The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 22 March 1940
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Title Section13 1940-03-22 1 AND DAILY NEWS NO. lfi,0l?. ESTD. 1833 FRIDAY, MARCH 22, 1940. S CENTS13 words
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1052 1940-03-22 1 Flying Ace In Last War Who Recently Received The D.S.O. 49 PLANES TOOK PART IN BOMBING A MAN who served m Singapore and India after the 1918 Armistice led the great R.A.F. raid on the derman air base at Hornum, on the island ofReuter; British Wireless - 1,052 words
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Article132 1940-03-22 1 How Good Are Fighters At Night? London, Mar. 21. ROM from the pilots m aged i*i rrcent operai indicate that the defence vit against attacks from tir i.H left almost entirely '.rrman searchlight units titti-aircraft batteries and M led to much cornwrites Renter's military pondent. h<>re were the German WhyReuter - 132 words
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Article95 1940-03-22 1 "Daring, Successful Telling" London. Mar. 21. A vessful and telling Tuesday night shows that kh as well as wings .sution came to Germany attempts on Scapa >;..y resulted m negligible BMBC and for the rest of the tlelds, on the seashore and c -ttages with the sad conni m casualtiesReuter - 95 words
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Article54 1940-03-22 1 Ankara. Mar. 21. ING to a dispatch from An.3 are new taking place between Gen. Assim Gunduz, of the Turkish General the Allied military chiefs re-co-crdination of Turkish. d French forces and their m with n stipulations of the ire regarded as prolongairlier conferences at AnkaraReuter - 54 words
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291 1940-03-22 1 London, Mar. 21. EXPERIENCE so far gained m the present war m no way Justifies predictions that air power would prove the decisive factor at sea. An authoritative analysis of the power of aeroplanes against shipping was issued m London to-day and contains tjjeReuter - 291 words
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Article134 1940-03-22 1 London, Mar. 21. INTENSE air activity was reported off the south-east coast of Britain during the night. German pianes were reported near the coast and watchers say that British fighter and reconnaissance planes flew out to sea. British fighter patrols were active alorg aReuter - 134 words
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Article38 1940-03-22 1 Paris, Mar. 21. IT i.s learned that the British patrol which raided the German line yesterday consisted of one officer and six men. Six Germans were put out of action, namely five killed and one cap- tured. ReuterReuter - 38 words
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Article35 1940-03-22 1 RICHARD TAUBER. the famous singer, who Is by birth an Austrian, to-day became a British subject. His next appearance will be At a concert m aid of the British Red Cross.35 words
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Article47 1940-03-22 1 London, Mar. 21. UDHAM SINGH, accused of the murder of Sir Michael O'Dwyer, former Governor of the Punjab, was further remanded to-day afteT eyewitnesses had described the shooting. The posecution alleged that the bullets which killed Sir Michael were fired within a distance of nine inches ReuterReuter - 47 words
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279 1940-03-22 1 London, Mar. 21. j IN reply to a question m the House of Commons to-day Mr. Malcolm MacDonald, Secretary of State for Colonies, explained the scope cf the AngloFrench colonial agreement. He said that already since the outbreak of the war various problems entailing closeReuter - 279 words
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421 1940-03-22 1 DALADIER DEFENCE WAR MINISTER IN REYNAUD CABINET Paris Mar. 21, M PAUL REYNAUD to-day completed his 'task of forming* lfJ a Cabinet following: the resignation of the Daladier Ministry and presented the list to President Lebrun this afternoon. The new French Cabinet has 21 members, 12 of whom were mReuter - 421 words
