The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 21 December 1940
1940-12-21
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The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942)
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Title Section35 1940-12-21 1 LATE SINGAPORE EDITION The Signapore Free Press AND DAILY NEWS NO. 1«^77. .:STI». 1835 SATURDAY. DECEMBER 21. 1940 S CENTS NAVY'S SMASHING NEW BLOW AT ITALY 100 Tons Of Shells Fired Into Vital Albanian Port35 words
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747 1940-12-21 1 British Tanks, Troops Drawn Round Fort B 4¥>¥^ Cairo, Dec. 20. ARDIA is being mercilessly bombed from the air and bombarded by sea, while a ring of British tanks and massed troops has been drawn around its inland sides. At the sameReuter - 747 words
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100 1940-12-21 1 London, Dec. 20. racist demonstration by officers interned In La took place at an intern p in Slovenia when the oivsul-general m Ljubliana 1 13 compatriots there, ac- despatch from Maribor I ree French news agency mi consul is reported to the Italian soldiers traitorsReuter - 100 words
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34 1940-12-21 1 A hens, Dec. 2ft. A communique issued here tares thai the struggle with success for the Greeks. bmi been dislodged from bayonet pome and 600 were tak.Mi yesterday.— ReuterReuter - 34 words
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Article71 1940-12-21 1 London. IW 20. .>*-> It.* I* ha\f hieveJ by the Royal Nary. announced that the sub-Iru-int (LJe--»t.-Cominajid«T Hacrirdi on the night of Dec. i.-ked an escorted convoy of Udrn supply ships off Cape mento. t>nr nt the enemy supply ships was second possibly sunk. Thr following night theReuter - 71 words
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79 1940-12-21 1 Japanese Military Mission To Visit Germany Italy Tokio, Dec. 20. A JAPANESE military mission is shortly leaving lor Germany and Italy on the invitation of the armies of those countries. It will study experiences of the present conflict on the spot. The Domei agency understands that the mission will includeReuter - 79 words
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75 1940-12-21 1 97 Passenger Train Services In Italy Off FOR NAZI TROOPS? London, Dec. 20. IT is announced that 97 passenger train services on the main Italian railway lines have been cancelled. This is an increase of 53 on yesterday's figure of 44 trains cancelled. The official reason given for this isReuter - 75 words
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Article57 1940-12-21 1 New York. Uec. 20. fTHE British steamer Carlton reports that she was torpedoed by a German submarine at 8.59 a.m., British standard thne, 55.18 north and 18.49 west, according to a radio message picked up by the Mackay radio. Lloyd's list g'ves a steamer of thatReuter - 57 words
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509 1940-12-21 1 'Small Nation Has Turned Tide Of War'— Bevin London, Dec. 20. ADDRESSING the Foreign Press Association m London to-day, Mr. Ernest Bevin, Minister of labour, gave the pledge that Britain would fight en until all the countries of Europe which are over-run by the Nazis are liberated. He said: "ThisReuter - 509 words
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571 1940-12-21 1 London, Dec. 20. THE British fleet has dealt another severe blow at Italy, according to a communique issued by the Admiralty m London to-day. Dashing: through the mine-infested Straits of Otranto, the British fleet swept Mussolini's "closed Adriatic" as far as Bari, Italy'sReuter - 571 words
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131 1940-12-21 1 Athens, Dec. 20. GREEK newspapers to-day publish a map distributed and posted up ail over Albania showing Albanian territory as evidently planned to be enlarged to include a part of Western Macedonia, half of old Serbia and the whole of Epints. TheReuter - 131 words
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Miscellaneous47 1940-12-21 1 To-day's Christmas Number Pare Christmas m the Garrison 4 The Allies m the Middle East: Pictures) 7 Colour Pages 9 12 A Christmas Carol 10 The Seven Poor Travellers (Story By Charles Dickens) 10—11 Local News 13 Christmas feature by Mary Heathcott 14 In the Garrison 1947 words
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Article188 1940-12-21 2 A FOOD Controller's cominuiiique recalls that a few months ago the Food Control Department issued a communique about the condition of sweetened condensed milk after storage. "We would like to repeat," it continues, "that after storage for some time, sweetened conde:ised milk may be slightly188 words
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Article45 1940-12-21 2 (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Dec. 20. rpilE noxl meeting of Federal Council wil' take place on Jan. 30. at 10 a.m. ut the Federal Council Chamber m Kuala Lumpur. There will be no ceremonial opening and uniform will not be worn.45 words
