The Straits Times, 1 October 1940
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Title Section47 1940-10-01 1 The Straits Times lESTABUSHED NEARLY A CENTUBY] SINGAPORE, 140 CECIL ST. ('PHONE 5471). MALAYANS LEADING NEWSPAPER— LARGEST NET SALES KUALA LVMPJfk 25 JAVAJKT. CPHONjn6B3). 6 PAGES SINGAPORE, TUESDAY, OCTOBER 1, 1940. PRICE 5 CENTS?. The Straits Times 16 PAGES SINGAPORE, TUESDAY, OCTOBER 1, 1940. PRICE 5 CENTS47 words
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Advertisement269 1940-10-01 1 Try MIEN CHONG TAILORING Just Krcelyed Suit L«nirths. WAIN sill i XL'S In Silk and Wool Also AMERICAN SHA .KSKIN in Tariou* Colours. SI oleman St. Spore. Phone 4816 WA /D X IN oddwoftying This is .iust one of the hundreds of \l -''^ha^^M $0 Wl Ettm' machines normally available269 words
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Advertisement237 1940-10-01 1 FINAL EDTN. i*V ,BN HEUSEN BBfclTMi /SHIRTS COLLARS B^^/^i Lg|#^ f Shirks are made of Fine Woven Poplin Fitted with V> m "Van Heuscn" spcci.il unshrmj^able Neckbands -and B^JilhuK^V" m em Ll^ Double Cuffs. Tne body of the Shiria ¥'$W *<5^ Sft/i M cut oa^ Styl e thus avoiding any237 words
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Advertisement10 1940-10-01 1 ELSIE MARY SINGAPORE CASH SALE SEPT. 30th TO OCT. sth10 words
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Obituary30 1940-10-01 2 Second Lieutenant Donald Lawrence Gardner. R.A.. reported missing and lulled In France In May, 1940, was the eldest son of Mr. ana of Klrbv Hall, H"rton30 words
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Obituary26 1940-10-01 2 FARR.— On 30th September, 1940. at 40 Branksome Road, Singapore, GEORGE FARR, 61 years. The funeral takes plac* at B'.dadari Cemetery at 5 p.m. to-day.26 words
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Article41 1940-10-01 2 Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Cashin and family wL-.h to express their sincere thanks to all relatives and friends who attended the funeral of their son. CYRIL ALOYSIUS CASHIN. as well as those who sent wreaths, aud letters of condolence.41 words
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Advertisement633 1940-10-01 2 {Pie Strait* Intus SMALL APS. M nimum charge $1 far »d^ not exeecdtnt Un«a M*rc th»c font Una* 25 cents per line (Six *ords) Box No. 25 cent* extra. DOMESTIC OCCUSKKNCKS BIRTHS, MARRIAGES. DEATHS. ACKNOWLEDGMENTS. ANNOUNCEMENTS P PC CARDS are charted $3 each per UMertion per Inch. Over I inch.633 words
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Advertisement829 1940-10-01 2 SITUATIONS WANTED ENGLISH LADY with neve al years secre- 1 tarlal and general office crp^rience, seeks 1 position with well established firm. Box No 848. Straits Times. AUSTRALIAN GIRL, ajred 24, seeks post as Nursery-governess. Well-educated, has Jtinlcr University Certificate, and certificates for Home Nursing and First Aid. Pond of829 words
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Advertisement780 1940-10-01 2 BOARD RESIDENCE BEACH HOUSE Sea Front. Best location n Katong. (single and double rooms. Excel- i :ent cuisine. Tennis, garages. Rates mod Phone *****. ENGLISH COUNTRY RESIDENCE (2 Tanglin Hill). Vacant one large sin*".* aid 1 large double room. Both with moden bathrooms attached. Tel. 2478 ON THE SEA. Toe780 words
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Advertisement721 1940-10-01 2 JLOST lost PtKSIAN CAT grey and white. Answers to "Ni::le' please ring up *****. i i PUBLIC NOTICES j THE SOUTH BRITISH INSURANCE CO.. LTD. (Incorporated in New Zealand) NOTICE is hereby given that the Transit J Books of the above Company will be closed from 11th October 1940 to721 words
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Advertisement738 1940-10-01 2 NOTICES AUCTION SALE o( Valuable Freehold, Leasehold Statutory Grant Singapore Properties. To be held at the Sale-room of A. T. EDWARDS CO.. LTD.. No. 11 M"'"' v ri Street on Thursday, 11th October at 2.30 P.M. Lot No. 1. 486 Off Upper Scrangoon Road. Statutory Grant. Aiea 19a. Jr. 31738 words
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Advertisement602 1940-10-01 3 P. 0. BRITISH INDIA AND APCAR LINE. (incorporatea in England) PENINSULA*? ANr ORIENTAL SN CO. UATI PASSENGER AND CARGO SERVICE The best possible services are being maintained by the P O S N Coy from the Straits to their usual ports of call in China. India Ceylon and the United602 words
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Advertisement455 1940-10-01 3 MANSFIELD CO., LTD. BLUE FUNNEL LINE Frequent Sailings to United Kingdom. Dates are net guaranteed all cargo bookings subject to Conference War clauses. WEST E R N AUSTRALIA THE SHORTEST SEA ROUTE AT THE CHEAPEST FARE Regular Services to Fremantle [Perth] via Java by first class passenger ships. Single fare455 words
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Miscellaneous903 1940-10-01 3 Broadcasting TO-DAV SINGAPORE IHL 133S m cs. (225 m.) ZHP1 9.6» m/is (30.96 m.) 2HP3 7.25 m/ci (41.38 m.) ZI1L A ZHP1 6.00 p.m. Modern Mandarin musict; 5 40 pm. News In Cantonese; 6.50 p.m. Modern Mandarin mush, (contd.): 8.10 pm. News in Hokkten; 6.20 p.m. Chinese musiot 6.45 p.m.903 words
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Article106 1940-10-01 4 ANGLO-AMERICAN RUBBER DEAL London Dealers Dislike Direct Purchases (From Our Own Correspondent) London, Sept. 30. MINCING LANE rubber dealers express dissatisfaction at the terms of the Anglo-American rubber purchasing agreement to buy 180,000 tons cf rubber during 1941. The failure to appoint a purchasing! agent in London has led to106 words
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123 1940-10-01 4 New York, Sept. 28 THE great expansion in United States August copper exports to Japan is ascribed entirely to the release of shipping which had restricted July, shipments. The great expansion in exports to Russia was due to the recent relaxation of the United123 words
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Article173 1940-10-01 4 The following are the exchange rates this morning according to the daily circular issueJ by tbe Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation: SELLING London T.T. 3/4 1/18 Lordon demand 2/4 1/16 Switzerland demand 205% New York demand 47 Montreal demand 51 11/16 Batavia demand 88ft Samarang demand 88%. Calcutta, Bombay173 words
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444 1940-10-01 4 AROUND THE MARKETS Petaling Tin And Raub Gold In Good Demand (By Our Financial Correspondent) Singapore, Oct. 1. 1*HE share market yesterday generally was not so active but all sections continued firm. In the tin share section business was confined to the AngloOriental companies having a market in Australia. Tongkah444 words
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Article105 1940-10-01 4 Tuesday, Oct. I, noon. Bayers Setter* Prices °rtec* No. IX H.S.S. Spot loose) Wl% 37! i No IX K.S.S. f.a.j. In cases Oct. sellers option 38 38 hi G.fr.A.Q. K.S.S. f.o.b. In bales Oct. sellers option 36'{. M% KA.<{. K.S.S. f.o.b. in bales Oct. sellers105 words
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54 1940-10-01 4 Cairo, Sept. 30. LARGE tin ore deposits estimated by Egyptian expercs at some 500,000 tons have been discovered in the neighbourhood of Kossier, on th° Red S a coast. The Under-Secretary for Finance declared that these mines should produce about 15,000 tons ofReuter - 54 words
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Article78 1940-10-01 4 Washington, Sept. 30. IN lending Brazil $20,000,000 for the construction of a modern steel plant the Export and Import Bank officials plainly indicated the abandonment of the large-scale cartel plan for LatinAmerican surpluses The Bank is now willing to assist the Latin- American countries to78 words
