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Title Section20 1940-08-01 1 LATE SINGAPORE EDITION The Singapore Free Press AND DAILY NEWS NO. 16,154. ESTI). IST, THURSDAY, AUGUST 1, 1940 5 CENTS20 words
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87 1940-08-01 1 Escapes After Fight With British Armed Merchant Cruiser SMOKE-SCREEN USED has laken place m the South Atlantic armed merchant cruiser H.M.S. Alcantara .m raider. escaped destruction, but is known damage affecting: her fighting rch for the raider is proceeding .;hiing the Aged her. enemy87 words
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Article85 1940-08-01 1 London. July 31. v thi Minister of a broadcast, declared night at any time British port arrange- make plans to -:y cargo possi- the ports clear of con- c In the best postbreaks. :iow have between us the ihe world has tddltiur. lo the BritishReuter - 85 words
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Article39 1940-08-01 1 ECONOMIC WARFARE: NEW PHASE A London. July 31. Hr4>lementing Phase at economic warfare by the Minister -ire. Dr. Hugh Dalton. i comes into force any vessel en route port through which i or come from enemy v.-:certs Se ReuterReuter - 39 words
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Article167 1940-08-01 1 London, July 31. IT uas not only to Canada that Britain was looking for additions to her own capacity to produce munitions, said Lord Caldecote, Dominions Secretary, speaking m the Ucase of Lords. "The expansion of oar resources east of Suez has for some timeReuter - 167 words
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95 1940-08-01 1 U.S. Bans Export Of Aviation Petrol New York, July 31. PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT has Issued an order prohibiting the export of aviation petrol to points outside the Western Hemisphere. The President acted under powers conferred by the export licence system. It is reported there is one minor exception to the ban.Reuter - 95 words
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300 1940-08-01 1 Four Arrested Britons A re Now Released London, July 31. AUTHORITATIVE quarters m London were able to confirm to-day that two of the arrested British subjects m Japan, Mr. Holder, of Kobe, the local manager of Imperial Chemical Industries and Mr. Jonas, a British resident of long standing m Kobe,300 words
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168 1940-08-01 1 London, July 31. THE Under-Secretary lor Foreign Affairs, Mr. R. A. Butler, was asked In the House of Commons this afternoon what rights had been granted to the Japanese to inspect traffic on the Burma road and how many persons were included mReuter - 168 words
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283 1940-08-01 1 London, July 31. SOUTH AFRICAN troops to-day took part m one of the biggest parades seen m Kenya since the last war. It was held m the presence of the Governor and of the Officer Commanding the East African Forces. After the GovernorReuter; British Wireless - 283 words
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Article, Illustration28 1940-08-01 1 Scottish regiments are among: the troops stationed m the desert m Egypt and among their duties is the strengthening of the desert defence lines.28 words
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532 1940-08-01 1 RUMANIA OFFERS AN EXCHANGE OF POPULA TION Pet Hitler Idea Put Forward In Appeasement Effort London, July 31. THE Rumanian Government is offering an exchange of population as the basis for settling the minority problems m which both Hungary and Bulgaria are concerned. This was revealed by the Rumanian ForeignReuter - 532 words
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160 1940-08-01 1 New Raids On Italian Bases In Africa DIRECT HITS ON FUEL DUMPS i_airo, July 01. TTHE RAF. carried out valuable reconnaissance over Tobruk and Derna. (Libya), says a war communique. Eleven enemy aircraft at Derna were observed m an unserviceable condition as a result cf a recent raid on thatReuter - 160 words
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131 1940-08-01 1 London. July 31. THE Prims Minister. Mr. Winston Churchill, paid a surprise visit to north-east England to-day to inspect coastal fortifications and defence works. The Prime Minister motored along the sea front and occasionally got out of his car to inspect section of the defences.Reuter - 131 words