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Advertisement160 1940-12-21 2 9.15 p.m. ALSO A.R-MAIL 'JTAX'tUB WAa&lfii'A'Jffi* AND fc C«»M£M OF THE SEA* TCMIGHT ]0 H MRR I MIDNIGHT o-cLocK ALiIAiWPHA COMRADES IK ACTtCB? BIVALS IN LOVE! jgP^ Two lufty kathtmecks call time out hr romance when a tropical uprifins ard a tempejtuout blonde h«ve therr. up m the cir. W160 words
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Advertisement150 1940-12-21 2 A Great Star at his Best m a ThriKing PichMTr" OPENING TO-DAY at the carrier air.comd^^| 3.15 6.15 9.15 CAPITOL 4 SHOWS TOMORROW AT 11 A M,— a.iS-^.i v. i:> SPECIAI KM'h\! SCKKKMNG 7 -v fl 1 Bh of tho INSMRING NCTIKI thai \J^ *^^^^^B^BP -i "*^*'l^Hß has aroused the150 words
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239 1940-12-21 3 COULD HAVE RAISED ARMY OF 100,000 MEN T HKKK j a g ood deal of sardoni^^' the lM, lt t, of Tirana 8 recent vain effort to stimulaTe thj ird(;ur of Albanians, who are not showing any kccnneS t0 tkht for their oppressors. KccnnesoReuter - 239 words
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Article178 1940-12-21 3 BIG PRO-BRITISH DEMONSTRATION Montevideo, Dec. 20. A a) -BRITISH demonstration .r.inized by the "Amigos de rrm" (friends of Britain) and heon given by the Frigoriflco .il. an official organization, among a number of functions ..led by members of the British mission yesterday. luncheon. Gen. da CostaReuter - 178 words
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Article119 1940-12-21 3 SUCCESSFUL RAIDS ON RUHR OBJECTIVES London. Dec. 20. T GETS m the Ruhr and western 1 i rmany. including synthetic oil power stations and a railway •on, were a: tacked last night and, bad weather, all the British returned safely. Air Ministry sta:es that m119 words
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85 1940-12-21 3 LANS to adjourn Congress before the expiration of its term of otnce by constitutional limitation on Jan. 1 hav c now been abandoned owing to the opposition of a small minority, and while no business ariii be transacted the session will be kept aliveReuter - 85 words
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41 1940-12-21 3 London, Deo. 20. ■T*HE Swiss Governments protest against the bombing of Basle this waek was received by the British Government yesterday. Th? protest is new under confidera.iDn by the British Government, writes Reuter's diplomatic correspondent ReuterReuter - 41 words
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46 1940-12-21 3 Boston. Her. 20. THOUSANDS of people were awakened 1 by an earthquake which shook a wide area m the New England states early to-day. People rushed into th streets m night attire but no oerious damage is hitherto reported.- ReuterReuter - 46 words
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67 1940-12-21 3 New York, Dec. 20. A contract for the cons ruction of f> 60 new merchantmen for Britain has been signed by the Bri ish v« P u e^ ntatives declares the New York Times. Thi 3 order is said to be the largestReuter - 67 words
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Article243 1940-12-21 3 The Times London, Dec. 20. T HE newspapers to-day underline confidence and vigilance as the keynotes of Mr. Winston Churchill's speech on the war m the House of Commons last night. "^The Times says that we are now within measurable distance of a point of war243 words
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Article218 1940-12-21 3 London, Dec. 20. NEUTRAL observers m the German capital say that the Wilhemstrasse has refused direct contact with Vichy and insists that negotiations must cc carried out through Abets, the German Ambassador. It is stated that German demands include unhindered passage for German troopsReuter - 218 words
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Article28 1940-12-21 3 Malta. Dec. 20. AN ITALIAN bomber was shot down into the sea during attempted raids on Malta on Wednesday night. No damage or casual- ties were caused. ReuterReuter - 28 words
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Article894 1940-12-21 3 THE funeral of Dr. Ernest Walter Martindellp Medical Officer of Johore Bahru, whose body was found m a burnt-out car at Woodlands Road yes.erday morning, was held at the Bidadari Cemetery m the afternoon and was very largely attended. The Rev. Father N. Maury894 words
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339 1940-12-21 3 "Better Understanding Between N.I. Malaya" DROADCASTING m Dutch from the Singapore station v last night, the visicing Netherlands Indies Director of Information, Mr. J. H. Ritman, laid emphasis on the economic significance of the fact that the N.I. are supplying 60,000 tons of rice to Malaya. It was the first339 words
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149 1940-12-21 3 Prime Minister On "New State Of Society After War" London, Dec. 20. "117 HEN this war Is won as it surely will be it must be one of our aims to establish a state of society where advantages and privileges which hitherto have been enjoyed only by a few shallReuter - 149 words
