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Title Section20 1940-11-12 1 LATE SINGAPORE EDITION The Singapore Free Press AND DAILY NEWS NO. 16,242. tS'lll. 1835 TITESPAY, NOVEMBER IS, 1910. S CENTS20 words
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242 1940-11-12 1 "Enemy Mines Sunk British U.S. Ships" AMERICAN GOVT. TO BE INFORMED Melbourne, Nov. 11. ••it ha* l** n established beyond doubt that the mines Which sunk the British and American cargo boats on saturdav enem\ mines, and not Australian," says 'intelligence announcement, referring to theReuter - 242 words
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109 1940-11-12 1 WEWLLE NOW IN RLE FRENCH HANDS London. Nov. 11. I raft under British control n undertaken any bombing a: Libreville, the capital Gabon and the most important French Equatorial Africa. jaies an Admiralty and Air Ministry communique denying a stately the Vichy Government's IfahterReuter - 109 words
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80 1940-11-12 1 A'TWriv-, London, Nov. 11. i -fHOIGH there was no public ob- 3 *TOn<* of Armistice Dav people I streets bared their heads cd stiii as the clocks struck nd workers 4 n offices stood In two minutes near their I an alert this morning, crowdsReuter - 80 words
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Article59 1940-11-12 1 Cairo, No\. It. "/"•ALLABAT remains in our hands,' U states to-day's official Britisn communique. In both the Gallabat and Kassala areas, the communique adds, operaItons are continuing. Two hundred and sixty-two prisoners were capture*} Ibv the British in flghtins around Kassala but the number takenReuter - 59 words
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40 1940-11-12 1 Rome, Nov. 11. rE bombardment of Sidi Barrani by Etitish naval forces is admitted .n to-day's Italian High Command comrnunique, which claims that a British naval formation in the central Mediterranean was heavily bombed.— ReuterReuter - 40 words
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Article45 1940-11-12 1 Washington, Nov. ji. SENATOR Walter George, of Georgia, one of the "southern conservat We democrats, is likely to succeed the late Senator Key Pittman as chairman i of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, which expresses an .important influence on American foreign policy. ReuterReuter - 45 words
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Article, Illustration248 1940-11-12 1 He Will See i RAF.'s Marks DEMONSTRATION FOR MOLOTOV? London, Nov. 11. D.A.F. bombers visited Danzig during raids on central Germany last night, Reuter's air correspondent is authoritatively informed. Leaflets were dropped while railway communications were raided. The raid was carried out, Reuter's correspondent understands, largely *s248 words
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207 1940-11-12 1 'Many F renchmen Hope For British Victory' Says German Officer Vichy, Nov. 11. A FRENCH revolution Is impossible now because France is 'disarmed and impotent but many Frenchman still hope in their hearts for a British victory." This is the opinion of a high German staff officer attached to GerrReuter - 207 words
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418 1940-11-12 1 Official Statement Issued In Athens Athens, Nov. 11. rONFIRMATION that an Italian crack Alpine division was defeated and broken up in heavy fighting in the Pindus mountains region is contained in the latest Greek communique. The division was composed of cavalry, the RersaglieriReuter - 418 words
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Article39 1940-11-12 1 Batavia, Nov. 11. FUNDS for ten Spitfires, realized by voluntary gifts from people of the Netherlands Indies, were handed over to the British consul in Medan. It is expected that funds for an eleventh will soon be available.— ReuterReuter - 39 words
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Article47 1940-11-12 1 Athens, Nov. 11. TTHE appointment of a new Commander in Chief, Gen. Soddu, together with the reported arrival of strong reinforcements from Italy, is regarded here as an admission of the check which the Italians have suffered in their attack on Greece. Renter.47 words
