The Straits Times, 26 August 1940
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Title Section39 1940-08-26 1 FINAL EDTN. The Straits Times [ESTABLISHED NEARLY h CENTURY J MALAYA'S LEADING NEWSPAPER— LARGEST NET SALES II PAGES. SINGAPORE, MONDAY, AUGUST 26, 1940. PRICE 5 CENTS. The Straits Times l-' PAGES. SINGAPORE, MONDAY, AUGUST 26, 1940. PUKE 5 CENTS.39 words
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Advertisement210 1940-08-26 1 Up-to-date TAILORING.. ?^i I N CHONG Ju-t Rcrrived mi. 1 LencthH WAIN SHIKJ.I > in Silk sn I .1 UM \Mi KKAN MIXKK^KIN In varl»u< oloar 21 olinuii st.. Spore. I'honr IXI6 SINGAPORE, 140 CECIL ST. ('PHONE 5471). ELECTRICU .in 1 > j ji i HH^HPP^ p 3b^ /> v.210 words
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Advertisement48 1940-08-26 1 KUALA LUMPUR 25 JAVA ST ('PHONE 368*1 m CHARATAN ,i PIPES NATURAL STRAIGHT GRAINED "EXTRA 1 1 5.50 "SUPER 11 ••#..s 7.50 •SUPER DE LUXE" 510.50 I MADE IN ENGLAND RAFFLES PLACE SIN<iM P 0 R E jA^StVag^^^^ Bomb the Bee n with Ballantine at the Bomber Ball48 words
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Advertisement12 1940-08-26 1 ELSIE MARY SINGAPORE and KUALA LUMPUR. DRESSES for all OCCASIONS DRESSMAKING MILLINERY.12 words
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Advertisement891 1940-08-26 2 dfe Wvmes SMALL APS? Minimum charge $1 for %*r* m< ckceedlni 4 line* More than four lint* 25 cents per line (Six words). Box No. 25 cents extra. DOMESTIC OCCURRENCES BIRTHS. MARRIAGES. DEATHS, ACKNOWLEDGMENTS. ANNOUNCEMENTS A P.P.C. CARDS are charred S3 each per Insertion per Inch. Over 1 inch. 23891 words
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Advertisement435 1940-08-26 2 SITUATIONS VACANT WUrn applying tot «n> poktllnn •dtrrtlsM) -i Uiew 'Miiumn* «n4 '-epic* *t testimonial* *<■ not «mm» original* WANTED A CHINESE STOKEKEEPEB for an outstatlon post with experience of engineering r.tores fz foodstuffs. Apply 592, S. T VACANCY occurs for an intelligent offlc? frlrl v. ith a fair knowledge435 words
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Advertisement812 1940-08-26 2 WANTED OFFICE ACCOMMODATION REt}? IRKI>, four rooms where A.C. Electricity available. Urgent. Box 587, Straits Times WANTED. DRAGLINE EXCAVATOR, nev or second hand. Approximate size, half cubi" yard dragline scoop. Batty delivery essen- 1 tlal. Full particulars should be sent to the Senior D. A I. Engineer, 'ohore Bahru. I812 words
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Advertisement825 1940-08-26 2 LOST LOST— Ladies Diamond Wrist Watch in Orchard Road Holland Road area Finder please return to Orchard Road Police Station. LOST, TITLE DEEDS c freehold land al Padaug Terbakar. Bedoh, Singapore, lot 138 6 MX XXVTL area 05.654 *q. ft. On re'urning same to Kir. Seah Cog Urn, 143, Reach825 words
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Advertisement549 1940-08-26 2 PUBLIC NOTICES SUNGEI WAY DREIXiING LIMITED. fTnmrnnrt.fi in f.m.s.i DIVIDEND So. 33 A Dlviden-1 of 23 per -ent. has been declured payable on the 28th September. 1940, to all shareholders on the Register on the :~tn September. 1940. :;eill bell. Secret r^-lcs. NOTICE. NOTICE Is hereby given Unit any person549 words
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Advertisement249 1940-08-26 2 BUSINESS CARDS Etc. MASSAGE HALL MANICURE AND MASSAGE Mrs. HARU and Miss HANA. 60. WATERLOO STREET. Telephone 7467. WANTED TO RENT for immediate Entry— Large airy godown must be dry. On Monthly tenancy. Box No. 478, Straits Times. THE GOODYEAR ORIENT CO., LTD. AS AGENTS RUBBER RESERVE COMPANY arc prepared249 words
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Advertisement355 1940-08-26 3 SHIPPING ANNOUNCEMENTS P. 0. BRITISH INDIA AND APCAR LINE. i lnrnrponited in England i PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL S.N Co IftAH t'ASSF.NGER AND CARGO SEF.VICI' 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,355 words
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Advertisement329 1940-08-26 3 (incorporated In Japan) CtRNERAL PASSENGER AGENTS FOR CUNARD WHITE STAR TO LIVEKPOOI Colombo, (Bombay), Durban, Cape Town, and Lisbon San 8 oort KASIMA MARO Sept. 30 Oct. 1 t Omits Bombay ro SAN Mt.VNCisro Bout Kong Kobe Yokohama Honolulu S»a FrancUr* and ioi AnteM KAMAKUKA tAARD leave Hkong Aug 30329 words
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Advertisement537 1940-08-26 3 MANSFIELD CO., LTD. BLUE FUNNEL LINE Frequent Sailings to United Kingdom. Dates are net guaranteed all cargo bookings subject to Conference War clauses. WESTERN AUSTRALIA THE SHORTEST SEA ROUTE ATTHE CHEAPEST FARE Regular Services to Fremantle [Perth] via Java by first class passenger ships. Single fare $192 (A £23) Frequent537 words
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Advertisement311 1940-08-26 3 A 1 1m UP*f^rV L Vsw i^sa TO-NIGHT I DINNER DANCE (Informal) 8 p.m. to midnight Dinner $3.00 NO BALLROOM ADMISSION CHARGE DAILY IN THE GRILL— RAFFLES ORCHESTRA Special Dish from the directed by Silver Wagon $1.50. DAN HOPKINS SEAVIEW li HOTEL TUESDAY, WZDNESD.i-, FRIDAY, SATURDAY SPECIAL DINNER DANCE im\s}::311 words
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Article80 1940-08-26 4 The Malayan rubber stocks for July ibow an Increase of 2.571 tons made up as follows: STOCKS June. July. Estates over 100 acre* FM.S 27.259 27.642 Estates S.E. 2.385 2.392 29,644 30.034 29.644 Up 390 tons. Dealers— KM.S. I V M.S. 11.843 9.812 Singapore 21.910 i 8.33080 words