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78 1940-10-01 4 London, Sept. 30. IRON ore supplies have been remarkably well maintained in spite of the closure of Scandinavia and France. Cargoes are -regularly arriving froir Spain and North Africa and wide supply areas are being tapped. Home ore output has risen 50 per cent,Reuter - 78 words
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106 1940-10-01 4 NEW TIMES FOR DUTCH HINDUSTANI BROADCASTS The BB.C. has changed the time of its commentary in Hindustani which is relayed by the Singapore station. This commentary now starts at 9.20 pm, local time (instead of 9.30 pm.) and continues until 9.50 p.m. Thus the period of the Hindustani broadcast is106 words
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Article116 1940-10-01 4 MR. Justice Manning, now Puisne Judse in Singapore, will take the place of Mr. Justice Laville in Johore I when the latter goes on leave shortly. It is understood, however, that Mr. Justice Manning will not 50 up to Johore until the arrival of Malaya's116 words
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Article82 1940-10-01 4 THERE is a tremendous amount of "war preparedness" going on in America, declared Commander A. C. Thomas the first naval attache to the American Legation in Thailand who arrived in Singapore yesterday. The talk about war is akin to that of baseball talk, he said, as82 words
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101 1940-10-01 4 THE sequel to a fatal accident in Kallang Road eavly on the morning of Sept. 22 in wtrch two cars were involved, was mentioned again in the Singapore traffic court" yesterday. A Hokkien named Chua Whye Lee against whom there are four charges, was stated101 words
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Article22 1940-10-01 4 London, Sept. 30. United Stales s^eel shipments to the United Kingdom are estimated now to be averaging half a million tons monthly.22 words
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Article172 1940-10-01 4 Plan Almost Certain To Go Through 'From Our Own Correspondent) London, Sept. 30. F' now seems certain that the plan to erect a tin smelter in the United States will be carried through is the opinlcn of the Financial N^ws. Thli Journal says that "the most remarkable aspec,172 words
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99 1940-10-01 4 London, Sept. 30. IN the lirs., Elx months of the current financial year Great Britain's to*al ordinary expenditure ,ias reached the colossal figure of, £1,G10,135.000, compared with only £562,000.0C0 in the correspondinj period cf 1939. Toial ordinary revenue in the past six months is £452,000,000 accordingReuter - 99 words
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Article121 1940-10-01 4 Rice quoted per koyan 10 plcals Otliet enmtnoditirs quoted per picul .vn.pt where olhcrvUe stated. Singapore, Oct. 1, noon. Buyers Seller: Gambler 7.75 Hamburg cubs tl3.00 Java Cube $12.50 Pevvet White Muntofc $11.75 White $11.25 Biack 6.25 Coma Mixed $2.2o Sun Dried $2.5C Saaa Flow No l121 words
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Article262 1940-10-01 4 THE following donations to The War Fund are recorded to-day S Straits Steamship Co.. Ltd. 50,000 Mr. and Mrs. G. A. Potts 3.000 T. W. T. Bangs, Manager, Kuala Pergau Rubber Plantations, Ltd., ITlu Kcl&ntan collection from the Malay small-holders in ibe Mukims of Suetong262 words
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Advertisement466 1940-10-01 4 ■MHMWVg c«»e, cooUiot two piec« Gilletta rtxor, thrtm Bhi« Mr *6tjl^^No. 44 9ft t CompriM* Gillette raior, three Bla* jBfe^MJM V Cillette blades to plated j^^Wl •heath, the whole contained jj^K^afc i° colourful leatherette* tI^(P?OS covered metal case, of tit* BBP^-'O^IS^P ocular po^ket-rditino ryi»e. Therr'* only one real test of466 words
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Advertisement133 1940-10-01 4 WAKE UP YOUR LIVER BILEWkWat CaWI-AaJ Y«-'Q l*» f 0«t ci Be 4 EH! JTm »4 UpM ".jut liver should pour out two pints I liquid bile into your bowels daily. If this bila is not flowing f reeiy. your food doesn't digest. It just decay* in the bowels. (Us133 words
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Article331 1940-10-01 5 London, Sept. 30. HTHK Stock Exchange to-day was generally rteady though trading was quiet. Giltedged fluctuated narrowly while among industrials gains and losses were about equal Kaffirs saw small profit-taking.— Reuter. The following are to-day's closing middle cuotatiens. Shares are ol £1 denomination unless otherwise stated: Con331 words
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Article117 1940-10-01 5 i From Our Own Correspondent' London, Sept. 30. following are t;>-day'.; "bid" quol for Fixed Trusts:— s d BritUh Empire "A" net ay Brit Lsh Empire 'B" not ay British Empire Cumulative not ai British Empire C'prehensive not a^. Briti ,h General "A 1 14 0 British General117 words
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Article150 1940-10-01 5 COMMODITIES EXCHANGES 'Prom Our Own Correspondent) London, Sept. 30. PC -mmodity and Excr.Hiifre markets closed m follows t/ltb previous quotations In parenthesis:— RUBBER: Firm. Spot UTid n 7 sd (HS'lrtd 11 lljied) Nov. 1113 16d HTsd (11 lljied ll*d) Dec. ll%d HTud (ll%d ll\d) Jar.-Mar. ll\d ll%d (11 9]16d ll%d)150 words
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Article132 1940-10-01 5 Mails close at the General Post Office as follows TO-DAY i Adca surface 2 •vm. Ceylon surface 2 p.m. Egypt surface 2 p.m. Great Britain etc surface 2p.m. India (West) surface 2 p.m. TO-MORROW Australia air 5 p.m. I Japan surface 1p.m. Java air 10.30 a.m.132 words
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Article320 1940-10-01 5 lanwd t>y the Malayan Sh; iaret brokers Associat tion. Singapore, Sep! 30. Books u^u,, Olttdend Close ra Idris Hyd 2',i% int. less tax Hongkong Tin 12^% int. less tax Ayer Hitam Tin f£% int. less tax Kent 5r e less tas K. L. Tin Is. No.320 words
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1286 1940-10-01 5 MONDAY. SEPT. 3». 1949: 4 P.M. MINING Bayers Sellers Ampat Tin (4s) 3s IVid 3s 7ftd Austral Amal (5s) bs 3a 5s ltd Austral Malay (£> 33s 6d 35s 6d Ayer Httam (£s> 19s 20s C.I. Ayer Weng ($1) .85 1.00 Bangrln Tin l&t 3d1,286 words
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Advertisement64 1940-10-01 5 mß&^mFui&i^jm W-tim*. a,,, B f'i mi Vat I tH^SbIl TURF \j \"^^J^Hnf?lpJif*^*^^^iir~^^^3B^B^^g| V *****^^^£&p^ A ft to ths palate, as rich in flavour a» old wine. that hh W TURF Cigarettes taste becauw th«f T ar# mad- irom wo% p Virginia Tobacco. They Cork Tipped and Plain Of smoked everywhere,64 words
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Advertisement373 1940-10-01 5 Beauty Expert LOSI 26lbsUCLYFAT f~~J| I TheM who dctir* to be S^ f Ti »ctive and hemlthy must tout IB^^^^kK «n»nit cxcntfTO tu. And to o* W]fi woman can fataen be sre»t«t ■4 h«n<lif«p or trmfrdy than to tha B9| WS?^ Beauty Eipert. Read what Mia, Id Conine fivring* a373 words
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Advertisement516 1940-10-01 5 THE MERCANTILE BANK OF INDIA (TRUSTEES) LIMITED. Guaranteed and controlled Dy THE MERCANTILE RANK OF INDIA LIMITED The Company which is incorporated in the S.S. and registered as a Trust Company, undertakes the following duties: EXECUTOR OR TRUSTEE OF A WTLL ADMINISTRATOR OF ESTATE OF DECEASED PERSON TRUSTEE CF A516 words
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Miscellaneous79 1940-10-01 5 TIDE TABLES SINGAPORE ro-dav H. W. 10.25 a. tB. 9 ft.; 10.34 p.m. 9.9 ft. I-. W. 4.14 a.m. 1.6 ft.; 4.21 p.m. 2.2 ft. To-morrow H. W. 10.56 a.m. 94 ft.; 11.17 p.m. 10.2 ft. L. W. 4.49 a.m. 1.5 ft.; 4.57 p.m. 1.5 ft. Thursday, Oct. 3 H.79 words
