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Title Section20 1941-02-19 1 LftTF SINGAPORE EDITIOH The Singapore Free Press AND DAILY NEWS NO. Hi^Jio. ESTD. 18J5. WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 1941 5 CENTS20 words
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158 1941-02-19 1 Germany Being Prepared For British Spring Blitz EVACUATION MOVES: WORK ON SHELTERS BEING RUSHED London, Feb. 18. pKRMANI is beins prepared for "massive bombardin the expected b ir-scale British air offensive g, *he Independent French Agency correspondent on tho iJorman fronti?r reports. v>;ive of meetings throughout158 words
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139 1941-02-19 1 "Greater Food Restrictions" Warning London, Feb. 18. 0 Britain's food situa- be House of Lords to- Woolton. Food Minister,! said main would have to be ready for much greater restrictions than had yet been experienced but said that although Britain had lost ships, and would lose more ships, she hadReuter - 139 words
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Article47 1941-02-19 1 m9 T<*l* Feb. 18. .reign OtT;c« baa appouiici airters at large, one to the United and the other to Onnany *M*tma Wakasugl. former consul Yor*. is minister at larce to Steles. Mr. Makato Sakuma. fet to Latvia, noes to Germany. *U1 wor* w:ta the accredited am- ReuterReuter - 47 words
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Article111 1941-02-19 1 Berne. Feb. 18. HPHE Swiss federal council accepted with satisfaction to-day ihe British reply to the Swiss representations on the bombing incidents at Basle and Zurich on Dec. 16-17 and Dec. 22-23 respectivey. The Bricish Government, though not considering the investigation findings conclusive, considering theReuter - 111 words
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42 1941-02-19 1 London, 1 eb. IS. rS Prime Minister, Mr. Winston Churchill, had audience of the King at Buckingham Palace to-day. Another visitor received by His Majesty was Mr Malcolm MacDonald, recently appointed High Commissioner in Canada.— British WirelessBritish Wireless - 42 words
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35 1941-02-19 1 London, Feb. 18. i^NE thousand five hundred and two v-J civilians were killed in air raids in January, according to official figures issued to-day. Injured numbered 2,012 ReuterReuter - 35 words
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Article, Illustration21 1941-02-19 1 Australian troops who have journeyed from Palestine are here seen un--1 jading fast Bren-gun carriers in Egypt.21 words
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247 1941-02-19 1 Tokio Parleys With Dutch Government In London London, Feb. 18. DESPITE her obligations to her Axis partners, Japan is negotiating with the exiled Netherlands Government in London, said the Japanese Vice-Foreign Minister. Mr. Ohashi. to-day. The negotiations, he added, related to trade in the Netherlands Indies The position of theReuter - 247 words
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Article22 1941-02-19 1 Bombay, Feb. 18. A FURTHER 3,600 Italian prisoners have arrived at Bombay. This brings the total p:isoners in India to Renter 18,600Reuter - 22 words
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Article94 1941-02-19 1 London, Feb. 18. VICHY reports say that Admiral Darlan left this morning for Paris after a long conference with Gen. Huntzinger, the Vichy War Minister, and with the Minister of Finance. German reports yesterday suggested that Admiral Darlan will see Otto Abetx, the German AmbassadorReuter - 94 words
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Article113 1941-02-19 1 Rangoon, Feb. 18. BURMA'S contidenje in her own preparations, backed Dy the might of the Empire to meet any attack, wa i expressed by Sir Archibald Corhrane, the Governor, in a .speera to-^v. An attack on Burma, he said, would be an attack on the whole mightReuter - 113 words
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35 1941-02-19 1 New Delhi, Feb. 18. SIX hundred and twenty Indian lascars have been killed as a result of enemy action since the outbreak of war, according to official information. ReuterReuter - 35 words
