The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 4 June 1940
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Title Section20 1940-06-04 1 LATE SINGAPORE EDITION The Singapore Fress Press AND DAILY NEWS NO. 16,104. ESTD. 1835 TUESDAY, JUNE 4, 1940. 5 CENTS20 words
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Article169 1940-06-04 1 BRITISH ENVOY SEES CIANO Italian Exodus From Egypt London, June 3. that Sir Percy Itistl Ambassador m it Ciano, Italian during the weekitloo is available the result of the 1 that hope are still ndon that II Duce irave responsibility against Italy's m the existing h has been kept mReuter - 169 words
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Article21 1940-06-04 1 pE Ra vornment has indcfltponed the 1942 Rome is that several >d for more time to thibitk- ReuterReuter - 21 words
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316 1940-06-04 1 Details Of Casualties Not Yet Known FRENCH FIGHTERS ENGAGE ENEMY Paris, June 3. THE first bombs of the war on Paris were dropped this afternoon. During an air raid warning: accompanied by very heavy anti-aircraft fire, several bombs were dropped near the centreReuter - 316 words
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Article78 1940-06-04 1 London, June 3. rt T 0 BOMBS were dropped by a plane on Forest Row, Sussex, early this morning. The bombs fell neat a school on the ed&e of the forest. The only casualty was one chicken. Police and other patrols speedily, appeared. Although the boarding school'sReuter - 78 words
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84 1940-06-04 1 Ex-Boxing Champion Wife Held Under Defence Laws London, June 3. JOE Beckett, one time heavyweight boxing champion, and his wife were detained at Southampton to-day under the Defence Regulations. It is understood that the Becketts became connected with the British Union of Fascists before the war. Joe Beckett recently joinedReuter - 84 words
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Article, Illustration48 1940-06-04 1 GENERAL LORD GORT (centre), now back m London with the greater part of the B.E.F. who has sent a message to the inhabitants of south-east coast towns expressing his gratitude for the way m which his troops were received and provided with rations on their return from Dunkirk.48 words
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Article41 1940-06-04 1 The official German news agency, reporting the Paris raid, states "German bombers this afternoon attacked the Paris aerodrome at Issy les Moulines and other aerodromes and institutions of the French air force m the vicinity of Paris."41 words
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Article27 1940-06-04 1 Kobe, June 3. The Spanish economic mission to Japan headed by Lieut.-Gen. Alberto C Girona arrived here this morning aboard The N.Y.K. liner Hakozaki Maru. Eastern NewsEastern News - 27 words
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133 1940-06-04 1 Grim Story Of Unbridled Nazi Frightfulness London, June 3. »THE German tactics of unbridled I frightfulness continue to be the theme of stories of the troops evacuated from Dunkirk A party of non-com-missioned officers who have returned related: "While thousands of us were waiting for ships to take us offReuter - 133 words
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Article123 1940-06-04 1 Rome, June 3. THE conviction that Italy is entering the war m the near future is growing among Italians. To-day's postponement of the Rome world exhibition is regarded as further evidence. Military doctors and veterinary surgeons are being called up next Thursday. The Press is still filled withReuter - 123 words
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568 1940-06-04 1 "APPALLING GERMAN LOSSES" AFTER FIRST BREAK THROUGH A SPECIAL correspondent of the Havas agency who has just returned to Paris from the Rethel area gives a vivid description of "appalling German losses" there, describing the re-establishment of the front after the German break through. He says that the French firstReuter - 568 words
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Article64 1940-06-04 1 Paris, June 3. ON the recommendation of General Weygand, Commander-in-Chief of the Allied armies, General Blanchard has been awarded the Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour and General Prioux, "whose wise handling of the retreat upon Dunkirk resulted m the saving of the greater part ofReuter - 64 words
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180 1940-06-04 1 London, June 3. IT WAS REVEALED by the Foreign I Secretary, Lord Halifax, to-day that the Duke of Kent is to represent the King at Lisbon where a congress is to be held at the end of this month to celebrateReuter - 180 words
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Article69 1940-06-04 1 New York, June 3. THE New York Times' correspondent at Panama says that the Nazis are attempting a reign of terror and blackmail m Latin American countries, extending the persecutions Hitler has inflicted on Jewish refugees to Norwegians, Danes and national of other countries underReuter - 69 words
