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Title Section17 1939-12-20 1 The Singapore Free Press AND DAILY NEWS NO. 15,%4. ESTI). 1835 WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 20, 1939. S OEMS17 words
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645 1939-12-20 1 R.A.F. Bombers Meet Strong Resistance BIGGEST AIR BATTLE OF WAR NEAR HELIGOLAND «MED circles m Ix>ndon regard the strenuous reme made by the German fighters to the Royal Air reconnaissance patrols over the Heligoland Bight ftdaj as indicating an increased desire by the German mmandReuter; British Wireless - 645 words
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180 1939-12-20 1 Bengal's Full Support For Britain NEW DOMINION STATUS PLEA THE Bengal Legislative Assembly 1 yesterday agreed by 82 votes to 42 to give the British Government full support m the prosecution of the war. 'ihe resolution declared that the Assembly associated itself with the world-wide abhorrence of the ruthless NaziReuter - 180 words
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Article90 1939-12-20 1 London, Dec. 19. THE NOVEMBER returns of overseas 1 trade issued by the Board of Trade show a remarkable recovery from the lirst shock of war conditions. Imports totalled £84.000,000, being an increase of over £22,000,000 on the previous month and an increase of £6,000,000 on NovemberReuter - 90 words
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Article54 1939-12-20 1 London, Dec. 19. CHARP artillery flre m the Perl district is reported from Luxemburg, and m a German communique which speaks of harassing artillery fire from the French lines, and says that German reconnaissance troops who attempted to approach the French lines were met withReuter - 54 words
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Article73 1939-12-20 1 London, Dec. 19. ACCORDING to the French wire- less, the chief political commissar and the chief of the Ogpu have left Moscow for the Finnish front to investigate recent cases of disaffection among the Russian troops. The Kremlin is stated to be most dissatisfied withReuter - 73 words
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173 1939-12-20 1 Nazis Attack Defenceless Fishing Boats /GERMAN aeroplanes yesterday again attacked defenceless British fishing vessels m the North Sea, sinking one and killing three of the crew of another. Two trawlers were bombed and machine-gunned by the planes. One was the Etruria, which was towed into a Scottish port yesterday m173 words
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Article110 1939-12-20 1 London, Dee. 19. HTHE efforts which Poland is making 1 to increase her contribution to the Allied cause were to-day described by a member of the Polish military mission m Britain. He said that an agreement had been concluded with the British Government forReuter - 110 words
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501 1939-12-20 1 THE first full account has now been issued of the action m which the British cruiser Exeter (8,300 tons) fought with the German "pocket-battleship" Admiral Graf Spec, subsequently scuttled m Montevideo. It is a thrilling story and discloses that the Exeter foughtReuter - 501 words
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536 1939-12-20 1 Smallpox Among Russians: Picked Men Sent To Front AS a fresh big offensive began against the Mannerheim Line yesterday, Soviet aircraft flew over Helsinki, the Finnish capital m the morning for the first time for more than a fortnight and dropped bombs onReuter - 536 words
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47 1939-12-20 1 New York, D*r. 13. IT is understood that 44 out of an ord**r of 54 planes originally plated with the Brewster Aeronautical Corporation for the I.S Navy will be sent to Finland. The Navy's ord^r will be omplrted later. ReuterReuter - 47 words
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75 1939-12-20 1 Park. IMi\ 1:*. A MEETING of the Supreme War Council v;as held hen- Lo-day at which the British Premier, Mr. Neville Chamberlain, the French Premier. M Daladier, and Genera! Gamelin. the French Commandev-in-Chler, were present. On Sunday night, Mr. Chamoerlain was the guest ofReuter - 75 words
