The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 10 January 1941
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Title Section20 1941-01-10 1 LATE SINGAPORE EDITION The Singapore Free Press AND DAILY NEWS NO. 16,292 2STD. 1835 FRIDAY, JANUARY 10, 1941. 5 CENTS20 words
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Article438 1941-01-10 1 STRIKE Supported By R.A.F. In "First Intervention In War" 100 Planes Aground At Libyan 'Drome Bombed BRITISH FORCES WEST OF TOBRUK TAKE GAZALA AIR BASE HEAVY BLOWS HAVE BEEN STRUCK AT THE ITALIANS IN AFRICA. riding with news that the R.A.F. yesterday bombed 100 Italian planesReuter - 438 words
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567 1941-01-10 1 London, Jan. 9. T*HE R.A.F.* were not active m the Middle East alone for last night British bombers raided four Axis naval bases and ports. Many explosions followed by large lires were observed at the naval dockyards at Wilhelmshaven, one of the bases attacked. Other bomber567 words
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53 1941-01-10 1 British Mass For Invasion Of Abyssinia? Boston, Jan. 9. A PASSENGER from African ports arriving m the liner City of New York reported that 100,000 British troops are waiting on the Kenya-Abyssinian border for the end of the rainy season before invading Abyssinia. There is no confirmation of this statementReuter - 53 words
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294 1941-01-10 1 Cairo, Jan. 9. THE R.A.F. again caught the Italian air force napping and struck with remorseless energy at squadrons of enemy aircraft aground at their bases. The latest R.A.F. communique states "Zomber aircraft continued yesterday t heir intensive bombing of Italian aerodromes and landing groundsReuter - 294 words
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Article71 1941-01-10 1 (From Our Own Correspondent; London, Jan. 9. The next I.T.C. meeting axed for Mat. 20 will consider recommendations to the respective Governments regarding the future of restriction and it is generally anticipated that unless the Bolivian delegation revises its current stabborness and agrees to an increase m Malayan,71 words
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212 1941-01-10 1 London, Jan. 9. <4|^»EN. DE GAULLE has called on his fellow countrymen to rally round the Cross of Lorraine. That upright cross will stand high aloft when the crooked Swastika is m the dust and the banner of Joan of ArcReuter - 212 words
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875 1941-01-10 1 London. Jan. !>. THE paramount importance of Anglo- American uniU m the present crucial world phase was expounded by Mr. Winston Churchill, the Prime Minister, m a *peech to-day m an address to "The Pilgrims," the well-known American society m London for the promotionReuter - 875 words
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Article104 1941-01-10 1 London, Jan. 9. MX. Churchill's statement today that Lord Halifax. Ambassador to Washington, while m Britain on any visit would hold the position of a Minister of the Crown may be taken as an indication of the supreme importance the Prime Minister attaches to the postReuter - 104 words
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Advertisement95 1941-01-10 1 VOIJ TION IN 3 H POUCHES! M l OLOURS Nl w FEATURES CHOTIRMALL S !-i lii-h Street RAFFLES HOTEL TO-NIGHT SUNDAY DINNER DANCE REGIMENTAL BAND p.m. to midnight CONCERT rner SJ.DO THE GORDON NO BALLROOM mPUT SMnPR<S ADMISSION CHARGE i HIGHLANDfcKb By kind permission of Lt.-Col. TO-MORROW w J G95 words
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Advertisement82 1941-01-10 1 WE OFFER PERSIAN BUSTLE -> REGINA LOVE HYDRANGEA AMBERDUSI MAYFLOWER IN LATEST AMERICAN CRAZECREPE CHARMIESE CHOTIRMALL S SEAVIEW H HOTEL BALL-ROOM PERFECTLY AIRCONDITIONEU BY SEABREEZES TO-NIGHT SPECIAL DINNER DANCE DINNER DANCC INFORMAL NO ADMISSION < 11AK4.1 MUSIC BY KELLER'S BAND SATURDAY EXTENSION TO 1 A-M. HIiMELPHI GRILL Whether you require-82 words
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558 1941-01-10 2 ATTACK PRECISELY TIMED London, Jan. 8. MILITARY circles discussing the situation at Tobruk, express the view that the aerodrome at El Adem is now occupied by Imperial troops, which are also operating to the west of the town. They regard Tobruk as being cutBritish Wireless - 558 words
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146 1941-01-10 2 THE Selangor Defence Corps hay? now enrolled over 170 men m Kuala Lumpur and m districts. It has been arranged for more men m district areas to be dealt with very shortly. So far, the members of the Cores art m the main146 words
