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Title Section20 1941-09-11 1 LATE SINGAPORE EDITION The Singapore Free Press AND DAILY NEWS NO. 18,410. BSTU. 183 S. THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 1941. CENTS20 words
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451 1941-09-11 1 Reds' New, Vigorous Drive In Centre IGANTIC TANK CLASH NOW IN PROGRESS TOWARDS WEST London, Sept. 10. #>UN motorized divisions making: a vain attempt to hrow back the advancing Soviet troops m the Gomel wr central front) have been smashed as a result vigorous, concentratedUnited Press; Reuter - 451 words
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97 1941-09-11 1 Moscow, Sept. 10. THE nowipaper Red Star report* a hcuvy c.r:e om itWS River 'D", whore a Soviet fljiilla destroyed enemy batt?ries on the vest bank and forestalled un at f .<.mpt to cross. Th» G;rm .ns c;n:entrated picked dlvLsi'ns v.nd p-nzer columns on ferriesUnited Press - 97 words
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Article68 1941-09-11 1 Moscow, Sept. 10. SIRENS for the second successive ni«ht sounded at 10 p.m. yesterday and regained m force until 1.05 am. to-day. r'.'rd asain at 2.15 a.m. and was m effect till 4 a.m.. for the third time r tot^ raidiess p. nod. A commurJque said anU-aircraftUnited Press - 68 words
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Article110 1941-09-11 1 Stockholm, Sept. 11. STRONG German troop concentrations were reported surrounding Oslo to-day. All traffic on roads and highways to Oslo are controlled by German soldiers. Travellers need special permission from their home authorities to enter the town. All persons without special permission are detained by the110 words
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Article246 1941-09-11 1 London, Sept. 10 'FHE amazing advenlures of 183 French officers and men captured by the Germans during the battle of France last year was disclosed when they arrived at a London railway station this morning, where they were given a warm welcome by representatives of theReuter - 246 words
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141 1941-09-11 1 London, Sept. 10. ASKED m the House of Commons for a statement on a barter agreement with Japan, Mr. Dingle Foot, Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Economic Warfare, said that no general barter arrangement nor anything inconsistent with the strict enforcement of the freezingReuter - 141 words
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Article120 1941-09-11 1 Connecticut, Sept. 10. The German battleship Bismarck car. Tied two planes which were m. tended to bomb Quebec and Montreal, according: to Mr. Robert Deming. assistant State Defence Administrator, who quotes British sources. During a speech here Mr Denting said a hi~h British Army officer told him each plane carriedReuter - 120 words
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223 1941-09-11 1 London, Sept. 10. ERRORS of Judgment were mentioned by the Air Ministei, Sir Archibald Sinclair, m the House of Commons, m giving the results of the investigations into two fatal crashes of Atlantic Ferry Command aircraft m which 44 lives were lost.Reuter - 223 words
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686 1941-09-11 1 White Paper Issued To Counteract Damaging Propaganda London, Sept. 10. THE British Government has given the United States Government firm assurances respecting the use of materials received under the Lease and Lend Act. Correspondence between the two Governments is published as686 words
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316 1941-09-11 1 "Britain Will Brook No Delay In Iran" Eden London, Sep. 10. THE British Foreign Secretary, Mr. Ar.tbony Eden, made lit clear m the House of Commons '.c-day that Britain will brook rto delay m the implementing of t\\e AngloRussian ftjrrcfitient with Iran. In reply to a question, Mr. Eden saidReuter - 316 words
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Article93 1941-09-11 1 A correspondent of the Red Star reports the Germans have been driven back across a river m the central sector. Four thousand Germans were drowned and 238 tanks destroyed. Reuler Cairo. Sept. 10. Th» Corinth canal has again been heavijy bombed, announces to-day s R.AF. Middle East communique,Reuter - 93 words
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Advertisement83 1941-09-11 1 INSIST ON BIGIA TEA RAFFLES HOTEL to^ncHT^- DINNER DANCE informal) 8 p.m. to midnight 1 BUSTER MAGGIE >NKH S3.tM> NON-DINERS SIM Saturday LUNCH IN THE BALLROOM GRILL^ SUNDAY EVENING IN THE PALM COURT BAND CONCERT -8.30 to 10.30 p.m. 3 or n» ARGYLL SUTHERLAND HIGHLANDERS 3 n>, u._ Col L83 words
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Advertisement75 1941-09-11 1 BIGIA TEA IS BEST sea View HOTEL BALL-ROOM PERFECTLY AIRCONDIT IONED BY SEABREEZES TO RIGHT FRIDAY <St SATURDAY SPECIAL DINNER DANCE DINNER and DANCE MUSIC BY KELLER'S BAND Dinner $3.— Admission to Ball-Room free of charge APELPHI GRILL Whether you require light refreshments or an elaborate meal, the ADELPHI GRILL75 words
