The Straits Times, 28 October 1940
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Title Section37 1940-10-28 1 The Straits Times [ESTABLISHED NEARI V A CENTURY] MALAYA'S LEADING NEWSPAPER— LARGEST NET SALES 12 PACES SINGAPORE, MONDAY, OCTOBER 28, 1940. PRICE 5 CENTS. The Straits Times 12 PAGES SINGAPORE, MONDAY, OCTOBER 28, 1940. PRICE 5 CENTS.37 words
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Obituary18 1940-10-28 2 EAKRISON.— At 13, Braidbar Rc3d, Gifliiook, Renfrewshire. October 20. Marshall Francis bel .ved husband of Isablc Hughe*.18 words
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Article53 1940-10-28 2 A CKNOW LEDGMENT Mesvs. Tan Pens Eng. Peng Koon Pens; Hoe and family bee to tender their heartfelt thi.nk.s to friends and relatives who pala mvht visits and attended the funeral of Iha late Mri. Tan Kok Cheng and also to those who sent wreaths, letters of condolence and lent53 words
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Advertisement618 1940-10-28 2 At General Hospital on the 26th October, to Mr. and Mrs. I.. Prytz-Rasmussen, a son. WILLIAMS.— To Sarah, wife of R. C. Williams, Sungel Sunglcai Estate, a daughter. 23rd October, 1940. WEEDON— To Elizabeth (nee Hayley Belli, wife of Captain Martin Pryce Weedon. The Middlesex Regiment (Duke of Cambridge s618 words
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Advertisement726 1940-10-28 2 PUBLIC NOTICES NOTICE. We wish to announce the re-opening of newly refurnished English board lodging house. Airy rooms. Moderate charges. Gilstead House, No. 10, Gilstead Rd. Tele- phone 7256. PENINSULA TIN NO LIABILITY NOTICE OF DIVIDEND NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Dividend (Seventeenth) of One Shilling (Australian Currency) per726 words
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Advertisement689 1940-10-28 3 SHIPPING ANNOUNCEMENTS (IncorDorateO tn Japan) GENERAL PASSENGER AGENTS FOR OJNARD WHITE STAR LINE. TO SAM FRANCISCO R«nc Rant. Koto. Yokohama. BwtWi S»a Pr»«rtec« and Loa Ancdeo s* 7AWATA MARD leare H'konc Not. 4 m.s. KAMAKURA MARU leare HTcoor Nov. 12 n-j ASA.vIA MARU leave H'koog Not. SI m.i. TATUTA MARU689 words
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Advertisement548 1940-10-28 3 MANSFIELD CO., LTD. BLUE FUNNEL LINE Frequent Sailings to United Kingdom. Dates are not guaranteed all cargo bookings subject to Conference War clauses. WESTERN AUSTRALIA THE SHORTEST SEA ROUTE AT THE CHEAPEST FARE Regular 5e....<« to Fremantle (Perth) via Java by first class oassenger ships. Single fare $192 (A E2S)548 words
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Advertisement290 1940-10-28 3 TO NIGHT DINNER DANCE (informal) 8 p.m. to midnight CABARET ATTRACTION MINI «Sc JOSE IM THEIR LATEST PROGRAMME SUCCESS nn^L_??;°? Non-diners $1.00 RAFTLES^)RCHESTRA directed by DAN HOPKINS I, i SEAVIEW H HOTEL KA1.1.-i.(M)M PFRFECTI.Y AIRCONOITIONEI) BY SFARRFRZES TUESDAY WEDNESDAY FRJDAY SATURDAY SPECIAL DINNER DANCE DINNER $3.— NO ADMISSION CHARGE SATURDAY290 words
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Article286 1940-10-28 4 RUBBER SHARES EASE: INDUSTRIALS FIRM BUYERS RESERVED IN ALL SECTIONS (By O*w Financial Correspondent) Singapore, Oct. 28. THE share market* open very quietly this morning and buyers in all sections are inclined to hold-off. On Saturday the general tone of the market was quiet and dealing was286 words
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Article61 1940-10-28 4 MaUs ciose at '.he G«aeral Poet follow?: Ad?n air Africa air Burma air Ceylon air Egypt *k Great Brit*in etc. surface 1 p.m. Office 4 p.m. 4 p.m. 4 p.m. 4 p.m. 4 p.m. air India air Java surface Mauritius air Sumatra burface Thailand air 461 words
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278 1940-10-28 4 To Be Realized In Canada In Orderly Manner A LARGE group of Canadian securities running into many millions of sterling has been transferred to the Treasury by orders made under the defence regulations. Two orders affect Grand Trunk Perpetual 4 per cent, consolidated debenture stock,Reuter - 278 words
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1296 1940-10-28 4 SATCBDAY, OCT. tC 1M«: 12 -3« TM. MM Gc?er* gdlcn Ampat Tin (4s) 8« 1 'd U 6d Austral Amal (5»1 53 5s 6d Austral Malay 6d 35* «d Ayer Hitam (5«) IM 306 Ayer Weng ($1) .80 90 Bangrin Tin 15s l«s Batu Selangor1,296 words
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Article85 1940-10-28 4 Monday, Oct. 28, noon. Buyer* Sdtart PHect "VJers \o IX U.S.S. (Spot loot*) 38% 88? H No IX K.S.S »j.j. In case* Oct. -Nov. Sellers Option) 38 Ti 39 1 A G.F.A.O K.S.S ..ob. in bale* Oet.-Nov. (Sellers Option) 38% 35% F.A.U R.S.S j.b. in85 words
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Article86 1940-10-28 4 AH Preference Arrears To Be Paid (Frjm Otr Own C.rrsspcndont) London, Oct. 26. TTHE Borneo Co. is to resume pay- ment of dividends on ordinary shares after a lapse of eight years. Fcr the year ended March last the directors have recommended 4 per cent. The86 words
