Morning Tribune, 25 December 1939
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Title Section14 1939-12-25 1 THE MORNING TRIBUNE Vol. 4— No. 277. SINGAPORE, MONDAY, December 25, 1939. FIVE CENTs14 words
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Article765 1939-12-25 1 London TO-Day LLHopkin On dw You Must Save To Lend Not Spend Govt. Critics London, Dec. 11. D save or to spend? That is the question, and the people of Brin are to be excused if they are vildered by the vast amount rich- has been said on both sides.765 words
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Article, Illustration315 1939-12-25 1 POPE ROOSEVELT MAKE PEACE MOVES Vatican Appeal Follows tppointtnent Of US. Envoy HIS HOLINESS THE POPE YESTERDAY APPEALED TO ALL COUNTRIES AT WAR, TO DRAW UP POINTS TO BE SETTLED BEFORE AN HONOURABLE PEACE COULD BE OBTAINED. The appeal followed a dramatic gesture by President Roosevelt m the appointment of315 words
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170 1939-12-25 1 21 REPUBLICS PROTEST TO ALLIES GERMANY Washington, Dec. 24 A PROTEST against the activities of British. French and German warships, including the Graf Speo, m American waters was made m a joint neutrally declaration by the I nited States and 20 other American republics to-day. t The declaration announces that170 words
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Article219 1939-12-25 1 New York. Dec. 24. j PRESIDENT Roosevelt has appointed Mr. Myron Taylor, who k prominent member of the Inteniational Committee for Refugees and a former chairman of the Uniten States Steel Corporation as h*s personal representative to the Cancan, with the unofficial rank of Ambassador. WMte House representatives219 words
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Article20 1939-12-25 1 London, Dec. 24: The French official communique last nteht stated that there was "no event of importance during tnt day."20 words
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Article45 1939-12-25 1 Fighting In Finland Japanese Troops At Indo-China Border J Mulder Of Girl Bread Price Control Due People Places Women's Page Great Air Battle Picture Page Cinemas 12 Shipping Jf To-morrow's Races Home Soccer *J Tribune Fund A? low Singapore Celebrated Xmas lb45 words
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Article96 1939-12-25 2 Helsinki, Dec. 24. THE Fii.ni.sh communique states that the battle at Aglajaervi ended m 1 a defeat for the enemy, part of whew forces was surrounded They put up a fierce resistance, but were mostly killed before the final surrender. The Aftajft'rvi area Is mw whollyReuter - 96 words
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Article247 1939-12-25 2 New York, Dec. 24. The appointment of Mr. Taylor to the Vatican m order, as President Roosevelt stated m his message to the Pope that "our parallel endeavours for peace and alleviation oi suffering may be assisted "is regarded by observers .says a New York Times report247 words
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Article34 1939-12-25 2 Monte Video, Dec. 24. The Graf Spec has now burnt herself out a week after bein^ scuttled. Until yesterday, flames could still be seen rising from the hull.34 words
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Article290 1939-12-25 2 Sea Mastery Effect On Trade London, Dec. 23. AS repeated bows to Germany's seapcwer give dramatic evidence of Allied ability to maintain the tightening grip on her supplies from overseas, any new light thrown on the nature or extent of the channels oi her trade with one of the principal290 words
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Article66 1939-12-25 2 London, Dtec. 24. THE nation had made a magnificent response to the "lend to defend" appeal. £)uring the four weeks m which defence bonds and national savings certificates had been available, millions of pounds sterling have been lent to Gov- eminent. Bonds to the valueReuter - 66 words
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Article71 1939-12-25 2 POPE TO SEE ITALIAN SOVEREIGNS Rome, Dec. 24. HTHE official announcement of the Pope's return visit to the King and pueen on Dec. 28, was displayed over four and five columns m the evening newspapers, which describe it as an historic event. The papers point out that X would beReuter - 71 words
