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Title Section20 1941-02-21 1 LAte s^OAPORE EDITION The Singapore Free Press AND DAILY NEWS NO. 16,238. ESTD. 1833. FRIDAY, FEBKtARY 21, 1041. 5 CENTS20 words
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284 1941-02-21 1 TOKIO ANGER AT FRENCH INDO-CHINA Collaboration With British Chiang Alleged -NEGOTIATIONS FOR AIRCRAFT FROM SINGAPORE" STORY Tokio, Feb. 20 101 KM attack on the Indo-China authorities is Amide m a statement published to-day by the Japanese ajtacy, !><>niei, which accuses the Indo-Chinese of mti-JapaniM activities, coupled with collaboration with theReuter - 284 words
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Article53 1941-02-21 1 Tok<. tvh Ml r rattan m, called on Mr. JOS b it is gen- ku Domei emphasized boration of meol m pren of the kedmred, t&at re' is fifronnrt!*reparation> tmttaa Ifinte- •ur.ced to-day j akeo this week >arednesv> and acalnal an extended to 90 ill the AustralianReuter - 53 words
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Article109 1941-02-21 1 iiro. let. 2#. .hut unku of the \friran xir force and I-n I Pan brought touircrxft to 11 m machines brought i>efore during en^a^re.l.or. ma were Italians es- ne. x r A a iormatton 1 of two British rr, on< M m .i.r force units destroyed ift dReuter - 109 words
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Article43 1941-02-21 1 London. Feb. 20. RAJ- 1 Coastal Command planes last night attacked the enemy naval base at Brest and docks at Calais, according to an Air Ministry communique. None of the British aircraft is missing from these operations- ReuterReuter - 43 words
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76 1941-02-21 1 Australia May Send Envoy To Singapore Melbourne, Feb. 20. T*HE appointment of special envoys to China the Netherlands Indies and to Singapore is under consideration by the Australian Government, Mr. W. M. Hughes, Minister of Labour, announced to-day. Mr. Hughes further stated that there was nothing new to report regardingReuter - 76 words
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77 1941-02-21 1 Bangkok. Feb. 20. IT is confirmed here that the British authorities have suggested that British subjects should arrange for their wives and children to leave Thailand for the present A Thailand Government communique emphasizes this is a precautionary measure because of the general international situationReuter - 77 words
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68 1941-02-21 1 T^HE death is announced, at the age of 60, of Sir Hamilton Harty, leading British conductor and composer, reports Reuter from London. He regularly conducted all leading English orchestras m addition to touring the United States as guest conductor and m 1934 undertook68 words
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Article36 1941-02-21 1 London, Feb. 20. /CONSCRIPTION was introduced m V* Malta to-day. The Governor. Lieut.-Gen. W. G. S. Dobbie, is empowered to call all males between the ages of 18 and 41 tor military service. Router.36 words
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Article32 1941-02-21 1 London, Feb. 20. IT is reported a mission of Chinese officials is on its way to India. It is understood that the mission will be headed by a famous Chinese general. ReuterReuter - 32 words
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308 1941-02-21 1 "Japan Nazis Planned Joint Action Last Week" STRIKING THEOR VIS PUT FOR WARD BY LONDON OBSER VERS A London, Feb. 20. STRIKING theory with regard to the origin of the Japanese peace feeler is *?iven by the News Chronicle's diplomatic correspondent to-day. He says that some observers believe that JapanReuter - 308 words
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27 1941-02-21 1 Bombay, feb. 20. A FURTHER 3,500 Italian prisoners have arrived here, making a total of 23,000 at present In India.- ReuterReuter - 27 words
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544 1941-02-21 1 'Most Romantic Fraternity In Arms' In Middle East London, Feb. 20. "■"PHE most romantic fraternity m arms that this world has ever witnessed" was the description given to-day by Lord Croft, joint Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for War to the British forces m the Middle East and Africa fighting overReuter - 544 words
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Article64 1941-02-21 1 Sydney, Feb. Ml AIR raid precautions are being adopted m Now South W lies The Sydney City Council is building 13 air raid shelters, each accommodating 5( persons, and is also providing equip ment for first aid posts. A bomb-proof stronghold no feet underground willReuter - 64 words
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63 1941-02-21 1 Ottawa, Feb. 20. ALL Japanese residents m British Columbia will have to register m the near future "to protect the Japanese themselves and to eliminate any illegal entrants," announced Ithe Prime Minister, Mr. W. L. Mackenzie King, to-day. He added that "Canadians of OrientalReuter - 63 words
