Morning Tribune, 16 December 1941
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Title Section22 1941-12-16 1 < hi > NRTT >> kLKN KXI'KKD l IMM) l>\ll Morning Tribune Vol. 6—No. 272, Tuesday, December 16, 1941. Morning Tribune Wednesday, December n, 151-11.22 words
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Article147 1941-12-16 1 ENEMY SUPPLY SHIPS SUNK y\ Lhc Vlediterranean, linti^li .1 submarines continue to harass kiemy shipping, states an Ailmi ralty communique issued to-day. A medium sised supply ship, a schooner and a caique have been sunk hy gunfire A supply ship and salvage tug, believed to he the Irene and theReuter - 147 words
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887 1941-12-16 1 HEAVY LOSSES INFLICTED ON THE ENEMY SEVERE FIGHTING IN S. KEPAH VERY heavy fighting is reported in the northern part of the Malay Peninsula and there has been slight withdrawal of our troops on the Kedah part of the front, says a Reuter cable from London. Casualties may be severeReuter - 887 words
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Article, Illustration6 1941-12-16 1 LORD LINLITHGOW ''Let's sink our differences."6 words
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Article195 1941-12-16 1 Manila, Dec. 15. army communique says: "Our Air Force attacked the enemy m the Legaspi area on Sunday. Two transports were badly damaged. The situation m other areas remains unchanged." Another announcement says that lour Japanese fighters were shot down during two air attacksReuter - 195 words
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Article21 1941-12-16 1 Ir.1 r Into the war. t the H quoting month' wits •he pponlf> who had heon I under Japanese fire. ReuterReuter - 21 words
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81 1941-12-16 1 London, Dec. 15. AN Indian formation advancing north-west from a position south of Gazala, repulsed tv/o counterattacks by about 40 enemy tanks, according to authoiitative quarters In London to-day. Sixteen enemy tanks were destroyed and 21 officers and 350 men captuiod. Pressure of theReuter - 81 words
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Article153 1941-12-16 1 ALTHOUGH the commu niques issued by the Com bined Headquarters, Singa pore, are necessarily meagn > (m order r< keep m forma tion away fron the enemy) th< news has been apparently supplemented b v eye- witness stories of some of the actions fought, said the M.B.C. last153 words
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Article209 1941-12-16 1 Desmond tIGHE - Desmond tIGHE (By I Cairo, Dec 15. "I HAVE just reached Cairo after I travelling more than 500 miles 5 across the desert from Tobru*, with a New Zealand supply co- 1 1' mn En route, we passed miles of transport headed westward Gun*, tanks and lorry-borne mfanuyReuter - 209 words
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Article54 1941-12-16 1 London. Dec. 15. A RECENT attempt on the life of Mussolini has been admitted by the Italian Radio m a broadcast. Nine Slovenes have been sentenced to death and 37 to imprisonnent for life ior sabotage and aa attempt on the life of Mussilini, accordingReuter - 54 words
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Article135 1941-12-16 1 London. Dec. 15. A NEW phase of battle is reported to be developing m Libya where the Axis forces, under (ion. Rommel, arr now qivta| b.itile lo the pursuing fit itisti iorecs. After having run away from the British forces, Axis troops >esterdav turned about and engaged theReuter - 135 words
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Article271 1941-12-16 1 British Maintain Libyan Advance Cairo, Dec. 15. •I 111 following is the text of a communique fit. in British GAQ, Middle Fast OB Monday: "Despite bad weather uitn lowclouds and rain, our main fores made still further prOfrui from the ltd south- wc^l of (i;i7al.i. North of Trigh. and QReuter - 271 words
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Advertisement71 1941-12-16 1 Missing Japanese FUR of the 10 Japanese who escaped the police roundup m Singapore last week have now been taken into custody, stated the M.B.C. m a news broadcast last night. The Colony Government was offering a reward for information leading to the arrest of these men. WASTED!!! I (l71 words