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191 1941-02-19 1 ITALIANS EVA CU ATE POSTS IN ABYSSINIA Cairo, Feb. 18. *T"HE shortest communique since Gen. Sir Archibald Wavell's army captured Mersa-Matruh was issued by G.H.Q. to-day. The communique states that as a result of Abyssinian patriot activities. the Italians have evacuated Dangela and other important posts in the Gojjam. On191 words
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254 1941-02-19 1 Fleet Air Arm's Smashing Blows At Enemy Shipping THREE VESSELS SUNK: TWO ARE DAMAGED London, Feb. 1 AIRCRAFT of the Fleet A r Arm have sunk a (Airman merchant ship and an Italian supply ship in the central Mediterranean and damaged an Italian supply ship and an Italian auxiliary warship254 words
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271 1941-02-19 1 London, Feb. 18. CULLER details of the naval bombardment of Genoa ui dawn on Feb. 9 tell of the devastating effects of the very accurate shooting of Vice-Admiral Sir James Somerville's squadron consisting of H.M.S. Renown, Malaya, Ark Royal and the cruiser Sheffield, accompanied lightReuter - 271 words
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Advertisement69 1941-02-19 1 v^e^s\^ VISIT C HO7IRMALL f S RAFFLES HOTEL TO-NIGHT DINNER DANCE (informal) 8 p.m. to midnight »3ESSSm THE ASTOR DUO KRSR Dinner $3.00. Non-Diners $I.oo^ Sunday evening in the palm court MOST POPULAR SOCIAL RENDEZVOUS MILITARY BAND CONCERT -8.30 to 10.30 p.m. the Band of THE GORDON HIGHLANDERS «»<! permission69 words
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Advertisement64 1941-02-19 1 —VISIT CHOTIRMALL'S SEAViEW H HOTEL BALL-KOOM PERFECTLY AIRCONDITIONKI) BY SFARRFFZES TO-NIGHT THURSDAY, FRIDAY 6c SATURDAY SPECIAL DINNER-DANCE CABARET FEATURING MARLENE STARR POPULAR CUBAN DANCER IN GLAMOROUS EXOTIC DANCES Dinner *3.— Non- Diners $I.— Incl. Tax THE ROTARY CLUB OF SINGAPORE MEEIS TO-DAY AT 1 PJW. AT THE ADCI PUI HOTEL64 words
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168 1941-02-19 2 1,200 WARDENS REQUIRED AT the first meeting yesterday of the committee formed by the Chinese to secure and maintain the co-operation of the community in all passive defence measures, it was decided to launch a recruiting campaign for 1,20q wardens, and to recommend168 words
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143 1941-02-19 2 Johore Bahru IndiaCeylon Association (From Our Own Correspondent) Johorr Bahru, Feb. IS. ffTHAT the Johore Bahru India-Ceylon Association was no longer a place for the clerical section or for any particular c!as.s or community and its doors were onrn to all Indians and Ceylonese. stated Mr. R. Afrhoram Iyer. hon.143 words
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Article114 1941-02-19 2 Mr. Tan Kah Kee To Resign Chairmanship MR. Tan Kah Kec is relinquishing the chairmanship of both the Singapore rommjttee of the China Relief Fund and j the Federation of China Relief Fun- 1 com- mit'ees in Malaysia. He has served in that capacity for m114 words
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Article70 1941-02-19 2 AN ADVISORY committee on defence I matters for Singapore has been '< apoointed. consisting of the following:-; The Colonial Secretary (chairman*,; Mr. L. Rayman, M.C.S., (vice-chair-! man), Captain N. M. Hashim, the Deputy Inspector-General of Police I Administration), ths Settlement Engineer, Singapore. Municipal Engineer, tha Director of70 words
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109 1941-02-19 2 JJECAUSE of its intensely human interest, "The Biscuit Eater." now showing at the Cathay, should appeal not only to dog-lovers but to all. A puppy, picked up for destruction, is trained by a little boy 'Billy Lee) and would j eventually have won109 words
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Article43 1941-02-19 2 rHARGED with attempting to steal i a hand-bag at Reformatory Road on Feb. 3, Lee Ah Seng claimed trial in the fifth court yesterday. He was remanded to 48 hours' police custody, and the case will be mentioned next Tuesday.43 words
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Article19 1941-02-19 2 The American Consulate-General in Singapore will be closed on Saturday in commemoration of Washington's birthday an American national holiday.19 words
