The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 24 April 1940
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Title Section20 1940-04-24 1 LATE SINGAPORE EDITION The Singapore Free Press AND DAILY NEWS NO. 16,069. ESTD. 1833 WEDNESDAY, APRIL U, 1940 i CENTS20 words
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Article1660 1940-04-24 1 New Taxes To Make Up Deficiencies BEER, LETTERS, MATCHES DIVIDENDS AFFECTED TIM. hi> second wartime budget m the House ommons yesterday, the Chancellor of the Ex«>hn Simon, said that war expenditure alone at first seven months would reach £1,500,000,000. expenditure was rising, and heReuter - 1,660 words
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Article190 1940-04-24 1 THE Chancellor's main new tax measures are as follows: A new purchase tax which will be a percentage on the prices of goods paid by the retailer. The duty on spirits is raised by Is. 9 id. per bottle. The beer duty raised by roughly Id. a190 words
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298 1940-04-24 1 London, Apr. 23. BRITAIN'S Navy is about to be reinforced by nve of the largest and most powerfully armed and most strongly protected battleships m the world, states Mr. Hector Bywater, the News Chronicle's naval correspondent. These vessels, named King George V, PrinceReuter - 298 words
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1241 1940-04-24 1 THRILLING DESCRIPTION OF NA VAL BA TTLE AT NAR VIK How Destroyer Hardy Was Put Out Of Action London, Apr. 23. IHb superb seamanship and fighting: prowess of the 2nd Destroyer Flotilla m the attack on the German forces at Narvik on Apr. 10, are mentioned m an Admiralty bulletinReuter; British Wireless - 1,241 words
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Article116 1940-04-24 1 Paris, Apr. 23. TJNEASINESS is felt m military w circles here about Sweden. It is feared that the cominf days may see a development such as a German attack, on, or landing m, Sweden as the Germans are said to be making all preparations. Meanwhile, theReuter - 116 words
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Article225 1940-04-24 1 FRESH RAID ON AALBORG London, Apr. 23. TTWO German air bases near Oslo have now been bombed by the Royal Air Force. The Air Ministiy announces that the aerodromes at Kjeller and Fornebu. near Oslo, were bombed last night. Incendiary bombs were seen to startReuter - 225 words
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Advertisement65 1940-04-24 1 WE ONLY STOCK THE BEST. MATERIAL F OR YOUR LATEST DRESSES CAIX AT:CHOTIRMALL'S 4 ,.43. HIGH ST. jAFFLES HOTEL 552! DINNER DANCE (informal) 8 P.M. TO MIDNIGHT SJ> ECIAL FEATURE CABARET A SACTIQN FOR 2 NIGHTS ONLY Firtt Appearance of T HE ASTOR TRIO SENSATIONAL ACROBATIC DANCERS 'HE PRESTON TRIO65 words
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Advertisement86 1940-04-24 1 THE JSESJ SELECTION OF "W'EMCO" PHMIBO FABRICS IN BPBING COLOURS IN A WIDE BANG! OBTAINABLE AT CHOTIRMALL'S 41-43, HIGH ST. SEAVIEW HOTEL THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY SPECIAL DINNER DANCE MUSIC BY j RELLER S BAND DANCE TO THE BEST RAND IN TOWN DINNER $3.— NO AFTER DINNER ADMISSION CHARGE TO-NIGHT DANCE86 words
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334 1940-04-24 2 OINGAPORr, has never before commemorated Shakespeare's birthday— and St. George's Day— as It did last night at the Victoria Theatre when Marie Ney, the wellknown actress, gave a recital representative of Shakespeare's heroines. Miss Ney held the stage for more than 2 l 2 hours334 words
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Article18 1940-04-24 2 IT is reported from Stockholm that the Hardy has been refloated and is undergoing repairs.- ReuterReuter - 18 words
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Article47 1940-04-24 2 London, Apr. 23. Fis officially announced that a meeting of the Supreme War Council held m Paris yesterday and to-day, at which Britain, France, Poland and Norway were represented "reached new decisions designed to guarantee effective co-operation m all circumstances of the Allies." ReuterReuter - 47 words
