The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 28 December 1939
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Title Section17 1939-12-28 1 The Singapore Free Press AND DAILY NEWS NO. 15,970. ESTD. 1835 riIURSDAY, DECEMBER 23. 1939. 5 CENTS17 words
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469 1939-12-28 1 Soviet Wedge Broken: 5,000 Prisoners RUSSIANS MOWN DOWN IN ATTACK OVER LAKE VKT another Russian retreat is reported from Finland. It i> on the central front, where the Russians have been trying to cut Finland into two by driving a wedge hrouijh to theReuter - 469 words
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250 1939-12-28 1 Red Troops Go Over To Finns With Tanks Kome, Dec. 27. ::i)INLr to the special corresidenl in Finland of the r Popolo di Roma. Finnish da among the Russians ulted in the Finns gaining h .var material. Lsh planes are continually fly- the Russian lines dropping Inciting Russian trc_ps toReuter - 250 words
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249 1939-12-28 1 WILD RUMOURS WORRY MOSCOW London, Dec. 27. ALARMING, and doubtless ex/1 aggerated, reports are now beginning to circulate in Moscow and to gain credence in the absence of any official denials or details of what U taking place in Finland says The Times MoscowReuter - 249 words
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97 1939-12-28 1 PEOPLE from Tallinn (Esthonia^ arriving in Copenhagen tell an amusing story of the bogus government which the Russians have set up at Terijoki in Finland. This government has now acquired S toy army and as the Russians are unable to provide it with proper uniformsReuter - 97 words
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Article32 1939-12-28 1 London, Dec. 27. "T-IE Asiatic Petroleum Co., London, has begun a suit claiming more than £30,000 for oil supplied before the war to the Hamburg-America line ReuterReuter - 32 words
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Article61 1939-12-28 1 London. Dec. 27. A MILITARY cordon was placed round Dublin to-day following the raid by I.R.A. men on the Eire Army armoury in Phoenix Park. All roads leading from the city were patrolled. Four men were arrested immediately after the raid and a quarter of aReuter - 61 words
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Article33 1939-12-28 1 Montevideo, Dec 27. TIVE British mercantile marine cap- tains and 55 seamen who were freed from the Nazi "pocket-battle-ship" Admiral Graf Si^ee left in a British steamer, ReuterReuter - 33 words
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412 1939-12-28 1 POPE'S ADDRESS WARML Y APPROVED IN BRITAIN London, Dec. 27. THE Pope's allocution to the Col- lege of Cardinals on Christmas ;Eve has received considerable pro- minence and appreciative comment in the British Press. The Daily Telegraph says: "Many years have passed since there came from the Vatican so sternBritish Wireless - 412 words
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Article, Illustration54 1939-12-28 1 Singaporeans have seen the famoui Blenheim bombers in flight over the island. Here is a picture taken in the factory where they are being mass-produced. It is the largest aircraft factory in Europe and probably in the world. Two years ago the site of the vast54 words
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178 1939-12-28 1 Pans, Dec. 27. THE failure of what may have been a little military 1 show for Hitler's personal benefit was the only incident marring complete calm on the front yesterday. The official German news agency reported that the Fuehrer was present in theReuter - 178 words
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115 1939-12-28 1 Nazis Hawking Their Patents To Neutrals Geneva, Dec. 27. CEVERAL leading Swiss news- papers publish to-day an advertisement by a Berlin company offering to sell various German patents to powerful enterprises. Industrial and financial quarters in Switzerland are wondering whether there may not be concealed behind this oiier a GermanReuter - 115 words
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132 1939-12-28 1 RECORDING UNITS SMASHED CEVERE earthquake shocks •^have been experienced in several parts of Anatolia and it is known there has been los. of life in certain towns, myw Reuters Ankara (Turkey) correspondent. The precise details of casual u and damage are not yet available,Reuter - 132 words