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Article32 1940-06-04 1 London. June 3. F 1 is announced that the Ministry of Food, m co-operation with the Canadian Wheat Board, has purchased 50.000.000 bushels of Canadian wheat ReuterReuter - 32 words
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Article24 1940-06-04 1 London, June 3. THE Derby and Oaks are definitely being run at Newmarket on June 1? and June 13 respectively.- ReuterReuter - 24 words
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Advertisement97 1940-06-04 1 0B IS NO BETTER TEA THAN BIGIA TEA GROWN IN MALAYA RAFFLES HOTEL *o-nlght— Dinner Dance (informal) 8 p.m. to midnight OUTSTANDING CABARET ENTERTAINMENT DOUBLE FEATURE PROGRAMME THE SEVEN WALLABIES World's Greatest Girl Acrobats Whirlwind Tumblers THE DUO PALOTAI Talented Character Comedy Ballroom Dancers D WNER $3.00 Non-dtoe*s 5 LOO97 words
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Advertisement88 1940-06-04 1 BIGIA TEA BRINGS THE FRESHNESS AND FRAGRANCE OF THE MALAYAN GARDENS DIRECT TO YOUR HOME SEAVIEW H HOTEL TO-NIOHT WEDNESDAY, THURSDAY. FRIDAY, SATURDAY SPECIAL DINNER-DANCE CABARET ENTERTAINMENT PROVIDED BY QUARTETTE ARTISTIQUE DINNER $3.— NON-DINERS Sl— DANCE INFORMAL SUNDAY NIGHT JUNE 9, 1940 SPECIAL DINNER GRAND CONCERT SONGS BY LUBA MCDOWALL88 words
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Article121 1940-06-04 2 Japanese Premier On! Continued Neutrality Tokio, June 3. THE Government's policy of non-participation m the European war remains unchanged, declared the Prime Minister, Admiral Yonai, speaking at a Press conference to-day. Replying to a question Admiral Yonai said the United States v/as "apparently itching for action"Reuter - 121 words
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Article67 1940-06-04 2 Chungking, June 1. CHINESE residents m Batavia, N.E.1.. have informed the National Comfort Committee that a shipment of 6.000.000 quinine tablets is on its way •to Chungking and requested the Committee to have the medicine distributed among the front-line lighters and war refugees. The Chinese m Batavia,Central - 67 words
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Article113 1940-06-04 2 London, May 21. DR. M. HEILBORN, headmaster of the Ort Technical School— boys of which came to Leeds from Berlin shortly before the outbreak of war has been interned. But at the school premises, formerly a motor works m Roseville Road, Leeds, it was stated yesterday that113 words
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Article47 1940-06-04 2 ST. Andrew's Mission Hospital will be considerably benefltted by a charity show held yesterday afternoon m aid of the Hospital Week Fund at the Cathay Cinema. The theatre was practically packed, and there were good sales m programmes and brisk business at the bar.47 words
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Article, Illustration27 1940-06-04 2 A German attempt to bomb a British warship, H.M.S. Ardent, is graphically illustrated m this picture from Harstad. The ship was not damaged.27 words
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729 1940-06-04 2 (From Our Own Correspondent) London, May 22. A VIVID description of a German bombing attack m Northern France m the first days of the invasion is given by William Forrest, the News Chronicle correspondent with the B.E.F. This may bring to Malayans a realization729 words
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Article333 1940-06-04 2 London. June 3. The following are to-day's closing middla Quotations. Shares are ol £1 denomlnaLloD unless otherwise stated: The above are dealers middle price; orokers' margins, brokerage and stamp duty are not included.— Exchange Telegraph. Con. Loan 570 1944-64.... 107\ --H Funding Loan 4To 1960-90 110*4 War333 words
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Article176 1940-06-04 2 COMMODITIES EXCHANGES Frcm Ova owd CorresDondem) C London, June 3. OMMODITY and Exchange markets closed as tcilows wltn mcvlous Quotations id Darenthe?is: RUBBES: Firm. o 12 d 12Ud ((118 d? 8 d 12 d> July-Sept. 12d 12^d Ul 3 id 11 1316 d) Oct-Dec 117:i6dll 9 16d (115 16d 11176 words
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Article356 1940-06-04 2 FIVE INDIANS ACCUSED OF RIOTING (JHARGED with rioting on the premises of the Travancore Trading Company m Syed Alwi Road, on Mar. 15, 1940, three Sikhs and two Southern Indians claimed trial m the Singapore criminal district court yesterday. All five accused Arumugam, Tara Singh,356 words
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Article59 1940-06-04 2 THE following members have accepted to play for Public Services vs. Army on Sunday m a tournament cricket game at Tanglin au 11 a.m. H. D. Ward, P. C. Staunton, J. E. Jean-, J. T. Rea. J. W. Ewart. R. S. Tufnell. G. W. S. Waitcs, A. Gilmcur.59 words
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138 1940-06-04 2 ANTI-FASCIST DUKE KILLED IN ACTION T^HE Tl-T umberlano. ports, was k:. visitor to S:l an admirer of th Base and an ant He was a ]v Guards when I the Nazi fora nentary Privi Lord P: Secretary The Duk he visited is an Duk. < plare.' Eu: h sipht-.- .1.138 words
