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Title Section20 1940-07-19 1 LATE SINGAPORE EDITION The Singapore Free Press AND DAILY NEWS NO. 16,113. ESTD. 1833 FRIDAY, JULY 19, 1940. S CENTS20 words
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Article947 1940-07-19 1 •'Our Desire To See Free Independent China" Britain Not Unmindful Of Her Obligations TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF BURMA ROAD EXPLAINED -fo- TEMPORARY arrangement m the hope that the time so gained may lead to a solution just and equitable to both parties of the dispute andReuter - 947 words
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204 1940-07-19 1 FORMER METHOD AIDED ENEMY London, July 18. notice queslake any stateneements or air la country. Mr. Minister, said: the Minister of been criticized for ion. I am primarily to Minister for ier that daily ii ble Plrst. we do •T.emy any similar eilectsReuter - 204 words
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24 1940-07-19 1 F IRST RAID CASUALTIES IN GIBRALTAR taSBE wen. Gibralt Juiy 18. the Jn :tile aeroplane nci dipped a 3-n:o< Little .-1 done The ReuterReuter - 24 words
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168 1940-07-19 1 One Bomber Is Shot Down In 'Hit Run' Raid London, July 18. TMAZI "hit and run" raiders attacked ships off south-eas" England to-day. No sooner had they dropped their bombs than they fled. Six enemy aircraft were seen making a dive attack on several small steamers. Huge columns of waterReuter - 168 words
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Article209 1940-07-19 1 London. July 18. In the House of Commons to-day Mr. Churchill, the Prime Minister, announced that he had asked Ministers whose duties were intimately connected with the conduct of the war to arrange as soon as possible to "sleep m their offices at the centre of the Government.Reuter - 209 words
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402 1940-07-19 1 London, July 18. BRITISH forces m an engagement at Fort Capuzzo yesterday destroyed three Italian anti-tank guns, lorries loaded with ammunition and five guns, according to reports received m London. It is learned that the company of King's African Rifles m Moyale (Kenya) wereReuter - 402 words
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721 1940-07-19 1 Gains Nomination As Third Term Candidate By 'Unanimous Acclamation Roosevelt Makes History PRESIDENT Roosevelt was unanimously nominated by acclamation as candidate for the third term of presidency by the Democratic Party Convention here to-day. This was the first time that the Democratic Party nominated a candidate for the third termReuter - 721 words
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Advertisement79 1940-07-19 1 j t js NEW a nd CHIC SNAKE SKIN specially made ior LQdies COSTUMES VISIT CHOTIRMALI/S I LJ9 ■Pi iT^'fl L^i 1 1 vT«~3Ct^!^H I IV K^h VH t^fl U^^H t V*^fl I t^l f\ Cflß B HaH r^^l Bi^l TONIGHT Dinner dance (informal) 8 p.m. to midnight NO ADMISSION79 words
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Advertisement64 1940-07-19 1 UHIC FOR EVENIN6 WEAR COURTAULDS SATIN IN BEAUTIFUL DESIGNS. VISIT CHOTIRMALL'S SEAVIEW HOTEL TO-NIGHT SPECIAL DINNER-DANCE CABARET I NTERT AI.NMESI PROVIDED BY DESTY GEO DINNER S3.- AFTER-DINNER ADM. SI.- INCL. DUTY SATURDAY ROMANTIC NIGHT DINNER SERVED ON THE MOONLIT LAWN ENTERTAINMENT AND DANCING IN THE BALL-ROOM KXTENSION TO 1 A.M.64 words
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Article331 1940-07-19 2 London, July 18. The following are to-day's closing middle quotations. Shares are of £1 denomination unless otherwise stated: Con Loan 5% 1944-64 108^ Funding Loan i f /o 1960-90 110% War Loan 3tt% 98 7 4 Com. Union Assce (Units) 5U PrudentiaJ Assce A' 19^ Floy al331 words
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Article191 1940-07-19 2 COMMODITIES EXCHANGES ♦From Our Own Correspondent) London, July 18. COMMODITY and Exchange oiarkets cio^a as follows with previous quotations m paranthesls:— RUBBER: steady. Spot 12 1 16d12 3 16d U2 Ijl6d 12 3 16d) August 12 1 16 d 12 3 16d 1 12 1 16 d 12 3 16d)191 words
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134 1940-07-19 2 DAILY PRICES CURRENT July 18, 12 o'clock noon Bayers Sellers No. IX R.S.S. Spot loose 36\ 37 No IX R.SS P. OB m cases July-Aug. i Sellers option) 37^ 37^ GF.AQ R.SS P.OB In bales July-Aug. i Sellers option) 35% 36 1 P.A.Q.134 words
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Article302 1940-07-19 2 IT was foolish of you to place a kettle of hot water on a table so close to the place where the man was sleep-ii-g" commented the acting Singapore coroner, Mr. Walter MacQuarne, at an inquiry yesterday. He was addressing a 55-year-old Chinese, Liang Kee Hoong, a302 words
