The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 21 May 1941
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Title Section20 1941-05-21 1 LATE SINGAPORE EDITION The Singapore Free Press AND DAILY NEWS NO. I*UIJ ESTD. 1835. WEDNESDAY, MAY 21, 1941. 5 CENTS20 words
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321 1941-05-21 1 Serious Battle Begun Churchill SITUATION IN HAND," PRIME MINISTER ASSURES COMMONS London, May 20. for Crete, headquarters of the King: his Government, has begun. Prime Minister, Mr. Winston Churchill, the House of Commons to-day that 1,500 lit*p- wearing M«l Zealand battle-dress landed the early hoursReuter; United Press - 321 words
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Article141 1941-05-21 1 London. May 10. THE Prime Minister. Mr. Winston Churchill, was asked seven! questions in the House of Commons tc-day about the arrival of RudoU Hess in Scotland, the reasons for his flight from Germany and his treatment in thfta country. Mr. Churchill said he wsls notReuter - 141 words
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85 1941-05-21 1 Hitler's Eyes Op Dakar, Not Gibraltar London, May 20. WHILE public interest is centred on German action in Syria, Iraq and Turkey, diplomats here have veceived information that Adm. Darlan, Vichy Vice-Premier, is discussing with the Germans the future of Dakar and Casablanca. The same report emphasizes that Dakar, notUnited Press - 85 words
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491 1941-05-21 1 Premier's High Tribute To Indian Divisions REVIEW OF WAR IN AFRICA London, May 20. D E VIEWING Imperial operations in the African theatres of war, the Prime Minister, Mr. Churchill, said in the House of Commons to-day that with the capture of Amba Alagi by British forces and the surrenderReuter - 491 words
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Article36 1941-05-21 1 London. May ?0. THE British auxiliary vess»l Camito < 6.833 tons) has been sunk, according to an Admiralty communique issued to-day. It is not staged how or where the vessel was sunk United PressUnited Press - 36 words
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Article33 1941-05-21 1 London, May -0. MR. R. A. BUTLER, Under-Secretary for Foreign Affairs, to-day gave a luncheon in honour Qf the Thai Minister in London and Flight-Lieutenant Khittasanga. son of the Thai Prime Minister. ReuterReuter - 33 words
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310 1941-05-21 1 Cairo, May 20. THE United States consulate at Alexandria has had information that the Egyptian steamer Zamzam, which had been officially reported missing and presumed lost, has been reported safe, says United Press. The present whereabouts of the ship is not known.Reuter; United Press - 310 words
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390 1941-05-21 1 "Kurds Will Join Struggle" Cairo, May 20. THERE is a probability of an internal uprising in Iraq against Rashid Ali, rebel pro- Axis premier, according to reports reaching here. "The Kurds will rise as one man against those who have so shamefullyReuter - 390 words
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260 1941-05-21 1 Cairo, Ma.v 20. rOMBINED operations by land and air forces with operating from Habbaniyah ha<e resulted in the capture by British forces of Fallujah. important bridgehead across the Euohvates linking Habbaniyah with Baghdad. Fallujah was being held by some of the Iraqi forces whoReuter - 260 words
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Article37 1941-05-21 1 lianj. May !0 PSE B»'«ii -h consul-;:* neral nt Beirut. Mr. Ilavard. has bffrii recalled and wiil leave Beirut M soon as r>o*«sihle, it is learned lrom the Palest ine-S>rian frontier. ReuterReuter - 37 words
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32 1941-05-21 1 Axis Report Of Iraqi Invasion Of Trans jordan I. Million. May !0. THERE is no confirmation in London of an Axis report that Trans jordanin has heon invadrd bv Irani rebels ReuterReuter - 32 words
