The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 28 June 1940
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Title Section16 1940-06-28 1 LATE SINGAPORE EDITION AND DAILY NEWS NO. 16,125. ESTI). 1835 FRIDAY, JUNE 28, 1940. 5 CENTS16 words
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851 1940-06-28 1 Vast Strides Made In Last Two Months MORRISON'S WARNING TO SLACKERS COME idea of the way m which arms production has leapt forward m Britain m the last two months was given m the House of Commons last night by Mr. Herbert Morrison,Reuter - 851 words
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157 1940-06-28 1 Reported Soviet Ultimatum To Rumania London, June 27. A(iOKI>ING to a report from Bucharest published by the Italian news agency, the Soviet (.overnment has demanded the ration of Bessarabia and the northern section of Bukowina to the Soviet Union. The report, which is not conhrmed from neutral sources, deirt>N thatReuter - 157 words
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Article, Illustration315 1940-06-28 1 Nairobi, June 27. r MXJND patrols proceeded 20 v miles into Italian Somaliland ut encountering opposition, last night's official commuwhich adds that continued reports are being received from D Abyssinia and Somaliland rat bands conscripted by the as wish to desert toReuter - 315 words
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61 1940-06-28 1 Big Stocks Of Tin Rubber For U.S. Washington, June 27. r THE United States Reconstruc- tion Finance Corporation, which yesterday had been given new lending powers for defence purposes, has begun negotiations for the purchase of large quantities of rubber and tin for American defence stocks. The Corporation is dealingReuter - 61 words
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100 1940-06-28 1 London, June 27. AMERICANS are advised to leave the British Isles m a statement issued by the Ambassador, Mr. Joseph P. Kennedy. The statement says that the liner Washington, due at Galway on July 4, will very likely be the last American vessel toReuter - 100 words
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Article53 1940-06-28 1 London, June 27. THE R.A.F. carried out heavy attacks on various military objectives m the Ruhr last night, it is learned authoritatively. One of the aircraft on daylight raids yesterday dropped bombs m the centre of a large oil plant on the eastern side ofReuter - 53 words
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786 1940-06-28 1 PETAIN APPOINTS NEW INDO-CHINA GOVERNOR OEPLACEMENT of the Governors-General of French Indo-China and Madagascar was announced by the Havas agency m a telegram from Bordeaux yesterday. It was announced that the President of the French Republic, M. Lebrun, yesterday signed a decree, drawn up byReuter; British Wireless - 786 words
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625 1940-06-28 1 Two Raiders Shot Down Over Britain London, June 27. IT is officially stated that two German aircraft were shot down and one damaged m the course of the third successive German raid on Britain last night and early this morning. High explosiveReuter; British Wireless - 625 words
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259 1940-06-28 1 Catroux Said To Be Acting Independently T*HE position of French IndoChina and French North Africa is not clear, according to London comment. In view of what Gen. de Gaulle said about Gen. Catroux being determined to continue resistance to the Germans, it is interesting to see whether his replacement byReuter - 259 words
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58 1940-06-28 1 Canberra, June 27. A CONFERENCE of State representatives to-day agreed to find homes for the duration of the war for 5.000 British children aged from five to 16. Shipping facilities will be arranged by the British Government. Some 10,000 offers to accommodate British childrenReuter - 58 words
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Advertisement95 1940-06-28 1 DOUBLE Come Early VALUE T A OF YOUR To Avoid HOLLAR! RUSH! DRASTIC REDUCTIONS IN ALL LINES! 25^ DISCOUNT ON CARPETS RUGS CHOTIRMALL'S EXTENSION SALE 1 )b¥ A H H D B^fl Bm B 3B jfl C^9 Ki^B B~i I to-night DINNER DANCE (informal) 8 p.m. to midnifht I'OI'LXAR CABARET95 words
