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Title Section16 1940-07-08 1 LATE SINGAPORE EDITION AND DAILY NEWS LSTD 1 830 NO. 16,133. MONDAY. JULY 1940. i CENTS16 words
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80 1940-07-08 1 (aira, July 7. D\ MOBILIZATION of the French fleet at Alexandria was announced b> Colonel Salisbury Jones, former head of the British niiN-i n m Syria, m a broadcast to hU former comrades m arms from Cairo v*» terday. He said: "Thanks to the bonds ofReuter - 80 words
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320 1940-07-08 1 DUNKERQUE DAMAGED DRIVEN ASHORE London. July 7. AN AdmiraKy communique issued last night announces: "As a cf the British naval action against units of the French navy at Oran last Wednesday the French battlerruiser Dunkerque was damaged and driven ashore. The extent320 words
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404 1940-07-08 1 No Passage Or Fjord Now Safe For Enemy GREAT I*.XF. FEAT THE Air Ministry news service discloses that outstanding: results have been obtained from the mining: of the Baltic and the belts leading: to it. From the farthest eastern Baltic ports to theReuter - 404 words
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Article41 1940-07-08 1 London, July 7. TPHE civil defence commissioner for the southern region has issued an order at the request of the authorities prohibiting the public from access to all beaches m Hampshire and the Isle of Wiojht between sunset and sunrise.- ReuterReuter - 41 words
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Article90 1940-07-08 1 Submarine Torpedoes Enemy Ships London. July 7. AN official Admiralty communique states "Our submarines continue to harass and inflict serious loss upon German sea communications with Nor way. "H.M. submarine Snapper (Lieut. W. A. King) sighted a convoy of supply shios escorted by trawlers and airnrafc. "The Snapper attacked andReuter - 90 words
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Article27 1940-07-08 1 Damascus, July 7. •T*HE Syrian leader, Shah Bandar, has oeen assassinated. The manner m which he met his death has caused great distress among the population.— ReuterReuter - 27 words
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Article192 1940-07-08 1 SITUATION GROWING INTOLERABLE Belgrade, July 7. EVENTS In Rumania appear to be moving towards the exclusion of British interests from that country. The chief of these interests is Rumanian oil, exports of which ceased some weeks ago although Germany is now obtaining her full monthly quota of192 words
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85 1940-07-08 1 Cairo, July 7. CHORTLY after Marshal Balbo's death, it is learned that a personal letter of regret was sent by Air Marshal Sir Arthur Longmore, Air Officer Commanding m Chief, Training Command, to the Italian air officer commanding m chief. The letter, which wasReuter - 85 words
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454 1940-07-08 1 Ix> ml on. July 7. THE Admiralty announced last night: "The most successful 1 operation was carried out this morning by aircraft of the fleet air arm and the R.A.F. against Italian warships sheltering m the harbour of Tobruk, m Libya. "Other unitsReuter - 454 words
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566 1940-07-08 1 London, July 7. TWO German bombers were shot down into the sea by R.A.F. fighter patrols off the south coast to-day and one crashed into the sea yesterday when the enemy resumed his intermittent air activity over the British coast. InReuter - 566 words
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Article160 1940-07-08 1 Vast New Grouping Of Nations t^ London, July 7. ■"riE possibility of a vast new group- ing of world forces is now openly being canvassed m diplomatic quarters, says the Observer's diplomatic correspondent One grcuping is southern and Catholic, consisting of France, Spain and Italy, with the possibility of theReuter - 160 words
