The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 24 October 1939
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Title Section17 1939-10-24 1 The Singapore Free Press AND DAILY NEWS NO. 15,916. ESTD. 1835 TUESDAY, OCTOBER 24, 193!). •5 CENTS.17 words
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Article293 1939-10-24 1 Recent Nazi Raids Analysed In London EYE-WITNESS' STORY OF ATTACK ON CONVOY London, Oct. 23. }n expressed m IvOndon that the first phase the war m the air has been very favourable from Ufcd J>"int of view. pointed out that the German air raids o{293 words
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Article246 1939-10-24 1 COR THE THIRD DAY m succcs- sion an air raid warning was sounded m the Firth of Forth (Scotland) yesterday. It was officially announced m London, reports Renter, that the alarm was sounded shortly before 1 p.m. on the approach of unidentified aircraft. The246 words
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Article49 1939-10-24 1 A MEXICO CITY dispatch states that 40 were killed when two oil trails were ex-ailed near Vera Cvuz. Twenty-nine railway workers, six women and five children died m blazing goods trucks m which they W« travelling. The disaster is believed to have been caused by rain weakening the tracks.49 words
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Article250 1939-10-24 1 Enemy Action Off The Scottish Coast London, Oct. 23. 'T'HE sinking of two more British ships is reported to-day. They are the Sea Venture (1.375 torus) which was sunk by enemy action off the north coast of Scotland, and the White Mantle (1.C92 tons) wh.ch250 words
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Article112 1939-10-24 1 SEES ATTACK ON A DUMMY TANK London, Oct. 23. THE King to-day paid Ins first visit to the militia. His Majesty wore the khaki service uniform of a field marshal and spent several hours visiting three barracks m the southern area. He was able to watch recruits112 words
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172 1939-10-24 1 Tokio, Oct. 23. A JAPANESE foreign office spokesman stated m Tokio to-day that Japanese policy is based on the antiComintern policy. At the same time, Japan intended to "normalise" her relations with the Soviet Union. An earlier report from Peiping states that negotiations between Russia172 words
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370 1939-10-24 1 GERMAN TROOPS HAVE NO BLANKETS Paris, Oct. 23. IT is reported to be growing colder on the Western Front. At night time, the sound of stamping on truckboards is heard m the trenches as troops try to keep warm. Here and there smokeless charcoal370 words
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Article, Illustration45 1939-10-24 1 THE CONVOY No one who has ever been to France can forget the loni* straight French roads with their avenues of trees, such as seen m this picture. A larsje British convoy is here seen having a midday rest on the way to the front.45 words
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56 1939-10-24 1 HPHE submarine Thetis which sank more than 20 weeks ago was brought to the surface yesterday near Anglesea. She rode an even keel and floated about one mile from the shore. Her periscope was bent at a sharp angle. The submarine will be towed furtherReuter - 56 words
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70 1939-10-24 1 London, Oct. 23THE KING will broadcast to his people on Christmas Day at the conclusion of a round-the-Empire programme. It is hoped that, despite the difficulties of radio communication m wartime, it will be possible to take all the Dominion and colonial contributions to theBritish Wireless - 70 words
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70 1939-10-24 1 New York, Oct. 23. ■pHE SENATE DEBATE on the Neu- trality Bill is entering on its last stage this week with the prost>erts of an Administration victory undimmed, says the Washington correspondent of the New York Times. He adds that the margin may be smallerReuter - 70 words
