The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 4 May 1940

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    20 1 LATE SINGAPORE EDITION The Singapore Free Press AND DAILY NEWS NO. 16,078. ESTU. 18.J5 SATURDAY, MAY 4. 1940. S CENTS
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    THREE KILLED IN MALAYAN AIR CRASH
    711 1 Passenger Plane Falls Into Rubber Estate In Heavy Thunderstorm BODIES RECOVERED THE pilot and two passengers, both Europeans, were killed when a Wearne's Air Services plane crashed into a rubber estate at Rawang:, about 20 miles from Kuala Lumpur, yesterday afternoon while on a
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    Submarine Torpedoes U-boat
    33 1 Submarine Torpedoes U-boat waa 'v North Sea. the i U-boat I at v-as atb lore m the victim was also the bottom making the atea that one ri >usly damaged a patrol ship
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    COTTON WINS NEWS OF THE WORLD GOLF FINAL
    35 1 <:.«hniond. May 3. L\ at Alfred Padgn m the final of World foil ehamiially a profes- r.pior^ship. ned for the v- c*pteniber when u*ar prevpnted fur- Reuter
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    STOP PRESS
    86 1 1 ondon. May 3. Announces that In 'tween three enemy British reconnaissance >rkum early to-day one was shot down. The ■MM broke off the »'.ntL>h plane was t pilot and navigator were v they brought the I Rruter. VU>\andria, May 3. ■radically more »lta. is m a state
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    Switzerland Call-Up
    102 1 Berne, May 3. r:E Swiss Federal Government has ordered the calling up of more men on May 14 and May 13 for the purpose of relieving the troops already with the colours. Several formations of heavy artillery and mountain artillery with staff officers as well as battalions of
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    HITLER SUMMONS HOME ENVOY TO TURKEY
    31 1 Istanbul, May 3. AN authoritative at Ankara states that von Papen, German Ambassador, has been summoned home by Hitler and will leave here to-morrcw. Reuter
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    4,494 PLANES IN SOVIET MAY DAY CELEBRATIONS
    28 1 Moscow, May 3. IT is announced that 4,494 military planes participated In the May Day celebrations thrniishout Russia n Wednesday.- Reuter
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    TERRIBLE BOMBING OF DANISH AIRFIELD
    570 1 Flames Smoke Envelop German Base R.A.F.'S NEW SUCCESS London, May 3. THE Air Ministry announces that the large Danish airfield known as Ry, lying m open country on the shore of Salten Langso, m north Jutland, and known to be extensively used by the enemy
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    39 1 Stockholm, May 3. •■pHE newspaper Aftonbladet's eORBS--1 pondent at Trondelag, north of Trondheim, reports "extremely violent" German air activity. Teleph one communication with Sweden was cut owing to raids. Sandolag, east of Namsos. was the ninr«> worst affected. Reuter
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    Congratulations Signalled To Fleet Air Arm
    374 1 Congratulations Signalled To Fleet Air Arm London. Ma> 3. IN Admiralty communique lamed n London to-dry states that following m '"We are proud of the Fleet air ur is bcin^ signalled I > i r'irers and B of the Fleet air arm who for tru> past week have been taking
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    ALLIED PROGRESS ROUND NARVIK CONTINUES
    459 2 ALLIED PROGRESS ROUND NARVIK CONTINUES What Withdrawal At Aandalsnes Has Proved London, May 3. JT is stated m well-informed quarters that the process of closing m on Narvik continues) but little news has been received m the last two days. It is authoritatively asserted that the British withdrawal from Aandalsnes
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    ROME REPORT OF KING HAAKON'S SAILING
    41 2 T London, May 3. HE Rome radio announced to-d-\y that King Haakon. the Crown Prince and his family and all members of the Norwegian Government have embarked m Molde Fiord for nn unknown destination. Reuter
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    A.-A. Gunners Score Their First Win
    306 2 t^A (A. A.) 3; SRC. 0. QLAYING at the Stadium yesterday m the first division of the league, the Anti-aircraft Gunners registered their first victory' m eight games when they beat the S.R.C. three-nil m a rather colourless game. Dictating the course of the
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    Supporting Egypt And Turkey
    88 2 London, May 3. SIR Kingsley Wood, Lord Privy Seal, m a speech m London yesterday, referred to the powerful British forces gathered and gathering m the Near and Middle East. These men were not m Egypt and Palestine for the purpose of menacing anyone, he said,
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    Big Red Armies Fight Japanese In Shansi
    217 2 Big Red Armies Fight Japanese In Shansi FURIOUS BATTLE RAGING Shanghai, May 3. THE operations involved m the Japanese push into south Shansi Province are believed to be on a scale seldom previously witnessed m the fighting m North China. The Japanese have been viewing the situation m Shansi with
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    25 2 The next meeting of the Federal Council will be held at Kuala Lumpur on May 21 at 10 a.m. There will be Ino ceremonial opening.
