The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 28 August 1941
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Title Section19 1941-08-28 1 LATE SINGAPORE EDITION The Singapore Free Press AND DAILY NEWS NO. 16,398. ESTD. 1835. THURSDAY, AUGUST 28, 1941 CENTS19 words
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Article, Illustration593 1941-08-28 1 Cannot Be Indifferent To Aid Via Vladivostok* TOKIO PRESS SAYS "AWAITING REPLIES, WORDS OR ACTION" T?f /'rr reign Minister Aitaft. tSn!?- has laoan it m he th Uni V ?d J^ and Governments that m flc/ a standpoint o f the maintenance of peace ihinfUnited Press; Reuter - 593 words
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405 1941-08-28 1 1 cidun. Aut;. 27. [s IBM 9i the vital oil iwtsi* ii the west and •.•.*>*i at>- no* occupied by a i Indian troops, the Rassiaaa have occu- radio broadcast re- *r>- UltQ Tabriz. .^i city and rail-405 words
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Article71 1941-08-28 1 London, Aug. 27. THE Japanese official news 1 agency says a bitter debate took place yesterday when the Japanese Cabinet met to review foreign policy. The meeting was a strong sign of the increasing Anglo-American power to hart Japan's expansion m east Asia. A Japanese spokesmanReuter - 71 words
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155 1941-08-28 1 New York Hit By Terrific Thunderstorm New York, Au*. 27. CECTIONS of two underground v railways, part of the Long Island railroad, as well as roads and pavements caved m during a terrific thunderstorm when 2.13 inches of rain fell m an hour and a half. New York City andReuter - 155 words
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Article76 1941-08-28 1 London, Aug. 27. A GERMAN bomber crashed m Eire yesterday, It is reported. Two British flghtur pilots attacked Junkers 83 yest rday altemoon. They saw the German plane, badly hit, dive away to the west. On their return they reported it has damaged but laterReuter - 76 words
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Article14 1941-08-28 1 pANADA achieved a record month m July for both her import and export trade.14 words
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170 1941-08-28 1 London, Aug. 27. THE R.A.F. has returned to its continuous day and night air war against Germany's Western Front. Two big sweeps over the English Channel to-day, m which so far it is known ten Messerschmitts were destroyed m fierce combats for the lossReuter - 170 words
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414 1941-08-28 1 Threat To Russians In Gomel-Kiev Salient TnnAV o n London, Aug. 27. TO-DAYS German communique claims the capture of Mhe vital railway junction, Velliki-Luki, northeast o« Nevel, m the Pskov region. With no definite news of the results of the Russian counter-attack414 words
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45 1941-08-28 1 London, Aug. 27. A SOVIET submarine has sunk two enemy transports m the past few days, states a supplement to the latest Soviet communique. On one occasion it entered an •important enemy port*' and torpedoed a of ,000 tons. ReuterReuter - 45 words
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Article210 1941-08-28 1 I hungking, Aug. 27 The latest Pacific developments were discerned at length during yesterday 1 meeting of the Chinese Cabinet, says ma official announcement here to-day. "Mr. Churchill? broadcast clearly indicated that the Pacific area is now mi the ere of a momentous decision for peace or war,Reuter - 210 words
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Article39 1941-08-28 1 bombed and sunk four Russian transports and damaged four other vessels. Finnish troops are fighting m the streets of Viipuri, but the town has not yet been taken, according to reliable quarters m Helsinki Press Reuter and United PressReuter; United Press - 39 words
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Advertisement79 1941-08-28 1 BIGIA TEA IS BEST RAFFLES HOTEL to night DINNER DANCE ''normal) 8 p.m. to midnight BUSTER MAGGIE LUNCH~IN THE BALLROOM GRILL •ttltt RACE DINNER DANCE CABARET SUNDAY EVENING IN THE PALM COURT BAND CONCERT 8.30 to 10.30 p.m t *«c t» ARGYLL SUTHERLAND HIGHLANDERS iv(oi MAC. STtWARI. O H fc79 words
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Advertisement74 1941-08-28 1 INSIST ON BIGIA TEA sea View HOTEL E)T» SATURDAY SPECIAL DINNER BALL IN AID OF ST. NICHOLAS' HOME, PENANG OR MALAYA'S BLIND CHILDREN DINNER $3.50 OF WHICH $1.- WILL BE DONATED TO THE HOME ADMISSION FOR ALL (DINERS NON-DINERS) $1.ENTIRE PROCEEDS TO THE HOME ATTRACTIVE DANCE HOSTESSES SPECIAL CABARET EXTENSION74 words
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Advertisement426 1941-08-28 2 Here's the Picture you have been waiting for! Hundreds were turned away at last Saturday's Midnight PrcniiZ^ OPENING TO-DAY n a.m., 3.15, I J|| U&MR D I B^~F^r^ 4 SHOWS DAILY 6.15 9.15 P.M. B» Tl n Bwl ftJ IX f^ 'PKOr4Z 6so^ t .1 If JbPSB H^ ifif Bib426 words
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865 1941-08-28 3 THE TIMES ON PRESENT TALKS IN WASHINGTON i. London, Aug. 27. -ew-U) be generally af*** »»»«t Japan, m the present ,lks being conducted m Washington, is endeavouring /utili* the intention of the United States to send lpli« h> Kussia by way of Vladivostok as an opportunityReuter - 865 words
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117 1941-08-28 3 Bangkok, Aug. 27. E,. mamMßt at a radio suggestion ••■■r:\ment should of •'antithe Thai 1 oy the Bri- mgl og Governments. i Voiei oi the Thais) [hatlMid'a policy is sud the Thai Press UM PfCflfl Art. T^ ..uri:i.l a.nW> whit would upp-a Ihe117 words
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Article91 1941-08-28 3 Ralavut. Aug. 27. H ir.noiin ed to-day that kepi far putting into j a- m r.Ative conscription, oy the Netherlands o*es People's Convention, have been H rr.->th:y and rapidly iciipU wlfl be railed to irrj x early us Sept. 26 1 r v.- :i >Reuter - 91 words
