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Title Section38 1940-08-18 1 THE SUNDAY TIMES THE LEADING SUNDAY NEWSPAPER IN MALAYA FINAL EDITION No. 452 Sunday, Aug. 18, 1940 Price 10 Cents THE SUNDAY TIMES The Leading Sunday Newspaper In Malaya No. 452 Sunday, Aug. 18, 1940 Price 10 Cents38 words
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Article1120 1940-08-18 1 More Widespread Raids Over Germany NAZI LOSSES MOUNT IN ATTACKS ON GREAT BRITAIN London, Saturday. "\O enemy attacks were made on this country for twelve hours from sunrise to-day," states an Air Ministry communique which also states widespread attacks on new objectives in Germany wereReuter - 1,120 words
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Article, Illustration46 1940-08-18 1 Devon County Council Is to discharge conscientious objector employees. As a precaution against the -tivitirs of fifth columnists and invasion by parachute troops, signs on t ndon Underground railway stations have been removed. Road signpost* and other direction indicators have also been removed.46 words
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813 1940-08-18 1 Wendell Willkie - Wendell Willkie Elwood (Ind.), Friday. IN a speech here to-night accepting nomination as Republican candidate for the Presidency, Mr. Wendell Willkie said: "We must honestly face our relationship with Great Britain. We must admit that the loss of the British Fleet would greatlyReuter - 813 words
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Article145 1940-08-18 1 Navy Shells Coast Of Libya MANY SALVOS HIT THEIR TARGETS London, Saturday. LJEAVY units of the British Fleet in the Mediterranean have been in action to-day shelling Italian naval and military objectives along the coast of Libya. The action is reported in the following Admiralty communique. The commander-in-chief of the145 words
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Article17 1940-08-18 1 Goldfish believed to have escaped through a drain from Hampton Court have been caught in the Thames.17 words
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Article, Illustration38 1940-08-18 1 Signer Bastlaninl, the Italian Ambassador to London, his wife and family, seen as they cross the railway lines on arrival in Glasgow to board a ship for Italy after his country's entry into the wsr.38 words
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276 1940-08-18 1 Another Threat To Neutrals Berlin, Saturday. '"THE total blockade of England" is announced in a long official statement published by the German news agency which states that owing to England "breaking all international rules of sea warfare" the German high command will henceforthReuter - 276 words
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Article45 1940-08-18 1 German British Losses Compared THE following is a comparison of German and British losses in last week's uir battles over Great Britain:— Saturday: No figures received at the time of going to press. Sunday 65 Wednesday Thursday 180 Friday 75 26 If 4 34 2245 words
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Article41 1940-08-18 1 Nassau, Saturday. THE Duke and Duchess of Windsor landed nere to-day and were welcomed by enthusiast c crowds. The Duke, in the uniform of a major-general, left immediately for the Legislative Chamber to take the oath as Governor.41 words
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Article127 1940-08-18 1 London, Saturday. T\R- Goebbels' remarkable capacity for invention seems to tie getting a little stranger and his efforts^Jfa produce, "bogey-bogey propaganda on a 'terrified" British people have been savouring mere and more of a farce. The German radio tells a story of Big Ben striking 13127 words
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Advertisement11 1940-08-18 1 TAI HENG CO. Tailor* JL coleman St., j Singapore. Phone: 3375.11 words
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Advertisement115 1940-08-18 1 Be Sura j to get :he bast and La?e3i A:. -rays At CHOTIRMALL S LEADING SILK MERCHANTS 27 years of youth guarantees better r» f rigeration for less money. Since 1914 KELVINATOR have been producing the finest refrigerators. Each year they have given the most value for every dollar spent.115 words
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350 1940-08-18 2 Tokio To Support Objection To Present Agreement MUNICIPAL COUNCIL'S ATTITUDE Shanghai. Saturday. DKOPOSALS for the future defence of the British sector in the International Settlement, which were agreed upon by a majority vote at a meeting: of the defence committee, are not likely to be350 words
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Article241 1940-08-18 2 Bitterness In Greece At Outrages London, Saturday. •TWENTY-FOUR bombs, eye-wit-nesses declare, were dropped on a convoy carrying the wounded in the torpedoing of the Greek warship Helle by a mystery submarine from Tinos to Piraeus, according to a message from the Greek frontier. The convoy consisted o' six ships escorted241 words
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80 1940-08-18 2 New York, Saturday. BRITISH munitions orders in the United states are being constantly accelerated, declared the spokesman of the British purchasing commission. He added that loss in shioments to England was infinitely small Whereas contracts last October were being placed at theReuter - 80 words
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Article21 1940-08-18 2 The Lord Mayor's Rsq Cross and St. John Fund for the wounded now stands at £2,604,000. -Br.hsh Wireless.21 words
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Article, Illustration29 1940-08-18 2 Recruits of the famous Camel Corps, one branch of the Egyptias army which remains unmechanizcd, marching on their parade ground in the desert.29 words
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76 1940-08-18 2 New York, Saturday. PRESIDENT Roosevelt, who is aboard a special train taking him to see the army manoeuvres in the northern part of New York State, announced that Mr MacKenzie King, Pr me Minister of Canada, Is dining with him today atReuter - 76 words
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Article143 1940-08-18 2 London, Saturday. T^HE King yesterday saw practical results of a suggestion made by him when he visited a large farm near Blandford. There His Majesty naw boys from all types of schools together bringing In tlu harvest It will be remembered Uu'l the KingBritish Wireless - 143 words
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Article62 1940-08-18 2 Peshawar, Saturday. KING ZAHIK SHAH of Afghanistan stated at the opening session or Parliament at Kabul to-day that th'- country had declared her neutrality In the European war and was pursuing i policy consistent with that declaration. Political and economic relations between the Afghan government andReuter - 62 words
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550 1940-08-18 2 Hitler Loses Round One Of Battle For Britain London, Saturday. THE Daily Express political correspondent says "The defence authorities are completely satisfied with this week's air fighting;. They are now convinced that Hi'ler has lost Round One of. the Battle of Britain. "But it is only Round One. So far550 words
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Article34 1940-08-18 2 New York, Saturday. 'THE .dackay radio reports that the British steamer Clan MacPhee (6,628 tons) was torpedoed some 700 miles west of the Hebrides on the northern shipping lane. Renter.Reuter - 34 words
