The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 2 April 1940
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Title Section17 1940-04-02 1 The Singapore Free Press AND DAILY NEWS NO. 16.050. ESTU ins TUESDAY, AI'KIL 2, 1940. 5 CENTS.17 words
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Article191 1940-04-02 1 NO EXTREME ACTION BY ALLIES? London. \pr. 1. N —ard to reports m various u*»\«s pipers to-div that the Ulies .*re about to amplify tbeif bl«K*k:He of Germany, diplomatic corresdi is informed that, inir as these reports surest KrtUin mijjht enter into police neutral territorial or undertake any ex-->iitf orReuter - 191 words
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99 1940-04-02 1 Allied Fleet Not For The Dardanelles Yet London, Apr. 1. AlttQed by Reuters) irkej ha.s agreed to let the roogl) the Dardanelles to Black Sea blockade is inscribed m London as foundation. l out that the Montreux •i binds all its signatory igrec that m a war m which neutral99 words
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54 1940-04-02 1 Moscow, Apr. 1. Parliament has unanlv passed a law incorporating let Union the territories m Finland which have been the USSR, under the peace ">rding to the Moscow radio. Rica the new territory with Karelia and constitues the I as one unit under the title PinnLshReuter - 54 words
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750 1940-04-02 1 What Sweden Fears If Blockade Is Tightened "ALLIES HAVE SOMETHING UP THEIR SLEEVE" THE possibility that another war might break out near the Scandinavian coasts is raised by the Stockholm newspaper Dagens Nyheter. m a leading article on the prospect*) of a tightening: ofReuter - 750 words
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52 1940-04-02 1 rpHE Australian Minister for Air anA nounced yesterday that 48 specialists from the R.A.F. m Britain have arrived m Australia to help m the Empire air training scheme. He stated that 17 of the 48 are officers who have specialised m engineering, signals andReuter - 52 words
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Article20 1940-04-02 1 rpHE death has occurred of the A economist, Mr. J. A. Hobson, aged 81, reports Reuter from London.20 words
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Article, Illustration23 1940-04-02 1 The defence of a modern R.A.F. bombers tail consists of four machine-guns, seen here manned by the gunner.23 words
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239 1940-04-02 1 R. A. F. Planes Again Over Germany London, Apr. 1. ON inquiry at the Air Ministry to-day it was confirmed that British aircraft were over Germany last right. It was added that all the British r,ircrtAit returned safely. The admission that enemy aircraft were over western Germany last night isReuter - 239 words
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41 1940-04-02 1 Cape Town, Apr. 1. THE death has occurred of Sir John Gilbert Kotze, former Judge of the Union appeal court and also formerly Chief Justice of the South African Republic (Transvaal), aged 91.- ReuterReuter - 41 words
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Article24 1940-04-02 1 Dublin, Apr. 1. MILITARY and police yesterday arrested 26 young civilians who are stated to have been drilling m a field near Dublin.- ReuterReuter - 24 words
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254 1940-04-02 1 London, Apr. 1. A STATEMENT Issued by authoritative Norwegian sources says that the export of Swedish iron ore via the port of Narvik to Germany since the outbreak of war has been only a fraction of what it was m peacetime. TheReuter - 254 words
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254 1940-04-02 1 VITAL LONDON PARLEYS D London, Apr. 1. R. IVO BELIN, vice-governor of the Yugoslav National Bank, has arrived m London for negotiations with the British Government m connection with British- Yugoslav trade, the blockade and other economic problems. It is hoped that Dr. Belin'sReuter; British Wireless - 254 words
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Article269 1940-04-02 1 SWEDEN'S STAND EXPLAINED F Stockholm, Apr. 1. was revealed to-day m the Swedish Parliament that on Dec 2 ly two days after the Soviet invasion of Finland, the Finnish Go -rnment asked the Swedish Govornwent to inquire if Russia was wi i > negotiations vhich had beenReuter - 269 words