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Article112 1940-07-08 1 OBSERVING REPORTED BRITISH BLOCKADE Washington, July 7. riVE destroyers of the American neutrality tralitv patrol fr^m S f Thomas Virgin Islands, are lying off Martinß "Qtrr to cbi?rve me rsporled BrT;.sli blockade. The American nations are Jointly gathering all possible informati n concerning the reported BritishReuter - 112 words
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Advertisement98 1940-07-08 1 NEW STYLES— m 4GOLD and/silverl MESH /iuud-BACS g L^* G! /VARIEH AWAITS ™y CHOICE I CHOTIRMALL S I 41-13, High St. SEAVIEW HOTEL TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY, THURSDAY, FRIDAY, SATURDAY SPECIAL DINNER-DANCE CABARET ENTERTAINMENT PROVIDED BY FIRST APPEARANCE IN SINGAPORE DESTY GEO IN A SYMPHONY OF MMB MELODY DINNER $3.- AFTER-DINNER ADM.98 words
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147 1940-07-08 2 10,000 Chinese Attend Mass Meeting FOURTH YEAR OF CONFLICT fLOSE on 10,000 P 3O P k packed the Happy WoiW t COV ered stadium last night when a meefan* was held m commemoration of the "Double Se^en a! nr er sary of the Marco Polo bridge incident which lea hostilities147 words
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Article808 1940-07-08 2 tFrom Our Own Correspondent) Malacca, July 6. ELEVEN applications for' exemption from c:ntinuous service were heard by the Malacca Tribunal consisting of Mr J C. Ccbbett (chairman), Mr. W. S. Ebden, the Resident Councillor, and Mr H J Ridgewell, manager of Batu Anam' (johore) Rubber Estates,808 words
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Article173 1940-07-08 2 Mr Kao Ling-pai availed himself of ihe opportunity of reporting to the Chinese community conditions m China as he saw them during his trip to Chungking, and emphasized the need for continued support for the Relief Fund. "The nearer we are to victory, the greater will be our173 words
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Article118 1940-07-08 2 THE wedding took place at the Nanyang Sacred Union. River Valley Road, yesterday of Mr. Koh Yee Phit. ol ihe Government Treasury, and Miss Susie Y. H. Ng. daughter of Madame Choa Kirn Chow, of Singapore. The bnde, who was given away by her uncle. Mr. Ec Beng118 words
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Article39 1940-07-08 2 BEGINNING to-day the news bulletin which has hitherto been given from the B.BC. at 7.50 a.m. will be given instead at 8.20 a.m. (Malayan tone). The earlier bulletin will be given at 6.50 am. as at present.39 words
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399 1940-07-08 2 'From Our Own Correspondent) F Ipoh, July 7. OR the first time m the history of Perak lawn tennis championships, an Indian won the singles title at the meeting which concluded to-day. He Is N. Caleb, who beat the Perak Malay champion, Lope Aziz,399 words
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109 1940-07-08 2 MORE than $ZOH, it is expected, will be sent to The War Fund by the Malayan Magic Circle, representing the gross proceed? of its two-night show, "Out of the Hat," which ended at the Victoria Thea re on Saturday. A local amateur theatricals' record was109 words
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136 1940-07-08 2 "'T'HE outbreak of hostilities, with the consequent cutting off of supplies of the specific curative drug, makes the successful treatment of any future cases a matter of some concern," writes the British Resident of Negri Sembilan, Mr. J. V. Cowgill, describing m his136 words
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Article110 1940-07-08 2 A T the third annual meeting Indian Chamber of Comnierr. pore, Mr. Adam Hajef N. IMttHti t him, managing proprietor of N&ina ;\nd Sons, wc^ elected president I tions were j Vice-prendeiits, Mr. O Eti and Haje? A. Mohameci BmhUh treasurer, Mi. A. P. N. Abdul Ji110 words
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Article, Illustration29 1940-07-08 2 I'll, after two hours hi f-fj water retrieving machinei dredge pins is Leon del Ru/an who works on the third h< the Hoeph Transporter <Ser stor m V-duv 5.)29 words
