The Straits Times, 12 October 1940
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Title Section52 1940-10-12 1 FINAL cum. The Straits Times. {ESTABLISHED NEARLY A CENTURY I SINGAPORE, 140 CECIL ST. ('PHONE S471). MALAYA'S LEADING NEWSPAPER —LARGEST NET SALES KUALA LVMPUR US JAVA ST. ('PHONE *****. 16 PAGES SINGAPORE, SATURDAY, OCTOBER 12, 1940. PRICE 5 CENTS The Straits Times. 16 PAGES SINGAPORE, SATURDAY, OCTOBER 12, 1940. PRICE52 words
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Advertisement178 1940-10-12 1 MIEN CHONG for SMART TAILORING Just Kcxnvrd Suit L m i I h s WAIN SIIIKLL'S In Silk »nd Wool. Also ArtKRICAN SHARKSKIN la variotu colours Si < olrrain St., S'poif. Phone 4516 i Cotvfedetalio» W^ V 4' m to »P« cll L should y .at inC V^nled«*<> li^ t178 words
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Advertisement142 1940-10-12 1 TO FAMILY MEN! You toil all your lives to bequeath a sound estate to your heirs. How often are these intentions destroyed by weak or dishonest executors, and your families reduced to oovertv! Guard against such evils by entrusting your estate to the administration of a skilled and independent organisation142 words
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Advertisement221 1940-10-12 1 \f<^ "FINO" POSSESSES THE BOUQUET OF A TRUE FINO JflUO ROBINSON'S Hb-S^Jl RAFFLES PLACE •SINGAPORE Worlds Best Night-Cap Delicious OVfILTINE If €>W wartime aelimif service planned to saw To avoid waste of petrol jQ^ Z^ required for the active prose- j t wj cution of the war the Company'B delivery221 words
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Advertisement12 1940-10-12 1 ELSIE MARY SINGAPORE nntf KUALA LUMPUR. DRESSES tor all OCCASIONS DRESSMAKING MILLINERY.12 words
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Advertisement639 1940-10-12 2 She Straits Wanes SMALL ADS? Minimum charge $1. far Ml exeeedkMt 4 ■Mr* tfcat tear Mbm 25 cents per line (Six words) Box No. 26 cents extra. IMMtfcSTIC OUCUSBJCNCKb BUtniS, MAJUUAGES DEATHS ACKNOWUtOOMBMTS. ANNOUNCEMKMT8 P.P.C. CAMJ>e u* rfcarffi S3 «Mh per iMtrU— per torh Ortt I lack. 15 «w Itee639 words
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Advertisement761 1940-10-12 2 FOR SALE PEOPLE GOING ON LEAVE! Beautiful European silk Eiderdown blankets. Woolen i Lady's coats and dresses, evening dresses brand new. Write to Box No. 941, S. Times. WARDS AUTOMATIC ELECTBIC REFRIGERATOR 8 cubic feet. Recent Model in perfect condition.. Bargain at $250 cash. Owner leaving, View at 23 Margoliouth761 words
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Advertisement850 1940-10-12 2 BUSINESS PREMISES TO_LEir OFFICES at 1 and 4-A Prince St. and 22 Raffles Place. Apply Koh Chew Kee. 129 Killiney Road. TO LET SPACIOUS BBUOMT ANU AIM T OFFICES, Ist Floor corner of Prince and Ue Soma Street Apply N Reuben A 00. Ltd TO LET Commodious ground floor premises850 words
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Advertisement965 1940-10-12 2 TENDERS SINGAPORE MUNICIPALITY. TENDERS are invited for tbe supply and delivery of unglazed tJbsoil pipes for the year 1941 required for tbe Anti-Mo:qu't > Dept. For particulars, j>ee Municipal Tendn Room. Tenders will close at 12 noon on 28 October. 1940. C. B. GOLDEE, Municipal Secretary. TENDERS JOHORE GOVERNMENT. TENDERS965 words
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Advertisement964 1940-10-12 2 1940 T TENDERS JOHORE GOVERNMENT TENDERS TENDERS are Invited for the supply of Milk, namely:— (1) PuUcream Powdered Mils (il) Sweetened Condensed Milk (ill) Sterilised Natural Milk (lv) Unsweetened Evaporated Milk for all Government Hospitals in the State »i Johore for the year 194 i: Government Hospitals, at Muar, Bat:i964 words
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Advertisement880 1940-10-12 2 BUSINESS CARDS ETC JOIN THE GREEN CIRCLE LENDING LIBRARY Ist FLOOR 18 -r BATTERY Rl> P.O. BOX 34, SINGAPORE. Moderate terms: Special rates OutsUtion Members Cloba and Meases Open Daily: «..'.O A.M. U 6 P.M. Saturdays: $30 AM to 1 PM. MASSAGE HALL MANICURE AND MASSAGE Mr* HARU and Mim880 words
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Advertisement373 1940-10-12 3 SHIPPING ANNOUNCEMENTS P. 0. BRITISH INDIA AND APCAR LINE. Incorporated in England > PKNINSUIAH AND ORIENTAL 8 N Co MAIL PASSENGER AND CAKGO SERVICE The best possible services ore being maintained by the P O S N. Coy from the Straits to their usual ports of call in China. India.373 words
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Advertisement221 1940-10-12 3 (Incorporated la Japan) GENERAL PASSENGER AGENTS FOR CUNARD WHITE STAR LINE. j TO EUROPE VIA AMERICA Through fares to North America to Europe via America and Round lours in the Pacific quoted in L.S. S on application To lalifornia from the Orient via Honolulu s.j NITTA MARU leave H'koni? Oct.221 words
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Advertisement546 1940-10-12 3 MANSFIELD CO., LTD. BLUE FUNNEL LINE Frequent Sailings to United Kingdom. Dates are not guaranteed all cargo bookings subject to Conference War clauses. WKSTERN AUSTRALIA THE SHORTEST SEA ROUTE AT THE CHEAPEST FARE Regular Services to Fremantle (Perth] via Java by first class passenger ships. Single fare $192 (A £28)546 words
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Advertisement253 1940-10-12 3 INSURANCE FIRE- ACCIDENT MOTOR FIDELITY GUARANTEE-MARINE WORKMEN'S COMPENSATION THE LONDON ASSURANCr HONQ KONO FIRE INSCE. CO. LTD PHOENIX ASSURANCE CO, LTD WESTERN ASSURANCE CO EAOLE STAR INS. CO, LTD BRITISH AMERICA ASBURANCE CO GUTHRIE&CO..LTD. Incorporated In 8.8. > SEND A CALL TO UNIVERSAL RADIO HOUSE, 205. Orchard Road. Phone 4967253 words
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Page 3 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous1147 1940-10-12 3 TO-DAY SINGAPORE /HI. 13.33 m ca. (225 m.) ZIIP1 9.60 m/it (30.98 m.) ZHP3 7.25 m cj. (41.38 ml ZHL. ZHP1 ZBPS 12.25 p.m. Teochew musict; 100 p.m. Concert by Keller's Band. Relayed from the Adelphi Hotel; 1.30 p.m. Warning to mariners. Programme Summary and mid-day tin. copra and rubber1,147 words
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829 1940-10-12 4 LOSS RATIO RISES TO 60 PER CENT.: $6,000 TO WAR FUNDS PROPOSING the adoption of the report and accounts at the annual meeting of the Eastern United Assurance Corporation Ltd. yesterday, Mr. Ong Soon Tee, the chairman said: The year that has elapsed since I829 words
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Article311 1940-10-12 4 MALAYA has exceeded her rub- ber export quota at the end of September by 22,501 tons. Figures issued by the Controller of Rubber this morning show September exports at 49,963 tons, compared with an estimate of 49,900 tons furnished earlier this month. The position at the311 words
