The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 19 December 1940
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Title Section13 1940-12-19 1 AND DAILY NEWS NO. 16,>75. 2STD. 1835 THURSDAY, DECEMBER 10, 1910. 5 CENTS13 words
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142 1940-12-19 1 SOUTH AFRICANS IN ACTION Nairobi, Dec. 18. S. AFRICAN troops and units the Gold Coast particia successful British raid borders of Italian SomaliElwak. according to the numque issued here. I was carried out by a comol armoured units and :n--.•\u; 25 Italians, inclu<Lxi£ ersReuter - 142 words
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Article109 1940-12-19 1 L— d«». Dm*. It. rch Government has no power to French labour m the German Art of France and there is good :he belief that Octorr workers >reed to work for German ;uirtmen r -s. rmation was given to-day by Mr Under -Secretary of State forReuter - 109 words
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Article28 1940-12-19 1 V! -hy. I*c. 18. T. about Laval's whereas was cleared up this after a sem'.-onftcial announced that he had left for Paris rrivatp capacity.**TICREE). ReuterReuter - 28 words
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900 1940-12-19 1 Enemy Seen Fleeing 160 Miles West Of Bardia JHE latest news of the war m North Africa is an X.A.X statement from the Middle East headquarters, it says that reconnaissance flights show that the enemy is now retreating: toward* Derna, which is about 100Reuter - 900 words
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Article87 1940-12-19 1 London. Dec. 18. rE use of a new powerful tank by the British forces is the latest explanation offered by the Rome radio for the British success m the Western Desert. The announcer said that until a few months ago the British had threeReuter - 87 words
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Article61 1940-12-19 1 New York, Dec. 18. ABOUT 50,000 German troops are concentrated at Naples and Bari with huge quantities of war material, according: to me s^ge* received h -re from Belgrade It is claimed that the reports com from a reliable source. hether the troop., are intendedReuter - 61 words
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164 1940-12-19 1 Indian Troops' Distinguished Part In Desert COOLNESS UNDER DIVEBOMBING ATTACKS New Delhi, Dec. 18. TTHE distinguished part played by the Indian troops m the Western Desert battles and their coolness under dive-bombing attack is described m a communique issued here. Indian units were among the first to attack, moving forwardReuter - 164 words
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42 1940-12-19 1 Davis Cup Player Killed In Air Crash. Salisbury (Rllcdesia), Dec. 18. RONALD Shayes, well-known Davis Cup tennis player, who was a serg3ant m the R.A.F., has been killed m an air crash here. He was ranged third In British lawn tennis ReuterReuter - 42 words
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60 1940-12-19 1 Pretoria, Oec. 18. AN important measure against fifth column activity m Smith Africa was announced by the Minister for Native Affairs The Government has ordered removal to other areas of 400 German missionaries who entered the South African native reservation after 1935 because! someReuter - 60 words
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395 1940-12-19 1 Athens. Dec. IS. rriHE important towns of Tepelini and Chimara, m southern Albania, which axe now being evacuated by tne Italians, have not yet been occupied bj the Greek troops, who are proceeding with their usual caution first to consolidate their positions onReuter - 395 words
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290 1940-12-19 1 REPRESENTATIONS IN "VERY DEFINITE LANGUAGE" TO SPAIN London. Dec. 18. THE British Ambassador to Spain, Sir Samuel Hoare, *is making "further vigorous representations*' m ''very definite" language about the recent Spanish assumption of services hitherto dependent on the international administration m Tangier. A categorical statement on the subject was madeReuter - 290 words
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85 1940-12-19 1 London, Dec. IS. INFORMATION regarding con--1 ditions m Abyssinia is difficult to obtain but the movement of revolt against the Italians aopears to be making progress, declared Mr. R. A. Butler, Foreign I'nder-Secretary, m reply to a questioner m the House of Commons to-day. HeReuter - 85 words
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126 1940-12-19 1 SOIAXER& oa the Western Desert Irxiaft have sent £17.000 for relief of r on the home front Gen. Sii Archibald Wavell, CommauQe/--in -Chief Middle East, and Air Chief KaroLal Sir Arthur Longmore, Air Officer Cotn-mandir.tj-ic-Chicf. Middle East, have sect this sum. which was collectedReuter - 126 words
