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Title Section16 1940-10-08 1 LATE SINGAPORE EDITION AND DAILY NEWS NO. 16..U. ESTD. 1X35 TUESDAY, OCiOBER 8, 1910. 5 CENTS16 words
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410 1940-10-08 1 Said To Be Occupying Big Oil District -PRECAUTIONARY MOVE," ASSERTS BUCHAREST HAN '.roops in lar_ e numbers, with motorized units anli ;.in raft guns, are arriving in Rumania, and man exf* ditionary force is said to have alreadv (1 i hast in the oilfield districtReuter - 410 words
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64 1940-10-08 1 Famous Author Escapes From Gestapo Sen .o:k. Oct. 7. NGER, the well- j v Suss, nboarci the >ur after an fn n the In women's s hit. p d vin Lisd h. h. 1 been from France. ral r an I ;ir.d don't Y J •lothing and i. \ds whoReuter - 64 words
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69 1940-10-08 1 Axis Peace Offensive Ma terializing Berne, Oct. 7. l offensive following Brenner conference now be materializing. The of the Basler says that to-day's Geripers discuss conditions compromise peace vould be possible." nt adds, however, tn Berlin are prerlnter of war as he conflict will sh only when both fully exhausted.Reuter - 69 words
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Article36 1940-10-08 1 London, Oct. 7. A NAIROBI communicuie reports a clash between a British natrol and party of the enemy near the Kenya border with Italian flnmnlfland. The British trooos inflicted some casualties, without loss to themselves. ReuterReuter - 36 words
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86 1940-10-08 1 Toronto, Oct. 7. /CANADA'S aircraft production m A* is now four times gTeater than before the war and within a year it will be tripled again, Mr. James Duncan, deputy Minister for Air, declared in an address to the Canadian Club here to-day. He saidReuter - 86 words
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251 1940-10-08 1 London, Oct. 7. HTHE R A.F. in daylight yesterday attacked the Ostend, Calais and Boulogne ports, states an Air Ministry communique. Shipping and barge concentrations at Harlingen, Stavoren, Enkhuizen, Dordrecht, and Den Helder, all in Holland, were bombed. At Den Helder a directReuter - 251 words
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Article99 1940-10-08 1 London, Oct. 7. I'T'HE King's Bench divisional court to-day adjourned an application on behalf of Admiral Sir Barry Domi ville for a writ of habeas corpus in order that notices may be given to the governor of Brixton prison, gaoler and the Home Secretary. Admiral Sir BarryReuter - 99 words
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216 1940-10-08 1 London, Oct. 7. MR. Winston Churchill, the Prime Minister, is expected to make a s f atement soon on the Burma road, which has been closed for nearly three months to the passage of essential supplies to the Chinese Government The road wasReuter - 216 words
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77 1940-10-08 1 Further Defiance To Axis Powers New York, Oct. 7. A DEFINITE Administration move after the presidential elections to open United States credit to Britain is foreseen by Congressional circles as a strong probability, says a Washington dispatch to the New York Herald-Tribune. It says77 words
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Article101 1940-10-08 1 London, Oct. 7. IN a conciliatory editorial, the Yomiuri Shimbun declares that the statement of Mr. Sumner WeUes, I nited States I nder-Sec-retary of State, before the Foreign Affairs Council at Cleveland on Sept. 28, in which he said "there is no problem in theReuter - 101 words
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606 1940-10-08 1 Tokio, Oct. 7. HE signing of the three-Power pact does not mean Japan's participation in the European war," declared the Japanese Foreign Minister, Mr. Y. Matsuoka, addressing a conference of provincial governors here to-day. Mr. Matsuoka said that the reported Joint defence committeeReuter - 606 words
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54 1940-10-08 1 London, Oct. 7. •T*HE Rome radio to-day announced that Mr. Herbert Matthews, chief i correspondent of fie New York Times in Rome, has been asked to leave Italy. The reason given is that Mr. Matthews had sent reports likely to disturb relations between theReuter - 54 words
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237 1940-10-08 1 Terrific Air Battles Follow Quietest Night ENEMY HORDES BROKEN UP London, Oct. 7. AFTER tne quietest night since the beginning of the Blitzkrieg the battle of Britain flared up a?ain to-day when terrific battles were fought out between German and British fighters. Reports at present recenved indicate that 15 raiders237 words
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Advertisement40 1940-10-08 1 ERE IS NO BETTER TEA THAN BIGIA TEA ■)\VN IN MALAYA TO NIGHT DINNER DANCE (informal) 8 p.m. to midnig! 4 t' CABARET ATTRACTION MIMI JOSE POPULAR MEXICAN DANCERS I 'inner ?:_OO Non-diners $1.01) RAFFLES ORCHESTRA directed by DAN HOPKINS)40 words
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Advertisement87 1940-10-08 1 BIGIA TEA BRINGS THE FRESHNESS AND FRAGRANCE OF THE MALAYAN GARDEN. DIRECT TO YOUR HOME SEAVIEW H HOTEL BALL-KOOM AIR-CONDITIONED BY SEA BREEZES TO-NIGHT WEDNESDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY SPECIAL DINNER -DANCE music av RELLER'S BAND DINNER $3.— NO AKItK IMNSKK lIIMISKION C HARGE SATURDAY EXTENSION TO 1 A.M. ADELPHr HOTEL; Whtther87 words