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258 1941-01-10 2 JOHORE PLAYERS PERFORM IN SINGAPORE "Babes In The Wood" In New Setting PIE Johore Flayers scored a smashing success last night with their pantomime "Babes m the Wood," which they presented at the Victoria Theatre. Singapore, m aid of The War Fund. The smooth, flawless production made it obvious what258 words
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Article223 1941-01-10 2 Mails close at the General Post Office as follows: TO-DAY Africa air 4 p.m. British Columbia air 4pm Burma a ir 4 p!m". Canada a ir 4 p m Ceylon air 4 p m> China* Amoy, Canton, Chuan Chow, Kiung Chow and Swatow surface 4 p.m.223 words
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Advertisement216 1941-01-10 2 THE BRIGHTEST COMEDY SHOW IN TOWN 3.15, 6 15 9,15 P.M. ALH AIVI BRA Warner Bros. Happiest Fsnniest Comedy Hit "TUGBOAT ANNIE SAILS AGAIN" with MARJORIE RAMBEAU ALAN HALE, JAKE WYMAN aw> RONALD REAGAN. rSK P A THE GA Z E T T E YOUNG AMERICA FLIES A Timely Short216 words
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Advertisement61 1941-01-10 2 VICTORIA THEATRE "THE JOHORE PLAYERS 19 present The Pantomime BABES IN THE WOOD" (Produced by Jo Keenc) TODAY MATINEE AT 5.30 P.M. Prices: $2 $1 TO-NIGHT AT 9.30 P.M. and on 11th January, 1941 at 9.30 p.m. v BOOKING AT LITTLE S. PRICES $3 $2 ALL COSTS OF THIS PRODUCTION61 words
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Advertisement291 1941-01-10 2 RECORD CROWDS AT EVERY SHOW "Far Away the Best Adventure Film Sm^ij,,,^ has seen for a long time" —FREE PRESS (J. n y^IKS^" CAPITOL m i."* ■■-.-*•■,■>;■.•!■■•'■*•*•*'***•*■" '''v-^m^^^R^9K J _pK. >^The star of the hour m a S A W^jK^^^Sßm jr «J ncw v r e romantic drama! f§ i|'^3^291 words
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354 1941-01-10 3 CONGRESS WILL RUSH "LEND LEASE" BILL U.S. Measure For Aid To Britain Is Completed PLANES FLYING TO U.K. "IN STEADY STREAM" Washington, Jan. 9 THK I nited States u lend and lease*' bill has been com- pitted by Administration experts. It may be introduced to (onirress to-day and proposals willReuter - 354 words
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Article80 1941-01-10 3 LondtHi. Jan. 4 r^n m the display of ro*d sisu po>u will rome into force m Eire on Feb. I. the effect of an rmer;rnr> (irtvernment order wHrl nake> .m offence to display anywhere ouUide urban art^s a sijrn «hich furnishes an indication 01British Wireless - 80 words
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89 1941-01-10 3 GOEBBELS BRITISH PLAN TO INVADE EIRE' London, Jan. 9. THE :ired a new shot m the a of nerves last night when a plan "to invade Eire" was by Dr Goebbels* propaichine. <..:eiess broadcast a he Stockholm newspaper ter alleging that theReuter - 89 words
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Article80 1941-01-10 3 Athens. Jan. 9 f abortive attempts to use 'iund the Greek lines m th* wthern sector of the Albanian front, it is from Salonici 1 across :n groups but owii;g c and the Italians' ignoigeography. a number were fwmded uo and the others fled. awrhReuter - 80 words
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86 1941-01-10 3 San Diego. Cal.. Jan. 9. THE Ford Motor Company and the Consolidated Aircraft Corporation are to co-operate m the production of big bombers for national defence. This announcement was made today by Mr. Edsell Ford and Major R. H Fleet, the heads of theReuter - 86 words
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68 1941-01-10 3 Shanghai, Jan. 0. CUPPORTED by the air force, Thai troops penetrated 20 miles within Indo-China territory advancing m the direction of Angkor, the ruins of which are famous throughout the world, according to reliable neutral sources. $ays Reuter. The French Indo-China Government will move68 words
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118 1941-01-10 3 Conscription Age May Be Raised In U.K. STRONGER MANPOWER MOVE FORECAST London, Jan. 9. DOLJTICAL correspondents forecast new legislation shortly to strengthen Britain's manpower for war purposes. It is understood that legislation to raise the conscription age to 45 so as to bring m those of 18 and 19 isReuter - 118 words
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101 1941-01-10 3 Destroys Four Bombers Single-Handed London, Jan. 9. A BRITISH sergeant pilot, single- handed, has destroyed four out of a formation of five Italian bombers over the Mediterranean. The •bombers— three-engined Savoia machines,— were engaged m a bombing attack on British naval units. Flying a Hurricane, the British pilot dived intoReuter - 101 words