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Article232 1940-08-18 2 ACTING Flight-Lieut. R. A. B Learoy. first pilot of a Hampden aircraft, has been awarded the V.C. for conspicuous bravery. He has shown complete indifference to personal danger and made attacks at the lowest altitudes regardless of opposition. On Aug. 12 he was detailed to232 words
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59 1940-08-18 2 London, Saturday. MORE German parachutes were dropped last night. A policeman saw one of a group which came down in a small town in the Midlands as it was falling. In the north-west of England tnc parachutes created good-humoured excitement. One woman stated: "They make niceReuter - 59 words
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Article58 1940-08-18 2 London. Saturday. REUTER learns authoritatively that the Rl?ht Rev. Cecil Cooper, Anglican Bishop of the English Church Mission In Korea and Dr. Sherwood Hall, of the same Mission, were arrested by the Japanese authorities on Aug. 12 or 13. Bishop Cooper was released on Aug.58 words
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Article60 1940-08-18 2 THE weekly London Letter by cable which will appear in the Straits Times to-morrow will contain a first-hand account by a Malayan of the raids on London. The background of the past week's aerial Blitzkrieg will form part of the cabled London Letter, which will be60 words
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87 1940-08-18 2 TfHE only son of a V.C. of the last war 1 who rallied his men under heavy fire by blowing on the hunting horn which he used as master of the Tanatside Hunt, has been killed in action. He Is Major John Ronald Campbell,87 words
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Article32 1940-08-18 2 Sofia, Saturday. The Cabinet has accepted an lnvi'atlon to a meeting with Rumania to discuss the question of Sou hern Dobrudja. The discussions will begin at Craiova on Monday. Rcuter.Reuter - 32 words
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Article, Illustration39 1940-08-18 2 Aa Italian offensive against Egypt from Libya Is expected soon, and the British forces have made extensive preparations to cope with it. Picture ib«ws tanks and crews standing by somewhere in Egypt near the Libyan *>wder.39 words
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Article57 1940-08-18 2 TPHE 8.8.C. has appointed two new women announcers. They are Miss Georgina— Georgie— Henschcl. daughter of the late Sir George Henschel. the musician, and Miss Marjorie Anderson. The Hensche!s were noted as the singing family." Miss Georgie Henschel is nearly as well known as a singer as57 words
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Advertisement207 1940-08-18 2 ss*4 m^^^^ ->*"■ BBSs* 1 IN DARKEST HAMPSHIRE U my bath rcad>, Hawkins?" meil abreast of modem Uumgkt. Tkit bottle Rose's Lime )uice. Sir. M roar Not quite.Sir. They're j**t dusting it. room A gesture of old world courtesy, no a Placed there by His Locdship's own doubt, but was207 words
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302 1940-08-18 3 Sir Ronald Campbell's Bold Move London, Aug. S. r THF, British Ambassador to 1 France, Sir Ronald Campbell, had almost to use force to learn th- German armistice terms offered to the French, according to a Daily Express columnist, quoted hy302 words
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120 1940-08-18 3 London, Saturday. •TWENTY-SEVEN survivors of the Swedish steamer Arios torpedoed by 9 U-boat when homeward bound, were landed at a north-west England port yesterday. The survivors state the ship was attacked in broad daylight and the ship's identity could not possib!y be mistaken. Foreign120 words
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Article, Illustration44 1940-08-18 3 These four English soldiers, who were taken prisoner by the Nazis, managed to escape, and rowed: themselves across the Channel. They are (left to right) Lance Bombardier J. Croft; Fusilier S. Davis; Pie. A. Hallos and Cpl. P. Hartley.44 words
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221 1940-08-18 3 London, Saturday. A TOTAL of 688 names, ranging from vice-admirals to deck-hands, are announced in a list of honours and awards for good services in connection with the withdrawal of more than 335,000 officers and men of the Allied armies from Dunkirk. Vice-Adm.British Wireless - 221 words
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206 1940-08-18 3 London, Saturday. SUGGESTIONS by the Vichy Foreign Minister, M. Baudouin, in a speech appealing for the raising of the blockade, that the food shortage in France is due to the British blockade re not borne out by statements from -ither prominentBritish Wireless - 206 words
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71 1940-08-18 3 London, Saturday. A SQUADRON COMMANDER who was up in his Hurricane yesterday during an air batt'.e had a narrow escape. He saw a Heinkel-113 fighter diving; on his tail, and flung his aircraft over in a vertical turn to shake off the enemy fighter's attack. HeBritish Wireless - 71 words
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79 1940-08-18 3 London, Saturday. A MONO recent gifts received by the British rt Government Is that of funds for an ambulance which is to be given to the War Office by the residents of the Naivasha district of Kenya. This district has subscribed 24,530 shillings toBritish Wireless - 79 words
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35 1940-08-18 3 Chungking, Saturday. CEVEN bombs landed in the hospital comoound of the Church of Canada at Tzelluchtng. a famous salt well town in western Szechuan, which Japanese raiders bombed yesterday.— Reuter.Reuter - 35 words
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191 1940-08-18 3 London, Saturday. JXURINQ Thursday night a Hudson aircraft of the coastal command, on patrol near Borkum, saw something reflected on the water in the moonlight. The pilot went down dnd found a Heinkel seaplane resting on the sea. In that position, theBritish Wireless - 191 words
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Article52 1940-08-18 3 Dublin. Saturday. *¥THE Eire Government has made an order authorizing the setting up of special military courts to try nersors charged with special scheduled offences. The order provides for the death sentence us the only penalty on conviction. There will be no appeal from theReuter - 52 words
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Advertisement199 1940-08-18 4 The Brother Rats are loose again! Don't fail to see them in their latest and funniest Hit. I TODAY v it HAMRRA 3.15. 8.15 9.15 P.M. HHIHmWHW An Angel Wm 'WAYNE MORRIS.- JANE WYMAH RONALD REA6WJ y V^ TERRY 'V^^lL^ A WARNER BROS, tint N.tiocal IVture >A J latino t199 words
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Article406 1940-08-18 5 Otherwise Malayan Trade Will Cease, Says Local Officer Decisions Of Tribunal UNLESS the Royal Navy could carry on with maximum effort, the whole trade of Malaya would tease, declared Commander L. N. Brownfleld, staff operations officer to the Rear-Admiral, Malaya, to the local Tribunal yesterday,406 words
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Article294 1940-08-18 5 For Council On Tuesday (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Saturday. AS the Government has accepted in principle the majority report of the F M.S. War Loan committee, the Legal Adviser will move at the Federal Council meeting on Tuesday, the War Loan Enactment through all294 words
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Article138 1940-08-18 5 From O-ir Own f JWpr'frii) Muar. LEE Ah Kirn was flncrl $15 or 15 days' rigorous imprisonment by liifhe Haron bin Ahmad when he was convicteJ of intentionally insulting P.C. Masood bin \bdul llamid. The accused claimed trial to the charge and Inrhe Manap pros?cuted.138 words
