The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 10 January 1940
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The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942)
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Title Section25 1940-01-10 1 The Singapore Free Press AND DAILY NEWS 41-43 HIGH STREET. I NO. 15,980. ESTD. 1835 WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 10. 1940. 5 CENTS f 41-43 HIGH STREET.25 words
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Article, Illustration1900 1940-01-10 1 1940 May Be Fateful Year, Says Premier SPEECH ON WAR AT THE MANSION HOUSE the Mansion House to-day where he series of meetings which Cabinet in- to address in the next few weeks, Mr. hamberlain. the Prime Minister, said that the which would probably be1,900 words
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Article99 1940-01-10 1 London, Jan. 9. HITLER'S threat about his terrible new weapon— the magnetic minewas an empty boast, declared the speaker of the free German Radio, quoted by Reuter. The speaker added that this was proved by the fact only two British ships had been sunk in the firstReuter - 99 words
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Article31 1940-01-10 1 Washington, Jan. 9. IT is announced that the trade negotiations between the United States and Uruguay have terminated because the export trade of both countries are Reuter (similar in important respects.-Reuter - 31 words
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Article191 1940-01-10 1 LATEST MOVES NEAR THE DUTCH FRONTIER London, Jan. i). THK Daily Telegraph's Amsterdam correspondent states that he has received news from a reliable source in western Germany that a new German army headquarters has been established at Recklinghausen, about 40 miles from the nearest pointReuter - 191 words
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159 1940-01-10 1 London, Jan. UIT -*uuld be criminal folly to allow, the people of this country to slip .into thinking that, because the blow hc.s not fallen in the first four months of the war, the danger of a reavy air sttack on thisReuter - 159 words
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92 1940-01-10 1 Shanghai, Jau. 9. PRIVATE DAVID ECKFORD, of the Ist Bn., the Seaforth Highlanders, pleaded not guilty when his trial opened this morning on a charge of murder for shooting and killing a lan^e-corpor-al while on sentry duty in the British perimeter in Shanghai. TheReuter - 92 words
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135 1940-01-10 1 What Canada Is Spending On The War THE financial burden ot the war which in Britain amounts to £G,0C0,000 a day is being shared by the Dominions, and yesterday brought a report from Ottav/a saying that Canada has already undertaken a programme costing more than £70.000.000. This is half asReuter - 135 words
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132 1940-01-10 1 THE Turkish Under-Secretary Tor Foreign Affairs on Monday night signed a commercial and financial agreement with the Allies. There Is no indication of the details but it was emphasized that when the pact of mutual assistance was signed, tthe understanding for a long-term 'arrangementReuter - 132 words
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Article52 1940-01-10 1 Paris, Jan. 9. SEVEN soldiers proceeding home on leave were killed, and 19 others injured, In a train accident near Orly on Saturday. It is learned in official circles in London that no news has been received of any British troops being involved in theReuter - 52 words
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Article127 1940-01-10 1 Japanese War Minister's Demand SAID TO HAVE TOLD PREMIER TO RESIGN Tokio, Jan. it. THE Japanese political siluation has become more tense following a reported demand by Gen. S. Hata, Minister of War, to the Premier, Gen. Abe. to resign. After conferring with leading generals, the War Minister, according toReuter - 127 words
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Article170 1940-01-10 1 TVr:> I i i. VHERI wi..s nun i animation tl Übual on the Western Front, d II j the night, patrols out on boi investigating the enemy's movemer German patrols wore more agrcresjsive than u^ual and it some potato i of the Saar and westReuter - 170 words
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Article40 1940-01-10 1 Mashing tun. Jan. ADMIRAL STARK, addressing tho House of Representatives naval j committee, stated that Recording to present naval studies, the United States i may build 50,000 or 52,000-ton battlo- Reuter ships but not larger ve.ss*Reuter - 40 words