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Article235 1940-10-28 4 Ipoh Races (Prom Our Own Correspondent) Ipoh, Oct. 28. DOUBLE Esso, Nightshade, Houlichan. The Fox, Mercury, Chiltem and San Frisco were the most impressive of the second day's runners, who were given slow worK this mominp. Nightshade held Double Esso In a fartteh spiv in235 words
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Advertisement532 1940-10-28 4 PUBLIC NOTICES NOTICE Thr Exchanr* Swi'a will be cloted on:— 3*Ui October. Wrdntrfjiy. D«eparsli (Pabtte H0IUU7). THE TEMERLOH RUBBER ESTATES LTD. Incorporated in the 5.8.) Application having been made to the Directors of this Company to issue a duplicate Certificate tor 500 shares numbered *****1 to *****0 inclusive in the532 words
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Miscellaneous58 1940-10-28 4 TIDE TABLES SINGAPORE To-d*y H. W. 8.30 a.m. 8 ft.; 8.40 p.m. 8.5 ft L. W. 2.06 a.m. 2.7 ft.; 2.35 p.m. 3.4 ft To-morrow H. W. 9.12 a.m. 8.6 ft.; 9. 35 p.m. 8.1 n. L. W. 3 am. 25 ft.; 3.22 p.m. 2.4 ft. October Sunrtoe Sunset aja.58 words
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Advertisement250 1940-10-28 5 A PICTURE EVERYONE SHOULD SEE **3 fy^ fll *of'j%rm c f >oWer^ u^ an<^ dramatic -^^^^^^^M story of the growth of W \tid R^ißswP Great Britain from an W> fIVPLMtwHiMM empire to a commonwealth W/fm m*&*mmtii39h4tmWm\ ol nations is grippinglj told awAl HMHMllMliipli m }l> unique film. Sup KO RADIO'S250 words
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Advertisement218 1940-10-28 5 SEASON EXTENDED TOkin An PAVILION PN* TO-DAY AT 6.15 <c 9.15 ?f^H« SUSPENSE! MYSTERY! ACTION! IHJI^nA^ ALL ABOUND IN THIS SMASHING Xv SECRET SERVICE THRILLER! O?^HOdSON IT'S GRAND ENTERTAINMENT JtJL EVERYBODY WILL gA ENJOY IT IMMENSELY' WA FEW MORE SCREENINGS SO SEE IT NOW! NEXT ATTRACTION YOU DO NOT HAVE218 words
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Advertisement296 1940-10-28 5 POSITIVELY LAST DAY This magnificent M. G. M. Picture IS THE TALK of TOWN! Hundreds have come twice to see it I CAPITOL 315 -6.1S 9.18 Phyllis Bottome's 2-miUion Sale No\ol becomes the greatest Screen Indictment of NAZI GERMANY ever made! m \j A iove story oi todayl A mil-296 words
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Article967 1940-10-28 6 the Straits Times SINGAPORE, MONDAY, OCT. 28, 1940. (421 st Day Of The War.) CAUTION IN THAILAND News has recently been coming in j from Bangkok almost every day of processions and demonstrations 'organized by university students, taxi-drivers and others in favour of strong action by the Thai Government with967 words
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Article126 1940-10-28 6 When The Apostles Cast Lots To the Editor of the Straits Times Sir, State lotteries may be undesirable for a number of reasons, but to suggest that "chancing one's luck" is immoral or un-Christian is hardly borne out by the fact that when Judas Iscariot came to a bad126 words
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154 1940-10-28 6 Germans Impose 'Curfew To Stop Sabotage Stockholm, Oct. 28. ANTI-QUISLING demonstrations and sabotage at Bergen have resulted in the introduction cf a limited state of siege with a dusk to dawn curfew, according to Oslo reports. Two people were killed and many injured in oneReuter - 154 words
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2084 1940-10-28 6 City Dwellers Get Breathing Space To Look Around (By Our London Correspondent.) London, Oct- 25. fHOUGH the week began with ferocious night raids followed by frequent alerts during the day, and spasmodic gunfire which has been heard continuously, coming nearer and then receding,2,084 words
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Article227 1940-10-28 6 More Support From Those Who Will Not Pay To the Eaiior of the Straits Times Sir.— Your editorial of Oct. 21 appears to follow a trend of thought which I like very much if the people do not want an income-tax, well, then, do not [have it! Bui227 words
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Article213 1940-10-28 6 Who Represents Gen. de Gaulle In Malaya? T.i the Editor of the Strails Times Sir.— As a Frenchman, I cannot but i praise the letters of Anglo-Celt." let\Uen which rhow a complete understanding of the tru > position between England and France, a position which is ignored by213 words
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Article63 1940-10-28 6 To the Editor of the Straits Times Sir,— ls it possible for someone to explain the reason why companies are not included in the 'exemption" clauses No. 3 (a to c) of th>. Businesi Names Ordinance, 1940? "Societies" under Chapters 155 and 217 are exempted, so why should63 words
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Advertisement293 1940-10-28 6 CHILDREN'S ANNUALS FOR BOYS AND CULLS FOR 1941. HAVE JUST ARRIVED. Come and Get Yours Early for Your Children Before They Are Sold Out. Annuals Such as: "Knock-out," "Radio Fun" Etc. Etc. Are selling like Hot-calces. OMainablr at:— M. Mohamed Dalf&kir Co. 46, High Street. Singapore. Phone 3694 and i293 words
