The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 13 April 1940
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The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942)
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Title Section17 1940-04-13 1 The Singapore Free Press AND DAILY NEWS NO. 16,060. ESTD. 1835 SATURDAY, APRIL 13, 1940. 5 CENTS.17 words
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Article945 1940-04-13 1 Dangerous Area 1 From Norway To Holland German Communications To North Sea Now Cut NO VIOLATION OF DUTCH OR SWEDISH WATERS i REATION OF A NEW MINEFIELD STRETCHING FROM NORWAY TO \M> WAS ANNOUNCED BY THE BRITISH ADMIRALTY LAST NIGHT. louncement stated: "A certain area mReuter - 945 words
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Article108 1940-04-13 1 London, Apr. 12. IT i> learned m authoritative circles to-day that when the destroyer Hardy ran ashore at Narvik some of their crew went ashore as thougl "starting: a little military expedition on their own." It is stated that 40 or 50 men were seen mReuter - 108 words
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Article396 1940-04-13 1 NEW THREAT TO HOLLAND BELGIUM? Explanation Of Dutch Steps DEPORTS have reached Paris that Holland and Belgium have been faced with new German threats, says the Daily Telegraph's correspondent there. It is believed the fate of Denmark and Norway has caused the Dutch and Belgians to consider whether they couldReuter - 396 words
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Article64 1940-04-13 1 London. Apr. 12. •THE Swedish tanker Sveaborg, 9,000 tons, was sunk oft the Scottish coast to-day when she was torpedoed by a German U-boat. The Sveaborg, one of the largest Swedish oil tankers, was homeward bound from America carrying petrol for Sweden. Thirty-four of her crew wereReuter - 64 words
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Article87 1940-04-13 1 London, Apr. 12. MAJOR QUISLING, the Germans' puppet premier at Oslo, declared to-day m a proclamation read over the German-controlled wireless that he had taken full power, according to Article 41 of the Norwegian constitution, providing that if the King or Crown Prince were absent orReuter - 87 words
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202 1940-04-13 1 AMMUNITION SHIPS BLOWN UP IN R.A.F. BALTIC ATTACKS London, Apr. 12. IT is authoritatively learned that aircraft of the R.A.F. bomber 1 command were m action over the Baltic last night and that attacks were made on enemy ships over a wide area, extending from Oslo Fjord to the BalticReuter - 202 words
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55 1940-04-13 1 ROOSEVELT SUPPLIES FOR GREENLAND Washington, Apr. 12. PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT told a Press conference to-day that he had asked the Red Cross to examine the needs of the inhabitants of Greenland m case supply ships from Denmark were cut off. The President refused to discuss political questions concerning Greenland, which heReuter - 55 words
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48 1940-04-13 1 Paris, Apr. 12. AIR activity yesterday and during the night was more marked. The Germans carried out reconnaissance flights over various parts of France and during the night some planes reached the Paris region but turned back on meeting anti-aircraft defences. ReuterReuter - 48 words
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98 1940-04-13 1 London, Apr. 1 LJOW the Commander of the destroyer Ghurka stuck to his post a§ his ship was sinking wa* described to-day by one of the survivors, who said that the Commander was forced to leave by two ratings, who seized him and almostReuter - 98 words
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Article87 1940-04-13 1 MR. Roland Evelyn Turnbull. of the Malayan < ml Service, has »>«•< n appointed to sucrrrd Mr. William Johnston. Colonial Secretary. British Honduras, cables Reuter from London. Amsterdam. Apr. 12. It Is learned m Berlin political circle* that further serious warnings are being riven to Sweden. A GermanReuter - 87 words
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Advertisement53 1940-04-13 1 .■PPORT MALAY AN PRODUCE. DRINK BIGIA TEA RAFFLES HOTEL TO-NIGHT Orchestral Concert 8.15 to 9.15 p.m. SPECIAL RACE DINNER DANCE (formal) from 9.45 pjn. POPULAR CABARET ATTRACTION THE PRESTON TRIO WHIRLWIND SKATERS THRILLING DARING SHOW! !50 BOOK XOt'R TABLE Non-diners $1.00 EXTENSION TO 1 A.M. "\IKL served to-day from 12.3053 words
