The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 31 December 1941
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Title Section20 1941-12-31 1 The Singapore Free Press AND DAILY NEWS NO. 16,50.>. Mi 111 IH2<> WEDNESDAY. DEC. 31, 1911. S CEN I s20 words
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204 1941-12-31 1 Cairo, Dec. 30. I announced that 22 inks have been destroy engagement southward va British G.H.Q. comitates: "In the area n Jed a by a an enemy i'lding taiAs, made yet tempt to interfere rations In the enengagement 22 enemyre destroyed andReuter - 204 words
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Article64 1941-12-31 1 Sj i n<v, live. 30. ure to DMOI kn which no other ac- j iv»i!i I the author ulaticoi to give the A>r to demai.d .':ans. will exempt banks. churches and p^e- diplrmatic aad ronof foreign c un- 0 b*> a scale of menus 1 theReuter - 64 words
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Article29 1941-12-31 1 w uhiflfUa, Dec. 30. A -<s hall r ne co-opera-t Chinese in Malaya uthorities. to help defences and the ol the manpower t for <■;.29 words
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Article11 1941-12-31 1 Ottawa, Deo 30. s in Slianrhai are Government has an- ReuterReuter - 11 words
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193 1941-12-31 1 Movel o Improve Striking Force Against J afran WHAT CHURCHILL TOLD CURTIN Greater American Aid For Australia? (From Our Own Correspondent) ttti? a 4- r t. Sydney, Dec. 30. pHE Australian Prime Minister, Mr. John Curtin, has received from Mr. Winston Churchill, British Prime Minister,193 words
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541 1941-12-31 1 FURIOUS air assaults on the fortifications barring the way to Manila Hay have raised the > possibility that Japan ii getting ready for a full naval eltcrt to reduce the harbour defences, says the Associated Press correspondent in WasfcingIf they do it, itReuter; United Press - 541 words
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93 1941-12-31 1 Indian Congress Now Ready To Co-operate TBardoli, Dec 30. HE CONGRESS Working Committee has passed a resolution absolving Gandhi of responsibility for the conduct of the Congress programme oi policy thus clearing the way for eo-operation in the war effort if the response from the British Government is adequate andReuter - 93 words
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Article150 1941-12-31 1 'Comradeship That Can Never Die" SAYRE ON U.S. ND P.I. PEOPLES T Mas****, Doc. 30. HE United States High Commissioner. Mr. Francis b Fayre. speaking to-day at the reinaugurati. a of President Quezon, declared that The Amelia: and Filipino peoples were bei-v. linked bv the present struggle In a "comradeshipReuter - 150 words
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Article73 1941-12-31 1 THE Kins has sent a message to Gen. Sir William Doooie. Governor of Malta. saying: "Please convey to the Government, garrison and peopu: ol Malta my sincere thanks tor their Christmas message." The message went on to say i that the King sent his brst73 words
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Article51 1941-12-31 1 Ex-colonel bindbertn has offered his services to the United States Army Air Corps. It is stated he has expressed a deep desire to help his along the lines on which ne was trained for many years. He resigned from the Air Corps r< ,crve last yearReuter - 51 words
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Article38 1941-12-31 1 Mexico City, Dec. 30. 'T'HE Mexican S:nate has ratilied the x Mexican United States agreement reached in November settling the oil controversy, stabilizing the iXoO and pledging $30,000,000 of American aid for highway construction Mexico I United PressUnited Press - 38 words
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Article50 1941-12-31 1 Sydney, Dec. 30. 'TTIE rationing of non-essential and semi essential goods as part of the Australian Government's effort to secure maximum production of the re cessities of war is being consideied by the Government. The Supply and Development MilisUr, Mr. Be?sley. said that the Government is -studying English methods ReuterReuter - 50 words
