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Title Section20 1940-05-07 1 LATE SINGAPORE EDITION The Singapore Free Press AND DAILY NEWS NO. 16,080. ESTD. 1835 TIESDAY, MAY 7, 1940 S CENTS20 words
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519 1940-05-07 1 Operations Continue In Bad Weather TRENCH WARFARE: QUICK RESULTS NOT EXPECTED mated m London that there are between ';000 German troops besieged m Narvik, reports H officially learned that operations are still iiim hut weather conditions are bad and it would he unwise toReuter - 519 words
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41 1940-05-07 1 Brussels. May 6. AN AMERICAN-BORN German, Wil- helm Wilde, his daughter Thea, and a second man, Arthur Kahtner. were each sentenced to 15 years' hard labour to-day for esDionaee on behalf of Germany.- ReuterReuter - 41 words
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Article41 1940-05-07 1 London, May 6. PROFESSOR Koht, the Norwegian Foreign Minister, who is now m London, called on Mr. Chamberlain this afternoon and remained for some time. Professor Koht was accompanied by the Norwegian Minister m London, M. Colban.- ReuterReuter - 41 words
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Article124 1940-05-07 1 COMMUNIST PAPER LOSES ACTION London, May 6. SIR WALTER CITRINE, General Secretary of Trades Union Congress, and six other members of the General Council of the Trade Union Congress won a libel action m the King's Bench Division to-day against the official Communist organ the DailyReuter - 124 words
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99 1940-05-07 1 Butter Sugar May Be Rationed Further London, May 6. LORD WOOLTON, Minister of Food, stated to-day: "The public must be prepared at an early date for reduction of the butter ration to the former amount m view of the cessation of Danish supplies. Unless I am quite certain of adequateReuter - 99 words
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Article41 1940-05-07 1 PEOPLE desiring to leave Egypt will have to obtain an exit permit, and another order from Cairo cancels existing firearms permits and lays down penalties for anyone found m possession of firearms or explosives. ReuterReuter - 41 words
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Article37 1940-05-07 1 r -MORROW'S Parliamentary debate was the main topic of conversation on the Stock Exchange i Business was quiet and most Industrials 'tended lower. Gilt-edged strengthened and shares met enquiry. Wall Street was irregular. ReuterReuter - 37 words
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Article, Illustration130 1940-05-07 1 /^REAT INTEREST has been aroused m the Vatican City by the visit of Crown Prince Umberto of Italy and his wife, Crown Princess Marie Jose, to the Pope yesterday. The conversation lasted 35 minutes. Afterwards Prince Umberto and the Princess visited the Papal Secretary of130 words
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182 1940-05-07 1 Nazis Spread Rumours Of Impending Trouble On Balkan Frontiers tup \r rr x. London, May 6. IHb Ministry of Information stated to-day: "During the last 36 hours the German wireless and news services have been spreading unscrupulous stories about impending trouble on the Balkan frontiers. "Many of the stories conflict.182 words
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Article109 1940-05-07 1 Paris, May G. ABOUT 800 German shock troops preceded by artillery and trenchmortar nre participated m yesterday's spectacular but unsuccessful raid against three French posts m the Saare region yesterday. The pests were encircled but French flying squads, who were summoned, coi/nter-attacked and droveReuter - 109 words
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73 1940-05-07 1 1 Stockholm, May 6. A GERMAN seaplane flew over southern Swedish territory and alighted m the sea at the entrance to the channel separating Sweden and Denmark. A ship called by a Swedish plane picked up the plane and its crew. A German plane madeReuter - 73 words
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81 1940-05-07 1 London, May 6. pAPTAIN BALFOUR, Parliamentary Air Under-Secretary, on Sunday tcured R.A.F. bomber command units that have been heavily engaged m recent operations. Captain Balfour. piloting a threeseater monoplane, visited several stations, where he had opportunity of conveying the appreciation of the Air Council forBritish Wireless - 81 words
