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Title Section20 1940-04-23 1 LATE SINGAPORE EDITION The Singapore Free Press AND DAILY NEWS NO. 16,068. ESTD. 18.J5 TUESDAY, APRIL 23, 1940. 5 CENTS20 words
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Article525 1940-04-23 1 Extensive Damage In Latest Attacks On Aalborg Stavanger AERODROMES IN FLAMES: AIRCRAFT DESTROYED Air Force is relentlessly pressing home \llied offensive on German air bases both m and Denmark. >uiuia> night, British bombers attacked the enemy it \alborg, m northern Denmark, for the second ing extensiveReuter - 525 words
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127 1940-04-23 1 Over 70 Nazi Planes Lost In Two Weeks THE Germans have lost at least 70 aircraft m and around Norway since their invasion began two weeks ago, it is stated m London. This figure of 70 is a very conservative estimate of the planes shot down by the Allied seaReuter - 127 words
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204 1940-04-23 1 ASSEMBLED IN SECRET IN MONTH London, Apr. 22. MR. LESLIE BURGIN. Minister of 1?1 Supply, disclosed to-day that the Arctic equipment for the British forces m Norway had been assembled by British and Canadian manufacturers m absolute secrecy within a month and distributedReuter - 204 words
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Article103 1940-04-23 1 SOME of the crews of British submarines which carried out such deadly work off Norway are now enjoying brief rests m their home ports. The submarine Truant which arrived en Sunday has now been followed by her sister ship Triton, whose torpedoes hit four outReuter - 103 words
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Article74 1940-04-23 1 Amsterdam, Apr. 22. •THE Dutch trawler Erin was machine-gunned m the North Sea by a German plane to-day. The Erin succeeded m reaching port. Her skipper sated that her colours were plainly visible and the plane could not have mistaken her identity. The Dutch steamerReuter - 74 words
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Article74 1940-04-23 1 London, Apr. 22. SIR JOHN SIMON. Chancellor of the Exchequer, will open his first full war budget m the House of Commons to-morrow. In view of the Importance of this statement of Britain's financial position and plans for financing the war, it is expected that Sir John'sReuter - 74 words
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Article40 1940-04-23 1 Moscow, Apr. ?.i. M. MOLOTOV, Soviet Premier and Foreign Commissar, received Mr. Togo, the Japanese Ambassador, yesterday for the second time within three days. It is understood that the interview was connected with trade negotiations. ReuterReuter - 40 words
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Article51 1940-04-23 1 London, Apr. 22. •"TWO aeroplanes believed to be enemy were seen flying high over the Shetlands area this afternoon. Anti-aircraft batteries opened fire and British fighters went up and the planes were driven off. No bombs were dropped and no air raid warnings was sounded.-Reuter - 51 words
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413 1940-04-23 1 Oslo Believed To Be Chief Objective m London, Apr. 22. Trondheim threatened by the Allied forces both from the north and south, a German column from Oslo is apparently trying to fight its way across country to relieve the garrison isolated m theReuter - 413 words
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343 1940-04-23 1 London, Apr. 22. RELIABLE reports received m London to-day relate that the Norwegian troops are recovering from the effects of demoralization caused by treachery, that the morale of both officers and men is very high indeed and that th»y are now forming themselves into companiesReuter - 343 words
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100 1940-04-23 1 Park, Apr. 22. A number of German aeroplanes en- gaged m reconnaissance flights today attempted tj reach the French capital but, flying at a great height, sheered off m another direction after reaching what is known as the Paris region, while French machines madeReuter - 100 words
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64 1940-04-23 1 Luxemburg, Apr. 22. THE Germans have constructed 1 landing stages on the German side of the rivers Moselle and Sure on the frontier between Germany and Luxemburg. They declare the object is to increase river traffic and relieve railways. The Luxemburg Government, as a result,Reuter - 64 words
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68 1940-04-23 1 Washington, Apr. 23. r T KE STATE DEPARTMENT has been informed that Captain Losey, assistant United States military attache m Stockholm, was killed when Germans raided Domtaas, m Norway, from the air on Sunday. Captain Losey is the first American to be killed onReuter - 68 words
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Article58 1940-04-23 1 Cairo, Apr. 23. I*HE first large-scale exercises by the New Zealand expeditionary force since its arrival m Egypt began this morning m the desert south of Cairo. They are designed to test the powers of co-ordination of infantry, cavalry and artillery -in the roughestReuter - 58 words
