The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 12 February 1941
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Title Section20 1941-02-12 1 UTE SINGAPORE EDITION The Singapore Free Press AND DAILY NEWS NO. 16,*?0. ESTIK 1835. WEDNESDAY, frEBRUARy 1?, 1941. 5 CENTS20 words
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316 1941-02-12 1 HANOVER IS POUNDED FOR SIX HOURS BY R.A.F. BOMBERS London, Feb. 11. ik rmis to count were left raging: throughout arta last nirht when the R.A.F. carried a concent n tod and successful six-hour attack on north fcrmanvV vital railway and industrial centre, Hanover. communications point of view, Hanover vulnerableReuter - 316 words
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206 1941-02-12 1 Berlin, Feb. 11. AN T OFFICIAL Rumanian report, quoted in a Bucharest despatch to the official German news agency, gives devails of events on the night of Jan. La. when the Iron Guard disturbances had been going on for two days. AReuter - 206 words
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Article87 1941-02-12 1 London, Feb. 11. IN the House of Commons to-day Sir John Wardlaw-Milne (Un., Worcester, Kidderminster) Invited a statement on the implications to trade of four conflicting currencies in Shanghai and the Yrt basin. Mr R A. Butler, Foreign Under-Secretar reDlisd it was too early to forecast theReuter - 87 words
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61 1941-02-12 1 London. Feb. 11. TIE Pope has conferred on the Duke of Norfolk the Order of Plus 11, highest Pa The- < Duke of Norfolk, who was appointed joint Parliamentary Secretary to the MinUtry of Agriculture at the week-end is Earl Marshal of FinlandBritish Wireless - 61 words
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Article, Illustration182 1941-02-12 1 Hitler's Bid To Bring Japan Into War London, Feb. 11. DEUTER learns that well-informed circles in London are closely watching the strenuous efforts which Hitler is making to bring Japan into the war to relieve pressure on himself as a result of Italy's collapse. The German game is that simultaneouslyReuter - 182 words
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133 1941-02-12 1 Japanese Plans Bared To Chungking Chungking, Feb. 11. lAPANESE plans for northward exJpansion are now in possession of the Chinese Government, according to a report given prominence in the Chines newspapers to-day. The plans are said to have been revealed as a result of a careful study by the ChineseReuter - 133 words
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190 1941-02-12 1 "Graziani 's Fate Sealed" Berganzoli London. Feb. 11. QSN. BERGANZOLI. Marshal Graj** zianis right hand man in I Libya, who was captured by The British following the fall of Benghazi, said that the British vne stronger than the Italian force "We were beaten by their sir>iT.or "forces, determination and staytncReuter - 190 words
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329 1941-02-12 1 American Story Of Gen. Franco's "Mediation" Trip SPANISH LEADER'S MYSTERY JOURNEY TO ITALY NEW YORK, FEB. 11. IT IS REPORTED FROM VICHY THAT GENERAL FRANCO, THE SPANISH 1 DEADER, HAS CROSSED THE FRENCH FRONTIER ON HIS WAY TO ROME TO CONFER WITH MUSSOLINI, LEADING TOReuter - 329 words
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Article67 1941-02-12 1 Tangier, Feb. 11. THE official Spanish news agency,! giving details of an order issued! to-day by the Spanish Hign Commissioner for Morocco, says that because Spain does not wish circumstances alien to the present Tangier political regime to affect xhr economy and cummcrce of Tangier, tree circulation olReuter - 67 words
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Article58 1941-02-12 1 London, Feb. 11. REUTER'S diplomatic correspondent learns that the Rumanian legation in London has now received instructions to ask for the members' passports and the Charge d'Affaires this afternoon called at the Foreign Ofhce to make formal application. Nothing definite has yet been ranged with regardReuter - 58 words
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141 1941-02-12 1 R.A.F. GREEK AIR FORCE ACTIVE IN ALBANIA London, Feb. 11. BRITISH and Greek planes were active over the Albanian front throughout yesterday cables Keuter's special correspondent on the Albanian-Yugoslav frontier Large formations of British bombers attacked the road from Elbasan to Valona and the port of Valona itself. Elbasan isReuter - 141 words
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Article55 1941-02-12 1 London, Feb. 11. "T°HE German -occupied port of Ostend was bombarded by units of the Royal Navy during the early hours of this morning. An Admiralty communique giving this news adds: "Our salvoes fell on harbour works and many fires were observed. "Xo casualties or damage wereReuter - 55 words
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Article247 1941-02-12 1 Washington. Feb. 11. Complete plans now exist for joint defence of the United States and Canada. This was told to the Senate Foreign Relations Committee by Mayor La Guardia, chairman of the American members of the United States -Canada Defence Board. Mayor La Guardia said the plans cmbraceReuter - 247 words
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Article58 1941-02-12 1 f I eb. 11 GEN. TELLUPwA, who commanded th<» 10th Italian r.rmy in Libya, has d alter capture lrom wounds ivcelrcd in art! n south cf Benghazi. -s to-day's Middle East G.H.Q. comDiunlQoe. In Fntrea, Abyssinia and Italian laliland, the communique adds, >» rations continue58 words
