The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 18 December 1940
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Title Section17 1940-12-18 1 The Singapore Free Press AND DAILY NEWS NO. 14.214. 2STD. 1835 WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 18, IiHO. 5 CENTS17 words
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508 1940-12-18 1 Capture Of 3 Frontier Forts Announced AUSTRALIANS' SUCCESS AGAINST ENEMY COLUMN rm? D* l Cairo, Dec. 17. tit. British advance continues on the Libyan frontier. An official communique issued here to-day reports the capture of three Italian frontier forts— Musard, Sidi Omar and Saferzen— yesterdayReuter - 508 words
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Article127 1940-12-18 1 BASLE RAIL YARD MAIN TARGET Berne. Dec. 17. p it were killed and rul wounded and Tery imerial damage caused a I bombs I>ll on Basle, area of a railway Bombs were also it Binningen. nents are made m a issued at the Swiss armyReuter - 127 words
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97 1940-12-18 1 Cairo, l>rt\ 17. LTfc to the Indian troops m East, who took part m •> if endive against the Itali- by Capt. Frank Hurley, -i with the Australian forces a complete Him record of iost vmd Impression of the fighting. ■H apart from U*eReuter - 97 words
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Article61 1940-12-18 1 Dublin, Dec. 17. ctmy at Curragh. where ?rnees are mostly members cf the •publican Army suspected of German ■*as on Monday again the scene Wtof which led to firing by the guards. were wounded, one fatally. •it break occurred on Saturday fire to huU as a pro-Reuter - 61 words
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Article117 1940-12-18 1 Churchill Says No "Flag- Waving" Ltiutoa, Dec. If. BRITAIN is not going to be officially encouraged to indulge m transitory rejoicing about local victories. It was suggm'Qd m the Hou^e of Commons that any signal victory by land, sea or air be marked by flags on Government buildings and thatReuter - 117 words
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Article55 1940-12-18 1 Washington. Dec. 17. MR. H. Morgenthau, Secretary of the United States Treasury. Is reported to have told the House of Representatives Appropriations Committee that Sir Frederick Phillips had informed him that Britain could make no more commitments for the purchase of war material m the United States unlessReuter - 55 words
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Article86 1940-12-18 1 Luiidau, Dec I*. Large buddings lifted into the air m their entirely before disintegrating was the impression of observers m R.A.F. aircraft who made a heavy raid on docks and U-boats at Bordeaux. A wide column of flame rose nearly 200 feet high when one aircraf let go a salvoReuter - 86 words
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45 1940-12-18 1 Berlin, Dec. 17. TO-DAY'S German High Command communique says that a forc c of German motor torpedoboats encountered a superior force of British destroyers m the Channel on Sunday night but "escaped undamaged after a short encoun- ReuterReuter - 45 words
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Article297 1940-12-18 1 i FIERCE FIRES LEFT IN TARGET AREA London, Dec. 17. HPHE main feature of R.A.F. operations by bombers last night was a heavy attack on Mannheim, which lasted from eight o'clock at night to the early hours of this morning. When operations ceased many important tareetsReuter - 297 words
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100 1940-12-18 1 London. Dec. 17. JUST as Hitler last week addressed munitions workers m Berlin, so today Goebbels. Nazi Propaganda Minister, visited Hamburg and addressed workers m the much bombed Blohm and Voss shipyards The general drift of Goebbels' speecn was similar to that of Hitler's.Reuter - 100 words
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174 1940-12-18 1 New York, Dee. 17. r T f HE German Ambassador to France, Abetz. had a three-hour talk with Marshal Petain at Vichy to-day, says a Trans-radio message. Abetz may, following his present visit to Marshal Petain, be nominated German Ambassador at Vichy, according to theReuter - 174 words
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434 1940-12-18 1 London. Dec. 17. THE battle for Tepelini— the town for the capture *of Valona, second most important port m Albania continued to-day m the face of fierce Italian opposition .and a blinding: blizzard. According to the latest reports from theReuter - 434 words
