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Title Section23 1940-07-05 1 The Straits Times CESTABLISHED NEARLY A CENTURY.] MALAYA'S LEADING NEWSPAPER— LARGEST NET SALES 16 PAGES SINGAPORE, FRIDAY, JULY 5, 1940 PRICE 5 CENTS23 words
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Advertisement121 1940-07-05 1 For Up-to-date TAILORING... MIEN CHONG You are assured ot real satisfaction n Coleman St: w" Slngapora. -Phone 4816— SINGAPORE, 140 CECIL ST. ('PHONE 5471) (y KZyompanu oLtniueai I? (Incorporated in England)^ SINGAPORE, KUALA LUMPUR, IPOH, PENANG 6 MALACCA^ Li ISSm^JimtWrnm m^v/fr Tracing Paper we specialise in the types of Tracing121 words
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Advertisement13 1940-07-05 1 MADAMEPAGE 13. Battery Road. Tailoring Dressmaking In Winter Suits— Coats Maternity Wear Trousseaux.13 words
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Obituary34 1940-07-05 2 CHEOK —Mr. Chcok Cheng Kee passed away peacefully on Tues. July 2, 1940 at No. 23 Duxton Hill, Singapore at the age of 87. Funeral on Sat, the Bth inst. at 1 p.m.34 words
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Article105 1940-07-05 2 Mrs. w. W. Dean and her daughter wish to thank nil friends who attended the funeral or who sent wreaths or contributions to War Funds In memory of Mr. W. W. Dean. Mn. H. P. Cork thanks all relatives and friends who attended the funeral of the late Mr.105 words
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Advertisement619 1940-07-05 2 MacFARLANE— To Betty, wife of Major Lenox MacFarlane R.A.MC. of 7 Fairy Point, Chantf, a son, on July 4, 1940 »t Civil General Hospital, Singapore. SITUATIONS VACANT" ASSISTANT BOOKKEEPER.— Position his now been filled. Applicants are thanked. WANTED as from 1st August Experienced Shorthand Typist. Apply Box No. 202. Straits619 words
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Advertisement624 1940-07-05 2 WANTED WANTED: Duplicating machine, new or secondhand, hand operated. Price and full particulars to Box No. 309. Straits Times. WANTED. Large Boarding House In Singapore as going concern. Pull particular and lowest cash price to Box No. 210. Straits {Times. WANTED TO PURCHASE National Cas.» Registers, any age, description or624 words
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Advertisement697 1940-07-05 2 HOUSES FLATS, TO LET A BEAUTIFUL MODERN HOUSE every I convenience, Frlgidalre. Radio tte. two bed and dressing roonu, dining room, study, two lounges, tennis court. 2-4 months reasonabLrent to sulttble tenant. Box 219. Straus Times. TO LET, 29 Margollouth Road, compound house three bedrooms bath .itached with fumlturf r.lro697 words
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Advertisement788 1940-07-05 2 AUCTION NOTICES AUCTION SALE OF STAINED AND POLISHED TEAK AND OTHER HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE. Including:— Duco-sprayed child's bedroom suite, bedsteads. "Stay Young" spring mattresses, wardrobes, dressing tables, teak dining tables with chairs, sideboard, bookcas". H.M.V. Radio set. "Stern." Pianola wl'.b music rolls, carpets. Attractive crockery. glassware arid cutlery, pot plants, garden788 words
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Advertisement667 1940-07-05 2 BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES MANUFACTURERS of well known Rubber Coafdlatlng Add Is prepared to consider applications for Agencies from Borneo, Slam. Ceylon and N.E.I. Apply to Box No. 121 Straits Times. EDUCATIONAL CHEMISTRY FOR LONDON MATRIC. Students are enrolled now for London Matriculation 1941 July. Examination In ChrTnixtry Admission closes on 10th667 words
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Advertisement128 1940-07-05 2 BUSINESS CARDS Ftc. "HACKBRIDGE" TRANSFORMERS. "ONLOAD" TAP CHANOINO, COMPENSATED REACTORS AND VOLTAGE REGULATION ETC. ALLIANCE ENGINEERING CO., LTD. SINGAPORE AND KUALA LUMPUR. YOUR ECONOMY OUR INTEREST? AU sets repaired and tested with our MODERN EXPENSIVE WIRELESS EQUIFMENT Uy our EXPERTS— No parts replaced without owner's permission. Cheap, prompt -rui efficient128 words
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Advertisement403 1940-07-05 3 SHIPPING ANNOUNCEMENTS P. 0 BRITISH INDIA AND APCAR LINE. Uncorooralea in England) PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL S.N. Co MAIL PASSENGER AND CARGO SERVICES The best possible services are being maintained by the P O. S. N. Coy from the Straits to their usual ports of call in China. India. Ceylon and403 words
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Advertisement311 1940-07-05 3 iim.oruoibtea n l«jani GENERAL PASSENGER AGENTS FOR CUNARD WHITE STAR TO LIVERPOOL Colombo, Bombay. Durban, Cape Town, and Lisbon Sail Sport HAKOZAKI MARU July 16 17 HUSIMI MARU Middle of Aug. TO ADEN ria Bombay and Karachi TURUOA MARU July ro san ntAAcisco Hnnt Kong. Kobe Yokohama. Honolulu San Francisco311 words
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Advertisement520 1940-07-05 3 MANSFIELD CO., LTD. BLUE FUNNEL LINE Frequent Sailings to United Kingdom. Dates are not guaranteed, all cargo bookings subject tj Conference War clauses. WESTERN AUSTRALIA THE SHORTEST SEA ROUTE AT THE CHEAPEST FARE Regular Services to Fre mantle (Perth) via Java by first class passenger ships. Single fare $192 (A520 words
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Advertisement228 1940-07-05 3 FAST PASSENGER SKRVICK. I SINGAPORE TO SAN FRANCISCO. VIA MANILA HONG KONG Sail S tore A/rive i t I s s CITY OP NORFOLK July 17 Aug. 10 s CITY OF SAN FRANCISCO Aur. 24 Sept 17 i.a. CITY OF LOS ANOELES Aug 31 Sept 24 »j CITY OF NEWPORT228 words
