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Title Section20 1940-08-14 1 LATE SINGAPORE EDITION The Singapore Free Press AND DAILY NEWS NO. 16,163. ESTD. 1835 WEDNESDAY, AUG. 14, 1940. 5 CENTS20 words
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226 1940-08-14 1 U.S. Story Of Shelling Of British Coast MYSTERIOUS EXPLOSIONS IN VARIOUS PARTS REPORTS of shelling: of the British coast from France were prominent on the front pages of American newspapers last night, reports Reuter from New York. Although there is no confirmation inReuter - 226 words
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625 1940-08-14 1 aii a n Cabinet the Chief of the I were burned to disaster which took from Canberra 46 > Minister j Minister lor j ugh Singapore on Jla ft] er the con- Ministers in j Vi^e-Presi-Council: and .11 White <64». teneit] Staff. Lhwalte, aReuter - 625 words
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Article32 1940-08-14 1 Franco-Japanese Understanding Shanghai, Aug. 13. A CCORDING to Chinese reports. of which thfre is no official confirmation, a Franco-Japanese understanding has been reached concerning Indo-Cbina and a pact of amity concluded. ReuterReuter - 32 words
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125 1940-08-14 1 Superior Fuel Of British Plane Tells New York, Aug. 13. SUPERIOR fuel and lubricating oil d are assigned by the New York Times cis the principal causes of the superior.t i of the individual British plane over ins German in performance. The newspaper says that the best aviation petrol GermanyReuter - 125 words
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41 1940-08-14 1 Honff Kong, Aug. 13. 'T'HE South China Morning Post War 1 Fund has reached over $1,250,000 of which a further instalment of $20,000 was cabled to London to-day, bringing the total of remittances to over ReuterReuter - 41 words
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58 1940-08-14 1 London, Aug. 13. FAVOURABLE news of recent air activity was responsible for a marked rnprovement in market sentiment on the Stock Exchange to-day, with a conconsequent up movement of prices in -11 sections under the lead of gilt-edged and industrials. More buying was reported inReuter - 58 words
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Article71 1940-08-14 1 Canberra, Aug. 13. EYEWITNESS accounts of the Australian air disaster indicate that th« disaster was caused by the machine's stalling (losing flying speed) at a low height and spinning into the ground It is learned officially that radio messages were received from the plane during its last flight. They indicatedReuter - 71 words
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Article160 1940-08-14 1 London, Aug. 13. In the House of Lords to-day. Lord Davies asked whether it was the intention of the Government to recognize Haile Selassie as the lawful ruler of Ethiopia and whether it was proposed to give him all aid within oar power to overthrow the aggressor and reoccupy theReuter - 160 words
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Article45 1940-08-14 1 Bombay, Aug. 13. A cheque for £75,000 towards the creation of an Indian air squadron and a draft fat £11,000 for the Royal Air Force were handed to the Viceroy, Lord Linlithgow, to-day by Sir Homi Mody, chairman of the Bombay war gifts committee.- ReuterReuter - 45 words
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200 1940-08-14 1 British Repulse Italian Attacks In Somaliland Cairo, Aug. IS. np- O -D A Y S communique issued here states: "Somaliland reports have now been received of a general attack on our positions covering the Jugangan Pass on Sunday. Despite intensive support by low-flying aircraft, the attacks were broken up andReuter - 200 words
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145 1940-08-14 1 Moscow, Aug. 13. STALIN'S decision to abolish the offices of political commissars in the Red Army is regarded as one of the most inipoitant developments in the campaign to increase the efficiency of the Soviet forces. Hitherto, these commissars enjoyed the same rank as militaryReuter - 145 words