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Article39 1940-12-18 1 AFTER a short break, French In doChina military planes again renewed the bombing of the Thai town of Sakol- Nakorn at 5 a.m. on De<!. 12, it is officially announced m Bangkok. There were no casualties.39 words
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125 1940-12-18 1 Moscow, Dec. 17. ICINLAND is warned "not to forget the lessons of the past" m a dispatch from Helsinki, issued by the official Tass agency to-day. The dispatch, which discusses th rforthcoming Finnish elections, states that the President, of Finland must b^ i aReuter - 125 words
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Article80 1940-12-18 1 London, Dec. 17. T^HIS afternoon the name of Sir 1 Archibald Sinclair, Secretary for Air, was brought into the comparatively narrow circle of possible candidates for Washington's Embassy, says Reuter's Lobby correspondent. If such an appointment wire mace, it would be m accordance with th» fact thatReuter - 80 words
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Article54 1940-12-18 1 Vichy. Dec. 17. rX 35th Eucharistic Congress which wtf to hare been held m Nice but was postponed because of the war will be held there when hostilities have ended, said Monsigneur Remond. Bishop of Nice, m a Press statement to-day. T^e congress will be called theReuter - 54 words
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Advertisement202 1940-12-18 1 jVd Opportunity! BOY YOUR X'MAS GIFTS CHOTIRM ALLS SSBALB „e VERe VER TO-BE FORGOTTEN REDUCTIONS RAFFLES HOTEL To-nigfct-DINNER DANCE (Moraa!) 8 f.m. to midmght POP S™SS IIET BUSTER MAGGIE l»mner $3.00 Non-diners Sl-00__ »ext suwbaT- miutary banp_concext W THE OPEN AIR PALM COURT— B.3O to 10.30 pjn. By the Band202 words
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Advertisement95 1940-12-18 1 OUR ANNUAL STOCK-TAKING SALE WILL NOT LAST IX>NG DON'T MISS IT! THIS WEEK REMNANTS WILL BE CLEARED BELOW COST CHOTIRMALL'S SEAVIEW H HOTEL TO NIGHT THE BALL-KOOM IS RESERVED EXCLUSIVELY FOR THE MEMBERS OF THE ROTARY CLUB OF SINGAPORE AND THEIR GUESTS. THE ROTARY CLUB OF SINGAPORE MEETS TO-DAY AT95 words
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280 1940-12-18 2 JOHORE PANTOMIME A GRAND SUCCESS THE Johore Players' presentation of "Babes m the Wood," at the Theatre Royal Johore, yesterday proved a smashing success. It is staged with all the vigour and spontaneity that makes a good show when the festive season280 words
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167 1940-12-18 2 INSTEAD of sending America his customary weekly review of the war from London, Quentta Reynolds, London correspondent for Coiiier's Weekiy, sent over one week to the United States and. Incidentally, to the world a pictorial survey of the war as it affects London167 words
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Article73 1940-12-18 2 IF YOU want thrilling, topical entertainment, well-acted and compc- tently directed, 'Traitor Spy," which opened at the Alhambra yesterday, will I make ideal entertainment The film revolves around the activities of Nazi spies m the British Isles. and there are clever twists m the plot that73 words
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Advertisement184 1940-12-18 2 THE MOST THRILLING SPY DftAMA EVER SCREENED! I TO-DAY A Oft W&B Ok 3.15-615-9.15 AbHMWPUM _#fl BL. i___^^ cpc __l V -__k -> BRITAIN'S ANSWER TO 7^#Wj£f tij^m AMERICA'S "Confessions /v* thrilling STORY OF ALSO A New issue of THE MA CH 0F TIME Wf^VVpLW 'G-MEN of the SEA' yfU^^184 words
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Advertisement472 1940-12-18 2 Every dog must have his due w Important war-communique from the Kennel-front hot dognews Spratt's forces arc fully mobilised m the East— ample supplies are ivailabl*- your dog s daily Spratt-rttion i* safe 1 Dogs can't do without Spratt's, for fitness wins, and Spratt's do more good per bite than472 words
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Advertisement182 1940-12-18 2 "COME UP AND SEE THEM-Tm"^ TODAY at the CAPITQL II I 3.1S 6.15 9.15 I II The BIG NEW LAUGH SHOW! I RWK^FIEIDSfe EXTRA ANOTHER CAPITOL SCOOPi The OflScial Picture that has aroused the Admiral i<»i v of the Civilized World. 'BRITAIN CAN TAKE IT' "The Most Exciting moving picture182 words
