The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 12 September 1940
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Title Section22 1940-09-12 1 LATE SINGAPORE EDITION The Singapore Free Press AND DAILY NEWS NO. 16,1«)0. ES 1 1) 1835 THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 1940. 5 CENTS22 words
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1247 1940-09-12 1 Churchill Warns Of Attack ''Any Time Now" Must Regard Next Week As Important One In Our History, Says Premier RAIDS ON BRITAIN HAVE COST NAZIS DEARLY THE possibility of a German invasion of England "at any time now" was stressed by Mr. Winston Churchill, the1,247 words
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424 1940-09-12 1 Buckingham Palace Is Slightly Damaged By Bomb London. Sept. 11. mgham Palace was though happily not iyed action bomb ed on Tuesday near miming pool, is related correspondent who ice grounds this .siting, the East End -tthi/in^ with man> houses had been M troyed during the previous night while iReuter - 424 words
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367 1940-09-12 1 King And Queen Shelter In Police Station During Raid Warning London, Sept. 11. WHEN an air raid warning sounded m the London area this morning the King and Queen were m the south-east London district. Their Majesties took shelter m a police station and the police canteen s t aReuter; British Wireless - 367 words
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40 1940-09-12 1 London, Sept. 11. INDIANS m every walk of life have now contributed £1,250,000 to the Viceroy's War Purposes Fund. Of this sum, £285,000 has been allotted for the Durchase of aircraft for Britain.— Reuter ReuterReuter - 40 words
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Article49 1940-09-12 1 Lisbon, Sept. 11. ACCOMMODATION In flyingboats and American shipping is booked up till December. A great number of refugees is still m Portugal, awaiting visas for the United States and the American republics. The Portuguese authorities have forbidden further entrance of refugees into the country while congestion remains. ReuterReuter - 49 words
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351 1940-09-12 1 Cairo, Sept. 11. A HUNDRED and four Jews and seven Arabs were killed and 151 persons injured when Italian planes bombed Tel-Aviv, m Palestine, on Monday. Among the casualties are 55 children. It is not yet established whether any United States citizens were351 words
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793 1940-09-12 1 REICHSTAG HIT IN MOST DESTRUCTIVE RAID ON BERLIN London, Sept. 11. THE "heaviest and most destructive raid yet" on Berlin, m the course of which the Reichstag and the Brandenburg Gate (Berlin's Marble Arch) were hit by bombs, was carried out by R.A.F. bombers last ni^ht. It is officially announced793 words
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81 1940-09-12 1 Fierce Battle Over Thames Estuary London, Sept. 11. A FIERCE air battle was fought over the Thames Estuary this 'afternoon. Over 25 German bombers encountered the biggest barrage of anti-aircraft fire yet heard. The German planes tried to attack objectives m the estuary but failed, and no damage has beenReuter - 81 words
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Advertisement69 1940-09-12 1 BIGIA TEA IS BEST ADELPHI ifjKf HOTEL TO-Nl_-»T SPECIAL DINNER DANCE DINNER 53.00 NO ADMISSION CHARGI ADELPHI GRILL Whither you require light re ire^niients or an elaborate n.cal t ADELPHI GRILL is renowned for its ex-tllent food and courteous service. The maximum In Qcalitf the minimum m price, MONDA- /EDNESDAY69 words
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Article127 1940-09-12 2 LAST REPORTED SEEN AT RESERVOIR CINGAPORE civil and military police arc carrying out an island-wide search for a sergeant of the Royal Air Force who has been missing from his stauon since Friday. He has been reported seen m various par:s of Singapore. The last report came127 words
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Article79 1940-09-12 2 THERE is plenty of fun m "Buck Benny Rides Again," the Paramount film starring Jack Benny and Rochester which opened at the Cathay yesterday. Benny and his ever-faithful coloured valet, Rochester, put over the comedy m word and action very well m this story which79 words
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Article91 1940-09-12 2 London. "Osservatore Romano," the official organ of the Vatican, will cease publication early this month and will be replaced by "Corriere Vaticano," a Rome repcrt states. The new newspaper will be edited by the Jesuit Order. stant bullying, she said, drove her to stay with her own91 words
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98 1940-09-12 2 BRITAIN may eventually send her Mediterranean fleet to Singapore, says Mr. Harold Callender, special correspondent of the New York Times, who was m Singapore recently, m a despatch to his paper. a It is felt that, if Britain is able to resist Germany, she may destroy98 words
