The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 6 December 1940
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Title Section20 1940-12-06 1 LATE SINGAPORE EDITION The Singapore Free Press AND DAILY NEWS NO. 16.264. ESTD. 1835 FRIDAY, DECEMBER 6, 1940 5 cents20 words
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136 1940-12-06 1 London. Dec. 5. been made, and is tan solving the progfct raiders, but the of some complexity be dealt with gradupi ifc onnatioii to^ the na to-day Mr. C. R. L. r> v Seal, stated that m And undue pessiv to be avoided inReuter - 136 words
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844 1940-12-06 1 Troops Roads Bombed, Warship Hit, 10 Enemy Planes Said Shot Down GREEK FORCES CAPTURE NEW STRATEGIC HEIGHTS k Athens, Dec. 5. J^Pi important British air victory is announced at British headquarters here. In a fierce battle over the enemy lines yesterday British fighters, withoutReuter - 844 words
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Article152 1940-12-06 1 SEW WATERWAY U. S. DEFENCE Detroit, Itec. 5. *£&IDfc>- intends to approve a treaty a Canada :or the completion at the seaway and power proThe President made this anthe Great Lakes ind Pow<*r conference to-day. roMi Waterway Treaty was ringtQß la July, 1932. with ie. eloping the St. Lawrence •eear.Reuter - 152 words
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26 1940-12-06 1 CMomreux, iiec. 5. the Swiss newspaper l-ausannc, containing a account of last battle In the M»diterra:i3een banned from entrv ReuterReuter - 26 words
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187 1940-12-06 1 London, Dec. 5. "pHE lact that Eire depends on Britain for all the main factors in her economic existence and that financially her interest clearly lies in a British victory is stressed by the periodical Banker, which generally reflects the view of LondonReuter - 187 words
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126 1940-12-06 1 Canberra, Dec. 5. A CRISIS in the House of Re- nresentatives over the Commonwealth budget was averted to-day when the Labour party decided to accept a compromise submitted by the Government. The decision followed a two-weet dispute in which Labour threatened to defeat the Government onReuter - 126 words
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Article36 1940-12-06 1 New York, Dec. 5. rE British steamer Marylyn. 4,555 tons, and a Greek freighter described as the San Gabriel have been torpedoed and sunk on South American voyages, according to the New York Maritime Register.— ReuterReuter - 36 words
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617 1940-12-06 1 London, Dec. 5. PARLIAMENTARY attention to-day was focussed on Britain's war aims. Normally the occasion— the debate on the speech from the Throne— would have been of first class importance and provided party keynotes— especially the Opposition— for the whole of the forthcoming session.Reuter - 617 words
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458 1940-12-06 1 New York, Dec. 5. DRITAIN'S financial position was "never stronger," declared Sir Frederick Phillips, third secretary of the British Treasury, when he arrived here by Clipper last night en route to Washington to confer with Mr. Henry Morgenthau, United StatesReuter - 458 words
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44 1940-12-06 1 New York. Dec. i. T«E award i>! oooudl for the v^oMJliN alUl/CCi Oil lufaua/ 111 wTI6 IiOUMC the United States by the Ministry oJ Shipping, Ls expected within the next few days, according to the Tournal ot Commerce- ReuterReuter - 44 words
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Article43 1940-12-06 1 London. Dec. 5. ENEMY nelitero and lighter-bombers whicb crossed the south-east coast this morning at a great height *fre turned back by RAP. nghters. Over one south-east coast, town, five Messerschmltts came under tntensr antiaircraft fire and one anoearad to have been ReuterReuter - 43 words
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Advertisement95 1940-12-06 1 I BARGAINS now being: i |a ilear the 0M remains of -oil's stock! PON 1 DELAY VISIT I lALE I -HOTIRM ALL'S RAFFLES HOTEL l£°j!i!» DINNER DANCE 8 p.m. to midnight NEW CABARET ATTRACTION B USTER MAGGIE SfSS, .Jfoiwr $3.00 Non-diners $1-00 Y j^ SUNDAY EVENING SOCIAL RENDEZVOUS MILITARY BAND95 words
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Advertisement339 1940-12-06 1 THIS WEEK'S SPECIAL BARGAINS! DRESS LENGTHS ww WILL BE (LEAKED BELOW COST. CHINESE LINGERIE AT HALF PRICE. 20% CASH DISCOUNT ON CARPETS MATS. DON'T ISE TOO LATE. STOCK- C A T V TAKING 9 A L El CHOTIRMALLS FESTIVE SEASON 1940/41 PROGRAMME ADELPHI HOTEL roof garden X'MAS EVE: Dec. 24.339 words
