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Title Section17 1940-02-22 1 The Singapore Free Press AND DAILY NEWS NO. 16.017. ESTD. 1835 THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 1940. 5 CENTS.17 words
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Article358 1940-02-22 1 Buildings Destroyed But No Casualties FINNS DRIVE BACK ENEMY IN ISTHMUS FIGHTING TEN high explosive and a number of incendiary bombs were dropped by seven Russian planes on the Swedish village of Pajala, five miles from the Finnish frontier yesterday. The main road running through358 words
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70 1940-02-22 1 Flying Ace Who Served In Singapore London. 1 ct>. 21. m of RAF. awards Commander H. E. c of the last war rcccM theDis,)rdfr. mander Staton serv,re and India after ».n*-Commander n g record m the Ir^nce m January X c of 19- By Sepd^troyed at least The .on theBritish Wireless - 70 words
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132 1940-02-22 1 No Swedish Ship Sunk In Convoy Yet MSTER ON LOSSES BY NAZI ACTION Stockholm, Feb. 21. ol the war torpedoing or aggregating Foreign MinisD reply to an might Swe- nd 15 were had been :.ze lost by sented 25.6 of third of the ton- was dese rest was bound IReuter - 132 words
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169 1940-02-22 1 German Paper Admits Finns' Bravery Copenhagen. Feb. 21. rpRIBUTBS to the "unheard of" braA very of the Finns and FieldMarshal Baron Mannerheim's "brilliant and courageous" leadership are paid m an article by the military correspondent of the Deutsch? Allgemeine Zeitung, which is quoted m a Scandinavian Telegram Bureau dispatch fromReuter - 169 words
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76 1940-02-22 1 London. Feb. 21. THE Air Ministry announces that a reconnaissance of Heligoland Bight I was carried out successfully by several Royal Air Force aircraft last night. A Berlin message says a German High Command communique states that -after midnight several enemy planes penetrated Heligoland Bight fromReuter - 76 words
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Article25 1940-02-22 1 London, rtu. ~i. AIR Estimates for 1940 were issued to-day m token form m accordance with the Treasury decision not to publish Services Estimates.- ReuterReuter - 25 words
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95 1940-02-22 1 New Delhi, Feb. 21. MILITARY operations will shortly be begun with the object of clearing a small area m ncrth and north-east of Bannu, a North-West Frontier province, o! gangs belonging to hostile tribes who are using the area as a base lor raiding activitiesReuter - 95 words
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Article92 1940-02-22 1 London, Feb. 21. THE Prime Minister, Mr. Neville Chamberlain, to-day was questioned m the House of Commons about Britain's capacity to meet an early intensification of air attacks. He said he was not prepared to state the extent of the Government's information about the enemy's92 words
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Article83 1940-02-22 1 SIR RABINDRANATH TAGORE. the famous Indian poet, has received the honorary degree of Doctor of Literature of Oxford University. Although m his 80th year he still writes poems and occasionally finds relaxation m painting lie has always taken a leading part In the movement away from the83 words
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Article, Illustration512 1940-02-22 1 "WILL KEEP HOME FRONT SECURE" "U/E miend to keep our Hume front I secure within raid without." Thus 'said Sir Samuel Hoare, the Lord Privy Seal, m the course of a 8.8.C. broad- cast heard m Malaya last night. "We will put forth our utmost strength. We will endure any512 words
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79 1940-02-22 1 London, Feb. 21. IT is learned In informed London circles that the Rumanian Minister m London has handed a note to the British Foreign Secretary containing information asked for by Lord Halifax concerning the functions of the recently appointed Rumanian oil board and the presentBritish Wireless - 79 words