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Article250 1939-10-24 1 Congress Ministries India Protest FOLLOWING close on (he 1 news that the Congress Working Committee has called on all Congress ministries to tender their resignations m consequence of the Viceroy's statement last week defining Britain's war aims, comes the report that the ministries have250 words
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71 1939-10-24 1 TH E retiring British Ambassador to Paris, Sir Eric Phipps. broadcast a farewell message m French to the French nation last night. He said that the entente between the British and French peoples had never been closer. This entente may make it possible, he said,71 words
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Article56 1939-10-24 1 TURKEY AND IRAQ THE NEW PACT TTHE prime ministers of Turkey and Iraq have exchanged messages of congratulation on the rftnfag <>'■ the British and French, part with Turk' In Bagdad the pact is regarded as a signal success of the Allied diplomacy, and an important factor m relation toReuter - 56 words
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Advertisement41 1939-10-24 1 BIGIA TEA BRINGS THE FRESHNESS aNO FRAGRANCE OF THE MALAYAN GARDENS DIRECT TO YOUR HOME TONIGHT I Cocktail Dance 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. i DINNER DANCE (informal) 9.45 to midnight I N O ADMISSION CHARGE ORCHESTRA directed by DAN HOPKINS41 words
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Advertisement60 1939-10-24 1 THERE IS NO BETTER TEA THAN BIGIA TEA GROWN IN MALAYA SEAVIEwH HOTEL TO-NIGHT WEDNESDAY, FRIDAY 6c SATURDAY SPECIAL DINNER DANCE DINNER DANCE MUSIC BY THE ADELPIII SF.A VIEW HOTELS ORCHESTRA DINNER $3.— TO-NIGHT DANCE INFORMAL ADELPHI GRILL THE BEST FOOD VI REASONABLE PRICES I SYDNEY ROCK OYSTERS I FRESH60 words
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Article119 1939-10-24 2 ISSUED BY FRASFR A. CO. AT THE (LOSE OF BI'SfNESS YESTERDAY Tin at midda:* v;a.i ur.:hanj^d as usual 17N. v. f rubber at four k va^ buyers Spot 3 7*_. cents, Novmbcr Drcrrr.bn- 87 H cents. January 'March cents, and Apr.'. June 3446 oeats, ■uiiet. <?ulct cone119 words
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Article, Illustration20 1939-10-24 2 A PARTY OF BRITISH TROOPS. > eady for any emergency, wearing their lifebelts, photographed on a troopship en route to France.20 words
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280 1939-10-24 2 TRAVELLERS arriving m Switzerland from Germany srive the following sidelights on conditions there, says a British United Press report published m the London Observer. The German people are now divided distinctly into two classes those who believe implicitly m Hitler, and those who don't.280 words
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140 1939-10-24 2 (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur. Oct. 23. THE DEATH tooK place yesterday of fctrt. Vaiihalingam Thaver. a very old resident of Kuala Lumpur She was 65, and came to Kuala Lumpur more than 40 years ago. She came to Malaya when it vas140 words
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163 1939-10-24 2 THE following form the General Committee of the Malaya Patriotic Fund: The Governor. Sir Shenton Thomas, Lady Thomas; working committee: Mrs. L. V. Bond. Mrs. B. C. Roberts, Lady Small. Mrs. C. R. Cherry, Mrs. H. A. Lord. Lieut. Col. Herbert Lord and Mr. R.163 words
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35 1939-10-24 2 Chungking, Oct. 22. 'T'HE ton-day conference regarding the welfare of China's war orphans was attended by Madame Chiang Kai-shek and 250 representatives from .refugee children homes throughout the country.35 words
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Article29 1939-10-24 2 After a trial, which lasted for several days, Gulab Jan, a Punjabi police constable was acquitted on three charges of accepting bribes, m the Singapore fifth police court, yesterday.29 words
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Article333 1939-10-24 2 CHINESE ASSUME THE OFFENSIVE Shiuchow, Oct. 22. pIGHTING raged m the SunweiKongmoon sector all day on Friday, with the Chinese assuming an offensive m the Canton delta region. The Chinese forces advanced all along the line, recapturing m rapid succession a number of villages, including Tsowuan, Hsikan,Central News - 333 words
