The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 2 January 1942
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Title Section19 1942-01-02 1 The Singapore Free Press AND DAILY NEWS NO. 1G.507. KS I 1» 1H25 FRIDAY, JANUARY 2. 194?. 5 CENTS19 words
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Article111 1942-01-02 1 Adm. Nimitz' Warning Pearl lhirhiur. Jan. 1. J ipsa a subempt to shell the s'ss ahren by Ad.n. Commander-in-Chief States Pa iflc Fleet, ui ard a la. new i e snd simple for rise to the surface near ar v i tea shells into N n itz said. *Tt isReuter - 111 words
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Article107 1942-01-02 1 China's Victory Aims Outlined New York, Jan. 1. IKE C hlness Ambassador. Dr. Ilu addressing a joint meetAmeiican Political Asso- he American Society of Administration, put forth three as which, he said, a lust peace in the Far East ice: du I not result in vindl- territorial gain or conomicReuter - 107 words
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Article110 1942-01-02 1 i ..id .ri. Jan. 1. T ~E oaUMCS were caught by rplossos 800 yards below the Sneyo Colliery. Burslem. thu morning. The first Ima to be brourht up were i of five injur d men taken tv.o have died. I rOJCOS par'ies. using cana■et eas.Reuter - 110 words
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40 1942-01-02 1 Enemy Pays Dearly In Planes Ships London. Jan. 1. g H Fighter Command Hot! and anti-aircraft sundestroydd j-.nind to^al "•my nir rpft in two pd th'-ee months of war. destroyed 21 German rn?nv others, art^ t^o Air Minbstrv news ReuterReuter - 40 words
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Article550 1942-01-02 1 Heavy Losses Inflicted On Advancing Enemy INVADERS 6 MILES FROM CAPITAL, AXIS CLAIMS ?vl) IS threatened by the Japanese forces who were hurling in masses of tanks and dive-bombers and wore pushing nearer the capital of the Philippines, both from the north and the southReuter - 550 words
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Article186 1942-01-02 1 DUTCH AUSTRALIAN COMMUNIQUES (From Our Own Correspondent > Batavia. Jan. 1. j«HE Nether'ands I'idies cu;uiiiuuiu.U£ issued tr-day states' "A place in the outer provinces was machine* gunned by Japanese aircraft. H^ damage was done. 'In the n< nhern part of the arrhioelago an American frdfbttr on New Year's eve wasReuter - 186 words
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Article96 1942-01-02 1 Chung'ilns. Jan. 1. rIE Chungking newspaper Ta Kung Pao pcwMcti thnt Russia win dedars war on Japan "in duo course thti yonr." making J?pan fi^ht on thr sjf'os. The same journal predicts that the democracies will grn<lunlly take the Initiative thLs year which vill be theUnited Press - 96 words
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Article47 1942-01-02 1 Ottawa. Jan. 1. IT IS now known that Canadian casualties in Hong Kong, in adJltdi to the rcmimfder. Brigadier John Lawson who is missing, bolleved killed, include Cul. Patrick H^nnessy wijo was killed «nd Maior Charles Ljtlon who is mi-' ing- ReuterReuter - 47 words
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Article316 1942-01-02 1 < ■>iungkin-. Jan. 1. •pIIE Communist organ, the Niw China Daily, ic day publishes an Article by Commander of the Eighth ROUta Army, Gen. Chu Teh. urging the lmmedii>tc formation of an alliance of East Asiatic peoples a^ali^t the Japanese imperialists. He urges Thais, Burmans, Indians,United Press - 316 words
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Article118 1942-01-02 1 Chungking, Jan. 1. YtylTH the beginning of 1912 the immediate major interest of the Chinese centra not only on the defence of Singapore but also on forthcoming developments in Burma. Chinese interest in the "fo thcoming developments" in Burma is heightened by reports from London welcomingReuter - 118 words
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721 1942-01-02 1 STALIN PLANNED BRILLIANT RUSSIAN OPERATION London, Jan. 1. THE news from Moscow is confuted entirely to 1 terse reports of Soviet successes against the Nazi invaders. From Berlin com- laments of the bitter cold and whirling snow. According to the latest Soviet Red ArmyReuter - 721 words
