The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 19 April 1941

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    20 1 LATE SIH3APGRE EDITION The Singapore Free Press AND DAILY NEWS NO. lG^6b. ESTD. 18S5. SATURDAY, APRIL 19, 1941. 5 CENTS
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    TREMENDOUS NAZI LOSSES IN GREECE
    803 1 50,000 Killed Since Invasion Began AUSTRALIANS FIGHT HARD: 'FIELD CHOKED WITH GERMAN DEAD' London, Apr. 18. T|;i MF MM>l s rasualties are being suffered by the waves 01 w^.w*. of German troops, consisting of Panzer on-. MpnM troops and Storm Troops, who art* surgin a
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    Soviet Tells China "Aid To Continue"
    136 1 MOLOTOVSA YS POLICY UNCHANGED BY PACT WITH JAPAN Chungking, Apr. 18. THE Soviet has given China an assurance of continued assistance through the Chinese Ambassador at Moscow. Mr. Shao-lze. A full report of the interview Mr. Shao-lze had with M. Molotov, Soviet Premier and
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    Many Casualties Inflicted On Enemy In Libya
    324 1 Many Casualties Inflicted On Enemy In Libya NAZI ADVANCE STOPPED London, Apr. 18. HTHE German drive m Libya has apparently stopped for the time being. The enemy has adopted a sort of defensive attitude m the Tobrufc and Soilum areas. It is not clear whether they are unable to continue
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    Nazi Attack On Swiss Press
    97 1 London, Apr. 18. A SHARP attack en the Swiss press was made to-day by the German official news agency and the Italian radio, for what they call "Swiss partisanship towards Britain." The German news agency criticizes Swiss papers lor publishing the report about the Duke
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    Eire Interns Crew Of Sunken Nazi Raider
    52 1 London, Apr. 18. A GERMAN bomber alighted on the sea near Schuli, m County Cork, inside territorial waters to-day and subsequently sank. This is announced toy the Eireiann Government Infoimation Bureau The statement adds that the crew of six came ashore and were
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    36 1 London, Apr. 18. ACCORDING to present arrangeA m ents the war substitute for the Epsom Derby, probably the most famous horse racing event m the world, will be held at Newbury on Saturday. June 7.- Reuter
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    BERLIN BATTERED IN R.A.F.'S BIGGEST RAID OF WAR
    412 1 Reich Capital's First Taste Of New Powerful Bombs London, Apr. 18. THE Nazis' biggest blitz on London on Wednesday night has been .followed .by a speedy reply, R.A.F. bombers last night carrying out the heaviest raid on Berlin. The centre of Berlin
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    STOP PRESS
    315 1 Britain Warns Axis Of Rome Bombing London, Apr. 18. The following statement was issued irom No. 10 Downing Street to-day: In view of German threats to bomb Athena and Cairo, H.M. Government wishes it to be understood that if either of these two cities is molested they will
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    British Envoy At Chinese Dinner
    110 2 SIR Archibald Clark Kerr, British Ambassador to China, had his first Chinese dinner m Singapore last night when he was the guest of honour at a party given by the Chinese iConsul-General, Mr. Kao Ling-pai. Throughout th« 12-course dinner. Sir Archibald, who was accompanied by
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    FALSE LABELS
    112 2 WEE Meng Keng, proprietor of a coffee shop known as Mun Tien Yuen, of Carpenter Street, appeared m the fifth court on a charge that on Dec. 13, last year, he exposed for sale 12 tins of a substance labelled "Englotin," to which a false trade description had
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    39 2 (From Our Own Correspondent) Penang, Apr. 18. TxaE death occurred this morning of Mrs. Lucy Ealhatchet, wife of Mr. T. A. Balhatchet of the Government Post Office, at the General Hospital, Penang. She leaves besides her husband two children.