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114 1940-12-21 3 Tokio. Dec. 20. THE allegation made by Mr. Y. Matsuoka. the Japanese Foreign Minuter, at the Japanese-American Society's function that American interest m China was "largely a question of sentiment" drew a b unt denial from the American Ambassador, Mr. Joseph Grew. Mr. GrewReuter - 114 words
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Article50 1940-12-21 3 Berlin. Dec. 20. EX-KING Carol of Rumania, who is at present In Spain, is expected m Lisbon either to-day or to-morrow, states a report from that city to the official German news agency. It is assumed that Carol intends f o go to the United States.- ReuterReuter - 50 words
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66 1940-12-21 3 Saigon, Dec. 20. A DMIRAL DECOUX, Oovernor- General of French I.'ido-Cbina, to-day issued on official statement saying: "The official Thailand radio published last Sunday a declaration regarding Thailand's pacific intentions and its desire to continue negotiations m a spirit of goodwill. "This desire meetsReuter - 66 words
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Article80 1940-12-21 3 London. Dec. 29. HPHE Danish Prjn^ Minister, M. Stauning, is the latest person to incur Nazi wrath for "playing a double game," says a message from the German frontier, which quotes two leading Nazi journals as accusing M S.auning of 'nDt having completely broken withReuter - 80 words
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Advertisement231 1940-12-21 3 TREAT YOURSELF TO A REV SHAVING BXUSH WE HAVE THE LATEST IR STOCK ALL SHAPES AND SIZES. Badger Hair, Pure Badger, Best Badger. Sterilized and London Made. Prices from $1.50 to $12.75 MEDICAL HALL UNITED. 3 BATTERY ROAD. CATHAY 11 a.m. \*f\ I rIA% I .p H01E3400 3.15, 6.15, 9.15231 words
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Article, Illustration1712 1940-12-21 4 NOMAD - Garrison's Christmas Pla n s Promise A Good Time Fo r The Troops NOMAD BY WHATEVER the coming months may have m store for Malaya's garrison, Christmas and the New Year are going to be celebrated m true festive style. Entertainments are, of course, going to be less lavish than1,712 words
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Article329 1940-12-21 4 TN accordance with a un-| animous vote m favour returned at a meeting of Europeans m Kuching, the capital, European Government officers m the State of Sarawak will from the beginning of the New Year have ten per cent, of their salaries and allowances deducted as329 words
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Advertisement112 1940-12-21 4 Announcement A. FLINTER Diamonds, Pearls, Emeralds, Rubies and Sapphires of highest quality Modern Jewellery, Doable 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, SINGAPORE.112 words
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Advertisement43 1940-12-21 4 This Christmas, drink your toasts m a British Empire Champagne Choose Minchinbury a line. sparkling, dry Champagne equal to the most famous makes. Stocked at all Cold Stomp Branches m pints and quarts Imported by SINGAPORE COLD STORAGE Co.. L*4« Cb. i3I A43 words
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484 1940-12-21 5 But Army Hot-Heads May Precipitate Pacific Conflict J^w' f n tio wantB a ma J° r war than any «ck country m the world. tho iwli cfi 8 ld hrinks f n»«W the idea of a war with vie United States or Great484 words
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Article, Illustration47 1940-12-21 5 I Latham, who is leader I C.C.. recently paid a visit :ied raid damage m He is seen here with a iber of the demolition squad Mftef a Union Jack round y e vnoans to Keen the Jack Flying." evidently thought Mr Latham.47 words
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107 1940-12-21 5 it I King Haakon of Norway spent period on his native soil ftfe Maidl is described m unverified which have reached the New correspondent at Stock- Mi monarch s risky voyage, j reported, was dictated by the r".eeting a proviso m the m Constitution107 words
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Article, Illustration40 1940-12-21 5 r of the River Plate, Rear Admiral Sir Henry Harwood. chatwit* the Danish Minister. Count Reventlow, at a Foyle>s Literary at which the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Sir Kingsley Wood, teas the guest of honour.40 words
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314 1940-12-21 5 Tm: < hr^tian Science Monitor's f < orrrspondent who followed i GffNfc armies, m a cable from »»hens, states: "The fame of the -h rtirrs with Greek civilians <••-> great. that an RAF. squadron is: i m a district is sufficient314 words