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102 1941-01-10 3 a t —ii Washington, Jan. 9. Germany is doing everything possible to expand Production, the Axis powers have little chance of success m their efforts to extract from the Danube basin countries food, fodder and fibre supplies which normally would be imported102 words
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560 1941-01-10 3 London, Jan. 9. INTERESTING comments upon the k>u of the Netherlands Indies ade in London to-day by Dr. fcker de Bmine of the Netheronial Office. «J a result of the invasion of the o in May, the Netherlands Unit!i tBritish Wireless; Reuter - 560 words
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83 1941-01-10 3 London. Jan. 9. THE work of the Italian armistice commission m Syria is diminishing because of the changed situation m the Mediterranean, according to the Jerusalem correspondent of the Independent French Agency. He says that the personnel of theReuter - 83 words
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99 1941-01-10 3 London, Jan. 9. MR. Chester Wilmout, of the Australian broadcasting field unit m Libya, speaks of the problem of dealing with thousands of prisoners. Often, he says, 200 or 300 Italian prisoners are guarded by only two or three Australians. Sometimes, the prisoners are marchedReuter - 99 words
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Article125 1941-01-10 3 London, Jan. 9. DARING attacks on night raiders figure for the first time m deeds meriting awards to R.A.F. fliers. Flight.-Lieut. John Cunningham oi the Auxiliary Air Force, who is given the D.F.C., has carried out 25 night sorties during which he has destroyedReuter - 125 words
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Article47 1941-01-10 3 AUSTRALIA is to form an armoured corps of the Australian Imperial Forces, which will include an irmoured division. The Commonwealth War Cabinet, announcing this decision, stated that tanks and other equipment which will cost millions of pounds will be manufactured m Australia.— ReuterReuter - 47 words
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54 1941-01-10 3 Zurich, Jan. 9. C\HLY forty per cent, of the year's ex- penditure will be covered by revenue under the Italian budget, according to the newspaper Stampa. The revenue during the next financial year is estimated at 29,000,000.000 lire. For the previous five years the deficitsReuter - 54 words
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Article43 1941-01-10 3 Johannesburg:, Jan. 9. "V HOPE when Abyssinia is cleaned up lthe South Africans will volunteer for other theatres of war, the deputy Prime Minister, Col. Denys Reitz, said m a speech at the Soldiers' Club here yesterday ReuterReuter - 43 words
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Article36 1941-01-10 3 London. Jan. 9. WHE German air force made no attack on I Britain last night and the Air Ministry communique on the Home front thto mornm* once again had "nothin* to report/ ReuterReuter - 36 words
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Article22 1941-01-10 3 London, J&a. 9. 'THE Admiralty announces H.M. aubmarinc 1 Recuhu 1p ov*M-di»e and must be eon--Ick?red lost British WirelessBritish Wireless - 22 words
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Article17 1941-01-10 3 London, Jan. 9. ADM. Leahy, new U.S. Ambassador to Vlrhv was t».d*v received br Marshal LKJDFKL;JL;DFDF ReuterReuter - 17 words
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76 1941-01-10 3 London, Jan. 9. INTERVIEWED m Karachi, Mr. P. 1 C. Spender, Australian Minister for War, who is on his way back after spending Christmas with the Aussies m the Western Desert, declared he was quite convinced that the Italians will collapse m six months,Reuter - 76 words
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Article55 1941-01-10 3 Ixmdon, Jan 9. IyTRELESS operator Hackston of th" IT British cargo steamer Haxby. who refused to obey a Nazi captain's order to decode intercepted messages when transferred from his own sinking ship to a German raider has been appointed a member of the Order ofBritish Wireless - 55 words
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161 1941-01-10 3 When 'God Save The King' Is Played GEN. WU'S APPEAL TO MALAYAN CHINESE ASK my fellow-countrymen m 1 Malaya to stand at attention whenever 'God Save The King' is played Ul the cinema or m any public assembly hall as a mark of respect to the country of their adoption161 words