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Advertisement63 1940-06-28 1 2 DAYS MORE DONT DELAY YOU STILL HAVE TIME Don't Miss Your Great Opportunity CHOTIRMALL'S EXTENSION SALE SEAVIEW H HOTEL TONIGHT 6c SATURDAY SPECIAL DINNER DANCE MUSIC BY HELLER'S BAND DINNER $3.— NO AFTER DINNER ADMISSION CHARGE SATURDAY KXTENSION TO 1 A. M, ~SUNDAY NIGHT JUNE 30, 1940 SPECIAL DINNER63 words
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Article73 1940-06-28 2 EVERY male British subject of pure European descent between the ages of 18 and 55 resident m Johore, and those arriving while the Jchcre Registration Enactment is m force, are rer.uired to register with the local authorities for the district m which they reside. The Enactment will73 words
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Article46 1940-06-28 2 ENTRIES for the Marigold's open singles championship for the? Koh Teck Ec challenge shield will close on Sunday. The tournament will be run on the league system. The draw will take place at the Kheng Cheng School on July 2 at 6 p.m.46 words
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271 1940-06-28 2 "Blanket" Area Explained FOURTEEN areas m Singapore were presumed to have r been "bombed" during last night's black-out test lhe curfew lasted 30 minutes, from 7.45 to 8.15 p.m. and was the second on two consecutive nights. Last night's exercises were a gre.it improvement271 words
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Article378 1940-06-28 2 London, June 27. FE Stock Exchange fluctuated narrow^ to-day, closing lower on balance. Giltedged failed to maintain a midday rally: Industrial leaders occasionally resisted the downward trend. Oils' firmness was lost on i provincial sales. The total volume of tratiirc was only small. Reuter. Con Loan 5^378 words
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Article159 1940-06-28 2 COMMODITIES EXCHANGES iProm Our Own Correspondent) London, June 27. COMMODITY and Exchange markets losed as follows with previous quotations m paran thesis: RUBBER: Quiet. Spot 13Ud 13'2d (13*4(1 13^V August 12* id 13d (12vsd U l^) Oct-Dec lHid ll 7 8 d (ll%d 12d) Jan-Mar llHd U%d (ll^id ll^d.) New159 words
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Article34 1940-06-28 2 The lecture at the Indian Ycmth League on "Organization, m Hindi, by Pandit Shimura Thuba which was postponed last week will be delivered on Sunday at 6.45 p.m. Mr. S. Raja Ram will preside-.34 words
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63 1940-06-28 2 THE Indian Association, Seremban. has arranged for a football match m Seremban on July 13 m aid of the War Fund. Every effort is being made to make this function a success. The Hokkien Association, Seremban, has arranged for a charity show at the63 words
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Article139 1940-06-28 2 THE following applications will be heard by the Singapore tribunal next week: MONDAY 10 a.m.— Underwood General Agencies, re: F. T. Brown, Captain, Command Barrack Officer, Malaya Command, re: V. J. R. Jcrdcn, Borneo Co. Ltd., Spicers (Export) Ltd.. re: V. C. Teasdale, P. O. S. N.139 words
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189 1940-06-28 2 TTHE Singapore Tribunal, considering applications for exemption under the Local Forces < Training) Ordinance, yesterday refused to allow the exemption from service of one man because the manager of his company wished to go on leave. Mr. K. R. Stevens, manager of Caldbeck, MacGregor189 words
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60 1940-06-28 2 A NEW print o: V, Charge of the Utfit P: screened at the Alhan This Is the th,rt having a season m m Singapore 1: India and the Crimn the great charge at B im nress: ye Errol Fiynn md P. play the psrti i60 words
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Advertisement149 1940-06-28 2 <Us ■>.! .-,'p.n,. ALHABVI S RA Warner Bros, present ERROL J *HiR OLIVIA JP^W^ DeHAVILLAND j^^W I 116 vnAKvt $m mw. I LIGHT jf BRIGADE' .^^^Ra (FROM TENNYSON'S HKKOIC POEM) 1,,, ilpLfFf CHARGING THE SCREEN TO M^ \^W JK fm^Mm^k make the screen tremble with /r^^gßg'Pjß^^Hg'^Sv ously untold the gallant149 words
