The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 7 December 1940
1940-12-07
1
10
https://www.nlb.gov.sg
https://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/newspapers/browse/singfreepressb
The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942)
-
Title Section20 1940-12-07 1 -HJftE SINGAPORE EDITION The Singapore Free Press AND DAILY NEWS NO. 16,265. ESTD. 1835 SATURDAY. DECEMISKR 7. 1940 5 CENTS20 words
-
Article620 1940-12-07 1 ,%zi Warship Attacked By Armed Merchantman Greeks Take Vital Base: Argyrocastro Doomed SUCCESSES ALONG ENTIRE FRONT •it London, Dec. 6. FT is officially announced in Athens that Greek troops 1 to-day occupied the Italian naval base of Santi Quaranta, in southern Albania, while the fateReuter - 620 words
-
96 1940-12-07 1 Violent Anti- Vichy Campaign In France London, Dec. 6. A VIOLENT campaign against the Vichy Government has been launched in occupied France, according to the Free French agency, which quotes an article in Post* Parisien, which it describes as a purely German organ, declaring that the rising wave of disapprovalReuter - 96 words
-
70 1940-12-07 1 London. Dec. 6. u Italian troops the Albanian ivia since the a.ign against ci in 18 camps m in southern iibui dispatch, to |CHC9 in London, Ime of frequent m, I:alian and i*t been seoarated. nctn voluntarily out when the Large numbers ol withReuter - 70 words
-
42 1940-12-07 1 R.A.F. BOMB ENEMY TRANSPORT IN AFRICA London. Dee. C transport concentrations nave been attacked by .in squadron operat•jlsi Africa. rajvsport were heavily 5 an Air Ministry adds that many reconnaisi.Tied out over the j. and valuable lnlorma- all the aircraft returned ReuterReuter - 42 words
-
176 1940-12-07 1 London, Dec. 6. A WILHELMSTRASSE spokesman's remark that Berlin is not influenced by Gen. Chiang Kaishek's declaration after ttie TokioNanking treaty has led to the disclosure that the Reich attaches the utmost importance to the maintenance of existing normal relations with the Chungking GovernmentReuter - 176 words
-
257 1940-12-07 1 ENEMY FLEES AFTER KEEPING ACTION AT LONG RANGE London, Dec. 6. AN action in the south Atlantic, approximately 700 rx miles north-east of Montevideo, between a British armed merchantman and a disguised German raider is described in an Admiralty communique issued in Ivondon to-day. It states: "11.M.5. Carnarvon Castle (CaptainReuter - 257 words
-
Article70 1940-12-07 1 New York. Dec. 6. THE smashing defeat of the peace motion in the House of Commons yesterday is splashed In all the newspapers here. One war news commentator describes it as a grim notification to Berlin and Rome that the British public's will to fight it out to the bitterReuter - 70 words
-
Article75 1940-12-07 1 Washington, Dec. G. MRS. ELIZABETH I>ESOAN, a clerk in the United States embassy in Paris, has been detained for questioning It is understood, according to a message from Vichy to the New York Times, that she is being charged with "conniving in the escape ofReuter - 75 words
-
Article41 1940-12-07 1 New York, Dec. 6. F[E Mackay radio states it has received an S.O.S. from the British steamer Newchwang, owned by the China Navigation Company, Ltd., saying she required immediate assistance and Riving her position as 57.53 north and 23.56 west. ReuterReuter - 41 words
-
205 1940-12-07 1 London, Dec. 6. UR. HERBERT MORRISON, Minister for Home Security, speaking at Portsmouth to-day, said: "Our Navy, despite its tremendous tasks and trials, is powerful in the seas. It has already established complete ascendancy over our Italian opponent and we are confident itBritish Wireless - 205 words
-