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    LONDON STOCK EXCHANGE
    313 2 London, May 3. The following are to-day's closing middle quotations. Shares are of £1 denomination unless otherwise stated: The above are dealers middle pricebrokers* margins, brokerage and stamp duty are not included. Exchange Telegram, Con. Loan b e o 1944-64 107 7 4-% Funding Loan 4% 1960-90
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    COMMODITIES & EXCHANGES
    162 2 COMMODITIES EXCHANGES I'Yom Our Own Correspondent) TOMMODITY and ExchangeVa^ke^clied as fallows with previous quotations u> parenthesis:— RI'BBF.R: Firmer. Spot 113.16 d. ***** d. (llVid. llV*d.) July-Sept. 115j16d. 11 716 d. (ll%d. ll%d) Oct-Dec 11 #l6d. ll%d. (llHd. 11 s|l6d Jan-Mar li^d. ll%d. (llVid llV4<i) New York (opening price) 19.25 cts
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    REACTION TO PREMIER'S NORWAY STATEMENT
    818 3 gritish Press Calls For Intensified Efforts "MEDITERRANEAN MOVE A STRATEGIC VICTORY" London, May 3. frankl) admitting: that the Allies have suffered a m Norway, British newspapers add that this them despondent, but must steel their deterntensify the efforts for a successful prosecution i criticism regarding
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    Evidence Of Britain's Confidence
    122 3 Evidence Of Britain' s Confidence Belgrade. May 3. THE announcement of the Prime Minister, Mr. Chamberlain, that additional Allied fleet units are now m the eastern Mediterranean is considered m Belgrade as evidence of Britain's confidence and has made a deep impression. It is suggested here that the position m
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    Debate On Norway Eagerly Awaited
    373 3 London, May 3. DEUTER'S lobby correspondent states it seems unlikely that there will be any material change m the Parliamentary situation during the week-end. Members will await Tuesday with interest that is certain to be accelerated as world opinion on the latest phase of the
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    Godiva Wins By Five Lengths
    128 3 ESMOND Hanrr.vorth's Godiva (10 1) surprisingly outclassed the odds on favourite. Lord Astor's Golden Penny (B'll> by five lengths m the Thousand Guineas, the fillies classic, at Newmarket yesterday, reports Reuter. Sir Malcolm McAlpine's Allure (10/1) was third, four lengths behind. Golden Fenny was considered
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    GERMAN COAL EXPORTS TO ITALY
    69 3 Rome, May 1. THE Italian Minister of Communications, Signor Venturi, writing to Signor Mussolini, states that efforts to meet Italy's entire demand for foreign coal by Imports from Germany follov/ing the TJrltish embargo on seaborne traffic has met xith virtually complete success. The letter says
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    DUCE'S SON AT LISBON
    20 3 Lisbon, May 3. S~'IGNOR MUSSOLINIS son, Bruno Mussolini, has arrived here on a private visit.- Reuter
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    NAZIS HAVE NO SAFE PORTS
    301 3 London, May 3. IN connection with the ract that Germany has only gained a little over 1,000.000 tons of the 6.000,000 tons which comprised the mercantile marine of Denmark and Norway, it is pointed out that whereas there are no ports from which German-owned ships
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    Moscow & Trade With Allies
    101 3 Moscow Trade With Allies London, May 3. REPLYING to Mr. C. R. Attlee, Leader of the Opposition, m the House of Commons yesterday, Mr. R. A. Butler, Under-Secretary for Foreign Affairs, said a reply had been received from the Soviet Government regarding negotiations for a trade agreement between Britain and
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    No Yugoslav Plea For Rumanian Help
    110 3 Belgrade. May 3. DEPORTS that Prince Paul, senior Regent of Yugoslavia, had on visit to Rumania made a secret appeal for aid to King Carol are "entirely without foundation." a Yugoslav official close to the Priir.e Minister told Reuter. Responsible circles here b3lieve the
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    Fresh Slump Of Chinese Dollar
    159 3 London, May DESIGNATION to the inevitable is the attitude m Far Eastern circles regarding the fresh slump of the China dollar. The Financial News says it is confirmed that there has recently been a marked expansion m speculative activity against currency and the maintenance rate
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    IL DUCE WARNED
    39 3 The New York Times m an editorial on Italy writes: "The re-routing of British shipping should remind Mussolini more effectively than a dozen diplomatic warnings of the dangers of ftoing to war against the Allies.**— Reuter.
