The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 9 December 1939
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Title Section17 1939-12-09 1 The Singapore Free Press AND DAILY NEWS NO. 13,356. ESTD. 1835 SATURDAY, DECEMBER 9, 19'JD. 5 CENTS17 words
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Article652 1939-12-09 1 Fascist Council And The War Situation I REASONS THAT JUSTIFY NEUTRALITY POLICY ITALY'S strong interest m the Balkans where both I GcrMMJ and Russia have been carrying: out propaganda, a> re-emphasized last night after an examination of pi policy by the Fascist Grand Council. official652 words
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Article65 1939-12-09 1 Rome. l>ec. 8. IT Ls announced to-day that Dutch L.iers on the Netherlands Indies servic* Mill in future call at Genoa and Naples on all rut ward and inward voyages. The Dutch liner Christiaan Huygen; (16.000 tons) lefi Genoa last night for the NetherlandsReuter - 65 words
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Article426 1939-12-09 1 R.A.F. Successes Off The East Coast London, Dec. 8. T'HE German wireless announced to-day that Nazi planes last night carried out reconnaissance flights over the British Isles. There is no truth whatever in this claim. What happened is that ten German planes attempted to approachBritish Wireless; Reuter - 426 words
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117 1939-12-09 1 Paris, Dec. 8. MADAME TABOUIS, writing m L'Oeuvre to-day, says that 40 Nazi agents have arrived m Geneva and are busy pressing neutral delegates to make a big demonstration m favour of peace. She says that their methods are to reiterate that if neutrals117 words
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Article41 1939-12-09 1 London, Dec. 3. LORD Nuffield has placed an order with the British American Tobacco Company Ltd., for 1,500,000 Woodbine cigarettes for di^ribution amongst the men serving in the Army and Air Force in France an__^J_hosf^££ying^i^^gr^ ships. -B British WirelessBritish Wireless - 41 words
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87 1939-12-09 1 AIRCRAFT of the R.A.F. coastal command while on patrol duty yesterday morning: attacked and sunk a German submarine, the Air Mini, try announces. On sighting the submarine on the surface the aircraft immediately dropped bombs. The first bomb struck the vessel amidships, about a yard87 words
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89 1939-12-09 1 British Ship Sinks Only Two Saved London, Dec. 8. T*HE London cargo steamer Merel (1,000 tons> sunk four minutes after hitting a mine off the south coast to-day. Of the crew, believed to number 17 or 18, only two were rescued, both being injured. A third was picked up dead.Reuter - 89 words
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724 1939-12-09 1 NEW HELSINKI EXODUS A NEW exodus from Helsinki official announcement that to use gas, reports Reuter from makes no secret of the fact tl gas masks for the civilian po] growing. The tremendous number explosions is making a larg< table m the present724 words
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126 1939-12-09 1 'AUSTRALIA'S frontiers are A on the Rhine and the east coast of England," said Mr. R. G. Menzies, the Australian premier, m a broadcast from Canberra yesterday. He said that Britain was ftßhtini; Australia's battles as well as her own and Australia could never consent126 words
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Article50 1939-12-09 1 A Fn *E at the market hall 1 centre of Birmingham taring tfie night Is believed to be the work <•! thIRA. The fire was discover *d b T patroUm j air raid wardens and brought unci, r I control in half an houfl BReuter - 50 words
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43 1939-12-09 1 POLISH GUERILLAS STILL RESIST GERMANS ACCORDING to reports reaehin Paris, well-armed Polish bands under energetic leadership are continuing to resist Qermaii troops on the Vistula. The activities of these bands ha\e made it necessary lor the Germans t > brin? several divisions from Slovakia.43 words