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235 1940-09-12 2 Childish Belief Of German Leaders Shanghai, Sept. 11. IN an editorial on the air raids on London, the Sino- American China Fress pays a tribute to British morale, declaring that far from the panic v/hich might have been expected m the face of such ruthlessness, neutral observers have found onlyReuter - 235 words
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Article118 1940-09-12 2 "I WAS forced to marry her; her mother 1 threatened me with* all kind of things; unless I married her." said a young Eng- lish speaking Chinese. Tan Cheng Khua. who was sued for maintenance by his wife, Susie Wee, m the Singapore second court yesterday.118 words
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23 1940-09-12 2 Stock Exchange Commodity Prices YESTERDAY'S closing Stock Ex- change and Commodity prices had not beer: received at the time of going to press.23 words
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121 1940-09-12 2 jyiß. W. G. Porter, the Singapore Coroner, returned a finding of death by misadventure yesterday at the adjourned hearing of an inquiry into the death of a 19-year-old Singhalese woman, Manika, who was drowned m a large pond at Potong Pasir, Upper Serangoon, on the121 words
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Advertisement131 1940-09-12 2 CAPITOL... TO-DAY p^ FICTION'S MASTER SLEUTH > NOW THE SCREEN'S NEW _f\ WIZARD OF CLUES! 4* Your most baffling mystery romance! Na I. S-__^^^_. <^_*___l V if ___k .V_V^L w__V* m^ mmmMU mn m9 m^' l>o\er liarlxiur. EXCLUSIVE! Spfdil Ofcy KdeaM -The Visit of H.M.S. ASHANTI t<> it g Atrirai,131 words
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Article572 1940-09-12 3 British People Undaunted By Heavy Nazi Blows, Says Greenwood g A.F. NOW HITTING HARDER T HAN GERMAN AIR FORCE --BAKING for the people of the homeland, I say J„, our kith and kin overseas— 'We are not daunted y thl *ws which day by day fall572 words
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Article243 1940-09-12 3 London. Sept. 10. PR many weeks past the R.A.F. has been pounding the French channel ports from which the Germans hope to make a sudden invasion of England. Behind the R.A.F. stand the Navy In a speech m London to-day. the first Lord of the Admiralty.243 words
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Article22 1940-09-12 3 San Francisco. Sept. 11. PAN-AMERICAN Airways is to-day inaugurating a San Francisco-New Zealand air passenger service with 14 passengers for Auckland. ReuterReuter - 22 words
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Article144 1940-09-12 3 I Cairo, Sept. 11. T is authoritatively announced that 177 Italian aircraft have definitely been destroyed m the Middle East area m the three months since Italy entered the war. A further 90 planes have probably been destroyed. Those responsible for the enemy losses wereReuter - 144 words
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Article320 1940-09-12 3 Appeal To French Forces In Syria Cairo, Sept. 11. AN appeal to the French forces m Syria to follow the examnle set by French Equatorial Africa has been issued by Gen. de Giminate, Commander of the free French forces m French Equatorial Africa. The appeal, issued from Brazzaville, says: "Syria'sBritish Wireless - 320 words
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63 1940-09-12 3 Batavia, Sept. 11. rE Netherlands Government has appointed by royal decree as delegates for the economic discussions with the Japanese delegates who are arriving m Batavia to-morrow the chief of the economic department, Mr. van Mcok, chief of the justice department Mr. Enthoven, andReuter - 63 words
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576 1940-09-12 3 London, Sept. lt. IT is just revealed that it is feared a large number of men, women and children evacuated from their homes after Saturday's raid lost their lives when a school m the East End of London was wrecked by a bomb576 words
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Article77 1940-09-12 3 Reports issued by the transport officials m London to-day are reassuring. It is stated that services on the underground are almost normal except on certain lines, presumably those sections which come above the ground. Buses, trolley-bus and trams are running on innumerable routes although m some placesReuter - 77 words
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Article101 1940-09-12 3 London, Sept. 11. THE R.A.F. raids on B c r 1 i n get larger headlines m the newsnap°rs here than the German raids on London. American correspondents report that the morale of Londoners continues at its best. The new York Times' correspondent says: "TheyReuter - 101 words
