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Title Section23 1941-04-05 1 LATE SINGAPORE EDITION The Singapore Free Press AND DAILY NEWS AND DAILY NEWS NO. 1b,20. ESTD. 1835. SATURDAY, APRIL, 5, 1941. 5 VESTS23 words
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Article294 1941-04-05 1 Occupation Of Port Necessary To Feed Asmara R.A.F. SMASH ENEMY MOTOR TRANSPORT IN LIBYA t*tto n -x F-Midon, Apr. 4. JHb Entrean port of Massawa has been called upon to surrender, and a reply is expected to-day, .states Renter's special correspondent with the Imperial forces m294 words
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367 1941-04-05 1 Nazi Troop Moves Near Yugoslav, Greek Frontiers Ankara, Apr. 4. FT is understood here that there are 22 German divisions now m Bulgaria, with main provision points m the Philippoplis area. Herman headqu irters m that area are at Chamkoriva. A tendency has been noted to move troop concentrations towards367 words
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60 1941-04-05 1 Be 1 5 raU e, Apr. 4. Fl V I- {,erroan soldi* rs are reporttl to ha\e been killed by Bulimunts m a clash m the ,»j Milnariolna, near the frontier. fie pciimta reverted to ha\«- ttl'aekH w\ni\ the sf.ldiers* „i r, !int hernnie ini»»»erablerrt60 words
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121 1941-04-05 1 U.S. Refuses To Release Axis Vessels AT REJECTION" OF ESTS REPORTED ffaihinft— \pr. 4 hcus flatly re- j .r.cl Italian! ire of Axis States ports, actattrc circles retusvd o! the ships d tbat Mr. Cordell State, sent notes to rs clurins rted. reaffirm of the United ssels into custody. At121 words
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20 1941-04-05 1 B»mW Cahl*> Sydney, Apr. 4. j\ re issued m Canterday prohibiting the and Italian de-20 words
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Article58 1941-04-05 1 A SPECIAL cable service from Sydney and New York is to he published daily m The Straits Times. The Sincap*>re Free Press and The Sunday Times, birinninff fr«m to-day. The service, which will, of curse, be m addition to thoss already being received, will be exclusive to58 words
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69 1941-04-05 1 Consul's Thanks For Correct Belgrade Behaviour Belgrade, Apr. 4. 'T'HE German consul to-day called on the Governor 01 Belgrade before leaving and thanked him for the correct and irreproachable behaviour towards himself and other Germans. Atrocity stories circulated by the Gomans were denied by both tfce German and Italian consular69 words
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136 1941-04-05 1 NO STALEMATE PEACE, SAYS FIRST LORD London, Apr. 4. MR. A V. ALEXANDER. First Lord of the Admiralty, speaking at a luncheon m London to-day, said if Britain remained determined to defeat the threat to her freedom she would see. as the struggle went136 words
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Article50 1941-04-05 1 (Free Press Special Cable) Sydney, Apr. 4 NATIONAL security regulations issued yesterday evening drastically curtail the use of eamoras. The regulations prohibit the taking of photc graphs of defence or ether munitions sites or any army, navy or air force gathering or fortifications without permission50 words
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Article, Illustration156 1941-04-05 1 Craigie Tells Prince Konoye Of Situation In Mediterranean Tokio, Apr. 4. CIR ROBERT CRAIGIE, British Ambassador to Japan, saw Mr. Chuichi Ohashi, Vice-Minister of Foreign Affairs, on Tuesday and discussed general matters concerning "Anjjlo-Japanese relations. Announcing this at a Foreign Office Press conference here to-day, the spokesman also stated that156 words
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50 1941-04-05 1 THE Commai;der-in-Chief, Far East, Air Chiei Marshal Sir Robert Broo^e-Popham, has left Manila for HOll2 Kone:. During his few days m Manila he had talks with the Ccmmandtr of the Unitod States Asiatic Fleet, Adm. Hart, and the United States Commander-in-Chlef m the Philippines.50 words
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43 1941-04-05 1 Dublin, Apr 4. THE Australian Prime Minister, Mr R. G Menzies, arrived here this morning Fie was met by the VicePremier, Mr O'Keily, and drove at once to the Government buildings, wiisre he saw Mr. de Valcra.— Reuter.43 words
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191 1941-04-05 1 London, Apr. i AN Air Ministry cemmunique states j M that last night, "despite badj weather, a strong force of the bomber command again attacked the naval base at Brest, where the enemy battle-cruisers Scharnhorst and Gneisenau are sheltering "Much cloud and haze over191 words
