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Title Section20 1941-02-20 1 UTE SINGAPORE EDITION The Singapore Free Press AND DAILY NEWS NO. 16,237. ESTD. 1835. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 1941. 5 CENTS20 words
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Article304 1941-02-20 1 RENEWED TOKIO BID TO MEDIATE IN EUROPEAN WAR "No Peace Proposals Until Victory Is Won" London, Feb. 19. •fRF.AT Britain will not entertain peace proposals until victory has been gained." gorical statement was made in authoritative don in comment on the offer made in Tokio, by304 words
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Article, Illustration180 1941-02-20 1 A Game From "Down Under" Former Latvian Ship Now Nazi Raider Washington, Feb. 19. ONE of the German raiders preying on British shipping in the Pacific is the former Latvian ship Hersogjcikob, of 9,000 tons, and capable of a speed of 18 knots, according to an authoritative source here. ItReuter - 180 words
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108 1941-02-20 1 Ex-Premier Who Returned To Holland NowNazi Prisoner London, Feb. 19. TTHE ex-Prime Minister of Holland, Jonkheer de Geer, has been lured by the Nazis into returning from London to occupied Holland by reports that his wife was ill, according to information reaching the Netherlands Government In London. It is statedReuter - 108 words
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Article155 1941-02-20 1 Xew York, Feb. 19. A NAZI broadcast invitation to Americans to send 'receiver to pay" teles ranis to Berlin stating the k:nd of programmes they would like from Germany has had an amusing senm-i. Thousands of people swamped the telegraph offices, where extra staffs were needed. The messagesReuter - 155 words
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109 1941-02-20 1 R. A. F. Bomb Troops, Transport Round Tepelini Athens, Feb. 19. HTHE R.A.F. have maintained con- centrated attacks on enemy positions in the Tepelini area in support of the Greek forces during the last two days, states a communique issued to-day by headquarters of the British forces in Greece. OnReuter - 109 words
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Article29 1941-02-20 1 Koine, Feb. 19. rE general improvement in the condition of ex-King Alfonso continue* and he j passed a quiet night, stated the official 1 Italian news agency to-day.- ReuterReuter - 29 words
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316 1941-02-20 1 Cairo, Feb. 19. HTHB capture of Enja-bara, in Abyssinia, witti many prisoners Is announced in a OJi.Q. communique, which says that the patriot situation in the Gajjam continues to develop satisfactorily. The Italian post at Piccolo Abbai, has also been occupied. InReuter - 316 words
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275 1941-02-20 1 "Japan Will Not Attack A Powerful Singapore" WASHINGTON VIEW OF FAR EAST SITUATION THE arrival of "thousands of Australian troops" in A Singapore has heightened American interest in the Far East situation, reports Reuter from New York. Expert Washington opinion, according to a writer in the New York Herald Tribune,Reuter - 275 words
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96 1941-02-20 1 Bangkok Denies British Troops Are On Border Bangkok, Feb. 19. A COMMUNIQUE issued by the, Government of Thailand to-day declares there is no truth in rumours that British troops are massing on j the Thai border and that British; warships are in Thai territorial 1 waters. It is further officiallyReuter - 96 words
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53 1941-02-20 1 Rcrlin. Feb. 10. A BIG trial of officers who have joined Gen. de Gaulle's movement is to be^in OH Feb. 26 at Gannat. ten miles west of Vichy, states a Vichv dispatch to the official m news agency. The proceeding will not be open53 words
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Article38 1941-02-20 1 London, Feb. 19. REPORTS reaching London from Zurich state that the inhabitants of Genoa are still forbidden by a police order from entering port districts or surroundings following the British bombardment. ReuterReuter - 38 words