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328 1940-04-24 2 Paris, Apr. 23. MILITARY circles* here confirm IT that British troops have reinforced the Norwegians m the south of Norway. Their arrival at this front is regarded as a factor of the first importance. The War Office m London issued a communique to-day about the328 words
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Article211 1940-04-24 2 London, Apr. 23. The following are to-day's clostaß middle quotations Shares are ol £1 denomination unless otherwise staled: Con Loan 5% 1944-64. 108U Funding Loan 4% IS6O-90 109S +1 War Loan 3Vi% Com. UnioD Assce < Units) 7 Prudential Assce 'A 1 25 Royal Assce 7'z xd211 words
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Article119 1940-04-24 2 AS Sherlock Holmes is the master detective of literary fiction, so the "Thin Man," impersonated by William Powell, bids fair to become the most popular screen detective. The high standard set by the first of this brilliant series is maintained— some cay it is119 words
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89 1940-04-24 2 A FULL quota of thrills, suspense and humour is found m 20th Century Fox's "Charlie Chan In Reno," which opened at the Cathay yesterday. Sidney Toler as the imperturbable Chinese detective again gives an accomplished performance m solving the murder of a gay divorcee, and89 words
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96 1940-04-24 2 ••MURDER at Monte Carlo,' the 111 Warner Brothers production which opened at the Alhambra last night, is a film packed with mystery and thrills from beginning to end. Errol Flynn. hero of many a roman- tic picture of bygone periods, is here cast as96 words
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Article53 1940-04-24 2 /\N the second night of the Singapore v novices' dance competition at the Happy World last night, the following were the winners m the waltz section: 1, Mr. Al Johari and Miss Mary Fung* 2, Mr. Hartley and Miss Juliet Ang; 3, Mr. Ho Kong Kee and53 words
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Article122 1940-04-24 2 COMMODITIES EXCHANGES 'From Ouj c>*tj COMMODITY Mi E:. as follows aith ov> Daren tii esls-— I RIB BLR E&swT Spot 10 15 16c May 10 15 16c July iid v Oct. -Dec. He New York (opening p-j 19.41 cts.) COPRA: F.M.S Spot: 112. Strait* S.D. Rotterdjur i y COTTON: Sellers:122 words
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Advertisement130 1940-04-24 2 A STARTLING MURDER MYSTERY THAT WILL KEEP YOU THRILLING GUESSING TO-DAY 3.15, UAMDDAI 6.15 9.15 p.m. ALnn IYI Wk IC Ml ERR O L I^HHRi^iH FLYNN M^ 1 IN HIS FIRST fl BRITISH FAST 1^ flP^ 1 CRIME THRILLER A "MURDER I^^^V MONTE i AMLU j^^B Ir Also Air-Mail "PATHE130 words
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Advertisement63 1940-04-24 2 AGAIN THE BEST SHOW IN TOWN f« A DTTAf SHOWS DAILT tAriAVL 3.i5-«.i.v. MR. MRS. "THIN MAN" piiMi NICK, Jnr.— Their new sddilion— and "AST\ hi m Goodrich ond Alben |||f m .11 Directed by W.S.VorDyVr' &II W V^ 4$J Produced by Hunt S"o^i >\ LATEST OAr.MONT BRITISH NKWS (All;63 words
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Article, Illustration899 1940-04-24 3 Duff-Cooper Warns people Are Solidly Behind The Fuehrer MISTAKE OF VERSAILLES MUST NOT BE REPEATED o,< St. (ieorge of England is mounted on his charter, and his adversary is the most vicious that era uone out to destroy." declared Mr. Alfred Cooper, former First Lord899 words
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1111 1940-04-24 3 ATTACK LAUNCHED BEFORE DEMANDS PRESENTED London, Apr. 23. A TRANSLATION of the White Paper issued by the Nor- wegian Government on Apr. 14 became available m London last night. It tells m impressively simple language the story of the German aggression against NorwayTheReuter - 1,111 words
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Article48 1940-04-24 3 Paris. Apr. ZZ. HEAVY anti-aircraft fire was heard all round the city between midnight and 1 a.m. to-day. The whir of aeroplane engines was distinctly perceptible between the barking of guns. No alarm was raised and no casualties are yet reported.- ReuterReuter - 48 words
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35 1940-04-24 3 Tokio, Apr. 23. THHE newspaper Nichi Nichi reports that m connection with her economic blockade of Germany, Britain has proposed the conclusion of a trade agreement with Japan.- ReuterReuter - 35 words