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Article35 1941-08-28 3 Simla. Au <. 27. rE Government of India has announced that owing to a severe shortage of supplies no iron or steel !s available for ervction of residential and Office buildln-cs and places of amusement. ReuterReuter - 35 words
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Article35 1941-08-28 3 New Lightweight Champion n Maw York. Aur. 27. Ij" von a dose decision M artelk) to-night, ghl heavyweight fk« unanimous. Usnevich. but I Bddfci Joseph, was for announced a retain "WW held soon. United PressUnited Press - 35 words
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Article84 1941-08-28 3 San Diego (Calif), Aug. 27. A FLIGHT from New Foundland f* to Ireland m seven and a half hoars was the transatlantic performance by a Liberator bomber, of which the navigator's report has been sent to the Consolidated Aircraft Corporation by the British Ministry ofReuter - 84 words
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Article270 1941-08-28 3 SETTLEMENT IN SIGHT? London, Aug. 26. WHILE there is no confirmation m ff London of reports that the Iranian Government may seek a peaceful settlement with Britain and Russia, there is little doubt that the Shah appreciates the formidable nature of the coalition of forces moving270 words
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Article104 1941-08-28 3 Manila, Aug. 27. EIGHTEEN thousand reservists of the Philippine army flocked to their assigned poste throughout the islands to-day to report for duty prtparatory to thr Incorporation of ten Philippine army reftmpnta Into the United States army. FurmjJ ceremonies wiil be held &t the mainUnited Press - 104 words
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Article58 1941-08-28 3 London, Aug. 27. "fFHISRE was little enemy activity over this country during the night," states an Air Ministry communique. "Bombs were dropped at widely separated points. No substantial damage was done but at one point there was a small number of casualties. The Scilly Isles were attackedReuter - 58 words
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Article158 1941-08-28 3 Washington. Aug. 27. THE Administration is finally prepared to submit a formal request lor approximately U5552,000,000 for Philippine defence projects soon after the House of Representatives reconvenes on Sept 15 high quarters disclosed to-day. It was learned the Army and Navy General Stall hare completed detailed work onUnited Press - 158 words
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254 1941-08-28 3 Menzies' Rejection Of Mr. Curtin 's Demand Canberra, Aug. 27. pOLLOWING a meeting of the parties supporting the Government, Mr. R. G. Menzies, the Australian Prime Minister, has sent a letter to Mr. John Curtin, Labour leader, confirming the decision to reject Labour's demand thatReuter - 254 words
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Article271 1941-08-28 3 State's Best Season In Recent Years (From Our Ow n Correspondent) Ipoh, Aug. 24. "IN reviewing the season 1940-41 we 1 can say with pride that it has been thf> most successful in recent years Perak preserved an unbeaten record and ruled supreme in Malayan hockey during271 words
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Article19 1941-08-28 3 Mr. J. K. Waller, Firs* Secretary of the Australian Legation, who passed through Singapore recently, has arrived in Chungking.19 words
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Article132 1941-08-28 3 Tacoma (Washington), Aug. 27. JTNITED STATES army units particlU pating m the Pacific north-west manoeuvres are "far, far ahead" of any divisions sent to France m the last war declared the War Secretary, Mr. H. Stlmson. at a Press conference. Mr. Stimson was an artillery colonel mReuter - 132 words
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Article71 1941-08-28 3 Canberra, Aug. 27. IN the House of Representatives to--1 day. Mr. R. g. Menzies. Prime Minister, stated that the Commonwealth had no information to suggest that Ausralian forces were being used m Iran. There was every reason to believe that none were being used. BeforeReuter - 71 words
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Article69 1941-08-28 3 Cairo, Aug. 27. THE following British Middle East communique was Issued from G.H.Q. to-day: Libya: In the frontier area, as a result of activity of our patrols the enemy opened up artillery fire. In the Tobruk area there is no change. Italian East Africa: In the Wolkent areaReuter - 69 words
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48 1941-08-28 3 R.A.F. Forces Big. Scale German Evacuation Jerusalem, Aug. 26. AWING to British air raids 400,000 v German children have been evacuated from west and central Germany to Czechoslovakia, according to official fjreipn circles here. It is added that the children are confined to those having well-to-do parents. ReuterReuter - 48 words
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138 1941-08-28 3 Shrewd Blow At Axis Food Reserves London, Aug. 27. A SHREWD blow at German and Italian food reserves, I learn, lay behind the firing of a cork forest and plant m northern Sardinia by aircraft of the Fleet Air Arm, writes Reuter's air correspondent. Among the several important industrial usesReuter - 138 words
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Article102 1941-08-28 3 Ankara, Aug. 27. rE Turkish newspapers Cumhuriyet, Vakit, Tasvi Riefkar and Yeni Sabah all devote leading articles to the Iranian situation. The Cumhuriyet and Tasvi Riefkar, which are not distinguished for their friendly attitude to Britain, do not hesitate to pass moral judgment on Britain andReuter - 102 words
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Article99 1941-08-28 3 (Prom Our Own Correspondent) Ipoh, Aug 20 AT the annual meeting of the Perak Boxing Association held her** last night the following were elected officials for the year: President Mr. H. W. Sanders Cre'elected); vice-president, Mr. J A. TTiivy; hon secretary and treasurer, Mr D. Storch; Medical99 words