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    WHITSUN RECESS
    25 3 The Prime Minister announced last night that Parliament will adjourn for the Whitsun recess next Thursday and reassemble on Ma:/ 21.- British wireless
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      25 3 ATOUR^i ORCHARD RD. f BRANCH I 1 MtkApr.-lltkMaii. C/V€ W«Pe «€WCE 70 EMPfffE MOPVCC t)j/ b five L.«ts Advt. of Singapore Cold Storage Co Ltd
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      204 3 RED PALM OIL far cotlrl»f RICH IN VITAMIN A as recently recommended In RADIO HEALTH TALK MEDICAL HALL LTD. 3. BATTERY ROAD. €fc*MH^H TO-DAY U I HDU TL TO-MORROW t MALAYA'S CINEMA DE LUXE Goes BOX OFFICE PHONE 3400 WBSJ Ycu ye ne nfen such B^^^^jT^^^^^fcj You've never seen such
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    The Singapore Free Press SATURDAY, MAY 4, 1940. Helping The Craftsman
    632 4 The Singapore Free Press SATURDAY, MAY 4, 1940. Helping The Craftsman THE broadcast talk this week on Malay arts and crafts and the problems which Malay craftsmen are facing now that wartime restrictions on travelling have deprived them of the tourist demand for their products sug gests that one result
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    Tonic To Allied Supporters
    1140 4  -  Sir George Norwegian Campaign By THE most important event of the war up to now has been the landing of the British Expeditionary Force m Norway, after the victorious naval actions along the coast. J Whether the invasion of Scandinavia was undertaken by the German High
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    2 4 DOUBTFUL ATTITUDE
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    France Is Watching Neutrals
    456 4  - France Is Watching Neutrals PERTINAX BY WHAT effect, it fe h 11 m J'ark v. m success at neutral count ri. cularly on Ru Sweden? Abou: B tion is, ii certain. The which still dai position thai] developments that Stalin t: alcof. It can hara. military pn and Britain last
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      258 4 if y #t r \o make a proper Ml M LET but theum R^^plp JUICE must be Kl|\P By Special appointment Established .^jjgJT 1872. m ZS? NEWEST PESI6HS 111 DIAMOHD JEWELLERY Necklaces Bracelets Brooches Rings Clip Watches. Incorporated m C-*ylcn) SINGAPORE IPOH PENANG. and made myself look 10 years younger
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      14 4 Camphorwood chests In stock and orders taken 18, BATTERY ROAD, FIRST FLOOR PHONE 7143
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    10,000 SCHOOL CHILDREN HAVE HOME GARDENS
    787 5 Importance Of Vegetable Growing Realized EDUCATION DEPARTMENTS WORK FOR FUTURE ki>>. when the importance of growing as much I as we can is realized hecause of the imperative need ring our dependence on the outside world for the value of the school garden is
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    Radio & Films For Estate Labourers
    111 5 Radio Films For Estate Labourers DIBBER ESTATES m Johore have lv> turned their attention to providing entertainment for their labourers after working hours. For instance, on Craigielea Estate there is a wireless set installed m the drama hall. A special man has been put m charge and the wireless is
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    Local Fund For Refugees From Poland
    302 5 Local Fund For Refugees From Poland A FUND to relieve the sufferings of Poles and Polish refugees ji Europe, has been opened m Singapore at the instance of Mrs. Aga Mundell. The Bishop of Singapore, the Rt. Rev. B. C. Roberts, is honorary president of the Fund, and Count de
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    INDIAN LABOURERS AND THE WAR
    71 5 SOUTH Indian estate labourers have taken the war philosophically, declares the Controller of Labour. Johore. m his annual report. At first there was some anxiety shown about connections with India, but us they began to realise that ships were running with regularity, this died down.
