The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 6 January 1940

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    13 1 AND DAILY NEWS NO. 15,9:7. ESTD. 1835 SATURDAY, JANUARY 6, 1940. 5 CENTS
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    BRITAIN READY FOR BIG GERMAN OFFENSIVE
    346 1 No Illusions About "Terrible Clash" AMBASSADOR TELLS U.S. OF OUR PEACE AIMS New York, Jan. 5. THK possibility of a big German offensive in spring uas discussed by the British Ambassador to the United Mates, Ix>rd Lothian, in addressing the Chicago Council Foreign Relations,
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    DEATH SENTENCES AFTER INDIAN RIOTS
    57 1 I l.i hi i (Bombay). Jan. 5. I' -ersons have been sentenc- d to death in connection with the at Rumdurg last April in which sacked the state gaol and bateight policemen to death. Two others were sentenced to transatiun for life and 40 were
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    Round Up Of Pro-Nazis In South Africa
    141 1 Johannesburg, Jan. 5. THE New Year has brought an intensification of police action against enemy sympathizers in South Africa and investigations of their activities are being extended to the most remote areas. Over a thousand are now interned and recent arrests include many
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    18 1 The Finnish President has ratified an order prolonging the validity of the German-Finnish clearing agreement for 1940.- Reuter
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    Fresh Victory For Finns On Salla Front
    173 1 Fresh Victory For Finns On Salla Front REDS ROUTED IN HEAVY FIGHTING DEPORTS from Finland agree that intense fighting north of Salla, on the central front, appears to be giving the Finns another great victory over the Soviet invaders. According to reports from Copenv hagen, the Russians have been routed
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    Ribbentrop & Goering Differ On Finland
    122 1 Ribbentrop Goering Differ On Finland New York, Jan. 5. THE New York Times says that it Is fairly well established in diplomatic circles in Washington that a wide division of opinion exists between Ribbentrop (Foreign Minister) and Goering (Air Minister and head of Reich's war economy) regarding policy towards Finland.
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    Aid To The Finns: Reply To Reich
    108 1 Copenhagen, .lan. 5. THE National Tidende gives a vigorous reply to the German warning to the northern countries and says: "We state openly that hitherto we had not imagined Germany could find it necessary to warn the northern countries against allowing their territory
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    Premier In France
    46 1 Mr. Neville Chamberlain, the Prime Minister, set a new fashion note by wearing a purplish suit of plus fours and canvas puttees when touring the British war zone in France. He is seen here with Ixrd Gort, Commander-in-Chief of the British Expeditionary Force.
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    Small Fights Along Front Of 125 Miles
    96 1 Small Fights Along Front Of 125 Miles Paris, Jan. 5. pHARLES MOR3CE, writing in Le Petit Parisien, says that the last day of the fourth month of the war was particularly favourable for the Allied reconnoitring patrols and a large number of small fights occurred. About 1,200 men on each
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    MORE BRITISH FLIGHTS OVER GERMANY
    42 1 London, Jan. 5. THE Air Ministry announced that during last night R.A.F. aircrait successfully carried out reconnaissance flights over north-west Germany p.nd patrols over the German seaplane bases in the Heligoland Bight. All aircrait returned safely.- Reuter
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    FOREIGN PLANES FLY OVER HOLLAND
    31 1 The Hague, Jan. 5. ANTI-AIRCRAFT batteries flred on foreign planes which flew over Utrecht province. The planes made off when Dutch pursuit machines went up.- Reuter
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    DE VALERA HAS FULLEST POWERS TO SMASH I.R.A.