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314 1940-07-19 2 JOHORE MOBILE POLICE GIVE DEMONSTRATION (From Our Own Correspondent) Johore Bahru, July 18. rIE Chairman of the Johore Transport Board, Tungku Tcmenggong Ahmad, conducted his first inspection to-day at the Police Depot of the recently organized mobile police traffic unit. The Johore Commissioner of Police, Capt. C. R. Morrish, received314 words
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Article125 1940-07-19 2 ACTION is the keynote of "The First Rebel," R.K.O. Radio's film, which opened at the Alhambra yesterday. It is the story of a band of frontiersmen who are determined to keep out traders who sell liquor and firearms to Indians. Handsome John Wayne plays a125 words
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Advertisement267 1940-07-19 2 flyjfißElP The stars of "STAGECOACH" an(^ "Lancer Spy" m a thrilling ji'v^RHßf SATURDAY «c SUNDAY 1 V-Mw' i MORNING SHOW AT 11 A.M. HV=gj| A LHAM BRA M RKO RADI PICTURES Present K3^H GEORGE SANDERS JOHN WAYNE jBVn CLAIRE TREVOR XV > k- THE HHIT REBEL' A PICTURE AS BIG267 words
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Advertisement39 1940-07-19 2 tARE YOU FEELING BLUE? THEN DON'T FAIL TO SEE THE LAUGH HIT OF THE YEAR A TONIC FOR JADED NERVES! GEORGE FORMBY 'LET GEORGE DO IT' A B. F. D. PRODUCTION! BOOK NOW Phone $003. Matinee*— SATURDAY SUNDAY 3.1539 words
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Advertisement206 1940-07-19 2 THE SWEETHEART OF THE BRITISH FmhT^l AT HER FUNNIEST BEST* 1 CAPITOL ls T^, s i Special Supporting Programme including an outsiaiui: t Interest to all Singapore's coming Tenr.is "Chcmps TENNIS." FOR WEEKS THE ADVENTURES of "BLONDE" IN THE COMIC NEWSPAPER 'STRIF' HAVE BEEN LAUGHED AT ALL OVER THE ITOBLD!206 words
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Article144 1940-07-19 3 Big-Scale Exodus Of Children Impossible oie that any- "-*****-scale ry should take I do not believe D requires or i eding having dangers of going declared Mr. me Minister, when nation of children c House o! Commons added that m >dus was physic OMttt has been ndly offers ofReuter - 144 words
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31 1940-07-19 3 IB CLpper ar- > 1 I New Zealand. ran of the PanPacific service r ntc frcn Eng- d Australia via Emp.re air .spended cwin'4 ReuterReuter - 31 words
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21 1940-07-19 3 idon. July 18. f< men su.=;:e:ted *he I R.A. m i tYt\» TWirnintr I ReuterReuter - 21 words
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Article78 1940-07-19 3 •r^HE following players of the Eclipse 1 Badminton Party are chosen to represent the party m a friendly match of three singles, three doubles and one mixed doubles against the Sphinx Badminton Party on Sunday at 2 30 p.m. at No. 5 Makepeace Road Oil Bukit Timah Road.78 words
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Article855 1940-07-19 3 London Comment On Agreement With Japan "WE WILL FIGHT ON," SAYS CHUNGKING STATEMENT IF'""" r «f»' only two Lmb. nomiig n/wspaptr. fc 1. li»J? J'"a rM i2 "»«i«. The fact k.-jf S alord t0 have a hoslil ••»P»n on our S'TheTar" fait firi reco itioi >855 words
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Article64 1940-07-19 3 Franco Command Of Gibraltar Madrid, July 18. IN a speech to-day when he was 1 decorated with the insignia of the Grand Cross of San Fernando, Generalissimo Franco said Spain's first task must bs to strengthen the unity of the country. There remains as a duty and m'jssion, the commandReuter - 64 words
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159 1940-07-19 3 More Encounters With Italian Fleet Predicted MORE frequent encounters between the Italian and British fleets were predicted by a naval commentator broadcasting from the 8.8.C. last night on the situation m the Mediterranean. He said that the Italians had been completely misled by their expert advisers who assured them that159 words
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76 1940-07-19 3 DEFENDING EVERY TOWN, VILLAGE CITY London, July 18. ASKED at question time m the House of Commons to-day whether he would provide an opportunity to every member of Parliament to sign a declaration endorsing the Government's policy of defending every village, every town and every city, Mr. Churchill, the PrimeReuter - 76 words
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Article55 1940-07-19 3 '■pHE Minister of Labour, Mr. Ernest Bevin. made a statement m the House of Commons yesterday about conscientious objectors. He said he could not see his way to form a national corps m which all conscientious objectors could be enrolled, and he strongly deprecated theReuter - 55 words