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88 1940-09-12 3 Milan, Sept. 11. EX-KING Carol passed through here today, travelling towards the French frontier from Switzerland, state an official report. Carol, believed to be going to Portugal, left Lugano with Madame Lepescu and suite m a special train after bein<? smuggled out of the backReuter - 88 words
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49 1940-09-12 3 Melbourne, Sept. 11. THE response to the London Lord Mayors' bombing victims relicT 'unri is the most sp:n;anecus ever kn-wn m Victoria. The sum of €I,COO has already been promised by ci.izens and the city council of Melbourne is giving £25 000. ReuterReuter - 49 words
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Article32 1940-09-12 3 Rome, Sept. 11. AN official communique issued In Bucharest states that a furth r Transylvanian zone has been evacuated without incident by Rumanian troops, says a despatch to Jht Stefan! agency. ReuterReuter - 32 words
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90 1940-09-12 3 U.S. Red Cross Aids London Raid Victims Wash'nffton, Sept. 11. 'T'HE American Red Cross Society h?s ordered for immediate shipment 500 000 garments for Londoners homeless through air raids. They are prepared to send medical supplies for ***** hospital beds. Funds have been cabled to London fcr the purchase ofReuter - 90 words
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Article144 1940-09-12 3 London, Sept. 11. WELL informed circles are inclined to doubt the truth of Chinese reports from Hong Kong to the effect that 12,000 Japanese troops have entered Indo-China, states Reuter's diplomatic correspondent. It is thought th s report may well be of German origin since GermanReuter - 144 words
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51 1940-09-12 3 Istanbul, Sept. 11. TWO high Italian Government officials, three air force oTicerj and seven assistants arrived here today from Rome en route to Aleppo It Is believed that this delegation is reinforcing the Italian military delegation already attending to the armistice disarmament of Syria.Reuter - 51 words
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Article313 1940-09-12 3 Early Attack On Egypt Likely London. Sept. IT. THE prospect of an early Italian attark on Egypt is raised by reports of air activity against the British advance b'ise at Mersa Matruh, for it is on this front that the Italian 2nd army is concentrated, says Reuter's military correspondent whoReuter - 313 words
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Article63 1940-09-12 3 San Antonio, Texas, Sept 11. ACCORDING to the San Antonio Evening News, Congress, supporting General A'mazan. the opposition candidate for the Mexican presidency, has impeached President Cardenas appointed General Hector Lapez. soldi'T and journalist, provisional president General Lopez has been designated to serve until General Almazan. whoReuter - 63 words
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Advertisement174 1940-09-12 3 RED PALM 0!L Ibis oil c ,ntai is considerable quantities of Vitamin-A and is specially prepared for use as a rooking oil and as a medicine. It is excellent for preventing influen7a, roughs and colds. 50 cts. per Bottle Obtainable from MEDICAL HALL LTD. 3. BATTERY ROAD. TO-DAY AiYuiy Where174 words
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Article, Illustration136 1940-09-12 4 SINGAPORE CHILDREN IN "A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM&gs Oberon sends Puck to find the flower Love-in-idleness: Jeanne Dowty is Oberon, John Goodman an elf, and Pamela Harrison as Puck. A scene m the performance given by Ring's School pupils: John Goodman (elf), Valeric Dowty ((fairy), Jeanne Dowty (Oberon), Richard Lough (elf),136 words
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Advertisement19 1940-09-12 4 Imperial Preference QB^l^A **fc^ V xt- a gag i -r— "^*v _^v\ //jt yWtf^. *>/ _______________^j___ttl___a___ _________B___________m_____________________»»____»_____— X^/^^^^ B^^^ aSt^19 words
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Article151 1940-09-12 5 APPEAL TO AUSTRALIA ditions In New Caledonia i for help ha<; *i oh colony of Daily rom Mr. F. 1 r I lata •i an Austral! urgently .ib >y Ausron ore resii <n nlekle, cod- of the d the colonist ion. .veil," says he ureet m Noumea i r *.t*r151 words
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Article446 1940-09-12 5 Meaningless Phrases For The Masses FAMINE THREAT unfortunate Petain Government knows that, so far as European France is concerned, its fate rests entirely m the hands of the German conqueror. But, m order to make the French people forget it, it likes to repeat loud446 words
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Article, Illustration109 1940-09-12 5 The man in this picture is one of the gardeners of King George VI of England. He is busy tending tomato plants growing in one of the royal parks. Where these tomatoes are growing now, hothouse flowers were growing a year ago. But the King has109 words
