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Title Section17 1940-02-16 1 The Singapore Free Press AND DAILY NEWS NO. 16,012. ESTD. 1835 FRIDAY, FEBRCARY 16, 1940. 5 CENTS.17 words
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Article272 1940-02-16 1 Churchill Welcomes Men: "Fortune To Fight In Old Style Action" HOW SOME OF CREW FELL fONGRATULATIONS on their fortune which enabled them y to fight an action m the old style instead of the long, intricate struggle with mines and U-boats which their comrades were waging,Reuter - 272 words
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219 1940-02-16 1 Russians Held: Suffer Heavy Losses MANNERHEIM LINE FIRM r b communique on 1 m bid to pierce the me states that the continuing their Karelian Isthmus (trance over the ice ast of the Gulf of ::.< heavy losses. of the Manneryesterday lost 13 tanks m an unOn all fronts their219 words
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75 1940-02-16 1 Pittman Sinking Of Neutral Vessels New York, Feb. 15. P -tsalli Reich threat to n St. tea ships" and a f also for Nazi claim to pedo vessels Gibraltar ad-Ufa under which the lotca Senator Key Pitt- I: :s unjustifiable and inch vessels should be ntaiinea without nonan is alsoAP - 75 words
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123 1940-02-16 1 Oslo, Feb. 15. ACCORDING to the Bergen Aftenblad a IT-boatl T -boat blew up and sank, apparently as a result of the action of a British destroyer, before it could fire a torpedo with which the U-boat intended to sink a Norwegian vessel. The crewReuter - 123 words
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121 1940-02-16 1 Cairo, Feb. 15. REUTER learns that Mr. Anthony Eden, the Dominions Secretary, took the occasion of his visit to Egypt to convey a personal message of a cordial nature from King George to King Farouk. The newspaper Alhram quotes the Egyptian Prime MinisterReuter - 121 words
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Article, Illustration35 1940-02-16 1 Mr. James Roosevelt, the President's eldest son, and his wife, who are planning a divorce action m the California courts, according to the New York Times. The grounds for the suit is unknown.35 words
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216 1940-02-16 1 TWO GERMAN RAIDS REPULSED Paris, Feb. 15. HEAVY snowfalls have reduced all movement to a minimum on the Western Front. The weather, however, is now slightly less cold. Air activity is at a complete standstill owing to bad visibility. Two incidents, both westReuter - 216 words
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Article67 1940-02-16 1 MR. CHAMBERLAIN yesterday repeated the Government's decision not to bomb civilians deliberately. He repeated his statement of Sept. 14 In which he said that to whatever lengths the others might go, the British Government would never resort to deliberate attacks on women, children and other67 words
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Article136 1940-02-16 1 Stockholm Feb. 15. REPORTS published abroad that Russia and Get ni any have signed a military alliance are categorically denied m official circles m Germany, says the Berlin correspondent of the newspaper Nyheter, who adds that YVUhelmstrasse officials believe the news originated from the satisfactory conclusion of aReuter - 136 words
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355 1940-02-16 1 THE captain of the Burgerdijk, the Dutch ship which 1 was sunk by torpedo m the North Sea, has now told the full story of the sinking 0 f his ship, and fully confirmed that Germany's subm ar i ne warfare isReuter - 355 words
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Article39 1940-02-16 1 JAPAN ANTI-RED PACT Tokio, Feb. 15. '|"HE GOVERNMENT has no inten- tien of seceding from or denouncing the Anti-Comintern Pact, declared Mr. Arita, Foreign Minister, answering questions on the tripartite Anti-Com-intern Pact m the House of Representatives to-day.- ReuterReuter - 39 words
