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Title Section17 1941-10-29 1 The Singapore Free Press AND DAILY NEWS NO. 16,451. ESTD. 1835. WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 29, 1941. 5 CENTS17 words
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Article675 1941-10-29 1 Stubborn Resistance In Suburbs Of Kharkov COUNTER-ATTACKS IN THE CENTRE Favourable Signs Are Seen In London T London, Oct. 28. HL new offensives launched by fresh German troops against Moscow and Kharkov, vital industrial town m the south, are being stubbornly resisted. The suburbsReuter; United Press - 675 words
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120 1941-10-29 1 London, Oct. 28. ndous struggle on the and southern fronts, ressure remains iy to develop into m the opinion of c to-day. k re throwing m more cms into the conflict, Iready prolonged, and editions are very n felt that someing must give— ifUnited Press - 120 words
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90 1941-10-29 1 Ne* York, Oct. 2*. LORD lUfax, 3ritish Ambas- ..led States, was greeted ..outs of '-Open Up a Wesvr:. Front*' during his Russian war relief He was often intermitaur remarks. i»i?. halted his address tor seve-v. minutes. -"is Lord Halifax sij^an "There will *i»ays beReuter - 90 words
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Article64 1941-10-29 1 London, Oct. 28. T°-DAY on the occasion of Turkpy s National Day the r"sh Premier. Dr. T. Saydam, »*rned all Turks against ronpU'ency. »kan radio quotes him as We want every Turkish s 2 tn? t^ kn(>w that the danger to day than yesterday. it willReuter - 64 words
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Article138 1941-10-29 1 New York, Oci. 28. The tanker British Mariner, which had been carrying American oil to Britain, was torpedoed and probably sunk on Oct. 20 during an attack against a convoy 250 miles west of Monrovia, according to marine circles, *bo report the attack occurred near the spot whereReuter - 138 words
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125 1941-10-29 1 Tokio, Oct. 28. "T°HE success of the Japanese- American negotiations appears to be doomed as the United States is completely blind to Japan's dependence on the South Seas region for important materials," declares Mr. Kiyose, the leader of the Reformist camp of theReuter - 125 words
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Article142 1941-10-29 1 Papal Plan For Feeding Europe? Vatican City, Oct. 28. MSGR. Enrico Galeaszi, who left for the United States to-day m connection with the purchasing of feeds tuffs for the Vatican City, will feel out sentiment m Washington regarding the dispatch of American food ships to the civilian populations of theUnited Press - 142 words
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145 1941-10-29 1 London, Oct. 28. THE pilots of the first of the three "East India" squadrons of the R.AJ 1 Fighter Command look forward to the day when they can claim the destruction of their 200 th victim. It should not be very long before they areReuter - 145 words
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Article59 1941-10-29 1 Peiping, Oct. 28. AN unidentified Oriental riding a ricksha past the United States embassy gate at midnight last night fired- four revolver shots, hitting the right foot of an American Marine sentry, whose back was turned. The attacker then disappeared m the darkness, apparently unhit,United Press - 59 words
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Article136 1941-10-29 1 New York, Oct. 28. THE production of 60-ton tanks at the rate of 100 monthly will be a part of the nations manufacturing schedule, according to the trade journal American Machinist. It is now possible to turn out medium tanks at the rate cf 600 monthly,Reuter - 136 words
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139 1941-10-29 1 Timor Dilly Airline "Infiltration" Lisbon, Oct. 28. T"HE Portuguese Press to-day publishes the official text of the agreements reached between Portugal and Australia lor the establishment of an airline between Portuguese Timor and Port Darwin, dated Dec. 11, 1940, and also of the agreement between Portugal and Japan for anReuter - 139 words
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Article85 1941-10-29 1 New Delhi, Oct. 28. MEMBERS of the Muslim League Party walked out of the Legislative Assembly to-day as a protest against "the way m which the Muslim offer of cooperation has been completely ignored by the Government." Earlier the Muslim leader, Mr. J. A. Jinnah, addressing the Assembly,Reuter - 85 words
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Article43 1941-10-29 1 London, Oct. 28. I*HE British Director-General of the Ministry of Information, Sir Walter Monckton, who is m Teheran, is due to leave the Iranian capital to-morrow to consult with M. Lozovsky, the Soviet Depty chief of the Infortion Bureau ReuterReuter - 43 words
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317 1941-10-29 1 Nazis Rush Supplies For Final Storming Of Moscow Stockholm, Oct. 28. /GERMAN supplies are being vl laboriously rushed up as far east as possible to be amassed lor the final storming of Moscow, ac cording to Berlin correspondents of the Stockholm newspapers, who state that impassable roads have necessitated aReuter - 317 words
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352 1941-10-29 1 Tokio Parleys On Japan 's A ttitude To Soviet And U.S. Shanghai Oct. 28. PEN. Hata, Japanese Commander-in-Chief m North China, conferred with the Japanese Premier Gen. Hideki Tojo, and high Kwantung and naval authorities m Tokio last week, according to reliable Japanese sources here to-day. Gen. Hata was reportedUnited Press - 352 words