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76 1940-05-07 1 Chungking:, May 6. THE battle between the Chinese and Japanese forces is going on m the Han River Valley for possession of Siangyang and Fancheng, north-west of Hankow m the upper Han River valley. As the Japanese troops were converging on m the upper76 words
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241 1940-05-07 1 British Destroyer Sunk By Nazi Air Action WAS ESCORTING TROOP CONVOY London, May 6 AN Admiralty communique issued today states that H.M. desiroyer Afridi. 1,870 tons, has been sunk Following the withdrawal of troops from Namsos His Majesty's ships, of which the Destroyer Afridi (Captain P. L. Vian> was one,Reuter - 241 words
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67 1940-05-07 1 Stockholm, May (j. A GERMAN steamer and a fleet of 12 Swedish trawlers suddenly found themselves among a shoal of floaUn? mines off Vinga, the steamer and one trawler being sunk, according to a Gothenburg despatch to the newspaper Aftonbladet, which adds thatReuter - 67 words
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222 1940-05-07 1 Berlin, May 6. A COMMUNIQUE issued here to-day states that a British submarine, after being damaged by a mine, was encountered by two German aircraft m the Kattegat. They landed m the sea close to the submarine and brought the commander and petty officerReuter - 222 words
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Advertisement16 1940-05-07 1 BIGIA TEA BRINGS THE FRESHNESS AND FRAGRANCE OF THE UAYAN GARDENS DIRECT TO YOUR HOME to-night16 words
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Advertisement91 1940-05-07 1 THERE IS NO BETTER TEA THAN BIGIA TEA GROWN IN MALAYA SEAVIEW H HOTEL WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY SPECIAL DINNER DANCE MUSIC BY RELLER S BAND DANCE TO THE BEST BAM) IN TOWN DINNER S3.— NO AFTER DINNER ADMISSION CHARGE TO-NIGHT DANCE INFORMAL SATURDAY EXTENSION TO 1 A.M. ADELPHI GRILL91 words
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Article116 1940-05-07 2 I TLRIC Ahin, a young Eurasian, was charged m the Singapore second court yesterday with the theft of 15 pieces of zinc, one roll of wire-netting, 15 pieces of wood and five planks, valued at $8, the property of Mohamed bin Omar, at the 7th mile,116 words
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Article88 1940-05-07 2 ACQUITTED by a police court magistrate recently on a charge of cheating m respect of $10, an Indian named Dassan is to be re-tried, on the decision of Mr. Juttice a'Beckett Terrell m the court of Appeal yesterday. He Is to be re-tried by another police magistrate. Mr.88 words
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Article22 1940-05-07 2 MISS LJLAVATT, the Indian dancer, will give a performance at the Royal Johore International Club on Sunrjny at 10 ajn.22 words
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376 1940-05-07 2 MAINTAINING SUPPLY OF ALL ESSENTIALS PARTICULAR attention to the problem of food storage r "at the present junction owing to the desirability of maintaining the supply of essential foodstuffs ™m Malaya," is directed m the latest number of the Malayan Agricultural Journal, official publication376 words
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152 1940-05-07 2 COAST Guard," Columbia's production which opened at the Capitol yesterday, is a picture with a mighty punch. The director has dra^Ti the long bow with scenes of rescues m a terrifying gale and m the no less terrifying hazards of an Arctic blizzard; but the152 words
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92 1940-05-07 2 TWENTIETH Century Fox's "Inspector Hornleigh on Holiday," which opened at the Cathay last night, is more of a grand comedy with plenty of the Gordon Harker wit than a murder thriller. and abetted by Alastair Sim, Harker turns m a characteristic performance as the now92 words
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Article78 1940-05-07 2 'THE May Assizes opened before Mr. Justice Pedlow with the hearing of a rape charge against a Chinese labourer. The complainant is a girl of the same nationality and of about ten years of age. The hearing, which is m camera, is expected to conclude to-day. Of78 words
