The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 30 May 1940

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    20 1 LATE SINGAPORE EDITION The Singapore Free Press AND DAILY NEWS NO. 16,100. KSTD. 1835 THURSDAY, MAY 30, 1910. 5 CENTS
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    B.E.F. LINE IN FLANDERS STILL INTACT
    867 1 Stiff Rearguard Action Now Being Fought WITHDRAWAL IN FACE OF TERRIFIC ODDS IT is learned m authoritative circles m London, reports Reuter, that the B.E.F. line m Flanders is intact. They have withdrawn somewhere towards the coast but it Js impossible to say exactly
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    Air Minister's High Tribute To The R.A.F.
    113 1 London. May 29. cIR m IUBALD SINCLAIR, the J Xir Minister. regretting his n.hilit* l attend a London h ,.,n p^id a warm tribute to K al)intr> and almost r/rsini men of the RAF. and We are passing through iT e hour and
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    Holidays Must Not Interrupt Production
    85 1 Holidays Must Not Interrupt Production London, May 29. Met of d to-day that :nersency probe interrupted by those for :;me which were of the r.mer months. neni therefore asks rs to cancel all B being and on the subL r iven as soon as Mr. Bevin said. at on production
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    10,860 JOIN UP FROM NORTHERN IRELAND
    30 1 R London. May 29. question m the Common! today. Mr. rd Privy Seal, stated :rcm Northern the British flghtnrptrrnlwif rding Bn u?rp *v*lU Reuter
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    TRAVANCORE'S OFFER TO BRITAIN
    21 1 TRAVANCORE'S OFFER TO BRITAIN r Hombay, May 29. hat the services of mcd forces of the state be-n offered to Reuter
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    IN THE FRENCH ARMY ZONE
    23 1 Somebody's "Home sweet home" is transformed into a mathine-gun snipers' nest, m a village near French covered positions.
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    B.E.F.'s Furious Rage At Revolting Nazi Deeds
    140 1 B.E.F. 's Furious Rage At Revolting Nazi Deeds IT was stated m London yesterday that the main feeling now among the officers and men of the B.E.F. m Flanders is one of furious rage against the Germans. Hatred has been aroused not so much because of the pounding they themselves
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    How Germans Worked In Holland
    293 1 How Germans Worked In Holland London, May 29. AFFICIAL quarters m London give a description to-day of German methods m the invasion of Holland, the use of the fifth column, parachute troops and troops landed by plane. It shows the thoroughness of German preparations and the success of their espionage.
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    Allied Forces Take Narvik From Germans
    100 1 Allied Forces Take Narvik From Germans London, May 29. A JOINT War Office and Admiralty communique issued to-day states information was received this morning that Narvik was captured last night by the Allied forces and that two hamlets, Fagerness and Forsnesset, lying on the fjord east of Narvik, are also
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    Ipoh-Born Man With R.A.F. Missing
    45 1 London, May 29. THE latest Air Ministry casualty com--1 munique. No. 32, contains the names of Flying-Officer A. C. Peach, born m Shanghai and whose father is at Shanghai, and Flying-Officer E. C. Ford, born m Ipoh, both missing.— Reuter
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    U.S. Urged To Take Active Steps To Repel Nazi Assault
    193 1 U.S. Urged To Take Active Steps To Repel Nazi Assault New York, May 29. THE influential Christian Science Monitor, of Boston, m a leading article, urges the United States to "take more active steps to repel the Nazi assault" and outlines the following seven-point programme: (1) Organize and finance refugee
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    53 1 London, Maj 9 MR. R. A. BUTLER. Foreign Und i Secretary, told the House 01 C mora to-day that Sir Samuel Honre would draw no salary m addition ;o his pay as member of Parliament dnring his mission to Spain. He would, however, receive expenses at a r«?te appropriate to
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    STOP PRESS
    202 1 Paris, May 2U. KING Leopold has returned to hb palare at Brussels which the Germans placed at his disposal, according to a report from the Belgian frontier. The Rome radio announced that Prince Charles, Count of Flanders, brother of Kin? Leopold is so seriously v junded that his
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    Shop Workers' Position Bad
    239 2 WEEKLY half-holidays for Aria tic sh^p assistants, the care of vagrants, the provision of an almshouse or home for the destitute poor m Singaoore and air raid precautions were among the subjects discussed at the Straits Settlements 'Singapore) Association annual geeting yesterday by th" chairman, Mr.