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49 1940-04-23 1 London, Apr. 22. THE Norwegian steamer Bravore, 1,458 tons, was sunk after an explosion ofT the south-east coast of England today. Twenty of the crew of 24 are feared to have lost their lives. Four survivors were landed at a south-past coast port.- ReuterReuter - 49 words
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Article63 1940-04-23 1 London, Apr. 22. AN entire squadron of cruisers and destroyers returning from Norway stopped for one hour while a warship's surgeon performed an operation for acute appendicitis. All the vessels formed a protective ring round the uarship during the halt. During the operation a German flying-boat delivered anReuter - 63 words
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Advertisement74 1940-04-23 1 BiGIA TEA K2 THE FRESHNESS OF THE \\N GARDENS O TO YOUR HOME sbi ivs f3 fll 1 I^l r!l 31 py^ I^9ti *69 M T» f b 4^i iijl By. '^nichi DINNER DANCE (informal) M P.M. TO MIDNIGHT BNCACBMBn OF POPULAR CABARET ATTRAfIION THE PRESTON TRIO KARING WHIIiI.V.IM) SKATERS74 words
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Advertisement89 1940-04-23 1 THERE IS NO BETTER TEA THAN BIGIA TEA GROWN IN MALAYA SEAVIEW HOTEL TO-MixHT WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY SPECIAL DINNER DANCE MUSIC BY f RELLER S BAND DANCE TO THE BEST RAND IN TOWN DINNER $3.— NO AFTER DINNER ADMISSION CHARGK TO-NIGHT DANCE INFORMAL SATURDAY KXTENSION TO 1 A.M. ADELPHI89 words
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269 1940-04-23 2 ALITTLK ui_tunce away from Singapore's busincis quarters, two hundred yards frcm the Seamen's Hostel, lies Singapore'^ most famous Mahommedan shrine, the kramat of Habib Noh. A nundred years ago Habib Noh ■was man venerated by the Muslim community for the sanctity of his life269 words
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Article310 1940-04-23 2 London, Apr. 22. The following are to-day's closing middle quotations. Shares are of £1 denomination unless otherwise stated: The above are dealers middle price; brokers' margins, brokerage and stamp duty are not included.— Exchange Telegraph. Con. Loan 5% 1944-64 108U Funding Loan 4% IWO-90 109% -f% War310 words
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Article181 1940-04-23 2 COMMODITIES EXCHANGES Froni Oui iJwu Corre^yniideiit) London, Apr. 22. COMMODITY and Exchange marke.> closed as follows with previous uuotations id parenthesis-— ill'BBKS: Steady. Spot lid ll'vd .lid lPsd^ May lid 11 146 d did 11 >kd> July 11 M6d 11 3 16d (.11 1 16 d 11 3 16d) Cct.-Dec.181 words
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Article89 1940-04-23 2 From Our Own Correspondent.) Penang, Apr. 22. THREE tragedies occurred m Penang over the week-end. A Chinese boy fell into a well m Jelutong village while drawing water and was drowned. A Chinese youth who went swimming wUh four friends m the sea off Bagan Jermal got into89 words
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Article61 1940-04-23 2 PIE S.S. Police Band will perform the following programme under the direction of Mr. J. C. Hitch at Katong Park at 8.30 p.m. to-day: March, ''Old Comrades," C. Teike; Overture, "French Comedy," Keler Bela; Selection, "Musical Comedy Switch," Henry Hall; Walts, "A Waltz Dream," Strain;; Characteristic, "The61 words
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Article48 1940-04-23 2 THE first Singapore novices' dance competition opened at the Happy World last night with a competition m the quick-step. Results were: 1, Mr. Al Johari and Miss Mary Fung; 2, Mr. Hartley and Miss Juliet Ang; 3, Mr. Ho Kong Kee and Miss Ruby Chan.48 words
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Article23 1940-04-23 2 'T'HE death has occurred of the Duke of Rutland, who has been suffering from pneumonia, reports Reuter from London.23 words
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Article27 1940-04-23 2 OLAYING at Farr-r Park yesterday m the cecrnd divisicn (b) of the league the V.M.C.A. beat the R.A.F Headquarters by four g^als to two27 words
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799 1940-04-23 2 Danish Norwegian Ships At Singapore COMPLY WITH INVITATION IN ALLIES' BROADCASTS 'THIS invitation has been readily accepted and you will 1 find a good many of those ships m the Singapore Roads," said Lt. Commander B. M. Douglas, R.N, referring to the invitation broadcast to all Danish and Norwegian shipping799 words
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Article55 1940-04-23 2 Mr. Arthur dA Willis has retired from the chairmanship of the Chartered Bank of India, Australia and China, and the court have elected Mr. V. A Grantham to be chairman m his place Mr. W. R. Cockburn has been appointed chief manager of the bank m the place of the55 words
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122 1940-04-23 2 TSREE Japanese Formosans were fined $5, or one week's simple imprisonment each, m the Singapore third court yesterday on charges of failing to report their movements to the Registrar of Aliens. Lim Ah Cheong, who registered us an alien m November last year, pleaded122 words
