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Title Section20 1940-05-24 1 LATE SINGAPORE EDITION The Singapore Free Press AND DAILY NEWS NO. 16,095 ESTD. 1835 FRIDAY, MAY 24, 1940. 5 CENTS20 words
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811 1940-05-24 1 m >iatement on the war situation m the House Irf Commons yesterday, Mr. Winston Churchill, the Prime jfcfcttr. -aid: The German armoured forces which made fcjrwty thnuutt the crack m the French army have penetrated into tht rear of the AlliedReuter - 811 words
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Article, Illustration916 1940-05-24 1 Announcement By Home Secretary POLICE RAID FASCIST ORGANIZATION -HO- £APT. A. H. M. Ramsay, Conservative M.P. for Peebles since 1931, was detained and taken into custody under the Defence General Regulations, 1939, yesterday, reports Reuter from London. This announcement was made m the House916 words
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75 1940-05-24 1 Hitler Fears U.S. Will Not Keep Out New York, May 23. A CCORDING to information from Swedish banking quarters quoted by the Stockholm correspondent of the New York Tunes, Germany has liquidated most of balances m the United States and transferred them to the credit of Swedish banks. The correspondentReuter - 75 words
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208 1940-05-24 1 Questions On Possible Nazi Invasion Of Eire London, May 23 THE defence position of Eire was 1 raised at question time m the House of Commons, when Mr. Churchill the Prime Minister, was asked whether he was satisfied that all necessary measures had been taken to prevent an invasion ofReuter - 208 words
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Article74 1940-05-24 1 Sir Oswald Mosley Arrested London, May 23. IT is officially announced that Sir Oswald Mosley and other leading members of the British Union of Fascists were arrested to-day. Others were Mr. Raven Thommon, Mr. Francis Hawkins, Mr. F. E. Burdent, Captain U. A. Hick, Mr. O. F. Watts,Reuter - 74 words
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321 1940-05-24 1 R.A.F. Fighters In Smashing New Successes INNUMERABLE NAZI PLANES DESTROYED Reuter London, May 23. CROM dawn to dusk R.A.F. fighters continued to patrol the skies over battlefields m the north of France and Belgium, destroying more German bombers, fighters and army co-operation aircraft, states an Air Ministry bulletin. At theReuter - 321 words
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68 1940-05-24 1 London, May 23. LORD WOOLTON, Minister cf FooC, speaking at a meeting of the Fwd Manufacturers Federation m London to-day, said they had secured that there would be for wartime sufficient fcod supplies m this country to keep us going and added: "Whatever may happenReuter - 68 words
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Advertisement78 1940-05-24 1 TH ERE IS NOTHING I b eTTER THAN painty lingerie aS a PRESENT FRO M ONE WOMAN XO ANOTHER »ISIT:CHOTIRMALL'S 41-43. HIGH ST. RAFFLES HOTEL To-night Dinner Dance (informal) 8 p.m. to midnight _SPECIAL DOUBLE FEATURE CABARET ATTRACTION THE VERSATILE DANCE TEAM DUO PALOTAI ry^ CH^RACT_R COMEDY BALLROOM DANCERS **SION78 words
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Advertisement108 1940-05-24 1 SHE WOULD LOVE A PRACTICAL PRESENT LIKE BROCADE HOSTESS GOWKS and WE HAVE IN ALL SIZES AND LOVELY DESIGNS CHOTIRMALL'S 41-43, HIGH STREET SEAVIEW HOTEL TO-NIGHY SPECIAL DINNER-DANCE CABARET HIGH CLASS ENTERTAINMENT PROVIDED BX THE I QUARTETTE ARTISTIQUE COMPLETE CHANGE OF PROGRAMME music Br BELLEITB BAND DANCE TO THE MOST108 words
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138 1940-05-24 2 A 53-YEAR-OLD Eurasian, Ignatius Gomes, and an English-speaking Chinese, Wee Tiang Seng, were charged m the third court yesterday with abetting offences of using as genuine forged Municipal itinerant hawkers' licences m 1939. There are two charges against Gomes: That on Feb. 18, 1939,138 words
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Article134 1940-05-24 2 SENTENCE of 12 months' rigorous imprisonment, to be followed by 12 months' police supervision, was passed en Ahmad Chola bin Yahya, a 23-year-old Malay, convicted by Mr. J. McFall, district judge, on a charge of dishonestly retaining stolen property, yesterday. It was his 11th conviction. Ahmad was alleged134 words
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Article77 1940-05-24 2 BAIL was opposed when Lee Leong Toh, a 32-year-old Hokkien. claimed trial m the Singapore second police court yesterday to a charge of using criminal force to public servants m the discharge of their duties. He was alleged to have committed the offence on May Day at77 words