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Advertisement259 1941-09-11 2 Blondie SINGS! Blondie CONGAS!; jRjHGiLj Blondie Lets Herself .GO wJETJr TAe 2>o "THINGS" to Her! |7 /*w^^K^ m WF m H TBT" "T^ j^^—^j "WT" TIT "Tr""^^ TBT™^^ f*Hi*fcn Ir-^;"/. ,-^f "■->MJfe.\ 3.15 6.15 9.15 TjlfiaK IS CTHF C 'iWP^^^i riiirr CINLMA LJMit.KiAiwmt.jNi fc.jSj Tm ..j^^BBBKPr AN EXCELLENT GOLF SHORT259 words
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Advertisement97 1941-09-11 2 |ii*■m^■ Special MIDNIGHT PRE-RELEASE SCREENING SATURDAY NIGHT 12.10 AT THE CAPITOL A Stirring Adventure Story of Love m the East. THE FIRST FILIPINO PICTURE FILMED ENTIRELY WITK ENGLISH DIALOGUE Hk ffi^^^^^Hß^^3^^a^BK^^^Bßl^Bß^^a^H^^sßM^^MßM^4Jßgi vH^BI BBIBIBHL^- *it^BMw Bbbß^Bvlj j^^^^^mMbmß B^Br^''*^^^^P^BMß Meet the "DOROTHY LAMOUR of the PHILIPPINES LUNINGNING with the most popular r97 words
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Advertisement94 1941-09-11 2 CAPITOL SCORE AGAIN! j SCREENING TO-DAY. Not Only The Official Pktem Of The CHURCHILL— ROOSEVELT MEETING on board the "PRINCE OF WALES" m mid Atlantic but also Inspiring Film- of CHURCHILL'S V9SIT TO ICELAND and INSPECTING THE U. S. FORCES THEKI .-Greeting a Convoy of 74 Ships en route to94 words
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862 1941-09-11 3 Crew Tell Of Dive-Bombing Attack On Steel Seafarer A 2™- «ri«»h "ar.l Te^tup^into an the T£? T** l^ th 24 members of ww SvZh^LhM l"1 frei ht r Steel Seafarer, which m s£S? X fc n my aircrafl m Red The remainder or the crew are safe aboard another vessel,United Press - 862 words
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Article80 1941-09-11 3 Tokio, Sept. 10. „1-r -Gen Hideki Tojo, Japanese I UAr Minister, during an expla- a t the European situation "*,°T the Vrivj Council to-daj, on the current n*fo***r*P° for a Japanese -American H '"!!focliem?n:. it w*» learned m ri ,"C Quarters to-day. optimtan is evidentUnited Press - 80 words
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Article144 1941-09-11 3 Washington, Sept. 10. IT is reliably reported from informed 1 sources that President Roosevelt m his speech to-morrow will demand that Germany give strict accounting for American lives and American losses due to Nazi operations. These sourcrs placed American ship losses at five, with at least 65Reuter - 144 words
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Article173 1941-09-11 3 Quebec, Sept. 10. THE Duke cf Ker t, In a farewell radio 1 address to Canada, said that the Commonwealth air training plan "Is to play one of the major roles m the ultimate victory of free people over tyranny "I was Impressed and inspiredReuter - 173 words
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Article84 1941-09-11 3 Ankara, Sept. 10. *THE United States. Britain and Turkey will begin feeding the starving Greeks when the Turkish freighter Adana leaves Istanbul about Sept. 20 for Athens with the first instalment of 50.000 tons of foodstuffs, it was authoritatively learned here to-day. The United Kmgdom Corporation willUnited Press - 84 words
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306 1941-09-11 3 London, Sept 10 f: assertion that the stoppage of to French North Africa kht strongest guarantee XL T r^. <s^:; )-cupation of Dakar and *5T- Ve<: African ports was made t -U P Mr. L Noel H.mse or Commons tarT\ton mgfgjted thatReuter - 306 words
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109 1941-09-11 3 Bangkok. Sept 16. A JENS +~o rvve come to Thailand ir?-* numbers have been busy ■I i ran second-hird and •Mrs iw mazed at the prices '.r cars, says the newsPM tit j.."^ :ii33 try Ie buy ci»rs n nent ofrlriaLs, who sustltttReuter - 109 words
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57 1941-09-11 3 London, Sept. 10. kffaica bo which third vt ttenta are cramm-d .<.. De the nrst class il MO will no bngei me n)w bein-, con- Istrj of War Trar.3rartiine pressun >n I ndon area, which il •iB o piM ini^ opera- v«k of O-t'b'rReuter - 57 words
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Article68 1941-09-11 3 Nazis Say "U.S. Must Decide" London, Sept. 10. COMMENTING on the Steel Seafarer incident, a Berlin newspaper says that the people of the United States most now decide whether they want disaster or not. The Italian news agency points oat that, while the truth of the loss of the vesselReuter - 68 words
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160 1941-09-11 3 Roosevelt Acts To Prevent Big Rail Strike Hyde Park, Sept. 9. PRESIDENT Roosevelt, m order to stave off a nation-wide railroad strike, established a five-man beard to-day to investigate the dispute between unions and employers, reports United Press The board will be instructed to report its findings within 20 teys.United Press; Reuter - 160 words
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Article38 1941-09-11 3 Simla, Sept. 10. IT is officially stated here that Gen. 1 Sir Archibald Wavell, Command-er-ln-Chief m India, recently visited Gen. Edward Pellew Quinan's headquarters m Iran. He also visited Basra, Abadan and Ahwaz.- ReuterReuter - 38 words
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Article165 1941-09-11 3 Bombay, Sept. It. rDS production capacity of textile mills In the country Is expected to attain concert pitch as the result of general agreement reached at a textile conference held here. The Government of India has agreed to transfer the textile section of the Supply Department toReuter - 165 words
