Morning Tribune, 20 December 1939
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Title Section14 1939-12-20 1 THE MORNING TRIBUNE Vol. 4— No. 273. SINGAPORE. WEDNESDAY. December 20. 1939. FIVE CENTS.14 words
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Article748 1939-12-20 1 Londaon TO-DAY H.L. Hopkin l)u Need Influence To Get ■Into The Army: Singapore I Men's Experiences. London, Dec. 7. AID jocularly the other day that I L takes influence to get into the ■•my. The reason is, of course, ■at' as there is no heavy fighting, I. authorities have all748 words
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481 1939-12-20 1 Progress By Red Troops: Helsinki Asain Bombed Copenhagen, Dec. 19MteSm across Central Finland m an attempt to cut the country P in two, the Russians are reported to have been successful at Salla just north of the "wasp waist," m a drive against Kemijaervi, some 50 miles further west. If481 words
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Article64 1939-12-20 1 SMALLPOX STRIKES RED ARMY Helsinki, Dec. 19. CMALLPOX has broken out among I 5 the Rnvian Army m Finland. Reports caching here state that the outbreak ks spreading jaiW. and has already reached the proportions of an epidemic. AH Finnish soldiers are being hastily re-vaccinated, together with I all persons64 words
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Article92 1939-12-20 1 Meeting Of Supreme War Council Paris, Dec. 19. A meeting of the Supreme War Council was held m morning, at which Mr. Chambe lain, M. Daladier and Gen. Gamelin were present. A group of picked French volunteers penetrated some miles o-bind German lines yesterday and captured four German P» soneReuter - 92 words
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Article55 1939-12-20 1 New York, Lvc THE boxer Ernie Haas has been 1 arrested hi Toroi.to m connection with the. *muruer of Engleber& who was 7ound dead, with the head badly battered In a Brooklyn house earl> this m Ent!ebcre was at first thoucht to be Secretary of the GermanReuter - 55 words
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Article42 1939-12-20 1 London, Dec. 19 ftPEN ING the new 0 S P-h D which Abercorn read tne baii sai i"" tw_ h*v war was declared gr at of deep satisfaction to numbers as volunt**™ Tor ser Majesty's Forces.- ReuterReuter - 42 words
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Article27 1939-12-20 1 New York, Dec 10 According to the MUgl^ He^British destroyers are waumg^o to intercept the crack v Columbus 32 000 Th irsday fiom ver» known destination ReuterReuter - 27 words
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Advertisement40 1939-12-20 1 On Other Pages Canada's Expeditionary Force j More Of Graf Spec Lawyer To Show Cau^ M Women's Page 6 People Pia«s 8 9 10 (inemas n Hotel Stabbing Case J2 Shipping 13 Sport 14 Boxer's Suit 15 Finance Late News40 words
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Advertisement28 1939-12-20 1 JUST I NPA< KE|| NEW TOYS FROM BRITAIN USA "IKIKFS. TODDI-KKARK. SCOOTKRS. W001.1.Y ANIMALS, lORTS GARAGES, TKDDY BEAKS, YACHTS. ETC.. ETC. WH IT! AWAYS imu« SINGAPORE lEiriNt. 128 words
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365 1939-12-20 2 London. Dec. 19. pCßtteß detail* of the Exeter's fight with the Graf Spec given by the British Colonial Governor, indicate that the enemy sighted the high mast of the Fxeter and opened fire from 18!<_» miles. The Exeter returned the fire, the ye«.Reuter - 365 words
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Article130 1939-12-20 2 London, Dec. l:). IX is o/hcially announced that Marshal Gainelin yes tenia v conducted IVlr. Neville Chamberlain round a >ection of the Maguiui Une and presented the General At the completion of the tour the British Prime Minister expressed his gratitude for the honours paidReuter - 130 words
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Article29 1939-12-20 2 London, Dec. 19: A German warplane was reported to be flying north of the Shetland Isles. British fighters took off to engage it ReuterReuter - 29 words
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200 1939-12-20 2 NAZIS' LOSS OF PRESTIGE IN AIR AND ON THE SEA London, Dec. 19. JT is authoritatively stated that the importance the German High Command attaches to the preservation of -heir diminishing Fleet is emphasised oy tne strenuous resistance to the reconnaissance by th c British Air Force units yesterday withReuter - 200 words