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    Radio Expert's Predictions
    146 2 A CONSULTING radio and civil engineer who helped to equip the Eiffel Tower with radio during the last war. predicted at the Singapore Rotary Club meeting yesterday, at which he gave an address, that "m a few years frcm now ycu won't have a radio set without
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    JAPANESE MISSION FROM ITALY
    69 2 FIVE members of a Japanese goodwill mission to Italy, three of whom are diplomats, arrived here on their way back to Japan yesterday by the Conte Verde. The three diplomats. Messrs. Siro Sawamoto, Yanagi Sigetosi and Matahiko. went first to America from Japan, accompanied by Major
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    Government Should Tell Public What To Do
    602 2 HOW BEST TO CONTRIBUTE TO COMMON CAUSE AN appeal to Government to tell the public plainly what they should, and should not do, m order to contribute by their individual conduct to the common cause, was made by Mr. K. K. O'Connor, the
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    65 2 Under the direction of Mr. P. Suppiah. "Thabala Master," his three children will give a musical performance at the Indian Ycuth League on Sunday at 4 p.m. Master P. S. Ramachandran (7 years old) will i sing to the accompaniment of the harmoi: s um by Miss P. S. Sarasvathi
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    STRAITS CHINESE: NO PROBLEMS
    158 2 NO vital matter affecting Straits Chinese arose last year to warrant any meetings of the Governor's Straits Chinese Consultative Committees m Singapore, Penang and Malacca. This fact is contained m the annual report of Mr. A. B. Jordan, Secretary for Chinese Affairs, Malaya, who adds that
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    CONTRACTOR LOSES SUIT AGAINST MUNICIPALITY
    166 2 A CLAIM for about $4,500 brought against the Municipal Commissioners by a Chinese contractor named Neo Bah was dismissed with costs by Mr. Justice Manning m the High Court yesterday. The claim, the plaintiff alleged, was supported by a tender or contract which had been
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    "ISLE OF DESTINY" AT ALHAMBRA
    97 2 PHOTOGRAPHED m cosmoeolour, R.K.O.s "Isle cf Destiny" which opened at the Alhambra yesterday, is an entertaining stcry of a girl flyer who crashes among a big gun-running gang on an island and helps smash the gang with the aid of the United States Marines, m
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    IN AID OF FUND
    63 2 A BENEFIT dramatic performance, "Abimanu Sundari," win be staged m Tamil at the Alexandra Hall In aid of tie Malaya Patriotic Fund, by the popular Madura Original Boys, torJght, commencing at 8.30, under the patronage of the acting Attorney General, Mr. N. A. Worley, and under
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    Message Of Hope To Anti-Nazi Elements In Reich
    442 2 London, May 29. WHEN the Ministry of Information was d'.scussed m the House of Commons yesterday, Mr. J. Noel-Baker pointed out that some neutral governments, although anti-Nazi, were not yet convinced of Britain's power or even her will to win the war.
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    Child Talent In "Dancing Time"
    108 2 WHAT might be ranked as one of W the best presentations of its type to be given m Singapore fcr some time is "Dancing Time," a show by pupils of the Fay Hamilton's School of Dancing at the Victoria Theatre. A dancing extravaganza. "Dancing Time,"
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    RAFFLES LIBRARY
    223 2 T^HE following newly added non-fiction and fiction works will be ready for issue on Saturday Echoing horn. Illustrated, Moyra Charlton; Europe's dance of death, G. T. Garratt; Personal record: 1928-1938, Julian Green; Keeping cool and other essays. J. B. S. HaJdane; Behind the surgeon's mask. James Harpolc: Failure
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    S.S.(S.)A. MUNICIPAL NOMINATIONS
    200 2 RESOLUTIONS affecting future no- minations of members of the Singapore Municipal Commission m the place of representatives going on leave, or dying, were passed at the annual meeting of the Strait.? Settlements (Singapore) Association yesterday. These amendments to the rules will make simpler tne nominations of Association
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    CHARITY EVENING AT CATHAY ON MONDAY
    119 2 ■pHE early performance at 6.15 p.m. at the Cathay Cinema on Monday. m aid of St. Andrew's Mission Hospital wJI provide an excellent treat to' cinema-goers. By permis-ion of Lt.-Cci. W. J. Graham, and officers, th? Band of the 2nd Battalion Th* Gordon Highlanders
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    London Stock Exchange
    156 2 The foUowuig t Ul4t Htj ft auotatiozii. Sh*rt« txaiem otiienrisc' The b o crokcrs' inar^.; are Exchange Telegraph v/uu. .uuaa &7 C i& 44 f Funding Loan War Lean 3-, Com Union Prudential Asset Royal Assce 1 Great Wef era Can. Pnc Riy. Or C j.: Chartered
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    COMMODITIES & EXCHANGES
    54 2 COMMODITIES EXCHANGES r oarer BUBBLE I Oct-Dtc Mar Xi I COFBA F.M.S 6d> Strata S D ftotterc^ r.! a COTTON Ma: PEPFEK: White Mustek W: Lar.:po:.. Ltrr.por.? Urn t TIN: F Sp F^rua:.. t: New Tort 53 f GOLD: To-da? I SILVEK: Spot 1 Time moi EXrUANGI >• Franc Dollar