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Article33 1941-02-12 1 ICninc, Feb. 11. •X'HE Rumanian Minister in AthenJ has been relieved of his post, says a Bucharest telegram to the official Italian agency. The reason for the steD is n^t explained. Reute rReuter - 33 words
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Advertisement82 1941-02-12 1 'LWAYS £iv;ng at cH OTi:^WALL'S jAFFLES HOTEL ;^SS"ight- DINNER DANCE (informal) 8 p.m. to midnight outstanding cabaret attraction THE ASTOR DUO. ACROBATIC DANCERS 'nner S:;.oo Non-diners 51.00 H RDAY-BPKCIAL HACK DINNER, DANCE > M' \ni:r b, the astoi: duo gSsff* SUNDAY EVENING IN THE PALM COURT ••'»Ri most rOrULAR siHIAI82 words
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Advertisement75 1941-02-12 1 CHOTIRM ALL'S SEAViEW HOTEL BAI i M PERFECTLY AIRCONDITIO.\i;i> BY SEABRFE7FS TO-NIGHT THURSDAY— FRIDAY-SATI HDAV SPECIAL DINNER-DANCE CABARET COMPLETE CHANGE OF PROGRAMME MARLENE STARR I POPILAR CUBAN DANCER IN GLAMOROUS EXOTIC DANC h Dinner S3.—" ™Non^DinVrs' ~~Sl!~ Incl. la* THE ROTARY CLUB OF SINGAPORE MEETS TO-DAY AT 1 P.M. A75 words
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337 1941-02-12 2 Federal Council Passes War Risks Bill (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur. Feb. 11. AMOVING resolutions standing in his name to amend certain provisions of the War Tax Enactment of 1940, the Federal Secretary, .Mr. Hugh Fraser, at to-day's Federal Council meeting, asked that the matter be postponed until the337 words
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124 1941-02-12 2 U/ OVBN round a sensational plot to bomb W the Houses of Parliament, --Bandog' Sees It Through," which opened al the Pavilion last night, is a picture which tells the story of military" Intelligence, the heads of the British fighting services and Scotland Yard124 words
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84 1941-02-12 2 EXCELLENT entertainment is provided in r K.0.-Radio's "You'll Find Out" (Peter Ix)rre, Boris Karloff, Bela Lugosi, Kay Kyser and his band), which opened at the Alhambra last night. The film provides all that an audience could ask for music, mirth and mystery. Produced84 words
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Article107 1941-02-12 2 BESIDES having music, melody and mirth, •'Tin Pan Alley," 2£>th Century Pox's brilliant production, which opened at the Cathay yesterday, is full of sex appeal. With lovely Betty Grable and Alice Faye, with her glamorous face, both ably supported by John Payne and Jack Oakie,107 words
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Article54 1941-02-12 2 (From Our Own Correspondent) Johore Bahm. Feb. 9. 'THE English College opened their A football season to-day with a match against the Johore Medical Sports Cluo. The College won by two goals to one. Mohamed and Jalib scored for the College and Luke Mui for the Club54 words
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38 1941-02-12 2 CIR SHENTON IHOMAS, the High Commissioner, who went to Kuala Lumpur to attend the meeUng of the Federal Council, uill return to Singapore by the mail tram to-morrow morning, accompanied by his staff38 words
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204 1941-02-12 2 Buffer era from loss of vigour, nervousness, weak body. Impure blood, falling memory, and who are old and worn-out before their time will be delighted to learn of a new gland discovery by an American doctor. This new discovery makes it possible to204 words
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Advertisement220 1941-02-12 2 THE BIG MIRTH, MELODY MYSTERY SHOW fc^ HKO RADIO PICTURES H& J^. t 1 a f~^A KAY kyser I 1 BORIS KARLOFF P? 5 BELA LUGOSI I' 1 i» 1 1 I f-x £9 21 O'Keefe Also A issue of The MARCH of TIME" 'GATEWAYS TO PANAMA' ■pathe gazette' ITALIM220 words
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Advertisement101 1941-02-12 2 /gVI I PAVILION I JflNrJ!. >'j TOD AY at G. 1 5 9. 1 S L'^flSS COiEDY MYSTERY |i^fffl|Bl ACIiON! SIi&PENSE! Liff-llj LAUGHS! yLUUI GAUMONT BRITISH NEWS flnHni and WING 0F YOUTH mn i ii ■-J!W=W^!Ur*lHH| The Making of R.A.F. V Pilots in Canada. JT»"»*V»^I» A. A. MILNE (of 'Punch')101 words
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Advertisement121 1941-02-12 2 SEASON EXTENDED! 9th DAY and HUNDREDS. Z% COMING BACK AGAIN AGAIN! Qfc^ CAPII iIL., TO I)AV The World'? Greatest Comedian pa to the World's Moct Bate CHARLIE CHAPUN I ARTISTS Pttaf^ R^tj' gWHIK x y 5S ,^HB I THE GREAT DICTATOR with PAULETTK QODDASO Jack Oakie— Billy Gilbert thors ANOTHER121 words
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636 1941-02-12 3 German Concentrations In Middle Danube Area OCCUPATION OF PART OF COUNTRY LIKELY London, Feb. 11. nipiO.MATK' circles in Sofia believe a German attack on V Hulearia is imminent, cables the Istanbul correspondent ,k Free French ajrency. k m e. tine of the Bulgarian Cabinet wasReuter - 636 words
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166 1941-02-12 3 London, Feb. 11. TTHE fact that so many important targets were hit during the British naval bombardment of Genoa including dry docks capable of holding a modern battleship, large oil works and Ansaldo "model" boiler and engine works suggests in naval circles thatBritish wireless - 166 words
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103 1941-02-12 3 London, Feb. 11. SUCCESSFUL daylight raids yesterday by British bombers on targets in north-west Germany and enemy-occu-Died terr tories without the loss of any British aircraf: are reported in an Air Ministry communique. It adds that the three sweeps on Boulogne Dunkirk and Calais, inReuter - 103 words
