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Title Section20 1940-08-23 1 UTE SINGAPORE EDITION The Singapore Free Press AND DAILY NEWS NO. 16,173. ESID 1533 FRIDAY, AUGUST 23, 1910. 5 CENTS20 words
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783 1940-08-23 1 EGYPT'S NEW WARNING TO AGGRESSOR "Will Go To War If Territory Is Invaded" Troops Taking Up Strategic Positions 'ARMY STANDS FOURSQUARE WITH BRITISH' rrvPT v i i London, Aug. 22. |Aili 1 has given a clear-cut warning that if Egyptian territory is invaded or the Egyptian army attacked, *he willReuter - 783 words
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84 1940-08-23 1 40 Japanese Diplomats Abroad Are Recalled Tokio, Aim. 22. pin; Foretfl .Minister, Mr. 'Mateuoka, ha^ sent teleram- to 10 diplomatic renreabroad ordering t.. return to Tokio. hadowi a whole- appointments as a a n«w "diplomatic the Dcmei news dors. 19 ministers >ul-generals are ailed. Mr. H irinouchi i ArobasChlna), Mr.Reuter - 84 words
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Article34 1940-08-23 1 Decoux To Be Replaced lokio. tag. n Dex>ux D 1 bj M. Chatel us ofl trench Indooiuii Shimbun correHanoi. Resident Superior ot luarten m Hanoi. that M. Chatel will m France, where Eastern NewsEastern News - 34 words
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Article35 1940-08-23 1 I ondon, Aug. 22. d that the South African Reserve has asked all reoi itatea victimized by mmunicate with the the Reserve to discuss v >! :»>rming a foreign Africm. ReuterReuter - 35 words
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Article33 1940-08-23 1 i ondon. Aug. 22. A Butler, Foreign Underned the House of di 'hat the situation Stem) wu beins watrhfax, Foreign Secretary, had that any Japanese de«en made on the Govnd. ReuterReuter - 33 words
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Article, Illustration307 1940-08-23 1 CONGRESS REJECTS BRITISH OFFER London, Aug. 22. •yHE Congress Working Committee to-day passed a resolution rejecting Britain's latest offer outlined m the Viceroy's statement of Aug. 8. The resolution calls upon the people of India to condemn the attitude of the British Government by holding public protest meetings and otherReuter - 307 words
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578 1940-08-23 1 London. Aug. 21. rE House of Commons met this morniiig for its final sitting before adjourning for i. short recess. The Home Secretary, Sir John Anderson, nswered several questions on the subject ot aMcns and said that up to last Tuesday evening over 3,000Reuter - 578 words
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416 1940-08-23 1 New Tactics Complete Failure London, Aiitf. 2-. /^ERMAN guns mounted on the French coast shelled convoy passing through the Straits ol' Dover to-day. This was the first time since the war be^an that coastal batteries have been used against British shippingReuter - 416 words
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287 1940-08-23 1 No Changes In Cabinet During Recess Likely I rHori, Km?. 22. IN place of the throe months' pei time rec i t Dth h ues ol Parliament adjourned th. moon for a fortnight with power Riven to call them together earlier should circumstances lequire that cour The bronri i.s inReuter - 287 words
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Advertisement44 1940-08-23 1 DRESS tyP i MAKIM6 4 BY EXPERT TAILOR CUT. STYLE F.NSSH 1 GUARANTEED.. 17>// CKOTIRMALUS i TO-MICHT DINNER DANCE (Informal) 8 p.m. to midm'ffht Dinner 53.00 NO BALLROOM ADMISSION CHARGE TOMORROWS SPECIAIT CABARET ATTRACTION JUNE WEST KAY SOPHISTICATED POEMS OF DANCE— FOR 1 NIGIIT44 words
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Advertisement101 1940-08-23 1 GINGHAM TOOTAL'S (crease resisting) fabric In captivating checked ocsigns it r/s/y CHOTIRMALL'S SEA VIEW M HOTEL TO-NIGHT SATURDAY SPECIAL DINNER DANCE DINNER 53.00 NO ADMISSION CHARC.F m- HELP BUY A BOMBER -w COME TO THE "BUY A BOMBER" BALL SEA VIEW MOTEL AUGUST 31, 1940 DINNER $3.- OF WHICH $1.-101 words
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Article98 1940-08-23 2 The Hon'ble The Ag. Chief JuMi.fCourt of Appeal. P.M.S. Before The Jfonbir Mr. Justice Pedlow In rmmn S: S: At 11 am.— Bankruptcy. At 2.15 p.m. Probates. Before The Hon'ble Mr. Justice Manning la Court No. 2. At 10.30 a.m.— Mag. Appeal Omar b Kechil98 words