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172 1940-11-12 1 Czech-Polish Co-operation After The War London, Not. 11. A SOLEMN agreement "closing once and for all the period of past recrimination and dispute" and for closer political and economic co-operation has been reached between the Polish Government and the provisional Czech Government here. It is embodied La a joint declarationReuter - 172 words
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59 1940-11-12 1 London, Nov. 11. THE 26,00G-U>n Canadian Pacific liner Empress of Japan, which was attacked by German aircraft in the Atlantic, has reached the UnitedKingdom safely under her own steam. The Admiralty communique announcing this adds that the vessel suffered somo damage fromReuter - 59 words
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Article65 1940-11-12 1 London, Not. 11. Armistice Day wm celebrated by th*» R.A F. fighters defending Britain with decisive victories over the air forre* of the Axis. So far they have destroyed 15 Italian and 13 German aircraft for the loss of only two planes. It is officially announced that aosno65 words
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122 1940-11-12 1 London, Nov. 11. MEW earth tremors shook Rumania to-day. They are said to have caused slight damage in Bucharest. The new tremors took place while rescue work was going on in a big block of flats in Bucharest, where hundreds are feared to have122 words
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Article77 1940-11-12 1 London, Nov. 11. rpHERE are no fresh developments in the situation in Tangier, Neuters diplomatic correspondent learns from i authoritative Quarters in London. As j already stated the British Government has taken steps to reserve all rights and Interests there. It Is believed, from information reachingReuter - 77 words
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Advertisement59 1940-11-12 1 BIGIA TEA BRINCS rHE FRESHNESS AND fragrance of the MA LAYAN GARDENS DIRECT TO YOUR HOME TO WIGHT DINNER DANCE (informal) 8 p.m. to midnight CABARET ATTRACTION MARLENE STARR J^j^UW, P Whr Cnb D C NMW)in«i S JJ.W. DC|%| SA TVRDAY NOV 3WW-ST. ANDREWS SOCIETY H L BIMER BALL extension59 words
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Advertisement101 1940-11-12 1 THERE IS NO BETTER TEA THAN BIGIA TEA I GROWN IN MALAYA SEAVIEW H HOTEL BALL-KOOM AIR-CONDITIONED BY SEA BREEZES TO-NIGHT WEDNESDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY SPECIAL DINNER -DANCE SEA VIEW HOTEL PLEASE NOTE THESE DATES: November 15 16 ROMANTIC NIGHTS dinner served on the moonlit lawn NOVEMBER 30 in aid of101 words
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1172 1940-11-12 2 (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Nov. 11. '"THE Public Prosecutor was not satisfied with your 1 statement. You came here and saw him and he told you so in no uncertain terms," said Mr. A. J. GrattanBellew, Assistant Legal Adviser, to-day to Foo1,172 words
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Advertisement525 1940-11-12 2 «fe. t-efS-^tS They're positively DANGEROUS Cases! #^^^H2?E^H million dollar heiress walks W-'^*S\TSKHIF out on her wedding without a 1 TO-DAY JR i H|»lr^ I f nt a f d St °v WS Z*a in the IHP TNings Every Doetw Sho«W Kww! 315 6>15 915 APIfOI R trailer of a agahond525 words
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410 1940-11-12 3 d a.F. BAG 10 NAZIS IN NEW BIG-SCALE ATTACKS .4 4M London, Nov. 11. TiiF first real proof that Italian aircraft have been taking 7h in attacks around Britain was provided to-day by Royal Air Force. tbe Hurricanes shot down eight Italian machines— fiveReuter - 410 words
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Article47 1940-11-12 3 London. Nov. 11. -Hj ..nkin* of a Japanese warand a l*'^ Japanese T J^n ls claime* to-day by the (h ;r*oflKul statement reveals J" shore batteries alon f the in Ue sunk the warship on and the heavily-laden iT^po'rt on Nov. 9-Reuter.47 words
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83 1940-11-12 3 hun<kin;, Nov. 11. r r m are immediately agMde Itang city, according to field despatches from the Yinjtse frmt. mm Agency war cor::i> that together with commander they hill or. Friday westward of W m overlooking the c»ty. with the line pasltlons witnin he city.Reuter - 83 words
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115 1940-11-12 3 London. Nov. 11. M- Britain b advocated Dy V >rk Herald-Tribune thU The the United States' paper, "shows tha* y of all aid for Brain short of war is the policy of &s country. "Bot we have .-v are ely made a beReuter - 115 words
