The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 13 May 1941
1941-05-13
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Title Section20 1941-05-13 1 LATE SINGAPORE EDITION The Singapore Free Press And Daily News NO. 1b,30b. ESTD. 1835. TUESDAY, MAY 33, mil. S CENTS20 words
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135 1941-05-13 1 Reported Demand To Vichy I' or Use Of Railway Line From Occupied Zone "Inadequate For Big-Scale Transport 1 London, May 12. THE Germans are reported to be pre«f*tftg the Vichy Government for permission to use the Pau-Sarai^ossa railway to convey German troops toReuter - 135 words
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Article36 1941-05-13 1 Oiusltag V* (in Maj B I Buj radio durinc the p^i v ilaii> trans.il.n'*st entirely list msht a rtference to RttMi Ali. and |k»B«H«9 merely to tlihff t hf n.nuiiique. ...p.n. IM »^>" canunsurcessfol ReuterReuter - 36 words
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Article98 1941-05-13 1 NEW NAVAL SHELLING OF BENGHAZI? Axis Admissions Do Not Coincide !<>•! M:iy 12. ind Gerrtbei naval nDlhing: I >nd i to cai Bator- v Briu osrt.r j d^crib- nique from n Cairo. n mechaoslderable :;g casualprisoners. •ontinues the patrols yesterday .sing tactics and :ank. Important lVo^ross In A!)v>sinia u sReuter - 98 words
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247 1941-05-13 1 Urged To Give Britain Use Of Returne Bases NEVILLE CHAMBERLAIN'S GESTURE RECALLED New York, May 12. AN appeal for the use by Uritain of Irish naval bases is made by Professor Francis MacMahon, formerly president of the American Catholic Philosophical Association, in an ooen letter to Mr. Eamon de Valera,Reuter - 247 words
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Article, Illustration361 1941-05-13 1 Hamburg A nd Bremen Get New Battering London, May 12. A HEAVY weight of high explosives and incendiaries was dropped on Hamburg and Bremen jin raids by the R.A.F. last night, it is officially announced in London. The raids were carried out in very ?ord weather, and in each caseReuter - 361 words
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Article29 1941-05-13 1 London, May 12. IT is revealed that during Saturdays raid on London Czechoslovak night fighters destroyed six German aircraft. Three were destroyed by one pilot ReuterReuter - 29 words
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Article, Illustration148 1941-05-13 1 Chiang's Plea For Early Effective Aid •TOWERS CAN THEN LEAVE JAPAN TO CHINA" Chungking, May 12. pARLY and effective assistance from the United States would mean the quick defeat of Japan, declared Gen. Chiang Kai-shek, -peaking at a farewell dinner in honour of Mr. Nelson Johnson, retiring United States Ambassador,Reuter - 148 words
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192 1941-05-13 1 Commons Has Replica Debate Chamber London, May 12. HPHE extensive damage done to the House of Commons will make necessary the use of the replica of the Chamber, which has existed elsewhere for some time past and which has actually been used on a number of occasions for full meetingsReuter - 192 words
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57 1941-05-13 1 Sydney, May VI. MR. John Curtin, Australian Labour leader, has suggested the appointment of a commander-in-chlef. military, naval and air, in Australia similar to the post held up by Air Chief Marshal Sir Robert Brooke Popham, C-in-C, Far East. The suggestion mayReuter - 57 words
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95 1941-05-13 1 Madrid, May 12. FOLLOWING his recent far-reach- ing administrative changes. Gen. Franco to-day issued a number of decrees making changes in high army posts. These include the appointment of Gen. Ascencio Cabanillas, hitherto I High Commissioner to Spanish Morocco, to be chief ofReuter - 95 words
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97 1941-05-13 1 London. May. 12. GEN Sosnkowski, Polish deputy Prime Minister, was ser'ouslv wounded during Saturday's big air raid on London. Gen Sosnkowski was walking with some companions to a friend's flat but instead of entering immediately remained outside in the street to watch theReuter - 97 words
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Article50 1941-05-13 1 New York, May VI. 'T'HE German army in Serbia is con- ducting a systematic campaign of looting and confiscation of homes and property of Serbians and foreigners ana American legation seals placed on British property have been violated according to a message to the New York Times from Budapest. ReuterReuter - 50 words
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Article60 1941-05-13 1 Ottawa, May 12. "WE need about 32,000 rmn in the next two months," declared Col. J. L. Ralston, Defence Minister, in a broadcast recruiting appeal to-day Mr. Coldwell, acting leader of the Co-operative Commonwealth Federation in the House of Commons, announced that over 900 internees brought to Canada from BritainReuter - 60 words