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Advertisement178 1940-06-28 2 Grand MIDNIGHT Premiere TOMORROW NIGHT at 12.10 O'clock AT THE CAPITOL COME ON A TRIP TO HAWAII WITH DEANNA HEAR HER SING LOVE IS ALL"— "LOCH LOMOND' "AYE MARIA' MUSETTA'S STREET SONG. llpatifiQ I I DURBIN I I m KAY FRANCIS I WALTER PIDBEON A NEW UNIVERSAL PICTURE I General178 words
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Advertisement141 1940-06-28 2 "PUT THIS OX YOIR MIST SEE" LIST Malaya Triiiune "IT IS A REVELATION" -Frw I'ress' The Whole Town's Talking about the I cm;. It Battle between DIETRICH and Ina Merkcl CAPITOL TO-DAY 3.15 615 SIS DIETRICH GOES WILD .OVER JIMMY STEWART! T?% aSwj^^ft-^ V J 9 J^*^ >!■• X^ -Si141 words
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348 1940-06-28 3 BRITISH OFFENSIVE ACTION HAILED BY PRESS Lesson Of Attack On Enemy's Coastlines WHAT PUBLIC WANTS TUP London, June 27. IHfc British landings on the enemy coast, announced yesterday, are welcomed by the Press as showing an offensive spirit and as illustrating the effectiveness of sea Rower allied with the airReuter - 348 words
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Article89 1940-06-28 3 Gen. Weygand Praises His Troops Bordeaux, Jane 27. AN' order of the day issued by General Weygand, addressed to "officers, non-commissioned officers and men o :he armies of France," says: "After a CtssttaH and bloody battle you have been ordered to stop righting. H the battle has gone against youReuter - 89 words
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Article48 1940-06-28 3 London, June 27. IT is now revealed that the leader of the heroic defence of Calais, who •turned an emphatic "No" to the rman demand to surrender, was idler Claude Nicholson, of the Brigadier Nicholson is believed to be oner of war.- ReuterReuter - 48 words
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Article77 1940-06-28 3 London. June 27. REPORTS current after the Nazi invasion of Belgium, that the German forces had wantonly destroyed great collection of books presented to the University of Louvain after the ist war by an American committee m .cement of the famous library ed by the GermansBritish Wireless - 77 words
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86 1940-06-28 3 London, June 27. CnADA"S factories are now produc ing a huge total of service kit. Up :o May 20.400.000 blankets, 125.000 ■> of boots. 775,000 pairs of socks ►00 shirts and 346,000 uniform IlcU and trousers have becli deli d md orders placed by theReuter - 86 words
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Article24 1940-06-28 3 London, June 27. EX KING ZOG, accompanied by Queen Geraldine and his three r> arrived m London to-day ReuterReuter - 24 words
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156 1940-06-28 3 No New Food Restrictions In Britain London, June 27. PROOF that food supplies m Britain are ample is afforded by the fact that m an island organized to the hilt to resist invasion, only the same four foods, butter, bacon, sugar and meat, that had been rationed for several monthsBritish Wireless - 156 words
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Article38 1940-06-28 3 Lisbon, June 27. TTHE Duke of Kent, representing the King at the 800 th. anniversary of Portugal's independence, presented his credentials to President Carmona today. The representatives of other countries presented their credentials immediately after the Duke.- ReuterReuter - 38 words
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Article28 1940-06-28 3 London, June 27. ATT, elementary and grant-aided schools m Southampton will be closed after to-day's evacuation of children. To-day and to-morrow neaxly 5.000 children will be evacuated.— ReuterReuter - 28 words
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Article168 1940-06-28 3 Berlin, June 27. THL official German news agency, referring to the British raids, said that British penetrations announced m London were limited to landing attempts on a very small scale by a few British ships at two points on the French Channel coast, which wereReuter - 168 words
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Article87 1940-06-28 3 New York, June 27. DESCRIBING Britain as the "last bastion of Europe," the New York Herald-Tribune declares: "As long as the British people see any ultimate hope before them— and they can pin such a hope on the increasing material aid from America permitting themReuter - 87 words