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108 1941-05-21 1 AS Adm. Da nan, Vicay Vice -Premier, resumed the technical negotiations In Paris this morning regarding The reduction of the cost of the Nazi at -nv of occupation and the return of (lie northern French provinces, the Foreign Minister's propaganda office reaffirmed the108 words
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Article54 1941-05-21 1 f ■nunqkiiK, May 'ii> THE air raid alarm was in foC€C M live hours ending at 230 p.:r. I It was reoorted that 90 J bombers raided west Schechuuu including Chengta, Suiiu and Lucho* The raiders passed in the vicinity ot Chungking keeping the capitals residents hungry Curing theUnited Press - 54 words
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Article19 1941-05-21 1 Tun don. May :o MR. WINSTON CHURCHILL. Prim<Minister, was received in audience by the Kin? and Queen to-dav ReuterReuter - 19 words
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Advertisement107 1941-05-21 1 new! !n- E TH.NG DIFFERENT! *JI P S Y -^^FUL COLOHS I RAFFLES HOTEL TH &t" DINNER DANCE (iator«al)B p.m. t» Mittnigbt BUSTER MAGGIE "inner S;;. w Non-diners Sl.Ofl LUNCH IN THE BALLROOM GRILL ORCHESTRAL CONCERT by RAFFLES ORCHESTRA SU-MOAY EVENING IN THE PALM COURT ""UTARY BAND CONCERT 8.30 to107 words
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Advertisement61 1941-05-21 1 RANI c ARE DESIGNED FOR SMARTNESS AND COMFORT J 1 SEA VIEW HOTEL TO-NIGHT THURSDAY SATURDAY SPECIAL DINNER-DANCE CABARET ENTERTAINMENT PROVIDED BY MARLENE STARR CUBAN DANCER IN GLAMOROUS EXOTIC DANCES DINNER $3.— Non-Diners $1.- Inel. Tax THE ROTARY CLUB OF SINGAPORE MEETS TO-DAY AT 1 P.M. AT THE ADftLPHI UOTKI,61 words
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Advertisement185 1941-05-21 2 7T/E MQSF HEROIC SAGA OF ADVENTURE EVER FILMED! OPENING TO-DAY AI UAMRDA AT 3.15, 6.15 and 9.15 p. m. Ml»nMlTl^l%^% JL^B rAllißA.Nrib, r tf^llfcdi "GREEN HELL" ifl^^P^^H^B^H^^^ffr GEORGE SANDERS, J KL' I^L JOHN HOWARD, KilK^i p4 ■r r \#j \i nil k |H^H^^9^^^^^Jf^Eß GEORGE BANCROFT B^^^^V^oP<^^BpV^^H iml VINCENT PRICE Hrfil185 words
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Advertisement67 1941-05-21 2 t^BBBr Bb x IUT C* Tl7\F VT v>. w jj r gfßf \^rw SpPv /N cninuD n The FUNNIEST PICTURE IN YEARS: YOU WONT HAVE A GHOST OF A CHANCE! As the gorgeous "ghost" goes to town! 17* ''**^vO D TIP P w JohiTBARRYMORE fx ■,:•■<■ >^'**:vi MIDNIGHT PREMIERE SATURDAY67 words
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Advertisement179 1941-05-21 2 W. G. M.'s SIXTH SUCCESSIVE HIT! ANOTHER TRIUMPH FOR bOIHU A WARD WINNER SPENCER ft u "Tracy Scores in a Great Picture film Production" Tim( Ctipitoft DAIL Ia 3 6 Where you always know there's a Darn (;<hhJ shou i «VllC TtHV^ -"^n "P C!NESOIIRI Qtft "THE PICTURE SHOULD NOT179 words
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380 1941-05-21 3 g e ported U.S. Plan Said fo Have Raised Latin American Objections REPORTS PERSIST OF VITAL MESSAGE TO' CONGRESS Washington, May 20. ,<a(;RKn> > more than like 'y to receive a document jpt gravity on the 'Vtate of the nation 9 from President'sReuter; United Press - 380 words
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87 1941-05-21 3 Roosevelt About To Take Decisive Step" Sikorski i wu. Hay 20. .El T and lie about they are >:otical deci- Polish Prime uider-in-Chief. < newspaperii >\i> recent Slates and nd lo tho on. He r;.v Tor Mr nation in vorld ireedom. that as a re- .inned forces u;e i this87 words
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Article44 1941-05-21 3 >J ilu "a, '> li aenlohp *as n by the >-day after she formation" •~i y.".\ the cl. ;he ImmiI, because Ms to find any irlllins to Importation ;ve and •ibouts and held for I >- mi aliened a GerFntz Weideral at San44 words
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Article44 1941-05-21 3 ondon. M*j *f. -i«'u. German ilriair. last night Raiders were rsbut bombs were SI including disM An«lia and •'i wcru damaged. a^t Angiia. •'<! without even V M Greenwich :-Mnaused tn the r«- niay now be > a C Sur^ropji was also <■ .J Neville"* Court.—44 words