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    Y.M.C.A. WATER-POLO
    22 2 THE water-pclo depart i at' For* Ist Te: Toh M Koor. O Ye ♦nd. Tfan Wai. Chenr W Hoe. R
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    17 2 Lt.-Col. K. X the Air Do arrived routine visit I He will be leavin on a simiiar
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    SHANGHAI HQ FOR NAZI ACTIVITY IN EAST
    291 3 Jewish Refugees Are Forced To Aid Cause GESTAPO ARM ACTIVE Shanghai, May 29. I \I>KK the protection of neutrality of the International I settlement— built by the democracies they are striving to )Vl rthruw— Germans have made Shanghai their centre for Nazi activity
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    Leopold's Surrender Resented By Vatican
    428 3 X Vatican City, May 29. ING LEOPOLD'S capitulation has produced a profound impression m the Vatican. The fact that the valiant Belgian army was obliged to lay down arms is resented all the more because the Vatican had displayed much pride m the fact that
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    Profits Tax To Apply To All Undertakings
    90 3 Profits Tax To Apply To All Undertakings T rofiti Ul of 100 percent., i i announced last week rades and businesses production. Is now to -indertakings whether II production or not. :ellor of th? Exchequer. Sir d the House of Co--U that he would introwith effect frcm Heavier Burdens I
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    HOW GERMANS TREAT ALLIED PRISONERS
    61 3 Berlin, May 29. pi?. MAN r.ilways and other means vi Utmport are occupied to such prisoners of war have all the wav from the front ;s m Germany, states a h adds: "They have :s during the march on he roads wrapped m Early m
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    REFUGEES FOR U.S.?
    39 3 London. May 29. :her m view of the in- of number of refugees en■jimtry the Government :o the United States to refafta as possible. Mr. tiler, F ireign Under-Secretary, itter was recehing the s attention.- Reuter
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    "Roosevelt Really Means Business"
    76 3 "Roosevelt Really Means Business" Washing..n. May Is. PRESIDENT Roosevelt really means business now" is the general reaction to the latest announcements regarding the creation of a defence council and the tax proposals to finance the defence programme. There is an obvious unanimity m Congress and the tax bills are likely
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    U.S. Aid For Allies Urged
    100 3 M» New York M »y 2 9R. WENDELL WILKIE, the well-known industrialist who Is emerging as a possible Republican candidate for the presidency, speaking at Akron, Ohio, to-day suggested that Mr. CordeU Hull, u.S. Secretary of State, should ask the Allies "publicly and openly m
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    Britain's Big Sugar Purchase Arrangement
    173 3 Britain's Big Sugar Purchase Arrangement London, May 29. MR. R. J. G. BOOTHBY, Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Food, announced at question time m the House of Commons to-day that arrangements had been completed for the purchase of the entire exports of the coming season's sugar production of Australia,
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    Egypt And Fifth Column Activities
    102 3 London, May 29. DURING Question time m the House of Commons to-day, Mr. J. C. Wedgwood (Lab., Newcastle-under-Lynne) asked Mr. R. A. Butler, Foreign Under-Secretary, if he had any irKormation regarding what precautions were being taken m connection with Italians and Germans m Egypt m
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    HOUSES OF PARLIAMENT PRECAUTIONS
    57 3 London, May 29. TN the House of Commons to-day the 1 Speaker announced that it was considered necessary to bring into effect special security arrangements for passes to Westminster. Permanent passes would be issued to-morrow afternoon for all members of Parliament, officers of the House and
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    HOW EMPIRE IS AIDING THE MOTHER COUNTRY
    385 3 THE gist of yesterday's messages tell of measures being taken m all parts of the Dominions and dependencies to intensify the Allied war effort. Canada has called up 50,000 more men for training. New Zealand has formed a representative war cabinet. Australia is
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    DOMESTIC OCCURRENCES
    51 3 DOMESTIC OCCUR RENCES ENGAGEMENT The engagement is announced between Mr. Ong Tiang Guan (Wallie), second son of Mr. Ong Boon Tat, JP., and Mrs. Ong Boon Tat. and Miss Chua Hock Tay (Phyllis), the only daughter cf Mr. and Mrs. Chua Cheng Hock. The marriage will take place m September
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    Latest Moves In Rumania
    73 3 T Bucharest, May 29. HE Government has prepared a scheme for the creation of an economic directorate m case of necessity. According to non-offlcial sources the scheme gives the Minister of National Economy discretionary powers over private industry m order to secure necessary production. The Government
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    33 3 London, May 29. ADMIRAL SIR EDWARD EVANS (Evans of the Broke > has been appointed to take charge of local protection and security for all factories engaged on aeronautical work m Britain.- British Wireless
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    "King Quisling Or King Weakling?"