    299 1 Dublin, Jan. 5. THE Eireann Premier, Mr. Eamon de Valera, is now in possession of powers making him virtually a dictator. The President, Dr. Hyde, to-day signed the Emergency Powers Amendment Bill, giving the Government the right to intern citizens suspected of
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    U.S. TO SPEND MILLION ON PACIFIC DEFENCES
    190 1 Two Mid-Ocean Islands To Be Developed As Air Bases Washington, Jan. 5. THE United States is to spend nearly £1,000,000 in fortifying two islands far out in the north Pacific. This was announced to-day by the Navy Department and appears to be the
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    JAPANESE BURN DOWN BRITISH HOSPITAL
    69 1 Shanghai, Jan. 5. THE British Consul-General at Tsingtao has made representations to the Japanese following the burning of the English Methodist Mission hospital at Chuchia, near Wutingfu. in Shantung, by Japanese troops on Dec. 25 in retaliation for alleged treatment of wounded guerillas. Before departing
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    BELGIAN CABINET RESIGNS
    56 1 Brussels. Jan. 5. THE PRIME MINISTER, It Pierlot. has handed the Kin? the collective resignations of the Government. The King has entrusted M. Pierlot with the formation of new Cabinet. It is believed that the resignations are connected with a plan to reduce the numbers in the
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    New Talk Of Big National Defence Loan
    217 1 London, Jan. 5. THE strength of British Government secarities, which have now mostly attained the highest levels since the outbreak of war, is being followed y;ith considerable interest in City circles. Some quarters are again ritiiu' the strength of gilt-edged securities a* indicative
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    New American Minister To Canada
    241 2 New American Minister To Canada Washington, Jan. i pKESiDENT Roosevelt has nominated Mr. James Cromwell, a no'ed economlst, to be U.S. Minister to Canada. states Reuter. Mr-Crcmwe'l a few years ago visit eel Singapore with his wile, the former Miss Doris Duke, richest girl in the world, during their honeymoon.
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    NAZI DISTORTIONS ABOUT ATHENIA INQUIRY
    276 2 Verdict Of U.S. Commission Has Not Yet Been Published London, Jan. 5. yiGOKOUS attempts are being made by the German machine to confuse opinion by anticipating the finding of a commission now sitting in Washington inquiring into the sinking of the British vessel* Athenia. By
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    GIFTS FOR DEPENDANTS OF BRITISH SAILORS
    87 2 Buenos Aires, Jan 5. TTHE British Ambassador to Argentina A flew to Montevideo to-day to meet Rear-Adm. Sir Henry Harwood, taking with him a cheque for £1,000 subscribed to by the British Colony here for the dependents of British sailors killed in the River
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    Highlands Trout
    37 2 Mr. B. J. R. Barton, of Johore. with a trout thai he caaffht in a Cameron Highlands s.r^am during the recent holidays. Anglers arc nnv, obtaining j, r <"»d sp ui in the hill stream
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    TODAY'S HOME SOCCER
    289 2 FIOME soccer Qxturcs to-da are SOUTH Crystal P. vs. Cl&ptcn O. Mi lwall vs. Watford Norwich vs. Chrrlton. Tottenham vs. Arsenal. West Ham vs. Southend SOUTH B Aldershot v& Q. P. R Brighton vs. Bren ford. Bournemouth vs. Portsmouth. Chelsea vs. Fulham. Southampton vs. Reading. EAST MIDLANDS
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      341 2 SEE The Story That Shocked The World Told in a picture hailed by The critics as one of The (Ireate<t ever to come To The Screen! TO-DAY TO-MORROW 11 If A ftyj £> A 1 1 *.M, 3.15, 6.15 9.15 AUHAIYIdKA TRUE-STORY DRAMA MHf| j Jrf j fc_) &t; TOO
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      31 2 VICTORIA MEMORIAL HALL TO-MORROW NIGHT at 9.15 P.M. GRAND ORGAN RECITAL BY WERNER BAER SOLOIST ROSEMARY DANT (CELLO) IN AID OF MALAYA PATRIOTIC FUND BOOK AT LITTLE'S $1 and 50 cents.