Article58 1940-12-07 1 U asLir non. Dec. S. AN coin -iul conference wiiii the ob-re.-t of providing the I nited Male* Treasure *iih a complete and taclu.il picture of Ov British financial situation opened ir. the Treasury builuiug U»-da>. The ranferr.no* is between Sir Frederick Phillips, representing Britain, and Mr HenryReuter - 58 words
-
Article40 1940-12-07 1 Rome. Dec. C. 1,. th« paiU three da>i Ma«M*lini ha* been presiding at the Palazzo \eoest4 over a series of conferences which have examined food supply and the industrial requirement* of Italy during 1941, states the Italian news agency ReuterReuter - 40 words
-
Article179 1940-12-07 1 l.ondttfi I>ec S. llolyrood House. t4ie historic palace of the Kino of Scotland near Rdinburgh »as recently damaged by raiders A bomb fell on the lawn of Hoiyrood House ~!ose to «h r ruined chapeJ of Holyrood Abbey and disturbed the hones of old tim# Scottish kings and queens whoReuter - 179 words
-
Page 1 Advertisements
-
Advertisement210 1940-12-07 1 sl!ppo ßT MALAYAN PRODUCE. DRINK 3IGIA TEA RAFFLES HOTEL to night -SPECIAL DINNER DANCE 8 p. in. to 1 a. in. CABARET IN TAPS ATTRACTION BUSTER MAGGIE TUNES BOOK YOUR TABLE «•<» i RINTTAFEL served to-day from 12.30 to 2.30 p.m. I TO-MORROW NIGHT'S MUSICAL ATTRACTION MILITARY BAND CONCERT W210 words
-
Advertisement128 1940-12-07 1 FOR QUALITY AND ECONOMY DRINK BIGIA TEA SEA VIEW H HOTEL m fit i iriftrti PERFECTLY 4IRCONDITIONED BV SEABREEZES TO > NIGHT SPECIAL DINNER BALL DINNER IS.— DANCE POKMAL NO ADMISSION CHAAGK EXTENSION TO 1 A.M. SUNDAY MORNING tl A.M—l 9J4. POPUUB COMCftBI BY RELLER'S BAND 1) Overture THE ROBBING128 words
-
-
364 1940-12-07 2 GOOD ACTING IN "THE TWO MRS. CARROLLS" ALTHOUGH they chose a drama for their debut to the Singapore public, the amateur theatrical company describing themselves as the "Birds of Passage" have done well with "The Two Mrs. Carrolls," which opened a season last night at the Victoria Theatre in aid364 words
-
Page 2 Advertisements
-
Advertisement315 1940-12-07 2 -EARLY BOOKING ATTENDANCE ADVISABLE" ••COULD BE EASILY KEGARDED AS A MASTERPIECE" •AN OUTSTANDING FILM EVENT* FREE PRESS. OWING TO THE LENGTH OF THE FILM, PATRONS ARE ADVISBD TO BE SEATED EARLY PRICKS EXCLUSIVE of TAX $2, $1 50 vis. BETTE CHARLES DAVIS >f|ViVKBOYER D I V 1/ titrt It Iht315 words
-
Advertisement190 1940-12-07 2 LAW NOTICE FOR THE DAY luioit tne Hon. the As. Chief Justice ir Coiui No. 1 at 10 a.m Judgment in Mag. Appeal No. 113/40. Rex vs. J. W. Lim. Before the Registrar at 11 ajn. 5. 23 V39— Enquiry (continued). Before the Dy. Registrar (Mr. Ess) At 0 45190 words
-
Advertisement254 1940-12-07 2 JUST THE SHOW FOR YOUR WEEK^^Tr^ ANOTHER HIT IN M.G.M. s p AB OUTSTANDINC^McTUREsr^ CAPITOLI I^0« The Girl who won the World's Award a* B* aulv BEAUTY— The Man who won TWO ACADEMY mm MBKr ON| YEAR'S BEST ACTOR: Latest METROTONE NEWS-of-the-Da> including i\v K i FRENCH INDO-CHINA By JAPANESE254 words
-
-
Page 2 Miscellaneous
-
Miscellaneous123 1940-12-07 2 POST OFFICE MAILJJST Malls close at the General Port Office as follows: TO-DAY Australia -air 2 p.m. Brunei surface J.m. Kuala Belait surface 2 p.m. 5J:2: £buan"... surf»<* 2 p.m. J^w Zealand .air 2p.m. North Borneo surface 2 p.m. Port Moresby surface 2 p.m. Sarawak surface 2 p.m. jU-i surface123 words
-
-
265 1940-12-07 3 Resignation" Of High Command Chief SACKED FOR FAILURE OF ALBANIA OPERATIONS? London, Dec 6 3 MADOGLIO has been relieved, at his 'own his office as Chief of General Staff of armed forces by a Royal decree, states a jency report from Rome. Gen. UgoReuter - 265 words
-
98 1940-12-07 3 London, Dec. 6. establishment of an international air force as the only means of avoiding air warfare of increasingly ruthless v destruction in future was predicted by Lord Cecil, addressing the General Council of the League of Nations Union in London. He added: "WeReuter - 98 words
-
