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Title Section13 1940-04-01 1 AND DAILY NEWS NO. 16,049. ESTD. 1833 MONDAY, APRIL 1, 1940. 5 CENTS.13 words
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2060 1940-04-01 1 1 rials And [Tribulations Beyond Anything (Yet 99 Action Of Small States May Condemn World To Prolonged Ordeal "IT seems to me that an intensification of the struggle is to ■be expected, and we certainly are by no means inclined to shrink from it/ said Mr.Reuter; British Wireless - 2,060 words
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85 1940-04-01 1 New York, Mar. 31. IHK newspapers here describe 1 the (iovernment's decision to permit the Allies to purchase the vt American aeroplanes as a dmark m the war. lhe Herald-Tribune says: "The lea are to have practically unlimited access to all America's plane-makingReuter - 85 words
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Article72 1940-04-01 1 Raiders Over Shetlands Orkneys London, Mar. 31. approached the ShetG Bdfl this morning. The n *.r.g was sounded but no vers dropped. British fighter ■eat up and the enemy were The all-clear signal, was a minutes. ved to be an enemy .so seen over the Orkneys l great height butReuter - 72 words
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Article83 1940-04-01 1 lighting :s reported m Ul China where the Japanese apoarently making a deterrir.ve towards the border of i but dispatches from .ng say that the Japanese D forced to withdraw from south-west of Nanning. Japanese are said to have enI I c:ry on Thursday after83 words
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Article34 1940-04-01 1 Paris, Mar. 31. Duncan, president of the ■>i Trade, and M. Louis RolVmister of Commerce, last an Anglo-French protocol extends facilities agreed on economic agreement signed m Ff»h 1»? tn inr'iiH** np_- nrn- ReuterReuter - 34 words
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Article, Illustration451 1940-04-01 1 Britain May Launch Offensive MR. CHURCHILL'S broadcast is considered m Canada as giving probably a final warning to neutrals to enter the Allied crusade against Hitlerism or sutler consequent German invasion. Mr. Churchill's references to time are regarded as indicating that Britain may take the initiative by launching an offensive.451 words
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86 1940-04-01 1 London, Mar. 31. BOTH Houses of Parliament meet on Tuesday after the Easter recess. The practice of sitting three days weekly will be resumed m future to give Ministers more time for departmental duties. It is expected that the Prime Minister, Mr. Chamberlain,Reuter - 86 words
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283 1940-04-01 1 Considerab le Activity On Western Front GERMANS SUFFER LOSSES IN ATTACKS ON OUTPOSTS Paris, Mar. 31. THERE has been considerable activity again on the Western Front between the .Saar .and the .Yosges, artillery fire being heavy at certain points. An attack at dawn by the Germans against a French postReuter - 283 words
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60 1940-04-01 1 Calcutta, Mar. 31. rN have died of cholera here as a result of the strike of Municipal scavengers which began last Tuesday. Disregarding religious laws which forbid higher castes to defile themselves ty sweeping refuse, citizens, the majority of whom are Hindus, are organising bandsReuter - 60 words
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Article50 1940-04-01 1 London, Mar. 31. ACCORDING to the German radio a mixed Russo-Finnish frontier commission is meeting at Viipuri to deal with demarcation details. The Finnish delegation, under Dr. Paasikivi, which flew to Moscow on Mar. 19, la still there and the date of its return is unknown.- ReuterReuter - 50 words