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Article48 1940-05-07 2 TARA Singh, a slkh watchman of the Tiger swimming pool, Pasir PanJang Road, yesterday appeared m the Singapore fifth court, charged with wrongfully confining a Chinese. C. O. Foo, on Saturday. He claimed trial and the case was postponed to May 14. Police bail was extended.48 words
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Article48 1940-05-07 2 "I AM very sorry," Franz Eriksen, an 1 18-year-old Norwegian, told Mr. J. G. Rappoport, Singapore third magistrate, yesterday, admitting that he hart been drunk and disorderly and caused a disturbance at Lavender Street on Saturday i]ight. Eriksen was fined $3, or three days' rigorous imprisonment.48 words
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Article320 1940-05-07 2 London, May 6. The following are to-day's closing middle Quotations. Shares are of £1 denomination unless otherwise stated: Con. Loan 5% 1944-64. 107% Funding Loan 4% 1960-90 111% "H* War Loan 3K% 100 -r 1 Com. Union Assce (Unite) 7 Prudential Assce A* 25 V& Royal Assce320 words
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Article175 1940-05-07 2 COMMODITIES EXCHANGES From Our Owd Correspondent) London, May 6. COMMODITY and Exchange marker closed as follows wltb pre\iou» Quotations ID Daren thesis:— RUBBER: Firm. Spot: ll 3 bd 114 d (113 16d 115 16d> July-Sept. imd ll%d ill s;i6d 17 7|l6d) Oct.-Dec. lPid ***** d (11 5 16d ll^d) Jan-Mar.175 words
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106 1940-05-07 2 Brussels, May 6. BELGIUMS' determination to maintain neutrality and independence was emphasised again by M. Pierlot. the Prime Minister, m a speech at Charleroi. He added: "Belgium is no longer a battlefield where the quarrels of other people can be settled. "Her territory is aReuter - 106 words
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59 1940-05-07 2 NEW ZEALAND is to manufacture* training aircraft of her own. It wis announced m Auckland yesterday that the first factory would be operating at the end of the month and as time went on more New Zealand material would be used until a completelyReuter - 59 words
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Advertisement154 1940-05-07 2 9TH DAY AND STILL DRAWING THE CROWDS j ZSlV.ta: ALHAMBRA SEE IT TO-DAY BEFORE IT ENDS! RKO RADIO Pit:*'' ml^J^^^^^^^ COMING NEXT CHANGE her weakest moment? Tnat Certain Woman COMING SHORTLY At Last A Truly moving Picture with the Screen's most amazing cast m the year's most dynamic story! A154 words
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Advertisement211 1940-05-07 2 A Thrilling ACTION-PACKED Adventure Story TIMELY as To-day's NEWS! I CAPITOL I" TOIU> VAr W I 3.1S 6.1S 9.1S SEE The Exciting Plane Crash m the Froien Arctic WasUs l SEE The Work of the lEN who protect a Nations r ((art COLUMBIA'S EXCITING ROMANTIC ADVENTURE DRAMA "COAST GUARD" y"211 words
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Article, Illustration899 1940-05-07 3 Premier To Present Full Picture Of Recent Events BRITISH PRESS ON DUTY OF GOVERNMENT TO PUBLIC TO-NIGHT'S debate m the House of Commons about the Norwegian campaign is expected to produce not only a full report of recent events but also some indication of the Allies' futureReuter; British Wireless - 899 words
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Article171 1940-05-07 3 "Wars Cannot Be Won By Waiting" v s. paper on ONE COMFORT" New York, May 6. Toe comfort to be drawn n the situation with which ;orwec:ian cefeat has coni the democratic nations is that it has at least the British people to the their being," writes the v. YorkReuter - 171 words
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Article96 1940-05-07 3 hungking. May 5. S- r.gs are being held to- r ughout the country on th anniversary of the as president of Provisional Government 1 21 by the 1 te Dr. Sun ier of the Chinese Repubol the Kuomlntang." have given pro- >menl by Mr. Sun the LegislativeReuter - 96 words
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Article25 1940-05-07 3 London. May 6. that Russian trade beln? considered by Government departi port that they have been I nmdattao m fact. No et been taken. ReuterReuter - 25 words
