The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 27 May 1941
1941-05-27
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Title Section17 1941-05-27 1 LATE SINGAPORE EDITION 1 The Singapore Free Press NO. 16,318. ESTD. 18S5. TUESDAY, MAY 27, 1941. CENTS17 words
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Article, Illustration529 1941-05-27 1 Severe Fighting Going On In West Of Crete SEVERAL HUNDRED GERMANS ARE MADE PRISONERS < airo, May 26. rrtr ia> r^P or e J three hours without Hbius there are also signs that the Germans lining *ln>rt of parachute troops, cables Reuter. Th,. 0 thoReuter; United Press - 529 words
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149 1941-05-27 1 Italians Lose Four Divisions In Abyssinia THOUSANDS MORE PRISONERS AT SODDU Cairo, May 26. |*O-DAY'S Cairo communique states that as a result of fighting m Abyssinia four Italian divisions have ceased to exist, reports United Press. Many thousand more prisoners iiave been taken, at Soddu, including two Italian Generals. Gen.Reuter; United Press - 149 words
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Article214 1941-05-27 1 Cairo, May 26. Heavy attacks by British bomber and fighter planes Here again made on German positions and aircraft m Crete yesterday and throughout the previous night, states to-day's British Middle Last R.A.I-, communique. In Iraq the Mosul aerodrome was bomted by the British Reuter. London, May 26.Reuter - 214 words
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63 1941-05-27 1 U.S. Co-operation In Countering Pacific Raiders Tukio, May Hi. T*HK British cruiser Liverpool at rived at the Cavite naval t>ase near Manila last Friday and later started to load fuel and provisions, according: to the Shanghai correspondent of the Miyako Shimbun. The cruiser's arrival is believed to indicate closer Anglo-Reuter - 63 words
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204 1941-05-27 1 Berlin Seeking To "Decloud" Roosevelt MAY "PRECIPITATE SOMETHING" Washington, May 26. IN the light of the rapidly changing conditions abroad President Roosevelt is revising the speech which he will deliver to-morrow. This was stated by the President's private secretary, Mr. Stephen Early, at tl.e White House to-day. When Mr. Roosevelt'sReuter - 204 words
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259 1941-05-27 1 Dublin, May 26. |L|R. Earn on de Valera, Prime Minister of Eire, spoke to a crowded Dail this afternoon on the question of conscription m Ulster. "There can be no more grievous attack on any fundamental right than to force an individual toReuter - 259 words
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327 1941-05-27 1 Regent's Call To His People For Support Cairo, May 26. THE Iraqi legation here to-day confirmed reports that a counter-revolt .against Rashid Ali's Government broke out m Iraq on Saturday among tribes supporting the Iraq Regent, Abdul Illah, United Press reports. The Regent, whoReuter - 327 words
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Article106 1941-05-27 1 JN Syria German planes on their way to help rebels m Iraq have been successfully bom bod nt Aleppo aero- 1 drome. In addition British planes have again dropped leaflets railing on loyal Frenchmen to rally to the free French cause.- -Reuter. Ankara, May AMERICANReuter - 106 words
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140 1941-05-27 1 Washington, May 26. MOST 01 the countries of Europe apparently have sufficient food supplies to maintain their current rations until th* new lutrvest. states a report of thQ Ajrrtcultural Department These rations, the report adds, are far below normal and m certain countries aJready representReuter - 140 words
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Article25 1941-05-27 1 Chunffkinc. May 26 THE Yunnan provincial government v awarding gold and bronze medak to foreign engineers for completion of the Burma road on schedule ReuterReuter - 25 words
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Article, Illustration70 1941-05-27 1 Queen ?«fary, who received many messages of congratulation yesterday on the occasion of her 74th birthday. In reply to one from the Lord Mayor of London she said: "Much as I grieve to think of the scars of war borne by the city, no words can70 words
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Advertisement116 1941-05-27 1 THEK IS NO BETTER TEA THAN BIGIA TEA GROWN IN MALAYA RAFFLES HOTEL Hight DINNER DANCE (wt«aal)B »a to midnight BUSTER MAGGIE Hfllle Non-diners 51.00 «lrd 3y LU>JCH IN TH£ BALLROOM GRILL ORCHESTRAL CONCERT by RAFFLES ORCHESTRA SUNDAY EVENING IN THE PALM COURT BAND CONCERT— B.3O to 10.30. p.m. B116 words