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Article36 1940-08-23 2 r From Our Chvn Correspondent) London, A us. r pHE death has occurred at Ovintjton, J- Hants, of Mr. Williim LanghamCarter, who was a very well-known Fingarxre distiict Judge 20 years apo.36 words
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Article108 1940-08-23 2 r*REAT interest is being displayed In the Grand Variety Entertainment which the Combined Services are presenting at the Victoria Theatre on Friday and Saturday, Sept. 13 and 14, i m aid of the British Red Cross. The entire entertainment will be given by serving members of108 words
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Article28 1940-08-23 2 London, Aug. 22. AN agency message from Zurich rt states that the German authorities have unexpectedly closed the whole ci the frontier between occulted and unoccupied France.- ReuterReuter - 28 words
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Article315 1940-08-23 2 London, Aug\ 22. The following are to-days closing middle Quotations. Shares are of £i denomination unless otherwise stated: Con. Loan s% 19*4-64 99% Funding Loan 4% 1960-90 112 War Loan 3tt% 101 *i Com Union Assce (Units) 6 Prudential Assce 'A' 19U Royal Assce 6%, Great Western315 words
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Article, Illustration33 1940-08-23 2 A Hurricane fighter is here seen being rearmed immediately on return to its base after shooting dov.n, together with other Hurricanes and a Defiant patrol, 12 cnwny aircraft off the coast of Britain.33 words
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Article181 1940-08-23 2 COMMODITIES EXCHANGES Up to the time of going to press yesterday's closing prices had not been received. <From UU' Own Correspondent) I^ondon, Aug. 21. COMMODITY and Exchange markets closed ioiiowß witn previous quotations In paranthesis:~ RUBBER: Easier. Spot i2%d 12"/ 8 d (12 12i16d 12 15|16d> ?5? fc 12 d,181 words
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Article55 1940-08-23 2 (From Our Own Correspondent) n London, Aug. 22. is announced that among those Jllcd when H.M. Aircraft-Carrier Glorious sank off Norway was Pay-master-Commander C. S. Bishop, who It is afco announced that SquadronLeader D. C. Oliver, who serfed with cm n fo^ r f e "OMinatasance55 words
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233 1940-08-23 2 "Judge Hardy Son" And Indian Army AT THE CAPITOL CEVERAL pictures featuring the Hardy family have reached the screen m recent years, and each m turn has been termed "best" by enthusiastic film fans who find, m the adventures of an avers ge American family, an exhilaration and delight which233 words
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Article117 1940-08-23 2 WARNER BROS.' production "Torrid Zone," which opened at the Alhambra yesterday, is a story of three people getting entangled m an attempted revolution m a banana plantation m Panama. These three people are Pat O'Brien, head of a fruit company who runs things as he117 words
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Article94 1940-08-23 2 LAUREL HARDY IN "SAPS AT SEA" npYPICAL Laurel-and-Hardy farce is A seen In "Saps At Sea," the Hal Roach comedy featuring the two famous funsters, which opened at the Cathay yesterday. Though Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy seem slightly subdued m their nautical adventure, they are up to their usual94 words
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Article88 1940-08-23 2 rw\HE Officer Administering the GovA ernment and party will attend the special repeat performance of ihe Malayan Magic Circle's recent success "put Of The Hat," to be held at the Victoria Theatre to-morrow at 9.30 p.m. The public are requested to be m their seats88 words
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139 1940-08-23 2 ST. JOHN RED CROSS WORKING PARTY BRIDGE and mahjong party organized by Mrs. J. B. Myles at the Tanglin Club on Wednesday m aid of the St. John and Red Cross Working Party, realized a sum of $330 for the Working Party. The St. John and Red Cross Working Party139 words