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Article, Illustration51 1941-05-13 1 London, May 12. RUDOUF Hess, Hirer's deputy, has not been heard of since he took off from Augsburg in an aeroplane on Saturday, states the German radio. It is thought that Hess either met with an accident or deliberately fell out of the machine, the German announcer added. ReuterReuter - 51 words
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Advertisement96 1941-05-13 1 B!G!A TEA 0& rHF FRESHNESS i>D ULAORANa OF Htt iU 1AH OARDEN. PBEH TO YOUR HOME RAFFLES HOTEL_ TO-NIGHT DANCE <»nf°rnial> *P m mWni ht fife, BUSTER MAGGIE FEATURING "LA CONGA" "inner $:j.uo Non-diners ?I.U" s ">*» T.if. o t.».- lunch in THE BALLROOM GRILL 2** l( :001.. Rijstt»fel served96 words
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Advertisement6 1941-05-13 1 House of Commons damage Page three.6 words
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Advertisement74 1941-05-13 1 THERE (S NO BETTER TEA THAN BIGIA TEA GROWN IN MALAYA SEAVIEW HOTEL BALL-ROOM PERFECTLY AIRCON DITION'ED BY SEABREEZFS TO-NIGHT WEDNESDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY SPKCIAL DINNER DANCE DINNER "ANCt INFORMAL NO ADMISSION CHAKGL MUSIC BY HELLER'S BAND ADELPHI GRILL vvnttnei you require ugnt reiresticienta or an elaborate meal tne ADELPHI GRILL74 words
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319 1941-05-13 2 CHAMBER - Chinese Military Mission Now In Singapore CHAMBER DINNER TO-NIGHT BY THE Chinese military miS3ion, headed by Gen. Shang Chen, which is on a visit to Singapcr?, will be entertained by the president and vice-president of the Chinese Chamber of Ccmmerc?, Mr. Heah Wing Chew, and Mr. Tan Lark Sye, respectively,319 words
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121 1941-05-13 2 Q. K. NAIR was ii<quitttd m the fifth court yesterday by Mr. L. C. Goh. the magistrate, on charges of cheating and criminal breach of trust, Mr. Goh remarking that he did not place much reliance on the evidence of the prosecution witnesses. The121 words
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Article223 1941-05-13 2 THIRTEEN -YEAR -OLD Prince Sailoog and 18-year-old Princess (Marlcne) Paphavadi. the two children of Mahadevi and the late Sawbwa of Kengtung in the Shan States of Burma passed through Singapore by air yesterday evening on their way to Australia to further their education. The Prince is223 words
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Article108 1941-05-13 2 WHO SANK THE SAMPANS Shanghai, May 12. A CATEGORICAL denial of a report prominently carried by the Shanghai Evening Post yesterday regarding the sinking of more than 100 sampans in Soochow Creek by the Japanese navy, was issued by a Japanese naval spokesman, who described it as '-entirely without foundation."Reuter - 108 words
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136 1941-05-13 2 London, May 11. THE PLIGHT of Sweden under the "influence" of Germany is strikingly illustrated by figures from a reliable source snowing that the import of coke into Sweden has declined by 300.000 tons so far this year compared with the previous year.. Itic foodBritish Wireless - 136 words
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59 1941-05-13 2 Hanoi, May 12. CAYING that he was "very much pleased" with the conclusion of the FrancoJapanese economic agreement and the signing of the French Indo-China-Thailand peace treaty, Vice-Admiral Jean Decoux, Governor-General of French Indo-Chlna, told the Press that the pacts laid the foundation for theEastern News - 59 words
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Article80 1941-05-13 2 QVER 60 members of the Arab community v in Singapore were present at the Airport yesterday evening to welcome 17-year-old Syed Ibrahim Alkaff. the son of Syed Mohamed Alkaff of Alkaff and Co., who arrived back by air from Hadaramay, Aden. Toklo, May 12. JJEAR-ADM K. Hiraf>>:a80 words
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Article16 1941-05-13 2 SUEZ CANAI ZONE RAIDED AGAIN CNTMY aircraf I Canal znnr t 1 according to tin I16 words
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536 1941-05-13 3 Nazis Lose 13 Raiders In New Widespread Attacks On Britain London, May 12. that eight enemy aircraft were destroyed l Britain in last night's enemy air raids on Britain, \F. nitfht fighters and four by anti-aircraft -ire. In addition, five more were shot down before dark yesterday when they attemptedReuter - 536 words
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93 1941-05-13 3 Britain Capable Of Greater Mechanization Than Germany London, May 12. al« will never win IT war We must beat them 3 Britain's tank chief. Martfl. Commander poured Corps, in an .urtel stressed the .ing a big scale Saturday in which tffc wul have to be A nd in this BritainReuter - 93 words
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Article38 1941-05-13 3 Argentine Opposes New Orders" Burn as Aires. May 12. Wrders which are j iberty. human dignity d Dr. de Alvear. Argentine Republic the Liberal Party, on the the 107th an- ol the song as nal anthem.— I ReuterReuter - 38 words
