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Title Section21 1940-10-03 1 LATE SIHGAPORE EDITION The Singapore Free Press AND DAILY NEWS NO. 36,20*. ESI I) 1835 THURSDAY. OCTOBFR z i<m« 5 CENTS21 words
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217 1940-10-03 1 "Men Of Goodwill" Could Prevent Clash envoy~saYs it is not too late T^ lU time is ot P ass <* "wl^n m°en JJJW correspondent of ,hc few York Daily N<£ ars-swas J the united M^& Questioned in Tokio to-day meanwhile, regarding foreign reports of aReuter - 217 words
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105 1940-10-03 1 150,000 Chinese Troops Reported Massed On IndoChina Border Shanghai, Oct. 2. OUT 150,000 Chinese troops have up positions along the .n-Inco-Chlna border awaitrtructtona to march into the h colony, according to the Chinese Press. It is reported that high Chinese in.litjry traders have arrived in the border areas time sinceReuter - 105 words
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Article94 1940-10-03 1 Four Days Nights In Open Boat I Mdon. o t 1 hungry alter b2ing I our nights in an out of 29 members of >t :he Norwegian steamer landed at an Eire west -rd was torpedoed last he Hebr.des and sank in said that two torpedoes The first struck theReuter - 94 words
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Article98 1940-10-03 1 London, Oct. 2. t-rnment has decided that 'I further notice no more children nt oversea* under the child mi n^rption scheme recent loss of children in the -"arcs illustrated the dangers Pinter vessels were exposed -n in convoy under the neather now prevailing In the Atnment has comeReuter - 98 words
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Article257 1940-10-03 1 NEW HEAVY RAID ON BERLIN London, Oct. 2. A HEAVY R.A.F. raid on Berlin last night is recounted in a brief phrase in an Air Ministry communique issued today, which i states: "Strong forces of R.A.F. bombers last night -attacked a munitions factory In Berlin." The pounding administered to aReuter - 257 words
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Article58 1940-10-03 1 mtrm a Bucharest, Oct. 2. THE American legation has filed a strong formal protest concerning the arrest and treatment of Mr. Lester Freeman, an American citizen, who was among the employees of the *\cmano-Americana oil company Mr. Fresman. who was arrested recently at rioesti, wasReuter - 58 words
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42 1940-10-03 1 rroiTp Simla, Oct. 2. THE sum of £382,C00 has bean remitted to BrUain from th? Viceroys war purposes fund for ch« purchase of three squadrons cf R.A F flshters. The fund now tnt»w nvor £1,500,000. ReuterReuter - 42 words
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32 1940-10-03 1 T lT^ Stockholm, Oct. 2. H* Swedish ste.imer, Gondal. 2,000 tons, sank to-day after striking a mine in the Oeresund Strait, hetwepn Sweden and Denmark.- ReuterReuter - 32 words
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227 1940-10-03 1 London, Oct. 2. IT is learned in London that several enemy i Janes which attacked south-east England were intercepted and driven off this morning. First reports show that nine German aircraft have been shot down since midnight without any British loss. EnemyReuter - 227 words
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189 1940-10-03 1 ■pK complete failure of the Italian mission to^yda their goal and a flat rejection of their demands bv M Puaux French High Commissioner in Syria, isTeported in a Beirut message to the newspaper Al-Masri reported in a M Puaux, it is said, rejected theReuter - 189 words
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162 1940-10-03 1 *itT?^e\nvc Madrid, Oct. 2. jyp^Althb from Rome indicating that there will be no change in Spain's non-belligerent policy have resulted in a feeling of anti-climax here after all the propaganda emanating from Rome and Berlin about the visit of benor Suner, Spanish MinisterReuter - 162 words
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Article82 1940-10-03 1 London, Oct. 2. DRITAIN is to have a GHQ of science uto co-ordinate and stimulate researches and discoveries of scientific workers in all spheres. The personnel will consist of internationally known scientific Investigators, including Sir William Bra*,'? Dr E. F. Appleton, Sir Edward Mellanby] Sii EdwinReuter - 82 words
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59 1940-10-03 1 Peshawar, Oct. 2. jrING Zahir Shah of Afghanistan to- day conducted a review of his trocps, including practice by heavy guns and armoured cars, according to a report from Kabul. The review luted two hours while aircraft circled overhead. The King later expressed apprsciation ofReuter - 59 words
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65 1940-10-03 1 T London, Oct. 2. HE Air Minister, Sir Archibald Sinclair, accompanied by Admiral Sir Edward Evans, one of the regional civil defence commissioners for London, last night paid visits extending over six hours to a number of air raid shelters in London They had longBritish Wireless - 65 words
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Article53 1940-10-03 1 Berlin, Oct. 2. TEGOTIATIONS which have been 1 taking place In Berlin between the German Minister for Transport and re- presentatives of the Soviet commissariat for transport hare resulted in the j conclusion of a final railway agreement between the two countries, according to the official GermanReuter - 53 words
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56 1940-10-03 1 GOVERNMENT MAJORITY IN AUSTRALIA IT is expected that the Australian Government headrd by Mr. R. Q Monzies will have a bare majority for the new Parliament pfter the elec ion of the Speaker. At the invitation of Mr. Menzies part> leaders will confer at Melbourne on .he best means ofReuter - 56 words