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32 1940-02-22 1 JkJETHERLANDS anti-aircraft battels ries fired on foreign planes which flew over Danhclda during the night. Danhelda is situated along the coast on the tip of North Holland.32 words
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168 1940-02-22 1 GERMANS TALK OF TURKEY'S "WARLIKE DESIGNS" THE Turkish Cabinet's decision to apply the emergency defence law "for the protection of the nation" has aroused considerable attention m political quarters m Berlin, it is learned m Amsterdam, reports Reuter. Surprise is being expressed m those quarters at the lieed for such168 words
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97 1940-02-22 1 London, Feb. 31. ASKED for Information m the House f* or Commons regarding the present abode of Major Stevens and Captain Payne Best, abducted by the Germans near the Dutch frontier. Mr. R. A. Butler, Foreign Under-Secretary, declared that as far as was known these two97 words
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Article215 1940-02-22 1 ~uont,eviueo. Feb. EL N.*/-i pocriet-oaitiesiiip eiwier tne beuiscmand or the Admiral fccheer is now m tae sou m Atlantic nailing to atia< k merchant ships and avenge the oraf Spec, according to the newspaper hi Pueblo, which quotes an "authorised source.' The newspaper assumes that the German cargoReuter - 215 words
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121 1940-02-22 1 Malaya And Tin Quota: Query In Commons London, Feb. 21. IN the House 01 Commons to-day Mr. Graham White (Lib.. Birkenhead E.) asked whether m view of the forthcoming: meeting: of the International Tin Committee Mr. Mac Donald. Colonial Secretary, would see that no reduction or alteration m the quotaReuter - 121 words
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201 1940-02-22 1 Six Killed In Tientsin Food Rioting iientsin, Feb. 21. IJ7OOD rioiins continues m the nat.ve city where, according to Chinese Press reports, six were killed when Chinese police were forced to open fire on a mob attacking and lcotmg a flour truck m a railway siding. According to a ShanghaiReuter - 201 words
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Advertisement60 1940-02-22 1 BIGIA TEA |*GS THE FRESHNESS lIS FRAGRANCE OF THE MUAYAN GARDENS DIREO TO YOUR HOME TONIGHT THE SOCIAL EVENT r» OF THE SEASON Orchestral Concert OF Ii?TII c to 9.15 pia "1940 GAIETIES' I)|N NKK DANCE MARCH 28th, 29th 30th (formal) 40 ARTISTS **5 to midnight 40 dance hostesses AI.NUSSION60 words
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Advertisement66 1940-02-22 1 THERE IS NO BETTER TEA THAN BIGIA TEA GROWN IN MALAYA SEAVIEW H HOTEL TO-NIGHT SPECIAL DINNER-DANCE CABARET ENTERTAINMENT PROVIDED BY CLAUDINE SITNIKOVA I IPERATIC SINGER DMCER MUSIC BY THE ADELPni SEA VIEW HOTELS ORCHESTRA DIRECTED Ml A. BERSHADSKY DINNER 53.-NON -DINERS SI- DANCE FORMAI Wm» FRIDAY 6c SATURDAY *m66 words
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Article323 1940-02-22 2 Londjn, Feb. 21. Tae following axe to-day's closing middle quotations: Shares are of £1 denomination unless otherwise Etaed: The above are dealers middle price: I brokers' margins, brokerage ai.d stamp duty are not included— Exchange Telegraph Con. Loan 5^ 1944-64 111 Funding Loan 4% 1960-90 HIT. War323 words
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Article163 1940-02-22 2 COMMODITIES EXCHANGES •.From Our own Correspondent) London, Feb. 21. COMMODITY and Exchange markets closed as toliowi with previous quotations Id parenthesis: RUBBER: Easier. Spot Isl3 16d Is Id (13 3|l6d 13 5 16d"> Anarch 10 1316 d 10 15;16d (13% d 13»4d) Apr-May 11 %d Is (12ttd 12 Md) Jnly-Sept163 words
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Article98 1940-02-22 2 Beiore the Honourable Mr. Justice Pedlow In Court No. 3 at 11 a.m.; 5.61 39 Luck Soon Khcng vs. Chye Wee Koon and others. Before the Honourable Mr. Justice Manning m Court No. 2 at 10.30 a.m.: Magistrate's Appeal: Rahman vs. Rex. At 11 a.m.:—98 words
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223 1940-02-22 2 rE undernoted newly added non-fiction and fiction works will be ready for 1 issue at Raffles Library on Saturday Free-lance photography, Illustrated, Ber--1 nard Alfieri, Jr.; Marian the life of George Eliot, Simon Dewes; The Spice of life, Illust rated, George Foster; Life worth223 words