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122 1941-04-05 1 It ali an Destro ye rs Scuttled—Page 3 yesterday. Later a formation of Junkers 87 dive-bombers escorted by a number of Messerschumitt 109 fighters dropped bombs m the vicinity of two minesweeping trawlers or! nifla. out they obtained no hits. From these operations all our aircraft returned safely. 40 Ships122 words
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96 1941-04-05 1 US. To Build 15,000 Planes, 5,000 Tanks For Britain lYashinrtan. Apt. 4. OFFICIAL source-s reveal that the v United States Urn and Lend programme will include the production of 15.000 aeroplanes. 5.000 tanks and over 300 merchant ships The planes will be mainly hombers and about 13.000 .ire for the96 words
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Advertisement104 1941-04-05 1 FOR QUALITY AND F.CONOMY DRINK BEGIA TEA RAFF! FS HOTEL TO-NIGHT SPECIAL RACE DINNER DANCE (formal) 8 p. m to 1 a. m. "*3ARET tup ACTAD mm ACfIOSITiC ATTRACTION IHt Ab lUX UUU DANCERS l)inmr >::.•>•!_ ROOB YOUR TABLE— Non-diners Sl.OO ln > T T A F E L served104 words
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Advertisement126 1941-04-05 1 SUPPORT MALAYAN PRODUCE. DRINK BIGIA TEA SEA VIEW fk HOTEI BAM ROOM PERFtfCTI-T \IRCOM>ITH>NFI> BY HMMMUMi TO-NIGHT SPECIAL DINNKK DANCE DINNKK $3.- NON-DINERS AOVHTTKP RHi OF <H AKGE DANCE FORMAL KXTKNSION TO 1 A.M. SUNDAY MORNING II A.M t P.M. POPULAR CONCERI BY KELLER'S BAND 1) Overture THE MERRY WIV3S126 words
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68 1941-04-05 2 London, Apr. 4. SIX Syrians have been killed m clashes between demonstrators and French and Senegalese troops at Damascus, according to a report from Beirut quoted by the Swiss Radio. It says disturbances were caused by striking employees of a public transport ccrporation. RiotingReuter - 68 words
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Article26 1941-04-05 2 HsinJunp. Apr. A WHOLESALE decrease m coal output has £irSw£?ento« the Manchuria Dally New. J£etoe?^to increased difficulties found ln| open-cut mining. ReuterReuter - 26 words
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133 1941-04-05 2 London, Apr. 4. INURING a tour of the Southern Command the King and Queen stood on a hillside m southern England whilst shells screamed overhead and burst on targets 1,000 yards m front of them. Their Majesties were at a forward observation post133 words
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Advertisement210 1941-04-05 2 HERE'S YOUR HAPPY WEEK-END SHOW! TO-DAr i4AH) TO-MORROW 4 SHOWS a. Ir> o. 1 .-> f>.m. ALHft IVI OKA The clamorous star of "IRENE" m !jnHSß»r\^^' »^^BS^'' «4 HH Musical ANNA NEAGLE m "NO, NO, NANETTE" With ROLAND YOUNG, VICTOR MATURE, RICHARD CARLSON, ZASU PUTS, HELEN BRODERICK, BILLY GILBERT, Etc.210 words
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Advertisement216 1941-04-05 2 THE CAPITOL'S BIG MUSICAL SHOW FOR THE EASTER HOLIDAYS i %A we RITZ BROTHERS'' f it lS ANOREwT SISTERS m^ Et^P« V*" If* 'J' i 3 You'll ROAR AT THE RITZ BROTHERS I Victoria Theatre TO-NIGHT AND 9 Oft WED. SAT. •OU APRIL 9TH A 12TH 9.30 o-r« F NIGHTLY216 words
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Advertisement158 1941-04-05 2 MORE EXCITING THAN The MUMMY" More Sensational than "FRANKENSTEIN and made by New UNIVERSAL The Company that gave you all the famous Thrill^; 4 SHOWS TODAY AND TO-MORROW r a PITOL I AM 31 A «w«rtmog«n«d teteivt 0 ttcrtt Jl hoUJ thf«« tK«utond y«Qfcl win, DICK FORAN PEGGY MORAN WAIUCE158 words
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312 1941-04-05 3 PRAISE FROM TURKEY London, Apr. 4. AMERICAN opinion is unmoved by Axis protests on the »amn of German, Italian and Danish ships, says The Tiim-> m a leader to-day on "The right to scuttle." There is some talk of the possibility thatReuter - 312 words
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173 1941-04-05 3 J ■I'uiHii, Apr. 4. j b newspaper Goeten writes to-day le blows have been Italian flee: and the should have as its thai any further tins' British com- the Mediterranean 1 ascribe In this will have Italians with a .Aye entirely lostReuter - 173 words
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62 1941-04-05 3 Columbia- Venezuela Dispute Ends To-day Bogota, Apr. 4. I two South American Republics n the centre of the interne across the Tarhira River to- •n a treaty end m? the frontier I as lasted 100 years. lent Santos of Colombia :.epez of Venezuela. rra«ons prevent tttt two he bridge. vreignReuter - 62 words