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Article57 1940-07-19 3 Before The Hon'ble The Ag. Chief Justice m Court No. 1 at 11 ajn.: Summonses m Chambers, etc., One Judgment Summons. Before The Hon'ble Mr. Justice Pedlow m Court No. 3: At 11 a.m.:— Bankruptcy. At 2.15 a.m. Probates. Before The Registrar: At 10.45 a.m.57 words
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Article27 1940-07-19 3 MR. CHURCHILL announced m the House of Commons yesterday that the appointment of another day as a day of National praypr was at oresent under consideration.- ReuterReuter - 27 words
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70 1940-07-19 3 •THE Secretary of State for the Colonies, Lord Lloyd, has expressed gratitude for two more Sifts from the Colonial Empire towards Britain's war effort. One of the gifts comes from Dominica. A sum of £300 has been sent towards the cost of a bomber.70 words
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119 1940-07-19 3 Americans' Note To Cordell Hull Vexes Tokio Shanghai, July 18. £RITICISM was voiced yesterday evening by the Japanese Embassy spokesman of the action of prominent Manila Americans who on June 16 sent a message to Mr. Cordell Hull, United States Secretary of State, ana Colonel Dewitt Peik, c:mmander of theReuter - 119 words
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62 1940-07-19 3 Chungking, July 18. A IR mail and passenger services be- tween Chungking and Hanoi and Chungking and Rangoon are continuing. The post office announces that a plane leaves Chungking fcr Rangoon every Sunday via Kunming, while Chungking-bound machine leaves Rangoon every Monday. An aeroplane forReuter - 62 words
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48 1940-07-19 3 ROAD and railway traffic between the Netherlands and Germany has been seriously disorganized. Dutch reports speak of lorries and trains bound for Germany with supplies of food having to return to their starting point because of riama^p tnl railways and roads. ReuterReuter - 48 words
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42 1940-07-19 3 London, July 18. VICE-ADMIRAL Geoffrey Laytcn, who was recently anointed Com-mander-in-Chief of the China Station, was to-day received at Buckingham Palace, where His Majesty invested him with the Insignia of Knight Commander of the Bath. ReuterReuter - 42 words
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49 1940-07-19 3 Tientsin, July 18. T^HE new auxiliary defence force 1 (special constables) which was recently organized have made its first appearance yesterday evening when about 70 men paraded for the first time and were inspected by Mr. James Turner, chairman of the British Municipal Council.- ReuterReuter - 49 words
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Article79 1940-07-19 3 BULGARIAN CHARGES AGAINST ARMY Sofia, July 18. THE Bulgarian Government has made representations through diplomatic channels to the Rumanian Government with regard to the treatment of the Bulgarian minority m south-eastern Dobrudja. It is understood this step was taken following the return of detachments oi theReuter - 79 words
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52 1940-07-19 3 London, July 18. IT is expected that an announcement 1 will be made m the House of Commons to-day that white bread is to be made more nutritious by including Vitamin B, which will make up for deficiencies which might arise because of war restrictsReuter - 52 words
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Article44 1940-07-19 3 London, July 18. •THE Ministry of Transport announces that a new order will come into force on Saturday under which no one may buy a new unregistered mo\->r vehicle without a licence from the Ministry. For the Dresent no Hcmmm will be granted.- ReuterReuter - 44 words
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Advertisement14 1940-07-19 3 HrsCli(»icest Butter with its nourishing Wrf abundauce of vitamins, builds "••I 5376 FIVE LUES14 words
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Advertisement186 1940-07-19 3 RED PALM OIL This oil contains considerable quantities of Vitamin-A and is specially prepared for use as a cooking oil and as a medicine. It is excellent for preventing influenza, toughs and colds. 50 cts. per bottle Obtainable from MEDICAL HALL LTO. 3. BATTERY ROAD @|V||A|S Where TODAY Goes. 9.15186 words
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592 1940-07-19 4 The Singapore Free Press FRIDAY, JULY 19, 1940. The Tokio Agreement MO Chinese need find anything 11 to fear m the statement made by Mr. Churchill last night on the Craigie-Arita agreement. He emphasized that it is a temporary agreement designed, as Mr. S. W. Jones indicated last Sunday, to592 words
