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Title Section13 1940-12-17 1 The Singapore Free Press NO. 16,273. 1835 TLESDAIf, DECEMBER 17, 1940 5 cents13 words
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535 1940-12-17 1 Explosions Follow Direct Hits In Heavy Naples Raid BATTLESHIPS MOORED TO BLAZING JETTY ATTACKED Cairo, Dec. 16. CIVE direct hits were made on a concentration of cruisers and destroyers, resulting m four large explosion* during a very heavy and successful raid by R.A.F. long-range bombers onReuter - 535 words
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655 1940-12-17 1 VICEROY REGRETS CONGRESS STAND ofTl>0 fT1> Calcutta, Dec. 16. UK objective remains to lead India to the proclaimed goal of Dominion status, and that as early as may be," declared the Viceroy, Lord Linlithgow, addressing the annual general meeting of the Associated Chambers ofReuter - 655 words
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Article106 1940-12-17 1 REMOVING OBSTACLES TO AID FOR U.K. Washington, Dec. 16. fDtlll voice of Mr. Sol rman of the House itiTei Foreign Affairs was raised at a comting to-day m favour of on of all legal obstacles p aid to Britain, desired credit for a Mr. Bloom said,Reuter - 106 words
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50 1940-12-17 1 London, I tec. i»». fOLON^ WILLIAM J. DONOVAN. had previously undertaken imporuni missions on behalf of Presifen: Roosevelt, arrived m England by ur to-day :rom Lisbon. Colonel Donovan, who has come San the United States, is engaged m jr.» of which has nut ReuterReuter - 50 words
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26 1940-12-17 1 Sydney, Dec 16. T £28.000.000 war loan end of November is certain r'.bed. announced the ComMr. A. W. Fadden.— ReuterReuter - 26 words
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Article84 1940-12-17 1 London, Dec. 16. THE nomination of Gen. Dentz as French High Commissioner for Syria and Lebanon, has caused some restlessness m these territories, according to information reaching the Free French news agency. Sabotage on railways and m factories is reported while, despite severe censorship, Gen. de Gaulle'sReuter - 84 words
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381 1940-12-17 1 London. Dec. 16. GERMAN propaganda appears to be somewhat nonplussed by the recent military operations m Albania and Libya and political developments m the Balkans, says Fergus J. Ferguson, Renter's chief diplomatic correspondent. The German Press and radio appear uncertain as to the bestReuter - 381 words
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246 1940-12-17 1 London, Dec. 16. fTHE fact that Mr. David Lloyd George, 1 Prime Minister of the last war, called upon Mr. Churchill, the Prime Minister, at the iatter's official residence at No. 10. Downing Street today will give rise to much speculation m view ofReuter - 246 words
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80 1940-12-17 1 £3,000,000 Duty On Duke's Estate London, Dec. I A WINDFALL of over £3 000,000 *'!l come to the British Exchequer following the death of the Duke of Bedford m August. The Duke was on? of the wealthiest British landowners *nd leit an estate valued at £4.081,000. :>n whirh duty ofReuter - 80 words
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Article32 1940-12-17 1 London, Dec. R THE Queen, accompanied by the two Princesses, was among the crowds of Christmas shoppers to-day and displayed a keen Interest m selecunf personal presents at various shops. British WirelessBritish Wireless - 32 words
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Advertisement215 1940-12-17 1 BIGIA TEA gOS THE FRESHNESS gg hKAGRANCE OF THE |A mAN GARDEN; |B£Cl TO YOUR HOME RAFFLES HOTEL TMigbt-DINNER& DANCE (nfamal) Bp.a8 p.a. U midnight P0P AT?RAc C TtSS RET BUSTER MAGGIE i l>mner $3M Non-diners $1.00 ■gT SUNDAY -MILITARY BAND CONCEPT W THE OPEN AIR PALM COURT— B.3O to215 words
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Advertisement76 1940-12-17 1 THERE IS NO BETTER TEA THAN BIGIA TEA I GROWN IN MALAYA SEAVIEW H HOTEL IHMWM PERFECTLY AIRCONDITI ONED BX SEABREEZEB TO NIGHT SPECIAL DINNER DANCE DINNER $3.- DANCE INFORMAL NO ADMISSION tHAKOI SATURDAY EXTENSION TO 1 A.M. APELPHI GRILL Whether you require ught rerresrunenu ox an fiaoorate meal, tot76 words
