The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 9 September 1939
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Title Section17 1939-09-09 1 The Singapore Free Press AND DAILY NEWS NO. 13.875. ESTD. 1835 SATURDAY, SEPITMBER 9, 1939 5 CENTS17 words
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Article240 1939-09-09 1 70-Ton Tanks Lead French Advance POWERFUL GERMAN COUNTER-ATTACK A London, Sept. S. bILKCL battle is being waged on the wooded hills between the Maginot and Siegfried lines, on the Western Front near Saarbrucken. Successful French advances on German fortifications at the front of the SiegfriedReuter - 240 words
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Article107 1939-09-09 1 F OUR SUBMARINES tfTACK AT ONCE idon. Sept. 8. Ti;l reamer Manaar, i alcutta from unk by German he Atlantic yestin It is learned bulled and torMi bmarines ship from both c killed and two others 1 1 vac picked uner, but some r 24 hours withwenHavas - 107 words
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Article63 1939-09-09 1 Lt. -Col, Spear Released IV i pins. Sept. 8. 1 SPEAR. British ~a.s arrested about three months .1 en charges of leaded m Peipiiig, m Kalgan. c which would ipwrinrn before a rtial has been .■spokesman said acted on out of evil intent. Ign di.^patche.l. Col. I spirits. red mReuter - 63 words
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Article21 1939-09-09 1 London, Sept. 8. ressed warm lands Government M Cornier BriBerttn, Sir Keltic the niilwiMj staif I ivinf Germany.21 words
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Article77 1939-09-09 1 London, Sept. 8. rrHt Ministry of Information reports complaints by German soldiers stationed m the Siegfried Line that dug-outs are crammed with munitions, that air m the dug-outs is foul owing j to defective ventilation, that the more hcj/^y protected dus-oujfcs are: not yet ready andReuter - 77 words
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Article, Illustration101 1939-09-09 1 London, Sept. 8. A MANIFESTO broadcast by the New Zealand Federation of Labour appeals to the workers of all countries, including the workers of Germany, to make a common cause m the. flght against aggression and dictatorship, and for human justice, liberty andReuter - 101 words
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Article20 1939-09-09 1 Dublin, Sept. 8. The Eire Government has called up the nrst-line volunteers— the Terri- mobilized. ReuterReuter - 20 words
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Article24 1939-09-09 1 Berlin. Sept. 8. ACCORDING to the German official wbekss, the Bank of Danzig has been taken over by the tfeichsbank.— ReuterReuter - 24 words
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Article70 1939-09-09 1 London, Sept. 8. A German news agency reported that the German High Command says that German motorised troops entered Warsaw at 5.15 this evening. There is, however, no confirmation of this claim from any other sources as yet and wireless programmes and speeches from the Warsaw station wereReuter - 70 words
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Article29 1939-09-09 1 The Hague, Sept. 8. Twenty-nine of the crew of 51 of a Dutch minesweeper were drowned when the ship struck a mine and sank near Westerschiliin? this afternoon ReuterReuter - 29 words
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Article35 1939-09-09 1 London, Sept. 8 In consequence of the Duke o Kep* assuming a naval appoint ment for the duration of the war Lord Gowrie will continue m th office of Governor- General of Aus traTn. ReuterReuter - 35 words
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Article29 1939-09-09 1 London, Sept. 8. The Ministry of Information stated to-niffht that the British Government will use its belligerent rights to the full to prevent contraband from rcachißf the enemy. ReuterReuter - 29 words
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Article80 1939-09-09 1 London, Sept. 8. The Ministry of Information states: "It is now palpably evident that Germany is prosecuting an unrestricted submarine campaign, that German submarine commanders have been ginni orders to sink merchant ships on sigh- .md without warning. ♦'It is also quite clear that German submarines wure at their stationsReuter - 80 words