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92 1940-02-22 2 Chungking, Feb. 20. /CONGRATULATING Generalissimo Chiang Kai-shek and the Chinese defenders m South Kwangsi on their victory after the successes m North Hunan and North Kwangtung Mr Tan Kah Kee, Chairman of the South Seas China Relief Association at Singapore has sent a92 words
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74 1940-02-22 2 'UAHRY GOLDENBERG, a British 1 subject, was charged m the Singapore third court yesterday with cheating Mr. H. de Souza, proprietor of Mayfleld Kennels and Zoo, of 120 turkeys on Dec. 16. Goldenberg was alleged to have failed to pay for the turkeys, vorth about74 words
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459 1940-02-22 2 Disproving Nazis' Story Of Press-Gang Methods THE German wireless, says a correspondent of The Times, has sought to discount m a variety of ways the arrival m France of contingents from the Indian Army. War service is alleged not to be voluntary. As459 words
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Article294 1940-02-22 2 fFHE desirability of boys' clubs being formed m Singapore was discussed at the dinner meeting of the Rotary Club at the Adelphi Hotel last night. Mr. T. W. Ong mentioned the efforts which the Straits-Chinese British Association are making to form a club for Chinese294 words
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114 1940-02-22 2 THIS is your second offence and I think you deserve a very much heavier sentence this time. If you come before this court again a very serious view indeed will be taken ol your cE.?e." sad Mr. Conrad Oldham m the second court yesterday114 words
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Article66 1940-02-22 2 4 JOE E. Brown turns policeman m Colombia's "Beware, Spooks which opened at the Capitol last night, and j visits a circus spooks house to capture a notorious crook. Mary Carlisle, who is cast as Joe's newly-wedded wife, turns m a capable performance m66 words
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48 1940-02-22 2 (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Feb. 20. pULES under the Registration of Businesses Enactment will be enforced m the F.M.S. from Mar. 1, it is notified m the Government Gazette. The rules give particulars of the method of registration of certain businesses.48 words
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Article73 1940-02-22 2 i A SALE of magazines and periodicals purrk chased for Raffles Library between January and June of this year will be held at the Library on Monday at 5 p.m. Purchasers will receive back numbers of magazines and periodicals regularly as current numbers arrive. For the73 words
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Article49 1940-02-22 2 (From Our Own Correspondent) Ipoh, Feb. 21. THE Raja Muda of Perak and Mr. A. L. Birse, District Officer, Kinta, were among those present at the third mile Kota Bharu Road, Gtopau? on Monday at the launching of a dredge belonging to the Kota Bharu Tin Ltd.49 words
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Article86 1940-02-22 2 (From Our Own Correspondent) Johore Bahru, Feb. 21. THE Chief Police Officer has offered a reward of $1,006 "to the person or persons who will furnish information leading to the apprehension of the person or p*rsoiu responsible for the occurrence of three recent fires on86 words
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90 1940-02-22 2 MR Hugh Taylor, of United En--1T gineers Ltd., son of Lieut -Col and Mrs. T. G. Taylor of Chipchase Castle, Wark, Northumberland, was married to Miss Dirna Elliot at the house of Brigadier and Mrs M A Studd, Royal Road, Alexandra, yesterday. The bride is90 words
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Article80 1940-02-22 2 Dail y Share Report ISSUED Bl IKA t| OF BUSINESS Uv, A7 I A further rise *"*> of tin to-day to m one or two \m Kuchais but prir... balance. KampoJ vere wanted at Pectively. Raubs w* r The decision of ur.. Regulation Canim:--' portable allowance 80 per cem of80 words
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Article22 1940-02-22 2 FYi.-m Our r IT.-COL MATIN, Nan Ming, the C! are on a gocdv.il! yesterday entertaii Chinese Chamber after their urn22 words
