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Title Section20 1940-06-21 1 LATE SINGAPORE EDITION The Singapore Free Press AND DAILY NEWS NO. 16,119. ESTD. 1835 FRIDAY, JUNE 21, 1940. 5 CENTS20 words
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406 1940-06-21 1 London, June 20. rilK t air raid on Great Britain yet occurred last when considerably more than 100 enemy bombers came met and dropped bombs m various parts of the ,tr>. tAtendinp from the north-east coast down the to the south of England,406 words
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Article32 1940-06-21 1 London, June 20. Fis learned that the Netherlands Government has instructed its diplomatic representative? throughout the world that all Netherlands subjects born between 1914 and 1920 should register for military service.— ReuterReuter - 32 words
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273 1940-06-21 1 Three Bombers Shot Down During Raids London, June 20. T Ministry announces that German bombers were by Spitfire pilots of the o \j sinter command during tne raids over English and last night, A fourth :led and was unlikely to bay- td home. successes were snarea c;uadrons, each ol actualReuter - 273 words
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Article213 1940-06-21 1 Talks Over, Envoys Returning, Says Rome UTMOST SECRECY PREVAILS REGARDING SITUATION ACCORDING to the French radio, the three French plenipotentiaries who are to meet the Germans to discuss terras for an armistice left Bordeaux on Wednesday by air and an agency message says it was officially announced m213 words
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Article70 1940-06-21 1 Aby ssinians In Revolt Djibouti, June 20. IT is reported here that revolts against the Italians are beginning m every province m Abyssinia. It is stated that the damage caused by R.A.F. raids on Italian bases m Abyssinia have convinced Ethiopians of Britain's superiority. Thousands of Abyssinians who took refugeReuter - 70 words
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319 1940-06-21 1 Bordeaux, June 20. FRENCH troops m Northern Africa made contact on Tuesday with enemy dispositions m the region of Nalut and south of Jebel Nefusa, on the Tunis-Libyan border, says a Havas dispatch from Algiers. Since Italy's entry into the war, the FrenchReuter - 319 words
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60 1940-06-21 1 FOUR more age classes are to be registered next month m England. All men between the ages of 30 and 33 on Jan. 1 this year are affected. These four groups are the most yet called up m a month, and will bring theReuter - 60 words
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Article284 1940-06-21 1 "Fulfilment Of Obligations" Cairo, June 20. OPPRESSING the Chamber of Deputies to-day, the Prime Minister, All Maher Pasha, declared that the country might rest assured that the Government would never adopt a policy other than the main-, tenance of Egypt's independence and rights and, at the sameReuter - 284 words
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112 1940-06-21 1 ANZACS ARRIVE IN BRITAIN— PAGE THREE The French colony m Cairo has sent a telegram to President Lebrun and General Weygatid urging France to continue the struggle, and offering to place the entire services and property of the colony at the disposal of France. 'The chief condition for peace wiaReuter - 112 words
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71 1940-06-21 1 THE Admiralty announces the loss of the Merchant cruiser, Andania, after being torpedoed by a German submarine. Two members of the Andania's crew were injured but there were no other casualties. The rest of the ship's company have been landed at a British port. ItReuter - 71 words
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224 1940-06-21 1 THE discerning among Malaya's racLo 1 listeners must have noted the absence m recent San Francisco broadcasts of the familiar voice of one of %nr™e r to the fact that he has given up his job and has joined the Canadian224 words
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426 1940-06-21 1 MARSHAL PETAIN, the French Prime Minister, m a broadcast to his people yesterday, gave reasons why an armistice was inevitable and the lessons that France must draw. According to the text issued by the Havas Agency, he declared that his decision to callReuter - 426 words
