The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 20 February 1940
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Title Section17 1940-02-20 1 The Singapore Free Press AND DAILY NEWS NO. 16,015. ESTD. 1835 TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 1940. 5 CENTS.17 words
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Article538 1940-02-20 1 "Hell Ship" Prisoner* Not To Be Returned INCIDENT INVOLVING U.S. IN LAST WAR RECALLED IT is understood that Lord Halifax, British Foreign Secretary, m exchanges with the Norwegian minister m London which are still continuing, has rejected the Norwegian contention that the Altmark's prisoners should be538 words
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Article43 1940-02-20 1 p-nhascn. Feb. 19. „kMM. to reports from A B^' political circles Mr. Churchill ■oped i.erman> would V.v.rk imident as »i de; Urine war on ■■..ntrieiv Mr. I hurchill di>appointed." i.ermany, it would flin? the unlrie> into the lies.43 words
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95 1940-02-20 1 PurLs. Feb. 19. .--led m Paris i as: of Nied one fell Into an amand sustained on both sides r.hine." m arc believed j :h? ambush. scribed as the most .dent since lent o irred early :r *>ps were operl '.lermaa lines. ofReuter - 95 words
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Article37 1940-02-20 1 PROFESSOR DISCOVERS ANCIENT TOMB Cairo. Feb. 19. p tei c. Strasbourg who lost March found of King Sh:- vered on the same of King Psusennes. who is believed to ..-.-law of King bjects were found m ReuterReuter - 37 words
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Article24 1940-02-20 1 DEFICAL STATEMENT IN OSLO Oslo. Feb. 19. Parliament meets and an official ba made about the ..an Cabinet was tbe Parliamentary and legal experts.24 words
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32 1940-02-20 1 0 London, Feb. 19. coal m Britain returned to past few days employed 25. 001) •r 300.000 tons of, cries to all parts of British WirelessBritish Wireless - 32 words
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377 1940-02-20 1 International Law Experts Give Views 'I>HE New York Times says that severe i criticism of Norway for having iai'ed to determine the true status of the Altmark is voiced by three American authorities on international law. Mr. Frederic Coudert, who was formerly legal adviser at the British Embassy, has expressedReuter - 377 words
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Article34 1940-02-20 1 M.P. HIS BUTLER FOUND DEAD London, Feb. 19. SIR Charles Cayzer, M.P. for Chester, and his butler were to-day found dead at Sir Charles' home, Klnpurnie Castle, with gunshot wounds m the head.- ReuterReuter - 34 words
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Article, Illustration149 1940-02-20 1 H.M.S. DARING TORPEDOED SUNK: 157 FEARED LOST London, Feb. 19. 'THE Admiralty announces that His Majesty's destroyer Daring has been torpedoed and sunk. One officer and four ratings have been picked up. Commander S. A. Cooper is among those missing, reports Reuter. Nine officers and 148 ratings are missing, feared149 words
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435 1940-02-20 1 FINNS CLAIM 24 ENEMY PLANES SHOT DOWN A COMMUNIQUE issued m Helsinki announces that f* the Russian 18th division has now been completely destroyed north-east of Lake Ladoga. Some 18,000 Russians have been killed or taken prisoners. Another communique states that Finnish fighters onReuter - 435 words
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Article47 1940-02-20 1 Dublin, Feb. 19. A HOTEL here was surrounded by 150 armed soldiers with machine-guns trained on the entrances, m a raid late on Saturday. A party of soldiers with Fxed bayonets entered the hotel and thirteen men were taken into custody. ReuterReuter - 47 words
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Article31 1940-02-20 1 Berlin, Feb. 19. THE captain of the Altmark to-day denied all reports of ill-treatment of British prisoners, declaring that before leaving many of them thanked .him for the good treatment.- ReuterReuter - 31 words
