The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 16 April 1940

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    17 1 The Singapore Free Press AND DAILY NEWS NO. 16,062. ESTD. 1835 TUESDAY, APRIL 16, 1940. 5 CENTS
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    Great Part Played By Submarines
    90 1 communique issued A ealed the great played m the past transport! and rpedoed. Ten of sunk. many of these operaut m the Skagerlallow and full of British and I hunting craft must active. be told only when vies report to their enough is known to
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    French Success On Western Front
    46 1 Bl ttern Front ill operations on both re boon active on yesterday through the Ire entanglements d the Frenchdeeply into German they were engaged by harp encounter and their way back to after conGermans -.nch outpost ..>rhin-- i -gun fire. Reuter
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    STOP PRESS
    97 1 London. \pr. 13. Knitiii occupation of Narvik. s IMM are deprived of about one- of their total ore supplies but rvcn greater than this, statient iron and steel expert. 1 Keuter that since the war W effective iron-making In (;rrmany had been cut by half. n.uNt h.i\f rich
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    "Force With Force," Says Roosevelt
    89 1 "Force With Force," Says Roosevelt Till. American republics must be prepared to meet force with force," declared President Roosevelt yesterday m Washington m hU Pan-American Day speech. ■If this becomes necessary," he said, "we would be entirely successful for whoever touches one American nation touches all. We are determined to
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    No Anxiety Over U.K. Food Situation
    132 1 L4>ndon, Apr. 13. A FURTHER indication of the likely effects of tlie invasion of Denmark on the British food situation was given by a Ministry of Food official to-day. Britain, he said, has sufficient supplies of butter and bacon m cold stdrage to remove
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    CONFERENCE OF BRITISH DIPLOMATS
    34 1 London, Apr. 16. THE closing meeting of the British Ministers to the south-eastern states takes place at the Foreign Office this afternoon, the Foreign Secretary, Lord Halifax, presiding. British Wireless
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    BRITISH TROOPS IN NORWAY
    670 1 Landings "At Several Points" Announced Recapture Of Narvik Already Claimed STATEMENT BY MR. CHAMBERLAIN TO-DAY *'DRITISH forces have now landed at several points m 1 Norway." Thus states a joint Admiralty and War Office communique issued m London last night. This brief communique was followed by
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    SIR NEVILE HENDERSON ON MISSION THAT FAILED
    164 1 H ITLER coulci ney er have intended the ultimate end to be other than war." is the conclusion reached by Sir Nevile Henderson, m his accounts of his two years as British Ambassador m Germany which was published yesterday m book form with
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    Guns That Guard Our Island
    86 1 Not many people m Singapore see the guns which guard this island fortress. For that reason this shot from a British Movietone newsreel of Singapore, which is to be shown at the Cathay to-night, is of exceptional interest. The newsreel. which was made last month
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    R. A. F. Still Harassing Germans In Norway
    240 1 BOMBING OF AERODROME AND SEAPLANE BASE DOYAL AIR FORCE machines have made further harassing attacks on Stavanger aerodrome. The planes were reconnaissance aircraft of the coastal command and, despite darkness and heavy rain, incendiary and heavy high explosive bombs were dropped on
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    On Defensive, Nazis Admit
    118 1 HTHE German public has had warnings that operations must now be on the defensive. The newspaper Frankfurter Zeitun? warns its readers that the British Navy is strong and that when the attack comes it will be conducted with the firmest determination. By way of a solution
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    Boys Of 15 Enlisted In Norway
    347 1 Boys Of 15 Enlisted In Norway Stockholm, Apr. 15 •pHE desperate efforts the Norwegians are making to mobilize sufficient forces to withstand the German invasion are emphasised by reports that boys of 15 are being enlisted. Fighting continues round Elverum but no new development is reported. Photographs m the Stockholm
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    Precautions In Luxemburg
    59 1 Luxemburg. Apr. 15. A POLICE regulation has been issued here forbidding groups of more than three people m the streets after nightfall. Any meetings m private places m which foreigners participate must be notified to the police belorehand. Civil guards recently established m Luxemburg must now help
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    "AN OLD STORY" ABOUT THE N.I.
