The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 16 December 1939
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Title Section17 1939-12-16 1 The Singapore Free Press AND DAILY NEWS NO. 15,962. ESTD. 1835 SATURDAY, DECEMBER 16, 133.. 5 CENTS17 words
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Article730 1939-12-16 1 Can Navigate But Cannot Fight MORE DETAILS OF GREAT SOUTH ATLANTIC BATTLE ACCORDING to latest reports from Montevideo the German pocket battleship. Admiral Graf Spec, can navigate but cannot fight. An examination by naval experts revealed that her 11-inch guns were out of action730 words
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Article281 1939-12-16 1 "You British Are Hard," He Says THERE are very good reasons for thinking that the Graf will accept internment m Montoideo for the duration „t tht- war rather than risk n,,thor engagement with Bri-■i-h cruisers, reports Reuter trom Montevideo. are effecting such reimtj can281 words
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Article78 1939-12-16 1 A GERMAN official communique says that two of the British ships which were victims of the Graf Spec were sunk just before Wednesday's battle. They were the Tairoa '7.59] tons) and the Streonshalh [XXSA tons). This was the first intimation of their loss. Dr. Meerhof.78 words
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96 1939-12-16 1 Paris, Dec. 15. OPERATIONS on the Western Front are gradually assuming a more violent aspect although still limited to encounters of patrols and reconnaissance detachments. The numbers employed m these encounters are greater and fighting is harder. During the past 24 hours two strong GermanReuter - 96 words
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Article223 1939-12-16 1 American Comment On The Battle NEWSPAPER comment m the Allied countries, the United States and other neutral countries calls attention to the gallant fight of the three British cruisers who attacked the Admiral Graf Spec, says Reuter. The New York Daily News m an editorial says:223 words
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Article74 1939-12-16 1 French newspapers give fir_t place to reports of the naval battle. Excelsior writes that the German privateer is caught m a trap "It was a splendid piece of audacity on the part of the three British cruisers," it adds. Despite the great superiority of the enemy' 3 guns,74 words
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148 1939-12-16 1 New Zealand Elated At Achilles' Part MEW Zealander- are elated at the pai\ played by the cruiser Achilles m the Atlantic naval battle. The Achilles was attached to the New Zealand squadron of the Royal Navy. The Governor-General. Lord Galway, has sent a message to the Secretary of State forReuter - 148 words
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Article19 1939-12-16 1 M. Avenol, Secretary-General o! the League, has officially notified Russia of the resolution passed expelling her from the League.19 words
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Article49 1939-12-16 1 London, Dec. 15. AN Air Ministry announcement issued at 4 p.m. to-day states that aircraft of the R.A.F. again patrolled the bases of Borkum, Norderney and Sylt during last night and the early hours of this morning. Enemy seaplanes observed at their moorings were bombed. British WirelessBritish Wireless - 49 words
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Article91 1939-12-16 1 Chungking. Dec. 13. LAUNCHING lightning attacks, small Chinese mobile columns within the past week fought their way into Tai>uan, Nanchang and Hangcbow, three provincial capitals occupied oy the Japanese, and set fire to monition dumps and supply depots before withdrawing. No attempt was made to hold these strong military bases.Reuter - 91 words
