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Title Section20 1940-10-12 1 LATE SINGAPORE EDITIOH The Singapore Free Press AND DAILY NEWS NO. lfc£l«. fcS'll*. 1»35 SATURDAY, OCTOBER 12, 1910. i CENTS20 words
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Article470 1940-10-12 1 Salvoes Burst On Targets Cause Big Fires At Cherbourg BIG R.A.F. ATTACKS ON KIEL AND WILHELMSHAVEN »>ort of Cherbourg was bombarded by heavy tea of the Royal Navy on Thursday night, Admiralty communique issued m London A concentration of enemy shipping had been reconnaissances. TheReuter - 470 words
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Article48 1940-10-12 1 Melbourne, Oct. 11. T^HE Government will have a majority of two m the new Parliament. The final result has now been announced and the s-ate of th? parties is: United Australia Party (Government), 24; Country Party < Government*, 14; Labour 32; Non-Communist Labour, four. ReuterReuter - 48 words
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Article, Illustration69 1940-10-12 1 Gandhi Urges "Struggle" Wardha, Oct. 11. WHAT is considered to be a momentous meeting: of the Indian Congress party's working committee began this afternoon when Mr. Gandhi reported to the committee on his last interview with the Viceroy, Lord Linlithgow. There are indications that Mr. Gandhi will recommend the committeeReuter - 69 words
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125 1940-10-12 1 Bombay, Oct. 11. A WARNING to the Axis powers to beware of interference with die sovereignty of Moslem countries like Egypt, Turkey, Syria and Palestine is implied m a statement issued to-day by Mr. M. A. Jinnah. the president of the All -India MoslemReuter - 125 words
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101 1940-10-12 1 Strained GermanBelgian Relations? London, Oct. 11. 'THE German announcement that a German commissioner has been Installed m the Hostel de Ville in Brussels has given rise to fears among Belgians m London that M. van de Muelebroeck, Burgomaster of Brussels, may have sutrered. or is on the point of suffering,Reuter - 101 words
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Article91 1940-10-12 1 Tokio. Oct. 11. OVER 100 warships and more than 500 aeroplanes assembled at Yokohama were reviewed to-day by the Emperor to mark the founding of the Japanese Empire. The Emperor, who was aboard the battleship Hiei, reviewed the combined fleet while naval air force planes engagedReuter - 91 words
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Article40 1940-10-12 1 London, Oct. 11. Up to yesterday a total of 2,613 enemy machines have been destroyed over and around the British Isles since the air war began. The R.A.F. has lost 700 aircraft, from which 340 pilots were saved British WirelessBritish Wireless - 40 words
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260 1940-10-12 1 London, Oct. 11. M. DIMITRI DIMANESCO, counsellor of the Rumanian legation m London, has resigned from his post as counsellor and from the diplomatic service, Reuter learns. In a statement M. Dlmanesco says he cannot be further connected with a government which has surrenderedReuter - 260 words
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273 1940-10-12 1 "Should Be Calm Pa tien t" Tok io DEFERRING to President Roosevelt's talks with Mr. 1X Cordell Hull, Secretary of State, and Mr. Sumner Wells, Under-Secretary of State, on Thursday, the New York Herald-Tribune says it is known definitely m Washington that conversations are proceedingReuter - 273 words
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94 1940-10-12 1 Japanese In London Are "Staying Put" London, Oct. 11. Till-, manager of a leading Japanese bank m London, interviewed by Keuter to-day concerning: further reports of orders from Tokio that Japanese banks here should leave, said: "There is no truth m this report. The situation is exactly the same asReuter - 94 words
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136 1940-10-12 1 Raiders On Way To London Are Flung Back London, Oct. 11. I ONDON has had two daylight warnings to-day so far. During the first a formation of nine enemy planes, was safin over the south-east England area making for London. Anti-aircraft guns went into action. The raiders immediately broke formationReuter - 136 words
