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Title Section20 1940-06-20 1 LATE SINGAPORE EDITION The Singapore Free Press AND DAILY NEWS NO. 16,118. RSTU 1835 THURSDAY, JUNE 20, 1940. s cents20 words
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754 1940-06-20 1 HITLER REPLIES TO FRENCH ARMISTICE APPEAL Demand For Envoys With Full Powers MEN APPOINTED A S. i^P at the Fr€Rch r appoint envoys with full powers before he consents to make known his terms for the cessation of hostilities is made by Hitler m his reply to the appeal ofReuter - 754 words
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Article117 1940-06-20 1 Cairo, June 19. I i is officially stated that an Italian transport column esi.rted by light tanks was routed i British armoured unit on l.mduv It is believed that be.»o and 30 Italians were illfd and some prisoners were There were no British cities Hie ItalianReuter - 117 words
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Article198 1940-06-20 1 Several Italian Submarines Sunk Paris, June 19. \TIONAL DEFENCE combroadcast over the wireless states that mariunications m the western .mean are ensured and s that during the first the war with Italy several submarines were sunk m literranean, particularly by minesweeper La Curieuse, and air arm. ncef added: "As reprisalsReuter - 198 words
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Article33 1940-06-20 1 T Berlin, June 19. lin news agency announces Weitzel, Chief of the Dussel■i and a high group leader of 3 vaj killed by a bomb splinter RAF night raid on the city. ReuterReuter - 33 words
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101 1940-06-20 1 New York, June 19. ACCORDING TO reliable re- ports quoted by the New York Times' Madrid correspondent, Axis peace terms were transmitted last night to Senor Lequerica, Spanish Ambassador to France, who is still with the French Government m Bordeaux. The terms are statedReuter - 101 words
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272 1940-06-20 1 Evacuation Of Children To Dominions London, June 19. REPLYING to questions m the House of Commons about evacuating children to the Dominions, Mr. C. R. Attlee, Lord Privy Seal, said an interdepartmental committee had been set up to consider offers from the Dominions, the United States, and elsewhere for theReuter - 272 words
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251 1940-06-20 1 Britain Japan Sign Agreement On Tientsin Questions London, June 19 ANNOUNCING m the House of Commons to-day agreement between Britain and Japan over Tientsin, the Under-Secretary for Foreign Aflairs, Mr. R. A. Butler, said he was happy to state that the British and Japanese Governments had signed m T\)kio to-dayReuter - 251 words
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592 1940-06-20 1 BABIES AMONG KILLED London, June 19. IT is officially announced that 11 civilians were killed and 14 injured when 100 German planes participated m a series of raids on east coast districts last night and early this morning. Seven enemy bombersReuter; British Wireless - 592 words
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127 1940-06-20 1 London, June 1 REPLYING to a question m the House of Commons to-day, Mr. G. 4 Hall, Under-Secretary of State for th« Colonies, said there was legislation providing for compulsory military service m the British Solomon Islands, Ceylon, the Falkland Isles, Fiji, Gilbert and EllisReuter - 127 words
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Article49 1940-06-20 1 *From Our Own Correspondent) London, June 19. THE Financial Times' Washington correspondent reports that American rubber suocks are sufficient to last only ten months if supplies are cut off. so the Government is working out a plan to purchase 120,000 tons of emergency stock.49 words
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Article27 1940-06-20 1 Bordeaux, June 19. F[E member; of the Belgian Government have now moved to the south of France. They held two meeting! yesterday to examine the situation. ReuterReuter - 27 words
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Advertisement86 1940-06-20 1 BIGIA TEA IS BEST RAFFLES HOTO. to-night DINNER DANCE 8 p.m. to midnight POPULAR CABARET ATTRACTION The World's Greatest Girl Whirlwind Tumblers THE SEVEN WALLABIES PRODUCING FOR THE FIRST TIME IN THE FAR •BLACK LIGHTS", A MIRACLE OF SCIENCE! DANCJNG IN A COMPLETE BLACK-OUT WITH I'LTRA VIOLET RAY NOVELTY EFFECTS,86 words
