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Title Section17 1941-02-08 1 LATE SINGAPORE EDITION The Singapore Free Press NO. 10,317. ESTD. 18.15. SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 1941. 5 CENTS17 words
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Article592 1941-02-08 1 Victorious Troops Cov,er 150 Miles In Week 'One Of The Best Military Feats In British History" ITALIAN FORCES DEMORALIZED AND OUT-MANOEUVRED CAIRO, FEB. 7. BENGHAZI ITALY'S IMPORTANT NAVAL AND AIR BASE ON THE WESTERN DCOAST OF CYRENAICA, IN LIBYA, IS IN BRITISH HANDS. THE NEWS IReuter - 592 words
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Article, Illustration59 1941-02-08 1 Gen. Weygand's Denial Vichy. Fefc. 7. Qfcs Weygand. Vichy delegate?enfral to North Africa, has formally denied the report that France wouJd permit Germany to Uif base of Rixerta. Speakin* over the Algiers radio the name of the French Govern C.en Wey and also denied ne^ututions were proceeding thf rev»:on ofReuter - 59 words
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Article31 1941-02-08 1 Tin Tokio. Feb. 7. panese Foreign Minister, Mr. x Matsuoka, will preside over the ■■Ij meeting of the peace conferojtween Thailand and Indothis afternoon at the Japanese IBotster's official residence.— ReuterReuter - 31 words
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113 1941-02-08 1 London. Feb. 7. A WIRELESS message from Georing to the Rayal Air Force was transmitted after the death in action of Capt. Wreck, German air ace, in November last year, says the German radio to-day. Wreck was shot down on Nov. 23 andReuter - 113 words
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Article34 1941-02-08 1 Zurich, Feb. 7. ACCORDING to a statement issued by the Italian Chamber of Commerce here, Italy has closed the Italo-Swiss frontier for goods and passengers. No reason is given.- ReuterReuter - 34 words
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160 1941-02-08 1 London, Feb. 7. AT the moment nothing is known of th« number of prisoners taken at Benghazi but it is thought the total of more than 100,000 lor the entire Libyan campaign up to date may be increased. It is pointed out in LondonReuter - 160 words
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Article, Illustration350 1941-02-08 1 Cairo, Feb. 7. ANE of the liveliest of the African battlefronts is now in Eritrea, where the British forces are making two powerful thrusts, pushing the Italians nearer the Red Sea. The British forces are developing their positions prior to the onslaught on Keren,Reuter - 350 words
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Article236 1941-02-08 1 Fresh Raids On Hitler's Bases London. Feb. 7. UEAVY attacks on invasion DOrts in occupied France were made by the R.A^. last night despite bad weather. To-dav's Air Ministry communique states that many bursts were observed in the dock areas at Dunkirk and Dieppe and several large fties started. TheReuter - 236 words
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46 1941-02-08 1 London. Feb. 7 •yHE Maharajah Gaekwar Of Baroda has given £50.000 for a flight of Spitfires to be called "Baroda." The Minister for Aircraft Production. Lord Beaverbrook. also acknowledges £2.000 as a further contribution from the Government of Hcng Kong British WirelessBritish Wireless - 46 words
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Advertisement79 1941-02-08 1 SUPPORT MALAY AN PRODUCE, DRINK BIGIA TEA RAFFLES HOTEL TO-NIGHT SPECIAL RACFbINNER DANCE (formal) 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. «8& THE ASTOR DUO SENSATIONAL ACROBATIC DANCERS dinner S].iJO_BOOK YOUR TABLE— Non-diners $1.00 iJ." s TTAFE L served to^day^from 12.30 to 2.^0 p.m. TP-"a»BQw~^EMiii~li~TiE~pJUJi court <»RES MOST POPDI.AK SOCIAI RESDESVOUS MILITARY79 words
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Advertisement139 1941-02-08 1 FOR QUALITY AND ECONOMY DRINK BIGIA TEA SEAVIEW HOTEL BALL- KooM PERFECTLY AIRCONDITIONRD BY SEABREEZES TO NIGHT SPECIAL DINNER-DANCE CABARET FEATURING MARLENE STARR POPULAR CUBAN DANCER IN GLAMOROUS EXOTIC DANCES Dinner S3. Non- Diner* SI. IneL Tax EXTENSION TO 1 A. M. DANCE FORMAL SUNDAY MORNING II ftjffl.-l P.M POPULAB139 words
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Article200 1941-02-08 2 Chungking, Feb. 7. AFTER inflicting more than 20,000 casualties in the Japanese forces In Honan to two weeks of heavy fighting the latest Japanese offensive was deflected and driven In a loop toward their main base at Sinyang, stated the Chinese military spokesman at aReuter - 200 words
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133 1941-02-08 2 MANY well-known Malay artistes, including Sye<i All al-Attas, took part in the performance of "Sri Amax IX Raja" "Loyalty to the King), by the "Ar»" Bangsawan at the New World last night. In aid of Mrs. T B. Drews Sailors' Fund. The play133 words