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Article69 1939-12-20 1 Paris, Dec. IS. A GROUP of nicked French volunteers penetrated some miles behind the German lines yesterday and raptured four German prisoners, including two officers. The raid was carried out m a wooded district m the Vosge.s. The French encountered a German detachment and short livelyReuter - 69 words
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Article52 1939-12-20 1 ANOTHER RAID by the Royal A;r Force on the north-west of Germany CO Sunday is reported m a s;»*mi official statement >is<ued m Berlin yesterday. This says that British tlrcraft a^ain tried to reach the Fri Islands between 540 and 9 30 p m.Reuter - 52 words
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Advertisement228 1939-12-20 1 THREE GREAT <}l AI.ITIES CONSTITt'TK OUR TAILORING SMARTNESS COMFORT ECONOMY VISIT EARLY: CHOTIRMALL'S 13. HIGH STREET o*^h^^*^b r^^S^S?*9&^. t^^^ jp 4ITL jwßy j w t V fr t> ni>4i^»)yi|^Sf~ 1— m^ L jiff W < ?jtf* 'LI A *\\ril i U 1^ I Ul wk J^ .^fe. tf^^H fl^fesJlH WMBBP228 words
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Advertisement75 1939-12-20 1 Christmas is Just Around the Corner SELECT PRESENTS NOW! CHOTIRMALL'S 4143, HIGH STREET SEAVIEW HOTEL TO'MORKOtV FRIDAY SPECIAL DINNER DANCE MUSIC BY THE ADELPHI SEA VIEW HOTELS ORCHESTR DIRECTED BY A. BERSHADSKY DINNER S3.— NON-DINERS ADMITTED FREE OF CHARGE TO-NIGHT DANCE INFORMAL THE ROTARY CLUB §i§) OF SIN6APORE MEETS TO-DAY75 words
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Article336 1939-12-20 2 CLOSING .JLOTATIONS London, Dec. 19. The following are to-days closing middle quotations. Shares arc of £1 denomination unless otherwise stated. Con. Loan sb 1944-64 108' i Funding Loan 4% 1960-90 105 War Loan 1%% 92 ?i ,116 Com. Union Assce. (Units) 6% Prudential Assce. 'A' 22\xd rtoyal336 words
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Article165 1939-12-20 2 COMMODITIES EXCHANGES (From Oui Own Convspon-Isnt) London, Dec. 19. pOMMODITY and Exchange markets closed as follows with previous quotations m parenthesis: RIBBER: Dull Spot: 11-gd 12d (11 15 16d 12d) Jan.-Mar.: lHsd 12d (11 15 16d 12d) Apr.-June: 11%d11%4 (11 13 16d 11 1516 d) July-Sept.: ll^d ll?id (11 11165 words
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Article115 1939-12-20 2 Yesterday's Alterations Ampftt Tin 5s 4d 5s lOd Berjuntai (sf) 10s 6d lls 6d Hong Fatt Tin ($ll 1.20 1.25 Kraraut Tin <ss) 12s 3d 13s Kuchai Tin i^O crs» 1.74 1.79 Kundang Tin 13s 3d 13s 9d I Arm Tin »ss) Cs 4d^d 6s lO^zd Penv115 words
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Advertisement327 1939-12-20 2 POSITIVELY LAST DAY II IJAi^DDiI us, us 9i5 ALn Am Dim Phtir C.realest Hit Since "FOUR DAUGHTERS" ASK THOSE WHO HAVE SEEN FT. NOBODIES ON THE ROAD TO NOWHERE!^^ ALANH&IF-Fr O fikMcHvqh-BillvNßlop-uii«iedbvlew.sS«>»r.Krtsenfe<i by WARNER MOl 6c»eer» rioy by Robert Ro»»en rrom o Novel by Jerome Odium A First "Notional Picture327 words
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Advertisement145 1939-12-20 2 MIDNIGHT PREMIERE SATURDAY. 2 3rd DEC. 12 O'CLOCK ALHAMBRA J^'v TR| S ABOVE <11 IS BETIE'S BEST! v HH^QBDBIBY J."j I BtlllßlHßißßßißlßll bW t x i LLlll>fvl BW y -!^P> N :*V Now M.G.-M. startle the world with their Sensational Story of GERMANY'S Desperate U-BOAT Ruthlessness— "THUNDER AFLOAT" Withe WALLACE145 words
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Advertisement279 1939-12-20 2 GINGER ROGERS at her Best m Comedy Show you'll rave about. r ADiTnir 3 SHOWS t o-day WtrlUJI- 3.15 6.15- le is Ih- sweet on her H^l GINGER ROGERS fl'*fH AVENUE GIRL' IBJH With WALTER CONNOLLY fc lAMBS 1! I .m\ See Ginger take the Smart set for a Rife279 words
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430 1939-12-20 3 Hitlerism Shown Up As "Bullying, Lying Piece Of Quackery" At Ivondon, Dec. 19. j\\f. British victory m the Rattle of the River Plate is no* fully revealed, says The Times, which adds that its villentfeable completeness has now been recognised and u»red by theReuter - 430 words
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Article57 1939-12-20 3 Montevideo, Dec. 18. In KKPORTED from a good ,m» th.it an incident occurred ||M Cmt%{ Spec when the captnnoauced the decision to utlJr. rs are reported to have rein the presence of the men t Niich action would be shameful they preferred to sail out and htReuter - 57 words