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Article156 1940-06-21 1 Washington, June 20. NEWS has reached London that President Roosevelt has taken steps towards the formation of a coalition government. He has submitted to the Senate the names of two noted Republicans as Secretaries for War and the Navy. Mr. Henry L. Stira&on, former Secretary of State, hasReuter - 156 words
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Advertisement98 1940-06-21 1 iy, *ZING OFFERS IN CHILDREN'S PYJAMAS 75 cts. A PAIR. VIS ,T EARLY TO AVOID rush! CHOTIRMALL'S EXTENSION SALE RAFFLES HOTEL To-wcOT- DINNER DANCE (informal) 8 p.m. to Midnight POPULAR CABARET ATTRACTION The World's Greatest Girl Whirlwind Tumblers THE SEVEN WALLABIES INTRODUCING FOR THE "^^n^^FNTE^ T -BLACK LIGHTS", A MIRACLE98 words
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Advertisement100 1940-06-21 1 HOT VALUES IN CHINESE HAND-MADE BEDROOM SLIPPERS CLEARING PRICE 95 cts. A PAIR. VISIT:— CHOTIRMALL'S EXTENSION SALE SEAVIEW H HOTEL TO-MICHT 6c TO-MORROW NIGHT *T* ROMANTIC NIGHT I DINNER SERVED ON THE MOONLIT LAWN DANCING IN THE BALL-ROOM MUSIC BY RELLER'S BAND DINNER S3.— NO AFTER DINNER ADMISSION CHARGE SATURDAY100 words
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Article158 1940-06-21 2 pECENT successes of British Hurri- i ane pilots over enemy pilots flyin? Me. 110 two-motor fighters have caused some speculation about the real merits of this new German aircraft. With a crew of two, two 1,100 h.p. motors giving a reputed speed of 350 m ph.,158 words
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376 1940-06-21 2 Admittance Only With Special Permission A LARGE portion of the Singapore Harbour wharf area will be a "protected place" under the Defence Regulations as from July 1, according to a Gazette notification issued yesterday. The general public will not be allowed into the area,376 words
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Article79 1940-06-21 2 (From Our Own Correspondent) Ipoh, June 20. THE Lower Perak Malay Club will stage a Malay play, "Semangat Seldadu," m aid of The War Fund on July 6, at the Malay Club premises. The show has the patronage of the Raja Muda of Perak79 words
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Article96 1940-06-21 2 (From Our Own Correspondent) London, June 20. HEROES of the B.E.F. include 2nd. Lieut. Philip Kindersley, son of the late Mr. R. C. M. Kindersley, pioneer planter and Federal Councillor. He was born at Kajang. He wins the Military Cross for his great courage m making96 words
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Article358 1940-06-21 2 London. June 20. The following are to-day's closing middle quotations. Shares are of £1 denomination unless otherwise stated: Con. Loan 5% 1944-64 107% Funding Loan 4<70 1960-90 110 -f^ War Loan 3^% 98* i -M 1 Com Union Assce (Units) S's U Prudential Assce A' 18 I358 words
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Article173 1940-06-21 2 COMMODITIES EXCHANGES (From Our Own Correspondent) C London, June 20. OMMODITY and Exchange markets losed as follows with previous quotations m paranthesis: RUBBER: Dull. Sp^ 13Ud 13',-d (13^-d 13' 8 d) August 13d 13'*d (13'sd 13^d) Oct.-Dec. U^d ll" H d (ll%d 12d) Jan.-Mar. ll^d 11 Hd (ll^d ll\d> New173 words
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Article116 1940-06-21 2 THE wife-versus-secretary theme is treated humorously, and with success, m "Day-time Wife," 20th CenturyFox film which opened at the Cathay yesterday. It is a gay story of a pretty woman determined on winning back the love of her erring husband, with no mawkish sentimentality to spoil116 words
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49 1940-06-21 2 YOUNG FRISCO who returned to Manila early this month, will be back m Singapore towards the end of July. Frisco is making arrangements to bring his younger brother along The latter has adopted the same profession and is m the preliminary ranks49 words
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105 1940-06-21 2 A CHINESE contractor's claim for about $3,950 from the British Construction Co. for work done m connection with the building of barrack houses m Paya Lebar Road was dismissed by Mr. Justice Manning m the High Court yesterday. Counter-claiming for a sum of $439. the defendant105 words
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Advertisement131 1940-06-21 2 Here At Last After 2 Long Years! GALA MIDNIGHT PREMIERE TO MORROW ALHAMBRA Dear Mister, Wc\c Been Rehearsing /A^'v^/y J*X J fiJ Wk Two Whole Years And O^ At Last We're Ready C^yN I To Sho%* You AVN\< V V*^ ■M&r Vj£) VV J FIRST ANO ONLY FULL- Lf NGTH131 words
