The Straits Times, 16 September 1940
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Title Section39 1940-09-16 1 FINAL EDTN. The Straits Times [ESTABLISHED NEARLY A CENTURY I MALAYA'S LEADING NEWSPAPER— LARGEST NET SALES 12 PAGES SINGAPORE, MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 1940, PRICE 5 CENTS The Straits Times 12 PAGES SINGAPORE, MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 1940 PRICE 5 CENTS:39 words
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Advertisement12 1940-09-16 1 ELSIE MARY SINGAPORE an« KUALA LUMPUR DRESSES tor all OCCASIONS DRESSMAKING MILLINERY.12 words
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Advertisement621 1940-09-16 2 j@Die Straits Wanes SMALL APS? Minimum charge $1 for adv* not exceeding t Une* Mare than foot lines 25 cents per line (Stx words) Box No. 25 cents extra. DOMESTIC OCtUKKENCES B1KTH8, MARRIAGES. DEATHS, ACKNOWLEDGMENTS. ANNOUNCEMENTS F.P.C. CARDS are charted 13 each per Insertion per Inch. Over I Inch, 25621 words
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Advertisement654 1940-09-16 2 FO R__SALE_^ SHELVADOK Refrigerate* Phone 3SSS. TUBA ROOT about 10,000 lbs. offers to Box No. 735, Straits Times. PRISMATIC BINOCULARS: Bx3o and 6x30. M. Ezeklel .felons, 9, Raffles Place. Tel. 3949. DRESS-MAKING Establishment. "EVA." 344, Tan Jong Katong Roaa, complete with all furniture, fittings, sewing macliincs etc. Apolv on premises.654 words
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Advertisement736 1940-09-16 2 PUBLIC NOTICES NOTICE. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Mr. CHEW LAI WEI has left our service as from the 10th day of September, 1940 and that hereafter he has no authority whatsoever to transact any business for and /or on our behalf. QUEENS CINEMA COMPANY. Dated this 14th day of736 words
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Advertisement282 1940-09-16 2 BUSINESS CARDS ETO lU _^'_-E___2 I MASSAGE HALL if ATCAII nr<nif MANICURE AND MASSAGE l m*»WU JTI-lllfll Mr HARU and Miss HANA. European Ladies airdresser,. ATERLOO STREET. 79, Stamford Road. Phone 4Slt. 1 Telephone 7467. TENDERS SINGAPORE MUNICIPALITY. TENDERS are Invited for thf following:— i (a) Supply of Fuel tor282 words
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Advertisement723 1940-09-16 3 SHIPPING ANNOUNCEMENTS P. 0. BRITISH INDIA fJKffiBWTTR AND APCAR LIME. »m^rr^r» GENERAL PASSENGER AGENTS «AH PASSENOFR AND CARGO SERVICF pp Q R CUNARD WHITE STAR Th« best possible services are being maintained by the to san feancisco P O S N Coy from the Hn n» kmk, k»dc yokoh»m». H»n*i723 words
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Advertisement549 1940-09-16 3 MANSFIELD CO., LTD. BLUE FUNNEL LINE Frequent Sailings to United Kingdom. Dates are nc4 guaranteed all cargo bookings subject to Conference War clauses. WESTERN AUSTRALIA THE SHORTEST SEA ROUTE AT THE CHEAPEST FARE Regular Services to Fremantle [Perth] via Java by first class passenger ships. Single fare $192 (A £28)549 words
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Advertisement360 1940-09-16 3 I ~jT TLL fM d Wgf, gtU I ■JLr^JBK^VtA 1 flat W I ro-NiGHi DINNER DANCE (Informal) 8 p.m. to mUln'ght CABARET ATTRACTION MIMI JOSE POPULAR MEXICAN DANCERS OF INTERNATIONAL V Dinner $3.00 Non-diners $1.00 RAFFLES ORCHESTRA directed by DAN HOPKINS SEA VIEW J| HOTEL TUESDAY «c WEDNESDAY |_ROMAINT£CnNIGHTS DINNER360 words
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1304 1940-09-16 4 SATURDAY. SEPT. 14. 1940: 1 P.M. MIMING Bayers Sellers tmpat Tin (4s) 3s 3d 3s 9d \ustral Amal (5s) 5s 3d 5s 9d x.d. Mistral Malay 33s 6d U5s 6d Iyer Hltam (6s) ltt» V» Iyer Weng ($1) .80 .85 Bangrln Tin 10., 3d 17s1,304 words
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Article513 1940-09-16 4 Quiet Opening But Prices Maintained By Our Financial Correspondent Singapore, Sept. 16. TTHE local share markets open the week very quietly and there was little Inquiry by either buyers or sellers at the start of business this morning. Generally the market maintains a steady tone m all513 words
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Article120 1940-09-16 4 Sirigapore. Sept. 16, noon. Buyers Sellers Gambler I 7.75 Hamburg Cube 513.00 Java Cube ***** White Muntok $12.00 White $11.50 Black 6.50 Covra Mixed $2.05 Sun Dried $2.30 Saoo Flour No 1 Llngga $3.50 Fair $2.75 Sarawak $2.70 lelotono Palembang $19.00 Banja $18.00 Sarawak $19.00 Jamoca Small120 words
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Article176 1940-09-16 4 The following are the exchange rates this moming according to the daily circular lssueJ by the Hongkong and Shanjhal Bankln' Corporation:— SELLING t/>udon T.T. 2/4 1/18 Lordon demand 2/4 1/16 Lyons demand Switzerland demand 236 Hamburg demand New York demand 46 1516 Montreal demand 51 !1/16 Batavia demand 88176 words