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Advertisement264 1941-02-19 2 I^sr JTTO EVENING PERFORMANCES T Ts p ?Lya. AtWAMBBA ALL IN TECHNICOLOR with fc^_^ Olivia 1 4.^ 1 1 11 1 Li r^3^^B Basii HUmMMB^H 1 V air Rath bone BbtbiTbli£v t» JbwHHbW, b^H BI I II I 4^ Bk Claude 1 1 KvAvJ wm matt r V a Rams264 words
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Advertisement414 1941-02-19 2 THE WOMEN" HAS GOT A NEW COMPANION PICTI K H TWO GREAT STARS TOGETHER FOR THE FIRST 8«t... JOAN CRAWFQRO .as the kind of "modem" wife you'd like It throttfe FREDKIC MARCH as the non-plussed husband who w wa tr j without benefit of liquor, to conquer a terrific pain414 words
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Advertisement76 1941-02-19 2 OPENING n A wrw* T A U to-day trim T ILIvR ms ITS SANDY AGAIN! THAT MEANS A LAUGH RIOT! aft. V^ mi SUPPORTED BY PRETTY GINO MAl >° ALSO IN THE PROGRAMME TWO INTERESTING "FIVE FACES" "WAR COMES TO LONDOjj^ I BAIUBDAI MOfllO* CAPITOL AT 11 OV. «»(K Special76 words
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103 1941-02-19 3 Willing To Sell Vessels Interned In U.S. Ports STEAMERS INCLUDE 23,000TON CONTE BIANCAMANO New York, Feb. 18. J^MERICAN interests are negotiating: for the purchase of 27 Italian vessels interned in United States ports, including: the 23,000-ton liner Conte Biancamano, according to the Washington correspondent of103 words
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26 1941-02-19 3 London. Feb. 18. rr»RADE negotiations began yesterday in J Moscow between Russia and Bulgaria, according to the German radio- ReuterReuter - 26 words
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Article184 1941-02-19 3 "INFLUENCED ISSUE OF THE WAR"— WAVELL London, Feb. 18. THE Greek newspaper Proa quotes, an interview to a Greek journalist given by Gen. Sir Archibald Wavell. Commander- n-Chief of the British j lorces in the Middle East, to a Greek journalist in which the GeneralWireless - 184 words
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108 1941-02-19 3 Most Important Event Of Present Year Ottav.a, Feb. 13. 'l l il2 rapid crystallization of 1 opinion in the United States in favour of actively assisting the democratic countries in their struggle against aggression has been the most important event of the present year/* declared the Canadian Prime Minister, Mr.Reuter - 108 words
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509 1941-02-19 3 CHIEF SIGNIFICANCE OF PACT WITH TURKEY r*u r^ Ankara, Feb. 18. THK chief significance of the Turkish-Bulgarian declaration <>f friendship, according to Turkish political circles, l that Bulgaria binds herself not to attack Turkey or Cifcce, that is to say,Reuter - 509 words
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81 1941-02-19 3 Washington, Feb.' 18. CULL responsibility was laid on German y for feeding people in Nazi-occupied countries by Mr. Stunner Welles, Under -Secretary of State, in a statement here to-day. The United States Government, he said, was taking no part in advancing Mr. HerbertReuter - 81 words
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212 1941-02-19 3 Matsuoka Gives Japanese Public A Shock London, Feb. 18. WOW Germany is moving into Japan, says the Daily Herald to-day. The Japanese Foreign Minister, Mr. Yosuke Matsucka. is obliged to announce the arrival of German technicians and as!: uublic support for the step. This, remember, is a public which hasReuter - 212 words
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164 1941-02-19 3 London, Feb. 18. AN appeal has been launched for the fourding of a woman's scholarship in aviation to commemorate Amy Johnson, lone girl pilot, v.hose flights helped to establish Dominion air routes. The appeal is sponsored by I ady Astor, Miss Pauline Gower. commandantReuter - 164 words
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103 1941-02-19 3 London. Feb. 18. A NAVAL, scholarship scheme was announced by Mr. A. K. Alexander, First Loid of the Admiralty, to-ciay. He said- that 30 scholarships would be offered to boys from secondary schools beginning irom Sept. 4. The assistance given would be dependent on the incomeReuter - 103 words
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396 1941-02-19 3 3½-Hour Raid On London: Casualties And Damage Slight A London, Feb. 18. •k on London last which lasted about three and J" hour,;, was not on a large seals ce Pt in one instance, where a JJpT 0 pe> p e were killed and inlalties were few. I^S?**^ i>i nresReuter & British Wireless - 396 words