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Advertisement90 1940-06-20 1 INSIST Ol! BIGIA TEA SEA VIEW H HOTEL IMMB SPECIAL DINNER -DANCE Friday Saturday MOO NLIGHT NIGHTS DINNER SERVED ON THE LAWN DANCING IN THE BALL-ROOM MUSIC BY RELLER S BAND DINNER $3.— NO AFTER DINNER ADMISSION CHARGE SATURDAY KXTENSION TO 1 A. M. ADELPHI GRILL Whether you require iight90 words
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59 1940-06-20 2 GERMANY ITALY SIGN TRADE PROTOCOL London, June 19 THE Berlin official news agency states that a trade protocol Wis signed to-day between Germany and Italy following discussions of a joint governmental commission for regulation of trade relations between the two countries. The agency adds that the talks were concerned with59 words
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Article78 1940-06-20 2 (From Our Own Correspondent) London, June 19. 1 UNDERSTAND that there is no truth m rumours that Colonial governors now on leave m Britain are likely to be recalled. Sir Shenton Thomas, Governor of the Straits Settlements, is still on holiday at Canterbury. He told me:78 words
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170 1940-06-20 2 SARAWAK GIFT: LORD LLOYD CABLES THANKS ACCEFHNG the $500,000 gift of the State of Sarawak for the prosecution of the war. the Secretary of State for the Colonies. Lord Lloyd, has cabled to the Officer Administering tne Government of Sarawak: "Please convey to Rajah <Sir Charles Vyner Brooke) an expression170 words
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265 1940-06-20 2 Imprisonment Fine For Prejudicial Act (From Our Own Correspondent) Ipoh, June 19. LA T T Ying, a pork-seller, appeared before Mr. P. F. Y. Kadcliffe, m the Ipob First Magistrate's court yesterday, on three charges of endeavouring to influence public opinion m a manner likely265 words
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Article349 1940-06-20 2 London, June 19. The following are to-day's closing middle quotations. Shares are of £1 denomination unless otherwise stated: Dealings m Canadian Pacific Railways were banned by the Treasury. The above are dealers middle price; brokers' margins brokerage and stamp duty are not included. Exchange Telegraph. Con. .Loan349 words
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Article173 1940-06-20 2 COMMODITIES EXCHANGES (From Our Own Correspondent) London, June 19. /COMMODITY and Exchange markets closed x* as follows with previous quotations m paran thesis: RUBBER: Easy. Spot 13.d 13 Sd '13,.d 14d) August 13^d l3 S>d (13'sd «%d) Oct. -Dec. ll^d 12d <ll 7 sd 12' s d) Jan. -Mar. ll\d173 words
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Article241 1940-06-20 2 WOMAN'S OUTLOOK to-day has been revolutionized and an increasing demand is being made on her services, emphasized Miss Flora Alexine Knight, activity secretary of the Y.W.C.A., Singapore, m a talk on 'Women and Education" to the Singapore Rotary Club yesterday. The need for women doctors, said241 words
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383 1940-06-20 2 London, June 19. MR. Churchill's speech m the House of Commons last night, is applauded m all sections of the British Prese. The Daily Telegraph describes the message as "bate not one jot of heart or hope," adding that the spirit of the country willReuter - 383 words
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Article259 1940-06-20 2 Chased Von Luckner In 19 17 ADVENTURES after the last war when, as a United States naval lieutenant, he participated m the pursuit of the German sea-raider, Count Felix von Luckner, were recalled by Mr. Myrland when he arrived m Singapore yesterday. Mr. Myrland is now owner of a cattle259 words
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Advertisement158 1940-06-20 2 7& QQDalt ©isney s I frj-J 1111 UNOTM PtATUtI SPinocchio IN TfCMNICOIOt MIDNIGHT PREMIERE SAT. 22nd JUNE ALHAMBRA POSITIVELY LAST DAY AI U A MDD A 3.15, 6.15 and 9.15 -ALfIAIYIDKA Full ENGLISH Version of The Successful FRENCH production jSJl^^^^^H^^^H^^^^^ES Astounding drama of a master Spy, I who penetrated the158 words
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Advertisement162 1940-06-20 2 What a nice juicy Scandal The Whole To Talking about JEAN ARTHUR and her I HUS The BIG LAUGH SHOW!! CAPITOL 3T15 6.15 V 9.15 -J|^ JEAN ARTHUR ]|gj|^MELVYN DOUGLAS f^jorFRED MacMURRAY X^T WESLEY RUGGLES* rollickinif production of SOMERSET MAUGHAM'S Great Comedy IMa>'TOO 'MANY' HUSBAN DS' Latest GAUMONT BRITISH NFWS162 words
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280 1940-06-20 3 EX-SECRETARY OF STATE ON PART U.S. SHOULD PLAY G4 Washington, June 19. \UI. Henry Stimson, former Secretary of State m a i>l broadcast on the instance of the British 'fleet to lhe safe*; of the United States, urged America to take immediate, concrete stepsReuter - 280 words