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Article24 1941-02-08 2 MaackoH. Feb. 7. Lieut-Gen. Hirwdii O&hima, newly-appoint-td Japanese Ambassador to Germany and his suite left here by train yeste/lay afternoon for Berlin.- Eastern NewsEastern News - 24 words
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502 1941-02-08 2 A VIVID account of how the Gord< through numerous leading battle themselves a name among the worJ officer of the Regiment last night, i pore station on "The History of the The talk was preceded and followed by strains from the Gordon Highlanders' march502 words
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Article393 1941-02-08 2 HTHE death occurred on Thursday at A the residence of her daughter in Sea Avenue, Katong, Singapore, of Mrs. Ambrancia finch ye) Mary Rangel at the age of 79. She leaves behind two daughters, four sons and several grand and great grand-children, four of whom393 words
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Article112 1941-02-08 2 A STORY with a great moral, "Black Eyes," starring Mary MfTuire and Otto Winger is a film which justifies all claims that K should appeal to every father, mother and daughter. It began a season at the Pavilion last night. It tells the story of112 words
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220 1941-02-08 2 Bombay, Feb. 7. QOMEWHERE In India 20,000 labourers are working daily to complete India's latest and most modern arsenal, writes Reuter's special correspondent. "Already it Is In use. As I passed through the closely guarded gates. I sa w the p£ce teeming withReuter - 220 words
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64 1941-02-08 2 Taipingr, Feb. 5. TAIPING district beat the Dogras two-one in a fast game of hockey played here last evening. Mahinder Singh scored for Taiping in the first half. On ihe resumption, the district increased their score through D. Navarednam. Narain Singh, the Dogra inside-left, then64 words
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58 1941-02-08 2 •"■"•HE Indian Youth League, Singapore, has JL made arrangements to accommodate up-country pilgrims who visit Singapore fox the Thaipusam festival at the Saradamani Girls' School, Arya Samaj, City High School, St. John's School and in the League premises. League volunteers will be on special58 words
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21 1941-02-08 2 Bombay, Feb. 7* A FURTHER 900 Icalian prisoners, including 104 officers, arrived here yesterday.— ReuterReuter - 21 words
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Article94 1941-02-08 2 London, Feb. 7. ■TWOUGH his wireless set failed to 1 function soon after he took off to raid Hanover, Acting Plying Officer M. H. Macfmrlane continued and successfully bombed his target and returned safely to his base though visibility was poor and cloud base was at less than 500 feet.British Wireless - 94 words
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Advertisement73 1941-02-08 2 THE MOST THRILLING MYSTERY STORY EVER WRITTEN BY S.S. VAN DINE OPENING TO-MORROW 4 SHOWS 11 A.M, 3.15, mMm^v% a (>.15 9.15 P.M. A%* itAWLIjBiA ON MONDAY ALSO 4 SHOWS §t If** they call the perfect slevth! Jmi '^%r- HENRY CNEILL EDWARD BROPHY jjE fi To l>e Presented with a73 words
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Advertisement210 1941-02-08 2 tm« PAVILION! t:; I A GIRL'S DISASTROUS REBELLION AND isT^T I AS SHE APPROACHES FULL \V()M\m, J, I A STORY THAT SPRINGS FROM A p AMn RUSSIAN TUNE 1 U Ai! "BLACK EYES Matinees: SATURDAY, SUNDAY MONDAY TTTI ADDED ATTRACTION I LATEST GAUMONT BRITISH NEWS AND 1 SPECIAL] the FALL210 words
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394 1941-02-08 3 Seeks Post Of Premier With Far-Reaching Powers ADM. LEAHY URGES PETAIN TO STAND FIRM New York, Feb. 7. I AVALS terms to Marshal Petain are understood to be tantamountMo an ultimatum, it is gathered m Berlin according to the New York Times correspondent. If accepted,Reuter - 394 words
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91 1941-02-08 3 Appointment Of Winant Given Warm Welcome 1. >nd »n Feb. 7. rarrtiSl Roosevelt's nomination OBESIDW! G winant as AmI; ;r.U:n Hal been warmly •rf com ll.i n sfys t Mr Winant Is a man STftSka but inflexible an d hc b fully aWakf l i,u. moral and soc.al ccnffict cfReuter - 91 words
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Article58 1941-02-08 3 London, Feb. 7. i n given t3-day F d up c f the Empire air 1 da bv the Canadian G Power. a that the revised i u on« billion dollars ial estimate of unit, and 58 .ind 15 000 applicaraininj have been war beganReuter - 58 words
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81 1941-02-08 3 Cairo. Feb. t I-fi£ ckatos In o f British forces on Keren. admtrr^trative and military rank Mgnlflcance w ra iku sol Asmara. the UisoripUon: aUn n*r roads." Asmara. Keren brm- -e appW» of tiie Italians" eye* std ibcaith citizens of the capital modern fortlflBritish Wireless - 81 words
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Article40 1941-02-08 3 Havana, Feb. ki. POL' S jel Gonzalez, chi?t of V* navy staff who was dismissed and placed under detention Dy on Tuesday on the gPOttr. had taken part in sedl- her- to-night with h ReuterReuter - 40 words