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Article, Illustration45 1940-07-19 4 Indian troops m Britain held a gymkhana recently for the ent*r.ainment of inhabitants near where they are stationed. This is a striking demonstration of the excellent training <rf the. Indians moki. Here they are s«en remaining perfectly sill while their riders stand on their backs.45 words
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Article784 1940-07-19 4 Sirdar Ikbal Ali Shah - Sirdar Ikbal Ali Shah By TO Muslims the Mediterranean situation is of special interest. No sea m the world is so fringed with Islamic states as is the Mediterranean. Not only geographically, but socially and politically, these countries are a connecting link between European and784 words
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178 1940-07-19 4 Indians Asked To Discard Self-Tortures AN appeal to local Indians to take early steps to prevent the practice of physical torture during the Thaipusam festival by piercing spikes int^» the body, was made by Mr. S. Ramanathan, former Minister of Puolic Informatior to the Government ol Madras, addressing a large178 words
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Article238 1940-07-19 4 London, July 16. /CARGOES from the vast supplies of British coal which have accumulated as the result cf the submission of France are being shipped to South America and Portugal. Further inquiries are now the subject of negotiations and within the next few weeks theBritish Wireless - 238 words
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Article442 1940-07-19 4 What Italy Lacks By A Special i Correspondent ITALY is completely a j^ 1 terranean Power,' access, except throng) waters, to the other the world. She has mci nc greatly m strategic economic strength last war. Under the Fascist M agriculture and ship; :r.g h«^ creased, and a new imp*442 words
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Article57 1940-07-19 4 JAPANESE CLAIM IN NEW OPRATIONS 'fpHE *Uftl I 1 wh'ch began I fcrU m the an I southern shores 1 dawn yesterday >* v \stf*rM marines to carry m on an enemy fortn s> cay it was announced Pr^ss section ol Seas fleet comm': 1 m^ "Japanese t>:u* I nouncementReuter - 57 words
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Advertisement93 1940-07-19 4 \o make a proper GIMLET Me LIME |%#%#tP l Vt JUICE must be lIII\P V M mm a > ''&ss£&? Quality Appetites gladly respond to the invigorating tonic properties 0/ CHIVERS ©lie tSnclisi) MARMALADE CMIVIRS A SONf LTD.. TMf ORCHARD FACTORY. HItTON. CAMIRIDGL EN* I Try also CKk«rs' OW€ EngltsK93 words
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Advertisement40 1940-07-19 4 Let Mien Chovg look after your clothes. You are assured of full confidence m the correctness of the cut, the quality of the materials and the value for money. If P^E9 bSSv^^^^^t/ bK MIEN CHONG 34 Coleman St. Phone 4816.40 words
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Article, Illustration1905 1940-07-19 5 rf sT idea to raise money 4 ftlic >Var Fund is a for t nt o*£*~ dby Mr,A.S. CHasson Aug. 5. and will start y 15 pm ourse. use cars, •h and can be RoUniOM and I k- A women a V n by Little's. /ions from1,905 words
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Article, Illustration670 1940-07-19 5 Free Press Feature By MARY HEATHCOTT patterned with an old-fashioned Pausley design m red and white. White chalk stripes are used cunningly on a daytime dress m amber coloured creoe. completed with a matching jacket. In I larger size comes an outfit m corded silk wi'h small white formal bows670 words
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Advertisement222 1940-07-19 5 Buy Now at Lower Prices ,>r, thcopport- to 3**t money for an Mm w9 not on w#m. tHIY \l-l- YOUR REQUIREMENTS 76 I A N SINGH'S r Stocktaking; SALE lad save mom for to-morrow. Hal mjls to rlear at $1 MM h l^rlr> <p»>rt vi;rt> f<»r bo>> i Orr* LriuihN222 words
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Advertisement108 1940-07-19 5 FOR THE CHARM OF A PROFILE THAT IS C^pi ALWAYS YOUNG v ff(\ Presents an entirely new Treatment I y^^ yf FIRMO LIFT I It refreshes firms strengthens \v\ f the facial contours, remoulding \Y\\ your profile m the lines of youth. I N\ It gives back to your skin108 words
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Article, Illustration996 1940-07-19 6 REPUBLICAN NOMINEE DECLARATIONS Mr. Wendell Willkie's Fight For Private Enterprise WO matter who becomes President, it is now assured that the sympathies of the United States Administration will remain with the British cause. President Roosevelt, who was nominated yesterday as the Democratic candidate, has given many996 words
