The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 4 July 1940
1940-07-04
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Title Section20 1940-07-04 1 LATE SINGAPORE EDITION The Singapore Free Press AND DAILY NEWS NO. 16,130. ESTD. 1835 THURSDAY, JULY 4, 1910. 5 CKNTS20 words
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267 1940-07-04 1 London Statement On Tokio Press Reports WHY REPLY TO JAPAN HAS J^JOT^ET BEEN DELIVERED JHE announcement by two Tokio newspapers that Great Britain and the United States are about to conclude a larse-scale secret naval agreement covering the Pacific Ocean" is stated onReuter - 267 words
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389 1940-07-04 1 R.A.F. Proves Superiority In Red Sea Zone BOMB, PETROL DUMPS AFIRE Aden, July 3. EVIDENCE of the superiority of v the RAF. m the Red Sea zone was given yesterday morning over the Macaaca aerodrome near Two attacks en bomb dumps cause.l loud explosions and fierce fires. Extlng battles occurred389 words
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Article31 1940-07-04 1 Malta, July 3. r enemy raider was brought n n the S3a ofT Malta by our planea during a raid, which Lasted one hour. ReuterReuter - 31 words
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Article118 1940-07-04 1 London, July 3. '•T*HIS consideration is m mind," declared Mr. R. A. Butler, Foreign Under- Secretary, m the House of Commons to-day m reply to a supplementary question whether the Government wou'd bear m mind that a very bad impression Mould be created m theReuter - 118 words
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Article70 1940-07-04 1 Hong Kong Evacuees Reach Manila Manila, July 3. AT dawn to-day 1,740 evacuees from Hong Kong arrived, the first batch of 9,000 expected during the next ten days. The Empress of Japan brought 1,640 Britons and the President Cooiidge 100 Americans. The influx increasing to 130 per cent. Manila's standingReuter - 70 words
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60 1940-07-04 1 M_ London, July 3. R. Churchill, the Prime Minister, is to make a statement on the war situation m the House of Commons to-morrow. Mr Attlee, Lord Privy Seal, asked m the House of Commons to-day if the ensuing debate would be m secretReuter - 60 words
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Article15 1940-07-04 1 THE United States Government has placed a contract for three aircraft carriers and two cruisers.15 words
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Article35 1940-07-04 1 (From Our Own Correspondent) London, July 3. IT is anticipated m London that the International Tin Committee at its meeting on Monday will raise the quota to 130 per cent.35 words
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99 1940-07-04 1 Horrors Of Nazi Concentration Camps Described London, July 3. THE horrors of Jerman concentration camps m France are described m a message by a member of the American Ambulance m Paris. He says he visited several prison camps where fever spread among the 1 colonial troops. German doctors were dealing99 words
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121 1940-07-04 1 London, July 3. IUR. Winston Churchill^ the Prime m Minister, paid a visit to Chelsea and other parts of the south coast to-day to inspect defences. He saw anti-tank traps, pillboxes and skilfully hidden machine-gun posts. He found a bricklayer working on a gun emplacement, calledReuter - 121 words
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63 1940-07-04 1 P Bombay, July 3. ROHIBITION In Bombay has been virtually ended by a further decision of the High Court saying that legislation for prohibition of possession of liquor is beyond power of the authority of the provincial legislature. Customs revenue from liquor being a matterReuter - 63 words
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427 1940-07-04 1 T Bucharest. July 3. HE Prime Minister, M. Tatarescu, is expected to make an important statement on the situation m the Chamber of Deputies this afternoon, when Parliament meets m an extraordinary session. The resignation of the Cabinet and the formation of a newReuter - 427 words
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826 1940-07-04 1 24 Raiders Destroyed Off British Coasts During Past Two Weeks DEATHROLL MOUNTS IN MONDA V NIGHTS BOMBING T London, July 2. HE Air Ministry that an enemy bomber was shot down by aircraft of the R.A.F. fighter command off the east coast of England early this morning. This is the826 words
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Article69 1940-07-04 1 W Simla. July 3. ITH a view to redressin? the position caused by the loss of many of India's most important markets la Europe, it has been decided that Sir David Meek, Indian Trade Commissioner m London w^o is now m *?Hlfa. should return to EnglandReuter - 69 words