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21 1941-02-08 3 AUSTRALIAN WOMAN DOCTOR FOR TAIPING Man Australian vho is going to nt Welfare d n S ngapore :e up h?r new21 words
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122 1941-02-08 3 v D. Ilil. Feb. rji!\ll> 1 tii,- line work of the I linn troops in Eritrea, n<u 'le here, show that Punjab, Gtffcwal lUluiii and Fron.iei •ns fought throujjh•ot in th- batik, resulting in the it. .mi f K ireniu. !> .e <»»cupat;onReuter - 122 words
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299 1941-02-08 3 Britain's Expenditure This Year Is Biggest In History London, Feb. 7. I -hleh the ChanUM Exchequer, Sir secured in the House .esterday brings Parlia-i rti i '.ion fcr this year to expenditure in BritUli his- I he Times to-day. h^ tota. -un*s lor this financial' Kr£tit moun:ln S £3/300.000.000 are!British Wireless - 299 words
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Article64 1941-02-08 3 Japan 's "Lifeline" In South Seas Tokio, Feb. 7. MR. Naoki Hoshino, Minister without Poit folio and President of the Planning Board, declared before a committee of the llou.se of Representatives to-day that Japan's economic "lifeline" lies southward, adding that the praposed co-prosperity sphere embracing Japan, China and Manchukuo couldReuter - 64 words
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Article170 1941-02-08 3 London, Feb. 7. BRITAIN must win the air war as a prelude to victory, declared Air Commodore Goddard in a broadcast list night. He added that the recent lull meant that th<» German air force had been having difficulties, while wo had got througn theReuter - 170 words
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53 1941-02-08 3 London, Feb. 7. SvN FRANCISCO has undertaken to "lease to the United Spates Navy I Department Treasure Island m Ban Francisco Bay. It is to be converted into a powerful J and l naval base. The agreement would ooerate for the duration ofReuter - 53 words
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47 1941-02-08 3 WINANT'S ROLE MORE THAN THAT OF ENVOY New York, Feb. 7. A SUGGESTION that the new Ambassador to Britain, Mr. John G Winan is destined to fulfil more than ,n amtimiiior's conventional role li madefy the New York Herald-Tribune. United States, outside usuai u i routine."— ReuterReuter - 47 words
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97 1941-02-08 3 Vichy, Feb. 7. MARSHAL Petain had long and cordial conversation to-day with Mr. Howard Kershner, European director of the America Friends' service. This service is a relief organization sponsored by a religious sect known as "Quakers." Mr. Kershner described the relief work done byReuter - 97 words
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105 1941-02-08 3 London, Feb. 7. EIRE-FIGHTERS who are householders enrolled by local authorities for not less than 48 hours duty monthly will receive steel helmets free on loan, the Ministry of Rome Security announces. Enrolled fire-fighters in industrial and commercial properties will be able to purchaseBritish Wireless - 105 words
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59 1941-02-08 3 Lease Lend Bill Amendment Rejected Washington, Feb. 7. D Y a vote of 246 to 145, the House of Representatives to-day defeated the first attempt to change the original text of the Lease and Lend Bill The proposal was to supplant the bill under which aid to Britain would beReuter - 59 words
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81 1941-02-08 3 Greeks Repulse Italian Tank Attacks London, Feb. 7. jQRENCHING downpours of rain in Albania have not prevented the Greeks from consolidated their newly-gained position in the mountain range beyond Klisura. They repulsed attacks by Italian tanks and armoured cars. An American commentator, broadcasting from Ankara, said that this was theReuter - 81 words
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137 1941-02-08 3 London, Feb. 7. IUHILE it is officially announced that R.A.F. bombers attacked invasion ports in enemy-occupied territory last night, London was raid-free for the 14th night out of the last 18. The rest of Britain was also quiet. Early in the nigrht enemy planes wereReuter - 137 words
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69 1941-02-08 3 Bucharest, Feb. 7. Jewish physicians, apothecaries, engineers and architects, who have been called for military service will retain their former rank but will wear distinguishing marks on their caps and uniforms. Six Iron Guards wanted by the police for complicity in the recent revolt69 words
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65 1941-02-08 3 London, Feb. 7. AN Admiralty communique siates that an enemy dive-bombsr was snot down by H.M. trawler Philomena, wiien enemy aircraft attacked one ol our convoys off the south-east coast yesterday. No ship in the convoy was lost or damaged, buc the Admiralty rrgret toBritish Wireless; Reuter - 65 words