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146 1942-01-02 1 Cairo, Jan. 1. gOUTH AFRICAN trtx^, supported by British tanks and artillery have penetrated enemy positions in the .southern sector of the Bardia defemv-, taking 600 prisoners, announces today's British G.H.Q. communique. The following is the communique: "Activity in the Jedabya area was less markedReuter - 146 words
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Article101 1942-01-02 1 (From A Correspondent) Kaala Lumpur, Jan. 1. rffi Commandant A the Selangor Local Defence Corps has called official notice to the commendable service rendered by Sergeant H. R. Joynt of the Medical Section during an nir raid on Kuala Lumpur on Dec 26. When a report of101 words
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Article42 1942-01-02 1 WTMtrkifrten, lan. 1. JIHR WINSTON C l I T TRCHILI. arlfl riv»xt in Washin :ton fr^m Ottawa bv train at 855 r\ m. 'local timr> to-dav to ron f inn° Mi »rrnpcl strntev-v lalks with President Rooaerelt ReuterReuter - 42 words
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Article28 1942-01-02 1 London. Jan. 1. Commando and Nwwfß'sn troop* have landed at four different place* on the I ofotrn i«land« and r^nturrd Herman nrfsonrrs and several Quisling* ReuterReuter - 28 words
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358 1942-01-02 1 DEFENDERS IN N. MALAYA HOLDING THEIR POSITIONS AUR troops on the Permk front appear to b? holding their positions ami hist night's communique suggests that there is no change in the situation. Our troops engaged the enemy ye.:tord.iy and were supported by artillery. They inflicted about 100 casualties and destroyed358 words
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Article200 1942-01-02 1 i: Jan. 1. /CONFIDENCE that ihe forces under hi>: command w:ll be able to throw back any aggressor who attacked Burma was expressed by Ltoul -dm. Hutton on taking over bis ncx cemmand as General officer Commanding m Burma. Ueut.-iien Hutton add^d, however. th.i f thereReuter - 200 words
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Article143 1942-01-02 1 THE Gcvcrnor nas hppolnted a Dlrector-OeaerAl of CM] DeTenre for c .ti?apore He i.s Bripndicr I. oimson The appointment is designed to ensure 'unified control. Brigadier BtflMOa will be re.«ipcnsib'3 solely to the Governor, who will include BriCTdier Siiruson's activities in thereports which HLs Excellency makes perlixlically143 words
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Article55 1942-01-02 1 A CLERICAL promotions erinvni. tion will be held on Feb. P7 anj 28 in Singapore and Malacca Apparitions for examination c hould u BdtfTMWd or bef^rp .Inn :>7 in Singapore to the First Assistant Secretary iAV in Malacca to the Reidert Councillor, who will co^rrvnirate the •In re nn<\ time55 words
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Advertisement10 1942-01-02 1 -TO-NIGHT-y T\ N fi li DANCE 8 P.M. TO MIDNIGHT10 words
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Advertisement58 1942-01-02 1 sea View HOTEL SUNDAY MORNING II A.M.- 1 KM POPULAR CONCERT BY KELLER'S BAND I TIFFIN~ SPECIAL CURRY j I SERVKD KKO.M 12.30 f.M.— 2.3U P.M. I SUNDAY NIGHT HELLER'S BAND WILL PLAY AT THE ADELPHI HOTEL CLASSICAL C ONCERT 730 to 9.iM p.m. DINING-ROOM: DINNER SERVED FROM 7— «.4558 words
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Advertisement422 1942-01-02 2 P. 0. BRIfISH INDIA APCAR LINE Incorporatea to England) PENINSULAR AND OKI&NTAI. N. CO MAIL PASS! NG KB AND CARGO SERVICi. rhc owl aossibk wrrtee* arc orini maintained 99 the P A O. 8. N Ca from the Straits to theb usoaJ oorto eaO •n China India Ceylo* «nd tht422 words
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Advertisement1230 1942-01-02 2 CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS PUBLIC NOTICES. TENDERS ORIENTAL SINGAPORE TELEPHONE MUNICIPALITY ELECTRIC CO., LTD. T^r". .Incorporated in the U. Kingdom) Tenders xt-u* TjnZ rr^i A u«^^ Tenders are now invited for the rMOtlce 1O telephone following materials or services Subscribers For particulars apply Municipal Secretariat. To rolievs congestion on the Supply ot1,230 words
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Advertisement321 1942-01-02 2 NOTICES. THE PBNANG HARHOIR HOARD NOTHK. The Penan,' Harbour Oourd lias opened a temporary office at Flat No: 3, Ist. floor, Meyer Mansions, Singapore 'entrance from Cowman Street). Amounts c*u" to the Board should be paid, and claims against the Board should be submitted, with full details, to tho undersigned321 words
