The Straits Times, 29 October 1940
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Title Section37 1940-10-29 1 The Straits Times. [ESTABLISHED NEARLY A CENTURY] MALAYA'S LEADING NEWSPAPER— LARGEST NET SALES 16 PAGES SINGAPORE, TUESDAY, OCTOBER 29, 1940. i'KK E 5 CENTS The Straits Times. 16 PAGES SINGAPORE, TUESDAY, OCTOBER 29, 1940. PRICE 5 CENTS37 words
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Advertisement272 1940-10-29 1 Tr>~ MIEN CHONG TAILORING Just Received Suit Lrnrthv WAIN SHIELL'S In Silk and Ho* Also AMERICAN sn\ iK SKIN tn various Colours. 14 oilman St. Spore Phone 4816 il Miiiiihax r |fIS^V Fire piotectiun is now universally recognized as I IWsti forming an essential part of the equipment of every272 words
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Advertisement6 1940-10-29 1 SINGAPORE, 140 CECIL ST. ('PHONE 5471).6 words
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Advertisement143 1940-10-29 1 GENERAL DRAPERY AND from SOFT FURNISHING SECTIONS NOVEMBER tr\ o i» Clearance of all oddments and ISI I\J SJIH discontinued designs regardless of cost. Here is a fine opportunity to replenish your drapery materials at ridiculously low prices. Casements, Cretonnes, Curtain n;aterials as well as odd stocks and remnants of143 words
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Advertisement45 1940-10-29 1 FINAL EDTN. ELSIE MARY DRESSES MILLINERY STITCHED HATS TURBANS HATS REMODELLED KUALA LUMPUR 25 JAVA ST. ('PHONE 3583). OV/ILTINE To drink it always— is to be always well ADORN* EWORATED MILK FROM NEW ZEALAND PHONE 5376 FIVE LINES Advt. of Singapore Cold 3torage Co.. LUX.45 words
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Advertisement1371 1940-10-29 2 FOR SALE FOR SALE— Genuine Old Violin (Klotz). In well-preserved and 1st Class condition. Superb Tone. Price $425 cash, no reduction. Apply Box 60, Straits Times. BUDWOOD, «t nurseries, well grown. Avros 255 andP.R. 107 (I..C.B. 510) Limited Quantities available Minimum 10 Yard* at $10. per Yard. Beradin Estate. Palon.1,371 words
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Advertisement752 1940-10-29 2 EDUCATIONAL TRINITY COLLEGE OF MUSIC The following pupils of i4ISS E. M. THOY. L.T.C.L., were successful In the Theory examination held in June, 1940, Hicber Local Division. Gaw Geok Lan Pass 71 marks. Marie Gaw Pass 66 Intermediate Division. Lim Toan Yang Hous. 97 Joyce Lim Hons. 95 Mona Lim752 words
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Advertisement646 1940-10-29 2 MOTOR VEHICLES USED CARS: Austins. Cttroens, Morris, Vauxhall &c The Eastern \uto Co.. Ltd 69/79 Orchard Road. Singapore FORD V 8 LORRY. 2% tons capacity, recently overhauled. 4 brand new tyres, insured and taxed. Very good running order. Moderate price. Box No. 65, Straits Times. RACING CAR. BITZEK SPECIAL. 14646 words
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Advertisement640 1940-10-29 2 BUSINESS CARDS Etc NOTICE OF REMOVAL THE CHINESE ASSOCIATION nil] movr into its new prrroir-rs su No. 1230, Serangoon Road. t as from 26th October. 1940. Aan de Nederiaadsche ingczetcnen van Singapore. Met veel j^enoegen muken wij im 'ding van de begunsti^ing der Nederlandsche inwoners van Singapore. voornamelijk voor onze640 words
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Advertisement377 1940-10-29 3 SHIPPING ANNOUNCEMENTS P. 0. BRITISH INDIA AND APCAR LINE. 1 lncorporatea in England) TFNTNSUI.AH ANI ORIENTAL S N CO MAII PASSENGER AND CARGO SERVICE The best possible services are being maintained by the P O S N Coy from the Straits to their usual ports of call in China. India377 words
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Advertisement505 1940-10-29 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 Services to Fremantle (Perth) via Java by first class passenger ships. Single fare $192 (A 28)505 words
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Miscellaneous891 1940-10-29 3 TO-DAY EMPIRE STATION CSB 9.S1 me i (31.55 m) GSC 9.58 tr>c (31.32 m); GSD 11.75 me s (26.53 m) CSE 11.8ft me/1 i2.V?9 m) GSF 15.14 me b (19.82 m); GSG 17.79 mc/i (16.86 m) GSH 21.47 nc s < 13 17 m) GSI l.V?fi me < (19.66 n);891 words
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238 1940-10-29 4 Jpoh Races (From Our Own Correspondent) ipoh. Oct. 29. A THBOY, The Fox, Electra, Kissing Cup and The Emperor were the mo6t Impressive at this morning's workouts in preparation for to-morrow's races. Athboy went stylishly In threequarter pace work, finishing his workout In238 words
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139 1940-10-29 4 WON-ACCBPTOR6 and the order of running at Ipoh to-morrow, the second day of the Perak Turf Club's October -November meeting are: Race 1: Ponies. Class 1, Dtv. 3. 6 tun.— Pratique. Inventory. Race 2: Homes, Class 3. DtT. 4, 9 run. Nil. Ra«« 3: Horse*,139 words
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Article156 1940-10-29 4 COMMODITIES EXCHANGES Jr*«B Owr Own Correspondent) London, Oct. 38. /^OMMODITY aud Sxehange markets closed as follows vMh prevtous quotattoos m Dareniheals: RIBRCK: Steady Spot ll%d 11 -»d (11 13 16d 11 16il6d> Nov. U\q 11 l«>l6d 11 13 16d 11 lS:l6d Dec. ll%d 13d ,U>d 13d) JanMar. 11 13,16 d156 words
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Article105 1940-10-29 4 Singapore, Oct. 29, noon. BVHI CSWMW UMnUer 17.76 Hambuv Cub* $13.00 Java Coke ***** taw White Muotok $U.76 WhHe $11.35 Black «-25 Conra Mixed «3J6 8un Dried $3.80 Sw now No 1 Ungga «.«aVi PWr $3.« Sarawak $3.» Palembang $13.00 Banja $11-50 Sarawak $1150 iavtoco Small Flake105 words
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Article115 1940-10-29 4 'Prom Our Own Correspondent > uondon, Oct. 38. The following are to-day' "bid" quotations for Fixed Trusts: c d. British Empire "A" not available Brituh Empire *B" not available British Empire Cumulathre not available British Empire C'prehcrwive not available British General "A" 14 0 British General "B" 11115 words
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Article286 1940-10-29 4 Purchase Tax Excuse London, Oct. 23. "THE public fears that unscrupulous retailers will use the purchase tax, which came into operation on Monday, as an excuse for profiteering. The Act provides that the tax Is not chargeable on stocks on retailers' shelves on October 21, but already there286 words
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Article98 1940-10-29 4 NO CONFLICT BETWEEN TIN SMELTERS Britain To Have Call On Part U.S. Production (Prom Our Own Correspcndent) London, Oct. 28. REVEAUNG that the United States government has undertaken to give Greao Britain a call of one-third of the production of the new tin smelter which is to be erected in98 words
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Article85 1940-10-29 4 Shipbuilding: Policy In Australia TOR the time being, Australia will not embark on any large-scale commercial shipbuilding plans. All available construction facilities will be needed tor defence. work. At the Er pire Conference oc Supply at Delhi the Australian delegation will explain that several Tribal class85 words
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Article196 1940-10-29 4 THE following donations to The War Fund are recorded to-day Sarawak R*Mdents (5th contrHmtkm) 15.M«.«7 Transferred from Penan*, bein* lO6tb instalment of contribution made through Ptaang Gasette and .Straits Echo 2£*> Gazetted Police Officers, Singapore (monthly) 241 Indian labourers of Tanjong Pagar Labour Co.196 words