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      249 2 HERE'S YOUR BEST SHOW TO-NIGHT "At The Theatre Where Every borh Meets' Early Booking is Advised! rAPITOI ifs SHOWS TO-DA? I/Mr I IvL. tu <n m Seats booked provisionally must be paid for l>v 9 p.m. otherwise thtj will l>e sold B^r^^i^^^^^^fr^^Hß ffifaf ÜBiBLa tJßfcp.^- r lhe talent ..f 'h:irlc>
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    ROOSEVELT'S AND ALLIES' PEACE AIMS AKIN
    345 3 Europe's Small Nations Urged To Band Together London, Jan. B. Jl will be seen how closely the kind of peace President 1 Roosevelt envisages corresponds with the peace aims of the Allu comments The Times on President Roosevelt's sage to Congress. Roosevelt's idea of
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    BRITAIN'S CONTROL OF GERMAN EXPORTS
    63 3 Washington. Jan. 5. T.iE U.S. Government has been ■nd by the British Government 'in very exceptional circum- >.' German experts will be allow•o reach their destination. The blockade on German exports. h have been a valuable source of exchange to the Reich, was J aa
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    Beaver Club For Canadians
    86 3 London, Jan. 5. TiHE OLD headquarters of the London County Council in Spring Gardens is now being converted into a fine centre for recreation and rest for the Canadian troops in London. It is to be known as the Beaver Club and it is hoped to
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    Labour Is Out To Destroy Hitlerism
    178 3 Labour Is Out To Destroy Hitlerism 1 omi. .i. Jan. 5. IN vigorous contrast to* the suggestion of the University Labour Federation that the trades unions and labour parties in Britain were opposed to the official peace aims policy of the T.U.C. and the Labour Party, Ihe council of the
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    GAVE KAISER SHELTER
    33 3 Amsterdam, Jan. 5. COUNT Bentink, who was the first to give shelter to the Kaiser when he j'cams to Holland, has died in his castle at Ameronsen. ?s:ed 82. Reuter
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    Vast Power For Goering In New Post
    184 3 Vast Power For Goering In New Post London, Jan. 5. DECENT rumours that Field Mar- shal Goering was in disgrace are falsified by the new appointment as director of German war economy, with which, The Times states, he has been entrusted to tackle with energy. "It is fitting that he
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    NO GERMAN STATEMENT ON VENLO INCIDENT
    69 3 The Hague, Jan. 5. I\ESPITE repeated requests for early action the Dutch Government has so far received no information from the German Government concerning last November's Venlo frontier incident. The Dutch Government asked for information directly after the incident in which two British officers,
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    SUMMER TIME AGAIN NEXT MONTH?
    76 3 London, Jan. 5. INTRODUCTION of summer time be- fore Saturday, Apr. 21, is being considered by the Home Secretary Any alteration must be preceded by consultation with the French Government and the interests of workers and employees, as well as those of the Services and
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    FLOODS IN PORTUGAL SPREADING
    68 3 London. Jan. 5. CLOODS in Portugal are said to be spreading and large areas are now said to be under water. Six villages in one sector are completely waterlogged and many head of cattle have been lost and orchards and olive groves are rvined. Telephonic communication
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    VAN ZEELAND ON VISIT TO BRITAIN
    55 3 London, Jan. 5. M. PAUL VAN ZEELAND, the former Belgian Prime Minister and noted economist, arrived at a southern airDort by air from Brussels and left immediately for London. It is understood that he will return to Brussels on Tuesday. The Durpose of the
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    BRITISH RED CROSS FUND TOTALS £919,000
    43 3 London, Jan. 5. THE Lord Mayor's Red Cross Fund, which increased by £5.000 yesterday, now stands at £919,000. Nigeria's war relief fund has sent a fifth donation, which brings the total Nigerian contribution to £10,000.- British Wireless
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    LONDON STOCK EXCHANGE
    322 3 London, Jan. 5. THE following ar^ to-day's closing middle quotations: Shares are of £1 denomination unless otherwise stated: Con Loan 5% 1944-64. 109% funding Loan 4% 1960-90 109 >4 War Loan 3V4% 95V£ Jom. Union Assce. (Units) 6** Prudential Assce. *A' 23 +*4 tloyai Assce 7% 3reat
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    COMMODITIES & EXCHANGES
    166 3 COMMODITIES EXCHANGES (From Our Own Correspondent) London, Jan. 5. COMMODITY and Exchange markets closed as follows with previous quotations in parenthesis: RUBBER: Steady. Spot: 11 lll6d ll%d (11 1116d lHid) Feb.-Mar. 11 %d ll>id (11 %d 11 %d) Apr.-June: ll%d. 11 li;i6d. (ll%d. 11 ll|16d) July-Sept.: n%d ll%d (liy^d ll%d)
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    B.E.F. Contingents Home For Christmas
    28 3 The first thin? these soldiers asked for on arrival in England ironi France for Christmas was a glass of good old English beer.