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Article44 1940-04-23 2 A SPEECH by Mr. n at a lunch. -en 0 of St. Georg*. Lend cart m the BBC ov< at 8.20 p.m. to will be relayed by iu< transmitter <225 m Station, whilo thi Dutch will be givtii wave transmirt-er44 words
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80 1940-04-23 2 BOY ATTACKED BECAUSE OF POUR CENTS UJONG SENG, I mim: T was charpec third court yesterd.v Watson, with voluntar to Chow Sin F a Giving evidence, Chou that on Apr. 8. he a; sons, including Wor^ bling m a vacant j per Nanking Sfrest H» to Wong Seng and was80 words
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Article46 1940-04-23 2 PRODUCED on i i. aboard a currency witht.-ut the r Financial SerreUn. Tr<.:. ft yesterday prod ■c I c fourth court. It Ls alleged that he $1,000 Chinese currency. Hi was .iN. declare the ti Assistant bnsiii Tan eUimed I la postponed v v46 words
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Advertisement114 1940-04-23 2 A Startling murder Mystery That will keep you Thrilling and Guessing: OPENING TO-DAY 3.15, 6.15 9.15 BOX-OFFICE ALHAMBRA phone^ Drama and Excitement! Mystery and Sensation ALL PACKED IN WARNER BROS BRITISH MURDER MYSTERY THRILLER if' Mi i i^ v r i 1 *m JPI j |H I V'^S >S@^ EVE114 words
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Advertisement119 1940-04-23 2 ANOTHER THIN MAN ANOTHER M.-G.-M. HIT at Your Popular Thea'n j TO-DAY if^^p&PifOL H" A Jg^r v^ a '-^I*' "'•Ore w v jbK if They hcve c w US ,*&mW W9£sS b-a-b-y .iuc bbbjblM^bl bT b^ ndle of i°y on \^^%|P*^B 1^ 50 is the picture 1 \Xi ALL NEWi119 words
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161 1940-04-23 3 Informal Efficiency Is Contrasted With "Heroic postures" Of Germans EQUIPMENT ARMAMENT AROUSE ADMIRATION Stockholm, Apr. 22. ii ncw>paper correspondents are much impressed lifferensc m atmosphere prevailing with the red with what they have sezn at German liters at Trondheim. pondent -ays: "British nerves areReuter - 161 words
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399 1940-04-23 3 Threatened Neutrals Taking No Chances AS the Norwegian campaign de- velops and Germany's cnances of any real success become more and more remote, so the possibility grows that Hitler may try to save his face by another wild stroke. Observers all over Europe are waiting to see who may drawReuter - 399 words
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Article63 1940-04-23 3 Hong Kong. Apr. 22. ENDING his stay m Chungking where he is reported to have held important consultations *vith the British Ambassador, Sir Archibald Clark-Kerr, regarding the American Ambassador. Mr. Nelson T. Johnson, regarding the China hostilities, M. Cosmo, French Ambassador to China, has left here forEastern News - 63 words
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41 1940-04-23 3 Tokio, Apr. 22. A REPORT from Geneva says that the Swiss army authorities yrsterday announced the arrest of a hi?h official of the Swiss war office and his partisans on suspicion of espionage. Eastern NewsEastern News - 41 words
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Article33 1940-04-23 3 Maizuru, Apr. 22. ANEW addition was made to the Japanese Navy to-day when the launching of the warship Arashi took place at the Maizuru naval arsenal Eastern NewsEastern News - 33 words
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Article145 1940-04-23 3 TIMES ON ALLIED ACHIEVEMENT lon '0:1. Ap- m D*»* na 1.1 NorT.mer a editorial. the no of withrm 1 I a until th: rifted ay a "We have the lac -nic commuV.'ar omce though nam?3. On th? face :n: mu;'h, bui n suHces to tn 'ictReuter - 145 words
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Article79 1940-04-23 3 Hsinking, Apr. 22. ■"PHE treaty, which will be concluded between Japan and the Wang Ching-wei government at Nanking, will provide fcr the adjustment of relations between Japan and China, including China* recognition of Manchukuo. The Manchukuo Government will send a special envoy at Nanking to expressEastern News - 79 words
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Article32 1940-04-23 3 KING QUEEN BACK IN LONDON London, Apr. 22. THE King and Queen have returned to London after spending tne week-end at Windsor, where they celebrated Princess Elizabeth's 14th birthday yesterday. British WirelessBritish Wireless - 32 words
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178 1940-04-23 3 Paris, Apr. 22. /COMMENTING on the possibility of trade talks belwsen Britain and Russia, the newspaper Le Maim siy:: "We hope that England and France will dislinguish clearly the risk of such negotiations." A policy that resulted m making Slalin arbiter even at tho priceReuter - 178 words
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195 1940-04-23 3 Paris. Apr. 22. MANY former Communist deputies are now m prison for violating the decree of last September which made tve Communist party illegal. The energy with which the French have acted m order to remove the menace of Communism has now been explained toReuter - 195 words