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247 1939-12-20 2 Red Indians In Canada's Force For The Front "'TOE first division mX d Can^__l T peditionary Force I^l thusiastlcally welcoU j streamed ashore m thousin^i. M day. at a port m BrUa" f m n of the Navy, while aeroui-me! U *a_i overhead guarding again Pa '^a__ raid 5 *&am>t247 words
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Article98 1939-12-20 2 Britain's Overseas Trade London. Dec 19 H Board of Trade returns for __B seas trade for November toj imports valued at £83.988.000. compar* with £61,841,464 last month. an« £77,973,618 m November. 1938 The value of November export* £37,360,327 against £24,622.840 m 0« ober, and £42,923,223 m November ISUH Re-exports wereB.O.W. - 98 words
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Advertisement217 1939-12-20 2 Beginning to Feel your Age? You need a course of PHYLLOSAN ablets to recharge you with vital foroa, strengthen your heart and nerves, revitalize your blood, rejuvenate your arteries, and correct your blood pressure Doctors not only prescribe Phyllosan tablets .S_ f* kt hem tnemse,y They know that Phyllosan tablets217 words
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941 1939-12-20 3 KIPPER SAYS "I AM SATISFIED" Monte Video, Dec. 19. ris icported from a good source that an incident occurred aboard the Graf Spec when the captain announced his decion to scuttle her. The officers are reported to have replied, m ie presenceReuter - 941 words
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Article15 1939-12-20 3 The Hague. Dec 19 -Queen mina broadcasts to her p°ople to-mor-row 'Wednesday ReuterReuter - 15 words
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Article278 1939-12-20 3 CONTRIBUTIONS to our Christmas cheer fund continue to come I» ,V> steadily and this morning wo are able to announce a total oi $1,334.10. Hie apnea.' is to assist the Salvation (rmy to raise $2,000 to provide Christ- s comforts for 900 poor Singapore amines. This278 words
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Advertisement207 1939-12-20 3 mm^ mmimlmmmwm mwmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm~mmmmmmtmmpvmmmmmmmmmm l (AI'ITOI BESTA! BAST, PHONK 4006. X'MAS AND NEW YEAR'S EVE FESTIVITIES PREE Distribution of ™?\™™T* Hon D'oeuvre Varies c Crackers, Balloons Clear Turtle Soup v^ «aJ?MT 24th B° ited Presh Sa,m n on X MAB EVE lim^. Sam, Hollandaiae Sauce BOXING DAY DEC. 26th GrlK^rwdS toslnl207 words
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784 1939-12-20 4 SEQUEL TO INQUIRY BY BAR COAAMITTEE (From Our Own Reporter) Kuala Lumpur, Tuesday. application for an order calling upon Dr. H. Y. Teh, advocate and solicitor, Kuala Lumpur, to show cause why he should not be suspended or struck off the roll was784 words
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Article48 1939-12-20 4 (From Our Own Reporter; THE 2.000 Chinese^otr'o/'SS 1 Geddes Estate. Bahau. are 11 *_fj]_* has been n »*«urba c 60 coolies on a neighbourine Bah Estate have struck for the .same tt J e K fisUr re P rese a minor pa- the labour force, however.48 words
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Article88 1939-12-20 4 Women War Workers Thanked A LETTER of w arm thanks women of Malaya who 1 ting garments for the FishCV" has been received by i^7> from Lady Falmouth, chairnL"* 1 of the branches of theßedS 01 St. John organisation Cr "We are most grateful." write, i Falmouth, -for the splendid88 words
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102 1939-12-20 4 (Fxmn Our Own R emu-tor > Kuala Lumpur, Tuesday. J^ Chinese woman named Lum Meng was produced before Mr. R. C. Redman m the First Court this morning and a murder charge was explained to her. The woman is alleged to have caused102 words
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232 1939-12-20 4 i Singapore, Tuesday. HOW a refusal of a two-dollar loan early m the morning of Nov. 3, is alleged to have resulted m the death of her married daughter was revealed during the course of evidence by an elderly Teochew woman at the preliminary232 words
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Article152 1939-12-20 4 Singapore, i« iBs fjsjj T'HE marriage took place by >W" license at the Singapore Regis J? this afternoon before Mr. Conrad i*~j ham. the Registrar of Man^JLJ Commander John Fitzhardingp Bel n i Gage, of the Royal Navy, to Miss w Elvira Hansen, of Horsens. Deiimar The bridegroom152 words
