The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 14 February 1940
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Title Section17 1940-02-14 1 The Singapore Free Press AND DAILY NEWS NO. 16,010. ESTD. 1835 WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 14, IC4I 5 CENTS.17 words
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Article, Illustration428 1940-02-14 1 Heavy Toll In Karelian Isthmus Offensive 12TH DAY OF ATTACK ON MANNERHEIM LINE JHE Russians are estimated to be losing about 3,000 men daily m their offensive in the Karelian isthmus, according to reports received in Stockholm, reports Reuter. bmce the offensive began about428 words
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Article136 1940-02-14 1 LA TVIAN PRESIDENT'S WARNING «0 Must Be Ready" Ki*a, Feb. 13. Ml/- to perish the W -hat everything will the best," declared •esident and Prime Latvia, broadcasting 1940 would be a ational .efence rv day and when the i tt least one man have to don have his equipment -JReuter - 136 words
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Article66 1940-02-14 1 Jerusalem, Feb. 13. f second Australian 1 force were to-day beginrteir specified areas ports Reuter. B Freyberg. who com- forces, has sent a of the Admiralty. you on this historic all ranks of the New fjree to the gallant .'or protecting us on replied: 'The -'iid66 words
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Article90 1940-02-14 1 V»_>hmgton. Feb. 13. Hull expressed the Py_rt__ents liisapproval or •tion to invoke the neu- *< in the undeclared war kp-a ;nd China, accord■Cto Saamtti Pittman, who told representatives to-day that I reign Relations Com__2_*_ Uid probab, y consider Mr. 4 Huil s opinion as also rel:, < theReuter - 90 words
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Article204 1940-02-14 1 SWEDEN'S NORTHERN BASTION 70,000 Men In "Boden Line" Sweden, Feb. U. "THE northern line of fortifications against the Russian threat to central and western Scandinavia— the "Boden Line"— ls now in the highest state of efficiency and preparedness, learns the Daily Telegraph's Stockholm correspondent. The central Boden fort, constructed betweenReuter - 204 words
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43 1940-02-14 1 Washington, Feb. 13. PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT to-day signed a bill appropriating $252,000,000 (about £63.000.000) for national defence and enforcement of the United States neutrality -policy. The money becomes immediately available for expenditure before the end of June next.- ReuterReuter - 43 words
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108 1940-02-14 1 Nazi Troop Moves In Bohemia Moravia Paris, Feb. 13. TTRERE IS CONSIDERABLE activity among the German military authorities in Prague, states the Havas correspondent in a despatch from the German frontier. He adds that there are new movements of troops in Bohemia and Moravia towards Slovakia. Hospitals in these regionsReuter - 108 words
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153 1940-02-14 1 London, Feb. 13. THE Admiralty states that three British and three neutral merchant ships were sunk by enemy action last week. The British losses totalled 19,585 tons and in addition, the 224-ton fishing trawler Teresa Boyle, which was sunk in a German air raidReuter - 153 words
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440 1940-02-14 1 Swedish Ship Torpedoed In Dark No Warning MORE NEUTRALS SUNK THE Swedish steamer Orania, of 1,854 tons, was torpedoed on Sunday night without warning in total darkness and sank within three minutes, says a Reuter message from London. A British warship rescued 10 survivors in the North Sea. The crewReuter - 440 words
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169 1940-02-14 1 Mystery Of A Scuttled Nazi Freighter 'THE crew of yet another German ship, the Woerman Line freighter Wakama, 3.771 tons, have scuttled their vessel to escape capture. Several British warships, including H.M.S. Hawkins, were near the position where the Wakama, which comes from Hamburg, was scuttled. This message comes from169 words
