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Title Section17 1940-08-05 1 The Singapore Free Press AND DAILY NEWS NO. 16,157. ESTD. 1835 MONDAY, AUGUST 5, 1940. S CENTS17 words
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414 1940-08-05 1 Direct Hits Made On Hangars And Four Aircraft BIG FORMATION BOMBS LIBYAN HARBOUR SSFUL attack on an Italian aerodrome m Sardinia ha> been carried out by aircraft of the Ffcd Air \rm. iralty communique says that a raid was rcraft during operations m the western414 words
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99 1940-08-05 1 Nazi Dromes Oil Depots Attacked London, Aug. 4. V F bombers made on a number of ranee, Belgium and re scored on hanAircraft on the 1 bombed and machine- low altitude, says nique. opposition from li missing. ued systematic bjectives m Gertheb main targets Emden, Hamburg, md Emmerich, d severalReuter - 99 words
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Article48 1940-08-05 1 T London, Au^. 4. announces that a T has flown the its six minutes. ■■lie Clare, belongOverseas Airways "-rdav and arrived at -land, early to-day. the Iliil of a short 4 made m connected service across ana is the contiral exnerimpntr.l unmer. ReuterReuter - 48 words
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Article92 1940-08-05 1 A London, Aug. 4. MESSAGE issued from 10 Downing Street says: "The Prime Minister wishes it be known that the possibility of a German attempt at invasion has, by no means, passed away. The fact that the Germans are now patting about rumours that they doReuter - 92 words
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426 1940-08-05 1 British Have 1,000-Mile Front In Sudan London, Aug. 4. COME idea of the big task which the British forces are facing m the Middle East was given to-day by Richard Dimbleby, a 8.8.C. observer. British and Sudanese forces In the Sudan are up against the problem of manning what isReuter - 426 words
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Article112 1940-08-05 1 Tokio. Aug. 4. A CCORDING to the Domei agency two A other Japanese subjects are In custody m England, namely, Takayuki Eguchi, an employee of the Bank of Formosa, and Mrs. Milley Yoshii, the German-born wife of a Japanese painter. The agency adds that bothReuter - 112 words
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Article85 1940-08-05 1 Tokio, Aug. 4. TTHE Domei Agency reviewing Press comments concerning the arrest of two Japanese m London quotes the Hochi Shimbun as urging the Government to take adequate and effective measures such as a rupture of diplomatic relations by recalling the Ambassador m London. The AsahiReuter - 85 words
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Article13 1940-08-05 1 The loss of another Italian submarine is admitted m yesterday's communique from Rome.13 words
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281 1940-08-05 1 London, Aug. 4. nUEINQ a broadcast reply to Hitler's leaflets showered over parts of •Britain, the Minister of Information, Mr. Duff Cooper, declared that the principle laid down by Marshal Goering that it was better to spend money on guns than butter should beReuter - 281 words
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231 1940-08-05 1 Comment On Attitude Of Two Japanese Departments I IXT1 XT London, Aug. 4. N connection with the detention of two Japanese businessmen m London, well informed quarters m Britain point out that this action is m no sense to be regarded as being m theBritish Wireless - 231 words
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Article217 1940-08-05 1 London, Aug. 4. DEFERRING to the arrests of Britons m Japan, the Sunday Times diplomatic correspondent says that it is thought m London that Japan, which is strongly influenced by numerous German agents, is now trying to play exactly the part Italy played mReuter - 217 words
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Article29 1940-08-05 1 Washington, Augr. 4. ■T'HE Japanese Government has lodg- ed a formal objection to the United States embareo on the prmrt «f aviation spirit.- ReuterReuter - 29 words
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Article234 1940-08-05 1 R.A.F. "NIGHT TERROR" OF GERMANY Hammering Nazi War Machine R London, Aug. 4 EUTERS special correspondent, writing from a Northern Command headquarters, describes visits to a night bomber station, whose "fws have earned the title of Nijrht Terror" of Germany. He says that reports from ihe crews to intelligence showReuter - 234 words