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Article38 1941-12-31 1 London, Dee 30. BEAUFORT aircraft of the Coastal Command attacked ei emy shipping at La Pallice last night." states the Air Ministry communique. "No aircraft is missing irom these operations. One fighter is missing from patrol yesterday.' ReuterReuter - 38 words
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444 1941-12-31 1 A.R.P. Workers' Calm During Raids On Singapore Praised WHILE heavy fighting i* now believed to be in progress in the Kuala Kangsar-Ipoh-Btonja sector, with the enemy suffering hig losses, few details are at present available in Singapore. However, with *his apparent444 words
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155 1941-12-31 1 Bombing Of N.I. Provinces Continues Batavi. Dec. 30. "'THE enemy is still bombing and machine-gunning small coastal places in the Netherlands Indies oute/ provinces, states today's Batavia communique. "Messages regarding the machinegunning o. fishing-boats have come in from various districts. "As a result of two air-raids on Tarakan aerodrome onReuter - 155 words
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Article219 1941-12-31 1 k_7 c> r :..>.. n: programme of the Malaya Broadcasting Cori* .ire into operation to-ii.iy. Bcg.r.niiig irom to-day. trftnmlMloa A v. ill be sub-iMvided la the mornings, as follows: Transmitter ZHL <J25 m 13J3 r.cs» win carry the following ngriminf 5.55 a News, ri|MtVl DBUSiC, bOu a.m.219 words
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Article74 1941-12-31 1 a-hm^ton. DOC. 3« AMhiaCA has mobilized its entire medical strength 185.000 licensed physicians. Thousands arc already en active service. The enlisted men air beuei but it and in better physical condition than the American Expeditionary Fore of 1917. medical records show. Each is fiRhtinc fit when he enlists, and everything74 words
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Article168 1941-12-31 1 MacArthur Urges Retaliation For Manila Bombing Washington, Dec. 30. Cen. MacArthur, Comman-der-in-Chic/ of the United States Far East Army, recommends retaliatory anion for the Manila bombings. -Neuter. Chungking, Dot, to. It rf fir ins to the establishment of an Allied Military Council in Chungking, Mr. Fu Ping Chang,Reuter - 168 words
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214 1941-12-31 1 Stiff er Nazi Resistance On East Frons IvuiovsiiCV. T )c« DISPATCHES lr, m- Indicate B alii ,of u«r :.,i- &n( e In tnc w( 'sector centra. ironi. re German arti v-pip i ii parallel j !^r hiiis near VcioKola f r.s< •:>■■-»©. iin,; &..<..«>» troops ad Lifhwa>s M ■winch thereUnited Press; Reuter - 214 words
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Article55 1941-12-31 1 London, Dec 30. MR. Anthony Eden, Brit.s'i Foreign Secretary, on his return to London from Moscow, told the Press: "Our talks in Moscow were full, frank and sincere. I was lucky enough to see something of the military performance of the Russian armies and I think itUnited Press - 55 words
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Advertisement23 1941-12-31 1 SPOTTED LAMB SKIN 20 NEW COLOURS CHOTIRM ALL HIGH STREET. SPECIAL NEW YEAR'S EVE >INNER DANCE $4.— ake your Reservations Early Limited Accommodation.23 words
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Advertisement78 1941-12-31 1 £FO:1 SLACKS fIiOSS L'AMOUK CO URTAUL DS A NEW FABRIC CHOTIRMALL HIGH STREET. 'Maili.il Law in m. i;t hi.,i of Civil Authority in Singapoie —P*gr h ADELPHI HOTEL NEW YEAR'S EVE: TO-NIGHT DINNER DANCE DINNER $4.- DINERS ONLY DINNER DANCE MUSIC BY RELLER'S BAND 1»E/TVIEW HOTELt NEW YEAR'S DAY: January78 words
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249 1941-12-31 2 Moscow, Dec. 30. \I[R. Anthony Eden, British Foreign Secretary, m visited the front with Gen. Nyc, of the British military mission, and two other officers and saw German vehicles cluttered on the battlefield north of Klin. He talked with German prisonersUnited Press - 249 words