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Article19 1940-06-04 2 VICTORIAN ATHLETIC PARTY A Hl:>- Park to-r. rtprejent tbt Wa; Mm:. SI v Foo, Ah V Tim, Kok ry19 words
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Article21 1940-06-04 2 AN Knteresti plaved Bast- proun boat the Kiu to Oil. The Rai clayed a flm Raju. V wini.'21 words
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Advertisement202 1940-06-04 2 HAILED BY CRITICS AM) PUBLIC AS ANN SHERIDAN'S BEST PICTURE Last Few Screenings, Hurry up 6.15 9.15 p.m. ALHAIVItSK/% ONLY LOUIS BROMFIELD COULD WRITE IT ONLY ANN SHERIDAN COULD PLAY IT! X^ A B^ Hlm^ You'll wtot to give them both a great big 1 1 W^ M Raios Came"202 words
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Advertisement117 1940-06-04 2 'G.W.T.W/ applauded by Enthusiastic Crowds £fßfM' ~^-tIP^ 'fund reds !iav CAPrrcn. fji» t 1 The Greatest Motion gl r Picture ever made S J *^^J i^ «T continues its irrcal y I nil m nh ivi Jv tf A A ill |^Bb^~^V »^fc ,m L^t Filmed m (Jcrgcous Colour \ll|^117 words
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1098 1940-06-04 3 Big Onslaught On French Defences Not Likely Yet NEXT MOVE IS AWAITED Oxji v™^ v London, June 3. Wi^ ftf f he Present vast battle been r«L m u m W eslion now is "Where will the ?ary SSSSJST attem?t€d? writes WH/Sfw San°lReuter - 1,098 words
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211 1940-06-04 3 India's Role If Middle East Is Threatened London. June 3. t of the Indian Empiie ci by The Times which, I on the valuable beins made by the Indian the Allied cause, calls atten,ments m the Indian lowed m a scheme ani Friday by the Commanderarmy has already been .erBritish Wireless - 211 words
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64 1940-06-04 3 London. June 3. rl i m\ official Dutch circles is id truth m the rent by the Hamburg radio fcmn W;lhelmina has decided to Britain for the Netherlands ■ck plan was urged up:n the .^quently there has been the Queen first opposproposal and then64 words
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Article47 1940-06-04 3 London, June 3. ON the Stock Exchange to-day giltedged securities were firm despite paucity of business but industrials were heavy. Gold minings improved on cessation of recent offerings. Near Eastern bonds were lower, reflecting international uncertainties m the Mediterranean area. Wall Street was steady.- ReuterReuter - 47 words
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Article33 1940-06-04 3 SIR Stafford Cripps is still at Athens but it is understood that he will soon continue his journey to Moscow since it is expected that the situation will .shortly be satisfactorily cleared ReuterReuter - 33 words
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487 1940-06-04 3 TTHE latest declaration of the Supreme War Council, that the Allied governments and peoples are more than ever implacably resolved to pursue m the closest possible concord their present struggle until complete victory is achieved, Is a timely expression of the spirit of487 words
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Article, Illustration40 1940-06-04 3 This picture, taken m the course of a visit to an R VF. fighter station m France, shows the wireless receiving station which keeps contact with the I pilots m the air on patrol.40 words
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Article113 1940-06-04 3 Paris, June 3. SWEARING a solemn oath to remain faithful to M. Pierlot's government and condemning King Leopold, 5,000 Belgian refugees took part m a demonstration m sympathy with France yesterday. The children of. King Leopold are m France. It is stated that they have not beenReuter - 113 words
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Article177 1940-06-04 3 THE Free Press begins to-day a new women's page feature of Malayan interest. It is written by Mary Heath cott. an experienced woman Journalist who was until a few months ago with the Evening News (London). Miss Heathcott brings to this feature^ the modern Fleet Street177 words
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58 1940-06-04 3 London, June 3. THE Queen has sent a letter to Lord Luke, chairman of the Flag Day committee of the Lord Mayor's Fund, expressing her pleasure at the inauguration of Red Cross Flag day throughout the Empire on Wednesday and thanks to all helpers.Reuter - 58 words
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Article35 1940-06-04 3 London, June 3. THE Ministry of Information m a communique issued this morning states that there is not a vestige of truth m the German report that H.M.S. Nelson has been sunk.- ReuterReuter - 35 words
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173 1940-06-04 3 THE PEOPLE of Great Britain are showing their determination that the reformed British army shall be lully supplied with weapons. Workers m factories and industries which carried on throughout the we2kend will continue to give of their time until the needs of warReuter - 173 words
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Article102 1940-06-04 3 MENZIES" MESSAGE TO REYNAUD T*HE Australian Prime Minister. Mr. R. G. Menzies, sent a cable yesterday to M. Reynaud. the French Prime Minister, conveying the Comm )n--wealth's greetings to France. At this hour of danger, all lovers of Ireedom have the fullsst admiration for the French soldiersReuter - 102 words