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Article26 1940-08-18 5 Mr. Chong Kow, an old resident of Seremban. has died at his residence in Birch Road at the age of 52. He was planter and contractor.26 words
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Article75 1940-08-18 5 IN view of a confidential reply received from the Secretary for Defence to a letter by the European Association of Malaya as to whether it is the intention of Government to intern all enemy aliens, both male and female, the association feels that no further action75 words
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Article153 1940-08-18 5 Including I. G. P. A YOUNG Sikh, Siwa Singh, admitted in the Singapore second court yesterday before Mr. L. C. Goh that he had challenged all the police in Beach Rozd Police Station, to fight him last Friday morning. "He came into the police station to153 words
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Article80 1940-08-18 5 WHEN a 19-year-old Chinese youth, Tan Ah Seng, had a charge or going armed In public explained to him in the second court yesterday, a black cloth mask and two daggers were exhibited in court as the articles found in his possession when he was arrested.80 words
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Article68 1940-08-18 5 (From Our Own Correspondent) Seremban, Saturday. TTHE death has taken place at his residence in Geylang, Singapore, of Mr. Neo Slew Hln, a retired special grade hospital assistant of the F.MJ3. Medical Department. He was 70 years of age. He leaves a widow, four sons and68 words
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Article293 1940-08-18 5 MAY BECOME A FLOATING HOTEL A WELL-KNOWN shipping authority recently reviewed the suggestion that the liner, Conte Verde now lying idle in the Whangpoo, should be used as a hotel for Italians who lack suitable accommodation ashore, says the Shanghai Shipping Review. He regarded that idea293 words
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103 1940-08-18 5 NON-COMBATANT SERVICE F.M.S. Bill (From Our Own Correspondent* Kuala Lumpur, Saturday. r[E Legal Adviser, F.M.S., will, at the Federal Council meeting on Tuesday, move the adoption of the Compulsory Service (Non- Combatant Duties) Order, 1940. This order states that in any case in which a local tribunal or appellate tribunal103 words
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Article109 1940-08-18 5 "BRITHER SCOTS" WAR FUND Handsome Donations •TOE total of the War Fund in Perak, cables our Ipoh correspondent, increased by over $8,000 last Friday, and now stands at $445,442. The Perak St. Andrew's Society sent $3,000. There was also a donation of $1,000 "Frae 11 brlther Scots present at the109 words
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Article120 1940-08-18 5 (From Our Own Correspondent) Seremban, Aug. 15. "THE Church Workers' Association of Negri Sembilan is holding a White Elephant Bazaar on Tuesday, Sept. 3, from 5 p.m. to 8.30 p.m. In King George Fifth School hall. Half the profits will go to the Malaya Patriotic Fund and half120 words
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Article27 1940-08-18 5 Mr. P. C. Joseph, of the Muar Government English School, Is going to India on three months' leave. He will be accompanied by Mrs. Joseph and children.27 words
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Advertisement165 1940-08-18 5 PRESET ING i» w ,*.nfc/2« -Till ~*sUM^ Jm- "j& > X «I and play but even the youngest ilSH^fl ifegfl girl will appreciate the clean fresh 'ttSHif 1H daintiness of undies washed regu- I -xr larly in Lux. Wise mothers will see Jlk*%^ W '/jfiffiS^B^ that their daughters never wear165 words
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Advertisement306 1940-08-18 5 Just Arrived New Stocks of FRENCH FERN SOAP. IVIORNY'S PERFUMED OATMEAL. (with Benzoin) AND F FLORAL PERFUMES L O R I b BATH ESSENCES These Perfumes are the true sweet scent of the flower. AT Stockists of All High-Class Perfumes and Toilet Preparations. TODAY Whero 4 shows wmmMmwQ 3.15— 6iT—306 words
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Article, Illustration1489 1940-08-18 6 Nathaniel Gubbins - Nathaniel Gubbins By OIGNPOSTS and *he names of railway stations have been removed to hinder German parachute troops. May we suggest that oldest inhabitants and village idiots all over the country should be called up at once and posted at cross-roads to direct any German troops1,489 words
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Article354 1940-08-18 6 Germany Before The War The German People versus Hitler. By Heinrich Fraenkel. Allen and Unwin. 10s. 6d. |N this book the author endeavours to show the real conditions In Germany up to the beginning of the war, and the extent and strength of the underground opposition to the Hitler regime.354 words
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Article105 1940-08-18 6 Border Justice. By Amos Moore. Robert Hale. 4s. IN "Border justice there is a much misunderstood and persecuted young man. For no very well defined reason, when his partner Is killed, his ranch house burned down, his father murdered and his money gone, all his friends decide105 words
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Article148 1940-08-18 6 The Frog was Yellow. By Francis Vivian. Her Second Murder. By James Corbett. Both from Jenkins' Colonial Library. BOTH these detective stories are long, closely reasoned and dull. The authors seems to have vied with each other to produce a record number of suspects, but characterization has been sacrificed148 words
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Advertisement25 1940-08-18 6 el Tyumbarton Castle GRANT'S SCOTCH WHISKY <^IHRr TJij^sSr-ir*. T j? ota.Kds tast:— c. pure Ocotck IcS^J Wfxisky l\jckes-t -^3 ir\tjigkle,r\d TT2aJ-t, I 1 1 I25 words
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3590 1940-08-18 7 Suggested $100,000 For War Fund CHAIRMAN REFUSES TO PUT RESOLUTION TO MEETING CHAREHOLDERS of the Straits Trading Co., Ltd., had a stormy meeting in Singapore yesterday when a resolution by Mr. A. H. Todd that the company should grant out of its funds $100,--0003,590 words
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Article276 1940-08-18 7 London, Aug. 5. THE, Times advocates a longterm programme of social reform to improve English living standards. The national standard of living urgently needs an overhaul, the paper says. The Times, one of England's most conservative newspapers, is regarded as a semi-official voice of the Government.276 words
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Advertisement22 1940-08-18 7 The Fifth Column People are not always what they seem STOP PRESS Talk About Tiger Instead Adv t" of TIGER Z\l BEER22 words
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Advertisement450 1940-08-18 7 Lean Shorthand. Book Keeping, Conmercial Correspocdencs etc. IN YOUR OWN HOME Solve your problem ot persona; progress by selecting a specialised course ot trainIng at home. This is the meth -a that can help you to secure a well paid post. Thousands of Pitman's trained men and v. omen have450 words
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Article, Illustration1280 1940-08-18 8 By The Onlooker T\R. Karl Richard Hanitsch, Director of Raffles Museum from 1895 to 1919, who died In London last week, must have been one of very few government officers to have left behind in Malaya material for an obituary notice. In Raffles Museum a few days1,280 words