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Article41 1941-04-05 3 MANIA SUSPENDS CYRREBCY DEALINGS ichy, Apr. t. Ued to su pond service of Ka ÜBiuHj. says a Bucharest "Wnique from the Ministry of Rumania has been comstep because of "prom Internanonal economic beca-i'f oi Rumania's difficult tnuufei of territory to ReuterReuter - 41 words
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354 1941-04-05 3 London Indignation Over Inactive Coast Batteries GERMAN BID TO DIVERT BRITISH TROOPS I London, Apr. 4. tm TALIAN and German activity m Libya, says the Daily Telegraph, is regarded as an attempt to divert British forces from the attack against Mussolini's crumbling EastReuter - 354 words
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63 1941-04-05 3 London, Apr. 4. MR. Henry Vincent Hodson, Director of the Empire division of the Ministry of Information, has been appointed to succeed Sir Hawthorn Lewis (now Governor of Orissa) as Reforms Commissioner, India. The appointment is regarded as indicative of the anxiety of the British63 words
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167 1941-04-05 3 Communist Interference In U. S. Strike FORD BRINGS ACTION CLAIMS BIG DAMAGES Detroit, Apr. 4. A RISING out of the strike at the River Rouge factory, the Ford Motor Company has filed a suit m the Federal Court asking^ for an injunction to restrain the '"Communist Party from threatening orReuter - 167 words
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134 1941-04-05 3 Sharp 4-Hour Raid On W. England Town Breaks Air Lull London. Apr. 3. A SHARP four-hour attack on a town In the west of England, hitherto! officially unidentified, broke the lull 1 In the German air offensive last nigh:. h has been narked since the heavy blitz on Plymouth almostReuter - 134 words
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55 1941-04-05 3 Athens. Apr. 4. MILITARY buildings m and around the Italian base of Berat, m Albania, received direct hits during an R.A.F. raid yesterday. A communique from R.A.F. headquarters m Greece, announcing the raid, describes it as "entirely successful." All the British aircraft returnedReuter - 55 words
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Article46 1941-04-05 3 (Free Press Special Cable) Sydney, Apr. 4. ■"pHE House of Representatives adjourned yesterday and will re- remote as soon as practicable after the return of the Prime Minister, Mr. !R O. Menzies, from England, but m any case not later than May 28.46 words
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40 1941-04-05 3 London, Apr. 4. AN Inquest was held yesterday at Oxford on Norton Knatchbull*Huges:en. whcse death occurred at Oxford on Mar. 26. He was the only son ot Sir Hughe Knatchbull-Hugessen, British Ambassador to Turkey.- ReuterReuter - 40 words
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Article350 1941-04-05 3 Italians Scuttle Destroyers London, Apr. 4. ITALIAN destroyers m the Red Sea have been scuttled by their crews. Router. London, Apr. 4. It is believed In authoritative circles m London that the Italians still have m the Red Sea three destroyers, two torpedo-boats and two or three submarinesReuter - 350 words
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224 1941-04-05 3 "The British Isles Still Stand In Spite Of Hitler's Dictum" T London, Apr. 4. P: Phil rMblic Ledgei Hitler has never been is characteristic of that It dings* to JJ2 made the supremely n i r are no islands hat was before the Battle la described by the m aReuter - 224 words
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289 1941-04-05 3 Quo Tai-chi Is Sorry To Leave London London, Apr. 4. INTERVIEWED by the Daily Tele- graph, Dr. Quo Tai-chi, Chinese Ambassador m London, who has been appointed Foreign Minister, said: "I am going with mixed feelings of regret and anticipation. I shall be sorry to leave friends I have madeReuter - 289 words
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Article101 1941-04-05 3 London, Apr. 4 IT l* generally understood that Dr. V« K. Wellington Koo will succeed Drl Quo Tai-chi as Chinese Ambassador m London, although no announcement can be expected until the British Government has given formal agreement Dr. Koo has been Chinese Ambassador m Paris since 1932.Reuter - 101 words
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62 1941-04-05 3 Teleki Faced With Harsh Nazi Demands London, Apr. 1. •yHE suicide of Count Teleki Hungarian Prime Minister, has aroused some speculation. It is believed that he found himsel with heavy German demands for Hungarian co-operation against Yugoslavia. It is believed he wished to reject these demands but had reached aReuter - 62 words