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Advertisement155 1940-07-08 2 ALL SHOWS PACKEB OUT DURING THE WEEK-EHO R-.'gy.i-a ALHAMBRA ALL THE MAGIC OF SNOW "WHITE" Yet So Excitintrly Different! Walt IDisney s 55 15 PWit LfNGTH FEATURE (C^) f*^ IN TECHNICOLOR >O^ >^ inocchio Here is a masterpiece so lavish m its art and iiuld^nt th;;t ycu v.i.l want to155 words
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Advertisement156 1940-07-08 2 Don't miss this LAST DAY'S Screening! ft 1. 315 15 15 I II AT THE CAPITOL Come and hear DEANNA Sin,; all your favourite 9i "AYE MARIA" "LOVE IS ALL" *MUSETTA f r STREET SONG" (From La Itllilili "LOCH LOMOND" ■BHV _^^k. i h UA SI►•W PJ A V i156 words
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594 1940-07-08 3 "Must Not Shrink From Task" Attlee BRITAIN ENGAGED IN TOTAL WAR WITH GERMANY DROADCASTING last night on the JSlg^Ss wMhJ'war v Mr. C. R. Attke, Lord Privy Seal, said: "To-day it is not the fight inn men alone but the whole nation which isReuter - 594 words
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66 1940-07-08 3 Britain 's Big Orders For War Materials London, July 7. THE Ministry of Information announced last nif ht that Britain has just placed big new orders for wa. materials with the Canadian Government and m the United States. These amount to many millions of pounds and cover a wide varietyReuter - 66 words
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247 1940-07-08 3 Petain's Step Against ViceAdm. Muselier Vichy, July 7. IT is announced m a communique issued by the Ministry of the Navy, states the Havas Agency, that the Petain Government is opening proceedings against ViceAdmiral Muselier, Commander of the free French naval and air forces. The communique states: "ViceAdmiral Muselier hasReuter - 247 words
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Article89 1940-07-08 3 Ankara, July 7. ANGRY and bitter comment appears In the Turkish newspapers on the German White Book allegations that the French Ambassador m Ankara had requested authority for French warplanes to fly over Turkey m order to bomb Baku, the Soviet oil port. Documents which areReuter - 89 words
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Article42 1940-07-08 3 London, July 7. •T'HE provisional total o: u 3o's" who registered yesterday for military service is 31,068, of whom 1,779 were consciemious objectors. The latter figure represented .57 per cent, of al those registering the lowest percentage hitherto reported.- ReuterReuter - 42 words
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112 1940-07-08 3 London, July 7. TPHE so-called "electric eye," which has had so many applications m industry and for private security purposes ovrr the past few years, has been adapted by a well-known firm of FVitish manufacturers to fulfil the functions of an automatic air raidBritish Wireless - 112 words
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408 1940-07-08 3 U. S. Desires Adoption Of Monroe Doctrine In Europe And Asia Hyde Park, New York, July 7. THE suggestion that Europe and Asia should apply the principles of the Monroe Doctrine as a means of reaching agreement on the disposal of possessions of conquered nations was put forward by Mr.Reuter - 408 words
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205 1940-07-08 3 NAVAL BASES ALSO ATTACKED London, July 7. AN Air Ministry communique issued last night stated: "Yesterday R.A.F. bombers made daylight attacks on a German aircraft factory at Deichshausen and Dutch aerodromes at Waalhaven and Flushing. Two of our aircraft are missing. "Last nightReuter - 205 words
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236 1940-07-08 3 Nazi Terror Intimidation In Holland London, July 7. I*ERROR and intimidation are ap- parently to take the place of .■ductions as the method of crushtaf tie Dutch spirit of independence. i.tcording to the Dutch news agency, which says that this is made abundantly clear by a "threatening proclamation the GermanReuter - 236 words