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Article167 1941-05-21 3 New York. May 20. A tour-point programme to aid in the deience cf the Western Hemisphere through foreign trade policies was advocated by Mr. Nelson A. Rockefeller. Administration spokesman and Co-ordinator of Commercial and Cultural Relations between the American Republics. Addressing a World Trade luncheon whichUnited Press - 167 words
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58 1941-05-21 3 "Will Oppose Seizure Of Martinique," Assert Nazis London, May 20 CEIZURE of Martinique by the United States will be strenuously opposed, stated the German controlled Paris radio announcer to-day. He added that the citadel -port de France" containing sold of the Bank of France would be blown up sooner thanReuter - 58 words
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213 1941-05-21 3 Milch On "Great Damage To Nazi Factories" London, May 20. OPEAKING in place of Goering at an A.R.P. rally in Berlin, Gen. Milch, inspector-general of the German Air FosCe, stated, according to the German radio: "You all stand in a common front line and you all fight for the sameReuter - 213 words
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256 1941-05-21 3 London, May 20. REPORTS from Syria state that an increasing number of Frenchmen is disgusted with the Vichy Government's surrender to Ger"i^Free French agency report states that the French commander of base at Damascus was supported by other officers in refusing GermanReuter; United Press - 256 words
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Article203 1941-05-21 3 London, May St. ICELAND'S complete independence and severance of her union with J)enmark was proclaimed by the Icelandic Alting (Parliament) last Friday, says Lahti (Finland) radio. The former Icelandic Minister to Copenhagen, M. Sweinn Bjocrnson, has been made the first Rf^ent of the Icelandic Republic. TheReuter - 203 words
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76 1941-05-21 3 Cairo, May 20. THE New Zealand Prime Minister. Mr. Peter Fraser, to-day reviewed New Zealand divisional troops in Egypt afterwards visiting the camps and conversing with many men individually. It was the first review since the men's return Irom Greece and Mr Fraser saidReuter - 76 words
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Article209 1941-05-21 3 Lair*. May 20. THF enemy attack on Crete is a feature of to-day's R.A.F. communique which says enemy aircraft carried out a sustained attack throughout yesterday on aerodromes in Crete. The hospital at Canea was bombed and machine- punned and some casualties caused to the hospital staff. LaterReuter - 209 words
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255 1941-05-21 3 London, May 20. "'THE French in Syria seem to be doing all in their power to collaborate with and make way for the Germans," declared the correspondent of the Columbia Broadcasting system in a talk from Ankara last night. "They haveReuter - 255 words
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151 1941-05-21 3 Germans To Take Over Control Of Spain Soon FORMER WAR MINISTER ON NEW CABINET CHANGES Madrid, May 20. THE Spanish Cabinet was reshuffled to-day, an act interpreted by some as meaning the time is close at hand when the Germans will take over control of Spain. "These changes come a^United Press - 151 words
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143 1941-05-21 3 Conscription For Northern Ireland Belfast, May 20. pONSCRIPTION is to be imposed in Northern Ireland and the Government's decision to do so will be announced shortly by the Prime Minister, Mr. J. M. Andrews. Northern Ireland was omitted from the scope of the Conscription Act imposed in Britain in 1939Reuter - 143 words
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Article14 1941-05-21 3 THE Iranian Minister of Finance has 1 resigned. accordin g to the Antara ReuterReuter - 14 words
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267 1941-05-21 3 At The Cinema NOTHING can portray more graphically than "So Ends Our Night." which opened at the Cathay yesterday, what life for the non-Aryan would be like in a Nari-dominat ed world. The picture tell« the story ol refugees whose countries the Nazis267 words
