The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 28 December 1940
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Title Section20 1940-12-28 1 LATE SINGAPORE EDITION The Singapore Free Press AND DAILY NEWS NO. M^Ki. :STU 1835 SATURDAY, DECEMBER 28, 1940 5 CENTS20 words
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379 1940-12-28 1 BRITAIN HAS LONGEST QUIET SPELL London, Dec. 27. T\F. resumed its air offen:ifter the Christmas lull due :.ivourable weather on the which virtually grounded .uffe and made R.A.F. profitable. m London this after- daylight vslerday mes tan occupiedReuter - 379 words
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76 1940-12-28 1 R, Mmuc <4# New York, Dec. 27. UMOI'RS from many sources' pointing to the possibility of negotiations to end the war between Britain and Italy are circulating at Vichy, according to the New York Times' correspondent there. He says that instructions given toReuter - 76 words
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312 1940-12-28 1 CONVOYS ARE ATTACKED London, Dec. 27. THE revolt against the Italians is growing m Abyssinia. 1 A Nairobi report states that thousands of Ahy<sinians with headquarters m the forests are attacking their oppressors with weapons supplied by the British. Leaders ofReuter - 312 words
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1167 1940-12-28 1 ENEMY RAIDER DISGUISED AS JAPANESE SHELLS PACIFIC ISLE Australian Prime Minister Tells Of "Great Crime Melbourne, Dec. 27. THE island of Nauru, m the southern Pacific, was heavily shelled by an enemy raider soon after davbrcak to-day. This was announced by Mr. R. G. Menzies, the Australian Prime Minister, who1,167 words
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Article78 1940-12-28 1 Tangier Moves Not Pro- Axis? London, Dec. 27. *T*HE British Consul -General at Tangier. Mr. Gascoigne, has arrived at Madrid to have conversations regarding the situation at Tangier, says Reuter's diplomatic correspondent. It is expected that the conversations will be between the British Ambassador, Sir Samuel Hoare, the Spanish ForeignReuter - 78 words
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Article91 1940-12-28 1 Shanghai, Dec. 27. THE Japanese military authorities have detained the Italian steamer Commandante Carlini on arrival at Shanghai with $30,000 worth of cotton from the Yangtze delta which is not covered by a Japanese permit. This makes the sixth Axis ship detained by the JapaneseReuter - 91 words
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64 1940-12-28 1 Mexico City, Dec. 27. TTEN Italian ships and the German liner Orinoco are getting up steam i: Tampico. Local friends of the Italian and German seamen say that the vessels are leaving shonly m an attempt to run the British blockade. The portReuter - 64 words
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57 1940-12-28 1 London, Dec. 27. BRITISH trade union officials will soon be appointed as Government labour officers m the coloniesThe Colonial Office has suggested to the Trade Union Council that experienced trade unionists should take up official posts m the colonies and deal with the labourReuter - 57 words
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220 1940-12-28 1 London, Dec. 27. r ¥*HERE is no confirmation of any kind m London of the report that transport has been requisitioned for carrying a large number of German troops variously stated at between 300,000 and 350,000— across Hungary to Rumania. The report has beenBritish Wireless - 220 words
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Article84 1940-12-28 1 "Victory To China Next Year" Chungking, Dec. 27. J 941 is China's year of counteroffensive and victory." deciarcd a Chinese military spokesman to the Pivss to-day. Gen. Chiang Kai-shek's army had increased to over 3.CDG.000 men. b» said, oi which over 1.000.000 are m -mobile units," while !ar r -«eReuter - 84 words
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99 1940-12-28 1 Undon, Dec. 27. TITE Army Council has sent a special message of congratulation to the Command' r-in-Chipf of the Indian Army, Gen. Sir Robfrt Cassols. on the part played by the Ird.an troops In the victory In the Western Ifc^er In the first stages of theReuter - 99 words
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Article24 1940-12-28 1 IT is reported several mysterious fires occur--1 red In Norway during the Christma* holidays. No expianfctinu lias boon fc»veu.— ReuterReuter - 24 words
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Advertisement158 1940-12-28 2 LAST TWO PERFORMANCES TO-DAY ii a.m. and 3.i5 p.m. ALHAMBRA WALT DISNEY'S All-S»""-t Programme Released by AiKO Radio lectures OWING TO PREVIOUS ARRANGEMENT, SEASON MUST END TONIGHT! i LAST 2 SHOWS AfUAMRRA 6.15 9.15 P.M. AJjttAHllil%A BOOK EARLY 'PHONE _69O9_ MHk IV^^. I E^^, 1 UiIDKFI? WHBBfe a r% Ea158 words