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Advertisement87 1941-05-27 1 BIGIA TEA BRINGS THE FRESHNESS AND FRAGRANCE OF THE MALAYAN GARDEN: DIRECT TO YOUR HOME SEAVIEW HOTEL BALL-ROOM PERFECTLY AIRCONDITIONED BY SEABREEZES TO-NIGHT— WEDNESDAY— THURSDAY— SATURDAY SPECIAL DINNER-DANCE CABARET ENTERTAINMENT PROVIDED BY MARLENE STARR CUBAN DANCER IN GLAMOROUS ft EXOTIC OMCES DINNER $3.— Non-Diners $I.— Incl. Tax APELPHI GRILL" wnetner87 words
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Article179 1941-05-27 2 UOW an elderly Chinese woman was wayn laid on the night of liar, a while on her way home and robbed erf $73 In cash was related at the Assizes yesterday before Mr. Justice worley and a common jury. In the dock, on trial on a charge179 words
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Article27 1941-05-27 2 THE Police beat the Manchester by two 1 goals to one m a reserve division league soccer match played at the Depot yesterday.27 words
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Advertisement278 1941-05-27 2 i^^^fe, /HE DRAMA OF A WOMAN IN LOVE FASHIONED ymSjXg^pWQ A TREMENDOUS fSbftetvi OcAlevement B X J 1 JH The itory of a -oN»« m lo^e fatKtoned a^a'nst' E K. V trerntndoui canvas tempestuouf reckless ronr.ance^. fi B jB tKct makes "Arizon*** Jncomparable «nterf*lnment W V *P1 Ikat r«nks It278 words
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Advertisement247 1941-05-27 2 Have you ever been kkked m the pants by a beautiful Rhe-(;h,*t J/i and Scream at the side-splitting situations when CHARLES KiG(;i i's a "DREAM" Walking capitol 1 3 ls lt, D s A l Where Yoa Alwmys Know There* a Dam Good Show W. New Universal, the Company that247 words
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484 1941-05-27 3 Seizure Of Martinique Included In "Firesidf Chat" Forecasts THE dc<truct.on oi tne Rrituh battle-cruiser, H.M.S. Hood, ha« aroused speculation here that President Roosevelt hi fir^ide char to-morrow night, may reinforce* Lish ,eapo»er with further United States warships, Sl'lnited P"^- Co^rea advocates more effective aid toUnited Press & Reuter - 484 words
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169 1941-05-27 3 ft New York, May 26. x l' Herald-l'ribune t in a three-column editorial headed r °r Action!' calls on President Roosevelt for some **jt convoy m the Atlantic, for a United States fleet !rH nXaport ior 1 of th€ Neutrality Act and for 7Reuter - 169 words
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46 1941-05-27 3 v ;J nr v ll<J «t su counties m marr *"<™ which wms r* ""ire* of Cathohc 5 1 > JZ. pted es to resist coow of God I 1^? 1^ Minister. Mr. J. M. J"" Londoo by plane make a st»t«nent. United PressUnited Press - 46 words
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302 1941-05-27 3 ChunffkiiM:, May 26. THE United States must resort to strategy m tackling Japan first m order to give effective assistance to Britain and ensure final victory a-ainst the totalitarian*, declares the Ta Kung Pao. "So long as the PacLac situation is unsetcled. the UnitedReuter - 302 words
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Article26 1941-05-27 3 AUSTRALIAN EFFORT TO WIN THE WAR l*?^ h;/' i in kt«r. Mr. R. O. ft*i^**tr» al> Baid tb **> J D^CL l n llitrt 1 *fl«t and26 words
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Article194 1941-05-27 3 ASxlgon, May m ERIC AN officiate here to-day interpreted the sadden Urge increase m the number of Japanese plane* m the Hanoi- Haiphong airfields as an attempt to prevent possible French protests against the Japanese seizure of United States fodowns m Haiphong. Meanwhile, large squadronsUnited Press - 194 words
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284 1941-05-27 3 French Bid To Check Japanese Trade Push DTokio, May 26. ESPITE the conclusion of the Japan-Indo-China trade treaty, Indo-China's influential econcmlc interests centred m southern Indo-China do not welcome the Japanese economic advance and are making an effort to check the advance to the minimum, a special cable to theUnited Press - 284 words
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97 1941-05-27 3 Tokio, May 2G. JAPANESE department stores plan to expand southward under the leadership of the Department Store Association which at present contemplates operating In Thailand and Indo-China. Activities m the two countries will be carried on either by a single company with joint investments onUnited Press - 97 words