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Article91 1939-12-25 2 New York. Dec. 24. THE United States is celebiating the best Christmas since the boom year of 1929. Snow predicted Christmas Eve m New York, which enjoyed five per cent, business increase and 15 per cent, tray increase compared with last year. Thousands ofReuter - 91 words
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154 1939-12-25 2 Berlin, Dec. 24. CHILDREN born out of wedlock m times of national emergency are "valuable national assets," according to a declaration regarding the problem of the unmarried mother, issued by Dr. Hess. The appointment of guardians by the tfazi party to provide for theseReuter - 154 words
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Article201 1939-12-25 2 B.E.F. MEN MAKE MARRIAGE BOOM I London, Dei. 24. I weddings every len x minutes is the schedule* I most London registry office to-day, where most registrars are officiating at anything up to 70 marriages each. Many thousands of men from fl British Expeditionary Force are "e'tJ married on theirReuter - 201 words
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Article108 1939-12-25 2 Bitter Cold At Western Front Paris, Dec. 24. T*HE weather on the western X front is bitterly cold, and there is practically no actrm. by patrols. The Germans have left their advanced lines during the past fiours. h f On the other hand, clear bi days led to intensified activityReuter - 108 words
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Article22 1939-12-25 2 New York. Dec. 24.— The body^ I ieropiane designer, Mr. Fokkc I died here to-day, win be sent to for burial.- ReuterReuter - 22 words
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Advertisement39 1939-12-25 2 I At'ttef All An Ideal TAMIL PICTTRE A Uythclogical Marvel W9L mk KANJIT MOVIIIIONt'S Stupendous Achievement! JNfck SITAl 1 AM ARAXAM" tßt Hfc^Mßi^^ I An Episode from the Epic Ramayana known to everyone. Opening «KP^F^ Tuesday 26th THEATRE ROYAL39 words
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132 1939-12-25 3 Tokyo, Dec. 24. tii»: French and the Japanese meet on the Indo-Chinese frontier on Friday, according to Domel Agency. The commander of the Japanese forces, which have occupied the augically important frontier town of Lungohow, exchanged greetgs with the commander of the French garrisonReuter - 132 words
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94 1939-12-25 3 GERMANY'S DESPERATE SHIPPING MOVE Paris, Dec. 23. THE German Navy, it is reported, has ordered all German merchantmen immobilised m neutral ports to try to return to the Reich at whatever cost. Merchantmen, it is said, are about to weigh anchor or have already left. Apparently. Germany is attempting toReuter - 94 words
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Article88 1939-12-25 3 The Hague, Dec. 22. It is learned that Holland is busy ir paring paravanes to protect her nerchant shipping against mines. In mid-September, 30 steel paravanes rere ordered from Germany, tjils being he largest quantity obtainable abroaa ,t the time. Even m peace-time however, paraane cannotReuter - 88 words
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Article77 1939-12-25 3 London, Dec. 22. Details of the sinking of th e Sliedecht show that the U-boat sank he vessel 150 miles from land m bad feather, and made no provision whatever for the safety of the crew. The nate. one of five survivors, interviewed, stated that after examining77 words
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Article111 1939-12-25 3 When told it was neutral and bound for a neutral port, the commander said he would still have to sink her. Asked to take the crew aboard the submarine' and transfer them to an other vessel, he refused, saying he had no room. He warned the crewReuter - 111 words
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Article55 1939-12-25 3 London, Dec. zj. Damaged by an explosion beliovd have been caused through stnwng 2 mine off the north-east coast me Glasgow steamer Gryfvaie, 4,434 tons, fas towed into a north-east coast pori Some of the crew were aboard and 17 men m one of the ship's lifeboat* lore towed mReuter - 55 words
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Article61 1939-12-25 3 Copenhagen. Dec. 23 The Danish steamer Jaegersbcrn. which left Copenhagen on Dec 14 for tland with a crew of 18. has no« been heard of since, and is now considered lost.— Reuter. An Oslo message states that tne stramr Rudolf, of Oslo, was mined m the northsea yesterday. and sevenReuter - 61 words