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Advertisement285 1940-10-01 6 FOR A GOOD LAUGH THE PRESENT PROGRAMME AT THE ALHAMBRA IS HARD TO BEAT. —MALAYA TRIBUNE TODAY 3.15, AI UAIWIRI9A 6.15 9.i5 p.m. MLnnlfßPlifl RKO Radio Pictures Present WALT DISNEY'S All-Technicolour Cartoon Programme fALL NEW FEATURES j Njjßf]^L BIGGER BETTER \^<^| The world's best i\o) loved Stars t Presented with285 words
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Advertisement219 1940-10-01 6 The Year's best "Yeller !H! H Advice to Those about to get married As read and acted on "40 LITTLE^MOTHERS" J&3 Don't be a TB^ Wallflower yf V LEARN TO V»^ DAMCE! Private tuition by C. C. LOON with Qubk Methods. Beginners are GUARANTEED to dance correctly within 3 HOURS.219 words
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Advertisement180 1940-10-01 6 ACCLAIMED BY k PACKED MIDNIGHT PREMIERE SATURDAY LAST OPENING TO-DAY I CAPITOL 4 SHOWS DAILY... 11 A.M.- I Wf^ r Vfa 3.15—6.15 9.15 FILMED IN GLORIOUS TECHNICOLOR j* THE MOST GLORIOUS ADVENTURE PICTURE^EVER MADE! ■Jpr lcr**n Ploy by lourtnc* Slallingt and Talbel J«nning» Jf WCTl I C^^^ jr^^W* *fdxt»* by180 words
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340 1940-10-01 7 Three-Hour Attack By R. A.F. Causes Many Big Explosions Fires London, Sept. 30. FIFES followed by explosions visible from aircraft 60 miles away marked a heavy attack on an oil refinery and storage plant at Magdeburg, carried oat last night by Royal Air ForceReuter - 340 words
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Article95 1940-10-01 7 Rome, Sept. 30. AN air attack on a Royal Navy squadron near the Egyptian coast is reported in to-day's Italian war communique. It is claimed that a torpedo-carrying aircraft struck a battleship astern, causing the battleship to come to a dead stop and be immediately surrounded95 words
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59 1940-10-01 7 Jerusalem, Sept. 30. FOR the second time within a week Italian aircraft failed to penetrate the Haifa ground defences when at nDon yesterday they at;empted their tenth raid since Italy entered the war. Most of the bembs fell on wasie land or sea. TenReuter - 59 words
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Article43 1940-10-01 7 Cairo, Sept. 30. THERE is a possibility that Egypt will place an embargo on cotton exports to Japan as a result of the pact between Japan and the Axis powers according to the Cairo newspaper AlMisri. Reuter.Reuter - 43 words
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87 1940-10-01 7 London, Sept. 30. /CONFIRMATION of the belief that five officers and some men of the crew of 33 of the British submarine Shark, presumed lost in July, are prisoners of war, is provided by two letters from the Commander, Lieut. Commander P. N.Reuter - 87 words
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56 1940-10-01 7 Lisbon, Sept. 30. ALL mail from Portugal to Brazil and from Brazil to Portugal will in future be routed via New York. This follows a decision by Portuguese and Brazilian shipping companies who. In order to avoid delays occasioned oy the imposition of British control,Reuter - 56 words
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29 1940-10-01 7 Madrid, Sept. 30. •TELEPHONIC communication be1 twe-n Spain, the Argentine and Peru, which was suspended since the civil war, is being restored to-day. Reuter.Reuter - 29 words
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Article98 1940-10-01 7 London, Sept. 30. P"GYPT ra Jicr than Lcndon may now be the key to the future, says The Times, after ponting out that German pressure on Japan and Spain represent that threats in the background are likely to become acute only in the eventReuter - 98 words
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140 1940-10-01 7 London, Sept. 30. J^ NEUTRAL observer commented on the fact that the famous week-end habit of the British has now been turned to new purpose. He had noticed that a large number of Londoners of every class had travelled out of London to quieterBritish Wireless - 140 words
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Advertisement247 1940-10-01 7 RAFFLES HOTEL to-night DINNER DANCE (informal) 8 p.m. to midnight CABARET ATTRACTION MIMI JOSE Dinner $3.00 Non-fliners $1.00 TO-MORROW BOOK YOUR TABLE for the "WEAR A SMILE" BALL and SPECIAL CABARET in aid of the "BUY A BOMBER' WAR FUND. TICKETS $2.00 THE "BUY A BOMBER" DANCE HOSTESSES 50 cents247 words
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1156 1940-10-01 8 The Straits Times SINGAPORE, TUESDAY. OCT. 1, 1940. (394th Day Of The War.) $4,190,172 Thanks to an unexpected but most gratifying spurt in the past week, the Colony War Fund is more than maintaining its average of a million dollars a month. As it enters upon the fifth month of1,156 words
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72 1940-10-01 8 Tangier, Sept. 30. Following the Dakar episode, the authorities here are tightening their control over all people suspected of being hostile to the Axis Powers. It is learned that 26 British subjects have been ordered to leave Casablanca for the interior so that theyReuter - 72 words
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Letters To The Editor
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Letter319 1940-10-01 8 Views Of A Frenchman In Malaya To the Editor Zt the Straits Times. Sir I have read your leader under the heading "Little Gentlemen" a.nd. as a Frenchman, completely agree witii you One can see from the failure of the Dakar landing that General de Gaulle did not meet319 words
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Letter259 1940-10-01 8 "Tuan Ayam" To Open A Practical Farm To the Editor of the Straits Times Sir— Further to my letter on the matter of Mr. Letondu's work for the benefit of the poultry rearer in the kampongs, I am now In a position to say that this gentleman is259 words
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Letter145 1940-10-01 8 Views Of A Britisher In Sumatra To the Editor of the Straits Times Sir,— To many Britishers in Sumatra who read your paper, the attitude of the public of Malaya towards Income tax, is extraordinary. "Observer," in his letter published In your paper of Sept. 28, says:—"Whatever form145 words
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Letter107 1940-10-01 8 Te the Editor n/ the Straits Times Sir,— I am, like "Inconspicuous" and a good many other people who bought tickets on the night of the "Buy a Bomber Ball," very dissatisfied over the whole affair; and Mrs. Church's answer in to-day's paper does not satisfy me. If107 words
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Letter328 1940-10-01 8 Conscription Of Wealth "Within Limits" To the Editor of the Straits Times Sir,— With reference to the letter headed A Slick One," which appeared In your paper yesterday, your correspondent. "R" has expressed, in the matter of what we should do to stop the Malayan governments from imposing328 words
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Letter233 1940-10-01 8 Mr. Gardiner's Holiday At An End To the Editor of the Straits Times Sir, Coulc" you find space to publish my acknowledgment of Mr. Day's cpen letter?— Yours, etc., V. GARDINER. Singapore, Sepi. 28. Dear Mr. Day, On reflection, I realize there is much truth in what233 words
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Letter106 1940-10-01 8 "Secret Weapon" That Costs Very Little To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir— "Garden Plot Holder" suggested that Boy Scouts, the Boys' Brigade etc.. should battle against a battalion oi snails. "Goose" recommended a certain type of chemical antidote. I would like to reveal by secret weapon The106 words