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Article147 1940-12-21 5 T*HIS Christmastide, for the first time iv history, Bethlehem and the hurcfc of the Nativity will be blacked out. The picturesque ceremonies which yearly attract the devout from many parts of the world must bow to the danger of air raids from Italy, a Power professedly147 words
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Advertisement790 1940-12-21 5 ji^ del s COe csraclical fc^^^j FLORIDA TIES MESH SPORTS SHIRTS British made Tropical Ties. In A fine soft, cool and absorbent cel- £> y -v K2BDP^ attractive popular stripes m luMr mesh with polo collar and short **M M cheerful colourings. All cut open sleeves. Full range of colours.790 words
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Article373 1940-12-21 6 SERIES OF TESTS IN AUSTRALIA ABOUT 250 members of an A.I.F. signals unit have been given group intelligence tests by a party of trained psychologists. It is the first time that such tests have been carried out m a British Army unit. The Voluntary Emergency Psychological Services,373 words
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Article74 1940-12-21 6 •THE New Zealand Olympic Com- mittee, m a message to the Greek Committee, says that the New Zealand athletes and people are filled with admiration for Greece's magnificent efforts against the aggressor. The message is a reply to one from the Greek Olympic authorities, asking for moral74 words
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Article, Illustration33 1940-12-21 6 Troops are now being; trained m a wide ran ff e of technical subjects, including many branches of engineering, smithery and wireless mechanics. at a London technical institute.33 words
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185 1940-12-21 6 A SOLDIER hitch-hiked about 500 miles from Melbourne to Dubbo to offer his blood for a friend critically injured m the crash of an R.A.A.F. plane at Narromine. He is Pte. Kenneth Lloyd, 23, a former radio announcer. His Injured friend, Leading185 words
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Article115 1940-12-21 6 rK Italians bunec \J British dead <« the front," tays Terence Atoffw^ Daily Mail's correspondent »i (south-east Albania*. graT fS -A wooden cross $Wi« at Svirna, on the desola* grey of Lake Mailk near Kflf» writes. i ijirj nistf** "On the crors H J^ tion m115 words
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Article, Illustration52 1940-12-21 6 Heinkels Gun Bags Messerschm itt A gun from the rear turret of a Heinkcl brought d.mn remounted m a position keld by a company of th Ken{ *m Infantry. A few minutes later, the Heinkels gun *L S t 0 mer! *t Light bringing down to earth a ME. fl.52 words
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629 1940-12-21 6 Britain Must Make Total War, Too, Says London Press A S the second Battle for Britain moves towards a dim* n which many believe will be an attempted mv ai uneasiness is growing throughout the nation as to whetl its war effort is being organized on a scale commensurat with629 words
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Advertisement215 1940-12-21 6 Last 3 Days of (We Close on Sunday) the Sale that offers you every facility to shop everything for everybody at unprecedented low prices GIAN SINGH'S Grand Annual Christmas C o.& SALE fe^ this is the •Economically SHOP FOR f'^&-' 3i^ •Wisely and j^ L Conveniently A V B Briig215 words
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Article, Illustration117 1940-12-21 7 Australian soldiers m the Beersheba district of Palestine listen to words of advice from an aged Greek priest. (Right) One of several thousand Polish troops who went from Syria to Palestine to fight on with Britain. A cup of tea and a sandwich m117 words
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Advertisement292 1940-12-21 7 ORIENT STAR'S X'MAS BAZAAR TOYS— Dolls, Honey, Panda, 80-80, Polar Bears Cats, Dogs, Ducks, Chicks, Rabbits, Snow White Seven Dwarfs, Blue Fairies, etc., etc. GAMES Ludo, Lotto, Snake and Ladder, Draughts Boards, Archery, Skittles, Dart Boards, Pyramids, Soldiers, Wagon Cubes, etc., etc. Wagon Cubes, etc.. etc. BOOKS— for children adults.292 words
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634 1940-12-21 8 The Singapore Free Press SATURDAY, DECEMBER 21, 1940. Seasona ble Savings npHE plan announced to-day A whereby interest-free loans may be made to the Imperial Government and the efforts which have been made to popularize the sale of war savings certificates as Christmas and New Year presents, deserve the wholehearted634 words
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Article, Illustration1192 1940-12-21 8 N.I. Army Speeds Up For Efficiency By A Special Corres^o^j^j Bandoeng Dec. 17. THE speed, mobility and general effectiveness of various units of the Netherlands Indies Army was revealed to newspaper men m a special demonstration arranged for them by the War Department recently "m the neighbourhood" of Bandoeng. Demonstrations1,192 words
