The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 17 January 1942
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Title Section17 1942-01-17 1 The Singapore Free Press AND DAILY NEWS no 16.520 ESTD. 1835. SATURDAY. JANUARY 17. 194> 5 CENTS17 words
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551 1942-01-17 1 A.LF. Casualties Are "Comparatively Light" R.A.F. BOMBERS SMASH UP ENEMY TRANSPORT JHE A I.F. continues to inflict heavy casualties In a €1 eit1 011 he Ne Sembilan front, m Thursdays action it is now established that six enemy tanks were destroyed and there were551 words
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193 1942-01-17 1 Melbourne, Jan. 16- m action" was the head- In Melbourne s morning papers, which brought out editions on receipt of the iooncement from Malaya. Melbourne Herald says the evidence that the Japannow facing the main lines rfencc and adds: "In spite rlier difficulties, thereReuter - 193 words
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Article49 1942-01-17 1 Lahore. Jan. 15. \.iuJ dacoity is reported m the ■1 village, m the jurLsdicthe Sultanpur police station. I :n serious lnj'ries to Moola kngh Lambardar and ms two sons the loss of jewellery worth Rs The gang raided Lambardar's houae belaboured the inmates and dewnp^d with the Jewellery- ReuterReuter - 49 words
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Article47 1942-01-17 1 l^^fn Jan. 16. Japjn»~sr aircraft hare again •wd^d tUhaut. m New Britain, northeast of New Guinea. Enemy re••niUKxanoe planes were over the Kismjr.i Arrhipelaf*. I.A.A.F. planes attacked military objrrti\rs m the Japanese-occupied <ar< lire I. land* but night. One \uMr.ihan pUttr failed to retarn. ReuterReuter - 47 words
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Article32 1942-01-17 1 Washington, Jan. 16. The Tnitrd States Nary Depart"irnt announced that nnits of the nitfd states Asiatic Fleet has *nnk >^rr« rnfßiy transports and two la>>anrsr rar^o vrssels m the Fir Is? ReuterReuter - 32 words
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Article93 1942-01-17 1 Chungking. Jan IS. ther« is no official confirmsn here of reports that the British Ambassador to China, Sir Archibald l*rk Kerr. is beinc transferred to cow rumours have been current for >ome time that the transfer m*tf as Sir Archibald has been UoaM m China for over four years. *'lReuter - 93 words
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Article54 1942-01-17 1 Situation In Hand Curtin jyjß. John Curtin, Australian Prime Minister, announcing m Canberra yesterday that the •Australians have been m action m Malaya, said the latest reports indicate that the .Australian Imperial Force is fighting magnificently and has the situate m hand, but it remains difficult owinff to the lackReuter - 54 words
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26 1942-01-17 1 Melourne. l.in. IK. jV/lEXfiOJfrNE radio to day stat--1T ed emphatically that, Tokio's cbim to have bombvri Canbcira v.is falsi United PressUnited Press - 26 words
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Article133 1942-01-17 1 Jap Bid To Smash P.I. Front Line Washington. Jan. 16. TO-DAY'S War Department communique issu d here reports that the Japanese troops are trying to smash through Gen. Mac Arthur's front line, says Reuter. Japanese bombers to-day raided Medan. military and air base m Sumatra, and again bombed the AmbonReuter & United Press - 133 words
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Article109 1942-01-17 1 Cairo. Jan. 16. JO-DAY'S British GHQ Middle East communique states: "Little change was reported yesterday iroir the AgheiU area. Our mobile columns near the coast are* already slowly moving forward against still opposition over country which has been heavily mined. "The enemy again developed considerable airReuter - 109 words
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Article59 1942-01-17 1 HAMBURG EMDEN AGAIN PLASTERED London, Jan. lti. lIAMBURG and Emden were again attacked by strong forces of aircraft of the Bomber Command on Thursday night, states an Air Ministry communique Lar^e fires were left burning m both ports. Other objectives m north-west Germany r.nd enemy aerodrome^ m the Lo— CountrieReuter - 59 words