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51 1940-06-04 3 Peiping, June 3. pHINESE REPORTS that the Sino- Belgian Bank at Tientsin has closed its doors are exaggerated, it is pointed out by the Belgian Embassy here. It is stated that the bank is still functioning normally and there had been no "run" by creditors-Reuter - 51 words
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Advertisement84 1940-06-04 3 IPLMIO QUA lit U cVrSft PORK B*/ > i* J^^R** j f xis^ A xv^ o^s^. A^^ >^^^aL^^^^BH^B "a A^li^H jtt£^. iß^r *o finer obtainable /lO i\ **<fwkere \AcT /y it has the superior flavour WPP9 B 1 Quality only found m imported WftAl PP9V All cur Australian Pork is84 words
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Advertisement169 1940-06-04 3 GOING ON LEAVE? Buy a new SPONGE and SPONGE BAG from MEDICAL HALL LTD. 3 Battery Road. PARAMOUNT PRESENT W jfc T H DOROTHY LAMOUR wiSL HAUYA'S CINEMA DE LUXE and ROBERT DDCCTAII Where Everybody Goes r X t 5 I U N 3 15 6 1$ 9 15 IN169 words
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702 1940-06-04 4 The TTESDAY, JUNE 4, 1940. The Italian Puzzle AFTER to-day's meeting of the Fascist Grand Council Italy's attitude towards the European war may become clearer; on the other hand, the present extraordinary position may continue indefinitely. If one is to judge from the military preparations now everywhere m evidence m702 words
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Article, Illustration1031 1940-06-04 4 Joan Fuller - Joan Fuller World's Most Wonderful Railway* By HEEP down beneath London, running m great steel tubes, is the most remarkable railway system m the world the London Underground. All day j long and for most of the night it carries the population of the greatest1,031 words
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337 1940-06-04 4 PERCY HAZEL - They Fish For Mines Instead Of Cod PERCY HAZEL BY CROM the pursuit of cod off the r Grand Banks to the location of enemy mines off the English coasts is a far cry. But it is a job which is now being done with skill by some hundreds of337 words
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Advertisement305 1940-06-04 4 Do You Like Old Things Z^^^^JH 1 fl l^a x' -v -yVT' vmi JC Then You Will Like EASHAW BRANDY CLUB, 4O YEARS 6O YEARS OLD CALDBECK'S By Special appointment Established t^ •a?" NEWEST DESIGNS IN DIAMOND JEWELLERY Necklaces Bracelets Brooche: Rings Clip Watches incorporated tn Ceylon j SINGAPORE IPOH305 words
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Advertisement62 1940-06-04 4 Be Careful m wearing unground Sunglasses, which may cause your eyes to be defective. Go to Naa Sin and see tb*. ...wJern frames fitted with Genuine Chance English Crookes' B or B 2 Dark glasses for Safe and Comfortable Vision. At $5.00 per pair. Nan Sin Optical House m, North62 words
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Article, Illustration1485 1940-06-04 5 MARY HEATHCOTT - MARY HEATHCOTT Free Press Feature By -PfTAI Veek is now m and the organiz•ious shows and inch are taking able soon to rest laurels. 'rosley. organizer of the -mance of "Midnight" ma yesterday should I herself and her band norning on its success. St. Andrew's Hospital1,485 words
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Article, Illustration63 1940-06-04 5 Mrs. F. V. Crosley, organizer of the charity matinee at the Cathay cinema yesterday is seen here with some of her large band of helpers. They were at the cinema early yesterday morning, making final preparations for the afternoon. (Left to right): Mrs. Prescott, Mrs. Crosley, Mrs.63 words
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Advertisement183 1940-06-04 5 t notify all our customers hat our shop will be CLOSED ON SUNDAYS v just unpacked a shipment of Chinese Embroidered Slippers, L *en Goods ACamphorwood Chests > conveniently to-day C. K. TANG, for Hl h Quality— Best Value. 141, River Valley R4U S'poi*. Phone 2181 4 Entrust all your183 words
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Advertisement178 1940-06-04 5 Beauty In The Tropics jflyr I Needs Expert Care W^¥>/, J ELIZABETH ARDEN knows all the difficulties you have to contend with, and what is more, she knows exactly how to overcome them for you so be sure and visit her expert m the cool airconditioned salon for treatment and178 words
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Article, Illustration562 1940-06-04 6 Ribbentrop Is Accused Of Bungling Moves REVOLVER ATTACK ON HIMMLER REPORTED New Reich Foreign Minister? DERLIN to-day is m a state of nervous tension comparable only with the atmosphere which existed at the time of the Hitler blood bath of June 1934. It is significant562 words
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Article87 1940-06-04 6 jyiH. SHEAR MILLER has been owed the price of a pair of shoes for 26 years. He s^ld the shoes to a wine merchant m Ottawa, early m 1914. The win? merchant took them away without paying. Mr. Miller still lives m Ottawa.87 words
