The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 17 July 1940
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Title Section20 1940-07-17 1 LATE SINGAPORE EDITION The Singapore Free Press AND DAILY NEWS NO. 16.141. ESTD. 1835 WEDNESDAY, JULY 17, 1940. 5 CENTS20 words
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Article, Illustration417 1940-07-17 1 Prince Konoye Likely To Be New Premier ADM. YONAI FORCED OUT BY ARMY CHIEFS RIFT with the army chiefs led the Japanese Cabinet led by Admiral Yonai to resign en bloc yesterday. Prince Ayamaro Konoye. former Prime Minister/ is named as the most probable successor to AdmiralReuter - 417 words
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270 1940-07-17 1 Why Transfer Of Children Abroad Was Postponed London. July 16. I long statement m C mmcns to-day on 1 abroad. Mr. I privy Seal, said the prepared to tako ndlng children tlon which could r present condi.uready been made the extremely reception and n children during been made from NReuter - 270 words
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Article14 1940-07-17 1 Philadelphia, July 16. RATHER than serve the Petain Government. M. Paul Pazery, French ReuterReuter - 14 words
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Article61 1940-07-17 1 *THE news of the Japanese Cabinet's resignation has not yet been officially received m London, says Reuter's diplomatic correspondent, but it is impossible that any changes can have any effect on the course of the Anglo-Japanese negotiations. Conversations continue between Sir Robert Craigie, British Ambassador mReuter - 61 words
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Article287 1940-07-17 1 London. July 16. In a written reply m the House of Commons to-day, Mr. R. A. Butler, Foreign Under-Secretary, said the British Government had informed the Swedish Government that it took a grave view of the decision to allow German troops to cross Swedish territory and "cannot batReuter - 287 words
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394 1940-07-17 1 R. A. F. Continues To Batter Italian Bases London, July 16. ITALIAN bases on the Medi- terranean coast to the south of Abyssinia have again been battered by the Royal Air Force. An official R.A.F. communique issued m Cairo states: "Another successful raid was carried out on Tobruk yesterday. ManyReuter - 394 words
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Article45 1940-07-17 1 Cairo, July 16. THE state of restlessness among: Abyssinian tribes m the lowlands is reported to be increasing as a result of information having been received that Haile Selassie is at present m the vicinity of the Red Sea, ReuterReuter - 45 words
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628 1940-07-17 1 London, July 16. INTRODUCING the Emergency Powers Defence (No. 2) Bill m the House of Commons to-day, Sir John Anderson, Home Secretary and Minister of Home Security, said it was the Government's object to avoid establishing anything m the natureReuter - 628 words
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Article174 1940-07-17 1 L-md-n, July 16. AT question time m the House of Ccmmons to-day, Mr. Anthony Eden, the War Secretary, said it was very undesirable to make public sta ements about details of Britain's defence S2hem? but he assured t*e House that the plans induded all protective measuresReuter - 174 words
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Advertisement63 1940-07-17 1 sto eking forecast MiR O KLEER hayse r Ha. and Clearer PMCNT ARRIVED AT CHQTIRMALL'S 'on, cht di NNER DANCE (informal) 8 p.m. to midnight "OITLAR CABARET ATTRACTION T HE ASTOR TRIO M I Xl.rSTfcD DARING ACROBATK DANCERS EVER IN SINGAPORE. LAST TWO NIGHTS. n r *M Non-diacrs Sl.oo MIV63 words
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Advertisement95 1940-07-17 1 ENHANCE THE BEAUTY OF AYOUR ROOM j indian CARPETS IN WIDE SELECTION OF DESIGNS SIZES ALL IN GOOD TASTE VISIT CHOTIRMALL'S SEA VIEW H HOTEL TO-NIGHT FRIDAY 6c SATURDAY SPECIAL DINNER-DANCE CABARET ENTERTAINMENT PROVIDED BY DESTY GEO IN A SYMPHONY OF DANCE MELODY FIRST APPEARANCE IN SINGAPORE DINNER S3.- AFTER-DINNER95 words