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Article142 1940-04-02 1 Wellington, Apr. 1. A GAZETTE Extraordinary announces the appointment of Mr. P. Fraser as Prime Minister. Hitherto he has been acting Prime Minister. The Gazette confirms other ministers m the:, present offices. Apart from the post of tiuat Minister, there is only one change fromReuter - 142 words
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52 1940-04-02 1 I ondon, Apr. 1. rpHE nrst batch of Czech volunteers recruited m Britain will shortly leave for service. While m France they will receive French army rates of pay and while they are being assimilated they will keep their former ranks m the old CzechReuter - 52 words
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73 1940-04-02 1 Paris, Apr. 1. TTHE Polish Government has issued a protest against general confiscation by the Soviet authorities m Poland of objects of artistic or historic value belonging to the Polish state or Polish Individuals. The protest has been transmitted to the Quai d'Orsay. The PolishReuter - 73 words
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Advertisement71 1940-04-02 1 BiGIA TEA 6RINGS THE FRESHNESS AND FRAGRANCE OF THE MALAYAN GARDENS DIRECT TO YOUR HOME IkßWi^^"^^^P-»^ 1 IpDWji^B^r^^Bd B^ '111 M CU^^i w!f O*"U II T m 1 BB Qb M VllS r^m -1 Tonight Cocktail Dance 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. DINNER DANCE (informal) 9.45 to midnight CABARET ATTRACTION71 words
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Advertisement98 1940-04-02 1 THERE IS f.O BETTER TEA THAN BIGIA TEA GROWN IN MALAYA SEAVIEW HOTEL TO-NIGHT GALA DINNER DANCE DINNER DANCE MUSIC BY THE EVER POPULAR ir- RELLER BAND *m RELLER'S BLUE MELODY MAKERS DANCE TO THE BEST BAND IN TOWN DINNER S3.— NO ADMISSION CHARGE DINNER* DANCE THURSDAY, FRIDAY. SATURDAY SATURDAY:98 words
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Article326 1940-04-02 2 I mid«n, Apr. 1. ilie Mtavlm are to-day's closing middle quotations Shares Ml or £1 denomination unir.vs iCfearvlM stated: Con. Loan 5% 1944-64 10K tundm* Luaii 4',^ 1360-90 IG9\ +14 War Loan 3** 99 1 18 f 7 16 Com Union Assce Units) 7 Prudential Aisce *A*326 words
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Article177 1940-04-02 2 COMMODITIES EXCHANGES .tram Oui Owd Correspondent London, Apr. 1. /COMMODITY and Excnange markets cloeed V* as follows with previous Quotation! ts parenthesis: [Rl HItKR: Easier. Spot 11 1 16d 11 3 16<1 tllSd 11 May HHd ll>id (11 3,16 d 11 5,16d> July-Sept 11 1 16d ll'id Olttd 11 3177 words
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135 1940-04-02 2 1,000 Building Workers Go On Strike From Our Own Correspondent) Penang, Apr. 1. COME 1,000 members of the Penang Chinese Building Coolies' Association are on strike following employers' refusal to give them a 20 per cent, rise m wages. Non-members of the association also downed tools m sympathy, though others,135 words
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214 1940-04-02 2 Guides To Give Air Ambulance To R. A.F. A SCHEME to make collections from companies and packs m Malaya j m common with other parts of the j Empire— in Guide Gift Week, from May 19 to 25 (which includes Empire Day), has been approved. British Guides are giving their214 words
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Article203 1940-04-02 2 Mails dose at the General Post Onice as follows TO-DAY Aden air 5 p.m. Africa air 5 p.m. Burma air 5 p.m. Canada air 5 p.m. China air 9.30 a.m. and 5 pjn. Egypt air 5 p.m. Great Britain and Europe generally air 5 p jn.203 words
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Article286 1940-04-02 2 ;THi: Asiatic Petroleum Co. (SJB.)J j Ltd.. the Standard-Vacuum Oil Co., and the Texas Co. (China', Ltd., lln a communique i.ssued through the [Department of Information yesterday state they regret that owing to a further rise m the cost of certain of their products they are286 words
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139 1940-04-02 2 DAILY PRICES CURRENT Apr. 1. 1!UO: 12 O*Cfecfc Noon Bu>er> Sellers No. IX R.S.S. Spot loost 3d"'- 35" No. IX R.S.S. F. 0.8. m cases April 3,3-,. 3711 G.F.A.Q. R.SS F. 0.8. m bales April ..35 351 FAQ. R.S.S F. 0.8 m bales139 words
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Article135 1940-04-02 2 IN order to control the various forms of dancing and to advance the standard of dancing m this country, a public meeting has been arranged to take place at the Happy Restaurant from 8 to 10 p.m. on Thursday. As soon as the association If formed135 words