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Advertisement177 1940-12-19 1 SJGIA TEA IS BEST RAFFLES HOTEL Tonight DINNER DANCE 8 p.m. to midnight BUSTER MAGGIE Dinner $3.00 Non-diners $1.00 NEXT^ii^iV^ILITARV BAND CONCEPT V THEOPEN AIR PALM COURT— B.3O to 10.30 p.m. By the Band of the ARGYLL SUTHERLAND HIGHLANDERS k.nd permission of Lt.-Col. I. BL STEWART. CRE. M.C. Officers. •R177 words
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Advertisement320 1940-12-19 1 INSIST ON! r 6IGIA TEA FESTIVE SEASON *****1 PROGRAMME ADELPHI HOTEL roof garden X'MAS EVE: Dec. 24. SPECIAL X'MAS DINNER fz BALL Bpm- lam CARNIVAL NOVELTIES. DINNER $4.00 Non -Diners admitted free of charge. Dinner and Dance Music by RELLER S BAND. NEW YEAR'S EVE: Dec. 31. SPECIAL DINNER BALL320 words
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Article91 1940-12-19 2 Sydney. rrVO brothers who had not seen each other for 34 years met recently m Wagga, a large town m the rich Riverina pastoral dtstrlrt of New South Wales. They were Mr. Harold R. Cheeseman, deputy Director of Education, Straits Settlements, and Deputy Adviser on Education91 words
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Article117 1940-12-19 2 Detective Officer Dies Of Wounds iFrom Our Own Correspondent) Muar, Dec. 18. MR. Song Swee Long, Detective Investigating Officer. Tangkak, who is stated t* have been attacked m the police court by a Chinese who had been convicted on a charge of having made a false117 words
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Article61 1940-12-19 2 A WINDOW m London," which opened at the Pavilion yesterday, is a most exciting story of adventure. Set m the heart of pre-war London, it blends comedy and drama. Michael Redgrave heads the cast, while Sally Gray provides the love interest. They are ably supported61 words
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Article31 1940-12-19 2 iFrom Our Own Correspondent) Ipoh. Dec. IS. Local -born Chinese m Perak will entertatn General Wu-Te-chen, Chinese Minister of Overseas Affairs, to a cocktail party at the Ho:ol Majestic to-morrow evening.31 words
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Article134 1940-12-19 2 (From Our Own Correspondent "IIfHILE this is a precautionary measuie W which we must take m these days. It Ess s r n p^»"« pt A.^ mwUnT held here this evening, with over 150 "IK? SSan explained the reason for estaWishing A.R.F. services m a134 words
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Article114 1940-12-19 2 (Prom Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Dec 18. TIHE Agent for the Government of India, Mr C S. Venkatachar, opened to-day a new Indian bank m Kuala Lumpur, the Calcultta Commercial Bank. Among those present were the Federal Secretary, Mr. Hugh Praser, and the114 words
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Article82 1940-12-19 2 rpWO European women, Mrs. Anna Kusora 1 and her daughter, Mrs. Z. Schweizer (wile of the Malayan manager of Diethetcn and Co., Ltd.), were injured when the car they were travelling m crashed into a post id Napier Road yesterday afternoon. They were taken to hospital by82 words
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Article28 1940-12-19 2 A CHINESE was rescued from the sea by a British soldier at the 6th mile Pastr Panjang yesterday and taken to bo6pitai with slight injuries.28 words
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Advertisement141 1940-12-19 2 THE MOST THRILLING SPY DXAMA EVER SCREENED! ™™l AUfAMBftA HERE'S BRITAIN'S ANSWER TO AMERICA'S "Confessions of a Nazi Spy". Pat he Pictures Ltd., present also air-mail 'PATHE .GAZETTE' and 'G-MEN of The SEA 9 (The March of Time) MIDNIGHT PREMIERE SATURDAY 21st DECEMBER qv.'hk ALHAMBRA RKO RADIOS THRILLING ROMANTIC DRAMA141 words
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Advertisement215 1940-12-19 2 "This programme offers a first-rate evenin*»« tainment. Worth the price of admission alcno "BRITAIN CAN TAKE IT"... straits timus (y^ r^ CAPITOL to-day He was trying to tame the WEST and SHE looking for new FIELDS to conquer! WHAT OF FUN! l frfk MAI JuTThM I MJ¥KT f l EIDS215 words
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323 1940-12-19 3 CDuntry Honeycombed With Nazi Agents DUCE MAY ONE DAY WAKE UP A QUISLING •u-r* rxt London, Dec. 18. jHK possibility of Nazi seizure of Italy is discussed m The Times leader which, m a leading article to-day, MaU that for two years past andReuter; British Wireless - 323 words
