The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 29 October 1940
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The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942)
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Title Section20 1940-10-29 1 LATE SM6APME EDITION The Singapore Free Press AMD DAILY A«»*s NO. 16,230. TUESDAY, OCTOBER 29, l*>4o. B9TD. ISSS 5 CENTS20 words
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Article686 1940-10-29 1 Britain To Go To Assistance Of New Ally Athens Rejects o-rlour Ultimatum From Rome ITALIANS LAUNCH ATTACK BY LAND, SEA AND AIR rtßCi HAS BEEN AT WAR WITH ITALY SINCE FOUR O'CLOCK G.M.T., U YESTERDAY MORNING AND GREEK AND ITALIAN FORCES HAVE BEEN ENGAGED ON686 words
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Article151 1940-10-29 1 Demonstrators Defy Raiders I Mhras, Oct. 28. fp Jiutrafaons favouring Turkey, I r.A V which took |lw£ :\e demonstrate I Om ?.a*s of these r^.d was m proPH )?I«ines v;hich flew re driven off by anti- .reek: general staff number of bombs J| topped at Tattoi aerodrome as -an Isthmus.Reuter - 151 words
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Article16 1940-10-29 1 T*lnews r. Belffrad Oct. 28 00, Greece and I:aly were J* -/^easa great shock Tas ReuterReuter - 16 words
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Article, Illustration118 1940-10-29 1 Sofia, Oct. 28. Air raid precautions throughout the country have been ordered to-day for the first time since the European war beer an The order warns the population to prepare to blackout all windows. Civilian wardens have already been appointed and instruction classes will beginReuter - 118 words
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Article, Illustration336 1940-10-29 1 "WILL FIGHT TO DEATH" METAXAS Athens, Oct. 28. "/GREECE will fight to the death." said Gen. Metaxas, the Greek Prime Minister, m a proclamation issued to-day. Calling the people "to battle," Gen. MeUx» said: "Italy, not recogniims the Greeks as a free people, has Hemanded the surrender of sections ofReuter - 336 words
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Article62 1940-10-29 1 Wttfctefftoft. O*t 2S. Satisfaction ft expressed here that Britain Is rapidly falAllteg the terms ot h«r fuarantee to Grceee. Tbe boye is entifd thai the rt^tltw of kurtlWlM «fl fere* th« ItottMi led inW th« «mik Reuter Tw if*. Oct. t&. The Skod* armairnt works at Fflccn, taReuter - 62 words
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Article404 1940-10-29 1 London Embassy Has No Information London, Oct. 28. QN inquiry at the Turkish Embassy m London, Reuter was informed that no information had been received regarding a report circulating to the effect that Turkey; and Italy were at war. Reuter understands that the Greek Minister mReuter - 404 words
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322 1940-10-29 1 Berlin, Oct. 28. "pOMPLETC identity of views,* was proclaimed m an official communique issued following a surprise meeting between Hitler and Mussolini at Florence to-day. The communique stated: Fuehrer and H Duce to-day had a conversation of several hours about questions at presentReuter - 322 words
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Advertisement38 1940-10-29 1 IS NO MTTER TIA THAN BIGIA TEA grOWN IN MALAYA TO .MIGHT D INNER DANCE informal) 8 p.m. to midnight CABARET ATTRACTION MIMI JOSE "ttIR LATEST PROGRAMME SUCCESS Ullm «r tt.oo Non-dinera Sl.OO •<^[^ORCHESTRA directed by DAN HOPKINS38 words
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Advertisement4 1940-10-29 1 [Italian ultimatum— Pag* THREE.]4 words
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Advertisement79 1940-10-29 1 BIGIA TEA BRINGS THE FRESHNESS AND FRAGRANCE OF THE MALAYAN GARDENL DIRECT TO YOUR HOME SEAVIEW HOTEL BALL-uouM PERFECTLY AIRCONDITIONED BT SCAINtEEZBS TO-NIGHT WEDNESDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY SPECIAL DINNER DANCE DINNER >S.— NO ADMISSION < HARt.fr SATURDAY EXTENSION TO 1 A.M. AOELPHI HOTEL: Whether you require light refreahxnenU or an elaborate79 words
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Article273 1940-10-29 2 Found In Possession Of Military Apparel HOvV the suspicious benuviour of a young Boyanese m Orchard Road on Oct. 17 at 4 p.m. led to his arrest by two detectives and the eventual recovery of a number of articles ox military wearing apparel, was related ir273 words
