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Title Section19 1940-07-09 1 LATE SINGAPORE EDITION The Singapore Free Press AND DAILY NEWS NO. 16,134. ESTD. 1835 TUESDAY, JCUT 9, 1940. SCENTS19 words
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761 1940-07-09 1 At Least Four Nazi Fighters One Bomber Shot Down HUNDREDS OF WATCHERS SEE MESSERSCHMITTS CRASH LONDON, JULY 8. COUR MESSERSCHMITT FIGHTERS AND ONE NAZI BOMBER WERE SHOT 1 DOWN, AND TWO OTHER MESSERSCHMITTS BELIEVED TO HAVE BEEN SHOT DOWN, OVER BRITAIN LAST NIGHT AND THISReuter - 761 words
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437 1940-07-09 1 British Reply To Tokio Handed Over ARITA DISSATISFIED \lV\\ has no v received the British reply on the of arms traffic through Burma and Hong Kong :ind other matters. It was handed over m Tokio yesterday the British Ambassador. Japanese Foreign Minister, Mr. Arita, expressed satisfaction with the British reply437 words
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Article32 1940-07-09 1 I^ondon, July 8. THE International* Tin Committee at its meeiintj m London to-day fixed Ike quota for the year mmencine: July 1 at 130 Mr tent. ReuterReuter - 32 words
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61 1940-07-09 1 London, July X. R. R'S diplomatic correspondent from official French circles -ondoo that the Frfcnch embassy morning had still not received any ition from their Government the breaking off of diplomats between France and Great respondent adds it is difficult and this as d2layReuter - 61 words
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Article158 1940-07-09 1 London. July 8. I'hi- German- controlled Brussels radio ilfarlo&ed ihjkt there has been a txr of cases of sabotage to telegraph "i telephone communications m BelThe broadcast threatened severe nt which would be extended general inhabitants if the perrannot be found. Renter. London, July 8. ro^ds on theReuter - 158 words
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Article26 1940-07-09 1 London. July 8. Jputer lej-ns that the French Charge \tTu;res railed at the Foreign Office to- and confirmed the withdrawal of Irrroh embarsy from London to26 words
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Article, Illustration125 1940-07-09 1 V London, July 8. I^ING Haakon of Norway has refused a request to abdicate made by members of the presidential board of Norway acting under German influence. King Haakon replied: "The freedom and independence of the Norwegian people is the first commandment of our constitution andReuter - 125 words
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173 1940-07-09 1 British Divisions From Dunkirk Reorganized London, July 8. TPHE nine British divisions brought back from Dunkirk have been reorganized f\nd brought up to full strength. They are being supplied with equipment m accordance with the programme worked out some weeks ago. These divisions are at the disposal of the Commander-in-ChiefReuter - 173 words
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Article, Illustration133 1940-07-09 1 Mexico City, July 8. CORTY-SEVEN were killed and at least 75 injured throughout the Republic yesterday as a result of clashes which occurred during the Presidential elections. Two Americans were among the Clashes were severe m Mexico City, where President Cardenas personally intervenedReuter - 133 words
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280 1940-07-09 1 London, July 8. OEVERAL persons are believed to have been killed m a daylight raid on a south-west England town this morning. One shop and two houses were demolished and several other shops m the main shopping street badly shattered. Five people killedReuter - 280 words
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Article49 1940-07-09 1 London, July 8. THE number of unemployed has fallen by 114,000 daring the past month lo 761.000, which is the lowest since the returns were first recorded In 1920. It is learned that there Is every probability that the total will soon vrar. Re uterReuter - 49 words
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Advertisement103 1940-07-09 1 BIGIA TEA BRINGS THE FRESHNESS AND FRAGRANCE OF THE MALAYAN GARDEN! DIRECT TO YOUR HOME to-night DINNER DANCE S p.m. to midnight GOMKBII CHANGE CF PROGRAMME THE ASTOR TRIO SENSATIONAL ACROBATIC DANCERS I »inner 83.00 Non-diners $1.00 SUPPORtTtHE WAR FUND NEXT SATURDAY SPECIAL BALL 14 ITEM CABARET i i 1).n...103 words