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Article65 1940-05-24 2 LEE SOO HOR, who was charged in the third court with theft of a gramophone and a number oi records valued at about $50 from a friend, was fined $150, or five weeks' rigorous imprisonment, by Mr. J. G. Rappoport yesterday. Lee told the court that he had65 words
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Article58 1940-05-24 2 (From Our Own Correspondent) London, May 23. IN the Divorce Court to-day, Mr. Justice Bucknill granted a decree nisi to Dr. William Glyn Evans, of Muar, Johore. en the ground of the misconduct m London cf his wife, Lilian, with John Combe, who she met58 words
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Article45 1940-05-24 2 All members and old boys of Raffles Institution are notified that the annual dinner will be held at the Adelphi Hotel roof garden on Founder's Day, June 6. at 8.30 p.m. The annual general meeting of the Association precedes the dinner at 7 30 nm45 words
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260 1940-05-24 2 EXAMINER'S 17,000-MILE TOUR OF FAR EAST AS far as he had gathered from reports, music study m England had been affected by the war and public concerts had been similarly curtailed by the blackouts, said Dr. William Lovelock, Doctor of Music, London University, who260 words
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Article344 1940-05-24 2 London, May 23. 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% 1960-90 110%, +1% War Loan 3^% 99 4-2 Com. Union Assce (Units) 7 t-rudential Assce A' 22 Royal Assce 7 \i344 words
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Article177 1940-05-24 2 COMMODITIES EXCHANGES 'From Oui ilwu Corre.vpoijdeni) London, May 23. COMMODITY and Exchange markets closed as toiiows witfi previous quotations m pareniiiesis:— RUBBER: Easier. Spot 11 7 16d 11 %d (11%6 11 13il6d> July-Sept. H%d ll'zd Ul%d ll 3 4 d) Oct. -Dec. ll%d HVjd (ll%d ll 3 d) Jan-Mar 10177 words
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Article96 1940-05-24 2 LEONG KAH TAH, a 17-year-old youth, was charged m the third court yesterday with attempted theft of a dynamo from a bicycle m Serangcon Road. He pleaded guilty and was sentenced by Mr. J. G. Rappoport, the magistrate, to 12 strokes of the light rotan and six96 words
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Article83 1940-05-24 2 APPLICATION for ejection of a tenant made by Madame Lam Sam Koo, of Sea Avenue, before the Rent Assessment Board yesterday was refused when the respondent, H. S. Oeij, of a lorong m Telok Kurau, m reply to the applicant's statement, that she wanted the house for her83 words
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Article121 1940-05-24 2 (From Our Own Correspondent) Seremban, May 23. rE Seremban magistrate, Mr. J A. A. Faith, to-day returned a verdict m the inquiry into the circumstances attending the death of Krlshnan, a Tamil schoolboy who lived on Hamilton Estate, Nilai, and who was alleged to have121 words
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Article15 1940-05-24 2 Mr. W. G Br and Excise pointed m _v paragraph ol th < Wireless Order, 193915 words
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Advertisement329 1940-05-24 2 Let's see "THE FIGHTING 69TH" because it brings you history's heroes the story of their glory, which, once seen, no girl can help but Cherish. READ WHAT THE CRITICS SAY: 4 FIGHTING 69TH M BEST WAR FILM TO DATE" —Singapore Free Press. "ITS A PICTURE WITH A SOCK IN IT,329 words
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Advertisement230 1940-05-24 2 STILL ACCLAIMED AS THK SUBMARINE PICTURE EVER MADE! CAPITOL POSIT,VE^ wXm» AJL W&J 3 SHOWS TODAY 3.15-6.15 9 ir BRAND NEW PRlNT... Breaking Sec leading Theatres of the i||__**j^3_i_^ r The Most Exciting 2 g3Bg<ftg^' l| -i > > 1 ?"t-* Hours You Hove Ever ftßoJfoituyn }\tyC* menna With ROBERT230 words
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384 1940-05-24 3 [Mew Emergency Powers In Britain Welcomed LIBERTIES PLACED IN PAWN FOR VICTORY" London, May 23. THK Kind .viiq Powers Extension Bill, which was enacted I .terday m two hours and 43 minutes, is welcomed by !t j.h Press as the right answer to Hitler's384 words
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Article, Illustration16 1940-05-24 3 A French A.-A. battery commander congratulates R.A.F. fighter pilots on their victories over the Western Front.16 words