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Letter111 1940-10-01 8 Entertainment Allowances, But No Entertaining To the Editor of the Straits Times Sir— In a recent broadcast by the Director of Information the public were advised to cut out extravagant entertaining, although there are few that can afford it these days. But t is strange that, whilst the public111 words
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Letter413 1940-10-01 8 Advice For Critics Of Commercial Morality To the Editor of the Straits Times Sir,— In writing this letter I do not wish to precipitate discussion, but reflection. I read Opinion on Comm°rcial Morality in The Sunday Times with interest and appreciation. And now may I, for a413 words
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Letter248 1940-10-01 8 Local Association And Its Constitution To the Editor of the Straits Times Sir,— Will you or any of your readers kindly enlighten me on a matter of procedure at meetings? I attended the annual general meeting of a local association, where certain constitutional amendments were sought to be effected.248 words
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Letter127 1940-10-01 8 Call Our Enemies By Their Proper Name To the Editor of the Straits Times Sir,— Would it not be a better policy if broadcasters and the Press dropped the word Nazi and called our enemies by their proper name, "the Germans"? At the outbreak of war we were127 words
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Letter44 1940-10-01 8 To the Editor of the Straits Time* Sir —Your correspondent Lex finishes his effusive plaint "I await the deluge." No need for any deluge. The answer is In the heading to his letter "Too Much Yapping. I Yours, etc., BREVITY. Singapore, Sept. 27.44 words
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Advertisement127 1940-10-01 8 Help to beat Hitler. Every Dollar counts. Be Thrifty and Patriotic too. Buy War Savings Certificates. Certificates can be purchased for $15, $75, $150,— 5750. On maturity you get $20, $100, $200, $1,000 (ft 3% Compound Interest Redeemable in Ten Years. Or at any time after the first year with127 words
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Advertisement101 1940-10-01 8 rKE SCIENCE OP lIFE by H. O. Wells, Julian S. Huxley O. P. Wells. What imeant by Life? What are its distinctive characteristics? The Reader of these volumes will not have made the bent use of them, unless Instead of accepting tts Judgments, hi uses them to form his own101 words
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299 1940-10-01 9 2,000 Planes 3,000 Men In Two Months PLAINS FOR INVASION HAVE MISCARRIED BADLY Luftwaffe's Failure To Crush R.A.F. Fighters /GERMANY'S loss of over 2,000 planes and 5,000 men in August and September is a very grave blow to her first-line air strength,Reuter - 299 words
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93 1940-10-01 9 London, Sept. 30. DURING the week ending midnight Sept. 28. it is confirmed that German aeroplane losses were 222 machines in battles over Britain, apart from machines damaged and believed d Btroyed whose loss could not be delinitely confirmed by the careful checkup employedReuter - 93 words
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Article101 1940-10-01 9 Nairobi, Sept. 30. DIRIKAU, in Italian Somililand, was successfully raided for a third time by the South African Air Force on Saturday, states a cemmunique, wh'ch adds tha, adnvnistrativ? buildings were direc.ly hit by heavy end incendiary bombs and some buildings w.'re burn; cut. O.her South101 words
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Article50 1940-10-01 9 London, Sept. 30. THREE French destroyers are report1 ed to have passed through the S rails of Gibraltar into the Atlantic. On? of the destroyers was escorjng two French mr.Tchan.men. All tiie ships w.-nt through the B ra. s wi.hout interference from the pi trcl.— ReuterReuter - 50 words
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Article67 1940-10-01 9 Shanghai, Oct. 1. ■JMIE Japanese officiary confirmed yesterday that the victim of Sunday night's shooting at Kongkew wag a., officer belonging t«> the Japanese army and he is now dead. The incident occurred in the sector patrolled by the Japanrf? naval landing parry wMch is now conductingReuter - 67 words
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53 1940-10-01 9 Shanghai, Sept. 33. A PROMINENT Shanghai Briton. Mr. m, was fatally injured When Ills motor car crashed against a tram In the French Concps.«ion A native of Newcastle the late Mr. Maughr.n came to Shanghai 25 years ago. <>' his sons r.re serving in the53 words
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Article95 1940-10-01 9 Japanese Raid From New Bases Kunming: (Yunnan), Sept. 30. FOREIGN property was severely damaged when 27 Japanese planes, believed to have come from one of the newly-acquired bases in Indo-China, subjected Kunming at noon to-day to the severest raid in the city's history. The Rank of Indo-China was demolished andReuter - 95 words
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310 1940-10-01 9 Big Attacks On German 'Dromes Railways HEAVY DAMAGE AT AMSTERDAM London, Sept. 30. I AST night's R.A.F. attacks on rail communications and centres in Germany were spread over a wide area, states the Air Ministry news service. Railways at Ehrang, Mannheim. Soest and Andoblenz were bombed and fires were startedReuter - 310 words
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137 1940-10-01 9 U.S. WARSHIPS MAY COME TO SINGAPORE Reports Persist In America (From Our Own Correspondent.) London, Sept. 30. IN spite of denials, the supposition persists in informed quarters that part of the United States Atlantic Squadron will proceed to Singapore very shortly, states the New York correspondent of the Daily Mail.137 words
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Article68 1940-10-01 9 Washington, Sept. 30 THE United States Secretary of State. Mr. Cordell Hull, was asked to-day about reports circulating here that the United States contemplates sending warships on goodwill visit to Australia and New Zealand. He replied that no definite proposals had yet been made in connectionReuter - 68 words
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114 1940-10-01 9 Washington, Sept. 30. TTHERE are increasing indications that Britain will re-open the Burma road, it Is believed here. Replying to a question at his Pr^ss conference as to whether the Unit?d States would welcome such a move, the Secretary of State, Mr. Cordell114 words
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133 1940-10-01 9 Suner 's Visit To Rome Only For Courtesy? Madrid, Sept. 30. r seems likely that the visit of sjnor Suner, the Minister of th* Interior, to Rome is mostly for reasons of courtesy as serious talking must already have been concluded at Berlin. Sencr Suner is popularly supposed ,o beReuter - 133 words
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51 1940-10-01 9 Tientsin, Sept. 30. IN the presence of Mr. Oswald White, the 1 British Consul-General and the Japanese army authorities an agreement wad signed this afternoon transferring the rights of management of the telephone services of the British and French Concessions to the Japanese sponsored Tientsin Municipality.Reuter - 51 words
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Article, Illustration41 1940-10-01 9 The Air Ministry announces that the King has appointed Air Chief Marshal Sir Hugh Dowdtng, chief of the Fighter Command, to be Knight Grand Cross of the Military Division of the Order of the Bath.. Reuter.Reuter - 41 words
