The Straits Times, 28 September 1936
1936-09-28
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The Straits Times
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Title Section52 1936-09-28 1 The Straits Times [ESTABLISHED NEARLY A CENTURY] THE LARGEST AND MOST INFLUENTIAL NEWSPAPER IN MALAYA] 20 PAGES SINGAPORE, MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 1936 PRICE 10 CENTS SINGAPORE! 140. CECIL ST. ('PHONE 8471)* KUALA LUMPUR I 25. JAVA ST. ('PHONE! .-ww^ The Straits Times PRICE 10 CENT 20 PAGES SINGAPORE, MONDAY, SEPTEMBBR52 words
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Advertisement231 1936-09-28 1 I 9 3 c OPEL CARS \'a\ \Wl\ \\\VLl}\ Dont let the Heat down] just Jet I|OUI* /fei'olAx LOCK- LINK BUNDS SOLE AGENTS*= THE BORNEO CO.. LTD. PENANG IPOH KUALA LUMPUR. HAVE YOU HAD YOUR KLIM MILK TODAY? KLIM IS PURE FRESH MILK IN POWDERED FORM. FOR DRINKING OR COOKING231 words
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Advertisement216 1936-09-28 1 t :->- -™P*^ 1 '.a^s^s^s^sV fej^3Bfti?=aßMt j ■H^SnSl^s^s^H **T^s^s^sH*p«n^^s^s^sm^ds^^s^s^H i |^^k <^n^?^s^^s^s^s» "•^^B s^Ra •^^•^H Brm^^'^^R^H ß^RV •^™sli^B x^sHß^Rb' n^^T^R^Ra Rm»'^ l "^^Rlß^sPß«*-^sjp^T^Hißfc** ■^••-'"^rT STAPLES MATTRESS Hiejuiestflatcress made' THE SPRINGS REMAIN SUPPLE INDEFINITELY GIVING SUPER SOFTNESS AND SUPER SILENCE. PRICES FROM $35.00 EACH. ROBINSON c& CO., LTD., SINGAPORE KUALA LUMPUR216 words
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Advertisement250 1936-09-28 2 SITUATIONS VACANT When applyln* lor an, position «f»«rtlse^ in these columns sei-d copies ol testimonials. Do not send ortftiaU. CAN ANYONE recommend pood syce who Understands English. Box 144, Straits TlmC3. BOOKKEEPER required for Smail British Import House. Apply in own handwriting. Btatins Salary required to P.O. Box 92, Spore.250 words
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Advertisement369 1936-09-28 2 SITUATIONS WANTED CANTONESE COOK-BOY AM.IU. Apply Chow Loy. 211, Orchard Road, Bingapore. EOcienf Chinese Accountant/Bookkeeper open for engagement. Highest refs. 122, S.T. WANTED COCKER SPANIEL *****-PUPPY wanted Immediately or within 2 mouths. HoUgkinscn, Alor Gajah, Malacca. WANTED TO HIRE Rubber MUling Factory In the State of Jobore. Offers pleas* send369 words
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Advertisement622 1936-09-28 2 BOARD RESIDENCE HOUSE POEMA. 107A, Mt. Sophia, Europ. style. Bed-BittlngrTn. bath attached. P. 73M. 7 ST. THOMAS' WALK single tt double rooms, mod. san. daily or monthly, garage, term* moderate. Tel. 4M>. I CAFE WIEN, Orchard Road, bed and sitting room, single or double prlv -bath ana sanlt: every comfort.622 words
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Advertisement894 1936-09-28 2 BUSINESS PREMISES TO LET TO LIT. Office accommodation Ist floor Borsumlj Building. 41. Robinson Road. Electric lift and all modern conveniences. Apply: Hooglandt Co., 139/149A. Market Street. Telephone No. 5326. RODNEY HOUSE It, Battery Road, Singapore. This bttUding will be ready for occupatloD on Sept. 1 and is now opeu894 words
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Advertisement849 1936-09-28 2 PUBLIC NOTICES JOHAN TIN DREDGING, LTD. (Incorporated in the F.U.S.) NOTICE Is hereby (riven that an Interim Dividend of 5 per cent, on account of th» year ending Jan. 31, 1937, will be paid to all Shareholders on the Register on Oct. 8. 1936, and notice Is hereby further given849 words
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Advertisement416 1936-09-28 2 BUSINESS CARDS Etc; MASSAGE HALL MANICURE AND MASSAGE Mr*. HARU and Miss HANA 60. WATERLOO STREET. Telephone 7467. MIMK!. ELECTRIC TEOtSEK PRESSER. Restores sharp, clegnnt creases In Just lew seconds. For use on trousers, coat sleeves, collars, pleats, etc. Ideal lor pressing tics. Weighs only 10 ozs. nnd works on416 words
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Page 2 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous159 1936-09-28 2 SUBSCRIPTION RATES Singapore Wthln Outside Without Malava Malaya Postage fas, a us Note— OBtstailon eheflne* »ho^d Inelnde thr usual bank discount ADVERTISEMENT RATES The char*** and tmtratUont for CLASSIF1KU AUVERTISEMI.NTS «re nnder:25 cents ,*r line per insertion with amlWrnum charge of II l*r Insertion. There arc approximately sis worus to159 words
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Advertisement704 1936-09-28 3 P. 0. BRITISH INDIA AND APCAR LINES. (Incorporated In England.) MAIL PASSENGER AND CARGO SERVICES. TENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL 8. N. CO. DNDER CONTRACT WITH HIS MAJESTY S GOVERNMENT. U3NDON AND PAR EAST MAIL SERVICE OUTWARD FROM LONDON FOR CHINA AND JAPAN. Due Tonnage Spore. 1938 ■RANCHI 17.000 Oct. 9 >704 words
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Advertisement621 1936-09-28 3 SHIPPING ANNOUNCEMENTS. (NIPPON YUSEN KAISHA) GENERAL PASSENGER AGENTS FOR CUNARD WHITE STAR LTD. (Incorporated In Japan) TO LONDON. Naples, Marseilles. London, Antwerp and Rotterdam Vessels Tonnage Due Sail HAKUSAN MARU 1U.500 Sept. 30 Oct. 1 HARUMA MARU 10.500 Oc*. 14 15 5 KATORI MARU 10.000 Oct. 28 29 t> KASHIMA621 words
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Advertisement632 1936-09-28 3 PASSENGER AND FREIGHT SERVICE. BANGKOK LINE Luxurious One Class Motorshlps. Most Cabins have adjoining private bath. Excellent Cuisine. FOR MARSEILLES. LONDON. ROTTERDAM. HAMBURG AND COPENHAGEN From Prom Prom Prom Spore Malacca Port Penang M.S. Sham JUTLANDIA 20/10 20/10 21/10 23/10 MEONIA 3/11 3/11 4/11 6/11 ALSIA 1/12 1/12 3/12 4/12632 words
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Advertisement208 1936-09-28 3 IPRR'SIDENT LINERSI I Tourist Class AMERICAN STYLE £72.0.8 SINGAPORE TO EUROPE VIA AMERICA GREATEST ADVANCE IN TOURIST CLASS LUXURY. Beautiful public rooms: Swimming poolTalking Motion Pictures. Delicious mealsHot and cold running water In each Stateroom. Cabins for two or more oassc- 1 with real beds— Modern ventilation throughout Weekly service208 words
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Advertisement1133 1936-09-28 3 1 ====^=F==r==s= SHIPPING. THE BLUE FUNNEL tINE (Ocean The Hua Khtow Steamship C*. (1932) Lit Steam Ship Co. Ltd., and China Mutual The Cunard White Mm Ltd. Steam Navigation Co., Ltd.) The Sarawak Steamship Co. Ltd. The Strait* steamship Co^ Ltd. The Australian Orlemil Ltoe Ltd. The China Navigation Co.,1,133 words
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SHIPPING & MAILS.
