The Straits Times, 4 September 1941
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Title Section37 1941-09-04 1 The Strsits Times fESTABUSHED NEARLY A CENTURY I MALAYA'S LEADING NEWSPAPER -LARGEST NET SALES 16 pa(;es SINGAPORE, THURSDAY. SEPTEMBER 4. 1941 PRICE 5 CENTS, The Straits Times 16 PAGES, SINGAPORE, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, >194U PRICE 5 CENTS37 words
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Advertisement270 1941-09-04 1 For Up-to-date TAILORING MIEN CHONG 3» (olrman St.. Spore. rhonr 4X16 Or AvaUable Suit l.r>n e thi "i'.m-kvillr" Suitlnes— U.S.A. WAIN SHIKII/S In Silk and Wool Also AMUCK AN SIIAICKSKIN. In various coloars SINGAPORE. 140 OtCIL ST CPHONI S47l> /■jSrV^Sii SMALL ATOMIC fSm ;^IEdS DIESEL ENGINES .^^J^^P^* gjg^L^k^gK V^l Ws270 words
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Obituary34 1941-09-04 2 FOKIKR. On July 30, 1941, m an aircraft accident, Pllot-Ofllcer Athol Foster, Roya' New Zealand Air Force, late of Singapore. aged 25. Son of Mrs. Janet Foster. 5 Westbourne Road, Rcmuira, Auckland, N.Z.34 words
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Advertisement615 1941-09-04 2 CHArVCBERI.IN.— At the Mat'mtty Hospital Bln^apore, on Ist. September, to Jean (wife of P. W. Ohambeiiln) a son. Jtfr'.El-NANAYAKARA The engagement is announced of Gerroe Dennis Reael. of Penaug, second son of Mrs. L. A. Reael, to Margaret, youngest daughter of Mr. anc Mr*. M. W. J. Nanayafcara of Singapore615 words
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Advertisement483 1941-09-04 2 SITUATIONS VACANT_ CAN ANYONE RECOMMEND cap»b> baby am>h willing to work od healthy Isolated estate. Box No. 155. Straits Time*. STORE-KEEPER required by British company. Write stating qualifications and salary required to Box No. 301, Straits Times. COOK BOY preferably Javanese required (or Estate bungalow. Wages $38. A4va.it i willing483 words
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Advertisement782 1941-09-04 2 FOR SALE FOR BALE. Philip Radio Player 7v 1*40 model together with Oarrard Record Changer in beautiful cab'net. Both for cash 1770/ Box 193 Straits Tlmta, STAMPS Coronation stamps ■■ed, entirely complete, renulnely partmarted. Perfect condition In special coronation album. Very r.asonable price. Rart opportunity valuable porjiesslon, 165. North Bridge782 words
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Advertisement839 1941-09-04 2 MOTOR VEHir.L ES^ WANTED a small ear m good con not older than 1938. Ford preferable. Please reply Post Box 143. Singapore i ~FOR SALE. Austin, t. Tourer 193* (July) j excellent coniHlon Best offer over ***** Cash. Apply Bon No. 179. Straits Times. tt H.P. DODGE Saloon 1937 38839 words
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Advertisement263 1941-09-04 2 1938 VAUXHALL 14 HP. SALOOM 1938 FORD V-8 22 HP. 1§34 M.G. 4-SEATER 1939 B.S.A. SPORTS— ducoed red 1939 HILLMAN MINX SEDAN 1940 SINGER SPORTS, small mileage 1938 DODGE 4-DOOR SEDAN 1938 FORD SALOON 10 H.P. 1939 CHRYSLER PLYMOUTH MOTORING LESSONS Rapid Course hi MOTOR IjRIVTKG taught by adwtlier. My263 words
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Advertisement449 1941-09-04 3 SHIPPING ANNOUNCEMENTS I N. Y. K. LINE. TO JAPAN SINGAPORE TO KANMON, KOBE O AND YOKOHAMA. TO INDIA M Singapore and Penan* to Colombo and Bombay also Ranroon and Calcutta. Indication of any sailings available will be riven on Application. NIPPON YUSEN KAISYA (Incorporated m Japan) Meyer Chambers, IS. Kaffles449 words
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Advertisement540 1941-09-04 3 MANSFIELD CO., LTD. BLUE FUNNEL LINE. Frequent Sailings to United Kingdom. Oates are not E 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 oassenger ships. Single fare $192 (A540 words
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Advertisement36 1941-09-04 3 FURNITURE -TUBECRAFT- Table*. Chain. Stools. Bedsteads. Cots. Revolving Office Chairs. Shop and Hospital aiiuipmrnt are marie In eilhu Chromium or Stove Enamel finish. Special desirns made to order (or sufficient juantKles HMMsUM jy fj 'i nBU36 words
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Advertisement480 1941-09-04 3 Rheumafism and Backache Cone m 1 Week I Flush Kidneys With Cyit.x and Ym'H f ««l Fiim Cyatex the prescription of n, famous doctor ends all trouble duo to fauilv Udki nation m double quirk tlm».ro. if you suffer 1 from Bh.umatism, Sciatica, Nturiin, urn. bago. Backache. Nervousness. Lsg Pains,480 words
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Miscellaneous610 1941-09-04 3 Broadcasting TO-DAY SINGAPORE /.111.. ZIIPl. ZHP2 ana ZlirS. 10 a.m. Malay pragrMMM- L* i Na 1h; 10.20 a.m. Kronch «.igs; 1. .40 a.m. Hawaiian Malar muMr; 11 a m. Berr Chan-1 partv: 11.48 m teterral: 12 nwn. p.m. "His Mijisty's Pi'io Vessels"—* th» work of the ship which ;iui< H610 words
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Article373 1941-09-04 4 Export Rights Now Almost Valueless IN a weekly report on the rubber market, issued this morning Lewis and Feat (Singapore) Ltd. write:--A further notification has Deen made by the Controller of Ruborr that the rate of release for the lourth quarter 1941 will be 130 per ceni373 words
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Article147 1941-09-04 4 The Birt-apore Chamber of Owwct Rubber Association held 1U 1.554U1 -uic.ion. yesterday, and there were catalogued IMIMI lb— 1,277.34 tons; oHered 2.686.443 1.199.30 tons; told 1.748. «3« lb.— 780.64 loos. London Spot 13 Hd. New York Spot Ml r»n'.«. Ribherf Smoked Sheet trau Per Lb. Standard Quali147 words
