The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 22 June 1940
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Title Section20 1940-06-22 1 LATE SINGAPORE EDITION The Singapore Free Press AND DAILY NEWS NO. 16,120. KSTII. 1835 SATURDAY, JUNE 22, 1940 5 CENTS20 words
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692 1940-06-22 1 Historic Dining Car As Scene Of Meeting With Petain's Envoys COMPIEGNE DRAMA pjITLER yesterday handed over to the French envoys his conditions for the armistice requested by Marshal Petain, the French Prime Minister, according to 'the official German news agency. The agency adds that the692 words
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127 1940-06-22 1 Congress Resolution Renounces Non-Violence Wardha, June 21. THE working: committee of the Indian National Congress :o-da\ passed a resolution renouncing the principle of non-violence m opposing exnal au r ression. At the same time, the efforts of Congress to Mcart its internal political aim- wfli continue to be strictly non^Reuter - 127 words
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Article69 1940-06-22 1 JAPANESE HINT OF REPRESENTATIONS r ..ING Frances decision to nd the transit of supplies to ig K?.i-shek through Frencn the Japanese Foreign man indicated yesterday ied to ask the British .t to take similar measure 3 ich concessions to Japan over supplies through French a69 words
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54 1940-06-22 1 IHI fiurth contingent of Canadian has arrived m England, it ;!i>?ed m London and Ottawa ay. ontingent inctofces the first 'h of Canadian nursing sisters to toot m England. AL<o included m the contingent are lore Canadian airmen who have come with their machinesReuter - 54 words
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Article20 1940-06-22 1 London, June 21. *H£ American Red Cross has pred £100,000 to the Red Cross d St. Jjhn war organization ReuterReuter - 20 words
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Article137 1940-06-22 1 London, June 21. A FRENCH broadcast says that Marshal Petain had an interview this morning with his predecessor. M. Reynaud. The French war communique states that there has been no change m the fighting position but mentions the presence of German columns m the city ofReuter - 137 words
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Article, Illustration88 1940-06-22 1 New York, June 11. THE film actor, Robert Mont- gomery, who was recently driving an American ambulance m France, said on his arrival from Europe to-day: "I thought the stories of strafing of ambulances and hospitals were pure propaganda but now I have seen itReuter - 88 words
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71 1940-06-22 1 /CANADA'S conscription bill was signed by the Earl of Athlone shortly after his installation as GovernorGeneral of Canada yesterday. An earlier message stated that, with Princess Alice, the Earl of Athlone arrived m Ottawa yesterday from Halifax. He was greeted al the flag-drapedReuter - 71 words
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Article62 1940-06-22 1 Berlin, June 21. TIE news agency states that the French plenipotentiaries are m direct telephonic communication with the French Government. Reuter. New York, June 21. It is initiated m trade circles that the United States has virtually agreed to buy 100, COO tons of crude rubber from GreatReuter - 62 words
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Article101 1940-06-22 1 London, June 21. British military headquarters m Cairo have reported further successful raids by British armoured units into the Italian Red Sea colony of Eritrea. The raids took place yesterday and one of the British patrols took by surprise a battalion of Italian and native infantry under Italian officers. AfterReuter - 101 words
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197 1940-06-22 1 IT is authoritatively stated that successful British offensive operations m Libya have included t the capture of the Italian general Lastrucci, chief engineer of the 10th Army m Libya and chief engineer of the Italian expeditionary forces m the Spanish civil war. TenReuter - 197 words
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439 1940-06-22 1 Two Of Biggest Italian Aero-Engin e Facto vies Successfully Bombed London, June 21. THE Air Ministry disclosed to-day that within 24 hours of Italy becoming a belligerent two of Italy's largest aero-engine factories, the Ansaldo works at Genoa and the Fiat factory at Turin, were successfully bombed by the R.A.F.Reuter - 439 words
