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Title Section20 1941-02-22 1 I^tc s^GAPORE EDITION The Singapore Free Press AND DAILY NEWS NO. 16,23y. KSTD. 18!i5. SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 1941. 5 CENTS20 words
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341 1941-02-22 1 200 U. S. BOMBERS FLYING TO FAR EAST "On Way To Singapore, Says New York Journal 70 OTHER PLANES GOING BY SEA TO CHINA Tokio Spokesman Questioned On Alleged British Warning APPROXIMATELY 200 Lockheed and Coiiaolidatrt! Companies bombers, originally intended for the R.A.I m England, are being flown across theReuter - 341 words
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Article, Illustration521 1941-02-22 1 "SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITY FOR DEFENCE OF SINGAPORE" Menzies On Australia's Role In Far East "W E have accepted a very specific responsibility for the defence of Singapore," declared Mr. R. G, Menzies, Prime Minister of Australia, m an interview with Reuter following his arrival m London for discussions with the BritishReuter - 521 words
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136 1941-02-22 1 HUGE CAPTURES IN ERITREA i airo. Feb. 21. Ln Italian SomaliI un been successor forced by the British forces Inal crossing. This jaamnced In a British G.H.Q. a^iique which adds that both these bridge ing satisfactorily. .t. 47 Italian brigade cornItalian ranks I x >psReuter - 136 words
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Article87 1941-02-22 1 uujUii. Feb. -1. ir. .Uiraani* total at which seven arc ihree annoureU. •<-nt military observer* iMn from Kunnna ■anmjf of February, they Urtrafi have been •n U.?i. nombtrj. Two the <on^ ju> 44 Const amt Mblu. It b» stressed nnm figures. Reuter. Soßx ¥cb. 21. bJ*j denied heieReuter - 87 words
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134 1941-02-22 1 Brisbane, Feb. 21 AUSTRALIA'S local defences have tt been "immensely" strengthened m the past six months, said Mr. A. W. Fadden. acting Prime Minister, m a speech here to-day. Every department had reported progress and if the facts were known publicly "they would hearten everyone." he added.134 words
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53 1941-02-22 1 London, Feb. 21. THHE German naval academy has been moved from Kiel to Danzig on th* orders of Adm. Raeder, the Navy*; commander-in-chief. This was announced on the German radio to-day, but whether the removal was due to British air raids or not wasReuter - 53 words
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Article52 1941-02-22 1 Rome, Feb. 21. nn A. Ctncar-Markovitch. Yugoslar Foreign Minister, will pay an official visit to Hungary at the end of this month, accordIng to a Budapest telegram to the official Italian news agency. When the official programme Is completed, he will stay a further two days orivatelj and visit provincialReuter - 52 words
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Article149 1941-02-22 1 GERMANY TO MOVE IN TEN DAYS? Bid To Hurry Passage Of Aid Bill Washington, Feb. 21. A VIGOROUS attempt, it is under- stood, is being made to induce the House of Representatives' "concurrence m any changes m the lease and lend bill immediately the Senate passes it." The task ofReuter - 149 words
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40 1941-02-22 1 Rome, Feb. 21. THIS morning's bulletin on the condition of ex-King Alfonso says: "During last night there were grave attacks of breathlessness due to the heart and these became mew nronounced during the night/ ReuterReuter - 40 words
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Article52 1941-02-22 1 I-ondon, Feb. 21. CINCB Dec. 23. the United States postal department has destroyed some 15 tons of foreign propaganda. Most of it came from Germany and Russia via the Pacific mail route and some from Japan. The Postmaster-General suggested that Congress should stiffen the rules for the movement of foreignReuter - 52 words
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154 1941-02-22 1 London, Feb. 21. ANEW York report says that the Germans are calling off their attempt to publicize their short wave broadcast to the United States by paying for cabled suggestions This scheme was announced Tuesday. The next day it was reported the NewReuter - 154 words
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Article65 1941-02-22 1 Tokio, Feb. 21. MR. Yosuke Matsuoka, thf Japanese Foreign Mnister, last night denied the report from London of a. mediation offer to Mr. Anthony' Eden, the British Foreign Secretary He said his message to Mr. Men was a reply to a query on thr Indo-China-Thailand mediation,Reuter - 65 words