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637 1940-10-08 2 Losing Confidence In Axis, Says American Journalist I ARAN is verv hard hit, both financially and economically J as a result of* the war with China and the food restrictions are _o severe that some people say they are ruining he health of the637 words
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153 1940-10-08 2 JLIRS. Ammu Swaminathan, a member of the Indian National Congress, who represented India at the international women's conference on the cause and cure of the war in Washington D.C. early this y_ar. arrived in Singapore yesteiday with her daughter, Mrinalini. from America. While in153 words
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Article66 1940-10-08 2 Mails close at the General Post Office as follows: TO-DAY Indo-China air 9.30 a.m. TO-MORROW Great Britain &c surface noon j Java air 10.30 a.m. Medan surface 10 a.m. air 11 a.m. Palembang ..-surface 9 a.m. air 10.30 a.m. MAIL ARRIVALS Mail? from Java and Sumatra66 words
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Article141 1940-10-08 2 BEARING scares of an alleged parang attack by her husband in April last, an 18-year-old Tamil girl is the complainant in a charge of attempted murder brought against her husband, bourer named Marimuttu, who is on trial at the Assizes before Mr Justice Manning. The141 words
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Article104 1940-10-08 2 AN action brought by a 14-year-old European girl. Marjorie Cherry, for damages received in an accident was settled in the High Court, before Mr. Justice Pedlow, yesterday. Appearing for the plaintiff, Mr A. J. Braga said that the defendant had agreed to pay his client104 words
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Article106 1940-10-08 2 DAILY PRICES CURRENT Oct. 7, 12 o'clock noon Bayers Seller* No, IX R.S.S. Spot loose.. 37'- 37% No. IX R.S.S. F.0.8. in cases October 38»4 38^ G.P.A.Q. R.S.S. F.OB, in bales October 36-34 37 F.A.Q. R.S.S. F.0.8. in bales October 3s^ 36% "C" Bark Crepe106 words
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Article58 1940-10-08 2 A former counsellor of the American Embassy in Lima, Peru, Mr. Louis G. Dryfuss, the new minister to Iran, arrived in Singapore yesterday from California. Mr. Dryfuss is going through to Bombay with his wife. He has been "in service" for the past 30 years, and58 words
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187 1940-10-08 2 THE composition of the members of the Chinese Advisory Board is detailed in the new rules which have been introduced in place of a number of rules, which were gazetted in 1928, governing the Board. Unofficial members nominated by the Governor, who will not exceed187 words
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Advertisement232 1940-10-08 2 A GREAT BOOK BECOMES AN EVEN GREATER PICTURE! OPENING TO-DAY 11 a.m. 3.15, SJS 9.15 p.m. At Th«» ALHAMBRA pi 69 9 Special Morning Afternoon Shows arranged for Srhool Children. Daily A? 11 a.m. :.ir> p.m. THOMAS HUGHES' FAMOUS NOVEL m H _B r m* < _*W m ___L_J __t232 words
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Advertisement270 1940-10-08 2 TOM BROWN S SCHOOL DAYS ARE OVER AND NOW HE'S A FULL-FLEDGED MUSICAL COMEDY STAR SURROUNDED BY A BEVY OF Itl-Al Ins TQ-PAY^«tT"e CAPET 31 3 SHOWS DAILY J 3LI5 *15— 0.15\ A New Idea in Snappy, Screen Musical*! Beautiful Girls! Haunting Melodies and q Romantic Story based on the270 words
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748 1940-10-08 3 'Air Dominance Now Within Our Grasp' AXIS CANNOT LONG KEEP UP THE STRUGGLE London, Oct. 7. CONTINUOUSLY more powerful assaults on vitals the enemy are predicted by the Daily Telegraph writing on the successful operations of R.A.F. rs nnHer the direction748 words
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Article129 1940-10-08 3 New York, Oct. 7. RABBI WISE, speaking here today on "What America can do for England," said that every possible aid short of war should be extended immediately so that the United States will not be left to fi-ht the Fascist powers singlehanded. He declared thatReuter - 129 words
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42 1940-10-08 3 London, Oct. 7. IT LS announced by the American Embassy here that Mj Josoph Kennedy, U.S. ambassador, cabled to Washington a .ortnigh ago asking that a ship bes sent to this country to repatriate Americans ReuterReuter - 42 words
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Article225 1940-10-08 3 Berlin. Oct. 7. THE oil shortage is a frequent topic of conversation in Rome, according to reports of travellers arrivi.-g here. Many t__l-_- this \>v.s an important subject of discussion between Hitler and Mussolini at Brenner, mpc ..ally as political observers in Rome believe that oil supplies expectedReuter - 225 words
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151 1940-10-08 3 Primate Praises British People's Endurance "REPRISALS WOULD STAIN OUR HONOUR" London, Oct. 7. "THE courage and endurance of 1 the people of London was praised to-day by the Archbishop of Canterbury. The Primate said that he could testify from personal experience to the fortitude of his fellow-citizens. During recent nightReuter - 151 words