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Advertisement63 1939-12-20 4 rJEGULAR USE OF W TOOTH PASTE does more than cleanse your teeth— it protects your gums as well for its unique ingredients penetrates into the gums, and fortifies them against disease. Agents: BARLOW CO. is! iiit I I a \swm?'*£fiAiLr /GIRRC WmWmW'n 0p D f Ar r m Vo »»°<'63 words
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Advertisement27 1939-12-20 4 "MASTER" PAD, ones A Strongest PadW mlum rust-proof Ask your Supplier for a full display Show. Frcm All High-class Dealers. Sole Distributors: RAHAMIN PENHAS, 117-125 Cecil Street.27 words
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Article, Illustration893 1939-12-20 5 For Christmas Entertaining..... I'ariv planning anil appropriate lal»!< ileeoraiion are tJlirMM+ai below 'THERE is a magic quality about Christmas, an infectious feeling of happiness and gaiety, which is further accentuated by coloured chains festooning the house, by tho rustie of bright coloured wrapping i paper, by the tinkle of tree893 words
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294 1939-12-20 6 MORNING TRIBUNE Wednesday, December 20, 1939. WE WANT LOTTERIES DECBNT pleas by the Sunday Tribune for State lotteries m support of the war funds have aroused general interest throughout Malaya. Inquiries made by Tribune representatives m all parts of the country indicate that opinion among all races and ciasses enthusiastically294 words
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352 1939-12-20 6 CHARGE AGAINST POST OFFICE EMPLOYEE Singapore, Tuesday ■OSKPII de Cruz, an eiuplovee of me J Grueral Post Office, stood trial nils morning m the Criminal Ois Iriit Court before Mr. J. L. HeFftll on a charge that on Nov. 17, at the t.uieral Po^t Oliice. Singapore, ueinn an officer of352 words
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Article92 1939-12-20 6 Vatican City, Dec. 19. THE Congregation Propaganda Fide is extended to Catholics m China Permission was granted some years ago to Catholics m Japan and Manchuria vo participate m certain non-Catholic ntos. It is 1 stated that rites like bowing to statues and reliefs of confucius areReuter - 92 words
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Article601 1939-12-20 6 People Places INGER Snap" the snappiest horse ever to have seen m gapore, was the star turn at the free Xmas treat which WhiU'a way's -taged yesterday for the kiddie>. Nearly three hundred ynniU|llpll crowded into the store at 10.30 to be entertained tor an hour l>\ comeI Harold A.601 words
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Advertisement30 1939-12-20 6 f To-day s White Label AnnouriceTnent It's hard to live within one's salary, but it's harder to live without it. The greatest hardahip U to be without DEWAR'B i W.P.S.-A30 words
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Advertisement57 1939-12-20 6 POLAROID >>cc how this new scien- __£fipJßßJfc__ tific light control stops I reflected glare and pro- fl^SKiir^ tecta your eyes as no tt other sun glass can protect them. Perfect eye x^ comfort for tennis, driving or any out door sport. Price $6.00. Beware of imitations. THOMPSON OPTICAL CO. Qualified57 words
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Article, Illustration314 1939-12-20 7 The Cathay The Rains Came I NY BODY who has flipped through 1 the 597 pag& of Loui.- Bromfield's povel "The Rains Came," must have teen impressed by its possibilities as a ir.i'Vie. The book has everything m the way 0 effective camera fodder— a chance for large-scale spectacular effects,314 words
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Article229 1939-12-20 7 THERE'S a dahlia fancier who lives near me who reminds me of Holry wood's producers. eh spring this rabid gardener runs from nursery to nursery like a flea on a hot skillet, jaying fabulous prices for newly developed dahlias. And each year, he admits that his229 words
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Article, Illustration281 1939-12-20 7 LADY LUCK PLAYS BIG PART IN THE LIVES OF STARS f NEVER see Lynn Bari m a picl ture without taking time out for i muse anent the uncertainties of -TolJvwood life. Her story, more clearly than most, .hows haw dependent young players ire on the whims of Lady Luck.281 words