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106 1941-02-12 3 Lisbon, Feb. U. MR. HARRV HOPKINS. President; Roosevelt's special envoy to Eng- i lind arrived here by air from England yesterday en route to the Un ted States He told journalise he could say nothing until he had seen Mr Roosevelt, but he brought backReuter - 106 words
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84 1941-02-12 3 THE Lord Mayor of Brisbane, Australia, has sent another £5,000 to the Lord Mayor of London's National Air Raid Distress Fund, bringing the total of Brisbane's contributions to £112,000. Other new gifts include £1,000 from the Cape Town Red Cross market, £500 from theBritish Wireless - 84 words
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51 1941-02-12 3 Washington, Feb. 11. TVO British Treasury officials. Col. Charles Vickers and Capt. PleydellBouverle, have arrived her* They declined to state the nature of their mission but Col. Vickers said it is not connected with the disposal of British fixed assets in the United StatesReuter - 51 words
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64 1941-02-12 3 Tokio, Feb. 11. THE Japanese Government has introduced a bill before the Diet seeking extensive power.] tor thfl Navy over Ja^an^e merchant shipping. By the terms of the bill, the Japane r e Navy could direct all movements of shipping in times of crisis orReuter - 64 words
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180 1941-02-12 3 Heinkels Seen Disappearing Out Of Control After Fights R London, Feb. 11. night fighters imaged two Heinkel Uto n the o?st coast last, l Coth w ere list seen dis°"t 'x) sea only a few feet ater and apparently out of Ar Ministry news ar I raed as probably destroy-British Wireless - 180 words
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304 1941-02-12 3 DOMINIONS SECRETAR Y ON N.I. ARRANGEMENT n London, Feb. 11. yttITISH concern about possible warlike developments in the Far East was reflected in a series of questions in the House of Lords to-day. First, it was asked whether British andReuter - 304 words
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157 1941-02-12 3 London, Feb. 11. MERCANTILE shipping lasses for ITI the week ended Feb. 2 were again lower than the average for the war. This is the seventh succesive week in which this satisfactory situation has been recorded. The British Admiralty announced to-day that 11Reuter - 157 words
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Article96 1941-02-12 3 Lisbon, Feb. 11. A GERMAN officer and five members of the cr3w of a crashed bomber are detained at Faifara, about 13 miles from Moura, in Portugal, where they were forced down. They were detained after they had changed into civilian clothes and made offReuter - 96 words
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68 1941-02-12 3 ONE Indian soldier was killed while two others received severe injuries in a motor collision which occurred at the 14th mile, Woodlands, yesterday afternoon. The accident occurred between two lorries, one of which was a military vehicle. The three Indian soldiers, one oi whom68 words
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187 1941-02-12 3 Tokio, Feb. 11. THE Government's "unflinching aeiernnna- tion to cherish and develop the national service movement" to overcome "the unpreuent d emergency with which Japan Is now betas confronted, by establishing a highi\ Oi^auized national defence state, was exLvessed by the Prime Minister. Prince Ayania.o ivonoye,Eastern News - 187 words
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73 1941-02-12 3 Ottawa. leb 11. THIRTY-FIVE Corvettes— new type of escort vessels— have been launched in Canada for the Canadian Navy, It is announced by the Canadian Minister of Munitions. Mr. C. D. Howe. These are additicnal to ten Corvettes built in Canada and handed to theReuter - 73 words
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Article64 1941-02-12 3 London, Feb. 11. A NUMBER of air force pilots and mechanics from Southern Rhodesia who have been trained in that country, have now arrived in Britain Reuter understands that the new arrivals, with the Rhodesians already in this country, will form the nucleus of theReuter - 64 words
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54 1941-02-12 3 hu nuking, Feb. 11. T\R. Laughlin Curr.e, head of the American economic mission, la to begin a series c m conversations with Chinese Government leaders. Courtesy calls were paid by members of the mission on Chinese leaders and the s*i:dy of economic dataReuter - 54 words
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34 1941-02-12 3 London. Feb. 11. SLIGHT enemy activity over east and south-east England last night, very little damage and very few casualties Is the Air Ministry's report this morning. ReuterReuter - 34 words
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152 1941-02-12 3 London, Feb. 11. SUCCESS in the production of a satisfactory design for indoor air raid shelters was announced today in the House of Commons by Mr. Herbert Morrison, Home Secretary and Minister for Home Security. The new shelter Ls for installation on theReuter - 152 words