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Article91 1940-02-16 1 The Hague, Feb. 15. IT is learned that the Government 1 has made a serious verbal protest to the German Government pending the dispatch of a written communication concerning the torpedoing of the Rurgerdijk. It is understood that the Netherlands will demand full compensation. ItReuter - 91 words
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Article120 1940-02-16 1 London, Feb. 15. A bitter attack on Mr. Winstcn Churchill, First Lord tf the Ad miralty, L_ made by tne Beri.ner Bosrsen Zeitung. comm.ntirag en the an nouncemcnt that a!l British merchant men are to be armed. The newspaper states that armed merchantmen are Mr. Churchill's inventionReuter - 120 words
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Article28 1940-02-16 1 Vatican City. Feb. 15. EVEN the Vatican has come into line with the rest of Europe, establish ing rationing of bread, sugar, coffee. butter, tobacco and petrol. ReuterReuter - 28 words
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Advertisement75 1940-02-16 1 ;f~cuT A STYLE FINISH GUARANTEED (NDER IMI SUPERVISION OF SHANGHAI RASTER TAILORS VISIT C HOT I RM ALL'S -a3 HIGH STREET TONIGHT 1 TO-MORROW Cocktail Dance SPECIAL RACE Mt to S p.m. m T/nT "MVM-H DANCE PINWER DA CE 0.15 to mid-night EXTENSION TO 1 A.M. 5? VI»IISSK)N CHARGE Book75 words
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Advertisement75 1940-02-16 1 WASHABLE CREASE. RESISTING TOOTAL'S suiting LINENS (HEAVY QUALITY) IN SUPERB SHADES... VISIT CHOTIRMALL'S 41-43, HIGH STREET SEAVIEW H HOTEL TO-NIGHT 6c TO-MORROW NIGHT SPECIAL DINNER-DANCE CABARET ENTERTAINMENT PROVIDED BY CLAUDINE SITNIKG.--OPERATIC SINGER 6c DANCER 'NNER S3.— NON-DINERS SATURDAY EXTENSION TO 1 A. M. TO-MORROW IS CURRY TIFFIN DAY AT THE75 words
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Article184 1940-02-16 2 Pigs Causing Nuisance In Gardens DIGGERIES im Singapore rural areas, which are situated near the Services and residential districts, may have to be moved to more isolated places. At a meeting of the Rural Board yesterday Dr. J. W. Scharff, Chief Health Officer, said that he proposed to raise this184 words
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140 1940-02-16 2 f*HE question of whether straight roads were likely to cause more accidents than winding roads was discussed at the Singapore Rural Beard meeting yesterday when the Board approved the reconstruction of a stretch of Upper Thomson Road. Statistics showed that most accidents at Bukit Timah140 words
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Article71 1940-02-16 2 COMMITTED TO ASSIZES CHEW YONG CHAI. who laced a tentative charge of murder of a compatriot. Yeo Khee Chiang, m Ord Road on Jan. 5, was committed for trial at the next Assizes after a preliminary inquiry m the Singapore third court yesterday. Court Inspector D. R. Cowie prosecuted and71 words
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Article69 1940-02-16 2 A LARGE advertisement hoarding erected by Gammon cMalaya> Ltd. at the ninth milestone, Jurong Road, would have to be removed, according to a decision made by the Singapore Rural Board yesterday. The Board declared that the advertisement was too large and that the company should be requested to69 words
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Article44 1940-02-16 2 From Our Own Correspondent) Seremban, Feb. 15. rIE strike of Chinese tappers and weeders at Francis Estate, Batang Malaka, has been settled and all have returned to work, the management agreeing to give the 20 cents increase demanded by the tappers.44 words
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Article304 1940-02-16 2 London, Feb. 15. The following are to-days closing middle quotations: Shares are of £l 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. IHVi Funding Loan 4% 1960-90 111 3 War304 words
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Article169 1940-02-16 2 COMMODITIES EXCHANGES From Our Own Correspondent) London, Feb. IS. /^OMAIODITY and Exchange markets closed as follows with previous Quotations ln paren thesis:— RUBBER: Firm. Spot: 13d. ISttd. tl2 13 16d. 12 7 s Mardi: 13 1 16 d. 13 1 18 d. <12\d. 12**dt Apr.-May 32 1 16 d. 12\d.169 words