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Article91 1941-09-04 4 Sinfaporr, Thursday, S«pt. 4, noon. Buyer* »en>n pricat rnc» No. DC B.S 8. (Spot looae) 3SH U* Ml IX R.S.S. I O.» B> CUD Srp<«mb«r MH MM CF.A.q. R.8.S l.c.j- it bain S<T>««nbrr »K UK f A.Q. B.8& k ib baka Krptcmbrr il% it KUTl'BE91 words
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Article125 1941-09-04 4 London, Sept. S. FE Stock Exchange opened firm but Inactive, with gllt-edgeds and Internationals good, rails ar.d Industrial* steady, oils a Ehade easier and Brazilians pausing. Iraq 4'.i per cent, issues were up three points. Japanese bonds were half point down. Kaffirs were steady, favoured by theReuter - 125 words
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Article118 1941-09-04 4 London. Sept. 3. LLOYDS has ceased quoting war-risk rates to and from China, Japan and Piencb Indo-Chlna following the official prohibition of exports thither except under licence. For any licensed exports the market estimates that a rate of not below 30 per cent, would be specially quoted though It wouldReuter - 118 words
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Article53 1941-09-04 4 Dow Jones Averages Ntw York. Sept. 3. •■pHE following were th? Dow Jones 1 orerages on the New York Stock exchange and Commodity Exc^an?.' rinsed to-dav Industrials. 127 91: rails. 30.50; utilities, 18.79: bonds, 90 63: stock sales. 460 000 shares; comra~ditv i index. 8106. The markets were53 words
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60 1941-09-04 4 TAMBALAK RUBBER ESTATES Ltd earned a net profit of $35,241 In the year ended June last. The directors recommend a dividend of five per cent, requiring $21,192. They also recommend a transfer of $9 000 to a reserve for reolan ing. The annual60 words
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Article488 1941-09-04 4 Demand For Industrials And Rubbers Continues By Oar Financial Correspondent Singapore, Sept 4. r[E share markets opened on a firm note this nurning, encouraged by the general rise on the London Stock Exchange and the fact that Lonrt .n is showing ren-jv/ed interest in sterling tin shares488 words
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Article134 1941-09-04 4 Dividend 12 Per Cent: $51,597 For Reserve K LUANG RUBBER CO. LTD. earned a net profit of $141,136 in the year ended June la£t. This rompare3 with $103,677 In the preceding year. An inter.m dividend of five p^r cnt. was paid and the directors recommeno. a134 words
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Article54 1941-09-04 4 New York, S_>pt. 3. THE following were the prices of Straits tin in cents per Dound on the Commodity Exchange ;o-rfnv and 'last Friday: Aug. 29 fv'P 3 Spot September October November December 52 52 51.90 £1 85 51.50 51 50 51 00 51 00 50.5054 words
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Advertisement672 1941-09-04 4 PUBLIC NOTICES NOTICE. The Ofllcrr I/O Sergeants' Mess, Air BeadqiiarUrs. Slme Road, will not bold himself responsible for any debts Incurred by the Mess Contractor. Wee Ab Pook. SINGAPORE~MUNICIPALITY. MT. EMILY SWIMMING FOOL It Is hereby notified that the abore Pool will be closed for cleaning on Thursday and Friday.672 words
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Advertisement464 1941-09-04 4 HONG FATT (SUNGEI BESI) LIMITED. Notice of DrrMead and closing of Transfer BegUter. NOTICK U hereby given that a thlrJ Interim dlrldend of a per cent, hi respect of the financial year ending 31st December. 1941, (making 26 per cent, to-date) has been declared and will be paid on toe464 words
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Advertisement122 1941-09-04 4 HARD of HEARING? DON'T BE. Overcome your difficultiet by using a NEW WESTERN ELECTRIC ORTHO TECHNIC HEARING -AID Come and try tor younelf thb new HEAR INC ATX), it hai do eq-jal. If you cannot come to-day wr*tc far a FREE Brochure and full detail*, but do something about your122 words
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Advertisement225 1941-09-04 4 M.GMS JOYOUS STARSTUDDED HHIRLWIND L W MUSICAL SPECTACLE! OPENS TO-NIGHT 6.15 9.15 llear the new, n«w hit tmnt, "OUR LOVE AFFAIR" And A Omni More Great Melody Saeresscs! Mickey ROONEY. Judy GARLAND la The Pictwe That »aa Ma4e for Happiaess! "STRIKE UP THE BAND" with PAUL WHITFMAN AND ORCHESTRA. Weefc-ea*225 words
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Article282 1941-09-04 5 London, Sept. S The following are to-days closing middle quotations Share* are of Cl denomination unless otherwise stated: The abore are aia?n mUdK prtoea, brokers' margins, brokermge and staaop daty are not Ineiuded.—Bechance Telegraph. uoan vfe mi »i... iot 1 Funding Loan 4% 1M0-K 115 War Loan282 words
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Article79 1941-09-04 5 rPHK following output* of tm-are an rex ported for August:— The estimated value of Uie output of ITakuapa Valley Tin was $101,769 and the mine worlcing cost was $55.860 The dredge 1 of Satupnlo was stopped for 15 day* for re- IPHrt. Hours N&wng Pet Tatuapa Valley79 words
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1376 1941-09-04 5 WEDNESDAY. SEPPT. S, 1941: 4 P.M. omrtn Seston Ampat <to> 2s 7%0 3* Ausj-al Ami] (to) 7» 3d 7s 6d cd. Austral Malay (C) 32s 33s x.d Ayer Hltam (tot IK 18s Ayer Weng ($1) .70 .75 BwijnD Tte (O Ik to Batu Selan«or (U)1,376 words
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Article123 1941-09-04 5 COMMODITIES EXCHANGES i From Out own OorresoooaeDt > '>witlqn. Sept. 3. POMUODITY and Kxcbjuige market* eioma w m followf wit* preTtow aaotatMoa m mtmumtn— kCBBSB: Quiet. Spot U«4d 13« d (lS%d ll%d) Oct. n%a u\a nt\a iz\i> Nov. n%d ij\d <u%d I3%d> Jan.. Mar. ISHd 13 11 ltd ll)%dUlllU) New123 words
