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Title Section20 1940-08-07 1 LATE SINGAPORE EDITION The Singapore Free Press AND DAILY NEWS NO. 16,159. ESTU. 1835 WEDNESDAY, AUGIST 7, IfHO 5 CENTS20 words
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121 1940-08-07 1 Three Columns Now Advancing Into Somaliland i COMMUNIQUE issued by the British authorities m w.ttrday says that the Italians began an usance into British Somaliland last Sunday. are BOW moving m three columns. One I on Oilwina, the second on Harreisa and n GaraReuter - 121 words
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47 1940-08-07 1 London, Aug. 6 5 X of Commons J i the Govern ::e importance the suggestion be a Joint Allied ution of the war. for co-opera-between the .r Govemmenis with Brlv sic, howev*^. I with all secution *fl MC any admachiner? f-jr ReuterReuter - 47 words
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48 1940-08-07 1 Nairobi Kenya), Aus. 6. 12 officers and East African and I 3 was accidentally either. Eight were ur South African J. Ffytch Sogg, ar, Lieut. Barton and J A Clunie: an East H H Dugmore: air mechanics: £i**nzi(? and C*» ReuterReuter - 48 words
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Article33 1940-08-07 1 COMMONS COMMITTEE CAPT. RAMSAY T London, An?. 6. Privileges of the ns. which is to concietention under the toni of Capt. Ramsay. r Midlothian and a breach of prlrst formal meet- British WirelessBritish Wireless - 33 words
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169 1940-08-07 1 Penalties For Wasting Of Food In Britain London, Aug. 6. THE Ministry of Food has made an order lor preventing the waste of food and carrying with it penalties against offenders. Under this order it will be an offence to waste food, which is described as "everything used by manReuter - 169 words
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Article95 1940-08-07 1 London. Aug. 6 FE Air and Home Security Ministries' communique, states that last night enemy aircraft dropped a small number of bombs on a few districts m south-east England. There was no damage and no casualties were caused. Yesterday afternoon fighter aircraft shot down anReuter - 95 words
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Article71 1940-08-07 1 London, Aug. 6. THE Kirns to-day handed to Mrs. Nichols, widow of Lance Corporal Harry Nichols, of the Grenadier Guards, the Victoria Cross posthumously awarded to her husband. The ceremony took place m private at Buckingham Palace. A few minutes later, the King publicly decorated Capt. HaroldBritish Wireless - 71 words
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194 1940-08-07 1 Belgium's Food Position Grows Desperate London, Aug. C. MR. John Cudahy, former American rmbassador m Belgium, painted a gloomy picture of the economic conditions m Belgium to a meeting of newspaper representatives m London to-day. He suggested that supplies of foodstuffs, which had already been severely rationed, might last fromReuter - 194 words
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125 1940-08-07 1 Nairobi, Auk. 6. THE Legislative Council of Kenya to- day gave further proof of its determination to co-operate to the full with the rest of the Empire. The Council passed without discussion and m record time two new tax measures. One places a surchargeReuter - 125 words
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Article97 1940-08-07 1 London, Aug. 6. Sir Kingsiey Wood, m the House of Commons, stated that the assets and reserves of the Suez Canal Company held m Paris were m French franc and could not, therefore, add to the enemy's external resources. A great part of the company's assets andReuter - 97 words
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Article19 1940-08-07 1 The Bengal Club has donated a lakh of rupees to the East India fund for British war services ReuterReuter - 19 words
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304 1940-08-07 1 London, Aug. 6. JAPANESE official statements describe the arrests of Japanese m this country and the Empire as retaliations for the arrests of British subjects m Japan, writes The Times diplomatic correspondent who adds, "as Lord Halifax explained, they are not so." The BritishReuter - 304 words
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Article, Illustration37 1940-08-07 1 Physical fitness plays an important part m the training of mm m the British armies, and here a class of future P.T. instructors is seen at a lesson m anatomy.37 words
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398 1940-08-07 1 Whole Nation Must Devote Savings To State, Says Chancellor London, Aag« 6. THE Chancellor of ihe Exchequer, Sir Kingsley Wood, 1 moving the second reading of the Finance Bill, said that before further taxation were imposed adequate time should be given. The Chancellor emphasised the vital importance of all sectionsReuter - 398 words
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Article187 1940-08-07 1 U.S. A. MUST ARM ARM, SAYS HULL Call To People For Sacrifices Washington, Aug. IN a statement issued before he left for his vacation, the United States Secretary of State, Mr. Cordell Hull, declared: "We must continue to arm. "The Havana Conference agreed that adequate preparations for continental defence couldReuter - 187 words