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Article268 1941-12-31 2 Japan Cannot Last New York. Dec. 30. |\KSPITE Japan's initial successes in the Pacific, the final outcome of the war will be determined not by he who was the first engagement, but he who can pet and commands the sea and air. writes a New York Times correspondent. Before many268 words
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Article55 1941-12-31 2 (From Our Own Correspondent) trained b}urist*?r-at-law. has been appointed chief assistant to Dato Onn bin Ja'alar. the head of the Department of Information in Johcxe. Inchc Sadnn. who returned some months ago from England, recced his early education in Singapore. He Li a Johore Mala^', and his father55 words
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Article44 1941-12-31 2 'THE German Trans<<ean News agency quotes a report from Vichy that Eiffel Tower may be demolished for scrap metal. The tower may be included in a scheme to remove certain buildings which present no artistic or historic importance.- ReuterReuter - 44 words
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Article80 1941-12-31 2 The wedding will take place to-day at the Roman Cutholic Cathedral, Singapore, between Eric Jervis (John*, second son of the Late Rev. F. Peel-Yates and Mrs Peel-Yntos, of Essex, England, and Mary Christina, only daughter of Mr and Mrs. Arthur H. Miles LIM-WONG. The engagement is announced between80 words
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Article351 1941-12-31 2 Sydney, Dec. 30. MANY comments have appeared in the Sydney newspapers dealing with the recent "Australia Looks Too America" article by the Australian Prime Minister. Businessmen generally and members of th< Federal Opposition deplore Mr Curtin's statement. The former Premier, Mr. R. G. Menzies, and theReuter - 351 words
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117 1941-12-31 2 Menzies 'Urgently Raised Subject Of Malaya' Melbourne, I>«'C. JO. THE former Australian Pren'ier, Mr. R. Ci. Menzics. stated today that he had known for a year of "the weaknesses of lh^ Malayan defences." Referring to .1 titem^nt hy Senator Foil. Minister of the Interior and Ini'ormation in Mr. Menzies' Government,Reuter - 117 words
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Article172 1941-12-31 2 Washington, Dec. 30. SENATOR Barkley, Democratic leader in the Senate, has issued a warning to Japan that her bombings of Manila will srinj ture retribution. "Japan," he says, "seems to be getting some kind of reputation for rutniess barbarity in the conduct of the war against theUnited Press - 172 words
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Article104 1941-12-31 2 New Yoik, Dec. 30 THE torpedoing of the 5.27a-ton 1 American freighter Ragadahoc in the Atlantic Dec. 23 is revealed her? by the arrival of 19 Other Stfrvivors were re.vued and landed in South America o n e fatality Is reported, tha*. of Antonio Castro, anUnited Press - 104 words
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Article107 1941-12-31 2 Honolulu. D«h\ 2S. <yHE Oovcrnor of Hawaii disclosed to day that he had sent to Washington an urgent request for the allotment of S15.000.00o for protecdon of the civilian population. Thir, is thought to be additional to the allot menu totalling S63.000.000 which Hawaii has been seeking orUnited Press - 107 words
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Article66 1941-12-31 2 4v, London. l>* c 30. Air Ministry and Ministry for ..r^ H me .Sec" 1 1^ communique statesDuring the early part of last night there was some enemy activity mainlv over north east England. Bombs were dropped at a number of points but the damage done was nowhere *»ri.. UsReuter - 66 words
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347 1941-12-31 2 China-U.S. Collaboration increases Wellington, I* e. M. piIINESE AMERICAN military colVy laboration is rapidly incfcaoixiß as the Allies co-ordinate their war eir.»rt An unofficial spokesman in Washington discloses that Col. Chennauit. retired U.S. Army officer; may soon be promoted Brigadier -General b> Gen eralLssimo Chianc Kai-shek for ins. uir force's347 words