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Article90 1940-10-01 9 London, Sept.t 30. TRESH Nazi moves to harness the resources of southern Europe to the German war machine are reported by the German wireless last night. A number of trade agreements, It is stated, have been signed with Yugoslavia and they are described as ofReuter - 90 words
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Article99 1940-10-01 9 COALITION FOR AUSTRALIA Melbourne, Sept. 30. fHHE Australian Prime Minister, •1 Mr. R. G. Menzies, is inviting Messrs. Cameron, Curtin and Beasley, respectively leaders of the Country, Labour and Anti-Com-munist Labour Parties, to meet him on Friday to discuss methods of instituting an effective government, following the general elections. Mr.Reuter - 99 words
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73 1940-10-01 9 New York, Sept. 30. THE United States Government to-day filed a suit against 22 major oil companies and the American Petroleum Institute charging them with the unlawful monopoly of price! fixing and conspiracy in violation of the Sherman Anti-Trust Act. The Government asks theReuter - 73 words
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50 1940-10-01 9 Melbourne, Sept. 30. MR Faddcn, the Federal Air Minister, announced that Australia Is producing two De Havllland Moth training planes dally and is now filling overseas orders for training aircraft from surplus home supply. He added that. Win-away output Is already one dally. Reuter.Reuter - 50 words
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Article50 1940-10-01 9 Madrid, Sept. 30. •JHE newly acquired Spanish liner Cabode Homos was blessed at Bilbao yesterday in the presence of the representative of the Minister for Marine and consuls for Argentine, Brazil, Uruguay and Portugal. The liner, owned by the Ibarra Company will run to South America.— Reuter.Reuter - 50 words
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413 1940-10-01 9 London, Sept. 30. LIGUSES on the Kent const were shaken by heavy explosions tonight, when the R.A.F. delivered another big attack on German invasion bases. Brilliant flashes from bursting bombs reddened the starlit sky and the reflection they cast uponReuter - 413 words
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Article353 1940-10-01 9 R.A.F. Drives Back Six Attacks On S.E. England FIGHTERS BAG 47 RAIDERS IN SPITE OF BIG ESCORTS London, Sept. 30. THE German Air Force struck six times to-day towards 1 south-east England and the Bristol area, states the Air Ministry news service, which adds that all the blows werei parriedReuter - 353 words
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Article22 1940-10-01 9 Shanghai. Sept. 30. nAYLIGHT saving time in Shanghai will cease at mid-night on Oct. 12. according to an official announcf ment. Router.Reuter - 22 words
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222 1940-10-01 9 Ac.-Ac. Defences Constantly In Action London, Sept. 30. ■piIE Air Ministry and Ministry of Home Security announcement issued this evening states that th« enemy made four largo scale attack* on south and south-east areas of Britain between dawn and early afternoon to-day and RAF. fighters an«t anti-aircraft defences have beenReuter - 222 words
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Advertisement16 1940-10-01 9 <J| HAV£ \VW ANOTHER Ne > s A L_W£. K.6.&EER H 3^Sr-- J /iff lfrs\ SOLE AGENTS16 words
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388 1940-10-01 10 Another Local Company Helps The War Fund $4,190,172 COLLECTED IN JUST FOUR MONTHS YET another local company has made a handsome donation to The War Fund. To-day it is our privilege to acknowledge a gift of $50,000 from the Straits Steamship Co. Ltd. Messrs. Mansfield Co.388 words
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Article, Illustration14 1940-10-01 10 A Bren gunner of the East Surreys in Singapore firing at a.n imaginary aircraft.14 words
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201 1940-10-01 10 NEW DELHI CONFERENCE Local Delegates May Go By Air [MALAYA'S delegation to the Eastern Group Conference on war supplies will probably leave by air for New Delhi on Oct. 19. The delegation comprises Mr. H. North-Hunt, Registrar-General of Statistics, Mr. W. A. Fell and Mr. Tay Lian Teck. Information which201 words
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Article20 1940-10-01 10 **EN. V/u Teh-chcn, former Mayor of Shanghai and ex-Governor of Kwangtung Province, is visiting Malaya shortly.20 words
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Article26 1940-10-01 10 THE Penang Chamber of Commerce will hold a .special general meeting in Lv wniag Street on Tuesday. Oct. 8. to discuss '.he .'-übie?t of income tax.26 words
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Article139 1940-10-01 10 RATTLE! HOTEL Dinner Dance (Informal) 8 p.m. to Midnight. gvrkkk theatre, geylang They Made Me A Criminal Two In Revolt :\t 7.45 p.m. GREAT WORLD Cabaret: 9 p.m. to Midnight. Globe: Every Other Inch A Lady Missinf? Evidence. Sky: Wives Under Suspicion. hvppv woiti.ii Teochew Wayangs, Operas, Magic Shows139 words
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216 1940-10-01 10 rE Indian Youth League, Singapore, has drawn up an elaborate programme of cslebrations for five days, in connection with the 72nd birthday of Mahatma Gandhi, which falls to-morrow. There will be a vegetarian dinner at thi League premises to-morrow noon and a put/.ic meeting from216 words
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Article152 1940-10-01 10 No Use Of Peaceful Policy In Future Washington, Sept. 30. THERE appears to be some difference of opinion within the State Department regarding future American attitude following AxisJapan pact. While the speech of Mr. Sumner Welles, the Assistant Secretary of State, at Cleveland held the doorReuter - 152 words
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87 1940-10-01 10 New York, Sept. 30. THE immediate sending of a substantial part of the American air force to Britain together with its personnel also light cruisers, destroyers and submarines is urged by MajorGen. John O'Ryan. who has just returned from a trade relationsReuter - 87 words
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Article126 1940-10-01 10 Man Shot Dead By Gendarme <Frcm A Special Correspondent TWO incidents on the Thailand-Indo-China frontier are reported from Bangkok. A French plane is reported to have flown over Thai territory Without permission on Friday last. A Thai air force plane went up and chased it back across the126 words
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Article51 1940-10-01 10 (From Our Own Correspondent) Penang, Oct. I, TTHE death occurred at the General Hos1 pital, Penang. yesterday evening of Mr. Saw Oh Peng, the well-known merchant of Kuala Lumpur and Singapore. It is understood that his body will be conveyed to Singapore for burial on51 words
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Article42 1940-10-01 10 Mr. Cla.son Aldridge, the United States Consul for Singapore returned yesterday after five months' leave in America, with his wife. With him when he arrived was Mr. Austin Brady. United States Consul for Rangoon, who Is returning to Burma after home leave.42 words
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689 1940-10-01 10 London, Oct 1. IN a statement which he has issued on the anniversary of the capture of Warsaw by the Germans, the Polish Minister of Information (Prof. Stronski) compares the ruthless and systematic destruction of the Polish capita! by the Germans after its defencesBritish Wireless - 689 words