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Article93 1940-03-22 1 Bucharest, Mar. 21. A PLEDGE of loyalty to Kin* Carol's National Rebirth Front (the only political organization allowed m Rumania) was given m Parliament last night by M. Jung:, leader of the German minority m Rumania. He added that the Germans m Rumania were loyal toReuter - 93 words
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Article140 1940-03-22 2 *i|ICKEY ROONEY is seen m an usual setting m "Babes m Arras." which opened at the Capitol last night: but he is the same inimitable Mickey who has mad* himself the must popular actor of the year. It is also a film outstanding for140 words
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174 1940-03-22 2 THE Singapore Swimming Club had 3,538 members at the end of last January, compared with 3,588 a year previously. The first-mentioned figure is made up of 1,799 ordinary members, 1,416 lady members, 294 Service members. 16 life members and 13 honorary members, while those for January174 words
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71 1940-03-22 2 CONVICTED on a charge of housebreaking lii order to commit theft of material worth about $63, Lim See Teng, a 23-year-old Hainanese, was sentenced to two months* rigorous imprisonment m the Singapore third court yesterday. The offence was stated to have been committed on71 words
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Advertisement162 1940-03-22 2 IM)\T LET ANYTHING KEEP YOU FKOM i SEEING THE TEAR'S BIGGEST ATTRACTION jjili!»:^^^!?. A 6 9 0 9 Svat?* I looked Pro\i.sionall\ Must be taken up before 9J5 p.m. RKO RADIO'S SHOW OF SHOWS Here they come!... The reckless, lusty, swaggering sons of the thundering guns of Kipling's storied India...162 words
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Advertisement136 1940-03-22 2 New POWDER SHADES FROM PARIS -to go with LATEST FASMOHS that this season's o'^0 Blended by a French Beauty Expert these very lat<»<t powder shades have been rushed to Malaya. You can obtain them here only m the new thrilling shades of Poudre Tokalon. "Apricot" a warm golden rlov.- for136 words
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Advertisement218 1940-03-22 2 THE BRIGHTEST BEST HOLIDAY^ COMEDY SHOW IN TOWN! 4 SHOWS DAILY MAKE THI s your 11A.M-3.15-6.15-9.15J !L E N P5 ZV OUS_ CAP I TO L I PHO^ 526jJ The RIG THEATRE with the RTC }>i (V WE All ih» »u«/c, acnt. lovgber era fIM at MptctocJ* ef th» gr*at218 words
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353 1940-03-22 3 "Scandinavian Alliance Would Be Purely Of Defensive Character" MORE RED DEMANDS? A rrnonivfi L London, Mar. 21. A C k DING l he Finnish wireless the Soviet objection r t th conclusum of a Scandinavian defence pact is rejected by Finland. The wireless states:Reuter - 353 words
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Article258 1940-03-22 3 MUST EXERCISE HER BELLIGERENT RIGHTS London, Mar. 21. B; UN is unable to accept the s abilities that would result were she to refrain from exercise of her belligerency ..ays the British reply to the note of Mar. 3 protesting the working of the BritishReuter - 258 words
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Article17 1940-03-22 3 EXPLOSION KILLS EIGHT I ondon. Mar. 21. nd rour serio and ftre at near Stoke-on--I.oi*o are employed.17 words
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Article140 1940-03-22 3 AN extraordinary meeting of the Legislative Council will be held at 10 a.m. on Apr. 2. It v likfly that the recommendations of the committee on proposed war taxation will be introduced at the meeting. The Governor, Sir Shenton Thomas, said m his broadcast on Mar. 3.140 words
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81 1940-03-22 3 Tientsin, Mar. zl. IT vai meant as a joke." declared Lieut. -Co! Mori, the Japanese military spokesman, m a supplementary rvien yesterday denying the interpretation placed on his statement at yesterday's conference that the blockade cf the Tientsin concessions would only be lifted after Japan. ItalyReuter - 81 words