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50 1940-11-12 3 Rome, Nov. 11. *ese Ambassador. Mr. Eiji tJr* u ha d a talk with the Italian Count Clano. A > -minute interview, it is underb were changed between rdmg the recent European military situation, especlhj 2!? an 'l tallan relations and the s^**ern Pacific situation.—50 words
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47 1940-11-12 3 REPOPENING OF PEARL RIVER POSTPONED THI nart^ Canton, Nov. 11. I reopening of the Pearl io c 4ed ule for Saturda y« has > rt^r ww U 1S now reported •"•ew w ras been cl °s^ 'or -<s on the grounds or n m Hong Kong and ReuterReuter - 47 words
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Article238 1940-11-12 3 London, Not. 11. THE Distinguished Flying Cross has been awarded to Flying Officer MUlen, whose home is at Waenganui, New Zealand, for successfully completing a special mission involving a hazardous flight of five hours 55 minutes at a height of 27.000 feet. The Distinguished Flying CrossBritish Wireless - 238 words
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Article90 1940-11-12 3 LADY C. YOUNG, wife of the late Sir Frederick Young, the salvage expert and adviser to the late King George V. has arrived in Singapore from New Zealand. Lady Young is on her way to Delhi. India, to join her son, Mr Desmond Young, who is90 words
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Article28 1940-11-12 3 B AN ON ARTICLES A L.>ndon. Not. 11. 5^ statement issued i n New 'hat the Government *ade withdr *wn the recent or**CdH?* r the defence re uia28 words
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Article73 1940-11-12 3 port of the war was greatly acknowledged. Since the ban was imposed, representatives of newspapers in India had interviewed the Government, and, as a result of these friendly conversations, the matter will now be left to the discretion of editors in consultation with Press advisersReuter - 73 words
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106 1940-11-12 3 London, Nov. 11. D.A.F. personnel co-operating IX with the Greek air force greatly admire the skill and courage of Greek pilots, states an Air Ministry bulletin. Since hostilities began the Greek Air Force has been most active and has destroyed eleven Italian aircraft. The majorityBritish Wireless - 106 words
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Article157 1940-11-12 3 POSTS MANNED BY DUNKIRK FORCES WITHIN less than a week of the Tf arrival of British troops, Crete has become a strongly defended island with powerful modern guns manned by veteran British troops, many of whom have seen service in Norway and Dunkirk, reports a Reuter'sReuter - 157 words
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358 1940-11-12 3 M.P.F. Thanked For Further Timely Gift AMONG donations sent Home re- cently by the Malaya Patriotic Fund were sums of £10,000 for the Royal Air Force Benevolent Fund and £5,500 to the Young Women's Christian Association of Great Britain. Letters have now been received expressing gratitude for these substantial gifts.358 words
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100 1940-11-12 3 Shanghai, Not. 11. THE Central Bank of China building was taken over to-day by representatives of the Wang Chng-wei regime in the presence of International Settlement police and some officers from the Japanese gendarmerie. The building formerly housod the RussoAsiatlc Bank and was desertedReuter - 100 words
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401 1940-11-12 3 High Tribute By The Times To Ex-Premier London, Nov. 11. I «E morning newspapers, whatever their opinions of Mr. Neville Chamberlain's "appeasement policy, unite in paying tribute to his personal courage and unflnching loyalty and devotion in service to the state.Reuter - 401 words
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Article98 1940-11-12 3 Johannesburg. Nov. 11. MR. Neville Chamberlain's death is widely regretted throughout the Union, where his sincerity and hones. y of purp >se is freely acknowledged even in quarters which considered that he had carried appeasement to too great lengths. The Rand Daily Mail says, "ItReuter - 98 words
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Article79 1940-11-12 3 London, Nov. 11. IN Malta, three air raid alarms wer* sounded yesterday. The first raid did not materialize. In the second raid, a small enemy formation flew over the island and attacked Government property, causing some damage. In the third raid, two formation 01Reuter - 79 words