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Article83 1941-09-11 3 THE Chinese Minister to Australia. Dr. Hsu, Md, presents his credent.aLs to Lord Cowrie, GovernorGeneral, on Sept. 16 m Canberra, where five houses have already been acquired to accommodate the party <.f 24. including nine children The Sydney Daily telegraph. In an editrriaJ on the arrivalReuter - 83 words
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26 1941-09-11 3 Rome, Sept. 10. AN official casualty list for August issued to-day totals 790 killed. 1,160 wounded, and 115 missing United PressUnited Press - 26 words
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423 1941-09-11 3 London, Sept. 10. MR CHURCHILL'S review of the war situation forms the theme of editorials m the London newspapers to- 1 day, which find m it grounds for hopefulness, while at the same time thc^y emphasise the need for still neaterReuter; United Press - 423 words
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248 1941-09-11 3 Loidon. Sept. 10. CEVERE restrictions on the Norwegian public are laid tJ 6own m a decree issued m Os'o by the Eeich Commissioner, Terboven, folL.Ving a state of emergency bei.it? proclaimed. According to the Stavanger radio, it is ordered that henceforth, m theReuter - 248 words
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87 1941-09-11 3 PLENTY of action and suspense, good colour and a competent cast go to make "The Return of Frank James," which open d at the Cathay yesterday, an entertaining film. The picture begins from the time where "Jessie James" ended and merely concerns87 words
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24 1941-09-11 3 Hong Kong, Sept. 10 THE Colony's new «cvernor, Sir 1 Mark Young, arrived here this morning United PressUnited Press - 24 words
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266 1941-09-11 3 Russia 's Rich Harvest Is Gathered Moscow, Sept. If. npHERE has been In most parts of the Soviet Union this year an abundant harvest not only m the Ukraine and the rest of the black earth belt but also m the Caucasian and central Asian regions, writes Reuter's correspondent mReuter - 266 words
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Article43 1941-09-11 3 Lond n, S pt 10. POM Haifa, In Palestine, ccmes news that enemy planer tried to raid the town early this morning. Thi ground defences drove them cff. Hewever, bombs w:re dropped, causing slight d image. There were no casualties ReuterReuter - 43 words
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Advertisement20 1941-09-11 3 "PREP" Painless Shaves Uefi Utherless Or Uder Your Favourite Soap So Increase m Price HM pkr jar. *UMM HALL LTD.20 words
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Advertisement99 1941-09-11 3 TATUAV 4' SHOWS DAILY tnllliil ii ml- 3.15, 6.15 aid 9.15. THE /f/ RETURN HENRY FONDA 34 GENE TIERNEY QF JACKIE COOPER /jFS JOHN CARRADINE FRANK EDDIE COLLINS /J&/ /W JAMES TECNRICOLOUR /r py v f C 3 I B. M. I. documentary Featuring the famous X HALLE ORCHESTRA "THIS99 words
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Article, Illustration717 1941-09-11 4 The Singapore Free Press THURSDAY. SEPTEMBER 11, 1941. Then And Now A YEAR ago, almost the whole world regarded the position of the British Commonwealth as forlorn and well-nigh desperate, yet to-day, as Mr. Winston Churchill emphasized m Tuesday's House of Commons speech, the Empire is still the master of717 words
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Article1407 1941-09-11 4 Early Foretaste Of Autumn Chill London Letter Correspondent London, Aug. 22. IT is now possible to tell you that this year we have witnessed one of the most extraordinary metereological volte-faces within memory. This year's spring was among the bleakest and most backward on record and, up to the second1,407 words
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Article409 1941-09-11 4 Australia's Mew Prime Minister I RSS lhar. twelv r^->>-; WUliamF,,c-r;-r:^.^ ber of the K*ttw WiS?, Eqc To-day with br J^^ pcr^nce m tw, rtfcliofflftS Searching for ihe reasons for kr Fadder/s rapid advance i, S .front of Federal poatics or/T .stinctively feels B qualities which have co^rS't his success may409 words
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Advertisement321 1941-09-11 4 flAjbl W^A*J[^^ Eh9A v *a«ASTifti r CALDBECK 2 S I* "FIGHT FOR F REEOOM" I I EXHIBITION j Victoria Memorial Hall, Sept lltK. to 17tk» 9 a.m. to 6.30 p.m. Admission Free. A Panorama of tKe War On Land, On Sea, In the Air, and tKe Fi&Ktin& Forces In Malaya.321 words
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Miscellaneous36 1941-09-11 4 Blucy <t Curley (I* OOT BUIEY MA CURLEY t*TU*jAJ I/ tHEY tMK t€ BUXWIM v«AT "Hi OVER KN TT *JA {out of my hand at LAsr.fJ S vioiu* of «owif V makes Se m <«- t^^ "/W36 words
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Article, Illustration875 1941-09-11 5 MARY HEATHCOTT - Plans For "Grow More Food" Show Next Month MARY HEATHCOTT By universal al Singapore uropean or the "Grow which is to ria Memoer 24, 25, 26 schedule of and flowers r s one can libitum has ,rveompre- include all the r > v -al products. ail the com- a ill875 words