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Article17 1940-10-29 4 New York, Oct. 28. A Stock Exchange seat was sold for 543.0C0, m incfOMe ol 9*fi».— Rmrttr.17 words
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Article415 1940-10-29 4 All Sections Quiet: Rubbers Mainly Sellers And Easier (By Our Financial Correspondent) y Singapore, Oct. 29. rlE local share markets continue very quiet and the political developments in Europe caused operators to withdraw from the market yesterday This morning's news that Greece has entered the conflict has415 words
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Article140 1940-10-29 4 Most Countries Are Under-Exported London. Oct. 28. HTHE International Tin Research and Development Council primates world production in September at 22.000 tons, compared with the August revised figures of 19,100 tons, making the Janiury-Sspteraber total 167.400 tons compared wkh Ihe corresponding 1939 figure of 111,300 tons September exportsReuter - 140 words
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50 1940-10-29 4 London, Oc;. 28. 'THE death has occurred in London of Sir Herbert Wright who was chairman and director of many Malayan rubber producing companies. Reuter. Sir Herbert was a member of the Council of the Rubber Growers' Association and was its presiden; in 1913.50 words
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86 1940-10-29 4 London, Oct. 28. r£ Baikan hostilities have had little effect on the freight market where it was generally opined that all Greek shipping would now come under British control, thus further substantially curtailing the open market's scope Inquiry mainly for United States fixturesReuter - 86 words
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Article78 1940-10-29 4 TaMd»y, Oct. 2», noon. Borer* Saitert N* IX 1T.8.& <Bf* Inm| 39% M?i IX K.S.R '..kj la case. Oet.-Nov. (Sellers Optfea) 3t% 39fe G.F.A.Q. K.S.S mb vi bale-Oet-N^r. (SeUen OfUw) M% S< < K.A.O R.S.S i.o.b. m bale* Oet.-N«r. (Seltef *yii«e) 38 3»% FUTURE QUOTATIONS78 words
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Article185 1940-10-29 4 me foUowmg are (be exchange rai«s U:k mcrning according to the dally circular issueo by the Hongkong and Shanghai Ranklny Corporation:— MUJMO UUUIOQ I.l. 3/« 1/16 Lordoo deuaod 3/4 1/16 Switzerland deaMad (T.T. only) 202 'A I New York demaftd 47 1/16 Montreal demand 51 13/16 Batavia demand f*B185 words
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Advertisement469 1940-10-29 4 9ftyoudotki{ r mS sPfsV^atAJL 2^k "^i MOM s^ <•• MBi^l^^B^MH^^^K Such a little tiling rubbing the eyes— 9L. V yet it's a definite sign that all is not well. lijUhF W. Eyes that are thoroughly healthy and happy Be& don't need rubbing. Even spectacle wearers rc9 •—people who think that469 words
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Advertisement13 1940-10-29 4 CAMfiimUA. On 38 October, 1040. to &iid, wtte of DuMC*n OmopbeU, a daughter.13 words
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Advertisement361 1940-10-29 4 PUBLIC NOTICES NOTICE. Th" -^an!-«; v,VA M on. 2nd November, Saturday, Hari R»?a Puasa (Bant Holiday). THE SINGAPORE CHAMBL'R OF COMMERO; RIBrKK ASSOCIATION NOTICE is hrreby given that the Rubbe; Market wil] i.. :)oeed officially oil the followlny dat«s: Wednesday. Oct. 30. i»M. Public Hoiid*y. Saturdaj. Mm. 2, IMB. Bank361 words
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Article332 1940-10-29 5 London, Oct. 28. C\ Btock Kxrhanse to-day dealers wer-; w of the liUest Balknn r.cntc. cor\u:4uenUy bustaMi w.is U m 0.,1 urices closely fractionally I per cent. Refugee loan at 11 but Brazilian md proved Ooppan and o!l« v t.. liter log die '.o-d.iy s clo&ing middle332 words
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169 1940-10-29 5 Shareholders To Get 15 Per Cent. A NET profit of $180,362 was earned by Batu Lintang Rubber Company Ltd. in the year ended June last. This compares with 549,739 in the preceding year. Two interim dividends totalling 10 per cent, were paid and absorbed169 words
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Article143 1940-10-29 5 Maiis close at the General Post Office as follows TO-DAT Burma surface 1 p.m. Chungking via. Rangoon surface 1 p.m. ♦Kunming via Rangoon surface 1 p.m. Indo-China air 9 a.m. Sarawak surface 1 p.m. Sarikei surface 1 p.m. Pibi surface I p.m. TO-MORBOW .j.iva air 10.30143 words
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66 1940-10-29 5 Decision At Meeting Of IJI.R.C. Next Month From Our Own Correspondent > London. Oct. 28. AT the meeting of the International Rubber Regulation Committee which is to be held in November it is expected that v will decide to maintain the existing exportable allowance66 words
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1320 1940-10-29 5 MONDAY. OCT. 2S, 1940: 4 P.M. MINING Buyers Sellert Auipat Tin (4s 1 3s 14d 3a 6d Austral Amal (ss. 5s 5s 6d Austral Malay (£> »3* t>d 3a« 6d Ayer Hitam (ss> 17s 18s Ayer Weng ($1) .80 .90 Bangrln Tin (E) 15s 16s1,320 words
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196 1940-10-29 5 Revenue Nearly Doubled At £320,184 (F*rom Our Own Correspondent) London. Oct. 28. •T»HE directors of Perak River Hydro 1 Electric Power Co. Ltd. have recommended a dividend of 5 per cent, plus a bonus of 1 per cent, on the ordinary shares,196 words
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Article216 1940-10-29 5 Issued by the Malayan Sharebrokers' Association. Rooks Oomoany otv\eena Clow rw Chenderiaug 10% final lea& tax [diis Hyd 214% Int. lew tax Kuchai 25% ftnal Nor. 23 iJngut 5% final Nor. 2£ Petallng 90% int. Oct. 18 Rahman Hyd. 6% final Oct. 31 Southern Trooob 7%%216 words
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Advertisement260 1940-10-29 5 Wei /X w/ WJ& S I WHATANAMAZING^W YEsItHE NEW *%ti W DIFFERENCE RADIANT V MAXWELL HOUSE IS ±lfW ROAST MAKES INCOFFEEJ) RICHER,MOR£ MELLOW, ft 1 -ml FLAVOUR *?<^V 7 MORE UNIFORM THAN fll/|/f f T^ ;^Q EVER BEFORE/gS-^ I^-^V I WOULD YOUBELIEVE THAtX /^7^7~T7\ *itiN MAXWELL HOUSE COULD bd( T260 words
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Advertisement327 1940-10-29 5 No. 2 MYLETO Kit HAIR COLOUR RESTORER WILL RESTORE GREY OR FADED HAIR TO ITS NATURAL COLOUR SETTING LOTION FOR LADIES HAIR CREAM FOR MEN OTHER MYLETO PRODUCTS INCLUDE: TONQUIN SCURF LOTION OBTAINABLE FROM: ALL DISPENSARIES ANB STORES. DISTRIBUTORS: 6RAFTOH LABORATORIES LTD. Singapore, Kuala Lumpur Penang. SCIENCE WINS It is327 words
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Advertisement241 1940-10-29 5 THE MERCANTILE BANK OF INDIA (TRUSTEES) LIMITED. Guaranteed and Controlled by THE MERCANTILE BANK OF INOM LIMITED The Company which Is Incorporated 10 the S.S. and registered as a Trust Company, undertakes the following duties: EXECUTOR OR TRUSTEE OF A WTLL ADMINISTRATOR OF ESTATE OF DECEASED PERSON TRUSTEE OF A241 words
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Miscellaneous86 1940-10-29 5 TIDE TABLKS SINGAPORE rc-d;'.v H W 1.11 a.m. 8.6 ft.; 9.3a p.m. 9.1 tl I a m. 2.5 ft.; 3.22 p.m. 2.4 R To-morrow H W 9.48 a.m. 9.1 ft.; 10.26 p.m. 9.3 It L W 3 45 a.m. 2.4 ft.; 4.08 p m. I.I V Thuridar. Oct. 31 H86 words
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Advertisement372 1940-10-29 6 Here's the year's most unusual -^fifcwi Picture with the year's J?^*s Pi Outstanding cast ij§ p^ Mf> M ■Xi Liehtnin? fast entertainment X I, JMPB E«*that will thrill you all the way! ~%jJmF 4 Stars in the year's most Exciting Romantic drama ANN SHERIDAN J^"' GEORGE RAFT !^T *V^m IDA372 words