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Advertisement87 1942-01-02 2 RICHMOND BREWERIES/ k MELBOURNE ft LACER CALD BECKS "V^* i <-£$*& tt cious with ll] /^.^WB&fW tinned fruits. RAFFLES PLACE SIttGAFQRL FjAMRQZ&d) SILVER JAVA PACIFIC LIKE Ja*m acrrte* «t JAVA PACilir LDfR AND SILVFB W SAN FRANCISCO LOS ANGELA s rtcht i& fMtuwi to vary notes and U proceco it87 words
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Miscellaneous206 1942-01-02 2 To-day's Broadcasting SINGAPORE ZIU 42dm. i.J33ae*; fcHPl SO.ybm. ».«9mcs.; ZHP2 48.M m insma.: /J1P3 4JLM m. 12A m ca. ZHL 5.55 a.m. News Signature Music; 6.00 News ir. English; 6.05 European Music: 6.40 Announcements in French: 6.45 News In French*; 7.00 News Commentary in French: 7.15 Blue Hungarian Band r206 words
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301 1942-01-02 3 The Singapore Free Press FRIDAY JANUARY 2, 1942. Civil Defence t 111 wi loome the c nent by the Governor Simson as Direct- ol Civil Defence rol for all the civil animations in Singatnitted to be a first and the choice of a nicer for the job not only expert301 words
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Article140 1942-01-02 3 OOD ci^ul has been said and riurins the past few )out the importance of ••lie*' workers and ema in essential services staytheir jobs v;hen the expect- < Singapore begins. It 1 r»r. as widely known >'i)uld be that the compenscheme for civilians killed ijured as a result of hostilinot140 words
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1222 1942-01-02 3 Colony Administration To Continue As Before, Declares Governor T will S Ex u tivc and Legislative Councils norl ollt nue to Unction as before and all nnd^f Vl u CS f Govc "»nent remain completely md,st,,rbed by the proclamation of Martial Law Thorns k J l Cda rcd hc G1,222 words
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Article69 1942-01-02 3 FOUR month; ago. th<? Committee of the Straits Settlements (Singapore) Association intimated to Government thot there m Asiatic support for compulsory registration being extended to Asiatic British subject?*. "It some steps had then been taken. there would now b»- at least the DOdtQI of an organization for those69 words
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Article722 1942-01-02 3 London, Jan. 1. A VIGOROUS appeal to Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru to support the war effort Is contained to an open letter to him from Mr Edward Thompson—historian and friend of Pandit Nehru— published in to -day's Daiiv Herald. Recalling hLs meetings and friend ship with Nehru,Reuter - 722 words
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Article483 1942-01-02 3 New York, Jan. 1 TT1E Western Union tits loiiOA^a the example o* c c«wle cou.pan.es and is suspending sanies to au pSBOSB *n th; niiupp.nes. ibis ot comes ciiective Imsanii lOiagjr. stsaisr. \irtoaiii£(ou, Jan. 1. p>UESlDENl Roost ten i.ik» appointed klie E^edersi ixian Aomni,iuavor,Reuter - 483 words
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Article290 1942-01-02 3 THE follow iji- is the lLit of Australian New Year honours awards: K.C.8.: Oen. Sir ThflOMM Blarney deputy Commander in Chief. Allied forces In Middle Eau and G O C A IP.. Middle Kast; Lieut -<J.-n. J. D. L*varu-k, Commandant of the Australian Forces in Syria,290 words
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74 1942-01-02 3 BhUvU, Jan. 1. rIE newspaper Java Bodu reports that on Monday the Qantas flyingboat Cassiopeia crashei and ,ank In a Netherlands Indies harbour. Th<* entire crew and one femal' passenger are safe but two British women and two children were drowned. The whole of the cargoReuter - 74 words
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Article67 1942-01-02 3 AN official notice published in page 4 to day gives warning of the possibility that trenchi-3 dug as air-raid ihelt^rs may lead to en < *i*l>roak of malaria in Blin***«»»* v lie are advir»J t-> f.W n > uttGM a. th«??e trciiviH-s vltii rabbk wben ■)a c siblr.67 words
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217 1942-01-02 3 Far East: Air Naval Reinforcements Vital London, Jan. 1. A SURVEY of the whole field jf the Pacific struggle would seem to suggest that aerial and naval reinforcements are now even more needed than land reinforcements, writes a Reuter commentator. While the R.A.F. continue to do valuable work in strafing217 words
