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Title Section20 1941-02-17 1 LATP SINGAPORE EDITION The Singapore Free Press AND DAILY NEWS NO. 16..TM. ESTI>. 18X5. MONDAY, FEBRUARY 11. 1911. 5 CENTS20 words
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Article261 1941-02-17 1 Boulogne Sub j ected To Over Four-Hour "Nightmare" Bombing FRENCH COAST ENGULFED IN SHEETS OF FLAME London. Feb. 16. south-east coast was a grandstand last night test aerial firework display of the war K.A.F. over the French coast. Soldiers, civilians lined the promenades and cheeredReuter - 261 words
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Article37 1941-02-17 1 CURTWvi, Athens, Feb. 16. j u *iHfc.ri y ra jrt3 on enemv n the Buzi area, north :n-de by RAF. .-day despite unfavourtates a communique '.quarters in Greece nap apply dumps, gun37 words
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117 1941-02-17 1 New York, Feb. 16. "I DO not think Hitler can lick the British," were the first words of Mr. Harry Hopkins. President Roosevelt's special envoy to Britain, when he arrived here to-day by Clipper on his return from Europe. He added: "The English are asReuter - 117 words
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76 1941-02-17 1 French Tell Nazi Mission To Quit Syria London, Feb. 16. VON Hinteg, head of the German commercial mission which arrived in Syria several weeks ago. is on his way back to Berlin with several of his collaborators following a request by the French Government that he be recalled, state* aReuter - 76 words
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Article, Illustration62 1941-02-17 1 rrlti.vh cruisers are here seen in action in their recent encounter with the Italian fleet south of Sardinia. The flashes of the British guns can be seen in the top picture and the splashes of the enemy shells falling astern our warships. Picture below62 words
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119 1941-02-17 1 "America Can Check Japan By Long-Distance Naval Blockade" Chungking. Feb. 16. JAPANESE troops in the southern Pacific are disposed over an area including Hainan Island, Canton, Waichow Island, the Sisha Islands Spratley Islands and French IndoChina, according to the official newspaper Central Dally News. The newspaper says that units ofReuter - 119 words
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288 1941-02-17 1 Japanese Says Attack On Indies Would Be "Desperate Adventure CXTENSIVE comment sn the tension in the Far East Mas made over the Dutch Government's Radio Orange broadcast from London. All reports that Dutch merchant ships in Far Eastern waters had been ordered to return to neutral ports were authoritatively denied,Reuter - 288 words
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Article48 1941-02-17 1 London, Feb. 16. THE British flying-boat Clyde was sunk in the River Tagus at Lisbon yesterday during a hurricane which swept the Portuguese capital, it is learned in London The Clyde was recently employed in the West African service of British Airways. ReuterReuter - 48 words
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363 1941-02-17 1 Nairobi, Feb. 16. TTHE western portion of Italian 1 Somaliland up to the line of the Juba river is now overrun by British troops, says a communique issued here to-day. Approximately 10,000 square miles of enemy territory, or an area greater than Wales, hasReuter - 363 words
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Article60 1941-02-17 1 Berlin, Feb. 16. AfIASANT 116 years old has just died at Royarlin, in the Focsan district of Rumania, according to a Bucharest message to the official German news-agency. The man, whose name was Michael Sandu, was active up to the time of his death andReuter - 60 words
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Article114 1941-02-17 1 MINES TO BE LAID OFF JOHORE Danger Area For Shipping Fwas announced last night that tfe area ort the east coast of Johore is dangerous to navhntion and that mines will be laid there without further notice. The area described in the official announcement is approximately bound*'! by the islands114 words
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90 1941-02-17 1 British Warning To Bulgaria Page 3 the following area is dangerous to navigation, namely all areas bounded on North by parallel 002 deg 44 mm*. North: on East by meridian 104 det;. 30 mins. Fast; on South by ku 001 dcg. 35 mins. North; on V copst of Malaya. "Mines90 words
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140 1941-02-17 1 R3m?, Fcb It, EX-KING Alfonso of Spain w l lying reriously :!1 h:Te w:th tn| pectoris, spent a quiet night and is mak ng a stern fight for his life Queen Ena. estranged frcm her royal l^usband tor many years, ha.s br..v d wartimeReuter - 140 words
