The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 13 December 1939
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Title Section17 1939-12-13 1 The Singapore Free Press AND DAILY NEWS 5 CKVTf NO. 15,959. ESTD. 1835 WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 13, 1039.17 words
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512 1939-12-13 1 Superiority Over Nazi Air Force Proved MANY ATTACKS MADE ON ENEMY SUBMARINES VIEWING th 3 progress of air warfare m the House Commons yesterday, Sir Kingsley Wood, the Air said that our fighter squadrons, regular and had taken n heavy toll of such512 words
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64 1939-12-13 1 WIVES of Civil Service employees re not to be employed m the Civil Service on special wartime duty m Great Britain unless their work is absolutely essential, it is announced. Even m these cases they may not work m the same department as their64 words
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Article318 1939-12-13 1 Britain France In New Agreement London, Dec. 12. SIR John Simon, the Chancellor of the Exchequer, m the House of Commons to-day said that as a result of his recent conversations with the French minister of Finance, M. Reynaud. a comprehensive agreement had been arrived318 words
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192 1939-12-13 1 BRITISH NAVAL LOSSES NEW CONSTRUCTION London, Dec. 12. rIE enormous naval construction programme which has been greatly increased since the outbreak cf the war more than compensates the losses suffered by the British Navy. Nearly 1,000,000 tons of warships are now under construction and many important units are nearing completion,British Wireless - 192 words
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28 1939-12-13 1 Stockholm, Dec. 12. THE Swedish steamer Toroe (1,400 tons, struck a mine m Swedish terlitorial waters to-day. The crew were saved. ReuterReuter - 28 words
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Article39 1939-12-13 1 The death is announced of Dr. Wilhelm Grosz, composer of "Isle of Capri/* and many other popular songs He was 45 and collapsed while playing the piano at his house m New York. ReuterReuter - 39 words
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Article41 1939-12-13 1 BRITISH and Egyptian land, sea and air forces are side by side to-day m great combined exercises to test Egypt's military and civil defence. The exercises include a black-out ever an area which covers the whole of Egypt. ReuterReuter - 41 words
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643 1939-12-13 1 STATEMENT OF SOVIET DEMANDS TO FINLAND NO reply has yet been received m Geneva to the League appeal to Russia for a peaceful settlement of th? Finnish dispute. The appeal expired last night. Soviet officials m Moscov, refuse to discuss the appeal and643 words
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Article74 1939-12-13 1 TTIIE Helsinki correspondent of the Berlingske Tidende writes: "The Finnish northern division is now lighting a desperate battle to prevent one of the greatest human catastrophes m the history of the north. "11" the Russians succeed m breaking the Finnish defence line, it will mean that74 words
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179 1939-12-13 1 Bremen Sighted By A British Submarine London, Dec. VI. A SHORT announcement from the Admiralty this afternoon revealed how Britain's respect for international law has saved the German liner Bremen The Bremen sailed from New York three days before war broke out and was lucky enough to get to the179 words
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Article47 1939-12-13 1 CROWN Princess Ingrid of Denmark is expecting her first baby m January. Crown Princess Ingrid is the third daughter of Crown Prince Gustav Adolf of Sweden. She is 29. Her marriage to Crown Prince Frederick of Denmark took place m May, 193547 words