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321 1940-12-06 2 Rent Ordinance Amendments Suggested T*HE Straits Settlements (Singapore) Association is addressing Government a request that the Rent (Restriction) Ordinance be amended to permit a landlord to apply direct to Court for an order for the recovery of possession of premises reasonably required by him for occupation for business purposes by321 words
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Article82 1940-12-06 2 PERTAIN parts of Metropolitan Prance not Included in the area occupied by Germany in accordance with the terms of the Franco-German armistice convention of i&st June will be treated as enemy territory for the purpose of trading under the Emergency Powers (Defence) Act 1939 and the Defence (Trading82 words
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Article488 1940-12-06 2 WOMAN TELLS OF INTRUDER'S VISIT WEEPING bitterly, a 22-year-old Cantonese woman related in the Singapore Coroner's court yesterday how she was awakened in her room early one morning by a "slim, tall man dressed in black" who forced her, at the point of a knife, to deliver him some keys.488 words
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Advertisement241 1940-12-06 2 BOOKING AND ATTENDANCE ADVISABLE" STRAITS TIMES. A6 T fts ih fL^&ffif Sk SHOWS I LHAMPKA 3.15, 6.15 9.15 I AS THE FILM MEASURES OVER 13,000 ft. long, patrons are advised to be seated early. PRICES: $2, $1. 50 cts. EXCLUSIVE OF TAX The screen's most brilliant stars Together in their241 words
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Advertisement100 1940-12-06 2 "THE LUCKY PEOPLE" ARE THOSE THAT FOLLOW THE CROWDS TO THE PAVILION TO-MY rt 6.15 9.15 £kffiß99 WHEN THIS GREAT JiT .5» 4 A I 'Ti r»«w m. Jt Ja>^^wU a- LAUGHTER -MAKERS J^^f j flB C"T C Ik* XT ffrjfllJtf^jffi MOST EMBARRASSING A Ist GABMOUT BRITISH NEWS. NEXT CHANGE:COMEDY100 words
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Advertisement258 1940-12-06 2 ANOTHER HIT IN M.G.M. S JT?^^ OUTSTANDINC^iciURES: E Op" TWO GREAT STARS~ TOGETHER CAPITOL] ZE£* i^T^.lS The Girl who won the World's Award as Beaut > BEAUTY— The Man who won TWO ACADEMY \v\ MBFR hSi YEARS BEST ACTOR! Rl>S as Latest METROTONE NEWS-of-thc-Day inoludin, inv As FRENCH INDOCHINA By258 words
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SOVIET DEMANDS TOKIO EXPLANTION
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333 1940-12-06 3 "Communism" Clause In Pack With Nanking O tf OF RUSSIAN AID TO CHIANG WILL CONTINUE London, Dec. 5. rf l'« I0il has Japan that it continues ani/e <^n. Chiang Kai-shek's administration as na ...v eminent of China, and not that of Wtt-wti w ho has been proclaimed by Japan onReuter - 333 words
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67 1940-12-06 3 Shanghai, Dec. 5. £LOSE on the heels of America's recent $100,000,000 loan to China, the British Government is reported to be considering a £6,000,000 credit to China, according to Chinese Press dispatches. Previously Great Britain had granted a £3,000,000 loan. Another Chinese PressReuter - 67 words
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Article118 1940-12-06 3 Government Raid Shelters "UNDER URGENT EXAMINATION" MATTERS concerned with the dispersal of population and air raid shelters were under urgent expert examination, it is stated in a letter from the Secretary of Defence, Malaya, to the Straits Settlements (Singapore) Association. The letter, according to a report by the association, was118 words
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Article131 1940-12-06 3 London, Dec. 5. BRITISH fighter aircraft are now being equipped with the cannon. The change-over has been going on lor some time, and a number of German raiders accounted for recently have been shot down by fighters with this new and formidable armament. The advantages thatReuter - 131 words
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Article150 1940-12-06 3 Shanghai. Dec. 5. THROUGH the intervention of the Consular body, the Japanese have relaxed somewhat the restrictions in the blockaded area In the Japanesecontrolled sector of the International Settlement as regards foreigners, but the Chinese are still finding difficulty in entering or leaving the district.Reuter - 150 words
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513 1940-12-06 3 London, Dec. 5. \UHAT is regarded in London as significant evidence that the Germans are not so satisfied with the effects of the night raids on British provincial cities as their propaganda suggests is the fury with whichBritish Wireless - 513 words