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Article47 1940-06-20 3 Washington, June 19. Thy Sio Department announces hat ten torpedo-boats and ten marine chasers, which are nearcompletion for the United >:Ite> \.»vy, have been released to \:lied Purchasing Commission. rhe I ni ted States Navy has i to take delivery of later ReuterReuter - 47 words
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Article73 1940-06-20 3 Washington, June 19. B| M votes to eight, the House of Kepr^entatives approved legislation virtually declaring that the I nited States would fight to uphold •I on roe Doctrine. itioo does not mention any Congressmen were obvi- d Germany. the House rejected by 104 I amendmentReuter - 73 words
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63 1940-06-20 3 Melbourne, June 19. T Labour party confer- o-day pledged itself r the burdens imposed rests of Australia's md human liberty." c approved complete .:i the Empire air plan of Australia's force •iuntary basis ior par.i Europe as circumstances I retard to the necessity of c ofReuter - 63 words
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Article16 1940-06-20 3 Zealand Government has 1 i a council of 14 to superdired New Zealand's war t ReuterReuter - 16 words
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Article53 1940-06-20 3 London, June 19. BRITISH imports m May totalled €105.500,000, being a decrease oi £4.000,000 on the previous month and an increase of £27,000,000 on May last year. Exports totalled £45,000,000, being a decrease of £2.800.000 on the previous month and an increase of £3.000.000 compared with MayReuter - 53 words
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Article34 1940-06-20 3 rwas stated m Tokio and Tientsin yesterday that the Anglo-Japanese agreement on the Tientsin question was confirmed by the British Ambassador, Sir Robert Craigie. and the Japanese Foreign Minister, Mr. Arita. ReuterReuter - 34 words
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Article33 1940-06-20 3 FE people of British Guiana have already subscribed £7.000 to a fund to provide a bomber plane for Britain. In Trinidad, a similar fund realised £6.000 soon after it was open- cd.- ReuterReuter - 33 words
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Article87 1940-06-20 3 (From Our Own Correspondent) A London, June 7. your correspondent cabled to 7 ?Jf day M la y»'s air ace on the Western Front, FlightLieutenant Robert Voase Jeff, Croix de Guerre, D.F.C., who this week received a bar to his D.F.C., to wed. The eldest87 words
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279 1940-06-20 3 German Plot To Seize Uruguay Bared INTENSIVE German activities have been unearthed by a committee of the Uruguay Chamber of Deputies which has been investigating reports of a German plot to seize the country. As the result of these investigations, the committee has reached the following conclusions: A Nazi politicalReuter - 279 words
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77 1940-06-20 3 London, June 19THERE has been a renewed Japanese threat to French Indo-China. A message from Tokio states that the Japanese Vice-Foreign Minister has protested to the French Ambassador against French aid to China and the semi-official Domei news agency comments: "Qualified observers believe that ifReuter - 77 words
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25 1940-06-20 3 THE Jockey Club announces that after consulting the Government no racing will take place until further notice.- ReuterReuter - 25 words
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28 1940-06-20 3 Madrid, June 19. THE Belgian King's three children crossed the Spanish frontier to-day en route to Portugal accompanied by about 20 persons. ReuterReuter - 28 words
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69 1940-06-20 3 Toronto Millionaire's Holdings Seized INTERNED FOR HIS FASCIST LEANINGS Ottawa, June 19. THE Ottawa Journal states that the 1 Government has confiscated the financial holdings of James Franceschini, the Toronto millionaire, who has been interned for Fascist sympathies. His holdings include shares m th* Dufterin Shipbuilding Company, where lour minesweepersReuter - 69 words
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Article76 1940-06-20 3 r[£ Italian Minister to Egypt left for Italy yesterday with some 200 other Italians. His departure coincided with the Egyptian protest to Italy against the recent frontier incidents m which there had been Egyptian casualties. Nine thousand people have been registered for evacuation from Cairo,Reuter - 76 words