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135 1936-09-28 4 Stations lifcsterday Last night max. rain- bright mm temp, fall s'shtne temp •F Ins. ois. *F West Coast. Alor Star 87 NU 0.5 75 Bayan Lepas (Penang) 87 Nil 3.7 73 Sitiawan 89 Nil 1.9 75 Bukit Jeram 89 Nil 5.7 74 Malacca 89135 words
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Article117 1936-09-28 4 Monday, September 28. Ships al«Bt*M« «»e Wharves or expected to arriTe Entrance Godown Gate East Wharf Anshun 20 1 Main Wharf Aeneas 14 Somcrville 9 Empire Dock Neleus 30 Sllvercypress 34 Klang 36 Darvel 38 3 Marclia. 48 4 West Wharf Agapenor 5 4 Section 10117 words
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Article35 1936-09-28 4 Sept. 26: Perak, Ipoh, Sllveray, Marudu. Malacca, Sin Alk Lee (Brit.); Ban Ho Ltong (Chin.); Hal Lee, Marly (Nor); Toglan, Toboali, Kota TJandl, Patras. Senang. Tobelo (Dut.). Sept. 27: Maros (Dut.); Mahidol. Bulan (Brit.).35 words
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Article23 1936-09-28 4 Mall dispatched from Singapore on Sept. 4 by Karapara was delivered In London on Sept. 26 (22 days).23 words
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Article142 1936-09-28 4 Correspondence for transmission by air "via Netnerlands" must be specially and clearly superscribed "By X.L.M. Todu. Pamangkat, Sambas Singkawang (Boelongan) P^>AustraUa. New Zealand, Java and Timor Dllly by air (Qantas) 7 p.m. Denmark (Parcels only) (Lalandla) 4 p.m. Tuesday, September 29. Pcngcrang (8. Soon Hengi 9 «Jn142 words
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Article222 1936-09-28 4 THE LATEST INFORMATION REGARDING ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE OF THE AIR MAILS WILL BE FOUND IN PAGE 12. Muntok Palembang (Thedens) Sarawak (generally) Blntulu (Vyner Brooke) Trengganu (Parcel only) (Boribat) Thursday. October 1. Slam (Parcels only) (Kamuning) 11 a.m. Aden (Karapara > 3 p.m. North America Except W. Canada222 words
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Article97 1936-09-28 4 Mails from Europe etc. (London) expected today, Sept. 28, by air (Imperial) will be delivered to boxholders at 6 p.m. General delivery of letters tomorrow, Sept. 29, at 8.25 a.m. Mails from Australia, Netherlands Indies etc. expected tomorrow, Sept. 29, by air (Qantas) will be delivered to boxholders97 words
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173 1936-09-28 4 NEW COASTAL SHIP Ha Yen Leaves France For Shanghai The addition of a recently-purcnased steamship to the China coastal service was announced recently by Mr. Yih Zeu Fong, head of the Wah Shang Steamship Company. The vessel, formerly the s.s. Marechal Foch, now named the Ha Yen, was bought by173 words
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Article16 1936-09-28 4 The P. and O. Somali arrived In London at 9 p.m. on Sept. 24.16 words
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Article245 1936-09-28 4 New Service Medals For Kedah. Alor Star, Sept. 26. Two medals styled respectively "Kedah Long Service Medal" and 'Kedah Police Medal" have been instituted. The former is confined to present or past members of the Kedah Civil Services V7ith net less than 25 years' service, who have served the State245 words
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Article114 1936-09-28 4 Musical Society's Next Offering. Following the excellent orchestral concert given a few months ago by the Singapore Musical Society, a new departure Is being made in the 1 Society's next public offering. They will present the concert version of Bizet's well-known opera. "Carmen," on Friday, October114 words
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85 1936-09-28 4 SOLDIER IN THE DOCK Money-Order Fraud Admitted. A soldier. George Frederick Gill, of the Royal Inniskllling Fusiliers, this morning admitted a charge of cheating, by falsely representing that he was G. Milford and inducing Geong Chye Chin to cash a money order for £5 at the General Post Office on85 words
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Article27 1936-09-28 4 Mr. S. Ramler. B. Com., has been appointed to act as the Secretary ol the Kuala Lumpur Branch of the Oriental Government Security Life Assurance Co. Ltd.27 words
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Article148 1936-09-28 4 The programmes to be NBdered at the recitals to be given this the police band will be as ioli Tuesday at Telok Ayer at 5.30 p.m. j March "Guards March Out" jberg; Concert Overture "B Suppe; Selection "New Sul ivun" Selected arranged by Dan G Cornet148 words
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Article50 1936-09-28 4 On entering the Arab Street mosquo to pray yesterday evening, a Malabarl Islam Jewellery hung his coat in a room prior to carrying out religious r.blutlons. When he returned a few minutes later, the coat containing $40 worth of rubles, and a gold ring was missing.50 words
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Advertisement757 1936-09-28 4 BOUSTEAD CO., LTD. (Incorporated In P.M.S LLOYDS AGENTS BOOKING AGENTS. F.M.3. ELYS. AND SIAM STATES RAILWAYS. TELEPHONE: Freight U3S— Paseate 54J1. CANADIAN PACIFIC STEAMSHIPS, LIMITED. (Incorporated In England) CORONATION OF KING EDWARD VIII MAY 1937. Barty Booking la «*o«Hy •«vL«I. T»v.l CAMADIA* PACIFIC. FARES SINGAPORE/EUROPE First and Cabin data from757 words
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Advertisement387 1936-09-28 4 Oncol por&tttf id m raits Settlements^ ELLERMAN BUCRNALL ISTHMIAN STEAMSHIP STEAMSHIP CO.. LTD. COMPANY. (Incorporated to England). (Incorporated lv D.S.A.) "ELLEBMAN" LINK. BOSTON. NEW TORK A BALT^OR* FOR HAVRE. LONDON. Vhl CAPE OF GOOD nOPF. ROTTERDAM AHAM^RO. NA ,lOATOR, IOATOR g? Via PoH» and Saei CanaL STEEL SEAFARER No*. 23387 words
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Miscellaneous333 1936-09-28 4 TIDE TABLE. SINGAPORE. Today. H. W. 9.10 a.m. 7.7 ft.; 8.39 p.m. L. W. 2.35 a.m. 3.5 ft.; 2.45 p.m. 4 4 ft. Tuesday, September 29. H. W. 9.40 a.m. 8.2 ft.; 9.30 p.m. 9 2 ft L. W. 3.20 a.m. 2.1 ft.; 3.25 p.m. Wednesday, September 30. H. W.333 words
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Advertisement402 1936-09-28 5 LAST NIGHT OF ifSril -^ass^^&^^^—^ it— ni BETTE wm -jmY%PM% DAYIS m %Yy.t% P3 THE SOIL WRECKER OF 'OF HUMAN BONDAGE 1 AND THE MAN KILLER OF BORDERTOWN' IN 'DANGEROUS' A WARNER BROS. PICTURE WITH FRANCHOT TONE, MARGARET LINDSAY. TnMHDDnU/ NOTHING LIKE IT IN ALL THE HISTORY ivmunnun OF screen402 words
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Advertisement244 1936-09-28 5 Try this u HAGIC ■muw^ DE AIITV ffs,- V\ and Mjo^ S^fcfiti^ Look HH l\z WfourAge Tests show that when the skin pores while you sleep, sagging facial muscles are clogged with grime, dust and dirt, are tightened wrinkles are smoothed wrinkles and signs of age multiply at an away.244 words
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Advertisement143 1936-09-28 5 llrescnptlon B Bm l[ 7°o are a mitfenr from W K«em», Ringworm, Dhobies MW h Sait Rheum, PrickJy He«t, B^ Psoriasis, Singapore Foot, Itch■V ">(( Eruption* md Rashes, üm ODD. Prescription Just s few Jrops o/ this m&rvtlloiu lotion tnd fou hare instant reli:f. Irritatio* ■M »nd pain goe* at143 words
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Advertisement368 1936-09-28 5 Glands Made Active and Youthful Vigour Restored In 24 Hours Belter Than Gland Operations. Thanks to the discovery of an American Doctor, it Is now possible for those who feel prematurely old, Run-'lown and Worn-out, to experience attain the thrill of Youthful Vigour, Ambition, and Vitality. This great discovery, which368 words
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Advertisement398 1936-09-28 5 LIQUIDATION SALE NOW IN FULL SWING OUR ENTIRE STOCK MUST BE CONVERTED INTO CASH REGARDLESS OF COST. SPECIAL OFFER CHEAPER THAN AUCTION PRICES, WE OFFER THE WHOLE OF OUR STOCK IN TRADE OF SOLID TEAK FURNITURE AT CHEAPER THAN AUCTION PRICES. (Open up to 6 p.m. including Saturdays) FRANKEL BROS.398 words
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Page 5 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous254 1936-09-28 5 iWHAT IS ON TODAY. THE 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: Cocktail dance, 6.30 8.15 p.m. Informal dinner and254 words
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LATEST LOCAL STOCK AND SHARE QUOTATIONS.
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Article372 1936-09-28 6 Little Effects From Currency Decisions. From Our Financial Correspondent. Singapore, Sept. 28. The one topic of conversation in the local share market is an exchange of opinions as to the probable effects on tin and rubber as a consequence of the devaluation of the franc and the372 words
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Article120 1936-09-28 6 Singapore, September 28, 11 noon, ituyer. Seller Java 'JUD3 a 00 White Muntok Pepper 14.25 White Pcppei 13.75 Black Pepper 7 50 Mixed Biam Peoper •Sundried Ccpra 5.50 5 50 Mixed Copra 4.00 4 90 Small Fiase lapioca 4 <JU Fair Flake Tapioca 4.10 Mtd Pearl Tapioca 5 25120 words
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STOCKS AND SHARES.