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Article95 1940-07-19 6 Dublin, July 18. THE Eireann Government has made an order under the Emergency Powers Act, providing for continuous performance of duties by the Prime Minister, for removal of the Prime Minister from the Government if that person Ifl unable to fulfil his functions owing to anReuter - 95 words
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Article98 1940-07-19 6 'From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, July 18. THE F.M.S. Appellate Tribunal ap--1 pointed under the Volunteer Training Enactment met yesterday at the Federal Council chambers to hear one appeal. John Little Co., Ltd., Kuala Lumpur appealed on behalf of Mr. S. R. John for exemption from98 words
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Article279 1940-07-19 6 Arrangements Are To Be Continued London, July 18. MR. G. H. Shakespeare, replying m the debate on suspension of the scheme for evacuation of children to the United States and Dominions, said he had been instructed to carry on and make all necessary arrangements, so that if279 words
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Article392 1940-07-19 6 Britain's Exposed West Flank BRITAIN fa a besieged fortress, awaiting a direct onslaught that is almost bound to come when Hitler shall have consolidated his French bases. The strength of a fortress is determined by the resistant capacity of its weakest side. For Great Britain that392 words
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59 1940-07-19 6 Washington, July 18. THE U.S. War Department has signed a contract with Dupont de Nemours Company for the construction of a $25,000,000 smokeless powder factory near Charlestown, Indiana. Construction is to begin immediately. The factory will be capable of producing 200,000 barrels of powder daily,Reuter - 59 words
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Article75 1940-07-19 6 WHEN the King PI night visit to m southern England last car was stopp* volunteer who challenged. ULi goes there 0 From the drivr.. limousine a uniformed c: swered. "His M The local defen into the car re his admiral's ur.:: waved the car on.75 words
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Advertisement254 1940-07-19 6 TIN DREDGE ENGINEER NEARLY BEHIND^^S TIME IN COMPLETING OVERHAUL Wll Y(THtNKS) JACKSON, 11l I B W^^Hl^lJ^l^ff^ll *M DOWN TO THE b^Wri LEEWAY TO kiAKE UP. |fef ILLOu My S^ ST If I €VEN^ VOu^ :ji3^ DREDGE AND G^T I%^?V>^L\ WE EXPECT TH€ OVER- EX Bti7 l TO B NIG^T STARV>254 words
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344 1940-07-19 7 Scheme To Provide Men For R.A.F. FLYING SCHOOL WILL BE FORMED IN SINGAPORE DETAILS were announced last night of a scheme to |itt preliminary training m Malaya to potential R.A.F. Kheme applies to British subjects between 18 Th v will be trained at a344 words
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124 1940-07-19 7 pHHAM SIM MENG, formerly on the editorial staff of a Chinese newspaper, was sentenced to one day's simple imprisonment, and fined $100 or two mcn.hs 1 simple imprisonment, when he pleaded guilty to keeping a printing press m Choon Guan Street without a licence. Court124 words
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Article216 1940-07-19 7 Supplies Now Coming From Burma /\N iheir way from Burma to Singapore, 1,000 bags of potatoes, which are due to arrive this week, are expected considerably to relieve the potato shortage m the city. The authorities, with the co-opera-tion of importers, are doing everything possible, it is216 words
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81 1940-07-19 7 AN order published In the Government Gazette last night provides that "the Governor may by order prohibit the display by any person m public of any flag, banner or emblem as to vhich he Is satisfied that the display would be likely to cause81 words
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Article67 1940-07-19 7 r r*±iE two young sons of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. 1 Ryder, of St. Patricks Road, Singapore, who arrived here by plane from Naples In May, left for Australia yesterday with their mother and young sister. The boys, Victor, aped 11 WNTO. and I67 words
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Article206 1940-07-19 7 CHINESE WOMAN ON MIDNIGHT DISCOVERY h€r lover had apparently HHojeil Witt! a long, thin which she used as a belt Adren. *as stated by a 37--es€ woman at an lncorooer'i court yesterday Tan Ah at his home id on July 10. 101 l Lii&n. said she had206 words