    579 3 London, May 29. AI7HILE King Leopold's surrender is condemned and the seriousness of the blow to the Allies admitted, the British Press unanimously reiterates faith m the final victory. The Times says: "It is scarcely possible to over-estimate the gravity of the situation created by
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    The Singapore Free Press THURSDAY, MAY 30, 1940. Looking Ahead
    645 4 The Singapore Free Press THURSDAY, MAY 30, 1940. Looking Ahead AFTER the grave news of the past 36 hours, the thoughts of the Empire are naturally with the men of the British Expeditionary Force which is m an admittedly critical situation. How the High Command proposes to extricate them has
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    Great Battle Of The Tanks
    783 4 THE FREE PRESS publishes m this page a series of extracts from Paris despatches by American newspapermen, which throw fresh light on the tactics adopted by the Germans m their great offensive against the Allies during: the past fortnight. This article shows the way m
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    IN RUMANIA TODAY
    390 4  -  Walter Duranty By Bucharest. ALTHOUGH the rumour crop m A Bucharest continues to flourish like a green bay tree, there is a decided lessening of tension. Tension, you must understand, depends upon two circumstances external and internal. Externally, of course, the pressure comes from Germany because the
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    THE NAZIS' AIR OFFENSIVE
    617 4 THE NAZIS' AIR OFFENSIVE Dive Bombers Fast Fighter* M American neu patch from ParU man aerial tactic m Belgium and A NEW German v,.,, A m the west, to Frmrh Air Eynac's statement fighting .squadron that German air lo start 01 the war hav< r one for the All: The
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    WAR LOAN STRONGLY URGED ON GOVERNMENT
    1214 5 S.S.(S.)A. Plan For Raising $30,000,000 MALAYA'S CONTRIBUTIONS "INADEQUATE SLOW" :ll n commendation that the Malayan Governments ide a> Mxm as possible on a Malayan war riuch at kast $30,000,000 could be obtained been made by a special sub-committee of the tnients (Singapore) Association m
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    HEINKEL DOWN IN BELGIUM
    24 5 A common sight m France and Belgium, /his Ileinkel bomber was brought down by a British anti-aircraft battery m Belgium.
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    Last Voyage To The Far East
    85 5 ABOUT 300 German refugees from various European tewns, bound for Shanghai, were am^ng the 450 passengers on board the Italian liner Conte Verde which arrived m S'njapcre from lialy yesterday. The Conte Verde will arrive m Shanghai on June 6, on her last visit
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    New Egyptian Minister To Japan
    139 5 New Egyptian Minister To Japan A DMIRATION of Egypt's fine new army and air force was expressed by the new Egyptian Minister to Tokio, Nicholas Khalil Bey, who arrived m Singapore by the Conte Verde yesterday on his way to succeed the first Minister to Tokio, Abdul Wahab Daud Bey,
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    Saw His Father Slash Himself To Death
    239 5 Saw His Father Slash Himself To Death A VERDICT of suicide was re- corded by the acting Coroner, Mr. W. MacQuarrie, at an inquiry held yesterday into the death of an elderly Chinese, Sim Honjr Joo, who was alleged to have cut himself with a razcr m an estate ashort
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    Threat To Factory Workers Alleged
    84 5 TEN Chinese were charged m the third court yesterday with being members of an unlawful assembly. It was alleged that they used sticks and iron bars to forc-3 the workers 'of Sin Feng Pincapp'e Factory to strike on Tuesday. Several workers were injured and one
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    LOCAL BROADCAST ON "ENEMY PROPAGANDA"
    104 5 ENEMY Propaganda" is the title of a talk to be broadcast by Dr. Victor Purcell, M.C.S., to-night at 8.50. The talk will be given from the Singapore, Kuala Lumpur and Penang stations. Dr. Purcell analyses the methods used by German propagandists m their efforts to
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    CHANDU FIND IN BALE OF ONIONS ALLEGED
    267 5 ALLEGED to have been concerned m the illegal importation of 623.5 tahils of chandu concealed m a bale of onions, Tan Kah Seng, a young English-speaking ship's chinchew, claimed trial when charged before Mr. J. McFall m the Singapore criminal district court yesterday.