    121 2 The Hague, Apr. 9. 11/LLL miormed Dutch officials today contradicted reports published m the Rome newspaper Popolo di Roma claiming that if Holland becomes Involved m war she plans to place her rich Netherlands Indies under "protectii n' of a great power which is
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    Nazi "Tourists" Arrive In Belgrade Daily
    121 2 700 DECLARE THEY ARE ON OFFICIAL MISSIONS London, Apr. 15. SEVERAL thousand Germans are now in Belgrade, (Yugoslavia), according to The Times' Belgrade correspondent, who says that more German "tourists" are arriving daily. Seven hundred Germans have documents which show them to be attached
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    SOUTH SEAS DELEGATES
    54 2 Chungking, Apr. 14. pORT¥-FIVEU members of the South Seas Comfort Mission, who arrived at Kwelyang on Apr. 10, left for Chungking to-day. Accompanied by representatives of the Overseas Affairs Commission -and the Overseas Affairs Board of the Kuomintang, the South Seas delegates are expected to reach Chungking
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    Governor's Farewell Interview
    165 2 "I sincerely hope that during the coming months Malaya will be able to live m happiness and peace," said the Governor, Sir Shenton Thomas, at a farewell interview with the Malayan Press at Government House yesterday (prior to his departure on leave), during which this picture was
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    He Guards The Air In The Middle East
    260 2 London. |F Hitler orders Goering to strike south-east with his air force, then he will have to face "Ginger. "Ginger," who is Air Chief Marshal Sir William Mitchell, Commander-in-Chief of the Middle East Command, R.A.F., knows all about war flying, says the
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    LONDON STOCK EXCHANGE
    311 2 London, Apr. 15. The following are to-day's closing middle quotations. Shares are ot £1 denomination unless otherwise stated: Con. Loan 5% 1944-64.... 108 —»4 Funding Loan 4To 1960-90 109 >» -Hfc War Lean ZVi.% 99 4-^4 Com. Union Assce (Units) 7 Prudential Assce *A' 25 Royal Assce
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    COMMODITIES & EXCHANGES
    174 2 COMMODITIES EXCHANGES From Oui Owu Correspondent) London, Apr. 15. f OMMODITY and Exchange markets closed as follows v.itb previous Quotations id parenthesis RUBBER: Dull. SP°t lOTid lid aid 11 id) May 1015 16d 11 1 16d (11 l!16d 113 16d) July-Sept io^d lld nd HHd) Oct-Dec 10 13.16 d 10
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      93 2 APPOINTMENTS With good salaries as Accountants, Secretaries Cost Accountants. Works and Office Managers, Chief Clerks. Bank and Insurance Officers. Cashiers and Book-keepers are the normal attainments of those who qualify with The School of Accountancy. Examinations can be taken m Singapore and success guaranteed by postal training. The School of
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    HEAVY BLOW TO HITLER'S NAVAL POLICY
    532 3 British Press Lauds Narvik Exploit London, Apr. 15. Ko>al Navy's exploit at Narvik, the laying of 1 thf Baltic minefield and the announcement of naval mtwq during the past week bring forth unstinted praise for the Navy m this morning's newspapers. Nevertheless, editorials stress
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    British Steamer Is Attacked By U-Boat
    92 3 New York. Apr. 15. THE Mack.ty radio station reports interception of radio distress signals from the British steamer Craig. 3.683 tons. Thp signals said, "Submarine coming close." and gave the ship's position nbout 800 miles north-east of New York. An hour lnt?r a second
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    Japan To Announce Big Secret Fleet Soon?