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Article325 1939-10-24 2 'THE funeral of Mrs. Sophie Emily Reutens. I who died at the general hospital on Friday last at the age of 6C. took place at j the Bidadari cemetery, following a service at the Cathedral of the Good Shephard. The Rev. Father Noel Maun'325 words
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108 1939-10-24 2 OCT. 23, 1939: 12 O'CLOCK NOON Buyers Sellers No IX R.S.S Spot loose 37V6 37 a/. Oct Nov. No IX R.S.S P. 0.8. m cases (Sellers option) 37">; 38 G.F.A.Q. R.S.S. F. 0.8. m bales 36-.^ 37 FAQ. R.S.S. FOB m bales 36108 words
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Article72 1939-10-24 2 Before the Chief Justice, the Honourable Sir Percy McElwaine m Court No. 1 at 11 a.m. 5.456/36 F. A. Bartholomeusz Ltd vs. F. J. J van Cant. Before the Honourable Mr. Justice Pedlow m Court No. 3 at 11 a.m. 0.5.95/3£ Ona Shalk Mohamed etc.72 words
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Advertisement167 1939-10-24 2 openTng T TO-MORROW SHOWS WARNER BAXTER (riding to greoter glory as <^L th© O. Henry cabcllero he brought to life so thrillingry! j. ■mil*l" n IYNN lAII CESAR ROMERO If HENRY HUH KANE RICHMOND C HEHRY GORDON RO3HT SAfiRAT A P<r*ct*d b» H*rberl I l»«d» Ooirr* > Zongcll O*»9» «r»167 words
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Advertisement221 1939-10-24 2 It's a long time since (he town has had LAUGHING SHOW Last DAY! I CAPITAiI 3 SHOWS: 3.15— 6.15—9.15 \*rl|~| \J^ o^^^^f^f^\ C° me an(l S( <1 H if; [>f> fH \j!k^miLJ? inhis first M.-f; .\i WutfyS^xfj >Throwin e Run- i <^ara\3i South Ameri(> a and dan, the ri t221 words
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Article138 1939-10-24 3 DR GOEBBELS THE ATHENIA "A Grim Revelation Of Nazidom" London, Oct 23. tvR 0008 German propa- \er, continues to make tatements about th« rencci to Mr !i are most abusive. .Vhenia was sunk rers. German wireless nla liad rrobßbly nc r.^unced that the -deed by the British. Revised Judgment thll138 words
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Article95 1939-10-24 3 THf Maharajah of Bikaner. m a Ntirrin? address to the ■oner army yesterday, said that uherpver there was a »ar a here n:is there a soldier who desired to sit at home m ease and luxur "For the soldier." he added, "the place isReuter - 95 words
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Article, Illustration21 1939-10-24 3 LIDO REPLACES THE OLD ARMY GAME of "Crown and Anchor" as British Tommies fill m time while en route to France.21 words
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536 1939-10-24 3 LONDON PRESS PRAISES WORK OF ESCORT VESSELS PLANES London, Oct. 23. DRIDE is expressed m the newspapers at the manner m which British airmen and seamen dealt with the Nazi bombers m their attack on the British convoy m the North Sea onReuter; British Wireless - 536 words
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Article102 1939-10-24 3 Nazis To Change Their Tactics London. Oct. Z'A. THE conference of Hitler with his district leader? mentioned yesterday is the theme of widespread speculation m neutral capitals, (ireat secrecy is apparently observed m Berlin regarding: the nature of the discussions, but reports from the German capital reaching Copenhagen suggest thatReuter - 102 words
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72 1939-10-24 3 London, Oct 23. HOW A BRITISH auxiliary air force squadron saved merchantmen and their convoy from mines is related to-day. Tho squadron observed drifting German mines at two places m intervals of one hour, close to and m the path of the ships. Warnings72 words
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Article25 1939-10-24 3 rIS ANNOUNCED m Copenhagen that from to-day all Danish internal and external communications are to be restricted to the German. Scandins'ian French? anrt English lar.g'.Tac^-25 words
