The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 16 December 1941
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Title Section17 1941-12-16 1 The Singapore Free Press AND DAILY NEWS NO. 16,49*. ESIU 1*35 TUESDAY, DECEMBER H>\ 1941. 5 CENTS17 words
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Article, Illustration643 1941-12-16 1 Severe Fighting Continuing To The South HONG KONG TO BE DEFENDED TO THE LAST "IN Kedah the enemy has pressed his attacks and has gained ground m spite of the heavy losses he has suffered/ states the latest communique issued by Combined H.Q., Singapore,Reuter; United Press - 643 words
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Article176 1941-12-16 1 FRESH SUCCESSES IN MEDITERRANEAN London, Dec. 15. 1 N Mediterranean. British -a-mes continue to harass ►ping, states an *d- nuni'iiie to-day. pply ships of medium i ted by destroyers. i attacked. Hits were i torpedoes on one of JSe vessels *n Italian ship of MiReuter; United Press - 176 words
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Article174 1941-12-16 1 •C.:jc:ly speaking, the chief proolem m Hong Kong is no; a military problem but the problem of the civilian populalid Mr. Robert Allington. j thj battle of Hong long i the Singapore radio .ot night. ■nee the Japanese landing m the Carton area three years ago174 words
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Article27 1941-12-16 1 w Rangoon, Dec. 15. b i »a\-uiiy announced that the 7*° wu-b rarri^m haa been with'rcrr, Po M Vfctwit, the tip of IS inn*.- ReuterReuter - 27 words
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Article81 1941-12-16 1 THE Australian Army Minister, Mr. F. M. Forde. said yesterday: "The Government has completed Its defence, particularly anti-aircraft organization." There was no need to consider the sending of militia abroad as there were i -enty of volunteers for the Australian Imperial Force, he added. It isReuter - 81 words
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Article35 1941-12-16 1 London, Dec. 15. RADIO Vichy quotes an admission by the Fonnosan home security authorities that 12 British planes approached the tcwn of Takao but flew off without dropping bombs.- United PressUnited Press - 35 words
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91 1941-12-16 1 London, Dee. 15. A DESCRIPTION of the "recent landing by British troops who, armed to the teeth, approached the French coast m four motor boats" was given by the German radio to-day. The report added that the landing attempt was detected and the British foundReuter - 91 words
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Article61 1941-12-16 1 London Position Of Thailand London, Dec. 15. IT is stated m London that the Government of the United Kingdom is taking steps to get the position m 1 hailand clarified. The latest information is that the British Minister, Sir Josiah Crosby, is still m Bangkok and the Thai Minister isReuter - 61 words
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109 1941-12-16 1 Japan Can Be Knocked Out In Year" Windsor (Ontario), Deo. 15. TXR. HU SHIH, Chinese Ambas- sador m Washington, speaking here to-day, predicted that Russia would soon ally herself with the United States, Britain and China against the Japanese. He said that Japan would be knocked out within a sfar.United Press - 109 words
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Article183 1941-12-16 1 Washington, Dec. 15. TN h report prepared before th<» United States became involved m war, Mr. Harold Ickes, Secretary ol the Interior, said that United States territories, islands and possessions In the Pacific became of "increasing Importance m relation to civilization's problems as the world war spreads/*United Press - 183 words
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Article35 1941-12-16 1 New York, De«. 15. UNITED PRESS listening post has picked up a German broadcast, stating that the puppet Croatian Government m Yugoslavia has declared war, beginning to-day, on Britain tna the United States United PressUnited Press - 35 words
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Article295 1941-12-16 1 Manila, Dec. 15. AN Army communique Issued here to-day says: "Our Air Force attacked the enemy m the Legaspi area, yesterday. Two transports were badly damaged. The situation m other areas remains unchanged." The evening bulletin cf the Manila Command states that it was a quietReuter; United Press - 295 words