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Article58 1940-08-23 2 ALLEGED to have received an Illegal gratification of $15, an Interpreter of thr cavil District Court. Chin YoTnTke? SSt ySte^daT ***** m SingaPore Chin was alleged to have obtained the money from a man named Koh Mian Han. &.T* certaln «»»*u«i Cfcln claimed trtal to the charge,58 words
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Article29 1940-08-23 2 Irrr Berne, A«r. tZ anr^ UI ed that from to-diy Stil Oct. 13 the sale to the public of certain foodstuffs, including rw sugar and flour is forbidden.- ReuterReuter - 29 words
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Advertisement136 1940-08-23 2 GREETED BY PACKED HOUSES YESTERDAY! TO-MORROW SUNDAY 4 SHOWS DAILY. SHERIDAN mi% 9 %kf I^^ £i c L 4 --)'«b!ES The happiest show you will see this year GALA MIDNIGHT PREMIERE TO-MORROW AT THE ALHAMBRA n°o°£ I RKO RADIO'S SPARKLING MUSICAL-COMEDY Hnnn nEH6L£ rA %J^&^f (rim4TOON6>AImMAItSHAt j^^l^^l JjW™^m ««oy XOISOM136 words
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Advertisement283 1940-08-23 2 COME AND SEE YOURSELVES ON 1 1 /"T^*^ TODAY at the CAPItQ^ 11 a. m. 3.15 6.15 g THE BEST of the whole *HARI» i Ui mmm^ A Grsnd Bl i /\£JX Lewis STONE Mickey ROONEY M? 1 CeciHa p ARKER Fay HOLDEN V fHy^ J Origin*! Story and Scr4«n283 words
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Advertisement12 1940-08-23 2 AERIAL H'Slf' ON BIBAW" IT is reported jhe steam, r w» mo"12 words
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Article356 1940-08-23 3 Canada Undertakes Full Responsibility COMPLETE AGREEMENT REACHED IN TALKS A CONFFRFVPF J hn> Newfound 'and, Aug. 22. A ,r CE n common defence between here las? n^M^ f Canada and Newfoundland closed SrPPmPn* hi i a ter a ann ™ncement that general the talk". e(l n aReuter - 356 words
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133 1940-08-23 3 Alleged Ogpu Agent Tells Why He 'Decided To Remove Trotsky' MeMto ity. Aug. 22. ai'ant, Frank -ement issued last I as the "on ol born m Teheran, that he brcame ideals, which rb to Mexico, but n >tsky*s confidence n pd H^ then de- A "save the I ted that133 words
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Article24 1940-08-23 3 Malta. Aug. 22 r.rred of Lord tnbei of *he Malta Governor of L.c--102-4), Tasmania -ilia < 1909-13), Wales < 1912-17 as^i ReuterReuter - 24 words
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Article15 1940-08-23 3 Madrid, Au?. 22. MAZAS, one of two portfolio, has ll Srnor Ma^as tnember of the15 words
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33 1940-08-23 3 Singapo re 's Gifts To British Treasury London, Au^. ?.1. CINGAPORE has contributed X 400.000 to the British Treasury. Its wir fund, together with that of the Federated Malay States, totals £500,000.- ReuterReuter - 33 words
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Article251 1940-08-23 3 London, All?. 22. /COMPETITION between the Axis powers m the only markets open them was referred to In authoritative circles m London yesterday where it was pointed out that fat shortage m Italy and Germany had forced them both into the Ba'kan market m anBritish Wireless - 251 words
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Article, Illustration20 1940-08-23 3 New Zealand troops m the Middle East are here seen practicing bomb throwing, a very important part of their training.20 words
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93 1940-08-23 3 MR. ATTLEE LIFE OF PRESENT PARLIAMENT London, Au*. 22. MR. C. R. ATTLEE. Lord Privy Seal, replying to questions, said he was not m a position to make a statement auout legislation to prolong the life of the present Parliament. Sir Percy Harris (Liberal): Is it not a fact thatReuter - 93 words
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70 1940-08-23 3 London, Aug. 22. THE Secretary of State for the Colonies, Lord Lloyd, expresses admiration or tnc spirit and determination with wnlch tfte people of Malta were facing the aerial attacks m his acknowledgment of a resolution from the Maltese council of the Government, recording theirBritish Wireless - 70 words