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Advertisement96 1940-10-29 6 NEW ISSUES— JUST ARRIVED. Epon Petrl (Pianoforte) and the Minneapolis Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Dimitri Milropoulos. LXB9I/892 Spanish Rhapsody (Liszt) Part 1 to 4. Eileen Joyce (Pianoforte) DX976 Ballade No. 3 in A flat major. (Chopin, op. 47) Eddie Cantor D8193S Little Curly Hair in a High Chair Margie. Debroy96 words
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Advertisement213 1940-10-29 6 A THRILLING, INSPIRING CHINESE EPIC! I CAPITOL TO-PAY ONLY! 4 SHOWS 11 A.M, 3.15, 6.15 AND 9.15 P.M. 10 7o of the Proceeds will be donated to the CHINA RELIEF FUND. The OUTSTANDING CHINESE PICTURE OF THE YEAR! Sf "IHt MARCH Of TCOWJE" W^P m a y j^K-'-' T H213 words
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Article159 1940-10-29 7 Rome Admits R.A.F. Attack Cairo, Oct. 28. AN R.A.F. attack on the Dodecanese islands is mentioned in to-day's Italian High Command communique, which stated that bombs were dropped in "disorderly fashion" in the Nasexana district, without causing damage or losses"Nine Italian fighter planes engaged the same number159 words
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223 1940-10-29 7 Chungking, Oct. 28. REPORTS ihat Germany and Japan are launching a new peace move in ihe Far East and the impending re;urn to China of Dr. Oskar von Trautmann, the former German Ambassador, are causing considerable surprise here, as there is no knowledge of anyReuter - 223 words
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Article44 1940-10-29 7 Rome, Oct. 28. MR. Eiji Amau, the Japanese Ambassador, met Count Ciano, Italian Foreign Minister, on Saturday mornmg and exchanged views regarding the situation in Europe and the Far East, including the recent HitlerPetain and Hitler-Franco talks. Er.stern News.44 words
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44 1940-10-29 7 Bangkok, Oct. 28. THE Thailand Government has delegated full authority relating to diplomatic affairs to the Prime Minister, Luang Bipul Songgram it is understood. This came as a result of an emergency Cabinet meeting lasting about four' hours Eastern News.44 words
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Article41 1940-10-29 7 Chungking, Oct 28. FIGHTrNG is progressing in the vicinity of Shaohsing, the famous yellow wine-producing centre in i Chekiang Province. The Japanese are reported to have pushed eastward and reached the western outskirts of Shaohsing on Friday.— Reuter.Reuter - 41 words
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Article360 1940-10-29 7 Loss Of Empress Of Britain Bombed By Genntui Plane Off Eire London, Oct. 28. fllE Admiralty and War Office announce that the liner, Empress of Britain, 42,348 tons, has been lost as a result of enemy action. The famous liner, which was the flagship of the Canadian Pacific line, wasReuter - 360 words
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Article70 1940-10-29 7 Ottawa, Oct. 28. •THE loss of ihe destroyer Marguree with 140 officers and men is announced by naval service headquarters. It Is believed that 31 men were saved. The Marguree went down in the north Atlantic submarine zone after a collision with a large merchant shipReuter - 70 words
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Article111 1940-10-29 7 London, Oct. 23. WHILE the democracies were preaching the art of peace, Hitler's Germany spent those years organizing lor war, said Mr. C. R. Attlee, the Lord 1 Privy Seal, in a speech yesterday. The British nation, he continued, had in consequence a considerable lagBritish Wireless - 111 words
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307 1940-10-29 7 "NAZI INVINCIBILITY MYTH ON ITS LAST LEGS One-Fifth Of German Production Industry Hit By British Raids London. Oct. 28. IJITLER. whether he goes east or west, will eventually not find very much of a Germany to come back to." That is the essence of a comment in the newspaper ObserverBritish Wireless - 307 words
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Advertisement172 1940-10-29 7 Positively last three shows of special return screening BOX OFFICE 'PHOKE 3400 What was the J^^ T II fi II Secret of K^Hl OULfVL UJ f^|^ MALAYAS CINEMA Of IU« Af/inrJpvJ^v 3.15 6.15 SIS j IVIUrisUCI ivy WHERE EVERYBODY GOES. t MSRfIE SEIZNICK INTERNATIONAL frtfnU K*^4^ LAURENCE OIIVIER-JOAN FONTAiHE From172 words
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SINGAPORE, TUESDAY, OCT. 29, 1940. (422 nd Day Of The War.) DICTATORS IN A DILEMMA
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Article1209 1940-10-29 8 In the course of a speech made on Sunday afternoon, the Right Hon. Mr. L. S. Amery, Secretary of State for India, said: "We have fought I and won one of the decisive battles in history." He was referring to the frustration of Hitler's invasion plans. For some days before1,209 words
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Letters To The Editor
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Letter682 1940-10-29 8 Youths Ruined By Craze For Gambling To the Editor of the Straits Times Sir,— l read with interest and not a little perplexity the letter written by your correspondent Charles Short. It seems strange that he should talk of winning the war, forgetting the while the chief682 words
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Letter256 1940-10-29 8 When "Bowlers" Were Worn At The Races To the Editor of the Straits Times Sir,— Our old friend Edwin will encounter difilculty in getting two bowlers and two boaters in Singapore. I remember them well out here in the old days. "Gummy" paterson used to wear a bowler256 words
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Letter392 1940-10-29 8 An Insurance Policy Is A Gamble To the Editor of the Straits Times Sir, Our Councils in Malaya, upon which the Malayans built their hopes, should be an immense source of inspiration and strength, as in other parts of the British Empire. But the debates still retain their academic392 words
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Letter266 1940-10-29 8 Nature Of Opposition To Income Tax To the Editor of the Straits Times Sir, I must congratulate you upon your excellent leading article of Oct. 21. You have hit the nail on the head, and hit it hard too. You have given the considered opinion of all the266 words
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Letter133 1940-10-29 8 No de Gaulle Representative In Malaya To the Editor of the Straits Times Sir, Answering your Johore Correspondent "Pro Patria's" request about the de Gaulle movement in Malaya, I take the liberty of asking you to Insert my reply to him. There is no official de Gaulle representative133 words
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Letter641 1940-10-29 8 Scathing Denunciation Of The Opposition To the Editor of the Straits Times Sir, The wealthy plutocrats of Malaya are determined to fight to the last cent of the proletariat. What is meant by public opposition to the imposition of income tax Does it moan a public composed of641 words
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131 1940-10-29 8 To th« Editor of the Straits Times Sir, Almost ail your Asiatic correspondents say that the Asiatics w<;re unanimous in their opposition to income tax. This -is not right. Their Views do not represent the views of the clerical and working class.131 words