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Advertisement54 1940-10-28 6 LENZ ON BRIDGE by Sidney S. Lens. Including the Official laws on Contract Bridge. It is filled with shrewd observations and wit, containing much valuable information for ill grade of players. Prices $3.00. POSTAGE 39c. G. H. KIAT CO., LTD., I A 8, Robinson Road, Singapore. JOHN DUKE Manufacturing Op54 words
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525 1940-10-28 7 Fresh Nazi Action Is Expected Soon GERMANS TO BE ALLOWED TO MARCH THROUGH SPAIN? Turkish Mission Said To Have Left For Greece DOLITICAL observers in Zurich expect fresh German mili- lary action to follow very closely on the Petain-Hitler agreement reports Keuter.Reuter - 525 words
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Article379 1940-10-28 7 Germans Copying R.A.F. Plan? London, Oct. 28. THE serial "siege"', of London, which entered its eighth week yesterday. has been noticeably slackened in severity, writes Reutt r's air correspondent. The regularity of raids is far from an accurate guide to the intensity of Germany's elfort. ItReuter - 379 words
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66 1940-10-28 7 Nazis Claim Sinking Of Empress Of Britain Di-ruu, Oct. 27. r-DAY'Sr -DAY'S I High Command communique states that the Empress of Bx rhlch it a trjopshi?, was attacked 60 id. Hit b; bomb, she caught fire tr.d tl; ..d to take to the boats, it is claimed. rd;iy the GermanReuter - 66 words
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52 1940-10-28 7 FIRE NEEDS ARMS FOR NEW DEFENCE FORCE Dublin. Oct. 28 ■f Bt ii doing every thing ■•can the necessary I .;y Force of 100.000 i the Prime M-.ni.-ter t -xs not ifety, he said. bin} ie to the:r :he whole or >- been estubor.e passible They were hot yet >untry52 words
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Article44 1940-10-28 7 Roosevelt Victor Is Predicted New York. O?:. 27. PRESIDENT Roosevelt is expect- cd to win the presidential campaign by 66 p«r cent. Of the persons canvassed by the magazine Fortune, only 18 per cent, see victory for Mr. Wendell Willkle, ths Republican candidate. Reuter.Reuter - 44 words
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140 1940-10-28 7 Washington, Oct. 27. THE United States has been brought into a position where she 1 must consider the possibility of simultaneous attacks in both oceans, said Adm. Stark, chief of naval operations, in a Navy Day broadcast. In Turin to-day, the Duke ofReuter - 140 words
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Article182 1940-10-28 7 Many Factories Damaged London, Oct. 28. MEWS of widespread damage in x Berlin due to R.A.F. raids has been received in authoritative quarters in London from reliable neutral sources. Outstanding examples of effective damage of military importance are: The Siemens works, which supplies a great partReuter - 182 words
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Article123 1940-10-28 7 Menzies As Premier And Defence Co-Ordinator Melbourne, Oct. 28. AUSTRALIA'S reconstructed Federal Cabinet was announced yesterday. It Includes: Mr. R. G. Menzies as Prime Minister and Minister for the Co-c.dlnation of Defence and Information: Mr. W. O. M. Hughes, the veteran ex-Prime Minister as the AttorneyGeneralReuter - 123 words
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87 1940-10-28 7 VS. TRIBUTE TO THE ROYAL NAVY R.A.F. Chicago, Oct. 27. •DRITAINS defence in the last three months by the magnificent R.A.P. was fundamentally only possible because tha British Fleet was there to halt the Germans r.t the water's edge," declared Col. Prank Knox. the Secretary for the Navy to-day. TheReuter - 87 words
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Article30 1940-10-28 7 Lisbo.i, Oct. 27. *T*HREE American officers arrived here by Clipper from the United Spates yes:erday, en route to London t3 study air war conditions. They resume their journey to-morrow. Reuter.Reuter - 30 words
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328 1940-10-28 7 London, Oct. 28. DERLIN was one of 91 main tar- gets of R.A.F. activity over Germany on Saturday. The raids extended from the Baltic coast to I Leipzig and Cologne. Berlin had a taste of bombs of the heaviest calibre yet carried.328 words
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Article353 1940-10-28 7 Few Penetrate To The London Area London. Oct. 28. rls officially announced that eight enemy aircraft were destroyed yesterday. Six British fighters were lost or are missing, but the pilot of one is safe. Raids were made at Intervals yesterday by formations of enemy fightersReuter - 353 words
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Article197 1940-10-28 7 Three Officers Get D.F.C. For Courage London, Oct. 28 UIGH-CLASS navigational fighting skill and efficiency as well as endurance and courage lie behind the first awards granted to British flyers in the Middle East "for gallantry and devotion to duty" in operations against Italian forcesReuter - 197 words