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77 1941-10-29 1 Japanese In Indo-China Reinforced Hanoi, Oct. 28. r[E tension m the southern Pacific continues to mount as the Japanese are transporting reinforcements to Tonkin. The Japanese are authorized to maintain a force under the original accord signed by Generals Martin and Nishihara. While the exact purpose of thU reinforcement isReuter - 77 words
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Article90 1941-10-29 1 London, Oct. 28. LORD Moyne, the Secretary of State for Colonies, speaking m London tQ-day. said that to divide the lines of development of the Colonial people from those of our own race was inconsistent with all we were fighting for. If we wereReuter - 90 words
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43 1941-10-29 1 Tokio, Oct. 28. TPHE Japanese Ambassador ia Bangkok, Mr. Teini Tsubokami, has postponed, for the tim« being, his return to Japan because of the "latest domestic and foreign situation," the Asahl Shimbun reported from Bangkok to-day ReuterReuter - 43 words
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Article33 1941-10-29 1 Nomura May Be Recalled London, Oct. 28. AN unconfirmed rumour circulating here to-day said the Japanese Premier, Gen. Hidefcl To jo, may recall the Japanese Ambassador to Washington, Adm. Nomura, says United Press.33 words
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Advertisement97 1941-10-29 1 WONDERFUL BARGAIN! FOR A FEW DAYS ONLY CREPE ROMANCE $2.80 a yd. jO LOVELY SHADES DISPL AYED ON COUNTER CHOTIRMALL'S Raffles hotel la^isht DINNER DANCE (informal) 8 p.m. to midnight mS, T ON ROSALIE LOUIS |Ui| A I>K1( \n BALLROOM AND ACROBATIC DANCERS I- SXM NON-DINERS 51.00 »oth k©v_VICTORY BALL97 words
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Advertisement76 1941-10-29 1 JUST UNPACKED! I PEAU-DE-PECHE MATERIAL WMICH RESISTS STAIR, SPOT MOISTURE 16 LOVELY SHADES CHOTIRMALL'S sea View HOTEL BAIX-ROOM PERFECTLY AIR-CONDITIONED BY SEABREEZES TO-NIGHT FRIDAY 6c SATURDAY SPECIAL DINNER DANCE Dinner S3. Admission to Bail-room tree of charge DINNER and DANCE MUSIC BY RELLER'S BAND THE ROTARY CLUB OF SINGAPORE MEETS76 words
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Article483 1941-10-29 2 Hitler's Rotting Armies <TTHE occupation oi numerous 1 countries does not weaken the German forces, because millions of German soldiers have now little else to occupy them, said a recent German broadcast This boast has a double edge that was evidently overlooked. It was given as another proof of German483 words
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Article112 1941-10-29 2 pONTRARY to what Its title suggests, "Trail of the Vigilantes," which opened at the Capitol yesterday, depicts not a chapter of terrorism m American history but the adventures of a crime investigator m search of the killer of a newspaper reporter. Franchot Tone. shedding his immaculate112 words
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Article88 1941-10-29 2 IP one likes Franz Schubert's melodies one should not miss United Artists' musical production "New Wine," which opened at the Cathay yesterday. Sung by Ilona Massey. of "Balalaika" fam<* the songs include "Serenade." "Aye Maria," "Impatience" and others. In this picture, Ilona Massey again scores with some good88 words
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Article86 1941-10-29 2 AN unusual plot with many piquant situations are the chief characteristics of "Let's Make Music." which had an opening screening at the Alhambra last night. The story is about a music teacher (Elizabeth Risdon) who, after finding that .her pupils detest Chopin, preferrtne "swing" instead, takes to86 words
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Advertisement239 1941-10-29 2 tTK pavilion -;> A FAMILY STORY. i\ TREMENDOUSLY JH «^Kf^ memtcr HUMAN APPEAL your first FOR ALL AGESyj^K^^ gj^ //ou' i< it'/// a// comf sac^ JK"^ i>4 JKF to y0u... 50 tenderly sc J^^^W "'^ilf \^j^^ v 'vJ^2 lhruLnsly m this i<iy mm ,^^^E J^^'iHfc romance oj youth I Hl239 words
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Advertisement179 1941-10-29 2 A GRAND NEW THRILLING O ENTERTAIN MFATRoar at MISCHA ALer s the Bad Old Days New UniversaFs Companion Picture To "Destry Rides Again' "TRAIL OF THE VIGILANTES Latest CINESOUND NEWS including \e« PICTURES of the A.LF. IN MALAYA and Splendid Supporting Programme They'll Send You Into Hysterics Aeain Bud ABBOTT179 words
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Miscellaneous30 1941-10-29 2 Air mall deliveries: from Java and Sumatra 3.30 p.m. to-day, Sumatra and Australia 1.40 p.m. and 3.30 p.m. respectively to-morrow, Java 8.15 am Friday, Britain h» Clipper 8.15 a.m. Friday30 words
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637 1941-10-29 3 ROOSEVELT SPEECH MAY BE PRELUDE TO BREAK WITH NAZIS llmiTP Washington Oct. 28. President Roosevelt, m his Navy Day k v P^l f announced no new American step to halt Hitler, he took the American people several steps forward psychologically along the road they must take towards a better realizationReuter; United Press - 637 words
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222 1941-10-29 3 Tokio, Oct. 28. iaPAN expects Washington "to 1 woen Mr. 3 U spokesman** the Ja- formation Board, told the P* 4 here to-day when he was 25 ab?ut the progress of the lU nJ£n negotiations. W ui decked to elaborate on this n however. HeUnited Press; Reuter - 222 words