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Advertisement9 1941-08-28 3 THEATRICAL -MAKE-UP BY I *«ttl HALL LTD. SArTERt ROAD.9 words
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Advertisement86 1941-08-28 3 SATURDAY 30th AUGUST AT MIDNIGHT 36 HOUR lOVEBLITZ WITH THE WORWjSMOSr AIYTMK .^B ,^P5'iJ B /ifi NAPPCN x-nAIE NIGHT ■"Bsr-i S^ MfßfwlW j OAME MAY WHITTV |T JS2*> #f^ m*^ tEGINALO OENNt DOCS M iiirivnriißaamii^ 1 too FROM LONDON TO LISBON nd LISBON TO LONBON CATHAY 4 SHOWS DAILY 1186 words
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730 1941-08-28 4 The Singapore Free Press THURSDAY, AUGUST 28, 1941. War Effort THE Far Eastern situation which the New Zealand Prime Minister. Mr. Peter Fraser, said yesterday is "serious but not irretrievable" is bound to continue influencing civilian life m Singapore and Malaya. Hitherto, wartime conditions have made themselves felt gradually and730 words
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Article436 1941-08-28 4 (From A Correspondent) HjTHE completeness with which thy politician* of Vichy have sold themselves to the Axis is revealed by a comparison of their policies m Syria and Indo-China Indo-China is one of th> oldest established constituents of the French Empire dat.ng from the *****, earlier436 words
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Article177 1941-08-28 4 1 OCOMOTIVES to (ross the A:.c,s over the h:phcst raii'A-ay Utu the world are to be made m Great Britain. They are for the Central Railway of Peru, the summit of which is 15.806 ft ar*ne sea level, the greatest height ol ar.y standard gauge railway anywhere.177 words
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249 1941-08-28 4 pHINA welcom2 lUth? i "£ave f- S hLp x^ warning of Mr. Churchill to Japan against further aggression m the Par East and Pacinc. said Dr. Quo Tai-chi the Foreign Minister, commcntine upon the British Premier' wSrTdwid! broadcast. worldwide Dr M OuCentral News - 249 words
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88 1941-08-28 4 Peace Is At Japan's Command —The Times Prime ence to th< Axii couim fen to desj the ol the a- policy of a] m accepting j action, will i Axis or any ol The Timi N a aon at t! "By appea tag to escape 1 onlj U gad thatBritish Wireless - 88 words
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62 1941-08-28 4 ALLEGATK ha tin li n s in I :.T Ofl U Road C. Bi thn c months 2.264 i v Vehicles tolvt In thirtj ses w« J Bttai hed to tl stau ment -These figun continues si> ti the fact tiia Arr.y tirii v Mcperler62 words
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Article61 1941-08-28 4 ill PU.fi known ministrat then o lor the reside:;: In the > emblems I "■art hands and lust sue! piled by M wh i- ti tine i bri fat: T UK In th< Singam I j I ail tor Urn Huns i Malayai S1 X 1: hi Bn61 words
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Advertisement280 1941-08-28 4 CALDBECKbj 1/ SHERRIESIl J f f 1 Ok, ASCOT Iff GAS WATER HEATER m H B lh( A cot" single-point Water 1 Jcß ar<>r C ivr S a constant supply I l| llb^^b tm f 1' water Instnntancojsly. yußm anytime during the day or night. Is ideal for the Surgery,280 words
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841 1941-08-28 5 M ore Than A Dash Of The Exotic From Mayfair M u Heathcott who conducts «V- k P ol ll^' Frc Press feature which appears daily on this page resumed m due course. s v lists set about I) p ollection to be S America, they Cthev aW«f ni ?h-841 words
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124 1941-08-28 5 GOERING is conscripting not only hundreds of thousands of women, out boys and yirLs m their early teens 01 work m Germany's munitions fac- tories. says a recent message from 3erlin. During the Ion? summer holidays \.'j,h school boys and girls are to be Irafted to124 words
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112 1941-08-28 5 A NUMBER of fighter pilots, young, dashing, paid a visit to a North of England aircraft factory recently. They received a terrific reception from the workers When the pHots had gone the workers started a Spitfire fund. The fund was organized with energy and112 words
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239 1941-08-28 5 Drank Kerosene When Adrift For 19 Days their water supply gave out, a boatload of survivors from- a torpedoed ship drank kerosene from the motor of the lifeboat. "No water ever tasted so sweet as that which we collected m our shoes during a rainstorm." said one of two American239 words
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167 1941-08-28 5 MR ERNEST Brown, the British Minister of Health, has written to Mr. Gilbert H. Ca^rr, Director-General ol the American Ambulance, Great Britain, saying that the remarkable rapidity with which the organization was brought into operation has been ma.ched by the high standard of efficiency which167 words
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215 1941-08-28 5 COIR Sydney people recently Spanned half-a-century as they looked back on the happiest days of their lives. They were a bride and groom, bridesmaid and best man, of 50 years a?o. When pretty Sametta Horsfield married iootball star John Smedley on am 2, 1891. the215 words
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Article, Illustration41 1941-08-28 5 Miss Jacqueline Cochran (second from left with tea-cup m hand), first American woman pilot to ferry a bomber across the Atlantic, meets members of the Women's Auxiliary Air Force at a picnic somewhere m Britain.41 words
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473 1941-08-28 5 Aero-Engine Production A Romance Of Australian Wartime Engineering DEHIND the recent official announcement that "the factory v at Sydney for the building of aeroplane engines is already operating lies one of the romances of Australian wartime engineering. It is the largest factory for the production of aero engines m the473 words