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46 1940-07-19 7 r b assisting m the of an unlawful .'.-Enemy Backing-Up Teh Toh Hui. a 28-year-old ■••w clerk, pleaded guilty m the rd court ycsterdav. D R. Cowie. who I That he had instruc- r the^case to the dis- lie was postponed46 words
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Article39 1940-07-19 7 .-aulted. or used criminal m additional police constable. Lai .:>• 11. two HoikL r.s. a C3-yrar-o!d labourer, and :,r-old lorry driver, ciaim-'ha-ged In the Slneapor^ ser.a- Police bail of $100 I when the case was post- a fortnight for mention.39 words
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Article177 1940-07-19 7 Records In June f\F all Maiaya, Pen^ng enjoyed the greatest rmjunt of sunshine during June with a daily mean of 6.71 hours of bright sunshine, according to the report of the Malayan M'jteorclDgicai Service. Ipoh. With a maximum mean temperature of 9.13 degrees Fahrenheit. had the177 words
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97 1940-07-19 7 JOHN Joseph Holland, a European, consented m the Singapore district court vesterd&y through his counsel, to a malnorder against him by his wife m Sydney for £3 Australian currency) a *eek, to date from June 11, 1940. Holland had appeared on a summons to show97 words
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Article68 1940-07-19 7 AN application to eject a tenant from a A house off Bukit Tlmah Road on the =SSsfiiK=SSs iJr thf ?«Smdent told the Board that the SSoS^nSShur E. Tilly, kept jer^ I dogY and was a "terror to the neighbourI Board granted leave for the applicant68 words
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205 1940-07-19 7 New Chinese Newspaper For Singapore To Be Published By Mr. Aw Boon Faw CROM Aug. 1 a new Chinese daily news sheet, the Kung Poh, will be. published m Singapore under the proprietorship cf Mr. Aw Boon Haw. For the first three days of publication 40,000 copies of the newspaper205 words
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109 1940-07-19 7 EIGHT members of the Malayan Comfort Mission, which travelled to Chungking some months ago, have returned to Singapore. Mr. Tan Kah Kee, who headed the mission, has not returned but is reported tj be already on his way back. Of the eight who have arrived,109 words
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128 1940-07-19 7 T'HE Consul- General for the Nether- lands, Mr. H. M. J. Fein, was unong those present at the funeral yesterday morning at Bidadari Cemetery of Pieter Jacob Cornells Ebbenhout and Dick Offenderg, two Dutch seamen, who were found gassed m the Ireezing chamber of their128 words
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64 1940-07-19 7 JLJANY applications are being sent to the Superintendent of Census for employment as enumerators and sorters, apparently m the belief that the census is to be taken at an rarly date. Actually, the date fixed for the census Is June 30, next. When enumerators64 words
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Article82 1940-07-19 7 AN Indian, Manggal Singh, who had lodged an appeal against a police court sentence of three months' rigorous imprisonment failed to appear m the High Court before the acting Chief Justice, Mr. Justice a'Beckett Terrell, yesterday. Mr. A. J. Braga, appearing for Manggal Singh, said he had heard82 words
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347 1940-07-19 7 MORE Ui:n 12.000,000 eatlies of wet fl.^h— the biggest quantity to arrive at any market m Singapore passed through the Clyde Terrace (Beach Road) Market last year, according to returns compiled by the Municipal Food snd Market Inspector, Mr. M. MacMahon. During347 words
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485 1940-07-19 7 GOVERNMENT PLANS FOR ARBITRATION AWARDS HEFENCE regulations for the settlement of labour disputes and the prohibition of strikes and lock-outs were published m the Government Gazette last nijrht. If any ditference exists between an employer and persons employed, or between any two cr more classes485 words
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Article35 1940-07-19 7 Mr. J. C. van den Berp. a geologist attached to the Netherlands P trifle Petroleum Co. passed through Singa- j pore yesterday on his way back to Batavia frcm Medan, accompanied by! his young son.35 words
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Article213 1940-07-19 7 NEW regulations regarding requisitioning of property were puDiLsi d m the Gazette, last night. It Is stated that the Governor may by order provide lor the requisitioning of property, and may by such order <a> authorise any person by name or office throughout the Colony or In Ki*-ti-ned213 words