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92 1940-08-14 1 London, Aug. 13. A COLLISION between two British steamers In the South Atlantic during the week-end is officially reported from Cape Town to-day. The ships were the 18,713-ton Ceramic and the 5.083-ton freighter, Tes Ibank. Both suffered some damage, and are proceeding to harbour. WithinReuter - 92 words
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49 1940-08-14 1 A MESS AGE from Rangoon states that four people were killed and 21 injured when the express train from Mandalay was derailed about 120 miles from Rangoon about midnight on Monday. Some plates are alleged i.o have been removed from the line. ReuterReuter - 49 words
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149 1940-08-14 1 EIRE NO EASY PREY TO AGGRESSION —DE VALERA New York, Au*. 13. HTHE danger of Eire falling an easy prey to aggression like some oth^r countries was vigorously discounted by Mr. de Valera. Prime Minister of Eire, In an interview given the Dublin correspondent of the Christian Sciene Moni orReuter - 149 words
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705 1940-08-14 1 11 Enemy Planes Shot Down F London. Aug. 13. is officially announced that ten German bombers and one fighter were destroyed to-day in terrific air battles stretching from the south-east to the south-west coasts. Three R.A.F. fighters are missing. According toReuter - 705 words
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46 1940-08-14 1 Moscow, Aug F. .Announced that the extension to Aug. 6. 1941. of the trade agreement between the Soviet and the United States has now b^en ratified by the council of Peoples Commissars and thp Pi sident of the United States ReuterReuter - 46 words
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Advertisement71 1940-08-14 1 k HINT! .tnESS OF YOUR ENDS ON THE r 3-.TNESS OF u»£ f c :AL VISIT CHOTIRMALLS DRESS-MAKING £NT— 4M3. NI6N SHEET I^^'^^^ j^^^ jjm^B&~ lt^^^ "Tfc t^^Jf BfeFv^ft v^l ■fl^^l ll^9 l^^9 I -^si jp^H J U^b TONIGHT DINNER DANCE 'Informal) 8 p.m. to midnight Dinner 53.00 No BALLROOM71 words
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Article65 1940-08-14 2 (From Our Own Correspondent) London, Aug. 13. "IT will always be my aim to serve Malaya," Mr. E. Jago, Deputy Agent at Malaya House, told me. He will leave Malaya House on Monday to join the Government sponsored United Kingdom Commercial Corporation, whose activities include the65 words
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Article315 1940-08-14 2 London, Aug. 13. The following are to-day's closing middle quotations. Shares are of £1 denomination unless otherwise stated: Con Loan s% 19-4-6..... 99' 8 Funding Loan i% 1960-90 ***** -f *4 War Loan 3«_% 100 +7|i6 Com Union Assce (Unite) 6 Prudential Assce A' 18 Royal Assce315 words
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Article161 1940-08-14 2 COMMODITIES EXCHANGES <From Ou** Own Correspondent) London, Aug. 13. POMMODITY and Exchange markets closed as follows v.itb previous quotations tn paranthesis RUBBER: Firmer. Spot 13-sd 13V»d d3 1 16d 13 3 16d) Sept. 13'kd 13Ud (13d 13^d) Oct.-Dec. 13d 13Hd (12 -"d 12 15 16d) Jan. -Mar. I2*\d 12* 2161 words
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Article151 1940-08-14 2 "■TtHE Housekeeper's Daughter/' now A at. t ie Cathay, is a Hal Roach tonic for these days. It is one long laugh, provided by the most unusual reporters, cameramen and gangsters, plus the most glamorous housekeeper's daughter the screen has yet conceived. As the cause151 words
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Article55 1940-08-14 2 Chan Joo Kim - Chan Joo Kim THE following have been selected to play soccer for the Y.M.C.A. against the R.A.F. H.Q. and Kallang on Friday on the Anson Road ground T. Morrison, V. N. Pillay, M. Swyny R. Gill, G. L. Day, E. Hutchinson, s' Orton, K. Goldsmith. A. Excyama J55 words