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291 1941-08-28 5 ]URS. I. A. Albrecht who is m charge of the Odd Cent Collection. Stated yesterday that the sum of $253.62 has been realized, bringing up the 14th collection to a grand total of $2,138.06. Mrs. H. Dane is m charge of the Ipoh291 words
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Article145 1941-08-28 5 "THE Netherlands Indies Army and 1 Air Force not only stand ready to defend our own territory, but m sell-protection they will do their utmost to repel any attack on the line stretching from Malaya to Australia," Lieut.-General G. J. Berenschot, Commandant of the Indies Army145 words
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117 1941-08-28 5 rE Rev. A. O. Rix, of St. John's Church of England, Balmaln, believes that all R A_AJF. crews and planes should be blessed by the Church. Since the beginning of the war Mr. Rix has conducted the religious service at the launching of 19117 words
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Advertisement123 1941-08-28 5 STRAITS TIMES ANNUAL for 1941 Better than ever the Straits Times Annual for 1941 is now m course of production. A lavishly illustrated volume which includes many sections and plates m full colours. An ideal Christmas Gift for your friends Overseas. All previous issues were quickly sold out. ORDER YOUR123 words
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Miscellaneous60 1941-08-28 5 *kJTmim-\J b I WAD 1b BELT V MULES AU H»' f»- ALL I COULD DO WAS WATfcH Team < 3 IIME1 IME 1b SibP t«M S»WWN6 Ib 6 OCEP >*ERE lUty WSAPPEACED AND HIT «<»E Through V Kf -SL t»l SOME or EH SAAiK UMTII T\**XL-\ SAW Th BUBBLK COMiMt60 words
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420 1941-08-28 6 Attempt To Hinder Soviet Trade With U.S. "Hostile Act" Moscow, Aug. 27. THE Soviet Government has informed Japan that any 1 attempt to hinder normal trade relations between the Soviet Union and the United States via Soviet Far Eastern ports would be regarded as an "act inimical to the U.5.5.R.,"Reuter - 420 words
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228 1941-08-28 6 Vichy Men To Discuss French "Terrorism" London, Aug. 27. PUR Vichy Ministers and a number of high Vichy officials have arrived m Paris, according to a message received m Berlin. Paris newspapers suggest that the object ot the visit is to discuss with the local French authorities the question o:Reuter - 228 words
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108 1941-08-28 6 AUSTRALIA ha.s discovered a new process fcr making bullet-proof aimour tor fighting vehicles, the director of Ordnance Production <Mr. F. S Daly i revealed m a recent radio talk •The pro-ess ha.s to remain secret, but we are very proud of it." said Mr. Daly. "it108 words
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29 1941-08-28 6 NAZI PLANE CRASH IN EIRE CREW INTERNED Dublin. Aug. 27. A GERMAN ainralt has cra>hed In County C rk. Eire. The crew, who were uninjured, have been interned ReuterReuter - 29 words
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76 1941-08-28 6 London. Aur. 27 ME\V appointment? m the Tank Supply Directorate are announced by the Ministry of Supply Mr Carlton L. Over v appointed Director of Tank Materials and Construction, Mr c B Oowlej is appoint Director Of Tank Components and Mr. J D daBritish Wireless - 76 words
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281 1941-08-28 6 Alleged Misuse Of Lease-Lend Material Washington, Aug. 26. 'THERE is no doubt that a campaign has been organized to spread rumours, distortions, half-truths and falsehoods m an effort to sabotage the programme of aid for the opponents of Hitler, said President Roosevelt at his press conference to-day when askeo toReuter - 281 words
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Article, Illustration38 1941-08-28 6 The King inspected a battalion of Grenadier Guards recently and watched them bridge-building and erecting w ire entanfflem^nts. Top picture shows the men erecting a kapok assault bridge and below is an apron fence.38 words
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Article, Illustration47 1941-08-28 6 A British convoy of merchant shipping goes on its way under the protecting wings of the Flee. Air Arm of the Royal Navy. More and more is this branch of the Senior Service playing a part m the wa* at sea.47 words
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487 1941-08-28 6 London, Aug. 26. j A TRIP of the aircraft-carrier Ark Royal repeatedly claimed to have been sunk by both Axis powers is described by a special corres- pondent on her return to Gibraltar. The trip had one usual and two uniBritish Wireless - 487 words
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90 1941-08-28 6 Salisbury (S. Rhodesia', Aug 27 SYMPATHY with the people of the Soviet Union was expressed m a resolution adopted by the Southern Rhodesian Parliament on the motion of the Prime Minister, Sir Godfrey Hugglns. It said, "We send jur good wishes and sympathy to theReuter - 90 words
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59 1941-08-28 6 Shanghai, Aug. 27. IIiIORE than 30 Indian, Burmese and Chinese public organizations m Rangoon have sent a joint cable to the Chinese Government m Chungking extending a warm welcome to the proposed Chinese goodwill mission to Burma, according to the local Chinese Press. The missionReuter - 59 words
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164 1941-08-28 6 London, Aug. 27 T.RIBUTE was paid to the L neon Br services by the Lord Mayor m presenting an efficiency tfi phy at th>Londcn Brigade headquarters bo-da] "Even in peaec-t.me." the L id Mayor -aid. "fire-fighting Ls always considered the mo.-t dangerous work an* manBritish Wireless - 164 words