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Article59 1940-06-04 6 MANY of the audience walked out when the German propagannda film, "Campaign m Poland," was shown m a cinema here. The film aroused disgust among the Spaniards. They believe that it was designed to intimidate neutrals and as a warning to them. Guests at a showing of the film at59 words
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Article, Illustration69 1940-06-04 6 George Muir, a war grave-keeper arrested the entire crew of a Dormer aeroplane that was brought down by R.A.F. fighters m France. He found the crew walking away from their crashed plane fully armed, and with great bravery asked them to hand over their arms,69 words
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523 1940-06-04 6 an AIL out! 1 signalled Lieutenant D Alexander William Stewart, pilot of a plane from the carrier Ark Royal, to his observer as their machine dived out of control towards the sea. He glanced briefly round before taking to the safety of his own523 words
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88 1940-06-04 6 A WOMAN who. when lying ill with influenza, rescued her next-door neighbour's three children from their burning home was presented with a cheque and the medal and certificate of the Liverpool Shipwreck and Humane Society. She is Mrs. Ellen E. Kells, 49, oi Stitt88 words
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Article, Illustration7 1940-06-04 6 British and Belgian troops fraternising m Flanders.7 words
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Article355 1940-06-04 6 MOW I can tell you the first full story of the German bombing raid that turned Namsos from a prosperous port into a heap of reeking cinders, writes a Daily Express war correspondent. It ended with the Nazi bombers doing aerobatics over the ruins, and skywriting355 words
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383 1940-06-04 6 GERMAN PROPAGANDA DRIVE IN S. AMERICA £6,000,000 Spent A y ear THE Germans spend £6,000,000 a year > South America. Yet at the moment Bi high m a rather fluctuating market m Latin result, it is said, of the Allies' prompt reph gression m Norway and the Low Countries Persual383 words
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Article, Illustration17 1940-06-04 6 Chinese ffirls from the Y.W.C.A. Industrial school. Singapore, rwrivinj gifts at their picnic at Katong last week.17 words
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Advertisement142 1940-06-04 6 WOMEN AMAZED IIfIfePOWDER P^Br SHADES W/^AfF ade *V ama <' c ■P^W M v jjreolour machine m Paris f f jgfijj/^k n/%HDi EC* known. This powder is water- I vv(/vAftV proof. Stays on all day, I I r 1 X jutijwi yiff/lil even m wind and rain. B A {JOpfPLcJCiOni142 words
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Advertisement10 1940-06-04 6 mm urn with youri M 6 you* JAy to cTR10 words
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637 1940-06-04 7 Severe Competition From Japan And India EXPERT VISITS SINGAPORE ■rtDBBTAKING an investigation m Malaya with a view linir the market which British cotton and textile possessed m this country before Japanese Ir j; a n mills began their competition, Mr. E. Shaw, ÜBpA637 words
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Article106 1940-06-04 7 MOST DANGEROUS,' SAYS OFFICER TWO Hainanese, Fu Eng Chiong, and Ngiam Seng Guan, ex-shop assistants, were sentenced to three months' rigorous imprisonment and fined $500 each, or six months' further imprisonment, by Mr. J. G. Rappoport, Singapore third police magistrate, yesterday, for acting as members of106 words
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Article, Illustration212 1940-06-04 7 Fo ur-Sto reyed Office For Marine Pilots CINGAPORE'S new modern fouru storey Pilots' Association office at the East Wharf has just been completed at a cost of about $16,000. It is to be officially opened m a fortnight's time. Built next to the old office which Is believed to be212 words
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Article107 1940-06-04 7 (From Our Own Correspondent) Johore Bahru, June 3. SEVERAL fresh cases of malaria are reported to have occurred m the Mersing and Kota Tinggi districts during the past two months. Although some improvement is reported now, there are still over 30 persons m the Mersing107 words
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Article31 1940-06-04 7 Dr. William Lovelock, F.T.C.L., gave an interesting lecture to 250 students of the Far Eastern School of Music on Saturday. He is conducting examinations for the Trinity College m the East.31 words
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138 1940-06-04 7 .siderable experience of m the city of RanJones, a social worker, 53r Singapore, at the invitation olice Department to study the prostitution. t -vn how long her work VJS? her here- oaj investigations into the exitution m Singapore were earned out by women officers U138 words
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179 1940-06-04 7 (To the Editor of the Free Press) Sir,— Evidently "One of Them, m criticising the definition of a Malay. never read the editorial prefatory remark to that definition. If he iiad, he would at once know that the "Modern Light" definition was net meant for179 words