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388 1939-10-24 3 WORKING CLASS LEADER MAY INFLUENCE SOVIET Moscow, Oct. 23. THE Finnish delegation, headed by Dr. Paasikivi, arrived in Moscow to-day to resume talks with the Soviet leaders. The delegation is expected to go to the Kremlin immediately. Dr. Paasikivi is accompanied by the Finnish finance388 words
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Article123 1939-10-24 3 Istanbul. Oct. 23. A CREDIT of £60.000,000 is mentioned as likely to be granted to Turkey under a financial agreement with Britain which it is hoped will be concluded shortly, according to an Ankara dispatch. It is understood the agreement is one of the chief123 words
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67 1939-10-24 3 GERMAN GENERALS MONARCHIST PARTY Paris, Oct. 23. A ZURICH report received ifi Paris says that a number of high German army officers have been removed from their commands because they support the restoration of the German monarchy. They include Gen. von Hammerstein. chief of the general staff before Gen vonReuter - 67 words
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74 1939-10-24 3 (Prom Our Own Correspondent* Bangkok, Oct. 23. TPHE 29th ANNIVERSARY of the death 1 of King Chulalongkorn was observed today by a procession before the statue erected m the late king's memory outside the Throne Hall. The Royal family laid wreaths before the statue and74 words
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Article438 1939-10-24 3 In Germany To-day Mr. Squeers As The Enemy Of Europe "THE order seem? tu have gone forth recently from Nazi propaganda headquarters 10 shift the barrage of abuse against British statesmen on to the British character m general, says The Times < London The Deutsche Alleemeine438 words
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Article354 1939-10-24 3 NO PARADE AT THE CENOTAPH ■yHE arrangements made lor Armistice Day (Nov. 11) m Singapore will follow tho.se announced m Britain, with the exception of the service at the Cenotaph. This customary service will be held <4t the Singapore Cenotaph, but m a. modified form. There354 words
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72 1939-10-24 3 Copenhagen. Oct 23. ANEW move m Germany's so-called continental blockade oJ Britain us reported by the Berlin correspondent of the newspaper Politiken. who states that Germany has asked all Nordic states to direct their shipping through the Kiel Canal instead of the BalticReuter - 72 words
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Advertisement56 1939-10-24 3 SAUSAGES that will make y you ask for a second helping < $Jm5P I S fcWnT^^'^'liSWlTS^^ >s& «&K£k'3 V I 1^ v C sKF- bbSk9hHbbbbpJßMNWßv M^^^^~ >;> a treat when S.C.S. >^ j? J are put on the table. '^P^^J I packed with <i£pc > and navour. Delicious too %n^^V56 words
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Advertisement87 1939-10-24 3 BICKIEPEGS are biscuit bones for teething babies. They are so designed that the action of gnawing, moulds the soft tiny jaws into a beautiful shape and makes ample room for perfectly ever, teeth. All babies love them and th-v are nutritious. Begin at 4 months Medical Hall Ltd. 3. Battery87 words
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657 1939-10-24 4 The Singapore Free Press TUESDAY, OCTOBER 24, 1939. Petrol Prices "TO-DAY'S announcement that the prices of petrol and oils have been increased will scarcely come as a surprise to the Malayan public. It is inevitable that m wartime the price of almost every commodity should rise to a greater or657 words
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594 1939-10-24 4 H.J.J. Sargint - Contraband Control How It Works H.J.J. Sargint fS7 THE smoke of war has to a large extent obscured some of the unspectacular but none the less extremely useful, methods of the Allies to fight the enemy. One of the chief of these weapons against Germany has already func- j I594 words
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Article557 1939-10-24 4 TURKEY IF WAR SPREADS IN a broadcast from the 8.M.8.C. station last nigh*- Mr. E. H G. Dobby. lecturer m Geography at Raffles College, dealt with "Turkey and the War, with special reference to Turkey's new treaty with Great Britain and Fiance. Turkey, said Mr. Dobby. lies compactly m Asia557 words