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Article35 1940-05-07 3 London, May 6. REAR-ADMIRAL HENRY MOORE has been appointed a Lord Commissioner of the Admiralty and assistant Chief of Naval Staff m succession to Rear-Admiral Harold Burrough from July 25 next ReuterReuter - 35 words
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Article95 1940-05-07 3 REUTER'S lobby correspondent states that nobody is prepared to predict what will happen m to-day's debate m the House of Commons. Even m the arrangement of the debate the correspondent states everything depends upon the contents of Mr. Chamberlain's speech and its effects upon the House. ItReuter - 95 words
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116 1940-05-07 3 Stockholm, May 5. FORTY-THREE ratings of the destroyer Hunter have reached Gummam near Lycksele m North Sweden, where they have been interned. As the Germans are said to have put them out of Norway apparently owing to a food shortage, it is likelyReuter - 116 words
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51 1940-05-07 3 THE Australian Air Ministry announced yesterday that a number of British built Ferry fighter planes are now being assembled m Australia. They are the first of 350 Ferry fighter aircraft and 650 Avro-Ansons being supplied by Great Britain as part of the Empire air scheme.—Reuter - 51 words
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Article81 1940-05-07 3 THE great advantages of democracy over dictatorship are vividly expressed m a cartoon m the Daily Express (London) yesterday. The cartoon shows Hitler sitting In an arm chair with his jack boots on the back of the German people. Field-Marshal Gocring is sitting beside him. In Hitler's81 words
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379 1940-05-07 3 London. May 6. A STATEMENT, issued yesterday at the close of the two-day conference held here between French and British Labour leaders on the problems Involved m the co-operation between their two countries, denounces the German contempt for international law and the freedomReuter - 379 words
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424 1940-05-07 3 Rome Note On British Move In Mediterranean CONFIRMATION OF REPORT LACKING London, May G. NO confirmation is available m Lcndon of the report that the Italian Government has put a number of official questions to Britain with regard to strengthening of the British Fleet m the Mediterranean. The policy ofReuter; British Wireless - 424 words
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60 1940-05-07 3 Sofia, May 6. BULGARIA'S determination to maintain her neutrality was emphasised by Gen. Daskalov, Minister for War, m a speech at a memorial ceremony for Bulgaria's war dead to-day. Kins Boris and members of the Government were present. "We have left nothing undone to ensureReuter - 60 words
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Article249 1940-05-07 3 INFORMATION ON NAVAL BUILDING Tokio, Ma\ 6. AN exchange of information on naval construction between Japan and the United States as proposed by the United States Secretary of Navy. Mr. Charles Edison, is described by naval observers as "clever tactic* on thr* part or the US.Eastern News - 249 words
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Article72 1940-05-07 3 Chungking. May 6. THE forecast of appointments of new governors of Manchurian provinces for the purpose, firstly of reaffirming the Government's policy not to recognize Manchukuo and secondly leaving the administration m the hands of Manchuria's natives is now officially confirmed by the SecretaryGeneral ofReuter - 72 words
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73 1940-05-07 3 THE wanton destruction of lLe is strongly condemned by President Loosevelt m a letter to the annual convention of the American Red Cross. He .says: "The bombing of helpless, I unprotected civilians is a tragedy whi h has aroused the horror of all mankind. IReuter - 73 words
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Advertisement70 1940-05-07 3 SAt/$A(r£S that will make you ask for a second helping > a treat when S.C.S. j|F 1 1 are p u c on the '^?^^M fw Every bau^age is packed J :^s^^^ "ff ooan-ss and flavour. J too, are our f :r < *'m& HIPOLATA, COCKTAIL and %M ff TOaiATO70 words