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Article177 1940-07-17 2 SINGAPORE cinema-gcers who attended last night's l:cal premiere of Grorge Form by s latest farce, "Let (i >rge Do Iw' showed appreciation of the pleasant colour scheme and aircondiUon.ng system of the re-condi-tioned Pavilion Theatre. A feature of the re-conditlonlng, which occupied about five months, is the177 words
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Article55 1940-07-17 2 fHE next meeting of the Y.W.C.A. 1 Fortnightly Club will be held on July 29 at 9.45 a.m. when Mr. W. Birtwlstle, Director of Fisheries, will speak on "Preservation of Fish," which should be of particular Interest to women responsible for directing homes. An Invitation is extended55 words
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254 1940-07-17 2 Singapore Rice Pool From Next Month REGULATIONS for the operation of the rice pool m Singapore are published m the Government Gazette issued yesterday. Other orders published deal with minimum stocks rice retailers m Singapore, Malacca and Labuan are expected to hold, and the creation of a reserve stock of254 words
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Article330 1940-07-17 2 London, July 16. The following are to-day's closing middle quotations. Shares are of £1 denomination unless otherwise stated: Dealings In Canadian Pacific Railways have been banned by the Treasury. The above are dealers middle price, brokers margins brokerage and stamp duty are not included Exchange Telegraph Con.Exchange Telegraph - 330 words
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Article174 1940-07-17 2 COMMODITIES EXCHANGES From Our Own 'Correspondent) London, July 16. COMMODITY and Exchange iiarkets closed as follows with prevtous quotations m paranthesis: RUBBER: Dull. Spot U%d 12% d ri2d 12V;d) August liy 8 d 12Hd (ll?' 8 d 12^ 8 d) Oct.-Dec. ll%d mid C l l d ll%d) Jan.-Mar. ll^d174 words
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Article45 1940-07-17 2 Hong Konr. July 15. TPHE Chinese Red C?oss is lending support 1 to the British crown colony by donating si 10,000 (Chinese currency), eight ambulances and more than 900 cases of medicine to the Hong Kong Branch of the St. John Ambulance Corps.- Central NewsCentral News - 45 words
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Article159 1940-07-17 2 PARADISE ISLE," a Monogram production featuring Movita and Warren Hull, was greeted by a large house at the Alhambra yesterday, when it was screened m aid of The War Fund. The picture will have another shewing to-day. Mov*ta makes a beautiful heroine m this s':ory159 words
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Article144 1940-07-17 2 CONVICTED on a charge of criminally trespassing on the premises of Chop Lam Huafs pineapple factory on June 12, efter having been given notice to leave on June 2, Tan See Tee, a 32-year-old Teochew, was sentenced to three weeks' rigorous imprisonment m the Singapore fifth court144 words
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Advertisement219 1940-07-17 2 TO-DAY 3.15, |JJtBUIE2E>A 6.15 9.15 P.M. ALfIA l¥l K§ r£ M bcara-u these two s»cct- A., j_ *^J|X kIUSJCSI JKARREN hTIL^-Sot* 1 9** Wr%*r W LL |am DAVIDSON Also A New Issue Of The "MARCH OF TIME" THE REPUBLIC OF FINLAND OPENING TO-MORROW The Famous Stars Of STAGE COACH and219 words
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Advertisement294 1940-07-17 2 HERE SHE 15 THE EMPIRE'S SWEETHEART IN HER FUNNIEST MOST UPROARIOUS BRITISH COMEDY KIT! r^Cij^tty^r^ GRACIE I lELDS |Q iI H I "■f A% I X Xxm aTLJT X X J .<^:T ;<,. •'•>?■*' .:> IJJh^hl B^g^'^'^k '-^Hi^Hr Jhl r^^&,wm^m T/\ ff\ A V *^I*i _fil Q1 p« x-.- ■<■'>;-:■.■■■..294 words
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Miscellaneous114 1940-07-17 2 POST OFFICE MAIL LIST Mails close at the General Post Office as follows: TO-DAY Burma surface 1 p.m. China < South- West) surface 9 a.m. India (East, North and South) surface 1 p.m. Indo-China surface 9 a.m. Java air 10.30 a.m. Medan surface 11 a.m., air 11 a.m. Palembang surface114 words