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Article386 1940-08-26 4 Rubbers Continue In Demand: Shortage Of Industrial Scrip (By Oar Financial Correspondent) Singapore, Aug. 26. COMMODITY markets both in London and New York were closed on Saturday with the exception of the New York tin market, which returned an unchanged price of 50% cents. In the Singapore386 words
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Article80 1940-08-26 4 Singapore, Aug. .6, noon. Buyers Sellers Gainbier 7.75 Hamburg Cube 513.00 Java Cube $12.50 White Muntok $12.25 White $v.75 Black t 6.75 Copra Mixed $2.05 Sun Dried $2 30 Saoo Flour No. 1 Mnrea $4.00 Fair -.3.35 Sarawak $3.25 7 amoca Small Flake s\CO Fair Flake $680 words
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Article83 1940-08-26 4 Monday, Auf. 26. noon. Buyers .•seller* Prtees "rieet No. IX I.S.S. Spot luomti 3T5» 3T?i No. IX R.S.S. Uj. in cati Aiu Srpt. (Sellers' Option) 38 < 4 38 "> CI.F.A.Q. B.SS. f.o*. In bales Aur.-Sept. (Sellers' Option) 36.; 3694 F.A.Q. R.S.S. f.o.b. In bales83 words
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Article53 1940-08-26 4 ro-day H. W. 3.24 a.m. 7.6 ft.; 3.23 p.m. 8.4 ft. L. W. 8.57 a.m. 4.1 ft.; 9.59 p.m. 3.4 ft. Tomorrow H. W. 4.28 a.m. 7 ft.; 4.15 p.m. 8 ft. L. W. 9.44 a.m. 4.8 ft.; 11.13 p.m. 3.5 ft. August Sunrise Sunset a.m. p.m.53 words
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Article57 1940-08-26 4 Chungking, Aug. 25. TTHE Chinese Government has designated 1 Bank of China as agent for the collection of Bank of England notes In China. The Ministry of Finance has Informed all holders of Bank of England notes to convert them before to-morrow at theReuter - 57 words
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Article177 1940-08-26 4 The following are the exchange rates this morning according to the iaily circular issued by the Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation London T.T. 2/« 1/16 London demand 8/4 1/16 Lyons demand Switzerland demand 206 Hamburg demand New York demand 46 15 16 Montreal demand 51 11/16 Batavia demand 88*k177 words
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Article66 1940-08-26 4 ondon, Aug. 16. IN the money market the glut funds seeking employment has been pronounced, hence borrowers continued to obtain over-night loans cheaply. £45.000,000 of Treasury bills were offered and fully allotted at an averags rate £1 os. 5.63 d. which was fractionally more favourable to the market. ApplicantsReuter - 66 words
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1287 1940-08-26 4 ■MVMMaY, AUG. 19*6: I I.M. BuTen Sellers Amput Eta 4.: i is 6d 4s Austral Amal iss> 5s id H ud c.d. Austral Mala; (t) 35a 37s c.d Ayer HlUm (Ss) Ills J'» Ayer Weng ($D 55 .60 Bangrtn Tin it) 17s 18s Batu Selangor1,287 words
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Article168 1940-08-26 4 Mail-, iinae at as follows: TO- DAY Sars.-.vafc, sarikci and Plbu nirfMW i p. in TO-MORROW Aden air 5 p.m. Africa air 5 pm. Africa (South) air 5 iun. Australia air 5 p.m. British Columbia air 5 pm. Burma air 5 p.m. Canada air 5 p.m.168 words
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Article261 1940-08-26 4 Books Compan; Olvldena OtaM rw Austral Amr.l 3d Austral Malay 3d. 13 bonus Sept. 2 Ipoh Tin 3s. final less tax Auk. ;> Kramat Tin 6d. No. 30 Aug. 19 Kuala Karnpar 6d No. 19 Sept. 9 Kundang Is. No. 6 Aug. 26 Baub 4d. lnt261 words
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Advertisement165 1940-08-26 4 The New Polaroid Classes Just Arrived I^^^*^ Guaranteed lY^ifr Genuine. y jb^ NOW 5 6. 00 complete. BEWARE OF IMITATIONS. THOMPSON OPTICAL CO. ARC ARE 81.Df:., THONF, 3002. Steel Office Furniture Ston Cupboards, Fifing Cabinets, Visible Card Index Cabinets. Card drawers, shelving, Stationer] Cabinets. Wastepaper Receptacles, Letter Trays, Letter Racks.165 words
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Advertisement94 1940-08-26 4 jMYLETO m Vjß i H^. HAIR COLOUR RESTORER WILL RESTORE GREY OR FADED HAIR TO ITS NATURAL COLOUR SETTING LOTION FOR LADIES HAIR CREAM FOR MEN OTHER MYLETO PRODUCTS INCLUDE: TONQUIN SCURF LOTION OBTAINABLE FROM: ALL OiSPENSARIES AND STORES. DISTRIBUTORS: GRAFTON LABORATORIES LTD. Singapore. Kuala Lumpur Penang CHEONGHOCXCHYE&CO..LTD. AUCTIONEERS. VALUERS.94 words
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Advertisement261 1940-08-26 5 LAST FEW SCREENINGS, HURRY OP! to-day 3.15 w it a m^ n n a 6.1 1 9.1S p.m Ali H A MJfJKA x^a, 'fIIC if Stl SnMnJumn) and Pit(rtc»T>uif tbeir ARr j^ md-ho<"Fi(hi;ng69th~r<nid right imojSe Torrid A 4 I J^k fIUW. IYmV« f. Mipptr' in 1 roijo. BSfe^A ,^^^flfl |KHBV^^^k261 words
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Advertisement298 1940-08-26 5 POSITIVELY LAST SHOWS TO-DAY ~6715 "V9I15"" THE CRAZY GANG IN "THE NERVO KNOX FROZEN FLANAGAN ALLEN w v M i TC m NAUGHTON GOLD WUUI9 WITH GAINSBOROUGH MOORE MARRIOTT PICTURE OPENING TO-MORROW <Tls 9.15 l» t lin a (jay and futhuui Cm£dyf Bif F" MARGARET LOCKWOOD RENEE HOUSTON tfIyLILLI PALMER298 words
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Advertisement48 1940-08-26 5 Return Engagement! The world famous CHANG AND HIS COMPANY WILL APPEAR SHORTLY THE CAPITOL with ONE PERFORMANCE NIGHTLY at 9.30 NEW DANCE ENSEMBLES! NEW ILLUSIONS! At the 11 cvn 3.15 and 615 SHOWS— UNIVERSAL'! RIOTOUS MUSICAL Comedy 'La CONGA NIGHTS' and 'BRITAIN'S BALLOON BARRAGE' watch tor OPENING DATE!48 words
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Advertisement255 1940-08-26 5 SEASON EXTENDED OWING TO SUCCESS! Everybody Sa.vs it's ANDY HARDY'S BEST! CAPITOL TO-DAT mamm n.l.1 6.1 5— 0.1 r, r A/fPs£ I^l I T i^T^Ra^^ THK NKH HAKUY /SN, Lewis STONE™™ ROONEY :%9 rar) Cecilia PARKER Fay HOLDEN > "*i# ITF I Origin* l Story »nd Sct4»n Pl*y by C»i»255 words