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217 1940-06-22 1 London, June SI. WHILE BRITAIN was free of air attacks last night, the RAF. earned out large-scale raids over tta Ruhr and the Rhineland. It was learnt .n authoritative quarters here tc-day that poor visibility rather hampered our aircraft which reachfKl Germany but thisReuter - 217 words
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Advertisement101 1940-06-22 1 SUPPORT MALAYAN PRODUCE. DRINK BIGIA TEA RAFFLES HOTEL TONIGHT SPECIAL DINNER DANCE (formal) 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. POPULAR CABARET ATTRACTION The World's Greatest Girl Whirlwind Tumblers I THE SEVEN WALLABIES INTRODUCING FOE THE FIRST TIME IN THE FAR BAST -BLACK LIGHTS", A MIRACLE OF SCIENCE! I ANTING IN A101 words
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Advertisement8 1940-06-22 1 BRITISH ON TOP IN MIDDLE EAST— PAGE 38 words
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Advertisement169 1940-06-22 1 FOR QUALITY AND ECONOMY DRINK BIGIA TEA SEAVIEW H HOTEL TO-NIOHT SPECIAL DINNER <5c DANCE MUSIC BY RELLER S BAND XX TENSION TO 1 aTm. DINNER $3.— NO ADMISSION CHARGE DAN(i FOKMAI. SUNDAY MORNING tl A.M 1 P.M. POPULAR CONCEMI BY KELLER'S BAND 1 Ouverture THE BOHE MIAN GIRL W.169 words
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21 1940-06-22 2 Madrid, Jane 21. 1*HE Duke and Duchess of Wlndsoi have arrived at Barcelona ReuterReuter - 21 words
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Article33 1940-06-22 2 London, Jane 21. IN the list of 63 Austrian and German war prisoners issued last night, three are over 30 years old and 15 are 20 years and under- British WirelessBritish Wireless - 33 words
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Article186 1940-06-22 2 IN VIEW of the fact that from 6 a.m. on July 1 the Singapore Harbour Board's wharf area will become a "protected" place under the Defence Regulations, all persons who have business m any part of this area, should make an application, without delay,186 words
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Article88 1940-06-22 2 /COMMENTING on the air raids over Britain, the Daily Herald says: "So far little damage has been done, but the assaults have been small In scaie. "We must be ready as the campaign develops for real mass raids." Several newspapers comment on the efficacy ofReuter - 88 words
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124 1940-06-22 2 pVER since the Astaire-Rogers danc- ing team was broken up. Ginger Rogers has been showing what a good actress she is. Her latest picture, "The Primrose Path" now showing at the Alhambra, is further proof of her versatility. As a hoyden of a girl who124 words
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Article135 1940-06-22 2 A MAGISTRATE who did "not wish to stain the character" of a 13--year-old Eurasian boy by recording a conviction for stealing a bicycle, sent the boy to the Salvation Army Boys' Remand Home yesterday for six months, after cautioning and discharging him. The magistrate,135 words
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Article330 1940-06-22 2 Exchange Telegraph 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. London, June 21. The following are to-day's closing middle quotations. Shares are of £1 denomination unless otherwise stated: Con. LoanExchange Telegraph - 330 words
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Article177 1940-06-22 2 COMMODITIES EXCHANGES (From Our Own Correspondent) London, Jane 21. /COMMODITY and Exchange markets losed V as follows with previous quotations m paranthesis: RUBBER: Dull. Spot 13 13 (n i id 13 Ud) August 13d 13Hd (13d 13^d) Oct.-Dec. ll^d 12d (ll\d ll 7 sd> Jan. -Mar. ll^d ll^d (HUd 1177 words
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Article41 1940-06-22 2 London, June 21. EXCHEQUER returns show that total ordinary revenue to date for the financial year was £156,587.041, compared with £128,*****9 at the corresponding date last year. Total ordinary expenditure for the same period amounted to £562.436,168, against £249.480,887. British WirelessBritish Wireless - 41 words
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Advertisement311 1940-06-22 2 The play that shocked Broadway for 20 Weeks ...NOW ON THE SCREEN! TO-DAY 11 a.m., MAMDDA 3.15, 6.15 9.15 A LnMnfl KSICH RKO RADIO PICTURES preser H^v B^ I B^^ B? C^ B J^ B^^ B^^ ET BaHl^ I B^\ C I W ***** l ft ■■F HI i^^B T311 words
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Advertisement219 1940-06-22 2 Another LAUGH-FILLED SHQWT TMIbRROW _w_ _tk CAPITOT Opening with 4 Shows 11 a.m., .°,.ir>, G.i:). §45 v i »w nil F^_^^^^^k^ IK*! k l 1 1 i f 1 1 I 1 _|/»f4; fl -?*VI ISnKa^^A^H Ift O 9 h 13 W J^^g Directed by Joseph Son Hey Produced by219 words