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Advertisement87 1941-02-22 1 gjrrOßi MALAYAN PRODUCE. DRINK BIGIA TEA RAFFLES HOTEL TO-HIGHT SPECIAL DINNER DANCE (formal) from 8 pan. to 1 ajn. THE ASTOR DUO. ACROBATIC DANCERS. ...COMPLETE CHANGE OF PR OG AP 1 MI 1 aa "'nner $3.00. Non-Diners $I.W_ RIJSTTAFEL Served To-day f rom 12io to 2.30 p.m. EVENING M THE87 words
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Advertisement152 1941-02-22 1 FOR QUALITY AND ECONOMY DRINK BIGIA TEA SEAVIEW HOTEL BALL-ROOM PERFECTLY AIRCONDITIONED Bl SF.ARRKK/Ks TO-NIGHT SPECIAL DINNER-DANCE CABARET FINAL APPEARANCE OF MARLENE STARR POPULAR CUBAN DANCER IN GLAMOROUS EXOTIC DANCES Dinner S3.— N on -Diner* $I,— In el. Tmi EXTENSION TO 1 A. M. SUNDAY MORNING 11 A.M.-1 P.M. POPULAR152 words
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Advertisement211 1941-02-22 2 TO-DAY TO-MORROW A| UAMD9A AT 11 a.m. only Ml-lIMITI OI*M ALL IN TECHNICOLOR All you hoped it wolxd bb to-day ai^wtiw^^ .^&v ANC> M C REI And Hvffeiir^i if^9& o morrow 1i..« Mr I. Jlr C.H>pet lan Hunter L'tva 11^ J fcty l^^ A t> coMK>r rrrv«nwd by WAJLMR bros.211 words
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Advertisement219 1941-02-22 2 I Special Morning Screening of the Thrilling Romance of the Philippines— TC-DAY st 1 1 A.M. CAPB §UL ONE PERFORMANCE ONLY |T The Beautiful Tropical iii v i *n lii yt 'Ays" voßß^^^^lßt «jjfr ***** .I I I I IWI I N D A jJmmMmisp"* M§f 13 I fi^ ll219 words
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Advertisement206 1941-02-22 2 "The Women" has got a companion "****»*s» it's the Talk of T«.«,. CAPITOL £\»"< JOAN CRAWFORD as the kind of "modern" wife ><.v <| |ji FREDRIC MARCH as the non-plusswl husband who without benefit of liquor, to conquer t err j fi m the neck she had (fata him 1206 words
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171 1941-02-22 3 Eden-Dill Visit To Cairo Seen m U.S. As Step To gritish Balkans Offensive New York Feb. 21. pAN the Far East situation have superseded the J situation m headlines throughout the country the opinion of both Press and radio shows of treatingReuter - 171 words
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Article49 1941-02-22 3 Vh York Feb. 21. -Ti df a further apUyx r hHp io the I'nit^d I. ;ii piano, it is f r >nt Ua>liinfton -jk have started >f ,4v.iilah!e Mip.;i.- (.rcck^. arc iin tain a».d the t-niN and n.n> to it> on some war- ReuterReuter - 49 words
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111 1941-02-22 3 Nazis Must Be Kept Out Of S. America London, Feb. 21. •FHE result of a vote published m New York shows that American public opinion is overwhelmingly convinced that Germany should be kept out of the Western Hemisphere. Ninety people out of every 100 thought it important for the UnitedReuter - 111 words
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Article202 1941-02-22 3 London, Feb. 21. ECONOMIC conversations between i Nazi representatives of Danzig and the German governmental-general of Poland have just been instituted m Warsaw, according to information received m Polish circles m London. The anti-Polish Nazi leader, Herr Foerster, and Herr Huth, formerly a Danzig Senator, have arrivedReuter - 202 words
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Article107 1941-02-22 3 London. Feb. 21. GERMAN and French industrial leaders are meeting In Paris to-day, according to reports from Vichy, for the purpose of discussing "collaboration m the matter of raw materials." The conversations, which started yesterday, are being conducted on the German side by representatives of theReuter - 107 words
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89 1941-02-22 3 JJITLER'S plan for Naziflcation of the Netherlands is making no headway, according to Vrij Nederland, the Free Dutch newspaper published m London. tw Publishes a message stating that Mussert, the "Fuehrer" of i, h Nazi organization, has admitted that only one per cent orReuter - 89 words
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246 1941-02-22 3 Abyssinian Troops Go Into Action Again st Italian Overlords Nwt At. Khartoum, Feb. 21. fciW Abyssinian re^lar troops led by South African officers received their baptism of fire when they went into action for the first time against Italian fortified positions at Ganghila, cables Kenneth Anderson. Renter's special correspondent on246 words
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Article48 1941-02-22 3 Rome, Feb. 21. THE newspaper Popolo di Sicilia has brought out a German edition dedicated German airmen stationed m Sicily, according to a Catania message to the official Italian news agency. German airmen welcomed the German edition with enthusiasm, the message adds. ReuterReuter - 48 words
