The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 6 August 1940
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Title Section17 1940-08-06 1 The Singapore Free Press AND DAILY NEWS NO. 16,158. ESTD. 1835 TUESDAY, AUGUST 6, 1940. ft CENTS17 words
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268 1940-08-06 1 Five Times More Than Those Released By German Aircraft PLANE PRODUCTION NOW RUNNING NECK NECK TOR every German bomb dropped m Britain during four recent weeks, the R.A.F. has dropped more than five bombs on Germany and German-occupied territory, it wasReuter - 268 words
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Article158 1940-08-06 1 100 ITALIAN PLANES IN ATTACKS R.A.F. Bags Six Fisrhters ought 100 R. ko ;ao engageand hpve shot taisMMi aircraft Rgkten met 50 ighten m the Bir-el-<»obbi vl ,r.» loinmuniquc. hroe enemy I bombers attacked -•rations west of way to the tar- ;a?ed by about wn m flames and v the158 words
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Article43 1940-08-06 1 T\\j>hineton. Aug. 5. no information here *nim* the reported Tnited "»Mi warning to Japan v KtlWrtiaii Indies. J Ot'pirtmrnt spokesman '^"ter he kneu of no incident ''I h ivr caused the i-sue :r% I l irninsj.- ReuterReuter - 43 words
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213 1940-08-06 1 Spitfires Carry War Into The Enemy Camp London, Aug. 5. NINE British Spitfire pilots carried the war into the enemy camp and shot down two Messerschmitt 109 off the French coast to-day, within range of German anti-air-craft guns. These are two of the three enemy fighters which the Air Ministry213 words
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Article54 1940-08-06 1 London, Aus. 5. A QUARTER of a million old age pensioners m Britain are receiving increased pensions. They will draw 9, 6 d a week more than they used to and this proves there has been no neglect m the social services m Britain m spite54 words
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Article169 1940-08-06 1 London, Aug. 5. THE Air Ministry news service, des- cribing the activities of one bomber pilot during the week-end, says he set off after breakfast for an objective In northern France. From Gravelines, he followed the railway line to Dunkirk, where he saw an armouredReuter - 169 words
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Article, Illustration43 1940-08-06 1 Prince Took This Picture Of His Wife Child This picture of Princess Juliana of the Netherlands and Princess Irene, her younger child, was taken at their English home by Prince Bernard just before Princess Juliana and the two children left England for Canada.43 words
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73 1940-08-06 1 Indian Premier Congress "Mirage 'in*.* iurum, Aug. T». SIR C. P. RAMASWAMI AIYER. Dew an (premier) of Travailcore, addressing th© Travancore Legislative Assembly, referred to the Congress demand for independence and said that to ask that an unarmed India should discard Dominion status and British protection was to pursue a73 words
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76 1940-08-06 1 Larchmont l^ew York), hug. 5. T^HE death has occurred of Dr. Frede--1 rick Cook, who perpetrated one of the greatest hoaxes on record by claiming that he had discovered the North Pole m 1909. Five days after Cook had made this claim, aReuter - 76 words
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64 1940-08-06 1 London, Aug. 5. INTERNMENT camps m Britain came I under the official control of the Home Office yesterday. A special census is being conducted of the internees with the object of finding out who's who m the camps. The release of certain internees whoReuter - 64 words
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Article37 1940-08-06 1 LATVIA SOVIET Moscow, Au?. 5. THE Soviet radio states that requests for the incorporation of Latvia m the Soviet Union wer? made by M Kirchenstein. acting President of Latvia, at to-day's session of the Supreme Soviet.- Reuter.37 words
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155 1940-08-06 1 Washington, Aug. 5. 'PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT has made a call for unity between the Federal and State Governments m strengthening national defence and uncovering subversive activities m a message addressed to the FederalState Conference on law enforcemeeting is designed to promote closer co-operation m guardingReuter - 155 words