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Article116 1940-08-23 3 CANADA MAY BENEFIT Washington, Aug. 22. THE House of Representatives has voted a bill, the main provision of which authorizes $500,000,000 credit loans to American nations. An amendment, which would have denied the loans to Canada and to British and French possessions m the WesternReuter - 116 words
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Article47 1940-08-23 3 Washington, Aug. 22. THE U.S. S^ate Department's monthly rfporc, issued last night, strws that Britain received over $24 000.000 wortn of arms exoorted from the United S;ates In July. This is nearly half as much as for the previous six months. ReuterReuter - 47 words
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Article344 1940-08-23 3 "Officialese" Must Go— Churchill sentences and phrases may dishes and official m England m any of a memorandum une Minister, Mr. to his colleagues ■■nt. nnell ccmm?n.ing •d m a broadC lit nigh*: "Mr. n this ma-er of la right m his i r im. Mr. Churchill documents sates Mr.Reuter - 344 words
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295 1940-08-23 3 METAL TO BE USED FOR MAKING NEW WEAPONS London, Aug. 22. THE newspapers to-day give prominence to photographs of a 20-acre dump of wrecked Nazi planes, brought down by the R.A.F. over Britain, which will be used to make weapons for Britain. AltogetherReuter; British Wireless - 295 words
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130 1940-08-23 3 Nazi Air Power Not Equal To Big Task New York, Aug. 22. JUt AMR FIELDING ELLIOT, mili- tary commentator of the tierlad -Tribune. writes to-day: "From the German point of view, the results of the past week must be discouraging. "This outlook for the future is perhaps darker than atReuter - 130 words
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167 1940-08-23 3 London, Auff. 22. THE latest contribution from Empire warplane funds comes from the Gold Coast Spitfire fund, wh.ch has now reached £300,000. The Northern Ireland Shilling Spitfire fund is now over £25.000. Hyderabad's latest gift of £100,000 for the formation of a third squadron ofBritish Wireless - 167 words
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Article478 1940-08-23 3 London, Auf. 22. SINCE M-y 10 the R.A.F. has made 599 raids on Germany and German-occupied countries— l7B to places within enemy cour. try and 206 on occupied territory. It is now revealed that out of approximately 158,000 bombs, 100,000 have been dropped m iBritish Wireless - 478 words
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225 1940-08-23 3 Developing P.T. Facilities For British Youth London. Aug. Tl. R/»R. H. RAMSEOTHAM, Fre.,i the Board ol Education, m the course ol a statement on p training for youths, announced I .it d2eided to set up a small droetov^te to secure further developmnt of physical training and recreative work ÜBong youngReuter - 225 words
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Article88 1940-08-23 3 London, Aug. 22. AN Air Ministry communique stat'sr "Enemy attacks during the night u<*e very few and on a small scale. High explosive bombs wore dropped at two points m southeast England, where some damage v&s caused to gas and wat'r mains m a oi.st townReuter - 88 words
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Article116 1940-08-23 3 London, Aag 22. The India Ofl.ce *nnounces that Sil Francis WylJe, Governor of the Centnl rrovinres and Bchar. has a< < ptod MM appointment of Political Adviser rendered vacant by the selection of Sir Belran4 Grancy to be Governor of the Punjab :>n expiry of the term ofReuter - 116 words
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Advertisement92 1940-08-23 3 ATHLETES We have the support you require. All sizes of bodybelts, Athletic supports and elastic Knee caps now m stock. Call and inspect our selection. MEDICAL HALL LTD. 3. BATTERY ROAD. v /T&THQU Whe 6.15 9.15 nflll Everybody B9L kAUY A 1 QHkHk 01 lUX| Goes BOX OFFICE 3400 MORNING92 words
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607 1940-08-23 4 The Singapore Free Press FRIDAY, AUGUST 23, 1940. Hitler To Blame FJURING the next few months no aspect of the war is likely to arouse greater controversy than the decision of the British Government to refuse to lift the blockade to permit food and other essential supplies from reaching the607 words