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113 1940-10-29 2 DIFFICULTY m getting a Burmese interpreter caused a case which was to have been heard In the Singapore second court yesterday to be postponed i to Nov. 11. The case was one m which the parties were English-speaking Burmese. One Piya Maung Maung was113 words
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125 1940-10-29 2 A**** ioc i teftche:s now given posts of i greater responsibility and has tlie policy of building magnificent English schools been abandoned?" These and eight other questions on Malayan education, dealt with m the report of "the Mac Lean Commission on Higher Education wUI be125 words
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67 1940-10-29 2 /THE Malaya Patriotic Fund stamp stuijfc seems to be used m plice of, instead j of m addition to, ordinary postage)] stamp. Letters are known to be received by 1 f Singapore offices with only the Malaya j Patr^jtic Fund stamps affixed, making67 words
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83 1940-10-29 2 MORE than $300 was collected by vie Chinese Lakes' Association at a mahjong 1 and bridge drive held at Mr. and Mrs. S. K_ [Wongr's residence at Katong on Saturday. The money jroes to the Patriotic Fund to pur- chase materials and wool for83 words
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Article31 1940-10-29 2 The Truicomal.ean community of Singapore celebrated Deeiwtvali last Sunday at the Airport Hotel At the conclusion of the party. Mrs C Vijayaretnam of Changi. distributed toys and jrifts to the children31 words
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Advertisement349 1940-10-29 2 Fere's the year's most unusual L M lecture with tho year's .^fltfß^ Jnm^i vk Outstanding cast i^w <J»^jj Litfhmintf fast entertainment J jßmfc* /^''^^9^^ m^L\ mmm w m that will thrill you all the wa> *X sJ&ffGt > --Jmwk m W' 6.15 6c 9.25 p.m. 4 Stars m the year's349 words
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Advertisement195 1940-10-29 2 A THRILLING, mSPIRIMG C^lNESEep^i 1 capitTlj JO-PAY ONLY! 4 SHQWs" 11 A.M, 3.15, 6.15 AND D-15 pw 107^ of the Proceeds will be donated tc CHEKA RELIEF FUND. The OUTSTANDING CHINE SE PICTURe'of THE Yt^ 0- ->fe LEE CHENG and the Bcautifui Chinese Star CHIN LING. TO-MORROW 4 HOLIDAY SHOIT195 words
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666 1940-10-29 3 "Right To Occupy Certain Strategic Points Of Greece" m? r».*~L mi* •a-x London, Oct. 28. [E Greek Minister m London has received a telegram iT *k n nS ft f Italian Ultimatum to Greece and of the Greek Prime Minister's reply stating thatReuter - 666 words
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344 1940-10-29 3 German Troops With Invading Italians London, Oct. 2S. had jibbed at attacking f^ .\nd is making for what 1 >-*>> easier <?ame m Greece,, •£5 diplomatic corres- "mltftf nave graphical against Greece, as com.;\~fvnt m that their lines nicauons are shorter. Also, [•TStoprobable that they have n k lengthened by344 words
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Article131 1940-10-29 3 London, Oct. 28. TTHE Greek army consists cf 80,000 regulars and its potential war s:rength 15 about 600.000 men. The Greek air force ordinarily comprises ten groups of three flights, bu^ there Is reason to believe that this strength had recently been considerably augmented. TheReuter - 131 words
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Article109 1940-10-29 3 London, Oct. 28. WHILE the democracies were preaching the art of peace, Hitler's Germany spent those years organizing for war, said Mr. C. R. Attlee, the Lorjl Privy Seal, m a speech yesterday. The British nation, he continued, had m consequence a considerable lag toWireless - 109 words
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352 1940-10-29 3 London, Oct. 28. r jTHE Admiralty and War Office announce that the liner, Empress of Britain, 42,348 tons, has been lost as a result of enemy action. The famous liner, which was the flagship of the Canadian Pacific line, was bombed by aReuter - 352 words
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Article, Illustration35 1940-10-29 3 When debris blocked the entrance to a London garage, the same bo-Mb that hit the building made a convenient hole m the wall, through which a car is seen passing.35 words
