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Title Section36 1940-09-30 1 The Straits Times [ESTABLISHED NEARLY A CENTURY] MALAYA'S LEADING NEWSPAPER— LARGEST NET SALES 12 PAGES. SINGAPORE, MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 1940, PRICE 5 CENTS. The Straits Times 12 PAGES. SINGAPORE, MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 1940 PRICE 5 CENTS36 words
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Advertisement174 1940-09-30 1 For Up-to-date TAILORING.. MIEN CHONG Just Krcelved Suit I rnct ti WAIN BUIBLL'i In Silk <nl Wool Also AMERICAN SHARKSKIN In vtriiui olnur.. 34 Colemaß St. S'porr.. Phone 4816 BKm c Sfc^^a PETROL KEROSENE DOMINANT FEATURES PETROL DIESOLENE Remarkably compact and light m weight. NORMALLY STOCKED IN U&3H.P. SIZES Readily174 words
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Advertisement6 1940-09-30 1 SINGAPORE, 140 CECIL ST. ('PHONE 5471).6 words
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Advertisement192 1940-09-30 1 BRY ANT'S "ALL WEATHER" GOLF BAGS o Fitted with Patent Outside AII- Weather Zip Hood, which when not m use, is tucked entirely out of a the way m a Separate Waterproof II a a Zip Pocket, giving the Bag Clean v \..*l'=j># anc Attractive Lines and the I appearance192 words
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Advertisement63 1940-09-30 1 FINAL EDTN. ELSIE MARY SINGAPORE CASH SALE SEPT. 30th TO OCT. sth KUALA LUMPUR 25 JAVA ST. ('PHONE J683). ■Hld c luxe 11 large size CORK TIPPED IBBHf CiqaieHes 1/1 CENTS iHRBi ft" Bill SOL- a'.U-NTS S t l^6fPp HFNRY WAUGH co LTO ■K'^nNjpKf^S jm^t^Swe wyw BRMVfidH TWO ARRIVALS WEEKLY63 words
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Advertisement620 1940-09-30 2 The engagement m announced between M. Arthur Perera, younger son of the late Mr. and Mrs. M. Simon Perera of Singapore, and Miss Cornelia Rose Ec, elder daughter of Mr. and Mrv Franck X. Ec of Penang. penang .id Malacca papers please copy. McCORMAC-WKRE The marriage will take place on620 words
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Advertisement792 1940-09-30 2 HOUSES ACCOMMODATION WANTED SMALL BUNGALOW or flat wanted near town. Write Box No. 827, Straits Times. WANTED, small furnished flat for English couple, rent not exceeding $120. Box No. 824, Straits Times. WANTED, suite of rooms for English couple with full board and service, rent not exceeding $350 per month.792 words
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Advertisement1086 1940-09-30 2 TENDERS TENDER NOTICE. TENDERS are invited for the purchase of approximately 140 worn tyres from Government Motor Vehicles. The tyres will be available for inspection at the State Store, seremban; particulars and orders to view may be obtained on application to the Office of the State Engineer. NegTi sembllan, at1,086 words
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Advertisement980 1940-09-30 2 AUCTION NOTICES MORTGAGEE'S SALE Valuable freehold land and house situate at and known as No. 41-3, Jalan Kembangai. off Chang), Singapore. Area 18,007 square feet. To be sold by public auction by Powell i Co., Ltd., at their saleroom. No. 18, Chulla Street on Tuesday, gth October, 1940, at 230980 words
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Advertisement512 1940-09-30 2 PUBLIC NOTICES TO ALL WHOM IT MAY CONCERN. It is hereby notified for the information of all concerned that Mr. CHEAH SIEW CHEONG, until recently employed as Clem in this office is no longer in our employment. COWDY JONES Advocates <fe Solicitor* 11-13 Station Road Ipoh NOTICE. MESSRS. ROBINSON CO.,512 words
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Advertisement339 1940-09-30 2 BUSINESS CARDS ETC. I EUGENE Permanent Waving EUGENE Hair-rexondilioninfr. MAISON PERM (European ladies airdresstrs. 79, Stamford Road. Phone 4619. NAPIER HOUSE Vacant Ist. October big double front room with large verandah private bathroom and fan. Tel. 7406. MASSAGE HALL MANICURE AND MASSAGE Mrs. HARU and Miss HANA. 60. WATERLOO STREET.339 words
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Advertisement389 1940-09-30 3 SHIPPING ANNOUNCEMENTS P 0. BRITISH INDIA AND APCAR LINE. i incorporated m England* FENINSUI-A!! AND ORIENTAL S.N Co m.\n PASSENGER AND CARGO SERVICE Tha best possible services 013 being maintained by the P O S N. Coy from the Straits to their usual ports of call m China. India. Ceylon389 words
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Advertisement273 1940-09-30 3 rlnrorporatLd In Japan) GENERAL PASSENGER AGENTS FOR CUNARD WHITE STAR LINE. TO SAN FRANCISCO IIon( Konf. Kobe, Yokohama, Honolulu San Francisco and Los Angeles ASAMA MARU leave Kobe Oct. 2 NITTA MAftU leave H'kong Oct. 11 TATUTA MARU leave H'kong Oct. 21 YAWATA MARU leave H'kong Nov. 4 TO SEATTLE273 words
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Advertisement576 1940-09-30 3 MANSFIELD CO., LTD. j 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 AT THE CHEAPEST FARE Regular Services to Fremantle [Perth] via Java by first class passenger ships. Single fare $192 (A576 words
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Advertisement360 1940-09-30 3 HOTELS RAFFLES HOTEL to-night- DINNER DANCE (informal) 8 p.m. to midnight CABARET ATTRACTION MINI JOSE Dinner $3.00 Non-Miners $1.00 WEDNESDAY_-_BOOK__YOUR TABLE for the "WEAR A SMILE" BALL and SPECIAL CABARET m aid of the "BUY A BOMBER" WAR FUND. TICKETS $2.00 THE "BUY A BOMBER" DANCE HOSTESSES 50 cents a360 words
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1647 1940-09-30 4 Increased Crops Obtainable From Old Areas KEMPAS LTD. is to continue its replanting programme, Mr. F. M. Edmonds, the chairman, told shareholders at the annual meeting m Malacca on Saturday. He said that the matter had been given careful consideration and that no thinking1,647 words