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84 1941-09-11 5 (From Our O\m Correspondent) Ipoh. Sepc. 9. A PUBLIC demonstration of real incendmry bombs will be Kh'en on the Old AMana grounds, Ipoh. on Thursday at 30 p.m. Mr. W. Brownlie and hLs assistants will demonstrate the correct method of approachInp and handling live bombs. The84 words
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Article, Illustration102 1941-09-11 5 They'r; 1 t »u^h at Home these days. The^e three women, ready with their pirks and shovels, are among the first t > b* employed on clearing raid debris by the Islington Borough Council m Lend m. At the m«men'. th y are beinjj given102 words
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Article329 1941-09-11 5 *Froni Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Sept. 10. pFFERENCE to the old bug Dea r" ol cyclists was made by Mr. D. T. Waring, speaking at th? Sanitary Board meeting m Kuala Lumpur to-day. Mr. Waring declared that since the Introduction of horn Danning which, at first,329 words
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Advertisement58 1941-09-11 5 U THESE DATES I ni and on 12th and 13th September FOR fCi IS PARADE OF 1941 B SGER BETTER THAN EVER AT VK ORIA THEATRE U.rUNG $3 and $2 IKI NOW at MESSRS JOHN LITTLE'S is for sale only. '•i** 8 r -,,U particular, regard!^ msUlUttoo m. u.lcf m»y58 words
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Advertisement132 1941-09-11 5 c f PERSONAL s^ c 0) FRESHNESS! I 4^^B^ v"%wB^^ .■.vi'.\xm' 'VSflj ßßflpiyyf ■<> *S«B^'' -'■"■vBBB?Sv ■299&5& re^ffi'i. 1^ s ■■■'•■■■SftSffi :<■ -"St <$HCwolPQQCggf* -.COMpS«-:' «BjK i> -y^ And the (Mily way you can make sure or hard work you'll find that is if you bathe with Lifebuoy Toilet Lifebuoy132 words
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187 1941-09-11 6 German Troop Moves To Weaken Expected British Offensive? London, Sept. 10. THE Nazi Commander-in-Chief, Gen. von Brauchitch, is 1 reported to have arrived m Sofia for a conference with King Boris and tour of inspection of German troops m Bulgaria, according to the National Broadcasting Company's Ankara correspondent.^*^ There isReuter - 187 words
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170 1941-09-11 6 London, Sept 10. SUBSIDIES vi TUrloW forms are costing Britain approximately £109.000,000 a ftai froa* or u04.000.000 net. Giving this information m a Parliamentary reply. Major Lloyd George, Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Food, states that the current annual rate of gross subsidies, includingReuter - 170 words
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Article45 1941-09-11 6 Rio dp Janeiro, S^pt. 9. Capt. f. it/ Wledemann, former German c a n] at San Francisco, ar- ?d here o.- plane today, according n reporta circulated In Rio. No offlcinl confirmation ol the reports was avail- bl»'. hoy. >ver United PressUnited Press - 45 words
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Article, Illustration12 1941-09-11 6 A llighl.nd piper m Cyprus on "ne of the i>l.ind's ancient battlements.12 words
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90 1941-09-11 6 Brisbane. Sept. 10. THE Australian Prime Minister, Mr. A. W. Fadden. revealed yesterday that he will Introduce a record budget 00 Sept 17 to provide $675,003,000 US) of the tital wartime expenditure o: $1,050.000 000 'U.S.). "Tj supply the irreducible nvnimum required for ourUnited Press - 90 words
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Article97 1941-09-11 6 London, Sept. 10. NO exports to Japan have been licensed since all Japanese assets •n the Un ted Kingdom were frozen on July 26. stated the Minister of Econom C Warfare, Dr Hugh DUton m response to a (question m thx House of Commons.United Press - 97 words
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150 1941-09-11 6 THE Commonwealth Government imy soon lift the ban on several m-x>rtant Ru.ssinn books says a Cancrra message to the Sydney TeleThese books, written by Russian authors livlnz m Russia, have been '-•armed beoau.se they champion Commi'nism. sv>me authorities consider they have m historical150 words
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Article67 1941-09-11 6 AUCKLAND undertakers want faster funerals In order to save petrol. They have siiTeested to the New Zealand Undertakers' Association that i minimum speed of 15 miles an hour be observed. The suggestion, tf adonted, however, "•ill mean t*->at people attending funerals will have to travel67 words
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271 1941-09-11 6 Gibraltar, Sept. 10. "AN underground fortress cut out rf rock is the obstacle Gibraltar now presents to any would-be attacker," writes Router's special correspondent at Gibraltar. "As I wr'te this dispatch hundreds of feet below the surface, the place above and around me is271 words
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Article, Illustration25 1941-09-11 6 G?n Sir Alan Brooke, Commander-in-Chief, H >tne Forces, recently paid a visit tr> the Scottish Command He is seen inspecting anti-tank guns.25 words
