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Title Section17 1940-03-21 1 The Singapore Free Press AND DAILY NEWS NO. 16,041. KSTD. 1835 THIRSDAY, MARCH 21, 1940 i (EMS17 words
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Article641 1940-03-21 1 Bombers Wreak Havoc On Nazi Air Base Hangars Oil Tanks Set Ablaze In_Jsig Attack FURIOUS ASSAULT FROM DUSK UNTIL DAWN S ONE BY ONE, THE R.A.F. BOMBERS RETURNED SAFELY TO ENGLAND THE EARLY HOURS YESTERDAY MORNING, FULL REPORTS OF WIDESPREAD DAMAGE INFLICTED ON THE GERMAN AIR BASE641 words
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Article103 1940-03-21 1 i openhasen, Mar. \!0. [*>rted from Komoe. Danish island just north it. th.it a fresh attack on I started at 8.45 a.m. The objective of the attack appears to be ■us ma> be connected uith report that two more I\ i plane* fleu over Sylt 9 .1Reuter - 103 words
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51 1940-03-21 1 Heinkel Driven Off From Shetlands London, Mar. 20. A CXL plane visited the Shetnds to-day and was No bombs were dropped. une, appare: tly on recon•v low over a town and El swooped down on anptng, tnen rose rapidly i d beside a low cloud ri fijhter m not pursuit.Reuter - 51 words
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Article344 1940-03-21 1 IT is learned m London that the raid on Hornum was carried out by a strong force of bombers which attacked singly m relays and maintained almost continuous assauts on the seaplane base from soon after dusk until the early hours of the morning.Reuter - 344 words
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Article213 1940-03-21 1 NO NEW TALK WITH DUCE MR. SUMNER WELLES. U.S. Under- Secretary of State, sailed from Genoa aboard the liner Conte di Savoia yesterday for home after completing his mission m Europe. He left Rome on Tuesday night without seeing Signor Mussolini since the latter's meeting withReuter - 213 words
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Article28 1940-03-21 1 Rome, Mar. 20. SIGNOR MUSSOLINI to-day received Marshal Graziani, chief of general staff, and discussed "certain problems concerning Italy's military preparations." ReuterReuter - 28 words
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Article131 1940-03-21 1 London. Mar. 20. IN the House of Commons to-day Mr. Winston Churchill, First Lord of the Admiralty, was questioned about the German raid on Scapa Flow last Saturday. He said that the enemy was trying to describe this badly directed raid as an important military affair.Reuter - 131 words
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Article36 1940-03-21 1 London, Mar. 20. MR. Malcolm Mac Donald, Secretary of State for Colonies, told the House of Commons to-day that since the war began 1.709 Jews and 392 Arabs had enlisted m Palestine for service overseas.- ReuterReuter - 36 words
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Article, Illustration391 1940-03-21 1 THE French Cabinet resigned yesterday morning, reports 1 Reuter from Paris. The Cabinet members met at 10 a.m. before going to the Elysee to see President Lebrun. President Lebrun has accepted the resignations and M. Reynaud has been entrusted with the formation391 words
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Article38 1940-03-21 1 London, Mar. 20. SIR KINGSLEY WOOD, Air Minister, told the House of Commons this afternoon that negotiations for further purchase of American aircraft had not been discontinued and added that negotiations were proceeding normally ReuterReuter - 38 words
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Article45 1940-03-21 1 London. Mar. '0. TT is officially announced that (oint 1 Franco-Eritish postage stamp cs to be issued. This follows compete agreement between the postal authorities m Britain and France on a "ommon plan of action for dispatfh of iiiternaticnal mails. ReuterReuter - 45 words
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Article104 1940-03-21 1 Germans Fall Into French Ambush ATROL engagements have been the only noteworthy incidents cm the Western Front during the par: 24 hours. In the Saare sector a German n^connoitring detachment fell into a French ambush. Sharp fighting followed and it is thought the Germans succeeded m extricating themselves. They suiTeredReuter - 104 words