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Advertisement768 1940-12-28 2 EXEMPTIONS IN ALIENS LAW 1 LIENS m Malaya who are British «J*,Srff^^«^d*kS^«2S protected persons, -.übjects of the for their visit and their proposed itinerary Chinese Republic and Asiatic subjects before they will bejtUowed to land, of the Queen of the Netherlands will n T^s\*i iiad^TD AT not be affected when768 words
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Advertisement87 1940-12-28 2 3 SHOWS TO-DAY PAVIB^TwT* 3.15, 6.15 9.15 I |M| VIUQN YOUR WEEK-END ENTKHT NN|[ IT'S COMIC! IT'S CATCHY! IT'S G*AN IN A SPARKLING PICTURE OF MIRTH ME' ODY "Lau&h It Off" A BRITISH NATIONAL FILM NEXT ATTRACTION: GEORGE TRIUMPHS AGAIN IX A HOLLICKINC COMEDY OF LAUGHTER SONG H(ff| writ vjf87 words
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Article392 1940-12-28 3 Wartime Malta Alexandria GRAPHIC DESCRIPTION BY NAVAL OFFICER London, Dec. 27. rY ID pictures of Malta and AlexV In wartime were given m a broadcast by a naval lieutenant commander Just returned from the rranean. ne is working overtime m be said, the Navy. Army. Air and civilians. When BritishBritish Wireless - 392 words
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417 1940-12-28 3 London, Dec. 37. A SURVEY of the part the Netherlands is playing m the war against the Axis powers shows that almost the entire Dutch Royal Navy has evaded the grasp of the invader and is now engaged on active duty m co-operationReuter - 417 words
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78 1940-12-28 3 London. Dec. Zl. CHRISTMAS was spent In the typical tradition by the RAP. unlU In Greec^ says the Air Ministry News Service. The ALr Officer Commanding visited them and talked to the men as they sat down to a Christmas dinner compicU withReuter Wireless - 78 words
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Article199 1940-12-28 3 >-*-*ng telegram has been despatched '1- M. A. Jiunah, president oi iia Muslim League at Malabar Hill. by the committee which staged the i :n Penang cf his 65th birthday. .g Muslims celebrate your 65:h i nly appreciate you past valulinquest you to continue same199 words
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53 1940-12-28 3 New York. Dec. 27. A s a gesture of goodwill to BrUsh lb ur comrades, appeals are being 3e to all trade unions throughout terlca for funds lor clo hing and anes for "British working men are victims of indiscriminate •ing m the AxisReuter - 53 words
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127 1940-12-28 3 I London, Dec. 27. AMONG the largest part of warships <£* oi the Dutch navy which sucjCeeded m escaping to England at the I time of the invasion of Holland were i<some whose construction and fitting ;out had not been completed. ThisReuter - 127 words
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59 1940-12-28 3 London, Deo. 27. LORD Beaverbrook, the Minister for Aircraft Production, acknowledges a giit of £7,665 toward the purchase of aircraft from the Robut Peel Spitfire Fund subscribed for by the regulars and aux liaries of the 160 poi.ee forces m England, Scotland and Wales towardBritish Wireless - 59 words
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58 1940-12-28 3 London, Dec. 27. ■•HIHTY-ONE Italian aircraft, comprising ten over Greece and 21 over the African frcnts, were definitely destroyed by the R.A.F. during the week ending Dec. 25 against the loss of seven British machines. The total Italian aeroplanes destroyed to date is 146British Wireless - 58 words
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Article41 1940-12-28 3 Cairo. Dec. 27. TIE first batch of pilgrims for Mecca have already left Egypt. So far 1,500 Muslims have completed arrangements for the pilgrimage, which has been made possible by the revival of conWestern Desert. ReuterReuter - 41 words
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59 1940-12-28 3 London, Dec. 11. REPORTS from the Nether ds show that heavy sentences have been imposed on the Dutch for Insulting Nazis. A man and his three sons have been sent to prison for turning their backs on the screen m a cinema when Seiss-Inquart,Reuter - 59 words
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Article32 1940-12-28 3 Cairo, Dec. 27. Pis revealed to-day that planes from the R.A.F. Middle East Command refrained from bombing attacks on enemy territory on Christmas Day, their activities being confined to reconnaissance flights. ReuterReuter - 32 words
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306 1940-12-28 3 Athens, >cc. 21. HE Italians have abandoned a lino <>f heights oX zreat strategic ixnance north and .iorth-west of :n.ira. according vo a Greek spokesGreeks are c'eaniii,j up the ry taken further inland m the of the river Drinos. where there indication* of disorder m theReuter - 306 words