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Article135 1941-12-31 2 'THE New Year will be ushered In venquietly in Singapore, and. In spi.e of the fact that hotels and other piaces of Rmustrmnt have planned special progrftmmes. for thl« evening, entertainment will be on a 'very small scale All Government departments will remain135 words
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Article72 1941-12-31 2 CROM Hollywood comes another dashing Western thriikr 'Bad Me:. Of MLvouri." a Warner Bros hit which opened at the Alhambra yesterday. It has all tiie Uiriils of "Dodge City" and Santa Ft«' and is parked vttfc ut taon from beginning to end. In tf.o star cast are Dtnnis72 words
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Article66 1941-12-31 2 J^ETV'OLVING uround a domestic up heaval In which two generation? are Involved— an old fashioned father his very modirn and 'black sheep" son. and an ultra mod'rn erranddaiißhter. "I>rivate Affairs." whici opened at the Cathay yesterday. Is I very entertaining comedy drama Nanry Kelly. Robert Cummins Hufcr. Horbort66 words
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Article44 1941-12-31 2 Wellington, Dec. St. 'piLE Prime Minister. Mr. Peter Eraser, announced to-day that it has been decided to complete the mobilization of a territorial forte and national military strength w.th I be balance of the men now available for an expeditionary fove. ReuterReuter - 44 words
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Article35 1941-12-31 2 rPHE War Department Ln Washington has recommended the passage of a Bill creating a women's auxiliary armv corps for non-combatant service The members will undertake such duties as cooks, clerks b;*ers and aircrait spotters ReuterReuter - 35 words
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390 1941-12-31 2 N^^, Ottawa, Dec. 30. OT since the visit of the King and Queen in 1939 has Canada been so hiirT 1 M by thc vLsit of Mr To-night the Premier Is being entertained at dinner by the Earl of Athlone and Prince** Alice atRadio Reuter - 390 words
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Article45 1941-12-31 2 German So ldiers In Revolt I ONDON r*d.„ diers in ecea»ied Pranr. 5 been shot sine Dee f "JM subordination, it also that ttg olh< milted mlcti. ,T1 ASnSSSg those >), Forest ui Vm.,..-. were, it sras rem< ,i lonels. another el non-eommis issi United PressUnited Press - 45 words
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41 1941-12-31 2 |4°W iic flashed from Road to .1 Road durtn 26 was related aay when two I! Khoc and Tai I charted with ins a browi It was be referred to i:.. Prosecutor for I irl was postponed I41 words
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74 1941-12-31 2 CIX lkJ i proper:. r residents In 8i terming a mest in v a time deputnu nt used for the ttor the Blood Transf'j U the Custodian of iy a.. War sion Df; donors may be kept U The Krc alf<jL- for this purp i74 words
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Article108 1941-12-31 2 IN name U x L n Bean, s sift of I been ade to ne Impei through the Straits Settlemei.'.. Fourteen f urthr Ule ii:ineria. maJe „s follow. a: Anon.mous >J3 0 i Anonymous 117.00) i Mr. J. H. Nelli.> Mr. T'.i n SIC 000.108 words
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Article59 1941-12-31 2 15 KILLED IN RAIL SMASH IN U.K. Manchester Dec "0. IT |g feared that lit 1 killed and ahoi a smash. :nv trains neai BccU railway st.it. The engine cut thr. ugh nd overturned near .-.nkrr.er Several coa damaged and ma aro workmen 1 1 ich< to be stripped IReuter - 59 words
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52 1941-12-31 2 A ■INK $3 I 'it imposed <>r. V r. conYe-sh ip In ho was tool P"i:rth OOUII i..:i. milk for on Monday [I »-v i tisUnt, Chanft Mi %i n office, with »< another with a Chonj? vi as also roi and lined 110052 words
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Article53 1941-12-31 2 Two Indian flttOkll 6 Sapore poU i In the Qfth guilty to a rht. alert on :.lomhi\ Road. He was COBVfc or one months rfmpfa Alleged to have B d urines an Rl<rt M warninp by Ufhting V fned t*-r«lay nicrnm $20 or five da] in53 words