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Miscellaneous1186 1940-07-05 3 Broadcasting TO-DAY nirom BlnvArUllfi (49.6 m.); PMN 10.26 aics (29.' m.) Mil ZHL ..3, me, .mm., < 2 fDC 5 ZHP 9.69 ntli ,30.9«m.t II8Bi in n m MIsrpllanpmM liffht music- 4 50 P m Tlme s>«™»'- Programme pre1 30 p m mE^tm copra and "W "> P™- Tea concert1,186 words
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269 1940-07-05 4 Donors Can Still Participate In Next Distribution THHE general committee of the Malaya Patriotic Fund is now considering the allocation of a further sum of £30,000, or more, to be remitted to England shortly. There is time to participate in this contribution if donations269 words
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Article109 1940-07-05 4 P.N-AMERICAN Airways have announced the Inauguration rate for the opening of the new South Pacific air service linking San Francisco and New Zealand via Honolulu, Canton Island, and Noumea, French Caledonia. The first plane will leave San Francisco next Friday, carrying mail only, but It is109 words
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Article203 1940-07-05 4 A NET profit of $242,253 for the year ended Mar. 31 Is announced by Ulu Klang Tin Limited. The profit for the previous year was $58,913.. To this profit Is added a balance of $12,344 brought forward from last year making a total of203 words
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Article135 1940-07-05 4 London, July 4. •pHE market regards the mooted American purchase of 75,000 tons of tin as wildly exaggerated In relation to production possibilities, though reasonable In relation to United States needs This total represents almost the entire realistic six months' output of producing countries at theReuter - 135 words
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Article54 1940-07-05 4 DUBBER harvests for June are reported as follows Tb. Alor Pongsu 72,855 Bedong 64,078 Temerloh 33,123 Penang Estates 108,000 Sabrang 108,000 Straits Rubber 266,000 Hubana 126,000 Bagan Serai 83,500 Tall Ayer 122,000 Batak Rablt 36,000 Merchlston 42,000 Mountjoy 80,500 Badenoch 197,000 Paloh 56,000 Glenshiel 62.000 Broome54 words
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Article59 1940-07-05 4 •T"IN output for June Is reported as follows Hours Yardage Plculs ore Takuapa Valley Dredge 1 ..636 155.000 504 Dredge 2 ..613 175.000 407 Dredge 3 ..491 96,000 387 Satupulo 62S 90,000 437 Rambun 381 Kalumpang Dredge 1 ..625 97.620 120 Dredge 2 534 107.441 38059 words
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Article389 1940-07-05 4 London, July 4. THE Stock Exchange resumed lu upward 1 movement to-day in all zroups after receiving the news concerning the French fleet. Useful gains were general and some shortage of scrip was reported. Early in the afternoon activity was reduced owing to the Imminence of the389 words
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Article144 1940-07-05 4 COMMODITIES EXCHANGES (From On' Own Coritrpondent) London. July 4. COMMODITY and Exchange market* losed as follows with previous cucttticns In paran thesis:— RUBBER: Easy. Spot: 12%d 12\d U3d 13'. d) August 12Hd 12Kd M2\d 124d) Oct.-Dec. llVid HSd <ll\d 1M) Jan.-Mar. lH.d 114d (ll'id ll\d) New York: Closed (21.20 cU.)144 words
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153 1940-07-05 4 TAN CHONO SEEW, a 27-year-old Hokklen. was charged In the Singapore third court yesterday with committing criminal trespass at 5 pjn. on Wednesday, by entering the office of the Lee Rubber Godown at Sembawa Road with Intent to cause annoyance to the manager. It was153 words
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131 1940-07-05 4 MR. M. Sakarai, Inspector of Schools in Tokio, and Mr. Shlbayami, secretary of the Japanese Foreign Office, arrived in Singapore yesterday from Medan, Sumatra. Mr. Sakarai told a reporter he Is making a routine tour of all schools in the Far East, to see what131 words
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Article206 1940-07-05 4 Mails close at the General Poet Office as follows: TO-DAY Please post as early In the day as possible. MAILS EXPECTED Malls from South and East Africa (air) 8. IS a.m. general delivery to-d»y. Malls from Australia and Java (air) 3.30 p.m. to-morrow. Canada surface 5206 words
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1309 1940-07-05 4 OWING TO THE ABSENCE OF DEALINGS IN MANY OF THE MI NINO AND RUBBEB SHARES LISTED BELOW. QUOTATIONS ARE MAINLY NOMINAL. THURSDAY. JULY 4. 1M0: J.M P.M. Impat Tin (4s) 3s 3d 3t 8d tustral Anul. (Si) <a 6d 5s Austral Malt) It) SS* 37s1,309 words
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Article154 1940-07-05 4 Issued by the Malayan Sharebrokers' Association. Boofci Company Dividend Close TIN Kamuntlng Tin 5% Int. less tax July 4 KUllnghall 10% irt. less tax Klang River Tii% July Pangnga River 4% int. less i*x July 4 Rartau 10% July 13 Selayang 10% Int. less tax Sungel154 words
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Advertisement472 1940-07-05 4 PUBLIC NOTICES THE HAMILTON (F.MS.) RUBBER COY.. LTD. (Incorporated In F.M.S.) NOTICE OF CLOSING OF SHARE TRANSFER BOOKS. Notice Is hereby given that the transfer books of the Company will be closed from Saturday. 6th July 1940, to Wednesday. 10th July. 1940, both dates Inclusive, far the preparation of Dividend472 words