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Article91 1941-02-12 3 KRIVITSKY FEARED FOR HIS LIFE Washington, Feb. 10. AN investigator on the case of the mysterious shooting of Gen. Krlvitsky. special aide to the US Federal Bureau of Investigation, said the General had repeatedly told him that someone would "get Irm." He had also odded: "DoReuter - 91 words
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78 1941-02-12 3 London, Feb. 11. THE Marquess of Lothian. «bo died in the United States while ?enin<r as British Atrbassador. has bequeathed his Blicklin? estate in Norfolk and practically the whole of the contents of BUctdtag H«H to the National Trust, which is considering the questionBritish Wireless - 78 words
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Article239 1941-02-12 3 Emergency Reconstruction Scheme London, Feb. 11. MAJOR-GEN. K. C. Appieyard, who has Just been appointed Director ot Emergency Reconstruction, expia ned last night that his organizat on would keep in touch with local people architects, surveyors and other experienced persons who will be rey.iv to jump out just as soonBriish Wireless - 239 words
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134 1941-02-12 3 London. l*eb. 11. ONE of the many important results of the British capture of Benghazi is the eiTect it will have on the control of sea communications in the Mediterranean. At the beginning ot the Army of the Nile's victorious campaign, when Sidi Barrani wasBritish Wireless - 134 words
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102 1941-02-12 3 Imi don Irh 11 NEARLY 800 000 v;ork people in uitiir 9 ha'> received increases In their rni.es miring 1940 equsl to mon i r>4.OCO.O*V) annuallv This e wm fiven in the w^anuary issue of the Mir of Labour It does not MWM !;trrn »n-British Wireless - 102 words
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Advertisement63 1941-02-12 3 THAT COLD Cure it with Cinnamon a Quinine 50cts. MIXTf.'KE 75cts. At MEDICAL HALL LTD. 3. BATTERY ROAD. CA.TH/VY 3 SHOWS today 3.15p.m.. 6.15p.m.. 9 15p-o-Where Everybody Goes BQX OFFICE PHONE 3400 Illf^liy *IIN PAH WKmm- ,Wr jack oakie a john payne SPECIAL Also Ministry of Information Documentary "BRITAIN at63 words
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729 1941-02-12 4 The Singapore Free Press WEDNESDAY. FEBRUARY 12, 1941. The Coming Battle CIR Shenton Thomas made a furu ther reference to the danger which threatens Malaya when he spoke In Kuala Lumpur yesterday It might weJl be, he declared, that before the next meeting of the Federal Council a battle would729 words
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Article, Illustration1198 1941-02-12 4 Sirdar Ikbal AliSlSu - Sirdar Ikbal AliSlSu Weil-Known Muslim Author On By QCOTLAND is taking off her coat to fight and some other time-honoured garments 1 Q WC il i *When I crossed the Border into Scotland, I naturally expected to see those national military emblems one reads and hears so much1,198 words
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57 1941-02-12 4 U.S. WAR VETERANS OF VISIT TO BRITAIN I or;d< r. I 1 MEMBERS of the which represent m 1.000,000 r tionary force whi in the last war. i I in tain to study th( eflert a resolution pas nat-onal oonvenUon Legion la_st Beptembei that the rrand national defence i StntcsBritish Wireless - 57 words
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Article592 1941-02-12 4 DRAY spare a moment of compas- sion for Signor Virgilio Gayda. ace Fascist propagandist. It would tax the abilities of the Father of Lies himself to explain away the Italian debacle in Africa. But Gayda, as in duty bound, had to have a shot at it592 words
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Advertisement94 1941-02-12 4 To make a/myer<j|MLET jEQyQJ^B^^^ Buai.HKfK the UME V* JUlCEm^Ae||Q^s L v^l JL j Slightly dearer but infinitely more Satisfying State (xpress 555 CIGARETTES ARDATH TOBACCO CO.. LTD^ LONDON p > I r^- WJL? J!^^B JB B "^BP -,n "^J^K^ H wßaS^ MM y 'ml S^M A UU&||^yfßß| W^f!i rV' MI94 words
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Article, Illustration956 1941-02-12 5 Dancing Reh Wor AT IS GOING TO 'SINGAPORE FREE PRESS, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 12, IMl.' ifJSS Hilary Aapier, the 21--p-oH English dancer, u decided on the me she will present Victoria Theatre on 2 and 27. nfanl is to be her acJ>y practising 'he music. She will -«>los, one in each956 words
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307 1941-02-12 5 CHAP-JEE-KEE LOTTERY CASE THE importance of having reliable subordinate officers in the police force was stressed by Mr. P. J. Shannon in the police courts yesterdav Mr Shannon, Senior Assistant! Superintendent oi Police attached to, the Detective Branch, made the remark in a case in307 words
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70 1941-02-12 5 PART of the locality known as Labrador in Pasir Panjang is now a protected area, and no persons except these who live there and had been living there on and alter Feb. 4 this year are allowed L::ess to it without the permission70 words
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70 1941-02-12 5 Thai-Indo-China Armistice Is Extended If is officially announced from Hanoi that the armistice with Thailand has 'been extended for two weeks from yesterday. A truce in the fighting between Thailand and French Indo-China was announced on Jan. 27 to take effect from 10 ajn. on Jan. 2& Both France and70 words
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58 1941-02-12 5 Chinese Leaders Discuss AntiOpium Steps CCHEMES for an ti -opium suppression in Singapore were submitted lor preliminary discussion at a meeting of Chinese leaders at the Chinese Consulate yesterday. The meeting was called in response to a request frcm the Chungking Government for iteps to be taken to rid Chinese58 words