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Article36 1940-01-10 1 London, Jan. 8. ON the Stock Exchange to-day eilledged reacted on proflt-taktnf after recent improvement while Kaffir non-producers advanced on renewed hopes that capital would become available for development. Reuter Wall Street was steady.--iReuter - 36 words
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Advertisement85 1940-01-10 1 I a rr|VAL OF SEASON'S SHIPMENT OF vfKST FASHION FABRICS FOR MORNING, AFTERNOON tfr EVENING WEAR CALL TODAY CHOTIRM ALL'S us afli K^r f^^M I^K <S^H II •5 E^/V tr^iA l^*m ww V I^l w9 rj (1 J II Cocktail Dance 7 p.m to 9 p.m. DINNER DANCE (internal) 9.4585 words
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Advertisement87 1940-01-10 1 CHIC! LINGERIE I N CHARMING SHADES... EXQUISITE DESIGNS PERFECTION OF CUT O LINE HARMONIZING TRIMMINGS JUST UNPACKED .CHOTIRMALL'S SEAVIEW fl HOTEL TO-NIGHT FRIDAY 6c SATURDAY SPECIAL DINNER- DANCE DINNER $3. TO-NIGHT DANCE INFORMAL MUSIC BY THE ADELPHI SEA VIEW HOTELS ORCHESTRA NO ADMISSION CHARGE SATURDAY EXTENSION TO 1 A.M ADELPHI87 words
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398 1940-01-10 2 Record Crowds At Showing Of Allied Forces SO great were the crowds which went to see the showing of "Allied Forces," a kaleidoscope of films depicting the might of the naval, military and air forces arrayed to crush Hitlerism, at the Capitol last night that a special midnight showing— the398 words
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Article143 1940-01-10 2 BY no means the only worth-while feature of "The Magnificent Fraud," which opened at the Cathay last night, is Akim Tamirofl's masterful acting. It provides both the dramatic and the humorous highlights of the picture. In the role of an actor who Is lorced to impersonate a143 words
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Article104 1940-01-10 2 PLEADING that he did not know the regulations, Chin Nyok Yue. alias Tan Gek Joo. was allowed bail of $500 in the Singapore district court yesterday, when he claimed trial to two charges alleging currency offences on board a ship about to sail for China ports104 words
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Article83 1940-01-10 2 A MAN who is alleged to have climbed through a window of a house in Wee Nam Road on Dec. 20, last, in order to steal clothing was charged in the Singapore district court yesterday with housebreaking. He was Kuan Ah Yim, who claimed trial to the83 words
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Article60 1940-01-10 2 The manager of the Royal Netherlands Indies Airways, Mr. E. L. J. Haak, was yesterday Hned $75 by the Singapore fifth poHce magistrate, Mr. L. C. Goh, on a charge of givins a passage from Singapore to Bandoeng to an alien, Shigeru lizuka, although the man's passport60 words
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Article29 1940-01-10 2 A NEWSREEL of the scuttling of the Graf Spee is expected in Singapore shortly and will be shown at the Cathay as soon as it arrives.29 words
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191 1940-01-10 3 Italo-Hungarian Alliance Is Possible Itcmt, Jan. 9. I- with a New York wirereport concerning the conclua defensive military alliance Italy and Hungary, it is doubt-well-informed Italian circles IrtlKf such a decision could be taken a bilateral conference admitted that such an alliance justifiably be described as part plan to buildReuter - 191 words
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Article39 1940-01-10 3 Madrid. Jan. 9. r:oV boat Barsac. 1 000 aground cflf Vigo and vk during a heavy tardfty. For -y-iiw sur- landed at Vigo by a > It is believers ol the crev.- i>st ReuterReuter - 39 words
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Article35 1940-01-10 3 l..'Md >n. Jan. 9. TCi au.horist'd a djna I 100 1 the British Red the Lord Mayoi uated ioi large quan- requisites, clothing b pr 1 Pol >h refugees ReuterReuter - 35 words
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493 1940-01-10 3 HITLER RELATIONS WITH ITALY AND SOVIET Urgent Conferences Being Held In Berlin ITALIAN PLANES FOR FINNS STILL HELD UP H Amsterdam, Jan. 9. IILLK is holding a series of urgent conferences in Berlin regarding Germany's relations with Italy and Russia, it is learned here. The Berlin correspondent of the newspaper493 words