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Article149 1940-03-21 1 Paris, Mar 2f 11 is understood M Reynaud ill try to form a cabinet of rational union ranging from politicians of the left like M. Blum to those of the right. Politicians close to M. Daladler state they understand that he is not prepared to enter the ReynaudReuter - 149 words
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Advertisement84 1940-03-21 1 PORT MALAYAN PRODUCE. DRINK BIGIA TEA 1 Wv A^l H^^H J^^jg^S^B wj r J iL- I II tj M fl^^H fl^^H Hrl^h flK2^^^^^^'^^D^i^^l I Plh w^h p^h ~"^^1 by tonight I "GAIETIES OF 1940" I Orchestral Concert artists MS to 9.15 pDX DANCE HOSTESSES I M NN ER DANCE MAR.84 words
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Advertisement73 1940-03-21 1 FOR QUALITY AND ECONOMY DRINK BIGIA TEA ADELPHI HOTEL TO-NIGHT SPECIAL DINNER DANCE DINNER $3.- NO ADMISSION CHARGE ADELPHI GRILL Whether you require light refreshments or an elaborate meal, the ADELPHI GRILL is renowned for its excellent food and courteous service. The maximum m quality, the minimum In price. MONDAY-WEDNESDAY-SATURDAY73 words
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Article340 1940-03-21 2 London, Mar. 20. The following are to-days closing middle quotations. Shares are of £1 denomination urWest otherwise stated: Con. Loan 5% 1944-64 110*8 r 8 Funding Loan 4% 1960-90 111% War Loan 3^% 98 1116 —116 Com. Union Assce (Units) 7 Prudential Assce *A* 26 Royal Assce340 words
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89 1940-03-21 2 WINNING couples m last nights loxtrot competition at the Happy Cabaret were: Amateurs: I, Mr. C. H. Chan and, Miss Lucie Wee: 2. Mr. J. Milne and Miss Martha Meeter: 3, Mr. Samy and MLss Mary Funs. Professionals: 1. Mr. F. H. Quah and Miss89 words
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Article191 1940-03-21 2 COMMODITIES EXCHANGES From Oui Own Correspondent i London, Mar. 20. COMMODITY and Exchange markets closed as follows with previous quotations tv paren thesis RUBBER: Steady. Spot ***** d 115,16 d (11 3 16d 11 5;16d) May H3 16d 11 516 d (llttd 11 316 d) July-Sept 11 1 16d 113i16d191 words
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Article83 1940-03-21 2 •From Our Own Correspondent 1 Penan*, Mar. 10. A MEETING of Penang Chinese at the Chinese Town Hall this afternoon passed the following resolution: "This meeting, representative of Chinese commercial interests m Penang. recognises the colony's obligations to make contributions to Great Britain for the83 words
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Article32 1940-03-21 2 THE DECREE nisi granted to Mrs. Ena Iris Gomes Monteiro against Mr. Augustus Anthony Monteiro was made absolute on Monday m the High Court before Mr. Justice Pedlow.32 words
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Advertisement207 1940-03-21 2 TIMELY! TERRIFIC! EXCITING! THRILLING! j o ;TLV^ ALHAMBRA WARNER BROS. TIMELY THRILLER! j^^^^Tf iIA f Amazing Man-Hunt The M^TW L [u^mk&r^^m World Ha^ Ever Seen t^ /^J v BORIS ■■Pp^^^UUgpflrV MARGARET .v^- Hfl B I m_ t m^m' Bß B^j^x^' 9^B N^jr// Ikptco Fl*> by U, K»n Bmkl on Pl.v207 words
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Advertisement226 1940-03-21 2 M.G.M.'s Great Star-studded Production THE WHOLE TOWN'S WAITING F(. midnight" i*RF:%i7r7?r J I 1 135 WOMEN WITH NOTHING ON THEIR MINDS BUT M-E-N! ING T T I K^ /Oj MORMA VTJf SHEARER K#| CRAWFORD ■^^Jll ROSALIND RUSSELL Pr X The WOMEN -4. |!< 1 M M '•.•^•.v/; Gcacnl Sciccatag WEDS.226 words
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425 1940-03-21 3 Lessons Learnt From Finnish Controversy IGNORING RIGHTS OF NEUTRALS A KIM. at a public luncheon m London yesterday 1 N|r 25T anle the Minister of War > to Mm attitvfe of neutrals and said, "We now learn .hat v the person who ignores the rights425 words
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162 1940-03-21 3 Lord Snell On Super-Morale Of The British London. Mar. iO. ulve cf the British during the past seven oJ anxiety, their uncomI saciiAcea and their rejecerude racial passions has jui nation at its very best Riven me at lea^t comfort. _rh and confidence." said Lord L^bcur peer, speaking m HouseBritish Wireless - 162 words