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Article182 1940-10-12 4 Singapore, Friday. rhe following are cne exchange rates Uili morning according to the daily circular lssue-J by the Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Cort>oratkw— SELLING Louaon I.I. 3/4 i/ie Lordoa demand a/4 1/16 Switzerland demand 202% New York demand 47 Montreal demand 61 11/16 Batavia demand 88% Samarang demand 88%182 words
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411 1940-10-12 4 AROUND THE MARKETS War Loan Advances To £102: Local Shares Quieter (By Ovr Financial Correspondent) Singapore, Oct. 12. nr»HE London Stock Exchange was rather more active yesterday and some of the leading industrials recovered some of the previous day's losses. War Loan advanced to £102 middle, the highest point it411 words
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Article38 1940-10-12 4 New York. Oct. 11. EVERY pound of tin and rubber available in the Netherlands Indies is being purchased by the United States Government for quick shipment, says the HeraldTribune's Washington correspondent. Re liter.38 words
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Article150 1940-10-12 4 COMMODITIES EXCHANGES from Ou* Owd Correspondent) London. Oct. 11. fOMMODITY and Exchange markets closed *s follows with ore\ious Quotations Id parenthesis:— RUBBER: Quiet. Spot 11 13 16d 11 15il6d (11 13;16d 11 15|16d) Nov. 11 %d 12d (UTid 12d> Dec. 11 13 16d 11 15 16d (1113 16d 11 15|16d150 words
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Article110 1940-10-12 4 Rice quoted per koym plcnls. Othei commodities quoted per pica! except where otherwise stated. Singapore. Oct. 11. noon. Buyer* Selten Gambler "g Hambnrg Cube J»t» Cube 3J0 White Muntok f} 1 Whit* Black 6^ °MUed gf» 8un Dried »■*> Saoc nam TJneKft 43.50 ifi?*^ $2.90 $2.90 Sarawak110 words
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Article48 1940-10-12 4 London, Oct. 11. Banks have been instructed to exercise extreme caution, pending an official decision about the blocking of Rumanian funds which, however, are small especially since Rumanian national banks have been reluctant to acquire sterling through the AngloRumanian payments agreement. Rumanians are not making any exceptional withdrawals.—Reuter.Reuter - 48 words
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Article81 1940-10-12 4 F.-'dnv, Oct. 11. noon. Bayers ScDcrc Prtees Tie** He. IX IUS.B. (Spot Ink) 37 i 37* Ne. IX K.B.S. f-*.* i cam October 3t«H M«i ti.F.A.Q. E.S.S t->b. to bate. October 37% 37% K.A.Q. B.S.S f.o.b. Ib bate* October 37% *1% FCTURK QUOTATIONS No. IX81 words
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134 1940-10-12 4 fHE Singapore Amateur Dramatic Commlttee Is shortly to produce another Gilbert and Sullivan opera and the one chosen this time is "The Sorcerer." Not, perhaps, as well known as "The Gondoliers" or "The Mikado," It is nevertheless a delightful example of the Gilbert and Sullivan134 words
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61 1940-10-12 4 London, Oct. 11. \MONG the awards announced to R.A.F. pilots by the Air Ministry is the bar to the D.F.C. for Pilot-Officer Eric Stanley Lock, who hi 19 days, destroyed 15 enemy aircraft. Last month, while engaged on patrol duty over the DoverReuter - 61 words
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Article42 1940-10-12 4 London. The turnover in the tin market was 100 tons. The market opened firm on fair United States overnight purchases at irood prices but reacted on customary hedge sales. After official hours prices rallied and a further 75 tons w,cre traded. —Reuter.Reuter - 42 words
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172 1940-10-12 4 (From Our Owu Correspondent/* Kuala Lumpur, Oct. 12. TTHE derailment of 13 wagcns of a goods train from Singapore to Kuala Lumpur at Sungei Oadut, near Seremban, has prevented passengers and mail from Singapore by last night's mail train from reaching Kuala172 words
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Advertisement339 1940-10-12 4 TENDERS UNITED ENGINEERS LIMITED. (Incorporated In the Straits Settlements^ NOTIGS is hereby given that the Transfer Books of the above Company wtil be cVnwd from October isth to October Mth.. IMO. fcotti days tnctustw. By Order of the Board HAMILTON CAMPBELL Acting secretary TENDER NOTICE TKND.ERS are Invited from approved339 words
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Advertisement143 1940-10-12 4 PUBLIC NOTICES MALAYSIAN TRADERS LIMITED. Our customers are oereby informed that Mr. One Fot Joan has <eft our company and that he Is no longer authorised to negoUaOe any bustnem whatsoever on our behalf Payments of bills will be valid only vnen they arc acknowledged by our official receipts bearing143 words
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Advertisement24 1940-10-12 4 The engagement betweeD Mr. B. LoveH A Mrs. R. Williams announced In the Straits Times of July 36, l»40, has been cancelled. R. Williams.24 words
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Page 4 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous55 1940-10-12 4 TIDE TABLES SINGAPORE ro-dav H. W. 8.33 a.m. 7.8 ft.; 8.21 p.m. ft. L. W 2.06 a.m. 2.6 ft.; 2.38 p.m. 4.1 ft. To-morrow H. W. 9.13 a.m. 8.1 ft.; 9.15 p.m. 8.5 ft. L. W. 2.58 a.m. 2.5 ft.; 3.21 p.m. 3.4 tt. October Sunrise Sunset ajn P-m-12 60855 words
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Article340 1940-10-12 5 London, CXt. 11. AH the Stock Exchange to-day, apart from the sustained easiness of Home rails. fee market, alter hesitation at the opening, developed a better disposition and closed firm under the lead ol gilt-edged. Industrials provided some bright features. Tobaccos being especially favoured. Kaffirs were stronger340 words
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Article349 1940-10-12 5 MAIL AKRIVALS Mails from Great Britain. South and Bast Africa (air) general delivery 9.15 a.m. today. Malls from Great Britain, South Bast Africa (air) boxholdres 5 p.m. to-morrow, general delivery 8.15 a.m. Monday. Mans from Australia and Java (ah*) general delivery 3.3 C p.m. Monday. Air349 words
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1328 1940-10-12 5 PftJODAT, OCT. 11. 1»M: 4 P.M I.MNO Amp«t Tin (4a) 3s 3d 3s 9d Austral Amal (to) 5a 5s 6d Austral Malay (C) SSs 6d 3to 6d Ayer Httam (to) 10a 20s Ayer Wenc (91) 1.00 Bangrto Tin (I i lto M lto 9d Batu1,328 words
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Advertisement187 1940-10-12 5 'imfW UKAN I -S SCO iCH WHISKY famous inSorT^ancf Story, landed Jp^ down in Romance and Tradih'ons frora jflßf ike dim years of lon^a^o like b^%^ GRANT'S SCOTCH WHISKY* it embo&es §gl§j all ttaf is best in ScotfisL Spirit rIRIUM FOR SPARKLING TEETrh y#* a leal jO4f t o dean187 words
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Advertisement893 1940-10-12 5 TENDERS SINGAPORE MUNICIPALITY. TENDERS are invited for the supply of drain-rods made out of yellow Malacca cane and attachments required for the Sewerace Dept. Tenders will close at 12 noon on 34 October. 1940. C. H. GOLDIS, Municipal Secretary. THE PAWNBROKERS ORDINANCE (Chapter 216) imiMUB arsiavttsd far Urn sole rt«ht893 words