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Article54 1940-11-12 3 Washing.cn, Nov. 11. pRESIDENT Roosevelt has appeal- ed to every American who do so to join the Red Cross between Armistice Day and the end of this month. The President declares the rapid expansion of the United States manpower calls for a corresponding expansion of theReuter - 54 words
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Article335 1940-11-12 3 London. Saw. If The following are to-day closing ouodie juotauons Snare* are of Cl denomination unless otherwise stated: Con Loan >** (944-64 10". Funding ,£aa 4% i960-* X2 War Loan jH% 101 Com. Uriion Assce (Units) £6>4 Prudentia j see 'A".. 20l« 4 '4 Royaj .usee 6>6335 words
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Advertisement178 1940-11-12 3 RED PALM OIL for cooking RICH IN VITAMIN A as recently recommended in RADIO HEALTH TALK MEDICAL HALL LTD. 3, BATTERY ROAD. GRAND O PENING pAT U A V TO-DAY OHInHI A Where Everybody Goo? BOX OFFICE PHONE 3400 4 SHOWS DAILY 11 a.m. 3.15, 6.15,9.15 p.m. Paramount Proudly Present178 words
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592 1940-11-12 4 The Singapore Free Press TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 1940. M ala ya 's Minerals THE importance of the tin industry j in Malaya's war effort and the increasing attention which is being paid to the other mineral resources i of this country, gives timely interest to a descriptive pamphlet on "Mining592 words
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Article, Illustration1134 1940-11-12 4 By Our Own Corres purulent London, Oct. 18. IN days to come/' said one of London's evening papers this week, "historians may well describe the failure of the air offensive to destroy Britain's resistance this summer as one of the decisive battles of thei world." That1,134 words
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Article353 1940-11-12 4 Vincent Sheean - Bach, Mozart And Hitler Vincent Sheean By DACH, Mozart and Hitler combined in a musical party so extra- ordinarily that it seems to me to merit one small social note. Lady Colefax had asked a handful oi guests to listen to four musicians, Albert Sammons, violin; Lionel TertLs, viola; Ivor353 words
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Advertisement177 1940-11-12 4 ALLS OP P S 4 r r:;^ rv 'i 100% mm r* S By Special appointment EttablUhed .^fW^® 1872> "\***zf ***»*<* ;N««*jf NEWEST DESIGNS IN DIAMOND JEWELLERY Necklaces Bracelets Brooches Rings Clip Watches < incorporated in Ceylon; SINGAPORE IPOH PENANG. j^v\'. -•.*'*jfr^^ nfc^T^^^^^^^n^^n^nwß^^^>- < wsw?^^ c n*^ iff/ I l\177 words
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Advertisement121 1940-11-12 4 First in Malaya NUMORT FUL-VUE Fhe renneinent and symmetry of Numor Pul-vue styling Is evident at a glance. Her< is truly handsome eyewear. Each of «ne features nelow is an added reason for sele? ting Jfumont Pul-rue for yom own glasses. 1. Fnd pieces not attached to lenses. Numont Pul-vue121 words
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Article, Illustration1256 1940-11-12 5 MARY HEATHCOTT - 400 Women Help In Big Drive For Poppy Day Fund MARY HEATHCOTT Bv J rp n f white clad women I >£ sv in Singapore Hing poppies. •her have been a rs big drive started last sale <>f car masn( v r U, which came h the exception Hade inFree Press - 1,256 words
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Article, Illustration44 1940-11-12 5 HURPr GENTLEMEN \mber Mansions Phone 3150. I ti.nuo I>e* C oiffeurs I j.- I rincr. illy a product i f r its perfect r.ittmanship onlv hak in different the artis:\ suit vour pcra style for rQSJ n tree •< bines tn i 1944 words
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Advertisement70 1940-11-12 5 —As an p ER LARGE TUBE $1- nolding the nau insisting thr hnn Ml Agents 'WFTQN LABORATORIES LTD. Kuala Lump'iT JUMBLE SALE by the PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH L *OIES WORK PARTY Tl| t TOMLSNSON HALL F »IDAY NOV. 15th a! 2.30 p.m. Ad *»«ssion: io cts. p "wanted Clothing etc. Gladly70 words