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371 1940-08-06 1 SEND 50 DESTROYERS TO BRITAIN, SAYS AMERICAN GENERAL Washington, Aii£. '•>. "I SAY to you solemnly that to-morrow may be forever too late to keep war from the Americas,*' declared Gen. Perching, who commanded the American Army m the last war, m a broadcast m which he advocated that theReuter - 371 words
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245 1940-08-06 1 EITHER the t~4tt Minister, Mr. Winston Churchill, or the For?ign Under-Secretary, Mr. R. A. Butler, will make a statement m the House of Commons to-day on the position regarding Japan, following the arrest of Japanese subject m British territories. According to semi -official Japanese245 words
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Advertisement48 1940-08-06 1 THERE IS NO Bill tK TEA THAN BIGIA TEA GROWN IN MALAYA SEAVIEW H HOTEL TO NIGHT WEDNESDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY SPECIAL DINNER-DANCE CABARET DINNER $3.00 NON-DINEKS SI. OO ENTERTAINMENT PROVIDED BY MAGGIE CALLOWAY SATURDAY K\ i I NSION TO I M I li—^A <r?T\f! 0 vl fei rl48 words
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Article305 1940-08-06 2 Southern Malayan (ss) 20- Sione Tin 12 6d Soutnern Tronon <ss) 89d Sungei Bssl (ss) 11 6 i Tavoy Tin ss 1 9 d Tronoh <ss) 18 9d Hong Kong Tin (ss) 17 6d London, Aug. 5. The following are to-day's closing middle Quotations. Shares are oX305 words
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Article185 1940-08-06 2 COMMODITIES EXCHANGES iFrom OOru r Own CorresoondeDt) London, Aug. 5. COMMODITY and Exchange markets closed as follows v/itb previous quotations In paranthesls: RUBBER: Steady. Spot 12 15i16d 13 1 16 d (12 15 16d 13 M6d) S»pt 12 13 16d 12 15 16d (12 13 16d 12 15 16d) Oct-Dec185 words
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Advertisement196 1940-08-06 2 TO-DAY 3 SHOWS yj| M Q D M 315 6is& 9 is p.-* MLnM IVIPIxM Final Scrrcninsrs of Warner IJros. Thrilling Production j^^^ ERROL FLYNH JnM W 3SAIVI HOPKSNS »1^ VIRGINIA CITY' v >*^|^te'V HUMPHREY BOGART, \^^R«^« DON'T MISS IT— POSITIVELY LAST DAY TO-MORROW 3.15, 6.15, 9.15 ANOTHER GREAT STORY196 words
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Advertisement237 1940-08-06 2 THAT WINSOME LITTLE SINGING STAR WHO STOLE YOUR HEARTS IN "THE UNDERPUP"— IN HER LATEST SUCCESS TO DAY 3.15-6.15-9.15 AT THE C A P ITOL -WtfOSYOUANEWST^^ V Thai Melody Man is here with the new *4jfof screen sensation of the nation glorious H 4\p Gl ria JeaD The Dnder Pu237 words
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Advertisement183 1940-08-06 2 The Fifth Column G VE Y A 0 B U US R DAIJG^ Deeds won the! ■*>«** s n**^ success to n Em pi re... loose talk may imperil it receive m Bl wonder ,ha, your dau fe tr any ion,,, always m I bouOil I RiV€f V "oa<. Phone183 words
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215 1940-08-06 3 Britain "On Alert" for Any Invasion Attempt By Nazis London, Aug. 5. Mm Viert" is the keynote of leaders m a number At the morning papers, who welcome what the Daily Us Churchill's "prod m the ribs" of the British m nu him that theReuter - 215 words
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Article81 1940-08-06 3 i ondon, Aug. 5. I American corres'ished through a tour of Hamburg; i prGve to them j had been done by traces of any dear m their Ml visit the most -.burg, where most iv situa'r'd. ritiea contradict Hamburg raids. Ida German 1 strenuous denials had81 words
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290 1940-08-06 3 Maniu Opposes Secession To Hungary Bucharest, Aug. 5. TTHE tension is tightening rapidly here over the Transylvanian issue, Dr. Maniu, the Peasant Party leader, has declared he is opposed to the Rumanian Government beginning negotiations with Budapest or other governments concerning satisfaction of the Hungarian territorial claims. El has alsoReuter - 290 words
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46 1940-08-06 3 London. Au£. 5. mHE official Rumanian analysis of the 1 agricultural situation m Rumania admits that the harvest this year will be smaller than for many years past. There will be no export surpluses and rationing is to be introduced. ReuterReuter - 46 words
