The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 22 January 1942
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Title Section17 1942-01-22 1 The Singapore Free Press AND DAILY NEWS NO. 16.521 ESTD. 1835. THURSDAY, JANUARY 22, 1942 5 CENTS17 words
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676 1942-01-22 1 Ac-Ac Gunners' Great Feat In Bringing Down 9 Planes R.A.F. WREAK HAVOC AT K.L., KUANTAN 'DROMES QOO1) shooting by Singapore's anti-aircraft defence units was responsible for bringing down no fewer than nine enemy machines m yesterday's raids over the town. Our fighter aircraft676 words
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132 1942-01-22 1 C on side rable Strength en ing Of R.A.F. In Singapore C°E2!7!Kr Pa<if c an <~ a.ior.a to-day^ says: It is evident that a pitched batik must soon be fou B ht be.oie the territory held uv C.en H MJO.I Malaya), m front of Singapore bJPuch iier contracted. X uuReuter - 132 words
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473 1942-01-22 1 London, Jan. 21. CXPERTS here express the opinion that the (lermun line has snapped back to a straight lino between Rzhev. Vyzania and ttriansk, following Russian recapture of Mojaisk, climaxing me of the bloodiest battles m history, says United Press. hey sense the473 words
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66 1942-01-22 1 R.A.A.F. Crews In U.K. May Be Recalled Melbourne, Jan. 21. nrKE Melbourne Herald reports that the recall of outstanding R.A.A.F. crews from Britain is likely after the discussions of the War Cabinet next week. The plan has been under consideration for some time now and is likely to be hastened66 words
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Article119 1942-01-22 1 Rio De Janeiro. Jan. 21. rIK Fan -American conference gossip is of the feeling that further time should not be wasted while Chile and the Argentine make up their minds as to their attitude, and It la rumoured that unless they soon manifest solidarity, some Pan-Ame-rican state may go toReuter - 119 words
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Article57 1942-01-22 1 |llr military authorities m Singapore deny the Japanese claim (quoted by Keuter and published yesterday) to have made a landing at Pnntian Besar, m south -west Johore. The Japanese are not reported nearer to Singapore than Katu Pahat, on the west roast of Malaya,57 words
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Article25 1942-01-22 1 Vichy. Jan. 21. ADM. DARLAN, Vichy vice Premier, has arrived m Toulon from Vlrhy. it was announced here early to day ReuterReuter - 25 words
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Article37 1942-01-22 1 Chungking:, Jan. 21. WELL INFORMED quarters said a Chinese military mission, consisting of seven members. Is leaving shortly for Washington to participate m the Inter Alllied war conferences. United PressUnited Press - 37 words
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Article46 1942-01-22 1 Washington, Jan. 21. THE Director of the Materials LMvision of the Office of Production Management. Mr. William Hat, has been suggested as Chief of the New Supreme Allied Supply creatlcn. He will act as liaison between the American Production Chief. Mr. Nelson, and Lord Beavtrbrook. ReuterReuter - 46 words
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Article60 1942-01-22 1 Washington, Jan. 31. THE Polish Prime Minister, Oen. Sikorski. has agreed to the withdrawal of 25.00f Polish troops from the Russian front tb the Middle East. This is ct>ntirm°d by high official quarters m Washington. The Russian. British and American Governments are co operating m th 6 arming of theUnited Press - 60 words
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Article64 1942-01-22 1 Rio IV Janeiro. Jan. 21. BRAZII lAN troop* have boarded the Italian liner Conte Grand? at San toe. as a precaution against possible acts of sabotage. The ConU? Grande is the only Italian ship m Brazilian port which has not been purchased by Brazil. The action follows the arrest ofReuter - 64 words
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Article68 1942-01-22 1 Washington, Jan. 31. DETAILS of the sinking of the 6.600--ton tanker Allan Jackson on Sunday morning were revealed to-day. The tanker was sunk 80 mJks off the coast of north Carolina. She was the third ship torpedoed by submarine m Atlantic coastal waters within live days. Thirteen survivors, including; theUnited Press - 68 words