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    "Can Be No Abrupt Change In Japan's policy"—Spokesman
    130 3 "Can Be No Abrupt Change In Japan's policy"— Spokesman Tokio, Apr. 18. tan be no abrupt change m Japan's foreign So even after Mr. Matsuoka's (Japanese Foreign x.nUter) return from his European visits," Mr. Koh spok^man of the Information Board, told a Press t>reiu*t' to-<tay. >lying to questions whether he
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    Japan Goes Ahead With A.R.P. Steps
    51 3 Japan Goes Ahead With A.R.P. Steps lukio Apr. IS. *w riKtlloVs t« provide all P' "ties with ,te defrnre measure against «v irr pro* ending apace. ZtZ the attention ;,.o-..rnnient .md Press inlhr of special v .irt'.iv protection of emr for lir^e-scale t)( u.H.itlHellfrs. and r npid restoration to nor-
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    NAZI ENVOY ON WAY BACK TO TOKIO
    40 3 NAZI ENVOY ON WAY BA CK TO TOKIO M&nthuli. Apr. 18. S^EN. Eugen Ott, Carman Ambassador to Japan, who has been m Berlin for sotru- time arrived here last night en routo to 1 Tckio to resume his Dost.- Reuter
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    "Peace Is Preparation For War"—Gen. Franco
    187 3 "Peace Is Preparation For War" Gen. Franco Madrid, Apr. 18. declared Gen. Franco m a is constant preparation for war s this and rests on h's laurels will fall ting to destruction of his country." I at the [adrid of a new In his speech wry methods and stressed uiiish
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    SHANGHAI TERRORISTS WOUND JUDGE
    43 3 SHANGHAI TERRORISTS WOUND JUDGE I ring Chief Judge foe yrj-Chunjii S High Court m tb« nauooai BMdnM«t, *as reported MR- rists Hrn a haca i riomr the Settlement yeterunft* and a private Chtoeae -err-Fufc* r^c&peti unhaimed amid ft twUeta ftr-ni -he guards.- Reuter
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    Latin America & British Empire Similarity
    492 3 Latin America British Empire Similarity London, Apr. 18. T^HE War Secretary, Capt. David Margesson, m a broadcast to Latin America, to-day, drew attention to the great similarity between Latin America and the British Empire. Capt. Margesson said: "Each or your republics is wholly free and independent but all have the
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    NEW RECRUITING PLAN TO PREVENT WASTAGE
    24 3 (Free Press Special Cable; Melbourne, A|wr. )8. THE amalgamation or the army and ti_.!l*!mL« KAtw*»en the Services and
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    Raiders Make Heavy Attack On Portsmouth
    198 3 Raiders Make Heavy Attack On Portsmouth *THE Nazi air raid over Britain last night was concentrated in a heavy attack on Portsmouth. The raid lasted many hours and high explosive bombs did damage to houses hi various parts of the city but the casualties were remarkably H*ht. Two German planes
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    Australia Views War Situation Seriously
    63 3 Melbourne. Apr. 18. •""pHE acting Commonwealth Prime Minister, Mr. A. W. Fadden, after a meeting of the Australian War Council, made the following statement: "The Government continues to regard the Mediterranean situation very seriously. The plain truth is that the war will be hard and
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    Australian Merchant Shipbuilding Scheme
    53 3 (Free Press Special Cable) Melbourne, Apr. 17. THE Munitions Minister, Senator P. A. M. Mcßride hfti announced that the start of the Australian merchant shipbuilding programme will be the construction of a standard type vessel of 9.000 tons, the keel of which is expected to be
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    AMBULANCE TRAINS FOR A.L.F. SICK & WOUNDED
    66 3 AMBULANCE TRAINS FOR A.L.F. SICK WOUNDED (Free Press Special Cable) Sydney, Apr. IS. AS a result of dissatisfaction m entraining m second class berths to Brisbane from Sydney the recently-re-turned wounded Australian air force members from Libya, the Army Minister, Mr. Percy C. Spender, has announced that orders have been
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    50,000 VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR A.I.F.
    42 3 (Free Press Special Cable) Sydney, Apr. 18. IN a broadcast appeal for recruits, to-day, the Army Minister, Mr. Percy C. Spender, said that 50,000 volunteers were needed for the Australian Imperial Forces m the next six months.