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814 1940-07-17 3 SOVIET ANGLO-JAPANESE NEGOTIATIONS London Ready To Discuss Matter With Moscow STATEMENT ON TALKS IN NEAR FUTURE LIKELY RFPlPnivn iv -x. London, July 16. KGARDING the British offer to Japan m regard to M «J i 1 rma d uestion Neuter's deplomatic correspondent learns m authoritative quarters that Sir Stafford aReuter - 814 words
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Article149 1940-07-17 3 War Cabinet In Me w Zealand T WO OPPOSITION f/pS INCLUDED gpeflMttl m legisi be tried m New ZeaA „-mation of a coalition i( n to the existing net. i i coalition war meed yesterday. The will include three Government and of i mil ministerial ranks are Mr prime Minister149 words
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Article29 1940-07-17 3 G almost entirely kl attempted raids nday night. was over northbombs and and minor m- me raiders over that i^oms to havj ReuterReuter - 29 words
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21 1940-07-17 3 A m Shanghai sutes 1 ...rships and airopera:icns yesterday usfl 'how bay area, j i Renter.21 words
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Article52 1940-07-17 3 WOMEN'S GOLF AT BUKIT TIMAH G.lf Club's mpetltion was Bukit Timah and Ifn. R. L. Nunn a score o! 73 and In "B" divi--70. V DIVISION I 73; Mrs. R. 77; Lady Bagnctll A Elder 107—3 39. DIVISION ?o. TO; Mr* J 74: .Mrs. W. E. Quirke I M lachian52 words
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52 1940-07-17 3 month*) nudal cjmer the week-end at 'Ited m a t vi?!i a net sc m Sl returns. 57: Major C. H. W C mdr. F. Wool- H. W. R. Williams r 94-18-76 Pi were won by K. S. holes 41 3 33. and s,52 words
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Article171 1940-07-17 3 MR. BANKHEAD AND AID FOR BRITAIN PRESS and public opinion m the United States are keenly discussing the last-minute change m the keynote speech at the Democratic National Convention m Chicago to nominate a candidate for the presidency. The speech was delivered by Mr. Bankhead, SpeakerReuter - 171 words
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Article41 1940-07-17 3 r |*HE first United States Minister to Australia arrived m Sydney yesterday. He will present his credentials shortly. Meanwhile, the first Australian Minister to the United States, Mr. R. G. Casey, la already m Washington.— Rentrr.41 words
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Article84 1940-07-17 3 Shanghai, July 16. THE deportation, of seven well- known foreigners six Americans and one Briton is demanded m an order from the Wang Chingwei Government to Fu Saio-en, mayor of the city government of Greater Shanghai. It is alleged that they are working against theReuter - 84 words
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97 1940-07-17 3 Grenade Thrown Into Newspaper Office FOUR INJURED IN SHANGHAI INCIDENT Shanghai, July 16. AT least ten persons, mostly pedestrians, were injured when a handgrenade was tossed Into the offices of the well-known Chinese daily newspaper, the Shun Pao, this morning. Two suspects have been arrested. The injured include a proof-readerReuter - 97 words
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Article163 1940-07-17 3 Why Shipping Losses Are Higher London, July 16. THE Admiralty announces that during the week ending midnight on July 7, 22 British, Allied and neutral ships were lost, with a total tonnage of 114,000, of which 13 were British, three Allied and six neutral. With more violent and more frequent,Reuter - 163 words
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Article59 1940-07-17 3 Jerusalem, July 16. IT is officially announced that 20 high explosive bombs were dropped during yesterday's raid m the Haifa area. Slight material damage was done and two were seriously injured, one of whom has since died. Some were slightly injured. The Italians claim thatReuter - 59 words
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Article85 1940-07-17 3 A VERDICT of death by misadventure was recorded by the acting Singapore coroner, Mr. Walter MacQuarrie, at an inquiry yesterday into the death of a labourer employed on the Singapore Dairy Farm Rubber Estate m Bukit Timah. Evidence was given that the labourer, Low Lai Hak, was accidently85 words