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Advertisement89 1940-07-09 1 THERE IS NO BETTER TEA THAN BIGIA TEA GROWN IN MALAYA SEA VIEW H HOTEL TO-NIGHT WEDNESDAY. THURSDAY. FRIDAY. SATURDAY SPECIAL DINNER-DANCE CABARET ENTERTAINMENT PROVIDM) BY DESTY GEO IN A SYMPHONY OF DANCE MELODY FIRST APPEARANCE IN SINGAPORE DINNER S3.- AFTER-DINNER ADM. SI- INCI. Mlt SATURDAY EXTENSION TO 1 A.M.89 words
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Article332 1940-07-09 2 London, July S. Southern Tronoh <sf> 113 d The folio* i;g are to-day's closing middle Sungel Besl <s*> IT** ?|J quotetlcxis. Snares are of £l denomination Tavoy Tin (te) T-Md unleu otherwise stated: Tronoh <5«) ?«Ti/,i '7*ld Co* Loan 1944-S4 108 Hong Kong Tin <st> 18 }^d332 words
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Article193 1940-07-09 2 COMMODITIES EXCHANGES iFrom Our Own Correspondent) London, July 8. Up to the time of going to press yesterday's closing prices had not been received. COMMODITY and Exchange markets losed as follows with previous quotations In paran thesis:— RUBBER: Dull. Spot 12*2 d 12"\»d (12 ssd5 s d 12"» d) August193 words
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601 1940-07-09 2 Announcement Broadcast THE way for the evacuation of more than 2,000 British 1 women and children from Hong Kong was prepared by a wireless broadcast from the local station on June 29. Some of the evacuees have already reached601 words
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Article72 1940-07-09 2 Melbourne, June 26. COMMONWEALTH public servants have agreed, as a war gesture, to add four hours to their normal worKmg week. This is equivalent to working one additional day, without overtime, In each fortnightly pay period The arrangement applies to clerical and typing staffs m72 words
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Article115 1940-07-09 2 AT the annual general meeting of the Sinhalese* Association of Singapore the following office-bearers were elected: President Mr. P. E. Perera; vice-presidents. Messrs. D. E. T. Jayakoddy, W. D. Perera, W. D. Reginald; hon. secretary, Mr. M. Dharmapala; asst. secretary, Mr. H. D. Kulasena- treasurer, Mr D. G.115 words
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66 1940-07-09 2 London. Juu k •■pHE Fleet Air Arm's at. ark i Dunkerque at Oran was without loss to British planet The first official report MJ British planes lailed to r the second attack which was ensure that the Dunkerqiu of no use to the enemy.Reuter - 66 words
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Article50 1940-07-09 2 Shanghai, fu SIXTEEN armed plain -rlon. bers of the Japanese gem were arrested by the V. Marines m the toternatkm; ment yesterday. An oflinal Japanese apo] tendered lor the pratenc i m the Settlement and Urn turned over to the Japanese v yesterday evening. ReuterReuter - 50 words
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Article41 1940-07-09 2 Vu-hv In!* ACCORDING to a dispatch Havas agency, the prefect Deportment of Chareme has news agents that the death i be carried out on all persons Int ing rr distributing m the occui of France newsDapers printed i the zone ReuterReuter - 41 words
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Advertisement112 1940-07-09 2 OPENING TUESDAY 16th JULY PROCEEDS IN AID OF THE WAR FUND f ALH AMBRA e AT 5 an^; 5 3 P 15 Prices: .S2, 1.00, 50 cts. 25 ds. Free of Tax PLANS! NOW OPEN— PHONE G9fi9 ABSOLUTELY THE 1940 PEAK OF DRAMATIC ROMANCE I A PE^ECT PICTURE WITH A112 words
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Advertisement381 1940-07-09 2 Remember how GREER GARSON set the world aflame with her Beauty and Charm m "Goodbye Mr. Chips?" Here is her Second Screen Triumph co-starred with "The Yank" and "Youn£ Dr. Kiidare!" TO-DAY /'3.15-6.15-9.15 at the CAPITOL S lUCKY "MRS. CHIPS .WITH TWO JD%JT SUCH ROMEOS AFTER HER HEART! Reading fromjlelt381 words
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1260 1940-07-09 3 British Staff Officer On Why Hitler Will Attempt Early Invasion Of Britain "ISLAND FORTRESS" READY TO REPEL ANY ATTACK gPEAKING on the defence of Britain m the event rffi!L H f J n sion the 8.8.C. last night, a senior I *L i Gener^ Staff1,260 words
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Article126 1940-07-09 3 WORKERS WOULD BE SUFFERERS London, July 8. i happen if the Germans Britain with out m an article m of what happened m i and Poland and other s, a few people seem victorious Nazi-ism i rich but would leave md working classes •;ld be moreReuter - 126 words
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Article124 1940-07-09 3 effects of raids on German territory London. July 8. C.CIORY .statements m s messages suggest :!i uliy is being found m refill:,* cf continuous raft over Germany ipted territory. A C dcas: account yester I ou: of a very large .ir.^ppc-d over Hollanc h raids carriedBritish Wireless - 124 words