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Article122 1939-09-09 1 "NO CAUSE FOR ANY APPREHENSION" London, Sept. 8. RATIONING will not begin fcr three of four weeks, Mr. W. S. Morrison, Food Minister, declared to-day. There was no cause for the slightest apprehension over the food situation, however long the war lasts. Evacuation of theReuter - 122 words
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Article46 1939-09-09 1 Kobe, Sept. 8. Ii^PANESE steamship companies, it Is understood, have offered to parchase the 18.000-ton Norddeutscher Lloyd liner Scharnhorst. The Kobe agents of the Norddeutscher Lloyd say that the versel is under the control of the German Embassy m Tokio. DomeiDomei - 46 words
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Article39 1939-09-09 1 London, Sept. 8. Fis understood the British Government has protested to Japan against the order that customs dues must be paid m Hua Hsing notes. France and America also are expected to protest. ReuterReuter - 39 words
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Article34 1939-09-09 1 London, Sepl. 8. IT has been decided that all outdoor entertainments and theatres, cinemas and football matches, may recpen as from to-morrow. They may stay cpen only until 10 p.m.34 words
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Article32 1939-09-09 1 (From Our Own Correspondent* London, Sept. 8. Malayan students m London have called on the Malayan Agency to otfer their services to the Imperial Government.—Free Press copyright cable^m.32 words
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Article38 1939-09-09 1 Wellington. Sepf. 8. THE Government of New Zealand is appealing for single men between the ages of 21 and 35 to join a special military force to serve m or beyond New Zealand. ReuterReuter - 38 words
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Article138 1939-09-09 1 TRAFFIC 'COP' CATCHES NAZI London. Sept. 8. The Royal Air Force successfully carried out, without disaster, another reconnaissance flight over North Germany this morning to distribute more than 3,500,000 copies of a note to the German people. It is announced by the Polish Embassy m Paris thatReuter - 138 words
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Article85 1939-09-09 1 Internment Conditions In Palestine London. Sept. 8. £ONTRARY to German broadcast al- legations, the internment of Nazic, m Palestine has only been carried cut with a minimum of discomfort for those it is considered necessary should be interned. Announcing this, the Ministry of Information states: "These byReuter - 85 words
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Article20 1939-09-09 1 In Jamaica, all classes have declared their loyalty to England, saying: that this was no time for domestic squabbles. ReuterReuter - 20 words
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Article150 1939-09-09 1 London, Sept. 8. THE International Rubber ReguL: tion Committee announces Jm m view of a request from tru* British Government for the rrlease of additional rubber to enable the Government to implement tin terms of the agreement between Britain and tb? I'nitcd States for150 words
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Article107 1939-09-09 1 Arms Embargo Repeal ROOSEVELT TO CALL SPECIAL SESSION Washington. Sept. 8. DISSIDENT ROOSEVELT has stat fpedal i session of Congress be called shortly and it is safe to assume he v ill a<k for a repeal cf th* arms embargo. President Roosevelt also stated he had signed a proclamation establishingReuter - 107 words
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Article22 1939-09-09 1 A FGHAN ISTAN NE UTRA L. London, Sept. 8. Afghanistan'^ 1 eutrality Is proclaim ed m the official newspaper In Kabul. ReuterReuter - 22 words
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Advertisement57 1939-09-09 1 FOR QUALITY AND ECONOMY DRINK BIGIA TEA TO-NIGHT Orchestral Concert 8.15 to 9.15 p m Sp ECIAL RACE DINNER DANCE uiMni-: HA.NOF OF mo( ham.mk i\\ THE ORMON9E SISTEHS c p OPULAR ENGLISH CABARET ATTRACTION I l).i:i !ntcrprci:iti( ns and Popular B—ff -HOOK YOUK TABLE— Non-Diners $L^ n FEL SERVED57 words