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Article41 1940-12-06 3 Ex-King Carlo's Life In Danger? I on don. Dec. 5. suction that ex-Kins life m.i> be in some Jf» n> eyed in reports gj* the >Q^i>b (r »y* ■Kjk'SMS be evidence that Ambers "f th Rumanian "VK* enlt > lcft RumanU ReuterReuter - 41 words
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68 1940-12-06 3 V* York, Dec. 5. L united' State* and the Soviet agreed that the United JriUU at Vladivostok. 1123 -hail be reopened, •o th. Washington corllat of the New York Heraldj quotes diplomatic ETfcEn that :hii U the nrst conceskwit to T he U::.:d StatesReuter - 68 words
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Article55 1940-12-06 3 .uiberra. l>ec. 5. eminent is asrol of all Australian rding to a state;\iqe. Minister of once, to-c .e tne accuinui irgo a! Australian I expeditiously. In accordance i as and the 1 the use to I for hir- dc order of is. jitloned In jReuter - 55 words
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36 1940-12-06 3 Batavia, Dec. 5. I«HE Netherlands Indies Spitfire lund offered Mr. Churchill to-day its tenth birthday Spitfire. In less than three months the Netherlands Indies Spitfire fund has completed two sauadrons.- ReuterReuter - 36 words
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Article27 1940-12-06 3 Belgrade. Dec. 3. RUMANIA'S dailv oil production has fallen from 1.700 to 1,300 wagons, accnrHn?r to a d sDatch from Buchar--1 pst ReuterReuter - 27 words
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467 1940-12-06 3 ;i<i-m, Dec. 5. sued by the Air [Jhlr -ervice on air Gcnranj says that there I the R.A.F.'S P of liming rather than bombs is the I d<xs it cause damage will hurt Germany most, is evidence that it injuresBritish Wireless - 467 words
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187 1940-12-06 3 R. A. F. ON TOP IN SECOND PHASE OF THE WAR Lond<m, Dec. 4. THE Polish Minister of Information, *%> tM there have been two cUflerseised the Atlantic tited to preported by nir raidr jn the largest m^ndov* losses. 'Since then Hitler has tried to cover up his failure withBritish Wireless - 187 words
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Article180 1940-12-06 3 London, Dec. 5. EARLIER reports of the comparative i inactivity of Nazi raiders last night are confirmed by an Air Ministry communique, which states that in the early hours of last night enemy aircraft flew towards London and the Midlands and dropped high explosive andReuter - 180 words
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Article282 1940-12-06 3 London, Dec 5. REPORTS up to 5 p m. show 13 enemy aircraft were destroyed over Britain to-day. One British fighter was lost but the pilot is safe. R.A.F. bombers last night made a sustained attack on various objectives in the Dusseldorf area, where fires and explosions resultedReuter - 282 words
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Article55 1940-12-06 3 Bombay, Dec. 5. ABROrHER and sister are now detained under the Defence of India Act. Mrs. Pandit, sister of Pandit Nehru and first woman Minister in India, having been arrested. In Orissa Biswanath Das, forme; premier, is also among those arrested 'following Mr. Gandhi's ramDatenReuter - 55 words
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117 1940-12-06 3 London, Dec. 5. A TRIBUTE to the "extraordinary valour of the Greeks, which has given the Allied cause its first major land victory" was paid by Mr. Herbert Morrison. Minister for Home Security, who added: "The example Greece gives us is a timely reminder thatReuter - 117 words
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Article25 1940-12-06 3 London, Dec. 5. <I*RE Government of Eire has agreed to receive a greater number of evacuees from England.- ReuterReuter - 25 words
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Advertisement120 1940-12-06 3 PREVENTION IS BETTER THAN CURE Take care of your Teeth by using a HALEX TOOTHBRUSH New shipment just arrived All models in stock at MEDICAL HALL LTD. 3, BATTERY ROAD. A thundering jf% M "i" II M spectacle of Lf !||ps Ever y bo < J y TO DAY 3.15120 words
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642 1940-12-06 4 The Singapore Free Press FRIDAY, DECEMBER 6, 1940. Commander-in-Chief TT emphasises the important role 1 which Singapore must play in world affairs that this city should have been chosen by the Imperial Government as the headquarters for the new C-in-C, Far East. The choice of Singapore as the centre of642 words