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Advertisement259 1940-10-12 5 PER LARGE TUBE Slit does not met lite a sum, boidia; the ha» by arUllckU mitoi, but, br MMtattef the h» to aupmiie natural wim Sold Everywhere. Sole Aleuts. 6WUFT0I LAB03AT0RIES LTD. ato»pw* P»— Ko*i> lumper CITROiN The Car noted for its LOW PETROL CONSUMPTION and GENERAL EFFICIENCY OF SERVICE.259 words
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Advertisement316 1940-10-12 6 James Hilton author of "Goodbye Mr. Chips" Says "Completely Delightful entertainment." 3.15,' 6.15 9.15 p.m. ALHAMBRA Alone in its; class in Fiction, Alone in its heart-wide appeal on the screen! v vur runn r iir a "Drii rriw* [flb 1 HfiUJyM Ep If %Hf BUI It ill j 1 11-Jj316 words
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Advertisement389 1940-10-12 6 POSITIVELY LAST 3 SHOWS PAVILION 3.15 6.15 9.15 I T lIJIVW PAUL ROBESON in the finest role of his career! "THE PROUD VALLEY" DELIGHTFUL ROMANCE! MAGNIFICENT SINGING! SUPPORTED BY GAUMONT BRITISH NEWS. TOGETHER AGAIN AND AGAIN A SENSATION TO-MORROW AT 3.15, 6.15 9.15. 'YES, MY DARLING DAUGHTER' *X *m& f389 words
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Advertisement300 1940-10-12 6 FOLLOW THE CROWDS TO THE POPULAR SHOW: TWO GREAT STARS TOGETHER IN A THRILLING NEW STORY BY JOHN GALSWORTHY CAPITOL TO-DAY.. 3.15 -6.15 -9.15 £!^Shw j^^Httb^ JF IK w -I ■r^B I I m fSE If 1 VIVIEN LEIGH and LAURENCE OLIVIER in PAYS TOGETHER wjth LESLIE BANKS With a300 words
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368 1940-10-12 7 MANY are the ways in which God calls us! Many are the times we give little heed to the call. God calls us to-day through the turmcil and strife. The days In which we live are to many the "last times." To368 words
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1250 1940-10-12 7 CHURCH Or ENGLAND ST. ANDREWS CATHEDRAL.— Sunday, 6.50 a.m. Holy Communion; 7.30 a.m. Matins; 8 a.m. Choral Eucharist; 5.30 p.m. Evensong and sermon. Preacher: The Rev. W. B. Sales. ST. PAUL'S CHURCH, Upper Serangoon Sunday, 8 a.m. Holy Communion; 5.30 p.m. Evensong and Sermon. ST.1,250 words
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Article47 1940-10-12 7 Melbourne, Oct. 11. '■'Hi. Government will hare a majority of two In the new Parliament. The final result has now been announced and the sate of the parties isUnited Australia Party (Government). 21: Country Party (QcTernment), 14; Labour 32; Non-Communist Labour, four Reuter.Reuter - 47 words
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88 1940-10-12 7 Chungking, Oct. 11. MAYOR SIDDIQD of Calcutta will shortly m visit Chungking on a goodwill mission on behalf of 37,000,000 Indian Muslims. The visit was promised by Mohammed All Jirnah, President of the Indian Muslim League, during the recent visit of a Chinese Muslim goodwillReuter - 88 words
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Advertisement324 1940-10-12 7 k 11 i 1 W imi LshKsß 1 ffl vl iifl bJB a L W I A. fPB I *^m TO -MIGHT SPECIAL DINNER DANCE (formal) from 8 pjn. COMPLETE CHANGE OF PROGRAMME MIMI «t JOSE MEXICAN DANCERS OF INTERNATIONAL FAME Dinner $3.00— 800K YOUR TABLE— Non-diners $1.00 RIJSTTAFEL RAFFLES324 words
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Advertisement75 1940-10-12 7 Directed by Dan Hopkins GREAT WORLD CABARET TO-DAY Tt* IK** Dtstti 7.M tt S 9 p.B. to 1.«1 Cabaret items by Joe at His Best Hi Htrta Hula with Miss Alice Jensen Jitterbug with Mies PrMget Beck. Dance Music Marcial's Swing Band. Marcial's Swing Band does not Advertise its popularity.75 words
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Advertisement321 1940-10-12 7 Bo»k Early for II Wh Your Wtek-tod Shew! H II H V Ev#rybod 3.15 6.15 9.15 V BBL^ hauu IjUI4|I4.pJ J¥JJ| Go- Morning Matinee To-morrow PARAMOUNT The Producers of 'TYPKOOr' I U "4^Q present yet another Big Hit Rj A thrilling story filmed in glorious Technicolour! Iflj?^ sr the mi321 words
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Advertisement56 1940-10-12 7 IT'S A SIMM fO MAKE YOU LAU6H. TWO ARRIVALS WEEKLY AGAIN! SINGAPORE -T AIRPORT HOTEL LTD. A Good Hearty DINNER Ensures your Enjoyment For the Rest of the Evening ....Hence the POPULARITY of the (Air-Conditioned) CAPITOL RESTAURANT Where Yon Can DINE More Economically Than At Any Other Place in Town.56 words
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Letters To The Editor
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Letter333 1940-10-12 8 Another "Thanksgiving" Suggestion To the Editor of Uie Straits Times Sir,— This is "Double Tenth" Day, and I want to celebrate it by writing to yoaf But, as I think all anonymous correspondents ought to state what their position is, I wish to say that I am333 words
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254 1940-10-12 8 THE CINEMAS A Patron With Many Grievances To the Editor of the Straits Times Sir,— I would like to protest against the way in which the local cinemaowners treat the dollar patron. One enters a cinema here to be treated, in most cases, with a complete lack of courtesy. One254 words
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271 1940-10-12 8 HARD SEATS Another "Cushion Carrier" Revolts To the Editor of the Straits Times Sir, I have been wondering when I would see a letter in your paper concerning the very primitive seating accommodation provided for dollar patrons in certain Singapore cinemas. I have been a cushion carrier when visiting one271 words
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Letter490 1940-10-12 8 Film Of "Tom Brown's School Days" To the Editor of the Straits Times Sir.— It was most gratifying to recall once more the pleasures of one's Innocent youth and to view the successful filming of "Tom Brown's School Days." How one's memory harks back to and recalls Tom's first490 words
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305 1940-10-12 8 NOIXRSSFOBINBALES Some Clues To A Local Mystery To the Editor of the Straits Times Sir, —After many weary months of research I have, at last, to confess myself baffled. The Singapore Chamber of Commerce preserves its secrets. We are all, alas, only too familiar with the daily broadcast of commodity305 words
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Article73 1940-10-12 8 The Straits Times receives many more letters than can be published in the space available. Accordingly brief concise letters stand a better chance of selection and prompt publication than long ones. Letters exceeding 250 words are unlikely to be published at the present time. When letters are typed, double-spacing will73 words
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Letter932 1940-10-12 8 Vigorous Enforcement Of Old Methods To the Editor of the Straits Times Sir,— The Malaria Advisory Board, FJMLS., has Just issusd advice to managers of rubber estates to lay in m stock of synthetic anti-malaria remedies, especially of Atebrin. There are, I am afraid, many reasons why managers932 words