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Article99 1940-02-16 2 rVO Chinese from the Singapore Harbour Board were yesterday charged m the Singapore fifth ccurt under the Defence Regulations. The two men, Mak Ka Luk and All Yeong Yau Yee, who both claimed trial, were charged that they on Feb. 2 outside the time99 words
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Advertisement311 1940-02-16 2 A £2 A THE mm TALIUE D A LHA Mb KA Alft conditioned theatne TO-DAY 3.15, 6.15 9.15 p.m. Warner Bros.' Thrilling MyStery Drama «__M* •°_^__Klr?EvJ_'* 1 1 I J t MV-v _______a__H I *^___r _Jaa___l WAYNE MORRIS ROSEMARY LANE HUMPHREY BOGART DENNIS MORGAN John Litel Ly. Ly* mwma**.*, *w.CI*T311 words
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Advertisement137 1940-02-16 2 Mavß— a_ __i rT^~a______~_a *m\ <»■. ___t __XL_______RjMJ_t_i_- l _ll Bertam Panels. Maker and repairer of rattan and Bertam Chicks, Canvas and Spring Blinds. Tarpaulins, Tents, Bags, Blue Screens, Bertam Panels. Wire Netting Fencing. Wool buntings and Flags. ABDUL RAHMAN, Telephone 2454. Office: —66, Robinson Road, (Opposite Telegraph Co.) Workshop:137 words
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Advertisement347 1940-02-16 2 WHAT? You Havcnt seen "tarz.W" v^T*"" How can you face your fri«„ ris yj SHOWS! 9th DAY!... AND STILL GOING STRONG 1 1 j AT MALAYAs _A____» SEASON MUST FINISH AND FINEST •< AKu'ik, SOON I j AIR-CONDITIon; j,'' THEA Ik' %M TONIGHT Ml QAPITOL i_Fi_ taVß^it _^_P jomhmt j?347 words
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117 1940-02-16 3 Rangoon, Feb. 15. > w:s not m the Dr reward conferred r part of the Empire the fact of the good Government by development of the I wider powers o! self-go etn- the Com- Archibald C rnor, m a the npentni the BurmeseReuter - 117 words
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69 1940-02-16 3 London, Feb. 15. enemy merchant -a loading cargoes at -"d to escape detecrd of the .Admiralty, Churchill, said that while M not m accordance rmation, the House o.e coastlines of Holwere contiguous. .--sr.ed that the naval cf-khfUf carried out, Mr. al he thoughtReuter - 69 words
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Article48 1940-02-16 3 Shanghai. Feb. 15. •j meed to-day that I M-fer required to entry into Hongkew s in the Inter- j occupied by the; 1 curfew restric- j lera _n those di_- 1 mist hold residence Japanese naval la > reserve the right i their belong- necessary.'*— ReuterReuter - 48 words
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29 1940-02-16 3 W ishin;ton. Feb. 14. lj Jy, US Ambas London, told r.^wspaper- net permit the use the Massachusetts primary election on May ReuterReuter - 29 words
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Article, Illustration17 1940-02-16 3 SOME MEMBERS OF THE WARWICKSHIRE REGIMENT snapped at the Regimental Shop "somewhere m France."17 words
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Article83 1940-02-16 3 London, Feb. 15. THE steady improvement m the internal situation of Palestine had been fully maintained, declared the Secretary of State for the Colonies, Mr. Malcolm MacDonald, m answer to a question m the House of Commons. Mr. Mac Donald added he was fully aware ofReuter - 83 words
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145 1940-02-16 3 Brief Service At Cremation Of Lord Tweedsmuir Montreal, Feb. 15. THE body of Lord Tweedsmuir was cremated here this evening, an hour after arrival from Ottawa. A brief, simple service was held and was attended by Lady Tweedsmuir, her son Alistair Buchan and a few other mourners. Deeply impressive scenesReuter - 145 words
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290 1940-02-16 3 BRITISH VOLUNTEERS FOR FINNISH FORCES London Press Welcomes Government's Decision "DUTY OF THE COUNTRY" London, Feb. 15. THE newspapers generally approve of the announc?ment m the House of Commons yesterday of Government sanction for Britons to fight for Finland. It is declared that the action conforms to the pledge toBritish Wireless - 290 words