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270 1941-09-11 6 London, Sept. 10. pBEAT Britain has lost two of her giant American-built "flying U fortresses," but it is expected that at least 500 of these substratosphere bombers will be her portion of the £84,380,000 contract reported to have been awarded to the BoeingReuter - 270 words
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98 1941-09-11 6 rvAME Margaret Lloyd George, who died m January, this year, left £32 600. She gave £1.000. three cottages, her residence Brynawelon and furniture, etc. to her daughter. Megan. Pencoed Fawr (a farm at Llangybi*. stock and implements, go to her son Richard: freehold properties98 words
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90 1941-09-11 6 Canadian- American Black-out Planned Vancouver, Sept 10. THE Canadian and American Governments are planning: a test bla k-«ut of the entire North American west coast from California to Alaska. Mayor J. W. Cornett discloses. He said plans under way wore still m the formative sta?e and n*> date has b"enUnited Press - 90 words
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98 1941-09-11 6 London, Sept. 10. TTHE New Zealand naval forces will m future be the Royal New Zealand Navy and the ships will be known as His Majesty's New Zealand Ships. The new designation follows representations made by the New Zealand Prime Minister, Mr. Peter Frazer,Reuter - 98 words
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Article27 1941-09-11 6 Stockholm, Sept. 10 THE German authorities have ordered the surrender of all radio se.s tn Norway. The order is expected to affect some 60,000 people. United PressUnited Press - 27 words
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359 1941-09-11 6 Story Of Tokio Mov c To n Her Present Axis Allied THE Japanese Privy Council has 1 tiations between Japan and the Ui is expected Washington and To, the conclusion of a preliminary a "'inn plete rapprochement, according to ton here to-day. n **«y ThisUnited Press - 359 words
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44 1941-09-11 6 Angle, American Agreement On Exports T to c: '<%% W -j York s ■<■ I tx i corr.p. "Qfl that t ■•S-a and 1 ■< U: r -«i "The U princi tlnu two-tl secur' r< :;h-, pre-v countri B: even i matei gettin Brit 'V, to i44 words
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23 1941-09-11 6 "hansha: *n\ v JAPAN] >:i rt rts. sep; j inflict t jl; a we< .ija Ps»- F United PressUnited Press - 23 words
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287 1941-09-11 7 IJS. Senators' Views Of Mysterious Sinkings Washington, Sept. 10 war menace to the Ln, ted States has shifted again (torn the Pacific to the Atlantic, responsible quarters Ss**t«i say, and suggest that Germany may be iiowin, a Pattern unrestneted warfare against ocean iippin?.287 words
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Article, Illustration280 1941-09-11 7 jenferences with r (Sir Shenton ::.maricler-in-Chief, X Vf J Chief Marshal Sir >' "/~V V r^pham) and the s^ efs are likey to be v \<- Aired Duff Cooper, -f ,V*s:u:e. who is m Singa-s-H rial mission for the m filter da II wara280 words
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203 1941-09-11 7 r *r. Correspondent i KuaU Lumpur. Sept. lft. us-'.? 'us fcPßuin* two foru^d su.-, rer;J f Allenby Rubber C. UtiM Ho Sow Cheng was v '< Mr w d. Carew. First I R Ah Lumpur to-day by Mr. Mi.-rac> v L'U.nt Superintendent of r>203 words
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Article133 1941-09-11 7 UOLDING a battle m h?r hand, a Cantonese we man. Ngow Ah Yew sat on her bed and calmly told her friend. Liew Ah Seem, that she wanted to die. Liew rushed to her and swept the bcttla to the ground, but realized that133 words
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57 1941-09-11 7 A SHANGHAI Chinese. Kani Sian King, aged 22 years, claimed trial m the Singapore Third Court yesterday on a charge that he on Tuesday was a member cf the Malayan Communists Party, an unlawful society. The ca^c wr\s postponed one week for mention end bflil57 words
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Article, Illustration277 1941-09-11 7 AMERICA'S friendly attitude to- ward Thailand has remained unchanged, said Mr. Willys Peck, new United States Minister to Thailand, m an interview with a Free Press reporter yesterday. Accompanied by Mrs. Peck, he arrived m Singapore by Clipper on his way to Bangkok and will277 words
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Article158 1941-09-11 7 EJR. A. Kingdom Ward, a botanist who has spent many years m China and has taken to England from that country hundreds of varieties of flowers and plants, spoke to the Singapore Rotary Club yesterday of his quest for the Chinese "coffin tree." His Interest158 words
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Article66 1941-09-11 7 Alleged to have committed theft of cash and property, valued at $29. belonging to Nj» Cheng Koh at a house In Rochore Canal Road on Monday evening. 23-year-old Ng Kirn They claimed trial In the Singapore TMrd Court yesterday. The case was postponed a week for mention and ball of66 words
