The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 9 January 1940
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Title Section13 1940-01-09 1 AND DAILY NEWS NO. 15,979. ESTD. 1835 TUESDAY, JANUARY 9, 1910. 5 CENTS13 words
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378 1940-01-09 1 Entire Division Put Out Of Action 1,000 PRISONERS AND MUCH WAR MATERIAL TAKEN ANOTHER smashing Finnish victory along the road from Soumassalmi to the Soviet frontier is claimed in a special war communique issued in Helsinki yesterday afternoon, says Reuter. The entire Soviet 44thReuter - 378 words
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Article98 1940-01-09 1 i HAT SIR JOHN ERSON SEES T. ilzati :i In iTm mirri yesterday 3le. Sir John Glasgow. la railed the lull kl may be the I arm, and the wise was fan order upon it. inizntion was allured Sir John. w^uld have to however, still tanteenReuter - 98 words
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Article148 1940-01-09 1 Paris. Jan. 8. ilf general over the Ft 1 i there has been aim all along the line 2-J hours. has been practically nil German phine made a over eastern era active as the mud and i the Vosges. tr.ity. yesterday ique report- thai French pataekReuter - 148 words
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Article19 1940-01-09 1 I ondon, Jan. 8. Qd the trade union ol Finland have inI :our movement to tentative to Finlatton there.19 words
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86 1940-01-09 1 Hong Kong, .|in. 8 ACCORDING to information from Hanoi, as a result of Japanese bombing since Jan. 1, the YunnanfuHairhong railway has been greatly damaged at bridges and tunnels in various sections of Hokow, Pechai, and Hwakiao in Yunnan Province and It* truffle hasEastern News - 86 words
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34 1940-01-09 1 London, Jan. 8. DKCiISTEREI) unemployed in Britain at Dec. 11 totalled 1.361.000, which is 41,000 less than on Nov. 13 and 469.800 less than at Dec. 12. 1038.- ReuterReuter - 34 words
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Article116 1940-01-09 1 THE fact that Germany had held up Italian planes on their way to Finland is now admitted in Berlin. An Associated Press message says that the Italian planes were sent across Germany by rail to a Baltic port with Finland as their destination. The numberReuter - 116 words
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58 1940-01-09 1 Paris, Jan. 8. |^EN. GAMEUN, supreme commander of the Allied land forces, handed Generals Gort and Ironside the insignia of the Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour at British headquarters after luncheon to-day, at which the guests included Mr. Churchill. In decorating the Generals, Gen.Reuter - 58 words
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62 1940-01-09 1 London, Jan. 8. •THE Admiralty to-day published a list of casualties of officers and men in naval service. The names are in addition to those already published and represent all naval casualties up to Dec. 14. The casualties arise from various hazards of warReuter - 62 words
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241 1940-01-09 1 Britain's Chief Of Censorship Resigns VICE-ADM. USBORNE NEW POST London, Jan. 8. THE Home Office announces that Vice-Admiral C. V. Usborne, who has been Director of Censorship since the outbreak of war, has resigned in order to undertake new work of national importance, for which his experience and service particularlyBritish Wireless; Reuter - 241 words
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72 1940-01-09 1 THE Royal mail liner Highland Patriot has arrived safely in Rio de Janeiro after a flght with a German submarine. The liner was attacked by a U-boat which fired two torpedoes both of which missed the target. The crew of the liner then brought72 words
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Article51 1940-01-09 1 Nankin?, Jan. 8. GEN. TOSHIZO NISHIO, Commander-in-Chief of the Japanese expeditionary forces in China, this morning saw Japanese troops and mechanized units in the New Year military review held at the Nanking parade ground. Military planes also flew in formation over the parade ground.- Eastern NewsEastern News; Reuter - 51 words
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Article32 1940-01-09 1 OECRTJITING for the first reinforce- ments drafted for the Canadian division now overseas began in Canada yesterday. The second division units are also to be brought up to full strength, Reuter reports.32 words
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Article21 1940-01-09 1 THE 14-year-old Siamese king. Ananda, has arrived in Switzerland lor a holiday. He is accompanied bv his mother and brothers.- ReuterReuter - 21 words
