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Title Section20 1940-09-26 1 LATE SINGAPORE EDITION The Singapore Free Press AND DAILY NEWS NO. 16,202. ES'iii i :<:;:» THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 1», 1940, 5 CENTS20 words
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Article125 1940-09-26 1 French Say Agreement Cancelled Indo-China Haiphong, Sept. 25. FRENCH official circles declare that e the Japanese are continuinfringe the terms of the i^reement by trying to enter -China forcibly, the F r e n c h rd the agreement as cancelled. about Indo-China igre and confused. itest report comes fromReuter - 125 words
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85 1940-09-26 1 S. African Air Force Attacks In Abyssinia Nairobi, Sept. 25. IE Scia^sciamanna aerodrome m Abyssinia was successfully rot the third time m a ht by aircraft of the South :i air force on Monday. Heavy s fell on the target area and I'alian aircraft on the ground destroyed. uth African85 words
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706 1940-09-26 1 Why Germans Seek Possession Of Port OPERATIONS CONTINUING MO reliahle information is so far available regarding the course of operations to prevent French West Africa from falling into German control, although it is known, from latest authoritative reports reaching London, fiat these operationsReuter; British Wireless - 706 words
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Article112 1940-09-26 1 London. Sept. 25. The Ministry of Information -t ites: -m order not to cause bloodshed of Frenchmen, forces are now beins withdrawn from Dakar. Renter. Chucking. Sept. 25. \n unoonfirmed report states that hinese troops m south-west Kwangsi hnr already been engaged by Japanese king Indo-China. I VReuter - 112 words
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112 1940-09-26 1 Vichy Pro-de Gaulle Moves In France Vichy. Sept. 25. ■T'HE Potain Government has ascertain ed for ertain that the Free French movement under General de Gaulle has ramifications m France itself, says the Havas agency m a statement concerning the establishment of a new courtmartial, and adds that the aimReuter - 112 words
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Article298 1940-09-26 1 Vichy, Sept. 25. AN official statement issued here says that 183 people were killed and 363 wounded In the t4£rst attack on Dakar; \esterday" and adds that m the second a tack casualties were even higher. The statement continues: "Notwithstanding grim fighting, Dakar is stiii victoriouslyReuter - 298 words
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89 1940-09-26 1 London, Sept. 25. AIR-MARSHAL Bishop, Director of the Empire air training scheme, now on a visit to Great Britain from Canada, declared to-day that the Empire air training scheme was months and months ahead of schedule. He added: "Without question, theReuter - 89 words
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144 1940-09-26 1 Finland's Grave Breach Of Neutrality FINLAND has followed the example of Sweden m allowing the passage of German troops and supplies to Norway. This is revealed m an official announcement from Helsinki which says that German trooos going home on leave from Norway will pass through Finland under joint/ controlReuter - 144 words
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Article149 1940-09-26 1 London, Sept. 25. AS a precautionary measure m order to guard existing stocks. Lord Woolton, Minister of Food, announced to-day that the butter raaon will be reduced from four ounces to two cunces weekly from Monday. On the o u her hand, the meat ration willReuter - 149 words
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63 1940-09-26 1 LUNCHEON IN HONOUR OF LORD WILLING DON London. Sept. 25. THE Brazilian Ambassador gave a luncheon at the Embassy to-day m honour of Lord Willingdon, who is heading the British economic mission to Fouth America. In addition to Lord and Lady Willingdon, others present included Mr. R. H. Brand, membersReuter - 63 words
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133 1940-09-26 1 New York, Sept. 25. If ITLER is on the verge of successfully forcing Japan Into an unwilling but full-fledged alliance with the Reich, according to a Shanghai dispatch from Hallet Abend to the New York Times today The dispatch adds that adoptingReuter - 133 words
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342 1940-09-26 1 BIG POWER HOUSE FACTORIES BOMBED IN NEW BERLIN RAID London, Sept. 2">. D A.F. bombers successfully attacked military objectives m Berlin last nijrht during extensive operations ofw enemy territory, states the Air Ministry, adding that the* German invasion ports were again heavily attacked The attack on Herlin lasted over twoReuter - 342 words
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Article51 1940-09-26 1 London, Sept. 25. DESIGNS for the George Cross the new mark of honour for civilian men and women will be considered m the next few days. Artists and designers have been invited to submit kleas and the final choice will rest with the Kin".- BritishBritish Wireless - 51 words
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Article27 1940-09-26 1 Wellington, Sept. 25. Major-general Sir Andrew Russell, wno participated m the Dardanelles campaign, has been appoto' Inspector-General of the New Zeaianf military lorces. ReuterReuter - 27 words
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186 1940-09-26 1 Amery's Regret At Congress Leaders 'Step London, Sept. >.V p EGRET that the leaden of Indian National OOiigre I Ik d rejec'?d the Viceroy's offer was expressed by Mr. L. S. Amery, S:v tary of State r India, m a spin I I don to-day. Mr Amery said: "I fullyReuter - 186 words
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55 1940-09-26 1 London. Sept. 25. IT IS understood that the feteattOO of Japanese subjects m Singapore one of the matters raised m conversations on general questions afT< -^tine the interests of Britain and Japan which the Japanese Ambassador hnd it t v )<* Foreign Office with theReuter - 55 words
