The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 30 January 1942
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The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942)
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Title Section18 1942-01-30 1 The Singapore Free Press AND DAILY NEWS so. 16 531. ESTD. 1835. FRIDAY, JANUARY 30, 1942 5 CENTS18 words
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530 1942-01-30 1 Order Comes Into Force Tonight COMBATTING ROBBERS FIFTH COLUMN BEGINNING to-ni«;ht, curfew is to be in force in Singapore from 9 p.m. until 5 a.m. order is for the welfare and protection ot pie in Singapore an,l its effect will be530 words
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183 1942-01-30 1 I*WO British destroyers engaged a Japanese force consisting of one cruiser and three destroyers off Endau on Monday night, the Admiralty in London discloses. A running fight ensued, one Japanese destroyer being sunk and a second damaged. One of the Australian destroyers wasReuter - 183 words
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Article171 1942-01-30 1 Washington, Jan. 29. INFORMED diplomatic quarters express the opinion that Sweden will join the Allied nations against the Axis if she is torced to abandon her neutrality. The most serious threat to the I only remaining Scandinavian neutral s expected to come this Spring. The possibilityUnited Press - 171 words
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199 1942-01-30 1 A MILITARY commentator here expressed the opinion that the Japanese convoy in the Macas>u Straits has been batter:'! so heavily that it is unlikely to achieve whatei cr object it waa intended to achieve." He decline. 1, however, to speculate on the convoy'sUnited Press; Reuter - 199 words
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62 1942-01-30 1 17 ,000- TON SHIP IS SUNK OFF CANADA I ondon, Jan. 29. A BRITISH ship i-» believed to have been torpedoed and sunk oft the Canadian roast with the loss of 250 people, savs a Canao'im report received in London. The vessel is the 17.000-ton liner, Lady Hawkins. It ItReuter - 62 words
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Article195 1942-01-30 1 Kataviu. Jan. tt. JAPANESE troops have landed at Pemangkat, on the west coast of Borneo, south of Kuching, while at the same time, also on land, heavy pressure was exerted on our troops operating in those regions." says the communique issued to-day by Headquarters ofReuter - 195 words
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Article20 1942-01-30 1 i'a'na. Jan. 29. r j'v,o j i.. ran killed and 70 Injured i>i manual disturbances it Bhagalpur (Bihar Provinrpt. ReuterReuter - 20 words
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Article44 1942-01-30 1 MHhof- Jan. 29. AN R.A.A.F oomn hue sta es that Japanese Miipping at Rabaul harbour whs bombed la3t night. A direct hit was observed on one ship and ano.her was probably struck. All the Australian planes returned safely. Reuter.44 words
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518 1942-01-30 1 Hurricane Pilots' Exploits Over Singapore Johore AFTF.R shooting: down a Japanese bomber over Singapore Island yesterda)' morning, an R.A.*\ Hurricane pilot who last week destroyed two enemy aircraft, tackled three other bombers and silenced all three rear-gun-ners, says the Air Ministry News Service. Discussing yesterday's morning's action, the pilot, a518 words
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632 1942-01-30 1 LJEAVY righting continues in Johore where the Japanese still persist with their dive-bombing and machinegun attacks on the Australian and British troops. While the pressure on our forward line is con siderable, we are, however, resisting solidly and giving way to the enemy632 words
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48 1942-01-30 1 Lisbon, Jan. .19. NO run tit mation is ob'ainable in Lisbon of the report that Dr. Salazar, the Prime Minister, is shortly to visit Madrid to confer with Gen. Franco and Senor S« -»er, Spanish Foreign Minister. Neither, however, is it denied.— Reuter.48 words
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Article78 1942-01-30 1 London, Jan. 29. LJEAVY Russian pressure south- wards, principally in the Zapadnaya and Dvina area and near Veliki Luki. may be aimed at trapping the Germans in a huge pocket and encircling both Smolensk and Vyazma. With German reinforcements rushed to the Kholm area in an78 words