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Article39 1941-09-04 5 pOREIGN imports of rubber m August totalled 19.964 tons, compared with 20,813 tons m July. Total Imports for the eight months of this year are 173,648 tons, compared with 167,018 tons m the corresponding period of39 words
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Article46 1941-09-04 5 FSREIGN imports ol tin-ore into the Straits Settlements In August total led 3,585 tons, compared with 4,28:: tons m July, bringing total Imports for the eight months of this year to 40,199 tons, compared with 39,144 tons In the corresponding period of 1940.46 words
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Article160 1941-09-04 5 Mails close at the General Post Office as follows: TO-DAX Aden air 4 p.m. I Africa air 4 p.m. Burma air 4 p.m. Ceylon air 4 p.m. Efypt air 4 p.m. Oreat Britain etc air 4 p.m India air 4 p.m. Java air 4 p.m. Mauritius160 words
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Advertisement215 1941-09-04 5 AID .TO BRITAIN WEEK The ANGLO -CHINESE FRIKNDSHIP IS NOT JUST MERE FRIENDSHIP. IT IS THE ENTENTE CORDIALE OF THIS AND OTHER GENERATIONS TO COME ""*TO-NIGHT. AFTER DINNER DANCE 9 p.m. To Midnight. BE HERE FOR SATURDAY'S RACE DANCE TO-NIGHT'S FIRST NIGHT ALI'RED HITCHCOCK'S SENSATIONAL RELEASE "Foreign Correspondent" with JOEL215 words
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Advertisement164 1941-09-04 5 THE INDIAN OVERSEAS BANK LTD., (Ineoraaratad hi British India) Entrust YOUR SAVINGS with THE INDIAN OVERSEAS BAH LTI., 1, Collyer Quay* Singapore and WATCH HOW IT GROWS Interest at 2\° 0 allowed withdrawals by Handy cheques allowed. RATTAN AND BERTAM CHICKS. Maker and Repairer of Rattan and Bertam chicks, (iktu164 words
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Advertisement319 1941-09-04 5 SAVINGS sIU/jD 2/ou t» A dollar saved ia aa extra dollar earned. A Sarincs Account U th* best inducement to say*. T* hare a Savings Account and to see thi» account Krow from tine to tiro* is to be a contented) person. A Savings Account may b* opened with this319 words
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Advertisement825 1941-09-04 6 3.15, vi^H Xl aVMHattahw -«dB few jtHlr^^ Vi i Bsfl Bsm *TW -fr mt gr -t* #>"Hf T Mi Plbk. H 'I* "^^^L j^-Lg. BSB^P^tafl^BsHL W inn i»» B 1 -398 Bsiiiir MmY^mm L. <c2|^ <<^>Jß' 1 tt, aasiiHi ''^dHS i,, bsß^ -Bite aWff bbsK^Bp^bsH BbW» I .b^bs^^ Be A.825 words
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264 1941-09-04 7 Simla, Sept. 3. "WE have suffered several rude buffets and undergone some heavy shocks, but we are still upright and stronger than ever," declared Gen. Sir Archibald Wavell, Commander-in-Chief m India, m a broadcast message on the second anniversary of the war. "ThereReuter - 264 words
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319 1941-09-04 7 Viceroy's Tribute To India's Heroic Sons Simla, Sept. 3. A TRIBUTE to the glorious deeds of Indian troops m the many battlefields of the war was paid by the Viceroy, Lord Linlithgow, m a broadcast to the people of India on the anniversary of the outbreak of war. The ViceroyReuter - 319 words
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Article299 1941-09-04 7 Messages To The Army R.A.F. Big Struggles Ahei'd Will Extend All Fully London, Sept. 3. fHE War Secretary, Capt. D. Margesson, ga/e the following exclusive message to Reuter on the occasion of the second anniversary of the outbreak of the war: "The Army has had many hard tasks since theReuter - 299 words
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172 1941-09-04 7 London, Sept. 3. /JEN. Sir John Dill. Chief cf the v Imperial General Stafl. !n a message to troops stavioned all over the Empire, says: "As we enter into the third year of the war Army can look with pride upon what has passedReuter - 172 words
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Advertisement295 1941-09-04 7 RAFFLES HOTEL to-night DINNER DANCE (informal) 8 p.m. to midnight BUSTER MAGGIE OINNKK S3.IW MUN-UINKKS 'si.Ot Saturday LUNCH IN THE BALLROOM GRILL BLIND BALL SPECIAL CABARET In Aid of ST NICHOLAS' HOME FOR BUND CHILDREN. DANCE HOSTESSES EXTENSION TO 2 A.M. BOOK NOW Admission to Ballroom $1.00 SUNDAY EVENING IN295 words
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Advertisement181 1941-09-04 7 DEANNA DURBi. I KM X SONOB JE tnm ■f' MLt bIKL ylr-'-^ghufi) 3—t* LOVE AT LAST PERHAPS i 3Ml* BENEATH THE LIGHTS Of HOXK OU) FOLKS AT HOME A cutnplete stock of .jetLnna Durbin'i Kceords Is o)>Ulnsbl« »t »ny ol tba offlcet ol jT.U.A..— ***** WalUing <■ Clouds When Aprl!181 words
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Advertisement299 1941-09-04 7 fATHAY TO-DAY LAI rIA I 3.15, 6.15 and 9.15 DP 'PHONE From O London 34afl dugout to a spy- MOM, fP 4 hideout m Lisbon )w^^B It*. th« »crMn'» fc^jr *^J ml ALS most axclMns i^ f^ ,f I MO VIETONE monhe adv«ntur«l I JB B^bßs. w Pn ■■LJBbK! INCLUDING299 words
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1235 1941-09-04 8 During the past few days news services have contained several columns of extracts from leading articles and speeches commenting on the second anniversary of the outbreak of war. In very few cases Indeed has there been1,235 words
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832 1941-09-04 8 London Letter BRITAIN GATHERS A RECORD HARVEST By Cable Good Crops Of Grain Make Food Prospects Brighter By Our Own Correspondent London, Sept. 2. ALL England is now a garden and allotment holders are getting their reward for their labours earlier in the year, while farmers in Kent are watching832 words
