The Straits Times, 22 September 1936
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Title Section38 1936-09-22 1 The Straits Times (ESTABLISHED NEARLY A CENTURY.I THE LARGEST AND MOST INFLUENTIAL NEWSPAPER IN MALAYA L") PAGES. SINGAPORE, TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 1936 PRICE 10 CENTS The Straits Times 20 PAGES SINGAPORE, TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 1936. PRICE 10 CENTS,38 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement275 1936-09-22 1 SINGAPORE! 140. CECIL ST. ('PHONE 8471), lIj! v ivJir v vS*^ JODELITE (E,EC3-ISTEE,Er» The Original British Wood Preservative "Jodelite" will effectually protect Timber from the ravages of Sea Worms, White Ants, Rats, all Insects which attack Wooden Buildings and also '.om Dry Rot. §HE£t~' Sfi Ea*y of applies o: one275 words
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Advertisement159 1936-09-22 1 FOR THE RUGBY SEASON MANFIELD "ELMER H Plf ROBINSON'S RUGBY GRADE BLACK BOX R.M ER £®M®n BLACK BOX CALF CALF. TWO MODELS jL LIGHT WEIGHT FORWARD AND FLEXIBLE AND THREE QUARTER. fd^^f^Bm* DURABLE. Price $12.50 Pair, Price $5.50 Pair. RUGBY FOOTBALLS RUGBY JERSEYS THE WELL KNOWN Jv 3JL NAVY -WHITE159 words
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Advertisement91 1936-09-22 1 KUALA LUMPUR: 25. JAVA ST. (*PHOME =33C}. Scots OJhLsky r h* fasl«rn f.~»r>, I, ■|4 A SPECIAL DISPLAY OF DAINTY HANDBAGS NOT OFTEN DOIS STYLE STAND OUT WHITE, Wf WASHABLE AND EVENING BAGS. Just that little difference which makes ALL the difference. A little more originality in conception. A little91 words
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Obituary44 1936-09-22 2 DEATH LOKE —At her residence. 11, Buklt Nanas. Kuala Lumpur, on Sept. 21, Mrs. Alan Loke i nee Lam Chooi Lan) age 41, the beloved wife of Mr. Alan Loke. Date of funeral to be announced later. S.S.. F.M.S. and China papers please copy.44 words
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Article71 1936-09-22 2 H R H Princess Purachatra and family wish to express their heartfelt thanks to aU relatives, friends. and clubs for sending WTeaths. letters of condolences in their bereavement, which they regret they have not been able to acknowledge Individually. The family of the late Mr. Gaw Khek Khlam thank all71 words
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Page 2 Advertisements
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Advertisement77 1936-09-22 2 JACKSON JENKINSON —The engagement Is announced between Patrick Harvey Drvrnsher Jackson. Assistant Commissioner of Police, eldest son of R. D. Jackson (Late of F.M.S.) and the late Mrs. Jackson of Les Marals House, Jer..ey, and Faith Charmian. daughter of Capt. and Mrs. Jcnkinson— St. Brelades, Parkstone, Dorset. PHOTOGRAPHS. Copies of77 words
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Advertisement781 1936-09-22 2 SITUATION VACANT h ENGINEERS GUIDE TO SUCCESS— FREE 1 contains widest choice of engineering courses In the world, over 200, and shows how many students In the F.M.S. have achieved successlul courses In Engineering by taking the TJ.G.B. Correspondence Courses for Recog- s niscd Qualifications such as— A31.1. Mech. E.,781 words
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Advertisement1070 1936-09-22 2 HOUSES, FLATS TO LET BUNGALOW, 300 Orchard Road. Mod. San. Cheap. Apply N. Abdeall. 16. Malacca St. TO LET Modem Bungalow, 314 Orchard Road, entry Oct L Apply Sayers. 11 Malacca Street. FURNISHED HOUSE TO LET No. 9. One Tree Hill, Grange Road, Immediate entry, apply Paterson. Simons Co.. Ltd.1,070 words
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Advertisement366 1936-09-22 2 BUSINESS PREMISES TO LET SEND FLOOR, Kelly Walsh Bid* Raffles Place. Apply Kelly L Walsh. OODOWNS. Read Street off River Valley Road. 4.000 to 30.000 square feet United OFFICES at 1 and 4-A. Prince St. and 22, Raffles Place Apply. Koh Chew Kee 129, Ktlllney Road. GODOWNS at Trafalgar Street,366 words
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Advertisement654 1936-09-22 2 AUCTION NOTICE IMPORTANT 2 DAYS' AUCTION SALE of latest style cross-grain pattern wax polished and walnut stained teak dining, sitting and 11 bedrooms' furniture of every description: Including one 6-seater Tourer "Morris Oxford" Car S-519 In perfect running order, wire nettings as laid to tennis court, tennis net, blue cloth654 words
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Advertisement379 1936-09-22 2 BUSINESS CARDS Etc^ MASSAGE HALL MANICURE AND MASSAGE Mrs. HARD and Miss HANA 60. WATERLOO STREET. Telephone 7467. WATERMAN'S lOF.AL FOUNTAIN PENS. Waterman's Fountain Pens sui: lead. They are the Writers' bosom friends, and they never fall to give serv.ee. They are a pleasure to write with, and they outlast379 words
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Page 2 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous184 1936-09-22 2 SUBSCRIPTION RATES Singapore Within Outside Without Malaya Malaya Postage WnnthlT 3.00 4.00 f 8.5« Quarterly 8-50 fli.W I 7-50 Half Vearly WOO $24.00 J15.00 le»r!y *3».00 00 IJ0.00 Notr— Outstallon cheques ahauld Include the nsnal bank discount ADVERTISEMENT RATES The charges and instructions for CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS are as under:— 25184 words
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Advertisement701 1936-09-22 3 P. 0. BRITISH INDIA AND APCAR LINES. (Incorporated In England.) MAIL PASSENGER AND CARGO SERVICES rENINGULAR AND ORIENTAL 8. N. CO UNDER CONTRACT WITH HIS MAJESTY S GOVERNMENT, LONDON AND FAR EAST MAIL SERVICE OUTWARD FROM LONDON FOR CHINA AND JAPAN. Due Tonnage Spore. 1936 SOUEAN 6.500 Sept. 24 CORFU701 words
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Advertisement400 1936-09-22 3 SHIPPING ANNOUNCEMENTS. (NIPPON YUSEN KAISHA) GENERAL PASSENGER AGENTS FOR CUNARD WHITE STAR LTD. TO EUROPE VIA SUEZ. Regular fortnightly sailings. London via Penang, Colombo, Aden, Suez, Port Said, Naples, Marseilles and Gibraltar. S.S. HAKUSAN MARU Oct. 1. S.S. HARUNA MARU Oct. 15. S.S. KATORI MARU Oct. 29. S.S. KASHIMA MARU400 words
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Advertisement628 1936-09-22 3 PASSENGER AND FREIGHT SERVICE. BANGKOK LINE Luxurious One Class Motorships. Most Cabins have adjoining private bath. Excellent Cuisine. FOR MARSEILLES. LONDON. ROTTERDAM, HAMBURG AND COPENHAGEN From From From From Spore Malacca Port Penang MS. Slum LALANDIA 29/9 29/9 30-9 2/10 JUTLANDIA 20/10 20/10 21/10 23/10 N.EONIA 3/11 3/11 4/11 6/11628 words
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Advertisement254 1936-09-22 3 B. I. S. N. CO., LTD. (Incorporated in England) APCAR LINE. FOB DONG KONG. MOJI, KOBE AND OSAKA &.s. GOGRA Sept. 23. (CARGO ONLY) HARPER, GI.-.FILLAN A CO.. ITD. Tele. 586 L ArenU SARAWAK STEAMSHIP COMPANY LIMITED. (Incoroorated In Sarawak) SINGAPORE TO KUCHING VYNER BROOKE Sept. 30 5 p.m. VYNER254 words
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Advertisement1118 1936-09-22 3 THE BLUE FUNNEL LINE (Ocean The llua Klilow Steamship Co (1932) Ltd. Steam Ship Co. Ltd.. and China Mutual The Cunard White -tar ltd. Steam Navigation Co.. Ltd.) The Sarawak S4eam«Mn Co ltd. The Strait* Steamship Co^ Lt*. The Australian Orlrn.il 1 in, Iti The China Navigation Co.. Ud The1,118 words
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SHIPPING & MAILS.