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Article63 1941-02-17 1 Shanghai, Feb. 16. CHANGING her decision at the la<j* minute, the Dutch linor Tltb:icUlc did not sail yesterday evening but remained here in order to unload cargo comprising 20,000 bags of rice (whicn are urgently required in Shanghai) and 100 tons of rubber. The Tjlbadak arrived yesterday and was toReuter - 63 words
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Advertisement69 1941-02-17 1 o v v; c o¥ VI^lT C HOTIRW ALL'S RAFFLES HOTEL TO-NIGHT DINNER DANCE (informal) 8 p.m. to midnight n.!\VSJ N THE ASTOR DUO WSSR 53.00. Non-Diners $1.00 SUNDAY EVENING !N THE PALM COURT ">Kfc> MOST POPCLAK SOCIAI RENDEZVOUS Military band concert -8.30 to 10.30 P .m 8 the Band69 words
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Advertisement76 1941-02-17 1 (Press Comment on Far East Page THREE). SEAVIEW H HOTEL BALL-ROOM PERFECTLY *IRCONDITIONED BY SF4RRFEZES TUESDAY WEDNESDAY, THURSDAY. FRIDAY, SATURDAY SPECIAL DINNER-DANCE CABARET FEATURING MARLENE STARR POPULAR CUBAN DANCER IN GLAMOROUS EXOTIC DANCES Dinner Sl— Non-Dinem SK— loci. Tax ADELPHI GRILL Wnttner vou require ugnt refresnnenu or an elaborate meal76 words
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737 1941-02-17 2 Certain "Revolutionary" Conceptions Of Health And Disease THE need of caring for a nation's health just as much 1 as making provision of the treatment of disease, was emphasised by Dr. ft. Dakshinamurty, acting Erector of the League of Nations Eastern Bureau, in a talk on "Health and Disease" to737 words
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Article84 1941-02-17 2 Athens, Feb. 16. "f* REECE will wage the war which vJltaly has imposed upon her to the end, that is to say, until her enemy has been decisively defeated and all reports to the contrary can only be entirely untrue," declared the semi-official GreekReuter - 84 words
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At The Cinemas
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Article33 1941-02-17 2 TiERE was a return screening of "The Adventures of Robin Hoou at the Alhambra yesterday. Filmed in technicolour. the picture is colourful, and vivid, and provides magnificent entertainment.33 words
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68 1941-02-17 2 '•npIUS Man Reuter." a Warner Broa. pic--1 ture which had a midnight thawing at the Alhambra on Saturday, gives Edward G. Robinson more opportunity for displaying bis talents. Sincerely told, with thrilling sequences showing the race against time to bring news to nil pans68 words
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74 1941-02-17 2 A BRAND NEW copy of "San Francisco. M.G.M.'s striking film of ths growth 0l one of America's largest cities. tM screened at the Capitol at midnight on Saturday. The cast consists of Jeanette MacDonald. Clark Gable and Spencer Tracy, each of whom gives74 words
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88 1941-02-17 2 -rnOHIAS," M.G.M.'s production now t* showing at the Capitol with lovely Helen Gilbert us the heroine nnd Robert Young as the hero, is an entertaining picture. The picture is almost stolen by "Florian." a beautiful white stallion owned by the Emperor of Austria Such intelligence88 words
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40 1941-02-17 2 Shanghai, Feb. 16. IN order to decide on an emblem for planes of the British China squadron, the omr^ttee of the British voluntary wnr fun<! has publicly Invited Britons throuehout China to send suggestions.- ReuterReuter - 40 words
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77 1941-02-17 2 TTNITED Artists' thrilling sea story, U "Captain Caution," which was given a midrr<-'ht premiere at the Cnthay on Saturday, has plenty of excitement. The tlcme concerns th? experiences of a young Anrerieao Rcam?n nn<\ tat or? 1^ Jn the "days of 1812. who, unaware of77 words
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100 1941-02-17 2 A SPECIAL appeal was made by the chairman for funds to acquire a building to accommodate the orphans at the annual general meeting of the Society for the Protection of Hindu Children held at the Ramakrishna Mission Hall yesterday. The election of office-bearers resulted as100 words
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77 1941-02-17 2 «From Our Own Correspondent) Ivlansr, Feb. 14. rE 350 labourers of the western division of Midlands Estate, Klang, who went on strike 10 days ago, resumed work yesterday, of their own accord. It appears that the strikers demanded some dismissed labourers should be reinstated, and77 words
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60 1941-02-17 2 A CHINESE was taken to hospital with serious head injuries shortly after nine o'clock last night as the result of being thrown out of a motor lorry which had run toto a bullock yesterday. The bullock was killed. Another man ~n the snme lorry,60 words