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Advertisement130 1940-05-07 3 GCLD SEAL PURE SULPHUR TABLLTS ran nun m hmni THIS PRODI (\M, A OM*M *p-\ HKAITIIV QDMnJEXHM MEDICAL HALL LTD 3. BATTERY ROAD. I^^lTUflll Where T0 DAY mjLlt lIIH TT i"nrt>od) :{.!,-> 6.15 jCJEJ^L MAUYA WINFHA DE LU» Goes Q1 IBOX OFFICE r^ 'PHONE 3400 COME and LAUGH Ku^SftS^n COME130 words
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643 1940-05-07 4 The Singapore Free Press TUESDAY, MAY 7, 1940. Malays The Services IT is encouraging to read of the increasing opportunities which are now being made available for Malays to serve with the fighting forces. The latest announcement regarding training of Malays m H.M.S. Pelandok at the Naval Base indicates that643 words
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Article, Illustration14 1940-05-07 4 STILL FEEL SORRY FOR THESE tOOR WEAK PEOPLE^ WBBY WHOM SHALL WE 'PROTECT' NEXT.'"14 words
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Article, Illustration1428 1940-05-07 4 How Britain— Heard The War Budget Our London Letter DFrom Our Own Correspondent London, Apr. 26. ALTHOUGH intimately con- nected with the war the budget cannot fairly be described as war news. But it has succeeded m pushing news from the fronts most of, which has been pure specula- 11,428 words
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Advertisement389 1940-05-07 4 |I#ALLSOPPS By Special appointment Established *^-r NEWEST DESIGNS IN DIAMOND JEWELLERY Necklaces Bracelets Brooches Rings Clip Watches. Incorporated m Ctylon) SINGAPORE IPOH PENANG. Any soreness, bleeding or sponffiness of the gums means that they are unhealthy. You are urged to use Gibbs "S.R." without delay. Most Dentists now prescribe Gibbs389 words
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Advertisement40 1940-05-07 4 Here f s a Device to Save Lens Strains and Breakage.' n j THIS SCfiEWLESS CONSTRUCTION is only obtainable from Kan Sin Optical House Manutactunng Ophthalmic Opticians I'HCNE 6363. 3J5. Nr.rtb Br;Cgn Road, Singapore. Branch 113, High St. K. Lumpur.40 words
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350 1940-05-07 5 TRESPASSING IN NAVAL BASE A SERIOUS OFFENCE police Request For Heavier Penalties Attempts to get m by i way of waterfront L-g r> is at war, and the offence of trespassing al H e at this particular time is an scrioaa one." declared Court Inspector J. Ellis J. G. Rappoport,350 words
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Article47 1940-05-07 5 T'HE Singapore Traction Co., Ltd., states m its traffic returns that the April figure of $234,000 was 532.000 more than the corresponding period last year. The aggregate for seven months was 51, 612,000, or $173,000 more than the corresponding period a year previously.47 words
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240 1940-05-07 5 BILL COLLECTOR SENT TO PRISON FOR 4 MONTHS •From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, May 6. rpHAT the offence of criminal breach Aof trust by Ec Cheng Chuan. former bill collector m the employ of Brinkmann and Co., was committed largely owing to a bad system of bookkeeping, was the240 words
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Article93 1940-05-07 5 TRANSFERRED from Malacca, where he had been first magistrate, Mr. J. G. Rappoport took over the duties of Singapore third magistrate yesterday. The first case before Mr. Rappoport was a gaming case m which a 41-year-old Hokkien, Chan Cheng Kiat, was charged with assisting m the93 words
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832 1940-05-07 5 CIVILIAN ON TWO CHARGES WOULD like to say that the original charge m another court was one of disorderly conduct, and now it has grown to astounding proportions," said Mr. A. J. Braga at the beginning of a case m which Henry Moore, a European,832 words
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Article17 1940-05-07 5 The Officer Administering the Government has appointed Mr. N. Jones to be Controller of Foreign Exchange. Malaya.17 words
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45 1940-05-07 5 Wife May Not Stand Bail For Ceylonese I-accd Ceytbc district ninal breach nging t3 a J.m. 29. been granted, •d surety," D p Cowle, "but I am unable j for bail sureties, i lv ibc yo- 1 1 wife be >f the bailed. I 2245 words