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75 1940-12-19 3 Cairo, Dec. 18. A SIGNIFICANT point m the *+> opinion of high military experts at General Headquarters is the capture of a number of enemy aircraft on the ground. This is held to denote: Firstly, acute shortage of aeroplane fuel; Secondly, the formidable swiftnessReuter - 75 words
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518 1940-12-19 3 Roosevelt's Statement On Plan To Aid Britain Electrifies Pressmen Washington, Dec. 18. DRESIDENT ROOSEVELT electrified 200 Pressmen at his Press conference at the White House yesterday when he outlined his sweeping plan to ensure that aid for Britain shall continue even if dollars to pay for it are finished. TheReuter - 518 words
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91 1940-12-19 3 London. Dec. la. TBI Krilish fighter plane nam*d the Whirlwind which, as Lord •rbrosk. Minis. er for Aircraft »»r du.tiin. revealed yesterday Is now m action, is one of the Mstt- t plants m the world. prt.iiLs concerning this new ishter are still secret,Reuter - 91 words
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Article194 1940-12-19 3 London. Dec. 17. i four months from August to 1 r, the Brit sh output or .ir.d engines was double the it of last year. This was stated ..deast by the Minister for Air>duction. Lord Beaverbrook. J chat this had been accomed m the faceBritish Wireless - 194 words
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Article114 1940-12-19 3 SMALL STATES SEEN AS "PAUPER INMATES" Stockholm, Dec. 18. "THHE new order" and "division of living space" envisaged m the Axis-Japan pact naturally have no attractions for Sweden and other small nations, declared the Foreign Minister, M. Unden, speaking at Katrinehom to-day. This new order,Reuter - 114 words
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Article55 1940-12-19 3 Tokio, Dec. It. rIE officials m Durban have detained the Osaka Shosen Kaisha freighter i Kwanto Maru, it was officially stated here to-day. The vessel is en route to I Japan from South America, and the I Japanese authorities ats negotiating with the British officialsReuter - 55 words
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32 1940-12-19 3 Ottawa, Dec. 18. JT is confirmed that the Munitions Minister, Mr. C. D. Howe, and three departmental officials have been rescued from the torpedoed Western Prjice. ReuterReuter - 32 words
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276 1940-12-19 3 Escort Craft Shortage Being Remedied London, Dec. 18. pOMBATING the U-boat menace does not In general present any novel technical problem as it did m the last war, it was stated m authoritative quarters m London to-day. Ie was pointed out that the sole probiem m regard to shipping lossesReuter - 276 words
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Article107 1940-12-19 3 Chungking;, Dec. 18. INTERNATIONAL relations as well as the fundamental principles of China's foreign policy were reviewed m a lengthy speech by Dr. Wang Chung-hui, the Foreign Minister, at yesterday's weekly memorial meeting of the Central Kuomintang. After referring to Japan's foreign policy as "ostrich policy.'Reuter - 107 words
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138 1940-12-19 3 London, Dec. 18. rpHE whole adult population of the 1 United Kingdom is covered by a scheme of compensation tor injury or death due to enemy action. The scheme announced by Sir Kingsley Wood, Chancellor of the Exchequer, to-day, provides tor weekly payments valuing oetweenReuter - 138 words
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234 1940-12-19 3 London, Dec. 18. REPORTS from Vichy suggest that the strenuous efforts made by Otto Abetz, Nazi Ambassador, to rescue Laval from political disgrace have met with some success. Laval was received by Marshal Petain yesterday to "discuss the general situation." He was also presentReuter - 234 words
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Article117 1940-12-19 3 Washington. Dec. 18. ACTIVE work has started on the surveying of a chain of air and naval bases m South and Central America, according to authoritative sources here. Bases available for the forces oX all the 21 Republics will be provided by the variousReuter - 117 words
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Article188 1940-12-19 3 London. Dec 18 Hitler and Nazi officials who repeatedly boasted that no enemy bomber would ever penetrate the German skies are embarrassed by the success of the RAF. raids, according to information reaching authoritative circles m London. Remarkable measures are taken to conceal the extent of damage, whichReuter - 188 words