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Article, Illustration46 1940-10-01 10 Some of the visitors to the Singapore Malay Schools Exhibition of Work held at the Kota Raja Sa'tooZ. All the articles for sale have been made by Malay schoolboys and schoolgirls.. The prizes for the best in each class will be distributed to-day.46 words
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Article338 1940-10-01 10 Tokio, Oct. 1. CEVEN out of the 15 British residents in Japan who were arrested in connection with alleged espionage on July 27 have been indicted and found guilty of a violation of the Military Secrets Protection law, the Fortified Zone law, the Army Penal Code,Reuter - 338 words
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Article41 1940-10-01 10 A NUM3ER of Free Frenchmen from Shanghai are now in Singapore on thetr way to London to join General de Gaulle's free forces. It is understood that a few free Frcncnmen from Saigon wno ar» also In Singapore will accompany them.41 words
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Article409 1940-10-01 10 Help Necessary For Private Enterprise (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Oct. 1. "IF the Government could dewsa means whereby those In need could be assured of a helping hand In their ventures, I submit the aay will not be tar off when *7c can boast or409 words
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Advertisement17 1940-10-01 10 (Advertisement of The Ccncral Electric Co.. Ltd.. of England. "Magnet House." Singapore J W.r .S. 2S3A «ra17 words
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Article, Illustration26 1940-10-01 11 A striking study of some of the R.A.A.F. planes on an aerodrome in Malaya. (Other pictures and story in P. 16)26 words
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Article330 1940-10-01 11 Farewell Party By Diocese IK/ARM tributes to the Bishop of YY Singapore, the Rt. Rev. B. C. Roberts, and to Mrs. Roberts, for (heir work during 13 years in Malaya, were paid at a presentation by members of the Parish and Diocese at St. Andrew's School330 words
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Article25 1940-10-01 11 rIE Band of the Straits Settlements Police will perform on Thmrday at Katong Pork at 5.30 p.m. under the direction of Mr. J. C. Hitch.25 words
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Article856 1940-10-01 11 False Entries Made In Cash Books Alleged ALLEGATIONS that he had made false entries involving five-figure sums in the cash books of Boustead and Co., Ltd., and that he had misappropriated, on his O'vn confession, more than $80,000, were made against Ong Soo Keng> former chief856 words
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Article23 1940-10-01 11 Rev. Sydney Buckley, headmaster of Ivanhoe Grammar School, Melbourne, Is at present touring Malaya. His Itinerary Is in an advertisement on another page.23 words
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160 1940-10-01 11 GOVERNOR TO RETURN SOON Term Of Office Extended IT Is announced by the Colonial 1 Office that the term of office of Sir Shenton Thomas, Governor and Commander-in-Chief of the Straits Settlements and High Commissioner for the Malay States which would normally have expired this year has, with the King's160 words
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Article142 1940-10-01 11 rr«HE serious view taken by the authorities of infringements of the motor-car lighting restrictions during black-outs in Singapore was stressed yesterday in the Traffic Court when the magistrate, Mr. C. H. Whitton, dealt with eight summonses. "It is essential for the motoring public to comply142 words
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Article130 1940-10-01 11 APPLICATIONS for enrolment in the Singapore Local Defence Corps can now be received, it is officially announced. A form of application can be obtained from the office of the Commissioner, Local Defence Corps, Old Supreme Court, Singapore. (Telephone No. 4572). Those who have a!ready sent in130 words
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Article144 1940-10-01 11 AN assault on a Sikh watchman in May last had a sequel at the Singapore Assizes before Mr. Justice Manring yesterday, when two men, Jajat Singh and Bawa Singh, were on trial lor murder. Opening the case 'oi the prosecution. Mr. GrilFth-Jones. Crown Counsel,144 words
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Article30 1940-10-01 11 rE death occurred yesterday at 41, Branksome Road, Singapore, of Mr. George Farr, aged 61. The funeral will be held at Bidadari Cemetery at 5 p.m. to-day.30 words
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226 1940-10-01 11 NONF of the Queen's scholars will leave Malaya this year. They will i stay here until conditions Improve to permit of their travelling to England tor the special courses, they have elected to study. Of the three 1939 scholars, two of them have chosen226 words
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281 1940-10-01 11 AN appeal "on behalf of 10,000,000 Chinese residing in south-eastern Asia has been made to the British Government by the Federation of China Relief Funds, whose headquarters are in Singapore, for the reopening of the Burma Road. Cables were sent yesterday to Mr. Winston281 words
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Advertisement107 1940-10-01 11 flatter your palate with "AEY'^&r o^*~ *etfh3frio» C^V--— !j)' Takes us place alongside the best French Brandies. Carefully matured under strict Government supervision in thi largest wine cellar in the world, the Co-operative Winegrowers Association of South Africa, releases a guaranteed 10 year old brandy which, now available, is destined107 words
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Advertisement255 1940-10-01 11 SotoiM) EVERY rWRNISHIIKiNEW FURNISHING FABRICS We have just received from England a new and wide choice of modern fabrics suitable in texture and design for all forms of furnishing. These new fabrics are inexpensively priced and make up into attractive curtains, cushions, settee mattresses and general upholstery. FOLK WEAVES BROCADES255 words
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422 1940-10-01 12 Vital Interest In Survival Ot Britain Order In Far East New York, Sept. 30. PI an editorial headed We cannot remain indifferent," the New York Herald-Tribune, commenting on the Axis-Japan-ese alliance, writes "If the United States in any way ac> ceded to thisReuter - 422 words
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Article68 1940-10-01 12 Chicago, Sept. 30. A resolution in favour of an "absolute and complete" embargo, on food and military supplies to Germany, Italy and Japan was adopted here by the administration council of veterans of foreign wars. The resolution also declared that the United States Government "shouldReuter - 68 words
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277 1940-10-01 12 To Ring Russia With Powerful Enemies "SECRET DESIGN" OF NEW PACT London, Sept. 30. HTHE Italo-German-Japanese pact, says The Times, is "recognized in American circles as being directed mainly against the United States. "The tone of the Japanese is for the moment more cautious than their Nazi and Fascist associates,Reuter - 277 words
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64 1940-10-01 12 New York, Sept. 30. r[E well-known American journalist, Mr. Wyihe Williams, broadcasting to-day stated that he had been informed that Kibbentrop, the German Foreign Minister, left Berlin in great haste for Moscow yesterday in his own plane. Mr. Williams added he understoodReuter - 64 words
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Article405 1940-10-01 12 Neutrality Polic\ Unalterable Moscow, Sept. 30. HPHE Soviet Government was in- formed by the German Government of the impending conclusion of the three -power pact before it was published, says the Pravda today in the first public reference to the pact. The Pravda adds thatReuter - 405 words
