The Straits Times, 26 October 1936
1936-10-26
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Title Section48 1936-10-26 1 SINGAPORE! 140. CECIL ST. CPHONE 54Tt). KUALA LUMPUR 25, JAVA ST., CPHONE 3383). The Straits Times [ESTABLISHED NEARLY A CENTURY.] THE LARGEST AND MOST INFLUENTIAL NEWSPAPER IN MALAYA. 20 PAGES SINGAPORE, MONDAY, OCTOBER ?6, 1936 PRICK 10 CENTS 20 PAGES. SINGAPORE, MONDAY, OCTOBER 26, 1936 PRICE 10 CENTS48 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement204 1936-10-26 1 KEVERYtIZE FAMILY BRINKMAHM CO The film PICCADILLY JIM" —P. G. WODEHOUSE now showing at the PAVILION Theatre would raise a smile from a mummy. A wizard show, among other amusing episodes is a bar scene featuring BLACK WHITE WHISKY —JAMES BUCHANAN SONS, LTDj which forms a useful mnemonic for occupation204 words
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Advertisement50 1936-10-26 1 famousaviator MM SPLINTEHYBLE For safe landing and Protection against dazzle Sole distributing "merits Established over 20 years Manufacturing Opticians Only address: 9. baffles Plat*. Singapore. Branch office. Noordv^yk. Batavla. No connection and interest whatsoever with any other bouse bearing the name EZEKIEL in Singapore. Onr only address: 9. Raffles Place.50 words
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Advertisement187 1936-10-26 1 HERE IS REAL TAILORING SERVICE SUITS OF ALL KINDS MADE TO MEASURE IN 24 HOURS (White suits measure before 10 fit before noon Finish before 5 p.m.) Expert West- end Cutter Finest Workmanship KIP^ Best Quality Materials Competitive PricesAll these are maintained and above all a SATISFACTION GUARANTEE that we187 words
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Advertisement20 1936-10-26 1 I SaxsttJk.0 1 SOLE AGENTS JOHN LITTLE C- CO.. LT D. Incorporated in England SINGAPORE, KUALA LUMPUR, PENANG and IPOH.20 words
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Advertisement396 1936-10-26 2 Insertions Rate per s.c. inc. 1 > 12.25 a (3.70 3 >. M $5.15 4 m 16.60 5 M M.OO 6 $9.05 Above 8 Insertions at Ji.fO per Inch per insertion. There are 10 lines to one Inch. An extra charge of 25 cents is made for a Box number396 words
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Advertisement807 1936-10-26 2 SITUATIONS VACANT WANTED tor old established British firm ledger clerk, 18 20 years of age. Apply In own handwriting, stating age and qualifications to Box No. 252, Straits Times. EXPERIENCED CHINESE SALESMAN required. Must have thoroughl7 good connection amongst local and upcountry dealers. Salary and expenses. Reply Box No. 253,807 words
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Advertisement835 1936-10-26 2 MISCELLANEOUS FEW VACANCIES English lessons by Europ. lady teacher to Japanese. Apply Box No. 251, Straits Times. SOD CAN HAVE THE SUNDAY TIMES delivered to you every week for three months (or $1.80. General Manager. Sundaj Times IF TOO HAVE RELATIVES OR FRIENDS Overseas have the Straits Budget posted to835 words
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Advertisement674 1936-10-26 2 PUBLIC NOTICES FJVIJS. GOVERNMENT 3% LOAN 1956/66. The Bonds of the above Loan have now been received and applicants should return to the Branch of the Bank where the original application was made their relative Allotment Letters and First and Second Call Receipts at the same time giving instructions as674 words
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Advertisement482 1936-10-26 2 BUSINESS CARDS Ere i MASSAGE HALL MANICURE AND MASSAGE Mr*. HARU and Miss HANA 60. WATERLOO STREET. Telephono 7467. AQVARIL'M BOOKS. The Aquarium by E. G. Houlcnpcr; 90 cents. Fishponds and Aquaria by R. Mannenng: 90 cents. The Modern Aquarium by William T. Innes: $3.00. Goldfish Varieties and Tropical Aquarium482 words
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Miscellaneous114 1936-10-26 2 SUBSCRIPTION RATES Singapore Within Outside Without Malaya Ma'ava Postage Mnnthlv S 3.M Of S t.M Ouarlerl* f ft.» $12.0<- S 7.50 Hill V.arW SUM SHOO S15.M Yearly $31.00 SJ8.00 $30.00 Note. Outstattoi. cheques. s'louU include Hu usual b.ink di5:ount ADVERTISEMENT RATES The rh:i-p« mnd instrurUons for CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS are as114 words
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Advertisement661 1936-10-26 3 P. 0. BRITISH INDIA AND APCAR LINES. (Incorporated In England.) MAIL PASSENGER AND CARGO SERVICES OOVERNMEN^ONJ^AND FAR EAST OUTWARD FROM LONTDON POB CHINA Tonnage Spore. 1936 v-AinrwA 16.000 Not. 6 ROMALJ 6.810 NoT RAJPMANA H.OOO DM. 4 BANGALORE 6.000 De- 17 HANPURA 1 7000 937 RAWALPINDI "000 Jan. 1 nutiTAfj661 words
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Advertisement566 1936-10-26 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 KATORI MARD 10,000 Oci. 28 29 I KASHIMA MARO 10.000 Nov. 11 12 t YASUKUNI MARD 12,000 Nov. 24 35 HAKONE MARU566 words
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Advertisement644 1936-10-26 3 e^3°** 7 9 1 PASSENGER AND FREIGHT SERVICE. BANGKOK LINE Luxurious One Class Motorsblps. Most Cabins have adjoining private bath. Excellent Cuisine. FOR MARSEILLES. LONDON. ROTTERDAM. HAMBURG AND COPENHAGEN Prom Prom Prom From Spore Malacca Port Penail US. Sham MEONIA 3/11 3/11 4/11 6/11 ALSIA 1/12 1/12 3/12 412 BORINGIA644 words
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Advertisement209 1936-10-26 3 Tourist Class AMERICAN STYLE £72.0.8 SINGAPORE TO EUROPE VIA AMERICA GREATEST ADVANCE IN TOURIST CLASS LUXURY. Beautliul public rooms: Swimming pom— Talking Motion Pictures. Delicious mealsHot and cold running water In each EtaterooM. Cabins for two or lore cassengerr with real beds— Modern ventilation throughout Weekly service from Manila and209 words
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Advertisement1119 1936-10-26 3 THE BLUB FUNNEL LINE (Ocean The II ua Rhlow 3teamsbtp Co (19K) Hit Steam Ship Co. Ltd., and China Mutual The Cunard White tar Ltd. Steam Narration Co., Ltd.) The Sarawak SJumnhlp Co. Ltd. The Straits Steamship Co., Ltd. The Australian Orient tl Line Ltd. The China Navigation Co. Ltd1,119 words
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Article540 1936-10-26 4 Weights For First Day. (From Our Own Correspondent) Ipoh Oct. 24. The following arc the handicaps for Saturday next, the flrst day of the Perak Turf Club autumn professional meeting: Borsrs, Class 1, Div. 1, 5 furs, straight: Eastern Knight 9.0. Sunshine Sue 8.7, Miltondale 8.4, Knight's Eye540 words
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SHIPPING & MAILS.
