The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 16 April 1941
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Title Section20 1941-04-16 1 LATE SINGAPORE EDITION The Singapore Free Press AND DAILY NEWS NO. 16,283. ESTI). 1835. WEDNESH4Y, APRIL 16. 1941. 5 CENTS20 words
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144 1941-04-16 1 Strong Attack On German Battle-Cruisers Lying At Brest BURSTS "ON OR NEAR WARSHIPS" I on Jon. Apr. 15. tack on Brest A i> re the German Sehamhorst and i 'eature communique. nrcc ol airtnber command at Brest last ■1 for about weather. arer and. albscrvmUoo of the battle r.d GneisenauReuter - 144 words
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Article716 1941-04-16 1 Contact Renewed' In Northern Greece GERMANS MASSING TANK COLUMNS FOR DETERMINED ATTACK orvrptT <i_ London, Apr. 15. S LVhKAJi thrusts by enemy mechanized troops against the right sector of the Hritish and Imperial line m northern Greece have been repulsed. Communiques issued by British headquartersReuter - 716 words
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Article118 1941-04-16 1 I and »n Apr. 15. xnnounoed that H. M. '-..v.v nture ha* been torpedoed Mib~ nk tish Tijrris sank --r bound for a port m '.tn f Reuter. atro. Apr. 15. German romR.A.I raided Sofia. m rapiUl, on Sunday night. NUtion. marshalling rehouses were the chief fires wereReuter - 118 words
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Article67 1941-04-16 1 London, Apr. 15. GERMAN raiders were reported over a number of points m Britain to-day, I and one of a formation 01 enemy fighters head'ng lor the south coast is said to have been shot down into the i Channel. i Correspond?nts say that R.A.F.Reuter - 67 words
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Article39 1941-04-16 1 Washington, Apr. 15. PRESIDENT Roosevelt has placed Ifr. Harry Hopkins, his special envoy, to be officially m charge of the purchasing and acquisition of war materials for all countries which are benefiting under the Lease and Lend Act.- ReuterReuter - 39 words
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111 1941-04-16 1 Egypt's Chamber Discusses Military Position Cairo, Apr. 15. T^HE military situation has been discussed at a secret session of the Egyptian Chamber of Deputies, it is learned to-day. The following statement was approved by the Chamber: "After hearing a statement from the Government with regard to the military situation mReuter - 111 words
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182 1941-04-16 1 How Greek Army In Macedonia Thrace Made Its Escape London, Apr. 15. •"THE story of the Greek retreat by sea from Macedonia and Thrace is told by the Daily Telegraph's correspondent m Athens, who says he was the only foreign correspondent m northern Greece during the German occupation. He describesReuter - 182 words
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Article105 1941-04-16 1 Zurich, Apr. 15. WITH the military situation strengthening the position of Vichy supporters of French -German collaboration, the return of Laval, racked Foreign Minister, to Marshal Petain's Government is considered likely by the Vichy correspondent of the newsoaper La Suisse. He hints that should Laval returnReuter - 105 words
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113 1941-04-16 1 London, Apr. 15. WHILE the general situation m the j Mediterranean is regarded as 1 serious, it is not considered grave. Reuter's military correspondent was told this m authoritative military quarters m London to-day. German and Italian propaganda, it Greece but had made no mention113 words
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420 1941-04-16 1 22 ENEMY AIRCRAFT ARE DESTROYED A r Ivondon, Apr. 15. BOUT 200 German prisoners were taken and over 100 of the enemy left dead when the British forces at Tobruk counter-attacked and repulsed the heavy German tank and infantry attackReuter - 420 words
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Article234 1941-04-16 1 New Delhi, Apr. 15. MANY deeds of gallantry by Indian ITI troops during operations leading to the fall of Massawa are described m dispatches received from Eritrea, says a Press- note, adding that the morale of the Italians began to give way under the relentless batterin srReuter - 234 words
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Advertisement88 1941-04-16 1 ~~Y(H WANT GOOD vNi INKXPENSIVE cottons fit BAVB WEMCOPLAT 06PUN .WEMCODAY TO. NIGHT DINNER DANCE (infcrntal) 8 p.m. to midnight baret -me ACTHD mm acrobatic Ai traction IHt AolUn UUU oancers inner^sMM. Non- Diners $1.00 S ATURDAY SPECIAL RACE DINNER. DANCE CABARET, book now. Wild lIKAW BOOKINGS ON SVTURDA* NIGHTS,88 words