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931 1941-12-16 2 East Coast (Singapore) Evacuation Area Important Notice C 7 '//is Of// \f/(t Keep To Persons Registered To Go To The (Jovernment Camp j At Yio Chu Kang Road. SHOULD EVACUATION BECOME NECESSARY. The following instructions which were published m October are re-published for information of residents of Evacuation areas. It931 words
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Article72 1941-12-16 2 Madras. Dec. 14. THE Madras Government is taking stops to Intensify A.R.P. measures, especially In the coastal towns of the Province, where the danger of air attack has increased with Japan's entry into thr. war. The total number of wardens In the Madras Fortress area at the end of NovemberRadio - 72 words
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Article40 1941-12-16 2 L.ucknow. Drc\ 14. Mr. C. ftajagopalaoharinr. former Madras Conerrss Promirr. on studpnts m Lticktiow today to work for communal unity. Culture huilt \in m Indln lolnt.lv by TTindH r P'"»d Mu^lims nnd said tlir nroblom was TTindu-TV^uslini unity. By RadioRadio - 40 words
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Article81 1941-12-16 2 Delhi. Dec. 14. MR. A. V. Asquith, Chief Commissioner of Delhi, stressed at the opening of the Delhi War Week that, with the progress ot mechanisation, educated men had a wonderful chance to serve in the armed forces. Delhi's contribution to the Defence Loan so far, he added, had totalledRadio - 81 words
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Article129 1941-12-16 2 Lahore, Dec. 14. A PUNJAB Government communique warns wheat dealers not to pay prices above those fixed by Government. Any such cortiacts will involve them m considerable risks, because the movement and price of wheat must be strictly controlled, and it might be impossible to fulfil contracts made now. WheatRadio - 129 words
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Article17 1941-12-16 2 Waste paper should not \x> allowed to accumulate because of fire risks. It should be destroyed daily.17 words
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928 1941-12-16 2 West Coast (Singapore) Evacuation Area Important Notice Cut This C)/// And Kan Ir To Persons Resist t»red To osj To The (Jovernment ('amp SHOULD XV \< TATION BECOME NEC FSSAKY. The following instructions which were* published m October are re-published for information off residents off Evacuation areas. II is essential928 words
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Article403 1941-12-16 3 Libya: Imperial Forces Roll On (By Alaric Jacob, Reuters Special Correspondent m Libya with Bnti>h Tanks west of Acroma) Friday (delayed). DRITISH, W\v Zealand and Indian troops, supported by tanks the iweeping Steadily forward ever -he barrer. and scrubby desert west of Tobruk. Last nitfht, they took some 8(H) AxisReuter - 403 words
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126 1941-12-16 3 fWith advanced R.A.F. Fighters In Libya) Dec. 15. (Delayed) rpHE heaviest ground-strafing of this rnnipai.,n. is now boinn carried out by Tomahawk* and Beau fighters on cm. 'it nsaaMl of German and Italian transport moving westwards from Gazala and Derna along theReuter - 126 words
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Article75 1941-12-16 3 Washington, Dec. 15. THE United States Secretary for the Navy, Colonel Frank Knox. arrived m Washington .shortly be-' fore midnight. The Navy Depart- 1 ment announced that Colonel' Knox. who avoided newsmen, will .see President Roosevelt on Monday. The President worked most of Sunday on aReuter - 75 words
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Article17 1941-12-16 3 A special mooting of the Legislative Council will be hold In Singapore to-day. to pass certain bills.17 words
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183 1941-12-16 3 Chungking, Dec. 15. IF Soviet Russia should declare war on Japan Japan's defeat would be certain, says the "Ta Kun\ Pao" m a leading article to-day. "Witli the three Axis powers now lined up agamsi the democracies. Soviet Russia must declare183 words
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Article148 1941-12-16 3 San Francisco Radio, Dec. 15. THE situation is well m hand, the Far Eastern Army spokesman said to-day m a review of the first week of war m the Philippines. Japanese losses were severe, and included four transports sunk, and at least 40 planes destroyed148 words