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175 1941-02-17 2 Greeks Strike Decisive Blows In Albania: Heavy Enemy Losses London THE Greek offensive which bejran on Thursday the front from the shores of Lake Okhr it V Adriatic is being pushed forward with vigour m mination, accordini? to the Athens radio last n j a Press Ministry statement says itReuter - 175 words
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Advertisement210 1941-02-17 2 BRAND NEW COPY OF WARNER BROS. GREATEST ALL-TECHNICOLOR HISTORICAL PRODUCTION AUatt with liJrJUt TSCHSICOWR §L BL Lovr of Adventure! *"^JH i S GLORIOLE a, th^ J#^ jRJfF> A Adventure of Lovt!*^_ M »Slt^^^P^ -^Bk < IF^: M 08* trm OLIVIA L>HAVILIA\D BASIL R.\THBONC CLAUDL RAINS W^jßWß^gßJ^p PATIIC KNOmtES •EUGLSE PMtETTE210 words
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Advertisement40 1941-02-17 2 A. STROK Presents HILARY NAPIER Brilliant English dancer in 2 Recitals only At the Piano by Kind Consent Mme M. Bonenfant Booking at Littles Prices $3, 2 I. EXCLUSIVE OF FNTERTAINMENT TAX VICTORIA THEATRE Feb. 26 27 at 9.30 p.m.40 words
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Advertisement68 1941-02-17 2 PACKED HOUSES WEIA'OMEI* IV M.-G.-M. SPECTACULAR ntIDMPH ALL THE WEEK-E.vn BROWB I rAPimi —to-dav— Hri Mta I 3.15 6.15 3.15 ft PICTURE TO f^ You'll thull (o tK> Magnilicent danc nK of IRINA BAROXOVA ani her Wkl TO-NI6HT [PAVILIO A PICTURE WORTH SEEING AC BRAND NEW COP* CF PcPULAP MUSICAL68 words
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458 1941-02-17 3 Britain Warns Sofia Of Consequences SOVIET FLEET SAILS AS TROOPS MOVE IN RUMANIA n m Sofia, Feb. 16. thK British Governments view of the present situation in I Bulgaria was reiterated by Mr. George Rendel, British Minister, in an hours interview with M.Reuter - 458 words
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86 1941-02-17 3 Britain Has Been "Too Soft" With Bulgaria Istanbul. Feb. 16BRITAIN has been too "soft" in her attitude towards Bulgaria. This opinion is expressed by the well-known Turkish deputy, M. Yaltenim, writing in the newspaper Haber to-day. It is strange, he says, that Britain did not understand Bulgaria earlier and thatReuter - 86 words
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380 1941-02-17 3 lyondon, reb, Jb. J JAPAN has a fine tradition of honour which has hitherto extended to her international dealings, declares the Sunday Times in an editorial to-day, which adds: "It puts her in a different category from Mussolini. "If, nevertheless, she were temptReuter - 380 words
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245 1941-02-17 3 Attempts On Life Of Antonescu Feared In Rumania Gen. Antcnescus (.Chief of the Rumanlnan State grip on Rumania is superficially strong but it is significant that measures against rebellion are becoming increasingly severe. RelKl leaders are hiding under German pro- tection. Lcsionarieis are meeting nightly and 1 further attempts onReuter - 245 words
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54 1941-02-17 3 Pe-piiif. Feb. 16. HHHE two Chinese arrrstcd last month for j 1 the murder of a Japanese colonel here !on Nov. 29 have been condemned to death I by a Japanese military court and thev will be executed by a firing squad, states aReuter - 54 words
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Article36 1941-02-17 3 Batavia. Feb. 16. Trade negotiations between Japan and the Netherlands Indies will be resumed shortly, it is announced here. The two delegations are meeting to-morrow to discuss lines which the negotiations should follow.- ReuterReuter - 36 words
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Article39 1941-02-17 3 shanghai, Feb. 16. Britons without rood reason for re. maining should consider the adv lability of leaving occupied China. A notice to this effect will be issued by the British Embassy to-morrow, renewlnr the advice given last October.- ReuterReuter - 39 words
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66 1941-02-17 3 I Washington. Feb. 16. FTIHE United States' Department an- X nounced last night that It Is ccnsider- ing the closing of the American consulates jat Naples and Palermo at the request ot I the Italian Government. Officials emphasized that the Italian re- quest hasReuter - 66 words
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228 1941-02-17 3 Belgrade, Feb. 16. "FHE fantastic price which Germany is ready to pay at other peoples' expense for co-operation in the Balkans in her new order in Europe is revealed by offers made to the Yugoslav Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, M. D. Tvestkovitch and Dr.Reuter - 228 words