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    MORE TURKISH 'QUAKE SHOCKS BUT NO DAMAGE
    241 3 Convicts' Courage In Disaster May Win Them Amnesty Ankara, Jan. 5. TURKEY had more earthquake shocks this morning, but 1 they were comparatively slight and no further damage has been reported. Further seismic shocks were reported from the distressed Black Sea town areas
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    Uruguayans Thanked By Admiral
    102 3 Uruguayans Thanked By Admiral Montevideo, Jan. 5. •'I HAVF the .satisfaction of thinking that my rquadron has dore something to help Uruguayan commerce," said Rear-Admiral Sir Henry HarwoocJ, speaking in Spanish, at a reception given in his honour at Montevideo, which was attended by 2,000 people. Sir Henry commanded the
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    NAZI PLANES VIOLATE BELGIAN TERRITORY
    42 3 Brussels, Jan. 5. DELGIUM has lodged another protest with the German Government against the violation of Belgian territory by Nazi planes. Planes came over yesterday at a great height and were fired on by Belgian anti-aircralt Reuter
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    20,000,000 COPIES OF HIS BOOK
    45 3 THE death has occurred of Mr. Humbert Wolfe, the poet and playwright. He was Deputy Secretary of the Ministry of Labour. One of his books on national service had the rare distinction of running into an edition of 20.000.000 copies
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    Egyptian On Strength Of The Allies
    84 3 Egyptian On Strength Of The Allies Cairo, Jan. 5. EXAMPLES to bf drawn irom th<> strength of the Allies were given in a lecture by a former Prime Minister of Egypt, Sidky Pasha. He declared that if the Allies had not ensured th»? freedom of Egypt, the country's cultural life
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    Frank Words, Says New York Paper
    133 3 New V *rk Jan. 5. NO DriiL.i Ambassador has ever spoken more Irankly to an Arrer.can audicn?e than Lord Lothian did in Chicogo. says he New York Time His speech reprct n 4 ed the striknr* democratization and Lumanization Br tisli policy. It harmonzes
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    ARTISTS TO HELP BED CROSS FINDS
    72 3 I .in :.»n .l.i.i .V THE Un ted ArtUtf Winter Exhi v opens to-day at Burlington H mm to which 24 art societies and some unattached artists have submitted 2.219 works. Every picture is for si\c and fci have agreed to contribute one hall
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    GERMAN TANKER HELP PENDING BOSTON SUIT
    55 3 Boston (Mass.). Jan. 5. THE GERMAN tanker Pauline Fn<d<rich (4.733 tons>, which took refuge here at the beginning ol the war with a £250,000 oil cargo, has been seized by the authorities following the filing of a suit by a former officer claiming back
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    The Singapore Free Press SATURDAY, JANCAKY «, 1910.
    642 4 The Singapore Free Press SATURDAY, JANCAKY 1910. With The Indian Troops INDIAN journalists from all over Malaya there are no fewer than eight Indian newspapers in this country- -have this week had the opportunity of visiting the Indian troops who are now part of the Malaya Command, responsible for an
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    Finns' Heroic Fight Against Red Invader
    790 4  -  WALTER DURANTY By. Stockholm, Dec. 20. TT is hard to write coldly and clearly of the Finnish war from Stockholm. It makes the Swedes burn, as it must make anyone burn who has a scrap of manhood in him. But the Swedes are nearer
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    Epstein's Work For R.A.
    784 4  -  Joan Littlefield By CROM January to March, the Royal Academy is holding an exhibition of British Art which will illustrate every tendency of painting represented by living British artists. The show is in aid of the British Red Cross and also of the Artists' General Benevolent
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    19 4 "•ERE, WOT ABAHT !T?' f "WOT ABAHT WOT?" "WOT ABAHT THAT 'ERE FRIEHDSHIH PACT T" ••WELL. WOT ABAHT IT?"