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1444 1940-08-23 4 By Special Reporters London. TUROPE'S wheat has begun to deteriorate. According to reports from American correspondents, j crops now growing will be distinctly less than they were last year when Europe (excluding Russia but including the United Kingdom) produced 49,750,000 metric tons (1,826 million bushels).1,444 words
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Advertisement159 1940-08-23 4 Bo make a proper GIMLET sum jmH but /VLIME I%J%^PIP JU!Cfcm«s/6e|H|^|j^ i '$§&tiiis?--\t mm Quality Bb fH" wakm/JBi K. P. M. LINE Regular sailings to Java, Bali, Sumatra. Borneo and all other ports m the Netherlands Indies. ORIENT JAVA AFRICA LINE Kegular bi-monthly service via Batavia and Mauritius to South159 words
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Advertisement57 1940-08-23 4 You Always Feel Best when you look best' i Jusl Hn eivrd— WAIN SHIELL'S !ft|3 In Silk and Wool 5« Also AMERICAN ill SHARKSKIN 'CO In varioas Colour? §&lir you ui2Z look your best m clothes tailored by MIEN CHONG The high class Tailor who gives complete satisfaction to his57 words
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Article600 1940-08-23 5 >U either win, f" Io ler, Marshal comrade* m Libya, g into battle ssi tribesmen, t'ufra oases, In Libya again, Me Italian d against Egypt n the Daily >: up agains: v- equipped re la a tougn fl d that he uperiority :ble him to600 words
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148 1940-08-23 5 U.S. Troubled By Nazi Activities At Dakar New York. THE uneasiness with which the United States regards the fact that Brazil juts to the East only 1.800 mr.es from Africa is heightened by the reports of recent Nazi activities at Dakar The New York Herald Tribune" describes the reports as148 words
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Article42 1940-08-23 5 New York. rpHE popularity of double-feature film X programmes among theatregoers is being sought by Gallup poll. It is reported that 57 per cent, of those who haye voted favour single feature and 43 per cent, double-feature programmes.42 words
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221 1940-08-23 5 San Francisco. ht days ago I was m Melbourne. Now I am m a window of the Pan-American Airways he palms, flags, and towers of the Treasure ilar fashion, the r.tacle of trans he Australian and •ie time and dislia and her most221 words
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97 1940-08-23 5 London. AAfHILE cropping is going on farmers m England have arms ready to defend their crops, if necessary. Mr. John Morgan, M.P., and farm expert, said this recently. He said that harvesters were cutting crops close to the ground so that there would be97 words
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Advertisement292 1940-08-23 5 DANCE HOSTESS NEARLY x> LOSES HER POPULARITY }'^/\h"i^~~ ITSELF ON THE SMARTNESS MM SORRY ?^*L f i F£ r. S0 TIRED "\f u/uv nnki'T 1 rW^ftg^ Of: |TS G|RLS ANQ BUTI DON'Tt ANODOIfT FER. Al\ YOU ?EF |P^T v r A vou R C 0 o;poN o 'days \i?v I^'GHT.IEVEN292 words
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Advertisement206 1940-08-23 5 Try this new BEAUTY itiCEPE Look at the photos of this girl before and after using it v T can hardly L believe my eyes^^^^^^A^W when I look into a W^ mirror," writes J. M. "My^^^^^ skin is fresher, clearer, lovelier than ever before m my life. My newly-found complexion206 words
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Article, Illustration1251 1940-08-23 6 original kind of informal party was recently given by Mr. and Mrs. Bertram Gray at their house at Siglap. They called it a patriotic pahit party and each guest was asked U> *»ring it small present to be auctioned m aid of The- War Fund. On1,251 words
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Article, Illustration2213 1940-08-23 6 MARY HEATHCOTT - MARY HEATHCOTT by Future Programme rE programme for the year has also been settled, and includes a visit next month to the Istana Gardens, Johore Bahru, by permission of tne on pruning at the Botanic Gardens is scheduled for Oct 28 Mr. R. E. Holttum will talk2,213 words