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Advertisement391 1940-08-18 8 j I THAT'S DANGEROUS SLCrDING GUMS!— (hat's the first ■ign that your teeth are in danger, the first sign ol gutn-rei (pyorr.ioea and gum* bleeding (gingivitis). These are the diseases %hkrt so otten result in the extraction of perfectly sound, whire teeth. But you can guard against this danger by391 words
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Advertisement80 1940-08-18 8 li AUSTiniO I The 10 H. P. 4-cylinder engine provides more than enough power for the large and roomy body. Powerful Girling Brakes give maximum safety under the mast severe conditions. Long, wide leaf springs give the best possible riding comfort to all passengers. The Austin "10" is noted for80 words
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Article315 1940-08-18 9 Sentenced To 12 Months In Prison THIS man is one of the leading officials of the 'Shop Assistants Anti-Enemy Backing-Up Society and he is also known as being the treasurer of that society," said Inspector M. Boyle, of the Special Branch, yesterday, when a 24-year-old315 words
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Article49 1940-08-18 9 A TAMIL employed in the F.M.S Railways was found unconscious cutside the Pahang Flats in Kampong Bahru, Singapore, early on Friday morning. The man had head injuries believed to have been inflicted by an assailant who used a stick. He died soon after being admitted into hospital.49 words
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Article, Illustration135 1940-08-18 9 (From Our Own Correspondent) Seremban, Sa*urday. rthe course of a talk to Scremb;. Rotarians on his impressions of Hong Kong University, Mr. A. Jacob, an undergraduate, who is spending his vacation with his parents here, said that one thine which the University lacked was an Officer's135 words
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Article30 1940-08-18 9 The Police Band will play to-day at Botanic Gardens at 8.30 p.m.: on Tuesday at Katong Park at 5.30; and on Thursday at Farrer Park at 5.30 pm.30 words
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Article36 1940-08-18 9 (From Our Own Correspondent) Malacca, Saturday. MR. Bert Reade Chandler was married to Miss Jean Richards, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Richards, at Christ Church to-day. The bride recently arrived from Australia.36 words
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Article67 1940-08-18 9 A SUB-COMMITTEE consist- ing of Mr. E. C. H. Charlwood, vice-president, and Mr. O. R. S. Bateman, has been appointed by the European Association of Malaya to investigate the labour situation in Singapore, and report on their conclusions. A letter from a member enclosing a copy of67 words
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Article122 1940-08-18 9 (From Our Own Correspondent) Ipoh, Saturday. 'TWENTY-EIGHT Chinese, of whom eight were women, were sentenced by Che Samsuddin bin Nain, in the Sungei Siput police court, yesterday, to fine of $150 each, or three months' rigorous imprisDnment in the case of the men, and three122 words
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298 1940-08-18 9 First Case Since 1939 Ordinance: Order Made U7HEN a middle aged Malay woman, Neng binte Abdullah, appeared in the criminal district court yesterday, before Mr. Conrad Oldham, and applied for an adoption order, the case was described as the first of its kind under298 words
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66 1940-08-18 9 Blackouts In Singapore LOCAL QUERY ETKTH-K inquiries are being made by the European Association of Malaya as to whether there were any prosecutions for failure to comply with the requirements of the last black-out, and if so, the result of such prosecutions. The secretary is to write again to the66 words
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Article136 1940-08-18 9 (From Our Own Correspondent) Seremban, Saturday. DURING his visit to Seremban the Bishop of Singapore (the Rt. Rev. B. C. Roberts), is the guest of the British Resident of Negri Sembllan. This is the Bishop's last visit to S?remban as he is leaving Malaya to take136 words
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Article104 1940-08-18 9 ti AN Angel from Texas," which opened at the Alhambra cinema yesterday, is the third of the very successful "Brother Rat" series, in which are portrayed the uproarious adventure of a few good-for-nothing young men-about-town. The picture keeps up the standard of entertainment the others provided, and from104 words
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Article294 1940-08-18 9 Shanghai Russians Hard Hit DUSSIAN papers in Shanghai regard with alarm the deterioration of living standards among the Russians of this city, reports the North China Daily News. The prevailing conditions bear a catastrophical character for certain classes of Shanghai's foreign population, and the Russian masses are hit the harder294 words
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Obituary68 1940-08-18 9 LEE.— The death has occurred of Mr. Lee Kok Ton<> manager of Messrs. Lee Kheng Hone and son of Mr Lee Kheng Ouan at the General Hosp*taL. SKigapor* on August 17, IMO. Tne funeral will take place on Monday, 19th test, at 4 p.m. from his residence No. 29568 words
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Advertisement104 1940-08-18 9 I SERVICE TO POLICYHOLDERS I I WARTIME I mm npHE GREAT EASTERN LIFE, with assets so well spread throughout the Empire, and with the vast majority of its policyholders unlikely to be exposed to the major risks of war, is indeed well placed in the Life Assurance World. In addition,104 words
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Advertisement374 1940-08-18 9 ENDED BY YEAST -VITE Thore Is a smiling face In every bottle of YEAST -VITE— a quick tonic pick-me-up in every tablet 1 YOU can enjoy YEAST VITE relief from those ailments that spoil existence. If you are depressed, sleepless, nervy "—you can revel In the sense of strengthened, quietened374 words
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Article799 1940-08-18 10 The Sunday Times Opinion EDITORIAL, MANAGERIAL AND ADVERTISING OFFICE: Cecil Street, Singapore. Preparing For Hitler's Waterloo THE past week's news has been the most encouraging for months past. Daily, Nazi air attacks of Increasing ferocity on Great Britain have been thrown back with ever mounting losses of German aircraft. R.A.F.799 words
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Article157 1940-08-18 10 Bigger Clipper Mails THE amount of mail received at Hong Kong for despatch to Great Britain by Pacific and Atlantic Clipper is increasing each week. At present, writes the South Chinu Morning Post on Aug. 1, the amount of mail has averaged between 30 and 40 lbs. a week, but157 words
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Article156 1940-08-18 10 'Proud Of My People' PRINCESS JULIANA of Holland introduced herself to Canadians at Montebelle, Quebec, when, in a simple broadcast speech, she asked for their love bat not their pity. "No woman ever felt as proud as I of the marvellous heritage of my own people,"156 words
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Article22 1940-08-18 10 An Arab mosque glass lamp and a fourteenth-century beaker, from the Eumorpopoulos collection, each sold for £860 at Sotheby's.22 words
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Article, Illustration445 1940-08-18 10 HIGH LEVEL BOMBING 'THE safest but most highly skilled and perhaps least accurate form of bombing employed by raiders. The aircraft approach thP target at a great height, make rupld calculations Involving speed, wind, temperature, etc., before carefully aiming their bombs If they score a direct445 words