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603 1940-06-22 3 Italians "Have Not Their Hearts In The War" STRIKING SUCCESSES ARE SCORED AGAINST ENEMY -THE sreat difference between the British and the Italian 1 forces fighting on the Libyan frontier is that the British ha*e got their spirits up and the enemy have603 words
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111 1940-06-22 3 Investigation Into N.Y. Bomb Explosions New York, June 21. ]MR. Thomas Dewey, New York ITA District Attorney, has begun an investigation into the bomb explosions which occurred m a German foreign exchange firm and a building houseing the principal offices of the Communist party yesterday. In the first explosion theReuter - 111 words
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102 1940-06-22 3 £20,000,000 For Munitions Drive In Australia pURTHER expansion of Australian munitions production was announced yesterday m the House of Representatives by Mr. Spender, Commonwealth Treasurer who asked for an extra £20,000,000 for this purpose. The Government's plans include new factories, additional types of munitions and weapons of increased ranse, includingReuter - 102 words
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436 1940-06-22 3 REYNAUD OPPOSED MOVE FOR ARMISTICE (By Reuter's Staff Correspondent m France) THE defeat of the French army, the finest m Europe, and subsequent moves of the French Government envisaging capitulation, are attributed m objective French circles to two causes military views held by436 words
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Article74 1940-06-22 3 Ottawa, June 21. FE House of Commons to-day passed the Government's bill for the mobilization of all human and material resources m Canada for the prosecution of the war. During the debate Mr. Mackenzie King, the Premier, rejected a further appeal by Mr. Hanson, leaderReuter - 74 words
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74 1940-06-22 3 r I*HE Australian Government's cmer- gency powers bill became law yesterday when it passed through the Senate by 28 votes to three, and received the Governor-General's assent. It was only on Thursday that the bill passed through its final stage m the House of Representatives.74 words
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Article94 1940-06-22 3 FORCES BEING MASSED IN EASTERN THRACE Istanbul, June 21. ■"TURKEY is hastily putting the finishing touches to her state of military preparedness. The new measures are being taken as a precaution against repercussions In South-East Europe of the development m France. The military authorities mReuter - 94 words
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65 1940-06-22 3 London, June 21. AN aerial battle took place over a south coast town for 35 minutes this morning. Frequent bursts of machine-gun fire were heard. It is stated that a German bomber flew over the town and released bursts of machine-gun bullets. British fightersReuter - 65 words
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Article47 1940-06-22 3 Berlin, June 21. THE Berlin news agency states that 1 six people were killed, including three police officers discharging their duties, m British air raids on Cologne on Tuesday and Wednesday nights. A dwelling house was destroyed and a. number or others aamagea, me asency adds ReuterReuter - 47 words
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60 1940-06-22 3 Polish President Premier In England THE President and Prime Minister ol the Polish Republic have arrived In England The President was welcomed on arrival by His Majesty the King. He travelled to France with several members oi the Polish Government and m the company of the British Ambassador to Poland.Reuter - 60 words
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50 1940-06-22 3 "THE Government of India is going to train 300 additional pilots and 2,000 mechanics as the first step towards the creation of a reserve of the Indian Air Force, so that these pilots and skilled, mechanics can be dra.wn on for future exDansion.— ReuterReuter - 50 words
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Article57 1940-06-22 3 London, June ZL AN Air Ministry casualty list gives the names of 78 killed on active service or died, 127 missing, 31 wounded or injured and 22 previously reported missing now reported prisoners or safe. The list includes among the missing Flying-Offlcor R. C. Simmons, born mReuter - 57 words