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Advertisement65 1940-07-04 1 BIGIA TEA IS BEST RAFFLES HOTEL xo-kicht- DINNER DANCE 8 p.m. to midnight THE MOST TALENTED SUCCESSFUL ACROBATIC DANCERS EVER SEEN IN SINGAPORE THE ASTOR TRIO PRESENTING A SENSATIONAL DARING REPERTOIRE Dinner $3.00. Non-diners $1.00. DAILY m THE GRILL JDLY 13— SPECIAL BALL M*<iaJ Dish from the Silver CABARET m65 words
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Advertisement47 1940-07-04 1 INSIST ON BIGIA TEA SEAVIEW H HOTEL TO-NIGHT FRIDAY 6c SATURDAY SPECIAL DINNER 6c DANCE MUSIC BY HELLER'S BAND SATURDAY SPECIAL DINNER-DANCE CABARET FIRST APPEARANCE IN SINGAPORE DESTY GEO IN A SYMPHONY OF DANCE MELODY DINNER $3.- AFTER-DINNER ADM. $1.- INCL. DUTY EXTENSION TO 1 A. M.47 words
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Article333 1940-07-04 2 London, July S. Tine foliowing art to-day's closing middJ* quotations. Chart* axe of Cl denomination unless otherwise stated: Dealings In Canadian Pacific Railways have been banned by the Treasury. The above axe dealers middle price, brokers margins brokerage and stamp duty are not Included Exchange Telegraph Con.Exchange Telegraph - 333 words
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Article173 1940-07-04 2 COMMODITIES EXCHANGES (From Our Own Correspondent) London, July 3. COMMODITY and Exchange markets losed as follows with previous quotations In par an thesis: RUBBER: Easier. Spot 13d 13Hd '13d 13^d) August m 8 d 124 d <X2»/±d 12% d) Oct-Dec. ll^d 12d (ll^d 12^d) Jan -Mar. ll**d ll\d (ll*4d IP/nd)173 words
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122 1940-07-04 2 I ITTLE Old New York," now showing at the Cathay, is an entertaining story of Robert Fultcn's efforts to sail the first rteamship on the Hudson. Alice Faye, as a spirited belle of the brav.iins waterfront Who "wants to be a lady122 words
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829 1940-07-04 2 WOMAN'S DEATH MYSTERY "THERE is a great deal of myste ry hanging .about lthis case which has not been cleared up sad the actine Coroner, Mr. Walter MacQuarne, yesterday I Sink this inquiry should be postponed a week for further investigations to be made. "Despite829 words
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Article803 1940-07-04 2 MR Emile Stephen Goodland, an old member of the Eurasian community In Singapore, died at his :residance m St. Michael's Road, yesterday. A former Deupty Registrar of Vehicles m Singapore, Mr. Goodland first joined the Straits Medical Service m 1880 He was transferred to Selangoi803 words
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Article202 1940-07-04 2 AT 12.30 o'clock this morning, the management of Cyrano's were still busy checking the takings of their special "War Fund" night, when all the proceeds of food and drinks sold m the restaurant and the "Pig and Whistle" Tavern were given over to The War202 words
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Article35 1940-07-04 2 While walking alone: Cantonment Road on their way to the Great World on Tuesday night, three Chinese women were held up by four Chinese, who relieved them of jewellery to the value of about $20.35 words
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517 1940-07-04 2 BURMA PLEDGES SUPPORT FOR BRITAIN London, July 2. f\N June 22, the Governor of Burma received from the Premier the following statement of the Burma Government's policy towards the war. "At this critical juncture m the history of the world and of the war ol freedom and democracy against bruteBritish Wireless - 517 words
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Advertisement155 1940-07-04 2 ACCLAIMED BY PACKED HOUSES DAILY ITODAi 11 a.m A3UAft£!s?Bil I 3.15, US 9.15 p.m. A^LrHM.IWBOKMJj S\ll the Magic of Snow White -Yet so excitingly different! first and only FULL LENGTH X^ \J W^ fEATURS since Snow Whtf* V& (~A jT again works its magic m a i^fc rf X^j^w^^X^v breathlessly155 words
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Advertisement166 1940-07-04 2 ENTHUSIASTIC AUDIENCES ACCLAIM TH: DEANNA'S BZST PICTURE! She Sings All your favourite songs "AYE MARIA"— "LOCH LOMOXD"— "MISKTTA > j Street Song" (From 'LA BOHEME') "LOVK IS ALL" TO-DAY 3.15-6.15-9.15/ CAPITA i i i i n man wxwi~*W\~ Deanna IN THEIR EYES! J ifUlllJlll Deanna has two sun-tanned m Jim/166 words
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241 1940-07-04 3 TURKISH ARMY NEARLY AT FULL STRENGTH Nation Calm But Alert Over Balkan Events WILL NOT TOLERATE AXIS PRESENCE ON BORDER TiTTPifTcu i 1.. i. Ankara, July 2. [UKKISH circles have received with satisfaction the British i Government s declaration that it will not allow Syria or Lebanon to be occupiedReuter - 241 words