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237 1940-12-17 2 CHILDREN SCORE WITH DANCING DISPLAY I AN enchanting entertainment was staged by the little pupils of the Fay Hamilton School of Dancing m aid of The War Fund at the Adelphi Hotel yesterday. The show raised $318.20 for the Fund. The highlight of the programme was the item. "Dancing through237 words
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Article139 1940-12-17 2 TIES m che annual championships of the Useful Badminton Party, to be played on Saturday, are as follows* "B M SINGLES J. C. Kcruthu vs. Cheo Eng Hoe; E. Tian Swee vs F. Hoeden; Ong Kirn Seng vs. Lim Choo Ann; A. Tlinmbiay:ih vs Ang Teck139 words
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Article131 1940-12-17 2 PLAYING on their opponents' court, the Sykes Badmin:on Party beut the Flight B.P. by three games to two m a friendly badminton match of seven games on Sunday. Two games were abandoned due to the inclement weatht-r. Results. Syke? players mentioned first, were: Jt-ilrey Ch^n and131 words
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117 1940-12-17 2 pLAYING without their first player Tan Chong Tee. the Marigold Badminton Party were fully extended by their weaker opponents, the United Family 8.P., m their inter-club badminton fixture, which the former won by four games to one. Scores. Marigold players mentioned first, were: Koh Keng117 words
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72 1940-12-17 2 THi: following were the scores returned m the Keppel Golf Club's December medal: A. G. Good 80—12=68; W. Y. Semple 84 15--C9: M. G. Harvey 83—12=71; R. OfTord 92—20-72; M. J. Woolnough 17—15=71 BALL SWEEPS Saturday: first nine holes A. C. Good 38 6=32:72 words
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Article59 1940-12-17 2 rpHE film "London Can Take It," described by American commentators as the most exciting and successful war picture of the year, will begin a season at the Capitol Theatre, Singapore, to-night, with th; 3 opening of "My Little Chickadee." It has been produced by the British59 words
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107 1940-12-17 2 (Prom Our Own Correspondent) Ipoh, Dec. 16. nPHE Ex-Services Association of Malaya j 1 (Ipoh branch) and Mr. E. C. Watson chairman of the Perak Turf Club, have each contributed a donation of $1,000 to the Perak Spitfire Fund which is now open for107 words
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Article31 1940-12-17 2 TIE Malayan Magic Circle is giving a performance at the Hollandschc Club Cairnhill Road, to-night m aid of The War T, Un *n* GUCStS WiU admltte d. Admi^lon31 words
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Advertisement227 1940-12-17 2 CKKETEI) BY A PACKED HOUSE AT LAST SATURDAY'S MIDNIGHT PREMIERE! I OPENING A uANIBdA 315 615 TO DAY /^LnMlTlPgC^^ 9.15 P.M. BRITAIN'S ANSWER TO AMERICA'S •CONFESSIONS OF A NAZI SPY" Imm A ySBW 19 if Bli CL %JmWI THE NAZIS ATTEMPT »£s"s?iciiw°Y R Of L TO STEAL ADMIRALTY tHT7IT^ SECRETS227 words
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Advertisement171 1940-12-17 2 Come up and See them TO-DAY! THE TOWN'S BK LAUGH 8110* |CA^PITOa, 5 'S.. l: fl Urn l U AnU UULiLI SlQs&x. I /%i %^^^SHl^^ -iJNP^.^*^ L fir. T kH^^Je x-;- S^vSs^ .^WJFfc tfT-'SJy MAE W.Ea t i HE9I HfinWv -j^^' tJoseph CALLEIA Dick FORAN jfegfpt' Donald MEEK- Funy KNIGHT171 words
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711 1940-12-17 3 Sidi Barrani, Dec. 16 p)B some hours since my arrival here I have been r hearing from men who carried out the attack against 0 IM key position during this gallant battl? an action fought by British troops who were outnumbered711 words
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240 1940-12-17 3 ¥X London, Dec. 16. jN this war the British army has had long to wait for its chances, declares the Daily Telegraph m an editorial to-day on the great victory m the Western Desert. The British Expeditionary Force serving under theReuter - 240 words
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Article258 1940-12-17 3 IMPORTANT HEIGHTS TAKEN IN SOUTH London, Dec. 16. AN agency message from Athens reports that an Italian general and I a colonel as well a£ other oiflcers fell !in battle or were captured by the Greek army when they took a height on the southern sector to-day.Reuter - 258 words