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49 1941-05-13 3 London, May 13. ABZK ii— unit 1 1 i In Egypt have sent Iwp of Greece a message v n and admlrmoo. aad th- <e^ble faith In flnal thanki irom Crete. King j Greece will rise pla-e among the rid from violence. ReuterReuter - 49 words
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Article20 1941-05-13 3 London, May 12. i Iraqi wireless, Nezih j envoy in Ankara, j oloneuH* his stav in Turkey for 48 ReuterReuter - 20 words
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Article58 1941-05-13 3 Cairo. May 12. row radio U>t ni-ht s»uxrply i^ufd \hr aUfttaii of the rebel parK^shid vii. Iraqi usurper, lakan r, pi)1 t v brftad» x >t f>r Rumania, the I -tated to have described "imtrtiinrnts of foreign powers." uiderNtood that no reply has f rom Rashid Ali toReuter - 58 words
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Article33 1941-05-13 3 Washington. May 1?. |*«U Rfxysr^rlt is "feeling fine* Wllii from the While i still weak from the effects mmth trouble, the Prt-si-»rll r mu-h to-day to receive Primr >Lni,ler. Mr. R. G. ReuterReuter - 33 words
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Article88 1941-05-13 3 Cairo, May 12. JIK °n Benghazi, where ships ■"*'u and three large fires mole, were made yesterday, r '«i^h R. K communique th.ee German planes and 4 P«ane were set on fire, while |gjr*» direri hits were obtained on north, west of the Undine al«» raided. the landing frroand. onReuter - 88 words
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Article82 1941-05-13 3 New York, May 12. THHE New York Times to-day ex- pressed the view that the war j might be won in the air. It says that the British people are able to take terrific punishment from the air because? they know that theirReuter - 82 words
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108 1941-05-13 3 London, May 11. PLANS are being prepared to speed up still further the loading and unloading of ships in British ports. In Liverpool, Glasgow and Manchester these plans are known to be already in operation. Dockers are guaranteed a regular wage and regularReuter - 108 words
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125 1941-05-13 3 Soviet Praise For New R.A.F. Machines London, May 12. A WRITER in the Red Star, orjfan of the Russian Army, states that what advantage German raiders gained during the short summer nights for having bases near to Britain is partly offset by the greatly increased bomb loads of the newReuter - 125 words
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291 1941-05-13 3 Soviet Iraq: Diplomatic Relations Established Moscow, May 12. T'HE establishment of diplomatic relations with Iraq by the Soviet Union is announced by the Tass agency. The agency says this follows a proposal by the Iraq Government on May 3, which was received via the Soviet embassy in Ankara. The TassReuter - 291 words
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112 1941-05-13 3 Prominent Muslim Condemns Iraq's Rebel Premier Delhi, May 11. A PROMINENT Indian Muslim, in a statement issued to-day. draws attention to the fact thai Kashid All's coup in Iraq is regarded with strong disapproval by all Muslim countries, especially by the signatories of the Four Power Middle Eastern Pact, betterWireless - 112 words
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45 1941-05-13 3 London, May 12. AN official communique issued in Bombay says that most of the British women and children evacuated from Iraq have now arrived there safely. They number 80 women and 70 children, most of them very young. ReuterReuter - 45 words
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327 1941-05-13 3 London, May 12. HTHE diversity of the duties under--1 taken by London's police force following air raids is mentioned in a report by the Commissioner, Sir Philip Game. He says: -If rescue parties are not about, they dig people out of their wreckedBritish Wireless - 327 words
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344 1941-05-13 3 Churchill Inspects Bombed House Of Commons DEBATING CHAMBER MASS OF TWISTED GIRDERS London, May 12. THE Prime Minister, Mr. Winston Churchill, accompanied by Lord Beaverbrook, Minister of State, and Lord Reading, Minister of Works and Buildings, to-day examined the ruins of the debating chamber of the House of Common?. Mr.Reuter - 344 words
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83 1941-05-13 3 Australian Probe Into Tokio Reports (Free Press Special Cable) Sydney, May 12. TPHE Federal Government has requested Sir John Latham, Australian Minister to Japan, to report on the correctness or otherwise of Press reports from Tokio of Japanese moves towards ending the China war and holding in abeyance of the83 words