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Letter63 1940-10-29 8 To the Editor of the Straits Tim** Sir,- -In the interests of war ch.iricies, may I suggest a Goverrmentcontrolled raffle or sweep? The authorities should give this matter their early consideration. I appeal in particular to th. nhttees cf all the turf clubs in Malaya to consider ihe feasibility63 words
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Advertisement212 1940-10-29 8 THE NEW WESTERN ELECTRIC ORTHO-TECUMC HEARING-AID. You can HEAR the tilings worth HEARING, and shut out the waste. There is so much that the pc-son with NORMAL HEARING falls to miss. Call, write or phone for details FREE Brochurts, Tests and Demonstrations. Western Electric Co. of Asia 187, Cecil Street,212 words
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Advertisement79 1940-10-29 8 LENZ ON BRIDGE by Sidney S. Lena. Including the Official laws on Contract Bridge. It is filled with shrewd observation.-, and wit, containing much valuable information for all grade of players. Prices $3.00. POSTAGE 30c. G. 11. KIAT A CO., LTD, 8, Robinson Road, Singapore. Don't Neglect Your Vision! Have79 words
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Article, Illustration324 1940-10-29 9 Defenders Hold Up Italian Advance STUBBORN RESISTANCE ALL ALONG THE FRONTIER U.S. Expect German Push Through Bulgaria f*REAT Britain has officially informed Greece that she will give her all possible assistance in defending herself against Italian aggression. Meanwhile the Greek forces areReuter - 324 words
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Article284 1940-10-29 9 Officials Hope Spain Will Stay Out Washington, Oct. 28. lyiß. CORDELL HULL, the Secretary for State, informed the press to-day that the United States Government is prepared to take any required or advisable steps in connection with the spread of the war to the Balkans.Reuter - 284 words
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62 1940-10-29 9 London, Oct. 29. I ONDON had a short "alert" last night, and ihe anti-aircraft barrage succeeded in repelling the invaders. As on the last two nights, there were leng periods of silence. The Air Ministry announces that four enemy aircraft were shot down FourReuter - 62 words
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50 1940-10-29 9 Moscow, Oct. 29. BUBONIC plague has brcken out in Northern Manchuria. The Soviet Government, consenuently, is imposing Quarantine regulations at Otpor and Pruranichnaya railway stations, and at the porus of Vladivostok and Nikolayevsk. All passengers from Manchuria are affected by the regulations. ReuterReuter - 50 words
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82 1940-10-29 9 London, Oct. 29. A MESSAGE from King George VI to the Greek nation and my cousin, George, king of the Hellenes," says, "There are doubtless hard trials to be borne, but we shall both meet them in the firm faith of ultimate victory.Reuter - 82 words
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Article99 1940-10-29 9 London, Oct. 29. A SPECIAL announcement was is- sued last night to all Greek ships. It states that on the instructions of the Greek Government, Greek vessels in the Pacific bcund for the American continent are to proceed to their destinations, but those found for AsiaticReuter - 99 words
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Article49 1940-10-29 9 London, Oct. 29. MR. Anthony Eden, Secretary of State fcr War, has returned to Cairo after spending some d?y.s with the army in the field in the Western Desert. He said he was greatly impressed with the keenness and fitness of the troops. Reuter.Reuter - 49 words
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Article, Illustration25 1940-10-29 9 B.irbed-wire entanglements stretch for 400 miles on the Libyan frontier. A British armoured car is here seen passing through a breach in the Italian barricade.25 words
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Article233 1940-10-29 9 Encirclement By Italy And Reich Belgrade, Oct. 29. QBSERVERS here pay special attention to the Itaian demand to Greece to allow the passage of troops from Albania as this would threaten Salonica and Yugoslavia's vital communications. Official circles show the utmost reserve owing to the delicacy of theReuter - 233 words
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Article139 1940-10-29 9 London, Oct. 29. "/"VUR policy to-day is one of neutral- ity, and there is no reason to believe it will change," declared a Bulgarian diplomat to Reuter In London At a special meeting of the Bulgarian National Assembly yesterday, King Boris expressed "deep gratitude to the greatReuter - 139 words
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46 1940-10-29 9 London, Oct. 29. THE Bishop of London stated at the diocesan conference yesterday that 32 London churches have been destroyed or rendered unusable by air raids. Forty-seven other churches have been seriously damaged, and very many others less seriously damaged. Reuter.Reuter - 46 words
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Article51 1940-10-29 9 News York, Oct. 29. A CCORDING to reports from Florence, the Hitler-Musso-lini conference at Florence yesterday dealt with an agreement by which Italy would reduce her territorial demands against France in exchange for the use of French warships against Britain. Reuter. (Further details in pageReuter - 51 words
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Article178 1940-10-29 9 Collaboration Hopes With The Axis Stockholm, Oct. 29. \TICHY is optimistic, according to local correspondents of the Swedish newspapers. The Hitler-Petain agreement is believed in authoritative Berlin quarters to include the transfer of the French Government to Paris as soon as the peace treaty is signed and178 words
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110 1940-10-29 9 London, Oct. 29. THE names of the members of the Council of Defence of the French Empire appointed by Gen. de Gaulle, leader of the Free French forces, are now announced as follows: Gen. Catroux, former Governor of Indo-China; Vice-Adm. Muselier, com-mander-in-chief of the FreeReuter - 110 words
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Article74 1940-10-29 9 New Delhi, Oct. 29. ITALY'S invasion of Greece is meeting 1 with the same condemnation In India as earlier cases of Axis powers attacking harmless neutrals. Indian Muslims particularly are anxiously awaiting the reaction of Turkey. It is widely felt that if Turkey now enters the74 words
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Article51 1940-10-29 9 Canton, Oct. 24. IN compliance with the UJS. State Department's evacuation advice, a number of Americans have already left the International Settlement at Shameen in Canton, says Eastern News. Many Briysh and American con--orns. it is reported, are making prer a rations to close their offices in51 words
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Article24 1940-10-29 9 GEN. Weygand, Commander-in-Chief of Vichy's forces in Africa, yesterday arrived at Dakar, in French West Africa, says tb*} Lyons radio.— Router.Reuter - 24 words
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435 1940-10-29 9 Fleet Likely To Be First On Scene: R.A.F. Also To Do Full Share THE British promise to give Greece all the help in her power to resist the invaders is contained in a message from Mr. Winston Churchill, the Prime Minister, to Gen.Reuter - 435 words