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29 1940-10-08 3 London, Oct. 7. ACCORDING to the German news agency, 900.000, foreigners are working in Germany, and 550,000 of them are doing farm work ReuterReuter - 29 words
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Article29 1940-10-08 3 London, Oct. 7. BRITISH steel works have been receiving 1,000 tons of the finest wrought and cast iron since the Railings and Scrap Campaign began five months ago. ReuterReuter - 29 words
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Article581 1940-10-08 3 London Stands "Solid Intact" More Raiders Killed Than British Civilians London, Oct. 7. T i of Health, Mr. Mai-, m M-.cD^nald, in a broadyesterday to North I on London by Night" said: aa odd and stirring kind of that one looks upon, peril deadly earnest to the ir. ment ofBritish official Wireless - 581 words
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Article, Illustration43 1940-10-08 3 Bren-Gun Teams At Practice In The Desert Among the troops in Esrypt are many regiments who keep in training in the desert, and tills photograph taken during a spell of training shows a line oi! llren-irun teams at practice for lum -flying aircraft.43 words
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160 1940-10-08 3 London, Oct. 7. "THE mobilization of 27,000 reserves to br ng the United States fleet to full war strength is a plain warning to Japan that America means business/' says the Daily Express to-day. "It has been said again and again that AmericaReuter - 160 words
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91 1940-10-08 3 Melbourne, Oct. 7. THE conference between Mr. R. G Menzies, the Australian Prime Minister, and Mr. John Curtin, leader of the Labour party, has failed :n further attempts to form a national ministry. Mr. Curtin agreed to place the Prime Minister's proposals before a LabourReuter - 91 words
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Article106 1940-10-08 3 London, Oct. 7. WHEN the annual congress of the British Trade Unions opened at Southport today, one of the resolutions before the Congress emphasised the resolve of the Unions to continue their war efTort. Mr. W. Holmes, president of the Trades Unions Congress, called upon theReuter - 106 words
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63 1940-10-08 3 Cork, Oct. 7. MR. Eamon de Valera, Prime Minister of Eire, in a speech here to-day, said that Eire's national army was now seven times its peace strength and that 200,000 had joined the security force, pledged to maintain Eire's neutrality. Necessary armaments wereReuter - 63 words
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Article171 1940-10-08 3 (Continued from Page I) smashed every window in a convent, where 12 nuns were at prayer in the chapel. They escaped unharmed. A convalescent home nearby was also hit. B< ih buildings had been evacuated apart from the 12 nuns. An Air Ministry communique states thatReuter - 171 words
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68 1940-10-08 3 Washington-Moscow Chungking Axis Is Urged Boston, Oct. 7. "TtlE development of a W ashing- ton Moscow Chungking axis was urged by Mr. Earl Browder. Communist candidate for the presidency, in a speech here to-day. Mr. Browder said that such an axis would morally be invincible and would win for itselfReuter - 68 words
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96 1940-10-08 3 Nazis Could Relieve Precarious Food Situation In Europe Washington, Oct. 7. CONTINENTAL Europe faces a definitely precarious food situation which Germany could relieve by better distribution, according to a statement by the Department of Agriculture here The statement sa:i; that no substantial contribution to food supplies is anticipated from RussiaReuter - 96 words
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Article24 1940-10-08 3 London, Oct. 7. THE naval trawler. Comet, has bsen sunk by an enemy mine, according to an Admiralty communique. ReuterReuter - 24 words
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Article292 1940-10-08 3 SUPPLIES FOR NEAR EAST CAMPAIGN London. Oct. 7. PREPARATIONS are proceedin-. n Delhi for the meeting There ol the Eastern group conference which opens shortly, and will be attended by representatives from Australia. Zealand, Malaya and the East African Colonies. Their chief task will be toBritish Wireless - 292 words
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113 1940-10-08 3 Weliin gton. Oct 7. ANNOUNCING administrative changes in New Zealand's home defence units, Mr. F. Jones, ihe Defence Minister, said that measures were being taken to facilitate a nnooth and rapid change over if mobilization should become necessar\ H» added that training wasReuter - 113 words
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Advertisement102 1940-10-08 3 TRUBY KING SYSTEM Of INFANT F££DING. Humanise fresh cow's milk by using KARILAC SUGARS and KARIOL LMULSION. FREE SERVICE Babies weigned weekly on accurate beam scale. MEDICAL HALL LTD. Chemists. OPENING TODAY _^Q%feV UAII where m -Uf S _H _J_B U Everybody 3.15-6.15 9.15 aIPITT Goes WR^L HAUYA'I mkmSkmWmX BOX102 words
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Article, Illustration1440 1940-10-08 4 MARY HEATHCOTT - Magic Circle To Use "New" Lighting MARY HEATHCOTT Free Press Feature By I HEARD some interesting facts yesterday about the black lighting which is going to be used for the final number of "Lumiere Noire." This Mack Circle show will be on October 12, 18 and T9 at the Victoria1,440 words