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Article112 1940-08-18 10 A BOMB that, once sighted on its objective, can never miss is an invention claimed by Theodore Kennedy, a carpenter at Vancouver, British Columbia. The carpenter claims that. If dropped directly above a battleship, for instance, the bomb would be certain to register a direct112 words
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Article, Illustration32 1940-08-18 11 MR. John Masefleld, the Poet Laureate, standing in his country garden near London. Mr. Masefield is writing a poem to celebrate the safe return of the Allied Armies from Dunkirk.32 words
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Article127 1940-08-18 11 Manila, Aug. 3. "The war in Europe is teaching us that we have been too optimistic about the defensibUity of the Philippines'' the President (Senor Quezon) told newspaperman today. President Quezon said the Philippines would continue its defence programme, but with some changes. At President Quezon's request127 words
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111 1940-08-18 11 OIR William Jullen Courtauld. Hal- stead, Essex, a member of the family of silk manufactures, who died on May 18. aged 69 years, left £1.839.342. Estate Duty (£980.618). Among his legacies were £5,000 to the William Julien Courtauld Hospital, Brai.itree; £5.000 to Bralntree and111 words
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Article23 1940-08-18 11 Smoking in bed. Graham Petrie (81), artist. Mallord Street, Chelsea, accidentally set the bedclothes on nre, "Accidental death" being the Hammersmith inquest verdict.23 words
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Article, Illustration98 1940-08-18 11 Nazis Ring Of Hate (For Cash) •T*HE Nazis are stirring up a new campaign of hate against this country. This advertisement appears in German popular weeklies: Whoever sees it, wants to have it, this new ring with the slogan AGAINST ENGLAND." Imitation forbidden. A.I w o r k m a98 words
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246 1940-08-18 11 £278,000 PAID FOR BOG Building Plan Abandoned HOW £230.000 was wasted on a site for an Air Ministry buildIng in Scotland Is described in the fifth report from the Committee on National Expenditure, writes the Daily Telegraph. It is stated that early in 1939 the Air Ministry acquired 160 acres246 words
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Article104 1940-08-18 11 London, Aug. 4. I? VERY Catholic serving in the armed forces will receive a crucifix blessed by the Archbishop of Westminster (Cardinal Hinsley). Cardinal Hinsley will bless 2,250,000 crucifixes, the first 50,000 of which will be ready this week. The crosses are made of bakelite, because of104 words
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Article50 1940-08-18 11 /~»NE of the strangest war Jobs Is being carried out by men who are now giving language lessons to parrots and other talking birds throughout England. The birds have been bought by women who, with sons and husbangs in the Forces, want them as company.50 words
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Article, Illustration54 1940-08-18 11 One thousand women and children evacuated from Malta and Gibralter have arrived in England. The picture shows Michael Browne, the youngest evacuee from Gibraltar, and his mother being conveyed from the vessel on arrival at an English port. The baby, son of Sergeant Major Patrick Browne, was54 words
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Article223 1940-08-18 11 New York, Aug. 4. C HOI LD it be necessary to send warplanes towards Australia, Pan-American Airways' wea-ther-reporting bases in the Pacific would be Invaluable." The New York Herald-Tribune's aviation writer, quoted by the Sydney Dally Telegraph correspondent, says this, declaring that Pan-American Airways' service223 words
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Article44 1940-08-18 11 New York. PENCH women are being discouraged by the Petain regime from entering business or wearing make-up, according to the New York Times correspondent at Vichy who adds that French women are expected to devote themselves in future to bearing children.44 words
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Article, Illustration33 1940-08-18 11 This picture was taken during the marriage of Buster Keaton, the famous screen comedian, and Eleanor Norris, In Los Angeles. Superior Judge Edward R. Brand, Is seen conducting the ceremony.33 words
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Article260 1940-08-18 11 Less Routine And More Business A CIRCULAR Issued to members of the London Chamber of Commerce states At the annual meeting of the London Chamber, the retiring President Sir Alexander Gibb, proposed the following resolution, which was carried unanimously: "That the london Chamber of Commerce In annual meeting assembled, recognizing260 words
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113 1940-08-18 11 MRS. ROOSEVELT'S £1,500 A WEEK RADIO VOICE MRS. Eleanor Roosevelt, the President's wife, is now rated the second best radio orator in the United States, with a percentage of 93. Number one radio attraction Is still er husband, with an average of 97 per c Dl Mrs. Roosevelt recently signed113 words
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Article31 1940-08-18 11 London, Aug. 5. JALICHI Katch, a Japanese, was tin-M\ £20 at Bow Street police court for showing a light from a fourth floor room in the West End.31 words
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Advertisement39 1940-08-18 11 because it only lrat ed Ssaasss For the younger woman, Innoxa Vitormone Cream price $8.00 is less highly concentrated than "Double Strength Vitormone." Distributors for Malaya: THE FEDERAL DISPENSABY LTD. (Incorporated In F.M.S.) Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Klang A S«reraban.39 words
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Advertisement468 1940-08-18 11 This new metal cap seats your Brylcreem against substitution BRYLCREEM it the £2 %^h Perfect Hair Dressing. Sf* «f It Jceep» your hair in good Jl^^^^^^L condition as well at in good A" ><$" .^is^"" V appearance. It is impor- <^ tint, therefore, when you buy to insist on genuine468 words
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Article334 1940-08-18 12 Steady, With Interest In Dividend Announcements BY THE SUNDAY TIMES FINANCIAL CORRESPONDENT Singapore, Saturday. CONDITIONS have remained steady In the Singapore share market during the past week with few noteworthy features. No general trend was to be observed in the market, but interest was stimulated in334 words
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1296 1940-08-18 12 Sir John Bagnall's Address - Sir John Bagnall's Address •yUE arrangements made with 1 the United States for the supply of tin had assured producers of a long; period of great activity, declared Sir John Bagnail, chairman of Straits Trading Co., Ltd., at the half-yearly general meeting in Singapore yesterday.1,296 words
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Article218 1940-08-18 12 Development In U.S. To Offset Possible Far East Embargo Washington, Aug. 1. OBSERVERS here to-day saw a new and extraordinary d»* c! >p ment in connection wit'i United States relations with Japan in a large advertisement in the newspapers, inserted by one of 'he nations foremost rubber manufacturers,218 words