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Article66 1940-04-23 3 Chungking, Apr. 22. THE term of office of members of the National Peoples Political Council, which would have expired on July 1 next, has been extended for four months to Nov. 1. Following the convocation of the National People's Congress m November, which is scheduled toReuter - 66 words
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322 1940-04-23 3 London, Apr. 22. WHILE particular attention has been paid m the last few days to the exploits of the RJV.F. m reconnoitring German bases m Norway, it is important to remember that there has been no cessation of R.A.F. activity over Germany itself. SinceBritish Wireless - 322 words
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Article, Illustration46 1940-04-23 3 THE FORWARD MOVEMENT of a reserve divisional artillery shortly before an attack was demonstrated m the course of exercises held recently by th» Southern Command- The order is here bein? given, after receiving field telephonic orders from an observation post, for the batteries to open lire.46 words
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Article194 1940-04-23 3 GREAT BUILDING PERFORMANCE London, Apr. 22. "THE ANNOUNCEMENT that of France's four bis: battleshins two, namely, the 35.000-ton battleships Richlieu and Jean Bart, will shortly be ready for service and the construction of two sister ships, Clemenceau and Gascogne, is well advanced has been received with muchBritish Wireless - 194 words
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Article79 1940-04-23 3 DEUTER reports the death In England yes- i terday of Dr. Francis Clark, who was connected with the Fong Kong Medira! j College from 1897 to 1912. He was aged 76. Dr. Clark was also a member of the Hon? Kong Legislative and Executive Councils. Dr.79 words
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Article32 1940-04-23 3 IT was announced m Melbourne that Australia has already received orders for 20,000 lifebelts of a new type to be issued to the Royal Navy. The lifebelts were designed m Australia. ReuterReuter - 32 words
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Article96 1940-04-23 3 TliE Russians are now gaining the. first fruits of their attark on Finland. The first units of the Soy lie- have arrived at Han goo. which :r, leased to Russia for 30 yeais. The Gulf of Finland is still frozen but a passage was cutReuter - 96 words
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Article96 1940-04-23 3 Tokio, Apr. 22. FOLLOWING the previous day's talk, the British Ambassador, Sir Robert Craigie, again visited th^ Foreign ViceMinisier. Mr. Tani, and exchanged views regarding the Tientsin issues, settlement of which is now m sight. In the previous interview with the British Ambassador, the Foreign ViceMinister,Eastern - 96 words
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Article45 1940-04-23 3 London, Apr. WITH reference to the joint Admiralty and War Office statement on Sunday that a British trawe r was sunk during enemy air activity a Namsos, it is now officially announced that th* trawler was the Portlandshirr. All of the crew were saved.- BritishBritish - 45 words
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Advertisement76 1940-04-23 3 **X th^ bgs: breakfasts include AUSTRALIAN BACON and eggs, kidneys and bacon, haddock bacon and bacon on toast. In fact, whatever iisS served, Australian bacon seems to play an ant part, which is reason enough for purchasonly the finest quality. We have "Pineapple*' from the Eastern States and West Australian76 words
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Advertisement101 1940-04-23 3 SGHICK REPEATING RAZG3 BLADES NOW AVAILABL2 from MEDICAL HALL LTD. 3 Battery Road ¥llft 1 1 W!iere OPENING jy|j^nH¥ E^ to-day «B£lK3»^ MAUYA S CINEMA DE LUXf BOX OFFICE 'PHONE 3400 CHANS MOST SPECTACULAR ADVENTURE! The case of the fm^^ MURDERED DIVORCEE! J SIDNEY TOLER RICARDO CORTEZ* PHYLLIS BROOKS JL101 words
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685 1940-04-23 4 The Singapore Free Press TUESDAY, APRIL 23, mo. Wartime Finance WA R fi n a n c c m many of its aspects was considered, rather superficially it may b. thought, at yesterday's meeting of the Legislative Council. First, there was the decision to give £1,000,000 to the Imperial Government685 words
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Article, Illustration1407 1940-04-23 4 A Letter From London Why Foreigners Are Amazed At Britain By Our Own Correspondent London, Apr. 12. v AFTER ten years Lj your country you English still amaze me. If you are mad, it is a superb madness." The comment was made by a foreign journalist to a colleague just1,407 words
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Article304 1940-04-23 4 Invaded Three Times In 100 Years TTWICE before, m the last hundred years, Denmark has suffered invasion from Germany, m 1848 and m 1864. In January, 1848, King Christian VIII proclaimed a new Danish constitution which incorporated the Duchies of Schleswig and Holstein m the Danish State. The Duchies demanded304 words