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Article218 1941-05-27 3 SPEAKING after a parade m New York, which brought to an end the Aid For China Week, Mr. Wendell Willkie appealed for aid to China as "the outpost of freedom m the world, where the rim of freedom is shrinking "Surely we will not letUnited Press - 218 words
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44 1941-05-27 3 (Fr«e Trim SpceUl C*bkt) Sydney. May 24. AS a result of the Boothby by-elecUon, the Government retains Its seat following the failure of Labour to obtain a majority m the House of Representatives and formation of a Labour Ministry-44 words
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114 1941-05-27 3 Cairo, May 26. JJERAKLJON, chief town of Crete and sixth largest Greek town, as reduced to smouldering ruins within a few hours and Ketnymno, once a Venetian literary centre was devastated by mass merman bombing on Saturday, evidence that the Germans, checkedReuter - 114 words
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Article262 1941-05-27 3 T Ankara, May 26. HIl part played by the former German consul at Bey rut, von Roser, to further German aims m Syria and the help he received from the French can now be outlined. According to information reaching usually reliable sources fc^re, vonReuter - 262 words
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296 1941-05-27 3 Local Miners Consulted On Tin Control 'YOUR Council has been consulted by Government during the course of these negotiations (regarding the continuance of control after December this year) and, unfortunately, has been unable to agree that the recommendations made by the International Committee to date are m the interests of296 words
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Article64 1941-05-27 3 London, May 26. IT was revealed to-day that Laval had a 1 ten-hour Interview with Hitler. In a soeech quoted by the Budapest radio, Laval said: "I cannot believe that at a time of the deepest distress m France America would wish to replace theReuter - 64 words
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74 1941-05-27 3 Londom, May 26. MEWS has just reached London of the 11 death of Sir Havilland de Sausmarez m Guernsey m March. The latest available news which is several months old states that Lady de Sausraarez Is well. Sir Havilland, who was 79 yearsReuter - 74 words
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91 1941-05-27 3 London, May sb. "fHE task of overcoming oppression and deadly threat to our civilization calls for utmost endeavotu from us all," states Mr. Winston Churchill, Prime Minister, m a message to Newfoundland on the occasion of the first day of its recruiting week. Wishing theReuter - 91 words
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121 1941-05-27 3 Raeder 'Lays All Cards On The Table'— Berlin Berlin, May iG. AN authorized Berlin spokesman today declared that the interview the German Commander-in-Chief of the Navy, Admiral Raeder, gave to the correspondent of the Domei agency yesterday "lays all the cards on the table as far as our conduct ofUnited Press - 121 words
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Article47 1941-05-27 3 Tientsin, May 26 THHE second big fale m recent week* m which Japanese interests have purchased property m the British Concession was concluded to-day with an agreement whereby the British owned Eastern Engineering Works Ltd. was sold to the Japanese for a price exceeding $600,000.— United PressUnited Press - 47 words
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Advertisement114 1941-05-27 3 RED PALM OIL contains considerable quantities of Vitamin A. may •*> used as a cooking oil or as a medicine Prevents Influent*. Coughs and Colds. Product or Maiaya per 50 cents, bottle MEDICAL HALL LTD. 3. BATTERY ROAO. BIG ONES NEVER COME AN\ BIGGER! OPENING TO-DAY 3.15-6.15-9.15 vAlllAl 'PHONE 3400.114 words
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568 1941-05-27 4 The Singapore Free Press TUESDAY, MAY 27, 1941. "Fireside Chat" THE remarkable personality of Franklin Delano Roosevelt has its greatest force and appeal m his famous radio "fireside chats" to the American people. There is a' homeliness and a forthrightness about these broadcasts that have! captured the imagination of the;568 words
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1216 1941-05-27 4 Why Syrian Tribes Resent French Mandate Rule B^ Special Correspondent WHETHER the British and Free French forces launch a military campaign for the occupation of Syria or not, they will find that the bulk of the Syrian population has little pro- Vichy sentiment, as is already shown by the large1,216 words