91 1940-12-07 3 Bombs Fall In Grounds Of Windsor Castle London, Dec. 6. IT was disclosed to-day that during a recent German raid, three bcmbs fell on the grounds of Windsor Castle One fell on the golf course, another on the tennis court and the third fell on the bowling green which wasReuter - 91 words
-
Article202 1940-12-07 3 London, Dec. 6. \X/AVES of Nazi raiders launching a heavy attack on a south coast town last night ran into an anti-air-craft barrage so intense that many of the enemy planes failed to reach the town, and those that did were forced to drop theirReuter - 202 words
-
131 1940-12-07 3 London, Dec. 6. I*HE U-boat menace to British shipping Is 1 fully appreciated by the British public, who realize the dependence of the country on food supplies from overseas. Although the last published figures of British mercantile shipping losses showed the week's figure toBritish Wireless - 131 words
-
34 1940-12-07 3 London, Dec. 6. A GIFT of £249 has been received for the Lord Mayor's air raid distress fund from the people at the Singapore Naval Base. ReuterReuter - 34 words
-
87 1940-12-07 3 Italians "Bombed" With Tar an to Pictures London, l>ec. 6. r B officially announced thai phoi-cnphs taken after the Taranu» tx.mbing by the Fleet Air \rm >!»«»>• «n s in detail the great unajce d»nr to I aly's battle ll^et, wfTt dropped by the RAF. daring: ibea ru<i Turin onReuter - 87 words
-
Article63 1940-12-07 3 iUvwi, \>rc. 5. AN inv-.-v.igation into anti-democra-'dc propaganda by the fifth column in Cuba and the withdrawal of the il-general who is the Spanish Falange Party in nded by a committee of members of the House of i'.lVc-S. oiatton they appeal for a investigation similarReuter - 63 words
-
41 1940-12-07 3 London, Dec. 5. Empire has given His :.m-->nt and organizations -is the war effort over noney alone between Sept. J3 last. vsued by the Colonial Office snfus bctwefii Or*. last ounted to over £5,500,000. British WirelessBritish Wireless - 41 words
-
171 1940-12-07 3 r London. Dec. S. E Ministry of Home Security have provided places in public shelters In London for 1.410.000 people and the number Is being increased every week. Miss Ellen Wilkinson, Joint Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry, made this statement in a broadcast to-day, adding:British Wireless - 171 words
-
160 1940-12-07 3 London, Dec. 6. MR. RALPH INGERSOLL, editor of P.M.— an influential American daily newspaper who has just returned to America from a visit to England, is emphatically of the opinion that Britain can win the war. In a leading article yesterday he stated: "TheBritish Wireless - 160 words
-
Article31 1940-12-07 3 The Earl of Cardigan, a lieutenant In the Royal Army Medical Corps, who was previously reported as missing. Ls now reported to be not missing. British WirelessBritish Wireless - 31 words
-
289 1940-12-07 3 SUGGESTION FOR SOLVING U.K. SHIPPING PROBLEM Washington, Dec. 6. THE possibility that President Roosevelt might change the combat zone rule and permit United States ships to Enter Eire ports is suggested unofficially as a step towards solution of Britain's shipping problem. DespiteReuter - 289 words
-
63 1940-12-07 3 Cairo, Dec. 6. SWIFT action has been taken by the Egyptian authorities following the Prime Minister's (Sirry Pasha) statement on Monday that air raid victims would be compensated from Italian funds. It was announced to-day that 15,000 Egyptian pounds have been confiscated fromReuter - 63 words
-
85 1940-12-07 3 New York, Dec. 6. BRITAIN has decided to build her own ship assembly yards in the United States to construct cargo steamers on a mass production basis, according to the Washington correspondent of the New York Herald Tribune. Steamers will be made from partsReuter - 85 words
-