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Advertisement264 1940-11-12 5 Hm^^ i Ink That's how you feel after a Velva Masque treatment given by Miss Fenner. the Elizabeth Arden representative at our air-conditioned Salon. Phone 6115 now end make your appointment. MAYNARD'S Battery Rd. LIPTON'S means TEA I in every Language! j i Whatever language they speak, people who J264 words
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289 1940-11-12 6 U.S. Bans New Cars In Switch Over To Great Aeroplane Drive DECAUSE machine-tools are being devoted wholly to British and American defence orders, United States automobile manufacturers have been asked to abandon plans for new model cars. The production chief of the National Defence Council (Mr. William S. Knudsen) has289 words
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Article371 1940-11-12 6 NEW MODELS AT MOTOR SHOW ONG, low-slung models are 1-1 the feature of the 4tst National Automobile Show, which opened in New York on Oct. 12. The show revealed the progress made in the automobile industry during the past four decades. An enlightening contrast to the sieek. lcw-slung models of371 words
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Article62 1940-11-12 6 PEOPLE in Holland are said to have used storks to send messages to South Africa telling of their plight unrfer Nazi rule. Farmers are said to have found messages tied to the legs of migratory storks addressed to "Our brothers in South Africa." One message said62 words
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162 1940-11-12 6 GOOSESTEPPING COSTS INEBRIATE A QUID RAYING "This is what Hitler will make you do when he gets here," John Gillett goosestepped up the main street in Lithgow. New South Wales. The remark and the goosestepping cost Gillett a £1 fine. He was charged with otYensive behaviour. Mr. Pickup, police magistrate,162 words
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Article85 1940-11-12 6 ■pHE death b announced from The Hague of Mr. J. E. F. De Kok the Dutch industrialist. He was 58 en^ cal engineer of wide re D ute S m °f Kok J°ined the Dutch Petro-' leum Company in 1908. At the time of the85 words
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Article64 1940-11-12 6 JHE Duke of Bedford left an unsettled 1 estate worth £1,412,241, but death duties amount to £816,864. Most of the estate was left in trust tor his only child, formerly the Marauess of Tavistock, but there were a large number of bequests for his emjloyees^ all64 words
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235 1940-11-12 6 M ANY parts of Spain would welcome a major gesture from Britain, if it is not too late," says the Lisbon correspondent of "The Times." "Whatever the consequences," the correspondent continues, "it is difficult to see how General Franco can stand against the German determinate235 words
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Article, Illustration76 1940-11-12 6 The night of Sept. 12 was a bad one for the industrial port of Bremen, for British bombers aiming for factories and aircraft production plants, poured tons of explosives down. Houses clustered round the factories inescapably suffered. Some of the wreckage is seen in this76 words
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Article197 1940-11-12 6 A GIRL who won a "Miss A.1.F." contest in Queensland by getting people to sign the plaster cast round her broken leg arrived in Sydney > recently. She is Miss Amy Hugglns. 22. of Brisbane. Miss Huggins represented the Queensland Postal Services in the197 words
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Article93 1940-11-12 6 TIGHT employees of a Moscow meat- works have been sentenced to death because of their part in an in- i genious swindle, says a Moscow mes- i sage. Fifteen others have been jailed for 10 years and 18 for shorter terms By thawing frozen meat93 words
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103 1940-11-12 6 Winter Suspension Of Evacuation Scheme Only |*HE last British children noing to Australia under the official evacuation scheme trill leave England soon, the Australian Minister for the Interior (Senator Foil) announced recently. They will arrive in small groups. These children were accepted by the Overseas Committee before the British Government103 words
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174 1940-11-12 6 American Atlantic Fleet T I Be Reinforced NO student of American navai defence ch» doubt that the United States is closely the I* latest German-French developments, says Wa leading American columnist, in the HeraW-T "If British sea-power were threatened, the United States would have174 words
