The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 7 December 1939
1939-12-07
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Title Section17 1939-12-07 1 The Singapore Free Press AND DAILY NEWS NO. 15,954. ESTD. 1835 THURSDAY, DECEMBER 7, 1939. 5 CENTS17 words
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Article999 1939-12-07 1 Million Tons Of New Warships Building MAGNETIC MINE "NEITHER NEW NOR MYSTERIOUS" %jK. Winston Churchill, First Lord of the Admiralty, reviewed the course of the war at sea during the r .t thm* months of hostilities when he spoke m the H..u>i of999 words
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102 1939-12-07 1 P. O. Chairman's Tribute To Seamen THE aim of shipbuilders to give whole-hearted support to the Government m all demands was emphasised by Sir William Carrie, the chairman, at a meeting: of the P. and O. Company, m London yesterday. He expressed admiration for seamen of all ranks, Indian and102 words
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98 1939-12-07 1 German Liner Captured In South Atlantic Cape Town, Dec. GIT IS OFFICIALLY stated to-day that British warships have captured the German liner Ussukuma (7.834 tons^ in the South Atlantic. The announcement issued by the naval authorities says the Ussukuma left Loureneo Marches some 24 hours before war was declared andReuter - 98 words
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94 1939-12-07 1 CHILEAN GOVERNMENT "BELATED" PROTEST Santiago, Dec. G. IT is undei stood that the Government has rejected a suggestion that it should join in a declaration of protest ot* countries in North and South America against the Russian invasion Of Finland. The Chilean reply is said to s-ate that Chile isReuter - 94 words
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52 1939-12-07 1 PARLIAMENTS SECRET SESSION ON DEC. 13 II is understood that the secret session of the House of Commons, agreed to by Mr. Chamberlain, will be held on Dec. 13. According to present arrangements, Parliament will adjourn for Christmas on Dec. 14 until Jan. 16. but could be summoned immediately, ifReuter - 52 words
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Article65 1939-12-07 1 New York, Dec. a. THERE was a scene in the House of Commons yesterday when a Labour member. Mr. W. Dobbie, raised a question concerning the delayed payment of allowances to wives in his constituency (Rotherham, Yorkshire) whose husbands were in the army. Mr Dobbie persisted inReuter - 65 words
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Article267 1939-12-07 1 TRAVELLERS returning to Switzerland from Austria bring stories of unrest against the Nazi rule. Austrian feeling against the Nazis is extremely bitter, it is stated. The Prime Minister of Hungary was cheeked yesterday when he spoke of 'the fight of our Finnish brothers. The Government267 words
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433 1939-12-07 1 ONLY NATION AT PRESENT i IN POSITION TO HELP A CAMPAIGN m favour of active intervention m Finland was launched m Stockholm yesterday by an appeal published m all Swedish newspapers signed by leading professors, bankers, businessmen and bishops, reports Reuter, The appeal stresses the433 words
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Article281 1939-12-07 1 Dill IKK S special correspondent with the British Expeditionary Force says the King made an early start on his second day with the Army. He had an English breakfast at 7.30 am. consisting: of porridge, bacon and eggs. Another full programme was ar ranged281 words
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Article242 1939-12-07 1 Laying Mines Off East Coast? London, Dec. ft. A TWIN-ENGINED Germar monoplane making a re I connaissance or mine-laying flight crashed into the sea k short distance from the shon off the east coast early to-day. No air raid warning was sounder and no anti-aircraft242 words
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94 1939-12-07 1 German Raids Fail On Western Front I Till} GERMANS made a ■Mta o: ru.c i on the Western Front taring the i past 24 hours at six different points on a 20-mile stretch of the Lorraine front All the raids were repulsed, and at two points the Germans suffered dellniteReuter - 94 words
