The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 27 January 1942
1942-01-27
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Title Section17 1942-01-27 1 The Singapore Free Press AND DAILY NEWS NO. 1G.518. ESTD. 1835. TUESDAY, JANUARY 27, 1942 5 CENTS17 words
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401 1942-01-27 1 6 More Transports, One Destroyer Are Sunk: Cruiser Is Torpedoed naval and air forces have continued their attacks on the large Japanese convoy in the Macassar Straits, between Borneo and the Celebes, and, according to latest reports, vwth more pronounced success. The WashingtonReuter; United Press - 401 words
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493 1942-01-27 1 From Kedah To Sumatra In A Sampan A VOYAGE by sampan from north Kedah to Sumatra after •rear? trek through Ked.ik to taat -that was the dranTatic of two British officers nd a party of Indian soldiers' who. while manning isolated aw positions. discovered they had been cut off by493 words
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Article58 1942-01-27 1 W is'iin^.on Jan. '.ti. ed that the United States .iif'd aarrennenti with sfccl itin Am*'i u .illiiij? fcr n lon Of tiinffs Mid i in .1 bwi eplti r move t > •■•ir production. Onlv the Cii 1 P.ra^il nnd F' > u o <l'"» r .sii'ticl h-r Bnudi andUnited Press - 58 words
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248 1942-01-27 1 British Forces Clash With Axis Columns Cairo, Jan. zb. BRITISH lorces are in contact with Axis columns in the area of Msus. 70 miles south-east of Benghazi, to-day's British G.H.Q. communique announces The following is the communique •Fighting continued throughout yesterday between British and enemy forces over a wide areaReuter - 248 words
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Article52 1942-01-27 1 C hunskinß. Jan. 16. is »iii« uiliy announced that or H H KuniT. Minister >f Finance nrrcnMy Vice-Prc«ldent ol the utive Yuan, having fully rorovd from his recent Illness. Is already Lttendlnoi office a-s usual. Dr. Kung Bufftring trm Udaey troublo for somo months and then had an attack ofReuter - 52 words
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Article196 1942-01-27 1 London. Jan. 26. f pHE Hrtttrtl plastering of the naval L>u:-e at •Brest was resumed last night when our bombers once again jnunded this base where the German warships Seharnhor.st, Gneisonau and other ships arc sheltered. All our planes returned .safely. Reuter. Canberra, Jan.United Press - 196 words
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Article101 1942-01-27 1 New York. Jan. 2S. liME latest Press comments show the newspapers are divided between those who emphasize Australia's peril and those who argue that the Japanese lius are now dangerously over -extended and will collapse as Allied reinforcements go ii-to action. A rather more encouraging pictureReuter - 101 words
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217 1942-01-27 1 Enemy Loses 267 Planes In China Burma In 7 Weeks London, Jan. 25. OEPORTS Irom Rangoon and Chungking to date show that Allied air forces operating in China and Burmi. have destroyed 267 Japarese aircraft since the Pacific war began. Eighty -seven were destroyed in attacks on Burma and AlliedUnited Press - 217 words
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Article96 1942-01-27 1 London. Jan. 16. An V<liiiii .ill v i ommuiiiqiir |o inrlit gives news of a surceMsful atUrk by our submarines in the Mediterranean on an escorted convoy with three medium sized transports. Torpedo hits were scored on two of the vessels, one of which was sren to sink.Reuter - 96 words
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313 1942-01-27 1 \By llya Ehrcnbourg. noted Soviet author, for United Press.* With the Red Army on the Ontral Front Jan. 16. GEN. ZHUKOV, who won the Battle for Moscow, gave me an txpl&natioii of the German defeat He said: '"Here they found a realUnited Press - 313 words