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Article61 1942-01-22 1 Chungking. Jan. 21. FOLLOWING a string of American oluutc*-. Group victories. Gen. Claire (hennault at Kunming told rnit-il Pi ess that, "with full support from the I'nited States, the Chinese air force ould destroy the present erTrvtitenejs of the Japanese air force." <<en. henna u lt madV this statement immediatelyUnited Press - 61 words
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Article79 1942-01-22 1 Ix>ndon, Jan. 21. IN the Northern Ireland House of Commons last night the Prime Minister. Mr. J. M. Andrews, rejected an Opposition motion calling for the reconstruction of the Cabinet to further the war effort. After reference to Ulster's war contribution m men and money, Mr. Andrews said that theReuter - 79 words
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Article84 1942-01-22 1 < hungking, Jan. 21. /^HINESK reports from Hong Kong stair that Lieut. Oen. Reivnu-'uke Isopai is acting as military governor of Hong Kong. The moKt significant development m Hong Kong, reported from Shanghai, is the policy of "appeasement" toward the Chinese adopted by the Japanese rulers. This policy is accompaniedUnited Press - 84 words
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444 1942-01-22 1 MacArthur Drives Back Japs With Big Losses In P.I. Washington, Jan. 21. AMERICAN and Filipino troops under Gen. Mac Arthur, m the course of savage fighting m the Bataan Peninsula, m the Philippines, have driven back the Japanese with heavy losses, states a communique issued by the War Department hereReuter - 444 words
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Article169 1942-01-22 1 Enemy Pus h In Burma Held THE Thai-Japanese thrust to Moulmein has been held north of Myawaddi. Reuter reports from Rangoon. It was earlier i reported that enemy troops had crossed the frontier east of Myawaddi and that fighting was taking place north of the town. Recent communiques issued 'n169 words
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Article197 1942-01-22 1 London, Jan. 21. "yUE Archbishop of Canterbury has announced that he Is resigning en Mar 31 to "make way for a mnger man." He made the announcement at a joint session of both houses of the Convocation at Canterbury"lt Is my duty to hand over my charge toReuter - 197 words
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Article32 1942-01-22 1 London, Jan. 21. r' IS learned authoritatively that Mr. Churchill is not to proceed with his motion for an electrical recording of his next war review m the House of Commons. ReuterReuter - 32 words
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Article368 1942-01-22 1 China Wants Action By Allies Trc<nr Chungking. Jan 21. THERE Is no foundation what--1 ever for the rumours circulating abroad regarding the possibility that China will negotiate a separate peace with Japan. Router learns from authoritative Chinese quarters here. Whatever happens. China will fi^ht aingside the Allied Powers. It isReuter - 368 words
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600 1942-01-22 1 THE Singapore, FreePress THURSDAY, JANUARY 22, 1942. Thirteen Shot Down TWELVE enemy aircraft shot down— the news spiead quickly through bingapoic yesterday after a senea oi morning air raids. And the evening communique announced, that the figure la now 13. This is the best news wi have heard for a600 words
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Advertisement10 1942-01-22 1 RAFFLES HOTEL TO-NIGHT DINNER DANCE I 8 P.M. TO MIDNIGHT10 words
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Advertisement36 1942-01-22 1 ADELPHI iilpl HOTEL GRILL. ROOM TABLE OHOTE LUNCH SI. JS OINNER SI. IS ORCHESTRAL SELECTIONS BY THE RELLER BAND P HOTEL E OHOTE LUNCH 51. 75 OINNER SI. »3 LAR CONCERT RELLER S BAND CURRY TIFFIN36 words
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Advertisement678 1942-01-22 2 P. S 0. BRITISH INDIA APCAR LINE Incorporated m I'LMNSrMi \SI) ORIENTAL S. CO. MAIL PASSENGIiX AND CARGO SEHVICE rhc Mat poasrt.lt aerTioea are Mine m&tntatned m <!>• X A o. 8. N Co. Cram Che Stralte to fheii usual o«rto of eaU la China. India Oykr and the United678 words
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Advertisement1082 1942-01-22 2 BRmsji mW'^xi Am Additional Protection S<%tr.il BUSINESS MXM have already rr.cvfd part of thetr Offices to private houses or arc taking valuable records surh a^ stock -books, dcbtort-lctlg'T-.. contrart". He after office !iour> aloni! U. th< ir NMOCBCCI Wr axe [ortwnttMf vi a i"..ii;a tOI BE* ADDITIONAL PROTECTION a£ we1,082 words