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634 1940-12-06 4 By A Special Correspp^ A WARNING that Britain's dollar and gold reserves are not inexhaustible was given by Lord Lothian, British Ambassador in Washington, when he returned from a visit to London a few days ago. This has started a lively debate all over634 words
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666 1940-12-06 4 How Fi rst V.C.s Of The War Were Won A MONG the first five Victoria Crosses in this war, the first went to the Navy. There were two each for the Royal Air Force and Army. Capt. Ervine- Andrews of the East Lancashire Regiment is the only survivor. Capt. Harold666 words
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Advertisement214 1940-12-06 4 AUSOPP f S||g| i Q^jm3QElEaE3E] CHIY ERS Oi*«r« Jellies B*' The most popular jellies /or over half a century j The rich fruity tlavoun* »o ciiaract eristic of -~a! r »7*\ J/tfn L Chivers* Jellies have won for them a world t I f^^^*^7i wide popularity. W'Tiat could be nicer214 words
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Advertisement28 1940-12-06 4 0 The Correct Detailt and the Smart Appearance are plainly indicated in every Garment tailored by MIEN CHONG S'pore's most up-to-date Tailor 14 Coleman Si. t] Phone 451628 words
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Miscellaneous8 1940-12-06 4 GUESS WE GO THROUGH JUST THE SAME. FRANKLIN..'.8 words
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Article, Illustration1592 1940-12-06 5 MARY HEATHCOTT - Dutch Children's Day With St. Nicholas MARY HEATHCOTT Free Press Feature By YESTERDAY was a big day for the Dutch children in Singapore for it was St. Nicholas' day, and the saint, furthermore, paid I them a visit. It was rumoured that he would arrive by boat at Clifford Pier1,592 words
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Advertisement195 1940-12-06 5 Beautiful Grandmothers hlhis simple easy may tohok fresh and young ■IB Cl olive oil. both pre/ed are blended t ingredients in .y-- it or twenty years I >k.ilon non-creasy. It qui k!v nourishes and banishes wrinkles i bier Makes the iun?, feel good and gwom hair. English ltd t ir195 words
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Advertisement133 1940-12-06 5 for gala occasions (jp Before every important social x'v' function pay a visit to the Elizabeth Arden Salon for a W treatment completed with a f A special party make-up. tSf' V MAYNARD'S Battery Road. BATTERY RDAD jt AJL PMONE'- 40B? American Collection of dresses just received. Open 8 30133 words
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Article800 1940-12-06 6 Sharp Increase In U.S. Voters Willing To Risk War With Axis IX recent weeks, as the American people have faced new' challenges to their safety in the Pacific as well as in the Atlantic, nation-wide surveys show that there has not only been a sharp increase in800 words
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Article38 1940-12-06 6 /CONSUMPTION of do* flesh will be legal after January in Germany linger a new decree. Horse flesh is now available in some restaurants in Germany. Meat coupons are not needed to buy it.38 words
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Article89 1940-12-06 6 PRESIDENT Roosevelt said recently that America had gone soft with years o: easy living. He has now asked a former Olympic athlete to devise a plan for mass civilian physical training to "toughen up" America. John B. Kelly, Democratic Leader of Philadelphia and Olympic sculling champion in89 words
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594 1940-12-06 6 WRITING in the Statesman, ff Calcutta, Azaj Warqneh C. Martin, ex-Minister of Ethiopia in London, recalls how, before the advent of the Italians, many thousands of Indians were settled and profitably employed in Abyssinia. "I think," he writes. "I am right in saying594 words
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Article, Illustration45 1940-12-06 6 Someivhere on the southioest coast of Britain tne Koyai Aruuery arc standing by ready in every way. Men are living in dug-outs ready to ao into action at a moments notice. Picture shows a gunner having a shave in his dug-out.45 words
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Article365 1940-12-06 6 HOW the German raider which sank the British ship Saxby six months ago often sailed under the Dutch flag, changed her name three times while the Saxby's men were prisoners on board her, and had a telescopic funnel which could be raised or lowered at365 words