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Article40 1942-01-17 1 Chanckiuc, Jan. l*i. INFORMATION received here from Chekiang province states that a party of Britons and Americans, escaping from Bhanghal, has alreuuy reached Kinhwa and is at present on route to Chungking. ReuterReuter - 40 words
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Article33 1942-01-17 1 Genera. Ja«. 16. PROFESSOR SIE SHOU KAN, ncwlj appointed Charge d' Affaires at the Chinese Legation m Berne, Switzerland, ha-s arrived at Geneva from Vichy and assumes hi? new post to-day. United PressUnited Press - 33 words
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Article46 1942-01-17 1 Ottawa. J*n. 16. IT 13 announced that the personnel of the Canadian Navy now totals 28.000 and another 12.000 are scheduled to Join by March. 1943. The Navy possess between 300 and 400 vessels of all types operating tttt the Atlantic and Pacific coasts United PressUnited Press - 46 words
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Article46 1942-01-17 1 Washington. Ju. If. fITHE Navy Department has an--1 nounced that seven officers and 32 men were rescued from the Pan-Ame-rican tanker which was torpedoed and sunk yesterday south-east of Long Island The Navy Department has warned of the U-boat menace along the f»ast coast United PressUnited Press - 46 words
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Article51 1942-01-17 1 Washington. Jan. If. WAR Secretary. Mr. Henry Stlmson, announced that President Roosevelt has authorized an increase m V.:t> army strength to 3,600.000 men this year. The iierea.^ will Involve armoured uuits. air combat unite and the add- of new trlanjrul^r divisions of *»teh a large proportion will be motorised UnitedUnited Press - 51 words
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Article50 1942-01-17 1 Madrid, Jan. 16AN order was published yesterday mobilizing the 1923, 1924 and 1925 Army classes and any members of the earlier groups still serving. They will pass to the reserve. The announcement, despitr its obvious interest, was inconspicuously tucked away m last night's newspapers. ReuterReuter - 50 words
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Article49 1942-01-17 1 Canberra, Jan. If. nnliE Australian Prime Minister, Mr. I John Curtin. announcing that the Australians were m action In the Malayan western sector, revealed that MaJor-Oen. Gordon Bennett had cabled: "The troops are eager for a light. I trust the enemy will soon realize that I am alive.' ReuterReuter - 49 words
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Article64 1942-01-17 1 London. lan. It. AN Air MinLsiry communique states: "One enemy bomber was destroyed m a small enemy raid on the northeast coast of England yesterday evening. It is now known that the damage done In this raid was not extensive. No one was killed and the number of people injuredReuter - 64 words
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Article76 1942-01-17 1 Chungking. Jan. If, rrniK Chinese Ministry of Finance "has prwnoSntled regulations concern- Ing the conversion of Hong Kong currency, whose holders must convert same Into Chinese currency at designated Chinese banks before Jan. 31 at the official rate of $4.65. Each holder may not convert more than HK$5OO. The holderReuter - 76 words
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Article84 1942-01-17 1 Chungking. Jan. Iff. r[E Chinese newspapers this morning gave prominence to congratulatory cables received by Oen. Chiang •Kal-&hek from Gen. Sir Archibald Wavell as well as from Oen George Marshall. Chief of Staff of the United States Army, paying tributes to the Generalissimo and the Chinese army for the ChineseReuter - 84 words