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Advertisement302 1941-05-27 4 o /noA^ a proper GIMLET gum jpcm &<// /Ac UME f%#%^F^ JUICE m«s/ Ac |/^t By Special appointment Established $&)'iyf 1872 vg£ *rr^ Va^ NEWEST DESIGNS IN DIAMOND JEWELLERY Necklaces Bracelets Brooches Rings Clip Watches. < incorporated tn Ceylon) SINGAPORE IPOH PENANG. PASSENGER FREIGHT SERVICE SINGAPORE TO NEW YORK AND302 words
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Advertisement122 1941-05-27 4 Fir 8 t m Malaya NUMONT FUL-VUE rhe refinement and symmetry of Numont Pul-vue styling is evident at a glance. Here is truly nandsome eye wear Each of «ncfeatures nelow is an added- reason for selecting Numont Pul-vue for your own glasses. t. Endpieces not attached to lenses. Numont Pul-vue122 words
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Miscellaneous48 1941-05-27 4 Bluey dt Curley IT «MnT A ftAfe 0» /C CQ»PtS TKAT« A^i WTI«VEO iT OP AT 15^ *^^^^1 LlHt VIE PUT IN TM' tutr HOW D o SE*fcLA*T 5 K_ t I PoWit>6t TH* noQu.ufa You Fwo ouT Py P. Nt o the cow* )~f p* f I^A48 words
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Article, Illustration1413 1941-05-27 5 MARY HEATHCOTT - Malay Schoolgirls Drill Before Their Mothers On Sports Day MARY HEATHCOTT Free Press Feature By rVrrRDAY afternoon was J a bi|: d a >' for littJ Mala y trig when the sixth an--1 driD and games competion of the Malay Girls' Schools 5 bdd at Tanglin Tinggi ground. Hunto'^ of1,413 words
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316 1941-05-27 5 Scene Of First Round Of Battle Of Suez an area of 3,200 squar miles, Crete, which has beconv the scene of the first round m th< "Battle of the Suez," has a popula ♦ion of 400,000. Of these 30,000 ar< Moslems, but they, too, speai Greek and are mostly of316 words
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Article53 1941-05-27 5 PETROL ration coupons for June are available to the public from to-day. Although the announcment by Petrol Rationing Officer does -ot give any indication on which precise dates motorists should apply for th**ir connons, it is -xprcted that motorists will follow the 'nstructlo^s (Hv»n th^m53 words
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Article41 1941-05-27 5 "rpHE Great Commandment." which was shown at the Cathay to a special audience on Saturday morning, is a film of great xlucational value. This 20th Century-Pox production Is based an episode In the Bible, and should appeal to all.41 words
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273 1941-05-27 5 Comforts For 3,000 Anzac Prisoners 4NZAC prisoners from Greece are reckoned at 3,000 by the Gernan war prisoner authorities and he Red Cross will immediately send ccmforts. Clothing and essential foodstuffs are ilready being parcelled up. The men are believed to be with Briish prisoners m camps m eastern Europe.273 words
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44 1941-05-27 5 T Madrid, May 2C. HE Falangist organ Pueblo says that Spain is approaching an unavoidable declsi3n whether to actively loin the war on the Axis fide. The newspaper says Spain could not remain passive much lender.- United PressUnited Press - 44 words
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Advertisement16 1941-05-27 5 LARGE TUBE $1c a gum. aoiding cbe lum SSI °ia,S MslSUng LABORATORIES LTD. an KnaU Lunpni16 words
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Advertisement8 1941-05-27 5 THE SINGAPORE FREE PRESS, TUESDAY, MAY 27, 1941.8 words
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Advertisement42 1941-05-27 5 Powders JJ\ Ardena Powder m various shades we for women who wish their skin to look particularly fine and smooth. Japonica Powder is also available which will give a somewhat heavier porcelain surface. Agents MAYNARD Co., Ltd. Battery Road, Singapore, Phone 6115.42 words
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443 1941-05-27 6 Mr. Menzies' "Miltonic Accent" Made Him A "Winner" In America v UR. R. G. Menzies is easily the best emissary Britain or m the Empire has ever sen t to the United States/ a leading Washington newspaper owner declared recently, says the Sydney Sunday Sun correspondent m the American capital.443 words
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444 1941-05-27 6 Production Of Aluminium In Australia CENATOR Mcßride, Australian Minister for Munitions, recently paid a visit of inspection to the Australian Aluminium Company's new fabrication works, which are producing: aluminium alloy sheets for aeroplane construction. Accompanied by the secretary of the Department of Supply, Mr. J. B. Brigden, and the Assistant444 words