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Article159 1942-01-27 1 London. Jan. 26. BOTH the Russians and the Germans report fierce lighting along the whole Eastern Front. Other reports indicate that the Russians are pushing forward about 50 miles west of Rhzev. Moscow radio to-day relayed a broadcast of an actual battle in the south-western front,Reuter - 159 words
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675 1942-01-27 1 JAP WARSHIPS TRANSPORTS ARE SEEN OFF ENDAU. AN enemy convoy, including warships and two transports, has been sighted off Endau, on the north-easi coast to Johore; Contact with the enemy has been broken in the Kluang area; After severe fighting the enemy has occupied Batu Pahat, on the west coast675 words
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Article194 1942-01-27 1 A pall of thick smoke enshrouded the road and rail junction at Labis after a heavy attack by bombers of the Royal Air Force. So successful was the raid that the squadrons concerned were congratulated by signal on the nen day by the Air Officer194 words
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Article101 1942-01-27 1 London. Jan. 23. THE British raid on Bangkok on Saturday night, which was followed by a declaration of war by Thailand on Britain and the United States, was highly destructive and a blow to Japan's war effort Wharves lining the east bank of the Menam RiverUnited Press - 101 words
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Article30 1942-01-27 1 Chungking, Jan 2G IT is officially announced that the Chinese have recaptured Tamshui. important coastal town about 13 miles east of the Canton Kowloon railway ReuterReuter - 30 words
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Article102 1942-01-27 1 New York. Jan. Sti. fllC official Kporl of the board which InVWUfftted the Peatl Harbour affair and which attributed the Japanc.e Initial sutcss partly to the failure of the Army and Navy commanders to co-operate Is resulting in revision of UCb joint commands, according to Wa.-ihin^ton dispatches Evidence of co-ordinatedUnited Press - 102 words
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696 1942-01-27 1 The Singapore Free Press TUESDAY, JANUARY 27. 1942. A Triple Threat ALTHOUGH last night's comm unique still leaves doubt as to the precise military situation In Central Jchore, the line held by the Imperial troops appears to run approximately across from Batu Pahat on the west coast to Mersing on696 words
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Advertisement10 1942-01-27 1 -TO-NIGHT-DIN N c K DANCE i 8 P.M. TO MIDNIGHT10 words
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Advertisement33 1942-01-27 1 ADELPHI &m^A HOTEL DINING-ROOM TABLE OHOTE LUNCH SI.7S ORCHESTRAL SELECTIONS BY THE RELLER BAND SEA VIEW HOTEL p TABLE D'HOTE LUNCH $1 75 5 O.NNER $1.15 SUNDAY; 11 A.M. 1 P.M. POPULAR CONCERT33 words
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Advertisement468 1942-01-27 2 IT— m P. ft 0. BRITISH INDIA APCAR LINE Incorporated to Sncland) I£NWSULAB MiD ORIENTAL N. CO. MAIL PASSENGER AND CARGO SERVICE rfc« tort poearibk wiwlcea arc D*tng maintained *j Ibc l O. 8. N Co. from the StraJta to theb nsaaJ oorU of «al) to Chin*. India Oylo- and468 words
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Advertisement1410 1942-01-27 2 CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS PUBLIC NOTICES. SUGAR IMPORTATIONS FROM JAVA. With reference to the Food Controller's Notice of 10th. instant, and to the second paragraph thereof, Guthrie Co., Ltd., Agents for the Food Controller, request all Importers to submit not later than the close of business on Wednesday. Jan. 28, statements showing1,410 words
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Advertisement98 1942-01-27 2 Cz/' I THE ARISTOCRAT OF SOUTjU AFRICAN Aiphcn Red Wine Ciatc [Jl In4 })Q Alpbeo Sauv.gnon Blmc [JLf^ 1 Aipneo Burgundy CALDBECKS CATHAY -^f OPENING TO-DAY I n« m. 2, p. ill* p. m. n. tn. '**x A N je*/ y* fl^ty|^ 1942 CALENDARS Joaepn TYaven A: Bom Ltd have98 words
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Advertisement16 1942-01-27 2 n sri v Tht the r r < p] on* and p-t tl pfs i ovei u16 words