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61 1939-12-20 3 King Talks To Mine -Sweeping Men Of Navy London, Dec. 13. r paid a surprise visit to al command at Plyrelay and spent many ing naval establish:ks and hospital. irith scores of ofl&cers, v d men, ineludtaf Uiose Anti-sobmrnrine •l>:d to ihe fleet. X -^d a parade o:' i iReuter - 61 words
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Article34 1939-12-20 3 da Government to release the I :<ho were seized and In the re -cut fr n- fti Venloo. and to return the Dutch Anr.y officer ed at I r.ie.— ReuterReuter - 34 words
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34 1939-12-20 3 .000 v/or.h o! i N equipment has been BSC vf the British Ex- by the Ministry of fcer. c order .ire 240 a M M ■dl M per- ReuterReuter - 34 words
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Article34 1939-12-20 3 Reports from the Far East of a 180,000.000 franca loan to China for i*e construction of a railway linking the provinces of Yunnan and Szechuan re unconfirmed In official circles In Par:* saya ReuterReuter - 34 words
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99 1939-12-20 3 London, De<\ 19. THE Prime Minister, Mr. Neville Chamberlain, was conducted round a section of the Maginot Line by the French Commander-in-Chief, General Gamelin, to-day. At a number of points on the route Mr. Chamberlain took the salute at a march past. When theBritish Wireless; Reuter - 99 words
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106 1939-12-20 3 Violation Of Neutrality Zone Alleged 21 AMERICAN STATES PROTEST Buenos Aires, Dec. 19. THE Argentine Foreign Minister, Senor Maria Cantilo, declared that he would publish to-day the joint note to be addressed by 21 American countries to the belligerents protesting against the violation of the 300-mile neutrality zone established byReuter - 106 words
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Article204 1939-12-20 3 Stockholm, Dec. 19. THE FATE of the Graf Spec is a severe blew for Germany says a Berlin correspondent of a Swedish paper, who declares that official quarters m the capital are very bitter regarding the refusal of the Uruguayan Government to allow the vesselReuter - 204 words
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Article, Illustration20 1939-12-20 3 A 17ORKING TARTY from a Scottish regiment setting out on trench building on the Western Front.20 words
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377 1939-12-20 3 London, Dec. ID. ON BEHALF cf this country I extend the warmest welcome to the first contingent of the Canadian forces to reach these shores. The British Army will be proud to have as comrades m arms successors of those who came from CanadaReuter - 377 words
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279 1939-12-20 3 Firm Uruguayan Reply To Protest By Germany pERMANY'S protest to the Uruguayan Government on her "violation" of international law allowing the Admiral Graf Spec only 72 hours m port for repairs, has been answered by the Uruguayan Foreign Minister. He says he isReuter - 279 words
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Article43 1939-12-20 3 New York, Dec. 19. ACCORDING to the Miami Herald, a British destroyer is waiting off Florida to intercept the crack German liner Columbus (32,000 tons), which sailed on Thursday from Vera Cruz (Mexico), for an unknown destination.- ReuterReuter - 43 words
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Article172 1939-12-20 3 Nazi Claims Are "Moonshine" New York, Dec. 19. THE New York Herald Tribune declares that Uruguay's action m fulfilment of her neutral duties would seem to have been entirely correct. As to the status of the celebrated neutral zone, perhaps the less said the better. TheReuter - 172 words
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Article40 1939-12-20 3 THE widow of Rudyard Kipling, "Laureate of Empire died m England yesterday. She had not been In good health since her husband died In 1936. She wouid have been 71 a' the end of this month40 words
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Article33 1939-12-20 3 London, Dec. iM. A German warplane is reported to have been seen north of the Shetland Islands this afternoon. British flght were sent out to engage it. ReuterReuter - 33 words
