The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 25 September 1940
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Title Section20 1940-09-25 1 LATE SINGAPORE EDITION The Singapore Free Press AND DAILY NEWS NO. 16,?01. ESTU. 1833 WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 1940 5 CENTS20 words
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Article382 1940-09-25 1 RAIDERS FAIL TO REACH LONDON Big Forces Flee In Disorder London. Sept. If QNL HUNDRED German raiders ting of two formations of a bombers escorted by many r :hmitt fighters crossed the ■oast this morning but were ack before reaching London ltd in disorder across the nei rjiain^ bombers, iiyint;Reuter - 382 words
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Article595 1940-09-25 1 Extensive Damage To Power Stations Factories NUMEROUS FIRES AFTER DEADLY R.A.F. ATTACK Buuriv London, Sept. 24. KRLIN experienced its severest raid of the war last night when throughout the ni^ht forces of R.A.F. bombers delivered a heavy and extremely successful attack on military objectivesReuter - 595 words
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Article254 1940-09-25 1 London, Sept. 24. FIVE German E-boats (fast motortorpedo boats) cruising off Cap Cris Nez were bombed by six British bombers this afternoon. The boats, strung out m a line several miles from the French coast, were clearly visible from the Kent coast. A German seaplane circled above. SuddenlyReuter - 254 words
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Article73 1940-09-25 1 New York, Sept. 24. |MELTRAL sources report that A Mhe RAF. attacks on Hitler's Channel bases have cost the Germans 60,000 picked troops, according to a cable to the HeraldTribune, which adds that an order for an invasion of Great Britain was countermanded on Sept.Reuter - 73 words
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495 1940-09-25 1 Operations At Dakar Continuing: De Gaulle Emissaries Fired On Guidon. Sfpl. -I QPERATIONS are coniinuiiu a Dakar m French West Africa, it was learned m London to-day m connection with General de Gaulle 9 arrival there with free FYimfc forsupported by a British naval squadron. It was also learned tha'Reuter - 495 words
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319 1940-09-25 1 New Fighting In Indo-China Reported PACT VIOLATION' BY JAPANESE ALTHOUGH no mention is made rL of renewed clashes between Japanese and French forces m Indo-China. it is reported from Haiphong that fresh fighting broke out on Monday afternoon, continued all night and was still progressing at 10 a.m. yesterday. AccordingReuter - 319 words
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Article199 1940-09-25 1 INCREASED TONNAGE DEMANDS OF WAR London, Sept. J4 yHAT Britain tv-day control.* more shipping tonnage than before the war but that the v 'increased demand upon nding points In a b> Mr. Ronald C M of Shipping, reviewing the j the beginning r of the war. QermanyReuter - 199 words
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97 1940-09-25 1 CONTROL OF PRIVATE BUILDING IN U.K. I undon. »epl '1 THE Q rernmenf bsi d^'*;dcd that control of civil building and .1 •chetne of licens I come into lorre on On 7 similar to that Introduced m tnp middle of the last war. Th» Flan will be operated by commissionersReuter - 97 words
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63 1940-09-25 1 S'HAI FRENCH MUNICIPAL POLICE MEN DESERT Shanghai, Sept 24. COCR rergeams m the French munl--1 cipul police, threaterfcd with mobilization unless thay took back their resignation, are alleged to have deserted the force and sailed to Singapore under British protection, according to ihe China Press, quoting reliable rircles. They areReuter - 63 words
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138 1940-09-25 1 Holly wood. Sept. 24. 'THE first public exhibition of the film "A Dispatch From Reuters," m which Edward G. Robinson plays the part of Baron Julius de Reuter, has been followed by its exhibition to a specially invited group ofReuter - 138 words
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Advertisement72 1940-09-25 1 m art Materials for your new dress COURTAULDS PRINTED RAYONS VISIT CHOTIRMALI/S ro^««I DINNER DANCE (Informal) 8 p.m. to midnight POPULAR CABARET ATTRACTION MIMI JOSE \ICAN DANCERS OF INTERNATIONAL FAME 'INNER $3.00 NON-DINERS Sl.OO Wednesday Oct. ami WEAR A SMILE' BALL He SPECIAL CABARET m aid of the "Buy a72 words
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Advertisement71 1940-09-25 1 Why not try Miss YUN for your drosses of all oceassion satisfaction Guaranteed CHOTIRMALLS SEAVIEW HOTEL TO-Ni^HT FRIDAY 6c SATURDAY SPECIAL DINNER -DANCE "INNER 53.» NO ADMISSION C— Bl 4Mb, THE ROTARY CLUB $$k OF SINGAPORE MEETS TO-DAY AT 1 P.M AT IHE ADKI.PHI HOTEL SPEAKER: Mrs. E. V. DAVIES.71 words