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44 1940-10-03 1 PaLna. Ort 2 Japanese Buddhist monk named Maruyama has been arrested under the Defence of India regulations. Maruyama ipent abou. five feai India and has headed several Buddhist 3-odwill misions at annual f>! the Indian National Cor. ReuterReuter - 44 words
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356 1940-10-03 1 Storm Troopers Goose-Step In Wooden Footwear! HOW BLOCKADE R.A.F. HIT NAZIS r^ London, Oct. 2. shortage of leather in Germany is now so acute that Storm Troopers have to goose-step n wooden footwear. This was one of the minor examples of the German raw material shortage cited by Dr. HughReuter - 356 words
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Advertisement34 1940-10-03 1 BIGIA TEA IS BEST I; TO NIGHT DINNER DANCE (informal) 8 p.m. to midnight POPULAR CABARET ATTRACTION MINI JOSE -AN DANCERS OF INTERNATIONAL FAME "'nncr «.00 Non-diners $1.00 LgAFFLEs ORCHESTRA directed by DAN HOPKINS34 words
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Advertisement65 1940-10-03 1 INSIST ON BIGIA TEA ADELPHI W&t4 HOTEL SPECIAL DIKNER DANCE DINNER 53."0 NO ADMISSION tIMRCI ADELPHI HOTEL. Whether you require light refreshments or an elaborate ADELPHI GRILL is renowned for its excellent food and courteous service The maximum in quality the minimum in price. MONDAY- WEDNESDAY SATURDAY Special Curry For65 words
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Article246 1940-10-03 2 WHEN "Tom Brown's School Days' opens at the Alhambra theatre In the near future, those who haveread Thomas Hughes* book will b« able ta see a fine interpretation of this celebrated story on the screen. At a special screening of the R.K.O. Radio film yesterday previewers246 words
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Article167 1940-10-03 2 'TEXAS immediately after the civil war was filled with settlers—homester.ders who wanted to fence in the iand and grow crops, and cattlemen who resented this enclosing of their pastures. A bitter feud resulted. Gary Cooper, as 'The Westerner," now showing at the Cathay, tries to167 words
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Article91 1940-10-03 2 The Singapore Ftp Brigade received four calls yesterday evening. Two were for grass flres La Holland and Upper Serangoon Road?;; the third was a false alarm, while the fourth call came from a house in Merchant Street Two engines which rushed to ♦he last cane discovered that some oil split91 words
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Advertisement282 1940-10-03 2 THE GREATEST THRILLER OF ALL T^Mfc! OPZrfiNG~~T 0"OVY ~k I 111 ail OEI il 'PI'ONZ 3.15, 6.15 &9J 5 A L HA JVI B K A___69o9_ A Thousand ThriDfl brought to vivid life by thousands! A trchiii'4 drama <»i f |lff /OKk }^b\ \v<>r.ian of i r» i '2 f^L282 words
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Advertisement254 1940-10-03 2 ALL SHOWS PACKED OUT. ITS THE TOWN S BIG ATTRACTION Never Before SUCH Thrills! Such Exciting Adventure! m-V^l A SHOWS DAILY... CAPITOL HP 11 A.M.-3.15-6.15-9.15 OWING T NOT EVEN "MUTINY ON THE BOUNTY" I SflHP^SVjl PACKED SUCH SAVAGE, UNTAMED POWER! length jßj The most glorious of a!! screen adventures .thrill-254 words
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307 1940-10-03 3 Franco Not Likely To Make Duce's Mistake London, Oct. 3. *|O information is available ii London to confirm reports cur the Press that Ribbentrop Hi Foreign Minister, ha; gone to Moscow. As these report: I to originate in Germany, i ted here that the story i: iiblj more propaganda puiBritish Wireless - 307 words
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Article168 1940-10-03 3 London, Oct. 2. M and villages com- United Kingdom and d States has now been lelect- the destroy -rs transferred the Uni:ed State's navy. ps are to bear names of •ommon to Newfoundland as the United Kingdom and I States. They are St. ::d St. Marys.British Wireless - 168 words
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Article, Illustration26 1940-10-03 3 This plcturesh »»-«he interior of a.hurch In the Dover area, which was aaina?ed by shells tired from the French coast.26 words
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175 1940-10-03 3 M K PETE R IRASER'l RASER the New^S^rim^Minister, announced lo day that, following the change of government in Oceania in favour of General de Gaulle, it was thou-ht S* S at >L New Zealand Government, acting on behalf of other Empire governments, should make contactReuter - 175 words
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Article58 1940-10-03 3 An igna, Leeward Is., Oct. 2. former Governor of French colonial services, M Carde, and the former adminis'rator of the same services, M. Revoi!. were detained here to-day while en rouie from Martinique to Miami by Pan-American airways. It is sated that they possessed certainReuter - 58 words
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107 1940-10-03 3 Cairo, Oct. 2. AN interesting ceremony marked the visit of Sayed I. dress, chief of the Senussi inhabiting Cyrenaica and north-west Egypt, to Libyan prisoners of war in camps nenr the Suez Canal, most of whom belong to the Senussi tribe. Indian troops provided aReuter - 107 words
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60 1940-10-03 3 London, Oct. 2. i^VNE of London's frcnt line civilians,! an elderly man, was killed by a bomb. His job, known as that of a roof spotter, was to stay on a roor' and watch lor flros and give the alarm. He vas killed whenReuter - 60 words
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61 1940-10-03 3 Mexico City, Oct. 1. QEN. Andres Zarzoza and his second-in-command were shot dead shortly before dawn to-day after the police and troops had surrounded his home at Monterey. Gen. Zarzoza who had assisted the election campaign of Gen. Almazan. a candidate, was alleged to beReuter - 61 words