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137 1940-04-01 1 Most Impressive Funeral In History Of N.Z. Auckland. Mar. 31. ■"PHE funeral of Mr. Michael Savage, I New Zealand's Prime Minister, who died last uesday. took place yesterday at the old fort bastion overlooking Auckland harbour m the presence of 200,000 people. Maori and Roman Catholic rites were observed atReuter - 137 words
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135 1940-04-01 1 London, Mar. 31. EIGHT Dutch seamen, survivors of the crew numbering 12 of the Dutch trawler Protinus, which was .sunk by a German plane, "are now m hospital at a Scottish east coast port after drifting six days m an open boatReuter - 135 words
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Advertisement60 1940-04-01 1 FOR EXCLUSIVE STYLE WORKMANSHIP IN DRESS MAKING CONSULT OUR EXPERT TAILOR! HE KNOWS .YOUR REQUIREMENTS VISIT CHOTIRMALL'S 4143. HIGH STREET Tonight Cocktail Dance 7 p.m to 9 p.m DINNER DANCE (informal) 9.45 to midnight FIRST APPEARANCE OF NEW CABARET ATTRACTION THE PRESTON TRIO WHIRLWIND SKATERS A THRILLING 8c DARING SHOW!60 words
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Advertisement100 1940-04-01 1 jIUST UNPACKED) LACES SUITABLE FOR MORNING AFTERNOON FROCKS HH FIVE DIFFERENT COLOURS CHOTIRMALL'S 41-43. HIGH STREET SEAVIEW HOTEL WEDNtaJAY GALA DINNER DANCE DEBUT OF OUR NEW BAND RELLER'S BLUE MELODY MAKERS DANCE TO THE BEST BAND IN TOWN DINNER $3.— NO ADMISSION CHARGE THURSDAY, FRIDAY, SATURDAY SPECIAL DINNER-DANCE MUSIC BY:100 words
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375 1940-04-01 2 NO PROVISION HAS BEEN MADE, SAYS PLANTER (From Our Own Correspondent) Ipoh, Mar. 30. A S regards dental trouble, particularly m children, no provision, so far as I am aware, exists for any attendance and necessary treatment among estate populations, although I believe there375 words
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Article, Illustration26 1940-04-01 2 picture. Mr. John Francis Browne and his bride. Miss Margaret Betty Hunt, after their wedding at the Cathedral of the Good Shepherd on Saturday. Free PressFree Press - 26 words
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Article53 1940-04-01 2 (From Our Own Correspondent Seremban, Mar. 30. rREE elephants paid a visit to Ulu Beranang a few days ago. The matter was reported to the authorities and the animals were scared away. It i will be remembered that some time ago j elephants damaged a Sakai's hut53 words
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176 1940-04-01 2 a SURPRISINGLY high standard for so difficult a play is attained by Singapore amateurs m "Robert's Wife," which was presented at the Victoria Theatre m aid of the Malaya Patriotic Fund on Saturday night. Set m a country vicarage, it is the story of a176 words
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122 1940-04-01 2 Chinese From Malaya See Gen. Chiang Chungking. Mar. 29. MR. TAN KAH KEE and Mr. Chuang Hsi Yen. leader and deputy leader of the South Seas Chinese Comfort Mission, respectively, accompanied by General Wu Te-chen, Director cf the Overseas Affairs Board of the Kuomintang, Mr. Chen Shu- j en, Chairman122 words
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124 1940-04-01 2 POLLOWING m the footsteps of its gay predecessor, "Brother Rat and a Baby," a "Warner Bros, production which is now at the Alhambra, sparkles with humour. The fun waxes fast as Wayne Morris leads the comedy team, consisting of himself, Priscilla Lane, Jane Bryan,124 words
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88 1940-04-01 2 '"THE Balkans" is the subject of a talk to be broadcast from the Singapore radio station this evening at 7.30 by Professor H. Amon, of Raffles College. With the British Ambassadors and Ministers from all the Balkan capitals now on their way to London lor88 words
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Article138 1940-04-01 2 'From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur. COMPLIMENTING the teams he saw playing hockey on the fine spirit they displayed, Major G. M. Kidd, British Resident. Selangor, who is president of the Selangor Hockey Assocla- I tion said at the annual general meeting of the Association138 words