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247 1940-01-09 1 Bombay, Jan. 8. jlilß. GANDHI, In his paper Harijan, declares that Congress organization shows signs of disintegration and continues: "The Bengal committee is frankly defiant, Orissa has split into two camps, and things are no better at Karnatak, while a correspondent in Kerala says thatReuter - 247 words
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705 1940-01-09 1 PREMIER EXPECTED TO SPEAK AFTER HIM TN England, the main topic of discussion is still the 1 resignation of Mr. Leslie Hore-Belisha from the War Office. It is now learned that when Parliament meets on Tuesday week, Mr. Hore-Belisha will make a personal statementReuter - 705 words
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Article117 1940-01-09 1 London, Jan. 8. A TRIBUTE to the inspiring indica- tion which the farming communit? had given of their intention and determination to respond to demands mad<» upon them was paid by Sir Reginald Dorman Smith, Minister of Agriculture, in a speech in London to-day. AfterReuter - 117 words
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Article55 1940-01-09 1 Berlin. Jan. 8. THE offida] news agency announce* that 40,000 repatriated Germans from former Eastern Poland have arrived at Lodz, where, they are areomrnodated in camps. The first contingent o: OennaM from former north and central Po'and, many of whom made the journey in horse -drawn vehicles, haveReuter - 55 words
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Advertisement57 1940-01-09 1 I OR QUALITY AND ECONOMY DRINK BIGIA TEA 9 LJ I n^^^l I Bfl p9 "JH ..^B y I TO-NIGHT -ocktail Dance 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. N ER DANCE (informal) 9.45 to midnight New Cabaret Attraction JUNE WEST KAY WM \l \RTISTS IN MODERN IMSCE ROUTINES >n s^.oo Non-diners57 words
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Advertisement77 1940-01-09 1 SUPPORT MALAYAN PRODUCE. DRINK BIGIA TEA SEAViEW fl HOTEL TO-NIGHT FRIDAY 6c SATURDAY SPECIAL DINNER. DANCE DINNER $3. TO-NIGHT DANCE INFORMAL MUSIC BY THE ADELPHI SEA VIEW HOTELS ORCHESTRA NO ADMISSION CHARGE SATURDAY EXTENSION TO 1 A.M ADELPHI GRILL THE BEST FOOD AT PRE-WAR PRICES THE ROTARY CLUB fe| OF77 words
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Article58 1940-01-09 2 IN December, 1939, the fourth month of the war, the Singapore Traction Co., Ltd., recorded $'225,000 in its traffic returns, which were issue*) last night. This is $27,000 more than in the same month of 1935. The aggregate for the last three months amount* to $6^,000.58 words
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Article56 1940-01-09 2 rVO men, Koay Hoe Chiak. and Chua Kia Chwee, were yesterday fined $800 each, or six months' rigorous imprisonment, when they were convicted on a charge of distilling liquor at an attap hut in Jurong Road. The duty on the liquor was estimated tt over $500. A third56 words
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569 1940-01-09 2 (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Jan. 8. DROSECUTING a Chinese for using the room of a house as a common betting house, Mr. C. T. Dobree, Officer-in-charge of Detectives, Selangor, told the magistrate, Mr. W. J. Thorogood, that bookmakers were very difficult569 words
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Article164 1940-01-09 2 Tried To Take Money Out Of Colony WEE TECK TENG. of Chop Loon Chiang, who was charged with attempting to take foreign currency in excess of $500 Straits currency out of the Colony on board the s.s. Hai Hing, on Nov. 28, was fined $100 or164 words
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115 1940-01-09 2 riE "Allied Forces" film show at four performances to-day, at the Capitol Theatre, in aid of the Malaya Patriotic Fund, is already assured of success by excellent bookings. Upstairs seats for the 9.15 show are almost fully taken, but some are still available for the115 words
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Article89 1940-01-09 2 From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Jan. 8. THE annual general meeting of the 1 Incorporated Society of Planters will be held at the headquarters of the Society in Kuala Lumpur en Saturday, Jan. 13, at 10 a.m. The agenda ."onsists of the confirmation of the minutes of89 words
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110 1940-01-09 2 r[E 8.M.8.C. will stay on the air past its usual time to-night to relay the broadcast of the Prime Minister's speech at the Mansion House. This speech will be heard in Malaya at 10.05 p.m. (local time). It is expected to last about threequarters of110 words