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149 1940-08-07 1 London, Auc. ft. HOW the attitude of his men changed on account of the brutality of the Germans was told m London to-day by Squadron Leader J. W. Donaldson, D.S.O. He said two of his men were involved m a collision over Dunkirk. One of149 words
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64 1940-08-07 1 I ondori AUjJ. TPHE Prime Minister indicated some time ago tnat tne Parliamentary summer vacation was bound to be short, as the Government is anxious to keep m the closest possible touch with Parliament Lobby circles believe the recess will not last longer than aReuter - 64 words
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Advertisement49 1940-08-07 1 EXCLUSIVE ASSORTMENT Gold SUver MESH HAND-BAGS g win CERTAINLY >l IT TOOT TASTE CHOTIRMALLS -m TO-NIGHT DINNER DANCE (informal) 8 p.m. to midnight Dinner $3.00 No BALLROOM ADMISSION CHARGE IN THE VERANDAH GBILL-SPECIAL DISH FROM LV^R UAGON $IJ>O Served from XtM to ?.3O pjn. 4^£^RCHESTRA directed by DAN HOPKINS49 words
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Advertisement87 1940-08-07 1 FOR YOUR DAY FROCKS AND COSTUME? TOOTAL'S [CREASE-RESISTINf. LINENS I UIARANTEED si N I AMI *v TIB FAST CHOTIRMALVS SEAVIEW H HOTEL TO-MHHI FRIDAY 6c SATURDAY SPECIAL DINNER-DANCE CABARET ENTERTAINMENT PROVIDED BY MAGGIE CALLOW AY DINNER $3.— NON-DINERS *J DANCE FORMAI BOOK NOW FOR THE BUY A BOMBER BALL. IN87 words
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201 1940-08-07 2 Mr. Toyoda And Detention Of Japanese MR. K. TOYODA, the Japanese Consul-General m Singapore, called on the acting Colonial Secretary, Mr. H. Weisbeig, yesterday to discuss with him the detention on Sunday of Mr. Ishira Kobayashi, the Singapore correspondent of the Domei news agency and the manager of Eastern News.201 words
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Article54 1940-08-07 2 Baghdad, Aug. 6. |RAQ will shortly establish a legation at Kabul under a Charge d'Affaires. Both countries, being signatories *.o the non-aggression treaty known as the Saadabad Pact signed m 1937 between Iran. Afgahanistan, Iraq and Turkey, feel that the inauguration of normal diplomatic relations will stablisp the situation mReuter - 54 words
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Article423 1940-08-07 2 •T»HERE was a large gathering at the funeral of Mrs. Enid Petrie at Bidadari Cemetery, Singapore, yesterday afternoon. Mrs. Petrie died In hospital on Monday night after an illness which began 'nearly a year ago. She was the wife of Mr. Bruce Petrie, one of423 words
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628 1940-08-07 2 Significant Delay Of The Blitzkrieg BRITISH TRIUMPH AT SEA New York, Aug. L DOES Hitler really mean to attempt an invasion soon or is he merely waging a "nerve war" as the accompaniment of a long-term attempt to starve Britain out? More and more American628 words
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Article127 1940-08-07 2 GLORIA JEAN, the 12-year-old singing star, gives four songs m "If I Had My Way," the Universal picture which opened at the Capitol y.oterday. One of these she sings alone and the other three are duets with her costar, Bing Crosby, who also sings two127 words
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Article47 1940-08-07 2 WHILE leaving the bathroom of a house m Kerbau Road yesterday afternoon, an Indian boy, Vishnu Gopal, aged 4*4 year fell and shattered a bottle he was holding. The broken pieces severely gashed his body and he was immediately operated on after admission to hospital.47 words
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Article170 1940-08-07 2 jygß. A. G. MACDONNELL, m a com- mentary on the news broadcast from London yesterday, dealt with German wireless announcements that there were grave differences on the board of the Suez Canal Company. The Board comprised French and British directors, and to suggest that there were170 words
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Article308 1940-08-07 2 London, Aug. 6. The following are to-day's closing middle quotations. Shares are of £1 denomination unless otherwise stated: Con. Loan 5% 1944-64... 99 \i Funding Loan 4% 1960-90 111** Hi War Loan 3V4% 100U Vl6 Com. Union Assce (Units) 6 Prudential Assce A" 20 RoyaJ Assce 6%308 words
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Article182 1940-08-07 2 COMMODITIES EXCHANGES (From Ou» o«d correspondent) London, Aug. 6. ./"•COMMODITY ana Exchange markets closed as follows t.itb previous quotations to paran thesis: RUBBER: Firm. Spot 13 l'l6d 13 3 16d (12 15 16d 13 1 16 d) Sept 12 15 16d 13 1 16 d (12 13 16d 12 15182 words
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Article110 1940-08-07 2 Hong: Kong:, Aug. 6. LIEUT.-GEN. E. F. Norton, the new Governor of Hong Kong has landed. He proceeded to Government House and took the oath of office, states Reuter. He was until recently Commander of the Madras District. Born 67 years ago he served throughout110 words
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Article66 1940-08-07 2 "Road To Singapore" At Cathay "DOAD TO BINGA* •^already had night premim yesterday. With l> Crosby and Bob H a riotously funny adventures of chums stranded where m the Ind. aoes not actually ture, but this den success as a comedy. Dorothy Lam uj charming heroine and actions are su:66 words