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Article, Illustration302 1940-12-21 8 Joan Liltlefield - Joan Liltlefield By BEFORE London felt the full force of the air blitzkrieg, an elaborate animals' A.R.P. organization was set up, with 500 first-aid posts m telephonic communication with "Animal Flying Squads" animal ambulances, travelling dispensaries, etc. These squads, each led by a veterinary Burgeon, patrol302 words
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Advertisement321 1940-12-21 8 J/^\ CRLD BECK'S /\rran^ Your Party yVOIV anc/ Booi^ Your 7a6/c Early At the Air-Conditioned CAPITOL RESTAURANT _XMAS EVE DINNER (Tue. Dec. 24th) $3.00 Opening night of "ANDY HARDY MEETS DEBUTANTE" NEW YEARS EVE DINNER (Tue. Dec. 31st) $3.00 Opening night of "NEW MOON" with Jeanctte MacOonald Nelson Eddy f"ttf?sC321 words
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Advertisement66 1940-12-21 8 5# JP# C# Ik* CHURCH BOOK-SHOP 82, Bras Basah Road. Phone 4238 (Close to Raffles Institution) Specializes m mail-orders for Books of All Kinds issued by 775 English Publishers and carries m stock BIBLES OF ALL KINDS for Gifts and Study PRAYER AND DEVOTIONAL BOOKS Books for Spiritual Reading Hymn66 words
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Advertisement42 1940-12-21 9 1 (ill SCOTLAND AND 80^" w <ctO* MIIII I 1 1 II I H 1 A I 1 Vi V IH I "^l^^M^fefl I H^H SIHHF Jt BBlf D I Tf|^ SINGAPORE JOHORE MALACCA NEGRI SEMBILAN ilWb UAKpi IU» L I U.42 words
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Article, Illustration348 1940-12-21 10 SAMUEL TAYLOR COLERIDGE - SAMUEL TAYLOR COLERIDGE By The shepherds went their hasty way, And found the lowly stable-shed Where the Virgin-Mother lay: And noiv they checked their eager tread, For to the Babe, that at her bosom clung, A Mother's song the Virgin-Mother sung. They told her how a glorious348 words
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Article, Illustration9475 1940-12-21 10 CHAI; DICKSENS - THE SEVEN POOR TRAVELLERS CHAI DI CKSENS By A Christmas Story 0/1 I OH City Of Rochester: In 3 Chapters This I Hou N of h^ r i England is by Charier Lfefa ter of story telling. It Lin i-kens* own magazine, 1^(1 zuas issue for 1854. Lguti-.K l i9,475 words
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Article, Illustration1061 1940-12-21 10 Some Little-Known About Christmas WHY is Christmas Day on December 25 Sixteen hundred years ago Julius, Bishop of Rome, nxed that day for Christians to commemorate the birth of Christ. Before "Christ's Mass" was celebrated m the Church, the end of the year ceremonial feasting was known as Yul— meaning1,061 words
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Advertisement58 1940-12-21 12 DnllAlll Ot 'fIEL Llvir I i ii I Choose from the j */WV latest colours pW7 i I jvr L. ra hK I c I MJ \t I Q L/ I I V-. O i f I I New Fabric Sensations M ObUmabit; frum all first class stores. Sole importers58 words
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247 1940-12-21 13 PUBLIC MAY SHORTLY BUY OFFICIAL SHELTER PLANS Tests Prove Strength Of Experimental Types gINGAPORE residents may shortly obtain plans and specifications for building blast and splinter proof shelters at $1 a copy from the Improvement Trust. The decision to make these plans and specifications available to the public follows proof,247 words
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Article323 1940-12-21 13 SUBSCRIBING FOR FIGHTER PLANES MfUSTfI and planters m aiaya are planning to buy planes for the R.A.F, through representative organizations Automobile Association of ij i and the Incorporated of Planters. mobile Association of Maling special badges fcr its yund first badge was sold m Selanrday for 5500. Badges are v323 words
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116 1940-12-21 13 HER evidence into the deaths of the victims m the Henderson Road j md at a eras-cu:t<-r who. two days i s ound hanqing m a lavatory m; was heard m the Coroners Henderson Ro^d affair the victims a omen. Chua Sen? and Tan Pong116 words
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Article43 1940-12-21 13 GOVE RNOR'S BROADCAST rtjne of the broadcast from Singapore by the Governor. Sir Shenton Thomas, rrun- will be 7.30 p.m.. it is announced broadcast will be given on 30.96 metres 225 metre*. It will be relayed from the g and Kuala Lumpur stations.43 words
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Article274 1940-12-21 13 ALL EFFORTS TO BE CO-ORDINATED a PLAN to co-ordinate the various j entertainments and hospitality for the trcops m Singapore with one central depot, to avoid overlapping, was put forward at a meeting at the Salvation Army H.Q. m Tank Road yesterday. The meeting was convened274 words
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Article128 1940-12-21 13 A REWARD of $500 for Information leading up to the arrest of the person responsible for the death of a 25-year-old Shanghai carpenter is offered by the police. This was mentioned m the Coroner's Court yesterday, v.hen Mr. W. G. Porter concluded an inquiry into the death of128 words