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Article320 1939-12-20 7 Wonder if Ann Sheridan would say 'Oomph" if jabbed by an elbow? Newcomer Brenda Joyce, kissed by George Brent and Richard Greene m successive pictures, says either will do m a clinch. Contrast m combination: Blng Crofby's peppy talk and his slow, soft-voiced speech. This wsek's amusing anecdote320 words
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Article, Illustration464 1939-12-20 8 CHRISTMAS FARE AT S'PORE FILM SHOWS Men, "A Christmas Carol," Charles Dickens' classic story of the Yuletide comes i.oon to the Capitol Theatre. With Reginald Owen playing Ebene'/er Scrooge, and Terry Kilburn. boy actor discovery cf "Lord Jeff" as Tiny Tim. the picture c'osely tollows the original book m its464 words
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Article14 1939-12-20 8 Capitol A Christmas Carol its Christmas message of Peace on Earth, Good Wi'l Toward14 words
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Article169 1939-12-20 8 Pavilion These Glamour Girls TOMING to "These Glamour Girls," at the Pavilion we find a strange situation confronting us. The individuals vh 0 perform m this film rise high m the matter of character delineation. Because of this, the performance of Lana Turner as the taxi-dancer from Corn Falls, Kan.,169 words
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Article276 1939-12-20 8 Alhambra On Your Toes "AN YOUR TOES," the Warner Bros. dance-comedy, which opens to-morrow at the Alhambra Theatre, marks the highly auspicious return to the screen of the Ively and graceful Zorina and of c charmingly humorous Eddie eh is well known on the stage appeared m om picture and276 words
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Advertisement226 1939-12-20 8 MAKE WAY FOR THE BALLET LAUGH OF THE YEAR' to-morrow ALH AMBRA Warner Bros. BIG MUSICAL-COMEDY SHOW I^_T mmW AmmW mmmm\ fc J __E»>aaaa^aaaaa-L 1H ___^___L __L V m\\\W^m\ B-^___PT^H *^S &&>*&/\ WmWm 'I I 4^' J ICaalwi 41 Z'„ .■■all' ________F __f -k^-B lygA ''•'•*t"i*vk t fl 11 IH226 words
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Advertisement219 1939-12-20 9 THE "INSIDE" STORY OF )W SOCIETY'S GLAMOUR GIRLS! fl J.crofi of the Uppercru.t pfoygirfs _j_&Kj% „nd the Pork Avenue priie. they mon-hunt. m _y*^^^_. Jf >.niationol picture ol today', flaming youthl J» JLw^W fl f V^^mmW^mm^^ s-JT Am\r^mXmm\. Mmmm ___j __r^ __X mmm dy" 0- IC _^J IV fl _r___219 words
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Advertisement119 1939-12-20 9 r ■iM«BtaS«l««BlB_ B»a"lB___ _B___«___«_ ««MMMMM^MMMMMMM^Ma» A MERRY XMAS TO YOU ALL... and we assure you that your XMAS will be all the Merrier by your Seeing M.Ci.M's Heart stirring production >w— _T A _***"N 0 a» I The producers of "D*yH /i\ _0/7 iZ. /J-OtW* 1 UCopperfield'' now bring PJtohXM-119 words
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Advertisement253 1939-12-20 10 TO-MItHT b.lj 9.15 I YOU'VE ko.mci.p at hin kauii STORIES— NOW SEE HIM I.N A GRAM WT V 11. lOi\ SCREEN COMEDY! THE RACIEST RIOT THAT EVEI WON THE LAUGHTER STAKES |||JH|H Hl^_L-— I Bk|\ I _f^ O a s____aiir' Racing Tipster created and made M \\W\m W WDrld Famous253 words
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Advertisement295 1939-12-20 10 More Exerting:— Mere Sensational than any story Germany's l-boat rlthlessness I /JflK* DMi^ ÜBGATS! TIMELYrTHRILLINC jjftj# CHESTER WRRIS^ See WALLACE BEERY and his TRAMP fleet Brow U-BOATS SKY-HIGH M.G.Ms Mo_t Exciting Story since HELL DIVERS" The CAPITOLS NEW YEAR HOLIDAY ATTRACTION mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmw A^** J%- W** w mm j m m^\M295 words
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Article144 1939-12-20 11 I/1I tlaVit.," IN Sheridan ana rucnara uanson take the chief parts m "Winter nival," which is now .showing at the hay. This is a picture with a highophisticated love story— well told i delightfully acted— but it is more that, l^re are girls m their hundreds,144 words
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Article192 1939-12-20 11 WHEN Alfred Borden, disillusioned millionaire whose family has come to take him for granted, meets a jobless but lovely blonde In Central Park, a situation begins that makes "Fifth Avenue Girl," now showing at the Capitol, a thoroughly amusing film. As Mary Gray, the practical192 words
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Article200 1939-12-20 11 THAT well-known character of the late Edgar Wallace, Evans," comes to life again on the screen at the Pavilion. It is enough to say that Max Miller, the Cheeky Chappie of Trocaciero shows, is the real Evans'. For Mr. Educated Evans, racing tipster, opportunist, a man200 words