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Article553 1936-09-28 6 All shares quoted above are fully paid Issue Val. Fraser C>. Lyall Evait Buyres Sellers Buyers Sellers 4/- Ampat Tin 4/3 4/6 4/6 4/9 £1 Asam Kumbang 26/6 28/6.xd 27/- 28/-xd £1 Austral Malay 52/6 54/6 53/- 54/5/- Ayer Hitam 15/3 16/-xd 15/- 16/-xd 1 Ayer Weng 1.70 1.75553 words
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Article417 1936-09-28 6 2 2 Alex Erick O:ci. 1.C5 1.20 1.20 1.30 2 2 do 7V 2 Prefs 1.45 1.55 1.45 1.55 10 10 Atlas Ice 10.00 11.00 10.00 11.00 £1 £1 BAT 6.1.6 6.5.0 6.2.6 6.7.6 1 1 B. M. Eroadcastin-* 0 90 1.00 0 90 1.00 10 5 B. M.417 words
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Article182 1936-09-28 6 SINGAPORE MUNICIPAL. 6'4> 1001 red. 1940 $400,000 Int. Mar 31 Si-pt. 30 108 110 nom V'i'/o 10C7 rec. 1947 $1,600,090 Lit Mar. 31 Sept. 30 113 110 nom tin'; l£09 lfcd. 1955 $1,000,000 tot Mar. 31 Eipt. 30 120 122 nom 4'r. 1&13 red. 1963 $2,000,000 Mar.182 words
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Article373 1936-09-28 6 RUBBER SHARES (Shares are $1 unless otherwise stated) Today s Prices iraser it G\>. Lyall Evatt Ulenby 1 50 l-i>5 1 50 1 60 Uor Gajah 100 1. <0 0.9s 105 Vmal. Malay ($2) 3 2U 3.35 3 20 3.35 lyerKitani 130 1.40 1.30 140 Molek 100 1.10 1.00 1.10373 words
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Article177 1936-09-28 6 =sx= dnd SELIINtJ Loodon r.T 2/4 1/16 London demand 2/4 1/18 London 4 month* sight 2/4»/ 8 Lyons, demand 900 norn Hamburg demand 145 New York demand 57 7/16 Montreal demand 57 3/16 Batavia demand 86% Samarang 86V 2 Calcutta, Bombay Rangoon demand 154% Madras. Colombo demand 154% Hong177 words
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Article79 1936-09-28 6 Noon, Today. Buyers. Sellers. N. 1 X. R. S. S. in cases (F.O.B.) Sept. 26% 26'j Good F.A.Q. in cases (F.O.B.) Sept. 26% 26% No. 1 X. R. S. S. (Spot loose) Awardable Singapore 261/2 26% October 26% 26% Oct.-Dec. 26% 267/ 8 Jan.-March 26%79 words
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Article708 1936-09-28 6 Approval Of Purchase By Dunlop Rubber Co., Ltd. The shareholders of the Ii.dia Tyre and Rubber Company have agreed to the sale of the business at Inchinnan to the Dunlop Rubber Company Ltd. Under the contract the preference shareholders receive 27s. 6d. for each fully paid708 words
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Article260 1936-09-28 6 DEVALUATION— THE FIRST STEP. Commenting en th? trl-puitlte agreement rega-d.ng devaluation Tha limes says that the agrcomen. may prove to be tha first ctop cf several towards ultimate stabilisation of tha world's currencies. Its importance there .'or. 1 mast not be underestimated even hough iho ultimate goalReuter - 260 words
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Article106 1936-09-28 6 No business was done en t;se Foreißti Lxt ha:ifcc market In LnnJon on Satur('«a>. 'ihe following arc F.-:day*s closing mean rates. Paris 70 37 6! Athens i 32 ;ell<?r.» Now York: 5.03' i BucnareH 677 sellers Montreal 0.02\ Rle *U! Brvr eh 29.76 MIISTJ oJic'll. Geneva 15.41 Ec-lCTrce 222106 words
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Advertisement23 1936-09-28 6 ROYAL EXCHANGE ASSURANCE. (Incorporated in England AJ>. 1720) FIRE. MARINE, LIFE. MOTOR CAR. WORKMEN'S COMPENSATION. Branch Office for Malaya. Chartered Bank Chamtera. Singapore.23 words
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Advertisement26 1936-09-28 6 ORANGE. PEKOE PERAK TEA 60 cts. per 1 Ib. packet 32 i Ib. 18 i Ib. Obtainable from all first class dealers DISTRIBUTORS. McALISTER CO., LTD.26 words
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FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL NEWS.
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1480 1936-09-28 7 Eastern United Assurance Annual Meeting. The keen competition in the insurance market, the higher claims occasioned by motor car accidents, and the redistribution of investments in lower-earning but more stable concerns, were matters referred to by Mr. Ong Soon Tee, chairman of the Eastern United1,480 words
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Article923 1936-09-28 7 pIGHER PRICES FORECASTED. ALSO AN INCREASED EXPORT ALLOWANCE. In a review of rubber prospects, Messrs, Charles Hope and Son, London, under date of Sept. 1, write: During the first half of this year the world stock at the three main centres was reduced by 90.000 tons.923 words
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Article97 1936-09-28 7 During t'.ie week ending Stpt. 19. exports of tinned pineapples from Malayan ports amounted to 25,41!) rases, of which 6.575 (26 per cent.) cases were to the United Kingdom. 557 (2 per cent.) cases to the Continent of Europe. 15.565 (61 per cent.) cases to Canada97 words
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Article40 1936-09-28 7 At the annual meeting of Seventh Mile Rubber Estates Ltd., to be held in Kuala Lumpur next week, the directors will propose payment of a dividend of 10 per cent, fcr the year ended June 30, 1936.40 words
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Page 7 Advertisements
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Advertisement601 1936-09-28 7 BANKING HONG KONG SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. (Incorporated in the Colony of Hong Kong.) The liability ot members is limHed to the extent and in manner prescribed by Ordinance No. 6 of 1929 of the Colony. Authnrl—d Capita: £50.000,000 Issued and Fully Pald-Up $20,000,000 Funds Sterling C. 503.000 Hurii? Kong Currency601 words
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Advertisement144 1936-09-28 7 BANK OF CHINA .'lncorporated in China by Special Charter.) Paid-Up Capital $40,000,000.00 Reserve Funds $3,453,591.43 Total Resources ff.UI.TIT.Itm HEAD OFFICE: SHANGHAI Tse-Vung Soong. Chairman of Board Sung Han-Chang, General Manager OVERSEAS BRANCHES: London, New York and Osalia LONDON BANKERS: Midland Bank Overseas Branch NEW YORK BANKERS: Irving Trust Company SOME144 words
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Advertisement387 1936-09-28 7 BANKING CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA, AUSTRALIA AND CHINA. (Incorporated in England by Royal Charter 1853) Paid Up Capital In 600,000 shares of £5 each £3.000.000 Reserve Fund 13 000.0 jo Reserve Liability of Proprietors 13.00J.0J0 HEAD OFFICE: 38, Blshopsfate. London. EC t Alor Star Hong Kong Saigon Amritsar lloilo Semarane387 words
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Article545 1936-09-28 8 People In The News. A GOOD many people in Malaya were inclined to criticise Mr. and Mrs. Martin Johnson, the film explorers, after hearing their own story of the Borneo exploit when a 5 ft. orang-utan was captured, and Mr. Johnson's defence of his profession is545 words
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Advertisement220 1936-09-28 8 i» E A F iroa't allow yourself to be handicapped Decause of this fact THE "GEM" EARPHONE Make, it possible for you to enjoy once more orainary conversation, music and laughter. 1 Mrinnh small, yet (ives astonishing result txnert aavice free MJZzekiel Son} Oualihifi r.vi-MKht Specialists ONLY ADOKtSS: 9. Raffles220 words
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Advertisement29 1936-09-28 8 STEW/fRT -WARNER AND WESTINGHOCSE RADIOS Free service and free replacement of parts. Cash or deferred terms. Repairs to any make of radio WORLD-WIDE RADIO CO. 119, North Bridge Road.29 words
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Advertisement182 1936-09-28 8 '•V# 'ALLENBURYS for a strong frame ft- h I fi^~~ J and fine development What bonny little mites! It is at the toddlir. j stage that the results of early feeding on 'AUenburys' become soMearJy apparent. To see little limbs growing straighter and stronger is a source of pride and182 words
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Page 8 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous429 1936-09-28 8 EMPIRE STATION. TODAY TRANSMISSION 2. The following frequencies will be used:— GSH 21.47 Mc/s (13.97 m.) GSG 17.79 Me s (16.86 m.) 6.20 p.m —Big Ben. Haydn Heard and his Band, from the West End Cinema. Birmingham. Hungarian Rhapsody, No. 2 Lisit, arr. Lotter). La poupce blonde; Charlie (Leopold). Selectiun,429 words
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Miscellaneous469 1936-09-28 8 TOMORROW TRANSMISSION 4. Three of the following frequencies will be used: GSG 17.79 Mc/s (16.76 m.) GSO 15.18 Mc/s (19.66 m.) GSF 15.14 Mc.s (19.82 m.) GSD 11.75 Mc/s (25.53 m.) GSB 9.51 Mc/s (31 55 n..> 12.73 a.m.— Big Ben. The BBC Dance Orchestra, directed by Henry Hall. 1.20469 words
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Miscellaneous676 1936-09-28 8 tt^HBMJv 'mmKr law*' i Miss Evelyn Layc crowning the Carnival Queen of Hastings, Miss Patricia Carr. Dessoudeix. 8 40 Colonial market prices, rates of exchange. 8.50 Concer with Mile. Patrlx, vocalist; Mile. Salomon violinist. M. Le MarcHadour, baritone; M. Oolschmann. pi.-.nist. 10.15 Rates of exchange and French stock (rentes). 10.20676 words
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Article365 1936-09-28 9 MORE REINFORCEMENTS FROM JAPAN. TO BACK UP TOKIO DEMANDS. Shanghai, Sept. 27. The Tokio Cabinet has decided to entrust the task of putting a stop to all aiiti -Japanese activities in China to the Foreign, Naval and War Ministries which will cooperate in the coming negotiationsReuter - 365 words
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Article186 1936-09-28 9 20,000 GRENADES IN BRUSSELS FACTORY. Brussels, Sept. 26. The examining magistrate at Bruges has ordered the arrest of six persons including two local Socialist councillors in connection with the seizure of allegedly illicit arms in a vesse' at Ostend. Searches in Belgium for illicit arms continueReuter - 186 words