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98 1941-04-05 3 Soviet Accepts King Peter's Accession Vichy, Apr. 4. JM VYSHINSKI. deputy Soviet lfl Commissar for Foreign Affairs, has handed to M. Gabrilovitch. Yugoslav Minister m Moscow, an official document recognizing the official notification cf Kin-' Peter's accession to the throne of Yugoslavia, it is understood m diplomatic circles m Moscow.Reuter - 98 words
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164 1941-04-05 3 Washington, Apr. 4. "TTHE scarcity programme" lor control of certain United States agricultural products has now been ended," announced the AgTiculture Secretary, Mr. Claude R. Wickard, to-day. The programme, which involved: the slaughter of pi?s above a fixed number. the ploughing under ofReuter - 164 words
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69 1941-04-05 3 (Fre« Press Special Cable) Sydney, Apr 4. ■TME Minister of Supply, Senator Mcßrid\ b«I announced that petrol consumption since rationing b:gan on Oct. 1 has b?en reduced by 20 to 25 per cent. Pro-war consumption was 3CO.COa.OfHI gallons annually and, In .<pite of th* increased rot69 words
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Article51 1941-04-05 3 New I), ihi. A or. 4 ANEW trade agreement Uetwea India and Biuma piv*s Indian poods If per cvv\. preference over non-Empire goods and ten per preference over goods from ether Empire countries. The agreement is operetta 1 >ndaj and lasts for an Indefinite periol of time.Reuter - 51 words
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Advertisement157 1941-04-05 3 RED PALM OIL contains considerable quantities of Vitamin A. may >c used as a cooking oil or as a medicine. Prevents Influenza, Coughs and Colds. Product of Malaya. per 50 cents, bottle. MEDICAL HALL LTD. 3. BATTERY ROAD. 4 POPULAR CHOICE FOR YOUR WEEK-END SHOW! CATHAY to- »ay A 3.15-6.15-9.15157 words
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738 1941-04-05 4 The Singapore Free Press SATURDAY, APRIL 5, 1941. Growing More Food CNCOURAGING progress Is being made with the campaign for growing more food m Malaya and thus reducing the dependence of this country on supplies from overseas. Figures obtained by the official organ of the Malayan Department of Agriculture and738 words
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1979 1941-04-05 4 Our London Letter By Our Own Correspondent London, Feb. 21. TT really is surprising how we are getting: back to the usual run of things these days. An opera season has opened this week. Mozart, Verdi, Puccini and Strauss are being presented just1,979 words
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Advertisement47 1941-04-05 4 "Dorii i|ou jusi love ROSES?" >gi!flr£!| Yes. but best m I&KMg a riM LPT Ir 1m caldbecks By Special appointment Established 1872. KEWEST DESIGNS IN DIAMOND JEWELLERY Necklaces Bracelets Brooches Rings Clip Watches. Incorporated tn Ceylon) SINGAFORE IPOH PENANG. PUTS ITS SPARKLE into every occasion SODA! WATER]47 words
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Miscellaneous7 1941-04-05 4 Bluey Curley Route Order For Fifth Column7 words
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Article, Illustration725 1941-04-05 5 Evelyn Irons - Evelyn Irons r ßy -j AKEW months ago, every other woman I met was j n g for a job. These en could not understand they should be workless. were bewildered by the while 4.000,000 of them ployed m the last war—725 words
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765 1941-04-05 5 rpHE long-promised British fashion campaign is about to be launched m South America. The Board of Trade is sending the work of some half-duzen British designers at least three of whom have worldfamous names together with madeup samples of British fabrics, writes a special correspondent765 words
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Article557 1941-04-05 5 Sheilah Graham - DRENDA Marshall looks her best m severe, sophisticated hats and suits. With a brown velvet corduroy sports dress, Brenda wears a rolled-brim chapeau m pink and brown. The body of the hat is m shell pink crepe with rows of dark brown stitching. The head-band and binding are557 words
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Article, Illustration51 1941-04-05 5 Two Pretty New Hair Styles Here are two pretty hair styles to take to your hairdresser for copying on your own head. Note the curly fringe m the first trimmed with a big black velvet bow. The hair is swept m a thick roll m the second picture, easy to51 words
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Advertisement288 1941-04-05 5 2& eOi.£*&*/Y S7XSE.T- In EXCESS ACID *M CAUSES THAT PAIN l^gl Take this Advice and HH Eat what you like il^\ *Jm lUtd haw <!«•**•«•** Powder will give you imn^dtati 3& 111 rtlltf from your pain. And, whit to ovon moro Important, fe? ■\*l» n 4 »twnithant your ttoowoh to288 words