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Article287 1940-02-16 3 Snowstorms Raging In Balkans London, Feb. 15. CaVOWSTORMS of unprecedented violence are now raging m the Balkans, according to the German wireless, which states that all Rumrnian traffic has stopped as most parts of the country were covered with seven ieet of _now. Central Europe is still experiencing Arctic weather287 words
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Article78 1940-02-16 3 THE Dominions Secretary, Mr. An- thony Eden, has arrived m Palestine by a Royal Air Force plane, and he will visit some of the men of the Austrian Imperial Force m their training stations. A British correspondent who has visited the Palestine camp says that the menReuter - 78 words
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Article112 1940-02-16 3 PORTUGUESE sources report a further tightening of the Soviet control over messages. Telephone calls from private houses m Russia to foreign countries are forbidden and they must now be made only from a telephone exchange. Soviet authorities tried to impose the same measures on foreign diplomatic missions,112 words
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Article81 1940-02-16 3 FE British Navy's latest success m sinking two more U-boats is re garded m Britain as an effective answer to the order just given to U-boat commanders to sink all neutral ships sailing to Britain or coming within range of a British control ship. The81 words
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482 1940-02-16 3 London, Feb. 14. FE latest trustworthy news from Poland is the subject of a leader m The Times entitled "Lebensraum and Todesraum." It cites a recent typical speech by a Nazi official m Poland, "We are masters. As masters we must behave. TheReuter; British Wireless - 482 words
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97 1940-02-16 3 Australia Plans Big Increase In Arms Aeroplane Production Sydney, Feb. 15. A BROADCAST states that the Australian Cabinet is meeting tomorrow to discuss measures for a big increase m the production of arms, ammunition and aeroplanes for Great Britain. Economic measures to secure purchases of necessary raw materials will beReuter - 97 words
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Article56 1940-02-16 3 London, Feb. 15. AN explosion, believed to have been eausea by the 1.R.A.. occurred about midnight at a shop m the centre of Birmingham. One man was injured and taken to hospital. A bomb also exploded m the Birmingham suburb of Aston. Three unexploded bombs were discovered56 words
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Article48 1940-02-16 3 GERMANY will have summer time this year for the first time m mere than 10 years because the Nazis have to save fuel. At 2 am. on Apr. 1, all public clocks will be advanced an hour. Summer time will end at 3 a.m. on Oct. 3. ReuterReuter - 48 words
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Article142 1940-02-16 3 London. Feb. li. IT is probably true m Japan t:iot they no longer expect a victory m China either through battle or seizun of territory,"' writes the Manchester Guardian. "Their hope |g that Chi:.;i v. ill fall to them at last by sheer exhaustion and disunity. "TheReuter - 142 words
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189 1940-02-16 3 Chungking, Feb. 15, pHINESE circles are pleased that the United States Senate has approved the bill permitting extra credits for China. They believe that the Senate's action will have far-reaching moral significance m addition to being of material assistance to China. Such a189 words
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Article82 1940-02-16 3 London, Feb. 13. ACCORDING fo the Rumanian Legation m London, a control board to cover production, home consumption and exports of all kinds w 11 shortly be set up by the Rumanian Government. The institution cf the board will form part of the general schemeReuter - 82 words