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Article118 1942-01-30 1 Rangoon, Jan. 29. THE des. ruction of eight enemy aircraft is reported in an R.A.F communique issued in Rangoon was attacked Dy eigh enemy bombers on Tuesday night. 'No damage was done to the aerodrome and one of our nshtcrs was successful in destroying an eneml bomber,"118 words
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Article241 1942-01-30 1 London, Jan. 29. In '♦>•• Ilout? of (ummoai the vote of confidence in the Government asked for by Mr. Churchill w« carried by 464 votes to one. arrival of an "American army in Northern Ireland wiil facilitate reinforrements from this country to Australia and New Zealand, said Mr.241 words
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593 1942-01-30 1 The Singapore Free Press FRIDAY, JANUARY 30, 1942. Island Curfew SINGAPORE has oy now become so accustomed to wartime conditions, which inevitably mean restricting the rights of Individuals in the interest of the community as a whole, that little surprise and very few complaints are likely to be caused by593 words
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Advertisement15 1942-01-30 1 RAFFLES HOTEL TO-NIGHT DINNER 7.30 TO 9 P. M. DANCE 8 P.M. TO MIDNIGHT —-^^^SS^=^^=^^15 words
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Advertisement43 1942-01-30 1 ADELPHI $Mjafi? HOTEL GRILL ROOM DINING-ROOM TABLE DHOTt LUNCH SI.7S DINNER 51.»5 ORCHESTRAL SELECTIONS BY THE RELLER BAND SEA VIEW HOTEL TABLE D'HOTE LUNCH $175 .1 OWNER St. 29 SUNDAY: 1 1 A.M. 1 P.M. POPULAR CONCERT BY RELLER S BAND CURRY TIFFIN43 words
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Advertisement481 1942-01-30 2 P. ft 0. BRITISH INDIA APCAR LIRE < Incorporated to rENINBULAB AND ORIENTAL a N. CO. HAIL PASSENGER AND CARGO SEHVICB. rb« s«« nwfth nrvtoet are being lalntatnr* wj fh« r. A O. a N Co. from the Stmta Ut theiff «raal vmU «f eall m China, India. Ceylon and481 words
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Advertisement536 1942-01-30 2 CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS PUBLIC NOTICES. CHARTKREO BANK NOTICE MEYER CHAMBERS, RAFFLES PLACE. Much correspondence is being received by the Bank without any indication as to the Branch of the Bank to which it is intended to refer This adds greatly to already existing delays. The main books or the following branches536 words
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Advertisement602 1942-01-30 2 NOTICE TO TELEPHONE SUBSCRIBERS. As from Tuesday 27tli instant, all applieations for renewals, alterations or additions to telephone facilities in Singapore should be addressed to the Controller, Oriental Telephone Company, Hill Street, Singapore. BY ORDER. Will the following gentlemen please communicate with Messrs Fraser Co. Union Building. Mr. R. M.602 words
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Advertisement385 1942-01-30 2 NOTICE. EIROPKAN LORRY DRIVERS WANTED. The Medical Department, S.S requires 20 European lorry drivers to be stationed at the General Hospital, Singapore. Rations and quarters will be provided. Please apply in person to Dr. W. O. Evans. Office of Director of Medical Services, 3rd floor. Fullerton Building. THE NEW HEALTH385 words
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Advertisement472 1942-01-30 2 SELANGOR Will those of our Selanoor I customers who may now be in Singapore, be so good as to let us know their present addresses in order that we may send them statements of their November accounts. CALDBECKMACGREGOR CO., LTD. 201, Cantonment Road. PUBLIC NOTICE BILLETING ORDER AODRESSES OF HOUSEHOLDERS472 words
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Article422 1942-01-30 3 Admiral Of The Fleet Explains L ndon. Jan. 29. IHoute of Lords, the of the Fleet, Lord said: 'The fact that i sutler some humiliaFar East at the prewar due o tho mis f our Imperial defence ry Ion?,- per.od of years, wo ended the Anglo alliance, we created, inavoidably,Reuter - 422 words