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Advertisement90 1940-10-08 4 GORDON'S LTD. Roon 325 Kelly Waish Building LAST 'J&F DAYS Sale LADIES I SHOES w _P^n ___f _L __r I GREAT BARGAINS CASH ONLY Sale Shoes cannot be sent on approval, returned or exchanged. 1 One Week Attraction at GIAN SINGH COMPANY PRINTED CREPES 2UO yards only Suitable for Morning90 words
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Advertisement190 1940-10-08 4 The Mystery of the woman who NEVER CROWS OLD fl__ T ASSimW™^ mAttu, As? jgy" i a line or wrinkle at 45 The smooth, clear unblemished skin of a young giri It seems like a miracle but there's a scientific reason. These are the magical effects of Btocel the astounding190 words
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Advertisement135 1940-10-08 4 ALL-DAY FOUNDATION lives up to its name It conceals little imper- fections, is moisture proof, and keeps your make-up fresh and flawless right round the clock. Use it when the day ahead is likely to be tfi£i long and arduous, or for a /^e/vt. glamorous evening make-up cQ \^J\ &f*M%*135 words
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Advertisement58 1940-10-08 4 >___■_. fcrf___-----~~* s Ux^ W^ Beau.iiui if i Itesults trom i_u> Curly Top helps natun supplying the essentia] on ism that causes curls. In I the hair acquires this t*nd« to curl and creates lti organism. But Natun n< a start You must assist Nat bv usinc Curly Top Per58 words
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298 1940-10-08 5 Marseilles 'Drome Blocked With Cars, Says Air Marshal il- ,t K.A.. bravery, and of how the French Dre*ted a vital blow at Italy the night she entered the war b> A r rsha Sir Ar,nur Barratt. who comi!h' Royal Air force in298 words
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Article70 1940-10-08 5 i.-<i. ■Im iMadefl i imericaa ncusre< ntlj visited ill-; r of I ipaptfj that .Miand seek > betweaa the ind I s..\. Nen /'*..land and .tn ini i\ their politician. nen might caast a that these indeItha ..re pr*»- at.. Us im's .ting anj d-sloy-I ire70 words
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Article41 1940-10-08 5 ROOSEVELT AGAIN, IS BETTING R n favour of r Mr. Roosei ''It. agh the he Republic a compel: he talked, oice d the dumb nine lefl i cold. full of a calm, .^1 train. -aid that they thi .matcur" experienced poll-41 words
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Article81 1940-10-08 5 Bradman's Hint To Diplomats beliei tint the war en won on the playBerlin and Rome. for us the Italians don't play t-ricket," he Australian radio rt o: the war savings I have heard it said n diplomacy tailed I 'hem cricket, i hare been so busy was fair or lid81 words
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Article24 1940-10-08 5 "TUBE"- AIR-RAID SHELTER W b un °n the conversion Holborn-Aldwych section Iccadmj tube to an air-raid unable to find compara- r "11 b.« admitted.24 words
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Article59 1940-10-08 5 AN automatic roof device to detect fire-bombs has been designed from suggestions by blind emplovees of St. Dunstan'a stores, sellers of blind soldiers' products. The detector is a net. slung below the ceiling of the top floor. It is supported by elastic cords, which operate a bell59 words
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Article, Illustration44 1940-10-08 5 Second Lieut. R. W. Annard. of the Durham Light Infantry (left) won the Victoria Cross in France, while Flight-Lieut. R. A. B. Learoyd was awarded the coveted decoration for a daring attack on an aqueduct on the Dortmund-Ems canal.44 words
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403 1940-10-08 5 AUSTRALIA may shortly stage the greatest series of transocean aircraft delivery flights yet undertaken in bringing from California to Sydney, 18 Consolidated PBV-5 flying-boats ordered from the United States for the Royal Australian Air Force. The aircraft would cover a total iof403 words
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Article, Illustration64 1940-10-08 5 Food And Raw Materials For Britain ""wmwnv.v.w.v.-owv.s -.v. -»v<~vv>o^ .>»cco_. _»^4Ci^:_^o. ■///"•w^wt J&5(0 a l d r aw m materials to Britain is escorted by great trillion miles in all weathei Z f rL° f J« lS t ype ave >J inc e the beginning of the war, covered several64 words
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244 1940-10-08 5 4 CLOUD X-ray n is being used by German airmen, according- to correspondents in neutral countries. The Manchester Guardian's aviation correspondent says that these correspondents claim for the apparatus that it enables pilots to see through clouds. It is said to be like a miniature244 words
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Article155 1940-10-08 5 rp-E Inter- State Commerce x committee of the U.S. Senate recommends investigation of charges that Germany has a grip on U.S. defence industries. "Germany's interest in American industry is asserted to amount to many hundreds of millions of dollars," says the committee's report "It is155 words