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Article33 1941-12-31 2 I If <°- OWING to the. th V/ the malti; Is to be weaker, the being reduced bv I Jan 1. It ls main affect the ST the ordlnar. affect" h ReuterReuter - 33 words
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Article12 1941-12-31 2 FrFTY were kllS <T :iv in raltoaj brouck, 25 BSlhS I ReuterReuter - 12 words
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Advertisement1064 1941-12-31 2 CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS PUBLIC NOTICES. GREETINGS FROM STRAITS SETTLEMENTS BO\<BER SQUADRON The following telegram nas been received by the Governor from the Officer Commanding, Straits Settlements Bomber Squadron: "All tne numbers of the Straits Settlements Bomber Squadron Join in sending greetings and best wishes this Christmas to those who have contributed1,064 words
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Advertisement89 1941-12-31 2 PUBLIC NOTICE HOLLANDSE PKOT. GFMEENTE De Ktrkeruad maakt bekend, dut LONDERDACi 1 Jnnuari as. et-n godsdieiistoofenmg pebouden zal worden in do Hoil. Club aan fie Cairnhill Rd. Tijd van aanvang aegen uur Voorg anger Ds. J. van don Blink. Door omstandigheden Bd er gehouden worden. WANTED WANTFD TO RENT OR89 words
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Advertisement151 1941-12-31 2 INDOOR GAMES FOR MEN OF SERVICES AN appeal for Indoor tames lor some rk branch of the Services is made byMr. Edwin A. Brown, honorary collector in connection with Mrs. Spooner 3 appeal for books for the men of the Royal Navy. Mr. Brown wTites: "Draughts, chess Uido. Halma. packs151 words
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Advertisement465 1941-12-31 3 P. 0. BRIUSH INDIA AP CAR UME lncoroorateo to Snßianch .mns.lah *Nuun« MAII PABBENOEB %M» AK<;«» StK\l( t ,*O S Iron, th, *U.|£\. TJH, T*'^ 3lll^ China ind,« Or.o u», Nw Kinrdom cIUI fa^srn«rr» trt '<*qut*nro u> rrrixtr. ind e. oro^r, trrom S t*nr« talpsi <iitni niatinn »ppt> GLEN ano465 words
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Advertisement623 1941-12-31 3 CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS PUBLIC NOTICE& THE SINGAPORE" HARBOUR BOARD Christmas Pay And New Year's Day J. R. vVTGi>3, Secretary, The Singapore Harbour Board single f^, rt ei ,n t t:, £ood Controller hereby appoint Simmons o- Co Lt i as Ms \70nts for th' 'nvrrtand disTtbutir n of Salordered bv Government623 words
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Advertisement515 1941-12-31 3 BRITISH EMPIRE AND UNITED STATES Move For Union Said "Gaining Ground" AMOVE for the union of the Unit 3d States Canada Jr.tain, Eire, Australia, New Zeaind and South Africa is gaii.ir.g ground, says the New York corespondent of the Sydney Sun. Among the prominent people o back the move are515 words
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Advertisement771 1941-12-31 3 CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS JPUBLIC NOTICES. IMPORTS OF LIVESTOCK 4ND PIGS IN SINGAPORE FROM NETHERLANDS EAST INDIES. The Food Controller has appointed N. V. KoninklijKe PaketvaartMaatschappij iK.P.M. Line) Singapore as his agents for the import and distribution of liveMock Pigs ordered bv Government. IMPORTERS OF LIVESTOCK AND PIGS. The Agent of the771 words
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Advertisement399 1941-12-31 4 TO-DAY 4 SHOWS Al HAM BRA 11 a.a, 2.30, 5.30 8.30 niilinifllll DODGE CITY' ACTION! SANTA FE' THRILLSI mJC "^J^£ EJS3^"^ B^BL ■"■■"•fc"*' V»«N» tVOS Hll. (flT^ CENN|S MORGAN- JANC »VYMAN WAYNF MO»f< Ib•ART H >J R KENNtOf «S» I Also Latest CINESOUND REVIEW with special pictures of "FIRST OVERSEAS399 words
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Advertisement517 1941-12-31 4 TRUBY KING SYSTEM of INFANT FEEDING. Humanise iresh cow's milk by using KARILAC SUGARS and KARIOL EMULSION. FREE SERVICE: Baoies weighed weekly en accurate beam scale. MEDICAL HALL LTD. 3, BATTERY ROAD. WAKE UP YOUR LIVER BILEWithout Calomel And You'll Jump eat of Bed in the Morning Full of Vim.517 words
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Advertisement70 1941-12-31 4 V^B BBBBBB^^J sfl B^^^^ Take ib*SV^HT :wo.tab- f^* lets of VhenuL^^^^^W #W/ i^*-!^ —and v'-ur pain J toon goev Your flag- n g»ng tired nerves cheer up Your 7^5V muscles feel free. The awfuJ dead \^f weight is gone. Doctor* prescribe Pbcnsic for their weak heart patienti. I c««--mon.als un^-ught,70 words