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Article90 1940-04-02 2 AT the annual general meeting of the Filipino Association, held at the house of the president, Mr. M. Anciano, the following were elected office-bear-ers: President, Mr. M. Anciano; viceoresident. Mr. B. Bacsafra: hon. secretary. Mr. F. A. Undasan; assistant secretary, Mr. J. Querubin; hon treasurer. Mr. A. Libio:90 words
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Article136 1940-04-02 2 No taMNMMMt ua.s ""^1 flhfc section of the .share martcet 1 1 prices drifted downwards with business passing. Local tin si. further fall of $2 at f l lB p.r the price of rubber at four buyers spot 35 rents, April cents, and July -September market quiet.136 words
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Article57 1940-04-02 2 WHEN Ll.-Col. 11. A. Lord. Salvation Army m Malaya casting m the "Army's" annual a| at, Singapore on Sunday night, su, that someone might send a cheque to help swell oootributi the required total of $20,000, took him by his word A $1,000 cheque was lenf to O57 words
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Advertisement218 1940-04-02 2 INTRODUCING THE HERO OF #4&} 'GUNGA DIN' M Sr m i3 Hie Lion oi Ihe Cinema Screen Ji^ i DEALING WITH A PROBLEM THAT tm* IS CURRENT IN THE HEARTS OF MILLIONS OF PERSONS ALL OVER THE WORLD ESPECIALLY IN SINGAPORE:— OF COURSE AT THE \ik-< oNninoNED STARTS TO-DAY ALHAMBRA218 words
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Advertisement166 1940-04-02 2 FACE POWDER ASTOUNDS 10.000 Pss-,/7 WOMEN can look younger I^4 and lovelier! M> An amazing new discovery m face powders. A wonder- MSKe mIS ful new ingredient which TBQT beautifiss the shin is skilfully IE blended with the finest silk- fQ DAY sifted powder. Gives a new life and radiance166 words
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Advertisement212 1940-04-02 2 Your Last Chance To See This Grand Comedy That is The Topic Of Conversation Everywhere 1 TO NIGHT CAPITOLI 6.15 9.15 1 N0 MATINEF ro-DAi KORMA SHEARER I JOAN KAWIOKI) j i^fr ft ROSALIND RUSSELL J^^ft^^ fIL PAULETTE GODDARD ;fc > B 130 other Female Star- Mr m I' VHBHB212 words
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336 1940-04-02 3 "SHODDY BIT OF ORIENTAL MAKE- BELIEVE" New Regime In China Will Not Affect Military Situation, Says U.S. Paper mnnnr NeW Y rk > A P n jut-.Kh is no reason to suppose that the erection of a sham authority under Japanese protection will materially affect the military situation, says theReuter - 336 words
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99 1940-04-02 3 Paris, Apr. 1. ml meeting of the Supreme a Council In London was one of Jcctl dealt with at this momFtendl Council of Ministers. This disclosed m an official comp issued after the meeting. ::at the Prime Minister. M. :i-.e an account of theReuter - 99 words
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Article75 1940-04-02 3 London. Apr. 1. U| SINGH, charged with the r ol Sir Michael ODwyer, exI Punjab, was remanded m :ot formal comr Old Ba.l-y -:ated tn evidence that ;he bullet holes Michael ODwyer's coat proved apon was fired at close :.ard Spilsburj' described the eived byReuter - 75 words
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75 1940-04-02 3 London. Apr. 1. Tier ot Information.] .rd. arrives m London to- j Sir John Reith, his .'erpart. M FrcKssard will be pre- m show The films are m J with the work of the barrage Don with the barrage, it, y revea'ed to-day that after raidReuter - 75 words
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Article73 1940-04-02 3 Shanghai, Apr. 1. 'PHREATENING the long-stand- ing constitution of the Shanghai Municipal Council the Japanese have announced the nomination of five candidates, for municipal election on Apr. 10. This is the first time m the hisw tory of the elections that the Japanese have nominatedReuter - 73 words
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279 1940-04-02 3 Italo-Hungarian Friendship Is Reaffirmed COUNT TELEKI ON HIS ITALIAN VISIT H Budapest, Apr. 1. UNGARY continues to regard it as her duty to set an example m serving the interests of Europe said Count Teleki, the Hungarian Prime Minister, on his return today from his visit to Rome. Despite theReuter - 279 words