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Article46 1940-04-01 2 Tokio, Mar. 31. MR. Joseph Grew, the American Ambassador, m a personal letter to the English-language newspaper Japan Advertiser, categorically denies reports that he intends to retire from his post. He describes such statements as "baseless, erroneous and harmful rumours."46 words
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387 1940-04-01 2 THE SALVATION ARMY starts its annual appeal to-day. and an illustrated brochure displays vividly the valuable work this organization is carrying on m Malaya. There is a call for public subscriptions for $35,000. Lieut.-Col. H. A. Lord, the officer commanding, m his appeal writes*387 words
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139 1940-04-01 2 DAILY PRICES Cl RRENT Mar. 30, 1940: 12 O'clock Noon No. IX R.S.S. Spot loose 35* i 36 No. IX R.S.S. P. 0.8. m cases Mar. -Apr. Sellers option) 36 7 37 U G.P.A.Q. RSS. F. 0.8. m bales Mar.-Apr. (Sellers option) 34139 words
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119 1940-04-01 2 IMAGINE seeing an alleged murderer escaping the noose by a matter of minutes when he is made Invisible by a doctor friend who has no antidote for his invention. Imagine also what happens when the invisible man, whose mind is slowly being warped by the119 words
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370 1940-04-01 2 HIGHEST TOTAL OF HOURS IN AIR REGISTERED THE Royal Singapore Flying Club registered 109 fly me hours for March— a ecord for Malaya and amonp; th« highest totals of all civil clubs m the British Empire. The previous club record was 329 i hours m370 words
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Article57 1940-04-01 2 THERE is some really grand m "The Light that Failed. .1 I mount production which had night permiere at the Cathay on j Saturday Based on one of Kipling's featuring Ronald Colman, the film is extremely enjoyable. Colman is great. Also m the cast are57 words
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Article, Illustration16 1940-04-01 2 picture. Mr. Lim Ken& Ho? married Annie Sim at the Chine** Consulate on Saturda>. Free PressFree Press - 16 words
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Advertisement114 1940-04-01 2 ,—r a I .^a_ a**^t^**^ r ?>^^™*L^&+^. I m^m \m^ m\ ~*fl__. B_' A /l''^'' l^ /o.x *d aP-' K ,/l/-****^ tiutfOTmoj-f |r i t Directed by RAY ENRIGHT-A WARNER BROS.— First National Picture Original Screen Play by John Monks Jr. and Fred F. Finklehoffa NEXT CHANGE! «i^^ t w____wJ_._______^114 words
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Advertisement166 1940-04-01 2 At all the CLUBS at Raffles At Sea View ITS THE WHOLE TOPIC of CONVERSATION! Capitol r'x^S? "r f_K w 3.15-6.15—9.15 DAILY_ t__ <_W Another Grand Picture at Your Popular 'CARRIER 'V^^P* *H AIR-CONDITIONED JM J JIH- i j M.G.M s Star-Studded Hit! TB" J^* iM ROSALIND RUSSELL fILJB| M166 words
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Article620 1940-04-01 3 Outspoken Statement On U.S. Attitude COMMENTING on the inauguration on Saturday of the Japanese-sponsored ''National Government" to China, Mr. Cordell Hull, United States Secretary of State, declared m Washington: "Of course the United States will continue to recognize the Chinese National Government at Chungking rather620 words
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209 1940-04-01 3 Stockholm, Mar. 31. U/HILE Scandinavia is still following with undisguised anxiety the storm which appears to be blowing up over Norwegian waters, figures available regarding Sweden's iron ore exports make it clear that the British blockade, aided by severeReuter - 209 words