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Article63 1941-12-16 3 Rome. Dec. 15. Monday's communi-j que announces that two Italian light crui-, sers have been sunk m the Central Mcdi- t terranean and claims that one British cruiser was hit m the Central Mediterranean and another m the Western Mediterranean. British pressure m the Cazala area continues,Reuter - 63 words
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Article98 1941-12-16 3 Reinforcing A.I.F. In Middle East Melbourne, Dec. 15. lne Minister lor the Army iMr. Forde said the Government would honour its pledge and see that adequate re-; iniorcements were supplied to the A.I.F. In the Middle East. "Actually, now. there is a substantial reservoir of reinforcements there to meet any98 words
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Article23 1941-12-16 3 Melbourne. Dec. 15. Blackouts have been Ll In ma: us on the Victorian ci and lig] ting rens are In force m others.23 words
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Article51 1941-12-16 3 Now York. Dtc. id. rr.WELVE hundred electricians completed the task on Sunday night of adjusting 28.000 control boxes .so that Air Raid Wardens ran turn off New York's 250.000 street lights m any black-out emergency. Workmen gave their time fre^ and thfi Maintenance Company donated the materials.-Reuter - 51 words
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Advertisement79 1941-12-16 3 CELLOPHANE PAPER Made m England CA N 15 E S U PFLIED VR O M STOCK RAHAMIN PENHAS 117, Cecil Street, Singapore. APB 1 HI I(\S PHILP LINE. (Incorporated m Australia) MONTHLY SAILINGS TO BRISBANE, SYDNEY, MELBOURNE via JAVA, DARWIN AND THURSDAY ISLAND For information regarding freight and passenger accommodation79 words
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Advertisement123 1941-12-16 3 EYE EXAMINATIONS, Eyeglasses, Exclusively. \]p^ THOMPSON OPTICAL CO. ARCADE BLDG., 'PHONE 3002. B. A. Thompson, Dr. of Ocular i Science, 35 years' European Clinical Experience. Advances against goods and produce at low rates of interest may be arranged with us. We also offer Godown spaces to let at low. rental*,123 words
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344 1941-12-16 4 11'rrn the exception of Soviet Russia and Japan, which have not yet declared war on each other, the world is virtually one bis battlefield Almost defying the limitations of space and distance. The peculiarity of the present international situation is such344 words
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Article134 1941-12-16 4 THE splendid behaviour of the staff of a Govern men office, m an area of North Malaya which has been the s>cene of righting, is described m a personal letter from an M.C.S. officer received m Singapore. ••It. will probably Interest you to know", he writes,134 words
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232 1941-12-16 4 Government rejects clerks' debt petition A REPLY, refusing the request of the Associations that the enforcement of the Debt Circular— known amone Government servants as Circular 13— be postponed for at least three years, alternatively, that steps similar to those taken by the Johore Government be taken instead, has been232 words
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223 1941-12-16 4 DEC A USE Low Tong Yok, des P rribed as a salesman employed m Chcp Seng Fatt, Lavender Street, sold rice above the maximum price to a customer, and was backed by Low Chan Leong, the proprietor of the shop, both salesman and223 words
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33 1941-12-16 4 Death Penalty For Treachery Looting Legislation is bein^ prepared ;md will be enacted at once to provide the death penalty for such offences against the State and the community as treachery and looting.33 words
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Article56 1941-12-16 4 'pHE women and children <".u< uated from Penang arrived .^alclv m Sm^tpore -.•relay morning They displayed an admirable spirit of patience nnd fortitude ■■■< ;it., nuxic to receive them were satisfactorily carried out. nnd the Oov- wlahea to exp on ol the kindness and h all who56 words
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Article81 1941-12-16 4 THE Air Minister, Lieut. r Col Moore Brabazon, has teicgraphed gratefully acknowledging a further rift which has enabled him to name a third lighter aircraft "Ireng-ganu No. Ill," and asking the High Commissioner to convey his gratitude to all concerned. "Their generosity,' adds Lieut. Col. Moore Brabazun,81 words