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184 1940-09-12 5 "Driver's Paralysis" Due To Depletion Of Natural Salts Perth. WHAT was believed to be a form of diver's paralysis, is rea 1 1 y collapse caused by depletion of the natural salts of the body as a result of excessive perspiration while working at depth. This evidence was given at184 words
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Article, Illustration99 1940-09-12 5 Up in Westmorland, one of the northernmost counties of England, the mountain sheep have been brought down from the hills where they live all the year through, and shorn of their wool. Westmorland is a wild and hilly county. It still, in an industrial age. retains much99 words
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Article481 1940-09-12 5 What The Malayan Press Is Saying Japan To-day ACCORDING to Dr. J. H. Shoemaker, of recent years Japan haa veered towards a totality aii^economy. Ail industry manufacturing, electricity^ agriculture, toreign exchange transport, communicationsare hands Thcje have bee evasions, however. One can buy n m any city at less than the481 words
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579 1940-09-12 5 New York. INDICATIONS are that the Germans have given up their plan for the military invasion of Britain, which was so loudly heralded by German propaganda." Edwin James, well known journalist, says th!* In a recent issue ot the New York Times. American newspapers, summing579 words
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Article145 1940-09-12 5 Parliament To Be Abolished London THE Nazi Party m J/ Bounces that the D filamentary system i> to be abolish Renter's correspondent report A corporative system with i: Christian at the head will be ;ed >n intAnsiv* Gcrmanisation cam paien his begun m i!l temto.ie> o-145 words
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Article175 1940-09-12 5 Novel Suggestion From Major Adelaide. P^S army major suggested m Adelaide Police Court recently that if a conscientious objector could be got to kiss Hitler ah might be well with the world. Graham Holland Opperman, of Woodville. charged with having refused to take the oath of175 words
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Advertisement100 1940-09-12 5 BmmßmW^ _B» i __l ,__<o^^^ |Hfc wB 3H n____HJ_____£y "^8 h.» *iwifc», j&* j mLsJmw m TH AT f S °ANGEROUS -that's the first I danger, the tirst l and gumrne^e are the diseases a t!.e curacuop of c teeth. But voo cmn av.igCibbs It contain Sodium d.-»i..>n use m100 words
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Advertisement154 1940-09-12 5 "FOOTLIGHTS PARADE" A VARIETY SHOW Presented BY THE COMBINED SERVICES September 13 and 14 at 9.30 p.m. IN AID OF THE BRITISH RED CROSS VICTORIA THEATRE Booking at Littles $3. and $1. KERR STEAMSHIP COMPANY INC. (Incorporated tn U.SAJ STATES AFRICA EAST INDIES SERVICE Regular sailings to Boston, New York,154 words
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718 1940-09-12 6 The Singapore Free Press THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 1940. Bombs On London '■pHE Nazis have remained true to form and are now venting their villainy on the people of London. It may be that the intensive air raids of the past few days will become worse but there is enough evidence718 words
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Article, Illustration12 1940-09-12 6 THE RAY -WE SHALL AID ANY FRENCH WHO fICHI ON.". Mr. Ckmtck*U12 words
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1187 1940-09-12 6 K.K. Kawakami - Japan's Problems Konoye Cabinet K.K. Kawakami By THE Japanese army's reported disagreement with the views expressed by Mr. Hachiro Arita m a broadcast some weeks ago is merely a symptom of a long-standing discord. Naturally the oeace" patched up was only a truce. When the smouldering flared up into flame,1,187 words
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Article53 1940-09-12 6 Th< A: has made I scription th« that it will be ti End to join th< play Of v Queen's. Bernard Sh airess," nev< is touring business U I the chief j Livesey. There is no s tivals ben., ton th. season at Sti to flourish oversea53 words
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18 1940-09-12 6 'JAPANESE ATTACHE IX LONDON UNHURT UmH i military bassv here i incendiary M yards from nil while to18 words
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Article21 1940-09-12 6 i In upon the Ofl i m< nt has be th' 1 tlement ol pose? of the o\ 'Mr A Her21 words
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Article278 1940-09-12 6 Joan Lifflefield - Seeing Warting London Joan Lifflefield By m the la> Ihe OJR.E behalf 01 B I war m enquired on B _H Gar mom whlcb Cress B Gilt,. chessboard portabk B| must (a i phone 1. B "box" one next. Whi though, if work. B Miss .Knou. to help break B278 words