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104 1941-02-22 3 Chungking, Feb. 21. IN an effort to deceive the world 1 regarding- her strength m China, Japan is broadcast ins an increase m the number of her military units, said the Chinese military spokesman here last night. The Japanese have merely reorganized existing forces withoutReuter - 104 words
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66 1941-02-22 3 Australia Alive To Possible Emergency I Brisbane. Feb. 21. j elections m I Vj postponed if an arises m the Parliament! d until Apr. 8. Be- :ion wiil be held j n, which is being i 1 1 :-vr by Mr ting CcmmDnw^alth iday u^nanU ent to pass spe- IReuter - 66 words
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27 1941-02-22 3 I London. Feb. ?l. to be built tbc BllUlll war announced proof steamers of Ofl has been alloni»nt fnr this ReuterReuter - 27 words
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83 1941-02-22 3 SECOND SUCCESSIVE RAID ON SWANSEA LoMtoa. Feb. 21. anj east oi England and south I itre visited by enemy aircraft JST* attacked In the early part of < reased soon after mid- ft nu l&ef Crf ftr^s were dealt with ■Damage was done build n:r, and casualtt»*l of ki'!d wereReuter - 83 words
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28 1941-02-22 3 GLASGOW SQUADRON'S GOOD BAG OF RAIDERS of Glargow hmWH :"i«?hter squadron has planes, of whlcn I^troycd and the re■vred It was doubtful -i-e reached thtlr ba««s. British WirelessBritish Wireless - 28 words
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286 1941-02-22 3 New Delhi, Feb. 21. ■pHE Indian Press dismisses the Japani ese Government's mediation move merely as a diplomatic manoeuvre, and draws attention to Japan's Inonsisterey. The Nationalist Bombay Sentinel says. "Japanese mediation is not wanted. With Britain's growing preparations m the Far East, the JapaneseReuter - 286 words
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57 1941-02-22 3 London, Feb. 21. A#R de Valera, speaking m Dublin last night, said that since the outbreak of war, a total of ten Irish ships had been attacked. Seven of them were bound fcr Eire, and were rrv chine-gunned by planes. The mark on theReuter - 57 words
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54 1941-02-22 3 Sydney, Feb. 21. MEMBERS of all parties m the Commonwealth House of Representatives support the suggestion first made a week ago that Mr. Wendell Willkie shculd be invited to visit Australia. Mr A. W. Fadden, acting Prime Minister, may bring the matter before the FederalReuter - 54 words
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220 1941-02-22 3 Orders To German Press For General Attack On America London, Feb. 21. -l°graph says that vn beon siven to the f °r a general attack become clear to Nazi Policy of aid for timing support, it 2l»ili L OB flayed by opposition may r; ctlcal ly effective m nd soonerReuter - 220 words
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99 1941-02-22 3 Nazis Spreading Rumours Of B.E.F. In Greece London, Feb. 21. THHE report that 200.000 British troops are on the way to Greece and that British troops have actually landed at the Mediterranean island of Lemnos find not the slightest confirmation m London. Authoritative quarters declare that the Germans are assiduouslyReuter - 99 words
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142 1941-02-22 3 Norwegian Foreign Minister Resigns Owing To III-Health London, Feb. 21. T^HE Norwegian Foreign Minister, Prol 1 Koht, has resigned and his resignation was accepted at a meeting of the Norwegian state council presided over by King H auk on to-day. He is succeeded by M. Prygve Ue Prof Koht, whoReuter - 142 words
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103 1941-02-22 3 London, Feb. 21. f)R. Milan Hodza. ex-Premier of OechoSlovakia, is among the leaders of the former Czecho- Slovak Republic who were sentenced to heavy terms of imprisonment at Bratislava yesterday, says a dispatch to the official Genera news agency. Eighteen years' penal servitude wasReuter - 103 words
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94 1941-02-22 3 Lisbon. Feb. 21. "AMERICAN production added to ours will undoubtedly turn th* scale m the result of the war," said Sir Walter Citrine, general secretary of the Trades Union Congress, on his arrival by Clipper after his tour of the United States and Canada.Reuter - 94 words
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96 1941-02-22 3 Indian Women Discard Veils In Public STRONG DENUNCIATION OF PURDAH Aimer, Feb. 21. INDIA'S 5,000 Indian women, attendA ing a women's conference here, took oft their veils m public and declared that they had discarded them for ever. This dramatic gesture occurred after a denunciation of the purdah (compulsory coveringReuter - 96 words