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74 1941-05-27 6 NEW Commanders with the acting rank of mal^r-?eneral wore announced m a supplement to the London Gazette recently. All have been promoted from the rank of Oolonel (temporary Brigadier. They are: A. K. Hay, D.5.0., M.C. (Res. of Off.), Feb. 24. P. J. Shears, Feb.74 words
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714 1941-05-27 6 DLITZED m England and menaced at sea by an enemy raider which sank another vessel, a shipload of Australians and Britons, with a few Allied civilians, has reached the safety of Sydney. Among the pas?en?ers w*re an F^s;lish girl who married714 words
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Article, Illustration65 1941-05-27 6 Among pilots undergoing training at the new DunviUe flying training school m Canada is E. J. Slade, who was known throughout Malaya as a polished cricketer and who passed out from the Singapore Flying Training School before going to Canada. Left to right:65 words
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366 1941-05-27 6 Pacific May Become Main Cargo Route From Antipodes To Britain HRASTIC plans are being prepared m London to divert most Australian and New Zealand cargoes for Britain from the Cape route to the Pacific, says Richard Hughes, Sydney Daily Telegraph travelling correspondent m the United States writing from Washington. These366 words
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124 1941-05-27 6 Normandie Crew Toast Roosevelt In Champagne •"THE French crew of the Normandie (83,423 tons) brought out champagne to welcome U.S. Coastguard squads when they seized the ship recently. Together the French seamen and Coastguards toasted President Roosevelt. The U.S. Treasury had ordered the seizure of 13 French ships m U.S.124 words
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240 1941-05-27 6 |\AVID McLean, the Scottish ploughman, who captured Rudolf Hess with a hayfork, couldn't spare a moment from his ploughing to bask m the spotlight of his overnierht fame. When newsreel men, with sound cameras, descended on .his farm m Lanarkshire, and wanted him to240 words
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262 1941-05-27 6 Oldest Youngest Nations Of Pacific Forge New Link APPLAUDING the Commonwealth Government's decision "to send a Minister to* China, the Consul-General for China m Australia, Dr. C. J. Pao, said that the Governments and the people of the two countries should be congratulated upon cultivating such a close diplomatic link.262 words
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Article256 1941-05-27 6 Australia's 250,000 Airmen A TOTAL of 250,000 applicat young: men to join T will be reached shorti* *U| Sydney Sunday Sun At the rate of .Ci'oonnnn Australia hsus already snpmV Itift en the Empire Air tS*^* Cos; of training i, P* exceeded 16,000.000 ami 1943, Australia will ?£L £41,500,000 on256 words
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316 1941-05-27 6 A RECENT visit to a flying train ing: school m Britain unexpectedly coincided with the ceremon? of the presentation of wings to W cadets from one class. The commander of the school, a Group Captain, shook hands with tbt fledgings, some of whom youthfulh blushed316 words
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Advertisement85 1941-05-27 6 A PEPSODENT TOOTH PASTE M If you wtnt your wdt to yrkto wdgtaa with all their EiPi^llS insist on PEPSODENT with IRIUM H^n It's amazing how quickly Pepsodent chajes away Surface* ,aj NA« Scams to reveal the true brilliance of your teeth. That's h g*£l nn iiiirmg prefer Hity H^nfifrig^85 words
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Article, Illustration743 1941-05-27 7 Country Now Very Well Equipped, Says New G.O.C. STRONG GROUND DEFENCES FOR CHAIN OF 'DROMES •U/E look upon the arrison >n Malaya to-day as the W best insurance for peace m the Far East; the stronger our defences the743 words
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Article103 1941-05-27 7 /\APT. Cecil George Woodward, Inspector of Small Arms m the Straits Settlement Volunteer Force since 1937. died yesterday afternoon at the General Hospital. The funeral will take place with military Ixnours at Bidadari Cemetery at 5.15 this afternoon. Cape. Woodward joined the Royal Army103 words