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Advertisement59 1941-04-16 1 CREPE ROMANCE is \v A CREPE FOR IMPORTANT DATES WEEK ENDS.. X CHARMING COLORS SEAVIEW HOTEL BALI -KOOM PERFECTLY AIRCONDITIO\FI> BY SF%RRF.E7F> TO-NIGHT FRIDAY 6c SATURDAY SPKCIAL DINNER DANCt: Dinner $3. Non-Diners admitted free of charge. THE ROTARY CLUB f-Y OF SINGAPORE MBn TO-DAY AT 1 P.M. VI THF ADF.I59 words
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Article273 1941-04-16 2 I i PROFESSOR J. R. KAYMOUAT. formerly 1 of the Kirtg Edward VII College of j MPiiicine m Singapore who retired and settled dewn m Australia six years ago, suffered a heavy loss m New South Wales recently when his property m Gosford caught fire.273 words
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47 1941-04-16 2 PROTEST TO U.S. ON ITALIAN SHIP SEIZURE Washington, Apr 15. i ITALY'S latest nota to the United States regarding the seizure ot Italian ships m United States ports makes a "most vigorous protest against this arbitrary action" and challenges the legality of th? United States Government.- ReuterReuter - 47 words
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135 1941-04-16 2 YTIVIEN Leigh maintains the high I standard of her acting as Scarlett O'Hara m "Gone With the Wind" m her new picture, "Waterloo Bridge," which opened at the Capitol Theatre last night. It is a poigrvit story of romance m London during the last war,135 words
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Article45 1941-04-16 2 pINES totalling $11 were imposed on Tan j Neng when he pleaded guilty m the traffic court yesterday to driving his motor cycle j without a licence and without a third party insurance policy along G^ylang Road on i Monday.45 words
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Advertisement97 1941-04-16 2 SO THRILLING! SO TIMELY! SO GLORIOUS! TO-DAY at 3-15, 6-15 915 p.m. at the ALHAMBRA ALL THE THRILLS AND GLORY OF THE U.S. FLEET IN ACTION! »y WJ>*jlßl 'lt^ffeWHffr t iHßftßfii >■■■■ 3 STUART-FRANK McHUGH^SI Dir«cf«fll by LLOYD BACON W* W> A WARNER BROS.-Firti N«ii«noi Mtfm Don't miss this graud97 words
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Advertisement225 1941-04-16 2 M.G.M/S Second-in-Line I IT ALL STARTED IN A LONDON AIR-RAID SHELTER! of the Grand Hit t «H2r«AWfFTT (TH4RA" i PARADE! VIVIEN LEIGH m her first role since •SCARLETT OHARA (V.u rN MIDNIGHT PREMIERE:- with ROBERT TAYLOR m M.G.M.'s Thnlhng Romanfc Adventur. SATURDAY NIGHT I 3 SHOWS DAILY CAPITOL CAPITOL 3.15-6.15-9.1S225 words
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Advertisement112 1941-04-16 2 9^/ DAY-TO-DAY 3.15, 6.15 9.15 "THE TREE OF LIBESTY" SEE SPECIAL ADVERTftEME*T OH PAGE 7 WATCH YOUR LOCAL NBWSPAPEIS FOR SCREENING ANNOUNCEMENT ARTHUR -ASKEY pavilion /^~a 3 SHOWS DAILY 3.15, 6.15 9. 1S jp^Up 8.8.C. UPROARIOUS tK^'n^B^^^tf COME»Y ENTERTAINMENT THE GREATEST comedy team L^££f3s^S!S AMD A BIG CAST Hl^SS*-* 00112 words
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Miscellaneous73 1941-04-16 2 POST OFFICE MAIL LIST Mails close at the General Post Office as follows: TO-D*'" Java air 10.30 a.m. Medan air 11 a.m. Palembang air 10 30 a.m. ARRIVALS Mails from Great Britain etc. (surface) general delivery 8.15 a.m. to-day. Mails from Indo -China (air) general delivery 1.40 p.m. to-day. Mails73 words
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285 1941-04-16 3 'tfo Southward Drive Japanese Minister Tells Australians (FREE PRESS SPECIAL CABLE) Sydney, Apr. 15. r N statement m Melbourne this afternoon, the Japanese i Minister. Mr. Kawai, said: U I can find no threat of \outhv*ard drive m the Russo- Japan pact. I can *peak285 words
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251 1941-04-16 3 War Position Acute, Says Acting Prime Minister Canberra, Apr. 15. DEVEALING confidential war information, Mr. A. W. v Fadden, acting Prime Minister, told the Loan Council to-day that from now on every Australian would have to give all he has and all he had. One indispensible necessity was to provideReuter - 251 words
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403 1941-04-16 3 X Japanese neutrality; resulted i'rom Russia's .•?rmany. and Japan's fear Stages, said Mr. O. M. Gree:. Ipert on Far Eastern affairs, m a talk from the BBC. span's pledge to reof Inner reen recalled that 20 -r.ado a similar proi under403 words
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187 1941-04-16 3 Secret Clauses In JapanSoviet Agreement? London, Apr. 15. be surprising, says The diplomatic correspondent, if I secret clauses m neutrality pact were true. rUinfy the clauses as published are for their omissions. They orrl about the Axis threeict uoes Japan's new promi* cf neutrali fit m with her military cttfcReuter - 187 words