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Article77 1941-12-16 1 PACIFIC BRITAIN'S FOOD SUPPLY London. Dec. 15. ORD WOOLTON, Minister of Food, said to-day that although the war In the Pacific would affect the variety of Britain's food supply, he dkl not propose to make any change m Britain's rationing at the moment. He said the news of the pastReuter - 77 words
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Article62 1941-12-16 1 London, Dec. 13. AN Air Ministry communique say* A that aircraft of the Bomber Command laid mines last night m enemy wp.ters. One of our planes is missing. There was no enemy air activity over Britain last night. Formations of British fighters were outReuter - 62 words
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20 1941-12-16 1 Russians Retake 32 Villages In Central Front Drive London, Dec. 15. THE Russian advance continues on all fronts and, according20 words
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632 1941-12-16 1 50-MILE BRITISH AD VAN CE IN LIBYA IN PAST FEW DA YS London, Dec. 15. THE British radio announces that 2,000 square miles of the Libyan desert have been cleared of all Axis troops m the last few days and that the British forces have driven the enemy back toReuter; United Press - 632 words
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Article47 1941-12-16 1 New York, Dec. IS. AN Italian broadcast states that nine Slovenes were sentenced to death and 3? received long-term prison sentences at the conclusion of the trial of GO alleged conspirators charted with widespread sabotage and attempting to assassinate Mussolin United PressUnited Press - 47 words
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Article100 1941-12-16 1 Sacramento (Calif.), Dec. 13. pOVERNOR OLSEN has proclaimed a state of emergency throughout California as "enemy reconnaissance machines, if not actual bombers have flown over the state within the past few days Governor Olsen added that he considered a state of emergency best m theReuter; United Press - 100 words
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Advertisement23 1941-12-16 1 1 THERE IS NO BETTER T^ THAII Bs/t|J4 TEA IGIA TEA GROWN IN MALAYA RAFFLES HOTEL TO-NIGHT DINNER DANCE 8 P.M. TO MIDNIGHT23 words
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Advertisement49 1941-12-16 1 BIGIA TEA BRINGS THE FRESHNESS AND FRAGRANCE OF THE MALAYAN GARDEN. DIRECT TO YOUR HOME ADELPHI HOTEL I ADELPHI GRILL Whether you require light refreshments or an elaborate meal the ADELPHI GRILL is renowned for its excellent food and courteous service The maximum In quality the minimum In price.49 words
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461 1941-12-16 2 Strength Of Forces I n East U ndiminished IMPORTANT MOSCOW STATEMENT SOON London. I^. jTHE question of a Russian declaration of ar 1 Japan is being considered m Moscow accordi* to the Sunday Times* diplomatic correspondent M. Litvinov, new Soviet Ambassador to the United461 words
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745 1941-12-16 2 Calcutta, Dec. 15. AN ardent appeal to the people of India to forget their domestic differences and to work together for a common object "at this crucial moment m the history of mankind," was made by the Viceroy, Lord Linlithgow, to-day, addressing the annualReuter - 745 words
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442 1941-12-16 2 Skill Daring Of U.S. Chinese Pilots (bonrkuig, Dec. 15. THE skill, audacity and grit, plus proverbial luck, of men of the China National Aviation Corporation, wrote a stirring chapter m civil aviation m the Orient at Hong Kong last week, when the company's American and Chinese pilots and crews savedUnited Press - 442 words
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223 1941-12-16 2 New Delhi, Dec. 14. 117 HAT is described by an In- dian Army observer as "the most thrilling and inspiring quarter of an hour I remember" tcok place on Nov. 25 near Sidi Omar. The Germans launched tank attacks against positions held by Indian units,223 words
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Article74 1941-12-16 2 Washington, Dec. 15 fIHE United States Secretary for -1 the Navy, Col. Frank Knoz, arrived m Washington shortly before midnight. The Navy Department announced that Col. Knox, who avoided newsmen, will see President Roosevelt to-day. The President worked most of the day ye sterday onReuter - 74 words