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Article313 1940-10-03 3 Vk-.<-» London, Oct. 2. The following are to-day's closing middle j Quotations. Shares are of £1 denomination unless otherwise stated: Con. Loan B% 1944-64 107% Funding i,oan 4% 1960-9( J l2 War Loan >•_% 101 Vi 1 Com Union \ssce (Units 6 Prudential Assce "A".. 19* Royal313 words
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493 1940-10-03 3 NEXT TRIAL OF STRENGTH IN NORTH AFRICA Italian Movements Point To Early Flare-Up GERMAN TROOPS TO HELP GRAZIANFS ARMY? BIRD'S EYE VIEW of the position tajfe. Africa >vhich now that invasion plans seem to be fading rut be the scene of the next preat trial of strength is made availableReuter - 493 words
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Article232 1940-10-03 3 i A MORE untrue and more ungenerous statement could not have been made, said Mr. S. C. Goho in regard to the criticism by Sir Sikandar Hyat Khan (Premier of the Punjab) of Mahatma Gandhi's jemands to the Government of India in connection with thr232 words
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Article45 1940-10-03 3 r London. Oct. 2. -DAY'S Cairo communique states "During an air ra!d on Haifa on Sept. 29 one Italian bombsr with a crew of five was damaged by anti-air-craft fire and subsequently made a forced landing in Syria. OtViPF frnnt*- oil r n i ReuterReuter - 45 words
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82 1940-10-03 3 Beaverbrook 'Flow Of U.S. Planes' Washington, Oct. 2. f OKD BEAVEttSKOOK, the Min- ister for Aircraft Production, in a message to the British purchasing commission and public here, s.i%sVniiJV? f aer °P lan^ from the pJ ?}l S *u te lves «newed confidence in the triumphant conclusion of t!?e IcnjReuter - 82 words
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Article256 1940-10-03 3 FOOD SCAPXITY LEADS TO STRICT RATIONING London, Oot. 2. A C^ RESPO *EENT of the AitadatoTp^rififn^/1^ 8 a 6e V™^*Z Picture 1 Twf V nd f r German occupation. I There is strict rationing in Cta resS*K.*SSS OI food and fresil !jf. lar e shopsReuter - 256 words
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111 1940-10-03 3 Men Women In Shelters Turn Firefighters London, Oct. 3. £VIDENCE is constantly accumulatmg of the courage of London civilians in the Nazi ni-ht raid.; One party of 200 men, women and children, accustomed to take re! nightly in the basement of an IEnd library, have organized a "talent" competition, performersReuter - 111 words
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167 1940-10-03 3 One Egg Only For German Weddings R A Lone! >n, Oct. L ATIONING in Germany ior lamJr celebrations, such as marnagr.s and silver and golden wedd ngs. which already includes meat and fat, is ex- ded to flour and bread nutritive f< sugar, and coflee substitute. One will be allowedBritish Official Wireless - 167 words
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45 1940-10-03 3 Washington, Oct I. at his Wnm BHtam to-ca> PtoaiMnl R^os^v It said he wiectpd to make no recommendation for relaxation of :ha i Johnson Act which prohibits loans Gov rnments which have dpfaulted on debui to the United States ReuterReuter - 45 words
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Article48 1940-10-03 3 London, ()<t. 2. FOR the first time in history mosque ninarett at Alexandria. Port Said. Suez and Ismailia will not be H'.umi'iatod durine the Ramadan fast, beginning this week This order is made by the Egyptian Defence Ministry as a black-out precaution acainst nirr' t c.ttark. British WirelessBritish Wireless - 48 words
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Advertisement112 1940-10-03 3 11 A Gk«£3 I A ■AIR DRELSiHG A valuable |>r. -n o ionic fo» the Hair. Is stn i.-i> M nib!) R a nd a sure cure and p eventa!i\p ot Oandruft The minute its applied vuv feel a (oolirß, exhilarating effect /ou'l! I. ike it Pkil B:-^I4I and KJf112 words
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Miscellaneous84 1940-10-03 3 WEEK-END EVENTS AT V\( HT CLUB T .^'aT^R.yal Singapore u Club there will be the usual U cla «M. starting at 5.23 A class, and at 5.25 pm. for classes. '-urday the second race for the Uullen-e Cup (for women) xir.Q at 4 pm toy the -A- class will sail84 words
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Article, Illustration1775 1940-10-03 4 MARY HEATHCOTT - MARY HEATHCOTT Free Press Feature By THE Women's Section of the Malaya Patriotic Fund had it* big moving day on Tuesday when the central depot was changed from the supper room at Government House to the Salvation Arm> headquarters in Tank Road. Packing < .<><>).Free Press - 1,775 words
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Article585 1940-10-03 4 Froni Our Special Correspondent Sydney, (By Air Mail). CINCE much of the East has moved to Sydney, one of the chief delights of young: Australians is to watch the amahs take their charges walking in the parks. Chinese nurses are something new to Sydney. The sight of585 words
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Advertisement223 1940-10-03 4 WP.S. Z This SKIN CURE ff^Sg INSTANTLY RELIEVES As& l£k. AND QUICKLY HEALS IK^^ T l6 eason hv Eczema. PsoriAsis, and other M M9 0 0 lilt A di£easca £eej a difficult to cure is frequently due to iPMI IB faUure to reach the roit of the malady Hlrxki to**223 words
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Advertisement16 1940-10-03 4 *i MUNICIPAL GAC DK- <TMFNT PHQIF sini n I r ID B Btf»' w— P < M16 words
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Article, Illustration27 1940-10-03 5 Green Howards Are Ready On The Beach 'u^ h 'ei^r.nu!V r -l!- J re"con« e 1 th X' !h t!le ri urs last France, find their summer27 words