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176 1940-10-29 3 Greek Stand Will Hearten Other Neutrals COMMENT BY MADRID NEWSPAPER Madrid, Oct. 28. "/"*REEK resistance will have a heartening effect m other places actually, though not openly, under Axis pressure," says the weekly Hoja official Del Lunes, which so far is the only newspaper to comment on the Italo-Greek war.Reuter - 176 words
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Article101 1940-10-29 3 U.S. PRESSURE ON JAPAN FA VOURED New York, Oct. 28. CEVENTY per cent, of Americans *3 now think there is an equal chance, or betler, of the United States entering the war, according to the latest surrey of public opinion by the magazine For une. The survey also reveals thatReuter - 101 words
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Article160 1940-10-29 3 ADMISSION IN ROME COMMUNIQUE Chungking. Oct. 28. AN R.A.F. attack on the Dodecanese islands is mentioned m to-day's Itolian High Command communique, which stated that bombs were dropped m "disorderly fashion" m the Nasexana district, without causing damage or losses"Nine Italian fighter planes en gaged the160 words
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177 1940-10-29 3 LotKUn. Oct. 28. A MESSAGE from Vichy says the Petaln Cabinet met this morning and Laval, vice-Premier, presided. Afterwards there was a council of ministers under the presidency of Petain. Later to-day Laval is to broadcast a statement on the Petain-Hitler agreement for collaborationReuter - 177 words
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Article45 1940-10-29 3 Rome, Oct. 28. MR. Eiji Amau, the Japanese Ambassador, met Count Ciano, Italian Foreign Minister, on Saturday morning and exchanged views regarding the situation m Europe and the Far East, including the recent HitlerPetain and Hitler-Franco talks.— Ep. stern News45 words
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44 1940-10-29 3 Baafkek, Oct. 28. THjE Thailand Government has delegated full authority relating to diplomatic affairs to the Prime Minister, Luang Bipul Songgram it is understood. This came as a result of an emergency Cabinet meeting lasting about four hours Eastern NewsEastern News - 44 words
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296 1940-10-29 3 Germany's WarMaking Power Diminishing London, Oct. 28. 4 LJITLER. whether he goes east or west, will eventually not find very much of a Germany to come back to." That is the essence of a comment m the newspaper Observer on the value of the British bombers' offensive. "Readers of theBritish Wireless - 296 words
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72 1940-10-29 3 Ottawa, Oct 28 ''THE loss of i he des royer Manured with 140 officers and men is anncunced by naval service headquarters. It is believed that 31 men were saved The Marguree wen* down m the north Atlantic submarine zone after collision with a largeReuter - 72 words
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39 1940-10-29 3 Vichy, Oct. 28. LAVAL has been appointed Foreign Minister m succession to M. B^udouin, who has been appointed secretary of state to the Prime Minster. Marshal Petain rot^orts the Havas news agency. ReuterReuter - 39 words
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Advertisement70 1940-10-29 3 "uij wkt^>wci Otrvi*ii^ic there s nothing to throw 21 way a meal m a minute because they are ready Its* M toserve. See our /Vr CCOHOiMiral selection of delicatessen a**** at your nearest branch. «<WI/y p 8 p a l vu b 8h a a Prepared meals 1£& b %K™70 words
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Advertisement128 1940-10-29 3 "AGNESIA" FRAGRtNT HAIR DRESSING A valuable Dressing and lonic for the Hair. It strongly stimula* ng and a tar* cure and prevrntativr of Dandruff. The minute it's applied *ou fed a cooling. ezhilaratinK effect. You 11 Like It PRICK:— SI.2S and $2.00 MEDICAL HALL LIMITED. Chemists and Druggists Positively last128 words
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631 1940-10-29 4 The Singapore Free Press TUESDAY, OCTOBER 29, 1949. Greece At War T'HE Italian attack on Greece is certainly not explained by the Fascist allegations of border incidents and the supposedly unneutral attitude of the Greeks. The border incidents, if they occurred at all, were certainly manufactured by the Italians .to631 words