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Advertisement72 1939-12-07 1 BIGIA TEA IS BEST 1 La —^U (vZe^H Mr v^^l P^B 11 i i Ti Ib^i ■b^hW fll V^l r3 *3h t*y jb bhb h^9 ■V^hhV M H fl| i^B n^l ■uf^l V IT^^H B^^^^B ir^H w^^^ l^^l J TO NIGHT Orchestral Concert B.is to 9.15 p.m. DINNER DANCE (formal)72 words
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Advertisement164 1939-12-07 1 INSIST ON BIGIA TEA SEA VIEW HOTEL TONIGHT FRIDAY «c SATURDAY SPECIAL DINNER DANCK DINNER DANCE MUSIC BY THE ADELPHI SEA VIEW HOTELS ORCHESTRA DIRECTED BY A. BERSHADSKY DINNER $3.— NON-DINERS ADMITTED FREE Ot (HARGt. 1939 10 FESTIVE SEASON Programme ADELPHI HOTEL: XMAS EVE: DECEMBER U SPECIAL X'MAS DINNER AND164 words
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392 1939-12-07 2 Selangor Sultan Moves Loyalty Resolution •From Our Own Correspondent > Kuala Lumpur, Dec. 5. THE Sulian of Selangor moved a loyal resolution, which was endorsed by the representatives of all com- j munities represented, m the State Council t^-day amidst applause. His Highness pointed out that at the beginning of392 words
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Article, Illustration26 1939-12-07 2 B hind the lines, the work of the British troops goe 5 on, and in this picture a ran re -finding crew are seen in training.26 words
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312 1939-12-07 2 MR. VETHAVANAM URGES FORMATION OF COMMITTEE TO REVISE LAWS (Fi-om X)ur Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Dec. 5. CPEAKING on the motion for adjournment of the Selangor k State Council to-day, Mr. J. R. Vethavanam referred to the provisions of the Hindu Marriage Registration Enactment as312 words
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Article165 1939-12-07 2 I -From Our Own Correspondent) London, Dec. 6. COMMODITY and Exrhßnge markets closed as follows with previous quotations In parenthesis: RUBBER: Dull. Spot: ll\,d ll' 4 d (11 11 16d ll a *d) Jan. -Mar.: ll^d ll^d (ll^d ll 7 iri) Apr.-Jiuie: lid IPsd (ll^d 1111 16d>165 words
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145 1939-12-07 2 London, Dec. 6. THE uncertain attitude of Germany I towards the Soviet attack on Finland is the subject of comment m London official circles. It is noted that while the German Government does not openly criticize j the Russian action, it went so far asBritish Wireless - 145 words
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Article215 1939-12-07 2 ISSLtD BY ERASER CO. AT CLOSE OF BUSINESS YESTERDAY Consequent on questions m the House many now prognosticate an increase m the statutory maximum price of tin but nevertheless the Singapore market was unchanged at $117* 3 to-day. Rubber was very dull and practically un- changed from215 words
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Article194 1939-12-07 2 Cordell Hull On U.S. The War Chicago, Dec. 5. MR. CORDELL HULL, U.S. Secretary of State, in a speech at the annual meeting of the Farm Bureau Federation, declared that America must not be drawn into the war, "but even though we remain at peace, we cannot insulate ourselves fromReuter - 194 words
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Advertisement121 1939-12-07 2 J.'-JV..^-. ALHAMBRA 20th (entury-Fox Thrilling Air Drama presenting their V 9Nfc|i&£sij j/&e& Jlf^ "TAIL SPIN" With JOAN DAVIS, Charles Farrell, Jane Wyman, etc. Latest From The Western Front; "PATHE GAZETTE" The Sweethearts of "DAUGHTERS COURAGEOUS" "FOUR DAUGHTERS" Re-united Again! ALH AM BRA next chance NOtOMES ON THt ROW TO NOWHERE^^^121 words
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Advertisement19 1939-12-07 2 I MIDNIGHT PREMIERE SAT. 9th DEC. ALHAMBRA Wm|M| REMARQUE'S ALL QUIET on THe |WESftRN FRONT (BRAND NEW Re-issue copy.)19 words
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Advertisement250 1939-12-07 2 A Delightful Comedy-Komanee with two of h M j most Popular Stars! A Happy Hit PAVILION 6-15 9.is LAST H^CHT LUCKIEST GIRL ii:^k With 1 1 »;r^cC3li JANE WYATT \*jY IOUIS HAYWARD Vv EVEN THE CAPITOL IS TOO SMALL TO HOLD THE CROWDS! #n ndreds Turned Away t A SEE250 words
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Advertisement26 1939-12-07 2 VICTORIA ME^:f;!A£__i L POPULAR ORGAN RECITAL hv Weriu i W I IN AH> OF FRI. DEC. 15th 530 w SOLOIST MRS. HOW \WW ADMISSION CO »N26 words