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84 1940-04-02 3 Helsinki, Apr. 1. TENS of thousands of farmers evacuated from territory ceded to Russia will be settled on new land under a scheme which is to be published to-morrow and which is expected to be put into operation as soon as the snow melts. LandReuter - 84 words
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Article29 1940-04-02 3 THE first messenger dog of the French Army to be killed m action was an Alsatian called "Bobby." He was shot while at work m the French lines ReuterReuter - 29 words
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103 1940-04-02 3 Chiang Speaks QEN. Chiang Kai-shek declared at the opening of the political council In Chungking yesterday that m the last six months 230,000 Japanese have be«rn k:il?d. He c.aimed that the Japanese In China are facing a hopeless economic, political and military situation. The puppet governmentReuter - 103 words
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107 1940-04-02 3 London. Apr. 1. MOLOTOVS speech at the Kremlin on Friday night is still receiving attention. It is generally agreed among the newspapers that the speech must be read with considerable caution. The Scotsman says that Soviet Russia is noReuter - 107 words
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86 1940-04-02 3 Chungking:, Apr. 1. JAPANESE forces attacking Funan, south-west of the strategic city of Nanning ir Kwangsi province, have been driven back to Nanning, according to Chinese field dispatches. Advancing tn two columns the Japanese are reported to have reached the outskirts of Funan at noonReuter - 86 words
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106 1940-04-02 3 23-YEAR-OLD CLAIM FOR $69,000,000 IT is reported irom Oslo that the Norwegian and United States governments have agreed to submit to arbitration a claim for $&0,000,000 brought 23 years ago by a Norwegian ship-owner, M. Christopher Hannevig, against the U.S. Government. The claim arose from the requisitioning by the U.S.Reuter - 106 words
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Article71 1940-04-02 3 Baghdad, Apr. 1. ANEW cabinet has been formed under Rashit Ali Gallant, with Gen. Nuri Said as Foreign Minister. Gailani was Prime Minister of the national government from March to October m 1932 but resigned following the death of Kin? Feis^l. He was one of three ministers71 words
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162 1940-04-02 3 War Does Not Dampen Racing Enthusiasm London, Apr. 1. WITH races most open for years, racegoers are unlikely to let this war dampen their enthusiasm and crowds comparable wi h peacetime are expected for the Lincolnshire and Grand National meetings on Wednesday and Friday since the authorities announce no restrictionReuter - 162 words
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Article271 1940-04-02 3 WARNING TO REACH 20,000,000 PEOPLE T"HE dangers of careless talk about military matters are vividly shown m three short films, financed by the Ministry of Information, which I saw privately yesterday, writes the film correspondent of the London Daily Telegraph. In "AH Hands" a sailor271 words
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Article50 1940-04-02 3 London, Apr. 1. r\S the Stock Exchange to-day cheerful markets showed numerous final gains, particularly among gilt-edged securities, which reacted favourably to the year's national revenue returns. Gold minings also strengthened. Indian irons eased despite declaration of an interim dividend of 12 annas. Wall Street was firm.- ReuterReuter - 50 words
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222 1940-04-02 3 London, Apr. 1. SATISFACTION is expressed m the Press at the soundness of the financial position revealed by the 1939--1940 revenue returns. Pointing out that Sir John Simon, Chancellor of the Exchequer, has received m all £54,000,000 more than he anticipated last September and thatBritish Wireless - 222 words
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Article196 1940-04-02 3 WHY THE WHITE BOOK WAS PUBLISHED Amsterdam, Mar. 31. A CCORDING to neutral quarters la Berlin, the publication of the new German White Book last week me* that the Nazis have abandoned all hope of better relations with the Un: States. Well-informed quarters ar? quoted a*196 words