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Article47 1940-08-07 2 BML of lUXX* r aged Chines*. T, Kia had a charge of i lilmta the Bingap It was alleged thi unknown persons, Tan one An? Chi n Un of (34 on Aug. 4. weapon m of wood being used The case was mention47 words
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Advertisement133 1940-08-07 2 ANOTHER GREAT STORY FROM THE PEN OF A. J. C3OHIN WHO GAVE THE SCREEN THE PRIZE WINNING 'TH£ CITADEL' OPENING iljimyißßar^^ls, 6.15 today HLirampnfi 9.15 p. M The Author of "The Citadel" Now Gives You the dramatic IdVe story of a doctor who knew wornI en, and of two sisters,133 words
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Advertisement203 1940-08-07 2 THAT WINSOME LITTLE SINGING STAR \\||n STOLE YOUR HEARTS IN "THE INhHU'I IN HER LATEST BUCCBBB TO-DAY 3.15-6.15-9.15^ AT THE CAPITOL Ever since her first Picture Everybody's been asking for her! PONT MISS THIS: M7%*?i& SING-SATIONALI ,< A A /«*flV MIVMML PICTUIf YOU'LL MARVEL AT GLORIA JEAN'S GRAND SINGINI d203 words
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134 1940-08-07 3 press Emphasizes Importance Of New Agreement London, Aug. 6. rwv tau-o for which Britain is fighting >ms morally n A materiall> reinforced when the Anglo-Polish military was signed yesterday, writes The Times. 0 an emphatic declaration of confidence as well oi hii-h resohe. supportReuter - 134 words
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91 1940-08-07 3 A London, Au». 6. GERMAN propaganda trick has recently been tried m France. Tno workers of a factory just outside Paris were ordered to leather to hear a statement by an official. The speaker's first words were"Will all those who do not understand GermanReuter - 91 words
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224 1940-08-07 3 Hitler Fears Trouble In The Balkans London, Aug. 6. "|F there is one thing which Hitler wishes to avoid more than anything else, it is war m the Balkans," declared Mr. Wilson Broadbent, diplomatic correspondent of the Daily Mail m a broadcast from the BBC. to-day. Mr. Broadbent added thatReuter - 224 words
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71 1940-08-07 3 Tokio, Aug. 6. "I>HE French authorities m Indo- China court misfortune for themselves should they overestimate their powers," said a stall officer of the Japanese expeditionary force m South China, according to a Canton despatch. This officer is said to have referred to "enormousReuter - 71 words
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60 1940-08-07 3 Bermuda, Aug. 6. A Government announcement says that the Duke and Duchess are due to arrive shortly. The Governor of Bermuda and his sister will entertain them unofficially al Government House. The length of the stay depends on arrangements for the journey toReuter - 60 words
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Article, Illustration70 1940-08-07 3 The biggest and safest air raid shelter m the whole of England has been opened recently by the Mayor of South wark. The shelter has been adapted at a cost of £50,000 from the Borough Tube tunnel. South wark it was originally intended for 8,00070 words
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174 1940-08-07 3 Gen. Pershing 's Plan Te^Aid Britain Wins Approval New York, Aug. 6. THE suggestion of Gen. Pershing that the United States 1 should immediately sell to Britain 50 of her "over-age" destroyers is gathering support m the United States both from the newspapers andReuter - 174 words
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Article57 1940-08-07 3 Canberra, Aug. 6. AN announcement that Australia had reached an agreement with the local administration of the French colony of New Caledonia fcr the maintenance of trade was made by Mr. McEwen. Commonwealth Minister of Internal Affairs, to-day. Australia will shortly send a trade representativeReuter - 57 words
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68 1940-08-07 3 London. Aug. 6u pied to unify th: >1 of a vast area ot -g Kenya, Ugandr. N\iyasaiand. Northern Ainzibar. have been S robi. m African Economic t up to direct the „rea. A-hich the Council mineral production. greatT ■flßpiion of l;>cally-produced artii up of newReuter - 68 words
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Article56 1940-08-07 3 London. Aug. i Malta has received ragement from m Cairo. ..:ned 'n a reso'ucounril of The Maltese m •.he gallant endurlary attitude of notwithstanding We have tne mtrymen m Malta .:;tion of a r weeks. Malta iltlea from raids I i local relief fund I earlyReuter - 56 words
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68 1940-08-07 3 C London. Aug. 6. depots In England i with food that a limit bnporti of Austra- lev months. m given yejter- Representatives at Minister :>f Cameron. nee certain European -suppiy were closed. wanted irom Australia i-ar.t ir:es o! butter> cheose fl ?ive priority toReuter - 68 words
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Article36 1940-08-07 3 M Montreal, All 7. 6. who three days ago opposing the -Idnc P lan declared r himself and adn to follow hU rt night under and 1^ now on "^raent camp. ReuterReuter - 36 words