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87 1940-10-28 7 New York, Oct 27. MR. J. P. KENNEDY, the Ambassador to Britain, arrived at La Guardia airport this afternoon He immediately took off again to fly to Washington to see President Roosevelt. He refused to comment on his future p'-.ils until heReuter - 87 words
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Article48 1940-10-28 7 Nairobi, Oct. 28. ONE cf our patrols was attacked on Saturday by superior enemy forces near the Ethiopian border, 70 miles east of Lake Rudolf, says a communique The patrol withdrew successfully without loss from their post, inflicting casualties on the eve my. lieuter.48 words
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549 1940-10-28 7 BATTLE OF EMPIRE ABOUT TO BEGINBRITISH MINISTERS FORECAST London, Oct. 27. "WE have fought and won one of the decisive battles in history," said Mr. L. S. Amery, Secretary of State foi India, at Gosport this afternoon. Mr. Amery's speech549 words
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Article121 1940-10-28 7 Japanese Shoot Down Plane Two German Members Of Crew KIII<m! Chungking, o<A passenger plane, belonging to ex the Eurasia Company, a KinoGerman concern, was shot d..wn by Japanese Qghters near Kunming, capital of Yunnsn, on Saturday, n< rding to the Centra] Dally n- official Chinese n wspap?r. The piano was121 words
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123 1940-10-28 7 Burma Road Bridge Still Undamaged Chungking, O. THE important Burma Road brkig over the Mekong River, by the Japanese t> have direct hits in Friday's :Jr br>ri: lally stated here, has tx damaged. Traffic ta i ally on th? road, thr- Chim Mid According to a Chin. 80 dispute! from123 words
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332 1940-10-28 8 Big Cheque Received From United Engineers Ltd. FURTHER £50,000 REMITTANCE BEING MADE TO LONDON ALTHOUGH The War Fund list is very short to-day, the advance in the total is substantial. It is up by $40,833 U» $4,306,541. This is due mainly to receipt of332 words
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Article171 1940-10-28 8 THIS Diary is intended to call attention to functions which are bein; held in aid of The War Fund Organizers of such functions are invited to submit details for inclusion in this feature. Nov. 7: Hockey Civilians vs. Indian Army at S.C.C. Nov. 10. Football match. Municipal171 words
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Article, Illustration203 1940-10-28 8 Independence Day Ceremony A SILENT prayer that next year would enable them to celebrate Czech independence in their own country again, was said by members of the Czech community of Singapore who gathered at the Cenotaph this morning to watch their consul-general, Mr. A. Jugas. lay203 words
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Article181 1940-10-28 8 Penang "Chinese Athlete (Prom Our Own Correspondent) Penang, Oct. 28. •JEWS was received in Penang 11 yesterday of the death of a well-known Penang athlete who lost his life in an air battle with Japanese raiders over Kunming. He is Yeap Swee Aun, who left181 words
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Article, Illustration147 1940-10-28 8 (Prom Our Own Correspondent) London, Oct. 27. THE death took place at Giffnock, 1 Renfrewshire, on Oct. 20 of Mr Marshall Francis Harrison. Mr. Harrison, until his retirement in June, 1938, was foreman engineer of the Singapore Harbour Board. He had 17 years'147 words
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Article77 1940-10-28 8 THE death took place at the Johore Bahru General Hospital yesterday morning of Mrs. Mary R. Sands, mother of Mrs. Nell Thorpe, of Singapore. Mrs. Sands, who died following a motorcar accident, was 70 years of age. She came here from Nassau in Jamaica, and was77 words
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Article104 1940-10-28 8 Zurich, Oct. 2S. TN spite of the official silence in Vichy regarding the Franco-German agree, ment, the Vichy correspondent of the Neve Nnercher Zeitunj writes that he understands that Hitler made -exceptionally generous offers to Petain's Government. Emphasis was laid on the return of the Government to ParisReuter - 104 words
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630 1940-10-28 8 THE Singapore Musical Society in 1 its third concert for the year achieves another goal in choral work. In these days of war and anxiety it is a mental and spiritual tonic and an ideal relaxation to have the privilege of attending such630 words
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Article, Illustration64 1940-10-28 8 Br.jadier Af. D. Gambler- Parry (left) and Col. W. Cave-Browne, both of whom are well-known in Malaya, have been promoted to the rank of major-general. Major-Gen. Gambier- Parry, who was an aide-de-camp to the King, formerly commanded an infantry brigade of the Malaya Command. Major-Gen. Cave-Browne64 words