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60 1941-02-20 1 loiidon. Feb. 19. AN appeal for medical supplies for Greece, A made in the Netherlands Indies, 114s et with ready response. Among the conibutlons the Netherlands Red Crust has ceived are 2,000,000 tablets of quinine, rge sums of money and quantities of 'ankets. TheseReuter - 60 words
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Advertisement70 1941-02-20 1 BJGIA TEA IS BEST RAFFLES HOTEt^ TO-MIGHT DINNER DANCE (informal) 8 p.m. to midnight 1 Ai;.\KKT TUP iatAD IHIfl ACROBATIC ttffiSSoN THE ASTOR DUU omcers $3.00. Non-Diners $1.00 SUNDAY EVENING IN THE PALM COURT s CORE'S MOST POPULAR SOCIAL RENDEZVOUS Ml UTARY BAND CONCERT-8.30 to 10.30 p.m. the Band of70 words
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Advertisement98 1941-02-20 1 INSIST ON BIGIA TEA (Powerful air force reinforcements in i x a -P.i-e SKVrN). SEAVIEW H HOTEL BALL-ROOM PERFECTLY AIRCONOITIONED BT SEARREEZES TO* NIGHT FRIDAY dc SATURDAY SPECIAL DINNER-DANCE CABARET FEATURING MARLENE STARR POPULAR CUBAN DANCER IN GLAMOROUS ft EXOTIC DANCES Dinner S3.— Non- Diner* Sl— lncl. Tax ADELPHI GRILL98 words
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606 1941-02-20 2 The Times On Hitler's War Of Nerves In Europe Far East London, Feb. ID. THE new Balkan pact betw -n Turkey and Bulgaria is regarded by both The Times and the Daily Telegraph as part of Hitler's war of nerves. The Times in an editorial, after dealing with this developmentReuter - 606 words
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Article177 1941-02-20 2 London, Feb. 19. npHE Greeks maintained attacks along the whole front yesterday despite heavy rain, cables Reuter's special correspondent on the Albanian-Yugoslav frontier. The Italians, however, are stated to have brourrht up reinforcements. In the Devoli-Moskopolye sector the Greeks continue to rush the 11th ItalianReuter - 177 words
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152 1941-02-20 2 a DISTINCTIVE and well-balanced blend j A of Oriental and Occidental music *as n -csented at the Victoria Memorial Hall last Sight at the Singapore Chinese int^r-church concert in aid of the Lord Mayor's Air Raid rili'f "Fund, and the China Relief (Red CI ThV outstanding152 words
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56 1941-02-20 2 i From Our Own Correspondent* Bitavia, Feb. 15. AMONG visitors shortly expected in A the N.I. is Dr. Maria Montessori, whose special methods of education are known all over the world. Dr. Montessori will stay In the islands for a short while and will56 words
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181 1941-02-20 2 THE unfortunately commonplace story of < a husband and wife estranged to each other, the plight of an only child of such a union, and the eventual n conciliation of the couple seems hardly the type of material which would lend itself to the181 words
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158 1941-02-20 2 HEADED by Sandy Powell in "It's A Grand Old World," a British Lion production, the Pavilion Theatre offers an exceptional pnT^amme this week. Sandy Powell, the fan- u? T-ancaster comedian, is at his best in this light comedy. He is ably supported by Gtna158 words
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93 1941-02-20 2 London, Feb. 19 THE general cost of living figures on Feb 1 showed an Increase of one point over the level of Jan 1 This rise, states the Ministry of Labour is due to an increase in clothing prices, which are largely attributable to the93 words
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Advertisement237 1941-02-20 2 "IF YOU LIKED THE PLAY, YOU WILL LIKE THE FILM BETTER. FOR IT IS BETTER."— Sunday Express. A TONIC FOR THESE WORRYING TIMES! OPENING TODAY Al UAMDDA 'PHONE AT 6.15 9.15 P.M. AUIAIYIPKA 6909 RESERVATIONS MUST BE TAKEN UP BEFORE 9.15 P.M. THE FAMOUS LONDON STAGE PLAY. NOW THE SCREENS237 words
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Advertisement167 1941-02-20 2 "THE WOMEN'S" COT A GRAND UM;\\v«, PICTURE NOW **Crystal Allen" will give you somethi and think about, a^ain TO-DAY at 3 .j~ N the CAPITOL SUSAN FIDDLES AROUND WHILE HOME CURKi The rollicking tole of e giddy vfc Sj L godaboßt with hwirt so full tf romencf sh« travt'«d orowiwJ167 words