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216 1940-02-20 1 NAZIS LOSE TWO CARGO VESSELS London, Feb. 19. T*HE German cargo steamer, Rostock, 2,542 tons, has been captured by the French Navy while trying to get home from Vigo (Spain > m company v.ith the Morea, 3.000 tons, which was captured byReuter - 216 words
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Article84 1940-02-20 1 Berlin, Feb. 19. r>-DAY'S German High Command communique claims that four enemy convoys have been successfully attacked by U-boats. The communique states that steamers and tankers were sunk m three of the convoys and that a destroyer belonging to the protective lorce of the fourth convoy wasReuter - 84 words
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Advertisement46 1940-02-20 1 lj FO R QUALITY AND ECONOMY DRINK BIGIA TEA dr 4f^ \t a *^H_^_M^Jßl___UMA BBmf "*__P_r !____>* _tf TONIGHT Cocktail Dance 7 p.m. to 9 p.m* DINNER DANCE (informal) 9.45 to midnight NO ADMISSION CHARGE *AFFLES ORCHESTRA «1940 GAIETIES" -B^^* *<> *>J Dan Hopkins. Mar. 2». -> »n. 30.46 words
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Advertisement107 1940-02-20 1 SUPPORT MALAYAN PRODUCE. DRINK BIGIA TEA ADELPHI llSil HOTEL ROOF GARDEN TO-NIGHT SPECIAL DINNER-DANCE CABARET ENTERTAINMENT PROVIDED BY 1 CLAUDINE SITHIKOVA OPERATIC SIHGER DAHCER DINNER $3.— NON -DINERS $I.— DANCE INFORMAL THE ROTARY CLUB OF SINGAPORE MEETS TO-MORROW AT 8 P.M. AT THE ADELPHI HOTEL DINNER MEETING ROTARY OBSERVANCE WEEK107 words
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Article173 1940-02-20 2 A FATHER stood bond for his json who was bound over m the Singapore third court yesterday for cheating his uncle of $1,100. The son was Leon Hacobian, a young Armenian, who. according to the prosecution, was alleged to have told his uncle, Robert Martin,173 words
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128 1940-02-20 2 DAILY PRICES CT'RRENT Feb. 19. 19_a 12 o'clock noon Too. of Market: Quiet. Latest Cable: London Spot Sheet closeo. New York Spot Sheet U.S. eta. 19 per lb. Buyers Sellers No. IX R.S.S. Spot loose 38 s 39 So. IX RSS. FOB. m128 words
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155 1940-02-20 2 TOBACCO SELLER MAY BE EJECTED FROM CINEMA A N application by Shaw Bros. Ltd., lessees of the Theatre Royal, North Bridge Road, for the ejection of a cigarette stallholder tenant m the compound of the theatre was granted by the Rent Assessment Board yesterday. The application was on the grounds155 words
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Article83 1940-02-20 2 POST of living allowances which are being paid to Goverment labourers and artisans will remain the same m February as they were last month, it was notified m last night's Government Gazette. Tlie allowances are: To employees drawing not more than $1 a day or its83 words
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Article75 1940-02-20 2 THE following is the result of the second round of the women's club championships at the Royal Singapore Golf Club: Mrs. F. G. R. Brittorous beat Mrs. D. Kaye four and three; Mrs. E. A. Elder beat Mrs W. B. Ruddock one up; Miss S.75 words
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448 1940-02-20 2 THOUGHT OF BEING UNDER ANY OTHER POWER IS REPULSIVE (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Feb. 19. THE whole-hearted support of the Malays for Great Britain *m the present struggle is emphasised m the local Malay daily "Majlis" m an editorial. The article refers448 words
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80 1940-02-20 2 (From Our Own Correspondent) Johore Bahru, Feb. 19. U _JI SHIKOR, a mosque caretaker, pleaded guilty before Mr. J. B. Weiss, first magistrate, to-day, to a charge of possession of an unlicensed revolver. He said the revolver was obsolete and was left with him by80 words