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131 1940-12-19 3 New York, Dec. 18. VjR. Harold Ickes, Secretary of the Interior, m a speech at Colombia University to-day, said that the dictators proposed to cripple the United States by sabotage, propaganda and sowing suspicion between the United States and Latin America. Meanwhile, toastingReuter - 131 words
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Article39 1940-12-19 3 Kunming. Dec. 18. JAPANESE places attacked bridges over the J Mekong River and other points on the Chinese section of the Burma Road on Monday and yesterday. No definite information is yet !»Vftllahl» rmrarvMnir tha Hoirino cue tamed. ReuterReuter - 39 words
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180 1940-12-19 3 London, Dec. IS. INDUSTRIAL targets at Mannhcaa were rgain attacked by the R.A.F. last njgrht following all -night heavy attacks on Monday night, according to an A*r Ministry communique. Some fires started m Monday night's raid w.rt seen to be still burning ana several freshReuter - 180 words
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Article110 1940-12-19 3 TiHE Singapore Rotary Club hold thetr I Christmas dinner at the Sea View Ho* I last night. Great conviviality marked '.ha occasion TJie loyal toasi was proposed by the President, Mr. R. E. Hoittum. to the conclusion ol the dinner, the Oldfield. Cup for golf was presented110 words
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Advertisement185 1940-12-19 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. AT THE CAXH AY T0 !)AY 3.15, 6.15, 9.15 phone 3400 Where Everybody Goes War on the High Seas the185 words
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Article643 1940-12-19 4 The Singapore Free Press THURSDAY, DECEMBER 19, 1940. Anglo-Dutch Collaboration fPHE comments which Mr. j. h. Ritman, director of the Netherlands Indies Government Press Service, made m an interview with the Press m Singapore yesterday came at an appropriate time m view of the announcement only a few hours earlier643 words
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Article, Illustration849 1940-12-19 4 The Indian Princes: Fine Support For British War Effort THE DRAGON MOVES AGAIN HULERS of the Indian States stand firmly behind the British war effort, and all have placed the vast resources of their territories at the disposal of the King-Emperor. These territories cover an area of nearly 600,000 square849 words
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Article24 1940-12-19 4 JAPANESE SHIP HELD AT DURBAN Osaka Shosen X}" I Manj. it was officia ly J^J*, fro." The vessel is en roiiU negotiating wJ ReuterReuter - 24 words
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Article, Illustration323 1940-12-19 4 '"THE greatest bloodhound ever sent there/ That is what his enemies said about Major-Gen. Sir Archibald Percival Wavell, X.C.8., C.M.G., M.C., when he was General Officer Commanding the British troops m Palestine and Trans-.iordan m 1937--38. Now the bloodhound is hot on ihe trail of the Italian troops323 words
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Advertisement340 1940-12-19 4 I i agree.. You find I ROSES Lime Juice I satisfies all tastes!" K. P. M. LINE Regular sailings to Java, Bali, Sumatra, Borneo and all other ports m the Netherlands Indies. ORIENT JAVA AFRICA LINE Regular bi-monthly service via Batavia and Mauritius to South and East African ports. j340 words
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Article, Illustration1504 1940-12-19 5 MARY HEATHCOTT - Some Fine Work On Display At Po Leung Kuk Show MARY HEATHCOTT Free Press Feature By JT is an innovation for Po Leung Kuk to have an exhibition of work so near Christmas, but the one held on York Hill yesterday at the Home was very well patronised by seekers1,504 words
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Advertisement56 1940-12-19 5 CATHAY BEAUTY SALON tcial Offer for MCCEMBDI JAM ARY Kxperienced European Operators Vrrrancnt Wave Complete SS U 6 S7 inp I- 25 Half .65 ltin<e -30 .75 Hi ize 3.00 of ALL takings on all Mondays, Tuesdays Wednesdays to be paid to the Malaya Patriotic Fund. V.ikr Your Reservation Early56 words
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Advertisement144 1940-12-19 5 Announcement I A. FLINTER Diamonds, Pearls, Emeralds, Rubies and Sapphires of highest quality Modern Jewellery, Double Clip Combination Brooches, Bracelets, Earrings. Rings etc., etc. set with Diamonds and Diamond Baguettes other Precious Stones Specially Ordered for Christmas New Year Wholesale Retail. Moderate Prices Inspection invited without obligation at:6, RAFFLES PLACE,144 words