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Article87 1940-03-22 3 London, Mar. 21. MORE than 300 000 women are expected to qualify immediately for old age pensions when tho Old Age and Widow's Pensions Act, which was given Royal assent to-day comes into operation on Aug. 1. Under the new Pensions Act. pensions became payable toReuter - 87 words
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102 1940-03-22 3 Independence Of Philippines Japan Shanghai, Mar. 21. THE granting of independence to the Philippines by the United States m 1946 would mean eventual doom to the Far Eastern interests and possessions of America, England. France, Holland and o her Western nations, Judge J. W. Hausserman, one of Manila's oldest andReuter - 102 words
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112 1940-03-22 3 Reds Buy Much War Material From U.S. London, Mar. 21. OOVIET RUSSIA is buying large quantities of war materials from the United States. This was disclosed by Mr. R. H. Cross, Minister of Economic Warfare, at question time m the House of Commons to-day. He understood that Soviet purchases ofReuter - 112 words
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Article332 1940-03-22 3 London, Mar. 21. The following are to-day s closing middle quotations. Shares are of £1 denomination ur>Jess otherwise stated: Con. Loan 5% 1944-64 110 *s funding Loan 4% 1960-90 111*'. -f >i War Lean 3 'j c ,h 93 1116 Com. Union Assce (Units 7 Prudential Assce332 words
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Article188 1940-03-22 3 COMMODITIES EXCHANGES (Jrrora Om owl Corre- prudent) London. Mar. 21. /COMMODITY and ExcliaiiLe marvels cijsed V* as toliows uitti orevious quotations id parenUiesis-— KLBBER: Firmer. Spot HUd ll%d (11 3 16d 11 5 16d, May 11 5 ICd 11 7 lGd (H3 16d 115 16d > July-Sc-pt 11 3 16d188 words
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191 1940-03-22 3 Rom?, Mar. 21. ON leaving Italy Mr. Sumner Welles, U.S. Under-Secretary of State, sent a telegram to Count Ciano, Italian Foreign Minister, requesting him to transmit to the King his deep appreciation lor the audience granted him and expressing profound gratitude lor theReuter - 191 words
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Article277 1940-03-22 3 London, Mar. 21. Allegations of a serious leakage through the Allied blockade were made m the House of Commons by the Liberal, Mr. G. le M. Minder (Conservative) and Mr. K. Booth by (I'n.) on the motion for the adjournment. Mr. Mander complained that agreements with neutrals were277 words
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202 1940-03-22 3 British Overseas Trade Figures Encouraging London, Mar. 21. •THE overseas trade figures for February once again afl"or»l an illuminating commentary on th«» Nazi propagandist claims that th3ir ruthless and illegal sea warfare is cutting off Britain froTi essential supplies. Exoorts of U.K. gnol? m February are valued at £37 402British Wireless - 202 words
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Article166 1940-03-22 3 MR. C. H. CHAN and Miss Lucie w. r declared Singapore's amateur dan -c champions at the final of the dance competitirn held at the Happy Cabaret last night. Mr. J. Milne and Miss Martha Meether were adjudged run-ners-up and Mr. Samy and Mii.s M Fung awarded166 words
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Advertisement65 1940-03-22 3 itßvtcr r EVERYTHING FOR EVERYBODY Vans leave on Weekdays t at 5.15 a.m. with Bread, Milk Ice I m 9.15 All Supplies H 2.45 p.m. do j m 5.30 i Ice CreamX on Sundays Public Holidays i at 5.15 a.m. with Bread, Milk Ice „9.15 All Supplies r „5 3065 words
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Advertisement141 1940-03-22 3 "NAVIGAN" TRAVEL AIR AND SEA SICKNESS REMEDY. A ROCHE PRODUCT MEDICAL HALL LTD. 3. BATTERY ROAD. CATHAY T0 DAY mm G oes 11a.m.3.156.159.15 SEEN BY THOUSANDS ALREADY! ENJOYED BY ALL! MAKE THIS YOUR HOLIDAY PICTURE! YOU LL ENJOY EVERY INCH OF THIS MAGNIFICENT STORY OF HEPCJSM AND ADVENTURE jXLAST *™f*"f*141 words