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101 1941-05-13 3 London, May 12. •pHE president of the Polish Republic, M. W. Raczkiewicz, has written to Mr. Winston Churchill thanking him for his broadcast to the Polish people or. May 3. M. Racziiiewicz says that She inspiring words Mr. Churchill addressed to the Polish people in theirReuter - 101 words
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Article37 1941-05-13 3 (Free Press Special Cable) Sydney, May 12. Fis understood that the Federal Government has approved an exchange of Ministers between Australia and China. The name of the Australian Minister has not been announced yet.37 words
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112 1941-05-13 3 Hull Urges Unrestricted Use Of Ships Washington, May 12. UR. Cordell Hull, Secretary of m State, in a letter to the Senate Commerce Committee, urges there shall be no restrictions on the use of foreign ships taken over by the United States. Rear-Adm. Emery Land, chairman of the United StatesReuter - 112 words
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51 1941-05-13 3 Cairo, May 12. EMIR Abdullah of Transjordan personally has denied the 'pernicious rumours" that he was shot by his son during a quarrel over Iraq. The Emir is in excellent health. The rumours are ascribed in Trans jordan circles here to "hostile propa- gandists.'Reuter - 51 words
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64 1941-05-13 3 Sydney, May 12. (Free Press Special Cable) rpHE New South Wales elections have 1 resulted in a sweeping Labour I victory Labour taking 11 seats from the United Australian Party, three from the Communist Praty and four seats created by the re-distribution of electoral boundaries.64 words
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Advertisement228 1941-05-13 3 POLAROID DAY GLASSES See how this new scientific li;ht control stops reflected glare and protects your eyes as no other sun glass can protect them. They give you the view without the glare. Medical Hall Ltd. 3. Battery Road LIVE LAUGH LOVE with this happy company in their wandering tent228 words
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610 1941-05-13 4 The Singapore Free Press TUESDAY, MAY 13, 1943. The Indies The Pacific "THE Netherlands Foreign Minister, Dr. E. N. van Kleffens and the Colonial Minister, Mr. J. M. Welter, have just concluded what appears to have been a most important and fruitful visit to the Netherlands Indies. This, the first!610 words
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Article, Illustration55 1941-05-13 4 "Arc you sura youvJe cleared everybody out of The. buildinA m turned off tfie uiater, pot The fire-hose and sand in Itie safe and locked all "Hie doors and u/mdou>s .Yes?. Then u>e can £>o aojay To the country feeling uje've done our bYT to sav^ "tH« old ah um55 words
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1106 1941-05-13 4 Japanese Are Among World's Worst Colonizers By A Special Correspondent THE objectives for which the Japanese have been lighting for three*and-a-half years in China in connection with what has been euphemistically de- scribed as 4 *the China Incident*' have varied from year to year, i and almost from month to1,106 words
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Advertisement297 1941-05-13 4 lo make a proper GIMLET By Special appointment Established 1872. £!**!>«£ **t%i-^ \+*r?f NEWEST DESIGNS IN DIAMOND JEWELLERY Necklaces Bracelets Brooches Rings Clip Watches. (Incorporated in Ceyttmj SINGAPORE IPOH PENANG. I I PASSENGER A FREIGHT SERVICE SINGAPORE TO NEW YORK AND BOSTON VL\ PENAKG, COLOMBO. BOMBAY AND CAPE OF GOOD297 words
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Advertisement119 1941-05-13 4 First in Malaya NUMONT FUL-VUE rhe rennement and symmetry ol Numont Pul-vue styling is evident at a glance. Here is truly nandsome eyewear Each of ine features oelow is an added reason for selecting Numont Ful-vue for vour own glasses. 1. Endpieces not attached to lenses. Numont Ful-vue construction eliminates119 words
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Miscellaneous28 1941-05-13 4 Bluey <c Cur ley I 1 1 hit rr- r i— n»i i i, MJ1J ME WlOTtaQ. Mjjf 6000 LOCK 1b m LETS W»*K T& ftl6HT L^ PONlE^28 words
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Article, Illustration1733 1941-05-13 5 MARY HEATHCOTT - Airmen Entertain Local Magicians With Lively Concert MARY HEATHCOTT Free Press Feature By lalian night" at H ii-e on Sun- a cabaret was artistes from ration and others I party brought uid and the I ere interspers- dancing. about 150 people pre- IIC was P. O. H ;cied the eccen-1,733 words
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Article470 1941-05-13 5 /*\NE would hardly believe it, but Indian mannequin parades have been actually held in Calcutta. Last year, there was one at the Y.W.C.A. and this year, during the time of the Carnival, there was another and both were successful! It was indeed a most refreshing470 words
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237 1941-05-13 5 "AS sea -power presses inexorably with every month that passes, I have no doubt that, in no time. President Roosevelt and Mr. Churchill will begin to have more to say about the future of the world than Hitler and Mussolini," declared the British Minister237 words