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Article131 1940-10-01 12 Two British Ships Torpedoed St. John, Newfoundland, Sept. 30. EIGHTY-SEVEN survivors of the two Glasgow freighters Blairangus, 4,409 tons, and Elmbank, 5,156 tons, torpedoed in the Atlantic, arrived here in a little tramp steamer today. The sailors stated on landing that the Germans shelled theirReuter - 131 words
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Advertisement584 1940-10-01 12 Special Offers For Ladies FROM SEPT. 30™ TO OCT. 12™ We are clearing from our Ladies Dept. Oddments in Under-wear. Corsets. Laces, Floilncings, Hosiery, Scarves. Handbags Fancy Trimmings. also LADIES SHOES Oddments and discontinued ranges from $2.50 per pair. Coloured Suede: Navy White. Brown White from $5.00 per pair. White584 words
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Advertisement739 1940-10-01 12 FHIENDLESS AMONG FRIENDS! I (grand place,this! j&w full of charming j/wm m wl girls -decent s— 1 wm m chaps too. standoffish hf |r}- s ~j^ lot, i call m W J THEM. Tflj ALL RIGHT jijsi WHAT I WHEN YOU Jl CANT 00 EVERY V J GET TO KNOW739 words
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338 1940-10-01 13 Axis-Japan Agreement Fails To Arouse Enthusiasm In Madrid Madrid. Sept. 30. IF Berlin ever had serious hopes that Spain would soon 1 enter the war, they have been falsified. This prevailing opinion here is corroborated by the stereotyped form of the official338 words
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Article133 1940-10-01 13 Basle, Sept. 30. 1*HE Berlin correspondent of the Basle newspaper National Zeitung reports that an important diplomatic event is expected to take place shortly in Rome and adds that it will primarily concern Italy and Spain. Count Ciano, the Italian Foreign Minister, will be theReuter - 133 words
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86 1940-10-01 13 ACCORDING to the Moscow wireless, the Norwegian Press has published a decree of the R^ich Commissar dissolving all political organizations in Norway except the National Union party. Heavy penalties are inflicted on anyone carrying on the work of the banned parties. The Germans have arrestedReuter - 86 words
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Article35 1940-10-01 13 Calcutta, Sept. 30. THE goodwill mission from Thailand arrived here to-day. The members are remaining in India till the middle of October as guests of the Government of India. Reuter.Reuter - 35 words
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43 1940-10-01 13 Tokio, Sept. 30. rIE investiture of Mr. Zembci Hortklri as the Japanese Ambassador to Italy took place this morning In the presence of the Emperor. The Prime Minister. Prince Konoye, assisted at the function. Eastern News.43 words
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Article42 1940-10-01 13 Tokio, Sept. 30. A communique Issued by Imperial headquarters announces that Major-General Sumlta, director of the heavy artillery school and formerly military attache in Paris, has been appointed chairman of the Japanese "inspectorate" in French Indo-China, replacing Major-General Nishihara.— Reuter.Reuter - 42 words
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Article35 1940-10-01 13 Berlin, Sept. 30. 'THE Italian ministry of corporations to-day deeresd that olive oil, butter, bacon and lard will be rationed in Italy from co-mcrrcw, says a Rome dispatch to the official German news agcn?y.— Rcuter.Reuter - 35 words
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Article128 1940-10-01 13 New York, Sept. 30. THE Axis-Japan pact's attempt at intimidation is so obvious that it is bound to fail," says the New York Times. The American people see all the more clearly the immeasurable importance of a British victory,'' continues ths newspaper, when three predatoryReuter - 128 words
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Article38 1940-10-01 13 New York, Sept. 30. THE American corr-mittee for defence of British homes has suggested that all small arms confiscated by the police throughout the United States should be handed over to Britain to help in home defence.— Reuter.Reuter - 38 words
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Advertisement333 1940-10-01 13 I Look femuiwd /\L/ Revived appetites, improved digestions when you keep a bottle of H.P. Sauce on your table. This mellow yet piquant fruit sauce adds so much to the enjoyment of eating. A drop in your soup makes it extra-delicious a little with meat, poultry or fish makes a»simplc333 words
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Advertisement461 1940-10-01 13 **k£f%€ NOW STOPPED fOLtr* OVERNIGHT \j^o^^ by this new Two-Way Treatment j FIRST AGARGLE WITH T.C.P I i^ THEN A JMALL DOSE OFTX.P. I■ TC^' eve throat soreness and kill the I m_}° counteract feverishness and I I infectinggerms that lodge andmuhiply I J* shivering and drive the Cold or461 words
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Article, Illustration323 1940-10-01 14 NEGOTIATIONS BETWEEN MR. GANDHI VICEROY FAIL Interference With War Effort Not In India's Interests, Says Simla Simla, Sept. 30. ]T was revealed to-day after Mahatma Gandhi's second 1 interview with the Viceroy, Lord Linlithgow, that the negotiations failed to reach any agreement on the question of granting Congress, freedom ofReuter - 323 words
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119 1940-10-01 14 Tokio, Sept. 30. A RADICAL reorientation in Japan's national economy will be put into effect by the National Planning Board soon to meet the Anglo-American economic repr sals over Japan's renewed determination to realize her East Asiatic chain of common prosperity as evidenced byReuter - 119 words
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113 1940-10-01 14 Mystery Deepens In Rumania Arrests Bucharest, Sept. 30. 'THE mystery about Rumania's inten- tions towards the five British subjects arrested at Ploesti last week deepened yesterday when the British military attache here visited the Rumanian military authorities to inquire about the announcement by the police that tneir dossiers have beenReuter - 113 words
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Article201 1940-10-01 14 First One Ready By April, 1941 Canberra. THE first Beaufort airframe manufactured in Australia will be delivered in April, 1941. and thej whole scheme for the production of Beaufort planes will be completed In the first half of 1942. This was announced in a recent reoort to201 words
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517 1940-10-01 14 R.A.F. Has Brought Down One Raider Ev ery 42 Minutes London. Sept. 30 TTHE R.A.F. victories during the past two months meant that they brought down one German plane every 42 minutes. This statement was mads by Major Walter Elliot, deputy assistant adjutantgeneral of the Western Command, at Manchester. ThatBritish Wireless - 517 words
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Article100 1940-10-01 14 NEW PACT DIRECTED AGAINST U.S.? Tokio, Sept. 30. A frank admission that the new pact is directed against America was made by the Press here yesterday afternoon, despite official disclaimers. The Asahi stresses that the pact foreshadows a new era of improved relations between Japan and Russia as the twoReuter - 100 words
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Article147 1940-10-01 14 Japanese Asked To Leave Britain "Nothing To Do With New Pact" Tokio, Sept. 33. A CCORDING to the Domei agency, the Japanese Embassy in London has ordered the 750 Japanese residents in Great Britain to evacuate as soon as possible. The agency states the Japanese Foreign Office was officially advisedReuter - 147 words