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189 1940-01-10 3 Why Admiralty Is Sometimes Reticent London, Jan. 9. DEASONS for Admiralty reticence about certain items of news were disclosed to-d-^y. The German radio claims of sinkings are made in the hope of provoking a reply which might give them information of value, writes Reuter's naval correspondent. For instance, a fewReuter - 189 words
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Article56 1940-01-10 3 London, Jan. 9. IT is expected that Molotov, the Soviet Premier and Foreign Commissar, will visit Berlin early this month to return Ribbentrop's visit to Moscow, according to the French radio. Count Ciano, the Italian Foreign Minister, is expected to visit Budapest in April or May,56 words
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282 1940-01-10 3 REPORTS from many quarters agree that in the Finns' successful action near Souamassalmi, in which the 44th Russian division was completely routed, about 6,000 men were killed and more than 1,000 captured. The remnants of the retreating 44th Red division, which was completely put282 words
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Article126 1940-01-10 3 MR. Leslie Hore-Belisha visited Buckingham Palace yesterday upon the King's return from Sandringham and surrendered his seals of office. He remained with the King for half an hour. His successor as Secretary for War. Mr. Oliver Stanley, is not likely to be well enough to takeReuter - 126 words
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423 1940-01-10 3 German Planes Try To Bomb Steamers London, Jan. 9. GERMAN bombers attacked shipping off the east coast yesterday. Five ships in all were attacked— two off the east coast of Scotland and two further south. The planes approached under cover cf the mist and dropped bombs after they had openedReuter - 423 words
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60 1940-01-10 3 Copenhagen, Jan. 9. ACCORDING to the Berlin corres- pondent of the National Tidende. a new decree lorbids all Jews in occupied Poland to appear on the streets j between the hours of 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., thus imposing a daylight curfew. i Another60 words
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75 1940-01-10 3 THE states of the Balkan entente Rumania, Turkey, Greece and Yugo- slavia are to hold another of their regular meetings at the be*inntaf of next month. It is officially announced, says Reuter, that they will me*t if Belgrade on Feb. 2, 3, and 4.Reuter - 75 words
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Article339 1940-01-10 3 London, Jan. f. THE following *re to-day's closing middle quotations: Shares are of £1 denomination unless otherwise stated: Uon Loan 5% HHf-04. 109"* -fV* tMudlna Loan 4% 1960-90 109-4 —V» War Loan 3tt% 96^ H Com Union Assce Unite 6^ Prudential Assce *A 23^ Royal Assce areatExchange Telegraph - 339 words
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Article181 1940-01-10 3 i From Our Own Correspondent) London. Jan. i. fOMMODITY and Exchange martets closed as follows with previous quotation* in parenthesis:— RUBBER Firmer. I Spot: 11 13 lGd 11-«d (11 11 16d il\<f> i Feb-Mar. llfcd 11-»d Ul 11 I6d ll\d> Apr-June U\d ll T »d (ll^d lH181 words
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Advertisement103 1940-01-10 3 Wfl LOAF will convince you that I we bake very good bread vin also convince you that it is time to change to 'ROYAL j.vKSRY" bread. l"*enty different varieties baked fresh dally ■J ac yours for the asking. Crisp French Loaves and nourishing 3rown Bread. Sandwich Loaves and Dinner Rolls—103 words
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Advertisement81 1940-01-10 3 TRUSSES and ABDOMINAL BELTS any size from STOCK MEDICAL HALL LTD. 3, Battery Road. to-day" OFFICE MEyU^^^^ PHONE I 3- 15 615 I 3400 'iijmmmm^^m^^r 9<15 IS THE DICTATOR DEAD? SEE J& AKIM TAMIROFF "THE MAGNIFICENT FRAUD" A TREMENDOUSLY EXCITING STORY OF THE DANGERS AND ROMANCE SURROUNDING A DICTATOR ALWAYS81 words
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Article, Illustration628 1940-01-10 4 The WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 10, 1940. Relief Fund Policy R/IR. Tan Kali Kee's speech at IYI the meeting of the China Relief Fund Committee and allied organizations should help to correct any misapprehensions which may have gained currency since the expulsion of Mr. Hau Say Hoan, a member of the committee.628 words