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941 1940-02-20 2 SINGAPORE STOCK AND SHARE PRICES Fraser And Co 's List MONDAY". FEB. 19, 1940: 5 P.M. MINING Buyers Sellers Ampat Tin Us) 5s 5s 6d Austral Amal. (ss) 6s 6s 6d c.d. Austral Malay U> 37s 39s c.d Ayer Hitara 24s 9d 25s 9d Ayer Weng (£1 .70 .75 Bangrin941 words
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Advertisement215 1940-02-20 2 "Golden Boy" i 4 Great Picture Straits Timo h "A Really Splendid Picture" Kor____ "A Drama of Outstanding Merit".. a k. Z 2L FOLLOW THE CROWDS TO THE TOWN'S ATTRACTION, AT THE 3 AY CAPITOL 1 (CARRIFR" MR-, OM„ TIONT|( CLIFFORD ODET'S magnificent Drainatfc _oWen With The Great Star Find.215 words
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657 1940-02-20 3 PRESS ENTHUSIASM ABOUT ALTMARK CASE U.S. Doubts About Its Propriety Cleared BELGIAN COMMENT ON BERLIN INDIGNATION T London, Feb. 19. HE whole daily Press to-day displayed the news of the rescue of the 300 British merchant seamen from the German "hell ship" Altmark with great prominence and comments enthusiastically onReuter; British Wireless - 657 words
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67 1940-02-20 3 Berlin, Feb. 19. ,„t which is obviously P the Tress declare 1 mus t d> something lhJl p; .te>t to Britain over n,or V irk affair. •L^SS can regard itsel !,i wl.ih tolerates such a n' ulr l\nme or disposes of it 0,, pReuter - 67 words
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101 1940-02-20 3 Five-Year-Old Dalai Lama Impresses London, Feb. 19. TOl the reincarnation Lama was disclosed, it n the British mission presented to him on the fh day f riDetan M Times Delhi corresthat the boy Dalai r. hands on the fore--9 J Gould (who repre- Government m Tibet) ton, and blessed two101 words
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36 1940-02-20 3 Tokio, Feb. IS. Tq ..esma:i totbc Japanes? United States He said the cm rl \Vs failure Japanese trade ...eats of an emJapan. tUationa for a viet Union were ).hlv.- Reuter ReuterReuter - 36 words
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Article20 1940-02-20 3 I ondon, Feb. 19. 11 Eden, the Dominions ed m Bngland rone f he Zealand troc ReuterReuter - 20 words
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70 1940-02-20 3 London, Feb. 19. GERMANY to-day announced that she is no longer bound by the London submarine convention m an onrcial statement read over the German wireless. The statement declared that the arming of all British ships m the North Sea meant repudiation byReuter - 70 words
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Article67 1940-02-20 3 fpHE Altmark is still m Josing Fjord. A It is believed her propellers and rudder are damaged and the local people think it will take some t.me to get her afloat. She is under a guard of Norwegian marines and a group of German sailors67 words
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250 1940-02-20 3 Stock Exchange Faces Treasury Order Calmly REQUISITIONING OF U.S. SECURITIES London, Feb. 19. THE Stock Exchange leceived the news of the Treasury's order requisitioning certain dollar s?curities calmly, with no se.tion shewing any particular reaction. The fact that the 1 st of requisitioned securities omits recognized market leaders, such as250 words
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Article166 1940-02-20 3 London, Feb. 19. rpHE Russian advance towards Viipuri 1 means that the Finns' right flank has been pushed back, and if the Russian attacks on the left flank north-east of Lake Ladoga had succeeded the stratetic position of the Finns would have been extremely er,ticr.l,166 words
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Article23 1940-02-20 3 AN aeroplane with German markings flew over Danish territory m south Jutland yesterday, Danish batteries opened fire but the plane was not hit23 words
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256 1940-02-20 3 London, Feb. 19. A graphic account of the finding of the Altmark was given to-day. The leader of a formation of three aircraft of the R.A.F. coastal command selected for the task, said that after being given a verbal picture of the shipReuter - 256 words