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Article162 1940-07-08 3 THIRD ANNIVERSARY OF LUKCJCHIAOU Tokiu, July 7 A ONE -MINUTE silence was observed Bhroughout Japan at noon to-day to mark the third anniversary of th? be'jinn.ng of hostilities m China. Thj Pr?£S recwion o. Imperial headquarters issued a statement giving the ex'ent of the Japanese battleReuter - 162 words
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Article62 1940-07-08 3 London, July 7. THE King yesterday visited the New Ze tland troops who are m camp m the south of England and spent five bova watching them imderToin^ training. Amcng these troops was one battaion composed entirely of Maoris, In whom the King showed particularBritish Wireless - 62 words
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Article51 1940-07-08 3 Malta. July 7. RfIALTA had two air raids yesterday, ITI the nrst at 9 a.m. when distant fHins was heard. The second occurred at 1 pjn. when a number of enemy >lanes dropped hrm*)s, a number of which, according to an eyewitness, fell In r*\ empty field.-Reuter - 51 words
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Article110 1940-07-08 3 Berlin, July 7. ALL agricultural produce, foodstuffs and semi-manufactured products m the occupied part of France have been requisitioned by the German military authorities, states a Paris despatch to the official German news agency. All business enterprises have been ordered to continue their activities. In businessesReuter - 110 words
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671 1940-07-08 3 "Our Doctrine Must Be Aggression, Not Passive Defence" London, July 7. DOTH the Observer and the D Sunday Times discuss the possibilities of an invasion of Britain and Mr. J. L. Garvin, writing m the former journal, emphasizes the necessity of maintaining air superiority m the battle for our "islandReuter - 671 words
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Article30 1940-07-08 3 DOMESTIC OCCURRENCES DEATH BAUMGARTEN-On July 7, l»40 at Sftv F 1 VaUey Road Singapore. Wllhelmina Baumgarten, 86 years. The funeral takes place at Bidadari Cemetery at S p. in to-day.30 words
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Article106 1940-07-08 3 Beirut, July 7. SYRIA continues to be cairn following the acceptance of the armistice. The army of General Mittelhauser, French Commander-in-Chief m the Near East, is intact and the sudden change m ths situation does not appear to have caused any cracks m th 3 country'sReuter - 106 words
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89 1940-07-08 3 LJUNDRED3 of motor vehicles which were brought back for repair from France before the evacuation of In 3 B. E. F. have been put into action ifita" These vehicles were saved from falling into enemy hands owing to a repair scheme organized by the MinistryReuter - 89 words
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Article280 1940-07-08 3 Cairo, July 7. Furthei details of recent successful actions by the R A.F. arainst Italian submarines m the Mediterranean have just been published Of the 13 Italian submarines sunk b> the British on June 11 two were destroyed b> an R.AF. flyingboaL The pilot of the flyingboat wasReuter - 280 words
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Article31 1940-07-08 3 London. July It was announ <^d to-night that rer rui ting offices f r Frdich nationals desirous of joini ig Gen. d# Gaulle's volunteer force bate been opened at Olympia.- ReuterReuter - 31 words
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Advertisement97 1940-07-08 3 CURE THAT COLD WITH NEMAKOL NASAL COMPOLM) 50.75 per bottle, from MEDICAL HA 1 1 LTD. 3 Battery Road. NEVER SO MUCH EXCITEMENT NEVER SO MANY THRILLS! kfUAII FOU SHOWS m 11 a.a. 3.15 kMAYA GN£HA Dl IUKj Goes b.lo y.lop bi ITS SO ASTOUNDING YOU WONT BEUEVB YOUR EYES!97 words
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613 1940-07-08 4 The Singapore Free Press MONDAY. JULY 8, 1940. Civilian Soldiers VOLUNTEERS throughout Malaya begin to-day a period of intensive training to fit them for the important role which they play m the defence of this country. This is the first time for many years that it has been possible to613 words