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Article205 1940-11-12 6 COUR hundred and forty specially-trained drill and physical culture instructors are hard at work keeping: members of the R.A.A.F. fit. Provision has been made to increase the number to 600 as the R.AA.F oxpan ds. "Service doctors say that tor a man to be an efficient205 words
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Article283 1940-11-12 6 Heavy Penalties Rumour Mongers CIX months in ea oi 5 £100. or l£*Z*±* authorities pointed om ""S penalties provided lor nJf spread harmful w a! rum The autlv.ri !T nilt makes no difference whetSSf 1 formation pass, d <: istn*^?L* it hampers the ci the283 words
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Advertisement108 1940-11-12 6 INSECTS v|A disease //^§*lOF them IT Kidneys Must Clean Out Acids Tour body cleans out excess Acids and poisonous wastes in your blood thru 9 milfc?J?n ny del J£ ate J£ dney tubes or fibers. If Poisons in the Kidneys or Bladder make you suffer from Getting Up Niphts. Nervousness108 words
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Article, Illustration323 1940-11-12 7 Approves Appointment Of Local Leaders CONGRATULATORY CABLE ua GAULLE, leader of Free Frenchmen )Ulhrl .t the v.nrld, in a telegram received in Singapore, lllU Free Frenchmen in Malaya on joining !t and thanks them for their financial efforts. them to continue to do323 words
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138 1940-11-12 7 DISCREPANCIES IN NTS ALLEGED n Ltd.. eared fi third A. .motion prelimi- s anta ed by S Utn July of this Milton discovered Va, he conred that a I irchaM accounts Lee and that he urns of money j the comKxideme Sio^f I May138 words
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Article120 1940-11-12 7 Markham Southworth I JkM CrSORGE W. Markham was married l»l la Miss Dorothy Alice Southworth. the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. Southworth, of j Wolverhampton. Staffordshire. England, at Andrew's Cathedral yesterday. The bridegroom, who is a well-known j Jchore ru!?by player and planter, is the sen120 words
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Article105 1940-11-12 7 HO TEIK CHEE was lined $20 by Mr. C. H. Whitton In the traffic court -esterday tor navigating his junk in Admiralty waters in forbidden hours -15 minutes after sunset and 15 minutes before sunrise at about 5.46 i a.m. on Nov. 9. In his105 words
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Article39 1940-11-12 7 mid.as comC H Whitton at the he fined C H. ndanfs Office. diiving. :.t;ong was that lepi. IT. he turned Road from Syed k ar coming \< result 3 turned on its side. the facts and pleadwJ39 words
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32 1940-11-12 7 INDIAN PIPERS AT HIGHLAND GATHERING 4 at the Highland gather--50 fct?S esar Stadium on a JSz" contest op«i Malaya iSSe S^i fe ■iTf "«Jley relay race. track events, and Piping contests close32 words
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184 1940-11-12 7 Woman Acts As First Burmese Interpreter HELPS COURT OUT OF DIFFICULTY MRS. C. L. DALE, vho acted as an j interpreter in the second court yes- terday, is the first woman interpreter Of Burmese in the history of the Singapore police courts. Two weeks ago Mrs. Dale road In the184 words
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Article44 1940-11-12 7 •*?pHE Singapore Chinese" is the title A of the talk to be oroadcast by Sir On? Sian? Song to-night at 7.10 o'clock. This is the seventh talk in the series "Presenting Singapore" arranged by the Friends of Singapore.44 words
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534 1940-11-12 7 A large number of functions in nis honour, including a luncheon to «««n« h« thp Offirpr Administering be given by the omcer Aammisjemi* the Government, Mr S.W. Jones, awaits Gen. Wu Teh-chen, chairman of the Overseas Department 01 me Chinese National Government, when he534 words
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Article136 1940-11-12 7 XSHI sum of £10,000 has been presented 1o Mr. E. T. Lambert, Ri ish 1 M Fi'" l,v roi'" i1 cf ».-*st Sumatra, lor the pwclMMe of two Spitlir»i! i contribution is in addition to the sums being: collected through the Netherlands Indies Spitfire Fund, and136 words
