gambler 7.50 Hamburg Cube $13.00 Java Cube $12.00 Pepper White Muntok $14.25 White $13.75 Black 8.25 Copra Mixed $3.40 Sun Dried $3.80 Sago Flour No 1 Llngga $5.50 Fair $5.50 $5.50 Sarawak $5.75 $5.75 Jelotong Palerubang $16.00 Banja $15.50 Sarawak $16.50 Tapioca Small Flake S10.25117 words
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Article54 1940-04-01 5 London, Mar. 31. IN the money market, after some stringency during the early part of the week owing to war loan prepayments and preparations to meet the end of the month settlements supplies during the latter part flowed more freely and overnight loans were easily obtainable. WallReuter - 54 words
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Article255 1940-04-01 5 Companies Review Prosperous Year HPHREE tin mining companies' reports, issued during the weekend, reveal that 1939 was a particularly prosperous year for the industry. The directors of Ber junta! Tin Dredging Ltd., report the payment of the company's first dividend of 6d. a share in255 words
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Article27 1940-04-01 5 r[E following tin production for February is reported: Hours Yardage Piculs ore Renong Tin Dredge 1 336 Dredge 2 168 Gombak dredge 1,00727 words
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Article175 1940-04-01 5 The following are me exchange rates tnis morning according to the dally circular Issued by the Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation SELLING London T.T 2/4 1/16 London demand 24 1/16 Rate for freight 24« Lyons demand 2060 Switzerland demand 208* Hamburg demand New York demand 46 15/16 Montreal demand175 words
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125 1940-04-01 5 London, Mar. 31. MR. Herbert Morrison, the wellknown Labour leader, declared in an interview to-day that recent peace votes by a few isolated trade unions and by the Independent Labour party, which has no connection with the official Labour party, were wholly unimportant and inBritish Wireless - 125 words
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68 1940-04-01 5 Athens, Mar. 31. /"•REEK merchant ships flying foreign U flags must return to the Greek flag within four months under a new. pro vision In the forthcoming budget legislation, stated the Prime Minister, Oen. Metaxas, yesterday. Heavy penalties are prescribed for shipowners who failReuter - 68 words
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Advertisement214 1940-04-01 5 NO MODERN HOME CAN AFFORD TO BE WITHOUT SG R A FTO N CLOUDY HOUSEHOLD AMMONIA invaluable in the Kitchen, ScuUcry Bathroom Useful in 100 different w*vi ouiereni ways. 50 cents Per quart bottle. ObtliMblt tt ill leading Stores Predict o* j GRAFTON LABORATORIES, LTD. I Singapore Mid Kuala Lumpur.214 words
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Advertisement157 1940-04-01 5 a THI WHITE DOT /IB identities the O«nntn* LIFETIME H When yon bay m Bl JU SHEAFITER'S LIFBI In TIME you buy the &n> VQ ill °f > t! > Wnd And llfll it's thnrty too-- forth* Hm]9 guarantee usures yo» pifja of lifelong service. I Give) tit* FleMCt. VmlsheaitTerS157 words
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Advertisement410 1940-04-01 6 WARMER BROS:— LAUGH LET LAUGH HIT! AUIAMBRAI^g' .APETER B. GOOD 0~ tAV ENRIGHT- A WAKNIK BKOS.-tW. M wj(sfl^^*^^^' W (araAvMMr) 1--O» i W»»l*.Mm»».». —^NEXT CHANGE*— S^a^dßg 2\ A dramatic smash 7V J'HF ja with the impact V R%iM' Wm£ s #js of a thunderbolt! «o VICTOR McLAGLEN SALLY EILERS^HH BS2410 words
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Advertisement591 1940-04-01 6 LAST NIGHT 6.15 9.15 V^V^V^U'Vl A PICTURE STIRRING WITH ITS T W DRAMA, ACTION EMOTION H^IBHHHhIhhI YOUNG Mr. LINCOLN' 20th Century-Fox Picture with HENRY FONDA, ALICE BRADY, MAJORIE WEAVER. To-morrow— Founder of Fabulous Dollar Dynasty Failure in the Family he tried to build with Money! EDWARD ELLIS, WILLIAM iTIID W591 words
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Advertisement202 1940-04-01 6 At all the CLUBS at Raffles... At Sea View IT'S THE WHOLE TOPIC of CONVERSATION! CAPITOL |<#*S? Another Grand Picture at |^gjK^ Your Popular "CARRIER" PPw AIR-CONDITIONED ijß r ,:M^& L M M.GJ4's Star-Studded Hit! W J* iJj NORMA SHEARER .W > ROSALIND RUSSELL RJ PAULETTE GODDARD X in ~~^Bm202 words
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796 1940-04-01 7 Mr. Hull's Outspoken Statement: Japan Held To Blame COMMENTING on the inauguration on Saturday of the Japanese-sponsored "National Government of China, Mr. Cordell Hull, United States Secretary of State, declared in Washington: "Of course the United States will continue to recognize theReuter - 796 words
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Article140 1940-04-01 7 London, Mar. 31. REFERRING to criticism of the speech in Tokio last Thursday of Sir Robert Craigie, British Ambassador to Japan, the Sunday Times' diplomatic correspondent says: "Some commentators have interpreted it as an indication of a change in British policy in the Far East. Such isReuter - 140 words