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40 1941-02-22 3 New York, Fcb 21. A LL Methodi.st missionaries m Japan, Korea and Japanese-ccntrolled China under the control of the Board of Missions of the United States Methodist Church, have been ordered to leave immediately.- ReuterReuter - 40 words
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Article56 1941-02-22 3 London. Feb. 21. DDCRUITINO for jut training corps m Ulster is proceeding rapidly. Several squadrons have been enrolled In secondary and technical schools where the number of recruits is now over 1,700. For local units, as distinct from schools, it is expected that 22 squadrons or between 4,000 and 5.000British Wireless - 56 words
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Advertisement115 1941-02-22 3 THAT COLD Cure it with Cinnamon Quinine 50cts. MIXTURE 75cts. At MEDICAL HALL LTD. 3. BATTERY ROAD rATHAY 4 SHOWS to-day Where Everybody Goes. Morning Show To-morrow at 11 O'clock Full of Action! Tons of Laughs! The most lovable characters the screen has faowii!\ tpHOI E STRAITS TIMES.— "It could115 words
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800 1941-02-22 4 The Singapore Free Press SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 1941. Market Prices rpHE Food Control organization which has been m operation since the outbreak of war has worked so smoothly and been such a great benefit to the people of Malaya that it is with considerable diffidence that one ventures to criticize800 words
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Article, Illustration397 1941-02-22 4 London, Feb. 21. AS "Father of the Indian Army" Field iMarshal Lord Birdwood has sent greetings to old comrades who have "ever fought so gallantly for the Empire, and with whom I have been intimately associated during 46 years of active Indian service." These397 words
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Article, Illustration467 1941-02-22 4 Australians Are The "Finest Fighters An American Writer On The A. IF. MILITARY experts claim that the Australians are "the finest fighting troops on earth" a reputation earned m France and at Gallipoli m the world war and now being further enhanced m the North African campaign against the Italians.467 words
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Article30 1941-02-22 4 ABMVI offen i i tured t up, M] 1 m^nt br New P" wore con Tlir rcpu enemy loss llth An 1 report rr: I Desn30 words
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Article334 1941-02-22 4 r»ERMAN air attacks on Malta, although heavier than any launched by Italy have not shaken the defences of the island. Resistance has been greatly strengthened by reinforcements landed by the Fleet and military experts are confident that German attacks will be successfully met. Malta is separated from334 words
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Advertisement47 1941-02-22 4 Doni ijou just love ROSES?" "\fes, but best m c GIMLET! &^^B^S CALDBECKS By Special appointment f ll* I A m%*&m\ wjT\ I*> "f o Lstablislted f^J l>/ %'s^ Ya-f FEWEST DESIGNS IN DIAMOND JEWELLERY Necklaces Bracelets Brooches Rings Clip Watches. SINGAPORE IPOH PENAMG. I■--—— 4 v47 words
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Article, Illustration1756 1941-02-22 5 picture. Free Press Feature By MARY HEATHCOTT oi tne newiy Medical Auxiliary tui^ily getting the Technical Mrs. C. G. are workers m next door to the H.Q. office m At the moment, they are en^aeed -m^n C gruesome Jobs. They Ire JSfnHFree Press - 1,756 words
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Article45 1941-02-22 5 (From Our Own Correspondent* Klans, Feb. SI. ANOTHER black-out prac- tice will be held In Klans from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. on Feb. 25, within Sanitary Board limits, when oil restrictions m regard to lighting n f Vwii<l<4ln<ve> omj»1 tt-.ifrt,' will45 words
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Advertisement362 1941-02-22 5 It all depends on /you are I YOU THINK- ,-Ji MjUKteJi WL(iBc«S **m^&+M .v. i x\ y 1 '"j i 1/ V /if That you should That you often Tjj* n C^l mm/^^^ A sometiir.es pay an have to pay un- Pj^ nt d er JHT Jr <' com- undeserved362 words
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Advertisement125 1941-02-22 5 cum*** 7 ZS- Cotes*!?*'* ST*££.T- BeSK < 3nul& "«J Wherever you find loveliness there ah>o you fj|7 /^ftrryj will find the Yardley Lavender. The Lovahl* Ht< 1 Fragrance is so gay so fre-h bo youthful— I i W&^^^l *o perfect an accompaniment to the cared-for il I SDQVt Make its125 words
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875 1941-02-22 6 Is Flare- Up In Pacific Inevitable? Responsibility Rests Entirely With Japan, America Not Anxious IS a war between Japan and the United States inevitable Many persons on both sides of the Pacific, and m other parts of the world, are asking themselves this question. In general, it may be said,875 words