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253 1941-02-19 3 London. Feb. 18. A CONSIDERABLE increase in German and Italian shipping losses is revealed in the latest Admiralty statement issued in London. The Germans have lest by capture, sinking and scuttling a total gross tonnage of 133.000 tons and the ItaliansReuter - 253 words
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39 1941-02-19 3 1 1 Destroyers Were Sunk At Narvik London, Feb. 18. AN echo of the naval battle of Narvik has come in the announcement that 11 German destroyers were accounted for and net nine as stated at the time.- ReuterReuter - 39 words
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107 1941-02-19 3 One Million Senussi On Britain 's Side Cairo, Feb. 18. ONE m ilion Senussi in Tripolitania, Egypt, the Sudan, Hedjaz. Palestine Syria and tru* Sahara ar? taking 1 up in? fight rn Britain's side, oeclared their leader. El Sayed Dr.s El Senu/si, n in interview w.th the J( urnal deReuter - 107 words
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52 1941-02-19 3 BELGIANS SABOTAGE NAZI PHONE LINE Ixtndon. lob. 18. riHMAN army telephone vires have < u ftl Riml ;»t Dinant. In Boliium. according to news tttMiwi In Londoo bv the Free Bd^Mi news aeency. Tlv. r of the town a:.d other leading citizens are bcinc held as I j by theReuter - 52 words
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28 1941-02-19 3 i Rome, Feb. 18. •T*HE condition of ex-King Alfonso was slightly improved this morn ing. according to the official Italian Reuter news agency.-Reuter - 28 words
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29 1941-02-19 3 Washington, Feb. 17 CONGRESS has sent to President Roosevelt for signature M!)f Mithorizmg the increa^*? of the f^dernl debt Lmit to $65,000,000,000.— ReuterReuter - 29 words
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Advertisement140 1941-02-19 3 THAT COLD Cure it with Cinnamon Quinine 50cts. MIXTT'RE 75cts. At MEDICAL HALL LTD. 3. BATTERY ROAD. Ci npxT A V LAST THREE SHOWS TO-DAY! A 1 WJ\ I 315 p>m> 6i5 p.m. 9.15 p.m. Where Everybody Goes BOX OFFICE PHONE 3400. Paramount Present THE BISCUIT EATER WITH Billy Lee140 words
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544 1941-02-19 4 The Singapore Free Press WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 1911. Thai Policy TTHE statement made by Sir Joslah Crosby, British Minister in Bangkok, in an interview on Monday that Anglo-Thai relations are "most cordial," and his denial of the "ridiculous reports" to the contrary, provides confirmation of what has become increasingly obvious544 words
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Article, Illustration2026 1941-02-19 4 JAY ALLEN - JAY ALLEN By Rabat, Morocco, p ENERAL Weygrand feels his role of delegate-general of Marshal Retain in French Africa is being purposely misrepresented. In a short but very crisp interview wUh this correspondent, the former Commander-in-Chief said that his job here is to serve France;2,026 words
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Advertisement82 1941-02-19 4 N^^L J AND ITS COT \>y BODY TOO I A BLENDED V^^\ CIGAkETTE «»«w c^*" xjf A NEW PRODUCT BY THE HOKIETORS OF V?O/ f);; j If lade in IDngland. I *^~^j^ V p.' t^rf^ip^ifwm I V) I f X H I 1 LET THE STRAITS TIMES TAKE YOUR WEDDING82 words
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Advertisement120 1941-02-19 4 gir t in Malaya NUMONT FUL-VUE rhe refinement and symmetry of Numont Pul-vue styling la evident at a glance. Here is truly handsome eyewear Each of -ne features r>elow is an added reason for selecting Numont Ful-vue for your own glasses. 1. Endpieces not attached to lenses. Numont Pul-vue construction120 words
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Article, Illustration1950 1941-02-19 5 MARY HEATHCOTT - Indian Troops Keep Good Health In Singapore MARY HEATHCOTT Free Press I Feature By -*l soUtea in Malaya looked after by government, and »ng the provisions care and welfare overseas is the i nation. wm shown over the Hospital in Tyer>mmanding officer, d the Matron. Miss is spread over a1,950 words