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Advertisement183 1939-09-09 1 SUPPORT MALAYAN PRODUCE. DRINK BIGIA TEA SEAVIEW fk HOTEL TO-NIGHT SPECIAL RACE DINNER. DANCE CABARET DrnSTAINMIM CKOMIiin isi |"tre vo r ~&~da mT I I FAMOIS AI'STRALIAN DA.NXKI :-> EXTENSION TO 1 A. >I. DINNER $3.00 NON-DINEK S SI.W» OAM X FOKM 41 aiISIC BY THE ADELPHI SEA VIEW HOTEL183 words
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116 1939-09-09 2 •""PELL the accused that I have had several of these cases of felling trees m the Forest Reserve. The damage done has been not only to trees but also to the catchment area." Thus remarked Mr. L. C. Goh m the Singapore Fifth Police Court116 words
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291 1939-09-09 2 MANCHESTER PRIVATE IS EXONERATED BY CORONER THE Singapore Coroner, Mr. W. G. Porter, yesterday exonerated Private Harold Edward Brant of the 1st. Battalion, the Manchester Regiment, at an inquiry into the death of a Chinese dhoby, Tang Kwan Noi, who received fatal injuries when291 words
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Article112 1939-09-09 2 One man, gor.l- keeper Monk, saved the Fraser and Neave Sports Club from defeat against the Cold Storage m their annual soccer fixture for the Dalvey Cup played on the 5.11.8. ground yesterday. The game ended In a one-all draw after a well contested struggle m112 words
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Article35 1939-09-09 2 Following are S.C.C. straight snooker ties: Monday: C. Fitton vs. C. G. Fugler. Tuesday: A. G. Ells vs. Cari Lawson. Wednesday: A. D. Baker vs. winner of C. Fitton vs. C. G. Fuller.35 words
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192 1939-09-09 2 Prostitutes Protection Money Demand RATTAN FOR CHINESE THIS IS A CAUSE of a great deal *of crime m this city, where proefitntps are battened down by parasites ofprotection money," said Court InSector Such m the Second Court yesfSrdav when a Chinese, Wee Ah Tar, was cen^enced to eight strokes of192 words
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Article308 1939-09-09 2 rIREE SONS, four daughters, 37 grandchildren and four great -grandchildren survive Mrs. M. S. Vanderput. a member of Singapore's Dutch Burgher community, who died tWs week at her residence, 37, Wilkln--0f of B1 the late Mr. W. R. »?h\»^^^^ She was the youngest daughter308 words
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Article86 1939-09-09 2 Ties m the S.C.C. autumn lawn tennis tournament played yesterday resulted Mixed Doubles: Major Bedford and Mrs. Archer <owe 15.3> beat a. It. Macintosh and Mrs. Goetxee (owe 3), 6 3, 5—7, 7 5. "A" Class Doubles: R. F. B. Gurr and J. Macintosh (owe 15) beat T.86 words
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Advertisement143 1939-09-09 2 TO-DAY and TO-MORROW 4 SHOWS A LH AM BRA cis and Vu p.m. 2Mb Century-Fox Gorgeous Technicolour production! m ,>«»«* rc~»ik »o- '^£)L ijj^w HlunAnL onttnL oZI IS mgk Ti WALTER BRENNAN itS to ,k. .p.Wc H^ IE DOUGLAS OUMBRILLE T KAREN MORL£Y KeiKUCKV \V Wk^K Ti^»B A iOts'TtnVufy^^Ktw.. ClilH3X143 words
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Advertisement294 1939-09-09 2 RIN-TIN-TIN'S SUCCESSOR IN A TIUMmTx"* 1 -C ACTION-FILLED ROMANCE J^UNG A\n PAVILION 3.i5 6.i5 9.i5 XoSav ppWffßHiU- l^Jt_ilgsit«:<i^^Bl j^*^-""~^^--— r i)mn..' -TmTi'mh"' 4 4 A I 111 i B/f^ jgay mf^ *5l I I _—^^^^■^■SPI^S Bi*«9 hB I v i i,l s .v: v <jJyr .«*l9Hmiii TNF ULHlirtrr A Grand294 words
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280 1939-09-09 3 jooner Singapore Stocks Finished The Better .fffIOUGH t is now a criminal offence to trade with lumbers of the public need not hesitate to German uoods m local shops, the Free Press was informed last night. Jx is a criminal ofTence to trade280 words
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Article85 1939-09-09 3 Enemy Bank Accounts CIECriS NOW GET FACILITIES v. war the ques- ants of ptwwM tn of enemy dered. wn. In con- j d by pernaUty, end by .<- iv v.ot -?qu?3 m the it a .horised ordinary bAnking '.loslovaOolony, subject D 9 on for? Dai i-icili- ionality on parole are85 words
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Article26 1939-09-09 3 >me, Sept. 8. Italian trans- tram Ger.ca to .1 ior to-day. 91 booked I of Europe :*ed States. cf Italian Trans-OceanTrans-Ocean - 26 words