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Article131 1936-10-26 4 Monday, October 26. Shljw klonrrfde the YVharvn or expected to arrive Godown Gale East Wharf Hal Lee 20 Main Wharf Buenos Aires Maru 18 3 Hatimura 16 3 Sarpcdon 14 3 Kepong 12 3 Klang 8 3 Empire Dock steel Navipator 30 SKvcrwalnut 32 3 Maron131 words
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Article98 1936-10-26 4 During the week ending Oct. 17. exports of tinned pineapples from Malayan ports amounted to 39,726 cases of which: 6.909 (17 per cen*) cases were to the United Kingdom, 2,325 6 per cent) cases to the Continent of Europe, 27.090 (68 per cent) cases to Canada98 words
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Article275 1936-10-26 4 Mi, Jara Southern Sumatra by air (NcUicrlands) 4 p.m Pamangkat, Sambas and Singkawang (Boelongan) 4 pm AustraUa. New Zealand. Java and Timor Duly by air (Qantas) 7 pjn. Tuesday. October 27. Pengcrang <S. Soon Heng) ..9 a.m Siarp (Parcels only) (Kampar) 11 a.m. South Africa (Buenos Aires275 words
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Article74 1936-10-26 4 INWARD K.L.M. From Europe; Arrives tonight. Imperial: From Europe: Due last night: Arrives tonight Dutch: From Netherlands India: Arrives tomorrow afternoon. Qantas: From Australia: Arrives tomorrow afternoon. OUTWARD Dufch: To Java and Sonthern Sumatra: Mails close 4 p.m. today Qantas: To Australia: Malls close 7 p.m. today. Imperial:74 words
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Article134 1936-10-26 4 e4cte dd r a Ej oT 2 r by rs Te™*? dellV£red to holders at 6 p.m. General delivery of letters tomorrow. Oct. 27 at 8.25 a.m. Pv^Vi»/ rr m Europe (Amsterdam) expected today. Oct. 26. by air (Nether[T?lT deL Vered to boSSSS, at 7 p.m. General delivery134 words
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Article23 1936-10-26 4 Mail dispatched from Singapore on Oct. 2 by Karapara was delivered In London on Oct. 2* (22 days)23 words
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Article40 1936-10-26 4 Owing to the late arrival of the Eastbound Imperial aeroplane, the air malls for Australia, Java etc. previously announced as closing on Oct. 2S at 7 p.m. will now close on Oct. 26 at 7 p.m.40 words
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Article15 1936-10-26 4 The ManUx van St. Aldegonde «.s now due to arrive In Singapore on Nov. 2.15 words
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Article355 1936-10-26 4 Installation Of Plant To Handle Coal. In a paper giving a review of affairs of the Colony which was laid on the table at a meeting of the Legislative Council this morning. In referring to the Singapore Harbour Board, states: The tonnage of general cargo dea't with355 words
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Article90 1936-10-26 4 The following were passengers by Imperial planes: Aircraft Adelaide VH-UUA from N.E.1., Darwin and Brisbane, arr. Tuesday: Mrs. J. A. Smith, from BrisbaneMr. Govett, from Charlevllle. Aircraft Atalanta O-ABTI for Penang, Slam, Burma and Karachi left Wednesday: Mrs. J. A. Smith, for London; Mr. C. D. Quarmby.90 words
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Article32 1936-10-26 4 Oc-v. 24: Rlxnau, Malacca, Sin Alk Le-e, Tandjong Plnang, Tung Song Perak. Cape Nelson. Ipoh, Kistna (Brit.); Graciosa (Nor.); Senang" Toglan. Patras. Toboall, Etema, Tohltl,' Oct. 25: Maroa (Dut.); Bulan (Brit).|32 words
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Article185 1936-10-26 4 Growth Of Japanese Competition. The new Japanese whaler Nisshin Maru sailed from Kobe for the Antarcli .h. h t V Vessei of 16 800 tons and Ltf m°, be ne of the lar 6cst and SE? i e«e n l nt modern wnalers afloa tShe Is 550 ft.185 words
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Article33 1936-10-26 4 The mall and passenger vessel ss Sphinx from Saigon Is expected t<v morrow at 7 a.m. and sail at 2 pm tor Colombo, Djibouti. Port Said and Marseilles. Berth: 8.H.8. Wharves33 words
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Advertisement495 1936-10-26 4 BOUSTEAO CO., LTD. (Incorporated in P.M.8.) LLOYDS AGENTS BOOKING AGENTS, F.M.S. RLYS. ANr SIAM STATES RAILWAYS. TELEPHONE: Frtifht 543S— Passage 5431. CANADIAN (Incorporated in England.) CORONATION OF KING EDWARD VIII MAY 1957. Early Booking Is strongly advised. Travel CANADIAN PACIFIC rHB EMPRESS ROUTE offers TRANS-PACIFIC SERVICES via HONOLULU or direct495 words
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Advertisement263 1936-10-26 4 (XQcorporfcted tn Stri lts Scttltnie nit 1 SB*!* ELLERMAN BUCKNALL ISTHMIAN STEAMSHIP STEAMSHIP CO.. LTD. COMPAW. (incorporated to BngUnd). (Incorporated to D 3 A.) 'ELLE^TuNK. BOST^ |S5 B rfoo*,» FOR HAVRE. LONDON. Due fell. ROTTERDAM nAMBDRO. |ffi sS^* SW 2? *«kin t earto for Montreal t Batumi Jan 23 »U263 words
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Miscellaneous459 1936-10-26 4 Malayan Meteorological Service Daily Weather Report. Stations Yesterday Last night max. rain- bright mln temp, fall s'shlne temp *P Ins. hrs. *F West. Coast. Alor Star 88 Nil 5.5 73 Bayan Lepas (Penanz) 88 Nil 8.1 75 Sltlawan 89 0.01 5.5 73 Bukit Jeram 85 0.06 3.7 71 Malacca 86459 words
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Article151 1936-10-26 5 Lawn Tennis. The lawn tennis section or tae V.M.C.A. held an "At Home" Saturday when the final of the mixed doubles handicap was played and prizes given away to the winners and runners-up In the Association's tournament. Opportunity was also taken to present Mr. I. A. Alsagoff, the151 words
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Article223 1936-10-26 5 I Swimming. Much interest was displayed in the fourth annual swimming gala of the Straits Chinese Kpworth League held at the V.M.C.A. Swimming Pool yesterday. AH the events were keenly contested. At the conclusion. Miss M. L. Rank gave away the prizes. Results* RESULTS. 80 yards free style223 words
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Article51 1936-10-26 5 TO VISIT MALAYA AND SIAM. Berlin, Oct. 25. The German cruiser Emden which is making a world cruise is visiting Varna and Istabul. Afterwards she Is proceeding to Ceylon, Singapore, Siam, Shanghai, the Netherland Indies and Bombay, where she will remain from Mar. 3 to Mar. 12.—Reuter - 51 words
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Article247 1936-10-26 5 Ceremony Marred By Suicide Attempt Canton, Oct. 25. Over 100,000 people lined the streets of Canton today to pay their last res,pects to Mr. Hu Han-mln at his state burial. Dr. Sun Fo, son of Dr. Sun Vet-sen and president of the Legislative Yuan,Sin Chew Jit Poh - 247 words
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Article137 1936-10-26 5 Sir Henri Deterding And Chairmanship. The Hague, Oct. 24. The resignation of Sir Henri Deterding from the director-generalship of the Royal Dutch Oil Co. to become a member of the board of directors, from which Dr. de Kok has been selected as the new director-generalReuter - 137 words
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Article70 1936-10-26 5 On Official Visit To The British Government. London. Oct. 25. The Argentine Foreign Minister, Dr. Saavedra Lamas, arrived in London today on an official visit of five days. He will be the guest of the Government at a dinner tomorrow and a luncheon in his honour willBritish Wireless - 70 words
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Article72 1936-10-26 5 Local Council Elections In England. London. Oct. 24. Nominations took place yesterday for the municipal elections on Nov. 2 all >ver England. A third of the seats on the councils have to be filled. The Labour Party is specially on the defensive in the forthcoming elections,British Wireless - 72 words
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68 1936-10-26 5 Fukieivs Birthday Planes Christened. Seven birthday planes for Gen. I Chiang Kai-shek, purchased with funds raised in Fukien. were christen- j ed at a public ceremony at Foochow. j the provincial capital, yesterday. These j planes subsequently were flown over I the larger cities of the province. They will bSin Chew Jit Poh - 68 words
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Advertisement379 1936-10-26 5 FOR ONE NIGHT ONLY! A POWERFUL Eft EMOTIONAL DRAMA OF Kfl -Ta A'^bJ A MAN WHO WAS MARTYRED WSm k.\ 74^ BY HIS OWN LOVE! tKl#A*A*U[^ 'WHOM the GODS DESTROY' A Columbia Picture Starring WALTER CONNOLLY ROBERT YOUNG. DORIS KENYON ViCTORIA_ NINTH &EAND BALLET UNDER THE PATRONAGE OF HIS EXCELLENCY379 words
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Advertisement113 1936-10-26 5 ff% INSPIRED BY THE SPLENDID RECEPTION of SUCH SINCERE J*,^^ -*3S&£S and UNUSUAL ATTRACTIONS AS Atfß^M& "LOUIS PASTEUR', JliE&l^^Sl "CAPTASN BLOOD' and gpSSi 9 "THE WHITE ANGEL",— Vpl tt^fc WARNER BROS now proudly Their magnificent production I jL^^fe. f HERVEY ALLEN 'S mi!l!on-oalc iK^i "ANTHONY J*£j ADVERSE" Phone 5261. at113 words