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403 1941-02-20 3 Early Preparations For Exploit In Italy GRUELLING TESTS TO MAKE THEM TOUGH' London, Feb. 19. TH p rti h parachutists who landed in Italy belong to \dy of men who are being: trained for invasion of ritory, writes Reuter's air correspondent. Deri* their existence has403 words
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113 1941-02-20 3 Belgrade, Feb. 19. QFFICIAL circles in Belgrade express complete approval of the v Turkish -Bulgarian declaration of non-aggression, particularly because of its trend towards peace in the Balkans and co-operation between the Balkan peoples. In Yugoslav political circles it is considered that the agreement wasReuter - 113 words
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266 1941-02-20 3 Tokio Minister On Southward Policy MATSUOKA AND DISINTERESTED PUBLIC Tokio, Feb. 19. i JAPAN'S leadership in establishing I•* the new order in East Asia signiI fies that Japan will assume responI sibility for assuring that no dis ute will arise between the various races in this part of the world,Reuter - 266 words
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Article18 1941-02-20 3 London, Feb. 19. ftHERE was no enemy air activity over Britain during the night. Router.18 words
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Article90 1941-02-20 3 Canadians' Part In Naval War I md^n. Feb. 19. Murray cf the who arrived ke up his Cana.n Great under his part in I since late :he first ships itn] half it. on of Bordeaux and assisted in 5 The r H small na from In cff?nsive n German UtbcBritish Wireless - 90 words
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Article44 1941-02-20 3 T :;h system is be improved upon lid be leased to exd r et on. said Ticer of the I Lth Department, j Singapore Irom to the United I study the health in America. return. y n .:icn in44 words
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Article90 1941-02-20 3 THE Governor and High Commissioner (Sir Shenton Thomas) has sent the following telegram to Squad No. 1 of fourteeu cadets from the Government RyfaMl Training School, Singapore, who all gained their -wings" in the advanced tninin* course in Canada: All Malaya is delighted to learn splendid reports90 words
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196 1941-02-20 3 2,000 Britons Americans May Quit Hong Kong, Says Japanese Story Shanghai, Feb. 19. JAPANESE reports state thai 2,000 British and American nationals, mostly connected with commercial firms nnd hospitals, will evacuate Hong Kong next moth. These same reports state that American women and children, and non-essential American males residIng inReuter - 196 words
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59 1941-02-20 3 London, Feb. 19. MR. Mamoru Shigemitsu. Japanese Ambassador to Britain, interviewed Mr. R. A. Butler, Under-sccretary for Foreign Affairs yesteiday. It is understood that in th? interview Mr. Shigemitsu explained Japan's policy toward the south Pacinc and pointed out that rumours of possible JapaneseEastern News - 59 words
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190 1941-02-20 3 Lonlon, Feb. 10. ALTHOUGH the Guildhall suffered; A much damage in a <*ecent big in- i cendiary raid on the City of London, reports circulating to th»? effect that the historic building had been destroyed had no foundation. Although th2 surrounding buildings.— the aldermen's courtroom,190 words
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84 1941-02-20 3 London, Feb. 19. PRECAUTIONS against further destruction in the Temple precincts wers taken yesterday when Sir Patrick Hastings. K.C.. Treasurer of the Middle Temple, presided at a meeting of Middle and Innsr Temples held I to discuss an extension of the fire guard IBritish Wireless - 84 words