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66 1940-08-06 3 London, Aug. 5. HM.S. ALCANTARA is reported to •have sailed from Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) this afternoon. She went into Rio de Janeiro last Thursday after an engagement with a German armed merchant raider m the south Atlantic. She damaged the raider butReuter - 66 words
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73 1940-08-06 3 London, Aug. 5. THE death at the early age of 56 of the Maharaja of Mysore is recorded with regret by the Press, which recalls his visit to Britain m 1936. The Times, m a tribute to the Maharaja, says that his death ceprives IndiaBritish Wireless - 73 words
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28 1940-08-06 3 34 KLIIED IN WRECK OF CALCUTTA EXPRESS utta. Auff. 5. are known t> and 90 injured mail train frmn C-.il-•H < n-'.lh of to hn.» berg reoM -ci ReuterReuter - 28 words
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70 1940-08-06 3 GnM, Aug. 3. <- > itbrating the or the cstablishregime und^r thi General past of 200.000 m r.ll over the us m the rations were COH- n:<?ht. ft that Gen. ci Greece more af of her s.a les- day o| Venizelos. wa the difflcultL* i m70 words
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62 1940-08-06 3 P Ankara, Aug. 5. RKEYS defensive preparations are being steadily intensified, the general staff b*ing determine to leave nothing to chance. Meanwhile, there is a persistent rum«>ur that an Italian-German commission is shortly going to Syria. No Italian comment is available here on* theReuter - 62 words
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Article192 1940-08-06 3 British Air Power Triumph London, Aug. 5. MEWS of the successful trans--11 Atlantic flight by the British civil flying-boat Clare has caused great satisfaction m London. The trip took just over 16 hours. The Daily Telegraph says it gives momentous promise of things to come and at a critical periodReuter - 192 words
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77 1940-08-06 3 London, Aug. 5. IN connection with the statement that the London office of the Havas agency had been transformed into a new independent French agency, it should be made clear that the Havas agency is still being represented m London. Any confusion which mayReuter - 77 words
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Article32 1940-08-06 3 London, Aug. 5. THE German wireless salcl to-day that Hitler had returned to Berlin and conferred with his Foreign Minister, Ribbentrop. Field Marshal Goering and Gen. vcn Brauchitsh.— Reuter.32 words
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342 1940-08-06 3 London, Aug. 5. AFTER the war, Britain "m tackling the problem of her own reconstruction will become the natural leader m the reconstruction of Europe." This is the theme of an editorial m The Times, which points out that usTbecause the BritishBritish Wireless - 342 words
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Article, Illustration20 1940-08-06 3 A striking picture of a tank negotiating: rougl) ground m operations on the Egyptian-Libyan border.20 words
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277 1940-08-06 3 Reorganization AnnoitncecHnr London Agreement London, Aug. 5. AN Anglo-Polish militaiy agreement was signed to-day m London. Polish forces for sometime past have been preparing to continue the struggle side by side with Britain, and the agreement reaffirms the determination of the two governmentsReuter - 277 words
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94 1940-08-06 3 London, Aug. 5 GIFTS of money for relief purposes as well as war materials are bems received from various parts of the Empire. The Navy League has received from Cape Town £1,630 for deserving cases resulting from the Dunkirk and Narvik operations. TheReuter - 94 words
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Article54 1940-08-06 3 London, Aug. 5. i^ERMAN planes have again dropped v* leaflets containing extracts of Hitler's speech to the Reichstag. They fell m the north-east, southeast ard south-west of England. Bundles fell m a country graveyard m the south-east. All the leaflets m the south-west fell onReuter - 54 words