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Article85 1940-10-12 1 London, Oct. 11. THE latest news of the challenge to an air I duel over the English Channel made to Marshal Goering by the American Nejro avia- tor, Col. Hubert Fauntleroy Julian, who ie well-known as the "Black Eagle" of Harlem, is that the German Consul m New York har85 words
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125 1940-10-12 1 London. Oct. 11. ORITALN'S national war bill lor the present financial year may reach the .staggering total of £3,000.000.000. The sum of £1,700.000.000 has already been sanctioned by Parliament and it is assumed that the last vote of credit of £1.000.000 000, voted mReuter - 125 words
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35 1940-10-12 1 Vancouver, Oct. 11. A BRITISH commission will visit Canada shortly lor discussions with the Canadian naval authorities on the building of merchant ships, announced the Navy Minister to-day.— ReuterReuter - 35 words
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Advertisement44 1940-10-12 1 FOR QUALITY AND hCONOMY DRINK BIGIA TEA TO MIGHT SPECIAL DINNER »A*i€E (formal) from 8 p.m. CHANGE OF PROGRAMME MIMI JOSE DANCERS OF INTERNATIONAL FAME M)_B()OK YOUR TABLE— Non-diners $1.00 RUSTTAFEL RAFFLES ORCHESTRA »*d U-da> from 12.30 to 2.30 p.m. Directed by Dan Hopkins44 words
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Advertisement139 1940-10-12 1 SUPPORT MALAYAN PRODUCE. DRINK BIGIA TEA SEA VIEW HOTEL 111 I HiMrfi PERFECTLY AIRCONDITIONED B\ SEABREEZE* TO-NIGHT SPECIAL DINNER DANCE DINNER S3- DANCE FORMAL NO ADMISSION I II \K<i» EXTENSION TO 1 A.M. SUNDAY MORNING tl A.M.-l P.M. POPULAR CONCUR 1 BY HELLER'S BAND 1) Ouverture ORPHEUS IN THE UNDERWORLD139 words
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583 1940-10-12 2 S.C.B.A. CONSIDERS TIME RIPE "FOR SOME ACTION" IN view of the uncertainty of the international situation, 1' Government should be asked to define its policy on the question of providing air raid shelters, and to state what steps it is taking to construct583 words
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Article103 1940-10-12 2 SEVERAL exquisite touches of direction make fair entertainment of "21 Days Together." the film of John Galsworthy's novel of the same title, which had a premiere at the Capitol last night. The story deals with the psychological reactions of a young man who kills103 words
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Article85 1940-10-12 2 LIEUT.-GEN. L. V. BOND, the G.0.C., Mrs. Bond and Brigadier A. W. G. Wildey, were among^ the 2,000 guests who witnessed the concluding day's celebrations of the Hindu festival of Dushera by an antiaircraft regiment of the Hong Kong-Singa-pore Royal Artillery at the Meerut Barracks last night.85 words
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69 1940-10-12 2 TO authorize the Commissioners to purchase gas and electric apparatus for lotting on hire is one of the main objects of amendments which are being made to the Municipal Ordinance. The amendment bill was published m the Government Gazette yesterday, and will be introduced into the69 words
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Article36 1940-10-12 2 Inform ut ion has been received m Singapore ftbout the deatb at Bangkok en Thursday of Mr. M. E. Nana, a prominent Indian merchant. Mr. Nana. who \isited Singapore ft lortnight ago. died of heart failure.36 words
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Advertisement286 1940-10-12 2 James Hilton author of "Goodbye Mr. Chips'' Says "Completely Delightful entertainment." p m ALHAMBRA Alone m ite class m Fiction, Alone m its heart-wide appeal on the screen! 4 IJiUjILIJIJiI si 1 I J M I 1 I t I r 4 Ult^ Wff I I 4Wi £n»«*t Coswrt CaJe286 words
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Advertisement133 1940-10-12 2 POSITIVELY LAST 3 SHOWS ©A WY T!4F&9g 3.15 6.15 9.15 1 fAT 11*1^13 PAUL ROBESON m the finest role of his career; "THE PROUD VALLEY" DELIGHTFUL ROMANCE! MAGNIFICENT SINGING! SUPPORTED BY GAUMONT BRITISH NEWS. TOGETHER AGAIN AND AGAIN A SENSATION TO-MORROW AT 3.15, 6.15 9.15. A^Bfr I- loppers hM^jMt K^%133 words