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Advertisement295 1940-07-05 4 PUBLIC NOTICE REPERTORY PLAYERS CLUB. SUNDAY. 7TH JULY. Members are hereby reminded that the "Evening" will ccmmence at 8.30 p.m. and are advised to be on time U they anticipate getting good seats. TENDERS SINGAPORE MUNICIPALITY. TENDERS are Invited for the supply and delivery of Celling Fans for the "aectriclty295 words
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Miscellaneous80 1940-07-05 4 TIDE TABLES SINGAPORE To-day H. W. 11.05 a.m. 8-3 ft.; 10 19 p.m 9.5 ft L. W. 4.28 a.m. 1.4 ft.-. 4.21 p.m. 4.5 ft. Tomorrow II. W. 11.41 a.m. 8.6 ft.; 10. 5d p.m. 9.9 ft L. W. S.05 a.m. 0.9 ft.; 5 p.m. 4.2 ft Sunday H. W.80 words
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350 1940-07-05 5 AROUND THE MARKETS Share Section Improves On War News By Our Financial Correspondent Singapore, July 5. F London yesterday rubber was down one-quarter at 12 o|Bd. All New York markets were closed for the Independence Day holiday. Tin was up 5s for spot at £265 10s, the three months' quotation,350 words
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Article83 1940-07-05 5 Thursday, July 4, noon. Buyeri Seller* Price* Price* No. IX K.S.S. (Spot loose) 37 37U No IX K.S.S. lob in case. July 3V/» 38f4 G.lA.q. R.S.S. f.o.b in >> lea July 36 36^ F.A-Q. E.S.S. f.o.b id "lira July 35% 35* i FUTURE QUOTATIONS No83 words
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112 1940-07-05 5 BRIGHT TIN OUTLOOK Shares Should Advance (From Our Own Correspondent) London, July 5. I ONDON financial newspapers estimate that the world tin output under the anticipated new quota during the next twelve months will he 232,000 tons, of which Malaya will produce 85,000 tons. It is anticipated that ordinary consumption112 words
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Article99 1940-07-05 5 Tokio, July 5. THE British Ambassador, Sir Robert 1 Craigie, yesterday morning in'ormed Mr. Masayuki rani. Foreign Vice-Minister, that the British reply to the Japanese representation for the suspension of war supplies to Chungking would arrive in Tokio in the course of this week. Sir99 words
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Article60 1940-07-05 5 I AN official communique issued In Baghdad last night gives the results of the talks in Ankara between the Iraq Minister of Foreign Affairs and Minister of Justice and the Turkish Ministers. The communique states that the talks confirm the identity of views held byy theReuter - 60 words
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33 1940-07-05 5 Berlin, July 4. THE German High Command ccm1 munique to-day claims that a submarine torpedoed the British aircraftcarrier Illustrious, "the most modern in the Royal Navy."— Reuter.Reuter - 33 words
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Article19 1940-07-05 5 Nigeria has given the British Government £100,000 from the emergency fund to assist the prosecution of the war. Reuter.Reuter - 19 words
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Article121 1940-07-05 5 Btce quoted per kojao— 40 plcals. Other commodities quoted per picaL acepl bm nthenrtar «tatyd Singapore, July 4, noon. Buyers Seller* Oambler $.7.75 Hamburg Cube $13.00 Java Cube $1250 Pepper White Muntok $12.50 White $12.00 Black 7.00 Copra Mixed $2 60 Sun Dried $2.90 Saao Flour No121 words
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Article185 1940-07-05 5 Singapore, Thursday. I The following are tne ixcnange rates (tats morning according to the dally circular Issued by the Hongkong and Shanghai Banking 'ircoratton- SELLING :-<mdon 1.1 8/4 1/I6 oi.don demand 2/4 1/16 Lyons demand Suspended Switzerland demand 207 nominal ammirg demand New York demand 46 15/16 {Montreal demand185 words
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Article465 1940-07-05 5 How Decorations Were Earned PVEN the sober phraseology or official accounts of deeds by members of the BE.F., which have earned decorations makes thrilling reading. Nine of 16 infantry officers decorated recently were second-lieutenants. This fact augurs well for the spirit of the Junior officers, andReuter - 465 words
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Article129 1940-07-05 5 Baltimore, July 4. ACCORDING to the Baltimore New Post, some $9,000,000 worth of gold belonging to the Norwegian Government has arrived in the United St*tr\s from Norway after having been shipped right under the eyes of Nazi guards. The feat was accomplished by small childrenReuter - 129 words
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Article176 1940-07-05 5 London, July 5. THE destruction yesterday of three more Italian aircraft during an R.A.F. raid on Maraaca in Eritrea <s stated in Cairo to bring the total number of Italian aeroplanes brought down in the Middle East area to 60— the result of three weeks' fighting.Reuter - 176 words
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Article19 1940-07-05 5 Chicago, July 4. SONJA HENIE, the famous skating star, and Mr. Dan Topping, thi millionaire sportsman, were married i19 words
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Advertisement110 1940-07-05 5 pjWHB Ho. 44 Set I Comprite* a J 9B|fi^ GiUrlte razor, three bio* ■^•SBt^H UM Gillette blade* id plated 'd Bj&S'l^'Tßßl NV'WW >>> e ath, the whole contained riyfilVjFJtCLlJ BT^MpF^h*. eorcred metal caie, of th. M/P^Sr *^B P^^^*Ss3te IP popular p»rkrt-»Hition tjrpe. Therr only one real test of a shaving110 words