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Article235 1940-10-29 9 Precarious Position Of The Italians Cairo, Oct. 29. THE Italian invasion of Greece is regarded as an attempt to break up the stalemate of the military situation in the Middle East. The Italian forces in the Western Desert, realising that they were face to faceReuter - 235 words
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Advertisement10 1940-10-29 9 OTHER CABLES in pages 7, 10, 13, 14 and 1610 words
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674 1940-10-29 10 Little Country Has Given More Than $230,000 SMALL SUMS FROM PEOPLE IN ALL WALKS OF LIFE SXKAWAK has dove it again! It has sent a further donation of $15,046.67 to The War Fund. This makes in all 5230,528J25 contributed by the people of674 words
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Article181 1940-10-29 10 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. Nov. Ruf?er: Army Crusaders vs. R.AS., Reds. S.C.C. Nov. 7: Hookey Civilians vs. Indian181 words
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Article208 1940-10-29 10 Selangor Assn. Resolutions (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, Oct. 28. QPPOSITION to income tax as a measure of taxation has again been voiced by the Selangor Pro-; perty Owners' and Ratepayers' Association and four resolutions have been passed. The first reaffirmed a previous de- cision of208 words
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Article279 1940-10-29 10 Work Of Liability Tribunal I ITTLE known but nonetheless important is the Civil Liability Tribunal which held its 40th meeting on Monday since its inception at the beginning: of the year. While no figures are available lot publication of the amount granted to volunteers in awards, it279 words
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Article116 1940-10-29 10 DONATIONS are earnestly needed rox the Poppy Day Fund. These may be cent to Mrs. L. V. Bond, hon. I lad> organiser, Singapore, Flagstaff House. Kheam Hock Road, Singapore, cr to Mrs, Ij. A. Thomas, hon. secretary, 49, Canning Rise. Singapore. Orders and cheques far116 words
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64 1940-10-29 10 FUND in aid of the late Rev. C. P. Andrews' Memorial Fund has been opened by the Tamil Nesan newspaper of Kuala Lumpur. The memorial fund, support for which was sought in a recent appeal by Rabindranath Tagore, is intended to continue the work64 words
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49 1940-10-29 10 'THE Malays of Singapore" is the title of a talk to be given by Syed Alwi Alhady, editor of Lembaga, Johore. from the Singapore station to-night, at 7.10. This talk is the fifth in the series "Presenting Singapore" by the Friends of Singapore.49 words
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Article83 1940-10-29 10 DEVISED estimates of revenue and expenditure in Johore durinir 1941 show that a surplus of 541.171 has been budgeted for. The latest figures as recommended by the Select Committee appointed to revise the estimates at the last meeting of the Council are Ordinary revenue 519,788,63083 words
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438 1940-10-29 10 pOLLO WING a short investigation of infantile mortality and child welfare on estates in Kedah, im- portant recommendations have been made in a report submitted to the Health Board of that state by Dr. Bruce Cross, medical officer of the Bedong Medical Association.438 words
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Article, Illustration33 1940-10-29 10 r .'.t; bcUs of ammunition for the guns of a British bomber bound for an attack on an Italian base in Lyada. Bombs are stacked ready in the foreground.33 words
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297 1940-10-29 10 To Be Obtained By Appeal Or By Requisitioning A CTION to obtain arms for the Local Defence Corps will shortly be taken either by appeal or inquisition under the Defence Regulations, and certain classes of arms in the hands of civilians are to be called297 words
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Article206 1940-10-29 10 What Has Been Done In Malaya MONEY SENT TO GEN. de GAULLE CTEPS have been taken to form < Free French organization I*l Malaya. M. F. de Lancia Js hafli been proposed as delegate of Gea* de Gaulle, leader of Free Franc* for Malaya, and M. E.206 words
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Article114 1940-10-29 10 DOUR Teochews, Tan Hoon Nia, Tay Cho# Chit, Yeo Kee Keng. and Tay Choon Ke«^ had two charges of possession of counterfeit beer labels explained to them in the thin! court yesterday. The first charge alleged that they wera found in possession of counterfeit Tiger been114 words
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Article36 1940-10-29 10 A NOTHER attempt to obtain abolition of the minimum charge for electricity in Singapore will be made by Mr. S. B. Tan at the budge: meeting of thtf Municipal Commissioners en Friday.36 words
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Advertisement150 1940-10-29 10 AMUSEMENTS KA¥H*J> HOIM 6r Lkuio 3 (Informai Bp.m. to 1* KUiighi OAKMiCK THI.ATfU. tfcVUNt, Icom<uiu»- a) Man A JieMl Sc Nino ■I Cvp Double Feature (JuiiUjittar Talkies »l 1 45 p.m UHfcAl WORLD Cabaret* 9 p.m. to MictuigXit. CUobe Eternally Yourr Sky: Thr U». bqaudrca «Ai»P* WORLD Vr.'.;. uiit;.- Operas150 words
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Advertisement89 1940-10-29 10 41.50 C KVA T.-eo-J.t^Mo. or., thrte itll >i i M.^lj^as po ~er lf«l»« aHJL ROLL|NG MILL MOTORsi ill fc itP^lk^Mfr^JT^^lßfiy jKE3 20.000 h p. r«.«r,ir, dc motor. i.«oo »oits. JRaHBiMB«iIBBKL3wRffIP' ISO 0I SO '.p.m. dfivnx *0 inch coffin^ miti t r i 1 RECTIFIERS J METAL" CLAD j RswitchcearJ i89 words
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Article, Illustration17 1940-10-29 11 Duke Camera Gun An airman explaining to the Duke of Kent the intricacies of the camera gun.17 words
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Article178 1940-10-29 11 AMAN with 14 previous convictions, wa.s sentenced to a term of 18 months' rigorous imprisonment to be I followed by two years' police supervision by Mr. J. L. McFall, Singapore's criminal district judge yesterday, when he pleaded guilty to stealing a roll of cloth worth $16. Mohamed178 words
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Article41 1940-10-29 11 The Singapore Czech communnty's wreath which was placed at the foot of the Cenotapn yesterday in a ceremony commemorating 'he twenty-second anniversary of Czech independence was laid jointly by Mr. A. Jugas and Mr. R. Reiser, as representatives of the community.41 words
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Article, Illustration993 1940-10-29 11 O.A.G. PAYS TRIBUTE TO BISHOP MRS. ROBERTS "They Will Stay Real Clear In Our Memories" FAREWELL PARTY GIVEN BY 13 ORGANIZATIONS "THE Bishop and Mrs. Roberts are stepping out of the contemporary scene of this country. But in its history, they will have a place of honour and, although we993 words
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Article106 1940-10-29 11 ARTHUR LEITNET, a 56-year-old EuroIX pean who was yesterday charged In the Singapore third court with cheating K. Osman of $86.67 in Singapore on Oct. 22, was allowed an extension of police bail of $200 when he claimed trial on the charge. Leitnet was alleged to106 words