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Article61 1940-06-22 3 London, June 21. THE death has occurred at Liverpool at the age of 81 of Madame Emma Nevada, the last of the prima donnas of the golden age. The daughter of a Scottish doctor and an Irish mother, she made her debut m Vienna m 1890 whenReuter - 61 words
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32 1940-06-22 3 Washington, June 21. A bill for compulsory military training for all men between 18 and 65 was introduced m Congress last nigrC by Senator Burke ReuterReuter - 32 words
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57 1940-06-22 3 Washington. June 21. THE Senate has passed legis.ati:n permitting the President to send Red Cross ships into the war zone even when safe conduct guarantees are not obtained from all belligerents. No ship, however, will be sent into an area actually underReuter - 57 words
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105 1940-06-22 3 Decorations For Munitions Factory Heroes London, June 21. MR. H. MORRISON, Minuter o! Supply, presented a Medal of th* Order of the British Empire to a Scottish munition worker. Hugh MeLelland, who tried to avert an explosion when a fire broke out m an ordnance iactory and was seriously injured.Reuter - 105 words
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Advertisement23 1940-06-22 3 £Urn w^mm 3 K° wasCe because there's /or economical and easily Hll^ioEl prepared meals K E ?c AWNi YORIi PHONE 5373 FIVE LINES23 words
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Advertisement223 1940-06-22 3 THE PINE FOREST IN THE HOME PINE ESSENCE BATH SALTS Tonic Anti-rheumatic $0.75 per lb. MEDICAL HALL LTD. 3 Battery Road. GAYEST HIT tJffi^L. kauya s o^ka d« mi] G oes LAST FOUR SHOWS TO-DAY! 3.15 6,15 9,15 MORNING MATINEE TO-DAY AT 11 O'CLOCK Applauded by the Press and all223 words
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672 1940-06-22 4 SATURDAY, JUNE 22, 1940. Malaya's Full Strength CTANDING sentinel at the last bastion of civilization m Europe, Great Britain is straining every nerve and sinew m the task of preparing to meet the mighty onslaught of Nazi arms that must now be launched against her. The whole nation is mobilized.672 words
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Article, Illustration25 1940-06-22 4 MANIPULATING A CONTROL SEARCHLIGHT, which is fitted mHk a i emote control. This is part of the air defences of Great Britain.25 words
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Article944 1940-06-22 4 The War In The Air From A Special Correspondent THE Germans appear to have a "weakness" for unorthodox searchlights. British pilots bombing military targets m Germany have commented on the contribution to the decorative scheme of the enemy's air defences afforded by coloured searchlights. One theory is944 words
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Article450 1940-06-22 4 THE INNER ST()R V THE inner story capitulation to the vealing his dmnth-fa a to form a new gov< "save comparative as he himself put refugee Belgian poll which were m eta gian authorities m U they were compels King's surrender King Leopold, fee, create a "puppet" rar..450 words
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Article329 1940-06-22 4 IN the ornate drawing room oi the pillared Goldsmith's Hall m the City of London, there was a private view of the silver which the Worshipful Company of Goldsmiths have sent to the World's Fair to augment their last year's exhibit, and also of the travelling exhibition of329 words
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Advertisement165 1940-06-22 4 I "Doiit i|ou jusf love ROSES?" )|«wrS Tes r but best m ja?£Ng a GIMLETS I lUffl CALDBECKS By Special appointment Established jgp /572. NEWEST DESI6NS IN DIAMOND JEWELLERY Necklaces Bracelets Brooches Rings Clip Watches. I' fincorpororetf <n tteylon/ I SINGAPORE IPOH PENANG. X.P.M. LINE THE COMPANY REGRETS THAT VISITORS165 words
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Advertisement14 1940-06-22 4 Ccunphorwood chests m stock and orders taken 18, BATTERY ROAD, FIRST FLOOR PHONE 714314 words
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458 1940-06-22 5 Medical Examination Begins Tuesday 300 EUROPEANS LIABLE FOR ENLISTMENT Tllh tribunal appointed m Singapore under the Compuborv Ixrv.ce (Local Forces) Ordinance and the Local Force Training) Ordinance, was announced yesterday. It will U,,n Hi early next week m the old Supreme ■currently, four medical458 words