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Advertisement484 1940-04-23 4 Pn /^^7 '<f!A)'^L Li L-1 Cfl L D B E CX 5 B* SPECIAI iJjkMW T "M E APPOINTMENT /ffikPyK KING OF SIAM Bsm ?&4&%!k 1872 NEWEST DESIGNS m DIAMOND JEWELLERY NECKLACES BRACELETS BROOCHES RINGS CLIP WATCHES. incorporated :n Ceylon) SINGAPORE IPOH PENANG. FAST PASSENGER SERVICE. SINGAPORE TO SAN FRANCISCO.484 words
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Advertisement49 1940-04-23 4 We are a ur- you will jmprMsta wItL^JJ •minimi value and quality oi is aim s>iw «S and wUh expert eye examinations to c urTvour Headache and eye strainings Try Nan Sm service oelore you go elsewhere. NAN SIN OPTICAL HOUSE PHONE 6363 Branch 113, High Street, K. Lumpur.49 words
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1018 1940-04-23 5 Government Has No Objection To It UNOFFICIAL MEMBER ON TAXATION PROBLEM here art* just as willing to lend to defend as our then at home," said Mr F. D. Risseker, the senior ember, m the Legislative Council yesterday when (1 the introduction1,018 words
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99 1940-04-23 5 droni Our Own Correspondent) Penan?, Apr. 22 on rounds at one o'clock this morning, a dresser found Ihe body of a Cantonese patient m the compound of the General Hospital beneath a window of the tuberculosis ward. The man had been m hospital for99 words
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203 1940-04-23 5 A SUE-COMMITTEE was preparing a report and an alternative draft bill on the Registration of Businesses Bill, said Mr. N. A. Worley, acting Attorney-General, when he proposed deferring the second reading and committee stage of the Bill m the Legislative Council yesterday. Council agreed. The203 words
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130 1940-04-23 5 A CLAIM lor $1,500 damages was 5 ».t;ed before the Chief Justice, Sir Percy McElwaine, yesterday when the plaintiff, a woman named Tan Kirn Neo. agreed to accept $500 m full settlement. The defendant, Poon Seng and Co., agreed to defray the witnesses' expenses130 words
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Article74 1940-04-23 5 LEONG TAN, a former Singapore Harbour Board employee, was yesterday sentenced to three months' rigorous imprisonment m the Singapore fifth court on a charge of urging workmen not to carry on an essential service m the Singapore dockyard. On a second charge, of being74 words
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68 1940-04-23 5 Kweilin, Apr. 21. KWANGSI Chinese living m Malaya are raising muney to comfort the defenders at Wuming and Pinyang, following the recent reports of triumphs over the Japanese invaders. Thus far, a large sum has been received from Singapore and Johore, while a fund-raising campaignCentral News - 68 words
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427 1940-04-23 5 STALL-HOLDERS IN COURT A DEMONSTRATION of the pingame, a form of bagatelle, as played m the Happy World, and m which Mr. Conrad Oldham, the Singapore second magistrate, was the chief participator, was given m Mr. Oldham's Court yesterday, when To Chan Lok and Goh427 words
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157 1940-04-23 5 "WE know that it is through your successes m the past that you now hold the important post of Officer Administering the Government of this Colony, and we extend to you our best wishes for continued successes," said Mr. F. D. Bisseker, speaking on behalf157 words
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Article67 1940-04-23 5 BECAUSE a house m Duxton Hill is m a "most dangerous condition," the Singapore Improvement Trust yesterday made application to the Rent Assessment Board to eject its tenant, Khoo Chewe Chia. Mr. J. M. Fraser, who represented the Trust, informed the Board that they wanted to67 words
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Article80 1940-04-23 5 •From Our Own Correspondent) Ipoh, Apr. 22. A T the Wesley Church on Saturday, I Am*, Au-Yeong Kok Cheong, third son of the late Mr. Au-Yeong Ah Khoon and of Mrs. Au-Yeong. was married to Miss Fam Poh Imm, daughter of the late Mr Fam Foh Sow80 words
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Article77 1940-04-23 5 ON his way back to New York after m ikin" an inspection tour m |J?va Mr E M. van Voorhces regional l director tor the Far East of the I General Motors Corporation, w.tn I head-officei m New York, arrived m S ngapore from Batavia by the Plancius77 words
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180 1940-04-23 5 MALAYA should be able to point the way to welfare m terms wider than race and country." said Mr. Theodore R. Doraisamy, a Singapore schoolmaster, speaking at the Jubilee Epworth Institute at Ipoh yesterday. The institute, which concluded its three-day session yesterday,180 words