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1239 1940-09-25 2 COMPULSORY PLANTING OF FOODSTUFFS ADVOCATED (From Our Own Correspondent) Penanff, Sept. 24. "AS a supplementary measure to the creation of reserves, I suggest that compulsory planting of foodstuffs by estates^be resorted to either by their own initiative or by the temporary leasing out of plots1,239 words
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359 1940-09-25 2 PARENTS do not, as a whole, seem to be alive to the necessity of exploring the possibility of finding for their children employment alternative to that m an office," said Mr. W. D. Peterkin, addressing members of the Singapore Mercantile Co-operative Thrift359 words
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Article62 1940-09-25 2 (From Our Own Correspondent) Penan g, Sept. Z\. A SECOND donation of 5300.000 for the prosecution of the war was made to the Chancellor of the Exchequer m London by the Municipality of Penang to-day. As a result of this donation, total pifts of this nature62 words
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Article166 1940-09-25 2 ADAPTED from the novel by F. L. Green, the screen presentation of "On the night of the Fire," the G.F.D. film which opened at the Pavilion last night, is a compelling drama. The simple and moving story is realistically brought to the screen by some166 words
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Article129 1940-09-25 2 "EAR L OF CHICAGO" OPENS SEASON THE Earl of Chicago." which opened at the Capitol Theatre yesterday, is an unusual thriller and Is noteworthy for a fine piece of dramatic acting by Robert Montgomery, who is best known for his light comedy work. It is the story of a Chicago129 words
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62 1940-09-25 2 THE following u-i^... of London ha.s be* touched by Ma.. suffering Londoi.. this time stren;;\ Last wck £2 Crown Agents to Air-Raid Re!:< Straits S-ttlorrrr-In addition, the cabled £2.500. and tr 2,000 guineav a 1 Malaya Patriots i o near future. l 0 Public62 words
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Article70 1940-09-25 2 A SPANISH robes of n ed upon him by a r laved by Ram. n N Pictures' Th< opened at the Alhambra Ramon Novarro her the Valentino-li'*. lover which mad' I m earlier days Opp Lane, playing the heiress who n. disguised as a d<70 words
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71 1940-09-25 2 TWO ployed by ing. v^re charged court yesterdf y brearh of trust* of a money [a the Bret M. pleaded guili-. between July 8 and him to purchase vhlch he had m H*> was convicted un'il Saturday. The second tambv. claimed t»-:al to a crltninnl71 words
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Article26 1940-09-25 2 Tan KM Kia, a 27- claimtd trirl to a c) d that h« Tav Piau ulth ft Roid. and mc him $100. The a for mention26 words
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Advertisement207 1940-09-25 2 LAST DAY AI UAMRPA 3.15, 6.15 9.15 nLnWITIPIH The «creenV romantic Mol hack again, m the type of ;ole that made him famous NOVARRO »mi with LOLA LANE and GENE LOCKHART OPENING TO-MORROW AT THE ALHAMBRA PHOKE 6909 SATURDAY 28 th SEPTEMBER Proceeds In Aid of Y.W.C.A. FUND. Concession- and207 words
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Advertisement111 1940-09-25 2 'Definitely the most unusual Entertains has yet offered Singapore Filmgoer-"' STRAITS 1 CAP SXOL 3.15 6.15—9.15 f Produced by VICTOR IVILLE, who made "G Mr. Chips" and The C ROBERT MONTGOMERY As the Chicago gangster who inherits an English title and ten million H H the Earl of Chicago Sc±/111 words
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346 1940-09-25 3 R.A.F. FLY DEEP INTO GERMANY London, Sept. 24. •rmation is now avail- yarding the R.A.F. bombnight of targets m nd my-occupied territory. i Channel ports were once rin objectives of these bat at the same time some RA F bombers penetrated into Germany toBritish Wireless - 346 words
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675 1940-09-25 3 Hint Of Firm Stand Over Indo-China "WILL NOT LET CHALLENGE GO UNANSWERED" TUTT TT CM NeW VY rK 1 24 |HL United States may go beyond a diplomatic protest m showing disapproval of the Japanese action m Jndo-Lhma, it is being hinted m informed administration675 words
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63 1940-09-25 3 London. Sept. Z4. rttck entitled -Trade of *A ie" appearing m the authorJournal. Lloyd's Daily interesting commentary on British Ship] on the liver. It m full production bat the output so j'Cds that for a full recent years. Yards on engaged en not only oneBritish Wireless - 63 words