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42 1936-09-28 9 FRENCH RAIL DISASTER 14 KILLED. Tarbes, Sept. 26. At least 14 people were killed and 20 injured when an express from Bordeaux was telescoped by a local train near Lourdes. The local dashed into the rear of the stationary express. Reuter Wireless.Reuter - 42 words
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402 1936-09-28 9 Abyssinia Will Be Rejected Eventually. London, Sept. 26. HAILE SELASSIE returned to London from Geneva last night very pleased with tlic result of his visit, according to a member of the Legation staff who said the Negus felt he had now done all heReuter - 402 words
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Advertisement173 1936-09-28 9 HOTELS TONIGHT COCKTAIL DANCE I DINNER DANCE 6.30 TO 8.15 P.M. f informal 9.30 TO MIDNIGHT AND OUTSTANDING CABARET ENTERTAINMENT BY THE D. FOKIEN-MARVIN RUSSIAN TRIO D. MARVIN— V. KRAVCHENKO— K. ERMOLAEVA LATE OF THE MOSCOW BALLET NON-DINERS $1.00 IJM FLES CELEBRATED ORCIIES- WHEN IN PENANG STAY AT TKA directed173 words
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Advertisement10 1936-09-28 9 fJR cheerio I'm Ixj off home J^W\ "to mq A\10 words
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Advertisement414 1936-09-28 9 INSURANCE. FIRE-ACtIDENT-MOTOR FIDELITY GUARANTEE-MARINE WORKMEN'S COMPENSATION. TRE LONDON ASSURANCE. HONO KONG FIRE INSCB CO LTD PHOENIX ASSURANCE CO LTD WESTERN ASSURANCE C" U?nON INSCE SOCIETY OF CANiON LTD EA^L sr/kR BRIT DOli IN s co. ltt! BRITISH AMERICA ASSURANCE CO GUTHRIE Co., Ltd. (Incorporated In 5.8.) AGENTS FOR STRAITS j»414 words
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1163 1936-09-28 10 The Straits Times SINGAPORE, MONDAY, SEPT. 23, 1936. "Please, Teacher..." At long last the Municipal Commissioners of Singapore show signs of yielding to the pressure of public opinion. It is true that the signs are as yet very faint and that only a small minority of the Commissioners are moving1,163 words
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Article63 1936-09-28 10 The promotions of Lieutenant (acting Capt.) J. A. McEvoy and Lieutenant (acting Capt.) S. Mortimer. S.S.V.F., to the rank of Captain, have been approved. The resignation of his Commission in the S.S.V.F.. by Capt. \V. A. Corkill has been accepted. The resignation of his Commission as Honorary Chaplain63 words
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Article1197 1936-09-28 10 Civilising an Empire in Malaysia, An address on the Dutch empire in Malaysia was delivered by Ch. J. L. M. Welter, former Minister for the Colonies in Holland, at the summer school of the Royal Empire Society, held at Bristol last July. Extracts from the address are1,197 words
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Article359 1936-09-28 10 SOME wonder why the school fees should be raised because for a few rears there Is Instability In the economic world. Surely this will adjust Itself as all such economic crisis have adjusted themselves before? We are concerned with giving boys an education that will359 words
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Article743 1936-09-28 10 BARREN BILLITON UAVE you ever heard th3 story of 11 the youns ladies of Billiton? No, it's not a limerick, although it richly deserves to be one. When the Billiton Company was formed «n 1860 to ir.ine the rich tin deposits on that island it experienced743 words
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Advertisement133 1936-09-28 10 PENANG EXCURSIONS T.S.S. KEDAH WITH FOl'R DAYS AT THE CRAG HOTEL $85.00 THE RUNNYMEDE HOTEL $90.00 Apply MM3FIELD CO., LTD. South British INSURANCE COMPANY. LTD. (Incorporated In New Zealand) MOTOR CAR INSURANCE W. J. DEXTER, Manager. tvl. 5926. 2, Finlayscn Green. D. M. GRANT CO. MOTOR ENGINEERS, Cavanagh Road, Singapore.133 words
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Advertisement8 1936-09-28 10 JOHN DUKE MANUFACTURING OPTICIAN. 21, BATTERY ROAD, SINGAPORE.8 words
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194 1936-09-28 11 SWITZERLAND FOLLOWS THE FRENCH LEAD. Statement On Future Of The Guilder Tonight. FOREIGN EXCHANGES IN CONFUSION. Political Significance Of Big Monetary Changes. |T is expected that the Netherlands will follow France and Switzerland in leaving the gold standard. A statement is expected in194 words
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Article235 1936-09-28 11 EMBARGO ON EXPORT OF GOLD. The Hague. Sept. 28. ALTHOUGH it was stated yesterday that the Netherlands has not yet abandoned the gold standard, the change is regarded as inevitable. It is reliably stated that the Netherlands Government intends to adopt the British system of aReuter - 235 words
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Article27 1936-09-28 11 Berlin, Sept. 27. 'J'HE German Secretary of Finance stated tonight that Germany was not thinking of going off the gold standard. Reuter.Reuter - 27 words
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Article231 1936-09-28 11 Siriss Franc. BERNE STATEMENT. Berne. Sept. 27. A communique issued yesterday announcing the devaluation of the Swiss franc states that the Federal Co-.mcil has noted the devaluation of th? French franc to the extent of about 30 p?r cent. T!r> situation of the Swiss National Bank isReuter - 231 words
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Article528 1936-09-28 11 rHAT FRANCE HOPES OF DEVALUATION. Paris, Sept. 27. (X>NFUSION prevailed in the Paris i' money market on Saturday and rling was talked around 105 'oreigners in need of small quantii of francs are being accommodated the banks at the old rate (76 francs I theReuter - 528 words
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Article, Illustration25 1936-09-28 11 '.itii other l.i.vali: I soldiers forming an archway with their rifles, a Spanish militiamen was married in Barcelona before returning to the civil war front.25 words
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Article566 1936-09-28 11 Singapore Views On Devaluation, LATEST developments in the European money markets are not expected to have any considerable or an immediate effect on trade conditions in Malaya, in the opinion of leading merchants and bankers in Singapore. According to present indications, however, Malayans may expect. Cheaper holidays566 words
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Article186 1936-09-28 11 Reported Demand For Concession. NEW DEVELOPMENT IN HONGKEW INCIDENT. Shanghai, Sept. 28. JAPAN has presented a secret demand to Nanking for thr creation of a Japanese Conces sion in Shanghai comprising three-fifths of Chapei. This report from a usually reliable Chinese source, states that the demandSin Chew Jit Poh - 186 words
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Article95 1936-09-28 11 WIFE RUNS 2 MILES FOR HELP. Hong Kong, Sept. 28. VUI&- A. V. Peacock, a Briton employed at the Kowloon naval yard, was shot twice by bandits in the New Territory yesterday while out hiking with his wife and two children. The gunmen left Mr. PeacockReuter - 95 words
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74 1936-09-28 11 JAPANESE RONIN ATTACK EMBASSY OFFICE. Shanghai, Sept. 28. Japanese press accusations that the Soviet Embassy officials instigated the murder of the Japanpse bluejacket in Hongkew last week, culminated yesterday in a number of Japanese ronin (bad characters) attacking the Shanghai offices of the Soviet Embassy.Sin Chew Jit Poh - 74 words
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Article144 1936-09-28 11 Seven Arrive: Three More Expected. Shanghai, Sept. 28. Anxiety persists in Shanghai although tension over the Hongkew Incident has eased. Seven Japanese warships arrived here from Port Arthur yesterday, and three more are due. Evidence that strong reinforcements are expected from Japan is seen in theSin Chew Jit Poh - 144 words
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Article44 1936-09-28 11 There were no foreign exchange dealings on the London market on Saturday. At the request of the Bank of England no gold price was fixed. Switzerland and Belgium are adhering to the monetary agreement announced on Saturday and this is44 words
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Article, Illustration18 1936-09-28 11 This picture, just released for publication, shows King Edward playin? Arrow Golf, a new game invented in Vienna.18 words
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Article94 1936-09-28 11 TOLEDO FALLS TO REBELS General Franco announces that the insurgents have captured Toledo and rescued the surviving defenders of the Alcazar.— Reuter. "BACK TO WALL" MANIFESTO IN MADRID The Government issues a baric to the wall manifesto declaring that the insurgents have superior arms and aeroplanes due toReuter - 94 words
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Article207 1936-09-28 11 Private Drowned In Saving N.C.O. FLOOD INCIDENT IN INDIAN EXERCISES. (From Our Own Correspondent.)' Calcutta, Sept. 26. •pHE Southern Command orders contain a commendation of the conduct of several men of the Royal Tank Corps (10th Light Tank Coy.), Kirkee, in connection with an incident on August207 words
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Article44 1936-09-28 11 Feipir.g, Sept. 23. A Lanchow <Kansu> report states a severe earthquake shock was felt over a large area of the province but no details have so far been received of the extent of the damage.— Sin Chew Jit Poh.Sin Chew Jit Poh - 44 words
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Advertisement31 1936-09-28 11 NOTICE WE BEG TO ADVISE THE PUBLIC THAT WE ARE MOVING INTO OUR NEW PREMISES SITUATED IN CAREW STREET, SEREMBAN ON OCTOBER 1st. A NEW GROCERY DEPARTMENT IS AN ADDITIONAL ATTRACTION.31 words