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Article126 1942-01-30 3 Chungking, Jan. 29. not have aa* w ..>nty and China*! life Burma Road, need not rable. 1 ass< rtrd Mr. Wan? t < Ch i Oovern- man to Chinese rakta r >n Inrio- Wai" added. With thSupreme Ai'.iro r :,r theel i. > Chiang KaihReuter - 126 words
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566 1942-01-30 3 1 BSVSI* 1 Dutch has so tar adoi)ted the Dntrh r m htai W tactics to that used by heavy toll of the en/my's water 5? e ewditionary forces. Dutch officers state that Nl soldiers have been drilled for many months in areas whereUnited Press - 566 words
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Article118 1942-01-30 3 Washington. Jan. 28. rpo-ciui War Department communl- quo .-ays. "Philippines Theatre: There was practically no ground activity in the Bataan Peninsula yrsterday. The enemy landed relatively small numbers in the Subic Bay area. Enemy air activity was limited to reconnaissance flights. "Netherlands Indies: Further reports ofReuter - 118 words
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Article60 1942-01-30 3 Chungking:, Jan. 29. rpHE Chinese Government has 1 decided to award the decoration of the Coloured Jade class to the British Ambassador in China. Sir Archibald Clark Kerr. in recognition of his services to promote Chinese-British friendship, also in view of his forthcoming departure from Chungking for MoscowReuter - 60 words
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215 1942-01-30 3 Mr. Churchill's .speech is splashed in the Netherlands Indies newspapers, which stre^j his personal assumption of responsibility for the lack of equipment in the Far East. The gen K? 1 r a ,C tion is: is Mr. Churchill s decision, we accepl it as correct,Reuter - 215 words
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Article167 1942-01-30 3 Rio de Janeiro. Jan. 29. 7FHE closing session ot the PanAmerican conference be 'an yesterday alternoon. Dr. Aranha. Brazilian Foreign Minister. lormally announced that Brazil had broken oIT diploimati'* relations with the Axis 'countries. 'I he Cuban Foreign Minister, vSenor Conchoso, declared: "The i recommendation for theReuter - 167 words
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Article107 1942-01-30 3 K.it.iv Jan. 29. HOW the Jr. pan- for u whole hour pcundod an empty fodoWß. which they mistook f«>r an urn\v barrack, at Babo In \\v. Guinea recently Is told by two Europ ids who bavo returned from there. Thut day wound -i<M'.i 18 JapilMM planea appenredUnited Press - 107 words
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100 1942-01-30 3 London, Jan. 23. 1171 1 I LF the invasion of Aus tralia by Japanese forces Is always possible it would present the greatest difficulties, it was emphasized in authoritative quarters in London yesterday. For one thin?, it was stated, any such invasion plan would involveReuter - 100 words
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Article207 1942-01-30 3 "NO RIGHT TO INTERFERE M R dc Valpri1 'Premier ot w Eiro has no right to interfere in Northern Ireland's afTairs and no claim to sovereignty over his part of the United Kingdom," declared Mr. J. M. Andrews, Premier of Northern Ireland, replying toReuter - 207 words
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Article145 1942-01-30 3 TWO MBCI OWtHts to the Prim.- Minister's confidence motion ha\i booa tiibh-d. On«- is support m. y Mr. I D. N. Pritt. who liu.s Left Um I.'oour I Party, and Mr. W. Cjalintl"- iGntnnrinLst). said the HhT bf Sr Henry I Morris- Joq and Mr, BuvarReuter - 145 words
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Article97 1942-01-30 3 Chungking. Jan. 2!». 'I he Chinese war ccmmunlcu* yesterday Indicate.-, that a severe battle was developing in South China on very wide areas on the north banks of the East River, where the Japanese launchled an attack n three columns. The defenders are offering stiffReuter - 97 words
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Article544 1942-01-30 3 MOSCOW. Jan. 29. SOVIET tTOOPfi operating on the Western Front have driven the enemy out of 79 village* during the past .wo days. More than 2/;80 officers and mm were killed and 40 taken prisoner, while vast booty was captured, .states the Moscow radio. Continuing theirReuter - 544 words