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Advertisement170 1940-04-13 1 FOR QUALITY AND ECONOMY DRINK BIGIA TEA SEAVIEW HOTEL TO-NIGHT SPECIAL DINNER -DANCE Reller's Band playing at fie Adelphi Hotel m connection with the S.S.V.P.R. Ball, D'Souza Brothers' Band will furnish Dinner Dance Music Dinner $3.- No Admission Charge. Dance Formal SUNDAY MORNING 1 P.M. POPULAR CONCERT RELLER'S BAND PROGRAMME170 words
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Article, Illustration286 1940-04-13 2 Orchestra Chorus Of 90 To Present "Merrie England" ll» 1 r H a cfaonM oi 90, and a full symphony orchestra consisting of about 40 string and wind Instrumentalists under the talented leadership of Mrs Eva Clark. "Merrie England' Which wiii be presented at the Victoria Ml mortal Hall by286 words
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Article77 1940-04-13 2 One <>. the poatcardi received by the! Ma.ayj. Patriotic Fund from sold- i the front, thanking the com-! ir.ittee lor riyarettes sent, had the is Thanks, Baxter dear." Mrs Baxu-r is the secretary of the I Reierence to these postcards of j Ki> was made by77 words
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Article84 1940-04-13 2 MY wife is bigger than I am, how can I assault her said a Chinese, Sim Eng Teck, yesterday m the Singapore second court, when he appeared on a summons for falling to maintain his wife, Lim Ah Huay. The remark was made84 words
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194 1940-04-13 2 Hongkong Bank Beat Traction Company H. S. Bank 2, Traction Co. 1. EVEN play was a feature of the Business Houses' League fixture on the Singapore Harbour Board ground yesterday m which the Hongkong and Shanghai Bank met the Singapore Traction Company. The Bank, on the merits of better forward194 words
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Article330 1940-04-13 2 London, Apr. IS. The following are to-day's closing middle quotations. Shares are ot £1 denomination unless otherwise stated: The above are dealers middle price; brokers' margins, brokerage and stamp duty ere not included.— Exchange Telegraph Con. Loan 5% 1944-64.... 108 u r 1 Funding Loan 4To 1960-90330 words
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Article185 1940-04-13 2 COMMODITIES EXCHANGES (From Om Own Correspondent) London, Apr. 12. rjOMMODITY and Exchange markets closed v as follows wltb orevlous quotations id parenthesis-— RUBBER: Steady. Spot lid 11 Ud rild liv;d) May lll'l6d ***** d Hid HVsd) July-Sept lid ll^d (10 15 16d 11 1 I6d) Oct.-Dec. 10 15'16d 11 1185 words
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66 1940-04-13 2 GOVERNOR APPOINTS NEW PRIVATE SECRETARY THHE GOVERNOR has appointed Mr. A. N. Ross, M.C.S., to be his Private Secretary, with effect from Apr. 3 Mr. Ross entered the Malayan Civil Service m 1930 as a Cadet, has been m District and Land Offices at Kuala Selangor, Kuala Lumpur, Kampar and66 words
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Article361 1940-04-13 2 MR. J. J. de ROZARIO THE funeral of Mr. Joseph Jacob 1 de Rozario, an old member of the Singapore Eurasian community, took place at Bidadari Cemetery yesterday. He died at his residence m Moulmein Road on Thursday at the age of 85 years. Mr361 words
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Article129 1940-04-13 2 From Our Our Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Apr. VI. SIXTY-THREE qualified agriculturists to-day left the School of Agriculture, Serdang, having received their diplcmas and certificates at the hands of Mr. Hugh Fraser. the Federal Secretary, when the school term closed with the annual distribution of prizes. In the129 words
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Article187 1940-04-13 2 Mr. Fraser remarked that when the Empire was at war Malayan agriculture was even more important than m times of peace. The United Kingdom relied upon them for essential supplies of rubber and. to a lesser degree, of copra and palm oil. Referring to the production of food187 words
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145 1940-04-13 2 From Our Own Correspondent* Johore Bahru, Apr. 10. "WE have maintained the policy of TT keeping tj quality, and not quantity, and this we believe, is appreciated by all readers." states Mr. J W. Mocre, hon. secretary of the Johore Internaticnal Library, m his report for145 words
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Article65 1940-04-13 2 I'M glad to be m Singapore," was the remark of a bride who arrived m Singapore yesterday; she is Miss Annabel Johnson, only daughter cif Mr. and Mrs. B. Johnson, of Darby, England. Her nance, who came aboard the Hakone Maru to meet her, Is Mr.65 words