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43 1940-07-09 3 "YOU C AN BUY SAFETY ONLY WITH MEN" T London. July 8. Mr. Winston .r Secretary C mmanderHome Front. Gen. Sir Edd a surprise visit lian divisicn "1 visit on irTare, 2nd •zinot Line. Mr. rannot buy safety Yon nn hnv British WirelessBritish Wireless - 43 words
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Article20 1940-07-09 3 T'<.a. July 8. r of Commerce and :d a resolution I the cDening of a rvice between th? Eastern NewsEastern News - 20 words
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146 1940-07-09 3 British Destroy 2,500 Nazi Planes London, July 8. TTHOUGH it is not known at what rate the Germans are making their aeroplanes, it is known that some 3,500 German planes have been destroys* by British forces alone since the war began. By far the greatest number was shot down byReuter - 146 words
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Article770 1940-07-09 3 WHAT IMPISH ACT OF PREMIER REVEALED "I WILL teU you the two most heartening and Inspiring things I have seen this week," said Mr. J. B. Priestley, the famous novelist, broadcasting from the 8.8.C. last night. 'the first, he said, was a duck and770 words
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409 1940-07-09 3 No Enemy A erodrome, D ock Or Arms Factory Safe From R.A. F. ULjndon, July 8. Jing "Air War." r -o-day writes m an varied, übiquitous Lire c'aily per- ipiic-ity of their re the mr.gni--1h? Times f/ays, it intercept, reecnprotert and scout rd cur shores. (seas, m Fiiiojk. up toReuter - 409 words
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119 1940-07-09 3 London, July 8. ANEW effort to increase exports or cotton goods to every market open to U.K. exporters is announced m a statement by the Cotton Board. Certain simple flexible measures have been dc-tded upon to eliminate any anxiety on the part oi overseas buyersBritish Wireless - 119 words
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Article61 1940-07-09 3 Alexandria, July 8. TPHERE was a ten-minute air raid on Alexandria this morning. The raiders were quickly driven off by anti-aircraft fire. It was authoritatively stated m Cairo that the enemy raiders were driven off thanks to the gcod cooperation of Anglo-Egyptian anti-air-craft defence. It wasReuter - 61 words
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59 1940-07-09 3 Washington, July 8. PRESIDENT Roosevelt m his latest preparedness move is expected to address a message to Congress about the middle of the week asking for a $5,000,000 defence fund to authorize arms for a second million men. It is reported that the new programme alsoReuter - 59 words
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Article59 1940-07-09 3 THE King has appointed Sir Charles Cecil Farquharsen Dundas, at present Governor of the Bahama Islands, to be Governor and Commander-in-chief of Uganda Protectorate. He is succeeding: Sir Philip Mitchell who has relinquished the governorship to take up a special war appointment as deputy chairmanBritish Wireless - 59 words
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Article65 1940-07-09 3 Chungking. July 8. THE Chinese Foreign Office has 4 lodged a pi(it2st w*th the Powers concerned rcgard:ns the handing .o^e'r* to the Japanese-controlled City Government of Greater Shanghai of tne land title entrusted to the care ;of the Shanghai Municipal Council by th». iorinel* 'City Government at 1Reuter - 65 words
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Article86 1940-07-09 3 Admiral ty E xpo ses German Lie London. July 8. TTfE Admiralty officially denies the reported French allegations that British forces machinepunned French sailors either on the deck of the Dunkerque or when they were trying to abandon the ship. The Admiralty declares that the French allegations were clearly dictatedReuter - 86 words
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Article63 1940-07-09 3 T Chungking', July 8. HE War Minister, Mr. Ho Yin-chine, reviewing the China war, estimat id that the Japanese lost 1,600,000 Mlled or wounded. Up till last May the Chinese captured ™C i field-guns, 3.3C0 machine-guns, and At the beginning of the war China hadReuter - 63 words
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Article96 1940-07-09 3 T^-, Londen, July 8. HE rubmanne Snapper, which torpedoed five German supply ships jast week off Norway, belongs to the Shark class, which has already dene excellent work m the war. Sister ships of Snapper include Salmon, which sank a German submarine and torpedoed two cruisers. Spearflsh96 words