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Advertisement135 1941-12-31 4 Pjt C f }> OUt H ASP •"'if y 9 x «h> CALDBECK'S c^w^^ A MAN WOULD APPRECIATE FOR THE NEW YEAR Valet Razors $1.25 to 54.00 Gillette Razors 51.25t056.bQ mm fs. m Kents Shaving Brushes 57.75 to 512.50 Simpsons Shaving Brushes $7.50 to 514.50 GIVE MORE PLEASURE Cut C>««r«><«,135 words
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Miscellaneous850 1941-12-31 4 To-day's Broadcasting SINGAPORE ZHL 225m. 1.333 kca.; ZHF 30 96 m. 9.69 mcs.; ZHP2 48.56. m 6 175 mcs.; ZUP3 41.38 tn. 7.25 mcs. ZHL. ZHP1 and ZHP2 S.65 a.m. News Signature MuMc. *.00 News in English; 6.05 European I Music; 6.40 Announcements in rrencn; 6.45 News in French*; 7.850 words
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637 1941-12-31 5 Sis to-day under iw, but it is necesc.c the proviso in the proclamation night that it is in augmentation •rity." The posi- much that which adowed in this Monday. The inilihave been powers to deal 5ti pected of of-637 words
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Article338 1941-12-31 5 I«KE communique last night mentioned that the enemy had attacked strongly on the Perak front but had suffered heavy casualties. This suggests that the Japanese are preparing to launch a fresh offensive in this most important sector of the Malayan front. A fresh attempt to push further (own338 words
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Article427 1941-12-31 5 SINGAPORE felt better after those air raids on Monday night and early yesterday morning. It had seemed almost unreal that Malaya should be involved in deadly combat with the enemy, that Penang, Kedah and parts of Perak should be in onemy hands, and many other places should be427 words
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117 1941-12-31 5 London, Dec. 2J». BRITISH air experts believe the Japanese have superiority In numbers but not in quality, and also the advantage of using convenient ba-ses to strike at their objectives. Manila can be reached by bombers from Inciu-China and Formosa, they point out. In orderCentral News - 117 words
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Article59 1941-12-31 5 Hot Springs (Vir».) t Dee. 3«. ABOUT 80 Japanese from the Washington Embassy headed by Adm. ffomura, the Ambassador, and S. Kurusu. special envoy, arrived here by a special train in charge of State Department officials. They are to be quartered in a hot* 1Reuter - 59 words
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253 1941-12-31 5 WrrpTT Batavia, Dec. 29. 11 H growing pessimism the Netherlands Indies view developments in the Philippines where mow Japanese troops seem continuous^ to be pouring in. The Japanese attack on the Medan a vhl°h hf a confir ati <>n of a supposition JPI existed forReuter - 253 words
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Article233 1941-12-31 5 Batavia, Dec. 26. QUEEN Wilhclmlna and Prince Bcrnhard sent the Netherlands Indies th^ir best wishes for Christmas and the New Year. Her Majesty cablrd that her thoughts "are primarily with those who are fighting in the front line. God be with you all." The233 words
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Article114 1941-12-31 5 Chungking, Dec. 30. TilE Japanese drive in north Hunan province is assuming seriou.s proportions, as the latest Chinese field dispatches indicate that Japanese troops have effected crossings of the Milo river at tour points both westward and eastward of the Canton-Hankow railway. After reaching theReuter - 114 words
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Article90 1941-12-31 5 Chun?kinc. Dec. 30. DESPITE the fall of Hong Kong, the Chinese forces in south!ern Kwangtung will continue their present attacks, according to a message received in Chungking from Chinese field headquarters in southern Kwangtung. It is explained that continual Chinese offensive operations in the EastReuter - 90 words