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506 1940-09-30 4 AROUND THE MARKETS Raub Gold In Demand At Higher Prices (By Our Financial Correspondent) Singapore, Sept. 30. THE feature of the share market this morning is the continued demand for Raub Gold which started on Friday when buyers suddenly appeared nod prices advanced to about $4.20. On Saturday this was506 words
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Article121 1940-09-30 4 To Handle Ore From Bolivia And N.I. 'From Our Own Correspondent) London, Sept. 28. MARKET circles ar- displaying keen interest m the news that Mr. E. V. Pearee, chairman of Consolidated Tin Smelters Ltd. which holds a controlling interest m ths Eastern Smelting Co. Ltd.,121 words
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Article92 1940-09-30 4 Monday. Sept. 30, noon. Buyers Setlcn Prices -rico No. I.X U.S.S. (Spot loose) mf N% No. IX R.S.S. f.o.J. In cases Oct. tellers option 38<& 38% i.K.VW K.S.S. r.o.b. In bales Oct. sellers option MM 3C% t .A.y. K.S.S. f.o.b. 10 bales Oct. sellers option92 words
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Article170 1940-09-30 4 I Mails close at the General Post Office as follows: TO-DAY i Aden surface 9 a.m., air 5 p.m. Africa surface 9 a.m., air 5 p.m. Africa (East) surface 9 a.m., air 5 p.m. Australia air 5 p.m. Burma surface 9 a.m., air 5 p.m. Ceylon170 words
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Article179 1940-09-30 4 The following are the exchange rates this morning according to the dally circular issue J by the Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation:— SELLING London T.T. 2/4 1/16 Lor don demand 2/4 1/16 Switzerland demand 205 'i New York demand 47 Montreal demand hhimhiii 61 11/16 Batavla demand 88% Samarang179 words
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Article44 1940-09-30 4 London, Sept. 28. ANEW regulation prohibits the import of sterling bearer securities without Treasury permission. Securities illicitly imported may be seized and forfeited. A special arrangement, however, has been made for securities imported from sterling areas and Africa, Canada, Newfoundland and Hong Kong.— Reuter.Reuter - 44 words
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Advertisement260 1940-09-30 4 EYE EXAMINATIONS. EYEGLASSES, EXCLUSIVELY Personalised Service by a duly qua- nT~~ lifted, licensed and I nß^*l»T^' registered practi- I Jp tioner with legal £Z"^ qualifications. \T\ THOMPSON OPTICAL CO. 4, ARCADE BLDG., 'PHONE 3003. R. A. Thompson, Dr. of Ocular Science. 35 years' European Clinical Experience.. Silvikrin BRILLIANTINE BEAUTIFIES HAIR260 words
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Advertisement173 1940-09-30 4 PINE ESSENCEI BATH SALTS PROMOTES HEALTHFUL ENERGY After a hard day's work or play a PINE BATH will act as a real MUle: refreshing. Invigorating and soothing. PINE BATH SALTS arc not merely perfumed Bath Salts. They contain the soothing. strengthening, aromatic and balsa. j mlc constituents of the mountain173 words
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Miscellaneous30 1940-09-30 4 TIDE TABLES SINGAPORE ro-dav H.W. S.51 am. 8.S ft.: 9.49 p.m. fl.4 ft L. W. 3.32 a.m. 2 ft.; 3.-i4 p.m. 3.1 ft. September Sunrise Sunset a.m. p.m. 0.10 6.1730 words
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Advertisement257 1940-09-30 5 EXCELLENT ENTERTAINMENT FOR YOUNG OLD 18r2%Z 5 1 11 5 ALHAMBRA RKO Radio Pictures Present WALT DISNEY'S AH-Technieolour Cartoon Programme f,\LL NEW FEATURES 1^ BIGGER BETTER V^jfc WALT DISNEY'S SILLY SYMPHONY GOOFY and WILBUR Presented with one of the best March of Times THE VATICAN of PIUS XII THE GREATEST257 words
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Advertisement212 1940-09-30 5 PAVILION LAST 2 shows ■-JlVll-l\jn TQ.DAY 6.15 915 tfc FOR VALOUR" with THE GRAND PAIR OF COMEDIANS WHO NEVER FAILS TO GIVE PLENTY OF LAUGHS! TOM WALLS and RALPH LYNN JUST THE SORT OF FILM FOR AN EXCELLENT ENTERTAINMENT nGAuToPENING TO-MORROW at 6.15 9715~ GO GAY WITH THE NAVY AND212 words
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Advertisement214 1940-09-30 5 sun a REAr comedy KHJjI 5U COMES BACK! y> TO-DAY H hHS AT E K^K^ CAPITOL 3i5 6is 9is ■tecs In Response 10 hundreds of Requests SPECIAL ONE-WAY A ch.mpognSSQjSi RETURN SCREENING Garbo m a racy. '^£f^s| of sp.cy Lub.och ERNST LUBITSCH'S famous fc£- B fßH| Comedy! GRETA GARBO MELVYN214 words
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1153 1940-09-30 6 SINGAPORE. MONDAY. SEPT. 30, 1940. (393 rd Day Of The War.) Pathetic Clowns There is something rather re- i miniscent of the antics of the old- i time circus clowns m the efforts of i propagandists m Berlin, Rome and Tokio, to make the United States primarily and ourselves incidentally1,153 words
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1462 1940-09-30 6 Cable - LONDON GETTING USED TO DAILY BOMBINGS London Letter People Are Settling Down Remain Cheerful (By Our Own Correspondent.) I London, Sept. 28. YOU can get used to anything I says the old proverb and spending last night touring London's surface and tube station air- i raid shelters proved to your1,462 words
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Article225 1940-09-30 6 Should They Be Provided In Singapore? To the Editor of the Straits Times Sir —I hope that this letter will help to induce the Government to supply the community with what appears to be an urgent necessity. It is common knowledge that the defences of this country have been225 words