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Article44 1939-12-20 11 I The band of the Straits Settlements Polic3 U play to-day at Katong Parte at 8.30 p.Ti. March "Juarez" Schettino: overture id and one nights" Svabcda; selection "Wedd Whimsies" Alford: valse "Golden" Winter. titasla "Auf Den Alpen" Herfurth; selection rincess Caprice" Pall.44 words
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404 1939-12-20 11 "Boy"Might Have Bled To Death Singapore, Tuesday. AT the conclusion of the preliminary inquiry into the charge of attempted murder of Koh See Toon, a 14 b0y," employed at the Goodwood Park Hctcl, at the Hotel, on Nov. 8, Lim Horjr Kenp, a404 words
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Article54 1939-12-20 11 New York, Dec. 18. The U.S. Maritime Commission has authorised the United States Line tc operate the liners Manhattan and Washington between New York, Naples and Genoa. On the westbound voyage the vesse's will be allowed to put m at Monaco but only for the purpose ofReuter - 54 words
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Article88 1939-12-20 11 Charge Of Fraudulent Possession Singapore, Tuesday. ALLEGED to have been found m fraudulent ooss3ssion of eight piece s of cloth and six boxes of matches, Wong Hee, a 33-year-old Cantonese, claimed trial before Mr. C. H. Koh m the Third Police Court this morniag. Accused was alleged to have been88 words
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Article55 1939-12-20 11 Singapore, Tuesday. Lam Poon, a 36-year-old Cantonese, this morning [claimed trial before Mr. C. H. Koh m the Third Polica Court to a charge ol dishonestly retaining a stolen pipe valued at $3 yesterday morning. Tne magistrate postponed the case to Dec. 23 for mention, and offered bail55 words
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Advertisement134 1939-12-20 11 j POSITIVELY LAST PAY! 3-15, 6-15 9-15 AMIA 11 lilt A i Their Greatest Hit Since TOUR DAUGHTERS" ASK THOSE WHO HAVE SEEN IT! CARFIEI-^^fcuNE Frank McHugh Halop ~1 mA <jpK E^_ Presented by It OS. Ml P _^H l"_rV _H __C •JlßaWsaaaflß^ ALSO AIR-MAIL "PATHE GAZETTE" and A True134 words
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Article62 1939-12-20 12 Sin^an r» -r. The Toy department at Wh£_* was crowded to capacity thi when a Christmas ,h(>v. wa. the benefit of children Each child on arrival \V s lar of chocolate, and then commenced. There were th humorous tricks by clowns and J? conjuring, and it62 words
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148 1939-12-20 12 %^J Singapore, Tuesday. A FIXE of $50 or m default one week's simple imprisonment was to-day imposed on Sniper u lizuka, the proprietor of lizuka Mines, by Mr. L. C. Goh, fifth magistrate, when Shigeru lizuka pleaded guilty to the charge of leaving the148 words
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Advertisement305 1939-12-20 12 LUXURIOUS ONE-CLASS MOTORSHIPS CABINS VTTH PRIVATE BATH. Excellent Cuisine. PASSENGER FREIGHT SERVICES. HOMEWARDS: to Colombo. Aden Port Said, Palestine. Beyrouth, Marseilles. Casablanca. London. Antwerp, Rotterdam. Copenhagen and Scandinavia. OUTWARDS: to Bangkok. Saigon, Manila. Hongkong. Shanghai and Japan. For particulars regarding sailings, fares, etc. please apply to: THE EAST ASIATIC CO.,305 words
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343 1939-12-20 13 Good Moves By S.C.C. Threes A 5 pts. S.C.C. "A" 3 pts. |N a keenly-contested rugby fixture played on the Padang yesterday, the R.A.F. "A" beat the S.C.C. "A" by 5 points (a goal) to 3 points (a. penalty goal). I The343 words
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Article61 1939-12-20 13 TO-DAY HOCKEY: S.R.C. vs. R. A. M.C., Padang; S.C.R.C. vs. Tan Tock Seng Hospital. Hospital ground; Raffles College "A" vs. Technical School (K.L.) College ground. RUGGER: Public Services and Etceteras" vs. R.N. -R.A.F., S.C.C. i J. C. London. Kirk, Blunt, Gillett. R.A.F. "A":— Phillips; Brown, Smith, Pcwell, Gallop;61 words
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Article73 1939-12-20 13 London, Dec. 19. fy]K. 11. E. Morriss, who lost tiie famous stallion Manna two months ago, lias now lost the Blandford colt Paseh, winner m 1938 of the Two Thousand Guineas, the Eclipse Stakes, and the Coventry Stakes, and third m the Derby and St. Leger. ItReuter - 73 words