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Advertisement191 1942-01-22 2 CALDBECKSi sherries! Bj^V A^B^B^B^B^' Specially mrt<- h, Jr^\*vi and bleficic. (J r Ai ■41 ift OLD AND 'j»f fflj rff* i*ffl S PLE N D I D //^■QuIhUSP CREDIT ACCOUNTS 1 he circumstances under which w< ')>er.itiny y compel revision of the re able to ftrant to our account c191 words
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Article222 1942-01-22 3 London, Jan. Si. Churchill told the Commons yesterday that would be asked to approve kg ol his next Commons war broadcasting later. The [lately showed a sharp ion on the advisability mister intimated that if v '•■<< i. he would not press kh would be settled222 words
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Article70 1942-01-22 3 Istanbul. Jan. 21. .1 steamer Kurtuluch, Lad been specially earn relief '<> >d supfamished population run ashore m a thi--k U rday morning OASi of the island ida, m the Bed of The Turkish maritime have Mnt two tags to nee. n to her rruinReuter - 70 words
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314 1942-01-22 3 Last German Threat To Moscow Removed ENEMY DRIVEN FROM MANY LOCALITIES A STROVE London, Jan. 21. ;2t r T, T a PP«*«*«» to Moscow the Soviet fM.i° St the L Gemans was w by mornhiT r/T ni S h .t and occupied m the ™S J-L M arge city whichReuter - 314 words
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Article247 1942-01-22 3 Ottawa, Jan. ZL that the Canadian Government may resort to a relonndum to ascertain the will of the people on the question ol unlimited oompnisory service were seen by Ottawa observers to-day. There are even indications that the Government is not overlookin;: the possibility of a generalReuter - 247 words
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Article120 1942-01-22 3 Deadlock At PanAmerican Talks Kio d« Janeiro, Jan. 21. gub-eonmlttM of the PanAmerican conference spent the afternoon struggling with economic resolution, while speculation Ln conference circles continued with r^Kard to the attitudes of Argentine and Chile towards Jie demand for a total break with the Axis powers. It Ls appreciatedReuter - 120 words
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Article58 1942-01-22 3 Georgetown, Jan. 21. Gordon Latham, Governor of British Guiana, announced m tho Legislature that he was awaiting the adrice of the Secretary of Stite for the introduction of Infill ltion giving the Government power to conscript labour and to ban strikes and lockouts, with aReuter - 58 words
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Article33 1942-01-22 3 lidfc HI nr, .Tan. 21. THE Au.t:alif.n War Cabinet to-day, decided to plan Khead to 1943 for the production ox kuixk and equipment to meet the needs of Australia and Allied neighbours. ReuterReuter - 33 words
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Article81 1942-01-22 3 Washington, Jan. 11. THE production of passenger 1 tars and liglii trucks, whether for civilian use, military use or for export purchases purposes is being stopped on Feb. by the chairman of the Production Board, Mr. Donald Nelson. Mr. Nelson's order, issued shortly after theReuter - 81 words
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Article76 1942-01-22 3 Melbourne, Jan. 11. IV.IR. I iS Drake-lord, Minister m iov Air and Civil Aviation, baa announced that 100 Japanese 11' ingboa^, which were aircraftcarrier Dome but are now shorebased, bombed Rabaul yesterday. The wharves were damaged and there was a little other damage to civil defenceReuter - 76 words
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Article167 1942-01-22 3 T Mexico < ity. Jan. '!0. wo Japanese disguised n.^ Chinese have tried to cut the pipelines and wreck a pumping station at the Huanteca oilfields In Tampieo. Two United States Congressional Committee members are now there Investigating fifth column activities, says a special cable.Reuter - 167 words
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Article98 1942-01-22 3 JAPANESE FEAR FIRE RAIDS .^uo t New York Jan 21 fTiih Japanese tried to seize Uia 1 Pacific bases early because they fear fire raids on their cities, writes Joseuh Newman former New York Herald Tribune correspondent In Toklo. Jap militarists know bombing raids would destroy all Japanese wood and98 words
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Article55 1942-01-22 3 wvr Rangoon, Jan 21. |N the Cabinet of the new c.iovernment. Sir Paw Tun becomes Premier without Portfolio, while the Revenue, Apruulture and Forest- portfolios are divided amm^ the lifaictan Sir Paw Tun was Minister of Revenue under U Baw and formerly Home Minister He has a EuropeanReuter; United Press - 55 words