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Article26 1940-04-24 3 Belgrade, Apr. 23. ATHCIMOVITCH, former ]>olice chief and former Minister of the Interior, has been sent to an "undisclosed place of residence outside Belgrade prefecture.' ReuterReuter - 26 words
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314 1940-04-24 3 Tokio, Apr. 23. ON the basis of an official dispatch from Washington, the spokesman of the Foreign Office at a regular Press conference yesterday announced that the Japanese Ambassador m Washington, Mr. Kensuke Horinouchi, on Saturday had an interview with the American Secretary ofEastern News - 314 words
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129 1940-04-24 3 Railways For Wang On One Condition Shanghai. Apr. 23. HTHE Japanese authorities have agreed to turn over the Shanghai-Nanking and Shanghai-Hangchow railways to the ministry of railways of the Wang Ching-wei government immediately, but on one condition, 'pay the bill," according to the American-owned Shanghai Evening Post and Mercury ReutcrReuter - 129 words
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60 1940-04-24 3 London. \nr. IT is learnt m naval circles m London that not one British transport m the British expeditionary force to Noj*wav has been sunk. A German High Command communique had claimed that a British destroyer and transport had been .sunk by theReuter - 60 words
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Advertisement23 1940-04-24 3 WMf X ROCJC 01OTERS delicious Jl W^^fc. 1 «i is hue and KU iisht-trom-the- w Ja^^^ Advt. of Singapore Cold Storaf* Co.. Lw23 words
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Advertisement113 1940-04-24 3 SCHICK REPEATING RAZOR BLADES NOW AVAILABLE from MEDICAL HALL LTD. 3. Battery Road ®ITHOU TODAY Goes 3.15 6.15 9.15 MAimSaNEMAOIIUX| BOX OFFICE 'PHOHE 3400 CHANS MOST SPECTACULAR ADVENTURE! The case of the {mJjNr A MURDERED DIVORCEEI fj 1 I r Ik^ I 1 If■l k I I tr/mfc: *W and113 words
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604 1940-04-24 4 The Singapore Free Press WEDNESDAY, APRIL 24, 1940. Turkey Prepares THE latest news from Yugoslavia and Hungary suggests that Hitler may still be contemplating a move to south-east Europe. After his bitter experience m Norway, he may well decide to reconsider any bold plans he may have formed for that604 words
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Article, Illustration1292 1940-04-24 4 George Edinger - George Edinger London s Wartime Theatres By 'THE English theatre, far from having been extinguished by the war, is shining through the black-out night with a bright light. In traditional manner, however, the Englishman has turned to comedy when tragedy1,292 words
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310 1940-04-24 4 rOLOURFUL Philippine where, under the American flag live Sultans, Rajahs, Princesses and Imams was brought closer to Manila when Dayang Dayang (Princess) Hadji Piandao of Sulu signed documents renouncing long-standing land claims of the Sulu Sultanate against the Philippine Government. Heiress to the late310 words
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Advertisement488 1940-04-24 4 Do You Like Old Thinqs?^^P^B| Then You Will Like" EVeiIAW LIQUEUR EA9HAW BRANDY CLUB, 4O YEARS 60 YEARS OLD caldbeck's XSto LLOYD TRIESTINO IX% incorporated m Italy) B EXPRESS SERVICE SINGAPORE-ITALI ■r 1^ »»a (ulombo, Bombay, Aden, Suez and Port Said to VENICE Wl) IRll>rV I s CONTE ROSSO May488 words
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Advertisement19 1940-04-24 4 Ancient Modern Chinese Art Lingerie Linen... Handkerchiefs Evening Bags Glassware... etc., etc. 18, BATTERY ROAD, FIRST FLOOR PHONE 714319 words
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1050 1940-04-24 5 Transfusion Service To Be Expanded APPEAL WILL BE MADE FOR VOLUNTARY DONORS past, under peacerespMM to appeals f tftsappointiag," >aid Dr. Rdwird VII College Cftßtge yciitfffdhj on ded hlood transfusion s€ emergency. teers for the recii xn from the nursin Brigade. When th1,050 words