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Article137 1936-09-22 4 THE SINGAPORE HARBOUR BOARD SINGAPORE HARBOUR BOARD. Tuesday, September 22. Ships alongside the Wharves or expected to lTe Entrance Godown Gate East Wharf Rajula 22 1 Main Wharf Dempo 18 a Dlomed 14 Kedah 11 Kudat 8 Idonieneus 6 3 Empire Dock SUverfceech 30 SUvercypress 32 3 Larut 37 3137 words
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Article22 1936-09-22 4 Mi? Chltral is expected tc urrta re at 10 a.m. on Wednesday. She will proceed alongside tfc 3.H.8. Wharf on arrival.22 words
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363 1936-09-22 4 SINGAPORE MAILS CLOSE. AIR MAILS. Correspondence for tranimlsslon bs atr "via Netnerlands" must De specially and clearly superscribed "By X.L.M. Today. Bagan Selat Pandjang (Hong Tbong) P m Bengkalis Laboean BUllt (Rokani 3 P m Fori de Kocfc Padang. Paii&n Barce St Slak (Hong Kwong) Indo-Chlna (Cap VareJa) 3.30 p.m.363 words
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Article95 1936-09-22 4 Mails from Australia. Netherlands [ndles etc. expected today, Sept. 22, t>y air (Qantas) will be deilTered to boxholders at 3.30 p.m. General delivery of letters at 4.05 p.m. Mails from Netherlands Indies expected today, Sept. 22, by air (Netherlands) will be delivered to boxholders at 1 p.m. General95 words
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Article135 1936-09-22 4 Correspondence for transmission by air "via Netherlands" must be specially md clearly superscribed "By X.L.M." Malls will close at Kuala Lumpur as follows Tomorrow. Iran, (Formerly Persia) L TLondon by air (Netherlands) 7.30 am Thursday, Sept. 24. Australasia, Java and Timor by air (Qantas) 8.15 am India,135 words
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Article50 1936-09-22 4 Sept. 20: Kangaroo (Brit); Kashlma Maru, Lyons Mam, Clyde Maru (Jap.): 31 Klang (Fch); Josefina, Kulit, Rogscveen (Dut). Sept. 21: Mllo, Aletta, Gewang, Op ten Noort, Both (Dut); Ginyo Ma: 'Jap): Benrtnnes. Neleus, Eumaeus. Alipore, Sin Kheng Seng, Gemas r^nd]ong Balel (Brit.); Turicum Nor.); Nordmark (Ger.); Hcng He -Chi).50 words
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Article289 1936-09-22 4 r*HE health t>ul.etin of the League of Nations cistern bureau for the week mded Sept. 12 is as follows: Plague. A satisfactory feature for, ,he week is the absence of human] plague in any of the eastern pores. Rodent plague, however, was notified rrom Bassein289 words
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Article98 1936-09-22 4 INNOVATIONS IN P. O LINERS The thermos Jugs which are fitted In every flrst-class cabin In the P. and 0. liner Strathmore for Iced water have proved so popular that it has been decided to equip the whole of the ftrst-class accommodation In the P. and O. fleet in the98 words
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Article30 1936-09-22 4 Almost 150 ships are at present beii^g built on the Clyde, and the yards sre &O busy that the summer holiday** of many of the workers will be Interfered vith.30 words
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Article140 1936-09-22 4 The Tyne yards in the fii.t .six months of this year launchi-d 16 vessels, representing a tonnage of 59.594, compared with 13 vessels and 49,595 tons In the corresponding period of last year. There are now 35 vessels of approximately 170.000 tons buiidlng en the Tyne. Wm.140 words
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Page 4 Advertisements
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Advertisement531 1936-09-22 4 BOUSTEAD CO., LTD. (Incorporated In FM.S LLOYDS AGENTS BOOKING AGENTS. F.M.3. RLYS. AtiV SIAM STATES RAILWAYS. TELEPHONE: Freight 543J— P»ss»»e 5431. CANADIAN (Incorporated in England.) CORONATION OF KING EDWARD Till MAY 1937. Early Booking la strongly advised. Travel CAMADIAH PACIFIC. flit EMPRESS ROUTE alien TRANSPACIFIC SERVICES »la HONOLULU or direct531 words
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Advertisement495 1936-09-22 4 flQcorpor&tcd in straits Settlements! UB ELLERMAN BUCRNALL ISTHMIAN STEAMSHIP STEAMSHIP CO.. LTD. COMPANY. (Incorporated to England). (Incorporated in U.S.A.) "ELLERMAN" LINK. BOSTON. NEW YORK BALT;MOK« FOR HAVRE. LONDON. Via CAPE OF GOOD nOPE ROTTERDAM HAMBURG. Due Sallf BOTTtKUABi TUSCALOOSA CITY Sept. 23 Stpt. 27 Via Port* and Soei CanaL STEEL495 words
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Miscellaneous472 1936-09-22 4 ftlal?van Meteorological Servlee Dally Weather Resort. Stations Titesterday Last night max. rain- bright min temp, fall s'shine temp •F ins. fcrs. V F West Coast. Alor Star 89 0.02 7.7 75 Bayan Lepas (Penang) 83 Nil 8.6 74 Sitiawan 89 Nil 7.5 72 Bukit Jeram 89 Nil 4.1 72 Malacca472 words
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187 1936-09-22 4 i vrunß I IKP nnnnv4Tfnv MITIW CORONATION CKUIisL. The cruise will be run In co-oper-atlon wlth Messrs Roxburgh. Coin Scott and Co G i aS g O w, who are responsible for the shore arrangements in )ndon where tne Californla wn act as a fl oa ting hotel for her187 words
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Advertisement343 1936-09-22 5 ROMANCE FLAMES II 1 FROM THE PAMPAS MJ'j] IN I STORY OF BANDIT LOVE! Efl <0 r Picsenting a new screen personality |fcJljJe»<Mße^MpM|BM^JP^^fl JOHN CARROLL HWIHI OF FORTUNE AND CONCERT BARITONE AS THE DASHING ROMANTIC GAUCHO IN 'HI GAUCHO* RKO-RADIO MUSICAL ROMANCE WITH STEFFI PUNA, ROD LA ROCQUE. WEEK-END MATINEES343 words
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Advertisement179 1936-09-22 5 A TOMORROW jb LHAM B R A Dolls that walk, talk and KILL 4^M m 1001 unbelievable j JM thrills! y^ jf BARRY MO RE with LIONEL MAUREEN BARRYMORES C'SULLiVAN greatest dramatic r||AM characterization aia/TOM since LON CHANEY L wlwn "UNHOLY 3" DISSOLUTION OF PARTNERSHIP LIQUIDATION SALE NOW IN FULL179 words
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Advertisement152 1936-09-22 5 Clearer reproduction and longer life to your Records. 15 cts. per box. T. M. A. MUSIC HOUSE, Singapore Kuala Lumpur !poh. ASTHMA If you want relief from spells of hard breathing, choking and wheezing that makes you gasp for breath, try Himrod'i Cure. It ha* brought relief to sufferers for152 words
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Advertisement174 1936-09-22 5 MARLBOROUGHj "KOVALAN" (TAMIL) /"^"^■qrOL f Study this diagram «cc \V YV) I j- how I lie tufted end of tho V-jS UK" "> Pr »-Pky- lac -tic Perma. X^'V^L f^y" G r'P reaches in anil X*sL V Arl around en; y pun <>f all W iShX«w-va lhe bark teetll On/v174 words
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Page 5 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous155 1936-09-22 5 WHAT IS ON TODAY, fHE Straits Times is publishing this daily feature to give readers a comprehensive summary of entertainments, meetings, sports events, social functions and other outstanding happenings. Organisers of meetings etc. are invited to submit diary dates. HOTELS. RAFFLES HOTEL: Orchestral concert, 8.15 9.15 p.m. Formal dinner and155 words
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Miscellaneous110 1936-09-22 5 GLOBE THEATRE: The Jiail of the Lonesome Pine. 7.15. 9.30. RITZ. GEYLANG: The False Madonna. And. Rose Marie. 7.45—11 p.m. ROW, KATONG: Hi Gaucho. 6.15. 9.15. REGAL: Surya-Kui:arl. 6 15. 9 15. MARLSOROL'GII: Kovalan Tamil talkie. 6.15. 9.15. SUN THEATRE (New World): Curly Top. 7.15. 9.30. TIVOL1: San Meng Sin.110 words
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Article181 1936-09-22 5 Badminton. (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Sept. 21. The first round ties in the women'i singles championship under tnt auspices of the Selangor Badminton Association were played at the Victoria Institution Hall yesterday. Miss Dorothy Low was gi en very stiff opposition before beating Miss Slew181 words
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Article107 1936-09-22 5 Local C.R.C. Beaten In Inter-Club Games. A party from the Johore Chine.-.o Football Club visited Batu Pahat ana played football, badminton and basket ball matches against the Chinese Recreation Club. They won evary match, and are to bt congratulated on their success. They were entertained107 words
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Article83 1936-09-22 5 The following are SRC. Hockey teams for this week: Wednesday. SRC. ground, vs. Cevlon SDorts Club O. C. Aerla, A. G. Armstrong, T. Ali buquerque. G. Rocs. G. E. M. Oehlers, L. F. Alvis, D. Ross. N. SuUivan. J. de Souza. G. B. Armstrors. P. d'Almeida. Friday. SRC. ground, vs.83 words
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Article48 1936-09-22 5 Hockey. The following will repres?nt the Y.M.C.A. against the R.A.M.C. today at Tanglln: C. Simon; Thong Sing Ching. V. Armstrong; S. Hope, Lee Fong Llm (capt.), M. Modder; J. Manass3h, C Crocker, C. Reshty, M. Hope, M Catchatoor. Reserves:— E. K. Yzelman and G. L. Day.48 words
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LATEST LOCAL STOCK AND SHARE QUOTATIONS.