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268 1941-02-22 6 Transfer Of Industries To Australia IT is now clear that the Prime Minister (Mr. R. G. Menzies) delayed announcing: his plans for ransf erring actions of vital warime industries from Britain to \ustralia because he feared premature announcement might preudice his chances of succrss, says a special correspondent of the268 words
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134 1941-02-22 6 THE Australian film star Mary Maguire 1 has given birth to a son. Her husband, Captain Gordon Canning, was released from Brixton Prison under escort to see the baby. After spending an hour with his wife, he was returned to the jail.134 words
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166 1941-02-22 6 New Naval Depot Subsidiary Air Base In Australia WAR Cabinet approval of the construction of a new naval depot at Sydney and of a subsidiary air base at Batchelor aerodrome, Northern Territory has been announced by the acting Prime Minister. Mr. Fadden. Mr. Fadden said that the naval depot wouM166 words
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815 1941-02-22 6 Clio - Petrol Rationing Prospects Are Discussed Clio Kuala Lumpur Chatter By FUALA LUMPUR has been lV gasping under its usual February heat wave, when even the nights have been trying. The thermometer registered 98 at midday on Tuesday m a house on one of the hills to the west of the815 words
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Article, Illustration18 1941-02-22 6 Library of the Inner Temple familiar to many Malayans educated m Britain, after tz recent raid.18 words
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170 1941-02-22 6 A. IF. recruiting officers recently re- iused to enlist a married man. aged 37, with a family of five children He was Mr. William B. Lawless, of Maroubra. "An officer at the recruiting depot :old me I was too old to jota170 words
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349 1941-02-22 6 £2,000,000 To Aid Nazi Spies In U.S. UITLEK ,s old mastr '^W £2.000,000, to tl,,2p^ sold m ordvr to nroViH Sta! U change. pr UUk| k dol^ This, states thp v*,*, nomic Warfare L^ w sidise the Naz 2" arid espiona. 01 Pn*tu£ In order t "I, blockade, it is349 words
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Advertisement20 1941-02-22 6 II Xv M <E^^^^^^^l I .^^B^^^xti. 1 i i^~ Coal Tar v a vick co, ltix I Mm^uTOM M 11120 words
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Advertisement66 1941-02-22 6 something tells me that I shall soon be called the finest AUSTRALIAN BACON AVv The bacon that Is mild /f J cured, full of good flavour r^v "nd specially prepared f J+ 1 fj¥ from selected stock /f^^m $1 We can offer tne famous /M& II Pinea PP le Brand66 words
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575 1941-02-22 7 Will Be Ready For Any Emergency In A Few Weeks, Says G.O.C. POTENTIAL INVADERS HAVE CAUSE TO THINK TWICE' r, Our Sprcial Correspondent with the Australian headquarters 'Somewhere m Malaya") tralian Imperial Force m Malaya has "already work" and is quickly settling down to575 words
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57 1941-02-22 7 Charge Against Medical College Secretary ALLEGED BREACH OF TRUST ir-oM secretary IN g Edward VII College S ngapore, appeared m day and a charge trust was ex.n the charge that m public servant holdretary to the Murugesu com- ..'h of trust of a rrtnist?d tc him w^uld be Mr L57 words
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Article82 1941-02-22 7 using crinou L I girl by kissing DOtragixif said he was a -re Harbour be had ■ggnuwtM :iti -m loco parent is" m default a rt was that the girl. last November, regarded as dov. 3 last, she was y Tan tLviing her. way and82 words
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60 1941-02-22 7 D ined trial In the fifth .h :r^mons chanre of at a house m Cairnob Jan. 31. without the Police Officer, the magistrate. Mr L. C. tted piavrnc: the radiogram bofl denied that by doing so ..ice to his neighbours. :n the case60 words
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Article101 1941-02-22 7 Repeal Of Trans-Krian Ordinance FE Trans- Krian Lands Ordinance has been repealed. The ordinance was enacted m 1900 to make provision for imposing a charge on the lands benefited by the embankment known as the Sungei Acheh BU <>win- to the subsequent construction of a new bund on the seaward101 words
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13 1941-02-22 7 CHILDREN ELECTRICAL UNDERTAKINGS THE employment of children under 16 years live Council shortlj.13 words