Article144 1940-12-07 3 I on don. Dec. 6. DETWEEN the German invasion of Holland and Oct. 15 about 500 Dutchmen whose names are known have been flung into German prisons. Official Dutch circles in London state that it is believed the total number exceeds 2,000. Seven generals, 19Reuter - 144 words
-
132 1940-12-07 3 Importance Of AngloTurkish Trade Pact Ankara, Dec. 6. GREAT importance is attached here to the new Anglo-Turkish financial agreement It is now possible for the United Kingdom commercial corporation to complete contracts for the purchase of large quantities of Turkish foodstuffs and raw materials which were formerly exported to Germany.Reuter - 132 words
-
305 1940-12-07 3 London, Dec. 6. T^HE possibility of a winter In- vasion attempt by the Germans is again being raised owing to the apparently pointless but unquestionably persistent shelling of the Dover area by batteries of the French coast, writes Lieut.-Col. C. A. Lowe,Reuter - 305 words
-
Article302 1940-12-07 3 Exchange Telegraph London. Dec. 6. The following are to-days closing miace quotations. Snare.s are of £1 dcnomina i _ue_ omerwue siauo. Jon _)an >•* UK4-64 107» Funding .ioau 4% i960-»( 113 Wai Loan >*4% 102 x Com Union Assce (Units) to Prudential _scc "A".. 20 4 iExchange Telegraph - 302 words
-
70 1940-12-07 3 London, Dec. 6. A LTHOUGH last nights bad weathec A caused a cancellation of the customary RAF. bombing operations, aircraft of the Coastal Command wera busy during the day on targets. Including the hydro-chemical factory all Eindhoven, the airport at Rotterdam, the aerodrome at Haardt,Reuter - 70 words
-
Page 3 Advertisements
-
Advertisement63 1940-12-07 3 V^jPll^i^K^MriSH $SF^ i8 fc^^' v Oft j srwfy rock oysters Lhese deiicious f ll Roc* Oysters twice a J fA*^ A by air. They really are f 4§^ 1 the navour is flne and I v'y Q%* »re in straight- from- k P" *te^^^ •hr-se a condiUon. Let us r^^o^L63 words
-
Advertisement117 1940-12-07 3 THAT COLD Cure it with j^ Cinnamon Quinine 50cts. MIXTURE 7Scts. MEDICAL HALL LTD. 3. BATTERY ROAD 4 SHOWS |j |Ja I|g§A Everybody 11 A.M. 3.15, 6.15, 9.15 Go«. Morning Matinee To-morrow at 11 o'clock Edward Small, producer of 'Count of Mont- i i>to' and The M*n in the Iron117 words
-
-
628 1940-12-07 4 The Singapore Free Press SATURDAY, DECEMBER 7, 1940. The Governor's Return MANY tasks await Sir Shenton lfl Thomas who returned to Singapore yesterday. By far the most important concern Malaya's war effort and in particular the questions of increased war taxation in this country and the problem of improving the628 words
-
602 1940-12-07 4 Hallett Abend - China To Fight On: Chiang 's Firm Policy Hallett Abend From A Dispatch Published In The New York Times By JAPAN'S peace approaches J to Chungking both in the present tentative moves and in any future approaches will all be rejected, China having decided that she must continue fighting until602 words
-
Article346 1940-12-07 4 Empedocles - Empedocles By 1 HNfc I kg, .so jar a- r :h the in a lot are tilied The Flit).: ..ed that thf le was not to ..ill tte ..e very moo on Feeling, h-.v If still so p< would ii"L b< at this sUgt at presentm- their own346 words
-
325 1940-12-07 4 Nazi Announcer Told The Truth— Almost ANCE upon a time there was an earnest young Nazi who was in charge of the Berlin broadcast in Arabic. One day he came upon a passage in the New York Times all about British shipping losses which, he thought, might, with a little325 words
-
Article, Illustration14 1940-12-07 4 'WELL, DID YOU BEARD THE LION IN HIS HEN?' 'NO. HE MET ME OUTSIDE."14 words
-
Page 4 Advertisements
-
Advertisement379 1940-12-07 4 IKJilfl L D B E C K n 5 By Special appointment Established <fi^sj!J@ 1872J lEWEST DESIGNS IN DIAMOND JEWELLERY Necklaces Bracelets Brooches Rings Clip Watcheß incorporated tn Ceylon/ SINGAPORE IPOH PENANG. There Is Peace Prosperity Plenty Here In Malaya. Why? THESE ARE BLESSINGS FOR WHICH WE MUST BE GRATEFUL.379 words