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595 1940-10-28 8 Malaya's Steadily Increasing' Trade Shown In New Figures MALAYA'S steadily-increasing trade is reflected in the V1 latest import and export figures issued by the Department of Statistics. Exports show a very healthy growth, while imports have also increased though not to the595 words
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Article327 1940-10-28 8 Major On Special Mission To U.S. FLYING ALL WAY TO WASHINGTON jyiAJOR M. van Haselcn, flight commander in the Dutch air force, arrived in Manila recently aboard a chartered K.NI.L.M. plane from Java on his way to the United States on an official mission conj327 words
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Article151 1940-10-28 8 At The Cinema "Of Mice and Men.'" (Burgess Meredith Lon Chancy Jr., Betty Field I'nited Artists, Midnight premiere a« the Cathay on Saturday. JOHN Steinbeck's bestseller story of the love a man has for dolt of a fellow whose only fault in life151 words
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Advertisement168 1940-10-28 8 AMUSEMENTS SINGAPORE. BAFFLCS HOTEL Special Dinner Dance (Informal) 8 p.m. to Midnight. CWUUtICK THEATKE. GKYLANG Romance of Man Devil Nine Dragons' Cup Double Feature Cantonese Talkies at 7.45 p.m. GftCAT WORLD Cabaret: 7.30 to 9 9 p.m. to Midnight. Globe: Pacific Liner. Sky: Where I Am a Stranger. OAfrV WORLD168 words
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Advertisement55 1940-10-28 8 V aAoul the AUSTinr All-steel flush fitting sliding roofs on de luxe models. Genuine Girling brakes "easy clean" pressed steel spoke wheels. Pressed steel body of modern line with wide opening doors. Unusually large luggage compartment. Deep full winding windows gi/e wide field of vision, .^^^^VvT^ 5bF tiEm^ i> A^^^^^b55 words
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387 1940-10-28 9 Unlikely To Be Affected By Japan's lndo-China Moves (From Our Own Correspondent; Kuala Lumpur, Oct. 27. THE opinion that Thailand's independence was unlikely 'to be affected by the movements of Japanese troops in lndo-China. was expressed, in an interview, by Prince Varnavaidykara Voravarn, Governor of the387 words
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Article380 1940-10-28 9 (xwnforts Fund Progresses THE celebration of the Hari Raya Puasa festival this week will be enhanced among Malays serving in thp flphtinp: forces by cheques which have been distributed by a Malay rrwsnaper. Malay Troops' Entertainment Fund. d sometime ago by Utusan Mclayu. the txjre Malay newspaper,380 words
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90 1940-10-28 9 Eb: in K.N.I L.M. n.:r line in their service :rom Baiavia to Australia. Forriifrly mechanics used to take the role of to their duller., but on .trcjunt ij' tiic increasing trade relations between Australia :.nd the Far East it has l>ern found lK^ccr-sary to have90 words
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Article172 1940-10-28 9 From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Oct. 27. 'THAILAND'S friendship with the Brkish Empire and Maiaya is not only firmly .se; with tradition and amc, bu it is deep-rooted in a common understanding ond mutual goodwill." declared Prince Varnavaidykara Vcravarn at a dinner at the Kuala172 words
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Article645 1940-10-28 9 Business Man Gives His Views WEAKNESS IN USE* OF ENGLISH "WHAT the business man requiir from his staff— that is from the product of your work the former schoolboy, can be summed un in one word intelligence," said Mr. A. V. Goodale. manager of Roneo, Ltd.,645 words
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Article, Illustration55 1940-10-28 9 Sgt. Charles E. McCormac of the Royal Air Force, ward of Mr. and Mrs. Baden-Pigden, of MottingJuim, Kent, with the bride, Miss Patricia Were, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles S. Were of Kuching, Sarawak. The marriage took place at the Cathedral of the Good Shepherd55 words
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Article253 1940-10-28 9 Breach Of Trust In Johore (From Our Own Correspondent) Johore, Bahru, Oct. 27. FUND guilty on a charge of committing criminal breach of trust of 3,084 lb. rubber, valued at $1,084.94, as the servant of C. Peter D*Cruz, an estate manager at Pengerang, an English-speaking Indian,253 words
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481 1940-10-28 9 JAPAN'S FINANCIAL POSITION NOT STRONG Could Not Stand Extension Of Hostilities For Long IJVi spite of her being engaged in hostilities with China at present, Japan's financial position could enable her to prosecute a war with another country, but not for long. This opinion was expressed to a Straits Times481 words