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Article27 1940-09-26 1 Sew York, sept. ?5. THE British steamer Sulairn. I ions, was torpedoed In tl to-do-. report I c"l by tne Mack:iy Pad: ReuterReuter - 27 words
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Advertisement54 1940-09-26 1 INSIST ON BIGIA TEA ru-moHT- DINNER DANCE 8 p m to midnight POPULAR CABARKT ATTRACTION MIMI JOSE MEXICAN^ DANCERS OF IMTERNA^ONAI^ FA^IE "TTt-- «^-nrKMi A SMILE" BALL rsTECIAL CABARET In aid of the 'Buy a Bomber" War Fund TICKETS W-. BOOK NOW. EXTENSION TO AM THE BUY A BOMBER" DANCE54 words
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Advertisement70 1940-09-26 1 BIGIA TEA IS BEST ADELPHI ifajpf HOTEL TO N.iiHT SPECIAL DINNER 6t DANCE DINNER $3.00 NO ADMISSION CHARGE ADELPHI HOTEL: Whether you require Cght refreshments or an Nimh n;eai tn% ADELPHI GRILL Is renowned for Hi ex-ciient rood and courteous service. The maximum m quality the minimum m price. MONDA*70 words
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187 1940-09-26 2 What People In Indo-China Are Thinking r[E auitude of the people of French Indo-China is fatalistic. This Is t he view of a well-informed traveller from Saigon who arrived m Singapore yesterday. Eh explained this with the parallel story of a man who had half completed building his new home.187 words
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205 1940-09-26 2 Tlih following have accepted to play m S.C.C. hockey trials on the padang todaj and on Monday. TO-DAY Colours: Dr. B. D. Molesworth; D. Brennan LI P. Tomlinson: P. M. Harrison, P. E. Hutchlnson W. J Peel; M. W. Cole, Lt. R J. S.205 words
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Article116 1940-09-26 2 IN a friendly match of three a»ingles aiid j two doubles, Brinkmann's badminton j team beat Robinson's team by three games to two. The match was played" at the J latter's court last Sunday morning and the following were the scores, Brinkmann's players mentioned first: Singles:116 words
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Article86 1940-09-26 2 PLAYING at, the Alikhwan's court last Sunday the Terrace B.P. defeated the Afflthwan B.P. by four games to one. Results, Terrace players first were Singles: A. Aziz Anang beat S. Junld Aljiinied 15 7 15 7; Mohd Kassim beat S. j Hassan Alhabsee 15—13. 15—12; Tan Hock86 words
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Article42 1940-09-26 2 To-day's bowls ties at the Singapore Cricket ClubChampionship singles: T. J. Goodman vs. Lt.-Com. W. H. S. Clark; W. M. Edwards vs. E. Pozard. Championship Pairs: H. Gray and J. E.I Jeans W J. S. Loner and A. Buchanan.42 words
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Article25 1940-09-26 2 •THE women's September medal at The 1 Island Club was won by Mrs. M. S. Marshall with a score of 46 11- 35.25 words
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Article70 1940-09-26 2 THE annual conference of the Johore 1 Teachers Association will be held a: Bitu Pahat to-morrow, and at tb*» same time the general meeting will b? held. The association has had a successful year under the chairmanship of Mrs. C. E. Milne and with the cooperation of memoen:70 words
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128 1940-09-26 2 TO-MORROW at the Royal Singapore Yacht Club, there will be the usual races for all classes, starting at 5.23 p.m. for "A M class and 5.25 p.m. for the other classes. On Saturday the first race for the Clementi Challenge Cup (.for women) will128 words
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Article42 1940-09-26 2 The stolid anniversary of the Indian Merchants' Employees Association will be celebrated at tne premises of the Soath Indian Chamber of Commerce m Chulia Street on Sunday. Mr. H B Krishnan will preside at the function, which will open at 3 p.m.42 words
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487 1940-09-26 2 F distract S.raits-born Chinese Youths from "craving for activities and excitements which lure them to become members of secret societies," proposals have been put before Government by the Straits Chinese British Association. Application has been made for m 2 Gan Ens Seng Free487 words
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836 1940-09-26 2 30 MILES AN HOUR FOR TOWN RECOMMENDED THE recommendation of a speed limit of 30 miles *an hour for the greater part of Singajiore city which was made by the Trimmer Committee m 1938 has heen endorsed by the Singapore Traffic Advisory Commitee. which836 words
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Advertisement187 1940-09-26 2 The Greatest BRITISH MILITARY Spectacular Picture Yet! OPENING TO-DAY 3.15, 6.15 9.15 P.M. THE ALnAIVItSKA ggo9 SATURDAY 28th SEPTEMBER Proceeds In Aid of Y.W.C.A. FUND Free List A Concessions Su>pended for this day only. Patrons holding Y.W.C.A. tickets are advised to pay the entertainment tax at the box-office. A GLORIOUS187 words
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Advertisement129 1940-09-26 2 CAPITOL (SEPT. m f enero/ fott^ I SPENCER TRACYfI 1 GRANDEST ROLE; I A greof screen oc/venfure I AGAIN! THE BEST SHOW IN TOWN! M.G.M.'s Sensational Thriller Produca SAVILLE wbo made "Goodbyt I Citadel" THE YEARS THRIU-SHOCKER! T^ j^ MONTGOMERY f 4ML The Earl oUhkarfo^j ftfi 'OWEN 'GWENN -^nfe^*" Z->129 words
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151 1940-09-26 3 Striking Increase In Strength Of Defences 17 BOMBERS GUARDED BY 80 FIGHTERS TURNED BACK r New Yoi *> Sept. 23. nih special correspondent of the Herald-Tribune, describing Tuesday's (ierman raids, says: "Evidence pointed indisputably to a weakening o f the Nazis' effort or tiReuter - 151 words
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Article47 1940-09-26 3 Istanbul, Sept. 25. THE entire output of the famous Skoda (Czech) arms works is now concentrated on anti-aircraft guns for Germany, according to travellers. The firm is stated to have topped all exports owing to the urgent need of the Keich.— ReuterReuter - 47 words