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58 1941-02-21 1 London, Kcb. 20. A GERMAN bomber which Hew over an East Anglian town this morning is reported to have been shot down by anti-aircraft fire. It seems unlikely that the raider got back to its base. This machine, a Dornier, was one ofReuter - 58 words
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Article64 1941-02-21 1 London, Feb. 20. CO that the utmost possible benefit may be derived from Ur. I 1 Kingdom exports and with a view to ensuring that the volume of exports is kept within means of payment, an order has been made by the Board of Trade which subjects to iiccn^in" controlBritish Wireless - 64 words
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294 1941-02-21 1 Fresh British Successes In Somaliland Abyssinia Cairo, Keb. 20. IT is officially stated here that Imperial troops have successfully crossed the Juba river, m Italian Somaliland, driving off enemy counter-attacks. The communique adds that operations m this area are developing well. On the other front* there is no change mReuter - 294 words
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92 1941-02-21 1 New York. Feb. 2* I ORD Halilax, British Ambassador to the United States, has had to postpone a tentative engagement to ip< at a Pilgrims Society function to-c ;as he cannot !ravo Washing! 1 present Great interest was token m an earth! announcementReuter - 92 words
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Advertisement77 1941-02-21 1 Choose from latest i t c r i a I s for Xmr NEW FROCKS tyrroNSOKsnjca %ISIT C HOTIRMALL^S RAFFLES HOTEL^ TO-NIGHT DINNER DANCE (informal) 8 p.m. to midnight •SffifiSS,, THE ASTOR DUO KKKS "inntr 00. Non-Diners $1.00 SUNDAY EVENING IN THE PALM COURT MOST POPULAR SOCIAL BENDE«nfODS MILITARY BAND77 words
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Advertisement90 1941-02-21 1 Reliable CftK F E /ROM AKCEW Suitable For Many Garments. .35 Shades.. CHOTIRMALL'S SEA VIEW HOTEL BALL-ROOM PERFKCTLY AIRCONDITIONED Bf SEABREGZES TO-NIGHT <Sc SATURDAY SPECIAL DINNERDANCE CABARET I MARLENE STARR POPULAR CUBAN DANCER I IN GLAMOROUS EXOTIC DANCES Dinner $3.— Non- Diner* Sl_ la* Tmi SATURDAY EXTENSION TO 1 AM.90 words
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554 1941-02-21 2 (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Feb. 2P. HOW far the scheme for passive defence had progressed m Kuala Lumpur was announced to members of the Sanitary Board at a meeting to-day by Capt. H. J. Page, Director of A.R P., Kuala Lumpur.554 words
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177 1941-02-21 2 i IMAGINE three husky happy-go-lucky rangers who live to fight and fight to live, and there you have the theme of Paramount's "Rangers of Fortune" which opened at the Cathay yesterday. It is a story depicting the days of the old West when six-guns177 words
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92 1941-02-21 2 "/GEORGE AND MARGARET," adapted for the screen from the play by Gerald Savory, Ls a delightful comedy. It is now on at the Alhambra. Based on the everyday life of a family placed fairly high on the social scale, the I film is a series92 words
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Article226 1941-02-21 2 Losers Fail After Good Start Bramtoco- 3: Brink maims -2. PLAYING with good understanding, Bramtoco beat the Brinkmanns by three goals to two m a Business Houses' League match played at the Clerical Union ground yesterday. Attacking from the start. Brinkmanns gave the impression they would overwhelm226 words
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Article131 1941-02-21 2 DLAYING at the Great World Amuse- ment Park last Saturday night, he* Useful Lads B.P. "B" team beat he New Life B.P. "B" team by four james to three. Detailed scores, Useful Lads mentioned first, were: Singles: Lim Seng Cheow beat Chan ■Ccc Lin 3—o, 3—15, 3—l;131 words
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Advertisement251 1941-02-21 2 THE FAMOUS LONDON STATE PLAY NOW THE SCREEN'S BIGGEST COMEDY HIT! "I DONT REMEMBER LAUGHING SO LOUDLY AND SO LONG SINCE THE WAR STARTED." Sunday Express. to-day x shows A f U A if Hl£ A~ at 6.15 <Sc 9. 1S p.m. /%.JUCT,Al'll*lmi% €c(ttKs "Bi'^ysh G:--«f>i tfif.' v^UiOßUland tI C251 words
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Advertisement83 1941-02-21 2 A. STROK Presents HILARY NAPIER Brilliant English dancer m 2 Recitals only At the Piano by Kind Consent Mmc M. Bonenfant Booking at Littles Prices S3, 2 i. EXCLUSIVE OF ENTERTAINMENT TAX VICTORIA THEATRE Feb. 26 27 at 9.30 p.m. VICTORIA THEATRE l TOMORROW SAT. MARCH Ist at 9.30 p.m.83 words