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157 1940-01-09 2 K.L. Plays In Aid Of China Relief Fund From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Jan. 8. AS the first big effort by local Chinese women in aid of the China Relief Fund this year they will stage in Kuala Lumpur, some time in March, three plays, including one with sketches157 words
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Article205 1940-01-09 2 SERGEANT Arthur Percival Rollings, of the Royal Artillery, Changl, was married at St. Andrew's Cathedral yesterday to Miss Wilhelmina Jeanette (Netta) Tholen, daughter of Mrs. C. Tholeii, of Singapore. The bridegroom is the son of Mr. onji Mr?. J. V. Rollings, of Pembroke. South Wales. The205 words
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Article205 1940-01-09 2 GUESTS RE-INVITED FOR SCREENING A CHINESE couple who were married in Singapore a few months ago with all the traditional ritual of the "old style" wedding ceremony, last night saw a colour film record of their wedding thrown on to a screen in a Singapore205 words
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Article44 1940-01-09 2 WERNER BAER gives a piano recita! every Monday night at the Gap House after dinner. This Monday night concert is proving popular, and last night's diners and the audience who came after dinner to listen to Werner Paer applauded him vigorously.44 words
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Advertisement224 1940-01-09 2 POSITIVELY LAST DAY iIII A MRP A 3.i5, 6.i5 9.15 x\Liflri.lTlDlv/x TRUE-STORY DRAMA MNf yT-j&s m| too powerful for words: II .C^P^Blr^il anna NEAGIE j| Mfc* iorh jim cmi| V HBP^ George SANDERS -May ROBSON ft Zasu PITTS H.B.Warner Sophie §1 lyijE^^^^S^ Stewart Mary Howard Robert Coote J| I Produced224 words
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Advertisement376 1940-01-09 2 MALAYA PATRIOTIC FUND GRAND CINEMA ENTERTAINMENT TO-DAY iTIiuTC APITOL 11 A. M. -3.15- 6.15-9.15 P.M. "THE ALLIED FORCES" An Inspiring Series of Pictures of War and Topical Interest o>pirt,n t the Fifhtin* Forces of the Allies. Under the Distin*uisb-d Patronage '"*■<* HE The Governor, Sir Sheuton Thomas, G.CJW.O., 0.8.L. h!e.376 words
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149 1940-01-09 3 HEAVY COST OF THE PRESENT STRUGGLE Copenhagen, Jan. 8. r correspondent of the ip»>r Politlken says that Marshal Ooering's first task as dictator is to secure fresh *\ir purposes. 'The last war cost Germany I marks yearly but the prewiil cobt aboutReuter - 149 words
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69 1940-01-09 3 to a German report A < i .tit Csaky. Hungary's will return to Italy alter he has reported to on his conversations in Ciano. Italy's reported to have left Budapest alter having a talk with the Italian T. ..illy intended to go holiday andReuter - 69 words
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48 1940-01-09 3 London. Jan. 8. T. > amer. Cedrington I ions, sunk ten minutes tflon off the south-east The crew o: 34 were 1 I remarkable escape. lookout on the forei Bi blown 20 feet into 1 :he deck between t sufTored only a bro'.cen48 words
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Article32 1940-01-09 3 EDWIN I- LEE. who has just J u a visit to 30 of the states, will address the Singapore on "The ncan International the Adelphi Hotel Roof pm. to-morrow. ReuterReuter - 32 words
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Article169 1940-01-09 3 FINLAND IN URGENT NEED OF HELP London, Jan. 8. \S Empire-wide broadcast appeal for help of every kind lor Finland was made last night by Dr. Tancred Borenius, Professor of History of London University, who is himself a Finn. "Although we have been victorious soBritish Wireless - 169 words
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Article145 1940-01-09 3 WHILE ail of yesterday's British newspaper editorials dealt with the more serious problems of the war, the Dally Telegraph found time, says Reuter. to discuss the garb ctf Old Gaul -the kilt. No more kilt cloth will be issued until the war is over. The145 words
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308 1940-01-09 3 Minister Canada 's Big War Effort 4,000 PLANES NEEDED FOR AIR TRAINING SCHEME Tuv* n j «r o. Ottawa, Jan. 8. lifc Canada War Supply Board has already placed orders amounting to U.S. $85,000,000, declared Mr. Howe, the Minister for Transport, broadcasting on Canada's war effort. He added that theReuter - 308 words