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Article323 1936-09-22 6 United Kingdom Rubber Stocks Fall 1,900 Tons. From Our Financial Correspondent. Singapore, Sept. 22. The local share market opened very dull this morning. Tin is down 80s. in London and of a cent in New York. The London Exchange is ihowtag very little interest in tin shans;323 words
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Article193 1936-09-22 6 Singapore. September 22, 12 noon. Bayer. Seller Java Cube 9 00 White Muntok Pepper 34 00 White Peoper 13 50 Black Pepper 7.50 Mixeo BiacK Peoper •Sundried Copra 5.65 Mixed Copra 5.05 Small Flake Tapioca 4<J0 Fair Flake Tapioca 4 10 Mi-d Pearl Tapioca 5 25 Small Pearl Tnpioca193 words
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Article57 1936-09-22 6 About .C35.COO will b> sper.t on alt rations at the Standard Motor Factory at Coventry, as a result of which the firms production capacity will b3 more than doubled. The Company Is transferring the executive section of Its service and repairs aepartOMM from Park Royal, London back to Coventry, whence57 words
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STOCKS AND SHARES.
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Article558 1936-09-22 6 Lssue val. Fraser Co. Lyall Evatt •iuyers Sellers Buyers Sellers 4/- Ampat Tin 4/4'/ 2 4/9 4/6 4/9 £1 Asam Kumbang 27/- 29/-cd 28/- 30/-cd £1 Austrai Malay 52/<5 54/6xd 53/- 55/-xd 5/- Ayer Hltam 15/6 16/6cd 15/- 16/-cd 1 Ayer Weng 1.70 1.75 1.70 1.77V4 £1 Bangnn Tin558 words
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Article404 1936-09-22 6 2 2 Alex Brick Ord. MO 1.25 1.20 1.30 2 2 do 7'/ 2 Prefs. 1.45 1.55 1.45 1.55 10 10 Atlas Ice 10.00 11.00 10.00 11.00 £1 £1 B.A.T 6.1.3 6.5.0 6.2.6 6.7.6 1 1 B. M Broadcasting 0.90 1.00 0.90 1.00 10 5 B. M. Trustee 6.50404 words
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Article183 1936-09-22 6 li-To 1901 red. 1940 $400,000 Int. Mar. 31 Sept. 30 108 iVs'.c 1907 red. 1947 $1,600,000 Int. M.ir. 31 Sept. 30 113 *V4% 1900 red. 1955 S1.C00.000 Int. Mar. 31. Sept. 30 120 Mt 1913 red. 1963 $2,000,000 Mar 31 Sept. 30 114 5% 192B red. 1956-66183 words
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Article355 1936-09-22 6 Todays Prices Eraser Co. L>all Evatt Allenby 1.50 1.55 1.50 160 AlorGajih 1.00 1.10 0.9s 1.05 Amal Ma, ay ($2) 3.20 3.35 3.20 3.35 Ayer Hitam 1.30 1.40 1.30 1.40 Ayer Mole* 105 1.15 1.00 1.10 Ayer Panad IAV,' 2 1-55 :.5O 1.60 Bassett 0.60 0.85 0 59355 words
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Article203 1936-09-22 6 The following ars the exchange rates chls morning according to the dalb circular issued by the Hong Kong and Shanghai Banktng Corporation:— MUM London T.T 2/4 1/16 London demand 2/4 1/16 London 4 month' sight 2/4>/ 8 Lyons, demand 897 Hamburg demand 145 New York demand 59 l 8203 words
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Article83 1936-09-22 6 Noon. Today. Buyers. Sellers. No. 1 X. R. S. S. in cases (F.O.B.) Sept. 27 1/16 267/ 8 Good F.A.Q. In cases (F.O.B.) Sept. 26 15/16 26 13/16 No. 1 X. R. S. S. (Spot loose) Awardable Singapore 26 13 16 26 15/16 October 2783 words
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Article373 1936-09-22 6 London, Sept. 21. The following are today's closing middle prices on the London Stock Exchange: Shares of £1 denomination unless otherwise stated: Yester- Rise day. or tall Conversion Loan S p.c. 1944-64 119:i Funding Loan 4 p.c. 1960-90 119 +'i War Loan SMs p.c 1077* +\i Straits 6373 words
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Article91 1936-09-22 6 London, Sept. 21. The following are closing mean rates:— Psrls 76 59/64 Athens 532 sellers Ne"- York 5.06^1 Bucharest 678 Mfian Montreal 5.05"; RIt i% Brussels :-9.98 sellers official U<r.eva 15.54 Belgrade 22b Amsterdam 7.46'i Buenos Aires unquotea Milan 64 n Montevideo 33 9/16 Berlin 12.59 sellers official MadridBritish Wireless - 91 words
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Article21 1936-09-22 6 The output of tin ore from Talam Mines Limited for July was 289 picuLs and for August 357 piculs.21 words
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Article133 1936-09-22 6 STERLING RUBBER DIVIDENDS. Raja Musa Pays Two Years' Preference Arrears BEKANANG (SELANGOR) RI'RBEK. The directors of Beranang (Selangor) Rubber Plantations Ltd. are mending the payment of a dividend of 4 per cent, on account of the year ended June 30 last. CONSOLIDATED MAIAY RI'RBER. The directors of Consolidated Malay Rubber133 words
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Article414 1936-09-22 6 Handicaps For The First Day. Ths following are the handicaps fcr the first day (Friday) of the Singapore Turf Club's Autumn Skye Meeting: Horses Class 4— Div. 1— 5 1 furs.: Gallant Maggie 10 0. RawruiK MS, Excuse Me 9.12. Woover 9.12. Komolux 9.11. Britann'.a 910. Dig Up414 words
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Advertisement7 1936-09-22 6 McALISTER CO., LTD. SOLE AGENTS FOR MALAYA.7 words
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FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL NEWS.