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102 1939-12-20 3 Red Submarine Attacks Nazi Vessel London. Dec. i». ANOTHER Russian submarine is reported to have shelled a German steamer which was carrying coal to a Swedish port. According to a message from Stockholm, the submarine appeared suddenly and fired 35 shells all of which failed to hit the ship. AttacksReuter - 102 words
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125 1939-12-20 3 London, Dec. If*. Openi:;g the new nwtni ct th? Northern Ireland Pil'limn ltt& Cavern.-, the Duke ol Abercorn. read the King's speech which said. '"From the day war was declared, Norther: 1 Ireland has piwn proof her willingnesi t') play her lull ;:art la thisReuter - 125 words
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Article124 1939-12-20 3 AHOTKEa r 411 fciri j GAiz> r R comedy it t>« icre tied at th (> Capitol Theatre. Xhif time it If R.K O ".< h Menu Girl i picture btr naughtiest end wit t i >t empl yed i millionaire to make h.s wi124 words
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Advertisement31 1939-12-20 3 3ffß^MßwßHlL, jfc^fayS|^ J^t^'^ the 6«st TURKEYS are sold quickly ORDER WURS NOW fao E 53 7 C F I W E LI »E S JM o/ Singapore Cold Storage Co.. Ltd.31 words
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Advertisement130 1939-12-20 3 SAY IT WITH PERFUME THIS CHRISTMAS MEDICAL HALL LTD. 3, Battery Road. 3 4 0 0 (M/UOYfI^INEMjn^UX^I 315 *r\ Xsv ITED ARTISTS ANN tfl&k^mß^ BARRELS SHERIDAfJ Swi^^V^ OF AND \\\\/W^lA t FUM dumi. d ,v W7YiqS@^HW -1 LOADS richard lX \/jjmf^M^mr of CARLSON tl VC^fci<J?r' LOVE %WSmmf^ LOTS 'WINTER LA^130 words
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Article, Illustration646 1939-12-20 4 The Singapore Free Press WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 20, 1939. CROM the beginning of the war we were warned to expect a steady flow of Josses at sea and occasional disasters. We have never doubted, however, that great and outstanding successes would also be ours. It is scarcely a week ago since646 words
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915 1939-12-20 4 Joan Littlefield - Even In Toys One Can t Forget The War Joan Littlefield By London, Dec. 10. THOUGH lacking m its usual bright window displays and minus the many children who were wont to clutter its pavements on dark but cheerful pre-Christmas afternoons, London is still displaying the Christmas spirit. In the915 words
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Article560 1939-12-20 4 Rose Patterson - Rose Patterson By Paris, Dec. 10. THE famous dress houses that have reopened and given work again to thousands of girls who feaftd they had lost their jobs for the duration of the war are determined if necessary to carry on by correspondence. They will send designers and560 words
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Advertisement314 1939-12-20 4 Ml make a proper KyZny If :^-> hunk* LIME |%#%#»pV^ JUICE' M^Ae||QSgS CATHAY CAFE ROOF GARDEN WHERE EVERYBODY GOES TEA DANCE DAILY 4 p.m. BUSINESS MEN'S LUNCHEON DAILY DINE WITH COMFORT AIR CONDITIONED DINE AND DANCE AT SINGAPORE'S SMARTEST NIGHT SPOT MAKE YOUR XMAS and NEW YEAR RESERVATIONS NOW DECEMBER314 words
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Advertisement14 1939-12-20 4 •NEW STOCK of LINGERIE Just Received UNUSUAL INEXPENSIVE 18. BATTERY ROAD. R.OOR PHOWE 7143.14 words
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630 1939-12-20 5 Resumed Hearing Of Boxer's Claim Against Promoter n EKENCEto. "secret contract entered into between smg promoter and a boxer -behind the backs" the Bonne Bo«ri of Control was made m the trapwre civil ...strict court yesterday during the ned hearing ol a dvfl630 words
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Article210 1939-12-20 5 Leieh-Angus MA L isfe, ol Liu* Royal Enn Changi, .aid youngest sou Mrs. G. A. Leigh of Paull. «ai mail led at the Presbyr«:i yesterday to Miss Edith \...::>. third daughter of Mr J. W. O. AngVl and Mrs. a <>: SnajaDore. Stephen Bajid took the rert f210 words
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Article149 1939-12-20 5 C. and Wireless Ltd. announce it all countries within the Brirt are now incorporated m re GLT scheme and that telegram! may be exchanged ..■>■ txo Empire points at the $2 12* words *20 cents ddltionm] ward). GLT scheme is m force throughl 'he .vhole year and149 words