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Article92 1940-08-01 1 Many Americans Joining R.A F. London, July 31. ptIOFESSOi: Arthur New all. the American political ohser\n, speaking at a luncheon m London, said that Americans are volunteering for the R.A.K. m numbers that would amaze this country. "Prospective recruits are now being advised not to apply for details of serviceReuter - 92 words
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Advertisement37 1940-08-01 1 BIGIA TEA IS JEST^ TONIGHT DINNER DANCE 8 p.m. to midnight Dinner $3.00 No BALLROOM ADMISSION CHARGE N '»IK VERANDAH GRILU-SPECIAL DISH FROM N|lv R NAGOS 51.5« Serred from 12J0 to 2.30 P-m^ directed by DAN HOPKINS37 words
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Advertisement48 1940-08-01 1 INSIST ON BIGIA TEA ADELPHI jllip HOTEL ROOF GARDEN TO NIGHT SPECIAL DINNER-DANCE CABARET ENTERTAINMENT PROVIDED BY MAGGIE CALLOWAY FIRST APPEARANCE IN SINGAPOKt DINNER S3.- AFTER-DINNER ADM. St.- INCL. DITTY SEA VIEW HOTEL: FRIDAY ec SATURDAY SPECIAL DINNER -DANCE CABARET ADELPHI GRILL THE BEST FOOD A1 SEASONABLE PKICKB48 words
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Article89 1940-08-01 2 MALAYA'S trade m June, although lower than the peak reached m the previous month, was still very much above the prewar average, according to statistics issued yesterday. The gross trade for June was $154,281,000, comprising $61,517,000 gross imports and $92,764,000 gross exports. Comparative figures for the89 words
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224 1940-08-01 2 (From Our Own Correspondent) Fenang, July 31. COLLOWING are the weights for the second day of the Penang races for four races for horses of class 2. Weights for the remaining races for the second day will be published on Saturday. Horses; Class224 words
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Article134 1940-08-01 2 VTITH Errol Flynn m the type i dashing roe that had "Dodge City" breaking records, and Miriam Hopkins m an important role, Warner Bros' "Virginia City" is a major attraction at the Alhambra. The background of the film is a pa:.e of America's most gripping hi:torical134 words
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Article56 1940-08-01 2 (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, July 31. BABIES of two years and under are eligible for entry for the Baby Show to be held at the Y.W.C.A. Blue Triangle Pioneers Fair on Aug. 8. The judging will take place at 5 p.m. and the best babies56 words
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Article48 1940-08-01 2 THE dfeatb occurred m Singapore yesterday of If*. Frank Merrells. of Powell and Co. He wns 58 years of age and was taken ill suddenly. The funeral will b" held to-day, the cortege leaving his residence m Race Course Road for Bidadari at 5.13 p.m.48 words
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Article333 1940-08-01 2 The above are dealers middle price, brokers margins brokerage and stamp duty are not Included —Exchange Telegraph London, July 31. Tho following are to-day's closing middle question's l Shares are of £1 denomination unless otherwise stated: Con Loan D% 1944-64 109 m SSding Loan 4% 1960-90 110%333 words
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Article193 1940-08-01 2 COMMODITIES EXCHANGES i From OOra r Own Correspondent) London, July 31. COMMODITY and Exchange markets closed as follows witn previous quotations ID paranthesis:— KIBBEK: Firm Spot 12- s d 13d <12\d 12 d) Sept. 12", d 12 -.d <12^.d 12sd) Oct. -Doc. 12- sd 12", d (12% d 111-d)2 1193 words
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Article121 1940-08-01 2 Segamat, July 30. THE Government English School clos? their cricket season this week-end. They play their last match on Friday when they meet the Casuals m a fall day's fixture. Ths schoolboys started the Mason well and scored some sood w ns but they have slackened oiT121 words
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Advertisement186 1940-08-01 2 THE BIGGEST FILM THRILL OF THE YEAR today ALHAMBRA 3 is 6.15 9.15 Warner Bros. Spectacular SEPIA COLOUR production presenting two great stars ERROL MIRIAM FLYNN HOPKINS J^B^S^^Ks^HbP' s Sc WK •> JvP^T \^m;M^B^lPW^ ;-v.V; "Jfc)oW^B^VSsK\^>^B -VIRGINIA CITY" with HUMPHREY BOGART, RANDOLPH SCOTT, FRANK McHUGH, ALAN HALE BIG BOY WILLIAMS186 words