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Article83 1939-12-07 3 RlJ SSO CHINESE AIR SERVICE Chungking-Moscow n Four Days Chungking. I>ee. ii, >\ I icilities between f Moscow are to be j i through air mall and between the two rj of Communl- Chungking, is sche-•^-day for Hami. in M belonging to m Company will ntinue the flight to83 words
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65 1939-12-07 3 Ottawa, Dec. 6. T Royal Canadian I Force in protecting le ot the A Tibed by a speaker in of Parliament bi prepared for made upon it. li destroyers and five ■M 40 additional requisitioned. Anti- d been instituted prices instituted at traffic. boomsReuter - 65 words
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47 1939-12-07 3 Tarred at the General; sii Mpore. last ni?ht of i d. an American eirl Singapore. She no employed byi aho was the younger rad Mrs. Harwood. of >rnia. had been m l > died alter an' lake ptaec at 3ida- this evening-47 words
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Article141 1939-12-07 3 lokio, Dec. o. REGARDING the Japan-United States conversations, it is alleged that over 600 cases of bombing, interference and insults are pending between Japan and the United States as a result of Japanese military action. The Asahi Shimbun understands that the Japanese investigation shows thatReuter; Eastern News - 141 words
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93 1939-12-07 3 rMMEN r m the French Press oil Sir John Simon's broadcast makes clear France's reai appreciation of the British contribution to the prosecution of the war. Le Temps says: "No Frenchman doubts the immense force Britain and the Empire represent In the confLct. •She is93 words
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Article330 1939-12-07 3 "Overseas Trade Now At Complete Standstill" GOERING'S PRESS COMMENT QREAT astonishment has been caused m Germany by an article m Field-Marshal Goering's newspaper, the Four Year Plan, admitting the strangulation of German trade by the British contraband control. The author, who is one of Germany's foremost330 words
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Article202 1939-12-07 3 Naval Losses Now And In Last War London, Dec. FROM Aug. 4 to Nov. 4 m 1914 the Navy lost 22 ships totalling 125,656 tons including flve cruisers, one air-craft-carrier torpedoed, one battleship, one cruiser and eight other ships mined and three cruisers sunk m action by enemy surface ships,Reuter - 202 words
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Article80 1939-12-07 3 SOVIET LOSSES IN FINLAND Moscow, Dec. 5. THE Russian High Command at Leningrad in a communique says that during th e fighting in Finland two Soviet planes were shot down and two more lost their bearings and apparently landed in Finnish territory. On the other hand, 11 Finnish planes wereReuter - 80 words
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51 1939-12-07 3 THAT a sum of $30 000 had been en- tered m the Selangor estimates for the relief of destitution to implement the recommendations made m the report of Lt.-Col. Lord on this subject was revealed by Major Kidd, British Resident, Selangor, at the State Council51 words
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96 1939-12-07 3 London. Dec. 6. OIR John Simon, Chancellor of the Exchequer, visited the Western Front yesterday before returning to England after his conference with the French Finance Minister. He made a quick tour, m a civil plane, of several secret R.A.F. aerodromes, and at one pointReuter - 96 words
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Article374 1939-12-07 3 Lord Halifax And The Problems Ahead London. Dec. 6. THE Foreign Secretary, Lord Halifax, in an Inspiring speech in the House of Lords last night, said he fully recognised the magnitude of the task that lay before the Allies in their resolve to see the warBritish Wireless - 374 words
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Article96 1939-12-07 3 Rome, Dec. 6. ITALY'S withdrawal from the League of Nations oecomes effective on Dec. 11 when she pays her contribution for the last time. This statement was made over the radio by way of answer to recent suggestions abroad that Italy had so estranged herselfReuter - 96 words