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Advertisement25 1941-05-13 5 A >ER LARGE TUBE $1- floes nor u.. gum. noiding the hau by assisting the hau waves ifTe So/e Agent*. WfTON LABORATORIES LTD. Kuala Lompot25 words
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Advertisement43 1941-05-13 5 Elizabeth Arden urges you to cleanse oftener in hot weather with the feathery Cleansing Cream and use Ardena Skin Tonic freely to keep cool and fresh. It la as stimulating as a cool breeze TELEPHONE No. 6115 mrnvwapn jl PO LTD., Battery Road43 words
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800 1941-05-13 6 IF Hitler launches an early attack on Gibraltar, it will not be entirely a matter of choice. Blasting a way through the Balkans has broken no blockade for the Axis. The spectacular success against little Greece and a small Imperial800 words
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111 1941-05-13 6 A PACIFIC Copra Marketing Board will shortly be established with headquarters in Sydney, the Minister !n Charge of External Territories, Mr. Collins, announced recently. The Governments of Australia, New Zealand, and Fiji and the Western Pacific High Commissioner will be represented on the board.111 words
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Article81 1941-05-13 6 OEATTLE Police disclosed recently *-> that they had discovered a plot by criminal elements and saboteurs to close down the Boeing bomber plant and Todd shipyards. Arrest of all suspicious persons on sight, for investigation, has been ordered. The Chief of Police. William Sears, told Pressmen he81 words
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79 1941-05-13 6 "Japan Russia To Dominate India" 44 JAPAN has no claim upon Australia, whose population is white and with whom we are glad to live in peace." Mr. Toshiro Shiratori, Japan's Foreign Oflice adviser and spokesman for the extremist element in the Diet, is reported to have said. He addecL that79 words
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219 1941-05-13 6 "Effort That Would Break Nazi Machine" OIR Alexander Roger, Chair- man of the British Ministry of Supply Mission to India, recently declared that, if the war position became worse, the eastern group of countries, of which Australia was a key member, would contribute heavily towards that last line of defence219 words
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Article, Illustration40 1941-05-13 6 ATS girls in the traditional working kit of the "gunners' they displace, and which is necessary for safety on the range, are seen busy at their instruments, supervised by an A.T.S. officer who, incidentally, holds a University degree of science,.40 words
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720 1941-05-13 6 "MO one would be surprised if the Prime Minister again sought fresh blood for the Cabinet from outside Parliament," declared The Times, in a recent article discussing the Empire War Cabinet. 'This might come from the Dominions "Mr. R. G. Menzies,720 words
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547 1941-05-13 6 United States Rapidly Moving Toward All-Out Participation In War ALTHOUGH the importance of President I> nouncement that neutrality patrol vessel? forth operate "as far into the inters of th(V V uld k might be necessary," is only now beginning some American newspapers are impatient at th f *V out" convoying547 words
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242 1941-05-13 6 Strange Story Of Sydney Street Attack ADMITTED to Sydney Hos- pital one night recently, Frederick McGrory, 31. of Clarence Street, Campsie, told police that he was assaulted by one of two men whom he heard talking German in the street. McGrory's right leg was paralyzed and doctors discovered a small242 words
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Article39 1941-05-13 6 |7 MIL Ludwig. the noted German author, has volunteered his services without pay. and has been appointed by the Treasury to assist the war savings campaign. Ludwig will speak and write particularly to German Americans.39 words
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26 1941-05-13 6 NO gen war Powers is likt Recommend; In Engl: certain s< ri er*. bat have come The ma:: ■gnenetu26 words
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Article40 1941-05-13 6 AW indu follow t Labour iMi "It nv,: industrial n building oi con he declared "I ielK'Vt is equal to cr» "But I! be the prim tionary chai "Wealth n slums, pcetervi the great publi own barn 140 words
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Advertisement151 1941-05-13 6 IMPORTANT NOTICE ijb 3k Rg fig are closing their Retail Shop and Showrooms :it < Stocks must be cleared by 25th May regardless FURNITURE WILL BE MADE TO ORDER ONLY Jll ftS 111I 11 4 GENERAL lil ILDING OONI I Hp mm I we specialise in Interior work <>t :iil151 words