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Article243 1940-04-02 3 Oslo. Apr. The Norwegian 1 on-ig n Minister. M Koht. rave Beuter a detailed exposition of Norway's attitude on neutral. t> Referring to Mr. Churchill s speech M Koht said: 'I am very glad to see Mr. Churchill did not say anything thai might be regarded as aReuter - 243 words
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Advertisement24 1940-04-02 3 ACORN EVAPORATED MILK FROM NEW ZEALAND PMO l£ 53 7 6 FIVE LUES Advt. of Singapore Cold Storage Co. Ltd WPS C 3 ~—m—m24 words
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Advertisement179 1940-04-02 3 RED PALM OIL for rooking RICH IN VITAMIN A as recently recommended m RADIO HEALTH TALK MEDICAL HALL LTD. 3. Batter/ Road. A OPENING f I uTHDU Whee TO-DAY lUff-ii ■lIIHiT Everybody IBM"!* W Goes 3.15 O.lb I^ JC 3^ HAUYA S CINEMA DE LUXE Tin; BIGGEST SHOW of the179 words
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618 1940-04-02 4 The Singapore Free Press TUESDAY, APRIL 2, 1940. No Hardships TTHE war taxation approved by the Federal Council yesterday will cause no hardship to any class of taxpayer, nor should the corresponding taxation to be considered -at -to-day's meeting -ofthe Legislative Council. The new duties are estimated to produce $8,000,000618 words
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1655 1940-04-02 4 A Letter From Lotidon From Our Own Correspondent London, Mar. 19. I HOPE none of you m Malaya will grumble at having to pay extra wartime] taxation, and to provide old England with financial help m other directions. They used to say something about1,655 words
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Article105 1940-04-02 4 TAN KAH KEE DR. WANG Chungking. Mar. 31 MR. TAN KAH KEE and ottM r bers of the South Seas Com! Mission, who arrived here a few ago, were entertained at a lun party given jointly by Dr. Wans Chu hui, the Foreign Minister, Mr. C\ fu. Minister of Education,105 words
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Advertisement257 1940-04-02 4 mm /orFfa't. CRLDBECK 5 BY SPECIAJ l 0 M NJ niE APPOINTMENT KlN<> F SLAM NEWEST DESIGNS Ift uihMOND JEWELLERY NECKLACES BRACELETS BROOCHES RINGS CLIP WATCHES. 'incorporated ;n CCjJOtu SINGAPORE IPOH PENANGi CATHAY CAFE "Where Everybody Goes" ESTELLE COWAN PrtMnts THIS WEEKS PROGRAMME FLORENCE CHAPPEL Soft Shoe Rhj-thm LAURELL GAINES257 words
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Advertisement58 1940-04-02 4 We are jo sure you will be impressed wiih the unusual value and quality of NAN SIN glasses said with expert eye examinations to cure your headache and eye strainings. Try Nan Sin service before you go elsewhere. NAN SIN OPTICAL HOUSE Manufacturing Ophthalmic Opticians 325, North Bridge Road, Singapore,58 words
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Miscellaneous12 1940-04-02 4 j RE 3= N5 ■'iw.-im.c.j _JL I Inr sil 1 CALLED UP12 words
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967 1940-04-02 5 COLONY 'S WAR TAX AT ION TO START TO-DAY Approximately Same As In F.M.S. STATEMENT ON WAR LOANS EXPECTED II7IIKN the Legislative Council holds its extraordinary m '^ion Singapore this morning, war taxation nrrt^pondinir to that which became law m the Federated Malay States yesterday, will be considered and passed967 words
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306 1940-04-02 5 European Says He Witnessed Park Affray MALAY CHARGED WITH MURDER A EUROPEAN eye-witness of an affray, involving Malay soldiers at the Kappy World Amusement Park on the night of Feb. 7, gave evidence m the Singapore third court yesterday during a preliminary inquiry into a charge of murder preferred against306 words
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Article49 1940-04-02 5 MKS. E. G. SELLERS, an accomplished amateur actress and founder of the Singapore Poetry Circle, will speak on 'In Search of Pegasus" at to-mor-row's luncheon meeting of the Rotary Club at the Adelphi Hotel. Among Mrs. Sellers' recent publications is "Rhymes ot a Perempuan Puteh."49 words
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Article364 1940-04-02 5 After Slap DAMAGES CLAIM DISMISSED A SIXTEEN-YEAR-OLD schoolboy who alleged that he had been severely and unjustifiably punished by the principal of the City High School m Sophia Road failed m his claim for damages, the suit being dismissed by Mr. Justice a'Beckett Terrell m the364 words