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256 1940-07-17 3 London, July 16. MR. Anthony Eden, the War Secretary, was questioned In the House of Commons to-day about aliens aboard the ill-fated Arandora Star, which was torpedoed by a U-boat while transporting internees to Canada. He said that the interned enemy aliensReuter - 256 words
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229 1940-07-17 3 Role That Hitler Wants Italy To Play WHAT 'MOUTHPIECE OF A MOUTHPIECE* SAYS CIGNOR GAYDA has revealed the *J part Hitler wants Italy to play In the Mediterranean. Writing m his newspaper, the Giornale d'ltalia, Signer Gayda says that Italy will keep powerful British forces m the Mediterranean so that229 words
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48 1940-07-17 3 London, July IC. was received m London to-day that the British merchant ship Guido. 3,921 tons, has arrived safely at Freetown, Sierra Leone. About a fortnight ago it was reported that the Guido had been attacked by a U-boat m the Atlantic. ReuterReuter - 48 words
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Article38 1940-07-17 3 Kaunas. July 16. ris announced that over 90 per cent of voters m the Lithuanian parliamentary elections favoured a united pro-Soviet working people's list. Kaunas workers to-day decided to elect local Soviets In eiffht. town districts.38 words
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Article43 1940-07-17 3 London. July 16. 'TOE Co-operative Building Society has sent the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Sir Kingsley Wood, a cheque of £50.000 for the Durchas? of war bonds to be lent to the Government free of interest for the duration of the war ReuterReuter - 43 words
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Article36 1940-07-17 3 London, July 16. IN the House of Commons to-day Mr. C. R. Attlee, Lord Privy Seal, announced that the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Sir Kingsley Wood, would open his sunnlementarv hurier^t on Tuesday next. Reuter ReuterReuter - 36 words
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Article48 1940-07-17 3 DOMESTIC OCCUR ENCES DEATH. MARCUS— At the General Hospital on July 16, Joseph Marcus, youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. M. L. Marcus, of Singapore, m his 2 1st. year. Funeral this evening frcm the Church of the Holy Family (Katong) lor interment at Bidadari, arriving 5.45 p.m.48 words
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Article54 1940-07-17 3 FIRST ACTION AGAINST RED-DOMNATEDSTATES Washington, July 16. PRESIDENT Roosevelt has ex* tended the monetary freezing orders to Latvia, Estonia and Lithuania. These are the first Russian dominated countries to come under this ban on export assets, as all previous orders have been directed againstReuter - 54 words
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73 1940-07-17 3 London. July 16. THE Mines Minister, Mr. D. R. Grenfell, told the annual conference of the Mineworkers Federation to-day that great reserve stocks of coal were being buiit up m this country. "I hope," he said, "to see 20.000.C00 tons stocked before the winter."Reuter - 73 words
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56 1940-07-17 3 ALIENS m Canada and New Zealand are to come under stricter control. In Ottawa, the Government has stopped the issue ot naturalization papers to aliens. In Wellington, a tribunal has been set up to inquire into the buna fides 01 all enemy aliens and56 words
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Article25 1940-07-17 3 Sonman, Pennsylvania, July 16. SIXTY-ONE lives have been lost as result of an explosion m a coal mine here according to the latr^t information ReuterReuter - 25 words
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Advertisement142 1940-07-17 3 Jj* this Wonderful Healer for S SKIN DISORDER W m rin influence of D.D.D. Prescription. lUlief is nm*> PLI VaTm *ii»t«. Kctematcua dumitfn ars mtwj» ao«t •ctiv« wh«« JW fi» WBi" >ftS I 'o b«i. but UitJ# n.ttD. Preecriptißii •pplJ«<i with cottocw^ 1\ '^r^Ed wUi tto P *h« itching m142 words