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Article58 1939-12-20 5 COL. ZIRO ITADA, the new Japanese military attache m India, was recently m Singapore en route to Delhi by air. During his stay m Singapore, Col. Itada was the guest of the Governor, Sir Shenton Thomas, at lunch at Government House. Mr. K. Toyoda, the Japanese Consul-General58 words
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Article96 1939-12-20 5 Malaya 's Women Workers Thanked A letter of warm thanks to tnc women of Malaya who are knitting garments for the fighting forces has been received by Lady Thomas from Lady Falmouth, chairman of one of the branches of the Red Cross *nd St. John organisations. "We are mist grateful/96 words
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Article340 1939-12-20 5 Many Road-Users Given Advice ABOUT 100 Singapore road-asers were shown how not to go about m a public thoroughfare when the Traffic Branch's mobile squad, using 11 motorcycles and two high-power-ed cars, took the roads for Ihs first time yesterday. No official reports wore* made340 words
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Article120 1939-12-20 5 FOLLOWING an announcement tJ its employees by the Singapore Traction Company ihat an allowance would be paid to certain classes of workers, an approach has been made by the Singapore Traction Company Employees' Association asking the company on whp.t basis the allowances had been fixed.120 words
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43 1939-12-20 5 ABOUT 200 children were given a rare treat m the toy department of Whiteaway, Laidlaw and Co., yesterday morning when they were entertained to feats of Juggiing, magic and music Chocolates were provided by th? firm for the- children.43 words
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286 1939-12-20 5 MR. L. C. Goh, Singapore llfth police magistrate, yesterday made an order lor the committal of a young Chinese boy, lim Hong Keng, to stand trial at the next Assizes m January. The Chinese appeared before Mr. Goh at the resumed hearing286 words
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346 1939-12-20 5 Story Of Trap Set By G.P.O. Official CLERK CHARGED WITH SECRETING LETTERS HOW a traD was laid to account for the disappearance of postal articles wjl; described m the district court yesterday by Mr. J. 3. Stoddart, Assistant Controller of Posts, Singapore. Mr. Stoddart was giving evidence m a case346 words
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63 1939-12-20 5 A JAPANESE. Shigeru liguka, ras yesterday fined $50 m the fifth court, when he pleaded guilty to a charge of leaving the Colony without informing the Registrar of Aliens Accused saiil that he received permission from the Immigration Department, but did not report to63 words
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Advertisement30 1939-12-20 5 FOR CONVENIENCE! DINE at the CAPITOL RESTAURANT Phone 4906) Before or After the Show Red Wines White Wines Dessert Wines Liqueur Brandies Champagne, Vodka Caviare, Foie Gras H. BOLTER CO.30 words
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Advertisement325 1939-12-20 5 J^|^g| FEEDERS -y 'jg^j W./W INF AN TS u\ SNO \N SHOES wMa y» 4 m- jKv t J 50 cts. to $2.95 ccX v\ *Jk sr i vy W p V .jiff* Ptccci ROBINSON CO., LTO. w -stosi^s 15] Specialists m EUGENE Permanent Waving Hair-reconditioning MAISON PERM (.adies Hairdressers.325 words
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Article25 1939-12-20 6 DOMES TIC OCCURRENCES BIRTH MORRISCN— At the Maternity Hosp:t il. Singapore, on Dec. 19, 1939, to Isabel, wife of Dr. H. R. Morrison, a daughter.25 words
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Article233 1939-12-20 6 ISSUED BY FRASER CO. AT CLOSE OF BUSINESS YESTERDAY Dull conditions prevailed m both the tin and rubber share markets to-day and only a small volume of business was transacted. Tin shares were easier all round following declines m prices on the London Stock Exchange and the233 words
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Advertisement387 1939-12-20 6 CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS TENDERS SINGAPORE MUNICIPALITY Tenders. Tenders are now Invited for the following materials or services. For particulars see Municipal Tenders Room: Supply of Pumping and Auxiliary Plant for Pontlan Ketchil PumpIng Station. Deposit $100). Date of Closing. 4 p.m.. Mar. 4, 1940. Supply of 60 inch nominal size Steel387 words