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348 1940-08-14 2 UNSAFE FOR MAN TO HAVE RIDDEN BICYCLE THAT it was extremely unsafe for an elderly man with such impaired \ision to ride a bicycle at night along a pitch dark read, was the opinion of a doctor at an inquiry in the Singapore coroner's court yesterday. The (kctor, Dr. B.348 words
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147 1940-08-14 2 GOING right under the rooftops of New York, "Saturday's Children," a Warner Bros, picture which opened at the Alhambra yesterday, provides a brilliant cross-section of city life— and particularly of young people who marry on little more than $20 a week John Garfield as the hasty147 words
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Advertisement224 1940-08-14 2 "A fine drama, suitably spiced with an Essence of Comedy' —STRAITS TIMES. I ar; vs alhambra The Popular Star of "DUST BE MY DESTINY" in another Grand Comedy-Drama JOHN GARFIELD ANNE SHIRLEY in MAXWELL ANDERSON'S Prize-winning Hit 'SATURDAY'S CHILDREN' urn i CLAUDE RAIINS ft ROSCOE KARNS Packed With Human Interest224 words
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Advertisement243 1940-08-14 2 THE BIGGEST STAGE ATTRACTION TO V^J? MALAYA SINCE THE MARCUS SHOW. At (he A -<"VIMT^ OPENING TO-NIGHT CAPITOL —Box Office Phon c y^ 2 Performances Nightly at f ,15 ano y.ou ffo^rk jMte The World-famous Master of Wizardry- Wm "*mA CHANG U A Girls and inril.'in- Entertj Introducin.'T the famous243 words
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608 1940-08-14 3 |S| 0 American Appeal To Britain To Lift Blockade BOW SUMNER WELLES RECEIVED STATEMENT New York, Aug. 13. T^Y Mate Department, says the New York Times' linirton correspondent, has no intention of appealing to lift the blockade sufficiently to facilitate feeding of the peoples ofReuter; British Wireless - 608 words
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Article85 1940-08-14 3 Tokio Foreign Troops In China ATokio, Aug. 13. Domei dispatch from Shanghai states that a conference between the Japanese and the commanders of foreign troops in Shanghai has been raffed "to discuss the aftermath of the withdrawal of the British troow." The Domei agency adds: "Incidentally, the Japanese authorities contendReuter - 85 words
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346 1940-08-14 3 R.A.F's6O-a-day Fighters Ready For Nazis' Worst London, Aug. 13. REUTER'S air correspondent says that the R.A.F. recognizes that the new and more determined wave of air attacks on Britain which began on Thursday has yet to reach the Blitzkrieg force of which Germany U capable. The total number of NaziReuter - 346 words
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477 1940-08-14 3 London, Aug. 13. IT is understood that in all between 500 and 600 German planes were engaged during yesterday's air battles. It is authoritatively stated that the Germans lost 62 machines, of which 55 were shot down byReuter; British Wireless - 477 words
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146 1940-08-14 3 London, Aug. 13. REPLYING to a ques.ion in the House of Commons to-day regarding the sending of refugees and internees abroad, Mr. C. R. Attlee, Lord Privy Seal, said that in view of the new strategic situation arising from the occupation by Germany ofReuter - 146 words
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53 1940-08-14 3 London, Aug. 13. r\NE British officer and one Indian V soldier were killed in an engagement with hostile tribes on :be northwestern frontier, it is officially stated Fourteen other Indian soldiers were wounded, and one is missing. The enemy lost five killed andReuter - 53 words
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Article124 1940-08-14 3 London, Aug. 13. rE idea of putting slogans on packing cases to tell the world the truth cf German blockade claims is being taken up with enthusiasm by British export firms. A Bradford firm started stencilling the Union Jack on their packing cases with theReuter - 124 words
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Article49 1940-08-14 3 INVITATIONS to the Empire Confer--1 ence on war supplies, to be held at New Delhi in October, have already been accepted by the Governments of Malaya, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Burma, Hong Kong. Ceylon and British territories in East Africa, states a message from London.49 words