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612 1940-03-22 4 The Singapore Free Press FRIDAY, MARCH 22, 1940. Compulsory Saving MALAYA is already experienc--ITI ing some of the problems of wartime economy, e.g., the •vicious spiral* of rising wages to meet the rising cost of living We are also faced with the problem of paying our share of the war,612 words
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1097 1940-03-22 4 Where Evil Is Glorified J.A. SPENDER (The Famous British Publicist) WRITES: 4 *l^HE whole effort of civilization, as we understand that of bringing State action up to the level oi th decency and humanity at which we aim m our private U*m 441,097 words
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989 1940-03-22 4 JOAN LITTLEFIELD - JOAN LITTLEFIELD By London, Mar. 1. THE present dim lighting m some of our city streets is about equal to the lighting Dickens knew. It was on Christinas day, 1814, that London was lighted generally by gas. Pall Mall was lor a time989 words
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Advertisement92 1940-03-22 4 To make a proper GIMLET but them* nucrlr JUICE must &c K(D |^^E9D9EIHOK3nSB3nV^H NO'FIJVFA WHISKY GOES jjjSßj INTO 4NY BOTTLE Don't be Vague ask t»r Sole Agents- JOHI LITTLE CO LTO. (INCORPORATCD IN ENGLAND) SINGAPORE K. LUMPUR PENANG A IPOH. CATHAY CAFE Where Everybody Goes ESTELLE COWAN Presents THE BEST92 words
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Advertisement28 1940-03-22 4 What is the "Something* m every garment leaving this establishment? It cannot be described exactly.... but it is Style TRY MIEN CHONG TAILORING —34 ColcmiD St. Phone 481628 words
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Article503 1940-03-22 5 South Malaya's Most Popular Variety COST OF GHEE IS ALSO REDUCED BY ORDER POLTHERN Malaya's most popular rice, Thailand No. I White Rice, has reached the lowest point m price the war commenced. An order issued by the Food stroller, Malaya, yesterday reduced its maximum503 words
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Article198 1940-03-22 5 Education Of European Ch ildren PARENTS TURN TO AUSTRALIA I I r A>ED interest, o: Malayan it educational facilities m tact the inauguration of! 1 -hts to the Common- ..r.d especially since the out-: war. was reflected m a letter a committee meeting of the can Association of Malaya. letter198 words
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Article196 1940-03-22 5 Crime Figures European Inspectors SUGGESTION AT MEETING CTATISTICS showing that since the reduction m the number of European police inspectors m the Straits Settlements the proportion of discovered crimes has considerably decreased were furnished by a member at a committee meeting of the European Association of Malaya196 words
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Article56 1940-03-22 5 •ptE SLRFACE mail from Europe which arrived yesterday was an exceptionally heavy one three times the sire of a normal mail. The ship conveying it also arrived rather later than expected. In consequence, it was possible to deliver onl> part of the mail yesterday. The remainder56 words
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Article92 1940-03-22 5 QTATED to have been caught m the KJ act of attempting to steal a car belonging to a European, a young Boyanese. Abbas bin Abidin, was fined $35, or four weeks' rigorous imprisonment by Mr. H. Watson m the Singapore third court yesterday. The European92 words
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249 1940-03-22 5 FILM WARNS OF DRIVING WHILE DRUNK DOUCE OFFICERS and others con- nee ted with public safety attended ft private screening at the Capitol cinema yesterday of a short propaganda film "Drunken Driving.*' The film, which was made m America, provides a vivid though necessarily grim reminder of the dangers of249 words
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103 1940-03-22 5 SINGAPORE is shortly to have a SinoMuslim Cultural Association of Malaya < Singapore). At a meeting attended by prominent Chinese and Muslims at the Chinese Chamber of Commerce yesterday, at which Dr. lim Boon Keng presided, the constitution of the proposed association was discussed and103 words
