Newspapers-Shonan Times (Syonan Shimbun)-1942 to 1945
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Search digitised articles from the Shonan Times (Syonan Shimbun) published between 1942 and 1945 in the National Library Board catalogue. CSV metadata include issue and page identifiers, article titles, first-50-word excerpts, and contributors for WWII-era Singapore newspaper research. The open list supports historical discovery of NLB’s NewspaperSG digitisation programme for materials at least 70 years old.
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This dataset is a list of digitised newspaper articles published 70 years ago or longer from the National Library, Singapore. These materials present a valuable resource on Singapore’s history, art and culture, digitised as part of an endeavour to preserve and provide better access to resources located within the library to enable users to explore and discover these resources. For enquiries, please email [email protected]
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| Newspaper title | Issue id | Issue date | Edition | Page id | Page number | Article id | Article title | Article text 1st50words | Contributor |
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| Shonan Times (Syonan Shimbun) | syonantimes19420220-1 | 20 February 1942 | 1 | syonantimes19420220-1.1.1 | 1 | syonantimes19420220-1.2.1 | Masthead | THE SHONAN TIMES Ho. 1. FEBRUARY 20, SHOW A 17. 5 cents. | NA |
| Shonan Times (Syonan Shimbun) | syonantimes19420220-1 | 20 February 1942 | 1 | syonantimes19420220-1.1.1 | 1 | syonantimes19420220-1.2.2 | JAPAN'S POSITION IMPREGNABLE Effect Of Fall Of Singapore | JAPAN'S POSITION IMPREGNABLE Effect Of Fall Of Singapore Gen. Shunroku Hata Issues Verbal Statement GEN. Shunroku Hata, CoMminder-in-Chief, Japanese Forces in China, in a verbal state ment at 3.30 pjn. Wednesday, said that with the fall of Sin? apore, Japan is now strongly established in an impregnable position to conduct | NA |
| Shonan Times (Syonan Shimbun) | syonantimes19420220-1 | 20 February 1942 | 1 | syonantimes19420220-1.1.1 | 1 | syonantimes19420220-1.2.3 | "British Reverses In Malaya | "British Reverses In Malaya Political Blunder In Colonies Stockholm. THE series of British reverses in I Malaya is due to a Britisii political blunder in her coloni*J, comments the London Times Wednesday The Times declares that th* British Government listened only to the opinions oi Britishers in Malaya, and the | NA |
| Shonan Times (Syonan Shimbun) | syonantimes19420220-1 | 20 February 1942 | 1 | syonantimes19420220-1.1.1 | 1 | syonantimes19420220-1.2.4 | British Aircraft Carrier Damaged | British Aircraft Carrier Damaged Lisbon. A BRITISH aircraft carrier limped into the Gulf 0 o«*aWg for repairs yesterday, according to information received here. Five ships have been torpefloea by Axis submarines in the Dutch West Indies, says a report from London on Wednesday. | NA |
| Shonan Times (Syonan Shimbun) | syonantimes19420220-1 | 20 February 1942 | 1 | syonantimes19420220-1.1.1 | 1 | syonantimes19420220-1.2.5 | AMERICANS' DARK DAYS | AMERICANS' DARK DAYS Buenos Aires. Senator Tom Connolly, chairman of the Senate Foreign me aiatio°ns Committee .told the Uoner House that the Americans were having dark days in East Asia, and warned that there were still darker days ahead. He asked the nations to be prepared to meet hardships, adding | NA |
| Shonan Times (Syonan Shimbun) | syonantimes19420220-1 | 20 February 1942 | 1 | syonantimes19420220-1.1.1 | 1 | syonantimes19420220-1.2.6 | BATAVIA APPEALS TO AUSTRALIA | BATAVIA APPEALS TO AUSTRALIA Berne, Switzerland. iiTITH the Japanese attack on Tv the Dutch East Indies increasing from the land, sea and air, Batavia has appealed to Australia for immediate aid, a United Press dlspatcn from Sydney reveals. The Australian Parliament was to-day summoned to discuss ways and means to | NA |
| Shonan Times (Syonan Shimbun) | syonantimes19420220-1 | 20 February 1942 | 1 | syonantimes19420220-1.1.1 | 1 | syonantimes19420220-1.2.7 | REDS SMASHED BY GERMANS | REDS SMASHED BY GERMANS Berlin. AS_a result of the thrust by German forces ,n the central sector of the Eastern Front, another powerful corps oi the Red forces has been smashed wltn heavy losses. The Germans captured many prisoners and mucn war materials. | NA |