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      371 4 NOTICE consumers of ALLSOPP BEER IN SINGAPORE ARE NOTIFIED THAT THE RETAIL SELLING PRICES ARE AS FOLLOWS UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE:For 1 dozen Quart* $6*90 For 1 dozen Pint* $4*oo (Including Duty) CALDBECK MACGREGOR CO LTD. 201, CANTONMENT ROAD, SINGAPORE. BY SPECIAI 1O M raE APPOINTMENT KIN F BUM KEWEST DESIGNS
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      18 4 Lingerie, Negligees Dressing Gowns. Pyjamas. Blouses In stock and orders taken 18, BATTERY ROAD. HRSI <="LOOR PHONE 7143.
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    DUTY OF INDIANS IN MALAYA TO-DAY
    1716 5 Mr. Sharma Conditions Of British Citizenship "NOW IS TIME OF TRIAL" WARNING to Indians in Malaya thai their conduct should not be influenced by the activities of political p;rtie> in India was uttered by Mr. S. M. Sharma, Iht> wdl-known Indian lawyer, in the
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    Mr. Sharma And A "Great Sportsman"
    171 5 A MOVING illustration of the loyalty of Indians to the Throne was given by Mr. S. M. Sharma in the course of his broadcast talk last night. The bitterest opponent of the British Government in India before the outbreak of the last war was
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    Malay Broadcast Talks On The War
    148 5 BEGINNING this evening, a talk on the war in Malay will be broadcast from the 8M.8.C. at 7 p.m. every Saturday evening. It has been suggested that the talks which have been given by Malay editors in the Malay settlement on Friday evenings, by
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    32 5 A Chinese, Ng Mui Hong, was yesterday fined $100 or, in default sentenced to two months' rigorous imprisonment in the fourth court when he pleaded guilty to distilling samsu on Dec. 28.
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    13 Police Face Summonses In Pahang
    309 5 1 3 Police Face Summonses In Pahang ALLEGED ACCEPTANCE OF GRATIFICATIONS 'From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Jan. 5. ALLEGED to have accepted illegal gratifications, as public servants in Pahang lrom the Lin Seong Motor Company, Ltd., as monthly payments, 13 police officers, eight non-commis-sioned officers and rive constables, apjpeared
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    KRISK BOOKING FOR CAPITOL SHOW
    69 5 BOOKING lor the •'Allied Forces" film show at the Capitol Theatre on i Tuesday next In aid of the Malaya Patriotic Fund has been very brisk. The upstairs seats for the 9.15 p.m. show are already all taken but seats i are still available there
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    Parcels For Prisoners
    45 5 Mrs. Neville Chamberlain visited St. James's Palace to watch the packing of Christmas parcels for British prisoners of war. The parcels were sent by the Red Cross and St. John Ambulance Brigade and included such commodities as food, cigarettes and medical supplies.
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    WOMEN STRIKE AT OPIUM PACKING PLANT
    283 5 WO work In progress yesterday nt the opium packing plant at Pasir Panjang, Singapore, where about 200 women operators went on strike after no answers had been given to a petition making four demands to which they asked for a reply within 24 hours.
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    Inspector & "Hottest Gambling Den"
    52 5 Inspector "Hottest Gambling Den" 'MEW MARKET ROAD used to be the 'hottest' gambling den in Singapore," said Court Inspector D. Cowie to Mr. H. Watson, in the third court yesterday, when 10 Chinese were charged with gaming in New Market Road on Thursday. They pleaded guilty and were fined 51.
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    Man Fined $150 In Singlets Trade Mark Case
    143 5 Man Fined $150 In Singlets Trade Mark Case A luial fine oi $150, with no riTTtr. was imposed on N. Manchharam. manager of Maganlal Nagindas and Co., North Bridge Road, who was convicted in the district court yesterday en two counts of importing goods with a false trade description on
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    Man Fined $800 For Illicit Distilling
    66 5 PLEADING guilty to a charge of distilling liquor, the duty on which was over $500, a Chinese, Chew Kian Tee. was yesterday fined $800 or, in default, sentenced to six months* rigorous imprisonment by the fourth magistrate, Mr. Kenneth Byrne. It was stated that
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    Indragiri To Pay 10 Per Cent. Dividend
    62 5 A dividend of 10 per cent, absorbing $97,751.30, was approved at the annual general meeting of the Indragiri Rubber, Ltd., in Singapore, yesterday. The profit for the year amounted to $114,571.87, which was almost double the profit for the previous year. Mr. J.A.