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    NAZI ENVOY AT ANKARA LEAVES FOR BERLIN
    39 3 London, Apr. 18. TTHE German ambassador to Turkey, Herr von Papen, to-day left Istanbul and is flying to Berlin. German officials state that his visit to Berlin may last some weeks.— Reuter
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    Britain Will Come Through Severe Ordeal
    545 3 London, Apr. 18. pOMMBNTING on the military situa- tion, the newspapers strike balance of events *rom December to tiie present date and set out the conclusions which muse be drawn from the facts as they stand. The Times, after recalling the great successes of
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    Churchill's Warnings Of Trials Ahead Fulfilled
    773 3 S London, Apr. 18, OMh elements of public opinion here, which admit to experiencing a sense of shock and disappointment at the developments of the past fortnight m the war situation, now realise that they have only themselves to blame if they were unprepared
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    "America Must Convoy Ships To Britain"
    140 3 "America Must Convoy Ships To Britain" New York, Apr. 18. FOLLOWING President Roosevelt's Secretary's denial of an isolationist report that the United States was already convoying British merchantmen carrying American materials to Britain, an advertisement appeared m the New York Sun declaring: "We must help to convoy merchantships to-day so
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    Eire Will Not Give Up Or Lease Ports
    82 3 Boston, Apr. IK. EIRE would not give up or least pDrUs, Mr. Frank Aitken. Eire Defence Minister, told a meeting here held under the a uspioes of the Amen ran Friends of Irish Neutrality. "The sovereign rights ol tV In. sit people,"
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    The Singapore Free Press SATURDAY, APRIL 19, 1941. A Grim Struggle
    843 4 The Singapore Free Press SATURDAY, APRIL 19, 1941. A Grim Struggle FOLLOWING four months m which British arms m Africa and m the Mediterranean area generally have had a gloriously offensive role, there is a tendency to be despondent over the grim defensive struggle with which Britain is now confronted
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    Czech, Airmen Share In R.A.F. Offensives
    894 4 Czech, Airmen Share In R.A.F. Offensives IN tliis article. wTitten after a vivit to a track Czech bomber sipKiciron »n Til "land. If. Brandon, the air iorresponu?nt of the Daily Telegraph. London, telN hew the gallant Creek Cghter force is aciitiirinff h— ibcr ti.i' itions. CseclM Slovakia before the Munich
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    21 4 •I t ~r turn fv,!,-l nvalc firhtrr squadron of the R.A.F. whic h has a number of viotorir* to ,v fff
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      31 4 Bluey Curley fZ. HEY COOK WHY ASLE You |T^ me. [V (^outi.^ That perfectly good Blooms' II 7^77 7 l foC G T DOVJM THE 6IWK.?^ y PR\DE- 6 BURM Itjjf
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    Medical Auxiliary Service Needs Old Clothes
    700 5  - Medical Auxiliary Service Needs Old Clothes MARY HEATHCOTT Rehearsing For The Hospital Ball Free Press Feature By ifTRE an appeal from the H Medical Auxiliary Service. next black-out exercises Jda old clothes and ich can be made into »nd bandages. used m the first aid ••wounded dummies who have supposedly
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    Hollywood To-day
    626 5  -  Sheilah Graham PENE Tierney looks like an adorable infant m her new pinafore gown. The black taffeta dress is cut pinafore style and has pockets trimmed m appliqued lace flowers. The blouse is of starched white chiffon, with a black velvet drawstring at the throat. The black accessories
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    Army Taking No Interest In New Ideas?
    274 6 Army Taking No Interest In New Ideas? war inventions had been lost because of the indifference of the Defence authorities, according to Mr. Charles O. Harrison. Consulting engineer, of Laftus Street, says the Sydney Morning Herald. Scientists and engineers had lost their enthusiasm because they were convinced the Defence authorities
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    Adventurous Daring Of R.A.F. Pilots
    283 6 Adventurous Daring Of R.A.F. Pilots KNOWN as "All-weather Mac," Pilot Officer Robert Henry McIntosh. who was recently awarded the Air Force Cross, has been flying for 25 years. He joined the Ro>al Flyin? Corps m 1917, serving as a despatch rider, and earned his nickname because of his ability to
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    Italian Plane "Downed" By R.A.F.
    48 6 Illustrative of the value of the Lilian campaign, this picture shows one of 87 Italian planes destroyed when the Wops evacuated the aerodrome at El Adem, leaving m addition large quantities of provisions, aircraft fuel and equipment which they could ill-afford to lose.
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    How A.I.F. Convoys Beat Dive-Bombers On Way To Greece
    399 6 How A.I.F. Convoys Beat Dive -Bombers On Way To Greece HOW Australian and British soldiers were safely convoyed across the Mediterranean from Egypt, to forestall Hitler m the Balkans, despite fierce enemy air attack, is graphically described by John Hethermingt on, special war correspondent for the Sydney Sun. It was
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    PRINCESS ELIZABETH
    53 6 DRINCESS Elizabeth is attending special lectures on fire-watching and A.R P. precautions now being given to the staff and tenants of the King's country estates. She has been taught how to use the stirrup pump and to give artificial respiration to other workers who might be overcome by
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    PORT MORESBY WOMEN
    89 6 AT a large reception held at the Institute Hall. Port Moresby, Mrs. Leonard D. Murray, wife of the new Administrator of Papua, was welcomed recently. The party was arranged Dy more than 150 women residents of Port Moresby, and fourteen of their number acted as hostesses. Mrs.