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322 1941-02-19 5 N.S.W. Plan To Produce Power Alcohol rIE New South Wales State Government has decided to introduce legislation to require petrol distributors to mix benzol or power alcohol with petrol in order to reduce imports of fuel supplies. This action is being taken at the request of the Commonwealth Govern ment322 words
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155 1941-02-19 5 Columnist's Ruse To Defeat Eire Restrictions J^ COLUMNIST in the Irish Times has hit on a neat wav of defeating the Eire censorship and letting his countrymen know that Irishmen are still fighting Britain's battles. Because Eire is neutral the censorship forbids mention of the name of Irishman from the155 words
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54 1941-02-19 5 MISS A. E. QUAIFE. of Clarence Street. Burwood. Sydney, has sent £1,000 to Britain's war effort fund. Miss Qualfe is a daughter of the late Dr. F. H. Quaife. of Burwood. Interviewed, Miss Quaife said: "My gift is a token of my admiration of54 words
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Advertisement8 1941-02-19 5 T> AOTE.CT yo<SX YjEcess/7^ ZSr eOL£Zs>&*/Y ST&JE£.T ■K2522J88 words
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Advertisement281 1941-02-19 5 Every dog must have his due mi important war-ct)mmunique trom the Kennel -front hot dognews Spratt's forces are iully mobilised in the East ample supplies are available your dog's daily Spran-ntaon is sale I Dogs can't do without Spratt's, for htness wins, and Spr;m\ do more good per bite than281 words
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Article, Illustration29 1941-02-19 6 A Liverpool fire engine slipped into a bomb crater when answering a call in a ■black-out. Picture shows the engine being hauled out.29 words
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323 1941-02-19 6 China's Third "LifeLine" More Important Than Burma Route THE recent admission by the Japanese Premier, Prince Konoye, in the House of Representatives, that" there 18 not a glimmer of hope for a settlement of the China affair, is hut a public acknowledgment of what intelligent Japanese lave for a long323 words
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168 1941-02-19 6 Twenty Years Neglect Being Rapidly Repaired On British Farms To-day SUCH has been the response of Britain's farmers that we may even repair the worst cf the agricul- tural neglect of the last 20 years in 20 in nthf." declared the Minister for Agriculture. Mr. R. S. Hudson, in a168 words
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559 1941-02-19 6 CLIO - CLIO Kuala Lumpur Chatter By THE other day I saw the results of a very interesting series of experiments in glass! protection which have been made here recently. In all i there were twelve, counting an untreated pane included as a control, and further559 words
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Article220 1941-02-19 6 "FASCISM is dead," says Leland Stowe, veteran U.S. war correspondent, who has returned to New York from Greece. "The truth is that the Fascist corpse Ls being supported by the Nazis. Unless strong German aid is sent soon to the Italian Army, Italy will220 words
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44 1941-02-19 6 PURCHASE of land near Rocklea (Brisbane) for a £1,000,000 ammunition factory, to employ 2500 hands was announced recently by the Minister for Munitions (Senator McßrideK He said Ipswich railway workshops would make most of the tools and gauges needed.44 words
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318 1941-02-19 6 UNANSWERED QUESTION ON WHICH DE VELOPMENTS IN PACIFIC WILL TURN THE Japanese Press, which has been warning the nation of the possibility of war, has eagerly published President Roosevelt's recent remark in Washington that he did not think a clash in the Pacific was imminent. Prominence given to Mr. Roosevelt's318 words
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Article, Illustration26 1941-02-19 6 ThP Mediterranean fleet at anchor after a period at sea. The Navy recently bombarded Genoa, without encountering any enemy ships.26 words
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153 1941-02-19 6 fHEcrewola.: which ha^ Australian p«>n scars from a nc iKlUdn bombing attack H {<m^ the Mediterra; But ship shows no mai The ship's radi< and nine of the ere Italian bombers cii a convoy bound The first bomb v cabin, killing tin Three more153 words
