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Peace Memorial Padre Describes How Singapore Fell
Padre J J Benjamin former P O W 8th Division portrayed the fall of Singapore at a Pleasant Sunday Afternoon in Nimurkah Town Hall. He traced Allied forces in Malaya and Singapore, the Japanese assault, surrender on 15 February 1942, and POW ordeals, ending with a vow to build a Cottage Community for needy children as a peace memorial. He urged a memorial blending courage, service, and sacrifice, with a musical program by local artists.
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J. J. Benjamin
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Numurkah
Singapore
Malayan
Penninsula
Pacific
Timor
Ambon
Rabaul
Empire
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Far East