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Article94 1941-02-20 3 London. Feb. 19. APPRECIATION of the Government's action in submitting a token vote "for the purchase of a site in connection with the bui'.dins of a mesnue and Islamic cultural centre in London" was expressed in the House of Commons by members of the Conservative,Reuter - 94 words
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63 1941-02-20 3 Tokio, Feb. 19. JAPAN'S interest in th? Philippines is cne which may be displayed towards "a member of our neighbourly circle", Mr. Chuichi Ohashi, Foreign Vice-MinUter. said in the Diet yesterday. "We hope that they Will not b?come a threat to Japan, andEastern News - 63 words
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90 1941-02-20 3 !on don. Feb. 19. TN view of the importance of maintaining as far as possible the standards of university education and the essential contributions the universities are making in a variety of ways towards the national effort. the government has decided to maintain the grantBritish Wireless - 90 words
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166 1941-02-20 3 Chungking. Peb 19. MR. LftughUn Currte and other members rf the United States economic mission, who w re scheduled to leave y-stcrdav morning by air for Cheng tu, failed to leave as the aeroplane wa« held up by bad weathe' They are likel? to166 words
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134 1941-02-20 3 LJOW a detective, posing as a bh of counterfeit notes, was offered a bundle purporting to contain 3.000 counterfeit 25-cent Straits currency notes for $40. was told in the third police court before Mr. T yesterday, during the trial of two Chinese. Sin Tai Meni?134 words
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Article16 1941-02-20 3 Mr. C R Scott, of Kuala Lumpur, returned to Malaya yesterday a'ter a holiday In America.16 words
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Advertisement8 1941-02-20 3 SATURDAY 22nd FEB. at MIDNIGHT »> N i Cathay8 words
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Advertisement130 1941-02-20 3 THAT COLD Cure it with Cinnamon Quinine bOcts. MIXTI.'RE 75cts. At MEDICAL HALL LTD. 3. BATTERY ROAD. CATHAY SAM WOOD who gave you 'Goodbye A iX-Zm. A fyf r Chips now gives you another glorious Where Everybody Goes group of real life characters in the year's 'PHONE 3400 grandest drama130 words
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734 1941-02-20 4 The Singapore Free Press THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 1941. We lcome A ustrali a ns 'THE Australians are here. After many weeks of rumours, powerful reinforcements for the Malaya Command have arrived. It is good news and the cheerfulness apparent everywhere yesterday was fully justified. It is not only that the734 words
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Article, Illustration443 1941-02-20 4 Radio Speech Last Night ON Tuesday, I was privileged to be present at an historic event, the arrival of Australian Imperial Forces for the defence of Malaya, Never before have large forces ot Dominion troops landed in this country It was one more proof443 words
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Article331 1941-02-20 4 Major-General H. Gordon Bennett - Major-General H. Gordon Bennett By G. O. C. Australian Forces in Malaya, broadcasting from Singapore last night IT gives me very much pleasure to tell the people of Australia that all our ships have arrived safely thanks to the protection of our efficient and effective British Navy.331 words
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Article655 1941-02-20 4 By A Special Correspondent THE A.I.F, is here, and it is opportune to recall that no nation has achieved so great a military reputation in so short a time as the Australians, who had no military history before the last war. It is a remarkable fact that655 words
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73 1941-02-20 4 OLD SOLDIERS GREET INDIA'S C-IN-C. OLD toktlei Aucliini- k India, when a board meeting Replying in irrdu to come. In which it w J leadership DidiK row of the struggle, he said Navy and Air Forcv Air Force Is dally i in Africa has h tvitain He added he hadReuter - 73 words