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Article66 1941-10-29 3 CALCUTTA PLANS FOR EMERGENCY Calcutta, Oct. 28. •|»HE question of the evacuation 1 g| Urn citizens of Calcutta by means of the various transport services connecting the city with other districts m case of an emergency w2ls discussed at a conferer. :e held m the Bengal Secretariat to-day. Besides Governx^cials.Reuter - 66 words
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Article73 1941-10-29 3 Canberra, Oct. 28. FE Australian Prime Minister, Mr. John Curtin, to-day announced the appointment of war and production executives to organize ;he maximum industrial war effort. The executives are the Minister of Navy and Munitions. Mr. Wocman Makin, and the Minister of Supply and Development, Mr.Reuter - 73 words
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Article107 1941-10-29 3 London, Oct. 23. THi Cesarewitch winner Filator be--1 :ame more flrmly established the favourite for the November Hpiicap at the call-over when he wanced to v to 2, after being backed to wm £4.000 at six to one. Spanish Mist. Soldor and Jamaica Jn were alsoReuter - 107 words
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Article51 1941-10-29 3 irrrv *j Hanoi, Oct. 28. y*CE-Adm. Jean Decoux, Gover-nor-General of Indo-China. nere for Pnom-penh by plane "J-aay to witness the coronation Ste? c.e .M c Ung of Cambolia, Z*J. w Wch the Governor will S R f the south for a fort for u tw\ special reason." UnitedUnited Press - 51 words
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78 1941-10-29 3 Ankara, Oct. 28. ALBANIAN guerillas have cut the Kotorova— Valena oil pipeline in two places and have also sabotaged the Berat oilfields, according to reports reaching here. This will deal a severe blow to Italy's dwindling oil supply. Other signs of the increasing guerillaReuter - 78 words
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Article60 1941-10-29 3 London. Oct. 28. LONDON to-day completed three months without air raid warnings. Although gunfire was heard on one or two occasions there has not been an alarm heard since the night of July 27. This morning the Air Ministry and Ministry of Home Security issuedReuter - 60 words
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Article46 1941-10-29 3 Northvilla, Kentucky, Oct. 27. RESCUERS to-day found 15 miners dead after an explosion at the Daniel Boone mmc here. Thirty-three of their companions were safely brought to the surface earlier. It is estimated that 75 miners were trapped by the explosion.— United PressUnited Press - 46 words
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Article69 1941-10-29 3 F»INAL acceptances for the Melbourne Cup are: Velocity, t aureate, Beau Vite, Maikai, Lucrative, Elgolea, RiYette, Tranquil Star, True Plight. Saul, Chatoona, Keelie, Yours Truly, Trlggerman, It's Funny, Carvelhoo, Yodvara. Status Quo, Frill King. Skipton, Vermont, Oalliard. Palencia, Son of Aurous and Shanghai. Acceptances for Cantala stakes are:69 words
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Article86 1941-10-29 3 Philadelphia, Oct. 27. THE Under-Secretary of the Navy, Mr. James Forrest al, m a speech here to-day, disclosed that the torpedo which hit the U.S. destroyer Kearny, opened the side of the vessel and blew out the overhead deck and part of the superstructure. "As farUnited Press - 86 words
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Article223 1941-10-29 3 TREATY WITH IRAN TO BE SIGNED SOON London, Oct. 28. BROADCASTING on the Ankara radio, Martin Agronsky, the NB.C. commentator, said tnai the Anglo-Russian trc i fc y with £an will be signed m Teheran before the end of this week Agronsky said he is reliably informed thatReuter - 223 words
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62 1941-10-29 3 London, Oct. 29. mHE Italian Press announced that a great many German sailors have arrived m Italy to sail ships between Italy and Libya. The chief of the Italian General Staff says that the maintenance of transport to Libya is extremely important butReuter - 62 words
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Article30 1941-10-29 3 Chungking, Oct. 28. rIF Australian Minister to China, Sir Frederic Eggleston, presented his credentials to President Lon-sen to-day, after which he was the luncheon guest of the President. United PressUnited Press - 30 words
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432 1941-10-29 3 New York, Oct. 27. /\NE hundred and sixty deleagates representing 33 nations were present when a conference of the International Labour Office was opened yesterday. The conference had at their disposal a survey of conditions of labour m the British Empire. The432 words
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342 1941-10-29 3 London, Oct. 28. EMPHASIZING that there is now a continuous British front m opposition to the Axis stretching from Sollum to Singapoie, The Times to-day says: 'There has been a great deal of talk about the possibility of 'opening up a Western Front 1Reuter - 342 words
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Article143 1941-10-29 3 Vichy, Oct. 28. AUTHORITATIVE sources today interpreted the German reply to the French request for a postponement of the execution of French hostages as a sine die postponement, enabling the Vichy Government to renew its efforts to obtain the consent of the German occupation authorities to allowUnited Press - 143 words