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Advertisement77 1941-04-05 5 1 how about 11; 111 1 0 two pound I Rabbit IJ\ Sy? Rabbit stew for \j I** v/ enough tor I dinner?" C\ lour' person* 1 I II i > 1 g;mi,iini ni^ w^j I |w^^ l\l "we've /of» J 1"a Rabbit /k A ood I makes a f\77 words
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539 1941-04-05 6 Loopholes In Australia's Ban On Cameras HTHE moment anybody sets foot on a boat, from a dinghy to an ocean liner, with a camera, even one of the box type, he breaks the law of Australia and is punishable by fine or imprisonment. The latest Na ional Security Regulation, claimed539 words
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Article97 1941-04-05 6 MEMBERS of a double dance act, Alice Low and Samuel Sweet, were married m a small airship at the municipal airport at Rochester. New York State, recently. When the ceremony was due to be held, airport officials said it would have to be cancelled as97 words
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44 1941-04-05 6 r«EORGE WINGRAVE. the last of the characters m Jerome K. Jerome's "Three Men m a Boat." died m London at the age of nearly 80. Both Jerome and Hentschel. the other two characters, predeceased him.44 words
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Article, Illustration27 1941-04-05 6 A Junkers 88 which was brought down during a recent raid at Etchingham, Sussex, a few moments after an "alert had soundefi.27 words
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421 1941-04-05 6 Canberra Plan For £6,000,000 Store Of Essential Goods nETAILS of the Commonwealth Government's scheme to provide a constant reserve of about £6,000,000 worth of emergency household supplies were given by the Australian Minister for Commerce, Sir Earle Page, recently. He was explaining the National Security (Emergency Supplies) Regulations, which have421 words
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83 1941-04-05 6 Japan Sees Early Entry Of U.S. Into World War THE Tokio newspaper Yomiuri gives prominence to a prediction that the United States will participate m the war m May or June at the latest. The newspaper adds that m that event, America would be forced to use her own ships83 words
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Article, Illustration18 1941-04-05 6 Machine Gun Blazing Away In Libya A British machine gun post m the Western Desert. Note the steam18 words
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Advertisement55 1941-04-05 6 LINGNAM'S CHILLY SAUCE ft MILO »'OU»NT RILItM AWITItI* or OKk>OMTruL riAvou* Tor roast and cold meat, steaks. Cutlets, chops, fish, oyster cocktails, gravies, game, soup, salad, cheese, etc A PRODUCT OF BRITISH MALAYA »ma ww^^LJSJT***^ I ill Warms 2 K5 y til Coat Tart V R. VICK a CO, LTDI55 words
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Advertisement174 1941-04-05 6 m Selling at the lowest price m Gillette history, Thin Gillette blades are specially designed to give even the tenderest skin a close, clean, comfortable shave Golden m colour, honed to the famous Gillette edge, these Thin Gillettes give you a new ■■■■■■■■■■^■■■■B high level m shaving comfort with the174 words
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Article392 1941-04-05 7 AGAIN IN MAY No Paral^TTo Big Johore "Stand-By" all members of Johore's Passive Defence Services have been officially requested to "proceed to their appointed posts and places of assembly as and when directed" during the period Apr. 16 to May 4, the Free Press is informed officially392 words
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Article320 1941-04-05 7 CHARGES WHICH ARE •'HANGING FIRE" A GTI oNG plea that their clients A net have to come to court :ter week while criminal hung nre" against them— as 1 re had asked for postponement oneraent^— was made by two m the Singapore third court v before320 words
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Article191 1941-04-05 7 Of Salvation Army Officers I m street patrol of Bal--1 .-my 's women officers who ion than 300 hours last year a unsavoury cates and and on the streets.' was re- I :t-Col H. A. Lord at and Sale of Work Ti t n191 words
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112 1941-04-05 7 "MUMMY'S HAND" HAS CHILLS THRILLS VET another horror film has arrived m I Sircanore replete with -spine-chilling acd blood curdling" episodes. This aptly describes Unlversal's production "The Mummy's Hand." which began Its general release at the Capitol yesterday. The film is a good one of Its type. The story is112 words