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108 1940-04-24 5 THE F.M.S. Government has is- sued a warning to all company secretaries, share brokers and others that the Disposal of Enemy Property Order provides for heavy penalties on any person who, having knowledge of the existence within the F.M.S. of any property which is enemy108 words
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488 1940-04-24 5 From Our Own Correspondent Kuala Lumpur, Apr. 23. AN "anak lela," the small homemade gun fired by ketua kampongs to announce to Malays the fruit season or "hari raya" was the principal exhibit m a murder trial which opened before Mr. Justice Cussen at488 words
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216 1940-04-24 5 The Times On Malaya's New War Gifts RESOLVED TO BE AMONG FIRST London, Apr. 23. THOUGH Malaya is one of the most 1 distant outposts of the Empire, m its response to the challenge of warlike aggression it is resolved to be among the first, writes The Times m a216 words
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201 1940-04-24 5 Sat Up Saw Human Form In Window TOR breaking into a house occupied 1 by Captain P. Thompson, m Second Avenue, Bukit Timah Road, and stealing a beauty box, m the early hours of Apr. 6, Siang Ching Hin. alias Chan Hing, a 38-year-old Cantonese, was sentenced to five months'201 words
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Article69 1940-04-24 5 (From Our Own Corre>pondent) London, Apr. 23. SIR Sheii ion Thomas, Governor of the Straits Settlements, and Lady Thomas, who left Singapore last Wcdensday by flying boat, on leave, accompanied by the retiring A.D.C., Capt. R.A. Gwyn, are expected to land at Poole this afternoon. Capt. Gwyn is69 words
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Article55 1940-04-24 5 Dial Singh, a Sikh, who is facing a preliminary inquiry into a charge of murder of Havildar Rakhia Singh, is not a member of the 4th/ 19th Hyderabad Regiment, as was indicated m Saturday's issue. Both the accused and the dead havildar came from a mixed reinforcement camp and were55 words
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468 1940-04-24 5 THE following are extracts from a letter written from Malaya House, London, on Apr. 12, commenting on items of interest to Malayans. A visit to the depot of the Red Cross and St. John War organisation at Hobart House, London, is a revelation468 words
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395 1940-04-24 5 AIRCRAFTMAN INDIAN FLUNG TO GROUND \UHILE inflating an aircraft tyre ai a transport <shet\ on a Singapore aerodrome on Apr. 17, Aircraftman Alfred Charles Lerigo and an Indian labourer. K. Peter, were thrown so violently to the ground a* the tyre burst, that both395 words
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295 1940-04-24 5 Man Says He His Wife Were Threatened THAT the police DOUTtI ba 1 power to try so BerlOUt ft as that of armed robbf-n decision of Mr. J. L. McFall. tl trict judge, m the criminal d court yesterday. The cl- In whj Toh, a tniddK -aged HokkJ 'charged with295 words
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84 1940-04-24 5 Chungkinc Apr. 22. MEMBERS ut the South Seas Comfort Mission now visiting Chungking spent a busy day m inspecting the various factories removed to Szechwan Province since the outbreak of the war. The South Seas delegates attended a special discussion arranged by the Ministry of EconomicCentral News - 84 words
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Article106 1940-04-24 5 From Our Own Correspondent* Ipoh, Apr. 23. AT a meetins of the All-Malayan Epworth League held here, the following were elected to the Central Office committee of the League. Dean Rev Ho Seng Ong i Malacca t president, Mr. P. R. Doraisamy first vice-president i Spiritual Work*, Mr.106 words
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Article53 1940-04-24 5 THE Singapore brand] mobile Aooclation of M to hold a gymkhana In tn fleid a ing the entrance to Keppe! Course on Sunday n.. The eventi will b potato race, drii I musical chairs. Entries close tothan the fir.-t post. The entry lee is $2.50 1 N motorcycles53 words
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Article48 1940-04-24 5 •Prom O.ir Owjj C Ipoh. Apr. 23. MEMBERS o: St. George's Bo Perak branch, held a dance at :h* Ipoh Club on Saturday ni^! More than 250 people were pmtut On Sunday a dedication semcc waa held at St. John's Church. Tl C. Kell presided.48 words