    152 3 SUPER-DREA DNOUGHTS BUILDING— U.S. REPORT London, Apr. 15. JAPAN has been secretly building a vast fleet of super- dreadnoughts greatly exceeding either the British or United States battleship tonnage, according to reliable information reaching naval and diplomatic circles m Washington, states the Daily
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    42 3 Toronto, Apr. 15. A strike by the Seamen's Union against Great Lakes steamship companies began early to-day. The Union is demanding higher wages and extra pay for overtime. Pickets are reported to have been established at harbours throughout the Great Lakes.— Reuter
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    HITLER'S GIFT TO ALLIES
    97 3 New York, Apr. 15. THE New York Times, comment--1 ing on Hitler's "gift" to the Allies of the Norwegian and Danish merchant fleets, says the gift represents more than the total of Allied merchant shipping tonnage sunk by submarines since the start of the war. "The
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    Nazi Merchant Shipping Losses
    111 3 London, Apr. 1!>. SHIPPING circles estimate that Germany, mast of whose merchant l:eet have been immobilized m home and neutral ports since the beginning of the war has now lost more than half the tonnage of which Great Britain, with her ships always at sea. has
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    Sweden, Holland Prepare
    225 3 THE anxiety which Germany's most recent invasion has naturally inspired m Sweden and the Netherlands has only confirmed the determination of both countries to be ready to resist any German advance. Swedish precautions are being carried on methodically and without fuss, and already there are reports that
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    DANISH VESSELS IN EAST SEEK BRITISH PORTS
    70 3 Hong Kong, Apr. 15. IT is learned that the Danish East Asiatic Company's s.s. Panama, which left Manila yesterday, is arriving m Hong Kong to-morrow. This is taken as an indication that other Danish vessels m Far Eastern waters, which are believed to
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    King Haakon's Radio Message To His People
    256 3 FRESH light on what the Norwegian people are suffering as a result of the German invasion was given by King Haakon himself m a broadcast to his people. He issued an appeal to all Norwegians saying: "Fight to save the independence and liberty
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    THREATENED NEUTRALS & THE NARVIK VICTORY
    326 3 THREATENED NEUTRALS THE NARVIK VICTORY London, Apr. 15. THE position of the smaller neutral countries m the light of recent developments is discussed m the Press. The Times draws attention m particular to the tone of the German Press and of official German statements on the subject of Sweden which,
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    Germans Mine Entrances To Baltic
    125 3 Germans Mine Entrances To Baltic London, Apr. 15. VHE Berlin .reless announces the mining of two out of three entrance* to the Baltic, namely, the Great Belt between 55 degrees, 17 minutes north, and 55 degrees, 22 minutes north: th« Little Belt between longtitude 9 decrees. 47 minutes east, and
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    FRENCH & NAZI PLANES OVER DUTCH WATERS
    46 3 FRENCH NAZI PLANES OVER DUTCH WATERS The Hague, Apr. 15. IT is announced that anti-aircraft guns opened fire and air patrols went up against French and German aeroplanes which were sighted over Dutch territorial waters yesterday. Protests have been made to liOndon., Paris and Berlin.- Reuter
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    The Singapore Free Press TUESDAY, APRIL 16, 1940. Textile Markets
    636 4 The Singapore Free Press TUESDAY, APRIL 16, 1940. Textile Markets THE announcement published m the Free Press yesterday that the British Cotton Board has appointed a representative to tour Malaya and neighbouring territories and to investigate the expert possibilities of the cotton industry m this part of the world should
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    Nation Reflects The Premier's Confidence
    1518 4 A Letter From London From Our Own Correspondent London, Apr. 5. THE past few days have been quite hectic ones m London. We have had (wo speeches by the Prime Minister and certain Cabinet changes, for some weeks the subject of speculation, have been announced.
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    MAGISTRATE INVITED TO WATCH DARTS GAMES
    381 5 Counsel Says It Is Played With Skill STALLKEEPER ON COMMON GAMING HOUSE CHARGE nutation to visit the New World, the Happy World, the Great World, to watch dartboard games m ;s, and to decide for himself whether they were t<; ni chance or not.
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    MALAYA'S HELP TO SHIPWRECKED SAILORS
    247 5 MALAYA'S HELP TO SHIPWRECKED SAILORS A MONO the war charities sharing the latest remittance Home from the Malaya Patriotic Fund of £60,000, announced last week, and making a total thus far of .€165,000. is the Shipwrecked Mariners' Society, which receives £10.000. This follows a previous donation to the same organisation
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    CHINESE STAR FOR LOCAL FILM PRODUCTIONS
    127 5 CHINESE STAR FOR LOCAL FILM PRODUCTIONS THE weli-known Chinese film actress Lily Lee arrived m Singapore from Hong Kong by the Conte Verde yesterday, together with her director Mr Hou Yau. She will play the leading roles m Jlunese pictures to be made m Malaya by Shaw Brothers, who are
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    DENMARK IS ENEMY TERRITORY NOW
    135 5 T^ENMARK being occupied by Gcr- man forces is enemy territory and the Trading With The Enemy Ordinance accordingly applies to Denmark, says an official communique. The Custodian of Enemy Property has made arrangements to carry on the business of the East Asiatic Company as far
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    'JOURNEY'S END"
    74 5 •"PHE Repertory Players are present- ing R. C. SherrifTs "Journey's End' at the Victoria Theatre on Thursday. Friday and Saturday, with the following cast: S. J. Beattie, Paul Verdayne, Alan Dant, A. J. Braga, C. W. Roberts, Rufus Russell, E. V. Hennessey, Godfrey Hans Woodford and Carl Lawson.