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Article104 1939-09-09 3 C nunsking. Sept. 8. "THE abnormally high ccst of living here is soaring still further as a result of the European conflict. The cheapest blue cotton cloth, which normally Ls very cheap, now costs almost as much as silk. Newsprint, which ccst S6 a reamReuter - 104 words
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72 1939-09-09 3 No Change In Britain's Policy In China London, Sept. 8. PHE Chinese community m London is nervous lest Japan tries to extort concessions from Great Britain at China's expense as the price of neutrality. The Chinese Ambassador, Mr. Qua Tai-chi, is constantly m touch with the Foreign Office on theReuter - 72 words
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Article134 1939-09-09 3 WAR was declared m the Straits Settlements by the following proclamation, issued by the Governor. Sir Shenton Thoiras last night Whereas, I, Thomas Shenton Whitelegge Thomas am satisfied by information received from a Secretary of State that war has broken out between Hi 3 Majesty King George134 words
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Article209 1939-09-09 3 ARTICLES of absolute and eondi- tional contraband were defined In a Gazette Extraordinary issued yesterday. They are: ABSOLUTE CONTRABAND All kinds of arms, ammunition, explosives, chemicals, or appliances suitable for use m chemical warfare, and machines for their manufacture or repair; component parts thereof: articles necessary or209 words
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Article41 1939-09-09 3 AS a farewell to Mr. Tan Seng Keo, senior clerk of the Transhipment Department, Singapore Harbour Board, who retires shortly after 42 years' ser-T-ice. members of the department gave a dinner at the New World last night.41 words
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Article31 1939-09-09 3 Brussels, Sept. 8. THE newspaper "Libre Belgique" reports that printing orders for food rationing cards have been placed by the Government with a large printing establishment ReuterReuter - 31 words
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Article26 1939-09-09 3 Istanbul, Sept. 8. CTATE museums are taking every precaution for protecting their works of art. Many valuable pieces are already on their way to Anatolia.— Reuter.26 words
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Article150 1939-09-09 3 TOKIO REPORT OF CONDITIONS Tokio, Sept. 8. JTALY has at last decided on her neutrality, according to the Rome correspondent of the Asahi Shimbun. He says that this decision was mad;? m accordance with provisions cf a secret agreement attached to the ItalyGermany alliance." According toEastern News - 150 words
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Article, Illustration22 1939-09-09 3 < lL2££22? Wh Tetur nad TOm Germany just bejore war broke out photographed on arrival at Liverpool street by the Haruich boat train.22 words
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Article68 1939-09-09 3 TokJo, Sept. 7. THE British Ambassador, Sir Robert Craigie, has been instructed by the British Foreign Office to deny absolutely a rumour that the British Government will agree to cessation of hostilities if Poland is conquered. Even if Poland were conquered which was not by anyReuter - 68 words
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Article97 1939-09-09 3 London, Sept. 8. The Chief Rabbi of the United Hebrew Congregations of the British Empire, the very Rev. Joseph Herts, announces there will be no services m English Synagogues under his authority on the eve of the Jewish Day of Atcnement, Sept. 22. when the mostReuter - 97 words
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67 1939-09-09 3 Paris, Sept. 8. Strick control is being exercised over German road trade to prevent unnecessary consumption of petrol, reports Havas. The Deutsche Allgemaine Zeituns states that 66 motorists were arrested yesterday for using vehicles for pleasure. The newspaper declares it to be inconceivable that people shouldReuter - 67 words
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Article44 1939-09-09 3 FOREIGNERS IN FRANCE GET PASSES Paris, Sept. 8. All foreigners living m or passing through France must have a special identity card. Special conduct cards are being issued by the police to foreigners wishing to travel from one zone to another m France ReuterReuter - 44 words