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1461 1940-07-08 4 ANTHONY HERVEY - ANTHONY HERVEY BY (In The Daily Telegraph) COR any fair computation r of Germany's strength m the field it is essential that her position m regard to oil supplies should be carefully Sl Wh!t y l2urces of supply are still open to hS' »>w much1,461 words
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Article, Illustration358 1940-07-08 4 Britannicus - Britannicus By AFTER the advance of the German armies through Belgium and: France, the motto of Britain is "Held on, Fight on, Work on, and we shall win m the end." We shall win; our cause is the an- 1 conquerable cause of humanity, and our people358 words
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Article233 1940-07-08 4 /^•IFTS from ail over the worl< to the great sale m aid ol Hi Cross at Christie's m London. Ai can buyers got special perm! go to Britain to attend it. Th< sures were worth thousands oi All the Royal family treasures, such as jtwtlifi>233 words
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Advertisement350 1940-07-08 4 I "l agree.. You find I ROSES lime Juice I satisfies all tastes! K. P. M. LINE Regular sailings to Java, Bali, Sumatra, Borneo and all other ports m the Netherlands Indies. ORIENT JAVA AFRICA LINE Regular bi-monthly service via Batavia and Mauritius to South and East African ports. SINGAPORE350 words
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Advertisement49 1940-07-08 4 White Canvas Tents. Maker and repairer of rattan and Bertam Chicks, Canvas and Spring Blinds. Tarpaulins, Tents, Bags, Blue Screens, Bertam Panels. Wire Netting Fencing. Wool buntings and Flags. ABDUL RAHMAN, Telephone 2454. Office:— W»\ Robinson Road, (Opposite Telegraph Co.) Workshop: 293, Joo Chiat Place. Singapore. Orders promptly Executed.49 words
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Article, Illustration476 1940-07-08 5 LOCAL VOLUNTEERS BEGIN INTENSIVE TRAINING PERIOD 2nd Battalion Already Moved Into Camp NO LEAVE AFTER DARK DV to-night, several thousand volunteers m the Straits Settlements and the Federated Malay States will have begun their two months' intensive training which will bring them to a higher state of efficiency and preparedness476 words
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178 1940-07-08 5 BECAUSE France had to discuss armistice terms with Italy without had any serious clash with Prcnch people m Indo-China the Italians more than they do the Germans, said a Frenchman who ed m Singapora from Saigon. He :s M. Georges P. Barry, a perfume178 words
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Article99 1940-07-08 5 d Our Own c m ndent) Bangkok. July 6. '.ILAND'S I d policy is neu..d any steps by ttM ad French authorities to status quo m Indo-China r be welcomed m d \:ma arriving m &ta In the n;ain of bazaar igE! by passengers from99 words
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Article154 1940-07-08 5 rHL most starring lac: about "One lAOtal 8.C..' the United Artists iction which opened at the Cathay rday, is the apparent authenticity the scenes and the stcry if there any "authenticity" about a preage. Startling, too. is the m with which long extinct m:nnave been154 words
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Article40 1940-07-08 5 Fro:- Out Own Correspondent > Penan;. July 7. A MALE passenger on th? terry from Penaa- to Butterworth Ml overrd LhU afternoon. The captain im:.ate!y pu: the ferry about to look tlftoot avail. The cause ln«j over'o-^ard is not40 words
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Article397 1940-07-08 5 From Our Own Correspondent) Penan*, July 7. r[E men of six companies forming the 3rd. Battalion, S.S.V.F., went into camp to-day on the old race course. From an early hour, various companies left headquarters at Peel Avenue m lorries for their destination. Attap sheds which line both397 words
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410 1940-07-08 5 -s*i and vernacular •Cfeooll m scotching false rumours! suggested by the High Com- J Bta Sher.tcn Thomas, is] m Negri Sembilan, says the; report of th^ British Resident; Mr. J. V. Cowgill. I ,ress of the w^r. he adds, is eenlv followed m the410 words