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Advertisement45 1940-04-24 5 Phew! What Heat! *n you enjoy LT^CJi v.-v have it m a Cool I'm httul Atmosphere THE AIR-CONDITIONED CAPITOL RESTAURANT the only 2 places m ;ap«»rr where this Benefit >A be enjoyed. LA BELLE FRANCE HER FINEST WINES STOCKED BY H BOLTER Co, WINCHESTER HOUSE45 words
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Advertisement20 1940-04-24 5 Mi d o MULTIFORT WRIST WATCHES STANDARD DE LUXt $37*50 $42.50 UNBREAKABLE WATER-PROOr NON-MAGNETIC UNTARNISHABLE SELF-WINDING ACCURATE ROBINSON CO, LTD.20 words
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881 1940-04-24 6 ERASERS' FORTNIGHTLY MARKET REVIEW CORSAKING Internationa! affairs we would propose to F devote this occasion to that always difficult task of trSto nd our own busineS StateS Company's fortnightly market review. The tin share market had a dull fortnight with demand of very selective nature.881 words
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142 1940-04-24 6 DAILY PRICES C I KKLVI Apr. 23 1940: U O'( lock Nook Buyers Sellers No. IX R.S.S. Spot loose. IS% WTi No IX R.S.S. F. 0.8. ir. cases Apr.-May (Sellers opt»n"> 36 M% GFJV.Q. R.S^. F. 0.8. ii. bales Apr.-Maj- (Sellers option 1142 words
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Article87 1940-04-24 6 S^ IG AFORE police ai puzzled by the loss of a wreath which was laid at the Cenotaph at 8.15 a.m. yesterday by Sir John Bagnall and other members of St. George's Society, m commemoration of St. George's Day. Comprising more than 750 paper fly, .ers,87 words
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Article276 1940-04-24 6 •yHE Oversoa-Ciiii. B poration. Ltd Chinese section ol thtic Fund, Singapore, rep tributions received up total $150,557.78, of uh was previously arkney The list la Mrs. Tan Chm Tuan $;> Mr $50; Teow Clan As.soYong Anr.teur Musical a. Show> $741; Amicablf At:.;. $300; The Chinese276 words
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Article121 1940-04-24 6 AWORLD-WIDK as the Y.W.C A cerned with the trouble I ous countries involved v. that it means at the pi writes the secretary oi Y.W.C. A. "The World > I Geneva, therefore felt there is a wcii* set apart i:, for World Fellowship and pn days121 words
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Article62 1940-04-24 6 iMßfkfcM CEVLNTV -FIVE- YEAR -OLD nan, for mou v. resident m British lont* v his life savings ol 900 p i National Oovernment In accordance with is poing to the arm;. forting and another I refugee children. Be\: East Kwanitung, Mr. U>. hUi younß day.sCentral News - 62 words
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Advertisement334 1940-04-24 6 CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS TENDERS I SINGAPORE MUNICIPALITY Tenders. Tenders *>€ now Invited for the following materials or services. Fox particulars see Municipal Tenders Room: Supply of Galvanised W. 1. Tubes Tor peribd 1. 1940. to June 30. 1941. Date of Closing. 4 p.m.. May 30, 1940. Supply or 50 tons of334 words
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Advertisement511 1940-04-24 6 PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO COMPANY SECRETARIES, SHAREBROKERS OTHERS Shares m Local Companies Held by Persons Resident m Germany or Denmark The attention of Company Secretaries, Share Brokers and others is invited to paragraph 4 of the Disposal of Enemy Property Order, 1939, published as Gazette Notification 4961 of Oct. 9,511 words
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Advertisement167 1940-04-24 6 Gland Discovery Restores Youth n 24 Hours Sufferers from 10-h o' a. wttak body, lmpun memory, and vi. (•.fore their tim«- will tx a new gland Ix>ctor. Thiu new discovrry n quickly and easily r X ands and body, to I I i-> strengthen :.our mind -•I like a new167 words
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Miscellaneous283 1940-04-24 6 Daily Share Report ISSUED BY FItASEK AND CO. Al CLOSE OF BUSINESS YESTERDAY With little encouragement from London to-day, markets were listless with scarcely any "business passing. Local tin was unchanged from yesterday at $124'- and the price of rubber at four o'clock was buyers Spot 35 V* cents, May-283 words