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Advertisement69 1936-10-26 5 LIQUIDATION SALE OUR ENTIRE STOCK MUST BE SOLD REGARDLESS OF COST. BIFFIT GOLF SET. THE BALL COMEX BACK S* x BUT CANNOT SS^ HIT YOU pi ci Jl^^iiV^ 40-50 FBET A Fv'-*Ov AND RETURNS hC-^^tOT 7 r\ TO fEC. [swing \i [compictib ■Ail UTUtNtOM.j TO M& COLFSET fRICE $4.50 CAN69 words
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Advertisement99 1936-10-26 5 ttOOStfR«OTiMOTS Four New Yorkers with Four d.(Tn:nt Inslru. mrnts playing in Perfect Rhythm and thrii four different voices singing in soothing harmony, made the following Records. 8835 Nobody's Sweetheart b it true what they say about Dixie? 8797 I like Bananas because they have no bones Wall I loo! 874599 words
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Miscellaneous149 1936-10-26 5 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 tc submit diary dates. HOTELS. RAFFLES HOTEL: Cocktail dance, 6.30 8.15 p.m. Informal dinner and dance 9.30 to midnight.149 words
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Miscellaneous136 1936-10-26 5 "The film Is healthily and sometimes uproariously funny, without a hint of the double entendre or smart wise-cracks that have seemed so inseparable from modern comedy dramas. GLOBE THEATRE: The Nit Witd. 7 15 9 30 RITZ, GEYLANG: Bright Lights. And, Broken Dreams. 7.45 11 p.m. ROXY, KATONG: Whom the136 words
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Article344 1936-10-26 6 Little Activity In Tin And Rubber Shares. From Our Financial Correspondent. Singapore, Oct. 26. The local market, always slack on Mondays, opened duller than usual this morning. Although tin rose 75 cents in Singapore on Saturday it was down th in New York. The tin market is344 words
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Article90 1936-10-26 6 London, Oct. 24. The following -vere closing mean rates: Parts 105 7 64 Stockholm 19.39'New York 4.88'h Athens 550 sellers Montreal 4.88S Bucharest 670 sellers Brussels 29.03 Ric 4>4 Oeneka il.XVii s-llers official Amsterdam 9.06'.i Bflgrade 214 Milan 92 IS/11 Bu-aios Aires unquot*o Berlin 12.17 Montevideo 39?<i nom. Madrid90 words
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Article51 1936-10-26 6 At an extraordinary u^r.eral meeting of Bagan Serai Rubber h»\.z.">* Ltd. held on Oct. 13, resolutions Increasing the company's capital to £155.000 by the creation of £20.000 in ordinary shares of £1 were approved. The increase In capital is required In order to provide for the purchase51 words
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STOCKS AND SHARES.
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Article550 1936-10-26 6 All shares quoted above are full> paid Issue Val. Fraser C>. Lyall Evalt Buyers Sellers Buyers Sellers 4/- Ampat Tin 3/C 4/- 4/- 4/4ft £1 Asarn Kumbang 26/6 28/6 26/6 28/6 £1 Austral Malay 52/6 54/6 63/- 54/5/- Ayer Hltam 15/6 16/3 15/- 16/1 Ayer Weng 1.70 1.80 1.65550 words
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Article398 1936-10-26 6 2 2 Alex Brick Orti. 1.10 1.30 1.15 1.25 2 2 do 7&% Prefs. 1.65 1.75 1.62'/ 2 1.72& 10 10 Atlas Ice 8.00 IO.OOn. 800 IO.OOn. £'1 £1 B.A.T 6.10.0 6.15.0 6.12.6 6.17.6 1 1 B. M. Broadcasting 0.90 1.00 090 1.00 10 5 B. M. Trustee 6.25398 words
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Article197 1936-10-26 6 8INGAPORE MUNICIPAL. 5'/r 1901 red. 1940 $400,000 Int. Mar 31 Sept. 30 108 110 nom 19C7 red. 1947 Jl.600.000 Int. Mar. 31 Sept. 30 111 113 nom 4>A% 1S09 red. 1955 $1,000,000 int. Mar. 31 fiept. 30 120 122 nom 4'/e 1913 red. 1993 $2,000,000 Mat. 31197 words
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Article380 1936-10-26 6 (Shares are $1 unless otherwise stated) i uuay s rrices Fraser Co. Lyall Bvatt Allenby 1.50 1.60 1.55 1.65 Alor Gajah 1.10 1.20 1.10 1.20 Amal. Malay 1.80 1.85 1.70 1.85 Ayer Hitam 1.30 1.40 1.35 1.45 Ayer Molek 1.02 Vi 1. 12V- 105 1.12% Ayer Panas 1.55380 words
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Article199 1936-10-26 6 The fu'Uowing MC the exchange rates, this morning according tc the dally circular issued by the Hong Kong and Shanghai Banking Corporation:- SELLING London XT 2/4 1/16 London demand 2/4 1/16 London 4 months' sight 2/4>/fe Lyons, demand 122* Hamburg demand 141 New York demand 57 Montreal demand 56199 words
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Article81 1936-10-26 6 Noon Today. No. 1 X. R. S. S. in cases (F. 0.8.) Oct. 27 9/16 27% Good F. A. Q. in cases (F. 0.8.) Oct. 27 9/16 27% No. 1 X. R. S. S. (Spot loose) Awardable Singapore 27>/fc 27 9/16 November 27 9/16 27%81 words
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Article260 1936-10-26 6 Appeal Against Assessment Succeeds. The report of the directors of Sungel TuKong Rubber Plantations Ltd. states that the profit for the year ended June last was £4.163, after charging directors' fees of £500 and London expenses of £534. The balance brought forward from last year was £1361260 words
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Article274 1936-10-26 6 Reasonable Working Costs. Proposing the adapt! m of the report and accounts at the annual meeting ci Jlmah Rubber Estates Lvd. in 6 pore on Saturday, The Hon. Mr. Jarr.es Robertson, the chairman, said: After making adequate provision for depreciation, the profit for the year amounted to274 words
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Article303 1936-10-26 6 Total Dividend Of 3s. fid. Per Share. The report ol the directors of Tcmoh Tin Dredging Ltd. states that the profit for the year ended J. £29 061. after charting depreciation. To this amount there baa been added £5051 brought forward. 122. Out of this303 words
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Article199 1936-10-26 6 Singapore. October 2G, 12 noon. Buyer Seller Java Cube 9.50 White Muntok Pepper 17 i White Pepper is 7.~> Black Pepper 9 25 Mixed Copra 5. C0 5.80 •Sundricd Copra 6.05 6 05 Small F'.ate Tapioca 5.25 Fair Flake Tapioca 4 50 Mcd Pearl Tapioca 5 25 Small Pearl199 words
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Advertisement24 1936-10-26 6 ROYAL EXCHANGE ASSURANCE. (Incorporated in England /YD. 1 72-j) FIIE, MARINE, LIFE, MOTOR CAP. WORKMEN'S COMPENSATION. Branch Office for Malaya. Chartered Bank Chamrers. Singapore.24 words
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Advertisement14 1936-10-26 6 %§2)*Ps f\ ip?h A /iffy I?? H BRANDY llll^ AT A I I FESTIVITIES14 words
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Article805 1936-10-26 7 RISE IN PRODUCTION FROM MALAYSIA. PRESENT SOURCES INADEQUATE. The question of finding sources of iron ore supply for Japan's fast expanding industries in which the demand has jumped from 2,000,000 tons lor 1933 to 4,000.000 for 1935 is engaging serious attention in Tokio. When the805 words
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Article1736 1936-10-26 7 Most Companies Show Increased Profits. The report of the directors of Beranang (Selangor) Rubber Plantations Ltd. states that the net profit after charging directors' fees and London office expenses, for the year ended June last was £3,360. This has been added to £2,888 brought forward, making1,736 words
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Article137 1936-10-26 7 Strong Position Of Guarantee Fund. A paper laid before the Legislative Council this morning states that the note circulation, which was over $77 millions, at the end of July, 1935. rose to nearly $80 millions at the end of Juiy, 1936. as the result of137 words
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Article35 1936-10-26 7 The .directors of Mambau (F.M.S. > Rubber Ltd. have given notice of their intention to pay the preference dividend on the 8 per cent, cumulative participating preference shares for the year ended December last.35 words
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Advertisement604 1936-10-26 7 BANKING HONG KONG SHANGHAI RANKING CORPORATION. (Incorporated In the Colony ot Hong Kcng.) The liability 11 memoes Is limited to the pxi ut and In manner prescribed by Ordinance No 6 ot 1929 oJ th- CoU.ny Authorised Capita $50,000,000 levied and Fully Pald-Up $20,000,000 e Funds Stcrllr.a 6.500.000 Hong Kong604 words
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Advertisement195 1936-10-26 7 BANK OF CHINA Incorporated m China by Special Charter.) 12. Cecil S'reet, Singapore. Tel* phones: Managrr's Office 6141 Exchange Depc till General Office 5188-9 with It extensions. Cable Address: "till MiKl <)■ raid lp Capital Ch. S40.000.000 00 Reserve Fnr Ch. .3,453,591.43 Total Resources Ch. $1,342,242,166.35 READ OFFICE: SHANGHAI rse-Vung195 words