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146 1940-05-24 3 London. May 23. r) correspondent Dr Ott. the German erday informed Foreign Minister, the Ciovernment is not Netherlands Indies ..tement was made ianese declaration X k unln interprets I i blank power of ~.>- j.. terman declaration many waives any146 words
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Article39 1940-05-24 3 London, May 23. REUTER *S diplomatic correspondent learns that the Soviet's reply to the British note regarding Anglo-Soviet trade negotiations, handed to the Foreign Office last night, is now receiving consideration by the Government. Reuter.39 words
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Article23 1940-05-24 3 London, May 23. THE directors of the Liverpool Cotton Association announced to-day that the market is to remain closed until further notice.— Reuter.23 words
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327 1940-05-24 3 Senator Flays Lindbergh For "No Threat To America" Speech mun New York, May 23. JHE broadcast by Colonel Lindbergh last Sunday, m which the airman attacked the Government's defence measures, elicited a reply by Senator James Byrnes m a broadcast ast night, which is considered to represent the official replyReuter - 327 words
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98 1940-05-24 3 Paris, May 23. AT least 500 German "tour- ists" were involved m a plot detected m Belgrade to smuggle arms m musical instruments and cases into Yugoslavia. The famous Berlin philharmonic orchestra was billed to give a concert there three days ago but theReuter - 98 words
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44 1940-05-24 3 Chungking, May 23. A PRICK Stabilization Department has been organized by the Szechuen Government with a capital oi $20,000,000 (Chinese). Its activities will be centred round Chengtu where high prices, particularly m rice, caused much discontent recent! ReuterReuter - 44 words
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Article43 1940-05-24 3 London, May 23. •"PHE Belgian Embassy denies the German wireless claim that M. Pierlot, the Belgian Premier, and General Denis, Minister of National Defence, have been shot by the Belgians. Both are m perfect health, it is stated. ReuterReuter - 43 words
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Article29 1940-05-24 3 London, May 23. rE Berlin wireless announced today that Wohltat— Goering's chief economic adviser has been appointed commissioner of the Netherlands Bank and head of Dutch banks generally. ReuterReuter - 29 words
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348 1940-05-24 3 London, May 23--'"THE attainment by India of free and equal partnership m the British Commonwealth is the goal of our policy." declared Mr. L. S. Amery, Secretary for India, replying to questions m the House of Commons to-day. "We recognize that it is for Indians348 words
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172 1940-05-24 3 RUTHLESS RAID IN FRANCE London, May 23. /^»RIM stories of Nazi ruthlessness were told by the crews of two British hospital ships which were bombed and set on fire by enemy bombers on Tuesday off a French port and who arrived by cargo172 words
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50 1940-05-24 3 Zurich, May 23. THE Berlin correspondent of the Never Zuercher Zeitung reports that henceforth all private building is forbidden m Germany m order to release workmen and material for war purposes. Building permits previously allowed to industry have been reduced to a minimum ReuterReuter - 50 words
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Article67 1940-05-24 3 Paris, May 23. AN Admiralty communique issued here to-day stated: "During North Sea operations off the Dutch islands and Flanders coast we lost the submarine Doris, the destroyer Ladroit and the supply ship L^iiger. The crews of the two last-mentioned were saved. All other craft engaged, althoughReuter - 67 words
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157 1940-05-24 3 U.S.SendingShip To Europe For Evacuation Washington, May 23. r |~*HE U. S. Government has decided to send the liner President Roosevelt to Eire to bring Americans home from Europe. The ship will sail from New York to-day for Gal way. Mr. Cordell Hull, the Secretary of State, has telegraphed UnitedReuter - 157 words
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Article74 1940-05-24 3 London, May 23. THE uncontrolled sale of footwear of all kind* by retailers is forbidden m Holland, according lo the Germancon trolled Hilversum radio. Private individuals will only be able to buy one pair of shoes at a time and must have a written permitReuter - 74 words