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59 1940-12-06 6 Dover Children In Peril, Will Not Leave n Dover ref use u liv them aithousi, '^iu t constant d,n R or lro > f from German Klm rr>m *Hfc, Thiv is one ot th#> ems arising from the £2 tacks on Britain. de?|LJ^>> l Paper. res th *D^ v Seventy:.59 words
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191 1940-12-06 6 Nearly Penniless Britons Have Luxury Trip Britons, mosth n fnni K X (ravelled across Russi^ meals of caviare, fh 2 ducks, geese, turkey, ham J cheese, and white bread delicacy in Russia The trans-Siberian i their meals. The Britons were rt-luj;cts trom tw 1 Baltic State of Estonia They travelled191 words
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Advertisement247 1940-12-06 6 UchUUf Your eyes are the most delicate, the most sensitive, the most easily harmed of all your features. And yet you probably never do anything at all to help them or protect them from the thousand and one dangers to which they are exposed. Then suddenly the time comes when247 words
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Advertisement91 1940-12-06 6 L-^ai M MM^_ M^^^^— mviv Till dip w 1 W3 QRCHf^ I SATURDAY I _^^^^^^^k 7th DECEMBER We have pleasure in announcing the opening on S;»(unl^ December, of the First Department Store in Orcluiiii K<» Ever increasing support of satisfied customers makes this exfMM 0 possible, and we are marking91 words
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Article, Illustration718 1940-12-06 7 CONTONESE GANGSTERS CAN MUSTER 50 FIREARMS Most Dangerous Element Of Local Underworld POLICE REVIEW OF CRIME hS? Sth and ?an s mo «t dangerous memapproximatelyL S erworld f Singaporean muster are nS af2n fire rn l s amongst them "which they ?3iw Mr n "^"declares the Inspector-General of copy of718 words
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122 1940-12-06 7 APPEAL JUDGE INCREASES PUNISHMENT j >;id accused, Hashim Ar.su llia, was the movin collecting a gang to the complainants. In view lal activities and his two his sentence is n.x months* rigorous and a fine of $100. or rigorous imprisonudgmen t dellTerC art yesterday by the Justice, Mr. Jn^ :ing122 words
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Article52 1940-12-06 7 t-d to Chiarur Soon Haat i a charge of robbery of i t) him in the Singapore which was described xI C Boyle as being connected r.pr case and was stated to have in Robinson Road on Monday. MM postponed until Dec. 10. the HmrnTirf for 24 hours52 words
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29 1940-12-06 7 r: Administering the Govern appointed Mr. P. O. Alpin I v.y Controller of Restricted r the Straits Settlements and Mr. to be an Assistant Controller.29 words
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Article66 1940-12-06 7 A PERSON may b3 required to furnish, or produce, to Government any information or article in his possession if such pro. duction is expedient "in the interests of pubii? safety, the defence of the Realm or the efficient prose cu ion of the war," states66 words
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386 1940-12-06 7 Chinese Gifts To London Raid Victims FINE RESPONSE TO APPEAL IT is most gratifying to learn that, in response to the China Relief und's appeal on behalf of the Lord Mayor's Air Raid Relief Fund, spontaneous contributions almost amounting to a deluge have been flowing into the Fund's office." states386 words
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Article103 1940-12-06 7 ■"pHE total donations to the Air Raid Relic! Account of the Malaya Patriotic Fund up to last Saturday amounted to $43,462.98. The latest subscriptions are Mrs. T. C. Hards $100; Sympathiser $100; Miss M. M. Pickup (Kuala Lumpur) $100; B. P. Bridge $300; French Officers103 words
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Article77 1940-12-06 7 u TTHE Women Go To It" is the title of a talk to be given from the Singapore broadcasting station tonight by Gertrude Hinch at 7.10. Mrs. Hinch was in England at the outbreak of war. For nearly a year she worked at the headquarters77 words
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Article110 1940-12-06 7 LISTENERS in Malaya whj have been accustomed to tuning-in to the early morning news relays may be interested in the following report from an up-country listener. The A. B.C. Station of Australia rebroadcasts the news from London at 6.05 a.m. Malayan time on every day except110 words
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Article83 1940-12-06 7 THE Ulk entitled "Every Dollar Helps' recently given from the Singapore station by Dr. T. H. Silcock, Professor of Economics at Raffles College, has now been printed as a leaflet and copies can be obtained without charge from the Department of Information and Publicity, Union83 words