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107 1940-12-28 3 Huge Construction Programme Likely lo Be Launched Soon nßrcxnpvm v* Washington, Dec, 27. PRESIDENT Roosevelt will shortly propose that the JjEIT*!. nstruc t quickly many merchantmen !!L£l Bntwh losses according to an authoritative It is stated that the programme will be extensive and willReuter - 107 words
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Article60 1940-12-28 3 London, Dec. 27. /OFFICERS and men of the merchant navy and fishing fleet who display exceptional gallantry at sea m wartime are to be awarded »< new medal by Lloyd's. The medal, which has been approved by the Admiralty and Ministry of Shipping, willReuter - 60 words
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Article120 1940-12-28 3 I 1 BID TO CAUSE FRICTION WITH GREAT BRITAIN London, Dec. 27. PIE suspicion that the enemy may have manufactured M evidence to suggest that R.A.F. planes bombed Swiss territory is beinj voiced m authoritative quarters m London. A Swiss G iK-ral Staff communique stated thatReuter - 120 words
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Article73 1940-12-28 3 Shanghai, Dec. 27. TWO American and five Italian marines are now reported to have been sent to hospital as a result of cafe brawl early on Christmas morning. According to a press report, Italian officers aacr c reported to have apologized tc the American officer:;. ArrangementsReuter - 73 words
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39 1940-12-28 3 London, Dec. 27. pROWN Princess Marie Jose of Piedmont, sister of King Leopold of he Belgians, has officially become a member of the Fascist party, says Naples report quoted by the Bremen "idlo. ReuterReuter - 39 words
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66 1940-12-28 3 London. Dee. tl. PR the third night In succession Britain was entirely free from air raids ia«t night. In London sirens have not sounded since the very early hours of Tuesday. With onl' slight activity m daylight over Britain m the rxst three days, thisReuter - 66 words
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51 1940-12-28 3 London. Dec. 27. •yHE Minister of Labour, Mr. Ernest 1 Bevin. m a confidential memorandum i te trade union employers, has made a num:>er of suggestions for speeding up work m Tories and increasing production. The memorandum is to be discussed b-<- th? unions concernedReuter - 51 words
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170 1940-12-28 3 Soviet Expose Of Japanese Oppression London, Dec 27. TTHE Moscow radio last night broad- cast an account of Japanese oppression and cruelty m Mongolia. This account, taken from a Chinese newspaper m Chungking, states that m one province the Japanese have seiz2d control of all trade and are exploiting theReuter - 170 words
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87 1940-12-28 3 London, Dec. 27. ALTHOUGH the trophies and souve- nirs of the R.A.F. m th? Western Desert cannot of necersi.y show such an inflni.e variety as tho^e of s~me r! the ground units, squadron messes have some very lnteres::ng disnlavs of former Italian possessions. ABritish wireless - 87 words
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287 1940-12-28 3 London, Dec. 27. TTHE Dally Telegraph say* that warding off the blows which any other country could hardly have sustained without collapse, our force* by sea. air and land have continued to wax m strength and achieve victories whereby the strategic balance of warReuter - 287 words
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Advertisement234 1940-12-28 3 GOLD SEAL PURE SULPHUR TABLETS THEY PURIFY THE BLOOD THUS PRODUCING A CLEAN and HEALTHY COMPLEXION MEOICAL HALL LTD. 3. BATTERY ROAO. ©If All SHOWS TO-D4Y lIIIHY THONE MALAYA'S CIMCMA Of lUtt J. 15 6.15 9.15 3400 WHERE EVERYBODY GOES; MORNING SHOW TO-DAY and TO-MORROW at 11 O'CLOCK SHIRLEY TEMPLE234 words
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601 1940-12-28 4 The Singapore Free Prees SATURDAY, DECEMBER 28, 1940. Malaya's A.R.P. THE Governor, m his recent broad- cast, foreshadowed further developments m AJR.P. policy m Singapore and intimated that a 'general policy' covering the whole of the peninsula has now been formulated. This is most welcome news for no more important601 words
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Article228 1940-12-28 4 THE system i*. ties for the Royal Air which has been brtfOdaoei m I land has mci with such s\i that it is being crn Ireland. As the MBtttt apply to Ulster thorr is there and no schedule ol cupat;ons All J T' teer as they will228 words
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666 1940-12-28 4 Britannicus - Would a COMMONWEALTH CABINET Work? Britannicus By COMEONE started a clamour for an Imperial War Cabinet, and it has been taken up by many organs of the Press both m Britain and m the overseas Empire. On the surface, it is a project with much to recommend it. This is666 words