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    ITALIAN CONSUL LEAVES
    46 5 MR. A. C. PEKEGO, Italian Consul for Singapore since 1936. leaves Singapore to-day for Italy In the Conte Verde. In the same vessel also returning to Italy, is Signor Gizcinto Auriti, Italian Ambassador for Tokio for the last seven years, who has retired
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    J.C.S.A. MEETING
    37 5 t T h HE Junior Civil Service Association, Singapore, will hold its 14th annual general meeting on Saturday at 3 p.m., when prizes for the various tournaments held during the year will be given away.
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    European Finds Body Of Indian Soldier
    411 5 European Finds Body Of Indian Soldier EVIDENCE AT INQUIRY EVIDENCE oi how he came across the blood-covered body of a havildar from the Hyderabad Regiment after hearing gunshot reports, was given by Patrick T. Daly, .superintendent of the Asiatic Petroleum Company's Depot at Woodlands, at the coroner's inquiry yesterday into
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    STOLE ARTICLES FROM MOTOR-CAR
    85 5 IN the third Singapore police court before Mr. H. \Vatson, yesterday, a Cantonese, Loo Yong Fook, pleaded guilty to the theft of a typewriter valued at $125 and two sarongs belonging to a Frenchman, M. J. L. F. Revel On the evening of Apr. 1 M.
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    MARRIED YESTERDAY
    37 5 MR. Joseph A. Sinclair Taylor, Prison Officer attached to H.M. Convict Prison, Changi, was married to Miss Grace Chetland at St. Andrew's Cathedral yesterday. The bride is the daughter of Captain and Mrs. A. Chetland.
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    RETURNING TO THAILAND
    40 5 TpIIIRTEEN Thai students who have 1 been studying m various schools m the Philippine Islands arrived m Singapore by the Contc Verde yesterday. The students are on their way back to Bangkok and will leave by train.
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    RIOTING ADMITTED
    45 5 BEFORE Mr. H. Watson m the third court yesterday, three men, Ang Moh Chan Ken Kum, and Chan Kirn Swee, were charged with rioting m China Street at 8 pm. on Apr. 14. All pleaded guilty and sentence was ♦poned to Ar>r 19.
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    "Germany Has Her Eyes On Malaya"
    202 5 "Germany Has Her Eyes On Malaya" juj n the list of countries inanj uesires to have tin Ural countries she s oii." >aid Capt. N. II .otlicial member of Council, addressing his ok) school, the Penant, In Penang yesterday. v huh our ELnpire d be on her side as B
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    Tinsmiths' Official In "Red" Union
    68 5 irt i iU rdaj Lion Li Id i-rrtary ol the niths' Association, was to three months* rigorous Mr H. Watson. lor Rtd Labour i I .ul soci' magistrate to take a the otTence. Mr. F. I. tant Superintendent of krmnch, said it was un.uir:e associations
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    COMPANY DIRECTOR SUES MOTORIST FOR DAMAGES
    343 5 AN aerial photograph of a road junction where a collision between two motor-cars occurred m December 1938, was an exhibit m a claim for damages which began before the Chief Justice, Sir Percy McElwaine, yesterday. The plaintiff, Harry Elphick, man-aging-director of William Jacks and
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    Immigrants Say They Crossed From China In Sailing Boat
    713 5 Immigrants Say They Crossed From China In Sailing Boat THREE Chinese immigrants, alleged by the poiirc 1o have been illegally landed m the Colony from Hong Kong from the Norwegian \essel Hai Lee, .3,60(1 tons gross, denied the allegation m the Singapore criminal district court yesterday and told the judge,
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    FEDERAL SCHOLARSHIPS TO RAFFLES COLLEGE
    377 6 Federal Scholarships, not exceeding ten m number, will be awarded by the Council of Raffles College on behalf of the Government of the Federated Malay States In June 1940. Candidates for five scholarships must be of the Malay race. Attention is directed to the Rules
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    How The B.E.F. Was Sent To France