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Article166 1940-01-09 3 T.,.. London. Jan. 8. rIF attitude g| the authorities in Britain and Germany towards the circulation of foreign news and comment afford an interesting contrast. Information reaching London shows that increasing publicity :s being given in Berlin to punishment of growing severity imposed on GermansBritish Wireless - 166 words
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Article56 1940-01-09 3 AN amusing advertisement is appearing in the British newspapers, says Reuter. It is the picture of a cat and a kitten in front of a fire, and it runs like this: Kitten: Does Hitler use coalite, Ma? Ma: Why, dear? Kitten: Because he would get twice56 words
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Article97 1940-01-09 3 "THE United States and Australia announced simultaneously yesterday the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries. Mr. R. G. Casey, Minister of Supply, will be Australian Minister in Washington, and the first U.S. Minister in Canberra is expected to be appointed shortly. New Zealand is now theReuter - 97 words
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Article167 1940-01-09 3 PEASANTS HOSTILE TO NAZI-SOVIET MEASURES DEPORTS issued by the Polish Press Bureau yesterday indicate growing unrest in both the German and Russian occupied parts of Poland, reports Reuter. In eastern Poland, which is now under Soviet occupation, general conditions are stated to be deteriorating rapidly. TheReuter - 167 words
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Article105 1940-01-09 3 London, Jan. 8. TO-DAY'S alterations in the Bank of England's official exchange rates are viewed by banking circles as the probable result of pressure by commercial institutions, who have believed for some time th:U the spread between buying and selling rates was unjustifiably large. AuthoritativeReuter - 105 words
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84 1940-01-09 3 Tokio, Jan. 8. JAPAN has formally decided to make every effort to assist in the formation of a new Chinese central government by Mr. Wang Ching-wei. This was announced after an emergency meeting of the Cabinet to-day. Mr. Wang and the Japanese-spon-sored governments atReuter - 84 words
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367 1940-01-09 3 Tokio, Jan. 8. pOR the nfth time the Japanese r Foreign Minister, Admiral Kichisaburo Nomura, is likely to meet the American Ambassador, Mr. Joseph Grew, to-morrow in order to seek measures to cope with any situation that might arise between Japan and theEastern News - 367 words
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Article309 1940-01-09 3 QUEEN DRAWS UP SPECIAL MENUS London, Jan. X. AT ths King's request, rationing o rk the Royal Household will be as strict as possib!e. The King and Queen and other members of the royal family, in readiness for the rationing of bacon, ham, butter andReuter; British Wireless - 309 words
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Article176 1940-01-09 3 COMMODITIES EXCHANGES (From Our Own Correspondent) C London, Jan. 8. OMMODITY and Exchange markets closed as tollows with previous quotations In parenthesis:— RUBBER: Steady. Spot: 11 ll I6d ll\d (11 11 16d ll\d> Feb.-Mar. 11 11 16d ll\d (ll%d ll%d> Apr-June USd 11-^d (ll *d 11 11 16d» July-Sept. 119176 words
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Article335 1940-01-09 3 London, Jan. g. TiiE following are to-day s closing middle quotation: Shares are of £1 denomination unless otherwise stated: con. Loan 57« 1U44-64 109 4 rundlng Loan 4% 1960-90 111) War Loan 3Vi'/« 96\ 4 1W Jom Union Assce (Unit*) 6\ Prudential Assce A' 23 >i tioyaiExchange Telegraph - 335 words
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42 1940-01-09 3 FOLLOWING a public moetiru in Lahore, £1.500 was collected lor the Turkish earthquake victims. A mes:-.. of symoathy and goodwill to the victims by the people of Lahore will be sent through the government of Punjab. ReuterReuter - 42 words
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Article50 1940-01-09 3 London, Jan. 8. IT is announced that the FriencL Ambulance Unit is sending a part" to do ambulance work in Finland. Two members of the unit are already in Sweden and the main party, comprising abOUt 50, leaves fnr Finland In about ten days' time.- ReuterReuter - 50 words
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Advertisement32 1940-01-09 3 ACORN* bbbw i bbbl cy \^Vw I EVAPORATED MILK FROM NEW ZEALAND 'BONE 5i 7 G •*PI E LI» E Advt. of Singapore Cold Storage Co. Ltd. *****8 C. S. 63A BHaM32 words