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Article885 1941-12-16 2 Australian Cabled News Melbourne, Dec. 15. rpHE Minister for Air, Mr. I. S. Drafceford. announced that Australia's first nigbt fighter squadron, equipped with Beauflghters, has been established at a British base and that it Is fully prepared to meet the threatened renewal of heavy air885 words
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Article111 1941-12-16 2 rpHE Far Eastern Bureau of the A British Ministry of Information received the following cable yesterday from Dr. Hollington Tong. chairman of the International Publicity Board, Chungking: "Greetings to our gallant British comrades who are courteously withstanding the fury of the treacherous common enemy. "Initial British111 words
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Article187 1941-12-16 2 Ixmdon. I*, "»|>HE week-end ihotf. strong and K -nerai k ih> desire amongst the 4re<> fighting their united meate I be themselves un;^d liance," says T>> Tln>> matic correspondent t -day London, Wjushln Chungking and B evidence of a comm< t). on. v^he Chines <•• 0.. 3ermanyReuter - 187 words
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Article33 1941-12-16 2 Berlin, Dec. 15. THE Thai Parliament at an extraordinary session has approved of the military alliance with Japan, says a Bangkok dispatch to the official German news agency ReuterReuter - 33 words
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Article65 1941-12-16 2 San Francisco, Dec. 15. HPHE first air passengers to A leave Hawaii since America* entry into the war arrived here by Clipper yesterday. They were not allowed to talk directly to the Press, but the Navy and the Airways Company issued a statement Quoting them as sayingReuter - 65 words
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Article78 1941-12-16 2 T Istanbul Dec. 15. HE British Wanderers footballers won by four goals to one against Oalatasary. the oldest Turkish club after being a goal behind at half-time up to which point the Turkish players were superior. Galatasary beat the Wanderers last week-end, so the British team was amply avenged byReuter - 78 words
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Article82 1941-12-16 2 New York, 1* A WARNING that BnUm must be sustained to ttv holding the "main iron: the forces of aggression" Ml t by the Canadian Minister tUnited States. Mr McCarthy, m a speech The occasion was dinr.ei memoratij^ the IW»Ui rnnivtnin of the adupUon ofReuter - 82 words
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Article87 1941-12-16 2 AH. beads of dop*rtm*nU, <**J tng assistant advu*rs. dWJ*< Jj cere, the CummisFioner g the Superintendent of Gdwj* Johore, have b^i; n struct their subordinate widely icnown that c»n oiw 1 P^_ 3 t to seU any artirk -»r price JJfher than th*t Dec. The public87 words
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Article70 1941-12-16 2 GIVING evidence m 1 Third Court v< t<*ni»y» f!-rf rf k> which s*ven Chln^ with rioting at Eu i°"J? H«* on Oct. M. a defective Too J* rf J sUtrd that he shot at rr .-tuS* to 30 Chinese when h* J on an sides and a**u r70 words
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Advertisement531 1941-12-16 2 CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS TENDERS SINGAPORE MUNICIPALITY Tenders Tenders are now invited for the follow tng materials or services For particulars apply Municipal Tenders Room. Supply ot Standard High Pressure CoJJper rubes Date ol Closing 4 ?m Jan. 5. 1942. Supply and delivery of 4.000--10 Amp. and 60—20 Amp. A C. Meters.531 words
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Advertisement150 1941-12-16 2 SITUATION VACANT. URGENT NEED FOR DRESSERS For Army Medical Services In Malaya Qualified dressers are urgently needed for tlie Army Medical Services for the care of sick and wounded of the fighting forces now defending Malaya. A recognised dresser's certific-ate-either Grade I, II or lll— is necessary. Applicants must be150 words
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345 1941-12-16 3 PAMOUS director Joe Pasternak 1 has told me the backstage story of Deanna Durbin's quarrel with Universal, writes Guy K. Austin m the Sydney Sunday Telegraph of Dec. 7. It confirms my earlier guess that the whole thing was due to "husband trouble." Pasternak,345 words
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Correspondence
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Letter242 1941-12-16 3 To the Editor of the Free Press. Sir. We would deem it a great favour if you could spare space m your paper to make known to the public here the meaning of the letters M.N., which are displayed on the badge worn by men242 words