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Article100 1940-04-01 7 japan's Drive To Indo-China VERY heavy fighting is reported in South China where the Japanese forces are apparently making a determined drive towards the border of Indo-China but dispatches from Chungking say that the Japanese have been forced to withdraw from Funan, south-west of Nanning. The Japanese are said toReuter - 100 words
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Advertisement603 1940-04-01 7 HOTELS Tonight Cocktail Dance 7 p.m to 9 p.m DINNER DANCE (informal) 9.45 to midnight FIRST APPEARANCE OF NEW CABARET ATTRACTION THE PRESTON TRIO WHIRLWIND SKATERS A THRILLING DARING SHOW! Olnn«r f£.sO Non-diners SI.OO RAFFLES ORCHESTRA directed by DAN HOPKINS SEAVIEW HOTEL WEDNESDAY GALA DINNER DANCE DEBUT OF OUR NEW603 words
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Advertisement173 1940-04-01 7 CATHAY -to-day-Vfl II■« I Goes 3.15—6.15—9.15 LAST THREE SHOWS TO-DAY of this great MUSICAL COMEDY... ROSE of WASHINGTON SQUARE STARRING ALICE Km TYRONE FAYE AND POWER _PONT__MISS THIS SEE IT TO-DAYI OPENING TO-MORROW I SEE SPECIAL ANNOUNCE. vi kiimw iv mviiiiuii i MENT 0|( pfIGE 13 Jj The biggest show173 words
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95 1940-04-01 8 Prague, Mar. 31. The German secret police to-day continued their search for a Czech student who Is alleged to nave shot a Gestapo agent ten days ago and to have killed two German frontier guards two days later. Last night a court in Prague passedReuter - 95 words
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Article1127 1940-04-01 8 The Straits Times SINGAPORE, MONDAY. APR. 1. 1940. (212th. Day of the War.) STABBED IN THE BACK During the past few weeks, Nazi propagandists have ceased to refer to the German defences along the French frontier as the Siegfried Line and have used instead the term West Wall." An interesting1,127 words
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Letters To The Editor
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Letter837 1940-04-01 8 A Welcome Move And An Example To the Editor of the Straits Times Sir, Mr. H. R. Cheeseman Is to be commended on the enthusiastic interest he is displaying on behalf of the street < boys, whom a miserable economic i muddle condemns to live and learn on837 words
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Letter136 1940-04-01 8 To the Editor of the Straits Times Sir, The letter from Entente Cordiale," published in last Friday's Straits Times under the heading Our French Allies is timely. There is quite a spate of oratory at Home regarding the virtual fusion of England and France, in every sphere,136 words
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Letter413 1940-04-01 8 Fears Of A Former Java Merchant To the Editor of the Straits Times Sir, I would be failing In my moral duty as a citizen of this place if I did not voice my inner feelings in respect of the proposed income tax. As an ex-merchant of the413 words
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510 1940-04-01 8 WAR FUNDS A Loan And Monthly Lotteries To the Editor of the Straits Times Sir,— Amid the spate of printed prejudice and muddled reasoning might a simple person add his ideas of the bare essentials of the case and the remedy. A month has been wasted. Money is wanted immediately.510 words
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Letter794 1940-04-01 8 Aen Who Have Tried To Rule Europe To the Editor of the Straits Times Sir,— Charles V of Spain, In the ICth mtury, enjoyed the glory of a Spanl Europe when he ruled over Spain, most the whole of Central Europe, id parts of Italy. But his was a794 words
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Letter111 1940-04-01 8 To the Editor of the Straits Times Sir.— Will the Cathay Cinema management soon let us know their decision regarding the introduction of a proper booking of 50-cents seats Yours, etc.. THOMAS LIM. Singapore, Mar. 28. The Straits Times receives many more letters than can be published in111 words
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Advertisement231 1940-04-01 8 Travelling Clocks Real leather folding cases, Swiss 8 day lever movement with alarm, luminous dial. from $24.— JUST RECEIVED 55th NEW EDITION: of "PEARS ENCYCLOPEDIA" Twenty-two complete works, of Reference In one handy Volume of nearly I.COO pages. Gen. Editor Leslie VV. E. Sherwood. With coloured Frontispiece. The Flags of231 words
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Advertisement50 1940-04-01 8 Jut Received! THE RIDDLE OF WOMAN by Dr. Joseph Tenenbaum A Study in the Social Psychology of SEX. With an Introduction by Norman Halre, Ch.M., M.B. Price $7.50. Postage Extra. G. H. KIAT A CO., LTD., €-8 Robinson Road, Singapore. ■Phone 6506. JOHN DUKE Man ufacturing Optician. 21. BATTERY ROAD50 words