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Advertisement170 1940-04-13 2 "The DAUGHTERS m Another Winner. It is First Kate Entertainment." -STRAITS TIMES. BOOK NOW FOR THE WEEK-END 4 SHOWS (PHONE 6909) TO DAY Warner Bros.' Amazing: sequel to "The FOUR DAUGHTERS" Produced on a grander Scale L%i PRISCILLA LANE i^ <Z>^ ROSEMARY LANE %~lM^^tWtk LOLA LANE- GALE PAGE l^v «t^«170 words
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Advertisement271 1940-04-13 2 PHONE 5261 and HE SURE of GH,IIIN<; ix;* OF COURSE YOU'LL SELECT THIS FOR WEEK-END ENTERTAINMKNT EVERYBODY AGREES TOPNOTCHKA." "rTpiTOL 3 SHOWS oaili The ERNST 1 1 11 11 11 I Jl Bit pWb> Co m d r p 1 r^TTtl^^^^^^l IN aCLM^ I Ik Ilk II I IH I271 words
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675 1940-04-13 3 1 Naval Commentator On Battle At Narvik GERMAN DESTROYERS "SMASHED UP" THAT the action of the British destroyers at Narvik will go down m the annals of naval history as a great fight was the opinion expressed by Commander Fordham, naval commentator, when675 words
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Article158 1940-04-13 3 WHY HOLLAND MAY BE NEXT Till possibility that- the Germans follow up their Scandinavdventure 'at any moment" m attempt to smash through .md Belgium was men- a broadcast speech Mr i s. Amery. Conservative I p ?.,r Sparkbrook. d Germany's unprotreacherous attack on I Denmark was dictatedBritish Wireless - 158 words
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Article51 1940-04-13 3 R. on ihe enemy Qei man occupaP roleum In.tes that Denmark 700.0 J0 tons of invasion brings the scope of the i\h consequent -rts. Danish oil stocks are German oil position. will be made worse ibU' quantities of oil will d for normal domestic Denmark.—: BritishBritish Wireless - 51 words
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218 1940-04-13 3 B.B.C. To Keep Norwegians Informed London, Apr. 12. IT IS understood that all Norwegian radio stations are now m German hands but plans have been made to keep the Norwegian people informed of the actions of their Government through the 8.8.C. A speech by M. Hambro, President of the Storting,Reuter - 218 words
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Article112 1940-04-13 3 THE Danish Minister for Defence levealecl yesterday that when the German invasion began Danish troops at first had orders to resist. It was not until an hour and a rulf later that it was decided that resistance should cease. In the fighti^i 12 Danes were killed112 words
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Article18 1940-04-13 3 THE death has occurred of Father Francis Woodlock, the famous preacher, aged 63. reports Reuter from London ReuterReuter - 18 words
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198 1940-04-13 3 U.S. Interest In Greenland Iceland Ottawa, Apr. 12. MR- Mackenzie King, the New Zea- land Prime Minister, stated the Canadian Government was m communication with Britain over the situation m Greenland and Iceland. He anticipated communications on the subject with the United States. Mr. King added that he hoped toReuter - 198 words
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Article123 1940-04-13 3 Istanbul, Apr. 12. TJRKISH women and children employed m armaments factories are henceforth compelled to work 12 hours daily instead of nine, when necessary, under a new decree passed by the Council of Ministers. The labour law regulating working hours is suspended and all workers may nowReuter - 123 words
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68 1940-04-13 3 Nazi Ammunition Factory Blown Up \HUGE explosion, followed by several other smaller detonations was heard coming from Germany by Belgians living just over the frontier. The force of the explosion was such that it is believed a German ammunition factory was blown up. This is the second or third reportReuter - 68 words
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Article66 1940-04-13 3 ACCORDING TO the Berlin correspondent of the Stockholm newspaper Svenska Dasbladet, the Nazi Press has launched a violent campaign against Swedish newspapers, accusing: them of failing to maintain an attitude of strict neutrality over events m Norway. It is alleged that the Swedish Press "plays up" th«66 words
