The Straits Times, 13 December 1940
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Title Section49 1940-12-13 1 The Straits Times [ESTABLISHED NEARLY A CENTURY] SINGAPORE, 140 CECIL ST. CPHONE 5471). MALAYA'S LEADING NEWSPAPER— LARGEST NET SALES KUALA LUMPUR. 25 JAVA ST. ('PHONE 3683). If PAGES SINGAPORE, FRIDAY, DECEMBER 13. 1940 PRICE 5 CENTS. The Straits Times 16 PACKS SINGAPORE, FRIDAY, DECEMBER 13, 1940. PRICE 5 CENTS49 words
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Advertisement102 1940-12-13 1 ma c s CHONG TAILORING >bW Salt I^nfthi v\ \IN SHIKI I S la Silk and Wort AU \MmH AN SHARK 'KIN ImrtMinlNri M »Im— M« h wHiffc w ____rJ^_i m _^^_i^y »bimo*»»*^wJ _^B_Bk I I SCOTCH wwiVC* °^po»« 1 J^^_. THE BORNEO COMPANY LTD. (Incorporated in England.) SINGAPORE KUALA102 words
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The Straits Times DOMESTIC OCCURRENCES
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Obituary77 1940-12-13 2 f Mr. Ait? CheiiK Chwte passed away pettrrfully at LSI v m on the 12 13 40 :tt tv residence. No. 341. Pasir Panjanc limad He leaves behind his beloved wife. two sons. Messrs. Ang Soon Hoc It Ang Soon Lye. a daughter A son-in-law, thret> (fraudchildren two nephew*.77 words
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Article29 1940-12-13 2 Mrs Ida KuwH desires to express her sincere thanks to ail those kind friends mho attended her husband's funcrel and also to those who sent messages of condolence.29 words
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Advertisement91 1940-12-13 3 DESTROY WHITE ANTS Scien tifically. use x^^flHßjii^v PRICES. Sets. Rrli!!s LARGE for godowns, tactories, coolie lines, etc. $23.54 $18^§ SMALL tor individual nousetiolders 7.5* So* FIELD tor rubber plantations and all trees I.V.W II 50 STOCKISTS: FEDERAL DISPENSARY LTD. t lncorporated in the M S.t Singapore. Johore. Selangor, Negrt Semnilan91 words
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Miscellaneous618 1940-12-13 3 Broadcasting TODAY SINGAPORE ZHL 13.33 < 225 m Zlirt 9 60mc/« (30.96 m.) ZHP3 '-25 ■>('• (41.38 m.) (ZHL ZIIPI* 500 p.m. Modern Mandarin muslct; 540 pm News m Cantonese; 5.50 OM. Teochew music*; 610 p.m. News L Hokkien; 6.20 p.:i.. News m English. Relayed from London: 6.3J pm. The618 words
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Article133 1940-12-13 4 COMMODITIES EXCHANGES tFrom Our Own Correspondent) London, Dec. 12. COMMODITY and Exchange markets closed v a* follows vita previous quotation* In Daren tne«l«: RIRBER: Quiet. Spot 12d 12'« d (12(1 12Vkd) Jan. 12'sd 12' id HJVsd 12%d> Peb 12 3 16d 12 5 16d <12 3 16d I 2 5133 words
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Article69 1940-12-13 4 DOMESTIC export of rubber from Malaya in November was 40.367 tons, states the Controller of Rubber. This compares with an estimate of 40,400 tons furnished earlier in the month and with a proportionate monthly exportable allowance of 48,187 tons. Of the November exports. 39.879 tons were69 words
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Article49 1940-12-13 4 London, Dec. 12. THE turnover in the tin market was 100 tons. The market was featureless, with a small cash buying. There heve been many applications for December expor licences but none have yet been granted. After official hours the market ruled steady but there was no business. Reuter.Reuter - 49 words
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159 1940-12-13 4 FOOD CONTROLLER'S COMMUNIQUE FOR BROADCAST AND THE PRESS. The Food Controller announces thai maximum prices have now been fixed for the sale of pulut iglutinous) rice in the Colony and also for the sale of rice bran. The maximum retail price of No. 1 pulut rice is $14.70 per bag159 words
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Article130 1940-12-13 4 New Rules For Trade Between Malaya And N.I. BUSINESS transactions relating to trade between Malaya and Netherlands India insofar as they are effected through banks must be financed in Straits do'.lars from Sunday, states a notice issued by the Controller of Foreign Exchange who recently visited Netherlands130 words
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Article118 1940-12-13 4 London, Dec. 12. AT the annual meeting of Hecht, Levis and Kahn, rubber brothers, the chairman Mr. W. F. Fletcher, expressed perturbation at the possibility of a flaw in the United States Rubber Reserve Agreement under which the Netherlands Indies would apparently obtain anReuter - 118 words
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Article69 1940-12-13 4 THE following particulars of operations of companies in the Burma Malay jrroup refer to November: ncuh Hours Yardage ore Katu Tin 634 130.00Q 600 Renonp Consol. 661 312.000 862 Ratrut Basin 513 76.000 374 Briseis Consol. 638 65.00 C 52 tons The estimated cost of69 words
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Article74 1940-12-13 4 FrfcU*. O«c. 13. noon. Bayer* .rll-rj Price* Prim N« l.\ *->.» (Spot loose) U% 38% No. IX K.S.S. i.o m avfDecember 3H~# 39 1« G.F.A.Q. K.S.S f.o.b In bate» Dtcftnbw M ri >i 38" s F.A.Q. R.S.S. o.b. n bales December 38% 38. FUTURE QUOTATIONS74 words
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Article12 1940-12-13 4 United Malacca Rubber Estates Ltd. harvested 65.700 lb. of rubber m November.12 words
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171 1940-12-13 4 Non-Acceptors And Order Of Running Selangor Races WON-acceptors and the order of running at Kuala Lumpur to-morrow, the third day of the Selangor Turf Club's winter race meeting, are: Race 1: Horses, clas': 4. div. 4. ti furs.— Selangor 11. Polo, Carmana. Race 2: Horses, class 4. div. 3. 6171 words
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Article299 1940-12-13 4 Issued by the Malayan Sharebrokors Association. Siri;;apc ■V K.r ore. Dec. iv. Books Ootnpan? Dividend Clam an Date Payable U*t* Total tot ru.k.iclal reai to date Jatu Selangor 5% No. 23 18 ?urma Malay 6d. No. 25 Dec. 18 iitam Tin 5% int. Dec iong Patt299 words