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Article124 1941-12-16 4 IyKARJ.M; an AJLJP. 'ifiifortn. Mu.ih.im 'tin BuMian ?7 > nii-d i<« extort |M from i shopkeeper m Upper WeM Road «»n Fridiv. Ibraham went to the shop ami informed Bin Ah Blang, bo was In charge, that he had been lent h\ a p< lice officer of Randans124 words
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130 1941-12-16 4 I^IRES lit by gardeners during the day and carelessly left after dark are proving a danger to Singapore. When garden refuse i-, burnt this must be so done that it will be impossible for the fire to rekindle after dark. Householders should instruct their130 words
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Article31 1941-12-16 4 Will all lio^t^ who were kind enough to receive evacuees yesterday phase Inform the Undej-Sr.rretary. Government Ofiices. i Singapore, In writing, of the names ol their visitor.31 words
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Article110 1941-12-16 4 FOR ARMY MEDICAL SKRVICKS IN MALAYA Qualified dre>sers are urgently needed for the Army Medical Services, for the care of sick and wounded of the lighting forces now defending Malaya. A recognised dresser'i certificate —either Grade I, II or lll—is cecesaary. Applicants must be physically fit110 words
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Advertisement131 1941-12-16 4 CHINA PLEDGES FULL AID THE Singapore Far Eastern Bureau of the British Ministry of Information received this cable yesteiday from Dr. Hollington Tong, chairman of the International Publicity Boaid, Chungking:— "Greetings to our gallant British comrades who are -courageously withstanding the fury of the treacherous common enemy. "Initial British losses131 words
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Advertisement41 1941-12-16 4 East CoastEvaaiaiion Scheme A NOTICE to owners of private cars not resident m evacuation areas who have promised to send cars to assist m the evacuation of B." "C, M "D" and "E' Traffic Districts is published 111 Page 6 to-day41 words
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Advertisement322 1941-12-16 4 Singapore Municipality I I M)l RS DEI i lal oi vici i<t pai tt\iiiui. ipa] Tender R' iom. U Date Of Cl sins Supply oi Standard H'Kh iutc Oopper Tubes. 4 p.m. 5 Jamuiry 1947. Supply of Slulci: Va for W'it»>r tor period i 5 42 to i0|4143. J p322 words
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Article168 1941-12-16 5 I WAS sun o-.im<W received blows .>ml < voided .1 Hh v with a knife. Someone tried t«» h away mj revolver w i»« 1 drew it and ;>s I was unable t<> mi away I died twice into the crowd/ 100 Bee Boon, a detective, stated168 words
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Article46 1941-12-16 5 JohannesDiirg, Dec. 15. Thp War Funds Cricket Match was won by the Transvaal, who made 329 for 6 wickets, by two wickets, after dismissing the Army side for 328. Both teams included many well known players experienced m peace time Provincial cricket ReuterReuter - 46 words
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Article31 1941-12-16 5 Moscow, Dec. 15.— The Pravda Special Correspondent re- ports on Dec. 14: "Our troops successfully pursued their offensive southward and I south-westward of I Tula and occunied 32 I villages.- ReuterReuter - 31 words
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Article16 1941-12-16 5 Moscow, Doc. 15. A Soviet communique states that there was nightlong fighting on all fronts. ReuterReuter - 16 words
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Article64 1941-12-16 5 l^^l Miami, Dec. 15. WITH scores of 70,; 67, 66, 66; for aj recoid-breaking aggregate of 269, Byron j Nelson, the former American Open! Champion, won the; £•2,500 Miami Golf Tournament, first of the events scheduled for a big winter cir-, cuit. Nelson won the, event lastReuter - 64 words
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Article52 1941-12-16 5 Melbourne, Dec. 15. Most Sydney grade cricket teams were short of players yesterday, because o f military duties resulting from call-ups. Gordon defeated University. Glebe d. North Sydney, Petersham d (Western Suburbs. St. George d Randwick, Cumberland d. Mar- rickville. Manly d.l Waverley. Northern District' d. Paddington, Mosmen52 words
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Article630 1941-12-16 5 Lorraine Streeter - Lorraine Streeter By WHEN the eva< uee train from Penang steamed Into Singapore station yesterday morning women and children who had travelling since Saturday night were met by cneerful workers wno handed out tea, fruit drinks and biscuits. Carrying trajra <;f drinks were H.E. the630 words