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513 1941-05-13 7 Military And Police jyiobile Units Active DOUBLE SPREADS TO N.S.: jIANY ARRESTS MADE Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, May 12. patroLs were extremely in the Kuala Selan^or, Kuala Klang districts, where the Indian estate lion has taken a serious turn. Armoured an tl> patrolling513 words
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Article, Illustration40 1941-05-13 7 Mr. J. M. Welter, the Netherlands Minister for Colonies, who, with Dr. van KlefTens, the Foreign Minister, was expected in Sydney yesterday for informal talks with Commonwealth Ministers. This picture was taken in Ryswyk Palace, Batavia.40 words
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Article62 1941-05-13 7 o>cx'*rinc in HcC vour s will the itckl of the rial unless they I hey may sit red .nr.i by Mr. tiled b> Mr. L. fifth nuieistra.c. I ;at?meT.t t:n iv Philips. •^V reply o M Uc would I mipoe- Philips B !a t *eek.62 words
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48 1941-05-13 7 d I umpnr NftJ i y ral Indian I met this ent to the the preK K BenK I akshumejab regard to Klanf and ring of the tesntnt is racial Gppu.:ed the Agent India. Mr. S tions to the Press eorre--:.i yesterday.48 words
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616 1941-05-13 7 From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, May It. A BATTALION of Indian troops with an armoured car unit and detach- rr.ents of the signal corps of the F.MS.i Volunteer Force have been sent to the Klang district following labour disturbances over the week-end.616 words
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125 1941-05-13 7 (From Our Own Correspondent) Seremban, May 12. A. SIMPSON, a European planter of Bukit Untonf Estate, Port Dickson district, was to-day fined $400 by the Seretnban magistrate. Mr. J A. Faith, on a charge of driv. ing his car under the influence of alcohol at125 words
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Article65 1941-05-13 7 MISS PATRICIA DUFFY, an Australian actress who volunteered as an ambulance driver in London, arrived in Singapore by j air yesterday en route to India to marry Lieut. A G Bruce of the Gurkha Rifles. Miss DufTy has done ten years' work on the stage, in65 words
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375 1941-05-13 7 EUROPEAN DRAUGHTSMAN CAUTIONED DISCHARGED Theft Committed In Law, But Not Serious, Says Magistrate ACTING under Section 183 of the Criminal Procedure Code, Mr. L. C. Goh, Singapore lifth police maristrslte, yesterday cautioned and discharged Casper Heinrich Balke, European draughtsman formerly employed by Hume Pipe (Far East) Ltd., on a charge375 words
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120 1941-05-13 7 SO that ricksha pullers who are no longer physically fit for their s^renucus form of labour may be prevented from plying for hire, a suggestion was m?de and recently discussed by the Singapore Municipal Commissioners that all pullers should be licensed. At a committee120 words
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251 1941-05-13 7 Applications Invited From Straits-Born RECRUITS for the Chinese company of the Singapore Volunteer Corps are wanted. Manv Chinese Straits- corn youths who have in the past sought in vain i to join the volunteers and so help actively in Malaya's war effort, welcome the latest251 words
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Article331 1941-05-13 7 Special Committee Is Appointed To Inquire Into Corruption Here TWO UNOFFICIALS TO SERVE ON NEW BODY THE Colony Government has appointed a special commit Uo •to investigate corruption in Singapore generally. ThHr inquiries will almost certainly be conducted in camera. Chairman of the commiitee is Mr. If. V. dd Ttifo,331 words
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Article246 1941-05-13 7 INCIDENT AT KATHI'S HOUSE UOW a s.ru-zic in a Lathis hous- ir. 11 Radio Mas ended 121 a young Indian joeing fatally stabbed shortly before his marriage ceremony was described ,at the Singapore Assizes before Mr 1 Justice Worley and a sneeial jury teraay, during the246 words
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Article152 1941-05-13 7 NEW CONSUL-GENERAL IN SYDNEY TT;iE Japanese C osuUte <!ney announrod the appointment of Mr. Itcuo Gctj as Concul-GenenU for ''Japan in «u:rs kn t) Mr. Ak.\vm:\. s w!r recently left Sydney on hi, return j Tokio. Mr. Got-, who is 13, rerf i^e 1 I ipan? dinl^mjtic service in 1922.152 words
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Article45 1941-05-13 7 D A PROPOSAL to site an open-air cinema in a lorong off Geyiang was di-app-oved by th^ Singapore Municin pal Commissioners at a comirrttee e m.ctlng. The committed decided that I the loc?tion was unsuitable and would n create nrw trafTic prcbiems.45 words