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58 1941-04-16 3 Yhe d Maaeaw, Apr. 15. swSiL dOeS not solve aU the manifold llSf f s>vl Japanese relations a direct path towards their the sorlet newspaper I It is well known what ■"•set negotiations on the -...r r a trade agreement ani J No doubt58 words
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169 1941-04-16 3 London, Apr. 15. IT is learned m London to-day that m fucure British merchant shipping losses will be published monthly instead of weekly. The first set of figures will be issued about the middle of May and will give the losses for the whole monthReuter - 169 words
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Article62 1941-04-16 3 Shanghai, Apr. 15. THE American consul-general is ex--1 pected to lodge a P r tes V w ith «Sl? JaDanese consular authorities over the* confiscation by the Japanese navy of over $1,000,000 worth of kerosene ba'onging to the Texas Oil Company aboard a BritishReuter - 62 words
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35 1941-04-16 3 Shanghai. Apr. 13. fSTT>ORTATION of 88 commodities from E^an^S to the South China port, of KwanSwßay, Hon* Kong Kowloon^ and the Nanking Ministry of rt n ro ™'J£35 words
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Article104 1941-04-16 3 Tokio Soviet Aid To China Tokio, Apr. 15. rE hope that the Soviet attitude towards Japan will improve following the conclusion of the new treaty was expressed by the deputy spokesman of the Japanese Information Board when asked by journalists to-day whether supply of war materials to China by RussiaReuter - 104 words
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Article206 1941-04-16 3 "War Is Now In Decisive Phase" Washington, Apr. 15. "TTHE war is now m its decisive phase," the British Minister m Washington. Mr. Nevile ButkA', stated m a speech to-day. "If the mounting passim for liberty m Britain can be matched by equal intensity of filing here, then nothing whichReuter - 206 words
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66 1941-04-16 3 Wellington, Apr. 15. rE winning of the war takes precedene? over all other considerations m New Zealand to-day, the Prime Minister. Mr. Peter Fraser. told the annual Labour Party conference. This is not the time for differences among the e^ect^rs, he declared Meantime theReuter - 66 words
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148 1941-04-16 3 London, Apr. 15. V^TTU the weather across the Channel a?ain unsuitable for flying, Nazi activity over Britain last night was confined to visits from stray raiders. Some bombs were dropped on the northeast England coast and In the west but the casualties and damageReuter - 148 words
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Article22 1941-04-16 3 (Free Press Special Cable) Sydney, Apr. 15. MAJ.-GEN. Wynter has returned from the Middle East because of 111-health.22 words
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Article276 1941-04-16 3 Addis Ababa, Apr. 15. r^NE of the Italians' ablest and most elusive divisional commanders, Gen. Mino Santini, was brought into Addis Ababa yesterday after surrendering to a group ot South African officers. With him were Brig. Sirigatti, three colonels. 40 other officers, 120 white troops and 160Reuter - 276 words
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Article76 1941-04-16 3 rIE St. Andrew's Church Mission staged a successful variety entertainment of Indian dance and musical items at the Victoria Theatre last night m aid of the Christ Church Building Fund. The programme, consisting of 20 items, was under the direction of Dr. M. Chota Singh. The76 words
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288 1941-04-16 3 k London, Apr. 15. TIIE regret of Dr. Quo Tai-chi's (Chinese Ambassador) many friends at nls coming departure from England will »>? tempered, says The Times m a leader, by the knowledge that he has been summoned to China to become MinisterReuter - 288 words
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51 1941-04-16 3 Nazi Prisoners Don't Want To Be Put With Italians Athens, Apr. 15. A NUMBER of German prisoners hi\v ifoeft4? reached Athens and have been taken to a concentration ramp. On being taken to a dormitory already occupied by Italian officers they all empttewiji a fervent wish to be lodged elsewhere.-Reuter - 51 words
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47 1941-04-16 3 Rio de Janeiro, Apr. 15. TTHE United Stales Government has informed Brazil that all facilities gained by establishing American bases m Greenland will be available to planes and ships of other American Republics for common defence of the Western Hemisphere.- ReuterReuter - 47 words