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272 1940-12-18 3 BRITISH REQUEST TO U.S. WAS NOT FOR LOAN j nr London, Dec 17 TT sported m Washington last night that a formal Application for financial assistance, which would not take the form of a loan, had been m«H. lTfce Hntish Treasury official, Sir I^rickkm£, i?t£ ofReuter; British Wireless - 272 words
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161 1940-12-18 3 London. Dec. 17. 001 recent accion In the Western rt of Egypt has been mart effective by the brilive of the Greek arm m statement was Lord Halifax, Foreign .t a luncheon of the I>a*Tiie m London paid v cordial tribute r\y >k'il* withReuter - 161 words
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Article112 1940-12-18 3 T London, Dec. 17. broadcast of Sir Robert v Permanent Understate for Foreign Affairs, GcnMUB aggressiveness history brought criticism v: Commons this after- mote demanded to lei the broadcasts, were c Government's approval the declared policy that QOChlßf humiliatO^rman people has been bin UieReuter - 112 words
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Article75 1940-12-18 3 L Ov London. Dec. 17. 1 1 have more deep air raid -n addition to these pro:ube railway. Speaking Mr Herbert Morrison, marv. said: "The wort of lon additional deep shelter nwi Tunnelling is being done stations and seven others unwed preUm nary to BReuter - 75 words
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144 1940-12-18 3 London, Dec. 17. 'THREE ships of one convoy were burning furiously when 14 injured men were rescued by a high-speed launch. La:er, when attempting to rescue personnel from two planes which had fallen into the sea, nine enemy planes attacked the launch with incendiaryReuter - 144 words
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Article84 1940-12-18 3 Ix>ndon. Dec 17. r[£ posthumous award of the George Cross to Squadron Leader Eric Moxey Is announced to-day. In August. 1940. Moxey, who was a flying officer observer, m the last war, was technical intelligence officer at the Air Ministry and volunteered to remove twoBritish Wireless - 84 words
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90 1940-12-18 3 MMJLJ Hyderabad, Dec. 17 WORKSHOPS, factories and the J T technical staff of Hyderabad «*Te been placed on a war basis ma special committee is to be appointed to collaborate with the joppiy department of the India Government. n 1 3 lls JReuter - 90 words
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103 1940-12-18 3 Another Enemy Executed In Britain London, Dec. 17. AM enemy agent convicted of working for Germany was executed at Pentonville Prison m London this morning, the Home Office announces. The spy was a Dutch subject. Charles Albert Van den Kieboom, born m Japan, aged 26. Kieboom was tried at theReuter - 103 words
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Article127 1940-12-18 3 Berlin. Dec. 17. TPHE German press is minimizing the importance cf the Italian setbacks m North Africa and Albania and is trying to "reassure" Germany's Axis partner. The Boersen Zeitung writes: "Successes against a few divisions do not matter any more m this war as theReuter - 127 words
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Article134 1940-12-18 3 London, Dec. 17. npWENTY-THREE ships aggregating 101,190 tons were lost by enemy action during the week ending midnight on Dec. 8. announces the Admiralty. The Germans claim to have sunk 243,000 tons during that period. The losses were made up of 19 British ships totalling 86,740 tons,Reuter - 134 words
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Article306 1940-12-18 3 l^ndon. Dec. 17. The following are to-aays closing middle quotations. Shares are of £1 denomination The above are dealers middle orices Drolcera margins brokerage and stamp air.* are not included Bzctian£e Telegrapb. unless otherwise stated: Jon uoao ,7c !fcHi-04. 107 1316 Funding uoaa 4% IWO-9( 113 V-306 words
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30 1940-12-18 3 Boston, Dec 17. JOE LOUIS, the holder, defeated Al McOoy m the sixth round of the world heavyweight title contest here last night.- ReuterReuter - 30 words