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Article149 1940-02-14 1 HOW NAZIS WREAK VENGEANCE 34 Polish Lives For One German Amsterdam, Feb. 13. HOW GERMAN troops have avenged themselves on the Polish population was told by a Nazi officer' who recently arrived here. First, he said, when a German soldier was killed or disappeared ln the occupied zone, they shotReuter - 149 words
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192 1940-02-14 1 Alleged Nazi Bid To Steal Turkish Submarine London, Feb. 12. TTHE TURKISH Government is report ed to have thwarted a braz^, German attempt to steal a Turk's* submarine, states The Times' Bilkan correspondent. Last week-end marines occupied pr.rt of the shipyards in Golden Horn, where Krupps were assembling two submarinesReuter - 192 words
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61 1940-02-14 1 London, Feb. 13. AN attempt to blow up the Rumanian fortifications on the Danube was frustrated by the Rumanian guards, stated the French radio in the Polish news bulletin to-day. The would-be perpetrator, it was added, was shot. The papers found on him seemReuter - 61 words
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Advertisement61 1940-02-14 1 DRESS-MAIONG problem I t C HOTIRMALL'S „her« M% le csn be copie- by Mi \NCHAI M AST-R TAILORS x ,-r JON GUARANTEED... hiGH STREET TONIGHT Cocktail Dance 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. DINNER DANCE (•^formal) 9.45 to midnight NO ADMISSION CHARGE BIG CHARITY SHOW— MAR. 28, 29 30. fi GAIETIES61 words
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Advertisement92 1940-02-14 1 JUST RECEIVED NOVELTY EMBOSSED STYLES IN LADIES' LEATHER HAND-BAGS VISIT EARLY AND MAKE YOUR SELECTION CHOTIRMALL'S 41^3, HIGH STREET SEAVIEW M HOTEL TONIGHT THURSDAY, FRIDAY 6* SATURDAY SPECIAL DINNER DANCE DINNER $3.- TO-NIGHT DANCE INFORMAL SATURDAY EXTENSION TO 1 A- M. TO-DAY IS CURRY TIFFIN DAY AT THE ADELPHI THE92 words
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Article204 1940-02-14 2 BUT R.A.F. PLANES FLY OVER GERMANY London. Feb. I_. ANEW cold wave is sweeping Over Europe. Holland is experiencing the coldest winter in her history and ictbreakers are rna_lng frantic efforts to break down ice barriers on the River Waal. Houses ln dangerous positions haveReuter - 204 words
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156 1940-02-14 2 Prorn Our Own Correspondent' Muar. Feb. 10. A PRELIMINARY inquiry into a argC Of causing grievous hurt to oiah preferred against Marutha.nutth'.i was heard by Tuan Sheikh Abu He__— T bin Yah ya at the Muar COfHTt. At its conclusion Maruthamuttiiu was committed for trial156 words
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118 1940-02-14 2 GOOD CHARLIE CHAN THRILLER NEWS MURDEK BY A MAGICIAN, who mvstines the police but not the famed detective, Charlie Chan, is the story of "Charlie Chan at Treasure Island,' a Fox film at the Cathay. This picture has a new angle on crime detection, set against the background ot the118 words
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43 1940-02-14 2 'THE King has sent to the Emperor 1 of Japan a telegram of good wishes for health and happiness and the prosperity of his country. Japan is celebrating the 2.600th anniversary of the foundation of the Japanese Empire.43 words
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Article96 1940-02-14 2 From Our Own Correspondent) Penang, Feb. L_E JOO CHOON, a young ruVoer tapper of Jin Hong Estates, Sr.ngpi Acheh, Nebong Tebal, who has b-en on trial at the Assizes for two days on a charge of murdering a fellow 30--per's wife, was found guilty96 words
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Article60 1940-02-14 2 "THREE CHINESE were struck by I lightning while sheltering under a tree in Kim Yam Road during a shower yesterday afternoon. They were taken to hospital by ambulance, but one died on the way. Another was unconscious, with bruises on his back, and the third60 words
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Article56 1940-02-14 2 THE GOVERNOR, Sir Shenton Thomas, and Lady Thomas, accompanied by the Private Secretary and the Aide -de -Camp, will leave Singapore by train on Saturday evening, on a visit to Kuala Lumpur. His Excellency will leave Kuala Lumpur by train on Saturday evening, Feb. 24,56 words