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Article71 1941-04-05 7 CD SPUIUoLNG. a Britisher, admitted m the Singapore third court yesterday that he was the man wanted on a warrant issued m Netfri Sembilan alleging criminal breach of trust as a servant. H£ was offered bail of $500 by Mr. L. C. Goh. the magistrate, but71 words
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Article79 1941-04-05 7 FIRMER proprietor of a jewellery business. Lam Koo Chye unsucc &sf ully applied for Ms discharge from bankruptcy before the Chief Justice. Sir Percy McElwame, In the mill Court yesterday Mr. T. L Tan, repre sentin* the Official Assignee, said Lam haa rwo wives one of whom was79 words
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Article337 1941-04-05 7 FOREST OFFICER NOT TO BLAME pHARLES Owen Flemmlch, of the Malayan Forest Service, stationed at Mersing (Johore), described m the Singapore Coroner's court yesterday how as he was on his way to the Royal Singapore Flying Club on Mar. 20, his car came into collision with a337 words
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Article175 1941-04-05 7 4 PLEA to be allowed U) pay Instalments *vf $10 a month instead of having a bankruptcy order made against his client was made by Mr T S Tsan on behalf of Chew Wing Slew 'before the Chief Justice. Sir Percy McElwalne. m the High175 words
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427 1941-04-05 7 SCHOOLS MAY AID BACK-TO-LAND MOVEMENT A HOPE that the teaching of gardening In schools may give the pupils a real liking for agriculture and m this way help m some measure to maintain Mback-to-the-land" movement, leading not only to the desirable increase of food production m Malaya but also to427 words
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146 1941-04-05 7 BIG SUM COLLECTED FOR RAID VICTIMS W^KLL over $1,000 was coll cted last night as a result of the ball organized by members of the CHurtson Sergeants' Mats, rort Canning at Uie Victoria Memorial Hall In aid of me Lord Mayors National Air Raid Distress146 words
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Article65 1941-04-05 7 poa driving a motor-car along Orchard Road otherwise than In an orderly and carefui manner, H van Cuylenberg. •>. Wearne's Air Services Ltd.. was fined 525 when he pleaded guilty m the Singaporr traffic court yesterday Van Cuylenberg was said to have >nproperlv overtaken two motorcars on65 words
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Article51 1941-04-05 7 A discliarge from bankruptcy was granted by the CWef Justice, Sir Percy McElwaine, n the High Court yesterday to Augistine Umpu who was declared bankrupt m 1935 wl*,h liabilities of <930. Mr. T. L. Tan, representing the Official Assignee, said that the applicant had paid a dividend of 66 per51 words
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465 1941-04-05 7 Witness's Protest Daring CrossExamination At Inquiry ai THINK it's a filthy trick to adopt this line of questioning and bring out this evidence," exclaimed at witness, Henry Moore, quantity surveyor employed at the Naval Base, at the conclusion of a threehour cross-examination while he was giving evidence m a preliminary465 words
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Article104 1941-04-05 7 A BIG drive is being organized m Singapore to collect scrap and materials generally to help win the war. Singapore Scrap Week will start shortly and details will be published m a few days' time, U is officially announced. To begin with, the following things are particularly required:104 words
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162 1941-04-05 7 Forced School Children To Scatter A LORRY driver who "forced a line of Convent school children to scatter," at a pedestrian crossing, had his driving licence suspended for a month m the Singapore traffic court yesterday. Telling the driver, Ong fie Laft. "It was a very dangerous thing to do,"162 words
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379 1941-04-05 7 Td& death occurred »t trie Joiiore Barm) General Hospital, on T*iur>ci&y after a short Illness of Count Earlmg Oliif Crirte- toller Viggo I>aimeskjold -Samsoe, an assistant of Mount Austin (Johore) luibbtr Estates Ltd., at the a**e of 23 years. The funeral at Bicadari Cemetery379 words
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Article44 1941-04-05 7 Mr. ft. FV>rt>ea naa Dem K^^ainvrd Director of Passive Define- for rvßwaf areas m Singapore and Johore Directors of passive defence for the (list nous of l*u~u( und Oj JcUbu are, respectively, the District Omour Larut and Mr ap^us Campbell slate <ia*e i© notification*44 words