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191 1941-05-27 7 OFFICIALS STILL GO TO BRITAIN ON LEAVE DRAWING Government's attention to the fact that several local companies now insist on members or their staffs spending their leave m Australia anci New Zealand instead of Britain, the European Association of Malaya suggests that similar action be taken with regard to Government191 words
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Article37 1941-05-27 7 A GENERAL meeting of the Singapore Anzac Club will be held at the Victoria Memorial Hall to-day at 6.30 p.m. It is hoped that as many Australians and New Zealanders as possible will attend.37 words
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Article31 1941-05-27 7 Mr. Adolph Zuza, who is connected witii the Hindustan Aircraft Co. m Bangalore, India, as a sheet metal specialist, has ar- i rived m Singapore from Manila by th« President Garfleld.31 words
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543 1941-05-27 7 Attacked Malay Ayah With A Chopper FIVE MONTHS' GAOL FOR "BOY" THE story of how a Chinese servant- boy, employed m a European household m Cavanagh Road, attacked ft Malay ayah with a chopper m thfr governess's bedroom, was related m the criminal district court yesterday. The "boy," Wong Teck543 words
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Article18 1941-05-27 7 M. Marcel Lachavanne, Police Commissioner of the French Settlement irf Shanghai, arrived m Singapore by the President GarScld.18 words
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Article, Illustration627 1941-05-27 7 "UVERY inch of the oil fields m the Netherlands Indies, every factory and every store that could help the invader would be destroyed," said the Director of Netherlands Indies Publicity, Mr. J. H. Ritman, when emphasizing the necessity for627 words
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127 1941-05-27 7 THE Australian -made film "40,000 Horsemen" which is due to be screened m Singapore shortly m aid of The War Fund has created a "very fine impression" m the United States, according to Mr. Harold Dudoff, managing director of Universal Pictures (India) Ltd., who127 words
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Article27 1941-05-27 7 Lady Stevens, wifs of Sir Bertram Stevens, Australia's reDrssentative at the Eastern Group Supply Council at Delhi, arrived m Singapore from Australia yesterday en route to Calcutta.27 words
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423 1941-05-27 7 Alleged Abetment Of Suicide In Temple CHINESE GIRL COMMITTED FOR TRIAL AT ASSIZES A 17-YEAR-OLD Chinese girl, Yeo Cheng Lian, was committed for trial at the next Singapore Assizes by Mr. L. C. Gob, Singapore fifth magistrate, yesterday, on a charge that she abetted the offence of suicide by inducing423 words
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Article140 1941-05-27 7 IJR. P. C. BARUCHA, an Indian medical 47 specialist who recently made a dash by air covering more than half the world for a holiday m America, arrived m Singapore by the President Garfield yesterday on his return to Bombay. Dr. Barucha. it will be140 words
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Article, Illustration59 1941-05-27 7 piriure. Lieut. E. J. C. Edwards, R N.V R formerly a planter m Malaya for 20 years, who holds the R.S.C. and Bar awarded him for "outstanding: zeal, panence, cheerfulness and devotion to duty," especially m the face of bombing attacks on a minesweeping trawler which heFree Press - 59 words
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Article219 1941-05-27 7 Absurd Rumours In Foreign Press ABSURD rumours have appeared m a section of the foreign press regaro- ing the food position m Malaya. For instance, it is said that Thailand rice of the lower grades is sold here at se\ eral times cost price. In219 words
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Article69 1941-05-27 7 1 MORE terrible than the Russian Revolution of 1917" was how a former Polish engineer m Rumania described to a Free Press reporter what he thought of the Rumanian revolution earlier this year when thousands wer« killed and brutaHv murdfreo He was m Russia more than69 words
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Advertisement72 1941-05-27 7 SERVICE TAILORING Our English cutter is well ||p«» acquainted with all items of service tailoring and we can f^^^^^^^^Smm^ completion of any uniform tailoring undertaken. We have WJSf fu] l details of Naval Military ft and Air Force requircmtnts ft and our best services are available for such order*. Will72 words