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65 1940-03-22 5 AT a special meeting of the committee of the European Association of Malaya held m Singapore, with Mr. P. H. Battishill presiding, the question of income tax was discussed. A letter to the Colonial Secretary asking for further information was approved and it was decided65 words
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84 1940-03-22 5 rORTY AMERICAN women, .heir acres ranging from 22 years onwards, travelled from Honolulu to Manila by the American vessel City of Norfolk which arrived m Singapore yesterday. Most of the women, who are wives of members of the United States Air Force, went84 words
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Article89 1940-03-22 5 A NOTICE to the shipping community of Singapore from the Master Attendant, Straits Settlements, states that owners and operators to whom permission has been accorded for their vessels to enter and leave the restricted area of Admiralty waters by the passage between Changi and Pulau Tekong89 words
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Article79 1940-03-22 5 ALLEGED to have been a member of an unlawful society, the "Malayan Communist Party," Cheng Siu Liong, a 39-year-old Kheh, appeared before Mr. H. Watson m the Singapore third court yesterday. The charge was explained to accused and bail was opposed when the case was79 words
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Article99 1940-03-22 5 From Our Ov/n Correspondent* Segamat, Mar. 20. SENTENCE of one month's rigorous imprisonment was passed by Mr. K. G. A. Dohoo, the assistant British Adviser, who sat as Segamat magistrate to-day, on Ahmad bin Ismail, a Malay employed as clerk by the Johore Customs99 words
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216 1940-03-22 5 From Our Own Correspondent) Ipoh, Mar. 21. rS death took place last night of Lady Chulan Raja Puteh Khalsom, the Raja Puan Muda, at her residence m Jalan Raja, Kuala Kangsar, Perak's royal town. She was 56 years of age, and a daughter216 words
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406 1940-03-22 5 "VIOLENTLY SEDITIOUS" DOCUMENTS SEIZED A RAID on a "propaganda office of a secret nature containing highly compromising and secret handwritten documents of the Communist Party" was descril>ed by Mr. F. I. Tremlett, Assistant Superintendent of Police. Special Branch, yesterday, during a case m which Ihrtv Chinese406 words
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Advertisement97 1940-03-22 5 Mas it ever ocearred to you that von ran enjoy a delicious Dinner at the MR -CONDITIONED CAPITOL RESTAURANT f $1-75 selected courses •UK Newly Furnished Lounge «ith Subdued lighting ensures your absolute comfort. ■Mi Now for your next Pinner Party Phone 4906. HAPPY KITE CLUB Frre admission to Happy97 words
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Advertisement75 1940-03-22 5 THE POPULAR CHOICE!!! TEA DANCE TO-DAY MSCIMATINO tmn&t »hwt DANCE DEMONSTRATION by SINGAPORE'S FIRST CHAMPIONSHIP HAPPY THEATRE 6.4S TO-NIGHT 9.15 JOHN CAKFIELD. PmESCUXA LANE 'DUST BE MY DESTINY' MATINEES FftL SAT. Ll5 TM. 'FXASH GORDON A TRIP TO MARS' FIRST 7 CHAPTERS STRAIGHT, PLACE AND SHOW MATINfZS SUN. MON. 175 words
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Advertisement197 1940-03-22 5 I H'M-V I I RECORDS I I GREAT REDUCTION IN I I PRICES I I ROBIN SON. CO., LTD. I I RAFFLES PLACE SINGAPORE. when you feel you cannot work as long, |^|HH^HHb as quickly, or as strongly as usual. Fj^ hi hen younnd yourself unusually irritable. when you tire197 words
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Article211 1940-03-22 6 THE undernoted newly added nonfiction works are ready for issue at Raffles Library: The last muster, Illustrated. Cecil Aldin: Koonwarra, Illustrated. Charles Barrett; My royal past. Illustrated, Baroness von Bulop; Friends m aspic, lan Coster; Exhibition of English Mediaeval Art, Victoria and Albert Museum; Germany211 words