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Article406 1942-01-02 3 London, Jan. 1. DROAI) linos of an Anglo- Chinese military co-oper;Uion against Japan were determined by Gen. Sir Archibald Wavell. Commander-ir.-rhicf, India and Burma, and Gen. Chiang Kaishek in Chungking and details are now being tilled in by the Chinese High Coinnvmd and the British military mis.sijn to406 words
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Article28 1942-01-02 3 J^RJEP ta ks explaining tne proclamation of martial law in Singapor*. were broadcast in the Singapore station last night In Malay. Tamil, Hindustani and Mandarin.28 words
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Article182 1942-01-02 3 (From A Correspondent) Kijjl.i I u.npur, Doc. 31. FIE Japauese invaders are seizing alt food, livestock, cattle and goats, and even shoes anu u»c>cics, m Malay kampongs in central Perak. This is vouched for in a stacemen: made to the authorities in Kuala Lumpur by182 words
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Article146 1942-01-02 3 Moscow, Jan. 1. THE New Year opens uudor auspicious circumstances saya the Pravda in an editorial headed "Tide Has Turned.' It says "A remarkable fact is that the Red Army is now equal to the task of tackling the enemy singlehanded, relying on its ovReuter - 146 words
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Article55 1942-01-02 3 r PIIE following are the weekly allowances of variot^ articles ol food available to resents of Johorp according to a Gazette notification frozen butler V; ib. prr consumer, sweetened condensed m!lk three tin* ct "hild unner 12 years of age. sugar per consumer *alt kati oer consumer, flour55 words
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Advertisement16 1942-01-02 3 ■*■>•- I f :j •ul l< IT VOIJ A i OltDJ.It n cho n g l'hone 4.11616 words
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Advertisement213 1942-01-02 3 ARE YOU READY? Bombs may temporarily put water, gas, electricity and sewage services in your neighbourhood out of action. Have you emergency water supplies ready? Have you laid in an emergency supply of firewood or charcoal? Do you know how to dit a well? Do you know how to dig213 words
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414 1942-01-02 4 NEW C. -in-C. "TO FIGHT EVERY INCH OF GROUND" "Considerable Help On The Way"— Official CIRST indication of the policy of Liie now Com-mander-in-Chief, Far East, Gen. Sir Henry Pownall, was Given in an official communique issued in Kuala Lumpur. "It is intended to fiffht every inch of ground down414 words
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Article182 1942-01-02 4 ■1 16 u.iiciaily announced that owing to the risk of lire, the narking ot motor cars at Raffles Place, Collyer yuay and Cluiord Pier car parka will b< farther restricted. Any con,; aiva I i the town area is likely to prove dangerous in the182 words
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Article161 1942-01-02 4 'A 1.1. Bi'itlsb European rr.en in SingaL pore between the iga vt 18 to 54 who h.o not already regi tered must 1 do io Immediately at the Man-Power Bureau, Colonial Secretary's Office sis; ;.n official statement. tr-.lion up-c tltt or in MMg does not exnr.pt161 words
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88 1942-01-02 4 pRO'.feSIONAL p^ lr.ents of civil I liability allo-vances to volunteers. naile application* for allowances are .nder consideration, will be authoI it is offlci illy announced from K.i»la I.umpur. The announcement Mates that as "-ill Take time t■> examine applicar >ns for c: il liability allo.\an?es.88 words
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Article62 1942-01-02 4 CSSENTIAL service in the F.M.S. huve been d^nr I Jn a Qassttf notincation as the sf\!»» VhethSf bv wholesale or rrtail of nM sTtlelca nf f o'xi. the supply of vsvter r~al and electricity, the *ale of toppty of m^linnd mp^i"nl r*>qulremeiitB, the nrovi-ion of p"bli* mMIM Of trvM >rf62 words
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Article274 1942-01-02 4 Firefighters Fine Work 'THEY NEVER PUNCHED (From a Special Ootrespondeni) /%N two recent night!, Blnga- pore's Dreflfhten were cu.led uron to do rrort which was attended by *eai daiifsf and they never flinched. Singapore can be proud of these men and rest assured that they will respond well to anv274 words