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Article, Illustration1220 1940-01-10 4 WALTER DURANTY - WALTER DURANTY \By Stockholm, ET ME describe one of the oldest, most touching and most beautiful festivals in Sweden's ancient history. It is "Lucia Day" which is now connected with the name of St. Lucia— as Christianity has captured so much of pagan symbolism —but1,220 words
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Article59 1940-01-10 4 BRITAIN-U.S. SERVICE SOO N THE British O poration i-; sendtnf expert to the United BtaU and Newfoundland In the opening cl j transervice in June from Bri: The service v.;ll be maii.i year by giant flying- boats tnd machines will be subftitub A weekly service Irom bv)i! be operated, butBritish Wireless - 59 words
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Article80 1940-01-10 4 I omi'tn i AU'RTHER example o! mod war-time imMoUmm i has justified is contained in M ment that some of the ptk rfc Victoria and Albert MMeM opened to the public. The library of the HWM to readers since Nov. 13. Whilof the most of theBritish Wireless - 80 words
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Article27 1940-01-10 4 Johannesburg I THE Transvaal gold proi. 1939 reached an all time the value being comput £95 000.000. an increase £10.(KtOf>00 on 1958. ReuterReuter - 27 words
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Advertisement350 1940-01-10 4 —/0 A// 1' J\ WHEN NEEDING SUPPLIES OF THE r>^ £jllftf*l i/ r l/tjfffr ///Ml "YnCLot&AsO CATHAY BEAUTY SALON Latest Equipments New operators Air Conditioned "Let George Do It" Phone 3402= L. Estelle Cowan Specialists in EUGENE Permanent Waving Hair-reconditioning MAISON PERM Ladies Hairdressers, 79. Stamford Koad. Phone: Jt'>lo. Models350 words
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Advertisement10 1940-01-10 4 FINEST CHINESE JADE 18. BATTERY ROAD. FIRST FLOOR PHONE 7143.10 words
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Article, Illustration418 1940-01-10 5 Feeling The Pinch Of British Blockade WONT BELONG NOW HKST-HAM) picture of the oppression of Czecho.h.Mikia's non-Nazi population after the German occupation tf the country was given to a Free Press reporter estcrdaj by the former managing director of three of t jmnlovakia's418 words
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Article109 1940-01-10 5 ROBIN Ayimer Elliott, ihe 23-year-old European who is charged withj housebreaking by entering the Mercantile Bank building on Dec. 27 with the intention of committing an oijence, appeared before Mr. J. L. McFall in the Criminal District Court again yesterday. Elliott claimed trial to the109 words
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Article83 1940-01-10 5 TWO men who were charged with robbing another of $50 cash in Orchard Road on Christmas Eve, by holding their victim by the throat and taking money from his shirt pocket, were ahowed $250 bail in the Singapore district court yesterday after they had claimed83 words
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376 1940-01-10 5 THE shoriage of rice in Japan has resulted in increased purchases in Thailand, according to a Bangkok report. On? Bangkok newspaper, the Vara>ab. reports that nceotialions are proceeding between the Thai Department of Commerce and the Japanese Government, with a view to exchanging exports376 words
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507 1940-01-10 5 MALAYS AND THE RACIAL LAWS OF GERMANY IN the first or the broadcast talks i x in Malay on the war, from the I 8.M.8.C. station, Singapore, Haji Abdul Rahim Kajai. editor cf the Malay newspaper "Utusan Melayu," referred to the position of507 words
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Article55 1940-01-10 5 A YOUNG MAN, A. G. Valberg, was yesterday fined $2 in the Singapore Traffic District Court when he pleaded guilty to a charge of failing to obey the lawful order of a police constable regulating traffic at Jalan Besar on Nov. 21. Valberg in mitigation said that55 words
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Article52 1940-01-10 5 /COLUMBIA'S latest production, V* ♦•Romance of the Redwoods," adapted to the screen from a Jack London story, had its premiere at the Pavilion last night. Charles Bickford and Jean Parker are well up to standard in this film, which is set amid the scenic grandeur of the52 words
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262 1940-01-10 5 Learning Radio Servicing After Office GOVERNMENT TO OPEN COURSE A NEW evening class in radio-ser- vicing, which may be attended after office hours, is being introduced at Raffles Institution and will begin on Wednesday, Jan. 17, at 5.30 p.m. at the school. The class will be taught by Mr. R.262 words