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36 1941-12-31 5 Buenos Aires, Dec. 30. THE Argentine Ambassador in Berlin has been summoned home to inform the Government about '"several points connected with his diplomatic mission," announced the Foreign Minister yesterday.- ReuterReuter - 36 words
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Article39 1941-12-31 5 Calcutta, Dec. 29. THE Viceroy will lay the foundtion stone of the Indian Seamen's Home In Calcutta in the lirst week of January. The Home will accommodate 300 people, and is expected to cost Rs. 2,500,000 ReuterReuter - 39 words
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Article35 1941-12-31 5 Quetta, Dec. 29. QUETTA had two earthquake shocks to-day. The first was shortly after 7.15 a.m. and the .second in the afternoon. Buildings shook but no tea of life or property is reported. (By RadioRadio - 35 words
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Article144 1941-12-31 5 A dm iral's Escape In Fishing Boat Chungking, Dec. 30. OEUTER learns from a usually reliable source that Adm. Chen Chak together with several Hong Kong officials who left Hong Kong shortly before the surrender of the colony in small fishing boats for an undisclosed destination on the Kwangtung coastReuter - 144 words
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Article170 1941-12-31 5 Calcutta, Dec. 29. COUNT on you to maintain the even flow o. weapons and materials from the factories. Remember that somewhere in the deserts of Africa, or in the dangerous swamplands of Malaya, Indian soldier* arc waiting for that whicn vou, aiid only y~»u, canRadio - 170 words
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Article42 1941-12-31 5 Ratavia, Ore. 3© AWAITING definite regulations. the Commanders-in-Chie! of the Army and Navy have provisionally lixed the pensions for men of the fishtin^ services who are wounded or for the next-of-kln of the men who are kil'ed in action ReuterReuter - 42 words
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Article41 1941-12-31 5 Washington. I>«c. 2H. IN the capacity of China's new Foreign Minister, Mr. T. V Soong, accompanied by Dr. Hu Shih. Chinese Ambassador, called on President Rcosovelt at the White House on Saturday. The talk la.sted half an hour. Cen tral NewsCentral News - 41 words
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459 1941-12-31 5 London. Dec. 30. "I WAS in one if the warships escorting the expedition which attacked the important Norwegian industrial town of Vaagso," says Reuter's special correspondent with the Home Fleet. "For seven hours we stayed in the Vaagso Fjord, destroying enemy shipping andReuter - 459 words
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Article261 1941-12-31 5 Barduli, Dec. 30. \l/HILE there is no indication TT yet as to the nature of the resolution which the Consress Working Committee is reported to have drafted, it is gathered that the result of the adoption of this resolution would be that the position ofReuter - 261 words
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Article73 1941-12-31 5 Malta, Dec. 30. THE fortress of Malta experienc--1 ed 60 air raids during Christmas week with four alerts on Sunday night and five yesterday. Damage throughout Is negligible and the casualties are few" but the enemy lost at least 12 planes Including six dive-bembers and twoReuter - 73 words
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Article60 1941-12-31 5 Ratavia, Der. 29. PMSUY air -raft dropped leaflets ovrr the enst coast of Sumatra ani Mec-an. The leaflets Phowred a «ir.iv.in^ of a group of eieht persona carrying burning torches with Vw text in English and Malay: "Stand up hand-in-liand with cne i»crord and burn to death tr.eReuter - 60 words
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Article1180 1941-12-31 5 MARY HEATHCOTT - Listen ing To Japan MARY HEATHCOTT By IT is any time between > 30 a-id 11 p.m In small room, sh'miiK bright in the electric light, with the window? blacked out there is a row of radios. Each radio has a listener, earphones clamr^d on head. Here in the corner1,180 words