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Advertisement130 1940-02-22 2 DEFINITELY— A LAUGHING MATTER! 6.15 9.i5 p.m. ALHAIVIBRA THE TWO FUNNIEST THINGS THAT ,*«^iilw EVER HAPPENEDIf JF y. yyyyyyyyyyyyy. .-x-^ft-x ■■•^.t»Xv!v*Jß\;'!''.* -x -*\-!vfl|^ mm .•^//■•.•■'■•.yC h i^^^ !!f^^^l «1 i^^K GARDINER i\ HOLD TIGHTrrITe/re thumbing their way to an All -Time Speed Record m J^pfcT RADIO I if,--, i i130 words
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Advertisement135 1940-02-22 2 Forget all your worries leave jour "thinking ap at home and come out on a Real Uuifh s pr^ You could hear the Screams Last Night A MILE AWAY!! POSITIVELY LAST NIGHT AT THE AIR-COHDITIONEt 615 91S CAPITOL Joe caught colds instead of I^TTTSHHHHHHHi^fe Also LATEST GAUIfONT BRlTi>it A NEW135 words
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193 1940-02-22 3 Statement On Aid For Colonies Is Welcomed London, Feb. 21. IUUBM— m the f Colonial assistance of the newspapers :;ment. hey regard as the .s period of Colonial .1 itions to the v rcsMd by all the imenU are summed up the remark that any h Kmpire may read md193 words
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44 1940-02-22 3 FARED LEADER TO LOSE FRENCH NATIONALITY ParU Feb. XL lauricc r ihorjz. A C .n:unist leader, v H be pubJ mrna] to-day. iribvnal on Nov. his a'oence to six on a ch^rg? o. the country m time I areJ from I resent whore ReuterReuter - 44 words
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Article22 1940-02-22 3 no the executive; ir Pa i I e t London Paris lor i-n Trench Social- led by Mr. C. ur Opposition leader.22 words
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Article36 1940-02-22 3 Tokio, Feb. XL THU French Ambassador, M. Charles Arsene-Henry, called on the Foreign Office yesterday afternoon and made representations to the Japanese Government regarding Japanese aerial attacks on the Yunnan railway.- EasternEastern - 36 words
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Article188 1940-02-22 3 London, Feb. 21. HPHE Nazi claim that Britain has set a precedent for taking prisoners through neutral waters by bringing the captured German ship Dusseldorf through the Panama Canal is at once answered by a reference to the HayPauncefote treaty of 1901 which governs navigationBritish wireless - 188 words
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Article21 1940-02-22 3 The Canadian Government hrs made arrangements through the International Red Cross m Geneva to exchange 335 enemy aliens with Ger- many.21 words
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569 1940-02-22 3 SWEDISH PAPER SAYS ACTION NOT JUSTIFIED JHE declaration of Mr. Neville Chamberlain, the Prime AHm,' i H USe f Comm °«s yesterday on the «f if" IS unanimousl y endorsed by all sections ot the British Press, which describes Mr. Chamberlain's >peecn as a promptReuter - 569 words
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54 1940-02-22 3 London, I- Hi. 21. THE plans for voting by the Canadian troops m England m the Dominion's jemTSi election are well advanced. Polling day m Canada is Mar. 26 and he voting period for the Canadian ronps m England wil! extend from Mar. 14 toBritish Wireless - 54 words
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Article79 1940-02-22 3 Oslo, Feb. 21. "TPHE Norwegian Government has not yielded to pressure from any side," declared Prof. Koht, the Norwegian Foreign Minister, commenting on Mr. Chamberlains statement m the Ilause of Cammons. The professor added that m this case, as m all others, the Norwegian Government hadReuter - 79 words
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166 1940-02-22 3 British Embassy To Remain In Shanghai London, Feb. 21. ASKED m the House of Commons yesterday whether since the Soviet and American embassies m China enjoyed a more favourable geographic proximity to the headquarters of the Chinese Government and so bed easy access for commercial discussions and negotictlons, the PrimeReuter - 166 words