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Article, Illustration37 1941-02-22 7 'jin-; picture wai taken during six-inch pun practice on the east coast of Scotland. Here, as everywhere el.;e throughout the country, gunners maintain a constant vigilance and are kept efficient by extensive training.37 words
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Article171 1941-02-22 7 Appeal To Malaya For Binoculars rE Secretary of Stato for the Colonies has suggested that the j people of Malaya may care to donate their binoculars for the use of the fighting Services, both m Britain and abroad. The collection of binoculars from donors is being undertaken by the S.S.171 words
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Article44 1941-02-22 7 Mr. E. N. C. Woollerton has been reappointed an Unofficial member of the Legislative Council. Mr R. J. Richardson has been appointed Assistant Superintendent of Rubber Control, Penang. Mr II B J. Donaldson, A.S.P.. has been appointed a justice of the peace for Singapore.44 words
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64 1941-02-22 7 JJi. I>E SCHOMPRE, Gen. de Gaulle's representative m the Far East, has returned from a visit to Hone Kong. It is expected that he nill remain for a short period m Singapore before proceeding: to London to confer with Gen. de GaulK. His64 words
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132 1941-02-22 7 I AIR CHIEF MARSHAL Sir Robert f Brooke-Popham, Commander-mi-i Chief, Far East, has now returned to I his headquarters, it is understood. Sir Robert was m Australia for nearly a fortnight, during which time he had conferences with the Australian defence chiefs. While m132 words
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Article188 1941-02-22 7 Adulteration Of Ghee Stopped In Kinta A DULTERATLON of ghee is now being watched with special care by the health authorities m Malaya. The Food Control department is helping, and a special order issued yesterday prohibits persons from importing, and selling ghee unless every case, tin or188 words
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44 1941-02-22 7 VT. CHAPMAN, a European prison => officer, was granted a discharge from bankruptcy on his agreeing to pay $350 to the Official Assignee for the benefit of his creditors, by the Chief Justice, Sir Percy McElwalne, m the High Court yesterday.44 words
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Article159 1941-02-22 7 Dr. PurcelTs New Broadcast Talk TTXKE "Situation Of The Hour' is the i 1 tit?e of a talk by Dr. Victor Purcell, I Director-General of Information and Publicity, to be broadcast frnm Singapore at 8.50 p m. to-morrovv The talk will begin with re»ieu of recent159 words
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49 1941-02-22 7 PLEADING guilty to si summons charge of carrying on a Chinese •"Punch and Judy" show at a theatre |m Thomson Road on Fe*b. 7. without a licence, Oh Lian was fined $5, or five; days' simple imprisonment m th? fifth i court yesterday.49 words
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57 1941-02-22 7 AMENDMENT TO WOMEN GIRLS' ORDINANCE r ensure as strict an adherence as is possible m the circumstances to the principle that orders for detaining persons of defective mentality should be made only after a judi^i^l inquiry, the Women Girls' Pr< tec- I tion Ordinance is being amended. The amending bill57 words
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Article198 1941-02-22 7 Another Donation To U.K.For War Purposes ON Feb. 17 the British Agent for North Borneo and Sarawak telegTaphed to the Secretary of State for the Colonies: •'HH the Rajah of Sarawak offers Igift of one million dollars to His Majesty's Government as a further contribution towards198 words
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202 1941-02-22 7 Dutch Community In Malaya Now Paying Dou ble Income Tax THE Dutch cccnmunity m Malaya is now paying income tax twice overto the local Government under the new law and to its own Government voluntarily. The Royal Netherlands Government m London, desiring to continue the war against Germany with all202 words
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293 1941-02-22 7 WORK ON $200,000 SCHEME TO START IMMEDIATELY IMMEDIATE action is to be taken by the Singapore Improvement 1 Trust to provide shelter protection for no fewer than 7,300 people. The shelters wi!l be built on the Trust property m Tiong Bahru. and will293 words
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Article238 1941-02-22 7 HIGHLANDERS THE ARMY Recruitment In Early Days Recalled LJOW the Br.li--h QotenUMnfl vus 1 responsible lor establishing Highland regiments amongst which was the Seaforth Highlanders, was told by an officer of the regiment m a or ad bom the Singapore station last n.ph: m the series on th' h I238 words