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62 1940-08-06 3 Washington, Auj. 5. THE Senate Military Committee decided by 12 votes to thrqe to send the Burke Wa,ds^orth Conscription Bill to the Senate. The nim of the Bill Is to register 42,000.000 men between the a^es of 18 and 64 for actual military trainingReuter - 62 words
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Article103 1940-08-06 3 London, Aug. 5. A HUNDRED soldiers m the Windsor district last night attended a film entertainment at Windsor Castle as the guests of the King and Queen. Their Majesties were present and the performance was by way of being an informal celebration of theBritish Wireless - 103 words
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60 1940-08-06 3 New York, Aug. 5. THE organisation of an aviation unit m Montreal to fly bombing planes from Canada to Britain was announced by Capt. Bennett who is now en route from Canada to California for liaison with aircraft plants. He declares that heReuter - 60 words
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107 1940-08-06 3 London, Aug. 5. IT is now revealed that consider- able damage and havoc amounting to some thousands of pounds sterling was caused by a cloudbursts at the Scottish port of Cromartv ten days ago. It is stated that a cloudburst struck the town withReuter - 107 words
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70 1940-08-06 3 London, Aug. 5. A USTRALIA has a scheme lor stor- ing millions of gallons of petrol. The Minister of Supply stated to-day that depots are being built further inland ana arrangements are being made with oil companies to set up a pooling system for70 words
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Article74 1940-08-06 3 MRS. Bruce Pctrie died at the General Hospital, Singapore, last night after a long and serious illness beginning nearly a year ago. She was admitted to the hospital last Tuesday. She came to this country about 1922 and was married to Mr. Bruce Petrie m74 words
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Article140 1940-08-06 3 THLRE wcic 2* ber.e'io.arici i- *omen and three men of the Federated MaUy States War Relief Fund (1914—1918) at the beginning o? last year, states the administration report of the Fund. Five beneficiaries were resident m the East, and one beneficiary died during the year.140 words
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Advertisement179 1940-08-06 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. p— WWPWi .II l»ix179 words
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570 1940-08-06 4 The Singapore Free Press TUESDAY, AUGUST 6,1940. Japan Japanese •THE deterioration of Anglo- Japanese relations, due to *th« "positive" policy of the now Japanese Government and the unstatesmanlike utterances of its spokesmen, is naturally causing a good deal of disappointment among those who believed that the signing of the agreement570 words
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Article, Illustration1373 1940-08-06 4 ELIE J. BOIS - ELIE J. BOIS BY FormerEditor-hi-Chicf of the Petit l\. AT Tours on June 12 and n 13 General Weygand told a discouraged Cabinet of armies m confusion and columns of refugees machinegunned by the invader. Then referring to the Russian debacle of 1917 and the Soviet menace,1,373 words
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Advertisement331 1940-08-06 4 Do You Like Old fhincjs^ JM Then You Will Like EYCUAIIf liqueur BA9llAlf BRANDY CLUB. 4O YEARS 6O YEARS OLD CALDBECK'S fiy So c c i t nopointment Established /^r^. ••5^ •sar* NEWEST DESIGN IN DIAMOND JEWELLERY Necklaces Bracelets Brooches Rings Clip Watches r voratea n C- yt:n I SINGAPORE331 words
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Advertisement38 1940-08-06 4 Here's a Device to Save Lens Strains and Breakage J n THIS SCREWLESS CONSTRUCTION is only obtainable from Nan Sin Optical House Manujacturing Ophthalmic Opticians I'BONE 6363. 32b, Nr-rth Kr.rp Road. Singapore. Branch 113, High St.. K. l.utnpur.38 words
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293 1940-08-06 5 Egyptian Patriots Warn Against Dictatorships THREAT TO INDEPENDENCE TfIAT Eastern countries do not lack fearless patriots mon<f their political leaders who are mindful of the ntere-ts of their countries continues to be demonstrated, Keuter message from London. lowing the outspoken denunciation by Dr. Ahmed293 words