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Advertisement54 1940-08-01 2 r EXT WEEK ALHAMRRA A great new love dra* ma by the author of "THE CITADEL" ■m :^m fit A J. Crou in's E^ZujlMHHtf .Stwat/onal Vil I j !|J^H Good X t > *rr^^^^^^^^3 loustk t (ping ■vjt^^^^^^B Si naf— yfi |||m VIGIL IN THEHt PkO RADIO P.cio-e— w.ih JULIEN54 words
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Advertisement263 1940-08-01 2 Here's a Picture you can enjoy more i| ian "****> THE BEST M.-G.-M. MUSICAL -l\( |^T ENTERTAINMENT SEEN FOR MOXTH S TO-DAY 3.15-6.15-9.15 CAPIToT i^>«&- gum > j itaw .L^:- Phsrll* Crank I iaaal V^H Idlr Latest- METROTONE NEWS-OF-THI .|>\^ By CLIPPER AIR EXPRESS See The NAZI RAIDERS ROUTED HY263 words
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341 1940-08-01 3 |tf r Hull On Solidarity Shown At Havana Conference r. Ha J ana Ju 'y 31 THK faults <>' he P f n *^J ll ri s a Conference were sumId "P t(Mlav by r the 1 8 Secretary of State, lr ardell Hull,Reuter - 341 words
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136 1940-08-01 3 New York Plea For Real Help For Britain New York, July 31. T'HE New York Times, m an editorial entitled "Life and Death of a Policy." comments upon the sudden dropping a fortnight after initiation on June 6 of the policy whereby United States Navy and Army material, including planesReuter - 136 words
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73 1940-08-01 3 New York, July 31. THE well-known naturalist Charles Cutting has announced the formation of "the American Committee for the Defence of British Homes." Mr. Cutting calls on every American to forward privately owned pistols, revolvers, ammunition, rifles, shotguns and binoculars to England for theReuter - 73 words
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Article112 1940-08-01 3 London, July 31. rE War Office announces that the War Secretary has given general authority for drilling with tokens representing arms or without arms. This is the result of numerous appeals from local authorities for permission tr» organize drilling m their own districts for menReuter - 112 words
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119 1940-08-01 3 London, July 31. IN the House of Commons, the Undersecretary for the Colonies. Mr. George Hall, replying to a question on the Hong Kong evacuation, said m view of the uncertainty of local conditions His Majesty's Government bedded it was necessary to bring hVo operationReuter - 119 words
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Article19 1940-08-01 3 It is reported from Lisbon that 1.000 Portuguese troops have sailed for Portuguese East Africa to reinforce the garrison.19 words
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65 1940-08-01 3 Ambassadors At Tokio Funeral Of Pressman Vokio, July 31. and American Aml .nd their wives were -ourners who at- Mr. Melville pendent, who is circumstances :ioned by the remated and I to England. pie thronged the I SI. Andrew for lid includisador, the Counselssy. the NetherI the secretary of o:Reuter - 65 words
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150 1940-08-01 3 London, July 31. IN the He use d Commons, the Foreign Under-Secretary, Mr. R. A. Butler, stated that His Majesty's Government -vere doing everything possible to arr.in^e for the early return of British subjects stiil m linoccuoied France who wished to return toReuter - 150 words
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92 1940-08-01 3 London, July 31. mHE first member of the British civil defence forces to be honoured for bis work during an air raid is an 18- yfar-old air raid warden, Mr. Donald Jr>nes, of Kent. He has been awarded the medal of the Order of the BritishReuter - 92 words
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657 1940-08-01 3 London, July 31. PIE eagerly awaited statement by the Minister of Economic Warfare, Dr. Hugh Dalton, on the bringing of the machinery of the economic war into line with new conditions m Europe is prominently reported m to-day's newspapers along with Mr.Reuter; British Wireless - 657 words
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Article, Illustration29 1940-08-01 3 Clearing up m an English town after damage done to a petrol station by a German bombing raid a picture just received m Singapore.29 words