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55 1940-06-20 3 Mexico City, June 19. CTATING that the prevailing situation m Europe makes it necessary for all peoples to take adequate measures to prevent unjustified aggressions, President Cardenas has given instructions for drafting law for obligatory military service together with the creation of a SupremeReuter - 55 words
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58 1940-06-20 3 Hong Kong, June 19. THE Hong Kong Government is 1 offering a further £100,000 to the Imperial Government for war purposes. Meanwhile, the war fund inaugurated by the South China Morning Post and the Hon* Kong Telegraph on Monday has reached $250,000. The sumReuter - 58 words
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261 1940-06-20 3 London, June 19. r J*HE recent occupation of the international zone at Tangier was referred to at question time m the House of Commons when Mr. R. A. Butler, Foreign Under-Secretary, said that on June 14, the Spanish high commissioner at Tetuan notified the FrenchReuter - 261 words
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212 1940-06-20 3 ENEMY WILL DO UTMOST TO STOP DOMINION'S AID Ottawa, June 19. MR. W. L. MACKENZIE KING, the ITI Canadian Prime Minister, urging speedy adoption of the Government s compulsory military service bill, told the House of Commons last night: "This is an emergencyReuter - 212 words
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Article118 1940-06-20 3 Nairobi, Jane 19. A COMMUNIQUE issued here states; "At i\ dawn on Tuesday a raid was carried out against an Italian post at El Wak. on the Italian Somaliland frontier, by troops of the King's African Rifles, supported by the Southern Rhodesian contingent of the R.A.F. "Although fullReuter - 118 words
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Article33 1940-06-20 3 Washington, June 19. Mr. Vinson, chairman of the House of Representatives naval affairs committee, stated that the $4,000,000,000 naval expansion programme, recommended yesterday by the House of Representatives, has the President's approval. ReuterReuter - 33 words
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Article52 1940-06-20 3 Washington, June 19. The State Department has ordered the United States representatives m Berlin and Rome to notify the German and Italian Governments of United States' opposition to the transfer of any Western Hemisphere possessions from one non-belligerent to another. The Governments of Britain, France and Netherlands have been similarlyReuter - 52 words
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Article87 1940-06-20 3 LorJ Lothian, British Ambassador to the United States, spoke yesterday at Yale University. He said that if Britain could hold out until Christmas, we would by then have turned the tide of the war. He warned the United States that the outcome of the struggle would affect that country asReuter - 87 words
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Article68 1940-06-20 3 London, June 19. "Aircraft production m this country m every category has since May 10 exceeded the total casualty list, including casualties sustained through accidents at home," said Lord Beaverbrook, Minister for Aircraft Production, m a statement to Reuter to-day. "Aircraft available of every type now In use exceeds theReuter - 68 words
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151 1940-06-20 3 British Liner Sinks In Tasman Sea Vancouver. June 19. THE passengers and crew of the Bn--1 tish liner Niagara, 13,415 tons, which has sunk m the Tasman Sea, are safe, according to information received here by the owners. She was carrying 135 passengers and had a crew of 200. Mr.Reuter - 151 words
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Article74 1940-06-20 3 MalU, June 19. T^HIRTY -SEVEN civilians were killed through air raids on Malta during the week following Italy's entry into the war. The casualties were —killed, 18 men, 10 women and nine children under 16. Seriously wounded, 17 men, 15 women and nine children.Reuter - 74 words
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Article35 1940-06-20 3 THE Admiralty announces that 36 officers and men from the aircraftcarrier Glorious and the dertroyer Acasta, which were sunk by enemy action, have been rescued by a Norwegian ship and been landed m Britain.— ReuterReuter - 35 words
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Advertisement18 1940-06-20 3 a AaaW let :4 m r,. 'HOME 5376 FIVE LINES Adrt. of Sing* pore Oold Scorsge Co. Ltd..18 words