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Article332 1940-08-14 3 "IT is reported that the Italians may try to advance along the coastal track from Zeila to Berbera. If they attempt this I imagine o«r Navy will have some good shooting," said Major C. L. Seed in a talk broadcast on the war in Somaliland from332 words
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Article127 1940-08-14 3 London, Aug. 13. THE following: authoritative comment on German claims of successes on sea and in the air is made in London: "It is pointed out in London that the German High Command, in reporting the air battles on Thursday, Sunday and Monday has admittedReuter - 127 words
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174 1940-08-14 3 Balloons On Con voys Hamper Dive-Bombers London, Aug. 13. AN R.A.F. fighter pilot, in the course n of a broadcast account on Monday evening of the three big air battles which have taken place within the last five days, in all of which h e had participated, said his squadronBritish Wireless - 174 words
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102 1940-08-14 3 Nazi Lie About Shipping Losses Is Exposed /JERMANY claimed to have £>uiik during the week ending Aug 5 232,743 tons of merchant shipping but the Admiralty, after i hecJring figures of British and neutral losses, stated to-day that these losses only amounted to < 0.124 tons. The losses consisted ofReuter - 102 words
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Article103 1940-08-14 3 BRITISH SHIPPING BEING WELL MAINTAINED T Panama, Aug. 13. HE latest issue of the official publication "Panama Canal Record" shows that British shipping using the Canal has maintained surprisingly well throughout the period of the war. During the fiscal year end.ng June 30, a total of I.OTjReuter - 103 words
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52 1940-08-14 3 Nannint, Aug. 13. OERIOUS flooding caused by heavy downpours has been experienced in south-western Kwangsi Province since July 19. The Yu river overflowed, submerging part of the Yamchow-Nanning nighway and other highways. Yamchow and the area outside the walled town of Nanninf were also submerged.—52 words
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Article58 1940-08-14 3 London, Aug. 13. THE death haj occurred in Londcn, reports Reuter. of Dr. Karl Richard Hanitsch, Director of the Raffles Mu.-eum and Library, Singapore from 1895 to 1919. He was au?pd 80 year*. He Is the author of "Malayan Blattidae.' "Guide to the Raffles Museum" and58 words
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Advertisement100 1940-08-14 3 Shave in Comfort with a SCHICK DRY SHAVER STOCKED BY MEDICAL HALL LTD. TODAY 3.15 Uittll Everybody 6.15 9.15 Goes UNITED ARTISTS PRESET JOAN BENNETT J^ ADOLPHE MENJOU COMEDY at its best, Hilarious and Exciting Box Office 'Phone 3400 NEXT CHANGE f SAFARI jungle journey of a woman's^l |k heart100 words
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673 1940-08-14 4 The Singapore Free Press WEDNESDAY, AUG. 14, 1940. War In The Air IT is once again the turn of the Royal Air Force to earn the admiration and gratitude of the British and allied peoples. What a fine show they are putting up against the German raiders and in night673 words
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Article, Illustration832 1940-08-14 4 HAROLD J. LASKI - HAROLD J. LASKI A Character Sketch Bv MR. CHURCHILL, with the approval of the whole nation, has called Mr. Herbert Morrison to an immense task. I miss my guess if it will not find him fully equal to the claims it will make upon832 words
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Article710 1940-08-14 4 IT is the citizen's duty in lime of rear unless he has been entrusted Kith some definite and dangerous task —to protect his body from injury: for\ an injured body is an inconvenience to the rest of the community. It is his duty also, says The710 words