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277 1940-03-21 3 Statement On Third Powers Wang Regime Shanghai, Mar. 20. a Japanese Press conference to-day, a correspondent asked if m view of his previous statement that third powers would be compelled to have dealings with the new puppet Chinese Government over their interests m the occupied territory, these powers would haveReuter - 277 words
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Article97 1940-03-21 3 Tokio. Mar. 20. SIR Robert Craigie. British Ambassador to Japan, this morning had an interview with Mr. Arita. the Japanese Foreign Minister. The newspaper Hochi Shimbun says Sir Robert remarked the British Government cannot be indifferent to the establishment of the new central regime and itsReuter - 97 words
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Article59 1940-03-21 3 London, Mar. 20. QUESTIONED m the House of Commons to-day whether the Government would bring the German aggTession against Poland before the League of Nations with a view to invoking sanctions m Article XVTI, Mr. R. A. Butler, Foreign Under-Secretary, said the Government did not consider it opportune at thisReuter - 59 words
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109 1940-03-21 3 London, Mar. 20. AN R.A.F. pilot relates how during a recent irght reconnaissance flight over Germany he was courteously invited to land on an enemy aerodrome. Over north-west Germany the pilot and observer, while eagerly studying the dark landscape beneath them, spotted an aerodrome. ItBritish Wireless - 109 words
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Article66 1940-03-21 3 Moscow, Mar. 20. THE official Tass agency says it is authorised to state that reports that the Soviet Union does not object to the conclusion of the socalled defensive alliance between Finland, Sweden and Norway do not correspond with facts since "such an alliance would beReuter - 66 words
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Article146 1940-03-21 3 Moscow, Mar. 20. "THE Soviet Press has been lately occupied mainly with the following themes: (1) The Imperialists thwarted m their plot to force Scandinavia into a war against the U.S.S.R.. are now being busily trying to create a new war-front elsewhere. On.y the peaceloving policyReuter - 146 words
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Article155 1940-03-21 3 New Regime Foreign Areas Tientsin, Mar. 20. ONLY alter Japan. Italy and other foreign powers have returned their concessions to China, will there be any prospects of the Japanese blockade of the concessions at Tientsin being lifted.'" This opinion was expressed by the Japanese military spokesman m reply to aReuter - 155 words
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106 1940-03-21 3 London, Mar. 20. AT question time m the House of Commons to-day Capt. Alan Graham requested detailed information about labour disputes and Commi.nicst agitation m connection with them. Mr. Malcolm MacDcnald, Secretary of State for Colonies, enumerated disputes and said it was difficult to giveReuter - 106 words
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Article65 1940-03-21 3 Amsterdam, Mar. 20. THE Dutch oil tanker Phobos. 7,412 tons, registered at The Hague, was mined off the south-east coast of Britain to-day. Salvage tugs are standing by hoping to save her. Thirty of her crew, covered m thick crude oil, were rescued by a lifeboat. Otl/rsReuter - 65 words
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Article242 1940-03-21 3 London, Mar. 20. COMMENTING on Mr. Chamberlains speech m the House of Commons yesterday The Times says it was a remarkable demonstration of vigour on the part of Mr. Chamberlain when refuted any suggestion of staleness Some of the men who now held j portant posts242 words