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93 1941-01-10 3 London, Jan. 9. TTHE King has sent a telegram to Lady Baden-Powell m which he says "The Queen and I are deeply grieved by the news cf Lord Baden Powell's death. As founder and leader of the great movement which has been of incalculable serviceReuter - 93 words
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Article33 1941-01-10 3 London. Jan. 9. THHE Governor of Burma has au- thorized the raising of two more infantry battalions as a further step m the expansion of Burmn'.s :»rmed !crces. ReuterReuter - 33 words
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Advertisement177 1941-01-10 3 "AGNESIA" FRAGRANT HAIR DRESSING A vmlvaMe Drf m mml imu t«r the Hair Is str»nirfy stlauila*ji( a»# a uvr e«re aai prereatattrc of Dandruff Tb« minute It's applied r«« fe«l a coolinc, rrhilar^tinn eir«rt Yol-IJ Ukc It PRICK:— SI.2S Aid $2.^» MEDICAL HA* L LTD. 3. BATTERY ROAD. #%AK*JBBMm# WHERE177 words
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602 1941-01-10 4 The Singapore Free Press FRIDAY, JANUARY 10, 1941. Free Frenchmen JHE details which M. de Schompre General de Gaulle's representative m the Far East, gives to-day of the progress of the Free French movement m this part of the world prove conclusively that the tru* spirit of France lives on602 words
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Article1048 1941-01-10 4 Seat Of Learning, Closed By Nazis THE Natis have closed down one of the most famous and ancient seats of learning m the Netherlands the University of Leyden, which opened iU doors m 1575, after the city's heroic resistance to another ruthless aggressor. In this article, a1,048 words
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346 1941-01-10 4 WOMEN are doing a very good job 11 of work in the Air Transport Auxiliary, which ferries aircraft to the Royal Air Force in all parts of the country. In the last eight months hundreds of aircraft have been delivered by 25 girls,346 words
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Advertisement216 1941-01-10 4 I I agree.. you find I ROSES lime, Juice I satisfies all tastes! —^Hi^ /^n Ifi -^^^H» 1 LJ II ]ff. WS g FREIGHT SERVICE TO NEW YO RK, BOSTON VIA MANILA, HONG KONG AND PANAMA CANAL 3»U Spore Arrive NY. MM ZOELLA LYKJB Jtu\ 25 Mar. 10 RUEBIN ITPTON216 words
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Advertisement57 1941-01-10 4 £1 We have a »id< ifyM| ranee of i j^^'^^ff i|t» Inijtths. Wa i d WsWs?^&Xm Shiell's Id Sill fß'iA'-m imeb i c a ffm%m I SHARKSKIK -H P m II m VarioDK Colonrc §1 PI J TRY OUR TAILORING We only solicit your trial order. MIEN CHONG Spore's most57 words
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Article, Illustration451 1941-01-10 5 Sheilah Graham - Folfawoo d To-day Sheila h Graham By ff-the-face l>eret of an.irelie sweet-IVisi-illa Lane. Of swathed m veiling. -'.rrain headband and pearl clip. <.•hape.au m picture. v Four nillin he twoCan r who role m Metro's Nelson Eddy and Xt hat vatures virls of nosed at either s worn a kettle-basket-weave451 words
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Article735 1941-01-10 5 CLIO - CLIO By HTHE High Commissioner and 1 Lady Thomas, who are expected m Kuala Lumpur early next week, will stay at the Residency while they are here and not at King's House as usual. They are, however, expected to be here again at the end of the735 words
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Article, Illustration1154 1941-01-10 5 MARY HEATHCOTT - Call To Malayan Women To Subscribe For Spitfire MARY HEATHCOTT Free Press Feature By WOMEN of Singapore m the last war subscribed for a battle plane, and this fact was mentioned by Mr. Alma Baker when he made the suggestion recently that the women of Malaya might contribute a fighter1,154 words
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Advertisement35 1941-01-10 5 catmTaTy BEAUTY SALON i Offer for MARY :1 European Wave Complete LSI .65 .30 .75 3.00 ngs on all Mondays, Wednesdays to be paid to Patriotic Fund. ''•Mrvation Early Phone 2085 CATHAY CINEMA :moi;\ <,n\iT.35 words
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Advertisement52 1941-01-10 5 BEAUTY i\ d J Women whose beauty remains cool ki'V and serere at tne end of tne f/ r^ X longest evening admit their debt to Elizabeth Arden's Salon Treatr"" «=i—^Jr ments and her incomparable preparations. MAYNARDS Battery Rd. BATTERY ROAD XXX PHONE: 4DB? Small shipments of American j Dresses52 words