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43 1939-12-09 1 Ottawa. Dec H. CANADIAN naval headquarter* announce that nine lives are believed lost in the sinking of a British merchantman (name not given* oil Nova Scotia. The victims died oi exposur^after their lifeboat had capsized B ReuterReuter - 43 words
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Advertisement82 1939-12-09 1 fO R QUALITY AND ECONOMY DRINK BIGIA TEA j lm T| *f LIB I H Ul pl tb g^^B bs^h i Kh ni p^i k^^h nt A h l^^fl BflH Id^^^. M H 09 \^m bCfl anight Orchestral Concert 8.15 to 9.15 P««DINNER DANCE (formal) MrUTI CHANGE OF PROGRAMME BY82 words
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Advertisement194 1939-12-09 1 SUPPORT MALAYAN PRODUCE. DRINK BIGIA TEA SEAVIEW H HOTEL TONIGHT SPECIAL DINNER DANCE DINNER DANCE MUSIC BY THE ADELPHI SEA VIEW HOTELS OR' HESTRA DIRECTED BY A. BERSHADSRY DINNER $3.— NON-DINERS ADMITTED FREE OF CHARGE DANCE FORMAL SUNDAY MORNING 11 A.M.— l P.M. POPULAR CONCERT BY THE ADELPHI SEA VIEW194 words
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Article332 1939-12-09 2 Further Expansion m The Coming Year SINCe: the war began approximately' 46.000 men have been added to i I strength of the Royal Navysoine o: these were already serving having been called up for special training when the Reserve Fleet was brought up tc332 words
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Article, Illustration25 1939-12-09 2 (II V .ITKOL Of THF. SEA: Kremh destroyers with a phmc overhead arc here seen patrolling the seas on a sharp look-out for the enemy.25 words
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119 1939-12-09 2 DAILY fIUII ITRRENT I>EC. 8. 1939: II O'CLOCK NOON Buyers Seller* No. IX R.S.S. Spot loose M MS No. IX R.S.S. F. 0.8. m cases December 38 v 38 s G.F.A.Q. R.S.S. FOB. ir> bales December 38 38 1 FAQ. R.S.S. F. 0.8.119 words
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Article30 1939-12-09 2 London. I>ci-. 7. MR Davia Robertson <Cons.) has been elected unopposed for Streatham. The vacancy was caused as a result of the retinyn^^o^Sir William Lane-Mitchell. -fl ReuterReuter - 30 words
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Article263 1939-12-09 2 Yesterday's Rugby DISPLAYING slight superiority m all departments, the S.C.C. "B" yesterday defeated Fort Canning by 14 points (a goal, two tries and a penalty) to nil m rugby game on the padang. Play on the whole was scrappy but had its interesting moments. The263 words
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Article193 1939-12-09 2 Hockey In The Mud On S.R.C. Ground JJOCKKY was played in the mud on the S.R.C. padang yesterday when the Kecs' second string met the R.A.F. iHQJ and shared the honours in a scoreless game. On the run of play the Rats deserved to win193 words
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Article23 1939-12-09 2 THE hockey lixture between the Police and the Singapore Colt! (Casuals', arranged to be played ai the Depot yesterday, was cancelled.23 words
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Article32 1939-12-09 2 /CONVICTED of having m his possession 33 pounds of dutiable tobacco a Chinese. Choo Chwee Eng was yesterday fined $75 or six weeks' rigoroiu imprisonment, m the Singapore fourth court.32 words
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Article95 1939-12-09 2 A REVISED scale of taxes lor laxis buses and traction engines wil come into force m the colony on Jan. 1 next if a Bill published m the Gazette last night is passed by the Le?i3lativc Council. New Poison Rules for the colony were published in the GovernmentEastern News - 95 words
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Article339 1939-12-09 2 London, Dec*. 8. CLOSING QUOTATIONS The following are to-day's closing middle quotations. Shares are of £1 denomination unless otherwise stated. Con. Loan 5% 1944-64 108 tt Funding Loan 4% 1960-90 105 War Loan 3tt% 92% -H Com. Union Assce. (Units) 1% Prudential Assce. 'A'.... 24 Royal Assce339 words