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Article81 1940-09-16 4 Monday, Sept. 16, noon. Bayer* Sellen rrtees ™rle« N*. IX M.S.S. (Spot loosei 37% 37% No. IX E.S.S. f.a.J. In emat* Sept. 38 38 s G.F.A.Q. B.S.S. fob. In bales Sept. 3*U MM K.A.Q. R.S.S. t.o.b. m bales Sept. 36U 36? i FUTCKE QCOTATIONS No.81 words
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Article290 1940-09-16 4 Issued by the Malayan Sharebrokers' Association. Singapore, Sept. 14. Book* rota] toi Company Dividend Close Date fix uiv Ortanclaj re*. TOi Parable cut* to dau Austral Amal 3d Sept 14 Sept. 2T Sept. IS 10' Burma Malay Is. No. 34 Sept. 23 Sept. 30 Sept. 24290 words
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Advertisement274 1940-09-16 4 IQKIITI FOB STKAIIB StTTLEMENTS ANO iftvb* K.MS llß^Bti Boustead&Co W W I.IMITIl) JT Una Id FJLS.I Folding fya^ >V Spectacles Take up do more room In Mm <ral(tco«t pocket than a watch or powder box m 8 Lady's hand bag. Ideal for dress wear, cards, social functions and at ail274 words
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Advertisement187 1940-09-16 4 THE MOTHER'S WATCHWORD "AGNESIA" FOR BABY AGNESIA Antiseptic Dusting POWDER is unequalled as a Nursery Powder, Obtainable Everywhere Product of: GRAFTON LABORATORIES LTD. Singapore Kuala Lumpur Penang, »Lt WATCH OC*'.E> J \"*"*V jfy/ttli^ilW ARE f 'HEAP m first cost as well as m the long run f LNAFFECTED BY DAMP187 words
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Miscellaneous55 1940-09-16 4 TIDE TABLES SINGAPORE ro-day i W. 10.52 ajn. 8.9 ft.; 10.48 pjn. 9.5 ft. U. W. 4.44 a.m. 1.8 ft.; 4.47 p.m. 2.8 ft. To-morrow I. W. 1114 a.m. 9 ft. M22 pjn. 9.0 ft. W. 5.09 a.m. 1.9 It.; 5.16 p.m. 2.4 ft. September Sunrise Sunset a.m. p.m. 1655 words
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Advertisement250 1940-09-16 5 HUli R V UP LAST FEW SHOWS |r a ambra i Wiiren to, m. mm by A IC^ AA T A D C V 6«na and Som u ,tSp««ock f\ LbU ffl CLA X t I PRODUCTION ALSO PATHE GAZETTE" ALHAMBRA »ff NEXT CHANGE t(l A We sincerely nope you250 words
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Advertisement257 1940-09-16 5 2 SHOWS ONLY\ 315 9.15 TO-DAY AT THE CAPITOL DON'T MISS THIS! NO 6.15 PERFORMANCE owing to the t WOOL FUND Charity Show of Columbia's "YOU CANT TAKE IT WITH YOU" ERNST LUBITSCH DOES IT AGAIN! He made you laugh with GARBO Now you'll Laugh again at the Human, loving257 words
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Article1077 1940-09-16 6 The Straits Times SINGAPORE, MONDAY, SEPT. 16, 1940. (379th Day Of The War.) WHEN AMERICA WAS AFRAID While British forces were making their miraculous escape from Dunkirk and it was becoming increasingly clear that the French were determined to give up the struggle, whatever terms Germanj and Italy might offer,1,077 words
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108 1940-09-16 6 London, Sept. IS. THE confidence which the Egyptian Govern1 ment clearly places m the British Navy has enabled the Mecca pilgrimage. In which the faithful have to cross the Red Sea between Suez and Jcdda, to continue to be made. The Egyptian PremierBritish Wireless - 108 words
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Article594 1940-09-16 6 London Letter By Cable This new A.A. barrage is believed to consist of a hundred shells per minute and it has tremendously strengthened the A.A. batteries. It is invariably maintained during the whole tims that enemy raiders are overhead. Most of the managements of hotels and service flats serve tea594 words
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Letter187 1940-09-16 6 To the Editor of the Siraits Times Sir,— During the last war to end wars, from 1914 to 1918, there existed a blockade and an Interdiction to trade with the enemy, Just as iv>w. We had very few rules and regulations restraining trade, yet I have been187 words
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Letter337 1940-09-16 6 Registration May Harm Small Dealers To the Editor of the Straits T;m««, Sir.— That was a mest sr::slb> ,begestion contained m Mr. Lim Tii.;>n Hock's lett?r. Net cn!y would plify matters m regard to the registration of rice-eaten, but II give some of us the opportunity d making337 words
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Letter200 1940-09-16 6 Object To Being Used For "Odds And Ends' To the Edito of the Slrr.its linns Sir.— l certainly disagree with your correspondent L)m Thian Hock regarding :h? distribution of ric? eardi Although we AR P. workers are proud of our slogan. "Always Heady and Prepared." and our motr<200 words
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Letter236 1940-09-16 6 More Condemnation Of "Cheap Bravado" To the Kditor of l!ie Straits li.nes Sir,— When I wrote expressing distaste for Mr. v. Gardiner's sin that "we show our contempt safe distance-" b; buying ti tickets m a Luftwaffe Pool" I bad no idea thr.t n:y little letter coi236 words