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Advertisement257 1940-10-12 8 COLUMBIA PORTABLE r A Di.tinctiye Gramophone Prices from $17/- upwards TIE R08IIS0I PUN CO., (S.S.) LTD. Opposite Hew Pimr, Singapore. •4 H. <HI «ult«>. OF SCLAMOOn »iiTw~ hwiMi, jimWwi. Ail -*St\ Sln«U itnt l» j ',hM ud OvMtor !»•«< ip#tWf*f. AJI rw» R««[iH.m Golrf tt n*H»am m»~: t* «h« tat257 words
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Advertisement51 1940-10-12 8 The Salon SALE MONDAY, OCTOBBt 14TH TO THURSDAY, OCTOBER 17TH. MAYNAJUXS BUIJUHNCS r*o-e 4TJ4 11. Battery IM. Don't Neglect Your Vision! H»vr your rye* aelentlfleally ruinintd »nd defect* ypeily corrected by a qnalified ■yecUUst, C. CHONG. Or. of Optometrv Ever bright Optical Co. ts. Oiulia Street Phone 4435. CliARC.ES STRICTLY51 words
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289 1940-10-12 9 Grim Satisfaction In Washington JAPAN'S CHANGED TONE: NO MORE BLUSTERING America Impressed By NX's Will To Resist SINCE the beginning of the week the United States administration has shown by a series of moves that it has no intention of abandoning theReuter - 289 words
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Article378 1940-10-12 9 Legation's Advice f To Britons London, Oct. 12. ITIIE British Legation in Bucharest has advised all Britons who wish to do so to leave Rumania immediately. The British Government has instructed the Legation in Bucharest to y,wo this advice, in view of the uncertain conditions obtainingReuter - 378 words
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Article84 1940-10-12 9 Big Guns In HoursLong Duel Shells Cross Channel In 80 Seconds London, Oct. 12. ORITISH and German shells hurtled across the Straits of Dover in a long-range artillery duel by bright moonlight last night. During the cannonade, which lasted some hours. R.A.F. bombers heavily raided the Oerman gun positions. F^rReuter - 84 words
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Article22 1940-10-12 9 London, Oct. 12. TIE Admiralty announces that the mine-sweeping trawler Sea King has been sunk by an enemy mine. Reuter.Reuter - 22 words
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Article131 1940-10-12 9 Burma Road Has Been Improved Chungking, Oct. 12. THE Chinese made good use of the period during which the Burma road has been closed to increase its transportation capacity, according to the spokesman of the Ministry oi Communications. Ha explained that during the past three months the bed of theReuter - 131 words
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Article136 1940-10-12 9 Bucharest, Oct. 12. IT is learned that the Rumanian petrol authorities have reviewed the position concerning the ban on the export of oil products to Greece. As a result, Rumania has agreed to supply the normal requirements of Greece, provided adequate control is instituted in GreeceReuter - 136 words
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202 1940-10-12 9 Cairo, Oct. 12. CURTHER heavy raids on the Italian bases in Libya and other activities of the R.A.F. commands, from all of which operations British aircraft returned without loss, are detailed in an R.A.F. communique, Issued yesterday, which states that "important military objectivesReuter - 202 words
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89 1940-10-12 9 Aden, Oct. 12. AS a result of the British naval stranglehold the Italians in Eritrea are hard pressed for food, according to an informant recently arrived from Massawa on the Eritrean coast. In an interview with Reuter, he said that food, only obtainableReuter - 89 words
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Article120 1940-10-12 9 German Version Of R.A.F. Raids London, Oct. 12. A NUMBER of German towns are mentioned by the Cologne correspondent of the German news agency in a report to Berlin on the results of bombing attacks by the R.A.F. in Germany on Thursday night. The referencesReuter - 120 words
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Article222 1940-10-12 9 Big Naval Attack Described London, Oct. 12. 'THE naval bombardment at Cherbourg 1 on Thursday night was described yesterday by an R.A.F. pilot who was operating in the area at the same time. Here is his story: "It was like helL I Imagined at first that we must be offBritish Wireless - 222 words
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34 1940-10-12 9 Washington, Oct. 11. THE United States Marine Commis- sion has sold 19 laid-up American merchantmen to British interests for £928,000 it was revealed in Washington to-day— Reuter.Reuter - 34 words
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Article54 1940-10-12 9 Wardha, Oct. 12. <CT*HE Indian Congress Working Committee is now engaged on the question as to what form or shape the struggle, which is inevitable, should take," declared Maulana Azad, the President of the Congress, when the Working Committee adjourned until to-day after a five-and-a-halfReuter - 54 words
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Article58 1940-10-12 9 Nairobi. Oct. 12. A SHARP clash between a strong British patrol and Italians on Tuesday, just south of Buna, in Kenya near the Abyssinian border, is recorded in a communique which states that heavy casualties were inflicted on the enemy. The British casualties were slight. AfterReuter - 58 words
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Article, Illustration42 1940-10-12 9 The Black Watch, which had experience of parachutist troops in fielgium, are now stationed on the south coast of England ready for the enemy. To ensure greater mobility, they have equipped themselves with bicycles. They are here seen during exercises.42 words
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Article227 1940-10-12 9 Nazi Raiders Lose 8 More Planes London, Oct. 12. AN Air Ministry communique announces that eight enemy aircraft were destroyed yesterday. Nine of our fighters have be«n lost and the pilots of six are safe, though one of them was wounded. Formations of enemy aircraftReuter - 227 words
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Article176 1940-10-12 9 Building Undamaged But Windows Broken London, Oct. 12. fTHE windows of Canterbury Cathedral 1 were broken yesterday when a bomb fell near the building. The bomb, dropped by a Messerschmitt, hit the nearby row of houses, killing two people and injuring others. The valuable stained glassReuter - 176 words
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Article10 1940-10-12 9 THE Deccaa (India) Hyderabad Hurricane 1 fund now totals £118,000.—Reuter.Reuter - 10 words
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273 1940-10-12 9 Axis Position Deteriorating As Britain's Prospects Brighten London, Oct. 12. THERE have been several indications in the German Prest 1 lately that hopes of an early complete victory have practically reached vanishing point, and the German public is beintr prepared for further andReuter - 273 words