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729 1940-04-02 5 (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Apr. 1. MUCH of the opposition to the imposition of Income tax would not have arisen if bribery and corruption did not flourish to an appalling extent m departments of Government, declared Mr. E. D. Shearn, speaking m the729 words
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Article66 1940-04-02 5 A LLEGED to have sent out of the CoA jony Yen 2 000, to Palembang, m contravention of Regulation 6 tli »a» of the Defence "Finance" Regulations, 1940, Kasaburo Tao was fined $10 and costs when he pleaded guilty to a summons m the Singapore district66 words
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Article352 1940-04-02 5 COUNCILLOR URGES LOAN TO AID BRITAIN (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Apr. I. THE extent of opposition m the F.M.S. to the proposed 1 imposition of income tax was outlined b\ various speakers at the Federal Council meeting to-day, and the High Commissioner, Sir352 words
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303 1940-04-02 5 Contributions In Terms Of Rubber Tin MR. BLUNN'S SUGGESTION (From Our Own Convsponck-fi Kuala Lumpur, Apr 1. A SUGGESTION thnt tne F.MS. rk contribute m kind and donate produce which was essential to trie prosecution of the war w:us macie by Mr. W. G. C. Blunri (Stlanj<or) speaking m the-303 words
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Advertisement184 1940-04-02 5 WHY DO THOUGHTFUL C',m* PARENTS send THEIR SONS AND pate^l^P DAUGHTERS to Q^- PITMAN'S? I txraure Ci^ College's system of rapid *d training has been extraordinarily successful In assisting young j*.>ple to well-paid and progressive posts m ail branches of Commercial and Secretarial work, and Accountancy. Such training courses are184 words
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Advertisement73 1940-04-02 5 Faster, Closer /j3& *S^\ Shaves! J I —because of the Reminyt W x A Shaving Head the finest pre '>^^^te^L «v cision instrument ever dt nj^^^^Hff Ac vised for removing hair froru NO BLADES— NO SOAP fo^iAcfi 1 NO CUTTING 'ti*P NO SCRAPING REMINGTON RAND REMINGTON RAND ELECTRIC CLOSE SHAVI*73 words
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Article278 1940-04-02 6 From Our Own Correspondent > Kuala Lumpur, Apr. 1. AN THE WHOLE, favourable recep- tion has been accorded at this early I stage to the new taxation measures introduced m the F.M.S. to-day. Coupled with relief that income tax has been shelved for the moment at278 words
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Article100 1940-04-02 6 I ENTOR MINES, Limited, were fined 14 $oO and costs when, through their counsel. Mr. S. H. D. Elias, they pleaded guilty m the Singapore district court yesterday to a summons under the Defence -Finance) Regulations, 1940. Lentor Mines. Limited, were charged that, during the months100 words
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Article815 1940-04-02 6 Higher Duties On Tin, Rubber, Estates, Cars ENTERTAINMENT TAX ALSO IN THE NEW SCHEDULE (From Our Own Correspondent; Kuala Lumpur, Apr. 1. A FTEK an address lasting: one hour by the Legal Adviser, n F.M.S., Mr. Adrian "lark, m the Federal Council to-day, explaining new taxes815 words
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649 1940-04-02 6 t (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Apr. 1. I pOR an hour, the Legal Adviser, >, F.M.S., Mr. Adrian Clark, spoke i on the new taxation measures c which are to be introduced into the F.M.S. immediately as a means of providing contributions towards649 words
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Article56 1940-04-02 6 IN view of the return of the Singapore Harbour Board strikers, over 190 summonses for ejection of artisans from their quarters which were mentioned m the civil district court yesterday, were struck off the list on the application of Mr W A Blair-Kerr, who appeared for56 words
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Advertisement605 1940-04-02 6 CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS TENDERS SINGAPORE BIUNIC'IPAUTY Tenders. Tenders arc uo« invited for tl following material* or services. F< particulars see Municipal Tende Room Supply of 30" dia. Steel Stralgl Pipes and Specials for Water Dec Date of Closing 4 p m Apr 16. 194 Supply of Air Valves for Water. Da605 words