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Article70 1942-01-02 4 RUBBER ASSESSMENT COMMITTEE 'FHK 1942 Rubber A.ss4>.vfnpnt Committee for Johore consists of: Tho Deputy Controller of Rubber. (Chairman). Chairman. Johore Plante-s 1 Association <ex offlcio). I^ato S Q. Won?. Mr. D. G. A. FtWmt, Mr B. J. R Barton. Mr. Cheok RIIMI Cheor Major C. H Y. lierrenont. Mr. J70 words
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Article26 1942-01-02 4 FOR the information of BorvflCNMß, it Ls stated tlmt the Talbot BOUM is now open Irom 10 am till 9 p :n ever- day26 words
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Article140 1942-01-02 4 'piIE Food Controller. Johore. has ordered all ptfMW owning or having power to .sell or dtspOM Of any cattle, sheep, goats or pii^s in Mentng \nd K:ihan<? to pl:ire them at tIM <ILrixjsal of the State Veterinary Surjean No Room For Mo/e Evacuees rrom K.L. IN its issue of Deo.140 words
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191 1942-01-02 4 "LJAD tune; been different, the Committee would have taken energetic itepi to take the matter 1 wither; b\it, in present < irClimtfan vs. they considered th?.t ■itch action would be unpatriotic." This reniMrk 1. contained lo the m*nUt« of th<- meeting of the CommiUee of191 words
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94 1942-01-02 4 TWO moie I-iKxl Control cas«.s were heard in the Singapore Fourth Court yesterday. For sellii kai k>: l- able» at live Bents a ka.ty instead of four centa. Koh Boon Beng was lin»'d 575 or six weeks' Klmple hnprtsonrnent. Convicted on a rharge of felling94 words
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Article89 1942-01-02 4 FOK i*. Ung to cxtiriKuish or obscure a light in his hOWBS at Tanjor.g Paßar R-^ad during an alert on Wednseday nltrht. S. Gopol was flnrd $100 j in the Singapore Traffic Co-irt esU>r- i da: A fine o: $.">0 v. .-us imixx td on Chua Ah89 words
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Article81 1942-01-02 4 AT a meet.n^ of the committee ot IBM StraiLs Settlements (Singapore* A-ssoc-iatlon held on I>»c 16. it was resohei to reaffirm on behalf of mem tan their loyalty to Their Ma!e^t.es and to reiterate that the Association Aould do everything in its power to av^ist in the present81 words
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Article34 1942-01-02 4 J^F^ORTS received by the Australian Govrrnnit*nt have not substantiaied brottdCMtl by the enemy that Australian tr.x>; s in Maltiya have been nghtlog the JapaiWM. sta e> a cable received yesterday from Australia.34 words
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Article566 1942-01-02 4 Australian C^ 7J "-^1 >)u.icv, Jan. i>i w .ii^^.. i :it.o..cvLic iiai a^uicu uie *v line Minister. Mr. J. Curun, thai (he dafenM ot Australia will be leya.^ea a* an (.■>»....*; part ol any plan made by uun tif and Mr. Cnuicnili lor carrying on UN566 words
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Article85 1942-01-02 4 r pilK war-time economy and anti- uft.ste report of a special coinmitue i of th* Straits Si't'leiiß-nts (Singapore* Association l.ns now bNO printofl. an 1 a copy ven* to the Colonial Secretary, who baa expressed his apprec.atlon Mid I'H.s desired to dftKIM the q\iesitm of Biviriß the85 words
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Article747 1942-01-02 4 MARY HEATHCOTT - MARY HEATHCOTT Bv 1 ADY Thomaa has hi ,h praiai for those vomrn of Kuala Lumpur whom she saw on her recent visit uprountry with Sir Shenton, and who nre standing oy their jobs. Many K.L. women, it is true, mostly those with children, have747 words
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Advertisement312 1942-01-02 4 PUBLIC NOTICiT MALARIA DANGER IN SINGAPORE WATCH YOUR SHELTER TRENCHES! Attention U drawn tc the danger of mosquitoes and malaria in Singapore arising Irom pita and allt tranches dui; In water-lot; »e1 a il or in earth banka where seepage or -?pri:..; water oo7es out from underground. Numcroua allt Imichea312 words
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Advertisement146 1942-01-02 4 11 am. 2.30.5.30 8.30 nil 'DODGE CITY'ACTIONI 'SANTA FE Thrill, A wtiNll t*OS H«t. <>CT jji OtNNIS MORGAN-JANC WYMAN WArNf MORRIS-AR Th j w Jlk <•» w^. >w M v— m a. t *tfk) R H jjj ia a.m. 2 10 p m APOUK "^pdBWW^I S.JO p.m. B.JO n m146 words
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