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502 1941-02-19 7 "Volunteers For The Duration" Achieve Fine Results CABLE FROM CANADA SiniMPore-trainecl cadets for the Royal Air uprising the first batch to proceed for advance < ,na<la have all got their wings, it is Tho will proceed to England soon. m have acquitted themselves brilliantly ial502 words
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Article, Illustration23 1941-02-19 7 AM EVACUEE CAMP dormitory just completed "somewhere in Singapore." The framework of similar dormitories could be seen in the background. Free Press picture.23 words
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280 1941-02-19 7 CHINESE WOMAN BOUND AND SERVANTS WARNED DINDING an old Chinese woman to a chair and warning the maid servants not to raise an alarm, four Hokkiens got away with $2,000 in cash and about $400 worth of jewellery from a private Chines280 words
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Article182 1941-02-19 7 Cinema Manager Convicted SOUGHT TO DEFY Tom Low. tlie ihe Empire Cinema ..'rs, tti propriethe police, v.vre Farquhabwn. acting .t of Police, in :rt yesterday. i'ty to a charge of at the Empire P Read throe months' by the ma^isMr. Farquhaxson *ho Empire m. on Jan. 4 J5, 1941, Tical182 words
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73 1941-02-19 7 ->- year-old policehed to the Straits e force, admitted In rday that he was i" the Sarawak police h he had been disim prison men t for when a charge mide a false statutory b in 1937 when police force, to the 1 had never73 words
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Article21 1941-02-19 7 E .-Rev. W. E. R. 'V Watch Tower Bible from the provisions Service (Local e has been with-21 words
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Article129 1941-02-19 7 A POLICE supervisee who returned to S ngapore from Penang en Feb. 8. and failed to notify the police of his arrival within 48 hours, was sentenced to fix months' rigorous imprisonment by the third magistrate, Mr. J. G. Rappcport, yesterday. He pleaded guilty, and129 words
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Article72 1941-02-19 7 SINGAPORE S Registrar of Marriages. Mr Harold North-Hunt, ww marked at his he use in Napier Rjad £tterday to Mr.. Gwendoline Patricia Anderson daughter of the late Mr W T wnelan and Mr*. '.Vhelan of who is the R.gis-iJTr-Of-nwal "f Statistics S.S and PM S is72 words
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1004 1941-02-19 7 Successful Working Of Wartime Control Of Engineeri ng Sto res A COMPREHENSIVE review of the working of the control of engineering stores reveals that some months before war broke out the control had been thoroughly investigated and the position at the outbreak of war was that the organization for emergency1,004 words
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375 1941-02-19 7 Bangkok, Feb. 18. "\IEWS is now being increasingly cirN culated regarding war in the Far East, parts of which touch upon Thailand. The Thai Government wishes to ttoint out that the news has no such important bearing upon the present circumstances375 words
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53 1941-02-19 7 \I7ITH effect from Feb. 17 all the ports in North Borneo except Sandakan and Jesselion will be closed to all vessels other than vessels: (a) British-owned or chartered; (b) Allied; (c) North Borneo registered; (d) Owned b\ North Borneo Fishing Company engaged in53 words
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Article313 1941-02-19 7 EURASIAN YOUTH'S STORY IN COURT A EURASIAN youth and his fiancee alleged at a preliminary inquiry in the third court yesterday, that th?y were robbed at Mount Emily on the night of Jan. 8, by four Chinese, one of whom carried a dagger. In the313 words
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Article84 1941-02-19 7 FOR failing to extinguish the lights of his shop during the A.R P. blackcut on Jan. 22, Ah Meng Kuang, a barber, was fined S2O in default three weeks' rigorous imnrisonment, by the Fifth Magistrate, Mr. L.C. Goh, yestsr- day. Admitiing the oflenoe, Menß Kuan^84 words