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Article407 1940-12-28 4 Rose Patterson - Rose Patterson By UOW much the Free French Navy is increasing m importance may be gathered from the steadily growing numbers of officers and men under the leadership of Adm. Muselier. More than a thousand who had preferred to remain idle after the affair at Oran rather407 words
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Advertisement300 1940-12-28 4 Vr) ouoUtTvo T)oitt i|ou just love ROSES?" _aaa^___an_ _^sV B 7 V_|^_______ v^~> _*»*m\/ _aaaa>V-tegs_>- a i I^ySllS "Yes, but best m a GIMLET!" Oaaafli CALDBECKS By Special appointment established '@TW^@ /572; lEWEST DESIGNS IN DIAMOND JEWELLERY Necklaces Bracelets Brooches Rinas Clip Watches, r t ncorporateti Cefkmj SINGAPORE IPOH PENANG.300 words
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Article, Illustration1614 1940-12-28 5 Free Press Feature By MARY HEATHCOTT A VERY cheerful and lively luncheon party was held by yjjs Dorothy Rose Fisher and Hessrs. Julius Fisher and G, Kiat on Boxing Day. Guests lonour were 75 members of I and R.A.A.F. Forty ■jrls completed the1,614 words
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Article1002 1940-12-28 5 "CIVILIZATION has to be kept goin? as well as be fought for during these dreadful days," says the Chinese Ambassador m London, Mr. Quo Tai-chi, m his foreword to the report of the annual proceedings on the Universities' China' Committee m London, recently published by1,002 words
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Advertisement51 1940-12-28 5 CATERING PROBLEMS LET US SOLVE THEM... T\7E will cater for any function bi£ or small telephone your particulars and leave the rest to us. We assure you of our best services at all times. The Catering Department is under direct European supervision. 4^P£oS<N SO* I C?^Vg) ROBINSON CO., LTD. TELEPHONE51 words
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Advertisement34 1940-12-28 5 n H l9 *^^m d| PRmBI Rt "^HSHnr fi f^fc 1 zr^ 7 courage wmmw BUY HIM AMMUNITION Auw^l Wm/mzw/ TAi I f kktDlMtt/ I/Mm Hk^ 'wlfcri J b^V /if j£Et /vk. A C34 words
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285 1940-12-28 6 Italian Double Disaster Is Enthusiastically Hailed In United States THE British triumph m Egypt is hailed m the United States as perhaps the most important development m the war since the French collapse, with possibly enormous repercussions, since the Italian disaster m Greece has Some leading commentators do not wonder285 words
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239 1940-12-28 6 German ShipBuilding Plans Photographed RETAILS of a new type of cruiser which the Germans are building have been obtained from aerial photographs, taken after the first raid on the Kiel naval base on July 3, and now released for publication. The cruiser is of 8.000 tons. It is a type239 words
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107 1940-12-28 6 A SQUADRON manned entirely by Dutchmen will shortly be added to the RAF. They will fly planes bought with the £800,000 sent from the Netherlands Indies. Personnel will be drawn from Dutchmen now m Britain and a unit arriving soon from the Indies. All107 words
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Article184 1940-12-28 6 Ban On Mixed First Aid Classes MIXED first-aid classes have been banned by National Emergency Services m the metropolitan area, says the Sydney Daily Telegraph. An N.E.S. official explained that the reasons for the ban were <1> Embarrassment that might be caused during lessons m bandaging limtss. «2> Frivolity m184 words
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Article126 1940-12-28 6 WHILE flying over the North Sea to take part m a raid on Germany an R.A.F. bomber encountered a German 2-motor fighter which approached out of the darkening sky and attacked the bomber on the port beam with its machine guns and cannon. One shell hit126 words
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282 1940-12-28 6 CINCE his air onslaught on v Britain broke against the people's courage and the Royal Air Forces valour, Hitler's nerve-storms have become more frequent. A Cavalcade newsman learned this from a Swiss diplomat who is visiting the United States. The over-excited Fuehrer is almost permanently282 words
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Article, Illustration40 1940-12-28 6 Little inmates blasted out of their London orphanage by Nazi bombers are unperturbed m their open air surroundings. Picture shows nurse tending a little charge m the orphanage grounds while another youngster tries out a tricycle.40 words
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313 1940-12-28 6 pABLES received m Australia indicate that Prince Saionji will be chosen as Japan's first Minister to the Commonwealth. Delay m announcing the appointment is due presumably to the obsequies following the recent death of h s grandfather Prince Saionji. says a message to the Sydney313 words