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Article295 1940-10-12 9 Hope Of Victory Lost By Battle Of France London, Oct. 11. "QNE of the most significant sentences in any German newspaper for many years was that a few days ago which said 'even in the hypothetical event of the Axis being unable to end the war successfully,Reuter - 295 words
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Advertisement8 1940-10-12 9 OTHER CABLES in pages 10, 12,13 and 168 words
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Advertisement67 1940-10-12 9 m f li»IP^P'PniiTPDrTnD*; iiinnic'I 1 ilyv [^i^k# w urLUI1IHHUun3 IU.Unn/1: iSjj Though slm^e in u.e, the |i|^^^^ If, "TrewheUa" Monkey Grubber will IJSjI/lW.JSM Hiifi 0 M lackle the hardest job-by hand. OT.W', M»MM« \i[»(i &cientiflcally made to conserve MVhiXS^^^/m^^i jAjj) physical energy and eliminate K^iy 4/ ®^^^%3 >l K <67 words
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1263 1940-10-12 10 "Special Contribution By Women Of Singapore" COOPERATORS' CONCERT TO AID THE WAR FUND THERE is a lot of news about The War Fund to-day. First of all there is a donation of $8,495.22 to be acknowledged. This sum represents the proceeds of the1,263 words
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Article192 1940-10-12 10 SINGAPORE BAFFUUJ HOTKL Dinner St, Dance (Formal) 8 pjn. to 1 a.m. CAIUUCK THKATTtfc, GEYLANO The Flaming Frontiers (Whole Serial to be Screened) at 7.4 ft p.m. OEfcAT WO&LJJ Cabaret: 7.30 to 9 ft t p.m. to 1 a.m. Globe: It AH Came True. Sky: Gullivers Travel. ■APPV IVOtLD192 words
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Article65 1940-10-12 10 WAR FUND DIARY THIS Diary Is intended to call attention to functions which are being held in aid of The War Fund Organizers of such functions are invited to submit details for inclusion in this feature. Not. 1». Football match. Municipal Services vs. Government Services. Nov. 18. Singapore Co-operative Union65 words
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Article61 1940-10-12 10 AIK loalLt ircan Singapore lot Greal Britain dcs.jatcbrd on Aug. 17, 20, 24 and 27 by air as far as Durban for onwerd despatch thence by surface mall, were delivered In london on Oct. 2. Air mails for Great Britain forwarded via tile USA and Trans-Atlantic route on61 words
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Article, Illustration428 1940-10-12 10 Celebration By Gunners 2,000 GUESTS AT LAST NIGHT'S SHOW THE concluding day's celebrations last night of the Hindu festival of Dushera by an anti-aircraft regiment of the Hong Kong-Singapore Royal Artillery presented a moat colourful spectacle. About 2,000 guests, including 200 officers from various units of the428 words
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274 1940-10-12 10 SOME FINE ACTING IN "UNTAMED" At The Cinenut "Untamed.'* (Bay Milland, Patricia Morrison aad Akim Tamiroff.) Paramount. At the Cathay. THERE are few men who do not sue1 cumb to the fascination of the wide open spaces. Ray miiawrf a brilliant surgeon taking a rest cure in the wilds, is274 words
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31 1940-10-12 10 Tofcio. Oct. IX r. Otoji BaiU>, Japanese Consul -General in Batavia, has been ordered to return to Japan. Mr. Yutaka Ishlsawa will replace him. Eastern News.31 words
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Article, Illustration82 1940-10-12 10 A double wedding, took place in ioaorc Buhru this morning at the Churcb of the Immaculate Conception, when Mr. Alfred John Ason was married to Miss Queenie Mary Danker and Mr. Hugh Roland Martin to Miss Josephine Esther Danker. The picture shows: Mr. William McLurg, best man. Miss Anne Danker,82 words
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555 1940-10-12 10 S.C.B.A. President Asks For Definition Of Official Policy IN view of the uncertainty of the international situation, Government should be asked to define its policy on the question of providing air raid shelters, and to state what steps it is taking to construct them, particularly555 words
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Article31 1940-10-12 10 MESSRS. P. Ball, M. M. Whittles and S. W. R. Marsden, Inspectors, attached to the Straits Settlement* Police Force, rettirned to Singapore yesterday after a holiday in Australia.31 words
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Article27 1940-10-12 10 Mr. Lim Chong Pang J.P., was elected a member of the Board of Licensing Justices at yesterday's meeting of Justices cf th? Peate.27 words
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Article88 1940-10-12 10 U.S., Thailand Status Quo Washington, Oct. 11. ILJfR. CORDELL HULL, the SecreA tary of State, told a press conference that Mr. Hugh Grant, the American Minister at Bangkok, had conferred with Thailand officials on Thursday and It was supposed that he had reminded them that the maintenance of the statusReuter - 88 words
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Article68 1940-10-12 10 r> authorise tbe Commissioners to purchase gas and electric apparatus for letting on hire is one of the mam objects of amendments which are being made to the Municipal Ordinance. The amendment bill was published in the Government Gazstte yesterday, and will be introduced into the Legislative68 words
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Article379 1940-10-12 10 Great Heroism In Somaliland DIED FIGHTING TO THE LAST O13 Majesty the King has approved of the posthumous award of the Victoria Cross to Lieut, (acting Captain) E. C. T. Wilson, of the East Surrey Regiment, who was attached to the Somaliland Camel Corps. In theBritish Wireless - 379 words
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110 1940-10-12 10 MR. F. P. Donnelly was appointed managing director of the Goodyear Orient Co.. Ltd., at a special meeting of the directors of the company yesterday. Mr. Donnelly, who has been associated with the company since he rrrived in the Colony from the United110 words
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Advertisement64 1940-10-12 10 LOOK YOUR BEST AT ALL TIMES! It's your clothes that does it The secret I*Fjd§ lying in the Tailor's ART C 1 atK c s made W us are tailored to &ive a smart and superior appearance. As cheap articles are never &ood, so is cheap tailoring, it will therefore64 words
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359 1940-10-12 11 Suggestion Likely To Be Made In Colony Legislature UNOFFICIAL MAJORITY URGED FOR CO-ORDINATING BODY A WAR council to co-ordinate and direct the country's v ar effort is being suggested for Malaya. The suggestion, which reflects the general desire of the public that Malaya359 words
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Article37 1940-10-12 11 Th< State of Brunei has telegraphed $30,000 to the Crown Agents to be Landed to the Imperial Government. This is a gift towards the prosecution of the war from the proceeds of special vrar taxation In Brunei.37 words