    535 6 How The B.E.F. Was Sent To France SINGAPORE BROADCAST IN OCTOBER it was announced that the first portion of the British Expeditionary Force, numbering 158,000 men. with 25,000 vehicles, had been assembled m France, "without a hitch and without a single casualty." The tremendous feat of organization thus accomplished was
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    Law Notice For The Day
    159 6 Before the Chief Justice, the Honourable Sir Percy McElwaine m Court No. 1 at 11 ajn.;— 5.264 39— Harry Elphick vs. L. H. Round (if not concluded). Thereafter:— O. M. 2 40— Re Ong Sam Lcons and Sons Ltd. 5. 3 94 34 Tan Kirn
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    THE SINGAPORE C. OF C. RUBBER ASSOCIATION
    143 6 DAILY PRICES CURRENT Apr. 15, 1940: 12 O'clock Noon No. IX R.S.S. Spot loose 35 S 35 No. IX R.S.S. F. 0.8. m case Apr. -May (Sellers option) 36 36»h G.F.A.Q. R.S.S. F. 0.8. m bales Apr. -May (Sellers option) 34 4 35
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    Make – Believe Neutrality Of Small Nations
    531 6 Make Believe Neutrality Of Small Nations APART from the possible exceptions of China and Tibet, there are no neutrals m this war, —as the term has been understood m former times. The present struggle is like no other that the world has yet seen, writes a diplomatic correspondent. The so-called
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    Daily Share Report
    131 6 ISSUED BY FRASER AND CO. AT CLOSE OF BUSINESS YESTERDAY Only a small volume of business was transacted m markets to-day and there was very little inclination to deal. Commodity prices were lower, tin falling $1 to $122.75 and rubber was easier with buyers of Spot at
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      682 6 CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS TENDERS SINGAPORE MUNICIPALITY Tenders. Tenders are now Invited 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. 1040. Supply of 50 tons of
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      182 6 Post Office Mail List Mails close at the General Post Office as follows: TO-DAY Aden air sp.m. Africa air 5 p.m. Burma air 5 p.m. Canada surface 5 p.m. Canada air 9.30 a.m. and 5 p.m. China surface 5 p.m. China air 9.30 a.m. and 5 p.m. China (South-West) surface
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    S.C.C. SNOOKER
    27 8 THE following S.C.C. volunteer sncokcr tie will bo played on Wednesday H. If. Vennik and G. Alexander vs. J. V. West and C. Fit ton.
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    MORAVIA BEAT FORT
    26 8 BUYING .it Pfcira Park yesterday. Moravia be:;t Fort Canning by twj i to one m the sec nd dirisicn 'b) of the league
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    WEIGHTS FOR TO-MORROW AT BUKIT TIMAH
    323 8 tm/EIOHTS ;;t Bukit Timah to- morrow. Urn fourth day of the Sin^!>ore Turf Clubs summer meeting, are: Horses. lass Div. 1. 5 l 2 Furs: nan 9.\ rum Cher 8.3 Harlow- 813 Golden Plateau 8.3 Gay Tad 8 13 Battl 8.2 Fa r Purade
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    CHINESE PLAY WELL TO BEAT ARGYLLS
    511 8 One-Nil Victory In Keen First Division Soccer WINNERS NOW LEVEL ON POINTS WITH R.A.F. Chinese 1, Argylls 0. DLAYING very well m spite of being below full strength, the Chinese gathered two points at the expense of the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders before a
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    Winners On Saturday
    54 8 picture. picture. New Moon wins the first race at Bukit Timah on^ Saturday from Res«stance. while Lay Off, seen making his run on the outside, was tnira. Free Press July the Seventh conies through easily to win the second race at Bukit Timah nn Saturday from Blaricum
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    Yesterday's Spring Tennis Results
    329 8 V: KRDAYS ties In Sin apore Cricket Clubs Spring lawn tennis tournament resulted Ch-.mpionsh p Singles: W J M Warden beat > C. c\v I—6. fi 3 Women's Doubles: Mi, S- well and Mrs Hipkin b- Caralaw and Mrs Ru .'".-Roberts, a— 2, 6—3. AT THE
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    22 8 pit turf Jul> Urn BtTOiUl hems: led m utter hi- victory m thf second race at Rukit Tiraah on Saturday*— Free Press