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Article29 1939-09-09 3 Paris, Sept. 8. Air raid warning sirens sounded at Toulon, on the south coast of France, at 8.25 p.m. yesterday. The all clear sicnal sounded at 10 p.m. ReuterReuter - 29 words
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Article93 1939-09-09 3 BIGGER TAXES FOR AUSTRALIANS Canberra, Sept. 8. THE Australian budget was intro- duced m the Federal Parliament at Canberra by the Prime Minister, Mr R. A. Menzies, yesterday. The total called for is £102,000,000 and Australians will have to pay £6,000,000 more m taxes. The income taxReuter - 93 words
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67 1939-09-09 3 Canberra, Sept. 7. •THE Australian Government has ap- pointed an economic adviser for the duration of the war. He is Professor D. B. Copland, Professor of Commerce at the University of Melbourne. Australia is to have a Ministry of Information on the lines of the ministryReuter - 67 words
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Article35 1939-09-09 3 0 London. Sept. 8 N the Stoc* Exchange to-day, although business wa~ quiet several good features were noticcabl?. Shipping fthuw especially, were m demand at rising prices" Wall Streec was strong. ReuterReuter - 35 words
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Article355 1939-09-09 3 (From our Own Correspondent) London, Sept. 8. Tn? following ftft to-days closing m I die quotations. Shares Me of £l dencmir.E.ioii unless othenvis2 stated. Hons Kong Tin 16s. 3d 18s. Sd The above are dealers' middle prices; brokers' margins, brokerage and stamp duty are not included. Yesterday Todaj355 words
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Article69 1939-09-09 3 (ftani Our Ovrn Correspondent) London, Sept. 8. Commodity and motal markets closed as follows: RUBBER: Easier. London: $M<L 9 3 /4 d. Oct.-Dec.: 9%± 9*id. Jan. -June: 9\,d. lOd. New York (Opening price? 18.30 cts. COTTON: Sellers: 7.03. TIN: Steady. Unchanged. Spot: £229 17s. 6d.69 words
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Article31 1939-09-09 3 Stated to have been run over by a light train, an Indian was decapitated m Dunman Road yesterday afternoon. His body was found lying beside the railway line.31 words
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Article101 1939-09-09 3 A Dog Shares The Honours "ALMOST a Gentleman" an R.KO. Radio production featuring James Ellison, Helen Wood and the dog "Are." which had its local premiere at the Pavilion last night, is good entertainment. The film deals with the* adventures of a young lawyer who, soured over101 words
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Article113 1939-09-09 3 JL|R. John Turnbull, charge engineer of St. James Power Station, Singapore, and son of the late Mr. James Turnbull and Mrs. Turnbull or Galashiels, Scotland, was married to Miss Alison Hume Shiels, daughter of Mr. James and the late Mrs. Shiels. also of Galashiels, Scotland, at the Presbyterian113 words
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Article37 1939-09-09 3 Krus^is. Sept. 8. The Belgian Chamber has confirmed by a large majority the conferring oi special powers en King Leopold, and has unanimously allowed the Government special credits of over .€11,G00.--000. ReuterReuter - 37 words
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Article28 1939-09-09 3 Nairobi, Sept. 8. The Government of Kenya states that all enemy aliens have been interned without incidents, as they have m Tanganyika and Northern Rhodesia. ReuterReuter - 28 words
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Article161 1939-09-09 3 Bratislava, Sept. 8. /OFFICIAL action has been taken v against the Slovak Minister to Poland, Dr. Szathmary. by tho Public Prosecutor m Bratislava. His possessions and bank account have teen confiscated, reports Rioter. On Sept. 3 he hand?d the Fo".sli Fan Minister. Col. Jasef Beck. *he rcllawin?161 words
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Article38 1939-09-09 3 Brussels, Sept. K. TTHE Eupen correspondent of th 9 newspaper Independence Beige states that an allied air attack against the Aachen <A!x-!a-Cnapelle> district earlier this week was directed against the industrial centre. HavasHavas - 38 words