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Article36 1940-12-17 3 London. Dec. 1C /COMPLYING with the Government's V* request not to attract war workers from their 1ot» more than one day during the holidays, the Football Association has can- j celled the Boxing Day programme. ReuterReuter - 36 words
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Article104 1940-12-17 3 Italy Must Save Herself Nazis I_._ Ankara, Dec. 16. TALY'S defeat are not likely to result m Hitler changing his policy and attempting a Balkans campaign for the rescue of Mussoline. it is believed here. At least German propaganda m Turkey is saying that Italy entered the war against BritainReuter - 104 words
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158 1940-12-17 3 R.A.F. Bombers In Prolonged Raid On Berlin London, Dec. 16. O A.F. bombers made a prolonged v attack last night on targets m Berlin. This is the first time our planes visited Berlin since the heavy attack a week or two ago, when they bombed railway stations and other targetsReuter - 158 words
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133 1940-12-17 3 Thailand Meeting of Border Commission Tokio. Dec. 16. INDICATING its willingness to settle the border disputes with French tndo-China, the Thai Government, m a communique, announces its readiness to open the first meeting of the border commission established previously, according to a semi-official Japanese report from Bangkok. The communique, however,Reuter - 133 words
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77 1940-12-17 3 London, Dec. 16. MR. MACKENZIE KING. Canadian Prime Minister, has received a message from the King thanking him for the message of sympathy sent on behalf of the Canadian Government on the death of Lord Lothian. His Majesty's message, after expressing thanks, said: "Lord Lothian, byBritish Wireless - 77 words
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Article93 1940-12-17 3 London, Dec 16. German soldiers m Brussels salute Belgian reserve officers returning from prison camps but do not salute Italian air force officers according to the Free Belgian news agency. Although Belgian prisoners of war are now being released, their return b taking a long time. The agency93 words
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446 1940-12-17 3 Pilot-Officer's Thrilling Story Of Battles With Raiders London, Dec. IC. T CER «bo had already >MnKiiished Flying Cross. •Uy awarded the DlstingOrder m the field, and down more than 20 Gerover Britain, gave a or A Day's Work P pjrly m th 3 morning/ had net Ion? to wait MdBritish Wireless - 446 words
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92 1940-12-17 3 London, Dec 16. ELABORATE plans have been made In Britain to entertain overseas troops at Christmas. Not only will hundreds spend their leave m private homes but parties are being arranged by the Royal Empire Society, Beavfr Canadian Club and Overseas League. Here is anReuter - 92 words
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Article181 1940-12-17 3 London, Dec. 16. pERMAN bombers last night attacked the Sheffield area, m north England, where damage was caused to houses and other property. It is officially stated that reports hitherto received indicate that casualties were not heavy. In one town a number of fires was startedReuter - 181 words
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Article43 1940-12-17 3 London, Dec. 16. ONCE again the Italian news agency praises the British, which it once described as "decadent and on the verge of collapse.** "We are proud to light against such imposing forces of the British army/ it says.43 words
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Article162 1940-12-17 3 TOKIO NEWSPAPER ON NEW THREAT Tokio. Dec 16 "AS long as the United States keeps up her present attitude, we may be forced to utilise the three-power pact to the fullest extent," states the Chugai Shogyo, prominent daily, m a leading article. Assailing the Far Eastern policy ofReuter - 162 words
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135 1940-12-17 3 London, Drc 15. I^OUR British officers were decorated by Dr. Edouard Benes. chairman of the Czechoslovak Provisional Government In London yesterday, when he visited the aerodrome where the Csecho-Slovak fighter squadron is stationed Officers who received the Czechoslovak military cross included the Britlsn squadron-leader whoBritish Wireless - 135 words