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Article140 1939-12-28 1 London, uec. Z». AN unidentified plane flew over a number of towns in Essex to-cia. Two other planes flew over the Suffolk coast. There was no air raid warning and no gunfire was heard. The first plane was seen coming in from the North SeaReuter - 140 words
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35 1939-12-28 1 London. I>ec. .'7 PASSENGER rates between Europ* and the Netherlands Indies are to be reduced ty 10 per cent, by th«* Nethcrland and Rotterdam Ll l steamship rom')anies ReuterReuter - 35 words
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Article32 1939-12-28 1 l.onaon, uec. .7. DURING the week ended Dec 23. the British contraband control intercepted 6.824 tons of contraband go da suspected to be destined for Germany ReuterReuter - 32 words
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Advertisement55 1939-12-28 1 INSIST ON BIGIA TEA TO-NIGHT Orchestral Concert 8.15 to 9.15 p.m. DINNER DANCE (fornal) 9.45 to midnight NO ADMISSION CHARGE wmwj«Mr»jm .-limited accommodation GALA "DINNER CARNIVAL BALL (Not Fancy Dress) (urnival Novelties. Crackers, Balloons, etc. BFUTIFI L GIFT FOR EACH LADY DINER MIDNIGHT SURPRISE EXTENSION TO 2 A.M. Liner, (onlv)55 words
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Advertisement101 1939-12-28 1 BIGIA TEA IS BEST SEAVIEW HOTEL TO-DAY: 4— 6 p.m. CHILDREN'S X'MAS TREE PARTY SATURDAY, DECEMBER 30 p.m. -tt midnight SPECIAL DINNER AND DANCE DINNER S3.- NO ADMISSION CHARGE SUNDAY, DECEMBER 31 Is a.m. I P ._a. POPI LAR CONCERT ADELPHI SEA VIEW HOTELS OR( lIESTRA SPECIAL TIFFIN— SPECIAL COBBY101 words
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844 1939-12-28 2 Perilous Rescue In Heavy Seas After Three Days A THRILLING account of the grounding of the 5,581-ton rt Yugoslav cargo ship Vidoydan, north of the Great Natuna Island, in the China Sea, was given to the Free Press by the chief844 words
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104 1939-12-28 2 Forthcoming: Tour Oi India And Ceylon (From Our Own Correspondent) London, Dec. 13. OWING TO the upsetting of his schedule through unexpected postponements of the sailing of a liner, Sir Malcolm Watson will be unable to include Malaya In the itinerary of his forthcoming104 words
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128 1939-12-28 2 -TTHE R.A.A.F. is expected to take control immediately of all civil training organisations in Australia. Twenty thousand men— 3soo pilots and 16,500 ground staff— are to be trained, for service abroad if needed. Officials expect that recruits will be brought from India and New Zealand128 words
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Article60 1939-12-28 2 A 281/ 2 -LB. COIN A_BV_-lb. Swedish coin worth about 17s. 4d. was exhibited by the Buffalo Museum of Science in connection with National Numismatic Week says the British United Press. The coin, which is copper, was minted in ie6o. It is of such a shape that portion could be60 words
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Advertisement183 1939-12-28 2 Th» screen's Prfee Winning Star in Tht- year's finest Picture! OPENING TO-DAY 3.15, 6.15 9.15 ALHAMBRA phone 6909 Warner Bros, present BETTE •-UJkt DAVIS i |K ,^Hh| unforgettable star of "DARK __k ""at Jfl| VICTORY' and '•JUAREZ'' MIRIAM HOPKINS J*J Tn a picture that surpasses #m jßrl all past triumphs183 words
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Advertisement341 1939-12-28 2 The Story That War i^gj^^ T i? ,d TTTdAY at the CAPITOL] -^O-** ____BHe*^^^^l____C__ ll O I!" __'*1~ !_<"* _C. i-~-. v fl _P*?__:*>S*~ —^■fev-*"! Ml I ~v__rk I M 1 ■> Js.<'>\ r^ _IBS_S&a______k J I mmmmmT mmt Wmmmr mam WmMJ9 ■BT uMe^mXmßXmß W~ C I'jiJ _lte_9 9__ Set—341 words
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445 1939-12-28 3 BRITISH FRENCH PRESS 1 WELCOMES AUSTRALIANS Evidence Of Determination Of Whole Empire To Win THE arrival of units of th__ i> i Austrian Prefer' nP'r T IT*?* the British Commonweal* of fe ft $s**-* eopk and the winning of this 5? Z Stll ne a ]j >>ar is the concernReuter - 445 words