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Advertisement545 1936-10-26 7 BANKING CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA, AUSTRALIA AND CHINA. (Ir.ccrporat'-d in England ov Rcvtl Charter 1853) Paid Up Capital in 600.000 shares ol £5 each £j 000 000 Reserve Fund »3 000 000 Reserve Liability ol Proprietors i3.000.000 111 \l> OFFICE: 38. Bishopsjrate. London. K C. Z. Alor Star Hong Kong545 words
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Article177 1936-10-26 8 - Fortifications On Hainan Islands. On the Chinese mainland opposite Hainan Island, and not far from Pakhoi is a small harbour, Yee Lam Kong, and there, coast artillery pieces will be put in place. It will become a strongly-dsfended naval base, says the Canton correspondent of the177 words
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Article, Illustration826 1936-10-26 8 People In The News. TWO nights spent in an Arab fort in the desert, while flying to England from Malaya are described by Mr. T. A. Strong of the Malayan Forest Department in the Malayan Forester. The plane stopped at Sharjah and Mr. Strong826 words
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Article42 1936-10-26 8 It was reported in London on Friday that telegraphic communication with Madrid has been cut off. According to a later statement in circulation communication with the Spanish Capital had been restored by way of B-.jrre-lona wireless station— British v42 words
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Advertisement901 1936-10-26 8 H F IS MORE EFFECTIVE THAN BOILING Bk> j l-< d r R. 35*' v (Actual photographs taken three weeks apart) If you would put your feet in boiling water 15 minutes, you couldn't have killcc. your Singapore Foot perms more effectively. VS Government Health Bulletin E2B says that it901 words
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Advertisement277 1936-10-26 8 SLEEP The Great Consoler How many men over forty instead M a Bight's refreshing sleep, have Ml a number cf time-; and in the mornini; ftel physically exhausted. If you suffer from this distressing syn.p:om you can gain indescribable relief from HAL-MA'-.ON. Night risings rapioly diminish giving place to restful277 words
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Miscellaneous459 1936-10-26 8 EMPIRE STATION. TODAY TRANSMISSION 2. The followlna frequencies wiU be used: GSH 21 47 Mc's (13.97 111) G.S.F. 15.14 Mrs (19.82 m.) G.S.B. 9. SI Me s (31.55 m.) 6 20 p m. Dig Ben. "To the West! lo the West!"* A memorial to Henry Russell song writer and emigration459 words
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Miscellaneous442 1936-10-26 8 trader. Daniel Mclsa; conductor. Eric Fogg. Overture, La Marjolalne (Lecocq). Two Symphonic Rhapsodies: (1) Pitch my Lonely Caravan (2) Bird Songs at Eventide and I Heard you Singing (Eric Coates). Bavarian Polka Pachernegg > Southern Rhapsody (Hesmer). Mediterranean Suite: (1) Spain (The Dance) (2) Italy (Barcarolle) (3) France (Carnival) (John442 words
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Miscellaneous433 1936-10-26 8 2-RO. ROME. Station 2RO (1 2RO 4). 25 4 in., 11.810 kc/s or 31.13 m. 9.635 kc s. TODAY 9.20 p.m. Opening announcement. News in English. Instrumental concert by Matteo Roidi (violinist) and GiiLscpp:na Teolanl Zannonl (pianist). -NuraEhi" (type of old Sardinian houses), a talk by the Hon. Prof. Senator433 words
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Article560 1936-10-26 9 LORD NUFFIELD AIR MINISTER. Difference Of Opinion Not Quarrel. London, Oct. 24. IN the course of a statement explaining the withdrawal of the Wolseley Co., from the Government "shadow" aero-engines manufacture scheme, Lord Nuffield at the outset emphasised there had been no quarrel between him and the Air Ministry andReuter - 560 words
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Article141 1936-10-26 9 "Peace In Work And Work In Peace. Germany has recognised Italy's East African Empire. Including Abyssinia. Contrary to expectations, Signor Mussolini, in his eagerly-awaited speech at Bologna last Saturday, did not refer to Germany's recognition of the conquest of Abyssinia Addressing a crowd of 150.000 peopleReuter - 141 words
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299 1936-10-26 9 "Isolation Is Unfair" Says Landon. Indianapolis, Oct. 25. "Isolation Is unfair to our own people and impossible," declared Governor Landon, in a speech on foreign affairs here. Contrasting the policies of neutrality and isolation, he said that In this modern world no nation could be Isolated. Neutrality, said Governor Landon,Reuter - 299 words
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Article122 1936-10-26 9 ALLEGED ASSASSIN ARRESTED. Shanghai, Oct. 25. Gen. Yang Yung-tal, Governor o Hupeh, was assassinated this afternoon when six shots were fired at him, two of which found their mark. The victim was rushed to hospital but died a few minutes later. The allegea assailant, who wasarrested, Is122 words
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Article26 1936-10-26 9 The new Lydda air-port, Palestine, Is to have a race-course and pologround attached to It which will, it is hoped, serve to augment the air-port revenue.26 words
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Article242 1936-10-26 9 DISCHARGED FROM HOSPITAL AS INCURABLE NOW I \P. GOOD MEALS. There Is no need for stomach sufferers to despair of relief if they have BOt tried Maclean Brand Stomach Powder. Almost every day letters arrive from one-time Incurables who have been put right by Maclean Brand. Read this242 words
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Advertisement291 1936-10-26 9 HOTELS TONIGHT COCKTAIL DANCE DINNER DANCE 6.30 to 8.15 p.m. (informal) 9.30 to midnight UM FIRST U'PEARANCE OF THE NEW CABARET ATTRACTION SZITA&ANIS UT! I KNOWN AMKRIC AN STAR DANCE TEAM OF EXCEPTIONAL TALENT. —NON-DINERS Sl.oo— i UFLBS CELEBRATED ORCHES- I WHEN IN /ENANC STAY AT THE I IK\ dircded291 words
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Advertisement260 1936-10-26 9 j*ffi,. 'iljj|(^. *^"^2a£v!r fi^^^'VEriaS'^^l Q^&kj SHE'S NO LONGER fi^ TIRED OUT EI^jBI BY LUNCH-TIME- *J fefT Dear Sirs, 4^ I can't find words to express, but Bourn-vita W^ has certainly put new life into me\Ji have a JJ^L flj *r great deal of work during the day," and in JEv^k260 words
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823 1936-10-26 10 The Straits Times. SINGAPORE, MONDAY, OCT. 26, 1936. THE COLONY PAYS ITS WAY. The Colony taxpayer has every reason to be satisfied with the results of the year's working so far, as revealed in the Legislative [Council this morning. This time last year it was expected that the Colony would823 words
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Article124 1936-10-26 10 Social and Personal Mr. J. Calder, the First Magistrate, left Kuala Lumpur last week on a month's holiday in Shanghai. Mr. W. H. Gilllland. manager of Merl>au Estate. Jeram, has returned from leave and resumed duties. Mr. C. H. Sansom, Commissioner of Police, F.M.S., has been spending most of his124 words
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Article72 1936-10-26 10 London, Oct. 24. King Edward, aboard the royal >acht, Victoria and Albert, attended by the First Lord of the Admiralty. Sir Samuel Hoare, and the First Sea Lord and Chief of Naval Staff. Admiral Sir A. Ernie M. Chatfield, will visit the Home FleetReuter - 72 words
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Article78 1936-10-26 10 The Perak Chinese on Thursday remitted a further sum of $100,000 in Chinese currency to the Nanking Gov•.vrnment In connection with the r;g Kai-shek Aeroplane Fund Their first instalment of a similar sum us sent last month. They have still :.u.900 left with them and hope78 words
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Article1159 1936-10-26 10 The "Popular Front" And The Real Background. By ROSITA FORBES. jyjOMENTARILY the fears of France are concentrated on the franc, for although the principle of devaluation has lonp been accepted by most of the Cabinet, and has at last been put into practice it still terrifies a1,159 words
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Article325 1936-10-26 10 'Padilands." A Malayan Book. Padilands." A story of Malaya. By Grace P. Gamier. With illustrations by Nora Hamerton. (Caxton Press. Kuala Lumpur. $5). This Is a simple story of the life of a Malay family told in simple language Mrs. Keppel Gamier has caught the true atmosphere of kampong life325 words
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Article697 1936-10-26 10 NOTES Of The DA Y. WHO'S IN, WHO'S OUT. QN Saturday one of tho Bright Young Men of cur office approached me and said that while he realised I was the doyei ci Cecil Street, and Vierefore entitled to the respect due to the aged, hs really must get a697 words