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114 1940-06-21 3 "Find Us In Forefront Of Battle"— King THF King sent the following message to the Anzacs on their arrival: "A few months I sent some words of welcome to the first contingent of the second Australian Imperial fttce and the New Zealand K\ petitionary Force when they di^mMrked m theReuter - 114 words
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Article61 1940-06-21 3 French Soldiers 5 Ordeal NENCH soldiers were landed rland yesterday m a iast Briioat. They were the surviv o! 20 who escaped from r/.all boat and had taken a wreck lying m shaJlow be English coast. d ivs they were without food Four of them made a raft TbQf hadReuter - 61 words
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Article33 1940-06-21 3 Cairo. June 20. fl DEPARTURE of the Italian to Egypt and other Itav were to have left yesterday, unexpectedly delaj'ed. It is that he has not yet re- instmctlona frcm Rome to ReuterReuter - 33 words
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Article474 1940-06-21 3 Timely Reinforcement For Mother Country MAORIS LAND WITH WAR SONG ON THEIR UPS THE arrival at an English port of large contingents of Australian and New Zealand troops was announced by the War Office m London yesterday. Their arrival constitutes a timely reinforcement for theReuter - 474 words
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834 1940-06-21 3 AIR MARSHAL ON HOW NAZI MORALE WILL BE BROKEN AN indication of how the people m Great Britain are facing up to the prospect of German air attacks was given by Air Marshal Sir Philip Joubert m a talk on "Enemy Bombing834 words
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Article88 1940-06-21 3 Fascist Plot To Take Canada Montreal, June 20. /CANADIAN Fascists planned to take over Canada "some time m 1940, according to documents seized m recent police raids and introduced when charges were heard against Adrien Arcand, Canadian Fuehrer, and ten others to-day. The Crown Prosecutor stated that the plan coveredReuter - 88 words
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Article125 1940-06-21 3 Foreign Plot Unearthed In Spain Madrid, June 20. BOMBS were among arms and explosives found by Spanish police m their swoop on members of a secret organization of a "foreign type," the existence of which was disclosed last night. The chief centres of the organization were Saragossa. Valencia and Barcelona,Reuter - 125 words
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103 1940-06-21 3 Allies Watch IndoChina Developments Shanghai, June 20. THE ALLIED authorities m the Far East are closely watching developments affecting Indo-China. Japanese military and naval effectives are reported to be concentrated m considerable numbers at Hainan Island. It is understood that the defence precautions taken m Indo-China at the beginning ofReuter - 103 words
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Article107 1940-06-21 3 TTHE French radio yesterday announced the occupation of Lyons, which had been declared an open town, by advanced German forces, which are being followed by stronger forces. The Prefect, Cardinal Archbishop and leader of the ex-Servicemen have appealed to the citizens to keep cool andReuter - 107 words
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Article71 1940-06-21 3 Madrid, June 20. SPANISH newspapers have now given up all pretence of being neutral and have launched a strong attack against England. Many British residents are now keeping their luggage packed m case of eventualities. The newspaper Arriba says to-day: "The Falange party is not onlyReuter - 71 words
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Article99 1940-06-21 3 Montevideo, June 20. MILITARY forces have been in- creased at important strategic points m Uruguay as a precaution against Nazi reaction to the report of the Parliamentary Committee, disclosing a fifth column military plot against Uruguay. The Montevideo correspondent of the New York Times meanwhile, says thatReuter - 99 words
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71 1940-06-21 3 London, June 20. THE North Croydon by-election 1 caused by the resignation of Lieut. -Colonel Mason (National Government) resulted: Mr. Willink, K.C., (National Government) 14,163 votes, and Mr. A. L. Lucas (Independent >, 1,445 votes. Prior to polling the Prime Minister, Mr. Churchill, telegraphed toReuter - 71 words