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136 1941-02-22 7 A ce m n;ot. Bukit TtaMk Road a sequel In the tr. rt \fstordaC when one of the dr. A. S. Gee, a drp.-aghtsman employed at tii» Naval S aimed trial on a Chan ne3i. :ent drivuig. One huU- v lurned. but iiobudy136 words
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Article66 1941-02-22 7 SUB. -LIEUT. A IT :nU«>. S.SRN.VR. has t d to the rank of lieutenant. A com mission as sub-heuter.ajit i;i the Auxiliary Service oj t.R.M.T.B has been granted to Mr. T. A Cros; The following have been confirmed sub* lieutenants: M^rsrs. G. X ville. J H.66 words
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Advertisement415 1941-02-22 8 P.&O. and BRITISH INDIA LINES (INCORPORATED IN ENGLAND) 9. O. 8. H. CO"S SAILINGS, The best possible services are being maintained by The P. 4 0. S. N. Coy. from the Straits to their ueual ports of call m China, India, Ceylon and the United Kingdom. Passengers are requested to415 words
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Advertisement292 1941-02-22 8 BURNS PHILP LINE (Incorporated m Australia) FOR BRISBANE, SYDNEY AND MELBOURNE via JAVA, DARWIN AND THURSDAY ISLAND. Monthly saUinfS t>J MARELLA tfflb tons) and m.t WKWKI'R (S^Mt urns Hotb vessels are Ht^eo with Csbtn-de-taxe *in«ie sad <lt**bl* berth cabins, fwtmmtng oaths ItuartoßS public room* gtasjto. fUtmrnUt ci**# SHic»Dore/Brtst>att« and Sydney292 words
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Article93 1941-02-22 9 J22^r Et G Gal— al Pest Office TO-DAY Australia (all parts) a1r12«n.,~ Australia (EMt '^"""P-"--iNonn Borneo surface 9am (except MW S cel23 p^ iSS* 11 surface !2" 30* p.m rf a C ir 12.30 Palembang surface noon air 12.30 p.m. MONDAY £?£a 4 p.m. |g Great93 words
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70 1941-02-22 9 BAII ut i.2.000 each was allowed Lim Yee liii alias A. Liong and Hu A Kong alias I who claimed trial m the third ccurt yeterday to a charge of b^in? memof thr> Singapore Chinese Workers AntiMese National Salvation Association at Singapore on Thursday. The70 words
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Article1832 1941-02-22 9 NOMAD - In The Garrison NOMAD BY Garrison Diary To-night: Carnival Dance, Alexandra Depot Sergeants' Mess. To-morrow: Tombola at R.E. and R.A. (Changi), Nee Soon and Loyaks' (9.30) Sergeants' Messes. Monday: Whist drives at R.A.F. (Seletar) Families' Club and Manchesters' sergeants' Mess. Tuesday: Whist drives at R.A. (Changi) Married Families' Club, and1,832 words
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Article302 1941-02-22 9 rHE funeral of the late Mis. Chua, Cheng Van (nee Madam Tan Boon Neo) which took place yesterday evening at Bidadari Cemetery was largely attended by a host of friends and relatives. The services both at the house and the ?raveside were conducted by302 words
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106 1941-02-22 9 MR. G. HAWKINS, M.C.S., has been appointed Director of Passive Defence Penang, and Mr. H. Hall, Director of Air Raid Precautions there is to be officer-in- charge of corps of air raid wardens. The following have been appointed mem- i bers of the Passive Defence Borrieei106 words
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Article666 1941-02-22 9 TO-DAY SINGAPORE /Ml MUM mc/» i t>j m.) /.HIM y 60 met <33»« m.) Otf 25 roc (41 38 m. (ZHL. ZIIPI and ZIIP3). 10-*-ajn. Kronchong.s T 11 a.m. i Mtofet: 1145 am rioukien MuMct: 12 l» pjn. Chm^oe Programme Summary. Pci| Dramas; 12 55 pin Tin. Copra666 words
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Advertisement261 1941-02-22 9 Classified advertisements rKNDERS M l \|< IPALITY Tenders. invited for the or services. For Municipal Tenders F ary Fittings. «DepoDate of Closing. 4 pm, C. H. GOLDDB, m miclDsJ Secretary. |!l)A i;|, RESIDENCE hMH of distinction. k ined apartments or ilci Storage supplies. Tennii. Call at 61, or phone 4133261 words
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Advertisement67 1941-02-22 9 WANTED WANTED tn huv Hydraulic Pmmrl] capable of 1000 lbs. per square inch wcrkins pressure also accumulator i SHIPPING NOTICE j STRAITS/NEW YORK CONFERENCE Freight Tariff No. 16 It is notified for Information that< the undermentioned additional articles will be excepted from the rate m- 1 creases announced to take67 words
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Advertisement163 1941-02-22 9 I Order delicious I I I Ice Cream for your next I I I 'Social". ..order it this I I I convenient and money I I I saving way II Organisers of social functions will find ordering ffi%*m& their ice cream by the gallon both economical and convenient. For instance,163 words