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    Britain Has Many Others Like Wavell
    192 6 W E nave otner s enerals like Wavell and we havj other troops m this Island training for their job, who, when their time comes, are not going to be left behind by Wavell's men," said Field-Marshal Sir Cyril Deverell, a former Chief of
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    "Optimism Unwarranted" In Situation Which Japan Is Now Facing
    449 6 his tune from recent confident predictions of an early German victory, the Premier of Japan (Prince Konoye) now declares that the future of the war is "completely beyond conjecture," says the New York correspondent of the Sydney Morning Herald. Addressing a
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    Mass Output Of Defence Goods In U.S.
    257 6 MR. John Biggers, Defence Production Director of the Office of Production Management, the supreme defence co-ordinating body, testifying before the House of Representatives Military Affairs CornStates was 100 days from the mass mittee recently, said that the United production of defence supplies, says
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    BLACK-OUT DIFFICULTIES IN SYDNEY
    92 6 THE Minister for National Emergency Services Mr. Primrose, announced recently that it had not been possible to fix a date for a test black-out of Sydney, because of difficulties. He said that the test would have to be made early m the evening, and could only
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    Passed Troops At Speed
    118 7 MOTORIST FINED :i Roberts. R.N.R., L j M In the Singapore j on a charge i r m a danger- ;ng a column ne of march. arget allegand place a v. pai I an add a wai the Gordon .d he was leading morning of Dec
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    CHARGE WITHDRAWN
    36 7 h Hashim bin Ibrahim ring m possession of h had not been law- j inpo: the Colony was menna] district court yesMr J McFall, was m- the police had b??n instructed Hashim was ac-
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    119 7 an has been reappouued an .ember of the Legislative Council. d of the Board of be held on June 9 r ralian author <md E DgapoFi from Sumatra i by his wife. -c been appointed to ci-n--mg Committee for the s of .i'ural Pests Ordinance: i •rt.^uiture, S.S. Chair- Counsel.
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    CHASED AND CAUGHT BY CONSTABLE
    115 7 WALKED along Telok Ayer Street at 5 a.m. on Mar. 23, a police constable saw a Chinese, wearing a hat and carrying a tin, approaching him from the direction of the sea and the man's demeanour aroused his suspicions. As he drew near the man
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    34 7 Any person called up for service under the Compulsory Service (Local Forces) Ordinance and enrolled m the Passive Defence Service is subject to the provisions of the Passive Defence Services regulation.% states gazette notification.
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    CHUNGKING OFFICIAL HAS 2-HOUR TALK WITH BRITISH ENVOY
    494 7 Fullest Sympathy For Matters Affecting Local Chinese Assured N a-Mirance that the British Government will show A 'ihf MW empathy m matters affecting Chinese m Malaya ha ken iriven as a result of a two-hour conversation vh ih l>r. I >hili P
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    "Boy" Accused Of Theft From Customer
    464 7 "Boy" Accused Of Theft From Customer A RESTAURANT "boy" who was alleged to have stolen about $60 I from the wallet of a European customer was lined $25 m the Singa- pore fifth court yesterday and ordered to make restitution of $60 to the customer. The "boy," Tan Tai Soon,
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    WRISTLET RESTORED TO OWNER
    193 7 A MAN who dropped his wristlet watch m A a fight and found the watch afterwards, without its gold wristlet, appeared m the Saigapore third court yesterday when an application was made by the police to Mr. L. C. Goh, the third magistrate, to make an
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    POEM OF MALAYA
    79 7 "If ERE then is a country— "Blessed with fertile carth "A nation at the threshold of its birth." So writes Dr. Victor Purcell m a poem which he will read from the Singapore station m to-night's broadcasting programme at 7.35. In 17 Spenserian stanzas, the poem tells
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    SEAMEN'S OUTING
    68 7 ¥jNDER the auspices of the Missions to Seamen and conducted by Mr. A. C. Willis, of the Seamen's Hostel, many Dicnic parties and sightseeing trips are being arranged for the benefit of Dutch and British seamen now m Singapore. This afternoon a party from a Dutch ship m
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    Bus Driver's Licence Suspended 2 Months
    271 7 I DO not usually suspend the licences of drivers who hold long clean driving records, but this is such a bad case that I think it would be wrong of me not to order a suspension." This was said by Mr. C. H. Whitton,
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    Had "Naafi" Beer Glasses & Spoons