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28 1940-08-07 3 AUSTRALIAN AIRCRAFT PRODUCTION PROGRESS < Au;. 6. ?r,^ Jl the Australian Commission the middle of would be proW^Mi. h? L A a *7- The prot v"ipioy jn (Mm) ReuterReuter - 28 words
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Article42 1940-08-07 3 London. Aug. 6. IT is officially announced that one 1 officer was wounded and 19 ratings are missing, presumed dead and two wounded m H.M. trawler Fleming, the loss of which has already been announced. ReuterReuter - 42 words
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124 1940-08-07 3 Nazi Diplomatic Offensive In Turkey Ankara, Aug. 6. THE return of the Nazi Ambassador, von Paper, to Turkey, who is at present staying at Istanbul, apparently presages a renewed German diplomatic offensive here, upon which German circles are basing high hopes. German circles are hinting that von Papen has returnedReuter - 124 words
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81 1940-08-07 3 London, Auff. 6. IN the House of Commons, the Secretary for War, Mr. Anthony Eden, m answer to a question about the use to which the man power of Palestine uas being put. said Palestinians were eligible to enlist m various units of the BritishReuter - 81 words
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53 1940-08-07 3 London, Aug. 6. REPORTS of damage to two British warships m the Mediterranean were officially denied m London to-day. "Reports that the battleship Resolution and another destroyer have been hit durin? an engagement off the Balearic Islands m the Mediterranean are completely untrue." says anReuter - 53 words
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84 1940-08-07 3 Tokio, Aug. 6. SEVEN officials of the Salvation Army hava been arrested including Commander Uyemura and SecretaryGeneral Segawa. A War Office communique states that the charge is espionage. An official spokesman explained that, while recognising that religion is necessary to national defence, the Army, which isReuter - 84 words
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Article87 1940-08-07 3 Canberra, Aug. 6. pERMAN and Italian claims that Aus*J tralia had violated international law by establishing a military district m Papua, New Guinea, ware described by Mr. Hughes. Australian AttorneyGeneral, as "utter nonsense." "They apparently want us to leave the door open so that they canReuter - 87 words
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382 1940-08-07 3 Arrests Of Japanese Tokio, Aug. 6. PiE "Japanese Government will watch further developments m British action m the next few days before it takes "appropriate coun-ter-measures" m connection witn the detention of Japanese residents m the British Empire. A decision en the matterEastern News - 382 words
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47 1940-08-07 3 London. Aug. 6. ELEVEN people returning from a day trip to Blackpool were killed when a motor-coach collided with a lorry and caught fire to-day. A number of other passengers was severely injured. The accident occurred near Rugeley, Staffordshire.— ReuterReuter - 47 words
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39 1940-08-07 3 London, Au£. 6. rnHE Hospital Supply Association of I Ceylon has given £1,500 to the Lord Mayor's Red Cross Fund. This Is Ceylon's latest instalment m addition to the £12,000 already subscribed. ReuterReuter - 39 words
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Article55 1940-08-07 3 London, Aug. (i. THE death of Mr. Talbot Mundy took ntaee m the United States yesterday. Mr. Mundy was m British Government service m India and East Africa from 1900 to 1909. After that, he went to America where he wrote many popular novels mainly about India,Reuter - 55 words
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121 1940-08-07 3 Fantastic Nazi Claims About Shipping London, Aug. 6. rE latest figures of merchant shipping losses were issued by the Admiralty yesterday morning. For the week ended July 29, 18 merchant ships were lost with a total tonnage of 65,000. The Admiralty's policy of announcing shipping losses m weekly tota!s andReuter - 121 words
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46 1940-08-07 3 London, Aug. 6. IN the House of Commons, Mr. R. H Cross, the Minister of Shipping, stated that he did not consider that the sinking of the Arandora Star called for a prejudicial investigation under the Merchant Shipping Act.- ReuterReuter - 46 words
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69 1940-08-07 3 Ulster's Full Support For Britain London, Aug. 7. V'CRTHERN Ireland's provision* contributions to the Imperial Exchequer Tor the year are to be increased from £4.500,000 to £6,000.000, announced the Minister of Finance m introducing the supplementary budget m the Northern Ireland House of Commons He also stated that 90 perReuter - 69 words
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77 1940-08-07 3 Rangoon, hug. C. A COMMUNIQUE states that through motor transport from Burma to China m n en -prohibited poods has now bf^n resumed. Motor traffic is now being allowed on certain conditions, the chief of which is that lorries can carry only sufficient petrolReuter - 77 words