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Advertisement152 1941-02-21 2 today PAviLioinrrr yOT ?rn FT RFU TRF.AT WHF\" Yor" s> f^"«»." BRITISH LION-TOM ARMOLD PBfrnii^g TWO VfiRY INTERESTING SHORTS IN Till |>| "WAR COMES TO LONDON" FIVE FACFcNEXT ATTRACTION JUDY CAMPBELL COHVDy T/ie WOMEN'S GOT COMPANION PICTURE! CAPITOL 3.15 6.15-9.15 JOAN CRAWFORD as the kind of "modern"' wife you'd lik<152 words
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735 1941-02-21 3 Australian Troops Here s Warning To Tokio Against Any Meddling i»naon, *eb. 20. -qv situation m the Far East should he steadied by the rrival m Sin*aiK>re of the Australians to garrison 2* m the Malay Peninsula, states The Times, to-day, that with theReuter - 735 words
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19 Killed When Hospital Is Bombed
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Article144 1941-02-21 3 kilioci ana oz mN i.uopaal m London ■ht. were men. a no lice jayii tiiat all are safe. ism was attained a Church of Ength Mvi plains to t part m rescue nurses, rescue men carrying iron bridge from the :nbed part cf the :edReuter - 144 words
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Article102 1941-02-21 3 BALLOON BARRAGE GETS 3 RAIDERS f» 'inaon. reo. cw. oy raider brcught 1 •he balloon barrage crews have ht raiders m fisrht the Air MinisThe p:her two were c-r thp bal!-rn r.,sned nt a rhe engines of the r ;i blue Hash wa^ i the aircraft fell nights later theReuter - 102 words
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56 1941-02-21 3 ALtttkm, Ft*. U. s architectural trea- vark Cathedral In London cc. sui;> ?d great dwnaj?e. vtadowi, m ttoe is revealed. ■ju trie vA4ta aspect ■Nr/, b»>mb blast and a large **h trwuept shattexrd. J k thedr»l ww occupied by r.w century ann R«^S. constructed InReuter - 56 words
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Article, Illustration94 1941-02-21 3 Bernhard Is Training To Fly Spitfires London, Feb. 20. IT is learned m London to-day that Prince Bernhard is training with the R.A.F. to fly Spitfires and Hurricanes. His training has reached an advanced stage and he has flown many hours solo. This does not mean he is a member94 words
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97 1941-02-21 3 London, Feb. 20. IN broadcast last night. Princess 1 Tshai, 22-year-old daughter of Emperor Hai!e Selassie, said that she was returning to Abyssinia with an ambulance unit under the leadership of an Australian surgeon. "I am proud and happy to be going to the land ofReuter - 97 words
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84 1941-02-21 3 London, Feb. 20. THE unemployed of Paris aged 2C to 30 have been asked m an appeal broadcast i by Paris wireless to-day to volunteer for work i I m the coal mines of northern France. The mines work six days a week butReuter - 84 words
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82 1941-02-21 3 1 London, Feb. 20. ON the Stock Exchange to-day gilt-edged securities advanced on fair buying and Kaffirs on Cape and local support, while there was some demand for Indian loans, j i bi" elsewhere conditions were mostly quiet. I Industrials were inclined to be dull,Reuter - 82 words
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Article34 1941-02-21 3 Athens, Feb. M. A GREEK communique to-day reports reIX stricted local mopping up operations and I the capture of several dozen prisoners. Greece had a raid-free day yesterday. I Reuter.34 words
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142 1941-02-21 3 British Parachutist Exploit Starts Scare Throughout Italy HUNDREDS OF INNOCENT PEOPLE ARRESTED London, Feb. 20. THE landing of British parachutists m Italy has caused a parachutist scare throughout the whole country, /according to the Zurich correspondent of the Daily Telegraph. He says that the most unlikely coppices and most impossible142 words
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Article140 1941-02-21 3 Mystery Of ExDutch Premier DE GEER KIDNAPPED BY GERMANS? Berlin, Feb. 20. JONKHEER de Geer, 78-year-old former Dutch Premier, "has been living privately for some time at The Hague," according to a Hague despatch to the official German newagency. The agency denies the report that de Geer was arrested mReuter - 140 words
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101 1941-02-21 3 London, Feb. 20. TPHE Journal Geneve stated on Mon- day that Italy entered the war because she believed it would be over quickly. She overrated French resistance, underestimated the British and shared the German illusion that Britain could not withstand repeated massive bombing. Italy countedReuter - 101 words
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206 1941-02-21 3 V^OU could m that one room feel the X German blight creeping over civili- j zation, bringing for a time the silence of j the tomb to inter -communication, but we shall hear all the keys tapping again when the blight is destroyed."British Wireless - 206 words