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88 1940-09-25 3 SAPPER RESCUES NAZI PILOT FROM SEA I.onuon. Sept. 24. DEhting over the rh-ecu>t coast yesterday Lieutra os. an officer of the Royal ■rs. saved a German pilot sergem drowning after a Messershad been shot down m the )y a direct hit from one of the two :> pursuing it. GermanBritish Wireless - 88 words
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Article51 1940-09-25 3 Melbourne, Sept. ,'4. T": Ogurca of polllns at Prei Indlcste tlvt Mr. John In, the Labour leader whose defeat nc time was regarded certain, has Unproved his position. passing his United Australia rent, with 6,000 votes still to I th result depends on i for the Independent cand'-Reuter - 51 words
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78 1940-09-25 3 Shanghai, Sept. 24. THREE more British ships have 1 been detained m China coast waters by the Japanese, the British Embassy revealed m a statement issued here yesterday. They are the Jesse Moller, Ed Moller and the Kongso. The Embassy statement adds that the JapaneseReuter - 78 words
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128 1940-09-25 3 London, Sept. 24. A SPIRIT of arden: faith and unconquerable hcpe animates the souls of men and women m this country m their s:and against the heathen rage of the Nazi ruler?," declares Dr. Hertz, chief Rabbi, m a Jewish New Year message. Dr.Reuter - 128 words
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142 1940-09-25 3 THE Inh&bl&nts of Clare. Suffolk, England, wi.h a population of 1,300 have sent the following cablegram to the Mayor of Clare. Michigan. USA.: "The citizens of Clare, Suffolk, England, are delighted that an American destroyer is to boar the name common to bothBritish Wireless - 142 words
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53 1940-09-25 3 London. Sept. 24. FE highest monthly production for 23 years was achieved by Southern Rhodesia's gold mining industry during August and the total production for the first eight months of the current year exceeds 1,500,000 ounces a figure higher than that for the two previousBritish Wireless - 53 words
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378 1940-09-25 3 „;a vals (run subscr.paon for the purpose of purchas- r Si. ings Certiiica.es to be re•a.ned by m mbers "migh: noc receive .vmpa:h^::c consideration" he Registrar of Societies beof "a p:£sibilUy of their defea:--he alms and objects cf th? com v men:." ation wa-. mad.- by378 words
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Article, Illustration33 1940-09-25 3 Men of the Royal Sects Fusiliers undergo daily practice on a !>ea. h somewhere on the east coast of Britain. The men are here seen during rifle, inspection.33 words
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236 1940-09-25 3 Gallantry Of Balloon Crews Praised London, Sept. 24. '■'HE gallantry and devotion to duty of balloon crews is warmly praised m the following message from Air Chief Marshal Sir Cyril Newall, Chief of Air Staff, to Air Vice-Marshal Bovd, Air Officer commanding the balloon command: "At the conclusion of aReuter - 236 words
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149 1940-09-25 3 Japan Brazil Sign Cultural Treaty Tokio, Sept. 24. r T t HE conclusion of a cultural treaty 1 between Japan and Brazil similar to that between Japan end Italy was announced by the Foreign Office spokesman to-day, acecrding to a Domei agency statement issued on th? 'subject, which says: "JapanReuter - 149 words
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50 1940-09-25 3 Week's Defence Orders £250, 000,000 Washington, Sept. 24. ORDERS for defence equipment valued at over £250,000,000 have been placed by the War Department m the last eigh*- days. Announcing this to-day, President Roosevelt said that the orders ranged from gas masks to aeroplanes, including orders for over 3,000 aeroplanes. ReuterReuter - 50 words
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59 1940-09-25 3 N.I. "SPECIAL MINISTER PLENIPOTENTIARY" Batavia, Sept. 24. BY Royal decree, Mr. Van Mook, chief delegate for Netherlands Indies-Japan trade parleys, has been awarded the personal title of "special minister and plenipotentiary." The decree also appoints a new member of the Netherlands Indies delegation one high-ranked native officer while two nativeReuter - 59 words
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Article50 1940-09-25 3 Zurich, Sept. 24. M, PADEREWSKI has left for Lisbon bound for America. He is accompjnied by his sister, secretary and chauffeur. M. Paderewski's vill at Morgcs. on Lake Geneva. i 3 being sold as it is unUkely that M. Paderewski will return I to Europe. ReuterReuter - 50 words
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Article85 1940-09-25 3 Wellington, Sept. 24. "THAT'S one for Hitler was the 1 comment to be heard all over New Zealand when the King was announced as speaking from Buckingham Palace. The fact that the King spoke from his bombed palace, exemplifying the failure of Hitler to compel hisReuter - 85 words