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Article121 1939-10-24 4 Missing Men Bureau In Geneva IN a large building m Geneva, officials have begun exchanging names of prisoner* of war between the warrins nation*. As m the last war it is being carried out by the International Red Cross Bureau at Geneva. The bureau receives from each Government lists of121 words
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Article90 1939-10-24 4 THE Oversea Chines Banking CJorDoration limited, bankers for the Malaya Patriotic Fund (Chinese section* Singapore, reports that contributions so far received tola' $80,348.30 made up as follows: Previously acknowledged $79,888.30; Messrs Chiat Hong Co. $25; Liong Hin Co. $25. Soon Teck <fc Co. $25; Chin90 words
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Article196 1939-10-24 4 ORANG2 ISLAM b akan perkhabarari yang telah di-kelua v Terutama Viceroy fasal p< India pa da masa van. mereka sangat suka mci Terutama itu telali Conjfrest* mengatakai kesemua India t Pandit Nehru data suatu surat khab«? I Congress tidak pua« i. Viceroy itu. tetupi Indt melupakan pertene196 words
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Article18 1939-10-24 4 PIE Fortnightly Club m«' E V Davies P" Anderson, the dir«-t*>t oi "KecD Fit" closes l18 words
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Article24 1939-10-24 4 MORE than 300 oflv a dance at the R A night m aid of the R k V** charity and St. Johr. Ambuui fund24 words
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Advertisement195 1939-10-24 4 I i agree.. You find I ROSES Lime Juice I satisfies all tastes!' BY SPECIAL TO H E APPOINTMENT KING F SIAM ESTD. 1872 NEWEST DESIGNS IN UIAMOND JEWELLERY NECKLACES BRACELETS BROOCHES RINGS CLIP WATCHES. incorporated m Cev!on> SINGAPORE IPOH PENANG. it^M^ BUY YOUR GREETING FNfii wi ym/iq pariiq MALAYAN195 words
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Advertisement62 1939-10-24 4 Be Careful m wesitng unground Sunglasses, which may cause your eyes to be detective Uo to Nan Sin and see the modern names fitted with Genuine Chance English Crooke.s B 01 B 2 D.^rk glasses tor Safe and Comfortable Vision At $5 Uti per pair Nan Sin Optical House 3"b.62 words
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632 1939-10-24 5 Rationing Not To Be Introduced At Present OFFICIAL ANNOUNCEMENT OKU ES P dn)l and crude oo k are increased as from fYtro! will cost ten cents more per ralkmJ it, price 85 cents. anticipated, rays a communique from the Information giving details of632 words
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Article103 1939-10-24 5 0 Per Cent. Above [he Aug. 30 Levels NT Ga^'te extra A I night fixes iiral stores at Aug. 30 last n prr cent. I. r sell, or agree r buy or sell, J ;v 1 sell, mcdirice exceeding the r vered by the L103 words
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70 1939-10-24 5 Chungking, Oct. 23. f c shortly to part m the Chin°ment. thai Chinese Buddhist ni plating joinmt branch of ?*aoe Campaign FYee Press yes- well-known leader, has orsan:on to Malaysian ng shortly for d other places m S -ments and Nether- j ■t held70 words
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Article28 1939-10-24 5 CHANDU HIDDEN IN SUITCASES wmnnon of 149 tahils of on board the s*. Tenche-A Kwok Sie-A hiss? yesterday a a year's un- the ftne 1 f^handu was found28 words
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230 1939-10-24 5 JAPANESE CORRESPONDENT A T THE WES TERN FRONT Luxembourg. Oct. 23. ALLOWED to stay m Luxembourg for 48 hDurs by the authorities, a correspondent of the Japanese Domei news agency had a glimpse of thy? Western Front yesterday. He inspected the front line along the south-eastern Luxembourg border between MondJrf230 words
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Article97 1939-10-24 5 PROPOSAL to buy a radiogram 4 for the Indian lepers at the Sunuei Ruloh settlement is made by the Indian social service committee <»f the Selangor Indian Association. It is pointed out that the lepers, cut off from tho normal contacts with the outside97 words