-
Advertisement44 1940-12-07 4 I Here is the Sale I to help you Solve I your CHRISTMAS GIFT PROBLEMS I Economically IGI A N I SINGH'S Grand Annual I Christmas Cash Sale You Buy at MORE ECONOMICAL PRICES B Here than elsewhere M CONVENIENTLY TOO. J BUY TO-DAY44 words
-
-
Article, Illustration2079 1940-12-07 5 MARY HEATHCOTT - MARY HEATHCOTT Free Press Feature By The J wo Mr s- i v attractively I clothes and H d the acting it Al! the play- re. I Mr. Philip Carroll. He :hy perfonnH -di table when H this pa it at I2,079 words
-
Page 5 Advertisements
-
Advertisement101 1940-12-07 5 Every dog must have his due r-comm unique irom ront hot dog- r 's forcrs are fully in the East ample s are available your dog's -anon is safe Dogs utSpratt's, for fitness do more good e than any other dog- food. keep a dog in tip-top Spntt*i keep his101 words
-
Advertisement79 1940-12-07 5 THIS ADVERTISEMENT IS TOO SMALL to give you information in detail of the wonderful assortment of X'mas goods ROB I N SONS but it is large enough to let you know that ROBINSONS you will receive prompt courteous service and your enquiries and orders will receive special care and attention79 words
-
-
Article, Illustration2058 1940-12-07 6 Unspectacular Work Being Performed Enthus las tica lly IT was my good fortune to be in England on Sept. 3, 1939, and for nearly a year to be on full time service on the headquarters staff of the Y.W.C.A. of Great Britain, where my particular2,058 words
-
151 1940-12-07 6 Japanese Admiral Advocates War On United States lyHll.h America is reinforc- ing her defences in the Philippines, an unofficial report from a Japanese source in Shanghai says that Japan has ordered the mobilisation of naval reservists. In almost war-time secrecy, the 20th U.S. Army pursuit squadron, numbering 177 officers and151 words
-
144 1940-12-07 6 BRITISH airmen have been given permission to attend the PanAmerican Airways' air navigation school at Miami (Florida). There is speculation whether this is the first step towards permitting wholesale training of Empire Air Scheme pilots in America during the winter. Facilities ior training144 words
-
Article134 1940-12-07 6 AUSTRALIA must be prepared to feed the Dutch East Indies for the next 25 years. The managing director of a Batavian importing company said so on arrival in Sydney recently. He asked that his name should not be published. The Dutch East Indies are now cut134 words
-
Page 6 Advertisements
-
Advertisement94 1940-12-07 6 \r\ia t\ T V Tni £h\ I ff% H B**^^ gm m QHb" Bn 1 SATURDAY DECEMBER We have pleasure in announcing the opening on Saturday. 7tP December, of the First Department Store in Orchard Po J. Ever increasing support of satisfied customers makes this CX|Mfl possible, and we are94 words
-
-
712 1940-12-07 7 "You Would Not Have A Cent If Not For The People Of England" cIK SHKNTON THOMAS, Governor of the Straits and High Commissioner for the Malay ate> ha> returned with the firm intention of spurring lhe people of Malaya to put their712 words
-
Article24 1940-12-07 7 MR. F. J. L. Mayger has oeen appointed Senior Conxmissioner and Commandant of the Volunteer Police Reserve, says a Oasxtte notification.24 words
-
Article39 1940-12-07 7 £)URINC tiie absence on leave of Mr. J.R. Wiggs, Mr. C. R. Orixoni will be acting as local chairman of the Singapore Harbour Board. This takes effect retrospectively from Nov. 30, according to a Gasette notification.39 words
-
Article36 1940-12-07 7 s^ECOND- Lieutenant L. A. Reutens lias resigned from the Strata Settlements \olunteer Force Reserve of officers, as has also Mr. J.H.W. Godfrec and Ifr. G. D Earron, M.C.. it is notified in he Gazette.36 words