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157 1940-06-04 7 AGITATION FOR CONSCRIPTION SPHERE is agitation for conscription m New Zealand, and a national register is being prepared, said Mr. H. J. Kelliher, proprietor of the New Zealand Mirror, on his arrival at Singapore from Bangkok en a holiday yesterday. Mr. Kelliher, who is157 words
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Article180 1940-06-04 7 TPHAT an attorney cannot conduct a case so long as the principal was m the country, was the opinion expressed by Mr. Justice Pedlow m the High Court yesterday. The point arose when a suit for $5 000 damages brought by the General Lighterage and180 words
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Article64 1940-06-04 7 Before The Hon'ble The Ag. Chief Justice m Court No. 1 at 11 a.m. D.C. Appeal N0. 2/40 P. C. Seek trading as Oversea Structural Company. Appellants and Wong 6z, Lee. Respondents. Before the Registrar at 10.30 a.m. Enquiry m 5. 36/39 (Contd.). Before Dy.64 words
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Article69 1940-06-04 7 MAJOR-GENERAL L. V. Bond, G.0.C., Malaya, will open the fourth interschool art exhibition m Singapore on Monday at 5 p.m. Dr. Lim Han Hoe will distribute the prizes on June 13. The exhibition is under the patronage of the Friends of Singapore, and has been organised by St.69 words
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Article41 1940-06-04 7 The Singapore Municipal Secretary has written to the Singapore Ratepayers' Association stating that it had been decided m future to buy all land required for splaying of corners of buildings erected at street junctions. The Association's committee has considered this satisfactory.41 words
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Article111 1940-06-04 7 (From Our Own Correspondent) Johore Bahru, June 3. TTHE Johore Government is sending A this year to Raffles College six students to be trained as Malay officers. One student selected is Ungku Mohsim who was educated at the Malay College, Kuala Kangsar. The other111 words
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509 1940-06-04 7 Chinese Chamb er May Become Limited Company A SPECIAL committee of the Singapore Chinese Chamber of Commerce has approved the principle of registration of the Chamber as a limited liability company under the Companies' Ordinance. The Singapore Chamber of Commerce and the Indian Chamber of Commerce are limited liability companies.509 words
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503 1940-06-04 7 SON DOES NOT WANT TO RETURN HOME "I SPENT the whole night m the school classroom because I was afraid to go home," said Teo Ah Tik, an 11-year-old boy, m the Singapore fifth court yesterday when he alleged that he was caned so503 words
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Article272 1940-06-04 7 COURT ACQUITS P.C OF NEGLIGENCE A POLICE constable with 27 ycaiV service, who is due to retire m six weeks' time, Tatan bin Yadi, was charged m the Singapore fifth court yesterday with negligently allowing a 14-year-old boy. Ho Fcok Seng, to escape from his custody272 words
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83 1940-06-04 7 From Our Own Correspondent > Penang, June 3. 'TWERE was a large gathering at the funeral of Mr. Chung Ah Ming, former Federal Councillor and an outstanding Perak sportsman, of Ipoh, whose remains were interred at the family burial grou id m Mount83 words
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Article88 1940-06-04 7 EIGHT Chinese, Niew F/n, Tan Niow Chew, Ng Kin. Kwa Yak Loi, Lim Koi, Tan Chwee Lim, Ang Poh Chua and Tan Ho, were charged m the criminal district court yesterday with being members of an unlawful assembly on May 23 at Seng Kwee Quarry, and, as88 words
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Article83 1940-06-04 9 < hung king, June 1. 1 >sy m Chungking :jted to carry out I "rding to an ,ued by the id has Mttt^Honii by the Ciovernment, the comtidfd. and m no way affects nations determination to Jt the invader to the Mdc with the Allies. •™ticCentral News - 83 words
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93 1940-06-04 9 TTHE Fos's ana Telegraphi Depart- ment. Malaya, announce! on in[ormaUoD contraned In a circular received rom the British Pest Office, that the following position nov; obtains m re sard to postal services to certain countries m Northern Europe Denmark, Finland, Greenland and Norway: Letter (including93 words
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Article55 1940-06-04 9 Hong Kong:, June 1. •X'HE Shanghai office of the British Embassy to-day formally denied a L'omei report alleging that British agents are recruiting labourers m South China to be sent to the front m France, according to a message received frcm Shanghai. The Japanese report was described as55 words
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Article27 1940-06-04 9 The Singapore Fire Department's accident ambulance service attended to 300 calls m May, of which the largest number, 38, were motor-car accidents, and 25 were collapse cases.27 words