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124 1940-07-19 7 INDIAN'S APPEAL FAII> IN HIGH COURT AN Indian who was sentenced to i months' rigorous imprisonment m the police court for causing grie\ hurt to a compatriot with a stick, lost his appeal before the acting Chid Justice, Mr. Justice a'Beekett Terrell. In the High Court yesterday. The D. P.124 words
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35 1940-07-19 7 THE P&hang branch of the Malaya Patno--1 tic Fund had up to June 30 collected total of $67,141. During the second quarter of the year monetary contributions amount* to $18,155.35 words
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Advertisement108 1940-07-19 7 MSTRAUAN SCHOOLS 0 r -e number of Singapore »ho seem anxious to u 1 dn-n to Aurtralian uniJJK^s and s-hools. the Australian J Jrav.i Association has asked W. R Land, who is visiting m the course of a holiday m to speak with parents who •g* information. g may see108 words
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Advertisement123 1940-07-19 7 -ROBINSON'SDISTINCTIVE FOOTWEAR DARK BROWN WILLOW CALF •BLACK BOX CALF 9 DARK TAN GLACE KID Sizes half sizes 5 to lO£ Two Fittings Mcd A Broad ROBINSON CO., LTD. SINGAPORE. 260 it »wr« deoth to mtftctt because it i» J] \JL 1 1 -J1 w a combination of potent kitting agent*123 words
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Advertisement417 1940-07-19 8 P.&O. and BRITISH INDIA LINES (INCORPORATED IS ENGLAND) P. dr O. S. N. GO'S SAILINGS. The best possible services are being maintained by The P. 0. S. N. Coy. from the Straits to their usual ports of call m China, India, Ceylon and the United Kingdom. Passengers are requested to417 words
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Advertisement339 1940-07-19 8 BOUSTEAD CO., LTD. (Incorporated m F-M..5.) TELEPHONE: Freight 5433- Pm«»K SUI Unadian paciiic 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.— All under one management. fot detailed information339 words
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Advertisement490 1940-07-19 8 MANSFIELD CO., LTD. BLUE FUNNEL LINE. Frequent Sailings to United Kingdom. Dates are not guaranteed, all cargo bookings subject to Coherence War Clauses. WESTKRN AUSTRALIA THE SHORTEST SEA ROUTE AT THE CHEAPEST FARE Regular Services to Fre mantle (Perth) via jay* by first class passenger ships. Single fare $192 'A490 words
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Article75 1940-07-19 9 Three Members Of The New Cabinet PRINCE Ayamaro Konoye has appointed three members of his Cabinet, states a Reuter report from Tokio. They are: Foreign Minister, Mr. Yosuke Matsuoka; War Minister, Lieut. -Gen. Pliki Tojo; Navy Minister, Vice-Admiral Zango Yoshida. On the basis of conferences with these Ministers, Prince Konoye75 words
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581 1940-07-19 9 JAPANESE STA TEMENT ON "PEACE TALKS" Cabinet Change And Th& Burma Route WHILE stating that there was to his knowledge no peace talk with Great Britain mediating between Japan and China, as indicated by Mr. S. W. Jones. Officer Administering the Government of the Straits Settlements, m his broadcast talk581 words
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Article30 1940-07-19 9 Lieut-Col. J. A. Parker and Mr. Parker gave a farewell dinner to Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Newby., who are retiring from Malaya shortly, at Raffles Ho el laot night.30 words
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Advertisement703 1940-07-19 9 CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS IKNDKKS BOARD RESIDENCE Singapore SEA FRONT MUNICIPALITY K «ONG CHANGE-:, M,«r R.ad (near Swimming Club) Tender*. R^ t i tM at m <*«"t« rates. >'<*»«Tn bathrooms with Sanitation re invited .for tt* n^lr*' .5 or services. For "'5B. see Municipal Tenders BM M j Boilers, Chimney, etc. Sl703 words
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Advertisement168 1940-07-19 9 Blue Eves Grey Eyes? Every day your eyes arc invaded by invisible germs of every kind. They become covered with just such a film of dust and smoke and soot as your face and hands. And they are far more sensitive No wonder people's eyes betray their age No wonder168 words
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Advertisement477 1940-07-19 9 i N^P^PJ B^Ny N^^^NJ FAST PASSKNGER SKRVICFI j I SINGAPORE TO SAN FRANCISCO. VIA MANILA hi HONG KONG 6aiis Spore Arrive 8 P s.s. CITY OF NORFOLK July 19 Aug 12 S.s. CITY OF SAN FRANCISCO Aug 24 Sept 17 B.S. CITY OP LOS ANGELES All* 31 Sept 24 t.s.477 words