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Article338 1940-12-06 7 Conviction Of Cafe Licensee AN appeal by the Crown, repre'M seated by Mr. E. N. Griffithj Jones, to enhance a sentence im- posed en the licensee of the Monico Cafe who had been convicted in the lower courts for an offence under j the Liquors338 words
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321 1940-12-06 7 THE importance and extent of war work done in the workshops and docks of the Singapore Harbour Board are disclosed in the Boards of hostilities, the dockyard and electrical departments were called upon to carry out the defensive equipment o: merchant vessels and the321 words
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187 1940-12-06 7 EFFECTIVENESS OF NAVY'S PROTECTION SHOWN THE effectiveness of the British Navy in keeping* the sea lanes of the world open in spite of the German submarine and surface raider menace is strikingly demonstrated by the fact that the trade handled Singapore wharves for the187 words
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165 1940-12-06 7 STATING that he WM at W to tnc Colony and did not know thai be had to report lost property to the police t-tation, Teflg Low K:a:i, a ricksha puller, was firied $15. or to a fortnight*! imprisonment. In the Bfa third court yestcn ay165 words
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153 1940-12-06 7 <From Our Own Correspondent Ipoh, l)c<. 5. I J. CAIT, until recently European manager of the Ipoh branch of John Little and Co., Limit- 'd, appear d in the first magistrate's court this morning en a charge of criminal breach of trusi in153 words
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89 1940-12-06 7 jWf HS K vv <iiu- Depot] Director ration), Mr. D. Walker and mi I were preinl at ihc- Gu.n Big Sen:- I Cecil Street, yesterday moraine t handwork and drawing exhibition annual nrizf <iistribution. Before th<- distribution they were variety concert b7 the89 words
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Advertisement15 1940-12-06 7 CAPITOL RESTAURANT TO-DAY BV SPECIAL REQUEST we serve KIJSTAFFEL TIFFIN $1.30 your Reservation NOW! bncv15 words
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Advertisement118 1940-12-06 7 '^ft I Bm P^ > A a^V a^^^^^^^^^^a^^a^aM Easily the most wonderful display of Toys ever shown in Malaya SHOP EARLY =ROBINSON CO., LTD^J K. P. M. LINE Regular sailings to Java, Bali, Sumatra, Borneo and all other ports in the Netherlands Indies. ORIENT JAVA AFRICA LINE Regular bi-monthly service118 words
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Advertisement429 1940-12-06 8 P.&O. and BRITISH f INDIA LINES (INCORPORATED IN ENGLAND) I P. «c O. 8. N. CO'S SAILINGS. The best possible services are being maintained by The P. 0. S. N. Coy. from the Straits to rheir usual ports of call in China, India, Ceylon and the f'nitcd Kingdom. Passenger? are429 words
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Advertisement369 1940-12-06 8 BOUSTEAD CO. ITS. (inccH-porateo id h m S > ifcLfcPHONh: tYeUtJ 243J5. ra-«a«e Rdian pacbi ic fli§yj|j|PfiHCT 'Incorporateo m e*^eJi*»"OJ Regular service from the Orient to Vrncouver by I GIANT EMPRESSES— Across Canada through the Canadian Rockies— Lake Louise— Banff. Trans-Atlantic by EMPRESS DUCHESS "or MONT steamers j to the369 words
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Advertisement406 1940-12-06 8 MANSFIELD CO., LTD. BLUE FUNNEL LIHEL Frequent Sailings to United Kingdom Oate^ guaranteed, all cargo >oc kings subject to Conf e ro° 0< War Clauses. WESTERN AUSTUAL| A THE SHORTEST SEA ROUTE Al r^E Cheapest Fa Regular Services to mantle I Perth, V a Jav< by first class oass^nger ship406 words
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242 1940-12-06 9 Other Arrangements From Jan. 1, Says Controller pURTHER steps in the control of rice into Malaya have been taken, with the announcement that no more licences to import the commodity from Burma, Java and IndoChina will be issued during December. Other control242 words
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163 1940-12-06 9 WITHOUT calling upon Mr. Roland Braddell, counsel for the respondents, the judges sitting in the Court of Civil Appeal yesterday dismissed an appeal by a married woman who claimed to be a beneficiary of the 51.0C0.000 estate of the late Wee Slang Tat. In the163 words