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Article101 1941-10-29 3 Pope Shooting Of Hostages Berne, Oct. 23. r[E Pope has received m private audience the French Cardinal Tisserand, with whom he held a very long conversation, according to a despatch from the Vatican City. It is reported that the question of the shooting of hostages was discussed. Last week theReuter - 101 words
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Article71 1941-10-29 3 Hong Kong, Oct. 23. Fis revealed that the plane which crashed m Hong Kong harbour early this morning was a C.N.A.C. Condor No. 2, and not a Eurasia machine as earlier reported. The pilot was identified as Eddie Chin. The plane crashed while en routeUnited Press - 71 words
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Article65 1941-10-29 3 Sydney, Oct. 28. ARMISTICE Day m Australia this year is also being commemorated as the Australian Imperial Forces Day of Prayer, Remembrance and Thanksgiving, at the request of the Prime Minister, Mr. John Curtin. The day will also mark the opening of Australia's latest recruiting drive,65 words
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Article99 1941-10-29 3 Shanghai, Oct. 28. THE former German mer- chantman, Quito, manned by a German crew, but fly m? the Japanese merchant as well as the Japanese military flags, arrived here to-day from Yokohama. Foreign naval quarters believed the vessel, which was camouflaged with its name paintedUnited Press - 99 words
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Article233 1941-10-29 3 London, Oct. 28. THE News-Chronicle m an editorial to-day support? Burma's request for post-war Dominion status. "The Burmese people are united internally so that no communal problem offers an excuse for re fusal" says the newspaper, adding: "We sincerely hope that Mr. Churchill's answer toReuter - 233 words
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Article59 1941-10-29 3 'THE old Burmese saying "You cannot conceal the carcase of an elephant by the hide of a bullock" was recalled m Burma on hearing a Tokio broadcast announcement allege that Gen. Chiang Kai-shek had sent Chinese troops into Burma for the defence of the BurmaReuter - 59 words
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375 1941-10-29 3 Red Reprisal For Japanese Raid Likely IS the skirmish between Japanese soldiers and Soviet frontier guards on the Manchurian border last week the forerunner of other and bigger forays? In a news talk broadcast from the Singapore radio station last night, Mr. Patrick Walton, said: "We shall soon learn whether375 words
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Article83 1941-10-29 3 Cairo, Oct. 28. TO-DAY'S Middle Bast communique 1 states; "Tobruk: Owing to bad visibility our patrols yesterday mimed the location of our listening post which wai believed to have been over-run during Friday night. Yesterday the listening post, with Its garrison, was found to be intact, theReuter - 83 words
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Article47 1941-10-29 3 THE British Government has formally recognized the independence of Syria as proclaimed by Gen. Catroux, Free French leader In the Middle East on Sept. 27. The King has sent a telegram of congratulation and good wishes to the president of the new Syrian Republic ReuterReuter - 47 words
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Advertisement58 1941-10-29 3 I TO-NIGHT DINE and DANCE AT THE CATHAY RESTAURANT THE NNfcST BALLROOM IN THE EAST— -AIR-CONDITIONED* LtNCHEONS DAILY FROM XZJ3* pjn. to ZJ& p.m. WiSINK I M!>tß THE PERSONAL DIRECTION OF OCR EUROPEAN CHEF SUNDAY, 2nd NOV. "HtHESTRAL CONCERT— B.3O to 10^0 pjo. GORDON HIGHLANDERS "ANCING TO ORTEGA'S BAND 10.3058 words
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Advertisement21 1941-10-29 3 VITALIS Stimulates the Scalp Dresses the Hair Vltalis and Massage the -50-Second Workout" Helps Keep Hair Healthy and Handsome. MEDICALHALL LTD.21 words
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Advertisement85 1941-10-29 3 THE MELODIES of FRANZ SCHUBERT set to the GOLDEN VOICE of ILONA MASSEY, the Girl You Cheered m "Balalaika" Triumphant m Her First Starring Role! united artists PATWAY 3.15-6.15-9.15 Kjl\ 1 rl/\. I PHONE 34 00 Rk ILU ri A JYliiu Ot Io WHh ALAN COKTIS— BINNIE BARNES— ALBERT BASSERMAN—85 words
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676 1941-10-29 4 THE Singapore Free Press WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 29, 1941. Burma Road THE Burma-China road, the only permanent link between Chungking and the outside world, may soon be m the news again. According to one opinion regarding the latest Japanese moves, preparations are being made for an invasion of Yunnan from IndoChina676 words
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Article356 1941-10-29 4 STILL the Russians hold up the German forces at the gates of Moscow and to judge from reports of dire weather conditions, it may be that no fresh decisive offensive against the Soviet capital is possible this winter. In spite of the very encouraging and successful defence356 words
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Article204 1941-10-29 4 MOW that the Germans ad--11 mit they are willing to release French prisoners of war if their relations will turn informers against those guilty of terrorist acts against the German army of occupation it can scarcely be denied that the Nazis are holding the French war prisoners as204 words
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Article103 1941-10-29 4 London. Oct. 27. t»RITISH fighters were extremely active to-day. An Air Ministry communique says, "Our fighters have carried oat a number of offensive patrols over northern France and Belglum to-day. During these operations enemy ships, barges and targets on land were attacked. Two German planes floating on the103 words