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Article94 1940-08-05 1 London, Aug. 4. TTHE Admiralty announces that the British trawler Cape Finis terre was lost m action with enemy aircraft. She was attacked by four enemy planes on Friday. The first one wai shot down into the sea, but the Capo Finisterre was damaged byReuter - 94 words
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465 1940-08-05 2 Russians Strengthen Defences Against Germans Tokio, July 16. ALTHOUGH outwardly Soviet-Gorman co-operation con- tinues, a change has come over relations between tne two Powers since the beginning of the Scandinavian campaign, the Bucharest correspondent of the Nichi Michi states m a lengthy political commentary. The Soviet Union, he says, is465 words
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Article217 1940-08-05 2 A GOOD finish was seen at Tang! in yesterday when the Manchester Regiment cricket team beat the Indian Association side by 12 runs. Lieut. Isherwood, F. Wilks and Forr! were the only double figure scorers m the winners' to*a! of 97, while M B. Singh batted steadily217 words
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40 1940-08-05 2 New York, Au?. 4. TIIE df^ath has occurred of Vladimir Jabotir.sky, president of the New Zionirt organization. He was visiting America m connection with raising a Jewish army to fight with the Allies. ReuterReuter - 40 words
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Article39 1940-08-05 2 Lady Deffie Walsham, widow of the late Mr John Scarlett Walsham, of Cornwall, has arrived m Singapore on her way to China to see her daughter. Her eldest son. Sir John Walsham. Is a lieutenant m the Royal Navy.39 words
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Article106 1940-08-05 2 Singapore's Strong Defences (Froa Our Own Correspondent) London, Auj. 3. THE defences of Singapore are on a scale sufficient to repel an attack of any magnitude, states the naval correspondent of The Times, reviewing Singapore's preparedness. He adds that recent preparations do not indicate Jhat Singapore is m any immediate106 words
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70 1940-08-05 2 STAN LAUREL and Oliver Hardy go to extremes m their farcical comedy "Saps Ac Sea." which had a midnight shewing at the Cathay on Saturday. The two comedians ar* tone testers m a m«.tor horn factory but eventually find themselves m a small70 words
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Article64 1940-08-05 2 "SATURDAY'S CHILDREN" FINE DRAMA TTIE W 1 Prize play, which had a ny the Alhambra < n c ing and wistful dr "Love < n a bu th 3 siory, whi-h tell city boy and girl ness office and fall John GarfieM and Athe principal chars citing new scr en64 words
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Article59 1940-08-05 2 "SAFARI" AT MIDNIGHT SHOW PARAMOUNT a Inti drama. 'Safari night screening at th< night, is good enter A hunting expeditti nf terior of Africa forms setting for the film. w\ h dwJ the bitter rivalry of i baron for a woman s I In the principal roles, Dowfe banks Jnr.59 words
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Advertisement208 1940-08-05 2 LAST FEW SCREENINGS HURRY UP! Patrons are advised to be Seated Early as this film measures about 11,000 feet long. 1110 l MUt'.AM rLYNN :^H£V HUrMnu lAMOOU»H SC«n HUMPHREY 806/WT S.TX^L'S; h. ii M^™ I The Author of "THE CITADEL" writes his greatest drama of woman's most dramatic profession. NEXT208 words
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Advertisement129 1940-08-05 2 ___PREMIERE TO-DAY at the 3.15 6.15 9. li THE NAVY IS HERE! IN A GRIPPING REAL-LIFE FILM PLAYED BY THE MEN WHO WENT THROUGH HELL AND GAVE THEIR LIVES Actual persons appearing m this film includ^^^^^^^^^^^^ OFF Sf, E s R s sSHB, E N ,Sf 0 H rt?-. s129 words
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Advertisement179 1940-08-05 2 Season Extended owing to Tremendous Success! Hundreds are coming to s<>«» it again again. CAPITOL. I TO-DAY 3.15 6 15-915 SPECTACULAR SCENES! INSPIRING MKLuni^ GRAND SINGING! TRULY A SHOW YOU CAN SEE ICAIS pn-^ AGAIN I L* A l ißmWi I £&i*+"+ NELSON jD^ -^fl m^r fDMiGHT m Hi A^Mf179 words
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403 1940-08-05 3 R.A.F. Fighters Break Up Attacks On Ports And Convoys -PEAKING on Gernany* attempt to counter-blockade >' r Oliver Sewart broadcasting from the „,u >t torday. said that at present the war seems „n M „f blockade and counter-blockade nans continue to blockade Britain b-403 words