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Article271 1939-12-13 1 Gamelin's Letter To Gen. Gort Paris. Dec. Z, A LETTER from General Gameim to General Lord Gort is included m a special order cf the day t the British Expeditionary Force It contains Gen Gamelin'.s order of the day to the French Army wiioli says: "Soldiers271 words
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90 1939-12-13 1 Unity Guarantee Of Our Victory Eden I ..Hii Ml !>«' 1NOTHING could be more foolish tnan to under-estimate the task Britain has undertaken, declared Mr Anthony Eden, the Dominions Secretary, m an address at a luncheon at the Canadian Club m London to-day. Mr. Eden added: "I do not believeReuter - 90 words
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Article100 1939-12-13 1 London, Dec 12. SIR JOHN SIMON inlormed the Hoil c of Commons to-day that the Government had decided, subject to Parliamentary approval, *hat the right course m the present circumstances m dealing with Czech assets now blocked to this country would be for the unexpended balanceReuter - 100 words
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Advertisement155 1939-12-13 1 NOT TRY... OUR SHANGHAI TAILOR CUT. STYLE FINISH GUARANTEED r MSIT: CHOTIRMALL'S 4143 HIGH STREET. mW m **»m^"Rmmm^o\Wß^^Rß T^**** VjWJßiC^^* —^ff^^M^^* to-night -Cocktail Dance 7 P m. to 9pm DINNER DANCE (informal) 9.45 to midnight CABARET ATTRACTION MIMI JOSE POPULAR MEXICAN DANCERS OF INTERNATIONAL FAME ::er 53.00 XMAS NEWYEARS EVE155 words
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Advertisement80 1939-12-13 1 JUST RECEIVZD FOR YOUR EVENING WEAR PRINTED CHIFFONS IN BEAUTIFUL DESIGNS Hi VISIT: CHOTIRMALL'S 41-43 HIGH STREET. SEA VIEW fl HOTEL TO-NIGHT THURSDAY, FRIDAY 6c SATURDAY SPECIAL DINNER -DANCE Ml SIC BY THE ADELPHI SFA VIEW HOTELS ORCUESTR! DIRECTED BY A. BERSHADSKY DINNER S3.— NON-DINERS ADMITTED FREE OF CHARGE TO-NIGHT80 words
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214 1939-12-13 2 "Alang-Alang:" Malay Film At Alhambra ANOTHER good Malay film. "Alang Alang.' produced hy the Java Industrial Films, was hown at the Alhambra last night. Unfortunately the Alhambra could arrange for only one right's showing of the film but it will be shown at the Theatre Royal shortly Perhaps the Alhambra214 words
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Article69 1939-12-13 2 I £T J hem Live a Univ ?i\>al tare at the Pavilion. Is an entertalning story o. an American doctor's j .-glc t m vide hospitals with mbal a terrible disi John Howard's role as the doctor Ks| neing, while Nan Grey, who is as pi site,69 words
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Article37 1939-12-13 2 MR. R H. SCOTT. Far Eastern repre- .".alive ol the British Ministry oi Information, who is at present visitI Chungking, will be the guest of or .tt a tea party given by the, Cultural Association.— Central NewsCentral News - 37 words
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Article48 1939-12-13 2 REGULATIONS concerning ihe control of coagulants used m the rubber industry were issued In the Government Gazette last night. New maximum retail prices for formic and acetic acid arc given. Holders of stocks of coagulants are required to make a return to the Controller of Rubber48 words
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Article70 1939-12-13 2 Baby sandy and Mlscha fcuer run away with the scenes m Now Universal's "Unexpected Father"' at the Capitol The-4heme^ \Sr of un^>rphan baby who brings quarrelling boy and girl friend together. In "Unexpected Father" you forget about the hackneyed story In the laughs that come through the antics70 words
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Article46 1939-12-13 2 TTHE CIVIL claim against J. F. Roncon. a local boxing promoter, by Eoy Quee. a Chinese boxer, was adjourned ior a week, m the Singapore Civil Court yesterday. Quee claims $60 from Roncon, the balance of an amount allegedly due on an agreement.46 words