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648 1940-04-01 9 What Neutrals Think Of Churchill's Speech MAKING SURE NAZIS DO NOT GET SUPPLIES French Welcome "Vigorous Statement" On Situation POLITICAL circles in Amsterdam regard Mr. Winston Churchill's speech (see Page 13) as foreshadowing the intensification of the Allied blockade. They expect, in particular, a sharper648 words
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64 1940-04-01 9 London, Mar. 31. GEN. Weygand. Commander-in-chief ol the Allied forces in the Middle East, conferred last night with M. Reynaud, the French Prime Minister. It was not known that he was in Paris until his meeting with M. Reynaud was announced. The conference took64 words
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Article147 1940-04-01 9 Air Attacks On Fishing Boats Amsterdam, Apr. 1. A WAVE of bitterness and indignation has swept over Holland following the latest attacks by German planes on Dutch fishing boats. In addition to the Protinus, two other fishing trawlers, the Groen and Viking Bank, were attacked byReuter - 147 words
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73 1940-04-01 9 New York, Mar. 31. *< AMERICAN sentiment is overbehind the Allies after seven months of war," according to the latest nationwide poll organized by the American Institute of Public Opinion, says the New York Times. "Eighty-four per cent, of those questioned wish for an AlliedReuter - 73 words
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Article135 1940-04-01 9 London, Mar. 31. IT is officially stated by the Air Minis- try that there is no truth whatever in reports which continue to b.£ broadcast from Germany that British pilots had been court-martialled for having made false reports in regard to operations against the enemy.Reuter - 135 words
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Article103 1940-04-01 9 Japanese Peace Move In China? London, Apr. 1. F! is regarded as possible that the establishment of the new government under Wang Uhing-wei in Nanking will lead soon to peace moves by Japan, writes the Daily Express political correspondent. The correspondent says that the British Government will not withdraw diplomaticReuter - 103 words
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Article299 1940-04-01 9 Soviet Premier's Statement REUTER learns in Amsterdam that there has been intense disappointment behind the scenes in German Foreign Office over the speech of Molotov, Soviet Premier and Foreign Commissar, reaffirming Russia's determination to remain neutral in the war between the Allies and Germany. Hitler is saidReuter - 299 words
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Article19 1940-04-01 9 Pari3 Is stopping central heating in all public buildings from to-day to save coal.— Reuter.Reuter - 19 words
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Article, Illustration37 1940-04-01 9 Mac hine-jrunners of the Manchester Regiment holding: a position in a French village during divisional exercises held in the area occupied by the B.E.F. A battalion of the Manchesters is stationed in Malaya.37 words
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296 1940-04-01 9 London, Mar. 31. BOTH Houses of Parliament meet on Tuesday after the Easter recess. The practice of sitting three days weekly will be resumed in future to give Ministers more time for departmental duties. It is expected that the Prime Minister, Mr.296 words
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Article, Illustration122 1940-04-01 9 For over four hours men of the RAT. recently dropped bomb after bomb on the German seaplane base on Sylt Island, wrecking hangars, slipways and other military objectives as a reply to the Nazi raid over Scapa Flow. Nearly 1,000 bombs were dropped by122 words
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Article133 1940-04-01 9 ACCORDING to Official R.A.F. figures, 133 German planes have been shot down by the British alone on all fronts since the war began, and 47 British aircraft have been shot down on all fronts in the same period. A German coastal raider was caught napping byReuter - 133 words
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Article64 1940-04-01 9 Stockholm, Apr. 1. ANEW law which comes into force to-morrow forbids all Swedish ships of over 350 tons to leave port in future without permission of the Maritime Commission. A similar restriction is placed on Swedish freighters between 100 tons and 350 tons sailing between Sweden andReuter - 64 words
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Article55 1940-04-01 9 Copenhagen, Mar. 31. WHAT Is thought to be the sound of heavy gunfire at sea is reported to have been heard by various people at different places on the west coast of northern Slesvig, at about mid-day yesterday. It is stated that the sound came fromReuter - 55 words