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Advertisement239 1936-10-26 10 PENANG EXCURSIONS T.S.S. KEDAH WITH l-Ol'R DATS AT THE CRAG HOTEL $85.00 THE RUNNYMEOE HOTEL $90.00 Inclusive Apply MANSFIELD CO., LTD. Sil viler in HAIR F DOD TrVnl ill I ILirdrcmri «nd grant coT MOTOR ENGINEERS, Cavanagh Road, Singapore. We offer SIX MONTHS GUARANTEE with all repairs except electriial equipment239 words
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Advertisement112 1936-10-26 10 AMUSEMENTS SINGAPORE. GLOBE THEATRE The Nitwits. 7 15— 9.30. GREAT WORLD— Tilt SKY I.ILKIE State Trooper. NEW WORLD Side Shows. CcMret. Dancing. Talkies. Theatres c:nrmas. BITZ. CEYLANO Broken Dreams. AUo Joe E. Brown In Bright Lights. 7.45—11 p.m. RAFFLES IK) i I I Cocktail Dance 6.30 to 8.15 p.m. Dinner112 words
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Article76 1936-10-26 11 Budget Day. < Points. A deficit of nearly four millions estimated for next year. A new free hospital to be established in Singapore for the treatment of genuinely poor patients. A home for alien decrepits to be founded as socn as suitable accommodation is available. The Singapore civil airport tr76 words
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141 1936-10-26 11 Singapore Steamer Grounds On East Coast Rocks 100 Rescued. Tho entire ship's complement, comprising about 100 passengers and crow Chinese, Malays and Indians— were rescued and taken ashore after the Straits 81 •■ship Company's coas'-al steamer Aadaag i 640 ton> ppround off the east coast of Malaya early on Saturday141 words
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Article, Illustration24 1936-10-26 11 i..o i^oplc were killed in a motor accident yesterday morning in Victory Avenue, Kuala Lumpur, when these cars collided. Full story on page 18.24 words
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93 1936-10-26 11 Successful Resistance By The Government's Ablest General. GENERAL Franco's rebel army received a setback in its attack on Madrid yesterday, according to a Lisbon message. The rebel column, led by General Valdez which was advancing from Peguerinos, intending to take El Escorial, was driven93 words
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Article347 1936-10-26 11 MADRID LOSES LAST LINK WITH SEA Madrid lost its last remaining HnK with the Mediterranean when an .nsurgent column cut the railways between the capital and the important Junction of Aranjuez. Aii order for a genvral insurgent advance on all fronts round Madrid was given347 words
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Article61 1936-10-26 11 ere was a sequel to the recent b::s strike in the third po'ice court, Singapore, this morning, whcji Mr. A. D. York fined Vcngadasamij, an employee of the Sinre Traction Company, $20. The charge on which Vcngadasamy was convicted was one of j ('.lsorderly -jnduct on Oct.61 words
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Article98 1936-10-26 11 AIR raids on Madrid began during the week end but no serious damage is yet reported. Precautionary air raid measures are being taken to protect the 200 British nationals left in the capital. Union Jacks are being painted on the roof of the Embassy andBritish Wireless - 98 words
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Article302 1936-10-26 11 RUSSIAN ATTITUDE TO NEUTRALITY PACT. London, Oct. 25. F3LLOWING strong pressure from other members the Soviet Ambassador, M. Maisky, agreed to seek a further elucidation of the Soviet letter of virtual withdrawal from the Spanish neutrality pact. He will inquire particularly whether the U.S.S.R. considersReuter; British Wireless - 302 words
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295 1936-10-26 11 Sino- Filipino Pact Against Japan? Rest Of The News. The forthcoming visit to China of Senor Manuel Quezon, President of the Philippines, is the subject of a sensational story in the Tokio newspapers, says Sin Chew Jit Poh. It is said that Mr. Quezon's visit to N&nking is to createReuter - 295 words
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Article165 1936-10-26 11 Paris To Saigon And Back. ONE COMPETITOR'S FORCED LANDING. QNE of the three competing tors in the marathon air race between Paris and Saigon and back to Paris has withdrawn. He is M. Challe, flying i Bril i lane. He landed at Lyons yesterdayReuter - 165 words
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53 1936-10-26 11 Nanking-Kwangsi Relation:; Again Strained Canton reports stats that tba Kwangsi leaders have postponed the inauguration of the Fifth Route Armv headquarters until January owing to r.on -receipt of arrears of subsidy promised by tho Central Government. The reorganisation of the Kwangsi army and demobilisation likewise are being held up. -SinSin Chew Jit Poh - 53 words
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Article42 1936-10-26 11 The Central Government is contem- plating the placing of an embargo on export of foodstuffs from China, consequent on the continued rise in prices i caused by rumours of impc:. war i and large-scale purchases bv Japanese Interests. Sin Chew Jit Poh.Sin Chew Jit Poh - 42 words
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Advertisement37 1936-10-26 11 NOTICE We announce the publication of our NEW GROCERY PRICE LIST the contents of which will be of great interest to all Housekeepers Call, write or phone for a copy PHONE NUMBERS 5370-5378-5379 AT YOUR SERVICE wjt,37 words
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181 1936-10-26 12 DRENCHED IN OIL IN WATER. Vessel Capsized Without Warning. A MAZING stories were related by survivors of the Van Der Wijck disaster when they reached Soerabaya, according to members of the X.P.M. vessel Plancius which arrived at Singapore from Java thh morning.181 words
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Article, Illustration197 1936-10-26 12 MR. SMALL ON 1937 ESTIMATES. The Hon. Mr. A. S. Small, Colonial Secretary, in presenting draft esuimatea lor 193" at the Legislative Council meeting today said that the budget showd an estimated revenue of 532,500,000, and taxation wa.s expected to yield some $21,000,000. Recunaut costs of197 words
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Article1309 1936-10-26 12 Not A Bar To Education For The Poor. UOPES of a reduction of school fees were dashed in. the Legislative Council this morning, the Governor announcing r.o change in the much-criticised scale of fees introduced by Sir Cecil Clementi. Sir Shenton Thomas declared that so far1,309 words
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1081 1936-10-26 12 EFFECT OF DECLINE IN OPIUM REVENUE. <*|T Is rr.y privilege on this occasion to review the events of the year that has elapsod since we last met to the finances of the Colony and at the same time to attempt ■one estimate of1,081 words
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Article158 1936-10-26 12 Addrcjiiing the Legislative Council! meeting this morning the Hon. Sir John Bagnall said: •Towards the end of 1933 the Unofficial Members of the Legislative Council put forward a request for the Opium Revenue Replacement Reserve Fund to revert to the general assets of the Colony. 'That request158 words
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Article177 1936-10-26 12 and that the opium revenue was then still approximately twenty per cent, of the total. He added that It was a reasonable precaution to take time in which we make a more confident forecast of the future and during which it, would be possible to decide whether the177 words
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Article418 1936-10-26 12 Berlin Discussions On Vital European Matters. Berlin, Oct. 25. I OCARNO, the League of Nations, the Danube problem, Spain, lj Bolshevism and Abyssinia were the main heads of discussion in the talks between the Italian Minister, Count Ciano, and the German Government. Germany decided on418 words
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58 1936-10-26 12 Mrs. N. A. M. Griffin has been appointed to be a member of the i Hospital Visiting Committee for Slnga- i pore vice Mrs. R. S. Nelson resigned, and Mrs. E. Gordon Smith to be a member of the Visiting Committee tot the Maternity58 words
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Article, Illustration233 1936-10-26 12 'Nanking Talks Near Breakdown." Shanghai, Oct. 26. The Japanese Cabinet has formulated a "new" policy after hearing the report of the Sino-Japanese negotiations in Nanking conveyed by Mr. H. Suma. Consul-General in Nanking. Fresh instructions will be sent today to Mr. S. Kawagoe. Japanese Ambassador, who IsSin Chew Jit Poh - 233 words