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Article, Illustration34 1939-12-13 2 Sir Kingsley Wood ancl Sir John Simon, Air Minister and Chancellor of the Exchequer respectively, paid a visit to a lighter aerodrome. Sir Kingsley Wood is here seen chatting to an airman at lunch.34 words
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Article389 1939-12-13 2 THE FUNERAL of Mr. Gregory Christopher t Gillie) Seth who was killed as a result of a motor- cycle accident on Monday took place at the Bidadari cemetery yesterday. Mr. Seth who was a Lance-Corpora] In the Q (M.G.) Company of the 2nd: Battalion S.S.VF.,389 words
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Article112 1939-12-13 2 PLAYING on the home court last Saturday the Capital B.P. beat the Oxygen B.P. by seven games to nil. Results 'Capital's players first); Singles: Harry Leo beat N. R. Ponnuswamy 15—7; 15—3; Nik Abdullah beat L. H. Quan 15—5: 15—4; A. A Rahman beat T.112 words
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102 1939-12-13 2 Virginia Beach. Dec. 8. The Institute of Pacific Relations has embarked on a long range study of the economic policies of the Pacific, with special emphasis on south-east Asia. The findings of the Research Committee, headed by Dr. Phillip Jessup, after a ten-day meeting102 words
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Article327 1939-12-13 2 (LOSING QUOTATIONS London, lie.. 12. COt following arc to-days closing middle ..notation. Shares are 01 £1 denomination unless otherwise stated. oon. Loan 5V© 1944-64.... 108' i tunding Loan 4% 1960-90 105 4 War Loan S^Co 92 7 16 +116 Join. Union Assce. (Units) 6*4 Prudential Assce. 'A'327 words
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Article170 1939-12-13 2 Our Own Correspondent) London. Dec. 12 POMMODIT? and Exchange markets closed as follow! with previous quotations m parenthesis: ktrbkr: Strong. Spot: HT 8 d 12d I] iSd 11 9 lGu. Jan. -Mar. 1 2d 12 1 16 d tll'-d 11 9 16d> Apr. -June: lisd I2d di\d170 words
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149 1939-12-13 2 DAILY PRICES CURRENT Dec. 12. 193J): 12 OClock Noon Ruyers Sellers No. IX R.S.S. Spot loose.. 39 40 No IX R.S.S. F. 0.8. m cases Dec -Jan < Sellers option > 39\, 39 v -> G.F.A.Q. R.S.S. F. 0.8. m bales Dec -Jan149 words
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Advertisement125 1939-12-13 2 The (Greatest War Pitture ever Produced TO-DAY 3.15, AfUAIIDDA H.io 9.15 P.M. A^niijrajßi&i% NATIONS MAKE WAR, BUT HUMAN HEARTS BREAK! m^m ma m^^m mm^ mm^ m mmW******i mmmmJ^ mm^ Adapted From A k l/ncensored I ERICH MARIA 4 H. famous mm^^r^^^^f^^^*m^^^R*¥^Rm^\t^^^^^L^ *W mmm^ mm i±m^^^** W with _t^r^^jfa^l r- IYRES125 words
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Advertisement38 1939-12-13 2 Arrange Your Parties Now for The BIG XMAS Attraction Opening at a Special Midnight Premiere CAPITOL" Saturday, Dec. 13rd. CHARLES DICKENS' Immortal (lassie f**\\*f^^ —^.mmmm* 4 M.G.M/s Outstanding Picture of the Season. with REGINALD OWEN and Great Cast38 words
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Advertisement299 1939-12-13 2 PHONE 5261 and ggjBWWE YOUR S£AK LAUGH! LAUGH! L\(<,tr That's all you'll do throughout ihi Rollicking Comedy Sho* i CAPITOL The Screen's most adorable bab\ "SAMIY* co-starred with MISCHA AlKl!' >.vw tr-y ■m* Baby SANDY U#£XP£crfz, Vj¥ ROSS 0 KHFE T AIICD Am* 99*******%%^ mischa MUCH jtei^ v > '|Mii^M|a299 words
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Article63 1939-12-13 3 l n \meriean newspaper corres-.-l potulent. describing the desolaof Warsaw, says that threeth> of the buildings have been ,o>ed or seriously damaged by Smibing. Ihe streets are filled with rublNh and torn-up pavements. I here are very lew trams and no i>u><*s. i ».n<s queues63 words