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Article724 1941-09-04 8 Demands Attention Even At Present Time To the Editor of the Straits Times Sir,— I have read with interest the letter written by "V" and published in your issue of Aug. 29. In reply I would like to endeavour to impress upon "V" that I fully appreciate that724 words
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Article640 1941-09-04 8 Will Be Decided By Production "A SINGLE Strugs the inn.sble buttle for the world" Is tbe desrription applied ta the present war by Mr. 3 L Garvin, in the Observer Those who study Nazidom in th« very grain, he goes on, know that Hitler does not640 words
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Article294 1941-09-04 8 Waiting Crowds At The Rush Hours To the Editor of the Straits Times Sir, As seeing is believing, might I be allowed respectiully to suggest 'that the manager of the Traction Company, the Competent Authority on Oils and the Registrar of Vehicles pay a joint visit to North294 words
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Advertisement12 1941-09-04 8 F.M.S. RAILWAYS OFFER SITES FOR PRIVATE GODOWNS WITH RAIL ACCESS ENQUIRIES INVITED.12 words
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474 1941-09-04 9 Both Sides Taxing Resources To Limit FIGHTING IN AIR ON LAND IS BEING INTENSIFIED Nazis Still Plan To Get Moscow Before Winter W/ITH the last days of summer drawing near, the £reat clash of arms on the Eastern Front is reaching a point whereReuter - 474 words
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407 1941-09-04 9 Moscjw, Sept. 4. WHILE the main Soviet communique makes no reference to the position at Leningrad, a supplement to the communique states. At the approaches to Leningrad. Soviet flyers keep on smashing enemy aircraft. About 70 enemy planes, taking cover in theReuter - 407 words
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Article269 1941-09-04 9 German Threats To Red Fleet's Chief Bases London, Sept. 4. THE closing of the German ring around Leningrad, plus the Russian admission that Tallinn had finally fallen to the Germans, turns the spotlight on the future balance of seapower in the Baltic, where the Russian269 words
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Article141 1941-09-04 9 London, Sept. 4 A GRIM picture is given to the Gerrt man people by a broadcast last night of the hardships ):eir troops arc facing. "For days now," the speaker said, "one battalon has been lying m mud with rain pouring down on the men.Reuter - 141 words
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Article20 1941-09-04 9 Mr. Winston Churchill Is making a speech at a luncheon to-day, according to authoritative quarters la London, reports United Press.20 words
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Article296 1941-09-04 9 Beaverbrook To Lead Britons London, Sept. 4. IT Is officially confirmed that Lc.d Beaverbrook, Minister of Supply, will lead the British delegation on the joint Anglo-American mission which is proceeding to Moscow to discuss material aid to Russia with the Soviet Government. This confirmation followed a statementReuter - 296 words
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Article199 1941-09-04 9 Moscow, Sept. 4. "pHE Soviet Arctic Fleet has reported activities In assisting land forces i to keep the coast clear around Petsame, and our marin's are being landed rogularly m the German-Finnish rear," I states yesterday evening's official Russian communique qucted by United Press. TheReuter - 199 words
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Article154 1941-09-04 9 London, Sept. 4. I ERMANY Is In no way bound to take any steps for the feeding of occupied territories," This statement was made in authoritative Nazi circles in reply to an Inquiry about the food situation in the occupied countries in the east of Europe. "InternationalReuter - 154 words
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569 1941-09-04 9 London, Sept. 4. **THE spell of German Invincibility 1 which paralyzed the will of the 1 world a year ago has now been finally broken," declared the British Air Minister, Sir Archibald Sinclair, in a speech at a luncheon in London yesterday.569 words
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127 1941-09-04 9 London, Sept. 3. A XIS losses, chiefly of the Luftwaffe, In Russia are estimated In London to-day at 4,000 planes. This severe drain on Germany's air power m Just over two menths compares with 3.038 planes lost over and around Britain lastReuter - 127 words
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85 1941-09-04 9 Washington, Sept. 3. THE United States Navy Department to-day issued a report on the progress of the two-ocean navy, announcing that 213 vessels of all classes have been completed since Jan. 1, 1941, and keels laid for 436 others. An additional 249 craftReuter - 85 words
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337 1941-09-04 9 Washington, Sept. 3. THE United States shipping programme is ahead of schedule, according to Rear-Adm. Emory S. Land, chairman of the Maritime Commission, at a press conference to-day. The Admiral predicted that 1.153 new ships, totalling about 1.240,000 tons deadweight, wouldReuter - 337 words
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Article173 1941-09-04 9 Urges Economic Mobilization Tokio, Sept. 4. THE jrravest crisis in her historr is now facing Japan, according to the Japanese Prime Minister. Prince Konoye, who has made no public statement since July 30 and who broke his silence yesterday to tell this to a round-table conference ofReuter - 173 words
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58 1941-09-04 9 Chungking, Sept. 4. FE American Japanese talks in Washington mu.'t end In failure, says the official Central Daily News. "If Japan yields in the di.:cu5s'rns tt will mean failure for Japan, but if Japan remain* firm in her expan~ion policy the discussions must breat down,Reuter - 58 words