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Article22 1939-12-25 3 London. Dec. 23. FIVE Distinguished Service Orders have been awarded m connection with operations m Palestine between22 words
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508 1939-12-25 3 Details Of Ursula's Great Exploit London, Dec. 23. NOW that the British submarine Ursula has returned to harbour it is possible to give details of how she sank a German cruiser of the Koln class. Th* Ursula reached her appointed patrol area after negotiating the mine, fields known among officers508 words
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Article98 1939-12-25 3 Buenos Aires, Dec. 24. THE German Government have sent Argentina a note requesting the liberation of the interned officers and men of the Graf Spec. The note was handed to M. Cantilo, Argentine Foreign Minister, by the counsellor of the German Embassy at Buenos Aires. ItReuter - 98 words
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Article46 1939-12-25 3 April 3 and July 30. it w^s notified last night to Colonel W.N C. Ramsden. First Hampshire*: Lieut-Colonel A. M. Ritchie First Argyll and Sutherland*.; Major A K. Hamilton. Second Black Watch; Major H. G Veasey. Becond West Surreys; and Major Maxwell Elrington Border Regiment ReuterReuter - 46 words
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Article204 1939-12-25 3 Allies Will Help Finland Paris, Dec. 24. AT a cabinet meeting to-day. M Daladier made a statement, laying special stress on assistance to enable Finland to resist the invaderg. With a map, he pointed out the admirable resistance the Finnish armies have hitherto made, and demonstrated the serious setbacks sufferedReuter - 204 words
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Article108 1939-12-25 3 «Mn Dec. 24. TWENTY-KKillT Swedish sailers were H»st when two Swedish steamers, the Mars and Cailhenckel. were mined m the North Sen. Eight survivors were landed la*t night at Christiansand. Two survivors were taken to hospital The sailors say the Mars struck a mine. SomeReuter - 108 words
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Article39 1939-12-25 3 KHOO KIM LEONG. of Messrs. American Express Co. died at his residence No. 76, lorong 23, off Qeylang Rd. Fimrrai will take place on Monday, the 25th inst to Bukit Brown Cemetery. P» m an;; papers please copy.39 words
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Advertisement20 1939-12-25 3 Overseas Assurance CORPORATION, LIMITED, China Building, Chulia Street, PHONE 5808. SINGAPORE. jj FIRE, MARINE, MOTOR VEHICLES, WORKMEN'S COMPENSATION PERSONAL ACCIDENT,20 words
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187 1939-12-25 4 Acquitted Of Making A False Charge (From Our Own Reporter) Kuala Lumpur, Saturday. AjR. R. C. Redman, the First Magistrate, acquitted and discharged Omar bin Said (a Malay Constable attached to the Traffic Branch) who was charged with making a false report. When the case came up on Wednesday evidence187 words
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Article196 1939-12-25 4 REFUSAL TO ELOPE, IS ALLEGATION Kuala Lumpur, Saturday. rr»E story of a young Tamil's suggestion to a nine-year-old girl 1 that she elope with him, her refusal, and the subsequent infliction of 20 stab wounds on the girl and her mother by the Tamil were196 words
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532 1939-12-25 4 Enticing Charge tails 49-Year-Old Man Weds 17-Year Old Girl July 31. Complainant and his two wives lived happily till January this year. On Jan. 31 his second wife suddenly disappeared from the house. A few days before she disappeared the accused was seen hanging around the house. Nothing was heard532 words
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Article25 1939-12-25 4 rested the cyclist he might have arrest ted his relations or friends. He hat made many arrests m Campbell Road. Judgment was delivered as stated.25 words
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Article54 1939-12-25 4 (From Our Own Correspondent) Johore Bahru, Saturday. A TAMIL was killed when the night tram from Singapore went over him. The incident occurred between Kulai and Sedenak stations after 9 p.m. on Friday night. I The body was badly mutilated, the .head, arm and legs54 words