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84 1940-10-12 11 MR. H. II. Abdoolcader, Indian member of the Legislative Council, will broadcast from the Singapore station at 7.10 p.m. today. The subject of the talk will be "India And the War." Mr. Abdoolcader will suggest that there is a tendency in Malaya to pay too much84 words
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155 1940-10-12 11 ipATIENTS in the Sungei Buloh Leper Settlement "are grateful for the amenities and treatment they receive under British protection, and they know quite well the kind of treatment a leper would get under the Nazi heel; but a British victory is regarded by155 words
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Article164 1940-10-12 11 Visiting Malaya Next Week I*HE Thai goodwill mission which has been visiting India is expected in Singapore on Friday. The mission is headed by Mom Luang Manich Jumsal, head of the division which Is responsible for the training of teachers in the Ministry of Public Instruction,164 words
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Article202 1940-10-12 11 'THAT several people from a house in Kallang Road hurled abuse at him and another warden when they were on duty during the September black-out was stated by a Chinese air raid warden in the fifth court yesterday. The warden. Chang Poh Wah, was giving202 words
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Article209 1940-10-12 11 (From Our Own Correspondent) Ipoh, Oct. 10. AN application for postponement of hearing was granted by Mr. j J. P. Biddulph in the first magis- j trate's "court yesterday afternoon, in j the case in which Tara Singh, a professional boxer and Karupiah, a young209 words
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121 1940-10-12 11 nr\H£ Trengganu Spitfire Fund, which Is J. the only purely State fund of Its kind In Malaya, is the subject of a congratulatory telegram received by the High Commissioner for the Malay States. Mr. S. W Jones, from the Secretary of State for the Colories,121 words
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Article43 1940-10-12 11 MR. Thomas Donaldson, director of the Imperial Chemical Industries, Ltd.. in Melbourne, arrived In Singapore yesterday on special business. He is on his way to India. The Australian company is affiliated to the Imperial Chemical Industries in Britain.43 words
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Article, Illustration32 1940-10-12 11 Prince Bernhard of the Netherlands, wearing khaki, with the Netherlands lion badge which denotes the Dutch forces that are in Britain to carry on the fight against Nazi Germany.32 words
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Article264 1940-10-12 11 Retired Mines Overseer In Court (From Our Own Correspondent) Ipoh, Opt. 11. MOHAMED Jasit bin Mohamed Saman, a reared mines overseer, appeared before Mr. J. P. Biddulph. the Ipch First Magistrate, to-day on a summons charging him with accepting for himself a cheque for $200 without264 words
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132 1940-10-12 11 DRAFT estimates published in the Govern, meat Gazette yesterday show that the Malacca Municipality is budgeting for a revenue of $579,315 and an expenditure of $643,906 in 1941. The estimated gross collection in 1941 Is, however, given as $726,315, including $26,000 education rate payable to132 words
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Article55 1940-10-12 11 MR. U. Ba Lwin, president of the Rangoon Rotary Club, who is visiting Malaya on a goodwill mission, will speak at the Ramakrishna Missicn. 9, Norris Road, Singapore, at 5.45 p.m. on Monday on "Indo-Burma Relations." The mee;ing is being held under the the auspicss55 words
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240 1940-10-12 11 EUROPEAN prison officers in Singapore and Johore Bahru yesterday formed an association for the promotion and protection of their interests, and for furthering social Intercourse among themselves. Capt. O. L. Hancock, Inspector of Prisons, who took the chair at the commencement of the meeting, wished240 words
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434 1940-10-12 11 AN official communique issued yesterday draws the attention of members of the public proceeding to England on leave from Malaya to the fact that under the National Service (Armed Forces) Act, 1939, men belonging to one oi the proclaimed age groups who434 words
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Advertisement155 1940-10-12 11 lUhf' Fa m WF "js. w*v i I PEARS', the century-old transparent soap, always a symbol of purity, is to-day the premier beauty accessory of lovely women the world over. Every day famous beauties refresh their complexions with Pears' tonic action." Follow this simple daily beauty care yourself. Feel the155 words
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386 1940-10-12 12 Collaboration From The German Conquerors Is Sought Vichy, Oct. 11. THE new regime in France is to be no "servile imitation of 1 foreign regimes" declares Marshal Petain in a message to France defining the policy of his government. In foreign policy,Reuter - 386 words
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174 1940-10-12 12 jondoii, Oct. 11. r.E resistance of freedom -loving Norwegian people to German propaganda and restraint is to be seen even In the columns of the notorious Quisling's newspaper Frittfclk, which stated in a recent issue: "London has still the upper hand as far asBritish Wireless - 174 words
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103 1940-10-12 12 London, Oct. 11. r'[E German announcement that a German commissioner has been installed in the Hostel de Ville in Brussels has given rise tv fears among Belgians in London that M. zan de Muelebroeck, Burgomaster of Brussels, may have suffered, or is on the pointReuter - 103 words
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129 1940-10-12 12 London, Oct. 11. DRITAIN'S naticnal war bill for a the present financial year may reach the staggering total of £3.000,000,000. The sum of £1,700.000,000 has already been sanctioned by Parliament and it is assumed that the last vote of credit of £1,000,000,000, voted in July,Reuter - 129 words
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Article37 1940-10-12 12 Ottawa. Oct. 11. rpHE defence minister. Col. J. Ralston, has announced the creation of Pacific military command (or Canada under Major-Gen. R. O. Alexander. It wiU Include the provinces of BiiUsb Columbia and Alberta.— Reuter.Reuter - 37 words
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Article255 1940-10-12 12 Blockade As The Chief Weapon New York. Oct. 11. COR the time being, while we are 1 preparing to aid both ourselves and Britain, chere Is but one effective weapon against the world's enemy, namely the British blockade, declares the Louisville Courier Journal, adding: "Whoever breaks that blockade wins Hitler'sReuter - 255 words