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Advertisement221 1940-10-12 2 FOLLOW THE CROWDS TOTHKPOIT!,^ l'B t n < > <;reat stars tocTktTTkl^ I IN A THRILLING NEW STORY JOHN GALSWORTHY CAPITOL TO-DAY.. 3.15 -6.15- 9 15 I VIVIEN LEIGH and LAURENCE OUVD m "21 PAYS TOGETHER I with LESLIE BANKS H7 1 With a Splendid 2-REEL BRITISH Official j "BEHIND221 words
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379 1940-10-12 3 «WE SHALL KNOW HOW TO OVERCOME HUMILIATION" Vichy, Oct. 11. M neime m France is to be no "servile imitation of :nt~i" declares Marshal Petain m a message to (itfinina: the policy of his government. In foreign policy, the New France, declares the message, mustReuter - 379 words
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161 1940-10-12 3 Attack On Egypt By Way Of Balkans? London. Oct. 11. roop movements too soon to I n :ha*. the Axis i tcly committed lines of action 5 military cor- c of bluff is m j .de. v been j mpletely unitic channels d by the GerÜBM t ime ports regard.161 words
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42 1940-10-12 3 CANADA TO MAKE 3,000 NEW TYPE TANKS :> new type tanks are ?o I :r. Canada for the recs, ace rding to an Mr. O D. Howe, th at the tanks will B«l of the British ar. .ari; of the medlirn -sized ReuterReuter - 42 words
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87 1940-10-12 3 New Delhi, Oct. 11. FUJR persons were killed and several injured when police were forced to fire on a crovd following a clash between Hinius and Moslems at Ghaziabad. 20 miles from here last night. It is stated that Moslems emerging from aReuter - 87 words
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Article100 1940-10-12 3 Bucharest, Oct. 11. GERMAN troops are expected today at Orasov. where the German minority is preparing to welcome them. Swastika flags were distributed yesterday to members of the local Hitler Youth organization. German troops are also expected to-day at Timisoara and the Danube port of Orsoka.Reuter - 100 words
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270 1940-10-12 3 Many Italian Ships Hit In R.A.F. Attack Cairo, Oct. 11. A NOTHER successful attack yes- terday on shipping m Tobruk harbour, the Italian Libyan base, is among the activities reported m an R.A.F. communique, which states that several ships were hit. One of them was set on fire while aReuter - 270 words
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Article80 1940-10-12 3 Washington. Oct. 11. Fnow transpires that one antiaircraft regiment of the California National Guard, numbering 1.200, has been ordered to Hawaii to supplement the garrison of 24.000 officers and men already there. The gunners will be followed later by other detachments. One of the NationalReuter - 80 words
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102 1940-10-12 3 Sh&ngrhai, Oct 11. A CUNNING and daring but unsuccessful attempt to bomb the Central China Daily News, a local Wang Ching-wei newspaper situated m the International Settlement, was the only incident marring: the celebration of the Double Tenth, the Chinese national day. For thisReuter - 102 words
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172 1940-10-12 3 Tightening Of "Financial Belts" Urged London, Oct. 11. THE tightening of "financial belts'' was urged by Capt. Crookshank, Financial Secretary to the Treasury, m a speech at Liverpool to-day. He said that the country as a whole was facing up to its duty well but it had to do very172 words
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Article86 1940-10-12 3 Shanghai, Oct. 11. r? transpires that Fu Siao-en, 70-year-old mayor of Greater Shanghai, who was earlier reported shot m his house m Honskew, was not shot but had his jugular vein cut m his sleep by an assassin. Twenty guards, Japanese and Chinese, were on dutyReuter - 86 words
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Article40 1940-10-12 3 Ottawa. Oct. 11. rfSHE defence minister, Col. J. Ralston, has announced the creation of a Pacific military command for Canada under I Major-Gen. R. O. Alexander. It wJU I include the provinces of British Columbia and Alberta.- ReuterReuter - 40 words