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141 1941-08-28 6 L ndon. Ausi. 29 WOMEN terry pacts have delivered SjBOO plant., oi which only 14 wen damaged, it w ..s announced at luncheon yesterday at which the Minister ol Aircraft Pr duction. Lt -C\ I r. C lioore-Brabai n. paid higb tribute to the workBritish Wireless - 141 words
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64 1941-08-28 6 T"' u <*»p casus me n Jj Commonwealth -«ur* «•<• < '•■;:,> 4 Then l.an. ami aie group. thi Mote i, lf|ti estimated ss, industries Men under arms militia, an \n 2k? 1 R.A.AI f«^ M the r« ls nc Pu«t 2o.oo(i h64 words
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135 1941-08-28 6 A MAN who rved 'our leu, a priva'. ii the last m J ing the tin:, of i,-, hjgLj Chief Judg< an VustraliaTS tration Court U a >alan s «h week, and h< i tslj i\ T**fi n v J Harold Ba; >*135 words
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40 1941-08-28 6 M sgl THE Japan- :l I year ending J J lished ves! i r as 6 expenditure Tax rev< n res e r i f come j ..ing l.m^ yi :i ReuterReuter - 40 words
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Advertisement49 1941-08-28 6 £t0«4€... r Ifl the concensus of opinion of a great number of the folks who know. lhty"ve come and have had a marvellous unit inexpensively and they always MOM back for more. Then MUST be a strong mm lor return calls! hDrop m aft'T the Sficnv. Stt, Orchard Road49 words
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598 1941-08-28 7 g B.C. FORCES GOEBBELS TO BAN THE RADIO London, Aug. 27. >rdtl tor the confiscation of all Wireless sets m ftitsUn Norway, decreed by Reichs-Commissioner Terrcccfttly, b one of the most illuminating: signs of kenintr (ierman propaganda. an risk competition with British programmes, renounced598 words
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234 1941-08-28 7 Fined For RumourSpreading UNTRUE STORY OF SHIPS SINKING I randfl Strickland. ■n was fined Singapore. X X Onn, yester- 1 pleaded guilty to j iC relating to mat- h the war, which j re ale unnecessary on lency. is one of the mi very best t-c get the lull co-234 words
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Article60 1941-08-28 7 Q and Blnga- X- •.<•• A!l T! c c I'--::; n Jf- rth art o; a I let her h39 I r and lose h.s performance Fran hot Tone rin ess lUnncn ani n greatly to la bas-d on the th- me, the gtner- or,60 words
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19 1941-08-28 7 I troops serving in to Australia will be on of a rotation from Meloourne.19 words
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Article145 1941-08-28 7 Swimming and Croiicking m the Tiger Swimming I'v> 1 m Pasir Panjani on Aim 23, a party of Chinese was unaware that one of their party Chua Sens Krw, oged 19 years, WU missing, until they had st'ipped swimming end had left the pool, stated145 words
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Article, Illustration27 1941-08-28 7 ••Invaders" (Canadian troops) leaving their tanks m an "attack" on Lonaon m the course of recent exercises to test the defences of the city.27 words
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145 1941-08-28 7 or £JR. Hsu Mo, Chungking Minister to Australia, will be m Singapore early next month on his way to take up his appointment. He will stay m Singapore for some time before leaving for Australia. In Hong Kong recently, Dr. Mo spoke of145 words
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Article161 1941-08-28 7 VICTIM oi an all'.ued theft, Arthur M.'nken, an American newsreel cameraman wh Ls passing through Singapore, gave evidence before Mr Conrad Oldham. Singapore second magistrate, yesterday. M likens ev.dence was recorded m a case m whi~h Goh Joon Lie-w. a Hainanese employee of Raffles Hotel,161 words
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Article122 1941-08-28 7 A MEMORANDUM was forwarded to Government and to various unf!i. ial members o; th* Legislative Council recently by tne European AsBOCiation of Malaya, with a request that they should oppose eerialn part. 1 ot the S S Estate Duty 'Amendment! Ordinance wh°n it cam" before the122 words
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83 1941-08-28 7 A FURTHER sum of $1,655,835 has been paid by the Government of the Colony to the Imperial Treasury Chevt OiTker, Malaya Ccmmand, Singapore. This sum represents the proceeds from the sale of War Savings Certificates during the months of April, May and June. 1941.83 words
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Article105 1941-08-28 7 /"TUBERCULOSIS of the respiratory types and pneumonia caused tne highest number of deaths m Singapore during the week ending Aug. 23. according to the Municipal health statement. In each case there were 33 deaths, while cc«nv\ilslon.s was responsible for 24 and enteritis, 22. The death rate for105 words
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Article40 1941-08-28 7 fpHE Singapore station la broadcasting an All-in Bee between a team from the nursing section of the Modi'-al Auxiliary Service and a team from the Singapore bomb dL-posal section. Royal Engineers (Volunteers i fct 840 pm. to-day40 words
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Article106 1941-08-28 7 TRESPASSING into a neighbour's 1 garden, two Chinese boys from a house m Beo Lane had a gaod timplaying and fishing m a pool until one of them. Lee Her Siew, aged 12 years, slipped from the side path and disappeared into the water. This106 words
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Article142 1941-08-28 7 A CLAIM by X C. A. LR. R. M. Ramanathan Ch<>ttiar. for $6,000 on a promissory not-> o gainst Powell and Company Limited and three directors, Lim Chin Teck, Tan Lee Kiah and Lim Peng Chiang, is being heard m the High Court before Mr.142 words
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127 1941-08-28 7 rj?IE establishment by Pan American Airways of a new Clipper service between the Pacific coast of the United States and Hawaii is expected to more than d3Ubio the passenger carrying capacity of th« trans-Pacific Clippers over this eastern sector of the vital air links127 words