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156 1941-04-16 3 New York, Apr. 15. *T*HE Nazis m Italy are compared 1 to a "plague of locusts* by a writer m the New York Post to-day. Not only, are raw materials laeUttC but Germany has drafted skilled Italian labour into German factories. "Tn theReuter - 156 words
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Article23 1941-04-16 3 N.S.W. ELECTIONS ON MAY 10 (Free Pi-ess Special Cable) Sydney, Anr. l."». PiE New South Wales elections hays been fixed for May 10.23 words
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30 1941-04-16 3 London, Apr. IC. J-[ITLER and Mussolini have sent Identical telegrams, expressing satis/action at the formation of the puppet Government to the independent Croal stute. ReuterReuter - 30 words
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Advertisement150 1941-04-16 3 POLAROID DAY GLASSES See how Ibis new scientific litfht control stops reflected glare and protects your eye* as no other sun glass ran protect them. They give >ou the view without the glare. Medical Hall Ltd. 3. Battery Road OWING TO GREAT SUCCESS SEASON EXTENDED! CATHAY 3 SHOWS 3.15, B.la,150 words
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682 1941-04-16 4 The Singapore Free Press WEDNESDAY, APRIL 16, 1941. The War In Africa yHS war m Africa has during the past fortnight been somewhat overshadowed by the march of events m the Balkans, where powerful British Imperial forces, fighting alongside their Greek and Yugoslav allies, are m contact with the German682 words
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432 1941-04-16 4 Walter Duranty - Soviet Russia Has Changed Enormously In Past Year Walter Duranty By COVIET Russia has changed •^enormously m the last year. When this correspondent arrived m Moscow from Riga at this time last year, conditions were admittedly difficult, but, although I have known the Soviet Union with its surprising ups and432 words
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492 1941-04-16 4 Japan 's New Order Is A Fight For Rice JAPAN'S new order m the Orient, seems to be boiling down to a j fight for rice. Not oil, not scrap iron, not living room for its overcrowded people just a battle for enough to eat, writes Peter Edson, New York492 words
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Advertisement336 1941-04-16 4 ■m^fl "J lII* I Vi y& 9E I I I L_~"^mmV^dm! Lm&^Al nj jbj > -jr j if. V AND EYBRY OROP COOLING dfe REFRESHIHG > in^v t- wmf k V^tmV Jmmmft^ "JL jfHtr^Bmn^. S w* V mV^C/^ j^ 1 mP^^ lib It^^^nin^^^ftJJnl iL^^^k^in^a^^ WEAK KIDNEYS CAUSE RHEUMATISM Only a336 words
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Article, Illustration452 1941-04-16 5 15 th Century Malacca Folk Dance Revived In Singapore JHE home of Mr. and Mrs. Tom de Souza m Dorset Road presented an animated and picturesque scene on Sunday night when the most popular of Portuguese folk dances, the "Bra-nho mudando de Trajo," was danced and sung by a large452 words
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Article, Illustration60 1941-04-16 5 ll Kirn. who v.ts Cathe- groom is Kee Tin and I Mrs. Kiang cc Peck Wan, y :d Mrs. Lee :c and brideof Raffles col- 7 Wee Lee after at St. Andrew's Monday, Mr. Ong is ti d Mrs. Ong Swee nore and the bride M w Wee60 words
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Article934 1941-04-16 5 CLIO - CLIO BY J^|R. and Mrs. H. T. W. Oswell, who not very long ago were m Singapore where Mr. Oswell was m charge of a wartime department, are now living m Penang where they have a lovely house, once upon a time occupied by the Resident Councillor. This934 words
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Advertisement65 1941-04-16 5 C 'PfiOTBCT yb€//Z firescriptjon jt are a sufferer from fr Ringworm. Dhobies mW .-im. Prickly Heat, r Foot. ItchI, *m and Raahea. use c^ > Jut a few p wi aar. d'.. us lotion and reii f. Irritation H »t once, and a few ft ■wj u« ua llj effect65 words
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Advertisement47 1941-04-16 5 lING H A M S J CHILLY SAUCE a mho nou*xT «iii»m asevnesja) or ofL'GHTruc rLAvou* For roast and cold meat, steaks. cutlets, chops, fish, oyster cocktails, gravies, game, soup. k«lid. cheese, etc A PROOUCT OF BRITISH MALAYA I V^^ss****^ I um^HM* x I «Sk avtf^* A*^^47 words
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Article316 1941-04-16 6 A.I.F.'s Role In Balkan Campaign "A LL Australian s will be stirred to know that the A.I.F. is to take an important part m the defence on the Balkan front," the acting Australian Prime Minister, Mr. A. W. Fadden, declared recently. "After the entry of German troops in:o Bulgaria had316 words