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    ROBBERY & ATTEMPTED MURDER CHARGE?
    102 5 ROBBERY ATTEMPTED MURDER CHARGE? MENTION was made in the fifth court yesterday of a case in which a Chinese, Yip Chhung, 35, faces two charges, firstly of gang robbery, and secondly of attempted murder, by shooting a detective at River Valley Road on Dec. 29. Inspector W. Martin said that
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    CHANDU POSSESSION
    52 5 AN application for $2,000 bail by Mr. Lim Choo Seng, of the Customs, was allowed in the case of Lu Chian. who claimed trial in the district court yesterday to possessing 30 tahils of nonGovernment chandu at Telok Ayer Basin on Jan. 4. The case was postponed to
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    MALAYAN TIN EXPORTS
    33 5 THE estimated total exports, from Malaya, of tin, and tln-ii -ore based on an assay value of 75.5 per cent., for the month of December, 1939. were approximately 8.200 tons.
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    Malay News Bulletin
    626 5 |££ADAAN aa*a un tmlk kesiDokMi tanu?ra2 an »4«iHM di medan barat, terutama di-am*ra ahlt2" kapal: terbang. Kapal2 wrlmiig p. raiichis British pada hari -malair. ;<:ah u ;-bantf cmpat kali masok Im-dalaw negeri j f rn tiap? kali itu Jauh2 hingga sampai 250 I ka-dalam. Dan htu t
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    PUT 27 FOWLS IN ONE BASKET
    59 5 44T TAKE B ri< > 1 oi offence," remarked Mr. 11. Watson. Singapore third magistrate, yesterday when Bninf Tan Kenp $5 *^r putting 49 fowls in two baskets Tan, who pleaded nuiity to a cl large of cruelty to animals, said he put fowls
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      14 5 FOR CONVENIENCE! DINE at the CAPITOL RESTAURANT (Phone 4906) Before or After the Show
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    Latest Market Prices
    565 6 I ATEST market prices, issued last 1-1 night, are as follows: MfcAT Beef steak per kati 40 cts; beef stew or curry per kati 35 cU; Fillet Steak per lb to tts; Miuton, Australian per lb. 42 ots; Java goat flesn per lb. 54 els; Pork, lean
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    INQUEST ON BOYS FOUND DROWNED IN RIVER
    114 6 A VERDICT of death by misadventure was returned by the Singapore Coroner, Mr. W. G. Porter, yesterday, at an inquest into the death of two Chinese boys, Phang Ee Lun and Fong Sung Foh. whose bodies were found floating in the river in
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    SINGAPORE STOCK AND SHARE PRICES Fraser And Co's List
    1337 6 SINGAPORE STOCK AND SHARE PRICES Fraser And Co's List FRIDAY, JAN. 5, 1940: 5 P.M. MINING Clivers Sellers Ampat Tin (4s) 5s 1 4d 5s 6d Au_tral Amal. (5sj 6s bd 7s Austral Malay iXj 3.s 39s Ayer Hitam 24s bd 25s bd Ayer Weng ($1) .85 .90 Bangnn Tin
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    THK SINGAPORE C. OF C. RrRREK ASSOCIATION
    126 6 DAILY PRICES CTRKENT Jan. 5, VI o'clock noon xt t,^ Buyers Sellers No. IX R.S.S. Spot lcose.. 38 38' 4 No. IX R.S.S. F.0.8. in cases January 38\ 395: G.F.A.Q. R.S.S. F.O B. in bales January 38 38 >, F.A.Q. R.S.S. F.0.8. in
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    210 6 pURTKER contributions to the Singapore Chinese section of the Malaya Patriotic Fund total $4,517, bringing the section's total to $135,545. Following are among the donations: The* Teochew suo-committee. Lak Aik Amateur Musical Association's charity show $799; Lim Teck Kin, $200; Singapore Chinese Contractors' Assn., $200-
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    FRIENDLY SOCCER
    58 6 A TE.A..I will be selected from the to represent the Double Eagle XI in a friendly soccer match against the R.A.F. <Town Office) today, at Farrer Park: Pan Chew, Koon Yew, Lee Fan Ah Pang. Ah Lye, Boon Kw?.n Kim s'wee. Ah Soo Hock Seng. Ah Soh, Koh