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Article356 1940-01-10 5 Standard Weight Bread THE weight of bread loaves sold in Singapore has been standardised as a result of negotiations between the bakers and the Food Control Department. Maximum prices l^r the various weights were announced in the Gazette last night. The standardisation ol loai weights is considered to b<? a356 words
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Article33 1940-01-10 5 Before the HtKiourable Mr. Justice Manning in Court No. 2 at 10.30 a.m. Originating Summons No 129/1939. Before the Registrar at 10.30 am [Taxation in Petition No. 331,39.33 words
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Article631 1940-01-10 5 ORANG2 Finn telah dapat lagi satu kemrnangan pang besar rii-atas orang2 Russian di-medan tengah negeri Finland, ia- itu hampir2 habis binasa oleh mereka kesej mua-nya sa-kali satu pasokan besar tantera I Russian yang mcngandongi 15,000 orang. I Saribu orang daripada tantera itu dapat ditavvan, dan beberapa banyak631 words
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240 1940-01-10 5 Man Who Stole Medals From A Major CHASED BY THE COOK BOY' A STO RY ■MMr J I) Wvalis cook was awakened bv creeping Z l l Chr T™ s morni and how he ian out with a torch and saw a man combing onto the rool of the ho™240 words
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330 1940-01-10 5 Soldier Found Dead Outside Canteen £VIDENCE as to how a private of the Argyll and Sutherland Hiffh- "uucit uempsey, met his I e a i h On New Year s Eve was un- folded at a Coroners inquest in Singapore yesterday. 1 The Coroner, Mr. W. G. Porter, p« poncd330 words
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Advertisement29 1940-01-10 5 FOR CONVENIENCE! DINE at the CAPITOL RESTAURANT Phone 4906) or After the Show CHAMPAGNE IS CHEAP Perrier Extra Dry I Vintage 1928 wholesale m;> INCLUDING DUTY H. BOLTER CO.29 words
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Advertisement74 1940-01-10 5 The DYNOHUB A REVOLUTION fIN CYCLE LIGHTING Absolutely Weatherproof $15.00 COMPLETE WITH LAMP I THE PATENT DYNOHUB (12 cr 8 vult.) is completely revolutionary In design. It provides electric lighting from dynamo mounted in the front hub It consists of the usual cycle hub with the addition of a drum74 words
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548 1940-01-10 6 Investigation Powers Defence Law AMENDMENTS GAZETTED AMENDMENTS to the Defence Regulations published in A a Government Gazette Extraordinary yesterday give additional powers of investigation to the police. Authority is also given for the taking of fingerprints of persons in custody who are suspected of committing a war oftence. It is548 words
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Article94 1940-01-10 6 SINGAPORE MUNICIPALITY. e i Claims For Refund Of Assessment On Vacant Houses. Notice is hereby given that claims for refund of assessment on vacant houses within Municipal Limits for the period from July 1, to Dec. 31. 1939, must be sent in on or before Jan. 31, 1940. Applications for94 words
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Article163 1940-01-10 6 (From Our Own Correspondent; Muar. SEVERAL CHANGES in medical and dental appointments, due to leave and transfers, are taking place at Muar. Dr. (.Mrs.) Xllo, Dental Surgeon, Muar, has gone to Johorc Bahru on transfer and Miss S. Maschoieff, of Johore Bahru. has arrived In MXiar163 words
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Advertisement355 1940-01-10 6 CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS DOMESTIC OCCURRENCES ENGAGEMENT. The engagement is announced between Lieutenant Ralph Saint Clairj Sproul Bolton, Royal Navy, elder son of Captain d'Arcy and the late Mrs. Sproul Bolton of London, and Meile. Ariane Philippe, daughter of the late M and Mme Louis Philippe of Paris. TENDERS SINGAPORE MUNICIPALITY Tenders.355 words
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Advertisement396 1940-01-10 6 Daily Share Report ISSUED BY FRASER CO. AT CLOSE OF BUSINESS YESTERDAY TIN SHARES were a better market to-daj following the better tendency in the price of the metal in London and the risi in the local price to $126, up Hon? Fatts were bid for at the outset a396 words
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Advertisement625 1940-01-10 6 K^^J mB&^A 10 El'ltOrt iM AMEKICA \l\ FENAN«. COLOMBO, BOMBAY, SUEZ. POET SAIO. ALK\AMilii\ N\n h WMM mm W OENOA. MARSEILLES AN.T NEW YORK Sails S'pore Penang Arrhc; t PRESIDENT POLIC Feb 4 Feb 6 Mar 17 PRESIDENT GARFIELD Feb. 27 Feb 29 Apr TO NEW FORK AND BOSTON VIA625 words