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Article767 1940-09-30 6 Frank Longworth - Growth Of An Old Desire By Frank Longworth MUCH always wants more. In 1915 as an inducement, lo Italy to enter tho war on the «irto of the allies, we pave hor about one-eighth of our East African Colony of Kenya. Now. having tasted and enjoyed767 words
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Article116 1940-09-30 6 SACKED "R.V.C." No Longer An Air Raid Warden To the Editor of the Straits times Sir— Your leading artic'e ';aded "Brass Homburgs was timely and appropriate. Here Is cm i wWcn speaks for itself I was not surprised to receive an ultimatum as follows I have the honour to inform116 words
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Advertisement245 1940-09-30 6 (sMF Accurate jljf Reliable Modern fTKE SCIENCE OF LIFE by H. O. Wells, Julian S. Huxley &G. P. Wells. What ie tneant by Life? What are its distinctive characteristics? The Reader of these volumes •rill not have made the best use of them, unless, instead of accepting its Judgments, h:245 words
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Advertisement28 1940-09-30 6 i ATTENTION SMART SHOP 17, STAMFORD RD., SINGAPORE. I PRICE CASH STOCK TAKING SALE FOR 10 DAYS ONLY FROM SEPTEMBER 30. JOHN DUKE Manufacturing Optician. 21, BATTERY ROAD.28 words
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286 1940-09-30 7 No Relaxation Of Full Preca utionsln Brita in PREPARATIONS ARE GOING ON STEADILY ACROSS CHANNEL Why Hitler Must Wait For Good Sea Conditions A WARNING that the danger of invasion does not necessarily disappear as autumn and winter approach was given to-day by navalReuter - 286 words
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58 1940-09-30 7 Washington, Sept. 29. A SUBSTANTIAL expansion of American supplies to Britain is revealed m Department of Commerce statistics for August. The value of aircraft aX 530,000.000 was $17,000,000 higher than m July. The total value of exports of all kinds to Britain was $125,000,000 andReuter - 58 words
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Article347 1940-09-30 7 U.S. Sympathy For Great Britain London, Sept. 30. IN a recorded broadcast from Richmond, Virginia Bishop Tucker I speaking on the occasion of the j American day of prayer said, last night Much of the sympathy with Great Britain has a more generous origin thanBritish Wireless - 347 words
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166 1940-09-30 7 London, Sept. 30. PLANS are being rapidly pushed lorward for supplying the public, air raid shelters with bunks m order that an increasing proportion pi London's population may sleep m safety r.nd relative, comfort. More than a million of these bunks areBritish Wireless - 166 words
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121 1940-09-30 7 London. Sept. 29. SGI.IE women members of the Auxiliary Territorial Service may be seen proudly wearing the gunr.err.' lanyard. This distinction they have earned by tca< hlng A A (runners the use of the ■•kincthtsdolite." an instrument used to assist ac-'irut? BhoottDg. When A. A.121 words
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Article101 1940-09-30 7 London, Sept. 30. THE Director-General of the 8.8.C., Mr. F. W. Ogilvie. inaugurating early to-day a rew service to north' America primarily intended for United State* listeners, pointed out that every radio station alone the western seabcard, from the Arctic to the Pyrenees, is forReuter - 101 words
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34 1940-09-30 7 London, Sept. 30. j embed m the British war savings :;:gn last week £16,993 short of £10.000.000 is nearly one-and-a-half times "i- :.v rage riurins tin past four weeks.34 words
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Article43 1940-09-30 7 MR. RANDOLPH C HURCHILL Ixuidon. Sept. 30. j outer, It is understood. h&s <! to talte part m the introductory for hli or.ly son, Mr. Randolph < l'l rake his seat as M.P. for PrertßU. Lancashire, when the House of as metis n-rt. Brltlrh Wireless.43 words
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Article, Illustration120 1940-09-30 7 MUSLIMS AID FOR BRITAIN Jinnah Offers Full Support BUT REJECTS THE VICEROY'S PLAN New Delhi, Sept. 29. fyjß fate is linked with that of Britain," declared Mr. M. A. Jinnah, president of the All India Muslim League, addressing the League's council to-day. Mr. Jinnah added, We arc ready to shed120 words
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Article151 1940-09-30 7 The resolution pives the following reasons for refusal: (1) The League was offered only two seats m th« expanded Executive Council; <2) No indication was given of the position of the League m any substantial modification of the executive which might arise by any other party decidingReuter - 151 words
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136 1940-09-30 7 London, Sept. 29. FAITH In Bri.ain's war effort is daily growing stronger ameng ths Norwegian people, says a telegram from Stockholm to the Norwegian Tele- j graph Agency m London. There is no :ipn of any support for or recognition c. the new Nazi-sponsoredReuter - 136 words
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Article85 1940-09-30 7 Rome, Sept. 29. THE Spanish Minister of the Interior, 1 Senor Suner, who has been on a mission to Berlin, followed Count Ciana, ths Italian Foreign Minister, from Berlin to Munich this evening. Both are on theip way to Rome. I Count CianoReuter - 85 words