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Advertisement54 1939-09-09 3 SAUSAGES that mil make y f/on ask for a second helping ■hen s.c.s. J j 1 Put on the table J^kiqjv 1/ j^Jausage is packed wiU /V^^L: •ur. Delicious, too. i/^lfil^ 0^ C "HIPOLATA, COCKTAIL fj oAGES. IJT ?i Mf 53 7 B 9 FIVE tIM t fl,dvt. of Singapore54 words
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Advertisement42 1939-09-09 3 STOCKED BY:— MEDICAL HALL LTD. 3 BATTERY ROM) NOTICE WARIN PUBLICITY SERVICES LTD. announce the removal of their headquarters to Nos. 14, 15 16, Medeiros Building, Cecil Street on Monday 11th September, owing to the requisitioning by Government of their present offices.42 words
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626 1939-09-09 4 The Singapore Free Press SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 1939. After One Week MEARLY one week alter the declaration of war by Great Britain and France against Germany, and just a week after the beginning of the German invasion of Poland, it is possible to express quiet satisfaction at the progress of626 words
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Article601 1939-09-09 4 POLAND THE WAR Raw Materials Her Industries TJOW strong is Britain's ally Poland, with her uncomfortable geographical position between two powerful dictatorships, who have made a pact over her head? The Republic of Poland forming part of the great north European plain, has an area of 139,500 square miles and601 words
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1050 1939-09-09 4 PROFITEERING IS STILL GOING ON IN COLONS Foods Affected: Canned Good And Ghee, Says Controlled /CONSIDERABLE profiteering is going on m canned goods and ghee," I states a communique issued by the' Food Controller, Malaya, yesterday. In the case of canned goods, some j of the large wholesalers are known1,050 words
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Article111 1939-09-09 4 •THE LIST of ein,.;, xed 1 milk m the Straits Setitan," last night. Pouo^ J importers' selling price p, r f second price whole case of 48 tins, and retail price p d »*fcg "Milkmaid 1 tu-oz M cents. "Milkmaid fc 120 tins): $7.40 $9.70111 words
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Article238 1939-09-09 4 nONATIONS receded ed to m tributions to th< creation of which v Thursd. Members of til Britj are supporting the ly and the Ima was forthcorr.i:.. made has been m The organising the fact th: vices need help. Ccrr.f c irk ai;d wour.cer. Clothinir A ;:t ~ial238 words
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Article114 1939-09-09 4 FROM THE S. S. GAZETTE Announcements Last Night ■yOTii IwATIONS F* Settlements Govi-rnß* last night include* Mr R E. Turnbull. M.CS-. Third Magistral*. J55J p Sc^ to 0* 1 mVfSSsQaR~ w Mr. F. G. Lundon appoiiam of Architect. -nad littß SmMr. A M Penang under Auctwn*r a Tr R. K.114 words
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Advertisement150 1939-09-09 4 h\ WHEN NEEDING Jgl SUPPLIES OF THE BY SPECIAL A3^ TO H> M raE APPOINTMENT KING OF SIAM ESTD. 1872 NEWEST DESIGNS IN DIAMOND JEWELLERY. NECKLACES BRACELETS BROOCHES RINGS CLIP WATCHES. (Incorporated m Ceylon) SINGAPORE IPOH PENANG. ■^■^^^■■■^■■■M^^M^HMMH^H^aHBH^^B^WMn-^K^ I I m Mill I If ENGLISH I^L^l CONTINENTAL CHEESE A REMINDER150 words
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Advertisement10 1939-09-09 4 FINEST CHINESE JADE 18, BATTERY ROAD. FIRST FLOOR PHONE 7143.10 words
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693 1939-09-09 5 CHINESE ON CHARGE OF CHEATING "Dinner Party At Which Champagne Flowed" i DINNER party given by a man who is alleged to A have >aid he won about $67,000 m the Singapore was mentioned during a case of cheating which be^an before Mr693 words
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122 1939-09-09 5 60, Has Not Had Enough Of Globe-Trotting pawn like wildflre J 1 was here 25 years ago," h. 60-year-old Amer- and author, whose 0 wandering have brought Jiing, Sarawak. n now, and the and the Chinese I—and1 and so pretty Snce riN Mi lot Alaska m 1900 e-hall girl m122 words
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69 1939-09-09 5 > Dutch pilgrim steamers o Jedaah M| be suspended, ac*ofe- ofticial annDuncemeni. sfct. vis reported on Thursday that accomMmM probably be ar- pflptni steamship cotnpan- Hriw pilgrims, if they embarked "•HI. ports. teamed, however, that the Netherlands ■hi hrn strongly discouraged their onals against69 words