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Article322 1939-10-24 5 Sn a tch Th ieves Busy Again COURT COMMENT IN NECKLACE CASE UOXATCH-THIEVIXG is on the in- crease again, and it is this type of person who encourages the offence, because it shows that the property is easily disio^rd of. I would ask for the maximum sentence m this case."322 words
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Article, Illustration40 1939-10-24 5 Thirteen was the unlucky number of this shark which was caught by a member of the crew of a British ship yesterday. In the foreground are the 13 baby sharks which were found inside it when cut open.40 words
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Article162 1939-10-24 5 Indian Cautioned Discharged AN INDIAN. Rup..'hand, was caution- ed m the Criminal District Court yesterday, tor sending a packet containing $940 (Hong Koim currency) to a silk firm m Hong Kong on Oct. 2 Accused pleaded guilty and stated that he had not thoueht it162 words
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77 1939-10-24 5 THE Daily Telegraph < London report which was reproduced m the Singapore Free Pre.s yesterday concerning a liner which "wandered about the Indian Ocean for 36 days dodging v German raider" is described by the Singapore naval authorities as probab'y a vivid imagination on77 words
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Article110 1939-10-24 5 /*\FFICERS and men of the Johore Volunteer Forces and the Johore Volunteer Engineers, who are railed out for whole time duty, are to come under a civil liability scheme, similar to those m the Colony and F.M.S. It provides for the grant of marriage or110 words
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Article133 1939-10-24 5 AS a sequel to a raid by Inspector P. Ball m a mess m Cecil Street, used mostly by rubber dealers, on Saturday night. 14 Chinese appeared on gaming charges m the Singapore third police court, yesterday. Five of them, all Hokkiens. Lim Xi Chee.133 words
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Article133 1939-10-24 5 THE Bangkok grand prix, for which seme of the most famous racing drivers m the world were to compete, ha? been cancelled owing to the war It had* born fixed for Dec 10 during Thailand's Constitutional Fair— and besides Thailand's famous racing prince. "B. Bira.' eleven133 words
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Advertisement29 1939-10-24 5 F OR CONVENIENCE! DINE at the CAPITOL RESTAURANT (Phono 4906) After the Show Tv BABY TY^EWRITER "m. if, N .".Ik '".Ik- hi K b 'OO^OONETT. j^ I**1 WALSH "D-29 words
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Advertisement190 1939-10-24 5 The REVELATION SUIT CASE And the REV-ROBE Jl B^i Ba^Sfli They toK© d^^^P^ya^^^!!^^M^^^^^^y^^ m more thon m^ m r Kk can. me KtfVjdm r mMm^ all you want ii^—^«—^S—^^—^—^_ii y QIIU Xllv^Jt? In the REVM^"* thon a hatDOx' ROBINSON CO., LTD. NOW FOR THE GROWN-UPS PEEK FREAN ASSORTED ASSORTED CREAMS190 words
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Advertisement655 1939-10-24 6 CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS TENDERS SINGAPORE MUNICIPALITY Tenders. Tenders are now Invited for the following materials or services. For particulars sec Municipal Tenders Room: Supply of 1,000 cubic yards of^Filter Sand. Date of Closing. 12* noon, Oct. 27, 1939. Erection of an Electric Sub-station at Tiong Bahru. (Deposit $50). Date of Closing.655 words
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Advertisement503 1939-10-24 6 ACIDITY RELIEVED IN TWO MINUTES New Drugless Remedy Succeeds Where Other Remedies Failed You can be so distressed with gas and fullness and bloatin? that you think your heart is going to stop beating. You feel suffocated. You feel dizzy. You want quick relief. So did the writer of the503 words
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Advertisement507 1939-10-24 6 SALPERN TABLETS SODIO-CALCIUM LACTATE WITH VITAMIN D. PREPARED ONLY BY THESE TABLETS ARE FREQUENTLY PRESCRIBED BY THE MEDICAL PROFESSION FOR CALCIUM DEFICIENCY, AND IF ADMINISTERED TO CHILDREN WILL BE FOUND TO AID THE FORMATION OF SOUND HEALTHY TEETH AND TO IMPROVE THE GENERAL HEALTH OBTAINABLE FROM YOUR CHEMIST OR THE507 words