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Advertisement116 1940-07-05 5 THE UNIVERSAL FIXER. MENDS ANYTHING. A necessity in every home. 50 cents per tube.— Obtainable at Chemists, Stores, Grocers, Dispensaries, etc. Sole Distributors: GRAFTON LABORATORIES., LTD. Singapore and Kuala Lnropnr. Silvifix HAIR CREAM When you use SILVIFIX HAIR CREAM, your hair grows rich and glossy: for It contains Pure Sllvikrin.116 words
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Advertisement297 1940-07-05 5 "^'c'- ft pppwpMm|i JuiUiiiUijjL i ■■f Oi IF*! FT j MMMM^y i If lj< jjj;lj jj;1 n<n utcii imti siMu/vroiic Telephone Manager's Office 451Z a Sub-Manaxer'sOffice 4767 Exchange Itept 4513 a General Office 4514 Cable Address: PHOVINBANK Bead Office Siuchow. Kwangtung FAIU lIP CAPITAL (Ch.) l(UO«.OOO RESERVE FUNDS S 13.000.00.297 words
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Advertisement473 1940-07-05 6 Here's The Only Big Laugh Show in town! JIMINY CRICKET Arrange your Party Now For The Week-end. WHAT A SHOW 1 Read What The Critics Say I rag9§ wikt^P^k "PINOCCHIO SHOULD PE SEEN BY EVERYONE" ifrkill j^^J SINGAPORE FREE PRKSS. "P INOCCHIO IS NEW TRIUMPH FOR DISNEY" C^A "PINOCCHIO IS473 words
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Advertisement215 1940-07-05 6 YOU WONT LEAVE THIS IRON ON ACCIDENTALLY- |pr| fi2^ DO YOU WANT TO ENJOY jß\ DANCING DAMCE HALLS? Private lessons Riven by MR. C. C. LOON Kith latest methods. Beginners will be ablto dance within 3 hours. Standard Steps, Correct Style and Success Guaranteed at the MODERN DANCING STUDIO, SA,215 words
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Advertisement206 1940-07-05 6 SPECIAL MORNING SHOWS. .TO-MORROW SUNDAY at 11 ENTHUSIASTIC AUDIENCES ACCLAIM THIS B'^jll M DEAWNA'S BEST! JsfW Come with her to HAWAII. B|P^ vf\ capitol It's her SEVENTH successive J^^-..,— BIG HIT and she sings all your Favourite son**:- *****1118 -AYE MARIA DURBIN "LOVE IS ALL" "MUSETTA'S STREET SONG" jp .^/J/2JSL206 words
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477 1940-07-05 7 Liberation Of France Only Through British Victory HOUSE OF LORDS' STATEMENT IT is melancholy to reflect that the magnificent ships of 1 the French navy should have been prevented by their Government from continuing the struggle with their comrades in arms against the common foe, but should rather have beenReuter - 477 words
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Article282 1940-07-05 7 London. July 4. 'THE crew of fix of a British bomber, which was forced to come down in the North Sc-a by engine trouble wnen returning from a raid over Germany, have been picked up by pilots of their own squadron alter driit;ng for over 13 hoursBritish Wireless - 282 words
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Article47 1940-07-05 7 Simla. July 4. THE output of trained Indian officers for the Indian army is expected to be multiplied twenty.'eld during the coming year. It is stated that an enormous numb?T of applications for commissions is being received from all communities ihroughou; India. Renter.Reuter - 47 words
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444 1940-07-05 7 London, July 4. THE determination of Great Britain and the British Empire to achieve urgently a fighting efficiency greater than that of the dragooned Reichswehr is shown in editorials in the London Press. I During the visit which he has just paid to aReuter - 444 words
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Advertisement276 1940-07-05 7 RAFFLES HOTEL to-night- DINNER DANCE (informal) 8 p.m. to Mid-night CABARET ATTRACTION THE ASTOR TRIO The Most Talented Successful Acrobatic Dancers ever seen in Singapore Dinner $3.00 Non-diners $1.00 DAILY IN THE GRlLL— Special Dish from the Silver Wagon 51.50 served irom 12.30 to 2.30 p.m. HAVE YOU BOOKED YOUR276 words
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Advertisement367 1940-07-05 7 igilplJfl^ JrVji Where Everybody Goes I Morning Show To-morrow at 11 o'clock Hfak/ B|afc JB Singapore's Favourite Star, j FREL MacMURRAY RICHARD GREENE ifispS» HhS Robust, Romantic, Roarini; Entertainment A 20th Century Fox Picture Box Office Thone 3400 I THRiLI IN A mim YEARS> MORR W MfCnMffiS Jfrl M Jlm367 words
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Article1051 1940-07-05 8 The Straits Times SINGAPORE, FRIDAY, JULY 5, 1940. (306th Day of the War.) A TRIUMPH AND A TRAGEDY Mr. Winston Churchill's dramatic announcement in the House of Commons last night brings to an end a period of terrible anxiety. It may well be that the actions he described will prove1,051 words
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62 1940-07-05 8 Sydney, July 5. NEARLY 120,000 applications have been received by the Air Ministry of the Royal Australian Air Force under the Empire air training scheme, stated the Federal Minister of Commerce and Navy, Mr. A. G. Cameron, In a speech yesterday. This, he said,Reuter - 62 words
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56 1940-07-05 8 (From Our Own Correspondent) London, July 4. rE Ranee of Sarawak Is to tour the United States and Canada, lecturing on the necessity for combatting Fifth Column propaganda. After this tour, she Is to return to Sarawak to Join the Rajah, who recently56 words
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Article29 1940-07-05 8 Quebec, July 4. i THE second group of British children to reach Canada this week arrived to-day. Most left Immediately for i Montreal. Reuter.Reuter - 29 words