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Advertisement176 1940-06-20 3 TREAT YOURSELF TO A NEW SHAVING BRUSH WE HAVE THE LATEST IN STOCK ALL SHAPES AND SIZES. Badger Hair. Pure Badger, Best Badger. Sterilized and London Made. Prices from 51. 50 to $12.75 MEDICAL HALL LIMITED. 3 BATTERY ROAD ®l VII AII OPENING ITHIIV Every y TODAY! Goes. lie c176 words
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691 1940-06-20 4 The Singapore Free Press THURSDAY, JUNE 20, 1940. Malayan War Finance THE growing seriousness of the situation m Europe has naturally increased the desire of all Malayans to intensify their own contribution towards the Imperial war effort. The Government has set about dealing with questions of man-power m a resolute691 words
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Article1058 1940-06-20 4 By "Taffrail" The Famous Naval Writer "U/E'RE proud of the Fleet Air Arm." This was the message of congratulation sent by the British Admiralty to the officers and men of the Fleet Air Arm who had ?3een engaged m sustained and large-scale operations m Norway. Rarely1,058 words
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Article74 1940-06-20 4 From Our Own Correspondent) Ipoh, June 19. A LETTER from a post office on the bottom of the sea the Williamson Photosphere, at the Bahamas— has been received by an old resident m Ipoh. Addressed to the secretary of the Booklovers' Group, the letter arrived74 words
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Article455 1940-06-20 4 "THE German attack on an enemy position begins with an assault by aircraft, dive and light bombers, flying low and using machine-guns against troops on roads, and bombs; they take the place of an artillery barrage. Immediately after them comes the advance of a terrific455 words
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Article514 1940-06-20 4 By Negley F aiV)n I (TheAmrkuJoitr, I Writing In I)ai! M a ju I Y ou ra ""t tea I beaten! Ti I the French have I against the most I exceeding the I I even their am best miiit I In fact. the\ I that well-k514 words
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Article57 1940-06-20 4 Mr. Joe Fisher's Tour In America All that Mtofcyi I A Mention -it: the country r. I Emrire wU b. audiences In United Sta: tak-i: by Mr I director ol F: combine his tour Hollywood. Mr. Fisbcr lett i D his Wto Amei H other parts57 words
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Advertisement178 1940-06-20 4 B^B^b Br ■TeTBIHHBt^W yf i'^y H^ MUNICIPAL GAS DEPARTMENT duamc cmi or C& U at the Show Rooms rnUHt DIUI Municipal Building Coleman Street 1 W.P.S. 11 A >^~'^~ Any soreness, bleeding or sponginess of the gums means that they are unhealthy. You are urged to use Gibbs "S.R." without178 words
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384 1940-06-20 5 Transfer To Surface Craft At Durban WEEKLY SERVICE SHORTLY WEEKU air mail service from Sydney (Australia) Durban (Natal) yia Sr.-aporc and Cairo-connectin ff the surface mail to London via the Cape of Good -will be operated within the next few days384 words
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Article44 1940-06-20 5 EV the coins were counterfeit. fa I them for the children to said Teh Choo Kia. who d m the third court yest^r- possessing three 20-cent tour 10-cent pieces, which to be forged. onvicted. and sentence post- June 2444 words
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Article47 1940-06-20 5 A riant member of the Commist Party." was the descripd by the court inspector to iang. a 28-year-old Hokkien. :.e third court yesterday ting m the management unlawful society, the Anting Up Society. long Hun imed trial, and "th? case was a week for mention.47 words
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Article87 1940-06-20 5 Mother Daughter Die Together (From Our Own Correspondent) M Pe nan£. June 19. iSTERY surrounds the death of a Senior Cambridge class schoolgirl. Feggy Chan, aged 17 years, and her mother, aged 55 who were found dead early this m °rning m a^ lane off Carnarvon Street. It is believed87 words
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Article258 1940-06-20 5 TAN HOOD KENG, a 34-year-old sweeper employed at the Government sugar pool warehouse m Trafalgar Street, was sentenced to a total of two months' rigorous imprisonment, m the Singapore fifth police court yesterday, for stealing sugar from the warehouse. He was charged on two counts258 words