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Advertisement138 1940-02-16 3 f DIG n im Q> cl i w I I_l^_H[l_K%» a. Wt Mmm?* Wl !?_<■ jF ____L "^V. "^^U^drir v ____^_i _T^ ii~w _s_v. -j— is s H__c_ < BP^ J B_aßß&&^^___BHa£.s'^ *^_> V ppjP*^ Jjg H____^^«:»^ ;> _f" ywm "&!s&&'^s&(^^ j*l^B______________^^^^ls__i-- Ha J aCmm\ i^_Hk y ii X-:"”- >138 words
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Advertisement116 1940-02-16 3 DOGS DOGS DOGS CASTRIQUE is the World's Wonder Remedy for Worms Poor Condition Unhealthy Coat Loss of Energy etc. Medical Hall Ltd. __P_PPPf-P_B OPENING BOX [f'M W±JJ U W F_,\ TO.DAY OFFICE ■k_2-_-BHB----------phomp I M/U/rrv.'.Mo/r Modern 9.15. PHONE 11 -CINEMA- I rto 3A A A __B _r to-morrow *T \M116 words
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602 1940-02-16 4 THE announcement to-day that the Federal Council is to be asked next week to support the wish of the Rulers of the Federated Malay States for a £1.000.000 sterling gift to the Imperial Government towards the cost of the602 words
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1120 1940-02-16 4 WALTER DURANTY - WALTER DURANTY BY From a Baltic State, Feb. 2. INFORMATION has reached me about the immediate intentions of the U.S.S.R. It appears that the Kremlin counsels were divided as to whether it was worse for the U.S.SR. to lose prestige abroad by an armistice1,120 words
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800 1940-02-16 4 Charles Gwvnn - Charles Gwvnn By Gen. Sir CINCE the outbreak of war, m the neighbourhood of half-a-million fully trained men have been added to Britain's fighting strength. And there are indications that the stage has now been reached when the rate of expansion can be still800 words
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Advertisement128 1940-02-16 4 ll[_ffai[iVlEfl^-l ____H aar __i aap •^'wh _____B_P^^_3 H Hk- W^drd^ dm^^r^dWdW^^^^a^^amm _^^^^_H fei jn _h hUh bs. RB _R ___H B?" ____> ll f XT y 1 .j T MU. >y____K r j Haiti inivervHonie Don't be Vague ask for i Hciicf tart ____H CPG___i j_L______l _______________i\ >^__j jwß«. jj128 words
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Advertisement27 1940-02-16 4 What is the "Something," tn every garment leaving this establishment? It cannot be described exactly but it is Style MIEN CHONG TAILORING -34 Coleman St. Phone 4816-27 words
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191 1940-02-16 5 To Assist Britain In Prosecution Of War DEFENCE CONTRIBUTIONS' TOTAL SINCE 1919 THE Federated .Malay States is to make i gift 0 f I aj imhi.immi to His Majesty's Government for the prosecution „f lho "ar- resolution to gut effect to this proposal191 words
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230 1940-02-16 5 Service Police Criticized By Magistrate INCIDENT IN LOCAL CAFE TTHL Mllatan Police iwed far more lorce than was necessary and showed a lack of restraint; it was quite unnecessary to hit these people the way they did." said Mr.. H. Watson, Singapore third magistrate, yesterday when cautioning two American seamen,230 words
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Article76 1940-02-16 5 B\KH. I»-UIK*. b.irTicude-i, which the Singapore Rubrer Works i.utory m Pasir Panj_iu. han bren pl.ued there as a pre. autionary measure against trouhle hy the strikers, 400 of whom !>« Idir.g to their demands. >mh vt-ttchmen are continually ihe property to prevent i>Ci' per ons entering76 words
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Article36 1940-02-16 5 T produced m the j ourt yesterday j luntarily causing hurt d bin Ali and others at rla Amusement Park on sticks. d trial and the case was Feb. 29. Court Inspector prosecuting.36 words
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Article126 1940-02-16 5 Before the Chief Justice, the Honourable Sir Perry MeKlwainr m ourt No. 1 at II a.m. Bankruptcy. Before The Honourable Mr. Justice a'Beckett Terrell m Ceart No. 4 at 10.30 a.m. Judgment m 5.353 39 Chew Woon Poh VS. A. L. Barrett. at ll a.m.:126 words
