All Eyes on Singapore

Series

Series Name: War Pictorial News

Issue

Issue No.

Date Released

17 Nov 1941

Stories in this Issue:

Story

Story No. within this Issue

3 / 3

Summary

SHOTLIST: Map of China and Indian and Pacific Oceans; CU isles round Singapore. Japanese gains in French Indo China (from Vichy). Harbour scenes in "thriving cosmopolitan city" of Singapore. Food and ammunition from Australia, India and the US pour in and are unloaded at Singapore. "Buffalo fighters", to reinforce Britain’s air strength, are unpacked by coolies on Malayan waterfront. Cargo vessels return to the US laden with rubber and tin. Metal is mined by Chinese women in Kuala Lumpur. The Allied troops, including Australian troops operating in the Malayan jungle, engaged in the defence of Singapore. Shots of the Sakais - nomad tribe of aboriginal race - in Malaya, demonstrating their skill with the blowpipe. Troops distribute salt to the Sakais. Aircraft range the Malayan skies. Imperial troops undergo strenuous training.

Keywords

Ships and boats; Aviation; Colonialism; Military

Credits:

Commentator: Rex Keating

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