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Advertisement100 1940-01-09 3 TRUSSES ABDOMINAL BELTS any size from STOCK MEDICAL HALL LTD. 3, Battery Road. BOX fiSBFSBWBfI!WB TIMES OFFICE lASHbIbUbUbI PHONE L M/jl/iy^-jMo/tModerm 3.15-6.15 3400 1 -CINEMA- _J IHblbf w. I J OPENING TO-DA Y«, I"JLL"g INTRIGUES AND Q^V^l|/^ ROMANCE OF A H^SmJUNI DICTATOR MWqBbU TA MID A C C flE^^i I100 words
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633 1940-01-09 4 The Singapore Free Press TUESDAY, JANUARY 9, 1940. Cost Of Living THE announcement last week that the Singapore Chamber of Commerce is recommending the grant of wartime cost of living allowances to office workers, including clerks, jagas and tambies, shows that all fair-minded employers take a commonsense view of the633 words
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1277 1940-01-09 4 WALTER DURANTY - WALTER DURANTY BY Stockholm, Dec. 27. TO-DAY I have been able to ascertain through an authoritative source, which I cannot disclose, the reasons why Russia attacked Finland, though it is not clear to me whether Russia and Germany are now marching together or not. It1,277 words
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Article428 1940-01-09 4 EMPAT BUAH kerajaaii &opah yaiig kechil2,— la-itu Norway, Sweden, Holland, dan Denmark telah xnenyatakan dengan kuat pada hujong ininggu yang iep&a ini bahawa mereka tidak-lah sa-kall2 membiarkan slapa2 pun mengganggui kemerdehekaan mereka. Kenyataan lnl telah di-keluarkan mereka ia-lah sa-teiah mendengar perkataan2 yang mengugut mereka dari pehak Jerman.428 words
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Advertisement287 1940-01-09 4 lo maAe a proper GIMLET fcu/ the LIME |%#%#»|"'(P JUICE "'"'''HOitv ■ra»^wsM=waraß BY SPECIAL rO U M THE APPOIXTMKNT KIN F MAM KEWEST DESIGNS IN UiaMOND JEWELLERY NECKLACES BRACELETS BROOCHES RINGS CLIP WATCHES. i incorporated in Cevion > SINGAPORE IPOH PENANG. CATHAY BEAUTY SALON Latest Equipments New operators Air Conditioned287 words
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Advertisement58 1940-01-09 4 We are so sur*? you wllJ be impressed with the unusuaJ value and quality of NAN 6IN glasses and with expert eye examinations to cure your headache and eye strainings Try Nan Sin service before you go elsewhere. RAN SIN OPTICAL HOUSE .Uanaracturing Ophthalmic Opticians 3?5 North Bridge Road, Singapore.58 words
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1194 1940-01-09 5 Generals Plan While Troop Actions Go On BLITZKRIEG THREAT IE -ton of what Bcs behind the scanty news from the Vcsteni Frtmi was ui\en to Malaya by Brigadier M Parry From the BJLBXL station in Singapore -bt. He showed that the front1,194 words
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Article, Illustration33 1940-01-09 5 The final passing out tests of classes from the Naval School of Gunnery are their first shoot afloat. This picture shows guns being fired from a destroyer during: the shooting tests at sea.33 words
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867 1940-01-09 5 BOARD'S FIRST SITTING TWENTY-TWO applications by Singapore landlords for adjustment of rents were dealt with by the Rent Assessment Board for the first time yesterday under the Increase of Rents (Restriction) Ordinance enforced since the outbreak of war to prevent profiteering in rents. in867 words
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102 1940-01-09 5 A EUROPEAN, Alfred John Friend, was yesterday charged in the Singapore Traffic District Court with five traffic charges: (1) Causing grievous hurt to an unknown Chinese at Orchard Road on Dec. 19: (2) driving a car without :i licence: (3) failing to report after an102 words
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Article58 1940-01-09 5 A MAN who was alleged to have voluntarily caused hurt to another with a hammer at the junction of North Bridge Road and Jalan Sultan two years ago, was arrested and charged with the offence in the second court yesterday. He was Ang Kim San, aged 24.58 words
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Article98 1940-01-09 5 "CNGLAND is cultivating \\> 2 millions in additional acres to the growing of food, and we are supplying her with an order of 800 machine reapers," said Mr. David Buchan Ferguson, chairman of the board of one of the largest firms for manufacturing farm impliments98 words
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Article46 1940-01-09 5 "THIS a very frequent offence in Change Alley," remarked Court Inspector D. Cowie to Mr. H. Watson in the third court yesterday, when Edward Low was fined $25, or four weeks* simple imprisonment, for stealing a fountain pen worth $5. Low pleaded guilty.46 words