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White-Collar Class Hard Hit In Wartime China
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Article242 1941-10-29 4 Miners, like other producers, are having a profitable business because of the increased demand for raw materials, and the lag m the cost of production. Farm labourers are receiving increases m wages nearly equal to the increase m the cost of living. Sine* farming is profitable, farm labour242 words
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Article137 1941-10-29 4 Another story to the point is about a housewife and her servant. The housewife's husband makes $200 a month, but the servant earns much more than do\ the white-collar husband of her mistress. "I am better off than you." the servant said to her mistress. "You should be137 words
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Article323 1941-10-29 4 An author or writer m China is up against it for a quiet place to write. After producing a manuscript, printing is delayed by shortage of papeY and by the small number of printing presses now flooded with work. After for seemingly more important goods. Moreover, sales323 words
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Article331 1941-10-29 4 Manufacturing industries tr* growing m number and m ouu put. and the Chinese indusinal co-operatives are stimulating production, and are introduce democratic methods of orgarization. Moreover, there is constant progress m the development n: railroads and highways despite the adverse circumstances As to the economic needs o! ChinaFree Press - 331 words
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Article444 1941-10-29 4 LJERR Heydrich, the new Ger- man Protector for Bohemia and Moravia is living up to his nickname of "the hangman Hundreds of Czechs have been shot since he assumed authority and thousands of people have been taken into custody by the Gestapo This is the story of444 words
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Advertisement197 1941-10-29 4 bW% "7 '"7 1 (5 -5 I VMTT M BITTER MttmW Over these years, the accumulated experi- f^^A«gSvJ// ence has gone U perfecting this brew. WWI si Ihv The farnißai Player's Sailor figure' symbolises all that is dependable' and worthwhile m tobaccomanufacture. In the cigarette* world it stands for Player's197 words
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Advertisement133 1941-10-29 4 WAKE UP YOUR LIVER BILEWitW OUsml Aad Yra'U Jwp «at of Bed i> tb« Morainf Fall Yak The liver «hould pour out two pounds of liquid bile into your bowels daily. If this bile is not flowing freely, your food doesn't digest. It just decays m the bowels. Wind bloats133 words
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Article, Illustration630 1941-10-29 5 RAPIDLY INCREASING RUBBER THEFTS IN JOHORE GOVERNMENT URGED TO TAKE STRONG MEASURES OHORE to-day is menaced by the rapidly increasing 'H p steaUl^ nd an^rgeJr^est S stamp outTf sh(uld take g meXes When I say that rubber stealng is only the beginning of something that constitutes a threat to Internal630 words
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215 1941-10-29 5 MAJOR-GEN. Syed Ahmad bin Hah<!sr El-Edroos, Commanf of the Hyderabad taw Forces, has arrived In Sini a visit to the HyderaJUtroops m Malaya. r-On Syed Ahmad s stay In Hi.»va is indefinite. Speaking to a Press reporter yesterday, he comcierted on the easeraeas of215 words
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265 1941-10-29 5 BROADCASTING TO SCHOOLS BENEFIT EXPECTED BROADCASTING, as one of the ir.ar.y aids to education intro- into English schools In the 20 years, has) proved Its There is even greater !or it m Malaya. Tiie years since the Great War have ■en a ?reat widening m the philosophy of education, and265 words
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Article84 1941-10-29 5 MAJOR-GEN. Liv Teh-min. former commander of the Chinese volunteers m the North-Eastern Province. 5 who has undergone severe torture at the hands of the Japanese m Shanghai. is now visiting Singapore en route to the Philippines for rest and recuperation. In Singapore, the distinguished volunteer fighter has met84 words
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Article343 1941-10-29 5 *IT appears to me that Coun--1 cillors can stand up here as many times as they wish, talk and make suggestions, and merely get replies that 'the matter will be considered,' declared Inche Onn bin Ja'afar at the meeting or the Johore Council of State yesterday.343 words
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Article297 1941-10-29 5 J^ICHAEL Somerset Hannington of the Malayan R.N.V.R., was yesterday commended by the Singapore Coroner, Mr. T. A. Rendall, for his prompt action at the Naval Base on Oct. 21, when he dived into crocodileinfested waters m an effort to save an Indian labourer, O. Suppa Reddiar. A297 words
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Article55 1941-10-29 5 F[E two talks on "Some Aspects Of Trade Unionism In Malaya" which have been broadcast by Mr. A. B. Jordan. Secretary for Chinese Affairs and Registrar of Trade Unions, are being published as a pamphlet by the Department of Information and Publicity. Copies can be obtained without charge55 words
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Article143 1941-10-29 5 t^AVAL police on patrol duty m the Straits of Johore during the blackout on Monday rounded up 13 Teochow Chinese fishing stakeskeepers for allowing "powerful white lights" to be used m the vicinity of Pulau Übin. These Chinese had lamps lighted In their fishing stakes and143 words