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Article165 1939-12-09 2 j Pram Our Own Correspondent) London, Dec. 8. COMMODITY and Exchange markets closed as follows with previous quotations in J parenthesis:— KUBBEB: Firm 1 1 Sid Ufcd aid 11 ,d) Jan.-Mar.: *****4 nv,d (lid liud)! Apr. -June; lid 11 ',d <10-,d Udl July-Sept.: 10-ai lid 10-^d 10?«d)165 words
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Article197 1939-12-09 2 I M ISSUED Bl FRASKK LO. AT CLOSE OI BUSINESS YESTERDAY The Singapore price of tin remair.ui at Sll7 S* to-day. Rubber still continues to decline &nd at 4 p.m. was quoted Buyers December 33 cts., January March 36 1 and April, June 34 1 4 Tin197 words
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Article153 1939-12-09 2 "EVERYWHERE I went I found that j ■S the Malayan Magic Circle was well on the map and everything we have done is well regarded in England." de- I clared Mr. M. D. P. Gilroy. soeaking at the annual general meeting of the I153 words
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Advertisement160 1939-12-09 2 The Lovers of 'Daughters Courageous' and Four Daughters' m a dramatic Sensation all their own! Al UAMQDA TO-DAY TO-MORROW A. Llf A IYIOKA 11 a.m.. i.15, ti.l.-) cVL B^L^^B^L^Erf f i^afl Bfl B^^B^ bV* Pi 4 ▲^fl b^^^TtTX^^ V H P^^ 18/ v ■MP^R^flMfm e3s y 1t wil! be 1160 words
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Advertisement31 1939-12-09 2 VICTORIA MEMORIAL HALL POPULAR ORGAN RECITAL by Werner Baer IN AID OF MALAYA PATRIOTIC FUND FRI. DEC. 15th 5-10 P.M. SOLOIST MRS. HOWARD PEDLOW ADMISSION 20 CENTS BOOKING MALAYA PUBLISHING HOUSE31 words
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Advertisement268 1939-12-09 2 "U-BOAT 29" TORPEDOES ALL Box OFFICE RECORDS! JVAKgi? BEFORE SUCH ENTHI SiASMI EVEN MALAYA'S LARGEST THEATRE TOO SMALL TO HOLD THE CROWDS! TO-DAY mm Book Early ThjTgr 3.15—6. 1 5—9.15 0 A D I T 0 I SPECIAL MIDNIGHJ<_ SHOW TO -NIGHf |H||^^fl AT 12.10 O'CLOCK 4 SHOWS TO-MORROW TrpSP^268 words
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Article214 1939-12-09 3 Tribute To Lord Gort: fle's A Man's Man" Commander-in-Chief British Expeditionary ince, ls rapidly winning md esteem of his men. »r" is a "man's man." nqutrea after the wellroops in any sector he > -..siting. l-.t We've Had" lasl few days his car n l-known Union214 words
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25 1939-12-09 3 BALTIC STATES NORTH SEA SHIPPING RUa. Dec. 7. p danger to shipping Sea, the Baltic states transport goods land and Belgium via German waterways ReuterReuter - 25 words
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Article46 1939-12-09 3 Tokio. Dee. 8. D in audience by the Em- m rday Gen. Count His- 1 acbj reported cn his recent n ipe, ar he visited Italy ana, ind the German fronts in nd met the Ft^hre^IJ^^ i Uaerlca I Eastern NewsEastern News - 46 words
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Article76 1939-12-09 3 T*hf aid 4 London, Dec. 8. I Ht AIR Ministry announces that the question of forming a New Zealand squadron m the R A F is being considered. A number of officers and men as well as Wellington bombers were r iJfl S* theReuter - 76 words
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Article219 1939-12-09 3 How Evasion Will Be Prevented T--_ London, De«. 8. HE experience gained m the last war m the working of the contraband control Is enabling the British authorities to anticipate and prevent evasions The rising tide of German threats to encourage neutrals to organize measures against219 words
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74 1939-12-09 3 London. Dec. K. NEWFOUNDLAND is now supplementing their war effort oy giving financial help to the United Kingdom exchequer. This will be accomplished by increased taxation, a step which has received the warm approval of both the Press and people of the country. The BritishReuter - 74 words