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Article25 1940-04-01 9 THERE was "fairly Intense activity" A by Allied and German air forces yesterday, according to the latest French war communique.— Reuter.Reuter - 25 words
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Article93 1940-04-01 9 Defence Funds Up 40 Per Cent. Moscow, Apr. 1. AN increase of 40 per cent, in defence expenditure is provided for In the Soviet budget for 1940 presented yesterday before the Soviet Parliament by the Finance Commissar, Zveriev. He stated that revenue was estimated at 182,200,000,000Reuter - 93 words
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Article100 1940-04-01 9 Stockholm, Apr. 1. •T*HE Swedish and Norwegian prime ministers, M. Hanssen and M. Nygaardsvold respectively, and the Finnish Minister of Supply, M. Tanner, were among delegates from the four northern countries who attended a two-day meeting of the Nordic Labour Co-operation Committee which terminated yesterday. The proceedingsReuter - 100 words
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Article128 1940-04-01 9 Paris, Apr. 1. MR. Sumner Welles, U.S. Undersecretary of State, wrote letters to the Polish Prime Minister, Gen. Sikorski, and the Foreign Minister, M. Zaleski, before he left Rome on his way back to Washington after his European tour. This was announced at a Cabinet128 words
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Article684 1940-04-01 10 Increased Duties On Tin, Rubber, Estates Cars ENTERTAINMENT TAX ALSO IN NEW SCHEDULE (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Apr. 1. INCREASED duties on the export of rubber and tin, and taxes on entertainments and the registration of motorcars are included in the War Taxation Bill,684 words
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Article170 1940-04-01 10 SINGAPORE RAFFLES HOTEL Cocktail Dance 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Dinner Dance (Informal) 9.45 to Midnight. GARRICK THEATRE. GEYLANG Asha. A Hindustani Talkie 6.15 Sc 9.15. GREAT WORLD Cabaret 9 p.m. Globe: Idiots Delight. Sky: The Jones family in Hollywood. Atlantic Theatre: Chinese Picture. lIA IT V WORLD Happy170 words
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111 1940-04-01 10 PLAN TO KILL PUPPET New Movement In China Admitted Chungking, Apr. 1. F' is officially confirmed that a movement is going on to collect funds for the assassination of Wang Chlng-wei. chairman of the newly-inaugurated puppet regime in Nanking. Some weeks ago chain-letters were widely circulated here, the recipients beingReuter - 111 words
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Article97 1940-04-01 10 GOOD SUCCESSOR TO BROTHER RAT At The Cinema 'Brother Rat and a Baby." (Priscilla Lane, Jane Bryan, Jane Wyman, Wayne Morris, Eddie Albert, Peter B. Good). Warner Bros. At the Alhambra. A SEQUEL to the recent comedy success, "Brother Rat," this film provides a full quota of laughs. Perhaps what97 words
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Article106 1940-04-01 10 INVISIBLE MAN AND FIGHT FILM "The Invisible Man Returns," (Sir Cedric Hardwicke, Nan Grey. Vincent Price. John Sutton and Cecil Kellaway.) Universal. At the Capitol. Midnight premiere. rIS sequel to H. G. Wells' lamous story "The Invisible Man" is even more thrilling than its predecessor. The plot is that of106 words
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Article50 1940-04-01 10 "The Light That Failed" (Ronald Colman, Walter Huston, Dudley Digges and Ida Lupino). Paramount. At the Cathay. Midnight premiere. ACTING is superb in this film, which is based on one of Kipling's works. It is interesting and enjoyable throughout with Colman, as usual taking the acting honours.50 words
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Article486 1940-04-01 10 Selangor Asiatic Unemployment MR. JOHN HANDS DISTRESS RELIEF (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Mar. 30. DESCRIBED as "an important event in the history of the Malay States" by Mr. John Hands, hon. secretary of the Selangor Asiatic Unemployment Relief Fund, is a contribution of $500 1 from486 words
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Article131 1940-04-01 10 (From Our Own Correspondent) Ipoh, Mar. 30. THE preparedness of estates to work 1 under emergency conditions was alluded to by Mr. James Marshall at the Central Perak Planting Association. He said I have made casual reference to the apprehensions of last autumn that occasion131 words
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Article, Illustration42 1940-04-01 10 Mrs D E D Morris, formerly Miss Joan Richardson, signing the register at St. Mark s Church, Seremoan, after her marriage to Lieut D ED Morris the Royal Berkshire Regiment, who is at present attached to the Malay Regiment.42 words