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Article1030 1940-12-18 3 London, Dec 17. IN view of the importance of the .ast speech of Lord Lothian delivered at Baltimore within a few hours of his death, the full text has been published m London. *nie early part of the speech was devoted to a historical review ofBritish Wireless - 1,030 words
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190 1940-12-18 3 Promp t Bri tish Action At Tangier Urged A London, Dec. 17. DEMAND for immediate British action on the subject of Tangier was made to-day by the News Chronicle, which stresses the strategic importance of Tangier which, "fortified and m enemy hands, could all but close the western entrance toReuter - 190 words
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193 1940-12-18 3 London, Dec. 17. A LARGE-SCALE assault on Britain at an early date m order to create a diversion from the Italian defeats was the subject of a warning m the newspapers today against a spirit of complacency resulting from the success. The DailyReuter - 193 words
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82 1940-12-18 3 Montevideo, Dec 1 7. "©RESIDENT Baldomir was most cordial and I was treated everywhere as an old friend." declared Lord Wiilingdon, head of the British economic mission, m an interview to-day, m which he expressed delight at the warmth of the mission's receptionReuter - 82 words
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Article146 1940-12-18 3 Lloyd-George Washington Job London. Dec. 17. remains very busy with the name of Mr. David Lloyd -George as possible successor to Lord Lothian m Washington, but such reports may be discounted, writes Reuter's Lobby correspondent. It is believed that such an appointment would be warmly welcomed izi very high GovernmentReuter - 146 words
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Article159 1940-12-18 3 AS TO R V of German espionage, of an American freighter seized on the high seas to be converted into a U-boat supply ship is vividly told m -Mystery Sea Raider." Paramount's war thriller which opened at the Cathay yesterday. To see it Is to159 words
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Advertisement25 1940-12-18 3 M AE WEST Says: ive all your gentlemen even break, even if la break them In rhe t!" bet TO-MGHT i *V LITTLE CHICKADEE 125 words
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Advertisement223 1940-12-18 3 PREVENTION IS BETTER THAN CURE Take care of your Teh by using; a HALEX TOOTHBRUSH New shipment just arrived All models m utock at MEDICAL HALL LTD. I 3. BATTERY ROAD. The Greatest War Story Ever Told! Vivid reality exposing A TPU A the heroism and indomitable A Where Everybody223 words
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705 1940-12-18 4 The WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 18, 1940. Shanghai Goes On ATTENTION m the Far East again turns to the situation m Shanghai as political events m the international settlement take another exciting turn. This time, the candid statement of a leading Japanese businessman reveals that Tokio is planning to marshal all her705 words
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628 1940-12-18 4 W. L. WHITE - W. L. WHITE —BY TO get a picture of London to-day, you must forget i scare headlines you have read m American papers about the great city m its death agony being slowly churned to bits by a hailstorm of bombs. Statistically you are quite628 words
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Article193 1940-12-18 4 Canada Feeds The GUNS I as: material had to To-day Canada shells m hug, this time th, material-*, zinc and exj from Canadian On present dacinff month, tnd Ammunition New \n\ plan' which i.n r ment. P: air munition Is paneled, ai arsenal has b to an rounds a j193 words
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537 1940-12-18 4 H.J.J. Sargint - H.J.J. Sargint By I*HE most recent batch of former American destroyers arrived m Britain after battling through seas so heavy that they commanded the respect even of veteran sailors and which registered 45 degree rolls during the last few days of the trip. As the537 words
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Advertisement343 1940-12-18 4 o make a proper GIMLET fe^^k but the LIME P|A#ipW JUICE must he KUNfcH Hit Back At Hitler With Your War Savings Certificates EVERY DOLLAR SAVED FROM INCOME OR SALARY IN MALAYA CAN BECOME PART OF ANOTHER BRITISH BOMBER OR FIGHTER ANOTHER GUN OR BOMB. DON T SPEND IT ON343 words