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Advertisement326 1940-09-12 6 •i >* IS 1\ L ll?^_?^V!v^_aClS9CSai mmMFgl ii. V»«i?.'rs*j^W^a^a^UJ[ Wjmm __Wal -XL/ B_________^r-- m^wmwm^^JmWi^m^Fm% Ke&: r^ £i m\^ m^^P\^^& —t t BKfcj SB _B ao B" r -v m jSIE ay y7%# mm—* v mm- I 7M Ay _ra C aHH aW Bmm\ I Mk«a-«HM-a-««-«-«-a_--«*MHi_*J *y MUNICIPAL GAS DEPARTMENT Vw326 words
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Advertisement7 1940-09-12 6 Jigj f!ic$ M f3^f* i,T ¥L*TSLU*JLX± KILLS/7 words
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Article, Illustration691 1940-09-12 7 INDO-CHINA GOVERNOR SAID TO HAVE APPEALED TO MR. ROOSEVELT Crisis Expected In Next Few Days JAPANESE DEMAND HARBOUR DROMES <.m ernor < .cneral ot French Indo-China. Vice- 4dm I Deioux is reported to have sent three messages -dent Roosevelt, stated a traveller who JSSm pore trom feaigon yesterday. contents of691 words
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141 1940-09-12 7 JEW, SIKH BOYANESE CHARGED TOGETHER A JEW, a Sikh and a Boyanese appeared m the Singapore third court yesterday and claimed trial to a total of five charges of house trespass and abetting m voluntarily causing hurt. IC Manasseh. the Jew, and Gurnam Singh, the Sikh, answered two charges: that141 words
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Article100 1940-09-12 7 CAUTIONED ar.d discharged on Tuesday by the third magistrate. Mr. J. G. Rappoport, after pawning a coat which did not belong to him because he had no i money for his transport back to the Thomson Road Police Depot. 18-year-old Mohamed Taib bin Haji Abdul100 words
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Article321 1940-09-12 7 STOCK MARKETS REACT WELL London, Sept. 11. CONFIDENCE was the dominating note of the London stock market during the first week of the second year of war. Gilt-edged securities' index touched the highest level reached since the outbreak of war. Taking 100 as the index on Dec.321 words
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108 1940-09-12 7 "Wait Till The Morning, "Said The Admiral A UtassHn from Saigon who a -rived m Singapore yesterday from Saigon, French Indot hina, t >ld the Free Press a story v.hi?h he said, was "common knowledge m military circles there/ A few days ago, Gen. Nishihara who is th? head of108 words
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511 1940-09-12 7 New York. York Herald-Tribune larea that Japan is nearing aritj with the United States. cretly she is building :bmarine. and air bases on he way 10 the Philippines (a proite of the United States), the herlanda Indies, and China. The Herald-Tribune, however, disrecent511 words
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197 1940-09-12 7 "ANE has to see you all together before realizing Malaya is m very good hands," Khuned MajorGeneral L. V. Bond, the General Officer Command! Malaya, m a humorous speech to more than 90 warrant officers and sergeants of the Singapore trarris a197 words
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686 1940-09-12 8 GERMANS STILL FEAR COLD STEEL OF "LADIES FROM HELL" Heroism Of Glorious 51st 9 In Flanders our boys he is going to find things very different. We shall be meeting him with his own type of weapons, and we shall be acting under the orders of our own leaders." MEN686 words
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Article, Illustration33 1940-09-12 8 French Senegalese troops o; uen. de Gaulle's jorces are m an encampment •■Somewhere m England" They amuse themselves m their spare time with their own sports and musical instruments.33 words
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Article188 1940-09-12 8 TF'ITHIN tern days Commander Hugh H. St. L. Nieolson, R.S., ?as been awarded ::ie D.S.O. twice. The first, "for meritorious services since the outbreak of war," was announced tn the Birthday Honours on July 11. The award of the bar to the D.SO. was188 words
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Article138 1940-09-12 8 CBGnNTTOUS objectors employed by Bath City Council are to be discharged. They will then be re-engaged lor the curaticn of the war at the same rate cf pay as serving soldiers, plus a billeting allowance. Slouch Borough Council has decided to give leave of absence138 words
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Article, Illustration20 1940-09-12 8 T*»e King teen iuring hi* inspection of Australian troop* when he visited an Australian encampment.20 words
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Article, Illustration98 1940-09-12 8 The "Tickler Broomstick Army" has now gone one step further and taken over tanks— known as the "Tickler Tank." The idea of the tank was worked upon by Col. Tickler at his Maidenhead Local Defence Volunteer Headquarters— it is actually a high powered car,98 words