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Article33 1941-02-21 3 Moscow, Feb. 28. MR. Montri, new Thailand Minister to Russia, on his arrival here said that he hoped to establish normal diplomatic rela- tions between the two countries. Reuter.33 words
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Article50 1941-02-21 3 London, Feb. 20. THE Bucharest radio last night broadcast a communique about investigations into the recent Iron Guard revolt m Rumania. It is stated that as a result of the house i purges a further 4,000 were arrested m Ruchftract mH A SAft In thr. nrrwinrM ReuterReuter - 50 words
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437 1941-02-21 3 Istanbul, Feb. 20. •X«HE military authorities m Rumania have tightened up the black-out and even forbidden smoking m the streets at night, according to Jewish refugees from Bucharest arriving here by< ns?'situatlon m Rumania U relatively calm the refugees say, outReuter - 437 words
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DOMESTIC OCCURRENCE
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Obituary45 1941-02-21 3 Mrs. J. M. I. Mancar passed away peacefully on Thursday, v eb. 20. at 3.30 p.m. at 458. East Coast Hoad. The late Mrs. Maricar leaves her beloved husband, a son and a daughter. Paneral wilr take place at 9.30 a.m. to-day at Bidadari.45 words
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Article157 1941-02-21 3 MATSUOKA ON "LEASE AND LEND" BILL Tokio. Feb. 20. tt| THINK the coming passage of th« Lease and Lend Bill through the American Congress will have no great effect as far as Japan is concerned.' declared the Japanese Foreign Minister, Mr. Yosuke Matsuoka, at a budgetEastern News - 157 words
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Article29 1941-02-21 3 THE Postal Department advise* that an ail mail has arrived from the United Kingdom and general delivery will be effected at 8 15 a.m. to-day.29 words
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Advertisement198 1941-02-21 3 THAT COLD Cure it with Cinnamon Quinine 50cts. MIXTI.'RE 75cts. At MEDICAL HALL LTD. 3. BATTERY ROAO. V><A 1 H/\ I 3.15 p.m. 6.15 p.m. 9.15 p.«. Where Everybody Goes 'PHONE 3400 MORNING SHOW TO-MORROW AT 11 O'CLOCK SAM WOOD who gave you "Goodbye Mr. Chips now gives you another198 words
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613 1941-02-21 4 The FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 1941. Arguments Reinforced A LTHOUGH Empire and foreign comment on the arrival m Malaya of the A.I.F. and the announcement of powerful reinforcements for the British air forces m the Far East is only now beginning to come m, it is quite obvious that the dramatic613 words
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Article, Illustration1422 1941-02-21 4 By Our Own Correspondent London, Jan. 17. HAVE just given the 1 authorities specimen I signature. I got just the usual slant and the four dots between the initials without departing too far from the dotted line. 'That's all. good morning,'' said ihe j1,422 words
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Advertisement228 1941-02-21 4 I I agree. .You find I ROSES Lime Juice I satisfies all tastes!" i-^rr-w. low i ■■—^^3 ,1 I B^^ M sa^ l^^^^*^^^^ B^^^N^N^N^^NH r ■NNNV I \3 vtoV J i m 'mm w **k V) Hodiehu *XQuality K. P. M. LINE Regular sailings to Java, Bali, Sumatra, Borneo and228 words
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Advertisement67 1941-02-21 4 You Always Feel Best uhen you look best! i We have wid4 rafffl§B[ **1\ ran r e of *nt f Ift lengths. Wain ShieUs In Sill |K^ W^flr and Wool alsc /*N^« M AMERICA: S I SHARKSKIN Various Colours- rs ■< You will look your best m clothes tailored by67 words
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Article, Illustration2306 1941-02-21 5 MARY HEATHCOTT - Great Interest Shown In Sarong Fashion Show MARY HEATHCOTT Free Press Feature By ONE of the items mentioned ge which aroused interest was the n show which :ly at the Happy t and organised I men have asked rade and have able interest had popular appeal. the idea that an2,306 words
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208 1941-02-21 5 (From Our Own Correspondent) Seremban. Feb. Hh TWO Europeans R. E. N. Lacey and L. C 1 Lincoln, appeared before the seremban magistrate, Mr. J. A. A. Faith, to-day on traffic summons charges. Lacey was summoned on two charges for the alleged offence of driving208 words
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85 1941-02-21 5 (From Our Own Correspondent) Klang, Feb. 18. NORMAL classes for second year Tamil teachers of the Klang and Coast Districts, Selangor, have started at tb» Anglo-Chinese School. Instructors appointed by the Education Department are Messrs. P. Govindasamy, and D. K. Rajakariar of Klang,85 words