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Article61 1940-02-16 5 ARTHUR LJM. described as a servant of the Clerical Union, was charged m the Singapore third court yesterday with misappropriating 100 books containing sweep tickets run by the Clerical Union on the Singapore Turf Club. The books, which were alleged to have been handed to61 words
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Article126 1940-02-16 5 MALAYAN radio listeners this AV evening will have an opportunity of hearing a Canadian talking about the war effort m his own country. The speaker will be Mr. J. L. Mutter, who recently came to Singapore to take up the appointment of Canadian Government Trade Commissioner,126 words
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Article275 1940-02-16 5 FIRST LIST TTJiel first list of donors to the Finnish Red Cross Fund, which was opened by the Consul for Finland m Singajx>re, records a total of $4,160.58. Contributions should be sent direct to the Hong Kong and Shanghai Ban].. Sin^a_:crc. The first list is Mrs. E.275 words
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132 1940-02-16 5 TTHE Singapore Amateur Dramatic Committee has decided upon the production of the Gilbert and Sullivan opera, "The Sorcerer." Applications to take part, stating voice and previous experience, if any, should be made m writing to the Hon. Secretary. Flight-Lieut. E. A. Turnbull. 323, River Valley132 words
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Article147 1940-02-16 5 COME 200 guests, including members of the American community, attended a cocktail party given aboard the Java Pacific liner Klipfontein yesterday. The guests were received by Mr. J. J. Bisschop, the manager of the Rotterdam Lloyd, and Mrs. Bisschop, and Mr. E. Smith, assistant manager147 words
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215 1940-02-16 5 pRITICLSM m a Singapore newspaper of "the disgraceful condition of Singapore's beaches— particularly m Pasir Panjang" was brought to the attention of the Singapore Rural Board by Mr. J. M. Jansen at a meeting of the Board yesterday. It was decided that steps should be215 words
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627 1940-02-16 5 Attacked By A Crowd During Strikes POLICE OFFICER GIVES EVIDENCE JJOW he was attacked by a mob of Chinese sawmill workers who injured Lim and damaged his car, was told by Inspector M. Boyle, of Beach Road Police station, at the hearing of a charge against four men m the627 words
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Article148 1940-02-16 5 Tuberculosis Research A QUERY us to whether a certain sum set aside for research work m tuberculosis m the rural area has been struck off the estimates was raised by Mr. J. M. Jansen at the Singapore Rural Board meeting yesterday. Dr. J. W. Scharff, Chief Health Officer, said that148 words
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Article58 1940-02-16 5 DOLICE bail of $500 was extended In the case of a young Eurasian, Colin White, to whom a charge of breaking into a house m Hill Street on Feb. 6, m order to steal clothing, private letters and photographs, was explained m the Singapore third court yesterday. The58 words
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Advertisement64 1940-02-16 5 Make your next visit to the CAPITOL THEATRE I^«ubly In joy able h> DINING FIRST at the UR- CONDITIONED CAPITOL RESTAURANT Where Cuisine, I «»mfort Courteous Service outstanding Considerations BORDEAUX WINES 8 VARIETIES VINTAGES 1928 1930 H BOLTER CO. 1 23 WINCHESTER HOUSE. HERMES BABY Typewriter Price $60.00 Win. IM64 words
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Advertisement362 1940-02-16 5 ON DISPLAY A Gorgeous Selection of AR TIFICIAL K^^S> FL WERS and Lo vely STRINGS of PEARLS See them at— ROBINSON'S 174 "My husband couldn't believe his eyes!" Says Mrs. McDermott, of St. John's Wood, England. "HE SAYS I LOOK TEN YEARS YOUNGER.THIS IS HOW I DID IT** B ____bt362 words