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724 1941-01-10 6 British Navy Doing Its Best To Draw Italian Fleet Out For Battle •fOME out and fight" is the challenge that the British Mediterranean Fleet has been Hinging directly at the Italian Navy for the past few weeks. By way of encouragement, British warships have been Italy's narrowest waters, harrying her724 words
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747 1941-01-10 6 Raider's Damage At Nauru Estimated At £2,000,000 QAMAGE estimated at £2,000,000 was done at Nauru Island by the i nemy raider which shelled it just before dawn one day recently. The \uvtralian .Minister m Charge of External Territories (Mr. T. J. Collins) announced this on Dec. 28. The phosphate loading747 words
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Article, Illustration30 1941-01-10 6 Picture shows men of the Transjordan Des-rt Pairo! m the parade to celebrate the 24th anniversary of Arab friendship with Britain following the revolL dramatically organized by Lawrence of Arabia.30 words
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241 1941-01-10 6 Woman Traitor Is Sentenced, Refuses To See Husband THE first British woman to be sentenced to death for treachery showed no emotion when the verdict was ffiven at the Hampshire Assizes. She was Dorothy Pamela O'Grady. 42. housewife, who lived with her husband m the Isle of Wight. After her241 words
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176 1941-01-10 6 "TESTS carried out m Australia, have shown that cars run on a mixture of eucalyptus oil and petrol run three to four more miles to the gallon. In addition, phellandrene, a by-pro-duct of certain industrial eucalyptus oils, is an anti-knock compound, claimed to176 words
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Article32 1941-01-10 6 MR. Oliver Stewart, 8.8.C. aviation expert, said m a radio talk that he estimated Germany had slightly more than 5.000 front line planes. Total Nazi air strength is 35,000 olanes. he said.32 words
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Article169 1941-01-10 6 Vivien Leigh Back Home In London "TWO British film stars, Laurence Olivier and his wife, Vivien Leigh, sailed from New York recently for England. Asked why she was going to London. Vivien Leigh said; "I know it's not the safest place m the w r orld, but it's my horne169 words
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Article40 1941-01-10 6 NAZIS THE POPE AS an official comment en the Pope's Christmas message to the peoples of the world the Germans say: "The broadcast was made principally from a Christian standpoint. This is not a Christian war, but a political war."40 words
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Article214 1941-01-10 6 A NEW type Australian p chute has been designed quick opening after its wearer h* jumped from high-speed Ik hi or other aircraft. To test the new outfit thoi its designer, Mr B« run planned a 10,000 ft. delayer! jump. Mr. Turner, an I came to214 words
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153 1941-01-10 6 IN a recent radio Uilk. th« of the Chicago Univc: Hi Icttins) said: "Most Americans arc thinkil America would do il an atta< k made on the Dutch East I "They should ask thems A K< D^rrocn.cy worth dvin« for"'"' The New153 words
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Advertisement272 1941-01-10 6 CHiHiTY WfIDSCPD NEADIY Si I Bl£%l\fll I ¥¥Wlvl%kl% IlkPliVbl T1 HOSPITAL I FAILS IN ORGANISING APPEAL §=='j m li^f^WAZ/CsT^X MISS ATKINSON, f^ *jM4^^d^ ONLY ANOTHER jjSF^k FO L R M°E U AT E TI4P 2E f...lf:\Eu\ *S^ /^OUR TROUBLE WEEKS AND "mPfcJ) MEETING OP THE WAKE UP iTj IS NlGf^272 words
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274 1941-01-10 7 "World Situation" Given As Reason SPECIAL ORGANIZATION STILL HELD READY oriel situation has caused the postponement 'to indefinite date" oi the decennial Malayan census ua> to have taken place m July this year anization, already established with Mr o as Superintendent of Census, Malaya'274 words
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Article, Illustration33 1941-01-10 7 IN THE TORPEDO ROOM OF A WARSHIP: A "tin fish," or torpedo, just going into the tube, while another is being lowered to be ready to follow.33 words
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Article40 1941-01-10 7 resident m the Straits who have an effective Idl m any company -orporated outside the are requested to report d to give particulars, to r or Foreign Exchange, Singapore^ An offithis effect Is published MNK to-day.40 words