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138 1940-10-03 5 HE basmenfcs and cellars of London hold> have become r dtraritories, furnished with mattresses. ally crowded by 3 gone uncier- :onage by pro- ter faaMtt West Knu restaurant l\ne and dance safely r 1«» tl ><»t-N ot reinforced con- for138 words
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39 1940-10-03 5 S LcmkM jarra^e litl! splin- ft! njored beI curiosity. r.ers are con- -tcrs and shell t naiioiVs scrap iron Street jewellers are sir cellars. Dross, <Vcn for business as soon ave been cleared of39 words
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Article90 1940-10-03 5 LONDON'S air raids have given the world a new profession "snore detective." One famous West End hotel employs a woman to stay awake all night listening: in the hotel's shelter. At the first sound of a snore she shakes the offender and politely asks90 words
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Article, Illustration9 1940-10-03 5 station in southern Eneland.9 words
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239 1940-10-03 5 Fantastic Lies Told To Nazi Airmen £OJ/£ of the German pilots shot down in Britain in the past fortnight believed that halt of thltJl Uas l n Germ *n hands, that thousands of soldiers had ini;aded Britain and Ireland, and cfiat London was the last centre of resistance. a» A239 words
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Article135 1940-10-03 5 HURRICANE FIGHTERS FOR EGYPT DHITAIN has sent Huiricane lighter planes to Egypt, according to the Sunday Times air correspondent. The Hurricanes will reinforce the Gloster Gladiator squadrons, which have proved more than a match for the Italian fighters. "Some Italian bombers are faster than the Gloster Gladiators, but the Hurricanes135 words
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570 1940-10-03 5 In Action With London's Great Anti Aircraft Barrage Hfc fury of London's -reat 1 anti-aircraft barrage in potion is vividly described by Mr. MacAlpine. chief of the l>aih Telegraph. opent one night at an antiirt post -somewhere on the of London. >od to watch London's de- back at the Nazi570 words
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485 1940-10-03 5 U.S. General's Praise For Quality Of R.AF. Planes And Men "(JERMAN pilots don't like British fighter squdkmt and would do anything to get rid of them/' t Brigadier-General Strong, a member of the U.S. military mjssion which has been visiting Britain to485 words
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Article66 1940-10-03 5 THE Recorder at the OJd Bailey, sentencing three men to one year, nine months, and six months, respectively, for looting property damaged in 'd'r raids, emphasized that the legislature regarded the offence as most serious The regulations mentioned the death penalty and penal servitude in aiming66 words
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71 1940-10-03 5 TROOPS in Palestine have been 1 warned not to give A.I F. tadset'tnd buttons to cabaret artists. The authorities foar the badees end buttons may be copied r.nd manufactured in lar?e quantities for distriiDUtion amon? Fifth Column agents in the Middle East. British and71 words
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Article, Illustration21 1940-10-03 5 Ihe (Jueen looking thro -h in instrument during a tour of a gauge and tool fa< i«»rv21 words
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Article116 1940-10-03 5 THE word blitzkrieg" will probably remain in the Ene language, but 'ersatz" probably will not. say.s Pnfp.s.sor e. R. Holme. Professor oi English La: at Sydney University. Professor Holmp hai asked English students at the University to consider the recent introduction of the* other foreign w^rds116 words
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Article79 1940-10-03 5 DOM3S damaged Lambeth Walk. south of the Thames. It is the heart of -'Cockney' Loftstafl For three-quart^r.s cf a mile alon< ccch side of the narrow little street run lir.es cf market stalls and small shop*. Three years a&c "The Lamb. Hi \\alk" became world-famous, when its79 words
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Article, Illustration14 1940-10-03 6 The Ducc I bring my blessings to you my peopfa14 words
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618 1940-10-03 6 The Singapore Free Press THURSDAY, OCTOBER 3, 1940. Attempt That Failed /GERMANY'S savage air attacks upon London and its people have failed in their purpose, and have temporarily ceased. Raids are now on a smaller scale and are apparently concentrated on the outlying suburbs and the provinces. The amount of618 words
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Article, Illustration1339 1940-10-03 6 Britons' Confidence Is W ithout Limit Our London Letter j By Our Own Correspondent London, Sept. 1. AS is usual when Parliament goes into recess in such limes the air is full of rumours of impending changes in the Cabinet. There a.re those who would have Lord Beaverbrook. whose work1,339 words
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Advertisement332 1940-10-03 6 WV jg I ft /I _J FAST PASSENGER SERVICE. SINGAPORE TO SAN FRANCISCO VIA MANILA HONG KONG Sails Spcrt Arrive 8. P. 5 t. CITY Or NEWPORT NEWB Oct. 7 Oct. 30 i A. CITY OP NORFOLK Nov 7 Dec. 1 s.s. CITY OP SAN FRANCISCO Dec. 13 Jan. 6332 words
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Advertisement13 1940-10-03 6 Kill, XQ& mosquitoesjis^ with VI II 1 n^ir rf.iT aJ-^^VJ K JI LLS13 words
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Article, Illustration675 1940-10-03 7 SAYS ECONOMIST Gifts To Government Better Than Loans BIG CASH RESERVES IN BANK ALSO HELP niK ihinß is to save," states Dr. T. H. Sikodc Professor of Economics at Raffles College, in answer to an inquiry for guidance on wartime gift's and loans addressed675 words