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556 1940-10-12 3 London, O>ot. 10 A STATEMENT on civilian defence j pol.cy was made m the House of Commons by the Home Secretary md Minister of Home Security, Mr Herbert Morri=cn who said he wculd g^ve atteniiDii to the ques icn of addi- .ional suppliesBritish Wireless - 556 words
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254 1940-10-12 3 ONew York, Oct. 11. NE tremendous fact stands disclosed from the addition of Japan to the Axis, says the Christian Science Monitor to-day, adding: "It is that Hitler has made his first major and open strategic move against the United States. 'Isolationism drew itsReuter - 254 words
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41 1940-10-12 3 U.S. Buys All Rubber Tin Available In Indies New York. Oct. 11. pVERY pound of tin and rubber available m the Netherlands In rlies is being purchased by the United States Government for quick shipment, says the HeraidTribune's Washington correspondent.- ReuterReuter - 41 words
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255 1940-10-12 3 New York, Oct. 11. COR the time being, while we are preparing to aid both ourselves and Britain,, there is but one effective weapon against the world's enemy, namely the British blockade, declares the Louisville Courier Journal, adding: "Whoever breaks that blockade wins Hitler'sReuter - 255 words
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47 1940-10-12 3 London, Oct. 10. T*HE Air Ministry states it is nuw knrwn that another enemy bomber was shot down yesterday, making five enemy aircraft destroyed during th? day. Our losses were five aircraft but the pilots oi two are safe. ReuterReuter - 47 words
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Article307 1940-10-12 3 London, Oct. 11. The following are to-aay s closing micii« Quotations. Shares are of £1 denomuiaiioa unless otherwise stated: The above are dealers middle price*. orokers margins brokerage and stamp duly are not included Exchange Telegraph Con ljmti .>y c i**4-G4. 107S Fundog uoblu 4% 1980-»( 112*4307 words
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Article173 1940-10-12 3 l*ndon Oct. 11. r^E resistance of freedom-loving Norwegian people to German propaganda and :e>traint is to be seen even m the column* nf the notorious Quisling's newspaper Pritt» fclk. r.hKh seated m a recent issue: "London has still the upper hand as far as publicBritish Wireless - 173 words
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Advertisement127 1940-10-12 3 I f vlif wartime delivery mg/jm service planned to save precious peirol J2, HBi tfsV a P^w^BF/ :>.m. will be merged into B^^SBfl ratched at 12 nooi V^QfkjSV Itth October 1940. The Ij9 Dl that none of their IGHJBvI c any inconvenience 1 suggests that j^^^^w < who requir* HUH127 words
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Advertisement183 1940-10-12 3 RED PALM OIL This oil contain* considerable quantities of Vitamin- 4 and i& speciall> prepared for use as a cooking oil and as a medicine. It is excellent for preventing influenza, coughs and colds. SO cts. per Bottle Obtainable from MEDICAL HALL LTD. Z, BATTERY ROAD. Book Early for J^BM^183 words
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664 1940-10-12 4 The Singapore Free Press SATURDAY, OCTOBER 12, 1340. Governor In America IT is welcome news that Sir Shenj A ton Thomas has decided to spend j two or three weeks m the United (States on nis way back to Malaya. Although the return of the Governor to Singapore at the664 words
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Article, Illustration820 1940-10-12 4 By A Special Correspondent THE first contingent of Australian airmen under the Empire Air Scheme is now m Canada. These men have forged another linic m Empire unity for they are the first cf many thousands of fine young men I that Australia will send820 words
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Article, Illustration12 1940-10-12 4 This cartoon is by Chunlien, the Chinese cartoonist of the Sin Che:12 words