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Article536 1940-04-01 10 (From Our Own Correspondent) Ipoh, Mar. 30. "IJAVING regard to the ease with which the sudden n demand for additional tapping labour was satisfied one or two strikes notwithstanding who can gainsay that it is the Indian labourer himself, whose interests the ban was designed to536 words
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362 1940-04-01 10 (From Our Own Correspondent) Ipoh, Ma: 30 AS regards dental trouble, particularly in children, no provision, so far as I am aware, exists for any attendance and necessary treatment among estate populations, although I believe there is a system of travelling dental clinics which362 words
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278 1940-04-01 10 FROM JUNGLE TO ZOO Long Sea Trip For Animals SHIP TO CALL AT SINGAPORE THE Brisbane Maru (5,435 tons>. of the Os:\ka Syosen Kaisya Line, may be a floating zoo when she arrives in Singapore towards the end of next month on her way to Japan and America from South278 words
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Advertisement167 1940-04-01 10 a^HS-^ PtSTS OND HOME feS?J CLERNLINESS FOR YOU HALS! SPORE STOCKISTS: Simply spray MALSEK on pssis— jr wher« I -SBM| chye w^u ouan Co., they gather-they will be i**! 0 1 I*'1 \nct chuiia street. The high in»ecticidal power of MALSEK. ha» I /mES^ B Chulu e strtt C been167 words
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Article, Illustration380 1940-04-01 11 More Than 400 Hours Were Flown In March GROWING INTEREST SHOWN SINCE OUTBREAK OF WAR THE Royal Singapore Flying Club registered 409 flying hours for March— a -ecord for Malaya and among the highest totals of all flying clubs in the British Empire. The previous380 words
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Article68 1940-04-01 11 (From Our Own Correspondent) Malacca, Mar. 31. AT the annual general meeting of the *»Malacca Planters' Association held at the Malacca Club to-day the following were elected to officer chairman, Mr. W. A. Wilken; vice-chair-man, Mr. J. Snoxhlll; committee, Messrs. W. H. C. Horn, A. Murchie. R. A.68 words
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212 1940-04-01 11 NAVAL WORK WENT ON Loyalty Of S.H.B. Apprentices AN indication of the formidable list of work accomplished during the 2i/2 months strike in the Singapore Harbour Board dockyard by European foreman and the Eurasian, Malay and Indian employees was given to a reporter yesterday by an official of the Board.212 words
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117 1940-04-01 11 MR. TAN KAH KEE and Mr. Chuang Hsi Yen, leader and deputy leader of the South Seas Chinese Comfort Mission, respectively, accompanied by General Wu Te-chen, Director cf the Overseas Affairs Board of the Kuomintang, Mr. Chen Shu-Jen, Chairman of the Commission of Overseas117 words
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Article51 1940-04-01 11 <From Our Own Correspondent Seremban, Mar. 30. THREE elephants paid a visit to Ulu Beranang a few days ago. The matter was reported to the authorities and the animals were scared away. It will be remembered that some time ago elephants damaged a Sakai hut at Ulu51 words
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Article397 1940-04-01 11 Annual Appeal By Lieut. Col. Lord VARIED WORK OF SOCIAL SERVICE HTHE Salvation Army starts its annual appeal to-day, and an illustrated brochure displays vividly the valuable work this organization is carrying on in Malaya. There is a call for public subscriptions for $35,000. Lleut.-Col. H. A.397 words
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88 1940-04-01 11 "THE Balkans" is the subject of a talk to be broadcast from the Singapore radio station this evening at 7.30 by Professor H. Amon, of Raffles College. With the British Ambassadors and Ministers from all the Balkan capitals now on their way to London for88 words
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Article112 1940-04-01 11 T*HE Band of the Straits Settlements Police will perform under the direction of Mr. J. C. Hitch at Telok Ayer at 6 p.m. to-morrow: March, "Step Lightly," Peter Anderson; Overture, "Zampa," Herold; Pot-Pourrl Selection. "Classical Memories," Montague Ewing; Cornet Solo, "Killarney," M. W. Balfe; "Air De112 words
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490 1940-04-01 11 SPECIAL significance is attached to this year's Singapore Flower Show, to be opened by the Governor, Sir Shenton Thomas, at the Victoria Memorial Hall on Friday, in that it will be seen how local nursery gardeners are responding to the advantage given them by490 words
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Advertisement17 1940-04-01 11 A 26 BRAS SO polish j^Atx f// '!\\w> *$Mf For a QUICK Pjjl? EASY SHINE M 16_~r17 words