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Article44 1939-12-07 3 HIGHER TAXATION IN JAPAN Tokio, Dec. 6. ANEW taxation bill designed to increase revenue by 500,000,000 yen will be submitted to the forthcoming session of the Diet by the Government. The Cabinet approved the draft of the bill at its meeting yesterday.— Eastern NewsEastern News - 44 words
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Article53 1939-12-07 3 WOMEN pilots are to be employed to fly new R.A.F. machines of the light training type from aircraft factories to aerodromes. At the outset only eight women will bo employed under this new Air Ministry scheme. They will form a s mmm u mmmmmmmmWammmmmmmmmmmmmm^Reuter - 53 words
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56 1939-12-07 3 UNEMPLOYMENT RATES BEING INCREASED London, Dec. 6. UNEMPLOYMENT rates are to be increased u in time for Christmas shopping. The Minister of Labour announced yesterday that the increases meant broadly an extra shilling a week for adults and sixpence a week for children. The total number of applicants \Ui^yiL beReuter - 56 words
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Article464 1939-12-07 3 Collapse Of Empire Forecast By Nazis London, Dec. 6. GERMAN miscalculations of the British Commonwealth's attitude to the war are the subject of comment to-day m the Manchester Guardian which reviews the outlook ir the Empire. After the signing of the Statute oi Westminster m 1931,464 words
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Article81 1939-12-07 3 New York, Dec. 5. TRITZ KUHN, the leader of the Germau--1 American Bund, a Nazi Ofjanization. was sentenced to from Itf years to five years' imprisonment for grand larceny of the organization's funds and for forgery. He was convicted last Saturday. In passing sentence,Reuter - 81 words
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272 1939-12-07 3 £195 Million For Munition Orders In Britain ARMS PRODUCTION I EXPANSION Ikt London. Dec. 5. N the House of Commons. Mr. Arthur Greenwood, deputy leader of the Labour Opposition, moved an amendment to the King's address regretting the absence of proposals for organizing to the full the nations human andReuter - 272 words
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Article34 1939-12-07 3 DOMESTIC OCCURRENCES DEATH. HARWOOD —Miss Jane Harwood, younger daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harwood. of San Dimas, California, died in the General Hospital. Singapore. Dec. 6. after an operation. Aged 29. Funeral this evening.34 words
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Article68 1939-12-07 3 FOOD REQUISITIONING OF VESSELS London, Dec. 6. 117ITH a view to ensuring the regular TT importation cf cereals by the North Atlantic route, the Minister ot Shipping (Sir John Gilmour) is requisitioning British ships for cargoes bought by the Minister of Food, it was announced In the House of CommonsReuter - 68 words
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Advertisement64 1939-12-07 3 r C7A OVA LOyl/ a i// convince you that we bake very good bread tct you mat it is cune to change to RO J^L exacting supervision of a European s j Mister Baler special i 20 OIFFEREHT VARIETIES OF BREAD OELIVERED HOV1& JT J FRESH DAILY. VITBE /7) Pin64 words
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Advertisement78 1939-12-07 3 BOX OFFICE WWtfTM&M Omm I Ki^R V i r»\ to-day phone m^Smmmmmm „c c MAiAwreMina deluxe 3.ls— s.is 3 400. jjEVERY JMT /I TIP-UP /^RMCHfI[R 9^5 LATEST nJMk j|[ I NEWS iM'C^i^^f 4 CDCHru Don l w book i irlf t!WI^I»^ I t he bac«t an erf A I PLAMES78 words
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668 1939-12-07 4 The Singapore Free Press THURSDAY, DECEMBER 7, 1939. A Social Problem A GREAT deal has been written regarding acute poverty and destitution m Kuala Lumpur and at times tempers have become frayed m discussing the subject. The publication of Lt.-Col. Lord's report should do much to correct ill-informed comment. Col.668 words
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Article, Illustration16 1939-12-07 4 THE COMING LAUNCH "NOT YET. SIR! WE HAVEN'T QUITE DECIDED WHICH VINTAGE TO LttmSTEM HFK Wl16 words