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427 1940-12-13 4 AROUND THE MARKETS Quiet Conditions But Prices Maintained Ky Our Financial Correspondent Singapore, Dec. 13. •■pHE share market yesterday was generally much quieter in all sections. There was some profit-taking in tin share."! but in spite of this values were maintained and in some cases prices were actually higher onReuter - 427 words
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Article104 1940-12-13 4 "THE domestic production, as repre- sented by exports from the F.M.S.. U.M.S. and Malacca, of tin and tin-in-ore at 75.5 per cent, tin content, during November amounted to 6,845 tons. Of this amount, 6,574 tons were from the F.M.S., 113 tans from Johore, 51 tons from Kedah,104 words
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Article123 1940-12-13 4 Singapore, Dec. ia, noon. Buyers Seller* QamDiei t 7.75 Hamburg Cube S13.00 Java Cube *12.5C J evv<:r White Muutot $16.00 White $15.50 Black 6.50 Covra Mixed $2.15 Sun Dried 52.40 Saoc flrna No i Lingjfa $4.50 Pair $4.50 *4.50 Sarawak $4.60 Palerr.bang $14.00 Banja $12.50 Sarawak J14.00123 words
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Article175 1940-12-13 4 rne following are che exchange i-ates uijl« iscrnlng according u> the daily circular issuec by the Hong tons one CorDoratlonrsfcLI.IM, Loaaou 1.1 2/4 wife London demiuia 4/4 l/lf Switzerland demano iT.T only) 202 New York demand 47 3/32 Montreal demand 51 27/32 Batavia demand 88 Samarang demand 88 Vi175 words
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Article377 1940-12-13 4 Tnt touowinn jnii.it ion.-, to rtifl -var IT* PW< v l'r.inMrrred lr<Mn li n:in|f, biting 131 st. instalment of < ontribi: i ii made thrmjrli Ptaang Grz c :;n;! Strmlta r.ch, »,;7 3t >lr>. H P Micms.ra ".'ftO Sultordiua o S'.aff, T»mil, »nd ISVMMSC liih'iur377 words
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Advertisement194 1940-12-13 4 DINK, WINE AM) DANCE AT SINGAPORE'S GAYEST NIGHT SPOT ill! THE NEW WORLD 1 DANCE PALACE I Equipped With The Costliest Fiaest Spr.ig FlMr. EXPENSIVELY AIR-CONDITIONED AND LUXURIOUSLY FURNISHED FOR YOUR COMFORT! A VISIT WILL ENABLE YOU TO JUDGE BETTER! M TO-NIGHT M DANCE gf 9.30 12 P. M. SUN194 words
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Advertisement404 1940-12-13 4 PUBLIC NOTICES THE MALAKA PINDA RUBBER ESTATES, LIMITED. (Incorporated in the Straits Settlements) NOTICE is hereby given that at the Thirtieth Annual General Meeting of the Company which will be held at the Registered Office of the Company. No. 96, Market Street. Singapore, on Tuesday, 31st December, 1940, at noon,404 words
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Article575 1940-12-13 5 Big Increase In Revenue in Our Own Correspondent. > London, 27 Air n ;>ondent cabled to you iy. the directors of the Perak ctrlc Power Co. Ltd 1 ling a dividend of 5 per lus a bonus ot 1 per cent., both less tax. lor the575 words
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Article361 1940-12-13 5 London, Dec 12. I THE capture of Sidi Barranl created good sentiment on the Stock Exchange to-day but. apart from a few instances, business was small. Kaffirs, especially the smaller priced issues, were popular among local operators and oils were again in the limelight, AngloIranians advancing more361 words
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1326 1940-12-13 5 TlHiaSDAT, DEC. W. 194«: 4 P.M. MM snjen »eUera Ampat Tin (4s) 3b 4Hd 3s 9d Austral Amal (5s 6s nd 7s Austral Malay (t) 13s 6a 35s So Ayer HiUun (5s) 19s 21s Ayer Weng ($1) .67 .72 Br.ngnn Tin 15? 16s Batu Selangor1,326 words
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Article148 1940-12-13 5 AN air mall closes at the General Post Office at 4 p.m. to-day for Aden, Africa. Australia. Burma, Ceylon, Egypt, Oreat Britain, India. Java, Mauritius, New Zealand, Port Moresby, Thailand, and Thursday Island. Mails close at the General Post Office tomorrow as follows: Australia air 2148 words
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Advertisement198 1940-12-13 5 NO MODERN HOME can afford to be: without sgr afton CLOUDY HOUSEHOLD AMMONIA Invaluable in the Kitchen, Scullery Useful "in 100 different ways. 50 cents Per quart bottle. Obtainable at all leading Stores Product ot GRAFTON LABORATORIES, LTD. Singapore, Kuala Lumpur Penang. Replace with a DELCO Battery Sole Distributers: UNITED198 words
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Advertisement475 1940-12-13 5 r^ttTViiFui* ÜBMiaMBB| hi Hi in 19-25. CM.ll 8 IK*, hi >ir((,irUKe. Telephone Manager* Office 151* Sub-Manajer'* OHire «513 a Exchange Itept. 4514 a General Office 4767 Cable Address:— PRO yIN BANK." Head OiTice Sluchow. KwanKlong PAII» L'P CAPITA! (Ch.) 10.U00.0i0 RESERVE FUNDS 1.1.000.000 TOTAL ASSETS (approz.) |108.00«.)00 n<xird ot Directon475 words
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Advertisement181 1940-12-13 6 THE MOST EXCITING ADVENTURE STORY YET! 1 6 T ?5 D A y is-p 15 m ALHAMBRA WARNKB BROS. THRILLING PRODUCTION JOHN iv FRANCES PAT GARFIELD FARMER O'BRIEN in the exciting picturization of REX BEAUTS Best-Loved Adventure Story VI OWING WITH X RAYMOND WALBURN GOLD CLIFF EDWARDS A (JTSHEK OF181 words
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Advertisement244 1940-12-13 6 HE STAYED FOR BREAKFAST and YOU'LL PROBABLY STAY TO SEE IT AGAIN AGAIN P A PlTft I to-day mm& vHrl lUL 3.15-6.15—9.15 W 1 W Columbia's Fast, Frenchy Funfest that drew 65,1:>H people to the STATE Theatre, Sydney, during its 3 weeks' run! The "AWFUL TRUTH" flfffffSH ffffffßßfc was.. she244 words
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GROWING CONFUSION BEHIND THE ITALIAN LINES
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Article327 1940-12-13 7 Enemy Attempts To Resist Fail London, Dec. 12. Whtt.it the Italians are reeling under the heavy blows in the Western Desert their forces in Albania continue to suffer sharp reverses. The Greeks have advanced about two miles along the coastal road and are now near the villageReuter - 327 words