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Article24 1941-05-21 3 The annual general meeting of the RamakrLshna Mission. Singapore, which was to have been held yesterday has boon postponed to Sunday at 10 &.m.24 words
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Advertisement175 1941-05-21 3 RED PALM OIL contains considerable quantities of Vitamin A. may '•<• used as a cooking oil or as a medicine. Prevents Influenza, Coughs and Colds. Product of Malaya per SO cents, bottle. MEDICAL HALL LTD. 3. BATTERY ROAD. UNFORGETTABLE! ERICH MARIA REMARQUE, who wrote "All Quiet on the Western P'ront"175 words
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647 1941-05-21 4 The Singapore Free Pres WEDNESDAY, MAY 21, 1941. A Great Campaign Y^ITH the fall of the great fortress of Amba-Alagi and the surrender of the Duke of Aosta, the Italian Viceroy and commander-in-chief, I the liberation of Abyssinia is virtually complete. In the space of 12 weeks the British Imperial647 words
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Article, Illustration1029 1941-05-21 4 Sir Archibald Hura - How Allies Replace Ships Sunk By Enemy Sir Archibald Hura By In this article, the writer, who was the author of the official history of the merchant navy during the Great War. deals with Britain's shipping programme in the present war. He says that apar: from the United States. Canada.Bernard Seaman - 1,029 words
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Article48 1941-05-21 4 THE U-boaJ--832 worth Great Britain India took 20.9 > double th< The aver;, sets sent to ing end. £6.93 duties and radio sets out homes and Br now aiming at pr Set esptv South Afrio market to Ind "V. £lOO.OOO wort! component bou year48 words
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Advertisement91 1941-05-21 4 \o make a proper GIMLET S\ a-- 0 0 n but //,p LIME i%A^| B lp juice '^ny^ti BBB^jßgyr^Hrmsßni^fJßr^TßßW^-BByzH bT^^bbMb^^bß M^^^ |P,^yW JH W- "^^pi^^^B^^jßaßLl^Bßß^BC^^Bß] I Players NO 'Z Virginia j <J Cigarettes J^Bj fr* fi J'i S&HW V^Bfl lv I^B p ~^BB» mentis, 7 «r '*^^Br Br w^r «-3k91 words
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Article, Illustration1511 1941-05-21 5 MARY HEATHCOTT - Le Mayeur's Exhibition: Polok Amid Paintings Of Her Native Bali MARY HEATHCOTT Free Press Feature Bv flowers set in pale .c^een fronds mple offeringsair at the opening year's exhibition theY.W.CA. ■z:rl who is the .:ion of many of .v made them .:ed two to Lady .rrived to open Attractive? ::.^cu!tFree Press - 1,511 words
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238 1941-05-21 5 Britain 's Four Fashion Shows For S. America IN response to a demand from South America the Department of Overseas Trade announces that the London Fashion Collection, which was on view in Buenos Aires and Rio de Janeiro on St. George's Day, will be displayed in Montevideo and Sao Paulo238 words
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Advertisement130 1941-05-21 5 taffy enjoy yourself and help a good cause tor first-class entertainment don't fail to SEE YOURSELF" Singapore has not had such fun in years! 1 s*Ea 4 very good evenings entertainment first rate items one oj the gayest and opular with the big audience show is packed with humour. Just130 words
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Advertisement161 1941-05-21 5 CZ) #~/®n llllllllllllliipiiH HAVE ENGLISH JAM^m\\#^ FOR TEA TO-DAY five your family and guests thlf nigh quality jam. I NSIST ON CHIVERS JAMS CMIViRS SONS LTD« TMi ORCWARO FACTORY. HISTON. CAUSRiOGi. iM«* Tr> a/so Chiters' Olde Eng/ish MnnwnUdr, Canned Fruits ami Wceiabl«4. Aeents- V. R. VICK CO, iiONG KONG BANK161 words
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Article, Illustration460 1941-05-21 6 fpHE Royal Army Service Corps was first organized in a form resembling the present, about 150 years ago. It has changed its name on several occasions The Royal Waggoners Land Transport Corps, Military Train, Commissariat and Transport Corps, Army Service Corps, and finally,460 words