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815 1936-09-28 12 JAPAN'S TRADE WAR. "NATIONAL HONOUR" AT STAKE. Factories And Laboratories Answer Emperor's Call. The extraordinary extent to which patriotism enters into the dealings of the smallest Japanese shopkeeper and the purchases of the poorest housewife is one of the most forcible imp^ions recTvec by Mr. A. T Brennan, South Afr.can815 words
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Article59 1936-09-28 12 HAWKER KILLED AT IPOH. (From Our Own Correspondent) Ipoh. Sept. 28. A Chinese cake hawker was killed instantly in a motor accident yesterday morning at Chemor. about ten miles from Ipoh. According to Information received here the man was knocked dewn by a lorry one wheel going over his head.59 words
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31 1936-09-28 12 Professor R. B. Hawe?. MB F.R.C.P., will address the Singapore Rotary Club at its next meeting on Wednesday at the Roof Garden of the Adolpht Hotel.31 words
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Article96 1936-09-28 12 SINGAl'OKB GLOBE THEATRE Fang Claw. 7.15— 9. 30. GREAT WORLD— TI1E SKY TALKIE Woman Wanted. NEW tVORLi) Sloe Shows. cabar«. Dancing. Talkies. Theatres tc Cinema*. BITZ. C.EYLANG The Misleading Lady With Claudette Colbert. Also I Found Strllah Parrish. With Kay Francis. 7.45—11 P m. BAFFLES HOTEL Cocktail Dance 6.3096 words
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Article75 1936-09-28 12 (From Our Own Correspondent) Malacca. Cept. 28. Tragic circumstances surrounded the jdeath of a 25-year-old woman at the attendants' quarters of the General Hospital at 7 o'clock this morning. It Is alleged that the woman was stabbed in the chest by her husband, who Immediately surrendered75 words
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74 1936-09-28 12 i From Our Own Correspondent) Muar. Sept. 26. Inche All bin Hadji Budln. Postmaster of Panchor, Muar. and president of the Panchor Union Recreation Club, was entertained on Friday by the members and public of Panchor, to a farewell tea party and ronggeng prior to his74 words
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Article68 1936-09-28 12 1 Dr. Kagawa. the famous religious leader and social reformer of Japan. I will spend a day in Singapore on Thursday. Oct. 1. In addition to 1 several addresses to the Japanese community he will speak at a public meetling In the Victoria Memorial Hall68 words
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Article, Illustration7 1936-09-28 12 A group of newly-arrived Japans -*«—^g»™£? Sug^7 words
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Article146 1936-09-28 12 80 Per Cent. Back At Work. The strike among Chinese building coolies in Singapore is coming to an end. Finding money getting very short and dissatisfied at the treatment they are getting at the hands of their leaders, over 80 per cent, of the 3,000 workmen146 words
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184 1936-09-28 12 POSTPONED BALL WAS GREAT SUCCESS. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, Sept. 27. Postponed six months owing to the death of King George, the annual Ball of the Selangor Branch of the Royal Society of St. George was nevertheless attended with great success when It was held at the Selangor184 words
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Article94 1936-09-28 12 (From Our Own Correspondent) Ipoh, Sept. 25 The wedding took place at the Perak Chinese Chamber of Commerce at noon today of Mr. Ng Chong Chee, the brother of Mr. Ng Chong Fatt. the local representative of Messrs. J. A. Russell and Co., and Miss Leong94 words
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Article79 1936-09-28 12 The Singapore 111 Flying-boat, under command of Fit-Lieut. W. O. Abrams. which was held up on the recent cruise tc Hong Kong undertaken by Air Commodore Sydney Smith, Air Officer Cmmandlng the RAF.. Kar East, returned to Seletar yesterday after spending the previous night at Saigon.79 words
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65 1936-09-28 12 Membership of the Singapore Ratepayers' Association showed a slight dscline from 241 to 231 during the year ended June 30, 1936. according to the annual report which will be tabled at the annual meeting at the Roof Garden of the Adelphi Hotel on Friday next, at 5.1565 words
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Article69 1936-09-28 12 Air Mails. INWARD Imperial: From Eurjpe: Due last night: Expected tonight. Qantas: From Australia: Due tomorrow afternoon. Dutch: From Netherlands India: Due tomorrow afternoon. OUTWARD Qantas: To Australia: Mails close 7 p.m. today. Imperial: To Europe: Mails close 7 p.m. tomorrow. Dutch: To Java and Southern Sumatra: Mails close 769 words
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Article77 1936-09-28 12 At a banquet given last night by the Hoi Tin Amateur Dramatic Society In honour of Mr. U Jen, Chinese Consul. Mr. Ng Seng Choy, J.P.. who presided at the function, praised the able manner Mr. LI has carried out. his duties. Mr. LI was recently77 words
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Article210 1936-09-28 12 Servant Convicted Of Theft. (From Our Own Correspondent) Muar, Sept. 26. A theft of a gold brooch on September 10 had a sequel before Enche Ibrahim bin Ismail In the Muar Police Court when a Chinese servant named Soo Kelt Soon was called upon to explain210 words
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172 1936-09-28 12 SPECIAL CRUISE TO MANILA. Eucharistic Congress In February. In connection with the International, Eucharlstic Congress to be held at Manila from February 3 to February 7. 1937, the X.P.M. line has arranged a special cruise from Singapore by the 3.5. Op Ten Noort. The cruise commences on January 28, when172 words
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Article62 1936-09-28 12 Station Z. H. J., Penang, will broadcast the following programme today on a wavelength of 49.3 metres: 7pm- Time signal and announcements for the week. 708 pjn. Recorded dance music. 7.20 p.m. "Trial by Jury" (Gilbert and Sullivan). 7.55 p.m. News bulletin. 8 pjn. Chinese music. 8.30 pjn.62 words
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Article241 1936-09-28 12 U.S.A. Gold txports. LASTING MONETARY EQUILIBRIUM. Washington, Sept. 27. Mr Morgenthau, U.S. Secretary of the Treasury, said that the Intention of France to devalue the franc would be the turning, point in the general world peace and indicated that world stabilisation was on its way. TheReuter - 241 words
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128 1936-09-28 12 HANKOW TENSION WORSENS. JAPANESE READY TO EVACUATE. Hankow, Sept. 27. Japanese women and children at Hankow are preparing to withdraw to Shanghai and Japan because of ;he tension arising from the murder ot the Japanese constable Yoshioka, on Sept. 19, reports Reuter. The evacuation of the first batch, consisting of128 words
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Article88 1936-09-28 12 Rome, Sept. 23. It is stated in official Italian circr.T that no special meeting of the Italian Cabinet is being called before Oct. 10 but experts are closely watching tno currency situation— Reuter. I The French Communists, while still opposing devaluation, have decided to continue to88 words
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Article34 1936-09-28 12 (From Our Own Correspondent) Bangkok. Sept. 27. King Edward. President Roosevelt and the Governor-General of IndoChina have sent birthday congratulations to the boy King. Ananda Maliidol of Slam.34 words
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Advertisement90 1936-09-28 12 Distinctive jOto Inexpensive., Serviceable fe^ Three qualities, the dis- jL criminating shopper iiSl mSk demands are distinctive- jm mrjjk ness, service, inexpensive- |g Gian Singh meets that llffiwwPi^r demand completely. Wm^ Join the evergrowing PeW clientele this house is |%/j serving. Wsk The new designs in jiillk printed silk crepes90 words
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272 1936-09-28 13 BOY'S INTERESTS BEING CONSIDERED. Assurance From Selangor Club President. 71-MINUTE MEETING AT K. L (Froir Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, Sept. 27. Presiding at the half-yearly meeting of the Selangor Club last night, the Hor. Mr. T. S. Adams, the British Resident, briefly referred to the recent collapse of the272 words
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Article161 1936-09-28 13 People's Co-operation In "War" On Mosquitoes. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Ipoh, Sept. 25. A strong plea for co-operation by the public of Kinta in measures to prevent the breeding of mosquitoes v.as made by Dr. R. S. Johnson. h?alth officer, at the last meeting of the Kinta161 words
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103 1936-09-28 13 ST. PATRICK'S SOCIETY. New Office-Bearers For Perak. (From Our Own Correspondent) Ipoh, Sept. 21. At the tenth annual general m?etlng of the Perak St. Patrick's Society held at the Ipoh Club it was decided to celebrate St. Patrick's Day with a ball to be held at Ipoh. en Mar. 17.103 words
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Article23 1936-09-28 13 Mr. D. J. Fleming, the manager of th Eastern Smelting Company. Ipoh. leaves on transfer to Penang at the end of the month.23 words
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Article113 1936-09-28 13 Two Chinese Arrested At Muar. (From Our Own Correspondent) Muar, Sept. 23. Vigilance on the part of custom officers at the Kesang Custom Barrier, Muar, led to a smart arrest of two Chinese yesterday evening, who were travelling as passengers in a bus from Malacca. Close113 words