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245 1940-08-05 3 Food Shortage Due To Plunder By Germans London, Aug. 4. pROM time to time reliable news reaches London from countries now occupied by Germany giving some idea of conditions prevailing there. One fact almost always stands out m these accounts, namely the shortage of food already existing and the likelihoodBritish Wireless - 245 words
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Article337 1940-08-05 3 HOW AMERICANS SEE NAZIS New York. Aug. 4. THE San Francisco News commenting On July 31 on the subject of the behaviour of the Dutch said: "It has happened that when German officers entered a restaurant, for instance, all Dutch patrons quietly got up and left. "This sort of thingReuter - 337 words
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357 1940-08-05 3 Why Britain Is Swashing Nazi Air Attacks London, Aug. 4. T Germany's strategy Britain since the defeat >sed m a weekly pectstoc by "Strate- ar that the Germans •lstitute a counter .-Torino with shipping 3 coasts and making sable by means of her i and air attack. ear enough to357 words
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59 1940-08-05 3 NAZI MODEL POLITICS ORDERED FOR HOLLAND London. Aug. 4. has condemned as an attempt by the li* *Z maS^l MJnL<s:er Dr. Colijn, to ■'•:< ,parp r ar t: s the Netherlands wte clear that unless the establish political 2? 11 ttodel measures to imal^u b Seyss-Inquart. the tot the Netherlands.59 words
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Article44 1940-08-05 3 MORE COLONIAL GIFTS TO BRITAIN London, Aaf. 4. l P*rti of the world > the prosecution of r 5} to. '...••■•MC-^sthastnm^i I St»t« the sum of to the GQld Coast raft Prodqction iSiSM»te a• n rI l «r nada. North. --.a GiU^on for rift,. BritishBritish - 44 words
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97 1940-08-05 3 Chungking. Aur 4 COMMENTING on Prince Konoye's Statement regarding Japan's "new fundamental policy," Chinese newspapers express the opinion that Japan's new policy covers four points The conquest of China; Expansion into the South Seas region* Reorganization of Japan's political 'and economic systems of FascistReuter - 97 words
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Article47 1940-08-05 3 Washington, Aug. 4. THE Japanese announcement that she will pursue a foreign policy designed to bring French Indo-China and the Netherlands Indies under her domination Is regarded by some veteran Par East observers here as designed primarily to bolster ud morale at ReuterReuter - 47 words
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46 1940-08-05 3 Berlin, Augr. 4. A CCORDING to an Amsterdam dispatch to the official new 3 agency, the director of the Netherlands' Textile Distribution Bureau has stated that ration cards for clothing will be Issued m occupied Holland from Aug. 13. home. ReuterReuter - 46 words
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428 1940-08-05 3 London, Aug. 4. MOLOTOVS speech on Thursday to the Supreme Council of the Soviet Union continues to provoke the reflection of independent commentators, though official quarters have had nothing to add to the confirmation given that the appointment of Sir Stafford CrippsBritish - 428 words
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Article, Illustration33 1940-08-05 3 A Ziy% ber Of t ]l e Po forces seen Pawin* his spare lime with embroidery of the white eagle of Poland, while m camp m Britain.33 words
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318 1940-08-05 3 Peasant Leader Says No More Secession Of Territory T TT T Bucharest, Aug. 4. HE Iron Guard has secretly distributed throughout the country 10,000 copies of a "no surrender" appeal calling on Rumanians to to the perils of the present moment. This coincides withReuter - 318 words
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Article82 1940-08-05 3 Moscow, Aug. 4. THE Soviet Press has again reverted to Thursday's meeting of the "Society of Friendship and Peace with the Soviet Union at Helsinki. Persecution Is declared m a Tass Agency dispatch from Helsinki to be of an organized character A Finnish Press statement thatReuter - 82 words
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53 1940-08-05 3 Chnngkinf, Au*. 4. TTHIRTY-SIX Japanese bombers raided 1 Thingliang, north-west of Chungking, this afternoon. The alarm was sounded here at 1 pjn. and the all clear was given at 3 p.m. A communique on yesterday's raids says that one Japanese bomber was shot downReuter - 53 words
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54 1940-08-05 3 Ti>kio t Aj.t 4. A COMMUNIQUE from ths Navy section of the Imperial headquarters reports the death In South China of Commander Motokio, member of the Japanese Inspectorate m French Indo-China. It adds that Commander Motokio m killed on July 7 v.hilfi rnffae^d onReuter - 54 words