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Article36 1941-05-13 7 n I Members of the Lotus Club. Singapore will e pive a farewell party to Mesdames S. C. d Cloho. *ho are leaving for India shortly, at 1 B Raffles Quay, at 5 pin. oo Saturday.36 words
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Advertisement401 1941-05-13 8 P. O. and BRITISH INDIA LINES (INCORPORATED CN ENGLAND) P 6c O. S. N. CO'S SAILINGS. The best possible services are being maintained bv The P. 0. S. N. Coy. from the Straits to their usual ports of call in China, India, Ceylon and the United Kingdom. Passengers are requested401 words
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Advertisement366 1941-05-13 8 I ->-■ n^?^ a fg ANO ENJOY SCENIC CANADA I FAST THROUGH AIR CONDITIONED TRAINS DAILY •THROUQH SOO MICK* OF MAJCBTIC MOUNTAIN SCtNWIY, THE CANADIAN HOOKIES, THEN TORONTO FOR A SIDE TRIP I TO NIAGARA FALLS ANO MONTREAL ANO QUCBSO, FRENCH I ST-CAICINO CITIES OF EASTERN CANADA. YOU WILL ENJOY366 words
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Advertisement478 1941-05-13 8 proaacasting TO-DAY BSfS SINGAPORE C 3 W s 5 p Co n Feast." Oli ZHL 1,338 kc/t (225 m.| Cavendisli Thr* ZHPI 969 nc/i (3«.9b m.) pm c (ZHP2 6,175 tnc/« 48.M m.) O'Honn^ ZHP3 7.25 mc/i 141.38 m.l Great 10 a.m. rangosr; 10.30 a.m. Kronchong^. Mariners aSST' > 11478 words
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Article2028 1941-05-13 9 MAC - In The Garrison MAC BY IN a wici'mM mw«ch pia>eu ai Seletar last Wednesday, "A" section of the Depot beat Q section by two goals to one. Although M A" section won the game by the odd goal, the result was hardly a true indication of the play and possibly2,028 words
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Article123 1941-05-13 9 To-night: Whist i*riies it R.A. (Changi) Married Tamilies Club and Nee Soon Sergeants Mess. Wednesday: Tombola, R.A.F. No. 1 Area Sereeants Mess: Whist Drives at Alexandra and R.A. (Changi) Serjeants Mess at Presbyterian Services Club, (8). Thursday: Whist Drive, Fort Canning Juniors Mess; Tombola, R.E. (Changi) Juniors (8).123 words
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698 1941-05-13 9 Said To Have Got $30 From Proprietor Of Sundry Store TAN EWE CHEE, stated to be an AnsisUnt Supervisor *of Customs, and Tan Yew Leng, stated to be a Revenue Officer, were on trial in the Criminal District Court yesterday on a charge of having698 words
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148 1941-05-13 9 E. P. SWANN who died 1 at the General Hospital was a very old resident of Malaya After some years in India ne came to Singapore about 190. r > and MM for a short period with John Litile and Co. In148 words
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Article229 1941-05-13 9 A WHIST drive was held in the Patient*' recieation room at the Military Hospital, Alexandra, for the entertainment of convalescent patient', last Thursday. A stage ha> already been built there, as a gift by Daeng Mukka bin Palamai of the Arah Barv/sawan Opera Company. The purpose229 words
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94 1941-05-13 9 AN ORDER will shortly be made requiring the registration of wholesale purchase* of "Regulated Poods," says a communique issued by the Pood Controller, Malaya. This order Is similar to the Rice Registration of Sales and Purchases) Order whi-h has been in force in Singapore for the94 words
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Advertisement283 1941-05-13 9 SSl!! edjn!Rl!££^ DEATH Sen parsed away 1941 at hiS n 2 fIRNDBBS Ml sirfPALITY Triult R. nvned ißi the; r services For; nal Tenders lortM for thci June 30, 1042. ion, jinc io., i-:.:h Piesuve Cluing. 4 Of om tloc'si tc. for Closing. I ncan. rcUry. RESIDENCE SMIM6IUM V RGCHUIE283 words
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Advertisement293 1941-05-13 9 PUBLIC NOTICES. NOTICE. All persons having claims against the estates of the undermentioned are to forward same to the Commanding Officer R.A.F. Station Sembawang on or bclore 12 noon Wednesday, May 21. Flight-Lieutenant A. R. Stevenson! Flying Officer A. H. Brewin F.ying Officer G. D. Robmion Sergeant F. S. Gildea.293 words
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Advertisement171 1941-05-13 9 I Order delicious I I Ice Cream for your next I I "Social". ..order it this I I convenient and money I I saving way I Rayaym Organisers of social functions will find ordering mJ ■lilM eir lce cream by the gallon both eronomical and convenient. For instance, one gallon171 words
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Miscellaneous183 1941-05-13 9 POST OFFICE MAIL LIST Mails close at the General Post Office as follows TO-DAY Indo-China air 9.30 a.m. TO-MORROW Java air 10.30 a.m. Medan air 11 a.m. Palembang air 10.30 ajn. ARRIVAL Mails, from Java (air) general delivery 8.15 a.m. to-day. Mails from Java and Sumatra (air) general delivery 1.40183 words
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550 1941-05-13 10 Campbell Excels As Leader Of The Attack FERGUSON PROMINENT IN GOAL FOR LOSERS R.A.F 1 S.R.C 0. TAKING the field with Campbell leading the attack, the R.A.F. gained full points at the expense of the SJLC at Ansm Koad stadium yesterday, nettinof four Koa's550 words