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409 1940-01-09 5 Theory Behind Anti-British Leaflets DISCREDITING CHINESE FUND THREE forces at work "to discredit the China Relief Fund in the eyes of the public as well as of the authorities" were mentioned by Mr. Tan Kah Kee. its chairman, at a joint meeting of the China Relief Fund Committee and its409 words
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Article81 1940-01-09 5 FE body of a man who was found in Larut Road, near the Singapore Ice Works, early on Sunday morning has been identified as that of Hanifah bin Naina Mohamed, an unemployed Tamil Mohammedan who lived with a friend in Market Street. He left his home on81 words
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Article68 1940-01-09 5 PRODUCED on six charges alleging attempted housebreaking, possession of a pistol, theft of a pistol, retaining stolen property, extortion of $1, and attempted extortion, Abdul Majid bin Mohamed Majsoore, was allowed $500 bail \n the Singapore Third Police Court yesterday. The cases against him were postpon i a68 words
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Article163 1940-01-09 5 Lighters Laid Up Through Strike 3,000 MEN PAY INCREASE QN THE GROUNDS that fee? bftj I been paid a 10 per rein. Incn I in wages agreed to. 3.000 Stafftp lightermen stopped work vesurda: while their representatives went to sothe Assistant Controller of Labour. Hundreds of lighters Liy idle on163 words
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Article154 1940-01-09 5 Story Behind Transfer Of Father's House LHI KIM CKOAN, who was com in the Singapore lifth police cour on a charge of making a. false report to the police, was yesterday Milk m ml to three weeks' rigorous imprisonment, without the option of a fine,154 words
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Article79 1940-01-09 5 FIRST AID NURSING CERTIFICATES LADY SMALL, wife of the Colonial Secretary, Sir Alexander Small, pn sented St. John Ambulance First Air. and Home Nursing certificates to more than -10 members of the Salvatio:. Army yesterday evening at the Salvation Army Headquarters in Tank Hoad. Lieut-Col. H. A. Lord, head of79 words
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Article59 1940-01-09 5 TAN Boon Poh. convicted on a i'hll|t of theft of three pieces ol pis iron valued at $2 was .sentenced to two months' rijrorous imprisonment in the Singapore police courts yesterday. Inspector S. Dodds said that the n cused was a specialist in stealing pic iron59 words
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Article47 1940-01-09 5 Police bail was extended in tht cam of Ang Guan Huat, who claimed t: ia in the third court yesterday to a charge of dishonestly retaining $589 worth of rice and barley, alleged to toe stolen property, on July 21, last The ra^ was postponed a \vp*k.47 words
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Advertisement13 1940-01-09 5 FOR CONVENIENCE! DINE at the CAPITOL RESTAURANT (Phone 4906) or Afar the Show13 words
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Advertisement41 1940-01-09 5 H E M I^F O L PARIS V S TKe N. Wonderful n. Beaut i f i e r BANISHESW R I N K L E S N. PUFFINESS UNDER N. THE EYES >v DISAPPEAR Sole Distributing Agents: ROBINSON CO., LTD.41 words
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Article233 1940-01-09 6 now full of life and energy There are hundreds of such men out here worn-out before their time, list- less, irritable, and prey to every fever. chill or Influenza that's going. Always too fagged out to enjoy either work or play. You may be one233 words
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1295 1940-01-09 6 SINGAPORE STOCK AND SHARE PRICES Fraser And Co's List MONDAY, JAN. 8, 1940: 5 P.M. MINING Buyers Sellers Ampat Tin (4s) 5s lV_d 5s 6d Austral Amal. (as) 6s 7s Id Austral Malay <£) 37s 39s Ayer Hitam 24s 6d 25s 6d Ayer Weng ($1) .85 .90 Bangrin Tin 23s1,295 words
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123 1940-01-09 6 DAILY PRICES CURRENT Jan. 8, 1940. 13 O Clock Noon Buyers Sellers No. IX R.S.S. Spot loose 38'2 38% No. IX R.S.S. F.0.8. in cases January 39 1 39% G.F.A.Q. R.S.S. FOB. in bales January 38 Vi 38 Va F.A.Q. R.S.S. F.0.8. in123 words
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Advertisement454 1940-01-09 6 CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS TE N DERS SINGAPORE MUNICIPALITY Tenders. Tenders are now Invited for the ollowing material! or services. For particulars see Municipal Tenders Room Supply of Sluice Valves for Water for period May 1. 1940 to Apr. 30. 1941. Date of Closing. 4 p.m. Mar. 18. 1940 Installation of Sanitary454 words