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    SULTANA & SANTA ANITA FOR BIG EVENTS AT PENANG
    1639 8 SULTANA SANTA ANITA FOR BIG EVENTS AT PENANG Eagle's Eye And Scribble To Complete Doubles FINAL DAY OF MEETING TO trainer M. van Breukelen has been given the credit of saddling five winners this afternoon in the final day's races in the Penang Turf Club's Christmas-New Year ineeting. Included among
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    TO-DAY'S MAJOR SPORTS EVENTS
    415 8 fFHREE rugby friendlies. in two of 1 which both Malaya Cup finalists are appearing, will be played to-day. In the case of each of the cup finalists, the Army and Penang, the same teams that played in cup games, will be played this afternoon. The Army
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    S.C.C. CHINESE NEW YEAR TENNIS TOURNAMENT
    81 8 ENTRIES are Invited for the SCC. Chinese New Year tennis tournament which will be?in on Feb. 7 and continue daily until Feb. 11. There are eleven events and entries will close on Saturday. Jan. 20. The following are the events open men's singles; open
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    S.R.A. REVOLVES SHOOT ON THURSDAY
    91 8 A REVOLVER competition for members ol the Sin^a^cre Ritte As.sowill be held at the SVC. headquarter] 39 yr's. n»ng« on rharsday, comi j at 4.30 p.m. Ccmoetitors will choose thf-ir own hanc'.i \p. Fntrancc fees will be 25 cent-; for each event, and 50 cents
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    SPOON SHOOTS AT BUKIT TIMAH
    50 8 SPOON SHOOTS AT B UKIT TIMAH CPOON shoots will be held at Bukit j Timah range on Jan. 7. 14, 21 and '< 28, and on Feb. 4. 11. 18 and ?5. Onj each day shooting will commence at I S a.m. Service members will have to bring! their own
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    Victoria Institution Win 5-1 Against St. Andrew's
    336 8 ATTACKING persistently throughout the game, the Kuala Lumpur Vic- i toria Institution soccer team easily! defeated St. Andrews School by five goals to cne, at Farrer Park yesterday. The visiting team displayed a sounder and better forward line, who combined, understood each other
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    FREE PRESS SELECTIONS
    59 8 CELECTIONS for this afternoon's races at Penang are as follows: Race 1. Briffht Answer, Sea Maiden. Race 2.— Vision, Rawang. Race 3.— Eagle's Eye, Prunella. Race 4. Storm Ahead, Dangerous Lover. Race s.— Sultana, Golden Glimpse. Race 6. Santa Anita, Echo. Race 7.— Silver Lace, Lady Warrior.
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    ACCEPTORS IN RED CROSS RACE ON JAN. 20
    94 8 London, .l.in. 5. THE final acceptors, with weights, for the Red Crass steeplechase over four miles. 250 yards, valued at £;>,OOO. which will bo run at Leopardstown on Jen. 20, are: Royal Daniel 12.7: Roekquilla 11.12: Drumlargin 11.9; Antipas 11.6; Bally Hoceiul
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    HOSPITAL WIN
    28 8 rIE 12th. Indian General Hospital hockey team beat the S.C.R C. b\ five goals to two in a hockey m^toh played at Hong Lim Green yesterday.
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    315 8 Suggestion To Exclude Services From The Cup Receives No Support S.A.F.A. Annual General Meeting CXPRESSIONS of opinion on two suggestions '-'President of the Football Association of Mala;,, given at the annual general meeting of the Sir Amateur Football Association held at the AnStadium yesterday. Mr R. Williamson, who took the
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    206 8 S.C.C. Y.M.C.A. DRAW AT HOCKEY TIHE Y.M.C.A. DID WEL holding the S.C.C to a goa in a garre of hockey pi padang. Play on the whole MM tested and, although both wards attacked in turn, jwere nipped in the dug j defence of both sets of back The Y's had
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