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144 1941-02-12 5 C. PEARCE, a 24-year-old soldier attached to the Roy a* Artillery, Changi, pleaded guilty in the third court yesterday to the theft of a motorcycle valued at $150 and belonging to Robert Yap of the Traction Company, from a cinema car park on Sunday at144 words
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Article, Illustration101 1941-02-12 5 A CHINESE labourer, See Wah, was caught on Saturday afternoon by European police constable Taylor of the Naval Police, smoking a cigarette oi- board a ship berthed at the Naval Base. Yesterday See Wah appeared in the third court on a charge of smoking101 words
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Article589 1941-02-12 5 Sheilah Graham - Hollywood Fash ions Sheilah Graham By II that < to pu Mark ed t MudsjEW Hollywood fashions include the f° 7 tw v'£i ec^ evenin S gown, combining *g a light blouse and a dark coloured Olivia de Havilland has a smart rown velvet skirt and a blouse of Ornped589 words
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Article, Illustration359 1941-02-12 5 THE 1 diti officer, in the The oc< guiry in Cheeng a faces the lie s^ maid SS Wom en For M:ddle East «mL SVSBU Br PhdipfFROPQS my remarks the other dav Ani 0 n allowing women to go to the Apiddle Eas; as "soothing influence"" fc the Australians359 words
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Advertisement20 1941-02-12 5 OEANS SCHOOT :i IN CHILDREN !ini 11 TIRM l8 «fe Feb., ,94,. u'o-,6 Years, 1 -5 Years) -*d during term20 words
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Advertisement90 1941-02-12 5 "Carry on Spratt's!" In spite of all the difficulties, imposed almost overnight, we have kept up the supply of our well-known foods to dogs all over the world It was no easy task-but we have succeeded The machinery is running smoothly. Your dog is certain of his favourite Biscuit Food-certain90 words
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Article450 1941-02-12 6 A FIGHT with Germany for the mastery of the 90-mil channel between Sicily and Tunisia is foreseen as a imminent development of the war in the Mediterranean. In Italy the stage is set for a southward sweep of Nazi planes and forces to relieve the pressure on Mussolini's hard-pressed450 words
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Article371 1941-02-12 6 "IF ever the Huns attempt an invasion of Britain, it will ba the biggest slaughter inl history," said the United States* Republican leader, Mr. Wendell Willkie. in an interview witlfl the Sunday Dispatch. M "Two things will win thl war," he added "mechanicaß equipment and morale." M "The British371 words
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Article842 1941-02-12 6 Clio - Clio Kuala Lumpur Chatter By "DLACK-OUT'' the amateur revue which had a great Miceess in Kuala Lumpur, was produced at the Sungei Ujong Club last Friday night. The local stage is a good deal smaller than that of the Town Kail here but that is no great matter for842 words
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Article, Illustration316 1941-02-12 6 Mis en the rigftt. t to raise a Jewish army n were disclosed by a vid Ben-Gurion, on the Sydney recently. an Jews. 5.000 American Jews, 0 foreign Jews, who enlisted nd At that time, however, the community in Palestine was )ut 60.000 strong. day there are 500,000 Jews316 words
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258 1941-02-12 6 Mr. Willkie To Weld Closer Anglo-U.S. Ties T^HE forging of 1 bond of broth* COf »>l>l<w tween the British f^ 00 1 the United state" Plrf U< fashioning a neu Ut^ in the war will b< a dv af W Mr. Wendell WiliJ?;^ bv now returned to V me ,i258 words
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Article28 1941-02-12 6 divisions into the field t.me." he added Accompanying Mr Ben-Owi retired Belgian office! Cap! berg, who is on his w he hopes to join the B: French forces28 words
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Article, Illustration633 1941-02-12 7 "THE BATTLE THAT IS GOING TO DECIDE OUR FATE" §ir Shenton On Likely) Developments In War! YESTERDAY 'S FEDERA L COUNCIL SPEECH :l Th< kiv the High Commissioner, spoke iof I y cltjpmints in the war at yesterday's meeti lg I federal Council in Kuala Lumpur. I ii be, 11633 words
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Article197 1941-02-12 7 BIRTHDAY TO BE CELEBRATED TTHE memory of the Chief Scout o the World, Lord Baden-Powell wh< died at Kenya recently at the age o 83, stiil lives on in the heart of every scout and guide in the world. In Singapore on Feb. 22, more197 words
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110 1941-02-12 7 LEAVING a shop in South Bridge Road on Saturday afternoon, abo it 5 30 p.m. a young Chinese girl namtid Ania had scarcely emerged on the fivefoot way when a passer-by snatched the jewellery she was wearing. The man managed to tear away a gold110 words
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Article35 1941-02-12 7 LIONG Swi San, 34. was charged in the third court yesterday with Monday afternoon. He claimed trial ana the ease was postponed a week tor mention. Ball of $1,000 was allowed.35 words
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Article12 1941-02-12 7 nVTRICK de Costa, 26, claimed trial was extended.12 words