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82 1939-12-13 3 German Radio Tells Hitler To Surrender London, Dec. 12. T announcer of the tree German I a tion to-day was heard to o, Hitler, can you hear me 0 The ol German People has senten--u to die. We give you a last na of 100 days to surrender my toReuter - 82 words
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71 1939-12-13 3 Helsinki. Dec 12. v NIGEL ALLAN, the British ViceT nd at Helsinki, who resigned his >terday. has applied to the Finwnl for permission to a foreign legion to fight for the against the Soviet. expected that permission will be holm messmec says that the71 words
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91 1939-12-13 3 Shanghai. Dec. I*. THERE has been a big increase m the 1 price of rice, which is quoted t0- $45 i Chinese currency a picul. has led to strikes among workers for increases m a and rici allowances. > of Sincere Company, one of iTsReuter - 91 words
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39 1939-12-13 3 Wa>hington. Dec. 12. 7" V.iioucl Boxing Association has Little Dado, of the mc Islands, as world flyweight ipion. title had been vacant sin:e Peter Great Britain, relinquished it I to a weight difficulty. ReuterReuter - 39 words
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Article224 1939-12-13 3 Dare Not Alienate Herself From Soviet i%r>T^r London, Dec. 12. gRITISH newspapers call attention sympathetically to China's position at Geneva and her decision not to vote on the Russo-Finnish question. The News Chronicle says that many states are forced by circumstances to look to their ownReuter - 224 words
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Article88 1939-12-13 3 London, Dec. 12. 'T'HE prize court to-day dealt with a number of German vessels captured while proceeding on their way to German ports at the outbreak c€ war. One was the liner Cape Norte seized on Oct. 12. Counsel for the Crown mentioned that aReuter - 88 words
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Article77 1939-12-13 3 THE death occurred at the General Hospital yesterday of Dr. Lim Eng Hae after a short illness. The late Dr. Lim. who was 40 years oi rge. graduated from the Hong 4ong University m 1922. He was appointed a Justice of the Peace forReuter - 77 words
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Article152 1939-12-13 3 New York View Of League Meeting New York, Dec. IS. ALL the New York newspapers feature as front page news the Leagues message to Russia and the Finns' successful resistance. The Herald Tribune writes that there might eventually result at Geneva the constitution of an152 words
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Article127 1939-12-13 3 F.B.I. British Export Trade London, Dec. 12. THE Prime Minister, Mr. Neville Chamberlain, accompanied by the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Sir John Simon, and the President of the Board of Trade, Mr. Oliver Stanley, received yesterday a deputation of the Federation of British Industries, and heard the Federation's views onBritish Wireless - 127 words
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124 1939-12-13 3 Chungking, Dec. 12. A JAPANESE independent mountain- gun artillery detachment was entirely wiped out m a clash on Dec. 6 m the Chuntiao mountains, states a Chinese dispatch from the South Shansi front. It is claimed the commander of the detachment, Col. Morido, was seriouslyReuter - 124 words
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210 1939-12-13 3 I London, Dec. 12. THE King and Queen and other members of the Royal family attended the funeral service to-day of Princess Louise, daughter of Queen Victoria, when she was buried m St. George's Chapel, Windsor. The King, who was m FieldMarshal's uniform,210 words
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Article, Illustration726 1939-12-13 3 DISTINGUISHED FILM CAREER Santa Manica (Calif.), Dec. 12. DOUGLAS FAIRBANKS SR., the film star, died today after a heart attack, at the age of 55. He was married to Mary Pickford who obtained a divorce from him m 1935. By a former marriage he726 words