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87 1941-02-17 3 New Delhi. Feb. 1«. RAW cotton shipments to China In 1939-40 amounted in value to £5.010.000 as j compared with £1.282.000 the previous year Shipments of gunny bags were worth £1.350.000 and clorh £37.000. Colour imports from China amounted tc ,£1.957.000 as compared with 1927Reuter - 87 words
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360 1941-02-17 3 London, Feb. 16. parachutists have been dropped in southern to "demolish certain objectives connected with that area" The purpose behind this daring lnaH e. confirmed in London to-day, is not clear, nor ■an it be stated what were the resultsReuter - 360 words
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Article320 1941-02-17 3 Washington Talks On Pacific Washington, Feb. 16. •T^HE situation in the PacUiC, it is suggested here, was the subject of a conierence at the State Department yesterday attended by Mr. Coruell Hull, Secietary of State, Lord Haliiax, British Ambassador, and Mr. R. G, Casey, Australian Minister. It is understood taatReuter - 320 words
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Article72 1941-02-17 3 London Feb. 16. ADM. DARLAN. who already holds the offices of Vice-Premier. 'Foreign Minister and Minister of Marine in the Vichy Government, has taken over the port folio of Minister of the Interior, according to the Swiss radio. M. Feyrouton former Minister of th£ Interior,Reuter - 72 words
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211 1941-02-17 3 Loudening Tokio Threats "Not Bluff" INDIAN PRESS ON FAR EAST Calcutta, Feb. 16. JAPAN'S "loudening threats j against Britain and America t some think are bluff, but do not J share this comforting opinion," de- l Clares the Statesman. "The truth is that at present the Japanese Government is soReuter - 211 words
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150 1941-02-17 3 Nazis Wiping Cut All Traces Of Polish Life In Poland London, Feb. 16. DESPERATE attempts are being made by Germany to remove all traces of j Polish life in the western part of Poland, says a Reuter correspondent. Even memorials and tombstones lr. cemeteries are being taken away and cemeteries150 words
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252 1941-02-17 3 Survivors Tell Of Attack By German Raider 'SHEER MURDER' Funchal (Madeira), Feb. It. 44 TT wcis sheer murder— there was no change for us t"> take to the boats." declared one of many survivors landed here following a Germnn raider's a' tack on a British convoy in the Atlantic notReuter - 252 words
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Article99 1941-02-17 3 Istanbul. Feb. 16 T*HE Turkish Government is requi- siticnlng all cereals and prains surplus to producers' requirements. This step is beinz, taken owins to exceptional wartime circumstances necesssi ate the accumulation of suffiCletlt EtOCkl *n case :^n en r. arises. These surpluses will bi I forReuter - 99 words
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Article105 1941-02-17 3 London. Keb. rlREE enemy bombers were destroyed in raids over Biitain last night. An Air Ministry communique making this staten says that enemy at;\;ty during the nl das reported from many parts of the cr>u r try Burnt*.-, weie cr in"': i m ;oir.ts, mainlyReuter - 105 words
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Advertisement144 1941-02-17 3 THAT COLD Cure it with Cinnamon Quinine 50cts. MIXTURE 75cts. At MEDICAL HALL LTD. a BATTERY RQAO GLORIOUS MUSIC! GRAND COMEDY! PATHAY 3 SHOWS to-day 1 LIJrA. I 3.15 p.m. 6.15 p.8. 9.15 p.*. Where Everybody Goes PHONE 3400 Last few screenings of the film that's made Singapore sing again144 words
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675 1941-02-17 4 The Singapore Free Press MONDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 1941. Forewarned ■TTHE announcement last night that an area off the east coast of Johore is dangerous to navigation and that mines wili be laid there without further notice should not prompt anyone to conclude that the Far Eastern situation has taken a675 words
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Article, Illustration2127 1941-02-17 4 H.M.A.S. Sydney Home: Dramatic Stories Of Great Victories TJM.A.S. SYDNEY, it was reported last week, anchored at Watson's Bay in Sydney Harbour after nearly a year at sea and more than 80 encounters with the enemy during which not one of her crew was lost. Shrapnel holes In her runnela2,127 words
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Advertisement408 1941-02-17 4 M Donf i|ou jusf love ROSES?" a '^^a^v^^L _ii ii "Yes, but best in «l*jH9 a GIMLET!" i Ojftei CALDBECKS .FREIGHT SEKVICE TO SAN FRA;^ISCO AND LOS ANG£L£S, NEW YORK AND BOSTON VIA MAM LA. HONG KONG AND PANAMA CANAL 6a ii S'pore Aniv 8 F Arrtv. N T M.S.408 words