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Advertisement437 1940-01-09 6 BOARD RESIDENCE. "sea pront j KATONti GRANGE— 77. Meyer R4. (near Swtmmlni Club) I Board-Residence at moderate rates Larte Gardens— Tennis. Phone: 5758 EAST ANGLIA 6. OXLET USE SINGAPORE. 3 mlns. to towD high level garages, daily or monthly rates, large grounds, excellent cuisine. t*"n'« single and double rooms. FBONS437 words
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Advertisement122 1940-01-09 6 A DEGREE in Accouniancy. Secretary snip. Cost Accountancy. Shipping. Banking, Insurance or Book-keeping is essential for a highly-paid executive position. Examination* can be taken in Singapore and success guaranteed by postal training The School ->f Accountancy Is the leading Institution in the British Empire for the building of Successful Business122 words
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Advertisement560 1940-01-09 6 To EUROPfc ANU AMERICA VIA PENANG. COLOMBO. BOMBAY. SUEZ, PORT SAIl>. ALEXANDRIA. V\Pi> via V GENOA makseILLES AN3 NEW YORK Sails S'pore Penang Arrl\*» PRESIDENT POLK Feb. 4 Feb. 6 PRESIDENT GARFIELD Feb. 27 Feb 29 Apr TO NEW YORK AND BOSTON VIA PENANG. COLOMBO. BOMBAY ANh CAPE OF GOOD560 words
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Advertisement357 1940-01-09 7 p.&O. and BRITISH INDIA LINES 'INCORPORATED IN ENGLAND) P. 6c O. S. N. CO'S SAILINGS. Owing to the Company's inability to publish the actual departure dates of its steamers intending passengers are courteously requested to enquire at the P. i 0. S.N. COMPANY'S Office to ascertain the approximate dates of357 words
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Advertisement492 1940-01-09 7 BOUSTEAD CO., LTD. (Incorporated in F.M.8.) TELEPHONE: Freight 5433. Fasage .131. Regular service from the Orient to Vancouver By GIANT EMPRESSES— Across Canada through the Canadian Rockies— Lake Louise— Banff. Trans-Atlantic by "EMPRESS" -DUCHESS" or "MONT" steamers to the United Kingdom.— All under one management. For detailed information apply to492 words
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Advertisement318 1940-01-09 7 MANSFIELD CO., LTD. OCftA* BUOLOOIC. COIXYSB QUAT, SWGAPORE TBL. 5131 CHARTERED BANK BCILDWC PEMAIIC TEL tft*6 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 ROUTE AT THE CHEAPEST318 words
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Article, Illustration29 1940-01-09 8 I. OKEIIXY. the Australian bowler, added to his achievements \\he:» he recently made his "bag" in Sheffield Shield cricket 184 wickets, which fa a new record.29 words
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Article280 1940-01-09 8 WATERFRONT MEN TODDY TAPPERS (From Our Own Correspondent) Penang, Jan. 8* MORE than 1.000 Indian and Chinese loading workers employed on tha Penang waterfront. Weld Quay, went on strike to-day a.s a result of the unfavourable reply to their petition for a 30 per cent, increase280 words
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Article172 1940-01-09 8 ISM'KII BY FRASEIt CO. AT CLOSE OF BUSINESS YESTERDAY Quiet conditions prevailed In all sections if the share market to-day and only a small volume of business was transacted. The price of local tin was sligfhtly better at $135%, up x 4 while the price of rubbsr172 words
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Article19 1940-01-09 8 Before the Registrar at 10.30 a.m.: Taxations in 5.496 33 and Bkcy. 366 39.19 words
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Article53 1940-01-09 8 (From Our Own Correspondent) Port Swettenham. PR several years now the annual tennis tournament of tht Klang Club, organized during the Eoster holidays, has been well patronised by members of European clubs In Malaya The club Is holding the tournament again this year and expect a large53 words
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Article364 1940-01-09 8 Three-Nil Victory In Keen Padang Hockey KELLETT BEST FOR LOSERS DLAYING on their own ground yesterday, the S.C.C. beat r the R.A.M.C. by three goals to nil in a keen game of hockey. I Good goalkeeping by Mace for the R.A.M.C. deprived the Club of bigger364 words
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Article124 1940-01-09 8 London, Dec. 14. CABLEGRAM from Mike Jacobs t:i Jack Salomons has opened negotiations for a world welterweight championship between Henry Armstrong and Eric Boon in SUm York next March. Important point übout this wire ii that a prep id reply form came with it.124 words
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Article252 1940-01-09 8 Losers Fail To Use Many Chances (From Our Omi Correspondent Mu.ir. Jan. 7. PLAYING without several of their regular payers the Muar Chinese hockey team scored a creditable win over th? Muar Police whom they beat one-nil in a friendly match played at the police padang.252 words