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Article88 1940-03-21 3 Mr. Gandhi Speaks Out Kam>an Mar. 20. TPHE Indian National Congress to-day passed by an overwhelming majority the main resolution moved by Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru reiterating the demand for complete independence for India. Only 16 voted against it. Before the vote Mr. Gandhi repeated that he was not prepared toReuter - 88 words
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91 1940-03-21 3 DEPORTS from India yesterday say that the situation m Lahore is now normal after Tuesdays disturbance when the police were forced to fire after being attacked by a body of Khaksars. The Khaisars were attempting to hold a procession m military formation m defianceReuter - 91 words
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109 1940-03-21 3 London, Mar. 20. IN the House of Ccmmcns to-day Mr M. P. Price »Lab., Gloucester, Forest of Deam invited a statement on the recent conversations between the Japanese Ambassador. Mr. Shl^emitsu, and Lord Halifax, Foreign Secretary, and asked particularly whether Japan had attempted to obtain BritishReuter - 109 words
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Article31 1940-03-21 3 Berlin, Mar. 20. HITLER has appointed Todt Minister for Armaments and Munitions. Todt is the planner of German motorways and reputed to be the master mind behind the Siegfried Line. ReuterReuter - 31 words
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104 1940-03-21 3 U. S. Minister's Blunt Speech At Toronto nrHE United Staler M'.iis-er ti Canada, Mr. J?m23 Cromwell. T.iadfl a blunt speech on Tuesday at 'oint meeting of the Canada Club and thJ Empire Club at Toronto. He said he did not think tha* diplomat should confine his spec U platitudinous pleasantries.Reuter - 104 words
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Advertisement24 1940-03-21 3 HOT 4 BUNS f^^^ips pRICE |f 72 cts. per <loz. PiiCNL: SCV3 (5 LNES .4 -p' < or C CXJ LU»r?s Co. Ltd.^ n g24 words
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Advertisement128 1940-03-21 3 "NAVIGAN" TRAVEL AIR MR) SEA SICKNESS RE MED f. i A ROCHE P3ODUCT. MEDICAL HALL LTJ. j i 3. BATTERY ROAO OATH AY Ev^ybody TO-DAY I n#^ I "w. 0 1-15 6.15 9.1$ 1 "There are thrills galore m this spectacular film says the Strait. BOX OFFICE PHOUE 3400 Times,128 words
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616 1940-03-21 4 The Singapore Free Press THURSDAY, MARCH 21, 1940. Action Words TNTE R E S T in the House of x Commons debate on British war policy was rather overshadowed by the R.A.F. raid on the German island of Sylt. The announcement that this raid had been carried out with evident616 words
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Article, Illustration756 1940-03-21 4 HERBERT DAWSON - HERBERT DAWSON The World's Largest Warship TVER since H.M.S. Hood led the British special service squadron to South America m 1922 and round the world m 1924 (visiting Singapore m 1925) this great battle-cruiser has typified British naval strength to thousands of people756 words
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819 1940-03-21 4 SIR CHARLES GWYNN - BOREDOM IS BRITON'S "DANGER SPOT" SIR CHARLES GWYNN By Major-General X.C.8., CMC, D.S.O. AFTER six months of hostilities rk the situation to-day, for both combatants, is vastly different from that at the end of the first six months of the last war. Then, Germany had secured possession of Belgium and819 words
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74 1940-03-21 4 ABATAVIA message states Malay edition of the Chiin-N paper Sin Po has been eight days from to-day for articles which are anti-Japanese. This is the second newspaper has been Wtm same reason. >, The Chinese edition ot 8u also twice been suspr- ing articles74 words
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Advertisement186 1940-03-21 4 "Dorif ljou just love R O S E S "Yes, but best m m^Ha a gimlet*" IP IsWH CALDBECKS I Bl >Pt( lAI F0 Hp Mt rHK I AFPQINTMKNT jM^Jjm KIN( F >fAM II NEWEST DESIGNS ifi UihMOND JEWELLERY. II NECKLACES BRACELETS BROOCHES I! J ajfly) s^^^^ >^^1 1 I186 words
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Advertisement22 1940-03-21 4 w£ 4&Di -rate Ancient Modern Chinese Art Lingerie Linen Handkerchiefs Eveniig Bags Glmware etc., tte. 18, BATTERY ROAD, FIRST FLOOR PHONE 714322 words