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Advertisement515 1939-12-20 6 BACKACHE NOT DUE TO AGE Many people think that backache Is a trouble that comes naturally with advancing years, but this woman of 71 proves that it is not. 4* I suffered for a long tim e from backache," she writes, B but put it down to my age (71).515 words
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Advertisement417 1939-12-20 6 AN IDEAL CHRISTMAS PRESENT! The International Cookery Book of Malaya (Published by the Malayan Y.W.CJi.) Price $1.50 NOW ON SALE AT:Robinson Co., Whiteaway Laidlaw Co., John Little Co., Kelly Walsh, Singapore Cold Storage, M.P.H., G.E.C., M. S. Ally Co., Battery Rd., and at the Y.W.C.A., Raffles Quay. tO ALL FEVER417 words
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Advertisement21 1939-12-20 6 MALAYAN BAGGAGE SERVICE Bagerage and General Transporters. Packing and Furniture Removers, Insurance and Storage Effected. Phone: 7230 2-B Raffles Place. SINGAPORE.21 words
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Advertisement556 1939-12-20 6 TO EUROPE AND AMERICA FIA SINGAPORE AND PENANQ COLOMBO, BOMBAY Sl'Ef h* X ALEXANDRIA, NAPLES. GENOA. MARSEILLES AND MU j, n U.,~ *9»T9 Spore Penan* N». PRESIDENT HARRISON Dec 30 Jan 2 Jan I PRESIDENT HAVES Jan. 9 Jan 16 ,J PRESIDENT POLK Jan 27 Jan 30 Feh f PRESIDENT556 words
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Miscellaneous61 1939-12-20 6 Law Notice For The Day Before the Honourable Mr. Justice Pedlow m Court No. 3 at 10.30 a.m.: Magistrate's Appeal. Angus Wm. Scott vs Rex. At 11 a.m.: Summonses-in-Chambers, Originating Summonses. Motions, Suit 485 36 for further consideration and Motion In Bankruptcy ***** re Tan Cheng Tee. Before the Registrar61 words
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Advertisement334 1939-12-20 7 P.&O. and BRITISH INDIA LINES •INCORPORATED IN ENGLAND) P. 6c O. S. N. COS SAILINGS. The best possible services are being maintained to the United Kingdom, also to Hong Kong and anghai Passengers are requested to register their rironents, but under present circumstances saflinga are perforce restricted. *»1 vessels may334 words
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Advertisement596 1939-12-20 7 fjSjg^g^Jfu EMPRESS RlPo^ <^\SX To North America Wr^UßiMnffliA .'Ji-inighuy sailings tc Victom E^tiß WSmi^AatH :tnd Vancouver Direct or via SplKraj^jn^fljwj Honolulu shlp's-side ra!3 cocm^^La^i^rWy^ rhis time go via Canada Dock. mX?M Wmfir your Passage on Canadian Pacific's W%^ great, white Empress of Japan— WißßßSg^^^T^r' largest, fastest liner on the Pacific596 words
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Advertisement320 1939-12-20 7 MANSFIELD CO., LTD. OCEAM BUILDING. COLLYER QOAY, SINGAPORE TEL StSI CHARTERED BAKE BUILD IMG. PENANG TEL- lU<* 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 AT THE320 words
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145 1939-12-20 8 London, Dec. 1. MR. R H. MALLETT, one of the most prominent of cricket's legislators, has died at Ickenham, Middlesex, aged 81. It was once said of him that he had done more than anyone living to knit together overseas teams, first-class counties and minor counties.145 words
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Article336 1939-12-20 8 Even Play In Yesterday's Padang Rugby THE S.C.C. "A" yesterday defeated the R.A.F. "A" *by five points (a goal) to three (a penalty goal) m a game of rugby played on the padang. Play en the whole wjls fairly even, with the Airmen having a slight336 words
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Article277 1939-12-20 8 LECTURES ALL OVER COUNTRY < T*HE year under review shows great strides In the w^rk of the St. John Ambulance Association." s a:es the hird annual report of the A^soc'ation for the feat ended Sept. 30. Tjrimi m first aid t> the iniured md277 words
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127 1939-12-20 8 ITU OTHER DETAILS of the incident m which the German liner 3remen was sighted by a British submarine within torpedo range have been received m Singapore from the AdmiA fact not previously published 'oealiy is that the submarine, after sighting th» Bremen through its periscope,127 words