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332 1941-09-11 7 Local Chinese Ask Chungking For Advice AS a result of many anxious inqui- Ties as to whether Chinese marriages performed m Singapore m the old-fashioned style without witnesses are recognized by law m Malaya, the Chinese ConsulateGeneral m Singapore has approached the Chungking Foreign Office for direction and advice. This332 words
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Article125 1941-09-11 7 PASSING through Singapore on her way back to England via the United States, after her visit to the Middle East, the Duchess of Roxburghe made an inspection of the WJR.N.S. who are stationed m Singapore. The Duchess was accompanied by Vice-Admiral Sir Geoffrey Layton, Commander-in-Chief China125 words
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82 1941-09-11 7 ALLEGED to have published a news- paper, Keiala Bandhu, containing photographs with captions or headings m the Malayalam language without the matter previously having been submitted to and approved by, the Press Censor, K. S. Pillai appeared on a .'Oimmons under the Defence Regulations m82 words
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Article40 1941-09-11 7 The lecture-demonstration on "Laboratory j Methods m General Medicine" by Prof. H. :O. Hopkins organized by the Alumni Asso- r -\»i.»j. o? Kins: Ed yard VII College of Medicine, Singapore, will be held at 5 pjn. to-morrow instead of to-day.40 words
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457 1941-09-11 7 Garrison Troops Keep In "Fit-For-War Condition" IfEEPING troops defending the vital fortress of Singapore In a "flt-for-war condition" is one of the major concerns of the Malaya Command. Fighting an enemy m tht thick tropical Jungles of Malaya calls for a considerable amount cf stamina- and this vital source of457 words
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393 1941-09-11 7 No Mass Evacuation Of Japanese From Malaya, Says Consul-General "TO interpret the announcement made on Wednesday by the Japanese Foreign Office that three Japanese ships are to be sent to various parts of the British Empire as meaning that there will be a mass evacuation of Japanese nationals from those393 words
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72 1941-09-11 7 CHI AH POH JOO, aged 44 years, pleaded guilty m the Singapore Third Court yesterday to a charge that he sold fish <ikan kurau) above the market price at Kandang Kerbau market on Tuesday morning. Chiah was fined $70, or three weeks' [rigorous72 words
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248 1941-09-11 7 A.R.P. ON PERAK MINES: ROAD REPAIR SCHEME (From Our Own Correspondent) Ipoh, Sept. 10. ■THE need for active co-operation between miners and the Public Works Department during an emergency was stressed by Mr. A. Bean, Senior Inspector of Mines, and Mr. F. C. Holland, Senior Executive Engineer, at a meeting248 words
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Article78 1941-09-11 7 A EUROPEAN. J. K. Gwinnell, appeared m the Singapore Fifth Court yesterday en a summons charge under the Food Control Ordinance. Gwinnell was alleged to have imported during the month of July 46 cases of assorted toffees by a ship without the apDroval of the United Kingdom Food78 words
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Advertisement459 1941-09-11 8 P. 0. BRITISH INDIA APCAR LINE (lncoroormtcO u> Cngl%nd) jKr** PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL aN. CO. MAIL PASSENGER AND CARGO SERVICE The tmt poeiipie services are oeing maintained oj the r. 4 O. I*. Co% from the Strait* U tbeir asual part* of oaD Id China. India Ceytoß and the United459 words
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Advertisement289 1941-09-11 8 BURNS PHILP LINE (Incorporated id Australia) FOR BRISBANE, SYDNEY AND MELBOURNE via JAVA, DARWiN AND THURSDAY ISLAND. Monthly sailing by »a MARELLA (1J315 tons) and m.». MERKUB (M 0« tons). Both vessels arc fltted with Cabin-de-luxe siagM and double berth cabins, swimming baths. luxurious public rooms. Sincle Retfirn. Ist class289 words
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Advertisement95 1941-09-11 8 MANSFIELD CO., LTD. BLUE FUNNEL LINEFrequent Sailings to Unitec Kingdom Dates guaranteed, all cargo bookings subject to Co War Clauses. WESTERN AUST RA I A THE SHORTEST SEA ROUTE AT THE l**** 1 i wta Java Regular Services to Fremantie ,Per.f by first class oassenger *mps Single tare )192 (A95 words
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Miscellaneous1344 1941-09-11 8 BrogdcastincP TO-DAY SINGAPORE „M ^l^:^ ZHL. 225 at tSXt a/ea, CiSV !:"-T J!* ZMF4 38.M m 9X9 sa/ea. i^., CS; K« ZHFJ 48.58 m «.175 m/cs. r 'Sl> v.; S 2 tS; l --»l Z!:* ZHPI «31 m 7JMm/ea r*n NO RTB ■♦JUkTc?* 2. x-u z»™ c» tSSr l^ 6.401,344 words
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177 1941-09-11 9 A D ECISION by the Commissioner for f~ Workmen's Compensation was upn^d m a Judgment delivered by the Chief Justice. Sir Percy McElwaine, m the High Court yesterday •J 1 state <i that following an accident m which a Chinese, Loh Lie Ban, was killed177 words
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Article33 1941-09-11 9 Two delegates of the Jewish Agency for Palestine who ar« on their way to Australia will lecture at the Adelphi Pole], Singapore, on Sunday at 8 p.m en "Pale-tine Yesterday, To-day and To-morrow."33 words