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Letter264 1940-07-05 8 Mattresses And A Table For Protection To the Editor of the Straits Times Sir,— I would very much appreciate vour co-operation by publishing this letter, as I think the idea of an improvised air-raid shelter inside the house would appeal to the public, especially as there Is absolutely264 words
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Letter183 1940-07-05 8 Position Of N.C.O.'s Who Cannot Train To the Editor of the Straits Times Sir,—May I endorse much that Action" says in his letter in your issue of yesterday's date It is surely time that the governments of this country really got down to It and stopped playing at war.183 words
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Letter171 1940-07-05 8 Shakespeare Told Us How To Behave To the Editor of the Straits Times Sir,— l presume the black-out in Singapore the other night was Intended, in part, to make us all a little more war-minded. It is perhaps difficult at a distance of several thousand miles to summon up171 words
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Letter116 1940-07-05 8 A Warning Which Should Be Widely Read To the Editor of the Straits Times Sir,— Your timely editorial on the (oily of listening to the Berlin radio should be widely read. May I suggest that, the Department of Information be asked to reprint It and post a copy116 words
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409 1940-07-05 8 To the Editor of the Straits Times Sir,— With reference to your leading article of yesterday and the question raised by your special correspondent of listening-in to German news broadcasts, I feel I must make another attempt to put before your readers, with409 words
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Letter104 1940-07-05 8 To the Editor of the Straits Times Sir, For many months an industrious band of women has been knitting comforts for the Services In wool purchased from Government House, and according to directions contained in the Malaya Patriotic Fund Knitting Book. These comforts included sea-boot stockings, 28 Inches104 words
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Letter346 1940-07-05 8 Clean Up What Cannot Be Abolished To the Editor of the .Straits Times Sir, It should be apparent to anyone who has studied this question of prostitutes and prostitution that, whilst we all aaree that prostitution in its present state is undesirable, It la also absolutely unavoidable under present346 words
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Article186 1940-07-05 8 Vanguard to Victory. By Skene Gathng Methuen 6s. THIS book comprises a collection of war despatches de die in diem of Reuter's war correspondent with the B.EJ*. for the first few months of the European war. As no military events of any importance were enacted up186 words
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Article350 1940-07-05 8 Among The Books PUygirl Wanted. By Roy Vickere. Jenkins' Colonial Library. Unknown Mission. By Norman Deane. Hurst and Blackett. Bs. 3d. All my World. By Diana Ridley. Woman at the Wheel. By Leila S. Mackinlay. Both from Ward Lock's Colonial Library. IT must be the Influence of the350 words
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Article139 1940-07-05 8 Tarzan the Magnificent. By Edgar Rice Burroughs. Methuen. Bs. 3d. The Primitive Call. By Stella, Richards. Jenkins' Colonial Library. AS Tarzan grows older, his adventures lead him, alas, among human beings. And not normal humans, either, but strange Inca-llke tribes living hidden in the Mountains of Central Africa,139 words
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Advertisement152 1940-07-05 8 Battery fld. Tele 4772. For SMART AFTERNOON DRESSES. BOOKS BY WINNIE MacANDREW. Approachlr g Manhood Healthy for Boys 10 Life Long Love Healthy Sex and Marriage Friendship. Love AflsJn and Marriage POSTAGE .iXTRA. G. B. KIAT CO.. LTD.. 6-8 Robinson Road— Singapore. •Phone 0508. SURVEYING (As practised by Civil Engineers152 words
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Advertisement55 1940-07-05 8 First impressions of "GOLD LE4.F" Tea are rUht. It U rood and yon will have no cause to chance roar opinion later. GOLD LEAF" Is the Tea that never lets 70a down. All who appreciate trae Tea flavour should take care to ret only "GOLD LEAF" Tea. JOHN DUKE Manufacturing55 words
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Article, Illustration601 1940-07-05 9 Regrettable Action But Necessary CANADIANS TO MAN SHIPS IF PERSONNEL NEEDED Italian Radio Reply To Mr. Churchill's Comment rpHE British action regarding the French fleet, described by Mr. Churchill in the House of Commons last night is regarded in Washington as regrettable but necessary.601 words
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Article139 1940-07-05 9 Alexandria. July 5. MO information regarding the future of the French fleet in Alexandria hai yet been made public. Meanwhile, the combined British and French fleets which remain in the hr r hour are outwardly calm The BBC. observer in the Mid-He East says that Mr.Reuter - 139 words
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Article119 1940-07-05 9 London, July 5. 'THE new Rumanian Government 1 under M. J. Gigurtu adheres to the policy of neutrality but will intensify Rumania's relations with the Axis powers, according to a communique issued after its first meeting last night and quoted by the Swiss radio. "This doesReuter - 119 words