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Article70 1940-08-07 3 Rangoon, Aug. 6. f\R. BA MAW, Prime Minister of Burma until February last year, has been arrested on a charge under the defence regulations. Dr. Maw announced his resignation from the House of Representatives eight days ago, when he said he proposed to devote hisReuter - 70 words
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Article62 1940-08-07 3 London, Au£. 6. THE Eire censor suppressed on Tuesday certain passages In a broadcast made on Sunday by the Archbishop of Westminster. Cardinal Hinsley. The broadcast was to the forces and also directed to North America. The Archbishop attacked the Nazi creed of racialism, andReuter - 62 words
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Article60 1940-08-07 3 Canberra, Aug. <». TsHE Commonwealth Governmenjl had dropped the proposal to ask the British Parliament to sanction an extension of the life of the Commonwealth Parliament. The reason given is that a recent meeting of the United Australia Party, the Labour Party and the United CountryReuter - 60 words
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Article55 1940-08-07 3 London. Auj. 6. REPORTS that the Nazi Jew-baiter Julius Streicher is dead have brought from Berlin a denial. Two neutral news agencies report that Berlin sources state that Btr;iich°r has merely been relieved of his duties as Governor of Franconia. He is said to be living mReuter - 55 words
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46 1940-08-07 3 London, Aug. 6. I\R. Hugh Dalton. the Minister for Economic Warfare, stated m the House of Commons that he was satisfied that no oil was likely to get out of Syria to Ita.lv by unv ipa u«~.. route. ReuterReuter - 46 words
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Advertisement81 1940-08-07 3 Shave m Comfort with a SCHICK DRY SHAVER STOCKED ]iV 0 MEDICAL HALL LTD. ITU All Wh TO DAY I I nil V Everybody J.ls kAUYAS ON^HA N LUQ Goes 6.1 5 9-1 5 DOROTHY L AMOUR and 808 HOPE m the year's b to s, comedy #w ROAD TO81 words
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643 1940-08-07 4 The Singapore Free Press WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 7, 1940. Invasion Prospects IT probably suits the German propagandists to find people m Great Britain eagerly analysing the prospects of a Nazi invasion and to find views on the subject fluctuating from week to week. Nevertheless, the subject is a legitimate topic for643 words
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1485 1940-08-07 4 SIR WM. CLARK - SIR WM. CLARK BY British High Commissioner In Canada 1928-34 I TAN ADA holds pride of place among the oversea Dominions. She was the first to come under the British Crown; the first to attain self-Gov-ernment; she has a special birthright m the1,485 words
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Advertisement249 1940-08-07 4 HHHBH^ pHf- v AJI7 1^ v>o-tD^ I /AM km I I Ykif M/ Jn €> J^Bv I I t j^§^^^\ A Blended A^SmP DIFFERENT Q n^W PRODUCT BY M PROPRIETORS Of STQT£ tXWIKS KERR STEAMSHIP COMPANY INC. (Incorporated m U^JLJ STATES AFRICA EAST INDIES SERVICE Regular sailings to Boston, New249 words
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Advertisement206 1940-08-07 4 Gland Discovery Restores Youth In 24 Hours Sufferers from loss of vigour, nervousness, weak body, impure blood, failing memory, and who are old and worn-out before their time will be delighted to learn of a new gland discovery by an American Doctor. This new discovery makes it possible to cuickly206 words
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Article, Illustration2751 1940-08-07 5 MARY HEATHCOTT - MARY HEATHCOTT Free Press Feature By PLAY »f some note A int^t -ill be broadcast ,he Singapore station m from l c tl* near „.,,t Fanny" written Yri«bv. the authoress wife »*s?Folfr«r. orou P Ca P tain m X-* r vr Rrver. v b oeinp acted2,751 words
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Advertisement22 1940-08-07 5 E -tru*t all your URY CLEANING 10 handling %c^ rtful Mention of UTEMULTIIML CO. °rder mm convince you. *> Cofcman St Singapore. 634122 words
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Advertisement87 1940-08-07 5 Why An iy^"^^^ Powder Foundation? V because all Miss Arden's found '^31 Mt ation preparations are non-drying, nonT^ smudging. They leave Just the right 'J amount of delicate film on the skin jo*^&{ necessary to hold the powder smooth. Ji£ They^ beautifully cream fPJ'V **Z' r J&* rOUge Rn<1 EbOVe87 words
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Article, Illustration1210 1940-08-07 6 Germany Convoys Still Effective THERE are many people m Britain a n d elsewhere who fear that German possession of the French Channel ports may eventually help to stop Britain's traffic to and from the Thames. This seaborne trade is of the greatest importance. If1,210 words
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Article65 1940-08-07 6 |N a new war section of the British Pavilion at the New York Worlds Fair four paintings by leading British artists will illustrate the evacuation of Dunkirk. They show the army covering the retreat on the coast, troops waiting on the beach, how men were65 words
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Article54 1940-08-07 6 ORITAIN'S youngest war victim is John Edward Atkins, aged 15, of Shamrick Road, Gra\esnd. As a barge hand he lost his life during the Dunkirk operations. In a letter to his parents on June 1 he wrote: "We are going to France and might never come54 words