-
Article80 1940-12-07 7 A BILL to "prevent the practice whereby a tenant is required to hire furniture at an excessive rate as a condition of obtaining premises at the controlled rent" will be introduced by the acting Attorney-General, Mr. N. A. Worley, at the Legislative Council meeting on Monday.80 words
-
Article, Illustration90 1940-12-07 7 When he ianded ollicially in Singapore yesterday, the Governor, Sir Shenton Thomas, and Lady Thomas, were met first by the Com-mander-in-Chief. Far East Command, Air Chief Marshal Sir Robert Brooke- Popham, with whom they are shown in the top picture. The Governor and the Com-mander-in-Chief are expected90 words
-
Article419 1940-12-07 7 Different Versions Told At Inquiry AN accident m East Coast Road on Nov. 26 m which an Indian Army motor-cyclist lost his life, was the subject of an inquiry by Mr. W. G. Porter, the Singapore Coroner, yesterday. The motor-cyclist, Sepoy Sucha Singh, aged 28, was stated419 words
-
174 1940-12-07 7 OFFICIAL WARNING IT has been reported to the Food Controller that dealers m Thailand Rice m certain parts of Malaya, partiicularly m Kuala Lumpur and Singapore, are refusing to sell Thailand Rice m their possession except at an exorbitant price, and that some dealers174 words
-
Article26 1940-12-07 7 Mr. A. V. Winslow. Assistant Official km jgnrrr. has been appointed Assistant Official R cciver, and Assistant Public Trustee, Singapore. Mpi a Gazette notification publiabpd jfntnhj.26 words
-
502 1940-12-07 7 GIFT TO PATRIOTIC FUND CINGAPORE Mdnicipal Commissioners decided, follow. ing a discussion in general committee, at an additional ordinary meeting: yesterday to donate $100,000 to the Malaya Patriotic Fund. The meeting was railed to consider making any further gifts to war efforts in Malaya. The Commissioners502 words
-
177 1940-12-07 7 Aopea! For Continuance A FURTHER appeal is l> ig niado 10 msmbers erf the Singapore branch of the Ex-Services Association of Malaya for funds to assist m the entertainment of troops m Malaya. Entertainment has been principally restricted to the rank and file, and to177 words
-
Article37 1940-12-07 7 jy^H. L. C. Nunr has been grants a commission as acting Eub-Ucuu-nant, fi.S R.N.V.R., while Mr. J. L. Purnell relinquished his commission as acting sublieut' nant of the same force, vtatop a Ot 11 tication.37 words
-
Page 7 Advertisements
-
Advertisement212 1940-12-07 7 I* "W s £f v \sr.^B^ W A it^v^^ V «M w^ J^ Tfc.v^s. Easily the most wondenul display of Toys ever shown in Malaya SHOP EARLY =ROBINSON CO., LTD= rMKimiT lITICK TO SAN WUUUK^, uos i.\Ofc:Lt>. NEW YORK, BOSTON VIA MANILA, HONG KONG PANAMA CANAL Sail B 'port- Arrive212 words
-
-
Page 7 Miscellaneous
-
Miscellaneous787 1940-12-07 7 Singapore's Radio Policy To Follow p^ of the new Director- fj n f* T+m** Jil S-2 1 3r£?5&F2l 1 raaition yesterday, Will Davis was not prepared to volunteer secure our place as the purveyor of news oast-C on British Broadcasting statement of when the station will be will become. oration787 words
-
-
Page 8 Advertisements
-
Advertisement414 1940-12-07 8 P.&O. and BRITISH INDIA LINES (INCORPORATED rN ENGLAND) P. O. S. N. CO'S SAILINGS. The best possible services are being maintained by The P. O. S. N. Coy. from the Straits to their usual ports of call in China, India, Ceylon and the United Kingdom. Passengers are requested to register414 words
-
Advertisement329 1940-12-07 8 BOUSTEAD CO.. LTD. (Incorporated to PUB) rfiLEPBONEt FreUfht M» P*aa*et Mil iWADIAN PACIIIC P^^JB dncorporatea in Kngiana; Regular service from Ihe Orient to Vancouver by GIANT EMPRESSES— Across Canada through the Canadian Rockies— Lake Louise— Banff. Trans- Atlantic by EMPRESS DUCHESS m or m MONT steamers to the United Kingdom.—329 words