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Article97 1940-10-08 5 R Brisbane. ATS are eating the wool off the j sheep's backs in parts of Hughen- den district and some pastoralists are rushing their sheep to the shears in an endeavour to save the fleeces. Another report states that the legs of young lambs97 words
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Article272 1940-10-08 5 Goering's £1,501,000 "Funk Fund" TIIK Goering family's £1,501,000 sterling "funk fund" hoard ha* been increased by 1 40,000 Rumanian Gold Corporation shares, says a Daily Express correspondent. The correspondent reports from Zurich Switzerland! that Heir Herbert Goering, bro.her of the Marshal* is the "dummy" in this case. "The Gold Corporation272 words
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92 1940-10-08 5 DAUGHTER FOR MAN IN THE IRON LING." Chicago, Sept. B. Nir.s. Frederick Snite has given birth to a daughter. Both are well. I Mrs. Snite is the wife of Mr Frederick Snite, jun. the man in the lung." who was stricken with intant.lo paralysis while in Peiping during a world92 words
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Advertisement8 1940-10-08 5 *poit uour f&\^) _f* /TT*aY _lyV^\ food («SJg^L.8 words
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Advertisement34 1940-10-08 5 todpedo hitler with your r CT~ 0 ~~^s-_ '\jß^ JBA .our contribution I A p»« se n i THE CHARTERER abl w __r^ /jy//// '*i \A be m*** _.>_!_____________________ und TS"">™^ ££ZtKKLWftm\ know, dted ,n34 words
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716 1940-10-08 6 The Singapore Free Press TUESDAY, OCTOBER 8, 1940. Vichy Defeatism T*HE news irom the French Colonial Empire still leaves many uncertainties, and it is admitted in Vichy that there is unrest in Dakar. The average citizen of the British Empire, however, finds it difficult to understand why the French Empire716 words
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Article, Illustration1151 1940-10-08 6 By A Special Correspondent TIIE work of the Navy, in tnis war as in the last, has been directed towards objectives similar to those it had in previous wars such as the Crimean, the Napoleonic, tho Dutch and any others in which we have1,151 words
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Article, Illustration27 1940-10-08 6 The Boersen Zeitung' (Berlin) writes: 'It is completely reconcilable with the honour of a small nan... under the protection and leadership of the German Retch.27 words
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109 1940-10-08 6 THE R_A.F.'s newest and offensive aircraft, a div bomi has been demonstrated to the l/nlted States observer., lent U to watch for new tech Nazi assault on 3rtl parries to them. The three observe. R Robert L. Ghortnley. Unit Navy, Major-Genera. Ma mons,109 words
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Advertisement61 1940-10-08 6 Be Careful in wearing unground Sunglasses, which may cause your eyes to be defective. Go to Nan Sin and see tne u.odern frames fitted with Genuine Chance English Crookes' B or B 2 Dark glasses for Safe and Comfortable Vision. At 55.00 per pair. Nan Sin Optical House 325, North61 words
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818 1940-10-08 7 To Be Cashiered And Receive 4_ Years* Penal Servitude i/harles Loveday, of the Royal Engineers, till he red and will receive four-and-a-half years' ice, promu a ed by the (ieneral Court ed Loveday on 25 charges of corruption to defray, the War Department in818 words
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1186 1940-10-08 7 Officers' Evidence Before Commission Of Inquiry (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Oct. 7. THE Commission of Inquiry appointed to investigate the conduct of the employees of the F.M.S. Mines Department which met for the first time on Sept. 16 began its real work1,186 words
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Article40 1940-10-08 7 MR. S. W. Jones, Officer Admini..tering the Government, who -eft for Brunei en Saturday to present the insignia of CM G. to the Sultan of Brunei, returns this evening to Singapore by an R.AF. nyingboat.40 words
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Article242 1940-10-08 7 STRICTER precautions for safety are provided in the new Petroleum Bylaws which were recently amended by the Singapore Municipal Commissioners. One of the new rules 6tates that every tank or group of tanks storing petroleum not exceeding 300.000 gallons must be surrounded by a bund oi242 words
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52 1940-10-08 7 Singapore Traction Receipts Rise TRAFFIC returns of the Singapore 1 Traction Co. Ltd., for the year ended September, 1940. were 52,801,000, or $3 18,000 more than in the preceding, year. Returns issued l» the Com piny yesterday show September receipts at 5240.000, which is $28,000 more than the collections in52 words
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Article, Illustration8 1940-10-08 7 picture. be officially opened on Thursday -Free PressFree Press - 8 words
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26 1940-10-08 7 DR. J. W. Scharil will address the Singapore Rotary Club to-morrow a.ternoon at the Adelphi Hotel on "Health for Victory'-26 words
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258 1940-10-08 7 Official Opening On Thursday CINGAPORE'S most recently built swimming bath, the Haw -Par u swimming pool at Pasir Panjang, will be officially opened by Chinese Consul-General, Mr. Kao Ling-pai, on Thursday at 5 pm. An admission charge of ten cents each will be made258 words