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50 1940-07-09 3 U.S. Gift Of ShotGuns To Britain SPORTSMEN m America have ollerO rd their Sporting guns as a gift to i.he Biitish Government. The offer haf been sent to the Ministry of Supply through the British purchasing mission m the United States and has bepn nrcepted with warm thanks.— British WirelessBritish Wireless - 50 words
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Article42 1940-07-09 3 ToUio, July 8. JAPAN'S foreign trade m the first six months this year resulted m a iavourable balance of 162,251,000 yen. with exports amounting to 2.018,980,000 yen, and imports reaching 1,856,729,000 yen, the Finance Ministry revealed to- Eastern NewsEastern News - 42 words
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Advertisement73 1940-07-09 3 CURE THAT GOLD WITH NEMAKOL NASAL COMPOI NU $0.75 per Lottie. from MEDICAL HALL LTD. 3 Battery Road. /V£\/£/? SO MUCH EXCITEMENT NEVEK SO MANY THRILLS! @kßllflllß Where 4 Shows Daily I I Ul EverybQriy 11a.m. 3.15 t I ll'Hw Goes. 6.15,9. 15 p.m. kauyas GK£HA 01 lUIJ B QX73 words
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636 1940-07-09 4 The Singapore Free PRess TUESDAY, JULY 9, 1940. In The Far East DESIDE the great problems which face the people cf Britain to-day, when the Germans are making final preparations for an invasion of the Home country, the situation m the Far East seems of small importance. Yet it is636 words
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Article, Illustration1194 1940-07-09 4 Masters Of The Air A Daily Herald correspondent, having undergone the Royal Air Force medical test, wrote: DAY by day, as they add to their triumohs, the pilots of the R.A.F. demonstrate not only their steely heroism, hut their amazing fitness. For none but physically1,194 words
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Article112 1940-07-09 4 Nine Civilians Killed ft Enemy Bomb- THREE enemy aircraft down within 12 h >ur> 01 end. Two out of a total of were brought down n.. Saturday night, mtoem bombs dropped and the aerodr >ny n»gunned but no damage irai 6 One soldier wasReuter - 112 words
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502 1940-07-09 4 THE legitimacy of the German ruse m sending down parachutists disguised m uniforms of the Allies, or such other disguises as clergymen and women, has been the subject of much discussion during the past few weeks. The ruling of international law on502 words
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Advertisement205 1940-07-09 4 HV <j kr li)O ton 1 yl j^Cfl LD B E C K^s By Special appointment Established /572. i^^t* **"»»t««^ ''^*S NEWEST DESIGNb Ik DIAMOND JEWELLERY Necklaces Bracelets Brooches Rings Clip Watches < incorporated m Ceylcnj SINGAPORE IPOH PENANG. BZjQm vl <r^ is EQXu K. P. M. LINE Regular sailings205 words
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Advertisement61 1940-07-09 4 Be Careful m wearing unground Sunglasses, which may cause your eyes to b« defective. Go to Nan Sin and see tne modern frames fitted with Genuine Chance English Crookes' B or B 2 Dark glasses for Safe and Comfortable Vision At 55.00 per pair. Nan Sin Optical House ttt, North61 words
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Article, Illustration2278 1940-07-09 5 MARY HEATHCOTT - MARY HEATHCOTT By European Among, Malays Of The East Coast \J o f n*cent visitors to Mngawrc is Mrs. Raymond Firth vho has just returned from Kelantan, with her husband, > r Firth, noted anthropologist. the past 11 months, Mrs. Kirth has been helping her husband2,278 words
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Advertisement59 1940-07-09 5 GORDON'S SHOE og t r Now On Take advantage of ac genuine bargains. ls an opportunity 1 may neverfeet again. KOOM 32-5 K ELLY WALSH BUILDING. Entrust all your D *V CLEANING skilful handling E INTERNATIONAL CO. Jry ll T and Vv** who A tnn< wnp i etc satisfaction. tnal59 words
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Advertisement263 1940-07-09 5 «mmbm Brx m Pm An hour of peace and cool relaxation for you, and for your face, an hour of cleansing, toning, deft muscle strapping wfa and the famous Elizabeth Arden tie-up //v/Sft with the special preparations chosen for cf j your individual needs. \T^ Phone 6115 and make your263 words
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4901 1940-07-09 6 Income Tax For Duration Only ALTERNATIVE SCHEMES NOT SO PRACTICABLE COMMENTS on war taxation m Malaya made by the Straits Settlements (Singapore) Association's sub-com-mittee which considered the question are published m full on this page. The sub-committee's report was summarized m the Free Press4,901 words