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Article58 1940-06-21 3 HIN— On June 20, 1940, at No. 14 Adis Road, Singapore, Madam Leong Kwong Hln, beloved sister of Mr. Eu Tong Sen at the age of 53 years. The funeral cortege will leave her residence at 5 pjn. to-day for the Church of the Sacred Heart, Tank Road, and58 words
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173 1940-06-21 3 Turkey Will Not Be Influenced By Axis Ankara, June 20. r W r kIE whole si.uation m the Near East remains extremely fluid and it v unlikely that Turkey will make any definite pronouncement on her position. The general belief m political circles here is that Syria is not likelyReuter - 173 words
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49 1940-06-21 3 r THE Governor of the Gold Coast with the concurrence of the Legislative Council has offered to the Imperial Government for the purchase of bombers or Spitfires a loan of £500.000 free of interest for the dura- tion of the war.— British WirelessBritish Wireless - 49 words
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Advertisement72 1940-06-21 3 1 m zivini a din- K1 9 ncr parly tomorrow V^^ I *nj kg up my mind what v^^) VHH I Br £^£k V 1^ V Bl U^ >v* madam. May I 1 *^^n. B *u&**t r L* Ittrapean Imhtinfi Aiwajrs at /our lenrtot. Caß |i *«a for ad^e# on72 words
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Advertisement158 1940-06-21 3 THE PINE FOREST IN THE HOME PINE ESSENCE BATH SALTS Tonic tt Anti-rheumatic $0.75 per lb. MEDICAL HALL LTD. 3 Battery Road. @IV|I 0k IK Where I I II H V Everybody halaya'S OMiMA M UJ*| Goes. 3.15 6.15 9.15 MORNING MATINEE TOMORROW AT 11 O'CLOCK Applauded by the Press158 words
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620 1940-06-21 4 The Singapore Free Press FRIDAY, JUNE 21, 1940. Malaya At War IT is sometimes forgotten when discussing Malayan wartime finance that quite apart from this country's responsibility for contributions to the Imperial war chest we have to foot the bill for additional local expenditure which is directly connected with the620 words
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Article, Illustration1189 1940-06-21 4 George Edinger - George Edinger By THE armies within the British Commonwealth vary m character as greatly as the lands from which they come. There are white armies of European volunteers; there are the armies of countries that were great civilisations when Europe was a wilderness. There are1,189 words
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Article664 1940-06-21 4 Walter Duranty - Walter Duranty By Bucharest. RUMANIA ha^ just called to the colours a quarter of a million men and it is possible another large contingent may be mobilised very soon. Estimates vary about the number now under arms, but it probably totals a million, three or four hundred664 words
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Advertisement182 1940-06-21 4 I I agree. You find I ROSES Lime Juice I satisfies all tastes!' BBBBBBBBaBI f bbbßw*YW*V^V^X*s^B^^h I "VvjOLotßv* QuallU/ ■h aY I R^ aY bbb bb^.\ BaY bbbh^H aavv x v 4BBn!w^BKP(^^'^Baap'v'^^_^_a^aaßTK alßw jß^i u_ u^HEf L_ h w B!r'-. v^f *Br VHH J"Hk^^^^9r aaaaaßS |HR^ HBU^^yaaV NEGRI PEWTER 100°o182 words
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Advertisement25 1940-06-21 4 If you have not tried our tailorinff tVE SOLICIT YOU FOR A TRIAL ORDER. MIEN CHONG S'porc's most up-to-date Tailor. 34 Coleman St. Phone 481625 words
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Article, Illustration1128 1940-06-21 5 MARY HEATHCO' TT - MARY HEATHCO'TT WOMEN m Singapore have, with a few exceptions, realized that it is up to them to Keep a cheerful face and an optimistic outlook while the news from Europe is so grave. keep themselves busy with KOfffc parties, refuse to listen unhappy* defeatist forecasts1,128 words
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Article, Illustration708 1940-06-21 5 Out Of The Hat iif\UT of the Hat— into the War "Fund" is the present slogan of the Malayan Magic Circle, busy with the arrangements for their show which is being presented on July 5-6 at the Victoria Theatre, m aid of the War Fund. x708 words
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Article, Illustration29 1940-06-21 5 A general view of the Singapore Dutch women, who are making comforts for the troops and refugees. They meet at the Dutch Club every week.29 words