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Article132 1940-10-03 7 F.otd by the Conrad Oldham. as a your.g Tamil was .ths 1 riscorous imprison UM rotan in tht sterday. Lous weapon' was variously irixig the he^rir.,: of the case as p and black."' and '"what be a blade. ax inchca :.e list of Mn\d. to fastened.''132 words
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Article45 1940-10-03 7 he peopl2 in French -led up" with the i ua n of the country were! mgapor. yes crday frcm Sj Igon. d id" in Haiphong .si lor. though it m Saigon e and report of bor- d not be a nflrm^d45 words
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156 1940-10-03 7 MR. P. W. STEVEN of the East Asiatic 11 Co., Ltd., was married to Miss Flory Namenwirth, at St. Andrew's Cathedral. Singapore, yesterday. The bride is the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs S. Namenwirth of Antwerp, Belgium, and the bridegroom is the son of Mr.156 words
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Article, Illustration438 1940-10-03 7 McAlisters' Retrospective Provision OAYMENT of a general war allowance to all in the company's service retrospective to the beginning of the war was referred to by Mr. E. J. Riches at th? annual general meeting or McAlis.er and Co. in Singapore yesterday. He said438 words
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Article51 1940-10-03 7 Mr. Amos H. Lin. assistant manager of the Central Bank in Kunming who has spent three months in IndoChina, arrived in Singapore from Saigon yesterday with Mr. Ou Tseng Sin of the Farmers' Banking Corporation which is sponsored by the National Government of Chungking. They are on their way to51 words
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Article67 1940-10-03 7 TTHE following telegram was sent A yesterday by the High Commissioner for the Malay States, Mr. S. W. Jones, to the Secretary of State for the Colonies, Lord Lloyd: Trengganu has telegraphed 550.000 to the Crown Agents for transfer to the Imperial Government. This is a67 words
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Article108 1940-10-03 7 A CHINESE baby show will be held In Singapore at the Great World en Oct. 20. The fhow will be open to three classes: one lor babies under six months old, the second for babies from six to 12 months old, and the third108 words
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Article240 1940-10-03 7 TAN KAH KEE AT FT* MEN MEETING i 1 Chungking:. Oct. 2. NVITATION for overseas investments in the live-year economic plan of Fukien was j among the resolutions passed by the third j Fukien Provincial People's Political Council which adjourned at Yungan on Sept, 28 after half a month's session.240 words
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410 1940-10-03 7 CONTRARY to popular belief, no v serious problem of unemployment has yet arisen among labourers formerly employed in pineapple plantations and canning factories. This in spite of the fact that canneries have been idle for some months now. In Johore, where the largest pineapple410 words
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668 1940-10-03 7 PLANE DOING EXERCISES OVER AERODROME (From Our Own Correspondent) A PT]PTT p Ip<>l:, Oct. 2, PUBLIC inquiry into the causes of the Perak Flying Club plane at the Ipoh en Aug. 20, in which three persons were killed i at the Ipoh Town Hall668 words
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Article148 1940-10-03 7 JOliE -to men are espected to bo eaib j for intensive training bi Singa I Saturday, when Volunt <ruits eo into variou The Volunteers called up «S exempted froa the July-A continuous training. The present trailing p^ one monih. un:.i Oct. 3 Four can:; be148 words
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Article56 1940-10-03 7 'h" mm r of Road r,n a the Binieapon hsstats .i fcinc;h. Lhe Ff-ro^.d hcarincr Mr. S. C. Goho defence. Bawa his defence h caa v.ho is being defended by Mr J is proceeding. ht the Ifannint and counsel tho allefed murdi r. Mr. E. N. Griffith-56 words
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Article80 1940-10-03 7 }(l r\ iNG track had become su.spjon;; five followed bin from Orchard 1 Killiney Road irfaen be ra« s*en I black»lane and emerg. i i vith a bundle. The 6rU man and examined the burdie: It v&< founi to contain some cloth* that the clothes had80 words
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Article94 1940-10-03 7 SLEEFING In his noire at Bukil a fntnfe householder suddenly b :onscious of wnmMM walking behind louse fa the early hours of vesterda.- mornng. Rising, the householder. Chu Ah vent behind his hou««' and found a "nines? in the act of taking away a94 words
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Advertisement27 1940-10-03 7 ""I Hearty DINNER your enjoyment Rest of the Evening H*nee Qu POPULARITY oi •he .\ii-( rnulitione'.l CAPITOL RESB4URANT n i (an E!conaroicaD^ 13 Other Place Ml TOWB,27 words
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Advertisement58 1940-10-03 7 JS\ A FASTER I CLOSER pT-j SHAVE! m.^l, NO BLADES NO SOAP foffjfcfrf NO CUTTING *l NO SCRAPING REMINGTON RAND ELECTRIC CLOiEgHAViM JJj^^flyp^pjy^^r^T^ lieeause of tnc Rewin^ion IEISiIXSEG&PSE^* shaving Head— the finest jg; precision ins! rumen, /j? devised for removing han -T?i from the fare. SSSrS^X! 'i Q'« oi Co58 words
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Article, Illustration1033 1940-10-03 8 Chungking View Of Axis- Japan Pact News From China From Our Chinese Correspondent QVERSHADOWED by events in Kurope for some time, ihe war in China came into the news ai'ain with the signing of the Axis-Japan pact and the additional G$25,BM£M loan from the Tnited States to China. intending to1,033 words