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62 1936-09-28 13 (From Our Own Correspondent) Ipoh, Sept. 24. The Kinta Sanitary Board has rejected an application to convert the theatre at Lee Chan's Arcade into a cinema. Mr. Smith, seconded by Col. Cecil Rae. proposed the motion for approval of the licence for conversion. It was62 words
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Article72 1936-09-28 13 Band Recitals For October. Recitals to be given during October by the band of the Straits Settlements police have been arranged as follows: Sunday 4th. 8.30 p.m. at Botanic Gardens: Monday 5th. 6.00 p.m. at Katong Park: Friday 9th, 5.30 p.m. ai Telok Ayer: Tuesday 13th. 7.00 p.m. at \Vat?rloo72 words
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Article, Illustration171 1936-09-28 13 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, Sept. 26. The remains of Mrs. Alan Loke, wife of Mr. Alan Loke, the Kuala Lumpur millionaire and land owner, were conveyed by special train from Kuala Lumpur to Penang this evening. The cortege left No. 11 Bukit Nanas.171 words
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162 1936-09-28 13 KIDNAPPING CASE AT SEREMBAN. D.P.P. Asks For Leniency For Tamil. (From Our Own Correspondent) Seremban, Sept. 25. The Deputy Public Prosecutor, Selangor, Negri Sembllan. and Pahang, appealed for leniency before Mr. Justice de Buriatte In the Seremban Supreme Court In the case in which a Tamil, Slngaram, was charged with162 words
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232 1936-09-28 13 S.V.C. Programme Of Drills For Current Week Tha Singapore Volunteer Corps programme of drills for the week ending Oct. 4, is as follows: Monday. Sept. 23. 5.15 p.m.—Headquarters S.R.A. (v) Lecture. S.R.E. (v) Lecture. Clifford Pier S.F.C.R.E. (v) No. 3 Section D.E.I. 5.43 p.m. Jardinc Steps S.F.C.R.E. Europeans D.E.I. 5.15232 words
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35 1936-09-28 13 The paris".) ioner3 of the Church ot Our Lady of Lourdcs will entertain tlieir parish priest. Rev. Fr. Mtetute' Olcomondey on the occasion of his •■atron?.! feast tomorrow at 7.30 D.m.35 words
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Article56 1936-09-28 13 An announcement is shortly expected concerning the personnel of the delegation to visit Malaya to investigate labour conditions for Indian roorkers. The delegation, which is to represent the Government of India, is expected to leave next month and the announcement of the personnel is being keenly56 words
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119 1936-09-28 13 Chinese Students Learn For China's Good. (From Our Own Correspondent) Por.ang, Sept. 2C. China was sending more students to foreign universities while fewer students were going from Japan, declared Dr. Chang Mung Schick. M.D., who arrived at Penang by the Corfu en route to China. "The purpose of sending students119 words
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Article193 1936-09-28 13 Finals of the dance competitions for the championship of Malaya were held at the New World on Saturday right before a large crowd. Winning three of the lour competitions, Mr. A. S. Tan and his partner. Miss Annie Chla received from Mr. Aw Boon Par193 words
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Article96 1936-09-28 13 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penan?. Sept. 26. The death took place on Friday night of Miss Grace Elvira Caun-ter, a member of the famous Penang family who owned Suffolk House, Penang, at the age of 81 after a short illness. Until recently she had96 words
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62 1936-09-28 13 SOCIETY IN THE DESERT. At The Cinema. "Palm Springs." (With Frances Langford and Sir Guy Standing) Paramount. At the Alhambra. Quite ent3rtalning. from a musical point of view. The story centres round ?alm Springs, an oasis in the California desert where "millionaires and -owboys rub noses." Frances Langford s.'ngs well62 words
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Article405 1936-09-28 13 MADE IN SPORT. FAREWELL TEAPARTY TO MR. HASTIE. Friendships made on the playing field lasted a long time, said Mr It. L. Hastie, at a tea party given in his Pat the Cafe de Luxe yesterday, lastie, who is the retiring manager of Fraser and Neave. farewell405 words
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120 1936-09-28 13 The Chinese Trade Mission left Singapore at the weekend for Penang where the membsrs will spend ten days. Five days will be spent in the Chinese Trade Fair and the remainder of the time will be devoted to a study of trade conditions in Penang.120 words
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Article243 1936-09-28 13 A MIXTURE. Correspondence. Something Threatened On The Municipal Front. To the Editor of the Straits Times Sir.- Hearken O Ye gods on Mourn Olympus Zeus, dining on nectar and ambrosia. On the plains of Ascaloti mighty hosts are gathering, everywhere the tenacles of the city stepfathers octopus have attempted to243 words
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Article192 1936-09-28 13 To the Editor of the Straits Times Sir,— In your issus of Sept. 24 it Is stated that 'he .secretary cl Um S.A.D.C. does n'.t thir.s that European actors will maki unconvincing Chinese in front of a Singapore audience It is not stated whether the Secretary has192 words
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67 1936-09-28 13 PERAK ASSIZES. Three Murder Cases To Be Tried. 'From Our Own Correspondent) Ipah. Sept. 24. The fifth and the last session cf tlis Perak Criminal Assizes for the year will open at the Ipoh Supreme Court on Sept. 28. The calendar comprises seven cases, of which thr\e are murder cases.67 words
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Advertisement15 1936-09-28 13 liliiv II liiPii&lllll irlr\LHlr^B| I»J mLII U v i N>i U Atol^ml MUA W V15 words
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Advertisement53 1936-09-28 13 i\ TO MAKE BABY ACTIVE \-/jk AND TO ENSURE CONTENTED SLEEP (&P t 'sS~^' J BEAR BRAND Milk makes baby happy and active in his waking O hours, and then encourages sound contented sleep. BEAR BRAND STERILIZED NATURAL MILK. j^ > SOLE AGENTS FOR MALAYA ==:^7 Yv^ Joseph Travers SONS,53 words
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296 1936-09-28 14 Paterson Beats Isherwood In S. G. C. Championship Semi-Finai. ONE HOLE WIN AFTER BEING 3 DOWN. To Meet Sym In Final Next Week-End. R J ISHERWOOD, holder of three local golf championship titJes, lost one of them yesterday, when in the semi-final round of the Ss.O.L. eTent he was beaten296 words
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52 1936-09-28 14 The Japanese Olympic swimmers will cive. a further display on Thursday at the Y.M.C.A. Pool at Fort Canning, beginning at 4.45 p.m. Forty swimmers and divers will take part. AJmission will be by ticket (S2 and SI), obtainable from today at the Japanese Club, 107,52 words
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Article103 1936-09-28 14 Th; 1 second year's competition for the Djbson Cup. for members of the Society of Tocksbtremen in Malaya took place yesterday on the course o the Keppel Golf Club, by courtesy o tfce committee. There were ten entries, net including the holder. J. Hudson,103 words
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Article41 1936-09-28 14 Wins The Dunlop £500 Tournament. Went worth, Sept. 24. The Dunlop Metropolitan £500 golf tournament was won by Henry Cotton with rounds of 72—68—70—71= 231. Arthur Lacey took 284 and Reginald Whitcombe 234. Padgham was sixth with 293.— Reuter.Reuter - 41 words
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Article309 1936-09-28 14 Rugby Football. Gillespie And Lundon Play Well. A greasy ball as a result of rain »iade it impossible to gain any reliable indication of form in two practice Rugger games of 10 minutes each way at the S.C.C. on Saturday. The forwards in both games309 words
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Article, Illustration18 1936-09-28 14 R. J. Isherwood (left) and M. M. Paterson before their match at th« S.G.C. yesterday. —Straits Times Photograph.18 words
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235 1936-09-28 14 Association Football. Hindus Set Seal On Good Performance. The Hindu Association, the Indian Association Football League champions, defeated the Rest 3—1 on the J.C.S.A. ground yesterday. The Hindus were superior in every phase of the game and within two minutes from the kick-off Ponnusamy opened235 words
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186 1936-09-28 14 FINE VICTORY FOR KENG SIANG. Badminton. Eng Hee Beaten In Thrilling Match. All expectations as to the match between Koh Kens Siar.g of the Clerical Union and Scan Eng Hee ol the Mayflower Eadmlnton Party being an Interesting and thrilling one were fulfilled when these players clashed in the third186 words
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Article17 1936-09-28 14 The V.M.C.A. swimming pool at Fort Canning will be closed for cleaning from tomorrow until Thursday morn-17 words
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Article40 1936-09-28 14 Los Angeles, Sept. 27. In the final of the Pacific SouthWest tournament Donald Budge beat Fred Perry 6—2, 4—6, 6—2, 6—3.Budge and Mako beat Perry and Shields in the doubles final 14—12, 6 3. 6 0. Reuter.Reuter - 40 words
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Article101 1936-09-28 14 Today's Match On The R.I. Ground. The annual football match for the Clarice Shield between the Past and Present (Raffles Institution) will be [played today at 5.15 p.m., on the R.I. ground. The following will represent the Present Sundram Abdul Hamid, Mohamed Zald Heng Tee, Jamil, Teck Bee.101 words