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Article81 1940-09-30 7 Poona, Sept. 29. THE Axis-Japanese alliance is dangerous to India. By the pact the enemy is being brought nearer to India, declared Dr. R. P. Paranjpye, President of the National Liberal Federation and former member of the Secretary of State's India Council, m anReuter - 81 words
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Article150 1940-09-30 7 Churgking, Sept. 2 n THE belief that Britain will soon reopen the Burma road to the passage of arms for China was expressed by Mr. Won? En-hao, Chinese Minister 01 Economic Affairs, who added th?t the British must now have realized that appeasement cannot change Japan'sReuter - 150 words
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104 1940-09-30 7 Istanbul, Sept. 29. THE new pact between the Axis Powers and 1 Japan is considered here as simply a consecration of the union already existing between three partners. It dam, expressing general Turkish view, says the pact is indisputably directed against America as wellReuter - 104 words
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80 1940-09-30 7 London, Sept. 30. ACKNOWLEDGING £870 from the Inj habitants of the Island of St. Helena towards the purchase of war planes for the R.A.P., Lord Beaverbrook, Mlnlstc- r* Aircraft Production, says "Over a c go your island saw the end of a eonqo iBritish Wireless - 80 words
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623 1940-09-30 7 London, Sept. 29. PLYING through rainstorms which swept the Dover Straits, R.A.F. bombers to-night delivered yet another smashing blow at Hitler's invasion bases on the French coast. The attack extended along many miles of French coast and was particularly heavy623 words
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212 1940-09-30 7 Australians Moving Up To Desert Battle Front R.A.F. CONTINUES ATTACKS ON ITALIAN TRANSPORT Cairo, Sept. 21). AUSTRALIAN troops are now m the Western Desert, it is officially announced to-night. They are completing their training there before joining the British, Indian and French troops m operations against the Italians. PNEMY airReuter - 212 words
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218 1940-09-30 7 Ac-Ac. Barrage Reaches New Intensity London, Sept. 29. THE morit tremendous barrage yet put up by the guns defending London wu let loose on two raiders which flew directly over central London to-night. Hundreds of shells ripped into the moonless sky and guni boomed constantly for ten minutes, merging: intoReuter - 218 words
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Article147 1940-09-30 7 London, Sept. 30. IN a survey of the war m Africa, Strateglcus, writing m The Spectator, says that Italy's attack upon Egypt Is part of the price she has to pay for joining Hitler In his attempt to re -draw the map of Europe. ItReuter - 147 words
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Article61 1940-09-30 7 -.-..t Johns (Newfoundland*, Sept 29. A TRAMP steamer has arrived with VI survivors of two ships sunk Jn the Atlantic by German submarines. Sailors from one said that the Germans shelled their lifeboats after the crew had abandoned ship. The captain was killed by gunfire.Reuter - 61 words
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69 1940-09-30 7 London, Sept. 30. MORE than 11.000 London women and i children, many them victims of Gfrman i night raiders, found nctt rafe homes m the country during the wock-end. i Accompanied by volunteer escort s and oftclals of the London County Council, they IReuter - 69 words
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Advertisement59 1940-09-30 7 i^^^^^^^^ wWw nothing to tiiruw ;iway I a meal m a minutd because they are ready to serve. See our g ion of delicatessen •film t>ft%ktfiUi.tC:Q.l ur nearest branch. tyr ri'iMi'V*****' I*"'1 mver sausage. OUti eOJiLIU "INEAPPLE HAM. M1» PRESSED TONGUE, prepared meals S%?? AWN YORK PKOXE 5376 FIVE LIIES59 words
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Article776 1940-09-30 8 $25,000 From Singapore Cold Storage $13,000 From Kempas Ltd. TO-DAY'S TOTAL OF $4,134,076 WITH two very generous donations voted at annual general meetings of local companies on Saturday, The War Fund is well over the first hurdle on the journey between the four and776 words
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Article165 1940-09-30 8 HNGAPOM BArFLLS HOTEL Dinner Dance (Informal) 8 p.m to Midnight. GIRRUK THEATRIC. GFYLANG Soliin Mahiwal <fc Hunterwall Doubta Feature Indian Talkies at p.m. GREVI WORLD Cabaret: 7.30 to U 9 p.m. to .'lidnlght. Glob?: Marx Bros at the Circus. S!:y: Wives Under Susplf ion. CI\«M'Y WORLD Wayangs. Opera, Ma?i.i165 words
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99 1940-09-30 8 IyjOKK than $500,000 worth of war savings certificates have been bought m Malaya since the launching of the scheme about three weeks ago. The $10,000,000 mark is aimed at. People are beginning to appreciate the value of these certificates as a means of saving99 words
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Article41 1940-09-30 8 THE case against two Japanese. Mamuro 1 Shinozakl and Atsuko Yamakawa, a woman, who are charged under the Official Secrets Ordinance, was mentioned again v>day m the Third Court. It was postponed a week for mention.41 words
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Article70 1940-09-30 8 Melbourne, Sept. 30. AN informal count of preferences shows that Mr. John Curtin, leader of the Australian Labour party, will retain his seat fcr Fremantle by over 500 votes. This unexpected swing of absentees and preferences and also the Labour improvement at Ballarat indicate that the strength ofReuter - 70 words