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Advertisement219 1940-08-14 4 Do You Like^TfcinqsM^SJl Then You Will Like eveuiiif liqueur EAdHAW BRANDY CLUB. 40 YEARS 60 YEARS OLD CALDBECK'S and the THEREFORES Ships which carry our tin i rubber Home must 'first come out to the East. THEREFORE Ample Outward Cargo is essential for their economical running American Dollars *r* valuable219 words
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Advertisement65 1940-08-14 4 BUY ALL YOUR REQUIREMENTS from GIAN SINGH'S It is here that you can really practise economy. We have always in stock 4 Bigger and Wider Range of:- Fabrics Silks Ladies Pyjamas, Hosiery Hand Bags Tapestries Leather Suit and Attache Cases, Cotton Blankets* Carpets *Twisted Straw Mats Men's Shirts Ties Hats65 words
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788 1940-08-14 5 SCHOOLBOY "TRAITOR TO COLONY ENEMY OF CHINA" Directed Communist Central Committee PROPAGANDA RESULTED IN LOCAL TROUBLES >mi have proved yourself to be a traitor olony in which you have been Hying and of China/' declared Mr. Conrad Oldham, criminal ihtrid judge, yesterday addressing |i Tiau. IT year-old Hokkien schoolboy. 1788 words
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Article, Illustration54 1940-08-14 5 Member; of the Chans t'omprny which u'.ll slage "A TrH to Hades' at the Capitol Theatre tJ-night gr^up themselves for the Free Press tam?raman. Sitting, left to right: Mrs. A. Claire, Joanna Claire, May Wong, Pat-.cia Pachesa, Eileen C.chrane, Beth Claire. Behind: Jean Schoil, Pat Marland, Chang, and Nella Ah,54 words
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Article223 1940-08-14 5 PltMB Our Own Correspondent Ipoh, Auk. 13. THE temporary' appointment of a nun-Malay as Assistant Collector of Land Revenue at Teluk Anson raised a discussion at today's meeting of the Perak State Council. The Tengku Mentri said that as these administrative posts were held by223 words
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Article18 1940-08-14 5 riiHE IrtMl H-t of contributions to the I Mtiani Patriotic Fund f*******" ■it.18 words
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Article199 1940-08-14 5 A YOUNG English-speaking Chinese A clerk employed by Mr. Chong Thutt Pitt a local advocate and solicitor, fared allegations of criminal breach y Tw?s y alleged that the clerk Tan 14 Of this y^. executod tureen Tan The document *as uw> Umltedi and it Ban Khian199 words
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Article284 1940-08-14 5 THAILAND FRENCH INDO CHINA No Impairment Of Amicable Relations IN spite of the tense situation in French Indo-China, ronsequent on reports of Japanese demands for bases, there is no impairment of normal relations between Thailand and French Indo-China, declared Mr Frederick R. Dolbeare, Adviser to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs284 words
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Article142 1940-08-14 5 A FILM showing some of the activities of the Indian troops now in Malaya will be screened at the Capitol cinema next week. The film, which was made by Fishers Ltd., is to be shown in India and elsewhere so that people may see how the142 words
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Article149 1940-08-14 5 JUDGMENT ior 53.500 wi li interest and c^sts against a bank was given in favn;- of a landed proprietor. Wee Cheung Theng, in the Singapore High Court yesterday, by Mr. Justice Manning. Wee, who had been a customer of the Oversea Chinese Banking Corporation Ltd.,149 words
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Article293 1940-08-14 5 Why He Wanted To Eject Tenant AN application for ejection of Mrs. IgnatZ M. Willis, of Orchard Road, which was brought before the Singapore Rent Assessment Board yesterday by Mr. Moses Sayers, of Amber Mansions, was dismissed by Mr. Murray M. Jack, the chairman. Mr. Sayers'293 words
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246 1940-08-14 5 PUT MONEY TO OWN USE AT NAVAL BASE HEARING sentence of two months' rigorous imprisonim t passed on him on two charges of criminal breach of trust, Paul Carson, an 18-year-old Eurasian youth, collapsed in the dock of the Singapore third yesterdav. Carson, who246 words