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Miscellaneous225 1940-07-19 9 POST OFFICE MAIL LIST Mails cloce at the General Pott Office as follows: VO-DAY Australia air 5 p.m. Australia .Last and South) surface 11.30 a.m. Java surface 11.30 a.m., air 5 p.m. New Zealand surface 11.30 a.m., air 5 p.m. Port Darwin air sp.m. Sarikei and Sibu surface 2 p.m.225 words
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Article, Illustration22 1940-07-19 10 San Frisco (Hv-per), who paid SlOB for a win m the second race at iluki' Ti..ah on Wednesday. rree Press picture.22 words
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Article242 1940-07-19 10 To-day 's Key Match At The Stadium southern section's key match m the Malaya Cup football competition will be played to-day at Anson Road stadium when the R^yal Air For~e clash with Singapore The teams ?re so well matched that It is difficult 10 forecast the issue.242 words
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337 1940-07-19 10 WEIGHTS FOR TO-MORROW AT BUKIT TIM AH for all eight races to-mor-row, the final day of the Singapore Titi Club's July meeting are: THE SINGAPORE CUP I lorzes. C!ass 1 1 U miles. Bay I :-~3on 10.04 Knights Eye 8.02 Suiuna 9.12 Scarlet Tiger 8. 02 Simplex 9.05 Measure 8.02337 words
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Article117 1940-07-19 10 F)R the third time since winning the flyweight championship oi Singapore more than two years ago, Little Abayan Is to defend the title at the New World arena to-night. It is challenger Johnny Mortell's second attempt to take the title away from Abayan. who has also successfully117 words
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295 1940-07-19 10 ■VHE wai charities boxing pro- gramme, which is to be staged under the auspices of the War Charities Dance Committee and the Singapore Amateur Boxing Association, is to be held at the Happy World stadium on Aug. 9 beginning at 9 p.m.295 words
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598 1940-07-19 10 Defender's Error Costs Chinese The Game ODD GOAL DECISION IN STADIUM ENCOUNTER Malay Reserves 2; Chinese Reserves 1. IN a game m which every other moment was packed with thrills and hairbreadth escapes, the Chinese suffered their first defeat of the season m the reserve598 words
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Article251 1940-07-19 10 SOCCER: Malaya Cup, Singapore vs. R.A.F., at Anson Roixd stadium. Boxing: Little Abayan vs. Johnny Mortell, for the Singapore flyweight title, New World arena. would have been able to pass the ball to a player on his own side. Unexpected Goal Suddenly, however, Lian Sin sent up251 words
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Article139 1940-07-19 10 T*HE original dates for the Malayan Polo Association's tournaments for the K-O-R and Spooner Cups have been slightly altered m order to fit m uith the arrangements of the visiting teams from Pahang. The dates are now as follows: Aug. 3, semi-finals of Spooner Cup; Aug.139 words
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Article71 1940-07-19 10 TPHE following players Have been selected to 1 represent the Amicable Athletic Association at football against the Johore Prisons Department team to-morrow at Parrer Park: Eng Hoe, Chit Llm, Tian Teen, Kong Sun, Julian Low, Kirn Swee, Lye Chuan, Ah Lye, Yong Nghee, Chan Kwang. Kwee Lian,71 words
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Article, Illustration91 1940-07-19 10 picture. picture. San Frisco, owned by "Mr. Mingr" and trained by Marland crmw through at the finish to pay $108 for a win m the second race at Bukit Timah on Wednesday. This was San Frisco's first win m this country.- Free Press ChXern fixrhts offFree Press - 91 words
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Article64 1940-07-19 10 (From Our Own Correspondent) Ipoh, July 18. rE Race meeting fixed for Auir. 22 and 24 at Ipoh will not take place as the premises of the Perak Turf Cluh have been requisitioned. Instead, the Perak Turf Club hope to hold a meeting on the Taiping racecourse at64 words
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Article118 1940-07-19 10 (From Our Own Corespondent Johore Bahru, July 17. BY a solitary goal scored late m the second half the Education beat the Police m a leagua football match at the Istana padang to-day. Though keenly fought, the game was scrappy for the greater part. The Police118 words
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398 1940-07-19 10 Badminton Fere During The Holidays FE clash of budn.. Singapore and Belan place during the An;: Kuala Lumpur as thl meeting. This engagement has through the efforts ol Badminton Party, thrminton party m Singa{>or of the local inter-club Two matches will b« three of Selangcr's i the Lian Hwa Badm:.398 words
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