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    "Wasteful Duplication" Of Administration
    814 5 "Wasteful Duplication Of Administration SIMPLER CONTROL FOR SINGAPORE ADVOCATED AFTER criticizing Singapore officials and unofficial*—including members of the Straits Settlements (Singapore) Association— for an apparent reluctance to plunge into controversial matters, Mr. I). Robertson put forward at the annual meeting of the Association yesterday resolutions which concern the Government, Municipality,
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    Lawyer Helps Out As Interpreter
    91 5 A LAWYER. Mr. K. P. Mcnon assisted the third court < terday by assuming the rcl? of m tcrpreter m the absence of the regu lar interpreter who was i!l. m a case m which on* Malabari and 12 Chines we- re charged mUh playing
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    Sought Death In Canal
    111 5 THAN LUN. a 59-year-old Hokkkn, was charged m the third court yesterday with attempting to commit suicide at 3.45 p.m. last Saturday by jumping into the canal along Buitit Timah Road. Pleading guilty, Tan Lun said thai he had been unemployed for eight years because he
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    THE SINGAPORE C. OF C. RUBBER ASSOCIATION
    134 7 DAILY PRICES CURRENT May 29, at 13 o'clock noon Buyers Sellers No. IX R.S.S. Spot loose 36H 36 7 i No. IX R.S.S P. 0.8. m cases May- June (Sellers option) 37 37% G.F.A.Q. R.S.S F. 0.8. In bales May- June t Sellers
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    Law Notice For The Day
    54 7 Before the Honble The Ag. Chief Justice m Court No. 1 at 11 ajn.: Summons m Chambers 63 In 603/36. Before the Registrar at 10.30 a.m.— Passing Accounts m OS. 38 40. Before Dy. Registrar (Mr. Ess). At 10 a.m.— Taxation m 5.416i39. At 10.20
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    Monthly Contributions To Patriotic Fund In Singapore Urged
    305 7 Monthly Contributions To Patriotic Fund In Singapore Urged GREATER NEED THAN EVER AN appeal for regular monthly contributions to the Malaya Patriotic Fund is made by the Singapore committee of the Fund. The committee hope that monthly subscriptions will be promised by means of a banker's order form, so as
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    Allies Leading In Aircraft Output
    477 7 Allies Leading In Aircraft Output BETTER TYPES STANDARDIZED PRESENT events lend special importance to a comparison between the Allied and German Air Forces, writes a special correspondent. During the past year the production of aircraft m Britain and France together is known to have exceeded that of Germany. With regard
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    Yesterday's Rubber Auction
    150 7 THE Singapore Chamber of Commerce Rubber Association held its 1.483 th. auction yesterday, when there were Catalogued 2,570,824 lbs. (1,147.69 lbs Offered 2.371.363 lbs. 1 1,058.64 lbs Sold 1,677,803 lbs. 749.02 lbs!) T A SPOt London n 9 i6d New York mm 20 cents PRICES REALIZED Ribbed
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    Weights For Second Day At Ipoh
    232 7 (Prom Our Own Correspondent) Ipoh, May 29. WEIOHTSIor nve races on the second day of the Perak races are: Hones; Class 2— DJt. I—s1 5' 2 furs. Sir.:— Gijfgolette < ute Saenden 8 10 Erato 9.00 Efcster Parade 8.08 Harlowe 8.13 Sir Victor 8.08
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    Kallang Airmen Hold Chinese
    334 7 R.A.F. < Kalian*; > 1. Chinese 1. THE second division <B) game between the R.A.F (Kalian*) and the Chi neat was from the > r% beginning a duel between twu opposing forward lines, which vi.l their utmost and used every wi»e »<> beat the stout defences
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      144 7 POST OFFICE MAIL LIST Mails close at the General Post Office as follows:— TO-DAY Africa and South) surface 10 a.m. Australia air 5 p m Burma surface 1 p.m. Canada surface 5 p.m. CfJrton surface 10 a.m. China including Shanghai surface 5 p.m. Hong Kong surface 5 p.m. India (East
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    Crack Chinese Soccer XI Coming Eastern A. A. Due Here On Tuesday
    317 8 Crack Chinese Soccer XI Coming Eastern A. A. Due Here On Tuesday •THE h astern Athletic Association football team from Hong Kong, conquerers of South China and winners cf the senior soccer shield, highest football trophy in Hong Kong, are du* in Singapore on Tuesday from Manila, en their way
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    DRAW AT J.C.S.A.