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279 1940-08-01 3 Was Engaged In Operations Of Military Character London, July 31. PIVING his reasons for withholding the news of the bombing and sinking of the Lancastrian Mr. Duff Cooper, Minister of Information, said that the ship was engaged m military operations and it wasReuter - 279 words
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63 1940-08-01 3 Washington, July 31. THE Japanese Embassy has issued a statement categorically denying the truth of a Press message from Hong Kong which stated that the Chungking Government had rejected Japanese peace overtures. The Embassy declared that there had been no offer of peace eitherReuter - 63 words
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150 1940-08-01 3 London, July 31. IN the House of Commons, asked whether diplomatic or other action had been taken "to meet the threat of Gen. Franco's announcement on July 17 that it is Spain's duty to obtain command of Gibraltar and expansion m Africa," Mr. C.Reuter - 150 words
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235 1940-08-01 3 Nazis Destroy Dutch Labour Party Unions London, July 31. AN interesting account of the fate of trade unions m German occupied territory is contained In the current issue cf the British T.U.C. journal. When the Nazis established themselves m Holland they solemnly and emphatically declared that the Dutch people wouldBritish Wireless - 235 words
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96 1940-08-01 3 London. July 31. THE British Navy have no intention of lytnf how many Italian or German submarines have been captured sunk or damaped. Mr. A. V. Alexander, First Lord of the Admiralty, said m the House of Commoiis this afternoon that heReuter - 96 words
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Article52 1940-08-01 3 London, July 31. THE Queen spent two hours visiting wounded French sailors, soldiers and airmen convalescing m London. A French guard of honour, m British battle drtss and steel helmets, waa formed for her and she talked to a number or the wounded men during theReuter - 52 words
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Article57 1940-08-01 3 London, July 31. AUSTRALIA to-day called up ail men of 20, 22, 23 and 24, for service m the defence forces, fcervics inside Australia will be rompulsorv and training wi!l slart la August. 76,000 men will be affected m addition to 19 000 men ofReuter - 57 words
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Advertisement55 1940-08-01 3 X?A 1 THAT'S D ANGEROUS *■«> thefir* first s ro (pyorrhoea and gum--4 s M« rhe^ircthcdweascs fc^rtT, I""* thc tra <*on of < J*««etth. Butvoucan U by using Gibbs •icooie ll conta^s Sodium t^TTL denUs!s use their *i^ 7L P cvcntin 8 curing gum 1 keep v°"^\ r OT HPASTE#/55 words
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Advertisement85 1940-08-01 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, coughs and colds. 50 cts. per bottle Obtainable from MEDICAL HALL LTD. 3. BATTERY ROAD. ®|V||;f||| h r Opening85 words
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644 1940-08-01 4 The Singapore Free Press THURSDAY, AUGUST 1, 194O. Dollars Children EXCHANGE control is not the most popular of the wartime departments m Malaya but most people have by now become accustomed to the apparent anomaly of regarding Canada as an active participant m the Empire's war effort and at the644 words
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Article991 1940-08-01 4 Pertinax - Pertinax By THE terms of the armistice signed m the Forest of Compicgne on June 22 by the representatives of the French and of the German High Command do not call for detailed explanations. They tell a very full tale. Not only will France be deprived ofN.A.N.A. - 991 words
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Article294 1940-08-01 4 Adventures With The R. A. F. mense difficult* h by parachute' j, th d zone. Here are i v s such advenfurou. shot down b battling with during the :tf Wil fired at tr minutes, while I earth by, paracj Later he me very kindly tamed by Pi Leopold. th<294 words
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Article689 1940-08-01 4 General Charles Gwynn - General Charles Gwynn By Sir THE British Empire is now 1 fighting the Axis Powers single handed, except so far as it may receive assistance from the remnants of the forces of those countries which have been overrun. In some cases such assistance may prove to be689 words