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159 1941-02-21 5 (From Our Own Correspondent) Scremban. F(b. H^ FOR the first time m the F.M.S., a blackout practice was held at seremban last night and was officially described as successful The black-out was more of an instructional nature, for Air Raid Wardens ipq hru'-e holders159 words
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131 1941-02-21 5 (From Our O^'n Correspondent > Klang, Feb 18. T7IVE acres of jungle land adjoining the old t Kuala Selangor railway line »t the 2nd milP KaDar Road m Klang, have been Seared P and a modem building «*unf $20,000 has been exec wd131 words
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Advertisement21 1941-02-21 5 MADAME SHEILA H^ hut Returned with UtfgJ and Smartest (ocktail AfterMorning. Dresses. so Novelties Etc. 1F ourt, HiU Street, I^one 7139.21 words
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Advertisement54 1941-02-21 5 U~_&S"\^r\T^" n. F\>r those who are travelling, V. Y^ an Elizabeth Arden, Beauty r- —^ssspCr/ 'box is a perfect companion ■vlLJto^ call and see the new stork <^ N which have recently arrived MAYNARDS Battery Rd. I &*> H3 m\% I I I fall m BATTERY ROAD JLijL PHONE'- 408554 words
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221 1941-02-21 6 Many American Car Factories Changing Over To A rmaments JMOST American car companies will not produce a 1942 m model, bat will manufacture armaments instead, said Mr. Ronald Hudson on his return to Australia from the United States. Mr. Hudson, an Australian who had been six years m America, said221 words
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116 1941-02-21 6 Neighbours Pay Rent Of Absent Soldier's Home THIRTEEN Gosford residents have decided to pay the house rent of an A.I.F. soldier's wife, with five children, for the duration of the war. The group will pay 1/ a week each. The soldier's wife, Mrs. M. Wroe. lives m Gosford. Her husband116 words
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55 1941-02-21 6 COMFORTS made by women m all parts of Malaya are pouring into Singapore to be despatched to British troops. Mrs. G. A. Potts told the Sydney Morning Herald on arrival from Singapore. She is reported to have declared that men of the R.A.A.F. are described la55 words
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Article74 1941-02-21 6 "TRACKERS have been unable to establish definitely that three Cherman escapees from an internment camp are still hiding m the State Forest near Rushworth near Melbourne. Armed police and soldiers are patrolling the forest, into which the men disappeared after their escape All known water74 words
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1114 1941-02-21 6 Clio - Why Seiangor Women Are Better Groomed Clio Kuala Lumpur Chatter By T REMARKED m this column recently that women m Singapore buy a great many clothes but are not particularly discriminating m their choice. I confess I expected that this would be indignantly denied and was pleasantly surprised to find1,114 words
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Article, Illustration32 1941-02-21 6 Free French troops have recently been m action, attacking the hard-pressed Italians m Libya from the south. Picture shows Free French troops debussing m the desert.32 words
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149 1941-02-21 6 Anti-Fascist Feeling Rising Among Italians 44A/lORE than 50,000 Italian anti- Fascists outside Italy are awaiting the word from their downtrodden brothers m Italy to fight against the Fascist regime," declares the president of the AntlFascist Movement m Australia (Mr. Boris Franceschini) Since Italy entered the war, 60 per cent, of149 words
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233 1941-02-21 6 BRITISH naval experts say that the shelling of Genoa > when more than 300 tons of heavy shells were hurled at vital military targets, might be part of a plan to force the Italians to abandon Africa m the naval sense, so as to233 words
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Article59 1941-02-21 6 Allahabad. Feb. 20. SIR John Thorn, DJS.O., M.C.. Chief Justice, High Court, Allahabad since 1937, died here at the age of 50. Sir John was a native of Linlithgow, Scotland. He was an M.P. (Cons.. Dumbartonshire) from 1926 to 1929, md commanded the 3 10th andReuter - 59 words
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313 1941-02-21 6 Bomber Crew's Ordeal In North Sea COUR members of a British bomber's crew spent a night m the North Sea, hanging to a rubber dinghy, and listening to the drone of planes returning from raids on Germany. The fctory of their plight was told by Jack Marshal, of the Royal313 words