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629 1940-06-04 9 Increasing Use Of 'Squirt Guns' In Warfare 1,500 ROUNDS A MINUTE London. Jj^IGHT automatic rifles or large auto-pistols are being used extensively m most armies as infantry weapons m situations where portability and a heavy volume of fire at short range on the instant are necessary, writes a special correspondent629 words
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Article82 1940-06-04 9 THE S.S. Police Band will perform under the direction of Mr. T. C. Hitch at the Botanic Gardens to-day at 5.30 p.m.: March. "March of the Manakins," Fletcher; Overture, "Hungarian." Keler Bela; Selection, "The Lightning Switch," Alford; Valse Caprice. "Bal Masque," Fletcher; Veil Dance, "Mystic Beauty," Fincke;82 words
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237 1940-06-04 9 (From a Special Correspondent) Beyrouth, June 1. MUSLIM Traditions Versus Nazi Principles" is the title of a new book published by the noted Muslim writer Mohammad Najati Sidki, who writes m his preface as follows "My attacks on Naziism started six years ago,237 words
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112 1940-06-04 9 DAILY PRICES CURRENT Jane 3, 1940: 12 o'clock noon Bayers Sellers No. IX R.SJS. Spot loose 37 38 i«o. IX R.S.S. F. 0.8. m cases June 18% 38% G.F.A.Q R. 6.5. P. 0.8. In bales June 37% 37^ tfVA.Q R.B.S- P. 0.8. to112 words
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Article, Illustration69 1940-06-04 9 The Waalhaven aerodrome at Rotterdam was considerably damaged by the R.A.I 7 while the Germans were m possession. This picture does not show the lull extent of the damage, but it does show that the hangars and buildings m the N.E. corner were completely69 words
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Article457 1940-06-04 9 Miners Change Courses To Stop Silting HEVIATING rivers from their original courses is one of tin mining m Malaya which is not generally realized by those not directly engaged m it. Nature is daily being made to bow to man's will; m Perak one river,457 words
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Article205 1940-06-04 9 Hsingchi (South Shansi), June MR. Tan Kah Kee, of Singapore, chairman of the Malaysian China FUlief Association, and his party, who arrived at Lochuan from San yesterday, are proceeding to Fushih «Yenan> m northern Shensi province to-day From Yenan the Malavsian party will go to Yichuan,Central News - 205 words
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Advertisement260 1940-06-04 9 CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS TKNDKKS Singapore m SUiPALITY Tenders. lnviU-d for the \3 or services. For Municipal Tenders' Plant lor Macr Date of Closing. 8, 1940. A .<ize Steel j C >uplinf Jcints and O sing. 12 noon. Date of Closing. Mild Steel ReinDate of Cl. sins. 12 1940 Nclt. Date of260 words
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Advertisement87 1940-06-04 9 BOARD RESIDENCE. SEA FRONT ftATONU GRANGE-77 Meyer Rd <near Swimming Chib) Board-Residence at moderate rates Lar«e Gardens— Tennis. PPonc: STSK EAST ANGLIA NAPIER HOUSE 1. Napier Koad Tele, 7466 Overlooking Garrison Golf rse P«vate bathrooms with cold and hot water. M.s. to every single and double suite. English cuisine. Meals87 words
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Advertisement238 1940-06-04 9 FAST PASSENGER SERVICE, j SINGAPORE TO SAN FRANCISCO. VIA MANILA HONG KONG Sails Spore MTive S F. s.s. CITY OF NEWPORT NEWS June !9 July 13 j s.s. CITY OP^ NORFOLK July 16 Aug. s.s. CITY OF ST. FRANCISCO Aug. 10 6 s.s. CITY OF LOS ANGELES Sept. 7 Oct.238 words
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Miscellaneous145 1940-06-04 9 Post Office Mail List Mails close at the OcwnJ Post Office as follows: TO-DAY A e n air 5 p.m. rrlca air 5 p.m. BurTna air 5 p.m. air 5 p.m. China air 9.30 a.m. 5 p.m. E &TPt air 5 p.m. Great Britain and Europe generally u ir 5145 words
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72 1940-06-04 10 HTHE schedule of games this year m X the Singapore Baseball League are as fol'ows: June 9. Americans vs. R.A.F.; June 16. R?d Sox vs. Loyals; June 23, Japanese v>. R. A. F.; June 30, Americans vs. Loyals: July 7, Americans vs. Red Sox;72 words
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Article, Illustration36 1940-06-04 10 Kamis. who meets Chin Kee Onn, the Malayan champion, to-dry at the S C C. m a semi-final tie m the men s singles ev?nt m the Sngrapore lawn tennis t hampi m^hips.36 words
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388 1940-06-04 10 Harbour Board Beat R.A.O.C. Four-One S.H.B 4; RJ\.O.C I •pHE victory of the Singapore 1 Harbour Board over the R.A.O.C. m a second division (a) soccer match played on the S.H.B. ground yesterday, was a victory for the better and more polished forward line. The score was four-one. There should388 words
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Article150 1940-06-04 10 TWENTY -TWO cards were taken out for J the June Medal at the Keppel Golf Club and the following returned: Q. V. Andrews 83—15 68: A. C. Good 85—16-69; R. OOOTi 90—20=70; J. M. Fraser 86 16 70. ST. JAMES CUP The following have150 words