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Advertisement130 1940-07-17 3 RED PALM OIL This oil contains considerable quantities of VIT-A and is specially prepared for use as a cooking oil and as a medicine. It is excellent lor preventing influenza, coughs and colds. 50 cts. per bottle Obtainable from MEDICAL HALL LTD. 3. BATTERY ROAD. ®kH|| jfcßß Wh;re Opening TO-DAY130 words
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679 1940-07-17 4 The Singapore Free Press WEDNESDAY. JULY 17. 1940. Japan's Cabinet Change changes m Japan al- ways cause a cold shudder to go down the backs of many people throughout the world for the simple reason that very few have even the slightest acquaintance with the Japanese political system or more679 words
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Article1123 1940-07-17 4 Views Of U.S. Journalist Who Spent Two Months In N.I. WHILE trusting to diplomatic adroitness to guarantee their integrity, the Dutch m the Netherlands Indies are digging more trenches and seeking more American planes to increase their small but high-quality air force, says the Manila1,123 words
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Article406 1940-07-17 4 Pressure Of The Blockade COME people m Ma!a> a h a v been pessimistic recent.! about the effectiveness o f British blockade m view o f i position now occupied by IC many on the continent Europe. ♦u Su c^, doubt ;L are *m the following British W sage, whichBritish Wireless - 406 words
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53 1940-07-17 4 U.S. ARMY'S BIG ORDER FOR LIGHT TANKS Washington li THE United States army bai 1 627 light tanks, the lan tank order m the peace I of the country. Each tank will carry and four 30 m.m. ■MMBe*funf m as an anti-aircraft gun. The value of the orci« r IfReuter - 53 words
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441 1940-07-17 4 Malta's Faith In Democracy By A Special Correspondent ITALY'S part m the war has naturally prompted many people to ask what the position of Malta is, and m particular how far the alleged racial tie with Italy is likely to affect the Maltese people. Italy of course has proclaimed loudly441 words
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50 1940-07-17 4 i INHERE is mort W pressure on tru- C republics, this time deaUnf Rica f It is stated that the Gj j presented a n:>te not on t^e hope that Costa Rica anti-German views l< Havana Conference, but •'r^ni** settlement of certain Q ur ReuterReuter - 50 words
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Advertisement255 1940-07-17 4 The"WHYS' and the THEREFORES v Ships which carry our tin 6 rubber Home must first come out to the East. THEREFORE Ample Outward Cargo is essential for their economical running. American Dollars are valuable for War purposes. THEREFORE Every available American Dollar must be diverted to our War needs. twil£l(|U255 words
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Advertisement13 1940-07-17 4 LINEN HANDKERCHIEF NEW STOCK JUST RECEIVED 18, BATTERY ROAD, FIRST FLOOR PHONE 714313 words
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773 1940-07-17 5 MALAYS, CHINESE, INDIANS EURASIANS IN SECRET GANG Allegations Made By Police Inspector TWO WITNESSES SAY THEY ARE EX-MEMBERS pVO youthful Malays testified m the Singapore third es f erda y that they were once members of a secret society known as "Wahab's Gang," which consisted ol Malays, Chinese, Indians and773 words
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Article, Illustration34 1940-07-17 5 > nT.-.por>» nii'i.iamen raited Itii- utek nave b?en mea»urfd f"r the r new uniforms, as >Ir 1 M. Nnhoni^l.in. leader of the dance bind, is here shown u-ei at the Volunteer Drill Hall.34 words
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138 1940-07-17 5 Magistrate Who Mis-Spelt Accused's Name WHEN ing an appeal by a I Chinese. Seng Sai Kee. chief Justice. Mr. Justice :i Beckett Terrell, yesterday erie magistrates as being ack m mis-spelling of accused persons." record of the case bethc Judge said that there apbe confusion about the ap- as well138 words