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Article90 1942-01-17 1 Washington. Jan. 18. rS SULe Department has announced that, according to reports from Vichy, American Consul Edmund Clubb. has been transferred by the Japanese from Hanoi to Haiphong Consul Sydney H. Browne, and viceconsul Klngsley W. Hamilton, are confined to the residence of the British Con Mil-General at Saigon MinisterUnited Press - 90 words
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1213 1942-01-17 1 Hell Let Loose When Enemy Moved Into Trap (From Our War Correspondent) Somewhere m Malaya, Jan. 16. J"HE Australians gave the Japanese hell when they ambushed a Japanese column up north late on Wednesday afternoon. The commanding officer, Major-Gen Gordon Bennett, was to-day1,213 words
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Article184 1942-01-17 1 Duke Of Connaught Dies At 91 I.ond .11. Jan. 16. rHE Duh.e of Connajglit, ci*ecit uncle i*l the King, died to-day. The fou-jwing official statement nv&s iss'ica to-day fro:n Bagshot lark, Surrey: Field-Mir^ri. Wii V( yal rfiglmess, the Dak; if Connaught. passed aft/ very peacefully this mornin° at *totshtt Pa»«c.Reuter - 184 words
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252 1942-01-17 1 IyOftdwH. Jail. 16. THE Russian nattering ram is hammering ih 1 Germans at four different cities Mojaisk, Kharkov. Taganrog and Simferopol, according to Stockholm reports. While the frontal attack at Mojai.sk is progressing. the northern arm of the pincer has sunjt deeper with theUnited Press; Reuter - 252 words
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Advertisement13 1942-01-17 1 RAFFLES HOTEL TO-NIGHT DINNER D A ISf: C E 8 P.M. TO MIDNIGHT13 words
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Advertisement76 1942-01-17 1 sea View HOTEL SUNDAY MORNING 11 A.M.-1 r.M. POPULAR COKCIRI n KELLER'S BAND 1) Overture THE BEAUTIFUL HELENA Offenbacb 2) WalU WINS. WOMEN SCNGS Btrausc 3> Fantazi* FAUST Oounod. 4) Selection SHOW BOAT Kern 5) Rhapsody SLAVONIC RHAPSODY Friedman 6) Selection NO. NO. NANETTE Youman. 7) Medley SOMERS SCOTISH KEDLEY76 words
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Advertisement599 1942-01-17 2 P. 0. BRITISH INDIA APCAR LIRE incarparatea to Sofiaixi) rCNINSULA* isd ORIENTAL H. CO. MAH PASSENGER 4ND CAJIGO Sfcß\ ICi: <5 8il i? o—bl "Tfloea arc ocloe matatalncMi wy the i /I. Ca, fram fee Straits t« thHi uoai oartt of eal) n China, fndta Ceylon wad the United Kingdom.599 words
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Advertisement1018 1942-01-17 2 j CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS PUBLIC NOTICES. CONSOLIDATED TIN SMELTERS LIMITED. Incorporated m England) Due to enemy occupation of the Island of Penan* where the Works of our subsidiary company, Eastern Smelting Co. Ltd. are situaUxl the inttrim dividend on the Seven per cent. Non -Cumulative Preference Shares will not be paid1,018 words
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Advertisement470 1942-01-17 2 PUBLIC NOTICES. LEARNBB DRIVERS WANTKD. Ttw H.A.S.C. is enlisting Icunier drivers for iui Indian unit. Recruits will bo taught to drive all types of Vehicle. Pay $25 a 1 month, with fret food, accommodation, clothinpr and medical attention. Apply to Army F^cruiting Offlcp, 55 CuppaßC Koad, off Orchard Road, Singapore.470 words
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Advertisement434 1942-01-17 2 M^W 111 WL mm I M mm J <^\ Y 1 I I ivl nil y j//sr/ifP WHITE WINES U Yalumbu Chabli3 Vnlumba Snuicrn f L Yalumba Graves Yalumba Hocks CALDBECKsfc i PUBLIC NOTH KS [WILLIAM JACKS ft 00 (MALAYA) LTD. Alteration In IkrebieM Hours. IWlBinfSi hours will b" fro:.i434 words
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608 1942-01-17 3 The Singapore Free Press SATURDAY, JANUARY 17, 1942. Prepared For War v [n w Japanese military lakes it more clear that ramme or "pcacoful which Japan has ri£ out m the southed uring the last two decades was designed epare the way for armed Tho evidence for >-C!iina and Thaitco608 words
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248 1942-01-17 3 settled down to th« whieu o^ 110 5 '"ettaS toft w'U tmK that Gen Wavcll Without under-ratinc the struggle *vi take on a rath -t or artillery fire He bt hvrtv k ronfror.tcd with a deteSw* o^ J?t^ ir formidable tl^n ne hasReuter - 248 words