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Advertisement302 1940-04-01 11 JB "TOM GIRL" M ff^t VMERICA'S FAVORITE PAJAMA. Wr jg^ mk Outstanding Bargain Offer ml HL °f Ladies Cotton Pyjamas Mannish in character yet JH Bt delightfully feminine in an Ma tt^j MQR S&t appealing selection of fine M m VAT DYED Prints in Floral P«^y Wr Designs, Stripes and302 words
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Article, Illustration1018 1940-04-01 12 G. R. TONKIN - G. R. TONKIN, B.E.F. Is Ready But Looks To The Near East By Somewhere in France. IN the varm and friendly, though very martial, atmosphere of British G.H.Q. speculation as to the future course of the war on land flourishes mightily amongst1,018 words
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437 1940-04-01 12 ROBERT'S WIFE," the St. John Ervine play, which opened at the Victoria Theatre on Saturday, is serious fare, demanding a very high standard from the entire cast and Mrs. P. H. Battishill, who presents the show in aid of the Malaya Fatriotic Fund and437 words
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Advertisement278 1940-04-01 12 WHY DO THOUGHTFUL |]5 A, PARENTS send £fi 1^ THEIR SONS AND \^^mKW DAUGHTERS TO ftpjr- PITMAN'S? It 1* because the College's system of rapid specialised training has been extraordinarily successful In assisting young people to well-paid and progressive posts in all branches of Commercial and Secretarial work, and Accountancy.278 words
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Advertisement124 1940-04-01 12 &5g&K k Blended /S^gST DIFFERENT Q DtW HODUCT BY THE PROPRIETORS Of STQT£ EXPRESS THE WORLD'S BEST COLLAR The VAN HEUSEN is a semi-stiff collar possessing all the smartness of a stiff collar. Its unique multiply fabric of the finest Egyptian cotton cnly needs to b 3 .seen to be124 words
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2304 1940-04-01 13 Opening his broadcast Mr. Churchill recalled that six months ago he said if we reached the spring without any great event occurring we should in fact have gained an important success. He still felt that this additional period of preparation had been of invaluableReuter; British Wireless - 2,304 words
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Advertisement86 1940-04-01 13 OPENING TO-MORROW! 3,15. 6.15. 9.15^ '^iiik «H HrfvßSl ttflgty comical characters and the genial giant, Gulliver, himself, in a thousand B $ccncs -kaleidoscopic in their color. .wondrous in the splendor of their Cv l^af^/w brilliant three-dimensional effect. The mightiest comedy- ad venture -romarrc.^ ftt »*QWHp»4#'r A..' JtOr UUUUUt UUUUUUUJ UUUUg^UUUBi86 words
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Advertisement224 1940-04-01 13 EYE EXAMINATIONS EYEGLASSES, EXCLUSIVELY. Personalised Service by I^^^^^^^ a duly qualified regis- Jjj^A t«r*d oractitioncr with 1 legal qQdiili cations. x'x^ THOMPSON OPTICAL CO. 4, ARCADE BUM;., 'PHONE 3002. B. A. Thompson, Dr. of Ocular Science 35 years' European Clinical Experience. PUT GLORIOUS GLINTS INTO YOIIP "MR To keep your224 words
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210 1940-04-01 14 Severe Winter Aided Blockade: Real Test Coming Soon Stockholm, Mar. 31. U7HILE Scandinavia is still following with undisguised anxiety the storm which appears to be blowing up over Norwegian waters, figures available regarding Sweden's iron-ore exports make it clear that the British blockade, aidedReuter - 210 words
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83 1940-04-01 14 New York, Mar. 31. TTIIE newspapers here describe the Government's decision to permit the Allies to purchase the latest- American aeroplanes as a landmark in the war. The Herald-Tribune says The Allies are to have practically unlimited access to all America's plane-making facilities.Reuter - 83 words
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Article134 1940-04-01 14 London, Mar. 31. EIGHT Dutch seamen, survivors of the crew of 12 of the Dutch trawler Protinus, which was sunk by a German plane, are now in hospital at a Scottish east coast port after drifting six days in an open boat without foodReuter - 134 words
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129 1940-04-01 14 Auckland, Mar. 31. •T*HE funeral of Mr. Michael Savage, New Zealand's Prime Minister who died last Tuesday, took place yesterday at the old fort bastion overlooking Auckland harbour in the presence of 200,000 people. Maori and Roman Catholic rites were observed at the ceremony.Reuter - 129 words
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86 1940-04-01 14 Oslo, Mar. 31. MORWAY has delivered a protest to Berlin against the torpedoing of the Oslo steamer Snested, 2.476 tons, off the Irish coast by a U-boat on Feb. 15 while en route from Turkey to Norway with a cargo of chrome ore. After the torpedoingReuter - 86 words