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66 1941-02-08 3 Hong Kong, Feb. G. PRESIDENT Roosevelt's personal envoy to r China, Mr. Laughlin Currie who arrived here yesterday from Manila en route to Chungking, described relations between the United States and China as extremely satisfactory and expressed optimism regarding the outcome of his visit in66 words
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Article203 1941-02-08 3 Cairo, Feb. 7. R.A.F. activities before the capture of Benghazi are described in a communique issued from R.AJF. headquarters in the Middle East, which says: "Bombing aircraft of the RAF. carried out raids on Benghazi, Berka and Jcdabya during Wednesday nigr.t. "Several tons of bombs were dropped andReuter - 203 words
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272 1941-02-08 3 Confusion In Nazi Transport Arrangements London, Feh. 7. EVIDENCE of growing confusion in German transport arrangements regarding coal supplies to occupied countries and Switzerland continue to reach London. In December a complete breakdown of coal deliveries to Switzerland resulted following a statement made by Rhur and Saar Koble A.G., thatBritish Wireless - 272 words
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Article112 1941-02-08 3 Kalinin Congratulates Roosevelt Moscow, Feb. 7. MESSAGES containing congratulations and good wishes were exchanged between M. Kalinin. President of the Soviet Union, and President Roosevelt on the occasion of th American President's inauguration. The texts of the messages were published here to-day. M. Kalinin cabled "On the occasion of yourReuter - 112 words
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72 1941-02-08 3 London, Feb. 7. APPLICATIONS for enlistment in th^ Pioneer Corps have been received from 1.974 Germans and Austrians and 288 Italians. These figures w*re fiven by Mr. Herbert Morrison, the Home Secretary, replying in Commons to a question. He said he was not ab!e toBritish Wireless - 72 words
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Advertisement154 1941-02-08 3 THAT COLD Cure it with Cinnamon a Quinine 50cts. MIXTL'RE 75cts. At MEDICAL HALL LTD. 3. BATTERY ROAD. s^ A rr^T x a r A SHOWS TO-DAY, TOMORROW 111 AY MONDAY 10tkFEB.(TMAIP0SA«l)tt 11 am 3.15 6.15 9.15 Where Everybody Goes PHONE 3400 Singapore Free Press "A fine evening's entertainment. Magnificent154 words
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761 1941-02-08 4 The Singapore Free Press SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 1941. Wartime Trade EiALAYA'S trade statistics for last year published yesterday revealed a highly satisfactory state of affairs. The gross value of this country's trade is estimated at $1,958,424,000, a figure never before attained. Imports were valued at $830,255,000 and exports (including re-exports)761 words
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1518 1941-02-08 4 A Reply ToMr. MenolH To the Editor of the Free Press SIR,— I do not propose to attempt to convert Mr. K. P. K. Menon, but in view of his letter I should like to make, if I may, some correction of his facts.1,518 words
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Article489 1941-02-08 4 RUSSIANS expect Stalin to sign very soon a pact of non-aggression with Japan. Germany urges him to do this The recent adhesion of Japan to the Axis gives a substantial reason why Russia should seek to ensure peace with her Far Eastern neighbour, now so closely associated489 words
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Advertisement70 1941-02-08 4 "Don't ijou just love ROSES?" >|^r?5 Yes, but best in J@?V^3 a G 1 M LPT L^Wftt^ CALDBECKS By Special appointment Established f^^^ 3^ C-tV r I "teaf NEWEST DESIGNS IN DIAMOND JEWELLERY Necklaces Bracelets Broocho. Rings Clip Watches. (Incorporated in CtyUM) l| SINGAPORE IPOH PEMANG. ft- y M- Mi70 words
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Article, Illustration1715 1941-02-08 5 MARY HEATHCOTT - Y.W.C. A. Begins Its Finance Campaign Next Week MARY HEATHCOTT Free Press Feature By rUV Y.W.OA. begins iti 1 innua! finance campaign for funds to carry good work. on i; /ly seen the annual Association, which irood cross-section ad varied interests in m unities of Singa-n-herc in th? report I1,715 words
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Article, Illustration412 1941-02-08 5 For Young, People Of All A&es A Special Feature DID not see Mr. Nutty Pops yesterday, but true to his premise, I found a copy of the "Fairy Tale News," carefully folded, on the fallen tree trunk. sitting up and talking, but Jack—covered from head to412 words
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Article, Illustration219 1941-02-08 5 MOTHER Goose, who, as you know, breeds geese for pleasure and profit, has been having some trouble with her birds recently. They have not been laying their famous golden eggs so regularly. I visited her farm a few days ago, but to me the birds219 words