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Article129 1940-08-18 12 SIR Klngsley Wood announced in the House of Commons recently that the Limitation of Dividends Bill is to be dropped. The statement gave satisfaction to M.P.s with industrial Interests. It was regarded as a natural sequel to the decision to apply the 100 per cent. Excess Profits129 words
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Article89 1940-08-18 12 Saturday, Aug. 17, noon. Buyer* Sellers Prices "rices No. IX tf.S.S. (Spot loose) 37% 37 Vb No. IX fI.S.S. f.o.j. In cases Aur.-Sept. (Sellers' Option) 377., 3S\ G.F.A.Q. R.S.S r n.b. In bales Aur-Sept. (Sellers. 1 Option) 36% 36% F.A.Q. R.S.S. t.o.b. in hales Aujr.-Sept89 words
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Article175 1940-08-18 12 Singapore, Saturday. The following are the exchange rates this morning according to the lally circular lssu-ci by the Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation: SELLING London T.T. a/4 1/16 London demand 2/4 1 16 Lyons demand Switzerland demand 2C6 Hamburg demand New York demand 46 15/16 Montreal demand 51 11/16175 words
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Article106 1940-08-18 12 Singapore, Aug. 17. noon. Buyers Sellers Gambler 7.75 Hamburg Cube $13.00 Java Cube $12.50 Pepvet White Muntofc $12.25 White $11.75 Black 6.75 Copra Mixed $2.05 Sun Dried $2.30 Snoo Flour No 1 IJnfjga $4.00 $4.00 Pair $3.40 Sarawak $3.25 Je'.alono Palembang $19.50 Banja $18.50 Sarawak $19.50 lanioca106 words
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Advertisement383 1940-08-18 12 two refreshing prepared from the W&&&31 juice of selected iM^m sun -ripened fruit 1: ~^m FRASER I HEAVE UMITEO. 6std. 1883 /RUNDOWN.^/ *W2 I AND AILING, i%^J| make thss gm^mm Remarkable Pacific Ocean Sea Plant [j ■■^SuSti Hmb^B^^^P erals Vitamins, IkhSMHE and Food lodine... NEWLY DISCOVERED SEA PLANT Builds THIN,383 words
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Advertisement96 1940-08-18 12 No. 77 Sot i In «ttx»«Ur« /Pss^^^^=r~coloured hygienic moulded /fc~'^^^^^^fl'''B^^^i^^&^ c»ie, contains two pko* Gillette raior, tkre* Bin* 'B CiUetUbUdcaandtwobUdf M j-^^*****^^^ M N«. M Ml CompriMa GiUelr* ruot, three Blaa B£&^MHH"~ V H CilWtta blades lo plated J32J*jLjk^^HHß tbeatli, the whole contained colourful leatherettecovered -netal cam, of tha •urolar96 words
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Advertisement236 1940-08-18 13 SILLY, IT'S MY NEW h% F J VELVA-SHEEN JANTZEN! 1j T| That* Jantten's VELVA-SHEEN V iV Jl A in his de luxe trunks. ISot Si bbbT Wi Bu satiny but there's a quiet l^sfl Wm S^~ Ssm Sileam to them. Lattex SB^ssflHßr VV |Bl yarn in the knit provides lico>236 words
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Advertisement429 1940-08-18 13 Amazing New Kind Of Face Powder gives marvellous Complexion Beauty Ten times finer because made by a new airfloated process. Practically invisible on the skin Looks natural no more madeup look. St^ys on all day long even when out in winWfcd rain. No shiny nose when dancing all evening in429 words
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Advertisement174 1940-08-18 13 Romance in the Air For the young Udy who to merry, friendly, rood fun. Because she can see right Before the bad her vision corrected, she was timid, awkward, retlrelng; now the has poise, self* confidence, and Is a good mixer. Its surprising what a difference good vision can make.174 words
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Miscellaneous1875 1940-08-18 13 What The Stars Foretell TO-r V, AUGUST 18 I SS?H3 By R. H. THIS WEEK FOR YOU careful to choose guests who will harmonise. +J Take no outdoor risks. -y fIERE. grouped according to JULY (June 22— July 23)— BIRTHDAY FOREBCAST F^k. <~1 X T I i^\.'V m month of1,875 words
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Article, Illustration854 1940-08-18 14 Beauty Is More Than Make-up Deep Max Factor's Advice DEAUTY has to be more than make-up deep. As much as we might like to believe the opposite, the fact still regains that proficiency in the art of make-up cannot alone be an ultimate guarantee of feminine beauty and glamour. There854 words
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Advertisement313 1940-08-18 14 FOR A SKIN THAT IS PETAL SMOOTH A POWDER Vin^X Prepared by Jfr iI1 1 I m U Elizabeth Arden Powders are celebrated for their exquisite delicacy absolute purity perfect harmony. An Elizabeth Arden Powder caresses the skin. It contains no substance that could possibly cauce d H enlarged pores.313 words
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Advertisement507 1940-08-18 14 ANOBEA LEEDS *SJjJafr -I HOLLYWOOD'S |flB/' >><^*iv *m 'c 1 Have you tried this perfect lip 3^^Cl^^ *9% make-up Created by Max Factor K Hollywood, it is suptr.indtlihlt pefgi, •rkdwfuturt-proof...'va new Color fSEBL Mm Harmony shades to give your lips *******Jr> P^*M Mmi ..—^Bfcl an urin g> lasting color! iSPv507 words
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Article, Illustration414 1940-08-18 15 Smartness With Economy Red Dots, Blue Frock Little Coats Which Help Light Dresses B ySunday Times London Woman Correspondent MANY of the smartest dresses have their own coats. This makes them very versatile in that they can be worn on all sorts of occasions, and therefore they are doubly useful.414 words
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Article146 1940-08-18 15 Luxurious American University U7HEN a girl student at the Uni- versity of Wisconsin is visited by her boy friend, the couple can go into one of six small rooms known as beau parlours and have a confidential chat. The home for the 500 girls at the university is146 words
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Article95 1940-08-18 15 ANEW kind of gift for baby's christening Is the traditional table-napkin ring of silver, brought up-to-date by having the regimental or other service crest of the donor engraved upon It, as well as the Initials of the small recipient. In fact crests of the services are übiquitous95 words
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Advertisement445 1940-08-18 15 3&a> sT^^^^ NATURAL rosy LIPS Give your lips the soft, alluring color that best suits your complexion. Use Taagee, the lipstick that changes from orange in the stick to a warm blush-rr -c on you. Smooth it on a second time and it becomes a rosy-red. For a still more445 words
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Advertisement317 1940-08-18 15 M^^MMmMt^B^B^BfJMF ilfe. r/f/L MM* Aft A A J a/mTS&/ W/^h Yardley English Lavender T i> 11 Ixivtnder Toilet Soap— I gsjfca I Th, Luxury Soap of tht World ML!Rsf..|l C^^^^ lMvrndfT Face Powder Ml I iVß^r^ Zi Engluh CompUxum Cream "*^J**%-' The beauty of fragrance of the Yardley Lavender long317 words
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Advertisement283 1940-08-18 16 VITALISING THIAMIN* needed by everyone EVERY DAY m!L ii f l f DC /4k, Quaker Oats is Nature's most perfectly balanced whole grain health food. Along with Thiamin it abounds in four other important essentials protein for muscle building iron for rich blood— phosphorus for strong bones— food energy for283 words
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Advertisement201 1940-08-18 16 Dt/^T^_SS?SI! W, \tORTUR£ The skin-pore 3 of your feet should be conBtantly eliminating acid impurities. When your teec torture you, when they ache and swell, it la because those pores hay» become choked, and acid is piling: up Inside them. Then you suffer foot agony. Corns and callouses beg-in to201 words
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Miscellaneous1863 1940-08-18 16 Wireless Programmes TO-DAY SINGAPORE NIROM EMPIRE STATION SM? X r£K. hSKFAS Sfjg '«B\s? ff. 1 Thu-^.^p-.-MS^B^ "> C 5 time i will be radiated on he .oUowtng wave- concert. Relayed from the Sea View Hote;; 5.50 a.m. Recorls: 6.20 a.m. News; 6.3 a CSH'iswm.rsi r a, Jjj-10 pjn. Stuart Robertson1,863 words