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Article49 1940-02-14 2 THE Food Control (Amendment) Ordinance, 1940, which was passed at Monday's meeting of the Legislative Council was, brought into force last night by publication ln the Gazette. This gives a wider range of articles of food liable to control and include, animals, birds, reptiles, fish and eggs.49 words
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380 1940-02-14 2 Alleged To Have Received It From Customers FIRST SUMMONS OF ITS KIND UNDER CORRUPTION LAW A SUMMONS case stated by the prosecution to be the first of its kind under the Prevention of Corruption Ordinance of 1937, was heard in the Singapore criminal district court380 words
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Article302 1940-02-14 2 London, Feb. 13. The following are to-days closing middle quotations: Shares are of £1 denomination mM la_ otherwise stated: The above are dealers' middle prices; brokers' margins, brokerage and stamp duty are not included— Exchange Telegraph. Con. Loan 5% 1944-64.... 111 1 Funding Loan 4% 1960-90 ms302 words
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Article159 1940-02-14 2 COMMODITIES EXCHANGES From Our Own Correspondent) London, Fe_. 13. COMMODITY and Exchange markets closed as tallows with previous quotations tn parenthesis:— RUBBER: Easier. Spot 12T„d 12 15 16d U2 7 gd 13d) March 12 13j16d 12 15'16d U2 7 8 d 13d) Apr.-May 11 15'16d 12 l|l6d (12d 12^) H3;i6d159 words
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Article100 1940-02-14 2 T*HF. spirit of the Entente lives in 1 the Far East as well as in Europe* as is shown by a copy of the Salmon newspaper Le Populaire U'lndochine) which has just arrived in Singapore. This paper contains two pages of editorial and pictorial matter100 words
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272 1940-02-14 2 Local Attempt To Cultivate Tung Oil HIGHLANDS FAILURE A N informative article on Tung Oil J\ on Cameron Highlands," by Mr. C. D. V. Georgi, Chief Research Officer, and Mr. H. K. Ashby, Agricultural Officer, Cameron Highlands, appears in the latest issue of the Malayan Agricultural Journal. An editorial on272 words
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Article175 1940-02-14 2 Programme of drills for ftftt Singapore Volunteer Corps up to and for week ending Feb. 18. To-day 1715 hrs.. Headquarters, S.R.A. (v). Cadre Course; 1715 hrs., Headquarters, "G" Coy, Drawing Equipment. THURSDAY: 1715 hrs.. Headquarters, S. V. P. S., Section Training: 1715 hrs.. Headquarters, Officers, W.Os.175 words
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Article41 1940-02-14 2 <FTom Our Own Correspondent) Johore Bahru, Feb. 13. THE death occurred yesterday of Mr. Seah Kim Chong, head cashier of the Hongkong and Shanghai Bank in Johore Bahru for several years, and the funeral took place to-day.41 words
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Advertisement82 1940-02-14 2 The Year's Most Thrilling Mystery Drama! 6.i5 9.15 p.m! ALHAMBRA WAS HE MAN OR MONSTER: This Killer who returned From The Grave to orey or, The Living vßPJ^\3__Hi__f^ I mM&meeemmm* _,___m _§_a__ ._H ______^"%"''^'''-'^________C_ "•""•■x-TJ ms^^f' *ft^»™_ EPUft— Rß_ S Mm Wis *9&3s£_> -mh Mm Utol lya Lya p_._._ by82 words
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Advertisement238 1940-02-14 2 Glands Made Young -Vigour Renewed Without Operation If you feel old before your time or suffer from nerve, brain and physical weakness, you will find new happiness and health in an American medical discovery which restores youthful vigour and vitality quicker than gland operations. It is a simple home treatment238 words
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Advertisement331 1940-02-14 2 EVERY RECORD FOR SCREEN oF"st7^ SMASHED TO PIECES! E 31 SHOWS in 6 DAVs STILL GOING STRONG*. and SEE IT TO-DAY WITHOUttj IL! 1 AT MALAYA S U^T 3.15 6.15 AND FINEST -CARrK 9.15 AIR-CONDITIONED n i« THEATRE Ift. BIG THEATRE with J|| E CAPITOI the BIG PICTURES 2_____LlVUL _B__r_fi_sw331 words