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240 1940-07-04 3 Nazi Prisoners Of War Arrive In Canada SOME PLEASED TO LEAVE EUROPE p_ ,,r Quebec. July 1. TTH^ first batch o! German war pri- s ners ha? arrived m Canada from Britain Parties which disembarked at Quebec and Montreal included a number of interned aliens. The primers came frcm aReuter - 240 words
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Article76 1940-07-04 3 London, July 3. r»APTAIN Bar. lay. M.C ol the Royal Norfolk R?gim?n is the first officer of the B E.F. to be decorated among the wounded m the latest army casualty The list which contains the names of 24 officers and 179 other ranks,76 words
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Article71 1940-07-04 3 T London. July 3. HE Daly Express writes to-day, "There k no need to fear Sir Samuel Haare appeasing Franco. For Frajvo is not m a position to threaten us. Any demands Franco may make will be backed by German force. Appeasing Franco will be appeasingReuter - 71 words
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Article62 1940-07-04 3 nESTY and Geo, two French per- formers, will appear at the Sea View Hotel from Saturday night onwards. Desty specializes as a fantastic dancer whose classic numbers are very entertaining, and Geo is a vocalist and cello soloist. On Saturday they will include a French62 words
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Article339 1940-07-04 3 Rangoon, July 3. "MOT quite satisfactory but some constitutional advance" was how the Trime Minister of Burma summed up the British Government's message m connection with the future status of Burma (see Pa?e Two). The Prime Minister said that some constitutional advance had been made by the proposalReuter - 339 words
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78 1940-07-04 3 Bombay, July 3. A CALL for "all possible help to Britain" is made m a message from 'Mullaji Sahib (high priest) of the iDawoodi Borah community to his 500.000 followers to-day. He stresses his community's gratitude to Britain lor religious and social freedomReuter - 78 words
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Article53 1940-07-04 3 M Dublin, July 3. RS. Iseult Stuart, of Laragh Castle, County Wicklow, was found not guilty of charges of assisting to interfere with the apprehension of persons who had committed an offence under the emergency powers act. The accused was discharged. The case was heardReuter - 53 words
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Article76 1940-07-04 3 Berlin, July 3. T^HE German High Command communique 1 claims that a U-boat has torpedoed the Arandora Star. 15.000-ton, former British luxury liner which ran between Britain anc South America. Dealing with air activity the communique •tates that on the Scottish coast bombs were dropped on armament factoriesReuter - 76 words
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Article76 1940-07-04 3 EN«w York, July 5. NCOURAGED by the presence of I'ni.ed States warships, popular demand m Uruguay for prompt action to meet the Nazi menace has become so insistent that no single dissentient voice was raised against the compulsory military service bill, whi?h was passed by theReuter - 76 words
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Article200 1940-07-04 3 22,000 IN MAGINOT LINE FOUGHT ON Vichy, July 3. AN order of the day issued by /1 Gen. Weygand discloses that 22,000 French troops stationed m the Maginot Line, unaware of the signing of the armistice with Gerl many, fought on for five daysReuter - 200 words
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Article111 1940-07-04 3 London, July 3. ALL men registered fcr military service up to the end of May have now been called up with the exception of a few special categories. Giving this information to the House of Commons at question time, Mr. Anthony Eden, the War Minister,British Wireless - 111 words
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Article88 1940-07-04 3 Chungking, July 3. STREET fighting is going on at Kaifeng, capital of Honan Province, v/hile Chinese forces are launching a i vigorous attack m the eastern part ot the Province, according to Ch'nese field dispatches from the Hcnan front just rec3ived here. Following the ChineseReuter - 88 words
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122 1940-07-04 3 London, July Z. THE Daily Telegraph, commenting on the 1 appointment m the U.S. Government of Mr. H. Stimson and Col. Frank Knox, as Secretary for War and Secretary for the Navy respectively writes: "The voting at the RepubLean Convention justified Mr. Stimson andReuter - 122 words