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Advertisement531 1941-12-16 3 P. 0. BRIIISH INDIA APCAR LINE m corpora tea m Ongiand) rtMNSLLAB k*D ORIENTAI CO MAQ PASSENGEB AND CARGO SERVICE rhe otsi jossiblt services arc oetnt maintains- m the r A O S. H Co from the Straits f theti ■JuyStT 3 oaU m China. India Ceylo- and the United531 words
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Advertisement31 1941-12-16 3 [iSSH THE f Jrli rmil Ml SURE J^iJ POP M all i"^i?^ S COUCHS 'a AND .zzzT-ji n CHEST stop that COUGH!!! •A GRAFTOH PRODUCT* OBTAINABLE AT ALL DISPENSARIES AND STORES.31 words
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Advertisement1085 1941-12-16 3 Cut This Out And Keep It East Coast (Singapore) Evacuation Area Important Notice To Persons Registered To Go To The Government Camp At Yio Chu Kang Road SHOULD EVACUATION BECOME NECESSARY The following instructions which were published m October are re -published for information of residents of Evacuation areas. It1,085 words
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Advertisement996 1941-12-16 3 Cut This Out And Keep It West Coast (Singapore) Evacuation Area Important Notice To Persons Registered To Go To The Government Camp At Reformatory Road SHOULD EVACUATION BECOME NECESSARY The following instructions which were published m October are re -published for information of residents of Evacuation areas. It is esserftial996 words
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Advertisement213 1941-12-16 4 BB) COHOITIONECX-^"^ QES OPENS TO-DAY 3.15, 6.15, 9.15. fB A tf#AMtf# hunt fi 1 ulll IT ancoTtn ■•cr*t 11 IUP HtTl t"" «übmailn»b«f«! •m ANITA LOUISE BRUCE BENNETT \fn ploy by Jo«*pK Krumgold Dlr«cUd by CHARLES IAtTON A COLUMBIA PICTURE Note REVISED TIMES ot SCREENING CAPITOL THEATRE DAILY at 11213 words
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Advertisement379 1941-12-16 4 When it's a Paramount Comedy it's the Best Show m Town! oaiaaNTlC ANTICS! QAi wN* nM \~yL ...wh.» .h. o~« »«u A gets tangled with Cupid* OPENING TO-DAY a TLJ AY/ 3.10, 6.J0 and 9.10 V-A I MAY 'PHONE 3400 A.R.P. APPROVED AIR-RAID SHELTERS FOR ALL OUR PATRONS CATHAY RESTAURANT379 words
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Advertisement72 1941-12-16 4 «\CHMOAri) MELBOURNE LAGER You must try it t« appreciate its perfection. Brewed and bottled by Richmond U.S. Brewery Ce. Pty. Ltd., Melbourne. Australia. v A MAN WOULD APPR ECI ATE Valet Razors $1.25 to $4.00 Gillette Razors $1.25 to $6.50 Kents Shaving r^F Brushes $7.75 to $12.50 JX^^i Simpsons Shaving72 words
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Miscellaneous769 1941-12-16 4 Broadcasting ZHL 225 m. 1,333 kcs.; ZHPI 30.96 m. 9.69 in cs.; ZHP2 48 58 m 5.175 m cs.: ZHP3 41.38 m. 7 21 m cs ZHL, ZHPI aaa ZHP2 5.55 a.m. News Signature Music; 6.00 News; 6.05 European Music; 6.40 Announcements m French; 6.45 News m French'; 7.00 News769 words
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954 1941-12-16 5 THE Singapore Free Press TUESDAY, DECEMBER 16, 1941. Tell Us More v Uooe who feel they 1 fairly complete Igc uf the Pacific war Malaya there is a to make two comThe first is that the niquts do not tell the nough about the Anglolighting, and the Uw over-optimistic aie954 words
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Article298 1941-12-16 5 1 EGISLATTON to provide the death penalty for offences against the State and community such as looting and treachery is to be introduced at a special meeting of the Legislative Council m Singapore today. This is a stern measure m rccordance with stern times. It Is that298 words
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Article384 1941-12-16 5 T Cairo, Dec. 15. HE swift and steady moppingup of the Germans and Italians between El Adem and Capuzzo has been achieved largely by new and highly mobile columns which, according to General Sir Claude Auchinleck, Commander-in-Chief, Middle East, interviewed at Battle Headquarters, are based on theReuter - 384 words
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Article391 1941-12-16 5 London, De<\ 15. KTEWS regarding the Eastern Front from hostilo as well as Russian sources makes clear the new situation developing there, says The Times, m a leader to-day. "Departing for once from its customary reticence, the Russian High Command has given a remarkable pictureReuter - 391 words