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Article, Illustration908 1940-02-14 3 EVIDENCE OF INDISSOLUBLE UNITY OF EMPIRE Arrival Of Anzacs In Middle East Welcomed Twi? i c London, Feb. 13. HE arrival at Suez after a 10,000-mile voyage of a ™Ji A C ir trans P° rt carrying two formidable reinforce- /il ,ed arm^i he New Z^land Expeditionary -ore* and theReuter - 908 words
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157 1940-02-14 3 Allied Warning To Germany Soviet __ftSOVIET THREAT N T 0 SMALL NATIONS •he Middle East of said New Zealand 1 s again focussed inii i and has led ask v:hy the Allies forces there. are suggested by the In. out that the tui a sort of Jugular ptre and there157 words
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Article43 1940-02-14 3 shanghai. Feb. 13. I ite. political n „im this morning _d Mr. Huang Tze- rmer chief of the of the Publ'c indei the Chinese S ..nghai. raded the home of French concession Bred four shots a heated argument ReuterReuter - 43 words
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Article47 1940-02-14 3 shanghai. Feb. 13. 7 wel China news 1 .a: although no n fixed for the wer Yangtze, it is ■ill be reopened to lb Kit Mar. 1. lor the delay is due to :e min°s in the Yang- ittng Chinese tr:ops. ReuterReuter - 47 words
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Article67 1940-02-14 3 Kantara. Suez Canal. Feb. 1.: SONGS of the last war echoed acioss the desert as transports carrying "Aussies*- crept througl the darkness up the Suez Cana; Ij st night. The decks resounded with th* -r.imp of troops takhv, up disembarkation stations. Mt hough it wasReuter - 67 words
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77 1940-02-14 3 Moscow Distrust Of Welles Mission HTHE TRUD, organ for the Soviet trade unions, compares the proposed visit of Mr. Sumner Welles, U.S. Assistant Secretary of State, to Europe, with that of Colonel House in 1916. Colonel House, declares the paper, disguised the real aims of the United States, "which wasReuter - 77 words
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Article87 1940-02-14 3 Chungking, Feb. 13. IT IS officially announced that the Chinese forces have recaptured the important town of Pingyang, northeast of Nanning. in south Kwangsi. The Chinese on Sunday launched a strong attack on the Japanese forces holding the town. After an all day battle, the ChineseReuter - 87 words
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109 1940-02-14 3 Washington, Feb. IX A SHARP DECLINE in exports of high ii. grade aviation spirit in the i_st quarter of 1939 and abrupt stoppage of supplies to Russia at the beginning of December are revealed in the latest Azures issued by the United Stages DepartmentsReuter - 109 words
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81 1940-02-14 3 •piE BRITISH BLOCKADE and the blow it has dealt to German foreign trade sre, says the New York Times Berlin coi respondent, the fundamental reason lor the increasingly acu-e shortage of supplies in Germany. War rations, says the correspondent, are sufficient to avert starvation, butBritish Wireless - 81 words
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368 1940-02-14 3 London, Feb. 13. INDICATIONS are growing that the need is being increasingly felt in Germany to justify to the German people the indiscriminate sinking of neutral shipping of which 342,357 tons have now fallen victim to Nazi mines and submarines. While Goebbels' propaganda368 words
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Article132 1940-02-14 3 Revolution Was Planned In Sweden "ALL MEANS TOWARD COMMUNIST GOAL" London, Feb. 13. DLANS for a revolution in Sweden in which "all means would be permissible so long as they lead to the Communist goal" have been discovered at Gothenburg, following the raids on the command centres, according to the132 words
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70 1940-02-14 3 London, Feb. 13. jMR. Malcolm MacDonald, the Secre--1?I tary of State for the Colonies, has accepted on behalf of the Br tish Government the sum of £20.000 which the Legislature of the Bahamas has given as a donation tjwards Imperial defence. The Governor hasReuter - 70 words