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39 1940-06-28 3 Hong Kong, June 27. mHE Japanese continue extending 1 operations along the frontier, advance units this morning occupying the eastern extremity of the peninsula, having advanced from the west. The situation is quiet. ReuterReuter - 39 words
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Article53 1940-06-28 3 London, Jane 27. The Sultan of Johorc to-day handed over to the Colonial Secretary, Lord Lloyd, a cheque for £250,000 as his sift to the British Government for the prosecution of the war. Reuter. (See Paic SEVEN). Madrid, June 27. German troops have arrived at the Franco-Spanish borderReuter - 53 words
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Article74 1940-06-28 3 New York, June 27. ACCORDING to a Philadelphia despatch to the New York Daily News, a gigantic "Red" bomb plot to destroy a greater part of the leadership of the Republican party is alleged to have been unearthed by G-Men and the city authorities of Philadelphia.Reuter - 74 words
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Article166 1940-06-28 3 Consequences Of French Surrender London, June 27. ■T*HE economic consequences m France of the armistice with Germany and Italy are at present obscure. In normal times France imported cereals, fruit and meat to a moderate extent, and fertilisers and feeding stuffs m large quantities. Economists point out that every effortBritish Wireless - 166 words
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Article48 1940-06-28 3 (Note: It must be remembered that all radio stations and telegraphic facilities In Prance are now under German control under the terms of the" Franco-German armistice and therefore news from France can only be regarded on the same plane as news iron: enemy sources). [INDO-CHINA COMMENT: PAGF FOUR].48 words
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49 1940-06-28 3 London, June 27. T*HE production of warplanes m Canada has reached the level where 1,028 aircraft can be promised for lf>4o, and 1,583 for 1941. Personnel of the Canadian air force at the beginning of May was about 1,389 officers and nearly 11,000.49 words
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82 1940-06-28 3 Unifying Control Of India's Supply Organization Simla, June 27. A FURTHER impetus to India's war production effort is expected to be achieved by the decision of the Government of India to place the whole of India's supply organization under unified direction and control. This decision follows the enormous pressure ofReuter - 82 words
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Advertisement41 1940-06-28 3 From 7 a. m. till 7.30 p.m, j on Weekdays and 10.30 a.m. j on Sundays and Holidays our staff of trained operators is at j your service. Ring 5376 (5 lines) and ask for telephone order department. gjyhoHjJ j jj41 words
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Advertisement155 1940-06-28 3 TREAT YOURSELF TO A NEW SHAVING BRUSH WE NAVE THE LATEST IN STOCK ALL SHAPES AND SIZES. Badger Hair. Pare Badfer, Best Badger. Sterilized and London Made. Prices from $1.50 to $12.75 MEDICAL HALL LIMITED. 3 BATTERY ROAD ®IVUHII Whee TO-DAY HI Everybody llll'llv Goes 3.15-6.15-9.15 HMAYA'rQNim.M UUI MORNING SHOW155 words
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568 1940-06-28 4 The The Singapore Free Press FRIDAY, JUNE 28, 1940. Indo-China WITH the sensational develop- ments m Europe it is not unexpected that there should be violent repercussions m the French colonies, but events yesterday took a surprising turn. The decision of Indo-China to reject the Bordeaux armistice with Germany and568 words
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Article, Illustration44 1940-06-28 4 THE INDIAN TROOPS WHO WERE WIT' I THE B.E.F. and uho are now m Britain, held a pagal gymkhana recently for the entertainment of local inhabitants near where they are stationed. An impromptu band is here seen leading the singing.44 words
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Article592 1940-06-28 4 A Typical London Newspaper Report Of An Air Raid On Britain ANTI-AIRCRAFT guns shook a row of South-East Kent towns as they fired on six German raiders. The planes came over m two formations three flying high, three low. Bombing attacks were made on592 words