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812 1939-12-25 4 300 Guests At Ceremony THREE hundred guests attended the wedding of Miss Sybil Nat J and Mr. Edwin Ellis which took place at the Chesed El Synagqjl Oxlev Rise, at 5 p.m. yesterday. 1 The bride, who is the only dau»htoß ol the late Mr.812 words
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Article74 1939-12-25 4 DASTARDLY ATTACK ON GIRL OF 10 Malacca. Sunday. A DASTARDLY attack was made by some unknown person or persons, upon a young Chinese girl of 10 years, at Bachang. She was found at 3 a.m. on Dec. 22 m a nude condition, with a slash of six inches across her74 words
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157 1939-12-25 4 Cinama Reviers XMAS FARE AT THE CAPITOL SEASONABLE entertainment > provided at the Capitol, vvhere ginald Owen plays the part of E ben Scrooge m Dickens' "Christmas car This is a faithful screen version the immortal story. We are shownj^ original Scrooge m his office onij' fof mas Eve, grumbling157 words
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Advertisement62 1939-12-25 4 Silvikrin treatment restores the hair-iorming tissues to normal functions. Write for free booklet— "The Natural Way of Hair Culture." PURE SILVIKRIN The concentrated Natural Hair Food ll a very good Remedy for Sevt:e Dandruff, Heavy Loss of Ha.r, Thinning Hair, Bald Patches nr.d Threatening Baldness. F: f m all Chemists,62 words
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Article1508 1939-12-25 5 VEIGHT Oh LOAVES TO BE STANDARDISED FLOUR RESERVES IN MALA YA I Singapore, Sunday. k his recent broadcast talk the Food Controller, Malaya, referred to the fact that, m the administration of Food Control, two basic principles ad been kept m view: to interfere as little1,508 words
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72 1939-12-25 5 Singapore, Saturday. SENTENCE of four week* rigorous imprisonment was this morning passed on Lam Ah Puan, an eighteen-yar-old Chine* youth, when he was c( nvlcted by Mr. Conrad Oldham m the Second Court on a charge of theft of a bicycle bell at72 words
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Article66 1939-12-25 5 Singapore, Saturday. Produced before Mr. C. H. Koh m ihe Third Police Court this morning, (/new Yong Chen, a 38-year-old Teochew had a charge of attempted murder ol a compatriot, Yeo Knee Chlnf, by stabbing him at about 7.30 last night, explained to him. The magistrate postponed66 words
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Advertisement28 1939-12-25 5 DOG'S HEAD A A A S^S SPECIAL MATURE AUSTRALIAN Bf^S?^ (HOSPITAL QUALITY) |W^^3 MENTION 'DOGS UK AD IF VOUHE LOOKING TOR A I'l'Rl r m4P* ••PICK-MK-I.T' WPS 1-28 words
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455 1939-12-25 6 Gardens Director On "Endless Possibilities" Sintfai>ore, Sunday. VERY large j?athertn° witnesHed the oitftiinjf of this flower Trad Show at the Happy World yesterday evening and amon^ prominent iruests were Mr. R. E. Holttum, Mr. and Mrs. L. Ray man, Dr. S. H Al-Junied, J.P.. and Mr. Emile Galistan. Mi 0.455 words
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Article, Illustration816 1939-12-25 6 People Places npiNY Gillian Mary Crook, three months old daughter of Major and Mrs. A. A. Crook, 6, Nassim Road, was the centre of attraction at her Christening at St. Andrews Cathedral yesterday at midday. The Yen. Archdeacon Graham-White performed the ceremony at the fount which was beautified with a816 words
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Advertisement48 1939-12-25 6 «^^y*" ~~~^^^^B Bfc QE EmH (Ik I^l HB I Al am i .^^^^^2^_j£j-*^' i i r J^^bb^bbbjlv 1 i «k ft '^t v L ml i I a o i. ri TIM c f/ii/ 1 »v i| I t 4 I "*T M M Vf BBB^gBB^ f/^ fy48 words
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Advertisement27 1939-12-25 6 jpt*APoa*fa II Vj\ rHATstr) end Pi T i \l)fiESS£S)fy\ v DRESSES, HOUSECOATS, CORSETS, swimsvits. yjir AS^" 3EAUTIFUL <>1* SHEER > HOSIERY SI, Stamford Rd. phoße (Eu fourt) 333527 words
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Article, Illustration987 1939-12-25 7 Yames To Play After The Xmas Dinner Fun For Crown-Ups 6- Kiddies Fur Our Women Render* JJRE are a number of good games to play this Christmas, most of are simple enough for the ,i children of the family to enjoy well as the grown-ups. AT AND MOUSE.... two players,987 words