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Article105 1940-12-21 13 npWENTY -POUR -year-old Yee Yam Seng 1 pleaded guilty m the Singapore third court yesterday to stealing three pewter tankards, two towels, a shaving stick and a pair of shirts belonging to R. W. Vening at High Street on Dec. 14, and a pair of women's105 words
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Article114 1940-12-21 13 With Playground Safe From Traffic nno further relieve Singapore's housing shortage, the Improvement Trust has decided to proceed with the scheme to construct 17 residential houses at the old Race Course. It is hoped to commence building within a month. The houses would then be ready114 words
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Article146 1940-12-21 13 BY an order published m the Government Gazette last night, the printing of any x*£v,i>paper, placard, pamphlet or leaflet In a foreign language is forbidden unless the publication has been approved by the Press Censor. "Foreign language" is defin«d as any language other than English. The distribution146 words
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309 1940-12-21 13 Governor Sees A.R.P. Services In Action TOR more than an hour last night the Governor, Sir Shenton Thomas, saw for himself the working of a part of the passive defence services of Singapore. The "show" was not specially staged for him; it was a routine exercise m which high explosive309 words
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Article171 1940-12-21 13 A PINE of $200 Imposed on a Chinese |jSuc° a'B^ckett Terrell, who allowed the i'^The 1 woman Wee Nonya, was celebrating a wsndST?irty m her house m Geylanj i£s. witffi otheTwomen when thence .raided the house, arresting all the women. Tl£ mne women were fined171 words
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Article132 1940-12-21 13 MEMBERS of the Rotary Club and their wives went to the New World amuse- ment park yesterday to make M«ro*l Sotary Christmas treat to poor children a i'^uTTSoO I*rsons. over 1.500 of them bemTchildren, were given a cheerful time. The children, m particular, made the132 words
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440 1940-12-21 13 '< AN important aspect of the economic A war effort m Great Britain has been the public response to the fvitottoo of Urn Chancellor of the Exchequer to lend him such money as individuals are wiUing to advance without interest for the duration of the440 words
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Advertisement196 1940-12-21 13 Richard Cr»ok* BenUmino Gid« Moon r>.M3O7 Unhappy Day UA Jurt to linger m your arm* Song of India HWI A clown no longer (^M«ci) DAIMB Njf^y Iw M a soldier one pftredlM 3 Senza nisciumo O Song divine SOle mk> DA1449 Artec, O Sun :>\i374 La Canawoe dell'amore Garden of196 words
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Advertisement42 1940-12-21 13 Rn& He'd appreciate a IJ CHARATAN Pli»E f! For A X'mas Gift EXTRA S 5.50 SUPER S 7.50 SUPER DE LUXE 510.50 MADE IN m^MW ENGLAND MFa W ROBINSON'S SINGAPORE i^— 416 We :nvi le you to visit our Christinas Display CfammeWCi-42 words
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Article, Illustration1968 1940-12-21 14 MARY HEATHCOTT - Christmas In Wartime Britain And In Singapore MARY HEATHCOTT Free Press Feature By f AST Christmas the war did L not seem so grim as it must now to the people at Home. War at this season becomes an even itn mockery of mankind, and we bete m Malaya as1,968 words
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Advertisement77 1940-12-21 14 V -^3 B'liiP'w'***'"" ■SftOSßKf^ v wVjw^'i i iii* *^^f* V :J „£^js XMAS GREWOVILLE BIENAIME yzance Caravane Casanova Vermeil YeV c^ c Fleurs D'Ete CHANE^L Cuir de Russie cjlamour GUERLAIN jAsmine BoYs des lies Vega Gardenia Djedi No.V 5, 11 and 22 Cogue DOr '94*. Rue de la Paix Mugget.77 words
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Advertisement39 1940-12-21 14 VISIT TO YL AND ROBINSONS A TREAT YET TO BEAT! I 3 DAYS MORE I OF ATTRACTIVE I BARGAINS I CHOTIRMALL'S I ANNUAL STOCK-TAKINC; I STILL TIME!! i>ONT HISb I VISIT EARLY I 41*43, HIGH ST. TErvDunui- iq*i I39 words
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287 1940-12-21 15 Australia To Equip Armoured Division •TANKS and Intricate aircraft instruments are likely to be put into production m Australia within a few months. The designs for a tank have been brought to an advanced stage by Army ordnance officers, and if they are acceptable, the Federal Government will be asked287 words
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Article100 1940-12-21 15 A RETURNED soldier, bootblack m Pitt Street, Sydney, has offered to shine Archdeacon Hammond's shoes free during Christmas week. "That's the strangest Christmas gift I've had from distressed folk m my care, but I'm going to accept it," said Archdeacon Hammond. "A few Christmases ago an100 words