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Article31 1939-12-20 13 The hockey match arranged between the V.M.C.A. Juniors and the C.S.C. second string at the former's ground yesterday did not take place, the C.S.C. team failing to turn up.31 words
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Article181 1939-12-20 13 Singapore, Tuesday. rE committee of the Singapore Boxing Club met this evening at tha Happy World Reception Room uiv I r the chairmanship of Mr. W. Mitchell, the President, (Rev. R. K. S. Adams) being absent. The Club's boxing contests and invitation bouts will be held at181 words
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Article63 1939-12-20 13 The following have accepted to play for PublC .Services Etceteras vs. P.N.-R.A i< Officera to-day at S.C.C.:— A. H B. Alexander ton. W. J. N. Lee. J. W. Ewari. 8 Johnson, A. J. A. GoeUee, W McBeath; R. J. Maxey. K.J. Tovey. W. T. Knott. J. H. Stanners.63 words
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Advertisement44 1939-12-20 13 •NEW HUDSONTHE WORLD'S BEST BICYCLE Entirely on their own merits NEW HUDSON Bicycles have earned a truly "worhi wide" reputation for ENDURING QUALITY BEAUTIFUL DESIGN SUPERB FINISH CRAFTSMANSHIP anc RELIABILITY while VALUE for MONEY If. of course, a NEW HUDfeON tradition. _^„m„Sia/ W.P-3. 10844 words
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Miscellaneous197 1939-12-20 13 ««M»'MMHMrMi_>_CM«N»Ma__— Radio From Australia BEGINNING to-day the Australian Broadcasting Commission will present a daily short-wave 'world programme on behalf of the Commonwealth Department of Information. The service will be formally inaugurated with a speech by the Prime Minister. The transmission will be directed at India with the call signal VLQ;197 words
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Article89 1939-12-20 14 PEANUTS w« re strewn all over Cecil Street when a Standard saloon, driven by a young Chinese, came m collision with a cyclht shortly after 5.15 yesterday evening, ran off the road and finished up m the drain. Four people were involved m the accident the89 words
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76 1939-12-20 14 CHRISTMAS NEW YEAR COMPETITIONS The following competitions have been arranged at the Keppel Golf Club: Sunday, Dec. 24:— Men's Four Ball Foursome 18 hole.^ on handicap. Partners will be drawn by ballot. Entries to be made on the list posted up on the notice board. Saturday, Dec. 23 to Tuesday,76 words
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Article76 1939-12-20 14 London, Dec 19. HMS. submarine Salmon which Mi Churchill disclosed was the vessel I which sank a U-boat and torpedoed a German cruiser, is commanded by Lieut-Commander E. O. B. Pickford. She is of 670 tons and belongs to the Swordfish or patrol type.Reuter - 76 words
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Article29 1939-12-20 14 The Netherlands Trading soccer team will play football against the Indian Merchants Employees Association on Saturday at the M.F.A. grcund, Balestier Road, at 5. 15 p.m.29 words
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Article27 1939-12-20 14 London, Dec 19— The Scottish Football Association, subjeet to Government's permission, are starting a Cup Competition in February embracing 38 1 league clubs.- ReuterReuter - 27 words
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Article67 1939-12-20 14 Singapore, Tuesday Pleaain? B^ity to a charge of failing to report his arrival to the Registrar of Aliens within forty-eight hours as required, Heinard Ludury Rubach, a 27-year "Ic' Hollander was to-day ordered to < into a personal bond to b e of good behaviour for the next67 words
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Article694 1939-12-20 14 Singapore, Tuesday, "YOU both signed this agreement behind the back of the buri ard of control," remarked Mr. G. L. Howe, Civil District Judfc referring to the second of two contracts, entered into by a local bo f' Boy Quee and J. F. Roncon, a boxing694 words
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Article230 1939-12-20 15 Fraser's Daily Report Singapore, Tuesday. HULL conditions prevailed m both the tin and rubber share markets to-day and only a small volume of business was transacted. Tin shares were easier all round following declines In prices on the London Stock Exchange and the fall m the local230 words