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Article65 1940-06-20 5 E"IVE or six Chinesa quarry men charged with crimina 1 trespass m Seng Kee Quarry with intent to annoy the proprietor. Tan Kirn Cheng. *ere convicted m the fifth court yesterday and sentenced to three we» ks' simple imprisonment. The fifth abused was bound ever. The six65 words
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Article55 1940-06-20 5 AT the weekly literary meeting of the Indian Youth League, Mr. V. Stephens will speak on "Young Men's Duty' m Tamil and Mr. Pandit Simura Thuba on ••Organization" m Hindi on Sunday at 5.30 p.m. at the premises of the League m Race Course Road. Singapore. Mr. S. Raja Ram55 words
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196 1940-06-20 5 who was stabbed to while sleeping m a room Inese hotel m Middle Road identified by her mother. ition resulting from this Hi indicates the motive murder as robbery. Chua Ah See. aged 26. and her mother m Chinchew a revert to196 words
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Article93 1940-06-20 5 A YOUNG Chm?se, Lim Ah Bah. pleaded guilty m the third court yesterday to a charge of stealing a goM ear-pick, valued at $11, from his mother. Court Inspector D. R. Cowie said thai after a report of the loss made by the mother, Lim Ah93 words
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545 1940-06-20 5 EVIDENCE that during a raid on a house m Amoy Street a fire brigade turntable ladder was used to enable a detective to enter a second floor window, while a bolted door barring the stairs was broken open by the police, was given m545 words
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Article186 1940-06-20 5 T^KE ne* y added ftctl ion vor'is will i€2dy for at Raffies 1 Saturday SfaC British battles. SUake B Hoc: I t% atrd. L... melmaos; I.: fa^Ls and windfalls, mustrmted. W. J Bly« ton: Hu i ky the itory of rap. Illustr.ti»d, I rarik and K^nn«th Conil^ear; Mrs.186 words
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Article194 1940-06-20 5 A MAN who pleaded guilty m the Singapore second court yesterday to three charges of impersonating a public servant asked the magistrate. Mr. T. L. Tan, to take into consideration nine similar offences which he admitted but with which he was not charged, before sentence was194 words
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Article120 1940-06-20 5 WARNER Brothers' screen writer for all of Bette Davis s films, arrived at Singapore from Batavia yesterday with his wife. He is Mr. Casey Robinson, a former New York newspaperman and sub-title writer m silent films. He is leaving for Hong Kong to-day to board the120 words
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Article126 1940-06-20 5 TAY Ang Kee, against whom two charges of breach of trust were brought, pleaded guilty and was sentenced to three months' rigorous imprisonment on each charge m the third court yesterday, the sentences to run consecutively. The first charge was that as a servant of126 words
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Article90 1940-06-20 5 I7IFTY officers and men of a Dutch vessel were taken en a sight-seeing tour of Singapore yes T erday by Mr. A. C. Willis, of the Marine Hostel. The tour, arranged by the Marine Hos el authorities, took m Chinatown, the Botanical Gardens, rubber plantations, a90 words
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Article, Illustration349 1940-06-20 5 100 FRESHMEN ENROLLED TO-DAY, m the pleasant grounds of Rafvle> College bmm* than 100 girls and youths will enter a now life v i their formal admittance a.s freshmen undergraduate- For those who come from upcountry, and who are setting foot m the college349 words
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Advertisement431 1940-06-20 6 P.&O. and BRITISH INDIA LINES (INCORPORATED IN ENGLAND) P. tit O. S. H. GO'S SAILINGS. The best possible services are being maintained by The P. O. S. N. Coy. from the Straits to their usual ports of call m China, India, Ceylon and the United Kingdom. Passengers are requested to431 words
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Advertisement360 1940-06-20 6 BOUSTEAD CO., LTD. (Incorporated In F.M.S.) TELEPHONE: Freight 5432. Psnafe SUI CANADIAN PACIf IC Regular service from the Orient to Vancouver by GIANT EMPRESSES— Across Canada through the Canadian Rockies— Lake Louise— Banff. Trans-Atlantic by "EMPRESS" or "MONT" steamers j to the United Kingdom.— All under one management For detailed360 words
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Advertisement455 1940-06-20 6 MANSFIELD CO., LTD. BLUE FUNNEL LIME. Frequent Sailings to United Kingdom and United States 0 < America. Dates are not guaranteed, all cargo bookingsubject 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 passenger455 words