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726 1941-02-22 10 Rawang Golden Arrow The Best Bets DAWANG and Golden Arrow should be the two best bets of the afternoon, to-day, the final day of the Taiping Turf Club's February professional meeting. Fields are poor m every one of the seven races that form the726 words
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Article62 1941-02-22 10 ITNDKH the auspices of the Syrian Christlan Union. Singapore, tennis, badminton and table tennis tournaments are beirsr organized, and they are open to all Syrian Christians m Singapore and Johore. Applications should be made on or before Saturday. Mar. 15. m the prescribed form which can be62 words
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Article113 1941-02-22 10 CELECTIONS for to-day's races at Taiping are: FREE PRESS ilace 1: Little Charm, Devon Rinr Race 2: Patience, Poor Bill. Race 3: Eagle's Eye, Moonlight Sonata. Race 4: Spring Girl, Miss Rod. Race 5: Rawang, Pay Out. Race 6: Golden Arrow, Storm Ahead. Race 7: Highland lleacon.113 words
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Article265 1941-02-22 10 Baseball EXPECTED U> be the most closely, c untested gsune yet this yrar, the Canadian basel>all nine will meet the Australian team at St. Joseph's {round at 3.30 p.m- to-morrow. Tht» two aggregations will be on evexi terms, it is expected, as each has lost members265 words
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166 1941-02-22 10 THE third annual North versus South hockey match at Kuala Lumpur this afternoon should provide a fitting climax to what has been, m many respects, an outstanding season. Both teams are corulden*. and if the weather is good, there should ue a really fine166 words
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Article127 1941-02-22 10 Straits Times Tress 3; A.P.C. 2. PLAYING better foctball m the first half, the Straits Times Press beat the Asiatic Petroleum Company by three goals to two m a Business Houses' League game played at the Police Depot yesterday. At the interval the Press led by127 words
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275 1941-02-22 10 Spore Tr^tion Oft. 5: NJLA.F.L t. POSSESSING a set of forwards who played 1 with fine understanding, the Singapore Traction Company beat the Navy, Army, and Air Force Institute by five goals to nil m a Bufness Houses' League match played at the J.C.S.A. ground275 words
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Article, Illustration35 1941-02-22 10 The Oversea -Chinese Bank, runners-up m the Business Houses* League football competition last year, who beat Uniteers, the champions, by two iroals to one at Anson Road stadium on Thursday.— Free Press picture.35 words
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335 1941-02-22 10 TO-NIGHT'S PROGRAMME AT HAPPY WORLD AMATEUR boxing at its best is promised at the Happy World covered stadium to-night when the Singapore Amateur Boxing Association stages a programme m aid of The War Fund. Singapore's leading amateur fighters and newcomers of repute,335 words
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298 1941-02-22 10 Cold Storage Lucky To Beat Sime Darby Cold Storage 2; Sime Darby 1 'THE Cold Storage were rather 1 lucky to beat Sime Darby by the odd goad m three m a Business Houses' League fame played at Anson Road stadium yesterday. A keen game, it might have developed into298 words
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Article154 1941-02-22 10 ANNUAL MEETING OF S. L.T.A. Another $500 Voted For The War Fund HPHK Singapore Lawn Tennis Association 1 held its annual general meeting at the Singapore Cricket Club yesterday and elected the following office-bearers for the year: Mr. J. A. Dean, president, Mr. Chua Choon Leong, vice-president, Mr. D. H.154 words
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Article78 1941-02-22 10 THE women's bogey competition, played at the Garrison Golf Club, resulted m a tie between Mrs. H. W. R. Williams and Mrs J. W. Pinhey with scores of one up. Mrs Williams was declared winner on the best score for the first six hole;. Other78 words
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324 1941-02-22 10 AIRMEN BEAT DIGGERS ftv 58 POINTS TO 37 IN a very fast and spiritedly contests! bMtraKi 1 Football game played "Somewhere m M the Royal Australian Air Force beat Imperial Force, by 58 points (eight goals to 37 (five goals and seven behind). There324 words
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Article158 1941-02-22 10 TO-h4\ Hockey: v>rth v- Vn| h Lumpur un *«»1j Soccer BH I Ho, f p Ford g»m» G E.C. vs hatred lUnk ft' 1 SH.B; S.C.F.A a *u' sJ^ vs. Chinese Npr., Besar stadium. h Cricket: Sim aj, Anthony's School jt ,J*JBoxint: Amalrur nr^mme aid of Thr158 words
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