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Advertisement30 1940-12-18 4 W. C. FIELDS Says* "I'm never frightened of my enemies, but I'm always worried about my injudicious arell- meaning friends." See him with MAE WEST m "MY LITTLE CHICKADEE 930 words
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Article, Illustration1683 1940-12-18 5 MARY HEATHCOTT - "Dancing Through The Ages" A Big Success MARY HEATHCOTT Free Press Feature By -nANCING Through the V £gei presented by the M Hamilton School of Daneat the Adelphi Hotel on Monday m aid of The War Fund proved to be very good gfltertainment indeed. There wa> a record audience to1,683 words
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Advertisement165 1940-12-18 5 <7 I BY^ ga^L BM 888 I B^B^BP^^^^ Constipation is the root of many ills. Bad headaches, dizziness, pains m the back, blemishes, bad breath and other ailments are usually due to constipation. But by taking Castophene your system is cleansed and purified— surely it is worth one rupee to165 words
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Advertisement82 1940-12-18 5 Treat the kiddies at ROBINSON'S TOYLAND! 41 1 mm Do you i KNOW I You can hire Water heaters or Geysers at the following prices Water heaters at $1 per month. Current for this only costs 4 cents per unit. If you are a constant user of hot water, you82 words
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178 1940-12-18 6 pOLONEL William (Wild Bill) Donovan is to carry out a mission m the Near East, similar to that which he recently executed m London, the Washington correspondent of the New York Times understands. The Navy spokesman at Washington declined to confirm the report that178 words
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226 1940-12-18 6 Democracy Lives In Flesh Blood Of British THE British Parliament's rejection 1 of the peace proposals is widely acclaimed m the United States, and unquestionably came at a time when, under the surface, there was accumulating a feeling of fear, even m the highest Governmental circles, that the heavy bombingr226 words
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Article73 1940-12-18 6 THREE citizens with the same surname, who bear no family relationship, are aspirants for the mayoralty m Montreal. Canada's largest city. Leon Trepanier, journalist, is a member of one of the oldest families In the province of Quebec Fat, hearty Raoul Trepanier is a Labour leader, and73 words
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Article57 1940-12-18 6 £17.890,000 FOR PLANES CROM the outbreak of the war up to Nov. 28, contributions for the purchase of wi.r planes from ail parts of the Empire, including gifts from Indian princes, have reached the remnrkabip total of £17.890.000Mr. Churchill has received a gift of €5,000 from the people of the57 words
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779 1940-12-18 6 THE full story of the heroic part taken by H.M.A.S. Australia m the Dakar engagement last September, when General de Gaulle, leader of the Free French Forces, attempted to land with British naval assistance, was revealed for the first time to779 words
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Article203 1940-12-18 6 New Peak I n We ekly Cost Of War THE enormous burden 1 costs is emph J£d h f announcement that by th#penditure reached a Pplv of £90,000,000 for t r J*ak ended Nov. 30 f *<*k £66.500,000, making Trl k flcitof €304,000.000 lor tW atlv^ Fortunately, stock exclfanJ 6203 words
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64 1940-12-18 6 Chungking, Dec. y— A PARTY of seven Burmese journal ists will arrive here on Dec. 27 on j goodwill visit. Alter leaving Raneoor. by plane on Dec. 2:-!. they will Kunming lor four days on their war to Chungking. The party will let*e for Chengtu64 words
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Advertisement395 1940-12-18 6 #?4j W?| WhatTdid the /w J\o\ fei Rancher i say— y& as they; drank 1 the HkJ> i MJ. last round up 1 Why arc men so enthusiastic I|| JK 1 about Johnnie Walker? Surely liJ|f;.;.^pS //§A I because this faraous whisky li^Sß 9 *4 I mere!^^ 4 good and395 words
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461 1940-12-18 7 Part Of What Empire Is Fighting For To day fe, (fee duty of everyone here m these days to mainat the very least— and, indeed, to try and improve i he social services m which this country is interested; it i> partly on461 words