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Article, Illustration1198 1940-10-29 4 Vincent Sheean - Vincent Sheean, By who gives a vivid eye-witness account of the air battles which are being fought over Dover, as German raiders are intercepted by the Royal Air Force on their way to London and other objectives inland. He also describes the BritishFree Press; Reuter - 1,198 words
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376 1940-10-29 4 AN the economic front m Britain is being waged a type of warfare less spectacular than heroic resistance to Nazi air brutality, but no less effective. In the past few months there has been m progress m Britain an industrial revolution, the extent of376 words
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Advertisement155 1940-10-29 4 m /M i(O6 z |I#ALLSOPP V S By Special appointment EstablUked $§^W 1872: ■EWEST DESK** II DIAMORB JEWELLERY Necklaces Bracelets Brooches Rings Clip Watches r incorporated tn Ofeon/ SINGAPORE IPOH PEKANG* MAIAYft PATRIOTIC FOND Make It A Habit Use Malaya Patriotic Fund Poster Stamps. On Sale at all Post Offices155 words
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Advertisement120 1940-10-29 4 First m Malaya NUMONT FUL-VUE The rennement and symmetry ot llumont Pul-vue styling is evident at a glance. Here is truly handsome eyewear. Rach of me features nelow is an added reason for selecting Numont Ful-vue for year own glasses. 1. Endpwces net attached to lenses. Numont Pul-vue construction eliminates120 words
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Article, Illustration1297 1940-10-29 5 Mary Heathcott - Mary Heathcott A Woman's Diary By i'ompaniecl choir I «hii-b IW l feature of the JJranin-.. »n Sunday night a rntil P r a«se from i,»vor> and musical JJrts m Singapore. moment is a whose opinions ructtae interest Musical Society. use. to Doda I Sundays1,297 words
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Advertisement78 1940-10-29 5 KIITS SCHOOL tor EUROPEAN CHILDREN SENIOR SCHOOL PREPARATORY KINDERGARTEN lARO ROAD EXPERT EUROPEAN IPEIATBSS AHB HAIB STYLISTS thef v. m MAXINES wonders wuh MAxmra the i»8 Salon. ft Beauu Salon >ne 2868 Andres f Vl| or laniura KJtmßfl HOTKLor 'A^AM KOAD SALON MAOAME SHEILA" CASH SALE COTT Nov. 222" frocks78 words
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Advertisement33 1940-10-29 5 I^\^Bb^b^b^b^V^^^ PER LARGE TUBE Slit does not act like a gum, holding the hail by artificial means, but. by assisting the hair to assume natural waves. Sold Everywhere. Sole Agents. GRAFTON LABORATORIES LTD.33 words
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Advertisement134 1940-10-29 5 ■t Jttedc 4 When you are feeling tired or listless \y^*J /y^y nothing could be more exhilarating C \V \Mo^^^ than a Velva Masque Treatment m the air-conditioned salon. You will emerge Vu cool, refreshed, with a new outlook on life m general, and yourself m particular. MAYNARD'S Battery Rd.134 words
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384 1940-10-29 6 What Leading Officials In America Think A SURVEY of opinion among U.S. Army, Navy and Air Corps leaders and hi^h officials of the State Department, reveals that most of them consider an ultimate British victory is assured. The semi-official newspaper, United States News,384 words
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Article62 1940-10-29 6 African N. C. O. Wins M.M. THE Military Medal has been awarded to L.-Cpl. Asamu, the Kings African Rifles, for conspicuous coolness during a raid. While under enemy fire he continued to feed and supply his Bren gun. He remained m action until aU his men reached safety under cover62 words
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231 1940-10-29 6 Australian Is Squadron Leader At 23 DAPIDLY becoming famous through his exploits with the Australian Sunderland flying-boat squadron m England. Flight-Lieut. J A Cohen of Sydney, has been promoted to squadron-lsader at the age of 23. This makes him one of the youngest, if not the youngest, squadron-leader m the231 words