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Article22 1940-08-05 3 The first of a number of naval patrol vessel* which are being built la Australia for Britain have b A -n l^ivhM.22 words
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Article17 1940-08-05 3 The death la announced In Bangalore, o! the Maharaja or Mysore at the age of 56. ReuterReuter - 17 words
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Article64 1940-08-05 3 London, Aug. 4. AN invitation to all freemasons unde*- its jurisdiction has been issued by the United Grand Lod?e of England to send m their masonic jewels, the proceeds of which will be presented to the Treasury. Individual owners will receive certificates acknowledging theirReuter - 64 words
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193 1940-08-05 3 King Refused To Contribute To Slavery XT London, Aug. i. IN a broadcast talk from London on the occasion of the 68th birthday of King Haakon of Norway the Norwegian Prime Minister referred to the effort of King Haakon to keep his country out of war "But unfortunately." he said,British Wireless - 193 words
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89 1940-08-05 3 < hungkinc, Auj. 4. WITH the approval of the Fiuancc Ma. istry the Liquid Fuel Control Committee had lifted the ban on the import of petrol from Aug. 1 until Oct. 31. Private commercial concerns are not required to obtain permits for the importReuter - 89 words
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Article141 1940-08-05 3 London, Aug. 4. /JEN. d 2 Gaulle, m a 8.8.C. broadcast to France and the French colonial empire, spoke to "the self-styled government formed m the great Bordeaux panic," and said: "It is now a question of whether t!«.e French colonies will consent to beReuter - 141 words
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46 1940-08-05 3 Moscow, Anr. 4 scenes of great enthusiasm the Supreme Soviet unanimously agreed to rithuania's request for incorporation m the U.S.S.R. To Lithuania have been added certain districts from the present White Russian R*>t>ublic. which ar? lanrrly oonulatcd by U'b-.in-nians. ReuterReuter - 46 words
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76 1940-08-05 3 London, Aug 4. JHE Secretary of State for War. Mr. Anthony Eden, yesterday visited army units of the Southern Command. Units visited Included battalions of Infantry, officers cadet training unita, motor training, battle machine-gun training units and field training regiment of theReuter - 76 words
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76 1940-08-05 3 Athens, Aug. 4. FE best service which Gr> ccc could render to warshaken Europe was to contribute to the maintenance of peace m south -eastern Europe, said the Prime Minister, <Vn Mataxas, broadcasting to the nation Ho added that m the conflict, "Greece, *IwiysReuter - 76 words
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54 1940-08-05 3 London, Au;. 4 NOTHING is known In London concernir* the alleged landing of British troops or naral forces m Madagascar and the Caxncroons, says Reuter's diplomatic correspondent. The reports are discredited here and ar« believed to hav~ originated from German «cnrc«s, althourh enminrr from AmericaReuter - 54 words
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Advertisement123 1940-08-05 3 RED PALM OIL This oil contains considerable quantities of Vitamin-A and is specially prepared for use as a cookinf oil and as a medicine. It is cxc c 1 1 en t for preventing influenza, coughs and colds. 50 cts. per bottle Obtainable from MEDICAL HALL LTD. 3, BATTERY ROAD.123 words
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Article, Illustration619 1940-08-05 4 The Singapore Free Press MONDAY, AUGUST 5, 1940. India To-day •yHE political situation m India which developed into a crisis soon after the outbreak of the war by the resignation of the Congress ministries m eight out of the 11 provinces, remains somewhat obscure. The position has been clarified a619 words
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Article1444 1940-08-05 4 ELIE J. BOIS - ELIE J. BOIS BY Former Editor-in-Chief of the Petit Parisian In this, the First of two articles, he tells tin inside story of France's tragedy. THE day of misfortune and shame has come for France. Delegates of the French Government have signed with Germany— and, to I1,444 words