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Article274 1941-02-19 7 Fatal Changkol Attack By Fellow-Patient rpus rtory m huv patient o i Mental Hospital vaa rtrurk on the he^d wi.h a chanffcdl by r.njther inmat? and frro of g rracUwed rinUJ and bilateral k>bar pneumonia, was described In the Singapore Coron court yesterday during an274 words
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Advertisement410 1941-02-19 8 P.&O. and BRITISH INDIA LINES (INCORPORATED IN ENGLAND) P. Ct O. 8. N. GO'S SAILINGS. The best possible services are being maintained by Hie P. O. 8. N. Coy. from the Straits to their usual ports of call in China, India, Ceylon and the United Kingdom. Passengers are requested to410 words
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Advertisement318 1941-02-19 8 BURNS PHILP LINE (Incorporated in Australia) FOR BRISBANE, SYDNEY AND MELBOURNE via JAVA, DARWIN AND THURSDAY ISLAND. Monthly «*Umc» bf MARELI.A (7375 toos) »nd m.f MERKI'R (6.099 ions). Both vessel* arc fltied with c*btn-de-nixe single and doaMe berth cabins «wiromlnt oaths iiuunoas pub lit rooms* Shichfc Ret»rtL Ist etfese Slnraoore/Brisfcaoe318 words
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Advertisement437 1941-02-19 8 MANSFIELD CO., LTD BLUE FUNNEL Ll!^ Frequent Sailings to Unite c Kingdom. Dates guaranteed, all cargo book.ngs subject to c^' War Clauses. v nf *<*c% WESTERN AUSTRALIA THE SHORTEST SEA ROMTE AT THE CHEAPEST Regular Services to Fremantie (Perth) via by first class passenger ships. Single fare $192 (A £28)437 words
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Article1068 1941-02-19 9 SINGAPORE ZHL t3.1l me/a t» nv) ZIIPI IM mc/i (UJi ZHP3 7.W me t (41.38 UV) <ZHL. ZHPI and ZBTl). 10 am. La*u Rongengt 10.90 a.m. La«u Melayut; 11 a.m. Inoian Muslet; 11.45 aon. Hokkien muslet 12.15 pjn. Chinese Programme Summary. Variety Programmet; 12.55 pjn. Tin, Copra1,068 words
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826 1941-02-19 9 AIR CROSSWAY FOR EAST QILLI, capital of Portuguese Timor, until a few months ago one of the world's least-known spots, has had importance thrust upon it, writes J. Percival, aviation correspondent of the Sydney Morning Herald. Like Canton Island, twe years ago a neglected826 words
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650 1941-02-19 9 AMONG the new weapons of war which are now being made in I Australia, as part of the Commonwealth's huge armament programme, are the world's most 'modern type of land mines. Hundreds of thousands cf these small but deadly obstacles, designed to impede650 words
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289 1941-02-19 9 Salvation Army's Work For Raid Victims In U.K. MALAYAN HELP APPRECIATED nature of the pood work that U being done lor Service men and air raid victims in London by the Salvation Army there is indicated .n a cable received by Lieut-Col. H. A. Lord, head .of the organization in289 words
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67 1941-02-19 9 ALLEGED OFFENCE UNDER BLACK-OUT RU LES I—,1 JF W. WRIGHT appeared on a Mh u mons charge in the Singapore firth court yesterday, lor on < to have been committed -out repula ions on Jan The etuu led to extinguish 1 rur indoor li at a flat in Street, at67 words
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143 1941-02-19 9 DAILY PUK tS (I BRENT Oct«Dec. 33»4 34 Tone of Marlcet. Dull 1 L« f>e«t Cablf: London Spot Saeet 12 11 ltd. per Ib. N^v York Spot Sheet US cU? M% per Ib. Feb. IK, 12 o'ckK-fc n*on No. IX RSS Spot Inam ,>c\ No143 words
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Advertisement351 1941-02-19 9 PUBLIC NOTICES. THE STRAITS TRADING .COMPANY. LttHTED <Incorpor«««i I. U» Bttrt. Settlements) Notice Is hereby elren that By Order of the Board, T HIOOINBOTTOM, Ocean Building, Secretary. Singapore. Feb. 15, 1941. McALISTER COMPANY LIMITED Notice Is hereby given that nn IhiiSfi^ 11 dec i are<i Payable to the 27M94? n351 words
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Advertisement39 1941-02-19 9 PATERSON SIMONS CO., LTD. (Incorporateo to gngxaadt CASTLE LINE LANCASHIRE SHIPPING CO ITU. (Incorporate* m EneiaM) FOR NEW YORK, BOSTON, BALTIMORE (Via Panama Canal) SAILINGS AS OPPORTUNITY OFFERS BEN LINE (Incorporates ir. OJL.i FOR LONDON SAILINGS AS OPPORTUNITY OFFERS39 words