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Article328 1940-11-12 7 Building Was "Bound To Collapse" EVIDENCE AT INQUIRY INTO MAN'S DEATH '•THHE extension was erecied on the instructions and under the supervision of Low Jin Teck. There was negligence on his part by failing to obtain skilled labour to carry out the construction of the roof of that extension, but328 words
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498 1940-11-12 7 SURVIVORS' STATEMENTS A VIVID account of the recent naval battle in the Mediterranean between H.M.A.S. Sydney and two Italian cruisers which ended in the destruction of one of the latter, the Bartoiomeo Colleoni, was given to a Free Press reporter in Singapore498 words
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Article48 1940-11-12 7 A TRICOLOUR wreath placed on UK Cenotaph yesterday in memory of Ibe French fallen was subscribed to by ihe French resident! of Singapore and presented at the Cenotaph by French Ex-Servicemen Among wreaths laid on th? Cenotaph yesterday was one from tbe Hritisl Association in Indo-China.48 words
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Advertisement169 1940-11-12 7 ROBINSON'S TOYLAND Bring the Kiddies A WONDERFUL COLLECTION OF UP-TO-DATE TOYS FOR BOYS GIRLS OF ALL AGES PASMAdr.U FKEIGHI SfcICVK fc SINGAPORE TO NMI VOKh I AND BOSTON I VIA PENANG. COLOMBO, BOMBAY AND CAPE Of GOOD HOPS I Ax rive 3'Dor« Sail 8 par* Arnve N.Y s.S. PRESIDENT ADAMS169 words
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Advertisement409 1940-11-12 8 MANSFIELD CO., ltd BLUE FUNNEL LINE Frequent Sailings to United Kingdom Oates guaranteed, all cargo bookings subject to r*' War Clauses. WESTERN AUSTRALIA THE SHORTEST SEA ROUTE AT THE CHEAPr-i Regular Services to >e mantle I Perth I v a F^ by first class oa&senger »hios. Java Single fare $192409 words
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1143 1940-11-12 9 Nomad - Nomad In The Garrison By THE R.A. (Changi) Married 1 Families' Club which was opened by Mrs. Dobbie, wife of the former G.0.C., Malaya, has fully established itself. The formation of the Club was originally the idea of Brigadier and Mrs. Wildey, who wished1,143 words
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Article159 1940-11-12 9 To-day: Whist drives at R A. i (han 4 1 Married Families* Club, Fort Canning and Ne^ Soon Sergeants' Messes. To-morrow: Whist drives and dances at R.E. (Changi) and R.A. (Changi) Sergeants' IVlesses. Partner Whist drive at Alexandra Depot Mess (0.15). Whist drive at R.A. (Blakan Mali) Serjeants'159 words
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Article478 1940-11-12 9 The Folly Of Unfounded Rumours JNFOUNDED Rumours 1 is the t *le o: an edkorial in ihe Malayan Law Journal. The dictionaries, says ih article, give excellent and accurate definitions 3f rumour. bu> none is sufficiently h to satisfy the? san- and iMptfeal *n wartime For how is it possible478 words
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Article, Illustration74 1940-11-12 10 LW PBNG HAS. who returned the fastest time in the official practice runs on Sunday for the Johore i Prix Races this week-end. Arrivin-r late. Peng Han immedia'ely dashed dowrTtwo laps at terilfic speed and was the only driver who managed to cover the torluous74 words
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Article210 1940-11-12 10 rE women's golf match between j the Island Club and the Garrison j Golf Club, played a: Tanglin. resuked in Win for the heme team by 40 pchns to 27. Scores are as fellows. Island players first; Bfn J P Mcln:yre 3vs Mrs. J. J.210 words
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73 1940-11-12 10 Entries Close On Nov. 21 ENIRILS are Invited tor the S.C.F.A. challcnc? cvr> (om^ uion which is' open to all affiliated clubs. Proceeds cf ail the mai,ch?.s will be j donated to the C^ina Relief Fund The War Fund. Entries close on No/ 21.73 words
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94 1940-11-12 10 HTWENTY cards were taken out for 1 the Keppel Golf Club's Novemoer Vedal (bogey) and the following were thf four best scores returned H. J Woolnouch two up: A. C. Good all square: M. G. Harvey all square: H. Irving Jones one down BALL94 words