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311 1941-02-12 7 CHAP-JEE-KEE LOTTERY CASE THE importance of having reliable subordinate officers in the police force was stressed by Mr. P. J. Shannon in the police courts yesterday. Mr. Shannon, Senior Assistant j Superintendent oi Police attached to; the Detective Branch, made the remark in a case311 words
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70 1941-02-12 7 PART of the locality known as Labrador in Pasir Panjang is now a protected area, and no persons except these who live there and had been living there on and after Feb. 4 this year are allowed access to it without the permission70 words
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70 1941-02-12 7 Thai-Indo-China Armistice Is Extended ¥'f is officially announced from Hanoi that the armistice with Thailand has 'been extended for two weeks from yesterday. A truce in the fighting between Thailand and French Indo-China was announced on Jan. 27 to take eiTect from 10 ajn. on Jan. 2S. Both France and70 words
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56 1941-02-12 7 Chinese Leaders Discuss AntiOpium Steps CCHEMES for anti-opium suppression in Singapore were submitted for preliminary discussion at a meeting of Chinese leaders at the Chinese Consulate yesterday. The meeting was called in response to a request from the Chungking Government for steps to be taken to rid Chinese communities overseas56 words
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143 1941-02-12 7 p. PEARCE, a 24-year-old soidier attanned to the Roya* Artillery, Changi, pleaded guilty in the third court yesterday to the theft of a motorcycle valued at $150 and belcngmg to Robert Yap of the Traction Company, from a cinema car park on Sunday at 6143 words
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88 1941-02-12 7 A CHINESE labourer, See Wah, was caught on Saturday afternoon by European police constable Taylor of the Naval Police, smoking a cigarette or- board a ship berthed at the Naval Base. Yesterday See Wah appeared in the third court on a charge of smoking88 words
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233 1941-02-12 7 AN indication that broadcasting will eventually be introduced into Malayan schools is provided by the appointment of a commituje of educationists to co-operate with the radio authorities in this matter. The Free Press understand* that the committee is composed of m^n from the Education233 words
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476 1941-02-12 7 INDIAN ARMY OFFICER FINDS BODY IN JUNGLE THE discovery of a body in a highly decomposed con* dition in the jungle oft' Mandai Road by an Indian army officer, Lieut. Balbir Singh, on Oct. 25 last, ws> descril in the Singapore third court476 words
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Article112 1941-02-12 7 Chief Justice Orders Retrial Of A Case REMARKING that h> thought there was ample evident on which the respondent should have been called upon for his defence, the Chief Justice, Sir Percy MeElwaine, ;jk»wed an appeal by the Crown in the High Court yesterday against the acquittal112 words
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Article67 1941-02-12 7 APLSA that her husband needed the house for his own use as he was pensioned off by the Strars Settlements Police Force four months j ago was made on behalf of Salir.. bin Ibrahim by his wife yesterday wh?n j the Rent Assessment Board67 words
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Article49 1941-02-12 7 REGULATIONS delinng the ciatie* of members of the Passive De- fence Services and prescribing pen- sions and gratuities to them under i certain conditions were publi>hf*d in the Gaze te yesterday. These regulations are simitar to those introduced in the FM.B. and already p'wV!'^rd. ID49 words
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Advertisement22 1941-02-12 7 GOOD FOOD PROMPT COURTEOUS ATTENTION ar e the reasons for its Increasing POPULARITY at the CJ P T 0 L RESTAURANT Air-CordUioned22 words
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Advertisement83 1941-02-12 7 BHb DRESSING GOWNS "lOOTALS" Washable and Crease-Resisting in a selection of new designs and spots. In Navy, Green, Royal Blue and Maroon, Wrap over style with Roll Collar, Girdle and Gauntlet Cuffs. PRICE $17.00 NETT 451 Sizes: 38", 40" and 42" Chest ii^^ ROBINSON'S PATERSOH SIMONS CO., LTD." <lßcon>orateo tn83 words
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Advertisement403 1941-02-12 8 P.&O. and BRITISH INDIA LINES (INCORPORATED ft* BNGLAND> P. O. S. N. CO^S SAILINGS. The best possible services aie being maintained by The R O. S. N. Coy. from the Straits to their usual ports of call in China, India, CeyiOD and the United Kingdom. Passenfrers are requested to register403 words
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Advertisement315 1941-02-12 8 BURNS PHILP LINE (Incorporated in Australia) FOR BRISBANE, SYDNEY AND MELBOURNE via JAVA, DARWIN AND THURSDAY ISLAND. Monthly sailings bj r» MARELLA (7,375 tons) »nd m.f MERKI'R (fc.m urn* Botk vessels are fltied with Cabin -de-Mixe untie and dtmMe berth cables swimaliu »a*iis, liuurico* DabiU roons. Slarlyb Return. Ist cljiss315 words
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Advertisement493 1941-02-12 8 1 MANSFIELD COOtT BLUE FUNNEL iW |r Frequent Sailings to Unite c Kingdom. Dates Ip guaranteed, all cargo bookings subject to r jTWar Clauses. y WESTERN AUSTRALIA IJHE SHORTEST SEA ROUTE AT THE CHEAPEST f p Regular Services to Fremantle (Perth! by first class passenger ships 4 Single fare $192493 words