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Article195 1941-09-11 9 NOTICE. j Commencing Sept. 15. 1941, the lares for the" ra/ 3 P or on f rail/ road bookings to and from places on Cameron Highlands will be at tne following slightly increased rates:— Per Car accommodating 4 passengers^ Trii-u- farej will y»«^ apply to the195 words
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203 1941-09-11 9 'TOOTLIGHTS Parade of 1941" was presented last night at the Victoria Theatre m aid of the now Senices Club and amenities fund for troops upcountry. All the artistes taking part are members of the Services. The programme includes ever 20 items of a bright and203 words
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119 1941-09-11 9 the fourth annual general cieet- ing of The Friends of Singapore at the Adelphi Hotel yesterday, it was stated that the society had presented Raffles Musuem with a "very large number of Sne prints ol old views of Singapore," ami anybody desiring to see119 words
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Article97 1941-09-11 9 POUND guilty on the special jury's unanimous verdict of culpable homicide not amounting to murder, a Singapore Harbour Board labourer, Scan Ah Yea, was sentenced to four years' rigorous imprisonment at the Singapore Assizes by Mr. Justice Worley yesterday. Following a fight, Scan was alleged to have97 words
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104 1941-09-11 9 THE Indian Army m M&laya now has its rrwn newspaper, Singapori Akhbar, a weekly m romanlzed Urdu. The first issue has been published. In addition to war news and comment, this newspaper will give special attention to news and pictures from India, particularly the104 words
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521 1941-09-11 9 Correspondence (To the Editor of The Free Press) Sir, It Is Indeed a matter of much satisfaction to learn from the Interview given by Sir Frederic Eggleston. first Australian Minister to China, appearing m the Free Press on Sept. S, that Australia is521 words
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Article318 1941-09-11 9 Australian News By Cable Melbourne, Sept. 10. MR. Nelson T. Johnson, who succeeds Mr. Clarence E. Gauss as United States Minister to Australia, has arrived m Sydney wearing a "V for Victory" badge en his coat. He has a jovial, unconventional manner, which will318 words
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Article66 1941-09-11 9 Lai Kok Hoi. aged 27 years, claimed trial m the Singapore Third Court yesterday on a charge of theft of a gold ring valued at $8.90 belonging to Chan Chee New m a house m Wavang Street on Tuesday. The case was postponed to Sept. 17. for mention and bail66 words
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Advertisement495 1941-09-11 9 CUSSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS OCCURRENCE BIRTH. wpn^L At the Maternity HosC&!i:~ r f or. Sept. 10. to Helen, m- VT'p Campbell, a daughter, ire c' J 'tenders singapore municipality Tenders. are now invited for the r r.a r r 'a]i or services For' apply Municipal Tenders! fticuiJ** .:t nance of the Muni-495 words
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Advertisement344 1941-09-11 9 BOARD RESIDENCE YORK LODGE «4. LLOVU ROAD. SINGAPORE. SUPERIOR RESIDENTIAL ESTABLISHMENT. Well Punished Rooms and Exceptional Cuisine, Dally or Montniy. Phone OtS. SENT OS A aniSENESTA--61 aid 41, STEVENS ROAD. A few minutes from Tanglin Club. Bus routes closeby. Single or Double rooms. English management. AH Cold Storage supplies. Free344 words
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Advertisement49 1941-09-11 9 THINGS EVERY ADULT SHOULD KNOW! See The Answer to The Greatest Problem of Modern Society! The Place: CAPITOL The_Datej Weds. Sept 17th. The ATTRACTION:— aMwh II*"' ,«*V;'-»*" -^i- -W 0 U Ilk -^M| VB ll*** w^ WL m WL, Si 1 taP*«» j.. ■'■■•?>■ V^7/Ly^ 11^* \firt» ju'l /LUNiVERSAL Picture.49 words
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Advertisement101 1941-09-11 9 r*nninn;nn:m 'T£l^^b*- :^z*tt£^***9l Only the finest products o* Euro-1-{a£**\ P** ll American and Empire \£< y^ r**! distilleries and wineries are offered fS^L J^ m the Pic and Whistle. Ton can \mF&B&*2^'*^s- buy here th< a&sorance th<u (■^i^sP^r 5--^^ br***A is truthfully repre/BjkJ^^^sA^Jk seated, with the added pleasure (sS^MWm^Blm reasonable101 words
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Article121 1941-09-11 10 London, Sept. 10. TTIE death ot Jem Carney recalls a great figure of boxing of the bare-knuckle years. Carney was a former English lightweight champion, but one of his greatest fights took place at Boston, U.S.A., m 1887 when he was 30 years old. HeReuter - 121 words
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336 1941-09-11 10 (From Our Own Correspondent) Seremban, Sept. 7. ■THE annual report of the Negri Sembilan-Maiacca Rugby Football Club, presented at th» annual general meeting of the riub lm night reads. Negri-Malacca. dur.ng the 1940-41 season, pl.iyed nine matches, winning three, losing four and drawing336 words