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Advertisement249 1940-12-17 3 PREVENTION IS BETTER THAN CURE Take care of your Teeth by using a HALEX TOOTHBRUSH New shipment just arrived AU models m stock at MEDICAL HALL LTD. 3. BATTERY ROAD. I GRAND OPENING TO-DAY I 3 SHOWS I CATHAY BOOK EARLY 3.15 6.15^.15 Ifl" ol WQME_34OO EXCITING! STARTLIN G! TRUE!249 words
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676 1940-12-17 4 The TUESDAY, DECEMBER 17, 1949. Economic Slaves is rapidly completing v the economic enslavement of the nations which she has conquered. Day by day systematic plundering is going on and very little pretence is made about it. Dr. Ley. the Reich Labour chief, has declared that it is unfitting that676 words
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Article, Illustration16 1940-12-17 4 .s to wvmmmm momouik TO THOSE COHCESwed u<7* REcEwT EXPLOni OF TMF iTAItAM NAV^f16 words
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Article664 1940-12-17 4 BRITANNICUS - What Shall We Do With Victory? BRITANNICUS BY ]VIR. Winston Churchill, asked about British war aims, has said m effect that we must come closer to winning the war before we can sensibly declare what we intend to do with our victory. This is sound sense, and has been accepted664 words
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Article, Illustration536 1940-12-17 4 JLjUCH of the important work being done to make Britain safe against invasion or air attack is carried out by part-time workers. The Observer Corps, which is probably performing more continuously vital work than any other of these bodies, is a typically British organization m that it relies536 words
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Advertisement311 1940-12-17 4 I %fp ALLSOPP S 111 J By Special appointment Established Sj^^^f^ !872: NEWEST DESI6NS IN DIAMOND JEWELLERY I Necklaces Bracelets Brooches Rings Clip Watches f incorporated tn Ceylon j SINGAPORE IPOH PENANG. ■am £>%b B^^b ihiumi sls.kvlce to san francisco, los angeles, new york, boston via manila, hong kong panama311 words
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Advertisement62 1940-12-17 4 Be Careful m wearing un ground Sunglasses, which may cause your eyes to be defective. Go to Nan Sin and see tin? modern frames fitted with Genuine Chance English Crookes' B or B 2 Dark glasses for Safe and Comfortable Vision At $5.00 oei pair. Nan Sin Optical House 325.62 words
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Article, Illustration1063 1940-12-17 5 MARY HEATHCOTT - Big Crowd At Volunteer M.G. Company Dance MARY HEATHCOTT Free Press Feature By James.. Mr and Mrs. E. Matthews and Miss Irir.a Ford and MUs R. Marcus Messrs. A. C. and P. E. D'Sylva. S. Bain. P. osouza. I. Ley*^, c Rodrißues. o. Hogan. r. B yrne. R. ™°f •NFree Press - 1,063 words
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122 1940-12-17 5 Marshal Chiang's Adviser Writing His Memoirs MR. W. H. Donald, an Australian, who became adviser to the Chiang Kai-shek Government m China, is now m the South Seas resting, reading, and writing his memoirs. From China, Mr- Donald sailed to Rabaul, capital of New Guinea. There he addressed the local122 words
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Advertisement164 1940-12-17 5 J>. Jlote/y natural MCURlSbrbalv Bfiutiful Hair le^uits from care neipi. nature dv esaentla] organs curls In time ..res this tendency creates its own But Nature needs u-st Nature :-ing Curly Top Per Tube 75 cents. tan Sole Agents. GRAFTOft LABORATORIES. LTD. Kuala l.umpur and Prnang. All m& spoil i/our xMJ^164 words
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Advertisement223 1940-12-17 5 nTv> Young F a c e s r///| 9 «3^ V 1 Bee that Ilie .snirit of youth looks i^^sr\\ A /fSy*^/^ A \^te\\ Xn ou a v you flom your mirror Yonth V^y>^^^ y f SA and beauty bepjn with a perfect v. -*f*^^^\ complexion. Keep your skin fresh223 words
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Article, Illustration970 1940-12-17 6 For Nazi Aristocracy After 'Contemptible England* Is Crashed (\UR new German aristocracy will have non-German national slaves assigned to them as their absolute property." The German Minister for Agriculture (Dr. Walter Darre) said this m a speech to high Nazi officials last May. Th? speech has just970 words