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Advertisement128 1941-02-08 5 FAIRY TALE NEWS Price One Groat. JACK AND JILL IN HILL DISASTER Popular Record-Breakers Both Injured. "Fairy Tale News" Exclusive. JACK and Jill, the famous water fetchers. in attempting to break their own record, fell down another hill I vesterdav I Unfortunately Ji.'k caught his head [on a large boulder128 words
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Advertisement68 1941-02-08 5 C nIC 1 koma-maae delicious. I a/mays fresh j cool meals v Ii you have not tried one of our y famous S.CS. Pies you've missed a W^ treat. They are really scrumptious >\ H^ because only the tenderest meat. J^> poultry and pame are used to j m flB68 words
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Article, Illustration13 1941-02-08 6 A MECHANISED FREE FRENCH unit based in Egypt.13 words
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542 1941-02-08 6 Former U.S. Ambassador To France Emphasizes Axis Danger In Pacific THE danger to Australia which Japan would constitute should Britain lose the war, was emphasized by the former U.S. Ambassador to France (Mr. Bullitt) when giving evidence on the Aid Britain Bill before the House of Representatives' Foreign Affairs Committee542 words
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481 1941-02-08 6 Zero Hour At Hand For Greatest Air Battle Which May Decide War IN a supreme effort to bring Britain to her knees, Hitler is 1 about to unleash the most ferocious offensive in history. Zero hour for the biggest air battle of all time is at hand, perhaps deciding the481 words
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Article, Illustration947 1941-02-08 6 CLIO - Income Tax Is Malayan Mem 's New Worry CLIO Kuala Luropur Chatter By MOBILISATION, or as it is now more fashionable to call it, Embodiment is in force again and many women have returned to the work in offices which they were doing during the last compulsory training period. To947 words
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142 1941-02-08 6 SIX people are believed to have been drowned in the floods which swept large areas of South Australia last week. The heavy rain extended to Victoria and New South Wales. Two of the six missing in South Australia were swept into a creek near142 words
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Article, Illustration29 1941-02-08 6 Yeomanry and cavalry units of the British anny in P their mounts over hurdles. Large areas of the count n, by horse and mule.29 words
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528 1941-02-08 6 German Intervention In Mediterranean Rapidly Developing In Intensity ALL military experts regard the German intervec rt Mediterranean with increasing seriousness It ered to be far more than belated assistance j and is accepted as a challenge to the British c Eastern Mediterranean, and therefore to the whole Britis position in528 words
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Advertisement164 1941-02-08 6 Sprall s VfS mobilize iQUfill tlte r rces It*"!! ..in the East! Thousands of dogs in the East, as well as in the Old Countrv. depend upon their favourite Biscuit Food for health and happiness— thousands of dogs who must have their daily Spratt's. Spratt's are in action to meet164 words
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Article287 1941-02-08 7 Organized Is Being Campaign Planned rIV K thv bi^^ est chmese guilds in Singapore will rt printed at a conference called for Tuesday nranize and carry to a successful conclusion an to tiloDium campaign. The meeting will be held at the iw^t Copulate, and wll be287 words
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68 1941-02-08 7 Ban On Watch Tower Society Publications A REMINDER TO THE PUBLIC putt SZle, tributi or reos o: the Watch I Society, which are an otfence >.»nment, states a Lc published *n the .I^o Kmind^d that *uhaut lawful exthe publications is v fan offence punishi impr.^'ument public "*ho were in :i?ns68 words
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Article76 1941-02-08 7 WBnktt Timah Road I Javanese. Idris, em•■'rr:in. noticed .d lyine in the :r. r ad, its head reported the matter icujntred the body. by the Mr W. G. Porter. that the child >-rs of a^e. and the ed state of the body k to ascertain the76 words
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Article57 1941-02-08 7 ath was. "an abscess a chicken bone embedded in the d medical eytdence at a yesterday into the r-uid barber, Ngu *1 at the General Hos-N-iU Kin Hoon, *nd Bvn| Tung Mooi. both oefore Nsu was adit aJ, he complained of it, but neither of a57 words
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Article15 1941-02-08 7 ind three minor agrianhipi tenable at ihe re, Serdan?. will be this vear.15 words
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84 1941-02-08 7 i From Our Own Correspondent > Kuala Lumpur, Feb. 7. THE War Taxation Bill will have its committee stage and second reading at the meeting of Federal Council on Tuesday at 10 a.m. It will be an informal meeting and no uniform will84 words