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25 1941-02-20 4 M.P.s WHO ARE ON SPECIAL WAR-TIME DUTY AGOVERNMLNIAI reading in the regular zing th< mentarians ret forming em< i elsewhere. These MacDonald as well ReuterReuter - 25 words
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19 1941-02-20 4 U.S. TRANSPORT BRINGS MARINES TO CHINA iTE THE Umu 5 ib.: Dlaa an pirwl and are t<*** fl ReuterReuter - 19 words
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Advertisement423 1941-02-20 4 f i y" s^-*s-* J i> Vi'ly \T^ AND ITS GOT dmlw A^^^k BODY TOO Sa i I fiß ET*^ HB Kal BS> WSa^BHß^fl^Bß flB^S £Ej H| Kg fi I'^-; bsja Th«9O parasites, in addition to causing ravenous appetite, V f\ i ladicestion. leanness, and a star'nf coat, can so423 words
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Article, Illustration1394 1941-02-20 5 MARY HEATHCOTT - MARY HEATHCOTT Free Press Feature By ta Jian soldiers anc re received with a vhen they arrived n Tuesday, after led and peaceful beir cheerful faces interest in all that n. and in their first \sapore. roach to Singapore ngk. The ship .tween the little1,394 words
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Article, Illustration295 1941-02-20 5 For Younfc People Of All Afces A Special Feature over the plans. W* tn me mv b°ots receive most attention. Here, I think, a word of praise is due to the manufacturers of "Rubbio" whose gave me the greatest satisfaction throughout my journey. Raisins and barley295 words
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Article, Illustration215 1941-02-20 5 I LEARNT with much regret of Miss Margery Daw's accident. She is the life and soul of any party and will be greatly missed. Let us hope that her leg mends speedily. V I WENT to see the Miller of Dee, in his ccuntry215 words
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Article, Illustration157 1941-02-20 5 Savage Blackbird Attacks Laundress PALACE SENSATION *A REMARKABLE affair occurred in A the Royal Palace yesterday morning. The Royal laundress, hanging out the Royal washing, was suddenly attacked "by a savage blackbird, which pecked off her nose. At the time of the accident the157 words
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Article37 1941-02-20 5 MY AMAZING EXPERIENCES -UOP O My Thumb." the intrepid explorer, arrived home yesterday laden with spoils. He defeated three giants, met two dragons and a witch to make sure cf your copy. BY HOP O' MY THUMB37 words
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Article66 1941-02-20 5 MARGERY DAW, SOCIETY BEAUTY, IN SAD MISHAP MISS Margery Daw, the well-known Society beauty and hostess, fell off her see-saw on Tuesday and broke her leg. She will be unable to carry out her engagements for several weeks. She is reported to be going en66 words
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Advertisement147 1941-02-20 5 W V* J Y/ fl4 J 7 c^ The slogan to remember, the slogan that means J, Nursery Viyella Knitting Yarn. First favourite for knitted garments, it keeps its lambkin softness I and pleasant texture however often you wash it If —Nursery Viyella Knitting Yarn comes in all W dainty147 words
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Article, Illustration151 1941-02-20 6 With kitbags and other equipment, men of the A.I.F. marched along the wharf at the naval base to entrain for their destinations in Mal:iy:i. Lined up on parade in front of the troopship which brought the main body of the Australian troops to Singapore.151 words
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769 1941-02-20 7 jVlodern Bombers And Fighters Arrive EMPIRE IS NOW GAINING BALANCE OF POWER [»WING immediately on thq arrival in Singapore of »f Au>tra!ian troops came the announcement last powerful reinforcements for the British air 11* Fai East. pic trom G.H.Q., Far769 words
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Article, Illustration546 1941-02-20 7 ECONOMIC EXPERT HERE ON WAY TO BURMA "MOT on the battlefield, but rather on the finandal front will the war between China rad Japan he settled," declared Mr. P. T. Chen, economic rch director of the Central Bank of China, and editor-in-cl of the546 words