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219 1940-12-28 6 ITALY'S Air Force based m Eritrea is evidently becoming so short of bombs that it is obliged to drop a home-made type consisting of a kerosene tin filled with explosives and an assortment of nuts, bolts, nails and razor blades. A New Zealander on219 words
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Article111 1940-12-28 6 AN Adelaide engineer, Mr. Claude E. Gibb, M.E., has been appointed principal engineering assistant to the Director-General of Munitions Production m England, Vice-Admiral Sir Harold Brown. His chief job will be to speed up munitions production. In a letter to his mother, Mr. Gibb stated111 words
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1378 1940-12-28 6 (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lurnnur tv l/UALA LUMPUR seems to have got over the i year's wet season. The Klang river, which weeks ago was m turbulent flood, ha? (mot. 7 cou )le <>t down to its calm placidity. Jain settled The excellent1,378 words
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Advertisement95 1940-12-28 6 jf don t let /constipation MAR YOUR BEAUTY RmpK hioccby i^ «Dd otba MrgMhri whkk oar the beauty of the duo arc <fengtr agnaJs tn i»»fi--ate tint sD ooc wdl n tha Seat cakaag CASTOPHENB *>^kj and keep the bovd. n woakiog order H aou «sai r ID pnenr yaw95 words
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Advertisement29 1940-12-28 6 NEW YEAR'S EVE Extension till 2 a.m. Dine, Dance and Enjoy the Revels of the Party. Novelties and Gifts for the Ladies. Bigger, Brighter and More Enjoyable than ever.29 words
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362 1940-12-28 7 86 Plots Reserved In Alexandra Area MODEL SETTLEMENT PLAN DKiilM) a decision confirmed by the Munidnal d ...nm-sMone^ yesterday lay an important Z ritormg housing shortage m Singapore. Above all ft measure to mM those who :ttap houses. a mlvI tv The362 words
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Article, Illustration38 1940-12-28 7 A r-Mure which ir;iy repealing itself at this very moment: Gunners on a British warship scan the skies for hostile planes while the Navy earnea on its silent work nf keening Uie sea tones of the world open.38 words
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231 1940-12-28 7 REFUGEE FA MIL V ARRIVES CLEEING from brutal Nazi influences m Rumania, a 1 middle-aged Rumanian building contractor, bis wife and six-year-old daughter arrived m Singapore by air yesterday. On his way to settle down with his brother m Australia, the refugee told231 words
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69 1940-12-28 7 itpl to the collision involving tnree outside the Cold Storage •.-rrtnises m Orchard Road on Wed- Corporal John Tonks. cf the Air Forc\ Seletar, appeared m the Traffic Court yesterday. Tonks on charge of causing grievous hurt by to Miss Andrews, and three causing hurt by69 words
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Article48 1940-12-28 7 I/" I CHANG. 28. claimed trial m the 9tm4 court yesterday to a charge that he pig. worth $16. and belonging to Chan Kirn Boon, at Prankel's Btaie on Thursday. n* case was postponed to Jan. 11 for menace, ball of $25 being sJlowcd.48 words
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Article266 1940-12-28 7 Assessment $25 Rent Only $15 DLEADING on behalf of a house owner who "has absolutely no .way of getting justice," Mr. C. Reuben, speaking on the adjournment at yesterday's meeting of the Municipal Commissioners, stated that he had read m the newspapers of the case266 words
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Article76 1940-12-28 7 that the Arms and Explosives Ordinance will not affect members of the naval, military and volunteer forces and of the police j and Municipal dog shooters m certain res- J pects. an amendment has been proposed Allowing the retention of firearms and explosives by specified services. It76 words
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Article48 1940-12-28 7 Mil. N. V LANGE, student gardener m J the employ of the Singapore Municipality, will proceed to the School of Agriculture, Srrdang. for training as a horticultural assistant next year. A committee decision 10 send Mr. Lange to Berdang was confirmed j by the Commissioners yesterday.48 words
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Article60 1940-12-28 7 THE Municipal Commissioners have agreed i to the proposed terms of their tenure of Hong Lim Green and to Its use by the Straits Chinese Recreation Club. This dcci- I sion which was approved by the Commis&icn- ers at their full boaid meeUng yesterday.; relieves the S.C.R.C.60 words
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Article39 1940-12-28 7 Dr. ChnBu Lan wishes us to state that orving to a clerical mistake, Jie name of hte mother, which should be Mrs. Chen Hui Mei. was incorrectly given as Mrs. Chen Hul MJng m the account of her funeral.39 words