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Article89 1940-08-14 5 <Frc:. Our O»v:- >ondcnt lpah. Auk. 13. IT IS most desirabi. and charitable foundations should. I have a orporate existence rather than depend lor their life on t lie well-being ol Individuals" said Lt.-Co! ,Ce'il Pae wh°n movUlg that the treasurer of St. Aridrew's Prcsbytprian Church, Pera:: «Inr'orponitedi Bill. li)40.89 words
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Advertisement164 1940-08-14 5 1° Jre8 sES ty® j IN THE SNAPPIEST. MOST Mil ENTRANCING STYLES FOR THE If/I MORNING Imi I \vv V AFTERNOON Jf EVENING jim f W\\ Prices From 51 2.50 to 569.00 J^Jc. COME EARLY. "^V^Jfe^/^^ RAFFLES PLACE SINGAPORE. Jshp® What did the Engineer sayI h when the Bridge T/n164 words
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Miscellaneous107 1940-08-14 5 Law Notice For The Day List of cases for to-day: Before The Hon'ble The Ag. Chief Justice in Court No. 1 at 10.30 a.m.: Mag. Appeal— Lee Boon Choon vs. Rex. At 2.15 p.m.— Mag. Appeal— D. A. Rushton vs. Rex. Before the Hon. Mr. Justice Pedlow in Court No.107 words
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Advertisement384 1940-08-14 6 P, &O. and BRITISH INDIA LINES (INCORPORATED IN ENGLAND) p. O. S. N. CO'S SAILINGS. The best possible services are being maintained by The P. 0. S. N. Coy. from the Straits to their usual ports of call in China, India, Ceylon and the United Kingdom. Passengers are requested to384 words
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Advertisement443 1940-08-14 6 BOUSTEAD CO., LTD. (Incorporated id *ms> TELEPHONE: Freifht 5433— Passage 543 L LLOYDS AGENTS:- tllutYa ■OOZING AGENTS FOR FEDERATED MALAY STATES RULvVW*. ROYAI STATE RAILWAYS OF SIAM WH^^^^^iu >^^v2 Oo vis CsjqsUb ro Nortti America*— Europe. Past Uiroug^ trains direst Br^lilflli n!!^Pfs§£P L*fce Louise. Banfl Connect Canadian > acinc trans443 words
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Advertisement413 1940-08-14 6 MANSFIELD CO., LTD BLUE FUNNEL LIN* Frequent Sailings to United Kingdon guaranteed, all cargo bookings subject War Clauses. WKSIKRN A liS I|<\ x THE SHORTEST SEA ROUTE AT THE CHLA^ Regular Services to "re mantis (Perth by first class oassen^f r ship* Single fare $192 £28 Frequent connection by sea413 words
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Article51 1940-08-14 7 WANTED.— Lady Supervisor for the Selr.ngor Club, Fraser's Hill as from Sept. 1, 1940. Experience of catering, accounts, stock taking and General Management essential. Salary, free board and accommodation. Applications with copies of testimonials must reach the Secretary, Selangor Club, Kuala Lumpur on or before Monday, Aug. 26,51 words
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1611 1940-08-14 7 Allegation Made In Loveday Case By Contractor's Son allegation that he paid a sergeant on the site of a contract which his father, Ong Kay Swee, was carrying out, $1,500 to stop "being a nuisance," was made by Ong Kim Teck1,611 words
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124 1940-08-14 7 Tone of Market:—Very steady. Latest Cable: London Spot Sheet 13 1 lCd. per lb. New York Spot Sheet U.S. cts. 19' t P?r lb. DAILY PRICES CURRENT Aug. 13, 1940: 12 o'clock noon No. IX R.S.S. Spot loose 37 14 37'. No. IX124 words
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Article32 1940-08-14 7 AT the next mating of tht pore Fortnightly Club en Au<;. 26 Mrs. R E. Holttum will dome nstratr various ways of cioking local v< trebles, in the lunch rocm.32 words
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Advertisement310 1940-08-14 7 CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS m \l< IPAIJTY Tenders. pi invited for the or services. For ;nicipal Tenders wrought Iron Tubes 10 40 to JO 9/4). Date Sort 16. 1940. .1 Transformers. itc of Closing. 4 P ::c Convenience off ri Deposit $50). Date 12 noon. Aug. 20. 1940. Plant for Maer Date310 words