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    EJECTION SOUGHT
    81 5 THE application brought before the Rent Assessment Beard by the Indian Motor Works last week for permission to file an action fcr ejection of their sub-tenant J. N. Pereira, trading as the Travancore Trading Co., m Syed Alwi Road, was postponed yesierday for a date to be fixed
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    HID THREE TAHILS OF OPIUM
    97 5 POUND with three tahils of opium concealed m his person, an elderly Cantonese, Leong Kut, pleaded guilty to possession of the contraband when he appeared m the Singapore criminal district court yesterday. The prosecution alleged that while a Revenue Officer was on duty watching a
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    BANKRUPT'S DISCHARGE APPLICATION REFUSED
    100 5 v YOU were net able to pay your debts but you were able to increase your family," the Chief Justice, Sir Percy McElwaine, said to a bankrupt m the High Court yesterday when he applied for a discharge. Mr F. A. Chua, representing the Official Assignee,
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    Chettiar Who Borrowed From Money-Lenders
    282 5 ALL PROPERTY MORTGAGED A STORY of how a Chettiar lost thou- sands of dollars m land speculation, was related to the Chief Justice. Sir Percy McElwaine, m the High Court yesterday. Appearing for his public examination, the bankrupt, M. K. Kasivisvanathan Chettiar, of Market Street,
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    FUNERAL OF MR. E. H. SHEARES
    568 5 THE funeral of Mr. Edwin Henry Sheares. a well-known member cf the Eurasian community, who died m the General Hospital on Thursday after a two-months illness at the age of 77 years, was held at Bidadari Cemetery yesterday. Mr. Sheares was at one time
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    ARRESTED ON RETURN FROM INDIA
    137 5 A RRESTED en his return to Singapore from India, an Indian, Mohamed Ibrahim bin Abdul Mohamed, faced two charges of cheating m the third ccurt yesterday. The offences are ;.lleged to have occurred more than three years ago. The firs: charge is that on Dec.
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    SIKH CHARGED
    60 5 A 35-YEAR-OLD Sikh, Hazara Singh, was charged with criminal trespass and voluntarily causing hurt to S. G. Sammy, at the premises of the Eastern Telegraph Co.. at 7 30 on the morning of May 2 m the third court yesterday. The accused claimed trial and the case was
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    CHEATING ALLEGED
    39 5 CW. FRERICHS. a European, ap- peared before Mr. H. Watson m the third court yesterday to face charge of cheating. Frerichs claimed trial and the case was postponed to May 10 fcr mention. Police bail '*as extended.
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    60 5 The weekly notificaVous for smallpox m India are showing an upward tendency m general, most noticeably m Bombay, states the League of Nations Eastern Bureau at Singapore Rises m incidence have been i^corded m Allahabad <3 to 6 cases', Bombay <88 to 107 cases), Calcutta (37 to 63 cases), Porbandar
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    Why Many Indian Societies Have Proved Failures
    280 5 A HOPE that a really useful and well run society will be formed for Johore estate labourers which would have confidence of its members and could speak on their behalf with recognized authority, is expressed by Mr. T. G. Carey, Controller of Labour,
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    N.I. Immigration Officer Fined For Abusing Malay
    278 5 PRIVATE SUMMONS CASE 'THERE is nothing to be proud about using abusive language," said Mr. Kenneth Byrne, the Singapore fourth magistrate, when he convicted and fined a Hollander, A.C.M. Immink, $15 on a private summons charge of usin^ abusive language to a Malay.
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    Acquittal Of Ex-Municipal Inspector
    395 5 Acquittal Of Ex-Municipal Inspector IGNATIUS GOMES. 53-year-old Eurasian, was acquitted and discharged by Mr. J. McFall m the district court yesterday on two charges of forgery, and using as genuine a forged document. The first charge against Gomes, who re lrec from the Municipality m 1931 after 24 years service,
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    CHINESE WEDDING
    78 5 r T r LiE marriage took place m SI 1 pore of Mr. Sim Seng Chiang, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Sim Ah Kow, of Singapore, and Miss H^ns Hak Mm. daughter of Mr. and Mr» Hen? Cher Poh. of Singapore. The bridegrooms father is the proprietor