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Advertisement261 1940-04-02 6 DOMES lIC OCCURRENCES DEATH. Madame Wee Whye Neo, wife of the late Mr. Lee Woon Chwee, passed away peacefully at 20, Balmoral Road, at 2 p.m. on Sunday. She leaves behind a son, Lee Kirn Puat, two daughters, a son-in-law, Mr. Khoo Kay Hian, seven grandsons, ten grand-daughters and seven261 words
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Advertisement575 1940-04-02 6 FAST P ASSKN GKR SKKVII K. SINGAPORE TO SAN FRANCISCO. VIA MANILA HONG KONG Sana Spore Arrive 9 8.3 CITY OF IX>B ANGELES Apr 20 May 14 s.s CITY OP SAN FRANCISCO May 4 May 28 6J CITY OF NEWPORT NEWS About June 20 July 14 *M. CITY OF NORFOLK575 words
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Advertisement415 1940-04-02 7 P.&O. and BRITISH INDIA LINES (INCORPORATED IN ENGLAND) P. 6f O. S. N. CO f S 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 under415 words
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Advertisement403 1940-04-02 7 BOUSTEAD CO., LTD. (lacorporatcu !a t JAM.) rELEPHONF: Freight MU- Pmasare Sit} 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 For detailed information apply403 words
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Advertisement521 1940-04-02 7 MANSFIELD CO., LTD. BLUE FUNNEL LINE. Frequent Sailings to United Kingdom and United States of America. Oates are not guaranteed, all cargo bookings subject to Conference War Clauses. WESTERN AUSTRALIA THE SHORTEST SEA ROUTE AT THE CHEAPEST FAR* Regular Services to F re mantle (Perth) via Java by firs! class521 words
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410 1940-04-02 8 Five Goals Scored In Reserve Division Game Mamhesters Res 3, S.C.C. Res 2. THE Manchester Regiment collected full points m their reserve division soccer fixture against the S.C.C. on the padang yesterday. They scored three goals to the Club's two. The S.C.C.. however, played410 words
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Article46 1940-04-02 8 Soccer: Fir«t division. Malays vs. Police. Stad um; Gordon* vs. R.A. >Kh. Hj. Reift.. ChaiiKi; second division (A) Malays Signals vs. R A. (8.M.). Alexandra; Pulau Brani \s. R.A.M.C., Pulau Brani. Tennis: i.MCA. purnament. sin;l^s final and P«*« ffivinjj; S.C.t. tournament: S.RC. tournament.46 words
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Article340 1940-04-02 8 WEIGHTS f^r Saturdays ra.es at d| 'limah are ANNIVERSARY CUP Horses. Class 1. Div. 1, 6 furs. ftoyal Hamp-on. 3.07 3ay Diugm 8.08 O oltipt 8.12 Carloca 8.00 Jack Druee 8.12 Bumbus 8.04 Pure Gold 8.12 Tonroe 8.04 Toyman 8.09 rtubbrr Queen 8.04 Mmgfcftl 8.08 thanks 7.11340 words
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253 1940-04-02 8 THE March Eclectic competition at the Keppel Golf Club for the trophy presented by Mrs. H. K. Rodgers. was won by Miss M. Brown with a score of 35—6=29. The best of the other cards returned were: Mr 3 H. W F.ett 35— 5*' 2253 words
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Article33 1940-04-02 8 IN the only tie played m the S.C.C. tennis tournament yesterday, E. C. Cherrington and Mrs. Archer beat O. W, (iilmour and Mrs. Sewell 6—2, 7 5, m the mixed doubles.33 words
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Article148 1940-04-02 8 Navy 1; Chinese 0. MAKING their first appearance m the second division (B) at the stadium yesterday the Royal Navy Wireless Telegraphists beat the Chinese by the on.y goal of the match. A well-balanced team, the telegraphists deserved the points and. on their showing, should co far148 words
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114 1940-04-02 8 S.R.C. TENNIS RESULTS TOMORROW'S TIES YESTERDAY'S ties m the S.R.C. Spring tennis tournament resulted: Championship singles: P. F. de Souza beat P. D'Almeida 4—6, 6—3, 6—4. Handicap singles "B": F. C. Martens (+3> beat N. W. Aeria (+3) 6—l, 6—l; A. Leicester (—l5) beat J. Loveday (—15.3) 6— o, 6—o.114 words
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Article378 1940-04-02 8 DR. H. L. LJM won the "A" division of the March Stapletford competition at the Island Club with a score of 35 3 4, while "B" division resulted m a tie between M. Kiyooka and K. Sagaguchi. who returned cards of 39. This match378 words
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Article, Illustration32 1940-04-02 8 picture. WARD LEADS OUT IHS TEAM on Saturday on the padang m the cricket match m which the Singapore Cricket Club beat the R.E. (Changi) by four wickets.- Free PressFree Press - 32 words