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Article173 1941-04-16 6 MR. E. G Bonney, editor of the Mellfl bourne Argus, has been appointed Chief Publicity Censor. The Minister for Information, Senator H. S. Foil, announced m Canberra recently that after consultation with the Acting Director of Information, Mr. J. F. Williams, he had invited Mr. Bonney173 words
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Article53 1941-04-16 6 rAMOUS chain stores must soon close many branches m London and the provinces. This is part of the Government's concentration scheme, to eliminate uneconomic competition, and to release more men and women for work of national importance. Some chain stores may have to close down one of53 words
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Article, Illustration30 1941-04-16 6 A member of the crew of HM.S. Wallace shows a shipmate a piece of a "Junkers 88" shot down m an attack on a convoy.30 words
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723 1941-04-16 6 Minister For Navy Not Satisfied There Were No Spies At Nauru THE suggestion that spies are not at Nauru is one which, m view of all that has come and gone, I cannot entertain," declared the Australian Minister for the Navy (Mr. W. M. Hughes) at Canberra recently. The Minister's723 words
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102 1941-04-16 6 SELECTED for manufacture m Australia, the Beaufort bomber is the best aircraft of its type m the world. With progressive improvements, it would remain so for a considerable time. Satisfaction with the Beauforts was expressed m these words by the Australian102 words
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43 1941-04-16 6 pOLONEL F. A. Maguire, a wellknown Sydney surgeon, is to be appointed Director- General of Army Medical Services, m succession to Major-General Rupert Downes, who will be appointed Inspector-General of Australian Army Medical Services abroad. -««j n+vi43 words
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Article90 1941-04-16 6 SUPPLY Department officials m Canberra have refused to accept the responsibility of buying women's undergarments. They have recommended to the Government that a special allowance for underwear be made to enlisted members of the Women's Auxiliary of the R.A.A.F. They agree that they should arrange for90 words
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262 1941-04-16 6 Perth Girl Held As Hostage Weds German LORNA Sydney-Smith, the beautiful young Perth singer, whom Western Australians sent abroad to fame, has married a German. To-day, says the Vienna correspondent of the New York Times. Lorna Sydney, as she is still known to music lovers, is enthralling officers and the262 words
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724 1941-04-16 6 Ship-Shortage Hits Mutton Lamb Trade: Output Restrictions DLANS of the Federal Government for helping the mutton and lamb industry, the security of which is m dam* because of the shortage of ships to Great Britain were nounced recently by the Minister for Commerce, Sir Earle Page. Principal points of the724 words
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Advertisement60 1941-04-16 6 I Shave with a** Valet it is simple, quick and I I efficient. For with a M Valet there is nothing I to take to pieces, nothing to unscrew. Stropping I and cleaning are a matter of seconds, and ever) I blade gives a perfect shave for weeks on end60 words
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Advertisement75 1941-04-16 6 The time of test the test of time. Doth these great cities are standing up to unprecedented onslaughts from which they will emerge to become finer and better than ever. WILLS's "GOLD FLAKE" CIGARETTES too have stood the test of time an: are still the best. For they have, and75 words
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Article, Illustration431 1941-04-16 7 Dr. Tyau To Converse With British Envoy MEETING IN SINGAPORE hhiy learnt that the mission of Dr. Philip Twin, former Chinese Consul-General at Singapore bevt M special representative of the Chinese of Foreign Aflairs, has irreat significance for ChungkinS Government. m Singapore of Sir Archibald Clark431 words
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Article, Illustration106 1941-04-16 7 This pi?ture of the arrival m BatavU from Manila, of Mr. D. J. M Welter, Netherlands Minister for th e Colonies, (centre foreground), and Dr. van Klcft^ns, Minister for Foreign Affairs (extreme right), was flown to Singapore yesterday by K.N.I.L.M. plane. Both Mr. Welter and106 words