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38 1940-10-01 14 Dublin, Sept. 30. THE Eire Department of Defence 1 announces that a British plane made a forced landing near Enniscorthy on Sunday The pilot, who was uninjured, has been interned. Reuter.Reuter - 38 words
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Article32 1940-10-01 14 Bucharest, Sept. 30. MR. Claire Hoilingworth, correspondent of the London Daily Expr"ss, was visited by the Rumanian police and asked to leave the country. The British legation has lodged a protest. Reutsr.Reuter - 32 words
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Advertisement364 1940-10-01 14 jggiii^ PRESERVATIVE OpH3 AND STAIN ..SJ WHITE-ANTS Stocked in: BROWN GREEN— R E D YELLOWBLUE etc. W.P.S. 48S Blood Weakness due to climatic conditions To maintain the vigour of the blood and of the vital functions under debilitating climatic conditions, there is nothing to equal l Phyllosan' tablets The power364 words
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Advertisement57 1940-10-01 14 THE GREAT EASTERN OPTICAL CO. Manufacturing Opticians 275. South Bridge Rd.. Tel. 2164 Established in 1938 Optician C. FAN i55v5V Quality superior. /HM& Workmanship KIM- j #^^H^^^ ranterd M^^M<£i^^L Charges moderate. MKrl^jE*^ Testing free. \tfc2EH TROOKFS GLASSES FROM 94 UPWARDS y vLv aA |l I KOTEX I /3 SIZES l\57 words
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Advertisement207 1940-10-01 14 Qlostbra Jusi a few drops on your brush make your hair mor» beautiful. It keeps the wav» ond curl in, loaves your hair easy to manage, so that it will stay any style you ar« range it. Get a bottle today and note the difference, FOR LUSTROUS HAIR Ml m207 words
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281 1940-10-01 15 Loyals Play In Determined Fashion To Win 1-0 Loyal Regiment 1; S.C.F.A 0. THEIR many moments of indecision in front of goal cost the Chinese valuable opportunities which might have otherwise been turned to good account in their S.A.F.A. first division league match281 words
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Article44 1940-10-01 15 Si»ccer: Challenge Cup, Argylls vs. Police, stadium; East Surrey ttegiment vs. Siong 800 A.A., Chinese High Sohool. Hockey: Singapore Hornets vs. 10th Mountain Battery, t-arrer Park; V.M.C.A. Juniors vs.^ U.A.0.C.. V.M.C.A.; Loyals vs. Singapore Colts H.r.. Farrer Park. Rugby: S.R.C. Trial.44 words
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Article287 1940-10-01 15 15th Field Company ..5; S.C.R.C 2. PLAYING strongly in the first half, at the end of which they led by one goal to nil. the Straits Chinese Recreation Club wi re overwhelmed in the second half by their opponents, the 15th. Field Company, In a hockey287 words
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193 1940-10-01 15 SOME really excellent boxing was seen at the Singapore Police Depot last night when a team of boxers from the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders opposed a team drawn from the Singapore Police in a programme of ten bouts. The Police won six bouts, the193 words
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Article253 1940-10-01 15 DLAYING their first came this season, the Y.W.C.A. and the Girls' Sports' Club's first trams met at hockey on the G.S.C. ground yesterday, the G.S.C. winning by three foaLs to nil. Brilliant goalkeeping Mrs. E. Prugneit saved the Y.W.C.A. from a heavier defeat. Play was253 words
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Article23 1940-10-01 15 |N a Kr.m- of bxciey played at Farrer r yp erday. thp Singapore Colts brrt. t^e 18th Field Ambulance by three i r>ns.23 words
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Article322 1940-10-01 15 i*roci our Own Correspondent). lltm/ Kuala Lumpur, Sept. 30. for Saturday, the first day of the Selancor Turf Club's autumn meeting, are: Horses. Class 1. I)iv. 1, 5) r furlongs Bay Dragon 9.05 Toyman 8 03 Bridge Law 9.03 Crossbow 8 03 Mediation 8.11 Depot 802 Tonroe322 words
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72 1940-10-01 15 TIES in the Commercial Houses' tournament j of the Singapore Badminton As Illation i, will be played off as follows: At 7 p.m. to-morrow, Brinkman Co vs Bousteads. j] At 2.15 p.m., Saturday, Ban Teck Hup Co. vs. Imperial Club (N.AAJM.). At 10 a.m., Sunday,72 words
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Article57 1940-10-01 15 yHE following will represent the.] S.R.C. in a first team game against the Ceylon Sports Club on the padang to-momw: O. C. Aeria: R. H. Bar in, P. F. de 3ouza; P. Neubronner, L. S. Reutens, G. Clarke; L. Hughes, N. Sullivan, A. i Clarke, J. G.57 words
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83 1940-10-01 15 TTIIE Sionr 800 Athletic Associa- (ion is playing a football match against the East Surreys at the Chinese High School ground to-day. Siong Boo's team will be chosen from: Ong Eng Hoe, Lim Ah Soon, Tan Ah Poon, Cheng Ches Fong, Tang Soon Chee,83 words
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Article324 1940-10-01 15 S.R.C. "A" 3. Mt Battery 1. PLAYING a better same than their opponents, the S.R.C. "A" beat the 7th Mountain Battery by three goals to one in a hockey match played on the S.R.C. padang yesterday. The game lacked the sting of an exciting encounter.324 words
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Article292 1940-10-01 15 At The S.C.C. THE mixed doubles handicap final in the S.C.C. autumn lawn tennis tournament played yesterday resulted in Wallich and Mrs Carslaw 15) beating Capt. Russel-Roberta and Mrs. Sewell (—l5) 5—7, 6—2, 6—4. This was the only tie in the tournament played yesterday. The semi-finals of292 words
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Article119 1940-10-01 15 IN a game of hockey played at Pulau Brt .nJ on Saturday, the Royal Engineers, Pulau Brani, beat the Hongkong and Shanghai Bank by three goals to two. The Sappers opened th scoring ten minutes after the start through their right wing Phillips A few119 words
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Article32 1940-10-01 15 IN failing to flsld a team, the Thornycrofts conceded a walk-over to the Singapore Cold Storage in a Business Houses' League match, which was to have besn played yesterday.32 words
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233 1940-10-01 15 From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Sept. 30. A VERY thick mist hung over the Selangor race course this morning when candidates entered for the forthcoming Selangor Turf Club's autumn meeting dd slow work. Among the earliest out were Sullivan's, Fenn's, Hobbs' and Duval's233 words
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439 1940-10-01 15 Murray Sisters Almost Turn Race Into "Family Affair" THE first race for the women's dementi Challenge Cup at the Royal Singapore Yacht Club on Saturday was favoured by perfect sailing weather, just the right amount of wind and not too much sea. The439 words
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Article40 1940-10-01 15 A MEETING of hoocey umpires will be IX held under the auspices of the Umpires' Board of the Singapore Hockey Association at the V.M.C.A. at 6.30 p.m. on Thursday. The points at discussion will be 'obstruction' and 'sticks.'40 words
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Article346 1940-10-01 15 S.C.C. Hockey Trial pOMMENDABLE goalkeepin* by Capt. SearK was a feature of the S.C.C. hockey trial on the padanK yesterday. Colours opposed Whites and won by two goals to nil. Another feature of the game was fine «rL* de f ensive play fa y Hughes-Hallett, Whites346 words
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