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Advertisement181 1940-08-01 4 lo make a proper GIMLET gum jpoft but the LIME |\/14»PV* JUICE must be If fl \P V CLOSING DOWN SALE COMMENCES TUESDAY. 6th AUG. 18. BATTERY RD IST FLOOR, SINGAPORE TEL. NO 7143 K. P. M. LINE Regular sailings to Java, Bali, Sumatra, Borneo and all other ports m181 words
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635 1940-08-01 5 Stole Four Cars, Flees From Military Police Makes Off For Thailand WRONG TURNING LEADS TO HIS ARREST THE tma/ini: escapades of Thomas McGuire, a soldier <>r tht Manchester Regiment, over the past week-end, wfft rthtcd m the fifth and third police courts yesterday, g alleged635 words
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Article42 1940-08-01 5 Capt. Goodman Ambler. District Superintendent of the St. John Ambulance Brigade of Malaya will distribute Meddalton Certificates, Voucher Certificates and First Aid Certificates to members of the Ist. Malay Education* Division at the Geylanp English School ground at 5.30 p.m. on Saturday.42 words
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Article106 1940-08-01 5 <From Our Own Correspondent) M London. June 20. ALAVANS associated with rubber production will be pleased to hear that the commodity is likely to be used m extensive quantities for the manufacture of a new light armour for aeroplanes. According to a New York message, the106 words
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390 1940-08-01 5 Story Of Fatal Shooting in Clash Between Two Societies "J WAS walking home along Cecil Street, at about 9.15 p.m. on June 11, when suddenly I heard a pistol shot. I turned round, and saw lun Tiau Peng holding a revolver m his right hand. He fired again, and I390 words
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Article42 1940-08-01 5 Miss Elspeth Murray, second daughter or Group Captain C. G. Murray and Mr?. Murray, of Singapore, is to marry Mr. Nlfcel Keith Evans, the Manchester Regiment, younger son of the late Brigadier-General W. K. Evans and Mrs. Evans, writes our London correspondent.42 words
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199 1940-08-01 5 New Social Service Centre For Chinese 5 IAL work amung poor Chines. !um area may be greatthe Y.W.C.A. withfew months. Plans made for the develop- Chinese Department of Progress has been so 27 has been applied for ment for setting up a "*to-nx social service centre. 5 7tJP* nd a199 words
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Article65 1940-08-01 5 (From Our Own Correspondent) London, June 18. SIR Richard Winstedt, formerly Director of Education m Malaya, has been elected Director of the Royal Asiatic Society m succession to the late Dr. Margoliouth, formerly Laudiaii Professor of Arabic at Oxford University. Never before has any65 words
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304 1940-08-01 5 Why Mr. Yap Pheng Gee k Quit Municipal Seat INCREASED VOLUNTEER DUTIES INCREASED volunteering duties consequent upon his becoming the Officer Commanding the Chinese Company of the Singapore Volunteers led to his decision to vacate his seat on the Municipal Commission, Mr. Yap Pheng Geek told the Free Press m304 words
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Article179 1940-08-01 5 S. S. Legal Service SCHEME OPENING TO-DAY QFFERS have been made to i six candidates m Singapore and Malacca for appointment to the newly-created Straits Settlements Legal Service, which comes into operation to-day, the Free Press under; stands. Three have accepted, and replies are awaited from the others. The acceptances179 words
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Article299 1940-08-01 5 Greater Struggle To Be Fought Yet r T I HE war that will be fought behind the front will be a war between 1 the past and the future. In that war. there will not be a No-man's-Land," declared Mr. J. L. L'Epagniol m an 1299 words
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Article160 1940-08-01 5 A 15-YEAR-OLD Chinese boy who ran away from the custody of a police constable In February and was re-arrested on Tuesday, was sentenced to receive five strokes of the light rotan by Mr. Conrad Oldham, Singapore second magistrate, yesterday. The boy, who had been convicted on160 words