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Article24 1941-02-20 7 A research development specialist the Bahrein Petroleum Company. Mr. George V. indie, arrived here by the President Monroe yesterday en route to Bharein Island.24 words
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84 1941-02-20 7 BAIL ol $10,000 was allowed 31-year-old Lim Koon Wan after a charge that he had falsified certain accounts was explained to him in the Singapore seer nd court yesterdry. It was alleged that Lim altered a material particular and certain figures in the account bcoks of84 words
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Article, Illustration582 1941-02-20 7 A FORMER servant at the General Hospital, described as being "one of the most important Communist agents in Singapore a fellow-servant, and an "amah who admitted of being the secretary of the European Household Domestic Servants* Mutual Help Association, were all sentenced to terms582 words
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707 1941-02-20 7 PAMPHLETS FOR STUDENTS AN announcement that he had been asked by the Community Service Committee and the directors of the Club to prepare a pamphlet designed to provide school children with social hygiene education was made by Dr. Chen Su Lan in a short707 words
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60 1941-02-20 7 ■T*HE American President Line's second new luxury liner, the 9,300- ton President Monroe arrired in Singapore yesterday in the course of her maiden voyage round the world. She carried a ccmpl2ment of 84 passengers en arrival; 33 disembarked here The ccptain of the vessel is60 words
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Article26 1941-02-20 7 Mr. J. E. Jacobs, the new American Ccnsul-G?neral at Cairo, arrived in Singapore yesterday en route to Egypt vii Bombay. He is accompanied by his wife.26 words
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Article318 1941-02-20 7 PREPARED, SAYS F.M.S. BOARD IF ever tvai cn«ftM to Milayj. Ui* F.Miv Transport Board will be ifl position to institute it sh<;ri notice emeigeucy measures the pn vision lOf transport and all com; f transport ii n lluring the «er«ntl h.ilf pf tin F.M.S. 'transport fiond318 words
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Advertisement19 1941-02-20 7 GOOD FOOD PROMPT «c COURTEOUS ATTENTION "e the reasons for its Increasing POPULARITY at the Upitol restaurant Ai »--Conditioncd19 words
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Advertisement64 1941-02-20 7 .e\ i i BRITISH" CELANESS "XSK^ SPORTS -=^^^W\^ SHIRTS V^ Made from I int* Quality <*^\ artificial Silk uith new tb6 OUt-doOr IR3A W» ColUr, Short Sleeves, Three Button Front, The Ideal Shirt for Tropical Wear. Cool, Smart in appearance, and good Weari** qualities. Plain Colours Fawn, Sky, Gr.j #»^rv64 words
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Advertisement418 1941-02-20 8 P.&O. and BRITISH INDIA LINES (INCORPORATED IN ENGLAND) P. «c O. S. N. CO'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 to418 words
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Advertisement293 1941-02-20 8 BURNS PHILP LINE (Incorporated id Australia) FOR BRISBANE, SYDNEY AND MELBOURNE via JAVA, DARWIN AND THURSDAY ISLAND. Monthly sailings bf MARELIJI (7^75 tons) mnd m.t MBRKim (t,m tons). Both vessels are flUed with Cabin-de-inxe stefle and doable berth cabins, swimming Oaths. luxurious public rooms. Stnsfc. Retarn. Ist class Singapore/Brisbane and293 words
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Advertisement340 1941-02-20 8 MANSFIELD CO., LTD. BLUE FUNNEL LINE. Frequent Sailings to Unite c Kingdom. Dates are not guaranteed, alt cargo bookings subject to Conference War Clauses. WESTERN AUSTRALIA THE SHORTEST SEA RO'JTE AT THE CHEAPEST TARE Regular Services to Fremantle (Perth! via Java by first class passenger ships. Single fare $192 (A340 words
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Miscellaneous478 1941-02-20 8 Broadcasting" SINGAPORE u Kjt^ft^ as, S -i as? s^ir 3 ZHP3 1J» «e» <41.Um.> (19M m.i;Gwii S f Os (ZHL. ZHP1 a~l ZHP3) me/. 5 J* '^"J* 10 Lagu GambosT 10-30 ml Up J^V Rongengt 11 ajn. Indian Musid; 11.45 ajn. 6 05 a m News ££S5 Musict; 12.25 pan.478 words