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164 1940-10-28 9 n^To-.i Ovr Own Comsponoent.) Muar, Saturdf.r. A CASE of overloading of a lorry was hoard in the Muar magistrate's court when Jira Singly a lorry driver was produced before Inche Haron bin Ahmad and charged with having carried an excess load of two tons164 words
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Advertisement31 1940-10-28 9 Matured in wood, under Government cr per vision, by the Co-operative Winenrowen Association of South Africa in tho Largest V/ino Cellar in the world. Sole Agents:— Jos.tPHfTR AYE R S sons^31 words
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Advertisement169 1940-10-28 9 THE LATEST FASHION DRESS FABRIC "ALLURACEL" The newest production of the Celanese Company of America. LADIES YOU MUST SEE IT BEFORE YOU BUY THAT NEW DRESS LENGTH Available in:-WHITE-ST JAMES ROSE-NAVY-FOUNTAIN BT UE TERRA COTTA SUMMER STORM-LACQUER RED BISCAYNE BLUE SUNSHINE and WINE. 36 INCHES Ci^t 7E* PER WIDE i169 words
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Miscellaneous334 1940-10-28 9 Broadcasting TODAY EMPIRE STATION 6.00 p.m. Programme announcements; 6.05 p.m. Starlight: Reginald Forsythe and Elizabeth W. lch; 6.20 pjn. News bulletin; 6.35 pjn. French bulletin; 6.50 p.m. Motaelwitsch, piano; 7.20 p.m. "News from Home": talk by Howard Marshall; 7.35 pjn. Dance music; 8.05 p.m. John McCormack, tenor, interviewed by Gerry334 words
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Miscellaneous66 1940-10-28 9 Rossi and Rina Kettyt: 7.20 pjn. News In French; 7.30 pjn. Lacu Melayut; 8.05 njn Warning to mariners. I Tews In Malay; 8.20 p.m. Arabic musict; 8.40 p.m. News id Arabic; 9.00 p.m. European musical interlude!. 9.05 pjn. News In Dutch. Relayed from London; 9.20 pjn. News commentary in Dutch;66 words
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231 1940-10-28 10 To Have Full Authority Over Free French Territories London, Oct. 27. IJEN. DE GAULLE, leader of the Free French forces, an- nounces that he has organized an Imperial Defence Council which will exercise over Free French territories all the Powers of a231 words
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Article239 1940-10-28 10 Hitler's Designs On France London, Oct. 27. UITLER desires to force unon the Vichy Governmen. a so-called peace treaty providing for the "final abandonment of certain parts of France and the French empire" and "the handing over of naval and air bases." declares a statement from the headquarters of Gen.Reuter - 239 words
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50 1940-10-28 10 Tientsin, Oct. 27. CONTRACTS have been concluded fcr the purchase of 8.000 short tons abou: 350,C00 bagst of Australian rolled flour wi:h the £100,000 which was sec aside frcm the. silver under the Anglo-Japanese agreement for the relief of suffering in narth China.— Rauter.Reuter - 50 words
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90 1940-10-28 10 Vichy, Oct. VI. A EROPLANES alleged to be act- ing under the orders ot General Delarminat, Free French leader in French Equatorial Africa, bombed the town of Lambarene. in Gabon (French Equatorial Africa), according to a communique issued by the Trench colonial ministryReuter - 90 words
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Article258 1940-10-28 10 May Take Over French Colonies In West DENDING the receipt of details of French collaboration with Germany, no authoritative comment is available in Washington but the news has been received with the keenest disappointment. Although Mr. Cordell Hull declined to specify the contents of the258 words
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Article29 1940-10-28 10 Rome, Oct. 27. A member of the Iron Guard. M. Radu Ghenes. has been appointed Rumanian Minister to Spain, according to a Bucharest telsgram. Reuter.Reuter - 29 words
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271 1940-10-28 10 Part Eastern Group Can Play In Post- War R econstruction London, Oct. 27. /COMMENTING on the opening ot the New Delhi conference, The Times states that all the countries represented, f:om India and Australia, with their great resources In men and material, to the smaller ana less developed territories inReuter - 271 words
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Article380 1940-10-28 10 Why She Is In No Mood For Peace Moves Shanghai, Oct. 27. COMMENTING on the increased diplomatic activity affecting the Far East and rumours of peace moves, especially the bruited return of Dr. Oskar von Trautmann, former German Ambassador to China, to Chungking, well-inform-ed ChineseReuter - 380 words
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Article125 1940-10-28 10 Cairo, Ort. 27. '"■"HE existence of the Free French movement has assured France of the right to speak when the monstrous regime of Hitler and Mussolini are ended," said Mr. Anthony Eden. British War Minister, speaking at a rtception given in his honour by theReuter - 125 words