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Article17 1941-12-16 5 Kattfig P» rk is cloaed to the n blic until further notice, according to nn official announcement.17 words
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Article, Illustration31 1941-12-16 5 he passive defence services m Java are always on the alert. Here is a picture taken a few days ago inside the headquarters of the A.R.P. organization near Bat a via.31 words
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512 1941-12-16 5 London, Dec. 15. DRITISH, New Zealand and Indian troops, supported by tanks are sweeping steadily forward over the barren and scrubby desert west of Tobruk, says a delayed message received today from Reuter's special correspondent with the British Tanks west of Acroma. OnReuter - 512 words
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Article171 1941-12-16 5 HPIIE marriage of Miss I. M. Todd, matron of St. Andrew's Mission Hospital to Lieut. J. W. Turnbull, R.N.R. took place yesterday afternoon at 'the Mission to See men's Chapel. The Bishop of Singapore officiated at the ceremony assisted by the Rev. A. V. Wardle. Ice blue satin171 words
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Article388 1941-12-16 5 London, Dec. IS. DETAILS of the heroic life of Allied soldiers at advanced posts on the TobraJc perimeter during the long siege are now given. They lived mostly by night— especially m hotted salient sector on the west side facing the Germans and lived dangerously. Their onlyBritish Wireless - 388 words
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Article39 1941-12-16 5 Five shipping companl-ea to the NetherlaAds Indies have had their seagoing vessels requisitioned by the Conunander-in-Chief of th? Navy. The companies concerned are: "JJederland" Line, Rotterdam Lloyd, JavaChina- Japan Line. Royal Packetbopt Company, and the Celebes Coaatel Shipping Company.39 words
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Article1274 1941-12-16 5 MARY HEATHCOTT - MARY HEATHCOTT By STIRRING tales of heroism, of lucky escapes, were told by the evacuees from Penang when they arrived m Singapore yesterday morning. Some of them immediately embarked on a ship which is taking them to a haven of safety, others were taken by car to1,274 words
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Article67 1941-12-16 5 Waslu.ift 11 11. 11. THE Philippine F'."i Cross reported to the Iloadquiiit. here to-day Uiat fcb« txaem&m cf women, children and othei non-combatants from Manila. and other areas of the is' and war zone is proceeding, but that tlv feeding of refugees is aReuter - 67 words
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Advertisement23 1941-12-16 5 kuMONT [Modern Rimless glasses by K AK SIN OPTICAL HOUSE -05 North Bridge Rd.. Spore. Phone 6363. Hi^h St., Kuala Lumpur. Phone 3054.23 words
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Advertisement35 1941-12-16 5 A NOTICE to owners of priva»' not resident m evacuation m who have premised to send <•• rs t > Dfsift Ui the r%-*cuct!on "B." 'T" and "D," and "P!" t^afTlc f*l3trltV. published m page 2 to-day.35 words
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509 1941-12-16 6 D ESI DENTS of Singapore's suburbs are losing no time m build inc? air raid shelters, now that Avar has spread to this country. Every effort is being made to follow as closely as possible the advice pven by the authorities for building509 words
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Article246 1941-12-16 6 MEMBERS cf i he public who d<" not belong to any passive defence organization and wh<i desire to help by driving vehicles, are invited to join th? Singapore group of the Auxiliary Driveis Corps which forms part of the Auxiliary Force of the Colony. Would-be memoers246 words
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Article32 1941-12-16 6 ALL hosts who were kind enough to receive evacuees from Penang yesterday are retjueeted to inform, m writing, the Under-Sec rotary. Government Offices, Singapore, of the names of their visitors.32 words
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Article169 1941-12-16 6 AUSTRALIANS and New Zealanders landers serving m Malaya may, or may not, feel they have reason to be pleased with Mr. Reginald Cartwright. the American ambulance expert who has lately been visiting the Far East, writes cur London correspondent. Giving an account of his169 words