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Article140 1940-12-18 7 SAW BROTHER HANGING FROM A TREE a eolaeU i V v ng, lold Mr. W. G. ...pore Coroner, yester- j r.p one morning at bour drew his at tent tha: his younger ting by a rope from tbC hous<\ r was holding an inquiry i J :h ofl Low Khoon140 words
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Article70 1940-12-18 7 of being m fraudulent posses--100 20 -cent counterfeit coins at I on Monday, was explained to Keng m the third court yester- vse was TXKtpcned a week for 1500 bail was allowed. -as* m the third court yesterd Chinese. Low An? Song. 18. tarft of possession of70 words
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Article40 1940-12-18 7 M Chinese. Kg Chiah Quen. to the third court yesterday criminal breach of trust of tit's, bracelets, a silver chain rings m Serangoon Road last He claimed trial, and the case ■d to Dec. 24 lor mention, and ■H allowed.40 words
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Article35 1940-12-18 7 'THE Governor, Sir Shenton Thomas, will give his first broadcast since his return from leave from the Singapore station on Sunday evening. The time of the broadcast will be announced later.35 words
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Article174 1940-12-18 7 Beaverbrook Writes To Churchill i T^HE text of a letter written by Lord Ecaverbrook, Minister of Aircraft Production, to Mr. Winston! Churchill, the Prime Minister, wasj received by telegram m Singapore yesterday. It is as fellows: •Dear Prime Minister We m this i Ministry are conscious of174 words
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86 1940-12-18 7 rO young Chinese. Quefc Quee Hoe and Chiang Sun Hoat, claimed trial In the f criminal district court yesterday to a charge 1 oX robbing Chua Chee Yu, of a leather attache case containing $5,400 m Robinson Road on Dec. 2. Quek was represented86 words
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Article60 1940-12-18 7 J. S. de SOUZA, of Siglap Road, was fined $10 by Mr. L. C. Goh, the Singapore fifth magistrate, yesterday for possessing a firearm, .22 Simpson Rifle, without ft licence E>e Souza. who appeared on a summons under the Anns and Explosives Ordinance, pleaded guilty.60 words
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81 1940-12-18 7 A FINE of $23 was imposed on a European, William Albert Franklin, when he wa* convicted m the Singapore Traffic Court yesterday of driving a car without a third .party insurance along Lornie R°o d °2 Saturday. Franldin was also disqualified ifrom holding a licence81 words
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55 1940-12-18 7 DR. Winifred Cullis will broadcast from the Singapore station this evening at 710 The StiTof her talk will be "Fare- weU to tSe F?r East." This will be Dr. Culliss last public address m Singapore, as she leaves on her return Journey to England at55 words
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Article44 1940-12-18 7 A SOLDIER. R. E. Richards, was acquitted m the criminal district court yesterday at the er.d of a case m which he claimed trial to the charge that he to procure an act of Richards was defended by Mr. V. J. Mendis.44 words
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Article1482 1940-12-18 7 AIRMAN'S TRIAL BY COURT MARTIAL r\ISCUSSIONS on the state ofj man's mind when motivated by j conflicting emotions, and on lapses: of memory formed part of the continuation yesterday of the trial byj district court martial of FlightSergeant G. C. Press, of the Royal Air Force, Seletar,1,482 words
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187 1940-12-18 7 IT was alleged before the Rent Assessment Board yesterday that a landlord had ashed for a sum above the fixed rent and only given a receipt for the permitted amount The landlord, Chia Chin Siong, denied the accusation. He said he bought the house m question,187 words
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Article20 1940-12-18 7 r E talks m ttoe series "WorJd Affairs" by H. Wlckham Steed are now bf°adrt.o*r» < STS.^»-iS20 words
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36 1940-12-18 7 WE have a difficult soil and a difficult climate and a host of have elapsed since Singapore was lound«l£ Mr Holttum continued, "we see that the cultivated plants that Jtove^eotn^g;^36 words