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Advertisement307 1940-10-28 10 CASTOPHENE jo^ WILL IMPROVE YOUR M gk Constipation is the reason of an un- S £'5 M healthy complexion but CASTO- HE^jiW***** mB BE PUENS.— with Its unique intestinal u,'M B action thoroughly clears the system of Vi those Insidious poisons whlrh under- 'JBi mine your health, giving you pure307 words
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Advertisement82 1940-10-28 10 FIVE ONLY PRESENTATION SETS OP STANLEYS RUSTLESS DRAWING INSTRUMENTS To be disposed of COST PRICE THE INSTRUMENTS ARE IN PERFECT CONDITION THE CASES ONLY BEING SLIGHTLY SHOPSOILED MOTION, SMITH SON, LTD. 1 5, BATTERY ROAD, SINGAPORE. CHEONGHOCKCHYE&CO..LTD. AUCTIONEERS. VALUERS. HOUSE AGENTS COMMISSION AGENTS. ETC. It. 1-A, RAFFLES PUCE. FIRST FLOOR82 words
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Advertisement216 1940-10-28 10 GIVE YOUR DAUGHTER A BUSINESS TRAIN M. Thousands of business girls owe their success to PITMAN? training. If you want your daughter to enjoy 3 wen-uaid post wtth bright orospecta send nei to the PITMAN'S Singapore brancn without delay. The Commercial training she will receive In Shorthand Typewriting or Bookkeeping,216 words
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Article174 1940-10-28 11 rUE foOowinr arc tbe results in Race 7— Jaok Druce $14 and *7 brief of Saturday's races at Smoke Dreams $16 Ipoh, the first day of the Perab Mediation $9 Tnrf Oak's October November Race B—Antram8 Antram $62 and $30 meeMac: Slapdash $12 Race 1 -Straight Flight174 words
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1054 1940-10-28 11 R.A.F. Blues 17; Johore ..14. THRILLING rnggcr was witnessed on the Singapore Cricket 1 Club padaru on Saturday when the Royal Air Force Blues beat Johore by the narrow margin of 17 points U\ tfoal thre<? tries and a penalty goal) to 141,054 words
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101 1940-10-28 11 'From Our Own Correspondent Ipoh, Oct. 27. I*HE Perak hockey team to meet 1 Penang at Ipoh on- Nov. 2in their first inter-State engagement of the season is F. R. Toft; Lee Heng Teik, J. D. Lambert: A. Hamid, G. L. Carson. Cyril R.101 words
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68 1940-10-28 11 AT the annual general meeting of the honorary women members and associate members of the Keppei Golf Club held on Friday, the following were elected to the committee for the following year Captain, Mrs. H. K. Rodgers; hon. secretary, Mrs. A. M. Low; vice-cap-tsin. Mrs.68 words
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Article81 1940-10-28 11 (Prom Our Own Correspondent) Batu Pahat. TN a badminton match Between the Chettlars' Association and the indlan Association both or Batu Pahat. the Chettlars' beat their compatriots by two matches to one. Results (Chettiars' first): M. Me/appan beat Dharan 11 15. 15 10 15 9 L Meyappan81 words
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288 1940-10-28 11 London, Oct. 27. VTESTERDAV'S football results were: NORTH Barnsley 5; Sheffield W'nesday 0. Bradford 0; Newcastle 1. Burnley 2; Oldham 1. Chester 3; Crewe 3. Doncaster 1; Huddersfleld 1. Everton 3; Bury 1. Halifax 2; York 1. Hull 5; Bradford City 2. Manchester City l;Reuter - 288 words
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706 1940-10-28 11 Taylor Scores Only Goal In A Thrilling Match Loyak.. 1: R.A.F. (Seletar) 0. A SOLITARY ffoa! scored ajrainst the R.A.F. (Seletar) just before half-time gave the Loyals the S.A.F.A. Challenge Cup in a grand final played at the Anson Road stadium on Saturday.706 words
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Article243 1940-10-28 11 THE Lok Hwa Badminton Party of Kuala Lumpur will bo seen in action in Singapore ovor the week-end when they will be the guests of thr Mayflower Badminton Party. A match of three men's singles and four men's doubles will be played. More243 words
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Article28 1940-10-28 11 WEIGHTS for the four remain- ing races at li>oh on Wednesday will be found in PAGE FOUR of the final edition if received in thnc.28 words
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Article23 1940-10-28 11 HOCKEY: S.CC. 11 vs. An-Io Chines* Schrnl, S.CC; S R.C <A> vs. Gordons, S.R.C.; 3.CJLC. vs. St. Joseph's Institution, S.C.R.C23 words
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Article406 1940-10-28 11 Commercial Houses' Badminton •T^HE Commercial Houses' event in ihe Singapore badminton championships was concluded yesterday morning when Chop Ban Teck Hup beat Fraser and Neave Ltd. by thre^ games to two in the final. Ban Teck Hup, as usual, relied on two players tc w.n406 words
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Article141 1940-10-28 11 It's an uphill business letting your strength back after serious illness or operation. There? only one thing that can help you— nourishment, plenty of lt. But your stomach Is as weak as your legs and you hate thought and sight of food. Doctors save the141 words