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Advertisement394 1940-04-24 7 p.&U. and BRITISH INDIA LINES •INCUWPOIMTEn IN KNGLAND) P. O. S. N. COS SAILINGS. The best possible services are being maintained P. ft O. S. N. Company to their usual its «>f call except ports m Japan. are requeued to register tliei: nents, under present circumstances b aie pei-force restricted.394 words
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Advertisement415 1940-04-24 7 Wmi JBmwM W2*MAW%V[to peg tms^hJLu^Jk\^L or f America H|^^^jJiiL^^y2ffly| BonoluJu ship's-slde raO «m--*CJP^KBPs^ljJi^y^ rhl* tlm? ?o via Canada ooot l#^^i BP your D£«ssage m Canadian Pacific'; WJw^tM^^^^mWMMf*^ largest fastest liner od the Pacific \^fl RfH^^ uxiu'luus Empress oi Canada M\. Yokohama Honolulu In el^ht A WaaA m\ a^ Vancouver m415 words
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Advertisement477 1940-04-24 7 MANSFIELD CO., LTD. BLUE FUNNEL LINE. Frequent Sailings to United Kingdom and United States of America. Dates are not guaranteed, all cargo booking 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 passenger477 words
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281 1940-04-24 8 LAST night** meeting »f the Singapore Amateur Boxing \vN.»riati«>n at St. Andrew's School decided that the Singapore championships he held at the Happy U »rld stadium m the first \v?*k of June. ThL» meeting will b.? followed by a dimmer, and a Novices' competition281 words
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108 1940-04-24 8 THI. ..nnual Empire Da> sports, held und?r the au.spires of the Rotary Club of Singapore for beys and girls between the* ages ofl 14 and 16. excluding children attending school, will this year be held on May 25 at 2.30 p.m. at ihe108 words
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Article116 1940-04-24 8 THE foßovinf are the teams and starting times for the women's tjolf match bet-ween the Sepoy Lines Golt Club and the Island Golf Club, to be played at the Island Golf Club on Friday afternoon 4 05, Mrs. English <16» vs. Mrs. J. A. Allen116 words
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109 1940-04-24 8 THE R.A.F Malay:.' will meet the Singapore Cricke: Club m a game of cricket on the padans on Sundry at 11 a.m. The teams will be: R.A.F. (Malaya): WCdr. Parnhlll, SLdr Spencer. FLt. Longfleld, F,Lt. Wills. FLt. Coulson. Fo. Hewan, Fo. White, Cpl. Jackscn.109 words
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39 1940-04-24 8 THE Unal ot the Royal Singapore Golf Club's m iron's Sprint? Cup was won yesterday by Mrs. J. B. Rosy who j o Rt Mrs R WakeJord two and three. 139 words
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Article, Illustration39 1940-04-24 8 THE FIRST WARTIME GRAND NATIONAL AT AINTKEE, LIVERPOOL. on Apr. 5 was won by Lord Stalbridje's Bogskar ridden by M. Jones. This picture shows Bogskar being led past the winning post by riderless National Night.39 words
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Article231 1940-04-24 8 •THE golf match between the Keppel Golf Club and the Garrison Golf dub played at Tanglin, resulted m a win for the Garrison Club by BV4 points to 3 1 2 The full insults are: (Keppel players first): H. Irving Jones and W. Somerville231 words
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Article73 1940-04-24 8 rrlE following have been selected to play cricket for the V.M.C.A. Junior Department against R.AJ 1 'Tengah* on the Prince Edward rtoad ground on Friday, at 2.15 p.m. Seah Cheng Slang (captain), Cheong Thiam Siew, Lav Hock Chye, Fung Guan Chye, L. M. Aeria, B. Fones, Vijiaratnam,73 words
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197 1940-04-24 8 IN a return crkkK fix' are ai the Police Depot en Sunday between the RAJ 1 <Seletar> and the Police, the Poiice repeated their first victory earlier this season when they beat the Airmen by 58 runs. The scores were: POLICE Ktaii Tat197 words
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360 1940-04-24 8 76 Horses And Ponies To Run In Two-day Meet A TOTAL of 76 horses and ponies, comprising 47 horses m class three and 29 ponies m class two, has been entered for the two-day spring meeting of the Selangor Turf Club to be held on360 words