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Advertisement92 1940-08-23 6 it Entrust all your DRY CLEANING to the skilful handling careful attention of NEW INTERNATIONAL CO. The Dry Cleaners and Dyers who give complete satisfaction. A trial order will convince you. 36, Coleman St: Singapore. PHONE 6341 Hair Beauty can be yours even m the tropics! Let MARIE at advise92 words
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Advertisement82 1940-08-23 6 Beauty m the East ELIZABETH ARDEN has discovered methods L 4pM to keep your beauty fresh and J fm\ radiant despite an unvarying tern- Tj \r /jj perature. Make an appointment &J{w with Miss Fenner who will refresh *Cw <X* JF and reform your own distinctive MAYNARD S Battery Rd82 words
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2445 1940-08-23 7 Witness Says Accused Carried Revolver After Soh Him Swee's Arrest g HENT that the accused had been O ing about revolver and had mentioned m his presence »oaM Bkc to blow his brains out, was made by a director of2,445 words
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126 1940-08-23 7 Collections From Chinese Shops In Perak For War Fund (From Our Own Correspondent) A DECISION ftS*i A sub-co m mittee appointed by the Perak I™h Y e^ ll n of th hM S. War Hind should g O tQ Chinese shops m Ipoh and other towns m Perak xo collect126 words
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391 1940-08-23 7 Story Of $1,500 Robbery From Money Changer jTIIAT an Indian money changer and tCii l d f 2ller »amed Annamalai J? %g ha d a s^ll m the General Post Office for the last 30 years, was the victim of a robbery, was the allegation of the prosecution In a391 words
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Article112 1940-08-23 7 THE Food Controller announces that, as a result of an agreement with local biscuit manufacturers to hold substantial minimum stocks, it has been possible to remove the restriction on the export of biscuits from Malaya. The manufacture of biscuits forms an important local industry and112 words
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335 1940-08-23 7 500 Evacuation Exemptions In Hong Kong (From Our Own Correspondent) Hong Kong, Aug. 13. IT was revealed by the Colonial Secretariat yesterday that 500 girls and women were exempted from the recent compulsory evacuation of British women and children on the grounds that their services were required by the Director335 words
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Article, Illustration29 1940-08-23 7 B<>ys of a well-knswn school m England are helping the local farmers, as their part m the national war effort. The picture shows the camp cook having a "taster."29 words
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50 1940-08-23 7 PiOtn Our Own Correspondent) I poh, Aur. 22. rMARK his sixty-first birthday, Mr. Lee Kwei Foil, well-known Pcruk Chineseminer, has donated $50,000 (Chinese currency) to the China Relief Fund. Mr. Lee has also contributed to The War Fund since its Inception amounts totalling $4,000.50 words
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262 1940-08-23 7 MILITARY TRAINING (From Our Own Correspondent) Penang, Aug. 22. •TTHE Penang Tribunal sitting for the second time to-day had before them six applicants for exemption or postponement of service. The first case was brought up by a jockey, Mr. D. A. McPherson, who262 words
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397 1940-08-23 7 Commission Of inquiry Into Allegations Against Mines Officials QUESTION BEFORE COURT (from Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Aug. 22. DEFERENCE to the proposed Commission of why (to investigate allegations of corruption m Hie F.II S. Mines Department) was nade to-day, when the summi cases against A.E.P. Kershaw and A. G.397 words
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263 1940-08-23 7 nLMAKKJKG ttUU he youth wai attempting ta access tv a portion o! ths premise, where goods were stored when he fell. Mr W. MLcQiKirrio, acting Singapon coroner, yesterday returned a finding of "death by misadventure." at ccnclii:.i.:h of an inquiry in:o the263 words
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Advertisement21 1940-08-23 7 for GOOD FOOD, PROMPT SERVICE, and GOOD WiftE Dim 1/ me, Ant aomrnoNßD JSEST AUHWU^ FKKSH STRAWBERRIES AND OYSTERS OBTAINABLE DAILY21 words