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Article84 1941-12-16 6 T*HE Minister for Aircraft Production. Lieut. -Col. Moore Brabazon, has telegraphed gratefully acknowledging a further gift which has enabled him to name a third fighter aircraft "Trengganu No. VI," and asking the High Commissioner to convey his gratitude to all concerned. "Their generosity." adds Lieut. -Col. Moore84 words
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240 1941-12-16 6 WITH a view to meeting the den> and for more and more doctors, the Malayan Medical Council is proposing that the examinations of fiual-year students of the King Edward VII College of Medicine, be brought forward. The examination hi the normal course of240 words
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372 1941-12-16 6 NEW EMERGENCY LA WS TO BE PASSED TO-DAY TO make provision for securing and controlling the employment of persons m work necessary for the defence of the Colony and for dealing adequately— by the imposition of the death penalty or penal servitude for life— with looting and rioting, two bills372 words
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Article531 1941-12-16 6 NOW that the initial excitement and uncertainty of the problem whether the war would visit this country has died down, there is an opportunity to look around and see what facilities there are for Servcemen to relax when off duty. None of U3 expect the same magnitude531 words
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254 1941-12-16 6 Official To Deal Also With Defence Matters A BRITISH representative will shortly be accredited to the Court of the Rajah of Sarawak under an agreement made between the Rajah and Sir Shenton Thomas representing the British GovernThe advice of this representative ''must254 words
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Article188 1941-12-16 6 MORE thnn ten Pood Control cases were heard m the Singapore Fourth Court yesterday. In one case, two Chinese were sentenced to three months* rigorous imprisonment, one for selling rice above the regulated price and the other for abetting the offence. Other cases involved the188 words
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144 1941-12-16 6 F;E splendid behaviour of the staff of a Government office m an area of north Malaya which has been the scene of fighting is described m a personal letter from an M.C.S. officer received m Singapore. "It will probably interest you to know," he writes,144 words
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Article138 1941-12-16 6 T HERE is an urgent ner>d-* h irr greatly increa&e-ior mor screw-top bottles. Jarfc nX** -iv fact, every type .< bum? L cigarette tins, biscuit other tins with clow-nti demands from hospaiuf,^centres are large and bus, tea?* 11 Gramophones, records bm jrtnes newspapen and r.,138 words
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Article113 1941-12-16 6 fUREE cases, m whi.-h pullers and a taxi-driver wm accused of overcharging were heard by Major W. Ro.s^ j n jT Registrar of Vehide.s c day. A ricksha puller was fined 130 or ;in default, one months rlgoro^ te.' prbonment. when hp pleaded pnkr to113 words
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Article112 1941-12-16 6 mRES lit by gardeners during the day and carelessly left after dark are proving danger to Singapore, says an oHicial communique. When garden refuse is burnt, this must be so done that it will be impossible fcr the fire to rekindle after dark. Market112 words
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Article62 1941-12-16 6 AN order has been enforced m Johore prohibiting the consumption of cow's milk, whether fresh, canned or powdered, m any hotel, tea room, restaurant, eating: house, coffee shop or stall or other place of refreshment open to the public, either by itself or mixed with coffee or any other liquid,62 words
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Advertisement190 1941-12-16 6 Where else will you turn to get the other? That means Goodyear, of course.' finest, safest tyres your money can buy, And now Goodyear justifies that if not to the manufacturer who year confidence with the development of after year builds more tyres than any this amazing new tyre JH190 words
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Advertisement148 1941-12-16 6 SINGAPORE COLD STORAGE CO., LTD. NOTICE CAKES Ovinf to the Order which has now b-.^en t«M wt very much regret we are unable to n; ko jnr n ere cakes. Would the public be grod erouci to note that no cakrs wiil be available for B from any of our148 words
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