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63 1940-10-12 12 THREE THOUSAND new type tanks are to be manufactured in Canada for the British and Canadian forces, according to an announcement made by Mr. O. D. Howe, tht Minister of Munitions. It Is understood that the tanks wiD embody the best features ofReuter - 63 words
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Advertisement295 1940-10-12 12 WORN 1/1 I \X OUT k/[J_/^- j BEFORE IT'S TIME FOR BED? Sleepy after meals Tired early in the evening Out of temper,out of sorts Hare headaches, occasional pains in the back and legs Heavy feeling in tho eyes All signs of constipation. You ore "regular" Many who are regular295 words
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Advertisement342 1940-10-12 12 JUST ANOTHER BROKEN ROMANCE £*l ...until her dentist Mi^iim^TA HkZSL what am going to 00. /Vlixt&JH »Wai MOTHER? HERE'S A LETTER '||k\2l P^^Y*4Z FROM GEORGE BREAKING OUR f i fc-unwur V^ ANC YOU CRITI- "> f TE C TS SHOW THAT 9 OUT OF 10 nnrc wiit CISE OTHER PEOPLE342 words
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696 1940-10-12 13 Nazi Raiders Again Driven Back Across English Channel London, Oct. 11. f TP to yesterday, a total of 2,613 enemy machines have been destroyed over and around the British Isles since the air war began. The R.A.F. has lost 700 aircraft, fromReuter; British Wireless - 696 words
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Article76 1940-10-12 13 May Recommend Policy Of Struggle Wardha, Oct. 11. WHAT is considered to be a mo- mentous meeting of the Indian Congress party's working committee began this afternoon when Mr. Gandhi reported to the committee on his last interview with the Viceroy, Lord Linlithgow. There are indicationsReuter - 76 words
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Article122 1940-10-12 13 Bombay, Oct. 11. A WARNING to the Axis powers to beware of interference with the sovereignty of Muslim countries like Egypt. Turkey, Syria and Palestine is implied in a statement issued to-day by Mr. M. A. Jinnah, the president of ttv-All-India Muslim League. The statement122 words
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Article86 1940-10-12 13 New Delhi. Oct. 11. DOUR persons were killed and several r injured when police were forced to fire on a crowd following a clash between Hindus and Muslims at Ghaziabed. 20 miles from here last night. It is stated that Muslims emerging from a mosqueReuter - 86 words
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103 1940-10-12 13 "LOAF OF BREAD" WAS A HAND-GRENADE Shanghai. Oct. 11. A CUNNING and daring but unsuccessful attempt to bomb the Central China Daily News, a local Wang Ching-wei newspaper situated in the International Settlement, was the only incident marring the celebration of the Double Tenth, the Chinese national day. I ForReuter - 103 words
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34 1940-10-12 13 Vancf- ••p A BRITISH commission will visit Canada shortly for discussions with the Canadian naval authorities on the building of merchant ships, announced the Navy Minister to-day.— Reuter.Reuter - 34 words
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553 1940-10-12 13 London, Oct. 10. A STATEMENT on civilian defence policy was made in the House of Commons by the Home Secretary and Minister of Home Security, Mr Herbert Morrison who said he wculd give close attention to the question of additional supplies of553 words
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Advertisement266 1940-10-12 13 (M)p What did S^^( traveller say— arriving at an obvious conclusion ["Good oW 41 Good old Johnnie Walker" is not only an enthusiastic HrjSMKI \k tribute ;it is also an accurate description of this L |vW!fflj|| I fcfIMXM whkky. "Good" is something of an undex- I Bom 1820 statement considering266 words
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Advertisement335 1940-10-12 13 BeWer fobs and yj\/ bigger salaries are lor smart men only. That is why millions oi men use Anzora. Ir is the best, most healthy pß| hair dressing you t"" y can buy. And it J I keeps the head cool. L O MASTER YOU* (ÜBOKAJ HAIR WITH jCnzqba I335 words
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Article1850 1940-10-12 14 An Effective Method And Cheaper Than Oiling By Our Planting Correspondent THAT Fascine draining may be an accepted an ti malarial practice in preference to that of oiling in the next few years was my main impression after a visit paid to the Sungei Siput district1,850 words
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Article, Illustration378 1940-10-12 14 fascine draining and to continue with oiling, until rubber tree timber Is available from thinning out. To predict that In ten years time open-drains on hilly estates as we know them now will be a practice of the past is perhaps a bold statement to make to-day; but378 words
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Advertisement229 1940-10-12 14 THE UNIQUE ALUMINIUM PAINT PIGMENTFOUR REASGHS WHY "ALPASTE" SHOULD BE SPECIFIED,.: 10%-2(>% LABGEB COVERING POWER. One gallon will cover 800-960 Mf. ft. when brushed and 1,000-1,200 sq. ft. when sprayed. O HIGHER OP ACHY. A coat of "Alpaste" is more uniform jind h.ns gre^tfr opacity. O HEATER REFLECTIVITY. "Alpaste" reflects229 words
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Advertisement51 1940-10-12 14 RUBBER CHESTS Australian Manufacture Now available from ready stock. Sole Agent* HAG EM EVER TRADING CO., LTD. SINGAPORE, KUALA LUMPUR, PENANGj Atuii*> all s»ecl construction Rustproof ed:— Open visible spring* Harbour no insects W ~^M Extremely comfortable §TW Does not sac KeaaonablT priced. I ?I gm Write tor descriptive loldrr51 words
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Article65 1940-10-12 15 TO-DAY Kacrer: R.A.F. (Blues) vs. Army Tri adfrs, S.C.C.: St. Andrew's OM Boys vs. S.C.C. "A." Wood*Tttle. s«<ccer: S.A.F A. LetfM, Chinese vs Arrylls, siadiam. Hockey: Indian Asm. t«. PanJab Regiment. Balestier; Malaya Sirnals vs. Newton Rocklite*: CSC. vs. RAF. Seletar, Seletar: Colic vs. Mt. Battery, Naval65 words
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Article604 1940-10-12 15 Blanco Beats Marquez On Points CARRIE GETS VERDICT AGAINST GILL TTHERE is little daub, that Ventura Maj-quc* has seen his best days. Opposed to Lais Yeo Blanco in what was the main event of a card of four boats at the New World arena last night, Marque* did not impress604 words
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Article141 1940-10-12 15 rvnjab Keg*. J: India* Army S. FmST-CLASS hockey was witnessed at the Naval Base yesterday when the Punjab Regiment and the Indian Army played a three-all draw. The game was very fast all the way, no quarter being asked and none given. Arokiauuny and Guiam141 words
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Article109 1940-10-12 15 g.C.C 3 R A 3. YESTERDAYS rugger match en .he padang brvween :he S.C.C. and the Rival Artillery rndrd In n draw of three points ea^h, the visitors scoring firs; tnrouph an unconverted cry by Cli-mcn-^. in the first half, and the Club through109 words