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1270 1940-08-26 6 The Straits Times SINGAPORE, MONDAY, AUG. 26, 1940. (358th Day Of The War.) "IT'S YOUR MONEY WE WANT" Contributions to The War Fund have fallen eft* during the past few ys. That is not surprising, nor are we discouraged by the fact. The War Fund is by no means dead1,270 words
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1352 1940-08-26 6 100,000 Bombs Dropped By R.A.F. On Germany London i Letter j L_By_ Cable j From Our Own Correspondent j London, Aug. 24. TONTRARY to what a great I many people expected, the aerial Blitzkrieg had not up to last night developed on the scale1,352 words
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Article387 1940-08-26 6 FIGURES derived from official sources illustrate the economic weakness of Italy and the extent to which she will become a liability to Germany as soon as her stocks are exhausted. Petroleum. In 1938 Italy imported 2.6 million tons for home consumption from the following sources (figures in387 words
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Advertisement248 1940-08-26 6 f Accurate Reliable Modern ill!. IMI BOOK Off SMALL HOI SES: (The 3rd New Book in a series that has me Rccopnized as the authoritative Guide !'rospcctjve Home Builders. Containing: I'l.iris: i'liutofrraphs: Sp<H ih< ations: Interiors A \<tu:«! Costs of HI Small llousrs < Ir.cludhe famous ••Life Houses; > 4th248 words
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Advertisement71 1940-08-26 6 JWO BOOKS FOR THE PRICE OF ONE: MONEY FOR CREDIT, by C. J. Melrose (Author of The Data of Economics) With an Introduction by Prof. Irving Fisher. Original Price $3.00. THE ROAD TO PLENTY, by William T. Foster and Waddill Catchings Original Prlre $3 50 NOW TWO BOOKS FOR $2.5071 words
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Advertisement46 1940-08-26 6 The Pa; a cots in 1890! A drawing from the drapliic about 1890 by William Rahton. (ilasgow Kttltt, htitt ftketeh by Lieut. -Colonel Robley, of <h^ Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders. It was sen. to The Bulletin (Glasgow) rv.ci ly by < >• ncl G. Mackintosh, late Seaforlh Highlanders.46 words
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568 1940-08-26 7 Two Small Raids On London Last Night SCREAMING BOMBS USED, BUT DAMAGE IS NEGLIGIBLE -Nazi Routed In Heavy Rattle Over Dorset PIGHTY-NINE (German planes were destroyed lj over and round the British coasts yesterday and on Saturday. In the two days of Nazi568 words
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75 1940-08-26 7 London. Aug. 26. AN Air Ministry statement says rt that nearly 300 German planes have been shot down over and round Britain during the last eight clays. The number of Nazi aircraft which have fallen to the RAF. and anti-aircraft fire in the75 words
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Article160 1940-08-26 7 Heroic Father Saves Son In Bombed House London. Aug. 26. QXK of the heroes of the raid on Portsmouth on Saturday tvi who was found bending over g the wreckage of the 'ild-r-re was enly a small audience at the Portsmouth cinema hit during the I butReuter - 160 words
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Article102 1940-08-26 7 London, Aug. 26. 'THE inhabitants of one thickly populated area in London, where a number of fires were started, remain unshaken by the experience and their reaction is one of anger against Hitler rather than of fear. This attitude was typified by the comment of aReuter - 102 words
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Article162 1940-08-26 7 Cairo, Aug. 26. J^ SILKEN Tricolour embroidered by French Sisters of Mercy in Cairo was presented with imposing ceremony yesterday to a newlyformed contingent of French troops. Their nendquarters are on the Suez Canal. The presentation was l.iade by the presli dent of theReuter - 162 words
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68 1940-08-26 7 NVw York. Au^. 25. C founder of the 1 ment for a fede- j nion ol the United .states with the immonwealth has annouivt'd shortwave programmes for adhek nts of the movement in Great Britain fcncl i lie Hr.ti.sh Empire will be rad. day. Thursday andReuter - 68 words
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Article273 1940-08-26 7 Sank Nazi Ship Attacked U-boat London. Aug. 25. blind through the loss of both periscopes, which were damaged by a German ship, the British submarine Sea Lion returned to her base after a patrol in which she sank one store-carrying ship, chased a L*-boat, attacked a convoy andReuter - 273 words
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Article, Illustration33 1940-08-26 7 A near miss on a merchant vessel during a German air attack over the English Channel. Dirinr/ the ensuing air battle. R.A.F. fighters accounted for several dive-bombers.33 words
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Article84 1940-08-26 7 THE 8.8.C. European news service received in Malaya early this morning mentioned that a few hours earlier the 8.8.C. had broadcast the air raid alarms from various points in London to listeners in America and elsewhere. Commentaries of the public reaction to the air raid alarms84 words
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Article220 1940-08-26 7 Dutch Suspect The Nazis Night Explosions In Many Tohiis London, Aug. 26. ACCORDING to Dutch circles here, suspicion is increasing in the Netherlands that the Germans are causing explosions in Dutch towns to make the population believe that the R.A.F. is carrying out wanton bombing attacks. Allegations of R.A.F. bombingsBritish Wireless - 220 words