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Miscellaneous249 1940-08-18 16 Winners Of Puzzle Of August 4 Seven competitors succeeded In solving correctly The Sunday Times Crossword Puzzle printed in our issue of August 4, and they therefore share the $100 prize offered. Their names and addresses are: Singapore: L. H. Chin, 55, Koek Road, Arthur P. Mlnjoot. T. 1. Lorong249 words
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674 1940-08-18 17 Commercial Houses And Inter-School Badminton Entries iß> Our Badminton Correspondent) FOR reason* best known to the organisers the week-end will pass without any fixtures In the men's junior singles and doubles badminton tournaments, but I under- stand the local tournament programme will be considerably accelerated and from next werk-end onwards674 words
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Article432 1940-08-18 17 THE St. Mary's annual restricted mixed doubles badminton tournament has a good number of entries. Including a number of prominent players. Up to the time of writing Alimat (Spriiu;valet and Miss Irene Rozario (Postal Union) and Ho Swee Sam (LUn Hwa> and Miss Z Qrenier (St. Mary's432 words
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Article117 1940-08-18 17 'Frcru Our Qrvn Correspondent) Batu Pahat. fHREE cycle race meetings will be held at Batu Pahat on Aug. 30, Bept. 17, and Sept. 27, the proceeds to be given to The War Fund. Owing to the keenness of the younger people here for117 words
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Article56 1940-08-18 17 At the annua! ger.erul meeting of the Cheeriul Lads Athletic Party the rollowinsr were elec'ed ofTice-bearors for the year 1940 1941: President. David Ho; vice-president, SU Lye Choon; hon: secretary, Wee Tiang Chooi; asst: hon: fecretary. Goh Chcon Moh; hontrfasure-, Nro Bins Kens; hoi>: auditor, Koh Kirn56 words
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Article62 1940-08-18 17 The loiiiWiiMf will represent the Electron BP. against the Lovellte B.P. on the Utters court to-day at 3 p.m.: Chlo lian Chuan. Louis Tan. Chua Peng Kwee; Louis Tan a£d H. Lazaroo; H. M. Danker and Veo Sc3g Klat; 11. C. Belne and S. Rodrigues; Sun Ah rang62 words
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Article380 1940-08-18 17 (By Our Perak Badminton correspondent) DURING the week two Inter-team friendly badminton games we/c played. In the first match Anderson School baat Novicas "B" by five games to three while the Foong Seong B.P. trounced the Anglo-Chine* School, Ksmpar, to the i,unc cf six games <v380 words
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Article348 1940-08-18 17 From Our Own Carrey ondent) Taiping. THE outstanding sporting event In North Peralc during the week was the annual inter-state football match tetween the Kedah Police and the Peralc Police. In this th* Perak Police suffered a seve-e setback by going down to their confreres by four348 words
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Article1135 1940-08-18 17 Penang Open Doubles Change Hands CMASHING their way to victory, Chee Choon Wah and Chee Choon Keng provided the major upset In the Penang open tournament last week when they wrested the doubles 1 titles from the holders, Ooi Teik Hock and Tan Kin Hong. The Chee cousins thus avenged1,135 words
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Article78 1940-08-18 17 A friendly badminton match will be played at the Happy World Open-Air ground (opposite the Glory Theatre) on Tuesday 7.15 p.m. between the Elite Recreation Union "B" team and Cheerful Lads B.P. "B" team. The following will represent the Elite R.U. Wee Peng Hong. Tan Hlang Chuan.78 words
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Advertisement737 1940-08-18 17 ||||l!lllW Painful Case of RHEUMATISM Dispelled by A. wet season gave me painful Rheumatism so that at last I was quite mml capacitated and took to my bed. There I thought of 'ASPRO' and wondered if Aa<f heard about it was true. I was very low at the time but737 words
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Article1233 1940-08-18 18 (From Our Own Correspondent) Taiping, Saturday. /*"OOD weather favoured the opening day of the Perak Turf Club's Taiplng professional meeting to-day. The going was good. Favourites in the main obliged. Race 1 Horses, Class 4. Div. 4. About 5 furs. Mr. A van Tooren's POLICY1,233 words
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258 1940-08-18 18 HOW INFLUENZA PATIENT PUT ON FIRM, SOLID, FLESH Too Tasteless Vitamin Tablets If you are worried to death because ycu can't put on weight, do as this lady aid She was weak and thin after a bad attack of influenza, but after taking a course of tiny, tasteless, tablets which258 words
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Article27 1940-08-18 18 The draw on the big sweep, value $59,821, resulted as follows Starters *****. *****, *****, *****, *****, *****. 1KOT I 1ECOND 'HIRD ***** *****27 words
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Article13 1940-08-18 18 The double tote paid $106 on each of 11 winning tickets.13 words
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224 1940-08-18 18 'THE Straits Chinese Recreation Club beat the Khalsa Association by 29 runs at cricket on Hong Lim Oreen yesterday. KHALSA ASSOCIATION Mewa Singh b Keng S<ew 12 Choor Singh b Keng Slew 15 Ortega c Anthony Lim b Keng Slew 0 Mohan Singh b Swe<-224 words
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Article173 1940-08-18 18 (From Our Own Correspondent) Johore Bahru, Saturday. r[E Loyals Regiment beat the Johore Cricket Club by 32 runs in a cricket match played at the Johore Civil Service ground yesterday. JOHORE C.C. Morgan b Clarke Carey b Lakes 3 W. N. Moore run out Pen?173 words
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Article41 1940-08-18 18 A MEETING of the Malayan Rugby Union Society of Referees (Singapore branch) will be held at the S.C.C. on Friday, Sept. 6, at 7 p.m. All who wish to referee during the coming Rugby season are invited to attend.41 words
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Article, Illustration15 1940-08-18 18 L. OUTSCHOORN Singapore and Colony cricketer. A first class batsman, very difficult to set out.15 words
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Article197 1940-08-18 18 "TIME saved Fort Canning from de- feat at the hands of Raffles College cricket team at Bukit Timah yesterday. The Fort were nine wlcksts down and 90 runs behind their opponents' score when stumps were drawn. RAFFLES COLLEGE Aziz not out 70 Varma b Becston197 words
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Article230 1940-08-18 18 Bowlers On Top On The Padang G. W. S. Waltes ana R. A. U. Todd were the only two bowlers put on by the S.C.C. yesterday to dismiss their cricket opponents, tho Police, for a total of 54 runs The S.C.C won bj 88 runs.. Waltes took 6 for 23230 words
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Article154 1940-08-18 18 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Johore Bahru, Saturday. THE Johore Bahru football league will end this month There are still six more postponed matches to be played to complete the programme Customs have enjoyed the leading position in the table so far, bi\t have to make way soon154 words
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Article22 1940-08-18 18 In a reserve division league soccer match played at Tanglin yesterday the Manchesters beat the Chinese by one to nil.22 words