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Advertisement184 1940-09-16 6 Btaybrite stainless steel, Air ■waterproof. unbreakable Jii±T% glass, adjustable wristlet "r Jus; Out! HOW TO MAKE PEOPLE LIKE 1 Why We Don't Like People! by Doiuld A. Laird. This book presents the Important factors necessary to build personality and character, with charts and tests to aid tn correction of traits184 words
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Advertisement10 1940-09-16 6 EHBBEI3S M 17 JOHN DUKE Manufacturing Optician. 21, BATTERY ROAD.10 words
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599 1940-09-16 7 R.A.F. 's Bag Only Just Behind Rec ord Figure FIGHTERS AND BARRAGE SMASH UP FORMATIONS Germans Turned Away By Full Fury Of Defences 'THE Air Ministry announces that reports up to 10 p.m. yesterday show that 175 German planes have beeii shot down.Reuter; British Wireless - 599 words
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Article, Illustration34 1940-09-16 7 The King working a gauge test for himself during a visit to a Ministry of Labour Training Centre where men are being trained for icork m arms factories.34 words
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241 1940-09-16 7 R.A.F. Meeting Full Strength Of Nazi Air Force GOERING REFORMS HIS SQUADRONS London, Sept. 15. A "SWINGING" form of attack by the German air force has i» come apparent as the second week of the Battle of London got under way, says Reuter's air correspondent. This variation of air strategy,Reuter - 241 words
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65 1940-09-16 7 Budapest. Sept. 16 A SEMI-OFFICIAL statement states that it is evident that the :ri -is| between Hungary ard Rumania continues. It accuses Rumania of working ogabut the 700.000 Hungarians still m Rumanian territory. It further charges that before Hungarian troops entered the territory cededReuter - 65 words
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37 1940-09-16 7 Sydney, Sept. 15. A PUBLIC msetlng ;s being held here to-morrow to inaugurate a fund for the assistance of British air raid victims. It is hoped to raise £250,000. H"ut°r.37 words
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250 1940-09-16 7 GANDHI AGAIN LEADER New Congress Policy On War Bombay, Sept. 15. THE Congress Working Committee to-day adopted a resolution withdrawing the conditional offei of the All-India National Congress to co-operate with Britain in the prosecution of the war. Mahatma Gandhi, who disagreed with the Congress offer, is invited to resumeReuter - 250 words
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315 1940-09-16 7 Bomb Near Saint Paul's Removed PICKED MEN WORK FOR THREE DAYS London, Sept. 16. pOR the past three days a bomb disposal section has been struggling to remove a bomb of the biggest size ever dropped on London, which fell m Dean's Yard, close to the west end of St.British Wireless - 315 words
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Article, Illustration25 1940-09-16 7 The Polish Air O\ief, Gen. Zajag, taking the salute at the march past of Polish Air Force personnel at an R.A.F. station.25 words
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Article207 1940-09-16 7 Polish Bombers In Big Raid London, Sept. IS. THE Commander-in-Chief of the Bomber Command, Air Marshal Sir C. P A. Portal, to-day sent the following message to the Officer Commanding the bomber station of the Polish squadrons which took part in last night's raid on Boulogne: "Hearty congratulations to yourBritish Wireless - 207 words
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95 1940-09-16 7 Yokohama. Sept. 16 FL Canadian Pacific liner Empress of Asia sailed for Vancouver following repairs to the damage caused by a small dummy bomb dropped by a. Japanese naval plane off the entrance to Tckio Bay on Saturday. The plam?. engaged in bombing manoeuvres,Reuter - 95 words
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Article66 1940-09-16 7 Berlin, Sept. 15. A CONVOY of ten French merchant ihips. with demobilized soldiers aboard, ran into a minefield m the Mediterranean en route tj Marseilles from mrth Africa, says an official German news agency dispatch from Geneva. It lo announced from Vichy, adds the agency,Reuter - 66 words
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38 1940-09-16 7 London, Sept. 16. BRITISH civil aircraft are now flying almost as many miles as m peacetime. British Oversea Airways is still the only air mall m the world to serve five continents.— Reuter.Reuter - 38 words
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Article28 1940-09-16 7 Tstar.bul, Sept !<;. THE German trade agreement with Tur;-.".' is rot likely to operate. The Efrcrment involves a sum of abort r .OCO —Reuter.Reuter - 28 words
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315 1940-09-16 7 London, Sept. 16. ACCORDING to some German sources, the great German invasion of Britain is due to start today. News from Scandinavia and Berlin certainly confirms the intensity of Germany's preparations for her supreme military adventure. Indicative of the preparations is a report315 words