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Article51 1941-09-04 9 f EN. Berg'-r.t, Vichy aviation chief who, ft wm* reported two months ago, believed that Oennany would win thr war. recently eiprraed the conviction In conversation that Germany was bound to lose owing to an eventual fuel shortage, according to a irport from trie French frontier, saysReuter - 51 words
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Article45 1941-09-04 9 The Japanese Finance Ministry is to exempt the Imperial Petroleum Company from payment of corpirt't'on b r taxes as from to-day. It Is learned m Tokio, says Heuter. Trite company vu ri-e-tv (irgamsed to serve as a control organ embracing the oil Industry throughout Japan.45 words
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Advertisement27 1941-09-04 9 OTHER CABLES m pages 7, 14 and 16 MT Tg~i^iJsT^un R R A ki n V ■M% vB &*g&^, V|\B nA N U I to Cjood OOi^es27 words
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916 1941-09-04 10 Monthly Contributions And Gifts From Staffs HAILY' additions to The War Fund again exceed $1,500 and U the gross total is now $5,777,698. Included in the latest lfct of acknowledgments is a gift in lieu of income tax, a fifth contribution from Messrs.916 words
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Article97 1941-09-04 10 AM USEMENTS BAFFIN'S HOTEL Dinner and Dance (Informal) p.in to Midn»<rht. CK*\l WORLD /.ti. r-Dinner Dnnce I U) MidniKht. Clot*": Foreign Carranxtndari Sky: Kedok Kc'awa llAfl't Mil A IKK (Happy World) r,! ,n Archer. Seaside: One Iv A Million. NKW WORLD ralklcs Hieatrr." ana Clneniaa, M(t. snow Cabaret Dancing. OI97 words
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Article229 1941-09-04 10 THE first mention of a charge 1 under the Defence Regulations (Control of Petrol) Order, 1941, was made before Mr. K. K. Oon m the Singapore Fifth Court yesterday. Appearing as counsel on behalf of Goh Koon Hong, of Kenz Lee Road, who was charged with229 words
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Article286 1941-09-04 10 Death In New Zealand Flying Accident FURTHER details are now to hand of the death o.' Pikt Officer Athol Foster, Royal New Z n alnnd Air Force, who was killed in a flying accident at Riverhead. New Zealand, on July 30. Pilot-Officer Foster cu for several286 words
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Article28 1941-09-04 10 rpHE following league soccer matches, acheduled lor to-day. h*Te been postponed: Reserves, R.A.F. vs. Ualayi, Anson Road stadium; second division (a), R.A.M.C. vs. R.A.F. (S), Clllman.28 words
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353 1941-09-04 10 "/"*\NE of my happiest memories of i the last few months is the relationship existing between the Netherlands Indies and ourselves. This has always been cordial but has developed into real friendship creating ties which will not be broken," said Air Chief Marshal353 words
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Article, Illustration766 1941-09-04 10 M. Egal Tells Of Prison Conditions In Saigon l/IDNAPPED in Shanghai in April by Vichy authorities, detained in a Saigon prison for four months, court-mar-tialled 10 days ago and sentenced to six months' imprisonment a sentence which was suspended for "assisting indirectly in the766 words
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Article80 1941-09-04 10 IN a case under the Defence Regula- tions (Control of Petrol) Order, 1941. T. Pestana. the manager of Tian Hoh and Co., Ltd., Peck Seah Street, claimed trial on a summons alleging that, being a private petrol pump operator, he us<~d 283 gallons of petrol80 words
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579 1941-09-04 10 Indian Soldiers Show Real Skill With Motor Vehicles By A Straits Times Representative I TNITS of the Indian Army serving in northern Malaya afford proof of the remarkable way in which Indian troops have adapted themselves to the high standards of mechanization which success in579 words
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153 1941-09-04 10 At The Cinema "Million Dollar Baby." (PriseilU Laae, Jeffrey I.ynn. Ronald Reagan. May Warner Bran At the Alhambra. r THl8 film Is truly one of the most delightful light comedies to come out of HoUywood in a long while. If tells a make-believe ..airy153 words
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89 1941-09-04 10 WHEN the schools re-ODen on Monday, after a four-week vacation, the pupils of Gan En« Seng School will not recurn to their own school buildings, which have been certified as unfit for further use as a school, but w 11 go89 words
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Advertisement108 1941-09-04 10 v WHETMtK *OUH CAR IS STANDING 4^^n STARTING I running _rr~-^, SHELL MOTOR OIL S W«rs ON THE JOB I W oil for your car because it is At starting-the moment when m refined by the most up-to-date mosl engine wear occu^tr,,, process which makes it cling to ol i108 words
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226 1941-09-04 11 MORE BRITISH INDIAN TROOPS ARRIVE Every Unit Fully Mechanized Completely Equipped AMONG further strong Indian reinforcements which have just reached Malaya are famous units with long traditions of valued service in many theatres of war. On arrival, they were met by the Commander-in-Chief, Far East, Air Chief Marshal Sir Robert226 words
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327 1941-09-04 11 THE funeral of Miss Margaret Emma Mc1 Connell Kerr, daughter of Mrs. Kerr and ilster of Mr«. P. J. L. Mayger of Singapore, took place yesterday afternoon at Bldadari Cemetery. The Rev. Father C. Oauthler officiated Those present at the graveside Included Mr.327 words