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Article36 1940-02-14 3 Rome, Feb. 13. IT is understood that the National Defence Council has decided that until May. the international situation lays upon Itay an obligation for accumulating for national purnoses the yield of her factory labour.- ReuterReuter - 36 words
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Article164 1940-02-14 3 PROGRESS TOWARD NEW REGIME CLAIMED Shanghai, Feb. 13. REPRESENTATIVES of the socalled Orthodox Kuomintang and various non-Kuomintang political leaders and non-party national leaders met here yesterday and unanimously approved the decisions reached at the recent Tsingtao conference in connection with the establishment of a new centralReuter - 164 words
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125 1940-02-14 3 T„_ Shanghai, Fell. IX HE first ofnc al admission that an agreement on the thorny extrasettlement roads question had been reached between the Shanghai Municipal Council and the Japanese-foster-ed Shanghai special municipality was made yesterday evening by Mr Godfrey Phiil ps, secretary to the Commis-sioner-General125 words
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Article34 1940-02-14 3 Peiping, Feb. I*. IT is learned that the Peipir^-Han-kow railway had been interrunted since Feb. 6 as a result of Chinese guerilla activity. Trains are w l f as Paotingfu ReuterReuter - 34 words
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Advertisement118 1940-02-14 3 a_________^____l B mmmja^smmmwmm I ■^v B fl B >>^^i^M Vl v Bn____E_____W^K ■•■•^^'llsSsi B jggj^jjji^^*i^^^ mw*mmmwW^^jLje?^ mW 4 n^f 4 mmt^mte Jfl B_>.^k_ i ■c p| H^ Bb J™ F 7^ 4 _k.lß^. _"4u9 *2iß-^ tyKMB9i-Br jp** *j _BB___C^^ Ta\ vl 1/ *T *1 1 ibW m* s *-___>_■ W~118 words
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Advertisement162 1940-02-14 3 DOGS DOGS DOGS "CASTRIQUE" is the World's Wonder Remedy for Worms Poor Condition Unhealthy Coat Loss of Energy etc. Medical Kail Ltd. BOX f^WS^MmTTJI^R TO-DAY I MalayajMojt Modern 3.15 PHONE iM^^^-j^'NggA 1 WHERE EVERYBODY GOES I SEE THIS TO-DAY! CHARLIE CHAN at h.s best Pv*i \r At th VVar^' fair162 words
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641 1940-02-14 4 The Singapore Free Press WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 1940. War Effort IT is scarcely necessary to 1 emphasize that the circumstances of the present European war are different from those of 1914-18, but some who talk airily about what Malaya should be doing at the present time seem to forget that641 words
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Article, Illustration1471 1940-02-14 4 London In Wartime Is Just The Same! A Letter From England r rom Our Own Corresponden London, Jan. 31. A DAY or two ago I had occasion to await the arrival of a train at one of our big London stations. But for the military police in their khaki uniforms1,471 words
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Article45 1940-02-14 4 fat rE Fortnigh- on Mor.dav. a most lntere--: The next meeti: on Feb. 2« wh«r, eeeem emM to a plnoapt meet at the utuaJ t_n«* a* A Wednesday e< Malay is being torn.- r "^i soon as U>ere art" class be gff_B I45 words
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Article12 1940-02-14 4 MRS HEPPLE wi the S___n V ___t_f«*s"_l2_l»» ,M goon Roml.12 words
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Advertisement429 1940-02-14 4 Km KmM'H mm '^A^ \Mp _I_CRLD BECK'S "vr)<_o_y-o r Specialists ln EUGENE Permanent Waving Hair-reconditioning MAISON PERM *S_9-_ Hali-iesseis, 79. SUmtord Phone: 461 0. HB____-_-_-____-_i-_-__--_--____--A--__B___--_--_^ m %mmmmmmmmm^m%mma^aamammm-mmmmmm^ m mm^mwmmm^ _r SITUATION WANTED BY EXPERT LADIES HAIRDRESSER j PROFESSOR SO Years' Experience in Europe and America Write to Mr. H. ANDRE429 words
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Advertisement13 1940-02-14 4 LINEN HANDKERCHIEF NEW STOCK JUST RECEIVEI 18. BATTERY ROAD. FIRST FLOOR PHONE 714313 words