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420 1940-10-03 8 Germany Massing Forces In Norway London. fjERMANY may attempt to take Iceland and use the u country as one of several bases for an aerial invasion of England, it is believed. This deduction is drawn from the fact that Germany is massing strong forces420 words
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Article230 1940-10-03 8 Children Collect Shrapnel Souvenirs London. CVERY district in London, and almost every street, has, in some form, felt the German "airblitz." But London's life and work go on. United States newspapermen, veterans of Warsaw, Holland, and Spain, say London is taking a heavier hammering than any other230 words
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54 1940-10-03 8 A ft p. v/or:;;r$ recently freed a you.)- mother who was irappeci under the wreckage or her ondcn suburban horn-, 27 hours after they iWaby* <>PloasC help me Rescuer? had to dig 13 feet before they reached l^er She was rPeons-i-MM. The babv54 words
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242 1940-10-03 8 "BROOMSTICK" ARMY Drilling Without Firearms rimE War Office announced rex cently that local authorities may now organize "broomstick drill" all over the country for men of all ages anxious to do some form of military training in their spare time. Th?re are still many thousands of these, said the announcement,242 words
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Article26 1940-10-03 8 THE House of Coir, mons will fa tatur* meei resulurJy r. t dates and f>7ics which will not be mrde nubile It26 words
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Article, Illustration36 1940-10-03 8 The entrance to a cinema which was damaged during the air raids on London at the end of AugusL A view inside the cinema which was damaged during a raid.36 words
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Article210 1940-10-03 8 Oil Problem For Germany Soon London rVHE disastrous lasses inflicted on day raiders have disturbed German Air Force. The present known production of German aircraft would not p<the German command to sustai: large-scale air offensive for a I period, while suffering the pr< losses. Germany must210 words
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Advertisement148 1940-10-03 8 PRUDENTIAL Monthly Budget Savings Plan Illustration or tne MONTHLI BIDGET SAVINGS PLAN Date of Birth. Age Guaranteed Maturing MM Cash. at Age Deposit. Ist Jan. 1910 30 £1,750.0.0. 55 ft* GUARANTEED CASH REIIRN Amount available in Cash at Age 55 Total of Deposits (25 xl2 x £4.15.0, fiUJJ! Excess of148 words
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824 1940-10-03 9 Malayan Sharebrokers Assn. Singapore UII>M<!»\Y. fKT. 2. 1940: 4 P.M. OIMNG Bu-*en» sellers 3s l'.d 2s -a 3o 6a yd (3s 6d 35s *.d 1 9S 20s ■$1) i;5 i.OO I lis 9J Mi 9d 1 50 1 55 M BB 9$ bd M 21s 8d 16 19 tl 44824 words
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335 1940-10-03 9 iens due to leave internment camps in Britain for rmu have been impersonated by others who have e the voyage instead. there has been some :erm of persuasion by people scheduled to leave Britain, vnicn has b*- en powerful enough to i other335 words
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Article315 1940-10-03 9 Fined £20 For False Statement London. CTANLEY HAWKE, aged 48, stated to be the head of a Spiritualist cult called Arrowism, was fined £20 and costs at Exeter recently for 1 making statements likely to cause alarm or despondency. The statements v.ere made at the Church of the315 words
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Article127 1940-10-03 9 T London. HE War Office has issued a leaflet assuring relatives of members of ■the services posted as missing that, v/ithout riny application on their part, every endeavour is being made at home end abroad to trace missing personnel. Departmental inquiries are made, and ic addition the127 words
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Article146 1940-10-03 9 iDOBERTO FARINACCI. former seclv retary of the Italian Fascist Party, has attacked the Pope for his recent message of hope to the bishops of France. The attack is made in the Fascist journal Regima Fascist^. In his message the Pope said: "The very misfortunes with which146 words
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Article480 1940-10-03 9 Half Century Of Railway Progress FEE year marks the 50th anniversary of the railway in Selangor and the 40th annixersary of the completion of the first permanent wharves at Port Swettenham which, from humble beginnings, have become the most busy outlet for Malayan produce in the hinterland.480 words
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Article, Illustration757 1940-10-03 9 "Tell Your Children How You Bombed The Red Cross I QjCREEN star Robert Montgomery has just returned to 1 A m s ric^' h l s h omeland after seizing in the American *ield Service Ambulance all through the Battle of France He757 words
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Article382 1940-10-03 9 Men Who Flirt With Denth nknown ba London gradually being brought to j new that awards for gallantr. the face of Hitler's Intensive rv£. ing of Londr be-in*: annoui rnr- baldness o: the m o boldsr relief the m. menwho wKhd the |«econd r of safety, have382 words
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Advertisement127 1940-10-03 9 STRAITS TIMES for 1940 Bi££er and better than ever the Straits Times Annual for 1940 is now in course of production. A lavishly illustrated volume which includes many sections and plates in full colours. An ideal Christmas Gift for your friends Overseas. All previous issues were quickly sold out. ORDER127 words