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Article114 1940-08-26 7 British Shipping Position London, Aug. 26. UP to the middle of August, we had lest just under 1.900,000 gross tons of shipping, said Mr. Ronald Cross, Minister of Shipping, broadcasting last night. This did not include damaged ships which have been repaired. "We should frankly welcome all means of increasingReuter - 114 words
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415 1940-08-26 7 London, Aug. 26. /")NE in every four of the enemy was v shot down In the course of air attacks late yesterday afternoon against British shores, states the Air Ministry news service. About 310 enemy aircraft approached the Dorest coast, and of these 34Reuter - 415 words
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34 1940-08-26 7 London, Aug. 25. THE Rome radio announces that an additional agreement to the one at present in force between Germany and Spain has been signed at Madrid. Keuter.Reuter - 34 words
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572 1940-08-26 7 R.A.F.Carrv Out Two More Boinl>iii£ Attacks On Emplacements London, Aug. 26. THE R.A.F. carried out extensive operations against the enemy in i: ranee, Belgium, Germany, Holland and [taly yesterday and Saturday night. Coastal command' aircraft carried out spotting for British artillery firingReuter - 572 words
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Article199 1940-08-26 7 INDIAN LIBERALS VICEROYS OFFER Time-Limit W an led For Dominion Status Allahabad. Aug. 26. THE Council of the National Liberal Federation of India adop< resolution .suggesting certain clarifications and modifications in the Viceroy's latest ofler In order to evoke a wholehearted response from the people of India in the prosecution199 words
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Advertisement22 1940-08-26 7 acorn" RIPM lEPCFY mPORATED MILK FROM NEW ZEALAND GQEG) ©UQJ 12/at5H PHONE 5376 FIVE LIIES Adit V Singapore Cold Storage Co.. Ltd.22 words
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383 1940-08-26 8 Total Now Only $5,000 Short Of $3i Millions CONTRIBUTION OF $10,000 FROM HAMMER CO. TODAY'S advance in The War Fund total to $3,495,158 is due niainlv to a second generous gift from another local company. At the annual meeting of W. Hammer Co. Ltd.,383 words
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Article52 1940-08-26 8 ENTERTAINMENTS utf other functions arranged in aid of The Wat Fund will be listed in ;hls diary. hut it is a condition of inclusion in the list that the entire proceeds ■.halt li? sh-en to th» I i.nd Wedne.-dav ;md Sept. SI: Centre Intellectual Francois df NalsWS:52 words
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Article156 1940-08-26 8 At The Cinema "lrrnr," < Anna Nciclr, lU> Mil Und. Roland Yount;. AUn 'larsh.il. May Kotnon nillie Burke i. K.K.U.-Radio. Midnfeht premiere M the Alhambra v .aturday. SPLENDID entertainment is provided by this lilm venhn of a popular Brradway stage success. There is some flue156 words
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104 1940-08-26 8 MALACC A is to have a new electric supply system which will replace that of the Malacca Electric Co., Ltd.. licence expires on April 1942. rv.ade by the acting Financial Secretary. Mr. L G. Comer, whaa .1 the approval of a loan ol $1,750,000 ;o ihc104 words
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Article79 1940-08-26 8 TABLE WATERS TAX REPEALED Till: impossibility of checking the ::ianuure or sale of aerated waters in soda rnntetni wits given a* the reason, by >rney General, Mr. N. A. Worley. for repealing the excise tax on aerated waters, which was introduced as a means of raisins ir contribution. tax on79 words
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Article79 1940-08-26 8 THE V Fore i Amendment i BUI taken through all stages under a certificate <if urgency, and pasvd in the 1 uncU this niorrviin Moving the |~KV.-,as<~~ of the Bill, the acting Oaten! Mr. If. a. Worley, said that Mip amrndmriu.; proposed were a necessary79 words
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Article138 1940-08-26 8 sinc;apor* K W I I I > MO II I ninner Uaix-i* (Informal 8 pm. 10 Mlaulght. UIKKUII nitAlKt GfcYLtNC s-.h:ii Kabtwal Rifle oti-l. Double Feature Indian Talkies at 7.3) p.m. '.Xt \t hoi; i ii 9 p. in to Midnight. Andy Hardy Gets Spring K-viT. Sky: Sixty Glorious138 words
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Article86 1940-08-26 8 cts. Transferred from Penang. being 61st instalment of contributions made through the Pinang Gazette and Straits Echo. U.3:i5.91 W. Hammer Co. Ltd.— lnd. contribution. 10. Bukit Katil Rubber Estates Ltd.. .Malacca '.00 Proceeds of admission to the All Star vs. American Association Baseball game at the86 words
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Article500 1940-08-26 8 MR. K. W. Hunter of William Jacks and Co. (Malaya. Ltd., died, after an operation in the General Hospitr.l on Saturday. Son ot Mr. and Mr*. Hunter of Cathcart. Scotland, Mr. Hunter was 38. He leaves a widow and one child. Mr. Hunter arrived500 words
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Article, Illustration18 1940-08-26 8 This picture of a seladang feeding ground in the Malayan National Park is taken from the Pahang report.18 words
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Article855 1940-08-26 8 Opposition To War Funds Bill OPPOSITION to the passing of the Contributions to War Funds Bill through all stages was made by Mr. E. C. H. Charlwood in the i Legislative Council to-day when the acting Attorney-General Mr. N. A. Worley, moved that the Bill be passed.855 words