    237 7 Had "Naafi" Beer Glasses Spoons j CONVICTED on two charges of dishonestly retaining stolen property, Lee Kong was I sentenced to six weeks' rigorous imprisonment 'byMr. K. Byrne, the fourth magistrate, I yesterday The first charge alleged that on Apr. uee had m his possession four beer glasses marked "Naafi,"
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    FOOD REGISTRATION
    58 7 TT has not been generally understood that the Government measure providing for registration of regulated foods applies only to the Settlement of Singapore, states an official communique. Ths secretary to the Food Controller. Malaya, advises that the registration of regulated foods does not appl" to the Federated Malay
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    New American Fighter Planes In Singapore
    456 7 The Brewster Buffalo MANOEUVRABILITY AND SPEED DEMONSTRATED (By A Special Correspondent) CQUADRONS of Brewster Buffaloes, 300-miles-an-hour American-made planes which are proving to be first class fighters, are among new R.A.F. reinforcements m Malaya. Malaya is the first country m the British Empire east of
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    Must Not Speak To Witnesses
    259 7 JUDGE WARNS SPECTATOR A MAN sitting m the second dis- trict court during the hearing of a case was warned yesterday by Mr. Conrad OMham. the judge, not to speak to any of the witnesses m the case while it was adjourned to to-day. "I
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    30 7 The dissolution of the Sam Sui PudHc School Old Boys' Association of Singapore on the ground that it is being w I "unlawful purpose*," is notified m the Government Gazette.
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    Economy In Use Of Local Hard Weeds Essential
    693 9 TIMBER POSITION IN WAR Malaya insufficient durable hard woods intryV own needs, said Mr. J. G. Watson Forestry, S.S., and Adviser on Forestry, Malay M talk from Singapore station last ni^ht" about the ularly now i demands :r. the wartime ♦inucd. let
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    In The Garrison....
    2613 9  - In The Garrison. MAC BY AN interesting precedent m the way of Services parties will be provided by the King's School Association when they entertain 100 men from an I Ac-Ac unit on Apr. 16. The party is to take the form of an English country fair with all the
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      120 9 CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS n t'DERS SINGAPORE VI \f< Ti \!JTY tan. a .nvited for the pf services For Ine for I] lo June 30, 1942. JIUM XO EH tun Coiil dm D QOStt Iso>. Apr. 30. res during ?r.d I Date A; <\ 1941. UNCAN .v Secretary. ttRD RESIDENCE YORK LODGE
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      174 9 I Order delicious I I Ice Cream for your next I I "Social". ..order it this I I convenient and money 1 I saving way I Sbubbbb Organisers of social functions will find ordering MHBH IIiHIHI their ice cream by the gallon both economical and convenient. For instance, one gallon
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      108 9 Garrison Diary Tomorrow: Tiffin Tombola \l\andra Sergeants' Mess: lomijola at K.r and K (C'hangi) Nee Soon and Loyals (9.30) Sergeants Monday: Whist Drives at R V.I (Seletar) Families Club ami Manchester Sergeants' Mess. Tuesday: Whist Drives at R A. hangh Married Families Club and Nee Soon Sergeants' Mess. Wednesday: iomhoia,
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    GOVERNOR'S CUP DAY AT BUKIT TIMAH
    1405 10 GOVERNOR'S CUP DAY AT BUKIT TIMAH Snowy Owl To Beat Mystic Music? PRINCESS PRIM AND LADY LUSTRE BEST BETS DRINCESS PRIM and Lady Lustre should be the two best bets at Bukit Timah this afternoon, the final day of the Singapore Turf Club's Summer (Governors Cup) meeting. The Governor's Cup
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    SIMA GAINS VERDICT
    207 10 Last Night's Boxing TN spite 01 a disadvantage m height, weight and reach, Battling Sima (9 st. «%U>). boxed extremely well to beat the flashy Lute Yeo Blanco (10 st. 4U lb.) on points In a 12-round contest at the New World last night. Slnia deserved the
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    SELECTIONS FOR TO-DAY
    125 10 CELECTIONS for to uar races at Bukit I" in. ah areIRF.i: PRESS Race 1: Foxdown. Sacrifice. Rare 2: Princess Prim. Ftyit*ff Scotsman. Race 3: C'amluilonc, Jest Oft. Rare 4: Km- Gambit, Nencbl. Rare 5: Snowy Owl, Mystic Music. Race C: Faststep, Bay Dragon. Race 7: Distinguished, Yule
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    Changi Sappers And Police Draw
    430 10 Changi Sappers And Police Draw SapfMjr. I; Police 1. IT was only their line defence and Webbers grand goalkeeping keeping that enabled the Police to bod the R.E. to a one- goal draw m a first division league IMNI match played at Chan;* yest rday. Prom the opetung mmmea/Sj^m Sappers
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    S.C.C. TENNIS TIES
    64 10 Q*KE following are ties for Tuesday In the i»C.C. Spring tennis tournament: Championship Singles: C. J Bembroke ts. J. P. de C. Hamilton; S. C. Woolmer va. winner of O. K. Stein vs. L. H. Kennedy. Championship DooMes: T. V. H Anderson and P. Clerc vs. H.