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Advertisement415 1940-10-03 10 P.&O. and BRITISH INDIA LINES 'INCORPORATED IN ENGLAND) P. O. S. N. CO S SAILINGS. The best possible services are being maintained by The P. 0. S. N. Coy. from the Straits to their usual ports of call in China, India, Ceylon and the United Kingdom. Passengers are requested to415 words
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Advertisement317 1940-10-03 10 BOUSTEAD CO., LTD. (Incorporated In FM.S) TELEPHONE: Freight 5432. Passage 545! pmk*m pack tc M»i|i^t^tiDnifc (Incorporated in England) 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 under317 words
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Advertisement462 1940-10-03 10 BLUE FUNNEL LR?£. Frequent Sailings to United Kingdom. Dates are not guaranteed, all cargo bookings subject to Conference War Clauses. WESTERN AUSTRALIA THE SHORTEST SEA ROUTE AT THE CHEAPEST FARE Regular Services to Kre mantle Perth via Java by first class passenger ships. Single fare $192 |A £28] Frequent connection462 words
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Article150 1940-10-03 11 The Singapore Chamber of Commerce Rubber Association held its 1,506th auction yesterday and there were catalogued 2,684,704 1b.— 1,198.53 tons; offered 2,543,399 lb.— 1,135.45 tons; sold 2,061,911 1b.— 920.49. London Spot llffctf. New York 19 9 16 cts. PRICES REALIZED Ribbed Smoked Sheet Cents Per Lb. Standard150 words
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122 1940-10-03 11 DAILY PRICES CURRENT Oct. 2, IS o'clock noon Buyers Sellers No. IX IJ.S.S. Spot loose.. 37*^ 37}* No IX R.SS FOB. in cases October 38 38% OPAQ R s S. F.0.8 in bßles October 36% 36% P.A.Q RS S P. OB. ID bales122 words
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487 1940-10-03 11 New Methods To Be Introduced Soon MOTORISTS MUST PROVE PHYSICAL FITNESS CWEEPIXG changes are to be made in ihe methods by which driving licences are issued in Singapore. It is expected that the new rules incorporating them will be brought into force in the near487 words
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Article497 1940-10-03 11 THE Malaya Patriotic Fund received a total of $1,972,094.30 up to last Monday, according to the latest list ot donations. It records an addition of $36,525.62 to the previous list, as follows Penang Branch $2,845.05; Singapore Turf Club beiiifc contributioii made by European Jockeys from their497 words
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Article109 1940-10-03 11 Before The Hon'ble The Af. Chief Justice in Court No. 1 at 10.30 a*m.:— Mag. Appeal Lcong Ah Kow vs. Rex Judgment. Before The Hon'ble Mr. Justice Pedlow in Court No. 3 at 11 sum.: 5.82 40— Racha Sirgh vs. S. T. Chinniah and another109 words
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Article, Illustration71 1940-10-03 11 This picture illustrates the "really disgraceful inadequacy of the accommodation provided for the public using the Export and Import and Exchange Control Departments to which Mr. J. I. Dawson referred in his speech at the annual general meeting of the Singapore Chamber of Commerce last71 words
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Article64 1940-10-03 11 (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Oct. 2. DETAILS of how the F-M.S. War Loan of 520,000,000 was subscribed recently in just over eight days are now issued. They show that banks took up $5,333,650 worth; individuals $4,856,000; co-operative and other societies $3,707,000;64 words
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204 1940-10-03 11 SIMPLE TRICK GETS BETTER OF POLICEMAN DN by the front door and out through the back," is an old trick, but it is still new to some people, evidently, for it was used with great success by a 22-year-old Hokkien on a policeman in whose custody he was. Arrested on204 words
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Article212 1940-10-03 11 THE Hi I Air Raids' B jnt issued by the Malaya Patriotic Fund committee show/ a total of $22,507.58 received up to ftl The list is: Mr. and Mrs. E C H. Cha "Liverpool RJ Donaldson $84;: R i A. B. hfcKerron I, J. a.212 words
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Article139 1940-10-03 11 T*HE question as to whether It is 1 for bricks for building houses to be made from cement, in view of the nece of importing this commodity whereas bricks are manufactured locally, was raised at a meeting oi -imittee of the Singapore Ratepayers Association. Mr. Chin139 words
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Article67 1940-10-03 11 MRS. Marianne Howe, of Ryburgh. Norfolk, who is 98, nas I brothers, who also live in Ryburph Robert, aged 94, and Harry, a; Mrs Howe's two sor-s d 7,^ and 76. She has 30 great-RrandchiW .\nd five neafc-treat-crmdchtldr the has never been to a ciur-ma67 words
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Advertisement375 1940-10-03 11 CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS Tenders singapore Mi NICIPAUTY Tenders. are now invited for the materials cr services. For MunlciDal Tenders ■r UnderBukit Timah Filters. Date of 12 noon Oct. 28. 1940. I Fuel for St. James Power during 1941. Date of Oct 31, 1940 -.-malarial Mixture 1941 D.ite of closing 12 Id375 words
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Advertisement43 1940-10-03 11 BOARD RESIDENCE SANDRINGHAM 4, Rochalie Drive has two vacant rooms with verandah and bathrooms attached, M.S.. Good cu'sine, Moderate terms. Phone No. 6757. YORK LODGE 6-1, LLOYD ROAD, SINGAPORE SUPERIOR RESIDENTIAL ESTABLISHMENT Well Furnished Rooms and Exceptional Cuisine. Dail> or Monthly. Pbone 3303.43 words
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Advertisement51 1940-10-03 11 "THE KID 1$ GREAT." (Signed) EDDIE CANTOR i "CANTOR SHOWS PROMISE" (Signed) CHUM 40 LITHE MOTHERS TWO GREAT STARS TOGETHER IN A THRILLING JOHN GALSWORTHY STORY "SCARLETT O'HARA" The bUr f KI HI (CA f Of GONE WITH THE WIND and "WITHEKINCi HEIGHTS VIVIEN LAURENCE LEIGH^rOUVIER ■Hi Ik COMING it51 words