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Article52 1940-12-13 7 Shanghai, Dec. 12. DLANS for widening the road and strengthening the bridges of the Burma highway have been mapped out by the Ministry ot Communications to facilitate tne shipment of war supplies to China, states the Chlna press. These plans will be Immediately put infReuter - 52 words
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135 1940-12-13 7 London, Dec. JJ. rpHE Government has announced a scheme designed to help the British coal Industry to meet the situation developing owing to decline of exports and transport difficulties. The present scheme provides for a levy not exceeding 6d. a ton on all coalBritish Wireless - 135 words
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80 1940-12-13 7 London, Dec. 12. PRINCE Bernhard of the Netherlands has recently handed to the Netherlands naval authorities on behaif of the Prince Bernhard Fund two cheques of £25,000 each for purchase of two bombers for the Royal Netherlands Navy operating in British waters Including large giltsBritish Wireless - 80 words
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73 1940-12-13 7 Chungking, Dec. 12. rIAFFIC over the north-western highway between China and Soviet Russia has greatly increased during recent weeks, almost doubling the traffic two months ago, according to the Ta Kung Pao, quoting a Chinese communications report. The Sino-Soviet air traffic board was originally scheduled toReuter - 73 words
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104 1940-12-13 7 Ottawa, Dec. 12. THE feasibility of granting the United States a corridor for a road through British Columbia to Alaska In return for the transfer of more United States warships to Britain is being considered by an international Joint commission of the British ColumbiaAlaskaReuter - 104 words
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52 1940-12-13 7 Shanghai, Dec. 12. THE Chungking Foreign Ministry has protested to Vice-Adm. Jean Decoux, Governor-General of Indo-Chlna. upon receipt of reports that he had issued instructions to the French customs authorities to dispose of detained Chinese goods in Indo-Chlna by public auction, says the Cheng YinReuter - 52 words
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73 1940-12-13 7 London. Dec. 12. r3 German sliip Helgoland (3,664 tons) In a damaged condition left Barranquilla. Colombia, at the end of October, and "successfully slipped through two rings of the called British blockade," declared an announcer on the Berlin radio last night. The announcerReuter - 73 words
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1165 1940-12-13 8 The Straits Times SINGAPORE. FRIDAY, DEC. 13, 1940. (467th Day Of The War.) Sidi Barrani It is nearly three months since Italian troops entered Egyptian territory. After pounding at the frontier town of Sollum for many days, they moved forward cautiously to find nothing in front of them tc attack.1,165 words
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Article31 1940-12-13 8 Kunming, Dec. 13. TEN Japanese bombers attacked the Burma highway at the Mekong bridge yesterday afternoon. Chinese authorities reporc that no damage was caused to the bridge— Reuter.Reuter - 31 words
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1426 1940-12-13 8 BRITAIN DOGGEDLY FACES THE SECOND WARTIME WINTER (By Our Own Correspondent.) Somewhere m England, Nov. 4. J7VERY letter I have written you, for months now, has dealt almost exclusively with the bombing of London m particular and the war m general. For those are the topics about which everyone talks,1,426 words
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Letter1263 1940-12-13 8 wet towards the still weeping grey sky. The roses are gone and a few draggled, muddy petals whirled into a corner with the damp, dead leaves show their end. The quiet river has become a torrent, foaming and roaring between its high banks and breaking through to1,263 words
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Advertisement203 1940-12-13 8 the Dtarf vttft the Index makes h possible to find »r\j due with two 4 motions only S»ves t'me tnd annoyance. F^°N£° ltd. Singapore S. P. C. K. iillKill ItOOK-SHOr •2. Bras B&s*h Road. Phone 4238 (Close to Raffles Institution) stocks lUHI.KS OK ALL KlM>> FOR (IIKTS AND STI'DY jist203 words
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Advertisement73 1940-12-13 8 ItMlllMt PRESENT Al lON VOLS. THE CHILDREN'S SHAKESPEARE, by Arthur M«e. It Is one of the most fascinating books ever published a treasure house of literary masterpiece!! «ith which everyone should be familiar. The Ideal X'mas Olft for any one I v Standard Ed. $4.00, Oe Luxe Ed $5.00>. POST73 words
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463 1940-12-13 9 Total Of Prisoners Steadily Rising CEIS. WAVELL PAYS VISIT TO Al>\ VNCED G.H.Q. IN DESERT 3 Captured Generals Are Flown To Cairo THE llritish offensive in the Western Desert of Egypt is developing so fast that rumours of a headlong Italian reWat are circulating inReuter - 463 words
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Article171 1940-12-13 9 Moscow, Dec. 13. COYIKT interest in the fighting in North Africa is well reflected in ihe Press. The official Communist newspaper I'ravda has as its two jnain headlines across the foreign MWI p*g*i British Offensive in ih. Western Desert," and "Italian j{<treat in Albania." h reports171 words
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Article128 1940-12-13 9 IrtanM. I>r. |S. T. aing which Britain has given I')" lt;illpi!.v ill Nortll Alma aul thC Sidi Barrani are splashed in the Kxultaiit crowds (father j l n.und MM vendors* stands reading the eaptsm of Sidi Barrani .'nr-ad Ihl 'iH-n Istanbul and Ankara like wildfire In llie s,tii-ets128 words