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Article186 1940-10-29 6 Winston Was Always "Naughty" THE latest of a number of populai 1 biographies, which deals with Mr. Winston Churchill, stresses the rebellious character which he maintained throughout his political life. and has now carried him to the '< leadership of the Conservative j Party, with which he was often at186 words
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140 1940-10-29 6 TROOPS WILL HELP IN THE HOP-PICKING BRITAIN'S beer output is to be safeguarded with the help of the Army. Per a use of the war, there is a shortvge Of pickers, so some soldiers are to prive a hand m the hor>fields this year. Th-v will be Dad tor their140 words
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62 1940-10-29 6 R. A.F. Training Chief Is Air Marshal AIR Vice-Marshal A. G. R. Garrod i has been granted the acting rank of Air Marshal, states the London Gazette. His appointment to the Air Council as member for training was announced when the speeding up of training of R.A.F. pilots and crews62 words
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Article37 1940-10-29 6 A ROLLS-ROYCE car formerly owned by the Duke of Windsor was sold by auction at Dingwall m aid of the Ross-shire Prisoners of War Fund. Blr Hector McKenzle Gairloch, Lord-37 words
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411 1940-10-29 6 Captured Nazis Fear Harsh Treatment MEDICAL officers m the British scuth and eastern front line area who have examined the hundreds of Nazi airmen taken prisoner during the two months of intensified air war on Britain have reached some interesting conclusions. From talks a Daily Telegraph reporter had had with411 words
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Article61 1940-10-29 6 THE B?y of Tunis has issued a decree prch biting secret societies, the official German News Agency reports from Vichy. Freemasons' ljdges ar? declared tel be dissolved. Their property is to be; confiscated and devoted to Door relief, i Secret societies were banned m France some61 words
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Article88 1940-10-29 6 THE American birth rate is declining rapidly and the population is barely reproducing itself, Professor Carl C. Zimmerman. Harvard Associate Professor of Sociology, told a conference at Cambridge. Massachusetts. A "movement towards childlessness and anti-familism m America has increased rapidly since 1937," said Professor Zimmerman, according to88 words
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330 1940-10-29 6 UNUSUAL police court cases arise from Britain's war- 1 Mmc -regulations nowadays. Consider the rase of John Beasley, 1 cf DeDtford. and Charles Tracey, of Lewisham. They left their rowing boats un- attended, m the Thames, with the oars ready for use. 1 Up330 words
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Advertisement190 1940-10-29 6 rji f^^^f^ %mB Sgt. Isden and Miss P. Bugant playing Jk m the Malaya Command individual s^lMyf tennis championships and (right) I C.P.O. Tel. Peck and Cpl. Bicknell m play at the same meeting. Jjr I Below: The Islanders' Orchestra, a mili- f tary band from Blakang Mati, who are190 words
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725 1940-10-29 7 further Evidence Before F. M. S. Inquiry nUESTION ON CONSTITUTION OF WARDEN'S COURT (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Oct. 2*. DENIAL that had accepted money from miners lthouifh he admitted receiving presents m kind at jvkUMS time, was given by A. H.725 words
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289 1940-10-29 7 Indian's Claim For $100,000 Dismissed ALLEGATION OF CONSPIRACY A CIVIL, SUIT claiming $100,000 dam- ages for alleged conspiracy, brought m by an Indian Mohammedan tongkang-owner against three Chettiars was dismissed by Mr. Justice Manning m the High Court yesterday. The plaintiff, Kavena Vmai Sahib, alleged that the defendants, A. T.289 words
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Article105 1940-10-29 7 ARTHUR LEITNET. a 56-year-old European who was yesterday charged m the Singapore third court with cheating K. Osman of $86.67 m Singapore on Oct. 22. was allowed an extension of police bail of $200 when he claimed trial on the charge. Leitnet was alleged to have105 words
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113 1940-10-29 7 TTIE St. Andrew's School is presenting "The i Rivals" by Sheridan at 9.00 p.m. to-day for friends of the school, and to-morrow for old boys of the school. A limited number of tickets will be available to the public these nights. There is113 words