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Article511 1939-12-09 3 Need For Economic I General Staff London, Dec. 7. T^HE need for increased export trade to provide money for industry was emphasized by the Secretary for Overseas Trade, Mr. Robert Hudson, in the House of Commons last night. Replying to criticisms regarding the maintenance of restrictions,British Wireless - 511 words
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Article63 1939-12-09 3 Chungking, Dec. 8. '"THE CHINESE forces operating among the mountain passes in th€ northern province of Shansi claim tc have inflicted over 2 000 casualties on the Japanese during a four-day engagement. It is stated that the Chinese troops are constantly threatening Tungpu railway, atReuter - 63 words
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67 1939-12-09 3 "»po promote friendly relations be- tween Japan and Thailand through medical science," a party of 12 doctors, including Dr. Seishiro Iwai and Dr. Seiichi Kitamura of the Keijo (Seoul» Imperial University will visit Thailand m the middle of next month. During their 20-days' stay mEastern News - 67 words
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Article218 1939-12-09 3 PRINCESS Elizabeth and Princess Margaret have expressed a wish to send a consignment of presents tc Madam Lebrun. wife of the French President, who Is organising a Christmas fund on behalf of evacuated children m France. It will be recalled that when the King and218 words
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87 1939-12-09 3 1 Geneva, Dec. 8. T IS understood, says Reuter, that the airway services between London and Paris have been suspended, thereby delaying the departure of Mr. R. A. Butler and the other British delegates to the League Council meeting m Geneva. It was at first87 words
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Article238 1939-12-09 3 ASTONISHMENT DISGUST Daladier Condemns Soviet Aggression Paris, Dec. 8. THE French Premier, M. Daladier. speaking m the Chamber of Deputies to-day during a debate on the budget estimates of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, said that the aggression of whi;:h Finland was a i victim had given rise to disgust238 words
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115 1939-12-09 3 No. 269 Squadron Its Anniversary London. Dec. 8. A LARGE number of distinguished airmen have graduated from No 269 Squadron of the R.A.F., which, before being disbanded after the last war, was a seaplane unit operating in the Eastern Mediterranean and Red Sea area. It was reformed three years agoBritish Wireless - 115 words
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Article35 1939-12-09 3 The Hague, Dec. 8. '"THE Dutch Government has sent a demarche to the German Government concerning the torpedoing of the Dutch steamer Sliedricht (5,133 tons) in the mid-Atlantic cn Nov. 16.— ReuterReuter - 35 words
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Article37 1939-12-09 3 Tek to. Dec. b. THE Japanese Cabinet has approved the 1940 budget which totals over 4t* 600.000,000. which Ls the largest Japanese budget so far. Some 65 per cent, is for the fighting services. ReuterReuter - 37 words
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Article26 1939-12-09 3 Hsinking, Dec. 8. A PROVISIONAL joint border commission appointed in accordance 1 with the Nomonhan truce r.^reement met at Chita yesterday morning— Eastern NewsEastern News - 26 words
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Article517 1939-12-09 3 Making Seas Safe For Shipping ON BOARD ONE OF H.M. MINESWEEPERS. A H-fo of dull monotony, which is sometimes broken by moments of hectic excitement and danger— such is the lot of the men who perform daily one of the least spectacular but most important tasks of517 words
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Article56 1939-12-09 3 London, Dec. 8. THE Daily Herald congratulates the small man because in the flr.M fortnight of the war raving campainrr he has handed £21,000,001 to the Government. lt asks for a pledge from th? Government that in return, the small mar will not be forced after theReuter - 56 words