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199 1940-09-25 3 Cairo, Sept 23. A proclamation has been issued here bringing under military law certain classes of civilians employed with the army who are normally subject to such law only when a state of war ex- isted. This proclamation, tightening up the existing "state ofReuter - 199 words
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42 1940-09-25 3 London, Sept. 24. IT is now disclosed that the liner tor- pedoed v.ith the loss of 83 child evacuees while en route to Canada was,; the Ellerman liner City of Benares. 1 11.081 tons— ReuterReuter - 42 words
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125 1940-09-25 3 Italy Has Lost 291,000 Tons Of Shipping London. Sept. JJ C I X T E E N British, Allied and v neutral ships totalling 49.200 tons were lost due to enemy action during the week ended Sept. 15-16, according to an Admiralty announcement, which adds that tho British losses wereReuter - 125 words
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154 1940-09-25 3 THHE annual DIOOBM HMLtatAfti fa which 36 Anglican clergymen from all parts of the Singapore D 1 o c c Malaya. Bangkok Mid the Nether V Indies, are paittcipatii Singapore ye.sierdav continue :or a m i k The Bishop of Singapore, th«> Rt B. C.154 words
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49 1940-09-25 3 topi ANOTHER i- 75.000 wi Mansion Housp yostrrday for Lord Mayor's London air r:< fund which i.^ now approach:: COO. /,mon:4 the I vor of Durban, .South Air. i m Messrs. T. I Company, »0 each m Lord I Of Tcj'-:. British WirelessBritish Wireless - 49 words
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Article63 1940-09-25 3 London, Sept. il. OWING partly to the danger of .nbing and partly to the da: of infectious disease if much time is '•pent m deep underground sh evacuation of mothers with children of any age is being oreaniz'f from i hard pressed areas m London. These wishing to go canReuter - 63 words
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Advertisement119 1940-09-25 3 RED PALM OIL This oil contains considerable quantities of Vitamin-A and is specially prepared for use an a cooking oil and as a medicine. It is excellent for preventing influenza, coughs and colds. 50 cts. per Bottle Obtainable from MEDICAL HALL LTD. 3, BATTERY ROAD. TODAY X^VTIIHII 11 a.m. 3.15,119 words
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713 1940-09-25 4 The Singapore Free Press WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 1910. India Pro blems WHILE local interest In India is now mainly concentrated on the Eastern Group Conference, to be held In New Delhi next month, the internal political developments m that country are of even greater significance. The Viceroys offer to expand713 words
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Article1226 1940-09-25 4 J.H. Huizinga - Ho lland Afloa t Aiding Britain J.H. Huizinga By the well-knov, n Dutch writer London, by air mail. A FEW months ago there was no n\pre cheering sight m all Holland than the port of Rotterdam. The world might be at war. the s as n&ight be made unsafe by-1,226 words
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Article190 1940-09-25 4 Britannicus - In Search Of Air Supremacy Britannicus By UOW soon Common v supreme] is a question people haw selves sir started dsii m earne Islo<. Ti A 'lied as German Poland With :v. < m industry, is unli On th( mere supi m°ns t dwindi. yet they h air. r docs190 words
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Article55 1940-09-25 4 GERMAN OIL STOCKS DESTROYED Nazi Oil r MltfaOl As (arly as th attacks l.a oil r Germany whJ total which I of G Accord, attacks m p.dd of lv destruction of a < A^ U :cral capaci;-. a Gcnr: (luring further 1. 250.0. tu I fam us hydro- r I55 words
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30 1940-09-25 4 DEMOBILIZATION ON BIG SCALE IN RUMANIA Ir is oc Rumania ■ah-. A th< usand l forces The general si to demobilize up I army m order I agriculture labour. ReuterReuter - 30 words
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Advertisement179 1940-09-25 4 Do You Like Old Thmqs?/ 'IW Then You Will Like^ CLUB. 40 YEARS 6O YEARS OLD CALDBECKS Sf)oJiCSk^ A small extra I cost but perfection to the last S^te (xpress 555 CIGARETTES ARDATH TOBACCO CO.. LTD.. LONDON, K. P. M. LINE Regular sailings to Java, Bali, Sumatra, Borneo and all179 words
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Article, Illustration2238 1940-09-25 5 Mary Heathcott - Mary Heathcott A Woman's Diary By Lemonades And Biscuits For "Elevenses" At The Drawing Board IIISS Man Crogan, headmistress of King's School kindergarten and nursery vt hoo!> on .Mount Elizabeth, put^ cotton wool m her ears before going to work. I visit to the2,238 words