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Article288 1940-10-12 4 JJERE are further comments by American correspondents on the raids over Britain. Mr H. R. Knickerbocker writes m the Hearst newspapers "If Hitler does not attempt to invade Britain soon he is not going to have any Air Force left to do it Six more weeks of288 words
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Advertisement214 1940-10-12 4 I© make a proper GIMLET »v /Ap lime |^/%^pV^ JUICE KO^E^ fiy Soec i n I aopointment Established J^ 72/ *v*»^ Y**2^ NEWEST OESIGfci 111 DIAMOND JEWELLERY Necklaces Bracelets Brooches Rings Clip Watches. f incorporated tn Ccyton/ SINGAPORE IPOH PENANG. Th^Perfect Couple W, ~~^~^^vl A \rJE9Er mm* |^/^Wp|\hJ Here r214 words
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Advertisement44 1940-10-12 4 made to order at the following prices Gaberdine khaki Suit $65.00 Barathea khaki Suit $65.00 Barathea RAF $65.00 Officer Helmet $15.50 Evening Barathea Cap $12.50 Fox Puttees 4.50 A Trial order will convince you of the superiority of our workmanship; GIAN SINGH Singapore CO.44 words
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357 1940-10-12 5 To Co-ordinate Direct Country's War Effort SUGGESTION FOR BUDGET MEETING ON MONDAY w\K t: unc. l to co-ordinate and direct the country's ♦Tnrt is heinir su^ested for Malaya, the Free tckrstuds. The sugfestko, which reflects the rv of the public that Malaya should increase357 words
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Article, Illustration26 1940-10-12 5 Clare the giant trans-Atlantic flyingboai arrived m England recently after a successful return trip from New lork. Picture shows members of the crew and passemers disembarking.26 words
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119 1940-10-12 5 Doctor Talks On Medicine And Superstition q entttfc v beliefs 5 were related by Dr. Kandang Kerbau a talk 'Medicine Ramaht. TIM d days to i i .ues of th« devil, jsarded as the i k a man. were re- j Their curative me- tyen and sacrifices. sted a Clu-istian119 words
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47 1940-10-12 5 d, uhich ta md of its kind atulatory |ta Com: B. W Jo: the Color ies, ::.essa£e reads *.he Sultan Java Perkasa that f the inaugura::re Fund, and I i uccess. Government the f\r> 'rown Agents are r to the Ministry of47 words
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Article60 1940-10-12 5 ENTERTAINING FILM AT CATHAY :-factor:ly aclapt-»ell-known novel Ihe ftlm open.d v is a brilliant v. ...ar^d. wi:h a pro:m. who goes to the uperate. Gradually ?reat open spaces 1 -Tison the wife of .;ke living m the .d persuades her ice the life of a coun- pi- ire entertaininjr. ncla60 words
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Article220 1940-10-12 5 Alleged Incident During Black-Out •yHAT several people from a house I m Kallang Road hurled abuse at him and another warden when j they were on duty during the t September black-out was stated by < a Chinese air raid warden m the < fifth220 words
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Article56 1940-10-12 5 ALLEGED to have been m possession of a dagger at Yio Chu Kang Road y-s'erday morn.ng. a 20-year-old Teochew Geh Gek Chuan. was charged w.th ihe effence m the Singapore third court la:er m the day. Accused was allowed bail of $100 and the case56 words
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136 1940-10-12 5 DRAFT estimates published In tiie Government Gazette yesterday show that the Malacca Municipality is budgeting for ft i revenue of $579,315 and an expenditure ol I $643,906 m 1941. The estimated gross collection m I9 4 jj^ however, given as $726,315. including $26 000 education136 words
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157 1940-10-12 5 DATIENTS m the Sungei Buloh Leper Settlement "are grateful for the amenities and treatment they receive under British protection, and they know quite well the kind of treatment a leper would get under the Nazi heel; but a British victory is157 words
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446 1940-10-12 5 Malayans Proceeding To U.K. On Leave Will Be Liable For Service AN official communique issued yesterday draws the attention of members of the public proceeding to England on leave from Malaya to the fact that under the National Service (Armed Forces) Act, 1939, men belonging to one of the proclaimed446 words