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86 1940-04-01 3 Oslo, Mar. 31. NORWAY has delivered a protest to Berlin against the torpedoing of the Oslo steamer Snested, 2,476 tons, off the Irish coast by a U-boat on Feb. 15 while en route from Turkey to Norway with a cargo of chrome ore. After the torpedoingReuter - 86 words
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65 1940-04-01 3 London, Mar. 31. TREASURY returns for the end of the financial yea-, issued last night, show that expenditure amounted to .£1,816,000 000, which is £116,000,000 U— tjhxn the war budget estimates. Revenue amounted to £1.049,000,000. which is £54,000,000 more than the v. budget estimate.Reuter - 65 words
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66 1940-04-01 3 Athens, Mar. 31. GREEK merchant ships flying foreign flags must return to the Greek flag within four months under a new provision m the forthcoming budget legislation, stated the Prime Minister, Gen. Metaxas, yesterday. Heavy penalties are prescribed for shipowners who fail to comply.Reuter - 66 words
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64 1940-04-01 3 Berlin, Mar. 31. ACCORDING to a Tallinn dispatch quoting the semi-official Estonian agency. Baltiski, which was leased to the Russians as a naval base under the mutual assistance pact signed some months ago, is to be evacuated by its inhabitants m the nearReuter - 64 words
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146 1940-04-01 3 ENVOY'S SPEECH BRITISH POLICY IN FAR EAST London, Mar. 31. nEFERRING to criticism of the speech m Tokio last Thursday of Sir Robert Craigie, Eritish Ambassador to Japan, the Sunday Times' diplomatic correspondent says: "Some commentators have interpreted it as an indication of a change m British policy m theReuter - 146 words
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294 1940-04-01 3 London Is Still Wealthiest City In Europe London, Mar. 31. THE return to London of a consider- able proportion of those who voluntarily evacuated at the outbreak of the war is resulting m a demand for residential flats and houses m parts of the town bordering on Hyde Park, whichBritish Wireless - 294 words
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Obituary77 1940-04-01 3 DOMESTIC OCCLRHESCES DEATH Madame Wee Whye Neo, wife of Lh« late Mr. Lee Woon Chwee, passed away peacefully at 20, Balmoral Road, at 2 p.m. yesterday. She leaves behind a son, Lee Kim Puat. two daughters, a son-in-law, Mr Khoo Kay Hian, seven grandsons, ten grand-daughten and seven great grand77 words
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208 1940-04-01 3 Rumania Feels Reassured By Molotov Speech Bucharest, Mar. 31. rE speech of Molotov, Soviet Premier and Foreign Commissar, reaffirming Russia's determination to refrain from participating m the war between Germany and the Allies, has not yet been published m Rumania and no official comment is available, but well-informed circles whoReuter - 208 words
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Article25 1940-04-01 3 London, Mar. 31. SIR John Reith, Minister of Intormation, is to have talks with his French counterpart, M Frossard, who arrives m London to-morrow.- ReuterReuter - 25 words
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Advertisement102 1940-04-01 3 Js_p v B^jJt* J _*V^~ **____F *V ~*s" "V "^'^^^^SWV^- JF'a;" ___»Pfc_. joo*^ .^j&^mm**^ ,*y wf «r?r- B^Wj^N|rj jat^ jSy\4*m^ f vSPWBHHEBf Ail the best breakfasts delude AUSTRALIAN BACON bacon and eggs, kidneys and bacon, haddock and bacon and bacon on toast. In fact, whatever the dish served, Australian bacon102 words
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Advertisement127 1940-04-01 3 THEATRICAL MAKE-UP BY ■"LEICHNER" from MEDICAL HALL LTD. 3, Battery Road. C ATM A V -to-day I i^^ I Go«s 3.15—6.15—9.15 "LAST THREESHQWS TODAY full of ALICE TYRONE co y FAYE AND POWER and IN MELODY ROSE of WASHINGTON SQUARE THE MUSICAL COMEDY MASTERPIECE of 1940 OPENING TO-MORROW "TSSrS" I■127 words