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Advertisement91 1940-09-25 5 Special Offers For Ladies FROM SEPT. 30™ TO OCT. 1 2 th We are clearing from our Ladies IX*pt. Oddments m Under-wear, (Corsets, Laces, Flouncings, Hosiery, Scarves, Handbags Fancy Trimmings. also LADIES SHOES Oddments and discontir>'»« <1 ranges from $2.50 per pan. Coloured Suede: Navy White, Brown White from $5.0091 words
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310 1940-09-25 6 Ex-Mayor Happy To Serve As A Private UUNDRKDS of Americans who had crossed the border are among the Second Division of the Canadian Active Service Force which arrived m Britain recently. We felt we just couldn't stay out of it," they said. Many had hitch-hiked310 words
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Article, Illustration52 1940-09-25 6 Imperial troops are now stationed m great numbers m the Near and Middle East. These pictures show (above) the city of Bethlehem, (above right). Gen. Gifford, 0.C., British troops m Palestine, Lt.-Col. Ferguson, and Gen. Wavell, and (lower right), an A.I.F. battalion m Palestine leaving camp52 words
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Article252 1940-09-25 6 Engines Behind On Schedule CNGINE production m the United States is still lagging seriously behind aeroplane production. More than 100 Curtiss pursuit planes were recently stored m circus tents and other makeshift shelters near the Buffalo factory awaiting the delivery of Allison engines. Meanwhile the Curtiss252 words
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Article263 1940-09-25 6 Fascists Can Have Meals Sent In 11/KALTHV men and women Fascists interned m Brixton and H illoway prisons, although they are permitted to have meals and chamne sent m to them by friends, are not Jivincr m luxury. The Home Office are satisfied that the rules for263 words
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Article116 1940-09-25 6 A BRITISH soldier who was run over by a car m France was ;iven 48 hours' leave. He travelled 500 miles to the coast n a lorry, and crossed to England. Here he discovered he had broken his neck. Encased m plaster of paris116 words
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Article84 1940-09-25 6 New York. AAR. Henry Ford, who refused to manufacture Rolls-Royce engines for the American Government because the contract provided he would have to supply Great Britain too, celebrated his seventy-seventh birthday recently by announcing that he will soon begin production of a 1,500--h.p. plane engine84 words
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Article44 1940-09-25 6 A YOUNG farm labourer who heard a War Savings appeal In a Chelmsford. Essex, cinema, returned with three buckets containing £70 m coins of all denominations. With these he bought national savings certificates for his grandparents, who had saved the coins over several years.44 words
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Article865 1940-09-25 6 Malayan Press C omments PROMISES IN PERIL Income Tax is now to be introduced into the Colony and the F.M.S. Because of the present war situation, many have toned down their opposition to such a tax. However, assurances must still be given by Government that, should the scheme be introduced,865 words
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Article400 1940-09-25 6 LJERE are three stories, typical of the courage and daring of French-men who refused to submit to the Nazi yoke and have come to England to continue the struggle under General de Gaulle, leader of all Free Frenchmen. SAT FOR EXAM. —This concerns a400 words
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Article78 1940-09-25 6 Trivandrum (Travancore). SIR C. P. Ramaswami Aiyar, Dewan (Prime Minister), 6T Travancore. addressing the Travancore Legislative A-ssembly recently, described the Congress demand for independence as "the pursuit of a mirage." To ask that an unarmed India should discard even Dominion status and British protection and demand78 words
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Article148 1940-09-25 6 Operation By Guillotine Now Rare USE of the guillotine method of amputation, condemned m a "Lancet" article is not favoured by the Ministry of Health m its own hospitals. It is considered most unlikely that any guillotine amputations have taken place m this war, except m the most difficult circumstances,148 words
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93 1940-09-25 6 QISCUSSING H invading Km rk i if be i supremacy m tl Lipmann. the urell-l wrote m the N Tribune recently If m 1917 2 able to go to E>j: voy, how can r that 2.000.080 European* pan Americasupremacy tl '<»p and supply93 words