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114 1940-02-22 3 Opposition To U. S. Silver Buying Plan Washington. Feb. 21. ADDITIONAL opposition to cont'nu- ance of the Adm'nis ration's foreign silver purchase prcgramme is seen m the latest action of the advisory countii of the Federal Reserve System. The council has arked the Federal Reserve Board to transmit its resolutionReuter - 114 words
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Article115 1940-02-22 3 Amsterdam. Feb. 21. NO more coal will be supplied to cinemas, theatres and similar places of entertainm?nt m Germany unless "they are of special importance." Th's order has been irsued by the Reich C3al commissioner because of th? ever-incre:sing fuel shor.age. Nor is thereReuter - 115 words
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58 1940-02-22 3 Rcme, Feb. 21. A trade delegation is leaving for Bucharest m a few days to negotiate an agreement for development of Itrlo-Rumanian trade. Italian newspapers emphasise the eordrlty of relations between Italy r»nd Rumania, which was reaffirmed m the las* few days by the visit ofReuter - 58 words
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241 1940-02-22 3 London, Feb. 21. MOVING the second reading of the Old Age and Widows' Pensions Bill, the Health Minister, Mr. Walter Elliot, said that m spite of much that divided the Government from the Opposition and the many hard words which may be said,British Wireless - 241 words
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Article173 1940-02-22 3 Welles' Mission Far East Link JAPANESE COMMENT ON AMERICAN PRESSURE Tokio, Feb. 21. COMMENTING on the postponement of the debate en Senator Key Pittman's anti-Japaness embargo bill m the American Congress, the Asahi Shimbun says that it was apparently designed to constrain Japan rather than to improve relations between JapanEastern News - 173 words
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Article106 1940-02-22 3 London, Feb. 21 A FIER being adrift for five days m a |ft crippled motor boat, 11 survivors of the crew of 24 of a Norwegian steamer, whose name is stated to be the Steinstad which was torpedoed off the west coast of Eire on Feb.106 words
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80 1940-02-22 3 Shanghai. Feb. 21. I lANG Hung-chih, head of the Lj pro-Japanese Nanking Reformed Government, flew to Shanghai on Monday from Nanking for a specia meeting with Wang Ching-wei m connection with the project?d establishment cf a new central regime m Japanese-occupied China. After theReuter - 80 words
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Article255 1940-02-22 3 London, Feb. 21. IN a German broadcast from Bre--1 men last night to Holland and Belgium the following statement was made: "Eye-witness imports have been received to the effect; that the lifeboats of the German ship Watussi which was attacked by British bombers off the CapeBritish Wireless - 255 words
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70 1940-02-22 3 Peiping. Feb. 21. SHANGHAI will be the head office of the new central bank which will be established afier th? new pro-Jananese central government under Wang Chinswci is established, according to Chinese reports Not?s of the Federal reserve bank and Mon? Kiang Bank willReuter - 70 words
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Advertisement73 1940-02-22 3 HI «t j 12 3 *w J B- L.I h •> F I ii I 9 I 9 k fl I I i P*' r*- x*■ ■ff- T wJ>^ ?T?H^. flri 1 H B^ 'i > 'sE^ r^^*it J*>«n*. -SJk%' >: ?>, v fl '<&? v >'>^ .^c-\V$ -> ■"<"*"■■%■73 words
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Advertisement188 1940-02-22 3 BICKIEPEGS are bisr-uit bone.s for teething babies. They are so designed that the action of gnawing, moulds the soft tiny jaws into a beautiful shaDe and makes ample room for perfectly even teeth. All babies love them and they are nutritious. Begin at 4 months. Medical Hall Ltd. 3, Battery188 words
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632 1940-02-22 4 The Singapore Free Press THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 1940. Britain 's Colonial Responsibility ANE indirect result of the clash v between the totalitarian and democratic systems of government during the past decade has been to throw a spotlight on what has come to be known as the Colonial Problem. The issue632 words