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Article62 1942-01-22 3 Baltimore. Jan- 21. fTHL' Japanese thrust m South Burma is a sign of uneasiness m Japans race Bgalmt time. British and Chinese troops movinp up have worried Tokio. Japan has scattered her striking force and, m five weeks of war, has not scored a single 'knock-out." and she62 words
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374 1942-01-22 3 London. Jan. 21. COMMITTING on the forthcoming three-day war debate m the House of Commons, when the discussion is expected to rangr ov«-r some of the most momentoas developments of the wa- the Daily Mail, m a leader to-day, states: "It will rank with the374 words
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Article, Illustration27 1942-01-22 3 A i i.ol tin statue of *r«s marks this "Piccadilly" m the Wesk-ru Desert. British soldiers on their way to the forward area stop t > admire it.27 words
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687 1942-01-22 3 Chungking, Jan. 21. "THERE genera] anxiety over the military development m Malaya. The strategic importance of Singapore and the Netherlands Indies is generally recognized and no effort will be spared by the Allies to hold thorn," said Mr. I\ C. Fu at a Press conference.Central News - 687 words
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Article230 1942-01-22 3 Feeling Of Uneasiness In London London, Jan. 21. WHILE respecting the wishes of Mr. Churchill, Prime Minister, to postpone making hi^ war review, there is a distinct feeling of persistent disquiet ant anxiety among Parliamentary mcmbeio, particularly m view of the enemy outflanking movement having increased the danger to Singapore,Central News - 230 words
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Article80 1942-01-22 3 AMERICAN LA BOUR PROBLEMS Washington. Jan. 21. JjU JOHN LEWIS. Presde.nt of th United Mine Workers on Saturday •sent letters to Mr William Green of thr Amernan Federation of labour and Mr Jolm Murray of the Cong-r-s cl Industrial Organization, urjrinK th« resumption of p°ace negotiations o' the United SpatesUnited Press - 80 words
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54 1942-01-22 3 Johannesburg Jan 21 AHOUT 300 policemen have Wr d-tained followin- surprise round-up on Tuesday In Johannesbur and the "Reef area, of policemen ami detectives suspocted of subversive a. tiv-itl'-s. It Is stressed that the nxn ftlTected form only a very .«mall per. outage c: aReuter - 54 words
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Advertisement56 1942-01-22 3 CATHAY 'PHONE 3100 4 P M C P-M. ■HnCr^^, It was o man's world IPS^K^ '"-v^r^ took over the town I BhSKKmRP w2HI mos.cmolcolm.ghtymo. I »OYO .ion pictures brings yOU o A UNIVERSAL PICTURE pidUfO >ou will never forget* 1 4.i5 6.30 p m ALHAmBRA THE FIRST DRAMA OF UNC2.E56 words
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Miscellaneous553 1942-01-22 3 To-day's Broadcasting ZHI IND /.'IIM Arany: 12 .0 NtWl la Cantonese; 1 0<) News; r.os Masftc: 640 i p.m. Singapore Calling: Projaahirnc >•• -c Calling; Music*: j Summar> j 03 Con~ert+; 1.20 An"4o Morning Medley t: I nounotettents; 1.30 Nt«j; 1.45 cinema 4 listening Part*; B.4JiOrgan 2.00 Interval. ertt; y.45553 words
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Article221 1942-01-22 4 Direct Hit By Ac-Ac Gun fUOUCHED m a slit trench s omewhere m Singapore area yesterday morning, a party of Pressmen and officers of the Royal Artillery saw a Japanese bomber burst into flames after receiving a direct hit fixii an anti-aircraft battery. Seconds later,221 words
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168 1942-01-22 4 Stallholder Saves Customers— -O wn House On Fire A Chinese stallholder m a *A Singapore market. Bee Ong. "lowed groat presence of mind during a recent air raid. When the sirens sounder! and i nvbers''* were heard overhead, he found stools for ha customer to kneel on a^ the market168 words
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57 1942-01-22 4 u.iuvm. Jin. 11. 'piiE rubber Industry n the Net her lands In lies will increase production to me i. British and American demands Supplies will be regularly Shipped. To achieve there aims. sh"l let! have been built on plantations for all employees and everything57 words