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Article212 1939-12-13 3 FIRST CAME IN 1929 I^OUGLAS Fairbanks visited Singapore three times, once m December 1929, again m November 1932 and, more recently, m June 1935. When he first came here he was accompanied by Mary Pickford, then his wife and the wild scenes at the Tank Road212 words
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Article28 1939-12-13 3 Moscow, De.«. 12. SOVIET RUSSIA has recognized Slovakia. This fact is revealed with the arrival m Moscow of M. Tiso, the first Slovak minister to Russia.28 words
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Article39 1939-12-13 3 DOMESTIC OCCURRENCES DEATH DR. LIM ENG HAE— aged 40. passed away peacefully at the General Hospital on Dec. 12 after a short illness Deeply regretted. Funeral from th" General Hospital to Bidadari cemeter; at 4 p.m. to-day. Dec. 13.39 words
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Article113 1939-12-13 3 (JINGAPORE Chinatown crowds turned out m force last night to watch a fire which burnt among empty plywood cases m two adjoining godowns at the corner of Peck Seah and Wallich Streets. Although the outbreak itself did net reach great proportions, a spectacular effect was given113 words
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73 1939-12-13 3 London, Dec. 11. MR. LESLIE BURGIN, the Minister of Supply, speaking during a visit to i munitions works to-day, said that at no time had the might of the Fmpire been greater or its fighting iorces better and more adequately equipped. From Sept. 3Reuter - 73 words
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Article13 1939-12-13 3 The Government of Belgium has forbidden Belgian ships to be chartered by foreigners.13 words
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Advertisement27 1939-12-13 3 •V- -V:^ the best TURKEYS are sold quickly ORD ER YOURS MOW MM S37S FIVE LIMES C 3. 150 A Advt. of Singapore Cold Storage Co., Li27 words
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Advertisement179 1939-12-13 3 THEATRICAL MAKE-UP BY "LEICHNER" from MEDICAL HALL LTD. 3, Battery Road. 80X OFFICE Wi TODAY PHONE 3.15-6.15 Anex j I MAI 9.15 JEVERY SIATA TIP-UP dRMCHfIIRI DON'T MISS THE BIGGEST LAUGH IN TOWN "GRACIE ALLEN MURDER J| piqr M LAST 3 SHOWS GRACic AS A TEC GRACIE GETS HER MAN179 words
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666 1939-12-13 4 The Singapore Free Press WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 13, 1939. Wartime Boom TF the real purpose of the former £230 per ton maximum price for tin was to prevent profiteering, it was not a great success. While it was m force, Malayan producers were receiving no mere than the maximum for their666 words
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Article, Illustration1723 1939-12-13 4 LETTER FROM LONDO.X London, Dec. 1. HAVE been worried these past few days. Worried about the last letter I wrote to you. I do hope I didn't give you the impression that we were too far down m the dumps over the discovery that1,723 words
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Advertisement276 1939-12-13 4 QUALITY GIN gjjj ACPosc SEAS PLYMOUTH *s QUALITY DRY GIN C A L D B E C K'S J§fe I CATHAY CAFE ROOF GARDEN "WHERE EVERYBODY GOES" BUSINESS MEN'S LUNCHEON DAILY DINE WITH COMFORT AIR CONDITIONED DINE AND DANCE AT SINGAPORE'S SMARTEST NIGHT SPOT MAKE YOUR XMAS and NEW YEAR276 words
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Advertisement15 1939-12-13 4 •NEW wTQQB LINGERIE Just Received UNUSUAL INEXPENSIVE i 18. BATTERY ROAD. FIRST FLOOR PHONE 7143.15 words
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Article627 1939-12-13 5 High Court Application By Mr. Shunmugam DEBARRED 3* YEARS AGO FOR CRIMINAL OFFENCE ot the Bar m England and he was not disqualified from practising there. "He has been convicted and sentenced for a criminal offence and for 3 A 2 years he has been professionally dead627 words