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214 1940-04-23 5 JOHORE ESTATE'S $10,000 FOR PATRIOTIC FUND A DONATION of $10,000 "as a gesture of appreciation was made yesterday by a Japanese company Mnung rubber estate m Johore to the Johore Branch of Hrn Malaya Patriotic fund. A tribute to British protection accompanied the gift. The214 words
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Article173 1940-04-23 5 POLICE RECORD OF A CHIEF STEWARD A CHIEF steward and two firemen of a Norwegian vessel were fined $2,000 each, or nine months' rigorous imprisonment, m the Singapore district court yesterday for offences relating to the importation of 86 tahils of chandu. Fireman Yeow Fatt was convicted on a charge173 words
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75 1940-04-23 5 A SUB -COMMITTEE has been appointed by the Singapore ChineseChamber of Commerce to vie* their proposed scheme for a four-storeyed building for the Chamber m Hill Street. The scheme will be forwarded to the general committee by the sub-com-mittee, who will meet sometime this week.75 words
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Article45 1940-04-23 5 AN elderly man, Koh Lai Tee, was yesterday produced m the Singapore second court on a charge of armed robbery at Changi Road on Apr. 18. It was alleged that he used a pistol. The case was postponed a week for mention.45 words
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148 1940-04-23 5 Thieves ihe Island's Poultry Supply (To Ihe Kditor of Ilie I re* Ticsm Sir,- From this morning's Fi« I .see the M.A.H.A. Magazine bu that householders .should m small fowl houses to help make Mali sell -supporting: m poultr; i A campaign should be immed.. taken up by the authorities148 words
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Article106 1940-04-23 5 A MALAWI polio roTP^rt 1 K.tmus Mn Anom, who was sentenced to weeks' rigorous imprisonment m th< police courts, l ailed m his appeal before Mr. Justice a'B< kett T< rrcll yesterday. It was stated UuU Kami* mUap priated $10 during the Investigation oi106 words
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Article90 1940-04-23 5 TAN POH GIOK. a middlt -aged was yesterday produced m thr- Singapore second court on a harge that on Sunday nltflt he u.s<-d criminal on a woman, with Intent to out her modesty. Mr. S. Fun^, who appeared for the accused, requested that the mail90 words
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Article23 1940-04-23 5 From Our Own Correspond* I|K>h, Apr. 12. A meeting of the Perak State Council will be ht-M at Kuala Kangsar on Apr. 30.23 words
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Advertisement38 1940-04-23 5 r .Mcorred to you that <-nj.. v a delicious Dinner it the A| K CONDITIONED CAPITOL RESTAURANT ai Si. 75 «or f*d courses 2 I urnished Koun^t ll ;> Ughting ensures "»r a»,M,lut e comfort. r next Dinner '•rty38 words
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Advertisement47 1940-04-23 5 S^P ORTS Fackets SHOWER-PROOF Vj^JP^^ COTTON POPLIN. TWO I *~f POCKETS, POLO v/ COLLAR, LONG 'f SLEEVES, BUTTON CUFFS, ELASTIC WAISTBAND. NON-RUSTABLE ZIPP FASTENLR DOWN FRONT. IN MID FAWN SHADE AND NAVY. SIZES: 32 to 42 IN CHEST. PRICE: $7.75 EACH (Made In England.) ROBINSON CO., LTD.47 words
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Article301 1940-04-23 6 MOVING OF THE SPECIAL BRANCH ■"THE re-organization of the Straits Settlements Police Headquarters staff is referred to m the report of the Finance Committee tabled m the Legislative Council yesterday. Under th* new scheme ihe InspectorGeneral of Police, Mr. A. H. Dickinson, requires that the Special301 words
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Article189 1940-04-23 6 IMPROVEMENT SCHEMES IN COLONY REPRESENTING another instalment of the $10,000,000 promised by the Government to the Singapore Improvement Trust towards tne cost of slum improvement schemes approved by the Government, a sum of $300,000 is to be paid to the Trust for payment of part of the expenditure incurred for189 words
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Article112 1940-04-23 6 A STRIKE over working conditions and pay which has been going en for four weelis of over I.COO labourers employed by the members cf th.? Grccers' Association m the transportation and distribution of groceries and foodstuffs other than rice has been settled and work was resumed112 words
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137 1940-04-23 6 DAILY PRICES CURRENT Apr. 22, 1940: 12 o'clock noon Buyers Sellers No. IX R.S.S. Spot loose 35 T s 36\h No. IX R.S.S. F. 0.8. m cases Apr. -May (Sellers option) 36% 36 7 s G.F.A.Q. R.S.S. F. 0.8. m bales Apr. -May137 words
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Article30 1940-04-23 6 Mr. D. H. de Jong, a director of ♦hs X.P.M., arrived m Sin^apcre yesterday by the Plancius to meet his wife, who is due m Singapore next week fr?m Holland.30 words
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458 1940-04-23 6 TTRAINING is being given by the well-known handwriting expert, Mr. Oscar Wilson, to Mr. E. A. P. Earl, who has been employed by the Government for duties m connection with becoming an expert m handwriting and m the detection of forgeries by photographic and458 words