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Article1379 1940-02-22 4 A Singapore MAN in LONDON DELIEVE it or not— quite a lot of people are tackling the question of their summer holiday. After the weather which you have heard about we are all expecting a really super sunny season. Something that will completely kill the joke of, "Summer, yes it1,379 words
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Article625 1940-02-22 4 CENSITIVE people who found themselves scandalized by Mr. Churchill's reference to "Hitler and his Huns" (though as a matter of history it was the ex-Kaiser who first used "Hun" as a term of presumably admiring exhortation to German soldiers) should evidently avoid the Gold Coast,625 words
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Article118 1940-02-22 4 DUA PULOH I telah tenggeian akhir hari Ahad keptt buah kapal Brttl besar-nya. Uma ta' champor berjun Jumlah sa-bai.>;»^ minggu ia-lah semenjak mulal pen Kerajaan Jenn* minggu dahulu afcaJ menjalankar. pej kasehan lagi diBritish dan Pcra: pan kapada k menyatakan sexn hadapan akan kenyataan Jern.;dengan mencraiipli yang118 words
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Advertisement172 1940-02-22 4 NOTICE consumers of ALLSOPP BEER IN SINGAPORE ARE NOTIFIED THAT THE RETAIL SELLING PRICES ARE AS FOLLOWS UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE:For 1 dozen Quarts $7*15 For 1 dozen Pints $4*20 (INCLUDING DUTY) CALDBECK MACGREGOR CO., LTD. I 201, CANTONMENT ROAD, SINGAPORE. rtl SFH lAI %^SF^2# r M< raE APPOINTMENT KING F172 words
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Advertisement11 1940-02-22 4 Protect your clothes BDlßiiffliil iXTTXOff^flMci ft s* y FLIT flJJ*jfl.yjE, KILLS/11 words
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Article1342 1940-02-22 5 Cartoons, Pamphlets "Red Literature" COMMUNISTIC ACTIVITIES IN MALAYA ALLEGED THOUSANDS of copies of "Red literature" m the form manifestoes, propaganda news sheets, pamphlets pgders, fctten and cartoons, and a cyclostyle outfit and ct»pkt€ printing press were shown m the criminal dis- cowl yesterday before Mr. J1,342 words
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Article, Illustration14 1940-02-22 5 A MEMBER of the trench mortar section of the Warwickshire Regiment m France.14 words
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70 1940-02-22 5 THE new British colonial policy, 1 under which grants will be made for the social welfare of the Colonies and Protectorates as well as for their economic development, will be discussed by the Secretary of State for the Colonies m a broadcast to-night at70 words
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225 1940-02-22 5 ASKED WAITRESS FOR PROTECTION MONEY "IT is essential that young girls m shops should be free from demands for protection money. I therefore view this as a very serious type of offence," said Mr. Conrad Oldham convicting Khwong Kwun on a charge of attempted extortion, m the Singapore second court225 words
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230 1940-02-22 5 Enemy Aliens In Singapore Win Case SALARY CLAIM FROM CHINESE JUDGMENT m a civil suit m which two enemy aliens, Robert Curt Barth :nd Herbert Millhan, claimed damages from the Kian Guan Hin Oil Mills Co. j fcr work done m connection with a glycerine manufacturing business was given by230 words
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Article85 1940-02-22 5 From Our Own Correspondent) Jnhore Bahru, Feb. 21. A MISADVENTURE verdict exonerating A. J. Massie, manager of the Klebang division estate of Kempas Ltd.. Paloh. was given by the ccroner. Tucn Haji Nassir. to-day at an inquest on Kong Chiew. who died af.er a collision85 words
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560 1940-02-22 5 AN INCIDENT aboard an Italian vessel, Victoria, which is well-known m Singapore, was described m the Bombay police court when seven Europeans, including two German women, one Dutch weman, and the rest Italians, were charged under the Defence of India Rules. Mr. R. P.560 words
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474 1940-02-22 5 FOR TUNE LOST ON TURF "IN RIOTOUS LIVING" (From Our Own Correspondent) Penang, Feb. 21. AS I said several months ago, there is no doubt that a considerable part of bankrupt's fortune has Ikhmi lost on the turf and m riotous living," said the474 words