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514 1940-09-16 7 R. A. F. BOMBERS POUNDING DOCKS COMMUNICATIONS London, Sept. 15. 1 ARGE formations of the Koyal Air Force ranged last night over Germany, France, Belgium and Holland systematically seeking; out and breaking up the German High Com* mand's invasion machine, states the Air MinistryReuter - 514 words
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Article128 1940-09-16 7 Ca'rJ. Sepl. 16. THE pcnstra.ian cf th? Kali, n forces into the desert area <m the Egyptian frontier evacuated by the British continues, states a Briii'h comniunique. Camps are being constructed m the neighbourhood of Birnuh, seven miles south of S Jllum. The enemy has already exposedReuter - 128 words
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Article34 1940-09-16 7 London, Sep:. 16. npHE Czecho-Slov.uk pilots incorporat1 ed In the Royal Air Force have already brought down 24 German planes, while losing only one of their own. Reuter.Reuter - 34 words
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Advertisement111 1940-09-16 7 w? nil Wa j j^^J Bhl Rl for ov«r Wg mClrC' Mix mckep T W»s^ e>>selCCted j^ Soak for four hour, m coM he specie <= urtl w tCT and then completely cover rocess *M»h ~ith thick p.stry o» Joduces O» e fl°ur »»<1 WBter S£» <ptoett^ P h e111 words
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540 1940-09-16 8 Messrs Fraser Neave Contribute $30,000 DONATION OF $10,000 ALSO SENT TO PATRIOTIC FUND PASER and Neave, Ltd., are largely responsible for today's advance m The War Fund total from $3,667,033 to nearly $3,700,000 ($3,699,760 to be precise, an increase of $32,727). This local company540 words
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Article264 1940-09-16 8 A FURTHER offer for the Number One" war savings certificates have been received to-day from a Johore reader. He offers $400 for all three first certicates of $15. $75 and $150 denominations. $325 for the two certificates of $75 and $150. $125 for the $75264 words
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92 1940-09-16 8 MR. T. M. HUANG IN JOHORE CAR ACCIDENT MR r. Si H'.ians, former Chinese Consul-General m Paris who is m Singapore on his way back to China, was involved m a motor accident while driving m Johore on Saturday night. He was accompanied by his wife ana a friend but92 words
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62 1940-09-16 8 IT is stated that the Waterfall Gardens' Penang. which has been closed for some considerable time now. due to the malarii mosquitoes which, it is believed, have been breeding there, has now been declared safe from the malaria-carrying mosquitoes and Is now open to62 words
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Article71 1940-09-16 8 "POOTLIGHTS Parade," the show staged at the Victoria Theatre, by the Combined Services, has been such a success with two full houses on Friday, and Saturday that it will be repeated o.i Thursday. Sept. 26, and Saturday, Sept. 28. It Is In aid of the71 words
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Article169 1940-09-16 8 AMUSE M EN T S SINGAPORE KAFFLES HOTEL Dinner Dance (Informal I 8 p.m. to Midnight. GARRICK THEATRE. GETLANG Chinese Jungle King Real Love —Double Feature Cantonese Talkies at 7.45 p.m. GREAT WORLD Cabaret: 7.30 to 9 9 p.m. to Midnight. Globe: An Englishman's Home. Sky: The Cat the Canary.169 words
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349 1940-09-16 8 THAILAND AND INDO-CHINA Seeks Return Of Former Territory (From Our Own Correspondent.) Bangkok, Sept. 15. THE Premier, Luang Bipul Songgram, has announced that the Thai Government is negotiating for the restoration of territory ceded to Indo-China and formerly belonging to Thailand. He is particularly urging the readjustment of the frontier349 words
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205 1940-09-16 8 S.H.B. WORKERS' TRAINING Course In Lewis Gun Rifle pLAD m boiler suits, 50 European members of the staff of the Singapore Harbour Board have completed a course m the use of the Lewis gun, rifle and bayonet and the revolver. The courses were arranged and taken by instructors of the205 words
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Article31 1940-09-16 8 Mr. H. M. J. Fein, the Netherlands Consul-General at Singapore, who has been m Batavia for a short while, returned to Singapore yesterday with his wife.31 words
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300 1940-09-16 8 Malayan Nature Society Publishes New Journal U7ITH the publication of the Malayan Nature Journal, the Malayan Nature Society, comes into being. It has been formed so that amateur naturalists and observers of natural life can get together and exchange notes, arrange lectures and organize field exhibitions for nature study. The300 words