| Shonan Times (Syonan Shimbun) | syonantimes19420220-1 | 20 February 1942 | 1 | syonantimes19420220-1.1.1 | 1 | syonantimes19420220-1.2.8 | Australia Further Isolated | Australia Further Isolated Saigon. AUSTRALIA will be further isolated from the United States. Canberra announced to-day the suspension of radio telephone service with these countries with effect from Feb. 2L The Department of the Post Master-General says that the step has been decided upon by the War Cabinet for reasons | NA |
| Shonan Times (Syonan Shimbun) | syonantimes19420220-1 | 20 February 1942 | 1 | syonantimes19420220-1.1.1 | 1 | syonantimes19420220-1.2.9 | Enemy Destroyer Sunk Yesterday | Enemy Destroyer Sunk Yesterday A FEW enemy destroyers were sighted to the south of Shonan Island. One was sunk while a second received several hits. Two enemy transports were also sighted, of which one was sunk. Meanwhile, it is reported that Japanese airmen accounted for 32 enemy planes over Java | NA |
| Shonan Times (Syonan Shimbun) | syonantimes19420220-1 | 20 February 1942 | 1 | syonantimes19420220-1.1.1 | 1 | syonantimes19420220-1.2.10 | ENEMY HANGARS DESTROYED | ENEMY HANGARS DESTROYED Vichy. THE United States War Department disclosed that the air attack on American positions in the Bataan Peninsula was gaining in ferocity. From the Bataan front, it is reported that despite a furious barrage of the enemy's anti-air-craft guns, Japanese dive bombers swooped down and seriously damaged | NA |
| Shonan Times (Syonan Shimbun) | syonantimes19420220-1 | 20 February 1942 | 1 | syonantimes19420220-1.1.1 | 1 | syonantimes19420220-1.2.11 | U.S. NATIONALS FLEEING DUTCH EAST INDIES | U.S. NATIONALS FLEEING DUTCH EAST INDIES ABATAVIA report says that large numbers of American nationals have been evacuated from the Dutch East Indies, making a total of 15,600 during the past few weeks. Only 100 Americans remain in the Dutch Bast Indies, says a Saigon report. | NA |
| Shonan Times (Syonan Shimbun) | syonantimes19420220-1 | 20 February 1942 | 1 | syonantimes19420220-1.1.1 | 1 | syonantimes19420220-1.2.12 | OUR FIRST ISSUE To Our Friends—The People Of Malaya | OUR FIRST ISSUE To Our Friends—The People Of Malaya In this fortress of Singapore (Shonan) and the Peninsula of Malaya, all arms and military Dbjectives are under the control of the Nippon troops. The Press, which is the most powerful organ for the expression of views, comes under the domination | NA |
| Shonan Times (Syonan Shimbun) | syonantimes19420220-1 | 20 February 1942 | 1 | syonantimes19420220-1.1.1 | 1 | syonantimes19420220-1.2.13.1 | Page 1 Advertisements Column 1 | The Nippon Authority of Pulau Shonan desires the following persons to report for duty. 10 Workers and Engineers of Gas, Electric, Waterworks and those connected with Broadcasting. ?ney should report for duty at the Nippon Army idminTstration Office at the Municipal Building, Singapore, immediately. „*„^*o 2 The civilians are requested | NA |
| Shonan Times (Syonan Shimbun) | syonantimes19420220-1 | 20 February 1942 | 1 | syonantimes19420220-1.1.1 | 1 | syonantimes19420220-1.2.13.2 | Page 1 Advertisements Column 2 | ADVERTISEMENTS Personal or business advertisements will be accepted at the office of The Shonan Times in Cecil Street. Mrs. Irene Ferroa last seen on Tuesday 10-2-42 together with Mr. and Kirs. J C. Mathi^'i in a blue "Cii,roon" saioon (Malacca registration). Anyone knowing of her whereabouts please contact Roy Ferroa. | NA |
| Shonan Times (Syonan Shimbun) | syonantimes19420220-1 | 20 February 1942 | 1 | syonantimes19420220-1.1.2 | 2 | syonantimes19420220-1.2.14 | DECLARATION OF THE COMMANDER OF THE NIPPON ARMY. | DECLARATION OF THE COMMANDER OF THE NIPPON ARMY. Tomoyuki Yamashita, CINGAPORE is not only the connective pivot of the British Empire to control British J India, Australia and East Asia, but the strong base to invade and squeeze them j and Britain has boasted of its impregnable features for many | Tomoyuki Yamashita |
| Shonan Times (Syonan Shimbun) | syonantimes19420221-1 | 21 February 1942 | 1 | syonantimes19420221-1.1.1 | 1 | syonantimes19420221-1.2.1 | Masthead | THE SYONAN TIMES I\o. 2 FEBRUARY 21, 2602, SYOWA 17 5 cents | NA |