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Advertisement166 1940-08-23 7 The D V N O HUB A REVOLUTION In V I Viib LIGHTING Absolutely Weatherproof $15.00 COMPLETE WITH LAMP 'THE PATENT DYNOHUB •12 or 8 volt.) is completely revolutionary m design. It provides electric lighting iroai a ciynamo mounted m the front hub It consists of the usual cycle hub166 words
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Advertisement446 1940-08-23 8 MANSFIELD CO., ifjf BLUE FUNNEL Line. Frequent Sailings to United Kingdom. Oat** guaranteed, all cargo bookings subject to r War Clauses. C nfCr^ WKSIKRN A l/S IK AI A THE SHORTEST SEA ROUTE AT fHE CHEAPEST fa Regular Services to Fro mantle (Perth) via j by first class passenger ships446 words
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215 1940-08-23 9 Sydney. MR. Menzies, the Prime Minister, has announced the appointment of Sir Keith Murdoch, chairman of directors of the Australian Associated Press, and Australian Newsprint Mills Property, Limited, as Director- General of Information. Sir Keith Murdoch, who is freeing himself from all newspaper and other business215 words
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Article486 1940-08-23 9 Magistrate's Comment In Assault Case MAKING his defence m the Singapore third court yesterday, where he stood j tils trial on two charges, cne of volun- barily causing hurt to a police constable, and the other of using criminal force on < z second policeman. Ram486 words
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124 1940-08-23 9 DAILY PRICES CURRENT Aug. 22, II o'clock noon Buyers Sellers No. IX R.S.S. Spot loose 17% 37 No IX R.S.S P. 0.8. m rases Aug.-Sept. (Sellers option) 36 38*8 G.F.A.Q. R.S.S. P. 0.8 tn bales Aug.-Sept. (Sellers option^ 36^ 36 s P.A.Q R.S.S124 words
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487 1940-08-23 9 Gaza, Au*. 7. Fwas officially announced this morning that Australian troops were m action during the air raid on Haifa yesterday. They suffered no casualties. It was stated that this announcement could not be amplified at the present stage, but, presumably, the troops referred487 words
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Advertisement190 1940-08-23 9 <^T»,OTSEKm rt family beg .ds and rela,d letters of se who attend■o Mr. Lee Kok TENDERS \LITY lets. tied for the 1 services. For Tenders I rr.nsionners. Ing. 4 i Mae•e of Closing. Oct. IG. 1940. 5,000 Galvd. I HI. Date 5, 1940. Oils and sit Sso>. n, Oct. 10,190 words
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Advertisement11 1940-08-23 9 BOARD RKSIDKNCB NAPIEB HOUSE 1. sapid Koad Feie 74#6 One vacancy.11 words
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Advertisement460 1940-08-23 9 FAST PASSENGKR SKRVU'K. SINGAPORE TO SAN FRANCISCO VIA MANILA A KONCi RONG Balls Spore Arrne i P. I j 1.8. CITY OP SAN FRANCISCO Aug. 27 S.S. CITY OP LOS ANGELES Sept 10 Ort t 8.1. CITY OP NEWPORT NEWS Oct. 5 Oct 29 S.S. CITY OP NORFOLK Nov 6460 words
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Miscellaneous186 1940-08-23 9 POST OFFICE MAIL LIST Mails close at the General Post Office India 4p.m as follows: Indo-Chlna surt&ce 9 a.m.. air 4 p.m XO-DA¥ Iran:— Jask air 4 p.m Japan air 4 p.m Ceylon surface 1p m. Java 4p m i a surface 11.30 a.m. i^ b JiZn rarfare 1 .30186 words
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Article, Illustration55 1940-08-23 10 TENNIS picture. A fine action study of an BJULC forward who got his head well to the ball during one of the sporadic raids carried out en the Piih!Uhers* soal m a second division (a) soccer fixtrre played at the stadium on Wednesday, which tho Publishers won twoFree Press - 55 words
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288 1940-08-23 10 BEAT GORDONS BY TWO GOALS TO ONE I.o\als 2; Gordons 1. FOLLOWING up their victory over the R.A.F. on Monday the Loyah playing a nvm short !>eat the Gordons by the odd goal m three at Chang] yesterday, thus reversing I find round defeat, m288 words
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Article33 1940-08-23 10 SOCCER: first division. X.A.X. vs. I'oFve. st.u'.ium: second division <h> Chinese vs. lI. VF. (KaUang) Farrer Park; !5.\.1'. (H.Q). vs. Indiia A«sn.. J.r.S.A. Ihe S.K.C. have v.ithdrawii from the lentiue.33 words