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267 1939-12-16 1 26,000 TRAINED MEN Sydney, Dec. 15. THE extent of Australia's contribution to the Empire air training: scheme was revealed by the Australian prime minister, Mr. R. G. Menzies, to-day. The first objective will be a force of 26,000 airmen, comprising 10,400 pilots and 15,600267 words
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Article66 1939-12-16 1 THE San Alberto (4.400 tons), a London tanker, was sunk by enemy' action off the south-west coast of England. The Stanwood (4.000 tons) was sunk off the coast of Cornwall. The Rosa (1,100 tons) na* been sunk by an explosion off the north east coast66 words
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Article170 1939-12-16 1 IT is reported from Finland that the Russians have cut off the defenders of Petsamo m the far north. In the south the invaders are still being repelled. They are pushing westward with great difficulty. A Moscow communique claims that the Russians have reached a point170 words
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Article46 1939-12-16 1 TTHE King celebrated his 48th birlh- day last night by taking a party composed of members of the Roya family to see a film. Following the main nim. the Royal party saw a newsreel of the King's visit to the British Expeditionary Force46 words
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Article36 1939-12-16 1 r[E Paris radio states that the German oil tankers Werdenlels, Lindenfels and Wagens have been seized at Sabang on behalf of a foreign company which claims large sums irom the German shipowners. ReuterReuter - 36 words
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Advertisement179 1939-12-16 1 FOR QUALITY AND ECONOMY DRINK BIGIA TEA I TclgM Orchestral Concert 8.15 to 9.15 p.m. DINNER DANCE (foi man OMPLF.TE CHANCE OV PROGRAMME Bl MIMI JOSE ran IAR MEXICAN DANCERS -MUEtT ROM ECROPE dinner $3 BOOK YOUR TABLE Non-diners $100 EXTENSION TO 1 A.M. X'MAS NEW YEAR'S EVE FESTIVITIES SPECIAL179 words
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Advertisement143 1939-12-16 1 SUPPORT MALAYAN PRODUCE. DRINK BIGIA TEA SEAVIEW HOTEL TO NIGH V SPKC1AL DINNER DANCK DINNER S3.— NON -DINERS SI— DAKCS FORMAL. MIS1C BV THE ADELPHI 1 SEA VIEW HOTELS ORCHESTRA SUNDAY MORNING 11 A.M.— 1 P.M. POPl'LAR CONCERT BV THE DELPHI SEA VIEW HOTELS ORCHESTRA DIRECTED BY A. RERM1ADSKY PROGRAMME143 words
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Article268 1939-12-16 2 ISSUED MY FHASER CO. AT CLOSE OF BUSINESS YESTERDAY '■'IN SHARES made a fairly good recovery to-day after yesterday's shake out and there were several bargain hunters m the market. Cabled bids from London for tin shares •disclosed that prices were only slightly lower than yesterday and268 words
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95 1939-12-16 2 Loud<>n. Dae. 15. MR. Clement R. Attlee. leader ol the Opposition, will be visiting the Western Front early In the New Year at the pergonal invitation ol' Gen. Lord Gort. Commander-in-Chief of the Bri- tish Expeditionary Forces m France Mr. Arthur Greenwood, deputy leader:95 words
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Article78 1939-12-16 2 I. ond >n. Dec. IS. JAMES Richards i29i and Peter Barnes (32) were found guilty of murder :\n<.\ sentenced to death to-day. Jovepli Hew it; and tv»o women were lound not guilty of murder, but are remaining In custody pending further charges.— Reuter. Ii was78 words
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121 1939-12-16 2 CHINA WILL NEVER LOSE the var, because it i- s mob-Used and everybody i> working for tht freedom of tlu country.*' said Mr. Ibrahim T Y. Ma. leader of tin Chinese Islamic South Asia goodwill delegation, at a tea party held In their honour by121 words
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Article91 1939-12-16 2 "TT_HE Adventure of Huckleberry Finn.* 1 an M.O.M picture ;»t lhe Capitol, follows very closely Mark Twain's famous novel. Mickey Room y i- excellent a.s Huck Finn and is ably supported by Rex Ingram as Jin:, a runaway slave whom he helps to escape. When J hick lakes91 words