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Article85 1940-08-01 5 DR. Vincent Wager, a plant pathologist of the Department of Agriculture, South Africa, arrived m Singapore yesterday with his wife. Dr. Wager, who has been two years m California, studying and carrying out research work m connection with plant diseases, is on his way back to South Africa.85 words
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Article28 1940-08-01 5 The Colonial Office has announced that Mr. H. T. Hedley, formerly Deputy Auditor. S.S. and F.M.S., has been appointed Senior Assistant Auditor, Tanganyika Territory, writes our London correspondent.28 words
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Advertisement312 1940-08-01 5 Or TKE If RENSTAY" 'imßfljk Mackintosh I'^fc %k j Mw^&l smart scrviccwhL* coat %Jl^^^ofm^^m special proofed l^ptian I*<M- > ;irn st Vmed check, sin-le ■..\JBr breasted, Rajjun slee\es, j M convertible collar, beltctl. Iq plain buff shade. /I j $16.50 B^cki M |X Sizes 32" TO 44" CHBST L "mflff^Hji^312 words
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Advertisement416 1940-08-01 6 P.&O. and BRITISH INDIA LINES (INCORPORATED IN ENGLAND) P. dt O. S. N. COS SAILINGS. The best possible services are being maintained >y The P. 0. S. N. Coy. from the Straits to -heir usual ports of call m China, India, Ceylon and the United Kingdom. Passengers are requested to416 words
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Advertisement319 1940-08-01 6 BOUSTEAD CO., LTD. (Incorporated m FMB.) TELEPHONE: Frefebt 5433. ftmg* SUI BOIAN WCII IC IjPWtv^VMRTHiB (Incorporated 1b B»gia*df 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.— AH under319 words
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Advertisement458 1940-08-01 6 MANSFIELD CO., Iff BLUE FUNNEL LINE, Frequent Sailings to United Kingdom. Oates guaranteed, all cargo bookings subject to Cont War Clauses. WESTERN AUSTRALIA THE SHORTEST SEA ROUTE AT THE CHEAPEST Regular Services to Fro mantle (Perth) *i a j ay by first class passenger ships. Single fare $192 'A £28)458 words
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81 1940-08-01 7 THE doubles m T-team tournaments organised by the Selangor Badminton Association have ju^t been concluded, Lck Kwa, list year's Junior singles champions :ind runn?rs-up m both the dubl?s events have won both the doubles championships this year md at ihe same tim_ maintainea a?i unbeaten81 words
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Article40 1940-08-01 7 NO arrangements have been made by the >ixlai:on of Bruhh Malaya for a I/>udon dinner or annual golf nrrMrj this year nor has it been considered advisable to fix a date for th? Association's annual meeiir.^. writes our London correspondent.40 words
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275 1940-08-01 7 i From Our Own Correspondent) London, June 10. THAT th£re was no shortage of colonial 1 products, but rather superfluity o: them, and that the problem Is to seU the supplies which are available rather than to encourage more production, was stated m the275 words
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Article169 1940-08-01 7 THE Singapore Chamber of Commerce Rubber Association held its 1.497 th auction yesterday when there was catalogued 1,538.256 lbs, 686.72 tons; offered 1.199.427 lbs, 535.46 tons; sold 1,014.510 lbs. 4f,2.91 tons. SPOT London 1 2 d New York 20 cents. PUKES REALISED Eibbed Smckcd Sheet Cents Per169 words
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133 1940-08-01 7 DAILY PRICES t'l/RRE.NT July 31. 191P, \1 o'clock noon Bu>ers Sellers No. IX R.S.S. Spot loose 36% 37 No IX R.SS FO B m cases July-Aug. l Sellers option) 37 i 38M d t A.Q R.S.S P.OB tn Dales July-Aug. I Sellers option)133 words
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Article85 1940-08-01 7 (From Our Own Correspondent) London. June 11. CINCE the outbreak of war, as many Free Press readers will be aware, all Malayan tea exports to the United Kingdom have been taken over, on arrival m this country by the Ministry of Food, at prices ruling: immediately85 words
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Article281 1940-08-01 7 I ETTERS and postcards may be sent to prisoners of war interned m enemy or neutral countries, subject to certain restrictions and free of postal charges. No attempt, however, should be made to communicate with prisoners of war through intermediaries m neutral countries. A letter forwarded281 words