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Article195 1940-12-13 9 No Legal Bar, Is New Claim New York, Dec. 12. yjIE movement in favour of granting linancial aid to Britain received powerful and unexpected support to-day from Mr. Winthrop Aldrich, one of America's leading bankers. Besides being chairman of the Chase National Bank, Mr. AldrichReuter - 195 words
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Article54 1940-12-13 9 London, Dec. 13. WnnOTIATIONS are proceeding between Germany and Russia for the repatriation of the remaining Germans in the Baltic State*--, according to a Stockholm dispatch to French agency in London. Fifty thousand Germans In Lithuania and 10.000 in Estonia and Latvia were unable to return to Oermacy last year,Reuter - 54 words
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Article92 1940-12-13 9 Chungking, Dec. 13. JLJIR. T. V Soong, former Finance Minister, is expected in wellinformed quarters here to visit London shortly in order to conduct negotiations for new credits to China, which the British Government announced it is willing to extend. The same quartersReuter - 92 words
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Article, Illustration54 1940-12-13 9 This picture, radioed to New York and then sent by air mail to Singapore, shoics Hitler shaking hands with Marshal Petain on the border of occupied and unoccupied France. He was returning from his recent trip to Spain. Ribbentrop, the Nazi Foreign Minister, is watching the54 words
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460 1940-12-13 9 GREEKS STILL ADVANCE Weather Slows Down Battle I Athens, Dec. 13. THE rhythm of battle is being much slowed down by snow blizzards and bitter, cold, cables Reuter's special correspondent on the Albanian frontier. The Italians yesterday made repeated counter attacks on the northern part of the 80-mile battle front,460 words
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Article72 1940-12-13 9 London, Dec. 13. BRITISH fighters went up to challenge the waves of enemy raiders which crossed the east coast at Intervals for two hours last night. Other waves of raiders crossed tne south-east coast at a oumber of points. German planes were over severalReuter - 72 words
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98 1940-12-13 9 China Makes Big Tea Deal With Russia Chungking, Dec. 13. £HINA has Just signed a contract with Soviet Russia whereby China will deliver during the coming year $100,000,000 (Chinese currency) worth of tea to Russia, it Is officially announced here. The Ch'na National Tea Corporation signed recently a contract InReuter - 98 words
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110 1940-12-13 9 London, Dec. 13. THERE is already general speculation in Cairo in regard to whether the Italians will have to relinquish their hold on Abyssinia, cables a Reuter special correspondent. For months Italian morale in East Africa has been bolstered up by the empty assuranceReuter - 110 words
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Article101 1940-12-13 9 Clashes In Many Provinces London, Dec. 13. CERIOUS disturbances in French Indo-China were mentioned by the announcer on the Lyons wireless last night. He said that clashes occurred recently in Saigon and in seven provinces between armed forces and demonstrators said to be Communists. It was added thatReuter - 101 words
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Article119 1940-12-13 9 Turkish Premier On State's Resources Ankara, Dec. 13. "THE economic strength of Turkey has assumed such magnitude that it may well influence the final outcome of the world struggle." Thus declared Dr. Saydam, the Turkish Prime Minister, speaking on the anniversary of the national economyReuter - 119 words
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Article89 1940-12-13 9 Havana (Cuba), Dec. 12. AN allegation that German submarines are being provisioned off the shores of Cuba by ships of a neutral country calling here \va* made in the Cuban House of representatives to-day. The allegation was made in Senor Chibas' speech, supporting a motion toReuter - 89 words
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240 1940-12-13 9 De Gaulle Movement Steadily Growing Madrid. Dec. 13. "ANYONE who thinks that the de Gaulle movement Is just a matter of a few rebel generals knows little of the situation." declares the Paris correspondent of the Spanish newspaper Ya. The correspondent continues that the de Gaulle movement represents considerably more.Reuter - 240 words
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Article330 1940-12-13 9 "Eternal Friendship" Agreement London, D?c. IS. A HUNGARO- YUGOSLAV friendship pact was signed in Belgrade lastevening, according to a dispatch to the German news agency. The treaty was signed by Count Csaky and Dr. A. Cincar-Markovitch, the Hungarian and Yugoslav Foreign Ministers respectively. It consists ofReuter - 330 words
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Article271 1940-12-13 9 Help ror Italy Ts Being Withheld London, Dec. 1". THE crushing blows inflicted on Mussolini's armies in North Africa are calculated to have an »lmost decisive effect upon the course of the war, writes Router's ehfei diplomatic correspondent. The Italian fleet must now eltbeff accept battleReuter - 271 words
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Article149 1940-12-13 9 Many Political ArresU And Disappearances London, Dec. 13. REVEALING details of life in Norway under the Nazi tyranny aro glvei ;in a Stockholm dispatch received by the Free French agency in London. Many political arrests were recently made in Norway. A total of 58 have been149 words
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Advertisement99 1940-12-13 9 r^gjiy Devon jll cyder /j| Wm\ for a clean, healthy, and refre.sii/JK IK) Ing drink, Whiteway's Cyder takes i M ifim' a lot ot bcatin 8. J^^k WHL c can offer you a fine selection "*"''*»i\ of Whiteway's Sparkling Cyders ,£f ■^'l.'.afctf-., <see list below) which are made -•^'■;,.JfM"W In99 words