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184 1940-04-23 6 EXTENDED TRAINING IN PRESENT EMERGENCY "THE transport expenses of Volunteers during this ex--1 tension of training season on account of the present emergency have greatly exceeded all previous expectations says ths Finance Committee m voting $750 to the Straits Settlements Volunteer Force for expenses for extra184 words
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Article209 1940-04-23 6 A n-j.ice issued with a new mea- sure published m the Government Gazette Extraordinary yesterday making U possible far estales to build up reserve stocks of coagulants m Malaya, states: "In view of the increase m the stocks of acetic acid m Malaya, it has been209 words
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Article265 1940-04-23 6 NEW MEASURES ADOPTED IN COUNCIL APPLICANTS for relief under the and Penans Mercantile Marire Fund may m future be referred to the Salvation Army cr the Chief Police Officer for inquiry. This is provided for by the Singapore nnd Pcnang Marine Funds Amendment) Rules, 1940, which were passed m the265 words
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Article161 1940-04-23 6 CT. Joseph's Institution Kj to receive a capital grant of $3,280 from Government to bear half the cost of building alterations m the lorm of a hall and two new classrooms m the school buildings. This is announced m the report of the Finance Committee161 words
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Article, Illustration19 1940-04-23 6 A soldier greets hi, uho was at the station (1 to welcome him homo <r. France19 words
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Article68 1940-04-23 6 A MOTION :;v M Grneral Officer O Council approve th< groyne, by the G< the War I> i artmi i Government forefhore and seal passed m the Lv s 1•" terday. The porti(jn of th would be 3.") t v. long. Mr. N. A. W V: General, moved68 words
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36 1940-04-23 6 MORE FOOD BOWLS FOR PRISONS NEEDED ON account of m unio: m tibe prtoon mus bnwls with l<«s are lor Singapore* prisons this will cost g»7.50 penditun* was not In rent estimate^ made by the ilium36 words
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Advertisement547 1940-04-23 6 CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS DOMES! IC OCCUR RE\CES WEDDING HENLY— JOHNSTON— The marriage of Robert Brian Henly and Nanc> Andersen Johnston will take place at the Prr-byterian Church. Stamford Road. Singapore, at 4.30 p.m. or Saturday, May 4, 1940. Reception at 6 Peel Road. Friends are asked to accept this as the547 words
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Advertisement454 1940-04-23 6 HOARD RESIDENCE I SEA FRONT J RATON ii GRANGE— 77 Meyer Rd. (near Swimming Club) Board-Residence at moderate rates Large Gardens Tennis. Phone: 5758. I EAST ANGLIA 8. OXLET KISB SINGAPORE. S mint, to town high level, garage* daily or monthly rates. large grounds, excellent cuisine tennis, tingle and double454 words
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Miscellaneous208 1940-04-23 6 Post Office Mail List Mails close at the G<_; follows: TO-UAI Aden ijU.face I pj| Alrica Africa (Eaft and Bovtti Burma Canada a.r i Csylon China air y 3.J Egypt BHrttet t Gr. aL Britain and E generally iHfMC I Hong Kcng a.r India India (W. and S. Indo-China vAr208 words
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Advertisement389 1940-04-23 7 P.&O. and BRITISH INDIA LINES (INCORPORATED IN ENGLAND) W. 4* O. 8. N. COS SAILINGS. The best possible services are being maintained by the P. &0. S. N. Company to their usual ports of call except ports m Japan. Passengers are requested to register the** requirements, but under present circumstances389 words
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Advertisement362 1940-04-23 7 BOUSTEAD CO., LTD. (Incorporated m F.M.8.) TELEPHONE: Frelfht 3433 P«asaff« Sill MCINC 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 apply to362 words
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Advertisement471 1940-04-23 7 MANSFIELD CO., LTD. BLUE FUNNEL LINE. Frequent Sailings to United Kingdom and United States of America. Dates are not guaranteed, all cargo bookingsubject 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 passenger 3hip».471 words
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Article520 1940-04-23 8 RESERVE DIVISION SOCCER ON PADANG s .c. 0. Loyals 0. SOCCKB enthusiasts who watched the S.C.C.- Loyals reserve division league football fixture on the padang yesterday were treated to a large share of thrills and saw a pood standard of play. Th» Loyals, leaders and520 words
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Article302 1940-04-23 8 Wearnt* 3: Sime Darby 2 lIARD cl?an and fait football was 11 wi:ne?sed yesterday evening m the ma'ch between Wearnes and Sims Darby m the Business Hiures' League on the V.M.C.A. ground. It would bo difficult to single any player out for special mention, fcr all302 words