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Article283 1940-10-29 11 Indian's Claim Dismissed A CIVIL SUIT claiming $100,000 damages for alleged conspiracy, brought in by an Indian Mohammedan tongkang-owner against three ChettJars was dismissed by Mr. Justice Manning in the High Court yesterday. The plaintiff, Kavena Ismai Sahib, alleged that fhe defendants, A. T. K. P.283 words
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113 1940-10-29 11 THE St. Andrew's School is presenting "The 1 Rivals" by Sheridan at 9.00 p.m. to-day for friends of the school, and to-morrow for old boys of the school. A limited number of tickets will be available to the public these nights. There is113 words
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77 1940-10-29 11 MORE than $300 was collected by Chinese Ladies' Association at a roahjorand bridge drive held at Mr. and Mrs. S. X Wong's residence at Katong on Saturday The money goes to the Patriotic Fund to purchase materials and wool for soldiers comforts.. Over 10077 words
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68 1940-10-29 11 DILOTS of the Netherlands Indies air force will shortly be leaving- for Britain. An announcement to this effect met with the greatest enthusiasm as, among- military flyers, an opportunity to co-operate directly with the RAF. in helping to liberate the Netherlands is consideredReuter - 68 words
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544 1940-10-29 11 VARIOUS charges of theft, abetment of theft, and dishonest retention of stolen property were preferred against four Chinese, a labour "kepala" employed by Sime Darby and Company, a clerk employed by the Singapore Harbour Board, a lorry owner, and a free-lance tally-clerk, in the544 words
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626 1940-10-29 11 rE story of how a car, driven by a European, Eric Evelyn Fraser Peel, knocked down a Malay who had more than 20 years' service with the Government Printing Office, opposite Bidadari Cemetery on Oct. 12, was related in the coroner's court yesterday, at an626 words
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65 1940-10-29 11 /THE Malaya Patriotic Fund stamp stih seems to be used in place of. instead of in addition to. ordinary postage stemp. Letters are known to be received by Singapore offices with only the Malaya Patriotic Fund stamps affixed, making it nn o <'(\ssr>ry65 words
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Article30 1940-10-29 11 HEAVY booking for the recital indicates that the concert by Dcda Conrad, the famous Polish sit the Victoria Memorial Hall to-nigh c will draw a big housr.30 words
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Advertisement131 1940-10-29 11 W*^^W^L AN EMPIRE \Sk^®^^ achievement OF PARTICULAR JK^SW^ffl^ INTEREST AT THE Vi g|§i»&V^& PRESENT TIME. V K-WV EAU DE COLOGNE SOUTH AFRICA PRESENTS TO MALAYA AND THE EMPIRE A PRODUCT OF TRULY OUTSTANDING MERIT AND ONE WHICH REFLECTS GREAT CREDIT TO HER EFFORTS AND ENTERPRISE. K. W. V. EAU DE131 words
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Advertisement69 1940-10-29 11 Oy CRESTA PROBABLY THE BEST N^^^ ■handkerchief yalul\ >v >fe&< ■OBTAINABLE. WHITe\ n/x^S; GROUNDS WITH NEAT COL- >v Ni\ 3^^V OURED BORDERS. ALL FAST COL- >. Ns^ >^*^P^\. Sours, or self white borders 3^c*^ NEATLY HEMMED AND FINISHED >^N^ >l^ SIZE 19 Xl 9 >i' ?^V^^^r 5 FULL RANGE OF69 words
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983 1940-10-29 12 Inspector Gives Evidence Before F.M.S. Inquiry CHAIRMAN'S QUESTION ABOUT WARDEN'S COURT (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Oct. 28. A DENIAL that he had accepted money from miners although he admitted receiving presents in kind at Christmas time, was given by A. H. M.983 words
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Article270 1940-10-29 12 In Possession Of Military Apparel HOW the suspicious behaviour of t young Boyanesp in Orchard Road on Oct. 17 at 4 p.m. led to his arrest by two detectives and the eventual recovery of a number of articles oi milicary wearing apparel, was related it? the Singapore270 words
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116 1940-10-29 12 ryFFTCULTV in getting a Burires? interpreter caused a cajse which wis to have been heard In the Singapore second court yesterday to be postoonfd to Nov. 11. The caae was one in which thi part-J ies were English-speaking Burmese. One Piya Mating M&ung was116 words
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Article33 1940-10-29 12 The Trincomaleeaii community of Singapore celebrated Deepav ali la.st Sunday at ihc Airpon Hotel. At the conclusion of the party. Mr*. C. Vijayaretnam of Changi, d'stribu ed <oy< ?nd gifts to the children.33 words
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Advertisement910 1940-10-29 12 Ephazone Ends All ASTHMA STRAIN IN 30 SECONDS RSI WW [f^. Protects Heart, HP M tlfc !^4. \j iMomtc how j^Bs^BP^s»vA»r>£ M i *rom Asthmas Bi^estDanger 3 HFLSK NATIIRP 7D 1!!' -KS^i onthe MAKE -YOUR SYSTEM X SE I W master ASTHMA-PROOF Ir— 11--""!— "-IsrMPTOHt C^HAZONE protect* the Asthma sv/Ktw910 words
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Advertisement344 1940-10-29 12 I SUPREME PEN IHSPiKES I NEW SELf-CLEAHIHG INK/ To guard the revolutionary Parker Vacu- matic frora ordinary pen-clogging inks «JBgW j Parker experts invented Qaink an entirely new land oi ink that actually e'eans QuT a pen as it writes. SwJ=9 Five secret agent* in Quink dissolve diit, -fL grit344 words
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667 1940-10-29 13 Greece Accused Of Giving Aid To British Navy In Present War Ivondon. Oct. 28. THE (ireek Minister in Tendon has received a teleeran 1 from Athens tefliag of the Italian ultimatum to Greco and of the (ireek Prime Minister's reply stating that it667 words
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Article336 1940-10-29 13 Greeks Resolved To Die" Fighting Athens Oc'. 28. fUKFAV. will fight to the death," said Gen. Metaxas, the Greek Prime Minister. In a proclamation issued to-day. Calling the people "to battle," Gen. Me axas said: "Italy, not recognizing the Greeks as a free people, has demanded the surrender of sections336 words
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64 1940-10-29 13 Youths Determined To Help Country Athens. Oct. 28. THE morale of 'h^ Cirr** army Is excellent. All reports confirm *ho resolute spirit of the Greeks. The National Youth Organisation has issued a statement "As one man we are throwing ourselves Into the nght, knowing that noth'ng else counts where theReuter - 64 words
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97 1940-10-29 13 rvR. CHAIM WEIZMANN, president of th* Jewish agency for Palestine and of the World Z'onist organization has, according to an agency message, sent the following message yesterday f* President Benes. the Czech leader, on the ocrasion of the 22nd anniversary of the foundation of97 words
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370 1940-10-29 13 New York, Oct. 28. .THE Fascist reformation of France! has merely been outlined with- out any "consent" from the people of France who cling hopefully to! British resistance and admire the I rebel Gen. De Gaullr-, ieadrr of the Free370 words