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588 1940-12-17 6 WITH what are now comff mendable results. Australia is manufacturing: engines and air frames to fulfil her part m the Empire Air Scheme and for her own defence. A number of P.8.Y.5 flying-boats for long-range ocean reconnaissance have been ordered, reinforcing the land-based588 words
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Article, Illustration43 1940-12-17 6 Assisting the Royal Air Force :n their duties of safeguarding fc shores of Britain and escorfow convoys are men oj the fioiai Dutch Naval Air Service. Pict m shows a Dutch air gunner on the look-out for the enemy.43 words
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299 1940-12-17 6 THE growing pro-British sentiment m France and the Low Countries is proving an increasing problem for Hitler. Mr. Maurice Barber, who was the director of the American ambulance field service m France throughout the war. declares that nine out of ten Frenchmen say: "God bless299 words
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161 1940-12-17 6 New Caledonia's Active Support For De Gaulle iwjEW Caledonia may raise three battalions tc support General de Gaulle. The Minister lor External Affairs, ir Frederick Stewart, said m the House o! Representatives that he understood this was to be dor. ijh the Government had no inlormatio: military plans ol M161 words
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30 1940-12-17 6 BRITAIN BUILDING OWN SHIPS IN U.S. THE Washington correspo: New Yor* HewM-Tribune that Britain is constructing shipyards cm the ol the United Sto* Her pre-fabrira.ed fi assembled on a ma30 words
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84 1940-12-17 6 THE magazine News. Week reports that the long-planned goodwill visit of a United States fleet to the Far East, Netherlands Indies and Australia will commence early next year. It says that the tour is designed not merely to impress Japan, but to84 words
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Article91 1940-12-17 6 PRESIDENT Roosevelt has announced by letter that he will urge the new Congress, which meets m January, to begin immediate construction of the Great Lakes-St. Lawrence seaway and power project. This scheme, said the President, is comparable m economic value to the Panama Canal, and is91 words
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Advertisement192 1940-12-17 6 Kidneys Musi Clean Out Addl 1 Tour body cleans out excess Acids ana poisonous wastes m your blood thru 9 million tiny delicate Kidney tubes or filters. If Poisons m the Kidneys or Bladder make you suffer from Getting Up Nights. Nervousness. Leg Pains, Circles Under Eyes, Backache, Aching Joints,192 words
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Advertisement47 1940-12-17 6 1941 ZIZZZ3 MG STHJIPBRO .ill I All steel body I a^^^^ 0 Trio I fix ssfctv (jl3ss I .JMP^Sik. «vSv^ V&k* A A A tf* O Im% I O I j% I X 1 121 '••"""•X* "9C M m M M H Hill I |1 f V47 words
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Article468 1940-12-17 7 .-jpvillY against him arose m i N :ion cf the Muslim because a suggestion c So made that he was "m h Berlin." said Syed bid Aljehany, proprietor of the Arabic newsbar, m the criminal i c!a\ t this allegation under In a cast iv whim468 words
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Article1483 1940-12-17 7 Allegations At Trial By Court Martial J7VIDENCE of his "strange behaviour after his engagement to an unnamed girl had been broken off was vc l} yesterday during the trial by district court martial of Flight-Sergeant George Christopher Press, of the Royal Air Force, Seletar, who is charged1,483 words
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Article432 1940-12-17 7 BODY RECOVERED BY EUROPEAN AT S.H.B. A CHINESE fitter who ventured into for him to have gone into toe LS T ga f, ed P um l >ln B water out of It ed the tank. Attached to the smoke? met was a pipe leading to432 words