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Article244 1940-10-08 7 I JNDER the Defence Re statements are so clear and finite that there is no excuse for d obeying them. Thr manager ol a shall be responsible for the ar-tions of his employees if they are disob< they are so important Mr. L. C. Goh came244 words
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Article76 1940-10-08 7 THE Finance Regulations published last week added to the list of currencies affect ed by the Defence Regulations. No change was made in the procedure whereby holders of specified foreign cur- rencies must surrender their holdings, and holders of securities in those currencies must 1 declare their holdings.76 words
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Article42 1940-10-08 7 CHARGED with committing criml breach of trust of $1,000 in c on Apr. 8, a 14-year-old iKx-h* Fian Choo, claimed Irirl in th tl :rd court yesterday. Trie case was postponed mention, bail of t:cs b^ing allov42 words
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Advertisement41 1940-10-08 7 H DINNER enjoyment •f the Evening OPULAKITY iitioned J CAPITOL RESTAURANT re You Can Economically Other P.aee in Town. SALON MME. SHEILA THE LATEST MODELS FOR ALL OCCASIONS LINEN Ano COTTON FROCKS FROM 55.00 5, £u Court, Hill Street. PHONE 713941 words
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Advertisement93 1940-10-08 7 SPORTS SHIRTS Light Weight Terry Towelling Polo Collar. Three Button Front, Sh Sleeves. The Ideal Shirt for all Sports Wear Full Cut and Full Length in a Range of Plain Colours Sky, Grey. N.ivy. ShaGreen, Sail Red and White. Si7.es 36 w to 14" Chest PRICE $3.50 LACH ABSORBENT WITH93 words
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Article, Illustration131 1940-10-08 8 A fjne view of the Netherlands Navy In Indies waters. Ore of the Netherlands naval flying boats in the air over the Indies l!ere\ > Victory." An informal scene in one of the Indies warships. Submarines alongside their depot ship in a lonely131 words
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Advertisement56 1940-10-08 8 io4l smi „_W CJqM S*WmWßmm n», .iii-witiicj^ j- jt&tf fc jf: 1 AuAw -^^_y w>w,^ffß-BS3^*^^^BBB_BBBMMBMW_HBM ___ii jjMMß^Sj^Sajyw ■<fca______ _r_B r 77, e on/y s /..p. FOUR-DOOR, FOUR-SEATER, ALL-STEEL BODY. British car of modern design BUILT FOR ECONOMY INDEPENDENT 45 "48 M. P. S. FRONT WHEEL Ttt_^l!_ftrT^r_*_*F SUSPENSION I******* I UKUr56 words
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873 1940-10-08 9 Malayan Sharebrokers Assn. Singapore I p:m: MISL.NO BtiMi- >rller_ tid li*s 95 1 <K_ 9d $1 1.49 I 9s 94 42 C <1 Mi Id I lei 9d Rd 12s 6d 3d 2 05 i tis 6d 3d IG_ 9d 1 TO Its 3d 12s 6d 17s 6d rd. 6s873 words
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Article204 1940-10-08 9 People Reduced To Fish Potatoes London. MORE than half the food in Norway has been confiscated and taken to Germany. The Norwegians have been reduced to a diet of fish and potatoes. There has been a sharp rise in the cost of living in Denmark since204 words
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Article, Illustration1504 1940-10-08 9 Chinese Topics By Our Chinese Correspondent \X7ITH cost of living in China soaring- to unprecedented high levels, particularly in the coastal regions of the South-east where most Malayan Chinese have their dependents, the Chinese here think that the time has come for a revision1,504 words
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319 1940-10-08 9 J AST month's heavy bombing at- tacks on London and other places in Great Britain found all branches of Salvation Army activity ready for service, states a cable from the Salvation Army International Headquarters in London. Workers attached to the Men's Social depar.m?nt.319 words
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46 1940-10-08 9 uondon UUNDRBDH -ii •< week-end d .-ring tWWJ bom. wreckage from Oxford Street .hop where they tl :0-)yed While they were diking. a *spou< r kept watch on a r<>of-top ror raiding planes Thr girls arranged tempore counters lor Monday's business.46 words
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Article57 1940-10-08 9 PRESIDENT Rooscveit has oilered fc pay t.hc lares la America ot tw< Dutch children win escaped DRMD Amsterdam on the dry (Vrmanv invaded Holland The children, a bof ot Li and a k'i ot 13. left In an open boat and wer« picked up by57 words
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Advertisement127 1940-10-08 9 STRAITS TIMES ANNUAL for 1940 Bi?s.er and better than ever the Straits Times Annual for 1 940 is now in course of production. A lavishly illustrated volunuwhich includes many sections and plates in full colours. An ideal Christmas Gift for your friends Overseas All previous issues ew quickly sold out127 words
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Advertisement426 1940-10-08 10 P.&O. and BRITISH INDIA LINES (INCORPORATED IN ENGLAND) P. 6c O. S. N. CO'S SAILINGS. The best possible services are being maintained by The P. O. S. N. Coy. from the Straits to their usual ports of call in China, India, Ceylon and the United Kingdom. Passengers are requested to426 words