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Advertisement14 1939-10-24 6 WfwihijiHq, viotvnwith utSUad of weadchunifo Resident Agents i B oust* ad Co. Ltd., Singapore14 words
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Advertisement597 1939-10-24 6 TO tL'KOPt AND AMERICA VIA SINGAPORE AND PENANG. COLOMBO, BO MBA? si 17 poki ALEXANDRIA, NAPLES GENOA. MARSEILLES AND SEW To*i^ Arrrres Leaves i^a»es B'pore Spore Pentm s*"** PRESIDENT GARFIELD Nov. 5 Nov 7 Nov 9 x PRESIDENT MONROE Nov. 14 Nov 21 Nov 23 PRESIDENT ADAMS Oec 2 Dec597 words
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Advertisement428 1939-10-24 7 p O. and BRITISH INDIA LINES INCORPORATED IN ENGLAND p. 6c O. S. N. COS SAILINGS. Ovfaf to the uncertainty reKarding the actual date o f arrnal and departure of the Company's steamers due to the outbreak of hostilities list of sailings is suspended for the time being, but the428 words
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Advertisement411 1939-10-24 7 dUUoiEAD a bu., LTO. i Inrorporatpa m P'M.Sj TFLKPHONE; Freichl 5133 Passage 5131 SWAOIAN PACIf IC Regular service from the Orient to Vancouver by GIANT EMPRESSES Across Canada through the Canadian Rockies— Lake Louise— Banff. Trans-Atlantic by "EMPRESS* "DUCHESS" or "MONT" steamers I to the United Kingdom. AH under one411 words
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Advertisement308 1939-10-24 7 MANSFIELD CO., LTD. OCCAM BUILDIMC. COLL YE R QUAY, SINGAPORE TEL. flfl CHARTERED BANK BUILDIMC, PENANC TEL. I»*4 BLUE FUNNEL LINE. Frequent Sailings to United Kingdom and United States of America. Dates are not guaranteed, all cargo bookings subject to Conference War Clauses. WESTERN AUSTRALIA THE SHORTEST SEA ROUTE AT308 words
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Article1191 1939-10-24 8 Empiric Should Improve On Saturday's Run GOOD FIELDS AGAIN U/INNERS are again difficult to pick m to-day 1 s races Hat Ipoh m the second day of the Perak Turf Club's October meeting. There were only six horses scratched at noon yesterday, and big fields1,191 words
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Article102 1939-10-24 8 free Press ■eleitfcWM for to-day': races .it Ip^>h ftl« n run Race 1 Kxtusr Mo, Metro. Rare t Royal Desire, Polo. Race Refill. lifton Lad Race I ihr •Virnor. Sui.t Arrow. Race .v Jade I »eh. Nc.v /ral md. Race K. Kni;)iri«. (>rand Prix. Rate 7 Syti.'jian. Dancing Foam.102 words
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Article266 1939-10-24 8 *¥"*HF ii played on Sunday between Ihr OsublW Goll Club and the Keppel Golf Club over K^prxM link-- resulted m a win for the tWttßg team by 34 to 16, as under (Garrison players first' H E Goodman (fj and E Luidman 1 12) 7. R J266 words
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Article125 1939-10-24 8 IN a hockey match played on the St. Josephs Institution ground, yesterday, the Singapore Colts beat St. Joseph's Institution by three goals la nil The Colts dom;n?>d play and were the better balanced team. In the first half thty scored once through O'Hara who netted v ith125 words
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Article74 1939-10-24 8 The foOoiriiM! havp accepterl tr> pla^ rwc'y for the S.C.C "A 1 XV vs RAF. -A" XV "»x)-day at the S C.C G W S Waites. P H Burgess. I G John. E. J. P. Burley. T P. Jones; A. J. A Oo^tzw. W Mrßeath: A.74 words
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Article96 1939-10-24 8 Weights for one race at Ipoh on Thursday are Horses, Class 1, Div. 1, 6 furs. Royal Hampton. 9.11 Eastern Knight. 8.01 Smoke Dreams 9.07 Recovery 7.08 Pure Gold 8.13 Gold Point 7.06 Tovarich 8. 10 Meadowman 7.04 Bombus 8.08 Flying Column.. 7.01 Barford 8.02 Artful Sailor96 words
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Article45 1939-10-24 8 The following will represent the R.A.M.C. against Fort Canning m a rugby match to be played at Tsnglin to-day Cpl. Short; Bromley, Capt. Finlayson, Capt. Murphy, Davis: Capt. Maisey, Capt. O'Gorman; Horsley, Capt. Moynham, R. Smith, Cpl. Anderson, Saint. Capt. Eustace, Robertshaw, Burke.45 words