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Advertisement52 1936-10-26 12 TGolf Clubs. Our Dominion and Fifer qualities off Golf Clubs with their perfect balance wHI make an Instant appeal to you. Tennis Rackets. Strung with our best tropical guts guaranteed for 3 months, can be had from $10.00 to $28.00. Your iosptetioa is cordially invited. GIAN SINGH CO., 4, BATTERY52 words
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Article156 1936-10-26 13 COUNCIL CEREMONY. Customary dignity and ceremonial attended the opening in Singapore today of the annual budget meeting of the Straits .^ttlements Legislative Council. His Excellency the Governor. Sir Shenton Thomas arrived at 10 30 a.m. and was received by H.E. Major-Gen-eral \V. G. S. Dobbie. Officer156 words
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Article54 1936-10-26 13 Members of the Chinese Friendly Association celebrated the thirteenth anniversary of their association over the weekend at Mr. Aw Boon Haw's Bungalow, Pasir Panjang Road, Singapore. The programme, which lasted well until midnight on both Saturday and Sunday, included Chinese musical and singing entertainment, sports, group photograph54 words
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164 1936-10-26 13 ROUND-THE-WOLRD TRADE FAIR. JAPANESE LINER. With a total of 733 passengers, the O S.K. liner Juer.os Aires Maru arrived at Singapore from Japan via Kcng Kong in the course of a world cruise this morning. On board a.c 12 business men comprising a goouwili trade mission. They aie associated /.'it)164 words
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Article122 1936-10-26 13 CARTHAGE ON RANCHI SCHEDULE. The P. and 0 liner Carthage will carry Christmas mail from Malaya to Great Britain in place of the same line's Ranchi Owing to a mlshop to the Ranchi in the Orient —according to an unconfirmed report the vessel lost a propellor— the122 words
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Article51 1936-10-26 13 c An exhibition of school work, draw- i ing. handwork and needlework will take place at St. Anthony's Convent School. Middle Koad. Singapore, on Friday and Saturday from 9 a.m. to o p.m. In addition to these exhibits, various articles, suitable as X'mas gifts, will also be on51 words
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Article44 1936-10-26 13 Tenders will be received at the Colonial Secretary's Office, up to noon of Nov. 16 for the following works. Supply of electrical stores for the period Jan. 1 to Dec. 31, 1937. and erection of a dental clinic and outpatients department, General Hospital. Singapore.44 words
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Article, Illustration31 1936-10-26 13 A tea party was held on the tennis courts of the Singapore Chinese Recreation Club after the tennis flnals on Saturday. The photo shows the guests at tea. Straits Times Photograph.31 words
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Article247 1936-10-26 13 Efficient Unit In The Making. 'iTniE Malays are proverbially a seafaring race and the formaation of a Naval Unit has appealed to them, and has certainly justified itself. Given the oportunity Malaya could form a very efficient Naval Force." This is an extract from247 words
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Article27 1936-10-26 13 Mr. and Mrs. Lester L. Goodman will fly to Java by K.L.M. plane tomorrow. They expect to be back in Singapore by the plane returning on Saturday.27 words
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Article482 1936-10-26 13 INCOME AUGMENTING PRACTICES. MR. REEVE TUCKER'S ADVICE. (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Oct. 25. •T*HE general tendency of the future may be to place greater responsibilities on Asiatic staffs in the matter of supervision of estates, and there is great scope for good work by your482 words
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Article37 1936-10-26 13 A man and a woman were killed and live people were injured in a collision between two motor cars in Victory Avenue. Kuala Lumpur, early yesterday morning. Full story in pace 18.37 words
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393 1936-10-26 13 Problem Of Nearby Islands. AN increase in prosecutions launched against rubber smugglers during recent months indicates the steadily growing problem faced by the Preventive Department, states the Report on the Working of the Rubber Regulation in Malaya during 1935, which was laid before the Legislative Council393 words
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Article123 1936-10-26 13 The following programme will be broadcast tsday from Station Z.H.J., Penang: 7pm Time signal and announcements for the week. 7 08 Recorded danc<> musir. 7.25 Studio programme by Mr. Ben Castillo and Mr. L Lesslar. l. "D.zzy Fingers" (Confrey). riano solo by Mr. Ben Castillo. 2. "The Lost123 words
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Article275 1936-10-26 13 600 JAPANESE IX SINGAPORE. "About 20.00 C Japanese joedj o cd to emigrate to Biazil annually but since the introduction of an lmmujnition. quota 15 months ajo the lummr has been reduced to about 5.000 i year said Mr. Kanichlro Tatebayashl who is In charge of275 words
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Article124 1936-10-26 13 To Be Opened By H.E. In Person. (From Our Radio Correspondent) The fourth Wireless. Gramophone and Allied .'rades Exhibition org j by the Penang Wireless Society will be I held at the Racecourse Pavilioii on iDecsmber 3. 4 and 5. Provided that the arrival of the P.124 words
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Advertisement4 1936-10-26 13 I imci inAiSr&'ffiruinAkiv INbUH/wLraDUMHANT4 words
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Advertisement35 1936-10-26 13 ti vy bonny! Mother thanks Bear Brand Give your baby BEAR BRAND MILK now and be thankful ever after. BEAR BRAND STERILIZED NATURAL MILK SOLE AGENTS FOR MALAYA JOSEPH TRAVERS SONS LTD. SINGAPORE PENANG MASTERS35 words
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563 1936-10-26 14 BOTH JVLC C. WICKET-KEEPERS BECOME CASUALTIES WADE OF ESSEX MAY GET HIS CHANCE. AUSTRALIAN XI FAIL TO REACH TOURISTS' TOTAL. A CRICKET ROMANCE MAY BE ENACTED IN AUSTRA- LIA— A YOUNG PLAYER, NEVER EVEN CONSIDERvSr?IJn H ?r MCC SECTORS, MAY GET INTO THF iiiWuLAND XI. He is Tommy Wade of563 words
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Article, Illustration17 1936-10-26 14 IN THE LOOSE: A dash for the baU in the Singapore— Johore ruffer match. Straits Times Photograph.17 words
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254 1936-10-26 14 DECEMBER TOUR PLANNED. The Straits Times understands that the Nippon Hockey Association Intend sending a team to tour Malaya in LVtrmbc-r this year. Arrangements arc now being made by hockey associations for p. series of matches to be played in Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, anO254 words
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Article276 1936-10-26 14 Unde-grads. Overwhelm The Graduates. Playing with ten men in the first half, the Graduates of Raffles College were decisively defeated by the Undergraduates by t«n goals to nil on the I college ground on Saturday. The Ur.dergraduates hemmed the Graduates in their own territory for the first276 words
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412 1936-10-26 14 S.C.R.C. FINAL AND PRIZE-GIVING. Choon Leong President And Champion. Lawn Tennis, AN exciting men's doubles lawn tennis final, tea, and then dancing all contributed towards making the At Home of the Straits Chinese Recreation Club on Saturday afternoon a success. Lady Helen Song during the evening distributed the many handsome412 words
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Article, Illustration11 1936-10-26 14 The Middlesex Regiment team in yesterday's cross-country race. Straits Times Photograph11 words
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453 1936-10-26 14 Sixty-one Runners In Ten Miles Cross- Country Race. QNLY 20 out of 61 runners failed to complete the cross country run yesterday morning, organised by the Clerical Union covering a ten-mile course. The winner was Fusilier J. Suunderson, of the Royal Inniskillings, who finished 12 seconds ahead of Fusilier Daniel453 words
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Advertisement90 1936-10-26 14 wv B J WHICH IJ JHI S E>rf\ C IG4R E T T E IN THE DAY \y x xj A quarter of in hour co go before dinner] waiting for the couple who are alway: S*~~ 1 bte. sipping a MartmK look.ng over your glass at someone you have90 words