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137 1939-12-28 3 London, Dec. 27. QERMAN wireless announcers 4 J ve now explained why the British aircraft-carrier Ark Royal has turned up at Rio ds Janeiro, although ihey have proclaimed her sunk. In a broadcast last night it was claimed the Germans never said they sankReuter - 137 words
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27 1939-12-28 3 New York. Dec. 27. AT least 678 persons met violent deaths in the United States during were traffic victims. ReuterReuter - 27 words
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40 1939-12-28 3 Rome, Dec. 27. IT is officially announced at the Vatican that the Pope has sent money to helD Finnish Catholics who are distressed as a result of the Soviet attack en their country. ReuterReuter - 40 words
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170 1939-12-28 3 T London. Dec. 27. HE quotation with which the King concluded his Christmas broadcast has at last been tracked to its source, but for many hours literary experts searched in vain and the King himself was unaware of its origin. The authoress isReuter - 170 words
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Article119 1939-12-28 3 London. Dec. 27. THE German Government, having 1 apparently satisfied itself that the British Government, in accordance with international law and practice, is not detaining career diplomatic or consular officers of enemy nationality passing through British controls, has ciecicied to release Mr. Gordon Vereker, whoBritish Wireless - 119 words
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64 1939-12-28 3 London, Dec. 27. JUf MOSCICKI, the former president of Poland, has arrived in Switzerland from Rumania. He is accompanied by his wife and children and the Rumanian Government, which gave him permission to leave, placed a special train at his disposal. M. Moscicki has been inReuter - 64 words
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50 1939-12-28 3 Tokio, Dec. 27. THE British Ambassador to China, Sir Archibald Clark-Kerr, Is due at Chungking on Saturday, according to Japanese sources, which assert that the ambassador is seeing Gen. Chiang Kai-shek respecting general economic matters, particularly foreign exchange and the Tientsin silver question.— ReuterReuter - 50 words
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56 1939-12-28 3 Vatican City, Dec. 27. 11/HEN the Pope drives to the ww Quirinal to-morrow to return the recent visit of the King and Queen of Italy to the Vatican, his suite will include Cardinals Maglione and Granito di Belmonte, a number of Roman princes andReuter - 56 words
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Article320 1939-12-28 3 London, Dec. 27. THE fo.-owuig are to-day's closing middle quotation. Shares are of £1 denomination unless otherwise stated. The above are dealers' middle prices; brokers' margins, brokerage and stamp duty are not included— Exchange Telegraph. Con Loan 5% 1944-64. 108 n Funding Loan 4% 1960-90 106 \'>320 words
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Article162 1939-12-28 3 COMMODITIES EXCHANGES (Prom Oui Own Correspondent! London, Dec. 27. £OMMODITY and Exchange markets ciosed as foUows with previous quotations in parenthesis:— RUBBER: Firmer. Spot: ll%d 1113!l6d (ll%d ll%d) Feb.-Mar 11 11 16d 1113 16 (ll- R d 11 Hl6d) Apr-June __%d ji^d (11 916d ll%d) July-Sept. Ji*_.d ll%d (117 16162 words
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Article, Illustration27 1939-12-28 3 Drivers of the first de.achment of Red Crcsi ambulances to leave f n France studying a map before their departure from London.27 words
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503 1939-12-28 3 French Diplomat On Ordeal Of Czechoslovak Ministers Paris, Dec. 27. A DESCRIPTION of the extraordinarily brutal seen? which took place between Hitler and Czech representatives in March this year, as communicated by M. Coulondre, French Ambassador in Berlin, to the French Government inHavas - 503 words
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45 1939-12-28 3 Batavia. Dec. 27. AQANTA'S flying-boat after long and fruitless efforts, was compelled to land on the river at Tjltarum, owing to fog over Tanjong Priok. The flying-boat later took off for Tanjong Priok. where it arrived safely. ReuterReuter - 45 words