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131 1940-09-26 3 Axis Campaign Against Greece Is Renewed LONG-DELAYED ACTION NOW EXPECTED' Zurich. Sept. 25. A PwENEWAL and intensification of the Axis campaign against Greece is reported by both the Rome and Berlin correspondents of the Basler Nachrichten. The Berlin correspondent says: "The long delayed action against Greece is now expected here,"Reuter - 131 words
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Article85 1940-09-26 3 Zurich, Sept. 25. IN complete contrast to the attitude taken m July and August, the whole Italian Press is now indulging m violent attacks on the United States, according to the Rome correspondent of the Basle National Zeitung. Whereas formerly the United States was describedReuter - 85 words
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61 1940-09-26 3 London, Sept. 25. THE firs f Poie to win a British decoration for war service is Fiight-Ser-geant J. Frantsek, ot the Polish squadron of the F.A.F., who has been awarded the Distinguished Flying Medal. He destroyed flva enemy aircraft m one week and displayedBritish Wireless - 61 words
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Article63 1940-09-26 3 London, Sept. 25. ONLY five months after a drive was begun for contributions to the Red Cross agriculture fund— the British farmers' own fund— the total stands at over £150,000. The fund is concerned not only with aiding wounded but also sending regular weekly parcelsReuter - 63 words
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Article66 1940-09-26 3 BANKS RAID ALARMS London, Sept. 25. BANKS will keep open for the transaction of urgent business during ail raid warnings, m accordance with a decision of the committee of London c'earing bankers. If it is necessary for the staff to shelter during a period of danger, services will still beBritish Wireless - 66 words
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206 1940-09-26 3 FRANCO-SPANISH BORDER "READJUSTMENT 9 HINT Madrid, Sept. 25. THE return of Senor Suner, the Spanish Minister of the Interior, to Berlin has caused extraordinary political activity, according to a Berlin dispatch to the Spanish Efe agency. The dispatch mentions an unconfirmed report206 words
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279 1940-09-26 3 London, Sept. 25. The RAF. has not yielded a yard Dl Britain to the German air f o r c c vgtea Reuter's air correspondent. Rumours of a strategical retreat M by R A.F. fighters from forward positions m south-east England,Reuter - 279 words
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257 1940-09-26 3 London, Sept. 25. r»ERMAN tactics m the great air battle m which the whole might of the Luf twatte has been thrown nat the British fighter forces are designed with the object of providing compensations for their relatively inferior fighter equipment. fall reasonBritish Wireless - 257 words
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47 1940-09-26 3 hu>t Canadian Port, Sept. 25. SIX of the former United States destroyers taken over by Britain mmis&ioned into the Canadian to-day, making the total of idas destroyer fleet 13. The fleet is expected to undertake .remediate Atlantic escort and patrol ReuterReuter - 47 words
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171 1940-09-26 3 London, Sept. 24 HOW a pilot-officer chose a crash landing, involving great risk to himself, rathar than abandon his machine and so endanger a village m which his aircraft would probably have crashed, 13 told m the award of the D.F.C. to a youngBritish Wireless - 171 words
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34 1940-09-26 3 Istanbul. Sept. 25. FOUR Germans have been ordered to leave Turkey as the authorities consider their presence undesirable. Another German has been arrested and charged with espionage. ReuterReuter - 34 words
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430 1940-09-26 3 Hospitals Suffer In Latest German Night Raids On Britain London. Sept. 25. LJUNDREDS of incendiary bombs n were showered on esntral ion during raids last night— the 18th successive eight raid on London. Hospitals a-ain suffered and doctors -ses had to fight nres. Among the ts bombed at one hospitalReuter - 430 words
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80 1940-09-26 3 Latin America To Appeal To Spain? Panama, Sept. 24. A SUGGESTION that the Latin American countries should combine m an appeal to Spain against permitting herself to be involved m the European war is contained m an article m El Panama to-night. The writer asserts that it will be aReuter - 80 words
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108 1940-09-26 3 Three Big Iron Steel Plants For Soviet London, Sept. 25. 'T'HE construction of three large--1 scale Iron and steel plants will be gin shortly m the Soviet Union, according to the Moscow radio. One, which is to be built near Tiflis, will be first cf its kind m the Caucasus,Reuter - 108 words
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71 1940-09-26 3 Ottawa, Sept. 25. A SEQUEL to inquiries received by the Canadian Government regarding Canada's ability to supply food on a much larger scale, according to Canadian Press, is that the Cabinet is considering a proposal to send to Britain immediately a party of Government officialsReuter - 71 words
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59 1940-09-26 3 Shanghai, Sept. 25. THE emigration of nearly 20,000 German, Austrian and other European Jewish refugees from Shanghai to the United States In the n^ar future is said to be planned by the National Refugee Service m New York. Many prominent anl wealthy AmericanReuter - 59 words
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41 1940-09-26 3 London, Sept. 25. MR. RANDOLPH CHURCHILL, the Prime Minister's only son, has been returned unopposed as Conservative member m the House of Commons for Preston iii succession to the late Capt. A. C. Moreinz ReuterReuter - 41 words