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Article69 1940-02-20 3 Lahore, Feb. 19. "TPHE present state of suspense m India cannot continue," declared Maulana Abul Kalam Azad, president-elect of the Indian National Congress, m an interview. The Maulana added that after the session at Ramgarh, next month. Congress must take a step forward which would surelyReuter - 69 words
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Article53 1940-02-20 3 THE Council of the Indian National Liberal Federation welcomes the Viceroy's offer to the Congress party of Dominion status under conditions similar to those of the Statute of Westminster. The Council strongly criticizes the Congress Party for rejecting the Viceroy's offer and sticking to its impractical ideals53 words
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Article187 1940-02-20 3 COMMODITIES EXCHANGES (From Our owd Cone p...denti London, Feb. 19. pOMMOD-TY and Exchange markets ciosen as loiiows witn previous quotations v parenthesis:— RUBBER: Firm. Spot 13 d 13- _d (13d 13 1 d' March 13 4 d 13 ,d < 13d l3Nd) Apr-May 12 3 16d 12 5 16d (11187 words
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Article350 1940-02-20 3 London, Feb. 19. The following are to-day ciosnifc miaai quotations: Shares are ot £l aenoounatioQ unless otherwise stated: The above are dealers middle price. orokers' margins, brokerage and s amp dul J are not included Exrl ange Telegraph iX)ali S© 1«44-b4 111 i-unduig Loan 4% 1960-90 111350 words
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Article65 1940-02-20 3 Asuncion, Feb. 19. I^HE Paraguayan President. Sei.or Estigaribbia, has announced I lo! owing the collective resignation a parliament, he is assuming responsibility of the total political oowcr Tor such time as is ne^ecsary to assume peace and order. He also announced a decision to proclaim aReuter - 65 words
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Article, Illustration48 1940-02-20 3 In this picture are seen just some of the hundreds and hundred; OI lorries waiting en the piers m the Free Trade zone of Staten I hind, N.Y., for French and English freighters to carry them across the Atlantic for delivery and v c by the Allied Armies.48 words
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Article60 1940-02-20 3 London, Feb. 19. OFFICERS of the Merchant Havf Federation have thanked the _dmiralty for the rescue of the Altmarlc prisoners. Mr. Churchill, First Lord of the Admiralty, replied: "Your tribute to rh? officers and men who rescued 'be prisoners will strengthen the ties between theReuter - 60 words
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Advertisement35 1940-02-20 3 "^AV 7>^-£s__^-^ V V IJI 1 1 Imperial Bee' <J '^^^//[f W% HMey Irwilil *4 A DELICIOUS BREAKFAST PRESERVE Stccked by mm StfISGIAG-l '«U 5376 M* fc Ii" Advt of Singapore Cold Storage Co.. Lt*.35 words
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Advertisement150 1940-02-20 3 DOGS DOGS DOGS "CASTRIQUE" is the World's Wonder Remedy for Worms Poor Condition Unhealthy Coat Loss of Energy etc. Medical Hall Ltd. _i__ m\m mmm,m l box T|MES OFFICE i^gjj^^^j^^j PMHKiP I M/iuwrjMo/r Modern 1D 01 rl-UMfc M —CINEMA— m t_B»aea___-________________B__B_^fl_r Q 1 340 0 iMHBIMBMMBIBB^ WHERE EVERYBODY GOES mmmnju150 words
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634 1940-02-20 4 I^RADE UNION legislation similar to that which was passed at the last meeting of the Legislative Council, is being introduced m the F.M.S. and comes up for consideration at to-day's session of ihe Federal Council. It will presumably be634 words
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Article813 1940-02-20 4 CHARLES GWYNN - CHARLES GWYNN By^<_rei_7^_rr THE j-ecords of British Army chiefs m this war are worth studying, for they throw much light on the reasons for British military confidence. Wolseley, Roberts and. above all, Kitchener were names familiar to the general public, and their careers were well known by their813 words