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Article114 1940-07-17 5 tar-old Chinese bays were i ftfe strokes of the •gat rattan each, and to six months ttion Army Home, when In the Singapore yesterday k> stealing two Japanes? beer from a **mkk shoo m Middle Road. ■*> tor Charles W. Such, who jawed, alleged that114 words
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243 1940-07-17 5 Local Chinese Japanese On Peace Prospects P 'M-LY everrChi: -i'apn- m Singapore printed editorials with prominent Wenti regarding A'mn:' l >- the Officer the GovernW Jones, on the ,'eace m the ;^r of Singapore Chin- -re is little likeli•^:ng to any terms j honourable." and unTh« c h.nese scil. X243 words
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168 1940-07-17 5 FIFTH COLUMN ACTIVITIES IN AMERICA EXTENSIVE fifth column activities m America sought to undermine the Americans' sympathy with the British cause m the war against Nazi Germany and Fascist Italy, said Mr. A Gardiner, a Ceylon cinema magnate and former Malayan, yesterday en his return from the Rotary convention at168 words
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Article221 1940-07-17 5 4 From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, July 16. THE Controller ot 'lin and Tin-Ore under the Restriction Enactment, F.M.S., states to-day m a communique that following the announcement by the International Tin Committee that the quota release will be at the rate of221 words
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Article36 1940-07-17 5 •THE first air mails from Great B-itain for Malaya via Durban, are expected m Singapore to-morrow. These mails will have been conveyed by sea to Durban and thence by air to Singapore.36 words
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Article272 1940-07-17 5 "I JNLESS and until chap-ji-ki is dew clared by law to be a lottery within the definition, the fact has to be proved m each case," said the acting Chief Justice, Mr. Justice a'Beckett Terrell, m the High Ccurt yesterday. He was delivering written judgment on272 words
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Article306 1940-07-17 5 A SINGAPORE pineapple factory proprietor told Mr. L. C. Goh, Singapore fifth magistrate, yesterday that because his labourers had suddenly slackened m their work, it affected his output considerably and he finally had to pay his labourers off on June 1. When he did that he306 words
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Article94 1940-07-17 5 Before The Honourable The A*. Chief Justice m Court No. 1 at 11 a.m. 5.576 39— Sim Seek (W) Chop Hoe Tai and Co. 5.26 40— Kwok Sang and 2 others vs. Kwok Keng Siong etc. 8.407 39— Wee Cheong Theng vs. Oversea Chinese Banking94 words
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Article84 1940-07-17 5 •"fWO Chinese were charged m the Singapore third court yesterday with being members of unlawful societies. In the first case, Ng Ah Choon was charged with being a member of the Singapore Uing Hoa Oommunit#r An ti- Enemy Backing Up Society on May 14, and m the84 words
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Article46 1940-07-17 5 TTHE F.M.S. railways announce cheap return tickets during the August bank holidays. Single fares will be charged for the double journey. Tickets will be available f 2T the outward Journey from August I—s inclusive and for th 2 return Journey from August 2—7.46 words
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Article51 1940-07-17 5 At the monthly social gathering of the Indian Association m Singapore on Sunday at 5 p.m.. Mr. C. S. Venkatachar Arent of the Government of India, will speak on "Indiam Languages and Literature In the event of bad weather the meeting will be held at the Clerical Union Hall. Rangoon51 words
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Advertisement436 1940-07-17 5 1^ -~jj ACHIfcVEII |f f SKIN CLFANMNE ss Skin care isn't matter of nappy dabblmgs with a miscellany of pots tnd tubes, for beauty is next to skin cleanliness and first your skin must be cleansed and toned and smoothed and soothed. First, to cleanse your skin way beneath the436 words
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Advertisement423 1940-07-17 6 P.&O. and BRITISH INDIA LINES (INCORPORATED IN ENGLAND) P. 6c 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 to423 words