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Advertisement383 1941-05-27 8 P. O. and BRITISH INDIA LINES (INCORPORATED CN ENGLAND) P 6c O. S. N. COS SAILINGS. The best possible services are being maintained by The P. 0. S. N. Coy. from the Straits to their usual ports of call m China, India, Ceylon and the United Kingdom. Passengers are requested383 words
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Advertisement334 1941-05-27 8 I ->** f ¥J^C^y AND ENJOY SCENIC CANADA rASTTMHOUOH AIR OOMPITIOWSO THAIfIS OAN.V I.THKOUOH tOO MILKS OF MAAtTK MOUMTAMI ICIHttY, TMI CANADIAN MOOKISt. THBN TOfMHITO FO« A T«lf» TO) tWAOAira FAtXS AMD MOMTRCAt. AMO> QO— lo, rWOWCII SPKAKI«Q OITIKt OF CASTMN CANADA. YOU WIU. CfWOY 6VCRY MILS OF YOUR TUP,334 words
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Advertisement219 1941-05-27 8 MANSFIELD CO., LTD. BLUE FUNNEL LINE. Frequent Sailings to United Kingdom. Oates are not guaranteed, all cargo bookings subject to Conference War Clauses. WESTERN AUSTRALIA fHC SHORTEST SEA ROUTE AT THE CHEAPEST FA«£ Regular Services to Fr em anile (Perth) via Java by first class passenger ships Single fare $192219 words
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Miscellaneous229 1941-05-27 8 TO-DAY «<•„ 7r Singapore ar.s%H S ZHL. ZHPI, ZHP2 A ZHFJ ff l^ Orchestra uJ J 10 a.c Malay— Hawaiian music 10 3a!P, ugh <Tenorr a.m. Lapi Krtraf: 11 a.m. Indian music Movies-; 9 w 11.45 *.m. Cantonese music by the Poh rCat World Cab Pook Hui Khooa. (Prom the229 words
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Article1933 1941-05-27 9 MAC - In The Garrison MAC BY DARELY does Talbot House organize functions away from the Club. Next Friday, however, a precedent is to be created when the Club will hold a dance for the Services at the Adelphi Hotel. Subcommittees have been at work for some time to make the function1,933 words
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1450 1941-05-27 9 Greek King's Many Narrow Escapes Cairo, May 26. LJAIRBREADTH escapes from German dive-bombers were 1 experienced by the King of Greece while he was still m Crete. He moved from his house near Canea the night before the heaviest air attack because he had aReuter - 1,450 words
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Article51 1941-05-27 9 HR S. Dakfchinatnurty. acung Director of tt»e Par Eastern Bureau of thr League of Nations, will be the speaker at the weekly luncheon meeting o' the Singapore Rotary Club to be held at 1 pjn. to-morrow at \h+ Adelphi Hotel roof garden The sublet w be "War Ag»lnst51 words
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Advertisement440 1941-05-27 9 jjjgjJFg WEBTISEIIEWTS OCCURRENCE 00 0 DEATH ..^r>A*Rl> -At the General Hoson May 2«, Capt. Cecil ?**'X woodwax. Inspector of Small t.forge Volunte er F»rce, late Royal ArmS ordnance Corps. The funeral c at Bidadari Cemetery "^I'ENDERS Singapore minicipality Tenders. n now malted for the naterlals or services. For f Municipal440 words
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Advertisement367 1941-05-27 9 smr^S? AL "KITTY FOYLE" MWGAPORE UNDERWOOD OPEN TYPEWRITING CHAMPIONSHIP to be held at S o KOBINSON COS CAFE 4th AND sth JUNE FROM 2 TO 5 P.M. DAILY RKO RADIO-GINGER ACADKMT AWAKD WINNING HIT AT THE AIR-COOLED Jlf ffjßßf ALHAMBRA PRIZE: m I 1941 UNDERWOOD MASTER VI PORTABLE TYPEWRITER. 2nc/367 words
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Advertisement170 1941-05-27 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 Mj| Organisers of social functions will find ordering mmmmM their ice cream by the gallon both economical and convenient. For instance, one gallon of170 words
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Miscellaneous208 1941-05-27 9 POST OFFICE MAIL LIST Mails close at th<- General Pom OAre as fellows: TO-DAY Indo-China air 9.30 a.m. TO-SSGSBGvv America: Canada, Newfoundland. U.S.A.. Central and South America and Wer.t Indies air 4 put. Europe: All dejlirut:oii.s with which postal communication* are still maintained air 4 p J v a air208 words
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511 1941-05-27 10 Winners Play Hard And Skilful Soccer ■R.A. (8.M.) 1; V.M.C.A 1. DLAYING hard and skilful soccer despite a damp turf r and a slippery ball, the R.A. (8.M.) easily beat the V.M.C.A. by four goals to one m a second division (a) fixture at Prince511 words
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54 1941-05-27 10 THE gates at Anson Road stadium, where South China will meet the Combined Services at soccer to-day, will be closed at 5 p.m. No cars, whether bearing officials or otherwise, will be admitted into the ground after 4.15 p.m. The game will54 words