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Article, Illustration69 1940-04-23 8 picture. priure. OBMcfag Foam, winner of the first p;ny race at Bukit Timsh on Saturday, c«mfs horn? an easy winner fr«Bi Shoot Up and Pat Burke, the favouri.e.- Free Press Ariful Sailor wins the fiflh race a'. Buklt Timah on Saturday. Artful Sailor came up from behind mFree Press - 69 words
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397 1940-04-23 8 A.A. GUNNERS LOSE BY THREE GOALS TO NIL Argylls 3; Anti-aircraft Gunners 0. jSISPLAYING better finishing:, the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders gathered full points at the expense of the Anti-aircraft Gunners, who were beaten by three goals to nil m a first division league fixture397 words
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Article110 1940-04-23 8 In a badminton match en Sunday at ,he Traffic Branch court the Kampong Glam Badmiiucn Party beat th 3 Jolly Youngster:;- Badminton Psrty by four games to three. Results were 'Kampong Glam players mentlcned flrjt.) Singles: Noor Mahmood lost to Ragunathan o—3, 6—15: Aldul Mal'k beat110 words
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Article23 1940-04-23 8 THE second quarterly meeting of th 3 Ami?cbl? Athle.i" Association will be held a« tho club en Thursday at 8 p.m.23 words
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507 1940-04-23 8 SAPPERS MAKE AIRMEN FIGHT FOR POINTS Thrilling First Division Soccer At Changi R.A.F. (Seletar) Si RE. (Changi) 1. A FULL quota of thrills was provided by the X.A.*. A (Seletar) and the Fortress R.E. (Changi) when they met m a first division game of the S.A.F.A. league at Changi yesterday.507 words
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67 1940-04-23 8 THE following have accepted to play cricket for the Singapore Cricket Club vs. Selangor Club on Saturday and Sunday at Kuala Lumpur: H. L. Ward, A. C. G-?wde r J. B. H. Leckie Major F. E. Hugonin, W. 11. McNeill, T. V. N. Anderson,67 words
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Article264 1940-04-23 8 IN a game of cricket played on the St. 1 Joseph Inst. ground, the Windsors beat the St. Antonys Boys' School by 41 runs. F. Nonis end L. de Rosario scored 38 and 42 respectively for the winners, while Tham Kocn Poh scored 36 runs264 words
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203 1940-04-23 8 T*HE Sepoy Llr.es Golf Club beat the American Association by 5»o points to 4% points m a golf match" played at Sepoy Lin^s on Sundr.y. The scores were (Sepoy Lines players mentioned £rst): F. Sharp (6) and J. F.'-teher-Cooke (16) 0 Easton (8) and203 words
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Article315 1940-04-23 8 Record Entry From Singapore THE main trunk read through Malaya will be the scene of the Seremban speed trials to be held en Sunaay. May 12, by the Negri Sombilan and Malacca Branch of the Automobile Association of Malaya. The wide roadway will be divided Into315 words
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87 1940-04-23 8 IN a friendly game of soeccx played a; the Naval Base on Saturday between the Naval Base Tambies' Athletic Party rr-i the Seletar Rangers, the Athlstic Varty defeated the R aimers by .ie only goal scored by Mohamed HanifT. Thj following players represented thy87 words
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Article28 1940-04-23 8 THE G EC. defeated Harper Gilfillan by eight goals to two m a Business [Houses' L<Mgue soccer fixluro played en 'the S.H.B. ground yesterday.28 words
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300 1940-04-23 8 PRESSMEN DEFEAT CHARTERED BANK THREE-ONE Sra ts Times 3. Chartered Bank 0. THE Straits Times played good soccer yesterday to defeat the Chartered Bank by three gDals to nil m a Business Houses' League fixture en the F N ground. Striding good form from the start, the Pressmen dominated play300 words
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Article, Illustration49 1940-04-23 8 pi< ur»* tSperanza, trained h Miri a: ,4 ridden by Ba?by, wh w rare at Bukit Timuh n s d v Marlon d was the «mh trane, sides Bowdfn and van Br» u! i»^ n saddle a winner on Sa ur J an Free PressFree Press - 49 words
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364 1940-04-23 8 Lawn Tennis Results And Further Ties Tl-irIRE were no U Singapore Crl tennis tourname: I ther ties are TO-im Mixed doubles (sent: and Mrs. Runel-Roj i Mrs. W. J. M. Ward TO-MORROH W< 'men's single:, 1 d^r. vs. .Vrs. Elui hampienship 6otM Cart- Russei-R i Gr:en n. D. F. i364 words
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Miscellaneous49 1940-04-23 8 To-day's Sports Events Socier: First dlvisi3n, Manchesters V 3. Royal Navy, Tanglin; reserve division, R.E. vs. R.A.F., Changi; second division (a) Publishers vs. S.H.B. stadium; RAT. Tengah vs. R.A.0.C., Tengah. Tennis: S.C.C, S.C.R.C., S.R.C. and V.M.C.A. tournaments. S -imming: Heats m Singapore championships at Singapore Swimming Club, 5.30 p.m49 words
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