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Article48 1940-08-26 8 A LOAN of $1,750,000 to the Malacca Muntctpal Commissioners was approved in the Legislative Council this morning. Mored~"by the acting Financial Secretary, Mr. L. G. Corney. the loan is at three per cent. Interest to be repaid In 30 years by annual instalments of $89,283.48 words
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Article94 1940-08-26 8 iFrom Our Own Correspondent 1 Johore Bahru, Aug. 25. LIFTING the hat of s passenger at the railway station yesterday a Customs outdoor officer tound insldo the hat six < hi> of n n-d nrrnmeiu (handu. "I picked up the hat on the road94 words
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Article81 1940-08-26 8 "IT Is the present Intention of Government to continue the exemption, at present granted, to subjects of the Chinese Republic, and Asiatic subject* of the French Republic and the Queen of the Netherlands." said the acting Attorney-General Mr. N. A. Worley, moving the first reading81 words
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Article71 1940-08-26 8 School fees collected in 1939 were $573 more than the sum estimated, the amount received being; $308,579. The education rate received from municipalities and rural boards amounted to $681,194 during the year. Government contribution to the Education Board during 1939 amounted to $832,656. The Board refunded71 words
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Article70 1940-08-26 8 THE protection afforded by the Rent Restric- tlon Ordinance U being extended to squatters In the Colony. A bill amending the ordinance was given its first reading at the Legislative Council meeting to-day. The acting Attorney-General, Mr. N. A. Worley. stated that Government had received Information that owners70 words
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Article265 1940-08-26 8 Unofficials On Public's Duty "IT now behoves the general public to make this loan a resounding success. They have been given an opportunity of displaying their loyalty and compotenoe in the cause cf the Empire." In these words, Mr. F. D. Bissekcr. senior unofficial member of265 words
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Article42 1940-08-26 8 THE Legislative Council has approved the motion by the Inspector-General of Police, Mr. A. H. Dickinson, that a sum, not exceeding $10,000 be disbursed from the Aliens Immigration Fund for the purpose of financing control of Immigration at the frontiers.42 words
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Article482 1940-08-26 8 Empress Place Development /JOVERNMENT has spent $101,« 000 on the acquisition of pro* perty in North Boat Quay with a view to future development of Em* press Place." This information ii contained in a Finance Committed report tabled at tho meeting of ths Legislative Council this morning.482 words
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Article18 1940-08-26 8 THE funeral of Mr. Tan Took See of th| 1 Oversea-Chinese Banking Corpn Ltd! tooic place on Saturday.18 words
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Obituary49 1940-08-26 8 DOMESTIC OCCURRENCE DEATH CLAUSEN.— At the General Hospital. JohOrO, suddenly this morning after a brief lllnessk Mr. H. F. Clausen of Mount Austin Estate* Johore. Funeral will take place at 6 p.m.i to-day at Bidadari. He leaves behind hu wife and a daughter In Denmark to mounj his loss. .<*49 words
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Advertisement68 1940-08-26 8 OHIO H 1940 I I CHEVROLET Because It has improved springing and a roomy body providing maximum comfort. It has vacuum power gear shift which gives ease of control. Chevrolet's proved 29 H.P. engine gives ample power with maximum economy. It has a genuine Fisher body and perfected j hydraulic68 words
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Article160 1940-08-26 9 Building Plan To Be Postponed Tiii: Garrison Golf Clab, Singapore, haj offered the Imperial nent SKUMtft free of ititcresl towards thr prosecution of tbo r taken a', a I l general meeting yesterday which the General Oiiiccr Com-[a]or-GeneraJ L. •it ni the Club, preThe n :.-irt160 words
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796 1940-08-26 9 $25 Million Will Buy 150 Of Fastest Bombers >■ 'PRODUCING the War Loan Hill in the Legislative Coun--1 cil to-day, Mr. L. C. Corney, the acting Financial Secretary, said that the $25,000,000 it was proposed to raise would buy 150 of the fastest bombers796 words
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Article31 1940-08-26 9 London, Aug. 25. Till latest Air Ministry casualty list gives as missing Flightlieutenant It. V. Jefl and FlyingOfficer B. W. J. Darcy-Irvine, both horn in Kuala Lumpur. Reuter.Reuter - 31 words
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Article144 1940-08-26 9 DLAN3 have been formulated for a r $150,000 Chinese school at Cameron Highlands. A campaign to raise this sum has already been launched. Although primarily intended for Malayan Chinese, the school will also jbe open to Chinese trom neighbouring countries The idea o: providing educational144 words
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Article53 1940-08-26 9 The Secretary for Chinese Affairs will hold the annual examinations under the Scheme for Interpreters (Chinese i in the beginning of December. Interpreters presenting themselves for examination will be advised later as to thr end date and place of examination, but success in examination will have effect from53 words