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188 1940-10-29 13 German Foreces In Albania? Greek Army Expected To Put Up Good Fight London, Oct 28. ITALY had jibbed at attacking .Egypt and Is making for what seems an rasirr game in On writes Reuter's diplomatic correspondent to-day. The Italians have geographical advantages against Greece, as compared with Egypt, in that188 words
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Article130 1940-10-29 13 Greece Has Army Of 600.000 Men London. Oct. 28. rIE Greek army consists of 80,000 regulars and Its pot?n;ial war strength is ahmu 6C0.000 men The Gr^ek air force ordinarily comprises ten groups of thr°e flights, but there Is reason to believe that this strength had recently be^n considerably augmented130 words
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Article57 1940-10-29 13 Melbourne, Oct. 29. THE new Australian Government haf formed an Inner War Cabinet oi five members. They are the Prime Minister. Mr. R. G. Mrnzles. the Attorney-General, Mr. W. O M. Hughes the Minister of the Treasury. Mr. A. W Fadden. the Minister for thr Army Mr. R. C. Spender57 words
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Advertisement220 1940-10-29 13 Wi !t ™t* a ft 7 > g&7 w i Fa t \jl\ A W^*lmmWmJ&f 'i *m Wm\ rj A f^ W km IS THIS WHAT YOU WISH FOR YOUR BABY? The basis of good health is correct nutrition, and you may be sure that Glaxo has everything in it220 words
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Advertisement691 1940-10-29 13 [stop colds I OVERNIGHT- *r j *«r tr******* 111 1 6AB6LE WIIH I (.P JUH AOOWOF U Kilh germs In Hv« no»« and tliro«1 acts Intern Hy, too Ninf t"i-f "i nut nf irn < <>J.J ■■lit, and save jpomdf da^ of di»comfort, U will tackle it at the very691 words
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Article, Illustration302 1940-10-29 14 Buildings Damaged By Fierce Fires And Explosions London, Oct. 29. THE first R.A.F. bombing raid on the great Skoda arma1 ment works at Pilsen in Czecho-Slovakia ended in the early hours yesterday which was the 22nd anniversary of the founding of the Czecho-SlovakianReuter - 302 words
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Article106 1940-10-29 14 Nairobi, Oct. 29. A SUCCESSFUL attack on an enemy encampment in Abyssinia is announced in a communique issued in Nairobi last night. It states that on Saturday, South African aircraft attacked the military encampment of Maji in Abyssinia which was bombed and machinegunned and direct hitsReuter - 106 words
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101 1940-10-29 14 New York, Oct. 28. CEVENTY per cent, of Americans *J now think there is an equal chance, or bet er, of the United States entering the war, according to the latest survey of puh'ic opinion by the magazine For. line. The survey also reveals thatReuter - 101 words
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84 1940-10-29 14 London, Oct. 29. LIIGH officers of the RJIF. and re- presentatives of the men who served under him in France paid a last farewell to Air Vice Marshal C S. D. Blount M.C. at Graveside village church yard at Essendon, Herts ycrerday. ViceBritish Wireless - 84 words
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49 1940-10-29 14 London, Oct. 29. THE Red Cross and St. John Fund for the Sick and Wounded in War rose yesterday by a further £1.000 and and now amounts to £3,311,000. The Lord Mayor of London's Air Raid Distress Fund now amounts to £1,320,000.49 words
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Article48 1940-10-29 14 London, Oct. 29. ANOTHER strong contingent of South-African troops has arrived in East Africa, it is officially announced from Pretoria. Afrikaans-speaking men make up fully half of the contingent. The contingent is accompanied by units of the South African Women's auxiliary army services. Reuter.Reuter - 48 words
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334 1940-10-29 14 London, Oct. 29. A SPITFIRE pilot who, during an action, joined up by mistake with six Messerschmitts and "protected" them tells a story with a happy ending, in an Air Ministry bulletin. While weaving about his squadron over south-eastern London, he was sent on* toBritish Wireless - 334 words
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Article28 1940-10-29 14 Cairo, Oct. 29. "THERE is nothing of importance to report" is the text of a communique issued yesterday by British general headquarters in Cairo. Reuter.Reuter - 28 words
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152 1940-10-29 14 London, Oct. 29. TT is stated authoritatively that German losses in aircraft 1 over Britain during the weex ending midnight on Saturday totalled 39, of which at least eight were shot down at night. The British losses were 18 aircraft and152 words
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Article242 1940-10-29 14 Canada Ready To Aid Greece Egyptians Shocked By New Italian Move CANADA 6 pronouncement on the Greek situation was made tersely last night by Mr. Mackenzie" King, the Prime Minister. "With loyalty not only to ancient friendships but also to the cause of human freedom which is so closely associatedReuter - 242 words
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Advertisement399 1940-10-29 14 Revitalise yourself I Resolve to put off your tired, devitalized self, and put on a new, revitalized, rejuvenated self In other words, start taking 'Phyllosan' tablets to-day I Especially to those who live under debilitating climatic conditions, Phyllosan tablets come as one of the most important results of modern medical399 words
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Advertisement206 1940-10-29 14 V A minor irritation is just af 7 y annoying as a major com- C C plaint. Base that tickling chroat with ALX£NBURY& PASTILLES. The fresh jiuc? of ripe black currants, and tli r J 7 jure glycerine from whicn they are made, remedy, sooine j fWlenbuxys 7 V Mwmi(T|206 words
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Advertisement160 1940-10-29 14 WHY THE rRUSHTJ new on I mm V«O ■••'•8 jT*~:'^^Hf Why be late? when It's easier to depend on this New Big Ben to wake you on the dot! Millions of people trust Big Ben and get to work or time he's dependable. Hare you seen the New Big Ben160 words
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Article, Illustration264 1940-10-29 15 S.C.C 3; A.C.S I. THERE was fast, vigorous and keenly-contested hockey seen on the padan? yesterday, when the Singapore Cricket Club's second eleven beat the Anglo-Chinese School by three goals to one in a hockey match. AR fro ugh they playcit with three b^cks,264 words
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Article280 1940-10-29 15 TilS morning's rave training: notes from Ipoh will be fcund in PAC-T-: FOUR. la a. neat hie to the corner of the net! past Teck Seng. The second goal was rather a lucky one. and the result of a feeble clear- ■nee on the part of the280 words
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141 1940-10-29 15 GJB.C. 0: Y.W.CA. 0. 'THE G.S.C. and the Y.W.C.A first hockey teams again m?: on the G.S.C. ground yesterday, and this! Tim? the match ended in a scoreiess i draw. Play for the major par; of the first half was v?ry scrappy. The Y.W.C141 words
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Article49 1940-10-29 15 •THE fclkw.ng will play for the 1 Colts Hockey Club ist the SCC. first eleven on the pad. ing to-morrow: Mcc d'Sylva; E. de Jong, G. Scott; M. Kohlon*. Lester Reuons. L. Alvis; R. Frnnk, A. Watts, Monty Armstrong Jack r j Loredaj. Re.-rrrej G. Newman.49 words