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Advertisement355 1940-01-10 7 p.&O. and BRITISH INDIA LINES •INCORPORATED IN ENGLAND) P. O. S. N. CO'S SAILINGS. Owing to the Company's inability to publish the pal departure dates of its steamers intending nereis are courteously requested to enquire at the IV Q S.N. COMPANY'S Office to ascertain the I approximate dates of departure.355 words
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Advertisement317 1940-01-10 7 MANSFIELD CO., LTD. OCEAN eUILOOIO. COLLYER QUAY. SINGAPORE TEL SISI CHARTERED BANK BUILDINO PENANG TEL i \*>* BLUE FUNNEL LINE. Frequent Sailings to United Kingdom and United States ot America. Dates are not guaranteed, all cargo bookings subject to Conference War Clauses. WKSTKRN AUSTRALIA THE SHORTEST SEA ROUTE AT THE317 words
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805 1940-01-10 8 Services And Civilians Draw 1-1 THRILLING HOCKEY ON THE PADANG 0 CAST and thrilling hockey was served up on the S.C.C. padan? yesterday when the Singapore Civilians and the Combined Service* drew one all in the season's return match. In the first i?ame the Civilians won decisively. They would have805 words
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Article616 1940-01-10 8 i Continued from Pa c t) Uiat pur.jose we are devoting more and mortal our manpower to the production of armament. "That must mean That there is less and less of our manpower available to produce civilian goods. You may ?ay to me 'But616 words
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Article48 1940-01-10 8 A NUMBER of Singapore Chinese barbers, male and female, have sent 12 demands to their employers fcr increased wages and better working conditions Ic is threatened that if they receive no satisiactory reply, approximately 2,000 will go on strike to-day. This action would affect some 300 barber shops.48 words
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Article547 1940-01-10 8 M. Van Breukelen Heads Trainers ONCE again trainer M. van Breukelen has finished up best among the trainers list. He has saddled 11 winners, seven seconds and nine thirds during the l'ourday I'cnang Christmas-New Year meeting, which was concluded on Wednesday. Second best in the list is547 words
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Article68 1940-01-10 8 AT a meeting of the soccer section of the Singapore Cricket Club held at the club yesterday, C. C. Webster and F. Hutchinson were re-elected captain and vice-captain for the year. It was decided to hold a six-a-side j competition at the beginning of the j I68 words
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Article, Illustration28 1940-01-10 8 picture. A CRICKET CUB PLAYER depries an R.A.M.C player of posse vvom in Mondays hockey match on the p danp which the S.C .< won mrec nil- Free PressFree Press - 28 words
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498 1940-01-10 8 Devonshires Beat Mayflower's Second Strin g Three-Two IN ONE of the best matches seen here I this season the Devonshire Bad- minton Party narrowly defeated the Mayflower Badminton Party's "B" team by three games to two in the local inttT-olub badminton championships played on Monday night at the Clerical n498 words
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229 1940-01-10 8 A PTBR scoring first, St. Andrew's Old Boys failed to I maintain their lead and went down to the tune of three points (a try) to five (a goal) to the Loyal Regiment rugger team in a keen game at Farrer Park yesterday229 words
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187 1940-01-10 8 THE S.C.C. seven-a-s;de rugger luurnament will start on Monday, and below will be found the draw for matches to be played on Monday. Tuts- j day, Wednesday and Thursday next I week. With the exception of the final, all games will be cf seven minutes187 words
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Article279 1940-01-10 8 R.A.F. BOMBER PILOTS DIFFICULTIES London, j..,, <, IT was disclosed on Mot 1 the R.A.F. lighter c i pilots have brought down half the German raider by them. Although all German machine crashed sea. examination of thai been of great value to the ment experts whoReuter - 279 words
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Article27 1940-01-10 8 IN a rugby match played at yesterday, the S.C.R.C .SR.C by 25 points to nil. Tin points v I I a c'ron p il nd a goal.27 words
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