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149 1939-12-09 3 Hitler's Threat To Czechs In Protectorate Bucharest, Dec. ft. f EADING Czech circles fear thit tha Csrmans intend shortly to ere all pretence of autonomy m Bohemia and Moravia, according to a Prague telegram. This message states that after the recent disturbances m the protectorate. Hitler was greatly exo tedReuter - 149 words
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85 1939-12-09 3 Istanbul. Dec. 8. THE purchase of armaments and wjr material of the most modern type from the Allies was announced bv Gen Orbay who returned to-day from I mission to London and Paris. Gen. Orbay said that he had brought beck excellent results.Reuter - 85 words
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88 1939-12-09 3 London, l?ec. X LORD NUFFIELD has prom s-J £25.000. provided a simil: r sum is collected for the aope.'l Lord Baldwin is making on behalf cf the seamen and their dependents The mcney will be admin I. 1 tc red by the King George's FundReuter - 88 words
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76 1939-12-09 3 Berlin, Dec. 8. THE official news agency announces to-day that Germany and Soviet 1 1 Russia have concluded an agreement for exchange of populations m the i occupied areas of Poland. The number of Germans involved is about 100,000. The news agency states that theReuter - 76 words
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Advertisement26 1939-12-09 3 M 1/ I mSL tfoc best TURKEYS are sold quickly ORDER WffJK IfONf —■iLiaitfDlsfflßnWB&— '■I I Hit FIVE LINES Advt. of Singapore Cold Storage Co., Ltd.26 words
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Advertisement137 1939-12-09 3 THEATRICAL MAKE-UP BY "LEICHNER" from MEDICAL HALL LTD. 3. Battery Road. BaaaBBfs^BiBaaarsVBaavaavsiftVsaaaaaarflaaaaaaavBiBaraaiBi I ms%m^—^mmmmmmmmmmmsmsm\ BOX OFFICE Wmmr Ummmmmmm M T0MY PHONE L_ClU-UMS 3 !L A G15 M/iLaYfl'/eiNEMfl DELUXE i* 3 400. JEVERY ilATfl TIP-UP ARMCHAIR il Ml ELSA GIVE3 A Hg I SHORTS PARTY AND a^*A («W» BRITAIN IN INVITES137 words
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625 1939-12-09 4 The Singapore Free Press SATURDAY, DECEMBER 9, 1939. Food Control Explained ILiR. N. R. JARRETT is to be congratulated on his very clear and concise explanation of the way m which the Food Control department is working for the benefit of the people of Malaya. Perhaps the heads of other625 words
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1123 1939-12-09 4 JOAN LITTLEFIELD - JOAN LITTLEFIELD I By WAIST to tell you the story *of ENSA, the organized i war-time effort of British stage and screen stars to 1 entertain the fighting forces. NAAFI is the Navy. Army and Air Force Institutes, whose entertainments 1 branch, under the directorship of1,123 words
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Article25 1939-12-09 4 TIIK has issued commending th- I yen, until raeenti] Chinese Chamboi Bangkok for hii meritorious wtnri to Vi mm a.ssas 5.25 words
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Article30 1939-12-09 4 Chuiuiiing, i' THE ChiottK force Paiang. despiic t^ bardment by Japai.<s< alrcr»it. Tlie situation is rer north of Nanning when end Japanese fora hardly 30 kflooM Reuter30 words
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Article349 1939-12-09 4 I>ec. 8, 1939. CI'ATU rayuaii yan* !£.ii±u.l2 sedeh kepada seluroh dunia meminta timbangan dan pertolongan t*lah dl-keluarkan oleh Finland. Khabar-nya dar tiap2 pehak sarata2 dunla oranjf2 telah mengirim uchapan kasehan kapada Finland tet&pi Finland sa-wajib-nya mendapat lebeh danpada kasehan di-bibir demlkian itu sahaja. CA-BUAH negeri keshil yang349 words