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Article57 1939-10-24 8 THE Manchester* meet the Chinese to-day m the second semi-final of the S.A.F.A. Challenge Cup soccer competition at the Stadium. Both teams have been playing well recently, but the odds are all m favour of the Chinese who accounted for the Malays m the second round. The57 words
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377 1939-10-24 8 Cricket Club Beat Chinese At Hockey DOMINATING play for most off the game, the F.C.C. beat the S.C.R.C. hotkey team by three goals to nil m a fairly fast game on the padang yesterday. Thanks to the splendid goalkeeping or Cheok Wah. the S.O.R.C. managed to averi a heavier defeat.377 words
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Article105 1939-10-24 8 Results of yesterday's ties m the S.C.R.C. open lawn tennis tournament were Open doubles championship Kamis and Dawood beat G. Kam and Yadi 6 3, 3 6, 7—5. Handicap doubles Talib bin Awang and Lee Sze Tat beat Freddie Tan and So Tie Ho. 3_6, 7—5, 6—4.105 words
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Article129 1939-10-24 8 r pHE Keppel Golf Club beat the Sepoy Lines Golf Club by s»i to 1 m a women's match on Thursday at Sepoy Lines. Results (K.G.C. players mentioned first) were as follows Mrs. A. M. Low (18) 1. Mrs. A. C. Brook? (18) 0 Mrs. Holohan (22) 1.129 words
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Article36 1939-10-24 8 The Army will meet the R.N. and R.A.F. m a rugby friendly on Saturday at the Jalan Besar Stadium. Members of the Services m uniform will be admitted at half-price to the grand stand.36 words
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271 1939-10-24 8 IN a game of hockey played on the padang yesterday, the Raffles College defeated the S.R.C. 'A*' by two goals U: nil. Tlie College boys excelled m short passing movements. Their forwards combined v.c^i and aad it not been lor the271 words
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Article72 1939-10-24 8 The following will represent the Excise Sports Club against the Mayfair B.P. m a friendly match of three singles and two aoubles to be played at the Happy World Covered Stadium on Friday at 7.30 p.m. sharp Singles: Chan Chim Bock. Peh Teng Siew, Quek Song Quee.72 words
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Article34 1939-10-24 8 The Pasir Panjang Rovers defeated the Dawnlight XI last Wednesday m a soccer match by four goals to one. Huat Lye (2), Lai Chuun and Wee Eng shared the Rovers' goals.34 words
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Article22 1939-10-24 8 The Raffles College Union A team beet the Singapore Teachers by 24 points to eight at rugger on the Col'^ge ground yesterday22 words
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Article199 1939-10-24 8 Yesterday's Alterations Austral Amal. (ss) 6s 4V* 6s 9d Batu Selaneor (sl> 1 60 1.65 Hong Fatt Tin ($1) .97 1.00 Jelebu <$1> 93 .96 Killingliall (ss. 17s 6d 19s 6d Klang Rivers (sl> 1.92 1 2.02 1 x.d K. Kampar dOst Us lOd 12s 10 x.d.199 words
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Article241 1939-10-24 8 CLOSING m;o-|/|j (l| The above arc dealers' midd 'r brokers' margins, brolcerapf and tUmo 4* I are not included Exchange Telegraph THE foilowtng are to-da? ft 1 quotations Shar.-, a nation unless others,- s uwi Con Loan 5 1944-64 runding Loan 4% 1960-9 War Loan |fc<* Ck>mExchange Telegraph - 241 words
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Article156 1939-10-24 8 (From Our Own Corresoondent, London Oft COMMODITY and Bxch&ngf markets dm as follows with previous quoUUoot parenthesis:— RIBBER Firmer. London: 10 11 16 d ld\d K^.c Dec. -Jan.: 10 11 16 d 10 13 lfid 10*vd); Jan-Mar.: 10 13 16d (10 11 16 d 10 13 16d>156 words
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Article43 1939-10-24 8 In a hockey match played at 11" I yesterday, the R.A.O.C beat th( I 4 I f trine by th*> odd goal m thrw. IW I scored both thp winners 1 goals. *w I Sinph scored for the Indians I43 words
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