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Article56 1942-01-17 3 Ottawa. Jon. If JLfR \nrus Macttonald. the Canada Navy Minister, announced to-day that the personnel of the Royal Canadian Navy would be increased by 12,000 men by March next yrs.r. This would bring the total strength nf the Canadian Navy to 40 000 men. Canadian production o/ rorvett^nReuter - 56 words
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Article350 1942-01-17 3 London. Jan. 16. DEVLBWING tbe woiV: of the Air Force In the Middle East during 1941. a senior air staff officer recently returned from the Middlr Ea.«=t said: "If the campaign's age Is taken m its chronological order wo find that at the beelnnlng of350 words
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Article36 1942-01-17 3 4»l<oiiA, Jan. IS. TIE < e-runent of Madras bas sent to R&s«rooii a medical relief party consLsthx; of 47 members uiidrr the Icadrrnhlp of an American, Dr. Scudder. to rrndcr voluntary assistance to ait raid v*rtinw ReuterReuter - 36 words
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114 1942-01-17 3 T HE examination of the Russian popuSn' fnVcup.^ by GenS.irt^n Or B- C^ d m a SpCclal order i&SUC(i )n October man R chenau Commander of the Sixth Geriound^ showed that Hitler approved of the order? tn firJ!**?**** 1 1 1 inter alia: <<TheReuter - 114 words
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Article123 1942-01-17 3 JftUU, Jan. IS. JpE. I 16 is the anniversary of the iAiftwaffe's first appearance over Malta. Then Stukas dive-bombed Malta harbour and Malta dockyard where the aircraft-carriers Illustrious was undergoing repairs, but generally speaking, the first parr of !a.t year was quiet for Malta. Already123 words
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Article73 1942-01-17 3 Lumlon, Jan. 2C. WER StuiTord Cripps. who Is returning from VT >»■, is expected to All an important poatUssi which his brilliant ambassadoriit.l «rhie\er,ient m Moscow Dirrits. It Ls prt»bable that Sir Stafford will be Included In the War Cabinet or m the Opposition73 words
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Article126 1942-01-17 3 London, Jan 16 CKTUIES for the substitute Classic Tiers of 1942 reveal that the Kins Is represented m all the five races. His Sun Chariot, an unbeaten Ally, is entered for the St. Leger. the Thousand Oulneac. the Oalu and the Derby, and the unbeaten colt. Big Oaroe.Reuter - 126 words
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Article1509 1942-01-17 3 Mary Heathcott - Mary Heathcott l«. SOMEONE said very truly sometime that war consisted of periods of Intense boredom punctuated by moments ol intense rear. He also ought to have mentioned the intervaLs o! in-t*-ixse ur-ravation. Of -/.lrw, if you are a Rupcrefflcieri: yoa can keep pace1,509 words
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Article442 1942-01-17 3 Axis Troops Hold Strong Position London, Jan. 10. DKOrECTED on the But and 'West by broad tnaishes through which on y one road penetrates, and on the North by the sea, German und Italian troops at El Agheila, 30 miles West of Agedabla, now hold one of their strongest positionsReuter - 442 words
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Article330 1942-01-17 3 Cairo, Jan. IC. THE announcement of the extension of CJen. Sir Claude Auchinlecks command to Include Iraq has caused eyes here to turn to-<iay towards the Northern and Eastern sectors of the grrat Middle East front, where with the eomin* of Spring some anticipateReuter - 330 words
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Article39 1942-01-17 3 Till: Governor, Sir Shcnton 1 Thomas, and Lady 1 homas yesterday visited Tan Tock Sena's hospital, where they talked to air raid victims as uell as to some wounded Indian soldiers from the front.39 words