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335 1940-07-04 3 Factors Ten ding To Strain Relations Between Soviet Reich London, July 3. *THE TIMES, m an editorial on 1 the Balkan cauldron, writes, "Nothing illustrates more clearly the inter-dependence of the European body politic than the unforsesn consequences of Nazi aggression. 'The balance once broken, the whole machine runs GutReuter - 335 words
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Article, Illustration104 1940-07-04 3 Maxie Scores T.K.O. Victory Over Galento M Jersey City, July 3. AX B\FK. former worlds heavyweight champion, beat Tony Galento on a technical knockout m the seventh round here last night. He now meets the champion. Joe Louis, m September. Galertto had no chance after the sec I id round,Reuter - 104 words
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94 1940-07-04 3 London, July 3. THE Under-Secretary for Air, Capt 1 Harold BaJfour, said m the House of Commons to-day that officers and men of the R.A.F. will be able personally to put before the Ministry views they have formed from their experience m battle.Reuter - 94 words
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67 1940-07-04 3 Londen. .lulv 3. THE Dutch Commander-in-Chief. I l Gen. Winkelman, has been sent Lo i Germany as a war prisoner, according to arr announcement of the Gerni?n commander-in-chief m the Netherlands, accusing Gen. Winkelman and his suoordinates of failing to observe rules forReuter - 67 words
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58 1940-07-04 3 London, July 3. THE Ministry of Economic Warfare 1 announces that cer 53,000 tons of goods were seized by British Contraband Control during June. The largest items were 42,000 tons o! netrateum and Allied products and 9,000 tons of scrap iron, OneReuter - 58 words
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89 1940-07-04 3 London, July 3. IN the Kouse of Commons to-day Mr. 1 F. S Cocks (Labour) asked Capt Harold Balfour, Under-Secretary for ;Air, whether the Government wcs aware that Hitler and his staff were to be present m the Forest of Compiegne on June 21. Capt.Reuter - 89 words
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Article33 1940-07-04 3 London. July 3. 4 GOVERNMENT motion will be moved m the House of Commons to-day laying down rules of procedure m connection with suspension of sittings necessitated by air raid warnings British WirelessBritish Wireless - 33 words
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Article40 1940-07-04 3 London, July 3. DRIGADIER-GENERAL Sir Ernest D Makins, M.P, has been appointed Commander of the company ot Local Defence Volunteers, which has bern formed by members of both Houses 01 Parliament and staff of the Palace of Westminster. British WirelessBritish Wireless - 40 words
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Article176 1940-07-04 3 LATEST R.A.F. SUCCESS AT ROTTERDAM m London, July 3 A IRCRAFT of the Coastal Command and Fleet air arm. attacking m, waves, bombed an aerodrome and barges m canals at Rotterdam early yesterday morning. A direct hit on an ammunition barge produced a tremendous explosion The aircraftBritish Wireless - 176 words
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Article86 1940-07-04 3 rfcPFootr *w London, July 3. B «S v the ce ebrati of PDrtugal a iw f t nnlversarv of independent, a fleet of the most modern motor omn<buses built by an engineering works which prcdu:es vehicles for the London passenger transport system, arrived m LisbonBritish Wireless - 86 words
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71 1940-07-04 3 THE Auxiliary Military Pioneer Corps, of which Field Marshal Lord Milne nas been appointed as Colonel Commandant are being trained to maxe man and defend the defence* of Britain. They played a creditable part m tftf recent operations m Flanders \nd France. They formedBritish Wireless - 71 words
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Article69 1940-07-04 3 m St. Louis (Mussouri) July 2. fl^H. John Lewis, president of m? ifl Congress of Industrial Organizations to-day endorsed Senator Burton Wheeler < Democrat* as candidate lor nomination icr the presidency ol the United States. Mr. Lewis was speaking at the national convention of the TownsendReuter - 69 words
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Advertisement117 1940-07-04 3 Wi ™J m m iTil M THAT'S DA NG EROUS BLEEDING GLMS! that's th« first •on that your teeth are m danger, the first •J^n of gum-rot (pyorrhoea) and gumblecJing (gingivitis). These are the diseases -h so oitcn result m the extraction of perfectly snund, white teeth. But you can117 words