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Article85 1940-12-17 7 THE LUOii list from the air raids relief utvourt of the Malaya Patriotic Fund .hows a tou.l of $652.59 at the end of last l 'k. as follows Mr. and Mrs. V. C. G. Gatrell $10€; Mr. I. N. Grebby < monthly donation* $10; the pupils of85 words
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Article79 1940-12-17 7 ALLEGED to have used criminal force to ■wopcan Police Constable Curtis, of the Naval Base Police, by knocking off his cap and punching him. to deter him from carrying cut his duty. James Hearity, a 30--year-old European, pleaded guilty when charged m the Sin^rrpcTc third court79 words
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Article47 1940-12-17 7 PLANTING And Gardonii:«/ In Singapore is the title of thL> talk which Id being broadcast from Singapore to-night by Mr. R. E. Holttum. Director of Gardens. Straits Settlements. This is the 12th talk m the series "Presenting Singapore ".rranged by the Friends of Singapore.47 words
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375 1940-12-17 7 AN elaborate Christmas programme for the hundreds of British a\d Allied merchant seamen who will be m Singapore during the next fortnight, has been planned by the Singapore Marine Hostel. The programme includes cinema shows, concerts and extensive tours of he island and375 words
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Article135 1940-12-17 7 ONE of Melbourne's three women eye specialists, Dr. Adelaide Gault. passed through Singapore by air yesterday en route to Quetta, India, to learn a new method of cataract extraction which is being practised on people m that region. This method of curing an opacity135 words
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Article37 1940-12-17 7 A. G. WARD, of the Royal Engineers, war, fined $40 m the Singapore traffic court yesterday when ho pleaded guilty to a charge of negligently driving his car along Paya Lebar Road on Nov. 24.37 words
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Article142 1940-12-17 7 Betting Slips Found A 27-YEAR-OLD Indian. All bin Sabali, who faced a charge of frequenting the backlane of a house m Serangoon Road for the purpose of bookmaking on Saturday afternoon, pleaded guilty m the Singapore third court yesterday. Mr. H. B. Armstrong. Assistant Superintendent142 words
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Advertisement325 1940-12-17 8 BOUSTEAD CO. LTD. (Incorporated IDPM3) TELEPHONE knight M» P«ssa«# MM llladiapi pacii if 1 uS I (Incorporated m Bngianai Regular service from the Orient to Vancouver by GIANT EMPRESSES— Across Canada through the Canadian Rockies— Lake Louise— Banff. Trans-Atlantic by EMPRESS DUCHESS or MONT steamers to the United Kingdom.— All325 words
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Article, Illustration1287 1940-12-17 9 Nomad - Nomad In The Garrison I-By ALTHOUGH the form of the Loyals' hockey XI was not impressive m the early weeks of the season, the team appears now to be making good progress. A convincing win over the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders has given themFree Press - 1,287 words
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Advertisement247 1940-12-17 9 PUBLIC NOTICE LUNAS RUBBER ESTATES LIMITED. i Incorporated m the Straits Settlements) NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that at the Annual General Meeting of the Company to be held on Tuesday, Jan. 21, 1941, the Directors will recommend that a Final Dividend of 12V> per cent., for the year ended Oct.247 words
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Advertisement171 1940-12-17 9 I Order delicious Magnolia I I Ice Cream for your next I I "Social". ..order it this I I convenient and money 1 saving way I Organisers of social functions will find ordering PP^ii: their ice cream by the gallon both economical and convenient. For instance, one gallon of delicious171 words
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Miscellaneous62 1940-12-17 9 POST OFFICE MAIL LIST -^p.^ at Post Office TO-DAY Indo-China surface 9.30 a.m. TO-MORROW JSSSL" surface W a.m. air U a.m. Falemoang surface 9 a.m. air 10.30 a.m. ARRIVALS Mails from Great Britain &c. (surface) Doxholders and general delivery 8.15 a.m to-day. Mails from Java and Sumatra (air) general delivery62 words