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Article26 1940-05-07 5 nar- v r price; i by r indent M; r years c Tokio was reporter, srrunvzi one of le world m26 words
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763 1940-05-07 5 "BRITAIN HAS REASON TO BE PROUD OF MALA YA (From Our Own Correspondent) London, Apr. 15. T*HE extent of Malaya's wr.r effort -1 is such as to make people m BriI tain and Malaya proud of the I relationship that has been established between them. This is the conclusion reached763 words
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417 1940-05-07 5 BIG RUBBER MEDICINE FACTORIES PLANNED A_ Chungking, Apr. 20. 1 least two reconstruction projects have been started by the Malaysian Chinese Comfort Mission, whose leaders— from Malaya, the Netherlands Indies and other Malaysian centres—are now m Chungking. One is the establishment of a non-profit-making pharmaceutical417 words
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83 1940-05-07 5 A VERDICT of suicide was returned by the acting Singapore coroner, Mr. W. MacQuarrie. yesterday at an inquiry into the death of an Indian labourer, Sinnayah, who was found dead m his house m Kerbau Road on May 1. Death was due to shock83 words
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Article25 1940-05-07 5 Mr. Murray M. Jack has been appointed president of the Rent Assessment Board for Singapore, vice Mr. O. L. Howe, who has gone on leave.25 words
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Article66 1940-05-07 5 There are now 151 landing grounds for aircraft m India. These include aerodromes and landing grounds controlled by the Civil Aviation Directorate, by Air Forces and the Army, by Indian States, local governments, r.viation companies and private individuals. Twenty-three civil aerodromes and landing grounds m British India are now open66 words
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319 1940-05-07 5 "ISLANDS ARE TOO VAST" A Shanghai. Apr. 24. DMIRAL Thomas C. Hart, com-mander-in-chief of the United States Asiatic fleet, told the Press today that he is "m entire sympathy i with efforts of the navy department to improve the situation at Guam.' Admiral319 words
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Advertisement88 1940-05-07 5 What Heat! fc i enjoy H'NTII B *< v ,u have it m Cool— Delightful Atmosphere TIEmOHDITIONED capTtol igTpANT k J* Of th °nl> Places m uhere this Benefit lin bf cd. J "jjjf lather is having CT e trained m Singapore V^r torjjood jcb" rode a vice decit «j88 words
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Advertisement17 1940-05-07 5 KEEP YOUR VOICE CLEAR WITH DIAMINTS Obtainable Eve ry where m SOLE AGENTS: ROBINSON CO., LTD. 20017 words
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Advertisement397 1940-05-07 6 P.&O. and BRITISH INDIA LINES (INCORPORATED IK ENGLAND* P. <S< O. S. N. COS SAILINGS. The P. O. S. N. Company will have a passenger steamer Sailing Westwards In The Near Future. AIJ vessels may call at any port on or off the route and the route and all tailings397 words
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Advertisement359 1940-05-07 6 BOUSTEAD CO., LTD. (Incorporated m F.M.8.) TELEPHONE: Frelfht 5431 Tassace sttl |||^AN PACIf S€ 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 tot detailed information359 words
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Advertisement421 1940-05-07 6 MANSFIELD CC, tff BLUE FUNNEL LIR E Frequent Sailings to United Kingdom ano United s America. Dates are not guaranteed, all cargQ subject to Conference War f JUSSS WESTERN AUBTR > THE SHORTEST SEA ROUTE AT THt CHEAPER Regular Services to Fre mantle (Perth) viB by first class passenger :>h»n>421 words
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1796 1940-05-07 7 Generals Not Allowed Same Degree Of Control As Before SPECTRE OF 1918 DEFEAT THAT the German Army of to-day is a less efficient and a less durable fighting: machine than its predecessor of 25 years ago was the conclusion reached1,796 words
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541 1940-05-07 7 Why Not LI.-G. For The War Cabinet Letter To The Editor READER ON THE PRESENT CRISIS (To the Editor of Free Press) Sir, I noted at first with apprehensic the headlines m your issue of today on the quotations from an artie'e by Mr. Lloyd-George m the London "Sunday Pictorial"541 words