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248 1941-05-27 10 Wanderers Get 16 Goals At J.C.S.A. Wanderers 16; J.C.S.A. 1. niSPLAYING all-round supe--17 riority, the Wanderers scored an overwhelming victory by 16 goals to one over the J.C.S.A. m a second division (b) league soccer match played at the J.C.S.A. ground yesterday Mickevieczia. the Wanderers' centre forward, scored 12 goals.248 words
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Article28 1941-05-27 10 TWO goals were shared by the Airport Sports Club and the Naval Base Indians m a second division <b) league soccer match played at the Nava! Base yesterday.28 words
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Article, Illustration56 1941-05-27 10 picture. The Singapore Civilians, who were beaten by three goals to nU by the South C nina Athletic Association m Sunday's soccer match at Anson Road stadium: Back row, left to right, Soon S»"J. WiUwigo^. John Chye. Webber, Aiiz, Abdul Rahman; font row, Awanj Gabo», lee sian,,, SweeFree Press - 56 words
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192 1941-05-27 10 TOURISTS' LAST GAME IN SINGAPORE THE South China footballers will play their last same m Singapore when they meet the Combined Services at Anson Uoad stidiiim to-day. The match will start promptly at 5*15 p.m. The Services are fielding a powerful side. The defence192 words
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193 1941-05-27 10 CDRABBE, for the second year m succession, won the Club championship at the Dutch Club's Spring lawn tennis tournament, which was concluded on Sunday. Owing to rain on Saturday, the final of the men's doubles handicap was not played, and the event will now193 words
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Article230 1941-05-27 10 Indians Beat Selangor Club By 100 Runs (Prom Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur. May 26. EXCELLENT bowling helped the Selangor Indian Association to beat the Selangor Club yesterday m a cricket fixture m the Stonor Shield competition. The Indians won by 100 runs. The Indians took first230 words
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Article57 1941-05-27 10 (Free Fress Special Ca-ble) Vdorv. May VICTORIA, with 205 points, defeated New South Wales, with 42. la an Australian Rules football game, which realized £300 i lor War Funds. The Victorians' greax height dominate:! the rucks and high-mar iiog New South j Wales had superior pace, but were57 words
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368 1941-05-27 10 MANCHESTERS, HOLDERS POLICE IN LEAD TWENTY-FOUR fights all productive of an excell evening's entertainment were provided at cl o World covered stadium yesterday, when the ureliiS contests m the annual Toliey Cup amateur bo\i n petition were decided. There were several newcomers m j368 words
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Article169 1941-05-27 10 TMERZ v.as no pia invitation tenni-s Further ties are- TO-1> \V Open Men's Double L, s!5r vs Ch Handicap Mixed Douu>>: > fitfa and J. D. Eiia* H lUk 11 l wLm G Houston: Mrs. R I Ward Jj f Ward vs. Mrs. Finlayson and169 words
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Article114 1941-05-27 10 jhe ioiiowuie m the teams for a wotuei. the Sepoy Lines Go!i Club j Golf Cluj at the Kep afternoon. S?po;- Lino ptaye: first: 3.4 C. M^.s S. Lucas v.. a. Ji Low (16 1 3.40, Mrs. Ssiiiiorokp 1 24 Mill. Hitcliam <20<: |.H, Miv-114 words
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Article26 1941-05-27 10 BRINKMANNS WIN TEN-THREE DLAYING a: FArrer Pa: manns beat th? Na.v, \r,n. mj |i Force Institute b" ten goals tv thru hi Eusi !>«»*» Houses' league vri26 words
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Article26 1941-05-27 10 THE Saigapore TYa tion Company ue»«. jib" 1 Darby by an od>i goa! m live m Business Hoa«es' L^agu** socc-r match pltr««i day.26 words
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Article103 1941-05-27 10 (From Our Own Correspondents Penan g, May K. THE following have been selected lo represent Penang m a State cricket fixture against Selangor at Kuala Lumpur during the whitsun. holidays: G. Aste, S. V. Adams, J. Andres, A. H. Dowling, Eu Cheow Teik, Khoo Ong Lee,103 words
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32 1941-05-27 10 THE first division league soccer match be- twecn the R.A. (A..-A.). and the Straits Chinese Football Association, to have been played at Anson Road stadium yesterday was postponed.32 words
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