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Article, Illustration504 1940-07-08 5 AUCTION SALE OF SALVAGE FROM SUNKEN SHIP WITH sharks and dolphins someT? times visible in the vicinity, ten pearl and professional divers, including a former China Seas salvage expert, Mr. G. Roubin, have recovered more than 200 drums of lubricating oil and 100 tons of teak from the holds of504 words
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419 1940-07-08 5 A. R. P. Sirens Used For Other Purposes Singapore air-raid siren is being used for other than A.R.P. purposes. The siren is at Pearls Hill, m Chinatown and was recently put to use as a practice signal m case of a prison escape. Many residents m the area woke up419 words
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Advertisement564 1940-07-08 5 KEEP YOUR VOICE CLEAR WITH DIAMINT* Obtainable Everywhere mjLE IGEST& ROBINSON CO., LTD. FAST PASSENGER SKRVICK. SINGAPORE TO SAN FRANCISCO. VIA MANILA HONG KONG S'-Us Spore Arrive S I s.s. CITY OP NORFOLK July IT Aug 10 S.S. CITY OP SAN FRANCISCO Aug 24 Sept 17 S.S. CITY OF LOS564 words
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Advertisement389 1940-07-08 6 P.&O. and BRITISH INDIA LINES < INCORPORATED IS ENGLAND) p. O. S. N. COS SAILINGS. The best possible services are being maintained by The P. 0. S. N. Coy. from the Straits to their usual ports of call m China, India, Ceylon and the United Kingdom. Passengers are requested to389 words
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Advertisement416 1940-07-08 6 BOUSTEAD CO., LTD. (Incorporated m PM3> TEIEPHONE: Frtif hi 5433- Passage 543 L WL '?JlO^^^^^^ I li^^ML jd^%k Oo vta Qhp^* North Amertoa-- KP S^W Buropt Past tbroufb trains tine* WJfVfcm Canada's Evergreen Playground. Bj^^^^^^^^gHMßp^ mmm Laice Louise Banff Connect Ks|^KB Ewr Canadian Pacific trans- Atlantic laJ pP^ liners at416 words
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Advertisement473 1940-07-08 6 MANSFIELD CO., im BLUE FUNNEL LIKE, Frequent Sailings to United Kingdom. Dates are not guaranteed, all cargo bookings subject to Conference War Clauses. WKS I'KRN AUSTRALIA THE SHORTEST SEA ROUTE AT THE CHEAPEST FARE Regular Services to fremantt* (Perth) tria Jays by first class passenger snip* Single tare $192 I473 words
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341 1940-07-08 7 Italy's Entry Into War Brings More Recruits Sydney, June 25. CCORES of disabled men who have applied at A.I.F. recruiting depots were immediately rejected, states the Daily Telegraph (Sydney). They had volunteered following the announcement by the DirectorGeneral of Recruiting (BrigadierGeneral Lloyd), that341 words
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Article107 1940-07-08 7 Melbourne. MEMBERS of the permanent forces who go cbroad with the A.I.F. will continue to receive their permanent force salaries where these are higher than the AJ.F. rate, the PrimeMinister 'Mr. Mercies > has announced. Mr. Menzies also announced restoration of the field allowance of 3s. a day107 words
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Article558 1940-07-08 7 MONTHLY GIFTS FOR PATRIOTIC FUND rPHE following list of registered 1 monthly subscribers to the Malaya Patriotic Fund up to June 29, has been issued. The total is $2,855, and includes $50 monthly from Mr. S. W. Jones, the Officer Administering the Government. "A. J. B. D." $5; Mr. F.558 words
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Article53 1940-07-08 7 Perth. ARTHUR William Jeflrey. 40, was sentenced to three months' imprisonment at Northam for having tried to dissuade a man from enlisting. The charge was that he had 'endeavoured to inflame public opinion m a manner likely to be prejudicial to the efficient prosecution53 words
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119 1940-07-08 7 DAILY PRICES CURRENT July 6, 12 o'clock noon Bayers Sellers No. IX R.S.S. Spot loose. 36^ 37 1 No IX R.S.S F. 0.8. ID cases July 38 38 G.F.AQ R.S.S F 0.8 ID bales July 36 36^ FAQ. R.S S F 08. ID119 words