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78 1940-08-06 5 Court Martial In Singapore To Try Officer Hearing Opens At Tanglin To-day GENERAL Court Martial will A this morning at Tang:ks for the hearing of igainst Captain (Surveyor .bert Charles Loveday, r tial will be held m gymnasium at Tanglin The Court will consist of Brigadier A. D. Cur.C lonel78 words
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254 1940-08-06 5 HE had r.?ticed Raffles boys aslonsibility for their own work. reTusing to take advantage of loop-holes and deand creating their own and their own stan- Mr. D. W. McLeod. pal of Raffles Institution and now en leave prior to m his farewell; vhich is254 words
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Article201 1940-08-06 5 Burma Authorities' Reported Action rIREE Japanese have been arrested by the P\rma Authorities m Rangoon, according to the information reaching the Japanese Consulate-General m Singapore yesterday. The Singapore Herald, m?ntionins their arrest, gives their names as follows: Mr. Oba. of the Japanese Industrial Bureau, a trade promotion201 words
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242 1940-08-06 5 A SPECIAL English class fcr Chinese school boys will be held m Singapore at Monks Hill School at th? beginning of next year, the Free Press understands. The class will consist cf 35 boys, seven of whom will be given free education, under a242 words
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Article125 1940-08-06 5 (From Our Own Correspondent > Johore Bahru, Aug. B. THE malaria epidemic at Mersing has been brought well under control, so that there has been no occurrence of fresh cases for the last two months. Extensive oiling and drainage work is proceeding at Mersing town and125 words
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Article, Illustration29 1940-08-06 5 Pulling: the track on a modern tank, a scene from the film now showing the British public the enormous p oportions of Britain's war effort.29 words
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Article36 1940-08-06 5 (From Our Own Correspondent) Johore Bahru, Aug. 5. r'NGKU MAHKOTA, the Regent of Johore, has recovered from an attack of gout. The Regent presided over a meeting of the Executive Council yesterday.36 words
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Article, Illustration189 1940-08-06 5 Japanese Officer Alleges There Was Smuggling A JAPANESE Eastern News message from Hanoi states that Lieut. -Commander Sunzo Hidaka. a member of the Japanese inspectorate detailed to the Kwangchowwan French leased territory m southern Kwangtung Province arrived m Tokio from Kwangchowwan on Friday. Commenting on conditions m Kwangchowwan. Lieut.-Commander Hidaka189 words
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Article102 1940-08-06 5 THE translation bureau attached to the Sultan Idris 1 raining College at Tanjong Malim now prepares or translates into Malay and sees through the pre:s the MCOHUJ text-books for school work and a variety cf novels and books of general interest. It is also responsible for editing manuscripts102 words
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Article175 1940-08-06 5 IT MORE general use of electric fencing is A contemplated m the Sungkai game reserve m Perak, states British Resident's annual report. An electrified fence was purchased and installed on the boundary of the reserve where the old game tracks cross towards Ulu Blkam. This was175 words
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166 1940-08-06 5 "YESTERDAY saw the end of an August bank holiday week-end which has been favoured with brilliant weather and splendid sporting attract ons. The holiday for Singapore was a particularly fine one for the entertainments provided. In spite of the blazing sunshine, hundreds spent their mornings166 words
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282 1940-08-06 5 American Answers Nazi Charge Against N. I. INTERNED GERMANS GET EXCELLENT TREATMENT Hancloeng, Ati£. L rONTRARY to German allegations that Nazis interned m the Netherlands Indies have been H-tlWted, the internees have expressed to a United Press of Amei lea correspondent their appreciation of the decree of freedom allowed them282 words