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427 1942-01-30 3 Batavia, Jan. 29. A EUROPEAN officer of the Sarawak Government, who escaped after the Japanese occupation and has arrived in Batavia by a circuitous route, told United Press how the Kuching regular Army garrison of Indian troops and a handful of European volunteers foughtUnited Press - 427 words
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Article386 1942-01-30 3 London. Jan. 2!». I OkD BLAVKHBROOK, Mmi.s- u»r of Supply, in a, broadcast last night, described his Journey to Washington for the purpose of getting supply <>; munitions and raw materials :rom the United States as k "great success He revealed that Mr. Churchill put forwardReuter - 386 words
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Article253 1942-01-30 3 New York, Jan. 28. THE Federal Grand Jury to-day returned an Indictment accusing members of the German High Command and their alleged New York representatives for conspiracy to sell in the United States markets millions of dollars worth of diamonds seized in Belgium andUnited Press - 253 words
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Article282 1942-01-30 3 Moscow, Jan. 29. f piiE war has gone on too long,' was tlie simple expianattol given by a group cf German -prisoners taken between Jan. 20 .ml 1 24 in the Mojaisk sector. vho»3 foreign Press representative! were allowed to question They seemed to he aReuter - 282 words
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Article47 1942-01-30 3 LESS CASUALTIES iN N .I. RAIDS Uatavia J in. If. r |MiE number of air -..jo ;u-.,: i A In the Ketheiianda in. lln comTwrison with i^\i raid. constantly decreastaig. i:.di -at i: that the population now know, what to do when enemv rakl.4 short- United PressUnited Press - 47 words
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Advertisement29 1942-01-30 3 cu Always Feel Best s I'oil will looic your best >'.hes tailored by IUEN CHO N G t(.:s Tailor who ffivt comitiafmettm to fits clients. n St. Phone 481629 words
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Advertisement83 1942-01-30 3 FIVE SHOWS DAILY ll a.m. -2 p.m. -4 p.m. -6 p.m. -8 p.m. CATHAY I'hone 3400 It's The Most Exciting Triangle That Ever jd/*\ Made A Man Run Around In Circles! ■HiH;»«iHii:m;iMHi;i;i:iiM:M;HL- >. I LAST 3 SHOWS TO-CAY 2. 4 6 p.m. A.LHA^->^A I w^^Tfcrfqßlißf y.' >^^HM^L J^^^. H^T HP^L83 words
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525 1942-01-30 4 Australian Cabled Newt Canberra, Jan. 28. rVKTAILS of a Commonwealth plan U for mobilizing the entire civil population will be completed at a conference in Melbourne to-morrow between the Minister for Labour, Mr. E. Ward, and State Labour Ministers, Mr. Ward states that the Governments525 words
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109 1942-01-30 4 Bambty, Jan. 2s. f Tlt. poMUud 01 icy-holders in Malaya I r-occuplea I •ouiitrie.v v* Li t urrt witu Indian Lif" oflct '.pj M tno mcettn* f >»w i Amifsnot Office^ A iatii n in B .mbay li v .-.I .iins might t>« I paidReuter - 109 words
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Article104 1942-01-30 4 FURTHER contributions to the Rotary A.R.P. Mobile Canteen Fund have been received as follows: China Under- writers Ltd. $10. Heap En* Moh Steamship Co. Ltd. $50 Tay Can Tin 510 b. Lowiek $50. Far East Oxyfenj <■ Acetylene Co. $ioo. w. h. Drooj-' j lever104 words
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Article143 1942-01-30 4 An* bauwrtant secti-i-i >. the a.r.p. organization :s the Salvage Corps. Whoaa special du i li to look after the personal effect of rictaßM of enemy action Formed long tcfore war came to Mi aya it bean doin« usefMi er since the lir t bomi) fell Bii (apore143 words
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1073 1942-01-30 4 DECORATIONS FOR MALAYA'S STOUT DEFENDERS Two D.S.O's Included In Official List TWO appointments to the Distinguished Service Order one for an officer of Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders and the other for an officer of the Indian Army are outstanding items in the list of military decorations in Malaya, issued yesterday.1,073 words
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Article89 1942-01-30 4 Till Governor has awarded the Malayan Certificate of Honour to Yco Hiok Howe, Medical Auxiliary Service, for devoted services on Jan. 21, when he worked for many hours, including: alerts in getting badly wounded persons into Ml ambulance and thence to hospital. He carried out89 words