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Advertisement21 1941-05-21 6 THBOUOH TH€ FCOO&nt^ l^ f* john dear j do w/sH^^^rßKKi^^^w^^^^^EF£EEprY^^^ anv So OEW^3SE^PJSJSFE/J^^rT£^ L lIAJ^fl M IT aUARDS AOAINST NiaHT IV-21 words
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Article102 1941-05-21 7 nor O»n Correspond*™* 'kLu 1 anipur. May 20. l3 ,un.pur insist, where P K ~k thrre uere strikes on Zm i»nl> one estate has ,he labour situation *£?s hoiirh >n Selangor and ***Z*r* ho were summoned IH* n th > p.»lur are now being u withdrawn.102 words
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248 1941-05-21 7 a -the English cry important the central executive com- t £e in Communist tf Nfe Koh Hin x months' rigornt, fined $450. or. -xo months' rigorous LSnmeiu and recommended for ££ent by Mr. W. D. Carew. xird magistrate, yesterday. was convicted JlE~i member248 words
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Article44 1941-05-21 7 v branch of the T*»*Vrtotic Fund and consigned to T secretary of such branch and VtiMiKi to be intended exclusively •M»\J! P 1 en ?aged in the pre•heir families in any theatres *«t a»L i exem P^ti from payment of M Malay States. notification44 words
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71 1941-05-21 7 THE grey elephant statue in front of the old Singapore Supreme Court has been the victim of a practical joker who has given it a coat of green paint. The monument was presented by King Chulalongkorn of Siam on the occasion of one of his71 words
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Article300 1941-05-21 7 YOUTH ON CHARGE OF BEING COMMUNIST "THE Special Branch said I was 1 guilty, and so I pleaded guilty to being a member of the Malayan Communist Party but I am not a member," declared 20-year-old Ngo Khi Sin in the Singapore third court yesterday. "I300 words
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157 1941-05-21 7 A RESOLUTION that the Straits Settlements (Singapore) Association "views with concern the apparent tendency to restrict membership of Government bodies, advisory and other committees, to a comparatively limited and narrow coterie of civilians" will be proposed by Mr. D. Robertson when the Association holds its157 words
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585 1941-05-21 7 I -ESE brandishing a chopamok m Chinatown on H*2™« of M:ir 12 and severely four persons-one of them i proprietor who has m hospital-it was stated .^f Seng, a salesman, in '^apore coroner's court yesproprietcr, 41-year- *■■> sustained a deep a585 words
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Article229 1941-05-21 7 INTO CORRUPTION Terms Of Reference Now Published ,HE Del Tufo Commission appointed to inquire into in C rr r7>.V°"i X Si J? ga P° re h ad >ts first sitting yesterday w-,1 t a Chamber of the Government offices. Evidence was taken in camera. It is understood229 words
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207 1941-05-21 7 IN case Malaya should become involv- ed in hcstilities resulting in deaths of, or serious injuries to, members of the civilian population, those people who wish to facilitate their identification in such an event should get metal identification discs m.ide. it is suggested in official quar:rrv.207 words
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27 1941-05-21 7 J^HE Competent Authority for Oil Fuel and Lubricants, S.S. and F.M.S, advises that the basic petrol ration for June will be unchanged.27 words
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Article595 1941-05-21 7 "Meets A Definite Want" Says Officer AS many Australian troops as could be comfortably accommodated on the verandah of the Victoria Memorial Hall yesterday attended the opening of Singapore's Anzac Club, which Group Captain R. J. Brownell, R:A.A.F., described as "meeting a definite want" for the Australian595 words