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Advertisement235 1936-10-26 14 ■pptmHfinnnnnisßßßS fgtiHniDflnßfrH w nti[))ftT uaaa^ The BANTAM TWO- DOOR rOPUT.V H ?&>}&£&& SfeP^S SALOON Is a sturdy, well-built Saloon WrJßff Sf jSSs VbTj ■^^ililllPwTlr Milill that gives every motoring pleasure at fSJ^SSB Sf &A tßfflSP^ eJ^ZriGt? F F £88 the minimum of cost, both In perform- SSf Mr JBB&BP^^QSbF V235 words
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Article, Illustration758 1936-10-26 15 A HAPPY AFTERNOON FOR GILLESPIE. GLORIOUS TACKLING BY THE LOSERS. PR the second we«k in succession the Singapore rugger Fifteen had a 14poirt margin of victory, liy defeating Johore by 19 points to five in a friendly came on the Padang on758 words
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234 1936-10-26 15 N.S.-MALACCA DEFEAT PERAK. EIGHT POINTS AT SEREMBAN. (From Our Own Correspondent) Seremban, Oct. 24. Negri-Malacca beat Perak here today by 8 points (a goal and a penalty goal) to nil, in an inter-State match. With a little more backing up of each others' movements, the Negri threequarters might have crossed234 words
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Article298 1936-10-26 15 Six Tries Scored By Club XV. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, Oct. 25. Playing with one man short during the greater part of the game, the Selangor Club second team defeated the Combined Asiatic XV by 18 points (six tries) to 6 points (two298 words
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Article99 1936-10-26 15 "Heathens" Crushed By Cardiff. London, Oct. 24. Rugby games played at Home today resulted, says" Reuter. as follows: Gl->ucestershlre 6, Devon 3. Somerset, 0, Cornwall 18. Bedford 29, London Scottish 3. Blackheath 0, Cardiff 23. Bradford 8, Halifax 6. Guy's Hospital 10, Harlequins 29. Northampton 12, Le' jester99 words
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Article89 1936-10-26 15 Th e Sports Diary. TODAY. Swimming: Malaya Command vs. Hong Kong Command, S.S.C., 5 p.m. Hockc>: S.C.C. vs. P.W.D., padang; S.R.C. "A" vs. Veterans, padang; Colts Ist vs. S.C.R.C. Ist, C.T. ground; C.S.C. "A" vs. R.1.. C.S.C. ground; Raffles College^ Seniors vs. Freshmen; Girls' B.C. vs. European Women, G.S.C. ground:89 words
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Article, Illustration464 1936-10-26 15 DEFEAT AVERTED BY LATE SCORE. (From Our Own Correspondent) Penang, Oct. 21. IN a thrilling game Srlangor beat Penang at Penang iltis afternoon by 17 points to 13. There was nothing to cho<> between the teams on the day's play, but what luck was gaiac went464 words
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Advertisement508 1936-10-26 15 mill lill WEAK NERVOUS MUnn 1 RUN OWN You'll be amazed how quickly this easy way builds up rugged new I .4Bfcsr< strength, puts on lbs. of solid stay- v there" flesh— gives youthful energy, Np *Wm calm steady nerves and rich red blood where all elsa fails —without 3508 words
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1327 1936-10-26 16 The following are the results of matches m the Home soccer leagues on Saturday, as cabled by Reuter, and the league tables up to date ft.M>l,ISH I LKAULK- D1V. L Arsenal Bolton W Brentford Derby Co. Evcrton HuddiTsilelc 0 Grimsby T. 0 2 Leeds UReuter - 1,327 words
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367 1936-10-26 16 ELEVEN CARDS UNDER SEVENTY. Twenty-one pairs beat bogey (72) in (he President's IVize event of the Singapore Golf Club at Bukit Tim:i!i yesterday, and eleven scores under 70 were returned. There was a tie for lir.it place at 66 between M. If. Fiatenon367 words
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Article94 1936-10-26 16 The Turf. SHAMBA FOR INDIA. The Ang.o-Irlsh Agency, Ltd., of 27 Old Bond Street, London, have purchased the useful 2-year old Shamba from Mr. Fred Darling to go to India. Sharnba is a bay colt by Hotweed or Plantago out of a Rural Lass and woa94 words
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78 1936-10-26 16 The biggest soccer achievement of the day at Home was Queen of the South'* draw at Ibrox. They were (and remain) at the foot of the League. Prior to Saturday they had obtained only four points in 13 matches, with 18 goals against 43. The78 words
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Article363 1936-10-26 16 Everton Win With Late Goals. (From Our Own Correspondent.) London, Oct. 25. In the match against Derby. Portsmouth's defence was strong and the forwards played very well in attack. Stockhill scored Derby's only goal and Weddle, Worrall and Bagley scored for the winners. The half-time score was I—l.1 1. Richardson363 words
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Article, Illustration27 1936-10-26 16 buacb oi the leaders in yesterday's cross-country race, with following cyclists, one of whom ruined Neal's chances of repeating his success of last year. Straits Times Photograph.27 words
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Article, Illustration13 1936-10-26 16 FuUicr Saandcrsan winning the ten miles cross-country race yesterday morninr. Straits Times Photograph.13 words
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Article160 1936-10-26 16 Golf. K.G.C. And G.G.C. Teams For Wednesday. The following are the teams for the women's golf match betweon Keppcl and Garrison Clubs to bo played on Wednesday at Keppcl (Garr:i-:n players mentioned first): Mrs. Morgan vs. Mrs. L. A. Williams. Mrs. O'Grady vs. Mxs. J. D. Mair. Mrs.160 words
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Advertisement97 1936-10-26 16 Tho marriage of Mr. Noel Barrington Sabine, cf the Kenya Administration Service to Miss Diana Plumpton, the famous golfer, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. Plumptcn. late of Singapore, t.altes place in Nairobi Cathedral, Kenya, on Oct. 31. LAWN MOWERS MOTOR MOWER. wC~ /-y// Sizesl4in.-42in. N-ytfegJLjrj'C^ I Prices onAppiication. requirements97 words
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Advertisement120 1936-10-26 16 Heard the CIGARETTE NEWS? 'Yes, Marcovitch have brought to Malaya a standard sized edition of their BLACK WHITE cigarettes 9 'Seen them ?Here 's one 'I've tried them. Just the same as their big cigarette. Same tobaccos, same blend' but only 45 cents for a fifty tin. Good eigarettes-good value.120 words
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Article145 1936-10-26 17 "Confessed When Chastised. A WIFE who was said to havr "developed the habit of smoking,' and to have confessed, after belir; chastised by her husband, to stealinghandbags from church psws durirv the Sacrament appeared at Wcs: London Police Court. She was Mrs. Annie Quinn. aged 29 of Ledbury Road. Kenningtqn,145 words
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Article401 1936-10-26 17 SPAIN MOVE SEEN A^ THREAT TO EUROPE. STILL A CHANCE T(. CUT THE FUSE." Berlin, Oct. 9. Th? Soviet Government's threat t .vithdraw from the Non-Interventio: Pact unless Immediate measures arc taken to make it effective Is again the subject of angry comment in the German401 words
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Article139 1936-10-26 17 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Muar, Oct. 21. Further evidence was recorded this r.fternoon by Irche Ibrahim bin Ismail, second magistrate, when the Inquiry into the disappearance of a nine-year-old schoolboy was resumed. Lim Peij Che, the child, left home on the afternoon of Aug. 15, and139 words
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111 1936-10-26 17 (Prom Our Own Correspondent) Segamat, Oct. 22. For offering a bribe of $8 to Sergeant Abdul Wahab. officer In charge of Bekok station, a Chinese, Lim Kon Kew, made his appearance before the Segamat magistrate on Wednesday. The accused claimed trial, but was convicted111 words
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Article45 1936-10-26 17 Forty delegates travelled by air to the recent South Africa transport conference at Johannesburg, at which many matters were discussed affecting air transport developments in South Africa. Sir Abe Bailey has offered £10.000 to be used for the encouragement of civil aviation In South Africa.45 words
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Article37 1936-10-26 17 Figures compiled Just recently show that the four-englned air-liners operated by Qantas Empire Airways—ln association with Imperial Airways —on the Singapore-Brisbane stages of the England-Australia route, have now completed 900,000 miles of flying without a single forced-landing.37 words
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Article, Illustration67 1936-10-26 17 The Lord Mayor of London, Sir Percy Vincent, presented the Charter of Incorporation to the Charter Mayor, Major J. E. Hill, of the new borough of Maiden and Coombe (Surrey) In Beverley Park. After the ceremony, the Lord Mayor planted a tree to commemorate the handing over of the Charter.67 words