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Article78 1941-09-04 11 *TiHE annual eenoral meeting of the A Friends of Singapore will be held j at the Adelphi Hotel at 5.15 pjn. next j Wednesday. At a meeting of the Council it was decided to proceed with the printing of broadcast talks ji the series "Presenting Singapore." The78 words
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47 1941-09-04 11 Canberra, Sept. 3. THE Australian War Minister, Mr. Percy C. Spender, has announced the sending of an official Australian war correspondent to Malaya as official Australian artist to depict the life of the men of the Australian Imperial Force. Reuter.Reuter - 47 words
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Article159 1941-09-04 11 [THE Governments of the Straits i Settlements and of the Federated (Malay States have decided to pay a I supplementary allowance with effect from July 1, 1941, In addition to the high cost of living allowance which has been paid since Nov. 1, 1939. This nev159 words
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76 1941-09-04 11 DLEADING guilty m the Singapore Police Courts yesterday to a charge under the Defence Regulations. Lim Bak Sian was 'in-d $50, or two months rigorous imprisonment, by Mr W D Carew It was stated that Lim, after oeing employed by the Tanglin Military Hosoital on Feb.76 words
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43 1941-09-04 11 P common with other religious institutions, the Chesed-El Synagogue m Oxley Rise will hold a special service on Sunday morning. Sunday has been fixed as a "national day of prayer" which will be observed throughout the Empire.43 words
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931 1941-09-04 11 MEMBERS of various communities In Singapore, interviewed yesterday at tlie beginning of the third year of war, were unanimous m the opinion that Malaya should— and will do more to further the country's war ciior;. They admitted that they were :ar more931 words
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Advertisement299 1941-09-04 11 ySr JK J GENTLE as new. That's because p— Sunlight is made from the SUNLIGHT SOAP purest ingredients, and is FOR TOILET USE entirely free from all f^Tfi^'soaT^ harmful chemicals. The keeping her cherished garments spotless. But non abundant Sunlight lather everywhere or* using Sunlight for toilet removes every particle299 words
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Advertisement296 1941-09-04 11 POTTERY TABLE LAMPS 9HHHHHHHH|[ I modern and -^B ATTRACTIVE W BEDSIDE LAMPS, W M BASE IN BLUE, CREAM, GREEN, PINK OR APRICOT. Jl^^^^ 9 INCH OPALINE gUM^»SjU||| SHADE TO TONE. W TOTAL HEIGHT 12 INCHES 1 M MODEL NO. 375 SUPER MODEL i^H||MppHm| NO. 402. ALSO W I N BLU296 words
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Article, Illustration290 1941-09-04 12 nf£ have to be practical these days and a worth-while job is to make worn garments took fresh and cheerful again. The sketch gives an idea. The original garment, knitted two seasons ago, had been a perfectly plain high-necked, short->sleewd Jumper. A band of crochet, m a bright290 words
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Article218 1941-09-04 12 MEAT, LOCALLY SLAUGHTERED Beel Steak 34 cts per lb.. 45 cts. per katty: Fillet Steak 70. 93: Sirloin 36. 48; Rump Steak 36, 48; Mutton i Australian), any cut 46. 64; Pork: Lean iChiak Bak) 60 cts. per katty; Lean and fat (Puih Chink Bak)218 words
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565 1941-09-04 12 Rfc following maximum prices apply to all retail shops and markets m the Settlement of Singapore:— Onions, large Australian 8 cts. Retail per katty: All other qualities (Indian. Thailand, etc.) large 8; small 9. SCGAK Java Head Sugar, white and brown Talkoo Granulated565 words
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Article690 1941-09-04 12 Barbara Murray - Barbara Murray By DUNOO and I were sitting on top D of a coconut palm wondering what to do next. "Don't let's do anything dangerous!" I said "the thought of anything fierce like tigers makes m« feel quite tired!" I "I was thinking the same!" said Bungo standing690 words
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Article1067 1941-09-04 12 Nurse Elizabeth - Nurse Elizabeth By MIRSt Ellubeth bu had expert n Uatalnc In the care of Infaatt and yo«nr children If jmi hare any problems connected with babies or young children an-! wonld like her help write la Nvrae EHxabeth. <•/• Hmn'i Supplement, Straits Times. Cecil Street, ttacaparc1,067 words
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Advertisement366 1941-09-04 12 "NO MILK PROBLEM WITH ME IN YOUR KITCHEN!" WITH a supply of Klim fresh milk. Or you can use m your kitchen you it dry m your cooking need never worry about the same way you use salt, getting or keeping fresh sugar, or flour. The natural milk. For, Klim366 words
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Advertisement362 1941-09-04 12 GIVE YOUR HAIR A T>*Um™*4TiT*n4*fmmAMmmm will frohfti up yowr tcalp, make yowc hju- tpMfck 11*1 rununl colour, «i*e Ml rt a capttvatmf hnrrnnc fratnnce. TfT tka N*w HMMI a*IU.MNriNE noltvhrd kppcarancc tunply u»e AlMmi ■>*>■»)■ 1^ 741 MAKE YOUR OWN FACIAL PACK Here is the recipe. Take 2 Parts Gnea362 words
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988 1941-09-04 13 "Generous Gesture" Says Sir Shenton In Broadcast IN the course of a broadcast from the Singapore station last 1 night the Governor, Sir Shenton Thomas, in a talk entitled "Third Year Begins" paid a tribute to Chinese in Malaya for their "Aid-Britain" gesture which988 words