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Article459 1940-06-28 4 By "Britannicus" THERE is never enough news of the war to satisfy the thirst for it. In time of peace, newspapers and newsreels are full of trivialities, from notorious lawsuits to charity pageants, which m wartime would only exasperate a public m search of news of battle.459 words
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Article274 1940-06-28 4 THE first contingent ot fa troops to arrive m Entt France were received at Inr° by Lady Chelmsford They told how In their ft^r; K before the they had been taken up nly v ass i sting French wtheir husband's farms So interested aro th«K-a the274 words
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224 1940-06-28 4 KM GAFENCT. who. 1 syin; 1Y1« we:e pro- Allied. 1 placed as Foreign Mil i Gigurtu, who hai other connecters with is a friend of Goerin kans correspondent < graph <London i. A change ol this contemplated sli were pardoned mi rest< positions224 words
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Article160 1940-06-28 4 Economic Consequent Of Sirrend'v London. June rE economic consequent of the armistice *tt Germt^ and Italy are at present i*sc u normal times France Imported cr fruit and meat to a moderate f and fertilisers and feedici large quantities. very Economists T& nt v*u ,*"%<>British Wireless - 160 words
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Advertisement117 1940-06-28 4 To make a proper GIMLET fe u the UME |%#%b^fW JUICE m«s* be |f (JVC*} y'' y v -imß Quality' SUMMER SALE MONDAY Ist, UNTIL SATURDAY 6th, JULY 1940 ECHIGOYA Co., LTD. 131, MIDDLE ROAD. j^^^ kills them all! W^^^m%^ ml ft* 1 swr l »o InsccH b«covs« it is117 words
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Advertisement20 1940-06-28 4 TRY OUR TAILORING We only solicit your trial order. MIEN CHONG Spores most up-to-date Tailor. 34, Coleman St. Phone 4816.20 words
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Article, Illustration902 1940-06-28 5 D. N. K. BAGNALL - D. N. K. BAGNALL By The Houses of Parliament on the Thames at Westminster. Big Ben. which is heard m Malaya, is on the right. Symbol Of Freedom Of Thought Speech A century ago this year, the present British Houses of Parliament were902 words
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Article, Illustration44 1940-06-28 5 In order to facilitate business, all the principal officers of the State have private rooms m the House of Commons m addition to their offices at the various Ministries. This picture shows the Prime Minister's room m which urgent Cabinet meetings are often held.44 words
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Article145 1940-06-28 5 EXPERTS, workins under the British Standards Institution, are carrying cut tests with various designs of stretcher to find which is the ideal Meanwhile, the si7o of stretchers li being standardized. This is necessary if stretchers of all typos are to be interchangeable between all ambulances and145 words
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Advertisement203 1940-06-28 5 ft Seemed like A fJLwT^tXtk says Miss Rumsey r\ \y§Ua%JMCofMonfngbnd I ACTUALLY LOOKED YOUNGER 111 A WFFK m TTECI\ Bjv Whole appearance changed i looks twice as attractive. j Hp W Friends positively envious ■P^^fc of her marvellous complexion Actual photograph of Miss iPß|fc itfiMlJ^^bfi^ tr 6titiHCrtt« ■■^^^^X >-A-r. TT203 words
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Advertisement21 1940-06-28 5 kill IL^9l Hk (?Of COURAGE BUY HIM AMMUNITION Jj iZa&mym\ ml i 1 mmfm^^^ *^m /fi ,<.• > i > vi'if u xt.» sir**21 words
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Article, Illustration2516 1940-06-28 6 Free Press Feature By MARY HEATHCOTT I AST night and on Wednesday 1-4 night, nurses of the St. John Ambulance Brigade, combining with the St. John Ambulance (Men's) Divisions and the A.R.P. workers, were on duty at the first aid posts, stationed all over Singapore. It2,516 words
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Advertisement66 1940-06-28 6 NOW ON DISPLAY A large shipment of NEW CHINESE EMBROIDERED SLIPPERS, LAMPSHADES m various attractive designs. Your Early Inspection Invited C. K.~~T~ANG 241. River Valley Road, Phone No. 2181 SINGAPORE Entrust all your DRY CLEANING to the skilful handling careful attention of NEW INTERNATIONAL CO. The Dry Cleaners and Dyer*66 words