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Article67 1940-09-12 8 RUGBY PLAYER AWARDED D.S.O. WING-CuMM If Bea of the thre» playing broth. the D.S.O. for operations dgainHe took over station after v been intensiv fighting operation days and persona! patrols against the In Jur.p dur.i'i Franc p. jj Jj desire yed two ot tl mander B» driven One da des67 words
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Advertisement200 1940-09-12 8 '■^■M-f----__l_S__ft__ft__a_B_HH____a__H______________a___H_B____i^^ London Is In The Front Line WHILE WE IN MALAYA enjoy security and prosperity We m Malaya are living m security and comfort while the people of Help close the Colony Britain bear the brunt of the Nari J attacks. The Fortress of Britain is IV 7AD I |Ok200 words
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Article, Illustration887 1940-09-12 9 Prince Bernhard On How To Fight Nazi Menace D^oons^ th* a s°^ deaHn^ ith P™*"* the "h adV ,Cc f Priftce **™h*rA of St£2rtV C nsid^ <° h -e some When German paratroops landed at The Hamie a capaue the Dutch Royal Family m their887 words
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138 1940-09-12 9 Retired Generals Command Platoons Che House of Corngenerals m East with the L.D.Vs m ■rms has brough a neral s.r Gecrg2 MacIg the East Grinraised In the Bartlei: «Ind.. who spoke cf six .i^rals Sus x I DV. t :mp„nv ''all rals." War Minister, said have been wear the badges138 words
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Article75 1940-09-12 9 HE actually keeps his horse* m the house, said Mr. J. F. Jesson, solicitor, at Ashby-de-la-Zouch County Court yesterday, claiming possession of a house from Percy Anchor, scrap metal dealer, of Oakthorp, Leicestershire. A police sergeant said m the house were also Anchor's brother, sister, and75 words
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269 1940-09-12 9 HUNDREDS of empty mansions throughout Britain are to he taken over hy the War Offire for the u<o of the troops during the coming winter. Where such houses have been only evacuated, the War Office may commandeer as many as it needs. Many householders269 words
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Article, Illustration328 1940-09-12 9 Ilfj air timM made the the second most imr»; the average Mr-g—tgy training is being reAnticipation, the quick rdination of hand and eye, and *hf power to focus quickly these lealitiea are what the new training ethods seek to produce, says the < orrespondent328 words
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Article207 1940-09-12 9 Churches Looted By Germans lI OW the Germans have looted churcnes and set fire to others m effcrus to smash religion m th 2 countries they have occupied is revealed m a report "Christ Re-Crucified"— now being privately circulated among clergymen m Britain. A statement, signed by seven Norwegian pastors,207 words
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79 1940-09-12 9 Godparents Army, Navy, Air Force THE King of England is to be a god- father to the baby son of Prince Paul, brother and heir-pre-sumptive of King George of the Hellenes. The other godparents are to be the Greek Army, Navy, and Air Force; the King of Denmark. Prince-Regent Paul79 words
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105 1940-09-12 9 PEEK DIDN'T PLOUGH LAND— FINED £40 If ORD FARINODON. <i il Faringdon, Berlnhin i £40 aid ordered to pay £10 r< Far.n-dcn Police Court lor fall j to comply with an ord, r v sued b\ Ministry of Agriculture, under I) I I Regulations, to plough up :-«nd on j105 words
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Article, Illustration83 1940-09-12 9 At one time or another, most boys imagine that they would like to be a fireman— Th-* boys of Camerose Senior School, Stanmore, Middlesex are having this wish realised before they are grown up— 2o of the boys hay: been forme! into a school fire-bngade, receiving regular83 words
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Article, Illustration92 1940-09-12 9 1,000,000 Flying Hours In U.S. Aircraft These are the pilots and navigators of a Coastal Command Reconnaissaue Squadron which has just completed 1,000,000 hours flying m American-built Lockheed Hudson aircraft. They are grouped m front of one of their aircraft, and m the foreground is a model Hudson, presented by92 words
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Advertisement428 1940-09-12 10 P.&O. and BRITISH INDIA LINES •INCORI'ORATEP IN ENGLAND) P. th 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 to428 words
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Advertisement314 1940-09-12 10 BOUSTEAD CO., LTD. (Incorporated m .M.-9.1 rEIJEPBONKi Freiffbt 5431 PoM»t* $411 |aWAPIAW PACIfIC Regular service from the Orient to Vancouver by GIANT EMPRESSES— Across Canada through the Canadian Rockies— Lake Louise— Banff. Trans-Atlantic by "EMPRESS" -DUCHESS" or "MONT" steamers to the United Kingdom.— All under one management. K>i detailed information314 words