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186 1941-02-12 9 Punjab Press Criticizes Japan's Bellicose Attitude DECENT 'comment in the Punjab Press shows universal v satisfaction at the progress of the Army of the Nile in Africa. The leading nationalist newspaper, the Tribune, ex- J presses the view that the myth of Axis invincibility186 words
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131 1941-02-12 9 VERY POPULAR OVERSEAS 'T'HE stirrup pump now installed In thousands o-f British nous:- holds to cope with incendiary bombs is still being turned out by its biggest makers in Great Britain at the rate of 10.000 a week. Despite this large output they continue131 words
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Article, Illustration72 1941-02-12 9 M.mbers of the Royal Scots Fusiliers are now training: with the most modern and up-to-date weapons of to-day, the Bren gun and the Tommy fun. Thus, even a small squad of soldiers can become a dangerous and powerful opposition on the strength of its72 words
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393 1941-02-12 9 (From Our Own Correspondent* Penang, Feb. 11. "TF Penang Had a vigilant Ratepayers' 1 Association sueli as exists in Singapore we should not, with impunity, be offering the public such an example of profligate expenditure," said Dr. J. E. Smith at the Municipal Commissioners' meeting393 words
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142 1941-02-12 9 Misadventure - Misadventure Coroner's Verdict Of Death By IN trying to clamber up a lorry coning down a steep incline from an earth excavating site at Mount Faber on Jan. 30, Tan Slow Wha, %«ooly ■kepala" employed by Mr. Kim Chlan* a contractor, fell in142 words
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Article, Illustration28 1941-02-12 9 The Straits Settlements Volunteer Force is now undergo ng two nunihtt ot strenuous and compulsory training Picture ?haws Valunl^r runners diing some heavy work.28 words
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201 1941-02-12 9 (Prom Our Own Correspondent.) Ipoh, Feb. 10. COME excellent swimming were seen at the charity gala, held by the Kinta Swimming Club yesterday, in I aid of the Perak Patriotic Fund and the China Distress Relief Fund. Penang swimmers swap: the board in the competitive201 words
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Article86 1941-02-12 9 A FRIENDLY badminton match, consisting of five singles and two doubles, has been arranged between the New Life Badminton Party and the Usefullads Badminton Party "B" team. The match will be played at the Great World amusement park on Saturday, commencing at 7.30 p.m. The New86 words
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Article80 1941-02-12 9 *T*HE following hare been selected to represent the Sykes Badminton Party in a friendly badminton match, consisting of three singles, two doubles and two mixed doubles, against the I Makepeace B.P. at the latter*s court at 1 2 30 p.m. en Sunday: Alan V. Csrdeiro <capt> Jeffrey80 words
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130 1941-02-12 9 DAILY ntICES CLB&LXT Feb. 11, 12 uri'tk noon liivera Seller* No. IX R.SS Spot i^ c a U% No. IX R.S.S. FOB. in cases Feb-March (Sells option) 37 37 1 4 G.P.A.Q. R.S.S. FOB. in bales Feb.-March (Seiko option) 35 1 n FAQ. R.S.S. FOB130 words
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127 1941-02-12 9 PLAYING hurt Kr.day n.fciit at the Clerical Unlrm Ha*!, the N.A.A.F.L. Imperial Club, narrov/'y (tefeated the Swin? Badmtnt4)n Party by four i'tunet to three at badminton Results, N.A.A.Fi sntloned first, were Singles: Wuliam lan oeat Lim Yew Hock 15—12, 10—15, 15—9; George Tan beat Ong127 words
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Article59 1941-02-12 9 RECOMMENDED FOR BANISHMENT CONVTCTFD o»i z Bhaffft of nsftistinff In the management of a chap-Jee-kee lottery at a rouse in Ea-*t Roclamation Road an Feb. 3at 9.30 pj>u Sing Kak NrU\, 50. was sentenced to four months' rigorous imprisonment and recommendr-d for banishment by the third magistrate, Mr. J. O.59 words
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Advertisement293 1941-02-12 9 Tender*--^T"in*it«J tat the •a** or service* for Jjff ■»Jf a M^lrti*i renders A Fitting* iDepo- of or Lump •g*# s& n drums ol approved Quality Dat« oj 18. 1941. <*"**> firvd SUH Unsocictt?d m Dcpt. Di:e of 17 1941. C 1 gjpHNG NOTICED *^jtf& TO SHIPPBHa ■ffl kmd at an293 words
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Miscellaneous964 1941-02-12 9 To-day's Radio Programmes SINGAPORE WML UU3 me, 4 ttS m.) I mrt hiowi (Mm m.) If UUn 7.25 Ml (41.M I (EHL, ZHri and ZJIP3 1 10 un. LAgu Extxat: 10 JO ajn. Lagtn Kronchonc f H Indian Music 11.45 a.ral Hokkien Music; 12.15 pa. Chinese ProS gramme Summary. Vaiietj964 words
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Miscellaneous114 1941-02-12 9 LAW NOTICE FOR THE DAY Before The Hon'ble The Chief Jostice la Court N«. 1. At U a.m.— S. 101/4O— N. A. Noor Mohamed Co. vs. Globe Trading Limited. Before The Hon'ble Mr. Justice a'Beekett Terrell. J.A^ la Court No. 4. At 11 a.m. -S. 217/40— C. M. Houghton vs.114 words
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Miscellaneous132 1941-02-12 9 Results Results of the competitive events were: 100 metres free styl? (men): 1, Ng Leng Hock (Penang CSC.) 67 4,5 sec; 2, Lam Kuan Loon (Kinta S.C> 74 3i 10 sec; 3, Yap Koci Hee. 50 metres free style (women): 1, Miss Cheong Yoke Ying (Penang CSC.) 42 115 sec;132 words