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Article253 1941-04-16 7 TENANT ALLOWED TO STAY Reference To Steps In An Emergency HI Men to think what U happen if trouble did m try— if there were •able repairs were reMr Mark Morrison Pont. Assessment Board 4 g on behalf of Kmdiar. a contracUnited Engineers and .phone and Electric fttton to eject253 words
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Article34 1941-04-16 7 COST OF LIVING ALLOWANCES DOWN atuon o/ five cent* compar*d made In the cost of .'or Apnl for Government ratal L rc: Class 1 (a) <b, and n (B) 13.45: Md 1 id) $4.40.34 words
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Article95 1941-04-16 7 FR selling a V 4 lb. tin of cocoa at one cent above the controlled sale price, Tan Boon Lai, managing partner of a small provision shop at Changi village, was fined $100, or one months rigorous imprisonment, m the Singapore fifth court yesterday.95 words
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Article51 1941-04-16 7 Lee Choon Nam appeared m the traffic court yesterday and claimed trial to a charge of negligent driving of a car on Good Friday and colliding: with a standard post at the sth mile Upper Serangoon. The case was postponed to Apr. 29 for mention and bail of $100 was51 words
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260 1941-04-16 7 Overcharged By 10 Cents: Proprietor Assistant Fined Total Of $700 FOOD CONTROL CASE COR overcharging by 10 cents on the sale of a lib. tin of rusks used m the preparation of a health drink, the managing proprietor of a provision store and his assistant were ordered to pay fines260 words
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160 1941-04-16 7 SINGAPORE St. Andrew's Society yes- tcrday inaugurated a fund for the relief of distress m the Clydeside district of Scotland. Within fcur hours of the opening of the Fund nearly $1,500 was received. The local society is attempting t3 make the fund one to which160 words
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Article126 1941-04-16 7 A 20-year-old Malay youth, Ibrahim bin A Saloh, was sentenced to 12 months' rigorous imprisonment m the Singapore criminal district court yesterday when he admitted breaking into the labourers' quarters of the Singapore Harbour Board m Trafalgar Street on Mar. 24. He was said to have126 words
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540 1941-04-16 7 Chinese Press Urges Counter Move By Britain, China U.S.A. *T»HE Chinese press m Singapore, commenting on the RussoJapanese neutrality pact, urges that too much importance should not be ascribed to it and points out that certain countries have shown a distinct tendency to regard agreements as nothing more than scraps540 words
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Article350 1941-04-16 7 Grave Desp oiler Caught "WORE than 30 graves have been ai despoiled by thefts which amount to desecration," declared Court Inspector D. R. Cowie m the third court yesterday m a case m which Sim Yue Kee was charged with stealing two pieces of iron railing from the old cemetery350 words
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Advertisement199 1941-04-16 7 Gland Discovery Restores Youth En 24 Hours n^'X*™ I™ 1 l°«a ol vigour. »«rvo«e- IV| J*^*- im Pure blood, failing 'th.ff wbo are oW an^ worn-out rilrS T* WUI d *»Khte<l to learn S-Aiai discovery by an American discovery makes it possible to 3 tit 11 r f tor 9199 words
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Advertisement62 1941-04-16 7 THE FAMOUS a^ MULTIFORT /^S^T WRIST WATCHES (ISSfPr These Watches are llfatofofmr ©SELF WINDING \WMW NON-MAGNETIC /fit WATERPROOF XliPr^ UNTARNISHABLE hmL^ •UNBREAKABLE Bvlftnl ACCURATE HJHfiIH RAFFLES PLACE SINGAPORE 164-41-153 YOU NEED NOT READ THIS IF YOU HAVE ALREADY SEEN COLUMBIA'S "The Tree of l '***l BUT IF •we proavi^\* won62 words
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Advertisement404 1941-04-16 8 P. O. and BRITISH INDIA LINES (INCORPORATED 0* ENGLAND) P O. S. M. COS SAILINGS. The b€«t possible services are bem* maintained j by Th€ P. ft 0. S. N. Coy. from the Straits to their usual ports of call m China, India, Ceylon and the United Kingdom. Pasaenprers are404 words
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Advertisement299 1941-04-16 8 BURNS PHILP LINE (Incorporated m Australiaf FOR BRISBANE, SYDNEY AND MELBOURNE via JAVA, DARWIN AND THURSDAY ISLAND. Monthly saiJkifs by sj. MAR ELLA (7,375 tons) and m.v. MERKf'R (Mft tm), Both vessels an fitted with Cabia-de-loxe single ami double berth cabins, swtmaftn* bath*. laxvrtots poblie rooms Siafie Retarn. Ist class299 words