-
Advertisement420 1940-12-07 8 MANSFIELD &^o^ BLUE FUNNEL Llto Freauent Sailings to United Kingdom Oat f guaranteed, all cargo Joo-km^s »jbj c t r ar War Clauser. WESTERN AUSTRALIA THE SHORTEST SEA ROUTE AT THE chu p l Regular Services to >emantle Perth, F^ by first class oassenger shins Jav Single fare $192 (a420 words
-
-
1714 1940-12-07 9 Nomad - Nomad In The Garrison By of the East Surrey Regiment were hosts to a large party of pupils of the Chinese Hi.^h School at a band concert held in the School Hall this week. The band gave a well varied programme of music1,714 words
-
Article68 1940-12-07 9 THE OhrfrtMl dance (.f Si Aii; Beys' A I I .-:x>n will be bCjd in i! i *> i sch<x.-l liall on Dec 21. nn be optional A c^_iiil :;uppci will I will b'j Jl Icr c^cli mcflfter v h $2 fur each ace -member ■ri'ti pm Tickv-ui68 words
-
Page 9 Advertisements
-
Advertisement740 1940-12-07 9 CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS *TjKNDERS PUBLIC NOTICES "^.(mpTi?t fraser NEAVE Ml Nl IrALJI X LIMITED. Tenders. NOTICE is heTe~b7~given thAt thP 3 000 Single Phase A. C. l A Third Interim Dividend of 15 •"S^ri 10 Amperes, 230 Volts, 5C cents per .share n the Or^niry s f'Date cf closing. 4 pjn.740 words
-
Advertisement177 1940-12-07 9 II W MORRK.R M km And it* 100% Brit.* too! \g*® P f >1 ExcepUonal ,s a w«, d to «e ap.P^ W^rfV^ Vl but every detail of th..ne nj on r K-^iS^JI Eig* ll demandB -,h the accommodation of f tf.^ KV*V*l al^ OSt ident C T E N"177 words
-
-
Page 9 Miscellaneous
-
Miscellaneous136 1940-12-07 9 Garrison Diary To-day: Dances at It.l. (Changil Married Families' C luh. To -mo; row: Tim bol t al i.oyalr; (9.3t), Nee Soon fc.A., R.F. and K.A. (<han;n> Serjeants Messes. Mwid»]i Klak m M vi Ciunnrn all-ranks dar.ee. I iwon lark Mub. Whist drive. AlanChester*' v 'pants' Mess. and KM (Sele'ar)136 words
-
-
Article1316 1940-12-07 10 LISADIN AND KERRENA BEST BETS Good Fields In To-day's Races At Kuala Lumpur FIRST DAY OF SELANGOR WINTER MEETING j/ERRENA and Lisadin should provide the two best bets of the afternoon, to day, the opening day of the Selangor Turf Cfahfa whiter meeting at Kuala Lumpur. iJDth have recent Siniraporc1,316 words
-
Article51 1940-12-07 10 DLAYING rugby for Raffles College 1 against the Medical College on the ii t i e^ s^ ground yesterday, a student, Abdul Kader bin Eusop, fractured a leg and was taken to the General Hospital. The Medical students won the match by 14 points to51 words
-
Article34 1940-12-07 10 TO-MORROWS football game in aid of The War Fund, between the R« Ung J? ah Footbal l Club and the Post Office Club at Jalan Besar stadium, has been cancelled.34 words
-
Article22 1940-12-07 10 DLAYING at Farrer Park, the Siong 800 Athletic Association and the East Surrey Regiment drew one-all in a fast game of soccer.22 words
-
Article125 1940-12-07 10 *J*!lE foll>win« are selections for to-diy's races at Kuala Lumpur. I REE PRESS Rate 1. Pan.se Ou Ventrc. Hilarity. Race 2 Stenella. MarnrU. Race 3. Glitter, Rosalie. Face 4. I.e TouQret. Baffler. Face 5. 1 isidin. Speranza. Kace 6. K~ntuckv. Lord Tcvmnoddv. Pace 7. Kerren,i. Bmva Race125 words
-
Article337 1940-12-07 10 Army Teams Meet On The Padang rVO Malayan ISu-;>y f'nio.i games *ill be played to-day, one on the SCO padan* where the Army Wanderers me^t ;he \rmy Crusaders, and the other ai Johore Bahru where Singapore will be opposed to J. h.-.r The two teams In the337 words
-
Article108 1940-12-07 10 •THE following are ties for next wes'i I in the Singapore Cricket Club's bowls pairs handicap: Monday: E. O. Mosar and G. Barbour (+5) vs. E. G. Staunton and H. R. L. Lyne (scr). Tuesday: W. Y. S-mple and T. E. Robson <-»-l) vs. H. R. Wilson and108 words
-