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Advertisement167 1940-07-09 6 Sensational Change In Face Powder Fashion No more hard made-up look NEW POWDER INVISIBLE ON SKIN C/VES MARVELLOUS NATURAL BEAUTY Smart French women have started a new vogue. They have found a face powder that gives a peach bloom complexion without a trace of shine all day long. L'ctuirr r/rkafcn167 words
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534 1940-07-09 7 Keep Fit During Hard Training Period VISIT TO 2ND BATTALION (Bj A Special Correspondent) j SPENT two hours yesterday with the 2nd Battalion I t the Straits Settlements Volunteer Force now underintensive training at India Lines, Changi. arc quartered m a series of534 words
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Article, Illustration47 1940-07-09 7 Nad force* attempting to land In Britain would have to face some very large guns. The howitzer of which the breech is here shown is not one of the biggest guns m Britain, but it can be ver^ effective just the same!47 words
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Article65 1940-07-09 7 During the period of continuous training th.; S.-V.O Mess at the Drill will be available to Volunteers other ranks only) who are m training and to the members of the Regular forces. It is regretted that honorary members who have been accustomed to using it m the past,65 words
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Article180 1940-07-09 7 •From Our Own Correspondent) Ipoh, July 8. A certain number of Perak and Selangor Volunteers will leave for Singapore Tor rpecial training with Regular forces. After a period spent m Singapore they will return for further intensive training at their local stations. Other technical units from all the180 words
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Article103 1940-07-09 7 From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, July 8. frO- MORROW will see the biggest I concentration of Volunteers m Selangor when the period of two months' continuous training be^in?. Volunteers will be trained at several centres m Kuala Lumpur, while others l^ay have their training out of Kuaia103 words
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Article137 1940-07-09 7 From Our Own Correspondent) Negri Sembilan, July 8. NEGRI Sembilan Volunteers will go into a period of continuous training to-morrow and will remain m camp at Port Dirkson until Sept. 8. The whole Negri Sembilan Battalion will be stationed at Port Dickson except for rome technical137 words
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Article479 1940-07-09 7 Reason Wot Discovered A "ROOM-BOY" at the Empress Hotel Middle Road, described m the coroner's court yesterday, how on the evening of June 28 he found the body of a young Malay lying on the bed of a room m the hotel. The acting Singapore coroner,479 words
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Article98 1940-07-09 7 ANG SOO KING, 37-year-old Hokkien chief cashier of Boustead and Co., claimed trial m the Singapore third court yesterday to a charge of committing criminal breach of trust m respect of $55,017.55 belonging to the firm. Mr. A. J. Braga was counsel for Ang, and98 words
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Article83 1940-07-09 7 BAIL was opposed In the Singapore criminal district court yesterday when Chhoa Jin Gi. a 40-year-old Hokkien, claimed trial on three charges of uttering seditious words m Havelock Road on June 7, 8 and 9. Chhoa was charged under Section 4 (1) <b) of the Sedition83 words
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Article96 1940-07-09 7 IKNOW that the Tamils are hardworking and law-abiding members of the community and they have done much to bring prosperity to this country. I have been pleased to see, during my five years here, that they ore tending more and more to make this country their96 words
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422 1940-07-09 7 Charges Aga inst Solicitor Unsupported, Says Judge T H E R E is nothing whatever m 1 the record to support the charges against the appellant's solicitor. They appear to me to be highly improper and unjudicial, and Mr. D. K. Walters was fully justified m taking the strongest exception422 words
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217 1940-07-09 7 EUROPEAN'S EXPERIENCE A LITTLE noise awakened a European. David Hunter. m his house at Orchard Road about 2.30 a.m. He felt a little chilly, and stretched out his arm for his boktet which had fallen to the floor. Instead, he caught a217 words