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60 1940-04-01 14 Calcutta, Mar. 31. TEN have died of cholera here as a result of the strike of Municipal scavengers which began last Tuesday. Disregarding religious laws which forbid higher castes to defile themselves by sweeping refuse, citizens, the majority of whom are Hindus, are organizing bandsReuter - 60 words
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64 1940-04-01 14 Berlin, Mar. 31. ACCORDING to a Tallinn dispatch quoting the semi-official Estonian agency, Baltiskl, which was leased to the Russians as a naval base under the mutual assistance pact signed some months ago, is to be evacuated by its inhabitants in the nearReuter - 64 words
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Article50 1940-04-01 14 London, Mar. 31. ACCORDING to the German radio a mixed Russo-Flnnish frontier commission is meeting at Viipuri to deal with demarcation details. The famish delegation, under Dr. Paasikivl, which flew to Moscow on Mar. 19, i*. still there and the date of its return U unknown.— Reuter.Reuter - 50 words
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Article199 1940-04-01 14 Bucharest. Mar. 31. rE speech of Molotov, Soviet Premier and Foreign Commissar, reaffirming Russia's determination to refrain from participating in the war between Germany and the Allies, has not yet been published In Rumania and no official comment is available, but well-informed circles who heard the broadcastReuter - 199 words
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279 1940-04-01 14 Germans Again Repulsed Increasing Activity On Western Front Paris, Mar. 31. THERE has been considerable activity again on the Western Front between the Saar and the Vosges, artillery fire being heavy at certain points. An attack at dawn by the Germans against a French post In the region of NiedReuter - 279 words
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118 1940-04-01 14 German Raiders Over Shetlands Orkneys London, Mar. SI. ENEMY aircraft approached the Shetland Islands this morning. The air raid warning was sounded but no bombs were dropped. British fighter aircraft went up and the enemy were driven off. The all-clear signal, was given after ten minutes. A plane believed toReuter - 118 words
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Article24 1940-04-01 14 London, Mar. 31. SIR John Relth, Minister of Information, Is to have talks with his French counterpart, M. Frossard, who arrives In London to-morrow.—Reuter.Reuter - 24 words
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Advertisement198 1940-04-01 14 WT HtL Beautiful hair, lovely features —no wonder the*. Bh the envy of all. Her secret? She shampoos regularly •hmm w<tn MULSIFIED, the liquid shampoo requiring no> B^ fussy mixing. Free of harsh alkali, it's used by* i^k smart women the world over. It's economical too Hf^^ two teaspoonfuls give198 words
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Advertisement297 1940-04-01 14 CCLD J The first step In curing a cold Is to) remove all Intestinal congestion. This can be done most effectively for infants and children by giving a dos« of Baby's Own Tablets. These tablet* dispel constipation, allay feverlshness, relieve discomfort, restore appetite and assist speedy recovery. Originated by a297 words
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635 1940-04-01 15 Low Scoring Cricket Games At Balestier DOTH the Ceylon Sports Club cricket teams were surprisingly beaten by the Indian Association sides at Balestier yesterday. In the first eleven fixture ou the I-A. ground which began in the morning, the C.S.C. were skittled out for635 words
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Article, Illustration78 1940-04-01 15 New York, Mar. 30. ANOTHER white hope failed here when Jo« Louis retained his world heavyweight title, beating Johnny Paychek on a technical knock-out in the second round. Paychek was down for counts of five, nine and nine in the first round. Louis connected a right h-jok whenReuter - 78 words
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Article216 1940-04-01 15 Le Mercier Scores Unbeaten Century THE first century by an S.R.C. batsman this season was scored on the padang; yesterday when E. L« Merrier knocked up an unbeaten 108 against Fort Canning. The Recs won the game by 129 run?. The scores were: S.R.C. L Outschoorn216 words
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Article41 1940-04-01 15 •TPHE V.M.C.A. open invitation tennis tournament will be brought to a conclusion to-morrow afternoon when the men's open singles final between Kamis and Chin Kee Onn will be played. Lady Bagnall will distribute the nrlzos nftor the match.41 words
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Article238 1940-04-01 15 THE S.C.R.C. beat the R.A.F. (Kallang) by three wickets in a cricket match played on Hong Lim Green yesterday. The scores were: R.A.F. (KALLANGJ Marsh not out 50 Massey lbw. C. Wong 0 Cameron c Keng Siew b C. Wong 7 Thomas b C Wong 13238 words