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Advertisement161 1939-12-09 4 y«bK^. m^M ON AN LIQUEUR BRANDY <3^v^... CLUB, 4O YEARS 6 6O YEARS OLD CALDB ECK'S I BY SPECIAI to^*^ TO H M THE APPOINTMENT KING OF SIAM ESTD 1872 NEWEST DESIGNS m DIAMOND JEWELLERY NECKLACES BRACELETS BROOCHES RINGS CLIP WATCHES mcoiTjoratcd m Cey;on) SINGAPORE IPOH PENANG. B^r By ■^■^■^■■■■^■^B^B^B^BHBjBB^B^B^B^B^BfeBJBJB^^BfIBJ^^^^^^^BHBJBJB^^B^B^BJBJBfIB^B^^^H161 words
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Advertisement18 1939-12-09 4 T4*£ J^i)£ 7AEI •NEW STOCK LINGERIE Just Received UNUSUAL INEXPENSIVE 18, BATTERY ROAD. HRST FLOOR PHONE 7143. i18 words
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Article, Illustration1894 1939-12-09 5 Small Retailer Is Not Always To Blame i MALAYAN FOOD CONTROL AND LOCAL STOCKS I i. not always the small retail shop to which you tor ymn provisions which is to blame for high M>mo of the worst profiteers have been importers t!U1,894 words
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Article253 1939-12-09 5 H fcto A then Is a conr ..< m Battery Road, I r. l]ri- honorary consul M Al like ;he other honre, deals with -Mcie bis other I 1935 us the first Finland m Malaya. to? a tntttt marine amd oven the tld'j, m the matter253 words
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109 1939-12-09 5 "Imperial Gout" British Statesmen AN article in Count (iano's newspaper, Telegrafo, wishes Mr. Chamberlain a speedy recovery from "Imperial gout," and describes him as a worthy follower in a* long line of great British statesmen who were influenced by gout at momentous periods of Empire history. The writer mentions Mr.109 words
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Article123 1939-12-09 5 DAY AFTER WAR BROKE OUT I A Chinese servant formerly employed by a German m Singapore was yesterday charged with the theft of property valued at over $1,000 from the German's house on Sc?pt. 4, the day after the outbreak of war. He is Puah Ji123 words
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Article86 1939-12-09 5 PLEADING guilty to breach of trust of $90, Sinnapu Ponniah. a clerk o! Singapore Rubber Plantations, Yu Chu Kang Road, was bound over lor six months on a $200 surety In the ihird i ourt yesterday. The prosecuiion alleged hat Ponniah. who collected rents86 words
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Article71 1939-12-09 5 Starred together again, but as a couple wanted for murder. John Gariiela and Priscilla Lane surpass their previous performances In their latest picture "Dust be my Destiny" at the Alhambra. An intensely human drama, the film is good entertainment. Supporting the stars arc Alan Hale. Frank71 words
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Article80 1939-12-09 5 •Calling Dr. Kildaro," second m the series decided upon because of the success of "Young Dr. Kildare", first of the medical-detective stories, is at the Pavilion Theatre. This new picture carries on the adventures of the young doctor, played by Lew Ayres. and the veteran, played by80 words
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Article46 1939-12-09 5 The Conte Rosso H due m Singapore at 9 a.m. on Monday from Shanghai, Hong Kong and Manila. She will berth at rhe S.H.B wharf and 5 ca.ll again en Tuesday at noon for Colombo, Bombay, Massowah, Port Said. Brindisi, Venice and Trieste.46 words
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297 1939-12-09 5 QUESIIONS tii the future of Malaya's internal air service were asked at the annual meeting yesterday of Wearne Bros., Ltd. The chairman, Mr. C. F. F. Wearne, reported that the company b still making a loss on the service Replying to Mr. J.297 words
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Article390 1939-12-09 5 WIFE PLEADS TO THREE JUDGES Dramatic Scene m Murder Appeal I A dramatic interruption by an at- j tractive young Chinese woman marked the proceedings m the Court of Criminal Appeal yesterday during an appeal by T'ng Ban Yick who was convicted recently of murdering the servant boy employed by390 words