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Article55 1939-12-16 2 GIVING a written judgment m the Criminal Court of Appeal yesterday, Sir Percy McElwaine dismissed the appeal of T'ng Ban Yick. a young Chinese who was convicted and sentenced to death recently on a charge of murdering the servant boy employed by Rear- Admiral T.B Drew55 words
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Article18 1939-12-16 2 London, D?c. 15. THE British Consulate m Finland was transferred yesterday lrom Helsinki to Jori-Bjorneborg ReuterReuter - 18 words
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Advertisement278 1939-12-16 2 POSITIVELY LAST 4 SHOWS! 11l a.m.. 3.15, 6.15 and 9.15 p.m. ALHAMBRA *''J___________i__B_&__l C l,ru 'en>orcd zJLj AM m\m "iK^^^Hm \2s ERICH MARIA /smi Jf^^l-^v REMARQUE'S >,^/^S%^£ Famous Novel. A UNIVERSAL PICTURE d.recud _&fc^. by Lew i M.leitone. From tKc boc'x V^^ >THS_r* y^*r I PW" r f_ A I_f_L278 words
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Advertisement172 1939-12-16 2 TWO GRAND YOUNG STARS FIGHT THEIR WAY THROUGH THkn liv ADVENTURES IN THIS EXCITING AND OUTSTANDING ENTEItTA|\\ u N TWO BRIGHT BOYS IN A BRIGHT SHOW! OPENING TO-DAY PAVIUON 3.15 6.1 s COO.r tK BP^#^^^ /9rKcR -__Bfcl___i \W^' *T __V j3& _5 J*m^m\ .11 ST LIKE A NKiHT AT THE172 words
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Advertisement129 1939-12-16 2 A SHOW THE WHOLE KAJOLY Will, Tshows_jo-dayj AT 2!LLCAPITOL The Popular Slar of the "HAKDV FAMILY"* Series now m the IuMW role ol MAIK TV.A'Vs Kest-lnvecl Story' mmtr *^Rp^B L-j-JL A _LkJL *J. m CAPITOL TO-DAY and TO-MORROW MORNIKG it 11 SPECIAL STAGE and SCREEN DOUBLE ATTRACT!' MICKEY MOUSE MATINEE129 words
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Article166 1939-12-16 3 Singapore Floods Traffic Conditions S.PORE floods receded yesterday moan and by 7 p.m. most a ere open to traffic. It was again about midnight. howStory on page FIVE) zn» last Traffic Branch bulletin lsial night stated that Orchard a. is free from floods. Cluny is166 words
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78 1939-12-16 3 Shanghai, |>cc. 15. -r.ANT If King, a British memoi the Shanghai municipal la lhe curse of his duties last tbe Shanghai central district tvs departmental store was ■emitted and beaten up by ..mese. X was smt tc h?'pital though he seriously injured. In is besustainedReuter - 78 words
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54 1939-12-16 3 Tokio, Dec. 15. RLFEHI-ING t3 Tuesdays interview be I -i ecu the Japanese foreign Admiral Kichisaburo No:TUira. and the French ambassador. If. Charles Arsene-Henrv. the spokesman Foreign Office said to-day that pointa to the explanation given French ambassador regarding :rar..-it lo Chungking through h IndJ-China wereEastern News - 54 words
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Article27 1939-12-16 3 London. Dec. 15. I Wai Office announced to-day it tne Prime Minister. Mr. Chamis arrived m France to spend with the BE F. ReuterReuter - 27 words
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84 1939-12-16 3 Wang Ching-Wei Chinese Currency Shanghai. Dec. 15. I^IH. Wang Ching-wei and his peace faction*' have promised not to take any steps to undermine the Chinese legal tender, according to the Central China Daily News, the mouthpiece of the "Orthodox" Kuomintang leader. One of the measures suggested by the newspaper forReuter - 84 words
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Article172 1939-12-16 3 London. Dec. 15. r f*HE secret session of the House of Commons was an extension, rather than a limitation, of the principle of freedom of discussion permitted In wartime, writes Reuters chiet diplomatic correspondent. The Government acceded to the Opposition request m the full knowledge172 words