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Article146 1941-05-21 7 RULES for the trial of persons charged with war offences have been published in the F.M.S. Government Gazette. Proceedings in respect of such offences may be taken in "the appropriate Court In the State having jurisdiction in the place where the person accused is146 words
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Article41 1941-05-21 7 I'eshawar, May 18. AN earthquake was felt here shortly after three o'clock this morning. The shock was of moderate intensity. It was also felt In Rawalpindi. No loss of life or damage to property is reported.41 words
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Article24 1941-05-21 7 Mr. B. B. Tunold will speak on "Ships and Shipping" at to-day's luncheon meeting of the Rotary Club of Singapore at the Adelphi Hotel.24 words
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475 1941-05-21 7 New Cemetery For Members Of All Religions CINGAPORE'S new burial ground in Choa Chu Kang Road, designed for all religious sects, will probably not be brought into use for several years yet, but important regulations concerning interments in it are to be considered by the Municipal Commissioners. Among the principles475 words
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Article122 1941-05-21 7 WHAT they called a "joyrider what the magistrate termed a "very foolish act," and what according to the law was a "theft," cost twa soldiers, Gecrge Hill, 26, and Victor Harbert, 22 a fine of $150, or a month's rigorous imprisonment, each y&sterday. The fine122 words
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Article44 1941-05-21 7 ST. Andrew's Old Boys' Association will hold a dance at the Adelphi Hotel Roof Garden on May 31. The Sambodians will be in attendance and there will be an extension until 2 a.m. Tickets are obtainable from Robinson and Co. Ltd.44 words
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Advertisement392 1941-05-21 7 H-M-V 7-VALVE TROPICAL RADIOGRAM MODEL 1O 3 2 A. C. MAINS The imposing design of the cabinet is finished in walnut figured in front, and Si might-grained lid and sides with a darker base. The loudspeaker grill covered by wire mesh is finished with antique bronze. PRICE $550.00 AGENTS SERVICE392 words
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Advertisement395 1941-05-21 8 P. O. and BRITISH INDIA LINES (INCORPORATED CN ENGLAND) P <5c O. S. N. CO'S SAILINGS. The b€et possible services are being maintained by 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 requested395 words
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Advertisement296 1941-05-21 8 BURNS PHILP LINE (IncorDoratea in Australia) FOR BRISBANE. SYDNEY ANO MELBOURNE via JAVA, DARWIN AND THURSDAY ISLAND. Monthly sailings by s.s MARELLA (7.373 tons* and m? YIERKfR (6.0*0 tons) Both vessel* are fitted CaMn-de-t«e stoff* and double berth cabins swlmmlne baths. talari*** public rooms Single Return. Ist cUst Sftitffapore.HrlVttiie and296 words
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Advertisement389 1941-05-21 8 MANSFIELD CO., LTD BLUE FUNNEL LINE Frequent Sailings to United Kingdom Oat* guaranteed, all cargo bookings subject to Co War Clauses. lrt WESTERN AUSTRALIA THE SHORTEST SEA ROUTE AT THE CHEAPEST r Regular Services to Fremantto (Perth y|i by first class passenger shipSingle fare $192 (A £28 Frequent connection by389 words
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Article156 1941-05-21 9 rE Malay ail Miners' Boaiber Fund reached $778,399.31 last Thursday, as shown in the latest list issued by the Controlling Cc«nmittee. Previously acknowledged $762,928.31; Tongkah Compound N. L. $5,000: Tongkah Compound No. 2 N.L. $5,000; Mr. Lam Chong 5*00; Mr. Llm Seng $500; Mr. Wong Thai156 words
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668 1941-05-21 9 Dutch Foreign Minister Has No Anxiety About "Australia's War Sense" (From Our Own Correspondent) Sydney, May 16. "CINCE this war is not a loosely connected series of fights in various parts of the globe, but one and the same struggle everywhere, we must help one another to the best of668 words