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192 1941-09-11 10 AMERICAN W OMEN'S GOLF CHAMPIONSHIP Kr»>o».lvn, Sept. 10. THE American women'j golf cham- pionshio had nrmv «rst-round surprises, Ihe rhi^f ol whi^-h was the elimination of 3?'\v Jameson the titleholr'cr Grace Amory, Jean Bauer and Alice Heilpnier. wno shared with Mbs Jameson the lead m th«? prerloua day's onaUfying round.192 words
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Article40 1941-09-11 10 THE Gordons collect I full points at the expense of the MF'.A.. who failed to turn up tor th?ir reserve division le^Kue soccer mat-h. which was to have been played at he F N. ground yesterday.40 words
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258 1941-09-11 10 (From Our Own Correspondent) S___ Irx)h. Sept. 10. KVERAL medium paced workouts werf done on the sand track this morning by horses and ponies entered lor the Perak Turf Club's September meeting. The going was soft. The most impressive efforts were w°f\ b y258 words
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614 1941-09-11 10 Nine Races To Be Run On Each Day (From Our Own Correspondent) Ipoh, Sept. 10. THERE will be nine races on each of three days of the Perak Turf Club's September meeting: on Saturday, and on Wednesday and Saturday next week. The weights for614 words
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Article88 1941-09-11 10 THE following have been selected to 1 represent the Red Rose B.Tim imori Party apainst the Mayblosaom Badminton Party at the hvmo court relok Kurau. on Sunday, starting at 1 45 n m Fved Salfn, C P L»nge Walter ?T£S°SL Vin ent Perelra, George Albert Thesrira Krnn-88 words
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Article91 1941-09-11 10 /^OOD support is promised for Sunday's soccer match at f Anson Road stadium between Tengah and Seletar, the finalists m the Royal Air Force Small Units competition. The competition was amongst eleven te^ms. Evenly matched, Tengah and Seletar have plenty of supporters and keen rivnlrv exists91 words
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Article682 1941-09-11 10 Australian Sport Sydney, Aug. 31. CTAB jockey, E. McMenarain, was suspended for two months by the stewards at Randwick yesterday, after being beaten by All Love on Yaralla m the Hobartville Stakes. He will not be back In the saddle until the eve of the Melbourne Cup682 words
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Article98 1941-09-11 10 FURTHER ties m the S.C.C. autumn lawn tennis tournament played on the padang yesterday resulted as folia ws: Men's singles handicaps- W N Rothery (+3> be.V, K. H. Fleming <^3> 6—3, 6—4; J. Chester (+4> beat t Cooper 15.2) 6—4. 6—3 mens doubl es handieau: Mrs Grtmn98 words
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Article44 1941-09-11 10 THF following wiil lepresent the Singapore Hornets at hockey against the Medical College on the Medl4 College ground to-morrow S Rodri^u-v R. Modder, M. ModderS" 5*55?' R Barth D de Crux N F Modder, C. Rayney, D Booth* B Scheerder, J. Scheerder44 words
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Article, Illustration29 1941-09-11 10 Raffles College Union cricket team, 1941, which beat the Medical College by 77 runs m the annual match to retain the "Scow Poh Lent" Cup.29 words
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442 1941-09-11 10 WINNERS' FORWARDS IN BRILLIANT FORM Chinese Athletic 0: R.A. (Heavy Regt) 0. THE nippy Chinese Athletic forwards were much too clever for the R.A. (Heavy Regiment) m a first division league soccer game at Anson Road stadium yesterday and scored nine goals with the442 words
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Article48 1941-09-11 10 Soccer: 13.A.F.A le&rue, first division. S.C.C vs. Argylls, S C.C Police vs. RAF, Depot; reserve division, Chinese Athletics vs. Argylls, Anscn Road stadium; second division U), R A M.C s Malay Regiment, Gitlman seiond division (b). Stamtonl v» r^rt Canning. J.C.S.A. Tennis S.C C tournament.48 words
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Article72 1941-09-11 10 TTHIi: following have been selected to play hockey !cr the V.M CJV. igr.iost a Heavy Eattery on the V.M.C.A. ground on Wednesday, Sort 17: II A. Lrnge. R. I. Atidnsi a. A C Fnpar: Cheon,' Thiam Clev\ Goh Chin Chve (captain Khoo Hock Choj, low Tluck Yap.?, You-72 words
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207 1941-09-11 10 Americans Meet Ja panese On Sunday t^fßo'eb^ PROCEEDS FOR W AR FUND* WITH Howard Tie^ A n "«n pitcher. American hopes of stopp ine th .s t^ nms streak when 1 0 I'"21 "2 clash m the v^r eUo uZ »>-eball gam^Vaff? fij on Sunday Bes r *U The War207 words
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20 1941-09-11 10 rVTRTKS :cr the S.CiIC m tennis tournam are jvFurther details u_: >, founc Ka? Club's notice board20 words
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43 1941-09-11 10 iTHE V.MC A Seni r Oepariaicn; the Jur.i -r [•eparment :;> seven jai to two In a hockey match plaj-eca the YM C A |p At hall tin Seulora i h c > mc by tn .5 to one.43 words
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Article29 1941-09-11 10 THL tepni I -1 s:r; C vater-pol i rengah at 1 h q pa r. f. a r x ri::^ ing; P. J I Tydcmaxi v29 words
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