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Advertisement443 1940-09-12 10 MANSFIELD CO., uT BLUE FUNNEL LIME, Frequent Sailings to United Kingdom. Dates ar guaranteed, all cargo bookings subject to Conf War Clauses. WESTKRN A lIS 1 R All A THE SHORTEST SEA ROUTE AT THE CHEAPEST H Regular Services to Fro mantle (Perth) vi a ia by first class passenger443 words
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275 1940-09-12 11 Tuan Asks For Leniency For Boy Who Stole yiCTIM of a theft by his -boy,' a European employer who gave evidence m the Singapore M.h court waere his servan: was charged. asked the Magistrate, Mr. L, c. Goh, to deal as leniently as he could with the accused. The employer,275 words
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Article178 1940-09-12 11 'From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Sept. 11. |T is understood that the Government v ill shortly appoint a committee to investigate and report on matters concerning the proposal to introduce income tax into the F.M.S. It will be recalled that a majority report of178 words
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100 1940-09-12 11 Thais To Study Mining In New Zealand TtfiREE Thai university graduatestwo from the Chulalankarana University m Bangkok and one from the University of the Philippineshave arr'ved m Singapore en route to New Zealand to study mining. They are Bira Kalayasu-;. a Bachelor of Science, A. Apibalsree, who received his degrees100 words
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Article38 1940-09-12 11 Mr. A. Heywood-Waddington, M.C.S., has been appointed Under Secretary. Strains Settlements for the period Sept. 12 to 29. both dates inclusive. In recent months, Mr. HeywoodWaddington has been closely connected with the Man-Power Bureau at the Colmial Secretariat.38 words
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403 1940-09-12 11 STANDING on a chair and peering into a locked room, a 16-year-old Cantonese roomboy of a Singapore hotel, who suspected something was amiss, discovered Lane e-Bombardier James Henry Simpson hanging by means of a necktie from a clothes hook on the wall. Thp403 words
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767 1940-09-12 11 Crowds Listen But Go Away Unconvinced Local Minister's Conclusion J HAVE been impressed with the idea that such propagandists are abroad m the land: plenty of them. That is to be expected m a land where the right of free speech is granted;* said the767 words
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Article129 1940-09-12 11 New Yorl:, Sept. 11 THE chaotic conditions m unoccupied Fiance are described m letters frrni American cornel workers at present there and published m the HrialdTrlbune. 'Trance is the most disorganized civilized country possible to imagine. declares one letter which adds that whole families are scorching129 words
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Article129 1940-09-12 11 (From Our Own Carrapandeal Seremban, Sept. 1 1. H. P. Stiiwel, a Port Dickson planter, appeared before the Scrcmban magistrate to-day on a summons charge of driving his car m a negligent manner between two and five o'clock on the morning of Aug. 4 at Rasah Road.129 words
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118 1940-09-12 11 DAILY PRICES CURRENT No. IX R.S.S. Soot loose 37 H 37 No IX R.SS P. 0.8. m cases September 38 1 38% G.F.A.O R S S F. 0.8. m bales September 36 H 36 P'AQ. R8 S P. 0.8. m bales September 36%118 words
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Article, Illustration53 1940-09-12 11 Serving with the Royal Air Force m Britain is this pilot officer from Baghdad. He served for many years bi .bp Iraq .;ir Force ar>ci lias pone to Britain to take part m the fight for freedom and the rights of small .nations such53 words
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179 1940-09-12 11 Claims For Requisitioned Property COMPENSATION BOARD RULES C'LAf !3 foe rompensa loc m re t of properties requ: r U d r% quired under the Defence Ftegulntions may no^, be made, fcl the publication o* rv. procedure for fl»**"ff such claims, m a Government G yesterday. These ndea en\. 1179 words
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Article231 1940-09-12 11 Britain "Protector Of Islam" SPEAKING at the tea party held b* the South Indian Muslim Leagu< erday evening m honour of Mr. Adam N. HaJI Mohamad Ibrahim who was recently made a J .P., Dr. H. I Moonshi reaffirmed the loyalty Indian Muslims t (V I Britain231 words
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Advertisement383 1940-09-12 11 SSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS TENDERS SINGAPORE SICIPALITY Tenders. now Invited for the ils or services For Municipal Tenders ..very of one Tractor Power Station. Date noon, Sept. 16, 1940. 40 gallon drums of I British manufac- Closing. 12 noon, d Asbestos l?ooffor Bukit Timah Station Filters. 12 noon. Nov. 27. Wufa Water383 words