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Article94 1940-07-08 7 THE BAND of the Straits Settlements 1 Police will perform under the direction of Mr J. C. Hitsh at Katong P^rk at 6 p.m- tp-moROw: March, 'With Sword and Lance." Starke; Overture, "Rosamunde." Schubert; Selection. 'Lionel Monckton Melodies," Robinson: Valsa, "Moonlight on the Rhine"; Vollstedt; Fox Trot, "Love94 words
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Article279 1940-07-08 7 ydney. Jane 25. A SYDNEY girl is organizing a women's rifle corps. She is Miss Audrey Moseley. of BondL the only g rl m the New South Wales interstate rifle team. The women are atUch?d to the Yorkshire Rifle Club, and meet every Monday night279 words
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250 1940-07-08 7 npo cater particularly for Euro- peans m Malaya whose Hcme leave is overdue but who are unable to travel to Europe at the moment, Dutch air lines m Singapore are announcing a new JavaAustralia service, and the slogan "Winter Sport In Australia" has been250 words
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Advertisement386 1940-07-08 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 lor MacRitchie Reservoir. Date of Closing 12 noon. Sept 16. 1940. Supply of Straight Pipes and Special Castings for period Oct. 1, 1940 to386 words
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Advertisement134 1940-07-08 7 BOARD RESIDENCE. SEA FRONT KATONG GRANGE— 77 Meyer Road (near Swimming Club) Board-Residence at moderate rate*. bathrooms with Sanitation Large Gardens Tennis. Phone; S47U. NAPIER HOUSE 1. Napier Road. Tele. 7406 Overlooking Garrison Golf Course. Private bathrooms with cold and hot water, mi to every single and double suite English134 words
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Advertisement361 1940-07-08 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 years361 words
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Advertisement60 1940-07-08 7 PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE. THE MALAYAN EXCHANGE BANKS ASSOCIATION. Owing to depletion of staffs caused by military requirements, the Exchange Banks hereby notify that their official hours of business, commencing from Bth July 1940 and continuing until further notice, will be restricted to the following pariods each day:— Moßuay to Friday-60 words
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Miscellaneous76 1940-07-08 7 POST OFFICE i MAIL LIST Mails close at the General Pom Office as follows: TO-DAY China CSouth-West) surface 9 a.m. Great Britain etc surface 5 p.m. Indo-China surface 9 a.m. Java surface 9 a.m. Medan surface 9 a.m. TO-MORROW Australia surface noon China including Shanghai surface noon, air 9.30 a.m.76 words
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Article83 1940-07-08 8 THREE matches m the H. M. S. Malaya Cap football ccmpeti ion were played on Saturday, two m the Southern section and one m the NarJi. At Anson Road stadium Singapore scored their third victory when they beat Ne*ri S*mbilan by f goals to en«. The Airmen83 words
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694 1940-07-08 8 RAFFLES COLLEGE WIN ANNUAL CRICKET Thoy Takes 17 Wickets In Both Innings RUN OUT ROBS HIM OF UNIQUE DISTINCTION THANKS to the deadly bowling of their skipper, R. Thoy, who altogether took 17 wickets for 48 runs m the Medicals' two innings, Raffles College were able to beat their rivals694 words
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223 1940-07-08 8 Sullivan Gets 100th Wicket For Police OWING to rain, the cricket match becween the Police and the SCC. played at the dep^t y.?slerday had to b? abandoned, with the Police m a w nning position. The Club knocked up 147, to which th? Police replied w*Lh 111 fcr the loss223 words
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Article266 1940-07-08 8 A HEAVY shower of rain about 20 minutes before time robbed the S.C.R.C. of a possible victory over the Indian Association inT cricket match on Balestier Plain yesterc\a v Paced the S.C.R.C. total cf 118 runs, the Indian Association had fetf eight wickets for 74266 words