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Advertisement248 1941-02-21 6 TIN DREDGE ENGINEER NEARLY BEHINDftML* TINE IN COMPLETING OVERHAUL jflgg F (T(~t IN K$ WELL JACKSON J_\^l 11l H WmlUmil^m A*^ I— DOWN TO ThJ K^V^ri LEEWAY TO MAKE UP. |fef !LL°° MV GES T \i/^ £VEN| jVa Jt f T( l DREDGE AND a^T W^V^l WE EXPECT THE OVER-248 words
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Advertisement88 1941-02-21 6 1— fa* m Kill them with FLIT H Protect M books, ulks, < and star*. 1,, from dtstri.. X fish. Invw I l\ stitutes art t I l\ less some i m., dangerous arnl (a- quentl\\\aMt ey. Flit is m the sealed i with the > I X^_^ black ban!88 words
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286 1941-02-21 7 One Week's Exercises Early Next Month PUBLIC TO~BE TOLD ABOUT EVACUATION i>*OTHEK pmtra'.-teri black-out is planned for Singapore. bsi a week- from Mar. 6to 12— daring which Passirc Defence Services will airain l>e put Ue-ulations for Ihe Mack-out will be :K m due course. Press286 words
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Article217 1941-02-21 7 DEFENDANTS TO LODGE APPEAL I t.s m favour of j a boxing prothc High Cdv. Justice a'Beckctt d F W Brewer and pf >.dent and hon. jo! o! the Board of of $1,937. al- tnts had wrongly n:s purse from the U n > had made217 words
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Article68 1941-02-21 7 PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH WEDDING (VI. -am de Schompre, son .^nd Madame de Schompre Brittany, was married at! >byterian Church yesterday to n Middleton, daughter of Mn F T. Mildleton of C hina. S. Band took the service. nde was dressed m navy blue wore a navy blue hat with i n68 words
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Article41 1941-02-21 7 N *n m arltish India shall K/' be conveyed to the Rice Ml be discharged upcn; •yenient wharr of the Harbour ir imported Icr consumption j p Colony or a Malay State, "Jnei. states an order '.ssued 1 ntrollor.41 words
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Article464 1941-02-21 7 New A.R.P. Pamphlet For Householders LJOW To Deal With Fire Bombs" Is the title of a pamphlet whirh has lust been published by the Department of Information and Publicity. Malaya. This gives practical and detailed advice to the householder. This pamphlet is free and464 words
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Article, Illustration15 1941-02-21 7 The Royal North umberhiml Fusiliers on a long, long, trail through the heather into action.15 words
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Article191 1941-02-21 7 BLOWN OVERBOARD BY SQUALL? WHEN six Chinese stowaways appeared before Mr. C. H. VVhitton m the marine court yesterday. Court Inspector Frew said that there were I seven men originally and that one mai* 'was found to be missing on the ship's arrival at the191 words
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100 1941-02-21 7 SIN TAI MENG and Khok Queng Goh were each sentenced to six months' rigorous imprisonment by the third magistrate, Mr. J. G. Rappoport, yesterday, when he convicted them on a charge of attempted cheating. The prosecution alleged that a detective, posing as a buyer100 words
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Article54 1941-02-21 7 MR. J. G. Rappoport, the Singapore third magistrate, has been transferred to the Income Tax Department for two months, it is understood. He will be replaced m the third court by Mr. L. C. Goh. the fifth magistrate, whose place will be taken by Mr. Hon Sui Sen,54 words
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67 1941-02-21 7 Dl lIS for the tolleetion of income tax m the Colony have been published. These outline the pro.i'dui*3 lor the delivery of returns and tht fiHin? up of the various forms. Provision is also made for a petition to the Commissioners, appointed under the67 words
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Article223 1941-02-21 7 Accused To Stand Trial At Assizes THE finding of instruments and material for making counterfeit notes, and of $400 worth of counterfeit 20-cent and 50-cent pieces m Straits currency, at si house m Ponggol Road, was alleged m the Singapore third court yesterday by Inspector Prynn of223 words
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302 1941-02-21 7 •THREE months ago, a two-year-old girl received a gunshot wound m the head by the negligent act of a ten-year-old boy, who was carryins an air rifle, and died a few hours after m hospital. At an inquiry held by302 words
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398 1941-02-21 7 How Railways Coped With Transport Of Australian Troops Up-Country CARRIA GES BR OUGHT HERE FROM VARIOUS STATIONS pKOM most parts of the country, railway carriages had to be brought into and assembled m Singapore to convoy men of the Australian Imperial Force to their allotted stations "somewhere m Malaya." Pre-arranged398 words