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Article560 1940-02-20 4 Pertinax - Pertinax By THE storm over the l_ow Countries has vanished as it vanished last November. It remains to be seen whether the numerous bodies of troops available on the spot for the purpos° of invasion will be scattered elsewhere, according tc the precedent recorded from m. middie of560 words
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Article252 1940-02-20 4 SA-BUAH KAPAL JERMAN ya..g kxrnama Altmark telah di-naiki oleh orang2 dari _a-buah kapal perang destroyer British dalam lout kawasan Norway, dan lebeh darlpada .00 orang tawanan British telah di-lcpaskan daripada-nya. Perbuatan lni telah menerbitkan heboh dan sungutan besar; kerajaan Norway telah membantah dengan rasmi, ksita-nya British menchabul252 words
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Advertisement619 1940-02-20 4 NOTICE i consumers of ALLSOPP BEER IN SINGAPORE ARE NOTIFIED THAT THE RETAIL SELLING PRICES ARE AS FOLLOWS UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE:For l doxen Quarts $7*15 For 1 doxen Pints $4*20 (INCLUDING DUTY) CALDBECK MACGREGOR CO., LTD. 201, CANTONMENT ROAD, SINGAPORE. a^lSS_--__--------_-__-----^--_--a________B_BS.MSßSßg I n\ special l 0 H V1 rHE APPOINTMENT619 words
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494 1940-02-20 5 First News In Dutch Broadcast Last Night FOR NETHERLANDS INDIES' 60,000 SET OWNERS q|S<;APORE »*ecame "Britain's voice" m south-east Asia J a .t nieht with the inauguration of daily news bulletins m Hutch intended mainly for the 80,000 owners of wireIgg Mta m494 words
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Article297 1940-02-20 5 Beer Trade Marks Case Opens INSPECTOR'S STORY OF RAID A PRELIMINARY inquiry into a charge of being In possession of counterfeit beer trade marks preferred against two men, Goh Boon Seng and Chew Seng, was yesterday begun m the Singapore fourth court before Mr. Kenneth Byrne. Inspector L. R. Prynn297 words
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Article122 1940-02-20 5 THAT an expenditure of $14 on repair* did not justify a 100 per cent, increase m rent was the contention of the Kent Assessment Beard yesterday when they rdjourned the application of the Chinese Bankers Trust Co. Ltd. ta increase the rent of 162. Cross122 words
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75 1940-02-20 5 A MALAY. Ahmat bin Bacha, Alio was staled to have had 22 previous convictions, was sentenced to 18 months' rigorous imprisonment m the Singapore Criminal district court yesterday. He was convicted of breaking into a house m Kirn Keat Road between Dec. 28 and Jan. 575 words
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Article35 1940-02-20 5 "THE management of the Roxy Cinema, Katong, yesterday entertained friends and representatives of film companies to a tiffin at the Cafe de Luxe, the occasion being the ninth anniversary of the Roxy theatre.35 words
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83 1940-02-20 5 Till r idi<» broadcasting station v.i.d.il'-.m. which will be some-time 1 towards the »\t jrear, will be the most Nation m the Far Fast la Vn Vilas Osathatlinbtei of Stat* and ..iirral oi the Publititv nt ir. Thailand. Bangkok Chronicle statemat itter the iifw station83 words
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82 1940-02-20 5 Planter Fined And Licence Suspended i a Correspondent I Johore Bahru. Feb. 19. SCB period is the only aching people to drive to prevent roads 'rap." said Mr. L. Police Ofncer. to-day, licHarg, an as_dated Eastern Planogam, was convicted B Weiss, the first magistrate. gligent driving, nitted a previous convicilai82 words
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77 1940-02-20 5 C the Malayan cinema wIB pel on shows m Malaya Patriotic Fund at i controlled by them In m Miri. eatres m more than 20 on try. harity show will be at S ngapore. on Monday, "Hitler— Beast of Bercned together with a77 words