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Advertisement105 1941-02-17 4 This heals PILES Stops Pain, Itching, Bleeding Your piles may be to swollen and cause •nob agony and tern** to replace them. that you have gives op hope of a our* except by operation. Be persuaded to try Dr. Van Vleck's Absorptive Pile Plasma. It will soothe the pain instantly.105 words
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Article, Illustration2137 1941-02-17 5 MARY HEATHCOTT - Singapore Needs More Blood Donors MARY HEATHCOTT Free Press Feature By -,p Transfusion Ser- ore has now storing plasma, blood remainred and white had been removed. ven women who Malaya went to <»n Dept. at Medicine and L so that it I as plasma. its quality for .md is very2,137 words
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Advertisement45 1941-02-17 5 DEAN'S SCHOOL W (HILDREN I n-lini !!UI TEKM mem-es Feb., 1941* Nf I Metei for <•! (1« 16 Yearsi 'I H -10 Years) H -7 Years. M HOOL .3 -5 Years) >d during term fW rata fees. 2H 392 Orchard Road •'0 FAO-HE.CT yoor/t (7 *O45 words
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Advertisement97 1941-02-17 5 DOMINICAN LADIES' COLLEGE DONGARRA, West Australia. fWP^5^ oik *****111 BMEBBMm One of the best-equipped and leading Boarding-Schools in the State; close to the Sea, 300 miles North of Perth. A motor car meets Boarders arriving by boat, or otherwise at Geraldton. Prospectus on application to Straits Times Press Ltd |Mr97 words
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Article227 1941-02-17 6 COST of the Agricultural Conference's scheme to turn Australia into a larder for the Empire by expanding cold storage facilities, will be between £750,000 and £1,000,000, the Minister for Commerce, Sir Earle Pare, estimated. Surely this amount will be more than justified by the227 words
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107 1941-02-17 6 M. ROGER LANCERON. Prefect of the P-.ir's Police, has been removed from his nost. on a charge of being a supporter of General de Gaulle. His secretory is reported to have bepn arrested on charges connected with British propaganda. A store of firearms is reported107 words
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Article60 1941-02-17 6 THE Foreign Secretary, Mr. Eden, said in the House of Commons recently that Britain would welcome the reappearance of an independent Ethionian State. The dispossessed Emperor, Haile Selassie, had intimated his need for cutsid? assistance and guidance, and Britain considered this shculd be subject tD international arrangement60 words
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930 1941-02-17 6 CLIO - Diphtheria Responsibilities Of Parents CLIO Kuala Lumpur Chatter BY niPHTHERIA is still the great topic of conversation here, the policy of closing the school at Cameron Highlands, thus distributing possible carriers of infection throughout 1 the country, being widely criti- cized. Naturally there is much to be said for doing930 words
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627 1941-02-17 6 Vichy Has Given Fleet Sealed Orders To Act On If Hitler Harasses A LTHOUGH reports of the latest developments in the crisis A at Vichy, the seat of the French Government, are conflicting, it is possible to extract from them some reasonably established facts. The central figures of the crisis;627 words
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Article88 1941-02-17 6 A SEEMINGLY authentic war calendar has been seized from a Fascist organization in Mexico, states the Mexico City correspondent of the New York Herald-Tribune. It indicates that Russia is preparing to attack the United States by way of Alaska within the next nine months, cc incident88 words
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76 1941-02-17 6 Lisbon Paper's Scheme For "Refuge Cities" r\EMAND for 'refuge cttfcs lJ for child; < v arr^ nations in I i the Lisbon < lpaper Dfario rThe papn become The c] "save the child] duration oi It says "Tnert is no quest rules M warfai the war's course the children f76 words
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Article, Illustration8 1941-02-17 6 Lance -ion,, pahl dard-beanr with the iw. Frciuh8 words
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Article22 1941-02-17 6 AUSTRALIA prota it own mp The Council dustrial FK possibility of is extracted U in Australia Interrupi22 words
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Advertisement206 1941-02-17 6 Glands Made Young -Vigour Renewed Without Operation If you feel old before your time or suffer from nerve, brain and physical weakness, you will find new happiness and health in an American me<!i<*al discovery which restores youthful vigour and vitality quicker than gland operations. It is a simple home treatment206 words