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358 1940-04-13 3 Chungking, Apr. 12. ONE cf thi most important features of the National Peoples Political Congress, which has just closed here, was the reaflirmation by Gen. Chiang Kai-shek m his closing address of the Chinese Government's determination to carry on the war of resistance. ThisReuter - 358 words
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Article128 1940-04-13 3 Germans Admit Sabotage In Norway AN admission that the civil population of Norway had carried out what was described as acts of sabotage was made In a proclamation by Major-General Engelbrecht, reads th*» German-controlled wireless station at Oslo yesterday. The announcer said that some of those people arrested had alreadyReuter - 128 words
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Advertisement68 1940-04-13 3 1/~ t Th J\ rnij M- an economical treat tull of concentrated goodness. Kid nry h on toast have tons been a favourite of the breakfast table. Not only do they make a very palatable, light, early morn- *"< meal but one possessing an abundance of nutritive •teinenU. Kidnrys are68 words
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Advertisement192 1940-04-13 3 grow VEGETABLES WITH THE HELP OF NYTOL FERTILIZERS m handy 35ct. containers MEDICAL HALL LTD. 3 Battery Rood ®bVHAIB Wh:re TO-DAY HDU EweryboCy 11a.m. 3.15 I■■■ wa w Goes 6 15 _g 15 NMAYA-S CINEMA DIIUXE. j DACII DATUDAIIC THE greatest crime DAbIL RATHBUNt >n THR LLER of all t.me;192 words
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661 1940-04-13 4 The Singapore Free Press SATURDAY, APRIL 13. 1940. The Colony Police IT was a pity that last night's parade of units of the Straits Settlements Police Force was not held at Farrer Park or on the padang where many more members of the public could have witnessed it. Everything the661 words
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Article, Illustration1094 1940-04-13 4 John Fuller - John Fuller A British Renaissance By A RATHER shabby building m the heart of London has been the cradle of Britain's astonishing musical renaissance during the past fifty years. It was m the Queen's Hall (as the building is called) that music, once1,094 words
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454 1940-04-13 4 AIR MARSHAL; E.L. GOSSAGE - AIR MARSHAL E.L. GOSSAGE BY London. TJNTIL quite recently, I have v been commanding a group of fighter squadrons m the Fighter Command of the Royal Air Force, which is the command mainly responsible for the air defence of Great Britain. Now,454 words
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Advertisement168 1940-04-13 4 lo make a proper GIMLET £»t// /Arc- Li ME ft^^^^B 11 tf^ \PPOINTMKST KING Ofl SIAM I NEWEST DESIGNS if. DIAMOND JEWELLERY NECKLACES BRACELETS BROOCHES RINGS CLIP WATCHES. I m L>v;on« SINGAPORE »POH PENANG, THE SINGAPORE MUSICAL SOCIETY MERRIE ENGLAND (concert version) Sunday April 14 th at 9.15 p.m. m168 words
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Advertisement18 1940-04-13 4 Htt iftDE WEI Camphon* ood chests In stock and orders taken 18, BATTERY ROAD, FIRST FLOOR PHONE 714318 words
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Article, Illustration974 1940-04-13 5 Governor Stresses Ideal Of Co-Operation FIRST MASS REVIEW IN IMPRESSIVE PARADE the <lut> of the police to repress crime and lo the public, hut it is ;i!s<> their duty to i;i-iniil> for thai ideal co-operation between nd people which should exist m the perfect974 words
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Article122 1940-04-13 5 A TRIBUTE to Lady Thomas, wife of the Governor, for her skill and speed m knitting was paid by Mrs. 15. Roberts, wife of the Bishop of Singapore, at the meeting of the executive council of the Malaya Patriotic Fund at Government House yesterday. In122 words
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Article191 1940-04-13 5 rviDENCE as to how he saw an Indian Muthu knocked doAn by a goods train, about three miles from the Singapore station, was given by a fireman, Manikam, employed by the Federated Malay States Railways. at a Coroner's inquiry yesterday into the death of the Indian.191 words
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Article130 1940-04-13 5 A STRAITS -BORN Chinese woman named Koh Keok Chew who was "well provided for" on the death of her husband 20 years ago, appeared before the Chief Justice, Sir Percy McElwaine, yesterday to be examined by the Official Assignee. The woman admitted that her husband had left her130 words