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Advertisement164 1940-06-21 5 TONY DRAWS A HORSE DRAWS PRESS PRAISE The Straits Times: --Sparkling comedy splendid cast good story delightful lines." The Sunday Tribune: The best amateur show ever *ed to a Singapore audience." The Sunday Times: First rate comedy presented m first rate style. .excellent entertainment." I Singapore Free Press' Keeps the164 words
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Advertisement209 1940-06-21 5 Elizabeth Ardens 6&*^^^L Firmo Lift W FOR LOVELY CONTOURS It refreshes— it soothes— it sti- \*7 mulates too. If neglected your t^A I tissues grow weak and flabby. Firmo-Lift will strengthen and y J&^* I remould m the lines of youth 0 f f fZ '^^X and give back to209 words
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Article, Illustration675 1940-06-21 6 Sheilah Graham - Sheilah Graham By Hollywood. MARGARET LINDSAY'S ***new wardrobe is something to write home about and to copy. There is a gray, softly tailored suit of wool with solid-tone flared skirt topped by matching jacket with light gray chalk stripe. Outside darts mold the snug waistline,675 words
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Article267 1940-06-21 6 CIX Salvation Army social workers, who returned to England from France recently, told how they escaped after a hotel which they were running for the Forces was attacked by bombers. On their journey to the coast they were repeatedly attacked, bombs falling all around them. They267 words
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Article, Illustration49 1940-06-21 6 Mrs D. Pot winds wool with the help of Miss Schuurmans at the Dutch Club, where Singapore Dutch women are working to provide clothing for war refugees and comforts for the troops. Packing clothing for the refugees and comforts for the troops at the Dutch Club.49 words
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Article244 1940-06-21 6 MEW steps for the calling up of nurses have just been announced by the Ministry of Health. Some will be formed into flying squads ready to go anywhere. All trained nurses, assistant nurses, and nursing auxiliaries m the Civil Nursing Reserve allocated as mobile members244 words
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256 1940-06-21 6 "^HAT, a guinea lor that hat our prandmou. say. "Why, there's hardh a^L > on it." That, of cours* Va/l^ the ribbons and flower v.V heaped up toward h< towering burden. To some it seems odd th d }^v and ribbons256 words
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Article105 1940-06-21 6 IN the Defiant gun-lurre; two-swkr 1 fighter it is c.ear tha* the RAF r design triumph comparab Spitfire and Hunic-a!. figh 1 with *hei- ei?h -gun c are the most formidable <: fighters m the wcrld. Th? Defirnt is a departure 'rom previous fighter designs. :or105 words
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Advertisement301 1940-06-21 6 NOW ON DISPLAY A large shipment of NEW CHINESE EMBROIDERED SLIPPERS. LAMPSHADES m various attractive designs. Your Early Inspection Invited C. K. TANG 241. River Valley Road. Phone No. 2181 II SINGAPORE Entrust all your DRY CLEANING to the skilful handling careful attention of NEW INTERNATIONAL CO. The Dry Cleaners301 words
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Advertisement318 1940-06-21 6 ANNOUNCEMENT The Services of an additional music Instructor Mr. HEINRICH PORTNOJ late of The Academy of Music, Vienna, have now been secured In addition to being an accomplished pianist, Mr. Heinrich Portnoj has a reputation of being a music teacher for the last 15 years. Pupils are received for enrolment318 words
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1242 1940-06-21 7 JUDGMENT RESERVED IN NEW WORLD CASE Director Tried On An Alternative Charge ALLEGED PERMISSION FOR USE AS GAMING HOUSE QNG PENG HOCK, co-lessee of the New Worjd Amusement Park, and a director of the New World, Ltd., was acquitted m the fifth court yesterday on a r e of usin1,242 words
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187 1940-06-21 7 'Quack' Dentist Arrested In Street rIS li the :irst case of its kind to :ie before me since the revised ;t:on of Dentists Ordinance was pa^ed m 1933." said Mr. L. C. Goh In fje nith court yesterday. He made this remark at the concluol a case m which Ngo187 words