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Article168 1936-10-26 17 Story Of Extortion From Villagers. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Ipoh, Oct. 21. Alleged to have posed as Customs officers for the purpose of extorting money from Chinese villagers, three Malays from Teluk Serai were produced before Raja ScUim. the Batu Gajah magistrate, yesterday by Inspector168 words
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Article126 1936-10-26 17 £250,000 DONOR IS ANGRY. "The people who have given my secret away are cads." This statement was made by Dr. J. Donald Pollock, of Granton, Edinburgh, who recently anonymously gave £250,000 to an educational and religious trust in Edinburgh. His identity was revealed three weeks later. "It126 words
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Article40 1936-10-26 17 Nearly three and three-quarters tons jof Empire air-mail representing approximately 350.000 letters— now leave London each week. This is an ln- crease of almost one and a quarter tons per week as compared with the I corresponding period last year.40 words
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Article362 1936-10-26 17 British Interests On The Shatt-Al-Arab. Bagdad. Friendly negotiations, earned on directly between representatives or Iraq and Iran (Persia), seem likely soon to settle a long-standing boundary dispute between the two countries, which for some time was a source of anxiety at Geneva and elsewhere. At one time,362 words
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Advertisement805 1936-10-26 17 THE WORLDS LARGEST RADIO MANUFACTURERS 0 Pfl Ask the man who owns one 2 APB 16 COMBINED K.N.1.L.M./KLM SERVICES SINGAPORE PALEMBANG BATAVIA BANDOENG LEAVE SINGAPORE TUESDAY 6 a.m. ARR. BATAVIA 10 a.m. a WEDNESDAY 8 a.m. ARR. BATAVIA 12 noon B FRIDAY 6 a.m. ARR. BATAVIA 10 a.m. ARRIVAL IN805 words
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Article1469 1936-10-26 18 Found Side By Side In Highlands Hotel. COURTS RIDER ON DANGEROUS DRUG. (From Our Special Correspondent) Cameron Highlands, Oct. 24. ■T*1IE discovery of the dead body of a Chinese bank clerk named Mr. Tan Swee Teng, formerly of Singapore and until recently a clerk1,469 words
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606 1936-10-26 18 FIVE OTHER PASSENGERS INJURED. Head-On Collision Near Railway Station. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, Oct. 25. TWO were killed ar.d five persons were injured in one of the worst motor smashes in Malaya this year, which occurred in Victory Avenue, Kuala Lumpur,606 words
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Article, Illustration80 1936-10-26 18 Every eloquent phrase to which she could give utterance, every pleading gesture was used by La Pasionaria (Senora Dolores Irburi, fiery woman deputy of Spain) when she made an appeal to thousands of loyalists called up in Madrid to defend the capital against the great rebel attack. La Pasionaria demanded80 words
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Article45 1936-10-26 18 R. A. Officer Who Served In India. Lieut. -Col. Roger Palmer Landon, commanding the 33rd Field Brigade, Real Artillery, at Bulford. was killed while cubbing with the Tedworth, Hunt. Like his father and grandfather, ho had spent most of his service in India.45 words
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Advertisement136 1936-10-26 18 "1 MORRIS AHEAD OF] J V ALL COMPETITORS 7 \s^iJU£*u& iA FOURTEEN^ morris six-cylinder smoothness. Economical running costs. *1 1 igli cruising speed. Very fine acceleration and "get-away." Comfort and capacity hitherto only KUtOcfcited with the larger car full 56" track; full 5-seater capacity overall length 1 68" (14 ft.)136 words
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Article195 1936-10-26 19 Britain Has Third Of Malayan Tonnage. •THE tonnage of merchant vessels arriving at and departing from Singapore continues to decrease. During the first half of this year there was a decrease of 251,143 tons, compared v.-ith the corresponding period of the year 1935. Of this decrease 205,648195 words
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Article115 1936-10-26 19 A. Rahim bin Ahmad obtained his discharge from two bankruptcies last week before N r. Justice Adrian Clark. Mr. C. H. Kofc. Assistant Official Assignee, Informed his lordship that Rahim had not only paid his debts in Ml but had also paid interest. Until recently he115 words
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Article186 1936-10-26 19 Colony Health Figures. LESS MALARIA. JUEARLY 2.000 more venereal disease cases were reported at clinics in the Medical Department, Straits Settlements, during the first six months of this year, as compared with the same period last year. The figures were 11,401 and 9.747. More than half of186 words
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Article39 1936-10-26 19 His Excellency the High Commissioner, Sir Shenton Thomas, accompanied by the Personal Staff, will proceed to Kuala Lumpur by the night mall train from Singapore tomorrow and will return to Singapore at 6.45 a.m. on November 8.39 words
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Article32 1936-10-26 19 The date of closing of tenders for the erection of new Wellesley Primary School, Penang. has been extended, and will close on Nov. 7 Instead of Oct. 22.32 words
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Article393 1936-10-26 19 More Make Malaya Their Domicile. AT the end of last June work was waiting in Malaya for any Indian labour looking for it, says a review of the Colony affairs put before the Legislative Council in Singapore this morning. Wages increased during the first half of this393 words
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Article69 1936-10-26 19 Smaller Rise In Population. The Chinese population of the Straits Settlements increased by 38.15G as a result of excess of immigration over emigration during the first half of this year. The increase for the same period last year was about double this figure. Total immigration from China,69 words
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100 1936-10-26 19 THE strength of the Straits Settlements Volunteer Force continues to Increase slowly. The Colour Service Strength Is now 2.673 as against 2.252 In 1934 and 2.514 In 1935. The Force Is now 18.3 per cent, under establishment strength. The numbers required to complete the establishments100 words
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Article119 1936-10-26 19 F.M.S. and Colony Compared 'THE total excess of immigration over emigration In Malaya during the first six months of this year was 36,801 people, as compared with 41,313 during the preceding half-year. Of the surplus, it is estimated that 14,905 represented net immigrants into the Colony, 15,405 Into119 words
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Article64 1936-10-26 19 The following schools have been struck off the Register cf Schools, and the registration of all teachers and members of the committee of management of these schools has been cancelled: Chin Woo Night School, Bunga Raya, Malacca: Seng Bin Public School Palembang Road. Singapore; Phui Kan64 words
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311 1936-10-26 19 Total Of $71,000,000 Now In Hand. WHAT REVISED ESTIMATE CHANGES SHOW. AFTER budgeting m revised estimates for a deficit of about $750,000 for 193(5. the Colony may expect a small surplus fhis year, bringing the total surplus up to about $71! million dollars. The311 words
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Advertisement85 1936-10-26 19 ■</[ /jr A T TEETHING TIME I I' jC^y^^ babies have to exer*w II cisc their little gums on V^. Allenburys Rusks. They help to form the habit of chewing, a great aid in L i£lf£r£by-V S cutting the teeth. These •olid food. Thrv •ofu-n rusks contain an aderuiiv in85 words
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Article, Illustration229 1936-10-26 20 ttcturea were taken at Portsmouth when the competitors arrived to check in at the airport for the start of the Johannesburg air raco, a race of 6,200 miles which commenced on Sept. 29. This race was organised in connection with the British Empire Exhibition229 words
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Advertisement128 1936-10-26 20 TJie Perfume of Subtle etiacm a CMnwrR FTF' Si ll W o si LI L WHITE PORTLAND CEMENT SNOWCRETE MIXTURES Concrete mad.- with "Snowcrete 1 Mlxti-re .provides a decorative medium as suitable tor Intricate momded ntti as fci vast wall areas. The character of the surface Is under ab'o.ute contiil-it128 words
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