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Article72 1939-12-09 5 TRADE union legislation, similar 10 the drjlt bills published some time ;\go, is to be introduced into the Legis- lative Council The text of the bills were published In the Government Gazette last night. One bill provides machinery lor arbitration m industrial disputes and72 words
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Article65 1939-12-09 5 Bangkok. Deo. 8. /*\NE oi the nine Chinese vernacular newspapers m Thailand, which was i recently banned by the Thai author- j ities. is resuming its publication m the new year under the name of the "Sino- j Siam Daily News." There were originally ten Chinese65 words
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Article68 1939-12-09 5 A VERDICT of found drowned with no definite evidence as to how he came by his death, was returned by the Singapore Coroner, Mr. W. G. i Porter, yesterday, at an inquest on Able-seaman John McCampbell Gir- van. It was revealed that Girvan was found68 words
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53 1939-12-09 5 From Our Own Correspondent) Ipoh, Dec. 8. THE 600 foundry workers who downed tools last Friday are returning to work on Monday, as a result of the efforts of the Chinese Protectorate. i Some of the men's demands have been granted and wage increases53 words
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Article44 1939-12-09 5 PRODUCED by Noel Corrie, the Island Committee's nrst play, "The Island," wUI be presented at the Victoria Theatre to-night. The band of the Loyal Regiment will play at the opening performance. The play is m aid of the Malaya Patriotic Fund.44 words
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Article45 1939-12-09 5 I A N order published m the Govern A m ent Gazette last night empowers I the Controller of Imports to require i from importers a consular certificate stating that goods for which an import licence is sought are not of enemy origin.45 words
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Advertisement14 1939-12-09 5 FOR CONVENIENCE! DINE at the CAPITOL RESTAURANT (Phone 4906' Before or After the Show14 words
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Advertisement396 1939-12-09 5 X'MAS GIFTS THAT ARE SURE TO PLEASE *L L I I L V E f. 1. SILVER MOUKTEL CUt GLAS3 SCENT SPRAY. Diameters troni: Bclluu At tun 2 U| ;> 'Various MrigHl Prices from $11. 50 to $16. 50. Pncer, from $11.00 to 52J-50. ROBINSON CO., LTD. GENUINE PEWTER MADE396 words
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Advertisement704 1939-12-09 6 CLASSFIED ADVERTISEMENTS TENDERS SINGAPORE MUNICIPALITY Tenders. Tenders are now Invited for the following materials or services. For particulars see Municipal Tenders Room Supply ot Pumping and Auxiliary Plant for Pontian Ketchil Pumping Station. (Deposit $100). Date of Closing. 4 pjn.. Mar. 4. 1940 Supply ot 15" and 18" dia. Steel704 words
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Advertisement573 1939-12-09 6 ARM NUMB WITH RHEUMATISM Woman's Thanks To Kruschen "I have been suffering from rheumatism for years. At one time I could scarcely walk with pains m my feet. The thumb of my left hand was so stiff I could only bend it with the aid of the right hand. I573 words
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Advertisement1103 1939-12-09 6 SINGAPORE STOCK AND SHARE PRICES Fraser And Co's List i Hong Kong Tin (ss> 24s 25s Idris Hyd (ss) 7s 8s Ipoh Tin (16s> 24s 25s Jelapang 33s 34s c.d. Jelebu ($1) i.05 1.10 Johan Tin (23 ctr.) .30 .32 x.d. K. Kamunting (ss) 8s 3d 9s K. Lanjut 22s1,103 words
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Advertisement556 1939-12-09 6 TO EUROPE AND AMI Xl( A ?IA SINGAPORE AND PENANG. COLOMBO. BOMBAY BLLV M ALEXANDRIA. NAPLES. GENOA, MARSEILLES AM) M; N Antn* Leavw U**m A a-nnrm "H** D Pen*nj n^_ I PRESIDENT VAN BUREN Dec. IS Dec 19 Dec 2' PRESEDKNT HARRISON Dec 30 Jan. 2 Jan 4 I PRESIDENT556 words