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Article385 1941-09-04 13 Pledge Faith In Mr. Churchill £HINE8E In Malaya sent three cables to London yesterday on the second anniversary of the wartwo addressed to the British Piime Minister, Mr. Winston Churchill, and the third to the Lord Mayor of London. Cables signed by Mr. Tan Kah Kee, chairman385 words
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Article37 1941-09-04 13 Mrs. Kamala Dcvi ChatopadHya, an Indian Congress worker, win pass through Singapore on the liner President Oarfleld shortly. She la on her way back to India after a tour of the United States and the Far East.37 words
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Advertisement296 1941-09-04 13 has received a small selection of JANE ENGEL GOWNS. D aq'ja MAYNARDS BUILDING. Phone 4974 11, Battery Road. t r Ragular automatic stropping k*«pa *Val«l* blac?«i Wi p«H*cl condition for w*«ks on and— far longar lhan W\rA ordinary blades. A Val«1 Raior will las) lor yaars. 4\% Valol b mor*296 words
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Advertisement226 1941-09-04 13 JAEGER SLIPOVERS BRITISH TO THE LAST STITCH All pure wool m fancy check knits with neat ribbed basque waists AS ILLUSTRATED available m medium and large sizes m Grey and Fawn Shades. WELL FITTING. PRICE 7b95 EACHW MEM'S SHOP >)) GROUND FLQQR= HJfIITfJ)UJJIYS Kuala Lumpur Ipoh SINGAPORE— Penang Taipeng. And226 words
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495 1941-09-04 14 Berlin's Industrial Targets Pounded During 50th Attack Of The War London, Sept. 3. f"IANT British bombers, marking the second anniversary of the fateful Sunday declaration of war, left great firea burning in Berlin and over a wide area of western Germany last night.495 words
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Article71 1941-09-04 14 New York, Sept 3. TIE United State* U at war in the prof^nndest sense," writ the N?w York Post in an artirle urringthat the Inited States shall declare war immediately. "This nition dedicates ;tself f> the task of crush Ing the form and substanceReuter - 71 words
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Article93 1941-09-04 14 Stockholm, Sept. 3. OTTO Abetz, German Ambas3?dor In Paris, has gone to Hitler's headquarters bearing a formal request frcm C~mte d? B-inon Vichy envoy In Paris, for negotiations for a definite Franco-German peace, according to the Tldingen's Berlin correspondent. The Germans are displeased at the FrenchReuter - 93 words
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72 1941-09-04 14 New York. 3rpt S. BERLUTS latest pounding from th* R.A Is descrlb d m the A!r.er>an Press In fro-t-pane ftori<-s wi'h streamers. P'orJo, fnKf'Vi butMlag* and windows shaklrg and rattlin* all nlrht. and some newspapers expiwi the belW that Russian planes m*v have participatedReuter - 72 words
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Article199 1941-09-04 14 The RAF can find crews for all aircraft that can be produced and are well ahead with plans to drcp more and more new heavy bombs nighi after night until the German people see for a second time that war Is not worth while, saidReuter - 199 words
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219 1941-09-04 14 London, Sept. 3. THE Increasing cs-cperatlon of tn? United States rnd Russia with 3.itain in the fl^ht against Hitlerite Germany and the urgent n?ed for greater output of war suprlies her-> are stressed in newspaper comment on th* stn-t of the thirdReuter - 219 words
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Advertisement364 1941-09-04 14 THE FOOD OF THE FUTURE uturr.nuo i protkction of fruit ON THE .^fejjjii AND VEGK TABLE SPRAYER I CROPS FROM INSKCTS JOKL Ka, H b^bl^^ ■SB 8888 u^ t. r*i TMT M uw> i«M KFFECTIVE SPRAYING B^S*" y AN O ARE MORE IN /".S^ flT~^\ DEMAND THAN EVER f fjU-4364 words
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Advertisement166 1941-09-04 14 Y^SBBBBBBBBsl^^^^^^^^SsV^^^^^. -/I ALL WOMEN maf eniuv admiration. Lips (hat appeal a tkin alluring, pctaiunootb perfect colour Dlcnd.np beaut; realiuicail* natural m m appraL LIPSTICKS m tv iovcl« iiudn. mure Indelible u'm im«K>ib witb iparklt snd intensity of colour Fhe new ROUGB SOLIDE t>l<rul» with all tkina. In thre* eaquisite thade*166 words
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Advertisement284 1941-09-04 14 In the LONDON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE (AUTUMN) 1910 results just published 90 pei cent, of PITMAN TRAINED STUDENTS were awarded PASSES hi TYPEWRITINC. and 57 per cent, of these a 1 ME^HLaWPWma^MBa 1 tamed DISTINCTION. Rfl f V .VljTf 11 1 nff\ Enrol now for the JUr Mi I^Wt >284 words
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2316 1941-09-04 15 Fourth Day Of Singapore Gold Cup Race Meet TWO maiden winners, Mr. K. Williamson's Armagh and 1 Mr. M. L. Phillips' Banco, provided the upsets in a favourites' day at Bukit Timah yesterday, the fourth day of the Singapore Turf Club's Autumn (Gold2,316 words
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Article73 1941-09-04 15 SOCCUt: S.A.F.V lane, ruerrc <1*Mm, M.F.A. n. K.A.r, luta E«4 •tadlmn; Fattee n. Arryll*, Dr»ot; ween* division (a) R A.M.C. vs. B.A.F. <SeleUr), Glllman; R.A.F. (T<-n t »h| n. MaUy Rctimcnt. Tenrah; Mcond dirlrion (k). Airport w. Part C»nnln». J.C.8.A.; S.C.F.A. vi. Air Btmdmmarttn, Fairer Park. Th«73 words
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Article215 1941-09-04 15 TWO of the leading scccCr teaass hi the 1 Royal Ah- Force wU meet a* Avon Road stadium on Sunday. Sept. 14, when Tengah aDpsoe Seletar hi the Unal of the Small 'Bite Cup eamactttlca. The object of having the match at Anson Road is215 words