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80 1940-07-09 7 A CASE which was descrioed by th 2 court inspector as "another of its kind," was mentioned m the Singapore second court yesterday. Teh Ah Leng was charged with using criminal force on an A.R.P. Warden, Lee Kirn Chong, while m the execution80 words
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68 1940-07-09 7 MR. S. Ramanathan, former Minister for Public Information, Madras, who recently went to Japan to study small-scale industries, will pass through Singapore next Tuesday on his way back to Madras. Mr. Ramanathan during his ttay here will address a public meeting at the premises of68 words
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Article75 1940-07-09 7 'From Our Own Corre.'pondonD lp>h. July 8 DAMAGE estimated at $30,000 wa caused by a fire which brolie out. m a village at Sabak B?rnam on the west coast yesterday morning. Two rows of houses, numbering 22, were completely gutted. Ihe houses were of attap75 words
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51 1940-07-09 7 r T*HE Singjp^re Traction Co., Ltd., reports that the tragic returns m June were $231,000, which was an increase of $31,000 over the previous June. The aggregate for the last nine months is $2 082 000, an increase of $233,000 over the corresponding period a year51 words
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Article24 1940-07-09 7 Mr. H. R. Cheeseman will address the Rotary Club of Singapore on "Social Service" at the club's luncheon meeting at the Adelphi Hotel tomorrow.24 words
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182 1940-07-09 7 Trespassed In Godown During Strike \jTHAT they claimed iH mti curiosity resulted m two Hoi:kiens being sentenced to term six weeks' rigorous imprisonment, m the Singapore third court j terday. They were Sit Chui Bo 1 35, :»nc Koh Yit Chan. 19, who wera convi < DO a chargp of182 words
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129 1940-07-09 7 SNATCH-THIEVING TO BE STOPPED, SAYS COURT CASES OF THIS kind must to ittli with severely. There have not been many cases of snatch-thievin? heard m this i *rt recently, but i must be stopp* oe!ore thry once again te^me prevaL A." These remarks w?re made by the Singapore second ma129 words
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60 1940-07-09 7 Cnarged wilh committing hju c trespass at the r( side nee of the ALorn»yGeneral, Mr. N. A Worley, In SvevuY* R ad abou. 1) pm. on June 30, a Chinese, Wee Ah Chow, pleaded guilty m the fifth court yes.erday He was sen-t-need to two60 words
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Article33 1940-07-09 7 THE SS. Police Band engagements fixed for tc-day at 6 p.m. and July 18, at 8.30 p.m. at Katong Park will now take plt.ee at 5.30 p m.33 words
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Article57 1940-07-09 7 From Our Ovn Correspondent > Kuala Lumpur, July t. The following have been appointed by the Federal Secretary to be the Central Tribunal for the F.M S. under the Voluntffr Force Training Pay and Allowances! Rules: Messrs. \V. A. Fell and Choo Kia Peng, and the officer for the timeF.M.S. - 57 words
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Advertisement120 1940-07-09 7 giVE YOUR CHILD k SUCCESSFUL CAREER Parents, spare your fIT^V^V child tne uncertainty R ilk? ot liie untrained. /^A^ 4bw Tne Singaoore s *St *5L j^ Brancn of Pitman's y College of London > y^-j -f ßm&j tan train your child V'j— pTfi&H as a Stenographer. w Bookkeeper. Secretary ji120 words
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Advertisement13 1940-07-09 7 KEEP YOUR VOICE CLEAR WITH DIAMINTS Obtainable Everywhere SOLE AGENTS: ROBINSON CO., LTD.13 words
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Advertisement412 1940-07-09 8 P.&O. and BRITISH INDIA LINES (INCORPORATED IK 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 to register412 words
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Advertisement340 1940-07-09 8 BOUSTEAD CO., LTD. (Incorporated to F.M.3.1 TELfiPBONE: Freight 5431 F*m**t SUI iNAOIAN MCINC Regular service from the Orient to Vancouver by GIANT EMPRESSES— Across Canada through the Canadian Rockies— Lake Louise— Banff. Trans-Atlantic by "EMPRESS* "DUCHESS" or "MONT" steamers to the United Kingdom.— AU under one management for detailed information340 words
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Advertisement472 1940-07-09 8 MANSFIELD CO., LTD. BLUE FUNNEL LINE. Frequent Sailings to United Kingdom. Dates are not guaranteed, all cargo bookings subject to Conference War Clauses. WKSIKRN AUSTRALIA THE SHORTEST SEA ROUTE AT THE CHEAPEST FARE Regular Services to Fre mantle (Perth) via Java by first class passenger ships. Single fare $192 £28)472 words