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Miscellaneous73 1941-02-12 9 Post Office Mail List M&fis cio6<= at the >.-* C (1b» ai ;ji:o.->:— 1O- AV Cfiina m* c ;Meda» air 10.3a a.m. i 1 alembai.g MtMc 30 R m IU-i»2'" if flca ip m. a lH 1 p.m. i **alembB.r g 9 a nj ahi:i\ Mmils from Ir)do-( general dellvery73 words
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Article, Illustration88 1941-02-12 10 New Team In B.H.L. KrinKtnann S^nrls lab's football team, one of the new teams in the !*i:-inc3s House, LtagM this se:son. They he!d the Cold Storage to a draw of four soal; e*< h in their first match, played at the Clerical t n «»i ?r.»im<l rn M md-.iy Sitt'n88 words
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Article1231 1941-02-12 10 FIRST LADY PINAFORE BEST BETS Second Day Of Singapore Spring Race Meet REVIEW OF RUNNERS' PROSPECTS UIRST Lady and Pinafore should be the two best bete of the r.fternoon, to-day, the second day of the Singapore Turf Club's Spring meeiinpr. Eight events will make up the programme as usual and,1,231 words
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299 1941-02-12 10 Chinese 6; Malays 5. CLEVER football was seen at Jalan Besar yesterday when the Chinese beat the Malays by six goals to five in a friendly game in aid cf the Malaya Patriotic Fund. Both teams were playing well within themselves, and very299 words
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Article433 1941-02-12 10 Loan Sin was stopped, and then the Malays were away, a k.ng pass seeaig j Yahya ngure in a sudden spart ihat took nim to the bali a fraction of a second oeiore \ew Leng. I'.tK Tons rushed out to meet him, bu433 words
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Article29 1941-02-12 10 R2ccs: Singap}re Tnrf Club's Spring mcetlnT, second day, Bukit Tim in. Soccer: Fard Sports Club vs. Gutnries, stadium; Unueers vs. Chartar:d Bank, F. and N. ground.29 words
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Article192 1941-02-12 10 Straits Times 3; Ci.l'.C. 2. THE Straits Times l'r^ss soccer team won their first match in the Business Houses' League yesterday when they beat the <i.E.C by the odd goal in five at the Singapore Harbour Board ground. The game was very evenly contested, and192 words
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68 1941-02-12 10 "THE folk wing players will represent the Singapore Shorthand Writers* Assoeiati:n Pitmen's) in a gam? of table tennis against the Bramtoco Sports Club at the latter's premises on 3?tu.uay, ccmmenMng a£ 2 p m.: Lim Crno Ann, Ton We? Kim, Lim Pitt Yin. Scah K'm68 words
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Article61 1941-02-12 10 T»HE Garrison Golf Club's Postlethwaite Cup ccmpetLti ->n, 36 holes medal play, was v/on by Mrs. H. W. R. Williams on the play eff after a tie with Mrs. J. J. O'Dwyer. Mrs. H. W. R. Williams beat Mrs. J. W. Pinhey in the final61 words
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206 1941-02-12 10 Harper GilfiUan 2; Wearnes 0. /COMBINING well, Harper. Gilfillan beat Wearn:s two-nil in a Business Houses' League mate* played at the Clerical Unicn yesterday. Harpers possessed a better ret of forwards and deserved thoir victory. The first half was evenly contested, with Harpers206 words
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Article113 1941-02-12 10 CELECTIONS for to-day's races at Bukit Timah are FRKE PRESS Race I: Artful Siilsr, Fr?*dom Race 2: First Ladv, Pymble. Race 3: Teddy Boy, Grofmo. Ra-e 4: Irish Jitf, The Annan. Race 5: Rubber Queen, Toyman Race 6: Jack Druce, Carloca. Race 7: Pinafore, Duke Cirrington Rice113 words
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Article125 1941-02-12 10 (From Our Own Correspondent) Klaus Feb. 8. AT the Annual General Meeting of the Klang Club held yesterday, the following office-bearers for 1941 were elected. President, G. W. Bell; general committee, T. i3arbour, G. M. Browne, R. M. Bousfield. J. C. Crofton Moss, J. B.125 words
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Article, Illustration39 1941-02-12 10 picture. I iii*» first anil second teams of the Singapore |vi an I I >t^«l fir 1 ,md «erond respectively in the hiter-ciuh I |annv»l rjlifif f.irnival held at Jal > l>^ar St.:-. mi I Free PressFree Press - 39 words
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333 1941-02-12 10 1n.A.A.F.1 4; Uramtoco N spile of l>eing: without two men at an important s of the jcame, the N.A.A.F.I. beat Hramtoro h\ oal i*i seven in a keen Business Houses* Letg*? t Anson Road stadium yes:erday. Hath t omers to the competition. Opening the333 words
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Article71 1941-02-12 10 Island Club Krai fappd In Second RrniiH 'T'HE Inland Club I GoU Club Avi round ue In me competition played on Sunday. Secies. Island plajn first, were Dr. S. I. If. 1 1 Irvine-Jones <0» V ■vs. M. G. Harvev I 1 vs. R. j. Fenni71 words
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Article21 1941-02-12 10 r[E first annua! me Snorts Club v, ill be Eng Wrh's resider off Orchard Road, at M day.21 words
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Advertisement130 1941-02-12 10 r■ i j pardon us for nlowing our oivn Trumpet ouf j 5-F5 SAUSACES are gooif j EvaryLhing is done tD make S.CJS. Sausages V the finest, tastiest. 1 most tempting Sausages W 1 you can buy. Only J I delicious tender meat is K? used expertly 2^* m blended130 words
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