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671 1940-04-01 4 The Singapore Free Press MONDAY, APRIL 1, 1940. War Taxation IF any doubts regarding Malaya's responsibility for paying her share of the cost of the war should remain m the minds of the public, the speech delivered by Mr. Winston Churchill during the week-end should have removed them. Mr. Churchill671 words
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1487 1940-04-01 4 BAR TIMEUS - BAR TIMEUS Britain's Wardens Of The Sea By (The Well-known British Naval Writer) J\IR attack has so far failed to sink a single ship m any British convoy. Bartimeus, the great naval writer, describes here what happens if a convoy is attacked1,487 words
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745 1940-04-01 4 Tom Wintringham - Tom Wintringham By rr\ tt7» i_ THE Qualities of a commander m war depend partly on his character and knowledge, partly on his actual experience of warfare. Sir Edmund Ironside is to-day Chief of the Imperial General Staff largely because all who745 words
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Advertisement441 1940-04-01 4 ALLSOPPS ijjry 100% Aft &*s%*?■ mm +7* m> CATHAY CAFE Where Everybody Goes ESTELLE COWAN Presents THIS WEEKS PROGRAMME FLORENCE CHAPPEL Soft Shoe Rhythm LAURELL GAINES t Tango Oureve LUCILLE NICHOLSON I DOLORES DEE "Oh That Strut" THE TA YLEURS 'The Savoy" COWAN BAILEY Songs Songs THE ZULU DANCE By441 words
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Advertisement25 1940-04-01 4 LINEN FOR EVENING WEAR TOOTAL'S LATEST PRODUCT LINEN CREPE m All The Latest Shades Obtainable at B.H.T. DOULATRAM CO. 48-50, High Street, Tel: 7846. SINGAPORE.25 words
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Article, Illustration1629 1940-04-01 5 George Edinger - Remarkable Volunteers In The BRITISH ARMY George Edinger By COLDIERS of fortune and faith are not extinct even m this 20th century. There are still many men left m the world who are willing to risk their lives by taking up arms for a cause which is not m a1,629 words
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1111 1940-04-01 5 William de C. Wheeler - Personal Impressions Of Surgery In The Royal Navy William de C. Wheeler by Surgeon Rear-Admiral Sir A S ll know, a naval hospital is Ificially n grar-ded as onv of ships. I am not tellir. any ancr-el by saying i am at fuelled to is -I'lank." H heard m the1,111 words
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Advertisement107 1940-04-01 5 ft otxDT J_^_k _^hl_*_»BBHHv. jEMßftcflfff jf *j2zm§k jgvss-v *_SSkj-£ aV"^?~ j_^aj__B &-$S _B_nP^__S _«_mKß__t4^l K^ JL-Mr ;^^sj«^ *&>, ;> «w"y:«S». .__9_JHL AMmWmmmW ifl _B. wj S S_r 3_Hr nH >x^Hr *)fF^ 9BF jfiaiKr;^ > •J_fK_ '^^9MK^BB_-fc-_7 Bi _aMtl__-E*S-S_r '■^*_sS_MHfl_HP*__ft S88& y _Jß_jMf s^' <^ w»__H _lk_y *^__j \__i n_^9F B^l^^Q107 words
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Advertisement381 1940-04-01 6 I m J O You must "Hand it" to our Service Station for the many unpleasant |L 111 #J^IO BIH-__-TO'-t*4-^^ jobs it saves you, the many new and remarkable devices it has for m^ J Bggf |_gg^|^^_i_____s_--B_-I making your car thoroughly road-worthy, and the skilled advice you B-SB-S-SSSflgT^ ™J^L-M^^^r^Bb^^^S^B3 can381 words
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545 1940-04-01 7 Planter On Effect Of Indian Measure UNSKILLED WORKERS ARE GREATEST SUFFERERS (From Our Own Correspondent) Ipoh, Mar. ;)0. -HAVING regard to the ease with which the sudden [I demand for additional tapping labour was satisfied one or two strikes notwithstanding who can545 words
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Article130 1940-04-01 7 (From Our Own Correspondent) Ipoh, Mar. 30. THE preparedness of estates to work under emergency conditions was alluded to by Mr. James Marshall at the Central Perak Plantinr Association. He said: "I have made casual reference to the apprehensions of last autumn that occasion might arise130 words