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Article193 1940-06-21 7 t RURAL Board market m Tamn pines Road, built at a cost of $17,000. was described as a "white mf at a meeting of the Rural Board yesterday. erence to the market was made the question arose as to whether uld be sanctioned for furißl193 words
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Article105 1940-06-21 7 oung Chinese, alleged to be members of "one of the most dan- rH societies m Singapore, livextortktt, racketeering and proi "ution." were remanded m 24 hours' custody after they had been •arged m the Singapore third court sterdaj with being members of an .1 soeiey the105 words
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Article41 1940-06-21 7 further notice, diving opera*iil be m progress over a small area three-quarters of a mile- southof Outer Shoal Beacon, states the ter Attendant, SJS. All ships using eastern entrance to Singapore are I proceed as slowly as possible con«wem with safety.41 words
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Article, Illustration178 1940-06-21 7 fi^ IKIBUTE to the work of Mr. wuiiam Bartley as president of apore Municipal Commissioners :r< m 1931 to 1939, is paid by the occupier of the office, Mr. L. J^an. m his annual report. iSb his tenure of office began acute and prolonged financial178 words
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Article38 1940-06-21 7 r[E Singapore station will relay at 6.20 p.m. to-day a further programme specially arranged by Radio Saigon for listeners In Malaya. A previous relay from Radio Saigon was very much appreciated m this country.38 words
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Article16 1940-06-21 7 The Rotary Club, Ipoh, will hold its installation dinner at the Hotel Majestic on June 29.16 words
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Article, Illustration28 1940-06-21 7 me crater caused by a Nazi bomb m a road m France did not svop these soldiers. It is already being filled m.28 words
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233 1940-06-21 7 Indian Prince Certain Nazis Cannot Win WAZI oppression m India would not be successful because Hitler's brutal methods would not be tolerated by the millions m India, stated Prince Kumar K. Jan, 20--year-old nephew of the owner of the world-famous Marie Antoinette pearl necklace, Maharajah Dhiraja Bahadur of Darbhanga, who233 words
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Article109 1940-06-21 7 WORKMEN'S OWN AGRICULTURAL SHOW ON their next pay day, labourers employed by the Rural Board Health Department will bring their homegrown agricultural produce to a show at which $20, donated by Mr. C. Reuben, will be given as prize money. Till? was revealed by Dr. J. W. Scharff Singapore Chief109 words
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Article202 1940-06-21 7 (From Our Own Correspondent) Ipoh, June 20. •"THE Anglo-Chinese School, Ipoh, will celebrate its 45th anniversary tomorrow. Old boys of the school and parents and visitors will attend the function. Started m 1895 m a Malay attap house, with four pupils, the school has202 words
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Article69 1940-06-21 7 pHARGED m the Singapore third I* court yesterday with being a member of an unlawful society at the Chuan Seng Pineapple Factory coolie line m Kranji Road on Wednesday evening, 44-year-old Choa Ah Koe was remanded m police custody for 24 hours, when he claimed trial to69 words
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Article97 1940-06-21 7 DR. H. J. PAGE, Director of the Rubber Research Institute of Malaya, will broadcast a talk on ''Rubber m the War" from the Singapore station at 7.45 to-night. He will explain the significance of rubber as an essential war product and as a vital97 words
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Article59 1940-06-21 7 DAIL of $2,000 was offered to each of 0 three Chinese, Keng Cheng Hoat, Lvi Chong and Lim Chhun Hoat, m the third court yesterday. They were charged with criminal intimidation of workers at Ponggol on June 19 by threatening them with injury unless they ceased59 words
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264 1940-06-21 7 WATER SUPPLY SOURCES BEING INVESTIGATED ENVISAGING the possible extent of daily water consumption m Singapore eight to ten years hence, the water department of the Singapore Municipality last year began investigations of the possibility of drawing water from the Johore River at a point near Kota Tinggi. Surveys are stll264 words