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305 1939-12-28 3 Christmas Party For 100 Poor Eurasians AEOUT 100 pocr Eurasians ttWBB homes scattered all over Singapore, sat down to a Christmas dinner yesteiday at th3 Salvation Army headquarters in Tank Road and were then entertained to a show of so.jg, music and magic They went home with a present each.305 words
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64 1939-12-28 3 London, Dec. 27. THERE is no truth in the report that the British Ambassador at Moscow has been instructed to advise representatives of British firms in the U.S.S.R. to leave that country, or that an early diplomatic rupture in relations between Britain and the U.S.S.R.British Wireless - 64 words
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Advertisement82 1939-12-28 3 HOGMANAY Celebrations Suggestton (or a Menu A Pickle O'Bits m A Secret Word or Two, Man Guid Scotch Kale Biled Salmon wi* Sauce Scotch Haggis "Fair fa' your honest sonsie face 9 Great Chieftain o* the Pudden Race Better hae a wee dram wi't Roast Bubbly Jock an Wee Sausages,82 words
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Advertisement64 1939-12-28 3 ■r O* mmmmmmt3ti t* f -Wy A *_o _K^ f mmW 'iii STOCKED BY MEDICAL HALL LTD. 3, Hatter* Road. tfevERY Jt^lT /I TIP-UP /IRMCHfllßij'" ,B JWtWW _P_ r CENTURY FOX THE _f A _k__* _P ___H____i^__________^ m« _e__. ffM Ej _91-________________R_____________ w m** mm* mmm W_CB _F/_W '_-_t*Ti_Pw *N^^__fi_V*64 words
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624 1939-12-28 4 The Singapore Free Press THURSDAY. DECEMBER 28, 1939. Technical Education ALTHOUGH the McLean Com- mission on Higher Education came to the conclusion that there is no demand at present for a Faculty of Engineering at Raffles College, the report does emphasize the need for increased attention to handicrafts in the624 words
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Article, Illustration783 1939-12-28 4 Gen. Sir Charles Gwynn - Gen. Sir Charles Gwynn By H7HAT will the Spring bring? Winter h&s closed down upon the great armies assembled on the Franco-German frontier, and the possibility of an immediate German offensive in the West has gone. The question arises whether the immobility imposed on783 words
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Article571 1939-12-28 4 Joan Littlefield - Joan Littlefield By London, Dec 12. AT the old Gaumont-British studios at Shepherd's Bush the third film version of "Charley's Aunt" has just been completed. The first (and silent) version made Syd Chaplin a star. The second did the same for Charlie Ruggles. And it is571 words
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Advertisement174 1939-12-28 4 Do You Like^ldjhinc^s?^ JH X **^j^*_D~Ss^^PHy^ I'^eK'^'' -•C-^jt *Mß_^^^^S .-""—-MP a jj^^fc •^J??^ «'/••''.'"'>• —^~Hl__^' s *.'_^______k __Hr __E_^c _JC-f^" H '*>— _R_>J j^ _^__^_Bl_fcl: c__ :^y y_-?^ :^-'''"*'*i- > *r _^sy__a Then You Wiil Like EVCUAUf LiauEUR EA9HAW BRANDY CLUB. YEARS C- 60 YEARS OLD CALDBECK'S wi KV SPtilAI174 words
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Advertisement66 1939-12-28 4 Be Careful in wearing unground Sunglasses, which may cause your eyes to be defective. £W i j^3_ _fl j__l Go te Nan Sin and see the modern frames fitted with Genuine Chance English Crookes* B or B 2 Dark glasses for Safe and Comfortable Vision. At %5M per pair. Non66 words
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738 1939-12-28 5 25,000 POSTAL ARTICLES HANDLED BY CENSOR DAILY How Public Can Expedite Work Of Staff DIFFICULTIES EXPLAINED 25,000 letters, cards and parcels pass through the Postal Censor's office, Singapore, daily for all parts of the world by air and ocean mail, but the delay in the passage of all this bulk738 words
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364 1939-12-28 5 Motor-Cycle To Be Examined In Court INQUEST INTO DEATH OF GREGORY SETH i Sldi re Conner, Mr w. qJ 1 rtcr, yesterday opened an inquest I the death of a lomg Armenian,! Christopher Seth. who died of received in a collision while; r- cycle at the junction Penn I r364 words
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Article105 1939-12-28 5 Galvanized Iron Prices Wa rn ing Av Ito pa] more than the Used prices fur galvanized lit etting ii issued by the lug Stores. Straits the light -ormation at ptes this notice, "it bat a material increase occur in the future in rh articles as galvanized ta cl iron wire105 words