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Article109 1940-08-23 10 P! AYING at the Happy World open pir court on Tuesday night before a fair crowd, the Serangoon Lads B.P. beat the Elite R.U. "B" team by seven games to nil. Results <Serangoon Lads players mentioned first): Singles: Donald Lee beat Wee Peng Hong 11—13. 15—11, 15—7;109 words
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Article90 1940-08-23 10 S.C.R.C. cricket teams for the weekend are: Against R.A. (8.M.) at Balakan Mati to-morrow at 2 p.m.: Seah Keng Sick, Eu Cheow Chye, Alex Tan, Kam Gim Lock, Anthony Lim, Ong Swee Keng, Ong Swee Law, K. T. Ooi, Chua Boon Unn, L. H. Tay, Low Kee90 words
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156 1940-08-23 10 THE women's golf match between the 1 Keppe! Golf Club and the Island Club, played at the Island Club on Tuesday r suited m a win for the Teppel tenm by 40 ooints to 37. The scores. Keppel players mentioned first, were: Mrs. E.156 words
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Article45 1940-08-23 10 The MixfH Badminton Party will BM H the S'-rangoon Lads Badminton r r- m a badminton "friendly" consisting of four singles and three dcubles. The match will take place on I Hay at the laUer's court, Charlton P ,d. commencing at 2.30 p.m.45 words
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214 1940-08-23 10 (From Our Own Correspondent) Johore Bahru, Aug. 21. •"PHE Jjhore Military Forces beat the Education by five goals to nil m a keenly fought second round league match at the Istana padang to-day. This win has placed the soldiers at the top of the214 words
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Article887 1940-08-23 10 EXHIBITI ONS AT HONG LIM GREEN Hughes Plays Brilliant Game To Beat Sin Kie MALAYAN CHAMPION OFF HIS BEST FORM A RATHER subdued Kho Sin Kie, a brilliant Hughes rt and the fine form of that sturdy veteran Chua Choon Leong, these were the chief features of the exhibition tennis887 words
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Article62 1940-08-23 10 DUE to the illness of Ron Dennis, the Happy World boxing programme arranged for to-night has been postponed. Dennis and Ventura Marques were to meet m the semi-final event, while Atilio Sabatino and Mohamed Fahmy were matched m the main event. Dennis is only slightly indisposed,62 words
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Article333 1940-08-23 10 Record That Hendren Missed HOW many first-class cricketers would have made a thousand runs m May had there been no war? Here's a question that must go unaswered, but 1 fancy some sort of record would have been set up, writes Patsy Hendren m the JSunday Express jpf June J6^333 words
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Article, Illustration17 1940-08-23 10 Played Brilliant Game Pat Hughes, who played brilliant tennis to beat Kho Sin Kie 7 5 jesterday.17 words
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Article200 1940-08-23 10 Selangor Football League (From Our Own Correspondent Kuala Lumpur. Au? 21. /GAINING an all Important goal which meant victory, m the e> ten minu.es of play, the Police Depot captured the Selang:r Football Association's league honours by defeating the T.P.C.A. by the odd grM m three m200 words
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Article97 1940-08-23 10 TWO-ALL L AT STADi; draw «i roun;l t £j ot owing to m the The C aggi n i teat Patricl the fourth i About ten Chinese who sent LI i a melee. exeha: penalty I spot. Qums< ()n t (|I) Id Uu wen tfa Graham97 words
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46 1940-08-23 10 Manchesters Beat Police At Tanglin Manchesi r Ke; THF Manchesters i»< -t tin- I 1 h> two «•>.»!> to nil serve division i TingMf yesterdajr. Th ot the run ol •c ke\v •'hestt In addition to this finished got within Bell sc m the fir^t hall ond46 words
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Article27 1940-08-23 10 THE I R.A.AFI <X A.F. Bectioi B badminton n three d latter*s court Sin X Boon Witt. 1 I Boh I j :^d Lim V27 words
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