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Article304 1942-01-27 3 London. Jan. 26. when mar.y military .A w Britain Hid America 1 in operations on the 1 Dg to the seventy of the Red Armies tamest strr.ttgtc movethe ttglnnlnp of their ■ive. writer Router's mili- ntator. This shows how High Command pre- winter campaipn andReuter - 304 words
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Article36 1942-01-27 3 ?.loscow, Jr.n. 26. DEFITING the Germcn all gat ion the S< viets hcd lost more 000.000 dond in the last six special Soviet communique •bat the losses fi.ctu.iHy were k-lled in that pc-iod. ReuterReuter - 36 words
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Article193 1942-01-27 3 Ottawa. Jan 26 THC Domin'on Prime Minister. Mr. W L. Mackenzie Kir.g. -he Conservative House leader, R. B. Hanson, will address Um Hor.se of Commons to-diy, hunching what many believe will t> no of the keenest debates in ment since the last war. -^ript'on will beReuter; United Press - 193 words
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Article66 1942-01-27 3 700,000 REFUGEES FROM HONG KONG Vunran (Fukien). Jan. 26. flfl Hsu Bhih-ylng, acting chairman National Relief Commission. arrived in Fiikien Province, that 700.000 refugees who loft ng following the fall of the have already arrived In Province, belnt? quartered But Rivpr region. inspecting the conditions in Mr Hsu and hisCentral News - 66 words
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Article19 1942-01-27 3 Rangoon, Jan. 26. iv fcnnoonC6d that ras'ialcuruig Japanese air raids over "r. Dec 23 and 25 t/W_aliPd United PressUnited Press - 19 words
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594 1942-01-27 3 "THE lo«s<s Af Canberr a, Jan. 26. 1 n'l A the main P° lnts of the archipelagoes Rreate'tdiSsttrf l 'V^ d foresh^w one c/the ded-red 4v u- i° i? e Y hlte race in all history," Ei'ster oflnf r Mur(Reuter - 594 words
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Article115 1942-01-27 3 FTKTV tu Loudon 26 iHY thousand men are volunteering every month for the Indian land, sea and air lorces j while an army exceeding 1,000 000 men is trained and equipped ready to defend India should she be attacked, said Dewan Behadir S E Kunsanadhan of theReuter - 115 words
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Article69 1942-01-27 3 I r Washington, Jan. 25. E assistant Stcretrxy of Commerce Mr. Robert Hinkley. in a radio speech declared that America has t'.e--i veloped the best civilian pilot training system in the world America l.as already turned up over <0.000 civilian pilots during the past threeUnited Press - 69 words
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Article71 1942-01-27 3 New York. Jan. Z6. /COINCIDENT with the intensifies V* tion of the Japanese air and land attack on Burma, obviously ainnxl at cutting United States supplies over the Burma Road, it is learned that Mr. Daniel Arnstein. who has removed many Burma Road transportation bottlenecksUnited Press - 71 words
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Article38 1942-01-27 3 Melbourne, Jan 26 j 'THE Australian War Minister. Mr F M Forde, stated that bomb disposal squads are being organized throughout Australia under ;m army officer who has j recently returned from England ReuterReuter - 38 words
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Article102 1942-01-27 3 < hunt: Kin*. Jan. Z,. ACCORDING* to information obtained from diplomatic circles, the Gc.v- ernment of the Philippines has recently I issued a nc .tire concernuip the treatiment of Philippine currency. The notice says that holders of j Philippine currency residing outside of the Philippine Islands should register same atCentral News - 102 words
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85 1942-01-27 3 London, Jan. 26. IN the Far East it is note--1 worthy that British and American destroyers are, for the first time, giving signs of successful activity, writes a Reuter military commentator. The tide is, however, still strongly in the Japanese favour, and their wide-flung tentaclesReuter - 85 words