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Advertisement75 1941-02-17 6 fjLjt^^Ar the Original and feftgf Genuine V Worcestershire Jf A is 'most economical'. Lea Perrins is l/ti y highly concentrated, a few drops added to each dish are all that are necessary to *ElllwM give a flavour that will whet the edge of the dullest appetite. '**«c, k N\\ A'75 words
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321 1941-02-17 7 Colonial Secretary Head Of New Body Formed f c Advise Government tm concerning passive defence in Singapore lanceforth come un ler constant review by a ;ttee which has b?en formed by Government, ittee came mto existence with the the Passive Defence Services Regulations Mr.321 words
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Article, Illustration41 1941-02-17 7 Electric sub-stations of the Singapore Municipality have, as shown in the picture, a different type of protection against blast and splinters from high explosive bombs than the usual design adopted by some of the Government buildings41 words
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Article139 1941-02-17 7 TWO WALLS MADE OF TIMBER THlx£ protection of public buildings i against blast and splinters ircm j rush explosive bombs is beginning to take a variety of forms in Singapore. Fcr example, the bund walls which are being built around the electric I sub-stations of139 words
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Article26 1941-02-17 7 Accommodation and assistance were given to at least 800 Tamil pilgrims tc the Thaipusam festival last week by members and volunteers of the Indian Youth League26 words
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74 1941-02-17 7 Municipality's Bid To Prevent Corruption SERVICE RULES AMENDED w*ners to part donations 1 ProMOcnt Fund rt-criTlng oer•iny token led some time service rf t:ns ?t* to forbid i m«nl oi any o»-n:r or to re- jr piUklUlU in cfUcn at uHjfiey y^ji, ;.oiis arr v*tetvded t* *iid Itmiliev I to74 words
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95 1941-02-17 7 -ai Contribution Sent In Spite Of War :iOent 1 «.id n. Im. 10. f tne 8< St K i i.li Lumpur -urn ol mcriey lo *-o be cli-tn- retfc nmons t pnr £35 ft ►jut ihe u.^ual -ney equaJly larisa d! tJ e Edinbur fund,95 words
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Article, Illustration52 1941-02-17 7 From oi.e of Britain's soialit^t Loioiiie>, ii.c Ist. .Mauritius contingent of the Royal Army Ordnance Corps have arrived in Egypt. They were inspected by Lieut.-Gen. Sir Henry Mailland Wilson, General Officer Commanding-in-Chief, at their camp. Picure shows a company of the contingent inarching past Ueot.-Gen. Sir52 words
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362 1941-02-17 7 "Singapore Key To All Our Far Eastern Defences npHE view that Britain will be more on the defensive if war breaks out in the Pacific with Japan was expressed by Mr. H. V. Hodson, -ditor of the Round Table and wellfcnown political commentor, in a broadcast from London on Saturday362 words
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144 1941-02-17 7 (From Our Own Correspondent) London. Jao. 10. MALAYAN admirers of the Wtengah" convention will be pleased to hear that, despite the war's effect on United Kingdom food supplies, there will be a Scotch whisky distilling season in 1941. On this occasion the whisk? will144 words
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211 1941-02-17 7 Proposal For AllMalaya Tamils' Association APROPO3AL to form an All-Malaya Tamils A.<soc'ation on the same I lines as the Central Indian Association of Malaya, was made by Mr. G. Saranpapany at the seventh annual reneral metting of the Tamils' Reform j j Association held at Klang Road yes- terday. Mr211 words
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55 1941-02-17 7 DR P. C. Baracha, a prominent Indian physician of Bombay, arrived by plane from India yesterda> afternoon en route to America on a holiday. He was met at the Singapore airport by many prominent members of the local Indian community and garlanded by55 words
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Article34 1941-02-17 7 (Prom Our Own Correspondent > Jofaore Bahr" *>!». 16. INCHB AHMAD BIN PfcRANG, who recently returned from Britain after studying accountapcy at the Technical College, Plymouth, has joined the Audit Department Johon* Bahru34 words
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Article32 1941-02-17 7 'THE Postal Department advises that an air mail from the United K.ng- dom arrived yesterday evening and a general delivery will be made at 8.30 I this morning.32 words