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Article118 1940-04-24 8 i From Our Own Correspondent) Ipoh, Apr. 22. A FIRST wicket partnership, realising 106 runs, between S. V. Suppiah and Ratnavelu, greatly helped the Perak Medicos, a side captained by Dr. A. C. Karthigesu, to beat the Ipoh Club m a cricket match played here118 words
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119 1940-04-24 8 OUNDAY\S sailing races at the Royal Singapore Yacht Club resulted as follows V. C. Bath's Kathleen 111. won the "A" class sweepstake from E. W Slight's Ann, while C. Oldham's Tarbet was third. E. G. Holiday's Awang Trabang won the "B" class sweepstake. L. Cox's119 words
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395 1940-04-24 8 Navy Beaten In Senior Division Soccer Game "registered their first win m six matches g*"** beating the Royal Navy by the odd goal m five m a hrst Sion league fixture at Tanglin D"P*f ™"?*jJ <nrf both teams gave a good display, features ot tne395 words
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Article71 1940-04-24 8 CC.R.C. cricket teams for week-end games are at 2 p.m. Eu Cheow Chve Evan Wong. Chua Boon Yew, X S Cheng. Kam Gim Lock, Swee Liin o r X }> n J the Police ai the £C.XX. at 2 pjn.l Scan Keng Siew Fong Kirn Wah, Gan71 words
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118 1940-04-24 8 PRELIMINARY heats m the second open Singapore Swimming Championships were held at the Singapore Swimming Club yesterday evening, and the results were as follows: 100 METRES FREE STYLE (SERVICES ONLY) First Heat: 1, Fo. Brandt (R.A.F.): 2, L'Cpl. Mason (R.E.) 3. Pte. Wilson (Argyll). Time,118 words
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Article54 1940-04-24 8 "THE second division (a 1 soccer fixture A between the Publishers and the 5.H.8.. which was to have been played at th? stadium yesterday. postponed. The second division <a> league lixtuie between the R.A.F. Ten?ah and the R. A.0.C.. arranged to be played at Ter.gah yesterday, was postponed54 words
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Article69 1940-04-24 8 THERE was no tennis played yesterday 1 m any of the club tournaments now m progress. Further ties at the V.M.C.A. are: TO-MORROW "C" Class Singles: M. S. Marshall vs. C. F. J. Ess; W. E Kriekenberck vs. H. L. Heytman; A. G Ralph vs. Lee Kirn69 words
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Article23 1940-04-24 8 ENTRIES for the Gentle Badminton Party's open singles "A" and "B" tournament on the league system will close on May 4.23 words
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Article21 1940-04-24 8 ENTRIES ior the Jolly Youngsters' Badminton Party's anni^d tournament for the open singles championship will close on May 15.21 words
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Article82 1940-04-24 8 AT a meeting held at fe pore Recreation < iU day evening the Resi committee decided that would be held this year to J? 4 the Best s:de to meet U peans during: the Uhit MJn holidays m the annual Cup cricket match. The82 words
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Article253 1940-04-24 8 S.R.A. Classifications Murray Court Among Class Two Horses FIVE WINNERS at the Sir, mer raje meeting, which eluded last Saturday haw moted, according to the i fication list of hcrses and by the Straits Racing As In addition to Lord Bus i sent up to253 words
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Miscellaneous42 1940-04-24 8 TO-DAY'S SPORTS EVENTS Soccer: First division, Gordon Highlanders vs. S.C.C., Stadium; second division (a) Pulau Brani vs. R.A. (8.M.). Pulau Brani: second division (b). Customs vs. R.A.F. Kalians. J.C.S.A.: B.H.L. Guthries vs. Nestanglo. SUB. ground. Tennis: SCjC, S.C.R.C., S.U.C and V.M.C.A. tournaments.42 words
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Miscellaneous97 1940-04-24 8 WEEK-END EVENTS Cn Friday, at the Royal Singapore \acht Club, ther. will be the usual races for all classes, starting at 525 p_m. On Sunday, the "C" class will call the second race for a Club Beer Mug starting at 9.50 a.m. The "A" class will sail the first race97 words
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