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Article232 1942-01-27 3 London, Jan. 26. f\S the Libyan lront it is clear v from yesterday's Cairo communique that the fighting is developing into a major engagement. The lull of the past fortnight, due to exceptional weather, has enabled the German commander to re-organize his forces, and heReuter - 232 words
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Article58 1942-01-27 3 rIE jourr-ul Foreign Commerce Weekly states that as a result of the Pacific mar the unfinished PanAmerican highway will soon assume a major role in the defence of the Americas. Government sources state that the United Statfs hopes within a year to conclude reciprocal trade treaties with allUnited Press - 58 words
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Article76 1942-01-27 3 Melbourne. Jan. 26. rpilK iu-< eleration of the replstraticn of manpower, including probable enrolment for ruitional service not necr.v&axily niilitaiy of all males under 60 within four weeks, is announced by Mr. J. Desman, the MiriLster for War Organization and Ii dustnal Research. Females will be enrolled76 words
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Article84 1942-01-27 3 Washington. Jan. 25. THE Navy Department announce* that an enemy submarine ofl the Esua Coast of America has sunk thr Norwegian ship Varanger. of 9.300 tons. The slnkmp, which occurred on Saturday morning, wax the fifth ofl the Atlantic Coast since Jan. 14 Forty survivors have beenReuter - 84 words
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Article849 1942-01-27 3 Mary Heathcott - Mary Heathcott by I f|\HERE has been brisk work by Government in the last few days on the food front. After the raids Of last week many coffee and t ating shops dosed their doors in direct contravention o! the food notice gazetted on Jan. i6849 words
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Article317 1942-01-27 3 "Someone Asleep In Hawaii" Washington, Jan. 26. /CONGRESSIONAL demands for V^ unified command of the United States *and, sea and air forces have been touched off by the report ol the Special Commission which has investigated the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbour. Demands for the i punishment of thoce responsibleReuter - 317 words
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517 1942-01-27 3 HPHOUSANDS of Singapore civilians, representing every nationality in this cc^mopolitaii city, are doing a man-sized job to-day— the defence of' various sections of the island's coastline— and, to jud.ee from the experience of the past few weeks, they are doing it magnificently. A short visit517 words
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Article255 1942-01-27 3 1 Cr.r. cor, N'gri S'-mbilan. Pai.ari S trd I. tjiitta }:.m been uitbandtd with eflect frcm taidr. Me.rib ts of the e Coip^ are rcquirc<i uauer ti.t- rcftllatio&l to i.ai.a In vith:n ceres daj boa t.a*e of dlsbantinicnt r.)l is ut < t uniform, equipment, ai::.,. RDinaJuii255 words
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Advertisement16 1942-01-27 3 CURE THAT COLD IV ITU NEMAKOL NASAL COMPOUND $0.75 ptr bottle. MEDICAL HALL LTD. BATTERY ROAD.16 words
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Advertisement306 1942-01-27 3 SITUATION VACANT NOTICE. MHOPMS LORRY DRIVERS WANTED. The Medical Department, S.S requires 20 European lorry drivers to be stationea at the General Hospital, Singapore. Rations and quarters will be provided. Please apply in person to Dr W. G. Evans, Office of Director of j i Medical Services, 3rd floor. Fullerton306 words
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Advertisement194 1942-01-27 3 CALLS FOR AMEULMX"..: Cut this out and keep it lor reference) The attention of the public is called to thi ambulance services in Singapore arc now coni d throujh U MAS, These include the ambulances 1«m ;i. tioned ut t] Fire Station, so do sot dial **O" or cail up194 words