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190 1940-08-18 18 pLAYING at Anson Road yesterday the V.M.C.A. beat an S.C.C. t?am by 92 runs. V.MC.A. Goldsmith c Staunton b Young 0 Hope c Stauntcn b Young 0 Pillal b Pickard 25 Marsh c Robertson b England 39 Sabapathy run out 7S Chrysostom c Staunton b190 words
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Article, Illustration49 1940-08-18 18 A. J. BOSTOCK-HILL (Uit.i Mrs. Carter) mixed doubles lawn tennis champion of Selangor, 1940. Now in the veteran stage but up to a year or so ago he was a leading Malayan tennis and cricket player. At the latter fame he made a big reputation with his spin bowline49 words
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Article1684 1940-08-18 18 " Doc - "Doc." By MAIN interest this week has been centred in the semi-flna's of the Large Units cricket championships, in which the R.E.s beat the Malay Signals and the Gordons b?at the Manchesters. In the first match, the R.E. batted first but were not too happy against the1,684 words
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Advertisement95 1940-08-18 18 HAPPY WORLD (covered) STADIUM g£) K^ FRIDAY, 23 rd AUGUST ./"J lew- fcv^ta^to cs Se6 Presents M jt^KEr THE F|GHJS ALL FANS HAVE BEEf? J gj| \Kfl SABATINOi^I VJi (contender for the worlds 160 ibs. title) flm MOHD.FAHMY t%4 SL (EGYPTIAN MIDDLEWEIGHT CHAMPION) Jj W U\ RON DENNIS f I95 words
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852 1940-08-18 19 Kedah Defence Holds Champions To Two Goals From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Saturday. P"OR the tenth time, Singapore won the Malaya Cup when they beat Kedah in the final to-day by 2-0, a goal being scored in each half. Kedah appearing for the852 words
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242 1940-08-18 19 LUCY FERNANDEZ FOURTH TIME CHAMPION The sports meeting held by the Girls' Sports Club at their ground in Serangocn yesterday coincided with the tenth anniversary of the club. Miss Lucy Ferrandez, became individual champion for the fourth year in succession. 80 yards flat race: 1. xivey de Souza; 2. Marjorie242 words
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Article194 1940-08-18 19 Prom Our Own Correspondent) Segamat, Saturday. fHE Inter-district soccer match for 1 the Black Cup takes place between Segamat and Kluang In a fortnight's time and Segamat. the Cup holders, ara determined lo retain the trophy. A trial was held to select the district team this week but194 words
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Article411 1940-08-18 19 Positions in the first divisions of t:io 6.A.F.A. League, corrected up to Saturday. i iti>i mtiniun P. W. L. D. P. A. Pts RAJ 17 13 0 4 65 15 30 R.A. (9th Rpg.) 20 9 4 7 3J 25 25 Argyll* 17 10 S 4 23 19411 words
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Article591 1940-08-18 19 (From Our Own Correspondent) Seremban, Saturday. IN spite of inclement weather the annual athletic sports of King George Fifth School, Seremban, held on the school padang, turned out to be a great success. The large attendance Included the Yang di Pertuan Besar of Negri Sembilan and591 words
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Article113 1940-08-18 19 ATILIO Sabatino is to have his second fight tit Singapore next Friday when he meets the Egyptlan, Mohamed Fahmy. at the Happy World covered stadium. Sabatino revealed clever boxing In the fight with Frisco recently, but the Puerto Rlcan was disappointing in that he lacked aggressiveness. He113 words
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Article91 1940-08-18 19 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Ipoh, Saturday. IN an exhibition lawn tennis match in aid of the FMS War Fund this evening Kho Sin-kle beat O. P. Hughes 7 5 and Lee Thiam Chin 6 o. Partnering Lam Say Kee, Kho Sinkle played a doubles game91 words
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Article, Illustration504 1940-08-18 19 (From Our Own Correspondent) Muar. IN a thrilling soccer match in aid of The War Fund and the China Relief Fund the Muar Chines? scored a fine win over the Pontian District Football Association by three goals to one. The match, which was played at Pontian Kechll,504 words
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Article296 1940-08-18 19 (From Our Own Correspondent) Muar. rpwo matches were played in the 1 first division soccer league during the week. In the first match the Government Offices further strengthened their chances for league honours when they maintained their unbeaten record by beating the Gubahan Stia Club by four goals296 words
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Article48 1940-08-18 19 rIE following have been selected to play billiards for the V.M.C.A. against the Chinese Sports Association en Wednesday, at 7.30 p.m. at the V.M.C.A. Orchard Road.. Gan Kee Tian (captain), Dr. V. Xavler, Koh Hor Khoon, Dr. Loh Poon lip, Chan Joo Kirn, Yap Ah Hlan.48 words
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Article145 1940-08-18 19 Baseball For War Fund To-day THE curtail will be drawn to-day on the big All Star baseball game to be held at the Anson Road stadium at four o'clock this afternoon. Many of Singapore's leading personalities, including the G.0.C., Major-General L. V. Bond, the acting Colonial Secretary, Mr. H. Weisberg,145 words
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Article208 1940-08-18 19 iFrom Our Own Co-respondent) Batu Pahat. IN an evenly- contested game, Segamat beat Batu Pahat by four goals to one, when they met in the intercircle police soccer competition. On the run of the play Batu Pahat did not deserve to lose by such a wide margin,208 words
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Article268 1940-08-18 19 Kluang Segamat Chinese Draw (From Our Own Correspondent i Seemat, Saturday. IN a charity soccer match m aid ot the China Relief Fund, the Kluans Chinese me?-, the Sexamat Chinesa on the Segamat town padang and were held to a draw, each side scoring one goal. The game was one268 words
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79 1940-08-18 19 •T*HE V.M.C.A. handicap tennis tournament open to members only, will s.art en Sept. 9 and the closing date of entries will be Sept. 2. The following are the events: M A" class handicap singles; "P" class handicap singles; "C" class handicap singles; women's handicap singles; handicap79 words
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Advertisement544 1940-08-18 19 SLEEPLESS THROUGH STOMACH PAINS Every stomach suflcrer knows that a disordered digestion briegs many other troubles in its train. Less of appetite, weakness and malnutrition, "nerves," these often ahse from some form of stomach trouble, and won't go until the stomach itself is put right In the case of Mr544 words
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Article, Illustration1419 1940-08-18 20 Australia's Great War Effort Is "All In" LJITLER'S swift and dramatic march through Europe, and its culmination in an imminent and deadly menace to the United Kingdom, had no effect on Australia other than a quick hardening of the national resolve to win the war, and a deepening cf the1,419 words
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Advertisement312 1940-08-18 20 OUR S7OCKS ARE EXCLUSIVE OUR PRICES ARE COMPETITIVE Phone 7 144 ji -oj m«»i at. Genuine M& Diamond Watches Jw U*£ From 90M^ to $720 We have a good selection at pre-war prize*, FOR THE HOUSEWIFE'S ATTENTIOM SHELF PAPER— White A Coloured; GREASEPROOF PAPER— In roila A ahe«to| SERVIETTES— White312 words
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