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Article42 1940-08-01 7 A NEW class forming at the Y.W.C.A. Is a ten weeks' morning dressmaking class under a qualified teacher, which will include pattern designing, cutting, making and fittin<?. Rnd should prove useful to many women interested m dressmaking as a hobby.42 words
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Article197 1940-08-01 7 IT U officially announced m Singapore that applications lor remittances t>: Canada Tor the eduction of children or for the support ci families will only be considered if the children were already at school m Canada cr the families were permanently resident m Canada bciore the outbreak197 words
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Article164 1940-08-01 7 kProm Our Own Correspondent) London, June 20. QUESTIONS concerning a firm m which Sir Alexander Gibb, who helped to build the Singapore Naval Base, is senior partner, were asked m the House of Commons last night. Mr. A. R. Stokes, (Lab., Ipswich asked if the Minister164 words
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Article44 1940-08-01 7 Before the Honourable Mr. Justin* P«d!ow m "ourt No. 3 at 11 a.m.. 5:498 39 The Official Assignee of the property cf George Edgar vs. Mr.rtin Edgar if not concluded. Before the Registrar at 10 a.m. 6.54 39 Taxation.44 words
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196 1940-08-01 7 "Prosperity Of Malaya Is Assured" (From Our Own Correspondents London, fun.44Ri|ALAYA'S prosperity is assured fen "1 trie duration of the war but difficult times will probably face rubber producers when hostilities cease" These views were expressed by Mr F. D. Ascoli, managing director of th» Dunlop Rubber Company, when he196 words
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Article157 1940-08-01 7 DEATH by misadventure." was t <*• verdict of Mr. W. MaoQuarMP. anting Jbinpapore coroner, yesterday, at an inquiry into the death of a Singapore Harbour Board pftHriUHtlL Z.iidullah, who died iron InJiirtM c?ived after he had been knocked dowi ov a mosquit) b: I Tav MOBt157 words
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Advertisement311 1940-08-01 7 BOARD KESIDENCE. YORK LODGE W,LLOXDROAD, SINGAPORE. SUPERIOR RESIDENTIAL ESTABLISHMENT. Well Furnished Rooms and Exceptional Cuisine. Dally or Monthly. Tbone 3313. shipping notice: STRAITS NEW YORK CONFERENCE FREIGHT TARIFF NO. 16 Rate Of Freight On Mace And Nutmegs It is notified for information that with immediate effect, the contract rates of311 words
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Advertisement224 1940-08-01 7 Thp next meeting of the Singapore Fortnightly Club will be on Monday, when members are to visit the Phoenix Aerated Water Co.. Ltd.. leaving thp Y.W.C.A.. EUfflei Quay, at 9.45 a.m. All women Intercrtad H fhe activities of this international group are invited to attend. AH Where OPENING TO DAY224 words
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Miscellaneous144 1940-08-01 7 POST OFFICE MAIL LIST Mails close at the General Post Office as fellows TO-DAY Austral *a air 5 p.m. Canad surface 9 a.m. Amov surface 9 a.m. Cant °n surface 9 a.m. Chuan Chow surface 9 a.m. Ruing Chew surface 9 a.m. Snanghai surface 9a.m. Suatow surface 9a.m. Hone Kong144 words
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Article565 1940-08-01 8 Penalty Goal Decides The Issue CROWD INVADES FIELD AFTER THE MATCH All-Singapore 2; Sing Tao I. A FTER an even first half, All-Singapore beat the Sing Tao footballers by two goals to One before a crowd of about eight thousand spectators at the stadium yesterday,565 words
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Article20 1940-08-01 8 SOCCER: First Division, R.A. f Hh Hevy. Regt. vs. Malays, stadium; Loyals vs. Fortress R.E., Gillman Barracks.20 words
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Article398 1940-08-01 8 Sappers Beat Loyals By 55 Runs THE Roja] Engineers (Changi> defeated the Loyals Regiment (2nd. battalion- m a Army Big Unit Cricket knccl:-out competition m a match played yesterday. The Sappers won oy 55 run;;. The soorea were RE. (CHAN'GI)— Ist. liuis,. Cpl. Farrant c Whiteing b398 words
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380 1940-08-01 8 ThE draw fur tru> Ural All-Malayan Indian tennis tournament at Kuala Lumpur on Saturday, Sunday and Monday resulted: Men's open single*: Byes—^J. A. Thivy. M. "W Il'.mu, N Subramaniam. V. Raja"atr.a;n vs. Z. Fernandez; A. Das Lazarus vs. R. Victor. Byej: R. A. larUwr,380 words