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83 1940-10-12 5 T-lIE Malaya Patriotic Fund yesterday received the following telegram from the Lord Mayor of London Greatly appreciate your generous and sympathetic assistance to Londoners at this time of trial." A total of X, 4,500, m two donations, one of X. 2,000 and the other83 words
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Article265 1940-10-12 5 Retired Mines Overseer Convicted RECEIVED $200 FROM CHINESE <From Our Own Correspunden.) Ipoh. Ocl 11 MOHAMED Jasit bin Mohamed Saman. a re:ired mines overseer, ap- peared before Mr. J. P. Biddulph. the Ipch First Mag-strate, to-day on a summons charging him with accepting for himself a cheque for $200 without265 words
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Article42 1940-10-12 5 TTHE State of Brunei has lele&raphed $30,000 to the Crown Agents to be handed to the Imperial Government. This is a gifi towards the prcs3cution of the war from the proceeds of .'pec.al war taxation m Brunei.42 words
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87 1940-10-12 5 MR. H. H. Abdoolcader, Indian member of the Legislative Council, will broadcast from the Singapore station at 7.10 p.m. to-day. The subject of the talk will be "India And the War." Mr. Abdoolcader will suggest that there is a tendsncy m Malaya to87 words
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170 1940-10-12 5 To Be Entertained By O.A.C. THE Thai goodwill mission which has been visiting India is expected m Singapore on Friday next. The mission is headed by Mom Luang Manich Jumsai, head of the division which is responsible for the j training of teachers m170 words
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59 1940-10-12 5 APATR of gold-framed spectacles worth $100 was found missing from the premises of a local firm of opticians on Tuesday Yesterday, a 23-year-cld Hokkien. Kung Eng Lim, was cliarged m the S;ngapore third court with theft of the spectacles. He claimed trial and59 words
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Article96 1940-10-12 5 riE Peiroleum Revenue Ordinance is being amended by the inclusion of a new section imposing a tax on traci tion engines and motor-cirs using heavy fuel oil and praducer gas. The Singapore Trac.ion Ordinance is i I also being amended, one of the m^in i i96 words
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239 1940-10-12 5 European Prison Officers' Association EUROPEAN prison oftvers m pore and Johore ©ahru yesterdaf formed an association for the promo* tion and protection of their Interests, and for furthering social intfr-'oiirs. among thenae-H Capt O L. Hanoi -r!:, BHpMtfl who took the chair the commence! C'f the meeting, wished the association239 words
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Article43 1940-10-12 5 MR Thomas Donaldson, director of ihe Imperial Chemical Industries Ltd m Melbourne, arrived m Singapore vestrrday on .spe< ial business He m on hu> w* India The Australian company is affil. to the Imperial Chemical Industries In Britain.43 words
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Advertisement28 1940-10-12 5 Heart; DINNER your enjoyment t of the Evening POPULARITY of I 'litioncl J CAPITOL RESTAURANT i nere You Can More Economically n At An\ Other Place m T(»\vn.28 words
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Advertisement146 1940-10-12 5 FINAL REDUDTIONS CLEARANCE OF LADIES' SHOES TO-DAY ALL ODDMENTS MUST BE CLEARED REGARDLESS OF COST HALF-PRICE DAYS-FRIDAY SATURDAY OCTOBER 12th STORES OPEN 8.30 367 RAFFLES PLACE SINGAPORE KERR STEAMSHIP COMPANY INC. (Incorponted m UJS.AJ STATES AFRICA EAST INDIES SERVICE Regular sailings to Boston, New York, Philadelphia, Baltimore and New Orleans146 words
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Advertisement392 1940-10-12 6 P.&O. and BRITISH INDIA LINES INCORPORATED IN ENGLAND* P- A O. S. N. COS SAILINGS. possible services are being maintained by The p. 0. s. N. Coy. from the Straits to their usual ports of caJi m China, India, Ceylon and the United Kingdom. Passengers are requested to register their392 words