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Article128 1940-04-01 15 The following have been elected officebearers of the Friendly Companion Association iPheng Yew Sia) for the year 1940Patron. Tan Buck Song; president, Ng Kow Tee; vice-presidents, T.im Ah Chiang. Tay Ah Man. Teo Teow Geok. Bay Gek Seng; hon. secretary. Chan Kwang Chia; hon. asst. secretaries, Ng128 words
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Article77 1940-04-01 15 ATA T the annual meeting of the Singa- pore Swimming Club yesterday. Mr. H. J. Rae was elected new president and Mr. G. A, Cessford vice-president. Mr. C. R. Davidge is the new captain and Mr. C. A. Lea vice-captain. Members of the new committee are Mr.77 words
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Article41 1940-04-01 15 Soccer: Reserve division, .Manrhesters vs. S.C.C, SCO.; second division (b). Royal Navy U T. vs. Chinese, stadium; 8.H.L.. Jack; vs. Niine Darby, 5.H.8.; Harper (iilfillan vs. Thorny crofts, F. and N.: Un^teers vs. G.E.C, V.M.C.A. Tennis: V.M.C.A. tournament.41 words
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334 1940-04-01 15 Weights For Saturday At Bukit Timah Weights for Saturday's races at Bukit Timah are ANNIVERSARY (IT Horses Class 1. Dlv. 1 6 furs. Royal Hampton. 9.07 Bay Dragon 8.0* C.oltipt 8.12 Carloce. 8.06 Jack Druce 8.12 Bombus 8.04 Pure Gold 8. IS Tonroe 8.04 Toyman 8.00 Rubber Queen 8.04 Nleuwsgierig334 words
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185 1940-04-01 15 'From Our Own Correspondent.) Segamat A FTER being the first to score, the Government English School soccer team fell of? in the second half and lost by four goals to one to the Segamat Malays. A feature of the match was the piay of A>u,185 words
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54 1940-04-01 15 PLAYING at Stamford Road yesterday, the Officers Force. Emu beat St. Andrew's Old Boys by 16 runs. Batting first the Officers scored 133, towards which Lt. Iyappa and Moorhead scored 28 and 23 respectively. St. Andrew's replied with 117, H. Shah being the highest54 words
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Article46 1940-04-01 15 THE following will play soccer for S.C.C. Rs. vs. Manchester Regt. Rs. to-day at S.C.C: Lt. E. A. de L. Young; W. H. Davles, W. R. Ravie: R. H. Plckard, A. Morgan, A. Donald; A. Fraser, C. Pltton, W. Mcßeath, J. Welsh. K. Blach.46 words
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249 1940-04-01 15 THE tournament cricket fixture between the R.N.-R.A F. Merchants ended In a draw yesterday at Seletar. Batting first the Services piled Tip 249 runs, which they took two-and-hatt hours to collect. The Merchants had scored 179 runs for six wickets when stumps were249 words
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232 1940-04-01 15 Slow Work At Bukit Timah GOOD EFFORT BY TEDDY BOY TRAINING this morning at Bukit Timah was confined to slow work, only horses exercised on previous days being exercised again to-iay. One of the most impressive eflorts of the morning was done by Teddy Boy. who had to be held232 words
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Article181 1940-04-01 15 DEVISED ties in the Singapore Cricket Club Spring lawn tennis tourna- ment are: To-day: Mixed Doubles: O. W. Gilmour and Mrs Sewell vs. E. C. Cherrington and Mrs. Archer. T«~morr*w: Mixed Doubles: Capt. and Mrs. D. G. Russell-Roberts vs. J. G. Houston and Miss Duff.181 words
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Article46 1940-04-01 15 IN n friendly soccer match at Farrer 1 Park yesterday, the Playfair Soccer XI, a newly formed football team, met and defeated the Singapore Chinese Engineering Association by five goals to three in a rather interesting game. Mr. A. A. Dias refereed the match.46 words
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Advertisement91 1940-04-01 15 Bi my K^^Kijf jßliV^ AWT'lii*^ j£ 3V" i\ 9 m W tffiffll 11 jrfftl PCi^E^3isj i ILL, il ifl jjmtfcj^" '^^B I/I M KLIfl •oval cirrcM Ml unit the smooth, silent air line Regular Twice Weekly Services Irom Singapore and Penang to Europe, via Naples; thence to rest of Europe91 words
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4556 1940-04-01 16 Full List Of Passes For Singapore JUNIOR AND SENIOR CANDIDATES' SUCCESS UOLLOWING are results of the Cambridge examination held in Malaya last December. In the school certificate examination (Senior Cambridge), 1,433 boys and 380 girls passed, and 1,043 boys and 173 girls failed. In the4,556 words
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Advertisement14 1940-04-01 16 REPAIRS PJ GUARANTEED EUROPEAN WATCHMAKERS. ELLISON S. EZEKIEL 6c CO. 3. CAPITOL BUIwDING. SINGAPORE*14 words
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