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Advertisement26 1940-09-25 6 Jeopardize tkeNaiuw WATCH l^^^^M pp I fe^ *<3 m 'h\ I™ COLUMN T/CEP fa stead BCTIVITY A Advt. of TIGER prize medal BEER Q I" Tn~^-26 words
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537 1940-09-25 7 Overseas Programmes On Separate Wavelength MUSIC DURING MORNINGS :\!\<; with three transmitters— two short-wave and medium-wave— the Singapore broadcasting station i Sunday onwards give two entirely separate •anuM m the evenings. It will also he on the air m mornings with Asiatic ai<d European537 words
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168 1940-09-25 7 Will Arrange For Education In Australia HEADMASTER TO MEET \LAYAN PARENTS S who desire to send ren to Australia to their education will be able s the subject with the Rev. :iey. headmaster of the Grammar School m Ifelvho arrived m Singapore i >.-ding Australian .1 numbet of children M.iU>a168 words
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113 1940-09-25 7 Wants To Marry Occupy Own House I nai ovx sympathy but c ?.n ejectment ibes. chairman of Board, vesterd.w pplied for per- Lira Kee Fook from a I >d bought m G .ted that he had 1 to live m it wh< n he meddbig was iixed -tut. h</on lI<K-k113 words
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Article119 1940-09-25 7 IN aid of the Malaya Patriotic 1 Fund, a vesfc of f?stiviies, beginning to-day and ending next Wednesday, has been organized m Ba'.u Pahat. The cen.re of these* festivities will be the large pad; ngr m the centre cf the town, which will urid'uVedly pr?sent119 words
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Article321 1940-09-25 7 QUARREL WITH ARTIST SHARING IT LIE makes me out to be a lion and 11 himself a sheep. I ten not a lion and I will not injure Mr. Charles." said J. M. Keyser, a European artist, when he opposed an application by E.321 words
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Article84 1940-09-25 7 At an extraordinary meeting of the AllM^laya Muslim Missionary Society, Singapore, it was unanimously decided to invite every member cf the society to donate a i minimum of f] per month for the consecu- tive months towards the ca c t of the erecj tion of a new building. A84 words
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206 1940-09-25 7 $450,000 Being Reserved For Taxes War Contingencies AS v\as to be expected, a eharp increase m net profit was earned by MeAlister and Co. Ltd. m the year ended June last. 'The accounts were issued yesterday and •*ho\v that the amount at the credit206 words
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1270 1940-09-25 7 YOUTH ABUSED WARDENS riRST prosecutions m Singapore of offenders against lighting regulations during the Singapore black-out practice early this month were heard m the Singaoore i'.fth court yesterday. Among 13 defendants who acT?ar-] ed on summonses v:as a young Euro- ptan woman, Miss Maivorie1,270 words
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Article83 1940-09-25 7 HOW the Malay language is enriched m the prooea of transit I og from English is referred to m the 1933 report of the State cf Kelantan. All legislation is drafted first In E and submitted for approval of I ment, It is explained. When apnroveJ It83 words
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157 1940-09-25 7 "IN the mm v. Colonel Bruce (of the Malay Regiment) been called Father of the Malay Army, Sir Percy Noble may b 'the appropriate epithet Father of the Mala- tates I paper Uttisa :n an headed "Ma.. c fit to be bers157 words
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Advertisement33 1940-09-25 7 SALON MADAME SHEILA JIST RECEIVED A 11 U TIFIL SELECTION OF HMNO, APrERNOON, AND I VJMNG DRESSES, ALSO II VYSIITS. LINE N AND < OTTON DRESSES FROM $5. Eu Court, Hill Street. Phone 713933 words
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Advertisement151 1940-09-25 7 A FURTHER DEPARTMENTAL SA W Wf ALA WILL BE HELD IN OUR LADIES 5 LADIES SHOE DEPARTMENTS FROM SEPT. 30th TO T3T. 12th SPECIAL CLEARANCE LINES WILL BE SOLD AT SALE PRICES REGARDLESS OF COST WATCH THE BARGAIN COUNTERS IN THESE TWO DEPARTMENTS THROUGHOUT THIS PERIOD. L ROBINSON 6c CO.,151 words
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Advertisement407 1940-09-25 8 P.&O. and BRITISH INDIA LINES <INCORPORATED IN ENGLAND" P. O. S. N. COS SAILINGS. The best possible services are being maintained by The P. 0. S. N. Coy. from the Straits to their usual ports of call m China, India, Ceylon and the United Kingdom. Passengers are requested to register407 words
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Advertisement353 1940-09-25 8 n^H^^^i^ To North America md Vancouver Direct or v\% Ey^j^pl^igjSl^l^y Honolulu shlp's-slde ralJ ?oonSs^t^ne go via Canada 000k Tj&Wm Mfß BJy your passage on Canadian Pacific's IM^^^jrjg^^m^r gTeat. white Empress of Japan— w«lßa^^^^^. I largest, fastest llnrr on the Pacific J^MB^^^HHa^A lays lest by Empress oj Russia W H '^B353 words