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Advertisement142 1941-12-16 5 AMERICAN AFTERNOON AND EVENING DRESSES NOTICE PRISCILLA Ltd. Ik ori:x AS USUAL From 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. 5 i H imm Phone 3335 FIRST FLOOR ENTRANCE HILL STREET /vv While women arc bi\sy with war work Elizabeth Beauty Salon feelfl that it can do its bit by taking care142 words
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Advertisement129 1941-12-16 5 SINGAPORE COLD STORAGE CO V LTD. NOTICE CAKES Owing to the Order which has now been issued, we very much regret we are unable to make any more cakes. Would the public be good enough to note that no cakes will be available for sale from any of our Bakeries129 words
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Article82 1941-12-16 6 Melbourne, Dec. 15. THE Minister for Air (Mr. Drake ford) annnounced that Australia's tirst night tighter squadron, equipped with Beaurighters, has been established at a British base and that it is fully prepared to meet the threatened renewal of heavy air attacks on tne U.K. The squadron already has earned82 words
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Article49 1941-12-16 6 Mr. Drakeford also announced that universal bomb-racks, capable of holding all types of bombs used by R.A.A.F. ma-| chines, are now being' made m Australia. He said that the Pacific war would make it increasingly difficult to import bomb racks from Britain. The Australian racks are made of steel.49 words
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Article62 1941-12-16 6 The following R.A.A.F. officers serving m the Middle East have been decorated for outstanding bravery m the Libyan campaign: Squadron Leader Charles Rawlinson, of Melbourne, Bar to D.F.C. won In October; Flight Lieut. David Arthur Coke, and Flying Officer Frank Fischer, both of Melbourne, D.F.C. Squadron Leader Rawlinson commanded the62 words
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Article99 1941-12-16 6 The Prime Minister, (Mr. Curtin), said he was gratified by the way In which the Australian public had accepted the emergency plans. The Government realised, he said, that m! peacetime long consideration would have been necessary before] drastic action was announced such as had been taken during the last few99 words
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Article37 1941-12-16 6 The Minister for Transport 'Mr. Lawson*, has announced that the Commonwealth has taken over control of the State railway systems. ihp sandbagging of a number of rhv buildings m Sydney has begun. Bri<i 11 are build m37 words
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Advertisement96 1941-12-16 6 iREVISED SCREENING TIMESI a universal picture B*^ <^^m^^m^ms^^^^ VkKttjioM rr%! CONDITIONED [■■iPI j OPENS TO-DAY 3.15-6.15-9.15 <* t> p i f* ib^ m against America's wiUv^Vx ,4fli Yam f mam I J *^^^^IT^^m m m^^ m^Es&^m&^uK^^Ei^ w l^S b! S J S i w 9** mm T I i f96 words
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Advertisement210 1941-12-16 6 EVACUATIOiM SCHEME EAST C-OA j I ARtA PRIVATE CARS ASSISTING CORRECTION TO ROUTE SLIPS 1. Ownoi.s of private cars not resident m Evacuation Areaa who are Bending cars to assist m an evacuation of B, C and 1) Traffic Districts, Ea.st Coast Area, are notified of the folk) wing cormtion210 words
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Article2002 1941-12-16 7 INSTRUCTIONS FOR OWNERS OF VEHICLES (OTHER THAN PUBLIC TRANSPORT VEHICLES) The following alteration of the East (oast evacuation area traffic* scheme is notified:— Traffic entering the area from Singapore, instead of entering via drove Road, will enter via Geylang Road, Urn Ah Woo Road, Sandy Lane2,002 words
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Article39 1941-12-16 7 Dec TLIK Bombay Govf-rn-nt will d: bute sandbags to all buildings m the city, and have tire-fighting equipment installed In some later on. The Commissioner of the Bombay Municipality is to supervise sandbag distribution. -By RadioRadio - 39 words
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Article55 1941-12-16 7 Manila Radio. Dec. 15. THE Japanese are losing their accuracy. Their bombers are now throwing: their loads into the sea m the Appari areas. When everything was m their favour, they were all right, but under the heavy punishment they are receiving^ their bombing technique has55 words