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Article76 1940-12-28 7 THE China Relief Fund Committee 1 of Singapore has handed over to the Secretary for Chinese Affairs 532.250.20 for contribution to the Lord Mayor's Air Raid Relief Fund, m con nee ion with the D«c 7 campaign sponsored by the Committee. The sum includes the following76 words
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Article284 1940-12-28 7 Governor Is Patron Of New Committee ""PHE Governor, Sir Shenton i Thomas, has agreed to become I the patron of the Services Enter- tainment Committee, newly formed jto deal with all aspects of enteri tainment and hospitality for the troops stationed m Singapore. The general object of284 words
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Article75 1940-12-28 7 HELPING to erect scaffolding around a building at Tiong Bahru, Ah Hal, a 32- j year-old Hokkien building labourer, lost his footing ?.nd slipped, falling to his death on the ground 15 feet below. At an inquiry held by Mr W. G. Porter, the Singapore j Coroner, yesterday,75 words
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Article50 1940-12-28 7 The re-appointment of the following Singapore Municipal Commissioners, whose term Spired at the end of this year, is announced m the Government Gazette issued last night. Mr. L. Rayman (president), Messrs. T.W. Ong, S. B. Tan, A. J. Braga, R. E. Prentis, c\D. Thompson, B. LowicJc and E. J. Bennett.50 words
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Article270 1940-12-28 7 ONE OF WAR'S "BLESSINGS" [^ESCRIBING the club as "one oi the blessings of war," Mr. L, Rayman, president of the Singapore Municipality, yesterday formally opened the Passive Defence Service* Club at the old race course. The club, the only organization ol Us kind m Malaya, will270 words
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Article66 1940-12-28 7 NINE- YEAR-OLD David Mekie, son ol Professor D. E. C. Mekie. of the King EOward VII College of Medicine, Singapore, and 1 12-year-old Edward James Winchester, son of another Malayan, who had been schooling iin Scotland, arrived m Singapore by the President Harrison yesterday. Both boys66 words
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Article60 1940-12-28 7 /CHARGED with impersonating a detective V- and m that guise putting Kuck Lim Pong m fear of arrrst for being m possession of chap-jee-kee slip, thus obtaining 72 cent& from him, 47-year-old Latif bin Haji Sulalman claimed trial In the third court yesterday. The case was postponed to60 words
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Article25 1940-12-28 7 Mr. R.E. Prentis was yesterday elected Municipal Commissioners' nominee on Uj« Singapore Silver Jubilee Fund committee, vice the Yen. Archedeacon Graham White, who has resigned.25 words
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Article18 1940-12-28 7 The Governor has appointed Mr. A.H.P. Humphrey to act as Resident, Labuan, with effect from Dec. 13, 1940.18 words
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386 1940-12-28 7 Sea Sports As Usual At New Year But No Cameras WAR will not prevent the annual New Year sea and lani sports being held m Singapore on Wednesday but th-re will be one gre^t difference— for the first t\w* m the history of the sea snores (103 years), cameras will386 words
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Article185 1940-12-28 7 SINGAPORE WEDDING: COLLIER— CAREY MR. GORDON THOMAS COLLIER, the son of Mrs. Collier, and the laf j Mr. Collier of Plymouth, was married ,to Miss Lilian Winifred Diana Car' v. ;*.he daughter of Mr. Carey, of Plymouth, and the late Mrs Carey, at St Andrew's Cathedral .yesterday. Mr. Collier is185 words
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Article84 1940-12-28 7 DENT-free use of Jalan Besar stadium for a series of S.C.F.A. challenge cup matches m aid of The War Fund rmA the China R^Mef Fund and for mctrh^s organized by the Chung Wah football club m aid of The War Fund, subject to payment of field expenses only,84 words
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Article97 1940-12-28 7 Baharan Singh. 26, w&s chanted In the second court yesterday with having In nis possession an automatic pistol without a 'icence on Dec. 25. He claimed trial, and i rhe case was postponed to Jan. ft far men- 1 *icn. Police bail was extended. Mr. Richard W. Byrd, American VlceConsul97 words
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238 1940-12-28 7 •TOIRTY-five Seventh Day Adven- tists, six of whom are to attend the annual executive committee of the organization's Far Eastern division conference at Thomson Road this evening, arrived m Singapore from America and the Philippines yesterday by the liner President Harrison. This conference, which is238 words