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Article142 1941-08-28 7 CEVEN out of nine applications for exemption from all training and general mobilization were granted by the Singapore Tribunal yesterday. The successful applications were Messrs. H. J. Stacey of the Singapore Harbour Board who was granted exemption from all training and mobilization until th^> end of142 words
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64 1941-08-28 7 FLY ING- OFFICER C. R. McKenny, an Australian, was fined $75 m the Singapore Traffic Court yesterday when he pleaded guilty to a charge of negligent driving. McKenny's appearance was a sequel to a collision between a motor-car he was driving and a motor-taxi at64 words
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Article23 1941-08-28 7 THE Australian Red Cross has voted £2.000 as a preliminary to the establishment of convalescent hospitals m Malaya.23 words
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214 1941-08-28 7 (From Our Own Correspondent) Batavia, Aug. 27. nEGARDING the supplementary budi get presented to the People's Council, providing more than 16% million guilders for the reinforcement of the Navy, including 14 million guilders for the purchase of torpedo-bom-ber aircraft, the following further details214 words
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Article82 1941-08-28 7 CHEW Fook Then appeared m the Singapore Third Court ycstewUy on a rhargp of cheating: a c r ,mpa'-:':t, Paul Koh Chen, of $100 on Aue 21. Chew, whe pleaded guilty, told thr> magistrate. Mr. W. D. Carew. thai he was willing to make restitution82 words
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Article38 1941-08-28 7 QWING to the Bom of Prof G. A Ranseme, the lecturer on physical .signs m medicine rrr:.r.<;ed fo» i£»-day &nd Sept. 4 by the Alumni ASBVtaMu* of Kmp Edv.aiv VII College of Medicine have been postponed.38 words
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396 1941-08-28 7 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, Aug. 27. "THE Indian Pioneer," a paper printed m Kuala Lumpur appeared to-day with two columns blank where material had been censored. The Board of Directors of "The Indian" has decided to suspend publication of the paper as a396 words
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345 1941-08-28 7 Naval Authorities May Use Local Sea Scouts REAR ADM. DREW'S TRIBUTE TO "FINE BODY OF MEN" "THE Sea Scouts are a fine body of men, and the move--1 ment should be encouraged as the naval authorities hope to find a lot of use for them/ declared Rear Admiral T. B.345 words
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Advertisement448 1941-08-28 8 P. 0. BRITISH INDIA APCAR LINE (Incorporate*? to togland) RNOfSULAJI AND ORIENTAL a. N. CO. MAIL PASSENGER AND CARGO SERVICE. At oest possible servtces ftrc being maJnUlned by the t. O. S. N. Co. trw» the StraJU to their usual oorto of caD to China. India. Ceyloo and the UoJted448 words
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Advertisement289 1941-08-28 8 BURNS PHILP LINE (Incorporated id Austral!? > FOR BRISBANE. SYDNEY AND MELBOURNE via JAVA, DARWIN AND THURSDAY ISLAND. Monthly sallincrs by MAR ELLA (7.375 tons) and m.* WERRUB (tMMJU tons) Both vessels are fitted with Cabin -de -luxe slnale ajirt doable berth cabins, swimming baths, luxurious puhlic roams. Stack Kettnra289 words
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Miscellaneous1294 1941-08-28 8 Broadcasting TODAY EMPIRE .TAT* SINGAPORE t u ZHL. J25 m. 1323 a/ca. o B sv Pa ZHP.l. 30.96 m 9.4,9 m, ea. < jN> ZHP.2 48.58 m. 6.175 m cv N *<^ ZHF.3. 41.38 m 7.25 St/OS. n ZHL, ZHFI, ZHF2, and ZHP3, GS|. metr. MN Stk\„ e.30 a.m. Singapore1,294 words
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Article309 1941-08-28 9 PLANS OF U.S. MISSION TO CHINA Washington, Aug. 26. TALKING to newspapermen m Washington to-day about the sending of a United States military mission to China m about a fortnight. President Roosevelt said the reference to the mission's consultations with "other authorities/ besides the Chinese, referred toUnited Press - 309 words
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Article106 1941-08-28 9 Tokio, \ug. 27. WHILE the Japanese Information Boarci has declined to comment en Presid nt r ospwii's appointment of a military mission to Chungking. sources close to the Foreign Office declared that the action is an "unfriendly act towards Japan." accordmj| to the Dornei news agencyReuter - 106 words
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Article41 1941-08-28 9 n: HYING friendl ccet matchr 1 Brißkmann K;>mM.s Cub b<-:it X:. 1 -;i by three icmU I one d Af< ftted lh< H\ f iKj-tang) bj t-.L-Kt goals to four Both these matcha plaj d at Parrei Pai ie41 words
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Article29 1941-08-28 9 House. 3 Lloyd Gardens (furnished) •o i°t 3 bedrooms, Mod. San. $55. p.m. Furniture must be taken over. Entry Sept. 1. Can be seen alter 5 p.m.29 words
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Article50 1941-08-28 9 (Ftom Our Own Correspondent) Seremban, Aug. 25. SOCCER match wm played here be--^(H-n trams rcprcsontine two different A I F. Battalions, and ended m a one-all Tiie Tbltlng foam scored first and 11. Morton equalized with a fine header for the Sereinban Mr. R. V. H. Rhitoul refereed.50 words
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Article44 1941-08-28 9 PAT DE SOUZA was elected hockey caotain, with Ronnie Barth vicecaptain and Raymond Minjoot secre-tary-convenor, at the Singapore Recreation Club's hockey meeting held reo ntly. The club will open their season with a Xl-a-side tournament, which is scheduled to begin on Wednesday44 words