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Article49 1941-01-10 7 y Tan Eng Shiang, the *nd Mrs. Tan £00 Teck, nd Malacca, was mar- Oan Bens Cheng, the j er of Dr. and Mrs. Oon Singapore, yesterday. as m old Chinese style c at 172, Pasir Panjang ..ie>. i m is attached to the Service Corps, Singapore.49 words
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Article43 1941-01-10 7 n of paintings by the Chinese artist. Mr. Yang Sin i was to take place at the DoriaJ Hall to-day, has, unforeseen circumstances, rred to the Ljngnan Vhool, 40, Orchard Road. The be open from 8 a.m. t -day and to-morrow.43 words
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Article220 1941-01-10 7 Cheaper Service Arrives First to London are still something of a gamble A letter posted at the 55 cents per Voz. rate for transit by air as far as Durban and thence by surface mail may reach London as quickly as, or even quicker than, a letter220 words
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Article103 1941-01-10 7 London, Jan 8. "THE \LnUiry of Agriculture states that preparations are already m hand for the spring offensive on the Home front. Tractors, ploughs, drills and harrows are coming from factories a: Home and from abroad m greater quantities than ever before. In the next three monthsBritish Wireless - 103 words
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Article59 1941-01-10 7 •■pHE monthly social of the Indian Association of Singapore will be held on Sunday at 5 pjn. at the Clerical Union Hall, Mr. S. Natarajan will deliver a lecture m Tamil on "Robust Health m Nature." The j Musical and Dramatic Section will j render musical items, and59 words
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Article113 1941-01-10 7 EUROPEAN Volunteers of all ranks who are "engaged m the business of growing and producing tropical agricultural products" will be entitled to have leave to return to their civil vocation between Mar. 3 and 5 (both days inclusive) during their period of intensive training, states113 words
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107 1941-01-10 7 WHILE floods on the Kluang-Mer. in-; road caused by heavy rains on th^ East Coast of Malaya have receded, they are reported to be rising along the section between Ko:a Tinggi Mersin? At the forty-second mile the wa.*r is two feet six inches high,107 words
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Article209 1941-01-10 7 •"pHE following communique has been received from the Food Controller Malaya: "A notification published m a Gazette Extraordinary contains maximum prices at which firewood and charcoal may be sold m Singapore by wholesale and by retail. There is actually no change m the prices of209 words
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273 1941-01-10 7 AN official announcement in Bangkok yesterday stated 'In view of incessant acts of aggression committed by the French in Indo-China against Thailand, and in order to preserve peace and order within Thailand, the Police Department has issued an order on Jan 6 instructing all Frenchmen273 words
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Article287 1941-01-10 7 HOEGH TRANSPORTERS CARGO RECOVERED iCEVERAL offers for the wreck j of the 4,914-ton Norwegian motor-ship Hoegh Transporter i which lies at the bottom of the sea ;in Singapore Harbour have been made locally. i Tenders called for last year by 1 Messrs. Ritchie and Bisset,287 words
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220 1941-01-10 7 Kuala Lumpur Suggestions A NUMBER of women volunteering for first aid and other defence work m Kuala Lumpur are seriously troubled about the supervision of their children while they are on Active duty, states the Malay Mail. The W.V.R.B. has asked Mrs.220 words
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Article68 1941-01-10 7 MEWS has been received m Kuala Lumpur by cable of the death on Sunday last of Mrs. Vethavanam, the widow of the late Rev. R. V. Vethavanam, first Indian missionary m the P. M.S., who was attached to St. Mary's Church, Kuala Lumpur, until 1904. Mrs.68 words
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Article42 1941-01-10 7 There will be a meeting of the Indian Youth League at the league premises on Sunday at 6.30 p.m. under the presidency of Sjt. II Kumarasamy Pandit Ram Avthar Sharma will deliver a lecture m Hindi en "Our Duty." Mr. M. Narayana-42 words
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Article, Illustration654 1941-01-10 7 "Half The French Here Are Our Supporters 99 M GUY DE SCHOMPRE, represent at ivo m the Far If East of Gen. Charles do Gaulle, expects to Uam Singapore about the middle of next month on a Mil to Free French committees hi654 words