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Article193 1940-12-28 7 TWO Christinas gifis toy the Singapore Rotary dub were announced by their president, Mr. R. K. Hols turn. ;tt their ly meeui-g at the Adelphi Hotel yesterd«> Mr. HolUum said that the club had d«*--i cided to make a donation of $2. r >o t.o193 words
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Article55 1940-12-28 7 QR. JOHN LAWRENCE POOL, uho is to become the chi'f surgeon of th< new Tata Memorial Hospital m Bombay, arrived tn 1 Sl^frepore from America yestt-rdav with his vife. On the same shio frotn Amenra «ns I Dr. S. C. Seal. bart<;riologist fcr the Indian Research55 words
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Article23 1940-12-28 7 IT IS announced that the Compankv Ordinance will come into force In r l*e Straits Settlements on July 1. next vpmt.23 words
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Article26 1940-12-28 7 The resignation of Dr. Ho Siu Khan as a Justice of the Peace for Singapore has been accented by the Oorrrnor and the anpointI ment revoked.26 words
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Advertisement77 1940-12-28 7 CAPITOL RESTAURANT Air -conditioned) SPECIAL NEW YEAR'S EVE DINNER $3.00 TI'ESDAY, DECEMBER 3lst Pprr distribution of crackers, I\L_L Balloons Sc Streamers to Diners MENU:— Grape Fruit A« Marachtno Clear Ox Tall Soup < ir tiled Salmon. Tartare Sane* KoAst Saddle of Lamb and Mint Satee English Capon and 11am lr77 words
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Advertisement422 1940-12-28 8 P.&O. and BRITISH INDIA LINES (INCORPORATED IN ENGLAND) P. O. S. N. COS SAILINGS. The Dest possible services aie being maintained by The P. 0. S. N. Coy. from the Straits to their usuai ports of call m China, India, Ceylon and the United Kingdom. Passengers are requested to register422 words
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Advertisement325 1940-12-28 8 BOUSTEAD CO., LTD. (Incorporated m f»MB.) FELEPHUNt:: trclztii S4SS. Passat ftttl illoiAll MCIWC IJ^M^a (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 M EMPRESS n v DUCHESS "or 14 MONT n steamers to the325 words
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Advertisement434 1940-12-28 8 MANSFIELD CO., LTD. BLUE FUNNEL LIME. freQuent Sailings to United Kingdom. Dates guaranteed, ail cargo bookings subject to r*' aot War Clauses. UOf>f^enc« W ESTER N AUSTRAL A THE SHORTEST SEA ROUTE AT THE Cmeapc 5i Regular Services to re mantle |Perth| y |a by first class oas&enger ships. 8434 words
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1563 1940-12-28 9 Nomad - Nomad In The Garrison -By QNCE again honours were v even when the officers of the Manchester Regiment met the Sergeants m their annual football match on Boxing Day. This result was probably due to the fact that both teams had previously entertained1,563 words
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384 1940-12-28 9 r\N the motion of Mr. S. B. Tan, a Municipal committee decision to fix the quota of hawkers' licences lot issue m Singapore next year at G 000 and to issue 50 additional licences to the Cold Storage Creameries, Ltd. out of these 6.000, was384 words
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390 1940-12-28 9 fTHE FUNERAL of Mr. Henry Birnßh; 1 I cester took place at Bidadari Cemeieo on Thursday afternoon and was very largely attended. Pastors Moon «md Nerness offlciaied, asI slsted by Pastors Torrey, Campbell, Bradley and Horley. Wreaths were received from members of 1 the390 words
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Article144 1940-12-28 9 TTHE Singapore Chamber of Commerce 1 Rubber Association held its 1,518 auction iresterday. w.hen there was catalogued 386 e67 lb. (1.065.48 tons.; oilered 2.300.121 lb. (1.026.84 tonst; sold 1.514.126 lb. S^ot London 151^" New York 20, cts. PRICES REALIZED Ribbed Smoked Sheet Onts Pci Ik. Standard Quality144 words
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Article126 1940-12-28 9 To day: RE. AU-.anks Bait Chan Ti. Dame, It..Vi\ N*. 1 Area) Ser?ea«is' Mess To-morrow: Tombola at I.ov.vlr (5«.:o«. K.A. and l(f, h;m*n <er*eanU' Me*. *«•*>. Monday: Whist drives d| R.A.r. Married Tumilies' (l.i i) Mau<hest rs* s, r o. nt*. %les*. Tuesday: Carnival Dance. Lov i I126 words
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Advertisement564 1940-12-28 9 CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS TENDERS SINGAPORE MUNICIPALITY Tenders. fen are now invited for the fodowin* materials or services For loulaw see Munlcioaj Tenders ol? ot 3 000 Single Pho^e ft. c rs 10 Vniperes 230 Volts 5C s Date ol closing. 4 djtl Jan ■'HI ol Standard Htßti Pressure Cooper ru^es CVate564 words
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Advertisement108 1940-12-28 9 BOARD RESIDENCE YORK LODGE W\hhPJL U ROAD > SWGAPORR SUPERIOR RESIDENTLU, ESTABLISHMENT. Well Furnished Room* and Exceptional Cnisine, Pail? »r Mtithly. Tbono 33«3. AVAILABLE JAN. 2. modern bungalow, Katong, furnished or lurniture to oe taken over. Tele: *****, 5-7 pjn. EDUCATION. DOLLAR ACADEMY, Dollar, Scotland. PnwJ?8*!* 11 for Unive^ties, Army,108 words