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Article230 1942-01-30 4 India Jap Menace Now York. Jan. 29. I'HE i-alistit attitude o( National: India toward the threat from Japan l> di.scu.ssed by the New York Hei aidTribune in ail editorial on lnd.a. "Within '.he last year, fears hav* been cautiously stated here and th'ie thnt If Hitler's legions broke through u>230 words
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Article162 1942-01-30 4 ACTION AGAINST THOSE IN DEBT DEFERRED THE war in Malaya has saved 1 many Government clerks i unemployment. through the v. ..sponsion of a circular is;.surd la.st year giving .subordinate Officers of the Colony and F.M.S. Governments time till the end 01 1941 to free162 words
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Article33 1942-01-30 4 'IMfE re?Lstxatlou centre for the public service regLsUr will be transferred from the Victoria Theatre to the Muniti;>al Building from Feb. 1. .st.u.- au official notice published In this patje to-day.33 words
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Article72 1942-01-30 4 C'himffklnc, Jan. 29. r |'HE Chinese Government ha.s decided to send a resident representative to India. Following the outbreak of the Pacinc war India became an important communication centre between China. Britain and the United States. Therefore, the Chinese Government Is shortly sending a representative to India to establish eloperReuter - 72 words
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Article58 1942-01-30 4 I^HK Chinese in Singapore should be on their guard against an unfounded rumour, spread by Fifth Columnists, to the effect that riots have occurred between Malays and Chinese in Johor e Rahru. There is no truth in this rumour, as in Johore Rahru and Singapore relations between58 words
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257 1942-01-30 4 TKIBI'TES to the courage of the people of Malaya arc con- l^ d hl c c^ rams received by Sir Shenton Thomas from Lord Iliffe on behalf of the Duke of Gloucester and Mrs. < hurt-hill. Just at the time, in early December,257 words
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Article141 1942-01-30 4 Chungking, Jan. 29. "D.v grouping Hong Kong and Malaya under the category of 'areas absolutely essential for defences of Greater East Asia'. Japan unmasks her intention to hold them as colonies, declared Dr. Wang Shih-chch, the Chinese Government spokesman at a press conference, when heCentral News - 141 words
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381 1942-01-30 4 With the Ilefl Army on the ontral Fron! lai I THE Russian advance westward is I writes Ilya Ehrenburg, the noted 1 for United Press. Behind the ski tro I with automatic rifles, come the infantry m flame-throwers. It is reported that thesi IUnited Press - 381 words
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Article52 1942-01-30 4 £ltheNetherl.uuK|M, 1 Tehindo N.pp,,. h lN rested at Bftitcka. Me been deporte»i r*i K ti. inm^l between Z\ the Indonf>i.iti» The J. t pai n«.,e bark ...to the Indie, in« boat and i(1 h|M native dres. thia I the vi. Internees savs i hroud. „v, tl Ul) merit52 words
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Article25 1942-01-30 4 gINOAPOR] orcani7»«fi h. Antl-Af up theiTlmm number are tov:n In Police and ot] tijur.: All they iTC let Mid a k to be25 words
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Advertisement301 1942-01-30 4 CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS PUBI M NOTICES wo 7 1 r*? PUBLIC SERVICE REGISTER (Males Beiwccn 2 3- 30 years) I is notuicci ior inlormatiOC that the regia ration ccntr.^ at th< v ctoria Tltaire. for males recistering under tiic Defence (Public Service Registration i Regulatioi 1941, will bp closed with effect301 words
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Miscellaneous103 1942-01-30 4 SINGAPORE RADIO 'T'HE first of a new scries. "Stage Panorama," of musically illustrated radio programmes about the theatre will be presented by Giles Playfair at 8.45 p.m. to-day. the subject on this occasion being Drury Lane Other items to-day Include "Music and Puzzles." at 7.45 p.m.; 'Musical Consequences" at 9.30103 words
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