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Advertisement38 1940-05-24 3 X, I R^B^ _B_M W\^^\ V tw Zealand's Choicest Butter with its nourishing ■"ness and abundance of vitamins, builds eaith strength sad energy. C S. I3BA 1° E 5376 FIVE lISES Advt of Singapore Cold Storage Co.. Ltd.38 words
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Advertisement175 1940-05-24 3 THAT COLD Cure it with Cinnamon &ouinine 50 cts. MIXTURE 75 cts. At MEDICAL HALL LTD. 3 Battery Road. '^^flTllim OPENING TO-DAY! I II Mrf Everybody 3^5 Q.^ iuiava:ijh_MJ!Mj9| Goes 9.15 j MORNING SHOW TOMORROW 11 O'CLOCK. See Special announcement on Page 7. "N, Roaring Adventure... fIHHk 1 Thrilling Romance!175 words
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1190 1940-05-24 4 The Singapore Free Press FRIDAY, MAY 24, 1940. Stabilizing The Front IT is still too early to expect detailed news of the fighting m Belgium and Northern France, but there is a sufficiently encouraging indication that the new counter-measures of the Allies are having the desired effect m stopping the1,190 words
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Article, Illustration307 1940-05-24 4 Builds Powerful New Bat tle fleet ready for eea ten months ahead of the programme. France's brand new "fleet" of capital ships should be capable, if desired, of operating m a homogeneous squadron not only with the Dunkerques, but also with the new British battleships, of the King George V307 words
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Article339 1940-05-24 4 Naval Correspondent Of The l)aii\ Tdegi and blew up at Casablanca on Sept. 18, no warship has been lost, though three auxiliary patrol craft have become casualties. French warships completing or under construction were stated by the Minister of Marine, M. Cesar Campinchi, m January to number339 words
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Article633 1940-05-24 4 NORMAN HILLSON - The Royal Acad emy NORMAN HILLSON BY IT takes more than a war to disturb to any large extent the traditional customs of English social and cultural life. English culture has long been dependent to a very large extent on tradition. In fact, tradition so stamps English national life that633 words
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Advertisement206 1940-05-24 4 To make a proper GIMLET I___r__^__^^_^__^3 B _K^! V_t^£*______KH _^_r_iTT^Bk_*_i _r^\ U /Ac LIME f__%£tf_4_* JUICE mW Ac If ll\P\ F^^ \T^\ l^B _-^_j _r»— W I P B— __x-_ _^pj __W______¥^^__^m_^ Y_W__\ __>MMBi* __i Ml 1 1 I _r __FF_ TV 1 _k_l _r_____r I lm\^9% tla\ Appetites gladly206 words
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Advertisement23 1940-05-24 4 0 W_K The Well-dressed man In Spore goes to MIEN CHONG FOR HIS TAILORING. LATEST STYLES— LOW PRICES. 34, COLEMAN ST 'Phone 4816.23 words
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Article, Illustration685 1940-05-24 5 HONG KONG READY TO FIGHT "FIFTH COLUMN" Sir Geoffrey Northcote On Defence Measures DISCUSSES INCOME TAX afH taking steps which any sensible country should v -aid Sir GeoflFrey Northcote, Governor of Hong fr»*. speaking of the Colony's measures against possible a ,ti%iiie- of a Fifth Column," after he had arrived685 words
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339 1940-05-24 5 Husband Wins Divorce Suit And Damages CLIFFORD VATSALOO, a professional boxer, who was cited as co-respondent m a divorce suit by [*r school teacher's husband, was ordered to pay $500 damages by Mr. Justice Manning m the High Court yesterday. Vatsaloo was also ordered to pay the costs of the339 words
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Article244 1940-05-24 5 FLASH STRIKES BAYONET I^UNDAR SINGH, an additional police constable attached to the R.A.F., Seletar, described yesterday m the Coroner's court how he saw another constable, Latchman Singh, die instantaneously when he was struck by lightning while on sentry duty on May 16. A verdict of244 words
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Article136 1940-05-24 5 THE Muslims of Singapore are to join m the Day of Prayer for the Allied cause, suggested by the KingEmperor, on Sunday, May 26. With full official approval, the Chief Kathi of Singapore, Imam Haji Abbas bin Haji Mohamed Taha, has issued instructions to all136 words
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Article113 1940-05-24 5 ON the occasion of the King's Birthday on June 13, when a route march consisting of detachments from certain units of the troops m Singapore will be held, starting at 8.45 a.m., the Officer Administering the Government will take the salute. Government officers will attend, uniform being113 words