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Article135 1939-09-09 5 QINGAPORE "mems" sent their syces 3 or "boys'* to godown .44, Singapore Harbour Board yesterday to purchase bags of Rangoon rice, being sold by the Government at $6.50 a bag. During the day 78 bags of rice were sold each bag containing about135 words
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Article50 1939-09-09 5 A SENTENCE of one weeks rigorous Imprisonment was passed by Mr. L. C. Goh m the Singapore Fifth Police Court yesterday on a Javanese, Juri bin Juri. who pleaded guilty to a charge of possession of houscbreakinff instruments, nine pieces wtres and •knife, In Bukit Timah Road on Aug. 31.50 words
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1265 1939-09-09 5 SINGAPORE STOCK AND SHARE PRICES Fraser And Co.'s List FRIDAY, SEPT. 8, 1939: 5 P.M. BONING A ttuyrrs Sellers Ampat Tin (4s) 4s 3d 4s 9d Austral AmaL (ss) 4s 7*4 d 5s lVsdx.d. Austral Malay 375 39s Ayer Hitam (ss) 19s 6d 20s 6d Ayer Weng (si) #77 >821,265 words
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1043 1939-09-09 5 HOW A CHINESE made a salesman of a motor firm believe he was the son of a rich man and allegedly induced him to sell a car after a demonstration run was related before Mr. L. C. Goh m the Singapore1,043 words
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Article164 1939-09-09 5 Issued by Fras«r and C•. at the cloa* kttstoess yesterday Tin ax midday was $112, up 2\, while Spot rubber was 34 Vk cents, and October/ December 32 4 cents quiet, market steady Tin shares were again the feature of the share market and prices advanced substantially164 words
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Advertisement72 1939-09-09 5 FOR CONVENIENCE! DINE at the CAPITOL RESTAURANT (Phone 4906) After the Show m IPOH stay at the hotel majestic :or the excellence of Its wd musical entertainment. lc^ ON WEDNESDAYS AND SATCRDAYS WOKS OF LOCAL MEREST. l^'Vv^oducing Companies 3L£^ CUI Guide for Shares.. $4.50 m Malaya B Willrnot, 1939 $1.0072 words
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Advertisement294 1939-09-09 5 loveliness is \h^ S/£* Many years ago, no doubt, the way of the earnest %iW seeker after Beauty was fc >\ hard. But not so today. For f now there is available, to v\' <-f each discriminating woman, the Cyclax System of Beauty Treatment. So simple, so effortless, so pleasant294 words
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Advertisement671 1939-09-09 6 CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS TENDERS SINGAPORE MUNICIPALITY Tenders. Tenders are now invited for the following materials or services. For particulars see Municipal Tenders Room: Annual Supplies 1940. See Tender Room Notice. Erection of 2 blocks of Coolie lines at Paya Lebar. (Deposit $30^. Date of Closing. 12 noon. Sept. 11, 1939. Construction671 words
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Advertisement370 1939-09-09 6 ARM NUMB WITH RHEUMATISM Woman's Thanks To Kruschen u I have been suffering from rheumatism for years. At one time I could scarcely walk with pains in my feet. The thumb of my left hand was so stiff I could only bend it with the aid of the right hand.370 words
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Advertisement677 1939-09-09 6 TENDER. GOVERNMENT < NOTIFICATION Tenders from approved Contractors only will be received at the Settlement Engineer, P.W.D. Office, up to noon of the 14th September, 1939 for the I following works:— Erection of Ist Class Wards for Males and Females at the Mental Hospital, Singapore. Every person applying for a677 words
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Advertisement525 1939-09-09 6 BANK OF CHINA (incorporated to Chine by Special Charter) 1 12, Cecil Street Singapore. Telephones: Manager's Office fff* V Sub.-Manager's Office 6442 Exchange Dept 6441 General Office 518S-I rahle Address I "CHUNGKL'O." Paid uS Capital Ch. I 40.00Q.00C.ti to Ch.s 3,200 000.00 Ch. $2,647,000,000.00 Tse-Vung Soong, Chairman ol Board. suna525 words
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Advertisement623 1939-09-09 6 TO ECSOPt ANli AMERICA VL% SINGAPORE AND PENANG. COLOMBO, BOMBAf srvv ALEXANDRIA. NAPLES, GENOA, MARSEILLES AND \t\\ VO SU Anirrt Leaves Ltav^ Spore Spore Penan J Arrire, PRESIDENT HARRISON Sept. 10 Sept. 12 <w n ttrk X PRESIDENT HAVES Sept 19 Sept. 26 Oct 24 PRESIDENT POLK Oct 7 Oct.623 words