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Article518 1936-09-22 7 FURTHER PROSPECTING BEING UNDERTAKEN. DISTRIBUTION OF 13 PER CENT. The report of the directors of Bakau Tin Limited states that the profit for the year ended June 30 last was $14,041 to which has been added $5,222 brought forward from last year, making a total of $19,263.518 words
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Article184 1936-09-22 7 Favourable Trade Balance In August. Berlin, Sept. 20. The German foreign trade returns for August show an excess of experts over imports of 63 million reichmarks compared with an excess of exports over Imports of 49 million reichmarks In July. August showing by far the greatest export184 words
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Article41 1936-09-22 7 London, Sept. IS. The total amount applied for In tenders for £50,000.000 Treasury Bliu! was £84,170,000. The average rate p3r' cent. for bills at three months was 10s. 4 SOd. against 10s. 7.39 d. a week ago.— British Wireless.British Wireless - 41 words
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590 1936-09-22 7 TIN PRICE TOO HIGH. SHORTAGE OF STOCKS IN LONDON. (From Our Own Correspondent) London, Sept. 14, The past week has witnessed a further substantial advance in tin prices. Quotations rose to nearly £200 a to for cash tin, at which level It woul appear that a possible renewal of res590 words
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Article139 1936-09-22 7 A new system of lighting the roads by sodium vapour, which was Introduced by the Liverpool City Electrical Engineer a year ago, has been so successful that It is now to be Installed on an ext:nslve scale throughout the city. There is no filament in these139 words
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Article479 1936-09-22 7 DIVIDEND REDUCED BY TWO PER CENT. STRONG LIQUID POSITION. The report of the directors of Sungel Bagan Rubber Company Limited states that for the year ended June 30. last, the net profit, after providing for audit fee, depreciation and manager's commission, was $39,657. to which has been479 words
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Article108 1936-09-22 7 Production has begun at a new factory in Newcastle-upon-Tyne of improved oil seals for protecting bearing of all kinds by preventing oil leakage. Up-to-date plant has been installed, exclusively designed for the manufacture of these seals, and also seamless rubberised chrome leathers (claimed to be proof against water,108 words
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Article89 1936-09-22 7 The Bede Metal and Chemical Co., Ltd., of Hebburn-on-Tyne, now installing plant for the production and use of pulverised fuel to replace ordinary coal firing of the .furnaces, claim to be the only works of their kind operating In the British Isles. Importing ore direct from Spain and89 words
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Article50 1936-09-22 7 Output quota of Welsh tinplates has been advanced from 60 to 65 per cent, owing to increased orders. Prices are up by ss. to £6 a ton. Steel-workers in "heavy" section of industry have had wage advance of 4s. weekly. 20 000 tlnplaters are earning highest wages for several :>3ars.50 words
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Article62 1936-09-22 7 A new industry for Scotland is the possible outcome of tests which have been carried out to prove that Scottish coal and Scottish peat can be used as r.otor fusl. These tests were conducted or the Glasgow-Edinburgh road, and were arranged by the Duke of Montrose62 words
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Article170 1936-09-22 7 Revenue Insufficient To Meet Expenditure. London Sept. 21. French francs cased today on the further flight of capital. Wall Street opened quiet and narrowly irregular owing to the Jewish holidays. The Bank of France returns for the week ending Sept. 11 reflects intensification of theReuter - 170 words
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Article133 1936-09-22 7 A new factory block, incorporating many novel features. Is at present being erected in Birmingham for Cadbury Bros. Ltd., chocolate manufacturers. Special bricks are being used for the outside of the building, so that the walls of the factory will reflect sunlight into the streets below.133 words
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Article100 1936-09-22 7 Employers and trade union representatives of the building and allied trades are being rallied to tackle the problem of apprenticeship in the industry. While there is a shortage of skilled men, training facilities for youths are lacking. An expert committee of the South Wales and Monmouthshire Advisory100 words
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Article87 1936-09-22 7 Toklo, Sent. 20 The Governor of the Bank of Japan told a meeting of Counsellors of the bank that there was no Indication of inflation although the issue of deficit bonds continues. He pointed out that the Issue of bank notes totalled 1.260 million yen87 words
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Advertisement616 1936-09-22 7 BANKING. HONG KONG SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. (Incorporated In tbe Colon? ot Hcng Kong.) The liability 01 member* L lin.lted to the extent and In rrarmer r>re«- rllrd by Ordinance No 6 of 1029 01 the Colcny. Authorised Capital J50.000.0C0 Issued and Fully Pald- r Jp v $20,000,000 Keserve Funds: Sterling616 words
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Advertisement113 1936-09-22 7 BANK OF CHINA I Incorporated in China by Spectai Charter, j Paid-Cp Capital: $40,000,000.00 Reserve Funds: $3,453,591.43 Total Resources: 51.342,242,166.33 HEAD OFFICE I SHANGHAI Tse-Vung Soong, Chairman of Board Sung Han-Chang, General Manager OVERSEAS BRANCHES: London, New York and Osaka LONDON BANKERS: Midland Bank Overseas Branch NEW YORK BANKERS Irvine113 words
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Advertisement400 1936-09-22 7 BANKING. CHARTERED BANK OS INDIA, AUSTRALIA AND CHINA. (Incorporated v, England Dv Royal Charier 1853) Paid Op Capital lc 800.000 shares Reserve Liability c Froprtetorf w.odoinoo HEAD OFF:CK: 38. Blahopsraie. London, E.C 8. &fa? 2SS««. San, S ssS gsu s-ar ssSr S1"S 1 Madras T:rJ t.Mn Cnlombo Manila Tonckah H^inLn.400 words
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Article, Illustration164 1936-09-22 8 Treaty With France. Paris. Sept. 5. t The establishment of Syria as an independent State and her eventual entry into the League of Nations are foreseen in a treaty signed between Syria and France in Paris. The treaty provides 1 for. 1. A transition period of164 words
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282 1936-09-22 8 KENYA ECONOMY PROPOSALS CRITICISED. £48,000 CUTS NOT ENOUGH. NO RELIEF OF TAX BURDEN. The proposals fDr ecor.on.y in Kenya, made in the report cf Sir Alan Fim, he Colonial Office Commissio icr .no regarded in Nairobi, as tomcwV.at disippointing. The impo.-tr.nt charges recommended in administrative machinery and the reduction of282 words
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Advertisement10 1936-09-22 8 tfhe Jbelicious %irst Quencher Whilst J Saihnd 1 AERATED WATERS10 words
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Miscellaneous1083 1936-09-22 8 Broadcasting. EMPIRE STATION. TODAY TRANSMISSION 2. The following frequencies will be us^d:— GSH 21.47 Mc/s (13.97 m.) GSG 1779 Mc/s (16.86 m.) 6 20 D m —Big Ben "Empire Magazine." No. 6. A weekly review of things at home. Edited by Pascoe Thornton 6 52 Dm —City of Edinburgh Band;1,083 words
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Article371 1936-09-22 9 FEDERATION SOON AFTER LOCAL AUTONOMY. PLEA TO GIVE THE REFORMS A FAIR TRIAL. Simla, Sept. 21. The Assembly and galleries were crowded today when the Viceroy, Lord Linlithgow, made his first speech to the Legislature He emphasised it was the last occasion on whichReuter - 371 words
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Article173 1936-09-22 9 Preparing For New 5-Power Talks. London, Sept. 21 During his brief stay in Paris yesterday on his way to Geneva Mr. Eden was received by M. Blum, the French Premier, and remained in consultation with him for over an hour. No details of the173 words
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Article80 1936-09-22 9 Lightning Strike Grid Electric Cable. London. Sept. 21. A torrential rainstorm broke over London and surrounding districts late last night. Traffic was slowed down and many motorists homeward bound from the coast and country were forced to halt temporarily. Dover was thrown in darkness and tramcarsBritish Wireless - 80 words
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Article27 1936-09-22 9 Paris. Sept 20. Gen. Nogues. cne of Marshal Lyautey's trusted collaborators in Morocco, has been appointed ResidentOeneral and Cammander-in-Chief In Morocco. Reuter Wireless.Reuter - 27 words
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Article, Illustration236 1936-09-22 9 IMPERIAL SANCTION GIVEN. "NECESSARY FOR SELF-DEFENCE." Tokio, Sept. 21. Under Imperial sanction, a special landing party of unspecified streneth has been ordered to reinforce the Third Fleet, states a Navy Ministry communique issued today. The communique explains antiJapanese t?rrorism is becoming rampant in China and enumeratesSin Chew Jit Poh - 236 words
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Article79 1936-09-22 9 Investigations Into Murder Begin. Canton. Sept. 12. All 19th Army troops have evacuated Pakhol. port In South Kwangtung where a Japanese was killed by unknown Chinese, and Kwangtung troops are again in control there. Chinese and Japanese investigators, who were .jrevented by the 19th Army fromSin Chew Jit Poh - 79 words