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Article, Illustration59 1940-09-16 8 The mere sight on the horizon of a British destroyer is enough to send a "icop" sub' scuttling under the surface or making for harbour. That is why our eyes have to be skinned ever to see th^se "hit and run merchants." This picture shows the59 words
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Article246 1940-09-16 8 LIONG KONG is almost surrounded by Japanese armed forces, who will attack if Britain suffers a reverse m Europe. This is the view of American newspapermen who recently visited Malaya. One of these newspapermen. Harold Callender. In a despatch to the New York246 words
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Article19 1940-09-16 8 MALAYA Patriotic Fund poster stamps are now on sale at post offices m Johore.19 words
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Article248 1940-09-16 8 To Go Into Camp Next Month FE Singapore Volunteer Corps depot recruits men called up under the Compulsory Service Ordinance were congratulated by the General Officer Commanding, Malaya. Major-General L. V. Bond, on their efficiency and smart turn-out when they had their last parade at248 words
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214 1940-09-16 8 N. I. OFFICIAL FOR MALAYA To Help Solve Exchange Problems A NETHERLANDS financial and economic expert, Dr. G. A. Lamsvelt, will arrive m Singapore to-day to be at,iched to the Netherlands Consulate as trade coni.nissioner. His special duty will bj to 'eliminate the difficulties that have arisen through conflict between214 words
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Article135 1940-09-16 8 ULjuisANT entertainment was provided D 7 tho Eurasian Youth Movement varietyconcert presented to a packed Victoria School Ha.l on Saturday. The 15 Items on the programme which were well put over— lncluded piano and violin duets, a violin solo, speciality dances, several sketches and songs by a135 words
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Article79 1940-09-16 8 *rHE Rev. Sydney Buckley, head- master of one of the larg?st Church of England public .schools m Melbourne. Australia, proposes to arrive m Malaya by air about Sept. 21. and will stay for a f?w days In Ipoh as> the guest of Col. Cecil Rae. Mr. Buckley79 words
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Article49 1940-09-16 8 M IJI. k'lillillJ.l.l 1 A A»lJkf. i MO change has been reported m the condition of Flight-Sergeant Press who waj involved lr a shooting incident m Halg Roai on Friday Press Is still unconscious Bnd his rondltlcr' Is critical He has a gun-shot wound m hi. head.49 words
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Article691 1940-09-16 9 SEVERE ATTACK ON GERMAN INVASION BASES R. A. F. Squadrons Raid Dutch, Belgian And French Coasts London, Sept. 15. INVASION bases on the Dutch, Belgian and French coasts received a hammering; by bomber squadrons of the R.A.F. on Friday night. Throughout the night, from soon after 10 p.m. till shortlyReuter; British Wireless - 691 words
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311 1940-09-16 9 Three Rings Of Naval Patrol How British Coasts Are Guarded A CEASELESS vigil is being kept each night, from dusk until dawn, by hundreds of craft of the Royal Navy operating m three rings round the coasts of Britain. They look out for Hitler's promised invasion and so far the311 words
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64 1940-09-16 9 Washington, Sept. 15. IT IS officially announced that a United States Government's contract with the Packard Motor Company for the manufacture of Rolls-Royce aeroengines bpve now been awarded. The contract totals $239,000,000. The numbex of engines to be manufactured has not been made publdc, nor isReuter - 64 words
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Article63 1940-09-16 9 New York. Sept. 15. I*HE American liner Exorchorda re- ports that she has rescued all 64 of the crew of the British cargo ship St. Agnes. 5,000 tons, which sank 700 miles west of Lisbon. The Exorchorda earlier, radioed that the St. Agnes had sentReuter - 63 words
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43 1940-09-16 9 Simla, Sept. 15. A FURTHER contingent of Italian prisoners of war, consisting cf 65 oSF.ejrs and 414 other ranks, has arrived m India. Over 1.000 prisoners of war are now m custody at Ahmednaear, near Bombay.— Reuter.Reuter - 43 words
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Article36 1940-09-16 9 London, Sept. 15. AN Admiralty communique says that two mlnesweeping trawlers, the Libra and Conquistador, destroyed an enemy aircraft by gunfire early this morning. There were no casualties m either trawler. Reuter.Reuter - 36 words
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Article157 1940-09-16 9 New York. Sept. 15. W1"W 1 tllinl< that tn s country should be actively on England's side," declares the Cleveland Plaindealer to-day. "We believe that liberty lies m that direction, that loyalty to freedom does and that all the principles embodied In oar sacred bill ofReuter - 157 words