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Advertisement47 1940-07-04 3 CURE THAT COLD NEMAKOL NASAL t'OMPOLN'U 50.75 per buttle, from MEDICAL HAM LTD. 3 Battery Road. 11 t-'TTLE OLD Sb A-ii NEW YORK -JtL WjjW^H FRED MacMURRAY RICHARD GREENE BRENDA JOYCE ANDY DEVIKE Box Office Thonc 3400 V^RRMBKfIHHHHHHHI sat. WU^f*^2^ W&P^^M 6th july ■LdfaiflHJyyMiflHlHHh^MH wiouicht United Artists47 words
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654 1940-07-04 4 The Singapore Free Press TH URSDAY, JULY 4, 1940. War In The Air IT is impossible not to notice the difference between the tactics of the Royal Air Force and those of the German air force or at least the vast difference between the results of their respective raids. Reports654 words
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Article, Illustration1082 1940-07-04 4 From A London Correspondent MY active duties as a Local Defence Volunteer began at 9 o'clock at night, two hours after I had volunteered, been accepted into the corps, and had attested my willingness to serve His Majesty faithfully, writes a London Correspondent. The duties which1,082 words
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113 1940-07-04 4 London, July 3. I ORD LLOYD, Secretary tor Colonies, has sent the following telegram to the Governor of Barbados, "I am desired by His Majesty to request you to convey to the House of Assembly his sincere thanks for their renewed affirmation of loyai*.vBritish Wireless - 113 words
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Article708 1940-07-04 4 Joan Littlefield - Our London Letter Joan Littlefield By WHEN Mrs. Churchill over possession of No Downing Street, she found i more modern dwelling than any other Prime wife. Alterations costing S7s,O'*j ire: m 1937. The kitchen, m p a housewife's dream. It contains every sort saving device— ovt-n doors I foot pressure708 words
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Advertisement107 1940-07-04 4 Do You Like Old ThinqsZ'^^^Bß fh^nYou Will Lite EVCUAIIf liqueur EA9IIAW BRANDY CLUB. 40 YEARS 6O YEARS OLD CALDBECK'S GORDON'S SHOE SALE COMMENCES SATURDAY JULY 6th j DON'T MISS IT ROOM 32-5 KELLY WALSH BLDGS. I C##ED Bliil --\H- |r < &■&#%&&s: MUNICIPAL GAS DEPARTMENT PHO KIP cmi 0R CALL107 words
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Article, Illustration348 1940-07-04 5 For Retailers Only, Not The Public START Win NECESSARY S< HEME to ration rice to retailers would be introduced m Malaya should it become necessary, declared !he Food ontroller, Mr. N. R. .larrett, at a Press-conference m Singapore yesterday. Mr. Jarreti *aid the rationing acheinc348 words
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Article125 1940-07-04 5 T^HERE is a iliortage of potatoes *m Singapore dii*. it is believed, to sone dealers not making use of permits to import large quamities or deliberately not executing these permits m order to fore up the price. The Fo^d Controller, it is underhas l>esun taking action125 words
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Article298 1940-07-04 5 ALLOWANCES to a decrepit and deformed man and to the widow and children of a man killed by lightning were among: the charities the Singapore Rotary Club granted last year, said Mr. i A. V. Goodale, honorary treasurer of the I club, when he reviewed the activities298 words
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Article121 1940-07-04 5 COLLOWING the practice of other countries, 18 locomotives of the F.M.S. Railways were last year named alter Sultans of states, Governors and High Commissioners, and river estuaries and mountains of Malaya. The Sultans and High Commission- j erf whose names are on locomotives j art th? Sultan121 words
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68 1940-07-04 5 IYEHARO and -.cr of a Japi.r.t:? lishing bc^t, rged In the third court yester- .iling to report his change; siden^e to the Registrar of Aliens. 1 man has been resident several tiy." said Court Ins- r D. R Cowie. "and he should bej fa nn68 words
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Article85 1940-07-04 5 N ICI four moßfcbs 1 rigorous riaooment was pa.«sed on Keh a '<1 -year-old Hokkien. m c :r.?apcre third court yesterday for icycle lamp, worth 50 cents. who had pleaded guilty to iree admitied two previous cons for theft. The offence was ft been committed shortly inidmght on85 words
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260 1940-07-04 5 FEWER RAILWAY FATALITIES IN MALAYA A DECREASE m the number o: latal accidents on the F.M.S. Railways last year is shown In The General Manager*! report lor 1939. which states that only 37 persons, as compared with 54 the previous year, were killed. Of the tctcl numbers killed, eight were260 words