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88 1941-09-04 15 (Prom Our Own Cos spon<twit> Jobore Baliru, Sept. 2. 'THE Jobore MUltai-y Forces, for Ute s cond x consecutive year, became champion In the Hull run romrytlMon to-day when th"y beat the Bella Club by three goals to nil In be final at Xti" Tr.ide88 words
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399 1941-09-04 15 (Prom Our Own Correspondent) Ipoh, Sept. 3. BELOW tre given the entries of Clais four hor.-es for the Peralc Turf Club's September meeting to be li Id on Sept. 13, 17 and 20. The first run will be five furlings I'raisht or 5%399 words
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422 1941-09-04 15 All Gold Cup Candidates Exercised ALL the Cup candidates, with the exception of Kal Tere who will J probably be a Don- acceptor, were brought out for work on' the second track of the racecourse this morning. The ffolng wa.« very Rood. Pro Patria, ridden by Lawler, m the nrrt422 words
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Article123 1941-09-04 15 A LI. il ready far W-aMrrs>w's pragraaune ia. of n«hl? In aid of The War Fund at the Happy World stadium. Diamond and Milling, the principals In the main event are trainee] to the rririote. anal eae la as racer a* the other to cet123 words
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Article40 1941-09-04 15 I^HFKE was a marked scarcity of thrills and ezcithif play m the first division Icaene soccer match at Chaivri yesterday m which the rrrll« beat the Gordons by an only coal scored early m the first half.40 words
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Article214 1941-09-04 15 Fixed With Rheumatism A woman correspondent writes: "I wax crippled with pains stabbing me like a dagger in the lower part of my back. From there they would go from Joint to Joint, almost fixing my shoulders so that I could not move my214 words
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Advertisement562 1941-09-04 15 Jill IJ^KS2* *n5.sHC^ .TARINA Cycles are precision built In Kn^lund. The SBss^r^ a standard Model de Luxe is illustrated Sports Models are ■Hy ltao available. Despite Its high class British flnlsti '&i \/77^/ J^K STARINA Cycles are not high priced! TVDe X I/ X MA *"sm^* Obtainable •root the 'allowing562 words
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Advertisement258 1941-09-04 15 AT THE END OF A PERFECT i"~J?3 IHE -t lW \Jr OLD SCOTCH WHISKY mm**" Singapore Traders Tel. 7603. KOLSTER BRANDES @|f B BRITISH MAOE IMS RADIO SPECIAL OVERSEA MODELS MJm i^f KB Drake 8-\a!ve mains superhet 4 wave-bands 11 to 545 metres tropical construction international octal valves K-watts push-pull258 words
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660 1941-09-04 16 GERMANS DRIVEN BACK IN NORTH CENTRE ENEMY RETREATS 32 MILES: PANZER WEDGE CUT OFF Nazis Still Unable To Cross The Dnieper River In The South Moscow, Sept. 3. A BIG Soviet counter-attack personally led by Marshal Voroshilov, Commander-in-Chief in the northern sector, ha* pushed back the German* three miles, theReuter - 660 words
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Article484 1941-09-04 16 Konoye Roosevelt To Meet? Washington, Sept. 3. DEUTEK learns from a usually well-informed source that one of the suggestions contained m the personal message of Prince Konoye, Japanese Prime Minister, to President Roosevelt is that he and the President should meet somewhere m the Pacific for discussion of those mattersReuter - 484 words
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91 1941-09-04 16 Chungking, Sept. 3. rs Military Council asserted to-day that Japanese troops have evacuated Foochow following a severe battle last night. The Council cla.med that the Chinese Inflicted heavy casualties on the retreating Japanese, says United Press. Japanese headquarters m Canton make out that theReuter - 91 words
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Article45 1941-09-04 16 U.S. CANADA DRAW CLOSER London. Sept. 1. ra message to the Canadian National Exhibition at Toronto. Mr. Cordell Hull. US Secretary of State, says: "Our two countries are drawing ever more closely together m our determination to defend our own chosen way ot life Reuter.Reuter - 45 words
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Article111 1941-09-04 16 Washington. Sept. 3. FIS understood there is a sharp division of opinion »mong officials here, including some members of the State Department, on the Far Eastern situation. A number of high officials are stated to be in favour of allow ing Japan to remain in ManchukuoReuter - 111 words
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Article48 1941-09-04 16 London, Sept. 3. THOUSANDS more Canadian soldiers have arrived m Britain accompanied by American technicians and Canadian girls recruited for the mechanical transport corns, and more American nurses are Joining the American Red Cross m Britain, where 40 American nurses are already at work. Reuter.Reuter - 48 words
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547 1941-09-04 16 London, Sept. 4. "A TRUE measure of the progress of the Battle of the Atlantic or mire expressively Battle of the R"»s,' says The Times naval correspondent, is not a comparison of naval or mercantile losses but how far we have succeeded m maintainingReuter - 547 words
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81 1941-09-04 16 London. Sept. 3. 11/HFN air attacks were made by the enemy on the garrison ;it Tobruk during Monday morning three bombs fell so wide of the mark that they fell In their own lines, it was stated In London to-day. The attacks onReuter - 81 words
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