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1415 1939-12-07 4 "Macon Eggs" As A Wartime Breakfast I OUR LONDON LETTER London, Nov. 27. PAN you imagine it, I am threatened with macon and eggs for breakfast? It doesn't sound a bit nice to me. I have already tried to do a swap with other members of the family my macon1,415 words
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Article68 1939-12-07 4 NEUTRAL PROTESTS TO THE ALLIES RVBUtDIG yi.sterday against the H tew Lord Halifax said answered In ft He emphas;.. not exceeded Its law and did its b« rrstrair.t and com viate hardships Nothing thc\ out. had ftßperilh tral, vhile Oenna neutral rtfhtt iUfciiinimti ships and hrr i- Ifbertfcf of r68 words
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Advertisement268 1939-12-07 4 HmS V^_[J^ CRLDBECK'S BY SPECIAI t^ A TO H. M. THE APPOINTMENT KING OF SIAM estd a|ii^^ 1872 NEWEST DESIGNS m DIAMOND JEWELLERY NECKLACES BRACELETS BROOCHES RINGS CLIP WATCHES. i lncorporated m Ceylon) SINGAPORE IPOH PENANG. MEAD FIELD'S CHRISTMAS CRACKERS NOVELTIES C 881 Bright Red Cracker■S.LVER MOON.' "s£??£?* UK> Bright268 words
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111 1939-12-07 5 Racial Religious Difference Danger P ru i»eses and rights of ,h iti/enship were tlisMr < B. Paul, of the .so School, m an adth«* Ninsapore Rotary Club who referred to con- r ,,rfs sin Ceylon, de,n\ tendency towards mill and religious ,s t*»e Msis for CVgaavBetween members i and adherents111 words
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Article296 1939-12-07 5 Men Accept tost Of Living Bonus Own Correspondent i utnpur, Dec. 7, 12.30 a.m. announced shortly; ..t that a settlement! d In the strike at the j ries" mines at Batuj :Ml Chinese labourers j Indians employed m d wncd tools. if n have accepted payment „*i296 words
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66 1939-12-07 5 bod had been awarded marks m th? Departr.i ulture'i annual competis m Eng'ish schools rod tha: they had received prize for book-binding m the Agri-Horticultural exhibition was stated by Mr. Ben pal of the Radin Mas r annual prize distribu- lay. unrated on the higher66 words
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Article309 1939-12-07 5 "Serious Question" Says Speaker "IF Ihetf is any proposal by Government to introduce in?omc-tax into onmn C^ ntry *-J hope the Association's committee will consider the matter very carefully and make whatever recommendations they think fit It is a very rerious question affecting the European community309 words
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140 1939-12-07 5 Chungking. Dec. 6'. JAPANESE bombers rained death and destruction on 1G Chinese provinces between January and July last. Figures comoileu by the Aeronau- tical Attain Commission show that during the first half of the year a total of 63,630 houses were destroyed while 5.876Central News - 140 words
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120 1939-12-07 5 HOW he chased and arrested the first accused en his motorcycle, was told by David McCall m the third court yes erday. during a charge of armed robbery against Wong Fook and Lav Kaam Yun. The two abused arc alleged to have held up a120 words
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499 1939-12-07 5 "Boy" Poisoned At French Consul's House SERVANTS' QUARTERS TRAGEDY INQUEST •yHE Coroner, Mr. W. G. Porter, yesterday opened an inquest on a Chinese "boy," Goh Teow Hoon who was found dead in the servants quarters of the French ConsulateGeneral in Gallop Road on Nov. 28. The Coroner postponed the inquest499 words
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Article377 1939-12-07 5 (Fton A Correspondent t THE recent successes over German aircraft by the British and French -ir forces make it possible to draw seme conclusions regarding the relative merits of the opposing forces. The German long-distance bomber used as a reconnaissance machine fal's an easy victim377 words
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Article, Illustration13 1939-12-07 5 Light tanks and their crews m training behind the British lin^s m France,13 words