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Article106 1940-06-22 5 GOVERNMENT Gaze>te notlfiyesterday slates that the Singap >re Rubber Workers' Association has bsen dissolved because 'it appears that the Society is being used for unlawful purposes." The step is taken under Section 17 or the Societies Ordinance, 5n wnun it is provided that whenever l A ma^.106 words
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Article278 1940-06-22 5 A NUMBER of charges were brought against three soldiers, James E. Collier, Leslie H. Broom and Robert M. Kelly, m the fifth court yesterday. They were charge firstly with voluntarily causing grievous hurt to G. C. Smith and J. M. Mansfield at 3, Cable Road yesterday.278 words
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Article126 1940-06-22 5 |U|R. W. FCJLLERMANN, Swiss Consul m French Indo-China, is going home to join the Swiss Army. He arrived m Singapore with his wife yesterday. Mr. Fullermann, who has been 23 years m the East, passed through Singapore m 1917 for Bangkok where he began126 words
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Article80 1940-06-22 5 SEVEN Hokkien Chinese, ranging m age from 20 to 37 years, were charged m the Singapore third court yesterday with acting as members of an unlawful society. "The Red General Labour Union." on Thursday. They were long Lun, Ng Bun, Urn Sim Hu, An Kirn Chong, Chong Han80 words
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1126 1940-06-22 5 Police Officers Accused Of Assault ALLEGATIONS that they were asrner^f lted by two y° un Chinese Insp<*tors of Police, Chua Keng Lin and Seah Keng Loy, one of whom was said to have brandished a revolver and a piece of wood, were made by two Malays at a preliminteV nqUlry1,126 words
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246 1940-06-22 5 MEARLY 30,000 handbills are being 11 printed by the Chinese Chamber of Commerce m an appeal to Chinese workers m Singapore to beware of agitators m their midst. The appeal stresses the words of the Chinese Consul-General, Mr. Kao Ling Pai, who, m a246 words
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1429 1940-06-22 5 BUNA IS VER Y EXPENSIVE "CHORTAGE of rubber is likely to be mm of c chief factors by which the war effort of the Vxi powers can be brought to a standstill m the Ion" war which, unhappily, seems to be inevitable," said Dr1,429 words
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Advertisement34 1940-06-22 5 IF YOU ARE DEPRESSED Come and have a good laugh and help the Malayan PATRIOTIC FUND "TONY DRAWS A HORSE" TO-NIGHT 9.30 J\^> pAVt£5/. VICTORIA THEATRE <w, D I>l■ II V #T 4H M\i.\Ml\\W34 words
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Advertisement28 1940-06-22 5 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. c ROBINSON CO., LTDe28 words
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Advertisement441 1940-06-22 6 P.&O. and BRITISH INDIA LINES (INCORPORATED IN ENGLAND) P. 6c O. S. N. COS SAILINGS. The best possible services arq 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 to441 words
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Advertisement541 1940-06-22 6 BOUSTEAD CO., LTD. (Incorporated m F.M.3.) TELEPHONE: Freight 5431 Fassaf* SUt (CANAOIAN PACIHC fjpipy^lB^ffl (Xooorporftted la Bngfndjt 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.— AH under541 words
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Advertisement332 1940-06-22 6 MANSFIELD CO., LTOTI BLUE FUNNEL LINE. Frequent Sailings to United Kingdom and United Stat America. Dates are not guaranteed, all cargo boo subject to Conference War Clauses WKSTKRN AUSTRALIA THE SHORTEST SEA ROUTE AT THE CHEAPEST FAR Regular Services to Fre mantle (Perth) via j ay by first class oassenger332 words
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264 1940-06-22 7 New Air Mail Service To Britain Via America U.K. REACHED IN 14 DAYS A bi-weekly air link is now operated by the British Overseas Airways Corporation between Bangkok and Hong Kong. The service is scheduled to connect at Bangkok with the weekly flyingboat i service to and from Singapore, and264 words
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Article121 1940-06-22 7 AN outstanding: example of self- sacrifice m giving: to The War Fund m Malaya is an offer made by the head teacher of a Malay school m a Pahang kampong. He has written to the Inspector of Schools, Pahanj: "I have the honour to inform121 words
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Article240 1940-06-22 7 AMENDED Government regulations affecting some banks, share brokers and company secretaries— the Defence (Finance) (Amendment No. 3) Regulations 1940, and the Currency and Securities Restriction (Exemption) Order 1940— have been gazetted m the Colony. The main points of the new Regulations and Order, insofar as they concern240 words