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1485 1941-02-20 9 News From China Large Stores Of Chinese Ores Seized By Japanese By Our Chinese Correspondent TARGE stores of wolfram ores and tung oil in Tamshui, intended for export to the United States 'and Soviet Russia under barter arrangements and other commodities, en route to Shiukwan, have been seized by the1,485 words
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Article151 1941-02-20 9 The Singapore Chamber of Commerce Rubber Association held its 1,526th auction yesterday, and there were catalogued 1.883 602 1b.— 840.89 tons; offered 1,601.548 lb.— 714.98 tons; sold 801,362 1b.— 357.75 i tons. London Spot 12 13|16d. New York Spot M 1116 cts. PRICES REALIZED Bibbed Smoked Sheet151 words
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243 1941-02-20 9 AT the annual general meeting of the Muslim Improvement Club last week It was decided that the hon.j secretary of the club should approach the All-Malaya Muslim Missionary Society to make representations to Government to have the birthday of Holy Prophet Mohammed declared aj243 words
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Article28 1941-02-20 9 A debate on "Success In Life is due more to Character than Clrcumrtanres" will "be held at the Methodist Tamil Church In Short Street to-day at 0.30 p.m.28 words
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Article, Illustration76 1941-02-20 9 HUTS OF A SPECIAL composition of light concrete in CflTVfti which can be easily made and erected are beine provided for accommodating British troops this winter. Each hut, vfcfch team 12 men, is lined with draught and damp-proof material and has a fl or76 words
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1055 1941-02-20 9 COUNSEL'S SUBMISSIONS (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lnnpvr, Feb. l "\UHAT lam trying to do u to de«tr piece Vl piece the impressionist picture that the ap] ized in his car along Batu Road and took tl e bend with two wheels1,055 words
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Article95 1941-02-20 9 ARRIVALS Mails from Great Britain etc. (surface j general delivery 8.15 a.m. to-morrow. Mails from Sumatra iair> general delivery 1.40 p.m. to-day. Mails from Australia (air) general delivery 3 30 p.m. to-morrow Mails from Java (air) general delivery 8.15 a.m. to-morrow. Mails close at the General95 words
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61 1941-02-20 9 TfKE death occurred at the General Hospital, Singapore, on Tuesday, of Mr. Morgan Thomasz, at the age of 46 The funeral took place at Bidadari Cemetery yesterday afternoon. The Rev. Father Oauthier officiated. Besides the family and relatives there were many friends present. Floral61 words
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Article51 1941-02-20 9 ONO Chin Teck, aged 21, claimed trial in the third ccurt yesterday to a charge of stealing $100 in cash from Ong Han at Tampines Road between 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. on Sunday. The case wax postponed a week far mention, and bail of $200 wu51 words
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Advertisement364 1941-02-20 9 c SSIFiED JtDVERTISEMEIITS ITB -ived of the death Vaddukoddai. ralingam Kandiah ,f Dr. K. CoomaraH spiteL Johore n-law of Dr. C. omccr. Segamat, Pen:\ng papers rKNUKKS SGAPORB Ml NICIPAUTT i lenders. o« invited "or the or services For .lii.ipai Tenders Ftttlact <Depo- uiosin^. 4 p.m., a aoLDiB. m HON WANTED364 words
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Advertisement312 1941-02-20 9 BOARD RESIDENCE YORK LODGE 64, LLOYD ROAD, SINGAPO&B. SUPERIOR RESIDENTIAL ESTABLISHMENT. Well Furnished Rooms and Exceptional Cuisine. Daily or Monthly. 'Pbone 3363. —SENESTA—, 41. Stevens Ed English guest house of distinction. Private self-contained apartments or single rooms. All Cold Storage supplies. Free garages. Tennis. Call at 61, Stevens Rd. or312 words