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229 1940-04-01 7 From Jungle To Zoo Through Singapore THE Brisbane Maru (5.435 tons), of 1 the Osaka Syosen Kaisya Line, may be a floating zoo when she arrives m Singapore towards the end of next month on her way to Japan and America from South Africa. Aboard her may be a pair229 words
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Article120 1940-04-01 7 AT the 29th annual general meeting of the Ceylon Tamils' Association the following were elected office-bearers for the year:— president, Mr. M. V. Pillai; vicepresident. Dr. P. Thillainathan; hon. general secretary. Mr. If. Gunaratnam; hon. treasurer, Mr. S. Nicholas: hon. literary secretary, Mr. S. J. Alfred; hon. sports120 words
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Article62 1940-04-01 7 Chungking, Mar. 29. AGOODWHL mission will be sent to China by various Mohammedan communities m Malaysia, according to information received by the local Chinese Mohammedan National Salvation Association. It may be recalled that Chinese Mohammedans have recently sent a delegation to Malaysia and the Chinese delegates are62 words
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113 1940-04-01 7 Favours Loan Issue Instead Of A Tax IKING al the Central Perak N Issod ..on meeting of James Marshall said t he had rather avoid could become .-ommodit.es which the necessities o: simply raises the cost of i kn turn promotes fresh de- •gher wages— the 'vicious c heard so113 words
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Article35 1940-04-01 7 v ndent) Bt remban. Mar. 30. Ckn court as three fowls were produced as! he Seremban police court.! tsed were three Chinese who d were fined $2 each, i a without licen-35 words
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214 1940-04-01 7 Naval Work At S.H.B. Went On During Strike AN indication of the formidable list of work accomplished during the 2V 2 months strike hi the Singapore Harbour Board dockyard by European foreman and the Eurasian, Malay and Indian employees was given to the Free Press yesterday by an official of214 words
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483 1940-04-01 7 <From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Mar. 30. nESCRIBED as "an important event 9J m the history of the Malay States" by Mr. John Hands, hon. secretary of the Selangor Asiatic Unemployment Relief Fund, is a contribution of $500 from the Selangor Government483 words
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Article114 1940-04-01 7 JT IHEl HE Band of tne Straits Settlements Police will perform under the 'direction of Mr. J. C. Hitch at Telok Ayer at 6 p.m. to-morrow: March, "Step Lightly," Peter Anderson; Overture, "Zampa," Herold; Pot-Pourri Selection, "Classical Memories," Montague Ewing; Cornet Solo, "Killarney." M. W. Balfe;114 words
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490 1940-04-01 7 OPECIAL significance will attach to this year's Singapore Flower Show, to be opened by the Governor, Sir Shenton Thomas, at the Victoria Memorial Hall on Apr. 5, m that it will be seen how local nursery gardeners are responding to the advantage given490 words
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720 1940-04-01 7 War Taxatio n In Malaya Announcement To-Day OFFICIAL PROPOSALS AT COUNCIL MEETING U7AR taxation, including entertainment taxation, will be ff introduced m Malaya this week. The Federal Council will hear the official proposals for the F.M.S. when it meets m Kuala Lumpur to-day. It is expected that increased export duties720 words
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Article67 1940-04-01 7 'From Our Own Correspondent) Malacca, Mar. 31. AT the annual general meeting of the -"Malacca Planters' Association held at the Malacca Club to-day the following were elected to office-—chair-man, Mr. W. A. Wilken: vice-chair-man, Mr. J. Sncxhill; committee, Messrs. W. H. C. Horn, A. Murchie. R. A. Y.67 words
