Singapore, Oct. 2.
An appeal for a strong "moral front" behind the fighting services was made to the citizens of Malaya by Lieut-General A. E. Percival, G.O.C. in Malaya, in a broadcast.
After paying tribute to the efforts of, all the communities, especially women, for the general welfare of the troops, General Percival said that personal service was now needed, and particularly asked for offers of houses, or parts of houses to provide ah extension of hospital accommodation throughout the country in the event of war.
Urging energy and determination pushing forward voluntary defence lans, he concluded "what the men of britain, Russia and China can do, Cur men in Malaya can and will d
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