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Article108 1940-01-09 8 35-Years-Old, But Boxed Won London. ALFREDO PAOLOZZI, thirty-five- year-old, sft. welter-weight, and father of two boys and a girl, stepped around like Fred Astaire for ten rounds to outpoint young Jerry Jcnes (Silvertown) at the Devonshire Club, Hackney. Alf, born near South Shields of Italian parents, has been boxing more108 words
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161 1940-01-09 8 No Cricket On New Year's Day At Sydney Sydney, Jan. 2. pCR the first tirr;e In history, Sydney was without a first-class cricket match on New Year's Day The cause of it is 'Tiger" O'Reilly. New South Wales spin bowler. In the New South Wales vs. Queensland Sheffield Shield match,161 words
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67 1940-01-09 8 twenty-one cards were taken out for the January Spoon (stroke) at the Keppel Golf Club and resulted in a tie between Mrs. F. Starr with a score of 46—12=34 and Mrs. R. E. Pike 51 17=34. There will be a replay. Other good scores67 words
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Article121 1940-01-09 8 Auckland. Jan. 2. THE president of the New Zealand Racing Conference (Mr. James Sterlin McLeod. 70) was drowned in Cook Strait last night. He fell overboard from the steamer Wahine (4,436 tons) while travelling from Wellington to Lyttelton. The ship's lifeboat crew searched for 80 minutes121 words
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Article150 1940-01-09 8 YESTERDAY'S HOCKEY ON THE PADANG IN A HOCKEY fixture on the S.R.C. padans yesterday an S.R.C team defeated the R.A.F. (H.Q.) by two goals to one. Both sets of forwards lacked finishing powers and many scoring chances were missed. Play was even. In the150 words
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Article42 1940-01-09 8 IN A HOCKEY MATCH played at Bales- tier yesterday the Singapore Colts Hockey Club beat the Indian Association by two goals to nil. J. Reutens in the first half and M. Amstrong in the second, scored for the winners.42 words
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Article296 1940-01-09 8 Worcestershire Make Appeal r' is a far cry to cricket too far, probably, tor most folk, busy with war problems, to bother their heads with it. They will see about it when the skies turn blue, but meanwhile county clubs have sent up distress signals,296 words
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Article, Illustration46 1940-01-09 8 picture. Ransome, who substituted for Christie on the -ft win* is seen n a dribble while an R.N.-R.A.F. forward is about to fa!l on the baU-a phase in Saturday's game on the padan* between the Army and M Seletar Services.— Free PressFree Press - 46 words
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568 1940-01-09 8 Y.M.C.A. Beat Chinese 3-0 T HANKS to a fine defence, the Y.M.C.A. managed to emerge victors by three goals to nil against the S.C.R.C. in one of the fastest hockey games seen this season. Played a' Prince Edward Road yesterday, there was not568 words
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38 1940-01-09 8 THE Consolation Prize competition at the Keppel Golf Club, open only to members who have not won any competitions in 1939, will be played on the club course on Sunday, Jan. 21.38 words
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Article28 1940-01-09 8 THE Kota Rangers senior eleven will play football against the Pasir PanJang Rover* on Sunday, at the MFA ground, Balestier Road, at 5.15 p m28 words
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Article553 1940-01-09 8 Syd Hulls, Solomon Levene Resign London n. TilE Boxing Blitzkrieg ki Fight promoters Sy6: Jack Solomons, put on the b Control carpet yesterday I vestigation" by the stewards those august oSiciais by their licences. And thus began what real rebellion again.st I I authority.553 words
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Article69 1940-01-09 8 pOLLOWING are the tea day's hockey match on between the Combined Services Singapore Civilians. Services: Sgt. Carey; Lt. FV« Shorey; Hope or R. Webb, S«t Capt. Keilett: Grice, Lt. Ealv.;;!.: 6 Spr. Arokiasamy. Hav. Gulam NHe.iton. Civilians: Yee Cheok W Barth. G. A. Scott; L.69 words
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Article63 1940-01-09 8 THE lollowing have fcCCepb A rugby for the SC.C. *'A" vs. "A" to-day at the SC.C: S. Johnson: J. P. Wood L G Ro son, G. B. Potter. D. M Bei I: J Ewart. J. B. Potter; B M Pun M. Walker, R. J. Maxey. A. M Dr.63 words