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331 1940-08-26 9 THE Women's section of he Malaya Patriotic 1 Fund cWool Fund) has greatly expanded Its work of sending comforts and other articles to the troops. They have now undertaken to supply the forces in the Middle East in addition to their regular supplies to331 words
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Article95 1940-08-26 9 A MAN who Is flying almost 6.000 miles to Join the Australian Air Force arrived In Singapore yesterday. He Is Mr. H. Vincent Harris, who for i the last 15 months has been a pilot In i the service of the Anglo-Persian Oil, Company95 words
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Article49 1940-08-26 9 From Our Own Crresp:ndcn:, Kuala Lumpur, Aug. 25. AFIRE which destroyed a smokehouse on Tuan Mcc estate at Batang Berjuntal last night, is believpd to have caused damage amounting to about $20,000. All rubber storked in the building was destroyed. The Batang Berjuntai pnlicr. «m summoned49 words
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Article26 1940-08-26 9 FUimiEll additions to the ust of fnnny firms were published under th<» TtwUng With The Enemy Ordinance in the 3.5. Gfvernmer.t Gazr'te on Saturday.26 words
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Article50 1940-08-26 9 Mr. H. A. Watson, superintendent of the construction Of M. W. KellogK and Co.'s oil refiner}' tf Haifa, has arrived In Singapore together v.ith f.ve other members ol the construction party. They ure the last of the 300 employees to leave Haifa on thrir way back to thi United State*50 words
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546 1940-08-26 9 Four Free Days Per Mouth At Full Salary IWEW Netherlands Indies Planters Regulations have jusl been issued by the N.I. Government which give m induction of the regulated conditions under which men charged with expert management or supervision are engaged. They olTer an interesting comparl-546 words
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Article28 1940-08-26 9 Hony Kont, Aug. 25. MFowlt-r. :i member of the Hong Kong volunteer air arm, was killed last night when crashed while returning from patrol.- Reuter.Reuter - 28 words
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Article, Illustration51 1940-08-26 9 The Officer Administering Ihe Government, Mr. S. W. Jones, paid a surprise risit when the Kanaang Kerbau division of air raid icardens gave a display at the New World arena. He is seen here inspecting the wardens. Later he thanked them for their public spiritedncss in undertaking this import ant51 words
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Article17 1940-08-26 9 The Officer Admin i-stering thp Government has appointed Muhainmnd Idris Ghouhary I > V laithi for £tngap< rr.17 words
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Advertisement92 1940-08-26 9 OwoaoMS <>; its mellow inaturit\. ffi \sC&i-^^4iF\ ••as h 'lf h medicinal value. It ti ig iv ti far better Quality than $1 "ther Kmpire brandies, and you Tj i^f Nlmuld always keep a b-jttK* in L^' l i, i house, ajrainst sioUnew and Illlllliilllllipil^^ five your family and guests92 words
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Advertisement87 1940-08-26 9 VOGUE PATTERNS Latest Fashion Patterns are now available You are invited V*^l to inspect ou r .A'// lar c Range )sm&fyi~Ti. neVt P ilttcrns u^/ V°* UIX jft^flr^^ acknowledged //ri K leaders of the J Eashton world. y /i You c;innot do /I better thi follow their l\\ vecuv lead87 words
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Miscellaneous254 1940-08-26 9 Broadcasting TODAY SINGAPORE '.HI 1.33 «< •> '.Ibta /III 1 i mcs l-i.'Jtim. l.li p.m. Light Music 1.30 p.m. Wurniiig to mariners, programme summary, ii.i'1-day tin, copra and rubber prices; 1 35 p.m. News; 1.50 p.m. Interval; 5.00 p.m. I.iku Melayu Jatlt; 5.30 pjn. Tamil music; 6 CO p.m. Cantonese254 words
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344 1940-08-26 10 Railway Line With Tientsin Cut And Trains Held Up Peiping, Aug. 25. COLLOWING the Japanese admission of recent activities of the 8th route (Red) army, it is now authoritatively learned that the countryside around Peiping has been considerably disturbed. None of the eastern gatesReuter - 344 words
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Article40 1940-08-26 10 "A JAPANESE EXCUSE FOR INVASION Chungking, Aug. 25. THE Chinese interpret recent rumours of Chinese troops crossing the Indo-China border as deliberate Japanese propaganda for the purpose of building up an excuse for an eventual Japanese invasion of Indo-C'bina. Reuter.Reuter - 40 words
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Article241 1940-08-26 10 R.A.F. Attacks On The Continent London, Aug. 25. AN Air Ministry communique states that R.A.F. bombers carried out daylight operations on aerodromes and other objectives in north-west France, the Low Countries and Germany on Friday. At night oil refineries in the Ruhr and supply depots in241 words
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Article45 1940-08-26 10 Italian Warships Off Crete? Athens, Aug. 25. GREEK circles say that they have no knowledge of a report that Italian warships are reported cruising off Crete, and British circles add that they have no indication at present that Italian warships are in that neighbourhood. Reuter.Reuter - 45 words
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224 1940-08-26 10 London, Aug. 25. MANY survivors ol the Arandora Star, themselves going to Canada, owe theii lives to the si>eed with which the Canadian destroyer St. Laurent raced to the scene. The Arandora Star, taking German nnd Italian internees to Canada, was torpedoed by a U-boatReuter; British Wireless - 224 words