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Advertisement385 1940-09-25 8 MANSFIELD CO., LTD. BLUE FUNNEL LINE, Frequent Sailings to United Kingdom guaranteed, all cargo bookings subject to r»n? War Clauses. WESTERN AUSTRALIA THE SHORTEST SEA ROUTE AT THE CHEAPER Regular Services to Kremantle [Perth) V il by first class passenger ships Single fare $192 |A £28! Frequent connection by sea.385 words
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139 1940-09-25 9 DAIL* PUItES CURRENT v «>pt. Zl. 12 o'clock noon tuyere Sellers No. IX R S.S. Spot loose.. 37V4 27\. Ht IX KSS b l O B m cases Sopt.-Oct. i Sellers option 2~ 13 QP.vy R s s *.o a m bales Sept.139 words
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Article14 1940-09-25 9 Mr A S. Roman, of Singapore, is bavini for Calcutta for a four-month vacation.14 words
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1548 1940-09-25 9 QUESTIONED ON LETTERS HE WROTE HIS WIFE "I COVLD not love two women at the same time," declared Fretz G. Scharenguivel, before Mr. Justice Pedlow m thfi Singapore High Court yesterday. Scharenguivel is plaintiff m a suit for $2,754 against his two grown-up1,548 words
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Article125 1940-09-25 9 ORIME r ul.lng trom "tco easy a use of any handy agricultural implement," is referred to m the later' report for the S:at? of Kelantan. One witness described an axe with which b fatal blow had been struck gs "the kind which one takes when on? gees125 words
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Advertisement522 1940-09-25 9 CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS TENDERS SINGAPORE MUNICIPALITY Tenders. .ders are now invited tor the R ig materials or services. For rs see Municipal Tenders Corrugated Asbestos Koofand Ridses lot Bukit Timah .id Pumping Station Filters. of Closing. 12 noon. Nov. 27. ML v or Mild Steel Wash Water ;h3 for Bukit Timah522 words
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Advertisement133 1940-09-25 9 PUBLIC NOTICES McALISTER COMPANY, LIMITED Notice is hereby given that the Transfer Books of the Company will be closed from Fatmday, Sept. 28, to Wednesday, Oct. 2, bJth days inclusive. By Order of the Board McAlister Company, Limited, H. J. RAE. Secretary THE EASTERN UNITED ASSURANCE CORPORATION, LIMITED. NOTICE IS133 words
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Advertisement124 1940-09-25 9 PUBLIC NOTICE THE SINGAPORE TRACTION COMPANY LIMITED. Incorporated m the United Kingdom* NOTICE On and after Oct. I, 1940 Omnibus Route N'inibers will be altered as under: SFRVICE:— NEW ROUTE KUBfBOL— RATTLES QUAY TO KATONG 1 C (Via Tanjong Katong Road) RAFFLES QUAY TO KATONG 1 (Via Joo Chiat Road)124 words
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Advertisement327 1940-09-25 9 JOINT SERVICE OF PRINCE LINE SILVER LINE PRINCE LINE VESSELS PROCEED TO BALTIMORE, NEW YORK, BOSTON AND HALIFAX VIA PANAMA CANAL. SILVER LINE VESSELS PROCEED TO BOSTON. NEW YORK, PHILADELPHIA AND RALTIMOK* vi* PANAMA CANAL For further particular apply to n\h»'tl( GILtILLAM CO. LTD. IMDDKN A CO.. LID. thoot*. I9l<327 words
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Miscellaneous87 1940-09-25 9 Post Office Mail List TO-DAY p Zealand .7 I] J fc£s^v.v.v.-"^ sis p*T* n surface ll a.m. air 11 a.m. i^alembang sunace 9 a.m. air 10.30 a m Thursday Island alr I'™' MAIL ARRIVALS vr™ a wn r m lndo -China fair) general dellv ~r> i.40 p.m. to-day. Mails from87 words
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557 1940-09-25 10 Fast Senior Division Football At Stadium Malays 4; Police 3. IN a fast and evenly contested game of football at the stadium yesterday, m which first one team dominated play and then the other, the Malays beat the Police by tour goals to557 words
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Article, Illustration43 1940-09-25 10 Second Lt. H. Verity, Capt. Herbert Sutrliffe and Sgt. Maurice Leyland, three of the ueU-known cricketers who are now members of H.M. Forces, photographed on the dressing room verandah at Headincrly, "here they figured m a match m aid of Red Cross Funds.43 words
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Article451 1940-09-25 10 Good Material In S.C.C. Ranks ALTHOUGH none of the 22 players were m top form, the first Of a aeries of S.C.C. hockey trials played on the padang yesterday showed that the Club has just as food, if not be.ter, material this season. All last year's451 words
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Article95 1940-09-25 10 rE Sportlight B.P. defeated the Defiance B.P. by three games to two at the latter's court last Sunday. Results, Sporti light players mentioned first, were Singles: Low Ngong Pale lost to Cheong Eng Leong 6 15, 8 15; Lye Thlm Pook lost to Chew Wee Jian 12—15,95 words