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295 1940-09-30 8 ANNUAL TAX ON BICYCLES? Traffic Committee's Suggestion THE provision of parking space in A new blocks of offices is ruled out on account of cost by the nature of the sub-soil in the main business area of Singapore, states the Singapore Traffic Advisory Committee, whose first annual report has been295 words
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Article43 1940-09-30 8 London, Sjpt. 30. PILOT -OFFICER W. B. S. Cunynghame, who was born m Kuching. and Flying-Officer P. L. Dakeyne, who was born m Rawang, F.M.S. are reported as missing m the latest casualty list issued by the Air Ministry. Reuter.Reuter - 43 words
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102 1940-09-30 8 NORTHWEST PASS AG E AT THE CAPITOL At The Cinema "Northwest Passage." With Spencer Tracy and Kobert Young. M.G.M. At the Capitol (midnight prrmirrel. T*HIS Is the saga of Robert Rogers, who during the French and Indian Wars. In America, led his Rangers through trackless northern forests and exterminated the102 words
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87 1940-09-30 8 WTALT Disney's famous creations rome V> life on the screen at the Alhambra where a programme of coloured cartoons lbeing shown. Topping the list is "Merbabies" m wril-'i Disney's ingenuity ia given full play, resulting m a cartoon which should not be misted. Included87 words
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Article77 1940-09-30 8 "Man of Conquest.'' (Richard Dlx, Joan Fontaine. Gail Patrick. Edward Ellis, Henry Gordon, Robert Armstrong!. Republic. Midnight premiere at the Alhambra on Saturday. PRESENTING a dramatic era m United States history m which Sam Houston, an American hero, emancipated the Texas territory, this film provides plenty of77 words
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Article, Illustration49 1940-09-30 8 The marriage certificate being signed at the wedding m Singapore on Saturday of Mr. Khoo Cheng. Bock, son of Mrs. Khoo Teck Yong and the late Mr. Khoo Teck Yong. and Miss Tan Tian Neo, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Tan Soo Guan. Straits Times picture.49 words
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486 1940-09-30 8 Dutch Journalist's Views Of Indo-China Requests DELATIONS between Thailand and Japan are not so amicable as believed, declared Dr. A. J. J. Hammelburg, editor of the "Java-Bode," a leading newspaper m the Netherlands Indies, when he passed through Singapore during the week-end on his way486 words
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Article23 1940-09-30 8 Rev. Sydney Buckley, headmasur or Ivanhoe Grammar School. Melbourne, Is ».t present touring Malaya. His itinerary Is m an advertisement on another pag».23 words
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Article193 1940-09-30 8 Due To Absence Cf Market Facilities I THE libsenee of marketing arrangements is comnellingr estate*, to have certain food crops grown on their grounds either givsn to pi<?a or destroyed. This was revealed at a recent meeting of the committee of the Jonors Planters' Association. It is193 words
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Article131 1940-09-30 8 AN appeal to Indians m Malaya to contribute their utmost to the existing War Funds, to buy War Savings Certificates and make other sacrifices, was made by Mr. V. Pakirisamy. presiding over the 17th annual meeting of the Singapore Indian Association yesterday morning. Referring to131 words
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Article70 1940-09-30 8 Batavia. Sept. 30. COLONEL Itsuo Ishlmoto, an army member of the Japanese trade delegation, which is now m the Netherlands Indies, under th 2 leadership of Mr. I. Kobayashi. the Japanese Trade I Minister, died suddenly at Bandoeng. He succumbed to an attack of influenza.70 words
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Article82 1940-09-30 8 THE 8.8.C. has altered the time cf tv» morning news oulletin as from to-day. The news will be broadcast at 8.20 a.m. instead of at 6.50. and this -.vill be relayed l>v the Singapore broadcasting station which will open at 8 a.m. The Singapore programme will be82 words
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595 1940-09-30 8 A SUGGESTION that an income tax m Malaya should commence at a lower yearly salary than the $5,000 originally suggested m the original proposal ot the Governor, Sir Shenton Thomas m order to bring m a larger number of bachelors has been made595 words
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Advertisement79 1940-09-30 8 r m R OUin H 1940 1 1 CHEVROLET I I 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. II i It has a79 words
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Article162 1940-09-30 9 Tanks Manufacture Is Well On Way London. Sept. 29. A picture of the ever-increasing Canadian contribution to war suppllej is c.on.ained m a letter of a wollknnwn Canadian, who states: "We are Well on the w:iy to manufacturing tanks. We are already turning out machin.'-guns andBritish Wireless - 162 words
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103 1940-09-30 9 INDIAN sympathy with the British cause Is i shown In two .striking contributions. nussage from Simla staies that 623 mi subscribed to the Viceroy's War 1 X i Fund by people living In a remote i Knated on one of the trade routes 111 1103 words
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Article139 1940-09-30 9 London, Sept. 29. LORD Halifax, tbe Foreign Secretary, to-day summoned the Rtlnl.lni.-1n Charge d'AlTaires to the I'reign Office m connection with the recent arrests of five KriUsh subjec'.s m Bucharest. Those arrested comprise three Englishmen, Messrs. Anderson, Brazier and Young, and two Canadians, Captain and139 words