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Advertisement165 1940-12-28 9 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 lilß L' c aiiisers of social functions will find orck-rii:: HHH heir ice cream by the gallon both economical an.i convenient. For instance,165 words
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Miscellaneous182 1940-12-28 9 POST OFFICE MAIL LIST M:uis etaM a; the Genera! Poet Office a& NHMM TO- DaY Brunei surface 1.30 p.m. Kuala fcelait surface 1.30 p.m. J v air 2 p.m. I-tbuan surface 1.3v) p ir. Nor-n Borneo surface 130 p.m. Sarawak surface 1.30 p.m. Miri surface 1.30 p.n:.. Sarikei surface 130182 words
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1517 1940-12-28 10 Second Day Of Penang Race Meeting NONYA SARAWAK and Highland Beacon should be the two best bets of the afternoon, to-day, the second day of the Penang Turf Club's Christmas-New Year meeting. Most of the racing will be provided by horses, class four,1,517 words
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Article, Illustration43 1940-12-28 10 Th« start of the Hill-Salter Cup race for girls under 14 nt the annual children's swimn^in? c irnival held at the Singapore Swimmin* Club on Thursday. This event was won by Joy Buchanan, with Janet Pennycuick second. Free Press picture.43 words
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Article132 1940-12-28 10 CELECTIONS for to-dajs races m Pcnang arc: FREE PRESS Race 1. Miss Rod, Phariol Rac^ 2. Stenella, VarneH. Rac* 3. RRey c Seanius, Prude. Race 4. Salmon P«r, Miss Labis. Race 5. New World, J'reasqre. Race 6. Nonya Sarawak. K.C.G. Face 7. Marchet* If, Storm Ahead. Race132 words
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398 1940-12-28 10 Men's Match Should Be Thriller THE men's and women's open singles tinals cuid m ?u\s doubles final m the Singapore table tennis championships will be played at ;he Happy World covered stadium to-night, starting ar 8.15 p.m. Th° prize-distribution will ;ake place after the finals398 words
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Article34 1940-12-28 10 Sydney. RECENTLY the Royal Australian Air Force advertised vacancies for pharmacists. So many pharmacists with the right qualifications applied hat 100 men were available for the las: five positions.34 words
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Article326 1940-12-28 10 Winners Dominate Exchanges S.C.C. 15pts.; R.A. (Hvy. P.atterv Opts. BISTLING to good advantage, the S.C.C. "ir team beat :he Royal Artillery (Heavy Battery) by 15 points ah ice <oals> to nil, on the padang yesterday, m ?am? »>f rugger which proved to be a smelling326 words
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Article31 1940-12-28 10 DLAYING on their own court, th^ Jolly Youngsters B.P. D«»at the Tamil Brotherhood Par y by three games to two m a fr:endl7 badminton macch on Sunday.31 words
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Article45 1940-12-28 10 Rur ;er: Singapore vs. Army CrusaJers. SC.C; R A.F. Bluej vs. R.N., Sela.ar. Hockey: S.C.-I.C. vs. Gordons, Changi; Police vs. R A.F. (S'letar), Seldar; CSC. vs. Royal Signa'.s. Ba!estier; Post O Tice Club vs. .ndian General II wpii.il. Post Office ground.45 words
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290 1940-12-28 10 A.C J. Old Boys —3; S.C.C. 1. THE ACS. Old Boys, taking the A fl3ld wLh ten men, did well to beat the S.C.C. second team by three goals to cne at hockey on the padang yesterday. Keen hockey was seen, but scrappy290 words
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383 1940-12-28 10 To-day's Rugger On The P a d an <r t> CINGAPORE meet the Army ft**"Malayan Rugby Union game m ln a charities on the Singapore Cricket li,h to-day. This is the first time the "I°^ are meeting, and a good game should be \*it n383 words
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Article96 1940-12-28 10 Chinese Trounced At Hockey Indian Arm., FIELDING a weak f J Presentatv/Jna;;.; S.C R.C. went dcvw: bf nn mi m a one-, > d n ic^v mf^ l 0 Th? Services S id- pr>J3 ait too good for the ChiW^eS P-ayed excellent hos^aSß 2*2 netted four96 words
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99 1940-12-28 10 IM'! V t S N1 V*c 21 IS nowi No. IX ft.| I No IX R S S F c opiior. G \Q n S c P b"W Dec -Jar option 1 P A Q R S S t-t»l-»s Dec -v 1 m option C99 words
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Advertisement48 1940-12-28 10 MENU FOR NEW YEAR Sydney Rock Oysters Cream of Asparagus Soup Dressed Lobster Roast Surrey Capon C hater lain Potatoes Creamed Cauliflower Half Peaches m Liquor Royal Fruit Salad Ice Cream Fancy Biscuits Coffee PHONE: 5376 FIVE LIM s Advt of Singapore Cold Storage Co., l^C.S. 233 C48 words
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