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Article134 1939-12-20 8 IN a friendly badminton match played on Sunday at the Happy World covered stadium the Elite Recreation Union beat the Starlight Badminton Party "B" team by five games to one. Results (Elite R 17. players mentioned first! MEN'S SINGLES IT. R. Ponnuswamy beat Andrew C134 words
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127 1939-12-20 8 THE Amateur Athletic Union gained another point m the local interclub badminton champicnohips when they beat the Junior Civil Service Association las- night by five games to nil. The games however were not as one-sided as the final score indicates two cf the thre?127 words
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Article69 1939-12-20 8 THE foDowinf have accepted to plaj 1 rugger for the Public Services and Etceteras vs. the R.N.-R.A.F. Officers to-day at the S.CC A. H. B. Alexander; C. Milton. W. J. N. Lee. J. W. Ewart, S. Johnson: A. J. A Goetzee W, Mcßeath: R. J. Maxey. K. J.69 words
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Article53 1939-12-20 8 THE following will play for Mansfield against the Mayfair Badminton Party m a return game of five singles and two doubles at the Happy World covered court to-morrow ct p.m Tan Eng Tee. Tay Bon? Soo, Tay < Ken? Ann. Lee Hock San. Hassan I Mattar, Arthur53 words
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225 1939-12-20 8 Fran Cur Own Correspondent* Seremban. DALACHANDRAN, Negri Sembilr.n f* State hockey player, was m excellent form when the Negri Sembilan Indian Association defeated the Negri Sembilan Malays by four goals to one. on the Negri Sembilan Club padang. He scored all four goals225 words
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373 1939-12-20 8 Rugby Review PASS HAD MAJOR SHARE IN VICTORY CINGAPOK&'S hopes of entering the ru&by final for the H.M.S. Malaya Cup were once again dashed to the ground with their defeat against the Army on Saturday. True. Singapore were defeated but they were m no373 words
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68 1939-12-20 8 1 Pfcni Our Chvn Correspondent! Seremban, Dec. 19. /^NE hundred and sixty Chinese coolies employed under contractors on Bahau Estate, Negri Sernbilan. have gone on strike m sympathy with the 2,000 coolies of Ladang Geddes Estate. Mr. D. R. L. P. Matheson. Offlcer-in-charge of68 words
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Article110 1939-12-20 8 London, Dec. 1. T3MMY JONES (Derby), Northern welter-weight champion, was disqualified 'for not trying" m the fifth of a 10-ronnds contest against Charlie Smith (Birkenhead) at Liverpool Stadium last night. Jones took counts of seven and eight m the fourth round and was down a110 words
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Article358 1939-12-20 8 Impressive Work By Van Breukelen's Horses (From Our Own Correspondent) Penang, Dec. 19. QFFICIAL training for the Penang: races began this morning, most horses being pace worked. Among horses running on the first day and which impressed at this morning's track work were Cooltipt Toyman, Smoke358 words
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Article80 1939-12-20 8 TiE following competitions have been arranged to be played at the Keppel Golf Club during Christmas and New Year. Sunday, Dec. 24; Men's Four Ball Foursome— lB Holes on handicap. Partners will be drawn by ballot. Entries to be made on the list posted up on80 words
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Article29 1939-12-20 8 THE Netherlands Tradin? Society! soccer team will meet the Indian Merchants Employees' Association at soccer on Saturday, at the M.F.A. ground, Balestier Read, at 5.15 p.m29 words
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775 1939-12-20 8 FRASER'S MARKET REVIEW THE fortnight since our last reoort has been quite eventful with several Air Force successes j id the brilliant Naval engagement which wrote off the Graf Spec and incidentally avenged the Rawalpindi, write Fraser 6: Co m their weekly sharemarket report.775 words
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Article98 1939-12-20 8 EUROPEAN FIRM 3 AFFECTED <Frcm Our O#n I IP"!). |W>, J^O SOONER h a on Ban Woli Foon« r 1 and 200 women dgai Ipoh been indui^; work by the granting than 120 skilled workmen m pean workshops downed Seventy men HBpfc Engineers Limited ar stantial98 words
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