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1056 1940-12-19 6 News From China From Our Chinese Correspondent DEHIM) the $100,000,000 tea deal which China is reported to have successfully negotiated with Soviet Russia is the possibility of Gen. Chiang Kaishek getting more essential war materials from Russia and paying for them m kind. If1,056 words
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Article, Illustration25 1940-12-19 6 Frirce s Elrrabeth photographed at the microphone with Princess Mart; .net Rose when Princess Elizabeth recently made r first broadcast talk.25 words
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299 1940-12-19 6 WHILE the world's two f greatest air forces the British and the German are locked m a life-and-death struggle for mastery of the skies, tho Italian Air Force is providin.? comic relief. "It is becoming increasingly clear," says the aviation correspondent299 words
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Article102 1940-12-19 6 J7/E Free Press will publish on Saturday a special Christmas number of 20 pages including four pages printed m colour. Special Christmas features of this number will include a Christmas novelette by Charles Dickens, that great master of story telling, a Christmas poem by Samuel Taylor Coleridge and102 words
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Article, Illustration62 1940-12-19 6 Deanna Durbin, the 19-year-old film star, whose marriage to Vaughan Paul, a young assistant producer m the Universal Film studios is announced as having taken pi art? last week. Deanna and Paul, who is 25. have been sweethearts since they met at the studio m 1936, when Deanna62 words
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Article143 1940-12-19 6 D B.C. news transmissions and talks will shortly be subject to the same complete censorship as is applied to news cabled from Britain. Overseas correspondents, especially those representing the Dominions, have constantly protested to the British Government that lack of censorship has enabled the 8.8.C.143 words
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Article, Illustration22 1940-12-19 6 A British warship it s < uith aimaircraft guns trained n action if any enrmj plano^ sighted22 words
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477 1940-12-19 6 Business Efficiency Is Keynote Of New Aussie' Army Speed-up THE Australian Minister for the Army (Mr. Spender) is about to begin a sweeping reorganisation of Australia's Army administration. He has worked day and night for six ueeks to complete a plan to give the Army the efficiency of a modern477 words
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86 1940-12-19 6 £3,000,000 For Camps In Australia CIXCF the outbreak of uar iifarh 1:3,000,000 has b> n spent on building military ramji ihi Australia, and \\.»rk HNhM to cost nearl> V: :>(l0.0(»o j^ >ti|i tompleted. This wm itated the Interior <Sen;*' I Nearly £2ra0.000 past five months. me ?s mean camps burn,86 words
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Advertisement172 1940-12-19 6 f? v iy Bgas water heater I I I^^^ ol hcl waler 1 Hairdresser Labor: 1 ior\. .^feM^ chen sink. Wash-har.ci r.. i <^ IBWIUI i'lep R".ain!> naiii 1 I installation up to r i MUNICIPAL GAS DEPARTMENT DUnM p CIAI 0R CAU AT .?*JX r"nUNt 5101 municipal bldg.. collk172 words
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583 1940-12-19 7 "These Countries Should Join Hands" Says Java's Director Of Information gITH elimination of tinancial obstacles by tb* siimin* W „f an airrtement between the British and Netherlands ernmeats, Netherlands Indies traders are anxiously awaitinir the withdrawal ot the present restrictions on import583 words
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Article148 1940-12-19 7 S.C.C. SECRETARY FINED $10 I Failed To Display Caterer's Licence E cretan ol the Cricket Club, was fined C Goh, the Singapore yes erdi\y when he a charge alleging that to display the club's food v-e continually and cons' v 18 ;Ho< A ;ant Food SUM*} illagid th£.t on the148 words
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79 1940-12-19 7 I lhh|M public to mlp their campaign of collecting D foil ua- made by the Guides whtn they held a re- uork at the C.E.Z.M.S. r l».dv TbonMM and d < imuirs are regularly sending I dc by their members to Igee .dren m79 words
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Article107 1940-12-19 7 Singapore Arabs' Congra tula tions THE following is th e text of a 1 message from the Arab community of Singapore cabled to the British Ambassador m Cairo yesterday: "Arab community of Singapore sends you ancr the forces under your command congratulations on the splendid victory and wishes yum for107 words