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200 1941-01-10 7 APPBOXIMATBLY 300 Ttmtm nacular schools m Thailand >^on be reopened, and Chinese 1 :en m Thailand will no I x> leave home to join Chines, outside the country. Thailand Uini?se are holding a me. ting, it is si X) appoint a representative who would200 words
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Article38 1941-01-10 7 IB Hbtaf o: the Bofal Eji Ls the title of the talk to be bra cast to-night from the Station at 7.10. This talk is one m the series "The History of Regiments."38 words
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Article70 1941-01-10 7 There were 256 deaths m Singapore last week, states the Municipal health statement, chief rallies bein« tuberculosis «37) pneumonia <27> enteritla <19 ronvu] <17 > and ben-beri (12.. Compa: for the previous w»fk and the mil mi 22 ,40, 20 .18,. II ,29,, 9 .16, Tv persons oied »ho had70 words
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Article16 1941-01-10 7 rJ£r J K Ba: w' Malayan r<iu vice has been appointed to r'nt-ndeiK of Education, Joh'16 words
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Advertisement17 1941-01-10 7 GOOD FOOD PROMPT «c COURTEOUS ATTENTION ihe reasons for Increasing POPULARITY at the CAPITOL RESTAURANT Air. Conditioned17 words
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Advertisement35 1941-01-10 7 v?/ v 1 1 j b£ delightful selection for MWlSJ^^B^>.~ a^ occasions. All up to vi2fiA\^'B c minute styles m glorious --/^H^I^S^W f new fabrics and colt>urs. TX»^sbw^bmbbwblp'~^**^^^* f^ *n I A O d 035 words
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Advertisement429 1941-01-10 8 P.&O. and BRITISH INDIA LINES C INCORPORATED CN KNOLAND) P. O. 8. If. CCTS SAILINGS. The Dest possible services are being maintained The P. O. S. N. Coy. from the Straits to their usual ports of call m China, India, Ceylon and the United Kingdom. Passengers are requested to register429 words
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Advertisement306 1941-01-10 8 BURNS PHILP LINE In corpora tea id Australia' FOR BRISBANE, SYDNEY AND MELBOURNE via JAVA, DARWIN AND THURSDAY ISLAND. Monthly sailing by tA MARRLLA (7^75 tons) and m.w MERKIfK (CMf tons). Both vessels an fitted with CaWn^e-luxe sintle and doable berth cables, tfrinmlne baths luxurious wblit rooms. Stecte Return Ist306 words
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Advertisement350 1941-01-10 8 MANSFIELD CO., LTD. BLUE FUNNEL LINE. Frequent Sailings ro Uniteo Kingdom. Oates are not guaranteed, an cargo ooking- sublect to Conference War Clauses W E STERN AUB I RALIA THE SHORTEST SE* ROUTE AT OIE CHEAPEST r AR£ Regular Services r o re mantle Perth t via Java by first350 words
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2156 1941-01-10 9 News From Chungking GOVT. REPRESENTATIVE PLANS TRADE VISIT By Our Chinese Correspondent LJAVING concluded another barter agreement with Soviet Russia for the supply of 8100,000,000 worth of Chinese tea, China National Tea Corporation officials are studying the map for more markets to2,156 words
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Advertisement536 1941-01-10 9 CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS TENDERS SINGAPORE MUNICIPALITY Tenders. •*r< are now inrtted for the J£?nJ materials or services For see Munlrtpal Tenders mnh ot Uquid Chlorine for the I Apr. 1. 1»41, to Mar. SI Wtt C osinj. 12 noon, Mar. 10, 194 jlim trtction of steel roof •u'sVs to buildings at536 words
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Advertisement416 1941-01-10 9 WANTED M,?^ U K! harpener waßt^d immediately Malaya) l^o?/^ Appiy Ga ™n Road A miie uki TXm h KJBLIC NOTICES INDRAGIRI RUBBER LIMITED •Incorporated m the 5.3.» NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that at the Annual General Meeting of the J2 V t 5?? ors wiU that a Final Dividend of416 words
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Advertisement102 1941-01-10 9 SILVER JAVA PACIFIC LINE Joint service of JAVA PACIFIC LINE AND SII.VKK lIM III) to SAN FRANCISCO. LOS ANGELES NORTH PACIFIC PORTS The right is reserved to var* routes md It p.ocecd to port* other than those mentioned above m accordance with the terms set forth m the opcrtur Line*102 words
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Miscellaneous927 1941-01-10 9 Broadcasting Programmes TODAY SINGAPORE /ill 13.33 me t i 226 m. y.III'i )M met (30M m.) ZHP3 7.25 met HI.U w. iZHL, ZIIPI A ZHP3i 10.00 ajn. la^u rxtrat; 10 20 a.m. La^C Melayu T 11.00 ajn. Indian music-; 11.*5 ajn. Cantonese BUMfct; 12 30 p.m. Chi programme rummao'. PeipiiK?927 words