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Article32 1940-09-26 3 London, Sept. 25. LADY BROOKE, wife ot Sir Charles Brooke, the Rajah of Sarawak, has Riven a pint of blood to a "blood hint" ti be used for British wounded. British WirelessBritish Wireless - 32 words
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273 1940-09-26 3 Nazis Anxious About Lying Propaganda SEEING DANGER TO MORALE OF PEOPLE London, Sept. 24. ANEW note is detected m German communiques, which for the first time on Friday admitted plane losses greater than the British. Friday's communique stated that only one British machine had been brought down, whereas three GermanBritish Wireless - 273 words
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Article47 1940-09-26 3 J^ London, Sept. 25. ORD LLOYD, -Secietaiy of State, for 1 the Colonies, h.is expressed through the Governor of Ceylon to the Sul'an and Cabinet of In? Maldive Islands the warmest appreciation of His Majesty .s Government of their generous sumjort of the Empire's ranse.- British WirelessBritish Wireless - 47 words
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Article39 1940-09-26 3 London, Sept. ?5. THE New Zealand Government, says 1 the Finance Minister, is making the maximum eflort to obtain goods from the United Kingdom. The next period of import restriction will be a year instead of six months. ReuterReuter - 39 words
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77 1940-09-26 3 DUTCH airmen are Ming pianos wrlth which they flew «o Britain when the* Netherlands fell V. attack several U-boats m the Atlantic. Dutch pilots are popular m the P.A.F. where ihey art regarded j.i staunch allies and good f riend I Many of themReuter - 77 words
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83 1940-09-26 3 Shanghai, Sept. 25. THE new Japan -.-.se consul -.-oneral and envoy extraordinary. Mr Takki Horiuchi, arriving here tc-day, said: "The establishment of a new order is steadi'.y under way and the national govern m>-n;, miking .sound development. 'Regenerated China," he .surl making great stridesReuter - 83 words
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Advertisement147 1940-09-26 3 RED PALM OIL This oil contains considerable quantities of Vitamin-A and is specially prepared for use as a cooking oil and as a medicine. It is excellent for preventing influenza, coughs and <olds. 50 cts. per Bottle Obtainable from MEDICAL HALL LTD. 3, BATTERY ROAD. TO-DAY mm 11 am 3.15,147 words
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Article, Illustration2186 1940-09-26 4 Mary Heathcott - Mary Heathcott A Woman's Diary By THERE were about 300 guest at the pahit party given 01 Tuesday by the Indian Troop Entertainment Committee, a the house m East Coast Roa< of its secretary, Rai Bahadu Prithvi Chand. Guests of honour were the2,186 words
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Article111 1940-09-26 4 Naz i Advert ise For Pilots i'ERMAN newspapers arc carrying advertise mints appealing for young men with tatatal knowledge, and airmen of the last war, to come forward and volunteer for the air force. That is especially significant m a country which has so all-inclusive a conscription system tha' can111 words
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Article42 1940-09-26 4 IN Norway, Nazi Guards and Gestapo I agents are beintj waylaid by Norwegian workers and peasants, and are being murdered and beaten up. No matter how stern the reprisals, they fail to stamp out the Norwegian resistance.42 words
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105 1940-09-26 4 M. Bonnet As Witness In War Trial KJO douM itx Minister principal tftness mer Pmni, i i and other F r. Riom trial sayi t- -;);:::d< lit of 1 Tin i The tried for the The A is evici. apoe:. pirrpoi ml] tee. Th( N perl V, h It all<105 words
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Advertisement77 1940-09-26 4 Special Offers For Ladies FROM SEPT. 30™ TO OCT. 12 th We are clearing from our l^dirs Oddments m Under-wear. <HI Flouncings, Hosiery. K:inc> IVinmw also LADIES SHOES Oddments and discontiiu«d $2.50 per pair. Coloured Suede: Navy IfUfe from $5.00 pci fm White Kid, Buckskin. SudA from $7.50 pa V><»77 words
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948 1940-09-26 5 Australian Press Review I/THOUGH the Federal Flections Lave been much a the news, Australian* are talking much about politics. talking Lnstrad about the of lx>r.ilo.i and the comins Britain. You hear everyressions of sympathy and the endurance and heroism oi I I le of948 words
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Article, Illustration19 1940-09-26 5 An ironside parsing a selection of parachutist chasers seen at the ready during recent defence e\em>r> somewhere m England.19 words
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120 1940-09-26 5 UITLER, having done well by pa&s- ing forged currency notes m many countries, has now gone into the long firm fraud business to raise money for his almost bankrupt country. German buying agents have been i sent to several loreign countries to buy large120 words
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85 1940-09-26 5 /^ROWING unrest m the "conquered" countries is sapping seriously at Germany's strength. In addition to nearly 500.000 troops and Gestapo officials who are needed to keep order m Czechoslovakia, the Reich authorities are having to keep 500,000 m Poland, 200.000 m Norway, and 500.00085 words
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Article73 1940-09-26 5 BUTTER is now unobtainable In many of the towns m unoccupied France. Where It can be bought it is half as dear again as it was before the surrender. Meat and flour 3re also scarce. They cost two-thirds as much again as they used to. In most districts, unless there73 words
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252 1940-09-26 5 RA.F. pilots who are to fly fast fighters now have their final training m specially-designed airPl In e the early days the great "step-up" from the slow training machines to Spitfires and Hurrican?s was one Ox the great difficulties of training. ♦'To-day that difficulty252 words