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Advertisement427 1940-07-17 6 If fRI &^dv"tf EMPRESS B^H^V/i^ 7o A^orZ/i America mZM great, white Empress of -"^"r" IFil W^^^^^b^b^ Uirgest. fastest liner on the Pacmo W^3t^^afaß —or heT running mate th« 1^ nl^aW luxurious Empress of Canada. A I H^aV Yokohama to Honolulu In ei*M jfj Jays Vancouver In fire days M more.427 words
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Advertisement485 1940-07-17 6 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)485 words
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1277 1940-07-17 7 Criticism Of Johore's P.W.D. Officers AN allegation that a reply to a question he had asked n about the bridge at Tongkang Pechah was "untruthful and a deliberate attempt to shield a previous Sfate Engineer as well as to cover up a gross1,277 words
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Article796 1940-07-17 7 REPLYING to Tungku Abu Bakar's :riticisms regarding the bridge at Tongliang Pechah, the General Adviser, Mr. W. D. Barron, said he could not remember what answers had been given to Tungku Abu Bakar's queries, but it was regrettable if those pnswers were inadequate m terms of the796 words
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Article84 1940-07-17 7 AN appeal by an Indian arainsi a p »llre magi' t rate's sent^ce of si;: months* l riporous imprisonment and 12 stroke of •.The rotan was tflamlned by the acting Chief Justir*. Mr. Justice a'Be<LKl Terrell, m I j the Hiph Court yesterday The appellant, Kun.iee, who had84 words
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Advertisement443 1940-07-17 7 CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS HUNIOPALin Tenders. nO w Invited for the! TW trials or services. For -o.lo* ma cce c Municipal Tenders Jsdr-:ars s c *****1 M M Boiltrs. Chimney, etc Serngoon Sludge Disposal deposit) SSC). Date of 12 neon. Vig. 1. Standard High Pressure} übes for Water Dept. Date I m443 words
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Advertisement570 1940-07-17 7 BOARD RESIDENCE. YORK LODGE ***J£2EL U ROAD SINGAPORE. SUPERIOR RESIDENTIAL ESTABLISHMENT. Well Furnished Kooms and Exceptional Cuisine. Daily at Monthly. Tb one 5303. NAPIER HOUSE Napier Road Tcie. 7406 Overlooking Garrison Golf C^rse Private bathrooms wUh cold and hot water m.s to every single and double suite Rnplish SnTv'acan^' situations570 words
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Advertisement155 1940-07-17 7 PUBLIC NOTICE THE KUALA SIDIM RUBBER COMPANY, LIMITED. (Incorporated m the Straits Settlements) NOTICE is hereby given that a Second Interim Dividend at the rate of 7% P er cent, m respect of the year ending 31st December, 1940, will be paid to Lhareholders on Monday, the 3 NOTICE IS155 words
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Advertisement81 1940-07-17 7 @lV|||||f where Opening TO-DAY iTHIIV Everybody 315 £15 9lg muava's astitu i»y Goes BOX OFF CE nm 3400 Another Great Picture at the CATHAY Another Great Triumph! Paramount Proudly Pressnls RONALD C3LMAN, m Rudyard Kipling's Unforgettable Classic! P~A GREAT STORY TEEMING WITH ADVENTURE AND ROMANCE .BROUGHT TO LIFE BY A81 words
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Article, Illustration37 1940-07-17 8 picture. THE S API'fcRS beat the Chinese by three coals to one m the first division at the stadium on Monday. This picture shows K.vrim. the winners' goalkeeper, bringing off a trood save. Free PressFree Press - 37 words
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Article252 1940-07-17 8 SINGAPORE Cricket Club teairs fcr week-end cricket fixtures are: Against S.R.C. first team on Saturday at I p m and on Sunday at 11 a.m. ;it the S.R.C: H. L. Ward (capt), J. W. Ewart. R. A. U. Todd. Major F. E. Hugonin, Capt. J.252 words
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Article56 1940-07-17 8 A friondly match cf five singles and two doubles will be played be-wsen the Joybells B.P and the Singapore] Amateur Sports Union at the former's! cour; en Sunday. The following will It-present the Joybells B.P. L:w Poh Hye, Koh Chek Tuan Goh Tian Chye, G. Isaa Tan56 words