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Article52 1940-03-22 6 THE Chartered Bank of India, Aus--1 tralia and China advise that they have received the following telegram from their London Office: "At shareholders' meeting. Apr. 3. directors will recommend final dividend of 10 per cent, per annum subject to income tax £35.000, pension fund. £182,442 14 152 words
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Article204 1940-03-22 6 ISSUED BY FRASER AND CO., AT CLOSE OF BUSINESS YESTERDAY Markets finished up the last business day of the week very quietly to-day and the volume of business transacted was scarcely sufficient to test prices. Local tin was better at $123 l i, while the price of204 words
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144 1940-03-22 6 DAILY PRICES CURRENT Mar. 21, 1940: 1* O'clock Noon Buyers Sellers No. IX R.S.S. Spot lease 3T'« 37^, No. IX R.SS F. 0.8. m cases March April <_ Sellers option) 37 38 e GF.A.Q R.S.S F OB m bales March April 1 Sellers144 words
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Advertisement1026 1940-03-22 6 CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS TENDERS WHAT «SSn STOMACH SUFFERERS Tcn(ler SHOULD EAT Tenders arc now invited ror the By Dr. F P B. Scott, M.D., Paris foUowing materials or services. For particulars See Munldr>SJ lenders It is a well known fact that some foods Pofjjp take longer to d'gen than others, but1,026 words
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Advertisement503 1940-03-22 6 Law Notice For Next Week List of cases for the week commencing, Monday. Mar. 25, is as follows: Before the Chief Justice, The Hon'ble Sir Percy McElwaine m Court No. 1, On Tuesday at 10.30 a.m.:— Magistrate's Appeal— Lim Kang Sui. At 11 a.m.:— S Chambers No. 473 m OS.503 words
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Advertisement455 1940-03-22 6 FAST PASSENGER SKKVU L. SINGAPORE TO SAN FRANCISCO. VIA MANILA Hum. kos(, Sail* Spore sjs CITY OP NORFOLK Mar 27 s.s CITY OF LOS ANGELES Apr 20 Si. CITY OF SAN FRANCISCO May 4 BA. CITY OF NEWPORT NEWS About June 20 ACCEPTING CARGO FOE PACIFIC COAM PORTS ALSO B\t455 words
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Miscellaneous250 1940-03-22 6 Post Office Mail List Mails close at the General Post Office as follows: TO-MORROW Aden air 4 p.m. Africa air 4 p.m. Africa (South) surface 1 p.m. Australia air 4 p.m. Brunei surface 9 a jn. Kuala Belait surface 9 a.m. Burma surface 1 p.m., air 4 p.m. Canada air250 words
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Advertisement339 1940-03-22 7 p.&O. and BRITISH INDIA LINES 'INCORPORATED DJ ENGLAND) P. O. S. N. COS SAILINGS. The best possible services are being maintained by the P. 0. S. N. Company to their usual ports of call except ports m Japan. Passengers are requested to register their requirements, but under present circumstances etSßatgi339 words
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Advertisement509 1940-03-22 7 BOUSTEAD CO., LTD. (Incotporated m fMJB.) rELEPHONE: Freight 5433. Ptmfc ftOt P|*PMW PACIHC Regular serrice 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 For detailed information apply509 words
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Advertisement519 1940-03-22 7 MANSFIELD CO., LTD. BLUE FUNNEL LINE. Frequent Sailings to United Kingdom and United States of America. Dates are not guaranteed, all cargo bookingr, subject to Conference War Clauses. WESTKRN AUSTRALIA THE SHORTEST SEA ROUTE AT THE CHEAPEST FARE Regular Services to Fre mantle (Perth) via Java by first class passenger519 words
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Article191 1940-03-22 8 TOMORROW SINGAPORE CRICKET: Singapore vs Selanror S.C.C.. 11 a.m.; S.C.C. vs. R VF. Tengah. Tengah; T.P.C A. (K.L.) vs. CSC, 11 a.m.. Balestier; R.A F. (H.Q.) vs. Manchesters, lanolin; A.C.S. Old B3ys vs. Y.M. C.A.. Prince Edward Road: St. Andrew's School vs. Victoria School. Victoria S?toool; Police191 words
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Article169 1940-03-22 8 And Further Ties TWO ties were played off on the S.C.C. courts yesterday m the Club tournament. The results were Men's open doubles: Bateman and Hay beat Fisher and Gilrcour 6 3, 2—6, 8-6 Open sin tries L. H. Kennedy beat C. P Norton 4— 6—4, 6—3169 words