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418 1940-07-04 5 rIERE wma a total decrease of mere than 10 000 tons m the tonnage of goods traffic m 1939, compared with the preceding year, report? Mr. L. M. Smart, General Manager of the Federated Malay States Railways. The tonnage of agricultural products conveyed by th^418 words
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Article60 1940-07-04 5 QQSXH TED on a charge «.f di*—closing information without the permission of the Governor, an offence under the Defence R'*grulations. D. A. Rushton. a European was fined $500, or three months rigorous imprisonment, by Mr. J. G. Rippopcrt m the Singapore third court yesterday. Rushton60 words
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Article79 1940-07-04 5 ■From Our Own Correspond! Ipoh. July 2. J^R. A. C. J. Tower?, a well-known Ipoh resident, met with an unusuai accident yesterday, when be lost a portion of a finger. It anpears that as he was alightinc from his car and slammed the door with his79 words
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Article30 1940-07-04 5 The first Indian to bo appointed to the pest of Assistant Dire -tor of the Eastern Burem of the League or Nations. Dr. S. Dakshinamurty has assumed duties m Singapore30 words
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Article, Illustration12 1940-07-04 5 i'?. and Mrs. Raymond Fir.li photographed m Singapore12 words
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827 1940-07-04 5 STUDIED THEIR ECONOMICS AFTER living 11 months during which they made life of local Malays, Dr. anthropologist, and his wife, returned to Singapore on their While Dr. Firth studied the agricultural and fishing persuits of Malays, thoir market organization, and other aspects cf rural lite,827 words
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176 1940-07-04 5 EXPERIMENTS with ar. 9 durin? peak" periods r-cre arc being made by thr- R« o: Vehicles Department. Main sen-ices affected are the I and Thomson Roads rou Self tar, end the Tiong Bahni n Quito bus route into own Bus traffic on the176 words
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Article125 1940-07-04 5 Johoit- Ji.l.ru. Jutj tf ALTHOUGH some ol tru i ectd daring < s ly dry weather, no serious shortag< wa!< staU-s Mr J. Q. Plui.kt-tt. Johor» Engineer 1:1 his annual 1 Consicierabie profreia was ma continued Ifr. Plunkett, In the 1 m? ol --.'I services, 531 meter125 words
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Article43 1940-07-04 5 Ho up Kon Ju?.«- SOME 600 private holders ol arm revolvers, automatic pistols, sporting rifles for the possession of v licences are required— have been instructed by the Poll Departmej surrender the am. They were by messages43 words
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Advertisement374 1940-07-04 6 P. and BRITISH INDIA LINES (INCORi*ORATED IN ENGLAND) P. O. S. M. COS SAHJHGS. 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 to register374 words
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Advertisement331 1940-07-04 6 BOUSTEAD CO., LTD. (Incorporated m P. 81.8.) TELEPHONE: Frdfht 5431 P*««« Bttt ftNAOIAN MClfiC rafiali^rilmßlifl (jnoorporated BifUnn. 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 Kingdora.-AU under one management. for detailed Information331 words
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Advertisement495 1940-07-04 6 MANSFJELDT& CO., LTD. BLUE FUNNEL LINE. Frequent Sailings to United Kingdom. Dates are not guaranteed, all cargo bookings subject to Conference War Clauses. WKS IKRN AUSTRALIA THE SHORTEST SEA ROUTE AT THE CHEAPEST FARE Regular Service, to Fremantl. (Perth) vl» Jay. by first class passenger »hip». Single fare $192 'A495 words
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684 1940-07-04 7 (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, July 3. "VVE have to be content with perhaps a lower standard of efficiency m business at least for the next two months/ said Mr. F. N. Bridges, a member of the Selangor Tribunal appointed by the684 words
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Article161 1940-07-04 7 THE Singapore Chamber of Commerce Rubber Association held its 1,493 rd auction yesterday when there was catalogued 2.253.968 lbs 1,006.24 tons; offered 1,841.448 lbs. 822.07 tons; sold 1,267.801 lbs. 565.98 tons. SPOT London 13d. New York 21 cents. PRICES REALISED Ribbed Smoked Sheet Cents Per Lb. Standard161 words
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Article42 1940-07-04 7 At the board meeting of Thornycroft (Singapore) Ltd., yesterday, the secretary, Mr. E. C. W. George, was elected a director of the company, and Mr. A. F. Wilde was appointed general manager, of the shipyard and elected a director of the company.42 words