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170 1940-07-05 9 London, July 5. r? is revealed to-day that on the afternoon of June 19— two days before the capitulation of France ships of the French Navy steamed into Plymouth Harbour where they received a tumultuous welcome. Thousands of people were on the foreshore enjoying theirReuter - 170 words
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122 1940-07-05 9 Karikal (French India) July 5. M. LOUIS BONVIN, Governor of French India, in an appeal to the people of French India Issued to-day, says that the French Empire is intact and will remain side by side with the British Empire until final victory isReuter - 122 words
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61 1940-07-05 9 ASKED yesterday in the House of Commons if the French Government at Bordeaux now under German control was stlil recognized by the British Government, Mr. R. A. Butler, Under-Secretary for Foreign Affairs replied: "It Is not yet possible to speak with certainty as to theReuter - 61 words
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Article164 1940-07-05 9 Firm Attitude To Tokio Demands New York, July 4. "ADMINISTRATION leaders remain silent on the Japanese naval spokesman's assertion that the abandonment by the United States of unwarrantable interference and obstruction of Japanese poj?ies on the Far Eastern Continent was needed to relieve concern overReuter - 164 words
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Article135 1940-07-05 9 2,160 European Women And Children Hong Kong July 5. HONO KONG'S foreign population was further reduced to-day when some 2,160 women and children left for Manila, This second batch of evacuees is travelling in two Empress liners, the Empress of Japan and the Empress orReuter - 135 words
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35 1940-07-05 9 Cairo, July S. According to the Wafdist paper, Al Misri, a secret agreement concerning the Suez Canal was reached between France, Germany and Italy during the armistice "negotiations." Reuter.Reuter - 35 words
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Article184 1940-07-05 9 TROOP-CARRYING PLANES BOMBED London, July 5. MORE large-scale night and day W1 bombing raids by the R.A.F. on the Continent are announced by the Air Ministry. The latest RAJ", communique states, "During Wednesday, RAJ*, bombers carried out daylight attacks on enemy oil plants, lines of communication and184 words
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Article225 1940-07-05 9 Enemy Raid On Portsmouth London, July 5. 'VHE Admiralty, Air Ministry and Ministry of Home Security In a joint communique issued last night state, "Enemy aircraft to-day approached the Channel coast. At Portland a naval auxiliary vessel was hit and set on fire. One small tug and a lighter wereReuter - 225 words
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121 1940-07-05 9 London, July 5. GERMAN High Command communiques claim that 75 British aircraft have been destroyed between June 23 and July 4. Actually 30 of our aircraft have been lost by enemy action duiing this period. On the other hand, ihe enemy admits theReuter - 121 words
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165 1940-07-05 9 New York, July 4. rro detectives were killed and several others injured by the explosion of a bomb at the British pavilion in New York's World Fair, according to police headquarters. Two other persons were very seriously injured. The bomb was foundReuter - 165 words
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74 1940-07-05 9 New Jersey July 4. TPHE manager and president of the New Jersey German American Bund, Augustus Kiapp*ott, and two other Bund officials, Wilhelm Unde and Mathias Kohleh were arrested by sheriff's deputies at the Nordlung German-American Bund camp. The members of the Bund wereReuter - 74 words
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342 1940-07-05 9 Call To All Leaders To Maintain Spirit Of Confident Energy London, July 5. FOLLOWING his statement to the House of Commons last night on the Oran naval batle, Mr. Winston Churchill told members that he had caused a message from him342 words
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Article123 1940-07-05 9 Attack To Begin Next Week? Transports Said To Be Standing By New York. July 4. MR. Otto Tolischus, the Stockholm correspondent of the New York Times, says that according to repcr.s filtering through from Norway, the German troops in Norway are looking forward to next Tuerday or Wednesday as theReuter - 123 words
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Article137 1940-07-05 9 ACCORDING to reports from Switzerland, the German Press has begun asserting that the neutrality of Eire Is being threatened by Britain and claiming that Germany is entitled to counteract the menace. It is obvious that this follows a very familiar German technique. Its application toReuter - 137 words
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75 1940-07-05 9 Chungking, July 5. JAPANESE aircraft raided the western outskirts of Chungking yesterday afternoon. The university area was again subjected to heavy aerial bombing. Meanwhile, heavy righting is In progress on the south bank of the Yangtze River opposite Ichang, where the Japanese troops fromReuter - 75 words
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Advertisement90 1940-07-05 9 pardon iff for blowing our 5C 5 5AU5AGE5 are good Everything is done to make S.C.S. Sausages i^^L^HPSy^P^^M the finest, tastiest, ■^^a^^^^^l most tempting Sausages WP§ deliciou^tender 'meat Is used expertly blended with rare spices iW %P% and they are prepared iWX'fc J Ll£\>%-^Iil under European iWJ|^!&s. ><J* Supervision in90 words