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Article48 1941-02-08 7 WILLS- ARCHDEACON WEDDING PLIGHT-LIEUT. Peter Wills, of the RJIJ n was married to Miss Joanna Archdeacon at the Singapore Registry yesterday. The bride wore a mauve linen dress, with white shoes, and carried a whi:e handbag She wore no hat. The bride's parents were witnesses to the ceremony.48 words
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82 1941-02-08 7 Frrm Our Own Ccrresp undent) Koala Lumpur. Feb. 7. *T"HE High Commissioner has, with the advice of the London Advisory Committee, appointed Mr. C. E. T Mann to act as Drect3r of the Rubber Research Institute with effect from Jan 2182 words
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82 1941-02-08 7 UNLAWFUL A SSEMBLY MEMBERSHIP ALLEGED CHARGED vith being a member of tthe Singapore Chinese Workers Anti-Japanese National oalvatlon Union 18-year-old Lee Wan Cham claimed trial in the third court /csterdS The case was postponed a week to mention and bail 51.009 was all I°n We a d nother case, Tham82 words
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Article39 1941-02-08 7 muREE men. Chin Ah Bee. 40 Lim 1 Hin 39, and Kong Ah Eng. 45, had expiated o them in the Singapore f££>nd court yesterday, a charge allegJ^^hit they had voluntarUy caused each was allo*re£.39 words
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Article, Illustration54 1941-02-08 7 A few public buildings in Singapore are now protected against blast and splinters from bombs by the method known as "funding." Picture on the top shows work at progress in one of these shelters. At the bottom is seen. the offices of Cable and Wireless in54 words
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581 1941-02-08 7 NEW CRECHE BUILDINGS THE latest additions to the creche service of Singapore, 1 two buildings, donated by Messrs. Aw Boon Haw and Aw Boon Par were declared open by Mrs. Aw Boon Par yesterday before a large gathering, Dr. D. W. G. Farls.581 words
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Article35 1941-02-08 7 rpHE Singapore branch of the Indian A Overseas Bank Ltd., Madras, will be formally opened by Mr. C S. Venkatachar, Agen; of the Government ol India, on Feb. 12 at 10 a.m.35 words
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58 1941-02-08 7 •TIIE traffic returns of the Singapore Traction Company for last month at $282,000 show an increase of $53,000 compared with the same pcriad last year. The aggregate returns for the last four months total $1,040,000. This shows an increase of SI 46,000 compared with the aggregate58 words
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132 1941-02-08 7 Pensioners And Directorships Of Companies NEW GAZETTE NOTIFICATION DENSIONS to retired officers of the Malayan Establishment are to cease if these officers become, without first getting the psrmission in writing of the Governor, directors of any company the principal part of whose business is in any way directly concerned with132 words
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101 1941-02-08 7 'THREE women were charged in the 1 Singapore third court yesterday with being aiembert o? wnlawful societies, on Thursday and ell claimed trial. Leong Man Fong, 25, was charged with being a member of the Patriotic Workers' Association; Ho Fin Kiam. 17, was charged with101 words
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529 1941-02-08 7 CHEAP PROTECTION FOR STAFFS AND PUBLIC A CONSPICUOUS feature of the down-town district of Singapore to-day is the protection of public buildii against blast and splinters from bombs by the metl known as "bunding." This consists of the construction < wall of hollow concrete529 words
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115 1941-02-08 7 fT*HE following newly added non-fiction and A fiction works will be ready for issue to-day at the Raffles Library: Pattern in black and white, Eileen Bigland; The lone monarch, illustrated. Guy M Boustead Short stories, scraps and shavings, I illustrated, Bernard Shaw; Two generations, illustrated.115 words
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Article229 1941-02-08 7 EUROPEAN FINED IN COURT DO3ERT Bra I i convicted in the Singapore court yeit:rday n .1 ch! 1 a sailor's J 0: th Li HI employed Each rous impugnment r J Emburj Dlii rge of j ting, but E: I ti It was staled thai229 words
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69 1941-02-08 7 AN ELDERLY CHINESE. U Hock, who ~upt 12 years ago was given a dischr Jcct to a suspc: by th j Justice, Sir Percy McEwaine, in :he High Court jresterd Mr G. H. Poh, Assistant Official Assignee, sta.ed that the bankrupt had been unemployed ever since69 words
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77 1941-02-08 7 MALAYAN children tchooKn* in Australia, who returned to Singapore by air to sp^nd their Christmas holidays with their parent, flew back yesterday to Svdjiey by Qama.s Airways after nearly two .Tionths' Schools in Australia closed an Dec. 12, ?.nd re-open on Tuesday next The majority77 words