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737 1940-09-26 5 News From China: Chinese Comment On The Indo China Situation By Our Chinese Correspondent THE Chinese authorities are not surprised at the Japanese invasion of Indo-China as they consider the Japanese entry I was premeditated, says Central News. Judging from the fact that the Japanese army invaded Indo-China from the737 words
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Advertisement30 1940-09-26 5 with your /Mm t«MT s TlNi^ /^aaar 5^ y^Bßaf^^^^ OI t0 \SVv SY° re> SSi k m. j AW miL ift A il> ioI ?R >H^_ Jn BH Q^UbE aa^aaai30 words
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Advertisement198 1940-09-26 5 PRUDENTIAL Monthly Budget Savings Plan Illustration of the MONTHLY BIDGET SAVINGS PLAN Date of Birth Age Guaranteed Maturing Monthly Cash. at Aq- Deposit. Ist Jan. 1910 M £1.750.0.0. 55 GUARANTEED \SH RfTIRN Amount available m Cash at Age 55 C 1.7;*) 0.0. Total of Deposits <25 £4.15 0- £1,4250.0. Excess198 words
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691 1940-09-26 6 The Singapore Free Press THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 1940 Dakar And Indo-China THE guns of an Allied battle squadron have spoken again— this time m West African waters. They have spoken m reply to persistent. German efforts to bring the strategically important harbour of Dakar under Nazi control. Around the action691 words
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Article, Illustration1273 1940-09-26 6 Thomas R. Henry - Canada Her War Effort Thomas R. Henry By Ottawa, Aug. 5. A FTER nearly a year of L starting to war, Canada has shifted into high the gears of the entire national economy. Her capital is a city of intense, con--1 centrated activity and begins to re- I semble western1,273 words
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Article307 1940-09-26 6 Pam ;i; stil! rcniaii for ihv az j been quench criminate, crii c.vilian Ij. i; tnj of tin have en the British p civilian p Europe, I). In a me. sity of the b i prese:. said: 'C ihems dynamic 1 mined to d live en th307 words
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Article54 1940-09-26 6 AUSTRALIA and more on the reason why i of the trade o| to her, is tx countries outside Hid Mr. H. A. P< Trade Commissii has arrived m S Mr. P< conserving all lh? Booitruction Trade I Indies I gone by about l trade with54 words
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823 1940-09-26 7 LOCAL DEFENCE CORPS FOR EVERY STATE SETTLEMENT IN MALAYA To Assist In Preserving Internal Security PART-TIME TRAINING PLAN LOCAL Defence Corps to strengthen ihe defensive •janization of Malaya >v ill soon come into beinji m lenient and State m the country. lationfl for the creation, organization, di<aml general government of823 words
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373 1940-09-26 7 Surplus A liens No Action Recommended REPORT BY ASSOCIATION'S SUB-COMMITTEE A SUGGESTION that because a large surplus ai lation exists m the Colony, the Government should asked to remedy the state ot affairs by taking tppropriate measures for evacuating the surplus and prohibiting m gration, has been discussed by a373 words
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Article96 1940-09-26 7 AMONG the many telegrams received m London after the recent bombing of Buckingham Palace was one sent on behalf of the people of Malaya by the Officer Administering" the Government. The Secretary of State for the Colonies has telegraphed to say that the King has commanded96 words
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Article100 1940-09-26 7 ACCUSED OF GIVING FALSE INFORMATION FRANCIS MINORU HOSHIMI. 32- year-old Japanese, employed m Singapore by an American film company, faced two charges of giving false information m the Singapore third court yesterday. It was alleged m the charges that on Aug 16 Hoshimi gave false information'in Penang100 words
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Article, Illustration46 1940-09-26 7 The gun crew of a hewitzer, ono of the thousands of £uns that bristle m Britain to-day, gives a demonstration of the speed with which they can brins: thpir gun into action against the enemy if he ever sets foot on Britain.46 words
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567 1940-09-26 7 Father's Claim Against Sons Continues A STATEMENT to the effect that a lew weeks after a husband's reunion with his wife foUowing a separation of about ten years, he wanted to see a woman named Lena, confessing that he was still in love with her was made in the Singapore567 words
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Article42 1940-09-26 7 Because Rumania Is "an uncomiorta^e countrv to live in" at the present time Mr. L Keller, the head of a big textiles firm there, and his wife and child are going to Australia to start life afresh. They arrived in Singapore yesterday.42 words
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Article66 1940-09-26 7 ANE gift made m SingapDre this week to the London Air Raid Relief Fund deserve, special mention. Thirty-four free Frenchmen serving under the Red Ensign on board the He de France passed the hat round and raised Sl5O. Then they handed this amount to the Shipping66 words
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Article143 1940-09-26 7 Malaya U.K. Export Quota FOOD CONTROLLER CABLES HOME THE Food Controller, Malaya, believes that the quota system, affecting exports from the United Kingdcm, is possibly under revision. The minu.es of a recent committee meeting of the European Association slate that the Food Controller has cabled for au:hority to relieve further143 words
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Article168 1940-09-26 7 BARON Jean de Menil, a greai-grandson of the Baron Menu de Menil who was awarded the title by the French Emperor after distinguishing himself as a colonel m Napoleon's Imperial Army, arrived m Singapore from Rumania yesterday en route to America. A millionaire. Baron Jean de168 words