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357 1940-07-09 9 Chemists Help In Detection Of Crimes LJOW the Colony's Department of Chemistry aided the police m their search for criminals last year is told m the annual report of the Chief Chemist, S.S., Mr. Mcrris Jamieson. The following extracts refer to Singapore and Penang. A person found stealing vegetables frcm357 words
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297 1940-07-09 9 From Our Own Correspondent.) Sydney, June 18. •THE capitulation of the Petain Gov--1 emment m France and the direct menace to British women and children of a Nazi attempt to invade Britain, have caused many Australians to apply lor permission to take British children into297 words
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859 1940-07-09 9 Hearing Of Applications By Conscripts LJEARING of applications by conscripts for postponement of military training commenced before the Singapore Tribunal yesterday. Among the first six applications was a ''test case" m which the Tribunal had to decide whether one of the clauses of the859 words
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Article424 1940-07-09 9 HPHE following further donations are announced to the Negn Sembilan section of the Malaya Patriotic Fund:— Previously aelmouiedged $60,476.04; Mr. E. L. Spooner-Lillingston $7 00 (9th); staff, engineering branch, P. T., Negri Sembilan, $6.00 (9th); officers, men and clerical staff of Negri Sembilan Police $335.17;424 words
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Article510 1940-07-09 9 VOLUNTEER IS RECALLED BY FIRM FOLLOWING a decision taken by the, Singapore Tribunal yesterday, a j European Volunteer, Mr. William Munro, is being recalled by his firm. Allen and Gledhill. Circumstances which had only arisen ovti Saturday compelled the firm to apply for exemption from continuous training for Mr. Munro510 words
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Article83 1940-07-09 9 VOLUNTEERS THEIR SALARIES AN OFFICIAL notification m connection with the period of continuous train'ng of the local Volunteer Forces, states that the Government of the Colony has decided, m the case of Government servants, to make up the difference between their emoluments a? Volunteers and their salaries as Government servants.83 words
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122 1940-07-09 9 DAILY PRICES CURRENT July 8, 12 o'clock noon Kuyers Sellers No. IX R.S.S. Spot loose.. 37 37^ No IX RS.S FOB m ca I July 38 38 2 G.F.A.U RS.S. F. 0.8 m bales July 36 36 s P.A.Q. R.S.S FOB O) bales122 words
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Article254 1940-07-09 9 Kedah's Agrncultural Exhibition (Trcm Our Own Correspondent) Alor Star. July 5. TTKE Kedah Agri-Horticultural and Livestock Exhibition, held m aid of the Malaya Patriotic Fund was opened this morning by the Regent of Kedah. The object of this show." iccotdJlt to a message sent254 words
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Advertisement462 1940-07-09 9 CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS TENDERS SINGAPORE MINICIPALITY Tenders. iprs are now Invited for the materials or services. For see Municipal Tenders Lq or Pumping Plant for Mac- rrhip Reservoir. Date of Closing 7m. Sept 16. 1940. f Straight Pipes and Special r period Oct. 1. 1940 to 30 1941 Date of Closing.462 words
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Advertisement131 1940-07-09 9 BOARD RESIDENCESEA FRONT KATONG GRANGE-77 Meyer Road (near Swimming Club) d R r!i ence at rao *er»t« rates. Modern bathrooms with Sanitation Large Gardens Tennis. Phone; *****. NAPIER HOUSE 1. Napier Road. Teie. 7406 Overlooking Garrison Golf Course. Private bathrooms with cold and hot water. m.s to every single and131 words
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Advertisement329 1940-07-09 9 Law Notice For The Day Before The HoiTble The .Kg. Chief JusUre m Court No. 1 at II a.m.: O.S. 29 40— m the matter of the Estate cf Araiauiiachial <dera i for mention t. Before The lion'b'.e Mr. Justice Fedlow m Court No. 3 at 11 a.m.: Bkcy. 404329 words
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Miscellaneous86 1940-07-09 9 POST OFFICE MAIL LIST Mails close at the General Pest O as follows: TO-DAY Australia surface nooa China (including Shanghai > surface noon, air 9.30 a.m. Hong Kong surface noon, air ft 30 a m. Indo-China air ».3O a.m. Japan a»r 9.30 a.m. TO-MORROW Jcva air 10.30 a.m. Medan surface86 words