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483 1940-07-05 10 Increase Less Than $10,000 In Past 24 Hours CHINESE MONTHLY GIFT AS "THANKS FOR LIBERTY" THE War Fund to-day totals $2,839,255. This represents an increase of less than $10,000 over the total reported yesterday. Mr. Tay Koh Wat of Singapore has written to the Registrar483 words
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Article65 1940-07-05 10 r ril.: Malaya Patriotic Fu:id to-day remitted to London the sum of £35,6 M. The money is being sent direct to Sir Shcnton Thomas, the Govcjnor. who is in England to De allocated to organizations which most require astistaaee. To-day's gift makes a total of £30t65 words
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Article1456 1940-07-05 10 Transferred from Penang, being 25th instalment of contributions made through the Pinang Gazette and Straits Echo -2,067.30 W. H. Matsrejror (4th. contribution) 1,000 Malaka Pinda Rubber Estates Ltd. 1,000 Teachers' Assn. of .Malacca 500 Singapore Fresh Fruit Importers Assn. 500 Mr. Mrs. R. E. Prentis (2nd.1,456 words
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Article, Illustration54 1940-07-05 10 Five people, three soldiers and two women, were in this overturned car, but escaped serious injury after a collision in Connaught Drive early this morning. The larger car is believed to have crashed into the other, which was stationary and empty. Considerable damage was done to both54 words
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126 1940-07-05 10 PARLIAMENT'S "PARASHOTS" Ex-Malayan O. C. In The Lords /"\UR London correspondent telegraphs that Lord Marchwood or Penang has been appointed to command the House of Lords' division of the Parliamentary Local Defence Yoinoteen, the Parashots." Lord Marchwood Is well-known in Malaya. He was formerly Sir George Penny and was at126 words
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Article15 1940-07-05 10 Desty and Geo, two French performers wi'l appaar at the Sea View Hotel on Saturday.15 words
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148 1940-07-05 10 ADMIRAL NOW IN R.A.F. Formerly At The Naval Base (From Our Own Correspondent.) London, July 4. A DAUGHTER has been born to Rear-Admiral W. P. MarkWardlaw, formerly Commodore-in-Charge of Naval Establishments, Singapore. Rear-Admiral Mark-Wardlaw, who was placed en the retired list of the Royal Navy in 1938, Is now serving148 words
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324 1940-07-05 10 ALL MALE ENEMY ALIENS TO BE INTERNED Government Cannot Afford To Take Any Risk ALL male enemy aliens in the Straits Settlements who hay« been exempted hitherto from internment are to be interned, states a communique issued this morning. Declaring that this is now the policy of the Government, the324 words
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Article35 1940-07-05 10 TO commemorate the anniversary of the birth and death of Sir Stamford Raffles to-day, representatives of the Straits Settlements 'Singapore) Association will this aftjrnoon lay a wreath on his statue in Empress Place.35 words
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Article60 1940-07-05 10 TTHE Committee of the Malayan Agri-Horticultural Association announces that in view of the callIng up of the F.M.S. Volunteer Force for training and the possibility that the M.A.H.A. huildin?* would be required by Government, the High Commissioner lias now come to the conclusion that the60 words
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Article170 1940-07-05 10 SINGAPORE KAFFLES HOTEI Dinner ft Dance (Informal) Bp.m. to Midnight. GAKKICK tiItATKL GtYLANG Dodge City High Flyers at 7.45 p.m. GREAT WORLD Cabaret 7.30 to 9 9 p.m. to Midnight. Globe: Private life of Elizabeth iz Essex. Sky: Man Drake the Magicisrn. HAPPY WORLD Revue. Wayangs. Weight-Lifting, Side Shows,170 words
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Advertisement16 1940-07-05 10 (Advertisement of The General Electric Co., Ltd.. of England, "Magnet Ho:ise," Singapore.) W.P.S. 281 A i16 words
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Article, Illustration1115 1940-07-05 11 Findings Of Sub-Committee Of S.S. (Singapore) Association LEVY SHOULD BE PAN-MALAYAN AND FOR DURATION ONLY A REPORT in favour of a war tax on incomes has been presented by a sub-committee of the Straits Settlements (Singapore) Association. Such a tax, it declares, should1,115 words
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97 1940-07-05 11 A 15-YEAR-OLD baby girl, fast asleep In a wicker basket, arrived in Singapore from Hong Kong yesterday in the care of her mother. She is Lyndal Abbott, daughter of Hong Kon?'s health officer, Dr. T. K. Abbott. Lyndal and her mother are probably the97 words
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Article23 1940-07-05 11 The Girl Guides' Association. Johore, has contributed $300 to the Malaya Patriotic Fur.d from the proceeds of a concert recently held by It.23 words
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Article193 1940-07-05 11 JOHORE BOYS THE WAR Urged To Pray For Victory (From Our Own Correspondent) Johore Bahru, July 4. "DOYS, you must consider yourselves very lucky that you are not near the war zone. Pray for the thousands of children near the war zone, for their safety and for our speedy victory,"193 words