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Article63 1940-09-30 9 Bucharest, Sept. 29. THHE Rumanian Foreign Minister, M. Sturdza, announced to-day that Rumania considered herself free of every political connection except tha; [which bound her to the Axis. I; had earlier been reported that at a meeting last night the Cab'net decided to withdraw fromReuter - 63 words
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52 1940-09-30 9 JAPANESE PREMIER ON DESTINY OVERSEAS Tokio. Sept. 29. A PPEALING to the Japanese for J greater personal sacrifices, Prince I Konoye, the -Japanese Prime Minister, declared: "Japan cannot tolerate even one of its people dressing richly or eat copiously." He called on the nation "to unite to achieve its destinyReuter - 52 words
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53 1940-09-30 9 London, Sept. 29. A cheque for .€lO,OOO to help newly blinded persons has been received from Lord Nuflleld by St B3ackcroft Towse, V.C., blind chairman of the N:\tlonal Institu.e for the blind. The institute lias prepared a plan for assisting civilians blinded m airBritish Wireless - 53 words
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361 1940-09-30 9 German Air Force Takes Time To Recover From Biggest Shocks Ixmdon, Sept. 29. GERMAN aircraft losses in the battle for Britain for September up to yesterday totalled l,04H. flosses for the whole ji August totalled 1,105. i the losses in personnel are usuallyReuter - 361 words
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130 1940-09-30 9 London, Sept. 29. THE first flotilla of American destroyers transferred to Great Britain came to a British port without ceremony yesterday. A (treat Anson flyingboat which had been the flotilla's watchdog over a greater part of the Atlantic hovered as the vessels hove mReuter - 130 words
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76 1940-09-30 9 London, Sept. 28. I JLAR- Malcolm Mac Donald, Minister of Health, who last night completed his 14th detailed tour of raid stricken areas m London, har had some narrow escaoes from bombs. All his visits have been paii at night and on one occasion hisReuter - 76 words
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56 1940-09-30 9 Rome, Sept. 29. THE Porioloe dltalia writes today:; "It must not be supposed that even i radical revision of the present; i sys;«m is effectively carried out m Franco, Italy and Germany woi:id twi under obligation to compromise on i rights toReuter - 56 words
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Article64 1940-09-30 9 London, Sept. 29. MR. Winston Churchill, the Prime Minister, In a message to the Fighter Command congratulating them lon Friday's air battle, when 133 raiders were shot down, says: "Sept. 27 ranks: J with Sept. 15 and Aug. 15 as the third j I great and victoriousReuter - 64 words
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Article22 1940-09-30 9 Rome, Sept. 29. RIB3ENTROP, the German Foreign Minister, left Beilin for Rome today. His visit -wiil last hours Reuter.Reuter - 22 words
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314 1940-09-30 9 Washington, Sept. 29. CPEAKING yesterday at the ceremony of the laying of the corner stone of Washington's new $13,000,000 airport, while hundreds of aircraft hummed overhead, President Roosevelt declared: "The roar about us of American airplane engines m hundreds of American planes is symbolic ofReuter - 314 words
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Advertisement227 1940-09-30 9 The Connoisseur's Choice s "old ship" |HIH I PALE DRY fhe best wines -mx- by no Gt means always the most expensive. It is just a matter of knowing. you will find "OLD SHIP" equally palatable. 52.50 per quart bottle, duty paid IS Sole Proprietors: JOSEPH TRAVERS SONS LTD. SH.227 words
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Advertisement268 1940-09-30 9 IMPORTANTFOR ONE WEEK ONLY SPECIAL OFFER SHOES RAW LINEN COURT SHOE. SLEDE COURT SHOE. Open work vamp. Colours- Natural Open work vamp. Smart medium trimmed Brown or White trimmed heel, kid lined. Blue. Size 3 to 7. 7e 3 to 7 Special Offer WtM. -\i O fT«r $7.50 MMC^I IN268 words
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Miscellaneous423 1940-09-30 9 TO-DAY SINGAPORE I /in 13.33 m ex. '225 u.l /HIM 8.60 m/cs (30.96 m.) j ZHP3 7.25 m cs (41.38 m.l /111 /l!li 1 o.OO p.m. Cantonese .nuclei; 5.49 p.m. New.-; In Cantonese; 5.50 t>jn. Cantonese t music (confd.t; 6.10 pm. News In Hole- f klen; 6.20 p.m. Chinese lusic;423 words
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Miscellaneous207 1940-09-30 9 the English entertainment will be gn»n or the other wave-lengths for .he transmission. 6.00 p.m. The B.ri.C. orchestra; 6.35 p.m. French bulletin; 6. SO p.m. News and topical talks; 7.20 p.m. Dutch bulletin; 7.35 p.m. "HI. Gang!" with Bebe Daniels, Ben Lyon and Vic Oliver; 8.20 p.m. News and topical207 words
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2281 1940-09-30 10 Policy Of Large Turnover With Small Profit Margin I A TRIBUTE to the efficiency of the department of Food Control m Singapore was paid by Mr. J. M. Prescott, chairman, when addressing shareholders at the annual meeting of the Singapore Cold Storage Co. Ltd.2,281 words
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76 1940-09-30 10 London, Sept. 28. A TREASURY order prohibits companics now domiciled In the (United Kingdom from transferring I their businesses abroad without Treasury consent. The City thinks that this Is a segue: to last week's proposal of the directors of the Great Boulder Proprietary Min?s76 words