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162 1940-09-16 9 U.S. CONSCRIPTION BILL PASSED First 75,000 To Be Called Up Soon Washington, Sept. 15. T"HE conscription bill was finally pass- ed by Congress m its compromise version yesterday and sent to the White House for the President's signature. The first 75,000 conscripts are expected to be called up on Nov.Reuter - 162 words
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75 1940-09-16 9 New York, Sept. 15. BRITAIN has re-entered the American market for certain types of cargo vessels, it is learned m merchant marine circles, says the New York Herald-Tribune. Mr. J. J. Walsh, west coast representative of the British Ministry of Shipping has, according toReuter - 75 words
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Article79 1940-09-16 9 Washington, Sept. 15. MR. William Bankhead. speaker of the United States House of Representatives, died at a naval hospital here to-dp.y. re-ports Reuter. He fell ill last Thursday when he was about to make a speech m support of President Roosevelt m the presidential election79 words
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565 1940-09-16 9 London, Sept. 15. q^HE broadcast of Mr. Winston x Churchill, the Prime Minister, on Wednesday, m which he showed how seriously he regards the chances of an early attempt at invasion and with what measured confidence he feels the nation may face theBritish Wireless - 565 words
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249 1940-09-16 9 THE "INVASION SEASON" IS NEARING CONCLUSION Must Dare This Week Or Never London, Sept. 1">. THE most obvious fact after a week of the most desperate onslaught by the Luftwaffe is that its efforts to smash the R.A.F., as it smashed the Polish, Dutch, Belgian and French air form asReuter - 249 words
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Article122 1940-09-16 9 Cfcuncfctog JAPANESE ai-craft yesUrday bomb.d UM south bank of the Yangtze river. Th» majority of the bombs drop;>ed m th ills considerable distance from the rivi r The Japanive aircraft never app rhe city proper, merely passing MOT ttM nutrklrt«. The bomb explosions faintly audibleReuter - 122 words
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38 1940-09-16 9 London. Sept. 13. THE board of the New Zealand national patriotic fund is sending tiI.COO.OC'O. including Red Cross grants, to the Lord Mayor of London"s air raid lelief fund. -British WinWss38 words
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Advertisement107 1940-09-16 9 LEAVE IT TO COOKIE! HE WILL KNOW HOW TO PREPARE THE MOST DELICIOUS DISHES, SOUPS, PIES, SOUFFLES, PUDDINGS, CROQUETTES. PATTIES AND COCKTAIUS WITH Jt& %h OZONE FROM THE LARGEST OYSTtK '\*&%k^^^^J& BED IN THE WORLD AT STEWART ISLAND, N.Z. N^V'vT^*' JosephHTR AVERSE $onsw A new, very mild and mellow blend107 words
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Advertisement303 1940-09-16 9 ninj'iii n ■for CHILDREN s2z~>> Fioju overheated heusr into the -^rv^k air f catch cold, unless th?y enjoy the sure 2{k^X" protection of CKILPRUtE PURE WOOL -4.J underwear. \J\ JXW£^2^' CHILPRUFE is llio laictt health saie- guard anyone can wear, as testified by N \lkw numberless mothers, doctors and nannies303 words
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362 1940-09-16 10 Compulsory For All Consumers In Singapore ALL consumers of rice m Singapore, including Europeans, must register themselves with their retailers between to-day and Oct. 15, stating the quantity of rice they will require each month on the basis of 36 catties a month for each362 words
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Article201 1940-09-16 10 London, Sept. 15. TTHE MinUter of Aircraft Produc- tion announces with gratitude that the gifts from the public m Britain and overseas for purchases of aircraft have reached a total of X. s.ol7,ooo— Reuter. than one retailer In order to get more than one card, nor201 words
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Article23 1940-09-16 10 The half yearly general meeting of the N.S. Government Servants Co-op?rati<e Thrift and Loan Society will be held on September 21 at Seremban.23 words
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116 1940-09-16 10 Batavia, Sept. 16. ACOMMUNIQI'E issued m Batavia to-day states that Mr. I. Kobayashi, the Japanese Minister of Commerce and Industry, paid an official visit to the Gov-ernor-General, with whom he had an opportunity to talk m a friendly atmosphere about the object of his visit toReuter - 116 words
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Article168 1940-09-16 10 APPLICANTS for entry into the Special Technical Corps of the R.A.F. m Singapore are being interviewed to-day at the S ngapore Trade School. The Corps comprise the ground crews if stations here, and the successful applicant will work as artisans, motor transpoit drivers, motor boat crews,168 words