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359 1939-12-16 3 NOT THE END OF "CHINA AFFAIR," SAYS ABE A T A Tokio, Dec. 15. I a meeting of executive members of the Central League for .National Spiritual Mobilization yesterday, the Japanese Premier Gen. Nobuyuki Abe, said that the establishment of a puppet Central359 words
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Article92 1939-12-16 3 fwrnaw nki Chungking, Dec. 15. THE Chinese "victories'' m Southern 1 Fukien are interpreted by the Chinese military spokesman as the "complete collapse of the first attempt of the troops under Mr. Wang Ching-wei to take the field againrt the national government foices." In theReuter - 92 words
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101 1939-12-16 3 London, Dec. 15. THE Empire's first contingent of men 1 to join the Royal Navy. consisting of nearly 200 fishermen, all bachelors lrom Belle Isle, Newfoundland, was .iven an official welcome at Liverpool to-day. The men, whose ages range from 18 to 24, areReuter - 101 words
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53 1939-12-16 3 London, Dec. 15. IT is revealed that a British plane was responsible for the rescue of four German airmen whose machine was down m the North Sea last week. The British pilot signalled to the Norwegian steamer Bruse which altered its course andReuter - 53 words
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Article62 1939-12-16 3 (From Our Own Correspondent) London, Dec. 15. TT is announced m The Times, that Mr. James Richard Outram, Sarawak Civil Service, younger son of the Rev. W. Outram, of St. Gennys Vicarage, North Cornwall, is to marry Countess Lucy Dora Frerichs Greplingheim, youngest daughter of62 words
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Article353 1939-12-16 3 LONDON PRESS CRUISERS' FIGHT Ranks With Great Exploits Of Past London, Dec- 15. r_E Prime Minister's tribute to the very gallant action fought by the three comparatively small British ships against a much more heavily armed adversary off the coast of South America is warmly endorsed m the Press. TheBritish Wireless - 353 words
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Article170 1939-12-16 3 (From Our own Correspondent I London, Dec. 15. pOMMODITY and Exchange market- closed as follows with previous quotations m parenthesis:— RUBBER: Easier Spot: iit sC j 12d ill 13 16d 12d) Jan-Mar.: 11 15 lCd 12d (11 15 16d 12 1 16 d) Apr.-June: 11 13 16d.170 words
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282 1939-12-16 3 WITH the challenging title "Czechoslovakia Lives!" Mr. P. Robitschek, a member of the local Czech community, last evening broadcast a talk from the 8.M.8.C. "Anyone passing along the Esplanade In Singapore on the morning of Oct. 28," said Mr. Robitschek, "might have noticed a282 words
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Article206 1939-12-16 3 Bremen Incident And German Sneers London, Dec. 5. THE Yorkshire Post points out editorially that there is the clearest answer both to the sneers of the enemy and the surprised protests of friends regarding the forbearance of the British submarine which refrained from torpedoing the GermanReuter - 206 words
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50 1939-12-16 3 THE effectiveness of the British con- traband control is demons rated by tne November trsde figures published oy the United State* Government. They show tnat Germany got only £500 of American goods compared with more than £3 000.000 m the same month lass year.50 words
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Article29 1939-12-16 3 Cape Town, Dec. 15. IT is officially announced that the 1 German vessel Adolf Lecnhardt, (2,989 tons>. when intercepted by a British warship, scuttled herself ReuterReuter - 29 words