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1471 1940-07-04 7 66 INQUIRIES YESTERDAY IN the event of general mobilization, the Straits Steamship Co. Ltd., which would have to maintain important sea-borne communications, could summon the Singapore Tribunal, at short notice, to consider applications exempting those members of its staff whom the firm considered1,471 words
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118 1940-07-04 7 DAILY PUCES (TBUiNT J«ly 3. 12 o'clock noon Buyers Seller* No. IX R.S.S Spot loose 37 4 No IX R.S.S P. 0.8 tn July cases 38 *v G.F.A.Q. R.S.S P. 0.8 Ui bales July 36 36* P.AQ R.S.S F.O B m bales July118 words
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Advertisement624 1940-07-04 7 CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS TENDERS SINGAPORE MUNICIPALITY Tenders. Tenders are now invited for 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 period Oct. 1. 1940 to624 words
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Advertisement166 1940-07-04 7 DOMESTIC OCCURRENCES DEATH. S?LJ? han Blew Noy) age 55 y ea SS2S?.f way Dea^uUy at the General iS. °r Ur aons Urn K^ Lock, *EV h I°°' V™ Ch Lim Kiah Hock, four daughters, Sister Gtovannina. Sister BertlUa, 3ister ThSZJ^IT* de St and Sf??m r one d aughter-in-law, chSd£? ah166 words
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Advertisement90 1940-07-04 7 K. P. M. LINE Regular sailings to Java, Bali, Sumatra, Borneo and all other ports m the N.I. ORIENT JAVA AFRICA LINE Regular monthly services via Batavia, to South and East African ports. SINGAPORE JAVA AUSTRALIA LINE Uegular monthly service to Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne and Adelaide via Java ports and90 words
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Advertisement227 1940-07-04 7 FAST PASSENGER SKKVICE. SINGAPORE TO SAN FRANCISCO. VIA MANILA tt HONG KONG Sails S'por* Arrive 8 P S.S CITY OP NORFOLK July 18 Aug 9 s.s. CITY OF SAN FRANCISCO Aug 24 Sept. 17 S.S. CITY OF LOB ANGELES Au* 31 Sept 24 s.s. CITY OF NEWPORT NEWS Oct. 5227 words
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Miscellaneous160 1940-07-04 7 Post Office Mail List Latest mall lists at the General Post Office are as follows: TO-DAY Aden surface 11 a.m. Australia «ir 5 pm. Australia (East de South) surface 1 p.m. Burma surface 11a.m. China (including STiai) surface S a.m. China (South- West) surface 9 a.m. Egypt surface 11a.m. Hong160 words
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Miscellaneous101 1940-07-04 7 Law Notice For The Day Before the Honourable Mr. Jostice Pedlow hi Coort No. 2 mt 11 *.m. Bankruptcy 404 39 Chop Kirn Seng vs. Tcow Mm Cheer and others. Contd. Before the Honourable Mr. Jostle* Manning In Court No. i at 11 a.m 5.5540 Wee Chin Ann The Attorney101 words
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Article, Illustration63 1940-07-04 8 Mohamed Fahmy, the Egyptian 3^. middleweight, b returning to Singapore next week from Cairo, probably for a match with the Puerto Rlcan world middleweight title contender, Atilio Sabatino, m Singapore, on Auk 2. It is understood that the ex- Australian amateur bantam, feather and lightweight63 words
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Article157 1940-07-04 8 PERAK TENNIS CHAMPIONSHIPS Surprise Result In Mixed Doubles (From Our Own Correspondents Ipoh, July 3. A SURPRISE was caused m to-day's play m the Perak Lawn Tennis championships when m a mixed doubles semi-final Mis.? Gladys Loke and Au Yeons Kok Choon. the seeded payers, were beaten by Miss Julip157 words
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173 1940-07-04 8 Johore Golf Result Championship Draw NINE cards were returned for the men's monthly medal of the Royal Johore International Club, and resulted m a tie between Dr. T. E. Cheah, Dr. C. J. Boyd with a score of 68. The scores are as follows: Dr. T. E. Cheah 38-38—8—60; Dr.173 words
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Article65 1940-07-04 8 (From Our Own Correspondent) I h .iv Bahru. July 2. TTHE English Coibge second eleven defeated the Johor? Ycungs'.er* by 23 runs m a |UM o' cricket at the college ground to-day. Bat;ing first, th* Younsrs ers were dismissed for 118 rum. The coll?gian3 replied wi h 14165 words
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Article187 1940-07-04 8 IN a game of cricket played at Tanglin yesterday, the RAF. (Seletar» beat Fort Canning by 79 runs The scores were: FORT CANNING Wilton b Bray 20 Caston b Brett 1 Dowling c Jackson b Bray 9 Baker lbw Giles 0 Bee3ton run out 8187 words
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Article611 1940-07-04 8 Van Breukelen First Among Trainers Again STATISTICS FOR SELANGOR JULY RACE MEETING JOCKEY D. McPherson was the most successful rider J at the recent Selan^or Turf Club's June meeting:, bringing home five winners, three seconds and one third. Lawler came m a close second with611 words