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    17 5 Mr. E. D. Fleming has boei. pointed to act as Assistant I f< r Chinese Affairs, Male
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      387 6 P.&O. and BRITISH INDIA LINES (INCORPORATED IN ENGLAND) P. dc O. S. N. COS SAILINGS. Relatives and Friends (both Civilian and Service) of passengers arriving or leaving here by P. 0. S. N. Company's steamers are courteously reminded that they are not permitted on board to meet passengers arriving, or
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    BIG SOVIET NAVAL MANOEUVRES
    511 7 230 WARSHIPS TO TAKE PART, SAY JAPANESE Tokio Not Informed, Avers Navy Office Spokesman Tokio, May 3. QUESTIONED regarding a report that the Soviet Navy will hold large-scale naval manoeuvres m the Japan Sea, Okhotsk Sea and north Pacific Ocean m the middle of this month,
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    Japan Watching Soviet Moves
    133 7 Tokio t May 3. ■"THE Japanese authorities arc 1 pay m/: serious attention to the seizures of several Japanese fishing- boats off Issuri Bay by the Soviet authorities coincident with cases of unlawful crossings of the border on Sakhalien Island by Soviet military planes, the spokesman
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    Latest Market Prices
    449 7 Singapore, May 3. MEAT Bc'i steak kati 40 Betf stew or curry do 35 Fillet Steak lb. 65 Mutton, Australian do 38 Java Goat Flesh ao 54 Pork, lean kati 48 Pork, lean and fat Ist. quality) do 38 POULTRY Capons (locally reared.) lutl CO Ducks each
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    DRAW FOR MAXFLI'S ANNUAL TOURNAMENT
    243 7 FOLLOWNCr are ties m the Maxfli Badminton Party's second annual tournanament: TO-DAY Sineles— Ng Cheng Hua vs. Ang Gher VongTay slee Kiat vs. Kang Yong Heng; Lee Kheng Chiang vs. Lye Ah Leng. SUNDAY, MAY 5 Sin*les:-Tay Swee Kiat vs. Goh Buan Te Doubles:-Lee Kheng
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    Malayan Gifts To Navy League Top The List
    429 7 Malayan Gifts To Navy League Top The List SUPPLIES OF COMFORTS "WE, who are so much lnttrerted m T¥ the work of the Navy, must indeed feel proud that it has continued to add to its honours, and to deserve the full confidence of its compatriots." That passage occurs m
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    LAW NOTICE FOR THE DAY
    39 7 Before The llon'b!e Mr. Jostirr Mannmr m Court No. 2 at 10.30 am.: Motion m 5. 229 35. Before Dy. Registrar (Mr. EmO Taxatiuiis m Probate 272 39, 5.441 39 and S. 606 39.
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    THE SINGAPORE C. OF C. RUBBER ASSOCIATION
    119 7 RAILY PRICES CURBI HI HAY 3. 1946: 12 O'CLOCK \<>t»\ Buyrrs Sellert Future Months Quotations No. IX R.S.S. on Registered Tender Ma> If tt June 35 > July-Sept 35 IM4 Oct. -Dec Ktt I Vmm Of Market: Steady— cellars nmrmi Latest. Cabit: UMioa
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    CHUNGKING SHOW IN AID OF REFUGEES
    87 7 rhungkin£. May 2. UNDER the patronage of Lady Ciark* Kerr, wife of the British Ambassador to China, a special performance was given at the loral Catliay Theatre last night m aid of the benefit home for refugee children, which is one of Lady Clark-Kerr's
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      566 7 BOARD RESIDENCeT BEA FRONT KATONG GRANGE-77 Meyer Rd. (near Swimming Club) Board-Residence at moderate rates Large Gardens— Tennis. Phone; 575a EAST ANGUA f. OXLM EIBI BOfQAPOSI. 1 mtoa. to town Men lerei nrtm iaily or monthly rig l£ve excellent eufcfnt. tecnta. Wk Tand doable room* NAPIER HOUSE 7. Napier Road.
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      230 7 FAST PASSENGER SERVICE. SINGAPORE TO SAN FRANCISCO. VIA MANILA HONG KONG Sails Spore Arrive S H S.s. CITY OF SAN FRANCISCO May 7 May 30 s.s. CITY OF LOS ANGELES May 11 June 4 s*. CITY OF NEWPORT NEWS June 19 July 13 s.s. CITY OF NORFOLK July 17 Aug.
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      176 7 Post Office Mail List Mails eloM: at the C*«iwral Post C*fjc* as follows: ro-uAV A J eR u*r 4 p.m. Afnca air 4p m. Australia 4 p ra. Bnxnei, Kuala Beiait surface- 9 am. Burma. alr 4p m> Cana( ia air 4 p.m. Chma al 4 pm. Egypt lir 4
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    BLUE AND WHITE, FIRST RA BEST BETS
    1216 8 Hobbs And Duval Likely To Saddle Most Winners FINAL DAY OF SELANGOR SPRING MEETING DLUE and White and First Ra should prove to be the v two best bets this afternoon, the second and last day of the Selangor Turf Club's race meeting.