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Article680 1940-12-13 10 Mme. Zarutsky's $100 From Sale Of Painting ARRANGEMENTS FOR CHARITY CINEMA SHOW AT CATHAY nONATIONS received since yesterday have carried The War v Fund beyond the $1,600,000 mark— but only just. The actual total now is $1,600,364, contributions having slackened off markedly since Wednesday. To-day's680 words
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Article47 1940-12-13 10 A MAHJONO drive among members of the m 1 kdfc D, organized V Mrs. Tay I.iui Terk and held at the re.idrnce of Mrs S. B. Tan In Carnhill Circle recently, realized a sum of $361 for 1 section of the Malaya Pntriotic47 words
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Article37 1940-12-13 10 SISTEB E Kr.MioU, Harris of the GCMnI Hospital. Singapore. haa decided not to give the usual Christmas presort! this year and has marir ;i contribution of SlOO tv The War I und in lieu thereof.37 words
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Article169 1940-12-13 10 THIS Diary h intended to call attention to functions which are being held in aid of The War Fund Organizers of such functions are invited to submit details for inclusion in this feature To-day and 17 The Blue Bird by pupils of Dean's School at 302, Orchard169 words
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87 1940-12-13 10 (From Our Own Correspondent) Penang, Dec. 13. A FREE fight broke out at Weld Quay A yesterday afternoon between Indian tongkang coolies who were on strike, and Malay coolies who were engaged to replace them. Police who arrived on scene arrested nine men. No casualties are87 words
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Article101 1940-12-13 10 (Prom Our Own Correspondent) Penang. Dec. 13. AJIRS. Ycoh Cheng Seng who was recently: ITI fined $1,000 under the Defence Finance Regulations for failing to offer gold coins for sale has decided to donate the sale of j the coins exhibited in the case to101 words
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89 1940-12-13 10 MALAYAN school children and college tudents may now travel by rail to any j pan of the country at half fares. The concession applies to scholars attending approved English and Chinese schools throughout Malaya and to such colleges as King Edward VTI College of Medicine and89 words
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524 1940-12-13 10 jyjAMORU SHINOZAKI who failed in his appeal before the Court of Criminal Appeal in Singapore yesterday against conviction for two offences under the Official f Secrets Ordinance, was told by the president of the Court, the acting j Chief Justice. S.S., Mr. Justice! a'Beckett Terrell,524 words
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Article, Illustration460 1940-12-13 10 Ex-Singapore Boy In Indian Army A FORMER Singapore boy, who is now an officer in the Indian Army is at present serving somewhere in Malaya. He is 2nd Lt. Hari Indar Singh Kanwar, son of Mr. K. Dhian Singh, retired senior postmaster of the Malayan Posts460 words
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Article, Illustration53 1940-12-13 10 Mr. H. Weisberg, Financial Secretary, Straits Settlements, who travelled to Sydney by K.N.I.L.M. en route to join his family at Melbourne, on a short visit. Mr. Weisberg in seen in lhis picture being received at the airport by the Resident of Bataviafßr. van Lochen.53 words
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402 1940-12-13 10 DOLICEMEN in the Straits Settlements are no longei 1 punished for contracting debts. A recent welfare survey disclosed that a married first class constable had a bare margin of living wLh no extravagance and no provision for the various religious ceremonies prescribed by custom,402 words
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Article42 1940-12-13 10 MISS PAT LINN, daughter of Squadron-! Leader and Mrs. G. Linn of Stanmore. Middles»»> who Is to marry Mr. R. H. Plckard. i the S.C.C. rugKer player, at the Cathedral of the Good Shepherd to-morrow, arrived from Eng'and yesterday.42 words
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Article256 1940-12-13 10 Wearne Bros. Ltd. Second Donation A NOTHKIt gift of JKO.OOO to The War Fund was approved by. shareholders of Wearne Bros., Ltd., at the annual general meeting held in Singapore this morning. This is the second donation of $50,000 which the company has made to256 words
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105 1940-12-13 10 SUDETEN CRISIS AS FILM BACKGROUND At The Cinema ••The Man I .Married" (Joan Rennetl and Francis LedcreO. 20th Century Fox. At Ihe Cathay. THIS is a moving human drama, fuU of gripping Intonst. It has its political lessons aha, Giving n grim though true picture of life In Nazi Germany.105 words
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Article44 1940-12-13 10 [ILU Ringlet Road, Cumeron Hlßhlan.- w v now open to traffic. All roads on Cameron Highlands are now passable. The public are, however, advised to drive with frr«it care as, in many ca&es, •••ingle tracks only, have been cut through the sIiDS.44 words
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Advertisement93 1940-12-13 10 AMUSEMENTS NMOAfWH BAKI I MTII I lull rmal i 8 p m ■hi. GAKKM h UU VIKh (,mIM Whole p.m GKCAI not; i U 9 9 p.m. to Midnfcht Olobe: Irene. Sky: in Bteekhawk KEt* ivori i ar.j Cinemas ~.d< < w.s Cabaret Dancing Ql.lt NS <;t\l \NG Arms with93 words
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Advertisement20 1940-12-13 10 (Advertisement of The General Electric Co.. Ltd.. of England. "Magnet House." Sint>af>ore.l 1 1MB^ —mmm m Warfn* 181A .M. M20 words
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Article371 1940-12-13 11 Coroner Rejects Statement k HINLSE paid no heed when his mistress tried to dissuade him Horn going out with her husband; the next morning his dead body, rovored with stab wounds, was Found in a Paya Lebar kampong. It was stated at an inquiry in the coroner's371 words