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Article61 1939-12-13 5 iFrom Oar Onn PaiTTlffpondCUl) Ipoh, Dee. 12. A MU INCIDENT occurred ea 11 the Turf Club j, o lf links on Vpndaj irhea Mr. (hang Mm Sen killed a sparrow when taking his econd shot from the 11th hole. Thfa retails a similar occurrence t,ir years61 words
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Article160 1939-12-13 5 Before t'-e Chief Justice, the Honourable i Sir Percy M«. El* sine In Court No. 1 at 9.38 Di\orce No. 1 39 tradley vr. Bradley. Before the Chief Justice. S.S„ the Honible Sir Percy MeElw/dne. the Chief Justice, F.M.S., the Honourable Mr. Justice Poyser und160 words
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70 1939-12-13 5 FLIGHT-LIEUT. Humphrey HughesHallett. formerly of the Malayan Civil Service, was married at the Singapore Registry yesterdar to Miss Ruth Evelyn Philip Cameron aaughter of the Rev. J. H. Cameron, and the late Mrs. Cameron of Legenvood Birkwick-Fli^ht-Lieut, Hughcs-Hallett is the son of the late70 words
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Article281 1939-12-13 5 Inquest On Chinese Fatally Hurt MR. W. Cf. PORTER, the Singapore Coroner, yesterday opened an inquest on Ng Heo Hin, a liquor shop owner, who was alleged to have been assaulted by a number of Tamils m Syed Alwl Road on Dec. 3. The Coroner posnxmcd281 words
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223 1939-12-13 5 DEMAK.KING that he would decide whether to hear the defence after considering a legal point, Mr. CH. Koh, the third magistrate, yesterday adjourned proceedings against a Japanese girl, until to-day. The girl, Yuriko Nagano, is charged with misappropriating a postal package containing two letters and223 words
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143 1939-12-13 5 'From Our Own Correspondent) Johore Bahru, Dec 12. TIE advice Mr. W. E. Pepys has given has always been sound and of the highest value to the state. He has the welfare of the Malays at heart and has given them his advice freely," said143 words
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178 1939-12-13 5 LADY THOMAS yesterday visited the Salvation Army headquarters m Tank Road, and for more than two hours helped to wrap up toyswhich will be distributed to poor children at Se Rotary Club Christmas treat on Friday at the New World. Lady Thomas may178 words
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Article305 1939-12-13 5 10 Per Cent. Increase For All Workers CKILLED and unskilled mine labour m Malaya is to receive from Dec. 1 a ten per cent, increase m wages, it was announced last night, telegraphs our Kuala Lumpur correspondent. The increase is intended to meet the increased cost305 words
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Advertisement28 1939-12-13 5 FOR CONVENIENCE! NNE at the CAPITOL RESTAURANT (Phone 4906) Before or After the Show Old Vintage Wines Fresh Caviare Real Foie Sras H BOLTER CO. 23 WINCHESTER HOUSE28 words
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Advertisement243 1939-12-13 5 'Bags of Christmas Cheer!" GOLF BAGS >/^\ IN CANVAS V< jr y^k V\v rsit^ 'Oi r si* ice With Ball Pocket \V//v\ and Zipp Hood. N^C^ N^ Leather: i>S-SC In: Fawn, Green, Blue Canvas: S*.*c and Brown. $10.50. \k without Hoods /ffi HAND BA6 AND In: Brown Green Fawn BALL243 words
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Advertisement395 1939-12-13 6 CLASSFIED ADVERTISEMENTS TENDERS SINGAPORE MUNICIPALITY Tenders. Tenders are now Invited for the following materials or services. For particulars see Municipal Tenders Room Supply of Pumping and Auxiliary Plant for Pontian Ketchil Pumping Station. (Deposit 8100). Date of Closing. 4 pjn.. Mar. 4. 1940. Supply of 15" and 18" dia. Steel395 words