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Article1032 1940-04-01 8 I Fraser And Co's List I SATURDAY, MAR. 30, 1940: 1 P.M. MIMING Buyers Sellers Ampat Tin (4s> 4s lOlsjd 5s 3d Austral Amal. (ss> 5s 9d 6s 3d Austral Malay 35s 37s Ayer Hitam 21s 22s Ayer Weng 63 .67 Bangrin Tin 21s 22s1,032 words
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Advertisement655 1940-04-01 8 p.l -SSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS TENDERS 1 SINGAPORE MUNICIPALITY Tenders. Tenders are vow invited ror the following materials or services. For j •particulars see Municipal Tenders Hoom w. Supply of 30" dia. Steel Straight Pipes and Specials for Water Dept. Date of Closing. 4 p.m Apr 16. 1940. Supply of Air Valves655 words
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Advertisement389 1940-04-01 8 BOARD RESIDENCE. SEA FRONT KATONG GRANGE— 77 Meyer Rd. (near Swimming Club) Board- Residence at moderate rates I Large Gardens Tennis. I Phone: 5758. EAST ANGLIA t, OXJLET KISS SINGAro&B. 8 rains, to town blgO level garages, dally or monthly rates, large grounds, excellent cuisine, teaala. single and double rooma389 words
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Advertisement190 1940-04-01 8 You Can Cure PILES Physician's discovery positively reduces and heals piles. Dr. Van Vleck'a Absorptive Pile Plasma ia a complete oure for the worst piles. The first application stops pain and irritation almost instantly. Alarming loss of blood is arrested. Inflammation soon dies down. The swollen piles surely grow less190 words
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Miscellaneous183 1940-04-01 8 Post Office Mail List Malls close at the General Post Office as follows TO-DAY Ceylon surface 1 p.m. China (South-Westj surface 9 a.m. France surface l p.m. Indo-China surface 9 a.m. Java surface noon Sumatra: Medan surface 9 a.m.. ni»" noon TO-MORROW Aden air 0 p.m. Africa air 5 p.m183 words
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Advertisement363 1940-04-01 9 P.&O. and BRITISH INDIA LINES •INCORPORATED LN ENGLAND! P. dr O. S. N. COS SAILINGS. The best possible services are being maintained hy the P. i 0. N. Company to theii* usual porta of call except ports m Japan. Passengers are '.-equestec. to register '/-eir ■u.rement-. but under present circumstances363 words
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Advertisement527 1940-04-01 9 MANSFIELD CO., LTD. BLUE FUNNEL LINE. Frequent Sailings to United Kingdom and United States ef America. Dates are not guaranteed, all cargo bookings I subject to Conference War Clauses. WESTERN AUSTRALIA THE SHORTEST SEA ROUTE AT THE CHEAPEST TARE Regular Services to Fremantle (Perth) via Java by first class passenger527 words
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Article, Illustration73 1940-04-01 10 New York. Mar. 30. ANOIHFK white hope failed here when Joe Louis retained his world heavyweight title, beating Johnny Paychek on a technical knock-out m th* second round. Paychek was down for counts of five. n4ne and nine m the first r >und. Louis connected a right hn»kReuter - 73 words
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Article200 1940-04-01 10 Prom Our Own Correspondent; Batu Piti.it ris understood that the junior interclub lawn tennis tournament for the Thomas Cup will begin this week. Entries for the competition have closed and the following clubs have Joined: The Chinese Recreation Club 193? winners* the Hospital Club, The200 words
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Article129 1940-04-01 10 The following have been elected officebearers of the Friendly Companion Association (Pheng Yew Sia) for the year 1940: Patron. Tan Buck: Song; president. Ng Kow Tee: vice-presidents. Lim Ah Chiang. Tay Ah Mun. Teo Teow Geok, Bay Get Seng; hon. secretary. Chan Kwang Chia; hon. asst. secretaries,129 words
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452 1940-04-01 10 Mh.MBLKS oi the Chinese Swimming j Club may m future introduce only j three guests at a ti/n.e and not more j khan ten a month. Cases m whi.h these numbers are ex- ceedod will have to be approved by the secretary. This new rule452 words