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696 1940-09-26 7 THE FMS. Government has appointed a Controller of Companies under powers contained the Emergency Regulations Enactment. The Controller after receiving written orders from the Federal Secretary, is given wide Dowers to inspect the books or documents to or under the control of any body696 words
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Article87 1940-09-26 7 MANY people are now using economy labels on envelopes but the labels are not always used m the righz way, it is officially stated. The label, with the address written i on it, should be gummed on th 3 back of the envelope. The flap of87 words
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Article139 1940-09-26 7 THE KING SCOTCHES A RUMOUR WHEN King George brouc 4 :ro»r. Buckingham Palace the other day he disproved one of the 1 amusin? rumours that ha current m Singapore Mnce the 1 During the last black-out on the island it «v rumoured a. one section of the community that real139 words
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103 1940-09-26 7 AN Inquiry v be of m dc by European A.'whether a pract: c laratl n I s.ate of emergency o:, say. cnr m affecting the AHP. been considered During that perl* d .1 sk of the department would be on duty continuously and alarms103 words
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Article106 1940-09-26 7 SIX OMBMi boyi rangiiig m ape froi 15. who, m the words of the Court 1 tor, had "no parents, no ma 1 place cf abode," pleaded* guilty In t. i court j-esterday to a charge of sleep it. the open air without visible means of i106 words
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Advertisement53 1940-09-26 7 A FURTHER DEPARTMENTAL SALE WILL BE HELD IN OUR LADIES LADIES SHOE DEPART M E N T S FROM SEPT. 30th TO OCT. 12th SPECIAL CLEARANCE LINES WILL BE SOLD AT SALE PRICES REGARDLESS OF COST WATCH THE BARGAIN COUNTERS IN THESE TWO DEPARTMENTS THROUGHOUT THIS PERIOD ROBINSON 6l CO.,53 words
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794 1940-09-26 8 Italy's Immense Supply Problem In Desert War QPPRESSIVE heat, Jack of water and dust hampor and add w to the unpleasantness of operations m the Middle East. When it is not dry torrential rains make communications difficult. Conditions are worse for the Italians than for the British forces, and it794 words
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Article104 1940-09-26 8 JJ RS Ada Nlconaysen. wife of the captain of the Norwegian vessel Tropic Sea. claims to be the only woman who ever voyaged m a submarine She is receiving treatment for injuries suffered through falling into the sea from a ladder when abandoning the104 words
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Article94 1940-09-26 8 GERMANS m Paris have discovered a new way of humiliating French residents. Not content with commandeering all public halls, the military command thought that some sort of grand setting was necessary for listening to Hitler's recent broadcast speech Therefore, they took over the Chamber of Deputies,94 words
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Article186 1940-09-26 8 How R.A.F. Claims Are Made THIS is how the Air Ministry computes the gains and losses of the battles over Britain. A pi. me must be seen to uasli be/ore it is claimed. A pilot's claim must be corroborated by a comrade or a member of an A.A. gun crew.186 words
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134 1940-09-26 8 fJi R Hartley Grattan. noted ITI American author and publicist is m Sydney to gauge Australian trends of thought and public opinion. Mr. Grattan has been sent by the Institute of Current World Affairs New York. He will visit all States. On his arrival,134 words
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Article, Illustration15 1940-09-26 8 A well camouflaged Bren gun anti-aircraft post m the Western Desert.15 words
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443 1940-09-26 8 £AIRO has been finding the Australian soldiers just as free spenders^as iheir fathers were 25 years ago. Weekly withdrawals from paybooks total about £15,000 and it is estimated £12,000 of this has been spent m Cairo. It is obvious large consignments of perfumes, handbags,443 words
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Article116 1940-09-26 8 5 A new type oi interceptor-pursuit I plane, designed to meet the chalI lenge of bombers which fly at 30.000 feet, has been demonstrated at Faming dale 'Long Island* 5 It is a low- wing single-seater mono- > plane, known as the YP-13. fitted with116 words
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Article67 1940-09-26 8 THE population of the Rhineland and North-West German areas and towns most subjected to R.A.F. bombing is now being evacuated to Ptance on a large scale. Forty-five thousand German refugees, officially evacuated from Hamburg have arrived m Paris, where they are being quartered m flats67 words
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Article129 1940-09-26 8 CUBSTANTIAL ex; tralias output o; local defence requirements j meet a large order from the i has been decided upon by 1 Cabinet. The requisitioning of a M chant ship, to be fitted out jus I irune'ayer. and manned b was also approved Thes? decisions129 words
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Article242 1940-09-26 8 New Method Of Ac-Ac Prep diction BRITAIN uu^ anti-airc great ban London Searchhgi/ the ground creasingly nt Military authoi new barraiu 01 electric I Correspond en i Herald. This should centration oi taken by enemy v. It is also rep are being us>-d that production o;^ anti-aircraft gun the older242 words
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Article100 1940-09-26 9 War-Time Life In Rome Lisbon. T vum dungeons where I i.ristians mm once herded throwi to the lions rvinf as possible refuses •-day Roman the wings." rl oi an ftceoonJ f warI rrePor -I'm: e new; n iner n cf being u d in ra i;uM in100 words