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512 1940-05-24 5 TO-DAY is Empire Day, and will be celebrated throughout the British Empire with special earnestness m present circumstances. The Empire Day Movement is non-party, non-sectarian and nonsocial. Its president is Viscount Bledisloe. who m a special message regarding to-day's celebration, writes: The Empire is at512 words
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Article101 1940-05-24 5 THE Sultan of Trengganu has made a gift of 550,000 from the State of Trengganu for the prosecution of the war. The Secretary of State for the Colonies has informed the High Commissioner by telegram that His Majesty's Government gratefully accepted this offer and has asked101 words
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Article228 1940-05-24 5 CENTENCE of six weeks' rigorous imprisonment was yesterday imposed by the Singapore fifth magistrate, Mr. L. C. Goh, on a young Chinese "boy," Tan Jee Long, who was convicted on a charge of attempting to outrage the modesty of a Eurasian nurse at a house228 words
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Article250 1940-05-24 5 Dead Malay Has Not Been Identified CIRCUMSTANCES leading to the discovery of the highly decomposed body of an unknown Malay m a pond at the Happy Gardens, formerly Alkafr Gardens, a park off Serangoon Road, on the afternoon of May 14, were described250 words
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360 1940-05-24 5 Malay Soldier Acquitted On Murder Charge WITHOUT wishing to hear judge's summing up and the addresses of counsel, the special jury trying Yusof bin Bidin. a young Malay Sapper stationed at Changi on a charge of murder, at the Assizes yesterday decided not hear the case any further, as Urn360 words
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163 1940-05-24 5 •From Our Ow.n Correspondent* Ipoki, May z:i T^HE suit m which a young Inc. driver, Ramsaran, claimed $200 and costs from Edwin Maurice Glover, editor of the Malaya Tribune, was dismissed by Che Zamuddin m the Ipoh .second court to-day. The magistrate made an order163 words
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78 1940-05-24 5 THE "Soviet Economy" is the i\Ac of a talk to be given by Dr. T. H -cock, Professor of Economics at Ratle* College, from the Singapore station at 7.45 p.m to-day. This talk follows up Dr. SfkßCfc'l previous talk on the Nazi Economy. Be explains78 words
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Advertisement111 1940-05-24 5 RISK RYE A S 1 11 RDA Yin June TONY DRAWS A HORSE JUNE 15,21,22,28,29. The 'CARRIER' AIR-CONDITIONED CAPITOL RESTAURANT announces the introduction of Special BUSINESS MAN'S LUNCH Served Daily from 12.30 to 2.30 p.m. Si 00 Enj °y the BEST ~ABLE IN TOWN.. £4 QQ ,v w H De111 words
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Advertisement35 1940-05-24 5 CUPS AND TROPHIES ____m___mmm_____J_____ }T T^^___m__^9^ We have m stock a wide range of E.P.N.S. or Silver Cups, Shields, Silver Medak and E.P.N.S. Tankards. a, Special Discounts to Clubs <md Institutions. m ROBINSON CO., LTD.35 words
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Advertisement467 1940-05-24 6 P.&O. and BRITISH INDIA LINES (INCORPORATED IN ENGLAND) P. 6c O. S. N. COS SAILINGS. The best possible services are being maintained by the P. 0. S. N. Company to their usual ports of call except ports m Japan. Passengers are requested to register thehß requirements, but under present circumstances467 words
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Advertisement395 1940-05-24 6 BOUSTEAD CO., LTD. (Incorporated m PALS.) TELEPHONE: Freight 5433. Pawage SUI fUbIAM PACIffIC m -_-_aJ-----H Regular service from the Orient to Vancouver by GIANT EftlPßESSES— Across Canada through the Canadian Rockies— Lake Louise— Banff. Trans-Atlantic by "EMPRESS" •DUCHESS" or "MONT' steamers to the United Kingdom.— AH under one management. For395 words
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Advertisement452 1940-05-24 6 MANSFIELD CO., LTD? BLUE FUNNEL LINE. Frequent Sailings to United Kingdom and United States America. Oates are not guaranteed, all cargo bookm 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 passenger ships.452 words
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592 1940-05-24 7 LATEST CONTRIBUTIONS DONATIONS to the Malaya Patriotic Fund received up t- ♦k TU T__ bring total t0 $1,500,040. Contributions JiL nu d J m^ be s ent t0 the hon treasurers, c/o the Chartered Bank of India, Australia and China, Singapore. Donations previously acknowledged were592 words