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322 1940-09-25 10 RESULTS hi LJt S.C.C. aut^ran lawn tenhls tNTMH erday were: Men's Singles Handicap: S. C. V.*oolmer 1 >» beat D. E. L. Anderson l5). B—6, I Men's Doubles Handicap: J. G. Houston and K. J T.wy plus 15 1 beat C. J. Bernbroke :>nd322 words
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Article352 1940-09-25 10 LATE RALLY SAVES MALAYA SIGNALS Rj\.F. (Kalian*). 2: Malaya Signals 2. TWO fine goals by Garner m the last 10 minutes of play enabled the Malaya Signals to force a replay with the R.A.F. (Kallang) when they met m the qualifying round of the352 words
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233 1940-09-25 10 JHE Sepoy Lines Golf dub beat the American Association by 6^ points to 3% S^day a matCh Played at Sepoy Llncs were 1 8001^ 6 SeP y players mentioned first, v F Sha S ((n and G A T Shaw (10) 0 n T233 words
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95 1940-09-25 10 JHE final of the men's singles In the junior badminton championships of Singapore between Pat Neubronner (Sphinx) and Lee Kirn Seng (Eclipse) will be played at the Clerical Union Hall at 3 p.m. on Saturday Inter- School Tournament for Boys: Owine to insufficient entries,95 words
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Article, Illustration51 1940-09-25 10 picture. This picture shows a phase In the S.C.C. ruifby trial held on the pad m? on Saturday when many newcomers and state players were driven a thorjugh try-out m view of the coming season. The second S.C.C. trial was heM on the padan^ yesterday FreeFree Press - 51 words
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476 1940-09-25 10 HAMLYN IN SHAPE AGAIN QINGAPORE rugger enthusiasts will undoubtedly, watch many a good game this season, judging from the standard of rugby witnessed m the two trials held on the S.C.C. padang on Saturday and yesterday. Saturday's jrial games, between Colours and476 words
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Article98 1940-09-25 10 T*HE Royal Singapore Golf Club's Gold Medal Competition. 1940, will be played on Saturday and Sunday, Oct 5 and 6. m conjunction with the October medal. The following have qualified to compete: D. E. Rintoul. H. L. Marshall, W. Eldred, H Jackson, H. M.98 words
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Article55 1940-09-25 10 AT the second annual general meeting of the Swing Badminton Party, the following were elected office-bearers for 1940--1941:— President, J. Montague (re-elected); vicepresident, Yeo Cheng Poh; hon. secretary. Tay Hock Kee; asst. Hon. secretary Tan Beng Chiang; hon. treasurer. Thio Sin Kee (re-elected); hon. auditor. Willie Chanhon.55 words
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Article46 1940-09-25 10 JUiRS H. W. R Williams, of th Garrison Golf Club, became the Singapore women's golf champion when she beat Mrs. M. M. Paterson of the Royal Singapore GoU Club flvc and three m the final played at Bukit Timah on Monday afternoon.46 words
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Article58 1940-09-25 10 '■"HE following will represent the 1 Singapore Recreation Club m a first team hockey game against the Argylls on the SRC padang to-day: O C. Aeria: R. H. Barth, P. F de Souza; P. Neubronner. L S Keutens, G. Clarke; G. Hughes, N. Sullivan. A. Clarke, J.58 words
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Article127 1940-09-25 10 THE following are the teams and 1 starting times m a women's golf match between the Garrison Golf Club and the Sepoy Lines Golf Club, to be played at Sepoy Lines on Friday afternoon. Garrison players are mentioned first: 4.5, Mr. and Mrs. R.127 words
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Article17 1940-09-25 10 IN the final of the Keppel Cup I. J. Smith beat Capt, W. J. Holohan two up.17 words
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Article247 1940-09-25 10 136 HORSES p 0 TO RUN AT M t 'from <>,r ft ANK-JI! NDkk, 1 DUr for the Autumn „,m 12. Thirty-one -md en> r M lM ela s three, terM he: -..e Htitm ,>,„. Tiv > rtu hDrs?s m c] furkngs 01 9 6 furlongs or247 words
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Advertisement42 1940-09-25 10 DISPLAY at our Ore d Road Branch 23?« i to 28th. Se*t. of deliciouf COOKEO MEATS and tasty Yom r^ invited samp l e s of Cooked Meats and Sausages at the display. PHOIE 5375 fIVE L«» £j Advt of Singapore 0*42 words
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Miscellaneous24 1940-09-25 10 TO-DAY'S SPORTS EVENTS SOCCER: Challenge Cup, Loyais vs. R.AX. 2nd XI, Gillman Barracks. Hockey: C.S.C. vs. 22nd. Mountain Battery, Rnlestier; S.R.C. >s. Argylls, S.R.C.24 words
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