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271 1942-01-27 4 Precautions On North Coast Of Island SPECIAL POLICE FORCE CURTHER measures were taken yesterday to ensure the security of Singapore. Precautions have been taken on the island's northern coast, while a special security service unit of the Police. 200 strong, is being formed. In future,271 words
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Article210 1942-01-27 4 Sin o-A us tralian Co-operation WELCOMING the increased friendship between Australia and China. Gen. Obtaag K.ii-shck. in an Australia Anniversary Day goodwill (able to Mr. J. Curtin. Aastralian Prime Minister, expressed his firm belief that close co-operation between the two countries would soon brin«i about the destruction of Japan. Mr.210 words
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Article219 1942-01-27 4 LIEEDING the warning by the PMi Controller that action will be .akrn against shop., which fan to comply with ti <ic?*r to rcKJrin open f»r u 1 rnuumum number of hours day. I several food catered have resumed business. A number of M>ops elOJtd dovn la.-t219 words
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Article38 1942-01-27 4 MNVw Drlhi. Jan. 16. vsoke baa gtven Ri 5.D00 in aid >i Btngaporc air raid \irtims and R.s 10.000 fir Burma ricftUu while Us ***** hM »>.-t'n :v.-n [or an Indian Ai. Faroe Bghtai plane.38 words
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82 1942-01-27 4 most wetoenM Mntrftvttaa u> tha AK P M(»bH^ Canteen Kun«l lias teen r,.,.,v,j rran lialayaa Mbaceo DtUribttton i.td vho have cfTT.-d th'* l'»n of a \an and iuU-wrib^J a mm are r.rkno»lrd«ed U Malayan Inbftrro D>rt»buiors Ud. 11 (MK) R S.n.ri vxni $5. I.im Rian82 words
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Article73 1942-01-27 4 New l»rih* Ja n 26 gIR RUfh Dow. Governor of SJr.d siskin* at a War Committee meeting on Saturday, Dunne th« par.t >ear thr war which s^otned far away ha.s COOM v -r. rl.^ to indu our duty ls to strengthen the Hands «r thus.*73 words
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Article364 1942-01-27 4 HOW INFILTRATION PARTIES WORK <By Our War Correspondent) IT is difficult to imagine the genuine and heartfelt relief with which the Australians who I underwent the four-day batt> !of Muar are now welcoming those others who are still filtering through to safety. In the action in364 words
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Article74 1942-01-27 4 fUDOMBMT by consent In the Mim u of S<k)7 n for damages fof IOM of S4*r\\rv of Winc-f>nim;inder C W. Coffej and Squadron I<-:ider C Cr <u !»•>■ was enterrd bv Mr Justice Murray Alntlef m the Singapore Hi^'i v.n ye-sti-rday 'li'i' j"ili:meMU was atjainst B«*«> Supply74 words
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Article78 1942-01-27 4 A MID bornbh^;.-.. Singaporeans have SCfJUlfCdl a riv^c 0i oeiianct to the enemj <>u s butWlng adjacent t> well-known public deck win !i uaaflected bf kitl Wtdnesday'i bambini but continues to serve the public, i> a large feign oearlns the wordy They Can t st >p Our Clo-'k78 words
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Article35 1942-01-27 4 the Chinese Consulate-Oen- era! was yesterday crowded With Chinese Women and children deslrins to evacuate t<> th»> Netherlands Ir.d.;^ Up t > noon alread; 200 had registered foi eva mat on. It Is loomed Central NewsCentral News - 35 words
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Advertisement628 1942-01-27 4 Russified advertisements PUBLIC NOTICES Large cash rewards will be given ▼cry gratefully to anyone returning Georgian and modern silver, especially one large embossed sugar basin— candle sticks, jewellery or any other goods salvaged J trom Trolak Estate. Perak. Please write Mrs. N. E. H du Boulay co Hongkong Bank. HALLAM628 words
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Miscellaneous538 1942-01-27 4 SINGAPORE RADIO J^ farther edition of -Malayan Newsreer wui t». prewuua tr.Hn the ltadloat?.4S p m to-day. Other .s-vlal it-Hi.. 4 ri to-day's programme Include No. 8 m the atrial of health talks at 7 3a p. a To-night w«- Present." at 8 43 p m International Blackout." a programme538 words
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