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73 1940-10-29 7 N. I. Pilots Leaving For Britain Soon BaUTia, Oct. 28. DILOTS of the Netherlands Indies air force will shortly be leaving for Britain. An announcement to this effect met with the greatest enthusiasm a«, among military flyers, an opportunity to co-operate directly with the R.A.F. m helping to liberate the73 words
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Article196 1940-10-29 7 One Month's Simple Imprisonment CENTENCE of one month's simple lmpriO sonment was imposed by the fifth magistrate, Mr. L. C. Goh, yesterday, on a young Chinese, Lim Soh Siong, who was convicted on a charge of stealing cash and jewellery to a total value of $228196 words
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Article184 1940-10-29 7 Man With 14 Previous Conviction* A MAN with 14 previous convictions, was sentenced to a term of 18 months' rigorous imprisonment to be followed by two years 1 police supervision by Mr. J. c. McPall, Singapore's criminal district judge yesterday, when he pleaded guilty to184 words
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Article110 1940-10-29 7 pOUR Teochews, Tan Hoon Nia. Tay Chor Chit, Yeo Kee Ken*, and Tay Choon Kee had two charges of possession of counterfeit beer labels explained to them m the third court yesterday. The first charge alleged that they were found m possession of counterfeit Tiger beer110 words
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Article, Illustration40 1940-10-29 7 Some of the members of the local Ciech community who attended yesterday's ceremony at the Cenotaph, when Mr. A. J»ras and Mr. K. Reiser laid wreath to commemorate the 22nd anniversary of the Cxechosiovakian Independence40 words
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540 1940-10-29 7 \7ARIOOS charges of theft, abetment of theft, and dishonest retention of stolen property were preferred against four Chinese, a coolie "keoala" employed by Slme Darby and Company, a clerk employed by the Singapore Harbour Board, a lorry owner, and a free-lance tally-clerk, m the540 words
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936 1940-10-29 7 O.AC'S TRIBUTE TO BISHOP OF SINGAPORE AND MRS. ROBERTS "THE Bishop and Mrs. Roberts are stepping: out of 1 the contemporary scene of this country. But m its history, they will have a place of honour and, although we are saying936 words
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Article31 1940-10-29 7 HEAVY booking for the recital indicates that the concern by Dcda Conrad, the famous Polish singer, at the Victoria Memorial Hall to-nighi i will draw a big house.31 words
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Advertisement62 1940-10-29 7 ASSURE YOUR OWN FUTURE Iff^Vtov-,'*^.^- 1 Success comes. U«fr%^ only to the WM^TV-* ,UftUfled! Oe- v IB tide to-day to study at MTMAN'S Btn*a--7J?* *»ous i„* por Branch r^^a^ dOn Coil^ •*tablished ***a4 l 11 fGr Shorthand. T^ c «Src^ S!l Orciai Corresponds<M£ Pei rUir *ndother o! £*1 for the62 words
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Advertisement121 1940-10-29 7 [a's^ s__A-i— GENERAL DRAPERY AH p I? O M SOFT FURKiSHIHG SECTIONS Clearance of all oddments and NOVEMBER discontinued designs regardless of I TO Qt b cost. Here is a fine opportunity to replenish your draper\ r materials at ridiculously low prices. Casements, Cretonnes, Curtain mßterials as well as odd121 words
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Advertisement399 1940-10-29 8 P.&O. and BRITISH INDIA LINES (INCORPORATED IN ENGLAND) P. «c O. S. N. COS SAILINGS. The best possible services are being maintained by The P. 0. S. N. Coy. from the Straits to their usual ports of call m China, India, Ceylon and the United Kingdom, Passengers are requested to399 words
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Advertisement319 1940-10-29 8 BOUSTEAD CO., LTD. (Incorporated m PMS) TELEPHONE; Freight H32. Passage M3l ploiAN PACIf IC kSSWQ (incorporated m England) Regular service from the Orient to Vancouver by GIANT EMPRESSES— Across Canada through the Canadian Rockies— Lake Louise— Banff. Trans-Atlantic by EMPRESS DUCHESS m or MONT steamers to the United Kingdom.— All319 words