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Article, Illustration42 1940-08-01 8 Major b\ B. Hu?onin (top) and G. M. Brand, rival captains m the cxicket test at Kuala Lumpur during the holidays. Ilugonin and Brand were rival captains m the i:.-\ster match m Singapore between Singapore and Selangor.42 words
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151 1940-08-01 8 WEEK-END ties m the men's junior badm nton championship of Singapore SATURDAY AT 2.15 P.M. V. Niitkunam (Novice) vs. Teo jThuang Bak (Jacques); Wee Ghim jTee (Marigold) vs. Lim Seng Cheow i (Useful); Wee Cliye Koon (Eclipse) w. Ng Chia Heng (Marigold); Wee Kirn Wca151 words
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Article63 1940-08-01 8 •piES ior the Marigold Badminton Par.y? Koh Teck Ec 1940 challenge shield competition competitlcn will ac played at the party's court at p m on Saturday. The ties are: Koh Teck E c vs. Queck Song Qaee; Tan Chong Tee vs. Cyril Wes; Ng Chia Heng vs. Loh63 words
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85 1940-08-01 8 r THE women's July bogey competition 1 played at the Island Club on Tuesday resulted: Mrs. J. G. Currie one up; Mrs. R Lim one up; Mrs. C. N. R. Barham one up; Mrs. J. B. Ross all square; Mrs. M. I. Pope all85 words
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Article36 1940-08-01 8 F|ICTATING the course of the game ~i" t ot J? halves H.M. Customs beat R.A.F. Kallang by six goals to nil at Kallang yesterday m the second division (b) of the league36 words
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Article54 1940-08-01 8 A LL c](i beys of St. Andrew s School who are interested m plavin« rugby and hockey this season, are remmdod that there wiil be z. meeting <n connection with these games at Romanis House, m tho eld school build t S d at g^' m?ord Road54 words
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358 1940-08-01 8 Chong Gee Replaces Andres, Williams Eleventh Man ALTHOUGH the Colony and Malay States' sides for the Bank Holiday cricket match at Kuala Lumpur do not, for various reasons, represent the strongest combinations that could have been fielded, the match should be evenly contested, as358 words
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Article414 1940-08-01 8 (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, July 30. A PPUNI and J. Slad? are two notable absentees from the Malay states cricket side this year. Appuni was the mainstay of the Perak side m their match against Selanscr, and Slade is easily one of the best bats414 words
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Article63 1940-08-01 8 T^HE following have been selected to play cricket for the V.M C A j gainst the R.A.F. Tengah on Saturday at 2 p.m. on the Anson Road ground R. Lync, J. P. Chrysostom Dr V Xavier, A. C. Wilton, A. P. Raja I B Suratta, S. Hope, M.63 words
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Article29 1940-08-01 8 MOHAMED FAHMY, the Egypt--11 ian middleweight, arrived m Singapore yesterday. Fahmy is to be matched with the winner of to-morrow's fight between Sabatino and Young Frisco.29 words
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148 1940-08-01 8 Exeve Best In Slow Work In Penang rxEVE was given slow work this morning, but finished strongly, and is m good fettle. The gelding should prove a winner at the Penang meeting Others who impress this morning m slow work were Dinna Forget, who 'is m good form, The Warrior,148 words
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105 1940-08-01 8 •yHE annual College of Medicine football match between Graduates and Students will take place at the Medical College ground at 5 pm today. The teams are: Graduates: Dr. M. Sockalingam: Dr An Kee Hock and Dr. C. J Oliveiro* Dr. C. Nadarajah, Dr. T. Ealasinghani105 words
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310 1940-08-01 8 Boxing Treat B y Amateurs On Aug. 9 IN AID OF CHAPjTy WHAT is rx P (1 f f the finest umateu grammes ever t M ln < Singapore has "fert erent is m aid ut^^* The proeramrnr ar '^rit^* contests, and a The contestant hi the *n~ well-known to310 words
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Article22 1940-08-01 8 pLAYING at the Navai Ba.^ day In the second (ttvMo the league, the RAF. Ton>ed« Naval Police by four22 words
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