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66 1940-02-22 5 FE Chinese Christian Association will celebrate its 50th anniversary meeting on Saturday. 8.15 p.m., m the V.M.C.A. Hall, Orchard Road. There will be an attractive programme and a snedal crlleejtion will be taken for the Malaya Patriotic Fund. Admission will be by tickets enly, which can66 words
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Article85 1940-02-22 5 APLEA that he was taking the money ta his plantation on a Dutch island m order to pay his coolies was made by Liang Jui Kwang when he claimed trial m the Singapore criminal district court yesterday to a charge of attempting to take $330 m local currency85 words
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336 1940-02-22 5 Chap Goh Meh Celebrations To-Night THOUGH Singapore Chinese h. celebrated this year a more elaborate and happier lunar New Year than for many years pa*t it seems unlikely that the parade' of Chap Goh Meh (Fifteenth Night) which has almost died out m this city, will be revived this time.336 words
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Article97 1940-02-22 5 A MAN who bought a statue as ft curio at an auction sale was charged m the Singapore third court yesterday with "publicly exhibiting an obscene idol" m a >hep In Hill Street en Tuesday. He was Ch: n Queo Kce. who fended guilty,97 words
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Advertisement49 1940-02-22 5 v Uke >our next visit to the CAPITOL THEATRE !><>ubly Enjoyable by DINING FIRST at the UK- CONDITIONED CAPITOL RESTAURANT *Vhfrt (uisine. torn fort Courteous Sen ice jh^mtstanding Considerations s <>mething About HORSES m MALAYA b > R H de S. ONRAET $5.00. K^ Walsh, Ltd. fL '> S UCE.49 words
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Advertisement27 1940-02-22 5 "ROBERT'S WIPE" BOOKING plans for "Robert's Wife," to be given m aid of the Malaya Patriotic Fund, may now be inspected at John Little and Co., Ltd.27 words
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Advertisement36 1940-02-22 5 DISTINCTIV E F O O T W E A~li For Men TWO SMART MODELS IN BLACK or BROWN Sizes and Half Sizes 7 to 11 Two Fittings Medium and Broad $7.75 nett ROBINSON CO., LTD". ni36 words
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Article164 1940-02-22 6 The Singapore Chamber of Commerce Rubber Association held its 1.474 th auction yesterday, there were catalogued 2,238,5-54 lb— 999*36 tons; offered 1.946,712 1b— 869.07 tons; sold 1.468.416 1b.— 655.54 tons. London— Spot 13 b d. New York— Spot I 18 11 16 cts. Ribbed Smoked Sheet Cents164 words
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Advertisement604 1940-02-22 6 CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS TENDERS SINGAPORE MUNICIPALITY Tenders. Tenders arc now invited tor th« foUowing materials or services. Foi 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, IS4O. Supply of Standard High Pressure; Copper Tubes for604 words
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Advertisement454 1940-02-22 6 BOARD RESIDENCE. SEA FRONT KATONG GRANGE— 77 Meyer Rd. (near Swimming Club) Board- Residence at moderate rates Large Gardens Tennis. Phone: 5758. EAST ANGLIA I OXJLEI RISE SINGAPORE. 3 mini, to town Wgh level, garages, dally Jt monthly rites, large grounds, excellent cuisine, tennis, single sod double rooms. PHONB *m.454 words
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Advertisement395 1940-02-22 6 The Food Supply Officer. Singapore has issued a Focd Dealer's Licence to the nrm '•Impanrx." WANTED WANTED AGENTS on 150 upwards for Suitings, Shirtings. Sarees, Hosiery. Bonus 800 Free Samples. No Investment. Apply Omi Limited t Silk Hosiery Mills > Ludhiana, India. JLm»« R LIRm THURSDAY. FEB. 22 TINOMBO— SeIat-Pandjang,395 words
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Advertisement453 1940-02-22 6 PAST PASSENGER SERVICE. SINGAPORE TO SAN FRANCISCO. VIA MANILA h<,n<, k < Sails Spore S.S. CITY OP WE^TORT NEWS Feb. 29 s.s. CITY OP NORFOLK Mar 23 6.5. CITY OF LOS ANGELES Apr 20 s.s. CITY OP BALTIMORE May 18 ACCEPTING CARGO FOR PACIFIC COAST PORTS ALsn km;,muh NEW YORK453 words