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Advertisement520 1940-08-14 7 BOARD RESIDENCE NAPIER HOUSE 7. Napier Road Teie. 7406 Overlooklns Garrison Golf rse Private bathrooms with cold and hot water, m* to every single and double suite English ruWne. Meals served m flat One vacancy. SANDRINGHAM 4, Rochalie Drive has two vacant rooms with verandah and bathrooms attached. M.S.. Good520 words
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Advertisement178 1940-08-14 7 PUBLIC NOTICE SINGAPORE TURF CLUB. Autumn (Gold Cup) Meeting: 1940. SATURDAY, AUG. 31, WEDNESDAY ft, SATURDAY 7. WEDNESDAY 11, AND SATURDAY 14, SEPT. ENTRIES CLOSE at 12 noon TUESDAY, AUG. 20 1940. SWEEPS.-A $5 UNLIMITED SWEEPSTAKE FOR MEMBERS ONLY will be held each Race day. Applications for tickets must be178 words
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Advertisement362 1940-08-14 7 S" ■■■■■■■^■■■ra FAST PASSENGER SKR V K:E. SINGAPORE TO SAN FRANCISCO VIA MAMLA ft HONG KONG Sills &i>o?e Arrive 8 6.S CITY OP SAN FRANCISCO Aug. 26 B< pt. 19 S.s. CITY OP LOS ANGELES S?pt 10 Oct 8 s.s. CITY OP NEWPORT NEWS Oct. 5 Oct 29 s.s. CITY362 words
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Miscellaneous152 1940-08-14 7 POST OFFICE MAIL LIST Mails close at the General Poa (Mi follows: TO DAY Ceylon :u.-:ace 1 p Java atr 10.30 a.m. Medan surface 11 am. air 11 Palembang surface 9 a.m. air 10.30 TO-MORROH British Columbia surface 1 1 Canada surfat 11 mm Amcy surrate 11 I Canton su.-fac^-152 words
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Article165 1940-08-14 8 Our Own Correspondent > Ipoh, Aug. 13. IN a key mitch in the Ipoh and Districc Football League here to-day, the Ipoh Corinthians, Tor several years th* cnampions of the league, defeated UM Cheng Wan Athletic Association by three goals to one. TIM Corixuhians will thus have165 words
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Article499 1940-08-14 8 RESERVE MATCH AT STADIUM Loyal Res. 5; Malay Res. 1. THE Loyals were far superior to the Malays in a reserve division soccer match at the stadium yesterday. The game, which began slowly, warmed up towards the interval, and had some really energetic, lively play499 words
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Article, Illustration106 1940-08-14 8 London, An*. 13. A CROWD of 7,000 watched a one-day cricket match in aid of the Red Cross Fund yesterday. The f,:u.r realized 380/ The match was between Bradford League, who had eight Connty players and the two West Indies' l'csi match players, Constantine and Martindale, in theirReuter - 106 words
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438 1940-08-14 8 Full Accounts Of Monday's Play DK: O\V are full accounts of Mon.lu>'s tennis matches at Kuala I umpur in aid of the F.M.S. War FunJ and i hina Relief Fund, in vhith the Davis (up players, Pat tiujjic* and Kho Sin Kie. figured. The438 words
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Article, Illustration36 1940-08-14 8 Sunshine Shadows pietare. A study in sunshine and shadows at the stadium on Monday in the second division (a) football match in which the Tenfah Airmen beat the Publishers by four goals to three-- Free PressFree Press - 36 words
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Article41 1940-08-14 8 Frrm Our Own Correspondent) Penans, Aug. 13. T^HE Sing Ta:> football team from Hong Kong beat the Penang State team by four go; Is to three in a match played at Victoria Green t D-day41 words
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Article26 1940-08-14 8 fFHE second division (a) league foot- ball fixture between the R.A.OC and the Naval Police, which was to have been played yesterday, was postponed.26 words
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Article, Illustration4 1940-08-14 8 picture. s^S2a^i£srwaa.*ss Free PressFree Press - 4 words
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221 1940-08-14 8 THi: Catholic Young Men's Associan beat the? Coronation XI by 82 rinu in a gUi ot cricket played on St J seph InsiiJiiMon ground rn Sunday .cores w^r Y.MC..V *b Pierrt b Gammri 10 (^ruy b Gammel 5 r> S. Fernandez c Zuzartce221 words