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212 1940-07-08 8 AN ail-day return cricket game at St. Andrew's yes'erday between St. Andrew's Old Boys and the RJi.F. (Scletar) resulted In the visitors beating; their rivals by 42 runs. The scores were 5.A0.8. A. O. Armstrong b Bray 0 J. Moss c Thompson212 words
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428 1940-07-08 8 Big Surprise In Week-end's Badminton A 810 surprise m the Singapore men's junior badminton championships on Saturday was the defeat of Chan Khek Beng (United Chinese Amateurs), who was a hot favourite for the title, at the hands of a much junior opponent m Tay Eoo Hye (Amateur Athletic Union).428 words
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Article88 1940-07-08 8 rested ***** sP n at Ppel Golf Club "A" Division: Mrs. 8. R. Burstall 42—11 =31: Miss D. Hirst 42—10=32; Mrs W J ~°3S 45 10 35 Mr 8 E. A. Elder 44-8 M B- Divblon: Mrs. R. Lowery 52—18=34Mrs. E Riches 55—18=37- Mrs p w McCreath88 words
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Article61 1940-07-08 8 (From Our Own Correspondent) Ipoh, July 7. MISS GLADYS LOKE, the former Selanjor tennis champion, to-day annexed the Perak women's title when she beat Mrs. j™ Woods m straight sets, JL-1, m the annual Perak lawn tennis championships. Miss Loke always had the came wall m61 words
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Article256 1940-07-08 8 Unbeaten Century And Hat-Trick DOUGLAS La Brooy was the star performer m a cricket match played on the padang yesterday between the k s.RC. and the Royal Navy. He obtained his hat-trick m bowling and when the S.R.C. went m to bat, retired with 109 runs256 words
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Article143 1940-07-08 8 (From Our Own Correspondent) Muar. IN a friendly inter-club lawn tennis match the Muar Civil Service Club beat the Batu Annam Club by tlv*. matches to two at the Civil Service Club courts. Scores (Muar iirst): Men's Doubles: Hassan bin Abdullah ana A. W. Porter beat Matthews and143 words
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Article196 1940-07-08 8 I fTTHERS was an exciting finish to a cricket I match at Anson Road yesieraav u-h" a Press team won their return cn-k against the Railway Juniors by :n A feature of the match was the .'ood bowling by Chrysostom, who tofik S wickets for196 words
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94 1940-07-08 8 (From Our Own Corres:) r.der.t B Penang, Saturday 6. ACK from their recent success;tcur of Rangoon, the H ng Kcru; Eastern Athletic Association gained con vine n^ victory over the p.\ Chinese R?creallr»n Club by 6 day. The game was not as on^-sid-c the94 words
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Article19 1940-07-08 8 A MEETING of the .Si. Amateur Boxing Club v,'ill be h?:d at the Happy World at 6pm19 words
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502 1940-07-08 8 699 Runs Scored During Two Days On Padang T'HE two-day cricket match between 1 the Singapore Cricket Club and the Ceylonese which ended m a draw recorded th€ highest first innings scores this season, both sides sharing a to^al of 622 runs. Altogether 699502 words
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Page 8 Advertisements
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Page 8 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous45 1940-07-08 8 To-day's Sports Events S*>cc«r: First division, Police vs. Fortress R.E.. stadium; second division (b), R.A.F. (Hqrs.) vs. Mora Via, Farrer Park; V.M.C.A- vs. Chinese. V.M.C.A. Tennis: S.C.R.C. tournament, Heng Lim Green. Boxing: General meeting of Singapore Amateur Boxing Club. Happy World reception room, 6 p.m.45 words
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Miscellaneous296 1940-07-08 8 Law Notice For The Week List of cases for the week commencing today: Before the Hon'ble the Ag. Chief Justice m Court No. 1: To-day at 10.30 a.m. Judgment m Special Appeal No. 239 To-morrow at 11 a.m.:— O.S. 39,40— 1n the matter of the Estate of > midunachial i296 words
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