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Article55 1940-02-20 5 "THIS is a prevalent offence," remark- ed Singapore third court Inspector D R. Cowie yesterday when Tan Ah Chang and Lee Joon Tui were charged with stealing a $1,000 motor-car from the Capitol Theatre car park on Feb. 12. They were convicted and sentenced to55 words
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346 1940-02-20 5 FURTHER EVIDENCE was yesterday recorded m the Singapore fifth court In the case against six Chinese who are charged with rioting at the rotan factory of Brinfanann and Company on Jan. 16. The accused are Goh Tian Teck and Tan Yong Chua and four346 words
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143 1940-02-20 5 S.H.B. Worker Sentenced For Rioting ATTEMPTED TO STOP MALAY ABINGAPORE Harbour Board worker who waa alleged to have been on strike, Low Chee Chong, was yesterday sentenced to one month's rigorous imprisonment In the Singapore fifth court when he pleaded guilty to a charge of rioting. Court Inspector As.in stated143 words
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Article209 1940-02-20 5 A TENANT who was described as a "bit of a nuisance to neighbours" was given "a final chance* by the Rent Assessment Board when an application for her ejection was made yesterday. The tenant was Mrs. Chay Ah Tee, occupier of a room m Banda209 words
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Article78 1940-02-20 5 •"THE 1939-40 edition of the Directory of Manufacturers of Australia has just been published by G. E. S. Turner and Sons of Sydney. The book, which comprises 500 pages, gives a complete list of the leading manufacturers of Australia with the various trades and industries sectionized. In78 words
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Article83 1940-02-20 5 TWO men, Sim Kan Soo and Teow Ah Ling, who yesterday pleaded guilty m the Singapore fifth court to charges of cruelty to animals were fined $15 and $12, respectively. The prosecution stated that Sim was found with 478 fowls m 15 baskets while Teow carried83 words
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Article40 1940-02-20 5 CLAIMING trial to a charge of theft of pieces of zinc, wood planks, and a roll of wire netting, a Eurasian youth, V. Ahin, had the case against him postponed a week m the Singapore second court yesterday.40 words
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Article, Illustration1186 1940-02-20 5 BRIGADIER'S BROADCAST ON LESSONS OF 19 14- IS THAT the Western Front as m 1918 would ultimately prove to l>e the decisive front was the view expressed by Brigadier IL D. Gambier-Parry, broadcasting last ni_rht from the 8.M.8.C. station on 'The One-Front War." Circumstances1,186 words
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Advertisement49 1940-02-20 5 M.ike >our next visit to the CAPITOL THEATRE l>«»uhl> Knjoyable by DINING FIRST at the uH- CONDITIONED CAPITOL RESTAURANT r I uisine. < «»ni fort A, Courteous Service rf> v M "tvtandinjr Considerations Something About HORSES m MALAYA R H de S. ONRAET $5.00. Kelly Walsh, Ltd. S« PUCE. SINGAPORE.49 words
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Advertisement234 1940-02-20 5 The Little (j^rf^Jr Wonder V^3BBby "P O W R-P A X T" A.C ELECTRIC FAN Mores a Large Volum. Sm IU«-i_ Inter fet en. c of air ..0 cubic ft Fitted vlih two per minute). AirpUii. type Blade A m\ mm 2*e volts w OiUess Bearings. <A.r only). ROBINSON mi234 words
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Article177 1940-02-20 6 ISSUED BY FRASER CO. AT CLOSE OF BUSINESS YESTERDAY All markets were extremely dull and idle to-day ond prices were inclined to sag chiefly owing to lack of interest. Local tin was U better at $122 while the price of rubber at four o'clock was buyers Spot177 words
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Article181 1940-02-20 6 TO-DAY Aden surface 10 a.m. Australia air 5 p.m. Ceylon surface 10 a.m. China surface 9 a.m.; air 9.30 a.m. Egypt surface 10 a.m. Great Britain and Europe generally surface 10 a.m. Hong Kong surface 9 a.m.; air 9.30 a.m. India (Western) surface 10 a.m. Indo-China181 words