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Miscellaneous197 1940-12-17 9 Garrison Diary Today: All-ranks IMM^ <A b S.H.). I ii ion lack Club. Christmis rfran\ Loyaia Serjeants' Mess '8.0). Partner whist drive at Nee Soon Ser^eart> M« s> Whist drives at R.A. (Changi) Married Families Club and Fort Canninir Sergeants' Mess. 10-morrow: Partner whist irive, Alexandra !)ep«»i Mes*. (9.15). UTiist197 words
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Article187 1940-12-17 10 Keen Fighting In The Finals (From Our Own Correspondent) Ipoh. Dec. 14. THE annual Perak amateur box- ing championships were decided at the Jubilee Park stadium last night when several thrill m? bouts were fought by the competitors. At th 3 conclusion Capt. R. E. Kenny, president187 words
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216 1940-12-17 10 GORDONS ENTER COMMAND BOXING FINAL I^EEN box.ng m the semi-final of the Command Inter-Unit Boxing championship at Tanglin last night resulted m the Loyals Regiment and Gordon Highlanders scoring 21 points each. As, m the event of a tie, the result was decided on the first string welterweight, the Gordons216 words
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143 1940-12-17 10 TTOE singles events, women's and men' 3, m the tabb tennis championships of Singapore, which are m progress at the Happy World covered stadium, have now reached their concluding stages. The following quarler-nnal ties will be played on Wednesday. Dec. 18, commencing at143 words
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1056 1940-12-17 10 MAX SCHMELING WAS THE FIRST, SPARMATE SECOND |OE LOUIS, who, ordinarily, is as peaceful as a Christmas card, despite the killer picture he has painted of himself with foe's blood on canvas, has gotten mad only twice, writes Robert McCann m the Sunday1,056 words
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Article77 1940-12-17 10 THE annual trophy rugby match between the Singapore Cricket Club and the Selangor Club will be played at Kuala Lumpur on Saturday. Singapore's team will be: P. H. Burgess. G. B. Potter. J. W. Ewart. W. J. N. Lee. W. V. Saussotte. I. M. Scott.77 words
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Article112 1940-12-17 10 THE Highland Brigade, a rugger team drawn from all the Highland Regiments stationed m Singapore, will meet the Royal Artillery m a game to be played at Tangiin to-day. The Brigade, who have already proved their worth with a victory over the RAJ 1 Blues at112 words
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Article59 1940-12-17 10 UOCKEY enthusiasts were doomed to 11 disappointment yesterday, for all the fixtures had to be cancelled because of the rain m the earlier part of the afternoon. The following fixtures were cancelled: S.C.C II vs A.P.C.; LA. vs. A.A. Regiment; S.R.C.' vs. Malaya Signals; S.R.C. vs.59 words
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Article, Illustration49 1940-12-17 10 picture. Alex Watts flicks the ball past Nicholson to score the first goal for the S.R.C., when the second strings of the S.R.C. and S.C.C. met at hrn w*>> on the padang, the S.R.C. winning by the odd goal m three.- Free PressFree Press - 49 words
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602 1940-12-17 10 KENTUCKY THE NEEDLES PROMOTED TO CLASS ONE Tolgus Gelding's Fine Record In This Country I^ENYUCKY and The Needles, the class two horses, have l>etn sent up to class one, according to the list of classifications issued ny the Straits Racing Association yesterday. Kentucky is owned by "Madam Wi" and trained602 words
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Article60 1940-12-17 10 Attempt To Pi ace fPrrm Our <>, j m ■liHium be made wh, r be held en Wed/ Card R OJm of which all th.,.. Am^ng the nur« are th« form.r! Boxin? Aasociat and coniideriam and rules The main am. b« to encourage and boxing m60 words
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Page 10 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous76 1940-12-17 10 To-day's Sports Events Rugger: S.C.C. vs. RA. (B.M.i, SCC Highland Brigade vs. R.A., Tangiin; St. Andrew's Old Boys vs R.A.F. (Kalian-.. Woodsville. Hockey: Hornets vs. Mountain Regiment, Farrer Park; V.M.C.A. ▼s. C.S.C., V.M.C.A. DELETIONS (lass 1: Amplify Class 2: Gay Gorse, Golden Blaze Class 3: Fleming, Penshurst. Class 4: Abbot's76 words
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