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Article, Illustration84 1940-12-19 7 Major OH. LymberjTi MA., aoove) who on Nov. IX was appointed Commander of the Lical Defence Corps m Singapore, has now been appointed to the rank of Lieut. Colonel m the same Corps, states a Gazette notification. He was tv»ice mentioned m despatches when serving with the RoyalFree Press - 84 words
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Article, Illustration43 1940-12-19 7 Uiree prominent Dutch otticials photographed at the Netherlands Con-sulate-General m Singapore yesterday (left to right) Dr. G. A. Lamsvelt, Trade Commissioner lor the Netherlands Indies, Mr. 11. M. J. Fein, Consul-General, and Mr. J. 11. Hitman, Java's Director of Information.43 words
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241 1940-12-19 7 MALAYS PLEASED WITH BRITISH SUCCESSES "Vf ii> certain that the Muslim world is receiving the news of the British successes on the Libyan frontier with thankfulness/ says Utusan Melayu, thr Singapore Malay daily newspaper. "It \b a fact that no other nation is so despisr-d by the Arabs m particular241 words
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Article81 1940-12-19 7 A CASE m which four men, Hop Sip Khek, 30. Tan Tai Keng. 18, Ng Giap Soan, 27, and Tan Chin Ko, 30. face charges of murder and beintj members of an unlawful society, was mentioned again m the third court yesterday, and postponed a further81 words
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Article66 1940-12-19 7 ALLEOED to have committed housobreaking by entering the third class refreshment room at the Singapore Railway Station yesterday to steal a quantity of clothing, a pair of black shoes and two bottles of hairoil. Ibrahim bin Sulong, a 20 -year-old Malay, appeared m the Singapore fifth court later.66 words
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793 1940-12-19 7 Dutch Official Here To Establish Direct Contacts DEALING vfLh the tiu.Scu-n of closer relations between the Netherlands Indies and Malaya, Mr. J. H. Ritman, Director of Information cf the Necherlands Indies, seated at a Press conference m Singapore yesterday that he had the impression that Malaya, like his own country,793 words
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279 1940-12-19 7 NEW G-in-G's ATTITUDE IT has been decided that further continuous training of the Volunteer Forces shall be undertaken. The period of training will begin about Feb. 1, next year, and will last for two months. If necessary, a. weotmd period will be279 words
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Article44 1940-12-19 7 Eighteen Indians who were found gaming with sea shells m a boose m Syed Alvvi Foati whicn was raided for the fourth time by the police on Tuesday at 10.30 pra., wck fined ?2, or rivei days' rigorous Imprisonment, m the third court yesterday.44 words
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205 1940-12-19 7 LEFT BURGLAR IN CUSTODY OF HIS WIVES UOW he kxi a naii CThoai iiuJ arrested m his bedroom on the night of Nov. 1 I m the care of hh> two wives while he went for the police, was i el: ted by a Chinese, Foo Hail CbCW. m the205 words
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Article23 1940-12-19 7 A NOTICE U> im peters by !h 0 I troller of Restricted Import pears on paw Nine t this issu*23 words
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Advertisement163 1940-12-19 7 VAN HEUSEN SHIRTS COLLARS £f*^9^ Shirts are nade ot Fine Woven Popiu 4\^Pl£>or V Pitted with "Van He'isen" special unmk" m shrinkablc Xc k bands and Semi Sti3 W//KK/K/F* TVHHB Double Cuffs The body ot the Shirt. 1 B **M MM MR Coat Style thus avoiding any Surplus H| \X<*163 words
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Advertisement324 1940-12-19 8 BOUSTEAD CO,, LTD. j m' (Incorporated id PM3I rtLtlPUONfc: tTtkght M» PMsa«e pacinc ffltfMfrflHs^| (incorporatea m England! Regular service from the Orient to Vancouver by GIANT EMPRESSES— Across Canada through the Canadian Rockies— Lake Louise— Banff. Trans-Atlantic by EMPRESS DUCHESS or MONT steamers to the United Kingdom.— All under one324 words
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Advertisement425 1940-12-19 8 I MANSFIELD CO., LTD. BLUE FUNNEL LINE. FreQueni Sailings to United Kingdom. Date? are guaranteed, all cargo bookings subject to Con» er War Clauses. en< WESTERN AUSTRALIA THE SHORTEST SEA ROUTE AT THE CHEAPEST r AR Regular Services to re mantle Perth a Javj by first class oassenger ships. Single425 words
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309 1940-12-19 9 ARABIC POEM IN HONOUR OF MR. CHURCHILL iHtfi ders the structure stands 5J* t: '«*a the bottom of its heart Civilization prays the Almighty God for For your aspirations to be «affid. For the men of evil to be trampled at your feet, wiped out. The hopes are centred on309 words