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Article78 1940-02-20 6 Before the Honourable Mr. Justice Pedlow m Court No. 3 at 11 a.m. Assizes:— Rex vs. Kok Kran Lens Before the Honourable Mr. Justice Manning m Court No. 2 at 11 a.m. 5.311 39— Curt Barth and anor. Kian Gu:;n Hin Oil Mills Co. S.78 words
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Article70 1940-02-20 6 ]MR. AL RIVERS, the ex-professional 88. boxer, is coaching the Singapore Amateur Boxing Club team for the Tolley Cup competition m March, and amateur boxers belonging to the club are requested to turn up for training at the Happy World gymnasium every Tuesday and Thursday between 43070 words
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Advertisement511 1940-02-20 6 CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS TENDERS SINGAPORE MUNICIPAUTY Tenders, Tenders are now invited for the following materials or services. For particulars see Municipal Tenders Room Supply of 30 dia. Steel Straight Pipes and Specials for Water Dept. Date of Closing. 4 pm. Apr. 16, 1940. Supply of Standard High Pressure Copper Tubes for511 words
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Advertisement685 1940-02-20 6 BOARD RESIDENCE. SEA FRONT KATONG GRANGE--77 Meyer Rd. (near Swimming Club) Board-Residence at moderate rates Large Gardens Tennis. Phone: 5758. EAST ANGLIA a. 01-LBT RISK SING AFOUL a mins. to town high level garages, daily 'jr monthly rates, large grounds, excellent cuisine, tennis, single and double rooms phone uaa. m685 words
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Advertisement26 1940-02-20 6 WANTED WANTED AGENTS on 150 upwards for Suitings. Shirtings. Sarees, Hosiery. Bonus 800 Free Samples. No Invest-! ment. Apply Cmi Limited (Silk Hosiery Mills* Ludhiana. India.26 words
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Advertisement468 1940-02-20 6 H_____i B I RZ?9 UPR mm __B BBa _a j. b vs FAST PASSENGER SERVICE, SINGAPORE TO SAN FRANCISCO. VIA MANILA 110 H tQfk Sails S'por© SJS. CITY OF IfEWPORT NEWS Feb. 2. e M s.s. CITY OF NORFOLK Mar 23 SJ. CITY OF LOS ANGELES Apr 20 ss. CITY468 words
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Advertisement343 1940-02-20 7 p.&O. and BRITISH INDIA LINES {INCORPORATED IN ENGLAND) p. O. S. 11. COS SAILINGS. The best possible services are being maintained United Kingdom, also to Hong Kong and g I -hai. tngers are requested to register their irnt-s, but under present circumstances are perforce restricted. I tssafe may call at343 words
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Advertisement503 1940-02-20 7 BOUSTEAD CO., LTD. (Incorporated m PALS.) HUMONE. Freight 3433. Passage Mil. SJfoaßß pacific 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.— AU under one management .or detailed information appiv503 words
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Advertisement310 1940-02-20 7 MANSFIELD CO., LTD. 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 CHEAPEST FARE Regular Services to Fre mantle (Perth) via Java by first class passenger310 words
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Article, Illustration27 1940-02-20 8 Miss Kay Stammer;. -Britain's leading tennis player, photographed afler she was married to Mr. Michael Menz»-_ at fit. Pete. Churn, Eston Square, last month.27 words
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Article, Illustration21 1940-02-20 8 Mary Whi. marsh, the tennis player. photographed after the wedding of Miss Kay Stammers to Mr. Michael MeniJes.21 words
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Article75 1940-02-20 8 "FIIE Singapore Cricket Club's spring lawn tennis tournament, open to members only will commence on Mar. 18. Entri.s will close on Wednesday. Mar. 13. The events are: Championship singles, championship doubles, women's singles level, women's doubles level, mixed doubles level. Championship events are confined to75 words