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Article49 1939-12-28 5 THE ss. Conte Biancamano is due in Singapore at 9 a.m. on Saturday from Shanghai Hong Kong and Manila. She will berth at the S.H.B. wharf and Is expected to sail again at 6 am. on Sunday for Colombo, Bombay i Massaua. Port Said, Naples and _*____a.49 words
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188 1939-12-28 5 Possession Of Counterfeit Coins Alleged EURASIAN COMMUTED TO ASSIZES IUORMAN ALBERT JANSEN, an elderly Eurasian, was committed to the Assizes yesterday on a charge of possession of 350 counterfeit 20-cent Straits Settlements coins Jansen reserved his defence and was allowed bail of $1,000. by the fourth police magistrate. Mr. L.188 words
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110 1939-12-28 5 "THE Canadian Government proposes to issue a small badge or distinguishing token of some kind which may be worn upon the coat lapels of men who volunteered for military service and were rejected. It is also suggested, says the Central News, that another badge110 words
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Article92 1939-12-28 5 THE City of London's own regiment, the Honourable Artillery Company, has ceased to exist as a recognized officer-producing unit because of the new system of commissions from tho ranks. But the H.A.C., which produced more than 4.000 officers In the last war, is glad, at92 words
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Article46 1939-12-28 5 SENTENCE of four strokes of the light rotan and six months in the Salvation Army Home was passed on a youth, Soh See Teck, who was convicted in the second court yesterday of dishonestly retaining a stolen bicycle bell in Ka*ong Park recently.46 words
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267 1939-12-28 5 Civil Engineer Married At Cathedral CROFT-REDDY KMR HARRY NORMAN CROFT, civil engineer of Topham, Jones and Raiiton, Ltd.. Naval Base, and Miss Eileen Amy Roddy, who arrived in Singapore from England feat week, were married at St. Andrew's Cathedral by Archdeacon Graham White yesterday. Mr. R. A. Waddle played the267 words
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136 1939-12-28 5 OECENTLY a big shipment ol cloth- ing. given by residents of Malaya, was sent to England, for distribution among the children ot' poor families evacuated from "danger zones" to the country 7 Lady Thomas has received a letter from Miss Helen G. Nussey,136 words
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Article123 1939-12-28 5 CABLE WIRELESS PRESENTATION MALAYAN employees of Cable aud Wireless Ltd. played their part in a presentation to Sir Edward Wilshaw, chairman of the company, which took place in London this week. The presentation, which was in honour of the K.C.M.G. recently conferred upon Sir Edward, took the form of a123 words
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Article88 1939-12-28 5 MOKE than 500,000 French women will soon have taken up posts in various sections of France's defence industry. In many aeroplane factories 30 per cent, of the employees are women. M. Pomeret, Minister of Labour, in a broadcast speech, gave these figures, and added88 words
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200 1939-12-28 5 i From Our Own Correspondent) Penan?, Dec. 27. TWENTY-SIX attap houses on the main road of Tasek Glugor, a village within 20 minutes* ride by car from Butterworth, were gutted by a fire which occurred in the early hours of200 words
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Advertisement31 1939-12-28 5 FOR CONVENIENCE! DINE at the CAPITOL RESTAURANT (Phone 4906) Before or After the Shot* Red Wines White Wines Dessert Wines Liqueur Brandies Champagne, Vodka Caviare, Foie (Ira* H. BOLTER ~l CO-31 words
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Advertisement215 1939-12-28 5 THE ALL "PRESTO" BRIT,SH LORNNO" BALL BEARING LAWN MOW VM C^-V. 14" Slo.bO GRASS BOX $5 OO 16"' 517.50 it Chall^ n s Sole Agents: ROBINSON CO., LTD. SINGAPORE O KUALA LUMPUR m P«Wok_D BY <___! I___ _^_l mW Mmmmmmmmß^^^^^^^yßß _B mfSrJSmmf^^^^^BW _^_L Si _B6_»Bfr j ffT_a _?~<m ■-F tßt__v^215 words