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Advertisement128 1940-09-12 11 K. P. M. LINE Regular sailings to Java, Bali, Sumatra. Borneo and all other ports m the Netherlands Indies. ORIENT JAVA AFRICA LINK Regular bi-monthly service via Batavia and Mauritius to South and East African ports. SINGAPORE JAVA AI'STK.V IA LINE Regular monthly service to Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne and Adelaide128 words
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Miscellaneous249 1940-09-12 11 POST OFFICE MAIL LIST I General Pu*r Office 'lows: TO-DAY A<i sun 1 p.m. Africa surface I p.m. Ceylon surface 1 p.m. Amoy surface 2 a.m. Canton surface 2 p.m Chucn Chow surface 2 p.m. Kiung Chow surface 2 p.m. Shanghai surface 2 p.m. surface 2 p.m. pt surface 1249 words
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Article61 1940-09-12 12 THK following players are invited to attend at Anson Road Madium at 5 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. *»2, prepared to play, if sHeried. for Singapore against Se' mgor. \bdul Rahman, Aslah, Aziz, C'hnon Lye, Gaboos Awang, Harith, Hor Khoon. Kok (hoy, Lai Chuan, Madon. Mohd. Noor,61 words
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274 1940-09-12 12 Chinese Beat Airnien In Reserve Game Chinese 1: RAF. PLAYING the last m a t c n ol me series on the S.R.C. padang yesterday, the Chinese beat the RAF. by the only goal scored m the reserve division of the league It was a good game, both teams setting274 words
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Article330 1940-09-12 12 15HE Royal Singapore Golf Club's women's Stpternbvr bogey competition was played at Buiit Timah on Monday and resulted m a Win for Mrs. W. B. Ruddocc m me A division v.ith a sc.re of one down, m a tie m the "B" division between Mrs.330 words
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Article29 1940-09-12 12 *THE following events will be held at the Singapore Swimming Club at 10. *5 a.m. on Sunday. Long Plunge and Throwing the water-polo Ball.29 words
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Article2080 1940-09-12 12 Stella's Pet $123, Booklaw $81 In Day Of Surprises FLANNERY RIDES THREE WINNERS CARRYING only 47 tickets m the fifth race Russian Rose sprang a big surprise at Bukit Timah yesterday when she won the race to pay $240 for a win. It was2,080 words
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Article107 1940-09-12 12 TLANNERY, Marland and the number 7 were an unbeatable combination at Bukit Timah yesterday. On three occasions, m the first, second and sixth races, it happened that the seventh horse was trained by Marian., and ridden by Flannery. And each time this combination occurred the107 words
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Article, Illustration29 1940-09-12 12 A pinjbe of play m the first division football match ai the s.adium on Tuesday m which the Airmen beat the Chinese three-one Free PressFree Press - 29 words
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Article91 1940-09-12 12 •"PHE following ties m the Singapore junior badminton championships will be played this week-end: Saturday at 2.15 p.m. Lee Kirn Seng (Eclipse) vs. Chan Khek Eng (U.SA.r Nellie Chia (Eclipse) vs. Elsie Wong (A.A.U.). Sunday at 10 a.m. Syed Salim (Devonshire) vs. Hassan Mattar (MerridaleM91 words
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Article162 1940-09-12 12 Sunday's Return Baseball America ns D e erm To Wm This Ti m WITH a f can As -•rminrv oy a rictoi tnis 6undaj Biad'iLn at 4 pm Admls proceeds goin The Am. out on 7 watchful d,:< ton F moon. Since the An since the lasl easy game I162 words
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Article120 1940-09-12 12 rIE draw ard Pr Island Club on 2.40. Y. Nakayama i. Hrnderson W. J H I E B Bteedm Martia; 2.50. H -.<= M Honda Cbee Jut? Oan I Gardner and I. M v. I i t. F. II l Kiy-oka: S.OS F< rguson v>120 words
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Miscellaneous320 1940-09-12 12 Yesterday's Tennis Results At S.CC Y.M.CA. FRTHER ties ln the S.C.C. autumn Mixed doubles handicap: Mr. and lawn tennis tournament were! Mrs. J. H. Pedlow vs. J. G. Houston played off yesterday and resulted as and Miss Duff 15). follows: Af mL YMC\ Mixed doubles: Mr. and Mrs. Bern- Al320 words
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Miscellaneous204 1940-09-12 12 TO-DAY'S SPORTS EVENTS Soccer: first division, Police vs. Loyah, stadium. Tennis: S.C.C. and V.M.C.A. tournaments. Also ran: (6) Golden Melody (489) 9.4 (Sibbritt); (0) The Needles (131) 9.0 (A. Farad); (1) Old Cow 89) 8.9 'Ardagh); (10» Autumn Bride («21» 8.7 (Mayo); (4) Courting (611) 8.6 (Farthing); (5) Red Dot204 words
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