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148 1940-08-05 4 ADVISORY COUNCIL ON ALIENS IN BRITAIN London, %hi *W*HE Foreign Secretary aliens m<> the "onstitution cently announced m -ne wmf mons. Among other sucn Lord Lytton, the eh: bourne. Mr. Noel tf* <«fj ano Lord Winu-r coonrf 3 The functions of the Jj be to suggest meaaures J morale ofBritish Wireless - 148 words
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Advertisement213 1940-08-05 4 SWf 100 top mm wWlfc^ \l/l\' l^Cfl LD B ECK^S S3 W 1 XXv Nf f#^B a'ld^^B^lßi^'' T^^B Life's good fun when you're Healthy! Never disregard that feeling of tiredness -a coated tongue, clouded eyes and blemished skin will tell you that constipation is undermininc your health. Take Castophene immediately.213 words
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Advertisement202 1940-08-05 4 Vigour Restored, Glands Made Young In 24 Hours It is no longer necessary to tuffer from loss of vigour and manhood, v***™*™ o^ and body, nervousness, impure blood, sickly ikinT depression, and poor sleep, because m American Doctor Ua discovered a Quick, easy way to end these troubles. This discovery202 words
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325 1940-08-05 5 Government Adopts New Educational Plan GOOD ENGLISH NECESSARY MMIIEBCIAL education m Malaya is now being confined lin day schools to pupils who have passed the School Certificate examination. This follows a recommendation made by last years Malayan Educational Conference and adopted by Government. novin<r the325 words
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433 1940-08-05 5 (From Our Own Correspondent) Johore Bahru, Aug. 4. "MANY thousands of persons of 1 like faith as myself have been prosecuted and imprisoned and many tortured m Germany, where a number have also been brutally murdered. None of these is bearing arms m433 words
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Article56 1940-08-05 5 •T*HE Free Press understands that the police yesterday detained Mr. Ishiro Kobayashi, the manager of the Eastern News, a Japanese news agency m Singapore. Mr. Kobayashi was visited at his house by the Police early yesterday. He came to Singapore a few years ago jusi before56 words
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Article47 1940-08-05 5 this rate is not usually high enough for Nulwrti conditions and th>? language —I do not mean jar? on which he may meet. "More practice at the speed of 100 words per minute or more will help mm to be more accurate at 80 wn:ds per minute."47 words
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Article61 1940-08-05 5 FOR its annual vacation, ihe Bat a Shoe Company has closed for the period Aug. 3 to 13, and over 800 of its employees are receiving their holiday pay amounting to approximately SI O.OOO. The Bata Shoe Company is the only organization ia Malaya which closes61 words
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Article35 1940-08-05 5 fTHE funeral of Mr. James Henry Jennings, who died m the Johore General Hospital on Friday, was held at Bidadari Cemetery, Singapore, on Saturday with naval honours. Mr. Jennings was serving at sea.35 words
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Article, Illustration51 1940-08-05 5 picture. R. W. McCreath caught by the Free Press camera as his Triumph motor cycle skids when cornering the first hairpin bend at the Gap Hill Climb yesterday. McCreath made a second run and lowered the record he had set up himself last year. FreeFree Press - 51 words
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1565 1940-08-05 5 Eight Records Broken At Gap Hill Climb Two Riders Fall: None Hurt UIGHT records were set up at 1-1 yesterday's Gap Hill Climb organized by the Singapore Branch of the Automobile Association of Malaya m aid of The War Fund. Only m two events did the winners fail to lower1,565 words
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547 1940-08-05 5 k REPLY to criticism of the condiiitions for the newly- created Straits Settlements Legal Service was made by Capt. N. M. Hashim, Legisative Councillor, m an interview with the Free Press. Capt. Ha shim declared that members of the new service should prove their547 words
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Advertisement171 1940-08-05 5 J>^\ A FASTER y 'l CLOSER pfs SHAVE! H^* MO BLADES NO SOAP (f^fill**' NO CUTTING y- NO SCRAPING REMINGTON RAND ELECTRIC CIMEiHME* HMJMTIl|(irlM2i^B Because oj the Remington ■HUB^EH^UHM saavitix Head the finest A y^^ precision instrument ever j/jr devised for removing hair f m \^r^^^^ m J rom te171 words