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Advertisement30 1940-10-28 11 your METAL polish V.ANLf Ar.TURIH', HO.III SON] HULL Aftnti IIABPn GtLTILLAN Co., LTD, SINGATOM, PBNANO AND KI'ALA LfMPV* M M P&M E xc e p«on.« Storage Capacity- c(a p^j wkmmmmi30 words
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514 1940-10-28 12 People In Rome Are Prepared For "Exciting Events" This Week A HOME allegation of an incident on the Greek- Albanian frontier, which led to the "capture" of six Greeks, has caused a tense situation between Greece and Italy. The Greeks emphatically deny that anyReuter - 514 words
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Article123 1940-10-28 12 London, Oct. 27. •OREAT BRITAIN and her Allies are determined to produce a just order in Europe and recreate it on the basis of freedom, free association and equality." declared Mr. Ernest Bevin, Minister of Labour, broadcasting from London last night. He added thatReuter - 123 words
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Article66 1940-10-28 12 London, Oct. 27. PRINCE Bernhard has sent to Lord Beaverbrook, Minister for Aircraft Production, a cheque for nearly £324,000, representing the Netherlands Indies' gift for the purchase of 18 Lockheed- Hudson bombers. Acknowledging the gift. Lord Beaverbrook says that Dutch pilots and crews willReuter - 66 words
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Article191 1940-10-28 12 Definite Change Early Next Year Forecast London, Oct. 27. A DEFINITE transformation In all military operations by next spring was prophesied by Dr. Benes, President of the Czechoslovak Republic, broadcasting to his people from London to-night on the eve of the 22nd anniversary of C-echo-SlovakReuter - 191 words
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38 1940-10-28 12 London, Oct. 27. ANTI-AIRCRAFT guns were in action against enemy aircraft otl the coast of Northern Ireland, according to a statement issued in Belfast by the Northern Ireland Ministry of Public Security. Reuter.Reuter - 38 words
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470 1940-10-28 12 French Barges And Tankers Also Likely To Fall Into Nazi Hands Sofia, Oct. ?7. THE Rumanian Government has gained control over all British-owned and British-chartered vessels in Rumanian territorial waters by a new decree issued by the Government under Nazi inspiration. The decree declaresReuter - 470 words
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Article140 1940-10-28 12 Signs Of SovietNazi Discord Sofia, Oct. 27. QERMANY'S bid to control the Danube highway lies behind the international conference opening in Bucharest to-morrow to discuss navigation rights on the upper and lower maritime Danube. The SovSet Union, with her newlyacquired Besfarabian interests in the Danube mouth, has obtained representation forReuter - 140 words
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Article153 1940-10-28 12 London, Oct. 27. I lEUT.-GENERAL Sir Archibald Wavell, Commander-in-Chief of the Middle East, has been promoted to the rank of general, to take effect from Oct. 1. His name heads the list of a large number of regular Army promotions. The names of naval officers andReuter - 153 words
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Article31 1940-10-28 12 Urges Recall Of Parliament London, Oct. 27. MR. L. HORE-BEI.ISHA, former War Minister, in a statement last night, asks that Parliament be recalled immediately in view of the Hitler-Petain agreement. Reuter.Reuter - 31 words
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Article280 1940-10-28 12 Help For States That Oppose Aggressors Washington, Oct. 27. JU|R. CORDELL HULL, United States Secretary of State, speaking in Washington last night, warned Americans that the present situation was the gravest for the Americas since the Republic was founded and reaffirmed the United States' determinationReuter - 280 words
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42 1940-10-28 12 Cairo, Oct. 27. SBVHU dust storms raged In the Western desert throughout yesterday, reports a G.H.Q. communique. In the Sudan and Kenya British fighting patrols were again active. From Palestine there is nothing to report.— Reuter.Reuter - 42 words
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Article232 1940-10-28 12 R.A.F. Deliver Fresh Blows At The Enemy London, Oct. 27. ITALIAN concentrations in Egypt near the coast east of Sidi Barrani vcrc attacked by units of the Mediterranean fleet in co-operation with aircraft of the R.A.F. early on Friday. News of the action was received by232 words
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Article372 1940-10-28 12 London, Oct. 27. electric power station at Brest was subjected to a successful attack by coastal command aircraft just before daylight yesterday morning. Later other coastal command aircraft carried out a torpedo attack on shipping off the Norwegian coast, one enemy supply ship being sunk. The shipReuter - 372 words
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