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Advertisement82 1940-06-28 6 So unnecessary! J&\ _r_b_#_l A shiny nose is so unnecessary. Just a touch of Elizabeth Arden'.s f Noshine, fluff on your powder, and 1 IJumi you're safe for hours. ■^Tfcl M A V N A R D'S Battery Road cnapeaux EXCLUSIVE miLLMERV nno rccessqries RUFFLES HOTEL MO BRRS IRSRH U82 words
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1432 1940-06-28 7 Volunteers Working In Commercial Firms CITTING for six hours yesterday, the Singapore Tribunal v comprising:, Mr. J. C. Cobbett (chairman), Mr P A. B* McKerron and Mr. R E. Prentice, dealt with nearly 100 applications for exemption from continuous training by Volunteers employed m commercial firms1,432 words
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Article, Illustration24 1940-06-28 7 A range-finder fellows th« enemy plane while ihe corporal calls cut tiie range to the gunners of an anti-aircraft battery.24 words
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720 1940-06-28 7 HARBOUR BOARD CITES GREATER ACTIVITY A PPLYING lor th 2 exemption from continuous training of 85 out of >6 men who were volunteers or were liable for compulsory service, Mr. H. K. Rod, <«• chairman of the Singapore Harbour Board, outlined to the Singapore Tribunal yesterday, the abnormal amount of720 words
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Article58 1940-06-28 7 THE State of Johcre is to make a 1 gift of 250,000 to the British Government for the prosecution of the war. This has been approved by the Johore Council of State, an* the Sultan, who is now m England, will personally inform the Secretary of State58 words
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Article161 1940-06-28 7 COME estate labourers m the F.M.S. have recently been taught an unpleasant lesson on the folly of withdrawing their deposits from the Savings Bank lor transfer to what might at first jecm a safer repository. Labourers on a cercain rubber estate used the cash thus161 words
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Article173 1940-06-28 7 From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, June 27. THERE was a sequel to the "Ipoh Will Case" heard before Mr. Justice Home m April— in which Madame Liew Siew Yin and Madame Phoon Kam Swee, widow of Lim Seng Chew, well-known Perak miner, sued Lee173 words
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Article89 1940-06-28 7 BY permission of Lt.-Col. J. M. Hunt and the officers, the Band of the sth. Battalion, 2nd. Punjab Regiment wiii beat Ketreat on the Fadang at^> p.m. on Wednesday. The Tungku Mahkcta of Jjhore has signified his intention of attending, and after the Retreat, the89 words
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Article26 1940-06-28 7 Mr. T. Oda, Japanese Consul at Hong Kong for the past 20 months, arrived at Singapore yesterday. He was formerly attached to the Tokio Foreign Office.26 words
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274 1940-06-28 7 MORE Singapore residents cooked by gas last year than In the previous year, according to the annual report for 1939 of the Municipal gas department. The hire of cookers and hotplates of various types increased by 177, the most popular type being cookers fitted274 words
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Article533 1940-06-28 7 THREE CHARGES FAIL ACQUITTED a week ago on the principal chargt under the Common Gaming House Ordinance, and on a second alternative charge, Ong Peng Hock, director of the New World, Limited, was yesterday also acquitted on the first alternative charge— of permitting the New World533 words
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Article84 1940-06-28 7 AN appeal against a police court sentence of six months' rigorous imprisonment imposed on an Indian named Mai Singh, was dismissed by the acting Chief Justice. Mr. Justice a'Beckett Terrell, m the High Court yesterday. Mai Singh, who was convicted on a charge of causing hurt with84 words