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Advertisement210 1940-09-30 10 -Qvenj babij should have OVALTINE Rusks Baby Yvetl* loves her 'Ovaltine' Rusks, 'Ovaltine' Rusks arc the perfect form oj "Ever since she started having th?m it rusk. Just crisp enough to ensure crave months old." writes her mother, rect biting exercise, they promot* ••Baby has thoroujaly enjoyed sound, well-set teeth210 words
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Advertisement292 1940-09-30 10 J I? > r, ,t' 'fit All smart men i use Anzora (or their hair. And the smart man always gets the best job. Anzora is the finest, most healthful dressing fcjaft tor rhe hair you can T T buy. And it keep* the head cool. s MASTER YOUR tfZOM292 words
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527 1940-09-30 11 Loon Chong Wins Twice To Reach Singles Semi-Final yONT, L(K)N CHONG scored two easy victories m the S.C.R.C. open invitation lawn tennis tournament at Hong: Lim (Ireen over the week-end, and is now m Iho semi-final round of the men's open singles event. *Mayhu;527 words
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395 1940-09-30 11 THE Straits Times Press Sports Club decided to invest $SCO m War i Savings Certificates at their seventh annual general meeting yesterday. The election of office-bearers resulted: President: J. A. Clarke, (re-elected); vice-presidents: P. H. Batishill, R. Burn.:, w. E. Garrett, P. F. Kinsey,395 words
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Article132 1940-09-30 11 THE first Singapore Recreation Club rugby trials will be held at 5.15 p.m. to-day. Several games, each of 20 minutes duration, will be played during the afternoon m which the following, and any other members interested m rugger, will participate. J. G. Rentens, C.132 words
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Article252 1940-09-30 11 Decision To Retain Short-Corner Rule 'From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Sept. 27. THE short-corner rule as tried by several hockey teams m Kuala LumFur last ...eason will be continued this year, it was decided at the annual meeting of the Selangor Hockey Association held last night252 words
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Article255 1940-09-30 11 Singapore Held To Draw i From Our Own Correspondent.) Johore. Baiini, Sept. 29. LIAVTNG played a drawn game, each side n scoring once, the Singapore Police and the Johoro State Police will keep the shield presented by Haji Anibok Sulok fcr a period of six255 words
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Article141 1940-09-30 11 'From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Sept, 28. LAST night's main event In the boxing card presented at Bukit Bintang Amusement Park between Kid Arenas and Young Ventrulllo did not come up to expectations, the right degenerating into a series of clinches with very little brisk141 words
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Article72 1940-09-30 11 THE final of the Singapore men's junior singles badminton tournament was played at the Clerical Union Hali on Saturday and contrary to expectations the hot favourite for the title. P. Neubronner. of Sphinx 8.P., lost In straight sets to Lee Kirn Sen,;, of Eclipse B.P.72 words
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Article284 1940-09-30 11 London, Sept. 29. ALL yesterday's Football League matches were played according to schedule, and the results were: NORTH Bradford 0; Bradford City 2. Bury 7; Rochdale 3. Chester 0; Liverpool 2. Crewe 2; Tranmere 3. Doncaster 1; Sheffield United 0. Everton S; Leeds 1. Grtmsby 1; MiddlesbroughReuter - 284 words
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44 1940-09-30 11 THE second company were champions and won the swimming trophy presented by Sir Alexander Small at the second annual swimming competition o! the Sineapore Boys' Brigade held at the V.M.C.A. pool on Saturday. Mrs. J. MacNeish piesented the prizes.44 words
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Article172 1940-09-30 11 RACE r&iulls m brief at Ipoh on Saturday, the final day of the Perak Turf Club's extra professional meeting, were: Rare I— Selangor II $28 and $9 Sir Patrick $7 Crane de Menthe $10 Race 2 Glamour $29 and $9 Devon Kins $15 Bay Rose SI172 words
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Article93 1940-09-30 11 HB. SYM and R. Craik qualined to meet m the final of the Koyal Singapore Golf Club's championrhip when they won their respective matches m the ;< mi-final round at Bukit Timah yesterday. H. B. Sym beat; M. M. Paterson three and two. whileBritish Wireless - 93 words
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Article57 1940-09-30 11 SOCCER First division, TT"BWI vs. Loyals, stadium; 8.H.L.: Cod Storage vs. Thornycrofts, S.H B. Rugger: S.R.C trials, padang. Horkey: C.S.C. II ts. S.U.C. II Balestier, S.C.R.C. vs. 18th Held Ambulance, S.C.R-C.; SJt.C. vs. Mountain Battery, S.R-C. Girls' Sports Club vs. Y.W.C.A., G.S-C: V.M.C.A. vs. Indian General Hospital.57 words
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Advertisement110 1940-09-30 11 1 O make sure of getting clear, spark- 4fj '^FX" Cry Mi. '~J-Z2i. ling snapshots you will want to keep and be proud to show your friends, load your r^vUt' Vx.X' camera with Kodak 'Verichromc' Film. .^^wM^ 1 w3> \r >£tt It is extremely fast, yet thanks to its f110 words
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Advertisement188 1940-09-30 11 SltE VOtfH CHILD iB BUSKESS CAgEO.^^ Parents, spare your flC^C*^ child tnc uncertainty iL untriined. fill '9r*i The Singapore W9P^r^^kf% Branch of Pitman \Bk/ Ji^^Rir College of London flfip^nflj wB caa train your child Bookkeeper, Secretary of career from MM many Courses available. Except m Academic Subjects, Claca Instruction Is188 words