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Article61 1941-02-08 7 STATED by the Assistant Official Assignee, Mr G H. Poh. to have paid about 90 per cent of his liabilities of about $3,500, a Eurasian bankrupt named P. J. de Rozario was grant d a discharce subject to a sw^eny.-.vn of nine months by the Chief61 words
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Advertisement434 1941-02-08 8 P. &O. and BRITISH INDIA LINES (INCORPORATED IN ENGLAND) P. O. 8. N. GO'S SAILINGS. The best possible services are being maintained by The P. 0. S. N. Coy. from the Straits to their usual ports of call in China, India, Ceylon and the United Kingdom. Passengers are requested to434 words
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Advertisement294 1941-02-08 8 BURNS PHILP LINE (Incorporated in Australia) FOR BRISBANE, SYDNEY AND MELBOURNE via JAVA, DARWIN AND THURSDAY ISLAND. Monthly taUlno bs MARELLA (7.375 tons) and m.t. MERKIJtt (6,000 tons). Both vessels are 6 teed with Cabin-de-iuxe single and doable berth cabins, swimming oalhs. luxurious public rooms, Stncfa Retarn. Ist. cl*ss Sinranore/Brisbane294 words
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Advertisement385 1941-02-08 8 MANSFIELD CO.Jj^ BLUE FUNNEL LINE Frequent Sailings to United Kingdom. Dates guaranteed, all cargo bookings subject to c?\ War Clauses. Onfer^ WESTERN AUSTRALIA THE SHORTEST SEA ROUTE AT THE CHEAPEST r Regular Services to F reman tie (Perth) via j by first class passenger ships. Single fare $192 (A £28)385 words
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Article1840 1941-02-08 9 Nomad - In The Garrison Nomad By IN one of the best games of hockey seen at Seletar this season the R.A.F. and the, Punjab Regiment fought a gruelling battle to finish up by sharing eight goals. Peters was in splendid form for the airmen and scored a neat "hattrick," the other1,840 words
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Article203 1941-02-08 9 British Resident Presides At Annual Meeting (From Our Own Correspondent Ipoh, Feb. POR the first time since war broke out scouts may Tae called upon to give a i little assistance in civil defence," said Mr. E. C. Hicks, the District Commissioner, at the annual meeting203 words
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144 1941-02-08 9 (From Our Own Correspondent i Ipoh Feb. TWO applications were heard by the Pera* Tribunal yesterday afternoon. Mr. Justice Murray- Aynsley presided and was assisted bv Mr. F. K Wilson The application of N. B. Tower* for exemption from continuous training was refused. Towers had144 words
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72 1941-02-08 9 (From Our Own Cor^r-n, ,i dent j Taiptng, Feb. C tfERCURY vapour lights, a& used In other centres of Mala>a. have been Installed in Kota Road from the Market Square to the junction of Main Road. Inquiries made, however, reveal that It is unlikely72 words
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Advertisement375 1941-02-08 9 'classified advertisements occurrence M \R-iIAOE .VILUS— On Feb. 1, Archdeacon to *lightgggsgsgg SNJER3 1 SINGAPORE MUMCIPAUTY Tenders. --.^ri ar« "now united for ttie maUTlals or senricgk For see Municipal Tenders ary Fittings. (DepoDate Of Closing 4 pjn.. rS; 1941. I l uOO ton? of Slack or Lump Water" Dept Date375 words
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Advertisement177 1941-02-08 9 Order delicious I I See Cream for your next 1 I "Social". ..order it this I I convenient and money I I saving way I Organisers of social functions will find ordering sFwwJli teifl§ their ice cream by the gallon both economical and WmSm convenient. For instance, one gallon of177 words
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Miscellaneous1015 1941-02-08 9 Today's Radio Programmes SINGAPORE §jpi l r2 ZSI (tui 2\ zan iju mt/% <4i.m wl) (ZBL. ZHPI mad ZHF3). 10.00 A.m. Kronchoocst; 11.00 m, m. Indian musict; 11.45 a.m. Hokklen musict; 12.15 p.m. Chinese programme summary Pelping dramast; 12.55 p.m. Tin, copra and rubber prices in Hokklen; 1.00 p.m. European1,015 words
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Miscellaneous106 1941-02-08 9 Garrison Diary To-day; At Home, Loyals' Sergeants' Mess (By invitation only). Dance, R.A.F. (No. 2 Area) Sergeants' Mess. To-morrow: Tombola at Loyals (9.34), Nee Soon. R.E. and R-A. (Changi) Sergeants' Messes. Monday: VVhist drives at RAF. (Seletar) Married Families' Club and Manchester*' Sergeants' Mess. Tuesday: Whist drives at R.A. (Changi106 words
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Miscellaneous296 1941-02-08 9 Post Office Mail List Mails clobe at the Onera! Port Offico as follows: TO-DAT Africa /Cast and South) Kurf ace 12 30 pm. America (South) surface 12.30 p.m. srun5 runc i surface 10 JO a.m. Oylon surface 12.30 p.m. J »y* air 12 JO p.m. L*"* 4 11 surface 10.30296 words