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Article151 1941-04-05 7 Many Will Go On Reserve TTHE Government has had under consideration for some time the problem of the utilization to the best advantage of Volunteers who owing to the needs of their particular essential occupation are exempted from mobilization or exempted from all forms of military training. An151 words
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Advertisement22 1941-04-05 7 GOOD FOOD PROMPT COURTEOUS ATTENTION the reasons for its Increasing POPULARITY at the CJ P I T 0 L RESTAURANT Air -Conditioned22 words
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Advertisement194 1941-04-05 7 SERVUt 16ILURING AT ROBIRSONS Chir l-nj»lisli cu«tcr is w<"l! :iCMiiamfed with xll items o! nervier tailoring u«ul we can MtMbctory completion of ;iny urui«uiii tailoring undertaken. We have full details of Nmvhl, Military and Air Force requirements «n<f our best services Jire availabl<' fc»i such orders. tol'tuiMk QUOTATIONS fOR SERVICE194 words
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Advertisement415 1941-04-05 8 P. O. and BRITISH INDIA LINES (INCORPORATED CN ENGLAND > P 6c O. S. N. COS SAILINGS. The b€«t possible services are being maintained by The P. ft 0. S. N. Coy. from the Straits to their usual ports of call m China, India, Ceylon and the United Kingdom. Passengers415 words
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Advertisement306 1941-04-05 8 BURNS PHILP LINE (Incorporated m Australia) FOR BRISBANE, SYDNEY AND MELBOURNE via JAVA, DARWIN AND THURSDAY ISLAND. Monthly sailings by s* MARELLA (7-575 tons) and m*. MHtKIR (U.MH tons). Both vessels ire fitted with Cabin-de-luw single and double berth cabins, swimming baths. inxarioas poWic rooms. Single Return. Ist class Singapore/Brisbane306 words
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Advertisement370 1941-04-05 8 MANSFIELD CO., LTD. BLUE FUNNEL LINE. Frequent Sailings to United Kingdom. Dates are m guaranteed, all cargo bookings subject to Conference War Clauses. WESTERN AUSTRALIA THE SHORTEST SEA ROUTE AT THE CHEAPEST FARC Regular Services to Fremantle (Perth) via Java by first class passenger ships. Single fare $192 (A £28)370 words
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1329 1941-04-05 9 How War Tax Ordinance Operates In The Colony AS a result of many inquiries from the public who still do not understand the operation of the War Tax Ordinance m the Colony, the War Tax Department has issued an explanatory statement dealing with the subject m detail. The memorandum draws1,329 words
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Article974 1941-04-05 9 MAC - MAC BY A SECTION of Seletar Depot rt were the guests at a social evening at the R.A.0.8. Club Seletar, on Tuesday night. The Air Force men were well entertained by the club's amateur artistes. Corporals StaffBrett and Barett won loud applause with their "Dark Blue" numbers,974 words
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Article98 1941-04-05 9 TTVKE broadcasts from Singapore m Asiatic 1 languages which were recently extended will shortly be further enlarged. Beginning to-day, a programme ir. Malay consisting of a talk and music, will be broadcast every Saturday from 10 p.m to 10.30 p.m. A programme m Malayalnm also con-98 words
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Article337 1941-04-05 9 FURTHER 29 EXEMPTIONS GRANTED rpHIRTY-nve more applications for A exemption fro rr continuous training with the Volunteers during the April-June period were hoard b} the Singapore Tribunal yesterday. The Tribunal, comprising Mr. J. C. Tobbett, Mr. P. A. B. Mrherron and Mr. R. E. Prentis. rranted exemption m 29 rases.337 words
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Advertisement165 1941-04-05 9 CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS .1 TENDERS t invite-; ten- of the ileam "i" a^ she now lies at I Wharf; Johore Bahru. .Id be addressed to the v J<^hore, and should not later thcr. noon on 15. 1941. ikINC \V\L DIMENSIONS: rail 10?* 6" BP 90' (T Moulded 20* (T I^ck) ft165 words
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Advertisement300 1941-04-05 9 THE SINGAPORE C.-OF-l RURHER ASSOCIATION H^ILY PKK Rt CURRENT \pril 4 1* oVlork noon No. IX RSS S'x>t ."jsf 38?* No. IX RSS F O B. m cases April 39\, 1914 GF.A.Q. H SS. F. 0.8. m bales April 38 v FAQ RSS. O B. m balfs April 38\ fi300 words
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Miscellaneous783 1941-04-05 9 Broadcasting TO-DAY EMPIRE STATION SINGAPORE u*£E?*.^' Mamssio nil. *J*l c < tm m GSF-18.** metres (15.15 «/••> and GSO 9ft net (StM «n.) -Ki.x6 metres (17.79 m/c») 'roui f.if p! 7ts «c <«»•»« P»<roiiciionrs» 11 a-™ Indian G58—31.53 metres (5.51 m/es) and GSIj H'kKien Muscit; 12.15 pm M.53 metres (11.75783 words