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821 1940-03-21 5 ORCHESTRA MEMBERS ASK POLICE FOR PROTECTION Statement In Civil Court Case FEAR OF ASSAULT FROM RUSSIAN ALLEGED JT wai stated during a claim for damages m the Singapore mil district court yesterday before Mr. H. R. Bull, that all members of Bershadsky's Orchestra, of the Adelphi <! *>ea View Hotels,821 words
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181 1940-03-21 5 Wife's Story Of Beatings From Husband TRIED TO TAKE HER OWN LIFE I fa u' »t even the habit of mkmdk to treat females like *hould ashamed of ii *cli mark made by Mr. H. apore third magistrate, he reprimanded a nese husband who had alited his wife so much181 words
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Article88 1940-03-21 5 HBtngb Narulia, a Sikh. aed triai m the Singapore third -:erdav to charges relating to nation of Yen Ordinance and Finance) Regulations. rst charge accused -*as have imported into the i •a Japanese yen. ad charge alleged that entered the Colony requested by an authorized a88 words
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114 1940-03-21 5 A: 'i death by mi/adventure returned by the Singapore Mr. W G. Porter, yesterday, the death of an fcjun, who was knocked' m Tank Road on Mar. :he verdict the Coroner! that the Indian received; hlcfc caused his death j ear driven114 words
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Article94 1940-03-21 5 T of Singapore will hold 1 .on of works en May 30, and June 1. dt ,-ision taken at the anneral meeting of the Club last at No. 1 Amber Mansions, M. A. Bateman, the president. ikn decided to donate part proceeds from the exhibition94 words
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337 1940-03-21 5 Threatened To "Slaughter" Girl's Father A YOUNG Chinese who threatened to "slaughter" the father of a girl with whom he had been on intimate terms if she were not given to him m marriage, was sentenced to six months' rigorous imprisonment m the Singapore district court yesterday. At the lime337 words
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52 1940-03-21 5 AS the Government proposes to constitute a broadcasting corporation with official and unofficial representation io direct and control broadcasting policy, it does nJt contemplate making any radical alterations m broadcasting policy or programme. "These matters will be the concern of the new corporation,*' states an52 words
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138 1940-03-21 5 Report Of Taxi Theft Brings $50 Fine COR MAKING a false report to the j police that his taxi had been stolen, Sohan Singh, a 38-year-old taxi driver. was fined $50, or one month's simple imprisonment m the Singapore third court yesterday. The prosecution had alleged that on Sept. 11138 words
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254 1940-03-21 5 MR. Hugh Townshend Vesey Church, third officer of the cable ship Recorder, was married at the Seafarers' Chapel, Marine Hostel, An^on Road, yesterday to Miss Iris Campbell. The bride is the daughter of Mrs. Campbell and the late Mr. D. Campbell. R.N., of Ventnor, Isle of254 words
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Article60 1940-03-21 5 AT the last meeting of the Singapore Improvement Trust, the question of straightening Dunearn Road between Gilstead Road and Newton Circus was discussed. It was decided that no action should be taken at present. Other decisions of the Board included approval for the widening and straightening of Changi60 words
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502 1940-03-21 5 WHILE tiOLLDAYMAKERS from upoountry have already begun to invade Singapore anxious to see "the bright lights of the city," local residents eager for quiet and rest m resorts on the west coast and at the hill stations are staging an exodus by rail502 words
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Advertisement25 1940-03-21 5 Make your next visit to CAPITOL THEATRE Itoubly Enjoyable by DINING FIRST MR -CONDITIONED CAPITOL RESTAURANT Where Cuisine, Comfort Courteous Sertice »re the Outstanding ConrfderaUon;25 words