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Article53 1939-12-07 5 Germans Finns A Volte Face YESTERDAY was the >2ml anniversary of Finland's pro«lamation of independence. Twenty-one years ago the Finns* fight for independence was helped by Germany and 3,000 German soldiers gave their lives for the Finnish cause. To-day the Germans are on the other side, having agreed to Russia's53 words
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713 1939-12-07 5 •THROUGH the medium of the Registrar of Vehicles, a gift of $1,000 has been made to the Malaya Patriotic Fund by the Rickshaw Owners' Association of Singapore. This is considered a magnificent gesture when it is remembered that the majority of the owners are713 words
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Article129 1939-12-07 5 Before the Chief Justice, S.S.. the Honourable Sir Percy McElwaine, the Chief Justice. F.M.S., the Honourable Mr. Justice Poyscr and the Honourable Mr. Justice Gordon Smith m Court No. t at 10.30 am. Court of Appeal: Criminal Appeal No. 18, 39— T'ng Ban Yick vs.129 words
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Advertisement14 1939-12-07 5 FOR CONVENIENCE! DINE at fhe CAPITOL RESTAURANT (Phone 4906) **i or After the Show14 words
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Advertisement246 1939-12-07 5 FOR 'HIM* THIS CHRISTMAS* I 2 collars. 1 4 1 7| Neck. ROBINSON CO., LTD. I CATHAY BEAUTY SALON Latest Equipments m New operators Air Conditioned "Let George Do It" Phone 3402 ~L. Estellc Cowan X MAS SA Ij_E I I a PRE-WAR PRICES I T B RH I Sleeves246 words
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Advertisement864 1939-12-07 6 BOARD RESIDENCE. SEA FRONT K.VIONG GRANGE— 77. Meyer RC (near Swimmlnf Clob) Board-Residence at moderate rates Larce Gardens Tennis. Phone: 5758. NAPIER HOUSE 7, Napier Road. Entirely re-furnished, decorated by S. R. Works. Prlv. bathroom with hot and cold water to every suite. Meals served m flats. English Cuisine. Tel.864 words
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Advertisement665 1939-12-07 6 THE SINGAPORE C.-OF-C. RUBBER ASSOCIATION DAILY PRICES CURRENT Dec. 6, 1933: 12 o'clock noon No IX R.S.S. Spot loose 38% 39 j No. IX R.S.S. F. 0.8. m cases December «>9U •>» G.F.A.Q. R.S.S v F.0.8. m bales December 38-?* F.A.Q. R.S.S. F. 0.8. m bales December 38 •>» 1665 words
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Advertisement341 1939-12-07 7 p.&O. and BRITISH INDIA LINES INCORPORATED IN ENGLAND, P. tfc O. S. N. COS SAILINGS. to The Company's inability to publish the departure dates of its steamers intending jjers are courteously requested to enquire at I Q S.N. COMPANY'S Office to ascertain the approximate dates of departure. ma> fail at341 words
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Advertisement475 1939-12-07 7 BOUSTEAD CO., LTD. (Incorporated In fr'.M.S.) TELEPHONE: Freight 5433. Passage 5*31. §i&a>iA« mine 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 to the United Kingdom. All under one management. For detailed information475 words
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Advertisement324 1939-12-07 7 MANSFIELD CO., LTD. OCEAN BUILDING. COLLYER QUAY. SINGAPORE TEL. S»SI CHARTERED BANK BUILDING. PENANC TIL I*6* BLUE FUNNEL LINE. Frequent Sailings to United Kingdom and United States of America. Dates are not r anteed, all cargo bookings subject to Conference War Clauses. WESTERN AUSTRALIA THE SHORTEST SEA ROUTE THE CHEAPEST324 words
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1130 1939-12-07 8 LAY OFF AND REPUBLICAN GOOD BETS TODAY Logue Should Fare Well In Pony Events FIRST DAY OF IPOH MEET lAY OFF and Republican should make good bets at Ipoh this afternoon m the first day of the Perak Turf Club's December extra professional meeting. The programme consists of seven races,1,130 words
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Article101 1939-12-07 8 FOLLOWING arc Free Press selections for this afternoon's rates at Ipoh m the first day of the Perak Turf Clubs Den-ember ex»ra professional meeting: Race 1. Empennage. Bay Rose. Rare 2. Phar Par. Twinkling Eyes. Race U. Republican, Ret>el Kais. Race 4. Faith. Myanee. Race 5. Inez.101 words
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Article376 1939-12-07 8 YESTERDAY'S HOCKEY ON S.R.C. PADANG IN spilt: of the soft turf, good hotkey was seen on the ....liii- yesterday when the SK met the Punjab Regiment 'tnd won by tour coals to om. ihou?h well defeated, the Punjabs made the Rees. give of their376 words