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195 1940-04-13 5 MR. J.I. DAWSON CHOSEN ]MR. J. I. DAWSON, a director of T1 Guthrie and Co., Ltd., was unanimously chosen at a general meeting of electors of the Singapore Chamber of Commerce yesterday to represent the Chamber on the Legislative Council. There was only one nomination.195 words
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107 1940-04-13 5 SCULPTRESS wife of the Japanese Ambassador :o Berlin. Madame Sabure Kurusu arrived In Singapore yesterday by the Hakone Maru on her Way back to Japan after four years m Brussels. Her husband is .still m Berlin. Madam Kurusu. who is European, is accompanied by her three107 words
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Article74 1940-04-13 5 A VETERAN of the last war, Captain A. G. Stevens, R.N.R., a retired captain of the Nippon Maru and HongKong Maru, arrived here by the Hakone Maru yesterday, en route for his home m Yokohama, Japan. Capt. Stevens was 11 years on the Pacific run,74 words
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Article39 1940-04-13 5 A PUBLIC meeting will be held at the Indian Youths' Association, Singapore, at 7.30 this evening when Mr. V. G. Somasundaram will speak on "New Year Celebration." Mr. P. Thangavelu Pillai will preside over the meeting.39 words
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Article64 1940-04-13 5 A CONDOLENCE meeting In connection with the recent death of Maulana Yakub Hassan, former Minister of Public Works m the Government of Madras, and the Rev. C.F. Andrews will be held at the Ramakrishna Mission at 5 p.m. to-day. The meeting, which will be under the auspices of64 words
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245 1940-04-13 5 TWO FIVE CENTS POSTER STAMPS SUGGESTED Q«PECIAL "de-luxe" five-tent poster stamps may be printed with the new issue which should be on sale m Malaya shortly. At a meeting of the executive council ot the Malaya Patriotic Fund yesterday, the Governor, Sir Shenton Thomas, announced that it was decided to245 words
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583 1940-04-13 5 SUNDA V HOLIDA V APPEAL' MADE TO MERCHANTS "THE present year opened with good business, but as 1 you all know there has been a turn for the worse* Times are uncertain and the European situation has lately taken a very serious turn. Let583 words
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Article37 1940-04-13 5 The Lloyd Triestino liner Conte Verde is due here at 6 p.m. on Sunday from the East. She will berth at the S.H.B. wharf and is expected to sail again at 10 p.m. on Monday for Europe.37 words
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327 1940-04-13 5 'Revolutionary' Defined By Police Officer NINE MONTHS FOR CHINESE 'IF you want to have s 1 you have to get them 'registered or exempted. U you do 'that, then there will iv do aijiu- merit. The evidence is that j assisted m the management a society which wa.s neither registered327 words
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Article38 1940-04-13 5 {CHARGED with pollut. ne Thomson Road reservoir, m Indian, Kalah Khan, pleaded guilt} i» the Singapore third court yesterd He was fined $2, or five days sil imprisonment. It was stated that the r< used occasionally38 words
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Advertisement40 1940-04-13 5 t\tr occurred to you that ■9 a delirious Dinner at the UH CONDITIONED CAPITOL RESTAURANT m SI- 75 tor \<r, sele<ted courses s «**ly I urnished Lounge Lighting ensures v «»ur absolute comfort. for your next Dinner Party Phone 4906.40 words
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Advertisement59 1940-04-13 5 WHEN C L E A N I N G YOUR C A R p c 7 S T_Y E S CARPET SHAMPnn is a miracle worker AND SO SIMPLE TO USE A complete success Da all tuvei m j LfoVathFoiH*. PIC ant °<^"« r it SET: BRUSH HANDLE BOTTLE SHAMPOO59 words
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159 1940-04-13 6 INSPECTOR T.E. WRAY NEWS was received m Singapore yesterday of the death of Terence Edward cTibby") Wray. a senior Inspector of the Straits Settlements Police Force, which occurred at Melbourne, Australia, on Thursday. Inspector Wray was 43 years of age and had 14 years'159 words
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Article183 1940-04-13 6 ISSUED FKASER AND CO. AT CLOSE OF BUSINESS YESTERDAY Local markets failed to respond to the stronger tone of London markets yesterday and business to-day was again on a very small scale. Tin was down at $125 H and the price of rubbber at four o'clock was183 words