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Advertisement431 1941-04-16 8 MANSFIELD CO., LTD BLUE FUNNEL LINE. FreQuent Sailings to United Kingdom. Dates an. v not guaranteed, aii cargo bookings subject to Conf€jren c< War Clauses. WESTERN AUSTRALIA THE SHORTEST SEA ROUTE AT THE CHEAPEST FAftc Regular Services to F re mantle (Perth) vie j^ by first class passenger ship* Single431 words
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1381 1941-04-16 9 Offence Cone erning Malay Youth Alleged THE trial of Capt. D. Marr, who was stated to be x Deputy Assistant Provost Marshal of the Singapore Fortress Command, on a charge of having committed an act of gross indecency with a Malay youth, began1,381 words
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168 1941-04-16 9 14-YEAR-OLD Cantonese boy faced a charge of committing mischief by fire with intent to cause the destruction of a house, when he appeared m the Singapore fifth court yesterday. The offence was alleged to have been committed m K&mpong Ban Soo San, off Telok168 words
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118 1941-04-16 9 DAn.Y PRICES CURRENT Apr. 15, 12 o'clock noon Toi:^ ci iviarket: Firm quiet. Latest Cnoit: London Spot Sheet closed. New Yoik Spot She?t U.S. cts 23 lb. Buyers Sellers No. IX R.S.S. Spot loose.. 39^ 39% No. IX R.S.S. P. 0.8. m cases April 39%118 words
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Article106 1941-04-16 9 A DEFENDANT In a summons case m the Singapore fifth court could not attend ss? &sAi?~*i sssr W5 Ul^ UP wreSiSned to Mr. Hon Sui Sen, tnrnTagistrate. by Mr <^ h appeared as counsel for Lim Hoc K^n b sununons against IJm Hock fceng alleged106 words
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Article70 1941-04-16 9 A MAN whose age was given m the charge book as 92 years appeared on a charge of theft, alternatively dishonestly retaining stolen property, m the Singapore fifth court yesterday. He is N. P. Pillay who claimed trial to the charges. They refer to ten pieces70 words
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Article253 1941-04-16 9 ALFRED CHARLES WILLIS, steward at the Seamen's Institute m Anson Road, was the petitioner m a divorce suit which began before the Chief Justice, Sir Percy McElwaine, m the High Court yesterday. Willis is alleging adultery on the part of his wife, Ignes Maria Norohna Willis, with253 words
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Article104 1941-04-16 9 CONVICTED on a charge of negligent driv- j A ir?. Kftdir bin Mohd. Ta^ar, Malay driver o? a motor lorry, had his licence endorsed j and m addition was fined $75 by Mr. C. H. Whitton, the traffic magistrate and district judge, yesterday. Court Inspector A. A. Frew104 words
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Article437 1941-04-16 9 CHINESE CHARGED WITH MURDER qpHE mysterious disappearance of an Indian trader !asa Octotxr and the subsequent discovery by an Indian army officer of a decomposed body m Mandal Road, were described In a murder trial which began before the Assize Court yesterday. Teh Cheong. a lorry437 words
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Article40 1941-04-16 9 One or more of the delegates »l« tended the Di c irirt Conference at Epofa during the Easter holidays will addn -s the R ary Ciub of Singapore on the Conference ftt to-day s luncheon meeting at the Adelplji Hotel.*40 words
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Advertisement279 1941-04-16 9 r^y^OCCURRENCE 0 BIRTH Al Maternity Hospital, v: 15. to Gwendoline, daughter. TENDERS Ttnhapore Ml MHPALITY lenders. Mum Invited for the 05 or services For Municipal Tenders Chlorine for the j 1941 to June 30, 1042.;; 1? noon. June 10, < steam Coal during !i HI, .Deposit $50). l U nuon.279 words
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Advertisement134 1941-04-16 9 ST. ANDREW'S MISSION HOSPITAL and ST. ANDREW'S ORTHOPAEDIC HOSPITAL NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that m accordance with Section 29 of Saint Andrew's Mission Hospital Ordinance 1934, the Annual General Meeting of the Corporation known as Saint Andrew's Mission Hospital will be held on Thursday Apr. 24, 1941. at St. Andrew's134 words
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Advertisement348 1941-04-16 9 The EASTERN GRAPHIC No. 6 ON SALE TO-DAY 56 pages of good reading matter and pictures. New York Sees it Through By HESSELL TILTMAN. Washington correspondent of leading European newspapers. "Americans are determined to defend the American way of life. That way of life stands^ for democracy and freedom and348 words
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Article, Illustration27 1941-04-16 10 Free Press pi ture l.m; revs, Mvai up, who paid 9N ~t Bukit Timih on Saturday, the third day of the Singapare Summer ra."e meeting-Free Press - 27 words