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Article85 1940-06-22 7 At 10.30 sum. Before Court of Criminal Appeal (The Ilon'ble Mr Justice a'Beckett Terrell, A*. C.J., S.S., The Hon'ble Mr. Justice Poyser, C.J., F.M.S., and The Hon'ble Mr. Juctice Gordon Smith, Ag. Judge of Appeal) Cr. Appeal No. 9 40 Rex vs. Aladiii b. Arabi85 words
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Article114 1940-06-22 7 LARGEST shoe company m Malaya, the Bata Shoe Company, has been placed under the supervision of the Custodian of Enemy Property, Malaya. The step has been taken as a result of the announcement made recently m London to the effect that all subsidiaries of the company114 words
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133 1940-06-22 7 A PROPOSAL to donate $100 to The War Fund was made at the annual general meeting of the Singapore Chess Club at the Adelphi Hotel yesterday. The suggestion was made by Mr. F. C. Peck, president of the Club, an seconded by Pro.133 words
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70 1940-06-22 7 CATHEDRAL WEDDING: CAULFIELD-P ARSONS MR. L. H. T. CAULFIELD was married to Miss Bertha Lilian Parsons, at St. Andrew's Cathedral yesterday. The bridegroom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Francis Caulfleld, of Sheffield, England. The bride's parents are of Singapore. The Yen. Archdeacon Graham-White officiated. Miss Peggy Usher was70 words
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Article50 1940-06-22 7 BAIL oi $2,000 was offered to a 21--year-old Hokkien, Tan Ang Ching, who was charged m the Singapore third court yesterday with committing criminal intimidation by threatening some workers with injury on Thursday. The charge was explained to Tan and the case postponed to June 28.50 words
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Article37 1940-06-22 7 The death has occurred m London of Mr. J. W. Harrington, who was on the staff of Topham, Jones and Railton during the construction* of Johore Causeway, Chendoeroh Dam and other works m Malaya. He was 63.37 words
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Article28 1940-06-22 7 Appearing m the Bankruptcy Court before Mr. Justice Ped k w yesterday, Mr. Kow Soon Kirn, a Singapore lawyer, had a receiving and ajudicating order made against him.28 words
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118 1940-06-22 7 HAIL* PRICES Ct'B&ENT Jane 21, 12 o'clock noon Tone of Market- Quiet. Latest Cable: London Spot Sheet 13 «d. per lb. New York Spot Sheet U.S. el?. 22 por lb. Buyers Seller* No. IX R.SS. Spot loose 36 36 > No. IX R.S.S.118 words
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Advertisement585 1940-06-22 7 CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS DOMESTIC OCCURRENCES ACKNOWLEDGMENT The family of the late Madam Leong Kwong Hin wish to express their hearthfnfca to all relatives and friends tended the funeral as well as who sent wreaths telegrams and :S of condolence. TENDERS SINGAPORE MUNICIPALITY Tenders. are now invited for the materials or services.585 words
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Advertisement389 1940-06-22 7 BOARD RESIDENCE. SEA FRONT KATOXG GRANGE-77 Meyer R<L (near Swimming club) Board-Residence at moderate rates Larre Gardens— Tennis. Phone: *****. EAST ANGUA OXLEY USB BLNGAJPORK. 3 mtos. to town tUgh level, cances* dally or monthly rttea. Urge grcraxv£ excellent cuisine, tennis, tingle and double rooms. fBONI iSH. NAPIER HOUSE 7.389 words
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Advertisement262 1940-06-22 7 SITUATIONS VACANT. SINGAPORE MUNICIPALITY Assessment Estates Department ASSISTANT ASSESSOR The Municipal Commissioners of Singapore require an Assistant Assessor for the permanent staff of the Assessment and Estates Dept., the appointment being m the first instance on a three years' Agreement. Candidates should be British subjects between 24 and 29 years262 words
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Advertisement228 1940-06-22 7 FAST PASSKNGKR SKK VIC SINGAPORE IO SAN FRANCISCO. VIA MANILA UONG KONG Sails Spore Arrive S P. s.s. CITY OF NORFOLK July 16 Aug 9 s.s. CITY OF ST. FRANCISCO Aug 24 Sept 17 S.S. CITY OF LOS ANGELES Aug 31 Sept 24 s.s. CITY OF NEWPORT NEWS Oct. 5228 words
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Miscellaneous195 1940-06-22 7 Post Office Mail List Malls close at the General Post Offlce as follows: TO-DAY Afrlca air 4d m Africa (East South) aurface 4 p.m! UTm air 4 p.m. ru^ el T surface 12.30 p.m. Kuala Belalt surface 12.30 p.m. air 4 p.m. lon surface 4 p.m. China (Including Shanghai surface195 words