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41 1940-09-16 10 A IR Vice-Marshal J. T. Babington, Air Officer Commanding, R.A.F. Far East, Mrs. Babington and the Misses Babington, were among 360 guests who attended the R.AJ". < Headquarters i dance at the Adelphi Hotel on Saturday.41 words
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Article37 1940-09-16 10 THE Singapore Turf Club has given £2,500 to the Lord Mayor of London's "Air Rah. Relief Fund." The Malaya Patriotic Fund on Saturday decided to send 2.000 guineas to tht Fund.37 words
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Article398 1940-09-16 10 At The Cinema "Lilian Russell." (With Alice F»ye, Henry Fonda and Don Amechc. 20th Century Fox. Cathay (midnight premiere). QARRYL ZANUCK has a flair for capturlrg the atmosphere of days gone by, and this film of Lilian Russell, the toast nt New Yortc in the398 words
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Advertisement157 1940-09-16 10 PITMAN'S COLLEGE RE-OPENS ALL CLASHES 70-DAY Students can now enrol (or tuition. class now, students can sit for Pitman's Thursday lncluslTe. By entering m this Examinations, Spring JMI. UNITEERS BUILDING, RIVER VALLEY ROAD, SINGAPORE. Phone 502*. ■ii AI"D 16a <Mf For a QUICK MM? EASY SHINE > M It IV157 words
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Advertisement311 1940-09-16 10 Many a woman asks herself this question at those times when the burdens which are peculiar to her ssx tax her e^urance almost to the limits ot her strength. At these periods she has to endure wearisome pains, weakness nnd headaches Often she suffers from depressing aches in back and311 words
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Advertisement173 1940-09-16 10 The New Polaroid Glasses Ar9 Here. IK~3L iHOW $6.00 Vp^ Replacements made free of charge If fadinj or discolouration occurs. BEWARE OF IMITATIONS. THOMPSON OPTICAL CO. 4. ARCADE BLUG.. 'PHONE 3002. TO TESTATORS. Administration of estates by a corporation formed and highly qualified to act as Trustees and Executors is173 words
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Miscellaneous326 1940-09-16 10 Broadcasting TODAY SINGAPORE /.HI l-M net iiim. ZHP s.«» mew su.JHm.i 1.15 p.m. Light musiot; 1.30 p.m. Warning to mariners. Programme summary. Mid-day tin, copra and rubber prices; 1.35 p.m. News. 1.50 p.m. Interval; 5.00 p.m. 'Babu Roslna" —Malay dramat; 5.30 ?.m. r amil muslct; 6.00 p.m. Cantonese programme by326 words
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380 1940-09-16 11 ALL-STARS PREVAIL OVER AMERICANS AGAIN War Fund Baseball Resolves Into Pitching Duel WITH the Officer Administering: the Government, Mr. S. W. Jones, pitching the first ball, the second baseball classic, between the champion Singapore Yankees of the American Association and the Singapore All-Stars, was played at the Jalan Besar Stadium380 words
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609 1940-09-16 11 Tan Soo Liew Wins Veterans' Title TAN Soo Liew (Amateur Spurting Association) became the veterans' champion of Singapore, when he beat Hussein bin Ibrahim (Police S.A.) m the final of the event m toe Singapore junior badminton championships at the Clerical Union hall yesterday morning. The game, which was closely609 words
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77 1940-09-16 11 DESULTS of the two competitions, Men'a Long Plunge and Throwing The Water Polo Ball, at the Singapore Swimming Club yesterday were: MEN'S LONG PLUNGE 1, T. H. Sllcock 6« ft. 2, Capt. J. J. Scully 57 ft. 7 m. 3, R. F. W. Leonard77 words
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Article60 1940-09-16 11 S.C.R.C. hockey fixtures this week are To-day, vs. Colts "A" at S.C.R.C. to-morrow, vs. Naval Police atSC.RC; Friday, vs. Khalsa at S.C.R.C.; Sept. 23. vs. 7th (B) Mountain Battery at fi.CR.C. Sept. 25. vs. YM.C.A. Jrs. at SC-.R.C: Sspt. 27, vs. 12th IncUan General Hospital at S.C.R.C.: Sept.60 words
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192 1940-09-16 11 Sabatino Frisco In Return Fight? Fis learned on good authority that the Peurto Rican middle-weight, Atllio Sabatino, and Young Frisco have signed up for a return bout at the Happy World stadium on Sept. 27.— subject to the approval of the Boxing Eoard. i Their previous fight at the Happy192 words
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Article102 1940-09-16 11 (From Our Own Correspondent) Klang. AT the annual general meeting of the Selangor Coast Club office-bearers were elected as follows: President, Suleiman bin Durus: vice-president, Goh Tiang Chin: hon. secretary and treasurer, Lee Kirn Tian; committee, Ng Pian Teng, T. P. Sundram, Kow Thiam Chuan, Koh Liang102 words