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292 1940-12-13 11 Must Participate If Britain Has War In Far East THE appointment of Air Chief Marshal Sir Robert Brooke-Popham as Commander-in-Chief of the British forces in the Far East, with headquarters in Singapore, has been given great prominence in the newspapers of Java and has292 words
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Article414 1940-12-13 11 SO successful was the Singapore Rural Board's vegetable show, organized for its employees, at the Police Depot on Tuesday, that another show on a larger srale is to be held next year probably in June. This was announced at the Rural Board meeting yesterday by414 words
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Article93 1940-12-13 11 p^ CHARGE that they had murdered one Tan Kah Su by strangling him was explained to four Chinese. Ho Sip Khek, 30. Tan Tat Keng, 18, Ng Glap Soan. 27. and Tan Chin Ho, 30, in the Singapore third court yesterday. Inspector Michael Boyle, of the93 words
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382 1940-12-13 11 OINGAPORE'S passive defence services are to have a nerv special unit composed of members of the St. John Ambulance Brigade. Government has decided that rteps should now be taken to enrol members of the Brigade into an air.bulance and first aid unit382 words
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Article, Illustration188 1940-12-13 11 Building By-Laws Ignorance DOSTERS are being displayed by the Singapore Municipal Commissioners to draw public attention to some frequentlycontravened Municipal regulations regarding advertisement signs, cubicle partitions and building activities generally. Copies of the posters have been sent to associations, guilds, clubs and other public bodies in Singapore, whose188 words
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Article184 1940-12-13 11 PASSING sentence of three months' rigor- ova imprisonment on the first three of I five ycung Hainanese who had been found guilty of gang refcbery, Mr. Justice Pedlow j at the Assizes yesterday said that he had I taken into consideration the fact that they had been184 words
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131 1940-12-13 11 rruiE Rent Assessment Board yesterday X adjourned an application by Leong Man Pan to raise the rent of a three-storey house from $55 to $115. Leong said he wished to convert the house into self-contained flats, charging $35 for the ground and first flnr131 words
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295 1940-12-13 11 CPEAKING at the annual meeting of the European Assoda- tion of Malaya yesterday, the president, Mr. P. H. Battishill, expressed the hope that the incoming committee would tackle energetically the questions of air raid precautions in Singapore and corruption. On both subjects, he said, the Association295 words
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Advertisement174 1940-12-13 11 jJ|§%LCrIANGE jq \T'^ r PALEDRY 1 j SHERRY .'J IHE ACHIEVEMENT OF WHICH THE EMPIRE CAN W iR IU I>KOI MORE AND MORt PEOPLE ARE ADOPT- ING THIS PRODUCT OF SUNN* CAPE PROVINCE, AND BY SO DOING THEY ARE BUYING A REALLY I. (MM) WINE AT AN ATTRACTIVE PRICE (YOU174 words
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Advertisement139 1940-12-13 11 I Ow EVENING uOk^d PRESENTATION CASES. Sets of links, SlMrt Studs and Vest Buttons in a variety of smart designs. FROM: 5.i.50. Sets of Links and Studs without Vest Buttons in the cewest styles. FROM: M 5«. Silk and Art-Sil Fancy Silk Handkcr« Wraps. All Pan I.imn tic... chiefs. Smart139 words
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881 1940-12-13 12 Britain And America Mourn The Passing Of A "Great Ambassador" IORD LOTHIAN, the British Ambassador to the United States, died at 3 a.m. yesterday (American time) at the British Embassy in Washington, from uremic infection, a form of blood poisoninir. r Lord LothianReuter - 881 words
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Article91 1940-12-13 12 Washington, Dec. 12. DRESIDENT Roosevelt has sent a message to King George, saying: "I am shocked beyond measure to hear of the sudden passing of my old friend, and your Ambassador, Lord Lothian. Through nearly a quarter of a century we had come to understand and trustReuter - 91 words
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158 1940-12-13 12 Aircraft U-Boat Action Claimed By Germans Berlin. Dec. U. J^TTACKS on shipping form the theme of to-day's German High Command communl que. During armed reconnaissance flights the German air force is stated to have seriously damaged a ship towed by a freighter near the KentishReuter - 158 words
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123 1940-12-13 12 London, Dec. 12. INDIA'S contribution to the Empire war effort continued to increase during the month of November. The jute mills are no* making shells land production has begun of a new '25 pound-shell and small arms ammunition for air warfare. Large quantities ofBritish Wireless - 123 words
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81 1940-12-13 12 London, Dec. 12. NEWS of the first victory for British fighters equipped with cannon was released to-day. A 21 -year-old R.AJ 1 pilot told how he dived to the attack of two Messerschmitt fighters in a recent battle, missed one with his cannon but hitReuter - 81 words
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84 1940-12-13 12 Hsinglcing, Dec. 12. 'THE establishment of consulates- general at Shanghai and Peiping has been decided upon by the Manichukuo Government in anticipation of the strengthening of political ana economic relations between Nanking and Manchukuo as a result of the recent Japan -Manchukuo-Nanking declaration In addition,Reuter - 84 words
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61 1940-12-13 12 London. Dec. U. UILL sheep farmers In the United Kingdom are to receive special subsidy to supplement this year's returns. It was announced in the House of Commons to-day by Mr. Ernest Brown, Minister for Scotland. The subsidy is based on the breeding stockReuter - 61 words