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Article59 1941-08-28 9 THE following will represent R. H. Bain's cricket team m a match against the Sinhalese Association to be played on the Sinhalese ground on Sunday, starting at 10.30 a.m L. AlvLs, K. Anchant. R. H. Bain, L. de Sou/.a, S. de Cruz, L Kleinman, E. le Mercier.59 words
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133 1941-08-28 9 Revolt In Serbia: Sofia Protest To Reich B Ankara, Aug. 27. LTLGARIA sent demarche to Berlin to-day protesting against the garrisoning of considerable numbers of Italian troops m parts of Yugoslavia and Greece occupied by Bulgarian forces, according to diplomatic sources here to-day. It is known also that Italian troopsUnited Press - 133 words
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228 1941-08-28 9 Nazi Commander On East Front Said Murdered By Officer riT7\T t, i, London, Aug. 27. lj LN v °n Rundstedt, commander of the southern German army on the Eastern Front, who is rumoured to have been murdered by a German officer, belonged to an ancient family of Prussian nobility andReuter - 228 words
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Article79 1941-08-28 9 TAN Chai Seng, a former storekeeper of the Government sugar pool godown m Trafalgar Street, was committed to stand trial at the next Assizes on six charges of falsifying the .sugar pool stock books and fraudulently using as genuine forged documents, at the conclusion oi a79 words
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62 1941-08-28 9 CHUNGKING OFFICERS DISMISSED Malayan Chinese Protest Recalled Shanghai, Aug. 27. rpHE Chungking Government has 1 dismiss* d Gen Chen Vi and Mr Chen Ting-lien, chairman and chiel secretary respectively of the Fukun Government, according to local Chinese Press reports from Chungking. Gen Liv Chien-hsu Is succeeding °nwi!rCo^caneith,t the Malayan ChineseReuter - 62 words
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101 1941-08-28 9 Saboteurs Defy Norway State Of Siege RLondot, Aug. 27. ECENT reports from Norway indicate that, despite a s*ats of siege existing, acts of sabotage are ileadily increasing, according to a Moscow report. 'The German authorities have made recourse to mass arrests and concentration camps are full to overflowing s.'.ys theReuter - 101 words
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Article21 1941-08-28 9 0 Bombay, Aii*. 27. NE thoasand two hundred Italian prisoners including one general and over 500 otlicers have arrived here ReuterReuter - 21 words
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Article29 1941-08-28 9 Melbourne, Au/f. 27. rpHE Melbourne Cup candidate, Lucrative, JiLst led Kindergarten m a brilliant six furlong gallop on the Rosebcry tracK, half a second outside record time29 words
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72 1941-08-28 9 m__ foUowing are thta week-end'a events 1 the Royal Singapore Yacht club: Tomorrow there will be the t.sual after- n -v clasa will sail the first o, the Alexander Challenge _oup, [J_Amg at LO a_o.: -B" <■:.- wffl Mil toe race for WlUlamsoo Challenge72 words
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350 1941-08-28 9 Pietermaritzburg, Aug. 26. GEN. JAN SMUTS, the union prime minister, addressing a congress of the United Party here last night, declared that, m spite of talk of differences and division, the country's military effort 1/d been stupendous. The Union began "without meansReuter - 350 words
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Article77 1941-08-28 9 London, Aug. 27. AN Air Ministry communique states >- Last night's ope*. x :tions by aircraft of the Bomber Command were somewhat on a larger scale than lately. Industrial quarters m Cologne were heavily bombed and a successful raid was made on docks at Le HavreReuter - 77 words
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168 1941-08-28 9 Spokane. Washington, .\us. 27. I^DRT FREDERICK LUDWIG, 38, ar- rested as an alle^od spy, pleaded Innocent to-day to a Federal Indictment charging that he mailed vital Information regarding United States forces to a foreign power identified as Germany. The United States attorney.United Press - 168 words
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Article71 1941-08-28 9 Melbourne, Aug. 27. A SURVEY has shown that there are sufficient deposits of bauxite m Australia to make the Commonwealth self-sufficient m this constituent of aluminium at least for the duration of the war. For the manufacture of ingot aluminium from these deposits, rolling mills already71 words
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Article55 1941-08-28 9 AS a result of supplies of optical in- struments from abroad being cut off, Australian craftsmen are now making lenses, range-finders of various types, telescopic gun sights, dial sights, spirit bubbles, prismatic compasses, clinometers, tank periscopes, and tools for their manufacture Accuracy to one-millionth part of an inch55 words
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Article47 1941-08-28 9 ANE of the world's greatest autlioriv ties on fish, Professor W. J. Dakin, chief adviser on camouflage to the Australian defence authorities, declares that fLsh are unsurpassed m camouflage, and that lessons learned !rem nature are being applied to wartime requirements m the Commonwealth47 words
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Article33 1941-08-28 9 FIFTEEN hundred people will be employed at a new factory m Australia for the increased manufacture of pyrotechnics. These will produce sipnal cartridges, rockeis, flares, smoke generators, and other such munitions.33 words
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Article61 1941-08-28 9 CULLY-TRAINED dieticians and or--1 cupational therapists wi.l be appointed to five new general miliary hospitals now under construction La various States of Australia. The dieticians who will be women, will see that patients receive a properly balanced diet. Among ihe tasks of the therapists vnil be r<buiid'n£61 words