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264 1940-12-18 7 AN attractive Christmas gift scheme has been introduced for Malayan War Savings Certificates. A Certificate posted under this scheme will reach the recipient m a •special envelope bearing a colourful Christmas design and the words. "This War Savings Certificate Aids Brkain's Fight For Your Security."264 words
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Article86 1940-12-18 7 FOUND WITH LOTTERY SLIPS IN ROOM FINE ol $2jO *as imposed oa Teo L»i A who pleaded guilty m the third < curt i yesterday to a charge assisting m tht management of a chap-.tee-kee lotwry at a hOOM m Hill Street on Dec. 11. It *a.Rtated that a police86 words
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Advertisement137 1940-12-18 7 HEUSEN SHIRTS COLLARS Shirts trc made of Fine Woven Popltn £\mfab&?K Fitted with "Van Heusen" special unWL'" S| shrinkable Neckband* and Semi SUIT mm/mmJt TVHBHI Double Cuffs. The body of the Shirt* arc cut Coat Style thus avoiding any Burptu» Hte J material and so ensuring a perfect fit ■£w^7^^137 words
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Advertisement348 1940-12-18 8 P.&O. and BRITISH INDIA LINESi (INCORPORATED IN ENGLAND) P. <k O. S. N. COS SAILINGi. The Dest possible services ax-e being maintained by The F. 0. S. N. Coy. from the Straits to their usual ports of call China. India, Ceylor and the United Kingdom. Passengers are requested to register348 words
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Advertisement410 1940-12-18 8 apeea across cne Pacific oy luxurious timpresz I liners, then Victoria stop over v I you wish and Vancouver tn Canada's Evergreen olayground I t^mst through AIR CONDITIONED Drains irottJ I ships side at Vancouver take you through the Majestic Canadian Rockies Lake Louise, Banff 600 miles oi travel through410 words
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Advertisement401 1940-12-18 8 MANSFIELD CO., LTD. BLUE FUNNEL LIME. Frequent Sailings to Unites Kingdom Oates are guaranteed, all cargo cookings subject to Confere*^ War Clauses. WESTERN AUSTRALIA THE SHORTEST SEA ROUTE 41 THE CHEAPEST Regular Services to >e mantle I Perth! vi? iava by first class oassenger ships Single fare $192 <A €26401 words
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1796 1940-12-18 9 COMPANY SECRETAR Y'S LETTER WAS NOT "FAKED" Legal Adviser's Evidence At Mines Inquiry (From Our Own Correspondent) A Kuala Lumpur, Dec. 17. RUMOUR which he said had reached his ears was scotched by Mr. A. J. Adrian Clark, the F.M.S. Legal Adviser, m a statement to the Commission of Inquiry1,796 words
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129 1940-12-18 9 Dec. 17, 12 o'clock noon Bayers Sellers Tone of Market: Quiet. Latest Cable: London Spot Sheet 12d. per Ib. New York Spot Sheet U.S. cte. 20 9.16 per Ib. No. IX R.S.S. Spot loose ..38V* 38% No. IX R.S.S. P. 0.8. Id cases (Dec. -Jan.129 words
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274 1940-12-18 9 POLICE BATTLE WITH ALLEGED TIN STEALERS (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Dec. 17. AS a result of a clash between police and Sikhs who are alleged to be tin stealers, Mr. Tung Kwan Kung, Asiatic Inspector of Police, Kuala Lumpur, is m hospital with a fractured skull. Two detectives274 words
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Article105 1940-12-18 9 A RADIO script writer for children's houi programmes, since the age of 16, is the proud boast of Miss Ruth Karpf. an 18--year-old free-lance Journalist who has arrived m Singapore from Palestine. Miss Karpf is en route to Los Angeles to further her studies m105 words
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Article62 1940-12-18 9 A charge of robbing a woman named Chun Man of jewellery worth $571 with the use of a pistol m the back lane of Towner Road on Oct. 17. last year, was explained to Bo Hung alias Soh Wah alias Songh Wong alias Cheh Than Peng m the third court62 words
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Advertisement472 1940-12-18 9 gjflEl *BK«TISEME»TS ;ggg== TBNDKKS NIMCIPALITY Ponders. m ire i>°w invited fo» the HE nater!* 18 or sernces. For ot*Sn see MunirloaJ Tenders of j JiiO Single Phase A. C. •ggfT 10 Amperes. 230 Volts. 5C i closing. 4 djtl Jan. it IC4I -;\indard High Pressure r r-j'jes. Date of Closing.472 words