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Article40 1936-09-22 9 Losses Estimated At $10,000,000 Shanghai. Sept. 21. A disastrous fire broke out In Hankow yesterday afternoon when about 800 houses, shops and warehouses were razed to the ground. Property losses are estimated at $10,000,000—Sin Chew Jit Poh.Sin Chew Jit Poh - 40 words
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Article101 1936-09-22 9 Followers Incorporated Into Kwangsi Army. Hong Kong, Sept. 22. Gen. Tsai Ting-kai's plans for reviving the 19th Army have failed and he will go back into retirement in Hong Kong, according to Chinese reports. The 19th Army units are to b 3 reorganised to formSin Chew Jit Poh - 101 words
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Article149 1936-09-22 9 FORTIFYING FUKIEN AND KWANGTUNG. FOREIGN LOANS* FOR NEW RAILWAYS? Hong Kong. Sept. 21. Gen. Chiang Kai-shek, Prime Minister of China, and Gen. Li Tsung-jen, commander-in-chief of Kwangsi forces, who held a twoday conference at Whampac during the week-end, are reported to have decided to launchSin Chew Jit Poh - 149 words
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Article151 1936-09-22 9 Death Of Captain Campbell Black. London, Sept. 21. World-Wide sorrow is expressed at the loss of the famous airman, Capt. Campbell Black, who was killed in a collision on the ground as he taxied his aeroplane across Liverpool aerodrome on Saturday. The Secretary for Air, LordBritish Wireless - 151 words
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59 1936-09-22 9 London, Sept. 21. The Chancellor of the Exchequer. Mr. Neville Chamberlain, is returning to London today and will take charge of the Government for the remainder of the Prime Minister's extended holiday. Regular meetings of the Cabinet will, it Is expected, be resumed onBritish Wireless - 59 words
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197 1936-09-22 9 Pain So Bad She Could Scarcely Walk Three years o! Horrible suflerlng and then at last —glorious relief! This woman leek it her duty to tell other sufferers how. »he pot back her health. Here In her letter she teU her story: "1 feel197 words
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Advertisement282 1936-09-22 9 HOTELS TONIGHT ORCHESTRAL CONCERT SPECIAL DINNER DANCE 8.15 to 9.15 p.m. (formal) 9.45 to midnight AND (MANGE OF PROGRAMME BY THE D> FOKIEN- MARVIN RUSSIAN TRIO D. .MARTIN— V. KRAVCHENKO— K. ERMOLAEVA LATE OF THE MOSCOW BALLET A DANCING SENSATION! NON-DINERS Sl.OO. MCIX EARLY FOR THE LAST I RAFFLES CELEBRATED282 words
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Advertisement155 1936-09-22 9 INSURANCE. FIRE-ACCIDENT~MOTOR FIDELITY GUARANTEE-MARINE WORKMEN'S COMPENSATION. THE LONDON ASSURANCE HONG KONG FIRE INSCE CO LTD. PHOENIX ASSURANCE CO LTD. WESTERN ASSURANCE C~> UNION INSCE SOCIETY OFCANiON LTD. EAGLE 3TAR A BRIT DOM INS CO LTD. BRITISH AMERICA ASSURANCE CO. GUTHRIE Co., Ltd. (Incorporated In S.S.) SELANGOR CLUB FRASER'S HILL 4.300155 words
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888 1936-09-22 10 Singapore Municipal Commissioners are showing considerable uneasiness at the attitude adopted by the public toward the McRitchie Mansion proposal, and strenuous efforts are being made to persuade ratepayers that things are not nearly as bad as they seem. It is not unreasonable to suggest that, if the present plans are888 words
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Article111 1936-09-22 10 Mr. W. Elphinstone, O.C.P.D., Tapah, is shortly leaving for Home on leave. Mr. B. G. H. Johnson is leaving England for Malaya on Oct. 3. Mr. J. M. Roberts, of P^uang, is on a visit to Singapore. Mr. J. W. Smith, of the Pahang Consolidated Co., Sur.gel111 words
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Article56 1936-09-22 10 Lieut. Galbralth Armar Lowry-Cerry. Just given his second star in the Royal Innlskilling Fusiliers, Is with the 1st Battalion at Singapore (says tho Free Press military correspondent.) Commissioned three years ago, through Sandhurst, he Is a son of Major Adrian Lowry-Corry. and a kinsman of the Earl56 words
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Article1469 1936-09-22 10 UITLANDER - Welcoming the Sixty-Second Governor-General. By UITLANDER, AT a quarter to six I was awakened by an unusual yet well-known noise. I sat up and rubbed my ears. A military band! Troops marching! Of course, the new Governor General arrives this morning, his train is due at half past1,469 words
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Article166 1936-09-22 10 THE British Medical Association meetings at Oxford ended with a discussion on Home Work and its effect on the young generation. One speaker from a famous grammar school stated that, in his opinion, there were few harmful effects, while the great advantage la. in its166 words
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Article762 1936-09-22 10 CUTSTAT1ON MENUS. "IF we wish to live like civilised beings In SarawaK we should fjrget all our Inherited M;m. on lie subject of food and abandon for ever the attempt to apply the British cool:pry convention In a country where it is entirely unworkable owing to762 words
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Advertisement100 1936-09-22 10 Waterproof-Shockproof from $32 D. M. GRANT CO. I MOTOR ENGINEERS, Cavanagh Road, Singapore. Hd offer SIX MONTHS OOASANTn with all repairs except eleclriial equipment. ENSURE SATISF\CTION. PHONE: 7125. CARS and LORRIES STORED. Wedding Presents, Wedding Presents, Wedding Presents, at P. H. KENDRY, Jeweller No, 78, North Bridgs Road, Singapore Kuala100 words
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Article97 1936-09-22 10 SINGAPORE. ADELPHI HOTEL Special Dinner Dance Cabaret. CLOBE TIItATItE No More Ladles. 7.15—9.30. GREAT JVORLD—THE SKY TALKIE Mystery Mountain, Chap. 7—12. NEW WOULD Side Shows. Cabaret, Dancin«. Talkies. Theatres Cinemas. BITZ. GEVLANG The PaLce Madonna. With Kay Francis. Also Hose Marie. With Jeanette Mac Donald Nelson Eddy. 7.45—11 p.m.97 words
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135 1936-09-22 11 3,000 Insurgents Reported Dead In Big Battle. POWERS ALLEGED BREACH OF NEUTRALITY PACT. TT is believed in Madrid that the rebels' great thrust to the Capital will come from the SouthWest, via the Tagus Valley. The insurgents have at present thrown only semi-circle round Madrid. The other half of the135 words
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Article130 1936-09-22 11 rrHE battle of Toledo continues in the ruins of the Alcazar. The insurgent relief column, after a forced march throughout the night, was still 14 miles- from the Aleaw when the whole citadel was b:own up. This was the culmination of one oi t:ie biggest struggles in130 words
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Article145 1936-09-22 11 HAILE SELASSIE FLIES TO GENEVA. The League of Nations yesterday, rejected the credentials of th« < Ethiopian delegation at Geneva. The Assembly of the League of Nations at Geneva yesterday elected Dr. Saavedia Lamas as its President by, 44 out of 45 valid votes cast. The Australian delegate. Mr. Stanley145 words
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Article114 1936-09-22 11 A Fresh Incident. How 'touchy" are the Japanese marines in Shanghai is shown in the following account cabled by Reuter: Excitement ran high in the Chapei district of Shanghai yesterday evening as the result of another SineJapanese "incident." Somebody threw the cores of two pears at114 words
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Article89 1936-09-22 11 Spread To Other Parts Of China Feared. Shanghai, Sept. 22. Bubonic plague is spreading in Fukien. and a spread to other parts of the country is feared. The medical authorities have sent a fresh batch of plague-prevention officers to combat the plague, while all quarantine stations have89 words
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Obituary28 1936-09-22 11 Th? death is announced of Dr. Alexander Zaimu, former Prime Minister, .u:d President of Greece, aged 80. He w.ll be accorded a State funeral.—j 'v Bter Wireless. I28 words
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Article229 1936-09-22 11 A further meeting of the international committee for the application of the agreement regarding nonintervention in Spain took place at the Foreign Office in London yesterday. The meeting was attended by representatives of 26 countries. The committee had before them the question raised by the French229 words
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Article123 1936-09-22 11 STREET FIGHTING BREAKS OUT. Gibraltar. Sept. 19. The Queen Elizabeth, which arrived here from Malaga yesterday, Intending to go to Malta, sailed at daybreak with the destroyer Anthony for Malaga where it is understood street fighting is proceeding between various groups and buildings have been set on fire.British Wireless - 123 words
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Article285 1936-09-22 11 Mr. Frank Hornby Dead. A MAN who took model engineering from the technician's workshop to the nurseries and playrooms of England died at Liverpool yesterday. He was Mr. Frank Hornby, inventor of Meccano and Hornby toy trains. Mr. Hornby realised that this is an285 words
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Article103 1936-09-22 11 ANTI-COMMUNIST UNIT Lisbon, Sept. 19 The formation of a Portuguese Legion "to aid where necessary and In a manner to be determined by the regular forces against the enemies of the Fatherland and social order" has been approved by the Portuguese. The new force isReuter - 103 words
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29 1936-09-22 11 Marseilles, Sept. 22, Ten people were killed and 26 seriously injured when a local train crashed with a motor coach at Cha-teauneuf-les-Martigues. Reuter.Reuter - 29 words
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Article43 1936-09-22 11 Toledo, Sept. 22, The International Red Cross Committee, which .tended to make a fresh effort ta save women and children in the Alcazar have left for Barcelona, convinced that the siege is ending and that intervention would be too late. Reuter.Reuter - 43 words