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982 1940-04-01 10 Ceylonese Sides Skittled Out For Low Scores DHARMARAJ TAKES SEVEN WICKETS FOR 21 RUNS DOTH the Ceylon Sports Club cricket teams were sur- prisingly beaten by the Indian Association sides at Balestier yesterday. FIRST CENTURY AT S.R.C. Recs Defeat Fort By Five Wickets THE iirst982 words
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Article39 1940-04-01 10 Soccer: Reserve division, Manchesters vs. S.C.C. ,SC.C; second division (b). Royal Navy T. vs. Chinese, stadium; 8.H.L., Jacks vs. Sime Darby, 5.H.8.; Harper Gilfillan vs. Thornycrofts, F. and N.; Uniteers vs. G.E.C, V.M.C.A. Tennis: Y.M.CA. tournament.39 words
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Article391 1940-04-01 10 London, Mar. 30 FOOTBALL games played to-day resulted: SOUTH WESTERN Bristol R 3 Torquay 2 Newport 1 Swansea 5 Plymouth 4 Cardiff 1 Swindon 1 Bristol C 3 SOUTH C Brentford 5 Pulham 0 Charlton 4 Southampton 1 Chelsea 3 West Ham 10 Portsmouth 1 Milwall 1391 words
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Article173 1940-04-01 10 REVISED ties m the Singapore Cricket Club Spring lawn tennis tournament are: To-day: Mixed Doubles: O. W. Gilmour and Mrs Sewell vs. E. C. Cherrington and Mrs. Archer. To-morrow: Mixed Doubles: Capt. and Mrs. D. G. Russell-Roberts vs. J. G. Houston and Miss Duff. Wednesday:173 words
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Article46 1940-04-01 10 THE following will play soccer for S.C.C. Rs. vs. Manchester Regt. Rs. to-day at S.C.C: Lt. E. A. de L. Young; W. H. Davies, W. R. Ravie; R. H. Pickard, A. Morgan, A. Donald; A. Fraser, C. Fitton, W. Mcßeath, J. Welsh. K. Blach.46 words
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316 1940-04-01 10 Another Unbeaten Innings For Losers By Marsh THE SC.R.C. beat the R.A.F. (Kallang) by three wickets ljna cricket match played on Hong Urn Green yesterday. Two S.CR-C. bowlers skittled the Kallang side out for 96 runs. The bowlers who shared the wickets were C.316 words
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182 1940-04-01 10 ■From Our Own Correspondent.' A__^, Se.:amat. FTER being the first to score, the Government English School soccer team fell oft m the second half and lost by four goals to one to the Segamat Malays. A feature of the match was the play of A'-u.182 words
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Article236 1940-04-01 10 Yesterday's Cricket On The Padang FA GAME of cricket played 011 the S.C.C. padang yesterday, tho Etceteras defeated a scratch side by 70 runs. Batting first, the Etceteras scored 150 runs, Davis top-scoring with 32 runs. McNeill, Smith and Anderson contributed 27, 21 and 22 runs236 words
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77 1940-04-01 10 IN a Cricket Club tournament, gam* played at Seletar yesterday, the R.N.-R.A.F. drew with the Merchants Batting first the R.N.-R.A.F. scored 249 for 8 wickets. The chiel contributors were F. Lt. Longfield 43. F. Lt La vers 30, P.O. Hewan 36. A. C. Orowder took77 words
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Article74 1940-04-01 10 The following cards were returned for Uu March women's foursome at the Keppel Go!f Club: Mrs. H. K. Rodders and Mrs. R. E. Earle 43— 12 V. -30%; Mrs. E. A. Elder and Mrs. H. W. Flett 44— 9V£-34**; Mr.- J J. Robertson and Mrs. E. O'Sullivan74 words
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Advertisement243 1940-04-01 10 LLOYD TRIESTINO -Hp (Incorporated In Italy j I.T_ I EXTRESS SERVICB SINGAHORE-ITAI 1 mw W/S ia Colombo. Bombay, Aden. Suez and Port Said to s>PIKs xsp GENOA ss. CONTE VERDE Apr. 16 SINGAPORE-MANILA-HONG KO.NG-MiAM.H4I s.s. CONTE ROSSO May 1 CARGO SERVICfc HOMEWARD:— EAST COAST OF ITALY m.v. HIMALAYA Mar 31243 words
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