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Article50 1941-10-29 5 TWO 33-year-old Chinese, Teu Ang Mon and Teu Toa Hon. were convicted m the Singapore third court yesterday on a charge of being members of an unlawful society on Oct. 27. The case was postponed to Nov. 4 for sentence. Bail of $200 m one surety was allowed to each.50 words
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Article254 1941-10-29 5 "TOKIO'S BLUFF BLUSTER" r«IO radio had been busy with bluff and bluster during the past week on what Japan would do If the anti-Axis powers did not stop their attempts to encircle Japan and prevent her putting into operation her 'co-prosperity plans, said Prof. Brian Harrison, m his weekly analysis254 words
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Article, Illustration44 1941-10-29 5 Sepoy Nabib Sin-rh of a famous Sikh regiment, who is only 18 years of age, has been awarded the Indian Distinguished IVfedal Service for bravery m action at Keren. Photo shows Nabib Singh (second from left) being; congratulated by his comrades.44 words
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743 1941-10-29 5 THE privileges of State Councillors was once again brought to the fore at the meeting of the Johore Council of State yesterday by both Dr. N. Mootatamby, who had been threatened by the police with prosecution following statements he had made m Council, and Inche Onn743 words
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Article349 1941-10-29 5 Melbourne, Oct. 28. AUSTRALIAN troops will learn skiIng this winter on the slopes of the Lebanon mountains, where the AJ.F. has taken over the French Army ski hostel which provides accommodation for more than 300. ALL Government munitions factories m Victoria will work on Melbourne Cup day,349 words
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Article75 1941-10-29 5 WONG HOI LOON alias Helen Wong. m 28-year-old Cantonese woman, faced three charges m the Singapore third court yesterday <tt Importing Into Singapore on July 17 a 15-year-old girl, Leong Ah Chai, for purposes of prostitution, of living on the earnings of prostitution between August and75 words
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718 1941-10-29 5 THAT considerations of new taxation toward controlling spending m Johore were most desirable, was a statement made at the Johore Council of State budget meeting yesterday by the Financial Commissioner, Mr. A. L. Birse. All races, he said, were sharing m the prosperity that was718 words
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Article, Illustration1156 1941-10-29 6 MARY HEATHCOTT - MARY HEATHCOTT By Fis midnight m Raffles Place. Hist! What is that I set swoooing round the statue of Sii Stamford Raffles. Looks like an old black witch on a broomsticK and an old black cat, too. Love us, it is an old black witch1,156 words
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Article149 1941-10-29 6 OETWEEN Oct. 21 and Oct. 27, v contributions to the Malaya Patriotic Fund amounted to $2,263.28. The fund total now is $3,099,393.38. Following is the latest list of donations:— Singapore; St. Andrew's Society being first contribution from the proceeds of the Highland Gathering held on Oct. \\> ??94;149 words
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Article450 1941-10-29 6 THE death took place on Saturday at the General Hospital of Mrs. E. L. de Souza, wife of Mr. T. L. de Souza of the office of the Director of Medical Services, at the age of 39 years. Tha funeral, which took place on450 words
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Article205 1941-10-29 6 A PATAL accident In Kallang Roed last year had a sequel In the Singapore High Court yesterday when a woman. Khng Slew Kirn. brought an action for damages against the owner of one of the motor-cars involved f Mr 7* J Mendis, appearing before the Chief Justice, Sir205 words
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Advertisement338 1941-10-29 6 CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS m DOMESTIC OCCURRENCE ACKNOWLEDGMENT Mr. Thomas Leslie and family beg to thank all relatives and Eriends who attended the funeral of the late Ethel Laura de Souza nee (Fildes) and all those who sent wreaths and messages of sympathy Malayan Papers please copy. TENDERS SINGAPORE MUNICIPALITY Tenders Tenders338 words
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Miscellaneous379 1941-10-29 6 To-Days Programme SINGAPORE ZIIL 225 m. 1.333 k c*.; ZHPI 10.96 m. S.Mm'cs.; ZHP2 4*.sBnL 6.175 m'es.: ZHP3 4138 m. 7.25 ma ZHL. ZHPI ZHP2. 6.40 a.m. Opening m French; 6.45 News m French*; 7.00 News commentary m French. I.l* Si^aporTcalling and physical exercises for women; 7.30 News; 7.40^ Royal379 words
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Miscellaneous31 1941-10-29 6 GJP.O. MAIL LIST To-day by air at 9 a.m. to Java and Palembang. n a.m. to ICedan. To-morrow by air at 9 a.m. to India, Palembang; 2 p.m. to America. China31 words
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497 1941-10-29 7 Chungking, Oct. 28. JAPAN is unlikely to move either southward or J northward, but may present certain demands to Russia at an opportune moment, declares the Central Daily News, official organ of the Chinese Government, m a special article. Discussing the possibility of newReuter - 497 words