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96 1940-09-26 9 Owho h.ive i unoccupied France c The rep: nature and the systemnpt of the Petuin Information •d of the Bripopulat mains British. Dd there is Indigi not allowed to "tigVt it :.:..sh.' and there are thouinds Idlers who would eagerly de Gaulle's army if they out96 words
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1308 1940-09-26 9 Malayan Sharebrokers Assn. Singapore WFDNFSDAY. SEPT. 25, 194t: 4 P.M *IIMNCA hi. o- Sellers Aajput Tin X is) 3s 3s 6d Austral Amal (ss, 5a 3d 5s 9d xrf Austral Malay (ft i3s M 35 jg VV Ayer Hilam 19s -me AyerWcng l. 1.00 105 Bo: ;rin Tin o 3d1,308 words
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Article, Illustration95 1940-09-26 9 Re;:ast::u;ed m England under the leadership of Dr. EiaarJ Bea m SL" Prem er of c echf Io vakii, the Czech Cabinet met m Lcnd«n iv<t;i l> They are here seen durin? the meeiine: (Lef. to rl^ht) Huher Kopka. Sfttrelary for Foreign Affairs; Georffe Slavlk, Minisier of thp Inieriorirantissk Nemec.95 words
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209 1940-09-26 9 Field Marshal Questioned By Private a FIELD MARSHAL who claim- yd to be a. non-smoker encountered considerable scepticism when he visited an ammunition dump m the Eastern Command recently. A private m the Auxiliary Military Pioneer Corps, John Dougl-is, whose home is at Newcastle, was on sentry duty when three209 words
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Article142 1940-09-26 9 pREPARE to hear, m a few days or a few weeks, of a New Deal between Hitcr and Stalin. It has already been signed. According to the report, Stalin gets a new slice of Poland, and moves his frontier westward, incorporating a big stretch of territory142 words
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Article959 1940-09-26 9 TA VERN TALKS ON WAR AND PYRAMIDS /> I had Had m Ancient K.xyjit, and could have afforded it, I should hate built myself a pyramid." This was the declaration made by old George Marshall to an I astonished company m the Red Cow Tavern one Saturday night. A Glass959 words
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Article112 1940-09-26 9 Latvians Deprived Of Citizenship gEVEN i'r'u ndlj and HUM >at m their <■*:. Baton-Place, s.w „»,<} heard the m tared trait* Th Ambassad officials of the L< They have boon oi traitors, d prl d tbeir pn: according t» a Ri (i no i ,th deddon i I112 words
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Article22 1940-09-26 9 MIXED CREWS IN IN VADING PLANES jV/J I them, G L. .md ob< Nazi pi out witli ml: "no Italian obi 0122 words
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Article43 1940-09-26 9 SCa troubl. Nazi (f'.vf-rnc I the war against Britain b< (output ol thr- some of the i m tho worl fallow by 25 pi r nt <:• I to the me; Food Is also b Czech farms. <>r thr43 words
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Advertisement112 1940-09-26 9 for 1940 Bi^er and better than ever the Straits Times Annual for 1040 is now m v .of production. A lavishly illustrated me which includes many sections and plates m full colours. An ideal Christnv.i Gifi your friends Ovi All pi U lies were quickly sold out. OHDER YOl R112 words
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304 1940-09-26 11 Coroner Inquires Into Cecil Street Shooting VEO PENG was found not guilty and discharged at the Singapore Assizes, and I am unable to return a finding inconsistent with the result of ■hat trial," said Mr. W. G. Porter the Singapore Coroner, yesterday, during an inquiry into the death of a304 words
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Article440 1940-09-26 11 iunnal representations on the selection of Singapore's nex: Bishop have been made to the Archbishop of Canterbury by the Diocesan Council here; consequently the selection will lie entirely whhki the counsels of the Archbishop. This was disclosed yesterday by the retiring Bishop of Singapore,440 words
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306 1940-09-26 11 Representative Meeting Favours Other Means Of Raising Revenue (From Our Own Correspondent) A Ipoh, Sept. 25. T a meeting of joint representatives of various associations and guilds and of prominent Chinese residents m Perak held at the Perak Chinese Chamber of Commerce306 words
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Article138 1940-09-26 11 AN echo of the "Grow Your Own Food* movement m Malaya has been heard m Austialia. A letter ha* been received from Ihe manager of a mining company at Derby, Western Australia, m which he writes that on Auj. S he heard on the air from the138 words
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278 1940-09-26 11 FIVE HAINANESE ACCUSED OF ARMED ROBBERY THAT live youthful Hainanese one armed with a pistol— waylaid a middle-aged Chinese on Macpherson Road m the early hours of Aug. 11, and forcibly relieved him qf his wrist watch and 31 cents, were the allegations of the prosecution at a preliminary inquiry278 words
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55 1940-09-26 11 CLARENCE DE SOUZA, a 30-year-old Eurasian, was charged m the Singapore second court yesterday with attempting to commit theft m St. Joseph's Church m Victoria Street on Tuesday at 2 p.m. He claimed trial and the case was postponed to Oct. 2 for mention.55 words
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Article75 1940-09-26 11 (From Our Own Correspondent) Johore Bahru, Oct. 25. A BANJARESE woman was killed m the course of a reported gang robbery at Pontian Kechil early yesterday morning. She was living with two girls. An axe which appeared to have been used by the robbers was left behind. It Is reported75 words
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297 1940-09-26 11 "T*"HE most spectacular and the most powerful phenomenon of riches to-day is the imperialism of oil," said Mrs. E. V. Davies, who addressed the Singapore Rotary Club on "The Romance of Riches' yesterday. "Oil has been known to the ancients and had a297 words