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Article322 1940-07-05 11 Malay Story Of "Magic Carpet" JEWELLERY WHICH IS MISSING ALLEGED to have declared to a wealthy Malay woman that he was a witch-doctor, Abdul Rahman bin Jamansah, stood trial In the Singapore second court yesterday on a charge of cheating che woman of $2,880 In land and322 words
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52 1940-07-05 11 TWO Chinese, Teo Ah Wong and Lee Lai Heng, pleaded guilty in the third court yesterday to a charge of stealing the ornamental raiiings fr;m a grcve in the Christian cemetery, in Buklt Timah Road. Sentence was postponed to Tuesday, and bail cf $100 each52 words
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Article, Illustration61 1940-07-05 11 The giant hat, eight feet tall, which U the dominant motif in scenes in "Out of the Hat," the Malayan Magic Circle's show to be presented at the Victoria Theatre to-night and tc-morrcw in aid of the War Fund. Descending is M.D.P. Gilroy, a61 words
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438 1940-07-05 11 AN Sunday, China will begin 4,he fourth year of her war of resistance against Japan. Local Chinese are redoubling their efforts on behalf of the Relief Fund. This will be In sympathy with their compatriots in China, who are making extra efforts.438 words
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297 1940-07-05 11 Plan To Take Over Duty At Vulnerable Points A CALL to all ex-Servicemen, ex- Volunteers and others in Singapore over the age of 41 who have had experience in the use of firearms, to form an "Old Guard" to guard vulnerable points, is297 words
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Advertisement36 1940-07-05 11 Matured in wood, under Government supervision, by the Co-operative Winegrowers Association of South Africa in the Largest Wine Cellar in the world. Sole Agents >— J os ephT-R A V E R s o n KDU 1936 words
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Advertisement218 1940-07-05 11 FOR THE BEST EMPIRE MEAT POULTRY FILLET STEAK (i^^jHf^ VEAL TURKEYS, DUCKS CHICKEN m^^ phone m 5 lbi nave You tde Mk that Men m Admire J Ihe't got that attractive, sfl* M F figure so much admired by th« I opposite sex. She maintains her lovely figure and Keeps218 words
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693 1940-07-05 12 Volunteer Applications Now Completed In Singapore AFTER a week's sitting, the Singapore Tribunal completed the hearing of all applications for exemption from continuous training made under the Local Forces (Training) Ordinance. Over 545 applications were dealt with by the Tribunal composed of Mr. J. C.693 words
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Article277 1940-07-05 12 (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, July 4. WHEN Abdul Manan bin Abdullah, who applied for exemption from continuous training, was told that his application had been rejected by the Selangor Tribunal, he asked what would happen to him If he failed to turn up for training. The277 words
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Article220 1940-07-05 12 (From Our Own Correspondent) Penang, July 4. THE Tribunal to-day dealt with nearly 40 applicants for exemption from continuous training by Volunteers employed in a number of commercial firms. i Of these, only four were exempted i from continuous training for six months. i One of these was220 words
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Article41 1940-07-05 12 Lt.-Col. H. A. Lord, officer commanding the Salvation Army in Malaya, returned to Singapore on Wednesday from local leave spent up-country. He conducted the second anniversary celebrations of the opening of Salvation Army work In Penang last weekend.41 words
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Article103 1940-07-05 12 •"PHE programme to ba played by the Band and Drums of the 2nd. Battalion, The Loyal Regiment at the Beating of Retreat on the Padang on Menday, a: 6 p.m. will be: Drums, "Retreat." Band end Drums, Quick March, "New Col:nial," 'Hail); Drums, Ri;ings and103 words
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Article64 1940-07-05 12 A4O-YE/1-OLD Indian, Phaje Khan Din Sub h Khan, had a charge of robbery explained to him in the fifth ccurt yesterday. It was alleged that he robbed one K. Anas Malai of cash and a gold chain to a total value of $1,301.65 at Outram Road64 words
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Article32 1940-07-05 12 The new St. Andrew's School building at Woodsville will be opened on July 29. The 29th. annual athletic sports of the school will be held at the school grounds, on Aug. 6.32 words
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Article344 1940-07-05 12 Suit Concerning Burial Ground WHETHER two pieces of land given for use as a burial ground constituted a particular gift for a particular purpose or a general charitable gift, were points argued before Mr. Justice Manning in the High Court yesterday. The action concerned two344 words
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546 1940-07-05 12 Certificates Of Honour For Penang Malay Chinese 'THE two Malayans. Dr. Kamil Moha1 mcd Ariff bin Kadir Mustan, J.P., and Mr Lim Eow Thoon, J.P., who have been awarded the Certificate of Honour in recognition of their loyal and valuable services to the Government of the Straits Settlements are both546 words
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