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Article61 1940-06-21 7 Mr. J. F. St. John Eber was admitted as an advocate and solicitor In the Straits Settlements before the acting Chief Justice, Mr. Justice a 'Beckett Terrell, m the High Court yesterday. Making the application. Mr. F. H Vaux said that Mr. Eber was the son of Mr. R. L.61 words
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Advertisement75 1940-06-21 7 CUPS AND TROPHIES We have m stock a wide range of E.P.N.S. or Silver Cups, Shields, Silver Medals and E.P.N.S. Tankards. Special Discounts to Clubs and Institutions, 9 ROBINSON CO., LTD. llHili!!^^ ctve your family and guests this high quality Jam. INSIST ON CHIVERS JAMS CHIVSRS SONS ITO.. TMS ORCHARD75 words
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Advertisement425 1940-06-21 8 P.&O. and BRITISH INDIA LINES (INCORPORATED IN ENGLAND) P. O. S. N. COS SAILINGS. The best possible services are being maintained by The P. 0. S. N. Coy. from the Straits to their usual ports of call m China, India, Ceylon and the United Kingdom. i Passengers are requested to425 words
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Advertisement361 1940-06-21 8 BOUSTEAD CO., LTD. (Incorporated m F.M.S.) TELEPHONE: Freight 5433. Passat* Ittt Mkwm mcihc Regular service from the Orient to Vancouver by GIANT EMPRESSES-Across Canada through the Canadian Rockies— Lake Louise— Banff. Trans-Atlantic by "EMPRESS" %< DUCHESS" or "MONT* steamers to the United Kingdom.— All under one management For detailed information361 words
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Advertisement481 1940-06-21 8 I MANSFIELD CO., LTD. BLUE FUNNEL LINE. Frequent Sailings to United Kingdom and United States oi 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 j ay 1 by first481 words
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Article, Illustration41 1940-06-21 9 Of nearly 115 "freshers" at Raffles College this year, about 20 are girls. The new academic term opened yesterday. Above are the girl "freshers." Third from left is Miss Gracia Tay, Miss Helen Khong is fourth from right.41 words
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603 1940-06-21 9 "NOTWITHSTANDING the outbreak of war, the year *\inder review has proved eminently satisfactory," says Mr. L. Rayman, president of the Singapore Municipal Commissioners, m his annual report for 1939. The assessed value of the town and the rate fund have gone up, the general financial position603 words
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Article200 1940-06-21 9 A BOUT 20 girls and 90 youths were admitted into Raffles College this year. Five of the girls have been awarded entrance scholarships, and 15 youths from the Colony and the Federated Malay States have also received scholarships. One of the girl "freshers," 17-year-old Miss200 words
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Article66 1940-06-21 9 Chungking, June 19. Mr. Hailar Collin, the new Danish Minister to China and concurrently Minister to Thailand, presented his credentials tc Mr. Lin Sen, Chairman of the National Government, yesterday morning. Central News. At 11 a.m. S. 591/39 Lim Chwee Klan vs. Hecla Cement Marble Works. Before The Registrar At66 words
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Advertisement431 1940-06-21 9 CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS TENDERS SINGAPORE MUNICIPALITY .ers are now Invited for the -j lowing materials or services. For articulars see Municipal Tenders room S ipply of Pumping Plant for MacRitchie Reservoir. Date of Closing. 12 noon. Sept 16. 1940 purchase of one Polished Gunmetal Suction Fitting at the Central Fire Station.431 words
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Advertisement307 1940-06-21 9 BOARD RESIDENCE. SEA FRONT RATONG GRANGE— 77 Meyer Rd. (near Swimming Club) Board-Residence at moderate rates Large Gardens Tennis. Ph one *****. EAST ANGLIA f. OXLIT KIBI SINGAPORE. S mln». to town tilgD letei garaaea, daUy or monthly rates, large grootS excellent cuialne. tennU. gHufe and doubto room* fHONI tCTa,307 words
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Advertisement450 1940-06-21 9 I FAST PASSKNGER SERVICE. SINGAPORE TO SAN FRANCISCO. VIA MANILA BONG KONG 6ails Sport Arrive 8 P. 8.8. CITY OP NORFOLK July 16 Aug. 8.8. CITY OP ST. FRANCISCO Aug 24 Sept 17 B.S. CITY OF LOS ANGELES Aug. Si Sept 24 8.8. CITY OP NEWPORT NEWS Oct. 5 Oct.450 words