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Article236 1940-02-16 6 Latest posting times for mails are:— TO-DAY Africa (Air) 5.00 p.m. Australia (East and South) (Surface) noon Burma (Air; 5.00 p.m. China (Sur.ace) 5.00 p.m. Great Britain and Europe generally (Air) 5.00 p.m. Hong Kong (Sur.ace) 5.00 p.m. India (Air) 5.03 p.m. Indo-China (Air) 5.00 p.m.236 words
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Article199 1940-02-16 6 ISSUED BY ERASER CO. AT CLOSE OF BUSINESS YESTERUAV There were quite a number of bids from London this morning for sterling tin shares at rather better prices than yesterday, but the local thi share market again failed to respond. Local tin relapsed 2 to $122*4. Hong199 words
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135 1940-02-16 6 DAILY PRICES CURRENT Feb. 15, 1940: 12 o'clock noon Buyers Sellers No. IX R.S.S. Spot loose 38 1. 39^' No. IX RS.S. F.OB. In cases Feb.-Mar. (Sellers option) 39 1 40 GFA.Q. R.S.S. F. 0.8. In bales Feb.-Mar. (Sellers option) 36 37 FAQ.135 words
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Advertisement633 1940-02-16 6 CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS TENDERS SINGAPORE MUNICIPAUTY Tenders. Tenaera are now invited for the following materials or services. For particulars see Municipal Tenders Room Supply of 30" dia. Steel Straight Pipes and Specials for Water Dept. Date of Closing. 4 p.m. Apr. 16, 1940. Supply of Standard High Pressure Copper Tubes for633 words
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Advertisement724 1940-02-16 6 PUBLIC NOTICES SUNGEI BAGAN RUBBER COMPANY, LIMITED (Incorporated m the S.S.) NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an Interim Dividend of 5 per cent, m respect of the financial year ending June :;0, 1940, has been declared oy the Directors of the Company payable to Shareholders on the Register on Friday,724 words
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Advertisement629 1940-02-16 6 PUBLIC NOTICE SINGAPORE MUNICIPALITY Notice is hereby given that Goodman Road, between Arthur Road and Wilkinson Road, will be closed to through traffic from the 19th instant until further notice, for the purpose of constructing a sewer. BY ORDZR. "FIFE HOUSE" This is the name of the new block of629 words
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Advertisement118 1940-02-16 6 (Continued from preceding column) Goods, Woven Coloured Cotton 3- 7-9014 45F. Cotton Sarongs 3- 7-9035 Grou:> 10 45G. Artificial Silk Piece Goods 3-10-9001 45H. Artificial Silk Sarongs 3-10-9002 Grouu 11 4G. Boots and Shoes, Leather 3-11-1 4. A. Outer Garments of Cotton or Artificial Silk 3-11-14 From 46E. Underwear of118 words
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Advertisement536 1940-02-16 6 '________________^_____________P) I a Wm\tk i fja Kfr> b. r?A vsyyfr. vst. _l _M I 1 .___________________________________>-^^ m X I m m mm r m m\ 1 Ai m" iil i A____________________________H_F^ la_-_alß_____--__________Bn FAST PASSENGER SERVICE SINGAPORE TO SAN FRANCISCO. VIA MANILA ft HONG KOMi Sails Snore S.s. CITY OF NEWPORT536 words
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Advertisement348 1940-02-16 7 p.&O. and BRITISH INDIA LINES 'INCORPORATED IN ENGLAND) p. 6a O. S. N. COS SAILINGS. The best possible services are being maintained United Kingdom, also to Hong Kong and ssengcn are requested to register tlmr cuts, but under present circumstances p are perforce restricted. may call at ports on or348 words
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Advertisement501 1940-02-16 7 BOUSTEAD CO., LTD. (Incorporated tn FMJB.) TELEPHONE: Freight 5133. Passage 6431 MCIf IC al B_E_h__G___9B Regular service from the Orient to Vancouver by GIANT EMPRESSES- Across Canada through ihe Canadian Rockies— Lake Louise— Banff. Trans-Atlantic by "EMPRESS' DUCHESS" or "MONT" steamers to the United Kingdom.— All under one management For501 words