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Article77 1941-12-16 7 London. Dec. 1&. Latest Rifts from the Dominions and Colonies for war purposes include £13,000 sent by the Durban Medical Aid for Russia fund to the Soviet Ambassador. A further £5,000 has been sent to the British Government by the Tanganyika War Fund and the civilReuter - 77 words
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Article44 1941-12-16 7 The weekly Hlndn- stani journal "Noor-E-Watan." issued 'i Singapore, has bern converted into a daily newspaper, of four medium-size pages, with pictures. It *s published at 4 pjn. daily except on Sundays. The "Noor-E-Wnitan" office is at 745. North Bridge Road. < Telephone No. 2169).44 words
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Article10 1941-12-16 7 Katong Park >s closed to the public until further notice.10 words
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Advertisement27 1941-12-16 7 l*n hlic Notices Route Slips For Walkers Cyclists BA9T i OAST AREA. WALKERS' ROITE SLIP. "AT TRAFFIC DISTRICT: In an emergency, evacuees (Walkers) living in "A" Traffic27 words
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Article635 1941-12-16 8 FIGHTER ESCORT FOR WARSHIPS Commons Questions Un Loss Of Prince Of Wales LUJNUUJN, U&^. 1O. QUESTIONS REGARDING THE LOSSES OF THE PRINCE OF WALES, REPULSE AND SYDNEY WERE ASKED IN THE HOUSE OF COMMONS TO-DAY (TUESDAY), BUT THE GOVERNMENT SPOKESMAN WAS UNABLE TO THROW ANY FURTHER LIGHT ON THESE SINKINGS.Reuter - 635 words
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Article65 1941-12-16 8 Ottawa. Dec. 16. THE Prime Minister, Mr. Mackenzie King, announced the appointment of Sir Humphrey Mitchell, former Member of Parliament and recently Chairman ol the National War Labour Board as Minister of Labour. Sir Humphrey Mitchell succeeds Mr. McLarty who has been transferred to theReuter - 65 words
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Article44 1941-12-16 8 Rome, Dec. 16. An Italian communique announces that the R.AF. raided Taranto and Benghazi. The communique adds: "On the Ainel-Gazala front there were insistent violent enemy infantry and tank attacks against the Italian positions yesterday." The communique claims the canturp nf Rricrasfo commander ReuterReuter - 44 words
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Article86 1941-12-16 8 Nazis Admil Reverses In Russia nun, uec. id I reported from Berlin that tin German High Command admits that the Russian attacks are now amazingly heavy. Besides the captured town reported iU tllc Soviet communique, it .is now known that the Russians are exerting great pressure on the Ladoga front,Reuter - 86 words
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Article67 1941-12-16 8 A London, Dec. 16. N Air Ministry communique issued on Tuesday noon says: "Last night aircraft of the Bomber Command attacked the docks at Ostend and Brest and laid mines m enemy waters. Fighter Command aircraft on offensive patrol attacked an enemy aerodrome m occupied territory.Reuter - 67 words
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Article75 1941-12-16 8 Pretoria, Dec. 16. FOLLOWING explosions reported on Dec. 15, wiae 1 powers for tracing the perpetrators of these acts of violence and sabotage are assumed by the Minister oi Justice. The Minister has the power to arrest per.sons on suspicion of taking part m, orReuter - 75 words
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Article21 1941-12-16 8 London, Dec. 16. It is learned that the British total expenditure on the war to the present date is £8,300.000,000.- ReuterReuter - 21 words
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Article473 1941-12-16 8 Moscow, Dec. 16. J'HE Soviet troops are forcing the Germans back on the north and south flanks of the Moscow Front. The most important gain is the recapture of Klin, an important railhead town, six miles north-west of Moscow. Klin is on the road to KalininReuter - 473 words
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Miscellaneous86 1941-12-16 8 Singapore Radio IN addition to the News Bulletins m English throughout the day at the ."-pecifled times, and official annoimcements, if any, at 1.20 p.m special items m tomorrow's radio programme from Singapore include the Weekly Film Review, when recorded extracts from tho Week's films are heard, at 7.30 p.m.;86 words
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