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Article21 1939-12-16 3 The Yamato, monoplane cf the Japan Airways Company, arrived m Canton on Thursday en route to Tokio from Bangkok. Eastern NewsEastern News - 21 words
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Article353 1939-12-16 3 CLOSING QUOTATIONS London, Dec. 15 The following are to-days closing miadi* quotations Snares are oi £1 denotnlnaUoo unless otherwise stated. Con. Loan 57c 1944-64 MSfe L-unamg Loon 4 1960-90 105 War Loan 92 5 16 n 1 16 Jum Union Assce (Units) 6%. Prudential Assce 'A' m%353 words
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Advertisement34 1939-12-16 3 J _4_F_____!^_______^ _____r f~l v\\V ws v^-.- _V^ -V^yj^ the best TIUtREfS ate sold quickly ORDER WURS HOW »M 0 53 7 C FIVE LIMES CJ 150a Advt ol Singapore CnUt Storage Co.. Ltd34 words
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Advertisement160 1939-12-16 3 SAY IT WITH PERFUME THIS CHRISTMAS MEDICAL HALL LTD. 3. Battery Road. BOX OFFICE VSVPHPII TO-DAY mWmm\ ____r _________«____P'^__» phone |L________a___UM__H v 1 A O fl I 3.15 6.15 O t V V '\EVERY SEAT A TIP-UP ARM CHAIR] 9.15 "RULERS \f^~*&M~'~T^'WK~ ~s wtA B TB .mL\W "^B IK 1160 words
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643 1939-12-16 4 The Singapore Free Press SATURDAY,DECEMBER 16,1939. The Raiders MOW that the full story of the battle between three British light cruisers and the heavilyarmed German pocket battleship, Admiral Graf Spec, is known, it is abundantly clear that the Royal Navy has achieved a memorable success which has earned distinction for643 words
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757 1939-12-16 4 WALTER DURANTY - WALTER DURANTY By With the Royal Air Force m France, Dec. 6. "IT is rather strange, don't you think, that their villages seem so new," said a young Royal Air Force officer, "compared with ours, I mean." He was right, that village where757 words
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Article907 1939-12-16 4 Joan Littlefield - Joan Littlefield By London, Dec. 6. UISTORY is made so quickly these n days that it is a tricky game to make a fiction film, which will not be released lor six months, on current events. Clive Brook is prepared to take the risk, however. "EverN.A.N.A. - 907 words
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Article422 1939-12-16 4 MALAY NEWS BULLKTIN MTIIIUfOAM LAUT c..:: S an kapal pcui;; "saku"' Jerman yang kuat itu, ia-itu sekarang sudah di-ketahui sah ia-lah kapal yang bernama Graf Spec dekat pantai Amerika Selantan. nyata-lah suatu kejayaan besar bagi ketiga2 buah kapal perang Cruiser British yang melawan-nya itu ia-itu kapal Exeter, Ajax, dan Achilles.422 words
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Article13 1939-12-16 4 day S froThta visit Br>*W' d b P ,-:rtw Ih'' Saltan13 words
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Advertisement159 1939-12-16 4 ALLS DPP'S fpH #CI |fi r•» X j■•* U 1 /00^ WET _/_> LWmllmmaW kWqfe Wm "YV")cvot_/\_o k\ speciai s s^^;^^ l 0 H M THE APPOINTMENT KING F SIAM ESTD aSPS^Ss IS7? NEWEST DESIGNS lw DIAMOND JEWELLERY. j NECKLACES BRACELETS BROOCHES I ft/iVGS CLIP WATCHES E 1 B^__a I159 words
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Advertisement17 1939-12-16 4 T«6 4M>£ KMffl *NEW STOCK LINGERIE Just Received UNUSUAL INEXPENSIVE 18. BATTERY ROAD. PIRST FLOOR PHONE 7143.17 words
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Article426 1939-12-16 5 Malay Kampong's Plight: Fishing From Houses KATONG HOUSEHOLDER USES ROW BOAT IN STREET PINC-APORE Hood waters receded last night, but several loads were reported to be still impassable to cars and iraflic was diverted m some areas. Flooding was most .-cvious m the Malay Lampong at the426 words
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126 1939-12-16 5 SU'ORES wet est day (Of many ars did not dampen the spirit of i bildren who flocked to the yea erday for a Christmas Rotary Club. Singapore. children had great fun being round m the 'dodgems.' •he air-conditioned cabaret dr nk ligh' refreshments and fd126 words