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Article58 1940-12-13 12 llanpkok. Dec. 12. 'pHE French to-day concentrated artillery lire on Nakbonpanom and Mukdaharn and 11 people are reported to have been killed at the latter town, according to a communique issued by Thai 0.H.Q., which adds that a frontier police patrol was liretl on by a trespassingReuter - 58 words
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Advertisement138 1940-12-13 12 not J-^oitute Beltin shorts are comfortable knitted briefs with Y-Front opening. A wide Lastex waistband supports the abdomen, strengthens the back and encourages erect posture. Worn as underwear, excellent for men of all oges stout or slender. Especially restful for riding, golfing and hiking. Bellin shorts give needed protection after138 words
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Advertisement162 1940-12-13 12 I've ,j|# c the! i^g Btc8 tci fl arettej H lIP flfflfe -,4s^n *i MA.OE I CA SOI Good Supplies of Delicious QV/ILTINE Available Throughout Malaya AT REASONABLE PRIEES WATCH FOR \Jt pyor»» oeM mJ *^w\ FORHAN'S can save them; Why wait for gums to bleed Clean teeth and massage162 words
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Advertisement9 1940-12-13 13 1 Ju v H ;^to^^ 1 TTTfiTfflf Tl^F^"^^ *****^^9 words
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150 1940-12-13 14 \NKARA REPORTED TO HAVE OFFERED MUTUAL AID PACT TO BULGARIA Istanbul, Dec. 12. A LESSENING of tension in the Balkans is given in political circles as the reason for the Turkish Government's decision to suspend the total blackout imposed recently. Turkey's firm attitude,Reuter - 150 words
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Article170 1940-12-13 14 Mannheim And Docks As Chief Targets London, Dec. 12. BOMBERS of the R.A.F. continued their nightly raids on enemy territory yesterday. According to an Air Ministry communique these included visits to invasion ports and a number of aerodromes in German-occupied territory The targets in western GermanyReuter - 170 words
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Article112 1940-12-13 14 German Vessel Captured London, Dec. 12. THE Admiralty announced to-day "The Royai Netherlands nay; destroyer van Kinpspergen yesterday Intercepted the German steamship Rheln (6.050 tons) in West Indies waters. The crew of the Rhein set the ship on flre and attempted to scuttle her, but this was frustrated by theReuter; British Wireless - 112 words
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150 1940-12-13 14 British Action Against Blockade Evasion London. Dec. 12. EVASION of the blockade by vessels carrying cargoes from North \frica ports to Marseilles, which has been reported by French sailors arriving in England, was mentioned in the House of Commons to-day by Sir Robert Gower, who drew the attention of Dr.Reuter - 150 words
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145 1940-12-13 14 Loi.viuii, Dec. 12. j^NdWERLNG a question In the House of Commons regarding the dispatch of parcels to British war prisoners via Lisbon, Sir Edward Orlgg, Under-Secretary for War, said that a representative of the war organization of the British Red Cross Society was nowBritish Wireless - 145 words
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Article152 1940-12-13 14 One R.A.F. Fighter Is Lost In Action London, Dec. 12. POUR enemy aircraft were destroyed over Britain to-day, according to latest official information. Four British fighters shot down three German aircraft this morning when small formations of enemy fighters and flghter-bembers crossed the Kent ccast flyingReuter - 152 words
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Article51 1940-12-13 14 Lisbon, Dec. 12. ABOUT 600 Britsh women were assembled in Parb on Dec. 6 and entrained for a camo at Resssancnn, in France, According to a traveller who has just arrived from Paris. One woman of 84 was stated to have been among them.Reuter - 51 words
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Advertisement466 1940-12-13 14 1 or Business— wear it with a tic Tor Sports wear it open at the neck Tim is the shirt that men hare been hoping for for years. Arrow's "Doubler** adds versatility to the long list of Arrow Shirt virtue*. It has Arrow's famous "Mitoga" figure fit is Sanforized-Shrunk, fabric466 words
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Advertisement191 1940-12-13 14 jffk Tailored by R A A B m. A M SINGAPORE'S FINEST lyl m TAILOR BTg When you wear clothes cut by Raab, you feel at ease on all occasions, ■jK for his fine English suitings arw designed and cut under Mr. J. Raab't personal supervision, which means JB the191 words
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1810 1940-12-13 15 DOUBLE FOR MARLAND AT KUALA LUMPUR? RACING CLASSIFICATIONS Review Selections For Final Day Of Selangor Races Q\N NKK-1 lamer "Snow >' Marland miijht easily score a double with Han| <«ort and Man at Kuala Lumpur tomorrow, the final i the Selanjr>r Turf Chili's winter race nuotiny. A card "f nine1,810 words
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Article23 1940-12-13 15 MON-A(( EPTORS and thr order of running f'>r to-morrow's SrUnr«»r races will b- found in rAf.r Hi! X if rrf:\fi in time.23 words
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Article43 1940-12-13 15 <iwi KEY: S.R.C. vs. K.A.F. Sclct»r), Seletar: S.R.r. II vs. R.A.I. tTenpah), S.IC.C; S.C.C. II vs. Post Office. S.C.C; C.S.C. vs. Punjab Regiment, Balestier; S.C.R.C. vs. IT.M.C.A., S.C.R.C. RCGGER: S.C.C. vs. St. Andrew's Old Boys, S.C.C. BOXING: Happy World stadium.43 words
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404 1940-12-13 15 S. R. C. Second Team Win By Odd Goal S.R.C. II ti S.C.C. II 1. A GOAL scored m the closing stares and against the run of play enabled the s.K.( to beat the S.C.C. m a second team hockey fixture on the padang yesterday. It was a keen and404 words