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74 1940-08-26 10 London, Aug. 25. ALTST of 40 officers and airmen of the R.A.F. previously missing and now safe, is given in an Air Ministry casualty list contalninr 292 rames. Although 20 officers and airmen are listed killed in action, 44 previously missing, are now stated toReuter - 74 words
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Article404 1940-08-26 10 Cairo, Aug. 25. LAST night's Cairo communique stated: "An enemy working party about 100 strong was observed in the Fort Capuzzo area and was attacked by a small patrol. "A detached portion was surprised and rushed with cayonets. len were certainly killed, and probably tenReuter - 404 words
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Article213 1940-08-26 10 Government Comment On Congress Move Simla, AU'4. 25. «|\RILLING of a military nature and mJ the wearing of uniforms resembling military or official uniforms are no longer lawful activities reiterates a Government of India communique, commenting on a resolution passed yesterday by the Congress Working CommittsoReuter - 213 words
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Article36 1940-08-26 10 VHE War Savings campaign in Great I Eritaln last week rose to nearly £7,ooo.ooo. Since it op?ned. £140.000.00); has been raised Irom savings certifleo.tes and £143,000 by the sale of defence bonds.— Reuter.Reuter - 36 words
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Article28 1940-08-26 10 Buenos Aires, A 1 25. THE Argentine Congress yesterday refused to accept the resignation of the president of the Republic, Dr. Ortiz, by 179 votes to one.— Reuter.Reuter - 28 words
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Advertisement229 1940-08-26 10 1/n ni\\\\ Robinson's Lemon, Lime lf£Ll3_[_\yv\ or Orange Barley Water is /|ffQ-j r\\U the ideal thirst-quencher J— --1 or tne Tropics. There's no rjTT— —^!y* drink so safe for young or Robinsons old alike safe because ■iLJwbfl s ma(^ e from Robinson's BywlJjJ^ "Patent" Hurley, famous S^ffX&^^H f° r more229 words
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Advertisement207 1940-08-26 10 Qlostbra. r first impressions are mv portant. A few unruly hair» can ruin the most carefully drejsed coiffure. Glostora conquers unruly hair keeps every strand in place adds sparkling lustr# ♦o you r hn<r FOR LUSTROUS HAIR A EUGENE Permanent WaTint Hair-reronditioninK MAISON PERM 1 Ladies Hilrdrrssri-, 79. Stamrord Road.207 words
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Article37 1940-08-26 11 SOCCER First division. Police r%. ArfjlJs. stadium: Gordons ts. R.A.F., Chanici; second division (a), R.A.M.C. vs. R.A.F. <Tcn*ah), Tanriin; second division (b), Y.M. .C.A. vs. Customs, V.M.C.A.; R.A.F. (H.Q.) vs. rort Canning, Farrer rark.37 words
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Article191 1940-08-26 11 Yesterday's Cricket At Balestier PH i r>l«m Sporis rlub beat a Scratch tram by ~>Z runs in a r.iiin- of rri«ket played at Balestier rday. ng first the Oyloncse ran up 121 runs for six wickets and declared. Thurausingham, 31, Dr. Balasingham. 23. and S. Kuiasingham.191 words
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Article79 1940-08-26 11 AT the annual general meeting of ts, held recently. the following were elected officera ior the ensuing year. r resident. N. Hay; vice-president. G. O'Hara: members. IV. Rogers and Mayo Pereira. B. Armstrong and N. Armstrong, as honorary secretary and honorary treasurer respectively. The hockey captain and vice-cap-tain79 words
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Article44 1940-08-26 11 SATURDAY'S results in the Bcottuh lea?u« were: Airdrieonians 6 Du:roarton .1 Celtic 2 Hearts 1 Falklrk 3 Cl- des 2 Hibernian 2 Morton 1 Motherwell 2 Hangers 3 Patrick 1 lon 0 Third. Lanark. .'J Hamilton 4 ren 2 Queen's Park 144 words
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Article42 1940-08-26 11 A MEETING Of the Malayan Rugby Union Society of Referees pore Branch) will be held in the S.C.C. at 7 p.m. on Friday. Sept. 6. All who wish to referee during the coming ragby KMOn are invited to attoiic 142 words
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Article, Illustration36 1940-08-26 11 Mann gets his head to the ball first. An incident in the first division Kime .it the s adiuin on Saturday when the Chinese and the Gunners (Mfc Hevy. Rest.) drew two -all.— Straits Times picture.36 words
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700 1940-08-26 11 Women Competitors Provide Interesting Matches A START was made in the women's junior singles and veterans' singles of the Singapore junior badminton championships at the C.U. Hall over the week-end. Several interesting contests were seen in the former event, but easy wins resulted in the700 words
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Article130 1940-08-26 11 QATIKDAY'S race results at Tai- ping in brief were Race 1. Fast Lynne $10 and $7. Bay Rose $8 Race 2. Faith 549 and Sl4 Danse Dv Ventre S9 Race 3. New World 532 and $9 Pay Out $9 Velocity $14 Race 4. Judith Anton 533130 words
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Article127 1940-08-26 11 London, Aug. 25. WHILE their comrades battled in the sky, a Royal Air Force representative cricket side, including seven county players, were beating a strong British Empire team at Millbill by nine ivn and helping to raise funds for the Red Cross yesterday. The scoresReuter - 127 words