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Advertisement451 1940-02-16 7 MANSFIELD CO., LTD. BLUE FUNNEL LINE. Frequent Sailings to United Kingdom and United States of America. Dates are not guaranteed, all cargo bookings subject to Conference War Clauses. WESTERN AUSTRALIA THE SHORTEST SEA ROUTE AT THE CHEAPEST FARE Regular Services to Fre mantle (Perth) via Java by first class passenger451 words
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Article, Illustration47 1940-02-16 8 picture. t. "li. r!_s wins the la*t race at Bu.it Thaal on Wednesday from Winsome. Mallanuit was third. Pinafore fourth. Happy Sal fifth. Soho, who r tnKhed a lons last after being left standing at the start, is not m this picture.- Free PressFree Press - 47 words
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385 1940-02-16 8 PERSONAL ESTIMATE BY S.A.B.A. SECRETARY A PERSONAL rating ol local amateur bbxers. based on the records Iron Press reports from the 1937 season to the present, has been compiled by Mr W. Mitchell, secretary of the Singapore A...j,tei:_ Ecxlng Association. In compiling this list.385 words
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Article70 1940-02-16 8 ST_\R FRISCO, the Filipino boxer with a bis? reputation, makes his Singapore debut at the Happy World covered stadium to-night when he meets Ventura Marquez m the main event of a card of five bouts. The Mexican has to make weight, for the match is made at the70 words
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Article91 1940-02-16 8 A MEETING of tbe Singapore Amateur Eoxing Club will be held at the Happy World on Feb. 29 (the closing date for entries m the Tolley Cup competition >. m order to select tho team to represent the club m the tournament. Amateur boxers belonging to ihe club91 words
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Article202 1940-02-16 8 T HE Sepoy Lines Golf Club Women's Medal competition for February resulted m a win for Mrs. A. J. A. Oeetzee with a score of 44—15 29. Th* Women's Gold Medal oompetlt.on ici 1939. played m conjunction v.ith the February Medal, resulted m a win for Mrs. A. J. A.202 words
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297 1940-02-16 8 From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Feb. 13. ACCORDING to the annual general report of the Tamilians Physical Culture Association to be presented at their annual general meeting on Sunday. Feb. 25. there were last year 129 less members than m 1935. At the297 words
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Article1050 1940-02-16 8 Tredella And The Annan Best In Good Field VAN BREUKELEN'S HORSES WILL BE HARD TO BEAT MAJOR I). M. PATRICKSON, the official handicapper ™of the Straits Racing Asasociation, has credited Pinafore with being the best pony m the country to-day. Pinafore has been set to carry the1,050 words
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Article60 1940-02-16 8 THE following have been selected to play football for the V.M.C.A. against R.A.F. (Kallang I to-day. at 5.15 p.m. on the Anson Road Ground: Wee Aik Chan; M. Swynv, W. H. Chambers; G. J. Moxon, Joo Kirn, Huck Yank; S. Orton, A. C. Galstaun, Swe Hock. R. Lawrence.60 words
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Article396 1940-02-16 8 rIE S.C.R.C., who had none to> bright a cricket season last year, will again be fielding the same side this season but the side turning up is expected to be a much more matured one. Tho Chinese who have produced some excellent cricketers, such as Evan396 words
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Article, Illustration102 1940-02-16 8 Singe pore m the Selangci, ana Penang after v chosen for the X one of the inter He is a neat tittl< set. is difficult also leaves noth.:.. Others who will be c: out regu'arly for I are, L m Ke* Poi I his brother Ong aSv.102 words
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65 1940-02-16 8 At the annual Vehicle* Depart at th? Registrar ol V Feb. the follow! nold office for t President, Mr V. I resident Mr I Q secretary. Mr. FV» treasurer. Mr. P E sport i captain. Ifr I rt I conve:. r. Mr I hon65 words
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