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Miscellaneous278 1940-02-22 6 Post Office Mail List TO-DAY Aden, .surface l pjn., 5 p.m., air 5 pm. Africa air 5 p.m. Australia air 5 p.m. Burma air 5 p.m. China air 5 p.m. Egypt surface 1 p.m., 5 p.m., air 5 p.m. Great Britain and Europe generally surface 1 p.m., 5 p.m., air278 words
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Advertisement337 1940-02-22 7 p.&O. and BRITISH INDIA LINES •INCORPORATED IN ENGLAND) p. O. S. N. COS SAILINGS. The best possible .services are being maintained United Kingdom, also to Hong Kong and 1 ghai DWHHjiI" are requested to register their neflts, but under present circumstances aw perforce restricted. II pfxHH m*j call *t ports337 words
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Advertisement492 1940-02-22 7 BOUSTEAD CO., LTD. (Incorporated In F.M.S.) IELErHONE: Frelffat 54SS. Pasmre SUI Regular service from the Orient to Vancouver by GIANT EMPRESSES -Across Canada through the Canadian Rockies—Lake Louise— Banff. Trans-Atlantic by "EMPRESS" "DUCHESS" or "MONT' steamers to the United Kingdom.— All under one management. ♦or detailed information apply to your492 words
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Advertisement456 1940-02-22 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 passenger456 words
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546 1940-02-22 8 Exciting B.H.L. Soccer At Harbour Board RESULT IN DOUBT TILL THE FINAL WHISTLE CMUNGING the biggest upset m Business Houses* League soccer so far this season, the Straits Times Press beat the Hongkong and Shanghai Bank, last year's champions, and the only unbeaten side, by546 words
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Article, Illustration24 1940-02-22 8 The teams that took part m the annual reunion hockey match between the Past and Present boys of St. Andrew's School.24 words
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Article103 1940-02-22 8 THE following have been selected to I play m a captain's vs. vice-cap-tain's cricket match on Sunday at the S.C.R.C. Play will begin at 2 p.m. Captain's team: Scan Keng Siew, Chia Keng Hock, Low Kee Pow, Cecil Wong. Swee Lim Suang, Chang Mm Tat, Chua Boon Yew,103 words
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Article393 1940-02-22 8 Milton Scores Five Goals Off Reel T*WO more matches m the S.C'.C. six- a-side soccer tournament were decided on the padang yesterday and, as m the opening games on Tuesday, the exchanges were fast and keen. In the first match yesterday Ferguson's team i"B" team> had an393 words
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Article38 1940-02-22 8 AFTER the match on Friday between the captain's and vice-captain's team the bowling green will be available for playing private games from Monday. The fixtures for the triples tournament will be announced as soon as possible38 words
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282 1940-02-22 8 4J.C 0: Harper Gilfillan 0. IN A Business Houses' League soccer mal~h at the Anson Road Stadium yesterday the Singapore Traction Company and Harper Gilflllan played a scoreless draw, both sides giving a disappointing display. The few features of the game included a "missed"282 words
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681 1940-02-22 8 MEETING TO BE HELD ON MARCH 2,6 9 A GOOD entry of 158 horses and ponies has been received for the Selangor Turf Club's Gold Cup meeting which will be^ run at Kuala Lumpur on Mar. 2, 6 and 9. The committee have681 words
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201 1940-02-22 8 REUTENS' TEAM WINS S S.R.C. SIX-A-SIDE SOCCER FINAL. Losers Keep Up Steady Attack But Fail In Front Of Goal pONTRARY to expectations, J. G. Reutcn*' i im defeated A. G. Valberg's team by one m the final of the S.K.C. six-a-side focithall played on the padang. The result was contrary201 words
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Article107 1940-02-22 8 COCCEK thrill> a r. uroniisfd the Anson Road sudiu:i day when thf first string;, «f the Malays and the Chinese meet m a friendly game Holder oj thf senior division honours the Malays played deUhtiul i hrt season and also made a %mx. hid to win107 words
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