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623 1940-08-07 6 THE Army's Mobile Canteens ministered to many thousands of British, French and Belgian soldiers brought back from northern France recently. Haggard from lack of sleep, the weary and hungry men hailed the Salvationists, who arrived with thousands of cups of hot tea, as veritable623 words
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Article, Illustration651 1940-08-07 6 (From A Special Correspondent) AERONAUTICAL correspondents of leading English newsrt papers have performed a valuable service recently by pointing out that it would be fallacious to ascribe Germany's delay m launching an attack on Britain to any shortage of aeroplanes. Accurate figures of production651 words
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221 1940-08-07 6 RESCUE FROM THE AIR Brilliant Fxploit Of Officer ONE of ,i, of the war j, A rescue of a, s-slt I Lieut. Jam. Acti| *lwH 25, and the L Pilot Officer <*■ During the Channel ports mander wa^ ff** Marck aerodr °JJ There appea. (d on i, J* I rescue221 words
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68 1940-08-07 6 U/HILE he was waiting on the sax f at Dunkirk to be evacuated r/: the 8.E.F.. Mr. John French *i to the Bar. He had been studying lor working for the Metropolita: Board. He was mi the point of rr.buto; at Dunkirk, after68 words
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Advertisement13 1940-08-07 6 SQOM^ him with r^s your Jm m yOUI 1 I 3 ck n13 words
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1333 1940-08-07 7 Alleged To Have "Organized System Of Wholesale Corruption al i <;n thai ho "organized a system of wholesale fof Us •wn benefit" was made against Capt. s Loreday, K.K., whose trial by Court urges d! conspiracy to defraud the War ;llU i1,333 words
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Article92 1940-08-07 7 A LLKGLIi to have concealed him- self aboard a British ship m Scotland, W. A. Broadbank, a 34-year-old Englishman, pleaded ffuilty when he was charred m the Singapore third court yesterday. < ourt Inspector D. R. Cowie, who prosecuted, asked Mr. J. G. Rappoport, the magistrate,92 words
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361 1940-08-07 7 THAT a 30-year-old Sikh, Fauja Singh, lost his temper when he was refused admission into the kiKh temple at Kerbau Road, created a general disturbance, and finally fatally stabbed another Sikh named Keesin Singh, were the allegations made at a preliminary inquiry m361 words
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Article168 1940-08-07 7 WARNING her that sho must not increase her present rent without an order of the Board, Mr. Murray M. Jack, chairman of the Rent Assessment Board, yesterday granted a woman leave to take ejectment proceedings against a tenant, if the tenant did not quit168 words
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Article175 1940-08-07 7 Sold Sugar In Excess Of Fixed Prices 'THE proprietors and salesmen of two local provision stores were convicted and fined m the Singapore fifth court yesterday for offences under the Food Control Regulations. In the first case, K. P. Assainah the proprietor, ?nd K.K. Mydin Kutti'175 words
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Article215 1940-08-07 7 DECAUSE they found that both men were of essential service, the Local Tribunal, consisting of Mr. J. C. Cobbett, Mr. P. A. 8.. McKerron and Mr. R. K. Prentif:, yesterday granted Sapper Mohamsd bin H. Abdul Rahim and Sgt. D. F. Klyne exemption from215 words
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Article156 1940-08-07 7 CUB-LIEUT. JOHN E. T O D M A N R.N.R., was married to Miss Elizabeth Lilian Kelly at the Cathedral of the Good Shepherd yesterday. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. D. Kelly, of Llberton, Edinburgh, and the bridegroom is the son of156 words
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70 1940-08-07 7 (From Our Own Correspondent) Ipoh, Aug. G. A DONATION of $140,000 was made by Petaling Tin Ltd. to the F.M.S. War Fund to-day, bringing the Perak section to 5418,309. This is the biggest donation, made by a mi pin? concern so far. Other contributions received70 words
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200 1940-08-07 7 '•TiTHIS is, I submit, a highly technical offence, for while playing ft piano l n the restaurant is permissible, if a violinist accompanies the piano, then it becomes a musical performance for which a permit is necessary," said the defence counsel during a case m the200 words
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465 1940-08-07 7 European Policeman On Charge Of Neglecting Duty At Naval Base ARTHUR Darbyshire, described as a European police constable m the Naval Base Police Force, -too! trial m the Singapore third court yesterday on two char alleging that he neglected hfc duty by ftbeentin? I from his post, and on a465 words
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Advertisement406 1940-08-07 8 P.&O. and BRITISH INDIA LINES (INCORPORATED IK ENGLAND) P. O. S. N. COS SAILINGS. The best possible services are being maintained by The P. 0. S. N. Coy. from the Straits to their usual ports of call m China, India, Ceylon and the United Kingdom. Passengers are requested to register406 words
