The naval circles declined to reveal the numbers of the planes which hed already reached Singapore, but in-feated that they amounted to double figures. Three Consolidated bombers vady had reached Singapore via ila Iast_ week bombers will be used by the Anglo-Dutch authorities to patrol the south Pacific and Indien Ocean for Axis raiders as there was a belief that 'a new Axis campaign in these areas would be started soon.
Many Germon ships were available for raiding purposes. authoritative circles claimed was obvious ample reinforcements fare available, in fact "they seem to arrive on almost' every ship nowa-
Asked concerning American aid to Singapore and Malaya, Gen. Bond said that American planes, machine-uns, trucks and lorries were being received but no other military sup: plies.
"Malaya's ale forces are infinitely stronger than ever before, which is most essential for defence of this country and because potential invade must have bases available from which, to launch large scale alr at. tacks," Gen, Bond said-—United Press.
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