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982 1941-02-20 10 Beacon And Storm Ahead The Best Bets DEACON and Storm Ahe-id should prove to be the best D hets of the afternoon at Taipins to-day, the first day of the Taipinp; Turf Club's February professional meeting:. Seven fields form the clay"* programme. The double tote982 words
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113 1941-02-20 10 Y. M. C. A. Tennis Results Further Ties YESTERDAYS ties in the Y.M.C.A. tennis championships resulted: "A" rla>s singles: Rooerl Chia beat 0 Haridai g -1. l. Knowles (up: Lim Hee Chin brat S. A Dawood 6-3 6 2: Yndi wo. Thomaii Hikey Im. Saturday's Ties Baturda>'s ties ?yc: A113 words
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Article112 1941-02-20 10 TO- MORROW, at the Royal Singapore Yacht Club, there will be the urual races for all clashes, starting at 5.23 p m. for '"A" class, and at 5.25 p m for the other classes. On Sunday the "C" clan will fail the second race for112 words
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Article159 1941-02-20 10 •TPHE following have been selected to represent the Merry Union B.P. against Heptarchians Badminton Party in a friendly match, comprising oi five singles nr.d tiro doubles, at the Clerical Union Hill at 7^o n.m. to-day: Richard Tan. Henry Ooi. The Tjiong Ann, Can Poh Yvw. Salleh Ahmad.159 words
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Article106 1941-02-20 10 SRI-EC i'IONS f«>r f>-d»y's races at Taipinff arc: HIKE PRESS Rac« I: Ladoler, East Lynne. Kice 2: 11-aron. Pay Out Kace 3: Patience, Davis Cup. Rare 4: Miss Rod, Stenella. Rare I: Rarkarock. Clifton Lad. Rare <»: St«rm Ah -ad. Boy Cullen. Race 7: Highland Rencon, Drator.106 words
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288 1941-02-20 10 pLAYING at Still Road, Katcng, last Sunday, the Makepeace Badminton Party suffered their nrst defeat In three years when they went down to the Sykes Badminton Party by the odd game in seven. The Sykes Party fully deserved their victory, for they had288 words
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Article, Illustration45 1941-02-20 10 A phase of exciting play at Anson Road stadium on Tuesday in the Busings Houses' League football mitch between the Singapore Traction Company and the Cold Storage, which the Traction Company won by seven ffi>als to one, Free Press pic.ure45 words
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856 1941-02-20 10 Good Entry For Selangor Turf Club's Gold Cup Meeting (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Feb. 19. A GOOD entry of IS9 horses and ponies, comprising 36 horses in class one, 73 horses in class three, 55 horses in class four and 25 ponies in class two, has been received856 words
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Article19 1941-02-20 10 SOCCER: 8.H.L.: Uniteers vs. Oversea Chinese Bank, *tauium; Bramtoco vs. Brinkmanns, Clerical Lnion. TENNIS: Y.M.C.A. tournament.19 words
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96 1941-02-20 10 Guthries- 10. Chartered Bank r\NE-SIDBD football was seen on the Fraser and Neave ground yesterday when Guthries beat the Chartered Bank by ten goals to nil in a Business Houses' League fixture. The Bankers provided poor opposition, but it cannot ae said their defeat was due96 words
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Article, Illustration456 1941-02-20 10 Fords Register Another Big Victory G.E.C. BEATEN SEVEN Nn AT THE STADIUM Ford Sports Club 7; G.E.C Sport* ul| FRESH from their fourteen-soals-to-nil victory Chartered Bank Sport* Club on Saturday another big victory in the Business Houses' competition at Anson Road stadium ve^ the G. E. C. Sports Club seven—456 words
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Article58 1941-02-20 10 IN a Inendiy tar,Jo last Saturday t: I Club beat the Sina Writers' Aaodatl i odd g?me In if Results. Brunt first, were Ong Cheng I Ann o—3: TaWee Kim 0 3: T-\: Pitt Yin 3— 0; Toh I Kim Kow |_4; Lorn I Ng Bvxm Yeo>58 words
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Article26 1941-02-20 10 Sg-t. Carring' teams were Ford Siwrts < I Ahmad. Btev M Seng, Yew Chlan. San::, Kath*»resun GJLC.: Chi I Karhan. son; Peng Cl Kee Chuan, 6ul: tr26 words
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