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175 1940-04-13 6 'From Our Owr Correspondent* Segamat, Apr. 10. THE Batu Anam Wanderers avenged their first defeat suffered at the hands of the Segamat Indo-Ceylonese soccer team when they met the same side on the town padang to-day, and v;on by two goals to nil. An early175 words
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Article103 1940-04-13 6 (From Our Own Correspondent) Segamat, Apr. 10. JOHORE Labis Oil Palm plantations made their first effort at running a cricket team last Sunday when they entertained Genuang and played a draw, time intervening. Batting first, Genuang were all oui for 140 of which a major103 words
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118 1940-04-13 6 IN the April mlx?d foursomes compe- tition played at the Royal Johore International Club on Tuesday, Dr E W.Martindell and Mrs. John Hardman were the winners with a score of 31. The following cards were returned:— Dr. E. W. Martindale and Mrs John Hardman118 words
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Article41 1940-04-13 6 THE following were the scores returned for ths women captain's prize for April at the Keppel Golf Club Mrs. W. J. Holohan 90—22=58; Mrs F. Starr 91—22-69; Miss M. £rown 94—24=70; Mrs. A. B. Menzies 90—18=72.41 words
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228 1940-04-13 6 Landlord Who Applied For Ejection BECAUSE he wanted to make use of the first floor of a godown m Guthrie Lane which had been tenanted by a man and his family for the last 12 years, Koh Kirn Tee, a partner of the firm of Koh Seng Cheong Brothers, Market228 words
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Article, Illustration17 1940-04-13 6 yesterday. On hw ri*ht is Lady Thomas, on his left, Mrs. Baxter, secre tary of the committee.17 words
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Article54 1940-04-13 6 Before the Chief Justice, the Honourable Sir Percy McElwaine m Court No. 1 at 11 a m —Bankruptcy *****9— Re Chop Kian Boh (Public Examination of Chia Yian Toon, a bankrupt*. Before the Registrar at 10 a.m. Taxations m 5. 366 37, 5. 535 3954 words
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Article80 1940-04-13 6 IN Singapore to-day ar« f^mr Rulers of the Federation wh3 will say farewell to -he High Commissioner for the Malay States, Sir Shenioii Thomas. Mho cots on home l^ave next we?k. The four Rulers are the Sultan of S-lansor the Sultan of Perak, the Sultan80 words
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105 1940-04-13 6 ARRESTED for failing to appear m I the Singapore third police court last Saturday for his trial while on bail, W. D. Jeremiah, a 38-year-old Eurasian, said he thought his case had been adjourned until Thursday, when he made a re-appearance m the Singapore third105 words
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157 1940-04-13 6 BAIL was opposed when old Hokkien, Lee Toh B ed to be a permanen* the Netherlands Indies, aj the Singapore third court on charges relating to counterfeit half-guildor lands Indies coins and Netherlands Indies currei; The first charge alleged 11, at Singapore, he w^.s possession157 words
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94 1940-04-13 6 I AM tired of hearing bin] that they got into deb f of illness m the family. Justice. Sir Perry IfcE terday when a bankrupt being examined. "Have you got any pea that you have bc°n pa. bills?" a.sked Sir Percy. Low replied that94 words
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Advertisement547 1940-04-13 6 CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS TENDERS SINGAPORE MUNICIPALITY Tenders. Tenders are now mv.ted for the following materials or services. For particulars see Municipal Tenders Room Supply of Galvanised W. I. Tubes for period July 1. 1940, to June 30. 1941. Date of Closing. 4 p.m.. May 30, 1840 Supply or 50 ton* of547 words
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Advertisement606 1940-04-13 6 BOARD RESIDENCE. SEA FRONT RATONti ORANGE— 77 Meyer Rd. (near Swimming Club) Board- Res Hence at moderate rates Large Gardens— Tennis. Phone: 5758. EAST ANGLIA S. OUJCt KiSl SINGAJPOftBt I mlxv. to town olgb level, garage* dally jr monthly rates, iarfe ground*, excellent cuisine, tennis, ttngl* and double roonu PBONI606 words
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Advertisement138 1940-04-13 6 THE SINGAPORE C. OF C. RUBBER ASSOCIATION DAILY PRICES CURRENT Apr. 12. 1940: 12 o'clock noon No. IX R.S.S. Spot loose 35^ 35 7 No. IX R.S.S FOB m cases Apr-May (Sellers option) 34 33 G.P.A.Q. R.S.S F. 0.8. m bales Apr-May (.Sellers option) 34 4 33 F.A.Q. R.S.S. F.138 words