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157 1940-12-19 9 SIR Bernard Spilsoury and Dr. Roche Lynch, senior Home Office analyst, both stated at a recent inquest on Mrs. Winifred Drary, of Kensington, that they thought she had died through taking a drug called atebrin, used for the treatment of malaria, states the London correspondent157 words
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1134 1940-12-19 9 Cannot Recall Writing Letters Cited In Case trial by district court martial of Flight-Sergeant G. C. Press, of the Royal Air Force, Seletar, which has been taking place at the Seletar Air Station during the last three days, is expected to conclude to-day. Press, who1,134 words
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Article178 1940-12-19 9 A 16- YEAR-OLD youth, Chan Fook Kow, was sentenced m the second court yesterday to six strokes of the light rotan and three months m the Salvation Army Remand Home for stealing a kerosene tin containing earth which formed part of a defensive wall on178 words
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Article135 1940-12-19 9 PYING embers from jo6S paper wni. i. was being burnt by a woman m Thorn- i son Road caused a collision between a motor-cycle and a tricycle. This was alleged Ly Court In&p^rUM- M. M. Whittles m i the Singapore fifth court yesterday when i Lee135 words
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Article155 1940-12-19 9 YESTERDAY'S RUBBER AUCTION rpHE Singapore Chamber of Commcix. Rubber Association held its 1,517 th auction yesterday when there was catalogued 2,809,728 lbs, 1.254.34 tons: offered 2,537,031 lbs. 1,132.60 tons: sold 2.225,041 lbs, 993 32 tons. SPOT London 1115 16d. New York 20 9 16 cts. PRICES REALIZED Ribbed Smoked Sheet155 words
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135 1940-12-19 9 DAILY PRICES CUPKF NT Dec. 18, 12 o'clock noon Tone of Market: Dull. Latest Cable: London Spot Sheet 11 15 16d. per lb New York Spot Sheet U.S cts 20 916 per lb. Buyers Sellers No. IX R.S.S. Spot loose 38 38S No. IX R.S.S.135 words
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537 1940-12-19 9 I MUST admit I find great difficulty m coming to a finding," said Mr. W G. Porter, the Singapore Coroner, at the conclusion of an inquiry into the death of an Indian Army motorcyclist, Sepoy Sucha Singh, aged 28 Sucha Singh was killed m537 words
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Article202 1940-12-19 9 Mails list at the General Poet Oflk-e ar* as follows: TO-DAY J»*a air 9 a.m. Palembang atr 9 a.m. TOMORROW Aden air 4 p.m. Africa air 4 p m. Australia *tr 4pm. Australia (Bast and South) surface 12 31 p.m. Burma air 4 p.m. Ceylon air202 words
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Advertisement490 1940-12-19 9 *mBTISEMEWS SINGAPORE MUNICIPALITY Tenders, M gre now milted for the 15*™ materials or senrlces. Pox jPyif sro Mtmi^loaJ Tenders 5-w of 3,000 Single Phase A. C. •SSSrT 10 Amperes, 230 Volts, 5C les. Date ef closini?. 4 DJn. Jan. Jl,i 9 oi Standard rtigh Pressure •JEer Tu*» Date of Closing.490 words
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Advertisement121 1940-12-19 9 PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO IMPORTERS. Importation of goods m respect of which AP forms were approved on or before Sept, 8. 1940, will be allowed only if: (1) it is proved to my satisfaction that orders for the goods have been placed and -accepted prior to the date of ihis121 words
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Advertisement159 1940-12-19 9 LAW NOTICE FOR THE DAY Reiore the Registrar At 10 am -OS. 3 '34- Sett)' Certificate. At 11 a.m.— 0.5.1 49. -40— Taxation ARRESTED BY AIRMAN j^RK^STED by Flight-Laeutenant IT B. Rowland m the compound of his house m Bournemouth Road on the night of Dec 10 after he had159 words
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Article, Illustration79 1940-12-19 10 The Und KriTade, a russer team formed of i layers drawn »m all the Highland regiments stationed m Singapore. The team is very strong, including players like L\ lan (iraham, Lt. MaePherson and L.CpI. Roberts, the former Scottish intern a ional, and great credit is dueFree Press - 79 words
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476 1940-12-19 10 WAR CHARITIES RUGBY TWO combined sides, the Royal Navy, the Royal Air Force and the Royal Australian Air Force on the one hand, and the Army Crusaders and the Army Wanderers on the other, will meet m Saturday's Malayan Rugby Union fixture476 words