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Article117 1940-06-20 7 From Our Own Correspondent.) Muar, June 2. DISPLAYING all round superiority the Customs Sports Club had little difficulty m beating the Gubahan Stia Club by three goals to nil m a first division league match played on the Muar Club padang. The Customs could have won by117 words
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Article580 1940-06-20 7 "Non-Aggression Pact Unnecessary" NAVIES NOT INVOLVED CONCERNING the circumstances leading to the conclusion of the treaty of amity and friendship between Japan and Thailand, a spokesman of the Foreign Office m Tokio made the following statement: "It is a matter for profound congratulation that the treaty of580 words
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Article171 1940-06-20 7 DOYAL Air Force pilots and crews of the Coastal Command are now wearing steel helmets when they take their Sunderland flying-boats out on patrol. The helmets are the standard tyj>e of "tin-hat" developed by Britain m the last war, designed to prevent or minimise head171 words
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Article, Illustration21 1940-06-20 7 Sr.ldiers of the B.E.F. photographed with souvenirs they have brought home, including a German sword, from Dunkirk.21 words
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213 1940-06-20 7 CINCE the war began, aircraft of the R.A.F. Coastal Command have flown more than 8,000,000 miles on patrol. Even m the worst weather of the winter months, the reconnaissance patrols never flew less than 250,000 miles each week. Most pilots who have served with the213 words
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Article, Illustration29 1940-06-20 7 Nazi Frightf uln ess In France A memorial m a tiny French town escaped damage when German bombers flew over, but the surrounding houses were razed to the ground.29 words
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Article164 1940-06-20 7 The Singapore Chamber of Commerce Rubber Association held its *****t. auction yesterday, when there was catalogued 1,448.525 lbs, 646.66 tons; offered 1,326,946 lbs, 592.39 tons; sold 464,184 lbs, 207.23 tons. SPOT London 13 4d. New York 22 cent*. PRICES REALIZED Rubber Smoked Sheet Cents Per Lb. Standard164 words
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121 1940-06-20 7 HAIL* PRICES CTRREKT June 19. 12 o'clock noon Buyers Seller* No. IX RS.S. Sp »t loose 36 l i 37 No. IX RS.S. F. 0.8. m cases July ..37^ G.F.A.Q. R S.S. FOB. 1n bales July 36% 36'F.A.Q. R.S S F. 0.8 m121 words
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Advertisement436 1940-06-20 7 CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS TENDERS SINGAPORE MUNICIPALITY Tenders. Tenders are now Invited for the n i o iring materials or services. For ulars see Municipal Tenders J J pi y of Pumping Plant for Macvhle Reservoir. Date of Closing. 12 noon. Sept 16. 1940 aase of one Polished Gunmetal Auction Fitting at436 words
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Advertisement112 1940-06-20 7 BOARD RESIDENCE. SEA FRONT KATONG GRANGE— 77 Meyer Rd (near Swimming Club) Board-Residence at moderate rates Law Gardens—Tennis. Phone: *****. EAST ANOUA ooobt un mstrou PHowm tm. NAPIER HOUSE 7, Napier Road. Tele, 7406 Overlooking Garrison Golf Course. Private bathrooms with cold and hot water. m.s to every single and112 words
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Advertisement231 1940-06-20 7 FAST PASSKNGKR SKKVH K. SINGAPORE TO SAN FRANCISCO. VIA MANILA HONG KONG Sails Spore Arrive S h s.s CITY OF NORFOLK July 16 Aug. 9 S.s. CITY OF ST. FRANCISCO Aug 24 S^pt 17 s.s. CITY OF LOS ANGELES Aug 31 Sept 24 S.s. CITY OF NEWPORT NEWS O.t. 5231 words
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Miscellaneous67 1940-06-20 7 POST OFFICE MAIL LIST Mails close at the General Post O/fico as follows: TO-DAY Australia (South East) surface noon China (including S'hai) surface 9 a.m. Hong Kong surface 9 a.m. Java surface noon air 9 a.m. New Zealand surface noon Philippine Islands surface 5 p.m. Palembang air 9 a.m. TO-MORROW67 words
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Miscellaneous139 1940-06-20 7 Law Notice For I The Day List of cases f or to-day Court of Appeal The Honourable Kir. Justice a'Beckea, Terrell. Ag. C.J.. 8.5., The Honourable Mr. Justice Poyser, C.J., FM.S, and The Honourable Mr Justice Gordon Smith, Ag. Judge of Appeal. Civil Appeal No. 840 iif not concluded Civil139 words