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Miscellaneous147 1941-02-19 9 Post Office Mail List I Mails close at the General Post Office as follows: TO-DAY Aden surface 1 p.m. Ceylon surface 11 a.m. Egypt surface 1 p.m. India surface 1 p.m. Indo-China surface 9 a.m. j avm air 10.30 a.m. Medan"..' Ham. Palembang surface 9 a.m. air 10.30 a.m. TO-MORROW147 words
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Article, Illustration44 1941-02-19 10 v.«i MMn Madwn to an easy victory from Pymble in tin-, opening rac« •»n Saturday, the final day of the SinTapore Turf Club's Spring raoe meeting. Madam paid $70. the highest ai.idcnd uf the mcctin-.— Free FTC3S picture.44 words
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Article823 1941-02-19 10 DARBY MUNRO'S LICENCE REVOKED Australia's Leading Jockey For Several Years rjARBY MUNRO, Australia's foremost jockey, had his licence to ride in races revoked by the A. J. C« committee yesterday, writes n correspondent in the Daily Telegraph of Feb. a Questioned concerning the period of Munro's suspension, the A. J.823 words
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Article, Illustration150 1941-02-19 10 Philadelphia, Feb. 13. JOE LOUIS successfully defended **his world heavyweight title for the fourteenth time when he knocked out Gus Dora/io, "local hope," in the .second round of a 15-round contest. This was the first heavyweight title fight held in Philadelphia since T unney150 words
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225 1941-02-19 10 Sime Darby 3: Strai s Times 1 pOMBINTNG well, Sime Darby beat the Straits Times by three goals to one in a Business Houses' League soccer match played at the J.CSJI. ground yesterday The game was interesting and keenly contested in the first half.225 words
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Article382 1941-02-19 10 Score Seven-One Victory At Anson Road Stadium Traction Co 7: Cold Storage 1. DLAYING fine football, the Traction Company beat the Ccld Storage by seven goal- to one at th2 Anson Road stadium yesterday. It was one of the best Business Houses' League games seen this season.382 words
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285 1941-02-19 10 Hongkong and Shanghai Bank 6; < HOMINATING exchanges by means of some clever ft Y and superior play, the Hongkong and Shanghai Z tot the A.P.C by six go.fc to thre* in l\\ Business Houses League soccer fixture at the s H n yesterday.285 words
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Article22 1941-02-19 10 SOCCER: 8.H.L.: Ford Sports Club vs. G.E.C., stadium; Guthries vs. Charterer! Bank, Fraser and Neave ground. TENNIS: Y.M.C.A. tournament.22 words
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Article368 1941-02-19 10 Amateur Boxing Card For Saturday HOEW AND COLLINS MATCHED AGAIN rpilE Happy World stadium will be the Mecca of all local amateur boxing fans and Services units on Saturday when the Singapore Amateur Boxing Association stages one of its best programmes in aid of The War Fund. Of special interest368 words
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Article141 1941-02-19 10 HPHE Sykes Badminton Party, playing 1 on the home court last Sunday, beat the Makepeace B.P. by the odd game in seven. The sides were well matched as the scores below indicate. Results players mentioned first. were Jeffrey Chan beat Max Lange 15 5, 15 9; John141 words
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Article81 1941-02-19 10 T>HE following have been selected to 1 play water-polo for the Y.M.C.A versus the R.A.F. Seletar at c ~!etar at 5 p.m. on Saturday: First team: Tan Kwan Seng, Loh Heng Kee, Lee Fong Lim, Chia Kok Leong, Lim Cheng Siong, Wong Fatt Llm, Kwik Sam York. Second81 words
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Article, Illustration34 1941-02-19 10 The third annual round the -island ejett race ii c Sunday. This picture shows, from lei. to right the f i Chin Swee, the winner, R. Shield. M ~rH. and 11. <{„,!34 words
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Article111 1941-02-19 10 ALL BLUES BEAT STARDUST B.P. FRIENDLY between the Ail B'ues BP Stardust BP vaj Blues* court on Satmrdaj ai a win for the All B i to two. Results. All Btm were: Julian de Souz.. paiam < 13 13» 5-4. Souza lost to Tan Cheol K o—s, < 13—13) 2111 words