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Advertisement503 1939-12-28 6 CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS TENDERS 1 SINGAPORE MUNICIPAUTY Tenders. Tenders are now Invited for the following materials or services. For particulars see Municipal Tenders Room Supply of Pumping and Auxiliary Plant for Pontian Ketchil Pumping Station (Deposit $100). Date of Closing 4 p.m.. Mar. 4. 1940 Supply of 60 inch nominal size503 words
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Advertisement830 1939-12-28 6 NEWS BULLETIN IN MALAY PADA hari Christmas Udak ada aman dan sentosa di-medan barat bagaimana sa-patut-nya hari itu. Orang2 Jerman telah menchuba menyerang berberapa kali pada beberapa tempat dalam baris perkubuan pehak kita. Serangan mereka yang besar sa-kali telah melarat jadi suatu perkelahian besar sa-lama sembilan puloh minit dekat suatu830 words
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Advertisement449 1939-12-28 6 CATHAT BEAUTY SALON •Latest Equipments New operators Air Conditioned "Let George Do It Phone 3402= L. Estelle Cowan Established in England 65 years UNITEERS BLG. RIVER VALLEY RD. ENTRANCE DAMAR RD. GIVE YOUR SON OR DAUGHTER A REAL CHANCE Thorough training in all Commercial SUBJECTS and LANGUAGES and a good449 words
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Advertisement550 1939-12-28 6 N hlm_ _^_H Bef a m\ JLw\ w^mmw m m^ mm^ m^ mm^ mmm^^ mm^^^^^ lo EUROPE AND AMERICA VIA PENANG, COLOMBO. BOMBAY. SUEZ. PORT SAID tUQ_AMB__a v» GENOA, MARSEILLES AND NEW YORK m I Sails S'pore ft PRESIDENT HARRISON Jan. 2 4 PRESIDENT POLK Jan. 30 F.b TO NEW550 words
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Advertisement299 1939-12-28 7 P.&O. and BRITISH INDIA LINES INCORPORATED IN ENGLAND, P. O. S. N. CO SAILINGS. The P. O. S. N. Company >vill have a passenger sailing Westwards next month. BRITISH INDIA STEAM NAVIGATION Services v Nl.KOk WEEKL? I \^\G, RANGOON iND CALCUTTA WEEKLY PORT SWETTENHAM, PENANG. NEGAPATAM. kxRIKAL, PORIO NOVO AND299 words
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Advertisement492 1939-12-28 7 BOUSTEAD CO., LTD. (Incorporated in PALS.) TELEPHONE: Freight 5435. Passage ftUL ||§*PM" PACIffIC Regular service from the Orient to Vancouver by GIANT EMPRESSES— Across Canada through the I Canadian Rockies— Lake Louise Banff. Trans-Atlantic by "EMPRESS" DUCHESS" or "MONT" steamers to the United Kingdom.— AH under one management. For detailed492 words
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Advertisement338 1939-12-28 7 MANSFIELD CO., LTD. OCEAN BUILDING. COLLY ER QUAY. SING A POR 1 UL 51 5 1 CHARTERED BANS BUILDING PENANC TEL I*6* 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 THE338 words
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Article345 1939-12-28 8 Lively Exchanges In Yesterday's Rugger LOSERS FIRST TO SCORE A LIVELY second half featured yesterday's rugger game en the padang when the S.C.C. "A" beat the R.A.^ "A" by eight points (a try and a goal) to six (a try and a penalty goal}. The Club,345 words
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Article108 1939-12-28 8 •THE follow!:.:; have been selected to 1 represent the Navy. Army and Air Force Institutes Club against the Olympic Lad's Badminton Party, in a friendly match comorising of four singles and three doubles, to be played at the Happy World covered stadium to-day at 7.30 p.m William Tan.108 words
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Article123 1939-12-28 8 TN a return match played at the Happy World covered stadium, last i Sunday the Oxygen 'Far Fast Oxygen and Acety., Co., Ltd.,) beat Jolly Youngsters BP. by five games to two Results (Oxygen BJ\ players mentioned first): Singles:— L. H. Quan beat Ra!ae:opa. lv--3.123 words
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Article116 1939-12-28 8 London, Dec. 4. "MARA (1913/' was disbanded ac 3 meeting in London on Saturday and the "National Amaeur R_wing Association, Limited," was launched as its successor, with the same officials. Formed to become thi trurtee of boath.uses to be built in connection with the Fitness Campaign,116 words
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319 1939-12-28 8 Saturday's Trophy Rugby On S.C.C. Padang 'THERE has been a lull in Singapore rugby since a'l the major fixtures have been gone through, but Saturday's game between the S.C.C. and the Selangor Club in the annual trophy match on the padang should once again revive the in. ere, t shown319 words