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Article414 1940-06-20 8 Annual Medical College Football Biologists 4: Anatomists- 1. EmßlllllllM. vigour and a sprinkling of science characterised a keenly contest rd football matin at the Medical College yer*-*rday when the Biologists met the Aratomists m their annual game for the Cinchona Cup. The Biologists were the better team414 words
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210 1940-06-20 8 Alexandra Beat Fort Canning At Cricket THANKS to a fine knock of 87 by Bethell. j which included six "6V Alexandra i Depot Area were able to beat Fort Canning j by 65 runs m a game of cricket at Tanglin yesterday The scores were: ALEXANDRA DEPOT AREA Lieut. Peel210 words
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Article, Illustration35 1940-06-20 8 picture. S. Abed (nearrst camera) and Roy Smith, who were beaten by Yadi and Kamis m the final of the men's doubles m the S.L.T.A. championships on the padang yesterday Free PressFree Press - 35 words
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Article24 1940-06-20 8 So?cer: reserve division. Man chesters vs. Malays. Tennis: Singapore championships. m?n's singles final, mixed doubles final and distribution of prizes. S.C.C.24 words
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250 1940-06-20 8 RAFFLES INSTITUTION beat St. Anthony's School by 72 runs m a game of cricket played on the R.I. ground yesterday Batting first Raffles scored 87. to which St. Anthony's replied with only 15 runs. The scores were: Raffles Institution Ist. XI: W. Ponnambalam250 words
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Article39 1940-06-20 8 Results m the V.M.C.A. tennis tournament are: m Tuesday. A Class Seml-Flnal:— S. A. Dawood beat Wee Eng Lock, 4—6, 6 4 B—6. Yesterday. A Class Semi-final:— l. A. Alsagoff beat A. I. Pereira 6— 4, 6—3.39 words
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Article23 1940-06-20 8 IN a reserve division match played at Thompson Road yesterday, the R.E. beat the Police by three goals to one.23 words
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271 1940-06-20 8 (Frcm Ouj Own CjrrespDndent) Kuala Lumpur, June 18. QOME excitement was caused at this j morning's training m pr3paration; for the lorthcoming Selangor Turf Club's Summ r meeting when Lord Tommoddy unseated his rider Dodd rounding he bend. D:dd was luckily unhurt, and the271 words
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568 1940-06-20 8 Cricket Club Beaten In First Division Game On Padang Argylls 3; S.C.C 1. V jISFORTUNE early m the game cost the S.C.C. two points when they met the Argylls on the padang yesterday and were beaten by three goals to one m the first division568 words
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Article453 1940-06-20 8 MEN'SDOUBLES-TROPHY WON OUTRIGHT Yadi And Kamis Beat Opponents In Two Sets SURPRISE RESULTS IN WOMEN'S DOUBLES FINAL VADI and Kamis yesterday achieved the distinction of 1 being the first couple since 1927 to annex the Singapore men's doubles lawn tennis title for three years m succession, and thus win the453 words
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Article61 1940-06-20 8 The following have been selected to play soccer for the V.M.C.A. second team against Geylang Corinthians on Thursday, June 27, at 5.10 p.m. on the Anson Road ground: S. K. Sundram, Mok Seng, O. Ralph, Chua Teck Chin, Tan Hoe Leong, C. de Souza, E. Le Mercier, A.61 words
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Article56 1940-06-20 8 (From Our Own Correspondent) Johore Bahru, June 18. T^HE Malaya Cup football match between Johore and Singapore will be played at the Trade School ground on Saturday. Johore's t«am will be selected from the following: Carbonell. Jan is. Osman, Bakar, Dollah, Sek Hong, Sy«d Abubakar, Abubakar, Maphfoz,56 words
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Article, Illustration91 1940-06-20 8 <From Our Own Corresp Bangkok. j unf rrUE tenth annual t^m pionship of Thailand wa- the first time by an uuttrar, w j Gibb, who also won the op*:; championship earlier m the ytur QM competed for six years h. -his open event. The final, over91 words
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65 1940-06-20 8 PLAYING on the J C.S A terday, the Customs a: drew two goals all m a second division ib) game, which was krall the way. The Customs, by HMO initiative, scored their two goals :n the first half through Ik^ar- The Chinese replied through65 words
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