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Article199 1940-08-14 8 TEAMS FOR WOMEN'S GOLF MATCH FOLLOWING are the players, and sU»rtin<3 times for the women's i go!f m^.tch between the Island Club! and Keppel Golf Club over the first; hole* at the Island Club on Tuesday, Au:,. 20 The Keppel players are mentioned first. 3.30. Mrs E. A. Elder <16»199 words
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Article156 1940-08-14 8 QF tlie ten cards taken out, the following eight players qualified for match play in the Haji Amboo Sooloh Cup competition at th? Royal Johore International Club. Dr. B. W. MariindeU 77—10=67; Dr. T. K. Cheah 78—6^72; George Lowe 01—8=73; Major Musa bin Yusop S2156 words
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Article31 1940-08-14 8 I mid >n Aug. 13. TPHE football league announces that 68 clubs are competing in the forthcoming regional competitions, which begin on Aug. 31 and end on Djc. 28.31 words
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Article30 1940-08-14 8 npHE Royal Singapore Golf Club women beat the Sepoy Lines Golf Club women by 34 points to 27 in a match played at Bukit Timah last Friday.30 words
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275 1940-08-14 8 AN Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders* soccer side beat ™an S.C.C. team by four goals to three in a friendly football game on the Padang yesterday. The game was evenly contested and play was interesting although the standard of football was not high. Carruthers,275 words
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Article198 1940-08-14 8 DETERMINED to beat Um American Association on Sunday afternoon at Anson Road Stadium, Manager Paul James of the All-Star baseball nine has called two days of intensive practice for his aggregation, this afternoon and to-morrow, at the Japanese Club grounds. He will concentrate on batting198 words
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Article74 1940-08-14 8 <Fr«m Our Own Correspondent i Ipoh, Aug. 12. II was decided to form a Perak Cycling Club at an inaugural general meeting held here. The meeting was well attended by cycling emhusiasts of both sexes. A committee was appointed to draft rales te be submitted for74 words
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Article63 1940-08-14 8 A friendly match of four singles and three doubles will be played between the Gentle B.P. "B" team and the Kampong Jagoh Muslim B.P. at the former's court at 230 pjn on Sunday. The following will represent the Gentle 8.P.: Hassan Awang, M. Shahid. Sari Senawi, Abdul Wahab,63 words
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Article61 1940-08-14 8 HPHE followng have been selected toh play cricket for the YII.CJL versus I the S.C.C on Saturday, at 2 p.m. on the Anson Road ground. J. P. Chrysostom. A. C. Wilton, S. Hope, F. W. Marsh, V. Xavier. K. Gold- smith. A. P. Raja, Kwik Sam York. V61 words
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Article218 1940-08-14 8 AUG UST MEDAL AT BUKIT TIMAH Qualifiers F t "Cliffc-d c.| 3 the B was played !day and Bund in A" div. Lo n C. Ain in a w*n Ici division wiO\ a win tor O i sion with i "A* division Saturday "A" wa: won by R d y218 words
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Article47 1940-08-14 8 A J tht UUMUU the Cheerful 1. d th? following wrr bearers for the year President, David H Sia Lye Choon (re-el rettry, Wee Item aat' 1 secretary Goh Choon surer, Njg-> Bing Khen. auditor, Koh Kim H hon. sports caj) i elected47 words
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Article17 1940-08-14 8 THE Manchester i R-A.F. reserves by tlu-ec in a reserve division lozguf scc^rfliat Seletai17 words
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Page 8 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous24 1940-08-14 8 To-day's Sports Events Soc-er: first division, S.R.C. vs. Loyal Regiment, stadium; reserve division. S.C.C. vs. Police, S.C.C.; second division <b), J.C.S.A. vs. S.CF..V. J.\S.A.24 words
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