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288 1940-04-02 8 A THREE-NIL victory was registered against the Straits Times Press soccer team by the Jacks Sports Club m a keenly contested Business Houses' game on the H3.H78. JJ3.C. ground^ yesterday. The winners were the firs, to threaten, but gcod work among the Pressmen's forwards288 words
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Article187 1940-04-02 8 Uniteers Hold Unbeaten Record Lniteers 7; GE.C. 1. I TNTTKERS, only unbeaten team m the Business Houses' League football competition, maintained their fine record with another victory yesterday, beating the G.E.C. by seven goals to one. The score gives a fair indication of the run of play. The winners showed187 words
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195 1940-04-02 8 (From Our Own Correspondent) Seremban, Mar. 31. TA'O brothers, W. and R. Seneviratne 1 of Seremban, figured m the finals of the annual Sakura Cup tennis tournament which was played off today on the hard courts of the N. S Japanese Association. Raety Seneviratne (—15.2)195 words
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Article51 1940-04-02 8 HARPER GUfillan beat Thornycrofts by two goals to nil m a slow B.H.L game on the Fraser and Neave ground yesterday. The winners led by one goal, scored by Bong, at half time while their final goal came from Yew Choo on the resumption. Cpl. Carrin<?ten51 words
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Article42 1940-04-02 8 THE V.M.C.A. open invitation tennis 1 tournament will be brought to a conclusion this afternoon when the men's open singles final between Kamis and Chin Kee Onn will be played Lady Bagnall will distribute the prizes after the match.42 words
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Article348 1940-04-02 8 Strivens Bats Well For 53 Retired (From Our Own Correspondent) Seremban, Mar. 31. LV. Strivens, who batted splendidly lart year m the annual Europeans vs. Rest match, played another fine m Negri Sembilan s first State trial to-day when he retired after scoring 53. As far as348 words
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Article305 1940-04-02 8 (From Our Own Correspondent* Malacca, Mar. 31. IN the first state trial played on the I Malacca Cl'ib padang to-day C. A. de Vries' XI beat O. R. L. HLIs 1 XI by 96 ruiu. Batting first Hills' XI scored 66 runs, Tarn Kong Yen scoring305 words
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Article110 1940-04-02 8 rOUND GUILTY by a special Jury on a charge of culpable homicide not amounting to murder, a ricksha puiler named Chiu Yong Chua was sentenced to five years* rigorous Imprisonment by Mr. Justice Manning at the Assizes yesterday. He was on trial on the capital110 words
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Article221 1940-04-02 8 Mystery Of Gas-Filled Hold A VERDICT of deaths by m.sad ture was returned by the Ma coroner, Mr. W. G. Porter, at the conclusion of an Inquiry the deaths of Tan Quee Mm and L.. n Bok, who were trapped m a guhold m the X.P.M. motor vessel M while221 words
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Article182 1940-04-02 8 (Frcm Our Own Correspond*: Kuala Lumpur. Apr. 1. A TRIBUTE to his very manlike administration of government during recent d months was paid by O>i. Cecil Ha» Senior Unofficial UtiiiiMT, to ttus High Commissioner. Sir Sfccrti Thomas, m the Fod.*ral C9*iHC i to-day Col. Rae referred182 words
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Article92 1940-04-02 8 (From Our Own Correspondent Seremban, Apr. 1. f\ J. WHITE. formerly European gaoler of the F.M.S. prisons was charged to-day before the tcttng Seremban magistrate, Tungku M< mcd. with bigamouslv marrying Mi^s J. W. Webb at Seremban on Jan 1936, while having a wife. Bird White,92 words
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Article107 1940-04-02 8 Estate Manager Wed Taylor King MH Stephen Gordon Taylor nnnag r ITI of the Petaling Estate. Selangor, wav married to Miss Mary King it 64 Andrew's Cathedral yesterday Rev. A. S. Giles, of the RAF Seletar, officiated, and Dr. C. H. WithersPayne was at the organ. The bride is the107 words
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Article60 1940-04-02 8 A CHINESE, Llm Keng Seah. *.i> \vs terday produced m the Singapore third court on a charge that be on Mar. 31 voluntarily caused hurt to detective. Tan Peng Yeow. with intent to prevent him from discharg ng hH duties as a public servant Accused, who60 words