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321 1941-05-21 9 20 LABOURERS IN UNLAWFUL ASSEMBLY (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, May 19. /CHARGES of being members of an unlawful assembly on May 12 at Banting were preferred against 28 Tamil labourers who appeared before Mr. G. L. Howe, first magistrate, to-day. Out of this number, 20 were convicted on321 words
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131 1941-05-21 9 Shanghai, May 20. TK) fill their almost empty coffers, Nazi authorities in Germany have introduced more drastic measures against the Jews with a view to increasing revenue, according to a member of the latest batch of GermanJewish emigres arriving in Shanghai. Among other things heReuter - 131 words
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49 1941-05-21 9 Chungking, May 20. BRIG. -GEN. Claggert, Commander-in-Chief of the United States Army Air Corps in the Philippines, who is at present in Chungking, denied any knowledge of a report that American volunteers were coming to China to join the air force. ReuterReuter - 49 words
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Article310 1941-05-21 9 MOBILIZATION OF FREE CIVILIANS Washington, May 20. PRESIDENT Roosevelt to-day created an Office for Civilian Defence which will mobilize civilians for H:m? Defence us thoroughly as the Office for Production Management is mobilizing factories and machines New York's Mayor Florello Laguardia is expected to be namedUnited Press - 310 words
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72 1941-05-21 9 FAMOUS U.S. PUBLISH ER COMING TO SINGAPORE Chungking, m.»< MR. HENRY LUCE, publ^ner vl the American magazines Life and Time Mrs. Lure v.ill probably leave Chunßku^ morrow or on Thursday for the United 3lat< s via Rangoon and Singapore. They are making arrangements With tiie British authorities for an aeroplaneReuter - 72 words
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Article33 1941-05-21 9 Madrid, May ZO. AN agreement was .signed between Spain and the Vatican 10-day. satisfactorily settling all pending questions between the two governments, it was announced here. United PressUnited Press - 33 words
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Article1146 1941-05-21 9 Mac - Garrison Sports Notes. Mac By THE Manchester over the week--1 end resumed their inter-company matches after the rains had completely ruined the grounds, postponing most of the games last week. There were some interesting games, particularly the one between "A" Coy. and H.Q. In this game H.Q. fielded a weak1,146 words
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Advertisement378 1941-05-21 9 p tknoers M IM<IPALITY Tender^. nO v invited for the -«d*rs or services For Municipal Tenders v" Mi Chlorine for the dard High Pressure it e of Closing. 4 41 •ions etc. to Hospital, Deposit $50>. noon J'.me 3. W. W. DUNCAN. -pal Secretary. "^TIONS VACANT J^vTTmOA WASTING x% a378 words
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Advertisement380 1941-05-21 9 NoticeOf Appeal By Crown ALLEGATIONS OF CORRUPTION "I HAVE seen the Deputy Public th a t P h^ eCUt r and X am instructed that he has already taken the course of an appeal in Iyer's case- I am further instructed to ask for a notu ponement in this particular380 words
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Miscellaneous88 1941-05-21 9 POST OFFICE MAIL LIST Mails close at the General Post Office as follows TO-DAY Java air 10.30 a.m. Medan air 11 ajn. Palcmbang air 10.30 ajn. TO-MORROW Australia air 4 p.m. Java air 9 a.m. 4 p.m. W&m Zealand air 4 p.m. Palembang air 9 a.m. ARRIVALS Mails from Great88 words
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Miscellaneous604 1941-05-21 9 Broadcasting TODAY SINGAPORE ZHL I£3S kc |SSi m.) ZHPI 9.69 me s (30.96 m.) (ZIIP2 6.175 me s 48.58 in. ZHP3 7.25 mc/s (41.38 m.) ZUL, ZHPI, ZHP2 ZHP3 10 a.m. Lagu Extrat: 10.30 a.m. Malay Hawaiian songs*; 11 a.m. Indian music; 11.45 a.m. Hokkien musicf; 12.15 p.m. Chinese programme604 words