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Advertisement76 1939-12-25 7 ~T I WIT /fMf komd-maaa delicious, I a/ways fresh I cool meals I If y,u have not tried one of I our' famous S.C.S Pies you've mis-sed a treat. They are reaJly N^ scrumptious because only the 1^ Vk tenderest ny at, Poultry and name \^A are used to mako76 words
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355 1939-12-25 8 MORNING TRIBUNE Monday, December 25, 1939. BATTLE FOR PEACE IN extending the compliments of the season to all readers we hesi I<ite to speak of a Merry Christmas. It is anything but merry for the P«les, the Czechs, the Finns, the Austrian*, the Chinese and all th^ other millions of355 words
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920 1939-12-25 8 DETAILS OF BRITISH FLIGHT OVER BASE London, Dec. 24. RETAILS of the air battle over Wilhelmshaven on Dec^ 18 are still D being sorted out from the mass of information obta.ned as a result of the study of reports of individual membersBritish Official Wireless - 920 words
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Article94 1939-12-25 8 KINGS BROADCAST TO-DAY London, Dec. 23. THE Empire Christmas broad- cast, ending with messages by the King, will be heard m Dec. 25 at 2.15 GMT on the Empire station, with recordings on the same day at 5 p.m., and on Dec. 26 at U. 45 a.m., 4.30 a.m. and94 words
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Advertisement25 1939-12-25 8 Today's White Label" Announcement F?''K?S Some men' are known by their deeds, others by their mortgages, DEWAR'S is famous for its rare quality. 7. w.p.s.-iT25 words
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Advertisement56 1939-12-25 8 CAPITOL RESTAURANT 'PHONE 4906. Lieht Orchestral Music During Dinner Nightly. TONIGHT SPECIAL X'MAS DAY DINNER 52.00 TOMORROW SPECIAL BOXING DAY DINNER $3.00 FREE DISTRIBUTION OF CRACKERS. BALLOONS AND STREAMERS. DECEMBER 31. SPECIAL NEW YEAR'S EVE DINNER (Crackers, Balloons and Streamers, Jacket clothes). A-la -Carte also available nightly. BOOK YOUR TABLE56 words
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Advertisement56 1939-12-25 8 POLAROID Jee how this new scien- ific light control stops i/j^ eflected glare and pro- J *tt"'l^ ects your eyes as no 2^^ •ther sun glass can proect them. Perfect eye omfort for tennis, driving or any door sport. Price $6.00. Beware of imitations. rHOMPSON OPTICAL CO. Qualified Eyesight Specialists.56 words
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Article, Illustration83 1939-12-25 9 SANTA CLAUS VISITS TAN GLIM f ATHER Christmas was the centre of attraction at the Tanglin Club'j children party on Thursday. He is seen above distributing a gift from the Tree to a small guest. Party fare was heartily enjoyed by the kiddies m the picture below. Little Red Riding83 words
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Advertisement164 1939-12-25 10 0 I 1 1. Ml I) FROM THE UARINCi NOVEL THEY TRIED TO BAN: IMVIIJO.X 3.15 6.15 9.15 I .VSI UW TEE INSIDE" STORY OF S^B SOCIETY'S GLAMOUR GIRLS! JP S«cr«fl of fn« Upper:ru>f playgirli j >l^lfiii)|-^Y^W and fhe Pork Avenwt r^«i«» t^ r y man-hunf ...m l^^ S^ a164 words
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Advertisement147 1939-12-25 10 M.G.Ms Action Jammed Story of l l^ I BOAT FRIGMTFULNESS hwthey were Blown Sky high:V The CAPITOL'S NEXT ATTRACIOnI I I'LL BLOW THEIR SNEAKING^^^3^ II I Wallace Beery m M his finest role! W^fl^^^^^Sf^aH H I Drama of America's A^ ]r j^ I I "suicide fleet" %JL MBr\ MM WrJl147 words
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Article32 1939-12-25 11 £I,000 A YEARS LISTED The Financial Secretary to the Treasury disclosed recently that a list is betog compiled of all and over Civil- Service appointments made since the beginning of the war.32 words
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Advertisement133 1939-12-25 11 SHE OWED ONE MAN HER CAREER! AND ANOTHER* MAN HER HEART; jL Ly opan MI V mX i AY FRANCIS i FORGE BRENT HUNTER* GLORIA DfCKSO >ABF! JEANS «A Ffnt Nail Picnu*< Kre<ted by WM. KEIGHLEI l r«fntfd by WARNER BROS Jgj STARTS TO-MORROW i'AVILIOX PHER CINEMA ■VERTISEMENT ON PAGE133 words
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Advertisement116 1939-12-25 11 A MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALfc OUR PATRONS. POSITIVELY LilWV' I SHOWS 6 It, It -ALHAMBRA Warner Bros. Uproariously Funny Musical Comedy! Jmt^ww^ 1 I ON YOUR A EDDIE ALBERT- ALAN HALE FRANK McHUOH JAMES OUASON Dlr^ct.d b r R Ar CNftJOHf Scr«»n May by t*f, Wold ond Klchord Macoular Atf*»l«»l«fc116 words