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Article, Illustration37 1939-12-28 8 picture. SIMPSON TACKLED just as he is about to part with the ball in Saturday's rugby on the padang in which the R.E. beat the R.A. by seven points to three. Free PressFree Press - 37 words
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Article369 1939-12-28 8 Popular Malayan Grades Not Affected MEW prices for several grades of rice are announced in a statement issued by the Food Controller, Malaya, although Thailand No. 2 White Rice, the most popular type of rice in Singapore and Southern Malaya generally, and Saigon No. 2 White369 words
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Article202 1939-12-28 8 London, Dec. 27. YESTERDAY'S soccer matches resulted as follows MIDLAND West Broxnwich 3 Birmingham 0 EAST MIDLAND Sheffield W 2 Chesterfield 1 NORTH WESTERN Barrow 3 Accrington 3 NORTH EASTERN Bradford 3 Halifax 0 SOUTH WESTERN Bristol City 1 Newport C 3 Bwtadon T Bristol R i202 words
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Article115 1939-12-28 8 London. Dec. 27. Rugby League matches yesterday resulted Oldham Liverpool J Salford 30 Warrington 4 St. Helens 9 Wigan 12 V.'.dnes 18 Barrow b Batley 5 Leeds Bramley 30 Bradford 13 Ca>tleford 13 Dewsburv 2 Halifax 8 Huddersheld 10 Hull 7 Hull K. R 14 Hunslet115 words
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Article67 1939-12-28 8 THE follov ing have accepted to play 1 hockey for the S.C.C. vs. RA (Changi) to-day at S.C.C. G. W. S. Waites; Pay-Lt. G. C. Fortin R. A. U. Todd: J. P. Wood, W J Pee'' Capt. J. R. Kellett; Capt. R. G. Kingsmill, T. A. D. Hewan,67 words
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Article31 1939-12-28 8 IN a hockey match played on the Indian Association ground ye^ter2 ay Hl e l 2th India General HosDital beat the Sappers and Miners by three goals to one.31 words
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656 1939-12-28 8 PROBLEM OF BUILDING UP RESERVE STOCK TN his recent broadcast talk the Food Cofttn Her 1 referred to the fact that, in the idministrat Control, two basic principles had been bent interfere as little as possible with the normal trade and to obtain and656 words
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Article24 1939-12-28 8 T-IE hockey match between the 1 S.C.R.C. and the Indian Association, to have been played on Hong Lim Green yesterday, was cancelled.24 words
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Article103 1939-12-28 8 Daily Share Report ISSUED BY ERASER < BUSINESS VEST] Business in nH I ingly quiet to-day v. opened dm being d day. The bcnl pn< i further to $12, 4 Sow, price of rubber it buyers spot 385* j April/June 363 4 Hong Fa. Co prwd c *J******£ Aft-: I103 words
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92 1939-12-28 8 DAII.V TKI EH < l ..mm Dtr. 27. 1? o i h Rj v No I P.. S.S. Spot No. IX R S S. F.O B cft.ses J ar.ua rv GyjiQ. R.SS I o I bales Jar.uarv FAQ R S.S" FO ba*«».*- January92 words
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Article93 1939-12-28 8 Yes.erday's Alteration? Ampt El A:- er v. e: Batu 5«:..:. Hitam i'i:i Hong I at: Idris hyd Kramat lin fi Kuohai Tin ISi Kuiidar.q; T:n Malays lam Tu: NNVf Pet Pahang Consul Ralmiun H> 1 Raub Auht. Renrng c^ Southerii Tr* Suneei Ways Taiping Cor.s. Tronoh sb93 words
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Advertisement192 1939-12-28 8 Kill XQjt mosquitoes i;i ulth •XBg?J FLIT qlwoy_t g"-l« j a. BANK OF CHINA (Incorporated In China oy Special Charter) 12. Cecil Street. Singapore. Telephone: Manager's Office «j 6444 Sub- Manager's Office 6142 Exchange Dept. 6441 General Office 5188 Cable Address: •*CHCNGKCO. raid Ip Capital Ch. S 46.600.000 00 tescrve192 words
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Advertisement51 1939-12-28 8 fam^ NEW YEARS EVE a\C jfißjZ^3 Extension until 2 a.m.— EUROPEAN DANCE I* \^|f^' Beautiful Ladies girts.- ORCHESTRA 4 ilPr DallCe 10 PDL AlferryAhisSymphonlana jKL2IL Balloons. HaU. Streamer.. Cracker., N#_emaker», Jekes eU -*W^ MfK^^/^P^ Community Singing and Entertainment by Mrs. E. de Vries mf> 1 RESERVE VOUR TABLES NOW!! PHONE51 words
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