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Advertisement391 1940-08-07 8 *m* WW VI wrti ENPRESS JMJPJ|^Ji^2 To North America \Mjw§a@BM WWr your passage m Canadian Pacific s iwijSW^^^^^^L^^r' largest, fastest UneT on the t*aclflo U^^^^^^H K^^^. —or her running matt 'h« lln^^, Yokohama to Honolulu Id eight aSBBaI A. lays Vancouver m rive days J ill A more Or «?o391 words
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Advertisement433 1940-08-07 8 MANSFIELD CO., LTD BLUE FUNNEL LlNg Frequent Sailings to United Kingdom. Oates guaranteed, all cargo bookings subject to Conf War Clauses. WKSIKRN A l/S IR All A THE SHORTEST SEA ROUTE AT THE CHEAPEN r. Regular Services to *re mantle (Perth) vi? Jay by first class oassenger ship* Single fare433 words
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1236 1940-08-07 9 Astronomical Figures For All Services OTXT New York, July 30. v^INCE Congress adjourned it has become possible to examine more closely the sums appropriated, contemplated, or likely to be necessary to round out the enormous defence programme upon which America has launched as a1,236 words
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133 1940-08-07 9 Chungking Says Britain Can Defeat The Axis pOMMENTING on the possibility of a German invasion of Britain, the Chungking newspaper Central Daily News, the official organ of the Chinese Government, declares: "There are unsurmountable difficulties confronting such an undertaking, for Britain remains the major seapower m the Atlantic. The British133 words
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Article65 1940-08-07 9 /^HAROED with rioting m Tiong Bahru Road on Aug. 3, when, with several other men, they were alleged to have formed an assembly with the intention of assaulting Goh Kirn Soon, a member of another clan, seven Chinese claimed trial m the fifth police court65 words
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42 1940-08-07 9 M. R. DE LAGE, French ConsulGeneral at Batavia, passed through Singapore yesterday on his v;ay to French Indo-China. "on a two weeks' pleasure trip." He declined to speak on the political situation m the Netherlands Indies.42 words
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Article176 1940-08-07 9 'Frjm Our Own Correspondent) Malacca, Aug. 4. IN aid of the Malaya Patriotic Fund and the War Fund, between which the entire proceeds from the gate will be divided, exhibition matches m which Kho Sin Kie and C. P. Hughes, the Wimbledon and Davis176 words
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Article123 1940-08-07 9 ALBERT CHEANG, a 20-year-old Englishrk speaking Chinese youth, appeared m the fifth police court yesterday when the case m which he claimed trial to two charges of cheating came up for mention. It Is alleged m the first charge that Clieang dishonestly Induced one Fredric Sanchez123 words
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Article200 1940-08-07 9 AN echo of British ixnnoers over Hamburg has been heard m Singa-* pore. Here is an extract from a letter from a resident of Hamburg which was smuggled out of Germ.my. posted Jr* China and received m Singapore Last week the English air force isited200 words
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Advertisement350 1940-08-07 9 CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS TKNDERS SINGAPORE MIMCIPALITY Tenders. n ow invited for the or services. For C e Municipal Tenders ird High Pressure r Tubes for Water Dept. Date 4 pm A^. 12, 1940. ltd Wrought Iron Tubes 10 40 to 30/9/41. Date :r.. Sept. 16. 1940. Pumpmg Station at Road. (Deposit350 words
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Advertisement414 1940-08-07 9 BOARD RESIDENCE, NAPIER HOUSE Napier Road. r Tele. 7496 Garrison QolX SB^hJ?* to^Tooms with cold ana hot water, m*. to every single and double suite. EnSish EDUCATIONAL. jT, STEPHEN'S COLLEGE, HOWS KONG, HOARDING SCHOOL FOR CHINESE STUDENTS: Classes ta /55 115h by Resident English and Chinese Graduates. Chinese classes from414 words
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Advertisement282 1940-08-07 9 FAST PASSENGER SKRV I* ;K. SINGAPORE TO SAN FRANCISCO VIA MANILA i HONG KONG Sails Spore. Arrive 8 V. s.s. CITY OP SAN FRANCISCO Au?. 2C Sept. 18 s.s. CITY OF LOS ANGELES Oct 1 s.t. CITY OF NEWPORT NEWS Oct. 5 Oct 29 s.s. CITY OP NORFOLK Nov 3282 words
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Miscellaneous135 1940-08-07 9 POST OFFICE MAIL LIST Mails dote at the General Poet G^ir« as follows: TO-DAY Aden surface 1 p t .i Australia < Eastern, Southern and Western) surface uoon Christmas Island surface 7 p.m. Egypt surface lpm. India surface 1 p.m. Java air 10.30 a.m. Mcdan air 11 a.m. Falernbang surface135 words
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Article546 1940-08-07 10 College Sports At Johore Bahru MARSHALL CHAMPION ATHLETE AGAIN (From Our Own Correspondent* Jehore Bahru, Aug. 5. FOR the second successive year RonaM Marshall annexed the championship ai the annual athlet.c of the Johore English College to-day. W;th 384 points Yellow won the house championship. Green was second with 338546 words