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116 1940-05-07 7 DAILY PRICES I RBLNT May 6, 1940: 12 O'CLOCK NOON Buyer* Seller* No. IX R.SS Spot loose 37 27 > 4 No IX R.S.S t" 08. m cases May 37 37-^ G.F.A.Q R.S.S F. 0.8. In bales May 36 36 r FJIQ R.S.S.116 words
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Article39 1940-05-07 7 Mr. J. O. Enberg, an American gold miner, arrived m Singapore by K.N.I.L.M. plane yesterday, after completing inspections m the upper reaches of the Irrawaddy, m Burma. He Is accompanied by his wife, and is going on to Manila.39 words
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Advertisement313 1940-05-07 7 CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS rvSUFMS M ?AiaPAUTY Tenders. "^"""invited for the 2** Municipal Tenders JJfttl*^ j ed .V. 1. Tubes for to June 30, 1941. 4 ojn.. May 30. PH Lead. Date May 15. 1940. Oxide or iron Road. Date May 20. 1940 s at Joo Chiat Date of May 1940. jid313 words
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Advertisement171 1940-05-07 7 DOMESTIC OCCURREXCES DEATH The remains of the late Mr. T. Selvedurai, teacher, Victoria School, will be removed from 4. Ceylon Road, at :v. pn i;. evenl n* for cremation at the Hindu Cremation ground, Bldadari. at 5.30 p.m. Deeply regretted. BOARD RESIFENCE~ SEA FRONT RATONG GRANGE— 77 Meyer Rd (near171 words
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Advertisement80 1940-05-07 7 JOINT SERVICE OF /RINCE LINE SILVER LINE KINCfc LINE VESSELS PKOCELD fO HALIFAX, BOSTON NEW tORK. BALTIMORE PHILADELPHIA VIA CAPE OF GOOD HOPE SILVER LINE VESSELS PROCEED TO BALTIMORE, PHILADELPHIA. rtOSTON NEW YORE VIA PANAMA CANAL MX VESSELS HAVE GOOD PASSENGER ACCOMMODATION ARFS WILL BE SUPPLIED ON APPLICATION TO AGENTS.80 words
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Miscellaneous370 1940-05-07 7 Post Office Mail List TO-DAY Aden Africa J£ f P"r,?} na ai r 930 a.m and China (South-West surface S J5." Great Bf I tain' and Europ^ generally fndi! 5 930 a.m uiid 5 pm. IndSchina suka^ 9S Indo-China air 930 a.m. and 5p rr •J a P an air370 words
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Article, Illustration32 1940-05-07 8 1 :iy Off. who scored a double at the Selanscr snrin- rac? meefng, hems led m on Saturday. Lay Oil has now won his la t three rac*s m succession.32 words
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436 1940-05-07 8 Uniteers Win B.H. League Championship JACKS BEATEN IN KEEN GAME tniteers 4. Jacks 1. CONGRATULATIONS to Uniteers,thampions now of the Business Houses* League, for they wound up their successful season yesterday by beating Jacks Sports Club by four goals to one m one of the keenest games on the Singapore436 words
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84 1940-05-07 8 "THE following cards were returned for the 1 Keppel Golf Club's Captain's Prize, *hlch was played for during the week-end D. D. Blair 15—12—12 =39 (winner >; J. Guy 11—15—12 38: H. Irving Jones 16— li— 6-37: F. W. Dunhill 9—14—14 37; L. J.84 words
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Article38 1940-05-07 8 MAJOR J. J. O'Dwjvr and Capt T K. Murphy R..VM.C) beat Gr^up Capt. B. J. Silley and Wing Comdr F W;oU?y «R.A.F.> three and one m the Naw Cup. flrai at the Oarrijon Golf Club.38 words
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Article38 1940-05-07 8 THE annual athletic sports of the 1 Anglo-Chinese School will be hold on Saturday at 2.15 p.m. The events for Old Boys will bo: 220 yds.. 440 yds., relay and half-mile walk for thoie ever 3538 words
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570 1940-05-07 8 Winners Miss Several Easy Chances Of Scoring VOUT HAS "OFF-DAY" R.A.F 4; Gordons 0 THE R.A.F. should have scored at least nine goals against the Gordons m their first division league soccer encounter at Seletar yesterday but, instead, they won by less than half570 words
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Article35 1940-05-07 8 To-day's Sports Events COCCER: first division, Police vs. Royal Navy, stadium; reserve division, R.E. vs. S.R.C, S.R.C; Manchesters vs. R.A.F., Tanglin; second division (a). Malaya Signals vs. R.A.F. Torpedo, Alexandra. Tennis; S.R.C, S.C.R.C, and Y.M.CA.35 words