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Article476 1940-12-21 15 beast advertised, but most, veiy at war, of all the Aus•n fighting forces now m Great Britain are the men of the R.A.N.R. •Bi R.A.N.V.R., who have gone there and are serving m a hundred f -all- work with the British writes Kenneth Slessor, OfllWar Correspondent476 words
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67 1940-12-21 15 rpHE "Virtue Militari," highest Polish award for military valour, has been conferred on a Polish soldier who lost his eye-sight through wounds at Narvik (Norway). He is Jan Lasowski, a member of the Chasseurs de Montagne, famous Polish regiment. LasowslU is a patient at67 words
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Article83 1940-12-21 15 SVfE of the few all-women fire VT brigades In Britain, which Is attached to a factory m the south of England, turned out m nightdresses and tin helmets and extinguished a shower of incendiary bombs which fell around the building m which they live. The factory people83 words
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Article, Illustration182 1940-12-21 15 Ihr mil story of the bombing at- made on Germany and (ierman-occupied territory by the Hn\M Air Force, and the careful pirn which lies behind the attacks is told m maps and facts prepared b* the Ministry of Information. These maps show the vast web »f destruction woven182 words
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Advertisement221 1940-12-21 15 Look your Best during Christmas Let your Hair be attended by Expert Hairdressers only. To avoid disappointment See MAISON MARCELLE Stamford Rd. Singapore Phone 4807 m GRAND X MAS SALE t CATHAY SILK STORE p |2 38-39, BRAS BASAH ROAD. 2 5I 6 4 1 10 10 1 3 1221 words
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Advertisement429 1940-12-21 18 P.&O. and BRITISH INDIA LINES (INCORPORATED CN BNOLAND) P. 6c O. 8. N. COS SAILINGS. The best possible services are being maintained by The P. O. S. N. Coy. from the Straits to their usual ports of cali m China, India, Ceylon and the United Kingdom. Passengers are requested to429 words
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Advertisement330 1940-12-21 18 BOUSTEAD CO., LTD. (Incorporated U> TELEPHONE: mi£*t 5432. PMsasc MSI MCINC BB (Incorporated m England) Regular service from the Orient to Vancouver by GIANT EMPRESSES— Across Canada through the Canadian Rockies— Lake Louise— Banff. Trans-Atlantic by EMPRESS m DUCHESS w or MONT n steamers to the United Kingdom.— AlJ under330 words
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Advertisement451 1940-12-21 18 MANSFIELD COutT BLUE FUNNEL LINE, Frequent Sailings to United Kingdom. Oate« guaranteed, ali cargo wooktng* subject to rot ot War Clauses. V WESTERN AUSTRAL| A THE SHORTEST SEA ROUTE AT THI CHEAPEST Regular Service* to re mantle Perth v^ kHi oy flr»1 class oassenger ships. Single fare $192 I A451 words
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1522 1940-12-21 19 Nomad - Nomad In The Garrison By JAKING the field m weather that would have daunted the lr elders, two teams of Blakan Mati children played nockey last week-end. The two teams were chosen from British soldiers' families stationed on the island and were opposed1,522 words
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126 1940-12-21 19 iMiMr rftlCEfi COKBCKI Dec. 20, 12 o'clock noon No. IX R.S.S. Spot loose 38 Hi IX R.S.S FOB m cats i Dec. -Jan < Sellers option) 38 G.KA.Q R.S.S. P. OB bales D?c Jan t Selk.rs option) :i8 P.A.Q. R.S.S. P. 0.8 bales Doc. -Jan126 words
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Article106 1940-12-21 19 *T*HAT justice would nut be d<iiu H the complainant. Inspector Ahmad ton Hussein, of Beach Road police station, were also charged with negligent driving, va.^ tin comment made by Mr. C. H. Whitton, district traffic magistrate, when he eonvictrc. V. N. Nair of negligent driving106 words
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Article36 1940-12-21 19 The Indian Association's monthly sociai will be hrld at the Clerical Union Hall at 5 p.m. to-morrow. Mr. R. Muthiah wil] speak ov. "Pairs. Festivals and Pilgrimages." The musical and dramatic sectioc will provide musical items.36 words
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Advertisement408 1940-12-21 19 CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS MIIFSTIC OCCURREXCE 0 DEATH j »j*RTINI>E LL Dr E. W. Martindell i *s the result of an accident on 1 TENDERS J j MUNICIPALITY Tenders. mm&ei ar* now invited for the materials or services For j iT s see Municipal Tenders j .>: 3 000 Single Phase A.408 words
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Advertisement243 1940-12-21 19 BOARD RESIDENCE YORK LODGE W, LLOYD ROAD, SINGAPORP SUPERIOR RESIDS^ RR fI^ABLISHMENT. Well Furnished Rooms and n,» ***** Cuisine. 2 nthh bope SEMTOSA SENESTA 41, STEVENS ROAD A few minutes' from Tanglin Club. rates All meat supplies are obtained strictly from Spore Cold Storage Co Uniformly superior catering Free garages.243 words