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Advertisement420 1940-10-29 8 (MANSFIELD CO., LTD. BLUE FUNNEL LINE. Frequent Sailings to United Kingdom Dates are guaranteed, all cargo bookings subject to Conf Creß^ War Clauses. I WESTERN AUSTRA!.i A THE SHORTEST SEA ROUTE AT T^Z Cheapest ap Regular Services to r remantle I Perth! VlB Java by first class oassenger ships. Single420 words
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Article, Illustration1494 1940-10-29 9 Nomad - Loyals' Double Success Was Well Deserved Nomad In The Garrison By fO gain two sporting honours m as many days is the lot that seldom falls to any unit but the Loyals are m this proud position as the result of their victories m the S.A.F.A. Cup and the Command1,494 words
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358 1940-10-29 9 ONE of the most striking experiments being carried out by the Vichy Government is an effort to place the whole of French sport on a strictly national and amateur footing. Jean Borotra, the lawn tennis player, Is m charge of the movement, which358 words
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Article125 1940-10-29 9 Letter To The Editor To the Editor of the Free Press. Sir, Your picture of Gen. de Gaulle inspecting French troops m Whitehall is a sight for sore eyes, and an excellent record of passing events which I will have framed and cherished m my125 words
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Article36 1940-10-29 9 A NOTHER attempt to obtain abolition of the minimum charge for electricity In Singapore will be made by Mr. S. B. Tan at the budge- meeting of the Municipal Commissioners en Friday.36 words
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49 1940-10-29 9 "THE Malays of Singapore" is the title of a talk to be given by Syed Alwi AlhPdy, editor of Lembasa. Johore. from the Singapore station to-night, at 7.10. This talk is the fifth m the series "Presenting Sin^p^nro" by the Friends of Singapore.49 words
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Article61 1940-10-29 9 KARTAR SINGH and Ajit Singh, two Sikhs who were alleged to have caused hurt to another Vir SLn: T h by fracturinp his head with a wooden clojr pt the junction of Bencoolen Street and Middle Road yesterday, had the charge explained ho Mum m61 words
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Advertisement232 1940-10-29 9 TENI)ERS____ M^K'IPALITY Tenders. now invited for the Aerials or services For ♦r vr- Municipal Tenders 1 i c ,s 'or 1941. Date of nicipal Tender j Glazed Ware Pipes. I fox 1941. Date of 1 X t SI. 1940 -V Sr r. minal size Steel ling Joints Sz 3 sing.232 words
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Advertisement249 1940-10-29 9 [Garrison pictures m page SIX] FAST PASSENGER SISRVIOR SINGAPORE TO SAN FRANCISCO. VIA MANILA BON(i KONG Sails Spore Arrive 8. F. SJS. CTTY OP NORFOLK Nov. 8 Dec. 2 PASSfiNUttK FREIGHT SERVICE SINGAPORE TO NEW YORK AND BOSTON VIA PENANG. COLOMBO, BOMBAY AND CAPE OF GOOD HOPE Ax rive Sport249 words
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Miscellaneous100 1940-10-29 9 Garrison Diary TO-DAY:— Whist drive, Nee Soon Gunners' Sergeants' Mess. Variety concert. Fort Canning Sergeants' Mess. TO-MORROW:— Whist drives at Alexandra Depot Moss (9.15) and R.A. (Chang;) Sergeants' Mess. Tombola. R.A.F. (No. 1) Mess. THURSDAY:— Whist drives at Women's Club, Selerang and Fort Canning Juniors' Mess. FRlDAY:— Tombola at Fort100 words
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Miscellaneous141 1940-10-29 9 Post Office Mail List Mails close at the General Port Office as follows: TO-DAY Burma surface l p.m. •Chungking via Rangoon surface 1 p.m. •Kunming via Rangoon surface 1 p.m. Indo-China air 9 a.m. Sarawak surface 1 p.m. Sarikei surface 1 p.m. Sibu surface 1 p.m. TOMORROW Java air 10.30141 words
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202 1940-10-29 10 Y.W.C. A. And G.S.C. Draw At Hockey csx. t; y.w.ca. THE G.S C. and the Y.W C.A. first hockey teams again msi on the G S.C. ground yesterday, and this t time the match ended m a scoreless I dr.w ?!ay for the major par; of the first ha*i was202 words