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Article161 1940-12-06 9 TPHE Court of Civil Appeal, compris- ing Mr. Justice Poyser, Mr. Justice Manning and Mr. Justice GordcnSmith, yesterday increased an award for damages to $5,000 for injuries received in a street accident. The appeal was against part of the judgment of the acting Chief Jusiie<\ Mr.161 words
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Article78 1940-12-06 9 IN connection with the report in the Free Press on Nov. 27 of the ease in which Andrew Kurucz, an American sailor made a statement that he had been beaten outside a cabaret in Anson Road, it has been pointed out to us -hat the date he78 words
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589 1940-12-06 9 DECISION ON CINEMA OWNER'S APPLICATION HTMLE r»ent Assessment Board decided yes- terday that it only had power to rebear ca.es coming within the ambit ot Section 7 of the Increase of Rent (Restriction) Ordinance and had no power to reconsider any other cases. They589 words
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Article146 1940-12-06 9 ALTHOUGH the main Christmas mails for the United Kingdom are already well on their way, the volume of Christmas letters pnd pr c*\* to ether destinations nearer at hand has begun to increase notice- ably. Members of the public can help in ex- peditine the passage146 words
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Article471 1940-12-06 9 THE list 6f registered monthly sub- scribers to the Malaya Patriotic Fund up to last Saturday showed a total of $2,758.50. The list is: "A. J. B. D." $5; F. B. M. Akkermans $5; N. S. Alexander $30; A. Alcan $50; Rev. A. S. Moore Anderson471 words
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Article62 1940-12-06 9 CEWER work Is now In progress In Tanjong Rhu between Port Road and the Singapore Swimming Club. The work is expected to take four or five weeks to complete, dunr.g v livh time a certain amount of obstruction to traffic cannot be avoided, states a62 words
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Article48 1940-12-06 9 piisoeaent was pns*?d on lim Tian Btu viien he wa« convicted in th a Singapore third co\ut yesterday of a listing in the management of a chap jee kee lottery In Singapore. He was stated to have had a previous conricttal for a similar offence.48 words
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119 1940-12-06 9 DAILY nilCEfl CURRENT Pec. 5, It o'clock noon I Future Mouths Quocations I K-3 IX R.S.S. on Registered Tender December 38% 39 Jan.-March 38 38^ April-June 36^ 367a Tone of Market: Steady, latest Cable: London Spot Sheet HT'sd. per lb. New York Spot Sheet U.S.119 words
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348 1940-12-06 9 THE Greeks were not fortunate in the I war against Turkey which began in 1921, says the New York Times. But this was not so much the lault of the Greek sold'crs as of the Greek high command and the Greek political348 words
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Article138 1940-12-06 9 DEMANDS FOR TIMBER FROM MIDDLE EAST CUBSTANTIAL orders for coal have u been accepted by the Indian Department of Supply for Hong Kong, Haifa, Egypt, Sudan and the Admiralty. In addition to the vast requirements for Indian defence forces, new demands for all kinds of138 words
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Article124 1940-12-06 9 Almost as serious as me raging fever. Is the serious weakness it leave* behind It is danger point No 2 m your illness. The only way to overcome the weak*' ness Is by feeding up. But the stomach is Just as weak as the124 words
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Advertisement679 1940-12-06 9 CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS BANK OF CHINA (Incorporated in Chin* by Special Charter) Singapore; beg to announce the opening on Dec. 9, 1910. of their SOUTH BRIDGE ROAD OFFICE at 209, South Bridge Hoa.l, Singapore. Chief: MR. LOKE CHAN HING N TELEPHONES: Chiefs Office: 6513 General: 6512 j PARKCANE C. HWANG, MANAGER,679 words
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Advertisement180 1940-12-06 9 nUBHUIV SERVICE TO SAN FKANCIbCO, LOS ANGELES, NEW YORK, BOSTON VIA MANILA, HONG KONG PANAMA CANAL SailS'pore Arrive B.F. Arrive NT. sjs. PRESIDENT VAN BUREN Dec 31 Jan. 28 Peb 17 B.s. ZOELLA LYKES Jan. 25 Peb 20 Mar. 10 S£. RUEBIN TIPTON Feb. 19 Mar. 17 Apr. 4 PASSENGER180 words
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Article, Illustration31 1940-12-06 10 picture. The Kaflic> College Ku:jby team, who were beaten by the Medical College by nine i»om;> for three in the annual Galloway (up at Bukit Timah on Tuesday. Free PressFree Press - 31 words