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516 1940-06-28 7 Police Officer's Defence At Assizes A COMPLETE denial of allegaIX tions of assault on two Malays, was made tr; Police Inspector Chua Keng Lin at the Assizes yesterday Chua and another inspector, S ah Keng Loy, are on trial on charm of causing: PT.'evous hurt and causing hurt to Safari516 words
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Advertisement33 1940-06-28 7 BLACKOUT BLUES ARE OVER! STEP OUT TO-NIGHT AND HELP THE MALAYA PATRIOTIC FUND 'TONY DRAWS A HORSE" AT VICTORIA THEATRE TO-NIGHT AT 9.30 "Sparkling Comedy" "Beit Amateur Show ever presented m Singapore PRESS33 words
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Advertisement77 1940-06-28 7 METROTEX AN IDEAL SHIRT FOR f^Jk BUSINESS WEAR *_s^f Fine Wliite Cotton Repp V\J r )T V^ Made Coat St>le For Comfort v Semi— Stiff New Polo Collar Long Sleeves, Single Cuffs, To Button, One Pocket J I Smart In Appearance An^ \i i^B 1 V L l^^ 1 Satisfaction77 words
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Advertisement400 1940-06-28 8 P.&O. and BRITISH INDIA LINES (INCORPORATED IN ENGLAND) P. <fc O. S- N. GO'S 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. Passengers are requested to400 words
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Advertisement337 1940-06-28 8 BOUSTEAD CO., LTD. (Incorporated m F.M.S > TELEPHONE: Freight 5431 Punt* SUI &NAOIA* PACIMC fej^^fl (incorporated la BiffUM* 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 to the United Kingdom.— AD under one337 words
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Advertisement458 1940-06-28 8 MANSFIELD CO., LTD. BLUE FUNNEL LINE. Frequent Sailings to United Kingdom and United States o 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 F re mantle (Perth) via Java by first class passenger458 words
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Article354 1940-06-28 9 Raw Materia Is From U.S. AUSTRALIA will manufacture 180 Beaufort bombers by the end of next year, m accordance with the original plan, and by next April two or three bombers w r ill be turned out each week. This declaration was made during354 words
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Article370 1940-06-28 9 •T'HE death occurred yesterday at the residence m Owen Road of Mr. Ludovic Michael Cordeiro a member of the Eurasian community, aged 85 C He'was until 1030 employed at Rodyk and Davidson, retiring after 21 years -ervice Previous to that he had served with370 words
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Article942 1940-06-28 9 THE manner m which the Singapore Municipality is releasing most of its Volunteers for continuous training was outlined at the Singapore Tribunal sitting yesterday, when Mr. L. Rayman, the president, declared that out of 135 volunteers, he had released 90 and was asking for exemption of the other942 words
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Advertisement568 1940-06-28 9 CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS TENDERS I BOARK RESIDENCE I SINGAPORE MUNICIPALITY Tenders. Tenders are now Invited Tor the following materials or services. For particulars see Municipal Tenders Room Supply of Pumping Plant for MacRitchie Reservoir. Date of Closing 12 noon. Sept 16. 1940. Supply of Straight Pipes and Special Castings for period568 words
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Advertisement512 1940-06-28 9 SEA FRONT KATONG GRANGE— 77 Meyer Rosffl (near Swimming Club) Board Residence jit moderate rates. Modern bathrooms with Sanitation. Large Gardens Tennis. Phone: *****. EAST ANGLIA OXLEI KlSfe BINGAFOIUL 3 mint, to town hlgn level garages, dally or monthly rates, large ground*, excellent cuisine, tennla, tingle and double rooms NAPIER512 words
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Advertisement440 1940-06-28 9 I FAST PASSENGER SERVICE. SINGAPORE TO SAN FRANCISCO. VIA MANILA HONG KONG Balls Spore Arrive S P. S.S. CITY OP NORFOLK July 16 Aug. «.S. CITY OP SAN FRANCISCO Aug 24 Sept 17 8.8. CITY OF LOS ANGELES Aug 31 Bcpt 24 B.S. CITY OF NEWPORT NEWS Oct 5 Oct440 words
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Miscellaneous177 1940-06-28 9 Post Office I Mail List Mails close at the General Post Office as follows: TO-DAY Ceylon surface 9 a.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. Burma air 4 p.m. Brunei surface177 words