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Advertisement331 1940-10-12 6 BOUSTEAD CO., ITS. (Incorporated m PM.S.) TELEPHONE: FreUht 543? Pawcnrc 543 i CAWAOfAW PACIfIC jlimtt^m (Incorporated m England* Regular service from the Orient to Vancouver by GIANT EMPRESSES— Across Canada through the Canadian Rockies Lake Louise Banff. Trans-Atlantic by EMPRESS n DUCHESS or MONT steamers to the United Kingdom. All331 words
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Advertisement304 1940-10-12 6 MANSFIELD CO., LTD. BLUE FUNNEL LINE. I Frequent Sailings to United Kingdom. Danguaranteed, all cargo bookings subject to Cont. War Clauses. WESTERN AUSTR AL| THE SHORTEST SEA ROUTE AT TME CHEAPEST Regular Services to ~re mantle Perth) via j a by first class passenger ships. Single fare $192 I A304 words
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Article124 1940-10-12 7 DAILY PR'CES C\ RRENT Oct. 11. 12 o'clock noon Tone of Market: Steady quiet. Latest Cable: London Spot Sheet 11 13 16d. per ib. New York Spot Sheet U.S. cts. 20 per Ib. BuTers S?ll*r«. No IX R.SS. Spot loose 37 1 17% No. IX124 words
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Article, Illustration1160 1940-10-12 7 MARY HEATHCOTT - S.A.D.C. To Produce "The Sorcerer" Again MARY HEATHCOTT Free Press Feature By AMATEUR dramatic societies seem to be even more active than usual m this town. There is news of an operatic venture by the oldest amateur company m Singapore, and casting is taking place for a thriller play probably1,160 words
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Article212 1940-10-12 7 ILLEGAL SALE OF DRUG ALLEGED (From Our Own Correspondent) Ipoh. Oct. 10. AN application for postponement of hearing was granted by Mr. J. P. Biddulph m the first magistrate's court yesterday afternoon, m the case m which Tara Singh, a professional boxer and Karupiah, a212 words
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Article31 1940-10-12 7 MESSRS. P. Ball, M. M. Whittles and S. W. R. Marsdsn, inspectors, attached to the Straits Settlements Police Force, returned to Singapore yesterday after a hr' n Australia.31 words
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Article137 1940-10-12 7 T*HE first batch of Empire Air Scheme pupil pilots have reached the important stage m their flying education —learning to fly fast aircraft at night. Some of them have finished their intermediate squadron night-flying courses, the principal object of which is to teach an automatic137 words
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Article42 1940-10-12 7 Before The Registrar: At 10 a.m.— 5.366/37 Enquiry— continued. Before The Dj. Registrar (Mr. Em). At 9.45 a.m.— 5. 82/40; at 10 A.m.— Pet. of Course 265/40; at 10.15 a.m.— 0.5.109/ 40; at 10.30 a.m.— 115/40— Taxation.42 words
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Article52 1940-10-12 7 MR. U. Ba Lw.n, president of the Rangoon Rotary Club, who is visiting Malaya on a goodwill mission, will speak at the Ramakrishna Missicn 9, Norris Road, S:ngapore, at 5.45 p.m. en M^n-i^y en "Indc-Burma Relations." The meeting Xc being held under the the auspices of the Singapore52 words
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Advertisement391 1940-10-12 7 CLASSIFIED ADVEBTISEMEIITS nnUESTIC OCCURRENCE TENDERS SINGAPORE MUNICIPALITY Tenders. are now invited for the ill or services For 'see Munlrioa) Tenders r St. Jamos Power durin 1 1911. Date uf noon. Oct. 31. 1040. or I*4l. Da'c of: Municipal Tender* Mazed Ware Pipes, 1041. Date ofi 31 194* aJO l&fnfofeed Concrete391 words
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Advertisement214 1940-10-12 7 S.P.C.K. SHOP 82. Bras Basah Road, Singapore has a good selection of Religious Pictures and Cards, and Picture Books. Constipation The Cause Of Most Human Ills! Poisonous waste m the intestines affects the entire system blood, nerves, organs and brain! To be perfectly healthy, and free from headaches. 'nerves,' Indigestion,214 words
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Advertisement223 1940-10-12 7 P^pk iyu^^^^TyicHK^ FAST PASSENGER SKKVUH SINGAPORE TO SAN FRANCISCO VIA MANILA BONG RONG Sells S'pcrci Arrive 8. i. 9js. CITY OF NORFOLK Nov. 7 Dec. 1 6J5. CITY OF SAN FRANCISCO Dec 13 Jan. 6 S.I. CITY OF LOS ANGELES Jan. 5 Jan 29 ss. CITY OF NEWPORT NEWS Jan.223 words