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737 1940-02-14 5 "Rival To Other Hill Stations In East" SOCIETY CHAIRMAN ON THE YEAR'S IMPROVEMENTS .THr ameron Highlands, as a health resort, has 1 tmm t to <ta>\ and as such is one of the finest j^t, to the Governments of Malaya. It has become \een rival737 words
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Article189 1940-02-14 5 HOW the anti-Nazi "underground" opposition operates on the German home front, the ceaseless and frantic efforts of the dread Gestapo to discover its constantly changing ba«es of operations, and the barbarous punishments inflicted on those of its members who are captured while operating illegal printing and189 words
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Article84 1940-02-14 5 From Our Own Correspondent* Johore Bahru, Feb. 13. RAJA SULAIMAN, the coroner, today returned an open verdict at an inquest on a Tamil, Uthrapathi, who was found dead on the railway line near Kuiai on the night of Dec. Dr Luther, the pathologist, said that84 words
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39 1940-02-14 5 ]T is officially stated that for- series of the current Straits Settlements $5 note (Bradbury, Wilkinson and Co. issue) are in circulation. The forgeries so far discovered bear the prefix B-3 or B-S.39 words
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Article538 1940-02-14 5 DERSISTENT rumours of increased 1 taxation have so far proved unfounded though it seems obvious that something will come soon; opinion is almost unanimous that we are willing to meet it but the form of collection is arousing some concern and controversy." states Fraser and Company's538 words
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298 1940-02-14 5 FIRST OF KIND IN MALAYA ANE oi the first signs of the mate- realization of a general expansion programme among Singapore Chinese vernacular schools will be the $25,000 science block for the Singapore Chinese High School at Bukit Timah, which is expected to be298 words
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Article76 1940-02-14 5 Before the Honourable Mr. Justice Pediow in Court No. 3 at li _.m.: Assizes:— Rex vs. Ng Beng Hock, Tan Ah Tee and Chiu Kang Hoe. Before the Honourable Mr. Justice Manning in Court No. 2 at 10 a.n_ S,. Chambers No. 345 in Suit 106876 words
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Article38 1940-02-14 5 'From Our Own Correspondent) Penang, Feb. 13. AT the meeting of the Penang Muni- cipal Commissioners to-day Mr. C. W. A. Sennett, the new deputv president, was welcomed by Mr. H. H. Abdoolcader.38 words
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391 1940-02-14 5 A STATEMENT that she had attempted to commit suicide because she was broken-hearted and had no means of livelihood was made by Pauline Chew, a dance hall hostess, when she gave evidence in the Singapore second court yesterday ln a private summons against a391 words
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670 1940-02-14 5 Wife Cites Husband's "Signed Confession WORKED IN SAME STORE WITH CO-RESPONDENT I ETTERS admitting adultery alleged to have been wriiUn by the respondent and the co-respondent were produced in evidence in a suit for divorce which was heard before Mr. Justice a'Beckett Terrell in the High Court yesterda}. The petitioner,670 words
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Article177 1940-02-14 5 lI7HAT was described ;_s com} n machinery for counterfeiting wa; produced in the Singapore third court yesterday at a preliminary inquiry charges of making counterieit cotni against Soon It leek and Teh Peel. ChoDn. Detective-Inspector L. R. Prynn. wh is in charge of the case, stated that177 words
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93 1940-02-14 5 PLEADING guilty to posse.ising _S tahils of opium in a motor sampan in the Outer Roads on Monday morning, Pocn Wee, was allowed bail of $1,000 in the Singapore criminal cii>ttict court yester__y. I ..< was deierred a wee!:. The prosecuting officer, Mr. Lim93 words
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Article81 1940-02-14 5 TWO sister ships, 16,500- ton iui.ur.* liners of the N.Y.K. shipping are rapidly nearing completion ba Japan. They are the Nitta Maru and Yawata Maru. The former ship is expected to be completed nest month and is to sai. on her maiden voyage from .okoham: to America81 words