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Miscellaneous136 1941-05-21 9 Garrison Diary To-morrow. Tombola, K.A.F. No. 1. Area Sergeants' Mess. Whist drives at Alexandra and R.A. (Changi) Sergeants' Messes, and at Presbyterian Services Club. Concert at Talbot House Club. Thursday. Whist drive, Fort Canning Juniors' Mess (8.0) Tombola at R.r. (Changi) Juniors' Mess. (8.0). Dance at Talbot House Club. Friday.136 words
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Article552 1941-05-21 10 Anti-Aircraft Gunners Beaten Five-Two Malays 5; R.A. (A.A.) 2. [MEETING comparatively mild opposition, the Malays l scored two goals in the first half and three in the second to beat the R.A. (A.A.) by five goals to two in a fir*t division league soccer552 words
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Article35 1941-05-21 10 yHE women's golf match between the 1 Rjyal Singapore Gclf Club and the Island Golf Club, played at Bukil Timah last Friday, was won by the R.S.G.C. by 41 points to 27.35 words
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543 1941-05-21 10 Fine Exhibition Of Rugger ByAustralians QUEENSLAND BEAT NEW SOUTH WALES 'From Our Own Correspondent) Seremban. May 18. FAR exceeding expectations, two teams of A. IF. players, stationed in two different towns in Malaya., fjave a very fine exhibition when the •Queensland Heavy Artillery XV" defeated the "New South Wales Infantry543 words
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184 1941-05-21 10 Entries Close On June 10 THK Selangor Tun Clubs Summer 1 1941 meeting will be held at Kuala Lumpur on Saturday. June 81, Wednesday. June 25. and Saturday, June 28. according to the oYicial programme issued by the club. Th? entr.es will close at noon184 words
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220 1941-05-21 10 Wiiid'.Tei!* 1; Custom* 1 goals were shared by the Wan- derers and the Customs in a second division »b> league soccer match played a,t the Singapore Harbour Board ground yesterday. After even exchanges in the first five minutes the Wanderers got the measure of their220 words
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Article327 1941-05-21 10 COUR nighis of good boxing arc 1 promised at the Happy World covered stadium on May 26, 27, 28 and 30, when the annual Tolley Cup competition will be held to decide Singapore's champion boxing unit. Though only live teams have entered the tcurnament, the Tads.327 words
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Article24 1941-05-21 10 TENGAH WIN 3— l IN a soccer match played at Alexandra Barracks yesterday, the Rji.F 'Tengah) beat the R.A.3.C by three goals to one.24 words
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Article13 1941-05-21 10 THE Mam*: one goal to nil ifiigue soccer mi ISn yesterdr13 words
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Article, Illustration40 1941-05-21 10 picture. A phase of play in the first division league soccer match at Anson Road stadium on Tuesday in which the Chinese Athletic Association beat the Manchester Regiment by three goals to nil. Free PressFree Press - 40 words
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708 1941-05-21 10 Yesterday's T ennis Results TWO 'evergreens*' of Malayan championships fought out in grand style the men's singles final of the S.C.C. spring lawn tennis tournament yesterday and provided a handful of spectators with a splendid exhibition of firstclass play. The two players were708 words
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963 1941-05-21 10 PERAK TURF CLUB'S JUNE MEETING A GOOD entry of 166 horses and ponies k n received for the Perak Turf Clubs June m Jr wiU be held on Saturday, May Monday j^ Wednesday, June A y and Safin-day, June 7." Th963 words
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Page 10 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous49 1941-05-21 10 To-day's Sports Events SOCCER. S.A.F.A. League, >erond division (b), S.C.F.A. vs Sultan, F. and N.; .I.C.S.A. vs Fort Canning, J.C.S.A.; E.H.1.., Oversea -Chinese Bank vs. Fords, Anson Road stadium. TENXIS: S.C.C. men's doubles final and distribution of prizes, S.C.R.C. and Y.M.C.A. tournaments. CRICKET: Y.M.C.A. vs Coast Regiment, Y.M.C A.49 words
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