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Article136 1939-12-16 5 RS OW PAY iv»r uthcers and ratthe Straits Settlements active service were ci m the CJazetto last night. •n will draw tho same pay and ea M regular officers of the but sub-lieutenants will draw a s.c Uldren's allowance at I n force for lieutenants.136 words
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94 1939-12-16 5 REMARKING IIE WAS taUaftcd that adultery had been committed by Gunner Cedric Clarkson. of the 22nd. Heavy Battery, R.A.. Changi. Sir Percy McElwaine granted the petitioner, Mrs. Hilda Clarkson. a decree ni>i m the High Court yesterday. Mrs. Clarkson alleged that two days after94 words
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Article37 1939-12-16 5 Ll'. C a WHITE and Lt. G C. Ashworth, of the R.N.V.R.. have been promoted to the rank of Lt,Commander, it was announced last night. Sub-Lieut. J. Morphett is promoted to the rank of lieutenant.37 words
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509 1939-12-16 5 Car Insurance And High Repair Costs COAIMENT on motor insurance business was made by Dato S. Q. Wong, presiding at the annual meeting of the Overseas Assurance Corporation Ltd., yesterday. "My remarks," said Dato Wong, "on this class of insurance have been increasingly pessimistic for a number of years and509 words
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283 1939-12-16 5 IRVINE Jones, wbo described himself as a "building man." was convicted m the fourth police court yesterday by Mr. Kenneth Byrne, on a charge of using criminal lorce to a Chinese woman, Chee Soh Ying. He was fined $20. or, m default, sentenced to283 words
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Article, Illustration42 1939-12-16 5 picture. I IDFI Ottl> ROAD, where this picture was taken yesterday morning, had :«t one time more than two feet of water. These cars attempted the aim's; imm\s;ible feat of reaching higher sections of the road. Free PressFree Press - 42 words
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Article167 1939-12-16 5 Pajam Chairman On Economic Side "U/E are lully alive to the part thai the rubber producing industry has lo pay m the war," declared Mr. F. M. Edmonds, presiding at the annual meeting yesterday of Pa jam, Ltd. "We may noi: be playing a very167 words
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Advertisement96 1939-12-16 5 NO GIFTSI could be hetter than DIAMONDS JEWELS. FOR CHRISTMAS N E W YEAR They are of permanent Value. V\« Imite Your Inspection of our Large Selection of all Sizes Diamonds, other precious .-tones as well as Jewellery at very reasonable prices. A. FLINTER K^tUt-v Place: .Phone 6197, Spore. FOR96 words
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Article318 1939-12-16 6 Yesterday's Alterations Ainpat Tin (4s) 5s 6d 6s Austral Amal. (ss) 6s 6d 7s 6d Austral Malay <£) 37s 39s Ayer Hitam 25s 26s Batu Selangor ($1) 1.75 1.80 c.d Burma Malay 23s 3d 24s 3d x.d Chenderiang 17s 18s Hong Patt Tin ($1 1.16 1.19 Jelapang318 words
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145 1939-12-16 6 DAILY Rm CURRENT Deo. 15, 1939: 13 oTlock noon Buyers Sellers No. IX R.SS. SixH loose.. 39 39 7 No IX R.S.S. F. 0.8. m ca.es Deo -Jan Sellers option > ..40 40 t G.F.A.Q. R.S.S. F.O B. 11l bales Dec -Jan i145 words
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Advertisement459 1939-12-16 6 CLASSFIED ADVERTISEMENTS TENDERS mt^MmmmwmmmMmMmmw^mimwmMmwMmMmwmMmt SINGAPORE I MUNICIPALITY Tenders. Tenders are now Invited for the following materials or services. For particulars sea Municipal Tenders Room: Supply of Pumping and Auxiliary Plant for Pontian Ketchll Pumping Station. (Deposit $100). Date of Closing. 4 pjn.. Mar. 4, 1940. Supply of 15" and 18"459 words