175 1940-12-07 10 S.R.C 2; Fort Canning ALTHOUGH pitted against a very weak SRC. team, the Fort Canning hockey side were still unable V* beat the Recs to whom they lost by two goals to nil on the padang yesterday. The game was a dour struggle175 words
-
Article69 1940-12-07 10 TO-DAY Hugger: Army Crusaders vs. Army Wanderers, S.C.C; Johore vs. Johore Bahru; Loyals I vs RAF. (Tenffah), Oilman; SAO.B. vs. RAF. Reds, Woodsville; All Blues final, Penan* vs. Selangor, Kuala Lumpur. Hockey: CSC. vs. Loyals Gillman; Indian Assn. vs. Indian Army, Bal-stier: Pottse vs. R.E. (Changi), Depot;69 words
-
Article447 1940-12-07 10 Club Easily Better Than Khalsa FOUR-NIL HOCKEY VICTORY ON PADANG grjc 4: Khalsa- 0. TVO ffoals in each half gave the S.C.C. a clear victory of fournil over the Khalsa Association in a uame of hockey on the padang yesterday in which the club team showed in splendid form. Fast447 words
-
46 1940-12-07 10 A TELEGRAM received in Singapore yesterday conveys the warm thanks of His Majesty's Government to the Sultan of Trengganu and subscribers to the Trengganu Spitfire Fund for the generosity with which they are maintaining their support of the Empire air effort.46 words
-
Article34 1940-12-07 10 I T.-COL. LORD, of the Salvation Army, will broadcast an appeal frcm the Singapore Station at 7.30 p.m. ta-morrow for toys for the Rotary Club's Christmas treat for poor children34 words
-
Article66 1940-12-07 10 ABOUT 130 Hollanders of Singapore wsie entertained by their Consul- General, Mr. H. M. Fein, and Mrs. Fein, at the Consul -General's residence in Dalvey Road last night. The function was given in recognitioa of the efforts of Hollanders to collect funds for the first Spitfire which was66 words
-
Article66 1940-12-07 10 A LLEGED to have taken to the East xV Wharf, Tanjong Pagar, 747 pieces of jade, without the authority of the uontroller of Restricted Imports. Toh Lock Fun, a 40 -year-old Cantonese, appeared in the Sin <rap )7e fourth court yesterday. The charge was explained vo66 words
-
Article20 1940-12-07 10 The Civil Marriage Ordinance will come into force on Jan. 1, 1941, states a Straits Settlements Gazette notification published yesterday.20 words
-
Article48 1940-12-07 10 •TWO Field Ambulance teams were 1 engaged in hockey matches at Tanglin yesterday, the first team beating an R.A ?.f.C. side by two g^als to, one, and an "A" team scoring a twonil victory over the "A" team of the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders.48 words
-
477 1940-12-07 10 ONLY GOAL SCORED T*ft MINUTES BEFORE END R.A.F I; Singapore ivi]i an^ A COAL— the only one of the match— scored i 9 f rom time gave the RA.F. a wt^J^^S over the Singapore Civilians at Anson yesterday. Singapore were not at full477 words
-
Article85 1940-12-07 10 Good Entrieo F o: Championships (From Ou: EXCELLENT ceived for xng champion at ;he Jubilee Par The entries and Light -heav u, vs. Henry John Lightweigh m v singam. the v. T.DOi Hen- E Featherwciifhi: y Leong Si Lin i meet Abdi Francis Banlamueight Kar.ar S'ngh i85 words
-
Article91 1940-12-07 10 •T'HE foUowin play bock "A" XI ag; on the Y.MC Tuesday: Wee Hens LA C Ity Atkinson: Tar- 0 Chye. M Shies: I Hope. I B Bum Ho* M. A. L&ngr Reserves. Lim San: umpire, Mr F. 1 M V.M.C A A X: Ambulance on th VM91 words
-
Article40 1940-12-07 10 •yKE bßmrtaf te«c play u I a gains* the Sinnai 'at the" SCC t 530 Thursday. Dec 12 Yecw Wah S i Won- Fa-t L n Cheng BOO* Cll I K Le n«, Soon B?e Reserve. G- I40 words
-
Page 10 Advertisements
-
Advertisement41 1940-12-07 10 o^^KKf^f3^hrUn\D aIJ n C Tennis, Golf, Cricket, Rugby, Hockey and all types of Sports Goods. Let us deal with ><> ur Tennis and Golf repairs. Satisfaction is guaranteed if you make Re^ nt your Sports Store. Phone 3634 A. C. Crowd". r41 words
-