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Advertisement236 1940-04-13 6 FAST PASSKNGKK SKK V I( 1.. SINGAPORE TO SAN FRANCISCO. VIA MANILA HUM. IOM3 Sails Spore iftlN 6^ CITY OF IX)S ANGELES Apr. 2€ s^ CITY OF SAN FRANCISCO May 5 sj. CITY OF NEWPORT NEWS abcut June 20 S.S. CITY OF NORFOLK July 17 ACCEPTING CARGO FOB PACIFIC COAST236 words
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Miscellaneous218 1940-04-13 6 Post Office Mail List Mails c\ae at tne Genc/al Post OfUce as follows TO-DAY Aden air 4 p.m. Africa air 4 p.m. Australia air 4 p.m. Brunei surface 9 a.m. Kuala Belait surface 9 a.m. Burma air 4 p.m. Canada surface noon air 4 p.m. China surface noon China (South-218 words
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Advertisement400 1940-04-13 7 p.&O. and BRITISH INDIA LINES INCORPORATED IK ENGLAND) P. 6c O. S. N. COS SAILINGS. The best possible services are being maintained c P. ,t 0. S. N. Company to their usual ts of call except ports m Japan. are requested to register tbeh >ements, but under present circumstances are400 words
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Advertisement412 1940-04-13 7 BOUSTEAD CO., LTD. (Incorporated m r .m.s > IELLPHONE: Fretfht 5433. Ptanffe SUI a^jJMUMt €aMUWfI CjßaaWMillav] ka ■^^^^^^am 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.— AH under412 words
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Advertisement521 1940-04-13 7 MANSFIELD CO., LTD. BLUB FUNNEL LINE. Frequent Sailings to United Kingdom and United States oi America. Dates are not guaranteed, all cargo bookingr subject to Conference War Clauses WESTERN AUSTRALIA THE SHORTEST SEA ROUTE AT THE CHEAPEST FARE Regular Services to Fre mantle (Perth) via Java by first class passenger521 words
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1964 1940-04-13 8 Grand Prix Taken For Big Race BEING credited with the possibility of saddling the winners of the first, fourth, sixth and eighth races, trainer M. van Breukelen should again fare best this afternoon at Bukit Timah m the third day's racing m1,964 words
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313 1940-04-13 8 I nite^rs 5: Guthries II UNITEERS maintained their unbeaten record this season when they defeated Guthries by five goals to one m a Business Houses* league soccer ftx.ure played at Farrer Park yesterday. Play on the whole was on the slow sidj313 words
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Article102 1940-04-13 8 SELECTIONS for to-day's races at Bukit Timah are Free Press Race 1. Lay Off, Four O'clock. Race 2. Wicklow Bay, Echo. Race 3. Dancin* Foam, Pat Burke. Race 4. Rubber Queen, Kai Ter«. Sace 5. Resiment Si* You Later. Race 6. Grand Prix. Sunny Charm. Race 7.102 words
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Article104 1940-04-13 8 FURTHER tips m the Singapore Cricket Club's spring lawn tennis tournament are: MONDAY Championship Singles:— W. J. M. Warden vs. E. C. Cherrington. Women's Doubles:— Mrs. Sewell and Mrs. Hipkin vs. Mrs. Carslaw and Mrs. Russell-Roberts. TUESDAY Championship Doubles:— MaJ. R. Bedford and O. Fuller vs. E.104 words
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Article129 1940-04-13 8 FURTHER ties m the Singapore Re- creation Club's tennis tournament are MONDAY Championship Singles; F. Moreira vs. Dr. B Sheares; R. Thoy vs. P. F. de Souza. Handicap Singles "A": H. dHozario (scr.) vs M. O. Eber (—l5). Handicap Singles "B": Q Hyder (scr.) vs. C- B129 words
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Article445 1940-04-13 8 Keen First Division Soccer At Stadium S.C.C 4; Manchester* 3. IN spite of fielding substitutes for two of their best forwards, the Singapore Cricket Club gathered full points from the Manchesters m a very keen first division league fixture at the stadium yesterday. Fortunes fluctuated,445 words
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Article104 1940-04-13 8 TO-DAY SOCCER: Second di Publishers vs. R.A.M.< S.H.B. vs. Naval Poh R.H.L.. A.P.C. vs. Tho, A.PC: Wearnes vs. Harp. fillan. Depot. CRICKET: S.C.( vs. i ir nlng, S.C.C.; S.R.C. v S.R.C.; S.C.C. vs. SJ I >„ S.C.R.C. vs. J.C.S.A., J.( s vs. Teachers Assn.. LaWstfe, Police vs.104 words
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Article29 1940-04-13 8 PLA VINO at the Junior Civil Service Club yesterday, the Ovmea Chine* Bank beat Jacks by flve gnlfl i one la a Business Houses' League samp29 words
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