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Article93 1940-02-20 8 London. Jan. 21. DISCUSSIONS on the prospects of county cricket next season are developing inta a South vs. Nor^h for-and-aga:nst argument. Sir Stanley Jackson. Yorkshire president, said on Thursday that iii__! i ulties stand out too clear.y." Surrey, advocates of restricted county cricket, think otherwise. Mr.93 words
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Article217 1940-02-20 8 (From Our Own Correspondent) Jahore Bahru, Feb. 18. BY the narrow margin of five points lone gcal» to three points 'cne try) the Lcya's Regiment beat Johore at rugby football on the Joh^r. Civil Service Club padang yesterday. The Loyals deserved to win en the run217 words
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Article335 1940-02-20 8 Scoreless Draw In B.H.L. Soccer At The Stadium Traction Company 0, Straits Times 0. DLAYING with ten men at the Anson Road Stadium yesterday, m the Business Houses' League, the Straits Times Sports Club held the Traction Company to a scoreless draw. Taking the field with the335 words
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Article274 1940-02-20 8 Sime Darby Beaten In B.H.L. Soccer G.E.C. 1, Sime Darby 0. IWV G.E.C. had to right all the way for their points against Sime Darby m the Basin _s Houses' league fixture played on the F. and N. ground yesterday. They scored one goal late274 words
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Article119 1940-02-20 8 "TI.ERE was no play m the V.M.C.A. open invitation tennis tournament yesterday. Further ties are TO-DAY Men's Handicap Singles: C. Reshty (owe 3) vs. Wee Eng Lock (owe 15.3); C. J. R. Bembroke (scr.) vs. D. E. L. Anderson (—3); CheongEngHan (plus .< vs. Dr.119 words
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260 1940-02-20 8 (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Feb. 19. PROLIFIC scoring was a feature of the first official cricket match of the new season over the week-end between the Government Services and the Rest, which ended m a win for the latter by 118260 words
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Article, Illustration27 1940-02-20 8 picture. The S^ut-i hockey team, who wer? b?aten by the odd gcal m five m the annual match at Kuala Lumppr on Sunday.- Free PressFree Press - 27 words
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323 1940-02-20 8 OVERSEA BEAT CHARTERED BY THREE^_EARH_OAL_- Overseas Chinese Bank 3; Chartered Bank 0. THE Oversea Chinese Bank scored an easy three goals to nil victory over the Chartered Bank m a Business Houses' League football fi.ture on the V.M.C.A. ground yesterday. All the goals came323 words
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Article302 1940-02-20 8 Eight-Ball Over In Negri Cricket (From Our Own Correspondent) Seremban, Feb. 18. yHE eight-ball over was introduced m Negri Sembilan cricket for the first time to-day when Dr. M. Vaithilingam's XII defeated F. De Silva's XII at Seremban. C. Rajaretnam, the Negri Malaya Cup soccer player,302 words
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Article21 1940-02-20 8 TTHERE was no play yesterday m the V.M.C.A. open invitation tennis tournament as the courts were unfit to play.21 words
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175 1940-02-20 8 Cold Storage Win By Six Goals To Two Cold Btamca raW RIVALRI Kame on thr sH h j when the (old si, nes h> six c«aK which had its cxc.tin, a a The winners' .mart pieces of or, tnr:u?h aplend The Cold Stoi tion o.; the ba) v.histie but v.175 words
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Article121 1940-02-20 8 I "J 'ii. J_:, WINSOR LAP I 1934 Derby ud lire w:s for a time I recovered and next sea.'en. Th s ann.un em terday en behal. which the hor.e w. li At a time arhefl be earning fi IS 000 ws taken s.riou:... 1938. with121 words
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114 1940-02-20 8 THIRTY- FIVE C_J for the February M \tm\ Golf Club and I the four best cards _emp.c 84 IS M Good 88 -16 T2 r 73; G. V. Andrew NTBUM h < M' The follow.ng bai Niblock Cup and I r?und. which ma Sunday,114 words
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