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391 1940-09-30 12 Terrific Explosions Shake Kent Coast GROUP OF OIL TANKS NEAR A MAIN BASIN HIT London, Sept. 29. A COLD north-westerly wind was blowing across the Straits of Dover last night, the sea was choppy under the clear starlight sky and visibility fairlyReuter - 391 words
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Article137 1940-09-30 12 London, Sept. 29. R.A.F. bombers are slowly subdu- ing more and more ports and bases vital to the Germans along the F.uropean coastline they c«ntrol. states Reuter's air correspond- ent. Friday night's attack on the French Atlantic port of Loriem was a new leapReuter - 137 words
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Article, Illustration33 1940-09-30 12 A Bren Gun post protecting the artillery camp against low-flying aircraft, during battle practice by a field regiment of New Zealand artillery with light guns In the desert.33 words
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148 1940-09-30 12 Free French Forces Aid In Egyptian Operations GEN. DE GAULLE'S MESSAGE Cairo, Sept. 29. "AFFICERS and soldiers of the Free French forces, you are resuming: the fight against the common enemy on the side of our allies. I am certain you will cover the Tricolour with glory. Vive la France."Reuter - 148 words
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Article129 1940-09-30 12 Cairo, Sept. 29. rviDENCK of the stiffening of Italian demands on Syria is provided m reports reaching here. It is stated that the latest de- mands submitted to the French authorities m Syria include: (1) The use of Tripoli, Syria, as an i Italian naval base:Reuter - 129 words
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67 1940-09-30 12 Beirut, Sept. 29. AN appeal for greater unity among Lebanese and Frenchmen m the Levant was issued by the French High Commissioner m Syria following what he described as the sad events at Dakar. He stated that all Frenchmen should rally round the nationalReuter - 67 words
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100 1940-09-30 12 Nazi Admission Of R.A.F. Havoc In Reich London, Sup:. 29. AN admission that the R.A.F. raids have paralyzed the work of the Hitler Youth movement m some parts af Gsrmany was made by Goebbels, th* Nazi Propaganda Minister, m a broadcast speech at the opening of the Hitler Youth filmReuter - 100 words
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Article48 1940-09-30 12 Vichy, Sept. 29. FOUR wall- known Rumanians have been placed under strict house aires: for "sscret agitaticn," says a Bucharest telegram to the Havas agoncy. They include General Argeseanu, a I former Prime Minister, and former ministers of war. Justice, communication and propaganda. Reuter.Reuter - 48 words
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45 1940-09-30 12 New York, Sept. 29. 'IF I am elected, I pledge a new world. i We rromise an effective expanding and impregnable democracy," said Mr. Wendell Wlllkie, Republican candidate for the Presidency, addressing in 1 Republican state convention here to-day.45 words
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178 1940-09-30 12 Cairo, Sept. 29. AN R.A.F communique issued here last night states: "Yesterday an R.A.F. bomber formation attacked Giarabub fort. Many direct hits with high explosive and incendiary bombs were scored. A large cloud of black smoke followed a hit on one building.Reuter - 178 words
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58 1940-09-30 12 Chinese Waiting To Enter Indo-China Chungking, Sept. 29. CHINESE troops are at present inside Chinese territory on the border, though it is believed they will enter Indo-China at ai opportune time. An earlier Shanghai message stated that the Chinese Government had decided to order the entry of Clilneso troops IntoReuter - 58 words
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417 1940-09-30 12 U.S. MAY ENTER THE WAR BY THE SPRING IF NOT EARLIER Increased Aid To Britain China And Better Relations With Russia New York, Sept. 29. "TO-DAY'S developments have strengthened the belief ok well-informed quarters that the United States may be m the war by the spring, if not earlier," states417 words
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460 1940-09-30 12 A "New Suicide Club Prospectus" More Comment On Axis- Japan Agreement London, Sept. 29. COMMENTING on the new German -Italian Japanese military pact, The Sunday Times says: The alliance is, of course, primarily aimed at America. Japan hopes it will deter President Roosevelt from action in the Pacific. Germany andReuter - 460 words
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Article58 1940-09-30 12 GLASGOW STEAMER TORPEDOED SUNK London, Sept. 29. ONLY one of the crew of the Glasgow iteamer Sulatria, 5 800 ton.s, ni lost when the steamer was torpedoed by a German submarine last Wednesday morning without warning. The ship sank uuifkly and the survivors drifted for 24 hours m IMeboaM beforeReuter - 58 words
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Advertisement95 1940-09-30 12 <@ttetial and ptivate toad* SS^iPI bt Concrete for road building is Increasing rapidly m all corners of the earth. The advantages of low initial cost and maintenance charges, durability, safe surface for motorists, etc., hava ma J e concrete the recognised constructional material for all types of traffic. Whether it95 words
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