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Advertisement279 1939-12-25 12 BY P&Oand BRITISH INDIA LINES (INCORPORATED IN ENGLAND) The A O. N. Compaiiv will have a pMNMHger MiilinU Westwards nv\i monlh. P. 0. STEAM NAY. CO. Collyer Quay r BRITISH INDIA STEAM NAVIGATION CO. SERVICES Brngkok Weekly Fcnang. Rangoon <k Calcutta Weekly Port Swetteuham, Penang, Negapatam. Karikal Porto Novo. Cuddalore,279 words
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Advertisement253 1939-12-25 12 LUXURIOUS ONE-CLASS MOTORSHIPS CABINS WITH PRIVATE BATH. Excellent Cuisine. PASSENGER FREIGHT SERVICES. HOMEWARDS: to Colontoo. Aden Port Said. Palestine. Beyrouth. Marseilles. Casablanca. London. Antwerp. Rotterdam. Copenhagen and Scandinavia OUTWARDS: to Bangkok, Saigon Manila. Hongkong Shanghai r.nci Japan. For particulars regarding sailings tares, etc. please apply to: THE EAST ASIATIC CO.,253 words
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1063 1939-12-25 13 Trespasser - Trespasser By Jpening OfPenang Meeting renang. COME record times are expected to be set up on the first day's races of the Penang Turf Club's Xmas-New Year Meeting on Tuesday. The track has never been known to be so firm and I hear that there1,063 words
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Article79 1939-12-25 13 Horses Cl. 1, Div. 1, BHP. ROYAL HAMPTON Cooliipt Horses Cl. 1. Div. 1, 7F. GRAND PRIX Hybla Horses Cl. 3, Div. 1, 6F. BEANO Old Cow Horses Cl. 3, Div. 2, 6F. VICTORY PARADE Sacrifice Horse s Cl. 3. Div. 3, 6F. GUARD OF HONOtlt79 words
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443 1939-12-25 13 IPOH BEAT PENANG IN WOMEN'S HOCKEY Ipoh, Saturday. PLAYING m aid of the Perak Patriotic Fund, the Ipoh Corinthians defeated the Penang Chinese Recreation Club Women's hockey XI by two goals to nil when they met on the padang to-day. The game was one-sided up to the last few minutes443 words
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Advertisement167 1939-12-25 13 PUBLIC NOTICES NOTICE. Rubber Dealers m the Islands of Singapore andFenang are reminded that rubber coupons issued for the fourth Quarter of 1939 expire on the 30th December, 1939, and any such coupons delivered to the Rubber Control Office after the close of business on the 30th December, 1939 (1167 words
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Advertisement22 1939-12-25 13 SAFEGUARD YOURSELVES INSURE WITH THE EASTERN UNITED ASSURANCE CORPORATION LTD. WMRITY PLUS SERVICE HEAD OFFICE-NO. I6D CECIL STREET, PIIONE NO. 5918SINGAPORE, S.S.22 words
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Article253 1939-12-25 14 HOME SOCCER RUGGER London, Dec 23. I pESULTS of English and Scottish soccer matches played to-day are I Kiven below, together with results of matches m the Rugh> Leagu, I and a number of friendlies. I SOUTH **A" Charlton 0, Arsenal o*. Clapton O. 2, Watford 1 Norwich 2. MillwallReuter - 253 words
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Article267 1939-12-25 14 Singapore. Saturday. H jr THE defendant r-as lent himself J I I be a party to this contract v«ithoj| the consent of the Boxing Board oH Control, and he has to stand by th! agreement." was the comment passed! by the Civil District Judge. Mr g267 words
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Article43 1939-12-25 14 Albion Rovers 3, Morton 1. Clyoe 2, Queen of South 2. Dumbarton 1, Celtic 5. Hamilton Acads 2. Rangers 0. Kilmarnock 2, Queen's Park 1. Partick Thistle 1, Motherwell 3. St. Mirren 3, Airdrieonians 2. Third Lanark 1, Ayr United 1.43 words
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Article50 1939-12-25 14 Red Cross International England 3 Wales .0. at Bradford. FRIENDLIFS Leigh 2, SrougKton 8. Rochdale 7. Halifax 10. Abeiavon Swansea University 11. Erid^nd 5 Newport 3. Bristol 11, Cliftcti 0. Coventry 5 Kenilworth 5. St. Roud 11. Gloucester 7. Torquay 3, Fxeter 3. Penoith 6, Card iff 28. ReuterReuter - 50 words
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Article39 1939-12-25 14 Manila. Dei 1 23 T^FERINO Garcia, of M* phlll J\" V ,iine Islands, retained the wort* middleweight championship. cording to the New York AtWjUc Commission, lny knocking out Glenn Lee of Nebraska »n thirteenth round.- ReuterReuter - 39 words