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219 1941-02-17 7 Municipality Provides For $300,000 Sewerage Scheme CACILITIES for modern sanitation for Katong and parts 1 of Siglap, Geylang, Jalan Besar, Balestier Road and Bukit Timah Road are to be provided under the first sewerage programme of the Municipality, which has been approved. I The219 words
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Article290 1941-02-17 7 Dutch Navy In Europe Growing Stronger (From Our Own Corre^ond^nt* Batavia, Feb. 15. •T*HAT part of the Dutch Navy *aich is fighting in European waters Is daily growing stronger. The Naval At Force is being considerably extended Some time ago a number of Huds290 words
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Article234 1941-02-17 7 (From Our Own Corre*iw>'.dent« I»nd«n. J«n. I 4 RRANGEMENTS have now o-on completed to give effect to trie den- ;>ion o! the Ministrv of Labour to tr;<in Indian workmen in mm -making in this country. Some hundreds of workmen, all of them semi-skilled artisans over 18234 words
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Article168 1941-02-17 7 I All Men Sentenced To Imprisonment fFrom Our O#B Correspondent > Seremban, Frb. 1 TLiiL case in which ten Chin, arged before the Kuala Pii*ri mag :ratc as a segue] to the noting on Dec 31 last when Chinese Btrll clashed with the police at168 words
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Advertisement300 1941-02-17 8 BURNS PHILP LINE (Incorporated id Australia) FOR BRISBANE, SYDNEY AND MELBOURNE via JAVA, DARWIN AND THURSDAY ISLAND. Monthly salfiafs b# MARELLA (7.37S tons) and m.f. MKRKI'R (Mtf twu). Hoik nswto are Ht.etl wftsi CsWn-d«-««xo »«< d(/«ble berth eaMas, swUbsblbi lmz«rio«s 9«btk rooms. Staff* Rotarm. Ist elttSS SI««a»©r«/BH»fcan« SyiMt SSSo.7I M4^»300 words
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Advertisement341 1941-02-17 8 MANSFIELD CO., LTD. BLUE FUNNEL LINE, Frequent Sailings to Unite c Kingdom. Dates are not guaranteed, ail cargo book.ngs subject to Conference War Clauses. WESTERN AUSTRALIA THE SHORTEST SEA ROUTE AT THE CHEAPEST FARE Regular Services to Fremantle (Perth i via Java by first class passenger ships. Single fare $192341 words
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Miscellaneous446 1941-02-17 8 Broadcasting^ TO-DAY SSKi,-?.!!"*.- tSS isSS S££H££^ (JMU ZHPI «HFl» f Gram.,* 10 *jn Malay Drwaat: 11 H*^ Graa.ph.,* f MuAc*; 11.46 im. Mustek 12.15 EMPIRE SI ATI Au £n. Ctain«e Programme Summary^ Teocrjew *TI0H Musict; 12.55 pm. Tin, Coprm and Rubber GSB SI m« ji^j Pr£es in HokjElan; 1 P-m.446 words
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906 1941-02-17 9 Chinese Topics By Our Chinese Correspondent MALAYA is looked upon as the second homeland of the Chinese, and as such its security must be a vital concern of the Chinese. "This la emphasized by Mr Yeh Teh Meng. Chinese Consul in Penang. in an906 words
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132 1941-02-17 9 DAILY PRICES CURRENT Feb. 15, 12 o'clock noon Bayer* Seller* No. DC R.S.S. Spot loose 36% 36^ No. IX R.S.S. P.0.8. hi eases Feb. -March (Sellers option) 36^4 llhi O.P-A.Q. RSa P.0.8 in bales Feb. -March (Sellers option 36H IS* P.A.Q. R.S.S P.0.8. to bales132 words
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Article207 1941-02-17 9 THREE— MONTHS FOR ENTICING WOMAN '.Frr.-m Our Own CorresDond'nti .lol'cre Ba'ni, Feb. Ifi. A MARRIAGE solemnised in f. i\ o f a hr de recording to Hindu n*°s md registered n tempfe was ir•eptrd ys It^allv va'id bv X"u d H c- -<-p<j inaM^trat?. to-day, v lie convicted Joseph John207 words
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429 1941-02-17 9 'Misunderstanding' Is The Cause Of Most Wars, Avers Mr. Matsuoka JAPAN'S attitude to the issues which threats the Pacific countries is reflected in a ?.tatement made l>y her Foreign Minister, Mr. Matsuoka to Mr. Clive Turnhull, special correspondent of the Australian Associated Press who arrived here by air yesterdav Mr.429 words
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Advertisement374 1941-02-17 9 Classified advertisements ntNDBn 3INGAPOKI HUNIOPALRt Tenders. *mmm are now inn ted for tbe tratrnals or «nrtces_ Pot ve VuniclpaJ render* sanitary Fittings. «DcpoW Date of Clostn* 4 pin., vv of 100 x 40 faikm drum* ol ,;:t rtf approved qoaiity Date of 12 noon Feb 18. 1941. I r,alTd. Steel374 words
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Advertisement421 1941-02-17 9 BOARD RESIDENCE 41. Stevens K6 English guest house o! distinction. Private self-contained apartment* at single rooms. All Cold Storage supplies. Free garages. Tennis. Call at 61, Stevens Rd. or phone 4133. PUBLIC NOTICES The Central Depot or the Malaya Patriotic Fund will not be open on Thursday morning next the421 words