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Article, Illustration35 1940-09-26 11 These vounj Rirl twins are MB «1 some 200,000 chi^-rtn who have Feft London. It is from amon? their ranks that Hitler snatched his victims m the sinking of the liner City of Benares.35 words
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130 1940-09-26 11 DAILY PRICtS LKKKNT Sept. 25, 12 o'clock noon buyers Sellers No. IX R.S.S. Spot loose 37 < No IX R.SS FOB m cases Sept.-Oct. (Sellers option) 37:, a.KA.ip. R.S.S. P. 0.8 In bales Sept.-Oct. iSclkr* option) 36-, P.A.Q. R.S.S. P.U B m bales130 words
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Article117 1940-09-26 11 the Matspon ctmm^m < 1 tia rday when then- wa 1.764.589 lb, 787.32 ton*; of! 729.19 Id L.052.203 lh 461 73 t, l'« I London II j N- \v York jg: f I'KK n Xl %IJZI IM.'j.d Smoked Shfrt Vmtk I- II Standard quality 17% 1 Good117 words
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218 1940-09-26 11 U7HAT eflte Indo-China situati n will have on th^ firurp schdule of the KN.I.L.M. air to Saigon is problematical, c Major W.C.E. Versteegh, a uirector of the K.N.I.L.M. and X.L M air who passed through Singapore vc day. Major Vers^egh, who has b< most famous218 words
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Advertisement141 1940-09-26 11 AUCTION SALE \i POWELL CO., LTD'S sale-room NO. 18, CHULIA STRE£T. ON TUESDAY, OCTOBER 8. 1940, AT 2.30 P.M. VALUABLE LAND fronting the sea situate a; PULAU TEKONG BESAR with beautiful view ci the Straits of Johore. Con:aining m area 1 acre 3 roods 20 poles, held under Statutory Land141 words
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Miscellaneous257 1940-09-26 11 Post Office Mail List I Malls close at the General Post Office as follows: TO-DAY British Columbia surface 9 a.m. Canada surface 9 a.m. Ceylon surface 1 p.m. China: Amoy, Canton, Chuan Chow, Kiung Chow, Shanghai, Swatow surface 9 a.m. Formosa surface 9 a.m. Hong Kons surface 9 a.m. Java257 words
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Article38 1940-09-26 12 New York, Sept. 25--f Of Saliia, world bantamweight champion according to the New York Hoxing Commission, outpointed the National Boxing Associatian's champion. Georgie Pace, m a fifteen-round contest, thus becoming the undisputed champion.38 words
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1333 1940-09-26 12 GAY PRINCE RACKAROCK BEST BETS FOR TO-DAY First Day Of Perak Turf Club's Extra Meeting SELECTIONS FOR TO-DAY CELECTION? for to-day's races v at Ipoh are: FREE PRESS Race 1. Hilarity, Roseolet Race 2. Sir Patrick. M.G M. Race 3. Young Ginger, Crem? de Menthe. Race 4. Rosalie, Miss Rod.1,333 words
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Article, Illustration40 1940-09-26 12 pic.ure. Lt. Cross, a newcomer who played In the Singapore Cricket Club's hockey trial on the padang on Tuesday. Cross has been showing good form m Indian Army trials and may make a name f^r himselP this s:ason. Free PressFree Press - 40 words
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Article497 1940-09-26 12 'THE annual tennis tournament o the Royal Johore Internationa Club came to a close last Sunday whei the finals of the men's singles cham pionship. and the mixed doubles nan dicap were played. S. I. A. Alsagoff beat L. A. Marshal 6 2, 2—6. 6—3 in the497 words
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247 1940-09-26 12 M C A 2: S.C.R.C 1. IN a came m which skill and 1 excitement were rather lacking the V.M.C.A. juniors hockey team beat the S.C.R.C. by the odd goal m three at Hong Lim Green yesterday. The Chinese, who with a man247 words
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66 1940-09-26 12 (From Our Own Correspondent) Ipoh, Sept. 25. A decision that the Club should accept the proposal <.; the Malaya Ru^bv Union to suspend MaJaya cup matches this year was reached at the annual general meeting of the Perak Rugby Ciub held66 words
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Article145 1940-09-26 12 Thursday Oct. 3, is an important date Frisco *°r X p f r A tiUo Sa ba Uno and You*-* J,f c Rr meet at the Happy Worlrl "thrS.S ta retUrn con^t ovTrn Supporting this event will be a ten-rounder between the Puerto Rican's145 words
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Article99 1940-09-26 12 (From Our Own Correspondent) COLOURS defeated Thitef by 2 two y goals to one m the State hockey irial on the padang yesterday. A good number of cutstation players selected to play m the trial did not turn up and their places were filled by99 words
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Article, Illustration28 1940-09-26 12 picture A phase of play m the first SC.C. hockey trial this season, which was held on the padan* on Tuesday.- Free PressFree Press - 28 words
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530 1940-09-26 12 Gordons Chinese Share Points At Stadium Gordons 1 Chinese IN an uninspiring: game of football that occasionally had 1 its moments, the Gordons and the Chinese drew one jroal-ali m a first division fixture played at the stadium yesterday. Both teams were not at their best, especially the Chinese, who530 words
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Article164 1940-09-26 12 RESULTS of yesterday's tics m the S.C C 1\ autumn lawn tennis tournament areMens singles handicap (semi-final) C J Bembroke iscr.) beat J. G. Houston <+UK 6 4, 4 6. 6 t. Men's doubles handicap- E J P Burlev and A' w SjSP^ L." PaX164 words
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Article259 1940-09-26 12 Argylls Eclipsed l n Padang Hockey a.X.< DI.AVIM, T ««< »,ored I^' hockey vi< t,, rv this ti^ h i: ten*, on th, p lda f winning.,, „x This latest effort bs s. v his total of goal> 12 In only two He was undoubtedly259 words
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Miscellaneous6 1940-09-26 12 TO-DAY^^ EVENTS Juniorv. VM, > Tennis: S6 words
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