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Article27 1940-02-14 5 THE Java Pacific Line vessel r fontein is expected from Calcutta to-day. She will sail from Singapore on Friday bound for the Pacific Coa^ <■« North America.27 words
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Advertisement25 1940-02-14 5 FOR CONVENIENCE! DINE at the CAPITOL RESTAURANT (Phone 4906) More o. After the Show bordeaux wines VARIETIES VINTAGES 1928-1930 H BOLTER CO. 23 WINCHESTER HOUSE.25 words
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Advertisement166 1940-02-14 5 Ch ft fiiV V loveliness is Q y English... 1f> A Many years a_c, no doubt, V m the way of the earnest v 4_C^ i seeker after Beauty was .v* —^A hard. But not so today. For f I now there is available, to Vy J each discriminating woman.166 words
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Article156 1940-02-14 6 Please post as early in the day as possible. MAIL ARRIVALS Malls from Indo-Chlna (air) at 1.40 p.m. to-day Mails from Java and Sumatra (air) at 4 p.m. to-morrow. Malls from London and Europe etc. (air) at 7 p.m. to-morrow (to boxholders). General delivery at 8.25156 words
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130 1940-02-14 6 DAILY PRICES CURRENT Feb. 13, 1940: 12 o'clock noon Buyers Sellers No. IX R.S.S. Spot loose 38*. 39 No. IX RS.S. F.0.8. ln cases Feb.-Mar. i. Sellers option* 39% 40 G.F.A.Q. RS.S. F.0.8. in bales Feb.-Mar. (Sellers option) 37 37 *s F.A.Q. R.S.S.130 words
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Article53 1940-02-14 6 (From Our Own Correspondent') Segamat, Feb. 12. GAMES and athletic sports were provided on the town padang on Saturday by the Segamat Club on the occasion of the Mohammedan New Year. There were twenty-one events on the programme and prizes were awarded Li cash. Events were provided for53 words
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Article24 1940-02-14 6 MRS. W. J. HOLOHAN won the women's 18 hol n sweepstake competition at the Garrison Golf Club with a score of 89-T-2Q-69.24 words
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Article27 1940-02-14 6 THE Kota Rangers soccer team will play football against the Pasir Panjang Rovers on Saturday, on the M.F.A. ground. Balesiier Road, at 5.15 p.m.27 words
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Advertisement516 1940-02-14 6 CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS TENDERS SINGAPORE MUNICIPAUTY, j Tenders. Tenders are now invited ror the followtng materials or services. For particulars see Municipal Tender? Room Supply of 30" dia. Steel Straight Pipes and Specials for Water Dept. Date of Closing. 4 pm. Apr. 16, 1940' Supply of Standard High Pressure! Copber Tubes516 words
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Advertisement498 1940-02-14 6 PUBLIC NOTICE CIRCULAR NO. 31 OF THE FEDERATION OF CHINA RELIEF FUND COMMITTEES OF SOUTHERN ASIA "A Statement on the Organization of the Comfort Party to China and Its Mission" The public will recall that the Federation of the China Relief Fund Committees of Southern Asia is the highest controlling498 words
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Advertisement450 1940-02-14 6 PUBLIC NOTICES THE TELEGRAPHS ORDINANCE (CHAPTER 72) Electrical Interference with Broadcast Reception caused by Universal (Commutator) type Electric Motors in Alternating Current Supply Areas Notice is hereby given that, when vsed hi alternating Current Supply Areas, the Universal or Commutator type of Electric Motor as fitted to certain fans, refrigerators450 words
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Advertisement518 1940-02-14 6 r__-----S ••r _r"*'_^, t -T^^^^ i _fc-.-------------------------------------<g----------I __Z2__ m i FAST PASSKNGER SKKYICK SINGAPORE TO SAN FRANCISCO. VIA MANILA i. _ON C "'1..,, _aiis S pore s.s CITY OF NEWPORT NEW3 Peb 21 s.s. CITY OF NORFOLK Mar 23 B J. CITY OF LOS ANGELES Apr 20 S.S. CITY OF518 words