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Advertisement306 1940-03-21 5 _H I H-M-V I I RECORDS I I GREAT REDUCTION IN I I ROBINSON, CO., LTD. I RAFFLES PLACE m SINGAPORE. I _L 8 H i m i CATHAY CAFE "WTiere Everybody Goes" ESTELLE COWAN Cn-sents THIS WEEK'S PROGRAMME i JOHN TAYLEUR Syncopated Rhythm DOLORES DEE "Moonlight Shadow?" MAURITA Spanish306 words
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Article156 1940-03-21 6 ISSUED BY FRASER AND CO., AT CLOSE OF BUSINESS YESTERDAY Pre holiday influences had their effect on all markets to-day and there was general disposition to do nothing. Local tin was again easier at $123 down $1, while the price of rubber at four o'clock was buyers156 words
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Article65 1940-03-21 6 HPHE Board of Directors of the Mer- cantlle Bank Of India, Ltd., England have recommended a final dividend, less income tax. of 6 per cent, making 12 par cent, for the year ending Dec. 31, 1939. An amount of £25,000 has been written off landed and houss65 words
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Advertisement593 1940-03-21 6 CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS DOMtx'iic (x:cußkt:scts MARRIAGE. At the Sea'are^s' Church. An^on Road, on Wednesday Mar. 20, Hugh Townshend Vesev Church, second son of Mr. and Mrs. F. W. Church of Bognor Regis, and Iris Campbell, daughter of Mrs. Campbell and the late Mr. D. Campbell of Ventnor, Isle of Wight. TENDERS593 words
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Advertisement520 1940-03-21 6 BOARD RESIDENCE SEA FRONT KATON<; CiKANUK— 77 Meyer Rd. (near Swimming Club) Board -Residence at moderate rates Larce Gardens— Tennis. Phone: 5758 EAST ANCLIA OIAKI KIM iINGAMJ** t Bins. «o town nigfi lerei. i»r*gr« daily -jt montbly c atas, targe grounds, excellent cuiiina teo&te. tin*l« aod double room*. PHONI «m520 words
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Advertisement408 1940-03-21 6 THURSDAY. MAR. 21 TINOMBO-Selat-Pandjang. Bengkalis Soengei-Pakning. Sink and Pal:anBaro?. VAN RIEBEECK— Tobo^Ii, Sourabaya Boeieleng. (passengers and mails only), Ampenan (passengers and mails on'y>, Padang Bay < passengers and mails only», Benoa <passeng°rs and mails only) and BanjcewangJ. MERKl'S— Letong, Kramat, Maras Tarempa. Gentlng. P^elac-Panjang. Serassan and Midai. FRIDAY, MAR. 22408 words
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Advertisement352 1940-03-21 6 FAST PASSKNGER SKKVK K. SINGAPORE TO SAN FRANCISCO. VIA MANILA HONG Kov, SaU B'pow Arrivfc l* CITY OP NORFOLK Mar 27 •J CITY OP LJO3 ANGELES Apr. 20 M fty si. CITY OF SAN FRANCISCO May 4 ■m. CITY OF NEWPORT NEWS About J^ne 20 ACCEPTING CARGO FOR PACIFIC COAST352 words
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Miscellaneous264 1940-03-21 6 Post Office Mail List Mails close at the Ueneral Pc.it CXEce as follows: TO-DAY Aden surface 1 p.m. Australia air 5 p.m. Canada surface 5 p.m. China suriace 5 p.m. Eiypt surface 1 p.m. v rauce suriace 1 p.m. Great Britain and Europe generally surface 1 p.m. Hong Kong surface264 words
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Miscellaneous94 1940-03-21 6 7 p.m. to boxholders to-morrow; general delivery at 9 a.m. on Saturday. Malls from Amsterdam etc. (air> 7 p.m. to boxholders on Saturday; general delivery at 9 a.m. on Monday. Malls from London and Europe etc. (surfare) 3.30 p.m. to-day. PUBLIC HOLIDAYS— MAR. 23, 23 A 25 On Friday, Mar.94 words
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Advertisement301 1940-03-21 7 p.&O. and BRITISH INDIA LINES (INCORPORATED IN ENGLAND) P. «c O. s. N. COS SAILINGS. The P. O. S. N. Company «ill have a passenger steamer Westwards next month BRITISH INDIA STEAM NAVIGATION Services aAMiaoK w*ekli PELNANG, RANGOON X\D CALCUTTA WEEKLY P.>RT SWFTTENIIAM, PENANG. NEGAPATAM, IULRiKAL. PORIO NOVO AND MADRAS301 words
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Advertisement483 1940-03-21 7 BOUSTEAD CO., LTD. (Incorporated m FJdJS.) TELEPBONE: Freight 5433. Pmn SUI PACIHC Regular service from the Orient to Vancouver by GIANT EMPRESSES—Across Canada through ihe Canadian Rockies— Lake Louise— Banff. Trans-Atlantic by "EMPRESS" "DUCHESS" or "MONT" steamers to the United Kingdom.— All under one management. detailed informatioc apply to your483 words