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274 1939-12-07 8 Teams For Sunday's Golf Match At Sepoy Lines THE fottoflrini are the team* and starting times for the m^tch between Singapore Japanese Col* Club ■nl Sepoy Lines Golf Club to be playtd :it Sepoy Lines en Sunday <S.J.G.C. players first 8.50, Y. Nakatsuria (24) und N. Shinuda \24> vs. G.274 words
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364 1939-12-07 8 r p_iE Captain's prize competition at 1 the Island Goli Club will be played on Saturday afternoon. Owing to the long list of" players, it is imperative that all participants should start teeing oIT promptly according to tne I scheduled times. Those who fail364 words
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398 1939-12-07 8 THE Bankers, Insurance and Merchants held the Army Mo a draw m a keen tournament rugby game played on the padang yesterday. Each side had three points through tries. The Army attacked tnrougnout int first half but. try as they would, failec398 words
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Article, Illustration23 1939-12-07 8 picture An incident in the padang rugger match on Tuesday ti^Mcl^i^^^^. tide and the R.A.F. "B' team played a three-all draicM Free pressFree Press - 23 words
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Article67 1939-12-07 8 The following have accepted U play rugger for the S.CC. "B" va Fort Canning R.F.C. to-mcrrow at tht sec* A. H. B. Alexander; J. P. Wood, G. F Potter, Lt. Bartley-Denniss, L. F. D May; W. Mcßeath, R. Laird; C. F Jennings, J. S. Lee, W. T. Knott,67 words
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Article57 1939-12-07 8 ■"PKE Casuals beat an Indian Association tion team by four goals to one m j hockey match played at Balestier yes terday. The Casuals' goals were scoie< by Hay and Modder m the nrst-hal and Armstrong and Trail in' the secon< period. Dhass scored the only goal57 words
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185 1939-12-07 8 S.C.C. beat the 7th Heavy Bat- tery, R.A. Changi, by two goals to nil m an interesting hockey match played on the padang yesterday. The game was fairly even with the Club proving the superior side by a small margin. They fielded185 words
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Article292 1939-12-07 8 "MUSSON CUP' WON BY "A" COMPANY GOOD, keen lighting which lealure^ Services boxing m Singapore was again seen at Taiiglm last night. when the finals of the open individual championships of the Ist. Battalion. the Manchester Regiment were fought. Their superior team of boxers wo i«292 words
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133 1939-12-07 8 INTERESTING badminton ..a^ wit- nessed on Tuesday night, at the Happy World skating rink, when the Merry Union BP. beat the Vehicles Sports Club by five games to two. Results were (Merry Union B.P. players mentioned first* Singles: Chen Chin Chon beat Hoo Chun133 words
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Article64 1939-12-07 8 THE following have accepted to play for S.C.C. vs. S.C.R.C. on Thursday, Dec. 7 at S.C.C: Lt. R. A. St. C. Sproul-Bolton; Pay Lt. G. C. Fortin. P. F. Kinsey.S. T. Monk, W. J. Peel. Capt. J. R. Kellett; Capt. R. G. J. Kingsmill, Lt. N. H. W.64 words
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Article64 1939-12-07 8 ■T'HE following will represent the Oxygen B.P. against the Capital Badminton Party m a friendly badminton match of four singles and three doubles to be nlayed at the latter's court, on Saturday, at 2.30 p.m. An% Beng Hoe, A. Antoine, frony; Yew WTah, N. p. Ponnuswaray, R. Ramrhonin.64 words
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Article191 1939-12-07 8 CLOSING IKJfJffS^ The following arr- I|(»--quotations SLu unless otherwise state Con. Loan 57e 1944-C4 Funding Loan 4% l* War Loan 3>, s^, Com. Union A■■ Prudential Assce a" Royal Assce Great Western Rly I Can. P'flc Rly ord Chartered Bur' UK. S'hal Bk Mer. Bank (£26 v191 words
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Article22 1939-12-07 8 'T'tlK lollowiug it tl tion team to ma Miners at hockey at B Peter: Dha.ss. Gup', ftiugam, Kennedy: Br?skaran. Dhau22 words
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