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Article222 1936-09-22 11 BRITAIN NORWAY SETTLE QUARREL. After protracted negotiations agreement has been reached between the British and Norwegian Governments upon measures to be taken during the forthcoming whaling season to prevent excessive killing of whales. The basis of the present agreement is to prevent the rapid diminution of theBritish Wireless - 222 words
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Article246 1936-09-22 11 New Foreign Office Department. TO WATCH EVENTS IN EAST INDIES. Tokio, Sept. 22. JAPAN'S Advance in the South policy moves a stage further today with the establishment of a special East Indies section at the Foreign Office in Tokio. The new department, which began its work246 words
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Advertisement26 1936-09-22 11 STEPS TO \3B HEALTH MB II I *J>*ci»l| t, <**""' The importance of plenty of Fresh Butter for growing boys and girls cannot b? over-estimated. PHONE 537826 words
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Article297 1936-09-22 12 Probable Benefit To Malaya. SUPPLIES AFFECTED BY SPANISH CRISIS. Japan may seek to widen the scope of her iron-ore mmm? operations in Malaya, following the curtailment of Japanese ir -T.-orc imparts from Spain and other sources of supply. .Japanese steel interests are gravely concerned over tho Bpanisn297 words
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Article144 1936-09-22 12 The announcement that MajorGeneral W. G. S. Dobbie, General Officer Commanding Troops, Malaya, will attend the Imperial Japanese Army grand manoeuvres which are to begin on Oct. 2 near Hakodate, has come as a complete surprise outside Fort Canning. The manoeuvres, it is understood, are to144 words
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Article92 1936-09-22 12 At tomorrow's meeting of the Rotary Club, to be held In the Roof Garden 01 the Adelphi Hotel at 1 p.m the spvaker will bo Mr. Dwlght Long, an American, who recently arrived In Sin{•apore in his yacht "The Idle Hour," in which he has spent92 words
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Article79 1936-09-22 12 Johore Bahru Sept 21. Toh Boon Hwee appeaitd at the court on Saturday morning in answer to a charge of having thrown corrosive acid at Mr. B. R. Charlie clerk of works in the Public Wor».s Department Accused claimed trial ard a postponement for a79 words
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Article54 1936-09-22 12 An application that the proceedings of a emu, .n which PU\ J H Aitken of the R A. was charged with permitting a house in McPherscn Road to be used ma brothel, be heard in camera was Ktanu>d by Mr. A. D. York the54 words
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Article30 1936-09-22 12 The Half Yearly Gensral Meeting ol the Singapore Posts Telegraphs Cooperative Thrift Loan Sscitey Ltd., will be held at the General Post Office on Saturday next at 12 15 p.m.30 words
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Article43 1936-09-22 12 Excellent police work in Johore culminated yesterday morning in the discovery of the money stolen from Mr. R. J. Brooker on October 16. It was found hidd«n among some boulders in the jungle close to the scene of the hold-up.43 words
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Article249 1936-09-22 12 BENEFITS PRAISED IN BANGKOK. (From Our Own Correspondent) Bangkok. Sept. 20. rE Ministry of Interior has issued a circular pointing out the benefits of registered marriages. As from Oct. 1, 1935, the date on which the Book V of the Civil and Commercial Code and the Family249 words
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282 1936-09-22 12 The twelfth anniversary celebration of the Sangeetha Abivlrthi Sabah, Kuala Lumpur, took place at the branch Sabah. at Sentul. The programme consisted of Mela Ka-cherl given by Mr. M. Pasupathy and his colleagues, a lecture on Music by Miss Kokilambal Pralsoody, and a music recital by282 words
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Article138 1936-09-22 12 Appeal Against Death Sentence Fa Is. (From Our Own Corres londent.) Johore Bahru, ept. 21. The Johore Court of A] peal today dismissed the appeal o Adaikan against sentence of deatl passed at the last Johore Bahru i ssizes for the murder of a worn in named Kanagammal.138 words
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Article137 1936-09-22 12 From Our Own Corres wndent.) Segamat, Sept. 22. 'Rash driving must be checked at all costs," said the Segai mt Magistrate, Ungku Ismail bin Ab< ul Rahman, in court yesterday wh< n fining a young Chinese $30. He commented on the number of such cases137 words
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Article, Illustration461 1936-09-22 12 Captains Re-united In Singapore. Two sea captains ;at down for a quiet chat 'at Tanjong Pagar yesterday. Cap am J. Smith, of the Silvercypress, was host, and Captain E. P ilmer of the Silverbeech, his guest. It was a reunion 1 etween two men who two months461 words
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Article85 1936-09-22 12 INTIMIDATION BY AGITATORS Although there have been no further demonstrations, many ot the artisans and coolies concerned in the Singapore strikes have not yet returned to work. It is believed they are being Intimidated by agitators. However, In the pineapple industry the strike movement seems to85 words
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69 1936-09-22 12 (From Our Own Correspondent) Malacca. Sept. 20. In the absence of Mr. F. C. Sands. Scout Commissioner for Malaya, the annual Inspection of Scouts was carried out by Mr. H. R. Cheeseman. Assistant Commissioner. In congratulating the various groups for the fine display, Mr.69 words
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Article108 1936-09-22 12 Mr. D. P. Stokes has assumed duty as Assistant Superintendent of Customs, Warehouse, Ipoh Mr. and Mrs. P. Mahoney, of Bangkok, and Mr. and Mrs. K. D. White, of Nova Scotia Estate, Bagan Serai, are euests at Raffles Hotel. Dr. R. S. Johnston, Health Officer, Kinta Sanitary Board, will,108 words
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Article60 1936-09-22 12 INWARD Qantas: From Australia: Tht» this afternoon. Dutch: From Netherlands Indies: Due this afternoon. X.L.M.: From Europe: Due tomorrow night. OUTWARD Imp -rial: To Europe: M:-ils clow 7 p.m. today. X.L.M.: To Europ:: Mails close 12.45 p.m. tomorrow. Dutch: To Java and Southern Sumatra: Mails close 7 a.m.60 words
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105 1936-09-22 12 COLLISION MYSTERY WILL BE SOLVED ON THURSDAY. when the neineruincu maian steamer, Senang, docks In Singapore on Thursday officers will be able to throw some light on a wireless flash received in Singapore yesterday civinu news of a collision at sea. The wireless flash "Collided with Chinese. tongkang Wan Sing105 words
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114 1936-09-22 12 (From Our Own Correspondent) Johcre Bal.ru. Sept. 22. Two men sentenced to terms ol imprisonment accompanied by live strokes of "the cat" unsuccessful^ appealed against their sentences at the Johore Court ol Appeal yesterday. Both were convicted on charges of having caused hurt to others114 words
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Advertisement44 1936-09-22 12 Qsranj the wonderful lamp MADE IN ENGLAND RdnPV P* bbW sh life \a £&Gproduct\ THE GLNERAL ELECTRIC CO., LTD.. of England Singapore Kuala Lumpur. Ageati in Penk The Kinta Electrical DUtributioß Co., Ltd., Ipoh. Ait.lv in Nerri SemhiUnr-Seremban Trading Co., 117. Birch Road, Sereaban.44 words
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Article, Illustration323 1936-09-22 13 Expansion Of Raffles 9 College. A healthy record of scholastic progress and achievement olid of financial stability is revealed by the annual report of Kaffles College, Singapore, for the academic year 1935-36 made avaPable today. New staff houses were built and the college lands were added to323 words
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Article114 1936-09-22 13 Reckless Driving Alleged. Mr. W. A. Bartholomew, an officer Jn the Royal Army Service Corps, Changi, appeared again before Mr. E. E. Colman In the fifth court, yester- I day. The accused ls charged on three crunts, with laving caused grievous hurt to Phoon Seng Chow,114 words
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Article158 1936-09-22 13 JUBILATION AT RASAH VILLAGE. (From Our Own Correspondent) Seremban, Sept. 22. Rasah village was gaily rejoicing yesterday to celebrate the installation, in accordance with the ancient "adat." of Abdul Kadlr bin Othman as Dato Shabandar of Sungel Ujong. The celebrations lasted into the night when a dinner158 words
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Article84 1936-09-22 13 i From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Sept. 21. The resumed hearing of the charge r.^ainst Arthur Newark, instructor to the Kuala Lumpur Flying Club, of causing the death of a Tamil, Rengam by driving his car in a negligent manner will bs taken by84 words
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Article68 1936-09-22 13 A plea .that he had stabbed a dog In self-defence was made to the Third Magistrate. Mr. A. D. i"ork, yesterday morning, by Low Ah Peng, who was charged with killing a dog with a file in Jalan Raja. Ah Peng pulled up the ieg of his trousers68 words
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162 1936-09-22 13 Lieut. Commander A. D. S Murray has been apointed Area Manager in Singapore for Imperial Airways Ltd.. following the recent departure of Captain C. A. Barnard to England on leave. Lieut. Commander Murray,' who arrived in Singapore by air, was formerly stationed at Cairo as Traffic162 words