    54 8 THE Y.MCA. and the Indian Association drey one goal aU m a second division ib) M of the S A F.A. soccer league on the J C S A. ground yesterday. The V.M CA. had the better of the ex".ues. but could not score. They deserved |0
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    Kamis, Yadi, Loon Chong Enter Semi-Finals
    676 8 KAMIS, Yadi and Yong Loon Chong, seeded players m the men's singles championship, entered the semi-finals as a result of their victories yesterday m the Singapore lawn tennis championships. The three players won their matches m straight sets, Kamis beating Pang Chiap Yong, 6—2,
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    S.C.C. SOCCER
    55 8 THE following have accepted to play for SC.C. vs. G.E.C. m a friendly soccer match to-day at the S.C.C.: FLt. R. P. S. Wyrill; S. L. McNe.\ M. L. Durrant: D. Brennan. T. G. Cottorell R Laird; T. A. H. Slack. R H. Pickard. R. A Hooper, H.
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    Schoolboys Win By Five Runs
    207 8 RAFFLES INSTITUTION scored a narrow victory m a game of cricket at Changi yesterday when they beat the Fortress R.E. by five runs. The scores were': R.E. (CHANGI) Nicholson c Mitchell b Thamotharam 16, Rookes lbw V. Retnam 11. Aly c Boon Yew b Thamotharam
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    CHUNG WHA FOOTBALL
    80 8 'THE Malaya Signals and Chung Wha Foot--1 ball Association will meet m a friendly game of soccer on Sunday at Farrer Park. The team to represent the Chung Whas •will be selected from the following players: Yoon Sin. Kirn Ener. Ah Kow; Seng Chye, Chit Lim, All
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    GEYLANG CORINTHIANS
    53 8 •THE following have been selected to play I soccer for the Geylang Corinthians against the A.C.S. Old Boys Association at Geylanpr stadium on Saturday at 5.15 p.m.: Ah Kow: Humphries (,capt.>, Dollah; Kirn Hin. Hoi Scner. Osrmn: Hock Guan, Ismail, Mahmood. Jaffar and Teck Seng. Reserves* Jabbar, Hock
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    NAVY BEAT FORT AT TANGLIN
    148 8 TN a game of cricket ;j! a gj t 1 yesterday, the Royal Canning by three vkfeeta The scores were FORT CANNING Wilton st Klrkword b Ptllew 51. Castor c Grer. DowJing c West b Bjrkneli it iS* Laing b Birknell 5. Whitman r b
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    49 8 "THE following ha\» ba i 1 present the Mak<prrtr? B badminton match cf fotu bles and one mixed dor.:).- Ifta Joseph's Church Br: home court comme:- Singles; Cvni Wee Souza. r.r.d W. Dana Doubles: Cyril Wei Geo. Theselra and V D Mixed: M. A. Lam i Theseira.
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    Ten Goals Scored In Padang Soccer Game
    490 8 Malays S.CC DLAYING on the padang yesterday m the fir i r the league, the Malays had to fight von h"?'' 1 beat the S.CC. The margin of vidon rd k In the early stages of the game itjd looked like a runaway
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      24 8 To-day's Sports Events Soccer: first division, Gordon Highlanders vs. R.A. (A.A.), Changi; reserve division, Loyals vs. Malays, stadium. Tennis: Singapore championsn.ps and S.C.R.C. tournament.
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