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Advertisement117 1941-02-17 9 ible tor an individual t« provide for tits vaiu. u i (.vion» the safety th it i> afli»rdrd b^ our vaults uhrre we have «»'e box«« of var ous si*e>» toff h.rr at tn'cJ'Tatc ra*r^ HIBfeJUI thtmstl\cs hild the KEYS and nMV THEY an ht\T mtccm to tbe c e117 words
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Miscellaneous104 1941-02-17 9 Post Office Mail List Mails close at the General Post Office as followifc— TO-DAY Aden air 4p.m. Africa air 4 p.m. Burma a ir 4 p.m. Canada air 4 p.m. Ceylon air 4 p.m. Egypt air 4 p.m. Great Britain ele air 4 p.m. India air 4 p.m. Java surface104 words
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Article, Illustration511 1941-02-17 10 Americans Win War Fund Baseball Game STEVENS SCORES FIRST HOME RUN OF SEASON DESPITE a last-inning rally, the Australian baseball nine went clown to the Americans in a practice game at Jalan Hesar stadium yesterday, to the tune of 11 to 7. Dick Joubert. on511 words
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Article419 1941-02-17 10 Singapore Race Meeting Concluded BRILLI.LNT Lun^hine and v?ry K ><>J goin; hel]>ed greatly in ririn;.n- the Sing -pore Turf Club's SprlnT meet'nj to a successful ronlusion at Bukit rim.ih on Saiu-day. There was a Urge crowd in attendance, the Governor and his party arr'vins shortly before the f >urth race.419 words
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478 1941-02-17 10 MESSRS. Cheong Yok Choy and Cheons Yok Chong headed the owners' list at the Singapore Turf Club's spring: meeting:, which was concluded at Bukit Timah on Saturdav M. Van Breukelen, wiOi five winners, F. o. c. O'Neill three seconds and rive thirds, was the R478 words
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Article55 1941-02-17 10 Ties in the YM.C.A. lawn tennis tournament are: MONDAY Men's sir^les championship <Knowles Cup): Robert Chia vs. Chin Kee Onn. H. Kamis vs. P. K. Tan I A Alsasoff vs. M I. Reshty, Yadi bin Hajl Kassim vs Thomas Hickey. Jr. Men's Class "A" championship: C H Koh55 words
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334 1941-02-17 10 'T'HERE was a thrilling finish to the! third annual round-the-island j cycle race held in Singapore yesterday, i Making a spectacular spurt together with four other competitors in the last j lap, Kwa Chin Swee came in first. completing a distance of about 56334 words
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Article, Illustration95 1941-02-17 10 picture picture. J. Donnelly rode two winners at Bukit Timah on Saturday, the final day of the Singapore Turf Club s Spring; race meeting. Here he is seen steering: Baffler to an easy win from Teddy Boy and Harlequin in tne secona race. This was,Free Press - 95 words
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218 1941-02-17 10 PENANG WOMEN DRAW WITH SELANGOR WOMEN (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penang:, Feb. 15. IN a poor game of hockey played on Hutchings Schcol ground this evening Penang women drew with the Selangor women one-all. Both goals cam3 lati in the game. Miss Perrin, Penang right back, was again the outstanding218 words
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Article74 1941-02-17 10 Alor Star. T^HE Slew Khuo team of Penang travelled down to Sungel Patani and beat the Lum Keong team by 32 points to 22. Siew Khuo Kee Leong. Khoo Joo Ben?, Beng Hye, Eu Seok, Guan Hin. Ewe Hong, Leon£ Soon. Kok Leong and Hooi Sian. Lum74 words
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Article80 1941-02-17 10 T the seventh annual general meet- -p Tanvls' Reform Association in Kland Road ve.sterdav. prizes for elocution and table tennis were distributed by Mr. A. C. Suppiah. The prize -dinners were ns follows Elocution: 1, N. R. Muthukrishnan, 2. P. Singaram, 3. S. V. Pakirisumv.80 words
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Article59 1941-02-17 10 (From Our Own Correspondent) Alor Star. In spite of heavy rain, there was ?> large crowd to watch the drill competition for the Mcade Shield and also the football match for the inter-schoo championship. The drill competition was won bv Baling Malay School while the football match59 words
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Article167 1941-02-17 10 FIRST ROUND OF tt^ cup coMrE,,;,; •X-HE Ifcotl petition the lollowmg tirst r< played. ii.< on the home aggregate deciding S(M :hton Cardiil CheLsea C^ap-u:) O Ckfstal P Le.C;:sLer Liuon Maasiicld i Norwicn Notts C 4 Heauing SotttilAUipU fck>uthend 3 Tottenham <? Walcall wai. an 1 Watford167 words
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70 1941-02-17 10 <Krom Our Own C DR. J. I. Barza me: in the Tilnii petitions, v. Result! wre: Men's Modal l Dr. J I. Barza 69 Optional Ball winners- Mr. E T J G C. Booth 35 <4 ner: Pr. J. I. Bar*a ft70 words
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