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679 1940-12-06 10 DARK ENCOUNTER HAS GOOD HOME RECORD Pl'R new horses will have their first runs in Malaya during: the Selanjror Turf Club's winter race meeting, which starts to-morrow. They are Scofflaw, Dark Encounter and Annk Rooney, who have been classified in class two,679 words
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957 1940-12-06 10 Services Play Brilliantly To Win Four-Two HOCKEY IN AID OF THE WAR FUND Combined Services 4; Singapore Civilians 2. DLAYING first-class hockey, the Combined Services beat r the Singapore Civilians by four goals to two on the S.C.C. padang yesterday. Rear-Admiral T. B. Drew and957 words
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Article76 1940-12-06 10 "TTiE following will represent the Singapore Amaceur Sports Union team in a friendly badminton match agains: the Mayfair Badminton Party "B" team at the Mayfair court 603, Geylang Road, at 3.15 p. m on Sunday: Neo Kim Poh, Gail Poh Yew. Harcld Sean, Yeo Kian Chuan,76 words
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Article53 1940-12-06 10 QWING to a cu- sustained over an eye during sparring. Ah Kow. who was billed to fight Baby Chocolate in the main event in a junior boxing promo.ion at the Happy Wcrld to-night, has been medically advised not to fight, and the whole programme has been postponed53 words
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Article28 1940-12-06 10 ♦THE Royal Singapore Golf Club's women's December medal competition, which was to have been played last Monday, has been postponed to Monday, Dec. 9.28 words
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614 1940-12-06 10 THHE btory of how the generosity of certain Singapore residents made it possible for a small English school to build much-needed class-rooms was told by the Ven. Archdeacon Graham White when he dedicated the new $16,000 block of St. Hilda's Schooi, Katong,614 words
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70 1940-12-06 10 nTHK. following will represent the Army Crusaders against the Army Wanderers in a Malayan Rugby Union game at 5 pm. on the padang to-morrow: LBdr. Howard; 2'Lt. Campbell, Gnr. Davies, Capt. Murphy, Spr. Little john: 2>Lt. Webb, 2'IA MacPherson: Sgt. McQuade, Lieut. Smiley, 21 Lt.70 words
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Article30 1940-12-06 10 PENANG SOCCER TEAM TO MEET PERAK •From Oir *T*HE follow a represent Pagainst Prrak Pen the Poppy Day fund, on Saturday Paul; Ander Danker. Bucha Marriappen Guai Mo named N^t-ir30 words
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Article43 1940-12-06 10 THE badminu.n main, bv'tw, Bpcrtllght B P H :°zrr. and *.b» Flight B P "B have be^n pla>' j rt last .Sundo Flight B P OOOTt b ar.-.i.M ow.ng to thP sodden court The matrl: I on the Fligiv B p this Sunday43 words
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Article141 1940-12-06 10 GOOD support is expected for to-day's soccer match at Anson Road stadium between the R A T. and the Singapore Civilians. The game wili start at 5 p.m. The Airmen have yet to beat the Civilians and, although it is a friendly match, the reputation of the141 words
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Article, Illustration49 1940-12-06 10 pirttm The Royal Air Force, the Blues, beat the Rova) lustralufi ir i 11 points to three In a rugger match, played in aid of the sivimT'.. 11 unite, at Jalan Besar Stadium on Wednesday. The picture !!h«L in the loose. Free PressFree Press - 49 words
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267 1940-12-06 10 AGAINST KEDAH, SELANGOR AND PAHANG f <From Our Own Correspondent' Ipoh, Dec. 5. PBRAK, rresh from their triumphs at Kuala Lumpur last week-end when they beat Singapore by two goals to nil and Negri Sembiian by four goais to two, will play three267 words
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Article56 1940-12-06 10 Famous Criketer Dies "TIIL death is announced famous cricketer vi K Foster, who (ipta.afd \nthni ACainst thf Australians Hr i one of a famous band «>f broths who played crirkei for \Wrw IM shire, and had ih~ distinction 1926 oi srorinß tw«. sfparate hundreds in a first -rla^ mitrh HeReuter - 56 words
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Miscellaneous59 1940-12-06 10 To-day's Sports Events SOCCER: Singapore Civilians vs. Koyal Air Force, m aid of the RJ%.F. Benevolent Fund, 5 p.m. at Anson Road stadium. HOCKEY: S.C.R.C. vs. S.C.C., S.C.R.C.; S.R.C. vs. Fort Canning, S.R.C.; Indian Association II vs. S.R.C. 11, Bales tier; Police vs. Indian General Hospital, Depot; Post Office vs.59 words
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