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Article84 1940-12-19 10 The Navy and Air Fort«» side will be: Fo. Kinna noni (R A A.F.) Fo. P«ars<m (R.A.F.) FLt. Groves (RAF.) Cipt Cpl. Smi h RAF. Revd. Pocock (R.N.) j Lt. CampbeU (RN.) Fo. Lampey (RA.A.F.) Fo. IMuslas (RA.A.F.) Lt. Jar vis <K.N Sgi. Dawson (R A.F.) Lt. cox84 words
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Article50 1940-12-19 10 HTHE following are Singapore badmm- ton ties for the week-end SATURDAY AT 2.15 P.M. Uni ed Family B P. ys. Eclipse B P SUNDAY AT 10 AM. Amateur Athletic Union vs. J C S A. SUNDAY AT 2.15 P.M. Marigold B P vs Eelin^e B.P.50 words
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Article145 1940-12-19 10 Ex-State Players To Meet (Tron Our Own Correspondent^ Kuala Lumpur, Dec. 17. A VERY attractive hockey match m aid ot the F.M.S. War Fund is planned for Dec. 28, when the Pera^ ex-State players Will meet the Selangor ex-State- i layers on a local145 words
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Article61 1940-12-19 10 IT was announced at a meeting of the Singapore Amateur Boxing Association and Club at the V.M.C.A. board room last night, that the recent charity show held at the Happy World stadium, m aid of the Royal Australian Air Force Sporus Fund, realized a profit of $1,101.61 words
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364 1940-12-19 10 PLANTERS MINERS WIN RUGBY LEAGUE MATCH (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala T.umpur, Dec. 18. T^HE Selangor Asiatics, who overcame -I the Police m the first round of the Selangor Rugby League, were beaten to-day by the Planters and Miners m the second match, on th? S.C.R.C. ground, by 21 points364 words
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Article657 1940-12-19 10 Evenly Contested Game Of Hockey On Padang S.C.C 2 L/.O.Vy. HARDLY-CONTESTED, the hockey match between the Singapore Cricket Club and the Ceylon Sports Club on the padang yesterday provided several exciting moments. A draw of two goals* all was a fair result of a657 words
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260 1940-12-19 10 Police 3 Indian Army THE Police hockey side earned the d 1 the first club side to lower the colourIndian Army team when they defeated t goals to two m a hockey match at the P yesterday. Much of the glory of the260 words
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103 1940-12-19 10 (From Our Own Correspondent) Malacca, Dec. 17. HEAVY rain caused the abandonment of the hockey match be. ween the Malacca Probables and the Combined Schools ten minutes after the interval, when the Schools were leading by the only goal scored through E. Kruseman. The103 words
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Article293 1940-12-19 10 S.R.C. 3: Manchesters 1. IN SPITE OF a ram-soaked turf, good hockey was seen at Tanglin yesterday when the S.R.C. met the Manchesters and won by three goals to one. The Recs fielded substitutes for Reutens. Gerald Clarke and Sullivan and had to fight very293 words
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129 1940-12-19 10 •TOE Royal Singapore Gclf Club's women s 18 hols competition was played ac Bukit Timah on Monday afternoon and resulted m a win for Mrs. J. B. Ross m the "A" Division with a net sccre of 83 and m a tie129 words
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52 1940-12-19 10 (From Our Own Correspondent) Penang, Dec. 18. TPHE following have been selected to play hockey for Penang against Kedah m a State gams on tha Hutchings School sronn-1 on Friday Abdul Kaiim; Laßrooy, Chong Gee Carrier, Saddhu Singh, Sukkhuru Khan; A'.vang. Foley. Leembruggen Vohra,52 words
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Article, Illustration95 1940-12-19 10 Mike Jacobs, Madison Square Garden promoter, has revii* a world hcavyweiffht ti:le fifht belwefn Tommy Fan- uf If, and Joe Louis, for the British War Relief Fund wriies thVi! l ir CDrre-spondent of the Sydne; Sun Part is beloved to be a"aiUh? 15 rounds contest, proposed for95 words
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Miscellaneous30 1940-12-19 10 COMMAND BOXING FINALS •yilE GnaU of the Command bcxing championship tor the Middlesex Cup will tak«* place at 8 30 p.m. tonight, and not at 8 p.m as previously staled.30 words
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Miscellaneous40 1940-12-19 10 To-day's Sports l Events Rus^r: RAM.C vs. St. Andrew's Old B>ys, Woods viile; Loyals vs. A. A. Gunners, Changi. Hockey: C.S.C. vs. Mountain Regiment. Balsslier; Police II vs. Argylls 11. Depot. Boxing: Command championship finals, 8.30 p.m. at T utglhi40 words
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