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Advertisement457 1940-10-08 10 MANSFIELD CO., LTD. BLUE FUNNEL LINE. Freauent Sailings to United Kingdom. Dates are 0 guaranteed, all cargo bookings subject to Com rcnc War Clauses. WESTERN AUSTRALIA THE SHORTEST SEA ROUTE AT THE CHEAPEST r A R E Regular Services to Kremantle Perth via Java by first class passenger ships. Single457 words
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850 1940-10-08 11 In The Garrison By Nomad WITH neither the Malays nor the Chinee showing tho form they have produced in recent years there is a more than even chance that two service teams will figure in the final of the S.A.F.A. Cut). The850 words
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Article60 1940-10-08 11 /i NUMBER of neutral personages wore invited to Leipzig to watch a military display entitled '"The superiority oi' the Germans broke down all resistance in the West." They did so. A few hours later the neutral guests and the 100,000 people of the town dived into air60 words
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963 1940-10-08 11 THE funeral on Monday morning ofi Mr. Soh Oh Peng, who diod at I Penang started from his local residence in Neil Road, to* interment at tlr Bukit Brown Cemetery The funeral procession was Urejely attended. Wreaths were ic.civcd from: -Messrs., Ong963 words
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Article, Illustration40 1940-10-08 11 Cheerful smiles from five members of the Services present at the War Charities Dance on Friday at the Victoria Memorial Hall. (Left to right) Pte. G. Livesey. Spr. T. McQuean, Pte. C. Graham, lyCpL G. Newman and Pte. G. Todd.40 words
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195 1940-10-08 11 'From Our Own Correspondent. Kuala Lumpur, Oct. 7. THE recent death of Syed Abu Hassan bin Syed Osman. Colonisation Officer, Sungei Manik, who was responsible for the settlement of over 3,000 Malays in the area as part of the scheme to make195 words
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152 1940-10-08 11 MR. Herbert Morrison has fulfilled I pledge that he would cut out the fancy stuff n from all fire-arms used v British troops. He has announced 1 1 changes In design and workshop methods will result in a quicker output. cf guns without affecting152 words
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79 1940-10-08 11 rE French Air Vinistry at Vichy has announced that the French Air Force had destroyed 982 German aero planes and lost 30ft of its own in the month which ended on June 10. IL stated that its own loss in men was 589,79 words
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Article17 1940-10-08 11 "BOMB SALES A FEATURE of shopping attractions in the West End this autumn will be bomb snl^."17 words
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Article113 1940-10-08 11 Bc-forr the Hun. Thr Ag. (hief Ju«ti-- ta Court No. 1 at 10. .0 am. Magi *.rr._e v Appeals— Wnhab b K«-chi! ve. Rex. Rex vs. [_K Chye Chuan Before the Hon Mr. Jn«t*rr T*r<l!ow in Court No. 3 At 10 55 a.m.— S vs113 words
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Article262 1940-10-08 11 Entertainment Of Malay Troops FUND STARTED BY NEWSPAPER "T^HE Singapore Malay newspaper, Utusan Melayu, has opened a Malay Troops Entertainment Fund for the benefit of Malay troops stationed in Singapore, including men of the Malav Regiment, H.M.S. Pelandok. the S.S.R.N.V.R and the Royal Engineers, and the Malay cadets in the262 words
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Article152 1940-10-08 11 johore Teacher Association From O;. ndent DE-CAUSE oi the Europe, a pn-pwsal that laci be given to teachers t:; ;to England tor h stid.es .d i be p0..-_>o_ This proposal was made rrjftl conference of the MMR TeachI tion held last year a .vjb-romrpi"^ appointed to go into the ma152 words
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Advertisement426 1940-10-08 11 CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS I\ s TIC OCCURRENCE ACKNOWLEDGMENT mily of the late Mr Soh Oh tinder their heartfelt thanks > friends and relatives who is and attended the jso u those who sent I rolls, letters and telegrams j nee. donation receipts of il funds, and those who 'heir enrs. TENDERS426 words
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Advertisement378 1940-10-08 11 PUBLIC NOTICE The attention of the puj.ic is drawn to the fact that as from Wednesdav, Oct. 9. a strict control similar to that imposed in the United Kingdom on July 1. will be placed on the export frcm Malaya of ah diamonds and other precious stones, jewellery, articles of378 words
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Advertisement95 1940-10-08 11 K. P. M. LINE Regular sailings to Java. Bali, Sumatra. Borneo and all other ports io the Netherlands Indies. ORIENT JAVA AFRICA LINE Regular bi-monthly service via Batavia and Mauritius u> South and East African ports. SINGAPORE JAVA AUSTRA! IA LINE Regular monthly service to Brist-ane Sydney, Melbourne and Adelaide95 words
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Miscellaneous103 1940-10-08 11 Garrison Diary Tuesday— Whist Drive, Fort Canning Sergts' Mess. Wednesday Dance, R_A. (Changi) Juniors. Partner Whist Drive, Alexandra Depot Mess. Thursday W hist Drive, R.A. (Changi) Sergts' Mess. Whist Drive, Fort Canning Juniors. Friday Dance, Gordons' Sergts* Mess (8.30). Tombola, Fort Canning Sergts' Mess. Tombola, Alexandra Depot Mess. Saturday Carnival103 words