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Miscellaneous70 1941-04-05 9 Garrison Diary To night: Carnival dance, Garrison Sergeants' Mess, rulau Brani; Carnival dance, R.E. (Changi). Sunday:— Lo>al Regiment, R.E. (Changi) Alexandra Sergeants' Messes Tombola. Monday:— Whist drive at R.A.F. (Seletar) Married Fan»aIks 1 Club. Tuesday:— Whist drives at U.A. (Changi) Married Families' Club. Fort Canning and Nee Soon Sergeants' Messes70 words
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Miscellaneous135 1941-04-05 9 POST OFFICF MAIL LIST Mails close at the General Post Office as follows TO-DAY Australia oir 12.30 p.m. Java air 12.30 p.m. New Zealand air 12.30 p m Medan air 12 30 p.m Palembang air 12.30 o.m MONDAY Aden air 4p.m. Africa air 4 p.m. Burma air 4 p.m Ceylon135 words
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Article977 1941-04-05 10 DEPOT COUNSEL BEST BETS TO-DAY First Day Of Singapore Summer Race Meeting WINNERS DIFFICULT TO PICK P>EPOT is chosen to win the Anniversary Cup at ttukit u Timah to-day, the first day of the Singapore Turf Clubs Surmner (Governor's Cup) Meeting. Depot is given as the best bet of the977 words
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Article724 1941-04-05 10 i ELECTIONS for t^-day's ra~es at Bukit I i mall are: FREE PRESS tee 1: Resistance. Happy Sal. ice 2: Exeve, Golden Melody, .cc 3: Annie Rooney, Hengist. cc 4: I phel.l. Slapdash. cc 5: Douhb Esso, Honeymoon, cc 0: Depot, Eeljrass. cc 7: Counsel, Pro Patria.724 words
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Article27 1941-04-05 10 DLAYING at the Royal Siagapor* Golf Club yesterday, Dr. W. Linehan did the second hole. Old Course a distant of 2CB yards, m one27 words
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Article, Illustration44 1941-04-05 10 In preparation for their forthcoming league engagements, the Singapore Cricket Club met the Argylls m a friendly soccer match on the padan? on Wednesday and were beaten by five goals to two. This picture shows the game m progress Free Press picture.44 words
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515 1941-04-05 10 Indian General Hospital Beat Signals 3—1 SMALL UNITS HOCKEY FINAL AT GILLMAN Indian General Hospital 3; Signals 1. THE Indian General Hospital wrested the Malaya Command Small Units hockey challenge cup from the holders, the Signals, beating them by three goals to one m an exciting, vigorous final played at515 words
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64 1941-04-05 10 TTO-MORROW, at the Royal Singapore Yacht Club, the "A" "B" and "C classes will sail a sweepstake race, starting times as follows: "C" Class at 9.50 am.; "A" Class at 10 a m "B f< Class at 10.10 a.m. The Singapore 14ft. one-design din?hy64 words
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Article58 1941-04-05 10 'THE following have been selected to play cricket for the V.M.C.A. versus the S.C.R.C. on the Anson Road at 2.10 p m to-day I. B. Suratta. A Dunne. R. Lyne. H Yates G. L. Day, J. Miles, C. Beeston, Tan Guan Hong. Au Tat Choo, B. Fones, Tan58 words
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Article26 1941-04-05 10 PIE Manchester reserves beat the Loyal reserves by six goals to four In v reserve division league soccer fixture at Gill man Barracks yesterday.26 words
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318 1941-04-05 10 THE following are the starting times and teams for the golf match between the Army Command versus Volunteers, to be played at Garrison Golf Club to-morrow. Army players mentioned first: 8.30 a.m.. Lieut. K. I. McLeod (Scr.) and Lieut. G. B. Hendry (2) vs.318 words
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660 1941-04-05 10 CHINESE ATHLETIC PROVE WORTHY WINNERS Chinese Athletic 2; R.A.F DLAYING their first match of the season befort a ljj 'crowd at Anson Road stadium yesterday, the lUyal Foree last year's first division league sorcer champior were defeated by the Chinese Athletic team, the660 words
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Advertisement10 1941-04-05 10 m mm f&B* f TIAiC Aw w lv 11 am.10 words
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Miscellaneous137 1941-04-05 10 Week-end Sports Events TO-DAY Races: Singapore Turf Club's Summer meeting, first day. at Bukit Timah. Soccer: S.A.F.A. league, first division. Loyals vs. Malays, stadium; second division (a). R.A.S.C. vs. SIMV, Alexandra; 8.H.L., Naafi vs. Straits Times. Depot; A.P.C. vs. Fords. A.P.C. Cricket: SRC. vs. C.S.C, S.R.C. Police vs. Indian Asi-n.,137 words
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