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126 1940-03-22 8 (From Our Badminton Correspondent) A*_ Ipoh, Mar. 21. MILD sensation was caused m the elimination rounds of the Malayan Badminton championships by Durai who defeated the seeded-player Tan Cheng Por 18—13, IS— 6. Other matches played to-day resulted: Yap Ghim Moe beat Lim Teow126 words
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708 1940-03-22 8 Review For Second Day Of Easter Races To-morrow SAFARILAND TO WIN THE MAIN EVENT 70LFANELLA and Light Supper should prove the two best bets of the afternoon to-morrow, the second day of the Perak Turf Club's Easter race meeting. Light Supper was a winner708 words
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Article434 1940-03-22 8 FREE PRESS selections for tomorrow's Ipoh races are: Horses, Class 2, div. 1, 5 1 furs. straight: Safaril&nd, Scarlet Tiger. Horses, (lass 2, div. 2, s*i furs. straight: Newzy, Esquire. Horses, Class 2, div. 1, 6 furs: Squeeze, Viola 11. Horses, Class 2, div. 2, 6 furs.:434 words
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Article84 1940-03-22 8 THE Royal Singapore Golf Club's women's 18 hole competition on Monday resulted m a win for Mrs. J. B. Ross m "A" division and m a win for Miss D. Hirst In "B" division The best returns were: "A" DIVISION Mrs. J. B. Ross 90—17=73:84 words
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Article73 1940-03-22 8 THE following have been selected to play for the Ceylon Sports Club against the T.P.C.A., Kuala Lumpur to-morrow. Sunday and Monday at the Balestier Plain. Play will commence at 11 a.m. on each day. A. P. Rajah (capt.), T. E. K. Retnam, K. Thillainathan, S. K.73 words
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Article, Illustration34 1940-03-22 8 picture. Lt. J. P. M. Hope and Major F. E. Hugonin. two of the Army stalwarts m the Singapore state cricket team this week-end. Hufonin will captain the side. Free PressFree Press - 34 words
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745 1940-03-22 8 Winners Prove Too Fast And Clever For Opponents Chinese 2, R.E 1. IN a game that provided an abundance of thrills, the Chinese gathered full points from the Fortress R.E., winning by two goals to one m a first division league fixture, at the745 words
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Article27 1940-03-22 8 THE annual general meeting of the Singapore Amateur Athletic Association will be held at the Singapore Cricket Club on Wednesday, Mar. 27 at 5.30 p.m.27 words
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Article291 1940-03-22 8 Week-end Cricket Test In Singapore (SINGAPORE meet v.,. in ~or U inter-State ,-ri, kei on the padane to-niorr» v Sunday and Monday and weather, the same should V^ 1 w trugffie for B P«m»; tha should be north going to see. Yesterday mom.n? v291 words
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Article41 1940-03-22 8 TWO further ties yesterday m the V M tournament The results v Men's handicap itegtti 3> beat Low Kef I 7-5. Men's handicap duuhY Juneja and Lt R Blue Dr. G de Souza and J (_3) 9_7, 6—341 words
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Article27 1940-03-22 8 IN a Reserve divisior. played at Gillman tarn day, the Loyals had an victory against the Pdlftre, v. ten goals to one27 words
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Advertisement25 1940-03-22 8 Easter Holiday Publication The SINGAPORE FREE PRESS will not be published on SATURDAY, MARCH 23rd The STRAITS TIMES will not be published TODAY, GOOD FRIDAY25 words
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Advertisement173 1940-03-22 8 4lVl*l inferior tf w insecticides I I Flit it turo death to insects because it is o com binahon of potont killing agents which cannot be r excelled. Flit hot undergone the most exhaustive tettt ond it of known definite killing power That why you should always insist on Flit173 words
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