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Advertisement523 1940-03-21 7 MANSFIELD CO., LTD. BLUE FUNNEL LINE. Frequent Sailings to United Kingdom and United States of America. Dates are not guaranteed, all cargo booking* subject to Conference War Clauses WKSTKRN AISIKA LI A THE SHORTEST SEA ROUTE AT THE CHEAPEST FARE Regular Services to Tremantle (Perth) via Java by first class523 words
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492 1940-03-21 8 Padang Clubs Draw 1-1 In League Game S.C.C. 1; S.R.C. 1. OOCCER fans who turned out m numbers yesterday expecting to see good football were disappointed, for neither the S.C.C. nor their rivals across the field played up to form, and the mateh a first aivision fixture ended m a492 words
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Article189 1940-03-21 8 *THE iollowing have accepted to play I cricket for the SC C. vs. the RAF <Tengah) en Saturday at 2 p.m. at Tengah:— E. G. Staunton (Capt.>, A. D. Dant, A. M. Carbery. K. H. Cantrell, Rev. A.j S. Giles, Lt. M. F. Francis, R. S. Tufnell, F.189 words
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88 1940-03-21 8 r£ Ta*n:iians* Physical Culture As- soci ;t.:on Will be visitors t) the Cey- j lon Spirts Club during the Easter holi- j days, when the annual games content wi 1 be held. On Friday at 5.15 p.m there will be a hookey match between the88 words
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Article29 1940-03-21 8 IN a Business Houses' T^eague soccer ftxture played on the Singapore Harbour Board ground yesterday the Oversea Chinese Ban* beat Guthnes by six goal? to one.29 words
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1635 1940-03-21 8 Moonlight Sonata, Light Supper The Annan Win HIGHEST DIVIDEND PAID BY WODEN (From Our Own Correspondent) Ipoh, Mar. 20, THE majority of the dinners at this afternoon's races here m the first day of the Perak Turf Club's Easter professional meeting were well-backed, the1,635 words
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Article, Illustration20 1940-03-21 8 A general view at Henley showing Cambridge winning the boat rare from Oxford, who are nearest the camera.20 words
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202 1940-03-21 8 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, Mar. 18. FAT a sum of $8,462.60 from members' subscriptions was outstanding at the end of last year, is revealed m the annual report for 1939 of the Selangor Chinese Recreation Clvi, which is to be presented202 words
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Article93 1940-03-21 8 (From Our Own Correspondent) Seremban, Mar. 17. THE first century m Negrri Sembilan cricket was scored to-day by F. de Silra, who knocked up 108 playing: for the VS. Club against Tarn pin. The N.S. Club scored 230 for 8 wkts. (F. de Silya 108. Lee93 words
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Article40 1940-03-21 8 DEVISED ties for to-day are: Men's Handicap Singles:— Lt. Kochar (—3) vs. Low Kee Pow 30 Men's Handicap Doubles (semifinal):—Dr. G. de Souza and J. Macintosh 3> vs. Lt. D. B. Jvneia ani Lt. R. Singh t3.40 words
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231 1940-03-21 8 Manchesters fa Gunners Pl ay Thrilling Draw A LAST minute goal t snappy ocntr- from I the Manchester Regimei goals all with the m a keen first div; lin yesterda:, Both teams did Uu on the wet ground qu te gocd m spH The game, which b developed into a231 words
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Article50 1940-03-21 8 TIIE fcllowing mW 1 ACS. Old Bft aguinst the V.MC.A. on p.m. at Prince Ed* aid R Ong Swee Kens. One B« Cecil Wong. Swee L m Sv. Kun. Fong X m \V Seah Cheng Kane, Wee Kong Chu. Reserves: Goh Tt I Mun Lim Chens Bicns50 words
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Miscellaneous26 1940-03-21 8 To-day's Sports Events Soccer: First Division, Fortress RE. v*. Chinese, Stadium; Reserve Division. Loyal* vs. Police, (iilman Barracks. Tennis: >.( < tourn.iment. Koum* R.S.Y.C., Wintrr Four Cup final.26 words
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