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Article222 1940-10-29 15 S.R.C. 8; Gordons 2. If FEN hockey was provided by the S.R.C. (A) team and the Gordons in a match on the padang which ended in an eight-goals to two victory for the home team yesterday. Features of the game were the splendid performance of222 words
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194 1940-10-29 15 SCB.C 2; SJJ 0 DRESSING determinedly in the closing stages of the fame, the SC.R.C. b:at the St. Joseph's Institution hockey team by two goals to nil in a somewhat scrappy game at Hong Lim Green yesterday. The Chinese were not at full strength194 words
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427 1940-10-29 15 T*HE Royal Singapore Golf Club's Sir Arnold Robinson Cup competition for 1940 will be played at Bukit Timah on Sunday morning. The draw and starting times are: 8.15, F. Knight and C. Donald and E. C. Edwards and C. R. Michels;427 words
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1357 1940-10-29 15 Review And Selections For To-morrow's Ipoh Races CLECTRA should make a good bet in the main pony race at Ipoh to-morrow, the second day of the Perak Turf Club's October-November meeting, when a further card of eight races will come up for1,357 words
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Article25 1940-10-29 15 MON -ACCEPTORS and the order of running for to-morrow's races will be found in PAGE FOUR of the final edition if received in time.25 words
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Article251 1940-10-29 15 Kusge?: S.C.C. (B) vs. Fort Canning, S.C.C: Loyals vs. RAF. (Semb<iwang), Sembawang: R.A.F. (Sel.) vs. St. Andrew's Old Boys. W >«dsville. Hockey: C.S.C. vs. Mountain Battery, Balcstier; Post Office Club vs. RE. (Pulau Brani), Post Office ground; Women's trial, G.S.C. Singapore meeting, and must be considered a251 words
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Article99 1940-10-29 15 THE following are weights for two events oi 1 the third day of the Perak races Hones, class 3, div. 1, H' furlongs Kentuclcy 9.00 Argoutat 8.03 Alicante 8.11 Spear of Sarawak 8.02 Ordination 8.11 Swelter 8.01 President 8.09 Resistance 8.00 Echo 8.04 Blaricum 7.13 Kalili 8.0499 words
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Article30 1940-10-29 15 FiURTEEN cards wore taken out for the Keppel Golf Club's October mixed flag competition which resulted in a win for Mrs Dowlas and W. P. L»ouelas30 words
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Article77 1940-10-29 15 THE following have been selected to play water-polo for the V.M.C.A. Junior department against the Rest cf the S.A.S.A second division at the V.M.C.A. pool at 5 p.m. en an exhibition match on Thursday, after which prizes will be awarded to them for winniti" the second division league.77 words
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Article36 1940-10-29 15 r[£ men's handicap doubles final in the V.M.C.A. tennis tournament between Lim Hee Chin and Robert Tan < 15.3>vs. Woo Eng Look and Tan Eng Ann will be played on the YM.C.A. ccurts on Friday.36 words
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Advertisement178 1940-10-29 15 The only dressing thai feeds the hair SILVII'IX HAIR CREAM gives a vigorous alive (,'lossinr.ss; feeds the hairroots as it contains Pure Silvikrin It 1? non-greasy and docs not gum the hair. It Is the only hair cream with all the virtue-, of a good fixative keeping the hair well178 words
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649 1940-10-29 16 Italians Launch Great Land, Sea Air Attack ATHENS MAKES APPEAL TO BRITAIN FOR HELP T^OLLOWING Greece's rejection of a three-hour Italian ultimatum, Italy launched a land, sea and air attack on Greece early yesterday morning. The Greeks are resisting strongly. Greek and Italian warships areReuter - 649 words
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Article235 1940-10-29 16 Enemy Plan For Double Advance Athens. Oct. 28. THE first Greek High Command communique says Italian forces attacked our covering troops on tha Greek-Albanian frontier at 5.30 a.m. Our forces are defending the soil of the Fatherland." All roads and approaches across the land frontier areReuter - 235 words
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58 1940-10-29 16 Sofia, Oct. 29. Fis reliably learned that strong German mechanized mobile units are feverishly establishing anti-air-craft defences at Giurgiu which Is the vital pipeline head and now completely blacked out at night. Elsewhere in Rumania, Germans are actively repairing defences against air attackReuter - 58 words
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Article192 1940-10-29 16 Greek Fighters In First Action Athens, Oct. 28. IN demonstrations favouring Turkey, Britain and Yugoslavia, which took place in Athens to-day the demonstrators paraded behind the flags of these countries while an air raid was in progress. Two Italian aeroplanes which flew over the city wereReuter - 192 words
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Article173 1940-10-29 16 Madrid Comment On Greek Resistance Madrid. Oct. 28. "/^•REEK resistance will have a heartening effect in other places actually, though not openly, under Axis pressure," says the weekly Hoja official Del Lunes, which so far is the only newspaper to comment on the Italo-Greek war. It adds:Reuter - 173 words
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Article33 1940-10-29 16 Belgrade, Oct. 28. THE news that Greece and Italy were now at war came as a grsat shock here for it had been hoped that the situation was improving. Reuter.Reuter - 33 words
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404 1940-10-29 16 Berlin, Oct. 28. "pOMPLETE identity of views," was proclaimed in an official communique issued following a surprise meeting between Hitler and Mussolini at Florence to-day. The communique stated: "The Fuehrer and II Duce to-day had a conversation of several hours about questions at presentReuter - 404 words
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337 1940-10-29 16 YUGOSLAVIA AND BULGARIA MAINTAIN NEUTRALITY London, Oct. 28. QN inquiry at the Turkish Embassy in London, Reuter was informed that no information had been received regarding a report circulating to the effect that Turkey and Italy were at war. Reuter understands that theReuter - 337 words
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Article116 1940-10-29 16 Sofia, Oct. 28. AIR raid precamiens throughout the country have b?en ordered to-day for the first lime since the European war began. Wie order warns the population to prepare to blackout all windows., Civilian wardens have already been appointed and instruction classes will begin n^xtReuter - 116 words
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49 1940-10-29 16 London. Oct. 29 THE Minister for Aircraft Production, Lord Beaverbrook, acknowledges a gift of £6.000 from the Richmond Surrey Spitfire Fund rthe plane to be called "Jubile:") and £10,000 as a further contribution from th? British communities in China.— British Wireless.British Wireless - 49 words
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43 1940-10-29 16 HITLER TO MEET BELGIAN KING SHORTLY Stockholm. C:t 29. THE belief in Berlin that Hitler may shortly meet King Leopold of the Belgians is reported by the Berlin correspondent of the Stockholm Tidingen. The message adds neither confirmation nor denial is obtainable.— Reuter.Reuter - 43 words
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