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1095 1940-10-12 15 Final Day Of Selangor Turf Club's Autumn Races THE full card of events at Kuala Lumpur to-day, the 1 final day of the Selangor Turf Club's autumn meeting, is given below. The double totes will be on races four and five and seven and1,095 words
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261 1940-10-12 15 Raffles College 2: S.R.C. 1. SWIFT, clever, and determined hockey was seen on the padmiff yesterday when Raffles College just managed to get the better of a strong S.R.C. team by the odd goal in three. A drawn game would have been a fairer261 words
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Article173 1940-10-12 15 SELECTIONS for to-day's races at Kuala Lumpur are: STRAITS TIMES Race 1: Jacaira. High Life. Race 2: Inez. Cornsheaf. Race 3: Adele. New Zealand. Race 4: Alicante. First Ra. Race 5: Spear of Sarawak, Ordination. Ra«e 6: Chatterbox, Swelter. Race 7: Depot, Snowy Owl. Race 8: Eelgrass.173 words
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Article149 1940-10-12 15 >T*HE second of Malayan Rugby Union's war charity games will be played on the S.C.C. padang to-day •ien the R.AJ 1 (Blues) meet the ;my Crusaders. The game is scheduled to stare at 5.05 p.m. TH3 TEAMS The teams arc: R.A.F. (Blues): Cpl. James: FljLt.149 words
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Article64 1940-10-12 15 THE following will represent tne S.C C. "A 1 team at rugger against St. Andrews OU Boys at WoodsviUe to-day: A. H. B. Alexander; o. B. Potter. Q. W. a Waitos, S. Johnson, T. J. Buddie; Bur««s«. T. B. Potter: R. J. Maxey. T. Turner. C 9. Jennings,64 words
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294 1940-10-12 15 Singapore Colts 2; S.C. R.I 1. THE Singapore Colte beat the S.C R.C. by two goals to one in a keenly contested game of hockey at Hong Lim Green yesterday. While the Colts deserved to win, the home team played almost as294 words
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Advertisement221 1940-10-12 15 /^-Sa^ /U^^^^t^t^^^ kni-yL NO MAINTENANCE REQUIKEJJ THE FACT THAT EVERTTE ASBESTOS RAINWATER GOODS DO NOT REQUIRE PAINTING TO PROTECT THEM HAS BEEN THE BIGGEST FACTOR IN THEIR POPULARITY. LIGHT AND EASY TO FIX HARDENS AND INCREASES IN STRENGTH AFTT:i FIXING. EASILY CUT WITH SAW STOCKS CARRIED "••'il^^d^^aw^ffc^*^ II %\2w«^># >_f_|221 words
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Article639 1940-10-12 16 NAVY ATTACKS DOCKS SHIPS AT CHERBOURG NAZI WARCRAFT OFFER NO OPPOSITION TO BRITISH R.A.F. Heavily Bomb Bases At Kiel And Wilhelmshaven THE French port of Cherbourg was bombarded by heavy; and light forces of the Royal Navy on Thursday night, according to an Admiralty communique issued in London last night.Reuter - 639 words
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383 1940-10-12 16 New Axis Pact As Hitler's First Open Move Against America DEFERRING to President Roosevelt's talks with Mr. 1X Cordell Hull, Secretary of State, and Mr. Sumner Wells, ITnder-Secretary of State, on Thursday, the New York Herald-Tribune says it is known definitely inReuter - 383 words
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Article317 1940-10-12 16 Nazis Forces In Bulgaria London, Oct. 11. *M. DIMITRI DIMANESCO. coun- sellor of the Rumanian legation in London, has resigned from his post' as counsellor and from the diplomatic service. Reuter learns. la a statement M. Dimanesco says he cannot be further connected with a government which has surrendered nmanianReuter - 317 words
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94 1940-10-12 16 Japanese Firms Will Remain In London London, Oct. 11. THE manager of a leading Japanese bank in London, interviewed by Reuter to-day concerning further reports of orders from Tokio that Japanese banks here should leave, said There is no truth in this report. The situation is exactly the same asReuter - 94 words
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594 1940-10-12 16 London, Oct. 11. {RESPITE large troop movements in the Balkans, it is too soon to be quite certain that the Axis powers have definitely committed themselves to certain lines of action there, writes Reuter's military correspondent. A prame of bluff is in progress594 words
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Article98 1940-10-12 16 Bucharest, Oct. 11GKRMAM troops are expected today at Orasov, where the German minority is preparing to welcome them. Swastika flags were distributed yesterday to members of the local Hitler Youth organization. German troops are also expected to-day at Timisoar* and the Danube port of Orsoka. TheReuter - 98 words
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Article92 1940-10-12 16 Tokio, Oct. 11. A/IORE than 100 warships and 500 1™ aeroplanes assembled at Yokohama were reviewed to-day by the Emperor to mark the founding of the Japanese Empire. The Emperor, who was aboard the battleship Hiei, reviewed the combined fleet while naval air force planesReuter - 92 words
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Article49 1940-10-12 16 THE will of the lat« Duke of Northumber1 land of the Grenadier Guards who died on active service In Flanders on May 21 last shows an unsettled estate 1.446,489. Succeeding as the ninth duke In 1930. he wax In 1938 Parliamentary private secretary to the Air Minister.— British Wireless.British Wireless - 49 words
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228 1940-10-12 16 Loondcn, Oct. 11. AN eye-witness' Impression of the -Mediterranean is contained in an article from the Daily Maily correspondent in the Near East, who writes:— "I have Just completed a round trip —Egypt, Malta, Egypt— as though Mussolini did not exist. ThisBritish Wireless - 228 words
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Article274 1940-10-12 16 Successful Raid On Tobruk Harbour Cairo, Oct. 11 A NOTHER successful attack yesterday on shipping in Tobruk harbour, the Italian Libyan base, is among the activities reported in an R.A.F. communique, which states that several ships were hit. One of them war set on fireReuter - 274 words
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Article87 1940-10-12 16 Shanghai, Oct. 11. IT transpires that Fu Siao-en, 70-year- old mayor of Greater Shanghai, who was earlier reported shot in his house in Hongkew, was not shot but had his jugular vein cut in his sleep by an assassin. Twenty guards, Japanese and Chinese, wereReuter - 87 words
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65 1940-10-12 16 London, Oct. 11. •pHE drive against the Communists In Prance has resulted in the arrest of 28 persons, according to an announcement by the Vichy Minister of the Interior, broadcast by Radio Lyons. The announcement added that the drive h&d taken place in 15 departmentsReuter - 65 words
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