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1360 1940-06-22 8 Distinguished Harlequin Best Bets To-day FIRST DAY OF SELANGOR'S JUNE RACE MEETING DISTINGUISHED and Harlequin look to be the best bets at Kuala Lumpur this afternoon m the first day's racing m the Selangor Turf Club's June meeting. A card of nine events forms the programme. Dls inguished ran a1,360 words
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Article99 1940-06-22 8 Selections 4or to-day's races are: Free Press Rare 1. Poor Bill. Prude. Race 2. Penzance, Aviemore. Race 3. New Zealand. Ciscara. Race 4. Sans Ayah, Scr:bbl«. Race 5. Light Supper. Tin Pocket. Rice 6. Speranza, Exeve. Race 7. Prunella. Gay Prince. Race 8. Distinguished, Esquir*. Race 9.99 words
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Article86 1940-06-22 8 (From Our Own Correspondent) Malacca, June 19. ANLY one change ha? been made m the Malacca team, which was narrowly beaten by the Army last Saturday for the Malaya Cup soccer game against Nesri Sembilan at Malacca on Saturday. Tan Swee Cheng displacing Goh Jit86 words
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Article26 1940-06-22 8 Mr. W. E. Pepys, former General Adviser m Johore, who is now General Adviser, Sarawak, arrived m Singapore yesterday. He is returning to Sarawak on Monday.26 words
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262 1940-06-22 8 pYRIL WILKINS FRERICKS, a 30-year-old British subject, was alleged m the Singapore third court yesterday to have cheated P. GivenWilson, assistant manager of the General Accident and Life Assurance Corporation, of $55. Given-Wilson said that Frericks told him he could sell witness's car to a262 words
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Article, Illustration32 1940-06-22 8 picture. Kamis and Yadi, the Singapore doubles champions, receive their trophies from Mrs. D. E. L. Anderson at the conclusion of the tennis champumshios on Thursday Free PressFree Press - 32 words
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262 1940-06-22 8 Blanco Sima Fight 10-Round Draw LUIS (Yeo) Blanco ilOst. SUlb.) and Battling Sima (9st. lOl^lb.) fought ten gruelling rounds to a draw at Uic New World stadium last night. The contest which had some thrilling moments resulted m all three officials disagreeing on the verdict. Blanco looked like doing big262 words
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Article57 1940-06-22 8 •THE following is the Royal Navy eleven A tT m:e' the R.A F. at cricket at .he Naval Base to-day and to-morrow. Lieut. Cdr. Maroham (?apt.), Pay. Lieut. Astin. Sub.-Lieut. Jsgger. SubLieu: Tufnell. Sub.-Lieut. Mitche.'J, E. Grenfell, J. Bicknell, H Wcod. R. West, C. D. Frankenstein, and57 words
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Article108 1940-06-22 8 New York, June 20. AT the Yankee Stadium last night before a crowd of 30,000 Joe Louis retained the world heavyweight title by beating Arturo Godoy, of Chile, on a technical knock-out m the eighth of a scheduled 15-round bout. Godoy forced the fight for theReuter - 108 words
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Article53 1940-06-22 8 PLAYING one of their best frames this season, the Gordon Highlanders beat the Royal Navy m a first division fix ure at Changi yesterday by three goals to two. Two of the Gordons' three goals came from Campbell, who at outside right was the finest forward53 words
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Article111 1940-06-22 8 THE following item of particular inte- rest to football fans has just been announced. On Thursday, June 27, en the padang, a soccer match will'be played between the Indian Troops (Headquarters Force Emu> vs. the Malay Regiment, which will commence at 5 p.m. Incidents111 words
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467 1940-06-22 8 RECS BEATEN THREE-NIL AFTER EVEN FIRST HALF R.A.F I; S.R.C THE R.A.F. had to fight vary hard to beat th >i. at the stadium yesterday when the teams met first division of the league. In the first half a detorm S.R.C. defence467 words
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Miscellaneous147 1940-06-22 8 Week-end Sports Events TO-DAY SOCCER Malaya Cup. Singapore vs. Johore, Johore Bahru Malacca vs. Negri Sembiian' Malacca. CRICKET: S.C.C. x> Cenuanr S.C.C; S.C.C. vs. PWD p V Fort Canning vs. Loyals, (.iilman Barracks; Indian Association vs. Malays, Balestier; C.S.C vs. R..\f (H.Q.), Balestier: BjCJU vs A.C.S. Old Boys, S( R147 words
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