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Article77 1940-10-29 10 •THE following have been selected to play water-polo for the V.M.C.A. Junior department against the Rest of the S.AJS-A. second division at the YJtf.CJL pool at 5 pjn. on an exhibition match on Thursday, after which prizes *»1U be awarded to them for winning the second division league.77 words
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Article30 1940-10-29 10 FURTSEN cards were taken out for the Keppel Golf Club's October mixed flag competition which resulted to a win for Mrs Douglas and W. P. I*>u£las.30 words
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428 1940-10-29 10 •THE Royal Singapore Goil Club's Siri Arnold Robinson Cup competition lor 1940 will be played at Butit Timah or. Sunday morning. The draw and starting times are: 8 15. P. Knight and C. Donald and E. C. So wards and C. R.428 words
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Article189 1940-10-29 10 S.C.R.C 2; SJ.I 6. DRESSING determinedly m the closing stages of the game, the S.C.R.C. beat the St. Joseph's Institution hockey team by two goals to nil m a somewhat scrappy game *t Hong Lim Green yesterday. The Chinese were not at full strength., but they nevertheless189 words
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Article126 1940-10-29 10 C. OF C. RUBBER ASSOCIATION m n DAILY PRICES CU&BENT Oct. 28. 12 o'clock noon Buyers Sellers No. IX RjS.S Spot loose.. 38% 36 Ti No. IX R.S.B. P. 0.8. m cases Oct -Nov < Sellers option) 3«% 39* OJ.A.Q. R.S.S. P.OB, m bales Oct. -Not. (Sellers option) 38% 38%126 words
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Article22 1940-10-29 10 Mr. K. S. Manian of the V.M.C.A. School of Commerce, has passed the final examination of the Corporation of Certified Secretaries, London.22 words
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499 1940-10-29 10 Fast And Vigorous Game On The Padang S.C.C 3; A.OS \l. THERE was fast, vigorous and keenly-contested hockey seen on the padang yesterday, when the Singapore Cricket Chib's second eleven beat the Anglo-Chinese School by three goals to one m a hockey match.499 words
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Article, Illustration28 1940-10-29 10 picture. One of many thrilling moments at the llMflll.H on Saiurda.^wueu tne Loyals beat RA.F. (Seleta** i^ win th* S.A.F A. Chaflenge Cup- Free PressFree Press - 28 words
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Article235 1940-10-29 10 Stanley Scores Four Times In Keenly Contested Hockey Game g j^c 8; Gordons 2. KEEN hockey was provided by the S.R.C. (A) team and the Gordons m a match on the padar.g: which ended m an eight-goals to two victory for the home team yesterday.235 words
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Article97 1940-10-29 10 rwas erronjuosly stated by Mary Heathcott m her page m yesterday s ~ssue of th,e Free Press, with regard to the R.A.F. dance held at the Adelphi Ho. el on Saturday night, that members of the R.A.F. soccer team were present with their runners- up shield. I;97 words
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Article37 1940-10-29 10 WHE men's handicap doubles final m the YJ^I.C.A. tennis tourni^inent t>etween Llm Hee Chin and Robert Tan 15.3) vs. Woo Eng Look and Tan Em; Ann will be played on the YM.C.A. courts on Friday.37 words
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Article362 1940-10-29 10 Weights FoT To-morrow At Ipoh for all eight T^ ff Ipoh to-morrow, the s*v, f of the Perak Turf Club'?^^ November meeting are: <J Horses, class 1. dtv. 3, 51^ f 2S* 1 9( Gigged Athb °y 811 Sunny Ch.^ Houlichan 8.10 Stuart t?2* «J Double Esso 8.09 Herbe iSP362 words
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Advertisement147 1940-10-29 10 To-day's Sports Events Rugger: S.C.C. (B) ts. Fort Canning. S.C.C; Loyals vs. RAF. tSembawang), Scmbawang; RAF. (Sel.) ts. St. Andrew's Old Boys. Woodsrille. Hockey: C.S.C. ts. Mountain Battery. Balestier: Post Office Club ts. RE. (Pulau Brani), Post Office ground; Women's trial, G.S.C. C\ DUD nvrE lift v I L I147 words
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Advertisement159 1940-10-29 10 Ipoh Training Notes (Prom Our Own QM**** Ipoh. Oct a DOUBLE Esso, Nighu:.:tae chan, The Fox. Mercury. and San Frisco were the most sive of the second day's mnn were given slow work this mor Nightshade held Doubte Bssojn ij spin m the straight both the pony »c class one159 words
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