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Advertisement313 1939-12-16 7 MANSFIELD CO., LTD. OCBAB BUILDING. COLLY ER QUAY, SINGAPORE TEL. flfl CHARTERED BANK BUILDING. PENANG TEL. I *6e BLUE FUNNEL LINE. Frequent Sailings to United Kingdom and United States ot America. Dates are not guaranteed, all cargo bookings subject to Conference War Clauses. WESTERN AUSTRALIA THE SHORTEST SEA ROUTE AT313 words
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Article257 1939-12-16 8 Gordons Meet Loyals In Finals To-night AT LAST the Loyal Regiment boxing team has been beaten, and by the Gordon Highlanders representatives m the semi-finals of the inter-unit boxing championships at Tanglin on Tuesday night. To-nlght the Gordons will meet the Manchester Regiment's boxing team ln257 words
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Article77 1939-12-16 8 THE following will represent the Elite Badnrn.cn Party against the Starlight Badminton Party "B team m a friendly badminton match of five singles, and two d^ubes. one women's singles and one mixed doubles to be played at the Happy World covered stadium to-morrow at 10 a.m. Umm77 words
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956 1939-12-16 8 EMPENNAGE AND LASSA DEAD-HEAT LJEAVY rain fell here this afternoon when the first day's races m the Taiping Turf Club's December Skye meeting were run-off. There was a fair crowd present. The highest dividend of the day. $45 was paid out by Upright who956 words
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Article65 1939-12-16 8 THE following have accepted to play rugby for the S.C.C. "A" vs. R.A.F. "A" on Tuesday at the S.C.C: L. O. Robertson; A. P. Craigie, J. P. Wood, I. M. Scott, D. M. Seward; J. W. Ewart, R. Laird; H. T. Grieve, B. M. Purser, A. S. Cassels,65 words
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Article53 1939-12-16 8 Chungking;. Dec. 15. THE Burmese "goodwill" mission which arrived here will broadcast from the station XGOY on Sunday, Dec. 17 at 6.15 p.m. (Malayan time), it ia announced here to-day. The members of the mission will deliver short speeches m English. Burmese and Hindustani on their "impressionsReuter - 53 words
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Article46 1939-12-16 8 FOLLOWING arc Free Press selections for to-day's races at Taiping: Race 1. Some Flirt. Race 2.— Little Miss X, Lassa. Race 3. Bay Rose, Cash. Race 4. Ladolet, Jackie Mac. Race s.— High Degree. Race 6.— M.-G.-M., Upright. Race 7. Kuala Prince, A.D.C.46 words
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Article210 1939-12-16 8 Final Day Of Meet COLIOWING are weights for to day's races at Taiping m the final day of the Taiping Turf Club's December meeting Race I—31 3 p-m.: Hacks, div. 2. g fun. Some Flirt 13.00 Circus 12.00 Clever Alec 12.00 Movalong 10.07 Race 2 3.30210 words
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Article37 1939-12-16 8 b'lid n, Dec. 15. THE Kings birthday was celebrated at a small lamily luncheon at Buckingham Pclace yesterday. The guests included Queen Mary, the Duke and Durhes? of Kent and the Princess Royal. ReuterReuter - 37 words
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507 1939-12-16 8 Malaya Cup Game To-day Most Op en Ever SINGAPORE HAVE TO WIN TO REACH FINAL THERE is one thing: that can definitely be said about this afternoon's Malaya Cup rugby match on the padan* and that is that not even the most sanguine supporter of either Singapore or the Army507 words
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Page 8 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous157 1939-12-16 8 TO-DAY'S SPORTS EVENTS WHILE the Malaya Cuy between Singapore and thhold most interest amor.-; thl week-end round of sporting events, there ar» tw.> oth» cup games and two Rtatt hockey match* which should be equally interesting it. upcountry districts The two rugger matches, will be tv Selangor and Perak at157 words
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