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Article233 1940-08-06 5 'Fror.i Our Own Correspondent) J «>h nre Rahru, Aug. .V THE Executive Council has *an;>ro ed the OJtenrancc or the biaeir-om at Tohore Bar-ru oo Sept. 2, 3 and 4 between 7 pm. and midnight, m .ooreration with Singapore. Th? prohibition will apply to233 words
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Article90 1940-08-06 5 pRISONERS i:) JVrak > y'artea lor .lug long-term m<:. view to impro er their men~alitv. and v applications to .tend have had to b* nfus<d as the size of the < sung two rla^b.' kept v/.thin a reasonable l.mit. gU Ecting British Resident, Mr. N. F.90 words
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Advertisement242 1940-08-06 5 rfjS\ A FASTER feY I CLOSER j£Jp[ a SHAVE! I y>*u*fi*r NO BLADES NO SOAP I NO SCRAPING REMINGTON RAND ELECTRIC CLOSE SHAVER ■TTIXTTTT^Tn^^MJ'H Because oj the Remington ■BDGEyHEEBBBHM il>mi- the ]»<<>: £k y^^^ precision instrument ever /s devised for removing Jiair^ m m ASc~^^^^ m from the face. COMPLETE242 words
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Advertisement400 1940-08-06 6 P.&O. and BRITISH INDIA LINES (INCORPORATED IK ENGLAND) P. O. S. If. COS SAILINGS. The best possible services are being maintained by The P. 0. S. N. Coy. from the Straits to their usual ports of call m China, India, Ceylon and the United Kingdom. Passengers are requested to register400 words
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Advertisement307 1940-08-06 6 BOUSTEAD CO., LTD. (Incorporated m f M.a.) TELEPHONE: FreUrht 5431 Pmasue SUI INDIAN PACIf IC Regular service from the Orient to Vancouver by GIANT EMPRESSES-yAcross Canada through the Canadian Rockies— Lake Louise—Banff. Trans-Atlantic by "EMPRESS* "DUCHESS" or "MONT steamers to the United Kingdom. All under one management tor detailed Information307 words
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Advertisement462 1940-08-06 6 MANSFIELD CO., LTD? BLUE FUNNEL LIME. I Frequent Sailings to United Kingdom. Oates a ort not guaranteed, all cargo bookings subject to ConfA r War Clauses. WESTERN AUSTRALIA THE SHORTEST SEA ROUTE AT THE CHEAPEST FAR Regular Services to Fre mantle (Perth) vl? j^ 9 by first class oassenger ships.462 words
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937 1940-08-06 7 CHURCHILL LINE OF FORTS GUARDS BRITAIN Australian's Visit To Defence Girdle NOTHING LEFT UNDONE London, July 24. MEVER before— in the war of 1914-18 or m this war has Britain had an army comparable m quality, equipment, or numbers to that which stands guard to-day. Yet I have not met937 words
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Article10 1940-08-06 7 DOMESTIC OCCURRENCE DEATH. 5. Enid, beloved [c Funeral this leterj.10 words
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155 1940-08-06 7 THE annual general meeting of the Lawn Tennis Association of Malaya was held on Sunday at the S.C.C. The following otScers were elected for the year: President, Mr. Tay Lian Teck: vicepresidents, the president of each State and Settlement Association affiliated Ito the Lawn Tennis155 words
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Article141 1940-08-06 7 GUNBOAT JACK. pugilist, tap dancer, musician, sharpshootei and trick cyclist, is making a fln< effort to help Great Britain win th< war. Writing from Colombo, Jack say! that his one ambition is to send 1 plane to England's aid. Jack started his effort on July 5141 words
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249 1940-08-06 7 From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Aug. 5. SHARING six matches, the strong Mayflower Badminton Party of Singapore were stretched fully by the local Springvale Badminton Party. All the games were keenly contested, and produced badminton of a hish standard. The local team249 words
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Article31 1940-08-06 7 Sac-er: fi-s', division. Chinese vs. I. ovals, stadium; Fortress RE. vs. Arjylls, Changi; second division (a), R.A.O.C. vs. R.A.F. (Tengah), Alexandra; R.A. (8.M.) vs. Pulau Brani, Blakan Mati.31 words
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355 1940-08-06 7 'From Our 'Badminton Correspondent) Ipoli. Aug. 5. rpBOH SENG KHOON once again sueI ce&sfully defended his singles title against Tan Cheng Phcr m a thrilling three-set game m the Perak badminton championships. Cheng Phor displayed marvellous accuracy m his smashes and placements, often355 words