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43 1941-02-21 7 ♦•rpHE History of the Seaforih High- 1 landers" is the title of a talk to be broadcast from the Singapore station to-night at 7.10, This is one of the talks in the series "The History ol the Regiments."43 words
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Article467 1941-02-21 7 Confidence Of Peoole Greatly Increased l T r llE Doming of Jie jmlhllhi im;>o- rial Forces, completely equipped with the latest veap i mi units such as artillery, engtoeei has enormously increased the confidence of the people and put an end to any Tears," says an editorial467 words
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Advertisement178 1941-02-21 7 CONTROL OF SHIPS WITH EXPLOSIVES REGULATIONS for the control of ships loaded with or m the course of loading or discharging explosives Within Admiralty waters have been published. AN ACQUITTAL SA. BALAN, an English -speaking Indian, was acquitted m the second court yesterday on a charge of committing extortion when178 words
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Advertisement413 1941-02-21 8 P.&O. and BRITISH INDIA LINES (INCORPORATED tN ENGLAND) P. 6t O. S. H. COS SAILINGS* The oest possii>ie sei"vices are being maintained by The P. 0. S. N. Coy. from the Straits to their usual ports of caii m China, India, Ceyion and the United Kingdom. Passengrers are requested to413 words
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Advertisement315 1941-02-21 8 BURNS PHDLP ONE (Incorporateo m Ausiraiia» FOR BRISBANE, SYDNEY AND MELBOURNE via JAVA, DARWIN AND THURSDAY ISLAND. Monthlf %*ilin*9 t>? %IAREIJj% (7^75 tons) and MERKI'R (6.»« V tons* Botli vessets are tn^d with Cabtn-de-iuxe sinfie aod dtfßble oertb cabins *wimmioa oailia. ißionoos pablk- r»oin&. Bhitrß« Retara. Ul elkßt Sinrao«r«/Brisb«ne sod315 words
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Advertisement388 1941-02-21 8 MANSFIELD CO., LTD BLUE FUNNEL LQ^ Frequent Sailings to Unite c Kingdom. Dates guaranteed, all cargo bookings subject to c War Clauses. ntcr^ WESTERN AUSTRALIA THE SHORTEST SEA ROUTE AT THE CHEAPEST f Regular Services to Fremantle (Perth a by first class passenger ships Single fare $192 (A £28 Frequent388 words
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Article824 1941-02-21 9 TO-DAY SINGAPORE 13.33 mc/B 225 m. ZHPI 9 60 me/t 3d 96 m ZHP3 7.25 me/a (4138 ny /.HI, ZHPI ZHP3) 10 a.m. Malay variety t; 11 a.m. Indian Musict; 11.45 a.m. Cantonese Musict; 12.30 pm. Chinese Programme Summary. Peiping Dramast; 12.55 p.m. Tin. Copra and Rub- ber824 words
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597 1941-02-21 9 HEARING CONCLUDES IN CAREY FOSTER 'S APPEAL Chief Justice Will Deliver Judgment To-morrow (From Our Own Correspondent) TT Kuala Lumpur, Feb. 20. [HE Chief Justice, F.M.8., Mr. K. E. Poyser, will deliver judgment m the Supreme Court on Saturday m the appeal of A. E. Carey Foster who was recently597 words
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59 1941-02-21 9 rpHE making tor any unauthorized A person cf uniforms, Dadges or emblems of the navy, military, air torcc, police, fire brigade, auxiliary nre service or other official unitorm. whether British or foreign, so nearly resembling any uniform as to be calculated to deceive, is59 words
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100 1941-02-21 9 CIX months' rigorous imprisonment was the sentence imposed by the fifth magistrate, Mr. L. C. Goh, yesterday, on 35-year-Gld Thomas McGuire, a soldier, who pleaded t ruilty to stealing a motor-car valued at $1,400 from the Botanical Gardens on Wednesday. McGuire admitted a conviction some100 words
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Article32 1941-02-21 9 rIE Director of Forestry, SS., hes been appointed the competent authority for the purpose of controlling the distribution, sale, purchase, use or consumption of timber and other forest produce.32 words
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Article22 1941-02-21 9 r) the Under-Sccretary, SS, has been delegated the duty of exeivis:in^ certain powers under the Civil Marriage Ordinance, 1940.22 words
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284 1941-02-21 9 Dutch Tobacco Auctions in New York GREAT SUCCESS OF TRIAL SALE <From Our Own Correspondent* Katavia, Feb. 15. AS is already known, the great <** tobacco auctions, formerly he*d at Amsterdam, have ii<»w been transferred to New York. News has been received that the first 1,000 bales of Sumatra tobacco284 words
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131 1941-02-21 9 Latest Cablo: london Spot Sheet 13d. per lb. Nrw York Spot Sheet US cte. 21 Vi per lb. I'AIMr PKICKS CI'RREVT Feb. 1%, 12 o'clork noon Bu.vits Seller* No. IX R.S.S. Spot loose. 35$ i 36 No. IX R.S.S. P. OB la cases Feb. -March131 words