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500 1936-09-28 14 Hard-Hitting Tracy Wins A Spirited Bout. f IVELY boxing and keen competition among the welterweights L again characterised the bouts in the championships of the Singapore Amateur Boxing Association in the quarterfinals held at the Drill Hall on Saturday night. There were also some good500 words
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Article112 1936-09-28 14 PAHANG'S VISIT TO SINGAPORE. Cricket. Lose To R.A. But Score Well Against S.C.C. Though the Pahang cricketers wpre not successful In either of the game 3 played In Singapore over the weekend, t^ey were rcspcnoblc for gcod individual oftorts. On Saturday against the R.A. at iChangi they compiled ICB (Belt112 words
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Article42 1936-09-28 14 Polo. Mcadowbrook. Sept. 27. The Argentin2 won the America's Cup for polo, defeating the United. States by 8 goals to 4 In the second match of the series. > g"n\u'iVT""'team work, with their faster ponies, proved superior.— Reutcr.Reuter - 42 words
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Article83 1936-09-28 14 TODAY. Rugby: S.C.C. practice, padan?. Soccer: Clarke Cup match, R.I. ground. 5 15. Hockey: Sikh Polire vs. H.K.S. Battery (Blakan Mati). Depot; SCR C. II vs. V.M.C.A.. S.C.K.C. r.round; S.C.C. practice; C.S.C. vs. R.A.F.. C.S.C. ground Volleyball: S.J.I, vs. V.1.. at S.J.I. TOMORROW. S A.F.A. farewell dinner83 words
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Advertisement69 1936-09-28 14 RENAULT AIRLINE OUTSTANM^G SPEED *^^^^9 1 '.tNVv •Comfort and performance have been XTa^^Jt embodied In the new Renault Airluxe -tf^g^gsj^r y/s£~^^ an nnw»ually successful decree. >^ *s/l[/&£'s /l Their advanced *quipment includes 4 wheel jacks, and all other modern accessories usually found only in more rcNTq extensive cars. THE CYCLE69 words
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GUNNERS THE SUPERIOR TEAM IN SINGAPORE CUP FINAL
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908 1936-09-28 15 " Echo - Creditable Display By The Police. By "Echo. CCORING a goal in each half, and contriving to maintain their own defence intact, the Royal Artillery won the S.A.F.A. Challenge Cup in the final tie against the Police at Anson Road on Saturday. They deserved their victory,908 words
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380 1936-09-28 15 Koyal Artillery goals Police 0 COMMENTS ON TH E PLAY. brat a man before clearing; and the man Isn't always beaten! The halves worked industriously, with Boyd taking the eye most, though Beach was always operating effectively in the middle. The outside wingers wero the best forwards, and appropriately enough380 words
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Article192 1936-09-28 5 Mr. Hastie Congratulates The "Davids." Among those present at the match were the acting G.O.C. (Brigadier A. T. Shakcspecr), the acting Inspector General of Police (the Hon. Mr. N. A. M. Griffin) and Mrs. Griffin, and the acting Chief Police Officer. Singapore (Mr. M. LI. Wynne) and Mrs.192 words
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Article29 1936-09-28 5 "D" Co. Beat Nelsonites. "D" Co.. Middlesex Regiment. Deat the NelsonUes 2—l on the latter s ground yesterday. Powell scored twice for t'ne-military and Foo Wong lor th? Nelscnites.29 words
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Article, Illustration1218 1936-09-28 15 HOME SOCCER RESULTS LEAGUE TABLES Kronenbur*. Ie Police goalkeeper, gave a most praiseworthy display He here seen punching away a high shot. —Straits Times Photograph. ENGLISH EAGUE— DIV. I Jl W. L. D. F. A. Pta. Derby Co tt 5 2 1 24 15 11 Stoke C r 4 21,218 words
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Advertisement313 1936-09-28 15 SAVES "lloVjUvM TIME N l^^^ AND rlJlfci MONEY When you use gas-whether it is for Jr7Z% cooking or water heating-you can 'i r w{r\) CONTROL the fuel supply to a v|f J J hairsbreadth. There's no question of wasting even a centworth of fuel. And here's another point worth noting.313 words
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Article, Illustration1838 1936-09-28 16 Skye Meeting Closes Racing Season In Singapore. By "Capt. Dash." r-WOlREI) with brilliant weather, the second day of the Autumn Sky. Meeting brought the seasons racing in Singapore to a cose. The hi' "crowd present on Saturday suggests that Skye Meetings ■itraot "almost1,838 words
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329 1936-09-28 16 (From Our Own Correspondent) London, Sept. 27. ARSENAL forwards continue to play without sting and with Derby in great form, they were lucky to get away with a draw. AH four goals came in the second half. Compton and Drake were responsible for Arsenal's329 words
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Article208 1936-09-28 16 (From Our Own Correspondent) London, Sept. 2G. The Ncwbury Cup run today resuited: 1 COUP I>E ROI 7.10 (E. Smith> I JACK TAR 7.13 (Breary) 3 BLACK DAMINS 8.1. <O. Richards) 14 started. Won by 2 lengths: 2>/» lengths. Bctling: 100 to 9.208 words
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Advertisement283 1936-09-28 16 Kidney Troub Quick By N< Doctors Praise Cystex Cleans Out Acids and PoisonsPurifies Blcod Brings .lew Vigour in 48 Hoars There nr<? 9 million tiny, delicate tubes or filter* In your Kidneys which must work every minute of the night nnd day cleaning out Acids. Disease Germs, Foimina, »nd W-istes283 words
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Advertisement296 1936-09-28 16 ured iscovery in 15 Minutes have here a formula which T have used In my own practice for many suits. Cystex hastens the, passage of ovei acid Irritants, thereby overcoming a frequent cause of burning. itching, getting up nights and irei quent urination." I Because It is a special nlysfcy'stex296 words
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Advertisement265 1936-09-28 16 W Fil 91 *ml ban k WILLYS MEANS MONEY TO YOU To the Motorist, WUlys offers all the essential* Willy* owners hare more fun out of life-do more of comfortable, speedy transportation— a smooth things— go more places, particularly when com. top speed— extreme flexibility of engine operation pared with265 words
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Article, Illustration474 1936-09-28 17 Voroshiloff On Soviet Defences. Marshal Voroshiloff, People's Commissar lor Defence, made a strong speech at Kiev, the capital of the Ukraine, after watching the Red Army manoeuvres there, It Is estimated that 150.000 persons gathered to meet him, and the whole city was474 words
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Article68 1936-09-28 17 An amendment has been mads to the Education Code to provide that physical training shall be includsd in the timetables of all classes up to and including the. Seventh Standard. It is set out that the minimum allocation for training is to be three half hour68 words
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Article, Illustration210 1936-09-28 17 COMMERCIAL AIR TRANSPORT. Croydon Celebrates 17th "Birthday." Officials at the London airport, Croydon, recently celebrated the completion of 17 years of regular commercial air transport between London and the Continent. It was In August, 1919, that British enterprise established the world's first daily air express between London and Paris. In210 words
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Article19 1936-09-28 17 Mr. and Mrs. E. L. Watson are home and their address, until further notice, will be: Dawnfleld, Woodbury, Devon19 words
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Article, Illustration301 1936-09-28 17 SUDDEN DEPARTURE FOR U. S. SARAH CHURCHILL, actress daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Winston Churchill, handed a letter to her friend, Jenny Nicholson, Dorchester Hotel cabaret girl, as the train for the liner Bremen, New York bound, left Waterloo on Sept. 15. "Please be sure to301 words
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Article403 1936-09-28 17 MR. CORDELL HULL'S WARNING. New York, Sept 17. Despite its efforts towards isolation, America is beginning to feel the influence of the unrest in Europe This Is Indicated by the following: developments Mr. Roosevelt's plans for a crosscountry election campaign tour have been made contingent upon403 words
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49 1936-09-28 17 Mr. Poh Gee has been awarded the contract for the erection of the premises for Royal Singapore Flying Club, a fire tender garage, one swltchroom and store, two blocks of garages and entrance pylons. His tender for $33,203 was the lowest of eight received.49 words
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Article36 1936-09-28 17 Mr. Vyner Gomez is leaving Singapore at the end of September for a few months in Europe. The ballroor.i section at the Vyner Gome*! school of dancing will continue under the tuition of Miss M Wright.36 words
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Article215 1936-09-28 17 SURBITON BECOMES A BOROUGH. Surbltlon, which was one of the first of London's many dormitory suburbs, dating its development from the building of the London and Southampton Railway in 1838, received its charter as a borough on Sept 16. It was the first granted in215 words
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Article259 1936-09-28 17 Following arc newly added nonflction and fiction works now on Issue at Raffles Library. My Sixty Years in the Law, Illustrated, F. W. Ashley; The World Breath, L. C. Beckett World Without Faith, John Beevers Wagon Wheels The Romance of the Circus, Illustrated. Wlllan G.259 words