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Article, Illustration32 1940-07-09 10 C nee Ah Hui, ;hc former S.C F.A. player, who will visit Singapore with the Sin- Tao football team. Ah Hui rlayed as China's centrehalf at the last world Olympic.32 words
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Article213 1940-07-09 10 New President Is Elected FLIGHT-LIEUT. C. G. R. LewU a v.ce-presideiu of tlv q in?spcre Amateur Boxing Club, was last night, elected president of the crs^ni7«t:on at i meeting he'd at the Happy World. FUghL-Lteßt Lewis's el?cti:n as president fallowed the withdrawal from presidency of Mr. R.213 words
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Article131 1940-07-09 10 (From Our Own Correspondent* Muar, July 8. SHOWING a welcome return to form the Johore Military Forces, first division league champions last year, scored their flrit win this year when they beat the Gubahan Stia Club by three goals to one m a league fixture131 words
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Article61 1940-07-09 10 WEEK-END ties m the Singapore badminton championships are: Saturday, at 2.15 p.m. Benjamin Hens < United Family vs. Chia Chin Jco (Eclipse*; Chou Siu Kinij United Family* vs. Joseph Choy (Police S.A.»; R. Ragunathan (Novice) vs. Victor Tee Police S.A.); Ng Heng Nam and Lim61 words
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Article143 1940-07-09 10 Chiap Song Beats Loh Poon Lip PANG Chiap Song (—l5) became veteran's singles handicap champion m the S.C.R.C. sprang lawn tennis tournament yesterday when he beat Dr. Loh Poon Lip (—l5) m straight sets, 3, 6—3. The winner was the steadier and better player and shewed particularly143 words
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Article, Illustration25 1940-07-09 10 picture. Singapore's Malaya Cup football tun photographed at the stadium on Saturdaj when they beat Ne?ri Sembilan four-one- Free PressFree Press - 25 words
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455 1940-07-09 10 Will Play Three Matches In Singapore REPUTED TO BE STRONGER TEAM THAN EASTERNERS DEPUTED to be a stronger team than the Eastern Athletic Association, the football team from Hong: Kong that recently played a series of matches m Singapore and against up-country sides,455 words
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Article161 1940-07-09 10 (From Our Own Correspondent) Penang, July 8. TiHE Eastern Athletic Association, the football team from Hong Kong, were lucky to beat Penang by two goals to one m their return match on Victoria Green. Penang were the aggressors for the major part of the game, but failed161 words
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296 1940-07-09 10 •pHE June Medal competition and the first round of the Captain's prize at the Royal Singapore Golf Club \ras played at Bukit Timah on Saturday and Sunday and resulted m a tie m "A" division between W. Eldred. W. Munro and H. Jackson with296 words
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Article111 1940-07-09 10 (From Our Own Correspondent) Johore Bahru, July 6. The annual cricket match between the English College and the Segamat Government English Schx>l for the Wel>D cup will be played at the college ground on July 19 and 20. Ths cup was presented by Mr. Webb,111 words
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Article, Illustration40 1940-07-09 10 Free Press picture. t*&pan b~~t Negri Semoilan by lour fcc..^ lo on£ m a .uu-u^a c-p soccer match at Anson Road stadium. This fine action picture shows the Negri goalkeeper, Goh Wee, bringing off a good save.-Free Press - 40 words
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495 1940-07-09 10 Sappers Beaten By Odd Goal In Second Round Match Police 2; R.E L TAKING their chances and defending excellently, the Police created a mild surprise by beating the Fortress R.E. by two goals to one at the stadium yesterday m the first division495 words
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Article482 1940-07-09 10 Last Minuta Goal Saves Chinese I. M.C.A 2; Chinese THE second division (b) football game between the V .M.C.A. and the Chinese on the V's {round terday prored to be a din?-ri strorfle from beginning to end between a fine defence and speedy attack- A jroal m thp ia«t minute482 words
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Miscellaneous32 1940-07-09 10 TO-DAY'S SPORTS EVENTS COCCER: first division: R.A.F. vs. Malays, stadium; reserve division, S.R.C. vs. Manchester, f-.R.C: second division (b), R.N.W.T. vs. R.A.F. Kalians, Kranji; Medical College Union, inter-faculty match. Tennis: S.CJR.C. tournament.32 words
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