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Article312 1942-01-17 3 London, Jan. iv. A LARGE question mark v building up for presentation to the Government when Parliament reassembles, writes neuter's Parliamentary Correspondent In wartime. Parliamentary recesses are never holidays for trie Members. They use the time to mnke up arrears of work m their constituencies orReuter - 312 words
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Article403 1942-01-17 3 We s tern Hemisphere Solidarity Rio do Janeno Jan 13. IN a speech officially openixv? the conference of foreigi. ministers of the American nations, which opened here *^-day Scnor Aranha. Foreign Mini.ste of Brazil, who was unanimously elected president of the conference, reaffirmed his country* wholehearted support for Hemisphere solidarity.Reuter - 403 words
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Advertisement31 1942-01-17 3 Now Available "KIWI" Navy Blue Kid Polish As stock is limited, it is advisable to buy early to avoid distt ppointment YOONG CHEONG Shoe Co., 354 356 North Bridfe Road SINGAPORE31 words
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Advertisement125 1942-01-17 3 TO-DAY 11 A.M. ONLY ALHAMBRA MICKEY ROONEY m M.CM.'s ANDY HARDY'S PRIVATE SECRETARY 2. 4,5 6.30 ALHAMBRA y^TEiyPIDCEON u NICK .CARTER ■^^^""■"i— i^— i»»*iiimiiiHiiiauuiaia ■< N Si IV*. 7 0.r...,. 14..,, Tom VJP V->/ MEEM VERNE ASHLEY CO MPT ON CONWAY Jr to-morrow 1 1 am hi k Ainnn 2125 words
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Article360 1942-01-17 4 JAPS APPOINT TUNGKU <From Our War Correspondent) IHIS week I met retired Commissioner of Police from Kelantan. vvho was at Kota Bahru when the Japanese launched their attack against this country on the morning of Dec. 8. He -was Capt. Anderson who has been more than360 words
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Article131 1942-01-17 4 "THERE was only a very small number of casualties m Thursday mornInf'l air raid on Singapore, though the enemy planes, In the words of the i Tirial communique. 'dropped bombs OVW a wide area" pity of it is that these hrn ca.sralltal. occurring m an131 words
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Article258 1942-01-17 4 SINGAPORE'S DEBT TO HOME GUARD "We Shall Not Flinch In Far East," Says War Office Spokesman CINGAPORE'S debt to the Home Guard was stressed by Lord Croft, joint Parliamentary Secretary to the War Office, m a speech m London surveying the British position at the New Year. "We could notBritish Wireless - 258 words
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Article366 1942-01-17 4 "Even Worst Pessimists Refuse To Believe" NOWADAYS, few people have difficulty m detecting unmistakable evidence of the Fifth Columnist at work. There are many rumours which originate m gullibility or Ignorance or the urge to invent news when there isn't any, but there is also a definite366 words
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Article87 1942-01-17 4 A Chinese stall holder m Orcliard Hoad n t-rket smiled and made noises of apptoval as he read hla Chinese newspaper. He shouted to his j compatriots. They joined him and ?miltd r.nd laughed. Thy bewail talking. A pottceenati joined In th« anil' argume.it. European87 words
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Article278 1942-01-17 4 T i;i; I oc General t Civil Def«ac», Brimmer I. Sun.x.»m. m a ctn ular to all large WH||l»jen In Su.ja;»re. explains how an enocnom MM u:it of man-hours on urgent >rk may be by observing "alarm" and "alert" periods m oil; vr uorkshops and278 words
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Article206 1942-01-17 4 GUERILLA TRAINING STARTS NEXT WEEK CJINGAPOBE Chinese hope soon to bo •3 given a chance to take an active part In actual llchting against the Japanese m MaUya. So far, more than 1.000 of them, mostly labourers between the ages of 20 and 30. have206 words
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Article248 1942-01-17 4 To Be Discussed In Parliament London. Jan. 1«. AMONG the questions to be diseased when Parliament reassembles are j the following: What step* have been I taken to recruit Chinese, Indian and j Malay civilians for military duties I other than civil defence? Why did theCentral News - 248 words