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Advertisement346 1940-02-14 7 p.&O. and BRITISH INDIA LINES ♦INCORPORATED IN ENGLAND) P. O. S. N CO'S SJULDfOS. The best possible services are being maintained t0 the United Kingdom, also to Hong Kong and Shanghai angers are requested to register their icflairaD-Ciita. but under present circumstances are perforce restricted. Ali v evsels m-y call346 words
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Advertisement320 1940-02-14 7 MANSFIELD CO., LTD. RLUE 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 THE CHEAPEST FARE Regular Services to Fre mantle (Perth) via Java by first class passenger320 words
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Article501 1940-02-14 8 Traction Company's Good Debut B.TX 2: 0.C.8 1. "THE Singapore Traction Coxnpan> made an impressive debut in Business Houses' League soccer when, in their opening fixture at the Anson Road Stadium yesterday, they defeated the Oversea Chinese Bank by two goals to one. Against such formidable501 words
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1589 1940-02-14 8 Last Race Might Provide Spring Cup Pointer SECOND DAY OF MEETING GOLD POINT and Antrum should make reasonably good bets at Bukit Timah this afternoon in the second day's racing in the Singapore Turf Club's Spring meeting. Gold Toint is a specialist over1,589 words
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Article56 1940-02-14 8 PEE PRESS selections for today's races at Bukit Timah are: Rac* 1. Pat Burke, Shoot Up. Race 2. Monte Video, First Ra. Race 3. New Moon, High Life, 4. K.C.G., Victory Parade. Race 5. Gold Point, Artful Sailor. Race 6. Antrum, July the Seventh. Race 7. Neuwsgierig,56 words
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Article119 1940-02-14 8 (From Our Own Correspondent) Segamat, Feb. 12. •"PHE Segamat Cricket Club open their present cricket season next Friday when two teams, captained by Dr. G. S. Woodhull and M. Singh, will meet in a wholeday match on either the Batu Hampar padang or the Government English119 words
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Article, Illustration62 1940-02-14 8 fjdiojdjd Tulv the Seventh is seen winnim; a close race at Bukit Timah on Saturday from Sacrifice and Lay Off. uho is on the rails. On the left of the picture is Kalili, who *_st failed to find a place on the board, hut who will62 words
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632 1940-02-14 8 South Strong In Attack, But Weak In Defence WHILE speculation is rife as to which side will win the hockey classic of the season when North meets South at Kuala Lumpur on Saturday, there is also much criticism of the selection of teams, particularly632 words
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Article117 1940-02-14 8 London, Jan. 19. fl would, I think, be unwise at this time to suggest that anything in the shape of first-class cricket will be possible." Thus said Sir Stanley Jackson, Yorkshire cricket president on the prospects of cricket in wartime at yesterday's annual meeting of the117 words
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Article104 1940-02-14 8 THE result of the Wei-Hai-Wei Cup j match between the Sepoy Lines Gol Club and Royal Singapore Golf Club pla}*ed at Sepoy Lines was a win for the Royal Singapore Golf Club by si:, matches to one. The individual results were as iol- lows <R.£.G.C.104 words
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Article214 1940-02-14 8 Ceylon Sp OrV Club Again Good Side THE CeMn sp _ru n I ranked M cr. kel dubs 8 U S again be fields a!) r S i_ a There _r_U from the sid» son de Sito, pointment In spite ol the been cne o! cui the Ceylones214 words
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Article70 1940-02-14 8 ON faturday at ir? Yacht Club th- will take pla Classes will s'ar "C" class, C_JN H 3.45 pm.; "A" cla_ ,L_ H Cup at 3.55 em H Kloss Match Cup _1 class. United Bel H 4.15 p.m. On Sunday raets as follows:— H "C"70 words
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26 1940-02-14 8 SOCIAL GOLF MATCH AT JOHORE BAHRU IN the sccia Johore Bahru during I New Year Holida; International <"... Batu Pahat OoH I pcints to 2' 4 poi26 words
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