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375 1940-11-12 10 fpHE Royal Singapore Golf Club's; -1- November Bo^ey Comp>etitk)n. on the Stableford handicapping system, vas played at Bukit Timah on Saturday and Sunday and resulted in a tie in "A" division between M. C. Bain and S A. Beavis with a score of 38.375 words
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Article519 1940-11-12 10 AT HOCKEY Fast And Thrilling Game At Hong Lim Creen CHEOW CHYE SCORES WINNERS' GOALS k.C.R.C Colts *> 9m x. •yilE Singapore Colts had only themselves to blame when they were beaten by two goals to one by the S.C.R.C. in a fast and thrilling game519 words
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Article, Illustration62 1940-11-12 10 Conrad Oldham, popular racing magistrate, driving the LJL Ghost, which presents a most str'king appearance with an extremely long chassis. The Ghost, one of ihe most powerful cars in the Johore Grand Prix motor races this week-end, was never able to travel full cut during Sunday practice runs,62 words
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Article209 1940-11-12 10 FT'IIIS Saturday's Malayan Rugby 1 Union game in aid of war charities will be played at Jalan Besar stadium, not on the Singapore Cricket Club padang as was the case with the previous matches this season in Singapore. The contesting teams will h« the \rmv Crusaders and209 words
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Article204 1940-11-12 10 Schoolboys Beat Nondescripts (From Our Own Correspondent) Se^am.it, Nov. 10. nESPITE a slippery ground, last hockey was witnessed uhen the Segamat Nondesrripts met the Government English School, on the school padang to-day, and were beaten by the odd goal In five. The schoolboys fully deserved their victory with a better204 words
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86 1940-11-12 10 •T*HE following were winners and runners-up in the various sports events held during the year by United Eng nsers* Recreation Club: Bowls singles: winner, E. Laidman* runner-up, G. Clifford. Tennis "A" singles: winner, T. Siddaway; runner-up, E. Laidman. Tennis "B" singles: winner, H Thompson; runner-up, W.86 words
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Article40 1940-11-12 10 IN the final of the Navy Cup competition played over the Garrison Golf Club, Major I. R. Mclntosh and Lieut H. Hunter beat Major J. R. Burne and Major H. W. R. Williams, three and two.40 words
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363 1940-11-12 10 Soldiers Hold On To Early Two-Goal Lead Mountain Battery 2; S.R.C 0. TN a scrappy game of hockey played on the padang yesterday, a Mountain Battery team beat a Singapore Recreation Club team by two goals to nil. Brief moments of good defence work ov363 words
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Article217 1940-11-12 10 DLAYING at the Happy World covered stadirm on Sunday, the Swing BP. "A" and "B" teams defeated the Sportlight B.P. "A" and "B #f teams by six games to on* in the "A" team game, and three games to two in the "B" team game. "A" team217 words
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Article38 1940-11-12 10 RUGGER: St. Andrew's Old Boys vs. Raffles Institution, Woods ville; S.C.C. (B) vs. Police, S.C.C. H(XKE\: S.C.C. II vs. Mountain Battery, S.C.C: I'.M.C.A. vs. Malaya Signals, Y.M.C.A. TENNIS: Y.M.C.A. exhibition and distribute 1 of prizes.38 words
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Article64 1940-11-12 10 THHE following hav? accepted to play hockey for the S.C.C. II versus the Mountain Bat.ery at the SC.C. to-day: D Brennan; W Com P. E. Watts, P. F. Kinssy: F. E. Hutchinson, Major J. R. Kellewt. FOffr. S. M MacIldowie: M W. Cole, Rev. A. S Giles, F.64 words
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352 1940-11-12 10 Y.M.C.A. Score 3-2 Victory At Hockey T Vf c a IN a vi,oro«s./;,^ game of hockey at a yesterday the M lAn nwly defeated t^\ Ver >aZ Sutherland Hi g „U„ d goals 10in,,. dnc r^ k* th^ e Y.M.C A t in the first half and second. The Y's352 words
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Page 10 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous177 1940-11-12 10 FURTHER WEIGHTS FOR SECOND DAY Singapore Winter Races WEIGHTS for four more races at Bukit Timah on Wednesday. Nov 20. the second day of the Singapore Turf Club's winter race meeting, are Home*. Class 3. Div. 1. 6 furs. Kentucky 9.00 Ctntaurus 8.03 Courting 8.11 San Frisco 8 03 Straight177 words
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