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    Week-end Sports Events
    161 8 TO-DAY Soccer: first division, RA. *9th. Hevy. Regt.) vs. Chinese, stadium; Fortress RE. V 3. Manchesters, (:.\n?i; second division (a), Pulau Brani vs. 5.H.8., Pulau Brani; 8.H.L., A.P.C. vs. Traction Company, Paya Lebar. Cricket: S.C.C. vs. Malaya Signals, Alexandra; S.C.C. vs. CSC 2nd. XI, S.C.C; I. A.
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    MARRIEDS VS. SINGLES BADMINTON TO-DAY
    113 8 THE Singapore Badminton Association's annual marrieds vs. singles match, consisting of two men's singles and one m?n's doubles, will b? played th>3 afternoon at th 2 Clerical Union H?ll starting at 2.30 p.m. Th 3 probable players forming the two teems are as follow?: Marrieds:
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    JOHORE GOLF
    65 8 THE April Staplelord competition of the Royal Johore International Club was won by J. W. Moore with a score of C 5! 4. Th? following cards were returned" J. W. Moore 30+5^=3514; Dr. E. W. Martindell 27+7 1 ->-34 1 o; T. W. Doyle 25+9-34; Justice L. V.
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    SINGAPORE COLTS FOOTBALL
    60 8 THE following have accepted to play football for the Singapore Colts against the Cable and Wireless Sports Club to-morrow at the Gypsy Club ground, McNalr Road. H. Humphries (rapt.) N. Modder, L. Estrop. C. Modder. D. de Cruz, N. Hay, W. Rogers. M. Traill, C. Crowther, M
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    PRESSMEN BEAT G.E.C.
    57 8 IN a Business Hjuces' League soccer fixture played at Farrer Park yesterday, the Straits Times defeated the O.E.C. by four gcals to one. Scorers for the Pressmen were Kader and Hamid, one each m the first half, and Hamid two m the ."second h?.lf. Kalim converted a
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    GUTHRIES WIN 6—0
    23 8 GUTHRIES beat Thornycrofts by six goals to nil m a Business Hju^es' League soccer fixture played on the J.C.S.A. ground.
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    HONGKONG BANKERS BEAT SIME DARBY
    73 8 H. &S. Bank 4. Sinie Darby 1. PLAYING one of their finest games this season, the Hongkong and Shanghai Bank yesterday defeated Sime Darby by four goals to one m a Business Houses' league fixture placed on the S.H.B. ground. The losers fought back well,
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    Results Of Rodesse Sculls Heats At Yacht Club
    426 8 THE KEATS for the Rodesse Sculls 1 at the Royal Singapore Yacht Club were rowed off yesterday evening under moderately good conditions. There was a very slight following wind but the water was rather "lumpy," especially at the start. In the first
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    Cantonese Swimmers
    23 8 Members of the Cantones* Swlmmi \g Union, who achieved a fair measure of succesj at list Saturday's S ingapore Swimming championships.
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    TENNIS RESULTS AT S.R.C., S.C.R.C. & V.M.C.A.
    233 8 TENNIS RESULTS AT S.R.C., S.C.R.C. V.M.C.A. DESULTS of yesterday's ties m the tennis tournaments at the Singapore Recreation Club, Straits Chinese Recreation Club and the V.M.C.A. are given below. At The S.R.C. Of the two tics played m the S.R.C. lawn tennis tournament yesterday only one was decided. That was
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    SELECTIONS FOR TO-DAY
    53 8 SELECTIONS for to-day's races at Kuala Lumpur are: FREE PRESS Race 1: First Ra. Fighting Finish Race 2: Bay Rose. Rosalie Race 3: Fernlct. Codellus Race 4: Four O'clock. Woden Race 5: Adeie, Resistance Race 6: Furious. Cambalon? Race 7: Blue White, The Emperor Race 8: Mabel
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    WOMEN'S GOLF MATCH WON BY R.S.G.C.
    122 8 r[E women's gcif match, played between Royal Singapore Golf Club and Sepoy Lines Golf Club on Wednesday at Sepoy Lines, resulted m a win far R.S.G.C. by 25 poinis to 23. The iesults were, R.S.G.C. players mentioned first Mrs. J. B. Ross <14> 5,
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    ODD GOAL WIN
    187 8 Navy Beaten l n fc lvision Socce, Loyals Loyals to M l h N hy three BO;I Royal Nav> 1(l leaeuc fo*fe| Gillman liar: The win second posil They ha-. matches tta men. Yesterda\ to expert.-, was certainl) have been Exchanir s and then m the team
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