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Miscellaneous253 1940-06-21 9 Post Office Mail List Mails close at the General Post Office as follows TO-DAY China (South -West) surface 1 p.m. Indo-China surface 1 p.m. Java surface 11.30 a.m. Sarikei surface 2 p.m. Sibu surface 2 p.m. Medan surface 10 a.m. TO-MORROW Aden air 4 p.m. Africa air 4 p.m. Burma253 words
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635 1940-06-21 10 Kee Onn Plays Brilliant Tennis To Beat Yadi MIXED DOUBLES EVENT TO MRS. NASSIM SMITH CHIN KEE ONN, Malayan singles lawn tennis champion and former Perak title holder, claimed another major honour yesterday when he overwhelmed Yadi m the singles final of the Singapore championships.635 words
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Article370 1940-06-21 10 RESERVE SOCCER AT STADIUM Manchester Reg. ..5; Malays 3. A FIVE-THREE victory for the Manchesters over the Malays m a reserve division soccer fame at the Stadium yesterday was a good indication of the run of play m a not particularly bright game. Two of the goals370 words
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Article54 1940-06-21 10 r THE Indian Youth League will play a friendly game of football against the Kok Sing Musical Party on Sunday at Farrer Park. The following will represent the Indian Youth League: J. Peter, A. Sankaran, Veerappan, P. Ramoo, H. M. Mahpuz, Bala, Gurdit Singh, Thangavelu, Rajoo, Sankaran, P. C. Louis.54 words
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Article33 1940-06-21 10 Soccer: first division, S.R.C. vs. R.A.F., stadium; Gordons vs. Royal Navy, Changi; second division (b), J.C.S.A. vs. R.A.F. (H.Q.), J.C.S.A. Boxing: Battling Sima vs. Luis Yeo Blanco, New World arena.33 words
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177 1940-06-21 10 A Toe H Club table tennis team met with defeat for the first time m four matches when the Uniteers Sports Club beat them by four matches to three m an encounter on Wednesday. The Toe H Club won their three previous177 words
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Article, Illustration39 1940-06-21 10 Chin Kee Onn, the Malayan tennis champion, who beat Yadi m straight sets m the final of men's singles m the Singapore championships yesterday. This is the first time Kee Onn has won the Singapore title.39 words
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226 1940-06-21 10 Yacht Club Results Week-end Events DESULTS of last week's sailing races at the Royal Singapore Yacht Club are given below: The second race m "A" class for the Marion Challenge Cup was won by Ella Dorothy n (Henry Worham). Ann I <E. W. Slight) was second, and Kathleen 111 (V.226 words
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140 1940-06-21 10 FORMERLY the venue of many big fights, the New World arena, which has been entirely rebuilt, will be the scene of boxing matches again to-night. Chief interest is centred round the Battling Siraa-Luis Yeo Blanco bout which is billed for ten rounds. Although his140 words
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169 1940-06-21 10 UNITED ATHLETIC PARTY WIN FOUR— THREE TN a friendly return match the A United Athletic Party beat the Sphinx Badminton Party by four games to three at the Playfair's Court on Sunday. Results (U.A.P. mentioned first) —Raymond Frols lost to M. A. Lange 4—15, l5Teo Heok Kwang lost to Cyril169 words
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Article59 1940-06-21 10 •pHE fallowing have accepted to play soccer for the S.C.C. "B" vs R.A.F. (34 Squadron) to-day at the S.C.C: F. W. Stephens; A. Ferguson, FLt. C. H. Noble; R. H. Pickard, C. J Bernbroke, D. Brennan; T. A. H. Slack, D. I. Goodwin, Rev. A. S. Qiles, S.59 words
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1099 1940-06-21 10 Cricket Notes FOUR TIMES OUT FOR 214, 19 WICKETS FOR 279 RUNS WITH the exception of Sunday's play m the two-day cricket match between the Army and the Singapore Cricket Club, an attractive programme of cricket matches last week-end was washed out by rain.1,099 words
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Article152 1940-06-21 10 (From Our Own Correspond THE Eastern lion, the football L, Hong Kong, were s^e* ed by Tenant this even were only able to c, nf and ious by the odd goal ,n V l record crowd was preset J Chinese ground to see the which152 words
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