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Article, Illustration46 1940-08-06 7 These Bren funs and other equipment brought back b> the 8.E.1 from France and Belgium will be u>ed to carry on the light Ili.lrr d dn't get them although he blasted that he w uid "annihilate" the British forces at Dunkirk46 words
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Article306 1940-08-06 7 For Freedom' At Pavilion AMONG the films of the present war that have been made and that will be mad 3, "For Freedom" will have an outstanding place. It opened at the Pavilion yesterday to bis houses and is one of the few films that no one should miss. Advance306 words
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141 1940-08-06 7 From Our Own Correspond Kuala Lumpur, Aug. 5. J. A. Thivy o* Perak became the men's singles champion m the AllMalayan Indian tennis tournament, which was concluded here to-day when he beat A. Das Lazarus m a close game. The men's handicap doubles was not completed,141 words
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Article477 1940-08-06 7 Present Boys Win Annual Cricket GOVERNORS' SHIELD GAME AT WOODSVILLE ¥>LAYING on a rcment pi»;h covered vitb matting, at their new school at Woodsville ye*.*rday, the St. Andrew's Present boys beat the Old B ys m their annual crick "t encounter by 21 runs, m a two inning, pamf tbuwinn:477 words
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Advertisement299 1940-08-06 7 w^ ft m m m rENDKRS SINGAPORE M, N|(-IPALITY Fenders. mvtied for the s jt services. For Municipal Tenders dird High Piessure mg 4 p.m. Aug. v, iwv. Ga yd. Wrought Iron Tubes I 10 40 to 30 3 41. Date I pm. Sept 16. 1940. of Pammf Station at299 words
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Advertisement124 1940-08-06 7 YESTERDAY'S RACES AT THE SWIMMING CLOT r[E 1 Aovtag are ihe r^:ulu of races held at the Sijigapore Sw:mmm? Club :esterd-v iroming. Women's Vrre S Five metre handicap: w.nnor Mi c > D Br^wr. Ml sees): 2, Mi.'s P. Man M-id '41' r ix N 3, Mirs Onderwyzcr (€1 NOVELTY124 words
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Miscellaneous93 1940-08-06 7 POST OFFICE MAIL LIST Mails cltxe at the General Post Office as follows. TO-DAY China: Amoy. Canton. Chuan Chow. Chungking. Klung Chow. Kunming. Shanghai and Swmtow air 9.30 a.m. Hong Kong a ir 930 ftm Inuo-China a ir 9^30 a.m. Japan air 9.30 a.m. TO-MOR&OW Australia Western) surface noon Christmas93 words
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940 1940-08-06 8 KHO SIN KIE WINS MALAYAN SINGLES TITLE Pat Hughes And Smith Doubles Champions SUCCESSFUL ENDING TO •TENNIS CHAMPIONSHIPS U7HEN the Malayan tennis tournament, which has fceen played over the week-end on the S.C.C. courts came to a successful end yesterday, Malaya saluted a whole array of new champions, at the940 words
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Article, Illustration20 1940-08-06 8 picture. Mrs k. K. C. Carter, women's singles champion and mixed doubles chamoion with k\** ciKie- Free PressFree Press - 20 words
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Article, Illustration1425 1940-08-06 8 Sir Patrick Pays Handsome Dividend In Third Event (From Our Own Correspondent) TO outstanding feature of this .fteZfn's^ces'here I L WaS i he S u° Cess of thc Kuala Lvm P»r owner, Mr Alan Loke, whose horses won no less than four nfFree Press - 1,425 words
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Article118 1940-08-06 8 Mrs. Carter whose volleying drew t e l eral r S unds of applause, and they we /f eood winners, C-2. 6^-4, 6-3 vinLl Z end f l T he dayf<3 P^y- at whl ch Major-General L. V. Bond, GOC w? c laya^ wa an118 words
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Article125 1940-08-06 8 I X Malayan U^ Pionships were as i,.!, C Mm s IN( lrs •3WS Kic N WOMEN'S S,V(, U MEN'S IHMB|.|. N (i. P. Hughes and i» beat Kho Sin Kie and h Nln^ Leon? r— 4, c~« c r h «a h^ WOMFVS lh M ,>125 words
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Article184 1940-08-06 8 IN a conversation with i p^ reporter after the g A Ethe Malayan tennis tournament yester- genial Pat Hughe* declared ugh the average standard o: Malaya nis was fairly good. wayaD players lacked was that d. v[j; extra fire m their play v• PUts onp tto the184 words
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