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509 1941-01-10 10 More Civilian Referees Are Needed ANNUAL REPORT OF S.A.F.A. DKKfcRKNCE to the services ren- d^red the Singapore Anu.fur Football sociation by the late Mr. W W. Dean is made m the annual report of th* Council for the year ended Oriober. 1940 'Mr Dean had been Secro.ary to the Association509 words
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Article, Illustration314 1941-01-10 10 Penang Beat Perak By Only Goal From Our Own Correspondent Penang, Jan. 9. nrHfc Penang women's hockey team scored a creditable victory this evening when they defeated the Perak women by the only goal of the match played at the Hutchings School sroond m aid of war314 words
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Article216 1941-01-10 10 PLENTY ot interest is being taken m to-day's Australian Rules football match on the old polo ground m McNair Road between the R.A.AP. (Seletar), Blues, and the R.A.A.F. (Sembawang>. Reds. Judging from the practice game played between the two teams on Tuesday, Australian National Code Football is216 words
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Article, Illustration349 1941-01-10 10 WANDERERS COMPLETE THE SEASON UNBEATEN BY beating the Royal Australian Air Force the Re<Ls, by nine points to nil on the Singapore Cricket Club padani? last Saturday, the Army Wanderers have completed their programme, m the Malayan Rugby Union's series of matches m aid of war charities, an unbeaten side.349 words
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Article78 1941-01-10 10 (Prom Our Own Correspondent) Klang, Saturday. MEMBERS oi the Selangor Coast Club, Klang, who wish to partake m the forthcoming football league, are requested to notify Mr. Yap Chai Thuan football member, or Mr. Tan Hooi Piang, sports secretary, on or before Jan. 15. Prizes will be given78 words
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Article613 1941-01-10 10 State Had No Players In Malayan Test M. APPUNI LEADS THE BATTING AVERAGES (From Our Own Correspondent) Ipoh, Jan. 8. THAT, owing to the embodiment of Volunteers, the com- mittee decided it was impossible to put forward any names for selection m the annual Malay States613 words
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Article, Illustration63 1941-01-10 10 A i.. iii ous moment for the Punj:\!> Regiment Nick} Sullivan, lit B.R.C. inside ri<*ht, manoeuvres to take a shot at coal m the cfcefe .< the soldiers converge on him from all angles. Raehhir Singh. th< goalkeeper, who is seen on the extreme left, managedFree Press - 63 words
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413 1941-01-10 10 Hockey Notes TO-MORROW the padan^ Mill be the \enu< m anoihir inter-state hockey match when Singapore mwi V Sembilan. Though last week U wa* anticipated m these notes that Negri Sembilan would give Singapore a good game, that prophecy must be considerably qualified now413 words
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Article112 1941-01-10 10 The annual Europeans versus the Rest match for the Hennessy Trophy was also cancelled. In fact during the last part of the cricket season after June it was found impossible to play representative cricket, the report states. I The cup presented by Major O. B. w illiams112 words
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Article67 1941-01-10 10 (Prom Our Own Corresponded* Ser^mban. Jan. TTHE only Nc^ri Sembilan pla; represent the North m the N versus Scuth rugger match fct ITmli' Lumpur on Jan 25 is Harding, d ward, who halls from New Zealanc Known m local rugger circle; "Nuggety" Harding is67 words
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Advertisement88 1941-01-10 10 P^ r^\ §ifiC&&3B Australia produoe^ Bitctuu jSSSm LV®MC33^^ Breakfast Cerml* 4S£fr J %>&3j3r very thing that you Bufkr f \1 need for your cream c shopping list. A really "on«y flTl W^W He Choice Of JfOOd Ft«^ Paste* \m things for the table, Meat* and the quality is Mcaf PaH^«88 words
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Miscellaneous52 1941-01-10 10 To-day's Sports Events Australian Football: KA.U (Seletar) Blues vs. R.A.A.K. (Sembawang) Reds, McNair Road. Hockey: S.C.C. vs. RAF. (Kalian* >, S.C.C; SH.C. vs. RAF (H.Q.), SRC; S.C.R.C. vs. Naval Police. S.CJLC.: Indian Assn. vs. R.A.O.C, Balcsiier. Kuggt: S.C.C. (B). vs. d.A.F. (Seleiar), S.C.C. Bozlaf: Singapore Amat«nr Boxms Clab meeting V.M.C.A.,52 words
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