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    S.C.C. SOCCER
    59 10 THE following nave accepted to pi&y for SCC. versus the R.A. (Heavy Regt.) In a fira division league soccer match at Chanel to-day: Gape. E. A. de L. Young; C. C. Webster, W. R. Ravie; R. J Forbes;, F. E. Hutchtason. J Welsh; H ElchelsrKim, C. Milton Rev
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    BRINKMANNS WIN
    24 10 ORINKMANNS beat the Straits Times by six goals tc three m a Business Houses' League match played on the SMB. ground yesterday.
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    PULAU BRANI SAPPERS BEAT THE Y.M.C.A.
    236 10 *JL (FA) t V.M.C.A 1 BETTER combination »aye the RJL (P. 8.) victory by three goals to one over the V.M.C.A. m a second division 'a) soccer match played at the YJtCA. ground yesterday Outstanding player m the game was G L. Day. tfae
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    Open Swimming Championships
    549 10 FULL LIST OF THE COMPETITORS THE Singapore Amateur Swimming Association's open championships will be held at the Singapore Swimming Club on Apr. 26. starting: at 4 p.m. The championships arc this year being held m aid of The War Fund and the MaUya Patriotic Fund, and tickets
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    ANDO CUP GOLF TIES FOR TO-DAY
    90 10 *pHE British Medical Association &n- nual golf competition for the Ando Cup will be held this afternoon at the Royal Singapore Golf Club at 2.30 p m Ties are as follows: 2.30 p.m. Col. Bennett vs. Col. Craven 2.35 p.m. Dr. J. A. P.
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    DON GETS DAUGHTER
    29 10 (Free Press Special Cable) i Sydney, Apr. 18. A DAUGHTERV was born to-day to Mrs. Don Bradman, the wife of the famous Australian cricketer.— Renter. I*
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    Malays Spring Surprise On Chinese Athletic
    476 10 Malays Spring Surp rise On Chinese Athletic THREE-ONE VICTORY AT ANSON ROAD STADIUM Malays 3; Chinese A.A. THE Malays sprang a bis surprise at An M |Jj stadium yesterday when they beat the Chin« M \th| Association by three goals to one m a tir>i <\ nu S.A.F.A, league soccer
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    S.C.R.C. TENNIS RESULTS
    68 10 RESULTS of tfcs playv S.C.RC. lawn tennis tournament wtn John LJm and On Chew Bee C. Y. Koh and E L. W«r > 1. •B" Stnffies handicap: beat Wilii«n Tan I— 3 B—6,8 6, 6 i El Caw» Chye 3* beat So&h Krrur Obtl 6—2. Veterans' singles
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      164 10 Week-end Sports Events TO-DAY Soccer: SAF.A. leaeue first D A t (SeJetar) vs. K-A.».c., SefeUr; second division (bK^val Rase Corinthians vs. S.crji., Farrer Park; Air HeadqnarUrs ts. nSSS. Sultan Geylan* sUdium; Naval Base Indians vs. Air Fori, Na C V Sc^T BAA.F J. MJ, B.A.A.F.; S.R.C. vs. Trade School, Clemencan
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      76 10 TO-MORROWS EVENTS AT R.S.Y TO-MORROW at Uu Royal Si >,.*,. Y*. Club, the *'C" class will .w lie smq race for die filing commits 1934 Chi lenge Cup, starting at 9.50 ui Tr* class will sail the first race fur Challenge Cup, starting ai 10 class will sail the first
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