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Advertisement356 1939-12-09 7 p.&O. and BRITISH INDIA LINES INCORPORATED IN ENGLAND) P. 6c O. S. K. CO f S SAILINGS. The best possible services are being maintained he United Kingdom, also to Hong Kong and anghai Passengers-- are requested to register their but under present circumstances Hnga are perforce restricted. \il vev*ls may356 words
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Advertisement460 1939-12-09 7 BOUSTEAD CO., LTD. (Incorporated m FMJB.) TELEPHONE: Freight 5433. PaMage 543J gSpMN PACIFIC Regular service from the Orient to Vancouver by GIANT EMPRESSES -Across Canada through the Canadian Rockies— Lake Louise— Banff. Trans-Atlantic by "EMPRESS' 5 DUCHESS" or "MONT* steamers to the United Kingdom.— All under one management For detailed460 words
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Advertisement326 1939-12-09 7 MANSFIELD CO., LTD. I OCBAM SUtLOIMG, COLLY ER QUAY, SIM C A PORE TEL. 5151 CHARTERED BANS BUILDING. PENANG TEL 1*66 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 AUS T R326 words
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Article1396 1939-12-09 8 Pretty Quiet Pat Burke Taken To Score Doubles HILARITY AND NEW WORLD GOOD BETS TO-DAY DRETTY QUIET and Pat Burke have been taken to score doubles to-day at Ipoh m the final day of the Perak Turf Club's December extra professional meeting. Both won their1,396 words
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Article111 1939-12-09 8 PLLOWING are Free Press selections for this afternoon's races at Ipoh m the final day of the Perak Turf Club's December extra professional meeting: Rac~ 1. Hilarity, Blue Bird. Race 2. Bali Girl. Jackie Mac. Race 3. New World, Wait-A-Bit. Race 4. Faith, Myanee. Race 5. Pretty111 words
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Article551 1939-12-09 8 BIG SPORTING EVENTS OF WEEK-END Singapore Sides In State Hockey And Rugby Matches WITH a Malaya Cud match and two state taockev matches. Singapore sides figure m the major events of this week-end's sporting fixtures. Singapore meet Johore io-day on the padang m the only Malaya Cup ru^-by match of551 words
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Article85 1939-12-09 8 'From Our Own Correspondent) Seremban, Dec. 6. THE Negri Sembilan rugger team to meet Selangor on Saturday at Seremban m an Inter-state return fixture is expected to be a very depleted one, as five of those originally expected to play are Indisposed. As the Kegr! is a much85 words
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Article48 1939-12-09 8 MEMBERS of the Singapore Rifle Association are notified that from Thursday. De^. 14, the 30x range will be available from 4.30 p.m. for revolver practice. From Jan. 8, 1940. and until further notice, a spoon shoot will be held on Bukit Timah Range at 8 a.m.48 words
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Article340 1939-12-09 8 Lady Small Gives Away Prizes pOMPLETING the autumn lawi tennis tournament the V.M.C.4 held an "At Home" at the V.M.C..A tennis courts, Bras Basah Road, yes terday. Lady Small, wife of the Colonial Se cretary, Sir Alexander Small, distri buted the prizes won during th< tournament, after340 words
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Article, Illustration29 1939-12-09 8 picture. Mohamed Fahmy, who meets Frisco on Dec. 22, is here seen in his training at the Happy World for his fight. The Egyptian is in per-trim.-H Free PressFree Press - 29 words
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Article164 1939-12-09 8 PLAYING at the Happy World Covered Stadium on Wednesday the Olympic Lads B.P. beat the Roxy Theatre B.P by six games to nil. Results (Olympic Lads mentioned first Singles:— Wee Kirn W r ee beat B. S Koh 15—3. 4—15, 15—10; R. Ragunathan beat164 words
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234 1939-12-09 8 TTiE 10th annual general meeting cf Wearnes Brothers Ltd. Sports Club was held on Tuesday, Dec. 5, at the clubhouse, 45, Orchard Road. The president, Mr. W. J. Wearne, presided, and 62 members were present at the meeting. The minutes of the ninth234 words
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