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Advertisement644 1939-12-13 6 HE HAD TO REDUCE Easiest Way Proved The Best A man who had been advised by his dector to reduce writes thus I had put on weight to the extent of 206 lbs. This was excessive as I am only 5-ft. 6-ins. m height. My doctor advised me to reduce,644 words
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Advertisement1119 1939-12-13 6 Daily Share Repdrt ISSUED BY FRASER A CO. AT CLOSE OF J BUSINESS YESTERDAY r ALTHOUGH prices of tin shares on the S London Stock Exchange were marked a up appreciably yesterday, the tone of the i 1 local market was rather easier to-day, and c there were several profit1,119 words
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Advertisement625 1939-12-13 6 4 m^^^^^^^^^ mmmmßmWmmmmmtimm^ m^ m^ m^ m^ mutm^^^^ mmm^^^^jjMm mm. mw Am. m *t m A TO EUROPE AND AMERICA VIA SINGAPORE AND PINANG. COLOMBO. BOMBAY siu h( ALEXANDRIA, NAPLES, GENOA. MARSEILLES AND NEW H}^^^ Annas Leave* Ua m S-psr. Spr* p^ X PRESIDENT VAN BUREN Dec. 14 Dec 19625 words
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Advertisement357 1939-12-13 7 p.&O. and BRITISH INDIA LINES 'INCORPORATED IN ENGLAND) P. 6a O. S. N. COS SAILINGS. rhe best possible services are being maintained to the United Kingdom, also to Hong Kong and Shanghai. Passengers are requested to register their uirements, but under present circumstances jgOingfi are perforce restricted. \ll vessels may357 words
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Advertisement616 1939-12-13 7 li2/il EMPRESS ugwH^^j^l^J North A merica Wm Hn^fi >rinigmij> sailings- re v'ictoiia atiS Wri\/dSm\ ,nd Vancouver Direct or via ySTxL&Gg Honolulu ship's-slde rail ~onI^Ss flHnm^ nectlons at Vancouver WS* \W tlm e go via Canada ooofc An WyLW volir passa S e on Canadian Pacific's iS^fl i^ great, white Empress616 words
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Advertisement313 1939-12-13 7 MANSFIELD C 0.,. LTD. OCEAN BUILDING. COLLY BB QUAY, SINGAPORE TEL. St SI CHARTERED BASS BUILDINC. PENANG TEL. 1*46 BLUE FUNNEL LINE. Frequent Sailings to United Kingdom and United States of America. Dates are not guaranteed, all cargo bookings subject to Conference War Clauses. WESTERN AUSTRALIA THE SHORTEST SEA ROUTE313 words
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702 1939-12-13 8 Singapore Rugby XV Have Three Points To Remember GRUELLING TEST IN SATURDAY'S GAME Every Man Will Have To Give Of His Best (By EX-STATE WINGER) CINGAPORE will have to remember three important points this week-end against the Army, if they are to meet Penang m the final of the Malaya702 words
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Article90 1939-12-13 8 Armstrong Hostak Keep Titles Cleveland, Dec. 1;!. IN one f»f two title fights on the same programme here to-nisht. \l llolstak. of Seattle. recornised as the world middleweight Champion by the National Boxin? Association, knocked out Eric Seeliq:, the <icrman, now living m America, m 81 seconds m the first90 words
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521 1939-12-13 8 ALEXANDER WINS DECEMBER ME DAL AT R.S.G.C. COLLOWING are the full results of the December bogey competition of the Royal Singapore Golf Club on the Stapleford Handicapping System which was p!ayed at Bukit Timah on Saturday and Sunday and resulted m a win for H. M. Alexander m "A" Division521 words
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88 1939-12-13 8 FE December Medal competition held over the week-end at r he Garrison Golf Club resulted m a win for E. Laidman with a return of all square. The following cards were returned:— Ings. 3 down: Ccpt. C. H. McVUtie, 4 down; H E. Gjodman. 488 words
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72 1939-12-13 8 'f*HE PUBLIC is reminded that the Y.'vV.C.A. Sports Club is holding its annual dance at the Adelphi Roof Garden on Saturday from 9 pm. to 1 a.m. The Committee regret that he Premier Dance Studio are unable to appear, as had previously been announced, but72 words