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Article795 1939-12-20 15 Weekly Report Of Fraser Co. 'JpHE fortnight since our last report has been quite eventful with several Air Force successes and the brilliant Naval engagement which wrote off the Graf Spec and incidentally avenged the Rawalpindi. Finland is proving rather a David to the Russian Goliath while Russia suffered the795 words
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Advertisement189 1939-12-20 15 I REUTER'S j COMMERCIAL SERVICE j Jf .a.-...-| r BULLION MARKET London. Tuesday. Spot 23 V 2 Forward 23 11/16 Bur Gold. Fine, per oz. £8.8.0 LONDON SHARE LIST London, Tuesday. Distillers 66/6 Dunlop Rubber 29/9 General Electric 75/--lmperial Chemical In. 28/7 2 Imperial Tobacco 118/1 2 Anglo-Dutch 27^ Canadian189 words
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Advertisement90 1939-12-20 15 fi'_. Sj—J* '-"TTWBfT;yai—M—__— SAVINGS ?l/t/[a you io ftea&tu Mn/t&m c A dollar saved Is an extra dollar earned, c A Saving Account Is the best inducement to save. To have a Savings Account and to see this account grow from time to time is to be a contented person. A90 words
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290 1939-12-20 16 'Polish Navy, Army Air Force Exist Again' London, Dec. 19. MAJOR ILINSKI, of the Polish military mission, spoke m London to-day on Poland's efforts to reorganise her fighting forces. He declared that the Polish army, navy and air forces existed agoui. Polish Ships, consisting of destroyers! and submarines, constituted partReuter - 290 words
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42 1939-12-20 16 REPORTS OF HUGE FRENCH LOAN TO CHINA Paris, Dec. 19. Reports from the Far East of a loan of 180 million francs to China for the construction of railway linking the provinces by Yunnan and Szechuan are unconfirmed m official circles.- ReuterReuter - 42 words
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Article111 1939-12-20 16 Calcutta. Dec. 19. THE Bengal Legislative Assembly has passed a resolution assuring full co-operation m the prosecution of the war. s The resolution, which was passed by 82 votes to 42. also urged the granting of Dominion status to India immediately after the end ofReuter - 111 words
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Article56 1939-12-20 16 TRAWLERS BOMBED MACHINE-GUNNED London, Dec. 19. fPWO more fishing trawlers were bomb- ed and machine-gunned by German planes. The Grimsby trawler Etruria was towed into a Scottish port m a battered condition A bcmb killed three of the crew and injured one. An Aberdeen trawler was also sunk. I OneReuter - 56 words
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254 1939-12-20 16 London. Dec. 19. IT is recogni>ed that no accurate conclusion on the comparative strength of fighters and bombers can be obtained until large-scale operations have taken place, although the success so far attending R.A.F. fighters when driving off enemy bomb raids mayB.O.W. - 254 words
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Article336 1939-12-20 16 Amsterdam. Dec. 19. CLAGS were at half-mast m the 1 Wilhelmstrasse, Berlin, yesterday for the loss of the Graf Spec, according to Berlin despatches. The news of the scuttling has caused pain and bewilderment m Germany, for nobody knows why it happened. When they read the eight-line announcementReuter - 336 words
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108 1939-12-20 16 £8 MILLION RAIL ORDERS FOR B.E.F. London, Dec 19 r pHE Ministry of Supply, which 15 responsible for providing the British Expeditionary Force m France with locomotives, rolling stock and materials for permanent v^ay. has placed orders for 240 freight "tender engines, and for 10,000 twenty -ton covered goods wagons.108 words
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Article47 1939-12-20 16 BRITISH AIRMEN RESCUED FROM SEA London, Dec. 19. A NAVAL trawler landed four British airmen at a north-east coast port this morning. They were picked up from a collapsible boat. It Is understood they took part m tne Heligoland fight, and landed through lack of fuel- ReuterReuter - 47 words
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Article241 1939-12-20 16 SlOCKnoini, FE fate of the Graf Spec is a severe blow for Germany, says a Berlin correspondent, who declares that official quarters m the capita are very bitter regarding the refusal of the Uruguayan Government to allow the battleship an extension oi time m order to enable theReuter - 241 words
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