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Advertisement68 1940-12-18 9 MAE WEST Says: -When you dare you don't car c— and wh«?n you c:\re you don't d\re!" See her with W. C. FIELDS TO-NIGHT at the CAPITOL m "MY LITTLE CHICKADEE" BOARD RESIDENCE" SENTOSA SENESTA €1, 41. Stevens Rd. A few minutes' from Tanglin Club. English residential establishments of distinction.68 words
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Miscellaneous354 1940-12-18 9 POST OFFICE MAIL LIST -"Stow/: 1 *~»1 P«t Offl« TO-DAY Aden A*rtc» (South! S^** l »•">• U:S: Canton «urface 4 p.m. Kiun« Chow J^S* 06 4 pm Formosa BU H ace 1 P m i"lj* surface 1 p.m. i^^ o air 10.30 a.m. Newfoundland surface 8 tfr 4 p .S354 words
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895 1940-12-18 10 198 Horses Ponies To Run During Season (From Our Own Correspondent) Penang, I>ec. 17. 1/ERY good entries have been received for the Xmas ''New Year meeting of the Penang Turf Club on Dec. 26, 28. Jan. 1, 4, 198 horses and ponies having been895 words
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Article36 1940-12-18 10 iloc»ce> Singapore Colts vs. J.C.S.A. Balestier; S.CX. vs. C.S.C., S.C.C.; S.C.R.C. vs. Hyderabad Her-, Hong Lim Green; S.R.C. v*. Manchester*, Tanglin; Indiaa Association vs Punjab Regiment, Balestier; Police vs. Indian Army, Police Depot.36 words
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63 1940-12-18 10 ANOTHER £10,000 FROM SHANGHAI WAR FUND Shanghai, Dec. 17. WITH a last-minute rush of contributions, the British Voluntary War Contribution Fund has been able again to remit a substantial sum of £10,000 to the British treasury. This is the fourth successive month that such a sum has been sent mReuter - 63 words
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Article311 1940-12-18 10 S.AOB.A 6; RAF. 0. JIAAKINI, the most of their oprw tup lies m the second half of the game, St. Andrew's Old Boys bear the Kcyai Air Force, Kalljtug, by six points <two tries) to nil m a rather ragged rushy match at Woodsville yesterday.311 words
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108 1940-12-18 10 ON Friday, at the Royal Singapore Yacht Club, there will be the usual races for all classes, starting at 5.23 p.m. for "A" class, and 5.25 p.m. for the other classes. On Sunday, the "C" class will sail the first race for the Lemberger108 words
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Article119 1940-12-18 10 rE Royal Singapore Golf Club's first bi-monthly mixed foursomes competition for December was played at Bukit Timah on Sunday afternoon and resulted m a win for Cdr. and Mrs. C. A. Robinson with a net score of 35V 2 Twenty cards were taken out and119 words
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Article469 1940-12-18 10 BEATEN AT SELANGOR KUALA LUMPUR (From Our Own Correspondent) Segamat, Dec. 16. KEEN hockey was witnessed when Raffles Institution of Singapore met the Segamat English School on the Segamat school padang yesterday and lost by the odd goal m seven. Both teams played well, and469 words
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Article107 1940-12-18 10 rriHE Island Club Woman Captain's A Prize competition will be played on Friday. The draw and starting times are: 3.45 p.m., Mrs. C. K. Lee vs. Mrs. A. Nassim; 3.50. Mrs. R. lim vs. Mrs. j. A. Allen; 3.55, Mrs. C. A. R. Batsman vs.107 words
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161 1940-12-18 10 CHATER O'GORMAN WIN AT GARRISON GOLF CLUB rviHE December Stapleford competition 1 of the Garrison Golf Club, played at Tanglin, resulted m a win m Group "A" for L. H. Chater with a score of 32 and m a win for Capt. J. A. O'Gorman m Group "B" with a161 words
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620 1940-12-18 10 Highland Brigade 0; Royal \rii|i r I A GRIMLY contested rugger match »v I n Tanglin yesterday when the Highland iL U tHs^ i Royal Artillery, and the scoreless draw iff m I result is a trustworthy indication of th* C Z I620 words
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Article163 1940-12-18 10 NEW TIME FOR 220 YARDS ESTABLISHLNC swimming record Noel Ryan showed a glim; form at the Spit Bjahs vAswite writes a correspondor Sun of Dec. 8. He swam Uie |Kn breaking th,» pretium bort seconds. Ryan was swimming :ai M the first round (A Ch interclub163 words
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