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Article, Illustration39 1941-02-08 10 picture. Ramsay Rae attempts to break awiy in midfleld in Wednesday's rug?er match at Jalan Besar stadium in which Tengah beat Headquarters three-nil to become champions of the R.A.F. inter-unit rujger- competition— Free PressFree Press - 39 words
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624 1941-02-08 10 DOXING champions the world over who have been deprived of their titles through inaction for months have discovered that a boxer's greatest mistake is to remain idle from the ring for too long a period. The Singapore welterweight cham-i pion. Nai Som Pong,624 words
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Article32 1941-02-08 10 •THHE Maxfli Badminton Party's eighth committee meeting will be held at the residence of Mr. Lee Khens Chians, 465-A. Upper Seran^oon Road at 10.30 am. on Sunday, Feb. 16.32 words
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Article61 1941-02-08 10 •T'HE following will represent the Y.M.C.A. at b?skot ball against Oldham H?ll on the Y.M.C.A. ground, Br ia B:\rah Road, at 5 p.m. to-day: Ng Wee Yean, Benny Fones, Tow "Wan Sung. Goh Chin Chye, Lei Peng Kong. M. ShieU, Loh Sw?e Kee, Looi K-ng Lum. Lim61 words
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1165 1941-02-08 10 FLYING COLUMN SMOKE DREAMS BEST Opening Day Of Singapore Spring Race Meeting REVIEW OF PROSPECTS CLYING Column and Smoke Dreams should be the two r best bets of the day, this afternoon, the opening day of the Singapore Turf Club's spring meeting. Both have good recent form to recommend them.1,165 words
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Article104 1941-02-08 10 Semi-Final Round Tie At Tanglin To-morrow THE Royal Singapore Golf Club will meet the Garrison Golf Club In a semi-final round match in the Wei-Hai-Wei Cup competition at Tanglin to-morrow morning. Starting times and teams, R.S.G.C. players mentioned first, are: 9. Dr. E. Laidlaw Thomson vs.104 words
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Article102 1941-02-08 10 THHE Sepoy Lines Women's Golf com- petition for January resulted in a tie between Mrs. A. D. Williamson, 45_10=35; and Miss J. Franklin, 53— 18=35. The re-play resulted in a win for Miss Franklin. The Gold Medal competition was won by Miss J. Franklin. The102 words
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Article, Illustration30 1941-02-08 10 Defeated Ru gby Finalists picture. Headquarters, who were beaten thr.v-nil by Ten -ah in the Anal cT the R.A.R inter-unit Ru;by competition at Jaian Besar stadium on WednM. Free PressFree Press - 30 words
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Article111 1941-02-08 10 SELECTIONS for to-day's races at Bukit Timah are FREE PRESS Race 1: The Needles, Kentucky. Race 2: Speranza, Sweet Colette. Race 3: Flying Column. Antrum. Race 4: Fair Kin?, Rose Quilt. Race 5: Harpo, Nieuwsgierig. Race 6: Smoke Dreams, Depot. Race 7: Lisadin, Newzy. Race 8: Toynian,111 words
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Article30 1941-02-08 10 TTHE rugger match between an R.A T. I team from Singapore and the Selangor State side, to have been played at Kuala Lumpur to-day has been cancelled.30 words
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Article, Illustration59 1941-02-08 10 Lall Singh, the Selangor State cricketer, who has taken up an appointment with a Singapore sports store. He will most probably play for the Singapore Indian Association this season, against whom he scored an unbeaten century for the Selangor I.A. in the Indian Cun cricket59 words
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119 1941-02-08 10 Proceeds For War Fund > China Relief Fund npHE first tie in the Singapore Chinese JL Football Association's Cup competition will be played between the Chinese Companion Athletic Association and the Merrilads Musical Association at Jalan Besar stadium to-day. The kickoff will be at 3119 words
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61 1941-02-08 10 ABRIIXjE and mahjong tournament will be held, at the Royal Singapore Golf Club by the women's committee at 9.30 a.m. on Friday, Feb. 21. Admission will be by tickets only. The whole of the proceeds will go x> The War Fund Ticke sat $1/50 may61 words
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Article290 1941-02-08 10 Games Hockey Games This Week-End TWO SINGAPORE 7 PARTICIPATIN one Stiteat h.«- kf% J that defeat. uhi,h th to do anything about a Uai unable to field a w^*'*' turn match that »J tkf r'arranged to liu\e been a few days a*«, ZV'^* up-country detrrnuned i?, season with victories OVf290 words
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Miscellaneous66 1941-02-08 10 Week End Sports Events TO-DAY Races: Singapore Turf Club's spring meeting, first day, Bukit Timah. Soccer: S.C.F.A. cup competition, Chinese Companion Athletic Association vs. Merrilads, 5 p.m. at Jalan Besar stadium. Hockey: Singapore vs. Selangor, Kuala Lumpur: Singapore women vs. Perak women, Kuala Lumpur. TO-MORROW Baseball: Canadians vs. Americans, in66 words
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