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126 1940-08-07 10 From Ou; Own C'3rrejp:ndeni> Kuala Lumpur, Aug. 6. T^HE firs, d:vi i?n of the St. Jchn Ambulance Brigade of the Selangor Central Workshops Railway Division oaraded yes.erdiy belore Major Kidd, the British Resident, at the annual F.M S. railway *p rts. L. M. Spragg. superintendent126 words
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376 1940-08-07 10 Singapore Teams In N. R. A. Overseas P ostal Match jMAJOR E. L. Nunn's team, which represented Singapore m the National Rifle Association's Overseas .303 fullronge Postal Match m 1939, came third m the compaction for the "Duke o* Gloucester's" Challenge Cup and "Lord Wakefleld" silver medals. Jamaica (captained by376 words
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Article, Illustration40 1940-08-07 10 picture. KHO SIN KIF. REACHES VP to a high return m the men's doubles hnal m the Malayan championships on the S.C.C. courts on Monday. Pat Hughes and' Roy Smith won the fin al 6 4, 6 o.- Free PressFree Press - 40 words
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235 1940-08-07 10 i From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, Aug. 6. BY the narrow margin of three runs, the Selangor Chinese Recreation Club defeated their sister club of Singapore m a cricket match notable for low scoring. The Selangor Fide batted first nnd scored 72 runs235 words
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Article63 1940-08-07 10 THE following have accepted to play cricket fcr the S.C.C. vs. The Malay Regiment on Sunday at 11 a.m. at the S.C.C: E. S. TufneU (Capt.\ W. K. Jagger, Brig. M. P. Lucas, A. C. Simmons, P. Bartram, WComdr. P. E. Watts, E. G. Stauntcsn, Major J G.63 words
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Article87 1940-08-07 10 (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Aug. 6. SELANGOR meet Malacca at the stadium m a soccer match this Saturday for the Goho Cup. Both sides will be fielding plenty of new blood. The original proposal for the Selangor State soccer te»m to meet87 words
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Article319 1940-08-07 10 JOE DIAMOND, Battling Sima. Luis' Yeo Blanco and Rush Milling are to be the participants m a double i feature boxing programme arranged i by promoter Run Run Ghaw for Sun- day at the New World Arena. Generally regarded as the uncrowned welter-weight champion of319 words
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Article55 1940-08-07 10 OAIN interierred with soccer matches 1V arranged to be played yesterday. At Changi the first division fixture between the Argylls and the Sappers was postponed, and at the stadium another first division fixture had to be postponed, the teams being the Chinese and the Loyals. Two second55 words
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383 1940-08-07 10 MANCHESTER REGIMENT NOT COMPETING OWING ta unforeseen circumstances which have necessitated the Manchester Regiment withdrawing, the amateur boxing show which is to be staged at the Happy World stadium en Aug. 9. m aid of the War Fund, has had to be re-arranged. The383 words
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Article168 1940-08-07 10 JW. Mcore wan the Club champion- > ship of the Rayal Johore International Club for 1940 beating Major Musa bin Yusop by 12 to 11 m the final played during the last week-end The results or the event are as f :llows: FIRST ROUND F. M.168 words
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137 1940-08-07 10 (From Our Own Correspondent) Segamat, Aug. 5. OPRINGING the biggest surprise of the season, the Police scored a clean cut three-nil win over the P.W.D. m the Segamat and district soccer league to take second place m the league tables. The P.W.D. had a137 words
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Article, Illustration165 1940-08-07 10 Champion Of Java RIO GILL the Portuguese welterweight who has built up a reputation for himself m Java, arrived m Singapore on Monday. About three years ago Gill fought In Singapore for the late Julien Frankel, who brought him out from Shanghai. He then fought165 words
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Article172 1940-08-07 10 Annual Cricket L Medical ColUg c •pHE Students bea| 1 142 runs m tl Union s annual <- T -Allen Cup- at Hera Singh 13 55 .and Alvis runs, were nuunis victory. The KOtei su \n\ K. S. Retnam rui. Ong Hock Bans run Hera Singh 1172 words
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114 1940-08-07 10 A. C. GOOD. Si was ths rtnn r ;t Ciub s Ben' Lii Cu. over 36 holes dv The scores w r A. C. God 144: I W J. Holohan 14:: M C 149: J. M Fra^r i'H E. B-Jlton 135: J Oil]114 words
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Advertisement53 1940-08-07 10 roast GUINEA FOWL a delicious addition to your week-end menu Pheasants are not available A moment but we have pfcaty Guinea Fowl which have equally fine flavour anil delicious roasted. Tr> one tins coming week-end and see 1. 1 good it is. PHONE 5376 FI»E l«J»J C.S. 203 A Advt.53 words
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Miscellaneous23 1940-08-07 10 To-day's Sports Events S>"cer: firs! division. Manchesters vs. Malays. stadium: second division, (b). R.N.W.T. vn. J.C.S A.. J.C.S.A.; Moravia vs. v tcms, S.H.B.23 words
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