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Article131 1942-01-17 4 A TALK m the Malay language enI% titled "Japan and the Malays" will be thin afternoon from Singapore station during the course of the Malay programme at 5.45 p. in by Dr. Unehan. Director of Education This broadcast will be repeated on Sunday next from 10.05 to131 words
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94 1942-01-17 4 London. Jan. IS Malayan situation ia serious, but reports of air reinforcements are encouraging. Chinese pressure on the Japs Is important to the Allies says a special correspondent The Japanese offensive is now m its third phase but the resistance of Netherlands Indies forces will94 words
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Article185 1942-01-17 4 Historic circular has been sent by Sir Sheuton Thomas to all Government departments m Singapore. It is as follows: "The day of minute paper* has gone. There must be no more passing of files from one department to another, and from one officer m185 words
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284 1942-01-17 4 "11/E have cone to every factory. every street and every village to mobilize all the youth to helo the British Government to fight to the bitter end." runs a declaration by the Singapore Chinese Youth Anti-Japs and Anti-Fascists League, contained m a reply284 words
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Article137 1942-01-17 4 JAP POLICE ROB ASIATIC S T HE Ja^ ciaun th the Asiatics m i orinitiivg thun -a new order ol coplocal population -j Malaya know what U means. As soon a.s Jtpt ,di- rs p^. through, gmdtdnen* bnn edlately foltow them. Thesp mlm all th« avJlable food rice, chickens vp*puMm137 words
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44 1942-01-17 4 'P'HE folio ning dona':- \RP Mobil* 1 Caut.^n I the Singapore Rotarj C nowlMred Mr. A D Tyia j. c... $50<» »nd one ra< b to Mr A. Penh as. DoJMil n Mr. A.V. OeodeJ P'Mn i Road. Blogap44 words
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70 1942-01-17 4 WHILE ;here are no restriction^ to Chines*- wom^n and children evacuating Malaya to Australia and India, women *olng to Australia must not be within the age liable to nuhtarv service, and those evacuating to India miist be In ponse&sion of £300 each and those under 1*70 words
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Article55 1942-01-17 4 < hunrkin*. Jan. IS. GKNI^RAL Waiell. AUkd C -in-C South-west Facinc. cabled to GneralLviimo Chiang Kai-siiek congratulating him on thp Changsha Heto^- and exprcAsini? confidence m final Allied victory over Japan. In reply, the Generalissimo said that thr Changsha victor)- wa.s but a prelude to55 words
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Article28 1942-01-17 4 On Jan. 14. the Hongkong Bank rreccivcd $131 for the Malaya War Distress Pund. which is to be acknowledged as "per Knitting Group. Air Ministry Directorate of Works."28 words
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427 1942-01-17 4 Australian Cabled News Canberra. Jan. 15 TillE Federal Government Is in- vestißatinß t/ie report that British and Indian troops are beins used by the Japanese for manual labour m Malaya. Government spokesman said today that the Australian Government would strictly abide by the427 words
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409 1942-01-17 4 SAVINGS BANK PROVES ITS valuARRANGEMENTS have been complet shadow post office to take the piac Post Office m Singapore m case through enemy action. An official »f t!.. p Ost d Telegraphs Department, giving this informatk m an interview with a Free Press409 words
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Advertisement82 1942-01-17 4 lAiR RAIDS TWO POINTS FOR THE PUBLIC You MUST WOT crowd to the place where I a bomb has dropped. The enemy may come back and machine-gun you. Moreover, crowds gravely interfere with the Passive Defence Cervices. 2. In air-raids people are sometimes suffocated by dust and plaster. You can82 words
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