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Miscellaneous87 1941-12-31 5 TO-MORROWS RADIO BRIAN Goiding, lived in London throughout the great blitz and has recently arrived in Singapore, will Kive a talk entitled "How London Took It" from the* Singapore station at 8.15 p.m. to-morrow. Other special items in to-morrow's programmes include the Weekly Film Review at 7.30 pm., a prorramme87 words
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458 1941-12-31 6 Important Move In Defence Of Island Fortress NEW POWERS VESTED IN G.0.C., MALAYA THE latest move in the defence of Singapore fortress is the proclamation of martial law by Sir Shcnton Thomas, Governor and Commander-in-Chief, Straits Settlements. Lieut. Gen. A. E. Percival, G.0.C., Malaya, is458 words
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Article168 1941-12-31 6 TWO important tips are given to civilians who may be out In the streets when an air raid alarm occurs. If these tips are carefully observed, the risk of traffic accidents will be greatly reduced. First, pedestrians should walk on the extreme risht-hand side of the168 words
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Article75 1941-12-31 6 <Pror:i Our Own Correspondent"* Joliore Rahru. I>cc. 3«. CHE Mr.hmud bin Dato Shah, assistant rwgtotimr, Cohort Bupreraa Court. has been appointed second r'-*?!^frn*« Joh'-rt. P-hrtl, in place of the late Ti-.an Haji Nasslr. I being appointed t<-> the re Tistrv r^hs Mnhmv.d served as first magistrate In Miiar75 words
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272 1941-12-31 6 Batavia. 24. FTET. tiie fail ot Peiiang umatra i\ has every reason to wurrj -**»ut the future, but people there Moping tne same attitude ot calm determinaiion that m apparent .g.iout the Netherlands Ino.es. The Japanese attacks en Tarempa. Poutianaa and Natuna have raised272 words
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Article90 1941-12-31 6 T^IIE SiaU; ■ngJoser, Johore. his is&ueJ prints of trench and surface shelters of a type recommended by the 'i'a^iive Defence Committee of the State for construction by occupanus of h>>u^e.-> which have compounds. The trench .shelter Is recommended where there is any sloping ground abo\e90 words
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Article63 1941-12-31 6 THE regulations for Queen's S- holarships and Queen's FeUovshlpi for ITS '.uates Of Raffles College and the College of Ifedfc Ine have b*-en amended to make it ponslMe for the winnen of these awardi to take a Bourse of study at an approved ur.ireralty or uistltutlon in tt;e Dominion Prevl63 words
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1206 1941-12-31 6 MARTIAL law has been proclaimed in Singapore three times in the last 30 years. The first occasion was in February, 1915, the second in June, 1919, and the third was yesterday. On the tlrst occasion, martial law existed in the Colony for four1,206 words
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430 1941-12-31 6 DEVISING statements previously made, it has now been decider! that children under 12 years t f ajre need not be taken to the Security Registration centres in Singapore. Their r» S.-trati n can be made on the caiO of one ol the430 words
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563 1941-12-31 6 Australian Cabled News Melbourne, Dec. 29. 'pHE Prime Minister. Mr. John Curtin. has amplified his declaration that the USA. Ls the keynote of a plan of Pacilic strategy which the Australian Oovernment is helping to shape. "Austrfc'ia's now relationship with the USA." he said, "is563 words
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Article94 1941-12-31 6 <From >ur 0-*- M Corro^nrn Johore Kahru i^ 117OMEN IDd SSBSi^ Wbe given adequate "t in the event of an* L?^ ctlOa is learned from an S Bcf The Goveri. n n S tion. and it W*fS?2* when the need trfe. While •enr») r others ha.emadotren?hes a^94 words
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Article98 1941-12-31 6 THE Increase of R>-. Ordinance Government to part oi landlords due hardship by I or incre i pointed out. There have a p pore ncvsivi;* rs of pr'>:>o: t'.on of the lettti shall purebl tenant. Section 5 r.i the Of that it in ur.... slderati'n cf98 words
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