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Advertisement266 1941-02-21 9 F ED APVEBTISEIIENTS Tlv;apore HI NiriPALITY Tenders. >w invited fot the or services. For Municipal Tenders llj Fittings. tDepoDate Of Closing. 4 pjn., c. a ooldib, viunicJoftJ Secretary. SHIPPING NOTICE CONFERENCE f-ni-ht Tariff No. 8 soll i ro norMM infcnnation that rate of freight on n Apr. I, 1041. PI266 words
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Advertisement523 1941-02-21 9 PUBLIC NOTICES. NOTICE Defence Regulations (Requisition Of Transport) Order 19:)f) The undermentioned motor lorries have been requisitioned by me under provisions of the above order. Any claims under hire purchase agreements should be made to the undersigned not later than 12 noon on Friday, 21, 1941, after which date no523 words
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Advertisement46 1941-02-21 9 FEDERATED MALAY STATES RAILWAYS. The Railway Administration regrets that it was necessary recently to cancel certain passenger train services and also to reduce severely the accommodation on several of the remaining trains, m order to meet Military requirements. Normal train services have, however, now been resumed.46 words
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Advertisement142 1941-02-21 9 DO YOU WANT TO HELP I THE BRITISH WAR EFFORT? I The SIMPLEST and SPEEDIEST way YOU can help I WIN THE WAR is to JUve regular DONATIONS I to THE WAR FUND durinft the Current Year I Can You Afford $1 per month I Can You Afford $10 per142 words
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Miscellaneous173 1941-02-21 9 Post Office Mail List as^ws^ &t General p «t Office TO-DAY ££ca v. t Burma J J P- m Canada surface' 4 p.m. a£ 4 p'£" China (except Yunnan Szechgsw^^rS S I:E: S2S g surface 4 p- m V?2j* air 4 p.m. >a surface 12.30 p.m. a P, surface 4173 words
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Article, Illustration34 1941-02-21 10 A phase ml pW .n Tuesdays Business H*u£g' League football match it \nson Koad stadium m which lha Traction Company beat the Cold Storage by seven goals to one. Free Press picture.34 words
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1087 1941-02-21 10 THUMBNAIL SKETCHES OF THE PLAYERS CHiHT piajtrj* v rom Singapore and a similar number *-of players from Perak, who can justly claim to be the champion State hookey side of the season, will £0 to form the South and North teams which meet m1,087 words
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Article65 1941-02-21 10 Ties played yesterday m the V.M.C A tennis championships resulted: Knowles Cup: Chin Kee Onn t>eat Robert Chia 6 o, 6 o. If" t> C1 s in S |es: I. A. Alsagoff beat P. K. Tan 0-4. 6—2; S A Dawood beat Dang Van Ngo 6—3 6—2*65 words
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Article27 1941-02-21 10 DLAYING football at Changi yester- day the R.E. Malaya beat the Malay Regiment by four goals to one. The game was well contested and clean27 words
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183 1941-02-21 10 Nine Events On Each Day MINE races will form the programme on each of the three days of the Selangor Turf Club's Gold Cup meeting, which is being held at Kuala Lumpur .on Mar. 1, Mar. 5 and Mar. 8. The schedule of racing183 words
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Article1419 1941-02-21 10 Jockey Martin Trainer Fenn Fare Best TAIPING TURF CLUB'S FEBRUARY RACES (From Our Own Correspondent) Taipinff, Feb. 20. TARRYING only 15 tickets on the win tote, Shun wound up a day of upsets with a handsome dividend of $146 m the last race1,419 words
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Article221 1941-02-21 10 (From Oui Own Correspondent) Taiping. Feb. 20. WEIGHTS for Saturday, the final day of the Taiping Turf Club's February professional meeting, are given below: Horses; Class I about 6 furs.. Shun 9.10 Highland Beacon 8.06 j Perak 9.08 Wicklow Bay 7.10 The Cutter 8.11 Walt Disney 7.10221 words
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Article154 1941-02-21 10 'THE V.M.C.A. cricket nets will &c up every Monday and Wednesday ior cricket practice on the Anson Road < ground at 5 p.m. Football practice will begin at 5 p.m. on Monday, also on the Anson Road ground. All soccer enthusiasts are requested to turn up154 words
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Advertisement335 1941-02-21 10 2 versea Beat Champ^ o*l GcJ Oversea-Ch.nt>e B a, ik \kt md runn ,T r k '^m-,,: Houses U^ 'xciiint- football -:2 -inning bf t) much more enjoy^ I**1 Players M 3%^ j cised a little strict* pleasant incid« avoided The gam wu was played m an rivalry Then cldents335 words
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Miscellaneous24 1941-02-21 10 Today's Sports Events SOCCER: 8.H.L.: Sime Darby vs. Cold Storage, stadium: Traction Co. vs. N.A.A.F.1., J.C.S.A.- Straits Times vs. A.P.C., Depot. TENNIS: V.M.C.A. tournament.24 words
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