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Article160 1936-09-22 13 DEATH AT K.L. LAST NIGHT. (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumprr. Sept. 22. The death occurred at Kuala Lumpur last night of Mrs. Alan Loke, ths wife of the v;ell-known millionaire land owner. Mrs. Loke. who was formerly Miss Lam Chooi Lan. had been ill some time160 words
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Article105 1936-09-22 13 (From Our Own Correspondent) Seremban, Sept. 21 Winners cf badminton and billiard tournaments conducted by the Seremban Kilat Club were presented with the trophies by Mrs. Mark Jackson, wife of the Electrical Engineer, Seremban. The Seremban Hawaiian Musical Party was in attendance rnder the direction of Mr.105 words
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Article346 1936-09-22 13 NEW LOAN DETAILS ANNOUNCED. The Government has lest no time in issuing the prospectus for the new loan which was authorised at the meeting of the Legislative Council yesterday. This prospectus appears in our advertisement colums in page two today. The full amount of the loan is being346 words
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Article235 1936-09-22 13 Drill arrangements .or the Singa- i pore Volunteer Corps this week are as I follows: TUESDAY, SEPT. 22. 5.15 p.m. Headquarters. S.V.A.C.S Crew Training; Headquarters. ]st Bn. Signal Section, Signal Training; Headquarters, "A" (M.Q.) Coy. No. 2 PI., T.0.E.0.D. Slglap, "A" (M.G.) Coy., No-. 3 PI., Section235 words
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Article87 1936-09-22 13 Should It Be Domestic Or Vocational The merits of domesic education for girls as opposed to vocational were discussed in a two-hour debate conducted by members of the Chinese Christian Association at the Institute Hall. Prinsep Street. Handled from the angle of the Chinese girls in the87 words
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Article576 1936-09-22 13 HUSBAND CLAIMS $2,000 DAMAGES. Divorce proceedings were instituted in the High Court yesterday before Mr. Justice Mills by a Eurasian namoii L. A. Symons, formerly employed in the Singapore Department of PublicWorks, on the ground of adultery by his wife with a European named A. A576 words
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Article201 1936-09-22 13 FINANCES FOR 1935. HOW NEW CENTRE IS PAID FOR. (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur. Sept. 21. THE 1930 report of the Rubber Besearch Institute just i m 4 shows that (he income l.i^t year exceeded the expenditure by The total revenue w..s $130,030 and of201 words
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Advertisement69 1936-09-22 13 w RECOMMEND/ The Chief Engineers of ihe Au.stin v Motor Company ;ronjjly re- L conr.ni'iul the use of high-grnde 3P^4 I'ibricnnts. Before recommending ■|l\ Mobiloil ihey submitted it to cxh: us- is I s§l vc tests ne results were entirely |['g #|;i: satisfactory. f 1 If you own an Austin,69 words
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Advertisement6 1936-09-22 13 WHOLE MILK^. DIAMOND BEER i -W.S6 words
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Advertisement202 1936-09-22 13 0 pnp^/fyj^ h 3WN DEW HLIID I BOND STREET BEAUTY AIDS j 3/ohn Detu's CLEANSING COLD '"^XM. LEMON CLEANSING CREAM. Useful after travelling, when thr> A smooth cream for remavinr make- face gathers extra dirt. Whitens up, to be applied before :-?i'ing. and cleanses the skin in preparation for a202 words
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Article, Illustration841 1936-09-22 14 ' Echo - M. P. H. GAIN LEAD AFTER LOSING FIRST GOAL. Keen Play, With Some Skill And Much Striving. By 'Echo." IJAS the Singapore soccer cup competition ever produced such sur- prices and so many thrills as this year? One doubts841 words
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Article44 1936-09-22 14 The Semi-Finals And The Final. The following are the arrangements for the remaining matches in the S.A.F.A. Cup competition: TODAY: Semi-final R.A. vs. Marines. TOMORROW: Semi-final (replay)— Police vs. M.P.H. SATURDAY: Final. All matches at Anson Road Stadium, beginning at 5.15 p.m.44 words
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Article, Illustration345 1936-09-22 14 Lawn Tennis Tournament Ends On Thursday. In the semi-final of the B Class doubles in the S.C.C. tournament yesterday Graham and Vincent, +4. beat Campbell and Ward, —2, 6—2, 3—6, 6—l. They will meet Growder and Hewan, scr. in the final this evening. The tournament345 words
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Article347 1936-09-22 14 Golf. Malayan Champion's 71 At Kuala Lumpur. In the qualifying round for the Guillemard Cup at the Selangor Golf Club this week-end W. H. Elkins. Malayan and club champion, returned a 71, which is four less than bogey. The following cards were returned: P. A. Bray (12)347 words
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Article693 1936-09-22 14 " ECHO - S. C. C. Rugger Good Season In Prospect —Two Services XV's—Good Men Gone Newcomers To Fill The Gats. Conducted by "ECHO." 117ITH an extra Services fifteen in competition play at the SCC, prospects for the rugger season, which opens with practice games on Saturday, seem particularly bright.693 words
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Article47 1936-09-22 14 Blackpool Beat Spurs At Tottenham. London, Sept. 21. League football matches played today resulted as follows: ENGLISH LEAGUE— DIV II Blackburn R. 3 Sheffield U. 1 Fulham 2 Burnley 0 Tottenham H. 1 Blackpool Z ENGLISH LEAGUE—DIV. 11l (South 1 Millwall 3 Gilllngham 0 —Reuter.Reuter - 47 words
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Advertisement61 1936-09-22 14 BASTIAN xtt|||||pl TENNIS The connection at first is not obvious but a Bastian provides the very necessary hot water for your bath after several hard sets of tennis also provides an equally good conclusion to a game of Squash, Badminton or Golf. Cheap to run. BASTIAN HOT WATER HEATERS ON61 words
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Advertisement101 1936-09-22 14 if Take the wheel of a Packard 120 and get the "feel" of Vk if power that surges from the matchless straight-eight Ml motor. Note how obediently the car responds to your 11 If .slightest touch. Revel in its luxurious riding quality and 11 II roomy comfort. And as you101 words
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549 1936-09-22 15 GOLD CUP MEETING STATISTICS. Dodd's Seven Wins In Nineteen Rides. THE following arc the entries for the Singapore Turf Club's Autumn Skyc meeting at Bukit Timah racecouse on Friday and Saturday next Horses Class 4. 1st 2nd Run Run 5'iF. 6F. Bay549 words
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Article196 1936-09-22 15 London, Sept. 21. ■pilE latest callovers for the C:JM»wlt-> and Cambridgeshire are cabled by Reuter as follows: CESAREWITCH Newton Ford 100 to 8 offered 100 to 7 taken. Avondale 18 to 1 offered 20 to 1 taken. Buckleigh 25 to 1 taken and offered. Chrysler II 33 to 1196 words
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Article, Illustration429 1936-09-22 15 The S.R.C. team who scored a runaway victory ever H.M.S. Terror. Straits Times Photograph The returns for owners worked out as under, showing Mr. Van Tooren to be easily the biggest winner. Owners 1st 2nd 3rf* Stakes 1 Mr. A. Van Tooren 6 2 2 $10 570429 words
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Article137 1936-09-22 15 1 Dodd 19 7 2 2 McPherson 29 4 5 2 3 Spencer 26 4 2 5 4 Farthing 20 4 2 5 Dawson 23 3 3 1 6 Mayo 29 3 2 2 7 Davies 22 2 3 2 8 B. Donnelly 21 2 9 Whalan 29 1137 words
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Article137 1936-09-22 15 1 P. Logue 6 7 3 J. Duval 6 3 3 P. O. C. ONcUl 5 4 R. BUlett 4 S 5 Major T. L. Fox 3 8 6 J. Orchard 3 2 7 O. M. Noordin 3 2 8 R. N. Hobbs 2 1 9 Van Breukelen 2137 words
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Article42 1936-09-22 15 (Form Our Own Correspondent) Malacca, Sept. 22. The Eurasian Volunteer Corps defeated the teachers of St. Francis Institution s—o5 0 on the S.F.I, ground, the 6i>als being scored by H. M de Souza (2). Santi Maria, Kessler and RodrlGues.42 words
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Article52 1936-09-22 15 (From Our Own Correspondent! Seremban. Sept. 20 On a heavy ground the Kuala Lumpur Central Workshops defeated tne Negri Sembllan Club 3—o. Jaglr Singh scored the first goal from a corner. After the interval Quljar Singh netted from a melee in front of goal, and Mohamed increased the lead from52 words
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Article, Illustration389 1936-09-22 15 AND Y.M.CA. Strenuous If Unskilful Play. At Hong Lim Green yesterday the S.C.R.C. and the Y.M.CA. played a draw, each scoring twice, in a game which revealed keenness without reaching a very high standard of hockey. The Chinese showed better combination but they require more practice389 words
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Article, Illustration212 1936-09-22 15 Though triers to the last, the team j of H.M.S. Terror were overwhelmed by the S.R.C. second team on the padaag last evening and W3re beaten 11—0. After about fifteen minutes of pressing, during wi.ich time the SRC. forwards lost at least three open coals,212 words
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Advertisement4 1936-09-22 15 Distributors: FRASER NEAVE LTD.4 words
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Article548 1936-09-22 16 Correspondence. "DUTY TO BE READY FOR DEFENCE." To the Editor of the Straits Times Sir,— ln the spreading welter of national strife aryl international political disturbances we are privileged in this country and have good reason to be grateful for our happy state. We live under548 words
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Article34 1936-09-22 16 Mr. F. J. Larard, Electrical Engineer, Kelantan. who was a recipient of a birthday honour from H.H. the Sultan of Kelantan in July, will goto Kuala Lumpur on transfer in the middle of October.34 words