| Shonan Times (Syonan Shimbun) | syonantimes19420222-1 | 22 February 1942 | 1 | syonantimes19420222-1.1.1 | 1 | syonantimes19420222-1.2.2 | BRILLIANT NIPPON SUCCESSES | BRILLIANT NIPPON SUCCESSES Air Force Deals Death Blow To Port Darwin Loss Of Bases Puts Allies On Verge Of Total Collapse Tokyo, Feb. 21. COLLOWING the capture of Hong Kong, Manila and Syonan and the severe Nipponese air raid on Port Darwin, the enemy has been deprived of important bases. | NA |
| Shonan Times (Syonan Shimbun) | syonantimes19420221-1 | 21 February 1942 | 1 | syonantimes19420221-1.1.1 | 1 | syonantimes19420221-1.2.2 | LARGE-SCALE ATTACK ON PORT DARWIN | LARGE-SCALE ATTACK ON PORT DARWIN Australia's Northern Defences Crippled Thirteen Enemy Warships 46 Aircraft Destroyed Tokyo, Feb. 20. THIRTEEN enemy vessels were sunk while 46 aircraft were either shot down or destroyed in Thursday's air raid on Port Darwin by Nipponese naval air force, the Imperial Headquarters in Tokyo announced | NA |
| Shonan Times (Syonan Shimbun) | syonantimes19420221-1 | 21 February 1942 | 1 | syonantimes19420221-1.1.1 | 1 | syonantimes19420221-1.2.3 | The Meaning Of Syonan | The Meaning Of Syonan IN naming Singapore isiana Syonan, the Nipponese Government hopes to bring prosperity to all civilians in Syonan. We think it appropriate to explain the meaning of Syonan. Some of you already know that this era in Nippon history is called Syowa. The meaning of Syo is | NA |
| Shonan Times (Syonan Shimbun) | syonantimes19420221-1 | 21 February 1942 | 1 | syonantimes19420221-1.1.1 | 1 | syonantimes19420221-1.2.4 | The Salween Crossed | The Salween Crossed (From a war base in Burma) Tokyo. Feb. 20. NIPPONESE army air corps in large formations conducted raids on enemy military positions in Northern Burma several times on Thursday, inflicting heavy blows on the retreating British troops. Meanwhile, it is disclosed that the Nipponese army engineering corps | NA |
| Shonan Times (Syonan Shimbun) | syonantimes19420221-1 | 21 February 1942 | 1 | syonantimes19420221-1.1.1 | 1 | syonantimes19420221-1.2.5 | RETURN TO NORMAL | RETURN TO NORMAL HELP to restore the normai life of the city by returning to your trade, re-opening your shops or stores, laundries and bakeno etc., as soon as possible. | NA |
| Shonan Times (Syonan Shimbun) | syonantimes19420221-1 | 21 February 1942 | 1 | syonantimes19420221-1.1.1 | 1 | syonantimes19420221-1.2.6 | WAVELL WOUNDED | WAVELL WOUNDED Shanghai. GEN. Sir Archibald Wavell, Allied Commander-in-Chief in the south-west Pacific, has been wounded, according to reliable British information from Madrid. Gen. Wavell is now under medical treatment. Although the report does not disclose when and how Gen. Wavell was wounded, it is presumed that he was wounded | NA |
| Shonan Times (Syonan Shimbun) | syonantimes19420221-1 | 21 February 1942 | 1 | syonantimes19420221-1.1.1 | 1 | syonantimes19420221-1.2.7 | COMMUNICATIONS | COMMUNICATIONS COMMUNICATION with the Malay Peninsula will be restored as soon as possible. The wanton destruction of civilian amenities caused by the retreating British has been enormous but these are being rapidly repaired. | NA |
| Shonan Times (Syonan Shimbun) | syonantimes19420221-1 | 21 February 1942 | 1 | syonantimes19420221-1.1.1 | 1 | syonantimes19420221-1.2.8 | Fate Of Java Foredoomed | Fate Of Java Foredoomed Lisbon, Feb. 20. DEFLECTING the great Allied concern over the Nipponese advance, Denis McEvoy, N.B.C. commentator and formerly news correspondent in Tokyo, says in a broadcast that unless large-seal** reinforcements can arrive and arrive in time, the fate of Java is foredoomed. Meanwhile, Press reports from | NA |
| Shonan Times (Syonan Shimbun) | syonantimes19420221-1 | 21 February 1942 | 1 | syonantimes19420221-1.1.1 | 1 | syonantimes19420221-1.2.9 | Enemy Ruse To Use Chiang | Enemy Ruse To Use Chiang Nanking, Feb. 20. IT has been decided that Gen. Chiang Kai-shek is to be appointed Commander-in-Chief of the forces of Britain and China with headquarters to be established at Mandalay. information reaching Nanking revealed on Thursday. This appointment reflects the British design to let the | NA |
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