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379 1940-06-04 10 Mixed Doubles Champions Taken To Three Sets WOMEN'S FINAL MEN'S FINAL TO-DAY MRS. Warden and S. Abed entered the final round of the mixed doubles event m the Singapore lawn tennis championships yesterday when they decisively beat Mrs. Eber and Yadi m straight sets,379 words
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Article294 1940-06-04 10 THE Royal Singapore Golf Club's June medal competition was played over the new course at Bukit Tlmah on Saturday and Sunday and resulted m a win for S/Ldr. R. N. McKern m "A" division with a net score of 66. m a win for294 words
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Article291 1940-06-04 10 Chinese Beaten In Second Division (b) Moravia 2; Chinese 1. ALTHOUGH on the defensive for most of the game, Morav'a made the most of their opportunities and beat the Chinese two-one m a second division (b) soccer mat?h at Farrer Park yesterday. Harry Tan scored291 words
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155 1940-06-04 10 TWO ties m the open singles championship of the Maxfli Badminton Party were decided last Saturday. The first tie of the day was between Tay Swee Kiat and Lye Ah Leng. and it resulted m a win for the latter by 15—3 and 15 7.155 words
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34 1940-06-04 10 ENTRIES for the Singapore Badminton championships are invited from all affiliated clubs for the men's junior singles and doubles and the veterans' singles and doubles. The closing date is June 14.34 words
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Article25 1940-06-04 10 WEE ENG LOCK beat A. G. B. Pakir 6 3, 7—5 m an "A" class singles tie In the V.M.C.A. tennis tournament yesterday.25 words
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278 1940-06-04 10 SAFARILAND AND HARLEQUIN IMPRESS AT TRAINING (Frcm Our Own Correspondent) Ipoh, June 3. SAFARILAND, Dadhaboy, Gigolette, Harpo, Release, Harlequin and Drift On were impressive at this morning's workouts m preparation for Wednesday's races. White ssnt Safariland at a full stripped workout over 5 l 2 furlongs, who nni3hed en a278 words
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Article, Illustration45 1940-06-04 10 First Division Soccer picture. Rutler the Navy goalkeeper, runs out to clear the ball as Hock Sen-: centres it from the right An incident m Saturdays first division soccer match at the stadium m which the Chinese won two-nil after a keen struggle.— Free PressFree Press - 45 words
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378 1940-06-04 10 Third In Table Now With 16 Points Off 10 Games Argylls 2; Gordons L THE Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders continued their run of victories when they beat the Gordon Highlanders by the odd goal m three at the stadium yesterday m a first division league378 words
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Article56 1940-06-04 10 THE following S.A.F.A. Civilians are invited to attend at Anson Road stadium on Friday at 5 p.m. prepared to play against the Eastern A. A. football team if selected Abdul Rahman, Asian, Aziz, Bakri, Hock Seng, Hor Khoon, Lai Chuan, Madon, Soon San, Taib bin Awang,56 words
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Article244 1940-06-04 10 Malaya Signals Beat Clarke Rangers A GOOD double by Lt. Peel, who scored a brilliant 84 and took five wickets for 37 runs, enabled the Malaya Signals to beat the Clarke Rangers by three wickets m a game of cricket played at Alexandra. The scores244 words
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198 1940-06-04 10 THE Island Cub's four-ball bogey competition for the Vice -President's prizes on Saturday was won by Y. Tamaki and T. Shoda with a score of eight up. The best of the other 28 cards were: C. Ishida and R. Tanizawa 5 up; B.198 words
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296 1940-06-04 10 Preliminaries In Local Bo xing Championship DLENTY of good U* nt to-toe nghtin toe. m the 12 preli Z wit »«te Singapore An. L^«U o! pionships which £lI efc? Happy World S-', r Every one of the r, distance, and it r out any bout though it must be JrS296 words
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Article149 1940-06-04 10 WEIGHTS lor tum'i race* Ipoh are Horse*; CUs* 2— i)iv 1-5 1 GiggoletU? (late Sar Erato) 9.00 Easter Pa»de..Bi Harlowe 8.13 Sir Victor J| Snowy Owl 8.12 Mi* Zlpp J Rumination 812 Saf arlland Beano 8 11 Contango J Horses: Claw 2 l>»* 2-V Dadabhoy 9.00149 words
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Article50 1940-06-04 10 TIES m tin I I ■j TO '1 P I V* Veterans' Ha'"*' 1 i 5» vs. S« uh I: < Veteran*' Hand Song i— ls> ..a Veteran,' Hand, a,, s and OMBg Kee i» nnd Chooiiß Che«- j A Handicap l»"" Chia Ken« Ty. Chua Choon50 words
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Miscellaneous38 1940-06-04 10 TO-DAY'S SPORTS EVENTS SOCCER: first division, Malays vs. Manchesters, stadium; R.A.F. vs. R.A. 9th. Hvy. Regt., Seletar; reserve division, Chinese vs. S.R.C., S.R.C.; Pulau Brani vs. Naval Police, P. Brani. TENNIS: Singapore championships. BOXING: Amateur tournament, Happy World.38 words
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