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575 1942-01-22 4 <By A Free Press Reporter > 'some casualties, practically all lAPANESE bombers yesterday civilian. •J paid rather more attention to The civilian defence orsanizaone particular area of Singa- tion sprang into action immepore than they ha\e done .so diately after the first bombs wore575 words
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Article296 1942-01-22 4 31,500-Mile Trip THE *>.i"inr Clipper arrived m New York unannounced on the morning cf Jan 7. after a 31.500-mile fliuht. which proved a crim game of h;ir.-s and Ivmir's with enemies. The giant four-mot< rei flyireboat crossed live sontinente a* d achieved the ireatest commercial trinsport296 words
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110 1942-01-22 4 Batavm, Jan. 21. TTHE defences of the Netherlands Indies will be raised to 1 the highest level possible In the shortest possible time. The Government has announ ed that Indies war expenditure will increase the deficit of the 1942 budget from 50 000 000110 words
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214 1942-01-22 4 "Horrible Conditions" In Jap-Occu pied Penang MEWS of conditions m Penang under Japanese occupation has beor brought to Singapore by a Penan,ir Chinese car driver who, while working for the Japanese m Peran, escaped to Singapore "People m occupied Ptnan? :>rc now faring starvation," he says. "All their property and214 words
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Article75 1942-01-22 4 'yllE Malayan CommunLst Party is holding mass moeLlngs to rally the ett-KIM of Siiigapore to the defence of the Fortress. The meetings will be held to morrow at 15 dUT^rent p!acc* viz: Altx-rt Street. Neil R(n.d. Tlotig Bhani. Joo Chiat Rond. Paya IK-l>ar. Paslr Panian? at 4 p.m.:75 words
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Article47 1942-01-22 4 London. Jan. 21. •MIINA. Britain and the United Stater, are now conferring on ways to increase the Burma Road's capacity to carry supplies to China. Far Eastern reports of the US Military Mission taking over the Road, refer more particularly to the pcrtion outside China.47 words
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233 1942-01-22 4 117RITING m the News ChroVT nicle yesterday. A. J. Cummings. a well-known political commentator, says: "Mr. Churchill may be expected to discuss our relations on the war b&sLs with China. The Chinese, whose armie.i are fighting skilfully and successfully m spite of the233 words
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355 1942-01-22 4 I^IFTY odd members of the Malay Training Wing of the Royal Artillery were Riven a reminder of the great reputation the Malays have for courage, by Brigadier A. D. Curtis, commander of Singapore's fixed defences, after he took the salute at their "passing out"355 words
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Article183 1942-01-22 4 Canberra, Jan. 5«. T'HK Fre 5 states that n» ver beforr lias Australia r>«en i.i :»v,<*h a strcn? position, by aivocacy and the turn of events, ni>r has i ca^e befi so proved or M ovt»rwh« lminKly su; tx>rtecl as to Itl rieht to an183 words
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Article93 1942-01-22 4 TIIFRF. will be a presentation Of 1 Brahrrs' quintet In B minor lor Clartnet and itrlncß, Op 115. jrom SinTap«>re studio this evenmj? at 7 Ji) p.m. ThLs projrramme comes m the series "Great Compn -ers." and Ls complied ani pre-ented by E ONell Sha v. Other items93 words
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53 1942-01-22 4 "pARAUIIUTK RATTAIJON." which opened at the Alhambra yesterday. Is drama of America's nararhutlst^s. The leading role In the ftory is taken by R4>bert Preston who turns up trumps a«ain with hLs acting while Nancy Kelly. Bdmond O'Brien and Harry Carey give able support. The supporting53 words
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Article51 1942-01-22 4 J^ WILD WEST drama that combines all the excitement of the days wnen six-guns roared and romance "The lady Prom Cheyenne." which opened at the Cathay yesterday. Ls excellent entertainment. Loretta Young and Robert Preston take the leading roles, and are given ample support by a strong51 words
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Article49 1942-01-22 4 THE public Is reminded that one intv JT, I^ 11 nOt a SHfp K u r <* agatn-st typhoid, it is necessary to have a recond inoculation on the date ppeciiled at the centre at which the nm has been given. The first mi- nation is useless without the second49 words
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