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397 1941-05-13 10 LAWN TENNIS RESULTS Men's Open Final At S.C.C. To-day VE^TERDAY'S results and tics for today in the lawn tennis tournaments at the S.C.C.. S C.R.C and Y.M I. A. are as follow >: Only two tie6 were played at the S.C.C. Results were: Mixed doubles: Mr. and Mrs. de Hamilton397 words
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212 1941-05-13 10 IN a cricket match played at Woodsville on j Sunday. St. Andrew's Old Boys drew with the Coast Regiment. Scores: COAST REGIMENT Sgt. McCarthy b M. Armstrong 3 Lt Treadgoli b Sullivan 2 I/Bdr. Maltby b Sullivan 0 Capt. Barber not out212 words
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Article67 1941-05-13 10 DESULTS in the Clerical Union open cham- I pionship billiards tournament areLim Chuan Geok beat W. F. Gomes by 300 145; Ooh Guan Chuah beat F Hakata wo; Ix)w Hock Kiat beat P. Domlruro bv I 300—284: Tan Bock Llm beat Gan Hock Kee br 300— 1M; Ooh Guan Chuah67 words
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218 1941-05-13 10 DLAYING two friendly matches last week, Brinkmann Sports Club scored further victories by beating the Harbour Board J.S.C. by 6 games to 1 and the Bramtoco by 7 games to 2. "Following were the results against the S.H.B. J.S.C. t, Brinkmann 's players mentioned firsts:218 words
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Article102 1941-05-13 10 TUE Corinthians and Air Head--1 quarters shared points in the second divi ion ib> of the S.A F.A Leagu? at the Naval Base yesterday, each side scoring once. Pla: ing at the Naval Base in the second division <a> yesterday. RAF Tengah) b^at the Royal Navy by102 words
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Article74 1941-05-13 10 New York, May 12. MH. Warren Wright's Whirlaway, winner of the Kentucky Derby the previous week-end, won the valuable Preaknes^ Stakes at Pimlico, Ballimore, beating K'ns Cjlc by five lengths with Our Bocts two lengths behind, third. Whirlaway, rid fen by Eddie Arciro, is the sonReuter - 74 words
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496 1941-05-13 10 (Frcm Our Own Correspondent) Pemng:, May 12. THE following are the weights for all 1 eight races here on Wednesday, the second day of the Penang Turf Club's Spring race meeting. Horses, class 2. div. 3, 6 furlongs Servus 9.00 Miss Zipp 8.09 Harlowe496 words
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Article, Illustration48 1941-05-13 10 The American Association baseball team, whfch won its open ng day leagu? game on Sunday against the Canarians- Front r3\v, leit to riffht Lnrson, Silver^t?in, Thompson, Clutter; SdeM row, left tj ngat, Holcombe, Camp Drager Dunwiddie Manager Kenneth C. Patton, Cullings, Stevens, Dyas and Druiding.48 words
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518 1941-05-13 10 R.A.S.C. Hold Y.M.CA. To One-All Draw In League ERRORS IN FRONT OF GOAL SPOIL GOOD GAME Y.M.C.A I; R.A.S.C L THE many and repeated errors of both sets of forwards *in front of goal spoiled what would otherwise have been an interesting soeeer match at Prince Edward Road yesterday when518 words
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129 1941-05-13 10 THE Pasir Panjang Rovers will celebrate their third anniversary on Saturday and Sunday at Mr. Chia Keng Thye's bungalow Gl3, Bedok. Members and guests are requested to assemble at the club at 2.30 pm on May 17 for free transport. In connection with the celebrations,129 words
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Article109 1941-05-13 10 From Our Own Correspondent I Taipin?, May 9. TAIPING Club men's golf medal for May was won by E. L. Russell (15 with a rc-tt score of 68. The qualifying round for the 1940-41 Captain's prize was incorporated in the* Medal and the following qualified: E. L. Russell109 words
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Article68 1941-05-13 10 TWENTY-FOUR cards uere tak.n out 1 r Kcppel G. C. May Med^l < bogey t which n suited in a win for I. J. Smith, all square. The next three best KOCM were: T. a' Boucher 1 down. Major L. E. C. D:xv: down and G. Oorkburu68 words
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Article100 1941-05-13 10 GORDONS TAKE HONOURS Chinese j^, beaten 4.?* Chinese Athl,uf iB to v sion of the sA F **!?> ing when he fcUrwing a move, Boon K from clo« 2 sever... QOU r Inaccurate g Soon C\ manv shoctin^ Midwjv Garden cei.in:a tpect: This infused Tncmpson turned n?at centre Sporadic p..100 words
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50 1941-05-13 10 ANNUAL EX-SERVICES GOLF COMPETITION THE rnnual Ex -Services' Singapore brc Singapore G?r clay May L8 The ccmpetitA have served In H 4 v been awarded Condi* about i fee si. f< and eompetit I "inos ei? the club hou Entry itaf v.ith entrmna •oon a* pi hon. treasur L.S.A U50 words
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