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Advertisement421 1940-05-24 7 CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS BOARD RESIDENCE SEA FRONT KATONG GRANGE-77 Meyer Rd. (near Swimming Club) Board-Residence at moderate rates Large Gardens—Tennis. Phone: 5758. EAST ANGLIA «.OX_, km, BDIGApo IC. £_y a g_m PBowm sm. NAPIER HOUSE 7. Napier Road. m Tele. 7406 Overlooking Garrison Golf 2» Private bathrooms with cold and hot421 words
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Advertisement317 1940-05-24 7 THE SINGAPORE C. OF C, RUBBER ASSOCIATION DAILY PRICES CURRENT MAY 23, 1910: 12 O'CLOCK NOON Buyers Sellers No. IX R.S.S. Spot loose 36% 37 No. IX R.S.S F. 0.8. m cases May- June (Sellers option) 37^ 38 G.F.A.Q. R.S.S P. 0.8 m bales May- June (Sellers option) 36^ 36317 words
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Advertisement446 1940-05-24 7 U_NEttAL PASSEiMGEK AutMi lOK LLNAttO WHIlr MM IL>I TO EUROPE MAIL SERVICE TO LIVERPOOL VIA COLOMBO, ADEN, SUEZ, PORT SAID, NAPLES, MARSEILLES, GIBRALTAR CASABLANCA x s.s. Hakone Maru j une s.s. Suwa Maru j une o x Calls Bombay Singapore to Ist. Class 2nd. Class Naples St. $806 $746 St.446 words
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Miscellaneous86 1940-05-24 7 Law Notice For The Day Before the Honourable Mr. Justice a'Beckett Terrell— Court of Appeal, Kuala Lumpur. Before the Honourable Mr. Justice Manning m Court No. 2 At 11 a.m. Summonses m Chambers, etc., Bankruptcy. Thereafter— Pro. No. *****0 Ung Muong Kau Muoi— deed. Ngen Mvi Kia— Petitioner. Pro. No.86 words
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Miscellaneous66 1940-05-24 7 POST OFFICE MAIL LIST Malls close at the General Post Office as SUNDAY follows:— Australia (except Port Darwin. Aden surface 9 a.m. mml 5 pm. Australia f^^W* Pm la.S: p.rVrrro A r rallA S G^at ••_r•i{_l_ ••knd• 9 am 5 f^Jf™*™ d ro^ generally Sr£ct 9a m iiv£T_ i? boxholdcrs)66 words
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532 1940-05-24 8 Loon Chong Huck Toe Taken To Three Sets CHAMPIONSHIP TENNIS RESULTS TIES AS. B. PAKIR became Singapore junior boys' lawn tennis champion yesterday when he defeated his younger brother. A. G. li. Pakir, m a very close final, 7_9, 6—l, 6—3. It was the532 words
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657 1940-05-24 8 RESERVE DIVISION SOCCER AT STADIUM Chinese Reserves 4: Police Res. 1. THE Chinese Reserves met and beat the Police Reserves m an exciting and keenly contested football match at the stadium yesterday, which the Chinese won by four goals to one. It was657 words
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256 1940-05-24 8 Arcylls 1: Manchesters 0. MAKING the most of their opportu- nities m the first half, the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders beat the Manchesters by the only goal scored m a first division game of the S.A.F.A. league at Tanglin yesterday. The Tads were256 words
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Article127 1940-05-24 8 r[E LATEST SUA. classification list of horses and ponies ls: Transfers are: From class 3 to class 2: Exeve, Golden. Blaze, Lay Off. From class 4 to class 3: President. From class 3 to class 4: Kabinda, Redouble. New classifications are Class 1: Athboy, Brazeno. Class 2:127 words
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Article, Illustration29 1940-05-24 8 picture. A phase of play at the stadium on Tuesday in the first division football match in which the Malays beat the A.-A. Gunners four-three. Free PressFree Press - 29 words
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Article76 1940-05-24 8 (From Our Own Correspondent) Malacca, May 22. THE following have been selected to play for Malacca m the state cricket fixture against Negri Sembilan at Malacca on Jane 1 and 2 C. A. de Vries (cant.). Capt. W. H. Jackson, A. F. Baughan, Tarn Kong Yen,76 words
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Article53 1940-05-24 8 r pHE following have been selected to represent the V.M.C.A. m a friendly billiards game against the Siang 800 Athletic Association on Wednesday. May 29 at 7.30 p.m. at the V.M.C.A., Orchard Road. Dr. V. Xavier, Gan Kee Tian, Dr. Loh Poon Lip, E. S. M. Khatena. Reserve:53 words
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734 1940-05-24 8 Cricket Notes ARMY'S GOOD SHOWING IN SELETAR MATCH CTEPS to bring about a state cricket fixture Singapore and Negri Sembilan this season have i been taken, following the suggestion made m t»! a,read > last week. Both Singapore and Negri Sembilan have expressed734 words
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