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Article78 1940-07-04 8 YADI, ex-Singapore lawn tennis singles champion, annexed the Knowles Cup for the first time yesterday since the competition began three years ago, when he beat lim Hee Chin, 6—l, 4—6. 6—2, on the V.M.C.A. courts. It was Yadi's third entry into the final of the78 words
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296 1940-07-04 8 Women's June Medal Golf At Bukit Timah THE Royal Singapore Golf Club's women's June medal competition on the Stapleford scoring system was played at Bukit Timah on Monday, and resulted m a win for Mrs. S. N. Kelly m "A" division with a net score cf 18 U; m a296 words
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Article122 1940-07-04 8 'T'HE following have been selected to play cricket for the Ceylon Sports Club against the S.C.C. on Saturday at 2 p.m. and on Sunday at 11 a. m on the S.C.C. padang: A. P. Rajah (capt.), S. A. Durai. C Thuraisingam, K. Thillainathan, V. R.122 words
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Article143 1940-07-04 8 TTHE Maxfli Badminton Party cele- brated its second anniversary last Saturday night at the Tai Seng Restaurant, Havelock Road, where a dinner was held. At the general meeting the election of office-bearers for the year 1940-1941 resulted as follows: Patron, Tay Swee Leng; president, Goh Buan Teck:143 words
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Article39 1940-07-04 8 T'HE first division league fixture be- tween the S.R.C. and the Argylls arranged to be played at the stadium yesterday, was cancelled owing to the being unable to raise. a team The Argylls thus get full points.39 words
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Article, Illustration48 1940-07-04 8 picture. A r^hase of r^y m a recent stadium soccer match In which the Chinese Reserves beat the R.A.F. Reserves twj-nil. To-day the Chinese who are unbeaten so far, meet the Loyals, last year's champions, and the match should prove very keen and interesting Free PressFree Press - 48 words
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422 1940-07-04 8 LOON CHONG HUCK TOE WIN S.C.R.C. FINAL Play Reaches High Standard In Exciting Third Set VONG Loon Chong and Tan Huck Toe became doubles champions m the S.C.R.C. Spring lawn tennis tournament yesterday when they beat John Lim and Wee Eng Lock after a gruelling tussle, 6 3, I—6,1 6,422 words
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Article125 1940-07-04 8 (From Our Own Correspondent) Johore Bahru, July 2. J EADERS of the Johore Bahru foot- ball league, the Curtoms were surprisingly beaten by the Police by two goals to nil at the Istana pada'ng today. This is the first reverse the Customs have suffered, and the125 words
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Article65 1940-07-04 8 THE following have accepted to play A cricket for the S.C.C. vs. the Ceylon Sports Club second team on Saturday at 2 p.m. at Balestier R*ad w^ l^*? 1 A tl Carbery. E. G. Steunton, T. G. D. A. Cooper H C D. Davies J T. Rea, t>65 words
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Article54 1940-07-04 8 (Fr.m Our Own Correspondent) Jchore Bahru. July 2. JOHORE'S team ta meet the Army m a Malaya Curt football ma.eh at the Anson Road sladium on Friday will be se!e?ted frcm Mohd. Noor, Abubakar, Maphf-z, M-hd. Tamby. Harun. Hashim. Yahya. John, on. Sze Tat. Dcllih,54 words
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Article32 1940-07-04 8 yHE Singapore Harbour Board and the R.AF. (Torpedo) team played a sccrele^s draw m a keen second divisicn <b> soccer match at the Harbour Board ground yesterday.32 words
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264 1940-07-04 8 Fort Canning 2; Cwtoms A last minute pen&l.> k enabled Fort <\innln» the Customs by tv > g>a! s t m a very evenly ton es c,' division (b) game at the J.< yesterday. Tho For: thus reverse! p. feat forced on them by264 words
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Article66 1940-07-04 8 •yHE following newly aJdvd 1 fiction v.'orks will b? ready l Rafiies Library on Saturdr.\ Malefactor's Ro^\ gydney X ;ourney. Jim Phelan; Warning ligl Illustrated, Gerald Samon a click, Illustrated. P. H. F. 'B.:: FICTION Paris gazette. Lion Feucr.twavomen grow up, Norah Hoult; klirror i dead lady. Helen66 words
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Miscellaneous18 1940-07-04 8 To-day's Sports Events Socer: reserve division, (hine vs. Loyals, stadium; S.R.f Malays, SRC. Tennis: S.C.R.C. spring tour: merit.18 words
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