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Article, Illustration756 1940-09-16 11 HEAVY BETTING EXCELLENT racing was witnessed at Bukit Timah on L Saturday, the final day of the Singapore Turf Club's Autumn (Gold Cup) race meeting. A record crowd, which included the Officer Administering the Government, Mr. S. W. Jones, who arrived shortly before756 words
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260 1940-09-16 11 (From Our Own Correspondent) Johore Bahru. T"HE Johore State badminton cham- pionslrps will be held at Johore Bahru on Sept. 19, 20 26 and 27. Entries comprise 12 open singles, 8 open dubles. 10 junior singles and 7 junior doubles. The draw is as follows260 words
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Article62 1940-09-16 11 SOCCER First division. Ar/rjlls vs. Manchesters, stadium; Gordons vs. R.A. (A.A.), Changi; second division (a) R.A.F. (Torpedo) vs. Malaya Signals. Seletar; second division (b), Chinese vs. Fort Cannine, Fairer Park; Y.M.C.A. vs. Moravia, Farrer Park; Customs vs. J.C.S.A., S.H.B.; Cup competition, S.C.C. vs. Marine Dept., S.C.C. Mac,62 words
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Article297 1940-09-16 11 London, Sept. 15. A IR raids or no air raids, England played on on Saturday and the day's football programme was worked off according to schedule. A few games had to be abandoned, after they had been in progress for some time, owing to air raids. In297 words
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Article57 1940-09-16 11 OWING to the disappointing res nense to the Invitation of th: Malacca branch of the Automobih Association of Malaya to a reliability trial for motor cars over a 125 -mile course from Malacca to Port Dicksc: returning to Malacca by way of Serem ban and Tampin, this event, whu' was57 words
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257 1940-09-16 11 LITTLE BOY'S WEIGHT WENT UP LIKE MAGIC Read this Schoolmaster's Story How anxious fathers and mothers get when they see their little ones losing weight. Those thin, pathetic little arms and legs, those ribs sticking up through the flesh, those hollow little cheeks do they mean that some far more257 words
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Article116 1940-09-16 11 The great problem m gastritis and other digestive disturbances Is how to rest the sick stomach and still nourish the exhausted body. Solid food is out of the question. Even many liquid foods irritate the stomach lining and cause pains and vomiting. There is a food,116 words
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709 1940-09-16 12 Cairo Expects Great Developments OUR FORCES HAVE SITUATION WELL UNDER CONTROL ITALIAN troops, constantly harried by mobile units, entered Egyptian territory for the first time when they occupied the escarpment of Salum and this move, m itself of no military value, is generally709 words
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125 1940-09-16 12 Series Of Raids In Libya Seaplane Anchorage Bombed By R.A.F. Cairo, Sept. 15. AN R.A.F. communique Issued here to-day states that "m a series of raids m eastern Libya yesterday a seaplane base was attacked. Bombs fell on a seaplane anchorage and a large fire broke out on the Je'.ty.Reuter - 125 words
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Article180 1940-09-16 12 British People Are Alert London, Sept. 15. •THE alertness of the British people to prevent enemy pilots who have been shot down and descend over the country by parachute from escaping is well shown m a story told, not without humour, by an R.A.F. pilot who had to bale outBritish Wireless - 180 words
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Article168 1940-09-16 12 Bucharest, Sept. 15. |£ING MICHAEL has issued a decree proclaiming that the structure of the state will henceforth be totalitarian with a foreign policy based on that of the Axis powers. The Iron Guard will be the sole party recognized In the state. At theReuter - 168 words
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Article68 1940-09-16 12 London, Sept. 15. rffi China Campaign Committee has sent a letter to Mr. Winston Churchill, the Prime Minister, giving an Interim report on their national resolution demanding the immediate and unconditional reopening of the Burma read. It is stated that although the campaign for theReuter - 68 words
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53 1940-09-16 12 Moscow, Sept. 15. RUMANIA has replied to the recent Soviet note of protest about frontier Incidents by an emphatic denial of responsibility which it places on the Soviet frontier forces. At the same time, the reply states, Rumania has taken measures Ito "preserve goodReuter - 53 words
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1514 1940-09-16 12 King Queen Not In Residence During Third Attack London, Sept. 15. DUCKINGHAM Palace was bombed for the third tirao v m the course of further daylight raids on London today. An official statement says that the Queen's private apartments were damaged by a bombReuter - 1,514 words
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