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Article383 1940-10-08 12 >I C A. Juniors 3: S.C.C. II 3. THE Y.M.C.A. Juniors beat the S.C.C. second team by five goals to three in a rather scrappy hockey match on the padang yesterday. Starting with only ten men the Y's were on the defensive for the first rive383 words
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147 1940-10-08 12 From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Oct. 7. "T*HE first rugby match of th season was played here on Saturday wh.n the Selangor Club beat the Depct i Bat.alion of the F.M.S.V.F. by eight poinds (a goal and a try> to three (a try»147 words
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Article78 1940-10-08 12 DEPORTS that the Win e r Meet- mg: of the Singapore Turf Club has been cancelled are incorrect The meeting will be held on th* advertised dates, Nov. 16, Nov. 20 and Nov. 23. The da.es of the Perak Turf Club's October meeting have been altered.78 words
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Article393 1940-10-08 12 Gold Medal Won By T. M. Stevens tpHE October Medal competition of the A Royal Singapore Golf Club was played at Bukit Timah on Saturday and Sunday and resulted in a win for J. E. MacCallum in "A" division with a net score of 68. in393 words
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Article190 1940-10-08 12 LOW KEE POW played good tennis to beat Wong Thian Teck in the open singles of the S.C.R.C. open invitation lawn tennis tournament at Hong Lim Green yesterday. Going to the "rubber," the match was a srim struggle all through and it was Kee190 words
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322 1940-10-08 12 THE full list of weights for to-morrow, the second dav of the Selangor Turf Club's autumn meeting are: Horses. Class 1. Div. 2. 6 fur. Eal Tabarin 9C4 Freedom 8.05 Merrurv 9.'» Ganderdown 8.3. Artf.l Sailor _UM Stuart Tartan 8.04 Athboy 8:0 Herbe Ft".-322 words
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Article, Illustration509 1940-10-08 12 "Duleep" Recalls His Debut In Test Matches PAYS HIGH TRIBUTE TO BRADMAN LARWOOD V S. DULEEPSINHJI, tho world famous cricketer who earned TVsl match immortality when he scored ?73 runs in his first appearance for England against Australia at Lord's in 1930, arrived in Singapore509 words
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Article189 1940-10-08 12 i Prom Our Own Correspondent) Johore Bahru, Oct. THE Royal Engineers beat the Chinese 1 Football Association by the narrow raargir of the odd goal in three in a keen game of soccer at the Istana padang to-day. The Sappers deserved to win on the189 words
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Article78 1940-10-08 12 THE Nestanglo Sports Club beat the Uniteers Sports Club by three games to two le a friendly game of table tennis at Nestle House on Saturday. The scores, Nectanglo players mentioned first, were: Singles: Goh Teck Phuan beat Woo Ah Siew 3—l; Stephen Ding last to Fok Kwong78 words
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Article, Illustration30 1940-10-08 12 picture. Singapore beat the Royal Navy by 23 points *J*~____L '.^fX^-^e big rugby game on the padang on Saturday. This picture shows the game in progress. Free PressFree Press - 30 words
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481 1940-10-08 12 Thrilling Cup Football loyals" 3; RA.F. (Seletar) 2nd XI 2. A DOUBTFUL goal scored towards the end of play gave the Loyals victory by three goals to two over the second team of the R.AF. (Seletar) at the stadium yesterday in the last match in481 words
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Article212 1940-10-08 12 fFrom Our Own Correspondent) Seremban, Oct. 4. AT the annual general meeting of the Negri Sembilan All-Blues Rugby Football Association held last night at the Negri Sembilan Club it was announced that it had heen decided to play the All-Blues Rugby Competition this year in spite of212 words
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Article75 1940-10-08 12 A MEETING of Rugby referees will be held at the S.C.C. on Friday at 7 p.m. Th_p meeting will not be confined to referees and it is hoped that players will also attend to take part in general discussion on the rules of Rugby football. Players and referees75 words
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335 1940-10-08 12 SRC II 4; R.A << 'pn. src v .i,d t,„. pretty but casual ho, the Royal Artillery (Cha JJ goals to nil on the pad in? v If the Club had showed mination and en were particularly lack. v-ard line, their boot* reached335 words
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Article32 1940-10-08 12 THE Singapore Feereat. decided no. to rim this .season, as wluntei i permit of the club fi side. All matches ..rr fore, have to be regard I32 words
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Article21 1940-10-08 12 IN a hockey match played a: B:; toi day. the C^vion Sport the Singapore Colts Hockey Club being scored.21 words
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Miscellaneous38 1940-10-08 12 To-day's Sports Events Hockey: Loyals vs. Police, Depot; C.S.C. vs Moun.ain Regiment. Bales.ier: Malaya Signals vs R A F (Tcngah), Alexandra. Rugger: S.C.C <B) vs M litary Hospital. Tangl.n; St Andrew's Old Boys vs. Medical College, Medical College.38 words
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