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Article96 1940-07-17 8 S.C.R.C. cricket teams for week-end j ■UNI are: Saturday, against P.W.D. at 2 p.m. at S.C.RC. Chua Boon Unn <capt. >, Cheah Kirn Swee. Chia Keng Hock. Kara Gim Lock, A. Lim. Ong Swee Keng, K. T. Ooi, Swes Lim Swing, Tan Hak Wan, Tan Thean Tek96 words
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307 1940-07-17 8 R »yal N..vy 5; S.R.C. 1. PLAYING asainst a, team of ten men, ♦he Royal Navy scored a four-one victory over the SRC. m a reserve division league football fixture on th? Padans; yesterday. While the trarce was interesting, tfce standard of play could307 words
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1463 1940-07-17 8 Mediation Selected In The Main Event SECOND DAY OF SINGAPORE JULY MEETING DOOKLAW and Shun should be the two best bets of D the afternoon, to-day, the second day of the Singapore Turf Club's July meeting. Both these horses have good recent form to1,463 words
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Article, Illustration33 1940-07-17 8 picture. KARIM GETS DOWN to the ball just m time m Monday's first division football game at the stadium m whhh the Sappers beat the i hinese three-one.- Free PressFree Press - 33 words
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366 1940-07-17 8 X^olice 2; Manchesters I. RECOVERING nicely after being a goal down m the first half, the Police gathered full points from the Manchesters m a first division fixture played at the stadium yesterday, winning by two goals to one. Starting well and scoring366 words
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Article174 1940-07-17 8 THE Sepoy Lines Golf Club beat the Island Golf Club by 4% points to 3V4 points m a match played *at Sepoy Lines on Sunday. The scores were (Sepoy players menUonod first): J. M. Crombie (14) and I. L. Cronvn '16) 1»4; F. Jones (8)174 words
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124 1940-07-17 8 WEIGHTS for two races on Saturday, the final day of the Singapore Turf Club's July race meeting, are given below: Horses; Class 3— Dlv. I— s Furs.:— Titled Lady 9.0 Burraneer g.n Young Gyro 8.13 Centaurus 8 9 Honeypuss 8.13 Chatterbox 8.8 Golden Melody124 words
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Article51 1940-07-17 8 Soccer: first division, S.C.C. vs. Loyals; reserve division. Police vs. Manch esters Depot; second division (a). R.A. (8.M.) vs .R.A.F. Torpedo, Blakan Mali; R.A.F. Tengah vs. Malaya Signals. Tensah; second division (b), J.C.S.A. vs. Fort Canning, J.C.S.A. Races: Singapore Turf Club's July meeting, Seoond day at Bukit51 words
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60 1940-07-17 8 T^HE opening games m the Singapore water- polj league were played at the Fort Canning pDol yesterday evening. In the first match the V.M.C.A. Juniors beat the R.A.F. (Seletar) second team by nine goals to one, and m the second the V.M.C.A. first team beat60 words
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Article37 1940-07-17 8 DLAYING at the S.H.L. ground on Saturday the Chinese Sports Association beat the Tamil Brotherhood Party by five goals to one. Scorers were: Sum Wing (2), Yew Leng, Soo Tfruan and Kok Choy.37 words
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204 1940-07-17 8 REFERENCE to m **> regarding w B?kar had spoken t a pr ing of the Joh:re Com was made by Mr. A. g Financial CcmmLsicner. meeting of the Council Tungku Abu Bak: r v reporting the dceiu:n of cal Board nx to prorrcj larger South204 words
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Article42 1940-07-17 8 PERAK'S side to meet P I Malaya Cup soccer nxtui follows: Poh Lee; Chooi Yooi tnd Keat; Aris, Marimuttu and AntiMoy; Pitchay, Kamis, Swee lleng S hudin and Mm Seng. Reserves: Toft. Heng Teik and S.* Meng.42 words
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100 1940-07-17 8 TIES this week-end m badminton champion.*- SATURDAY AT 2.1.> I.M Sim Cheng Chwee tA.A.U Aziz (Novice); I. J. Vass vs. Wee Chye Koon (Scttpe Eng Leong < Useful* vs. N (Marigold): M. A. Lange (Derail vs. S. A. Hamid Mattar <Dir: SUNDAY AT 10.15 %M100 words
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