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Advertisement399 1940-08-05 6 P.&O. and BRITISH INDIA LINES (INCORPORATED IN ENGLAND) P. dc O. 8. 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. I Passengers are requested399 words
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Article41 1940-08-05 7 McLEAN SCHEME POSTPONED THE scheme for a Government Commercial School to create new fields m special education for boys and girls, which was recommended for Singapore by the McLean Commission, has been postponed until after the war, the Free Preps understands.41 words
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Article163 1940-08-05 7 YOUNG Lxrs of Lorong K. Telui: Kurau, who had been Aery fond of Mr. /lexander de Fontaine, a Government Pensioner, vho died m Gevlang on F r i d a y carried his coffin at the funeral. Mr. de Fontaine retiree! from service In163 words
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Article82 1940-08-05 7 (From Our Own Correspondent) .I-.»h»re Bahru, Au£. 4. STATING thr.t lie agreed that the woman was v?ry inconsis'ent and that no court of law would ralj en ier evidence to convict an accus d Derson. Mr Justice Lavilla at the Johore Assizes to-day acquitt d and discharged V.82 words
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1166 1940-08-05 7 Issues At Stake Are Not Fully Realized 'WE can help by translating: the world issues into terms that a Malayan can understand/ said Dr. Victor Purcell m a broadcast talk from the Kuala Lumpur station last night m which he compared the frame of1,166 words
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213 1940-08-05 7 From Our Ow n Corn .spondent > Ipoh. Aur- 8. /\WING to the "Dig for Vicu>ry campMrn organized by Mr. A. L. Birse, the District Officer of Kinta, it was impossible t > k >>l> a "quorum" for a game of poker or mahjong m213 words
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Advertisement281 1940-08-05 7 FAST PASSKNGKR SKKVICH SINGAPORE TO SAN FRANCISCO VIA MANILA A HONG KONG Sails Snore Arrive 8 F. s.s. CITY OF SAN FRANCISCO Aug 24 Sent 17 B.S. CITY OP LOS ANGELES Sept 10 Oct S.S. CITY OP NEWPORT NEWS Ort 5 Ort 2Q S.s. CITY OP NORFOLK Nov 3 ACCEPTING281 words
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Miscellaneous120 1940-08-05 7 POST OFFICE MAIL LIST Mails close at the Gem: i> )<&* as follows; TO-DAY Australia U t aiid South) Chalking SJS Kunming surface »a m. Great Britain etc surface 11 am. Indo-China surface 9 am. i ava sur 9a m New Z<aland surface 9am Port Darwin surface 9 a.m. Med120 words
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1411 1940-08-05 8 Miss Nellie Chia Beats Singapore Champion BRILLIANT TENNIS IN MALAYAN CHAMPIONSHIPS A BRILLIANT sun shone yesterday on a day of iftagnificent tennis, when all the semi-final ties m the Malayan tennis tournament, which is being played on the S.C.C. courts m aid1,411 words
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403 1940-08-05 8 NON- ACCEPTORS ORDER OF RUNNING IN PENANG THE weights for all the races m Penang to-day, the second day of the Penang Turf C/ab's August meeting, is given bc(lcw together with the non-accsptors and the order of running. RACE 0NE— 2.30 P.M. Ponies Class 2 l>iv. 3 6 Furs. Faith403 words
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Article, Illustration50 1940-08-05 8 Lim Peng Han, driving a Ford 3622, as he was rounding the first, hairpin bend. His fastest time for the course m this event was 17.7 seconds, just .3 of a second slower than the winner's, J. A. Milne's, 47.4 seconds m a Ford Mercury.50 words
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568 1940-08-05 8 CEVERAL ties m the men's junior badminton championships of Singapore played yesterday morning, which were expected to produce lively badminton, were marred by the slippery condition of the court m the Clerical Union Hall which was used for dancing en Saturday night. Players were seen568 words
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Article94 1940-08-05 8 FREE PRESS THE following; arc selections for to-day's races m Penang: Race 1. I.adolet, White Gardenia. Race 2. Phariol, Canute. Race 3. New Life. Kit. Race 4. Hazmore, New World. Race 5. Lay Off, Solar Time. Race 6. Esquire, Scottish Rifle. Race 7. Dinna Forget, Nutcracker. Race94 words
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Article764 1940-08-05 8 COLONY'S UPHILL FIGKr IN SECOND KNOCK (From Our Own Correspondent > Kuala Lumpur. u BUNDLED out for 85 runs m their fir t j nn n Colony made "a desperate attempt mi n v,,.j r venture to avoid an innings' defeat m their annual764 words
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