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Article223 1939-12-13 8 THE Sepoy Lines Golf Club beat A he Singapore's Japanese Golf Club by nine points to 2 1 2 m a match payed at Scp?y Lines on Sunday. Rjsults were <S J.G.C players mentioned first): Y. Nakatsuka <24) and N. Shimod't (24 > 0 vs.223 words
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Article85 1939-12-13 8 TPUE following will represent the Royal Engineers first fifteen against the R.A.F. first team m a regimental rugger match to-day at Seletar. Kick off at 5 p.m. Sapper Pass (30); Sgt. Reading (304 SSgt. Howard (35), L Sgt. Bellamy (34), LCpl. Ranson (34); Sapper MacMullen (30),85 words
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218 1939-12-13 8 DLAYING on their own court the See- kayes B.P. beat the Boustead Badminton "B" teajn by six games to one before a large gathering of badminton enthusiasts on Saturday. The following were the results (Seekaves players mentioned first*: Singles:— Tan Sim Wah lest to218 words
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Article99 1939-12-13 8 THE following have accepted to play hockey for the S.CC. vs. S.R.C. tomorrow at the S.R.C: Lt. R. A. St. C. Sproul -Bolton; Pay/Lt. iC.C. Fortin, R.A.U. Todd: ST. Monk, JW.J. Peel, J.P. Wood; Capt. R.G.J. KlngsImill. T.A.D. Hewan, Lt.-Comdr. F.E. Chevallier. M. C. Elliott, Lt. N.99 words
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Article23 1939-12-13 8 In the final of the Women's Keppel Cup. Mrs. W. P. Douglas beat Mrs. W. G tinstone four and three.23 words
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Article, Illustration88 1939-12-13 8 J. B. POTTER AM) F. W. SIMPSON, the rival captains m Saturday's Malaya Cup match on the S.C.C. padang, which will decide who this year's South finalists will be. It is noteworthy that both play at the base of the scrum m their respective teams, and much will88 words
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259 1939-12-13 8 INTER-CLUB BADMINTON CHAMPIONSHIPS THE first big surprise m the local int. championships occurred on Monday ni Eclipse Badminton Party sensationally defeate Athletic Union by three gamei to two. The Amateur Athletic Union has been acknowledged as the third best team m the league259 words
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Article48 1939-12-13 8 r THV. stave btffcej t.vt uri > Johore and Singapore h. cancellert as lohore T.l raise a team. The same been played at th on Friday. Ti ***i The seeoal !i\t, :rr mm Johore and Singapore p| p on Ma tt. Mm n gr »und. stands.48 words
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112 1939-12-13 8 IN the legal -lit) 1 b^x ng i lava Command BattaLon L lander^ w i match w*§ d the Ut The Gordons chesters m the Hie results ar as fclli Bantam' Pte a ri to L Coir Fteatherwe ghl KO'd Pte. Mill 2nd. string112 words
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Article108 1939-12-13 8 IN A RETURN GAME of badminton played at the Vehicles court en Sunday, Mansfields beat the Vehicles Sports Club by six games to one Results Mansfields named first' Singles: Tav Bong Soo lost to Chun Kah 15—11. 6—15, 12—15: Lee Heck San beat Keng Hock 15—10. 15—1:108 words
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Advertisement140 1939-12-13 8 BOX OFFICE I 1 TO-MORROW PHONE|^fiIJM!WiM»; l„-W 340 0 I mwmwwmww w cl 5 A MIGHTY STORY OF THE CONQUEST OF THE SEA BY STEAM -AND g***^ THE DOOM OF THE TALL-MASTED ]gg PROUD SAILING S IPS 'RULERS OF THE CTA' bckTk ukc.~ i m NOW FOB I t J140 words
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Page 8 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous205 1939-12-13 8 Weigh Is For Friday At Taiping \X7EIGHTS for the first day of the Taiping Turf Club's December skye meeting on Friday are as follows: Race I—31 3 p.m. Hacks, Div. 2. 5 furs. High Degree 14.00 Friendship 12.00 Chaos 13.07 Movalong nO7 Some Flirt 13.0 Race 2 3.30 p.m. Ponies,205 words
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