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1425 1940-06-28 10 STATE CRICKET MATCH AGAINST NEGRI OFF Singapore's Best Players Would Not Be Available GROWDER'S "DOUBLES" IN RECENT GAMES THE State cricket game between Singapore and Negri Sembilan, which was arranged for July 13 and 14 at Seremban, has had to be cancelled as Singapore will not be able to raise1,425 words
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Article63 1940-06-28 10 (From Our Own Correspondent) Ipoh, June 25. HIS HIGHNESS the Sultan of Perak will participate m the Perak lawn tennis open championships this year. He has entered m the veterans doubles event with Dr. K. T. Khong as partner. In the women's event Miss Gladys Loke.63 words
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368 1940-06-28 10 Malays 4; Royal Navy 0. DLAYING with their backs to the wall, the Royal Navy were beaten by four to nil by the Malays m a keen reserve division game at the stadium yesterday. Had the Navy forwards the speed of their opponents, they would368 words
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Article334 1940-06-28 10 Weights For To-morrow's Races 11/UGHTS for to-morrow, the final day of the Selmgcr Turf Cubs Juiir* nwc meeting it Kuala Lumpur are: Horses, class 2, div. I—61 6 furs. EELGRASS 9 00 MYSTIC MUSIC 9 00 LORD TOMNODDY 8 10 BOOXLAW 8.08 KASTER °ARADE 8 07 DEPOT 8.07 SOLAR TIME334 words
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191 1940-06-28 10 rES m the Straits Chinese Recreation Club's lawn tennis tournament are given below TO-DAY Veterans* Doubles Handicap (semifinal):—S. H. Tan and Cheong Chee Tong l2 > vs. P. L. Loh and Ching Kee Sun <— 6> to finish. MONDAY Singles Championship (semi-final); Yong Loon191 words
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Article54 1940-06-28 10 •"PHE Singapore side to meet Ma- laoca at Malacca on Saturday m an H.M.S. "Malaya" Cup soccer match will be selected from the following: Abdul Rahman, Aziz. Choon Lye, Harith, Hock Seng. Hor Khoon, Kok Choy. Lai Chuan, Mudon, Pak Tcng. Soon San. Taib bin54 words
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Article91 1940-06-28 10 A TEAM drawn from the Argyll and -^Sutherland Highlanders will meet the Chung Wah Football Club on Sunday at Farrer Park. The following players have been selected to represent the Chung Wah team: Oon Yoon Sin; Thong Eng Kee, ChooSengChye; Lee Hong Siew, Choo Seng Quee, Lim91 words
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Article, Illustration40 1940-06-28 10 picture. An exciting scramble m the Gunners* goalmouth m the first division football game at the stadium m which the Police and the R.A.. 9th Heavy Regiment drew, each side scoring four joals.- Free PressFree Press - 40 words
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Article146 1940-06-28 10 lOE VALESCO and Ventruillo. new- comers from Manila, make their debut at the Happy World covered stadium to-night. Valesco is to meet Ventura Marquez over 12 "threes," and Ventruillo meets Hemchit over ten rounds. In another ten-rounder Speedy Hassan of Penang fights Tommy Carrie. Valesco146 words
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Article28 1940-06-28 10 •pO-DAY is the last day for the entries for the Singapore Amateur Athletic Association's sports meeting which will be held on July 11. 12 and 13.28 words
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Article492 1940-06-28 10 Fast Soccer When Soldiers Meet Malay Regiment 2: Headquarter. MEETING for the firs* l!ri Malay Regiment and H Force EMU «the Indian A r r s Singapore) gave each othe?" good game of soccer on the tr-d/nV !P terday, the Malays winning P byt V row margin of two gcals492 words
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Advertisement158 1940-06-28 10 SILVER JAVA PACIFIC UNE Joint service of JAVA PACIFIC LINE AND SIL\ FK LINE LTD to SAN FRANCISCO. LOS ANGELES NORTH PACIFIC PORTS The rifht Is reserved to vzry routes and to proceed to pom other than those mentioned above, to accordance with the terms set forth to the respwtK'158 words
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Miscellaneous17 1940-06-28 10 To-day's Sports Events SOCCER: reserve division. < hinese vs. R.A.F^ stadium BOXING: Marquei vs. Valeiet, Happy World stadium17 words
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