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Article99 1941-10-29 7 London, Oct. 28. MUSSOLINI'S recent action In dismissing 60 high officials of the Fascist Corporations constitutes a "most thorough-going change m Fascist economic life for many years." says the Rome correspondent of the Stockholm newspaper Sevenska Dagbladet. The correspondent adds that 19 out of a total of 22Reuter - 99 words
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Article42 1941-10-29 7 Moscow, Oct. 28. DRAVDA, m a dispatch from Leningrad, claims that the Soviet air force to date has destroyed 1,500 enemy planes at the approaches to Leningrad, of which 600 were shot down m combats United PressUnited Press - 42 words
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Article197 1941-10-29 7 London, Oct. 27. "INHERE is nothing to be com- pared with the ferocity of British anti-aircraft defence of Atlantic convoys," said a Berlin wireless speaker last night, who m trying to suggest the heroic nature of the task which Nazi airmen perform paid a frank tribute toBritish Wireless - 197 words
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Article291 1941-10-29 7 London, Oct. 27. IN a letter which the Prime Minister this evening addressed to the Greek Prime Minister on the occasion of the anniversary of the attack by Italy on Greece, Mr. Churchill said: "Through Your Excellency I wish, en this fateful anniversary of Mussolini's crime,Reuter; British Wireless - 291 words
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Article147 1941-10-29 7 London, Oct. 27. rj\HE compact signed m Moscow between the British trade union delegates and the representatives of tap Soviet trade unions is said by one commentator here to be the funeral of Hitler's strategy to create dissension between Britain and Russia. The Daily Herald says: "TheBritish Wireless - 147 words
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Article178 1941-10-29 7 Poochow, Oct 28 JJX>R decades a prosperous port of call since the romantic days of the tea clippers, Foochow is new as bare as a field of corn after the locusts had passed over. When the Japanese troops unexpectedly departed from Foochow on Sept. 3. after a stayReuter - 178 words
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Article39 1941-10-29 7 Hyderabad. Oct. 2S. A quarter of a million garments have been tailored m Hyyderabad gaols by the convicts during the past year as a contribution to the war effort. These consist mostly of uniforms for the Indian army ReuterReuter - 39 words
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187 1941-10-29 7 "U.S. WOULD BECOME ISOLATED ISLAND Indianapolis, Oct. 27. UNLESS the United States can maintain the outposts of democratic civilization— Britain, China and Russia— this country will find itself a "tiny island m a chaotic and vicious world." declared Rear-Adm. Chester W. Nimitz, Chief of the Bureau of Navigation, m hisUnited Press - 187 words
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281 1941-10-29 7 Washington, Oct. 27. PRESIDENT Roosevelt's request that the strike of 53,000 coal miners shall be abandoned ha* been refused by Mr. John Lewis, president of the Unite J Mine Workers Union. The mines Involved are those operated by steel crmpanles supplying over 80Reuter - 281 words
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Article321 1941-10-29 7 London, Oct. 27. A 20-YEAR-OLD British seaman. Gerald RUey, who was a prisoner on the German pocket-battleship Admiral Scheer when she attacked and sank the armed merchant cruiser Jervls Bay, told his experiences m Liverpool to-day. His ship, carrying bananas to England, was shelled byBritish Wireless - 321 words
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Article448 1941-10-29 7 India Matters Discussed New Delhi, Oct. 2S. SIR Homi Mody Supply Member of the Government of India, replying to Interpellations m the Central Legislative Assembly, said that the rmal discretion regarding the acceptance of any requisition from any Empire country under the I>ease-Lend Act rests with the American Administration. TheReuter - 448 words
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Article49 1941-10-29 7 T Memphis, Oct. 27. ORNADOES struck two widely separated sections of Arkansas early to-day leaving at least 16 dead and over a score Injured. Six were killed at Dardanelle and New Bethel m the Arkansas River Valley and ten m the vicinity of Hamburg In south-east Arkansas: United PressUnited Press - 49 words
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Advertisement617 1941-10-29 7 -^ToT BRITISH INDIA APCAR LINE (Incorporatea m 2ngiand) pt>|NS ILA« AND ORIENTAL N. CO. MAIL PASSENGER 1 AND CARGO SERVICE. r oest pMalMt tarrices arc feeing malaUteed fey the t) S N Co. fr«n the Stratts to theii usual norte at call I Chin*. I**"* Cey«^ Vnite6 Presenters are rcq«e*ed617 words
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Advertisement129 1941-10-29 7 STEAMSHIP PLANE AND RAIL TICKETS. LOCAL AND OVERSEAS, AT REGULAR TARIFF RATES NO COMMISSION OR BOOKING FEE. THE AMERICAN EXPRESS CO.. INC. 84 Kobinson Road* TeL 397;. REPRESENTING ALL PRINCIPAL RAIL, STEAMSHIP. PLANE AND BUS LINES. AMERICAN PRESIDENT LINES, LTD. FREQUENT SAILINGS DURING OCTOBER DESTINED TO UNITED STATES OF AMERICA129 words
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Miscellaneous60 1941-10-29 7 Bluey Curley No Change In The Patient! VWEN I OPEftATEO OM Xbo 1 POONO l«S OH Y*AH. Ivt v* kMEKi C*CO «oilft «ATTERED S«CPtMCt EMBEOOCD W *OQ J > MtT tbuft 1 v V*\ I k*> ZM. 9 HUD r^t Ottl IT HMST MAM BEEM »M t&l« PX«TS/ I $oCT60 words