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Article43 1941-08-28 9 AS a result of the vast development of her war producvion, Austra'ia is not only fulfilling her own requirements, but supplying vast quantities of stores and munitions to Allied troops as far apar. as Gr«-vt Brita.n and the Far East.43 words
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Article29 1941-08-28 9 DURING the first Vorld War, Ausbralians bought war ra'incs iKates valued at £7.T«<X)OOO m thre^ ■■•tars In one ve?r m this w^r, ;he\ have bought e°0,000,000 vorth.29 words
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Article23 1941-08-28 9 4N Air TrrirvT.2 Cor^s for lsds from 16 to IS is being cr.l'ed up for training preparatory to entering too R.A.A.F.23 words
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Article13 1941-08-28 9 ARMY plans provide for libraries <_! 1,500 books at all larpe rmmpg13 words
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Obituary42 1941-08-28 9 the deaths occurred ol the vile of Mr. E. J. Harrison, kfinister foe Customs, and of Mrs I. Whitney, i jed i fi. who for 70 years was actively cernrd m the cattle Indus ry la Queensland and New So\;th Wales42 words
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Article31 1941-08-28 9 IUjORE than 1,000 applications h-vc Ifl been made bo join i'- c Australian Women's Army, t:-> <::a the release ot men engaged m ncn-combatan* ./(.ties for other services.31 words
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Article33 1941-08-28 9 BOARD to coitroJ ti;-;p];.u- ,:p--<t\. dies has been Establishment of a aew dental Lo; 1,-ital m Mflboume bas beet nr.^roved. Lads erf l^ are now Uing m Australia lor camp train!:v:33 words
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Article, Illustration40 1941-08-28 9 relish gunners arc se-n m the pict ire getting a modern 75 m.m. gun re tdy lor action. They have tjad" themselves masters of this qulck-firiig gun which is unequalled m action In difkoJt countrr.40 words
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Advertisement324 1941-08-28 9 FENDERS SINGAPORE M< IPALITY Tenders;. n o* ir.vlted for *Tie r services Por i Municipal Tenders pta t and Special fOc\ i. 1941 10 Closing 12 iid eh.* foi period I 42. Date Be] I 10, i9ii and drains at Deposit SoO>. I DPWCAH tielpal Secretary POR SALE 1 SESSION324 words
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Miscellaneous105 1941-08-28 9 MAIL LIST ro-i)\\ I :.t. el at the Gem ral Post i MB i all 4 p.m Burma ar p.m. c rfVm sto 4 p.m Egypt ah 6 p.m. Greet Britata See all 4 p.m. In Ua ir 4 pm. M lurittaa :r 4 P m Pali rnbana air 9105 words
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Article2539 1941-08-28 10 Second Day's Racing In Singapore Meeting GOOD DIVIDENDS PAID BY THREE HORSES TWO favourite that obliged and three other fairly well A supported winners gave punters an even share of the breaks at Bukit Timah yesterday, the second day of the Singapore Turf Club's2,539 words
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113 1941-08-28 10 Singapore Women 's Golf Championship THE first round of the women's golf championship of Singapore 1941, for the Andrew Currie Cup, will be played at the Garrison Golf Club on Monday, Sept. 1. The starting- times and draw are: Bye, Mrs. E. A. Elder. 3.30 pjn. Mrs. H. Hegarty vs.113 words
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Article284 1941-08-28 10 SERVICEMEN AND STATE HONOURS A SUGGESTION made by tbe Selanjror Hockey Association which has been circularised to other State associations m Malaya, revives the question as to whether Singapore should run two hockey sides this year one civilian and one Services Selangcr's circular makes out no case284 words
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Article185 1941-08-28 10 (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Aug. 27. THOI'GH not fielding their fall 1 team, the Selanror State Heven did not have much difficulty m beat ins the Singapore Malar Football Association by three icoals t« one at the stadium to-day. Selangor dominated the exchanges185 words
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414 1941-08-28 10 (From Our Own Correspondent) Seremban, Kug. 25. TTHE N.S. Wanderers, skippered by R. H. V. Rintoul, proved too good for Tfcmpin at cricket when the teams met at Tampln yesterday. Tampln took first knock and were dismissed for 108. thanks to good bowling by414 words
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325 1941-08-28 10 Police Flatter Fail Ir Changi Game A.-A. GUNNERS WIN BY SIX GOALS TO Three R.A. (A.A.) H; |> (> ]i MINE goals were scored at han^i vtatLt Police met the R.A. (A.A., m the nJ T ur^ i Singapore Amateur Football Association *'<* «U petition and were beaten by >«\325 words
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Article115 1941-08-28 10 THE following heat* m the YMCA Op<_-^ Bwfmmlng r*tf rnpf nnriil|ii win b» hnsh ai the YMCA Pool [Port C'ar.r.^'.r < or Saturday. itarUns ai *30 pn: Men's 120 yards championship ii eutcta); men 's 120 fUtk breast 5*r r >kf- <8 r.tmmens 120 yards uuer-riub mcd.cv115 words
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Article41 1941-08-28 10 'THE Customs gathered ful; jx)int& at the expense of the Post Offim Sports Club, who were unable to field a team for the second envision >bleague sorrer match which was to have been played at the P.O. ground yest^r day41 words
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Article126 1941-08-28 10 Customs Qualify For Semi-Final R OUIK j Pfcwouroj CCO] Wmi reply m a H 1 t>-, m lay the Customs qua..: Belia Club day Tin f ana their win w \jj might hay« scorec thr the second york ol M ion goa; Star- ng126 words
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Article17 1941-08-28 10 P-or: ■>erak a.. r. ao a Hate Mai i n'--6 Tae r*nr -J -ri t.17 words
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Article11 1941-08-28 10 To-day's Sports Events K^an Assomtr 0 n i quarters J H^.11 words
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