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Article61 1940-08-26 11 THE following have been selected to represent the V.M.C.A. in a league soccer match against the Customs at 5.10 p.m. to-day at the Anson Road ground. T. Morrison, M. Swyny, V. N. Pillay, F. Hutchlnson. G. L. Day, G. Gill. S. Orton, K. Goldsmith, Tan Mok Seng, J.61 words
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Article53 1940-08-26 11 THE women's bogey competition of the 1 Garrison Golf Club resulted in a tie between Mrs. J F. Elliot and Mrs. H. W. R. Williams with a score of one down Mrs. Elliot was declared winner on the best score over the first 6 holes, her score53 words
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173 1940-08-26 11 II7HEN the Singapore Tuxf Club's Autumn (Gold Cup) Meeting starts on Saturday, racing enthusiasts will welcome a new Jockey to Malaya in the person of Mr. F. J. Flannery. Mr. Flannery, who v:as a well-known rider in Victoria, New South Wales,: and S->uth173 words
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Article275 1940-08-26 11 Strathmore Bowrain Good SLOW WORK AT BUKIT TIMAH PUS morning was a slow work day il Bukit Timah when horses from local stables were seen on j the second track. The best efforts came from Strathmore and Bowrain, both of whom are trained by Phil Logue. Strathmort' did a steady275 words
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280 1940-08-26 11 (From Our Own Correspondent) Ipoh, Aug. 23. GETTING up a terrific pace from 3 the beginning to the end of the game, the Customs defeated the Ipoh Corinthians by the odd goal in three in the final of the Ipoh and District Football League played280 words
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Article21 1940-08-26 11 THE Mala'T.n Police are playing the Army at cricket at the depot next Saturday and Sunday.21 words
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Article87 1940-08-26 11 (From Our Own Co; respondent) Kuala Lumpur, Aug. 25. THE Sclangor Indians overcame their first obstacle in the Stonor Shield cricket competition when they beat the Selangor Club by five wickets in an one innings game on the padang to-day. Scores were: SELANGOR CLUB: 98 (R. B.87 words
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Advertisement25 1940-08-26 11 The Fifth Column Fools rush in where angels fear to tread. rj jnt STOP PRESS "Talk Aboat H«er Instead" Advt. of TIGER p E SEER25 words
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Advertisement338 1940-08-26 11 -Weak Eyes? Be Wise Ezekielise' Concn»»Qaalifled Ophthalmic Optieuas The only Singapero Address 9. Raffles Place Silvikrin BRILLIANTINE BEAUTIFIES HAIR KEEPS SCALP HEALTHY When you use SILVIKRIN BRILLIANTINE, you keep your hair nicely "set" and bring out the natural beauty of your hair: It becomes glossy and |lori<Mtil alive." In addition,338 words
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483 1940-08-26 12 The Air Ministry news service states that in the two big mass raids on the London area on Saturday, the enemy used at least 300 bombers and escorting fighters. Simultaneously, they sent across the Channel 500 more bombers and protecting fighters to raid483 words
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271 1940-08-26 12 Storj Of Troop Moves Order For Further Mobilization Budapest, Aug. 25. AN authoritative statemeal with regard to the Turnu- Several negotiations on the Hungarian claim to Transylvania M ji 'There is only one set of proposals the Hungarian. The Rumanian* wanted, instead of makingReuter - 271 words
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Article141 1940-08-26 12 Britain Stands By Her (Guarantee To Athens London, Aug. 25. .1 by the campaign in the Italian Press and wireless in-controlled Press in Albania. which has been taken the world over as foreshadowing or reflecting Itaiian demands upon Greece, continues to claim the attention of diplomatic141 words
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Article37 1940-08-26 12 London, Aug. 25. •T*HE Admiralty states that th-3 trawler Arctic Trapper, when attacked by enemy aircralt yesterday; afternoon, shot down two bombers into| the sea and probably damaged two others.— Reuter. IReuter - 37 words
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892 1940-08-26 12 ATTACKS ON PORTSMOUTH ALSO UNSUCCESSFUL London, Aug. 26. MOT a single point that could have affected the war effort of London was damaged in Saturday night's mass air raids, which were followed up yesterday morning, though on a small scale. Although several fires, some892 words
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Article1081 1940-08-26 12 German Eyes On Greenland Stockholm, Auk. 25. IT is generally expected here that the Germans will attempt some action against the east coast of Greenland during the short time that access is possible. After September, ice precludes approach to Greenland from the sea, while huts in the settlement are buried1,081 words
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Article147 1940-08-26 12 Washington, Aug. 25. THE Bermuda air base is to be made: available to the United States, it was announced at a special session of the Bermuda House of Assembly yesterday. The Secretary of State for Colonies, replying to a memorial by the speaker of theReuter - 147 words
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Advertisement62 1940-08-26 12 (s/J\TOmwtiiabi[ S)o@oElp A I N T S THE PAINT THAT STANDS UP GAYS IMPENETRABLE D.Q.D' is an ideal synthetic base enamel produced under the most exacting factory conditions to stand up to extremes of climate Manufactured byt R. GAY ft CO.. associated with R. INGHAM CLARK ft CO., makers of62 words
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