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Miscellaneous337 1940-10-12 7 Post Office Mail List TO-DAY air 4 p.m. Ovinn surface 1 p.m. SSSav.~v.v.v. i :.r!^s 'S™Esrvut 4p.m. p^atßriuin&c: S£2 \IZ India (East, North and West) Jaslc surface 1 p.m. mS*L surface 2 'p.m. air 4 p".SS". if buan surface 1.3) p.m Mauris surface 2 S.m New Zealand a j r337 words
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1801 1940-10-12 8 DEPOT AND EELGRASS TO SCORE AGAIN Inez A Good Chance On Wednesday's Form FINAL DAY OF SELANGOR AUTUMN RACE MEET ARDINATION, Depot and Eelgrass have been taken to complete doubles at Kuala Lumpur this afternoon, the third and last day of the Selangor Turf Club's autumn professional meeting. Nine races1,801 words
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Article584 1940-10-12 8 Raffles Beat S.R.C. By Odd Goal Hockey Raffles College 2; S.R.C. 1. SWIFT, clever, and determined hockey was seen on the padang yesterday when Raffles College just managed to get the better of a strong S.R.C. team by the odd goal m three. A drawn game would have been a584 words
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Article89 1940-10-12 8 Vw. >ab Rr^t. 3: Indian Arm> 3. FIRST-CLASS hockey was witnessed at the Naval Base yesterday when the Punjab Regiment and the Indian Army played a three-all draw The game i*as very fast, all the way. no quarter being asked and none sjiven. Ar^kiasamy89 words
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266 1940-10-12 8 Singapore 1 olu 2; S.C.R.C. 1. THE Singapore Colts beat the S.C R.C. by two goals to one m a keenly contested game of hockey at Hong Lim Grten yesterday. While the Colts deserved to win, the home team played almost as well,266 words
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Article112 1940-10-12 8 SELECTIONS for to-day's races > at Kuala Lumpur are: FREE PRESS Race 1: Jacatta. Hi *h UfoRace 2: Inez, Siam. iU£ 3: Adele, Sind.n«ta£ R»ce 4: First Ba. Time Teßs. «~5! SKSTU^ i Ha^ 6: Chatterbox, SwriWr. Race 7* I>epo*, Snowy OwL KS 9: Shon, H««y String.112 words
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Article182 1940-10-12 8 rSS m the S.C.R.C. open invitaUon tennis tournament at Hong Lim Green yesterday resulted Open doubles: Low Kee Pow and Pang Chiap Yong beat Capt. Russell-Roberts and Major Broadway. 6—4. 10—12, retired. Men's doubles handicap (semi-final) John Lim and Gan Kee Tian (scr.) beat Chia Chin Siang182 words
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385 1940-10-12 8 BOXING enthusiasts had their fill of thrilK a lh< World arena last night, for excellent IgMfti Ua m all four bouts. The tit-bit of the evening was provided by Tommy CJT^Ri'iSr 51b., and Rio Gill, lOst sWbj Carrie winning a great battle385 words
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Article140 1940-10-12 8 Teams For To-day's Padang R uby HTHE second cf Malay*,, Union's war charu 2* will be played on the n danf to-day when th f (Blues) meet the Army r^J 1 THE TF.AMv The teams are: RAF. (Blues): (pi j FljLt. Williams, FO arr li Smith, FO Pearson t v140 words
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Article87 1940-10-12 8 SCC 3 R A YESTERDAY'S rugger mi padang between t he SCC an* the Royal Ariiilery ended three points each, the flrsv through an unco:. Clements, m the first hai' :d the Club through a penalty Scott m the second v Cessford missed converuu;87 words
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Article21 1940-10-12 8 A HARD-HITTING i\v. seen at Tanglin pMfc iecond teams of the Field Punjab Regiment met, the by two goals to nil.21 words
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Page 8 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous64 1940-10-12 8 Week-End Sports Events TO DAY Kucrer: RAF. (Blues) vs. Army <r.• n rs. SCC; SI Andrew's Old B«,y> ts SCC. "A," SCC. S'»ce*r: S A FA. Leajrue, Chinese vs Argylls, s«idlnm. Hockey: Indian Assn. vs Pan ?*h Re«ritnen Bales- ier: Malaya S<rnal< ti Newton Rocklites: CSC. vs. E.A.F Seletar, S*letar64 words
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