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Article216 1941-04-16 10 National Heads List With 9.4 A/fK. M. van Breukclcn's National has been siven pride of place uith 9.4 m the weights for the (.oernors <up lace at Bukit limah on Saturday, the final d-.iy of th Singapore Turf Clubs Summer (Governor's Cup) meeting. National has thus been216 words
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Article329 1941-04-16 10 Sime Darby S; Wcarnes 1. FAIUNci to take advantage of the several opportunities presented to them and missing badiy whenever they got within shooting range, Wt irues went down by two goals to one to Sime I«arby m a Business Houses' League soccer match played329 words
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Article468 1941-04-16 10 S.C.F.A. Gordons Draw In First Division BAD SHOOTING COSTS CHINESE THE GAME S.C.F.A 1; Gordons L CCORING what appeared to he lucky goals within five minute* of each other midway m ihc second half, the Straits Chinese Football Association and the Gordon Highlanders drew468 words
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Article270 1941-04-16 10 Fast Game At J.C-S.A. Kranji 3; lort Canning: 2. 1\ T a fast and keenly contested game, Kranji beat the Fort Canning by an edd goal m fiv* m a second division b) league soccer match played on the J.C.S A. ground yesterday Phemister,270 words
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Article51 1941-04-16 10 (Free Press Special C?ble) Sydney, Apr. 15. THE Sydney Cup race, run over two miles, was won yesterday by Lucrative, who carried 8.0. Hope, X.5, was second and Pandect. 7.12 was thi-d. I.ucrativ? and Pandect finished second and third m the St. Leger at Doncastcr on51 words
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Article489 1941-04-16 10 Singapore Riders Take Honours HTHE second Selangor Easter road j 1 cycling carnival 1941, which was held during the Kaster holidays, came to a successful conclusion on Monday with the three- quarter-mile hill climb. Once again the Singapore riders carried off the major honours. R. Shield, the489 words
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Article70 1941-04-16 10 THE following have been selected 1 to play cricket for the V.M.C.A. against the A.C.S. on the Anson Road ground at 2 p.m. on Saturday: I. B. Suratta, R. Lyne, K. Y. Spencer. V N. Pillay, C. Beeston, A. Dunne J. Miles. V. R. Sabapathy, A. P. Raja,70 words
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Article160 1941-04-16 10 T^HE Sykes Badminton Party beat the I All Blues 3. P. by seven games to two m a triendly badminton match played at the latter's court at Makepeace Road last Sunday. The results, Sykes' players mentioned first, were: Chan Chim Rock beat Victor Dana 3 5 7:160 words
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Article63 1941-04-16 10 TTHE following have been selected to play soccer for the V.M.C.A. against the R.E. (P. Brani) on the Anson Road .ground at 5.10 p.m., on Friday: Lin Kah Teng: J. Sanderson. V. R. Sa-bapathy; J. G. Moxon, G. L. Day, J. R. Gill; S. Ortcr., C. Shepherd, Ong63 words
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Article, Illustration46 1941-04-16 10 picture. Bay Drag«n scores an ea«y victory, his second at the meeting, over the -even furlongs en Saturday, the third day of the Singapore Turf Club's Summer (Governors Cup) meeting. The second anj third were Snowy Owl and Faststep- -2 res PressFree Press - 46 words
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545 1941-04-16 10 GUNNERS LOSE GRIP ON GAME AFTER INTERVAL Loyals 2 R. A. Heavy Regiment 0. CCORING two goals m the last fifteen minutes of play, •^the I^oyals collected full points at the expense of the R.A., Heavy Regiment, m a first division S.A.F.A. league545 words
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Article336 1941-04-16 10 P. Clerc In Th re? Finals (From Our Own <„-<_, Kla. D. CLUJC if Si.i*a,.. fT S"** «> f the In,;, V. the i;itn open sin s "> Klang lubs KaM, r ment here to-dax Jirst set at then, games bus. j n M l( In the336 words
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Article25 1941-04-16 10 TFHE Navy, Army Air I Institutes be.it the Bil Storage by four to or* jiess Houses' league match the Clerical Union y25 words
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Advertisement67 1941-04-16 10 prime quality »<? /^>*€/' obtainable (I'D anywhere WzT V Because it has tne superior liavour and quality only found m imported U^^BmS&i pork. All our Australian Pork \m HZ^fl BPtsw obtained from selected milk and n t M wheat-led pigs. We always have a good stock of LEGS, CHOPS, lilLh67 words
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