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Advertisement234 1940-12-21 19 PUBLIC NOTICE THE SINGAPORE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE RUBBER ASSOCIATION. Notice is hereby given that the Rubber Market will be closed officially on the following dates: Wednesday, Dec. 25, 1040. Public Holiday Thursday, Dec. 26, 1940. Wednesday, Jan. 1, 1941. By Order of the Committee, GATTEY 3ATEMAW, Secretaries. A Grand Seasonal234 words
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Advertisement180 1940-12-21 19 I Order delicious Magnolia I I Ice Cream for your next I I "Social"... order it this I I convenient and money I I saving way— I f|U|g^ Organisers of social functions will find ordering kss#J| i^lMili their ice cream by the gallon both economical and Ww^m convenient. For instance,180 words
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Miscellaneous128 1940-12-21 19 POST OFFICE MAIL LIST Australia -j- 9n g;^- «urfac;' 12.30 p«. air 2££ Port Morwby S'm" Thursday M»nd nlr MONDAY Adeu air P Atrica Africa i South V Ii i i surfa<£ g™? air 4,, J** 10 1 air 4 p :r. Darwin air t J E«Pt air |p b128 words
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471 1940-12-21 20 Sabatino Gives Local Boxing Big Fillip JTST as Henry Armstrong: has been acclaimed the ou standing contributor to boxing m America daring the past yar Atilio Sabatino must be credi.ed wi h providing Malayan light enthn iasts with the best boxing this year. A Puerto Rican. Sabatino came to Singapore471 words
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Article151 1940-12-21 20 RA Hvy. Battery 6; S.C.C. 4 *B" 3 DFGINNING their same of rughy on the padang yeslerday m heavy rain, which thinned cut into a H;h drizzl*. an RA. Heavy Bat?ry beat the Singapore Crick«t Club's "B' f team by six points (two tries), u>151 words
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Article436 1940-12-21 20 THE following are the weights 1 for Thursday, Dec. 26, the first day of the Penang Turf Club's Xmas-New Year meeting: Horses, Clans 1. Div. 1, 6 tvn. Kaolin 9.01 Grand PrU 7.11 Bridge Law 8. 12 Pure Gold 7.10 Mediation 8. 07 Lord Bug436 words
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Article388 1940-12-21 20 SUCCESS OF WAR FUND GAMES QELDOM has Singapore hockey reach- ed fuch a peak as it has this season. Local hockey enthusiasts have been given a number of exciting, hardly-contested. gam?s, m which the standard maintained has reached an extremely high average level. This has been dv?.388 words
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Article53 1940-12-21 20 •THE following will represent the Vanda Flower football team against the Geylang Corinthians m a i friendly game of soccer at the Geylang is adium to-morrow: Tong Nen, Eng Bee. Thiam Tin. Teck Chye, Kirn Teck, Chin Ann, Kee Chuan Swee Hock, Lian Sin, Harry Tan, Kay Eng, Bah Chee53 words
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Article222 1940-12-21 20 A Successful Year For Sport I OOKING back over the year there is every cause for satisfaction m the realm of Malayan sport, for there has been very little interruption or curtailment to record as a result of the war. The only major suspension was that of the Malaya Cup222 words
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475 1940-12-21 20 U/HEN, at the outset of the current rugger season, it was decided to suspend the annual Malaya Cup competition for the duration of the war, the news was received by players and followers of the game alike with very mixed feelings. But now, with475 words
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Article47 1940-12-21 20 Air passengers who arrived m Singapore from Australia yesterday were Mr. and Mrs. C. Nlven, Mr and Mrs. W. S. Orindlav end infant. Mr. and Mrs. H. Boyle. Mr. W. C. Wookey, Miss A. McCrea. Mire M. Barnwell. ML*s E. I. Kenny, and Mrs. Johnson and infant.47 words
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Article97 1940-12-21 20 •TTfIK following will represent Selangor against Negri Sembilan m a State hockey match at Kuala umpur to-day. The match will be played on the VJ. padang. commencing at 5 p.m. sharp. Won? Kam Thong; G. Laßrooy, H. Brook?, (capt.); Lee Vat Chong, V. Vijendram, Fam Choo97 words
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499 1940-12-21 20 SELETAR AIRMEN JUST MISS THE "DOUBLE" COCCER has just passed through a particularly interest- ing season, and prospects for next year are even brighter. The outstanding event of the season, of course, was Singapore's victory m the Malaya Cup competition, but apart from that499 words
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Article145 1940-12-21 20 g.NCE the revival of am?teur k Jf m Sing pore tion once a*air the aS? *ur B«;x,n R a,, sp3rt has g srength and U n frcru of th» c Ac.ua.lv the *Ls an attempt was on a rabetan .a. that .ime.amfiieur vived at vari^ t,v SP^ n145 words
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