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266 1940-12-13 15 Field Ambulance 3; V.M.C.A. "A" 1. SETTING a pace which their opponents fcund too fast, the Meld Ambulance scored a well -deserved victory by three goals to one over a V.M.C.A. "A" ride in a hockey match at Anson R „id y.'.stfrday.266 words
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530 1940-12-13 15 Fort Canning IS; S.C.C 0. OLAYING good rugby on the padang yesterday, Fort I Canning did well to beat an S.C.C. fifteen by 15 points (a try, a penalty, a goal and a dropped goal) to nil in a gruelling game Ail530 words
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Article55 1940-12-13 15 THE following have been selected 1 to play hockey for the British Army Officers versos the R.A.F. Officers at the A.P.C. ground on Sunday. Uully-off at 5 p.m. Major Robinson; Lt. McCleid, Major England; Capt. Hope. Lt. McMillan, Capt. Trice; Capt. Elsmie, Capt. Duke, Capt. Cole,55 words
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67 1940-12-13 15 TIES In the S igapore badminton championships to be played this week-end are: 10-MORROW AT 2.15 P.M. Men's Open Doubles Final: Tan Chong Tec and Low Siak Chuan (Marigold) vs. S. Ahmad Mattar and Chia Chin Soon (Eclipse) Inter-club:— Devonshire B.P. vs. JC.S.A. SUNDAY AT67 words
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Article39 1940-12-13 15 r[E final of the Island Club's Siamese Cup was played between Mrs. M. S. L. Burnett and Mrs. K. S. Morgan yesterday and resulted in a win for Mrs. M. S. L. Burnett.39 words
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Article57 1940-12-13 15 A REMINDER is given of to-night's boxing at the Happy World covered stadium. The second of promoter C. B. Tan's efforts, the programme promises plenty of lively fighting. Chief interest is, of course, centred around the eight-round main event between Ah Kow and Baby Chocolatetwo hard-hitting local welterweights,57 words
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Advertisement243 1940-12-13 15 N FATIGUE TIRED FEELING WITH OKASA (a fcuropean Preparation) VERY lew people realist the Importance of supplying proper nourishment to the brain, body and nerves In order to :ombat the effects of over-work and excessive mental and physical activity This is why we find, in these times of abnormal activity,243 words
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669 1940-12-13 16 20 9 000 PRISONERS TAKEN STRONG FORCE DISPERSED Italians In Full Retreat After Losing Masses Of War Material London, Dec. 12. THK best part of three Italian divisions, including Blackshirt formations, have been destroyed or captured in a "victory of the first order," announcedReuter - 669 words
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Article224 1940-12-13 16 General Staff Sends Congratulations London, Dec. 12. A TELEGRAM congratulating Gen. Sir Archibald Wavell, Middle East Commander-in-Chief, on his "brilliant stroke" has been sent by the Secretary of State for War. Mr. Anthony Eden, and the Chief of Imperial General Staff, Gen. Sir John Dill.Reuter - 224 words
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58 1940-12-13 16 London, Dec. 12. A TRIBUTE to the achievement of Gen. Sir Archibald Wavell has come from an unexpected source. An article in a German newspaper, written by a German military expert, says that no surprise attack in Egypt is possible on either side because ofReuter - 58 words
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Article136 1940-12-13 16 Visit To Bombed Areas In Birmingham London, Dec. 13. pHEERED by crowds who pressed closely behind the royal party, the King yesterday made a tour of Birmin; ham and its environs in less than 12 hours after the third big raid on the Birmingham districtReuter - 136 words
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Article134 1940-12-13 16 Historical Buildings Damaged In Raids London, Dec. 12. J7TON COLLEGE, most famous of English schools which was founded 500 years ago by Henry VI, has twice in recent weeks been the victim of enemy bombers. In the first raid more than 200 Incendiary bombsReuter - 134 words
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51 1940-12-13 16 London, Dec. 12. WOMEN in villages and hamlets throughout England and Wales have contributed to the fund for motor ambulances for the R.A.F. raised by the national federation of women's institutes. Nearly 6,000 institutes contributed and three ambulances have been handed to the R.A.F— BritishBritish Wireless - 51 words
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581 1940-12-13 16 R.A.F. Navy Give Full Support In Western Desert Offensive Cairo, Dec. 12. THE R.A.F. and the Royal Navy are giving: the fullest support possible to the British advance westward following the capture yesterday of Sidi Rarrani. The R.A.F. retains mastery of the air and is581 words
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Article193 1940-12-13 16 Britons Touched B\ People's Sympaih) London, Dtv. 10 A FLEET of mobile canteens pre- sented to the Mother Country by the Colonial Empire was for. mally put into service in the forecourt of Buckingham Palace yester< jday by Queen Elizabeth. Ever since the beginning of the193 words
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89 1940-12-13 16 johannettburg, I);.- la QEN. HERTZOG, former Prime Minister and later Leader of the Opposition against Gen. Smuis. has n- u;inxl hia membership of Parliament The resignation of Mr. N. C. Havengft, former Finance Minister under Gon. l.rrizog, U also announced. These developments follow Gen. Hertzoe'sReuter - 89 words
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469 1940-12-13 16 Cairo, Dec. 12. RESPITE days of gruelling fighting some of which took place in thick sandstorms the advance British troops are now in the highest spirits, jubilant at the successes achieved after months of waiting, says Gordon Young, one of Reuter's469 words
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