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    Singapore Tennis Championships
    71 8 nrilK Singapore lawn tennis championships for this year will he held from Monda\. May 20, on the courts of the Singapore Cricket Clab and the V.M.C.A. Entries will close on Tuesday, Apr. 30Altogether there will be nine events: the men's singles, men's doubles, mixed doubles, women's singles,
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    Jacks Defeat Guthries 4-2
    187 8 Jtcks I; Guthrie.s 8. IN an evenly-contested Business Houses' League soccer match yesi terday evening on the V.M.C.A. ground. Jacks beat Guthries by four goals to two. Helped by a strong wind m the first half, Jack* kept up a series of attacks which resulted m
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    Hongkong Bankers Win 7-1
    90 8 H. S. Kank 7. Chartered Bank 1 THE Hongkong Bank soccer side conA vincingly defeated the Chartered Bank by seven goals to one m a Business Houses' League soccer fixture on the P. and N. ground yesterday. After a scoreless first half the Hongkong Bank side,
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    SEGAMAT WIN AGAIN AT CRICKET Muar Club Beaten In Week-end Game
    219 8 SEGAMAT WIN AGAIN AT CRICKET Muar Club Beaten In Week-end Game (From Our Own Correspondent) Segamat, Apr. 14. THE Segamat Cricket Club added to their list of victories over the weekend at Segamat when they beat the Muar Cricket Club by two wickets m an exciting finish. Muar made a
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    LOYALS BEATEN AGAINST THE RUN OF PLAY
    388 8 Sappers Take Their Chances To Win Three-One Sappers 3; Loyals 0. T UCK was against the Loyals m their first division k soccer fixture against the R.E. at Changi yesterday for, although the aggressors for the major portion of the game, they were
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    GUIDE MOVEMENT IN JOHORE SUCCESSFUL
    200 8 (From Our Own Correspondent i Johore Bahru, Apr. 13. THE Guide movement m Johore has shown very good progress, states the report of Mrs. Brown, Commissioner for Johore. "In January," she writes, "one new Guide company and one Brownie pack were started at Bukit Senyum,
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    SELANGOR'S FIRST STATE SOCCER MATCH
    125 8 •From Our Own Correspondent' Kuala Lumpur, Apr. 15. CELANGOR will have their first inter-State soccer tixture on Saturday when they meet Malacca at the stadium. The match is a friendly one, but should provide some good soccer. The Selangor side will be selected after the
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    AIR RAID WARDENS TO MEET PRESS CRICKET XI
    72 8 yHE following have accepted to play A cricket for the Corps of Air Rad Wardens against the Straits Times Press Sports Xlub at 2 p.m. on Sunday J. E. Jeans G. W. S. Waites. T. Hope, E. Le Mercier. D. La Brooy,
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    Uniteers Lose Their First Game
    376 8 Uniteers Lose Their First Game SIME DARBY'S GOOD WIN bimc Darby 2. M ANOTHER big ups^t mm rrrrtH A at the Singapore Harbour K<u r <j ground, when the Sii soccer team, a new entr> m Business Houses' L*»apue thi beat I'nitcerN U\ twn goal Ohf yesterday, m one ot
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    APRIL MEDAL GOLF AT GARRISON CLUB
    65 8 THE April Medal c ovier the week-end Golf Club resulted m I man with a net scow The following wore U turns E. Laidman 79 McL More 83-13^70: C O'Gorman 89 -18 7: Moore 80 -^8 72 H I 80-6 74 BALL SWEEPS First
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      117 8 CHILDREN'S DRAWING COMPETITION Subject i t s s t f A HORSE Judge PSI TRETCHIKOFF I mi 3 Prizes PAINT Boxes tor the artists, and 2 FREE SEATS, for tho winners' parents, for th«- lirM < "TONY DRAWS A HORSE" the forthcoming Island Committee Produr tior. m Jiinr The winning
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      44 8 To-day's Sports Events OCX (Kit Malays vs. R. yth Hvy. Regt., stadium: R.A. (A.A.) vs. R.A.F., Changi: Resr. division, Manchesters vs. S.R.C.. S.R.C.; second division (a), Pulau ttrani vs. R.A.F. Tengah, Pulau Kraft; R.A. (8.M.) vs. R.A.0.C., Blakan Mati. Tennis: SCC. S.R.C.. SJCJLC tournaments.
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