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Advertisement30 1936-09-28 17 Anchor BREWED AND BOTTLED IN SINGAPORE BY THE W^\ ARCHIPELAGO BREWERY Co., Ltd. KBj W&) p.st ß ,.uto ß siME DARBY Co.. Ltd. ■s£> !=i !)\i n^ mmm XT.S. IS30 words
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Advertisement11 1936-09-28 17 MarcovitcK Black WMIP STANDARD SIZE EH^F t SSBm i fc A11 words
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Article88 1936-09-28 18 Stole £11 From A Company. Sapper Edwin Ibbotson, of the Royal Engineers, became Major Ibbotson. was mentioned in dispatches and decorated with the M.C. So that his son should be given a better chance in life he sent him t-» college. Then came financial dimAt88 words
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Article70 1936-09-28 18 Tragedy In The Rodney. Norman Wilton King. 24. a naval electrical artificer, was found dead in a cabin of the battleship Rodney, which is visiting Flectwood, Lanes. The body was brought ashore. King was married, and his home vis at Embankment Road. Plymouth. In June.70 words
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Article, Illustration43 1936-09-28 18 King Edward made a stop at Athens on his holiday cruise and visited the ancient ruins. The King also climbed Mount Tames to admire the fine view of the Attica district. The King (bending down, wearing yachting cap) is seen on the Acropolis.43 words
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Article100 1936-09-28 18 The removal of the Kwangsi capital !rcm Nanning to Kweilln, in the northern part of the province, will be carried out next month, it is officially ennounced. The price of land ln Kweilin 15 Increasing considerably in i consequence.— Sin Chew Jit Poh. Because he could noSin Chew Jit Poh - 100 words
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Article171 1936-09-28 18 Government Approval. Rome, Sept. 6. Italian official quarters have gone out of their way to make It clear that the violent opinions on the new Maltese Constitution expressed in the "Tribuna" represent not only the sentiments of that newspaper, but also reflect the feelings of the171 words
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415 1936-09-28 18 JAPANESE ATTACK ON INDIAN SILK TRADE. Strong Mysore Protest DUMPING LAST YEAR. From Our Own Correspondent Calcutta, Spet. 26. THE Mysore Chamber of Com- merce has addressed a litter to the Government of Iivlia. Commerce Department, protesting against the Japanese trade menace, and stressing the need for further protection for415 words
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Article271 1936-09-28 18 "INSULTING WORDS" CHARGE. What was stated to be a clash between Communists and Fascists In I Victoria Park Square resulted In Alexander Raven Thomson. 36. described, as a political officer, of Carlyle Square. Chelsea, being charged at Old Street Police Court with using 'r.sulting words and271 words
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127 1936-09-28 18 Relay From Vatican. The ultra-short wave wireless transmitter Installed by Senator Marconi between the Vatican and the Pope's summer residence at Gastel-Gandolfo will be tried out by the Pope for the first time in a public broadcast. It will take the form of a127 words
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Article74 1936-09-28 18 After more than 300 cocktails had been shaken in the British Empire Cocktail Competition heM in London. S. Cox, a bartender at Grosvenor House. Park-!ane, W. produced "Perfect Lady." which was declared the winning concoction. He receives £160 and a silver cup. The ingredients are: 50 p.c.74 words
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Advertisement248 1936-09-28 18 i I Of yjju.., wo«/; w//j;.s /»/;k gallon is good... MORE MILES PER DOLLAR IS BETTER i iih nMrol Ouality means economy and the 1936 Ford V-8 gives you mure ENTHUSIASTIC mI« talk often begins and ends with petrol yuani) mea mihage. Some salesmen would like you to believe it248 words
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Advertisement184 1936-09-28 18 snniE ciri \^'t£* lOVEIY J V MARIAN MARSH -<^> Jf y^ COLUMBIA PIAYCt '^B^> IUUSTHATtS V-P^"**' TWO HOUVUIOOD CURLER tHRIR STYLES curl* or iuil a F«w, Hollywood your personality with a smort, flowering hoirdrew mad* w.tK "rheCurlen vied by the Storw Obtainable At All Dn:T and Dcj/ai^ment Stores and Provision184 words
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443 1936-09-28 19 "I'VE NEVER BEEN SO HAPPY." »3 NT, happy, and shyly holding j the hand of Prince B'.-rnard. her fianre. in a flower-filled room at the Noordeine Palace at The Hairue, Princess Juliana gave me ttu lirst interview that she has ever granted to any journalist,443 words
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Article225 1936-09-28 19 WOOD-PIGEON MOST HARMFUL. The majority of British birds may be regarded as wholly or almost entirely beneficial, and to these the agriculturist would be well advised to give all the protection and encouragement he can. This conclusion Is drawn in a new book. "Birds," issued225 words
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Article, Illustration80 1936-09-28 19 The Emperor of Abyssinia, Halle Selassie, and members of the Egyptian delegation now in London, met in secret at a luncheon party held In the quiet surroundings of the Thames Casino Hotel, Taggs Island, near Hampton Court. Four launches were used to convey the visitors to the island and the80 words
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Article636 1936-09-28 19 An Intimate Portrait. SKETCHES FOR LAST UNFINISHED WORK. THE most intimate portrait of l Sir Edward Elgar that has yet appeared is contained in a book published this month Mr. W. H. Reed's Elgar as I Knew Him" (Gollancz, 155.). Mr. Reed, who was for636 words
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Article183 1936-09-28 19 WANTED TO QUIT ARMY MARRY. Soldier On Rick Fire Charge. A statement that he committed the offence in order to get his discharge from the Army and marry was made at Reading by Private John Schofield, aged 19. Ist battalion, Royal Berkshire Regiment, stationed at Shorndiffe. He was charged with183 words
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Article136 1936-09-28 19 No Responsibility Accepted. Fleet Orders state that Admiralty personnel, whether naval or civil, are expressly forbidden to proceed on duty journeys as pillion passengers on motor-cycles, and that the" Admiralty will accept no responsibility for injury or death arising from an accident sustained while riding136 words
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Article31 1936-09-28 19 London, Sept. 23. Sir Henry Wellcome, manufacturing chemist, left over £2,000,000. He bequeathed the residue of his estate for research work on medicine, pharmacy and allied purposes.— Beuter Wireless.Reuter - 31 words
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Article72 1936-09-28 19 Tientsin, Sept. 25. Under the terms of a revised SinoJapanese salt contract, effective for one year, the Chinese salt dealers of Changlo, north of Tientsin, will supply Japan with 70,000 tons of salt. Surprise was caused In Tientsin today when It became known that theSin Chew Jit Poh - 72 words
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Article214 1936-09-28 19 i She Says She Had Sherry, I Gin And Lime, Gin And "It." And Champagne. "PERFECTLY SOBER." Policewoman Freda Bailey and some policemen were invited to dine witn a policeman who went to live at ttv> Carlton House Hotel, St. Aubyns. Hove. She had drinks at the bar214 words
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Article42 1936-09-28 19 London, Sept. 26. The King ha.-; been pleased to confer a baronetcy on Sir Percy Vincent, the retiring Lord Mayor of London, and Knighthoods en the retiring s'.icritTs, Alderman Lleut.-Col. J. D. Laurie, and Col. W. J. Waldron.— British Wireless.British Wireless - 42 words
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Article32 1936-09-28 19 Paris, Sept. 26. At midnight there was apparently a slight hitch in the financial announcement from Paris, and the French Finance Minister, M. Auriol, telephoned to Washington at 1 a.m. today. Reuter.Reuter - 32 words
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Advertisement304 1936-09-28 19 IT t^^\m p V S __^^^^^H K^s^ 'a. "*■*■**< INDIGESTION...HEARTBURN... ALL STOMACH TROUBLES... call for this immediate relief! Do you dread your meals Arc wise and take it in time. Others you for ever wondering what you endure terrible torture but even can eat with safety and freedom they can304 words
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Advertisement81 1936-09-28 19 Wk/fif, re f\ ,i*P fflrlllHil'l'Ttj^yF v fin ftp tt HMalki==i=32i§aH a^l OulSini/ f *£*^S** \j>^B VISIT CAIRO DURING YOUR HOMEWARD JOURNEY WHEN TIME PERMITS COX KINGS Arrange short trips by car from Suez connecting with the steamer at Part Said For further particulars apply to PATERSON, SIMONS CO., LTD., or81 words
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Article, Illustration215 1936-09-28 20 Two fashionable dressed ladies weighing up form at Bukit Timah on Friday Green Mark (Mr. Lauw) being brought In after winning the first race on Friday. The Hindu team winners of the Indian Association Football League, The finish of the fourth race on Friday215 words
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Advertisement129 1936-09-28 20 The Perfume of Subtle Charm 'SNOWCRETE' WHITE PORTLAND CEMENT SNOWCRETE MIXTURES I■ I iilll )fl lti;l tti Imß^J Wk Concrete made with 'Snowcrete' Mixture provides a decorative medium v miiUble for Intricate moulded units as fcr vast wall areas. The character of the surface is under absolute control— lt is129 words
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