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Advertisement444 1939-09-09 7 W msm S^^stel! mSt^ i/PiOandBRITISHINDiATINES INCORPORATED IN ENGLAND. P. 6c O. S. H. COS SAILINGS. (Ninß to the uncertainty regarding the actual date tf arrival and departure of the Company's steamers due |i the outbreak of hostilities list of sailings is for the time being. Ail vessels may call at444 words
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Advertisement607 1939-09-09 7 BOUSTEAD CO., LTD (Incorporated m Fm s TELEPHONE: Freight 5433. Passare MM. f AWADIAN fACIHC L?LnTrT OV o tn lm SERVICES vw HONOCOVT.VP^ SS t0 VANC!)IJVER *«OSS CANADA tHANSIri J^ c TR/UN hOUt CANADIAN PACIFIC MANAGEMENT. LOW FARES SINGAPORE TO UNITED KINGDOM AND AROUND THE WORLD QUOTED ON APPLICATION. DATE607 words
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Advertisement397 1939-09-09 7 MANSFIELD CO., LTD. Ocean Building, Collyer Quay, Singapore Tel. 5151 Chartered Bank Building, Penang Tel. 1366 BLUE FUNNEL LINE. Owing to the outbreak of hostilities the arrival and departure dates of the company's vessels are uncertain. The best services possible are being maintained to United Kingdom Ports and Havre, also397 words
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Article, Illustration56 1939-09-09 8 The Gold Cup—a gold rep:*ca oi the Warwick Vase presented by the Singapore Turf Club for the winner of the race for horses class 1. dlv. 1. which will be run over a distance of one and a quarter miles at Bukit Timah to-day. This is the sixteenth gold cup56 words
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Article1536 1939-09-09 8 Pick Your Winner With This Guide Cup Form Reviewed COMPILED BY ''WINDSOR LAD" BELOW Is a complete guide of past performances of candidates entered for the Gold Cup, to be run to-day over 10 furlongs on the Bukit Timah course. The performances relate to long distance events of one mile1,536 words
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1323 1939-09-09 8 Good Dividends Again? (By Our Racing Reporter) TO-DAY is Gold Cup day at Bukit Timali where a strong field of 13 horses will contest the biggest event m Malayan racing. Jack Druce is my selection for the race, and as the best bet1,323 words
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Article77 1939-09-09 8 The Maybloscom B.P. will play a friendly badminton match with Indian Youth's Association at the Happy World stadium at 7.30 p.m. on Sunday. The match will consist of five singles and two doubles. The following players have been selected to represent the party Tan Peng Hock. Lee Kirn77 words
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Article105 1939-09-09 8 Following are Free Press selections for to-day's races at Iiukit 'limah. OUR RACING REPORTER Race 1. Shoot Up. Devon Kin;. Race 2. Spear of Sarawak, Thanks. Race 3. No Limit, Happy Sal. Race 4. Hercules, Hivi Hivi. Race 5. The Puritan, Jubilee Son. Race 6. Jack Druce, Hybla. Race105 words
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Article190 1939-09-09 8 RESULTS of yesterday's ties m the S.C.R.C. open lawn tennis tournament were Handicap Doubles: Wong Thian Teck and Soon Eng Klat (owe 12) beat Ching Kee Sun and Scow Kirn Sang (owe 9) 6 4. 6 4. Handicap Staples: Tan Puay Hee 9) beat Soo Ho Kum190 words
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Article16 1939-09-09 8 The first din match beiv.-een the will be played at the radium to-da-16 words
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Article202 1939-09-09 8 DLAYERS nearly came to blow.s dur- j ing the second division (b» soccer m which the R.A.F. <H.Q.> beat the Indians three -two at the Stadium yesterday. The Indians' left back. S. V. Da^. v)o ■track out but did not hit one of the R.A.F. forwards,202 words
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Advertisement44 1939-09-09 8 NOTICE In response to numerous enquiries received regarding PRICES OF TIGER BEER TIC ER STOUT MALAYAN BREWERIES, LTD., wish to advise the Public that their prices have NOT BEEN INCREASED. MALAYAN BREWERIES, WOBREWERS OF TIGER BEER 6t TIGER STOUT. Distributed by FRASER NEAVE LTD.44 words
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