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Article32 1939-12-25 14 Singapore, Sunday. Mr. W. L. Finch;, r did the sth hole. Old Course, at the Royal Singapore Golt Ciub m one yesterday. The fifth hole is ever 160 yards.32 words
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Advertisement349 1939-12-25 14 THOUSANDS ARE ADMIRING H APP V WORLD rW±/ -.aJßfc FLOWER TRADE SHOW if M\ 100s OF VARIETIES. 1000s OF POTS. f> 0 THLLY THE BIGGEST COLLECTION -OK 4 UF PICKED FLOWERS. NO EXTRA CHARGE TO |PCkRV exhibition at night Fr 3 Hr fi^LfaZ^ SALE (>! (IT FLOWERS I Day M'349 words
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Miscellaneous25 1939-12-25 14 TIDE TABLE l TO-DAY High Water: 9.10 A.M. 9.2 ft. 10.40 P.M. 8.4 ft. TQ-MOUROW High Water: 9.55 A.M. 9.6 ft. 11.20 P.M. 8.7 ft.25 words
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750 1939-12-25 15 Singapore. Saturday. J^ LAST minute rally to-day by readers of the Tribune Kroup of newspapers brought the total of the Christmas Cheer Fond to over $2,000, which was fhe sum asked for by Lieut-Col. I,ord, when he broadcast his appeal a fortnight aj?o. It750 words
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Article107 1939-12-25 15 Singapore, Sunday. THE Local Appeal Committee for the St. 1 Nicholas' Home for Blind Children °as collected a sum of $11,734.49 on behalf of this deserving institution. Of the total they received $5,000 from Mr. Aw Boon Haw and Mr. Aw Boon Par, about $3,600107 words
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Advertisement14 1939-12-25 15 ESTABLISHED 1«72 South British insurance Co., Ltd. Tel 5926 2 FW^ys 011 G** 61114 words
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Advertisement104 1939-12-25 15 NEDERLANDSCHE HANDELMAATSCHAPPIJ, N. V. Established by Royal Charter A.D. 1824 Incorporated m the Netherlands. (Netherlands Trading Society) BANKERS AMSTERDAM Paid Up Capital f. 40,030,000.Reserve Fund 10.500,00,London Correspondents NATIONAL PROVINCIAL BANK LIMITED. Head Office: AMSTERDAM Branches: Holland:— Rotterdam, The Hague, and 64 branches and sub-branches at smaller places. Netherlands East Indies:—104 words
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Advertisement31 1939-12-25 15 Oversea-Chinese Banking Corporation Limited heir to announce that their new branch office at Nos. 27 ft fll Jaian Tungku Ahmat Segamat, Johore will commence business on Thursday, 4th Jan.. 1940 MaaUrt31 words
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Article, Illustration864 1939-12-25 16 LOOKING IN AT LAST NIGHT'S PARTIES with LORRAINE STREETER ALTHOUGH many people, particularly those with young children, preferred to celebrate Christmas Eve quietly m their own homes, there was a record attendance at all the popular night spots m Singapore last night. At Raffles, guests dined864 words
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Article82 1939-12-25 16 Washington, Dec. 24. THE United States Navy has or--1 ddred from the Consolidated Aircraft Corporation, San Diego, a fleet of giant long-range foiirenginetl flying-boats to patrol the "line of observation" m the Pacific, and reinforce the defence patrols. Authoritative quarters state that the order involvesReuter - 82 words
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179 1939-12-25 16 WAR MINISTERS CHRISTMAS MESSAGE TO THE TROOPS London, Dec. 24. I THE War Minister has sent the {4. 1 lowing message of greetinr to tw I B.E.F.:— "You will spend your Christmnß surroundings not entirely un familiar m a British expeditionary force. I "You are absent from your famikl 3utB.O.W. - 179 words
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Article83 1939-12-25 16 London. Dec. 24. AN Admiralty bulletin issued at 11 5J last night, states that Germany hat been guilty of laying automatic moored mines without notice m the North Sei outside territorial waters off the British coast. Consequently the Admiralty give notice tha'j it ia their intentionReuter - 83 words
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Article304 1939-12-25 16 s r Penang, Saturday. CUICIDE by hydrochloric poisoning was the verdict returned on a 30-year-old Chinese named Yeoh Lee Sam by the Penang Coroner, Mr. A. W. Bellamy, at the conclusion of the inquiry into his death which occurred at the General Hospital on304 words
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