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Article259 1940-05-07 8 Tennis Results Further Ties DESULTS OF MATCHES played m yesterda's Singapore tennis tournaments are given below. At The S.C.C. The women's doubles final m the S.C.C. lawn tennis tournament was decided yesterday, and resulted m Mrs. Hipkin and Mrs. Sewell beating Mrs. Archer and Mrs. Warden, 6 4, 6 3.259 words
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Article125 1940-05-07 8 THE Katong Parish Association will meet the Oversea Chinese Bank at Anson Road (behind Fraser and Neave) on Wednesday. The K.P.A. will be selected from: Matthew Yong. K. Rozario. Ban Teek, P. Neubronner. H. Hoeden. F. Desker. C. Humphries. A. de Silva. P. Peters, B. Noronha, and125 words
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Article57 1940-05-07 8 THE following have accepted to play soccer for S.C.C. vs. Fortress Coy., R.E. m a first division league match to-morrow on the padang: E. C. Cherrington; Iff. Roberts. F. A. McCafTery; G. A. a. Ellery, F. E. Hutchinson, R. J. Forbes; A. N. Other, J. W. Prescott, J.57 words
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Article43 1940-05-07 8 THE Singapore Turf Club's July Meeting will take place on July 13, 17 and 20. There will be two runs for each division of classes 1 and 3 horses and two runs for each of class 1 ponies.43 words
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360 1940-05-07 8 CRICKET CLUB RESERVES HOLD MALAYS TO 2-2 DRAW S.C.C. Reserves 2; Malay Reserves 2. THE S.C.C. played good soccer 1 yesterday to hold the Malays to a two-all draw m a reserve division soccer fixture played on the padang. The Malays had slightly the better of exchanges but the S.C.C,360 words
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Article, Illustration29 1940-05-07 8 piciure. A phase of play m Sunday's tournament cricket same on the padang which the Etceteras beat the Merchants. This picture snous tne .nercnan batting:.- Free PressFree Press - 29 words
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487 1940-05-07 8 Player Ordered Off Field liT~Second Half Malays 5; Loyals L TAKING advantage of a weakened defence m the second half of the game, the Malays beat the Loyals by five goals to two at the stadium yesterday m a first division league fixture.487 words
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Article97 1940-05-07 8 FIRST class soccer is premised at the stadium to-mcrrow when the Royal Air Force and the Army meet m a friendly game. Having entered for the Malaya Cup campetition as a separate unit from the Combined Services this season, the RAF. will give an mdi a.ion97 words
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341 1940-05-07 8 <From Our Own Correspondent.' Penang, May 6. WEIGHTS for Saturday, the first day of ihe Penang Turf Club's Extra race meeting are: Ponies. Class 1. Div. 1. furs. Pinafore 9.l2The Needles 8.03 Electra 9.0850h0 7 13 Happy Sal 9.o7Pymble 7.12 Quisana 8.12 On press341 words
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107 1940-05-07 8 Rest Team For Annual Clarke Cup Cricket TWO CHANGES, EUROPEAN xi THE Rm teui 1 m the match on Satui day on the S < yesterday evei The fc110v. to represoiv th R. H. Rain Jlt n.am (vi«T-r: ln! Ku Cheou m Sabipailn R N Sundrum. N s Thuraisinshaih R'MTVCs107 words
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Article163 1940-05-07 8 Eight Mayers Q. For Match Piav EiGun Batch play tan at t.V ..ib The playM.- tnd ißf Tiant: X Oh nun h tUyashid I.;m Si<-"w Ja. F. T. Pop B Wcxxiall s r. ho W. A W.. E. K. Yap 80—7—73; If < Chua 87—163 words
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Article38 1940-05-07 8 ABOWL.^ aiid F>:->' take pflftft Tiiursd.r The folio* EHR H > Philip, E A I Dean A FEvans. The Ex repre^c^tfci H. Gray, V Clark. F J F OtTr. E A V. P. B \rbat R38 words
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31 1940-05-07 8 SCORINO all tl half, the beat Keitti a Pwiinrir" H the F. and N I Nestanglo s second hal: Scorer> ceicao '2- and I anglo, Ahm.t--31 words
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Article18 1940-05-07 8 SECOND DIVISION RESULTS DLAYING I the sec goals to on« In anoth. Fort Canntou sharing six pit* l>«18 words