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Article229 1936-09-22 16 Suggested L-ure tor "Pinking." To the Editor of the Straits Times Sir, Your correspondent who complains of "pinking" when employing ordinary petrol in his motor-car, would be well advised to try mixing a little alcohol with his petrol when filling the tank. Many owners of cars229 words
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Article90 1936-09-22 16 To the Editor of the Straits Times Sir,— The letter which appeared in ycur issue of September 11, headed Motor-car Engines that Ping voices a complaint which is to be heard throughout the whole of the country at the present time. The trouble, which is correctly90 words
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Article31 1936-09-22 16 Knocked down by a motor-lorry in Havelock Road at 4.45 a.m. on Saturday, a Toochew mason died before the arrival of the ambulance. Ills skill was fractured.31 words
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Article907 1936-09-22 16 PRAISE BY U.S. EXPERTS. "Greater Enthusiasm Than Americans." THE patriotism of Malayan Chinese in contributing $640,000 (Straits currency) for the purchase of warplanes for General Chiang Kai-shek, coupled with the huge expansion programme adopted by the Chinese Air Force, has raised anew the question: Do907 words
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Advertisement14 1936-09-22 16 THERE'S ACE AND >■„. «£fe HISTORY IN EVERY y» BOTTLE 0 BOUSTEAD CO., LTD. JSSTSSZ14 words
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Advertisement74 1936-09-22 16 PYRAMID the handkerchief to shout about! This man is proua of his handkerchief, because it is Pyramid. Pyramid Handkerchiefs are always soft and smooth, and also look very smart. They are made in many attractive colours and designs for your choice. On sale at all department A stores and large74 words
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Article531 1936-09-22 17 3,000 Out Of 8,000 In Malaya Now Jobless. That there are no less than 3,000 Eurasian unemployed in Malaya is the assertion made by Mr. J. F. Augustin in the current number of the Eurasian Review. "Up to the present time," says this writer, "the Eurasian has531 words
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124 1936-09-22 17 Man From Devil's Island. George Brenner, ona of the most daring criminals in police history, has been arrested in Paris. Condemned to death for murder, in 1919, he twice escaped from Devil's Island. Since then he has been arrestsd for various crimes, but his alibis124 words
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Article122 1936-09-22 17 (From Our Own Ccrres>x>ndent) Johore Bharu. Sept. 19. Following a haul of 18'L> ounces of Indian hemp ("ganja") made by j Customs officers on Thursday at the I Johore Bahru Railway Station, Ramasamy was charged this Morning before the Second Magistrate, Sheikh Abu Baker bin Yahaya,122 words
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Article, Illustration306 1936-09-22 17 The undernoted newly added norfiction and fiction works are now on Issue at the Raffles Library: Through Eighty Years (1855-1935). Illustrated, Charl>tte, Viscountess Barrington; Schooldays with Kipling, Illustrated, G. C. Beresford; Ourselves 1900-1930, Illustrated, Irene Clepharu; The Trail of the Conquerors, Illustrated, Col. P. T. Etherton Vcmon Barlow;306 words
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Article181 1936-09-22 17 6-YEAR ELECTRIC RAILWAY PLAN. Rome, Sept. 8 Italy has taken another big step towards getting rid of the necessity of buying coal. It is announced that 1. 200.000,000 lire will be spent for still further electrification of railway lines. This grant follows a similar amount181 words
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Article184 1936-09-22 17 KING TO APPROVE DESIGN. PROCLAMATION END OF THIS YEAR. The new King Edward VIII coinage will be In circulation early *iext year. Designs are now being prepared for the Royal Mint by Mr. Percy Metcalfe the sculptor who designed the Jubilee medals When they have184 words
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Advertisement138 1936-09-22 17 VITALITY RESTORED MEN and WOMEN MADE YOUNG AGAIN REMARKABLE GLAND DISCOVERY BY GERMAN SCIENTIST Diagram Showing ACTION OF OKASA ON HUMAN BODY. WHAT OKASA DOES OKASA is a Gland Hormon preparation discovered by the famous German Scientist Prof. Lahusen (Privy Councillor) M.D. of Berlin University. Increased vitality and youthfulness, healthy138 words
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Advertisement284 1936-09-22 17 CHEVROLET TRUCKS OFFER THE MOST ECONOMICAL tHHH TRANSPORTATiON Think of a truck that is engineered in every feature to ■'^^SSUB FULL LENGTH WATER JACKETS CT^^tCT* A*" extending to the bottom of the bores prevent waste and save money! That is the new Chevrolet ''''■> *Z*grlMt'*W^ provide uniform cooling RESULTS: V,,^284 words
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Article, Illustration2853 1936-09-22 18 Autumn Winds Roar And England Thinks Of Politics Football London. Sept. 11. TSTIND. H.wllng, roaring, rampaging wind. Wind that 1->re branches olt trees, hurled hoardings high in the air and bawled people over. Such a wind it was It came to us early in the week and let us see2,853 words
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Advertisement448 1936-09-22 18 VARICOSE VEINS Can Now Be Cured Naturally How the Leg- Weary Are Being Made Nimble and Active by The Wonderful New Biological Remedy, Elasto. I F.G TROUBLES soon vanish when Elasto is taken Varicose Metal are forgotten and soon disappear, skin troubles clear up. old wounds become clean an'l heathy448 words
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Article188 1936-09-22 19 BRITISH POLICY IN AFRICAN COLONIES. London, Sept. 19 Reports on the administration of Togoland and the Camerons under the British mandate presented to the League Council by the British Government contain, in addition to the usual detailed account of the stewardship of a mandatory, a quantity ofBritish Wireless - 188 words
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60 1936-09-22 19 Wellington, Sept. 19. The nationalisation of 4,000 miles of main highways in order to unify the system of control and elimination of railway level-crossing is to be effected. The New Zealand Minister for Transport estimates his budget for public works at £8,000,000, of which overReuter - 60 words
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Article39 1936-09-22 19 Shanghai, Sept. 21. Travelling in two destroyers from Shanghai, an undisclosed number of Japanese marines sailed for Hankow where the Japanese authorities have decided to maintain a permanent landing party in the Japanese concession. Reuter.Reuter - 39 words
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76 1936-09-22 19 Important Meeting In Vienna Soon. Rome, Sept. 20 It Is officially announced the Foreign Ministers of Italy, Austria and Hungary will meet in Vienna soon. Signor Virglnio Gayda, writing in the Glonale d'ltalia, says there is no question of forming a single Danublan bloc withBritish Wireless - 76 words
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Article136 1936-09-22 19 Mr. Eden's Note To Ambassadors. London, Sept. 18 Mr. Anthony Eden, the Foreign Secretary, who was received by tne King at Buckingham Palace this afternoon, later saw the Ambassadors in London of France, Italy and Belgium, and the German Charge d'ASaires at the Foreign OfficeReuter; British Wireless - 136 words
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94 1936-09-22 19 TALKS WITH GEN. CHIANG SATISFACTORY." Kwangsi Leaders Leave Canton. Canton, Sept. 21. Gen. Li Tsung-jen and Mr. Huang Yo-chu, the Kwangsl leaders, left Canton by plane yesterday on their way back to Namning. Gen. Li said the talks with Gen. Chiang were satisfactory and that measures for the reorganisation of94 words
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Article235 1936-09-22 19 TROOPS IN CRUISE LINERS. Seven thousand of the British troops who are going to Palestine are having a ten-day Mediterranean cruise In popular cruising liners. Food supplied by the shipping companies is cooked by the liners' own cooks and served by stewards. Private soldiers aie being accommodated235 words
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Article100 1936-09-22 19 German Experts' Preparations. Belgrade, Sept. 9 Herr Grumbach. managing director of the German firm of Krupp's. of Essen, has arrived at Zenica. Jugoslavia, with a staff of experts. They will make preparations for the building there of a big Krupp's factory. Fourteen thousand truck -loads of100 words
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Article255 1936-09-22 19 AN ANTI-BOLSHEVIK FRONT PLANNED. Berlin. Sept. 19. The possibility that Germany and Japan will seek to lead the world in "an anti-Bolshevik front" is being discussed here in diplomatic circles in connection with the return of Herr von Dlrcksjn. German Ambassador to Tokio, who is goingReuter - 255 words
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Article71 1936-09-22 19 Washington, Sept. 19 The creation of a temporary European squadron of the United States Navy is announced by the Navy Department. It will be commanded by Rear-Admlral Fairfleld and will consist of the light cruiser Raleigh and the destroyers Hatfleld and Kane and the coastguardReuter - 71 words
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Article, Illustration209 1936-09-22 20 The Japanese Olympic Games teams passing through Singapore on their homeward journey last week-end. During the ship's stay in port some of the teams gave displays at the V.M.C.A. grounds, and swimming pool. Miss Maebata, the world's champion breast-stroke swimmer, being congratulated209 words
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