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Miscellaneous224 1940-10-03 11 Post Office Mail List c .tt the General Post office .lows: TO -DAY St £>nd ace 5 p.m. Austral:.. West) .surface noon •J.ua air 5 p.m. surface 5 p.m. Port Danrtn turl 5 p.m. Port Moresby surface 5 p.m. Palembar.g air 9 a.m. Thursday Island surface 8 p.m. TO-MORROW Aden224 words
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378 1940-10-03 12 Cricket-Club Open Season With Win POLICE BEATEN IN FIRST TEAM HOCKEY S < .2; Police PLATING their first hockey tnalih of the season on the pa dan; yes erday, tht* S C.C. firs, team scored a well -deserved victory of two goals to nil over the Police The exchanges were378 words
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191 1940-10-03 12 Selangor Races <From Our Own Correspondent Kuala LumDur. Oct. 2. WEIGHTS for four races at Kuala Lumpur on Wednesday, the second day of the Belaugor Turf Club's autumn race meeting. are given below Hones, Class 3. Div. 2. 6 furlongs TTime Tells 9.00 San191 words
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570 1940-10-03 12 Gordons Eliminated From Challenge Cup RAMLI INJURED IN CLASH, TAKEN TO HOSPITAL Malays 1 Gordon Highlanders 0. IN a match which rather lacked true Cup-tie atmosphere, except in the last few minutes when both teams exerted themselves lo the utmost, the Malays, playing*570 words
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Article381 1940-10-03 12 TENNIS RESULTS AND TIES piRTHER ties in the S.C.R.C. open in- vitation lawn tennis tournament were played off yesterday, and resulted: Open singles: Chin Kee Onn beat I A Alsagoff 6 2, 7 5. Men's doubles handicap: John Lim and Gan Kee Tian (scr.)381 words
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192 1940-10-03 12 One Goal Decides Women's "A" Team Hockey Match AN interesting game of hockey was witnessed on the G.S.C. ground yesterday when the Girls' Sports Club beat the Y.W.C.A. by one goal to nil in an "A" team match. Play was fairly even throughout the game, both sides doing their best192 words
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Article125 1940-10-03 12 THE Sepoy Lines Golf Club beat the Garrison 1 Golf Club by 24 points to 21 in a women's match played at Sepoy Lines last Friday. Scores. Garrison players first, were: Mrs. R. H. H. Stewart (9) 5 vs Mrs G V. Allen (10> 1: Mrs. H.125 words
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Article633 1940-10-03 12 FIRST TEAM HOCKEY MATCH S.R.C 3; C.S.C 0. A BEAUTIFUL goal in the second half by Sullivan, whose stickwork was far and away in a class by itself, was the highlight of a hockey match played on the padang yesterday between the Singapore Recreation Club and633 words
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114 1940-10-03 12 CWIMMING contests, open to Chines? only, will be held at the Haw-Par swimming pool at 5.30 p.m. on Thursday. Oct. 10. Below are given the events, the entries for which will close at noon on Saturday. MEN'S EVENTS 40 yards free style; 80 yards114 words
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Article, Illustration36 1940-10-03 12 Manager Jack iVarner and his two boys, AtHio Sabatino and Ron Dennis, who figure in to-night's boxing card at the Happy World covered stadium. Their opponent* will be Youn? Frisco and Neil Hemchit respectably.36 words
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224 1940-10-03 12 THE YM.CA. and 13th Field Ambutanci "A" teams drew in a hockey n 3 atfh played on the Y.MC.A. ground 3. relay, each side scoring one goal. 1 pt for the first ten minutes of tht* lecood half, when both the224 words
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Article139 1940-10-03 12 Jfi SLMI, with a net score of 36^, and S Doi, with a net score of 38 1 were the winners in "A" and "B" divisions respectively In the Island Club's September Stapleford mpetition played over the week-end at the Some of the best cards139 words
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Article290 1940-10-03 12 FAST HOCKEY AT HONG LIM GR£E i S.C.R.C. 2. IVH l) A fast game of hockt»>, u-iti slickwork its chief rm>rit w<l, seen at Hong: Lim (,r*e M when the S.C.R.C. and n dn two goals all Though both sides pi.. the Chinese fielded ten n290 words
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Article62 1940-10-03 12 T^HE ioilowing haw accepted I hockey for the S.CC II Joseph's Institution on the pad morrow: Lt. J. S. Avelins; U. P I D. Brennan; F. E. Hutch'ns I S. M. Maclldowie. Lt. M. F. FraW. S. Waites. R. W. F. von P P. V. S. Holdtn. Lt.62 words
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Article62 1940-10-03 12 "THE foUowinf Wrtii rcpnvx-nt I Lads B.P. against the Urea' Athletes in a lriendly badminton mat four singles and three doubles at tin World at 7.30 p.m. on Saturday. Donald Lee. Lim Seng Cheow. Wei j Hong. Tan Poh Chuan. N. Nadaraji i Ragunathan. Tan Hlans C362 words
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Article40 1940-10-03 12 TTHE following will repr- s Indian Association at h against the Hyderabad Regim I:.'1:.' the I.A. ground to-day Jean Pierre. Retnasamy. J J I P. Gupta, Shangaran. O. Kenned V. Dhoss, P. K. P Lt. Thi 1 A Ibrah'.ni T-40 words
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Advertisement45 1940-10-03 12 To-day's Sports Events ■r: r.allengt rup, R.A.F. iSHe».ir» w R A (A. A.). idium. Singapore Hornets vs. \M A Juniors. WMJCA.. \a signals vs 7th Ilvy. Reiiment R.V. Blakang Mati; Tennis: BjCJLC and ffJLCJL tournaments. Boxing: Atilio Sahatino vs. Young Frisco, Happy World covered stadium.45 words
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