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Article689 1941-10-29 8 S.C.F.A. UNLUCKY LOSERS IN THRILLING GAME Loyals 1 S.C.RA 0. SCORING from a free-kick eight minutes from full time, the Loyals beat the Straits Chinese Football Association one-nil m the S.A.F.A. Challenge Cup competition at Anson Road stadium yesterday, and have thus qualified for the689 words
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Article191 1941-10-29 8 j YESTERDAY'S ties m the S.C.R.C. lawn tennis tournament were postponed owing to i rain. Below is the revised list for j to-day and to-morrow. TO-DAY "B" singles handicap: Pung Keah Swee 15) vs. Tan War, Liat (scr.). F. Tan (—3O) vs. Chua Boon Unn 3).191 words
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Article135 1941-10-29 8 TO-MORROW at 8 pjn. at the Happy World covered stadium the August Badminton Party, holders of the Haw Par Challenge Shield, and the Slong 800 Athletic Association will meet to decide the Singapore inter-club league table tennis championship of 1941. This match should produce some of the135 words
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Article137 1941-10-29 8 THE following it the schedule of racing for the Singapore Tarf Club's winter meeting: Flret d*y. Saturday, Nev. 8: Hones, class one, dirislon* one and two, six fariongs; horses, class one, dirtsion one, seven furlongs; horses, class two, divisions one, two and ttiree, six furioafs; horsos, thusEight Races - 137 words
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364 1941-10-29 8 Police Winners Of Hard-Fought Rugby Game Pelice 5: M.C.U. c. rr\HE Police emerged winners m a 1 hard-fought fame of rugger played on the Medical College Union ground yesterday, beating the College XV by flre points (a goal) to nil. Hie wet ground and greasy ball made things unpleasant for364 words
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Article143 1941-10-29 8 TTHE first and second teams of the the R.AJ. (Seletar) beat the first and second teams of the V.M.C A. at water-polo at Port Canning yesterday, m Singapore Amateur Swimming Association league matches The R.A.P. first team won easily by seven goals to one and are now143 words
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846 1941-10-29 8 Good Entry Received For Winter Races In Singapore A GOOD entry, comprising 29 horses m class one, 53 horses m class two and 59 horses m class three, has been received for the Singapore Turf Club's winter meeting, which will be run at Bukit Timah on Saturday, Nov. 8, Wednesday,846 words
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Article85 1941-10-29 8 »pWO charges of selling on Oct. 27 forged $10 notes to one Ho Ek Kek and knowingly having In his possession three forged $5 notes were explained to a 32-year-old Chinese, Ng Ching Hong, In the Singapore third court yesterday. Another Chinese, Lai Tiet Mm. appeared on85 words
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Article209 1941-10-29 8 a STUDY of Franklin D. Roosevelt A by Harold Laskl is a feature of today's Eastern Graphic. "Not even Woodrow Wilson has built for himself the hold upon the imagination of the free peoples of the world that Presisident Roosevelt has come to possess. says the Professor, who209 words
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Article131 1941-10-29 8 London, Oct. 28. DESPITE the miniature dimensions of the shooting affray between Japanese and Soviet troops on the Siberian frontier, it is regarded m responsible Allied military quarters here as significant. British observers suggest the local commander of the small Japanese unit may have acted on his ownUnited Press - 131 words
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Article133 1941-10-29 8 Chungking. Oct. 28. REFERRING to the currency situation, Mr. Quo Tai-chi, at a Press conference, declared that the Currency Stabilization Board members are m full accord regarding the currency situation m Shanghai, adding: The Board is m a strong position to carry out the currency policy which IsReuter - 133 words
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Article24 1941-10-29 8 TTHE hockey match between the S.C.R.C. and the Indian AssociaU on :w wh i? h was to Played atJJto S.C.R.C. jreatenlay. was dn-24 words
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635 1941-10-29 8 Singapore Civilians 2; British Army and Nary I rB large number of hockey fans who did not brave the weather yesterday to watch the Wai' F*nd match on the padang between the Singapore Civilians and the British Army and635 words
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Article112 1941-10-29 8 Women 's Hockey Trial THE following have been selected to play at the OB.C. to-morrow m the flrst of a series of Rest hockey trials for the women's Poppy Day match. Colours: Mrs. E. Frugtneit. Mrs. L. M. Pennefather (Captain), Miss E. Pennefather, Miss E. Barker, Miss M. da Silva,112 words
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Advertisement126 1941-10-29 8 "how about (J I j 'tffuo poun^ Rabbit |a I y^j/ /Ja66u i$ stew for- V.-.- enough- f of dinner?* 1 \^y^ I four j)tru>n$ v a Rabbit £l^\ ii fo<x/ moA«» g|f Oil loured dtliciou% and i I/I /j? Rabb,ts~ economical \y >r M rmi#r PHONE 5376 FIVE LINES126 words
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Miscellaneous39 1941-10-29 8 To-day's Sports Events RUGBY: mffM*»t| Brigade ts. Royal Artillery, Jalan Besar stadium; S.C.C. ts. Manchester Regiment, S.C.C. TENNIS: S.CJR.C. lawn tennis tournament, S.CJS.C. HOCKEY: S.R.C. vs. Punjab Rejrlment, SJR.C; M.C.U. ts. AJP.C M.C.U.; R.C.U. ts. St. Andrew's 0J8.A.. R.C.U.39 words
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